WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2024
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »So... first thing this morning, walked into the laundry room, opened the washer to move last night's load of whites over to the dryer... and there is a washer full of water looking back at me with clothes floating in it. Tried everything, including unplugging it, setting it to drain and spin, and turning it back on. It just made a bzzt noise like it was trying, and gave up.
So, I pulled each piece of laundry out, wrung it out as best I could, and got it into a laundry basket, in case there was something stuck in the agitator... got nothing except wet up to my shoulder. So I unplugged it and let it sit. Corey got up and walked in there and did EXACTLY THE SAME THING I'd just done three times. And the persnickety thing started draining and spinning.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not mad at him, or even the washer. This is karma. Back in my work days, this was how other people felt when I fixed their computers by doing the same thing they'd already done. I told them they weren't holding their lips right, and that I just expected it to work. Never had an explanation then, and still don't. But at least it's working!
So, now that everything's been rewashed, once it's dried, I can get those put away and be done with laundry for a couple days. It's already 70f (21c) and supposed to get up nearly to 80 (26). Time to put my flextape on and go outside and play again. The sun feels so wonderful at this time of year.
Hope it's a lovely peaceful Sunday for all.
Love,
Lisa in AR
Isn't that so karma.... Your "hold your lips like this comment" reminded me of my favorite phlebotomist. Her name was Laurie and she worked at Blood Source, a donation center in Vacaville CA. I would visit there a couple times a month donating platelets. Its a fairly arduous event, the needle being more like a small tube, and you worked with the machine that took blood out, spun it removing the platelets, then returned it to you via the same IV. So you were either squeezing the ball on the draw, or relaxing during the return for a couple hours. Anywhooo, she had a specific way of slipping the needle in, on her tippy toes, tongue out a bit, it was a riot. Once another lady did it, doing none of the things that NEEDED to be done.... The machine and I did NOT get along, on the return it was vibrating my veins because of the needle being near a "blood flap thing". She tried to reposition the needle, " ok lady who isn't Laurie, stop that"! I told her next time, its only you I want....
Fun times!
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Tina ~ I love my Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator and just looked at their stove. It has a lot of neat features like quick oven preheat and convection with self cleaning. At the moment, I have a Maytag and I have not been that happy with it.
Michele ~ Sorry to hear about the cost of the sea wall project. I hope you will figure out some way to make it to France to visit Bryan and Leo. I'm sure where there's a will there's a way.
Rita ~ Very Happy Birthday!
Annie ~ Sounds like you have a plan. I think the idea of getting certified through a community school would be good. My older brother is a retired pharmacist.
Heather ~ Hope you get a diagnosis soon.
Carol in GA
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I did see a Star is Born and it was quite good. Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga are 2 talented people. Interestingly, I tried going back and looking at the 2 prior movies of A Star is Born, one with Streisand. But they did not hold my interest.
Cooper and Gaga sang Shallow at the Oscars in 2019. This is on U-tube. Cooper acknowledged he was a little nervous singing at the Oscars. You have probably heard he took singing lessons for this movie.
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia7 -
Well i had a whole blurb written out earlier and poof..it went bye bye.
Barbara- Happy Belated Birthday..sounds like you had a swell time..
Rita- Happy Happy Birthday and many many more.
Heather- i have bursitis in both my hips and had cortisone shots in both my hips..wow what a God Send that was....will get it done about a week before I go in October on the cruise.
I did rent a scooter last August and it was fabulous to get around the ship..they had it in my room when I got there and ,i just left it when i left the ship.. again it was a wonderful addition to the cruise.Hope you get your troubles fixed up soon.
Texted with Carmines boyfriend ,her Birthday is coming up on the 17th and asked what she wanted and she wants to get her eyebrow pierced 🙄 but she needs parental permission to do so..
So there is that.. told him I would take them out to lunch or dinner if they wanted..crickets...so who knows.. at least I tried..
Tracy is exhausted poor girl..7 -
Rosemarie-they will not take the house while you are still alive. You need to have some pretty specific language in your deed to keep them for getting home after your death. Your child being your caretaker typically doesn't change that. Estate recovery is very complicated and may vary a bit from state to state. It is set up to offset the government cost for your care. Skilled nursing can be 10,000 a month. There is a lot of discussion about changing the rules but that would most likely require the powers that be to talk to one another . . . . no easy answer. Best to consult your state department of Medicaid.
