WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2024

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  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,605 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    :'( Boo hoo. The battery died on my pedometer in the middle of my walk this morning. The step counter on my phone said more than 9000 steps and the pedometer in my pocket with the dead battery said just over 4000 steps. That's the biggest problem in my life right now.

    :)Kelly, since Sasha died almost two years ago, I've done most of my walking by myself. I still walk as much as I ever did, but it's without a dog. Bessie has never wanted to walk far. Annie is only 9 months old and she likes to walk but not for too long. I average over 13,000 steps a day.

    :)Lanette, thanks for sharing the photo of the ladder you use. I have a similar one and use it to get one step above the ground.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,094 Member
    Afternoon All
    Had a lovely time at Ellies party with Doris,and Ellie was surprised for sure.
    Spring is coming quick because my head is full and im sneezing up a storm.
    I picked up the meds earlier and started those
    But im just sore and achy all over..
    So im going to get in my jammies and go to bed early.
    It's only 4:30 here but I can barely stay awake.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,189 Member
    edited February 24
    KJLaMore wrote: »
    Good morning all! I meant to really sleep in;
    Debbie- A while back you posted pics of yours/your DH's 3D printed/molded dragons and percussion frogs. Those are amazing! Do you guys have an etsy site or website to sell them? I bet you would do pretty well! Also, I am curious, does it bother your DH that you have a mug with a pic of your and your ex on it and you use it regularly? I know that something like that would really bother my hubby. He would say it doesn't but it would be a constant niggling in the back of his brain and his mood would deteriorate because of the ugly thoughts that it would conjure. Just asking.


    I know I have missed some of you and welcome to all of the new women in our group. Sorry to all for the extraordinarily long post. lol Skim/skip as needed! I better get busy with my day. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)




    We don't have an Etsy store- He is just doing the shows. He started out going to help his friend and then slowly started taking a couple big things with him, like the rifles he made that are duplicates and better than the prop from Star Trek(he added sound chips, lights, etc to his) and helmets(Battlestar Gallactica and Power Ranger).
    He is just starting out doing all the articulated stuff. A few years ago, when he first started out, he printed and painted or I painted and decorated things that were printed with black filament. Now we are using all the fancy type filaments that looks amazing with out painting or just a little embellishment.
    He is at the show in Stockton now. In just 2 hrs since the show started, he has made about $200. The table space, because he is sharing with his friend, is super small , about 4' square. Most of the stuff is priced between $10-15. Starts at $4 and the most expensive is his lighted Godzilla on the acrylic base and he is pricing that at $65 . The base is almost 12" across so he is big. One has lights, one doesnt.
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    I can see from the picture of his display, he is pushing his Godzilla more than all the rest of the stuff, because that is what he likes. I would do it a lot different. I couldn't go because I have to be here to take over MIL duty today. She has a friend coming by tomorrow and said I don't have to come(said I don't have to come at all but I am NOT falling for that again).

    As for dh and my ex. He hasn't mentioned it. They have met once and actually got along well. I don't think he even notices my mug, honestly. He is in his room, oblivious to what is going on in the house- never knows when our son is home or not- IF he came out of his room, he would know.
    He says he doesn't come in the living room(where I am 80% of the time) is because it is too messy.
    Well, while he is gone this weekend I have a list of things I want to do. Stay home is one and clean /declutter the kitchen, living room and a pile of my laundry I need to put away. Kitchen table is done-that was the biggest part. This is nothing new. He has been doing this for YEARS, long before I reconnected with former hubby. And no, the living room hasn't always been messy- it does get a bit cluttered at times with daycare kid stuff but even when it is super neat, he doesn't spend any time in here and if he does, he has the tv on and is on his phone(like I am not even in the room)

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA

    edit- dh has sold all of the bigger Godzilla, there were two in the metal frames(only one in the picture) and also the one with the four heads. Not sure how many of the block ones he has sold.
    Not my thing but they are selling. New Godzilla movie is coming out so that is why he is pushing them.
    I was pushing to get more Easter stuff-rabbits, sheep and other cute stuff. Not sure how much of that has sold but now that his Godzilla stuff is almost all gone, he will have more room to put more out.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,037 Member
    🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,403 Member
    April-very good news regarding your son. In his corner cheering him on (and you too!)

