WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2105

Good morning!

Bonjour Rori!
Michele - the Paris sewers are a museum of the long history of the sewers and include a 500 metre stretch for tourists. It's on the opposite side of the Seine from the spot where Princess Diana was killed across the bridge. It costs around $4 . It's shut on Thurs and Fri which is one reason why I've never got there. Apart from DH not fancying it! ! ! ! It's all hygenic now! You can Google it.
The other place I have never visited is the Money museum, though I've walked past it loads of times. What a boring trip you would have with me! :laugh:

DJ - I can't tell you how happy it makes me to have a photo of you. And you look fabulous! Loving the hair and glam outfit!

Welcome again to the new folks. :flowerforyou: Lots of challenges with health and loved ones amongst us.
My approach doesn't suit everyone, but when I have a problem my first reaction is

1. Find out everything I can about it. Google like crazy.
2. Buy a book about it. Sometimes many books! :laugh:
3. Ask for help. This could be a voluntary organization, a professional, a managing director etc.

I am good at complaining and also at getting people to give me the help I need. Feeling helpless is not an option. There is so much help out there, whatever your problem is, whether it's practical, financial, commercial, psychological, medical, legal, marital or whatever. The first step is investigate and then ask for help and advice from the appropriate people.
That's my approach anyway. :flowerforyou:

DH has a one day cricket match today. I have the dentist. I will drop him off early so he can pick up something for his dinner from the supermarket. Haven't decided what to have myself. :ohwell: If I don't have a proper meal then I start picking and end up on a mini binge so I had better think of something! I know! Thai fish curry! Yeah! ! ! ! I have lots of hake in the freezer. :bigsmile:

Love to all. Heather in breezy Hampshire UK.

PS Having said all that above I have just emailed my son to tell him I want to talk to him about something in my memoir before I publish. Don't know why I didn't think of that before! ! ! ! I have given him the choice as to whether he is happy to discuss it at the dinner table or wants to chat privately.
At least I have taken the first step!

Joyce - sorry for the loss of your friend (((hugs)))

Rori- glad to hear from you!

Lisa-great job on your weight-loss journey! Your pictures look great.

Have a great day ladies!

Mary from Minnesota

miriam~ hope your son rests easy..
well as of right now I have 52 active minutes and almost 6,000 steps and with 2 drs and a full schedule I am guessing will get at least over 12,000 steps today..
didnt go see DFIL this am as I have to work at 9...
will go see him in the morning..
Doggies walked it is already 77 and muggy out. when I got to the gym this morning I got out of the care and saw lightening... the crack right over my head.. scared the daylights out of me ..
I am trying to get back into the routine of going to the gym daily, and eating correctly ,I spend 300.00 on the gym and I want to get the most out of my money that I can..
Lisa ~ good luck today as someone who has waitressed on and off for 25 yrs I know what your saying.. sometimes the cooks think they are all that..
well going to stop at the dump and drop off trash and then to work.. take care of yourselves, and will fill you in tonight on what Tom is angry about this time..
I told him yesterday.. instead of stewing on something until you blow a gasket , talk about it good or bad.. and also told him stress is a killer.. so talk it out.. dont stuff feelings..

Carol darling picture.

DJ WOW!

Rori good to see you post.

Went to see the movie about Sherlock Homes. Overall thought it was well done.

Watering today. We are having a top ten weather day today. It has been dry and we have sandy soil, so watering as I type.
Going to take a load to Goodwill today.

Hoping to get together with Toni and Gayle tomorrow.

Today clearing out some of my things to make more space for tomorrow.

MNMargaret

What am I doing wrong? To get to the "August" postings I have to go back somewhere to find the link to get me here; otherwise I am stuck in "July".

Boy, I did not realize how much I missed my own bed! So happy to get back to it. I don't like my temporary replacement C-pap. Can't pour water into the chamber without spilling it all over the place and the 'fill line' is so light it can barely be seen. The thing has a strange sound that keeps me awake longer before getting to sleep. Sounds like a ball bearing being rolled around in a metal dish. It is noisy and my husband keeps commenting about it. Oh well, maybe it won't be long before I get my own one back. If this is a 'new' version of the one I haven now - I don't want to turn my own one in next year for a 'new' one.

Today is weigh-in day. I'm just hoping that I have not gained any from our 4-day vacation. The next hurdle will be 'not to gain any weight' when we go to Louisiana to visit DYS and his family. I'm taking some books to read. I'm sure my DH and he will go 'fishing'. I'm only into 'fishing' when I am 'catching' fish.

Having lunch with friend and then back to MD to check lump in my upper arm (about 2" above the crook in my elbow). It has gotten bigger in the last 4 - 5 months. Also feels like a bruise when it is acting up.

