WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2024

grandmallie

Afternoon ladies
Well enjoyed my nap
And will get the folded laundry put away..
I have found that..Even with what I eat ,like at picnics..I cant eat alot..it just doesn't sit well at all.. so thats a good thing too..my stomach must be shrinking..
Its muggy outside so im staying in and the heat effects me.. so im staying in the a.c.

pipcd34

Stats for the day-


Outside bike ride- *to gas station on Aubrey Road and back* left at 4:50am, still dark outside, 2hrs 28min 24sec, 722elev, 67aw, 13.1amph, 120ahr, 150mhr, 32.40mi= 1130c **got home before 8am!*
Strava app = 664c
Walk home to gym- 12.18min, .54mi= 69c
Strava app= 66c
Treadmill walk/scissors- 34.25min, 2-3.5incline, 3.5sp, 108ahr, 128mhr, 2mi= 181c
Walk gym to home- 11.33min, 2.71ap, .54mi= 64c
Strava app= 67c


Total cal 1444
597597

Whidislander

Day 3, and more committed than ever. (sounds like a personal problem lol)
Here's what a 900 calorie sandwich looks like! Pretty much my main and only meal of the day.


Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa

1948CWB

Barbara ~ Sounds like you are able to use water again. So happy for you!

We are getting a really good rain this afternoon and boy did we need it!

Carol in GA

pipcd34

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Machka9

dlfk202000 wrote: »

Snowflake1968 wrote: »

I didn’t do much at all today. I didn’t even get dressed. I did do a bit of scrapbooking this evening.
Our power went off this evening, animal interference according to the website. I had already started to run my bath and we have gas heat so I still took my bath. I just used little battery lights. I may have to put those in there more often. I would put them a little neater maybe so they could just stay in there.



Tracey in Edmonton

I put out the fairy lights in both bathrooms a few Christmas's ago and have left them there. Nice to have just enough light when we go in the bathroom at night without having to turn the bright light on which is connected to a fan that is suppose to be the "quiet one"- It is easier for me to get back to sleep with these as they aren't bright and loud.
It is enough light to see. DH can use that instead of lights/fan with the door open when he gets ready for work( I am NOT a fan of him doing that at midnight or 1 am)

Debbie

We have small light sensitive plug-in lights in various places, including the bathrooms, which come on when it's dark. They provide about the same amount of light as the fairy lights. That way, we can use the toilet and walk out to the kitchen for water in the night without turning on any lights. It's a safety thing.

M in Oz

Machka9

auntiebk wrote: »

Today’s gratitude: cool fresh morning air, summer scents and sounds. Oh! What a beautiful morning!
Joe checked the tanks and we risked a load of laundry. Took the tanks down by half so he’ll pump up from the cistern later. When he checked the cistern this morning, most of the creek water he’d pumped into yesterday it was gone. Could the cistern be cracked or leaking? Maybe we’ll know more after he refills it today.
We have no idea when the water guy will come back so no clue how long to get back to normal. I’m trying to hang back and let Joe deal with it, but don’t know what will be his tipping point. When he does tip, he’ll drive over next door and camp out til the neighbor gets home and escort him back here to finish the job. The guy is not irresponsible, just spread too thin. Too many people in this county have water troubles, and he’s only one guy.
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.

Sorry about your water issues. I hope it all gets resolved soon.


Machka in Oz

Machka9

LisaInArkansas wrote: »

I've also shut down the vast majority of the news media📰inputs that were starting to overwhelm my whole outlook once more, so the inside of my brain is perceptibly cooler!

I know that all parts of my life, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health are affected badly by all that, but I overestimate my ability to handle the messaging on that side, I think. Until I literally woke up angry, dreaming about a reaction I wanted to write to someone in another forum, I didn't realize how angry 😠and upset 😰 I was feeling all the time. It's insidious. So, I went through and removed a number of stressors in my life.

This morning, instead of watching or listening to more news that makes me grind my teeth, or feel angry or anxious, I added a few things to the "done" list, and even worked on the quilt📔yay me! Got a load of laundry 🧺 ready to be put away and a load of dishes🍽️, too. Doing these things isn't boring or added pressure to my day. On the contrary, they bring small bursts of satisfaction, like making the bed,🛏️ and bringing order anywhere I can.

Love,
Lisa in AR

I have to pay attention to health and aged care news because of my job, basically just noting what the issues are.

The other area of news that interests me is infrastructure, particularly the connection between infrastructure and cycling. For example, when I organise cycling events, I need to know the condition of the roads but I will occasionally get involved in advocacy discussions as I hold roles on cycling committees and have been actively involved in cycling for decades.

