WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2023

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    Lovely photo Rori!!!!! <3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,818 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Good morning ladies,

    Ginny - Luna is adorable, thanks for posting that photo. Good luck at the podiatrist today. Sounds like you've firmed up where your retirement residence will be. ;)

    Michele - you are the energizer bunny doing all of that cooking in one day. :p It's been hard for me to get used to calling anyone a "partner" unless it's in the business sense such as investors in legal partnership. That's what I think of first when someone uses the term. And yes, "boyfriend" or "girlfriend" when the couple is older seems awkward. "Significant other" sums it up in a way I can understand. That's what I'd probably say if I had a special guy in my life at this stage. Or maybe just "good buddy." Fascinating how language has evolved in the past 50 years, but then it probably has always been that way. I'm sure our parents and grandparents noticed the same thing.

    Heather - gosh that was a beautiful dress, you looked stunning. But I understand, why keep it around. I went through the stage of giving way all my dresses and skirts several years ago. They were cute but no longer fit and just weren't comfortable because I'd have to wear panty hose. :s Good riddance. And gals were wearing pants everywhere, even church and weddings. I have some nice dressy tops and call it good.

    Now I'm curious about reverse lunges. I looked them up. I'd have to hang on to something because of my dicey feet but I can see how they'd be helpful.

    Barbara     - a bench overlooking the ocean sounds wonderful. Good for Joe! Like many of our husbands, my DH also begged off going to places with me as he got older. He was perfectly fine staying home and watching TV with the dogs while I went to parties or dinners out with couple friends. The other husbands there probably were jealous and wondered how he pulled it off. :p Glad to hear you'll be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with your friend.

    Rebecca - your sister's place is beautiful. It's good she can handle the equipment to keep it up. I'd probably just blow the leaves off the driveway once they have all fallen and call it good, lol. I still have leaves strewn all over the front yard where I blew them last week. My neighbor 2 doors down was mowing over his leaves for about half an hour yesterday, really mulching them down. It was 45F here with a stiff breeze coming out of the north so with the wind chill, it was probably around 40F. I thought - have at it, buddy. If it gets into the mid-50's again I might take the big mower out and mulch them if the soil isn't too soft, but then maybe not.

    Barbie - glad Jake is OK. Yesterday after throwing Rosie's toys down the hallway for the 50th time, I thought I bet there'd be interest if I set up a small greyhound type track with a mechanical rabbit that dogs could chase to wear them out. Maybe $2 a minute, $10 minimum. Plus a little illegal betting on the side to help boost my retirement income, lol. I'd let Annie chase it for free. ;)

    Cleaner coming this morning at 9, and hour later than normal. I think she has PT for her plantar fasciitis or something. I'm slightly put out because it throws me off schedule. Then I remind myself I don't have to be anywhere so what's the big deal? And I enjoy her company so much, any time she wants to come by really is perfect. :D

    So will close for now. Make it a good day!

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    I have chatted to my sister about the commitment she's taken on, living in that 1875 home. Her son put a video camera up by the door so he can be notified of any movement. The other morning she wrote GOOD MORNING on a piece of cardboard and showed it to the camera. 😁 I think it will give her some peace of mind knowing her family is keeping track of her a bit. I talked to her about really listening at what she's capable of doing as she gets older. She's 68 presently. I told her that I realize weeding puts her into a Zen mode, but she weeds until the day is over and she can barely walk the next day. Also does she really want the responsibility of caring for everything, and not traveling or feel like she doesn't have the freedom to do that if she wants to?
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    She's only 68 ... lots of life left!

    Perhaps she really enjoys living in and taking care of the place where she lives. It is gorgeous from the photos you've posted. I can see the attraction.

    And they say that being outdoors and gardening is good for the body and the brain.

    She's got time to enjoy it for several more years, at least.

    M in Oz

    Oh yes! Most definitely! I am of the opinion that a home is just a nice thing to come back to, and didnt want all the responsibilities to ever be obligatory for her. She did have 10 years with her husband, 5 of those being married. Neither of the kids want the responsibilities of any of it, but still want the farm to be in good standing with the rest of the farming co-op. To my eyes she is the caretaker of the property where the house sits, but doesn't have much sayso, nor get any of the credit of managing the homestead.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,818 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Did Cardio Metabolic Interval DVD then took my walk. Tomorrow and Sat. I’ll probably just walk. I’m thinking that I’ll take the one dog out for an hour and then the other one for an hour

    pip – if you freeze the dog biscuits, don’t they get a “smell”? I think I’ll try freezing the ones I make for Jess’ dog and see if he’ll eat them defrosted. Interesting….

