WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2025
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SophieRosieMom- I misunderstand kirby, the dingy is still in Indiana. The numbers in the boat are the original numbers it had.
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walnuts or almonds will both work in your pesto.
I need to buy a couple plants. For some reason,none of the seeds I planted(at least 3 times) have come up. I have a few tiny things coming up volunteer that I think might be basil-need them to get bigger to tell for sure.I haven't heard how sever my sister's stroke is. Her son was still waiting to hear back from her doctor.
My mom was going to see her yesterday and then call me last night but she forgot I guess.
She needs to be in a care facility but with no insurance they are trying to figure that out. That was the last I heard. I have sent messages to her on Facebook to let me know if she feels up to talking. I see she is on FB but she hasn't responded- that is nothing new with her. I am surprised she hasn't posted where she is/what is going on- usually she does. I will keep checking in on her- it is up to her to respond.weighted vest hasn't come in yet- it was supposed to be here yesterday. May come today. I will let you know how it is when it gets here
We are picking up MIL's dog this afternoon to take him to see her for the last time. Dh said they care home is upping the nursing staff this weekend. He thinks that means his mom will pass away this weekend.
Debbie
Napa Valley,CAEdit- just checked FB and my sister just now posted about her being in the hospital.
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Barb
Hope you have continued support.
Sophie
It's nice to be remembered.
ExerMom
You couldn't forget me. I think we are still Facebook friends.
Pip
Prayers for Yogi
As for me, I liked my scale this morning. I started at 204.4 lbs on May 27th. My immediate goals are always to get under 200 in the morning, then be under 200 just before bed, then be under 200 with all my clothes on, then get under 190, then 180 etc.
Well yesterday I finally woke up under 200 at 198. Bedtime was 199.8. But this morning I weighed in at 196.8. That felt good. Under 200 with all my clothes in should just be days away. For someone who was thin until 55, this getting over 200 is mind blowing. Damn. I used to start Jenny Craig if I ever went over 140. Being over 60 with a crawling metabolism doesn't help. But I know it's more important than ever at this age. So far, other than arthritis I have no health issues. And weight isn't good on the joints.
Have a great day ladies.
Cheryl (north of Chicago)
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Good afternoon my friends! (I'm late!)
I went to the library yesterday and talked to a reference librarian about starting a writing group. It felt like a commitment! But the lady knew very little. She gave me an application form but that is more for presentations.
The boot stays on totally until July, then partly for another two weeks. I'm starting to get secondary pains from it. I tweaked something in my right knee. My body is still telling me to slow down.
Allie Wow! Congratulations to Tracy!
Pip such a sad time. Many hugs for you and Kirby.
Debbie hugs for you and your DH too.
Barbara I am picky about who I leave in my house. Dad had lunch with a church friend years ago and I went along thinking he would try to sell Dad something. I just don't know them well, other than greetings on Sunday.
I have a sitter I trust but that's $20 an hour. Minimum wage here is $16 and she has skills and experience.
Margaret how clever to put peony buds in the fridge!
Cheryl welcome back, and Yay for Onederland!
Lanette Yay for footwear that works! I often touch each step with my foot to make sure of it as I go down.
Lisa sounds like the shoulder surgery answer is not yet. Hope it feels better. A sling can help take the weight of your arm off your shoulder muscle.
Machka sorry for your van trouble. And Yay for 23.8 pounds!
May you all be happy, healthy, safe and free!
Annie in Delaware
Resting on the couch again
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Rita ((hugs)
Welcome back Cheryl, thought I recognized the wessecg tag, but it has been awhile ;}. So sorry for your loss.14.5 shows what great care you have him/her. Pics please of your golden mountain bene doodle? Love the horse.
Barbie so thankful you’ve found the joy in Annie. Was worried that since she was Jake’s choice you’d resent her high maintenance requirements.
Debbie I’d be afraid to put fish emulsion on my garden with all the outdoor cats you care for…
Margaret ah yes the natural fertilizers, best but with stinky side effects ;} Is that a water lily? Gorgeous!
Attagal Annie!
Allie I don’t understand why they wanted to biopsy your kidney?
Michele, please tell me that you won’t be cooking for Jess and Colby? A Sunday meal, sure, but not three squares every day?
Lanette, proprioception was a focus of Coach Ken’s BB&B class. I’ll see if I can dig out the specific exercises. I too have been feeling a bit off balance, especially when stepping back and turning at the same time. Funny, was just thinking about our Ketone Karen and wishing her well. So thankful your back pain is easing.
Tracey what you said about pets and unconditional love. Fingers Xd for your NB trip!
Lisa your shoulder sounds like mine last year. PT saved me from surgery, but a key component was a rest period before starting PT. That might be hard for you ;} I need to dig out those exercises and start doing them again, this time on the right side. It’s been hinting of trouble ahead.
Heather good news about Johnny, sleep is so very very crucial.
Machka “…finally burn all those scented candles you’ve been hoarding…” LOL. That’s what I do during power outages ;}
Pip I used to cry in the grocery store when there was no one at home any more to eat lamb kidneys.
Rosemarie I used to enjoy live music, but can no longer tolerate big crowds. Thankfully our Thai restaurant frequently hosts local musicians, and there’s plenty of room at Azalea Park to skirt the crowd at the free Sunday concerts.
Good stroll with T yesterday for 10K + steps, first in a long time. Time to get up off my butt. Lots of food prep to do today (artichoke, chicken breasts, devilled eggs) before and after dog group.
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
June focus: Just one thing from the OMG room
2025: Chose NOW: to move more than yesterday (5 sit to stands every potty break no excuses), fuel better than yesterday (hold that after dinner sweet down to two pieces of dark chocolate max), open heart and mind before mouth7 -
Barbara yes a water lily!
Saw my first monarch today!
Picked these fresh from my strawberry patch before it got too hot. They want $8 for this many at Farmer's market.
They are helping me cut down on eating too many nuts. I eat these instead! Yum!
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I seem to be stalled in my weight somewhat. The scale has been dancing around the same number awhile. Thinking I need to tell doctor to move me up to 5.0 dose on Monday when I see him. Noticed in "mychart" site that he's ordered more of the 2.5 so hopefully I can get this changed. We'll see.
Todays food.
It seems to be a "wrap" sort of day. Not having my peachy minty lemony tea today. Dealing with a canker sore in my mouth so just drinking my 33 oz Fiji water container instead.
definitely going thru food slower. Not having to buy cookies, chips, candy or breads helps, but protein drinks are expensive! I try to only have one in morning, and dinnertime. There are people in my "zepbound support group" that live on protein shakes, and bars, no actual food. Yes they lose weight but you can't live on shakes and expect to do that for the rest of your life! Then they wonder why they have nausea and constipation.... SMH. I have an idea, EAT your protein once in awhile, munch on raw veggies!
I'm still on my raw bell pepper kick. Also found some great tri colored cherry tomatoes. Love those. My go tos for snacking, plus celery and radishes.
Big hugs to ladies that wish them!
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Rebecca Whidbey Wa
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oh, I am like Kim!! I had no idea I was claustrophobic until I had to have an MRI. It was the worst thing for me. I had it to check my shoulder- didn't know if it was torn or frozen. I was shaking SOOO bad she covered my eyes with a cool damp cloth and had my hands under my thighs. She had to stop a few times. She offered to stop and reschedule it but, I would need a driver. Dh was leaving the next day to fly to China with a friend for over 2 weeks. I couldn't wait that long to get some relief so Stuck it out. I remember trying to stay calm. I was so relieved when I heard her voice . Then she said I was doing a great job- she was HALF way through. I was shaking so bad when it was over(images were not great but good enough to see there was no tear-it was frozen.) I had to hold onto the railing out of the place and barely made it to my car. I sat in the car for over 20 minutes to stop shaking just enough to drive the 10 min. back to the house. I will NEVER have one again without being knocked out.
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Thanks everyone for feedback and tips about the progressive lenses. 🧐
I feel very fortunate I don't have any problems with MRI's. I doze off inside the MRI tube once I get used to the banging, at the dentist's office, etc. My DH hated being around dentists, hospitals, tests, etc. and acted like such a nervous Nellie that I preferred to be by myself and drive myself to procedures and tests AND back home if I could. I even drove myself to Urgent Care, and then the hospital when I had a kidney stone. And drove myself home on narcotic painkillers. Not sure why he had such a phobia. 😣 T picked me up and brought me home after my gallbladder surgery.
Barbara - I had never heard the term proprioception or if I did, I never put 2 & 2 together. I think I ran across a BB&B DVD around here someplace. I'd love to see the exercises you are referring to - I'll do some YouTube searching too. They might be step up and step down off a platform type of thing?
Walking today is much, much better with the Crocs and continued improvement on back pain, but I had a lot of back pain sleeping last night. Of course, the damp cool weather might have played a part.
Rita - Lucy is a such a smart little dog! Love hearing about your adventures in puppy training. Glad your DH is doing better.
Machka - sorry your van is acting up. Hope there are some simple things like a gas filter. Glad you have bus service!
Heather - glad Johnny slept better too. Cute photo of all the girls, looks like they had a wonderful time.
Annie - how did you break a bone in your foot? You probably said and I zinged right past. July is coming up quickly. Yes, I think this foot stuff can throw everything off.
Lisa - good to have the report back on the MRI. Are you on restriction - no more pruning/lugging branches for a while? Actually activities like that might have kept your muscles strong. Anymore it seems like we're either on the edge of awesome or a steroid shot, lol.
Cheryl - good job! You are back in "onederland" and then some!
Barbie - I show about 1/2" of rain in the rain gauge, more to come today. I have found many uses for the leaf blower. Blowing leaves of course, and I mean into huge piles so I can rake them into tighter piles and bag them or dump them in the back yard where the grass is thin. Also I used it to blow leaves out of the gutters before I got the leaf guards. If I'd stand on the ground and aim it at the gutters at an angle, it created a vortex that sucked the leaves out and spread them on the roof for the wind to blow away.
Debbie - is your DH planning to be there for his mom's passing? I know, hard to predict the time. Both of my parents waited until we kids went out to get a bite to eat so they could leave in peace I guess, lol. Did she want a big funeral? A memorial service? Maybe she didn't care or specify. Over the past few years it sounds like she was contrary and confused about everything, so it's probably what your DH feels is appropriate?
Rebecca - I think you're on to something. Are these people who are just eating/drinking protein shakes prepared to eat this way the rest of their lives? I think you are going about it wisely. Doing your best to get balanced meals, fiber, all the healthy macros. Sustainable. Don't let lack of weight loss throw you. You might be retaining water for some reason. How you feel and how your clothing fits is the real measure of weight loss in my opinion, and it sounds like you're doing very well there! 😉
I made the Pesto this morning with toasted walnuts and it turned out fine, probably could have used another tablespoon of olive oil because it's a little firm, but it will do. There are still enough leaves on the plant to make another batch. I put most of it in little containers and stuck them in the freezer.
This afternoon is pot roast. Then my weekend/week's cooking will be done.
Lanette 😎
SW WA State
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😀 Cheryl, I have recorded my weight nearly every morning and evening since 2009. While I was losing weight it reminded me that my weight was important and I had to do something every day to make things better. When I reached my goal, it reminded me that I was a weight that was OK and I didn't want it to increase. I have lots of support. I am part of spiritual program that fills my life and I meet with others on Zoom daily. I read and listen to material that keeps me focused on healthy thinking and behaviour. I walk daily and do something useful a least a little every day. I ride my exercise bike and watch TV. Besides Jeopardy, I've found lots of great mysteries on Amazon, PBS Masterpiece, Brit box, and Acorn. Right now I have tomatoes, pumpkins, and sunflowers started in my yard.
😀 Annie, I understand your reluctance to have someone stay with your dad. My walking friend cared for her husband with Alzheimer's for years and had difficulty having people come to the house, even her husband's son from out of town. I am similarly challenged going out and leaving my dog at home. Having someone at my house when I'm not there doesn't feel good.
😀 Barbara, I had several chances to turn Annie over to one or the other of Jake's kids who are both dog lovers and I decided that we belonged together. I have long believed that things happen for a reason and that my life is none of my business. Sometimes I think about what I'd do if I didn't have to worry about dog care when I was gone and I realize that I love my life at home. There really isn't any place I want to go. I like my own company and I like my projects at home. I don't like crowds but I love listening to music. So I find what I want on You Tube on my computer or my TV. I can listen to all the bands and groups that I love including ones from the past.
😀 Debbie, I got anxious just reading about your MRI experience.
😀 Rebecca, I remind myself that my health is worth the expense. You are choosing healthy foods for yourself to create a plan that you can live with for a long time.
😀 Today I took down two of Jake's baseball framed posters from the wall in the dance room (formally known as the hobby room) and put up cat paintings that were in the bedroom. I spend a lot of time in the dance room but only sleep and read in the dark in the bedroom. I don't need decoration in there.
