WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2014
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Just wanted to post this for you to smile at today:
On the occasion of World Smile Day—here’s a video to put a smile on your face. Two words—dancing nuns:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTEjV276078
Rita from CT0 -
Fall has definitely set in. We don't have the wonderful colors yet but the temperature is fall like. Maybe we will have those wonderful colors on our way down to Florida!!!!! maybe that will take away from the very noisy child right behind me:laugh:
President Oboma is in town today. He is celebrating manufacturing day, didn't even know there was a day like that. We have a manufacturing plant that is built by and I suppose is run by minorities. So he is speaking there. although I am not a Democrat it is nice that a President of the US chose our area to come and speak. It throws a wrench in the works as far as using one of our main highways though. Two days ago it showed the huge transport plane arriving at out airport that carried all the vehicles, including what they call 'the beast' which is the car the president rides in.
Patty, in the senior aqua group I was in at the Y the young lady would jump n and out of the pool all the time during the class. She would jump out and show us our move and then in to do it with us and to help people who were having problems. I go to a Southern Baptist church and we have district offices or what we call associational offices. So I called the office, told them what kind of church I was wanting and she gave me a list of 6 churches. A lot of churches have 'small groups' that meets some time during the week for study and fellowship. That might be something to take the place of those weeks that you can't attend.
I sure hope Melodies skin condition doesn't take a back track while we are gone. It is very difficult to give her medicine, you have to take her food away for two hours before and after she gets her dose. She knows and trusts my youngest daughter and me to give it to her. So we will just have to not give it. I was able to stop it for about 6 months when her allergy seemed to let up and she no longer lost her hair. I really don't this is an allergy since I don't see her scratching or anything. She just gets this little crusty place and then starts the hair loss back by her hind legs and progressive from there. Vet says it si an environmental allergy but it would cost a LOT of money to find out what she is allergic to and the doctor who does that comes to Evansville once a month and charges a lot of money.
Next week is every dieters nightmare. Our annual Fall Festival:sad: It is the second largest street festival, Mardi Gras is the first, in the US. Block after block of food booths, most of them deep fried. We are a community of German heritage and like our food. Every gastronomers delight. The parking is atrocious. The police allow you to ignore any parking rule. so sometimes you have to walk blocks to find a parking place that you have to squeeze into and never know if you have your bumper hit when you get back to it. There are many parking lots that organizations have and you pay up to $10. There is one small handicap lot which is free. We usually go and Charlie gets so upset with the parking situation that we end up going home and give each other the silent treatment the rest of the evening. Before we got our latest car we had an older car which we drove but it isn't easy to park either a 7 passenger extended length minivan or an SUV. It was always a favorite of our girls when they were growing up. Our son in law has gone one time when they were dating and he is excited to go again. Our grand kids have never been. So we leave on the 12th to go to Florida so the kids will drive up on Friday after work and then all go to the Festival on Saturday.Sadly, well I don't know if it is sadly or a victory for me, I will not be going. Two days of driving 600 miles, 4 days at the beach, means I need to conserve energy somewhere. So I will not go to the Festival.
Tomorrow is a fund raiser for one of the local animal adoption agencies. They find fosters for animals in the animal control, that gets them into a vet so they are checked out and all vaccines, spaying, vaccinations and anything else they need are taken care of. Then when they are socially and medically OK to adopt the animals are taken to adoption events. So it is a one mile walk plus a picnic with chili and hot dogs. It's one of the biggest fund raisers, tickets almost $30 but it will be fun to go with my daughter and her big goofy boxer.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Good afternoon!:flowerforyou:
Cindy - I have been there with the knee. Isn't it just sooooo annoying! :ohwell: i guess every one has a different cause. Mine is surviving all this walking very well, but I have been doing lots of exercises to strengthen it for over six months. I am so pleased that I can walk around this city. A couple of years ago every bit of me would be at breaking point by now. My back would have seized up, my knee would have swelled up amd my ankles and feet would have been in agony. Right now I am tired and a bit achy, but my progress is remarkable.
This morning's boat trip was very interesting, though the guide was a little too full of himself!
I love to see the back end of cities, the working quarters, and seeing it from a boat is great. Fabulous weather!
