WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2023

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    Long walk - check!
    Favourite song loud - that would be good.
    Good workout - looking forward to hauling more rocks this weekend.
    Escape into a story - tonight!

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    Recent Totals

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    Machka in Oz
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,098 Member
    Morning ladies
    Im here with Miles,Carmine is not well,he doesn't eat right at all and is skipping classes and failing all her classes.. Tracy is going out of her mind trying to deal with it all..Im here for moral support..
    Same thing happened to me my freshman year I ended up having mono..
    Maybe thats it..
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Machka, Your rose is extraordinary. Is it aromatic? Thanks for sharing it.

    Karen in Virginia
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 645 Member
    (((hugs))) to those who need them.

    Karen, I'm so sorry that your son wouldn't allow you ex to be there to set him straight and back you up. Do you think, perhaps in some way he knows that his father would set him straight and he's happy blaming you too?

    I have another friend who's been suffering from migraines all week too, Kylia. I'm so sorry. Wonder if it's something in the weather? So glad you're away from the derailment. It's such a horrible disaster. Praying for everyone there and beyond.

    17-Offer a helping hand to someone, such as holding a door for a
    stranger... whenever I can
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    I watched a wonderful movie based on a true story last night. I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story

    Karen in Virginia
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Heather, Gosh, you and Johnny and your grandchildren are wonderful artists. Don’t underestimate yourselves in any way. The work all of you are doing is truly outstanding. Well done.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Happy Friday!

    Machka - I'll be shopping for a few more containers for gardening. Hadn't thought of plastic rubbish bins. Thank you! Was going to pick up another large one to set under the downspout by the shop (near where I plan to have the containers) to catch rainwater.

    Michele - so how long does it typically take you and Vince to drive to the condo including stops? Half a day?

    Karen - I looked up that "I am Somebody's Child - the Regina Louise Story," and it looks very good. I'll keep an eye out for it. When I was younger, one of my girlfriends was complaining about her dad and said his life is all about what's to eat and medicines/aches and pains. Probably poop too, but he was the reserved type. Food, what hurts, and the bathroom. Some days, that sums it up! :D

    I was going to join in a Zoom talk about the brain last night. When I opened the Zoom link, I was expecting the presenter and instead there was an old lady in poor lighting. IT WAS ME! YIKES! For a minute I thought it was my mom!

    I've never had that happen before. I need to read up on this Zoom. In the meantime I put tape over the camera, lol. If I do start zooming with me showing, I'm definitely going to have to fluff my hair and put on some makeup.

    In case anyone hasn't had their fill of ultra processed food info, here's a link that popped up on "The Sugar Movement" FB page this morning:
    https://theconversation.com/ultra-processed-foods-its-not-just-their-low-nutritional-value-thats-a-concern-189918?utm_content=buffer3ca6b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR3pS2_NyCZkZgKSPx4MWY1IQOPZyJ1DByR1QlGT0rvRJbnuHp84Ko331sU

    Strangely, now I'm now craving a McD's Filet of Fish and fries! :p

    Heading out in a few to beat the crowd at Wally World and see if Tractor Supply has any chicken coops. I'm months away but need to get started and at least see if I want to go through the hassle. Talk about decision fatigue, lol.

    Make it a wonderful day! <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    Click the button to turn the camera off.

    I've got mine set so that there is no camera and it is on mute when I "enter" Zoom.

    M in Oz
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,715 Member
    edited February 2023
    Tracey - I think children today, if they are lucky enough to be born into an encouraging family, have a lot of opportunities and exposure to things. But a lot of it is just encouraging their own personalities to flower. Max is here today, and he couldn't be more different to either girl. We spent the morning trying to emulate the Ancient Greeks and work out the area of a circle before pi. DH had lost his compass, so we used two pencils, string, and a ruler! Along the way we googled ancient maths and methods and units of measuring. I checked all the results with my calculator, and we were way out! :p Great fun and I learnt a lot.
    They went out for fish and chips on their own, while I went food and drink shopping. Bought some pink Cava for our guests aperitif tomorrow evening.
    I made beds, found and folded towels, cleaned the bathroom they will use etc. Will titivate the downstairs tomorrow morning. DH to sweep the front garden and porch. And clean the kitchen tonight. I think they won't be staying for Sunday lunch. Part of me hopes they won't, as I do get so exhausted with guests, but I have enough food if they do. She wants to get back to study for her viva on Tuesday, about counselling adoptive parents.

