WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2015

Barbie, I see what you mean about waiting for someone to walk with you.. I'd have the same problem. I was thinking more of a virtual walk and supporting those who were undergoing trying (dark times) such as our friends here.

I'm getting better at saying no or I'm busy, most of my problem is that I try to do to much, I forget that I'm still on the road to recovery and although I'm able to do a lot more than I have been able to, I'm still not able to do what I used to.

Carey

Yes, I am still alive. I know some of you were probably questioning it...lol

Let's see, last Thurs I did the "I Want That Body" DVD by Tammi Lee Webb. In the afternoon I got the cortisone shot in my left hand (fortunately, I'm right handed) and my thumb was VERY numb. It's no longer numb, but there is still some of the "trigger" in the thumb. Anyway, Friday I did Jillian Michael's "No More Trouble Zones" DVD. We had a leak in the basement so we had a plumber come that day. At first he was totally baffled as to where the leak was coming from, but eventually figured out that a pipe from the outside developed a small hole and that was the cause. We now have two holes in our ceiling downstairs, but it's drying out and probably some time next week we'll have that repaired. He did install an shut-off valve and a drop panel so we can access it.

Then we drove up to VA to help Jess move. She was on the 4th floor, she was moving into another apt on the other side of the building on the 4th floor again. So that meant walking down the stairs, over to the new place, up the stairs, I was totally and completely exhausted Saturday. We didn't get to VA until late Friday.

Sat. I used the elliptical at the hotel, then helped Jess move. Barbie - I bet I trumped you in steps that day....lol Not like that happens very much. You have no idea how many times I walked up and down those 6 flights of stairs. Fortunately, she did have a few friends helping. In a way it was interesting, they are so much younger and could go so much faster.

Sunday I just walked on the treadmill at the hotel. It was Jess' birthday and we went out to eat. Got her an ice cream cake. Know I went over on the calories that day, but with all the exercise I got the previous day, I'm not concerned. Bryan called Jess and I got to talk to him. Seems he's going vegan now, or at least semi-vegan.

Monday I went to the Y there. They have a stairclimbing machine that I wish we had. Like I needed to climb more stairs....lol.

Today I went to the Y by me and did Gin Miller's "Barbell Blast" DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to go to yoga and then take the deep water class.

Trying to get back into the routine. After exercise came home and had something to eat, cut up apples for an apple pie I'm going to make. I'm going to try letting them sit in the refrig and see if juice comes out, maybe when I go to bake the pie it won't be so juicy and the crust won't be so far from the apples. went to ceramics and put the third coat of paint on the body of the praying mantis and the first coat on its wing. I wasn't too crazy about the fact that the paint on parts of the ladybug seemed to be "smeared" and a friend told me that that happens when the bisque is fired and you blotted the paint on rather than brushed it on. So I made sure to try not to dab it on the body but brushed it on. Here I thought by dabbing it you'd get more paint on and eliminate the streaking.

After ceramics went to the Health Food store to get some more Just Peas.

We'll be going to another Murder Mystery dinner this Friday and just yesterday got the paperwork about my character. This one will take place in 1928 in a speakeasy. My character wears a sultry shimmery sequined gown (she's a nightclub singer). So I went to the Salvation Army and then to the Goodwill. Found a sequined dress but the zipper is broken. So took it to a friend of mine who can fix it. The fix will cost more than the dress!

Afterwards went to Aldi then WalMart then to Food Lion. Then home to put the groceries away but had to go to the home of the lady who will fix the dress so she has as much time to work on it as possible.

I welcome everyone new! Won't possibly have time to mention everyone individually, but so glad you are all with us

Vicki - so sorry about the job

Sylvia - lovely bowls. What artists those kids are!

Personally, when we were looking for a home, the ones that were "staged" didn't appeal to me at all. They seemed so "fake". One of the things that attracted me to this house was the fact that it was "lived in" not "looked at"

Allison - I'm a non-talented person, too, so you're in great company!

Liked the "Your consequences are a result of YOUR decisions"

pip - what a rider you are! Impressive, I must say

CynthiaT - the first thing I thought of that Sassy was holding in that pic was a pg test strip...lol

Good golly - so much to get caught up on. So just skimming. Will try to get back into routine tomorrow

All beautiful pictures. Happy anniversary katla

toni - wonderful NSV from that guy at the Y

Worked in the car on x-stitching the kitchen towels that I'll be giving the kids for christmas. Got one done. Will post a pic when I have the other one in the set completed

Cheryl - welcome back!

yanniejannie - so glad that moll can be taken care of.

