WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH

Dee - the new kittey we have right now is named Clyde. The one we preadopted (she will probably be able to come here in about 10 days) is going to be named Bonnie. The Humane Society gave Clyde the name of Reeses Peanut. Since Vince retired from Mars and Reeses is a Hershey product, it just wouldn't do for us to have a cat named Reeses. The other cat they named butter cup. That name's OK, but we decided on Bonnie and Clyde. One of our other cats, Lexi, was SEVERLY abused and to this day (we've had her for about 3 years now), she's still skittish. She may never get over it. But then again, when we first got her there was no way she'd come near me. Now if I'm lying on the bed or if she's in a chair, she'll let me pet her. As long as she's on the same level as me. That only took 3 years, but she's coming round.

Susan - a lot of people do the calorie cycle thing, one day high one day low, and it works for them. I couldn't give up my exercising, I swear I'm almost addicted to it. Then again, it's a good kind of addiction. You know something, for the last few days I've been exercising, just not real hard. Yesterday I did yoga and today I just did balance games on the Wii. Yet, the Wii says that I lost a pound!

sveltewisher - thanks for the great recipe. I printed it out and will probably be trying it soon

Amanda - you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Those grandbabies of yours will help you heal faster, that's for sure

Lynn - I, too, wish DST lasted year round. I just hate it when we have to turn the clocks back. Cats don't eat choccolate, they really shouldn't but they also don't like sweets (wish I was the same way!)

We took Clyde to the vet for the initial visit (it was free). We talked about getting him declawed. Seems that the vet went to a conference and if his practice takes part in the clinical trial for a pain med for declawing cats and if we wait until the trial starts, the declawing of Bonnie and Clyde will be free. Plus, since it's a clinical trial, they'll be monitored very closely, like 14 times/day. We will most likely do that.

Vince had to get some things out of the back bedroom, so he closed the door to the basement and to his office (lots of wires in there and places a cat can hide), and Clyde had the run of the house. He was curious. Lexi just treats him as "yawn...been there done that". She hissed at Loki when we first got him. Right now Loki hisses at Clyde, but I do think that he will come around.

Did an hour of a weight Jari Love DVD today (I really like her) and then took an hour of a PowerCore class. You know, I was thinking to myself "a class like Body Pump would probably go over here", but I didn't have anyone to discuss it with. Now this new CEO (who I think is making good changes) brought it in. On the bad side -- there must have been about 20 people in the class. I really don't like a class that big. Plus, it's at 10 in the morning, wish it were earlier. Unfortunately, I probably won't be going to the class all that much, but it's good to know that they FINALLY have something like it.

Tomorrow is our monthly board meeting at the Y. That translates into I have to get up at 5 in order to have time to get dressed, have breakfast, and be there by 7. Afterwards, I'll take a spinning class.

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele

Lynn, the eggplant.recipe wasn't mine.

I found some Leslie Sansone workouts on the free zone on demand on my cable, so I did one today. Nice switch.

My kitty came home from the vet today. He seems to be pretty well recovered from surgery, but we are making him stay in the house tonight. He considers us to be his torturers for that.

A quick hello. Today was a Veeerry long work day so no exercise but within calorie range. Yesterday spent the day cleaning our rental. We have about two more weekends of work. Good for burning calories, anyway. And we already have a tenant.

Wish me luck tomorrow, special day and dinner out at a fancy, schmancy restaurant. (Yes - it's my birthday) I will probably have very lo cal stuff during the day so I don't go over with dinner. Lighter work day allows for more exercise, too.

Catch up later this week.

Joy

Dee - the new kittey we have right now is named Clyde. The one we preadopted (she will probably be able to come here in about 10 days) is going to be named Bonnie. The Humane Society gave Clyde the name of Reeses Peanut. Since Vince retired from Mars and Reeses is a Hershey product, it just wouldn't do for us to have a cat named Reeses. The other cat they named butter cup. That name's OK, but we decided on Bonnie and Clyde. One of our other cats, Lexi, was SEVERLY abused and to this day (we've had her for about 3 years now), she's still skittish. She may never get over it. But then again, when we first got her there was no way she'd come near me. Now if I'm lying on the bed or if she's in a chair, she'll let me pet her. As long as she's on the same level as me. That only took 3 years, but she's coming round.

