WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2024

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  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Lisa I love the mural on the refrigerator! What a wonderful idea and execution.
    Betsy I understand your sister wanting to spend more time in Alaska. Prayers are with you all!
    Allie I am Irish, English, Scottish, and Welsh. A mix if there was one. Happy St Patricks Day!

    In Kentucky, have put some trim up to help limit mouse entrance in house. Breakfast done, kitchen cleaned. Getting ready to work on work stuffs.

    Does anyone else's spouse always, I mean always, come in and want something the last 5 minutes of a program you are watching? I can set my watch on it. So frustrating........especially when watching live TV.

    Anyway, work won't get done if I don't get started on it.

    Much love!
    Kylia in Kentucky for the moment where to sun is shining, but it is cold
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,590 Member
    Rita ~ You are a technology Whiz to be admired! :)

    Lisa ~ Your mural is inspirational. Love the contrast between the seasons. By the way, I had to look up the "h" word you used to describe how you keep a distance between Amazon and other businesses. Can't remember the word, but it was apt to what you were expressing.

    Welcome to all and prayers for all!
    Carol in GA
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,789 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,086 Member
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    Thought this appropriate..
    Tom came and picked up Alfie..so he is going to his vacation home till Wednesday..
    Got the laundry done..
    Did go up to Trudys last night and had corned beef no cabbage for me ,but had some potato..and some cranberry juice.
    The guy she has been seeing has been sort of being a man
    So she has been kvetching about that..im glad im single..
    Taking Doris to get bloodwork done and haircut done on Tuesday
    Tracy is 11 weeks along
    The reason she wanted to have another baby is so that Miles would have a sibling to grow up with..he loves the little ones at day care.
    I don't get in the middle of things..I just want everyone healthy and happy.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,251 Member
    edited March 17
    Annie I got a bid from a dealer already so we shall see if I do end up taking it to Carmax.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,945 Member
    Machka - it must be so hard on you at times.

    Heather - Lighting is always the hardest. I don’t know if they are available over there, but there is a light called Ottlite. There are different styles, they are very good for painting and crafts as they give a true light so your colours show accurately. They are pricy, but they do work very well.
    Bea is going to be a star someday.
    I wasn’t here when she was born, but she sure is a cutie.

    Allie - you might not get a response but no matter what she’ll know you think about her and haven’t given up on her. It will make a difference in her life, knowing one person in her family still cares. It may take a long time before she is able to express her thoughts though. She has to learn to trust you and not think that anything she may say to you won’t go back to Tracy and Kyle. That could take years of you reaching out without a response.
    I’m sorry that Carmine and Seth were late. I can understand how hurt Tracy must be feeling but Kyle’s leaving just shows his maturity about it all. I don’t know how Tracy handles it with him.

    Annie - I literally laughed out loud at your eyes needing more training.

    Lisa - I totally agree it depends on the children, Kaitlyn has already laid claim to all of my pictures and has been helping me sort all of this so she can try to remember. I’m sure Lauryn will be interested too, just not so much that she wants to be the family historian. Although funnily enough, she learned in grade 7 when she had to do a family history project for school that my Dad’s family were part of the United Empire Loyalists and all descendants could write UEL after their names. She did that the rest of the year. She also learned that on my Mom’s side one ancestor was hanged in the Salem witch trials.
    Miss Michaela wants nothing more than to be like Kaitlyn so will probably show some interest, but she’s young yet.

    Rita - hugs I don’t understand how people expect anything to ever be repaired when they won’t talk. I know it happens far more frequently than it should.

    Lanette - businesses are closing here too. It a catch 22, I don’t know about your location but $20 an hour is still a non living wage here in Edmonton. People need more money to work, business have to increase prices, customers can’t afford things because their wage isn’t high enough.
    I don’t know the answer, but things sure are in a messy state.

