WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2024
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Since it's the Olympics. I thought I'd share this story of one of my former co-workers, when she was an Olympic gymnast in the 1972 Olympics. Very inspiring. I've heard her tell this story so many times, and it makes me cry every time. The experience changed her life.
https://youtu.be/BL3nRa07qIE?si=FUMwGNFazgq2uF9n
Flea
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Today’s gratitude: Vet can see Tumble tomorrow at 10, but danged if I know whether it's in the Brookings hospital or the Gold Beach clinic. Won’t make it to BB&B, but might get to dance.
Heather so thankful pain-at-rest is gone. Hope pain-in-motion follows it away soon. Home. Ahh!
Carol I’m with Sue, it’s hard for me to imagine knee replacement on an outpatient/same day basis. SMH.
Lisa
the image of you on a step stool with an air gun in one hand and a hammer in the other. Wonder woman, or trying out for Rosie the Riveter?
Lanettte won’t get a DEXA until September’s implants are healed. Then will discuss results with MD to try to stay off the alendronate
Tumble’s limp is like that funny sound your car makes… until you get it to the mechanic. Now that we have an appointment tomorrow, she hasn’t limped all day I’m feeling unsettled and anxious. The universe must be trying to teach me to be flexible and unflappable. Have a massage Tuesday that I don’t want to cancel because they are booked months out, but must be home by 12:30 to meet with the life insurance nurse to see if they’ll sell me some. Thursday have a Chiropractor appointment at 10:30 but the warranty repair tech will be here any time between 8-5 to fix the lid lock on the new Speed Queen washing machine. It keeps locking and not releasing until I unplug the machine. Joe will have to demo and explain that to the tech if s/he gets here while I’m in town. I don’t like burdening Joe with details like that and I really don’t like having more than one “thing” scheduled a day (other than BB&B & line dancing). Grump!
Debbie those pecan chewies sound delish!
Flea, the Nancy Thiess Marshall/Chou Chia-Sheng story, wow, just WOW!
Just finished straining my first batch of goat milk yogurt and Zing! It’s tangy! Not sure the end product is worth the work. The 2 qts I picked up today for next week’s chevre might have to be it for awhile.
Well thank you ladies, checking in with you has calmed me down enough to try to sleep. I’ll simply call the vets at 8 when they open and find out which direction to drive . . . :laugh: And think about the washer tech tomorrow, at Tara
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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I read today but didn’t take any notes.
Heather - happy to read that you are at home.
Kylia - you “sound” more calm since you adopted the kittens.
We arrived back to the hotel last night and I was hungry. The lineup for the concession was so long at the race I didn’t want to do it. We ended up ordering a pizza. I haven’t liked pizza very much lately, but they had it in the car and delivered in 4 minutes. It was so hot and delicious. I ate too much of it and have suffered all day today.
I am praying that this week I receive an offer.
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Good morning, lovely ladies.
Heather: Boo to the downside of anaesthetics.
Tracey: We are all praying you get that offer.
We are going to our new optician this morning.
Virtual (((hugs))) held extra long and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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Kylia-I understand the employment issues. I have staff late for their first day of work; they also think they can take days off without pay just because. They seem to forget they are not an island unto themselves-others depend upon them being there and doing their part.
Heather-don't push your recovery but it sounds like it is going very well!
Barbara-thanks for the link. I am trying to do everything I can between now and scan in February. I tried one bottle of the strontium but then laid off it while getting other blood work straight then I forgot about it! Also didn't catch the K2 difference-I have been taking MK4 instead of 7 as the report recommends. I researched and alot of companies put the two together. I have order mk7 to take with what I have on stock (don't want to waste if I don't have to.
Allie-it seems like you have been catching everything going around. Get well for your cruise!
I have a staff member currently pretty sick from Covid. She has had it multiple times. She has pretty severe congestion, etc. Tried to get paxlovid but it is on back order.
Need to get ready for office. Have a 9:30 meeting I need to prep for. Didn't do anything for the job this weekend so need to hustle today!