Ginny6 -
Heather, hope you get a diagnosis soon and then you will be able to make a decision about your cruises. So sorry to hear about your continued pain and I know it must be frustrating.
Tracey, so tragic to read about the chip factory fire. Such a loss to the community for sure.
Rita, happy birthday!
Annie good luck on your future career planning and good job on increasing your exercise regime.
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Barbara ... did I wish you a Happy Birthday?? Happy Belated Birthday!! It sounds like you had a grand day.
Rita ... Happy Birthday!!
Heather ... I'm praying that your medical team is quick to find an answer to your leg pain!
Annie ... I think Rosemarie's advice to seek out an expert in Medicaid laws pertaining to nursing home and memory care facilities is wise. Each state and situation is different and none of it is easy. I do believe that if you don't voluntarily get POA from your dad, you are going to be faced with going to the courts to declare him incompetent. Messy any way you look at it.
Michele ... It would seem to me that your son has reached out and offered you an opportunity to meet your grandchild ... I would try and meet him where he is.
Tina ... I have a GE Profile Gas Range with a convection and a double oven. Like Debbie ... direct sunlight on the glass display panel (I specifically wanted glass) can sometimes make it difficult to read. I've had mine about 13 years without any problems except every once in a while the display panel goes out. A reset of the oven by unplugging (or in my case turning off the circuit breaker because the oven is in a tight space) has solved the problem. It's probably going to die now that I've mentioned it ...
Barbie ... While I grew up with an electric range, after leaving home all of my ranges have been gas. I've gotten so used to the gas that, when I try to use family member's electric, I seem to turn into the worst cook imaginable! Can't even scramble an egg on electric.
Taking it easy today.
Beth near Buffalo
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Happy birthday Rita! 🎂🎈🎈
And thank you all for your encouragement! It makes a world of difference!
Annie in Delaware5 -
https://www.medicaidlongtermcare.org/protection/child-caregiver-exemption/
I read this in several different places on Google.
As we have been saying, there is some variation in rules among the States so very important to confer with Elder Law
Lawyer and others...preferably consult with several sources.
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia6 -
Heather- my dh has had both hips replaced twice(first set failed after less than 5 yrs-he had the ones they recalled)
He said it sounds like you have defirred (sp??) pain. He had it. He actually went to the dr thinking it was his back or his knees. At first, the dr thought he was faking and wanting to get out of work- no, wanted to get rid of the pain so he could keep working. First they sent him to pysch-saying the pain was in his head, then to PT which made it work. He wouldn't send him to Ortho. One of my daycare parents happened to work in that dept. and set up the appointment. He started to send him for xrays of his knees then at the last minute after watching him walk said to check his hips too.
He was rude before doing the xrays then super nice after they came back- Good news was, knees were fine, bad news was both hips were shot and had to be replaced. They didn't think it was his hips because of his age(47 I think when he had the first one done) , wasn't obese , or no injury to his hips
They say it was a birth defect-wasn't formed perfectly round so wore them out.
It is amazing how they do the surgeries now- he was in for 10 days with the first one(a few complications with his BP and things like that), Now, you go in first thing in the morning and home just after lunch , dinner at the latest.
Debbie
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Rosemarie thank you! I will definitely need to learn more about that!
Annie in Delaware4 -
Tina ... I have a GE Profile Gas Range with a convection and a double oven. Like Debbie ... direct sunlight on the glass display panel (I specifically wanted glass) can sometimes make it difficult to read. I've had mine about 13 years without any problems except every once in a while the display panel goes out. A reset of the oven by unplugging (or in my case turning off the circuit breaker because the oven is in a tight space) has solved the problem. It's probably going to die now that I've mentioned it ...
Barbie ... While I grew up with an electric range, after leaving home all of my ranges have been gas. I've gotten so used to the gas that, when I try to use family member's electric, I seem to turn into the worst cook imaginable! Can't even scramble an egg on electric.
Taking it easy today.
Beth near Buffalo
Beth-Thank you. I am researching the GE Profile after this and Barbara's Consumer Reports info.
