WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2023

OregonMother

KJLaMore wrote: »

Real quick as I have kids here; Flea- Great info on Fern. Do you know her maiden name? I grew up 2 miles outside of Belding, MI. With your permission, I would like to post the pic, and any info you have on the local facebook page (if they have one). Belding is still a pretty small community, and in the late 1880's would have been a very small rural town. The local museum, library, or historians might have more information on the family. If not, the photographer who photographed them. Very cool! KJ

That's incredible, KJ. Yes, please post it. Her maiden name was Spencer.

Flea
Willamette Valley OR

kevrit

SophieRosieMom wrote: »

OK ladies, here we go. Debbie - I saw your stats yesterday and added them, hope that was OK. If anyone else wanted to be listed, just add yourself. Also, anyone who has been at goal for a period of time and wants to share, that info is most welcome Lanette


MFP Accountability Post for July 24, 2023

Debbie in CA ……. -.6 lbs……. 22 lbs to goal

Lanette SW WA ……. - .5 lbs……. 6.5 lbs to goal. Based on my stats a year ago, when I was in better shape, I also have a goal to lose 2 inches from my hips.

I want to be accountable and this may help me:

Rita in NM ….plus 3 lbs…..34 lbs to go. I was at goal weight. But life, covid, and my stress eatings changed all that. Goal weight is 145.

RVRita in NM

kevrit

OregonMother wrote: »

Snowflake1968 wrote: »

I have been accepted into college! I met today and did the assessments. I will be going tomorrow to apply for the financing.
I am going to take Education Assistant. The Child/Youth Worker was a little more than I wanted. The EA is more helpful to the children. It is something I can do until my early 70’s. I start on Aug 7th.
I’m quite excited and nervous.

Tracey in Edmonton

This is so exciting, Tracey! And very inspirational. How long of a program is it?

I have a picture dilemma.

My great-grandmother was a nurse for a doctor, Dr. Day. His wife was Fern. A lovely, lovely woman who lived well into her 90s. Dr. Day was older than she was, so he died in 1958, before I was born. Fern was born late in the 19th century. They both had been married before, and Doc had a child by his first marriage. Fern had a child by her first marriage, but it didn't survive infancy.

So Fern doesn't have any descendants. Doc and Fern lived in Portland, off 81st street (so funny that I still know that!) Because Fern didn't have any family and because my mom and grandmother were the kind of people that they were (my mom kept track of her grandmother's friends for decades) we stopped in Portland to visit Fern nearly every time we were driving up to Washington to see my grandmother. Eventually, maybe when I was in my early teens ('70s now), Fern could no longer live on her own, so my grandmother built a little granny hut in her back yard and Fern lived there for years. Ultimately, even that was too much (she lived well into her 90s), so she had to move to assisted living where she died.

My grandmother inherited all of Fern's belongings, which wasn't much by time she moved into the granny hut, but here's the deal. I now have all of Fern's family photos. These photos are from the late 19th century, some of Fern when she was a very young girl. I believe I may be the last living soul on this planet who even knows who Fern was. Never mind how sad that makes me, because she really was just so wonderful and precious. I can't bear to throw away these photos (of course they aren't really photos -- they are some kind of tintype technology -- one I hadn't seen before). Yet, I can't imagine them meaning anything to anyone after I'm gone. Honestly, I don't even know who all is in the pictures because very few have anything written on them. (Except, one of them is signed to "Mrs. Schofield," which was my great-great-great grandmother -- that's how old these pictures are. How that ended up back in Fern's things, I don't know.)

ETA: I just looked it up. "Mrs. Schofield" died in 1903. She would have been my grandmother's grandmother, but my grandmother never would have met her because she wasn't born until 1922. (My grandmother was the youngest of her siblings.)

What to do??? I can't tell you how upsetting it is. I guess I just keep them because they've given me a lot of joy to look at --the clothing, the design/decor, and beautiful Fern -- she's recognizable even as a child. But I also hate to leave something to my kids that they also won't know what to do with.

