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  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,637 Member
    Rosemarie - good for you volunteering to take on that little family for a little bit. <3 How big will the puppies be? What breed is the mama dog? I remember when we got Rosie, she was so squirmy and jumped out of my DH's arms. Had quite a drop and made a fuss, but was fine - rubbery puppy bones. They are tough.

    Tracey - That doctor shortage sounds scary especially in very rural areas. Does Canada have anything like Nurse Practitioners who can step in for doctors? In my state, they can have their own offices and do most of what MD's do. How exciting to meet your classmates in person.

    Barbara - have safe drive to Medford. Have fun loading up at TJ's! I'm with ya in spirit!

    Heather - good to hear you are on your way. Can't wait to see pictures once you hit your destination.

    Machka - that "Take Care of Your Brain = 6 Tips for Mental Health" poster is a good reminder :)

    Allie - are you the only one affected by the new smoking area? I'd say you have a right to complain if it really becomes a nuisance. As a reformed smoker, it seems I can smell it a mile away and it bugs me. That and the noise setting Alfie off. Maybe in time, though, Alfie would get used to it and the prevailing winds will blow it away from your unit. Let's hope.

    I managed to "throw my back out" (it's just a pulled muscle/strain in lower back) lugging a heavy bag of leaves around a couple days ago. Yesterday was a day of ibuprofen, heat and ice plus my TENS unit. And various stretches. I've had this many times in my life so am familiar with the routine. Sitting doesn't help, but yesterday the rain really came down so I wasn't able to get a walk in. Rain has stopped so when it gets light out this morning I'll try to go an easy mile.

    It's kind of a bother, I wanted to head to town and get another plastic roofing panel at Home Depot to keep the rain from blowing in the chicken run, but it's not a big deal and can wait. There's nothing on the grocery list that also can't wait.

    But, I am very, very grateful this didn't happen before the deck staining project. I have so much to be thankful for.

    I was planning to go to a Master Gardener educational event this Saturday. It will be hours of sitting in college classroom chairs so I might take a pass this time. I wasn't that enthused about going anyhow. Now I have an excuse. :) Unsociable me.

    Speaking of sitting, I was getting tired of seeing the reruns on Britbox and Acorn so dropped them for a while and signed up for PBS Masterpiece on Amazon Prime. Watched the last season of "Unforgotten" yesterday - I highly recommend it, I was able to watch the initial seasons free over the past couple years on one of the other subscriptions.

    OK, better get up and stretch and switch out the ice pack.

    Make it a fabulous day, ladies! <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,866 Member
    o:)
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,974 Member
    Busy day 😝

    Back later

    ☘️
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,073 Member
    edited October 2023
    Morning ladies
    Didn't sleep well..did wake up at around 5:30 to an owl hooting in the distance which was nice..
    Tracy is now sick,she is at work.. but will probably leave early and try and get some rest..hazards of daycare and being a mom
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    I got Miles an early Christmas present since he isn't feeling well..
    Its called Tonies and he loves the Wild Kratts so got him Chris and Martin from that.. it tells stories..
    As you can see in the pictures Miles isn't feeling well at all..
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,221 Member
    Rosemarie2972 wrote: »
    Tracey: I love the present you made for your MIL for Christmas1

    Heather: Enjoy your travels!

    PIPCD: So glad Lenny and Kirby have been in your life!

    Debbie: Enjoy walking the wetlands!

    Michele: I hope your hand is doing better! HIIT....isn't that quite difficult?

    Lisa: I hope the watchman gets approved quickly!

    Kylia: I really don't have goals except to exercise, diet and read the monthly book for book club. I don't have a bucket list. I find I don't want one. I just like to get out of town every 3 months or so.

    Grandmallie: Sorry about the scam. Miles looks taller to me! Despite the health problems you are generally in good spirits. I admire that about you!

    Barbie: Happy Birthday to Jake. Congrats on your contentment! I am content quite a bit...but sometimes I feel confined and need to leave town and do an outing!

    Thank you all for the kind Happy Birthdays! I appreciate them very much!

    I went to volunteer at the cat shelter today and there was a Mama dog and her 3 pups in a cage about 4 feet off the floor. I went to quickly change the blue pad in the cage and was a little nervous because the Mama dog can be protective. Somehow one of the pups went after the blue pad and fell out of the cage on to the floor. He seemed mostly okay...moving all extemities but favoring his right shoulder. The vet says to give it a couple of days and if it isn't improved to bring him in. They are thinking a right sprained shoulder.

