WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2023
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Kim, Thinking of you and Levi.
Barbara Thank you for what you said about patience. I read it to Jake and he said it helped and asked me to tell you
It is one minute at a time here. There are moments when he is the most delightful puppy and moments that we want to call the shelter and send him back. He can walk on a leash but not for long. He doesn't seem to be clear about "doing business" outdoors instead of in the house. He seems to be afraid of the dark, so we're considering different approaches.
This is a great place to vent and a great place to feel supported. Sometimes I just read and feel your love and support.
Barbie in NW WA
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Rita--Sounds like you are doing a great job of managing your health. Prayers the pain gets better soon. WOW what an adventure. Glad you were able to help.
Lisa--Glad the visit with Johnny and Soraya is going well.
Carol--Happy Anniversary. 54 years is to be proud of. Great picture. Thanks for sharing.
Allie--Thanks for sharing pictures. Sounds like you are ajusting well and now to have fun.
Pip--Sorry to hear about Addison. Sounds like she has no support at home and more reason not to try.
Barbara--Prayers for your goddaughter and family. How scary.
Barbie--Hope the new fur baby is settling in. What a great thing giving him a home and love.
Tracey--What a fun trip,Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Kylia--Please feel free to come here and vent anytime. That is part of what makes this a great group. Sorry you are feeling overwhelmed. A lot of that going around. The last couple weeks seems to be one on top of another. Being ill or having a migraine only makes it harder.
Rosemarie--Sorry you had a tough day. I admire how you are handling things. Our children can make us worry and then they are upset because we do.It is hard when we only get bits and pieces and then left hanging to worry.
It was a good weekend, just went by so fast. We spent time with a couple of the grand children. Today I have an interview and one tomorrow. So that is looking up.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE8 -
Kylia- I am sorry you are having a rough time. I totally understand- I SOOO wish dh would go on a guys trip for a week or so like he used to. It is hard. When they are irritated and in a pissy mood, it does wear off on us. I am trying not to vent so much-seems that is all I do anymore. I don't like the person I have become because of being around his attitude>I am working on it.
Machka-the pictures are amazing. Thanks for sharing. Looks like you had a wonderful time
Rosemarie- The ribs are pretty simple to make- I pressure cooked them for 1hr20min then air fried them with Korean BBQ sauce on them for 10 min. I like them this way because the meat is super tender. I hate tough meat.
Got the dishes done and sink completely cleaned out along with the counters on both sides. Ready to give the momma cat another bath. Her skin is really bad again. Good thing she doesn't really mind too much about getting a bath.She does try and get out. Couldn't do it on my own(hold her and bathe her at the same time) but with two of us, we can get it done. Thinking about trying to do my kitten too. Flea meds didn't seem to work this time.
Should have gotten up early to walk but didn't- I do have class tonight. Tomorrow was going to walk MIL's dog but dh wants to go over early so we can be up at Falling Prices when they open tomorrow. He wants to check it out on the first day of the week for them- everything will be $6. Wed is $4 then $2 then $1 then Saturdays. .25.We happened to find the place on Saturday when I was doing a merchandising job. He went and got in line while I did the shop. We got in right after I got in line with him.
Dinner for tonight will be cashew chicken with extra veggies- celery, onions, carrots, zucchini, snow peas, broccoli, baby corn, water chestnuts and bamboo shoots.
Chicken is ready- I make big batches of the raw chicken in the marinate and freeze in smaller batches. Now I just need to do the veggies and stir fry. Have left over rice from last night(only dh ate rice last night-he took a plate full of food to his mom with Korean bbq ribs, zucchini and tomatoes and rice. She refused to eat it- said she would eat noodles that she made instead. She missed out because the ribs were really good- nice and tender.
Debbie
Napa Valley CA3 -
Hello ladies!
This group is a marvelous place to let out frustration. I apologize if I am whiny these days.
We got a new driver's license for my dad, and then he insisted on going alone to get his foot X-ray. He did walk two miles to church in his dress shoes, and he walked three miles in his sneakers today. So either his foot isn't too bad, or he is incredibly stubborn. Or both.
Meanwhile I am trying to begin again with my diet and exercise. In this phase, I make resolutions every morning and break them every night. Disheartening. I eat badly when I worry about my parents, which is near daily. Today I will do better! No cookies! Bike and yoga and aerobic walking videos! No excuses!
Annie in Delaware4 -
Wow, Rita, great job. How smart of you to enrol the 15 year old.
I decanted my huge Amazon bag of peppercorns and tried to write a label for the container. After several goes with different pens, I realised I had been trying to write on the plastic left by the removed label.
