WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2014

Hi, everyone,

Did the finish line timing at a 6K ( odd distance!!) this am. Supposed to meet up with a friend after but never did connect. Having a cup of tea and reading posts.

Anamika...........You must pop in more often; missing you!!!!

Katla (and others).........Rarely watch DWTS; think I've seen small bits when someone I like is on..........did watch Emmitt Smith, but had been a long time fan of his on the football field. Now, that man can dance!!!!

Brenda..............Thrilled to hear you are home and in good hands and doing well.

Got to run; want to get trimming done on the bushes and it's cloudy, trying to beat the rain.

Best to all!
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic

I've been gone for a few days but have, at least, read the last couple of pages of posts. I've learned that catch-up is way too hard. (Yes, this IS a chatty bunch, lol. :laugh: ) I've been gallivanting a bit, from my sister's house and, now, to my folks' house. I had my cataract surgery Thursday morning. All went well - and fast. :glasses: (<-- that's me in my sunglasses.) Now I need to stop by the drugstore to get new readers as the old ones don't work at all. I'm grounded from the gym for a week or so but am looking forward to a nice walk.

I checked out a place where they do Alzheimer's respite care and went to their 2x monthly support group. I think it would be a good thing for my dad. Now to convince my mom. My mom's been to Kaiser (local hospital) once again because her eyes crossed and wouldn't uncross for a short time. She saw a neurologist. Basically, nothing's wrong. The doctor didn't think it was associated with a TIA but, more likely, with a migraine. My mom's afraid people will think she's a hypochondriac but I'm not too worried. She has rarely been to the doctor. It's only lately that everything's come up at once.

Now I know what it's like to be in the sandwich generation. Sometimes it pinches a little being part of the sandwich. :noway:

I wish I could be up helping with all that's going on with the King fire but have to stay where I am, in the SF Bay Area, until my eye heals. There will be a lot of people in the same sad situation as Alison's friends. My heart goes out to them. Two of my DDIL's sisters and their families live in Weed, CA, where almost 1/3 of the town (pop. 3,000) burned down. Her sisters had to evacuate but their houses were saved. They're opening their houses to those who lost their's.

I read on Facebook that a friend is helping to rescue abandoned animals of families that were evacuated for the King Fire. That is heartbreaking too. She mentioned one old Golden Retriever that was left on the porch. The rest of his family had left. I wonder if he had run off when they left. It's hard to imagine leaving your pets. My daughter makes me laugh - she has already planned for the goats (in the truck) and chickens (in a crate), kitties (in a crate), and dogs (both in the car along with, of course (!), the kids if they should need to evacuate. (I think they're safe from this one. The closest point is several miles away, up the mountain.)

I am thinking of you, even if I can't respond to everyone (or even catch up, for that matter). I'm glad we're here for each other.

Mimi

:flowerforyou: Fab party. On my phone on the train . Grandkids utterly fab.
Oh Mimi. Had no idea!

My favorite clothing store, Christopher Banks had a fashion show this afternoon. I had been told about it about a month ago and knew I could apply to be a model but I didn't and forgot about it. The store sits right next to its sister store, CJ Banks which is for plus size. I DON'T HAVE TO SHOP THERE ANYMORE!!!!!! But the fashion show included both stores which was nice. I think I literally had to take the necklace off of one. Earlier this month I had bought an outfit that was featured today in the show but it had a necklace. The saleslady couldn't find it so she went in the back and took it off the model. Plus I found a shawl that will go with my sleeveless dress I will wear when I am on the beach. She had me try on the shawl and then said since I modeled it I would get the same discount the models got today. I noticed they were doing that with a lot of ladies.

Mimi, I think it was you who had the cataract surgery. The readers were the one thing I didn't like about my surgery. Readers in every room and even the choir loft at church! At least some are pretty stylish and cheap and come with a carrying case.

