WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2023

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  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    edited May 2023
    I’m going shopping with DD today, and looking forward to it. I have a short list with the items I need most.

    Keeping 🤞🏻 for good luck.

    Katla
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 645 Member
    (((hugs))) to those who need them.

    I completely agree with Margaret, Mary!!! You should meet with your renter and strongly suggest that if her family does not cease and desist immediately that not only will she not get the $500, you'll be taking them all to court for defamation. You don't have any proof that she told him any lies, but you do have proof that he's talking about you online, like you said. Therefore, it stands to reason that she told him lies. What else does he have to base his comments on?
    I really think you should also let the police/sherriff in on the situation just in case there is anything done to your property.
    You shouldn't have to wait to post! You're missing out on KEY rental season up north! Hopefully you'll catch up with some late renters for the 4th.

    Oh geez, Allie. I'm sorry this is still happening. Sending prayers. Miles looks so darling in all the pix.

    SO cute, Karen! Happy Birthday GS.

    Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,201 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    On the scale again this morning, and the stair climbing is doing what it is supposed to do. :)

    I'm down another 0.8 kg from last weekend ... 3 kg (6.6 lbs) from mid-March.

    I've also been cutting back on food, and I'm just a little bit hungry some of the time, but that's OK.


    I had a look at my overstuffed dressing room. I have a lot of clothes, in different sizes, because I have been different sizes over the years. However, I don't have a lot of clothes at the size I was in mid-March. I bought a few, but then it dawned on me that I've got lots of clothes, and if I wanted to save myself some money, I could try losing a bit of weight ... then I might fit into more clothes. :)

    It usually takes me at least a 10 kg loss to move down a size. I had just started buying a few things at Size 20 (Australia) ... so hopefully shortly I will be fitting nicely into my Size 18 clothes again.

    For reference, these are a couple size comparison charts ...
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    I use PlantSnap app to identify plants. I can check 3 or 5 (I forget) plants a day for free.


    Machka in Oz

    thanks for the name of the app- putting it on my phone now.

    Need to look into it more- don't see where I can get more than just a three day trial but have to pay to start it then cancel before the trial is over

    When I open it, it comes up with a Start Free Trial page, so I click Cancel in the top right corner, and then I can use it for a few plant checks each day.

    https://www.plantsnap.com/

    M in Oz

    thanks I will try that


  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,331 Member
    2023 Mindful May

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate being able to keep my head in an emergency.


    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) 61/208/ —(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. I asked my daughter this.
    26. Remember an event in your life that was really meaningful. I have, a bad one, but a good one right behind it!
    27. Focus on how your actions make a difference to others. This happened yesterday when a camper experienced a medical emergency. I was there to help and comfort the wife and assist with the husband.
    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
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,201 Member
    edited May 2023
    auntiebk wrote: »
    27. Focus on how your actions make a difference to others. Giving ear and shoulder to T and D.

    Mary I really like “Picture This”. It does pop up offering/asking you to sign up for a “free” 7 day trial, but instead of taping “continue”, wait a moment for the “cancel” to appear at top right, and tap there. You can identify but not save plants with the free version.

    Debbie thanks for the update on Kylia! Thought of you at Grocery Outlet today. Intended to spend around twenty, ended up spending seventy but very pleased with purchases. They had the Cooper Street biscotti (30 cals each only 2.5 g sugar) for the first time in a couple of years and I grabbed 3 bags. Also our favorite roasted garlic olive oil. Took a chance on a bag of Blue Diamond dark chocolate/chili almond mix ups for only $1.99/8 oz. They are YUMMY. Going back to get a few more bags to stash for when I want to CHOMP something salty and sweet.

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

    Thanks for the info on the Picture This app- will check it out- many plants I want to know on my walk.
    We have the same "problem" almost every time we go into a Grocery Outlet. Usually it is the number of bags we bring in(reusable)- If we only bring one in, we end up either grabbing a empty box off the shelf or run back out to the car to get a few more but if we bring three, we don't find much- that doesn't happen very often.
    One thing we bought and really enjoyed and should have went right back to get was some Irish Cream whiskey chocolate bars- marked down 2 for .77. I tried to get dh to go back the next day because he didn't want to go back that night. We went two days later and they were gone. They did have the caramels and we got three boxes(were $2 a box the first day and .99 the next time. They are good but choc. is better)- yes, they do have alcohol in them. I had two pieces of the chocolate that first night then went to bed and actually slept really well. Felt great the next morning.
    We also picked up some rice crackers that were only $1.49 so we tried a few flavors(original, spicy, black pepper). Got in the car and tried them and they taste almost exactly like the Japanese ones dh buys all the time that are $4 a bag. Had his mom tried them and she really likes them. Went back and they had them still AND were now .99 a bag. My favorite is the black pepper. The spicy is also good, very little kick to it but just enough. Got six bags the second trip.
    With one of the corn dog kits I bought last week I froze the two packs of hot dogs for chili cheese dogs later this week and just baked the corn bread squares and made some honey butter. Sent some over to MIL to go with the beef ribs I had cooked. Dh gave her one piece of the corn bread, she finished it and said, what, only one piece??? He then gave her the second piece. I have one more kit and I will do the same. I did two kits the right way and froze what wasn't eaten that night- now they can just air fry a few when they want them.

