Senior Golden Sneakers ~~~~May~~~~ just for you Marie!!

I haven't posted for awhile but I am thinking good thoughts for Marie and hoping to hear from her soon
:drinker: :drinker: Jake:bigsmile:

Hi everyone! I have another message from Alice today and wanted to share it with you.

This is Alice with an update on my mom. She remains in the hospital but out of ICU. They are still doing tests but nothing definite yet. She is suppose to come home on Monday.
I know she is missing all of her friends. She enjoys corresponding with everyone. Please pass on to others that she is thinking of them and will be back online as soon as she gets home.
Thank you for the well wishes, I will pass them on to Momma. It will make her smile.

I did tell her that you were all keeping her in your thoughts and prayers. I am so glad that they are continuing tests so that when we get Marie back she will be feeling so much stronger and healthier.

Take care everyone. Gayla

Hello All,

Marie, we miss you ...Come home soon.:flowerforyou:

Had a busy day today and Friday. Last night I helped friends deal with some computer problems, and in return, I had a grilled salmon dinner with a great salad, and garlic sourdough boule, not to mention fresh steamed asparagus. We had a sugar free lemon loaf covered with blueberries and a little Redi Whip. The calorie count for the day would have been better if I had only had ONE glass of Merlot instead of THREE!!:laugh: :laugh: But, life is for living..:ohwell: Fortunately, I had lots of exercise calories available from moving boxes and furniture.

Today, I got a later start than I had planned. It seems that 3 glasses of Merlot leaves me feeling...well..like I had three glasses of Merlot!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Anyway, I didn't stay in bed too long, since I got a call from a neighbor alerting me that we have a sinkhole on the common area of our condo property, next to the creek. It is fairly small, so far. I measured it this morning so I can check it on Sunday to see if it is any bigger. We managed to find some scrap lumber and cover it so no person or critter can fall in.

I managed to get the rest of the odds and ends moved from my parents' storage unit, and consolidated into the other one I rented that we are going to combine my stuff and theirs in. Unfortunately, I am NOT done:grumble: I still have to go through all my stuff this next month and get it consolidated into the other unit. I found about 6 boxes of old Sunset Magazines. My mom subscribed to Sunset from the early 50's up to about 1993, and I thought I had already recycled all the ones that remained, but these were from the mid-fifties up to 1970 and beyond.
I hated the thought of just tossing them, but there is no market for them ( I checked). As one fell open to an add for a late fifties car, I suddenly figured out a solution. I called the Memory Care unit of the senior living complex where my parents live, and found they would be delighted to use some of them, and they would share the rest with someone in the activities department that works with residents not in memory care. I delivered all the magazines there today, and before I even got out of the building, some of the ladies were eyeballing them with great interest.

I couldn't resist holding back a few of them and taking them to my mother. There were two magazines that were older than I am, and we both got a kick out of that. I didn't have time to look at them in depth but will later.

After all those exercise calories, I went to a birthday party at the home where I grew up. The couple that purchased it are good friends of a good friend of mine. Their son, and his mother have birthdays at the beginning of May, so it was a good excuse for a party. I ate too much chili and cheese dip with tortilla chips, and also had a piece of brownie cake with ice cream, and a couple of snicker doodles jumped on my plate too:noway: :laugh: There were also veggies and salad. It was not the most healthful of meals, but very good, and tomorrow is another day.:flowerforyou:

I was supposed to visit with a friend after the afternoon party, but I was so tired, I came home, and since we are still having unseasonably cool weather, I am wearing WOOL SOCKS on the 1st of May. The doggies and I are spending quality time--they with their snores and an occasional snack, and me with the computer.

Have a good night all.

Barb

hi everybody

Sandy - thank you for starting this for Marie. I'm so glad you get to go home! Also glad you told your daughter "no" to TWO Weeks! That's kinda crazy! Especially since they have a daughter who is certainly old enough to take care of them! I agree - that's WAY too long to be away from home! I'll do whatever my kids need me to do with the baby - i have the luxury (?) of living alone so they can leave her here with me anytime! Oh wait - i DO Have 2 businesses to run now..........lol

MARIE! we sure do miss you and worry about you - REST and HEAL........ sending prayers, thoughts and healing energy your way.

Gayla - thank you for keeping us updated on her!

Barb - that same thing happens to me - even if i drink 2 glasses of wine i don't feel so great in the morning!

