WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2024

teklawa1

Gals, thanks for the welcome back.

I can tell I’ve missed lots since I’ve been gone. It’s good to see postings from people I remember and look forward to getting to know the new gals. I’m at the Cancer Institute with my sister. She is having a bunch of labs and scans. Hopefully we will be able to go home tomorrow and come back next Monday to get results and a plan going forward.

Betsy in NW WA

LisaInArkansas

Vicki - So many gentle hugs from here. It makes even your soul tired when every waking moment has misery all wrapped up in it. Hope you can get some relief, dear heart.

Heather - Kind of sneaks up on you, doesn't it. Those tears replace a lot of them you didn't cry while you were gritting your teeth just to walk across a room. I miss Sunday drives with Corey, just meandering through the countryside, looking at houses and properties and the scenery. There was a freedom to that, and free-ranging conversation, talking about life, the future, and everything. Those have gone away these last five years...🥹 But they'll come back... hopefully soon, in fact. And your joy in life hasn't gone away, I promise you, just your joy in movement, and you will have that back soon. It's just around the corner!

Betsy - Many good thoughts going out for your sister's test results, and for you. Hope Ella's doing well, too.

Went and ran my errands, got all the outside the house things done... and contemplating a busy afternoon or a somnolent one. I think I'll do ten minutes of yoga and then decide. If that wakes me up, I'll do a few other things... If it makes me tired, I'll go take a nap! Second day in a row of tracking my intake as well - Not trying to restrict my eating, whether by time or by calories, not yet. Just getting a good idea of what's actually going in my body right now.

Later, my dearlings,
Lisa in AR

TerriRichardson112

Fell fast asleep over my coffee this morning, so didn’t get to the crochet. After lunch I felt very tired so had another nap. I’m having an early night (relatively 😂)

Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

☘️ Terri

dlfk202000

trying to catch up on here after no power to half the house including wifi since yesterday evening. Got to deal with dh because of it which was NOT good- On top of him being in a pissy mood because of his mom the past week, he was over the top angry at everyone, including me(I was trying to help but that set him off)
Good news is, found out which outlet was bad and he changed it after he got done with his mom's this morning. (I had cleared out that side of son's room so he could get to it(behind son's tv stand that had all his games and consoles piled up on it- son wasn't home). Got that working then son was mad because then his computer wouldn't turn on- I figured that one out- the light switch had been turned off to that outlet. This house is wired so weird. I was very close to just walking out. He has no clue how close.

Best news is, after fixing that, the dryer works again. I had kept that a secret for the past week-drying all the washable pee pads from the cats outside in the back yard every other day. I was NOT going to tell him the dryer quit on top of his mom being a witch.

He has an interview with an agency tomorrow about hiring some help. I will also be talking to another lady at church about the job. As long as MIL doesn't know I know the lady- if she even wants to try. I am very up front about how she is to everyone. Can't go through another lady like the last one- went home shaking and in tears, vowing to never ever go back there(hired her for a week but she left the second morning before her shift was even over)

Have class tonight and then get to go back walking the wetlands tomorrow- Ezie starts school today.
Haven't been walking out there for the whole summer.

Ok, need to have my snack- zucchini fritters that I started to cook last night but then all the drama started so I didn't eat anything.
Then get ready for class.
Will catch up here while I eat. Then feed all the cats and leave by 6.

Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca

auntiebk

Gratitudes:
Today’s: Joe got, and made for me, Theraflu with extra honey.
Tuesday’s: Joe playing ball with Shadow … and Moochie!
Monday’s: the backup alert that kept me from clipping the truck parked next to me ;}
Last night felt snuffly so did not go line dancing. This morning full blown cold, sneezing, scratchy throat, headachy stupid brain, so no BB&B or line dance class. Soup and napping. Not a day to do PT or get steps in. [sigh] Took an aspiring which triggered a little GERD retching but nothing like last week thank goodness. Stayed sitting up to catch up here. Now for more soup and maybe some broccoli crunch salad before sleep.
Pip so glad your sister and nephew were able to walk 5 miles. What a surprise!
Tracey That table is gorgeous! It will be a treasure to your grads, even more so because of its history and your hard work. “Cranky?” :laugh:
Heather how John and Sue’s smiles match despite having different bioparents. Kinda like how my half-sisters are tall, but I am short, like Mama and Papa. Excellent healing, bravissima! Really, really love:your writing counsel to Tracey.
Terri the gillet’s colors. Can you use any squares you shortened off to make pockets? Congrats on the new glasses.
Lisa I like “Dude” but we seem to be devolving to “Moochie Poochie” Also love …” write it like it's a letter to the one of your daughters “ to Tracey. “… there, I said it. I just purely hate it.” That’s always been me, until I stopped using the “E” word. Now I dance, walk, or do physical therapy. A mindset change that has helped me. That having been said, you are right, right, right about “And then it just gets harder and harder to want to do it. . .,” That’s when I need to remember the James Clear “But there will always be reasons to not do something, and this is particularly true of anything worth doing. We value those moments in which we overcame challenge, not those in which we avoided it… “ message.
Rebecca yours about choosing to brush our teeth, insightful! and naming your exercise pants ? :laugh:
Monique ((hugs held extra long)) and sorry to hear your friend got the corporate shaft.
Thanks for talking about your NY trip, brought back good memories.
Annie “…not as bad as bedpans” Inspiring! Whooshing healing energy to your friend.
Barbie ((hugs)) and good wishes for Jake’s appointments.
Carol praying your pain is easing and knee is healing well.
Lanette, no movement on the water tank/pump room upgrade. Joe’s done what he could to dig out and level the tank. Now that we have water in existing system, we are no longer an emergency and back to waiting. The good thing is he hasn’t billed us for the pump and labor so far. . . “naughty: Hand spinning? With a drop spindle? Always wanted to learn to spin and weave. . . never did anything about it.
Rita you will contribute so much as a beta tester. They’re lucky to have you!
Vicki praying the dermatologist has a quick and effective cure for you.
Debbie so thankful you are getting back to walking the wetlands. Needed respite from MIL and DH. ((hugs))
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.

