WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2023

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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Yikes! Skip a day and it turns into 4 days and 10+ pages!!!
    Belated welcome sspell1958 , @lolitahuggins and @mitchandsamsmom !
    Machka “scorpions and jackjumpers” had to google jack jumpers and scroll through a lot of basketball sites to get to the jack jumper ants you have there. Yah no barefoot there for me!
    Barbie love your attitude about lessons in patience ;)
    Kylia what are warming bears and warming horses for your cars? Looking down through that tower’s glass floor through your feet made me go “Urk” :sick: Lovely pic of you both, handsome couple.
    Ginny what stretches do you do with those toe spacers?
    Rebecca lovely letter, “…in each of us” wonderful response. Welcome Eli! Sounds like those were healthful happy tears. What a relief after so many sad ones…
    Margaret thanks for the Organized Enough and Stuff Your Face or … recommendations
    Heather I wouldn’t be stressed, after going near postal I’d be catatonic.
    Con VERY gratulations pip and Kirby! Very well done!
    Tracey fingers Xd for the EI.
    Vicki “Lanette--Love you too. You are an important part of my life, all you ladies are.” Amen, sister, amen!
    Joy ((hugs))
    Rita Yay you indeed!
    Beth the estimate to replace some siding on the front of our house is $500 materials and $1800 labor.
    Lanette thanks for yours on blue zones, mouth breathing etc. especially your reflections on activity. Been thinking too, about Machka’s info on how fat leaves the body through the lungs and not the colon. That what I really want is less fat around the middle, not a smaller number on the scale.

    Only through pg 18 but time to sleep.
    Gratitudes:
    9/8 estimate received for replacing siding/window trim on the front of the house.
    9/7 Shelter worker saved voicemail from Gino’s new mom, “best dog ever.”
    9/6 Joe’s new Dr. told him the recent bloodwork showed he’s not diabetic. Thanks be!
    9/5 massage.
    9/4 gratitude: misty, moisty, foggy morning gave way to blue skies and gentle breezes.
    09/07: Move: ZERO sets PT, stroll with Joe and the dogs at Cape San Sebastian, Jeopardy walking. Steps:8034
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=6 CI<CO net=369
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AD, AF, ptT. ptS, one load laundry. Wt: 128.5 !
    09/06: Move: 3 sets PT w/2*x&a, line dance class, dogs to powerline, . Steps:
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=-14 CI<CO net=651
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AD, AF, ptT. ptS, box and bag of books to shelter thrift shop, library, Post Office. Grocery Outlet, bottle drop. Wt: 130.3
    09/05: Move: 1 set PT w/d, dogs to powerline, line dancing. Steps:9236
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=20 CI<CO net=879
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AD, AF, ptT. ptS, massage, library, post office, BiMart, Grocery Outlet, recycling. Wt:130.7

    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    September: Move more, fuel better (less sugar), live mindfully with people, dogs, open heart and mind before mouth. Never miss an opportunity to keep the mouth shut!
    2023: Be of good cheer.

    Yes, I am happy to be swimming in happy tears. Sleeping so much better! And this is without any sleep aides. Last night had some swirling vertigo episodes though, so not happy about those. I think a sinus cold is coming on, or its just the cooling temps. My neck, and ears are sore abit. Might take some cold meds tonight.
    Today I was treated to my favorite fish food truck for lunch. Our island Optimist Club had a free shredding day so we made a donation and gave them a it bag of documents to be shredded. Then husband wanted McDonald's, so went there, and then he took me to where the food truck parks. I tried their cod sandwich. It was hefty with 2 pieces of cod plus lettuce, onions and pickles. We took it all home and watched Navy football. We won, I can't recall who we played, but I am not much of a follower of football anyways.
    Before our outing, we watched "Woody Woodpecker show" and husband colored in his new coloring book. We are an odd couple huh?😂
    Husband doesn't remember the cartoon being so silly. He admitted that cartoons weren't intently followed as a boy, mostly background noise eating cereal. I recall it being a time when it was the one day we could get up, without our parents and eat whatever, and watch whatever! We could not except for emergencies, wake our parents up.
    Enjoy the day all!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    From Barbara:
    9/7 Shelter worker saved voicemail from Gino’s new mom, “best dog ever.”
    9/6 Joe’s new Dr. told him the recent bloodwork showed he’s not diabetic. Thanks be!
    9/4 gratitude: misty, moisty, foggy morning gave way to blue skies and gentle breezes.
    Barbara - So pleased that Gino was placed well, I know that taking him back just broke your hearts... and so very happy that Joe's not diabetic! It's 60 degrees outside right now, at 5 a.m.-ish, and so wonderful to feel that assurance that the weather is changing here, too. The ten-day forecast shows no 90-degree or higher days for the first time in months and months!

