WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2024
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »I think it’s a shame that so much costs money these days. I think I would like to have a space to do crafts. Just an empty space where people can bring their own things to work on, but have the camaraderie of others. Maybe someday I can make that happen.
Tracey in Edmonton
There are spaces like that in various locations around Tasmania ... maybe something like this one ...
https://www.artosaurus.org/
Churches often have an hour or two somewhere in the week where people can get together and work on crafts. One of the churches I've attended here has that, and I remember going with my mother, years and years ago, and learning to do macrame at something like that.
M in Oz
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PIP ~ Happy Birthday to Kirby.
Tracey ~ So glad you got the interview set up. You will be a great addition to the work force. Jonah is a cutie!
Rebecca ~ Eli is one cute little boy!
Monique ~ Wow! You have a lot of activities going on. I would be exhausted following you around. Hope your foot does well as you make the rounds.
Lisa ~ The quilt came out great! I can't remember what the theme was, but, I see a library setting.
Barbara ~ I would be shrieking too with frustration over the water problem not being solved. Is there any possibility that y'all could find someone else to go ahead and finish the job.
Lanette ~ Love your softly curling hair. You and your sister look great!
This week I have had my pre-op physical, blood work, chest x-ray, and a 2 hr class on the knee replacement procedure. It will be outpatient surgery so I will go home the same day. I will be given a bunch of equipment to use after the surgery to prevent blood clots, etc. So afraid I will forget to do everything they expect. I am scheduled to go to physical therapy the day after the surgery. Wish me luck!
Carol in GA
He's seems so "chill" to me, his personality. Last time we visited he was 5 months old and when I finally saw him cry, it was painfully sweet. He needed changed and it was a quick high pitched sing songy thing. All of us coo'ed "awe".💖. I really hope they all come down to my sisters place.😁
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Good going Carol! And good luck with it all.
Lanette - You have the most beautiful hair!
Lisa - Courage ma brave!
Well, it's done. The Uber cost a fortune, but the roads were quite hairy, so I'm glad John didn't take me. Even the female Uber driver remarked on how difficult one junction was!
The clinic is going to cc me with the results they send to the doctor. She said the clinic covers a very big area. It felt wild up there. Evidently, all kinds of people use the roads as free parking, as there were lorries, vans, caravans etc all along the streets.
Glad it's done.
My friend G went to see the exorbitant Harley Street consultant today. She's glad she got the prognosis from the best man, but the reality of the disease has hit her hard. Better to know, but she feels a bit tearful. She felt he was kind and straightforward.
Love to all, must put the duck legs on.
Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
What I learned from my selling Experience to Toy Scout...
1. Be willing to walk away if not happy with the offer. We could have always stored the toys at son's house. They were his toys. We did not get our bottom line!
2. Focus on the task at hand I was distracted going into the sale...(Work on the roof, a garage sale when walking Drew that day)
3. Better use of wait time. We had to wait two hours for our turn. We could have gone over what we had to be able to justify our bottom line.
4. We actually brought in too much. We would have been better off only bringing in the best and either sell at garage sale, give away, or Goodwill the lesser pieces. Having the lesser pieces I think brought down his price.
5. I may sell more to them in the future now that I have a better idea of how to go about it.
Mixed Feeling in that they were mostly son who passed away. I did keep a few a dragon (means something to me about son) yellow VW my first car was a yellow VW, a small jet plane (Dad was a pilot) There were eight boxes ( The toys were laid out and sorted so he could see the collection better) Another mistake we made was including a small box of parts. He thought it was going to be a lot of work to put them together. We had already done a lot of work doing just that!
The major upside is eight boxes out of the house...we did get some cash...they will hopefully be enjoyed by someone else instead of going into the landfill. I did keep the few that had some meaning to me and in remembrance of my son. I had a bonding experience with my other son. He will be handling the estate so the more downsizing the better. As one of the seller said We can't take these with us and best to see them off in a positive way! It did remind me of my experience of going to the Antique roadshow. It was fun to see what others brought in and just to see old toys to bring back good memories.