This afternoon we walked over Brooklyn Bridge and had a cup of English tea!:laugh: Came back by subway. We seem to have mastered the buses and the subway now.:bigsmile: A lot of walking - over 2 hours at a fast pace. And we will go out tonight so will clock up a few more minutes.:bigsmile: I like to "earn" my food.
It's going to be raining tomorrow so I expect we will visit a musem. American Art? I still haven't done all the "villages" or the Financial District. Could do Little Italy and Chinatown tonight maybe. Want to do SoHo before we leave. Harlem too. Running out of time.:sad:
Speak soon. DH is snoring on the bed. It is 5.45 in the evening.:laugh:
Heather on the island of Manhattan.0 -
Saturday here and got up ready to exercise. Was going to do a Jeannette DVD "Bikini Boot-camp and Tabata and walk the dog. Then went on FaceBook and a friend's son and girlfriend want to visit. Sooo jumped in shower and dress, did the cleaning.
At least house is clean now although NO exercise. Ah well!
I am tolerating the Duramine and keeping within my cals and trying to get protein levels up, fibre was fine yesterday. BUT scales have stayed the same for 4 days. I am going to shoot those darned scales. Argh!. I have to weigh each morning and feel like chucking them out. Will see what tape says on Monday.
My knees played up for first 3 days I was on Duramine and only walking but seem OK now again
YES I did tell my doctor that I did NOT refer Maria and she was doctor shopping
OK best go
Lesley in Tasmania0 -
Hello all: Got a decongestant massage today to help with the sarcoidosis flare. Very interesting, will see if it makes a difference. I am on my last day of antibiotics and cough is much less, no wheezing but still out of breath after climbing stairs, etc.
Heather - Happy birthday! Glad you are enjoying the city.
Deb in Melbourne - Good for you fixing your own washing machine. I am not sure I would tackle that.
Lesley - Sounds like you are getting lots of good help. So glad it is working for you and you can do things you love again.
MNMargaret - Congrats on the gas card!! That is a nice prize.
Katla - We are looking at property north of Seattle in the Snohomish area. My DD has been sending me postings by e-mail that she thinks may have potential. I look at the pictures and think OMG this may really happen!!! I am headed west next Friday. Will fly into Seattle where DD will pick me up and we will drive to Portland for a sarcoidosis conference at OHSU. She has also been diagnosed with sarcoidosis which quite unusual as it does not run in families and to have two people in one family diagnosed is rather against the odds. On Sunday after the conference we are back in the Seattle area to look at property. On Monday will spend time with DS and family then fly home on Tuesday. The whole thought of picking up and moving that far, having to find new doctors, etc. makes me anxious but could be enormous fun too.
Healing angels to all who need them and congratulations to those with victories. Sue in very windy SD0 -
:flowerforyou: Sue, How exciting that you might be moving to the Seattle area.....we have lived in the northwest for a long time---in NW Washington for almost 10 years.
:bigsmile: :bigsmile: Line dance class today was great fun...later Jake and I went to an estate sale and then got our flu shots.
:brokenheart: :bigsmile: New computer won't be set up for two weeks so I'll continue to share and grow spiritually.
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
:bigsmile: 22,000 steps today and an hour on the exercise bike
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Hi gals! I can't find my last post from yesterday! I had a nice message written here and lost that too. I guess I have the "losts" today! So I'll just be brief and wish you all the best. Food has not been good today; I'm not sure what is wrong with me! I did get good news at the dr today; I can cut my metformin (diabetes med) down to 1 a day instead of 2.
Well I'm heading to bed. I'm freezing. Tomorrow will be a very busy day and I'm not sure how I'm going to get everything done, but I'll try. Eating will be better too! Just sort of grazing, which is really really unusual for me! Take care, Meg from chilly Omaha or is it just me0 -
Did an hour of a bosu workout DVD. Tomorrow's plan is to do Jari Love's Revved to the Max DVD.
Jeannie - I so agree with everything Jolene said to you. Like her, just get right back on the bandwagon and you'll be fine.
Patty - I would think that instructing from the deck and also in the pool would be best. Sometimes there are things that are really hard to do in the water and you'd never know it if you're on land. Things that you need to modify. By the same token, it's also good to have the instructor in the water, closer to the participants. Guess you just need to go with their policy. Yea for your daughter!