    So the woman who started this rescue and who has kept it going for 30 years...yup 30 years said she wanted the Mama dog and her pups fostered as she felt that would be safer for them. She found someone to take the family for 10 days and then I volunteered to take the family. So in 10 days I will have 3 pups and one Momma dog in the house. This will be different. I don't have a fence so Mama dog will have to go on a leash. I don't know if she has ever done this. Momma dog might weigh about 20 pounds. So the day started off normal but........ended a little different!

    Best,
    Rosemarie from Georgia

    Yeah, me too
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,288 Member
    2023 Optimistic October

    Word of the Year: appreciate—Today I appreciate air conditioners and heaters, both necessary in the fall.
    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%). 60 days SOBER!
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 7819, 7203, (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. did not do this.
    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. This is hard for me.
    12. Look out for positive news and reasons to be cheerful today. With everything going on around me and in me this will be hard, but I will pay attention to good news.
    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.


    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: 3,180 Member
    Whidislander wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »

    I have found if you keep things "at the ready" you are more apt to use them. Just a visual reminder. Now most of us have our coffee makers out on the counter 24/7. Can you imagine the thought of getting out a coffee maker every morning to use it? I shutter at the thought!😆 I have my rice cooker out these days. Its got a steamer basket so that's nice. There's a comedian that talks about never having to worry about not seeing around an Asian kitchen at night. There's always that red glow from their rice cooker going🤗! I like that thought though I don't cook rice at night.🙄😁
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    I don't leave the rice cooker on at night(unless by chance I forgot to unplug it-I don't eat much rice but it is a must for dh, even though, as a diabetic, it shouldn't be)
    BUT, there are so many "little red glow lights" around the house that I never turn lights on at night. Red lights from electronics, fairy lights in both bathrooms, outdoor flood light in the front yard that lights up the kitchen. Last time I counted around12-14 different little "red lights" just in the bedroom alone. That doesn't help with me sleeping- need to pull the eye mask out again.

    Debbie

    Woah that's a lot of electronics in your bedroom girl!🙃
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa


    Oh, there are a lot more, just the others I don't see lights on during the night- the room is full of all kinds of electronics. DH thinks he needs all that stuff in there and his room too. I don't even know what some of them are. He even has a projector and big screen(battery operated that comes down and covers almost the whole closet door. He used it when he first got it to watch movies but rarely uses it anymore. There is one from the cat's fountain and the mini bug catcher that are both on my side of the room(bug catcher is on the floor- don't mind it beings I haven't gotten bitten by mosquitos since he put it there and catches any fleas that might be there).

  • Joy1580vb
    Joy1580vb Posts: 423 Member
    Good morning, ladies.

    Tracey, yes I remember the Logger Man's Waltz and thanks Machka for posting the youtube video.

    Went for the mail this morning and picked up the last of my supplies for the sanding project. Now all set and hopefully will be able to rent the sander on Monday.

    Ordered another gadget from Amazon. It's the Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro multi cooker. Got a good price on it and should get it by the end of the month. Being shipped from Amazon in the states so taking a bit longer. I like multi cookers but the one I have doesn't keep a consistent temperature. I think it gets too hot....time to replace it.

    Does anyone have the Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer? I think our Costco warehouse has them at a discounted price. Thinking about maybe getting that as a Christmas gift to myself.

    Joy
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,180 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »

    I have found if you keep things "at the ready" you are more apt to use them. Just a visual reminder. Now most of us have our coffee makers out on the counter 24/7. Can you imagine the thought of getting out a coffee maker every morning to use it? I shutter at the thought!😆 I have my rice cooker out these days. Its got a steamer basket so that's nice. There's a comedian that talks about never having to worry about not seeing around an Asian kitchen at night. There's always that red glow from their rice cooker going🤗! I like that thought though I don't cook rice at night.🙄😁
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    I don't leave the rice cooker on at night(unless by chance I forgot to unplug it-I don't eat much rice but it is a must for dh, even though, as a diabetic, it shouldn't be)
    BUT, there are so many "little red glow lights" around the house that I never turn lights on at night. Red lights from electronics, fairy lights in both bathrooms, outdoor flood light in the front yard that lights up the kitchen. Last time I counted around12-14 different little "red lights" just in the bedroom alone. That doesn't help with me sleeping- need to pull the eye mask out again.