We did do better with the legos we sold off. DH spent hours putting sets back together and got good prices for them. It was also good for him because he was retired and needed that kind of project at the time.5 -
Happy Friday ladies! I'm starting to catch up here a little.
Barbara - glad your other little tree has been spared, hoping the water guy can speed things up a LOT! Your comment about Joe telling you to be calm reminded me of similar situations where I'd freak out about something, DH would take things in stride. Most of the time he knew more than he was telling me so he was fairly confident it would work out fine. Crossing fingers it's the same at your house.
Lisa - lovely quilt. What a nice gift. How long have you been a quilter? Good luck with the CT scan, hope the results are good. That stick did look a lot like a snake!
Annie - what a relief that your dad's car title is taken care of. When I have an overwhelming list of things that need to get done, just being able to mark one thing completed gives me a lift. You probably feel the same.
Heather - is this the first DEXA scan you've had? I'm sure it will be a breeze getting dealing with the X-ray table. Glad things are progressing toward your upcoming operation. And good job Max by the way.
Pip - Happy Birthday to cute Kirby! Love the photos by the way. I'm sure it will be nice when the condo painting is finished.
Tracey- good luck with the interview. I think they said you'd start immediately?
Margaret - good points about the toy selling experience.
Barbie - glad the extraction went well and Annie is getting the steps in with you these days. Sure is nice to be able to walk for a ways without sweltering. Hope that's the final big sizzle for us this summer.
Carol - is there any chance your DH can go with you to the knee class? I'm sure they'll give you written instructions about the surgery aftercare. I remember when my neighbor had a knee replacement a few years ago, she kept a big supply of ice packs in the freezer. It will be so nice for you when it's over. and you can walk pain free.
Loaf pan chicken recipe: I saw a neat recipe on FB yesterday. Marinate skinless, boneless chicken thighs with spices, herbs, lemon juice, tomato paste, diced onion and Greek yogurt. Then pack the meat into a loaf pan and bake. The finished product is impressive - slice off chunks of the chicken like a person would slice meatloaf to add to a salad or maybe even a sandwich. I'm going to make it this weekend, still thinking about the seasonings. I'm not a fan of the hot spices. If interested:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/795685292676111
About my visitors - it was so nice to reconnect with my sis and her DH, and especially my nephew. After supper on Tuesday, we adults sat at the table and he talked about his late wife's struggle with mental illness and substance abuse and his attempts to cope during the last years of her life, and how he's doing now. He is on the path to healing. I'm hoping the lines of communication will stay open between him and me. Aunties have a different perspective than parents sometimes.
Yesterday morning I hopped on the mower and sent 2 acres of dandelions to the great beyond. No more yellow for at least a few days.
Lanette
SW WA State7 -
26 flights of stairs today + walking.
Started to get my code to do what I wanted at last! I'm trying to match data from 3 very different tables and when the first successful matches happened today, I almost teared up. I suspected this particular project could be successful but getting there has tied my brain in knots. Still more work to do but nice to see some results.
Continued unpacking.
My previous commute time ranged from 30 - 50 minutes each way.
I've done the new commute twice now and it has ranged between 30 and 40 minutes so far. But it is school holidays so the traffic is usually lighter.
M in Oz
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Its time for my mega sandwich. Is it wrong to put pickled asparagus in a sandwich? I don't think so! They lay so obediently.😁. Other stuff is turkey, tomato, sprouts and sharp cheddar. I think I still have some garlic herb whipped cream cheese. That makes great "glue" for a sandwich. Holds all the slippery bits stable. All on a hearty grains and seeds bread.
