WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2024
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Heather - is your surgery Thursday or Friday?
I need to look at one of those over the fridge shelves. I have a whole cupboard up there that I could be using more effectively.
Mcmillonmail - I’m sorry I keep forgetting your name. I have the biggest respect for anyone that can work in healthcare, but I think pediatrics deserves even more.
I haven’t done any scrapbooking the last two weeks as it’s been too hot in that room.
My first interview went well, I gave a 2nd one finally scheduled today for Friday with the higher ups.
Machka - what gets me is that the position is actually open and no one has been doing it, therefore the longer they wait the bigger mess it will be to have someone come into.
Terri - Happy Anniversary!!!! Enjoy your day.
Lanette - that’s very insightful about the foot and dementia. I can see how that would connect.
Good news for Rosie and your wallet.
Lisa - that’s wonderful! I’m glad they came through. I think I need to make that in a mug for my SIL too!
Any interview process I have been involved with here as HR or the employee has never been this long for me, I guess it’s because people used to move so quickly here and it was an employees market so they didn’t want to risk losing someone they wanted.
I should know by the end of the week next week I assume now that I have the second interview scheduled for Friday.
Debbie - Scary stuff, glad your Mom’s home is safe.
Our poor little town of Jasper is losing structures. Maligne Lodge, Mount Robson Inn and the Petro Canada are gone last I heard. The firefighters are the only people left in town, even the first responders have been evacuated.
I really hope we get rain soon.
I finished the 3rd snowman tonight. Next week I’ll start on a bank for Michaela.
I started stripping my table today. What a job!
Tracey in Edmonton
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Gratitudes:
Today: This morning’s power outage was shorter than Monday’s ;}
Yesterday: T3 is low normal so MD recommends snacking on a little Nori to make sure I’m getting enough iodine. Funny I thought living on the coast was a natural source Anyhoo I’m thankful he’s not pushing thyroid meds. Mammo last month recommended breast MRI as the tissue is so dense. Family history reinforces the recommendation. Anyone have any experience? Is it as uncomfortable as the usual 3D smoosh?
Carol it amazes me that they have you walking immediately after the surgery. Bravissima!
Tracey love, love the Patches adventure and the look on Michaela’s face when they were reunited. How did you feel about the people interviewing you, did they feel compatible, honest, trustworthy, fun?
Terri, Happy Anniversary. 58 years, what an accomplishment!
Allie the hair cut. The Jean and Sean drama, not so much. Have you looked into AlAnon for family members of alcoholics? Might help prepare you to set and stick to your boundaries …
Lisa sorry to hear the past few days were rough. Congrats on the raise!
Rori glad to hear all’s well. Thanks for the Good Earth spicy tea tip, would never have thought of it for helping get the last of the solution down.
It’s been 6 sessions of BB&B since July 3 and I’m thankful I’ve gone. When coach asked how it was going I said “It’s HARD, but so worthwhile. Think there are tiny improvements, a bit easier to rise from a chair, etc. “ What I forgot to mention is that while balance is not yet noticeably better, stamina seems to be. That having been said, after BB&B and line dance today, I’m POOPED. No energy to make tuna salad, roast beets, prep artichoke, groom Tumble. Ah well, tomorrow after we return from nail trims…
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.
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Tracey - The worst part of any furniture job is stripping the old varnish or paint off, isn't it? Once you start, though, you can't stop! 😲😁 Good luck on the interview, dear heart. You will do well. Look forward to seeing the finished table, too. I'm so sorry about the fires. Loving the snowman.
Terri - Happy anniversary!
Rori - Pleased that the scope went well.
Heather - Many good wishes on the surgery. You seem to have done better distracting yourself ahead of time this time, I think it's easier to deal with things when we know exactly what to expect. Hope the surgery is quick and successful and recovery is swift and painfree.
Allie - Hope you wake feeling better.
Thanks for noticing that I was MIA, I do tend to post a lot, don't I? Occasionally the weight of the last few years descends on me and I react to one of my to-be-expected, occasional tough days more like a honey badger than a plucky Pollyanna-type. I would have savaged anyone within ten feet of me quite happily there for a couple days. Best to remain silent. Luckily those are infrequent.
Medical shtuffs:Appointment snuck up on me, I had it in my calendars for Friday, but it's tomorrow morning. Initial dermatologist appointment, part of the baseline stuff for the Skyrizi. Should be hearing from ophthalmologist soon, and then just full round of lab work in two weeks. Was asked to get them done two weeks after first home injection.
