WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2023
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Good morning, afternoon, evening to all!
Tracey-My father did things like your brother did with your mom when he had to care for my grandfather. He never seemed to have enough time to fix the garage door, so he couldn't get the car out, for example.
I hope you get your work situation sorted. I wouldn't stick around in that situation either. We spend too much time of our lives at work. It needs to be tolerable, at least.
Barbie-I bought a Hyundai plug-in hybrid and I just plug it into the 110v wall outlet. It works fine. It's a slow charge, but I just plug it in overnight. That said, my car doesn't go 250 miles on a charge, which would take longer than overnight to charge, but I could also charge it a bit at a time. So far, however, we haven't had reason to put in a power wall of any sort.
Allie-Like Carol, I enjoy hearing that Carmine seems in better spirits with Seth around. I hope it continues for a while.
We just put together and painted a nice "greenhouse" for our deck. We have terrible issues with the rats eating anything we put out there, so we need something that we can mostly close up. The new one looks really nice out there. Hoping the mister will get the tomatoes planted today and we should have them trickling in until late Fall.
The post-nasal drip continues. I think the allergens are just so crazy now because of all the rain and nothing I do seems to help, though likely is. Some days are better than others, but every day is some kind of challenge.
The mister has been cranky all week. It's annoying. There is no particular reason, that either of us can determine. At least he's aware of it.
I signed up for a dental service mission trip to Central America yesterday. My step-sister has been doing these for many years and always seems to be looking for volunteers to go along. The timing finally works for me this year. I'm taking my friend's 19 year-old son. He is hoping to head to medical school, so this will be good experience for him. There is a chance we will get booted off in favor of taking actual dental techs or hygienists, but for now I think we are in.
Today I will work in the yard a while, get in some sort of exercise, and probably go to the grocery store. The guys are going out on the boat tomorrow, so I need to make something to feed them.
Tina in CA5 -
Grandma got the sandbox ,mom got it set up while he was napping.. she said he was happily playing in there making noises with his trucks using his imagination..Bless his little heart !!7 -
Absolutely knackered.
Kids amazing. The mug painting went well and was not too chaotic.
Max made an amazing video about DH on Japanese holiday! All fake. Extraordinary.
Edie got help from DH in making a jacuzzi for her rabbit.
I helped Bea with her cardboard dog, glueing tissue paper to it. It was nearly the end of me!
Then we went out to Fatto. Now home!
All quiet for the moment. Bea and DH playing chess.
Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Nasty thunderstorms here today. Teddy is glued to my side. He goes from panting and shivering to just being exhausted. Poor dog.
Annie in Delaware3 -
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Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them.
Is there an "earthquake season" Tina?!? I had no idea. I can't imagine living through your fire season though. I worry about you guys every year. I wish they'd do some better forest management out there.
I love The Family Stone too, Rosemarie! It's so hilarious and heartwarming.
Tracy and Machka, you will both LOVE Under the Tuscan Sun. It is a really neat movie about making it through life changes and coming out AHEAD!
Tracey, that is absolutely horrible about your supervisor. I agree with Lanette. It would make me very nervous to have my family there. Of course, clients probably have no idea what's going on behind the scenes aside from the constant turnover and that's never a good sign.
I do love your shirt though!
15. Get active by singing today (even if you think you can’t sing)... HAHAHA! There's not a day that I don't sing! Much to my "neighbor's" distress (sometimes)
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN4 -
My ten:
1. Age: 75
2. Live: 10 acres in Snohomish-Monroe area of WA state.
3. Retired since 2015. Worked as Aquatic Center Specialist for rehab department of large hospital in SD.
4. Family: Widowed since 2019, one son in SanDiego, live with DD in WA, one DGS in MD. Lots of extended family all over.
5. Sports: swimming, horseback riding.
6. Hobbies: reading, singing in choir, crocheting.
7. Season: Fall but I really like spring in WA too.
8. Music: Pretty much all kinds except rap. Love classical.
9. Pets: DD and I have 2 horses, Suni (quarter horse) and Ruby (Arabian), 2 Kinder goats, Orville and Wilbur; 1 barn cat, Tootsie; 3 housecats, JJ, Oskar and Rinn (part munchkin cat) and a labradoodle named Nessa.