Michele in NC

Jan, I'm sorry I missed the news about your skin cancer! I had to back up a few pages to find it. I hope all goes well and you get in quickly to get it taken care of. I've had a rough spot on the side of my face for months and keep forgetting to ask the doc to look at it. Maybe now, I will.

Vicki, my best to your mom! And don't forget to take care of yourself too.

Welcome to all the new ladies. You will love it here!

I'm sitting in the recliner with a "confetti" angel food cake in the oven. My granddaughter asked for angel food, so I'm making two so there will be enough for the party. She said that all 12 kids told her they were coming, plus the two siblings, dad, and us grandparents, so it will be a crowd.

We went to swim lessons tonight and all three kids started out at the same level. Then the oldest was moved up one level and the youngest was moved down one. That's a much better fit. They all did well and had fun.

So, today I went to the new gastro doc for the first time. I liked him, and they got me in right on time, so that was great. But first thing he did was listen to my chest, and immediatly asked "how long have you had this heart murmur?" What! Nobody ever told me I have a heart murmur! He told me to call my primary care doc tomorrow and let her know. Maybe it's a new thing. But he said it is very distinct and needs to be checked. He had all my records from the two bowel blockages, and agrees that I need to be checked for Crohn's disease. First thing he wants to do is a colonoscopy and upper and lower gi scope. That is set for April 8th. He said I can go back to my high fiber diet, but to avoid raw vegetables. Too bad. I really miss my tomatoes and lettuce. Does canteloupe count as a raw vegetable? I have a nice one all ready to eat. He didn't say fruit, so I hope fruit is ok. I hope he didn't mean anything raw. I didn't think to get that clarified.

Well, the first cake is out of the oven, so I guess I'll get the second one ready. I hope you are all having a great day.

Sylvia

Good Evening Friends.

Aroar, welcome to this forum. You will find it a very supportive and informative group of ladies. I can’t imagine being on this journey without their support. Please tell us a little about yourself to help us get to know you. And it would be great if you end each post with the name you want us to call you. Best of luck on your journey.

Terri, even if you lose the most weight in your contest, there will be no winner if it’s not 20 pounds? Well whatever, you are doing it to lose weight and not just the prize….Right???? Was DH just being a jerk when he didn’t bring you food last night or did he think you had plans?

Sylvia, the shirt for DGD sounds adorable. I’m sure she will love it!

Elle, first of all, what’s a “niggle”??? And of course it’s okay to be nosey instead of crazy, but what’s wrong with crazy?

Heather, when will “that” book come out. What will you call it, “The Heroes of My Youth?” You made me smile reading about that.

Katla, glad you are recovering from the C Crud. LOL

Deborah, welcome. There are women on here that do all sorts of exercises so I’m sure you’ll hear from them. I think most will agree to do what seems like the most fun for you. The main goal is to exercise. I do mine at home and many go to the gym. I have a cross trainer and use weights and a resistance band. If I joined a gym I know I would rarely go, so this works for me. Tell us a little about yourself and visit often.

Liz, welcome back (singing “to where you belong”) Jump in with both feet and get this show on the road. We are behind you every step of the way. I love your piggy!

MargaretT, great pictures! Thanks for sharing.

Diane, Welcome, we are glad to have you join us. Please tell us a little about yourself so we can get to know you. Also it would be great if you sign your posts with the name you want to be called and a location (general or specific). Come often and you will find lots of support.

Vicki, so sorry to hear about your mom. I hope she improves quickly and will keep her and you in my prayers.

Sue, I’m sending good thoughts for you to find the right house. Enjoy the adventure.

Lesley and Barbie, as always, I’m impressed with your determination and stamina with your workouts.

Carey, I can’t believe you remember the theme song from that show, but I just don’t remember that one. We must have watched something on a different station.

Pip, like you said, you’re not a loser. Maybe just a slacker? *joking* You are just a pip.

Michele NC, glad to hear from you. And OMG, you have been busy. I’m so impressed that you got in all the exercising with the schedule you’ve had. Way to go.

My thought for the day:
You’ve only got three choices in life,
Give Up, Give In or
Give it all you’ve got.

