WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2023
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Whidislander wrote: »I just sent a check the other day!
2 points for me as I have never had a Myself account, or an AOL email. I tell husband I wish a typewriter as some months all my own pals write at once so I can have 10+ letters on my desk to answer. But then I think it would probably aggravate my palm tendon issue. I fear my piano playing days are numbered. 😥
So sorry Kim my thoughts are with you regarding your Mommas fall and surgery. Calm thoughts to you and healing thoughts to your Momma.🙏💖
Katla no worries come hell or high water we'll get your proper name to show. You know our Pip she is like a dog with a bone, she won't give up💖👍🏻. I would imagine she needs the front desk lady's phone number as well, so she can "give her the BOOT if she needs too.🤗💖
Hugs to everyone that wishes one.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Just talked to katla, all is well, she’s back in the group with her preferred name15
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Pip congrats to you for solving Katla's log in crisisKatla congrats to you for persevering and not giving up and accepting help
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Tere-hope your husband heals quickly and well. I must say, I do not miss dealing with a sick or recovering husband. He was always worse than anyone else-he would tell you that!
Kim-Hope your mom tolerates surgery well. I have had two hip replacements but have no idea if that is anything like a broken hip recovery.
Lanette-I have just told my boss I think sometime this year. I had been thinking about July. Due some things that recently came up I may feel committed more to the end of the year. Part of my problem, honestly, is most of the time I do enjoy my job. I still feel like I am contributing positively.
Barbara-your birthday sounds like it was wonderful. Happy belated! I guess the person who will have the next chats will be the next director. Don't know who that will be-it is now complicated.
Pip-way to go! I have to admit, after I got back from my walk I sat down with dinner and started reading hoping to see the resolution to Katla's problem. It has been like watching a suspense play! That was very kind of you to do Pip.
Katla-so glad you have your desired screen name back. You can take the worry off the list.
I guess we are supposed to get a bunch of rain here tomorrow. I will mostly be working from home so shouldn't bother me much. Looking forward to weekend even though I will have to work part of it. Get new mattress delivered Sunday.
Went lazy last night and didn't tidy up kitchen. Off to do that a couple of other small chores.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »
Debbie - so cute about your son! Does he have a job with computers? He could have probably also fixed Katla's log-in problem in 2 seconds. Does your DH eat Tofu and if so, any recipes? That's something about his hours getting cut way back.
Maybe in a week they'll want him back at 32 hours again.
Lanette
Thanks- I think he is a pretty cute kid and did some really cute stuff when he was little. No, he works full time at Grocery Outlet. Computer is just a hobby for him.
I do cook with tofu quite a bit. The two main ways is in miso soup or simmered in teriyaki sauce(either just the tofu or sometimes with eggplant). When I make the miso soup, I have to add extra tofu if dh or I want any. Son loves it. The miso soup with tofu and rice was son's very first "baby food"(yep, Japanese so no Gerber for him for his first food) and still loves it. I also add it to other soups like my version of pho or seafood miso soup(new one just tried and they loved it)
As for dh's hours. They will not go back up to 32 a week. With retiree restrictions started back yesterday, he is only allowed I think it is 64 a month(anything over and he looses his pension for the month). When they had the restrictions lifted, if he did 94 hrs a month or more, he was considered active and they paid his medical of $350 a month. He had been working in file maint.(price changes) at least one full shift a week, working variety helping stock/price change/etc one day a week and then a day or two or what ever in deli. They first cut the hours in variety so he lost that shift. He was training the new deli manager but they think she doesn't need any more training so those shifts are gone for now and then they started the new ad program so only need him to do price changes every other week instead of every Wed.
He may get a few more hours here and there but he doubts it. If someone goes on vacation or they have something going on and they need him, they will call him. Can't count on that though.
It will be good for him to get a break after working all these extra hours the past two years but it has been nice with the larger pay checks every week, bumping up the saving accounts and allowing him to not worry when he saw something he wanted, he just bought it. That is going to be the harder part.
We will be ok, just need to be a bit more mindful, hopefully.
Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca
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Went to Fairfield with dh, did a few errands and went to lunch. I was really not impressed with it. He had raved about it. To me, it tastes just like the other two Asian buffets that had Mongolian bbq in the back that both closed down. This one is ok, if you know what to expect. The desserts looked EXACTLY like the old places. Selection on all the food seemed the same too.
At least there were things to try and it was a meal I didn't have to cook.
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Today we spent way too much $ on groceries! We are at the age where one will say, "ooh I want that". Then the other will say something like, "oh yes, you deserve it"! We are no help to each other!😂😜. But it wasn't bad things per say, but things like smoked salmon, beer battered fish fillets, brie etc. No alcohol. I am done with that for awhile! The Limon cello that I bought last shopping run went down way too easy!
I have all summer to get my life in order, eat better, and not be stressed about visiting family and wishing to be less weight. Its silly, if I know I am visiting my eldest sister etc I go into diet mode. Why do I think I need to be less weight to visit family? I am a 60 yr old woman that is still waiting for approval from family. That's sad, just sad. I need to let all that go huh. Easier said than done.
