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WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2024
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Morning all
I have either a bladder infection or a UTI sheesh if its notone thing its another..
Will call the drs office to see if they need to see me or can just prescribe something..
No burning ,just pressure.
A few pictures of SMiles at daycare7 -
Tracey ~ You did a wonderful job putting together your presentation. I had to look up cricut as I had no idea what it was. Did you have to find all the cute pictures you put in the book or did you draw them yourself. When I was teaching science to 5th graders, I did a lot of power point presentations to get a visual of the concepts I was teaching. I really enjoyed doing them.
Debbie ~ The photos of the wetlands are beautiful. What a pretty place to enjoy your walks.
Heather ~ Sounds like you have everything thought out for the overnight visit with the grands. I hope your son and his wife enjoy their night out.
Rosemarie ~ I thought of you walking around the lake near a college this morning when it was all over the news that a girl had been murdered while walking around a lake near UGA. Be careful.
Lanette ~ WOW! Sounds like you really got your exercise climbing up and down that ladder. Must say, that sounds dangerous.
Machka ~ Your latest coloring is very pretty.
It is Friday here and I really hate the idea that Sat and Sun are very boring in my house. I really need to find something to occupy my time on the weekend days. Hopefully when March comes, I can go to some of my grandson's ball games and my granddaughter's soccer games.
Prayers and Good Wishes to All!
Carol in GA
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Rita are you ok? Saw there was a quake near you at oh dark thirty…. (Hugs))
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Vicki - Safe travels this weekend...
Tracey - My stars, that's so much work, and it turned out absolutely great. Well done!
April - Sorry you've not felt well, hope it's better today.
Heather - I love John's dedication to your health and to the grands. He's a lovely man, and I know you all bring a tremendous amount to his life, as well.
Machka - What current uni course are you taking? Love the coloring page! Broke down and ordered another wood puzzle from Amazon. Really enjoyed the last one, and I think it's quite good for my spatial sense, which is sadly lacking.
Corey was moaning last night that he hit 190 pounds, and he is at the top end for a healthy weight for his height, which is just 6 feet... 👀 but he forgets that he gains every winter and loses through the spring and summer. Winter is the only time he actually sits down at work or works inside his shop. Spring and summer he's unloading plant trucks and bales of sod and out in the field working on equipment wherever it breaks. So, I sent him this message, 😀 but I don't know if he's seen it yet:
🐈⬛Whew! I had a lap full of Egg until just now. Makes it hard to type! It's 47 out and chilly in, so I have a heating blanket on that will be off quite soon. She loves it.
Ordered earbuds last night, hope they work well... My current ones won't hold a charge anymore, and while they're a luxury, they're one I'm willing to indulge in. With earbuds in, I can do things with both hands while on the phone, and that's important to me. When I'm rating $20 as a luxury, it means I'm back on my budget...
When the bathroom trips stop, I'll be able to get a few things done. Hopefully soon. Laundry first...
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR
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Good Friday!
Following y'alls examples. Read Bible, finished chapter in book 9, and got my 25 mins walking in! I know you all tell us small steps go a long way.....but sometimes I am a slow learner-lol. If I get that exercise time in the morning, it sets me up toward my step goal for the day as I am halfway there! Walked outside as it is above freezing ( sorry just can't do cold!). Foggy, but listened to the birds waking up. Found a large earthworm on the cement so put it back in the grass. I didn't want it to dry out as they are good for soil. Oh, DH has been walking backwards every morning AND still only having an occasional beer. I am proud of him!
Rita I use about a Tablespoon of honey every day. It does have to be local. The pollen the bees collect is in the honey and slowly builds up in your system like allergy shots. Most grocery store honeys have corn syrup added so avoid.
Annie Great job staying on habits! You are doing amazing with habits and dad.
Tracey Your presentation looks awesome! That was a lot of work!
Debbie Love that you are getting out to wetlands.
Gardening I would love to garden veggies, but I really don't have time or energy. I do occasionally plant a couple of tomato plants in my flower bed
Sometimes they do great other times not so much.
Machka Luke you my eyes were changing so quickly that I couldn't wear contacts as they would be wrong after 6 months. One eye was far sighted, one was near sighted, and astigmatism in both. Cataract surgery corrected distance, but still need readers and still astigmatism in both. I hope the glasses help!
Betsy Prayers continue for you and your sister as well. She is lucky to have you in her corner.
Lanette I am proud of you! That was quite a workout!
Ginny I sure hope the new hire works out for you! What a blessing that will be.
Gotta get ready to meet the public at work.
Hugs!
Healing thoughts!
Pride in all the accomplishments!
Thankful to have you all in my corner!