    Now for a short nap!
    Love Heather UK xxxxxx
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Breakfast didn’t sit well this morning. I’m putting tangerines on the do not eat list—

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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,291 Member
    Good morning ladies!
    I lost 1.2 pounds last week Yay! I'm particularly happy because I had three neutral calorie deficit days, Sunday, Monday because I forgot my calendar, and Wednesday because of the Valentine's Day chocolate. So I wasn't expecting much.

    I've been thinking about tossing the rest of the chocolates. I don't really want them. But throwing out food! Especially a delicacy! Hmm. I know I have your permission to toss them. Or maybe I
    should freeze them. Hmm.

    I have taxes to do, which is the perfect reason to have a personal yoga festival. I wonder how much yoga I can do in one day. The videos are cheerful for a rainy day.

    So sad about the train mess in Ohio.

    Karen good luck with your son. You are doing better than I did. My daughter won't talk to me at all.

    Annie in Delaware
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,274 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,324 Member
    Word of the year: APPRECIATE; today I appreciate electricity.
    #2 Practice fairness today by putting yourself in someone else’s shoes: I did this with a camper who I received complaints about. I put myself in his shoes when speaking with him. He was a very lonely man who only had his dogs (one barking, one loose) and the people he meets at campgrounds. Made me more compassionate when talking to him about the dogs.

    #3 Watch a movie that reminds you of kindness. I watched the Adam Project.
    #4 Take a picture of 3 things that make you happy. Send them to a friend. Done!
    #5 Be kind to yourself. Self-compassion is equally important. Will do today.
    #6 Start a conversation with someone new. I do this every day with the campers!
    #7 Consider a current struggle. Write down 2 thoughts that give you comfort. My dog Brownie’s heart trouble. Her spells are getting worse and there is nothing the vet can do. Comforting thoughts—She lived a good life with us. She brought us many days of comfort and enjoyment with her loving attitude.
    #8. Consider and celebrate diversity today. I am a white girl living among darker Mexicans and native Americans. Campers come from around the world and love to hear the accents and learn about the different cultures i come into contact with. Do this every day!
    #9. Identify a role model who embodies perseverance. Can you find two ways to emulate them? My 30 year old autistic nephew. He never gives up no matter what health challenge he faces. I can emulate him by not complaining about every little ache and pain, and by doing what needs to be done to get through any health issues that may come up.
    #10. Check an item off your to-do list this weekend. Working on my taxes.
    #11. Make twice as much for dinner and either invite guests or deliver the meal to a friend. We give food to people all the time. My DH cooks and we give food to different campers and workers here at the park almost every day!
    #12. Make a list for the week ahead so you stay focused. Done
    #13. Consider a recent disagreement. Did you extend forgiveness? After I bough myself a Sonic blast to ‘cool down’.
    #14. Express creativity by making art or cooking a new meal. I write in a journal that has writing prompts I have to make up stories for. Yesterday I wrote a short story about a dog leash!
    #15. If you are waiting in line today, let someone get in front of you. May not be today, but i did do it on Sunday!
    #16. The next time someone does something you appreciate, be sure to let them know. Will do! Didn’t have the opportunity but will watch for a chance today!
    17. Offer a helping hand to someone, such as holding a door for a stranger. I may have a chance today.
    #18. Share about a recent book you read and what you learned.
    #19. Show sincere appreciation when someone serves you food or drink.
    #20. Complement someone today. Ideas include recognizing a great smile or earrings.
    #21. When you recognize someone is struggling, offer words of support.
    #22. Ask for help. That’s a simple way to express bravery.
    #23. Encourage your teammates to utilize their unique strengths.
    #24. Reflect on the steps you have taken to achieve your past goals.
    #25. Express gratitude today by thanking someone.
    #26. Think about the upcoming work week. How can you apply teamwork?
    #27. Send or leave a handwritten thank you note to someone.
    #28. Giving constructive feedback is one way to ignite honesty.
    Rita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,324 Member
    I have an elbow brace and have been using that plus Bio-Freeze twice a day. I am almost sure I messed up my elbow by upping my weights to 3 pounds and trying to do 3 reps of 10. I felt it. So back to 2 lbs and 1 set for now. Did that yesterday (with the brace on) and elbow is not so bad today. So back to basics!

