WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2023

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  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    <3<3 Heather and Rori <3<3 Seeing you both together makes my heart happy! Even Johnny got in on the fun! Enjoy your day at Devil's *kitten*.
    Pip and Kirby- The patio/walkway wall looks wonderful! Well done! Pip, you have a great eye for decorating!
    Mary and Debbie- Ugh! Hope things go smoothly with the renters/squatters/emotional terrorists leaving. What a nightmare! Makes me think twice about the possibility of renting out our house during summers if we decide to travel in a few years.
    Rebecca I saw Machka's news on the evacuation in Guam; hope you hear from your DOS soon!
    Allie- $800/month is actually quite reasonable for a childcare center. Yep, parents will have to pay when their child is absent. I think they will find that Myles will really be challenged (in a good way) and will learn a lot of new skills that he can't learn alone, at home.
    Barbara- Tina Turner! That one was like a knife in the heart. :(
    Barbie- "rather eat a bug than be a landlord" lol Nice. I envy your amount of exercise each day.
    Lisa- It is amazing how such a small animal can be so disruptive of our sleep. Growing up, our family cats used to run races regularly around midnight/1:00.
    Karen VA- Where are you? Are you okay?
    Well, kids are here and bouncing off the walls. I am counting down the hours. 9 hours until I have a four day weekend! Wahoo! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Everything Kelly said.

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    I’m OK, Kelly. Appreciate you noticing/asking.

    Uncharacteristically lethargic lately, have put on a few pounds since moving here, and not getting my old house ready for market the way I need to. So in a bit of a funk. Nothing catastrophic. Just crapola. Feel like I’m slogging along.

    Karen in Virginia
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,699 Member
    Happy Birthday Pip!
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,699 Member
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    Thank goodness, it is my 4-day week and 3-day weekend!

    I am enjoying what I'm doing at work and had a productive week. Quite pleased. :)

    And I've been climbing stairs, walking, and keeping my diet under control.

    But I am amazingly tired.

    I miss my energy.

    Machka in Oz
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,155 Member
    Morning ladies
    Pip- Happiest of Birthday's my friend!!
    Lisa-darn Egg....those glasses by the way not to expensive check out Pair eyewear.. 60.00 for a regular prescription and you can get all sorts of toppers and sun toppers they are magnetized and pop right onto your glasses..i have progressive lenses so mine were 200+ because of the lenses but thats still much cheaper than other places..
    I think the daycare place is out.. the lady is not very good with communicating and if she isn't good with that,Tracy doesn't feel comfortable leaving Miles with her. So they are still on the hunt.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,699 Member
    On another topic ...

    If you're looking for a different job, this article is really good.

    The best questions to ask at the end of your interview
    https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/article/the-best-questions-to-ask-at-the-end-of-your-interview

    Asking questions at the end of the interview was something my mentor really emphasised.

    The article starts ...

    You’re almost through your job interview, and the interviewer asks: “Do you have any questions about the role?”

    My mentor told me, and I will tell you ... never, ever say, "No, I don't think so. I believe we covered everything". Always, always have questions prepared.

    The article goes into a lot more detail and provides examples of questions.


    Machka in Oz
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,799 Member
    edited May 2023
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    For Pip Pip Hooray! :p

    Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,699 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Got my Walmart delivery in, including new soap bars for the closets. One of the things Mama taught me was to put an unwrapped, pleasantly scented soap bar at the back of the shelf in the linen and clothes closets, and it keeps everything smelling fresh.

    I'm allergic to all the perfumes and dyes in detergent and most fabric softeners, so it's a way to get a light scent without making me break out in a rash. They will actually lose a lot of their liquid content after a year or two unwrapped in the closet, and then they can be used in the shower, and will last twice or three times as long as bar soap straight out of the package.

    Later, all,
    Love,
    Lisa

    I do this, but mine are wrapped in tissue paper.

    I've got them in each of my drawers and in the closet.

    M in Oz

  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,621 Member
    Happy birthday pip!!! Sorry to confuse. Pomegranate always makes me think of the winter origin legend of Persephone, Pluto and Ceres mourning her daughter’s absence for six months. ;} “Berry Communist” is a far better name for your creation :laugh:
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif

  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Lisa what a great idea about putting the bars of soap in the closet! Can I ask you what light scents you prefer because of your allergies? My husband is so allergic to the different scents and I have not been able to wear any cologne or use any scented detergent or fabric softener, since we’ve been together. Thanks for the idea!

