WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2022

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,692 Member
    Rebecca - It was sweet of you to ask about the cards <3 If you can find a way to message me on here with your email address, I can send you the photos I took for you to do what you want with. I do think, though, that it would be great if you could do something similar yourself. You could copy mine if you need ideas, but all you really need is good watercolour paper and a child's paint hox. Plus a bigger brush than usual. I had never tried that kind of thing before, so I'm sure you can produce something worthy of a card. :D We had some lovely robins on some wrapping paper, which I might experiment with. And I'm going to do some more spring flowers in card ratios. It's great to have fun.
    This week our painting session will be on our own, but next Tuesday all the kids are joining us. :o:p

    DH asked me to join him on his afternoon walk today, so I went out with him down to the sea. Beautiful sunny day! The tide was in and big brown waves were pounding the sea wall. We caught some spray. I love the sound of the waves on the pebbles. Loads of people on their Boxing Day stroll.

    I'm going to watch a film I recorded last week, Shiva Baby, while DH goes into the other room to watch football.
    Then tonight is a Christmas special of Death In Paradise. :p

    Skate for dinner. Yum.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,645 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :)Lanette, I loved the cat picture in your spoiler. I texted it to Jake and he howled with laughter.


    <3 Barbie in NW WA

    Barbie - I know. First thing my cat did when she decided to come back in the house was to take over MY recliner! Darn cats. Glad Jake enjoyed it - I could hear my DH laughing too.

    Looks like Earl should have stayed in the manger, lol:
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    Annie - so glad your dad didn't go out for midnight Mass. I'm ready to get back to "normal" routine too. Good luck with that shoulder. :)

    Did I mention I checked out "Farmers Only" the match up group this fall? I was missing the farm and wondering if any widowed Kevin Costner types that lived close by were looking for a friend to help them feed chickens, lol. Well, all of a sudden my email is filled with photos of hairy old geezers with fishing rods, beer bellies, working out at the gym hoping to find that 40 year old body that left them 30 years ago, etc. Probably nurse/purse seekers.

    Thing is, I didn't put in anything about me. I unsubbed (though I never really signed up) and blocked that site. Good gravy. :D

    I am hoping they have either Slimfast or Metrical (remember that?) :D at the brunch this morning.

    Lanette B)
    Warm and soggy SW WA State

  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 644 Member
    OF COURSE THEY ARE!!! That's where balls are supposed to be Allie!

    26 A TV show that you look forward to watching: Blue Bloods... we just love it!
    Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,285 Member
    Well my dad bought himself a fitness watch that needs an Android smartphone. His cell phone is only a simple cell phone. So he wants me to make it work with his Fire tablet, or Windows computer. Not gonna happen. I've tried four times to tell him so, but he only listens to me when it's good news. This is not my favorite part of Christmas.

    Meanwhile my sister sent my mom a lap robe with a letter from her embroidered on it. It made Mom weepy.

    I had a second cup of tea, and next up is some exercise!

    Annie in Delaware
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,301 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    kevrit wrote: »
    Quiet Christmas for me. Talked to my son for 2 hours last night. He was alone so called us. Talked to middle daughter during the day by accident. My Subaru’s radio is acting all weird right now. If I connect my phone, the radio randomly dials people, changes radio stations, and other weird stuff. Car dialed my DMD 6 times! Lol so, I had to call her for real and apologize, LOL. Did have a nice conversation with her though.

    DH is making lamb for dinner which is about all we are doing for Christmas. Heard from friends and relatives this morning, so nice day overall. Plus, 2 days ago it was 19 degrees in the middle of the day, yesterday was 40, today is already 50!

    Merry Christmas to all!

    RVRita

    Rita - :p Considering where you live, it's not surprising that your radio and phone are inexplicably acting up. I think I saw this on X-Files!

    Be on the lookout for the Men in Black :)

    Seriously, this is intriguing. ;) I miss Art Bell.

    Lanette B)

    Exactly! Lol👽🤖👾🛸 RVRita

  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,301 Member
    Grateful:
    1 What is something that makes you laugh? My two dogs, Wicket and Brownie every day the do something to make me laugh.
    2 Something about the current season you’re grateful for. The Christmas spirit making people nicer at this time of year.
    3 What about your body do you love/are you grateful for? My hair. It is white, pretty full with lots of body. Hairdressers always comment on how they like to work with my hair. Growing it out this winter. We will see how long I leave once the heat comes back!
    4 Who is someone in your life that you’re grateful for? My children and grandchildren.
    5 What is a book that changed your life? The Blooming of a Lotus by Thich Nhat Hann
    6 Think about something you’re good at. Customer service.
    7 What is a lesson you’re grateful you learned? To forgive myself.
    8 A basic need that has been met. My housing at the campground. Free for hosting
    9 What are you most grateful for in the city/town where you live? The blue skies and 300 days of sun!
    10 What rejection in your life are you most grateful for? Losing my job at the print shop. It allowed me to take early retirement, buy this camper after selling my house and travel!
    11 Something you use every day. My phone. I know I know, but like others, everything is on it!
    12 Something you don’t need anymore. A big house
    13 Refuge – space you love in your home: My bedroom
    14 Item of clothing—The coat I bought last January in TN
    December 15 Taste—sweets!
    December 16 Touch—The loving touches from my fur babies!
    December 17 Smell ——Baking bread
    December 18 Sound—birds singing
    December 19Sight —-Snow on the mountains (but not where I am! Lol)
    December 20 Texture—-The soft skin of a baby
    December 21 Color—Sky blue
    December 22 A song that makes you happy.—-Rock Around the Christmas Tree
    December 23 Type of weather you love. Sunshine and about 75 degrees
    December 24 —Professional who helps you. My therapist
    December 25 . Something you take for granted. The love of my family
    December 26 A TV show that you look forward to watching. The Simpson
    27 A movie you watch over and over.
    28 An opportunity you’re grateful you had.
    29 A place you love to visit.
    30 A tool you find incredibly useful.
    31 A daily habit you’re happy you’ve cultivated.