Well summer has returned to Evansville, 86* today. I was mentally going through my new outfits I had bought wondering what to wear for church tomorrow but I need to go back to the others again. I just hope in 3 weeks it is nice in Panama City Beach. I worry so much about it being really, really cool and my husband spend most fo the time complaining. I know I am not responsible for his behavior but I can't help worrying because when he gets upset he starts cussing pretty bad and our oldest daughter has forbid him to cuss around her kids so when we are alone he goes double time

Joyce, Indiana

Hi ladies. I have tried to post three times now and the internet keeps going out. So this will be short and sweet to say hi and wishing all of you the best this Saturday! I did manage 45 minutes on the elliptical now I'm off to shower before the house is invaded with teenagers and parents....it's homecoming and our house is "picture taking" house! Take care all Meg from Omaha

I'm liking the fitbit okay. It does not measure heart rate, but it does measure active minutes. I'm not quite sure how that works, but it must be continuous movement. My DH made me stop to take pictures of him during our walk yesterday and it only gave me credit for 28 active minutes on our 55 minute walk. Today I didn't stop at all and got 56 active minutes. I had 12,000+ steps for my first day. In addition to my walk, my sister and I went to Tallulah Gorge State Park and walked down the gorge to the suspension bridge. That was 320 steps down and then back. The backs of my calves and the tops of my thighs are feeling that climb today!

The interesting thing is the sleep report. It says I got 3 hours of unrest less sleep Thursday night and four hours last night. That is concerning, but I don't know what to do about it. It may explain why I am so tired.

To brag on my DH a little bit, the pictures were of him walking past the road signs to commemorate his reaching his goal of 5000 miles in 3 years. It took him 2 years and 9 months. He is 68 years old.

More later. Take care!

Just popping in for a minute during half time of the football game. (OU vs W Virginia)

You go Barbie! Weights are so good for you. I love the graphic!

Michele, you amaze me with everything you get done in one day!

Have a good night everyone!

Cindy in OK

Good Evening Friends,

Had a lovely walk in a park today. I came upon a deer and she didn't run off. I was able to get within a few feet of her.

Today still working on getting a good night's sleep so I ward off this cold that wants to take hold. I remembered to take my calcium and magnesium to help not get he leg cramps.

2014 word:contentment

MNMargaret

Yanniejannie - The blue angels some times come here for fleet week… I used to work in a building right near where they trained and you could watch them train from the office upstairs windows and it was great fun, but would not have wanted to live near….

Alison - how sad, scary…. Keeping your friend in my thoughts.

Katla – I’m with you no dancing skill, heck no music skill what so ever!

Carol - glad you found the new place, please tell all! Condo? House? Bedrooms bathrooms?????

Brenda - glad the surgery went well… and so glad your daughter is there to lend a hand….

MA – a birthday tea sounds glorious, but here would not be a guy thing…but then we don’t really do tea… I so wish my springer (Levi) could go and run and play with other dogs, I would love him to be so tired and have so much fun, but he doesn’t know how to play nice, and gets all growly and weird….

Mimi - glad you and DD are safe….

DrKatie – you mentioned the 5000 miles in 3 years.. that is amazing! Did he do it all in your area?


Well my girl friend moves in on Monday... I have my room cleaned out (2 big garbage bags for charity) the linen closet (one more bag for charity) and still have not really made any more room for her, but things are much neater and straightened up.

Went to my DN (nephew)'s football game yesterday the game started at 7pm and did not finish until 10:45pm - then drove my mom home and then the hour drive to get myself home... what a late night, I did not turn the light off until 12:30am, and I am usually a in bed by 10pm type of gal.... But they won! 45-38 and it was a good game, back and forth... I yelled and cheered and carried on, my voice is raspy today...

September goals:
Stretch 5 minutes 8 times done 4 times
Walk 100 miles –as off 9/14 69.33 miles….
Do 4 errands walking (from home or a 15 minute walk from the place the car is parked)
Do Heather’s abc balance 2 time a week – 3 done


Kim from N. California

Sunday and a beautiful ASpring day in Tasmania.
My rest and re-feed day, roast pork and trimmings tonight
Drove along coast to Stanley with a walk on beach, then drove to Lake Mikany and another walk around part of LARGE lake. Mildred Beagle is well tired now.
Dietician never rang back, Will try again Monday and then give up. 3 strikes and she is OUT.
Having a bath tonight and slather with the cream again. Does not seem to be doing anything.
Lesley in Tasmania

Good morning on this sunny, breezy Sunday! The window is open and the wind is rustling the birch tree and caressing my post exercise bare skin. Delicious!
Managed 603 this morning with a little extra strength training. I need to eat 500 under my TDEE today to atone for all the party madness. Then I should be back on track. Still gives me 1700 to eat, so should be easy peasy.:bigsmile:

Lesley - hope your rash gets better soon. What a drag!

Mimi - I've been reading about the fires on the net. Horrible. Sending love and hugs!