As for the rest of the news, I adopt the position that if it doesn't involve me, I ignore it. I don't read the articles, I don't watch news on TV, I don't listen to news on the radio.

My husband reads a lot of news and gets all anxious about things, but I ask him, "Will that affect us?" No? "Then we don't need to worry about it."

Maybe that's a "ostrich" approach, but it helps keep me sane.

Plus I'm too busy with other stuff to devote much time to news.

Snowflake1968

Heather - When is your next surgery date? It must feel nice to be able to move about freely.
I have such a hard time listening to podcasts. My mind tends to wander too much.

Lisa - I’m so happy that you are starting to see some improvement.
The labor market here is very funny. If you talk to employers, they can’t get good people, if you talk to job seekers they don’t get calls. I think truly one of the problems is lazy people use AI to help with their resumes and cover letters then the employers software chooses those people based on key words, while the people that are looking and sincere, good workers are still trying to be honest about their accomplishments. It’s a truly miserable, frustrating process.
It’s good that you recognize those things can affect your mood so easily. During Covid I was coming home from work and Rodger was angry and worked up most of the time. Heather would go on and on about what was happening and I realized that he was watching CNN and Fox News all day while I was at work. I told him he needed to shut it off. Of course, being him it took a few days of me saying that his mood was being affected by news from another country before he finally changed the station, but it sure made a difference when he did.

Is there any chance Kelsey and her crew will be able to visit soon?

Annie - I have read a couple of Jennifer Cruisie books. I need to get some more of hers too. I also really enjoyed Susan Elizabeth Phillips but haven’t seen anything by her lately. Her main female characters always seemed to get themselves in some comical situations.

I would check drawers and tucked away places for the cloth. My Aunt started making messes and trying to hide the evidence as her Alzheimer’s progressed. They have times of clarity and get embarrassed.

I agree about the short length of elections here in Canada, sometimes those few weeks are too long.

Machka - are you getting movers for the beds and things?

Pip - I admire your dedication and perseverance.

Debbie - I think I’m going to put something up in there permanently. I wish they were electric though, the batteries die pretty quick.

Barbara - I don’t know why some employers refuse to hire apprentices. I imagine part of it is being “burned” by putting all of that time and effort into a person and them then moving onto bigger and better opportunities.
My nephew took a year of college to be a welder and couldn’t find anyone to apprentice with. Rodger had the same problem in 97, it’s how we ended up in Alberta.

I made burgers with potato chips for supper tonight. It started out on the BBQ but we ran out of propane, so I finished them in a frying pan. They tasted like the burgers at the truck stop! I think the difference was I toasted the buns in another frying pan! I’m so happy I figured that out.

I applied for some more jobs today and did some research into placement agencies. I have a couple I’m going to contact next week. They are in downtown Edmonton, not my favourite place to drive so hopefully I can get appointments the same day. It’s more expensive to take the train down than it is to pay for parking and gas plus the transit system is not very safe anymore.

I am going with Lauryn tomorrow to pick up Michaela from camp. We will leave here around 1200-1230, it is a bit more than a 2 hour drive. It will be a nice little girl trip. Jonah is staying at a friend’s house.

I finished another scrapbook layout today. I’m quite proud of this one. The little door on the right opens to a QR code of Brad Paisley’s Little Moments, the song they were dancing to. Tomorrow is their 5th anniversary. It’s hard to believe. Their 15th anniversary dating and Lauryn’s 13th wedding anniversary is on Monday. Time sure flies.



Tracey in Edmonton

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cityjaneLondon

Tracey - I listen to podcasts while I am washing myself, exercising, or putting on makeup, cooking etc. I used to listen while I was running. They are a great accompaniment to what would be a boring activity. I sometimes put them on when there is something I don't really want to do, like cleaning. I really hope you will listen to The Imperfects one. It is nothing you don't know, but it might give you extra encouragement. Education and knowledge are always worth having. My life would be so much duller without my favourite podcasts. They have changed my life.

The latest Clutterbug podcast/video on YouTube is also great. It's about stretching your boundaries. 15 things. She is a terrific woman, and a Canadian! Like Lisa, I love her accent. She has been through every kind of mill, so her presence is very reassuring and inspiring.

I do keep up with the news, but mainly on the Guardian website. We don't listen much to the BBC news any more, because it is so badly presented. I am a citizen of the world, and need to keep informed and lend my small voice.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Anniesquats100

Good morning beautiful ladies!

I am not fully awake. I think I need a nap.

Have a great day! May you all be happy, healthy, safe and free!

