WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2014

Renny - I read on some health website that you can't pass on a cold through kissing as there are no germs in saliva.:noway: The virus is passed on by nasal secretions being on hands and picked up by sneezing or touch. That's what I read anyway. :ohwell: :flowerforyou:
Heather UK

Good morning Vit F women!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Carol - I had a lot of bother with my smartphone to start with, but now it's working fine. I was such a cheapskate though I got one with less memory than I would like, now I know more about it. It's all a learning curve. When I first got my tablet I had a headache for two days trying to figure it out, but now I love it. My phone syncs with it. I love sitting on the train, reading a book and listening to my music on my phone. I can learn a language on the go as well.

Feeling more rested this morning, but I was very stiff when I started my exercises. Why is travelling so tiring? Maybe it was the walking, as I was carrying a heavy bag. It's the first serious walking I have done since Rome last October as my knee has been such a trial and any walking has been at a snail's pace.:laugh: Yesterday I strode out and my knee has survived. I know it's there, but no pain as such.:bigsmile:
DH and I spent the time in bed this morning picking over the Viking exhibition. Could do better, was our verdict. I felt is was a "cold" exhibition, with no real sense of the people behind the artifacts. There was a glass case at floor level with the bones of young men who had been executed by having their heads chopped off after an unsuccessful raid. I couldn't help but wonder what they would have thought at having their terror exhibited as a curiosity, let alone what their mothers would have thought. It all seemed very blasé.

This morning I forgot my strength training as I got caught up cooking my "grains" for two lunches and making yoghourt. Whoops! ! !
Does anyone else on here do rowing? It constitutes half of my cardio and has done wonders for my back. You do have to be trained in correct technique though and you see most people doing it wongly. Nobody seems to mention it on this thread.

Meg - I remember when my son's girlfriend got pregnant and her mum paid for a very early private abortion. DS was relieved, although upset of course. I loved this young woman as they had been together 6 years and I had spent a month with them in Peru. They separated some months afterward and I am sure that had something to do with it. I was deeply affected by it all and privately mourned my grandchild, though I never said anything to them. I still sometimes think of what might have been.
A new baby, coming through whatever means, is such a wonderful thing. I am just sorry that your daughter's situation is so complicated. Big hugs for all the hugely conflicting emotions you must be going through. Do you have someone you can talk to? You need lots of love and support too. Do message me if you want to blurt, vent, cry etc.

Another beautiful day in England. Sun, sun, sun. More watering! I have discussed some sort of automatic drip system with DH and he is interested, but he doesn't like spending money. Our patio could do with relaying, but I don't think I am going to see that either. He usually only spends money when he absolutely has to. Apart from on cars.:laugh: It certainly would make our vegetables very expensive! ! ! :laugh: At least it's using up calories carting watering cans around.
It's due to pour with rain on Easter Sunday. Hooray! ! ! ! !:laugh: :laugh:

Love to all. Heather in flowery and sunny and dry Hampshire UK

morning ladies~
well I didnt get to the gym....slept in until 5;45am got a load of laundry in and will go for a racewalk.. have to stop out at a wake this morning, and to bring my DFIL his clean clothes, then visit my friend Doris.. finish the laundry and make lunch and dinner for the DH, and go out side and pick up sticks,
I am off work for the next 4 days but will be running about doing stuff.

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

I have no time this morning:sad: ! Will try to pop back in later today!

Margaret Coffee:drinker: and water:drinker: !!! Thinking about you and your son !

Michele My daughter uses Windex Multi Surface cleaner on her granite, she says it works it great:bigsmile: !

Carol in NC Supposed to be a bit warmer today:happy: ! Working at 2 churches and you wonder why you`re so busy this week:laugh: ! Wow...quite a drive from one prom to the other:noway: !!! How very nice of your son:flowerforyou: !

Hope everyone has a wonderful day! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!

Hugs,
DeeDee in NC where it`s chilly:frown: , but the sun is shining:glasses: !

Thanks for the good wishes about the acupuncture treatment. It was helpful. Doctor says I need appointments two or three times a week for a while, but I can't wrap my mind around that, so I'll be doing one every three months or so. I know she's right, but oh so far away. Going to her is about a 60 mile round trip and takes much of a day.

Heather: We didn't spend a fortune on our automatic watering system, and most of it is durable and has been in use for several years. The spitter emitters do sometimes clog up and need replacement, but the tubing is now more than 10 years old and doing fine. We bought the supplies from our local Ace Hardware store. I don't know whether there is any similar company in Great Britain, but I'll bet you could find the stuff on the internet. I agree with you about the tastelessness of displaying the beheaded remains of Viking warriors.

I have never tried to post a link here so I don't know if this will work. DH shared it with me and I wanted to share with all of you. I'll say that this is a remarkable role model. I was able to copy and paste it into my browser and it worked for me. Enjoy.

http://www.sunnyskyz.com/happy-videos/365/The-Judges-Gave-Them-No-Chance-Because-Of-Who-She-Was-And-Then-OMG-#.U08cpFO4MPk.email

Deedee thanks for kind thought.:drinker:

Off to work.


Margaret

steeler_fan - This is very much an OPEN group! C'mon in and sit a spell! (Yeah, I'm from the south!)

Phyllis - What part of NC are you in? There are at least four of us from NC posting in this group.

Sylvia - I haven't said much to you about your son, but that doesn't mean that I am not thinking of you and the fear and anger you must feel for all of you. Hugs!!

