WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2023
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Pip - Those sliding shelves look great! Especially the top ones. I'm very envious!
I love the couple of thin ones we've got, and our corner turntable that takes all our saucepans. But could do with more for supplies.
My son came over yesterday to pick up Bea. He is worn out from all the business with the house renovation. Although they have an architect, he seems to be doing everything himself to troubleshoot all the problems that come up, and they are BIG problems. Supplies, underpinning, windows not arriving, insurance claims, he is on the phone sorting it. Plus he has been promoted at work, and does most of the work of looking after three children. Trying to borrow more money from the bank. House prices falling a bit.
I knew it would be like this, but they were so 'gung ho' and optimistic. I went through two major house renovations and they nearly killed me. Still, it will be all over one day, and it will be lovely.
If he still has his health!
Of course, teachers' strikes don't help, so DH is having the girls tomorrow. DDIL has a podcast recording to do at the apartment. There is another strike next Tuesday, after the early May Bank holiday. Soooo many bank holidays in May with extra for the coronation. Not good when you work at home! Three children in the apartment.
They go off for a week's holiday at the end of May, and can't wait.
Today I may run, then write, (just finishing off my chapter on personal growth courses), then do some painting with DH. We're not going to French Circle tonight as we both have a heavy schedule tomorrow. I've emailed the organiser, who is doing the talk, and also the new person we meet there. I suggested a coffee sometime, and she was very receptive to the idea! We shall see if she becomes a friend. I don't know a lot about her yet.
Good news is that DH received his notification for his new Covid booster! He is going on Sunday. This will be his 6th jab! Good timing 7 weeks before the cruise.
Love to all. Hope my hips hold out for the run. They were really painful yesterday on the walk back from school.
Heather UK xxxxxxxx6 -
LisaInArkansas wrote: »Pip - the cabinets look amazing. It's exactly what I want when we get ours redone. Couple years off, still, but a girl can dream.
Annie - Sounds like a couple of tough days. Glad you're working with the PT folks.
Heather - Johnny is a saint among men.
What a charming picture.
Got through the test with minimal trauma this morning - they're always less disturbing than I predict when I'm dreading them. Had to bolt a quart of contrast, which just tasted like stale water, wait an hour, lay on a sort of mini-MRI table, with just a donut at one end. They put an IV in for another contrast, fed that in at the ten-minute mark, ten more minutes of sliding in and out of the donut, and I was done. Talking to the PCP tomorrow over the phone. At least I don't have to go anywhere, or fast beforehand.
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More cold and rainy all day tomorrow and Thursday, too.
Later, my lovelies,
Lisa in AR
Yep ... the large donut is a CT scan. 😀
I've had many, especially for my kidney stones.
M in Oz1 -
dlfk202000 wrote: »LisaInArkansas wrote: »Pip - the cabinets look amazing. It's exactly what I want when we get ours redone. Couple years off, still, but a girl can dream.
Annie - Sounds like a couple of tough days. Glad you're working with the PT folks.
Heather - Johnny is a saint among men. What a charming picture.
Got through the test with minimal trauma this morning - they're always less disturbing than I predict when I'm dreading them. Had to bolt a quart of contrast, which just tasted like stale water, wait an hour, lay on a sort of mini-MRI table, with just a donut at one end. They put an IV in for another contrast, fed that in at the ten-minute mark, ten more minutes of sliding in and out of the donut, and I was done. Talking to the PCP tomorrow over the phone. At least I don't have to go anywhere, or fast beforehand.
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More cold and rainy all day tomorrow and Thursday, too.
Later, my lovelies,
Lisa in AR
glad your test went better than expected- I found out the hard way that I am very allergic to the contrast they used on me-(iodine). and SUPER claustrophobic on the scan that is enclosed(don't remember if it is the MRI or CT
Two different ones that were both terrible, in different ways
The enclosed one is the MRI ... or as I like to call it "Nap Time!" I fall asleep in them.
I think I have had more MRIs than CTs because I get the MRIs for joint issues and to monitor my brain cyst.
I'm in one or the other at least once a year.
M in Oz3 -
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Last MRI I had at Ohio State was different-they had a mirror in the top so if you opened your eyes you could see out and see staff behind the glass wall. Still kept eyes closed most of the time-I don't sleep through them but do meditate.
Staff meetings yesterday and two more today. Used to just have two groups but since Covid break them down to groups of 50 or so each. Good to see everyone but tiring!
