WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2023
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Betsy in NW WA0 -
I love Christmas Cacti (us?). I used to have a huge one when I lived in CT. There was an old fashioned bay window (I think that’s what you call it) with windows on 3 sides and a big shelf. It faced South and I had it covered with plants! The Christmas cactus was the center of attention. I miss that window!
I have a request for you all. I am thinking of things to put on my goal list for next year. I was thinking doing 12 different crafts/hobbies in the year. But I mean types of crafts, not the finished item itself. For instance, right now, I’ve been coloring, started a sketch book ( I can’t draw for beans so experimenting), I have a calligraphy set, and I just ordered an origami beginners kit from Amazon. So that would be 4, plus crocheting, knitting, sewing, aromatherapy, and candles.These are things I have on hand. Any suggestions so I can get up to 12? (These come up to 9. Only need 3 more! LOL).
My DH insists on grooming our Shi-Tzu, but I really think I am going to set up grooming appointments for her. He doesn’t do her nails or glands and cuts her too short in some places, and doesn’t brush her. I brush her but we need 2 people to groom her properly and even then, the feet don’t get done well, only the back gets done correctly. She is 11 and he is 70- neither have any patience any more. I think a groomer is in order, just don’t really want to spend the money, but it is necessary at this point. Right now the poor pup can’t see and her face hair is getting in her eyes irritating them.
RVRita, in NM6 -
And Today is: Pizza with everything (except anchovies) day! Pupusa, health, and pneumonia day. Plus a bunch more in spoiler.‘A pupusa is a thick griddle cake or flatbread from El Salvador and Honduras[1][2][3][4] made with cornmeal or rice flour, similar to the Colombian and Venezuelan arepa. In El Salvador, it has been declared the national dish and has a specific day to celebrate it. It is usually stuffed with one or more ingredients, which may include cheese (such as quesillo or cheese with loroco buds), chicharrón, squash, or refried beans. It is typically accompanied by curtido (a spicy fermented cabbage slaw) and tomato salsa, and is traditionally eaten by hand.’2
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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
Machka in Oz
I have the same style of Teva. I love how adjustable they are.
I also did the running store route for my first serious pair of running shoes. I loved my first pair and several after, but then they designer changed the footbed and I had to switch brands. . I haven't been as happy since.
Tina in CA3 -
Good early afternoon
Dan was able to take the work van and we dropped it off ar Evan and Amys house.. let my friend Sue know it was outside the door
Left a card for each of the kids..
They should be set for a bit,and a whole lot better than sending flowers
Now I'll get my garbage together and Dan will pick it up when he gets out of work.
Other than that a low key day3 -
Strange...I deleted my history on Windows 11 and when I logged back into MFP it was in French! LOL. Learned how to change it back to English.
Rosemarie ~ Enjoy your weekend at the beach. I know you must get tired of feeding the pups, but, the cuddles make up for it in the end.
Allie ~ Miles and his lawn mower are so cute!
What do you do when you give your partner choices for dinner and they just tell you it doesn't matter. This is a daily thing at my house. My DH would live on hot dogs, spaghetti, and hamburgers if he had the choice.
Carol in GA
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Rita -- I love pupusas. We had them in Belize, and since returning, we've discovered a Salvadoran restaurant which serves them. I'm sad to admit that I eat mine with a fork. The slaw is amazing.
Allie -- sorry about your friend. Is this the one you used to talk about when you first moved into your new place?
Machka -- hooray for your trip.
Kim -- still thinking about you and your mother situation.
Karen -- still thinking of you with the loss of your brother.
Take care everyone.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR3 -
All went well with the DSIL and partner visit.
So nice of them to drive all that way after an afternoon's work.
Saturday evening we were all a bit tired, though the food went down well. We all slept well.
Sunday morning, we walked along the seafront to Fatto a Mano, and enjoyed ourselves having pizza. I chatted to DSIL all the way there and back. Total brisk walk, 3 miles. I could feel it, but I made it!
After they left I went upstairs for a nap and slept for 2 hours! Zonked out.
Now about to have yesterday's left overs for dinner.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx6 -
Michele - I would go on a local FB group and ask if anyone does decals. So many people do them here.
Allie - sorry for the loss of your friend.
I want to see that movie too. Sorry your friend fell.
Heather - you reminded me that I need to stock up on batteries for Christmas decorating.
I am barefoot almost constantly. Lately my foot is hurting a bit so I have been wearing slippers for some cushioning. I hate anything on my feet.
Barbara - What a sweet gesture from Joe with the chocolate.
Rebecca - Brownies as filler, that’s genius.
Lisa - you could always wrap it like a Kleenex box! Put a little hole at the top with some kleenex or white material coming out and write kleenex down on the corner.
Rosemarie - are you going to be taking the pups to the beach?
Rita - you could rug hook, make cards, use thrifted materials to upcycle into something new, paint.
Pizza day - sounds like a good idea for supper.
