WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2014

Just to update, that DH sat down with the map this evening, quite unprompted, and wrote out the route.

How I doubted him!:blushing: I am blessed.

Heather in Hampshire, soon to be in Brittany, France,

Yep, for a second, I had the thought START to go through my head wondering how to say "bon voyage" in French:blushing: :laugh:

Anyhow, bon voyage!

Did 50 minutes of yoga today (I stopped at the store first and had to wait while they gave me the sale price) and then an hour of the deep water. We had our last bowling session for the winter season, next week we have the orgizational meeting for the summer league. I tell you, there were A LOT of people missing today, but that was good, we got out early, went to WalMart to get lightbulbs and then I had time to go in the pool. After the deep water class I stopped to see if Big Lots had any rye bread (they didn't), then went to Bi-Lo then to CVS. I had to wait and wait while they checked to see if they had what I wanted in the back. One item the man brought up, but it was the wrong size. In the end, I got two 14oz boxes of cheerios for free. Steamed the asparagus I bought earlier, cut up some of the organic strawberries I bought earlier so I can freeze them, I still have two more packages to cut up and freeze.

Tomorrow I'm planning to do my "Transform your Body with Brooke Burke" DVD and then volunteer at the Green Room

Just had some of the grapefruit I bought earlier today. It's billed as being red but it's really more like pink. And is it ever sour!!!! I think I'm spoiled by the ones I got when we were in FL in Feb.

I'm sorry, I don't think I'll be responding to very many people today. My eyes are REALLY burning from the pollen. My computer is right near the door to the screened in porch. If I move to another area of the house, they don't burn as badly.

Kim - have a good lunch

Joyce - I get the ground flax seed at WalMart. It's made by Hodgson Mill, I usually find it in the aisle with the cake mixes and things like that. Unfortunately I'm thinking that Bryan sent me an email now to let me know not to expect to hear from him for Mother's Day and to let me know that he moved (ie new address). I've asked him for the new address, but it wouldn't surprise me if he chooses not to give it to me.

Heather - I always love hearing from you and all about your adventures

Susan - happy birthday!

Cynthia - my heart breaks for you. You know, when we had Sadie put to sleep, I could swear he looked at me as if to say "it's ok, I won't be in pain"

Sylvia - safe travels. Vince always laughs at me because I clean the house before we go somewhere. Like you, I hate coming home to a messy house. He says "what are you cleaning for -- the robbers?"

jb - lots of prayers for Mariah and the doctors and nurses who will be taking care of her

jane - good luck at the gyno doc tomorrow

Vicki - so sorry for Linda and her family. That laserlipo sounds neat, but like you said, insurance doesn't cover it so I think it's a lost cause right now.

Rita - a lot of the gyms aroung here have the Silver Sneakers program. Only your insurance needs to be a member. With my luck, our insurance won't....lol

Margaret - many times I have a pain on the left side of my lower back. I'm convinced it's because I have such tight hamstrings and they're probably a bit tighter on my left leg.

drkatiebug - hope you feel better fast

yardigress - hope that house is sold for sure

Off to take a shower. My eyes are still burning.

Michele in NC

JB, I'm sorry to hear the news about your grand-niece. Poor baby. I'll send all my good thoughts her way.

Margaret - thanks for your good wishes! I'm sure we will have a great time even if it's not very green. You can see better without all the leaves in the way.:happy:

Tonight was tons of fun, but I'm pooped! The kids had a blast with all the craft stuff and left with nice handmade gifts for their mom, step mom, and other grandma. They were so proud of what they made. And nobody burned themselves with the glue gun! Molly was locked in her crate the whole time, happily working on a rawhide chew. Bruno was the PERFECT little dog. The kids were impressed with his waving goodbye trick, so he got lots of treats. Dinner was pretty good, but now I have to clean it all up again before I can pack for the trip. Hubby is still grading papers, or at least he would be if Molly wasn't in there yowling at him to play with her. I have a feeling it is going to be a late night.

Good night everyone!

Sylvia

Joyce – finding the right cereal is tough!

Anamika – back to yoga! Yeah!!

Heather – we’ll miss you! But have a glorious time! :happy:

Patty – glad you check! I am so lucky to have great neighbors – if anything weird was happening they would quickly figure out this was not the place - across the street is an EMT, 2 doors one way is a police officer, 2 doors the other way is a retired sharp shooter… visitors wonder about all the police in our neighborhood – but it’s just that they live here. :laugh:

Susan – that was so nice for the bosses to take you out – and Happy birthday to you! :drinker:

Cynthia – I am sending (((((hugs)))))))))))) so sorry about Charlie. I would be doing Ben & Jerry’s too or having a margarita….:drinker: :drinker:

Gloria - ((((((((hugs ))))))) for you too; I remember the first fathers day it was really hard. :indifferent:

Sylvia – hope your crafty day was fun and the trip to Minnesota is wonderful!

JB - I am so sad to hear about Mairah, I’ll send my good thoughts to her, and her family!

Vicki – hope your chiropractor can help – sending good thoughts! Oh dear Linda’s family is getting good thoughts from CA.

Rita – glad your back is getting better.

Joyce – great picture! And I think you got that quote a bit wrong “ …. A person who WAS fat”

Meg – happy birthday – 55 is double nickels!!!

Lunch was fine; great company so so restaurant, but I did fine on calories which was really good as I got invited out for pizza tonight - had not had any since feb when I started mfp and it was really good; had 3 slices, stayed within my calories and am happy.