😀 Jake loved to buy new cleaning products and I am currently working at using them up so I can go back to my own simplicity. Today when I was cleaning window sills, I opened the curtains and pulled up the blind in the guest room and Annie was delighted. She was thrilled to be able to lie on the bed and look out the window. I decided to keep the room that way so she could have another happy spot.
❤️ Barbie in NW WA
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Hi, all. Still around. Just reading and doing summer stuff.
Re: MRIs: I'm not claustrophobic, but I don't like the banging sounds the machine makes. So, I make up music in my head that goes with the rhythm of the banging, trying to incorporate it into something logical. That's what helps me.
One reason we are so dizzy afterwards, according to the tech who told me after I almost fell down upon getting up from the table, is because of the magnets. He said he gets dizzy just reaching his head inside to adjust things. So it is a good idea to rest a little while before driving home. It didn't take me too long to recover, but I just sat in the waiting room until I felt like I had my head back on straight.
Thinking about all of you often.
Flea
Willamette Valley, OR
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For auntie. Meet Eddie. I have loved many many dogs, but not with the same intensity as this one. He has my heart.
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I have had progressive lenses for quite a few years. They are quite a bit more expensive but beings I rarely spend money on myself, I get them. My eyes haven't changed much so I don't have to replace them unless I want to(like getting new sun glasses to replace the ones that got scratched up when I fell a few years ago)
DH is not planning on being there when his mom passes. He will go see her each day but is hoping she passes when he isn't there. It is going to be hard but he is ready for it. Sad for him that he will never get the answers for his ultimate question which is why does she hate him so much. She can no longer treat him and talk to him the way she has and that is a blessing. We go in now, she is asleep, let her sleep, stay a bit then go home- duty done. Visiting is an obligation and nothing more for him. Just like taking care of her for the past 5 yrs.
Finished fertilizing everything in the front and both parts of the back, cleaned the catio and put new pine pellets in there- smells so much better. Cut back all the catnip and have it laying out to dry. Need to start making some catnip toys for my cats and for others. I have a LOT of dried already but need to keep cutting it back to keep it growing and not going to seed. I have 5 large plants plus many little ones I just started
Have plants to repot and a corner to clean and organize where the star cactus and eppiphilium are. Just taking a break.
Waiting for dh to get home- went out with a friend.
Will go to see his mom then home I think.
Need to help son in his garden tomorrow- transplant pumpkins-every one of the seeds he planted grew- way too many in one pot.Debbie
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Hello there Cheryl! Of course I remember you, and your horse, well. 😊
The hygienist appointment was uncomfortable, but not painful. She had me in the chair for 25 minutes. I can't say I liked it, but I will do it more regularly.
Walking there was a trial. The hottest day of the year so far. I was able to find some shade, but it was very humid. Our living room was 27°c tonight. Very few private homes have air conditioning in the UK. There is a slight breeze tonight, and it's meant to be cooler tomorrow.
John's younger daughter let him know she was coming down to Worthing tomorrow, to see a friend, and would he like to meet up for lunch. He can get a bus along the coast which takes about 45 minutes. It would be almost impossible to park on a summer Sunday. So he is planning to go, if her train is running OK. I am already looking forward to my Dim Sum lunch, so I hope she doesn't change her mind. 🙄
Tracey - You are definitely going to NB. Yes, you are.😍
LLove Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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there will be no service of any kind for MIL- she has no friends or family. Only a niece and nephew in Osaka who don't ever want to speak to her again because of how she treated them. Friends all got chased off for the same reason.
She will be cremated and her ashes along with dh's older brother will both be put in the plot with his dad. That is what she wanted. I know Louis(dh's dad) sure wouldn't agree with it. I am sure he enjoyed being away from her finally, even if it meant he had to pass away to get away from her. He will get a plaque with their names on it but that is it. I am sure we will be there when they bury them, at least I am guessing he will want to be there. Up to him.3 -
Good progress on your spaces! Our home has no blinds anywhere! Open windows to get as much light into this rather dark home.
Yes, though I do have a protein drink in the morning its not every morning. Its just hard to eat a meal that time of day. I have decided to continue to do the work, log daily, get my protein in foods as much I can, and drink 90-100 oz of liquid a day. I shall be persistent!
Rebecca Whidbey Wa
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Well having another wrap for dinner didn't sound good so I made a sort of pasta/shrimp thing. It was surprisingly good. Granted not creamy, and the pasta wasn't as past-y as it is made with chickpeas, but I was satisfied!