Getting hair trimmed today. Its a fancy spa and salon place, but I am just done with the Supercuts experiences. My hair is wonky for a week. These last two times, she is caring, plus she starts with a shampoo. Supercuts has done away with any water option since they stopped during COVID. This new place is expensive, but I am happy. The salon gal is owner plus a Navy wife. We get along swimmingly.💖⚓
I shall play the piano for a bit, then walk up to another strip mall place and have a pedicure. Even prepped my legs so I'm not "that old hairy lady" that the Asian gals can giggle about! Also there's those massage chairs..... It will be a nice afternoon.💖
Didn't manage the farmers market with husband. He took a nap in his chair, and I went upstairs to take one. Under covers with the electric blanket on! Whidbey gets a breeze so even if its sunny out, its brisk most of the time. With me intermittent fasting, I am colder as well. My hands and feet, as most energy is going to my organs and my feet and hands are left to fend for themselves!😂
Chatted with my eldest via Messenger texting. Its nice he ends his day of work with a note to me before he grabs a shower and heads to bed. He's out in the Big Blue on his carrier participating in a huge joint countries exercise. Its something that's scheduled, widely publicized so its not like I am sharing government secrets. Its called RIMPAC, the photos online with all the different countries ships all sailing in formation diring past RIMPACs is amazing.⚓💖
Have a great day ladies!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Been MIA the last few days, sick with some kind of virus. Better now (on the mend). The whole left side of my face was swollen for a day then went away. IDK. No other symptoms except a headache and tiredness. Getting better so not gonna worry about it.
No food porn for the last few days. Nothing even close to normal eating with this virus. Back to it today. Had cream of rice, with almond milk, butter, and almond butter in it. Green tea for breakfast today. Will post the rest later.
The Healthie 80/20 app I’m using, is giving me fits. I cannot watch any of the videos any more but I do have access to the PDF’s. I signed up for the plan that gives me a lot more but have not gotten anything from them so will cancel. I’ve been contacting them but they continue to say my “provider” has to fix it. I keep telling them I don’t have a provider but an assigned coach by them that is posting the info and I have no chat, email, or phone number to contact him. I’ve asked him questions in my journal which is one way they gave me to contact him, but no responses. I told them the program is great but I have to cancel the subscription as I am not getting any of the services. I did not get any answers from them once I sent that email. Frustrating. It is a great program, but the service stinks!
RVRita in Roswell9 -
Today is Etch-a-Sketch day! I bought my DH one because he loves to fidget. He was excited about it! LOL Boys and their toys!
RVRita in Roswell 👽2 -
Lisa ... your "snake" encounter had me laughing!
Rebecca ... I take a can of v-8 into my mom's facility every day. She absolutely loves it!
Annie ... I usually visit my mom about 30 minutes after her lunch ... she never can remember what she just ate ...
Carol ... I will be praying for you as you prepare for surgery. Make certain your husband, or whomever is going with you on the day of surgery, hears all of the instructions and details too.
Tracey ... good luck with the interview. You will do amazing. I've been thinking about your recent education and the truth is that all you learned can be applied to any work situation ... most of us never grow up you know ...
Barbara ... hope you don't have to lose anymore trees ...
Beth near Buffalo6 -
SophieRosieMom wrote: »
Tina - you must have a wonderful B & B - company coming and staying THREE weeks? Um, do you have any slots open this winter? I might find my way south!
Better close for now. Want to get a few more things done outside before the stinkin' broiler gets set on high sizzle.
***Reminder to get Weekly Check-In info to me by Monday noon ***
Keep cool ladies.
Lanette
SW WA State
Ha! I do not really care for entertaining. It’s very stressful for me. But, they are good friends and are coming from a long way, so their visit is long. However, we are all going to Hawaii together for a week, so that will relieve me of the entertaining pressure and we will all have fun. There was a fare sale, so we all took advantage of it! It’s less expensive for me to fly to Hawaii than to Kansas.
