WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2023
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Worked then the soup kitchen. It rained (a little) but it stopped so I think I’m going to walk to the dollar store to see about holiday towels and I want to get some asian pears at Food Lion. But first...here
Lisa – lovely pottery
Stopped in at Target and then Kohl’s yesterday. They were ALREADY playing Christmas music. Thanksgiving hasn’t even been here!!! And the Dewey Cookie Store at the soup kitchen was playing Christmas music. Not yet, please
Tracey – lovely cookie jar. Oh, BTW, I’m looking for a decal having to do with bowling. I’m thinking that I might make the lady who runs the bowling league a dish with a decal of bowling on it. You know, maybe the pins and a ball. Do you have any suggestions as to where I can find one? I’m also looking for a decal of a fly. That’s for me, tho
Rebecca and Barbara – I keep the door to my front loader open so it can dry out. I’ve never had a problem with a musty smell
Welcome Hope and Pamela!
Barbie – good luck dancing and watching Annie. Good luck to Jake. Hope everything goes well
I like to buy my clothes in the store, too. Yes, I get a lot at the Salvation Army. But even if I get something at a store, I have to try it on and see the exact shade of the item I’m purchasing. Like I needed red pants. I know I wanted them a royal red. Some of the pictures didn’t show the right shade. The only time I will buy clothing online is if I tried it on in the store and need a different size, or even color.
Newcomers: I know I haven’t talked about them much. Anyway, remember a long time ago I was upset that they gave up the website we had for one this guy made that to me looked like something a 7 year old could do? Well, I tried to talk them into keeping the good website we had and having a company who deals with it maintain it. No go. Anyway, the website was hacked. Supposedly this guy is going to fix it. That was months ago. Still isn’t fixed. I suspect that he doesn’t know how to. He’s a chemical engineer, not an IT person. I pointed this out...oh well.
Off to my walk
Michele NC4 -
I was on the go this morning, got home and have been glued to reruns of Broadchurch. I watched it several years ago, some of it looked familiar but I forgot the "who done it". Season one done. Whew!
Shopping was little hectic even though I went real early. Kids out of school today, some folks have the day off for Veteran's Day tomorrow.
Lanette
Soggy SW WA State where it might get pretty windy tonight. I think I have the chicken coop battened down OK.2 -
Sorry Ladies but forgot to post the daily celebration posts. It’s raining here and I can’t leave the RV if I wanted to b/c I need to be near the bathroom. Oh, well, rainy day and movies is good!
I had to look up one of the items that is celebrated today and put the Wiki definition in the spoiler. TMI. Enjoy! (Wish I could eat the vanilla cupcakes, but maybe I should watch Sesame Street instead? 🤪
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Im in complete and utter shock..
A friend of mine that lives here at the condos that I live in,who was married to my best friend and our kids grew up together. Was found passed away this afternoon in his condo by his daughter in laws mom.
As soon as I heard I went up and sat out in the hallway and Amy ( DIL) was there had brought her son up to her mom ,the police had to do a report so i stuck around while she answered questions in case the funeral home showed up..
Been through it before.
So they finally showed up and Amy went to get Easton and I escorted Jim down stairs .and off he went..
We are all in a state of shock and I texted the kids and told them if they need me they both have my #
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Lisa - I'm looking forward to seeing the results of the glazing. The trays are really interesting and will be useful. I've never done that kind of work.
Today I celebrated the winter season by putting my artificial candles in the fireplace. I love the way they look when lit. Not so much when they're not. Used up 9 batteries! Had to order more.
Feeling remarkably sanguine about our guests coming. Hope that lasts. Just have a minor bit of bathroom cleaning and bed changing to do, and a quick shop for ice cream and tomatoes. I know I will be ready well before time.
Menu all planned. We are going out to Fatto's for Sunday lunch.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
To all our US veterans,
Thank you for your service!
I had a lovely lunch of bourbon shrimp, sesame glazed scallops with broccoli and shrimp fried rice, and pecan apple cobbler. Enough calories for a week!
Annie in Delaware
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Worked then the soup kitchen. It rained (a little) but it stopped so I think I’m going to walk to the dollar store to see about holiday towels and I want to get some asian pears at Food Lion. But first...here
Lisa – lovely pottery
Stopped in at Target and then Kohl’s yesterday. They were ALREADY playing Christmas music. Thanksgiving hasn’t even been here!!! And the Dewey Cookie Store at the soup kitchen was playing Christmas music. Not yet, please
Tracey – lovely cookie jar. Oh, BTW, I’m looking for a decal having to do with bowling. I’m thinking that I might make the lady who runs the bowling league a dish with a decal of bowling on it. You know, maybe the pins and a ball. Do you have any suggestions as to where I can find one? I’m also looking for a decal of a fly. That’s for me, tho
Rebecca and Barbara – I keep the door to my front loader open so it can dry out. I’ve never had a problem with a musty smell
Welcome Hope and Pamela!