But, bright spot is that, barring any issues with the lab work, that should set me up for a bit of a break. After all these are done, nothing in sight until late September colonoscopy 😳😲👀. Not my fav, but never met anyone who LIKES doing that prep. Trying to just think about it as a Hollywood colon cleanse. Urk. Because of my issues, it's a three-day clear liquid fast... then the usual prep.
K - My middle-of-the-night spate of loquacity has dried right up, time to head back to bed.
Later y'all,
Love,
Lisa2 -
Barbara, I haven't had a breast MRI, but other MRI, and it is loud but not uncomfortable. I get ultrasounds with my mammogram, earlier because of dense breasts, but now because they want to make sure nothing develops in my reduced right breast. The ultrasound is super easy. No pain at all.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR3 -
Prayers for all of you going through the fire season! That sounds so scary!
Tracey ~ Wishing you the best on your interview. When my son got is last job, he was interviewed over and over but it has worked out well for him.
Carol in GA3 -
Very wakeful night. Lots of reading. I'm reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. I will download a new one for the post op wakefulness. Something familiar and soothing for the night hours.
I can nap today, as I'm not expecting to sleep well tonight! Nerves. I will sleep during the op on Friday anyway!
I find not being able to sleep on my side/front after the op very disconcerting. It was a couple of weeks for me last time.
Ginny - So glad to hear about the stability.
Tracey - V good luck with the second interview.
Carol - I have little energy. I do a little bit at a time, during my peak energy times. I break most tasks down into sections and don't mind if I have to leave it half-way, until the next session. I aim at progress, not perfection, and am happy with just throwing away one thing, or cleaning one half of a shelf. It took me two days to install the fridge rotator, done in small sessions.
1 Get some out of date jars out of fridge.
2 Empty contents carefully.
3 Wash jars for recycling.
4 Take jars to door for putting in bin. (John put them in the glass bin)
5 Remove current jars.
6 John removes and washes fridge shelf. Puts back.
7 I install new rotator and put remaining jars back.
All these things were done at different times and over two days. I can only work in very short bursts because of my hip and general energy. I spend most of my time resting. Overdoing things results in injury and exhaustion.
Every single thing that leaves my house for good, I count as a victory. I love to simplify my life.
I aim for less, every day. It gives me so much more.
Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Feeling devastated about Jasper. I love that town. So many good memories.
Machka in Oz4 -
Lisa - Last time I was in agony before the op. I would've cut my own leg off rather than carry on like that. I don't know how people wait over a year for these ops. I could barely walk ten steps, and was in radiating pain all night. Plus I was battling a UTI with a deadline to meet! Plus I was isolating. I couldn't wait to get to the operating table.
This time I'm mobile, within reason, and in no more discomfort that a couple of paracetamol won't fix. I am staying away from people, but happily Zooming and telephone chatting. Decluttering gives me peace and pleasure.
It certainly feels weird to be submitting myself again to the considerable pain of the post op days. I will ask for better pain management for the Saturday morning. That was horrible, but they wanted me perky for my first physio, and an X-ray downstairs. I was not amused. Nor did I enjoy the bedpan and the commode, but they were only once each, and then I was able to get to the toilet on my crutches.My main problem was fluctuating BP, so they were very wary of letting me walk at first.
So, I'm not anticipating a light ride, but it needs doing, and I will be glad when it's over.
Sorry you've had a bad few days. Horrible.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx7 -
Morning ladies
Another yucky night,but only because i had a later nap,and Alfie is on a new kick of getting up to use the wee wee pad at night and expecting a treat when he grts back..and if he doesn't get it, then he starts barking..honestly
If its not him its the cat lol,headache a tad better, but sinuses still aching.
I get a little reprieve ,Alfie to the groomer in a few minutes.
Good Luck Heather xoxo5 -
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Good morning ladies!
Just a quick observation.
I watched a short video yesterday that talked about the massive health hack that people forget.... any guesses?
It's that we are the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with. (I think we've mentioned this before in this group.)
Many days, you ladies in this group are my 5 (plus) people.
I consider myself very, very fortunate.
More later-
Lanette
SW WA State6 -
Good morning beautiful ladies!
Terri happy anniversary!
Ginny stable cancer Yay!
Debbie so glad the fire missed your Mom's. Yay!
Lisa congratulations on your raise!
Tracey keep up hope! It's a long tough process.
Carol I can't read my note lol! Maybe recovery? Hope your recovery is going well!
Rori glad your test is over and done!
Barbara it's tough to find that balance of enough exercise to boost energy without being tired out.
Heather love your attitude!
