WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2023

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  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,607 Member
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  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Thunder, lightening, still dark, and foggy made for an interesting drive and a LONG one! I actually had to drive speed limit or below 😉
    The drive started with my water cup falling out of its holder. 20oz of water all over the passenger carpet. Guess it is a good thing it was water and not coffee! I packed berries, cheese and crackers. My DH asked why I was packing lunch. They are suppose to feed us, but often I dont like what they serve, so came prepared.👍

    I really am not looking forward to sitting for 5 hours.

    Much love,
    Kylia currently in Columbus, Ohio
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,274 Member
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  • 1948CWB
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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,193 Member
    edited January 2023
    Vickil57 wrote: »
    Tracey--I send cards for birthdays, Anniversaries and different holidays. For the kids under 19 they get a $2 bill. It is funny, but the niece and nephew will send a quick text, but grandkids nothing. But I do it until they are out of high school and then if they do not answer I stop. I also send birthday and anniversaries for church. They have the cards I just address and sign them from our church family.

    Debbie--We bought a record player for our granddaughter and one from us last summer from Khols. Was less than $100. Our also have a radio and looks like the old fashion radio's. I enjoy listening to some of our old records and use the radio a lot.

    DH decided last evening we needed a bigger TV. We just bought this one around christmas. It is a 42 inch. I told him to do whatever so out to Best Buy he went and came home with a 55 inch. Got it all set up and he is happy. Told him I need to tilt my chair back so I don't feel like I am in the middle of the set. Put the other one in the family room in the basement. He is happy so that is what counts. Now I told him I want to get a cordless stick vacum as tried of pulling the big one out just for a small area.

    Well I am caught up again. Just love all you ladies and the sharing. I am really sore and my knees hurt. Know it is because I need to keep at working out. I made it to the gym 4 days last week and yesterday so far this week. Trying to keep better track of what I am eating.
    Have a luncheon meeting today for employees that have been here 30 years and longer. I am in the 35 going on 36 year group.

    Cold and windy here again. So glad I am inside most the time.
    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE <3

    I just looked on Amazon- they have a simple record player 1/2 price- just $40. I will have dh look at it and see what he thinks. Her birthday isn't until end of June so I have time to find one and also, make sure she still has the records and make sure she doesn't still have a record player.

    My dh is talking about getting a bigger tv too- His was acting up a little so he was going to go get one but it seems to be ok. He has a tv in almost every room. Even a big one in the garage. I used to use that when I was using my treadmill but now he has one of his 3D printers that blocks too much of the screen from the angle of the treadmill(plus treadmill got buried again- need to clear it off again)
    He has a line up of cordless vacuums- Three line the hall way right now. Only have one that is in the closet that has a cord. He is always looking to upgrade. One chore I very rarely have to do. He vacuums at least 2-3 times a day. Now that he is cutting WAY back on work (from 100 hrs a month to at most 32 hrs or maybe 0) I think he will be doing it even more.

    Today is our only dry day so heading up to make the rounds at Lucky's and Grocery Outlets(two of each). Need to be selective as the freezer is totally full and fridge is almost full. Will see what we get and plan meals around that. Planning on picking up a ham beings we didn't get one at Christmas. If not this week, maybe next week. Hoping for something a little different this trip but I will just wait and see.
    Need to pick up cashews I think- want to make cashew chicken- one thing everyone eats.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,Ca

    a friend from my home town(an hour away) posted that in the last week, they got 13 1/2 inches of rain with another week or rain to come.
    Mom doesn't have a rain gauge anymore. Dad always had one and checked it all the time
    I used to have one but forgot about it.
    May pick one up today, just to see.


    edit- I just remembered. We have a record player/cassette player in storage- at least I think it is there. I will check when we take the Christmas stuff up in a couple weeks(after the rain).If it is there, I will take it up the next time I go to mom's and not wait until her birthday.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,193 Member
    GodMomKim wrote: »
    Hi Gals,


    Vickie - I was giggling about the TV situation at your house I have a 22 inch tv and am content. I do not have a wall in the living room big enough for a 55" - between doors, windows, and the fireplace....


