WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2023

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,801 Member
    edited June 2023
    DH does the fresh fruit and veg shopping on Thursdays. He prepares the breakfast fruit and berries that we have with his homemade muesli. He also cooks the stewed fruit we have with homemade yoghurt or crême fraiche. Sometimes I find his choices of veg limited, but I top up from the deli if anything takes my fancy. Today he bought arugula and baby sweet peppers on top of his usual. :D
    Tonight's dinner is salmon, roasted cauliflower and a rustic sauce vierge. Sprinkled with arugula.

    Good writing morning. :)

    I will do a quick cycle this afternoon, nap, and then wash my hair. I've clear varnished my nails.

    DH is mowing the grass after 'No-Mow May' :p We had a wonderful crop of daisies! I expect he didn't want his friend to see our 'meadow'.
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    He was talking about tidying the drive as well. Shamed into it! :p

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,267 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,700 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    DH does the fresh fruit and veg shopping on Thursdays. He prepares the breakfast fruit and berries that we have with his homemade muesli. He also cooks the stewed fruit we have with homemade yoghurt or crême fraiche. Sometimes I find his choices of veg limited, but I top up from the deli if anything takes my fancy. Today he bought arugula and baby sweet peppers on top of his usual. :D
    Tonight's dinner is salmon, roasted cauliflower and a rustic sauce vierge. Sprinkled with arugula.

    Good writing morning. :)

    I will do a quick cycle this afternoon, nap, and then wash my hair. I've clear varnished my nails.

    DH is mowing the grass after 'No-Mow May' :p We had a wonderful crop of daisies! I expect he didn't want his friend to see our 'meadow'.
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    He was talking about tidying the drive as well. Shamed into it! :p

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    That kind of yard would be a no-no here.

    Snakes.


    M in Oz
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,158 Member
    So Miles is snoozing
    Did get an email back from the social services director with contacts for Tracy.
    2 of them the school and Therapist are already looking into. Also they are looking to get Carmine on State insurance on her own that way she would be set for covered services.
    Last day of school here is the 16 I think and therapist wants her once a week and Tracy has to watch her take her meds and makes sure she swallows it.
    Miles woke up at 4 am and was awake and raring to go...

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,700 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Machka - we don't have poisonous snakes here. There are adders on heathland, but very few people ever get bitten, and no-one has died in decades. I told DH to wear a long sleeved top, because I was worried about insects flying up as he mowed. He has been stung in the past.
    In Britain, with so little wild country left, we are encouraged to turn our gardens into insect and bird friendly places and to at least have part of the garden as a meadow. Tidy gardens are not the fashion now, as was shown at the Chelsea Flower Show this year. Wild is all the rage. However, it does suit us to just let stuff grow. I don't garden any more and DH is not keen, apart from cutting the grass. Our drive and front is full of weeds. The council doesn't spray herbicides any more, so the streets look like an old ghost town. I've got to quite like it, though I hated it at first. I just think of all the happy insects.
    Our bushes host every kind of local birds nest, including collared doves. I love watching the wild life from my breakfast table. We have many foxes and squirrels, and we are encouraged to make holes in fences for hedgehogs. I think because so much of our wild places are gone, and so many species are declining, we are encouraged to 'go wild'. :p
    I am passionate about insects!

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    We are, of course, encouraged to plant and grow plants that attract insects (especially our bees) and birds. And our lawns aren't cut like golf greens. 😀 We let them go a bit shaggy. They're also full of clover, dandelions and other flowers (weeds) which the bees like. But the council strongly encourages everyone to keep the lawns low-ish.

    Tassie has 3 poisonous snakes, at least one of which is quite common around here ... the Tiger Snake.

    It's winter now so both the bees and the snakes are tucked away and resting. :)

    M in Oz
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,399 Member
    June 2023 Happiness

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate friendly campers.


    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 1/15 (100%,100%,80%,73%,.1%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 20/31 (84%,86%,94%,93%,65%)
    6 min HIIT -1x a day start April 1- 0/31 (93%,0)
    Arm weights twice a week 0/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder 30%,50%,0)
    Meditation: daily. 23/31 (82%(started Feb)94%,100%, 74%)

    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. (7,700,100%-9851,100%—9526,100%—-9,559,100%, —8347,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 3/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 68/208/ —(100%,100%,100%,50%, 79% should be 103.2 by July 1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)40/94 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4,174 (100%,100%,100%,0%,100%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 16/15 (100%,88%,100,100%,100%,100%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 20/12 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR——5/12—(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——-89%
    June met
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—