Carol - Switch spaghetti for pizza and my DH is the same.
I always ask what he feels like and get I don’t care, I don’t know. I then usually ask if he feels like chicken or beef, he rarely says pork and I don’t do fish.
I do breakfast for supper usually one night a week, that gives me bacon for BLT’s. I do tacos and save meat to have nacho’s later. I prefer meat and potato meals so like it or not he gets that once a week. Sometimes I just do something and don’t ask his opinion, he eats it or gets himself a snack later.
I only make one meal a day, the rest is fend for yourself.
I remember growing up my Mom and Grandmother would start trying to decide on supper early in the morning. I never understood what the big deal was. I think if I lived alone I would just snack never make a meal.
I was 8 pages behind! I had a long craft day Friday and Saturday.
Friday I made this “radio” for Kaitlyn. I ordered a Bluetooth speaker for it and gave it to her yesterday. She loved it.
Today I am going to decorate outside. It’s beautiful here and I much prefer decorating in this weather.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Happy Sunday ladies, what's left of it, lol.
I've been yanked down into the Broadchurch rabbit hole and I might be able to pull myself out in a couple hours.
I did take a break this morning and started reviewing some of the TILDA reports - results of longitudinal studies on the aging in Ireland. I love reading through all of this - I always loved writing term papers when I was in school because I got to comb through research.
A friend is stopping by in an hour so I need to get dishes done. And head back down that rabbit hole.
*Monday check-in reminder - please get your info to me today or tomorrow morning. *
Lanette
SW WA State3 -
Road trip, this time, morro bay dunes rv park. They deliver the trailer there for the same price!9
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Rita, If your husband can't decide what to eat, just choose what you want.
Barbie
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Tomorrow morning I am going to an ENT doctor to get my nose looked at because its broken (scent wise). Has for many years, before COVID. Its just a curiosity thing, and I get annoyed that I can't smell things. Also getting my hearing checked because husband has told me on numerous occasions to lower my voice. Its embarrassing. Its in Mt. Vernon, on the mainland, so we might catch lunch somewhere on the way back home to our island.
I started playing this game the other day where you're matching food things on a shelf. You get three the shelf clears to whatever is behind it. You clear the pantry you win. Its relaxing, but all my dreams involve sets of things😂! It taps into my organizational fixation.😁
Today is more pen pal writing, then starting on Christmas cards. Need to create my holiday letter. I try to make it interesting and not just a grocery list of what our family has done! I have a folder with all the past letters. Its interesting to read and like a historical goings on of the family.👍🏼
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa5 -
Figured I'd listen to a little Christmas music..while i do my pill box.2
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Good morning!
Thank you for the welcome! Anyone who care to friend me please do!
I am shocked by my weight gain, getting on the scale today, however that makes me buckle down.
I looked at my original goals and updated them. I was set at losing 1/2 pound a week. I moved it to 1.5.
It is a beautiful fall day and i plan to get a good walk in this afternoon.
BTW I have a walking partner. My wee West Highland White Terrier, Zoey. She is always ready for a good walk.
Wishing you all a lovely Sunday! Hope
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Carol My husband generally doesn't want to choose what to eat so I decide. I have about ten different meals that I prepare in exactly two servings. We have something different every day. If he wants to suggest something , I am glad to hear it. Our other meals and snacks are "find it and fix it" We prepare the grocery list together so each of us has what we need for our other meals and snacks. If I were alone, I'd eat on the same schedule only with fewer choices
Rita one year I learned from the internet how to decorate a t shirt with rhinestones
Barbie in NW WA2 -
LisaInArkansas wrote: »@laughingdakini1 I'm so sorry about the loss of your cat. Please don't be disappointed if you don't receive a lot of friend requests from the folks on this thread--many of us (not all, but many) tend to keep our communications limited to the thread itself. It's a long-standing communication link that is renewed and re-linked each month with a clean slate. I'm glad you are doing your best to stay healthy and well. Please do feel free to drop into any conversations that suit you, you'll be welcome.
Regards,
Lisa in AR
Thank you. I understand and at least come by daily pretty much while doing other things. It's nice to get to hear from really nice-seeming folks.
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TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
@laughingdakini1 Sorry about your cat. My daughter just lost hers a couple of weeks ago, so I know how you feel. They are part of our families.
Friday was so busy, with Latin Study Group before lunch and then card-making after. I’m trying to clear up a lot of old papers, so that took care of yesterday.
Miele failte to our new ladies. Jump in when the spirit moves you. It’s a busy group.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 to all
☘️ Terri
Thank you.
I took Latin in high school and college and still (a million years later!) am really good at etymology and word origins and meanings because of it. I'm glad someone is still studying it!3 -
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The pups will be fostered by someone else at the end of the week, so I will not be taking them to the beach! They are adorable to cuddle with, but don't always eat right away and at night it can sometimes take an hour before I am able to go back to sleep!
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia4
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