    Those mattress toppers sure do give us a wrestling match. It’s almost a workout.
    The person I started following on Reels is Dr. Stephanie Ridgeway

    Lisa - that mural is stunning. I love it!

    I thought I posted this last night.
    Tracey in Edmonton

    Pg 42
  • Joy1580vb
    Joy1580vb Posts: 429 Member
    Lisa, beautiful painting!

    Heather, hope the sports clinic is helpful.

    Annie, decided to take inspiration from you and get outside for some much needed walking. My walking trail that goes up onto one of our fields still has snow on it so doing some walking in the yard....which is huge so I really have no excuse. Most of the snow in the yard is gone so can walk in my runners instead of boots. Did 15 minutes so far this morning and took the two dogs with me. They followed for the first two rounds then stood back and watched me for a bit before joining in again. Silly things...probably wondering what I was doing. Will try to do another 15 minute walk this afternoon. Will continue with this routine for the coming week before I increase it.

    Joy
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    edited March 17
    kevrit wrote: »

    Pg. 41 there were a few questions and suggestions for me from the ‘Barbaras’ and Machka. I’ll try to answer them:
    1. No I do not have a sponsor. Being only online, I can’t find one. If anyone on here wants to be my sponsor, PM me. I would love it!

    RVRita

    :)Rita, Is there anyone at the online meetings who sounds like they have worked the Steps and have sponsored others? If so, send a chat message and ask for their phone number. In the absence of that, Al Anon World Services has a great deal of literature including at least one book about the Al Anon Twelve Steps. Take a look at what they have to offer.

    <3 Barbie

  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    It was a beautiful morning ... but has since clouded up and has started s.n.o.w.i.n.g.... Sigh.

    Went to church and watched my boy sing ... hoping I can hear him again someday. I'm told his voice was beautiful and that the song touched many.

    Had hoped to have corned beef for dinner tonight, but I put the flat in the oven too late I think. I'm not a fan of the crockpot and I absolutely do not like boiled corned beef so I do a slow braise in the oven. I'll make Reubens with it tomorrow. Dinner will probably be a takeout pizza. I do have to bake later tonight though. My son asked if I would bake him something to celebrate St. Patty's at work tomorrow ... we've settled on Brownies with mint frosting and chocolate ganache.

    Beth near Buffalo

  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,645 Member
    Betsy - safe travels as you head north for the summer. Give your sis a hug from us!

    Rita - thank so much for the computer input. I recall we had Open Office on one of our machines years ago and it got hung up on the updates or something. Anyhow, wasn't doing the job. It looks like Libre Office has a good reputation.

    **Reminder for the weekly Check-in tomorrow** as usual, please get info to me today or tomorrow morning. TIA.

    I'm out to play in the sun for a bit before it gets hot = 70F, lol. :p

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,878 Member
    Back inside after having to run like mad and not quite making it, and I needed to take a shower anyway (😐🥺 ). Anyway...

    Betsy - You'll be missed! Enjoy every moment of Alaska with your sis. Many hugs and many wishes for traveling grace as you go.

    Later,
    Love,
    Lisa in AR
  • Joy1580vb
    Joy1580vb Posts: 429 Member
    edited March 17
    Lisa, is pressure treated wood good for garden beds? Pressure treated here means treated with chemicals which can leach out into the soil and is not recommended for garden beds. Maybe you are lining the beds?...I think some people line with plastic.

    Joy
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,184 Member
    Got home about an hour ago- unpacked and now trying to catch up on here, Facebook and emails.
    Had a good time, nice visit with the guy who grew up just three houses from us when we were kids.
    Cooked a big dinner- corned beef, roasted little yellow potatoes, steamed broccoli plus some Jewish Rye bread. Tropical cake(pineapple,coconut and pecans) for dessert. He loved all of it, so did mom. As a single guy, he said he doesn't get home cooked meals like that very often.
    He does have a girl friend- name is Ping Ping- so don't think she would be cooking corned beef or other things Mike grew up eating. He came out early and stayed 5 plus hours. We will be doing it again soon. Mom loved having him there. Said he is like one of her kids.(he is 64 so not really a kid)
    He will be out to visit mom again soon(he has been going out about once ever couple weeks) and more when we finally get the room mate out. He will be there to help plant the green house and the garden.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,878 Member
    Kim - Thanks for the tip!