I did well on the party prep yesterday. I ordered chicken and sandwiches and a cake! Today I want to buy the wine. And take my dad to get thyroid blood work done. Ever onward!
Have a great day! May you all be happy, healthy, safe and free!
Annie in Delaware5 -
I was in the ER until 1:30 AM last night. Fell the night before trying to get up from the toilet and evidently damaged my sutures and head. They x-rayed, checked for blood clots, and scanned my head which ended up showing no definite damage. Will go to my Ortho Dr this morning and see what he can do to fix this mess. Would show a photo of the damage but don't want to gross anyone out.
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Carol, I am so sorry. I am holding good thoughts that there will be a simple repair and healing from now on.1
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Oh Carol. I'm so sorry. I'm thankful your head seems fine. I'm sure they can straighten your knee out.
Flea
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Oh Carol - So sorry! I hope there is just superficial damage. It's all our worst nightmare!
My admission time is 10 am tomorrow. I was hoping for the 7 am slot, but last time I had to wait several hours to go down, and she said it might be quicker this way. So, a few in front of me. I hope the surgeon is still on good form.
I can eat at midnight, and drink water until 9 am. At least it won't be a mad scramble to sanitize etc early in the morning, though I'm pretty sure I will be awake early.
Meatballs for dinner (homemade and frozen). Nice and easy. I might have a bagel at midnight. I have some cinnamon and raisin ones that are great with cheddar cheese, cucumber, onion, and lettuce. Looking forward to it already.
I've got my small suitcase out of the attic, just got to pack a few bits. The rest can wait until the morning. (Electronics etc) Will probably go by Uber with John as there is no parking on a weekday. He will enjoy the walk home. He will want to visit afterwards, but can get a bus most of the way. The car park is open on Sundays for non-staff, so he can pick me up OK.
Feel a bit more settled now.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx6 -
Carol - I'm so sorry - I'm sure your surgeon can get things righted... Hope you feel better soon!3
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Carol - Oh no! Hope everything can be fixed easily and measures can be taken that it doesn't happen again. Sending big hugs!!!
Tracey - so happy to hear the interview has been scheduled. Hope that rotten smoke clears up once and for all. I just read more about Jasper. I have very few troubles compared to what the folks in that city are experiencing. Has there been any mention of the causes of these many fires? Lightning strikes? Humans? Might be too early to send investigators in. What a shame.
Annie - sounds like the party prep is coming along just fine. When does your sister arrive?
Heather - it won't be long now, the hip surgeries will be behind you. Good job moving forward and getting little things done, what a good feeling! I constantly remind myself that keeping busy while waiting is so important.
Debbie - what a scare yesterday with your mom's place and that fire. Hope it's all under control today.
Got a quick sunrise walk in (48F) and picked blueberries at neighbors next door then went across the street to Roger's blueberry bushes. So appreciative of their generosity.
Lanette
SW WA State3 -
Not sure what I had. For three days whatever it was seemed to want to make every place in my body hurt and cramp. I laid low and continued to eat my anti-inflamatory diet. I walked DrewB the best I could. It did get me out in the fresh air. I feel much better today only slightly tired. I do believe my diet is helping me recover faster. No aches or pains today. Went to bed early and slept pretty well. Weight dropped too 155-157. I weigh at night and then in the morning. There is a two pound range. I occasionally miss the treats and bread. I like how I feel and how quickly I recover from being sick to ever go back to my old way of eating. There are numerous you-tube and Doctors like William Davis and Dr. Fuhrman who keeps me going on this path. When I read their works I add the ideas that work for me and make a nod to those that don't fit. I try the idea and see if I feel better and keeps my weight going in the right direction or stays stable. Again like any lifestyle change there is more than one way to go about it. I found making a couple big ones early (no gluten) and increasing veggies and then following those with smaller changes like adding fermented foods when I had the chance (Kimchi, fermented cherries) and eating smaller portions of meats.6
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Message from my brother's wife.
A long journey.
Of course, I took one look at my aged miracle basil on the windowsill and decided it was looking very tired. It's at least 18 months old and they are annuals. It did not look as if it would survive my absence.
So pesto it was. Sent John out in the rain to buy pinenuts, toasted them, opened a new can of olive oil, and severely cut back the poor plant. Made two absolutely delicious meals worth. I didn't put the parmesan in now, as I think it freezes better without. Loads of garlic. Dare I say, it came out booootifull.
The shorn basil is fed and watered.
So now I'm knackered!
Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxx
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Plain looking dinner yesterday. Ham, beans, and wonderful salad! I’m a bit off this morning. My mother was in the hospital due to 2 doctors not checking her medicines and she had a reaction to the conflicting medications. Wound up in the ER and now in a nursing/rehab facility for a few days. She is in CT and I’m in NM, there is nothing I can do so just staying here concerned. She is disoriented right now but recovering.
This serves as a warning to all of us. Please keep track of your meds from different doctors and be sure to check with doctors each time medications are changed or added. I keep a list and research anything new added or strength changes. Bring a list or the meds to EVERY appointment just in case!!
RVRita in Roswell7 -
Today is a good day for a hot fudge sundae or grapes, wine, and cheese. HMmMM both sound good!!
RVRita in Roswell
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Barbara - I haven’t had an experience with an MRI on breasts, but have had two for different reasons and I just laid there with my eyes closed, not painful at all except for my claustrophobia.
I felt like I had known the ladies I interviewed with forever, it was so comfortable and I felt we really clicked. Now just to sell the head office lady.
Lisa - some of this stain, varnish, whatever is probably from the 1800’s. I do have the polyurethane that my dad used in the 80’s off though. It’s rainy today so it will be Monday before I do more.
Sorry you had a couple rough days.
Carol - I’m hoping that this works well for me as well. I just really want to get to work and stay there until I retire.
Heather - is the shelf you bought in the fridge?
It sounds like a long ordeal for your brother but it sounds promising for a good outcome.
It sounds like you’re keeping busy on this last day before surgery.
Machka - I’m devastated about Jasper too. I prefer it to Banff.
Annie - you’re doing well organizing the party. I bet your dad will love it.
Carol - I’m so sorry to hear you fell, hopefully no damage that can’t be fixed easily.
Lanette - I assume that it’s humans because there hasn’t been lightning around lately, but this could also have been started by lightning because it’s a wildfire that started in the forest from my understanding. The news hasn’t been able to get much information this morning, the military is being called in and there are several agencies trying to get firefighters in there. The last I heard they were just trying to save important infrastructure, communications, water treatment facility for example. It did say this morning that Jasper Park Lodge golf course was on fire, that would be a tremendous loss if the lodge goes.
I’m not sure what to do today, it is incredibly smoky, and raining very lightly off and on so no outside stuff.
I guess I could clean or go scrapbook as it is much cooler.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Machka - if you are able to find CISN FM 103.9 on FB they have posted a video from Jasper. Just devastating.
Tracey3 -
After watching DH being on 10 meds. Many for side effects caused by another med. The only way I will take any med is when the doctor gets at the root cause of what is wrong with me! I wish I wasn't in the minority. I am over 65 years of age and on no conventional medications. I wish there were more people my age who could be off all conventional meds. I have learned you cannot outrun a poor diet!
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Rita - Sorry about your mama. So scary. My best friend had to yank up her mom's doctors as they were prescribing a number of things that caused her mother's dizziness and falls, etc. Now she's dealing with the same problems with her dad, at 85 and her mother-in-law, who's 92. It's a constant issue, docs not talking to each other.
Heather - It does sound quite hopeful for your brother. Thinking about him and the family. Your basil might do better outside - I moved mine out to Corey's garden and it perked right up. Change of scenery, maybe? 🤷🏻♀️👀😁
I'm utterly exhausted. She did remove one neural fibroma, did not expect it to show any issues, but they test them anyway. Medical stuff just wears me out. Time to go lay down.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR7 -
Same old..same old around here. Did a body pump DVD and then water class yesterday. I’ve found that what works for me is if I do my workout then go in the pool and start swimming and then join the water aerobics class works for me.
Went to CVS and asked for a raincheck. They refused to give it to me since they’d already given me two. I did call the CVS headquarters and they said that I should have been given it. It’s not my fault that they didn’t order enough stock for a sale. Anyway, I had to go there to get a prescription today and suddenly (at full price) there were 4 boxes of cereal on the shelf. Makes me wonder if they didn’t have it in the back and didn’t put it out until the sale was over so that their profit is just a bit higher.
The relay for my oven still isn’t in. The gal said when she looked it up, it was in stock. But when she ordered it, it was out of stock. Hope they get it in soon. Maybe what I should do is buy a dessert. That’ll insure that it comes in….lol
Cut the weeds Tuesday. Glad we got it done since it’s been raining since then.