Tina in CA
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Afternoon ladies
Not feeling great..just pushing fluids.. and taking my meds..Tracy has the glucose test tomorrow she failed the first one,her OB thinks its because of the twin..but lord,I remember drinking that sweet stuff and having to get my blood drawn once an hr.
I have an appointment with the urology aprn but not until August. So im hoping after this round of antibiotics things calm down.
But it is getting a bit rediculous..
Monique- thanks for the hair assessment.. my hairdresser says the best way for my hair to do that would be to just grow it out like that..to hard with the red in my hair now..so I see her on the 23rd and we will discuss..
Little boy and his bugs lol5 -
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This week I have had my pre-op physical, blood work, chest x-ray, and a 2 hr class on the knee replacement procedure. It will be outpatient surgery so I will go home the same day. I will be given a bunch of equipment to use after the surgery to prevent blood clots, etc. So afraid I will forget to do everything they expect. I am scheduled to go to physical therapy the day after the surgery. Wish me luck!
Carol in GA
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lots of prayers for a speedy recovery from your surgery and I am sure they will help you remember all the things you need to do.
Take notes, just in case
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Lisa--Beautiful. She is going to love it.
Pip--Happy be-lated birthday to Kirby. 2 -
Test is done, back home. Stopped at Hobby Lobby and found the fabric I wanted for the side and bottom panels, and then at the store for Corey.
Exhaustion is an understatement. These days wear on me.
Time for a nap!
Later,
Love,
Lisa7 -
Stat for the-
Outside bike ride- 3hrs 21min 34sec, 335elev, 57aw, 110ahr, 154mhr, 12.8amph, 43.07mi= 1378c
Strava app = 773c
Took an easy ride, not too fast
Started at 5am got home I think around 8:30am
Thanks for the happy bdays for kirby, I did get a cutie didn’t I. :0)
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This week I have had my pre-op physical, blood work, chest x-ray, and a 2 hr class on the knee replacement procedure. It will be outpatient surgery so I will go home the same day. I will be given a bunch of equipment to use after the surgery to prevent blood clots, etc. So afraid I will forget to do everything they expect. I am scheduled to go to physical therapy the day after the surgery. Wish me luck!
Carol in GA
I am fascinated at how different all the surgeons are for knee replacements. A good friend just did his and his instructions before and after are so different than mine were.
You will do fine. Your knee pain will be gone after the surgery. The soft tissue damage from the surgery will be painful, of course, but that will get better day by day.
Best of luck!
Okie in the TX Hill Country8 -
We have a burst water main at the bottom of our road, so the cold water is off. (We do have a hot water tank) I hope it's back on by the morning!
The woman at the scan measured my height, so I now am back in my normal range - 5ft 4 1/4 ins. When I was younger I was 5ft 5 ins, so I guess that's not too much shrinkage!
I had a nap afterwards, for about 50 mins, but I'm ready for sleep tonight.
Tomorrow is quiet. Because I'm keeping away from people's germs, I've decided to wait for the bathroom flooring until after the op. Don't want to be getting on buses and chatting to strangers. It's been there for years so it can wait. I can look online for ideas. I wore a good mask at the clinic.
We are going to see Bea's performance on Sunday afternoon, but that is outside in the park. I can wear a mask in the Uber.
Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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My friend who dances with me on Friday mornings texted to say that her daughter had been exposed to Covid and wondered if she should not dance with me this morning. Since she interacts a lot with her daughter, Jake said he didn't want her coming over. With all his health problems along with chemo, he is especially immune compromised. It wasn't a problem for me because I can dance by myself but she needs me to lead
🌻Got up super early again this morning so Annie and I had another long and lovely walk as the sun came up. It was especially good because it got really hot later and we didn't walk much. The house is cool and we have great stuff to watch on TV.
🌞🌻Carol There were several women in my line dance class who had had knee replacements and they said that the key to a good recovery was to follow directions. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you.
🐾🐕👣🚶♀️🤩Barbie in NW WA3
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