WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2024
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Jake's surgery is scheduled for February. We are already into the fourth month of his "no driving for six months" direction from the doctor. The surgery will begin another six months of his not driving. I can drive him locally but he is a terrible passenger. I can't drive him out of town so when he goes to the cardiologist or the hospital, someone else have to drive him. Right now he is on the phone with his daughter asking her to come up in February and take him to the hospital and stay nearby. For many years Jake has said that if I predecease him, he would put a sign on the door telling people not to bring food because he won't eat it.
Barbie in NW WA
One of the things I had to do when my husband had his accident was relearning to drive. I had not driven in 10 years except for maybe 3 or 4 times with guidance.
Suddenly I had to drive everywhere!
I've surprised myself that I can do it ... although I did pass on driving out of and into the Vancouver airport.
You may be able to do more than you think.
Change and learning are never-ending parts of life.
Machka in Oz2 -
I'm not quite sure where my comfort zone is.
Machka in Oz2 -
Our temperature has dropped to almost 0*C. Winter is here 🥶
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☘️ Terri3 -
Hello, my dears,
Two-hour nap yesterday had me awake at 3 a.m., but that's fine, I still slept almost six hours. I certainly feel rested, not like I've been deprived at all. It's oddly comforting to know that, as I write this, it's just past 10 a.m. in Britain and Ireland, and that Machka's winding up her day in Tasmania, and just overall, that life is in progress all around the world. Our East Coast early risers are just beginning their day, and hopefully, the West Coasties aren't yet begun.
Terri - We haven't frozen yet, only down to 5°C at most. No sign of freezing still, not the usual temps at all. Egg has put on a heavy, heavy coat, the fluffiest I've ever seen her. Might mean that we may yet be in for some seriously cold weather, but it appears it will be holding off until after our Thanksgiving on the 28th. Or our personal wooly caterpillar may be mistaken, or just getting older! 😹🐈⬛😽
Tracey - I always appreciate those who put up Christmas decs, while being utterly uninterested in doing so. Yours look lovely.
Machka - That's one of the only charts you've put up that I could argue with--I think you may not know where your comfort zone is because that chart labels and puts hard lines between all the zones. I think these things are too amorphous to actually work that way for most people. Your learning zone IS your comfort zone, and has been since I met you. What they term a "growth zone" is where I'm most comfortable, and the "fear zone" isn't a zone for me at all, just a flicker of thought. Not saying that is true for everyone. For some folks I've known, fear is where they're most comfortable. That's not denigrating them at all, just saying that's where they have found their comfort zone, perhaps because it is most familiar. I could totally be wrong - that was just my first reaction.
Barbie - I woke up thinking of you. Still am, for what comfort there may be in that.
Egg has finally finished perforating my right thigh with her pointy little claws, and is purring... When Egg releases me, I'll finish labeling boxes and get them ready to mail. Making a run into town once they're open, to the post office to mail stuff off, and to drop off donations to the thrift store.
Corey will stagger to the coffee maker here shortly, and I'll put things together to get on with my day. Hope yours is wonderful, wherever you may be. Ah, there goes Egg, decided she's done with the tippity-tap of my keys.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR3 -
LisaInArkansas wrote: »Machka - That's one of the only charts you've put up that I could argue with--I think you may not know where your comfort zone is because that chart labels and puts hard lines between all the zones. I think these things are too amorphous to actually work that way for most people. Your learning zone IS your comfort zone, and has been since I met you. What they term a "growth zone" is where I'm most comfortable, and the "fear zone" isn't a zone for me at all, just a flicker of thought. Not saying that is true for everyone. For some folks I've known, fear is where they're most comfortable. That's not denigrating them at all, just saying that's where they have found their comfort zone, perhaps because it is most familiar. I could totally be wrong - that was just my first reaction.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR
I was looking at it and thinking that it's often a rolling progression for me.
My Fear Zone is usually a tiny sliver
You're probably right that I feel fairly comfortable in the Learning Zone.
Then I accomplish whatever it is I was learning, feel comfortable for a moment, and move into the Growth Zone where I'm setting new goals etc.