Help! Advice?

Flea
Willamette Valley, OR

RE- old pictures… If they were mine, I would have them digitized and put on a DVD or thumb drive so I could look at them whenever I wanted and future owners would have smaller items to look at. Another option is having them all made into a book titled with Fern’s name. I made a couple of books like that for my Mom for different occasions. She really liked them and are nice keepsakes. When I moved to the RV, I was purging all my photos and didn’t want to dispose of any of them so I scanned them all to digitize them myself. They are now my screensaver! I was a camera person so had pictures from when I was 8 years old when I got my first camera! Felt bad throwing the pictures out, but this was the more efficient way of storing them.
RVRita

Sorry if this is redundant, I came late to the discussion!

GodMomKim

Flea - I was thinking that Fern's Mom or Dad might have had siblings.... but with KJ offer and the realization of how some of these pictures fit in - you have a fun adventure ahead. Also it is possible that there is not a known relative between the two families, but that they lived near one another at some point. It is possible that there was an un-wed mom in one family and the neighboring family took the child as their own. - NOT kidnapping but to allow the unwed mom to not be socially scared by having a baby out of wedlock, which was a thing in those days. There is a tie between families in my tree that we think that is what happened, but we'll never be sure. All the dates and a family legend point to that but nothing factual.

Kim in N. California

LisaInArkansas

Flea - One more suggestion, if you're not overwhelmed already! It sounds like a lovely project when you need distraction:

I know you're not in it for the money, but once you've wrung all the information that you can out of the pictures, you might think of finding an antique photo appraiser. Tried to find one near Portland for the location interest without much luck, but they're out there, and can probably give you a good idea with a scanned image what they're worth. The era (and quality) of the ones you posted could be worth anywhere from $30 to $350 according to one resource. Again, not to say to do it for money, just that the physical images can be digitized, and then the image itself sold to shops, etc., for other people's home decor or possibility just history lovers. Otherwise, the physicals will simply be discarded in the end, and this way they are loved by someone, somewhere. Maybe your son might be interested in pitching in to help and tracking down a couple online resources in order to make a few bucks? Just a thought. Might also help alleviate the need to identify them all, and just identify the period, if possible.

I am going to try to lose 5lbs a month starting August until I have a new Grand... I have been accepted into college! I met today and did the assessments. I will be going tomorrow to apply for the financing.
I am going to take Education Assistant. The Child/Youth Worker was a little more than I wanted. The EA is more helpful to the children. It is something I can do until my early 70’s. I start on Aug 7th.
I’m quite excited and nervous.
Tracey in Edmonton

Tracey - I think the challenge is good, five pounds a month is quite healthy and achievable--and maybe even a jar started with a dollar per pound lost and spend it on a new clothes reward or a gift? And I'm SO pleased you're going back to college for EA! I think that you working with children is a wonderful match for them and for you--and each day will be different. I know the economics aren't easy, but I have faith that y'all can make it in order to get this opportunity for you. I'm glad, too, that there's financial help available for school. Only two weeks from now! Wow, moving fast...

Ginny - I hope that the discussion with the doctor helps you choose the next paths to take and that it does not change your determination to live the next years for you. I'm just realizing how important that is, and appreciate that you are sharing your decisions with us, too.

Kim (and Ginny) - I decided that I'll dive into the Medicare decisions about six months before I am eligible, so about a year from now. Like every massive government program, it may well change over time, and I think if I start closer to the deadline there's less time for the ground under me to shift. Plus less time for me to obsess. Nobody wants to see that!

