WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2024
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Tracey - never said how much I loved the pics with the grands! Love the relationship you have with those young ones.
Allie - Hope today with Miles has gone well.
Later,
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Stats for the day-
Short outside bike ride- 1hr 34min 39sec, 187elev, 70aw, 127ahr, 159mhr, 14.1amph, 22.30mi= 802c
Strava = 443c
Short walk to meet family and back- 23.04min, 18elev, 3.16ap, 96ahr, 127mhr, 1.23mi= 127c
Strava app= 151c
Walk home to gym- 12.54min, .53mi= 76c
Strava app= 65c
Elliptical machine- 35min, 5incl, 5resist, 133ahr, 159mhr, 2.80mi= 322c
Walk gym to home- 12.50min, .53mi= 59c
Strava app= 66c
Total cal 1386
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Lanette--We have gotten a lot of rain this last week. A couple nights tornados were around. We lucked out and none hit in town. Down by Lincoln they had several touch down. Haven't had to turn the sprinkers on yet. Two nights ago we had rain with high winds. Took down several big trees in town. Then during the day gets so hot over 100. I am so looking forward to Fall.
Flea--Beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
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Miles passed out...
Tracy had drs appt.. with Fetal Monitor Dr
He says everything looks good,so he doesn't need to see her ,so she will be seeing her regular OB from here on out..
Alfie is all worn out from his adventures with Tom and Elena..
They will be going to Niagara falls and then to Lake George in August, sounds like a great time...
Got a nice thank you note for the baby gifts I got for a friends baby.
Now to watch the love boat...6 -
Annie - Glad to hear your dad has been officially evaluated, and like you said, gives you the ability to plan a bit more and understand what to expect. I wasn't familiar with the stages of Alzheimer's, so looked them up. You are doing great as a caregiver - he would never ever receive better care at a facility. Just do the best you can. We are sending you all the hugs and support in the world. Love that you are immersing yourself in some good books!
Flea - what an adventure! There was a reason you went on a longer hike - look at what you would have missed otherwise.
Crater Lake is awe-inspiring! How neat you met up with folks on the Pacific Crest Trail. So happy that you were able to get away and enjoy seeing the more remote parts of the state you love.
Barbie - thank you for that meme. I try to remember to count my blessings each morning. I know the more I do it, I get better at it. I appreciate the reminder.
Heather - hope you enjoyed your lunch. She sounds like an interesting person, nice you got to finally meet her. Glad to hear you are doing so much better and will be able to enjoy entertaining company again.
Lisa - bravo for the tree guy. What a relief that is done and no one hurt. Fascinating to watch someone who does this all the time make short work of a danger tree like that. Worth the money. I'm envious of your thriving garden - I think it takes hot weather like that to really make things take off.
I started this post about 6 hours ago, lol. Then I had to run Rosie to the groomers and go pick her up, do laundry and hang it out, weed eat for half an hour plus restring the thing, mow dandelions in the front yard for about half an hour. I also rounded up every bucket I had around here and filled them with water in preparation for the upcoming broiler this weekend.
Barbara's situation reminded me that having a supply ready to go is paramount, especially since our own electricity might be impacted here from the heat, this has happened before. Old equipment at the substations. No electricity = no water. Have plenty for drinking and flushing but the tomatoes and onions will need a drink.
That said, Barbara - hope they are making headway on your water situation. Is there a plan B like getting a large water tank and having a fire department tanker fill it? I think that's been done around here.
I know I've skipped posts so will go back and see what you gals are up to after while.
Lanette
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Flea-beautiful scenery. So glad you are up to the hiking!
Annie-I know my brother is staged at 4 but when you read the descriptions he seems to be hitting some of the symptoms of later stages also. We will just take it a day at a time. Good job on the walk.
Rebecca-enjoy whoever shows up! And shopping for yourself is a good thing.
Barbie-you share some wonderful reminders!
Heather-hope the visit went well.
Machka-I think some of the "natural" strength training is very good for us-keep doing what we need to do. Farmer's carry can do alot for us!
Rosemarie-hope your have a good visit with son. If the carpets are ok shape I would jut clean occasionally. Whoever will putchase your house will have their own ideas.