    Ginny in Ohio
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,266 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 1hr 57mIn 42sec, 70elev, 3.08ap, 84ahr, 101mhr, 6.05mi= 544c
    Strava app= 742c
    Walk to stores n bk w/lucy- 31.54min, 19elev, 2.60ap, 78ahr, 93mhr, 1.37mi= 178c
    Strava app = 169c
    Zwift home bike trainer- strava stats- 17.28min, 39elev, 84aw, 17.7amph, 58arpm, 115ahr, 144mhr, 5.14mi= 114c
    Strava app= 83c
    Zwift stats- 17.29min, 42elev, 83aw, 56arpm, 17.67amph, 5.15mi= 84c
    Housecleaning etc- 1hr 30min 20sec, dust, laundry fold and put away, make/refill hummingbird food, change bedsheets, etc= 422c

    Total cal 1258
  • ATnowornever
    ATnowornever Posts: 389 Member
    ginnytez wrote: »
    April-very good news regarding your son. In his corner cheering him on (and you too!)

    Ginny in Ohio

    Thank you @ginnytez 😊
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,658 Member
    April - I just saw your post about your son. Absolutely good news, so nice he'll be moving closer to you soon. It will be great for both of you. ;) Sending gentle hugs to him and big hugs to you. <3

    Lanette B)
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    <3:)April
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,290 Member
    April Wow I'm so sorry your son is going through this. That is good news that he will be closer.

    Annie in Delaware
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    April - that is great news!!! He has a long haul ahead of him, but what a great improvment. And to have him closer is great.

    Kim in N. California
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,046 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    Good evening 🌛

    I got some really good news yesterday evening. I haven’t mentioned this before, but my oldest son (41) was hit by a car on Jan. 3rd and critically injured. He was in ICU for 3 weeks in a coma with 2 skull fractures, a traumatic brain injury, brain swelling, facial fractures, internal bleeding, collapsed lung, and all the ribs and collarbone on one side were broken. He was moved to a critical care center toward the end of January. While he’s endured a lot of hurdles, (breathing tube, tracheostomy, feeding tube, and still being in a coma), they have worked with him at the center to where he no longer needs the trach, can breath on his own, and while he is still technically in a coma, he’s been able to open his eyes occasionally, and respond with a hand squeeze when they ask him to respond.

    The good news is that he will be able to leave the critical care center next week, and go to a nursing home within half an hour from me, ( right now he’s 3 ½ hours away from me) for his care and physical therapy! The doctors at the hospital had very little hope of him recovering, or even surviving. But I know my son, he has been through a lot in his life, but he is strong and a fighter. So I told them not to count him out yet, and that he will surprise them all. And he has! <3

    Official weigh-in day tomorrow. Fingers crossed! 🤞

    Have a good evening. 🌃
    ~April from Southern Indiana

    Very sorry about your son. I have been through something very much like this with my husband no so long ago.

    The doctors were very doubtful about his recovery too, and he will never fully recover, but he's not doing too badly now.

    There is hope!

    Machka in Oz
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member
    Today’s gratitude: beautiful broccoli from Freddie’s yesterday. Made a colorful crunch salad.
    Tina (gentle hugs)
    Joy no sense in growing green beans if you and DH don’t like ‘em. Me, I don’t like fresh tomatoes, but will plant some for Joe… ;)
    Annie con VERY grats on getting your dad’s taxes done. 230 C of ice cream is a small price to pay for getting that task out of the way. Well done!
    Barbie can feel how you still miss/grieve for Sasha ((hugs)).
    Debbie likewise can sense how your DH’s attitude makes you feel invisible. It’s not a good feeling. ((hugs))
    April what a shock that car accident must have been. Thankful he’ll be nearer soon. Praying your son can make as much (or more) recovery as Machka’s DH has.
    Lanette Brava for your good attitude despite the saddest words…
    Michelle in NV imho you are not silly to be so excited for the cruise. The anticipation is a big part of the enjoyment.
    2/24: Move mins- wii:12 PT:0 d:0 x&a:0 dogs:47 Steps:5798
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=2 CI<CO net=342 vits=1
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, ptT, ptS, Post Office, BiMart, fellowship prep, filing. Wt:132.1
    I’m short of step goal and could Jeopardy walk my way closer but just too tired.
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    February: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
    Open heart and mind before mouth.
    2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,037 Member
    April: That must be such a relief after the initial prognosis. Prayers that he continues to.improve.

    We had an overnight frost, just to remind us that winter is not yet done with us 😝 It’s not really surprising as it was one of those bright, clear, moonlit nights.

    🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,710 Member
    Michelle in NV - We book our cruises more than a year in advance and it keeps us going all year! I love something to look forward to. Our next one starts at the end of April. It is a kind of extra , because we had so long to wait for the main one in October. John is paying for it. :D<3
    We are currently on an advanced waiting list for summer/autumn 2025. The brochure should be out soon. I'm wondering what effect my health problems will have on insurance. You have to declare everything these days.

    Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx