WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2023

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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,505 Member
    Did Jari Love Extremely Ripped 1000 DVD today.

    Rose and Anita – welcome!

    M – I’m sure you’ve heard this before. To TEMPORARILY relieve the itching, point your blowdryer to the itch, hold it there as long as you can possibly stand it, then take it away. The reason this relieves the itching is that the heat breaks up the histamines that cause the itching.

    Lanette – yes, even the Salvation Army has higher prices now. Well, I look at it this way – it’s still better than a sale at a store!

    After exercise took my walk around the neighborhood. Then to walMart and bought gas. $2.97 a gallon!

    Lisa - just love, love, love your quotes

    Carol – I must have missed about your car. Tell me about it – color, make, and all that stuff.

    Vince is doing something (I don’t totally understand) to the frames that go in the windows that we play the videos on for Halloween and Christmas. It has something to do with blocking the light from the kitchen when the video is playing. I guess I have to see it, I just can’t envision it.

    Tomorrow is bowling and then ceramics.

    Just cleaned the silver plate silverware set I have and a set of knives that I’ll never use. I’ve never used them, I think I got them for our wedding (back in the ice age….lol) I remember the last time I was at Replacements they were also selling silver plated silverware. I’ll see if they’re interested in this. If not, maybe the Humane Society because I’ll never use it. I have 2 other sets of silverware (one sterling silver). I can only use so much and I don’t think Jess or (especially) Denise would be interested, especially since it has to be cleaned periodically.

    Michele NC

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  • danamacbellsouthnet403
    danamacbellsouthnet403 Posts: 5 Member
    Thanks for those words. Very encouraging!
  • Joy1580vb
    Joy1580vb Posts: 423 Member
    Machka, that looks very itchy and painful. Hopefully the Benedryl will help. For me, Claritin seems to be more effective.

    Joy
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,569 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    *Drink a glass or two of water when I first get up, before coffee. I've known to do that for years, just never implemented it consistently since the "experts" said mix lemon juice in it. What a hassle if I didn't have lemons or lemon juice on hand. A glass of water from the tap takes 2 seconds. Simple. It didn't have to be complicated.

    Lanette B)

    In the morning, before I head off to work, I drink a tall glass of water.

    When I get to work, I make myself a cup of coffee and pour another tall glass of water. Throughout the day, I try to match my coffee intake with tall glasses of water, or have one extra glass of water. It often means I drink 2 big cups of coffee and 3 tall glasses of water at work.


    GodMomKim wrote: »
    Hi Gals,

    I have been working on adding some new habits, all around the idea of getting some more me time…which really means figuring out how to make my work time more efficient. Which is not that easy, but I have to generate the same or even more money each week, but also free up all of one day a week to have “off”. Ten years of having some income generating work in most every day is burning me out. So the first change has been making one each day a week client appointment free to be able to work with out interruption. I did it for the first time last week and it felt good – I got more done in that day then in an average day. So looking forward to that again this week.

    Love ya all,
    Kim in N. California

    :open_mouth::open_mouth::open_mouth::open_mouth::open_mouth:

    10 years!!

    I can't even imagine!! It's hard for me to wrap my head around that. Is there any way you can take a break?

    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,569 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    M – I’m sure you’ve heard this before. To TEMPORARILY relieve the itching, point your blowdryer to the itch, hold it there as long as you can possibly stand it, then take it away. The reason this relieves the itching is that the heat breaks up the histamines that cause the itching.

    Heat actually makes this rash worse.

    What I'm reading advises cool cloths. So I've been washing my face, neck and chest with a warm cloth, then with a cold cloth. Sometimes I use alcohol (which is similar to witch hazel). I've used an antibiotic cream. And now I'm into the Hydrocortisone Cream.

    exermom wrote: »
    Lanette – yes, even the Salvation Army has higher prices now. Well, I look at it this way – it’s still better than a sale at a store!

    Michele NC

    Really?

    In Tassie, it's a toss-up.

    Yes, the op shops may sell things from higher-end stores for less than I could get them on sale in those higher-end stores.

    But often I can get something new cheaper in a department store.

    For example, I rarely buy T-shirts and things like that at an op shop. The op shops will sell them between $4 and $6 ... but I can get new T-shirts at K-Mart (not the American K-Mart) or Big W for about $5.


    M in Oz

  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,505 Member
    Vince feels he has the flu. He’s feeling achy, runny nose, sneezing. All the symptoms of the flu. We were waiting until next month to get our flu shots when we had our annual MD visit. However, if he’s still feeling this way, I want to get the flu shot asap. Update: I just booked an appt. at CVS for 11 tomorrow morning to get my flu shot. Unfortunately, it takes a while to work to full, but IF I get the flu, it will most likely be milder.

