WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2023

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  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,671 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    Michele that plant has a very nice rounded form. I wonder if it got trimmed this spring and the flower buds cut off?

    Annie in Delaware

    This is what I thought too. Speaking from experience. Azalea buds come soon after blooming, so if you prune too late, the buds get cut off. The good news is, if it isn't pruned again this year, it should be loaded with blooms next year.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,279 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    10. Be grateful for the little things, even in difficult times. Will keep this in mind tomorrow.

    Debbie in your situation I’d have taken the pillow and blanket to my car. Less comfortable but quieter. ;) You are so right the decision must come from your mom. ((hugs)).

    05/09: Move: 2 sets PT w/D, dogs to powerline, branch moving, line dancing, Jeopardy walking. steps:7938 so far.
    Fuel: plants running count for week so far:14+8 avocado, beets, black bean/lime soup, cashews, cranberry jalapeno jam, cucumber, hummus, maple syrup, oats, orange marmalade, peanut brittle, pecans, radishes, raisins, romaine, scallions, soy breakfast patties, sweet peppers-orange/red/yellow, walnuts, wheat-cookies. CI=1583 CO=561
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, fasting bloodwork, grantwriter info to board president, AF. Wt: 133.8

    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2023: Be of good cheer. May: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.

    I had seriously thought about sleeping in my car but that would have really upset mom. Plus, it would have been realllly cold, as it was raining off and on. Plus the fact I need to lay down to sleep on my side so reclining in my car seat would not have been restful at all. If I wanted to lay down in the back seat, I would have had to move stuff of the back seat, including Ezie's car seat at almost midnight in the total dark.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,372 Member
    edited May 2023
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 2hrs 4min 20sec, 2.91ap, 113elev, 78ahr, 97mhr, 6.09mi= 554c
    Strava app = 746c
    Walk home to gym- 11.25min, .52mi= 50c
    Strava app= 64c
    Treadmill jog- 1hr 3min 11sec, 10.32min mi, 139ahr, 175mhr, 5.5speed 1st 4 songs, 5.6speed next 4 songs, 5.7speed next 4 songs, 5.8speed next 2 songs, then 6.0-8.0speed last songs, 6mi= 618c
    Walk gym to home- 11.28min, .60mi= 59c
    Strava app= 74c

    Total cal 1281

    I had to talk myself into running the 6 miles, ughh, but I did it.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,706 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Vicki - Great photo of your son and grandson. One proud granny!

    I have a few pics from last night's book launch and the fruit of our efforts with the girls! :p
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    My friend G called in for a cup of tea this afternoon, on her way to a lecture at the university. Nice to see her.

    We toddled out for fish and chips and then went to French Circle. It was about the Gorges du Tarn, in the South of France, where I holidayed 50 years ago! Loads of memories came flooding back of places we visited. We were camping, and I mainly remember a huge thunderstorm, with the thunder echoing down the gorge.

    My stamina is very low at the moment. I tire very easily.

    Our excursions leaflet arrived yesterday, so we spent the morning planning which trips to take. I will book them first thing tomorrow morning as the popular ones book up quickly. I hope we are not too late for the glacier trip. It all adds up to quite a lot of money, but it's once in a lifetime.

    Now to do my Norwegian . I'm on a 70 day streak!

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx


    Hmmm ... I might have to look up her books. Especially that one.

    I like her dress. My kind of colour.

    And you need to rest and let your body heal.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,372 Member
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,558 Member
    Annie – no, the plant didn’t get trimmed. To be honest, I wouldn’t even know HOW to do it.

    Kim – the extension office says that it is an azalea (news to me!). But they didn’t say how to encourage the flowers to grow. It’s located in the NNW corner of the house.

    Flea – I’ve never pruned that azalea bush and it’s been like that for a few years. Wonder what I can do to encourage flower growth? I did send that question to the extension office. They did send me information about azaleas, but it didn’t address that question

    Maybe I’ll go work on the jigsaw puzzle a bit and then hit the sack.

    Allie – I agree that Miles needs to be with other children, even if only for a few days/week. And you need a break. He’s getting older and more rambunctious.

    Michele NC
  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    edited May 2023
    Rosemarie— Thank you for your kind words. ❤️

    I miss long-time dear friends in Oregon most of all. Thankfully I have made friends here, too.

    Katla
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,160 Member
    Yes I will talk with Tracy after she gets home from work dont want to stress her out before work..
    Its 10:30 pm here and not asleep yet here is hoping I can get to sleep by 11.
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,742 Member
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  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    edited May 2023
    Rori I know I’ve already mentioned Bone Broth but I really think it helps with inflammation. It may reduce your healing time. It would probably help Heather as well.
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    I drink 2 cups a day.
    If you want more information let me know.

    💕Mary from Arizona/Minnesota
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,080 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,706 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Machka - I am hoping calling the labor board does some good. I don’t think it will though. The last time someone called on her the board didn’t take it seriously.
    I have a very difficult time separating the years of how people are lazy and abusing the system if they go on stress leave and understanding that it is truly necessary.

    Karen - thank you so much. I did all I could to have things organized for anyone needing to take over my duties. I have my doctors note now, I just need to send it in.

    I had my doctors appointment today and I am officially on sick leave for 6 weeks. She actually is concerned about my stress level and wants me to really rest for a couple of weeks and not to worry about a job immediately. She will see me in 4 weeks and will probably extend it.

    I sent the letter off at 830 this evening and I’m shutting my phone off over night.

    I am still having palpitations and a terrible feeling of dread. It will probably take some time to get over it.

    Tracey in Edmonton

    Moving to Australia helped me feel comfortable with the idea of taking time off. There's not the 'work till you drop' attitude here. People are encouraged to take all kinds of leave ... annual leave, sick leave (including stress leave), carer's leave, personal development and study leave, long service leave, etc. etc.

    I am glad that you are getting a decent chunk of leave now. Are you able to go somewhere for that first week or two ... like a shoulder season trip to the mountains or something?

    At the very least make sure you enjoy the great outdoors ... go for walks in the spring sunshine. :)

    I would recommend contacting your EAP organisation as well and seeing if you can set up an appointment with a psychologist or similar as well.

    Machka in Oz

  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,669 Member
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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,297 Member
    edited May 2023
    For bruises and falls I am a fan of Arnica as long as you are not on a blood thinner. I used it after my fall and gave it to DrewB after she hurt her leg falling off a curb wrong.

    (((Tracey)))

    Over did yesterday because we had a nice day. I did stop and stretched more and drank more water. Also took Bach flower remedy before bed. Only one minor cramp during the night. I need to remember to pace myself and keep saying to myself it will get done. Part of putting in extra it was not buggy. The mosquitoes will be here within the next week!

    When I make choices in a field of many I try to eliminate as many of the choices as I can to get it down to three. I make my choice from those and try to make peace with the opportunity cost. The opportunity cost is the choice you gave up in making the choice you did. I learned that in the economic workshop for teaching economics for children. Some decisions are easier to process than others. For the most part I am usually happy with the decisions I make today because I have a firmer grasp of what I am looking for before making a choice.

    Allie I can hear how much you enjoy taking care of Miles. I agree with others that to keep that enjoyment it is better to cut back to two to three days a week. If you end up sick or worse because of how much it takes to watch him now then the choice will be taken from you. You still will be saving your daughter money and having Miles will continue to be a joy. Miles is your daughter's responsibility. Your job is to be the grandma.

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