Then I have a flicker of fear as I leap into the Learning Zone again.
And repeat.
So, I guess my Comfort Zone is probably a thin layer between the Learning Zone and the Growth Zone.
Buying this house dropped me into the fear zone for probably the longest I've been in the fear zone in a long, long time. That was unexpected and uncomfortable! I can quit my job, pack up and travel around the world for 8 months with just a few butterflies, but buy a house and YIKES!
But then I took some deep breaths and looked at it as a learning experience.
Now goals are being set!
Machka in Oz
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Good morning ladies!
Lisa - I was up at 1 - still got my 6 hours of sleep in. Between going to bed with the chickens and the time change, my clock is off and that's just the way it is.
So I've been busy clearing off counters and tidying up for Collette who'll be here at 8 so she can do the "heavy" work. I drive old cars and live kind of frugally so I can afford to have her come every 2 weeks. The house looks and smells great for a few days so it's like a mini vacation for me. Plus, she's my daughter from another mother and my back-up Rosie and chicken tender since she only lives a couple miles away.
Barbie - thinking about you and Jake. Great that his daughter is ready and able to come help when the time comes. Jake being unable to drive for another 6 months will probably drive him (and you) nuts... I'm getting a flashback to when I offered to pull over on I-5 and drop DH off onto the shoulder when he became "a bit" too critical of my driving when we were on the way to see his neurosurgeon after he broke his back. That was a stressful time for both of us.
Do any of the grocery stores in your area deliver? We don't have a QFC but have a Safeway, but no delivery in my rural area. Although if I couldn't drive for some reason, T would be glad to shop and drop things off for me.
I often think I'm much luckier than I deserve with such willing helpers.
Gusty winds predicted: We're expecting some gusty winds here tonight and into tomorrow. I got pretty well prepared last week when similar weather was forecast, and will batten down the hatches a bit more today.
I'll get the fire makings loaded into the woodstove just in case. I have enough wood to take me through some severe cold spells or extended power outages. DH was always chilly and would chop and stack a lot of wood to keep the stove going just about every day during the winter. I'm a bit more hot blooded I guess and do fine with an extra sweatshirt.
Earlier this year, I got an "AeroPress" to make coffee. It's kind of like a French press. I used it a few times just to try it out, and will have it set out and ready to go.
Diabetes Prevention Class - In yesterday's Zoom class, there was a lot of discussion about the CGM's - continuous glucose monitors. One of my classmates has been wearing the "Lingo" one and said it's been a lot of help in helping her identify foods she needs to steer clear of. She said it also gives tips on how to restructure meals and work on keeping blood glucose stabilized in general. Our class leader said a lot of people who aren't Type 2 diabetic are wearing them. I need to take the time and learn more about them. There's also a "Stelo" brand.
On that note, I need to get busy! Have a super day, ladies.
Lanette
SW WA State1 -
My new thing each work day is delving deeper into SQL code and combining it with Power Query so that it populates Excel.
I don't like that our output must be Excel but that's the choice of the Commonwealth. It is what it is.
I climb stairs when I get frustrated.
M in Oz1 -
Barbie ~ I feel for you and the driving. My DH went through a period of time last year when I had to do the driving. At first, I could not even pull out of the garage into the street without criticism from him. I found after having to do this for several weeks he got better and just let me drive. If your car has a navigation system that talks to you, you might be able to go the further distance needed to get him to appointments farther away from home. I have found that very helpful as at 76 I have forgotten the directions/routes to go to places I haven't been to in a while or never been to.
Allie ~ Delia is getting cuter and cuter and it is delightful that SMiles shows love for his little sister.
Tracey ~ I know you are a valuable employee getting the things needed for a pre TGD luncheon at work. And, your early decorating on the outside of your home is to be admired.
Michele ~ When you get your outside decorations up, please give us the pleasure of seeing them with photos. It seems strange that Vince is not wanting to put up a dozen trees inside the home as I think y'all have done in the past.
Lanette ~ I hope the wind gusts do not get too bad.