Tonight I will make a sushi bake. Its just nori seaweed sheets pressed into a cupcake pan with white rice, then a spoonful of salmon dip, then smoked salmon some drizzled honey. After they come outta the oven I will put a blob of avocado on each. They are heavenly!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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I did my dumbbells Yay! Thirty reps.
I went up to five pounds on Tuesday, but got a little sore so back to four pounds tonight. Maybe I will do five again on Saturday.
Annie in Delaware2 -
I have been happier thanks to Pip’s help and very grateful. ❤️. 😊. 💖. It is good to be back with my friends here. ⭐️
Katla
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Have to let you know- a huge deal happened this evening, at least huge to me. Dh came home, ranting and cussing like crazy again because of his mom. He went out fed the cats and then sat down. About ten minutes later he actually came in and apologized for it and said he just needed some time to calm down. Got his plate of food(it was cold by that time) and thanked me for it.
These are both big deals. I just hope he can let things go a little.
Part of what he was so pissed about is when he took food over to his mom, she asked if I had cooked it- He said yes(I had cooked part, part just warmed up, but he didn't tell her that part because she has been complaining about frozen food)-She immediately told him to bring the garbage can over and threw it in the trash- didn't even try it. She thinks I just give her left overs- wants food prepared especially just for her-like from a restaurant (he picks up food daily there for her).
I don't care if she eats my food or not. He is mad about it because it is disrespectful.
She used to HATE it when I would bring food over before when his dad was alive because he always loved it. She refused to eat it.
She did like it when she first got hurt and couldn't cook for herself. Now the princess wants someone to cook just for her. Sorry, I am NOT that person. I will cook some things and make it the way she likes but not catering to her like she wants. Just wish dh would stop it.
She was mad because, first, she was almost out of cigerettes- had to go get 2 cartons- there goes $300 and then that "friend" is coming over this weekend. Took it out on dh and then he had to go get the cig. for her. Totally CRAZY-
Debbie12 -
Did an extreme strength DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a HiLo Recharge DVD.
After exercising came home and went with Vince to the orthopedist. Basically, he’s opted to just let it heal on its own, which can take 8 to 12 weeks. Looks like no bowling for him. Good thing they have a permanent sub for the guy who was arrested.
Helped Vince do some laundry then in the pool
I don’t do many reality shows. Really, it isn’t really reality, so much is scripted. I do like to watch “Worst Cooks in America”. Sometimes you get good ideas
I did get up at 12:25 for the 12:34 launch. At least this time it did go up. Night launches are always spectacular
Kim – so sorry about your mom’s fall. Hope she heals quickly
I never had a MySpace account or an AOL account. That’s IT
Susan – welcome
YEAAAA pip!!!
Kim – yup, that’s me who uses the silken tofu. I’ve also used avacado as an oil substitute. Right now I’m thinking “will prunes put in the food processor with a little water” work as an oil substitute? We shall see. I’m going to try that when I get home
Barbara – sounds like a wonderful birthday to me
Debbie – great reading about your hubby but his mother! Now she’s something else.
Went to cards tonight. One lady mentioned about another card game they play on alternate Fri. nights. I was going to check it out but then she said that they play for 10 cents. Admitted, that’s not a lot of money, but playing for money just doesn’t interest me. Not to mention the fact that I don’t have the money with me.
Michele still in FL3 -
Michele-I have bought some of the prune puree that is made for baking with. Haven't used it in a while though
Yes, my MIL is really something else. Hate runs very deep in that woman.1 -
Cycling today!!
Machka in Oz4 -
Hi everyone. Today is day 2 and it has become painfully obvious I need to make some serious changes now. The worst thing I do is skip meals. End up starving and overeat. Right now (10:30 pm) I have 790 cals left from doing just that. Ugh
Since this is where I overeat crappy food I'm gonna try something different. Talked to my hubby, who is very supportive, and came up with a plan. Specific food to eat and prolog to see where it puts me so I won't go over. Little ocd and neurotic, definitely! Lol
So here I go!6 -
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Hi everyone. Today is day 2 and it has become painfully obvious I need to make some serious changes now. The worst thing I do is skip meals. End up starving and overeat. Right now (10:30 pm) I have 790 cals left from doing just that. Ugh
Since this is where I overeat crappy food I'm gonna try something different. Talked to my hubby, who is very supportive, and came up with a plan. Specific food to eat and prolog to see where it puts me so I won't go over. Little ocd and neurotic, definitely! Lol
So here I go!
Welcome! Give yourself grace about it all. You have a plan. Make sure its your plan not husbands. You are in the drivers seat of your own life friend.💖🤗. Just know you are worth the planning and organization. It stops you from not eating crappy stuff.😜. Remember the most important thing in any food plan is preparation. Its the cutting, chopping and sauting! It might mean a little more time but really fixing a pan of great food for me, its so much more satisfying than opening a corner of some box and nuking it. You got this!
