WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2023

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  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,616 Member
    Today’s gratitude: rain clearing the air, softening the earth, replenishing our cistern and I hope quenching the fires.
    Ginny yours about hurtful words. Sad truth. Katla is struggling with mfp and misses all her mfp friends.
    Barbie great memes, especially “giving thanks for unknown blessings already on their way.”
    Carol I don’t have details on Katla’s family health issues yet, perhaps they will become clearer as we chat more often.
    Oh Allie, I am so sorry you got scammed. ((hugs))
    Michele Ouch! I’d never heard of vibrantreader’s toothpaste for mosquito bites, and had forgotten about baking soda (thanks Ginny!) and ammonia.
    Lisa Was that frost on your beautiful lawn? Amazing Watchman device. ((hugs)) Really admire your philosophical and “I’ll be happier tomorrow” attitude. ((hugs))
    Kylia your grits story reminds me of the one time Mama said if I didn’t eat “X” she’d send me to bed without supper. Stood right up and went to bed. Back in those days I’d always rather sleep than eat. ;)
    Margaret admire your wholesome approach, bentonite clay/vinegar poultice good call!
    Machka congrats on the beautiful honey!
    Heather ‘spider therapy’?
    Chair yoga tomorrow will make my legs feel better, then possible lunch with T to belatedly celebrate her birthday. Caught myself giving her “helpful advice” and apologized for being so bossy/telling her what to do. This is going to be harder than I thought ;{
    10/9: Move: 2 sets PT w/x&a, line dance class, dogs to powerline, Jeopardy walking. Steps:8242
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=34 CI<CO net=719 vits=1
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, ptT, ptS, library, gift to T. Wt:131.2


    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    October: Move more: chair yoga, line dance, dailyish PT, play with dogs.
    Fuel better: less sugar, dailyish vitamins.
    Live NOW: dailyish time with Joe, readings. Open heart and mind before mouth.
    2023: Be of good cheer.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,065 Member
    edited October 2023
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  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,406 Member
    Rebecca-mercurachrome and rubbing alcohol seemed to cure everything when I was young!

    Last night not an overly good sleep night. Of course, I knocked out early so probably did get 55-6 solid hours-just work up early and dozed off and on.

    Drive to Columbus for meeting today. Don't know if I will then go to physical office over there for a 2:30 or will be able to make it back home for virtual. Hoping for virtual because will avoid end of day traffic.

    Wonder how Penny is? And Karen?

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,105 Member
    Ginny- I was wondering the same thing..
    Busy day today.. have to go to the bank,contact Social security,IRS and change my pin # on everything and stop at the police station to report it,I screenshot the text with # maybe they can dig deeper
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Good morning!
    It was 34 degrees this morning. I am thankful for my house, heat, long johns, and heated seats in truck. I reckon also thankful for hot tub to warm me up to the core.

    10. Reflect on things you have accomplished recently....I got my pile of paper dealt with properly, caught up on emails, bills, and bank accounts. I have friend's gifts ordered and shipped ahead of the date! (Yes I am that person scrambling at the last hour). I have made significant progress with work backlog. I can breath a little easier because of these things.

    Thinking of Penny and her beloved country.
    Sending healing thoughts to Katla too.

    Make today a good day with the best choices you can make,
    Loves,
    Kylia in Ohio
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,288 Member
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,725 Member
    I'm on the bus to pick Bea up. Very slow in the traffic.
    DH is walking.
    I booked the taxi for the airport. With the early start it is much easier than the train, though not cheap!
    Love Heather UK xxxxxx
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    First off here is a cutie picture wp2dpbqwekb2.jpg
    And ive been on the phone all morning long since 8 a.m.
    Have contacted all 3 credit bureaus and froze my reports,Ive been on hold forever for social security..
    Called police station..not much they can do..will contact IRS after this and hope these idiots can't mess up everything to much..

    Did you give them your Social Security number?

    Keeping your credit reports frozen if you don't need to access your credit is a wise idea. Mine have been frozen for years and I only temporarily unfreeze it if needed. That's only been one time in the past 10 years and it was only one bureau. It was accessible for 2 hours and automatically froze again. I love that we can do that now.

    Tina in CA
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,333 Member
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROSEMARIE!

