WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2022

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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,388 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Worked but the plan for tomorrow is to do Denise austin’s Quick Burn Cardio DVD

    DrKatie – remember when we were younger and no matter how comfortable something was, if it wasn’t fashionable, we didn’t wear it? Now we wear clothes a lot for comfort

    Tatoos: When I turned 40 I thought it would be way cool to get a second piercing in my ear. Today I regret that decision. So I’m afraid to get a tatoo. I may think it’s cool today but in 10 years? That’s just me. Ginny – I’m looking forward to seeing a pic of your tatoo

    Karen – great suggestion to Kim to buy her own gift! But I would suspect that her mother wouldn’t like it, no matter what it was and wouldn’t want to give it to her

    Heather – I am very impressed with all the new things you are doing

    Rebecca – I’m so sorry about your kidney. Will you have to monitor your protein intake?

    The weather here is really weird. At Christmas time it was down in the 20’s. Now for Nyear’s it’s supposed to be up in the 50’s. Go figure!

    One thing I realized while we were at Jess’ was that the pants I was wearing, I must have bought about 15-17 years ago and they still fit! To me, that was something.

    Think I’ll go for my walk.

    Michele NC

    Doctor didn't mention anything about protein.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,388 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    28 An opportunity you’re grateful you had. To switch from Assistant Pricing Mgr to Network and PC Support Supv. – It let me keep my job for another 28 years, although we had to move to Boise for 27 of those ;)

    Ginny your penguin tattoo reminds me how much I miss Penny @lagopus.
    Kylia so many are now enslaved to their jobs due medical insurance needs. Don’t envy your coming hard conversations with DH, his Sister and any other owners. Tough times.
    Lanette, Could you take Sophie and Kitty with you to your SIL’s? Guessing Sophie is too big to fit in a Sherpa under an airline seat, perhaps on the train?
    Barbie glad the park management is taking care of the trees. We’ve had some not-so-tall trees removed and yes it is a fascinating and scary process. Good question about the checks.
    Michele, do you know how headphones could connect to the drum set? Is there a headphone jack or would it have to be Bluetooth or???
    Kay I like your simple main categories and love your new comfy pjs.
    for continuing to keep connected despite the pain.
    Machka like your categories too. Must have been channeling you. Found MSAccess on my laptop and the Personal Account Ledger template complete with categories for income and expenses. Started entering 2023 income/expenses for tracking or figured out how to set budgeted amounts and reduce as expenses entered, but it feels good to play in a database again after all these years. Will use my “actual” spreadsheet to come up with budget estimates for 2023 and plop them into the db. Whee! That Stevens Pass video makes me think the SnowCat was a Zamboni.
    Katla yours to Kim. Perfect.
    Karen in VA :love: those yorkies!
    Margaret love the gratitude/great year jar idea. Stunning display!
    Heather I’m in awe of your and Johnny’s watercolors.
    Rebecca what a shocker. When is surgery scheduled? Or did they take the kidney when they took the gall bladder?
    Debbie your red fringed boots and jacket sound so cute!
    Lisa “I have loved . . . I feel as if I've lived with y'all, been part of your lives, and even seen into your hearts in some cases. This group is unique in my life, it always has been, and I am so grateful for y'all. ” Well, said, and amen, sister, amen.
    Rosemarie sorry the new combo of meds had such a bad result. Glad you took quick action.
    Michele still able to wear pants from 15-17 years ago? Bravissima!
    Kim ((hugs)) Really admire your courage and ability to go from tears to laughing and dancing a jig. VERY well done.

    Lanette, Michele, Karen and all, thank you for being so kind about my encylopedias ;)

    Tumble is squeaking that its way past Tummy Time. It’s not, but I’ll give in.


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

    Nope they just leave the atrophied kidney with the stones in my body. No need to remove as the other kidney is working fine.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,388 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Heather, the paintings are beautiful!

    barbiecat wrote: »
    :) We send checks to our grandchildren for their birthdays. How would we send them money if we didn't use checks?

