WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2013

Good morning all,

Just heard from my girlfriend who is still in Mexico....the vacation we missed. She's been sending me pictures (at my request), and I am longing for some warmth and sun.:glasses: Our weather has been so erratic lately. Tomorrow they are predicting a high of 62 and Saturday will only reach the 30's if we're lucky. I feel so cold anymore that I am always huddled under a blanket at night while watching TV with my microwave heat "buddy" and microwave heat slippers. I am yearning for summer when I don't have to be bundled up all the time. I've always felt the cold, but it's been so much worse lately.:grumble:

:laugh: Lin- I laughed out loud at your kale story. I am anxiously awaiting what comes next. It might help me make a decision whether to try it myself.

:flowerforyou: Coleen - Such great news all around! Congrats on your new SIL and your continuing health.

Lori - I am from North Delaware (Claymont), but originally from Philly. Still no grandbaby? Tick-tock....the countdown begins....

Mary - Welcome and I look forward to knowing you better.

:explode: Amamda - I feel your pain. Take a deep breath and know that we are all here for you. BTW, what is a monalot?

:frown: Katla - Hope you find a new groomer you can trust soon. I know how important that is.

:drinker: Barbara Ann - Just goes to show that it's never too late to start something new....even a healthy lifestyle!

Enjoy your day and keep warm....

Hugs,
Lucy in Delaware:bigsmile:

@Katla - EVOO = extra virgin olive oil

Just bumping in to this VERY busy spot.

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Happy Tuesday! I'm just waiting for the handyman to arrive -- he has no concept of punctuality (now 55 minutes late), but will get my list done, so I'll have to forgive him. Nothing has changed on the son front. Eating has been going well the past few days. I'm having sushi with a young friend tonight, which should be fun. She just got married and is going to bring the photos.

Judy PostivePower -- Thank you for telling me about your mother and your son. It helps to know that others have also been through the same rough patches. Good luck on the $$$$ negotiations for your new job!

M -- I've never really liked V-8, but haven't tried their new fruit juice blends yet. We are responsible for our son's lease until the end of July, but hubby wants him to pay it, starting now. He is applying for jobs, but hasn't found one yet. My family doesn't think Iran is safe from a political point of view -- they think that a war will break out, and don't want me to be there if it does.

Meg -- I really appreciate the information about cortizone! That is exactly what I wanted to know, and you are the only one who answered. Thank you so much. :flowerforyou:

Lin -- Good luck with trying the kale again... you're a brave woman! I missed your post somehow, but saw someone else congratulate you on 100 lbs. lost. May I say wow! and you rock! and I stand in awe. Congratulations!!! :flowerforyou:

Glenda -- Yes, I could get to Iran despite the State Dept. I know many people who go. Thank you for your kind words about my son, I appreciate your input.

Colleen in Illinois -- Hooray for your 5 year mark as a cancer survivor!!!! Congrats on your daughter's upcoming wedding!!!

Laura80111 -- I love smaller sizes! Good for you!!!! :flowerforyou:

Amanda -- I'm sorry you had a fight at work, but it sounds like you handled it well and professionally. Hopefully, she won't bother you any more.

DeeDee -- Your granddaughter's appetizer sounded great! So nice that she made it for you. My son used to invent recipes, write them down and present the final product to me when he was younger. Of course, we loved them all.

Barbara Ann -- That's cool that you're learning the violin!

Katia -- Long time friends who've been through the ups and downs with you are the best. Enjoy your dinner tonight!

Jane in Colorado

I am soooooooo tired today. I'm trying to talk myself into doing some Pilates. Ughhhh.....

Okay, I just lost 40 minutes worth of replies.:grumble: :grumble: There was no recovery and had been no save or anything :huh: .

Darn.:mad:

Anyway, hoping all is well with you lovely ladies and I seem to be just fine today. The kale did not get me this time!! Everyone eat up your veggies including kale. Have no fear!!!!:glasses:

Lin in Central Iowa

:flowerforyou: The sun is shinning on the snow left from last night, it's cold 27 but warming up on this Tuesday:flowerforyou:

Amanda- glad you were able to vent here...and hoping your co worker got the message:huh:

Barbara Ann ( I love your name my Mom was a Barbara Ann too )- good for you learning to play the violin:flowerforyou: I've always wanted to sit down at the piano and play (two years of lessons doesn't cut it) but my #2 Son can play and I enjoy listening to him when we are able to go to restaurants where he's playing

All this talk about Kale has me curious so next week I will give it a look and see about buying some. I started reading my book Strong Women Stay Thin, I'm thinking I'm going to like it and am excited to get to where it tells me how / what to lift and what food / menus they recommend but it won't be for a few chapters so probably won't be in full swing until February.

