WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2023
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/kids- 1hr 20min 31sec, 33elev, 3.01ap, 79ahr, 95mhr, 4.05mi= 385c
Strava app= 496c
Walk w/yogi n Chispa- 39.18min, 44elev, 3.10ap, 80ahr, 98mhr, 2.03mi= 178c
Strava app= 249c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 1hr 17min 30sec, 919elev, 123aw, 15.6amph, 108ahr, 139mhr, 20.09mi= 475c
Strava app = 545c
Zwift stats- 1hr 17min 31sec, 919elev, 123aw, 55arpm, 15.56amph, 20.1mi= 546c
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Debbie: My sympathy to Destiny's family and friends.
Machka9: I made a word cloud and saved it. I want to compare it to one I make this time next year.
Annie: Lunch on the Chesapeake Bay, looking at boats sounds wonderful!
Lanette: I took Omega3 for a while but the pills were so big I stopped. I do eat salmon. I hope that has Omega 3.
Kylia: Sounds enjoyable: watching the fireworks from your front porch. Congrats on winning 2nd place at the American Festival.
Tracey: I hope the hr lady sees the letter from the doctor and does the right thing.
Heather: I hope you are feeling better. Overall the trip sounds wonderful!
Rebecca: I plan to watch the u-tube video on minimalism. I certainly have more I can throw out!
Vickie: Sorry for the split up. I hope you are still able to see your grandchildren.
Beth: Good of you to bring your Mom home for the 4th. I am glad you had a good day.
Today I looked at VRBO rentals for a possible get away. I am not sure I can afford to get away. I have a wedding in MA next September (2024) that I plan to attend. This will involve air fare and car rentals and so forth. Yet I feel confined thinking I need to wait over 12 months for a get away. Anyway I enjoy looking at VRBO's and Air Bnb's so even though I wasn't productive, I had a good day.
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
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Good evening ladies!
Today I ate 1083 calories. Yay! And I did twenty minutes on the bike, and an hour of yoga, and thirty minutes of aerobic walking. Yay! My deficit was 486. Yay! I can do this!
It's day 20 of my sister challenge, with 19 days to go.
Annie in Delaware6 -
Home from vacation. I’ve kept to my goal of 7000 steps per day. I’ve made poor eating choices the past few days and my weight is up. Tomorrow the choices go back to normal and I’ll have to work for the 7000 steps because it’s going to be 93 and the AC will be down through Friday while they do some work on it. Fun! 😅😅😅
Hope you all had a nice July 4th and a good Wednesday.
LeeAnne, NY7 -
Beth—I like the hummingbird feeders from Perky Pet that uses a suction cup to hold the feeder on my window. It works very well for me and is easy.
I have seen other hummingbird feeders mounted on a sturdy post in the ground with plenty of capacity for the sugar water. There is one in a lovely garden area near where I live.
In the beginning I had a glass feeder that dangled from an upper deck. The location was windy and the sugar water spilled in the wind.
I like the the window feeder best. 😊
Katla
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Kylia - I have the same as you for adult children. One struggles the other doesn’t. The one that struggles hasn’t made many stupid decisions, they make sure the kids are well taken care of.
Heather - enjoy what you can of the last day.
Annie - I have joined a gym in two separate occasions. I never will again because they make it so difficult to stop paying. I’m happy to read you were not given a hard time.
We had a tv growing up, just country cable though. It was on continuously. Our tv here at home is on anytime DH is home. I prefer the quiet mostly, especially lately.
Lisa - I love your writing and stories. Your family history is fascinating! I loved the book of the month club.
My Grandmother would sign up every summer. For my birthday, Christmas and Rodger’s birthday she would get the minimum number she needed to purchase and then cancel. She did this for numerous years and she would read every book before she gave them to us but she was so meticulous we never knew.
Every time there is a holiday that involves fireworks I am thankful I live here. Once in a while someone sets off a small one, but they are usually stopped in short order.
I follow the Bangor, Maine Police Department’s FB page, their writer is hilarious. He put up a post yesterday about fireworks.
Allie - is Kyle and Tracy seeing anyone for therapy? As an outsider looking in, Carmine seems pretty abused by him and Tracy takes Kyle’s side always. I would be spending more time at Seth’s too in Carmine’s shoes. I understand Carmine is being difficult but kids don’t act out like that without a reason in my experience.
Vicki - I’m so sorry about your son and his wife. It must be terrible to witness.