Katla - I'm counting down the days to your DH'S op with you. :flowerforyou: Our loved ones in pain is such stress. Thank you for your compliment about my lovely family. That was taken by DS#2 in their kitchen before the party started. The cake on the table is a big ladybird, from a supermarket with cupcakes and individual named piping. Fantastic value compared to a commissioned one. The print on the wall is by Patrick Heron, the painter whose house, Eagles Nest, I love so much at Zennor, Cornwall.
I had a lovely time, but ate too many canapés and drank too much Prosecco. DS had three different beers on tap, (he manages a start up brewery). My ex husband was there and, because my own DH wasn't there, I spent most of the time talking to him and his 12 yr old daughter. That was nice. We parted amicably, but it always is awkward when partners are around, but neither of ours were there so we could chat without feeling we were upsetting anyone. His daughter is a delight and we spent our time passing the birthday one year old between us. She rose to the occasion and only got grouchy around 6pm, her normal bath time. It was a big party of family and friends.
I texted DS#1 on the way there to say we would miss him and he answered to say his new meds were much better so he is improving. He has been invited by my ex to spend Christmas with them in their rented house in France. Happy for him.

It was great to meet my friend for lunch in London and I bought two light sweaters, one purple and one magenta, and a long sleeved t shirt in black stripes with a red yoke. Will wear that in NYC and maybe the purple sweater in the evening.

DDIL in the photo gave us a bottle of champagne as a thank you for looking after the grandchildren recently. And a lovely card painted by DGS. He spent the whole party dressed in a spiderman suit, rolling on the floor with his cousin who was dressed as superman. They kept their hoods on throughout and it was a very warm day! The other granny was quite worried by the rough play, but she had two girls and a boy and I had two boys so had seen it all before! ! ! :laugh:

Love to all. Heather in flowery and sunny Hampshire UK

Dr. Katie: It sounds like you had a wonderful day. Is unrestless sleep the same as deep sleep? I’ve never used a Fitbit. My iphone supposedly tracks movement, but I don’t place any faith in the numbers it generates.:ohwell: :flowerforyou:

Barbie: Enjoy your weight training.:flowerforyou:

Kim form N CA: Is your friend moving in permanently or for a temporary stay? In either case, I wish you good luck. I hope you find that you are compatible.:flowerforyou:

Shana in Anaheim: Welcome. I hope you’ll become a regular around here.:flowerforyou:

Lesley in Tasmania: We’re having seasonal changes the other direction. The days are still summer temperatures, but the sunrise is coming later every morning and sunsets are earlier. Some of the trees are turning color, too. We often have long, mild late summer weather before the rainy season sets in, and this year we’re having wildfire issues because it has been so dry. So far the fires near here haven’t sent smoke our way and I haven’t heard of anyone losing a home in our part of the state yet. I hope that continues to be true. People in the southern part of the state have had it worse and some have lost homes.

Heather: The ladybird cake with cupcakes is charming, and a great idea for a kid’s party. I’ve come to prefer cupcakes because of their value in helping with portion control. I’m glad you were able to have a positive conversation with your ex. I’m happy to hear your DS#1’s new meds are helping. That is excellent news. I can picture Spiderman and Superman rolling on the floor. Good memories for them and you were made.:flowerforyou:



We had friends over for dinner last night, and enjoyed their company very much. We served grilled salmon, steamed new potatoes and salad. I bought a watermelon but it had obviously been previously frozen and we threw it all away. Luckily we had a bit of cheesecake available to take its place for dessert.

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison



September Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!

Anne - when I was in Palma, Majorca, they had an Oktoberfest! ! ! ! I had one of the best times of my life! The band, called Red Banquet was fantastic and we so enjoyed seeing little Japanese girls with steins bigger than they were! Everyone was so friendly and the party atmosphere was terrific. We stumbled on it by accident and liked it so much we went back the following night. I still have the menu/advert on my guest lavatory door.:bigsmile:

Yanniejannie - you are so great with all your community spirit and volunteering!:flowerforyou:

Well, we are getting organised for our trip. DH is reading the guide book at last and we were checking out the transportation system. We will probably buy 7 day metrocards so we can just jump on and off buses and metro. That way we can rest our legs and see something of the suburbs. We bought online 2 vouchers for a 5 day pass to nearly all the museums plus the boat trip round Manhattan and water taxi. Can't decide whether to do the round trip or the Harbour Lights in the evening. It also enables you to fast track into the museums. Getting excited now! We will probably go to the gospel service at Times Square Church on Sunday at 10 am, before we head back to the airport. I am pretty sure I can negotiate public transport from the airport, but I am taking a big suitcase so may have to resort to an expensive Taxi. Will look more closely at the buses.