Machka ~ I like the comfort zone of your chart and am OK to stay there until forced to move on. When my thoughts start straying to unsettling things that could happen in life, I just have to cut them off and hope for the best.
Making Southern Cornbread today for the dressing I will make on Thursday!
Carol in Ga
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Just found out that TG is next week...NOT this week. Feeling stupid or wondering about my mental state!
HELP!
Carol in GA4 -
Carol. Thanksgiving is very late this year due to Nov 1 falling on a Friday. I’m with you. It feels like it should be this week.
Barbie, thinking of you and Jake in this new season of life.
I’ve been in a downward spiral of self-sabotage. I spent this morning journaling and reflecting and have picked myself up. I’ve been avoiding logging my food. I just pre-logged for today, so that is progress. The struggle is real. IYKYK.5 -
Helloooo, once more this morning...
Started over again. The second Corey's truck pulled out, I started yawning just unmercifully, so I said to heck with it and went back to bed for two more hours! 😹 My deadlines are my own and no one else's, so it only made sense. Snagged two more hours of sleep in there... so yay!
I am in that sort of morning-after hangover, need to get a few things done to let what I learned from the craft fair sink in and push the rest over the tiny little cliffs in my mind. Yesterday was completely a rest day, mentally, and that was really good for me.
On the creative side, I've got one purse/bag creation hovering in the back of my mind that I haven't given into yet, so that will be next, but I'm not in a hurry. Before the fair, I went ahead and picked up an account on goimagine.com. Sort of like an Etsy that hasn't gone public yet. The price for me was very good, and 2% of every purchase goes to charities helping children.
It means I don't have to design and create my own website again, as well, which I just won't do. Very simple to get the storefront started, so we'll see what happens. My site is up, but won't be searchable until I post some items, so it will be a bit yet. I'm fine with that, too. I've already got the photos that I posted for y'all of my bags, so it's just a little bit of effort to get those up there.
And... we'll see how it goes.
And that was pretty much a lap around my busy little brain now that I'm fully awake. Time to get those labels made, boxes taped up and in the car.
Love y'all!
Lisa in AR
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Responding to a few days at once again.
Michele - I find that the ball is better because I can really work it where I need it whereas the foam is bigger and not so targeted. The bottle feels better because of the ice.
I wear the splint at night.
There are a few inserts for this truck. Yes I do carry them back and forth. They are mine. I could pay her a paint fee and do it, but this is cheaper in the long run.
I use the night splint that looks like this.
I tried another style with a closed toe and it made my toes hurt.
I was able to walk to the bathroom with it on. It’s in the instructions though that you shouldn’t leave it all night anyway.
Lisa - I’m sorry your sales weren’t better. It’s so disappointing.
Rebecca - I think you’re smart to accept your body as it is. I am at that point for looks but I don’t feel well so I know I need to keep trying to lose.
I would talk to my friend and tell her that it’s appreciated but Leigh is looking forward to laying around in his skivvies, being alone and is really looking forward to being a bachelor for a few days. Having someone treat him takes away from his pleasure in it.
In the end if she ignores his wishes and he ignores the door it’s really on her.
I don’t understand people that just won’t take people at their word.
Rodger and I do not mesh sleep wise at all. He sleeps for a few hours at a time and if he hears me snoring he leaves the room. I hate it and feel that it’s really been detrimental to the marriage. He doesn’t feel that way though.
Rita - Sorry your son is causing you worry. We never stop do we?
Lanette - my grandparents refused to go anywhere except across the driveway to my parents. I tried to get them to come to my place the only 2 times I hosted when we lived in NB. It made me terribly sad.
Now I love it when my daughter takes over Christmas and we go there. DH doesn’t though.
Barbie - Hugs to you.
Busy day! I’m looking forward to work tomorrow for a quieter day.
I went shopping for groceries and for the door prizes and gifts for the work luncheon we’re having tomorrow and Thursday.
I then decorated outside for two hours. I’ll have to get a picture at night, but this is what I did.
Now I’m off to bed.