Full up to my brim.
Rebecca Whidbey Wa
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It fit in with my day fine. I'm learning to be adaptable!
4 out 6 listings good, and my fats and carbs weren't that much over. The fact that my protein is 124 grams, well A+ right there!
Rebecca Whidbey Wa
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This is my first test using the rhinestones with my first dogs paw print.. rocky. He passed 5/8/12. that has gray painted in the background. The next one I’ll do with a light blue in the background and I’ll see which one I like better and do that one for Yogi’s paw print
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stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 1st morning walk w/oyogi- 1hr 53min 27sec, 13066steps, 33elev, 2.74ap, 84ahr, 101mhr, 5.21mi= 457c
Strava app= 631c
ROUVY home spin bike- strava stats- 1hr 33min 18sec, 99aw, gear30, 35.8amph, 106ahr, 134mhr, 55.82mi= 516c
Strava app= 532c
ROUVY stats- 1hr 33min 38sec, 99aw, 48arpm, 35.8amph, 55.82mi= 532c
Walk to store and back- 26.45min, 3118steps, 2.85ap, 91ahr, 102mhr, 1.31mi= 145c
Strava app= 159cTotal cal1118
2533.13 miles ahead
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Debbie – It will be a relief and sadness with MIL passing. Your hubby will have so much to deal with
Cheryl – I think you’re right! We ARE FB friends. Awesome weight loss, so consistent. I can see why Eddie has your heart
Barbara – yes, I will most likely be cooking for Jess and Colby. I guess we shall see what happens, but I’m expecting to. I will ask Jess how she wants to handle it. Maybe I'll cook one day, she the next. It’s just that I do most of my cooking maybe on Sunday, portion it out, put it in the freezer for later. I know that they like food fresh cooked. Guess I can make it and then microwave it. I can’t figure out how I can put food out (family style). Like yesterday they had dinner here. I had chicken, portioned it onto the plates but put the extra chicken on the table. Guess I’m just going to have to play it by ear. Last night Vince wanted me to feed Ganon before I went to work. Well, that does NOT work, the cats are eating his food and I constantly needed to be sure his meds were still there. So what I’m going to do is feed the cats some and while they’re busy, take Ganon out, bring him in and put him back in his crate, finish feeding the cats, go to work. Then, when I get home I’ll take Ganon for a short walk before it gets too hot and then give him his breakfast. He won’t die if he has it later.
Count me as another who can fall asleep during an MRI. I don’t think I ever have, but I know that I could
Lanette – yours to Rebecca. I agree with you whole hartedly
Went to see “Miss Firecracker Show” at the Green Room. Honestly, I was disappointed. I really expected it to be more humorous. Ah well…
I lost on of my earrings. To think I bought those earrings back when I worked at BK 30 years ago.
Went in the pool earlier. Should be hot the next few days so...pool time!!!!
pip- you must be continuing to exercise even with everything happening about Yogi. Then again, exercise is good for getting out aggression etc.
No work tomorrow so I’m thinking I’ll start feeding our cats, take Ganon out just to relieve himself, finish feeding the cats, exercise, take Ganon for a longer walk, come home and give him breakfast, go to WalMart. Not sure when I’ll eat breakfast, maybe after WM.
Michele NC
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exermom- I did lighten up on the exercise while I was with yogi, now that he’s gone, it lets me forget for a minute. Today was really hard because it was the first walk without him, I was the one that usually walked him.
I don’t know if you can tell but the one on the left has lighter blue on the paw and the one on the right has a darker gray. We like the lighter blue so that will be how I will do Yogi’s. The other one was Floyd, the 3rd golden.
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Lisa - Kaitlyn and Brodey are one of the best couples I know. It’s not that they haven’t had some issues throughout the years but they have such a respect for one another’s feelings and have learned to talk things out. They have been together since they were 18 in 2009.
MRI’s- I am a bit claustrophobic and closed my eyes in the machine to convince myself I wasn’t in a cement truck back. When I opened my eyes I started to panic so closed them again.
Heather - I’m glad John had a better night. Those panic feelings are not easy to deal with.
The girls all look great on their evening out.Machka - I hope the car repair isn’t too much.
I actually laughed out loud at the image of Rhody being bothered by telemarketers.Rosemarie - I clean the same as you, rearrange items and move things around. I don’t like just cleaning.