    💕 Mary from Minnesota/Arizona
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    edited May 2023
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    This is what we get to look at right on our RV site. We’re going to get a couple of kayaks or a canoe. Maybe a paddle boat would even be better!
    Does anybody know of a free plant identifier app for an iPhone? I have tried at least six different apps that claim to be free and every single one of them expects payment after one week. One of them I was able to get five plants identified before it would no longer let me use it without signing up for a free week then a 4.99 fee after that. But you have to sign up with your card in order to do that. We have moved to our new resort RV site and I am digging up the garden and I was wondering what type bush this is.
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    💕 Mary from Minnesota/Arizona
  • Joy1580vb
    Joy1580vb Posts: 465 Member
    fanncy0626 wrote: »
    Does anybody know of a free plant identifier app for an iPhone? I have tried at least six different apps that claim to be free and every single one of them expects payment after one week. One of them I was able to get five plants identified before it would no longer let me use it without signing up for a free week then a 4.99 fee after that. But you have to sign up with your card in order to do that. We have moved to our new resort RV site and I am digging up the garden and I was wondering what type bush this is.
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    💕 Mary from Minnesota/Arizona

    Not positive but it looks identical to my purple leaf sand cherry. Just google a pic and see what you think.

    Joy
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,397 Member
    I’ve been AWOL a couple of days. I’ve been a combination of sick and really busy. But I’m back. Still not 100% but better. Some kind of crazy virus that went through the park making everyone exhausted and sleepy for a couple of days, along with bursitis/arthritis/and tendinitis inflamed and hurting a lot (doc says weather changes in the barometer this year is doing it to a lot of her patients.)

    On good side, went to doc yesterday for quarterly bloodwork review and all looks good. For my “itis” attacks, she recommended curcumin. I’m giving that a try.

    2023 Mindful May

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate my doctor.


    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 1/15 100%,100%,80%,73%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 8/31 (84%,86%,94%,93%)
    6 min HIIT -1x a day start April 1- 0/31 (93%)
    Arm weights twice a week 0/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder 30%,50%)
    Meditation: daily. 13/31 (82%(started Feb)94%,100%)

    Feeling overwhelmed this month. Taking a break from the list above until I feel more in control. I am also having a bursitis/arthritis/tendinitis attach this month. Doctor prescribed something for me to try.


    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 8/8–(100%,100%,0%,0%,0)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 10818, 8171, 8856,8315, (7,700,100%-9851,100%—9526,100%—-9,559,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 2/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 60/208/ —(100%,100%,100%,50%should be 86 by June1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)40/94 (100%,100%,100%,100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4 (100%,100%,100%,0%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 16/15 (100%,88%,100,100%,100%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 19/12 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR——4/12—(100%.100%,100%,100%,100%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 )(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200 (100%,100%)

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met —-90%
    April met——86.36%
    May met
    June met
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—



    1. Do something kind for someone you really care about. I need to think about this and plot! I gave my son a gift card to Netflix. He needed something to make him smile.
    2. Focus on what you can do instead of what you can’t. I will try. Did this.
    3. Take a step toward an important goal no matter how small. I have to think about this. I did not buy beer today. Working on not enabling my DH.
    4. Send a friend a photo of a time you enjoyed together. DONE!
    5. Let someone know how much they mean to you and why. It’s my brother’s 59’th birthday today. Going to call him. We never really call each other.
    6. Look for people doing good and reasons to be cheerful. Will do! And found them all over all day!
    7. Make a list of what matters most to you and why. Did this in my journal.
    8. Set yourself a kindness mission and help others today. Do this every day
    9. What values are important to you? Find ways to use them today. Will try.
    10. Be grateful for the little things, even in difficult times. It is hard right now but trying.
    11. Look around for things that give you a sense of awe and wonder. There is plenty here at the park. Wondering how a cave could turn into a lake.
    12. Listen to a favorite pieces of music and remember what it means to you. I will try to remember to do this. Did not have time.
    13. Find out about the values or traditions of another country. Sounds like fun! I looked up Canada and specialty Quebec where my family originated.
    14. Get outside and notice the beauty in nature. I love doing this!
    15. Do something to contribute to your local community. Helped a homeless man today.
    16. Show your gratitude to people who are helping to make things better. Will watch for this. Did this to school group’s surprise visit to the park.
    17. Find a way to make what you do today meaningful. I try every day by helping people find campsites in emergencies.
    18. Send a hand written note to someone you care about. To be completed. Did not finish.
    19. Reflect on what makes you feel valued and purposeful. Did a grateful meditation on the Balance app this morning which helped me do this.
    20. Share 3 photos of things you find meaningful or memorable.
    21. Look up at the sky and remember we are a part of something bigger. For sure! I walked the dog at 3AM and looked up at the vast night sky. I was able to see the Milky Way and billions of stars. Awesome view.
    22. Find a way to help a project or charity you care about. To be reviewed
    23. Recall 3 things that you’ve done that you are proud of.
    24. Make choices that have a positive impact on others today.
    25. Ask someone else what matters most to them and why. Will try to remember
    26. Remember an event in your life that was really meaningful.
    27. Focus on how your actions make a difference to others.
    28. Do something special and revisit in your mind tonight.
    29. Today do something to car for the natural world.
    30. Share a quote you find inspiring to give others a boost.
    31. Find three reasons to be hopeful about the future.
    RVRita in NM
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Black cherry plum or purple leaf sand cherry
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,273 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Machka - I always find it interesting how things are done in different parts of the world.