It sounds like a lot of you are doing well...keep it up...we are going to be the BEST at 50+ :drinker: Keep on logging, drinking that water and moving that body:drinker:

Laura 80111 in Colorado

Nice rain coming down this afternoon. Well, it was afternoon when I started reading but it’s getting close to dinner time now. Enjoyed reading about all my Vit F folks.

Lori H – was hoping the baby was here but guess it’s not ready to make its grand entrance. Good for you for losing another pound. Yes, my foot is better guess the rest helped. Hit golf balls this morning and it didn’t hurt so I’m going to walk this afternoon.

Hi Mary – glad you decided to join our merry little band of losers. When will you retire? You will love it when you can take a bubble bath a 3:30 in the afternoon. I told one of my ex co-workers that was the best thing about retirement.

Colleen – Sending best wishes for a good visit to the oncologist. It’s always scary to see them!

Allison – I bet you enjoy having a trainer to help you with your exercise and to review your food log. Don’t be too hard on yourself with your running time. Tell yourself how great it is to be able to get out and exercise again.

Barbara Ann – yes! You are getting into good habits. Good for you and I’m impressed you can play the violin!

Katia – I know you enjoyed your time with your friends. Two of my college roommates and I try to get together as well. It’s so strange that we live several states away but once we’re together we just pick up where we left off.

Tammy – Where are you going on your golfing holiday? Our DS and DDIL gave us a golf outing for Christmas. Haven’t decided when we’ll get to go. Not only do I have to reduce, I have to play better!

Better get DH some dinner going. He's feeling some better so doesn't want to go to the Dr. Said he might get sick if he goes in there.

Have a wonderful evening.
Sue in TX

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Jane
It's good to keep busy. But don't eat those cookies.

Jane
I'm sure your son will be ok. But us mom's are made to worry.
I'm sure your husband will help him when push becomes to shove.
Hope you find help with your foot soon.

Tammy
Have fun with your daughter

Laura
Enjoy your book

Sue
It rained here to but it's turned to ice. So dangerous roads around here.
Glad your foot is better and your out enjoying golf

M
35 lbs later should be a big difference

Lynn
Good luck you will get back with it.

I'm doing ok with the food it's the exercise i'm lazy with. Need to get more serious in that department.

So today was a good day hope to get wii to smile again tomorrow.

Linda C

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Howdy purveyors of vitamin F! I had an ok day; class today was online, so I had lots of time to get some projects done and out of the way. I think I’m done with the STD chapter for the review book; I’ll double check it tomorrow and send it on its way. One more thing done! Tomorrow is clinical and we are expecting about 4” of snow and high winds….praying for a miracle snow day here! I could so appreciate it.

Well this is kind of funny/odd. DH went to the pharmacy to buy his meds and they rejected his mastercard. So after paying another way, he came home and called them (this was last night). He was directed to the “security department” and of course they were gone for the day, so he had to call today. They told him there was a suspicious charge on the card, so they cancelled them and issued us new ones. Guess how much this mysterious and worrisome charge was for? $1.00!!!!!!!!! I thought “you have got to be kidding!:” then I thought…it’s probably a “fishing expedition” and if we don’t protest the charge, then the spending spree will begin. So I guess someone was doing his or her job!

Laura in CO: great nsv! I bet that felt great!:flowerforyou:

Glenda: glad your conference was a good one and you managed to eat healthily during it!

Jane: your gbaby pic is so cute!:happy:

Disciplines: go easy on the shoveling….how many calories does that burn? :bigsmile:

Lin: I have never tried kale and after reading your story, I might not ever! :sick: Count me in for the panty bunch! Or is it the bunched panties? :laugh:

Barbie: weight training even with tiny weights is also beneficial for older people, especially those in wheelchairs too

Colleen: congrats on the upcoming DDs marriage!

LoriH: congrats on the weight loss!:flowerforyou:

Mary: welcome to our group!

Lila: lung strudel????? OMG Ick Ick Ick:sick:

Michele: I will grrrr with you!

Barbara: what is EVOO? I may change my mind and try kale chips despite Lin’s warning!!!

Katla: the “big” book is a nursing textbook meant for all levels of students; they should use it the entire time they are in school. For this edition I am re-writing 2 respiratory chapters and supervising the authors writing the 3 emergency chapters. The other book taking my time is a large test bank for a pediatrics text. A text bank is a resource sent to faculty who use the text and it has—in this case—1800 questions and covers the entire book. Most faculty can’t write good questions for tests, so many of them rely on the test bank. Enjoy your lunch with your friends…those are the kind to keep!