    1. Decide to look for what’s good every day this month. Started with friendly people.
    2. Say positive things in your conversations with others.
    3. Re-frame a worry and try to find a helpful way to think about it.
    4. Take a photo of something that brings you joy and share it.
    5. Think of 3 things you’re grateful for and write them down.
    6. Get out into green space and feel the joy that nature brings.
    7. Do something healthy that makes you feel good.
    8. Find joy in music: sing, play, dance, listen or share.
    9. Ask a friend what made them happy recently.
    10. Bring joy to others by doing something kind for them.
    11. Eat good food that makes you happy and really savor it.
    12. Write a gratitude letter to thank someone.
    13. Take a light-hearted approach. Choose to see the funny side.
    14. Share a happy memory with someone who means a lot to you.
    15. Look for something to be thankful for where you least expect it.
    16. Speak to others in a warm and friendly manner.
    17. Take time to notice things that you find beautiful.
    18. Look for something good in a difficult situation.
    19. Get outside and find the joy in being active.
    20. Rediscover and enjoy a fun childhood activity.
    21. Send a positive note to a friend who needs encouragement.
    22. Watch something funny and enjoy how it feels to laugh.
    23. Create a playlist of uplifting songs to listen to.
    24. Bring to mind a favorite memory you feel grateful for.
    25. Show your appreciation to people who are helping others
    26. Make time to do something playful just for the fun of it.
    27. Be kind to you. Do something that brings you joy.
    28. Notice how positive emotions are contagious among people.
    29. Share a friendly smile with people you see today.
    30. Make a list of the joys in your life and keep adding to it.

    RVRita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,399 Member
    If you can figure out my rating notes, her is the results of my May. Rough month for me.

    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 1/15 (100%,100%,80%,73%,.1%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 20/31 (84%,86%,94%,93%,65%)
    6 min HIIT -1x a day start April 1- 0/31 (93%,0)
    Arm weights twice a week 0/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder 30%,50%,0)
    Meditation: daily. 23/31 (82%(started Feb)94%,100%, 74%)

    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. (7,700,100%-9851,100%—9526,100%—-9,559,100%, —8347,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 3/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 68/208/ —(100%,100%,100%,50%, 79% should be 103.2 by July 1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)40/94 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4,174 (100%,100%,100%,0%,100%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 16/15 (100%,88%,100,100%,100%,100%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 20/12 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR——5/12—(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——-89%
    June met
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—


    RvRita
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,842 Member
    Barbie ... thank you for the new month!

    Carla ... thank you for sharing again...

    Carla, Rori and Betsy ... "Angelversaries" are tough

    Lanette ... can't remember if I answered. The infusion for the migraine is usually magnesium, zolfran, and toradol. He's allergic to triptans. It may have had something different, but he doesn't remember. Still has the migraine, now is on steroids and has missed a whole week of work. I'm worried about his job.

    Trail cam didn't show any evidence of wildlife in the attic. So, is it all in the walls??? We're going to go ahead with the siding and see what falls out!

    May was a junk eating month and the scale reflected that this morning. I was up one pound! June "intentions" ... thank you Barbara for that word ... will be to eat healthier and be lighter.

    Rita ... I'm going to try to follow along with the calendar! Thank you.

    1. Decide to look for what's good every day this month: Today the sun is shining and I'm finally getting ahead of the weeds.

    Beth near Buffalo

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,278 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »

    Debbie - How long do you have to wait for results from tomorrow’s scan. That would be so hard for me.

    Tracey in Edmonton

    The scan is actually a hands on look at every inch of my body by my doctor. When I went for the first one, I thought it was a machine. Boy was I shocked to find out that my guy doctor would be doing it.

    I've been thinking that it's about time I should get my 6-month check too.

    And that's why I chose a female doctor! :) She's a skin specialist, one of several at that clinic.

    M in Oz

    Yep- time for your 6 month check too.
    I didn't pick this doctor. My doctor set up the appointment with the dermatology dept. He is a great doctor. Never thought going in for a dark spot on my nose that I figured he would just freeze off and be done would end up with him doing full body scan on me every six months. If it keeps me from having to go through what I did before, I will deal with it. Just 15 min or so.

    Debbie
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,278 Member
    edited June 2023
    Tracey- the shed is going to be amazing- so much space.

    Terri- garden looks amazing. Mine is slow growing but it will get there. Next year I will plant in my greenhouse earlier so they will be ready to go in the ground earlier.

    Betsy- great news that you are cleared to go to AK. Enjoy and post lots of pictures. Been up there once for 2 weeks WAY back in '84 I think it was.

    Margaret- Love the iris. Very partial to them. My great grandmother raised and "bred" (what ever you call it) iris all the years I knew her then my cousin took over and did even more until he passed away, receiving many awards. His wife is now taking care of the place. I remember walking through her two gardens, reading the labels and smelling the different ones.

    Allie- continued prayers for Carmine and the whole family.

    Heather- that is amazing that they are encouraging people to think more about the wildlife. I so enjoy my walks and seeing everything. Not so fond of the coons that hang out under our house or deck and try to get into the catio(and into the bedroom through that open window). It is a lot of work to keep them out. We are not allowed to trap them but if they get bad we can call and have them relocated. Thankfully for now, they have moved on.