    Kindness Calendar:
    December 1. “Spread kindness and share the December calendar with others”: Sharing on here and hope it helps someone.
    December 2.:Contact someone you can’t be with to see how they are: to be determined. I ended up talking to my uncle and a friend, both who live 2,000 miles away!
    Decembrist 3. Offer to help someone who is having
    difficulty at the moment. - I helped a mom fix her son’s bicycle.
    December 4. Support a charity, cause, or campaign you really care about. - I use Amazon Smile to
    5contribute to St. Jude’s Children Hospital
    every time I buy something, including gifts
    December 5. Leave a positive message for someone
    else to find. Left a note for DH with a
    chocolate kiss!
    December 6.Give a gift to someone who is homeless or feeling lonely. I made a person smile who was having a very bad day trying to get a campsite. I gave them one.
    December 7. Give kind comments to as many people as possible today. Done! Campers and DH
    December 8. Do something helpful for a friend or family
    member- I made an appointment for DH to get new glasses.
    December 9. Notice when you’re hard on yourself or others and be kind instead.
    December 10. Listen wholeheartedly to others without judging them.
    December 11. Buy an extra item and donate it to a local food bank.
    December 12. Be generous. Feed someone with food, love, or kindness today!
    December 13. See how many different people you can smile at today.
    December 14. Share a happy memory or inspiring thought with a loved one
    December 15. Contact an elderly neighbor and brighten up their day.
    December 16. Look for something positive to say to everyone you speak to.
    December 17. Give thanks. List the kind things others have done for you!
    December 18. Ask for help and let someone else discover the joy of giving.
    December 19. Contact someone who may be alone or feeling isolated. - Going to cal my Uncle
    December 20. Help others by giving away something that you don’t need
    December 21. Appreciate kindness and thank people who do things for you!
    December 22. Congratulate someone for an achievement that may go unnoticed.
    December 23. Choose to give or receive the gift of forgiveness.
    December 24.Bring joy to others. Share something which made you laugh.
    December 25. Treat everyone with kindness today, including yourself!
    December 26. Get outside. Pick up litter or do something kind for nature. We give breadcrumbs to the Southern Meadowlarks that come around our RV every winter. And we pick up litter every day!

    RVRita in NM
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :) We are so fortunate here. Two days ago it was fourteen degrees with many inches of snow. This morning it is 44 degrees and the snow is nearly gone. I set my boots with YakTrax aside and returned to regular winter walking shoes I'll walk by myself this morning before dawn and then with my Sunday walking friend at 9:30. I finished listening to "A Christmas Carol" and am now listening to "A Child's Christmas in Wales". I hope you will all be safe today.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA

    ...narrated by the author himself? I cherish that recording. <3
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,789 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    23 Type of weather you love. Warm, warm, warm.
    24 Professional who helps you. Brian the miracle-working physical therapist.

    Belated welcome @Highmtnlady68!
    Rebecca, thought of you yesterday as I balanced the checking account to the penny. So satisfying! Was a bit of a struggle due headache from whatever bug is trying to get me down ;} Now on to reconciling and paying the Visa bill :astonished: love your and Barbie’s snow pics.
    Rita your “snow on the mountains (but not where I am)” gratitude made me LOL too. Ditto in spades.
    Lisa thanks but no history of anemia. Think the fatigue was precursor to whatever bug got me Thursday night. Flaming sore throat, earache and “stupid head” since then. Spent yesterday and today in bathrobe. Joe is relieved there will be no holiday dinner ;} If the fatigue persists after the bug departs will definitely ask the doc to test. Thanks for thinking of me! :love: the pics of sleeping grands after “accidental” hike ;)

    Still skimmin’ only through pg 48 but head is pounding so it’s back to bed with an aspirin.

    Merry Christmas one and all!

    Lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2022: Be still and listen.
    December: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.