I need to do that though, my house is not up to my standards. That may be my evening task this evening. I think Lauryn and I are having a craft day tomorrow. Sunday is my usual clean day.I am patiently waiting for paint to dry on my ceramic piece I finished on Thursday. I decided I needed bigger eyes so just redid them. Once complete I’ll spray them then I need to build a wind chime out of the pieces.
I’ll take a pic when I’m done.I went to the local scrapbook store this afternoon, they hosted a demo day. It’s an opportunity to try new techniques for very little money. $3-$5 per project. I only did 4 of the 6, not all.
I also picked up another new album that I had been told won’t be produced anymore a piece of paper and an ink pad. It was 25% off today in celebration of the owners 65th birthday so I only spent $4 more than the album price. Great deal.
My friend from ceramics was there, I wasn’t expecting her as I knew she was out of town with a sick relative. She just came back for a break for the weekend.Annie - I don’t know enough about your healthcare system, does your state have any benefits to help you pay to have a sitter or someone to give you respite care at all?
My Mom’s nursing home has a respite room, you can send your loved one for a week up to a maximum of 3, I think,for a very minimal cost. The government pays a portion of the room rate so it is less out of pocket.My BFF bought my tickets today! I’m leaving Sept 28 and arriving home Oct 9.
I’m excited.This is the wind chime I’m making for my nephew.
I need to do the actual assembly yet.
Lauryn and Michaela are coming to craft tomorrow.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Thinking of you Pip and Kirby! Sending hugs.
Lisa – slowing you down will be your challenge! But you can do this.
All the pictures ! Love it.
MRI – I have to be drugged – as someone else mentioned just thinking about it makes my body twitch, and me to get all freaked. I had one about 30 years ago, no meds, and I was so frantic to get out I damaged the machine. Now I demand drugs.
Yesterday was long and a bit tough. I hired a driver/a friends adult child to go with me and help with all I needed to function in a busy space. We drove to my mom’s, went out and did her shopping, then took her to lunch, got her back home, and then we drove to the Costco closest to my home and got some shopping done.
My mom who has complained about not seeing me, told me she was worried about me, never asked how I was, never commented on anything, never touched me. At the end of the day we were getting ready to go and I asked if it was ok to give her a hug, “if you need to” and I basically hugged a tree trunk, she just stood there letting it happen. My mom is not very demonstrative but this was a new level! My counselor has encouraged me to see her less, allow more space. Her behavior reinforces me to not be there as often. I will need to figure out cleaning of the home, it will be senior abuse if it doesn’t get cleaned at least every 5 weeks. But I will need to be there when someone is in the home. My brother’s choices assure that it would not be a safe environment for the cleaning staff without supervision. I’ll figure that out in the next few weeks.
Dessert sugars (cake/ice cream/cookies/candies) are still tasting like cheese just one day prior to complete rot – so it is easy to avoid. I have carefully worked to keep my per meal budget at under $2 for lunch and dinner and under $1 for breakfast for years. But my body is craving veg. fruit and protein preferably fish. VERY hard to keep the pricing low. I have splurged for the next week, and then will see what I can do, I’ll be watching the sales. The freezer is my friend. I think I will add some quinoa and wild rice to buffer up the quantity, and keep some pricing low. I have to get it all in line soon, or I will not be feeling ok about my budget.
Love Kim
In n. california
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My Van - I am hoping that the fix will be no more than the coils, spark plugs and timing chain. Those were the things the RACT person suggested. He also said that if I had continued to drive the whole engine would have been destroyed when the timing chain snapped.
Reading - thanks to Barbie and a couple other ladies here, I now read most of my books on Libby, the library app. This means I've got a book with me all the time. So I'm reading at bus stops, reading while waiting for the RACT person and tow truck, reading in waiting rooms, and more!
I'm also thinking of reducing the number of books I own because I can get them via Libby.
China - I was at the tail end of the era of setting a girl up with a china pattern when she got married. So I have quite a few pieces of the china pattern I chose, and several pieces from my grandmother's pattern. Also somewhere along the way I must have made the mistake of saying, "Oh, that's beautiful" when I received some crystal as a gift … and now I have more crystal than I know what to do with.
Because no one wants any of this stuff anymore, so I can't sell it, I've got it displayed in a glass-front cabinet in the dining part of our open plan layout. The glass front cabinet keeps the dust off of it.