Heather - your dinner sounds absolutely wonderful! I always say I'm as old as I feel and I feel 39 (up from 29)
Rita - I hate insurance companies, too. They are so sllloooowwww and incompetitent. Hope you feel better fast
grammarn - welcome! Good luck with your surgery
Rita - thanks for the smile
Lesley - I don't know about you, but when I clean the house, I get lots of exercise (bending, stretching, etc)
Sue in SD - never heard of a decongestant massage. Tell me more about it.
Meg - yea for you cutting your med. I tend to graze all day
Michele in NC0 -
October 3rd totals:
Steps, 10,029
Distance 4.28 miles
Not too bad.
Sylvia0 -
Wow! What a terrific thread! What an intersting group of women, doing so many things!
I had a pretty good September. Had my annual physical, blood pressure 102/60. (Yay), blood work normal, (yay), cardio stress test - very good. (Yay). So, I'm good to go.
Unfortunately, my husband brought home a nasty virus from a business trip and everyone in our house got sick. My poor husband spiked a fever of 103F and I ultimately had to take him to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with moderately severe pneumonia. Prior to this, he had only missed 1 day of work in 28years of practice, but he was off sick all last week.
My daughter spiked a fever of 103F but her chest stayed clear.
I got the virus, too, but have not been as ill - only low and normal fever, off and on.
This week we're all back at work and school but only half power. I'm sure we'll be close to normal next week but that was some nasty flu!
I just earned my 14,000 flights of stairs badge with fitbit (I've worn one for quite a long time) and I'm quite proud of that badge. Those miles and stairs do add up.
For October:
I'm going to host our family thanksgiving next weekend and I'm looking forward to that
I need to drop by a little gift at my step-sister's house. She had a double mastectomy last week and my husband had suggested getting her some jar openers because she will have difficulty using her hands and arms (very clever idea) but I didn't go because i didn't want to get anywhere near her when I was probably toxic with germs.
I have a new horse, so I'm hoping to spend a lot of time getting to know him in October
I'd like to get a chance to spend some time with my good friend Heather, who I havem't seen in a year. She is just one of the most special people I have ever known and I really like her. We just get busy and don't have time. She lost her Mom this summer and I know it's been a crappy time for her, so I want to make sure I stay in touch this fall.
And, just in general, I'd like to spend as much time outside before winter comes.
Lastly, I have to go to a funeral tomorrow. This, I'm dreading.
Thank you for this really nice thread, Barbie!! Happy Dancing!
Tracy - from Rosemont, Ontario.0 -
Hi Tracy! Nice post! That flu sounds horrible, but you have bounced back.:flowerforyou:
We went out for our evening meal and got in another 75 mins walking, so I have totted up 759 calories today.:bigsmile: Unfortunately my meal came to 1450! ! ! ! ! :ohwell: It was a place called Keen's Chophouse, which is really old and has old smoking pipes all over the ceiling. We hadn't booked so had to wait in the bar which is where some of my calories went.:noway: We had a lovely chat with some other tourists then had the most delicious filet mignon and creamed spinach. We loved the place so much we have booked for tomorrow night when I will try to eat more circumspectly. They do oysters and other seafood so I will have that and lay off the stout! ! ! DH was in heaven as he loves steak, but usually finds it too tough. This was melt in the mouth. I rarely eat steak, but I just fancied it after my seafood last night. Really great atmosphere.
My toenails :ohwell: are suffering with all this walking! Must get some new trainers.
I bought a Christmas decorstion of a Santa riding a N Y C taxi. Love it!
Heather, tired but happy in the US of A. 0 -
Good evening,
I put the MFP app on my new smartphone last night so hopefully that will help me stay on track with logging my food again. I did log every last bite today and was doing well until I caved and got dessert with dinner (ate out tonight). Oh well, I will dust myself off and try better tomorrow. No more eating out this weekend so that will help I'm sure. DH and I are volunteering tomorrow morning at the annual electronics and metals recycling drive. Plan on wearing my winter coat since it's first thing in the morning and the weather is supposed to be pretty nippy in the morning. Then on to local pet adoption event, not that I need any more four footed critters! Plan on supporting the local vendors though. The rest of the weekend will be spent de-cluttering. Have stacks of paperwork to go through and get organized before school starts again Monday. Thanks for the warm welcome back and to all the newcomers-this is an awesome place to come for support! My laptop battery is about to die so signing off before I lose this post!
