WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2023
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PIP ~ Big congratulatory smiles to You and Kirby!
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Front is three acres. Back is two.
That's called "a spread".💖. Awesome! We have this for front:
Back yard is just maybe 20 feet to a green space path that's in between backyards. So low maintenance because its dirt, nothing grows. Maybe spring grass but that's gone come summer. Husband gets out the weed wacker to tackle the spring grass in front yard. Then of course we pick up pine cones.🙄😁
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Rosemarie – life has just been so hectic (not sure why, tho) but I do try to catch up. Unfortunately, sometimes I have to skim and miss things. Oops!
Been walking Jess’ dogs. See, she has one dog and then her boss asked her to “watch” her dog for a few days which turned into a few weeks, now it’s been 5 months. Yes, the dogs are very gentle, they really don’t even bark. Her dog does pull when we go for walks, I think he’s just not used to being on a walk. I have been walking both dogs at the same time, but when we go up for Thanksgiving, I think I’ll walk each one one at a time. I am surprised, tho, that the step count wasn’t very high, I was walking them for 2 hours. The step count is basically the same as when I walk around my neighborhood which takes only about 45 minutes. That’s probably because I had to constantly stop so they can smell.
Tracey – “enjoy them while they’re young” LOL Unfortunately, so true
How I miss my clothesline! We had one in our second house and I loved the smell of the clothes and sheets. The only things I really didn’t hang out were Vince’s work shirts and the towels.
Heather – how did you remove the hair from your drain? Do you have a drain that you can remove?
We were making spaghetti in one of Jess’ pots which had a metal handle. I never in my life thought it would be so hot. I went to pick the pot up and burned my hand. Not real bad. But all of the pots with metal handles I’ve ever used, the handle didn’t get so hot.
I only send out a few christmas cards, mainly to family I don’t see (like Vince’s family in MO) and some of the elderly people. Unfortunately, the card list is getting shorter and shorter. I usually write them out right after Thanksgiving
kylia – I string the popcorn in May which helps A LITTLE with the stress. One less thing I need to do right now.
The slicer at BK broke, the screw that holds the plates in just broke. There were two screws and one of them had already broken. Hopefully, when the higher-ups have to do prep, they’ll see how difficult it is and they’ll think about getting either this one fixed or purchasing a new one (which is probably expensive). I think they have a handyman who I would think would have the needed tools to repair it.
KJ – which pelvic floor exercises did they show you?
Lisa – great report
Tina – A few years ago I got all the nicks from shopping carts taken out of my car. It cost over $1,000 to do it. Now I park in “no man’s land”. Hey, for $1,000 I can walk.
Rori – so happy to see you enjoying life. You deserve it.
Karen – I’m so very sorry about you brother. He was so very talented. Thanks for sharing all of his work with us.
Sue – I also make my menus for the next week (just the meat) and decide what I need for the following week so I know what to get.
Allie – is the mouth tape supposed to be in place of the CPAP?
Barbie – I love the lit candle idea. I’m going to mention it to our vet.
Speaking of vets – Jess was on call and we went to NCState for something she had to do with some of the cats. Anyway, there was this “board”. You know, the kind with things like the doctor, the vet techs. At first right next to the word “DVM” was Jess’ name. It took me a minute to realize it was my Jess they were talking about. Now I understand how she felt “weird” when at first they were calling her “Dr. Jess”
I went to the Y. Wanted to see it now that they renovated it. I must say, I was impressed with the cleanliness they now have. How I miss the water aerobics. I am certainly considering going back now. The one thing they don’t have is an indoor walking track. But I wonder if I can walk around the gym, how many laps is a mile? I do have to call them to ask them if I was to wear my jeans from work, could I just walk around the gym? Don’t remember a dress code, there might be one. It was interesting, tho, when I walked around, I saw these people that I knew! The one thing I like about the Y versus where I go now is that the place I go now is mainly dedicated (it seems) to mostly younger people. Maybe 40 or 50 year olds. The Y seems to be for everyone, 40’s 50’s even 90’s. I felt more comfortable, like I wasn’t this old woman there.