Yesterday went down to Castle Rock (about an hour and 45 minute drive) and spent the day doing inventory on the new business. It came out right on which was awesome! Tomorrow we get new computer and software:noway: (absolutely terrifying). Tuesday we (me and an employee/friend) pick up a u-haul, go to denver for closing, go back to castle rock to load the business and bring it here. WHEW! Wednesday, move it in and try and get somewhat organized and oh yea, keep the OTHER business up and running.........Thursday and Friday the owner comes to teach us. Friday - graduation/dinner for friend graduating from nursing school, Sat and Sun dil and mom and gramma here, Mon, dinner at my house for other friends.......
ok - i'm exhausted - i'm off to hot yoga!
happy sunday!!!!!

Greetings from El Paso. Have been on vacation for a week. Sorry to hear Marie is under the weather. I really havent been on while i've been away, but wanted to share my news.

I reached my 100 lb goal. Actually I only have 8 lbs to go to "onederland" and 37 more to goal. Can't believe I lost 5.5 on vacation.
Promise to read priors when I get home.

I bowl tonight and 6pm and again at 7am.

Thoughts & prayers sent to all.
Judy

Hi Everyone!

Marie get back and better soon! I miss you!

Just a quick check in note. Ran another race today. I came in second in my age group. There were about 250 runners. It was a good time. I would have needed a car to catch the guy that beat me! Anyway I am happy and proud of 2nd!

Sandy I am with you! If you want to watch the kids do so, if not so be it! You have your life and I am with you!

Jeffrey

Beth how is the training going?

Barbiecat--I took a picture today that I MUST get into my pc so I can either post it or send it to you. I went to the Farmers' Market in downtown Vancouver today and there was a beautiful white standard poodle named Mercedes there.

The picture shows her laying very regally in a little red Radio Flyer Wagon,(complete with wooden sides so she wouldn't tumble out), and chewing on a pigs ear!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: She was being pulled by her human "momma" who explained they both like to come to the market, but the dog is 16 and can't walk very far or very long, so the solution was to haul her around in the little red wagon.

The market makes a point of advertising itself as a dog friendly destination, and there are dogs in all shapes and sizes present, on leash, with their human companions.

I bought 2 lbs. of fresh asparagus, and gave it to my neighbors who had given me something they were going to donate to charity, and they wouldn't take any money for it, so I paid them in asparagus!! When I delivered the vegetables, the man of the house handed me a bag with three dressed out Kokanee (for those not familiar, this is a name for a freshwater salmon). He had been fishing this morning, and they were very fresh. I plan to have them for dinner with my mom and dad on Tuesday night.

Jeffrey--Maybe you need one of those motorized scooters to catch the person that passed you in that race.:noway: It wouldn't be as obvious as using a car!!:laugh: :laugh:

Good night all.

Barb

Thanks Sandy - Welcome home - I'm like you - i have a hard time saying "no". I wish we could be a bit more like Barbie! Don't know if i'm as much of an enabler as a neuterer, caregiver.......

Congrats Jeffrey on your race! That is AWESOME!

Congras Judy on 100 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! woo hooooooooo!

Off to the bank to do big finance stuff - then back here to do comfusing computer stuff. We will be without one in the office this afternoon till........??????? a bit scary!!!!!!!

On my weight - i've gone up and down - back at the dang old 9 pounds still to go........don't know if i'll ever get under 120 again.....worried about when i'll be able to make yoga this week. Or do anything not work related. Oh well - lucky ME! i have a JOB! i'll quit comlaining now and move on to an attitude of gratitude! I truly AM grateful!!!!!!!

Happy Monday!!!!!!!

Hi everyone! We had sunshine in Saskatchewan after a few days of rain. I hear there may be snow tomorrow. I didn't hear from Marie today so hope she is home a settling in.
We had a busy day in the city today. I went to the Dr. to see about this rash that won't go away. He says it is a virus and will go away in a couple of months. He said his wife had the same thing. He gave me some cortisone cream to take the redness out of it. Says it doesn't seem to be very communicable.
Not much else to share today.

Way to go Jeffrey -- 2nd is way better than sitting home on the couch!!

Sandy -- Glad you got home. If you can't vent here where can you vent? Hard to believe that Daisy is nearly one!!

elli -- Nice to hear from you, busy as you always are.

Barb -- Sounds like you had a great time at the Farmer's Market. I love when the fresh produce starts pouring in to the F.M.

Barbie and Jake -- How nice to have a nap with the whole family!

Take care and keep smiling. Gayla

:flowerforyou: Elli, I'm glad you got to read that whole article about hot yoga......the whole story of that woman's journey was inspiring.........she had a lot more battles to fight that I did.

:flowerforyou: Sandy, I think learning to say "No" is important otherwise we'll be overrun by people who keep taking......we are the only ones who can set our own boundaries.......I have a friend who babysits her four grandchildren every day so her daughter can work full time and then whines about how bad off they are financially because she can't go to work and make some more money for her own family......I applaud you for saying "no".......processing with us is a helpful thing to do and isn't whining unless the processing goes on endlessly with no solution emerging.