    Direct deposit into their accounts. :)

    That's how it's done here. That way they've got it right away without the hassle of having to find a bank that will cash the cheque for them.

    That's what we do if we don't have cash on hand and there's a collection at work for someone's retirement or whatever too.

    Regarding cash gifts, I purchase Visa or MasterCard cards for the older grands so they can get what they want wherever they want, rather than having to spend them in a specific store. I'm sure within reason they've never seen a check. The "credit cards" make more sense for a lot of different reasons. I wouldn't have had the foggiest clue what to do with it at their age, but they certainly know! I've also sent my son cash through Google Pay, but am a little uncomfortable with that. :| Not even sure why.

    Recently (in the last few months) I overheard a conversation where an older person was trying to describe the concept of a cheque to a younger person. That you write the amount on a piece of paper and sign it and they can take it to the bank and the bank will give them money. The young person thought the older person was joking and couldn't believe it.

    Got your pictures Heather! Thank you ever so much! I will be making copies soon buying cardstock and envelopes. 👍🏻💖🤗
    Well yesterday's kidney appointment was an eyes opening experience! The doctor announced that my right kidney is non functioning and has atrophied. Thank goodness that is the one with two large stones. My other kidney has taken up duty, functioning fine. He said many people lose one kidney and do just fine for the rest of their lives with the other kidney. My hemoglobin numbers are good in my left kidney, but I have to watch my creatinine numbers. Creatinine is a waste product from your muscles working properly. Unfortunately if my kidney isn't working well it can't filter creatinine out of my blood properly. So every 6 months I will get bloodwork to check that. Right now its at 1.8 which is good. So I was bummed I lost a kidney, but just like my gallbladder, I had lost the function of it a long time ago. I was really relieved that I don't have to get the stones blasted, that they are so big there is no chance of me ever having to deal with the pain of passing them! That really concerned me.
    Rebecca

    I'm glad you got it checked!

    I'm still waiting to get in to see my kidney specialist. :neutral:



    M in Oz

    I hope you get in to kidney doctor in a timely manner! Hugs!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,388 Member
    edited December 2022
    Kim - LOL the boot discussion with your mom the "pimp". Enjoy the boots! And enjoy your NYE fondue party. Do you get crazy fireworks in your neighborhood and does it bother Levi?

    Ginny - I like that tattoo, very well done. So nice it has meaning with your kids - I think there are/were cultures where tattoos are familial custom. Anxious to hear what your final retirement plans will be as far as where/if you'll move.

    Rebecca - stunning news about your non-functioning kidney, and happy for you it hasn't been giving any trouble. Hoping Lee does well changing his eating and getting those numbers down.

    Barbara - my dog is too big to stuff into a carry-on. Maybe I could put a dress and hat on her and say she's my grandchild and keep her swaddled in a baby carrier :D Not sure how I'd explain the barking and screaming other than keep her drugged. Seriously, I haven't flown for over 20 years. Maybe some day. My brother told me he has Zoom hooked up so perhaps I can connect with SIL that way soon. I've used it in the past to take classes.

    Machka - looking good! Great photo of you and your DH!

    KJ - have a good trip. Can't wait to see photos of your grands. :)

    Margaret - those rosemary trees are so nice. Gorgeous poinsettia's! I looked for a rosemary tree a few weeks ago, didn't see any, which is probably good. I already have 2 small potted rosemary plants that need to be repotted.

    Regarding Finances - getting this stuff figured out early next year is one of my goals. While I enjoy budgeting, investing is at the bottom of my list, not that I have much to invest. Had a very good phone consult last week with a rep from my Credit Union. I don't have a beneficiary set up for my account. Since it will only go "into effect" when I pass, I can list anyone or any institution I want and I think it will bypass probate, so I'm giving it serious consideration.

    Having Medical and Financial Powers of Attorney set up (plus the Community Property Agreement which is Ok for the State of Washington) was the best money we ever spent for peace of mind. DH's passing - no hassles, nothing "tied up". We had asked about a trust, our attorney said since we don't have children or anything complicated as far as inheritance, a trust isn't worth the bother.