    2023 Optimistic October

    Word of the Year: appreciate—Today I appreciate my grandsons.
    Meditation: daily. 5/31 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%)

    Recommended exercise: cardio 5 days 30 min /23
    Strength all muscles 2 x 0/8 a week
    Flexible (yoga, stretching) /8 a week 10 min
    Balance 5 days 10 min /20

    Foods to avoid:
    Barley
    Bell peppers
    Chicken
    Clam
    Egg white
    Eggplant
    Ginger
    Rye
    Wheat
    Winter squash

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(300%,100%,100%). 156 days SOBER!
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 7819, (7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%—6328,90%—6059,87%—6458,92%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/3 (800%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 215/208—(733%) should be 189 by November 1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)73/94 (800%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4,174,175.6,173.4, 172.2 (600%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 3/23 (681%,100,100)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 38/12
    (100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 9/12—(900%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25+25 (900%)
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, 157,0, 500%)

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met —-90%
    April met——86.36%
    May met——-89%
    June met—-99%
    July met — met 81%
    August met—met 99%
    September met——99%
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—

    1.
    Write down three things you can look forward to this month. 1. Another month of sobriety 2. Cooler weather 3. Decorating for Halloween
    2. Find something to be optimistic about (even if it’s a difficult time). I am optimistic about cooler weather.
    3. Take a small step to a goal that really matters to you. I need to call my uncle.
    4. Start the day with the most important thing on your to-do-list. Updating this list and My Fitness Pal.
    5. Be a realistic optimist. See life as it is but focus on what’s good. I usually hope for the best but prepare for the worst. I think this counts!
    6. Remind yourself that things can change for the better. No matter how bad you think it is, it can always get worse. So enjoy life no matter where you are, or what you are doing, or your circumstances.
    7. Look for the good in people around you today. I can do this if I try. This was not difficult to do with visitors. Employees were a different matter!
    8. Make some progress on a project or task you’ve been avoiding. I need to clean the cabinets out. I am planning to start today. Didn’t happen.
    9. Share an important goal with someone you trust.
    10. Take time to reflect on what you have accomplished recently. I have accomplished coloring pages, making doctor appointments, calming my nerves by taking some actions I never tried before, and more.
    11. Avoid blaming yourself or others. Find a helpful way forward.
    12. Look out for positive news and reasons to be cheerful today.
    13. Ask for help to overcome an obstacle you are facing.
    14. Do something constructive to improve a difficult situation
    15. Thank yourself for achieving the things you often take for granted.
    16. Put down your to-list and do something fun or uplifting.
    17. Take a small step toward a positive change you want to see in society.
    18. Set hopeful, but realistic goals for the days ahead.
    19. Identify one of your positive qualities that will be helpful in the future.
    20. Find joy in tackling a task you’ve put off for some time.
    21. Let go of the expectations of others and focus on what matters to you.
    22. Share a hopeful quote, picture, or video with a friend or colleague
    23. Recognize that you have a choice of what to prioritize.
    24. Write down three specific things that have gone well recently.
    25. You can’t do everything! What are three priorities right now?
    26. Find a new prospective on a problem you face.
    27. Be kind to yourself today. Remember progress takes time.
    28. Ask yourself ‘will this still matter a year from now?’
    29. Plan a fun or exciting activity to look forward to.
    30. Identify three things that give you hope for the future.
    31. Set a goal that brings a sense of purpose for the coming month.]/spoiler]
    32.
    RVRita , Roswell, NM

    “There is no need for me to accept blame for another person’s irrational actions. I will deal with my own shortcomings.” ALANON’s One Day at a Time.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,203 Member
    edited October 2023
    exermom wrote: »
    Vibrantreader – these aren’t mosquito bites, they’re red ants. The most effective thing I’ve found is aiming your blowdryer at the itch and holding it there as long as you can possibly stand it. This temporarily relieves the itch. The reason it does is because the heat breaks up the histamines that cause the itching.

    M – oh, breathing is fine. Urgent Care really can’t do anything. It’ll go away. The ice I put on it earlier really didn’t help, guess it’s been too long since I got the bites. Thanks for your concern. Actually, the heat from the blowdryer works faster than an antihistamine. The antihistamine has to go thru your system first, the hot air works immediately

    Margaret – benodyte clay and vinegar? Never heard of it, but that makes sense. I know when we went camping, we used this stuff called “After Bite” which I think was basically either vinegar or ammonia. I remember it worked really well.

    Lisa – so glad you won’t have open heart surgery.

    put my toucan in to be fired at ceramics. Now working on this fish placque.

    Off to watch some TV and then bed.

    Michele NC

    When I got multiple mosquito bites and wanted relief quick- I jumped in a hot shower- took care of them all at once
    got my arm, thigh, calf, etc- all done at one time and quick. Plus, beings it was in the middle of the night- it was quieter.