I also have issues when I try to use electric. I'm a great cook at home with my stuff on my stove, but when I try to cook at others' homes, I can't seem to make anything taste good.
I currently have a convection feature, but have not used it much. I will try it before I opt for that in a new one. No need to pay for it if I won't use it.
I'm also considering keeping mine. I don't hate it, I just hate that it is so dirty and the door needs to be fixed or replaced. I've never used the self-cleaning feature, out of ignorance on how to do it. It's lasted 14 years or more and I suspect it's a bit more solid than new ones. As Barbara said, most seem to need to be replaced after just a few years. Nothing seems to be made to last these days.
Tina in rainy CA
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Sue - I hope you're feeling better after your fall - and I get it about not being where anyone could see you! Did a trip-n-fall this afternoon. First thing I did was look to see if Corey or the neighbors were out and about or heard me squeak and cuss.
Went out to get started getting brush piles set up for later burning (we're under a ban for a bit longer) and tripped while walking with the first couple of branches I snagged. I learned when I was super heavy how to fall, thank goodness--drop everything you're carrying and fold your hands in and roll, if you can. Catching yourself with hands is instinctual, and it's the one that gets people broken wrists and fingers a lot. I was able to save my hands, but fell onto one of the pine branches I was dragging, and got a little dinged:Not nearly as bad as it looks, nothing deep - just a reminder that I am NOT ten feet tall and bulletproof, I'm five foot two and pretty clumsy. 😀Didn't even sting much until I started sweating. It's gonna sting in the shower, though, and that's next... yeep! Ah well, I'll just tell people that Corey's beating on me again. 👀 NOT the medical people, they have no sense of humor about that stuff. 😈
And... that's it for me. Steak and shrimp for dinner - steak for Corey, shrimp for me. He'll have a baked potato, I'll just happily eat shrimp.
Hope it is/was a good Sunday for all.
Love from Arkansas,
Lisa
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Tina ~ I love my Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator and just looked at their stove. It has a lot of neat features like quick oven preheat and convection with self cleaning. At the moment, I have a Maytag and I have not been that happy with it.
Carol in GA
Thanks Carol. I'm surprised about Maytag. Those have had a good reputation for my lifetime.
Tina in CA2 -
Ouch, Lisa, that looks sore!
Sometimes the smallest dings can hurt the most.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
Stat for the day-
Housecleaning etc- 1hr 55min 36sec, make/refill hummingbird feeders, empty dishwasher, trim hedges in back patio, refill front fountain etc= 546c3 -
Rita – happy, happy, happy birthday. Have a wonderful meal, you deserve it you youngster
Our repair guy also did not recommend LG appliances at all for the same reason, parts hard to come by also customer service leaves a lot to be desired
Tina – Bryan didn’t even tell us WHERE in france to go, so that’s how I know that he really doesn’t want us.
Barbara – the only exposure to sofrito was at Chipotle. Can you buy it? We won’t be leaving until the end of March, but to me it’s still sad.
Beth – I don’t think Bryan was reaching out, he didn’t even tell us WHERE. Geraldine (the mother) seems to be more trying to get him to reach out to us, but there’s so much she can do. Well, I’ve pretty much come to accept the fact that I have one grandchild that I’ll probably never see (heck, even talk to) and another one that I’ll only see for a few days every year when we go up there.
We used to have only gas stoves. Then we bought our first house with an electric stove. It took some getting used to. Now I’d never go back to gas. Guess it’s what you’re used to
Went to lunch with my girlfriend from college. Had the broiled salmon and the sides of vegetables (no butter) and rice. While the rice wasn’t the greatest choice, it was certainly better than the fries or coleslaw. But we did have a slice of this mud cake which I thought was more chocolate ice cream. Only water to drink.
When we got to the restaurant, I saw this thing on the ground that looked like a credit card. You know how you get those “credit cards” – they’re cardboard? Well, I thought that’s what it was so I picked it up planning to throw it out. Turns out it was an American Express card that wasn’t expired. So we called AE and they cancelled the card, saying they’d contact the owner and will probably send him a new card. AE is very good that way. They told vince to destroy the card. Seems they’re hard to destroy since they have metal in them. But he did.