Tracey in Edmonton
Kirby tried that thing on the pic, it didn’t work for him1 -
Hugs to you barbiecat .
At pismo, we have a view out of our bedroom window.
Kirby asked if I wanted to drive down for the MS ride next year instead of doing it virtually. We still have the tent, air mattress, heater and all else. He said he wouldn’t ride because the kids would come and he would be taking care of them. I’m thinking about it.
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PT went well yesterday. They did something new. Had back massage first then they did what the therapist called ‘dry needling’ (it’s like acupuncture but electrified). I asked why it was called ‘dry’ and did they have a ‘wet’ needling therapy. I caught the therapist off guard because at first he didn’t know, then came up what he thought was the answer that ‘wet’ needles were the kind you get shots from. A Google search brought back he was right, “ Dry needling usually is paired with exercise and other physical therapy techniques to prevent trigger points from reoccurring. The needles used are solid and don't inject liquid into your body. It's the reason this treatment is referred to as "dry." All forms of acupuncture use dry needles as well.”
RVRita in Roswell2 -
Today is:
RVRita in Roswell0 -
“Smoke on the Water, and fire in the sky”! Sea foam on the shore too.
RVRita in Roswell
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Whidislander wrote: »So I must have been extra tired last night because I did snore some. Husband is nice and just tags me with his hand, and doesn't swat me like he used to do. Unfortunately it is still an interruption in my sleep pattern, then my bladder says hi, and I need to blow my nose, or have a drink of water (you know to continue this crazy ride I'm on gah!). So at 4 am I knew it was one more hour until husband would wish to wake up, and so I listened to him sleep, while trying to stay awake. Fun stuff. I also try to sleep whilst holding my mouth closed. This forces me to breathe out of my nose. Of course once I relax my throat, I probably snore. He has pretty much accepted my snoring. And most of the time he says its just more of loud breathing. But every once in awhile, I break out in song, (a whale song more like it). When we had the other harder mattress, he used to jiggle the bed, but now with our squishy mattress a jiggle won't make me react at all. The joys of sleep in a marriage. I am afraid in a couple years we might both appreciate separate rooms. Its not that bad now, and its not the time, but one day.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
We have separate beds (but in the same room) and we both use earplugs.
Works well for us!
M in Oz
I'm glad that it works for you guys!👍🏼💖. They (sleep pros) say that sleep is pretty much one of the most important things our body does that it needs to do, besides breathing. People don't realize that without good restorative sleep, it can affect every other system. Of course too much sleep isn't good either I suppose.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Looked at the Comfort Zone chart again and guess I'm in the Learning Phase because lately my life has been about dealing with challenges and acquiring new skills! A lot of this is frustration over the technical issues of using the internet, understanding the terminology, and finding ways to solve problems related to getting where I want to be.
Carol in Rainy Georgia1 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »Responding to a few days at once again.
Michele - I find that the ball is better because I can really work it where I need it whereas the foam is bigger and not so targeted. The bottle feels better because of the ice.
I wear the splint at night.
There are a few inserts for this truck. Yes I do carry them back and forth. They are mine. I could pay her a paint fee and do it, but this is cheaper in the long run.
I use the night splint that looks like this.
I tried another style with a closed toe and it made my toes hurt.
I was able to walk to the bathroom with it on. It’s in the instructions though that you shouldn’t leave it all night anyway.
Lisa - I’m sorry your sales weren’t better. It’s so disappointing.
Rebecca - I think you’re smart to accept your body as it is. I am at that point for looks but I don’t feel well so I know I need to keep trying to lose.
I would talk to my friend and tell her that it’s appreciated but Leigh is looking forward to laying around in his skivvies, being alone and is really looking forward to being a bachelor for a few days. Having someone treat him takes away from his pleasure in it.
In the end if she ignores his wishes and he ignores the door it’s really on her.
I don’t understand people that just won’t take people at their word.
Rodger and I do not mesh sleep wise at all. He sleeps for a few hours at a time and if he hears me snoring he leaves the room. I hate it and feel that it’s really been detrimental to the marriage. He doesn’t feel that way though.