I am reading/listening (I am vision impaired) to a most interesting book. I am listening to "The Next Conversation: Argue Less Talk More." I was motivated to listen to it because I have a "friend" who makes cutting remarks and denies that she had any bad intentions if called on it. The techniques that he recommends for dealing with passive aggressive behavior I believe will be helpful in dealing with lots of scenarios. Some of my favorites - looking at the person quizzically and asking, "Would you please repeat that?" He says that people are reluctant to repeat hurtful things, that what they are looking for is a reaction. Another favorite, "How do you expect me to react to that?" I expect that phrase to be helpful with my husband who is on the autism spectrum and has very little self-reflection.
That book sounds good. I've added it to my "To Read" list in Goodreads.
Machka in Oz
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Cheryl - I remember when you were here before. At that time I had a horse and a standard poodle. Since then have lost both and my DH. Now have a labradoodle. Living on property with my DD. She has 2 horses, one of which just turned 33 yo this month. I have not ridden since I sold my last horse when my DH was ill. Welcome back.
Annie - sorry you are having to make the decision to stop riding but I do understand. I have a cousin who rode level II dressage but had to quit riding due to spinal stenosis and surgery. She has a dropdead gorgeous Trakener mare that is now a pasture pet.
Machka - hope the van is an easy fix.
Heather - love the picture of the girls. What fun.
Barbara - the goats eat off the Douglas firs. They love young cottonwoods and branches off the apple tree. I don't know that they do much with the oaks or maples and they will only eat willow at a certain time of year.
Rained here most of the day and very cool but we needed it. DD and I worked on a jigsaw puzzle this afternoon and she changed the batteries in our key fobs for the cars.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA
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Oh, Kim. That's just horrible, about your mom. I can't imagine responding to my children "if you need to," when they asked if they could hug me. Actually, they don't even ask me; they just dive in.
So sorry about Yogi.
And your DH's mother, Debbie.
My ex-fil passed away eight days ago. I'm going to the memorial service Tuesday afternoon to support my ex-sil, which I guess I should just start calling my good friend. She was my best friend before my divorce over 20 years ago, and we have slowly been finding our way back to each other over the last couple years. It has been one of the greatest blessings of my recent life. I have missed her so much. My kids refuse to attend, so that tells you about how that relationship was going. Especially since the service will be about 20 minutes away.
Take care.
Flea
Willamette Valley, OR
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Solstice - today we have 1 additional minute of daylight!! It's always a relief to be on the other side of the fewest daylight hours. I am not a fan of the darkness because it limits what I can do.
Bone Density - here we can get bone density scans after the age of 50 if there might be a reason to get one then, and over 70 as routine.
I got my first one a year or two ago because of ongoing back and hip pain on my right side. I've got Osteopenia and Osteoarthritis in my back and hip. Previous tests have shown that I have severe osteoarthritis in my feet.
I had a number of tests on my left shoulder recently when I was having a lot of trouble moving it. Those tests showed that I had osteoarthritis + tendonitis + bursitis in that shoulder. I had a cortisone injection for the bursitis and that helped. But the shoulder still gets locked up and painful at times, which I'm told is the arthritis. There are bone spurs which catch on things … ligaments & tendons, I suppose.
Cycling and swimming are not particularly good for avoiding or reducing the progress of Osteopenia. In fact, some studies in the past have indicated that cyclists, especially really long distance cyclists, have poorer bone density than couch potatoes.
So I've added walking/jogging and stair climbing to help improve my bone density situation.
With osteoarthritis, they also say it's good to keep moving. I've found that the swimming has been good for my shoulder because I keep it moving … but it's good for my other arthritis-pain spots, like my feet, because I move my feet, but my feet do not hurt at all during the half hour I'm in the pool.
Exercise - as some of you might know, at the beginning of this year, I decided that I would exercise a minimum of 15 minutes a day (of designated exercise time, not just getting up and walking to the toilet) for a minimum of 300 days.
When I get out there with a plan to walk for 15 minutes, I find that I rarely just walk for 15 minutes. Most of the time, I walk more. Often the most difficult part of exercise is the act of getting up and getting ready to go do it. Once you're past that, it's OK. 😊
We're almost halfway through the year and this goal of mine has made quite a difference. It has contributed significantly to my almost 24 lb loss. Plus I feel fitter, stronger, and every day that I've done at least 15 minutes of exercise, I feel like I've accomplished something.
Barbara mentioned that muscle mass is the "fountain of youth" and I think that is certainly a key factor.
Keep moving ladies! Even if it is just for 15 minutes a day.
Machka in Oz
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