Decent day today. Got some things done that needed it. More to do. Raining out right now so I am going to walk inside and do some stretches. When I went to use treadmill the other night I could not find safety key. Don't remember if we took it out when grandkids were here (to keep GS off) or if perhaps grandson just took it to play with (that sounds like him). Got on line and ordered a replacement-which means I should find old way a day or so after new one arrives!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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Heather - I hope you enjoy your visit to the death cafe this evening. It’s great that your DIL knows you so well.
I wish we knew and really understood how important our health is when we’re young. Life just seems so endless then and the people telling us are all “old” at least 30. I hope your friend gets some answers.
Lisa - does that window tint cut down on the reflection on tv or glass? I need something for when my new sofa is here.
You have to watch the movie Sing. It’s about a pig singing. 😂
I watched the video of your tree being cut down. It made me homesick, it was a daily sound for me growing up.
Egg really is smart.
Annie - I bet moving the bike upstairs would be quite helpful. I haven’t read JD Robb either, I heard it was a futuristic series that she doesn’t and I’m not so much into that. Some of her trilogies got to be a bit much for me too, I didn’t like a couple of them because of shape-shifting and such.
Machka - hopefully the migraines cease now and the hairspray works.
Nora Roberts put a new trilogy and new stand alone out each year. I love most of the trilogies. I don’t have trouble finding her books though. Here her books list what are stand alone and what are trilogies at the front of each book.
Kim - there have banks that have gone down here occasionally it always brings up the need for cash. I do try to keep cash in hand, I find I don’t spend as much when I do.
Rita - it’s so good that you have a therapist you can connect with. It’s hard to build that relationship from my understanding.
Lanette - that is a wood cutout of a bison. It’s been there for years but for some reason last night I had forgotten about it being wood so Lauryn had a great laugh at my expense. A while later, close to the time I took the picture Michaela pointed it out to me and said “hey Grammie, did you see the buffalo?”. I thought she was teasing me but she hadn’t heard our conversation earlier so was being genuine. She is not one to tease either so I don’t know why I thought that. I swear I was sober.
I hope your ladies stay nice and cool.
Those temps in California are crazy! Stay safe and cool everyone.
Allie - how kind of your neighbour to call.
Woody and Buzz sure have had a long career.
When it originally came out on VHS my cousin’s 2 year old that I was babysitting thought that Woody said “you want a piece of meat” and went around saying it for months afterwards. We all still say it when we’re being silly.
Rebecca - I always feel bad for Rodger’s family, he never calls them or even cares to. I do call his Mom on a regular basis but unless I force it he doesn’t talk. His excuse is “I don’t like talking on the phone” it’s stupid ridiculousness.
Annie - I know you are very uncomfortable about keeping things from your Dad but at this point in time it might be better for him and certainly for you. I would just pay the bill and allow him to keep going. If he’s that advanced he won’t have it available for long.
What authors do you read?
Machka - I find it easier to move the stuff and get rid of it after myself. Trying to get to donation centres or dealing with selling stuff during a move is stressful.
When do you expect to be fully moved to the new house?
Lisa - I love the relationship I have with them too. I assume Jonah will soon be too old and cool to hang with Grammie, he’ll be 13 in September. I hope I’m wrong.
He’s such a sweetheart.
Ginny - has there been an update on your retirement home yet?
We went and bought a new to us dishwasher today. This is the 4th one we’ve had here the last one was brand new. I think the problem is how it’s plumbed so we’re going to change that a bit before we start using this one.
I have been applying for some jobs, I wish there was a better way of doing it. I don’t think I do well writing cover letters and promoting myself. Just give me a job and let me show you what I can do. It’s a frustrating, aggravating and depressing process for me.
If I had money I would hire someone to apply for them for me. 😂
I am going to ceramics tonight, class is over until September, so it’s drop in until then. I am working on a set of see, hear and speak no evil snowmen.
I may try to get back after ceramics.
Tracey in Edmonton7 -
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Heather - I hope you enjoy your visit to the death cafe this evening. It’s great that your DIL knows you so well.
I wish we knew and really understood how important our health is when we’re young. Life just seems so endless then and the people telling us are all “old” at least 30. I hope your friend gets some answers.