Still waiting to put curated boxes back in the cupboards. I've got a big bag for the charity shop of toddler stuff! It's like 'All our yesterdays'. I found a couple of things I had saved for when the kids were older. Max and Bea might like them. Loads went in the recycling. So many paintings from when the grandchildren were young.The placemats they had with 'how to tell the time', a map of the world, and 'flags of the world' are off to the charity shop.
Nice to be more organised. The art stuff is taking over three small cupboards under the sills in the dining room.
Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/28/live-worm-living-womans-brain-australia-depression-forgetfulness
Those of you who are feeling a bit off, look out for worms in your brain!!!
Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 1hr 58min 3sec, 75elev, 3.13ap, 83ahr, 98mhr, 6.23mi= 555c
Strava app = 763c
zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 1hr 56min 40sec, 1667elev, 96aw, 13.2amph, 103ahr, 136mhr, 25.57mi= 678c
Strava app = 644c
Zwift stats- 1hr 56min 46sec, 1668elev, 96aw, 50arpm, 13.15amph, 25.6mi= 644c
Total cal 12333 -
Hi again ladies,
I'm pooped. The Accountability post will be tomorrow.
The appointment with Dr. Matt this morning went great. We are on the same page and he was very thorough and explained things. He knew about the ZOE videos, Tim Spector's microbiome research, Nestor's Breath book (nasal breathing), and so forth.
We are going after my environmental allergies to start with. I need to get my sinuses cleared up so I can sleep better, hear better. I have 2 different homepathic drops, and some capsules to take each day. Goal is to stop the Zyrtec I've been taking just about every night for the past few years.
I also have to take a DAO capsule before/with each meal. This was the enzyme I heard about last week which helps ameliorate the histamine response causing food sensitivities, IBS, Colitis, other gut problems and triggering sinus stuff in me. I was hoping he'd know about it and have it in stock - I was ready to order some off Amazon.
What else. Drinking lots of water in addition to all my wonderful coffee (he approves black coffee), and logging every bite. Where have I heard that before?Also will start spacing my meals out differently and planning evening snacks instead of grabbing whatever looks good.
We talked about protein. He is a proponent of 30 gm of protein at breakfast. Three eggs, a slice of Ezekial bread. Cheese. Glad my girls are laying! He also looked at my meal regimen, and said I'm getting enough protein even if I only eat 4 oz of beef three times a week, my body will have plenty with the other foods I eat. No more Oikos necessary. And no more Reddi whiphe said I'm better off making my own whipped cream. Doctor's orders!
His hope is that by getting my environmental allergies under control, food sensitivity symptoms (runny nose, plugged ears) will ease up.
We talked about being a widow, how my life had changed, especially with the Covid shut-downs. He said it was vital I get out more among humans other than Walmart shoppers and the mechanic at the repair shop, lol. I knew that.
Treadmill. He said walking on a treadmill is better for balance than an elliptical because our brains have to figure out where to put our feet. He said with my mom's dementia, we have to find ways to keep my brain happy and stimulated in case there's a genetic component. I'd already been working on that, but very happy to have someone on my "health team" who is helping and understands.
I'll see him in 6 weeks again - being accountable to him should hold me in line as I form new habits.
CHICKEN NEWS - I spaced early this morning and left the gate to the run open. I went to let Rosie out to do her business before I took off for town, and there they were in the back yard. They ran right to me, clucking "Mommy, you left the gate open!! We got out and didn't know what to do!" They went right back into the run and got a handful of scratch for being such good, good girls.
Back later.
Lanette
SW WA State9 -
Lanette - maybe you need to teach the chickens to go see Rodger and Mrs. Rodger if they need help. My mom always told me which neighbors to get help from if she wasn't around.
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Kim8 -
Barbie – everything you’ve described about the problems with your new pup seem to be things that can be ironed out in time. You’ll find the right “mix” of how to do things and he’ll get the idea of “outdoors to relieve yourself”
Michele NC2 -
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Cloudy and cool here today. Rain is in the forecast but none so far. Got my hair cut,went to Safeway for potato salad and Ben Franklin for yarn for a baby blanket I am crocheting. While there I picked up a new jigsaw puzzle for DD and me. I think we are addicted to the things.
I see the pulmonologist tomorrow. I hope to get the breathing problems sorted out. Will see. I think losing some more weight would help considerably so I am working on that again.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA6 -
KJ-quite a bit of sleuthing on your brother's part! How nice of him to help flea.
Pip and Machka-I used to wear any shoe but no more. Before orthotics I loved my Brooks ghost-they don't work anymore. Currently I am wearing aisics most of the time (several pair in different colors for work with pants). Going to Columbus for a couple of days next month and want to check out a good store.
Kylia-we all get those down times. There is a school of thought that says I don't know what I am thinking until I hear myself say it. Writing can serve the same purpose. Friends listen to each other-even if they don't always comment. Whine away!
Lisa-glad vist went well. They sound well suited. In terms of disability and working-I figure if they are paying their own way, not my issue! Just enjoy time with them and be happy for them.