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: marie, come back, we miss you

:flowerforyou: We stayed up too late tonight watching "Dancing With the Stars" :laugh:

:flowerforyou: Gayla, sorry to hear about the rash:sad:

:flowerforyou: Barb, did you have the bad winds that we had up here? My clock radio woke me up this morning with a report about the "blustery" weather in Vancouver, BC......we had the same stuff here and our visit to the dog park was like taking a walk in a wind tunnel....I considered hanging on to a tree to keep from being knocked down.
:yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: hugs Barbie

Good Morning!

Beautiful day here in Indiana! Sunny and calm winds. I am going to help my neighbors today put storm doors on and workout some. I have to do a couple of things to my race bike so I can ride it in traffic. I am also planning on running some on the road today. I want to run another race in a couple of weeks and I need to get with it! Tomorrows goal is to swim one mile non stop.

We are having both girls home for Mother's Day! I can't wait! We will be going to Sam's graduation on Saturday in Terre Haute. They are letting her walk with her group but she will still have her student teaching to do in the fall. Outside of all that, nothing else note worthy. Yesterday I did get one of the flower beds cleaned out good. What a job! One more to go! And I planted 6 grape tomato plants. You might know we now have a chance of frost on Friday/Saturday night.

Everyone have a great day! I did not look back at the older post, but did anyone get the movie quote? It was from the "Quiet Man" with John Wayne and Maureen O'hara. She was the quoted one! I will try to come up with another later on!

Jeffrey

Hi everyone! No messages from Marie or Alice. I hope you are home and resting Marie. I miss you!
Well, we have snow today! Just when I start thinking about my little garden we get snow. There is snow on the ground but I don't think it will stay long. I miss seeing our little woodpecker out there. Dave got a few pics but they are from a distance.

Neil is climbing the stairs up to his room which makes him a very happy camper. Today Dave moved the easy chair into the family room which makes Neil even happier. He just moved the bed down a ways in case we need it again soon. Once we are sure the bed will be out of there and renovations can commence! We haven't heard about his neuro surgery yet but I expect him to be able to climb the stairs after that one. We still haven't heard from the group home and I am thinking that I should call his social worker. He is once again asking when he will go to the group home. I sure don't want to miss this window.

Take care everyone. Oh, Jeffrey, Sandy got the answer to your quiz and she is expecting a very big prize so you better get one that!! I plan to get the next one, so make it easy!

Gayla

:flowerforyou: It was sunny when the dogs and I got up at sunrise so at 7 we got Jake up to tell him that it was a good day for him to play golf......he got up and got ready and fielded a few business phone calls and headed for the golf course.....somewhere around the sixth hole it started raining so he was glad he took his raingear and umbrella.

:flowerforyou: I did pilates then yoga then the exercise bike then some wii sports before heading off to the meeting I go to on Tuesday mornings with my business partners...I was indoors in a room full of big windows when it started raining.

:flowerforyou: After years of giving myself a sticker on the calendar for going over 10,000 steps on the pedometer, I realized that I was always choosing walking over any of my other exercises because I wanted the steps so I could get a sticker...so today I decided to change my plan....I'll still keep track of my steps, but now in order to get a sticker I will challenge myself to doing yoga, pilates, exercise bike and a wii sports activity. Of course, I won't be able to achieve that goal while we're traveling because the bike and the wii won't come with us:laugh:

:flowerforyou: Birdie, it's so good to hear from you again.....you add so much to this thread and I'm sure I'm not the only one who has missed you. I agree with you about slowing down your weight loss as you get to your goal. That's what i did and in time the weight came off and my skin started to firm up and people stopped telling me that I was wasting away.

:flowerforyou: Gayla, that is such great news about Neil climbing the stairs and asking about going to the group home....he must have been so sick of being incapacitated.

:flowerforyou: Jeffrey......best wishes for success on your continued triathlon training.....you're doing great.

:flowerforyou: Barb, you remind me of my mother who had a joke for every occasion:bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Sandy, I agree with Birdie that saying NO does not make you a bad mother/grandmother....to thine own self be true.

:flowerforyou: We're leaving in less than a week to go to California and I'm starting to make lists and plans about packing. I'll try to be moderate because I don't want to spend more time packing than actually traveling.
hugs:smooched: Barbie

I re-read my prior post. I was trying to say that I hoped the RASH went away--not the rain. Also Gayla, I re-read your post. It is great news that Neil is asking about the group home and is getting around better. You must be very pleased.

Barbie--depending upon your schedule, maybe we can schedule a quick "meeting of the minds" either on your way down or when you are returning from CA. Send me a PM if that is something you have time to consider.

Take care all. I am on my way to dreamland.:yawn:

Barb