Kathy in windy IL0 -
Hello!
Today was a perfect October day! It was warm, 81 degrees with a lovely 20 mph breeze. Such a beautiful afternoon. I worked in the yard for about 30 minutes. Setting plants in a flowerbed. Went out and had lunch. Ran some errands. I turned off the car's A/C and opened the windows. MMMMmmmm.
Welcome to all the new ladies.
Sylvia - Loved the cat's diary.:laugh: :laugh:
Katla49 - Healing wishes for your DH.
Anne - Thanks for sharing the skinny info. Great advice.
Heather - Glad you're having a great time in NYC. Belated Birthday wishes to you.
Rita, - Hang in there.
On the Ebola episode...well, I live in Dallas-Fort Worth and it is all over the news. Every day, every hour. We even had video of the hazmat team decontaminating the man's apt. Enough already. Please.
I'm of to bed.:yawn: Diane in Tx0 -
Hi everyone,
It is a beautiful spring day in Melbourne, and I have been for a 7 km walk with a friend this morning, and I plan to walk the dog later on today. That should push me over my 500 cals burned aim for the day.
We had the most beautiful dinner last night: salmon fillet marinated in peri-peri oil with couscous and asparagus, with a blood orange and fennel salad. So yummy, and coming in at under 400 cals.
Re: fixing my own washing machine. I heartily thank the trades and handypeople who take the time to put information on the interweb to help people like me who want to have a go at fixing something before forking out money. I've just had my car in the shop to the tune of thousands of dollars, so I really needed to save money with this washing machine. Keep your fingers crossed it stays fixed!
I'm quite obsessed with eating well and I post my diet daily, so if anyone wants to friend me and check out what I eat, feel free to add me. I'm almost at the end of ditching 20 kilos I put on after menopause and two broken ankles, and it has been hard but rewarding work.
Cheers everyone.0 -
Of course I need to be up early so I can't sleep..........and thought I'd get caught up on posts before I try again.
Kathy..........Let me add to all the "Welcome Backs"!! Very nice to see you posting again!
Heather..............Yum..........super tender beef and creamed spinach!!! What a great time you are having, and it sounds like you are enjoying it to the max. You are seeing and doing tons!
Diane.......... We attempt to support each other in our weight loss and we write about and comment (hopefully, positively!) on those things that interest us; things that affect our weight loss and emotional balance.....a wide range....medical, family, books, exercises, childhood memories, church, jobs, moves, trips, food, hobbies, movies, our pets, concerns, worries, shopping, and personal stressors......occaisionally, most of us probably do "go on" more than others may want to read. I have a massive interest in news and current events and as a retired R.N. have been following the Ebola outbreaks in Africa since the 80's when I first learned of it. Frankly, this outbreak has my total attention. I am sorry you are feeling so bombarded by all the news reports in Dallas; obviously I can't change your tv or radio programming. However, if you are not interested in what I write about Ebola, I'd like to suggest a simple solution to you
skip over it. I promise you, there won't be a test.
Good morning and best to everyone!
Stay strong!
Off to sleep..........I can get 3hrs., maybe,
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic0 -
Good morning everyone!
Looking forward to a relatively quiet day. I hope it stays that way! The only disadvantage of quiet days is that I don't earn calories...but I need the rest. Feel vaguely like I might be getting a cold; wouldn't be strange after how the last several weeks have been, but I hope it doesn't get any worse.
I've got a friend's Border Collie here for a few days. She's the friend who takes mine during vacations etc. She had an eyelid correction two days ago and isn't allowed to bend over or lift for several days. I've known this dog as long as I've had mine and he's sweet, but two is a lot more than one!
She called last night to tell me that another Border we both have known for years had to be put to sleep. She (the dog) was 12 and had some kind of abscess on her spleen; not sure of the details. She was a sweetie and a good friend of my dog. Before my dog had his cataract surgery at the age of 2, she was kind of a seeing-eye dog for him. They would tear around on small paths in the park, my dog on her heels, and she was fine with it.