Lanette-good use of drums money!
Barbie-Bodhi's markings remind my DS and DIL part pit-Gatsby. And actually a bit like my cat Zombu-she was staring me down for some treats!
Not a bad Monday. Went to podiatrist today for nail trim. Had her recheck left foot. She reviewed X-ray from a year or so ago and said it definitely showed arthritis right on top of arch. The hallux rigidus, even with orthotics, throws it all off. Can't give me shot of cortisone in foot because artery is right above when shot needs to go. Ordered a med dose pack for 6 days. If that doesn't knock the inflammation out for a while we will try a different approach involving physical therapy and guided injection of some sort. She did say-keep stretching and walking-movement is best for arthritis. The insert for medicine said since I am an older adult I should take med in the morning if possible so as to not impact sleep.
Realized tomorrow is trash day-off to set it out to curb and get lunch made for tomorrow.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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Thank you ladies for being the blessings I needed! After effects of migraine today. About passed out at work. Funny thing is only one person missed me for the hour I was in the bathroom......and no it wasn't my dh. SMH.
Feeling better tonight. Took another migraine med just before dinner. Ordered out at Cracker Barrel. DH and I actually shared one meal, so more for me for lunch next few days. Chicken and what they call dumplings(I call noodles) Dumplings are fluffy like biscuits. Carrots and broccoli and of course bisquits.
Taking a page from someone's book today..... sorry don't remember which one of you lovely ladies.... going to empty my periodical bin. Quick glance maybe then dumpster! Just one more thing hanging out that needs to go out. Also dumping a few hanging baskets tomorrow as they aren't fairing well and I don't have the energy for revival. Plus leaving town. Friend will care for others while I am gone.
Off to magazine removal !
Thankful in Ohio
Kylia6 -
I did it! I ate under 1100, did thirty minutes on my bike, and an hour of yoga, and thirty minutes of aerobic walking! Yay! I did take it easy on the walking, but that's only sensible after a break. I'm proud of myself again!
Annie in Delaware9 -
Done! I kept Guidepost and reader's digests long with the last 2 woman's day that I hadn't looked at yet. The rest are ready for trash tomorrow. If I haven't read by now I probably won't until they "yell" at me enough. Just a little less stress. Undergarment drawer may be next.....
Kylia4 -
Pip. Love the trailer!
Annie- Conratulations!
Lannette- I want a doctor like that!
Kylia2 -
Kylia - We stopped in at a show and shine at a small little community here on Saturday and I was thinking about you.
I hope things settle for you, it seems to be stressful more often than not the last year or so.
I think us being able to vent here is a huge help to all of us at one time or another.
Happy Anniversary
Lisa - it will be nice to have them closer to you I’m sure. I know someone who was on permanent disability due to seizures, his brother was pleased for him because he wouldn’t have to worry about job security anymore as he missed a lot of work. Their mother convinced him he shouldn’t just sit at home and he found a job and lost his disability. It was a shame.
I’m sure John and Soraya (what a pretty name) would not have the same issue.
Kelly - how funny that your brother was the one that gave you information regarding Fern. I wonder what part of Canada she was from. What a small world.
Rosemarie - Hugs to you. It’s terrible how our grown children can still make us anxious and worried.
Carol - we are in Drumheller, AB the rocks were all under water millions of years ago. Fascinating history really if you choose to look it up.
About 1/2 an hour from the rocks is farmland. Here is a picture of that.
Rita - you sure are learning a lot working at this campground. Seems that you should be paid when the people that are take off.
Barbie - I bet that puppy will know he is safe soon and start following the rules.
Vicki - I sure hope you have successful interviews.
Annie - you are doing such a wonderful job caring for your parents. I’m sorry they allowed your Dad to replace his licence, it probably would have been less of a worry if they hadn’t.
Heather - Art stuff can takeover so quickly. I have to keep it very organized and contained or it overtakes my house.
What an amazing story.
Lanette - What a wonderful doctor. My doctor retires at the end of December and I’m nervous, they are hard to come by here.
I love that your girls knew to stay in the yard and were so well behaved going back.
I love your response to the story Kim.
Today we went on a mine tour. It was a very long steep climb. I ended up getting sick at the top because I was overheated. When we finally made it back to the truck it was 35C. Rodger cranked the AC in the truck and the camper. I had a nap, a shower and then just sat.
Tonight we went to watch the sunset over Horseshoe Canyon. I took pictures as the sun went down. Then one as we were driving back of the moon.
I received two more assignments back with 100% each. One of them I was sure would have broken my streak, but didn’t.
I’m not sure if the plan tomorrow. At some point I’ll start packing up. I have class Wednesday and we have to be out of here at 11 so I won’t have much time.
Tracey in Edmonton
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