WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2105

Good morning everyone! It's snowing here this morning. Soft, fluffy flakes. It's very pretty. We are supposed to get about six inches.

Here is today's joke of the day:


Farmer Joe was in his car when he was hit by a truck. He decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company (responsible for the accident) to court. In court the trucking company's fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn't you say, at the scene of the accident, 'I'm fine'?" said the lawyer.

Farmer Joe responded, "Well I'll tell you what happened. I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the...." "I didn't ask for any details," the lawyer interrupted, "just answer the question."

"Did you not say, at the scene of the accident, 'I'm fine'!"

Farmer Joe said, "Well I had just got Bessie into the trailer and I was driving down the road...."

The lawyer interrupted again and said, "Judge, I am trying to establish the fact that, at the scene of the accident, this man told the Highway Patrolman on the scene that he was just fine. Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client. I believe he is a fraud. Please tell him to simply answer the question."

By this time the Judge was fairly interested in Farmer Joe's answer and said to the lawyer, "I'd like to hear what he has to say about his favorite mule Bessie."

Joe thanked the Judge and proceeded, "Well as I was saying, I had just loaded Bessie, my favorite mule, into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and smacked my truck right in the side. I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other.

I was hurting real bad and didn't want to move. However, I could hear ole Bessie moaning and groaning. I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans.

Shortly after the accident a Highway Patrolman came on the scene. He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her. After he looked at her, he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes.

Then the Patrolman came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me. He said, "Your mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her. How are you feeling?"

Good morning everyone ...checking in before DGD comes for the weekend. She is 18 months old and a real mover and shaker!! I bought sticker books yesterday for us to play with...DS said keep an eye on her - she sticks the stickers everywhere!! Oh yeah ..like he didn't do that when he was a kid!! I showed him his dresser! Yes I still have it in the spare bedroom each drawer holds the books for each group I volunteer with. She also loves music so maybe we will go downstairs and dance to a Leslie Sansone DVD...ha ha ...ulterior motive here... I need to get my steps in today after yesterdays "dead still" day!!!

Thoughts and prayers with everyone going through tough times.

Thinking about my goals for March. I have to challenge myself ... I would really like the scale to move. Walking seems to be the only way by jelly belly goes down... so the trampoline (rebounder) will be my friend for sure until I can get outside.

Take care everyone, will check in later when DGD has her nap.
Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan

Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding.

Good morning, ladies. I hope we can all create a good day for ourselves.

Thalvalee, Good for you! You should be proud. A fresh donut is one of those things, if face to face with, I would give it a good hard thought. Don’t you feel great when you take the opportunity to do the right thing?

Margaret, sorry to hear you and DH are under the weather. Sending get well wishes your way. And way to go on fixing the dishwasher. If that were my DH, we would be divorced by now. But then in our family, I’d probably be the one trying to repair it.

Lesley, good that you tossed MsNastyPants to the curb. Glad things are looking up and you are doing well. Hugs.

Yannie, I’m not clear? Did DH have any phone before this one? My DH has a simple flip phone but never has it with him. He does take it in the car in case of emergency, but doesn’t take it in any place with him, so if I need to call to tell him to bring something, he can’t answer. At home, if he’s upstairs the phone is downstairs. Who knows? I’m just glad your DH found it before WW III broke out.

Sylvia, loved the joke. I even told it to DH and he laughed. Thanks! And the next one, too.

Joyce, I’m sure you will enjoy the musical. What a great life to be a proud GM.

Sharon, I love the idea of your FB page. I’m not a walker but that sounds great.

Abbstinator, so sorry about your son. For sure you will both be in my thoughts and prayers. I can’t even imagine what you must be going through and I think it’s so strong to still be mindful of your eating through it all. Rant all you want and need.

Terri, so glad the knee is better already. I’ve been in a job with way too much drama and it can really take it out of you. Just try to remember that it’s just a job and not your whole life. (although sometimes it feels like it) Hope it passes soon. Hugs.

Selena, Happy Birthday. You look m a r v e l o u s! Enjoy your special day.

Kevrit, we definitely don’t want your coming here to feel like a chore. Just visit with us when it suites you and good luck on your journey.

