WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2015

Janet: I like this idea: “I think it would be fantastic if we could all meet up someplace. I know I would love to meet everyone. Maybe Vegas would be a somewhat central location for the US ladies. And a fun place too." This tickled my funny bone: "Sorry, there is not a central location for the worldly members of the losers.” It is a fun wish. I think Hawaii would be good for the folks from Down Under and the Pacific Rim girls. I haven’t been there since I was a teenager, but it is lovely. Others might be motivated to get there, too. A cruise ship would suit some. I’d like to borrow the transporter from the Enterprise, which was also a suggestion from someone else. Perhaps we could visit several locations that way and have a world tour. Everyone could share their favorite places.

Joyce: Put out ant traps. They’ll go into the ant trap and carry the poison back to the nest. Eventually they disappear. The ant traps are pet friendly. The pets don’t get into it at all. When we’ve had ants, we’ve put the traps along every trail where we’ve seen them.

Heather: Regarding the Top Chef winner’s desire to go on to a career in food, even though he is the custodial parent of young children, it can be done. My own grandmother did it after she was widowed. She started out working at lunch counters and ended up owning a successful restaurant. At the time her husband died, the two youngest kids were 11 and 12. I think it would be much more difficult with preschoolers. I wonder if there is a helpful grandma to pitch in.



I bought a hanging fuchsia yesterday and put it beside the kitchen window. It looks lovely there, but I’m not sure I want to leave it there as that particular spot is extremely windy at times and the last two fuchsias I put there did not do at all well. It is between my house and my neighbor’s and seems like it is in a wind tunnel. I’d love suggestions for a pretty hanging plant that handles wind well. I’ll likely move this plant to a spot on the deck where the breeze has a better chance to disperse.

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


April Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back
strength.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.

Phew! Just made a fondant icing octopus and a whale! They are not brilliant, but will have to do. I am waiting for the pirate candles to arrive, but the reviews say they are quite small. :ohwell:
My icing was rather old and dried out, so I was a bit of a job. By the time they are buried in butter cream I don't think it will matter. I have found some old butterflies and flowers I made for previous cakes so will be able to put those on the island. Still don't know what day the party is. ¿¡*÷¥*¡¿

Going to look up train times now for my trip to Nottingham.

Heather in the silence left by DH at cricket. :laugh:

Lindesfarne is the most amazing early Christian community, now linked by a floodable causeway to the mainland. One of the founders is buried in Durham cathedral, my very favourite cathedral and the site of an episode in a new novel I am writing. A wonderful illuminated manuscript was created there and later the site was pillaged by an early Viking raid. One of my favourite sites on earth.
Heather x

Two comments by DH.

afternoon ladies~
what a wonderful time I had with my dad ..spent about 4 hours with him and he was just thrilled at the air museum .. alot of walking.. and my darn fit bit I think has bit the dust I have had it about a year..
so no counting but know I am over 10,000 steps because I have walked the dogs twice around the block and been out watering grass, and the air museum was HUGE... took him to Denny's afterward where we both had senior grilled cheese and fresh fruit..
bought him an air museum t-shirt and a cessna keychain as that is the kind of plane he used to own... the dogs are fed and walked, laundry done.. now I am going to put my feet up and relax...

Mary, this is what I use to get rid of ants. It works for us. I put each trap on the floor out of foot traffic in areas where I've seen ants. The dog is not interested in them and is safe. We don't have young kids. It takes a few days for the ants to disappear.

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i am tired! my calves are saying, "helllooooooo", my abs are saying, "forgot we were here huh!!!!!" lololol, gotta go get milk, fill up the beast w/gas and come home and make gruel for kirby. i don't think I've even had 300 calories in me so far, gotta shove something in my face and go get the milk and gas.

Mary I put the garlic out just once. It has been at least 3 years ago, maybe more. I don't know if it matters, but these were the little bitty ants, they were very interested in Noel's dog food. That's the only place I ever saw them. Once I put the garlic out, I had to step on the ones that couldn't get out . If you try it, I hope it works as well for you as it did for me! Wishing you the best of luck in your selling your house!

Margaret Absolutely beautiful painting, what a treasure!!! The frame is awesome!!!

Alison Great pic of your dad!!! I'm so glad you both had a good time! I've had my Fitbit for about 3 years...its the old Ultra, and I love it!!! I have never had a problem with it, thought I lost it once , but found it in my robe pocket!

Gail I was in Atlanta not long ago, one of my favorite places. I was only there for 2 days though, and those days were packed. Next time I come down, maybe I'll have time to have coffee or lunch with you...I would love that! I'm guessing you're all recovered from your surgery earlier this year? I bet those irises look and smell wonderful!

I spent most of the afternoon trying to restore my iPad, it decided last night to die....there was nothing that could be done for it. I bought a new one and found out because I did not back up my iPad like I should have, I lost a lot of data , moral of this story...back up often!!!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful relaxing day!

Hugs,
DeeDee in NC where the sun has finally decided to shine!

Hello, everyone. I'm Lisa, introducing myself to the 50+ for April, and will set new goals for May. Was tracking on paper through April 24, but on travel for business through the 28th so started looking for something electronic.

Went back to MFP because a friend was using it. I'd tried it some years back, but fell off the wagon. April has been a good month, but stalled at the moment, long story.

I live in West Texas, but am in Dallas for a couple days, back home to where I can see the stars again Tuesday night, not soon enough!

Back to my nurse practitioner on Wednesday to check in on my weight loss--she won't be happy with the beginning, but it's always like that at the beginning... sharp drop, and then the stalls begin, which is where I am now.

Weight loss graph image to date: stretch goal is just to get below my 6' tall husband's weight (I'm 5'2"), but would be very happy with 2 pounds avg. loss a week for first 90 days, eventual goal to take off 75 pounds over the course of a year, then bring calories up to maintenance. More to come in May. I'll keep reading. Best to all!

Monday here.
Had 2 wonderful walks on 2 beaches with Stan and Blaize on Sunday. We played ball and Blaize ran and played in surf. He just LOVES the beach. Lovely sunny autumn day.
Today food = 2159 (a bit high himself wanted fosh and chips for tea, home cooked so only 1 fish for me) training = Bobs' Ripped Core and Jeannette's bikini boot-camp II and 1 hour dog walk = ~666 cals.
Still working out spreadsheets for Tom's May challenge
Lesley in Tasmania