I got some sleep last night and feel somewhat better today. The pastor at the church where I am now told me to just go ahead and ignore everyone who didn't keep a deadline this week and follow the schedule he and I had set up for getting everything done. That was a relief! Churches tend to mollycoddle people so much that the staff takes a "beating" constantly from trying to work around so many personalities. We get really worn down, both mentally and physically. That's not to say that we don't need to treat people with kindness, just that we need to be able to stand up for ourselves a bit more. All in all, it's a pretty good gig!

Speaking of churches....I'm very involved in my church and have taken on a very significant role this year. It's one of those roles that is not particularly visible, but is taking way more time and effort than it should. Long story made short, I inherited a mess and I may have to be a part of a staff person's dismissal over the next few weeks. The church would definitely be better off without this person, but I know she depends on that little extra income every week. However, she will not listen to me when given instruction (I am in charge of her position) and is giving attitude to me and to other volunteers. Ack!! :frown:

Gotta go finish up my Good Friday bulletins and see if I can do a literal run through the building before anyone else gets here! :bigsmile: Gotta get those steps in since I will be sitting in a worship service tonight. Well, unless I actually do have to fill in for someone since I have been asked to be backup for any reader who doesn't show up.

Have a great day!

Carol in slowly warming NC

Good morning Beautiful Ladies,

Been lazy this morning so bumping until later. Running late to do my workout. Have a wonderful day.

Hugs and prayers to all.

Cindy in OK

Renny - I read on some health website that you can't pass on a cold through kissing as there are no germs in saliva.:noway: The virus is passed on by nasal secretions being on hands and picked up by sneezing or touch. That's what I read anyway. :ohwell: :flowerforyou:
Heather UK

I've always read that virus' are passed through nose and eyes. The bacterial germs like "secretions" :ohwell: If I can just get that gross little boy of mine to keep his dirty fingers out of his nose.....

Good afternoon ladies

Been so busy today! I'm not firing on all cylinders as I only got about an hour sleep. My gallbladder was complaining loudly. I've decided that I am going to call the hospital on Tuesday (after the bank holiday) and really get on to them about giving me a date to have the blessed thing removed. It's really cramping my style! I'm supposed to be a born-again sex goddess and feel more like a death-warmed-up old hag. Not quite the look I'm going for.

Must dash. Be good to each other, but first be good to yourself.

Love to all.
Amanda x

I'm happy to hear you're planning to push for a surgery date. I hope they will be able to set a date in the near future AND at a time and date that is good for you. Gallbladder attacks are horrible and emergency surgery is not desirable. Hugs.

Good luck jb! ! ! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Katla - I am now looking at waterbutt pumps.

Sylvia - hugs

We've been out and got our Easter shopping in. Lots of fishy things to eat.

DS#2 rang me and asked if I was ok with my ex coming to DGS's birthday party on the 4th. It was nice of him to ask, but I am definitely fine with it, I just like to know in advance so I can get my head in gear. (And wear something really flattering!) :laugh: :blushing: DH said he would feel a bit self conscious as he is usually DGS'S favourite playmate and would feel my ex should have priority as the "blood" grandfather, but as my ex hardly ever sees them and proclaims himself not that interested, I don't think that will be the case. My ex has two children, 10 and 12 years old, so they might well be the chosen playmates for the day! Families eh? ! ? ! ?
Pennie - I fully understand your qualms about your ex and your frustration at family not making the effort to see you. My mother only considered she had "seen" people if they came to visit her. Thumbs up for your son - a great achievement. :flowerforyou:

Done my watering for the day.:laugh:

Love Heather in now clouded over UK, but with the lilac coming into bloom.

"Oh to be in England now that April's here. ....."

Good afternoon.
Welcome Teresa:flowerforyou:
Got some cleaning done.:drinker: :drinker:
Pt this afternoon.Violet is coming for a sleepover and gonna color eggs.
Have a good one!
hugs
jane

Oh no:( for sadness! I was gone all stinkin day yesterday with a dead cell battery and missed a day of logging. So my tally thing starts over:( on a positive note, I lost .3 of a lb! And that is with eating out. Twice! How in the world did that happen. Lol

My day consisted of I taking DS for an all day Rituxamab infusion. Phone died because I used GPS to get there. Totally planned on eating one meal out, but day got longer and ended up eating out a second time. Restaurant food has so much more sodium (and other things) than my home cooking. So back on track for today it is!

Hi girls,
Thank you for your kind welcome notes

I am trying to get back on track and its really hard this time; feeling slightly depressed which I hate. Trying to be positive about our finances and stay focused....

Next week my daughter and I have a trip to NJ (we live in NC) to hear my son's thesis reading very excited but not looking forward to seeing my X and his girlfriends...lol.

My son has overcome addiction and has put himself through college with honors, I am very proud of him...but going home sometimes brings on this stress and depression...been living in NC for 10 years and most of my family hasnt visited...but always asks when are you coming up...its over 600 miles away and it seems I have made so many trips over the years...ugggg...thanks for listening.

I wish you all a great day and my prayers go out to you all with issues that are so painful.

hugs

Phyllis (in NC and yes it is colder than normal, for sure!!!!:frown: )

My heart goes out to you Phyllis. It's never a good feeling when efforts in a relationship are not reciprocated:( congratulations to your son and his accomplishments! I'm sure you tell him how proud you are every chance you get:) And regarding the depression, I totally get it. I too, suffer. For me, if I can get outside in the fresh air and sunshine to garden or for a short walk each day it really helps me. The hardest part is getting the motivation to get my butt out the door. Everything else is a piece of cake:)

Perhaps you may benefit from reading Two Essential Self-Calming Skills Novenber9,2009 By Becki A Hein I googled her she has a website among other available information. I find utilizing breathing and relaxation techniques to refocus my thoughts, when trying to fall asleep, works for me. Takes some practice but it works.