I will do a full routine with my new straps and weights today. Even though most of the exercises are what I’ve been doing, it’s exciting for me to be using new equipment. I just like new things and rarely get them because already have what I need. DH still kids me about once saying that I like new grocery stores. I don’t do the grocery shopping and DH has been such a dear to make sure he gets what I need for my new healthy eating. When he makes a mistake, he’s the one that ends up eating it.
I met all of my Feb goals except for weight but was within a pound of it. I’m just still happy and excited about this journey and trying new things. Anyone have a suggestion for using ground beef with green peppers?? I used to make a skillet dinner that turned out a lot like goulash but want to keep the calories as low as possible. Maybe I’ll just add extra veggies and make it anyway.

I'm sending positive thoughts to all with struggles and congrats to all with victories. Have a great day, ladies.

My word #1 is savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.

#2 is opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.

Janet
Myrtle Beach, SC

Good morning ladies,

Selena: Happy Birthday my friend! I love your thoughts on aging.

Abstinator: My thoughts and prayers are with you! Pizza and wine ain't so bad... don't beat yourself up.

I went to Tai Chi yesterday and made it through 75 minutes... yahoo! They are having a quick start beginners class this weekend... 4 hours today and 4 hours tomorrow. I'm going to try it since I'm having difficulty remembering any of the moves.

Thought for the day: In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln


Carey in Edmonton

We have been inside all week with snow, ice and freezing rain. I’ve cleaned my kitchen and pantry. Two days I scrubbed all the grout in the house and yesterday we cleaned out the file cabinet. About to run out of things to do! Oh, and I even ironed! Must be bored.

Katia – I agree you should talk with your neighbor and tell her that zumba bothers your knee. I loved zumba but had to quit because of my foot problem. Hope to start again when it gets better. Glad DH is going to gym. He will find his way!
DeeDee – so good to see you again. WE had snow for about 8 hours but it was very light but a fun thing for TX.
Sylvia – funny joke, it’s true sometimes we can’t see the obvious.
Selena – happy birthday. Since I’m over 70, I found your comments encouraging. I always tell my golfing friends that we are just lucky to be out there and not to worry about the score.
Meg – ((((HUGS))))).
Anamika = great month. Glad you are doing yoga again.
Abbstinaor – so sorry to hear the news about your son. I will pray for him and his medical team.
Pam – we got 2” but still have ice under it! Happy Birthday!
Carey- enjoy your Tai Chi classes. Love your thought for the day.

SueBDew – TX

February Goals:
1. Drink at least 6 cups of water a day. This has been hard for me this winter but I will do it
2. Eat at least 5 fruits/veggies a day. This is something I must do!
3. Begin strength training. Do 2x a week.`

February word: Choices (Thanks Joyce!)

SueBDew – TX

Praying for your son, the doctors, you and your family.

Thank you all for the birthday wishes And thanks to Joyce for the visual of groping a dude (only to find out if he was a prop or not in a Halloween spook house, I'm sure I'll be smiling all day.
Have a successful day, ladies!!
Selena
Utah

Something 2 make u smile

First picture is on selfie took with crowd



He is giving his talk:


These fans were right behind me:

Good Saturday afternoon! I'm still congested and have come to the conclusion that the cold has turned into a sinus infection. I'll call the doctor on Monday.

Thanks to those who explained what a rebounder is. Maybe that is something I can save up to get for when my knees are giving me fits.

DeeDee- We got over six inches (probably closer to ten) but I didn't venture outside to measure. The ground is still completely white! It would be awesome to meet up when the weather clears up. You are right that we are +/- 45 miles apart.

I'm struggling with depression so my food choices have not been stellar. I've decided that March 1 is a wonderful day for beginning again. I need to remind myself constantly that I can't control what goes on around me, but I CAN control what goes in my mouth!

My daughter has a job interview on Friday! Woohoo!!! I hope something will come of it so that she can be financially alright until she can finish her degree and get a library job that she wants.

The boy child's spring break is this coming week and he is headed to Florida with a group that he hangs out with. I'm not worried about him getting into trouble but I am worried about the journey down and back. He leaves tomorrow and comes back on Friday then he will come home the following weekend.