    Will look for the almonds when we go later this afternoon. MIL want pork ribs and one of them has them $1.99 a pound. will need to cook those for her this afternoon I guess. Maybe she can wait and have them tomorrow- already will be cooking a lot for us- fish, beef and shrimp for tacos to go with the pico de gallo I made yesterday

    Debbie
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Good morning ladies, happy Saturday!

    Carol - gosh, sorry to hear about the exterminator expense. I wonder if she spilled sugar or did something to attract ants. Borax has worked for me in the past. I wonder if she appreciates the good deal she's getting. :o

    Some of the stories we've discussed in the group week = no good deed goes unpunished. :(

    Kelly - sorry to hear about your sis, crossing fingers it's just some transient thing and not the worst case. I don't blame you for being upset, you've always been the strong one. How neat your DH was helpful and consoling - I think he needed to be the strong one for a change. Great opportunity for him. I recall I would sometimes ask my DH's help or advice for something I knew I could do or a decision I'd already made but I could tell it made him feel good - and useful.

    It's a nice cool morning! No hot sun or scorching wind - kind of overcast, temps about 60. Just right to putter outside. I finished putting the slats in the chainlink between the house and shop. Up close, it looks hokey - I had to use zip ties to fasten some of them at the bottom and didn't have any black or green ones, so used red.

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    Look at my nice green lawn that should have been mowed three days ago, lol. Also, the bush below the little window used to be a hugely overgrown Rose of Sharon. The landscapers whacked off about 2/3 of it and I wasn't sure if it would survive. I think it's OK - there's more dead wood that needs to be removed.

    I'm hoping it will cut the wind that comes rushing through from the north, tho it now occurs to me that Bernoilli's principle might take effect - if the wind is forced to go through reduced area (between the slats) it might speed up! Same principle that makes planes fly. Gosh I miss DH - he used to talk about it a lot and would know. Question for Roger next time I see him.

    Discussion about larger size clothes - confession time here. I have gained so much weight around my middle in the past couple months, even my larger sweatpants are getting to be uncomfortable. I'm tired of my belly getting in the way when I bend over to tie my shoes. :s I know it's too much sugar and processed food, especially after supper. I'm not going to vow to never eat that stuff again, or to lose five pounds in two months.

    But I can make sure to eat protein at the beginning of each meal. Check this out:

    A couple days ago, I got into the mixed nuts after supper and had a big handfull. Then decided a few cookies would be fine. :# I felt uncomfortably full and figured my blood sugar must be through the roof so I got out my meter and tested about an hour after the binge.

    I was stunned - 117. I stuck another finger - 116. Normally, it would have been in the 130's.

    I just finished reading "Glucose Revolution: the Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar" by
    Jessie Inchauspe. She says by eating first fiber, then protein/fat and saving carbs for last, you greatly diminish glucose circulating in your blood. Based on my low glucose reading, I'd say she's right.

    She's also a fan of taking some apple cider vinegar (or any vinegar) prior to each meal - a tablespoon in a glass of water 20 minutes or so before eating, for example. This follows what others have mentioned based on research - it helps reduce belly fat. I need to set the ACV on the counter so I remember.

    On that note, time to head back outside.

    Make it a fabulous weekend. <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State


    My ACV is by my vitamins and coffee maker.🙃👍🏼
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,201 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Morning ladies
    Yup im awake at the butt crack of dawn but will probably go back to sleep.
    Yes Carmine was back within the hour..
    Hopefully she will just stay in her room this weekend.
    She does this to herself..
    I know poor Tracy is just exhausted from all of this.

