WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2024
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Barbara - I keep suggesting he do when he’s having a flare up.
Mooch is doing a great job!
Lisa - the nursing home my mom is in has a quilting club, it might help you with some scraps if you called some of your local ones to see if they could use them.
I remember the Desidereta.
Mmmm now I want lasagna.
Heather - I bet the rucksack will be a huge hit.
Sorry the skirt didn’t make the cut.
Lanette - I hope the crud leaves very soon. It does seem to be going around again.
Rebecca - I hope you and the dog become fast friends.
Michele - Do you grill in the Winter? We do here occasionally on a mild day. Not -30 though.
Allie - sorry to hear your brother’s troubles. I hope Kyle doesn’t start treating Miles differently now.
I had a nice day with Lauryn and Michaela. We went shopping. I set a budget for myself and managed to only go $7 over. That was spent on the kids.
I bought two light sweaters and a pair of pants for work and a new mat for in front of my kitchen sink. Lauryn bought me valances for my birthday.
I’m so happy with the look, I may shorten them a little. I’m giving it a couple days before deciding.
Tomorrow is the crafters garage sale at the local scrapbook store. I am going to see if I can find a couple of stamps for sympathy cards.
Kaitlyn’s friend gave an update and posted on their GoFundMe again yesterday. They got a nice little boost. I hope that when I see her next week she will give me an idea on their plan.
Well I should head to bed.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Allie ... I always enjoy seeing photos of children in pumpkin patches!
Carol ... I didn't think my guys would like the chicken because of the spices. I left out the thyme because they scream when I use it ... but other than that left the recipe alone. I was surprised they liked it!
Lisa ... I like the gold lined pocket too! A neat way to identify a "Lisa Original."
Tracey ... the valance length would be too low for me, but I'm tall and would not want the valance blocking my view out of the window.
Visited my mom this afternoon. Gently questioned her about the playing possum episode yesterday. Oh yes, she heard them and refused to open her eyes. Partly out of stubbornness and partly because, in her dementia, she became convinced they were trying to terrorize her (she still believed that today). Poor aides/nurses. They told me they were initially convinced she was dead. Evidently my mom can play possum quite well.
I have not been adhering to any kind of healthy lifestyle and my joints are protesting. So back at what I know works for me. Fasting, little to no processed food, limited sugar and more exercise (read get off my duff more).
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Lanette – we usually close the pool when it gets cold. We don’t have any trees around the pool yet you should see how many leaves get in there during the winter! I don’t know where they come from
Cut the grass then put down more seed where there is only shade. This seed is for shady areas. I’m so proud that some of what I put down earlier came up so I put down more
Carol – sometimes I think it’s harder on us when our pets get older. It just hurts that they can’t communicate exactly what it is that’s hurting them. Take care of your knee. Also, have you ever heard from Lenora?
Allie – oh, trust me, I’ve mentioned to Vince about rolling the frozen water bottle. But remember, I’m not Dr. Google. I’ve mentioned about the sling. Then again, who am I???? Not a MD, that’s for sure. I’m just someone who believes that stretching really helps. UTube says to stretch his calve (which I said to do a few days ago), so now he’s stretching. Oh well. He’s like his father in that respect. I told his father that he needs to walk some, even if it’s just around the living room. “I don’t want to talk to you about exercise”. So a month later his MD told him to walk so he started walking around the block. Only too little too late. Muscle atropied. Oh well….. How can you keep from just squeezing sMiles to death???? What’s on his forehead?
Feeling a bit tired so may lay down
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Heather - sorry to hear about your Ex - these viruses are all over the place. My cold is feeling more like an allergy right now, I just took a Zyrtec which I hope will curtail the sneezing. I'm still planning on running in to town tomorrow morning and grabbing a few things. Will probably wear a mask if my nose is still dripping so people don't see the wads of tissue I have jammed up my nostrils.
Annie - I applaud your dedication to not sharing information online, and I recall Margaret feels the same way. I don't have my birthday on FB, and don't think I've ever shared the date in this group.