10. Food: I am a certified chocoholic.
DD is working overtime today to make some extra money for her trip to Africa in June. I am going to try to get some yardwork done before it rains.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA6 -
Rosemarie and Carla ~ I also liked The Family Stone. My favorite movie with Dermot Mulroney was The Wedding Date he did with Debra Messing. They seemed to click with each other in that one.
Carol in GA3 -
minicooper452 wrote: »Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them.
Is there an "earthquake season" Tina?!? I had no idea. I can't imagine living through your fire season though. I worry about you guys every year. I wish they'd do some better forest management out there.
I love The Family Stone too, Rosemarie! It's so hilarious and heartwarming.
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
There isn't actually a season for "earthquakes." It's just part of the four seasons here that we "joke" about. Flood, fire, earthquake, and drought seasons.
As for forest management, it's not the issue. They are doing a fine job with that here. Usually, it's a human that starts a fire, on purpose or from negligence. We have this cycle where we are dry as can be and fires start (because it's dry) and then it rains (YAY!), but causes the brush to grow and hence, creates more "fuel" for fires. That will be later this year. So, we can't win.
We had one fire in our canyon (in the middle of the city) because someone was living there and tossed a cigarette butt or something like that.
Tina in CA
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My new pants that I ordered online came in. The fit is exactly right, tapered but not skin tight. The material is odd. Instead of old fashioned soft absorbent cotton, it's a sleek stretchy synthetic called polyamide. Hmm. They feel like they would be hot for exercise. How can I tell if they breathe well? The basement is a little cool. I'm at 166 lbs. and my goal is 140 or so, so they may not fit by fall.
They are so much more trendy than the old basics. These are black with a subtle black on black camo pattern. Hmm. Maybe an update is a good thing.
Annie in Delaware
Eta: the reviews call them breathable. Worth a try, I guess. They are called joggers, which are looser than leggings.4 -
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 1hr 52nin 2sec, 25elev, 3.20ap, 82ahr, 107mhr, 6.04mi= 637c
Strava app= 740c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 14.27min, 233elev, 167aw, 21.4amph, 40gear, 126ahr, 156mhr, 5.15mi= 123c
Strava app= 138c
Zwift stats- 14.29min, 233elev, 166aw, 57arpm, 21.38amph, 5.16mi= 138c
Total cal 7600 -
Dh needed to go down to TAPS Plastic for something he needs for his newest 3D printed project( A Battlestar Galactica replica of one of their helmets). We have been there many times and always pick up some of the scrap pieces plastics. This time, the cashier had over heard me telling her I was going to use it for my daycare girl so when we got to the register, she said, oh, all educators get any of the scraps FREE!! I had never known that. We have bought so much each time we go there. She even told me to go get some more to fill up my box.
Then we went to Grocery Outlet in Concord. We usually don't go to that one because we dont find many deals. This time, I hit the jackpot with plants. They have the best prices around for veggie plants. $2.50 each BUT, gets better. Each of the four tomato plant pots I picked had multiple plants. Three had two plants each and one had four! so ten plants for $10! I have already divided the plants up so they have their own pots and will grow better. I will share with friends now. All were nice heirloom varieties.
Went to Hobby Lobby and got some craft projects for next Easter- 75% off.
Went to lunch at the Chinese buffet. Ate some sushi(leaving half the rice) and then lots of veggies and seafood. Skipped almost all the fried food.
Dh is now napping, I got my tomatoes done, now time to go get started on weeding the garden(the project I had planned to do all day until dh said he needed to run to TAPS.)
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I have been reading along, just have been overwhelmed with so many things, and everyone else seems to be offering any advice I would have. So YOU ARE ALL LOVED!
Margaret Love the post! And the timing couldn't have been better for me.