DDnL's birthday today . . . hope she got the card and check. Card was so cute. It read: "To the woman who knows our son better than anybody else. (open) ... no you can't give him back! Happy Birthday!" Need to find a 'cuter' card for my oldest DDnL whose birthday is the 9th. I painted her grandmother for her birthday; all I need to do is rub a little black into the frame so it won't be 'lavender' (or mostly lavender). Decided to not give my DYS and his bride the picture of the church they married in . . . not happy with the way it turned out - so I am going to paint it again - much smaller. I have an oval canvas and frame somewhere in my studio; but, DH has been out there and moved everything over to one side so he can use it for 'drying cabinet doors'. UGH! Maybe that is the area I need to get my DGD to clean when she comes over this week to work off some of the $$$ we have loaned her to tide her over for some of her college/rent expenses. She hopes that she gets the job 'on campus' that she has applied for. Don't know if she has called back since her interview. It's hard to get a job in a college town. She has been doing some volunteer work at a local vet; and, hopes that maybe it will turn into something permanent. She is planning on trying to get into UGA's vet school after she gets her BS from another college that is a part of the UGA system. She took Calculus and Chemistry over the summer - it was hard on her and she did not make very well on either of them; but, it did not affect her GPA very much. Last week and this week she did some babysitting for a man she worked all summer for last year. His mother has been keeping them this summer since she was in summer school.

Well, TTFN - leaving for town.

Lenora

Lenora highlight the star by the title of this page. It should turn yellow. Then when you hit the gray star at the top it should direct you to here. I need to remind myself to do this when the new month starts.

Wow, I've gotten my hands on the iPad two days in a row!!! Some rain overnight but gorgeous outside now, we have been truly lucky on the weather here. Dinner last night was amazing, both dd and I were very impressed with the food....and yes, brought half back here for lunch today......she had evoo and garlic pasta and I had lasagna. Friends were a needed "comfortable buddy boost". Seeing a cousin for a movie today and an old neighbor.

Heather.......new Forest sounds interesting, will look it up. The cousin whose home I am at is a great traveler and he raves about the Paris sewers.

Sharon.....Wow, hugs to you, hope things get better.....

Nancy......Vent away! anytime.....can you call the supervisor of the tech who came to your home, or the place where you bought it? Being w/out your clothes and not being able to do wash for that length of time is unacceptable!

Peach.......Sweet pic,!! loved it.

DJ.......Happy anniversary!! Wonderful pic, beautiful outfit and you, dear lady, are gorgeous!

Beth....Thoroughly enjoyed our foray into your state! I hope your older son evens out w/o his Meds and major congrats to the younger on his super performances!!! Hope he snagged some great college money!

Mary......Did I read a few pages ago that you saw Jay Leno in person? If so, I'm green with envy! My coconut oil habit is suffering.....need to get better at that when we get home.

Ca turtle....Loved your pic, thanks!

Janet Mcc......link would not open on here.....too bad, yours are always interesting.

Rori......new found respect for all your traveling!! Six hotels in six days is exhausting! I saw someone walking two cats on leashes and thought of you in NY. Smiled at the cat bed areas......have been sharing with Gemma more than I want to as she is thrilled to have dd and I sleeping in the same room.....rolled over yesterday morning onto a toy on my pillow!

Joyce.......Excellent advice to Sylvia. Condolences to you on the loss of your friend.

Welcome newbies!
Yanniejannie
Pa., currently

Alison: You are in my thoughts. You've given Tom some good advice. I hope he will give your ideas a try. :flowerforyou:

Heather: Your approach to problem solving is much like mine except that you miss out on the part where I ignore the problem and pretend it doesn't exist as long as possible before I move on to steps 1, 2, & 3. I suspect strongly that your system is more efficient. :bigsmile:

Lisa: You have a big challenge on your hands with that restaurant. My grandma was widowed with 5 children and went into the restaurant business because her only marketable skill was cooking. She ultimately did very well, but everyone in the family worked hard in the restaurant. It is not a business for the lazy. She had several restaurants over time, and I remember the last one. I was a very little girl and the restaurant was called the Bluebird. None of her children were lazy and none went into the restaurant business. :noway:

Carol: Lovely picture.


Back to the doctor I go this morning to discuss medications with a nurse. This is because DH wanted me to ask about adderol for ADD. We'll see how it goes. I've taken that trip enough times this week to last me a while.


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

August 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.

poerava - here's a better one... this face it looks like he's sayin, "dad... did you just fart?"love your cat mat hahaha!

SandiRemedios wrote: »

Day two on this thread. I don't know people well enough to comment. I'm still trying to recognize the names. Have managed to lose a little this weekend. It's more about bringing structure and accountability to myself this month. Setting up schedules, monitoring activity and calories. Of course the goal is to lose weight, but right now I'm just trying to get the proper tools in place.
I hope everyone has a great day and I'm sorry some of you have burdens other than weight to carry. You seem like such a warm caring group of individuals. Hugs to all.
Sandi

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

Good Morning Ladies,

Katla, I have been the same way with goals of losing “x” pounds a month. Why can I lose more if I don’t list a number of pounds? I hope the doc likes the looks of your bones, too.

Rori, cute cat map. Lol

Joyce, wonderful recommendations to Sylvia. Gosh there are a lot of smart ladies on here!!!