Got blood work taken Monday. Got message from lab order was wrong. Contacted Endo office. They were on it before I texted them. Turns out lab tech entered order wrong. They are running tests now so no need for redraw. I think this is first time this has ever happened, so not too bad.
Pip-enjoy new cabinets! I wish I had gotten pull outs when I got kitchen redone. I love the corner lazy Susan I have for pots.
Annie-have you checked computer cords to make sure connection is secure? Sometimes the wires get crimped. Flickering screen is quite often drivers, but I thought you checked for that. I find the current Windows to be strange. I am much preferring my Mac, but have to use Windows at work.
Heather-Son's renovation does sound massive.
Off to get some stretches in before work. Working from home tomorrow and vacation day Friday!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio2 -
Good Wednesday.
New furnace/ac unit going in today. Ouch! DH gets that task. I did make heart doctor appt for today. I am seeing her PA. We will see. I am not happy to try another medicine, but DH getting concerned.
Ginny and Machka I think I will see if I can work from home one day a week after we get through Spring. It would be a good mental health day. Fingers crossed. I like that idea.
MRI/CT I am claustrophobic and barely managed CT of heart. Neuro gave me Valium for the MRI that insurance declined. I need to call around for getting that done without insurance.
Turnarounds/lazy susans I always thought they were for food. Mine has canned goods, boxed goods, and things like oils and syrups. My daughter uses hers for pots/pans. I had never thought of that and just thought she was weird, yet several of you do the same thing. She does have a shallow pantry. I only have kitchen cabinets. I love my slide outs which I use for pots. Baking goods are in the top corner cabinet which I wished also had lazy Susan in it, but not deep enough. I require a step stool for anything above the second shelf and that one is a stretch. The most used items are low.
Nothing else exciting on this side.
High fives!
Hugs!
Lots of ❤️
Kylia in Ohio3 -
MRI/CT I am claustrophobic and barely managed CT of heart. Neuro gave me Valium for the MRI that insurance declined. I need to call around for getting that done without insurance.
Nothing else exciting on this side.
High fives!
Hugs!
Lots of ❤️
Kylia in Ohio
But you can just about sit up in a CT scan. And there's only a little bit of you that's in the enormous hoop (donut).
https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/dental+diagnostic+and+pharmacy+services/sa+medical+imaging/sami+services/computed+tomography+(ct)
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I'm finding all the arrangements a bit vague for my OCD, so I'm keeping out of it until I know their definite plans.
I have OCD too! Donna from NC0 -
Machka I know, but I had to keep looking over my head or my heart would race. Not sure why it was such a problem. CT I can at least do without extra meds.0
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Back to work today but because it was a gorgeous day, I took a walk to the Botanical Gardens at lunch. 5.7 kilometres.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/
Machka in Oz
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Good Morning, dear hearts!
Dinner last night with my wife and my old medical school classmate who is now head of Radiology at the Medical College of Virginia. She is a brilliant photographer and just got back from a trip to Borneo. To kick off her Borneo visit, a startled monkey bit her leg. She said it was one of the most challenging trips she has ever been on.
This photo is not from her Borneo trip, but the comment is so typical of her. She is a stitch and I love her.
Have a good day, my friends.
Karen in Virginia
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I’m up and had a shower at 6:43 am. I am in a comfortable chair and have a sunny view of a lovely farmhouse across the road.
Machka—I love the photos you took at the botanical gardens. They’re beautiful!
Last night I watched Gun-smoke with DH. I gave him a kiss good night and came up to my place and watched TV. I enjoyed several shows set in Alaska.
Katla
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Morning ladies
Here with Mr Miles
Who didn't sleep well so is napping.
Going to be a yucky few weeks here with clouds rain and lower than normal temps.
Tonight we are supposed to have a Spring Fling get together at our condo complex.will see if im up to it..I signed up to go.. but I didn't sleep well either.1 -
Ooof! Spring yard work. I am taking it bit by bit (30 minutes at a time) and my glutes are feeling it! This past weekend was mainly "clean-up" of branches and pulled a few weeds in the flower beds. But yeah, hello muscles I haven't used in a year! I am down a couple of pounds! Yea! I also got a phone call yesterday from my "secret keeper" friend. She lives in NM so we don't see each other often; and only communicate about four times a year. But it was nice to hear her voice. Yesterday morning, as I sat drinking my coffee, it started snowing. At first I was really irritated, because the warmer temps have been really nice. But the snowflakes were so big and fluffy, I changed my mind and decided they were beautiful. So...I ran downstairs and grabbed my two pre-lit trees; brought them up and plugged them in. We had hot cocoa and marshmallows, sang Christmas songs, and decorated our craft (caterpillars) with Christmas craft supplies. The temps rose and the snow was gone by noon. It was a great day!