Heather - Well done on biting the bullet for the travel! Did I mention I loved the painted boxes? Especially how different your designs all are... Edie sounds like a young lady I'd love to meet. Glad, too, that you've got an idea for your next novel. I'm toying with Medium's short pieces again, and still making a few bits and bobs off my older things on there and on Amazon--afternoons here are going to be scorching hot for weeks, and I've been putting off cleaning up my old pieces on Medium of their now outdated signatures. Editing always brings ideas... I didn't realize until a friend bought a print copy that I'd formatted my last Amazon book in a larger format than the first two, which was never my intent. I have to shrink it, edit for placement again and upload as a second edition. Such a pain. Can't believe I used a different size! I used to have posted on my wall "Everybody needs an editor." Still true.

I want to get it fixed, though, so I can put together a decent set of printed copies for my son's fiancée - they are still on track for coming at the end of August to stay for three nights and then head back to their current home in New Mexico, near her family. Supposedly they're moving to northwest Arkansas late next year. Not holding my breath until it happens--and neither encouraging nor discouraging. I think going completely new places is really good for younger people, and lets them decide later where they really want to go. It would be nice to be able to see them reasonably often for a while.

Machka -So very pleased your scans were clear, hope the MRI shows no damage.

Joy - I've been a news junkie most of my life, but had to stop for my own peace of mind. One of the things I love about this thread is how we all differ in our ways of going about almost everything.

So I let this sit while I went outside and got some gardening done and then when I came back in, my daughter called, she's on the way to pick up her two youngest in Georgia at 4:30 tomorrow morning. She gets there late this afternoon, and has a hotel room so she can get some sleep. Bless her, she's just flown straight from Honolulu to Seattle to Atlanta and now Columbus? then a few hours sleep and turning right back around with two tired kids (7 and 3), back to Atlanta , then Salt Lake, then Honolulu (a ten-hour flight). Just the thought of more than 48 straight hours of traveling makes me twitch. I do not miss that life.

And... then my best friend called... and now I can finally take a quick shower, talk to Corey at lunch, and settle into whatever I wish to do this afternoon. Still thinking about that.

Later y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR (who has given up on the ETC, I'm afraid. It was intriguing, and I love the silly cat, but yeah, not me.)

Whidislander

auntiebk wrote: »

Lisa Etc love it, miss both Janets too. Normal range hemoglobin? Hooray!! Eat then no pain? WowowWOW! ! !
Lanette, well done, Gladys! Btw the vintage Tupperware, have that one in pink too.
Michele I’d be happy to have my weight stay in your same range
Allie 5 weeks for bloodwork results? Sheesh.
Rebecca thanks so much for the backstory, more details than I remember. “science experiments in the crisper drawer” been there done that don’t wanna go back again.
Tracey you would be a gift to any young person who needed your guidance.
Heather back to running and writing all in the same day? Well done!
Beth I too am reducing/eliminating dairy to see if it helps and the first two days seem to be proving the theory. Hope it’s a matter of quantity and I can still indulge in an ounce of cheese a few times a week. Sad to say goodbye to cottage cheese for breakfast and yoghurt for dessert but if it moves things along…
Rebecca I like your system for mushrooms and will try it. Uh oh, guess I’ll have to pick up some mochi . . . ;}
Lanette love the chickens’ names especially “Big Thelma” :} Would you share a sample of your good habits spreadsheet?
Rosemarie congratulations on the 7 miles and 3 lbs. Well done!
Allie Miles’ smiles.
Michele I’d love to see the flamingo ice cube mold Joe is a big fan of ‘em.
Debbie I no longer even try to comment on all the posts, but just can’t help adding my two cents to too many…
Rita ((gentle hugs)) hope the antibiotics kick that infection quickly. Fingers X’d for your son’s job prospects.
Annie your “Yay”s when you report. Reminds me of Terri’s recommendation to celebrate all the little successes. Well done!
Ginny that was a scary spell. Glad you know how to handle it and didn’t fall.