    Hugs and prayers for Tracy- I remember how it was when my son was acting up like that. Trying my best to get him back on track, trying to keep the peace between him and dh(covering up a lot of what son was doing in order to keep the peace), not sleeping wondering how much of a hassle it was going to be the next morning to get son out of bed and to school and even to the point of wishing he would move in with a friend so I didn't have to deal with it anymore. So glad we got through it and are now close again, like when he was little. It was a rough few years for sure.
    Pulling him from the high school and doing independent studies really made the difference and I thank his teacher when ever I can and I promote the school he did it through- his HS said he could not do independent studies but a classmate of his told us about the one she was going to. Best thing we ever did. He excelled in it and became a totally different kid. One we actually loved being around and still do.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,201 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Well Im guessing this daycare lady is blowing off Tracy ,as she said she would call her numerous times and has not..
    So the search goes on.

    If the lady is like that now, I don't think that is a good place for Miles to be. She will find the perfect one. Just needs to try a few more times and find it
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,201 Member
    Whidislander wrote: »
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Good morning ladies, happy Saturday!

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    My ACV is by my vitamins and coffee maker.🙃👍🏼
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa


    I just pulled mine out- have been terrible about taking my vitamins- haven't taken them in months-Just pulled the vitamins and ACV gummies out and have them on the cutting board.
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,612 Member
    Debbie ~ I am so glad your son got turned around! Yes, many of us have gone through heck raising our children and it is so nice when they finally get through the rebellious years. I think Carmine will be turning out to be a blessing to her family in the long run.

    Kelly ~ So sorry to hear about your sister's health problems and glad that your husband gave you the hug and understanding that he did.

    Lanette ~ Your house and yard are pretty. You are doing a great job taking care of things. You have gone through a lot this past year and you deserve to treat yourself well.

    We are taking our son's family for Mexican tonight and it will be our Memorial Day treat!

    Carol in GA
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,103 Member
    edited May 2023
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    Afternoon ladies
    Carmine is spending the weekend with her boyfriends family at there campground a few towns away I think that will be great for all involved..
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,533 Member
    Just been busy. Started stringing the popcorn for the Xmas trees. This is the first year that we saved the popcorn from last year. I need to restring it so I’ve started on that.

    Went to the picnic at the home of this guy who Vince knew from a train group. He joined that club. The wives were there and everyone was quite nice. Did have some of the desserts. Tried to eat healthily

    It was one of the ladies at ceramics birthday Tuesday. I brought fresh fruit. Tried ½ of a doughnut, some of this artichoke spinach dip (usually I like it but I wasn’t fond of this one at all) and this ham dip a lady made. Didn’t have much of that.

    Got my shot of Prolia. Tonight we’re going to a Crawdads baseball game (minor league) with the Newcomers. Finished the jigsaw puzzle. Did a body pump DVD Tuesday the Weight Watchers Get Moving DVD on Wednesday. Volunteered at the soup kitchen today (Frid)

    OK, brag here: I’m proud of the fact that on the days I work most of the time I at least take a walk around the block. I’m keeping up with my exercise on the days that I don’t work plus taking a walk. I’m proud of myself for keeping up with this

    Debbie – have you ever had red okra? I love it, not as “slimy” as the green

    Rebecca – nope, they’ve never been to visit us. We have to stay in a hotel, there isn’t anywhere else for us. It’s interesting how when my kids were little (3 kids) we made a two day trip to FL every year. That meant an overnight bag for each of the kids, different clothing for a week. To our house is a one day trip. Yet, they’ve never been here. Jess’ friend with her three kids have already been here (no hubby)

    Flea – I’m so sorry this happened to you (the bleeding). Do you know that if you put hydrogen peroxide on the blood, it will take the stain out? Depending on how much there is, you may have to rub it and do it a few times, but the hydrogen peroxide WILL take it out

    Been in contact with Replacements. On the form they said they were paying 1 cent for one of the pieces of crystal and they said that no paperwork was included. So I called to say that it must have gotten lost. Turns out that it’s a different pattern, one which they aren’t buying. Why they sent me the offer to purchase for the wrong thing I don’t understand. So I have to go there to pick that and a few other things up. At the same time I have some more jewelry that I’ll see if they’re interested in.

    Mary – what a mess!!!

    Lisa – I totally agree with you, Rori is one fantastic person

    Heather and Rori – two lovely ladies. Looking forward to hearing all about your adventures

    Verizon offered us a free upgrade on our phones. Vince was very suspicious but eventually went for it. Ordered a new case from Amazon and it came the other day. Getting it initialized and all the passwords in it. We’re also going to get new tablets. Larger ones. Vince wants to be able to read the full page of the newspaper and since now they’re only going to deliver on Tues, Thurs, and Sat. he wants a larger one so he can look at it

    Rori and Heataher – loved all the pictures. Wish you got to spend more time with Heather, Rori

    pip – great wall. Sorry I missed it...happy birthday

    Tracey – the airport around here has a museum and out on the tarmac they have some planes from WWII. Anyway, a litter of kittens was born in the cockpit of one of the planes.