M – as you can see, I do try to do a variety of workouts. Like you say, one is good for one thing, HIIT is good for cardio, weights good for bones, etc, etc. Oh, were you saying it was scary that a 12-year-old came to our house on Halloween at 9:30 or did you mean that it’s scary that Vince keeps a gun in close proximity? North Carolina has castle doctrine.
Welcome everyone new (sorry, don’t remember the names)
I sold some of the silver plate and jewelry that I had to the tune of another $300+ for my landscape/renovation fund
Went to the place where Jess takes ceramics. It’s more of the franchise business, not so much like where we go. They don’t pour. I saw one thing that I thought was interesting, but it was a bank. Since they don’t pour, they can’t make it so that there isn’t the opening for the bank
Rebecca – you need that caffeine for the energy to clean, right?????
Pip _ well done to you and Kirby on the run/walk
Have osteoporosis. Prolia really helped, so much that I improved so much that insurance wouldn’t pay for the prolia any more. Went on biphosenates and got worse so the MD wrote to insurance that I really needed the Prolia so now I get it
Allie – congrats on the new car
In the car to/from Jess’ made this hat. I usually do this at the Green Room since it’s a craft that you really don’t have to concentrate on so I can put it down, answer the phone and pick it back up. I usually gave the hats to the Salvation Army, so I’ll give this one to Jerry.
Annie – Good for you using the bike multiple times
kylia – love the detailing. He did a great job!
Michele NC
who is breathing a sigh of relief now
I did! And I cleaned like a mother, vacuumed the whole house, wiped down all windowsills, and furniture, AND they sent husband and email saying house inspection was cancelled due to unforseen circumstances last night! Aack! Of course husband said, maybe I made up the inspection deal so you'd clean the house! Hahaha! I said you would never! (And he wouldn't, if he wants to live😂).
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Today’s gratitude: electricity and internet
. Misty stroll with Joe and the dogs to the mailbox.
Belated happy birthday Ginny and to JanetR wherever you are.
Lanette, talking faster when Joe’s done listening doesn’t work for us. I’ve learned to edit what I need him to hear down to no more than three bullet points, then stop talking. ‘Nother reason I’m so thankful for all the wise women here. Here I can express myself in my comfortable pattern, start at the beginning, build the details to whatever conclusion. Doesn’t work with Joe ;}
Rosemare you are doing a great fostering job. Those are some lucky pups!
Welcome @mwalley67 ! Lots of encouragement here. When activity is hard, baby steps are best. Any little bit you can do gets the blood flowing and lubricates the joints. When I really don’t want to get up out of my chair, music helps me to move. We’re with you!
Attagal Annie!
Heather how frustrating for you not to be able to walk/run your usual. Seems like the hips and/or thigh have been troublesome quite awhile. Is Physical Therapy a possibility?
Betsy yikes indeed! Wish I knew more about ipads and apple products. Maybe Machka?
Rebecca is that moisture under the kitchen floor?
Rita thanks for the explanation and sorry you’re suffering.
the potatoes, how big were the pots?
Debbie ((hugs)) Hope FanExpo is successful for you.
Pip Brava!
Machka “13 hour flight from Canada”? Oh I’m so happy for you and Rowan!
Kylia “grass where there shouldn’t have been” :laugh:
:laugh: Great bonfire and Bronco pics, thankful the charger was found… What Rebecca said about your front yard. Five acres are a lot to mow!
Michele You sound very happy about the renovated Y, Have you decided to switch to it?
Karen
11/5: Move: 2 sets PT w/dx2, dogs to mailbox and powerline, Jeopardy walking. Steps:6602Whoops, Joe’s up and watching Oklahoma. Time to sit with him a bit.
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=26 CI<CO net=128 vits=1
Live: Joe, readings, BP, cancelled AD Games Club subscription, renewed ’88 van registration, vimeo church, toothbrush replacement head warranty subscription what a scam, AF, ptT, ptS, M, Joe’s DMV van renewal and spare toothbrush head. Wt:131.6
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
November: Move more: chair yoga, line dance, dailyish PT, play with dogs.