Take care call,
Ginny in Ohio5 -
Morning, my chicks...
Fell in bed by 8:15 last night, tired to the point of nearly weeping. Even trying to conserve some energy, stop before I got too hot, etc., somehow I still pushed past the edges. Popped right back up at 3 a.m., but that's OK, gave me time to get my usual Monday morning off to a good start, get my meds set up for the week, get some laundry, etc., done, before Corey's up.
With my second cup of tea in me now, I feel like I might make it. I'm not sure he understands that I get up this early for HIS sake. Until after my first cup of tea, I'm kind of a honey badger, honey bunch. Grr! 🦡 😲🤣 I think part of the problem yesterday was that I decided I would try a cup of iced coffee for the first time in a month, and it left me feeling vaguely nauseated all day. Feel so much better when I stick with tea!
Barbara - More Rosie than Wonder Woman, I'm thinking. Wonder Woman never seems to sweat. 😁 The overscheduled days always make me just exhausted. Too much overthinking for me, too.
Tracey - Add my voice to the chorus. Thoughts going up for the best possible outcome for you.
One load of laundry out and folded, second in the dryer. I think I'll wash the bathroom rugs, too. It's already 74 degrees outside, so my window for working outside will be quite short, and that will let me get some floors vacuumed and mopped inside. Not at the door leading out to the carport! That will be loaded with sawdust tracking in for another couple days... not useful to clean the floor in front of it.
Here's what's completed - before and now. It will all get a coat of white paint. Still deciding on the doors. Tempted to go with teal, but haven't quite chosen yet. The trim will all probably stay as natural wood.
And the pantry shelf that I need to finish caulking this morning so it's ready to paint today or tomorrow:
Still got a half hour or so, and want to get a couple seams done on the quilt.
Off to the races...later,
Love,
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Good morning beautiful ladies!
Well my nephew is coming with his wife and two small kids, says my sister. I'm not sure how this is going to work, but I'm trying not to jump into the middle. I have not offered any airport trips because I am busy with the party. My sister is in charge of the sailing trip so she can worry about the kids on the boat. The baby might be eighteen months or so. The car might get sold or it might not; either way is okay. Deep breath, and no borrowing trouble. I just have to help clean, especially the papers and junk. And try to sneak in a shower. And make spaghetti and a salad for dinner. And wrap presents and keep dad out of trouble. I can do my part. And remember that no police and no hospital makes it a good day.
I do need to read up on how to sell a car. One idea was just to sign over the title. Another conflicting idea is that we need to return the handicap plate to the DMV. Then the buyer needs a temporary tag to get back to Ohio. Hmm. Maybe they can mail the plate back to us when they get a new one.
I can picture you all helping me to breathe deep and relax and think about kittens! Thank you so much!
Have a great day my friends! May you all be happy, healthy, safe and free!
Annie in Delaware
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OregonMother wrote: »Since it's the Olympics. I thought I'd share this story of one of my former co-workers, when she was an Olympic gymnast in the 1972 Olympics. Very inspiring. I've heard her tell this story so many times, and it makes me cry every time. The experience changed her life.https://youtu.be/BL3nRa07qIE?si=FUMwGNFazgq2uF9n
Flea
Willamette Valley, OR
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Flea Thank you for sharing her story!
Working on breathing through my nose especially at night. Nose breathing has many health benefits. The current book I am reading refers to James Nestor who wrote Breathe. There are other ways to improve your health besides diet and exercise. Learning to breathe properly through your nose can help with anxiety too! When we are upset there is a tendency to breathe shallow and through the mouth. If this continues too long it can contribute to other health problems like dental problems, sleep apnea, and weight gain.3 -
Ugh had a whole post set and it went poof
Alfie staying another day with Tom and my throat still scratchy. And head still full..
Im not much into the Olympics so will not be watching that..