I emptied three boxes today and packed those things away in the kitchen. I think that I'm going to pay my daughter to finish up some things in the old house because everything has to be done in the daylight and I don't want to spend my weekends over there all the time. I really just want to be done with the place. Once she has the things out that I want and has packed up the things her brother wants for next year when he lives off-campus, then I will be able to finally break down all the boxes and recycle them. That will clear out a lot of space in my house and make it feel so much less cluttered!

When I call the doctor on Monday about my sinus infection I'm going to go ahead and set up an appointment with him to talk about my shoulder. It is getting much worse and I'm having difficulty in lifting anything at all. Even if it means surgery I'm going to have to go ahead and get it taken care of.

Just to show you how lazy I am feeling I just 'typed' all of this through the speaker on my phone and let the phone do it for me. That's so cool!!

I'm off to vacuum now -- that's the one thing I didn't get done earlier today. I hope all of you have a wonderful Saturday!

Barbie - thanks in advance for setting up the March thread!

Carol in NC

I am all caught up (Happy dance). This last week has not been good. My moods have been all over the place. Things at work are so messed up and my boss had be working on the hours for next month and he wants our hours cut even more. We have two full time people leaving and we have to have coverage for 24/7. I am to have an interview for the managers job this next week, in the meantime I am doing the work. Thursday evening was the last Bible study class I was taking. I really enjoied it and learned a lot. I guess there is a second part and she is talking about doing that the first of April. I hope so. I am working today and took acouple hours off this morning to watch DGD show choir competition. So proud of her. She lives in Omaha with her dad and stepmom so do not see her as often as some of the others. Then tomorrow I have the day off as is DH's birthday and the two DGD's that live here have their dance program in the afternoon and our 2 DS's that live here are planning to take us out for supper to celebrate DH's and my birthdays. (mine is Monday).
Feb has just flown by. So looking forward to March and spring getting closer. It has been really cold this week, but so far no snow to speak of. I am working on some goals for March and plan to get back on track. Need to take a deep breath and work on me.

Beth--Sending prayer. I know how it is to be stressed at work and no postive support. Great news about Ashley. God is good!!

Lesley--You take all the time you need to grieve. We each do it in our way.

SueTN2--very wise words. Thanks.

Allison--So glad you were not hurt in your fall. You take care of yourself.

MaryMN--I like your schedule. I need to do something like that. Thanks for the ideas.

Syliva--Please be careful. Keep a record of these spells and talk it over with your doctor. The repairman sounds like areal jerk.

Selena--Happy B-lated birthday. Thanks for just the pickme up I needed. My 58th birthday is Monday and I have been having problems with it. My age has never bothered me before and not sure why this year is different. I just have to learn to take it One Day at a Time and look for the postive.

DeeDee-Thanks for sharing the snow picture. So pretty.

Abbstinator--Sending HUGS and will keep you and your son in my prayers. Feel free to come here and vent, scream whatever you need to do. We are here for you.

Meg--I am so glad Benny Beagle was not hurt. Hope the results of his tests gives you answers on what to do next. I am sorry you are having such a bad time at work. Is your hospital part of CHI?

Pam--Happy B-lated birthday to you and You Go Girl!!!!!

Heather--beautiful pictures of the DGC. They are growing up so fast.

Well best get some work done. Going to church when DH picks me up from work this evening. We went last Saturday and really enjoied it. Thank you Barbie for keeping us going and not giving up on us. It's a new day and new month. I can and will do this.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE

Hello again!

While walking the dogs on our local Chase yesterday we saw 2 deer and 1 fox! I love it when we catch sight of the wildlife. It makes for a very special walk. Dogs stayed on lead on the field part just in case. They were not impressed so we walked further than usual instead! Walking on the Chase is my sanity! Even with three dogs.

Prayers for those going through tough times. I have some idea what you are going through mentally and emotionally. My dad (85) has terminal cancer, slow growing non-operable, but is still independent with his motorised scooter. My best friend is undergoing chemo following breast cancer tumour removal and my sister has just had ovarian lumps removed, most likely cysts, but we are awaiting results of biopsy! They do say it comes in threes!