    Carol – glad you like the food at BK. It really doesn’t appeal to me. I’m sure that’s because when I was in high school I worked at a fast food place. I had my fill of hamburgers, fries, shakes. Back in those days all the food was free!

    Allie – glad you went to the ER. To save your sweater with the blood, remember the hydrogen peroxide! Glad you are feeling better

    Tracey – I’m with you. I can vent all I want about Vince, and there’s no judgment. Sometimes I just need to get something off my chest and this is such a great place to do it.

    Hope all’s OK with KJ.

    M – great on the bone density. You were able to get the results the same day? I usually have to wait for the radiologist to read them then send the report to the MD who then tells me. Last time i had one, my bone density got better. Still in the osteoporosis range, tho

    Kylia – your dinner sounds scrumptious. What time should I be over? We won’t have ours until tomorrow so I can make it today…..lol

    Veebskale – welcome! I never heard of the ketovore diet. Tell me more about it

    Rebecca – agree with Annie. Beautiful smile and the look of happiness….that's all you need

    Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate!

    When we put down grass seed, I pulled the hose out to water it. Don’t think I’ll have to do it any more since we seem to be getting a frost almost everyday. So I wound up the hose and wanted to drain it and disconnect it from the house (since they’re calling for almost-freezing temps the next few days. Anyway, when I went to drain the hose nothing came out. The water in the hose was frozen! When I disconnected the hose from the house, only a TINY trickle of water came out.

    Michele NC

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!🦃💖👍🏼🤗
    I agree too, and thank you for your kind words.
    Why is it that I feel more accepted by you ladies than my own sisters sometimes?
    You are the most accepting, non judgmental ladies I know.😁
    Hugs
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,259 Member
    Happy Thanksgiving It gives me a chance to say thank you to all of you and all you have given me over the years.

    Anne I know she might not drink it if you gave her ginger, with lemon, and honey. The combo might help settle her stomach. I have had it for four nights now and it does help make me feel physically better. If nothing else you could make some for yourself it does smell good when brewed. It is tangy to drink!
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    edited November 2023
    ginadacat wrote: »
    Happy Thanksgiving to those like me in the U.S.

    I just got done doing a new incline workout on the treadmill for 25 minutes. 4 sets starting at a 2 incline going up to 8 on the 4th set. You do 1 minute and 30 second intervals with speed between 2.0 and 3.5. It definitely got my heart rate up. This evening I’ll just do a normal treadmill walk. I figured it will help some after eating lots of good food which I plan on eating in moderation.

    I hope everyone enjoys time with your family and to always be thankful not just on Thanksgiving.

    Gina

    Great job on getting a jump on burning off today’s dinner!
  • Joy1580vb
    Joy1580vb Posts: 441 Member
    Rebecca, I stopped wearing makeup when the pandemic hit and have not gone back. Just use moisturizer daily and feel my skin looks and feels so much healthier.

    Tracey, thanks for the facebook marketplace idea...will certainly check it out. Received a couple of my items from amazon today and one is beautiful (a lighted residence) but the other which was a figurine is broken in 3 places so will be going back. Was not packaged very well. The house came in it's own box, then inside an amazon box and was well packaged. Pleased with my snow blanket and the group of different size trees will be perfect. Think I will start setting it up soon.

    Joy
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,193 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Rebecca - When someone (especially DH) tries to tell me my reaction/opinion is wrong, I just lean forward and say it very loudly again. He doesn't like it, but it shuts him up.
    'I happen to like/feel ......' ....very loudly and determinedly. Practice it in the mirror. You are you. Just up the volume until they get the message.
    Then you can say, 'That is my opinion. Can we change the subject '.
    People rarely try to tell me how to live my life, but John occasionally disagrees with me in a way that triggers me. So I just speak much louder. The huff he gets into is his problem. He always gets over it.
    Nobody tells me how to live my life. Occasionally P, my difficult friend tries to explain something to me, ;) but I use the same technique. Leaning forward is good. I can see my other friends, G and B, do a slight smile and wince a bit. P gets over it too. :p

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    One day I hope to be able to speak up like you do.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,274 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,274 Member
    Stat for the day-

    Walk w/family- 2hrs 17min 3sec, 25elev, 2.69ap, 81ahr, 100mhr, 6.26mi= 633c
    Strava app = 767c

    Gobble Gobble !
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,660 Member
    edited November 2023
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Thanksgiving visitors - the view from the new sunroom:
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    Lisa - is the sunroom finished? How neat to see your "neighbors" up close. :)

    Lanette

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