    Rebecca - That's pretty much my routine as well... I had my doubts about that bit of plastic at the top of the mop head myself, but I figure if I wash my tennis shoes occasionally, which I do, the washer will survive the mop head. Plus that was one of the main selling points for me--not having to touch the mophead. (It's possible I'm a domestic princess, as well as a domestic goddess... :smiley: )

    I want to know immediately if things are going to make it through, so I pitch them into the washer on their first use. Much like my mother, who pretty much put everything through the dishwasher. She said if something wouldn't make it through the dishwasher, she didn't want it in her kitchen... :smile: If they didn't have cloth or plush fur as part of them, she would even put the grandkids' toys through the dishwasher, and anything she bought at a garage sale or yard sale.

    Anyway, off to get Corey a cup of coffee, he's up early this morning. He and I had an interesting debate last night on what drove the feminist movement of the 1960s - grew out of my recent attention to domestic matters. Love talking to him.

    And y'all!

    Later y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa in AR

    Our washer and dryer are a bit on the sketchy side, being they were used before son bought them. Then transporting them upstairs was a miracle in itself! The outside bit is independent from the inside drum, so it can "walk" if you put heavy things in it. Son and husband opened the thing up when it wasn't draining properly, and noticed a sensor button wasn't being pressed properly. They fixed it with a well placed ziptie, so lord knows how long that thingy is gonna last. I have dreams of water cascading down the carpeted stairs....🙄😁😂. Knocking on wood at that thought.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    Morning, in a half an hr, I’m off on the road, all dark, but I’ll be lit up

    Like a very energetic Christmas tree! Congrats!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,628 Member
    cyntdooley wrote: »
    exermom wrote: »
    Hi, I’m still here. Just been busy. Vince volunteered at the fair, he will again Sun and Mon. Just texted Denise that we will be there 9/12, 13, and leave 14. Finished the jigsaw puzzle. We went to the fair last night (Vince was just a spectator). Lectored at the church tonight (Sat). Worked at the soup kitchen yesterday. Tues was the last day this month for me to count the donations at the church. Worked Wed. because the store mgr was on vacation and the asst. mgr. Needed help. I think she does some prep on Wed. They got new shelves for the refrig at BK and I think right now I’ve got it figured out how we can do the prep. Going to run it by the store mgr. Monday. Been in the pool. Jess said she’ll probably come here next weekend (I’m guessing to use the pool)

    Allie – I, too, missed that you ran over your foot. What happened? I’m so glad you had a great cruise. We have a southpaw, huh” This cruise may be at an end, but the memories never end

    Been pulling weeds around the pool. See, we’re going to put down these blocks (yea, makes it easier for me to mow) but first I have to get rid of the weeds that are around the pool. If I do a little each night for a few nights, I’ll get it done. Took some plastic gloves from BK. Not that that’s a real expensive item, and not like I took a whole lot

    Walking around the neighborhood. The other day took a walk to Food Lion and the dollar store. Needed to return an item at the dollar store so I got Halloween cards for everyone.

    Lisa – congrats to you and your daughter. You certainly raised one really great gal. So sorry to hear her ex is giving problems.

    REALLY not liking this getting dark so early stuff. M – you are so so lucky that you are starting summertime

    Tracey – congrats on the certification. I knew you could do it!

    Rita – Vince took his area 51 train to the fair one night and he said it was the hit of the night with the kids. When we went this one person had a spaceship and a cow would go up into it. I thought that was cool

    Welcome everyone new!

    Debbie – I love to marinate meat before grilling.

    Barbie – I’m so glad to hear that you are going to adopt Bodhi. He’s one lucky pup, that’s for sure

    Katie – I prefer the “hands and knees” to clean my floor. One time I was using Mop and Glo and Vince commented “it’s called MOP and Glow for a reason” because I was on my hands and knees

    katla – how is your hubby? How often do you get to see him?

    Pip – when will Bette be sold?

    Since I don’t work tomorrow, the plan is to do a Kettleworx Cardio DVD. Speaking of Kettle Bells, anyone know where Mary is?

    Hot flash coming on so time for frozen grapes!

    Cindy – congrats on the loss. Awesome!