    I am so thankful we don't have fire ants here. I dealt with them when I lived in Mobile. Had never seen them before that. Had them and those darn "no-see-ums".
    During the day when hubby was on base, me and the little 3 yr old neighbor boy would go around and pour boiling water on all the red ant hills in my lawn(it was a HUGE lawn). Hated mowing that thing(took 3 long electrical cords to reach the front) and running over the ant hills.
    Loved walking down the long dirt road to check the mail-I was super home sick so mail was a treat-and watching out for the hills and trying not to get bit too many times.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,203 Member
    kymarai wrote: »
    Lisa one of our friend's had the watchman installed a few months ago. He wanted off the eliquis. He has had no issues with it. He too has afib. He has had 2 ablation that didn't work. I am thankful that the ablation for my DH worked and he is no longer on blood thinner. He is however still on a low dose beta blocker.

    Michele Fireant bites are the worst! I was trying to remember what my mother used when we lived in Alabama. I was thinking baking soda paste, but could be wrong.

    Loves,
    Kylia in ohio

    I lived in Mobile, AL for just over 6 months- first time dealing with fire ants. I miss Mobile but sure don't miss the fire ants and " no-see-ums"
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,288 Member
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  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,957 Member
    Lanette -what fond memories of your grandmother.
    The doctor didn’t suggest ice, probably because I told him I had tried heat and ice.
    I don’t know what it was, but it’s almost completely better today. No pain or swelling, just tender if I move it the wrong way.
    Your deck looks lovely. That was a project we wanted to get done this year and didn’t.

    Ginny - I don’t know what they tested. He said that the bloodwork showed an inflammation. DH raised his eyebrows too. It was 2am and I had been awake since 6am so didn’t think to ask.
    I hope that they listen to your SIL.

    Terri - I love your response about the B word.

    Barbara - I say I live in Edmonton, but actually live in a city about 20 minutes outside of Edmonton. We have our own hospital. The city of Edmonton has 4 big hospitals and several acute care facilities that can handle broken bones, stitches and most common illnesses, they don’t have surgeries or specialists. There are also several walk in clinics.
    AHS (the governing body) has an alert system that advises every hospital what status the others are in. The public can also look at wait times for the different hospital emergency departments.
    When the hospital reaches a red level they close until they have it under control, it’s called Red Alert, this is also communicated to ambulances so they know where to take patients.
    When I was there Friday evening all of the city hospitals were on red alert so people and ambulances were diverted to our little hospital which made for the long wait. It’s a system, a broken one, but a system just the same.
    Another contributing factor is that all of the family doctors and walk in clinics are losing doctors and aren’t able to find new ones so they only have doctors for limited hours and can only see a certain number of patients in a day. So some people, myself included, that would normally just go to a walk in clinic has to use emergency because there is no other choice.
    We do have a system we can call to speak to a nurse to see if we need to see a doctor. There is a telehealth thing through one of our communication companies but it’s not part of our free healthcare as far as I know.

    Rita - I like that quote.
    My grandson bought a pogo stick last summer at a yard sale. My daughter was so excited, she was showing him how to do it and fell. She broke her glasses and bruised herself for weeks.
    My granddaughter bought a skipping rope this summer.
    Thanks for the info, I think my problem is Coke, the drink. I haven’t had chips for a week now. I need to keep that up.

    Rebecca - your sister’s work is beautiful. I love that style of painting.

    Kim - that sounds like a great idea to make a meal a week. The food was a nice surprise. Enjoy!

    Kelly - Sorry to hear about your sister, but it sounds positive. The little boys are cute.

    Michele - My MIL and Mom used to come watch our girls at our house because it was easier for the girls. They were in their own beds, had their toys and everything.
    I truly understand your hurt about them not coming to NC though. I get a bit hurt when my daughter comes to town and doesn’t stop for a visit.

    I’m going to post them and then go read another 4 pages.
    I got behind.
    Tracey
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,288 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 2hrs 37sec, 80ahr, 94mhr, 47elev, 3.09ap, 6.25mi= 564c
    Strava app = 766c
    Zwift home bike trainer- strava stats- 33.44min, 79elev, 82aw, 18amph, 115ahr, 142mhr, 10.11mi= 234c
    Strava app = 158c
    Zwift stats- 33.45min, 80elev, 81aw, 63arpm, 17.96amph, 10.1mi= 158c

    Total cal 798

    Took it easy today
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,535 Member
    Rebecca – isn't it amazing some of the things we did/had done to us as a child and we’re still living to talk about it. In a way, it’s a shame that kids today are in such a bubble.

