WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2014

Robin love the picture.

Well after spending an hour and a half chipping and shoveling after our first snowstorm I just spent and hour and a half scraping and washing egg off our house. :explode: :explode: :explode:

I guess they wanted a driveway they could just walk up and not worry about slipping and sliding. I told DH I want to get a camera we can set up at night. Have any on you done this, what kind did you get, and did you find it helpful. When I told my neighbor she told me last week her husband was at an ATM when two people behind him purposely distracted him so he would leave his card. They went on a spending spree. I know there are more good people out there than bad. It just means we need to keep each other posted and hopefully stop those who are up to no good. They did get a picture of the person who stole the card.

Still trying to calm down after cleaning up the mess.

MNMargaret

Heather: I have sourdough starter, and a special one at that. It was a gift from a friend over 40 years ago. It is an heirloom sourdough starter that came to Oregon on a wagon train around 1900. My friend’s elderly neighbor whose family originally brought it to Oregon shared it with her. I’ll try to make sourdough bread with 1/3 rye flour, 1/3 whole-wheat flour, and 1/3 white four. I’ve been so dissatisfied with my sourdough bread efforts in the past that I haven’t even tried to make bread in years. :noway: :flowerforyou:

Meg: Great news! I’m glad baby Nikita has put on a bit of weight. Things are improving. I LOVE the photo! I like your hairstyle, too. Very becoming, and makes you look years younger. :flowerforyou:

Lesley in Tasmania: I’d forgotten that you’re a veteran. Thank you for your service! :flowerforyou:

Margaret: Last winter I fell on black ice and cracked a bone in my wrist. I’m slowly starting to put a little weight on it in yoga. You be careful out there! :flowerforyou:

Barb from south LA: I’m glad you’re with us and on the right track now. I’m also pleased with your doctor’s response to your data. :flowerforyou:

Belinda: Welcome! :flowerforyou:

Liana fro BC: Welcome! :flowerforyou:

Joyce in IN: I’m sorry your waitress was such a loser. :devil: If she were my employee, she’d receive a warning on her personnel file at the very least. If this incident was part of a pattern, she’d be looking for work. :flowerforyou:

Michele: I finally understand why you bake all those sweets. I am so impressed with your self-control! I doubt I could stay out of the goodies at all if they were in my house. :noway: I’m guessing the Prolia is more expensive than Reclast and that is why the insurance company is not responding. I hope the situation with your DD’s kitty turns out well. :flowerforyou:

Viv: You and your DH are in my prayers. :flowerforyou:

Anamika: So good to see you! :flowerforyou:

Alison: I’m sending good thoughts your way. I hope your vacation in FL is truly restful, refreshing, and fun. :flowerforyou:

Diana in IN: If you’re up two pounds today it is probably water retention from sodium. Drink plenty of water and I’ll bet the pounds disappear. :flowerforyou:

Robin: I love the photo. What sweet dogs! :flowerforyou:



I am still hard at work on rescuing myself from chronic exhaustion, and have had four nights in a row with at least 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. I’m feeling better day-by-day. Unfortunately, DH and I are not sleeping in the same bedroom at this point. He gets up repeatedly at night to take medicine, etc., and that doesn’t work out for me. I don’t manage to sleep through it. I’m also not staying up late to watch the shows I’ve recorded on TV or surf the net.

Thank you Kim, for the link to the AARP article that is guiding me! :flowerforyou:


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

November 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!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep.

Katla I think that is why I am so upset. I worked so hard so our driveway would be clear of ice and snow. Now in the patches where I had to scrub off the egg is icy. We are at 20 degrees today and it does not look like it will be much warmer for at least a week. Why anyone was out in that cold last night causing that kind of mischief is beyond me!

well went to see DFIL, things not really well on that front..my spelling is horrific, so wont try, but they have him on heavy duty drugs that have him out of it, he cant really function properly, as in get up out of bed,toilet himself, etc... he can eat and get around in the wheelchair,but they are trying to regulate the meds to where they work but not have him so loopy and sometimes that takes a few weeks, soooo for right now cant take him out anywhere, so we will just go and visit, left word with both of his sisters to his condition..
so it wont come as a suprise... hopefully they can get it settled before thanksgiving so that we can bring him here...
he asked me today if I could help get the baby out of a box.. and a whole bunch of other weird stuff... asked him who I was bringing tomorrow and he did remember it was his sisters so thats good.