Lanette - I am far from thinking of retirement living, but I’m pretty sure I would be happier at a place like Karen’s. If I want some peace and quiet I can always stay at home. I currently live in a similar situation as Barbie and I really wish I could make friends here easier. Everyone is very stand-offish though.
Rosemarie - we are wanting to get away too. Our unexpected trip to NB in January really messed us up. Now with my work situation we are also concerned.
The HR lady didn’t even acknowledge that she received the letter. I’m very frustrated.
Jonah went home today, both grands are here Saturday night for the night and then on Tuesday Michaela comes for two nights.
I saw my doctor today for a follow up, she prescribed reading, walking, and more time with the Grands. She doesn’t believe I need any medication changes for my anti depressant, I just need a break from the stress.
I really need to work on my resume and cover letter. I would at this point just like to find another job and be done with this foolishness. I understand why so many before me left and never did anything to help the others left there.
Tracey in Edmonton12 -
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I’m so sorry to read this. It’s heartbreaking for us, so I can barely imagine how the family feel. Wishing fortitude for the family circle in the days ahead.dlfk202000 wrote: »From Destiny's aunt:
Destiny passed peacefully today at 2pm. She was surrounded by parents, siblings, aunts and uncles. Thank you for your prayers of healing and peace. We cling to Isaiah 57:1. She has been taken from this world to be saved from the troubles to come. She is healed. ❤️ Continued prayer for peace for the family is appreciated. John 14:27 Please give the family space to heal at this time.
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Rosemarie2972 wrote: »Today I looked at VRBO rentals for a possible get away. I am not sure I can afford to get away. I have a wedding in MA next September (2024) that I plan to attend. This will involve air fare and car rentals and so forth. Yet I feel confined thinking I need to wait over 12 months for a get away. Anyway I enjoy looking at VRBO's and Air Bnb's so even though I wasn't productive, I had a good day.
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
We try to go somewhere about every 6 weeks or couple months. But not far away. No air fares, car rentals etc.
We just drive about 200-225 km away (125-140 miles) to stay in an inexpensive (~$140/night) place for a long weekend.
We do that so we can cycle in a nice area. Where we live isn't particularly good for cycling, unfortunately.
Why not check out something relatively local ... be a local tourist.
Machka in Oz
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Debbie- Peace and strength for Destiny's family. Rest well, Warrior Girl!
Minimalism- I think I may be a minimalist living with a hoarder. lol
Hey Kylia- Can you post a pic of your car?3 -
It is humid beyond anything I’ve experienced before. I don’t like it. Skies are gray & I wonder if this is connected to Canadian fires. I hope our Canadian friends are okay.
On a happier note, I’ve seen a hummingbird at my feeder this morning. 💖
Katla in Illinois3 -
During a very troubled time in my life I saw a sign on a board outside a business that said "I am grateful for unknown blessings already on their way". I embraced that thought and have used it frequently in my life. It helps me ignore what I think is evidence that things are bad, and believe that good is coming my way and I just don't know it yet. The garlic has been harvested and is drying in the garage, beans have been planted and have begun to sprout, we are already eating the cucumbers from the plant we bought, and there are little green tomatoes on the tomato plant.
More fireworks last night but music from my phone kept Bessie calm and allowed us both to sleep.Rosemary, consider a vacation close to home in a mid price place and do things you don't normally do. Barbie in NW WA 6 -
Morning ladies
No they aren't seeing a family therapist, Tracy is paying out of pocket for the Therapist right now..
Im not putting full blame on Kyle and Tracy or Carmine,but at this point and from what I see from both sides Carmine is super Bi Polar ,she cries at the drop of a hat,everything and I mean everything is everyone elses fault..and she screams and yells at everyone .
She has stopped taking her meds saying its just a placebo ,I think she needs intense in house therapy where they can get down to brass tacks..
She is supposed to be doing schoolwork on computer 2 hrs a day and she did 20 min yesterday..
So I feel horrible being the grandma and I have to stay out of it.. but I pray daily that it gets better and she gets the help she needs.8 -
myvt9v4crh wrote: »Beth—I like the hummingbird feeders from Perky Pet that uses a suction cup to hold the feeder on my window. It works very well for me and is easy.
I have seen other hummingbird feeders mounted on a sturdy post in the ground with plenty of capacity for the sugar water. There is one in a lovely garden area near where I live.