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Feeling really tired lately and DH struggling with congestion but will not go to doctor. Could be CoVid for both of us or maybe sinus infections. IDK. Went to be at 8:15 last night, read for 45 minutes then fell right to sleep! Woke up at 12 for bathroom break for me and Brownie, then 3 AM for same. Got up at 7:30 am this morning and still feel tired. Oh, well, Think I’ll see about a zoom doctor appointment for the both of us today.
Dinner yesterday was steak but looked and tasted like pot roast! LOL DH also made a nice macaroni salad with lots of veggies in it and olive oil rather than mayo. I had 2 halo mini oranges for desert. I need to get more veggies in and less fruit! Something to work on this week. I’m trying to get 5 fruit and veggies a day. I get more than enough fruit but want to switch to more veggies. A balance to work for. 3 of each I think! I don’t count parsley or other seasonings as veggies. I get a lot of those too. Had the leftover Mac/salad for supper and 2 frozen pudding cups.
RVRita in Roswell
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Covid is still a concern where I live. The public library has free masks and Covid tests available in a basket at the book check out station. Masks are suggested at the medical center where I went for my doctor appointment on Thursday. I wore a mask in the public waiting areas but took it off when in the medical office. Today Annie and I walked a few blocks with a woman and her small dog. This is a first for Annie. It took her awhile to adjust and then she was fine and the woman and I were able to carry on a real conversation. It is drizzling today so it's cool and the ground is wet. The sunflower and pumpkin plants are enjoying the moisture. For years I watched the Olympics for hours every day and loved every minute of it. Now that we don't have network TV, I realize that I don't miss it. It was fun to watch for all those years but now I've moved on to other interests. I might watch a bit on You Tube but maybe not Barbie in NW WA 5 -
Had a busy morning! Lots of phone calls from the hospital to check on my pain levels, especially when I pointed out that the post op follow up appointment was scheduled for today and not for 6 weeks time!
Phone call with G who is struggling with her back.
Done a Waitrose order. Amazon order.
My son rang, wondering whether John could babysit at lunchtime while he went for an MRI on his ankle. I said no. He could have done the afternoon, but lunchtime is too difficult. So he's going to rearrange it. The kids have colds, so it wouldn't have been a good idea anyway. I told him to test them for covid. Do not want that.
The lactulose I overdosed on last night caused an absolute torrent of diarrhoea which lasted hours. Horrendous. I strained my side and my right arm getting up and down from the sofa about 8 times! It's v difficult! I felt I was channelling Lisa! I'm OK now and I'm using something more gentle to counter the Dihydrocodeine. I will eat some prunes as well.
Had a lovely nap this afternoon.
John has a meet up planned for coffee with his old colleague/friend on Thursday morning. She's coming down to Brighton with friends. They haven't seen each other for nearly 9 years, but she was his 'best woman' at our wedding and was at his 70th birthday weekend. It's so easy to just let friendships slip away, but he was inspired to get back in touch with her by meeting another old colleague recently. She has Multiple Sclerosis, but has a great sense of humour. That's why they hit it off despite the big difference in age. He and his sister have enjoyed many a raucous New Year with her in the past! And, no, I'm not jealous. She is great.
John is making Tandoori chicken for me tonight. He brought the bowl of yoghurt upstairs, and the spices, and I ladled the right amounts into the mix. He's just come up for cooking instructions.
Strangely I haven't felt like alcohol yet. I didn’t last time, for well over a week. I might have an AF beer.
So, I will check my pain meds and call John to chaperone me downstairs. He stands in front of me. Yesterday it was quite painful!
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
Like Allie, long, long, post went pouff!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
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I love the olympics, and all the stories, but Flea that is a story I have never heard and it is so heart warming. I want to believe it could happen today too.
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MFP Weekly Check-in July 29, 2024
Debbie in Napa Valley, CA - down a pound this week- was expecting a gain beings I walked less and didn't have aqua zumba this week. Two more weeks and I will be back walking the wetlands a couple days a week- summer vacation is over for Ezie then.
Barbara on the Southern Oregon Coast -
Better than yesterday:
Move: steps 6/7, PT 3/7, dog group, 2 BB&B, 3 line dance classes and 1 line dance demo.