    Debbie

    We've got the lights from our clocks, but those are the only little red lights in the bedroom.

    And I have trouble sleeping without my mask now.

    M in Oz

    I have used my masks but the ones I have tried I am not comfortable in- I don't like the feeling of the pressure on them- I usually loosen the strap so it is barely on.
    Son and dh both have no trouble sleeping with the lights on- son says he doesn't sleep as sound so he can hear his alarm in the morning(otherwise, he sleeps right through the alarm)
    Dh usually falls asleep with the lights on, tv on w/the volumn up louder than I would want it when I was actually awake and watching it. Many nights I am looking around for the remote, usually under him.
    I don't like the fairy lights on in the master bathroom but have gotten used to them and the big thing is that it helps so dh doesn't turn the light/fan(one switch) on during the night to use the bathroom. That is the worst- light is bright, fan is loud, even though the box said it is quiet(quieter than the old one but not as quiet as I want it). I used to close the door but now have to keep it open for the cats-one litter box is now in there.
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,073 Member
    Afternoon ladies
    Well guess who got Miles cold👋sneezing to beat the band... oh well..if you can't beat em ,join em
    I went over to Sams and just picked up a couple things,i was good.. went by all the bad stuff..bought salad,celery sticks,tylenol arthritis and bottled water
    Then went to Walmart.
    Woof that place is a nightmare.. wore my mask there.. picked up some pedialght (sp) for Miles and some Zarbee chest rub and tissues and dropped those off think both he and Tracy were sleeping.. got Ginger out.. think in her travels she might have hurt her back leg or has arthritis because she cant keep standing on it and falls down.. will see what Tracy thinks..
    Poor Tracy has the creaping crud too.
    I picked up some vitamin water zero and some powerade zero,and cold medicine and tissues for me..
    So im home and just going to chill out.. but hey I got some steps in today .😆
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :) Your friendship means so much to me. I read everything you write and think about it during the day. I don't have much to share but I want you all to know how much you add to my life. My life is peaceful with a lot of knitting, exercise bike riding, and TV watching. Today is Jake's birthday so we ate what he wanted, watched the TV he wanted to watch, and good friends came over for a visit. Life doesn't get any better than this.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA

    This site is my calm, my venting place, and my therapist. You all are family, and I am grateful for you.💖. It takes looking at each of our journeys, to put ours in its proper perspective. Appreciating what we have with a open heart.💖
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    Awwww, koom buy-yaaa, ::::: have hands up in the air swaying side to side::::::

    :D
  • Joy1580vb
    Joy1580vb Posts: 423 Member
    Heather, stunning pics. Had to look up Osage tree as never heard of it.

    Decided to cancel my amazon order for the Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro and ordered the Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker from Costco. Did some further research and think the rapid cooker will suit my needs better and I certainly don't need both of these units sitting on my counter. The Food Network did a good review on this appliance and other than it being a bit bulky there were not many negatives. Basically it cooks with steam and then crisps with the air fryer option. Think I will enjoy figuring it out. Had a pressure cooker for awhile that I used but it started giving me problems by losing pressure. I didn't have it for very long but after reading about problems with these machines and lawsuits for injuries caused, decided to stay away from that method of cooking. My sisters both use pressure cookers and wouldn't be without them.

    Allie, sorry to hear you got Miles cold. Hopefully you get over it quickly.

    Enjoy the day, ladies.

    Joy
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,866 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,570 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    I'm on the plane, but we have a long delay because of an air traffic control strike in France. We also have to go a longer way round. :s

    Only slept for an hour last night. Heart racing. Lots of meditation and reading. Got up before the alarm.
    All went well from then on until this delay taking off.
    They asked for one volunteer to give up a seat. Offered another flight, hotel, and £500. They got one! Another young chap was disappointed.
    I'm separated from my handbag at the moment because I had to stow it. Will get it back later, but I hate that.
    Not good at waiting 😕 😞.
    Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxx

    Air travel delays are very common these days. It's almost like they forgot how to run an airline after the COVID break.

    M in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,570 Member
    kevrit wrote: »
    Today’s task “ Look out for positive news and reasons to be cheerful today. ” I couldn’t think of anything so looked for things here:
    Adding one of mine I thought of, being on a call list for the cardiologist, having good insurance, and my daily appreciation post. I need to pay more attention to those as I was just getting routine and I don’t want to do that. I need to really think of things I appreciate.