Fuel better: less sugar, CI<CO, dailyish vitamins.
Live NOW: dailyish time with Joe, readings, start meditating. Open heart and mind before mouth.
2023: Be of good cheer.
Yep its moisture (mold of some kind) under the linoleum. Plus all the rest of the linoleum (in the kitchen only), is wavey and soft stepping. I walk on the floor there differently! I know it will be a full replacement, and maybe some support joists replaced.🙄
The new management has yet to see it.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Did I tell you ladies that youngest sailor son initiated a video call over the weekend? 2 hours, 20 minutes of chatting! At least that is what Messenger listed. Gawd, I love that kid.💖⚓🤗
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Garden stuff My tubs are, I think 10-15 gallons tubs my rancher friend gets stuff for their cattle in. They don’t like throwing them out as they are really hard plastic. He donated a lot of manure to put in the pots too. I split the manure between the pots and top/stir in Miracle gro moisture holding potting soil. I didn’t get hardly any tomatoes this year and my peppers were really tiny. Only the jalapeño’s, onions, potatoes, and mums did well. I have 10 buckets 4 with tomatoes, one with mums, one onion, on herbs (which also do well except for oregano), potatoes, jalepenos, and sweet mixed peppers, and potatoes (accidental find in the RV of older rooted potatoes!). Here are some pictures of them. My mini carnations were choked out by the mums, which came back from last year and bloomed in the spring, I cut them down, an again in the fall.
RVRita7 -
And Today Is : Nacho day! Think I’ll get some for lunch!
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Garden stuff My tubs are, I think 10-15 gallons tubs my rancher friend gets stuff for their cattle in. They don’t like throwing them out as they are really hard plastic. He donated a lot of manure to put in the pots too. I split the manure between the pots and top/stir in Miracle gro moisture holding potting soil. I didn’t get hardly any tomatoes this year and my peppers were really tiny. Only the jalapeño’s, onions, potatoes, and mums did well. I have 10 buckets 4 with tomatoes, one with mums, one onion, on herbs (which also do well except for oregano), potatoes, jalepenos, and sweet mixed peppers, and potatoes (accidental find in the RV of older rooted potatoes!). Here are some pictures of them. My mini carnations were choked out by the mums, which came back from last year and bloomed in the spring, I cut them down, an again in the fall.
RVRita
I have my tomatoes in a huge raised bed and I got very few tomatoes this year- Need to go up and check and see if there are any ready. Only my Roma produced a decent amount. No cucumbers at all- not sure what I did wrong. All the rest of my garden is in the huge pots(the kind trees come in at the nursery that are almost 2' across. Part of the problem was I didn't weed the rest of the garden like I should have-kept putting it off and never got it done as often as it needed. Bermuda grass is terrible.
Tomatoes are still growing, no frost yet so I still might get a few more.
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Rebecca- I love the woods around your house. However, I am not a fan of pine needles. They are hard to walk on and I am usually barefoot until winter as much as possible-lol! Beautiful house!2
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We at last got our bulbs into the big pot outside the dining room window.
I bought new pink tulips, but we used the old daffodil bulbs and also the crocus. Glad we got it done. It gives us so much pleasure for such little work. The crocus have never been great, but this last spring the daffodils were amazing! Finished it off with the bbq grill!
Prepped the dinner by frying off the halloumi. Then had a nap and then a great phone chat with L.
Came downstairs and more or less finished prepping the curry. I'm eating lots of my homemade yoghurt, and have a new lot curing in the IP.
Mood lifting a little. Hopeful.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx3 -
Ginny - Happy Birthday!
Kylia - what a beautiful lawn and colorful sky. I remember how flat those midwestern lawns were, how a person could see for miles, and how green the grass stayed all summer. Thank you for sparking those memories. If you don't mind, one I get the teleporter going, maybe we can stop by your place for a rest on your covered porch and take in that nice view. Then we're off to Carol's porch!
Karen - speaking of memories, what a nice memorial for Gary. Thank you for giving us a glimpse of his life.
Michele - I can imagine the proud moment seeing "Dr. Jess" --- yes, your Jess!