    Smiles Kim in N. California

    Dh is wanting to get rid of the entertainment center in the living room so he can put a bigger tv in there. (he is rarely even in the living room- I am in here all the time, he is in his room but, maybe if there was one bigger/better than the one in his room, he would spend more time in here with me).
    There is one in almost every room. Just the bathrooms don't have one and he has thought often about having one in his bathroom. He takes his phone in there so he is ok without the tv there. One in the kitchen that he would have on when we ate at the table. A tv is turned on as soon as he gets up and he usually falls asleep with one on. Sometimes he has two on if he is going between the two rooms so he doesn't miss anything. He thinks it is weird when he walks in the living room and I don't have the tv on. I am enjoying the quiet. He doesn't like quiet. Seems to irritate him. It was never quiet in his house growing up so isn't comfortable with it now. Loud tv and yelling in his place.
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    Debbie, We didn't have a tv until I was 10 years old and even then it did not get turned on until after dinner. My mom is "tone deaf" so we rarely had music, so I grew up used to the quiet, and continue that in my own home.... Although I would have a bit more music during the work day if the sound of the embroidery machines wasn't so loud I spend my days with ear plugs in.

    Just curious if the fridge is full and the freezer is full, why go shopping? I don't go until I have eaten my way through the fridge, unless it is to pop in for a bit of milk, I ran out of bread this week so just made some instead of going to the store.

    smiles kim in N. california with no rain today.
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,324 Member
    Gratitude list
    Word of the year: APPRECIATE—- Today I appreciate access to a washer and dryer in a house, not laundromat!
    1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think—DONE
    2 List 5 things using each of your senses——DONE
    3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house—tossed Christmas card I had collected
    4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever)—This year was jewelry from my ‘adopted’ granddaughter.
    5 Move for at least 30 minutes today—-Done plus #1 again!
    6 Share a goal you achieved last year—-Bringing my car to the car wash one or more times a month!
    7 Slow down and savor one meal today—-Breakfast-savored the texture of my OUI yogurt versus the granola I added.
    8 Who was your favorite teacher—My French teacher in High School. Sister Jeannette
    9 Create something today—-I will work on my crochet - making a granny square afghan out of left over yarn.
    10 What is your favorite lyric from a song—Against the wind, We were running against the wind. We were young and strong, we were running against the wind.
    11 Send a card/note to someone today—Done! Note to DH and card for Uncle’s birthday.
    12 What are you looking forward to in 2023? Losing weight and better financial status.
    13 Tell a random person they look "good" today
    14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol)
    15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week
    16 What made you smile today
    17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for
    18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
    19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently
    20 Write down five things you like about yourself
    21 Pay it forward in some way
    22 What do you most desire in your life right now?
    23 Go an entire day without complaining
    24 What about you makes you special?
    25 Spend time with a loved one
    26 When was the last time you felt pure joy?
    27 Hold the door for a stranger... or a friend
    28 What fear have you overcome?
    29 Engage in a random act of kindness of your own choice
    30 When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed?
    31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten minutes...

    RVRita in sunny but cooler (low 60’s) NM
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,274 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/ yogi n Chispas- *pushed lucy* 1hr 44min 58sec, 89elev, 103ahr, 123mhr, 3.39ap, 6mi= 587c
    Strava app = 736c
    Zwift home bike trainer- strava stats- 20.14min, 118elev, 95aw, 17.9amph, 113ahr, 151mhr, 6.03mi= 171c
    Strava app = 109c
    Zwift stats- 20.26min, 121elev, 94aw, 57arpm, 17.74amph, 6.04mi= 110c