Wow........life has been a blur.... unable to read for a day and a half and well over 60 posts to get caught up on!!! First, welcome newbies!!! Slept well last night and had NO pain or stiffness this am........so happy, now if only it would happen again. Taking advantage by doing things around the house and plan to lift and divide the iris this afternoon as very cold weather is coming. Race committee meeting at Panera tonight......I think this might be the last one before the event......at least that's what I'm hoping!

Went to see a movie: The Judge, yesterday early afternoon........I liked it very much. Shopping (way too much) then met three other friends for dinner at a Mediterranean Cafe; didn't get home until almost 10pm. We laughed and laughed and laughed......... it really felt good......no agenda, no meeting to discuss, decide, or plan anything..........just good conversation!!! Heaven!!!!


Sylvia.......Poor Spot!!! Love the idea of your blog; will check it out shortly.

Meg......I always adored the way newborns draw their legs up and cross ankles like they don't realize all the room they have to stretch out now.

Michelle........Such teasing about D.A.!!!! I'm closer than Kim, may just show up on your doorstep!

Rita........Not a huge sci fi fan but Tim Allen did one that kills me everytime it's on.

Heather........That bread is beyond gorgeous! DD gave me a trim and I saved about the same amount.

Katla......Glad to hear your yoga will continue; I really enjoy my class.

BMcQ.......Until you pointed it out, I didn't realize it's been 100yrs. since WW1 began, so sad we've had so many more..........

Viv........Thinking of you every day.........hoping for more good days than bad....(((((Hugs))))))

Stay strong, everyone.
Hello to everyone I've missed!
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic......sunny!!

Just got back from the gym. Did not feel like going, but forced myself and am glad for it. My manager stopped me to ask where I was going. He was all for it as long as I don't go much over an hour. No problem. Took a shower at the gym b/c I worked out hard and was groused out! A pile of long black hair in the drain. yuk! Must buy flip-flops for shower.

Love the baby and grandma pic. So cute. Glad to hear baby is doing better.

Love the dog pics. I am a sucker for puppy-dogs.

Thanks for all the support concerning DH. Been with him for 21 years and still learning to ignore his fits. He is such a **** sometimes. I know he is abusive but am resigned to the situation.

Have to get back to work now.

Hugs and prayers!!!!!

Rita from CT (Just found the Star Wars Smileys!)

Good morning from COLD Nebraska. We had our first snow Monday night and I am so glad it was just enough to dust the ground. DH has been sick since Saturday. I ended up taking him into the ER on Sunday as he was having trouble breathing. Said he has a bad case of bronchitis and gave him meds. He tried going to work Monday and Tuesday and was sent home. This morning I took the car so he has no choice. Why do men have to act like that. Doctor told me I could expect it in 7-10 days. I sure hope not. My rash is better and almost gone. I have been doing so so on eating. Seems I can do well alday then come evening and I eat everything I can get my hands on. I was surprised at weigh in yesterday I was down several ounces. New day!

DeeDee--Your pink golf cart sounds I bet the girls will love it.

Vivi--prayers and hugs for you and DH.

Allison--I agree, seems they start earlier every year. I refuse to put anything up or watch any Christmas movies until after Thanksgiving. You are such a caring and sharing person and I am sorry DH can not understand that. Working with Hospice is very rewarding. Prayers and Hugs.

Heather--Glad you are feeling better. Sounds like you have been getting alot checked off your to do list. Great news about DS#1 and his up coming visit. Thanks for the reminders, we all need them from time to time.

yanniejannie--Congrates on your TV appearance. Just think the next time will be easier.

Terri--Glad you enjoied the concert. I have a friend that I have known since I was 16 and we only see each other maybe every couple years and we can start up just like it had seen each other last week.

Meg--Sounds like the service for your dad was very nice. I know the flag part is very moving. Saw the picture of your new grand daughter. She is beautiful and so tiny. Hope things are getting better for them.

Lesley--Sounds like you are doing well.