    My knee however is another issue. I bought a patella support-type brace. It goes just below the knee. It is a strap and helps a lot. I don’t have arthritis in my knees but tendinitis. This band helps that too.

    Funny since I mentioned telling the doctor about my “pains” I have gotten better doing home repair! LOL

    Gotta get ready to go.

    Laters lovely ladies!
    Rita
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,316 Member
    kymarai wrote: »
    Good Friday,
    We broke record high on Wednesday-71f! Was wonderful! MachkaI am looking forward to summer! Today we are almost at our high of 31f plus cloudy.

    The train accident is too far from me to make much difference at this time, but feel so badly for all the people it is affecting!

    It has been a hard week. Migraine all week which means I am less tolerant of people in my space.
    My tolerance for people is also really BAD! For example, I haven't been home since before covid. I am going home to surprise my brother for his birthday on March 8th. Yes, it is in the middle of the week. Yes, I am taking it off through Saturday. DH is unsure as to if he wants to go. I DON'T CARE! He can come with or not. I am going home. My sister wants to come visit me in Ohio. She hasn't been to my home since 2009 and I haven't seen her in over 5 years! My sister in law says "I think you are taking too much time off!" REALLY!!??!! For my sister's visit I might take part of a Friday off and a Saturday. D****** I deserve to have time with my family! My DH has been rearranging things at work in a way that makes no sense to me. These are things that I deal with daily, why is he messing with them?!!?? RRRR! Lazy adults are pissing me off too. DH made some comment about why I was washing mowers. My reply was that apparently no one else knows how to take pride in their work. I am tired of being embarrassed to take mowers around that don't even look like they got washed. Also tired of having to double check the mechanics work! The music in the truck isn't right, the temperature in the truck isn't right, the papers aren't filed right.......Like I said, it has been a hard week.
    So I disconnected my phone from the truck, he can listen to the d*** radio at work and in the truck. I found my earbuds and put one in and can listen to what I want. I put it in my left ear which is my good ear ;) this makes the rest just background noise. Maybe I am just being overly sensitive, but I really do know how to do my job, how to work on mowers, how to organize things, how to take care of our home.

    Anyway, that is why I have been quiet on here. I still have Echo (which isn't up yet) and Stihl training to get done. All of the rest are done even ahead of deadlines. Paperwork caught up to yesterday morning. I tried to start on that this morning, but couldn't concentrate. Will have to do at work. DH and I have to go to a lawyer this morning for will reading for our recently passed friend.

    HUGS!
    SAFE travels!
    Lots of LOVE and APPRECIATION for EACH and EVERYONE of You!!!

    Kylia
    In Ohio being a little witchy

    Maybe you should take a couple of weeks off and go see your brother and your sister. Let your hub and his sister run their business without you.

    Of course, the downside of this is you would come back to a complete and utter mess.

    Hugs friend!
    Okie in the TX Hill Country


  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,193 Member
    edited February 2023
    Machka9 wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    got a lot of pruning done- 6 of the 12 roses are done, the nectarine is done and sprayed plus some of the wine barrel planters are weeded. Both yard waste containers are full with another pile to go in(dh pruned one of the ornamental trees, really pruned it, that is ok, not a fan of it anyways). I will finish the roses Saturday and hopefully repot my dwarf lemon tree. The wine barrel it is in is falling apart and dries out too fast during the summer because of it. Neighbor gave me the drum from inside of their old washer. I can put the drum over the lemon tree without disturbing the roots.
    Almost an hour and a half. Could finish but then I would have to move the prunings twice.