Rebecca
Whidbey island
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Kim - thinking of you and your Mom.
Katla - I’m so happy for you that Pip was able to help you.
Debbie - That was a big deal. Let’s hope it’s a tiny step forward.
Abusive mothers don’t deserve to have a child, grown or not, that cares like your DH does. I think he would do well to step back a bit, for your sake and his.
I finished my ceramic piece tonight, I just need to seal it and then I’ll take a picture.
Long day today so I’m off to bed.
Tracey in Edmonton4 -
Hi everyone. Today is day 2 and it has become painfully obvious I need to make some serious changes now. The worst thing I do is skip meals. End up starving and overeat. Right now (10:30 pm) I have 790 cals left from doing just that. Ugh
Since this is where I overeat crappy food I'm gonna try something different. Talked to my hubby, who is very supportive, and came up with a plan. Specific food to eat and prolog to see where it puts me so I won't go over. Little ocd and neurotic, definitely! Lol
So here I go!
I have the same problem skipping meals eating at night not using my calories but my husband doesn't support me to much so I try to do it on my own it's not working out to good yet. I've hurt my knee I go to the sport doctor tomorrow praying it's not another surgery.6 -
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Hello ladies I'm Sandy I'm 53 years old and I've been having joint problems and my blood sugar is not under control so it hinders some of my treatment. I need to change my eating more. I have depression problems as well with my other problems. I go to the sport doctor tomorrow. I'm praying no surgery. Deb I had a mother in law who treated me poorly and my husband never done anything about I was the one who had to help her when she couldn't help herself but she did apologized to me before she passed away so maybe there's still hope that one day she'll see the error of her ways.
Sandy from a Ky6 -
Stealing from Barbara.
Pip Pip Hooray!!! …and Hallelujah Katla49!!!4 -
Debbie, It sounds as if your husband may be going through a mental/emotional shift because his mother is pushing him to his limit. Now might be a good time for you to go to him and tell him it’s OK if he needs to vent as long as he treats you as an ally and friend while doing it. His mother is abusing him, and he is using you as his whipping boy instead of retaliating. You need another role.
Karen in Virginia5 -
Barbara
I would love love love for you to come visit. There are guest quarters in the geezers home...and baby Rory will sleep on your boob in the recliner for hours. Then she’ll wake up and need a dry diaper and a bottle (Mom pumps and supplements). Then she will coo and smile and burp and go back to sleep on your boob again.
Bring your swim suit.
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margaretturk wrote: »Karen Hoping it is not raccoons. Check with insurance if it is major. Need to find where they are coming in and seal the opening. Happened to a friend and they had to have it professionally cleaned and all new insulation because of raccoons. It is not a job for the average homeowner because droppings can be toxic. Every fall at our son's house I have to leave the lights on at night to deter bats from getting inside.
Interesting about fire and pets. Last night while cooking the smoke detector went off. DrewB went and hid. She is not afraid of fireworks or loud dogs. The alarm upset her. I know now if there is a fire where she will go and hide. Small children can respond in the same way. Important info to know if heaven forbid you have a fire in your home.
Margaret, I’m not planning to do the extermination/remediation myself. I’m getting suggestions for exterminators from my FB Community group. So far I have 2 good recommendations.
We got through our fire drill yesterday. My spouse tried to bargain with me. I swear she thought of every way to “cheat” - have the dogs on a leash already, go sit in the lounge with her rollator so she could just walk out on one level, ignore the drill altogether, go out to the evacuation area ahead of time, on and on. I finally agreed to put a rollator outside for her so she would have someplace to sit until we got the all clear.
As it was, she did pretty well. When the alarm went off, she went out, hung the “everyone is out of this apartment” sign on the outer door, grabbed the bag with spare collars/leashes...but then tried to go after Mabel and Molly who had taken off down the hall. I prompted her to leave them, and go down the stairs. Molly came right away, and Mabel eventually made her way down as other people came down the hall toward the stairs.
She safely negotiated three flights of stairs. Yay! Once we got out, I pulled the stashed rollator out for her, and we walked to the evacuation area. The dogs were both with us by then, and stayed close to us as we walked. I didn’t pick them up because we were pretending I wasn’t there.
Once we were at the evacuation area, other people helped get the harnesses and leashes on the dogs, and my spouse sat down on the rollator. Hopefully in a real fire if I am not home, she will remember to leave the dogs to fend for themselves (I worry about this), as she needs all her focus and energy to get herself down the stairs. There are so many people who will help with the dogs if she can just get them out of the apartment. They didn’t hide, thankfully.
Karen in Virginia
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Sandy, We are so glad you are here. This is an amazing group of amazing women and you will find support here. This thread moves right along, so try to come back often - welcome aboard!2
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Bicycle ride earlier and then a walk on the beach, mostly in bare feet on the sand and in the water.
Machka in Oz
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