Have a good night and 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

Hi everyone. This will be brief. Bad day at work, stress eating and now my knee is killing for me and I have no idea why. So I’ll be going to bed early,

Cheryl: welcome back!

Mary: I’ll try to upload something! We did take a few pictures Sunday AND with the digital camera. So there’s hope!

Cynthia: yes the DD brought the DGD over! Miracles do occur! I’m hoping you do press charges on that nut!

Yanniejannie: sending lots of prayers and hugs your way. I am so sorry about the diagnosis. I know several people who have had that surgery and have done fine. But I’m still sending you lots of love!

Sylvia: glad you found a doctor and hope it works out!

Well we started on our taxes…OMG the CPA may just die of a heart attack! The roof is done the rental and so is the plumbing. So that’s good news.

Welcome to the newbies. Sorry this is short; there were too many pages to catch up on plus I’m heading to bed. Take care all…see you tomorrow. Meg from Omaha where it rained buckets today.

Damnit, I will take that... Slacker it is!

Caught up but bedtime.........Shari Lewis........ohhh, I can still hear her speaking to Lamb Chop!!!!!

Sharon, from Alberta, go as the dressed up Cinderella and the house maid Cinderella

Allison, Fanncy and Beth, thanks all for clearing my memory up on Bewitched. I think some one has twitched their nose and made my memory go away.

DammitJanet, Charlie had his appointment today and the doctor told us that he could go off of the Effient. But he said that because he is now 66 that the atrial fibrillation he has but is controlled makes him more prone to blood clots therefor stroke. He doesn't like Coumadin so ordered Relaquist. He said if the Relaquist is to expensive for us then he will go ahead and order the Coumadin. Either one will be hard on Charlie because he tends to take his anger out on the walls. In a way I hope it does make him bleed quite a bit because hopefully that would help Charlie realize there are different ways to manage anger than physically.

Heather, your next book needs to be an illustrated cook book.

Carey, I was going to say that the name of the show is It's about time. But some one else beat me to it. I googled the song and it gave me the name of the sow.

Rori, I detest those automatic blood pressure cuffs. I have never liked it that the nurse aide comes in, puts the cuff around your arm, hooks the oxygen monitor on and takes the thermometer out of the holder on the automatated blood pressure cuff, She never has to touch you, speak to you or anything. It's all done in about a minute.

Pip, thanks for helping me remember The big valley. I can also remember Flipper, Adams's family and some doctor show that had an older doctor and a younger really good looking doctor working with him. They even did house calls. There was another doctor show that he was a surgeon.

Have a really bad headache tonight, even worse trying to read so this is goodnight!

Joyce, Indiana

Continuing on.

Peachstategal - Dr. Kildare was so dreamy.

Carol - I am so happy that your appointment went well.
I think I was about 9 when we got our first television. One channel-CBC. I still remember watching the test pattern. I am easily entertained. lol
Before that my brother and I used to ride Dusty to the next farm on the weekend to watch Zorro and Lone Ranger.

Sylvia - Yeah for wearing jeans!
The outfit for your DGD sounds very cute. She is going to Love It!

Janet - "Be the reason someone smiles today" Thanks for the good thought.

Liz in Halifax - Please don't be angry with yourself. Be gentle and do the best you can for yourself and your precious body.

So I went back to work today and it felt like I hadn't left. I could have used another week of vacation but I do have 2 coming up in July and 2 still to pick. I had to fix the schedule up for this week because the person that did it in my absence missed some critical coverage. Oh well. It was just frustrating and no one got hurt.
I went and had my lashes done. It feels so good to have eyelashes but I know I should give them up.
Cabbage rolls and perogies for supper. It didn't take much before I felt over stuffed but they were scrumptious.
Mentioned the counselling session again. I guess I just keep mentioning it. Stomach is tied in knots over what DH is going to decide.
Hoping for Sunshine
Sharon in Lethbridge.