All ready for tomorrow - doing an asian shrimp soup and peanut noodle salad, then crepes with pineapple filling and an apricot sauce - the challenge will be wine - my friend is a huge wine drinker last time we were together she just opened us each a bottle of our favorite and we finished them. a whole bottle of wine is WAY too many calories. I have my seltzer in the kitchen to cut it...

smiles Kim

Surprise! It's me on the free wifi on the ferry! Very slow though.

Just wanted to say - jb, hugs and loving thoughts for Mariah and family.:flowerforyou:

Cynthia - strength and love!:flowerforyou:

Joyce - so glad you are enjoying the choir!:flowerforyou:

Horrible rainy day here and it's the same over the channel. Just bought a new French map, ours was 2005! And headlight stickers to change the beam direction. Just about to buy some sandwiches to have for lunch before we get off the boat.

The good news - I've lost that pesky pound again! :drinker: So I start the holiday with a clean slate.:happy:

Love to all. I will miss you!

Heather, just leaving Portsmouth Harbour. UK. :drinker:

Just a quick pop in before heading back to work. Finished up at the office after 9p last night, much still undone at my desk...

Posting behind Allison this morning I really feel like I've got my day started extra early - you are such an early riser! (I used to be, but now enjoy my sleep more. :blushing: )

Thanks, Laura - will keep you posted.

Gail, metro ATL

Woke up early this morning...

Happy birthday, Meg!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Hope to post a little later...

Hello All, Today is Thursday, tomorrow is my DGD's second birthday. We are actually having a party next week-end but I will go to dinner with them to celebrate tomorrow as well. Saturday is the self defense class and I'm looking forward to it. My other daughter sent me a text that said "What do you want for Mother's Day"? Am I being overly sensitive to be hurt by that text? I want to reply " I want my daughter to take the time to call me" I know she has been really busy, she is the DD who just graduated and both my DGD's play soccer and run track, but seriously, can't you call. Oh well, haven't responded at all yet. Not sure what I'll say when I do.
I just got word from the fitness board that I have been aproved to teach my ab class here at work. It is a 30 minute ab work out and I'm excited to do it. Plus I get paid for it. Not by work, the people who sign up pay for the class. The one I go to is $5 per class or 8 for $24. I think I'll charge the same. I'm really excited to do this and hope people will sign up. Next week and the week after my boss at the Y is on vacation so I will be personal training some of her clients. I'm taking half day vacation days to do this. The Y pays more for PT than when I sit at the desk plus it's what I love to do. My boss PT's 4 days a week pretty much non stop from like 7 AM to 5 PM. She is really good at it and people love her. There is actually three of us who are splitting here clients while she is gone and some aren't coming at all because they won't work with anyone but her.
Time to get to work.

Happy Late Birthday Susan!

Cynthia, So sorry to hear about Charlie, prayers and thoughts with you.

Sylvia, I can remember the times when I made the cards and gifts with my grandchildren, they are such fond memories and I can’t believe they have gotten so old now. I do have the two and soon to be three little ones but they don’t live near as close.

Gloria, I know what you mean about Mother’s Day, my Mom has been gone 8 years now and I still feel the emptiness.
On the subject of disposal of things, after my Father passed away three yrs ago my sister had us all pick items by our age. She went first as the oldest, then me, until we went through all 5 of us. There were numerous favorites we each had and luckily we all did the right thing and “passed” on items we knew others cherished. I think there were still a few things my younger sister wanted but I really don’t think it was for sentimental reasons.

Rita, walking is a great form of exercise. Keep it up.

Heather UK, Have a safe trip.

Joyce IN, I like Criminal Minds as well, they season finale is on next week for the evening show.

Michele NC, Hope your eyes get better. Allergies drive me crazy this time of year.

Kim, The menu sounds yummy, I really need to cook more myself. I cook pretty basic stuff.

Have a great day,
Patty, Cincinnati OH

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Good morning everyone!

Good Thursday everyone!

Well, the walking yesterday made my back hurt today. :grumble: It is raining here so between the rain and the pain, no walking. :sad:

Thanks for all the well wishes. :flowerforyou: I never have time to respond to everyone individually. I miss that....

I am so depressed. Between my back, finances, my son's problems, and my DH's pain, I just can't pull myself out of this. :indifferent:

Thank you all for being there and letting me talk. This is like keeping a journal but with responses and encouragement.

Gotta go. I am at work and need to do some......:grumble:

Rita from rainy CT

Happy Thurs.Another warm one-80`s.
HUGS
jane

Happy Birthday Meg:drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Drs appt is next week,will let you know.
hugs
jane

:happy:

Good morning everyone.

Lots of posts to catch up on.

I note people going through losses, it is hard no matter if it a pet or a person. And yes it is so sad the family issues that can arise from a loved one passing away. So the lesson I have learned from my father passing away is..... The personal items that I want to go to someone specific have a tag attached to them. I have a list also that is noted in my will, that assigns special items to people.

And on a cheerier note :bigsmile:

THE SUN IS SHINING AND IT IS NOT SNOWING OR RAINING!!!! And it is above zero Celsius in NW Saskatchewan!! :glasses:

I had a massage this morning and I am going to walk the dogs. I am doggie sitting my son's two dogs while they are away on vacation. I would have rather babysat granddaughter but I am willing to share with the other Nana!!:bigsmile:

Take care everyone and walking can relieve a lot of stress and clear the head..... so head on out and check it out.

Lily in Sunny SK