Fuel: sugar 5/7, CI<CO 7/7, AF 1/7 – opportunity for improvement here!
Wt today up a half pound from last Sunday.
Still not enough PT. Challenge again this week will be to do some form of PT every day there is no BB&B class.
Rita in Roswell, NM - I’m up 3.2 pounds this week. Not sure why. I will not let it bother me, rather, I’,m focusing on the 10 pounds I lost in 6 weeks and keep following my plan! Started at 186 today at 175.9. Still good! RVRita
Lanette SW WA State – I have now lost a total of 10 pounds since March 6th, 2024. I’m loosely following the Diabetes Prevention plan presented in my Zoom class, and Rita’s plan (similar) except I’m cutting back carbs quite a bit more and am being more generous with the healthy fats. I’ve had to cut back on the walking outside to let my feet heal, but am doing more stretches and massages/foot care which are helping. Still doing a bit of house walking and limited Farmer’s walk, both with 8# weights and also with heavy watering cans outside.
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Yesterday stat for the day-
Housecleaning etc- 3hrs 53sec- dust, laundry fold/put away, make/refill hummingbird food, pressure wash back patio sun shade, water plants, change bedsheets and under wash under padding, etc= 1073c5 -
Stats for the day-
Outside bike ride- * got a flat after 32 mikes, was planning on doing 40 :0(. *, 2hrs 30min 56sec, 65aw, 605elev, 12.7amph, 137amph, 165mhr, 32mi= 1125c
Strava app = 656c
*. Having a low tired slowed my speed down, I don’t know how long it was like that, I was doing around 13.3 amph*
Walk home with bike- 31min, 22elev, 2.85ap, 109ahr, 135mhr, 1.56mi= 155c
Strava app= 191c
I’m glad I have some monkey feet to change into, not fun walking with bike shoes on.
Total cal 1280
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Heather - I think your post did arrive, in the end... unless you had one after that which was even a bit longer... I'm so sorry you had that experience with the laxative, I wouldn't wish that on anyone. 😟 Might be the reason I've had a couple of my best days of late, the derpity demon was taking a UK holiday. 😲
Those days are also due to Lactaid, which is finally helping instead of just making matters more painful. It was lovely to be able to have a yogurt cup and not suffer the horrible digestive upsets. Means I can get protein that isn't meat and cheese, with the upsets they bring on their own. Means also that I've turned some corner or other, and my gut is reacting correctly instead of all over the map. Fingers crossed!
The heat index is topping out up here at 106 and it's just breathless outside. Corey's finally stopped and gotten in the shower, and I stopped hours ago and came in the house. It's long past unbearable for me. I'll get the areas masked that we're trying not to inundate with paint in the very early morning and just let him have at it. He got a long way with a roller and brush in one tight spot already, and may just want to keep going that way. It's only two walls, but they're very big, very rough walls. We'll talk before bed, so I'll have marching instructions in the morning.
Hope it's a lovely week for all - mine is stretching out hot and dry-ish for days to come, very much August in Arkansas.
Later,
Love,
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Yes, my post miraculously reappeared! Don't know how it did that.
Will be taking my pre bed painkillers soon, and hope for a good enough night. Last night wasn't too bad, but I was awake from 4 am. I'm reading a book I'm enjoying on my Kindle, Murder at the Monastery, by Richard Coles. It's the third in the series. It means the dark hours are bearable. I treated myself to it for the op, because it was very expensive for a Kindle book. It's too hot to actually get in bed, so I'm lying on the covers and wearing the same housedress as in the day. It works for me as I don't have to struggle in and out of things, apart from knickers. I'll change tomorrow.
Carol - How are you doing?
Flea - Loved the video. What a unique memory.
I now have one physio appointment for the right hip, and another for the left hip. Oh well. They are funded by the hospital, so I imagine they like to keep the paperwork straight!
Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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I am so far behind. Our trip went well until the night before we came home. DH and I were both hit with a stomach bug. Made for interesting trip home. Then I was sick for 3 more days. Am feeling better and then I came back to work and my new person gave 2 days notice and quit. So one day at a time.
Rebecca--I hope they can figure something out soon. I love my grandchlidren, but a couple hours is enough. It is good they have you to help, but don't want to make you ill.
Heather--sorry about the news of your brother. So glad that you are doing so well and home.
Flea--The spoons it makes so much sense.
Terri--Happy 58th Anniversary.
Carol--I am so sorry. Prayers that things get better quickly
Pip--That sounds scary. I hope you can get it figured out and not happen again.
Well I am caught up and time to finish up the day and go home. DH stayed home today not feeling well. A lot of flu going around and I think he did not give himself enough time last week. He tested negative so just resting
Traci--Prayers you hear soon. They would be lucky to have you.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE 4 -
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🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
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I am so far behind. Our trip went well until the night before we came home. DH and I were both hit with a stomach bug. Made for interesting trip home. Then I was sick for 3 more days. Am feeling better and then I came back to work and my new person gave 2 days notice and quit. So one day at a time.
Rebecca--I hope they can figure something out soon. I love my grandchlidren, but a couple hours is enough. It is good they have you to help, but don't want to make you ill.
Heather--sorry about the news of your brother. So glad that you are doing so well and home.
Flea--The spoons it makes so much sense.
Terri--Happy 58th Anniversary.
Carol--I am so sorry. Prayers that things get better quickly
Pip--That sounds scary. I hope you can get it figured out and not happen again.
Well I am caught up and time to finish up the day and go home. DH stayed home today not feeling well. A lot of flu going around and I think he did not give himself enough time last week. He tested negative so just resting
Traci--Prayers you hear soon. They would be lucky to have you.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
It’s not a big deal really, just part of bike riding, it’s happened before, I have no doubt it will happen again.2 -
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I was going to post a photo of my knee and foot but decided it was too gross! Today has been a bad day for walking since the fall. Have a dr appointment Tues and just hope they can help with the swelling and black and blue.
Vicki ~ So sorry to hear you are losing yet another employee. That place must be a terrible place to work if so many keep leaving.
Lisa ~ I am lactaid intollerant and glad you have found relief in products that don't upset your tummy.
Carol in GA
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Heather ... glad to hear that your surgery is over and you can now begin the process of healing.
Tracey ... hoping you hear something soon about the job.
Pip ... scary stuff there you experienced. Glad your doctor wants to check it out.
Ginny ... yay for stable scans!
Carol ... so sorry you fell but praying you've done no damage to the knee and will soon start feeling better.
Vicki ... no fun coming home sick from a vacation ... hope you and your husband feel better soon.
Annie ... good luck with the birthday party!
Celebrated my mom's 93rd birthday last Monday. My husband and I were with her in the morning and my brother and his wife and daughter visited in the afternoon. She commented repeatedly the next day that it had been a good birthday so we all felt good about that given she's still waiting in a rehab for something to open up in long-term care.
Not sure what I did, but I pulled something in my lower back while putting away her clothes last week. I've done a lot of lifting and bending and have had intermittent back problems in my life so it's hard to say what is going on there. I saw my primary doctor on Tuesday to go over blood work and brought up the back pain. I wanted to give it a week and up until yesterday I thought I was improving but today it seems worse. So she's set up for me to get some x-rays and see what's going on. She's also giving me 3 months to make a concerted effort to clean up my diet and then we'll redo some bloodwork. I'm pretty sure that I can correct some of these borderline numbers.
I can't remember who's having oven/range problems, but my oven decided to fill the kitchen up will raw gas yesterday when I was baking a strawberry shortcake. My husband spent several years as an appliance repairman and thinks he knows what it might be so for a $60 part we'll see. Really don't want to replace the range right now.
Finally got the pool heater working and finally got into the pool. Crazy that we sink so much money into the pool and then don't get to enjoy it so I'm in it every day now. My back feels great when in the water.
Thinking of you all.
Beth near Buffalo10
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