It's a sunny day and I may take the "guys" and have coffee at the outdoor farm-café near here, where I/we go often.
Hope everyone has a good day!
Cynthia :flowerforyou:0 -
morning ladies,
sorry i didnt check in last night,by the time I got home from work, fed and walked the dogs it was time for bed..
DH is very upset.. we had a gentleman that lives in the park where we have our house down in florida order windows for the house, ,well he bought stock windows which dont fit, and I guess he doesnt either have the reciept or what but they cant be returned.. 1400.00 well they tried installing 3 of them in the hot Florida sun yesterday the other guy is 83 yrs old... so my DH is ticked, now he is trying to figure out how to make them work..
I am going to drop a line to my cousin who works for Home Depot and see what can be done if anything..
I have to work today and tonight is the pumpkintown prom, It is a fund raiser for my friends breast cancer charity and they make a boatload of money for the foundation.. she is also the one that her house burned to the ground 2 weeks ago..I will be seated at the table with her dad who I cant wait to meet.
I havent been eating great or exercising,but will get back into the swing of things....
I am not getting to decked out tonight , people can come dressed however they want, and I will be wearing black jeans that I purchased last night a black tank top, with a hot pink sweater and necklace (breast cancer awareness colors) and boots..
I would have worn a dress,but dont have any will have to look for a few.
Heather- you are not old.. you have aged like a fine wine, only better with age so wonderful you are having such a great time. the museum of modern history is facinating.. and maybe a bus tour? I have wanted to go to soho, I used to watch Queer eye for the straight guy and they had this awesome tea shop down there I wanted to go to.. have you taken in a play? I have seen the Lion King and it is phynominal!!!
well better get my tush in gear and get ready for work... will fill you all in in the a.m.:drinker: 0 -
Hiya!
Another gorgeous, sunny day in store for us. We're packing up for our weekend at the beach, I'm hoping to get an early start. I made a little list of things to take...camera, coffee, dog shampo, and Breathe-Rite strips for snoring hubby. :laugh: I'll never sleep if I forget to take those along. Dog shampoo in case the boys decide to roll in a dead fish like they did one time when we were there. Oh it was horrible! :sick:
Yep, it's always a fun vacation when you can't sleep because of constant, rolling, thunderous snores and stinky dogs that reek to high heaven.
I'm going prepared this time!! :bigsmile: Can you put 2 Breathe-Rite strips on a person's nose? :laugh:
I'm feeling a little better this morning about my upcoming 60th. :noway: I must admit I've been a little depressed about it! I had fun writing a blog post yesterday which helped me swallow the bitter pill of reality. Here's the link in case you'd like to read it. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/jb_2011/view/countdown-to-60-700138
Have a great weekend everyone! jb in the beautiful PNW 0 -
Hello Lovely Ladies,
I'm resting my knee today. I put a heating pad on this morning and that really helped. I skimmed the thread, we are a chatty group! Welcome everyone new.
I hope you all have a great Saturday!
Hugs,
Cindy in OK0 -
Hi to all you wonderful ladies. I won't be here much this weekend; it's crazy busy. But I'll be cheering for all of you! I'm nervous about cutting my meds, so I'll be logging for sure, just not chatting much. Monday will be better....who looks forward to Monday for heaven's sake! Take care my friends, Meg from Omaha where the sun is shining!0
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Saw this somewhere else and can't stop laughing!
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Cynthia, you are right, that is really a hoot! Is that a dog or a fox?
JB, if you want to use two breathrite strips, you just roll them real tight and shove one up each nostril. :bigsmile: My hubby completely stopped snoring when he got a CPAP machine, and I pretty much stopped when I lost some weight. Not the only snoring is from the dogs, and that's just cute.
It was COLD here this morning. 42 degrees when we went to swim at the Y. I know it's October, but somehow I wasn't ready.
I'm at the studio waiting for something to dry, so thought I'd read the posts and add today's joke of the day. Not funny, if you ask me.
:happy:
After drinking, Men talk unnecessarily, become emotional, drive badly, stop thinking, and fight for no reason.
Women can do all these without drinking!
:huh:
Have a great Saturday!