    Rosa – glad the eye isn’t hurting you. It’ll get better

    Carol – we used to have a little stool for my father to use to get up into our Ram Charger back in the day

    Better get to bed.

    Michele NC

    Michele. This is Cindy, Pensacola.
    Weeds can also be killed by taking cardboard dampen with water not soaked cut to size lay over area and it will kill the weeds. You can lay the blocks right over it. Food for thought.

    That's what we do. :) But we don't dampen the cardboard.

    The last couple weekends, I've been laying a rock boarder. I've pulled up a lot of the weeds and grass, then put cardboard down and the loaf-of-bread sized rocks on top.

    Machka in Oz
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,284 Member
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  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,955 Member
    Heather - I wish I was able to lay on the couch all day and eat Candy. I get too restless when I don’t do much.
    Great painting!

    Lisa - I think it was in 2016 the are where our family is in NB lost power for in some places up to 12 days. My brother and mother lost it for 9. They were fortunate that they had wood stoves and barbecues, and oil lanterns. My brother bought a generator shortly after this, and he claims it’s his insurance policy. He hasn’t needed it, but figures if he sells it he’ll need it.
    What brand of spin mop did you buy?

    Annie - I live my life in bare feet. I only put shoes on if it’s a mandatory occurrence. I will wear my flip flops well into Winter. They usually get put away only when the snow is up to my toes.

    Pip - good luck tomorrow.

    I was curious about jury duty here, I knew that legally your employer had to give you leave but no pay. I wasn’t sure if people were paid or not, but looked and the pay is $50/day.

    Rosemarie - I had coworkers that were down and out for 2 weeks with Covid. I myself suffered with fatigue more than anything.

    Heather - we were never able to let our girls join a lot of activities. I worked shift work for a while, we didn’t have a car for a while, we didn’t have the money. We also felt if they were over scheduled they didn’t have time to be bored and learn what their interests were. They both were in Sea Cadets for many years though. It was one program that they actually were paid to do.

    Kelly - I am always so impressed with what you do with the kiddos.
    I’m sorry you are sick on vacation again. It’s almost like your body knows when you’ll have a chance to relax.

    Cindy - does that cardboard thing work if I just put it around plants I want to keep? Should I do it in the Spring?

    I managed to get my name changed on my SIN yesterday. She told me most people don’t get this changed until they’re looking for their pension. I’m just a tad early. 😉

    I worked on a birthday present for my grandson today. It needs an adjustment and then I’ll take a picture.

    Kaitlyn is coming tomorrow and we are working on the other pieces I started. The instruction video for putting it together is almost 2 hours!

    Tracey in Edmonton
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,049 Member
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  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,615 Member
    Belated welcome @Tracergirl. If the scale is stuck are your measurements improving?
    Machka :love: the intorvertdoodles self care meme.
    Heather :love: the painting. The layers and layers and depth, I feel as if I were standing in your home looking out through the dining room being drawn into the garden. Lovely.
    Lisa hooray for favorable blood work results. Glad to hear of VIt C instead of yet more prescription drugs. Tumble is like Egg with her routines. She far prefers to go out with Joe, but I will do in a pinch.
    Kylia those warming bears sound so cozy. How big are they?
    Annie, haven’t used my knee brace since getting PT and doing the exercises daily-ish… but I know where it is… ;}
    Cindy thanks for the reminder about honey on skin cuts.
    KJ 5 openings would make me anxious too. Hope your cold eases and you can wholly recuperate during your vacation time.
    Rita that is a cool portable scale!
    Pip con VERY gratulations on the MS ride. You rocked it!
    Lanette local raw honey here is up to $18 a pint, and crystallizes if it lasts more than a couple of months, happens more often now that I’m not adding it to my tea ;)
    Tracey “My brother bought a generator . . .it’s his insurance. . . He hasn’t needed it, but figures if he sells it he’ll need it.” That is exactly my insurance superstition. Sound practice for stuff like car/home/health insurance and generators, not so much for my collections of stuff I might need… ;{
    Don’t remember when I figured out Santa, but do remember as a pre-schooler when Santa came to the house one Christmas eve to hand me my tiny tears doll. I made mama hide Easter Eggs for as long as she’d do it. ;)