Belated best birthday wishes to Karen in VA, Katla, Evelyn and Beth’s mom. Being a week behind, stinks!
But time to sleep now.
Gratitudes:
7/20 the cloud of good models that surrounds me.
7/19 Joe overcoming his initial resistance and instead embracing and expanding the suggestion to put bug out supplies in the van.

07/19: Move: 2 sets PT w/x&a, line dancing. Steps:8114
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=3 CI=1789 CO=732
Live: Joe, readings, BP, BiMart, play with plants. Wt:131.6
07/18: Move: 2 sets PT w/d, dogs to powerline, line dancing. Steps:8074
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=-5 CI=1422 CO=965
Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, casserole-a-thon. Wt: 132.5

Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2023: Be of good cheer. July: Move more, fuel better (less sugar), live NOW.

Ice cream Mochi is a special treat for me. It's a way to have some creamy mango ice cream, and not down a pint in one sitting, (such a talent eh?). The Mochi is rice flour, tapioca flour and sugar made into a pillowy, spongy covering, (I think those are the ingredients). Its best to set the balls (I eat them in sets of two) out a couple minutes before you carefully bite into them, so the Mochi softens just a tad, but not too long so the ice cream melts!
Rebecca the Mochi queen
Whidbey
Wa

Whidislander

cityjaneLondon wrote: »

Ginny - Sending good thoughts to you for your doc visit. Yes, your future is for YOU!

I think part of my worries about booking is that it is DH's money I am spending (he will pay back my credit card) and he has opted out of booking the trip himself because he thinks (knows) I won't be happy with his arrangements. I'm going to leave the travel insurance to him as his contribution to organisation. I hope he does it right.
But ...... drum roll .........
I HAVE DONE IT!
This morning I booked the flights from Gatwick to Lyon paying extra for extra cabin bags and extra legroom and priority boarding. The only problem is that the only available flight for that day is 8.15 in the morning. That means an early wake up and a taxi. Have to be there by 6.15.
Then I booked from Montpellier to Gatwick. Ditto extras. The flight is 16.20, so should be able to get the Gatwick Express to Brighton. (We gain an hour coming back)
Then I booked the TGV from Lyon to Narbonne. Direct! On the Sunday. I booked Premiere for not much extra and our seats are in a club two facing each other. Only a few seats left, and another train was already full! For October.
So......... I hate getting up early, as I don't sleep, but it's only once and we can nap at the hotel that afternoon.

I still have to book hotels in Lyon and Narbonne, and the train from Narbonne to Montpellier, but that is only a local train, not a Train à Grande Vitesse. I can book that later.

Will be researching hotels when I've recovered! I have a recommendation in Narbonne.

Phew!
Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Enjoy your trip. I know when we had to get eldest son to the airport early, we stayed at a hotel near the airport. They even had a free shuttle to the airport.👍🏼
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa

healingmysticmelody

Hello I’m stopping by for the first time. I’m Melody age 51 (52 in late September) and had a total knee replacement June 12, 2023. I’m still recovering here in Illinois (not too far east of the Mississippi River)

I joined MFP a year and 7 months ago. My starting weight was 265 (climbed from 180 seven years ago when I initially damaged my knee) and I am currently 235. My first goal is to make it into the 100s and long range goal 150, but happy with just being healthy and active.

I have made many changes in my diet and made healthier replacements. I have faith I will get there! I’m still using my cane but should be walking completely without it in a month or two. I haven’t spent as much time on MFP lately but I know it will slowly increase as I get better. They say it takes a full year to two years to fully recover, but most people seem to be feeling a lot better by three months.

I’m glad to be in this group and I hope you all have a nice day. Hot and sunny in Illinois today. High tomorrow is 101 degrees!

Whidislander

💖
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa

Whidislander

Thought this was cute.😂
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa

LisaInArkansas

Melody in Illinois ( @healingmysticmelody ) Welcome, we're glad you're here! I had a full knee replacement on my right knee at age 59. The physical therapy was key for a quick recovery for the knee, and I would say the three months mark was much closer for pain relief and recovery than a year or two. I'd been in such pain before the surgery that I was actually surprised how little it hurt after. As one of our favorite people here says, "You can do this!" Welcome to the group...

