WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2023

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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,817 Member
    cyntdooley wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Cindy, in Pensacola, Yes when my son said that, my heart hurt it was so sweet.💖 He has always been my emphatic one. The fact that he learned to speak when we were stationed in Japan changed him a bit. As a boy, it didn't matter how peopled talked to him, but it mattered how kids treated him. His voice had a European accent, for some unusual reason, and he went to speech class. Kids didn't really listen to what he said, but how he said things. So he had trouble integrating into converations.
    But he's an adult now, and still wears his heart on his sleeve. He was our room mate when he was stationed here on Whidbey Island. Still is, but he's in Guam now. Soon he will be heading to Japan. The life of a sailor! We are retired Navy so its all the life we know.😁💖
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    What I used to see daily.💖
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    He looks like a really lovely man. Handsome fellar too. I know you are proud. If I repeated this please forgive me as today I had some back injections. Ya know I always get sedation. 😉

    Yep he is a sweet guy. I miss our pilgrimages to a ramen place down the island. We would go have gyoza, and ramen, making yummy noises at each other and be in food comas all the way home.💖
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,189 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »


    Had an eventful and busy day yesterday.
    Took the Camry in for an oil change, they checked the cabin filter and found a huge mouse nest. I need to start putting Bounce dryer sheets on the tires when I park the car in the garage, or mothballs or peppermint oil in the engine compartment. Rotten buggers. I watched the guy change the filter and I can buy one at the auto parts store and replace it myself in the future.

    Stopped by the woodstove place where we bought ours 8 years ago to inquire about a chimney sweep - our regular guy retired three years ago and haven't been able to find a replacement. Well, they handed me a card and said here's a new guy who is doing that, they've had good reports. I called him and he was able to come out after lunch.

    Long story short - the chimney and woodstove are cleaner than they were, but he left a mess for me to clean up. The vacuum he was going to use to suck up the ash and creosote from the chimney well malfunctioned and it blew ash and debris all over the living room. He left chunks of creosote all over the stove and ceramic tile. He left a sooty footprint on my gray carpet that my vacuum couldn't take out. He didn't seem upset about it and wondered if I'd give him a 5 star rating on Google. :D I smiled and said I'd think about it - I just wanted him out of the house ASAP. :s
    Plus, another good thing about that chimney guy climbing on the roof to brush out the chimney stack - he said the wooden surround up there was in poor shape and he knew a guy who was a carpenter and could maybe squeeze it in to get it redone.

    I admit, it was looking ratty - had mildew on the north side and paint chipping off on the east side. I had been concerned it was deteriorating and would cause a leak.

    So, here's the good ending to this story - I remembered a contractor - older fella, I'm guessing in his 60's - that had been doing small jobs in the neighborhood the past couple years, I had his card and gave him a buzz.

    He came out in the late afternoon, set up his ladder and climbed up to inspect it. The good news is - it's in great shape, just needs a little caulk replaced down where the hardiplank meets the metal flashing and a quart of paint. He said it would take him less than 2 hours and would cost $100 plus the paint.

    I felt like I won the lottery. :p I'm now thinking of other jobs he might be able to do since he also does indoor and outdoor remodeling.

    Guess what his name is.... ROGER! :D


    Lanette
    SW WA State

    Good thing the mice didn't do more damage- had them get in my old mustang that dh was planning on restoring- they chewed up all the wires. Never did get it restored. He sold it to the neighbor for $500(I was NOT happy about it but oh well- said there was too much rust on the frame rail to restore it)

    I would give that chimney guy a 2 star at most- to leave that much mess and not be even concerned about it is rediculous.

    Glad you found a good handyman. Nice to have one that will do a good job and not charge a ton.