    Allie - I was so fortunate to never have to use daycare, but I think it would be normal practice to have to pay even when the child isn’t there. That space is still reserved for your child. I hope they don’t try to bring this all back to you again.



    A long day today.
    Tracey in Edmonton

    I have been a daycare provider for well over 35 yrs and I have always had it in my contract that I get paid if the child is there or not on the days he/she is scheduled. This is for sick days or vacation days.
    I took one week of paid vacation a year. If by chance, I took two(when we went to Hawaii I took two) then they only paid for the one and not the second.
    I haven't taken any vacation days in the past three years. I am SOOOO ready for one but with us dealing with MIL, we can't even get away for a whole day.
    The paid holidays were minimum- Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas and the day before OR after(depending on what day of the week it fell), Memorial day, 4th of July and Labor day. If those holidays fall on weekends, I don't get paid.

    Debbie
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,708 Member
    edited May 2023
    fanncy0626 wrote: »
    [img]https://us.v- Does anybody know of a free plant identifier app for an iPhone? I have tried at least six different apps that claim to be free and every single one of them expects payment after one week. One of them I was able to get five plants identified before it would no longer let me use it without signing up for a free week then a 4.99 fee after that. But you have to sign up with your card in order to do that. We have moved to our new resort RV site and I am digging up the garden and I was wondering what type bush this is.[/img]dsxdtyxw57fg.jpeg

    💕 Mary from Minnesota/Arizona

    Mary     - That looks like a thundercloud plum. Mine finished dumping the light pink blossoms a couple weeks ago. Leaves are serrated and that lovely plum purple color. Your state extension service might have a plant identifier - I can access WA State extension at WSU and get a lot of plant info. Plant ID is fun!

    Lanette
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,894 Member
    Heather and Rori--Looks like you are having a great time. Thanks for sharing.
    Pip--love the wall. Happy Birthday.
    Rita--Glad you are feeling better.
    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE <3
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    I compared all suggestions to the picture I took of the mysterious bush. Purple leaf sand cherry looks exactly like mine!

    💕 Mary from Minnesota/Arizona
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,155 Member
    edited May 2023
    Afternoon ladies
    Yes well im home and in my pajamas,
    Have to run to Sams tomorrow for a pick up and take my son up to credit union in Hartford.
    After watching Miles..
    So im guessing the daycare lady has basically brushed aside Tracy.. so now we wait. Which means im still watching him.
    Tracy is avout at her wits end with everything
    Carmine is just being a real royal pain in the a--
    She was supposed to stay after school for extra help..arranged by the teacher and Tracy through email..was talked about this morning..Carmine didn't stay ,came home on the bus went down to her grandfather's house while Tracy lugged poor Miles over to the school only to find out she hadn't stayed after.
    They don't have the money nor do I but sheesh I'd be sending her off to one of those boot camp boarding schools..because she comes down yelling and screaming,which isn't great for Miles..the poor kid tried to bite me today and is into hitting now..i stop him of course .but lordy its all a hot mess.
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,907 Member
    This is a great weather site by the way Machka, down below to can look at it from a past date, and time until its live feed. Clicking on different weather maps upper left, you can look at satellite, wind, etc. Its fascinating!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

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