Went to the orthotic MD. Lanette, showed him the Crocs that I’ve been wearing at your suggestion and how they’re comfortable. He did put another part on the insert so my foot isn’t hitting the ground and it does feel better. The other day at the water aerobics I have a pair of shoes, cheap Aldi Croc knock-offs but good enough to go from the locker room to the pool to the shower back to the locker room. Yet, I could feel the “burning” sensation. I don’t feel that with the inserts. He did suggest perhaps seeing a podiatrist so I told him how this one MD wouldn’t see me, he gave Vince a real hard time (because we’re on Medicare???) and another one didn’t accept Medicare. He said he’d talk to the podiatrist who refused to see me.
Margaret – congrats on the “break”
Barbara – no idea when the part for the stove will be in. The good news, tho, is that I can still use the stovetop and grill.
I’m definitely a minimalist and Vince is one of those “let’s keep it ‘just in case’
Rita – “brain day”. I really enjoy playing mahjongg
Once before we were in the Outlook in heavy rain and the gauges would go down and then up. Just now Vince left to meet a guy to sell him a music stand and the same thing happened so he came home. The plan is to meet later if the rain stops, but I told him to take my car just in case. Guess this happens only when it’s raining
Water came in again at BK and was in the food so I went over by where they wash the dishes and finished the prep. Seems it happens when it rains, so they’re probably getting a lot of water in the store right now. Guess if I need to, I’ll do the prep again over by the washing table. About the only thing I like about doing it there is the fact that I can use two sinks.
I think I told you that my neighbor has blueberries, you have to pick them tho. They ARE small, but sweet. Took a fair amount of time to do so I just don’t think I’ll do it again. Especially since blueberries are on sale at Food Lion
Margaret – when schools, etc. have fundrainsers, I just give them a donation, too. Unless I REALLY want what they are selling. 9 times out of 10, tho, it’s just junk
Tracey – the one thing I think of is if a child doesn’t “get” a certain concept (sometimes you need someone else to present it to you), how can someone else who doesn’t speak Spanish (or French) show them. Like, when I was young for the life of me I couldn’t “get” long division. Then my girlfriend’s mother showed me and suddenly it “clicked”. Sure hope the smoke clears for you. Prayers for Jasper
Made protein waffles for another day, thinking that I’ll make a spinach feta pie since it’s raining and maybe some more rice krispie treats
Carol – so glad to hear that the surgery went well. Oh no! You fell. Hope everything works out for you. So glad your head is OK
I have some exercise equipment that I’ve either never used (TRX home system) or that I used to use but now that I’m older (boo) I find that I really can’t use like 10 pound weights. 8 is fine for me, don’t want to injure myself
Allie – love the cut. Makes your face look thinnner. I agree with barbie about your brother
Rori – when I get to the end of the colonoscopy prep, I usually have to hole my nose just to get it down. That’s the ONLY time I ever have Gatorade, maybe that’s why I don’t care for it, I associate it with an unpleasant experience. A straw might be a good idea. Gets that stuff past the taste buds. Honestly, I’m afraid to use any tea to get the last bit down. I don’t want to associate tea with a bad experience.
One house in our neighborhood sold in, literally, days but that was to another lady who got remarried and they wanted a house that was “theirs” not “his” or “hers” but she didn’t want to leave the neighborhood so they paid $17,000 over asking price. Another house down the road from me sold in less than a week. The house that lady owned sold in about a week. Another house in our neighborhood sold in 2 weeks. Probably because it was on the market for $1.1 MILLION. But it sold in two weeks
Heather – how did you clean your fridge shelf? I’ve found that a good way is to use, now don’t laugh, microwave cleaner. Good luck tomorrow
Oh, today I saw a sign that BK has this new thing. If you leave your uniform, you can ask for a clean one and they will clean it. To me that’s called using a washing machine.
Terry – happy anniversary (belated)
Debbie – sure hope your mom is OK after the fire
Lisa – congrats on the raise
Margaret – I will be on a med only if I have to. Now Vince on the other hand…. I remember when his mother was nearing the end, she was on 10 different medications. My father is the same as I am….he was on 5 different medications at the end. Tell Vince that you can’t outrun a poor diet…. He’ll just say that Richard Simmons dying at 53 and Keith Richards still living is proof enough...lol
Well, I think I’ve pretty well caught up.
Michele NC4 -
Tracey - Yes, it's on the top shelf of a very tall fridge.
I have recently put two conventional lazy Susans in another cupboard side by side.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx2 -
Oops! Can't make the spinach feta pie because need the oven for that. Decided to make a chocolate pudding pie instead of the rice krispie bars we just had.
Michele NC5 -
So very, very sorry about Jasper. It really hurts to see such a historic town ravaged by fire. Terrible.
😢
Love Heather UK xxxxxx0
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