grandmallie

Today is Alfies 7th Birthday,so we celebrated with a pup cup from Dairy Queen
Also ,stopped at Toms to drop off his Birthday card..he will be 72 tomorrow. He and Elena's anniversary was the 12th.
Going for a mani/ pedi tomorrow.

barbiecat

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Whidislander

This afternoon made blueberry scones for husband, chocolate chip cookies for Atjena, milk.chocolate chip oatmeal cookies for daughter inlaw, dark chocolate chip oatmeal cookies for son, and packed in a box along with the Panda Athena loaned me for traveling. I put a thank you card with gold stars on it for Athena along with some bookmarks, and stickers.
Today husband bought his favorite Chinese barbecued pork pieces from Hagens grocery. He ate them with the hot mustard for lunch frying his nostrils. Then the rest he cut up and I made barbecued pork fried rice. Just like 6 cups of cooked sticky rice, 8 pieces of cut up bacon, 4 eggs, and Bulldog sauce. I also put soy sauce and honey in the container of pork before I warmed it. We have lots of leftovers!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa

mcmillonmail

Hello, ladies; I didn't get to work out. After dropping Rose off, I went to the memory care to pay my mom's bill and see her. I don't know if I told everyone that COVID broke out in that unit. They knew my mom was ill cause she didn't eat, and she loved to eat. So, I can not visit till everyone has gotten over it. Then, I went to our grocery store, Kroger, to buy veggies and make a garden vegetable soup. Then I ate brunch. I was tired, so I took a long nap. With my energy, I cleaned the den and loaded the dishwasher. Then, I put in a load of laundry. Then, it was time to pick up Rose.
I feel like my dog is like a child. I lost my energy after that, so that I will go to bed soon. Tomorrow, I will focus on not being in bed with a bedpan. I will move my body and pick more nutritious food. As for the Colonoscopy, I decided that my mom doesn't need to go through that anymore at 82 years of age. I need one next year, but my doctor retired. I will do it before I move. I also need a mammogram(I wouldn't say I like those.). Have of my dad's side of the family was wiped out due to cancer. My dad had breast cancer and so did my mom. My cousin died of ovarian cancer at 41, and her mother had intestinal cancer. My aunt had a double mastectomy cause her cancer came back. Seven of the eight boys died of cancer. I have a wonky intestinal track, anyway. I will not go unless I have some laxative. I am on Pepcid, and prevacid. I retire in 14 to 15 months. I am leaving as soon as all my kids are okay with health insurance.

Lanette, I didn't take time off; I work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7 pm to 7 am. So when I got off that Monday morning, I was supposed to fly out at 10:30 am and land at 5:50 pm, but I missed my plane. So, I stayed at the airport until 4:30 pm to catch a flight to Dallas, Fort Worth. I saw a plane on Friday at 6:00 am to go to work that night. I am usually off on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. So I have 14- 15 months till I retire. I will work in Chicago as well.
As for your powerlines, your guys worked hard, and it looks much better.

Heather, you have done wonderfully in your healing process. Are you going to get any PT as well?

Tracey- Congratulations on your new job! Treat yourself to new clothes.
I am so tired that I can not keep my eyes open.
Take care everyone.

Sincerely,
Monique McMillon

SophieRosieMom

Vicki - hope the dermatologist is able to help you.

Rita - sorry to hear you weren't able to keep the crud at bay, hoping you are doing better.

Barbara - I like the taste of Theraflu, lol. Also like the name "Moochie (poochie)." Welcome to the pack, right?

Lanette
SW WA State

skuehn48

Machka9

End of an Era
We have officially moved out of the house we lived in for a decade.
Mixed feelings.


Machka in Oz

TerriRichardson112

Awake bright and early feeling much refreshed.

Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

☘️ Terri

kymarai

cityjaneLondon

As I've got nothing better to do, I've been online trying to save money on our food bill. I had £10 off a £40 order from the Co-op, so managed to squeeze in at £40.08. That's coming this afternoon. I ordered heavy things that John doesn't like carrying. He's fruit and vegetable shopping today.
Then we need our particular brand of strong coffee. Found that Amazon were offering 25% off a first order of 6, if you do Subscribe and Save. So I've done that, coming tomorrow, and I've set a reminder on my phone calendar to cancel the S&S before the next batch.
Little things, but I've saved over £16 in an hour. And saved John's back.

