WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2023
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Kim ~ What a month you have had! Much sympathy for you and all that is going on.
Pip ~ WOW! What a beautiful new camper.
Ginny ~ So sad about the school bus accident! Hoping that you and the others do not have Covid as a result of exposure.
Carol in GA3 -
Pip- WOW- that is amazing1
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Pip, NICE!!
Kim, sorry you’ve had such a rough August! Happy belated birthday! I turned 65 in July!
Lisa, so nice to see Kelsey and the kids looking so happy!
Tracy, great tees!
The memory has failed…..sorry to those I’ve missed😔
I’ve been tracking and hitting the gym for just over a week now and, surprise !, I’ve lost 1.2 pounds. Amazing how that works, smh!
Grandkids the next two days, last week they were a challenge, hoping this week will be better. Grandson has his own mind and doesn’t like playing by the rules, which frustrates me immensely. He’s seven, going on thirteen!
Hugs for those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the new gals!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island3 -
Heather - I think it is vitally important for adults to be as truthful as they can with children. I’ve seen a few too many times what happens when children find out later. It would tire me out too.
Ginny - I am a reluctant gardener. Only flowers, not vegetables. If I don’t put any in DH complains but I am the one that does all of the work for it. This year I tried two beds instead of just pots and I don’t like it. I like pots better. Next year though I am thinking of getting DH to build a raised bed so I can plant a few veggies.
Katie - you are correct the newsfeed is equivalent to the wall in FB.
I haven’t had an issue logging food.
Machka - I just love your gardening story. You do beautiful work.
Annie - how many days has it been since your dad was exposed? Hopefully he escaped unscathed.
Betsy - Hugs to you and your sister. It’s so good that you are close and together. I hope you have many more years.
Joy - It sounds like a lovely trip, can’t wait to hear all about it. Yes it depends on the weather how long that ferry can take. DH was on it for 26 hours one time.
When we landed in Halifax in January this year it was like late Fall here. It was surreal because it was -20 something when we left here.
I couldn’t decide if it was smoke or cloud today either.
Cynthia - Mostly DH stands for Dear Husband, sometimes depending on the context it can probably mean D*mn Husband. You’re doing fine, keep it up.
Your Grandson sounds like a smart young man.
Allie - at least you have an answer now, can they do anything with the pain in the meantime?
Vicki - I hope you get some answers tomorrow. Are you still working crazy hours?
Rebecca - I am so excited for your family. I hope Owain continues to stay in contact now. That first call was probably the hardest for him to make.
Kim - it’s nice to have an update from you, I’m sorry it hasn’t been a better month for you. Hopefully September will be much better.
Ginny - I hope that you SS doesn’t do that again. I think a lot of people think it’s all done now.
Tragic news in your county.
Pip - that’s a nice new camper. It will be more room for you and the bathroom will be a huge addition I bet.
We are going camping tomorrow after my class for a week. I’m looking forward to it but nearly as much as DH is. It’s not my favourite thing except for the campfire. We are renting a friends camper.
I’m not sure how often I’ll be on, I’m hoping to spend some quality time with DH.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Rebecca gratitude for Owain’s call is flooding my heart. Rejoicing he’s safe (and repentant).
Heather Thanks for your insight and for sharing your honest replies to Edie’s and Bea’s questions.
Lisa
the happy in Hawaii pic.
Kay Think I’ll pass on Contexto, but may try Phrazle and give Connections another try.
Cynthia your joy in your new trike shines through!
Allie hope the card comes through quickly and you can get some relief. Easier on your innards than Tylenol to be sure.
Kim ((hugs)). For you and for Levi.
Ginny SMH at your SS’s attitude. Even if COVID is “just like the flu” doesn’t he understand how bad that could be for you? SMH
Betsy ((hugs held extra long))
Vicki praying your doctor can find out what’s causing your pain and resolve it quickly.
Pip WOW that’s quite a BIG change
There were more I wanted to respond to but … falling asleep.