    Friday they ran out of onions at BK. I’m thinking what happened is that a lot of the onions in one bag came in wet or something. The first 2 or so layers were “mushy”. Wouldn’t surprise me if the person who did prep felt them, figured they were no good, and threw them away. They should not have gone thru ½ a bag of onions in one day. So...the store manager bought a few more bags so they’d have enough for the next few hours. Hopefully, this will convince her that she really needs to order more. Today the lettuce was nasty. No, it was beyond nasty. A few heads I had to throw out they were so bad. What seems to have happened is that for some reason water got into the plastic bag so the lettuce was sitting in the water rotting away. I took the rest and put it in another bag. So I had to work extra late because I had to constantly cut the bad parts out.

    Lisa – one thing my grandmother taught me was to put an empty box from soap in the hamper. Helps keep the smell of the dirty clothes away. I’ve always put a bar of soap in my closet to keep things smelling fresh

    Made yogurt for in the IP. Tried adding some whey too. Then made fudge for Vince.

    Debbie – thanks for telling us Kylia was OK

    Allie – I’m so sorry you’re going thru all this. Paying for daycare even if your child isn’t there is practically the norm

    Since I don’t work tomorrow (Sun) the plan is to try the KettleWorx Core DVD, then arms and shoulder DVD and the leg and thighs DVD. I think they’re each 20 minutes long

    Karen – great picture and you look so wonderful

    KJ – ((HUGS)) and more HUGS

    Good thoughts to anyone needing them because of sickness or whatever

    Jerry was in the hospital this past week. It seems that he didn’t come to the door to be picked up for work Mon so the asst. mgr went there and he still didn’t answer. She called the landlord of the trailer park he lives in & she opened the door. The police found his unresponsive and with barely a pulse. He was in the hosp and then in detox. But to be honest, he’s going to go back to drinking. He came to work Fri but I could tell that he would do a bit of work, then have to rest.

    Michele NC
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,285 Member
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  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,666 Member
    Regarding the car repair costs Betsy experienced this past week :D

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    Lanette


  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,723 Member
    edited May 2023
    KJ - Really sorry about the news from your sister. We so feel all the pain of people close to us. :'(<3 Your husband stepping up was a great opportunity for both of you. Being vulnerable is an important part of intimacy. <3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,906 Member
    KJ - Sorry about the test results for your sis, and so pleased that your DH stood up to care for you. So much respect for your own strength to get through the phone call before the tears began. Hope the results were transient, as Sophie said, different radiologists definitely read things differently, and well worth more testing. Many good thoughts coming your way, and well done on your husband for clearing the way financially, too.
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Pip, What a cutie!

    Allie, I am glad the family can have a couple of days of peace.

    Kelly, Wonderful the interaction between you and your husband. Just wonderful. Will keep your sister in my heart. Keep us posted.

    _______

    Karen in Virginia
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,285 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 2hrs 2min 18sec, 77elev, 2.98ap, 80ahr, 94mhr, 6.08mi= 603c
    Strava app = 745c
    Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 50.59min, 118aw, 469elev, 17.7amph, 35gear 1st 5 mi, 30gear next 5 miles, 25gear next 2-1/2miles, 35gear next 2mi, 50gear last 1/2 mile, 102 age, 132mhr, 15.04mi= 290c
    Strava app = 344c
    Zwift stats- 51min, 471elev, 117aw, 52arpm, 15mi= 345c

    Total cal 893
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Good morning ladies, happy Saturday!

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    My ACV is by my vitamins and coffee maker.🙃👍🏼
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa


    I just pulled mine out- have been terrible about taking my vitamins- haven't taken them in months-Just pulled the vitamins and ACV gummies out and have them on the cutting board.

    Being that I am "pill queen" for my husband, its easy to get into a habit of taking them as my cup is brewing. I have a pitcher of water that I use for pills, and my coffee maker. I just find it easier to take my pills with room temperature water, easier to guzzle. Having water there to refill my water reservoir is easier too. I take a multi-vitamin, calcium 600 plus vitamin D-3, 500 mg chewable vitamin C, and my blood pressure pill.👍🏼
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
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    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,060 Member
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