Barbie – good luck dancing and watching Annie. Good luck to Jake. Hope everything goes well
I like to buy my clothes in the store, too. Yes, I get a lot at the Salvation Army. But even if I get something at a store, I have to try it on and see the exact shade of the item I’m purchasing. Like I needed red pants. I know I wanted them a royal red. Some of the pictures didn’t show the right shade. The only time I will buy clothing online is if I tried it on in the store and need a different size, or even color.
Newcomers: I know I haven’t talked about them much. Anyway, remember a long time ago I was upset that they gave up the website we had for one this guy made that to me looked like something a 7 year old could do? Well, I tried to talk them into keeping the good website we had and having a company who deals with it maintain it. No go. Anyway, the website was hacked. Supposedly this guy is going to fix it. That was months ago. Still isn’t fixed. I suspect that he doesn’t know how to. He’s a chemical engineer, not an IT person. I pointed this out...oh well.
Off to my walk
Michele NC
Its because I have this leak under the linoleum in the kitchen. 🙄
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Heading up to mom's for the weekend- hope to get started pruning dad's blackberry bushes- don't think we will get the two rows done(each are 100 ft long, or at least they used to be-hoping not too many have died off since he passed away)
I will be up there until sometime on Monday.
Have a wonderful weekend ladies- I will catch up Monday afternoon or night after Zumba.
Debbie
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 1hr 57min 45sec, 86elev, 3.08ap, 78ahr, 114mhr, 6.08mi= 582c
Strava app= 745c
Housecleaning etc- 1hr 48min 52sec, laundry fold and put away, rearrange some furniture, put up some Christmas lights, sweep front entryway and front patio, trim front tree, etc= 490c
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Went for CT of chest this morning. They said doc will have results on Monday. Got groceries bought on the way home then had lunch and took a nap. My son apparently bought me an air fryer for Christmas. A large box arrived on my porch which says it is an air fryer with 10 functions, etc. This may require some rearranging in the kitchen. Family will be here for Thanksgiving and we will also celebrate Christmas then as they cannot make it back again later.
Allie - so sorry about your friend.
Lisa - the pots are looking good.
Heather - hope the visit goes well.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA5 -
Anniesquats100 wrote: »Kylia I am with you on bare feet. Between my bunions and my crooked knee, nothing fits quite right. I have a pair of Brooks Ghost, really nice running shoes, but I kick my ankle when I wear them. There's a spot where I'm wearing through the upper. Just not quite right.
I realized this morning that I don't have black ankle boots anymore. I don't think I quite have the gumption to order shoes online. But I might look.
Annie in Delaware
When I bought my running shoes, I went to a place that put me on a treadmill to analyse my gait, then talked to me about the various foot issues I have (arthritis, achilles).
I ended up with what I think are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn!!
I highly recommend going that route for running shoes.
But I do go barefoot a lot too ... or when I'm gardening in the summer, I'm in my Teva sandals ... these ...
https://au.teva.com/product/womens-tirra/TEVA4266BKGY.html
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Allie - OMG, I’m so very sorry. You are a good friend.
Sue WA – I got Denise an air fryer. The thing I didn’t like about it was that it’s so big. She really didn’t want it so I brought it home and returned it. Now I do have the air fryer lid for my IP and I love it. Yes, it doesn’t make a whole lot. But it does make enough for Vince and me. I got one for Jess for Christmas. I couldn’t find one anywhere so I got one on eBay which is “open box”. I really would have preferred “new” but I couldn’t find any one reasonably priced. It should be delivered in a few days
Michele NC
who is off to take a shower and then probably watch a little TV3 -
Holy Moly Andy..
When it rains it pours
Went to our movie theater here and Saw Hello God its me Margaret. Cute movie.I needed something with a little levity..well my eldery neighbor tripped on the step and face planted,and I was right behind her.so I was able to get her up,and I walked her to her door..her daughter and her daughters boyfriend were there and got her situated. Told them to holler if they needed anything..
Sheesh..think its time to call it a night 🌙9 -
Allie - I'm so sorry about the unexpected death of your friend.
Heather - Thank you! I'm so excited to see the results of the glazing, hope those trays survive the fire. They're probably the sturdiest of the bunch, but the kiln isn't always kind. I look at that picture and just marvel that my hands created those out of clay. It's an absorbing craft. It's so interesting to see you with guests coming and feeling reasonably relaxed about it. I meant it the other day when I said you were being quite zen-like. Pleased for you.
Horrible gas tonight, and it's something I've been blaming on bread, but I was careful to stay away from anything with yeast today, and I'm still quite painfully bloated. It will pass, but not soon enough I'm afraid. Corey is sitting beside me asleep in his chair, with a cat on his lap who is also blissfully snoozing. It's become a pattern for Friday evenings. He works so hard, and by Friday, he's just exhausted. He seldom makes it past 8 p.m.