    Heather – thanks so much for that link. How many times I think of Penny! Hope she’s doing well

    Lanette – I echo what you said about katla. Somehow we survived drinking water out of the hose, no car seats, going outside by ourselves, etc.

    Lisa – I wonder what would happen if a scammer called to verify your account number and you told him the number he had wasn’t your account number, but you gave him a bogus number? Boy, would he be in for a surprise!

    Right before we moved my wallet was stolen. So I had my credit frozen. Well, when we went to buy this house, I had to provide my SS number. Our realtor (who had been a realtor for quite some time) said she’d never heard of this. I know it was because my accounts were frozen and they wanted to verify that it was me who was making this large investment.

    Off to put more blocks in around the pool. I’m going to wear gloves just in case. My hand is still itching. I’ve been taking a blow dryer to work with me for the last few days and have been using it. I know this is going to go away. Our bodies are amazing at healing themselves. I also know that if I go to a doctor, all he’ll say is “yup, you’re having a reaction to a bug bite” I can’t help remembering one time a while ago I had this rash around my waist. It was summertime and I kept telling the MD that it was a heat rash from exercising. She insisted it was a food allergy. So she put me on prednisone. The next day we went on vacation further north where it was cooler. The rash went away. I stopped the prednisone, only I didn’t know that you had to wean yourself off it. But, fortunately, I hadn’t taken much. I tell you, I firmly believe that we know our bodies better than the MD.

    Deb – hot shower or blowdryer...same thing. A friend of ours runs his hand under hot water. Does the same thing, breaks up the histamines.

    Just got back from walking to the dollar store. Needed an anniversary card for Denise and paper plates for tomorrow. Found two more dishtowels that I’ll put the topper on

    Tracey – did your MIL and Mom live in the same town as you?

    Finished all the blocks we could do. Tomorrow a.m. we'll probably buy the last 20. Vince says we need 18, but I say get an extra two and you can always return one. It would be terrible to get to the end and need just one more.

    Jess may be down this weekend. I'd like for her (and Colby if he comes here) to help bring in the ceramics. Maybe it'll only be a one day thing rather than a 2 day affair.

    Vince is going shooting with the Newcomers and I’ll probably go to ceramics tonight.

    The plan is to do some HIIT tomorrow. Have my BDT tomorrow late morning.

    Michele NC
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,288 Member
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  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,884 Member
    Tracey--I agree there is good in the world. The man with the pizza was an example.
    Lanette--Thanks for sharing the chicken facts. I learned something. Your deck looks very nice.
    Barbie--When I read that about Jake telling his friends and love one lock your doors and be safe reminds me I say that to my kids all the time. It is my way of saying love you .
    KJ--Prayers and hugs.
    Michele--Maybe they want at their house as he would be more comfortable around his stuff with mom and dad gone. Just a thought. Like our house is not child proof so I would like it better as then I can relax and enjoy my time with the baby.
    Up to page 21, had meeting all afternoon.
    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE <3
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    Regarding getting calls from scammers ...

    I don't answer my phone.

    Occasionally, I will answer it if I know exactly who it is (like my husband), but 9.5 times out of 10, I'll let it go to voice mail even if I suspect I know who it might be.

    If it is something important, they'll leave a message.

    When it comes to calls from a bank ... a bank would never call you and then ask you to provide personal information.

    Fraud prevention: Eight things your bank would never ask you
    https://stories.td.com/ca/en/article/eight-things-your-bank-would-never-ask-you-how-to-spot-fraud-before-it-happens


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Machka - that honey is gorgeous. <3 How long will it take you and your DH to consume it?

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    We've got 6 jars so far - 3 of the light, 3 of the dark, with more dark on the way.

    We're most of the way through one of the light ones.

    So the 6 jars might last 6 months or so. :)

    Jars about that size of raw honey here go for at least $12 ... so at least $72 worth of honey so far. :)


    Machka in Oz

  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,105 Member
    Well back from the sleep dr
    Don't have to go back for a year.
    I was joking around with the PA that im tired with going to Ists... Cardiologist, Rheumatologist ,Nephrologist, Endocrinologist
    You name it ,I have em all
    Had her in stitches
    Well i got ahold of everyone except the IRS.. and after that needed a nap.. now I have to wait for all the cards to come back in.
    Stopped to see Tracy and Miles ,poor Miles has a nasty cold but I sat and read him a few books and to keep him out of Tracys hair for a few.
    Now have to go and see what I can change for passwords

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