Lisa - does that window tint cut down on the reflection on tv or glass? I need something for when my new sofa is here.
You have to watch the movie Sing. It’s about a pig singing. 😂
I watched the video of your tree being cut down. It made me homesick, it was a daily sound for me growing up.
Egg really is smart.
Annie - I bet moving the bike upstairs would be quite helpful. I haven’t read JD Robb either, I heard it was a futuristic series that she doesn’t and I’m not so much into that. Some of her trilogies got to be a bit much for me too, I didn’t like a couple of them because of shape-shifting and such.
Machka - hopefully the migraines cease now and the hairspray works.
Nora Roberts put a new trilogy and new stand alone out each year. I love most of the trilogies. I don’t have trouble finding her books though. Here her books list what are stand alone and what are trilogies at the front of each book.
Kim - there have banks that have gone down here occasionally it always brings up the need for cash. I do try to keep cash in hand, I find I don’t spend as much when I do.
Rita - it’s so good that you have a therapist you can connect with. It’s hard to build that relationship from my understanding.
Lanette - that is a wood cutout of a bison. It’s been there for years but for some reason last night I had forgotten about it being wood so Lauryn had a great laugh at my expense. A while later, close to the time I took the picture Michaela pointed it out to me and said “hey Grammie, did you see the buffalo?”. I thought she was teasing me but she hadn’t heard our conversation earlier so was being genuine. She is not one to tease either so I don’t know why I thought that. I swear I was sober.
I hope your ladies stay nice and cool.
Those temps in California are crazy! Stay safe and cool everyone.
Allie - how kind of your neighbour to call.
Woody and Buzz sure have had a long career.
When it originally came out on VHS my cousin’s 2 year old that I was babysitting thought that Woody said “you want a piece of meat” and went around saying it for months afterwards. We all still say it when we’re being silly.
Rebecca - I always feel bad for Rodger’s family, he never calls them or even cares to. I do call his Mom on a regular basis but unless I force it he doesn’t talk. His excuse is “I don’t like talking on the phone” it’s stupid ridiculousness.
Annie - I know you are very uncomfortable about keeping things from your Dad but at this point in time it might be better for him and certainly for you. I would just pay the bill and allow him to keep going. If he’s that advanced he won’t have it available for long.
What authors do you read?
Machka - I find it easier to move the stuff and get rid of it after myself. Trying to get to donation centres or dealing with selling stuff during a move is stressful.
When do you expect to be fully moved to the new house?
Lisa - I love the relationship I have with them too. I assume Jonah will soon be too old and cool to hang with Grammie, he’ll be 13 in September. I hope I’m wrong.
He’s such a sweetheart.
Ginny - has there been an update on your retirement home yet?
We went and bought a new to us dishwasher today. This is the 4th one we’ve had here the last one was brand new. I think the problem is how it’s plumbed so we’re going to change that a bit before we start using this one.
I have been applying for some jobs, I wish there was a better way of doing it. I don’t think I do well writing cover letters and promoting myself. Just give me a job and let me show you what I can do. It’s a frustrating, aggravating and depressing process for me.
If I had money I would hire someone to apply for them for me. 😂
I am going to ceramics tonight, class is over until September, so it’s drop in until then. I am working on a set of see, hear and speak no evil snowmen.
I may try to get back after ceramics.
Tracey in Edmonton
Lee calls his Mom major holidays like Christmas, Mothers Day and her Birthday, but that's it. She is used to him "checking in" every time he changed commands. I need to hear from my family and boys, pretty much fairly frequently. I equate them caring about me with that, but my husband hasn't really connected with his siblings in years. We send them Christmas cards and that's it.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Well ladies today I did a thing. I started logging my food again. This is to just get me back to eating portions better, and not chopping and cutting, sauting boatloads of food. I get carried away.
Here is today's fanfare.
Need to up my protein, and keep my carbs in check. I am good in sugar and sodium though. I still want to intermittent fast at least a 18/6 which just means I fast for 18 hours and feast in a 6 hour window. Which just means I cut out the creamer in my morning coffee, eat at noon and stop eating at 6 pm. Totally doable. I just need to get over that black coffee.