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,189 Member
    Had a nice walk at the wetlands. Quite a few people out walking with their dogs.
    Did almost get hit by a car just crossing the street from the school to the entrance of the wetlands. I was stepping into the cross walk and I saw a car slowing down as it got to the crosswalk so I kept walking, the idiot did NOT stop, just kept going. I screamed at him(guessing it was a him-windows were all tinted and I couldn't see the driver). It stopped less than 6 inches from my thigh. Stopped just long enough for me to finish walking in front of him(about two feet) and kept going .
    Crazy drivers out there.
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member
    Belated best birthday wishes Tracey!
    Tina waterfalls and otters, si! Ziplines :noway:
    Barbie ((hugs)). An infection presenting as a sprain? Scary! Good thoughts that the infection is quickly cured with no side effects from the treatment.
    Ginny safe travels and enjoy your time with YS and DIL.
    Margaret love the flashlight/people batteries sentiment, especially the “simply sit with them quietly and share your light.” Will remember this next time I visit Doris.
    Machka I resemble that “ended up on the floor looking at old photo albums…”
    Only through page 31 but Tumble just told me its tummy time…
    Gratitudes:
    9/14: warm days yesterday and today. Despite yesterday’s overindulgence, CI and sugar good.
    9/13: yesterday’s install of new wifi equipment and connecting cell phones, smart tv, laptops and Roomba to new router went well… after customer service helped me find the disconnected coax cable. Today customer service will send a box in which I can return the equipment. Will sneak in some other cables for them to recycle ;} Yesterday’s gratitude: Joe’s enjoyment of Hemming’s Motor News. This morning he read to me from it and showed me pictures of the Fiats he’s interested in.
    09/13: Move: 2 sets PT w/x&a, line dancing. Steps:7198
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=35 CI<CO net=371
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AD, ptT. ptS, visit DS, library, BiMart, Post Office, recycling. Wt:129.2
    09/12: Move: 2 sets PT w/D, dogs to powerline, line dancing. Steps:8313
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=3 CI<CO net=509
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AD, AF, ptT. ptS , M Wt:128.1

    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.

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,268 Member
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  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member
    Rory “Lifetime movie” I am sooo happy for you!!!
    KJ only a few months til your DD,SIL,grandsons move close to you? Eeee!
    Rosemarie “plan to walk the beach, watch the sunset, read and listen to an audio book” sounds like a great plan to me. Safe travels.
    Lisa Egg’s quite the effective screen time timer ;)
    Heather :love: tea and hand holding. Brilliant.
    Lanette SMH at the chimney sweep not cleaning up but asking for a 5 star review. Halelujah for Roger. Does he “vacation” on the southern Oregon coast?
    Rita hope the dog you found is soon reunited with his family. Hope they are ok too.
    Katla delighted to hear of the garden walk with your DH.
    Sue thanks so much for the porokeratosis explanation. After they’re removed do you have to restrict walking/dancing? Fingers Xd the cabin candidate is a good one.
    Allie :love: that pic of Alfie.
    Debbie Ack! Thankful he finally did stop. Scary!
    Barbie Thankful Jake is home and walking better. Bet you are too ;)
    Almost killed the skeleton mix and winter white violets I planted last week by not watering through this warm spell. They looked ok this morning but by this afternoon they were all lying down like dead soldiers after a battle. Soaked ‘em good and most are reviving. Still getting snow peas but all the red romaine has bolted. Will choose one plant to try to get seeds from, pull the rest, and plant beets, radishes, carrots and more snow peas. At least that’s the plan. . .

    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.

  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Good Thursday!
    Slow start today, but walked 13k steps. Somehow only 7 stairs ....oh well. Not getting out of bed to do them. After dinner my belly acted up. Thank goodness we got back to cabin. After an hour, a shower, a change of clothes and imodiom, we went back into town just to hang out with friends. Who knows what set it off this time, but it has been several months. Tomorrow is last day here. We load up to head home Saturday morning. I think we have contributed enough to the local economy.;)

    Tracey Happy Birthday!!!

    Lanette I am so proud of you! You did have an eventful day.

    Rori Glad you had a great trip. It is nice that you've met a pleasant companion.

    Vicki I am surprised I didn't chicken out, but really was strapped in the whole way. I would do it again.

    Rebecca Love babies!

    Barbie Glad Jake is home.

    Debbie so glad you are okay! Scary!

    Rosemarie that vacation sounds great!

    Ginny Safe travels!

    TTFN,
    Kylia in the Smokeys
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,046 Member
    Barbara - no restrictions after removal, in fact feels much better.

    Barbie - glad Jake is home.

    Yes we do rent to traveling nurses. The one coming to look on Saturday is from eastern WA.