I follow a little gal on FB named Dannah Eve who gives security tips for gals driving, shopping, social media, on the phone and at home. She says "ALWAYS LIE". We don't owe where we live, who we live with or any other information to strangers. We are not obligated to answer the phone or open the door if we don't know who it is. Be safe.
Mo - I have a confession. When you first starting posting on this thread, you mentioned your husband was in the Chicago area. I was intrigued by the spelling of your last name -I had never seen it before - so did a search, and found a Horace McMillon who was a pastor and had a daily vlog "Sixty Seconds of Hope." I really liked it and have been getting it delivered into my email box every morning for a while. It really makes my day.
I was happily surprised when you mentioned he was your husband. I watch him on FB too.
Carol - so sorry your knee is still acting up. Sounds like you are doing the right thing with your compression knee-high and ice.
Beth - is your mom on any medication for her Alzheimers? I've heard mixed reviews on some of the stuff, maybe it depends on the person.
Michele - glad your foot is finally feeling better. I see my ortho/podiatrist doc next Tuesday and I want to keep him on track as to what to do about my right foot that doesn't involve surgery. Maybe those toe spacers? I saw a "Toe Yoga (Toega)" handout on a podiatrist's webpage. I don't know that I'm limber enough to do many of these but they look interesting. They were for hammertoes. I'll ask him.
https://puebloankleandfoot.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ToegaHandout-1.pdf
Allie - love the photos of sMiles with the pumpkins and his new PJ's too. It won't be long little Delia will be posing along side him.
Lanette
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I applaud and respect anyone who makes the commitment to keep their online life private. I have said this before, but I will say it again for those who are newer and haven't heard it. I don't mind any of you knowing my real name, but I don't want it typed out in full in this forum because the forum is fully searchable. The nature of my volunteer position in my church requires that my name, email and cell phone number be published on the conference website so that ministers who need me can reach me. It comes with the territory and is probably why I get multiple daily texts from both Trump and Harris camps telling me I should vote for them. I don't, however, want someone to google my name and find my participation in a weight-loss forum. I like to keep those sides of my life separate. I'm sure my students often google my name to see what they can learn about me. I have posted pictures of myself, so I suppose they could always do a reverse image search and find me if they want to work that hard. Anybody on here with some reasonable cyber-stalking skills could figure out who I am using clues from my posts. I don't make anything up or change the circumstances to make them more anonymous.
Beth, Carol and Pip, for sure, know my whole name. There may be more. Most know my first name since I do sometimes remember to sign it. I do appreciate them not broadcasting it in a form that would pop up in a Google search.
Do y'all remember My Space? It used to be more popular than Facebook. I wanted an account so that I could monitor my teenage children's activities, but I didn't want to use my own name. I can't remember what name I made up, but I had an account with a fake name. My Calculus students asked me if I had a My Space. I said I did, but it was under a fake name. That's all I said. The next day one of them came to class and called me by that name. You really can't escape those who really want to find you. At least I can't. They are smarter than I am!7 -
Beth - I hope your Mom has a better week this week.
Barbara - I love Joe’s sense of humour.
My poor DH does not see or talk to anyone outside of work, me and the family when they visit. I wish he would make some male friends.
Heather - I haven’t worn skirts or dresses for years until two summers ago I actually bought some and wore them. I think if I were to lose the weight I would wear them more.
In the winter I’m only wearing pants though.
Hopefully John’s back heals fast. Rodger’s would probably be hurting if he had switched out my dishwasher as I asked.
Lisa - I should try to get a picture of the wallet I bought my daughter a few years ago. She loves it. It was sewn, the lady used Disney, Marvel, etc type fabrics as well as florals and such. Let me tell you “nerdy” stuff sells.
Annie - that’s considerate of you to keep Teddy in before dawn.
I am always frustrated when dogs are allowed to remain outside and bark and bark.
Allie - Delia is precious.
My dad and FIL were gone for 3 days each when they were cremated.
Lanette - I wish they would ban a lot of these chemicals.
Glad you are feeling better today.
Rebecca - I would call the store and keep that receipt. You should get a credit.
Allie - your advice about the sling for Plantar Fasciitis helped me so much. I need to wear it again for a few nights I think.
Miles looks sweet.
Lanette - I have seen this new thing where you put the seat belt through the hand rest on the door of the car and then buckle it. In the passenger seat. I would assume a good idea for the back seat too. I haven’t done it, my doors lock when I’m driving anyway, in typing that I wonder about accidents where emergency services may need another entry. 🤷♀️
I know you asked Beth, but I’ll answer too. We tried Mom on the meds that were supposed to help with the decline and it was not helpful for her at all. It also wreaked havoc on her digestion so we stopped it. What did slow my Mother’s decline was moving into the home. Even though she saw my brother, SIL and nephew several times a day, the loneliness and unlimited tv watching was really fast tracking her symptoms. Moving in there really slowed things down by quite a few years I believe.
It was a perfect Fall evening here. Even my Dad said hi with a rainbow.
I made some sympathy cards for work today, did laundry and went to the local craft store’s monthly crafters garage sale.
Oh! Lauryn sent me a picture of Michaela wearing her Mom’s cowboy boots. These were a gift from my parents when Lauryn was 15 or 16 I think. They are only a bit too big on Michaela who won’t be 9 until January!
Off to bed. Have a great Monday everyone.
Tracey in Edmonton
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »Rita - You'll get there, dear heart, it's almost in reach! This room is my dream, in all reality. It was the dream in years of rented apartments, military housing, rented houses, two company houses, a 5th-wheel trailer, a manufactured home and a travel trailer. I'm genuinely grateful to be able to build this space where I can live my life the way that I'm living it right now. I hope everyone gets this kind of time and space to play and dream and enjoy.
And... in the spoiler is the latest design and creation. It started out as a mockup, but ended up being a full build. That includes three shattered needles, serial jabs from pins, and scalded fingertips from the iron, It showed me a lot about what it's going to take to actually design and build a designer handbag for the first time in 10 years. Sooooo many mistakes, and still far too close to it to see anything but those, but Corey approved, and he doesn't tend to blow smoke or indulge in undeserved flattery.
Later y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR
Very nice and I hope to have my dream office and dream gym, or something close to it in our new house ... once we finish getting things sorted.cityjaneLondon wrote: »I will have a desultory look at some skirts, but I'm not really a skirt person. It's something to do with the shoes, I think, plus chub rub. I currently don't have any skirts that fit me. I do have some dresses.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
That's what "bike shorts" and leggings of various lengths, styles, patterns etc. are for. Wear them under skirts and it's wonderfully comfortable. I don't wear pants unless I have to ... made necessary by things like high winds that blow skirts around. Pants are not comfortable. Skirts with leggings are.SophieRosieMom wrote: »Machka - isn't it fun to plan the landscaping at your new place. Can't wait to see what you and your DH come up with, I'm sure it will be nice. What do you call the first day of our Autumn? Is it Spring where you live?
Lanette
Sunny SW WA State
The first day of spring is September 1 and the first day of summer is December 1. Australia follows Meteorological Seasons.
The first day of your Autumn is just another day ... almost a month of spring finished. Although sometimes there's a nod toward an equinox happening then.
https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/aboutseasons.html
I'm making a list of things I'd like ... starting to think I'm going to run out of room!!
Machka in Oz
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Tracey - I love the boots on Michaela! Bea, also, is shooting up. I can't help being a bit sad that their childhood will be behind them in a few years. Edie is 11 today. The teenage years are beckoning. We haven't been invited to any kind of birthday thing, but I'm sure they have been more than busy with peer arrangements. We will see them tomorrow as usual and I expect there will be some cake left over.
I'm wondering whether to take the family out for my birthday. Seven people is an expensive treat though! On the other hand, I have something to celebrate and I'm not going to live forever. Seize the day!
Physio this morning. I've walked my mile and a half, as agreed, but I haven't been on the stationary bike yet. My main problem is using my bad leg/knee to go upstairs. I've been practising a bit on John's shower, which is a lower step, but I still need to hold on to the windowsill for support. It's my knee that is stopping me, I think. Ditto coming down, but that is a bit easier. I guess it's just practise and strengthening. Walking is improving all the time.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Morning, my chickens, from what feels an awful lot like a rainy☔, cool, fall morning in middle America... with more rain to come, thank goodness😊.
Headachy last night, so couldn't put two sentences together. I'm kinda over the human barometer thing, but it's not like I can change it, so oh well. They always let up once the rain gets here, so I slept really well.
Quiet weekend, too -- popped into town quick like a bunny yesterday to get a couple of zippers I needed for the next project, and to pick up some heavy duty sewing machine needles, so hopefully I can quit breaking them. Zippers are cheap! Which is a good thing, because I've destroyed about a half dozen of them trying to get them right. Eventually, I'll get the muscle memory correct, but I struggle with anything that is even vaguely 3-dimensional. These projects are really helping me revitalize that part of my brain. Plus I enjoy figuring them out. Sort of an ongoing collaboration between the engineering and artistic sides of my brain that hasn't been triggered in quite some time.
Carol - Hope the knee pain subsides soon... Thought about you--I actually bought a bag of 50 zippers in all colors from Temu. Took them 10 or 12 days to come in, and they're lightweight, but more than fine for my purposes, and cost about 20 cents apiece, as opposed to $1.80 each at Wal-mart. Same basic zippers, but much less annoying when I destroy one and start again! I'd encourage you to sell some of the stock you've kept on ebay - you really enjoyed all that, and people pay stupid prices for things these days. More important that you enjoy it, though.
Heather - So pleased to see you progress so quickly from a couple of pretty massive surgeries. I keep forgetting to ask, did the replacement/repairs to the skylights work in your son's house? Did that company finally make right? I am sorry about your ex-husband, and hope that all turns out for the best.
Tracey - I really love the curtains that length in the kitchen, but I'm short enough I could probably see out of them. Not sure you and Rodger can? Michaela is far too grown up, while remaining utterly charming in those cowboy boots... and do please get your daughter to send pics of her cloth wallet. I've looking for one more small item to sell as gifts, and need a starting place.
Machka - I love seeing you and your DH adjusting your surroundings to suit you--it's the best part of owing instead of renting.
Lanette - Glad you're starting to feel better!
Allie - Many hugs. Enjoy the cruise!
Regarding privacy - I feel much like Katiebug (who I use the sign-in name for because I like it, mostly! 🥰) in that any privacy is largely an illusion in this day and age. I've pretty much given into it, and tend to be pretty wide open about everything personal. I was a scapegrace at a younger age, but mostly within the law, and not running for office! I have many fewer things to remember by being open, besides anything else. Plus, when you put a book up on Amazon for sale, you give up a lot of that. Heather--have you gotten any interesting communications because of the interviews you've participated in with local magazines to publicize your books on Amazon?
I did give up my eponymous website, because I got tired of spending money to maintain the thing while watching the Russians batter their heads up against it trying to use it for their nefarious purposes. Having one just isn't a useful expenditure for me at this stage, although that may change someday.
Anyway... Corey's finishing up his morning ablutions, and is off to work, and I've got the usual Monday morning chores to accomplish, plus sheets and rugs to wash. Since it's a rainy day, I don't even have to feel guilty when I put them in the dryer instead of hanging them on the line! 👀😂 Egg is unimpressed with the rainy morning and is shout-purring at me to PET HER. 🐈⬛😹 I get a lot more affection from her in the winter time... 😂 Soon, she'll be lying in front of the fireplace, glaring at Corey. She remembers from one year to the next, and really enjoys a fire.
Oh - and back to the ostensible reason we're here... I'm 6 pounds lighter than I was on September 1, and it feels legit. My body is finally recognizing and using all the calories I take in as nutrition again. I'm hovering in the 1400-1500 calorie range pretty much every day, and have wavered up and down, but feel like I might eventually get back under 150 again.
Later, my dears,
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR
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it's Monday, rainy, dark and gloomy on the island. No inspiration to exercise but I do want to read my book on the treadmill. So there's that. I listen to nice Windham Hill artists and read vampire romance. What a combo eh?
Need to choke down coffee! Hugs all!
Rebecca
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My baby sister (53 YO! Lol) flew from KY to visit my mom in rehab. I had a good chat with her and she sent me a picture of my mom. She is in rehab and not doing well. The picture told the story and had me getting depressed again. Anxiety about DH’s doctor appointment tomorrow, my fur baby going downhill, allergies, back pains, and not feeling well. My head is not in a good place right now.
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Today is pot pie day. Think I’ll ask DH to make one for today……
RVRita in Roswell
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Dinner yesterday was lamb roast with pan fried seasoned potatoes, cream corn, and a big salad. Great Sunday Dinner!
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Hidee Ho all..
Michelle - he got a couple bug bites on his head and he scratched them in his sleep and woke up a bloody mess,Kyle had to wash him up and pour peroxide on the boo boos
I read the paperwork and they said to give them at least a week.
So hopefully I will hear from them later this week.
Got the laundry washed ,dried and folded..worked on the suitcase,but think im going to go through it again..
And maybe run the diahwasher..
Dropped Alfie at Tom and Elena's, they got a new car a new EV Chevy Equinox ,nifty car.. good for them I say..
Alfie will get spoiled for the next couple days for sure..
And yes Miles gives super duper hugs 😁4 -
good morning, all from slightly damp NW WA. There was enough rain last night to require folding up the patio chairs and putting them in the breezeway to stay. The morning was dry and beautiful. We got up about 5:30 and I walked the dogs while Jake fixed their breakfast. They like me to get down on the floor with them while they eat. Then I can fix my breakfast and prepare for my day. I have a few supplements that I take each morning along with a chocolate Isagenix shake. Before eating I have a selection of spiritual readings that help start my day right. While I eat, I add yesterday's step counts where they take me on a virtual walk. One walk is through Africa with a group and the other is the Continental Divide Trail. Then I had for Women Ages 50+ to find out what's going on with all of you. After breakfast I head outside with both dogs. I have my blue tooth headphones so I can listen to a podcast or an audio book while we walk. Bessie walks for less than 15 minutes so after I bring her back and give treats to both dogs, Annie and I go out again. I never know where she'll want to walk or for how long . When she's had enough, I bring her back to the yard to run off leash for awhile then put her in the house with Jake and go out by myself for awhile. Today our walk lasted for two hours and Annie got to see her people and dog friends who come out around 8:00; At 9:00 on weekdays I go to a meeting online with a group of friends from all over who share similar spiritual beliefs and spiritual practices. On Sundays we pick up groceries from curbside delivery and then I walk with a friend. After the meeting, I shower, empty the dishwasher and fix lunch. My afternoons are filled with yardwork, riding my exercise bike, watching TV, knitting, and walking the dogs or playing in the yard with them. We eat supper about 3:30 and are in bed by 7:30. A few days a week, I walk with a friend at 5:00 and take the dogs with us. It's a simple life and we love it. Barbie in NW WA 4 -
My physio gave me a few more exercises for my knee. I would be doing a lot more if it wasn't holding me back . I promised to walk 2 miles next. And start back on the bike and rower.
I will be doing mini squats and lunges and holding position.
I walked down to the bus to come home. It had stopped pouring with rain by then!
We got a lovely video from Edie, saying thank you for her presents and that she was looking forward to seeing us tomorrow. Gorgeous!
We were sent pics of the cake and told there's plenty left for tomorrow.
I ordered a hydrangea peniculata (white) from Amazon. Never ordered a living plant before! It arrived today, carefully packaged, and 'This side up' !! It is small, but alive, so will have to plant it tomorrow. It's going where the Christmas tree used to be.
Also have to take a urine sample up to the doctor. Routine test.
Bea pick up tomorrow. May do the walk from school to their house. Depending on the weather. Can bus or Uber up there.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx
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