Kylia in foggy Ohio
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Saw this and said, this would be a fun project with Athena. Not this trip though, have to collect all the buttons still.😁
Whirlwind weekend.💖🤗
Not looking forward to dropping off youngest monday at Sea-Tac.😥💖
Will still have eldest though.
Last night was breakfast for dinner. Its been interesting cooking so much more FOOD.😁. I had cut up the bacon container, (not really half) used the larger bit in fried rice, and the other bits I froze. So bacon last night were just bits really. Each got a smile pile...😂. Sad bacon in my opinion, but I had sausage patties to make up for the sadness. I normally gauge 2 eggs per person, but making breakfast burritos I couple times for them, I only had 5 eggs left. So I splashed in milk to help those maximize!
Everyone have a good weekend!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Spring Weather I’ve been in the deserts of New Mexico for 7 years now and still can’t get used to the very short Winters! It was in the mid 80’s (F) twice last week then in the high 60’s-70’s F the rest of the time. Next week forecast is for this weekend to get into the high 80’s and stay in the high 70’s otherwise! It seems I keep waiting for the ‘real’ winter to hit!! LOL There is very little humidity here so the 60’s feel like the 70’s in TN and CT. Even so, I like the heat much better than the cold. Always did hate the cold.
Heading to Cardiologist in an hour then bloodwork for Nephrologist on 3/4. He requires bloodwork every time I see him, 10 days in advance of the appointment. Cardiologist has me on a Potasium supplement that the Nephrologist doesn’t know about yet. Glad both these doctors use the same Patient Portal and all the bloodwork they orders is in one place. My meds too, so should not be any conflicts there, I hope.
RVRita in NM6 -
Rita are you ok? Saw there was a quake near you at oh dark thirty…. (Hugs))
Barbara the AHMOD.
I never felt anything, but DH said power went out for a bit. I looked it up on the USGS which said there was one nearby in TX. When TX gets one, we feel it. I was out cold. DH didn’t feel it either.
RVRita3 -
Today is Appreciate your dog biscuits! Sad story about these. My DH told me that his Step-Mother used to give them dog biscuits for snacks when they were growing up. I can’t imagine….. From what he tells me, she was the ‘wicked step-mother’ from some of the stories he tells me.
PEACE!!✌️✌️🛸
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »[
Debbie - lovely photo of the swans and your wetlands. When I get the teleporter I'm going shopping at YOUR Safeway. Your DH finds such good deals. At my Safeway, the night deli crew gets busy pulling the meat off the rotisserie chickens that don't sell and they pack it into containers marked with a high price in the refrigerated section. I sometimes buy it if I'm in a hurry, I like the seasonings they use.
That's the morning update. Happy Friday!
Lanette
SW WA State
The chickens we got were at our Super Walmart- they seem to have marked down ones most times we go in the morning(only go once every week at most-needing cat food).Buying roasted chickens and portioning it out is a lot cheaper than buying the little cans when feeding 10 cats.
We really don't buy a lot at Safeway- prices are too high unless it is a good/digital coupon item.
We do get 10% off on store brands so that helps a bit.
Getting ready to go walk mil's dog then I am sure shop for stuff for her and for dh to take with him for the weekend.
I will walk the wetlands at 1 until I get Ezie. I need to pull out a real camera instead of using my phone to get some really good pictures.
Looking forward to dh being gone for the weekend and already saying my little prayer I do when I have to go take care of MIL . I pray to not let her bitterness get into my head and my heart and to have some peace. When I was going there every day- I said that prayer every time driving over.It seemed to really help.
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA
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Well... my get up and go just slap got up and went. Looking for it now. Perhaps it's under a pillow on my bed? Doesn't help that a sleepy kitty is a few feet away from me... 🐈⬛👀🐈⬛😀 A little zen for your morning, afternoon or evening, as the case may be:
Some days, the meds just really knock me down, and this new diuretic is really (you should pardon the expression) taking it out of me.
Later, y'all,
Love from beautiful sunny, warm Arkansas
Lisa8 -
Dad wasn't around at noon so I did my taxes instead. Got them all done and submitted Yay! And I only had one serving of chocolate!
My back hurts after two hours in my computer chair. I am so out of shape!
I think it will be chicken in honey mustard sauce for Dad tonight. Meanwhile I am just resting my back and relaxing.
Annie in Delaware6 -
All going well so far. The meal was a huge success.
Bea has showered and John is reading to her. Edie is playing a game on my phone and Max on his. My energy lasted through the main course, but I had to retire halfway through dessert. Edie and John took over. My legs are aching horribly, but I have the added problem of upper stomach distension and uncomfortableness. It was that I succumbed to. 
I did remember to take my new pill.
No idea what the stomach thing is. It's been going on for weeks. Doesn't seem to be eating dependent.
I'm determined to sleep tonight, and the kids are taking up all the beds, so I will be using painkillers. Not supposed to overdo ibuprofen, because Ramipril is kidney stressing. Nor too much potassium. They will check that level when I'm next seen.