Mattress will be delivered tomorrow between 11 and 12 then between 3 and 4 the SPCA will be here to pick up the items. Maybe they’ll (for a bit) move the sofa and loveseat from across the hall. Guess we’ll see/
Worked some more on Jess’ tree skirt. I’m liking the way it’s turning out/
Michele who can’t wait for next Sunday5 -
Skimming right now because we need to leave in about an hour and I want to get this posted. Been laying in the sun when I can. Yesterday was the first day I went in the pool since my leg had been stopped oozing for a few days Been playing cards here and pot lucks.
Michele now in FL soon to be back in NC
That trip sure did seem to go by fast!!!
I am sure it went by even quicker for you!
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Heather - We moved for work. NB is a very poor province.
I actually just came across this YouTube video that describes the problems there very well.
I really hope you can find some relief for your hips soon. It’s so frustrating when our bodies fail us.
I would worry about the cruise after you get some answers, I assume you at least have another couple of weeks to make that decision.
Barbara - I agree about appliances, I see so many posts about people buying the fancy stuff and then being surprised when the break down so often.
I’m having a lazy pyjama day today. I’ve made breakfast and am going to start on my PowerPoint presentation.
Annie - good point about carrying a phone. I have started making sure I have a phone with me when I take my evening bath and Rodger isn’t home. If I fell and couldn’t get up I don’t know how emergency services would get in as I also lock the door, but at least I could call for help.
I should ask my SIL what they do in that situation.
I like planning and running scenarios through my head too. It helps when something does change that I can remain calm through it.
Kay - “old lady hormonal perm” 😂
Michele - I would be taking my son up on that trip. He’s extending an olive branch and it might be a good time to accept it. I’m sure the logistics can be handled quite easily with some communication and time.
I am still suffering from plantar fasciitis, which started as what I thought was a callous. It’s been since October and I’m so tired of it. If I sit and don’t do much a few days it feels some better, but as soon as I walk or do much I’m in pain again. I don’t know how I’m going to handle my practicum.
Sue - did you get rid of the tenant yet? Maybe the goat could meet her, if not? Glad you weren’t seriously hurt.
Rita - Happy Birthday!
Lanette - I need to watch that movie again. I love it! Thanks for sharing. I bought the song a while back because I liked it so much.
Lisa - what a pain appliances are. My washer is leaking a bit, so far I have been putting a towel down but I think I need to have it looked at.
I hope the scratches heal quickly with minimal pain.
Allie - how old is Carmine now?
I have sent my research paper off to Kaitkyn to look at for me. She said it looks good!
I started the PowerPoint and will finish it tomorrow and Tuesday.
I’ve spent a lot of time on it, but it will be nice to have a good mark.
I spoke to Rodger’s mom today, she was telling me that our niece that lives with her, I think she is 25 this month, has such high blood pressure she is on 3 meds. She is extremely overweight, her doctor wanted her o have bypass surgery a few years ago but because a distant cousin developed cancer right after that surgery she believes they are related and absolutely refuses it.
She does nothing to help herself and it’s quite sad.
I’ll be back later.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Michele if you really want to see your son and your grandchild then it's time to go to any length to visit. Ask where in France, make plans, spend the money, make the time. Your future self will thank you 9 -
Annie or Anyone else looking at the child caregiver exemption: You probably need to speak to a tax accountant as well as an Elder Care Attorney...because apparently the taxes can be different based on whether you inherit or are deeded a property. I read something about this.
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia3 -
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Tracey-I have no doubt you will get a good grade. That part of the Northeast does live quite close to the edge. Where I lived in northern Maine, hunting wasn't a sport-it was feeding your family all year long. Gardens were a necessity.
Allie-I think Tracy can wait until she is 20 weeks along to find out sex-I wouldn't pay 1,000.00 for that. Of course, I had to wait 40 weeks to find out the sex of my kids!
Machka-my tear had to have surgery. That was when they told me I had replacement in my future. The labrum repair was on my right hip in 2009. Had left hip replaced 2016 and right in 2018.
Rita-I so hope you had a wonderful birthday-you deserve it.