    Prior to getting all of that paperwork done, DH and I kept putting it off. Until he got a bad case of diverticulitis and needed colon surgery. THEN we had the serious talk that we can't put if off any longer. The surgery was a success and many worries taken care of.

    Word for 2023 - I'm vacillating between Journey and Adventure. I continue my health and personal journey, but adventure has an air of fun and challenge. Maybe I'll just hyphenate since they'll go hand in hand for me as they have the past 6 months. :)

    I can't come up with any goals other than keep working on my health (never ending journey there) and making improvements/cleanup to the property as time and budget allows.

    Sugar and Inflammation - a final comment. Am I the only person in this group that had serious inflammation flares from hitting the sugary stuff and overeating over the past week? My broken toe/foot area has been really aching and swollen. Arthritis in right hand a bugger. Now, several days back into more healthful controlled eating and no junk food, everything is doing a lot better. Thankful.

    That's it for now. Make it a fabulous day! <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    Thanks! I worry about Lee as he has ALL the symptoms of type 1 diabetes
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    Its kind of scary but he's eating better.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,706 Member
    Tatts ... I've used temp tatts on some of my bigger cycling events ...

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,706 Member
    Thanks! I worry about Lee as he has ALL the symptoms of type 1 diabetes
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    Its kind of scary but he's eating better.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the-basics/differences-between-type-1-and-type-2-diabetes

    "The main difference between the type 1 and type 2 diabetes is that type 1 diabetes is a genetic condition that often shows up early in life, and type 2 is mainly lifestyle-related and develops over time."

    If he's just showing symptoms now, it's likely Type 2.


    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,706 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Worked but the plan for tomorrow is to do Denise austin’s Quick Burn Cardio DVD

    DrKatie – remember when we were younger and no matter how comfortable something was, if it wasn’t fashionable, we didn’t wear it? Now we wear clothes a lot for comfort

    Tatoos: When I turned 40 I thought it would be way cool to get a second piercing in my ear. Today I regret that decision. So I’m afraid to get a tatoo. I may think it’s cool today but in 10 years? That’s just me. Ginny – I’m looking forward to seeing a pic of your tatoo

    Karen – great suggestion to Kim to buy her own gift! But I would suspect that her mother wouldn’t like it, no matter what it was and wouldn’t want to give it to her

    Heather – I am very impressed with all the new things you are doing

    Rebecca – I’m so sorry about your kidney. Will you have to monitor your protein intake?

    The weather here is really weird. At Christmas time it was down in the 20’s. Now for Nyear’s it’s supposed to be up in the 50’s. Go figure!

    One thing I realized while we were at Jess’ was that the pants I was wearing, I must have bought about 15-17 years ago and they still fit! To me, that was something.

    Think I’ll go for my walk.

    Michele NC

    Doctor didn't mention anything about protein.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    You might ask ... that's one thing I have to watch with my kidney damage. Fortunately, I don't consume much protein, especially not much animal protein.

    M in Oz
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,433 Member
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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,411 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :) My father's advice, "The way to save money is to not spend it".

    Warren Buffet would agree with your father.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,706 Member
    This stuff (Prunella vulgaris L. or Common Self Heal) has sturdy roots! No wonder it spreads everywhere. I've decided to leave some in, but to plant a couple other things with similar hardiness to provide some competition.

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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,388 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Thanks! I worry about Lee as he has ALL the symptoms of type 1 diabetes
    6vkc8povjj8h.png
    Its kind of scary but he's eating better.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the-basics/differences-between-type-1-and-type-2-diabetes

    "The main difference between the type 1 and type 2 diabetes is that type 1 diabetes is a genetic condition that often shows up early in life, and type 2 is mainly lifestyle-related and develops over time."

    If he's just showing symptoms now, it's likely Type 2.