Time to walk around a little more and hope this starts easing off a little.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in the methane capitol of the central U.S., my living room!
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Allie so sorry for your loss.
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I’m so sorry Allie!. Hugs!
Okie in the TX Hill Country
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Allie - So shocking those kind of things. Big hugs to you. It's very close to home.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx1 -
Today’s gratitude: Joe’s paying attention. He stopped at the book store on our way to have the dogs’ nails trimmed and said “come in here, there’s something I want you to see.” Imagine my amazement at the display of chocolates, including boxed See’s. He’d discovered this new offering while browsing the book store and kept it for a surprise. While I was drooling over the case, he was getting twitchy as there were a lot of people at the counter getting coffee and pastries. He walked around the corner, found another cashier who had a stack of boxes of See’s, this time containing a box of dark chocolate. I would have been happy with a few pieces, but he insisted on buying a whole pound box. After 39 years he’s figured out and remembered my preference for the dark chocolates. I am amazed and grateful… and so far have kept it limited to one almond cluster and one molasses chip ;}
Annie was thinking of you and your family when I read an AARP article about state resources. If you haven’t already checked this out, there may be some help here. https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/maryland-access-point.aspx
Lisa
Egg’s “Don’t you dare disturb me” expression. :laugh:
Welcome @ginadakat from KY, con VERY grats for taking off those 20+ pounds and great NSV’s (seeing feet and tying shoelaces. Well done!
Ginny and Rita I chew one of these turmeric/black pepper/ginger gummies after breakfast. While it doesn’t salve all the pain, the discomfort is worse if I don’t… https://www.amazon.com/MegaFood-Turmeric-Inflammation-Response-Gummy/dp/B09SN1C66Z
Lanette will check out Broadchurch when I run out of Brokenwoods. Really enjoying them, thanks to Lisa.
Allie ((hugs)) Hard on you, but you were certainly where and when you were needed. An angel for the families. ((hugs))
Michele Ack! Can you believe Thanksgiving is two weeks from yesterday?
Speaking of which, we’ve been without an oven for 11 days. We both noticed it being VERY slow to come to temperature (20+ minutes to 350) and finally on Halloween Joe smelled propane while I was waiting for it to get past 150. Range burners work fine. Samsung from our “Local Hometown Sears” store which has since moved and changed its name. The extended warranty is good til March of next year but…they no longer do repairs. Called the 800 469 4663 number was told the next available technician appointment was December 3! Next day, Fred, the virtual technician called back to troubleshoot. He’s confident (!) the trouble is a temperature sensor and will have it sent out to us, to arrive in 5-7 days. 7 biz days would have been yesterday. No part. When it DOES arrive I’ll pay a local repair guy to install it, but sure hope it gets fixed before Thanksgiving!!!11/10: Move: 2 sets PT w/x&a, Cape Sebastian stroll with Joe and the dogs, port stroll with T. Steps:12628 woo HOO!, No wonder legs are tired ;}
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp= CI<CO net= vits=1
Live: Joe, readings, BP, ptT, ptS, H, lunch with T, BiMart, Post Office, Grocery Outlet, Freddie’s. Wt:132.5
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.
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Allie-so sorry you had that sequence of events. My DIL and her brother found their father deceased in his apartment earlier this year, he had fallen getting out of shower. Hope neighbor recuperates well from her fall.
Lisa-I hate it when I feel my insides that distressed. Luckily, it is usually just the cats that have to tolerate my methane escapades (and they happen much less when I watch what I eat).
Barbara AHMOD-thanks so much for the recommendation. I will try the brand I just bought (have enough to get me through a three month trial) but will keep your suggestion in mind if they don't help.
Off to start my day, Going to put in Amazon order with gift cards I have been given. Buying a sweater coat I think I will like (and wouldn't normally buy for my self). Want to get checkbook and bills finished this am then make a quick run to Meijer's for a few things I couldn't get at Krogers yesterday. Then finish cleaning and work on budget. Will fit a walk in there somewhere-may go for a 4-5 mile today if I feel up to it.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio4 -
Allie so sad. I'm sorry for your loss.
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Lisa - A lot of the time I feel I am the opposite of Zen, with all the anxiety over trips etc, but I am always grateful for the lessons those episodes teach me. I think I would be insufferable without the bad patches. Ditto the black cloud that descended during the UTI. Very humbling.
Nowdays I notice it is happening and I'm able to accept it. I'm human. I mess up - a lot - and I can find peace in that.
'To every time there is a season...'
I'm better able to roll with it and not get into self- judgement mode.