I did buy those Taylor Farms salad kits and its so easy to just portion out the salad in 3 soup plastic containers. Then portion out the crunchy bits. I bought the Asian kit so it come with wonton, and almond bits. I just portion the two portions of the crunchy bits back in the plastic and put in one of the salad containers. Then just eyeball the dressing and stick the plastic bag of that in a mug in the fridge. I loved defrosting some huge cooked shrimp and just cut those up in the salad and shook it all together. I have decided to commit to eating a bag of that a week. Then I bought some Naked power juices. I get my fruit and other good things, especially the "green machine" which has veggies too. I figure a bottle of that and a salad with protein will fuel me up well.
Starting off with a solid resolve!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Tracey - Can you enlist with temporary placement companies? I had a lot of success at working for companies as a temp that then ended up being a good fit and going to work for them permanently. Just a thought. And yes, the reflective tint seems to cut down glare from every direction.
Lisa in aR
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »Tracey - Can you enlist with temporary placement companies? I had a lot of success at working for companies as a temp that then ended up being a good fit and going to work for them permanently. Just a thought. And yes, the reflective tint seems to cut down glare from every direction.
Lisa in aR
Yes!
I did this several times in Canada and once in Australia.
I became a regular at a company located between Red Deer and Edmonton. They had a very small HR department and instead hired through employment agencies.
In Australia, I signed on with an agency and a short time later got a 4-month contract with a local government council. 2 years later I was still there.
So not only do you increase your chances of getting a job, the agencies help you with your resume, cover letter and interview ... and they offer online courses to upskill you in things like the MS Office products etc.
M in Oz4 -
We enjoyed the meet up with John's old colleague. Unfortunately, after an hour, it started to rain quite heavily, (we were sitting outside, under an awning), so we retreated to our house, and she phoned her friends to come and pick her up for lunch. (I had offered). She seemed nice and quite open, and curious about John's life in the last 24 years since they met. She said she had been very happy to hear the news that he had met someone after his partner died. She went to her funeral. We both gave her one of our books to go away with.
Her husband has COPD from smoking, and heart problems, so they spend some of the winter in Barbados! She used to be head of a school, and he was a drummer, so I think she has had to be very accommodating over the years. She would like to move north to be nearer her children, and grandchildren, but he can't stand the cold and damp.
Interesting to get the subtext of what people don't say.
I'm starting to worry about John's sister coming on Saturday. I think the other single bed is OK upstairs, but I must check. Then I'll have to clean the bathroom. Then ..... I know she just wants to come and be helpful, so I must not fret. Need to get John to shut the skylight properly. She will be bringing profiteroles!
There is an issue with John going to watch England playing. I have texted my son, but I haven't heard back.
Today is election day in the UK. We are expecting a change of government. I will totter round to the polling station ASAP this morning, as I have a meeting of My Death My Decision in town this afternoon, and I will need to rest, or nap beforehand. It's about a mile in total, there and back, to vote.
Happy 4th July to those in the US! I was married to my first husband on this day, 54 years ago.
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Today’s gratitude: Coach Ken and the welcoming, supportive people in the Better Bones and Balance class.
Yup, I did it. First Better Bones and Balance class today. Just as I remembered, challenging but do-able with Coach’s encouragement and adaptations to each of our individual needs and abilities. So proud of myself for hanging in for the entire class, despite how far I’ve deteriorated since last taking the class in 2020.
And I got a shower!
AND made it to an hour of line dance class before massage. So will be snoozin’ soon
Still catching up on June but Belated happy birthday Allie and belated welcome to @planktonbye Sarah.
Likewise welcome @JeanCricket Jean in NJ. Prayers for your situation and Brava for laughing, enjoying life, cultivating a positive attitude and never giving up!
Barbie’s Fingers X’s for your July 9 extraction. While it wasn’t quite like being “…snatched by surprise with a chloroform cloth over my face and wake up later with the process over” I was chatting with the assistants before the extraction and then they were helping me out of the chair as they were all done. I was out before anyone had their fingers in my mouth. Hope yours goes as easily. The “humerus” t-shirt cracked me up too.