    Today’s (9/9) gratitude, YouTube, Joe’s progress on the garage and firewood, new heart for L.
    09/09: Move: 2 sets PT wx&a, dog group, Jeopardy walking. Steps:5549
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=0 CI<CO net=223
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AD, ptT. ptS, filing, fellowship prep. Wt:128.5
    09/08: Move: 2 sets PT w/D , dogs to powerline, Jeopardy walking. Steps:7924
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=5 CI<CO net=174
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AD, ptT, ptS, visit DS, Post Office, Freddie’s, Grocery Outlet, recycling. Wt:129.4
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    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    September: Move more, fuel better (less sugar), live mindfully with people, dogs, open heart and mind before mouth. Never miss an opportunity to keep the mouth shut!
    2023: Be of good cheer.
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,405 Member
    Barbara AHMOD-the spacers are a stretching part alone-not other exercise while wearing them. Keep them on for 15 mins twice a day. I do heel drops and toe lifts. Also so some stretches using half roller.

    Spent most all of Saturday just resting. Got flu vaccine and TDAP-just felt achy and tired so decided not to fight it for the day. Took SIL to Verizon store-her phone screen went black and wouldn't come back. She took it to the store in her smaller town and they couldn't do anything for it. Since account in my name I have to deal with it. Walked in to the store by my house, young man first tried a different reset sequence (usually just use volume up button on one side and then button on right). He hit volume up, volume down the the right button quickly in sequence and it rebooted. Still have plenty of time on warranty to monitor.

    Need to catch up on weekend stuff today so need to get started. Will do check book and bills first-then move on to walk, house stuff and a couple of work items.

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,628 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Wow! Edie was AMAZING at the triathlon. She came in 2nd girl!

    Well done Edie ... if she keeps that up, she could be in the Female Tour de France! :)


    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    I found the long, hot walk home too much. It took me well over an hour and my aductor muscle sized up for the last 200 yards. I called in at the shop for milk and a sweet young man gave me a chair and some water. I had to call DH to come and get the shopping.
    I had told him to walk on ahead of me as I was having to sit down every 200 yards. He annoys me because he gets so frustrated, so I'd rather totter along on my own.
    Back home now, relaxing, but my thigh is horrible 😫.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    How is your hydration?
    How is your electrolyte intake?
    Have you seen a doctor recently?


    Machka in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,628 Member
    Questions for those of you who use Kindle.

    I have the Kindle App (I think).
    And I think I've used it to read one free book.

    The app I'm using has this icon below. Is that the Kindle app?
    Are there free books?
    Do I have to buy books?
    Can I "take books out" like a library or from a library?

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    Thanks!!

    I have always preferred to read books on paper. But occasionally it might be more convenient not to carry a paper book.


    Machka in Oz
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,102 Member
    Morning ladies
    Miles was supposed to get baptized today,but my Ex his grandpa and godfather was in contact with someone with Covid sooo now we have to postpone.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,628 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Machka - In reverse order,

    Can I "take books out" like a library or from a library? Yes, you can take Kindle books out from the library if you have the Kindle app, but only if your library offers them. You can talk to any librarian and they can make sure you have what you need. Here, I just need my library card number. They may offer them for another app, which they should be able to give you access to, and can guide you to their search function. It is so limited here in Arkansas that it just hasn't been useful for me, but I know a number of folks on here download free from their libraries quite often. They just put a date on them of returning, and will disable your access to the book at that point unless you renew it prior.

    Are there free books? Do I have to buy books? Yes and no. You can find a lot of books on Amazon for free by simply typing "free Kindle books" in the search and downloading those that interest you. These are seldom ones I'm interested in, but my husband reads five or six of them each week. I pay $10 monthly for Kindle Unlimited, which gives me a number of books for free (they're labeled Kindle Unlimited) - and if I reach my limit, I just have to return some of those I've downloaded. These are often titles that do interest me, like older best sellers, and a lot of non-fiction.

    And yes, that is the Kindle app icon.

    Regards,
    Lisa in AR

    Thanks Lisa! I think I've successfully downloaded 3 books. We'll see how I go with them.

    And I discovered that my library has an app that apparently talks to Kindle. But I'm going to have to go in and see someone about it.


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,628 Member
    Sunday -- we went to a beekeeping meeting today. These monthly meetings are on again now that spring is here.

    Then did a bit of shopping and put away my laundry. At some point, I will have to go through my closet and drawers again to do a clear-out.

    I was planning to spend the afternoon in the garden, but it was rainy and cold ... so we all ended up napping. My husband, my cat and me. I was out for 2 hours!! I just felt so tired.