Annie in Delaware

Machka9

Although I have to admit that some of those look like me trying to get up off the floor!

I also add standing up straight and tall like I'm a marionette with a cord coming out of the top of my head and someone pulling me up by that cord.

M in Oz

Machka9

Machka9

Snowflake1968 wrote: »

Machka - are you getting movers for the beds and things?

Most things we can handle ourselves. I've been pleasantly surprised what fits into our van.

The beds should fit all right ... they're singles or king singles (not sure - the measurements put them somewhere in between).

There will be just a few items that are too big or too heavy for us which will have to be taken by removalists.

We're both getting tired and will be glad when it's done. My body is always a bit sore now - today it's my right shoulder (not sure why) and the left hand that was injured yesterday.

Snowflake1968 wrote: »

I finished another scrapbook layout today. I’m quite proud of this one. The little door on the right opens to a QR code of Brad Paisley’s Little Moments, the song they were dancing to. Tomorrow is their 5th anniversary. It’s hard to believe. Their 15th anniversary dating and Lauryn’s 13th wedding anniversary is on Monday. Time sure flies.


Tracey in Edmonton

Nice!

SophieRosieMom

Machka - I totally agree with your philosophy about the "news." I've also been taking the "Ostrich" approach for quite a while. Rarely any TV and the radio is on for a just short while to get the local news and some background tunes for an hour or two. I did try to watch a TV documentary a couple days ago and every 10 minutes the campaign ads came on. Turned it off after half an hour and it's going to stay off until after the election. I get all the news and entertainment I need from the internet. I try to stay protective of my peace.

Hot Spell ....Looks like we're in for a really hot spell through the first part of next week. Mid to upper 90's. I was busy yesterday taking the hens cold treats and putting ice in their water bowl. Even managed to grab Thelma and Gladys and half submerge them in a bucket of water for several seconds...enough to get their feet, legs and bellies wet. Luckily, their run has shade and a steady (albeit it HOT) breeze blowing through. This too shall pass.

It's in the lower 50's right now, so I have windows open all over the house to draw in as much cool air as possible before I close it down. Should keep it comfortable until 1 or 2 pm when the A/C comes on - I keep it at 72 or a notch above and turn on fans.

Insulin Resistance Test rabbit hole -

Watched to a Ben Bickman video yesterday about how to measure insulin resistance just from lipid tests. He says this one is pretty accurate. Divide your triglycerides by your HDL. If it's under 1.5, that's good. Two years ago it was 1.55 and A1C was in the normal range. But last month it measured .9 and yet my A1C had risen a hair, still the prediabetes stage. Go figure. I'm so curious to see how all of this meshes together, hopeful his book will go into depth. If not, I'll email him. Nothing ventured, right?

Just got back from my morning walk. 3/4 of a mile. No traffic on the main road where I go just a little ways. Cool, love the daybreak sounds - birds, traffic noise in the distance. Had the girls out for their morning walk. Thelma found a broken birdie eggshell, likely dropped by a Bluejay and gobbled it right down with Fairy in hot pursuit.

And that's the news. So much to be grateful for.

Lanette
SW WA State

Machka9

We're having quite a cold snap here ... a high pressure system is sitting over Tassie making things clear and cold.

We're down near the water, so it's warmer here, dropping to near 0 overnight. But in the middle of the island, they've been breaking records for low temps. Last night was -13C, I think, and they had -12 for 3 nights in a row.

That's OK with me just now because, although we still need the rain, it can wait a week or so. I prefer doing this moving stuff in the dry.

M in Oz

TerriRichardson112

Add me to the list of those who do not watch more than the minimum amount of news on the media. It’s all repeated ad infinitum anyway. And now we will have the never-ending election post mortem to contend with. DH watches enough for both of us 😜 I’m not ignoring it, just don’t need it in my face all the time. Where did all the philanthropic politicians disappear to?


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

🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

☘️ Terri

Machka9

Regarding news ... most of the time we can't DO anything about whatever is happening ... we have to let others sort it out.
And there are always other sides to the story. The news might present one side of the story, but we don't know what else is going on.

For those reasons, if I do hear or read a bit of news, most of the time I don't feel comfortable commenting on it.

There's definitely enough going on in my life, I don't need to get involved in the lives of others I don't know.

M in Oz

kevrit

Dinner yesterday 1/2 cup tuna tomato sauce over 1/2 cup spaghetti. Cucumber on the side and a plum for dessert.
Just snacked for supper. Still keeping calories within my allotted amount. I’m still making progress!

RVRita in Roswell