Are we all ready for March... a month for moving more - just read it's name!

Just for today...

MA in UK

today was a busy busy day.. we have gotten alot accomplished,had the bath contractor here,,,it sounds good but not for 5.000 bucks, we have another person coming on weds night.. we bought a kitchen sink and faucet,a new toilet , new door knob and deadbolt.. but with all the running around we didnt have alot of time with the Homer and Chester..
We did go see my DFIL and he didnt eat, which is normal,but with them being quarentined and us not allowed in there, they didn't do his laundry it was piled up.. that ticked me off..
but the laundry is done, at least his , and 2 loads of ours..
we were home for about an hour this afternoon so made the bed up with fresh sheets,
got home tonight after dinner and we cant figure which one did it, but they peed on my pajama's ,robe and through the sheets and comforter...
Oh lordy, so we stripped the bed, and lucky I had more sheets and an extra comforter..
to say we are tired is an understatement...

Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding.

Good evening, ladies.

Pam, welcome. I’m glad you got a lot out of the retreat and wish you well on your new journey. And a belated, Happy Birthday. You are at a wonderful age. I hope you can come to realize that soon. Visit us often as this is a great place for support.

Carey, good luck with the Tai Chi. And thanks for the great quote!

Heather, what a precious picture.

Pip, I got dizzy trying to see your picture, but loved it. I think I told you before, the black lab looks like my Maggie.

Margaret, what a fun day it sounds like you had. I think that must make you almost a celebrity. So are you in the last picture? If so, which one?

Carol, so sorry you still aren’t feeling better and that the shoulder seems worse. I laughed at your comment about talking and letting the phone type. I think that is so cool, too and find I rarely use it unless I have a lot to say. Feel better soon, but glad you are going to call the doctor.

Sylvia, that is fantastic to be getting rid of all those larger clothes! Good job. I still have my wedding dress, too and it’s a size 7- 8. Won’t be wearing it in my next wedding. LOL

Allison, glad you got to visit DFIL and I’m sure he would be glad to get clean clothes. I have a dog that occasionally pees in my bedroom. I don’t know what it’s about either??? At least it's always (so far) on the floor and I whip out my trusty Spot Bot. I’m sure you didn’t want to change the bedding when you were so tired. 

Michele, welcome back to the Carolinas, even though we know where you’d rather be. Hopefully you will get to go back just for a getaway. With my old (broken) band I would just wrap it around my hands to make it shorter, but the new ones have handles and I wasn’t sure about them. I have discovered that I can do them the same way and not use the handles if I need it shorter. Thanks.

Welcome to any Newbies that I missed. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.

I can’t believe it’s almost 3/1/15. Shoot, I remember trying to remember to write 1/2014 like it was yesterday. I guess it’s true what they say: Time flies when you’re having fun. I hope you all have fun in whatever you do. See you in March, thanks to Barbie.

My word #1 is savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.

#2 is opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.

Janet
Myrtle Beach, SC

Damnit u bring a smile to my face, I meant to get u dizzy, it was all for u!

Well I made my announcement at group yesterday and I was surprised by her comment. She did appreciated my honesty but also mentioned that she felt that I didn't really want to be there sometimes because of my demeanor, (being quiet not saying anything). I told her, trust me if I didn't want to be there I WOULDN'T be there, and as for my silence sometimes it's because I didn't have anything to say or add! she said that she felt it was starting to affect our relationship. I didn't show my true emotion but I was very hurt by her reaction. She said she felt uncomfortable with me sometimes during group by my reactions. Another member came to my defense (this lady and I along with Karen used to work together) and said that she felt that it was how she was feeling but not how I meant for her to feel.

A lot of people that meet me have told me I itially were scared of me ( thinking I will kick their *kitten* if they look at me sideways ), but it's a defense mechanism from childhood. I am so sensitive it's pathetic. I have no problem in making my life an open book and sharing my feelings. It is comforting because I am just typing into a computer and nobody is talking back. Sometimes people giving me harsh feedback like she did seems okay because of the personality that I give off and I have to accept that I guess.

I am sorry for the people here that R going they pain but rejoice for others that are happy in their accomplishments. Love u all