Let's hope the avocados they are so looking forward to for breakfast haven't gone off!
Otherwise it will be a quick run to the Co-op.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx7 -
Awww! Heather sent you a msg on IG. Hope it cheers you! Get rest and feel better. Kids are happily snacking and coloring and waiting for parents to pick up. My son grabbed my grocery order from Aldi on his way home from work. I will hit Meijer for about half a dozen items, then be able to linger with my coffee and you ladies in the morning. Sleep sounds so good! TGIF! xoxo KJ(Kelly) 6
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Stats for the day-
Short walk w/Lucy- 31.17min, 10elev, 2.56ap, 82ahr, 93mhr, 1.37mi= 123c
Strava app = 168c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 1hr 4min 8sec, 119aw, 528elev, 18.8amph, 96ahr, 117mhr, 35gear, 51arpm, 20.11mi= 318c
Strava app= 436c
Zwift stats- 1hr 4min 12sec, 531elev, 118aw, 50arpm, 18.79amph, 20.1mi= 436c
Total cal 4413 -
Will follow up on the posts tonight or tomorrow.
Carol: The reason I walk where I walk is because there are security guards. My son spent time in Athens and walked the dog at the Intra mural fields and lake at UGA all the time. I've walked the area myself. Often there are students and groups of students walking the area. But it only takes a few minutes for something to happen when no one happens to be around. UGA has quite the police force. Very tragic and upsetting.
Best,
Rosemarie from GA8 -
We had our younger daughter round for afternoon tea on Thursday. She woke up and found her old dog, Jack, in a bad way and had to take him to the vets. He’s gone over the rainbow bridge to join his brother and sisters. He was a sweet natured old boy who loved his cuddles.
Everything went well today and I’m relaxing in front of the telly. Will have an early night.
Helped DH wash my car at lunchtime. It was quite pleasant out on the driveway in the spring sunshine.
Just local shops tomorrow. Will visit elder daughter on Sunday.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri8 -
When you're thinking, "Ah, dang it, it's Lisa again:"
I know.
🙃😂👀😀
Love y'all!
Lisa in AR13 -
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Had a great walk at the wetlands after walking with Kobe at mil's. Weather is PERFECT. I did change from fleece lined leggings to thin leggings and took my sweater off right after I started walking the wetlands. Was a wonderful breeze for the stretch along the Napa River, a bit warm around the Eucalyptus groves(no breeze). Over 13,000 steps so far and not even 3:30.
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Well finally a call back from the drs and had to go over to tinkle in a cup to find out I have a UTI.. that I already knew ..but of course insurance and drs have to get there fair share.
Will pick up antibiotics in the morning ,take a shower and get gas in the car..taking Doris to her friends birthday party tomorrow.
Tom coming sunday to pick up Alfie for a few days
Hope you all enjoyed pictures of Smiles3 -
Well my mom died soI left the gym for a month. Back at it. New spinal injections. Moved up to 25lb dumbbell curls but need to try 30’s and lower my reps. Going up on most my lifts 2.5-5lbs at a time. Bi-weekly strength tests via egym too. I log everything as to many weights to remember. I can’t do compound lifts as spinal cord damage & balance issues plus I no longer have a spotter and I haven’t tested out the Smith machine in a couple of years. 1yr anniversary of my 3level cervical fusion, still managing old lumbar fusion, TKR doing great, ankle/foot fusion & recon doing 95% ok. Awaiting word if another spinal surgery plus pannulectomy are needed or a spinal cord stimulator implant. NEVER gonna give up lifting. Other TKR is being avoided 100% with strength training. There are a zillion different lifts/methods to choose from. Start small and earn your stripes. Have a minor or major set-back…train any way and all body parts allowed by your surgeon & PT. Being sedentary & low muscle strength is the quickest way to injuries, mobility decline and weight gain. Next to no one needs to end up in a nursing home…your health is a choice…what you fuel your body with is a choice:)10
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Heather - I hope you enjoy the sleepover. It’s a lot with three!
Machka - beautiful colouring.
Lanette - I would be uncomfortable that high up I think. I used to like heights and still don’t mind it, it’s ladders that bother me.
Carol - The Cricut has hundreds of thousands images that we can use. I had to search for them and manipulate them. I then coloured them and glued them onto the coloured cardstock backing. I need to do something else to laminate though, I tried to cheap out and I already see problems.
I enjoy PowerPoint, but didn’t use it for this one.
Lisa - I used to do intricate puzzles like that.
I think that most of us share are battles
Rebecca - I love that button piece. I may do that with Michaela. I have so many buttons.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Rita - how sad for your husband and his siblings. Terrible.