Lisa in AR

bwcetc

Ginny and Kim ….Medicare…. I had to quickly learn about Medicare when moving my mom from Ohio to NY. I used a Medicare broker to choose the best plan. Knowing nothing, I contacted our car:home insurance broker (who didn’t offer healthcare insurance) and they referred me to a broker who was excellent! Helped me make the state to state transitions and found the most cost effective plan for my mom. All free. Yes, they’re paid commissions but in this case, the broker actually suggested plans that paid him nothing. We did it all through phone:zoom calls. Couldn’t have been simpler. My husband is 65 in October and his situation is different as he has retiree group insurance that is stellar.

Beth near Buffalo

dlfk202000

Barbara- I for one LOVE
"your two cents worth"!!!

dlfk202000

Ginny- prayers for great results from your scans and peace for you until you get them back.

Carol-hope your knee continues to improve. I have a brace I use for mine when it acts up. It does help.

dlfk202000

Whidislander wrote: »

[quote="auntiebk;c-

Ice cream Mochi is a special treat for me. It's a way to have some creamy mango ice cream, and not down a pint in one sitting, (such a talent eh?). The Mochi is rice flour, tapioca flour and sugar made into a pillowy, spongy covering, (I think those are the ingredients). Its best to set the balls (I eat them in sets of two) out a couple minutes before you carefully bite into them, so the Mochi softens just a tad, but not too long so the ice cream melts!
Rebecca the Mochi queen
Whidbey
Wa

mochi ice cream is so good and mango is one of my favorites. Two is a perfect amount. I enjoy them once in a while with a cup of tea.

healingmysticmelody

@LisaInArkansas Thank you for the greeting, and Yes! It seems like 3 months is the turning point for many and I hope I am among that group! Very nice to know you were way better at 3 months too! I have an excellent PT and a great bend and I have been at about 3 steps forward and one step back for most of my journey. We have a camping trip/vacation planned for late September and I hope to be in great shape at that time!

cityjaneLondon

I enjoyed the Death Café. Got on well with a very young woman who is training as a mental health nurse. She is currently working with the old and frail. Other people were interesting. One doing early training as a hospice doula, but probably not going to do it professionally.
I had to get Ubers both ways because the buses are messed up by a demolition going on by the seafront from a major hotel fire. Causing chaos. I got one bus and had to give up .The taxis are going by the back way.
DH enjoyed his cricket and will go again tomorrow. Thursday looks like rain, so might have Max for a bit. He is delighted with my bookings, but we still have to look at the price of the Lyon hotel I fancy. It is a bit posh.

Good evening. 👍

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

grandmallie

I found these gems at Walmart and got them in all the flavors they had,lemon,orange and mixed berries ,they are the size of like a hoodsie cup and only 70 calories and quite refreshing, especially on my sore throat..

Whidislander

dlfk202000 wrote: »

Whidislander wrote: »

[quote="auntiebk;c-

Ice cream Mochi is a special treat for me. It's a way to have some creamy mango ice cream, and not down a pint in one sitting, (such a talent eh?). The Mochi is rice flour, tapioca flour and sugar made into a pillowy, spongy covering, (I think those are the ingredients). Its best to set the balls (I eat them in sets of two) out a couple minutes before you carefully bite into them, so the Mochi softens just a tad, but not too long so the ice cream melts!
Rebecca the Mochi queen
Whidbey
Wa

mochi ice cream is so good and mango is one of my favorites. Two is a perfect amount. I enjoy them once in a while with a cup of tea.

I have declared us "Mango Mochi Mates".💖🤗
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa

Whidislander

Today was soup day!

A big container of leftovers. Yes its a wee hint of green but with zucchini, and spinach, its happens.🙃
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa