WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2024

1…1415171920…32

Replies

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,034 Member
    Heather: Enjoy the day with your birthday boy.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,709 Member
    Annie- Can you box your L size clothes up and put them somewhere out of the way for now? You don't need them in your daily closet, reminding you of your unwanted weight gain and making you feel guilty. One size down, it's reasonable to keep them for a while, but you deserve some clothes that fit you and make you feel good. <3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxx
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,609 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Annie- Can you box your L size clothes up and put them somewhere out of the way for now? You don't need them in your daily closet, reminding you of your unwanted weight gain and making you feel guilty. One size down, it's reasonable to keep them for a while, but you deserve some clothes that fit you and make you feel good. <3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxx

    Yes ... that's what I do. In my clothes bin, I've got the ones on their way out and the ones that are too small for me.

    A while back the bin just contained clothes that were too big for me. But those days have passed!


    M in Oz
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,263 Member
    689680
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,290 Member
    I filled two bags to donate! Yay!

    I found some stuff that I don't know where to put. I guess that's part of the process too.

    Annie in Delaware
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,813 Member
    Machka, your plan sounds ambitious! Plants are your friends, and you have quite the green thumb, heck hand!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,813 Member
    Up at 6 am this morning. Course the 5:45 am spam call didn't help.
    Well kind of at the wait and see to hear from sons mode. I send them questions and it takes awhile to get an answer. Haven't heard from eldest heading toward Japan. Middle son should be getting a treat box for the gkids today, told him about that, without any acknowledgment yet about it. Also sent him an invite to my sisters next month, no acknowledgement from that either. Youngest hasn't updated me either on when he heads back to the States. Trying not to mentally go bonkers, but its hard. Today will be a good day, exercising, grocery shopping on this rainy day on the island. Hugs ladies.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,604 Member
    Allie ~ Thanks for taking us on your journey. Your step-granddaughter is cute. Is she the daughter of Tracey's father who I know you are divorced from many years ago?

    Michele ~ So good to hear that your foot is better. Good News! Taking that tv to the landfill seems to have involved a lot of planning. It's good that you have neighbors that are close and willing to help as needed.

    Rori ~ Glad to hear that your hip exercises are helping. Mars looks very satisfied on his cushion.

    Tracy ~ Lauren will love her Halloween decoration. It's great that you have vacation time already at your new job. Enjoy!

    Annie ~ Hope you are able to continue with your decluttering. I know from experience when you have other people's stuff to deal with that the decisions are hard to make.

    Got a cortisone injection in my neck yesterday and am feeling so much better. Slept well for the first time 5 days.

    I am going to early voting today. As a lot of you know, Georgia is a battleground state.

    Carol in GA






  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,891 Member
    edited October 17
    Hey, kiddos...

    Just finally got Egg to quit clinging to me - it was like her version of The Police--Every breath you take, every move you make, I'll be clinging to you and sitting on you and purring at you and patting you with my pointy little paws. Maybe the weather change? I dunno. On his "good morning" call, Corey said she was like that with him at 5 a.m., as well. Funny little cat.

    Rori - It looks like Mars is enjoying the Fall weather on the deck. So glad the hip issues can be alleviated with your strengthening and stretching work. Thanks to you and to everyone else for the comments on the clutch... I learn something new with every piece I make, and this was a big learn. Really had fun with it. Enjoy your time with the man in your life--it is one of the hazards to seeing them intermittently - the need to entertain them.

    Annie - Well done on the two bags to donate. I take things like that and put them in the car the moment they're ready to go. Makes me feel so much better when I pull things out... and sometimes lets me change my mind on some things. Sort of a transitional stage, if you will. Makes it easier to put things in the "donate" pile, too, if you immediately forget what you've put in there!

    Tracey -     Love, love, LOVE the haunted house wooden piece - you're so creative with those. I've been so up in Christmas stuff I forgot we're not even to Halloween yet! Reminds me that I need to get back to the wood burning, too. Corey cut me some coins to make ornaments, and I need to get those done, too... :smiley:

    Heather - John's birthday celebration, your gifts and the salade Niçoise all look and sound wonderful. Your celebrations are always interesting, and your care in making things happen the way they should is intriguing and admirable. Many happy birthday wishes to John; he's such a lovely man.

    Dinner for us will be hamburgers - so I have to go down to town to pick up a couple things - fresh ground beef, wheat buns for Corey. I already have slider buns for me; he makes me one that's significantly smaller than his two monster burgers! 🤗😹😍). We don't have any ketchup either, and I do like fry sauce with the air fried steak fries that he wants. I make my own sauce, with light mayo, a little caper or olive brine, and ketchup, plus a little garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.

    And I should probably get going and do that...

    Later, y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa in chilly Arkansas, warming up starting tomorrow, and for the next couple of weeks, with highs back up in the mid-80s (29-30 c). No rain in the forecast, and we've been dry for so long that we're already under a burn ban.

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,709 Member
    John wanted a painting afternoon for his birthday, trying out acrylics on canvas.
    He produced this. Only his second time.
    t9i09zsj6whu.jpg
    Pretty good, me thinks.
    I wanted to splosh around with a palette knife and made this. :p
    9jfs7vm4gl5b.jpg
    I had fun.
    Also made a card for some future birthday.
    767bby2ibw9u.jpg
    John was going out for a walk and I was having a nap, when DDIL texted to say she was locked out with the kids . So John has driven over there with our key! o:)

    Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxx
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,200 Member
    edited October 17
    :) I'm in the car outside the dentist's office Annie is in the back seat looking out the window. We are listening to my favorite music on the car speakers. I forgot to bring my wallet so I have no driver's license or credit cards.

    :)Tracey Halloween decoration is darling. Bravo for finding time for creativity

    :)[Heather what a great birthday celebration you created for your husband

    :)Annie My father died in 1988 and my mother in 1991. We moved into their house when she died and filled three storage units with things we needed to to sort before discarding. It took us 10 years to finally empty the storage units. You have an even bigger challenge with caring for your father. Be kind to yourself and get joy from each small step along the way

    :)Machka I look forward to seeing your garden take shape

    :)Lisa one of your many talents is creating meals that fit the different nutritional needs that you and Corey have

    :)Rori. I love hearing about all your adventures

    <3Rita sorry to hear about all your new aches and pains

    🌻😀💕Barbie in drizzly NW WA
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,317 Member
    Today is Pasta Day!! My DH will love that when I tell him. I’ll let you all know tomorrow what he creates today!

    i2kgmrc8f7n3.jpeg
    gqqlc0efy8z9.jpeg
    3ya0312au4u5.jpeg
    j7jliazoet8x.jpeg

    RVRita in Roswell
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,263 Member
    581581
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,709 Member
    The carbonara was fabulous. John was ecstatic! :D
    0g6u9yi9shau.jpg
    My son came over with the kids' cards which were all hilarious. They also did a couple of videos with a singing cactus 🌵 🤣 which were fabulous. Only screenshots so they don't work!
    j85to0gdx8t3.jpg

    Now watching Midsomer Murders. B)

    Love Heather UK xxxxxx
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,813 Member
    Today was the third time making chicken salad in a two week time frame. Its so yummy. Just cut up celery, roastchicken, sweet yellow onion, apple, walnuts all about the same size. The dressing is just mayo, ACV, brown mustard, salt and pepper and Old Bay. It is so satisfying to me! It was only a bit of each, but it makes a big bowl, and I ate it all up!
    y2dbf5kzeax2.jpg
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,813 Member
    I forgot the walnuts until it was just too late. I wasn't too disappointed!😂
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,609 Member
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Machka, your plan sounds ambitious! Plants are your friends, and you have quite the green thumb, heck hand!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    I'm still learning about the plants. That's not my strong area.

    I'm more excited about digging and moving rock!! My first 2 steps involve moving rock, so that's good.

    Hopefully it will all come together the way I envision.

    M in Oz
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,527 Member
    Annie – doesn’t it feel good to have the things to donate out of your way?

    It was COLD this morning. Wore my coat to BK. But it was gorgeous this afternoon. We got all the lights for the Halloween decorations up and hooked up. Had a dentist appt for a routine cleaning. All’s well

    Tracey – great Halloween decoration. You are very talented

    Rori – what a full life you are having! I’m so happy for you

    pip – Yogi looks so sad with that head gear. How long will he have to wear it?

    Jess got her kitten yesterday. He’s a real cutie. Tomorrow they pick up the cat (he’s 5 years old).

    Michele NC
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,093 Member
    Pip- poor Yogi and good for Kirby catching that mistake..poor little guy.. I brought Alfies car seat,he likes to curl up on that i have it in a chair up next to my bed.. ,but Tom is worried he will fall so he keeps it on the floor but he has been usi ng it alot at there house which is good..
    All is well.. i took a nap and im still awake but trying to get to sleep.
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,046 Member
    <3
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member
    Gratitudes:
    Thursday: Blue sky, blue sea, warm sun when sheltered from chilly ocean breeze, such a beautiful place!
    Wednesday: Joe has expanded his comparison shopping to include on the laptop. Mr. “I-hate-them-dam-digits” has found Amazon and Walmart.com. Progress for someone who never checked a price before the pandemic… I think… ;}
    Tuesday: Was looking for possible unclaimed funds from Mama’s checking account, when found an insurance policy they both owned. Claim will take SIX months to process but it will be like a $$$$ gift from Mama and Papa. :heart: Now to gather the needed documents, plow through the instructions, fill in the forms… naah. Took two days off from paperwork de-cluttering and went for walks with friends instead. Thinking it might be a sign from heaven that I need to be able to pay for hearing aids…
    Monday: that I neither purged emails, nor documents folders associated with term on the fire district board. Came in handy to answer questions about a grant received in 2023 for turnouts ;)
    Sunday: that first sip of tea.

    Machka Loved yours to Annie about how to de-clutter drawers without leaving Dad alone.
    Pip Kirby had the vision to see inside you to see the beauty you always had ;)
    Flea, likewise here in Southern Oregon, neither former president Trump nor candidate Vance statements appeared.
    Michele, I don’t understand why you have to boil water at home to take to work with you?
    Tracey, so thankful your daughter’s experimental back surgery was successful.
    Only through page 13 but sleepy.
    De-cluttering challenge Days 31-34/30 to keep it going.
    One thing leads to another.
    31- Put this, in the recycling bin ;)8685iy1qcv9l.jpeg
    Sometimes you have to make a mess first.lsjj7hhb6at7.jpeg
    32-More recyclingigisr70nuukn.jpeg
    Progress. 9tfxeeiu45lf.jpeg
    33-These will leave the house Monday.a6veey886alv.jpeg
    34-Will tackle this after I get out from paperwork H E double toothpicks.yucgdy8rx25t.jpeg
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
    Open heart and mind before mouth.
    2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.

Categories