This year is the first year that our plum tree at the bottom of the garden has born healthy fruit. Previously, it had plums , but they were riddled with parasites. John pruned it autumn and spring, and sprayed it in the spring, and we have had a lovely crop of Victoria plums, and are still picking every day. We love our stewed fruit for dessert. At our last house we had masses of plums, apples, and pears, as well as gooseberries and blackcurrants. Our current cherry tree only produces a few fruits. Very pleasing to have home grown fruit.

I've been up and doing the laundry, including bending while hanging the washing up in the utility room. (No tumbler dryer) I also cooked boiled eggs in the IP, and mashed them with butter for sandwiches for lunch.
Next job, doing my roots tomorrow! That involves bending over to wash out the dye in the upstairs shower, though I could use the washbasin. Might do that.
At the moment, I'm more worried about my knee than my hips.

Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx

LisaInArkansas

Allie - Love the pic of Alfie! Such a cutie.

Barbara AHMOD - Oh my stars and whiskers, GERD retching sounds horrible. I'm so averse to upchucking, don't know how you deal with at all. And perhaps "overcoming challenges," is part of why I'm backing and filling. Corey calls me "Princess Pea-nell-oh-pea" when I start whining that "I don't wanna!" As in "Is there a pea under your mattress that's bothering you, Princess?" As in, marrying a man who was obviously warped by fairy tales in his youth is hazardous! His mother was the town librarian and took him to work with her, as he was reading when he was very young. 🤣👀😁 Sorry - that was a squirrel... 🐿️😁

Hugs going out to Vicki and Rita, hope you're both feeling better...

Happy belated birthday to Carol, as well!

Heather - The plums sound wonderful. Corey's not been successful getting fruit trees here, but we might finally get a few figs this year. Love watching you gently resume the reins of your daily life again. Such joy in that. 🥰

Machka - Many hugs. There are a lot of tough memories there too, like when Rowan fell, and the fear that surrounded your whole life for so long. It's definitely the end of an era for you, this move.

Mo - With that kind of family history, I'd definitely be getting all the tests, too! My ex-husband's father, grandfather, uncles and every man in the paternal line that he was aware of all died of heart attacks. So, he didn't smoke, didn't drink, etc., and still had a heart attack at 47, had to have a stent put in. Knowing your family history is important! Heart issues in my maternal line, diabetes, too, but but little cancer, thank goodness.

Well... didn't nap yesterday, did my ten minutes of yoga. But the bends or the effort seem to have started the old issue with vertigo again. Had a hard time getting it to subside so the bed would stop moving last night. Terrible feeling clutching the bedsheets so you don't fall off. When I get out of my chair, I'll get the Epley maneuver performed, and see if I can get my balance centers balanced once more!

Later, my dears,
Love,
Lisa in AR

TerriRichardson112

Heather: The jitterbug must be catching. We have strawberries, but no fruit trees.

Lisa: Hope the vertigo goes. Feeling dizzy in bed must be very disturbing.

Awake bright and early feeling much refreshed. And the feeling persists. I have done laundry and vacuumed upstairs (DH was doing downstairs after his yoga, so I nabbed the machine after he’d finished with it. Wet weather is supposed to break mid afternoon, so will continue with the gilet until then trying to avoid the lure of internet jigsawing 😜

Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

☘️ Terri

Anniesquats100

Good morning beautiful ladies!

Barbie I can see having a dog in the car would be tough. My dog would be constantly asking to sit in my lap, even while driving. Lots of training!

Vicki so sorry about your rash. Hope the doctor can find something to help. These things can really bring you down especially if you don't sleep. But it's likely to be better soon.

Pip glad you had a good visit.

Heather hugs! Your attitude has been so bright and sunny so far, a dip is normal. But your prognosis is excellent!

Debbie so sorry the power went out and then everyone dumped on you. Hope you get back to the wetlands soon.

Barbara take care of that cold! Hope you feel better soon!

Allie happy birthday to sweet Alfie!

Machka moving includes grieving for the old way as well as excitement and challenges of the new.

Terri glad you slept well. Sometimes that's all it takes!

Lisa sorry the vertigo came back.

Yesterday we made great progress with my Dad's car. It has a brand new battery, and we got the oil changed. They checked out the whole car, including testing the starter and alternator, and it's all good! No extra work! Yay! So I put setting up the trickle charger on the calendar for
Saturday.

My dad worked on his puzzle until his back was sore, then sneezed and it went out. At least he didn't fall down. He is managing the stairs, but he might stay in bed some today.

So today is the bank, probably Starbucks, then maybe Dad's Bible study, then my horseback riding.

The goal for now is to get better at giving dad his morning pill. I added a phone alarm so that will help, but he doesn't have much of a morning routine. He gets up anywhere from seven to ten.

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

Annie in Delaware

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