I've been holding back on bringing out my new book, NOW I AM, because I was worried about the title seeming too preachy. Plus I was riding the anxiety and UTI. Now I have the subtitle, 'To every time etc....' a feel better about it and I have some addenda to make to avoid any impression of complacency. It's just about stripping away the layers that we use to shore ourselves up in this hard world. Seeing 'face to face'.
I have learnt to say, 'This is how I feel, and that's OK'.
Just had a phone call from DSIL to say they plan to be a bit earlier than they said. That somewhat affects my careful eating arrangements. Might have to reconsider!
I can do this!
All will be well.
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Morning ladies
Had a fitfull sleep,and thank you all for the condolences. Im thinking of sending some stuff over to either Lindseys or Evans house to have just so they don't have to cook and they can pick.
But right now i think I'll get a bit more sleep5 -
grandmallie wrote: »Morning ladies
Had a fitfull sleep,and thank you all for the condolences. Im thinking of sending some stuff over to either Lindseys or Evans house to have just so they don't have to cook and they can pick.
But right now i think I'll get a bit more sleep
Sorry about both your friends. Rough day!
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Good Saturday,
Happy Veterans Day to our Veterans!
Finished up the laundry this morning. Didn't get done on Wednesday since was in Detroit. Speaking of laundry....I had a Maytag Neptune front load for 20 years. Never had a mold/musty smell. I now have a front load. I believe that detergents and additives are more the culprit than the machine types. They leave so much residue. I dry the door off and leave cracked open for a day or so, but then close it. When we go on extended vacations I leave it open, but did the same thing with our really old top load. This one does have a built in wash cycle, so every 100 loads a cup of bleach in the cycle, and off you go again. I have used Norwex laundry soap for years. My clothes seem to hold up better and no scents!
Allie So sorry for your troubles. I am glad that you are there to help as needed. That is a blessing.
My DH is happier when I sit with him in the man cave in the evenings. We have been watching reruns of Hawaii 5o and two and a half men. I did manage to get some work paperwork done. He has been considerate enough to let me have some no noise time before I join him most of the time.
I hit 10k steps again last night, but laundry kept me up a bit later than I should have let it. 🙃 I did a quick pickup of misc items from around the house. I have a desk drawer and a darn pile of papers to deal with again. Maybe Sunday evening......
Dawn is breaking. The sliver of the moon was shining. And I believe I could see a planet beside the moon ( could have been a star)
On the same line as any exercise is good if you do it. I used that for my magnesium. I had bought capsules but they were huge! After getting one lodged in throat, I was struggling to take any more. I threw them away and got gummy ones. Those I will eat. My throat was tender for a week after the lodging. Part of my mind was saying what a waste of money, but it did no good if I wouldn't take it.
Rita You have got this.....if you had 5 bags yesterday, only 4 today! My DH loves to feed me especially dark chocolate! I try to remember that when eating.
Rebecca I channeled you yesterday when prepping my lunch. Needed protein, so black beans, added spinach for vegetable, brown rice and quinoa, a little salsa for sone flavor, and a pat of butter. It kept me full all afternoon and was pretty.
Thank you for shoe suggestions. My left is a 7.5. Mybright is 6.5. My toes are really long. Arches never hit right. May need to look into personalized insoles.....
Need to go walk.
Much love to you all!
Hugs especially tight for those with illness or other troubles!
Congratulations on the NSVs and weight losses!
Welcomes!
TTYL,
Kylia in frosty Ohio
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Today, I finally managed to unpack from our trip. It takes me a while. I think I also did the final load of laundry. I don't think there's any more to do that's trip-related.
Then the day turned nice, and I spent a couple hours in the garden doing more weeding. I've more or less completed several small beds and I'm working on one that is proving to be a bit of a challenge.
There are 3 beds together. One isn't bad - just needs the soil turned a bit. One is moderately weedy with some broad beans coming up. I've weeded most of it. The third is full of weeds and weed roots and trying to get them all out is proving to be a challenge.
However, I am so glad I weeded the whole place before we went on our trip ... makes this weeding process easier.
This evening, I've been trying to organise myself ... adding things to my calendar again. Making sure I'm not forgetting things. I'll continue doing that tomorrow as well.
It was nice not really having too much to do while we were gone.
Machka in Oz6 -
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Morning ladies
Well I slept ,I just ordered food that I will deliver to the kids tomorrow they need 24 hr notice..
Ordered mac and cheese they can bake off and chicken tenders to reheat ( basically for the kids and meat and cheese platter ,rolls and a cookie platter..
I'll pick it up around 11 am tomorrow and drop it off at Evans house on the front step..with a card.. not much more I can do..
Checked on Janet she is ok
But my stomach isn't.. been running to the bathroom all morning ..sorry TMI
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Wow so many talented women on this thread.... Tracey, Lisa, Heather (and more), it is fun to see your creations.
Betsy in wet NW WA2
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