    Machka in Oz

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,284 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Wow! Edie was AMAZING at the triathlon. She came in 2nd girl!
    2nd girl out of the swim.
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    1st girl out of the biking.
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    2nd girl overall. Finished with a stitch and feeling sick, but kept going. So determined!
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    And yes, I did cry. To think she's not yet 10!
    I found the long, hot walk home too much. It took me well over an hour and my aductor muscle sized up for the last 200 yards. I called in at the shop for milk and a sweet young man gave me a chair and some water. I had to call DH to come and get the shopping.
    I had told him to walk on ahead of me as I was having to sit down every 200 yards. He annoys me because he gets so frustrated, so I'd rather totter along on my own.
    Back home now, relaxing, but my thigh is horrible 😫.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    Sorry to hear about your pains. I would have cried too . That’s very impressive.
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,906 Member
    edited September 2023
    Heather - I'm so sorry your thigh muscle is seizing up on you again. It sounds horribly painful. Love the pictures of the girls; they are so full of light and intensity, both of them, and well done to both. I totally get not wanting to walk with the DH. Corey gets frustrated with me, as my knees slow me down a bit, so I just ignore him and let him keep walking. I walk at the pace that I do for a reason, and some days are better than others. The heat really takes my breath away because of the AFib, as well, slowing me down even more. I get there eventually, I just won't necessarily get there at his pace!

    Tracey - The spin mop is an O-Cedar.

    Kylia - Thanks for the gorgeous pictures... kinda lovin' the bears. :blush:

    Pip - Congratulations!

    KJ -     I hope you find the solution to getting ill the moment you go on vacation. So frustrating!

    Just gorgeously cool this morning, with a heavy dew outside, so every joint is aching--and I just don't care... it's so nice to not be sweating the second I set foot outside my bedroom! The house is holding nicely at 72 degrees, and I probably won't have to close windows to stay cool until early afternoon... Unfortunately, I forgot and left the laundry on the line yesterday, so it got soaked with the dew, but it will dry again by this afternoon.

    Oh, and the electricity bill came through for August, the hottest month of the year, and our bill continued to drop sharply. We've saved nearly $800 over last year's bills so far! The window air conditioners have literally paid for themselves already, and will add to the overall savings each year. That's not even counting the fact that we didn't have to spend $10,000 to put in a new whole-house system. We will pull the window units down and store them once the temperature stays below 75 degrees outside, and hopefully extend their usable life for a number of years.

    Later, y'all...
    Love,
    Lisa in cool, green Arkansas

  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,666 Member
    Cindy- the weekly Accountability post was created a couple months ago for anyone who wanted to post their weight loss or challenges or anything, lol. I figure if I have to post somewhere whether I'm making progress or not, that might keep me accountable. I had gained 8 or 9 pounds since my DH passed last year, clothing was longer fitting and it had to stop. :(

    The format is real open, some of us post actual pounds gained or lost or just progress toward goals, whatever those might be. Totally voluntary. If you want to be added to the weekly post, friend me here on MFP then you can message me your info by the end of the day Sunday or early Monday. I try to get it posted by noon my time - Pacific Time.

    I'm thinking of changing it from Accountability to "Weekly Check-in".

    Barbara - I see you are down into the 120's! I admire your tenacity in working toward your goals.

    Ginny - did an MD or PT advise you to use those toe spacers or did you come up with that yourself? Think I might have to go that route with the toes on my right foot that I managed to bash last year. I massage and manually stretch those toes which helps some.

    If I was able to make one part of my body like it was 50 years ago, it would be my feet! The saggy and jiggly parts don't bother me that much. :p

    Kylia - love the photos and I sure remember the chilly rains coming through Indiana on hot days. Do you know what the trees are in the foreground in your mountain pictures? The compound leaves - almost look like some type of Ash? Beautiful. Sorry to hear about the eggs possibly giving your tummy fits. Sometimes avoiding them for a while will fix things right up and you'll be able to eat them again.

    Heather - so sorry to hear about your thigh. Edie had a spectacular performance. Love hearing about your grands.

    Machka - I get all my Kindle books free through the local library. They have an arrangement with Amazon - when I click to download one, I'm taken to the Amazon website. For the longest time I thought I'd miss having a hard copy in my hands, but now I prefer the Kindle since it's so portable.

    Yesterday was "get ready for winter" day. I always make sure I have plenty of "flush water" on hand in case we have a power outage, and I bought 6 gallons of fresh bottled water. I have loads of old jugs but wanted to lay in fresh. Need to grab more gas for the generator.

    Make it a great day, ladies!

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

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