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Last night I think I hit what the Victorians used to call the 'crisis'. :p:#:o:s Ugh.
    This morning I felt quite awake at before 5 am, so finished reading my biography of HG Wells. Very much enjoyed it. I have been through some of the same struggles as he, and he inspired some of 'Where Am I?'
    Hoping for continued improvement, but mornings with a cold are often better than evenings. This has been worse by far than covid, but I hope to bounce back a bit quicker.
    We are having Edie tomorrow afternoon for her door sign project, so I hope to be compos mentis.

    Waiting for DH to show the first signs. ;)

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    Have you tested again?
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,030 Member
    edited September 2023
    I’ve been Uber busy with starting up my groups. Lots of admin etc lol.

    I will get caught up over the weekend

    🤗 🤗 🤗 and 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻

    ☘️ Terri

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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,030 Member
    Betsy: I’m very pragmatic 😝 I just went through the steps and did a screenshot of each page, then highlighted where to click.

    Heather: I can see your own style in both versions. The first one is my favourite of the two.

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    A very short bicycle ride today ... test riding our Bike Friday folding bikes which we haven't used in a while.

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    Also a couple hours in the garden. Even wielding my mattock a bit!!


    We're also harvesting some honey!!


    Machka in Oz
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,291 Member
    Machka congratulations on the weight loss! Good job!

    Barbie glad Jake is home.

    Tracey congratulations on ending that bad job. It's the beginning of your next chapter.

    I have two more books to read, both Nicholas Sparks, from the last batch, and then a few more arriving tomorrow, mostly James Patterson. The other thing on my list is to get my dad to pay his credit cards. This is part of a transition, and he is likely to resist my involvement. Not fun.

    Annie in Delaware
  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
    Machka, wow congratulations on the weight loss... You rock!

    Betsy in NW WA
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,606 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,268 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Heather - I hope you feel better soon. Sorry you missed your days activities.

    All of you that show your activities, art and crafts have been inspiring me. I also believe as the stress is leaving, I’m getting me back.

    Speaking of the stress leaving, my doctor put be off indefinitely and wrote that I would not be able to return to my former job. I submitted that along with a resignation this evening.
    Now as long as I am paid properly next week and my ROE is issued I’ll be done. I also have to pick up some personal belongs and drop keys off.

    Rori - it was nice to see your post.

    Lanette - you are doing an incredible job of keeping everything in good shape. So lucky they caught that mouse nest, they could ruin a whole car pretty quickly.

    Vicki - it’s nice to read you are having an evening out.

    Lisa - I hope you had a better day today.

    Rebecca - I think I’ll be celebrating all week. I saw Jonah today and we took our annual birthday selfie. It was so exciting the night he was born, it makes me feel older faster now. 😂
    Saturday Kaitlyn is making supper for me and my friend is taking me out Sunday.

    I can’t believe how alike Eli and Athena were at birth. He’s going to be so much fun to watch grow.

    Pip - that was a lot for a rest day.

    Sue - do you still rent mostly to travelling nurses?

    Debbie - there are so many careless drivers out there. Glad you weren’t hit.

    Barbie - it must be a huge relief to have Jake home. I hope he’s feeling better and continues to heal quickly.

    Allie - I’ve been staying up later hoping I could sleep straight through, it’s not working. What’s your secret? Im so glad you’re getting this sleep.

    Kylia - I think your time in the Smokies went way too fast.

    I have an exam in the morning so should head to bed.

    Tracey in Edmonton

    I didn’t intend on running yesterday but I had to if i wanted to catch up to kirby. I think I will just walk the kids today and no gym, run or spin
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,291 Member
    Lisa and Barbie, thank you for your kind words!

    Annie in Delaware
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    I have the weights and the resistance bands, and the exercise room set up and it's time to get them added into my routine. Resistance is just not my favorite thing to do, and I "resist," adding the exercises and weights back in each time (pun intended... :blush:), but I know I need to get moving on it.
    Later, my dearlings,
    Hope it is (or was) a good day!
    Love from a cool, nearly fall morning in Arkansas,
    Lisa

    I have a basket of hand weights (dumbbells) next to my chair (my spot) when I'm at home. I can easily completely forget they are there, but if I'm reaching for my headphones or colouring pens, I can't help but see them.

    That doesn't work every time, but sometimes it reminds me to pull out a couple and do some upper body weights.

    I did some tonight. :)


    M in Oz

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