Gardening: I love to look at seed catalogs but lose interest in weeding and watering about this time of the year. Grew a bumper crop of red romaine from a six pack bought at the master gardener’s sale, shared lots with T before it bolted. Also got some snow peas, all from pots. Didn’t plant anything in the side yard this year. Joe is keeping the dwarf fruit trees alive with the water from the puppy pool and dog’s water buckets.
Today’s gratitude: electricity and internet, unlike our neighbors to the south in Smith River and Crescent City where the power company de-energized the lines because of the Smith River Complex fires.08/21: Move: 2 sets PT w/d, line dance class, A-D walking. Steps:8535Later, lighter, lovelies!
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=7 CI<CO net=491
Live: Joe, readings, BP, AD, library, post office, Dollar Tree, drop in on DS. Wt:130.2
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2023: Be of good cheer. August: Move more, fuel better (less sugar), live NOW.
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Pip - Wow, fancy!
I think next year I might try growing some 'cut and come again' salad mix in a big pot we have. Can fill the bottom with cardboard etc and then some home compost, them won't have to buy much commercial compost for the top layer. It's the one thing we are always running out of. A smaller pot for rocket, (arugula) one of my favourite things. We have a 12 night cruise in April next year, so could sow just before we leave and hope for rain. We don't have rabbits round here, or deer, so they should be safe enough. Worth trying, and if it doesn't work, not a lot lost. Next to the house we only get the sun in the mid afternoon, so it's a good spot for salads.
French Circle in the park this morning. I actually had a shower this morning, having been encouraged by seeing the girls. I prefer baths because I can put Oilatum in it, and that avoids the 'ants' in my legs coming on after a shower. It's horrible! Today I smothered my lower legs in thick hand cream, and that seems to have worked! I've had this problem with 'ants' since university. Hate showers.
This afternoon it's Edie and Max. I'm going to have a Little Women session with her. I said 'We can do acting the parts.' She said, 'No, you can act the parts, I'm not going to.'
Max is going to try out DH'S solution to the pentagon problem. He explained it to me this morning. I nodded.
Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
Ladies not sure how long it’s been since I posted here, but nice to see most of you are still here. Last year has been a bit traumatic, DH’s health has deteriorated breathing and walking, some days ok and others not so. This means jobs around the house don’t get done and this depresses me. Consequently my good habits have flown out of the window, weight is up, BP is slightly up. Since May I’ve had trouble walking with leg pains. Saw a physio on Monday and he says it’s my hamstrings so lots of painful stretching exercises.
First steps to improvement 1) log every mouthful. 2) plenty of hamstring stretching.
Kate UK15 -
cityjaneLondon wrote: »Pip - Wow, fancy!
I think next year I might try growing some 'cut and come again' salad mix in a big pot we have. Can fill the bottom with cardboard etc and then some home compost, them won't have to buy much commercial compost for the top layer. It's the one thing we are always running out of. A smaller pot for rocket, (arugula) one of my favourite things. We have a 12 night cruise in April next year, so could sow just before we leave and hope for rain. We don't have rabbits round here, or deer, so they should be safe enough. Worth trying, and if it doesn't work, not a lot lost. Next to the house we only get the sun in the mid afternoon, so it's a good spot for salads.
French Circle in the park this morning. I actually had a shower this morning, having been encouraged by seeing the girls. I prefer baths because I can put Oilatum in it, and that avoids the 'ants' in my legs coming on after a shower. It's horrible! Today I smothered my lower legs in thick hand cream, and that seems to have worked! I've had this problem with 'ants' since university. Hate showers.
This afternoon it's Edie and Max. I'm going to have a Little Women session with her. I said 'We can do acting the parts.' She said, 'No, you can act the parts, I'm not going to.' Max is going to try out DH'S solution to the pentagon problem. He explained it to me this morning. I nodded.
Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
Ants?1 -
So tired today.
Was up a bit late last night getting things done, then woke up at 6:30 am.
When I wake up then, it's often hard for me to drop off again and sleep deeply till 7:30 am.
However I do stay in bed and try to relax. No way am I about to get up! But it leaves me tired all day.
M in Oz3 -
The 'ants' in my shins , Machka, feel like a swarm of ants on my shins, biting me with little stabs. It drives me crazy. Hence I avoid showers. Recently I have had some success with oiling or creaming them beforehand and today it worked!