Rita - Sorry your son is causing you worry. We never stop do we?
Lanette - my grandparents refused to go anywhere except across the driveway to my parents. I tried to get them to come to my place the only 2 times I hosted when we lived in NB. It made me terribly sad.
Now I love it when my daughter takes over Christmas and we go there. DH doesn’t though.
Barbie - Hugs to you.
Busy day! I’m looking forward to work tomorrow for a quieter day.
I went shopping for groceries and for the door prizes and gifts for the work luncheon we’re having tomorrow and Thursday.
I then decorated outside for two hours. I’ll have to get a picture at night, but this is what I did.
Now I’m off to bed.
Tracey in Edmonton
The decorations look splendid!
I personally think troubles brew in marriages when laughter and a good giggle go out the window. Maybe that's why I have decided to eat the way I do. Gone are diet foods, and restrictions of portion control. I know what my body needs, and if I don't know what a healthy portion is by now, then when? I put the pleasure back into eating, craving the things I do. I have this mindset of a cavewoman. You know, like they used their hands for portion control. They didn't load up, they ate enough to be satisfied. I crave the meaty, pasta, carb foods in the winter, and the salads in the summer. Husband still looks at me like a teenager, and that makes me happy. I think him standing on death's door had something to do with that.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Jake's surgery is scheduled for February. We are already into the fourth month of his "no driving for six months" direction from the doctor. The surgery will begin another six months of his not driving. I can drive him locally but he is a terrible passenger. I can't drive him out of town so when he goes to the cardiologist or the hospital, someone else have to drive him. Right now he is on the phone with his daughter asking her to come up in February and take him to the hospital and stay nearby. For many years Jake has said that if I predecease him, he would put a sign on the door telling people not to bring food because he won't eat it. Barbie in NW WA
One of the things I had to do when my husband had his accident was relearning to drive. I had not driven in 10 years except for maybe 3 or 4 times with guidance.
Suddenly I had to drive everywhere!
I've surprised myself that I can do it ... although I did pass on driving out of and into the Vancouver airport.
You may be able to do more than you think.
Change and learning are never-ending parts of life.
Machka in Oz
Oh its amazing what we are capable of doing in a crisis or trauma. I learned to drive too. But I had never driven before. Husband went around with me as I practiced, which was interesting. He was a good teacher, using a calm voice and patience up the yin yang. I only did a bad thing once in Portland, going backwards on the freeway. I had missed the exit, it was 3 am, with no cars on the road, and I was taking him to the emergency room! But other than that I did what I had to do. I will never get behind the wheel and drive for pleasure. It isn't me. Husband is fine now, he drives. I suppose I will probably have to drive again, God help everyone else on the road.🙄
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Read the whole thing!
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Tracey – that is the exact brace that I was looking at! GMTA What do you mean by “the instructions say you should leave it all night?” You shouldn’t wear it all night, is that what is meant?
Well, we got the controllers out, the log cabin, lights on the front of the yard. I’m so glad that now Vince is doing a little at a time. He used to do everything all at once.
Carol – this is why Vince isn’t putting up any trees:
This WAS the Halloween tree. Never did get lights or ornaments on it. Can you just imagine what the kittens would do with 9 trees? So he’s said that he’s going to focus more on the outside decorations this year. I will post pics of the decorations. Can’t get a video up, tho
Got to figure out my exercise for next week, then have dinner, then ceramics.
Michele NC1 -
Just found out that TG is next week...NOT this week. Feeling stupid or wondering about my mental state!
HELP!
Carol in GA
In Canada, where Tracey is, Thanksgiving was in October.
There's no Thanksgiving in Australia but I am looking forward to Christmas. I just booked 3 days of recreation leave to get a full 17 days off.
We are not going anywhere. My plan is to spend the time unpacking and setting up the house. And if the weather is good I hope to make some progress on the garden.
M in Oz0 -
Stat for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs 43sec, 117elev, 79ahr, 99mhr, 14222steps, 6.04mi= 610c
Strava app = 731c
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