    Total cal 758
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,324 Member
    edited January 2023
    ‘Sensory Processing Disorder is possibly part of ADHD
    https://www.healthline.com/health/childrens-health/sensory-issues-in-children#other-conditions

    https://www.additudemag.com/sensory-processing-disorder-in-adults/
    SPD can complicate everything from getting dressed to eating to grooming — and that’s just the before leaving for work. The following are common triggers for discomfort:

    Hair brushing ... Yes, it has to be right or I brush, comb all the time! I hate the way my hair is so avoid looking in mirrors at it! (Wavy and unruly usually)
    Tight clothes or coarse fabric ...Don’t like tight clothes or coarse fabric
    Loud noises such as fireworks or thunder ... Makes me cringe. Loud TV’s and loud noises in general stress me out.
    Bright lights like camera flashes, sunshine, or strobes ... Yes, my eyes are light sensitive
    Strong odors including perfume or scented detergent ... always!
    Swimming in lakes ... afraid I am going to drown!
    Sticky fingers ... I do not like sticky fingers!
    Tags on clothes ... sometimes
    Being touched or hugged ... sometimes
    Wearing shoes ... Often. I prefer being barefoot. Me too!
    Tart or bitter foods ... bitter for me. Hate that

    I also eat based on texture ... food has to be the right texture. I've never had oysters because they are entirely the wrong texture.’ Me to!

    Machka, I put in my answers in place of yours and will take the test!

    Welcome to the newbies! Chime in when and where you want!

    RVRita in sunny NM
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,324 Member
    I took the test and got a 35 out of 64. So not too bad. This is what the article commented at the end: ‘ high score does not necessarily mean you have SPD or another disorder. That being said, if your score is 48-64, that means you answered "Often" or "Very Often" to most of the questions and should see a trained health care professional as there is a possibility that you may be experiencing symptoms of SPD. An accurate diagnosis can only be made through clinical evaluation. “

    So I guess I’m on the high end of normal! LOL

    RVRita
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    :) Up to P31- playing catch up again.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,274 Member
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,715 Member
    edited January 2023
    I can't stand huge TVs. Ours is small by comparison with most people's. I hate it if the tv dominates the room. Even when it's off.
    We have an agreement to only have a programme on if both want to watch it. Otherwise we go to another room to watch our own programme, being sure to keep the sound low. DH often watches sport on his laptop with the sound off.
    It's important to have respect for the other person. There are always headphones for those who need constant noise.
    I have a very low tolerance for other people 's noise. And I try to return the compliment.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxx
  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,298 Member
    Welcome Kathy, Maria and Allie. Lots of us did WW over the years. I got to the point after I lost Lifetime status that I knew what I should do. Didn’t want to pay $$ every week because it frustrated me. Since I had Covid, my energy level is way down but I keep trying.
    We have a smart tv and I always say it is way smarter than we are.
    Spent the morning cooking for a change. Made a pumpkin spice cake and chicken and dumplings. Shared the cake with neighbors but will freeze the rest of the chicken/dumplings. Going to make two king ranch chicken casseroles in a few minutes.
    Later
    Suebdew in TX

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,193 Member
    edited January 2023
    did our shopping and stopped for lunch at the Chinese place- One time I will try something different but, not today. I get Empress Choice. Stir fried veggies with prawns in a light garlic sauce. I ate half and brought half home.
    The guys and son's girlfriend are all going to the movies tonight(something about Ultraman) so I will have some left over potato soup I made but will add some chopped, smoked oysters to it for a little "oyster stew" and some salad. They plan on eating while they are out.

    Got our ham at Lucky's- they had a manager's special at the first one. Marked down to .49 a pound for a 12.5lbs spiral ham. Will have that tomorrow. Harris Ranch hamburger for $1.99lb so meatloaf another night. Got cashews at Grocery Outlet so I can make cashew chicken another night. I am sure there will be a lot of ham left so will figure out what to do with that later in the week.

    Got home and there was another package from Amazon(they are here almost daily-dh loves to shop) and, yep, it was ANOTHER vacuum. This is a Ryobi one. We haven't been home more than half hour and he is already using it in the garage.