Pip - Love the cupboards! I have been rethinking mine. We really haven't done any remodeling of our home since we moved in. Just a fresh coat of paint here and there, over the years. I have noticed that my DH has been having trouble getting into some of the cupboards; so definitely need to think about alternative storage solutions.
Michele- we have made the yogurt pops before. One frozen treat that we make/eat more often is this: Fill a small waffle cone with layers of yogurt, blueberries, strawberry or raspberry puree, and top with a few mini chocolate chips. Then wrap them in foil and freeze them. The kids call them Supercones; because I told them the fruits we used are "superfoods" and very, very, good for them. lol
Katiebug- Wow! So busy with the talks! I wish I were there to hear them! I am sure you will do well!
Heather- I love that Edie can express herself to you! It sounds as if she recognizes that "soulmate/soulsister" in you, her grandmother. What a special bond to have! And can I just say, your DH is amazing and wonderful the way he interacts with the kids. It takes a special man to walk down the street in a bow and rainbow backpack! lol Just wonderful!
Karen- The services and friendship within your community is fantastic! I love to hear all of the things you do.
Cremation vs Burial- I was 26 when my parents passed away; my youngest sibling was 22 and in the army. My parents wished to be cremated, but had no wishes on what to do with the ashes. My youngest sibling wanted a place to visit them, so we bought a plot in the local cemetery and had a stone put in for both my parents. Their ashes went to my sister's place. Urns were never bought as the intention was to scatter the ashes at a time when all six of us kids were together. So...mom and dad stayed in their original "containers/boxes" and took up residence in a closet. They eventually made the move to Florida with my sister. Because my family has a twisted sense of humor, we would comment about "mom and dad retired in Florida" and make other weird comments that we thought were absolutely hilarious in our own irreverent way. lol (my parents would have found it funny as well). Anyway, their ashes were finally scattered, many years later, when my younger sister passed away and wanted her ashes scattered on family property up north. So, the day after my younger sister's memorial service, four of us (one brother couldn't make it) took the three hour drive north and scattered the ashes of all three. It felt wonderfully fulfilling. We spent some time walking along the hillside and talked and gathered wintergreen. As we were heading back to our car, we found eight heart shaped wooden buttons. We took that as a sign. There were five of us siblings left, plus the three children of my late sister. We all got a button from the spot where their ashes were scattered. My kids know that I wish to be cremated. Ideally I would like me sent into the atmosphere so my ashes can travel to all corners of the world. BUT...(weird sense of humor coming) I also told my kids I would be just as happy in the dumpster behind my favorite chinese restaurant. If they want to feel close to me and talk to me, turn their face to the sun and breathe in deeply. Or look up at the moon and know that I walked this earth and breathed this same air.
Wow! long post. I have to scoot. Breakfast is over and the kids are ready to get outside. It is going to be high 50s today! Crazy Michigan weather! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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KJ congratulations on the weight loss!0
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My new trainers arrived, but they were slightly too big, so I'm exchanging them for half a size smaller. Got the QR code from Amazon and walked to the nearest shop. It explicitly says in the instructions that you don't have to package it up. It was already in the shoe box. The young guy there couldn't find a bag big enough, so he refused the parcel, despite me arguing as hard as I could about my rights. So I returned home and found the big bag in the recycling and went back again. Got it done, but I was very cross.
Came home and rang Amazon to complain. Told them that the shop was not adhering to their returns policy and they should provide more bags.
New size should arrive tomorrow.
I will be out in Portsmouth, but DH should be in with the kids. My son might also bring his laptop here to work as my DDIL has to have quiet for the recording.
I finished this painting of the two of them. I'm quite pleased with it, inspired by a picture I saw online.
It looks like my son, but DDIL's chin is a tiny bit too strong. I didn't have a full profile picture of her.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx
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Waves were coming in diagonally from the east on my run this morning. Don't see that often.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx3 -
Well, saw my heart ❤️ Dr's PA today. He recommended no medicine at this time! His concern is my body reactions to meds with a basically healthy heart. So for now, exercise (still no HITT), eat properly, and manage stress. Monitor BP and follow up if any changes. Concentrate on foods rich in magnesium.
Woo-hoo! Now maybe I can move forward.
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Kylia heading back to work in Ohio5
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