Michele-the car shouldn't be an issue-they drive standard and automatic. And depending upon where you are, you may not need a car. Most parts of Europe have public transportation that puts US to shame, Not everyone there owns a car like we tend to. I would ask Bryan when and where. My sons are always throwing out general stuff and when I ask I get the details. Don't just jump to conclusions-your grandchild is worth a few more questions. Very good response to credit card.
Lisa-Nice battle wounds!
After talking with AZ kids they are going to stay at my house instead of hotel. I ordered two twin and one queen air mattresses-we'll throw them somewhere. I may let kids use my room (full bed) and take the air mattress in living room for me since I will be first up everyday. Due to the change I am doing even more cleaning and rearranging. Want to dust and vacuum very well due to GS asthma. Also ordered purifies for bedroom and main area. My grandson has had trouble with food allergies and has been growing out of them (he was born with a condition referred to as FPIES and it was very concerning for quite a while). Today he proudly showed the almond he was eating. He has not been able to have any tree nuts but with the last testing they gave that one the go ahead.
Totally exhausted from all of the manual labor today. No injuries like Lisa-but the week is young!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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Rita Happy Birthday :flowerforyou:3
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »I have two cruises this year. One at the end of April/May and one in October. My thought is to get the op at the beginning of June, if I went privately. We have committed to looking after the kids for a couple of nights at the very beginning of June while the parents go cycling in France.
I could cancel this next cruise, get my money back on medical grounds and book a private op as soon as possible. Or, I could go on the next cruise, but treat myself as a 90 Yr old, of which there are plenty on the ship. There are many walker assisted people and even wheelchair passengers. I would have to tell Saga what degree of assistance I needed. The excursions are graded according to your fitness. I would be sad not to go round the museum, but I could probably book a wheelchair.
I will make all these decisions when I have test results. My preference is to get it over with, but the cortisone injections might see me through the cruise. My friend L, who had both hips replaced, was surviving on Tramadol!
I would really like a diagnosis, so I know which way to go. There is no perfect decision.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx grateful for all your care and concern.
My advice (FWIW) is ... get a diagnosis first before you start planning or changing plans.
If it could be a torn labrum like I had, it might just mean a few weeks of rest.
But you don't know yet.
Have a chat with your doctor about what you've mentioned here. Ask for an X ray and MRI. Find out.
Also on here, you've not described what you are experiencing well. You may have chosen to do that deliberately and that's fine. But for your doctor be sure you are describing what you are experiencing well.
On a scale of 1 to 10, what would you rate the pain?
Is the pain sharp like a knife stab or aching like when you've done too much exercise and the next day you feel sore?
Does it feel like it is in the muscle or deeper?
Can you trace the outline of where the pain is or a line of where it starts and ends?
Does a particular activity trigger the pain?
Does the pain go away if you sit or lie down?
Go through and describe everything you can about the pain to the doctor.
Sometimes it helps to write it down.
If nothing shows up in the blood flow tests, the X-ray or the MRI, ask to be referred to a good physiotherapist who specialises in lower limbs and/or a sports doctor.
They can run you through a number of movement tests to help narrow it down.
M in Oz10 -
Rita- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Hope you have had a wonderful birthday weekend3
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Happy, happy birthday Rita!
Heather - hope you get the leg pain sorted out soon.
Today we got a new shelter built for the goats and it is set up so I don't have to go in the pasture to feed them. I can just throw the hay, etc over the fence into the trough. Yay! DD and I will move them to the new area tomorrow morning so they have plenty of daylight to explore. I think they will like it as there is plenty of blackberry, Douglas fir, and elderberry to browse on.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA10 -
Michele if you really want to see your son and your grandchild then it's time to go to any length to visit. Ask where in France, make plans, spend the money, make the time. Your future self will thank you
Yes. This.
It's not difficult to ask the question!
And France is pretty easy to get around.3 -
I weighed myself for the first time in months yesterday. The good news is, I haven't put on any weight since the last cruise.
Considering I can hardly walk, I consider that good going. I am eating probably too large a portion of really good food, but being very mindful, (no snacks or highly processed foods), and I will consider how I can cut back a bit on calories. I am still doing selected exercises in the morning to burn calories, and keep muscle mass intact.
Whatever, I am relieved not to have put on weight . I am still overweight, but all my clothes fit.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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