    Positive news so far:

    1. Rebecca’s son not having any damage from typhoon.
    2. All the love everyone gives on this thread.
    3. Machka’ a great week
    4. Allie’s good DR. Report.
    5. Rosemarie’s positive post and fostering the family of pups.
    6. Tracey meeting her classmates in person.
    7. Barbara’s DH’s growth.
    8. Heather is on her way.
    9. Kylie’s hot tub.
    10. Lanette find a series she is happy to watch.
    11. Pip having Lenny and Kirby in her life.

    I am going to first appointment for cataract surgery tomorrow. I’ll post about that later. Not sure with blood pressure what he will say, or when the surgery will be scheduled.

    RVRita, have a great day!

    Thank you for this, Rita!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,570 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »

    I have found if you keep things "at the ready" you are more apt to use them. Just a visual reminder. Now most of us have our coffee makers out on the counter 24/7. Can you imagine the thought of getting out a coffee maker every morning to use it? I shutter at the thought!😆 I have my rice cooker out these days. Its got a steamer basket so that's nice. There's a comedian that talks about never having to worry about not seeing around an Asian kitchen at night. There's always that red glow from their rice cooker going🤗! I like that thought though I don't cook rice at night.🙄😁
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    I don't leave the rice cooker on at night(unless by chance I forgot to unplug it-I don't eat much rice but it is a must for dh, even though, as a diabetic, it shouldn't be)
    BUT, there are so many "little red glow lights" around the house that I never turn lights on at night. Red lights from electronics, fairy lights in both bathrooms, outdoor flood light in the front yard that lights up the kitchen. Last time I counted around12-14 different little "red lights" just in the bedroom alone. That doesn't help with me sleeping- need to pull the eye mask out again.

    Debbie

    Woah that's a lot of electronics in your bedroom girl!🙃
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa


    Oh, there are a lot more, just the others I don't see lights on during the night- the room is full of all kinds of electronics. DH thinks he needs all that stuff in there and his room too. I don't even know what some of them are. He even has a projector and big screen(battery operated that comes down and covers almost the whole closet door. He used it when he first got it to watch movies but rarely uses it anymore. There is one from the cat's fountain and the mini bug catcher that are both on my side of the room(bug catcher is on the floor- don't mind it beings I haven't gotten bitten by mosquitos since he put it there and catches any fleas that might be there).

    Do you have another room, even a very small room, in which a single bed would fit ... where you can go to sleep in peace?

    M in Oz
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,073 Member
    Not much I can do Machka-
    Im allergic to it also..but it doesn't come this way..
    My friends like I told you are safe in Cairo they are on a cruise and all this stuff is going on over there.. they are safe and im sure they will get home safely..keep them in your thoughts though.
    Lisa..hope your ok..you've been quiet.
  • CarolGaGal
    CarolGaGal Posts: 103 Member
    :)
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,180 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »


    Oh, there are a lot more, just the others I don't see lights on during the night- the room is full of all kinds of electronics. DH thinks he needs all that stuff in there and his room too. I don't even know what some of them are. He even has a projector and big screen(battery operated that comes down and covers almost the whole closet door. He used it when he first got it to watch movies but rarely uses it anymore. There is one from the cat's fountain and the mini bug catcher that are both on my side of the room(bug catcher is on the floor- don't mind it beings I haven't gotten bitten by mosquitos since he put it there and catches any fleas that might be there).

    Do you have another room, even a very small room, in which a single bed would fit ... where you can go to sleep in peace?

    M in Oz[/quote]

    no, but I can, and have slept on the couch in the living room. Maybe one day I will get my sewing room cleaned out all the way and I can put something in there(don't think I will). Too much craft stuff in there.

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,221 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 1hr 55min 6sec, 79elev, 3.17ap, 81ahr, 104mhr, 6.12mi= 590c
    Strava app= 749c
    Walk home to gym- 10.54min, .53mi= 53c
    Strava app= 65c
    Treadmill jog- 29.46min, mile 1 @ 6.0sp, mile 2 @ 6.2sp, mile 3 @ 6.4sp, .10mi @ 9.0sp, 133ahr, 172mhr, 9.48min mi, 5k= 320c
    Walk gym to home- 10.27min, 3.12ap, .55mi= 50c
    Strava app = 68c

    Total.cal 983
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,637 Member
    Lisa - I love your bowl and its cool "pour spout" <3

    Lanette B)

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