    Rita- I need to start following your list. Need to focus on what I can find that is good instead of all the bad/negative that is here in this house.
    I have come across some very friendly people out around the wetlands and have chatted with a few. It was so nice. Sad that I had a more meaningful, two way conversation with these strangers for a few minutes than I have had with my dh that I live with. I will continue to smile, wave, say hello to each person I see on the walk. Makes my day a bit better.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,162 Member
    edited June 2023
    Debbie: We don’t have many critters in N Ireland, just hedgehogs, and the odd badger, squirrel or fox.

    Rebecca:🥰 Tucker the Bernese. My niece had 2 of those. One was a therapy dog at the hospital she worked at.

    Heather: We do No Mow May, but we tend to just mow paths after that. DH likes the meadow look. We don’t have snakes in Ireland. Either, They never made it this far before Ireland became separated from the mainland, Or, St Patrick chased them out of Ireland 😝 We are largely organic, and have a cottage garden out front, so minimal weeding etc. I do have clipped box hedges and some topiary. And then there are the bird feeders, and a pond. Lots of wildlife friendly features. And our little wooded copse.

    This is the second garden we have created from bare earth.

    Shakespeare went well. That’s our last meeting until September. Tomorrow I have Parchment Craft after lunch.

    I’m getting used to the extra features on my new Fitbit (old one gave up the ghost on Tuesday). DH bought himself a new one yesterday. He hasn’t been able to read the face of the old one for quite some time. I don’t know why he took so long to replace it.

    🤗 🤗 🤗 and 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻

    ☘️ Terri
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,158 Member
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    Mommy took Miles to the splash pad.. he was kinda scared at first.. but had a bit of fun..i ordered him some water shoes..Tracy got him a little tikes slide and while she was gone with the kids taking Carmine to therapy yesterday ,Kyle came home from work and threw it out..
    What a dope.
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,912 Member
    Vickil57 wrote: »
    Thank you Barbie for the new month and a new beginning.
    Rori--HUGS! Go Nuggets!!
    Rebecca--I also hope Athena will come visit as sounds like it would be a great adventure. Love the idea of a fairy tree.
    Betsy--So happy you got the go ahead for Alaska.
    Heather--Looks very nice.
    Well yesterday while DH was at work a man backed into our car. He left, but then came back as wasn't sure he hit us. Any way DH took it to get estmate and it is $5225.51. That;'s crazy. I am working on letting myself be upset as no one was hurt and he did come back so his insurance has to pay. Just car is only 7 months old. This to will pass.
    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE <3

    I will take a photo of the fairy tree for you ladies. Also I like her treasure box idea. Take all your costume jewelry and maybe a couple of big dollar coins, it makes for a fin activity. We'll see if they come or not.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,912 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    Debbie: We don’t have many critters in N Ireland, just hedgehogs, and the odd badger, squirrel or fox.

    Rebecca:🥰 Tucker the Bernese. My niece had 2 of those. One was a therapy dog at the hospital she worked at.

    Heather: We do No Mow May, but we tend to just mow paths after that. DH likes the meadow look. We don’t have snakes in Ireland. Either, They never made it this far before Ireland became separated from the mainland, Or, St Patrick chased them out of Ireland 😝 We are largely organic, and have a cottage garden out front, so minimal weeding etc. I do have clipped box hedges and some topiary. And then there are the bird feeders, and a pond. Lots of wildlife friendly features. And our little wooded copse.

    This is the second garden we have created from bare earth.

    Shakespeare went well. That’s our last meeting until September. Tomorrow I have Parchment Craft after lunch.

    I’m getting used to the extra features on my new Fitbit (old one gave up the ghost on Tuesday). DH bought himself a new one yesterday. He hasn’t been able to read the face of the old one for quite some time. I don’t know why he took so long to replace it.

    🤗 🤗 🤗 and 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻

    ☘️ Terri

    Oh nice! I have not met his new housemate, a tabby cat named Hansel. I guess he just loves his furry brother, and together they cuddle together. That was the cat my sister found in her field. She had named it Hazel, but found out she was a boy so Hazel became Hansel. We are gave her a hard time about that mistake.😂😂
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,912 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
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    Mommy took Miles to the splash pad.. he was kinda scared at first.. but had a bit of fun..i ordered him some water shoes..Tracy got him a little tikes slide and while she was gone with the kids taking Carmine to therapy yesterday ,Kyle came home from work and threw it out..
    What a dope.

    Why would Kyle throw away the Little Tykes slide?? I don't understand it.😥🤔
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • lightstrongma
    lightstrongma Posts: 182 Member
    edited June 2023
    barbiecat wrote: »
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    @barbiecat Your Mark Twain quote speaks volumes!

    Happy June to you and Everyone. 🌷
  • lightstrongma
    lightstrongma Posts: 182 Member
    @Whidislander Tucker is a cutie!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,700 Member
    edited June 2023
    One of the reasons I am doing so much digging and planting in our yard is to take over more of the lawn space with flowers and floral bushes.

    We're making our lawn smaller.

    In Tasmania, we have a lot of 'wildlife '. 😀

    Heaps of different insects, arachnids like spiders and scorpions, snakes, lizards, all sorts of birds, quite a few marsupials and some mammals.

    M in Oz

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