    M in Oz

    Oh gotcha! Thanks!
    Rebecca
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,388 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    exermom wrote: »
    Worked but the plan for tomorrow is to do Denise austin’s Quick Burn Cardio DVD

    DrKatie – remember when we were younger and no matter how comfortable something was, if it wasn’t fashionable, we didn’t wear it? Now we wear clothes a lot for comfort

    Tatoos: When I turned 40 I thought it would be way cool to get a second piercing in my ear. Today I regret that decision. So I’m afraid to get a tatoo. I may think it’s cool today but in 10 years? That’s just me. Ginny – I’m looking forward to seeing a pic of your tatoo

    Karen – great suggestion to Kim to buy her own gift! But I would suspect that her mother wouldn’t like it, no matter what it was and wouldn’t want to give it to her

    Heather – I am very impressed with all the new things you are doing

    Rebecca – I’m so sorry about your kidney. Will you have to monitor your protein intake?

    The weather here is really weird. At Christmas time it was down in the 20’s. Now for Nyear’s it’s supposed to be up in the 50’s. Go figure!

    One thing I realized while we were at Jess’ was that the pants I was wearing, I must have bought about 15-17 years ago and they still fit! To me, that was something.

    Think I’ll go for my walk.

    Michele NC

    Doctor didn't mention anything about protein.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    You might ask ... that's one thing I have to watch with my kidney damage. Fortunately, I don't consume much protein, especially not much animal protein.

    M in Oz

    Unfortunately the anti rejection meds he's on to keep his liver going slowing will affect his kidneys. Its a balancing act of taking just enough so his liver is good, but not too much.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,411 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    This stuff (Prunella vulgaris L. or Common Self Heal) has sturdy roots! No wonder it spreads everywhere. I've decided to leave some in, but to plant a couple other things with similar hardiness to provide some competition.

    5f4q2ysq04p3.png

    So you decided it isn't Salvia after all? It's hard to tell - they look fairly similar - but Prunella has square stems, I believe.
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 2,786 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,706 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    exermom wrote: »
    Worked but the plan for tomorrow is to do Denise austin’s Quick Burn Cardio DVD

    DrKatie – remember when we were younger and no matter how comfortable something was, if it wasn’t fashionable, we didn’t wear it? Now we wear clothes a lot for comfort

    Tatoos: When I turned 40 I thought it would be way cool to get a second piercing in my ear. Today I regret that decision. So I’m afraid to get a tatoo. I may think it’s cool today but in 10 years? That’s just me. Ginny – I’m looking forward to seeing a pic of your tatoo

    Karen – great suggestion to Kim to buy her own gift! But I would suspect that her mother wouldn’t like it, no matter what it was and wouldn’t want to give it to her

    Heather – I am very impressed with all the new things you are doing

    Rebecca – I’m so sorry about your kidney. Will you have to monitor your protein intake?

    The weather here is really weird. At Christmas time it was down in the 20’s. Now for Nyear’s it’s supposed to be up in the 50’s. Go figure!

    One thing I realized while we were at Jess’ was that the pants I was wearing, I must have bought about 15-17 years ago and they still fit! To me, that was something.

    Think I’ll go for my walk.

    Michele NC

    Doctor didn't mention anything about protein.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    You might ask ... that's one thing I have to watch with my kidney damage. Fortunately, I don't consume much protein, especially not much animal protein.

    M in Oz

    Unfortunately the anti rejection meds he's on to keep his liver going slowing will affect his kidneys. Its a balancing act of taking just enough so his liver is good, but not too much.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    I meant for you and your kidney issues. Protein is hard on kidneys.

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,706 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    This stuff (Prunella vulgaris L. or Common Self Heal) has sturdy roots! No wonder it spreads everywhere. I've decided to leave some in, but to plant a couple other things with similar hardiness to provide some competition.

    5f4q2ysq04p3.png

    So you decided it isn't Salvia after all? It's hard to tell - they look fairly similar - but Prunella has square stems, I believe.

    I'm still not 100% sure but it is spreading everywhere including the lawn so whatever it is, it's persistent!