    Enjoying the chilly but sunny day.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »

    Dh is wanting to get rid of the entertainment center in the living room so he can put a bigger tv in there. (he is rarely even in the living room- I am in here all the time, he is in his room but, maybe if there was one bigger/better than the one in his room, he would spend more time in here with me).
    There is one in almost every room. Just the bathrooms don't have one and he has thought often about having one in his bathroom. He takes his phone in there so he is ok without the tv there. One in the kitchen that he would have on when we ate at the table. A tv is turned on as soon as he gets up and he usually falls asleep with one on. Sometimes he has two on if he is going between the two rooms so he doesn't miss anything. He thinks it is weird when he walks in the living room and I don't have the tv on. I am enjoying the quiet. He doesn't like quiet. Seems to irritate him. It was never quiet in his house growing up so isn't comfortable with it now. Loud tv and yelling in his place.

    Debbie! When were you at my house? This is my DH exactly!

    Kylia

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,193 Member
    Kim- we shop, even when the fridge and freezer are both full because, that is what dh likes to do/that is the only time we spend any time together(I have tried to find things other than shopping for us to do but he hasn't been interested at any of my suggestions but I keep trying)/ we need real food for the week and not just snack or condiment stuff.
    It was great when I was laid up after surgery, we didn't go shopping but no one cooked either. He did take out the whole time until I started cooking.
    We were selective in what we bought. Mostly fresh meat that was great prices and now I know what I am planning on cooking for the whole week. Now, if they actually eat it, that is up to them. They will be healthy balanced meals. The three main things I am planning they should all eat. The others to use up left overs, there is a 50/50 chance(dh really doesn't like left overs, then complains that at his mom's, she doesn't want to eat left overs and he has to through them away. I just turn away and laugh. He does so many things that he complains that she does-he doesn't even see it)
    One of my favorite dishes to make with left over ham is scalloped potatoes. Son really likes them, dh, turns his nose up at it. That is ok, he can fend for himself. Once in a while I cook what I want(but usually I end up cooking something else for them.

    another thing we shop for all the time is cat food- he is always picking up canned cat food when he finds a deal- we go through SO much, it is crazy. This along with having it shipped here from Amazon, Walmart, Chewy, Tractor Supply. With 7 cats inside(plus two that belong to son's girlfriend who are all staying here until the place her brother is buying and she is moving into is finished, but she takes care of their food) plus at least 5-8 outside cats that get canned and dried a minimum of twice a day. More most days because every time they see him they act like they are starving so he feeds them more. None are starving and more of the neighborhood cats are showing up all the time.

    Debbie
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,193 Member
    kymarai wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »

    Dh is wanting to get rid of the entertainment center in the living room so he can put a bigger tv in there. (he is rarely even in the living room- I am in here all the time, he is in his room but, maybe if there was one bigger/better than the one in his room, he would spend more time in here with me).
    There is one in almost every room. Just the bathrooms don't have one and he has thought often about having one in his bathroom. He takes his phone in there so he is ok without the tv there. One in the kitchen that he would have on when we ate at the table. A tv is turned on as soon as he gets up and he usually falls asleep with one on. Sometimes he has two on if he is going between the two rooms so he doesn't miss anything. He thinks it is weird when he walks in the living room and I don't have the tv on. I am enjoying the quiet. He doesn't like quiet. Seems to irritate him. It was never quiet in his house growing up so isn't comfortable with it now. Loud tv and yelling in his place.

    Debbie! When were you at my house? This is my DH exactly!

    Kylia

    does yours fall asleep with the tv on, lights on, computer on....??
    I need it dark and quiet to get to sleep and he can sleep sitting in his chair with everything on and the tv so loud that I come from the bedroom and close his door because it is keeping me awake. I have ear plugs but they aren't good enough to block it out, plus the light from it shines in the bedroom. Can't close the bedroom door because the cats go in and out of the catio from there(and he usually has one or two extra vacuums at the door so have to move them just to close the door.

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