    Rita – it’s only silver plate. I do have some sterling silver so I’m probably OK with ghouls….lol Plus, I just bought some garlic...hehehe

    Michele NC
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,221 Member
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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,776 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Rebecca - Kept meaning to tell you I liked the Scrabble family game, and I don't think it needs a frame... and if you have a great need to learn to knit, I think you can find this pattern out there, just for Lee. Or maybe HE should learn to knit! (Not sold everywhere, pipe not included, no guarantees of looking as cool and retro as the dude in the picture.) Hee! :smiley:

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    Thanks friend! I had fun creating it.👍🏼 Not really into knitting but more keen to supporting business's that do.😁
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,221 Member
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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,030 Member
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  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Good morning,

    Someone asked how SIL who as co-owner doesn't know how to do everything.....lack of interest is my guess. She has been bookkeeper since she was 15. That was all that was ever expected of her. She would go in early, do the books, go home. When Father in law died, she had to take a more active role in things. Even then it was limited, but more. Mother was already retired, but for several years came in to help at counter. I came into the picture after father died. Difference is I have always learned everything I can about every job I have had. That is either a strength or detriment, but just my work ethic. I don't understand her lack of interest. DH will defend her every time, so I just choose my battles carefully. The only thing I don't know how to do at the shop is the books. She doesn't share. So I hope nothing happens to her before we decide to sell. My step toward helping a difficult situation at least from my standpoint, is to just let her. I am trying not to step into her situations. Unless detrimental to customer, she is on her own. This is hard for me, but sink or swim.

    I started this yesterday then started a few things at farm. We weeded flower bed, it wasn't hateful, but better now. DH cleaned up fence rows around house. I opened/ closed gates for him. Then I dusted and vacuumed the farm house. We stopped for Mexican on way home. I got a few small things done yesterday evening. I sorted my charging cords into bags. USB to micro, USB to C, and C to C. I was getting frustrated trying to find the cord I needed at any given time. Charging blocks are in their own bin. Adapters and sticks are in their own bin. Now I can breathe. Cleared out a bunch of old charging cords to items we no longer own. It felt good. I do need to order some C toC charging blocks. Visited with a friend. Watered indoor plants. Set up another google nest for internet at hot tub. All little things, but needed done. :)



    Tracey Prayers for the children. Love the plaque!

    Rebecca Men are so frustrating that way. My DH just has to think about losing weight and does. Now.....if he would cut down beer intake he could quickly lose the beer gut and 20 pounds.

    Ginny, Machka, and Michele Sending healing thoughts your way.

    Eclipse- we were under full cloud cover here.:( So thank you Rita for sharing.

    15. Thank yourself for something you achieved that you take for granted.....a clean farmhouse and watered plants.

    16. Thow away the to do list and do something fun....that will be tomorrow night when I go to a play with oldest daughter.

    Time to get ready for work. Oh, I plan on downloading the video and pdf on small changes. Just need to get out laptop.

    Welcomes!
    Healing thoughts!
    Good choices!

    Much love,
    Kylia in chilly and wet Ohio ( we need the wet)



  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Any help with posting pictures from Samsung? I can post from laptop, just not phone or tablet. Just a wee bit frustrating.
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,866 Member
    edited October 2023
    Kylia - The only way I've successfully posted pictures on any Android phone was to go through the MFP website rather than the app.
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Lisa Thank you!
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,248 Member
    Kylia I share to Facebook and then copy it from my laptop to here or an e-mail. I believe you can share it to an e-mail address too. Haven't tried that yet.
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,288 Member
    2023 Optimistic October

    Word of the Year: appreciate—Today I appreciate talking to intelligent people/campers.
    Meditation: daily. 16/31 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%)

    Recommended exercise: cardio 5 days 30 min 16/23
    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 2/2 (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)74/94 (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. 12/23 (681%,100,100)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 42/12
    (100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 10/12—(1000%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25+25 (1000%)
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, 157,0,0
    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. The obstacles I have cannot be solved by me, but by family members.
    14. Do something constructive to improve a difficult situation. I will have to think on this. I posted pictures of the eclipse that happened here on the Friends Group FB page, and sent some pics to my son and grandson.
    15. Thank yourself for achieving the things you often take for granted. I got up in a thankful mood today so I should be able to do this. The eclipse yesterday couldn’t have gone better.
    16. Put down your to-list and do something fun or uplifting. I will color, walk, and meditate-all things that are fun and uplifting to me.
    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.

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