    Time for a little break then get dinner started

    Debbie

    We use large plastic rubbish bins for our orchard including our dwarf lemon.

    M in Oz

    Living in wine country, wine barrels are pretty easy to get and not too expensive and look nice, at least for about 10 yrs then start to fall apart. The only reason I am using the tub/barrel from the washer is because there isn't a bottom so I can just put it right over the tree and not disturb the roots.
    I will need to get some more soil to fill it up.
    In my garden, everything is planted in the large pots from the nursery that trees come in. I do have two large raised beds my parents built me for my birthday. Would love more of them but will just use what I have for now.

    Do you have a picture of yours? Maybe a new option for me. I have used a few of the plastic totes that the lids cracked on so just drilled some holes and filled them with soil

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,193 Member
    kymarai wrote: »
    Good Friday,
    We broke record high on Wednesday-71f! Was wonderful! MachkaI am looking forward to summer! Today we are almost at our high of 31f plus cloudy.

    The train accident is too far from me to make much difference at this time, but feel so badly for all the people it is affecting!

    It has been a hard week. Migraine all week which means I am less tolerant of people in my space.
    My tolerance for people is also really BAD! For example, I haven't been home since before covid. I am going home to surprise my brother for his birthday on March 8th. Yes, it is in the middle of the week. Yes, I am taking it off through Saturday. DH is unsure as to if he wants to go. I DON'T CARE! He can come with or not. I am going home. My sister wants to come visit me in Ohio. She hasn't been to my home since 2009 and I haven't seen her in over 5 years! My sister in law says "I think you are taking too much time off!" REALLY!!??!! For my sister's visit I might take part of a Friday off and a Saturday. D****** I deserve to have time with my family! My DH has been rearranging things at work in a way that makes no sense to me. These are things that I deal with daily, why is he messing with them?!!?? RRRR! Lazy adults are pissing me off too. DH made some comment about why I was washing mowers. My reply was that apparently no one else knows how to take pride in their work. I am tired of being embarrassed to take mowers around that don't even look like they got washed. Also tired of having to double check the mechanics work! The music in the truck isn't right, the temperature in the truck isn't right, the papers aren't filed right.......Like I said, it has been a hard week.
    So I disconnected my phone from the truck, he can listen to the d*** radio at work and in the truck. I found my earbuds and put one in and can listen to what I want. I put it in my left ear which is my good ear ;) this makes the rest just background noise. Maybe I am just being overly sensitive, but I really do know how to do my job, how to work on mowers, how to organize things, how to take care of our home.

    Anyway, that is why I have been quiet on here. I still have Echo (which isn't up yet) and Stihl training to get done. All of the rest are done even ahead of deadlines. Paperwork caught up to yesterday morning. I tried to start on that this morning, but couldn't concentrate. Will have to do at work. DH and I have to go to a lawyer this morning for will reading for our recently passed friend.

    HUGS!
    SAFE travels!
    Lots of LOVE and APPRECIATION for EACH and EVERYONE of You!!!

    Kylia
    In Ohio being a little witchy

    You more than deserve that time with your family and more. Maybe there will be a snow storm and you get snowed in with them and have to have a little more time off with your family.
    Happy birthday to your brother- that is my birthday too.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,Ca

  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,607 Member
    :)
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,291 Member
    Rosemarie take care of yourself! When you need more help, it's only responsible to get more help, instead of risking the whole system breaking down.

    Well the personal yoga festival sounded like great fun until I remembered my limits. My knee and elbow will give out if I do too much. So I did an hour and quit. Seems good so far Yay!

    There's still aerobic walking to do.

    Annie in Delaware

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