I have been a MESS! Am doing better today. Details in spoiler for anyone wanting to know. Just know that I am still here and am doing okay today.I have had a migraine since the 4th. Nothing was even putting a dent in it. I couldn't concentrate, couldn't motivate, and apparently have been really grumpy and *kitten* for about 3 weeks or so according to DH, employees, and customers (who noticed I wasn't feeling well). This past Wednesday it all came to a head. I LOST IT! I went to bed crying at 630. All the while praying that I didn't wake up in the morning. I said it was bad. Knowing I am loved and needed kept me from doing anything drastic, but the thought had crossed my mind. I felt I could do nothing right and was tired of hurting. DH tried to talk with me. I couldn't do it! I gave up and went to bed. Still wasn't great on Thursday morning, but calmer. DH wanted me to call the doctor thinking the medicine is the culprit. I told him I hadn't taken anything other than Estradiol since Wednesday morning. I was feeling better by Thursday PM though still not great. Head was still pounding. I finally don't have a headache today and feel more like me. Now that I know that it is a reaction to the medicine(s), I messaged both my heart doctors. Probably won't hear anything back until Monday or Tuesday, but I am not taking that med anymore. I have had this issue for 10 years without meds, I am not going to feel miserable so that they feel better.
So for now, I am better. Oldest daughter and her family are on their way here for a short visit. Weather is 99% chance of rain tomorrow with falling temperatures, so didn't go to farm.
Gotta go finish deviled eggs for oldest grandson. More later.
Much love,
Kylia in Ohio
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Tomorrow we leave for pismo beach , camping for a week6
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Tina, We have been talking for more than a year about buying an environmentally friendly car. We considered hybrid and plug in hybrid but the more we research and talk about it, the more we are fascinated by the idea of a totally electric car that doesn't require any gasoline. Just like many people are going on the voyage of a lifetime or remodeling their homes, this is our fabulous treat for ourselves. The dedicated 50 Amp service to plug in the car is essential and we are excited about the prospect of it. Your Central America trip sounds like a great opportunity to go somewhere interesting and be useful at the same time. I hope all the pieces fall into place for you.
Barbie in NW WA 5 -
Rebecca: The situation with the mail coming back undeliverable is irksome. Is there an organization that works with military families that could maybe step in and help?
Carol: I have not seen The Wedding Date but will look for this.
Kim: Aging parents are a worry. My mother is 92 and until now has refused a personal care assistant which she needs or a house keeper. My brothers are cracking down now and requiring her to have both. Both are indicated for her. She is just being stubborn.
Tina: I hope you are able to go on the Dental Service mission trip to Central America!
SirenoftheSea: Welcome! Yes Water Aerobics is a sport. At least in my world view!
Annie: I hope your Dad is okay. He is out doing the lawn so that is a good sign. He has some energy. I mowed the lawn for many years but have been using a lawn service the last few. Maybe there is a high school student nearby who could care for the lawn.
Heather: Love the mugs and art sessions that you had! May Mary Quant rest in peace. She seems like a creative person as well as a business women.
I have come to understand that there are more memories of my husband in the family room, so I am spending more time in the family room. This brings me peace.
I did go out to dinner with a group of people Friday night. I had salmon which was delicious. I love salmon!
I have walked on the college campus, by the pond the last 2 days. I still need more exercise.
I have little desire to go to a movie theater. I would much rather watch the movies at home and relax and pause them as I need to. That being said, I am thinking about joining a movie group in town that reviews movies. I thought that might be interesting.
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
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Good evening ladies!
Kylia glad you feel better. It's so difficult to function at all with a migraine.
I ate 1083 calories today, Yay! And I did twenty minutes on the bike, and then the dumbbells, Yay! For a deficit of 399, Yay! Things are going nicely on that front. Although I took my measurements today and they are all over the place. I think I'm doing it wrong. My neck should not be growing.
My Dad was surprised when I told him to skip church until he gets the Covid results. He agreed, but he hadn't thought of it. I'm trying to stay away from him but he gets close so he can hear, and because he doesn't think. I hope he gets better soon before we all get sick.