In the beginning I had a glass feeder that dangled from an upper deck. The location was windy and the sugar water spilled in the wind.
I like the the window feeder best. 😊
Katla
Katla ... thank you! I will look into the Perky Pet feeders. My mom is only allowed feeders with window suction cups.2 -
grandmallie wrote: »Morning ladies
No they aren't seeing a family therapist, Tracy is paying out of pocket for the Therapist right now..
Im not putting full blame on Kyle and Tracy or Carmine,but at this point and from what I see from both sides Carmine is super Bi Polar ,she cries at the drop of a hat,everything and I mean everything is everyone elses fault..and she screams and yells at everyone .
She has stopped taking her meds saying its just a placebo ,I think she needs intense in house therapy where they can get down to brass tacks..
She is supposed to be doing schoolwork on computer 2 hrs a day and she did 20 min yesterday..
So I feel horrible being the grandma and I have to stay out of it.. but I pray daily that it gets better and she gets the help she needs.
She's a teenage girl.
She has also been taught that screaming and yelling is normal.
Didn't you have wild mood swings when you were a teenager?
M in Oz7 -
BETH ~ Happy Belated Birthday Wishes!
Carol in GA0 -
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Hi honies, I'm home!
The guy who drove us back started talking on his mobile, which he had down beside him. DH gave him a right talking to. His driving was not good in my opinion and I spent the journey with my eyes shut, doing deep breathing. I wanted to report him, but DH thought he had given him enough grief.
Anyway, the house is in one piece, the geraniums have been watered, and the basil survived over two weeks in the utility room! We also have a glorious meadow in our back garden!!!! It's like Norway has come home with us. 
I've had a really long nap and now we are waiting for our food delivery.
Mostly unpacked. Must take the thank-you chocolate next door.
Love you all, Heather UK again. Xxxxxx
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Heather - I thought it was your day to get back home. Glad you're there safe and sound.
Tracey - I'm glad you like the stories. I need to start collecting them again, when I write them down here. I've definitely been in reminiscing mode the last few weeks. Not sure why, but I'm pleased to be able to capture the funny and pleasant memories from that time. All I could see when I looked back was the pain and abuse, but that gives it more head space than it deserves. There were any number of good days, and while the bad memories aren't gone, they're not at the fore. Writing them down helps enormously to hold onto the good days. I wrote down the bad, and once I'd done that, I've able now to start thinking about the rest, the good days, the accomplishments, stories that bring a smile.
The grocery delivery woman showed up just as the rain started coming down in buckets, but there was room for her car under the carport, so I got her to go ahead and park there and stay dry. She has come and gone and the thunder boomers and rain continue. I could do without the noisy bit, but the water is needed--while we've gotten bits and starts of rain the last week or so, it's been small amounts, and the ground is dry, dry. This is supposed to last until late afternoon, but the lightning has already moved off, and just the rain continues now.
Of course, Egg is not at her happiest... She heartily disapproves of rain. She is sitting on the end table drying the raindrops on her fur one by one, and muttering, while giving me the stink-eye in between.
Just laundry today... no plans for much else. Hope everyone is having a good day!
Love,
Lisa in AR
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During a very troubled time in my life I saw a sign on a board outside a business that said "I am grateful for unknown blessings already on their way". I embraced that thought and have used it frequently in my life. It helps me ignore what I think is evidence that things are bad, and believe that good is coming my way and I just don't know it yet. Barbie in NW WA
Barbie - I love this. A thought very similar to this has gotten me through life - both good and bad times. And I remember when I was looking for a job, I'd say to myself "the perfect job is looking for me as hard as I am looking for it." The job I'd find wasn't always what I had in mind, but it paid the bills and I learned new skills, made new friends. Got me through until it was time for the next one.
Car stuff...decision fatigue:I've done more research on my aging Subaru. Going to hitch up my big girl panties and take the records in to the repair shop tomorrow and go over projected repair costs - "what's the highest the bill could be to keep this girl on the road?"
Is it time for a new (used) car? Nice ones are coming on the market. Spent an hour on the internet this morning looking at what was available at the car dealers in town - both new and used.
Talk about decision fatigue!
Plus the idea of walking through a used car lot makes me feel queasy even though I'm sure neighbor Roger would love to help. He was good at helping me pick out a chicken coop.