We took Clyde to the vet for the initial visit (it was free). We talked about getting him declawed. Seems that the vet went to a conference and if his practice takes part in the clinical trial for a pain med for declawing cats and if we wait until the trial starts, the declawing of Bonnie and Clyde will be free. Plus, since it's a clinical trial, they'll be monitored very closely, like 14 times/day. We will most likely do that.

Michele

Michele please don't have your cats declawed, - it's the equivalent of us having our finger ends chopped off. I thought it meant just taking the cats claws out, but my daughter tells me that it is much more than that. It can also make them bite more because they don't have their claws. It is actually banned in the UK because it is considered cruelty. Is there any special reason for thinking about it? Please do some research yourself before you make the final decision.

Have to go doggies are already at the door waiting for me.

BFN
Viv

I am posting from my phone to add my voice to the chorus of those saying to Michelle... "Please Do NOT declaw your kitties!"

Before the piggies joined me & before I was married to "Mr. Allergy"--now my ex, I was cat person. I successfully trained an adult cat to claw only on her scratching post, so it can be done. I will give details if anyone wants to klnow.

BFN

Barb

Chiclet-the system "stinks" in many ways when it comes to our senior citizens. I hope that you can come to a solution that will bring you both care and peace. :flowerforyou: I wish I knew enough to help you. :flowerforyou:
Yours is a situation where I feel helpless with you.

Exermom, glad your new diet is betting broken in, or breaking you in, whichever. Your cats sound so cute. It's wonderful that you give the poor homeless babies a nice home. Special place in heaven for people like you. I can never have them because my husband and son are so allergic. But we have wonderful dogs.

Chicelet, I'm so sorry that the support systems in our country are so hard to manipulate, and manipulate is what you have to do. The are so many different ways to try to get aid. If one doesn't get you there, try another avenue. Can you find a private charitable advocate for you and your Mom? And have you had her checked for Alsheimer's yet ? If it's that, biploar meds won' t help but hurt. Another thing, if you/she have too many assets, spend them down, or move them so they fall in a different category. It souds counter-intuitive, but can make good sense when dealing with the government. Good luck! And I would say, take that apartment. The $90 more will be more than made up for in other area. If something happens to your Mom, you can cross that bridge when you come to it. For now, let yourself enjoy your good fortune. and it's only 2 yrs till you are 55.:flowerforyou:

:happy: :happy: :happy: Ladies, it's worth missing exercise to get you hair done, and taking time to get a pedicure, too. Those things make you feel good and positive, and that helps everything along. Before or after an operation, too. A good state of mind is crucial to physical health, and reminds us, as that commercial says, " I'm worth it! ".:happy: :happy: :happy:

I have been on the run all day. Spent tee morning at the vet with my jogging partner, Sophie and our calico, Violet. Originally the appointment was only supposed to be for Violet - her annual exam and vaccinations. But yesterday Sophie started hacking again and since we are boarding them for a long weekend soon I needed to be sure she as board-able... is that even a word? :ohwell: Well long story short, I learned she was not sick or contagious but had an trachitis from all the pills she had been taking. This was a different vet and she says she seriously doubts she EVER had kennel cough in January since she had been immunized. The old vet never told me how a dog's trach works or the importance of immediately chasing all medications with food to prevent irritation and to discontinue using a collar for walks/runs immediately and switch to a harness. So the poor gal has to endure a week's worth of cough suppressant and another round of antibiotics. Then I had to drive an hour to the next big town to PetSmart because our dusty little one horse town only has a Walmart and they had no harnesses her size.. I also got her some soft food to chase the pills with.

Hubby worked late so I took the opportunity to get lost in the undergarment section of my favorite outlet store. Everything was sold separately and time got away from me as I searched for matching sets. an hour later I left with more choices than I've had in years and years. Now to chunk the old ones!

Since I was dining alone, I pan seared tilapia and made myself a spinach salad. I think I hear hubby now....

Just a quick post to say that I hope you all have a great Wednesday tomorrow!