Had a gardening afternoon picking the last of the basil to make pesto to freeze. Also picked sorrel for a sauce for sea bass tonight and freeze half. Then we grubbed up the bean plants, composted and sowed perennial spinach, winter scallions and lambs lettuce for winter salad. Also sowed some curly parsley. When we get back from holiday the broad beans will go in. Looking forward to spring already! Can't get the bulbs in just yet as our geraniums, begonias and dahlias are still putting up an impressive show in our only pots. Could buy some more pots I suppose.:ohwell: It's sad when I have to turf out a healthy plant. A visit to the garden centre calls!


Love to all. I don't watch it, but a new Downton starts tonight.:flowerforyou:

Heather in sunny Hampshire UK

Good morning everyone! I've be madly searching the house today for my mat cutter and FINALLY found it! I practically turned the house upside down before I found it. We got a 20" x 30" print of one of hubby's photos of Mt Ranier (SAMs club for $9!) and went to Michaels to price glass and a mat. We already had a nice frame to put on it. Well, they wanted nearly $400 just for glass and mats! Hubby nearly died of sticker shock. So we bought a piece of glass that just happened to be the right size already for $10, and two pieces of mat board for $6 each and I'm going to cut the mats myself. I haven't done it in years, so will do some practice pieces first before I tackle the big one.

We are having the kids over this afternoon to ride bikes. We got a different set of training wheels for the oldest's bike as the other set keep bending. I hope the new ones work better. I finally got a bike helmet of my own, too, so I can finally ride my bike along with them. We are having waffles for dinner. The grandson has been begging for them.

It was time for the dogs heart worm pills, and Bruno hates taking them, so I have to crush it and mix it with something - this time it was peanut butter - then hubby holds him upside down and I pry his mouth open and put it in, then hold his mouth closed till he swallows it. It's an ordeal, and afterward he pouts, but soon he will be back to his happy-go-lucky self.

Heather, metro cards are a good plan. I just love to take city busses when I go to a new city. You see so much more that way. When we were in Stockholm we did that, and rode all kinds of trains, busses and subways. I loved it. I've never known anybody who has a good relationship with their ex. Is that even legal?

Anne, Octoberfest has never appealed go me, as I don't drink and don't care for German food. The music and dancing might be fun to watch, though. I once went to a wind festival in Athens, and it was awkward because I wasn't drinking any wine.

We have Aldi's here and Trader Joes in Kansas City. I like both, but think that Trader Joes is a little more "upscale" and "yuppie". There's not much I can get at Aldi's that is low salt, but Trader Joes has several things that are low salt.

Well, I have got to get busy. I hope you all have a great Sunday.

Sylvia

Here is today's joke of the day:

:happy:


A lady was walking down the street to work and she saw a parrot on a perch in front of a pet store.

The parrot said to her, "Hey lady, you are really ugly." Well, the lady is furious!

She stormed past the store to her work.

On the way home she saw the same parrot and it said to her, "Hey lady, you are really ugly." She was incredibly ticked now.

The next day the same parrot again said to her, "Hey lady, you are really ugly."

The lady was so ticked that she went into the store and warned she would sue the store and kill the bird. The store manager replied profusely and promised he would make sure the parrot didn't say it again.

When the lady walked past the store that day after work the parrot called to her, "Hey lady."

She paused and said,"Yes?"

The bird said, "You know."

:laugh:

afternoon ladies~
sorry I didnt check in this morning, have been running around like crazy up until a little while ago.. went on a cleaning jag(much needed) as we are having people over next weekend for my brothers birthday. dusted ,,did laundry, cleaned over the door jams as DH plans on painting.. went to the store,and out to see DFIL .. to say I am bushed is an understatement.
had a nice dinner out last night, had broiled scrod,,salad,no dressing, 1 slice of bread:grumble: and water for dinner..
it rained here most of the morning,but we needed it, the grass isnt so crunchy now..
have DH lunch all set for tomorrow.. and he is going between Nascar race and football. both not much I am interested in...
did make the sliders for next weekend,put 12 to a pack and froze them, made 27 of those, bought 8 hot dogs, hot sausage and I will grill that and make sausage and peppers too.
trying to figure out what to have with it, someone is bringing chips and dip, probably need a couple of salads, there will only be 12 people so it isnt a huge shin dig