I tried putting the squash in the mirowave to soften up to peel and I love it. So much easier.

Sally--Congrates on your puppys and on your weight loss.

Liana & Gail--Welcome, You have found a fantastic group for support and freindship. Come back often and get to know us and us to know you.

Rita--I understand what you are saying, I do fine until evening and then I have gone over alot most days. I have pretty much have the house cleaned out of anything to eat so should get better.

Kim from N California--I would love to have someone come put my stuff in order. Acouple weekends ago DH and I went and redid all the kitchen cabnits and so far only one is back a mess which could be a record for me.

Katiebug--Sending hugs, miss you!

Sylvia--Sorry to hear about the dog fight. Sounds like Spot was just protecting himself. Once DH calms down hopfully he will be more understanding. I checked that out and thanks for sharing, I have had that happen

Belinda--I sure wish I lived closer I could use someone to go to class with and walk.

Liana--grown sounds pretty, would enjoy seeing a picture.

Joyce--Good for you about the cake. I know last week when we went to Perkins we had a young girl waite on us and the service and food was terrible. I said something to the manager and they gave us our food free and thanked us as she has been having problems with the teenage staff. I don't make a habit of it, but sometimes you need to speak up.

Margaret--I do not understand why some people feel the need to destory other people's things. I hope you can find out who did it.
Well ladies time to get some work done. Just talked to DH and he still sounds terrible. May have another trip to the doctor tomorrow. I am off tomorrow so put that on my list. The temp is still only 10 with windchill -8. So planning on going right home from work and stay in rest of day. I love Fall just not so cold. I have to get my winter coat and gloves out. So far on track today with eating.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE

Sylvia – Dog fights are horrible, scary things and whippets are going to bleed win, lose, or draw. Hopefully some time boarding will give them a chance to cool their jets towards each other. One thought: in a “normal” (no body is REALLY trying to kill anybody), most injuries happen when the people try to break it up. The dogs may have a measured grip on each other, then people try to pull them apart and their instincts is to grip harder not let go. That leads to tearing. People are also likely to be bit when the dogs either redirect or people just plain get in the line of fire when the dogs are snapping at each other. It is best to either let them be and leave the room (especially when they are fighting over your attention) or use an object (chair works well) to just sort of push between them. I hope you can find someone truly knowledgeable to help. There are a huge number of dog training quacks out there. (The Dog Whisper and Bark Busters are definitely quacks – in my opinion)

Viv – Sending good thoughts to you and you DH.

Meg – Grandbaby is sooooo cute.

All you in the Midwest – stay warm and dry!!

Heather --- your bread is beautiful. Bread is my weakness…

Newbies – Welcome from another newbie. This is the best group ever!!

Thank you all for the nice comments on my collies. I do adore them.

I deserve a major pat on the back today. I’m trying the C25K running program. I have never really liked running, but this program is intriguing in its design. The trainer in me wanted to see how the scheduled interval and breaks work to build desire. (Wow does it build “want to”!!) I’m on the first run of week 3. Anyway, this morning was 27oF with wicked winds whipping on top of my hill. After I fed the cows, my fingers were frozen! I still put on the running cloths, grabbed the Talga puppy, and we went for our run!! It is my first real test of the commitment to building strength now that most of the weight is off. Yeah!!!

Looking for the joy in every day, just like my dogs.

Sally W.
Oregon

Thursday here in Tasmania and going to be warm again.
Love the photos.
I re-set my Wii Gold's boxing to start again, and waiting for breakfast to settle before doing some, plus JJ's Bikini boot-camp, and a 1 hour walk after lunch.
I started body building in 1980 when I joined the army at grand old age of 32 and had to be fit and strong. LOVE body building. I am re-doing Jeannette Jenkin's 6 week challenge again. (doc said a good idea, but leave Jillian, Bob and weights alone until after New Year when i see her) I am also NOT allwed to run until I see her but can race-walk. (I used to compete with over 40s a while back)
I was so under cals that I had my Lindt choc treat last night, tasted so good and NO damage on scale this morning.
Lesley in Tasmania

Okay, there used to be something at the bottom of the page to add a pic, I`m not seeing it anymore. Can someone give me a short version of how to add a picture...thanks!