Allie - enjoy your new ride! When are you getting it? Maybe you already did
Annie - so glad to hear you are back on your bike. Did the social worker at the rehab place mention anything about having a vocational counseler come to the house and assess it for your mom's return? They did that prior to my mom coming home after breaking her hip and going through rehab. I recall they commented on getting rid of the throw rugs, putting grab bars in the bathroom and even the bedroom beside the bed...that type of thing.
Pip - great photos, how nice that Tony and Judy were there. Why do you keep looking younger every year????? Must be that wonderful California weather! Once you got rid of the PNW moss, lol.
Carol - sorry to hear about your neck.
Rita - Thanks for the tips. I have a couple large nursery pots I'll try for potatoes next year. Don't have any cow manure but should have plenty of aged chickie manure, tho that might still be too hot so will be sparing. My tomatoes did fairly well this year, but next year I'm going to concentrate on more small patio type. Love the sungolds but they are indeterminate and like to grow vine more than tomato.
Lanette
SW WA State where the rain is coming down - but chance of sunshine tomorrow and Weds.
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Lanette yes the home health people will send a nurse to do an assessment of the house. I need to call and schedule it. I've been busy patching my dad's finances today. He lost all his passwords and wants me to fix it.
Annie in Delaware3 -
Rebecca- I love the woods around your house. However, I am not a fan of pine needles. They are hard to walk on and I am usually barefoot until winter as much as possible-lol! Beautiful house!
Thank you! Its a rental, so sadly I don't really have that pride of ownership feeling. Though I do keep it tidy. Its kinda scary during a wind storm, as there are huge branches and grenade sounding pine cones hitting the roof. With all the sap, bare feet are not recommended! Plus the deer, squirrel and rabbit droppings. But the trees are quite dramatic! Sometimes we get the squeaking call of bald eagles and also the nightly hooting of owls. That's so great to fall asleep too. I would imagine they are planning their nightly outings, who goes where and the mom owl is saying "don't forget some mice". The father owl hoots, " yes yes I won't forget".💖🤗
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Mailed my youngest sailor son a box with homemade brownies, some magazines and candy. Then his birthday card.💖. Its so great to have an address, (and phone number too).👍🏼⚓
Today I am writing some pen pal letters, starting on my Christmas cards, and making pork chops and rice for husband. For me I have Bern patiently waiting for an avocado to ripen, and if feels ready. So avocado, tomato, and cheddar cheese piled on toasted bagels with garden herb cream cheese (as glue). For dinner maybe a pork chop cut up in leftover rice.
Enjoy the day all!
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Lisa - I hope you were able to get back to sleep and that Egg forgave you.
A couple of years ago I took Fridays off for a few weeks in a row to use up some vacation and really enjoyed those three day weekends.
I’m going to attempt another set of houses today, hopefully they don’t take as long as those ones.
Barbara - I’m always thankful when you comment on everyone. I always see something that I have missed.
Was you internet down due to weather issues?
Ginny - Happy Birthday!!!!
I have never gotten into the walking with a friend thing, one I don’t have any nearby friends and two, I can be quite spontaneous when I decide to walk. I don’t have a or want schedule for it.
I just came back from Michael’s in the city and they have switched to self-checkouts. I hope that my local one doesn’t soon. I like talking to the cashiers.
Heather - Are you able to see a massage therapist? I kept saying no to it, but am so glad I finally tried it.
Betsy - I like a laptop better than my iPad. I find it more comfortable and I’m sure you wouldn’t struggle learning.
Rita - I love your colouring
Machka - I’m so incredibly happy for you that you were able to make it to Canada! Does this mean that all the legal stuff with DH’s accident has been closed?
The time changes are interesting.
Annie - it’s gets harder and harder to communicate with people with Alzheimer’s. I’m sorry you are going through this.
Debbie - I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you have more patience than I. I wouldn’t want to be disrespected that way all the time and then expected to do things for him! Also, I would not allow one cat in my bed let alone 7!
Rebecca - I pace myself when doing anything now, including sitting. I have found by doing that I am in a lot less pain.