But, I have a plan. List the pro's and con's. Project all costs (already got a quote from the insurance company as to how much full coverage would be on a late model Toyota) See which column is bigger. Then let the pot soak. I'm sure the right decision will bubble up.
Debbie- I'm sending thoughts of peace and comfort to Destiny's family. I learned yesterday a high school classmate of mine lost her son to cancer last week, her husband's brother died yesterday, and her husband has alzheimers. I am so grateful she has a lot of family and friends close by to keep her lifted up. She's a tough gal.
Heather - welcome home. That's a gorgeous meadow! My back yard is starting to look similar and I'm tempted to keep it that way.
LeeAnne - sounds like you had a nice vacation. Sending cool thoughts your way while waiting for the AC to be being fixed.
Rosemarie - have fun looking at vacation spots and trips. Do you have a friend you could go with to share expenses? My good "trip" friend moved away from the area several years ago to central Oregon, and she had a stroke a couple years ago. I enjoy reliving those memories. Who knows, when I'm ready, maybe someone else will appear in my life who shares my interest and enthusiasm for going places and doing "wierd" things.
That's it for now ladies. Make it a fabulous day!
Lanette
SW WA State
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Rebecca – I have heard of putting an invitation on a “puzzle” so it didn’t surprise me when you said the person put a letter on a puzzle. What a neat idea
Rita – I love your alien pictures
Kim – I only found the chocolate Cool Whip once. Wish I could find it again. Update: no wonder I can't find it -- it's been discontinued
Thurs here: nothing special. Stopped at Food Lion on the way from work since I needed to get ice cream and I don’t want to walk home with ice cream.
Carol – in this heat, it really doesn’t bother me to put a wet bathing suit on. Today I’m thinking that I’ll go in the pool, wear my work shorts and a coverup, go for my walk, and then I bet I’ll be sweaty so I’ll go back in the pool. Like you, I am having a hard time finding something on TV that I’m interested in. There are so many of the “reality” shows and, to me, they are false many times. However, I do like “America’s Worst Cooks” because many times you get good hints
I’ve been stringing the popcorn lately after dinner when the deck is in the shade. On the third bag right now.
Beth – happy birthday
Today Jerry was crying that he was homeless. I hope I was able to talk him down, even if temporarily. We do have these cots that we used when we went camping. First, I’m going to ask Jess if she wants them. Vince says that they aren’t real comfortable, I don’t know since I never used one. We had one for each of the kids and him. Anyway, if Jess doesn’t want them, I’ll offer one to Jerry. I’m going to donate the rest.
Allie – sweet and spicy tea? Never heard of spicy. There’s a lot of sweet tea down here, but spicy?
LeeAnn – welcome back! Maybe you’ll lose weight sweating, trying to see the silver lining (if there is one)
Heather – welcome home and thanks for sharing your trip with us. I so enjoyed it
Lanette – I’m so sorry about your friend
Off to the pool,
Michele NC5 -
Lanette ~ Yes, thinking about a new/used car can really be a big decision. I think your idea of making a pros/cons lists will help you.
Heather ~ Love the wild flowers and your geraniums. Welcome home.
Lisa ~ I too love your stories about some of the unusual people you knew growing up. Shirley must have been a hoot!
Carol in GA2 -
July 2023 Jump Back Up
Word of the year: appreciate. Today I appreciate walking my dog,Brownie.Meditation: daily. 8/30(82%(started Feb)94%,100%, 74%, 93%4. Find something to look forward to today. Missed posting this yesterday. So today I am looking forward to my therapy session.
1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 3/8–(100%,100%,0%,0%,0%,0%)
2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 5989, (7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%)
3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%, 100%)
4. Contact close family every week (4x) 124/208—(100%,100%,100%,50%, 83%, 100% should be 137 by August 1)
5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)56/94 (100%,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%,100%)
7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 3/15 (100%,88%,100,100%,100%,100%,93%)
8. Read 12 books at least this year. 24/12 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 6/12—(100%.100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107 (100%,100%,100%)
January Met —100%
February met —-90%
March met met —-90%
April met——86.36%
May met——-89%
June met—-99%
July met — met
August met
September met
October met —
November met—
December met—
1. Take a small step to help overcome a problem or worry. I am working on helping my son through this tough time by being in contact with his case worker and tracking his location.