I successfully completed this session with 100%. I figured I would, since I met more than the criteria for the project. One student did all of the work in PowerPoint and didn’t actually create a binder. He was very clear in both verbal and written instructions and reminded us each day what he was expecting. It’s certainly not his fault.
I actually reviewed the instructions last night when I felt I was done and noticed I missed one element, so quickly did it.
It got up to +11C today here, it is supposed to be -17C again on Tuesday. No wonder so many people are sick.
I met a couple of the ladies I worked with at the manor for supper. I was hoping that the whole conversation isn’t about the environment there, but they are still in the mess of it all so it did end up being a bit much.
Rodger and I went to Costco today, it cost about $100 more when he goes with me, but we bought stuff for probably 10 meals so it’s ok as long as we like it. If I don’t, be better. 😂
I then came home and cleaned the freezer, fridge and cupboards. I threw out so much expired or freezer burned food. It’s awful the waste. It’s why I quit buying too much for groceries. It just goes to waste. I am a very fussy eater and if DH doesn’t eat it I won’t.
Michaela was allowed to put Kids Messenger on her phone (it is an old phone of mine that only works on wifi) today. She sent me an audio message that said, “I love you Grammie. Sooo much.”
She then responded with this:
We have had two video chats in the last 45 minutes lol.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »I’ve read again, I finished both of my projects at 901 this evening. I had to cancel ceramics for this week.
I am quite proud of my work though. There are two boards and the binder. I figure it is about 35 hours of work in 3 days, thankfully it’s the weekend after I present tomorrow.
I’ll put the pics in a spoiler there are a few. The pictures in the binder, except the one with the “I want” pieces, I designed on the Cricut so it drew the picture and the name, I hand coloured them.
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Fencing again today!
I've been working on my hand strength over the past week, and so the sword felt quite comfortable. Now I need to work on my triceps and shoulder strength!
Machka in Oz7 -
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KJ - You are amazing! How you cope with all those kids, I have no idea. I am sooooo grateful for your review.
Bea took ages to go to sleep, because Edie was allowed to stay up a bit longer. They are in two single beds in the top room. Edie sometimes reminds me of a 45 year old washerwoman round a village pump. She loves gossip and people, and is often much older than her years. Of course, she is also a moody pre-teen, but she is on her best behaviour here.
She helped John with the washing up and then came to talk to me on the sofa. We looked at art projects on my phone, and just idly chatted. She told me that daddy said I had only agreed to have all of them in May for two nights, because the other grandparents were having them first. I said that wasn't true, but she confirmed that my son did say that.
We then had a long discussion about what it would be like to have them for two weeks. She was suitably appalled at all the work!
Then she said, 'I'm the nice granddaughter, because I come and talk to my grandparents. "
After she had gone up, Max watched 'Would I Lie To You' with us and loved it.
So all good. And I rubbed in the ibuprofen gel and took a co-codamol and got a decent night's sleep.
I'm now downstairs talking to you, and about to make John a cup of tea. Edie will be making sure they don't come downstairs before 7 am.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx6 -
Today’s gratitude: hemp stick then motion is lotion. OR tax refund deposited and allocated
Didn’t want to go to line dancing and almost blew it off. Glad I went, felt so much better afterwards.
Kim Great idea! I’d love to bring the dogs down to you but then I’d just want to stay and play in the Bay Area . . .
Annie the calories and macros in stuff changes and I don’t understand why. My oats when from 150 C to 170 C for 40 g. WTH?
April, signs of spring for sure. Love seeing new born lambs frolicking on green hills, a favorite Mendocino county memory.
Debbie you are a bargain. Might be time for a little “inflation”.
Tracey wow, just wow. Very well done!
Ginny great news about the new hire!
Lanette well done, tho’ I’m not real happy about you getting up on a ladder with no one around… I’m such a worrywart.
Machka didn’t know you were taking another uni course, what is it?
Betsy you and your sister are an important part of this group. ((hugs)) and
Lisa those puzzles are beautiful!
Kylia count me in with you in the earthworm rescue squad. It’s gross but I do it.
Rebecca the button project.
Rita glad all’s well. ((hugs)) to your DH for the wicked stepmom. SMH.
Lisa hope you can take Egg’s hint and just rest while adjusting to the new meds.
Heather upper stomach trouble on top of leg pain? Glad John and Max stepped up, hope the painkillers let you sleep…
Terri ((hugs)) to your youngest. So very hard. ((hugs))
Welcome @aWildFlowere. ((hugs)) so sorry for your loss. Brava for getting back into the gym.
Time to snooze.2/22: Move mins- wii:12 PT:0 d:0 x&a:0 dogs:0 stroll: Steps:7574Later, lighter, lovelies!
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=-22 CI<CO net=-176 vits=1
Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, ptT, ptS, Wt:134.0
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
February: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.
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