There's the fairy Godmother but maybe I could go as Cruella instead? So much more comfortable. I doubt DGD would agree to that.

morning ladies,
thank you all for being so sweet...I sure needed the pick me up..
to say life is stressful is an understatement..
I have to take a deep breath and wish I could just melt away somewhere..
yesterday started off with me being pulled into the office, with the manager and the nasty front end manager.. being told to be professional and not talk about whats going on in my life with patients, to ask about there lives,children etc... that what I do, now the manager in back is usually stuck in the back office and doesnt know what goes on out there, so I am guessing the bi--- up front went back and tattled, so I have to keep my mouth shut..
I am getting soooooo fed up with the treatment from this troll.. , between my DB, reno work and DFIL and trying to do everything here I am about ready to crack..
as soon as I get in the door last night Tom comes out and asked if we can send the brand new range hood that we bought that fed ex just dropped off back..because a neighbor who did work for us before gave us a proposal for new cabinets,sink,countertops and Tom was all excited.. I must admit it looks nice and is less than some of the prices we got for refacing...
so I get in the door and its chatter as soon as I got in, sort of overwhelmed me..
then I slept from about 7:30 to 1 am and have been up ever since..
sorry for the vent..
and I feel so bad for you all that have family not doing well, and that are not well yourselves.. but you are all in my prayers that is for sure...
thank you for being a friend..(theme song to Golden Girls) now that was a funny show especially Sophia lol

Oh Roni, please write a book about Shari Lewis, she was one of my favorites. I have a Lamb Chop finger puppet that travels in my car with me! Any scoops before the book comes out would be welcome.
Chris in MA

Happy Wednesday ! ! !

Vicki - your Mom and entire family are in my prayers!

Rori - I am envious of the cool job you had with Shari Lewis. I hope you write that book. The whole opportunity sounds amazing.

Sharon - loving the costumes. I love to dress up when I go places (except my DS is a teen now, so he is embarrassed). The kids are lucky that you do, too.

Fanncy and Janet - Thanks for the cheers and support about losing the rest of the "contest weight" before June 1. I will definitely stop buying any of the trigger food, and start planning ahead for healthy snacks and alternatives. DH bought almonds yesterday when I asked, and I'm going to get more fruits and veggies this week. I can do this ! ! ! (with the help from all of you ).
DS got up and ready in record time today, so I drove him to school and got in a little work-out before starting work. Yay! Tomorrow we must leave extra early because he has a 6am appt with the Physical Therapist for his over-worked shoulder.

Allison - hold your head high and vent to us anytime. One saying I keep near my desk and on my key ring for similar situations: "Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the people who don't."

Yes, DH is a jerk sometimes. He thinks only of himself (and DS if he is visible). I guess that's a symptom of traumatic brain injury (hit by school bus in first grade). I tried many different things, and saying "where's mine" then leaving the room works best. When he sees it upsets me, it doesn't sink in. But these country song words work best for him "after she packed, when she looked back, there were no tears in her eyes. That's got me worried thinking maybe my baby's gotten good at goodbye." When he is unable to engage me in an arguement, he worries that I don't care, and he starts working on the relationship again. a few years ago, when we desperately needed counseling, I said "our appt is at this time, and if you aren't there, my next appointment is with an attorney". I know it seems brutal, but it worked at the time, and I just need to keep "dragging him back to reality" sometimes.

Hugs for Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee (freezing rain is ending soon)

hey kids - another rainy ride in to the gym today.

I don't know about you but when you get a certain instructor and she's great at what she does and you find someone else is subbing for her, you're like . this girl took over the Friday class of one of my other favorite instructors and I will always give the new person a shot. I will go to more than one class cuz anyone can have an off day w/off music. after a period of time I decided, she's not my style so I dropped Fridays class. so NOW when she subs I know what to expect. boo.. I still did the class and managed to push out 300 calories out of me (i'm not the only one that feels this way). beth (good instructor) has my name now so I will be one of her subs and I laugh because that's probably what people will think of me when they attend my class when I teach for her lolololol!!! oh well, poop happens then you move on..

other tv shows: Marcus Welby MD with Robert Young, the young handsome doc was James Brolin, Diagnosis Murder w/Dick Van *kitten*, Ben Casey w/Vince Edward, Perry Mason was always cool, used to LOVE the Ed Sullivan Show, Leave it to Beaver, Sea Hunt, oh I used to like This is Your Life...

Good morning from cloudy, cold Ontario. I'm sorry to hear many have such struggles & hope the positivity on here is some solace. I also would love to read a book about Sherri Lewis. I have a Lambchop puppet. I bought it for my girls when they were young, but it didn't mean much to them. I'm still trying to make sense of being home instead of at work. I'm going to try to send a picture of my 17 year-old mutt, Luna whom I lost at the end of January.
Elle, Ontario.