Sylvia0 -
sitting here waiting to get dressed to go to this shin dig tonight... will see if I can get someone to take a picture..
soggy and wet here today but wont dampen the spirits tonight is about fun, friendship and raising money for a great cause... 0 -
Good Morning ladies. Well mine did not start out the best. I have been really stuggling with some depression and eating is out of control. Doing alot of praying this morning for a new start. I really had a hard time getting up to come to work this morning.
Sue--Congrates on the 98.82 miles for last month. That is fantastic.
Heather--Sounds like you are getting alot of steps in. I just love hearing about everything you are doing. Sounds like you had a very nice birthday and dinner.
Rita--Pray things look up soon, I am not sure what is going on as I have been having problems lately also. Trying hard to think postive.
Carol--How scary about DS getting hit by a car. Glad he is ok.
Syliva--I understand about the cats and DGD. I do think the little things mean so much to them and makes them feel like they are important. My DS tells me I act like alittle kid with the grandchildren. That is alright. I want them to remember me wIths good memories and laughs. You are giving those children what they need and that is time with you.
Welcome Debbie--Glad to have you join us.
Katla--Glad to hear DH is home and resting.
Margaret--Congrates on winning the Gas card.
Joyce--So glad you have found a church you are comfortable with. We are looking at different churchs right now as acouple months ago the one we have been members of the last 10+ years sent letters out wanting everyone to sign up for direct deposit for offering. So that our money could come to church when we can't. I guess if they care more about my money then me I need to find a change. So we have been attending acouple others. I do believe God puts us where he wants us and when he wants us there.
Patty--Glad things worked out for DD and the house.
Meg--Great news on cutting back on metformin. I am hoping I can do that soon also.
Well I am feeling some better this afternoon. Know I only got about 4 hours sleep last night by my fitbit, so early to bed tonight.
Ladies hope you are having a good day and remember we are not in this alone.
Blessed! Vicki GI NE
October Goals
1. Log everybite--Good & Bad
2. List 3 postives each day
3. Start work on 3 Christmas stockings for new grandbabies.
4. Drink more water
5. Live life in the present, There is nothing that can be done about the past.0 -
Hi BarbieCat, from Atlanta.0
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Meg, I remember when my Metformin was cut down to 1 pill. Celebration time.
Vicki, I just make sure that if I miss a Sunday then the next time I am there it is made up. the church needs to trust God that He will provide.
Had the dog walk today with my daughter. Lunch was grilled hot dog and chili and drink. The chili is an old family recipe and she made it in an old cast iron huge round pot like you would see in al old western or Little house on the prairie. Soft drink was part of the ticket but I took bottled water. the person looked at me like I was weird to ask fro water. But I was able to refill the bottle to have for the walk. Between all the walking around and actual walk I got about 5,000 steps in. Last year we went to a walk and it was in another park that had a lot of trees next to the roadway. This one didn't so the dogs weren't as tempted to explore as much. My problem was that the dogs explored so much that it took away from the walk. This time we walked a good pace. Michelle's dog is a good size full blooded boxer and is an alpha dog. He didn't get along with the German Shephards or a pointer that was there. One of her friends has 2 full blooded Siberian huskies that are so beautiful and so well mannered. They had a costume contest for the dogs and she dressed the female in a tutu and angel wings. There was another huskie/lab mix that had a bra and grass skirt on. I couldn't hardly get my legs and feet into the car when I went home.
? to you with fitbits. My daughter wants to get one but she doesn't have an actual computer for her internet. She has a Samsung 4G tablet. So if I am right, it won't sync with anything since she doesn't have anywhere to put that doggle or dugle or whatever it's called. I have an extra fitbit I can give her. It has the wrist band and clip but I bought it just because Melody chewed up the charger. But for the life of me I can not find the little thing that synce it with the computer
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Hello to All,
My first water aerobic class went great! I had six women and they all worked hard and responded positively. I really enjoyed it. Now I have to come up with a new routine for next week.
So, I went to the doctor last night and apparently my thyroid has gotten jacked up and my medicine has to be adjusted. I have been on it for 15 yrs, same dosage but it isn't working as well anymore. I also have to cut down on sodium and was low on potassium. The doctor has put me on a pill to help with the dizziness which he said should go away as the thyroid regulates again.