Kylia - I need to talk to our grandson, I am struggling for ideas for him this year. He is 12. He did send a text message with the Amazon link for a stocking stuffer.
Love the Bronco.
Lisa - I love your creativity. I need a space to switch from one craft to another as well.
I vacuum my car each spring. I park under a pine tree and end up with needles in my car all the time. I hate it.
I am going out to the shop in a little bit to cut some more wood for my little houses.
Currently it is only +1 Celsius, I need it to be warmer.
Carol - I hope you find some relief for your neck.
Pip - love the photos! Congratulations
Rebecca - so happy you got to chat with your son. Hopefully they reschedule quickly for the inspection, then you’ll be prepared.
Rita - nachos for supper sounds great!
I ended up crafting late last evening so didn’t catch up with you all.
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »Ginny - Happy Birthday!
Kylia - what a beautiful lawn and colorful sky. I remember how flat those midwestern lawns were, how a person could see for miles, and how green the grass stayed all summer. Thank you for sparking those memories. If you don't mind, one I get the teleporter going, maybe we can stop by your place for a rest on your covered porch and take in that nice view. Then we're off to Carol's porch!
Karen - speaking of memories, what a nice memorial for Gary. Thank you for giving us a glimpse of his life.
Michele - I can imagine the proud moment seeing "Dr. Jess" --- yes, your Jess!
Allie - enjoy your new ride! When are you getting it? Maybe you already did
Annie - so glad to hear you are back on your bike. Did the social worker at the rehab place mention anything about having a vocational counseler come to the house and assess it for your mom's return? They did that prior to my mom coming home after breaking her hip and going through rehab. I recall they commented on getting rid of the throw rugs, putting grab bars in the bathroom and even the bedroom beside the bed...that type of thing.
Pip - great photos, how nice that Tony and Judy were there. Why do you keep looking younger every year????? Must be that wonderful California weather! Once you got rid of the PNW moss, lol.
Carol - sorry to hear about your neck.
Rita - Thanks for the tips. I have a couple large nursery pots I'll try for potatoes next year. Don't have any cow manure but should have plenty of aged chickie manure, tho that might still be too hot so will be sparing. My tomatoes did fairly well this year, but next year I'm going to concentrate on more small patio type. Love the sungolds but they are indeterminate and like to grow vine more than tomato.
Lanette
SW WA State where the rain is coming down - but chance of sunshine tomorrow and Weds.
Nice of you to say ☺️. I was looking kinda ruff with the sweat and all but that’s okay, I wasn’t there for fashion show2 -
Tracey - I saw a massage person for my back a year ago. Nice, but I think time was more effective. I have no money at the moment, so can't do anything privately. I think this is genetic, misalignment, walking posture, and an auto immune thing. Flare ups. I have always had problems walking. My lower half is shot. Knees, ankles, hips, feet. Even as a child and teenager. Endless investigations at the hospital. As a baby too. Hospital visits for feet troubles. My top half is fine.
I'm hoping the antibiotic issues will resolve and my stiffness will improve with the microbiome.
I do targeted exercises every day for hips, knees, thighs. I'm sure without them I would be a lot worse. I try to walk properly and pay attention to my posture. Unfortunately, pain sets in quickly.
The thigh thing seems to have resolved itself for the time being. I'm still doing exercise for it.
I'm working on the principle that we have to keep going, or we lose it completely. I am flexible in yoga and Pilates. I can climb stairs. Just can't walk far. Every morning I do 75 minutes of exercises. 30 minutes of which are targeted for body parts. It's all fine. I can bend, I can stretch, I do weights.
Just can't walk. I feel I am not put together right. Even as a child I had to 'unstick' my hips myself. My knee went out at age 15. My ankles at 40.
I'm just envious of those who can walk without pain, like DH.
But I could have it worse.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Afternoon ladies
No- I go to the dealership on Wednesday morning to pick up the car..
Got the car all scrubbed and vacuumed ,if Tom taught me anything,it was to keep the car tidy..
Im just relaxing with Alfie now..I had to stop at my credit union because my credit card that i just got after the last fraud got hijacked.so a new card needs to be issued.sheesh4 -
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