    Yay! You are officially in the " penny pal club" lol! And with a headache too, that's commendable!
    I looked at the register since we had $130 left last Thursday, and we spent $220! I had a list too! I was buying extra because it was snowy outside, plus I did the "I deserve this" when I was reasoning with my mind if I should get it or not. The deserving thoughts won ever blasted time! It didn't help that husband was buying too!
    I banish your headache, "mumbling some weird incantation*..... 😜🙃🤗🎶🎵🎵🎶
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Rori--What a great friend you are.
    Kylia--Great to see you post. Missed you.
    Beth--Glad you are safe and warm. The weather this year is nasty. We have finally gotten about 0. But the wind just keep blowing.
    Carol--Sorry to hear of your family's loss.
    Beth--I think you said it just fine. Debbie deserves to be treated well all the time. We all do.
    Been a nice weekend. Christmas eve with DOS and his family. Then church Christmas eve and Christmas day. Spent the rest of the day just relaxing and doing stuff at home. Today back to work. Next Sunday we will have Christmas with other DYS and DOD. Other 3 children live out of state and so just talked over FB yesterday and watched them open gifts.
    Weather is finally warming up starting today and next couple days. Just wish the wind would go down.
    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE <3
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,038 Member
    Weather is wet and windy today. We lost power for about an hour and a half this morning but it is on now. Hope it stays that way. DD is off today and we need to repair some damage to the fence of the goat pen. Don't want them visiting the neighbors.

    KJ - those pictures are awesome.

    Debbie and Machka - glad you are both doing well.

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,590 Member
    Ladies ~ Thank you all for sharing your Christmas memories and photos with us!

    Carol in GA
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,301 Member
    edited December 2022
    A good site to help with setting goals for 2023:
    https://www.betterup.com/blog/setting-goals-for-2023?hs_amp=true

    Working on mine and will share when I’m done!

    RvRita
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,516 Member
    Fri. morning did some HIIT and then drove to Jess’. Couldn’t do any formal exercise, but I did go for a walk in her block for at least an hour each day. It was COLD (at least for NC) so I only walked for an hour. Had it been nicer weather, I probably would have walked for longer, but it wasn’t. I’m constantly amazed that this coat that I got when she was in Iowa is so very light but how very warm it is. The only thing is that I wish it had snaps in addition to the zipper. Most mornings I have a banana (or two like today) before I go out for my walk.

    She is one of those people who waits until the last minute. So Fri we were shopping. At that point they only had 2 containers of the lobster bisque (the only soup that Vince will eat) so we got those and three crab corn. Not bad, I had one.

    Christmas was nice. I honestly don’t think Jess would have been ready on time had I not helped her. She’s always saying about how she can do the time so well. Well, she’s learning. I did find out some things that she doesn’t have (like a toaster or ice cream scoop or serving utensils). Got some nice appliances. Now to try them out and as long as they work, the old ones go to the Salvation Army.

    Denise called on Christmas day. Unfortunately, we didn’t talk to her much, she had to go.

    When I got back from my walk on Sat. I went to turn on the kitchen light. Then Colby told me that they didn’t have power. It did get cold in the house pretty fast.

    Karen – I’m sorry for your son’s family.

    Jess got Vince the same book that I got him so I’ll return my copy. Gotta take it to Kohl’s hopefully, tomorrow

    Debbie – use any excuse you need to not to go to dh’s mom’s house. You deserve it.

    Rori – so glad you’re safe from that harrowing trip to the airport! What a wonderful friend you are!

    Here’s hoping everyone had a great christmas Eve and christmas Day

    Kylia – great to see you. Isn’t it great when a pharmacy is in different areas of the country? We get some of our prescriptions from WalMart and others from CVS and both places are in FL when we’re down there.

    Allie – what a thoughtful gift from Tracy and Kyle. Love seeing Myles

    Apologies to anyone that I might have missed saying something to. Know that I was reading. I’m tired from the weekend and so am skimming to a certain extent. I usually don’t stay up as long as I did there.

    Carol – so sorry about SIL’s mom passing

    About the only thing I use checks for are my donation to the church.

    Jess told us that she is on call this year, not next year, but she will be oncall again the following year. Guess we’ll do the same thing – she’ll host Christmas Eve

    Debbie – I agree with everything Beth said

    Annie – I do the same thing. If something says “dry clean only” so many times I put it in the wash. If it shrinks, then I figure I wasn’t meant to have it

    KJ – have a great trip.

    Love all the pictures

    Rosemarie – we got electric drums for PJ. From what we understand, he’s already banged on them. I did think they came with headphones, but I was wrong. We should probably get some for him when we go up there in June. I have a suspicion that Denise doesn’t hold onto our gifts for PJ until Christmas but gives them to him when she gets them. That’s OK, because it makes the gift more special rather than getting them with everything else. What a wonderful thing those caregivers did!

    I am really bushed. Going to get to bed early.

    Michele NC
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    Well my dad bought himself a fitness watch that needs an Android smartphone. His cell phone is only a simple cell phone. So he wants me to make it work with his Fire tablet, or Windows computer. Not gonna happen. I've tried four times to tell him so, but he only listens to me when it's good news. This is not my favorite part of Christmas.
    What kind of watch? I bought my husband a fitbit and he has a flip phone. I have it linked to his computer via the website. It does require a dongle to make it work, but they are cheap to buy. Just an idea...

  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,085 Member
    Well I just watched the holiday... that was a cute movie..
    And I started watching the Wizard of Oz but that was a no go because of Toto ...at least I know how it turns out ..
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
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