Kate UK - Welcome back! I've missed you! Sorry to hear about your husband's ill health. Getting old sucks. It sounds as if you are ready to get a grip on your own health, which is all we can do. Sending hugs.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
Kim-you have had an incredible August. I am glad stings and hornets are under control. I'm surprised you didn't end up in hospital for it. Did you take care of getting rid of hornets yourself? I could not have handled that. I had a version of ground dwelling wasps and had exterminator come out (I am allergic). Interestingly, that variant tends not to sting. Good luck with your brother. Addiction is ugly and they will say and do horrible things.
Pip-congrats on new RV! As much as you go camping it will certainly get used.
Barbara AHMOD-SS and DIL are both in medical community. I try to learn from some of their different viewpoints (much more conservative than I) but some I find difficulty with. However, the main thing is they are raising good boys who are respectful and mainly follow instruction! They have told me in past when one or more of the brood was sick with something. At least I got something of a heads up to watch out for. Tested yesterday-nothing.
Kate UK-so sorry to hear of your trials this year. Husband's issues and your own make your plate very full. I have to keep working on tight muscles in legs (when they feel better I slide on exercises). While they can be painful at first they really can help. My slide times are shorter now because I know it works.
Evelyn-have fun with grands.
Tracey-I think your goal with camping is just right-connecting with DH.
Heather-French Circle in the Park just sounds so sophisticated (and so not something that would happen in the US farmlands!). What fun.
Have to attend three meetings today, so while I am technically in the office will only be at my desk a couple of hours this am. We are under an excessive heat watch. Will start hydrating well today before I leave house (actually next four days look ugly). Fortunate I can stay inside most of the time in ac.
Off to start the day with some of the stretches I am encouraging Kate about!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio8 -
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Good morning ladies!
My dad tested negative Yay! So I can go out to lunch today. It's going to be a long complicated drive, but it's good for me to be out of my comfort zone rut.
Pip congratulations on the new RV! It's lovely!
Allie hope you can find some relief with this diagnosis.
Annie in Delaware6 -
Ginny - I chatted for about an hour and a half in French. I make loads of mistakes and have to ask for words I've forgotten, but I shamelessly soldier on. Most of the group are not perfect either, but the French woman who runs it is very sweet and helpful. The café nearby makes decent coffee and wholesome food. I spoke with my new friend Rose, another person I didn't know, and a man who is just about to set off to Ireland on a trad music MA. I was pleased to find shade to sit in as it's hot and sunny today.
A stranger asked me about the group, so I told her how to find it on the Internet.
Kim - what a lot of challenges!! Roll on a new season!.
Grandchildren arriving soon.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx4 -
Morning ladies
Im up and going to get a mani/ pedi soon.
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Australia's only honey sommelier Jessica Locarnini on appreciating local flavours
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-21/australia-only-honey-sommelier-jessica-locarnini-local-flavours/102753258
What does honey taste like? That's the question Australia's only honey sommelier likes to ask people as she travels the country.
"Most people will say 'sweet', or 'like toffee', or 'caramel'," Jessica Locarnini said.
"The answer should be: Which honey?
"Because the flavours are so different. They've got anything from warm flavours, fresh flavours, floral flavours, fruit flavours, woody and everything in between."
Ours tastes like Stringy Bark.
M in Oz2 -
Pip, It's beautiful. What fun.
Kim, Wish you the best dealing with your brother... Family sometimes...grrr!
Ginny, people say that Covid is just like a cold or mild flu. I just got over Covid and I can't agree. I was sick with body aches and headaches and congestion that was worse than any cold I've ever had. It is horrible when people aren't careful about exposing others. I caught Covid from my two nephews who had coughs and fevers and visited their mom when they were sick. When I asked if they tested for Covid, both said no because they didn't have time to isolate and Covid was just like a cold now. My sister and I both got Covid and it may have been what precipitated the adrenal crisis at this time.
Vicki, hope the doctors give you answers. Hugs
Tracey, hope your camping trip is a special connection with you and your husband.
Betsy in NW WA
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