Nancy, I can understand your frustration over the dryer. I just hate that you have let it upset you so much. I firmly believe that even that kind of stress and aggravation can affect our health and wellbeing. If it’s one of those things you can’t do anything about, do your best to “let it go”. OMG, now I have read the rest of your post and don’t even know what to say??? I guess I could say, “when it rains it pours” or just give you the nickname that DH had as a young man. I’ll start calling you “Poor Devil”. I hope you know this is said with love and what I think you really need is a big ((((Hug)))). Now things have to get better.

Sharon, gosh that other Grandmother sounds like a wild one! What is with men? If DH doesn’t go to counseling does he think that will make things better? DUH! (((Hugs)))

Allison, would Tom consider writing down some of his issues, complaints, or concerns? It might be worth offering as a possibility. So proud of you going to the gym. As you know with most things in life, you just need to take it one day at a time and remember we are all with you.

Heather, you have a wonderful and smart way to approach a problem. I think the thing that many of us don’t do is ask for help. Like you say, there are so many avenues for it these days. Good for you on planning a dinner for tonight, cause we all know what happens when we don’t plan. Congrats on that email to your DS. The first step has been made. Go gurl!!!

Lisa, thanks for my morning giggle. Love your description of the night cook. I was wondering if business has changed (u or down) since you got there? Sometimes just hearing of a change in management will increase business in a place. Keep up the good work and keep us informed. Hey this may be the basis of another book?

Miriam, that is unreal that there are no storage units within 100 miles. I wish I had some extra cash and I would come up there and build some. A day of rest does sound in order. Glad you at least had the garden shed.

Carol, what a great picture of the grands. It’s wonderful that they liked the first day of school.

MNMargaret, what’s a Top Ten Weather day? We finally did get rain yesterday and a lot last night. MY DD in OR got some a couple of days ago but only enough to clear some of the smoke. Doesn’t it feel great to clean out and have space? I just don’t do it too often.

Sandi, there was definitely a learning curve for me when I started MFP. I had never counted calories or tracked my intake. The thing I found most helpful on here was planning. It will get easier, so hang in there.

Yannie, I think it is so sweet that you are sharing your bed with Gemma. Oh and that she is sharing her toys with you. LOL Glad you are making the most of your extended vacation.

Katla, I’m glad you haven’t forgotten the way to the doctor’s office. Is DH wanting to see if they will give him Adderall or have they prescribed it? I actually had a friend that got her doc to give it to her, just to help with weight loss.

Pip, love, love, love the pictures of Yogi!!! What a doll!!!!

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.

Thanks for the comments on my picture. I’m one that’s not crazy about having my picture taken but I do love seeing what you all look like so figured it was only fair. I care so much for you ladies and I celebrate your successes and weep for your struggles. You are such a strong group of women and I feel so fortunate to have found you. Thank you for being here. I want you each to have the best day possible.

Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
and
Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
I Love you,
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC

Katla - I do quite a bit of that prelude too! Less so now than i used to. But I know I always feel sooooo much better when I get a grip and get on the job. It took me a long time to realise that. Then it is always important to realise when to let go. Banging your head against a brick wall just gives you a headache. :laugh: DH is much more inclined to accept the status quo than I am, but I reckon there is no harm in asking. Sometimes just making that first call to find out what is available can open amazing doors.
We once emailed the CEO of a company to complain about our old, useless elliptical when we had been getting nowhere with the shop. Incredible stepchange in the response! The PA was on the phone! The old one was whipped away and a new one was brought and put together by experts in no time. They even cleaned our carpet because of a drop of oil. But then DH does write a very good complaining letter and we make sure we buy our stuff from a good company with a reputation to lose.
I have had a LOT of help from different kinds of therapists and health professionals over the years and recieved superb support during my breast cancer. I rang the Samaritans twice when I was really low and both times they were a very great help to me. We have some superb voluntary organisations who can hold your hand through all kinds of troubles and point you in the right direction.
I hope I will find the courage on Thursday to talk to my son. I think I will. Emailing him was an irrevocable step in the right direction.

Love Heather x

DJ our weatherman call a day a top ten if it is in the mid 70's, sunny, and little breeze i.e. wonderful day to be outside. Great day for a patio lunch.
MNMargaret

Joyce, what great advice! Thank you so much! I will try to talk to my son about these things you have suggested. The closest Alpha support group is about 200 miles away, so that's not really a possibility. I'm on one of the online groups and occasionally get some really good advice there too. I'm not sure my son is doing anything like that. At least he never mentions it.

I went walking with my friend this morning. We had missed a few days because she had a blister on her foot, so I was walkingon my own. It's so much more fun with a friend. She is bringing her two granddaughters to my studio this afternoon to play with clay. That should be lots of fun. But now I have less than two hours to get back there and clean up a little so there is room to play. I'm kind of a pig in the studio and often just leave stuff where it falls. But when company comes I do try to clean up a little.

Gotta go get busy. Have a great day!

Sylvia

Wanted to also mention a high priority for today: kitchen cleaning and disinfecting the stove top, microwave and countertops. Affirmation: 'I deserve to live in a clean, healthy and organized home.'