Annie in Delaware
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »My new pants that I ordered online came in. The fit is exactly right, tapered but not skin tight. The material is odd. Instead of old fashioned soft absorbent cotton, it's a sleek stretchy synthetic called polyamide. Hmm. They feel like they would be hot for exercise. How can I tell if they breathe well? The basement is a little cool. I'm at 166 lbs. and my goal is 140 or so, so they may not fit by fall.
They are so much more trendy than the old basics. These are black with a subtle black on black camo pattern. Hmm. Maybe an update is a good thing.
Annie in Delaware
Eta: the reviews call them breathable. Worth a try, I guess. They are called joggers, which are looser than leggings.
Synthetic fabrics are better than cotton when exercising. Cotton holds the moisture (sweat) and stays wet, which can cause chafing and if you're exercising outside, hypothermia. Whereas synthetic fabrics dry quickly.
Unless I'm doing a casual walk, I don't exercise in cotton.
M in Oz3 -
Questions
1. Where are you on the chart above?
I feel like I've been in the Learning Zone since the mid-1990s ... 25-30 years.
2. Where would you like to be on the chart above?
Now ... I'd like to figure out what my comfort zone is and spend a bit of time there. Soon, I might want to move on to the Growth Zone. We'll see.
3. What is your comfort zone? How would you define a comfort zone?
Genuine question because I don't know anymore.
Machka in Oz1 -
Machka - This was coloured by me. It’s a design my machine drew and I coloured. I’m trying to learn the art of sublimation and I’m practicing.
Yours are beautiful. One problem with the infusible ink I have to use is the colour isn’t accurate until it’s heated. Just like glazes in ceramics, so sometimes my colour choices leave a bit to be desired.
Barbara - I sing frequently. Over the last few years I’ve enjoyed more music than I have since I was a teen. I have actually found tv very boring lately. Except for the musical type shows and documentaries of people I find interesting.
Barbie - my young coworker with three young girls is taking her girls to the movie this weekend. They are going to a theatre with reclining seats. She said she knows her and her husband will get a good nap in while the girls are entertained. She said it will be about a 250 nap but worth it.
I’m like you when I comes to movies I like to pause and rewind if necessary.
Lanette - it’s management that I’m referring to leaving. We do have a pretty stable workforce on the floor except in the kitchen. We have noticed that it’s hard to fill open positions everywhere right now though, especially nurses.
It sounds like you had a very productive day. Can’t wait to see your chicken coop.
Margaret - I should read that book.
Tina - dealing with cranky misters is difficult.
I hope this week is better for you.
Heather - great cups! I hope your sleepover went well.
Carla - I will definitely have to find that movie. Sounds like a good Sunday afternoon activity.
I have to say that the residents are extremely well taken care of and my boss is the kindest person with them. She reminds us all the time how we are guests in their home.
Kylia - I’m glad you realized it was meds. You always have so much stress, it’s no wonder you lost it with a headache on top of it all.
Hope you feel 100% soon.
Rosemarie - it’s good you are getting out and joining things. I heard a study the other day that doing group activities keep our brains healthier than doing things on our own.
Went to my honorary granddaughter’s first birthday today. I bought her a band in a box and her Mom loved it. I did tell her before it was opened that I would 100% return it with no hard feelings. It has maracas, a triangle, symbols, a tambourine, a clapper and another piece that I can’t remember the name of.
My daughter and I both bought her the same outfit, she bought it in size 12 months and I bought it in 18 months.
Here is my granddaughter holding her.
Tracey in Edmonton10 -
Prayers needed for my daycare girl's family. Her step grandpa who is a good friend of my dh's sent dh a suicide note and is not answering his phone. He hasn't been heard from since 5am-he didn't go to work and he left his wallet at home. Dh had to be the one to tell his parents. the guy's wife hasn't even contacted them. We are praying that he changed his mind after sending the text to dh but most likely he didn't.13
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dlfk202000 wrote: »Prayers needed for my daycare girl's family. Her step grandpa who is a good friend of my dh's sent dh a suicide note and is not answering his phone. He hasn't been heard from since 5am-he didn't go to work and he left his wallet at home. Dh had to be the one to tell his parents. the guy's wife hasn't even contacted them. We are praying that he changed his mind after sending the text to dh but most likely he didn't.