    Joy - I'll ask Corey - I have no idea if he's lining it or not.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,184 Member
    exermom wrote: »

    Debbie – that’s horrible the employee canceled your warranty. What are they doing about this?

    Michele who used the timer on her phone this afternoon

    They won't admit that it was one of their former employees that did it, of course, but they finally got it back but then they said it was four years from the time the car was made, not the date we bought it two years later- I don't think that is right and dh needs to fight it.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,593 Member
    Regarding seasons in southern Australia, including Tasmania, autumn started on March 1.

    Summer is my favourite season but autumns here are a close second as the weather tends to be a little more settled but still quite warm ... at first, through the month of March and into April and sometimes even into May.

    This year, however, I am hoping we start the winter rain late in April because it is incredibly dry and bushfires are popping up all over the place.

    We are supposed to get a little rain on Tuesday which I hope will dampen things down a bit.

    M in Oz
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,184 Member
    bwcetc wrote: »
    Eating Out ... I like eating out. No cooking. No clean-up. But I am almost always disappointed in my meal.

    Computers ... I've had Dells, HP, Microsoft Surfaces and Mac. I love my Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch and would be hard pressed to go back to other brands. I find the Apple products easier to use.

    Tracey ... congratulations on getting your certificate!

    Dementia ... hard to watch someone you love struggle ...

    Debbie ... why didn't you have the tow truck take to the car to the garage anyways? Didn't they have a "drop box" for keys when they're not open?

    Going to be a slow day today.
    Beth near Buffalo

    They lock the gates to the yard at 6. No way to get to the drop box and don't want to leave my car on the street until Tuesday.
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,040 Member
    Sunny and warm here today. Went to church then came home ate lunch and took a nap. I had a headache caused by sinus infection. Saw doc at acute care and am on antibiotics. Hope they work soon.

    Hope everyone has a good St. Patrck's Day!

    Betsy - traveling grace and prayers for you and your sister.

    Allie - I'm so glad you gave Carmine a gift even if the meal did not go well. I used to send cards and small gifts to my nieces and nephews on holidays and birthdays. They were never acknowledged. One time however one of my nephews told me that I was the only person who always remembered his birthday and always sent a card and he really appreciated that. He was in his 40s at that time. I still send cards to all 7 of them for Christmas and birthdays. It makes me feel good if nothing else, so keep trying. You might be surprised some day.

    Lisa - nice mural!

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,590 Member
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  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,400 Member
    Slowly getting things back to normal in my house. Will finish washing all the blankets tomorrow. Have trash out, cooked dinner. Picked up prescriptions (yes, UTI still around). Will try the last script I have then might go to Minute Clinic if not resolve.

    Want to take time off Wednesday to see cottages at the Community I am looking at-realized we have the IRS on property Wednesday so need to play that by ear. Maybe they will be gone quickly. Have 3pm meeting I need to take new staff member to. I can make a separate appointment but thought was easier with open house.

    Need to get laundry folded and kitchen tidied up, figure out what to take for lunch and what to wear-I think I have a meeting regarding contract bids so I need to wear something other than jeans (darn it!).

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,184 Member
    kymarai wrote: »

    Allie I am Irish, English, Scottish, and Welsh. A mix if there was one. Happy St Patricks Day!



    Much love!
    Kylia in Kentucky for the moment where to sun is shining, but it is cold

    I have no real clue what we are. Grandpa always said we were "Heinz 57"- a little mix of everything. English and German are the only two I know for sure and not sure "how much"

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