Amanda; this is a safe place to rant; Lord knows I have done so!!! Sending you a large packet of vitamin F. Look for it in the mail!:happy:

DeeDee: your cooking adventures sound great! I am not very creative in the kitchen, although I’m a good cook with a recipe. I guess that’s an oxymoron.:sad:

Allison: that same plague has made its way around here too! It literally took me a month to get over a sinus infection recently. Everyone who has been sick here says the same thing. This season has been miserable for illnesses. I took up Russian when I adopted two kids from Russia. I speak a pretty mean “mama Russian”….brush your teeth! Be quiet in there! Go to bed! LOL:bigsmile:

BarbaraAnn: good for you to take up the violin! That is going to be my next instrument, that is if I ever get back to piano!

Julie: keep at it!

Lucy: here’s hoping you have a warm, snuggly night! I too have been cold all winter which is unusual for me.

LinC: great job on the wii weight loss. I hate that goofy voice that says “ooooh” when I step on it!:grumble:

Jane: so sorry the situation continues with the son. I hope it resolves soon. :flowerforyou: Glad the information on cortisone was helpful. Keep us informed!

Tammy: hope you stayed on plan!

Sue: you all need that rain, don’t you? We do too, so if you get too much, send it my way!

M: yay what a great nsv!!!!!!

Lynn: nice to see you again

Denise: I find that exercising boosts my energy

Well I need to get something done here. I did have a nsv today…I am wearing my watch for the first time in about a year! I felt so good about it that when my daughter went to get us all ice cream after dinner, I said NO. I think this is the first time in my entire life I passed on ice cream!

See you all tomorrow. Take care, Meg

Well this is kind of funny/odd. DH went to the pharmacy to buy his meds and they rejected his mastercard. So after paying another way, he came home and called them (this was last night). He was directed to the “security department” and of course they were gone for the day, so he had to call today. They told him there was a suspicious charge on the card, so they cancelled them and issued us new ones. Guess how much this mysterious and worrisome charge was for? $1.00!!!!!!!!! I thought “you have got to be kidding!:” then I thought…it’s probably a “fishing expedition” and if we don’t protest the charge, then the spending spree will begin. So I guess someone was doing his or her job!

See you all tomorrow. Take care, Meg

Very good of your credit card company. I once had a telephone call from a credit card company, who caught someone calling from an airport telephone. They wanted to know if that was legitimate. As it turned out, my husband was just flying out from that airport, but heck...what great stuff!!! I would rather have that, then someone making good use of my good credit!!

For those who are not sure about the "bumping, so you can find your post, or...for later": the only time you need to do this, is when you have not yet posted on this message board at all before. Once you have, then go to the top of your page, right side called "Community". Click on it. Then it will come up with a site that says: "Message Boards » Last 25 Topics RebelRenny Has Posted In". Click on "My Topics". Then one of those topics will be this thread (or Message Boards as it is called). Go to the right hand side one called "Last post" and click on "view". This gets you to the most recent post on our message thread. From there you can work your way back.

Hopefully this clarifies things.

Some people have been sending me messages about the next veggie challenge. I will post it late Friday evening.

Renny
from Vancouver Island, BC.

Well this is kind of funny/odd. DH went to the pharmacy to buy his meds and they rejected his mastercard. So after paying another way, he came home and called them (this was last night). He was directed to the “security department” and of course they were gone for the day, so he had to call today. They told him there was a suspicious charge on the card, so they cancelled them and issued us new ones. Guess how much this mysterious and worrisome charge was for? $1.00!!!!!!!!! I thought “you have got to be kidding!:” then I thought…it’s probably a “fishing expedition” and if we don’t protest the charge, then the spending spree will begin. So I guess someone was doing his or her job!

See you all tomorrow. Take care, Meg

Very good of your credit card company. I once had a telephone call from a credit card company, who caught someone calling from an airport telephone. They wanted to know if that was legitimate. As it turned out, my husband was just flying out from that airport, but heck...what great stuff!!! I would rather have that, then someone making good use of my good credit!!

For those who are not sure about the "bumping, so you can find your post, or...for later": the only time you need to do this, is when you have not yet posted on this message board at all before. Once you have, then go to the top of your page, right side called "Community". Click on it. Then it will come up with a site that says: "Message Boards » Last 25 Topics ******* Has Posted In". Click on "My Topics". Then one of those topics will be this thread (or Message Boards as it is called). Go to the right hand side one called "Last post" and click on "view". This gets you to the most recent post on our message thread. From there you can work your way back.

Hopefully this clarifies things.

Some people have been sending me messages about the next veggie challenge. I will post it late Friday evening.

Renny
from Vancouver Island, BC.

Ugghhhh. My daughter received an email for an admissions interview from Princeton!!! Only 8% of applicants are accepted to Princeton. She requested an interview for tomorrow and said the earlier the interview can be completed the better as she has very few openings in the future. She then said they might be able to look at February 10th.

The sad thing is - my daughter got this email a week ago and just opened it. I repeat, uggggghhhhhhh!!!!!

Bump to find my place tomorrow. Have a good evening.

Katla in NW Oregon