Tonight is our dance night and I am really looking forward to it.
Heather, It sounds like you are having a ball, I loved NY and I love to try new foods as well.
Sylvia, I love your jokes, they crack me up'
Yannijannie, I sure wish you were here to dance with me also.
Joyce IN, I might check out my city website for churches, my issue is I don't really have a religious preference. I was raised Catholic but have past issues and resentments towards the religion. I went Lutheran for many years but although I have nothing against it, I don't have a preference for it either. I really think I'd like to try a non denominational church.
Well, I wanted to check in and say Hi, I think it's time for a cup of tea and then I'll start getting ready. It has really gotten cold today, I think I'll have to dig out a jacket.
Good night to all, Patty Cincinnati OH0 -
Good afternoon.
Chilly here-40`s and snowflakes.
Cleaned house and made some pumpkin muffins for hubby.
HUgs
jane0 -
Patty, I would have to check with my daughter as to where in Cincinatti it is located but they belong to what is commonly called a 'seeker' church. It is meant for people who are disallusioned for some reason with church, don't know what denomination they want to belong to but generally want to belong to a nondenominational church. It is called Quest community church. They started in Lexington, ky, opened a church in Frankfort and just recently in Cincinatti. I am Southern Baptist and I have never heard a sermon there that has not been different from what I believe in, they just prsent it in a different way. They are pretty relaxed but don't mind in any way if you want to come in a suit and ite. You just need to know that the person beside you may be in jeans. The person leading worship may be in jeans. I was pleased that the offering 'plate' was a plate but had a big bag connected to it so as it went downt he aisle no one saw what you put in so there is no embarrasment. Everyone is encouraged to take part in a small group. These are the people who will become very close friends, they will be accountable to you and you to them. No, this is not a requirement and may not even be stated. But becuase you are close to them you jsut feel that you have a responsibility to each other. In the main church in Lexington the have a Thursday evening program that helps people deal with problems. My sister belongs to a weight loss group, my son in law belongs to a group that has at one point in his life had some interest in porn, whether intense or just lightly. They also have addiction group and teen group and I am sure other groups. Now I'm not sure if they have this up and going in the new church in Cinci. I know our Sunday paper has a list of churches grouped as to what kind. Nondenomination is one of these categories. Word of mouth is also one way of finding a church. Forgive all the mispelling. I am still tired from the afternoon activities. It all makes me woner if I need to take my wheel chair to Florieda jsut incase we have a rainy day that we go to a museum or aquarium. I don't think I need to rent a motorized mobility scooter.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Good afternoon my friends! :indifferent: :flowerforyou:
Sylvia - last night I dreamt I was you. Last week I dreamt I was Katla.:laugh: Am I having an identity crisis? ? ? ? ?
Great day despite the POURING rain this morning. Clear again now. We walked to Grand Central in the rain and adored it. I sneakily suggested that we have a look at the Oyster Bar (been on my bucket list for years) and persuaded DH to have an early lunch there. Had Cotuit from Cape Cod, Hama Hama from Washington State, and Lady Chatterly from Nova Scotia, (my favourites). DH had battered clams and lobster. What a great place! You can have an inexpensive sandwich if you want.
The departure board said Stamford, New Haven, Poughkeepsie. Is Stamford near you Alison?
I will try to post a photo of me st the station.
It was still raining so we got the subway to the American Art museum, but the queue was ridiculous so we went on to the Guggenheim where we have fast track tickets. What a shambles! They were setting up a new exhibition so much of it was out of bounds, including the ramp, so we weren't pleased. Nice pictures though.
Then we walked up 5th Avenue and came across the National Academy of Art. Popped in to see a couple of good pictures then went on to the Museum of the City Of New York. Excellent! ! ! ! Saw a short film and a couple of exhibitions, including an amazing dolls house and more Tiffany jewels.
By which time the sun had come out. We csught the bus back to the American Art, but the queue was just as bad, so we ended up at the National Library and bought terrific souvenirs, including a calendar with old posters of New York.
Soon to go out for our meal at last night's venue. May have lobster.:blushing: :drinker: Home tomorrow so it's our last fling. Burnt off 503 cals walking about.
May wear a dress. Very rare for me.:laugh:
Heather in NYC.0
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