Michele ((hugs held extra long)) my heart aches for your loss.
Heather :Love: the pic of you joyful on bus. Also Bea and Edie by the sea. 0.9 mi with stops at shops? Bravissima!!!
Monique thanks for your concern but I can’t remember what I was recovering from, maybe the Mohs/skin cancer surgery or extraction?!? Whatever it was, Joe takes good care of me. Congratulations for taking off the two pounds while you recover. Good luck back at work Friday.
Tracey our neighbor the water guy hasn’t been back yet, but yes it will be a pricey repair. The pump alone will be $600, not counting all his labor, the $225 Joe invested in the submersible pump, galvanized bucket and hoses for refilling the cistern from the stream, and all the equipment the water guy will need for upgrading the filtration and treatment system. Expect it will be the final blow to our short term savings after the devastations of my dental adventures.
the Canada Day pics of you and the grands. Hate to hear of your frustration, aggravation and depression with job applications. Does your school counseling department offer resume writing services or interview workshops?
Lisa funny, having hot showers and running water were among the top reasons we decided to do all our camping here on our property several years ago. I’m hopeful we will again… soon! “Andre Norton” takes me back too.
Annie Brava for getting better setting boundaries for your dad. ((hugs)) Hard diagnosis,. Bravissima for walking the mile with your dad.
Machka Gorgeous hair!
Margaret well done! Your insights into eating and practices to promote gut health are welcome and inspiring.
Ginny thanks for the cistern good wishes. Popcorn is one of my top favorite comfort foods
Flea wow what a hike! Well done! Thanks for the beautiful pics.
Rebecca I too find shopping for clothes a dismal experience. So excited for your planned visit. Whooshing pip’s boot to your middle son to get his family to see you at your sister’s place, it sounds magical. Well begun!
Lanette with my long hair there wouldn’t be enough H20 in a sunshower bag to rinse out the shampoo, much less the conditioner :laugh: Like the spritz idea for rinsing off after the washrag sponge bathing of trouble spots. Joe’s made as much headway as he could, now we’re dependent on our neighbor the water guy. Like Lisa’s Corey, Joe is philosophical about when he’ll show up. Like Lisa, I am less so. [sigh] Would the hens like to play in a sprinkler?
Whew, that’s enough for now.
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMODMove 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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Our warm weather has disappeared with a blast from the north 😝 Clear blue skies, but a biting wind.
Annie: Sorry about the diagnosis for your dad. It’s a rocky road you are travelling. I agree with others about not mentioning the fees for Daddy Day Care. You don’t need the hassle if he decides it’s too expensive. You need that respite.
Rebecca: I’m not that keen on clothes shopping myself. Not even shoes tempt me these days.
Getting ready for my guests tomorrow. We will work on my dining room table so need to clear out all the paraphernalia from my groups pronto.
My Austrian friend arrives on 12th July, which can be a little fraught in Northern Ireland, due to the annual Orange Parades. She is staying in the city centre for 4 days. It’s over a weekend, so we will spend some time with her and her husband. We will fit into whatever they are planning. We haven’t seen each other in over 30 years. We hosted each other over several years of educational exchanges with our twinned towns. We keep in regular touch. So looking forward to meeting in person again. .
🇺🇸 Happy 4th July 🇺🇸 to all my American (and Canadian?) friends. It’s election day in UK, so I will be voting later.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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Lovely day here for voting. I got to the polling station by 9 am. A good walk for me. Every one seemed very cheerful and I had at least four conversations with strangers.
One , an older woman in the short queue, about how our bus pass was our voter ID, and how good the buses are here. Two, a tease with the huge guy sitting behind a desk, doing nothing, while the women did the registration. I told him it was my anniversary. Three, a chat with the man standing outside in a hi vis jacket,who was holding people's dogs for them! And lastly a long chat with an older woman who was doing some unofficial weeding of the bindweed, which is taking over the gardens of the park. She had both knees replaced five years ago and was very sprightly.
Both ways the traffic stopped for me, as I had my stick.
I'm feeling pleased with myself for walking the distance, and I enjoyed the micro socialising to brighten up my day. John is about to make me a cup of coffee.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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