Prayers ... but I also hope that your husband has rung the police.1 -
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16. Go exploring around your local area and notice new things –maybe inside, forecast is too rainy/blustery.
Woo HOO! Over 10K steps so far today, for the first time since Dec 16 2022. No wonder I’m looking forward to bed. Read everyone but comments will be few.
Debbie prayer said for Ezie’s step grandpa and family.
Kylia glad you stopped those meds. What awful side effects. There’s got to be a better way to treat your heart issues that aren’t bothering you than worsening the migraines you already suffer. ((hugs))
Karen speaking of awful side effects, how’s your spouse doing?
Sorry, even though I read everything, I’m so sleepy I can’t remember all the responses I intended.04/15: Move: 2 sets PT with dumbbells, dog group, Lone Ranch beach stroll with T. steps:10047
Fuel: plants running count for week so far: almonds, asparagus, cashews, cranberries, ginger, peanut oil, pecans, rice-brown, tangerines, tea, wheat-cookies/matzoh/sourdough CI=1467
Live: Joe, readings, BP, start a load of laundry, Wt:134.9
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2023: Be of good cheer. April: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
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dlfk202000 wrote: »Prayers needed for my daycare girl's family. Her step grandpa who is a good friend of my dh's sent dh a suicide note and is not answering his phone. He hasn't been heard from since 5am-he didn't go to work and he left his wallet at home. Dh had to be the one to tell his parents. the guy's wife hasn't even contacted them. We are praying that he changed his mind after sending the text to dh but most likely he didn't.
Prayers ... but I also hope that your husband has rung the police.
Others got messages too. Everyone, including his wife's ex(they got along well), telling him where the car was but also telling him that he would make sure they never found his body, the pastor, his wife, one of his step daughters but not his other(Ezie's mom-he had issues with her because she said all he was was a step (as in step dad) to her and not a real dad) and his parents did not get one.
We are really praying that he just disappeared for a while and will eventually turn up back in the Philippines with his parents
His parents asked dh to go to where they found his phone and he asked me to go with him. We stood there for quite a while but most of the police were leaving and CHP declined to come out to help with the search because of the terrain and the homeless camp around there they felt it wasn't safe. They did have the helocoptor up with the infra red scopes looking and found nothing
Coast Guard came out and was searching in the water.
Dh thinks it is possible he just tossed his phone there and the drove to the marina and parked there, about a mile or so away. He could have taken the ferry from there- no one knows and no survelience cameras are around any of those areas.
The family thought he was going to work- got dressed and left for work at the regular time in work clothes. He did say goodbye to the ring camera on their door that he never does. He looked so sad, touching the door for a few extra seconds then blew a kiss to the camera and waved.9 -
Yesterday was restful and I intend today to be the same. Planning to pick up grandson and go visit eldest daughter after lunch.
Tracey: Love the tshirt design. Rats to your disagreeable boss.
Annie: You are doing a grand job with your parents. I know from experience how difficult it is to take on that roll reversal. Yay! For the new pants!
Kylia: So glad it was the meds. Just try and take care of YOU!
Allie: Miles is such a cutie pie. It’s good to know that Carmine has found a friend.
Heather: I love all the arty activities, and your experimental paintings.
Rebecca: ((( hugs!)))
Rosemarie: The movie group sounds interesting.
Machka:
1. I've been in the learning/growth zone for quite some time. It's scary at times, but I feel the fear and do anyway!
2. I'm exactly where I want to be.
3. I'm happy where I am, so I suppose I must be in my comfort zone!
Debbie: Prayers and hugs for that poor family.
Intentions for April:🔹Maintain weight < 140 (I have managed to stay at the lower end of the 140s)Intentions for today:
🔹Continue with Solid Habit development
📍Solid habits
📍general chores
📍active rest day
📍visit elder daughter after lunch.
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for all those those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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