2. Adopt a growth mindset. Change “I can’t” into “I can’t…yet”. I try to never use those words. I follow Yoda’s ‘Do or not, there is no try”
3. Be willing to ask for help when you need it. I will. My back hurts today so will easily ask for help when I need it.
5. Get the basics right: eat well, exercise and go to bed on time. Will do!
6. Pause, breathe, and feel your feet firmly on the ground. Will meditate today to help me do this.7. Shift your mood by doing something you really enjoy.RVRita in NM
8. Avoid saying “must” or “should” to yourself today.
9. Put a problem in perspective by seeing the bigger picture.
10. Reach out to someone you trust and share your feelings with them.
11. Look for something positive in a difficult situation.
12. Write you worries down and save them for a specific “worry time”.
13. Challenge negative thoughts. Find an alternative interpretation.
14. Get outside and move to help clear your head.
15. Set yourself an achievable goal and take the first step.
16. Find fun ways to distract yourself from unhelpful thoughts.
17. Use one of your strengths to overcome a challenge today.
18. Let go of the small stuff and focus on the things that matter.
19. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.
20. When things go wrong, pause and be kind to yourself.
21. Identify what helped you get through a tough time in your life.
22. Find 3 things you feel hopeful about and write them down.
23. Remember that all feelings and situations pass in time.
24. Choose to see something good about what has gone wrong.
25. Notice when you are being judge mental and be kind instead.
26. Catch yourself over-reacting and take a deep breath.
27. Write down 3 things you are grateful for (even if today was hard).
28. Think about what you can learn about a recent problem.
29. Be a realistic optimist. Focus on what could go right.,
30. Reach out to a friend, family member, or colleague for support.
31. Remember we all struggle at times. It’s part of being human.
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Katla - do you hav emote hummingbirds coming each day?
It’s hazy here this morning due to smoke again and was muggy yesterday.
Barbie - I like that gratitude outlook. I’m going to make a sign for that.
Allie - it’s a shame that mental health care isn’t covered or available as physical health. I hope Carmine gets the help she needs soon. I have a friend that didn’t get diagnosed until she was 50. I’m sure she had it as a teenager and it went undiagnosed all those years. It made her lose friends and family over the years. Can Tracy talk to the therapist about having her hospitalized for a bit?
Machka - I had wild mood swings as a teenager. I moved out and lived with my grandparents for a while, then started staying at my boyfriends parents more often than not. My parents stood by and allowed me to. We were still close just got along much better when we weren’t around each other all the time. It was like I visited home.
Rosemarie - we are talking a small vacation away in August. We really shouldn’t be financially, but can’t afford not to for our well being, both as a couple and individually.
We are only going a couple hours from home.
Heather - welcome home! I have complained once about a driver. Turns out the complaint I put in to the cab company went to the owner and it was the owner that had picked me up that day. 🙄
Lisa - I have to start writing my stories down too. I just need to get at it. I know I can do it.
Lanette - it seems we will be going car shopping, possibly later today for DH. We are moving on this faster than I wanted but I’m letting him steer the ship.
I like living mostly debt free, but at this point neither of us has credit and we need to rebuild that.
I started working on a dragon for my SIL for Christmas again last night. It’s just started. I have a lot to do to finish it.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Lisa--I do remember Rocky and Bullwinkle and the time machine. Good memories of Saturday mornings.
Not a lot going on here. We could sure use some rain, it just keeps going around us. So looking forward to the work week being over as am getting really tired. And eating is out of control.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE 5 -
Lanette list making is a good way to address the car question. Pros and cons about keeping your car or replacing it. Then if you want to replace it, you can address what you want in the next car. Looking at what financial resources you have is the next step. We did this with our car shopping before we started looking online for a car that fit our wants and our assets. We found our current Subaru online before going to the dealer and we've been looking online for the electric car we want now. There was no wandering in a car lot with an eager salesperson. Best wishes to you on your journey
😻🌞🌻Barbie in NW WA3 -
Machka- Yes I remember being a little B,and Tracy the same..but Carmines mood swings are out of control and wild..
And it is also effecting Miles she comes in yelling in the house Tracy wasn't, but as soon as Miles heard it ,he started screaming and crying and he has started throwing his cars and atuff he shouldn't..i got clipped in the glasses with his car.. I took the car away and gave him something soft to play with.
Grandma is trying her best..
Kyle took the body wash I brought for Carmine and poured it all out,so they both play games .. she was horrible and nasty to him ,so he took something he knew that she likes and got rid of it.. and im the one who got that for her..6
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