WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2105

Yesterday when I was walking with my TOPS ladies we were approached by two ladies going the opposite way. The lady in white had a small dog on a leash, and the lady in black had a small dog on a leash and a large black dog that was approaching us. Since one of the ladies I was walking with has a small dog, I spanned my arms and legs like a wall, and said simply, "You need to have your large dog on a leash". The dog was approaching us with ears back. She called him and he walked back to her. I said, "the law is that you need to have your dog on a leash". She replied, " I have been walking this dog without a leash for 7 yrs, mind your own business b*tch". I said, "I don't care how long you have been doing it, it still is the law!" She yelled "Mind your own business you fat b*tch". I said, "we'll just see about that, I am turning you in!" She kept yelling as we kept going. I asked to borrow one of the ladies phone and called the police. I met the officer at the beginning of the trail and pointed to where they went. I know that most people know their dogs better than I do. I do know the law is the law. It's hard to anticapate what I dog will do in certain situations, and having a leash can control some of the outcomes that might happen. Was I wrong in turning her in? The ladies were amazed I took a stand like that, and were grateful, though they said they were almost ready to whip that ladies behind. My friends dog, sweet little Bella, walked next to me the rest of the way on the trail. Like she knew that I would protect her. Awww right? My friend just let out the leash abit and she walked right next to me. Too cute.

Becca
fighter for all evilness on the walking trails of coastal Oregon.....

Good for you for Becca, for daring to take a stand. An encounter like that would leave me weak-kneed, first of all because it's so horrendous being in a conflict situation and having to take verbal abuse from an aggressive stranger, and second because I'm deathly afraid of dogs. (I was once bitten by a dog in what was then Southern Rhodesia, in a district where they had just had an outbreak of rabies.)

Anyone who simply ignores laws that have been established in a democracy needs a good talking to.

BARBIE – Thank you thank you thank you, you must have done as I requested and stood outside and blew the storm south, we had a morning of drizzle – it was delightful!

Alison - I am so glad he is not yelling… tom strikes me as a bit of a bully and you stood up to him, that may have surprised him. Great idea to take a break at the cabin, and definitely get a lawyer – so glad you are standing strong!!!

Heather – do not down play your gifts, you are amazing – we each are in different ways—but those of us without your gifts value the contribution.

Tuilplor – Ok you gained 6 back but you are still down 8lbs, so just start from here, and forward you go!

Sylvia - I go basic on things like a scale, I want it to do the one thing very well and very consistently, I tend to figure the more bells and whistles the more bells and whistles to break.

Joan – good to hear from you

Janet – this sounds counter intuitive but when I am retaining water what helps me is upping the amount of water I drink… Don’t know why, don’t really care why, just know it is doable and works – for me.

Katla - If I remember right Charlie has back problems, heart problems and Parkinson’s

Joyce – OMG what a nightmare – stay strong, remember to take care of you! Sending you virtual hugs.

Becca – great job on giving blood and even better job on reporting the dog and the dog lady! I walk Levi on a leash ONLY, Levi loves all people but is very aggressive to other dogs, and usually only nips but has bitten another dog, and one loose is impossible to control - I keep Levi on a short leash (and harness) and get to the far side of trails, cross streets, what ever I can do to keep him away from other dogs, but dog owners like that one are a nightmare, they will tell me but my dog is friendly – so who cares! My dog is not! I have finally started saying my dog has a contagious fatal disease and they should keep their dog away – that seems to work! Of course the contagious fatal disease is life, as we will all pass at some time…

Margaret – Glad you were a witness…


August Goals:
Walk everyday –try to hit 180 miles, august 25 145 miles so far
1 plank every day and log here – goal more then 19
Log everyday –
Eat mindfully-
Weekly fun things –
W1 – Visiting with niece Emily - a trip to SF
W2 – BFF came for 2 days and a dinner party
W3 – went to a banjo band concert – a first for me
W4 – Dinner out with friends, hiked with my hiking group
Kim from N. California

evening dear ladies~
thank you all for your support and love it truly means alot...
Tom alright this afternoon ,he just wants to get this kitchen done and over with then we will figure out where we stand.. he said he is letting it go for a few weeks.. In the meantime I will see if I can get a consultation with a lawyer.. hopefully a free one.. and keep that on the back burner.. keep my irons in the fire so to speak..
but I would really like to work this out .. If it is God's will it shall

Ok, big but not so good news today. I sure wish the infectious disease guy had relayed this and me not having to spend on guy on call for my doctor. They now think his high temp, rapid onset of neuro symptom is, get a big gulp of air here. Meningitis, bacterial. As family doc explained, his ulcerative colitis is an auto immune disease and then the Remicade infusions bring the immune system down. So that is the thing they are going with now. I have MS, an autoimmune disorder which put the immune system all in disorder then take my Avonexs which can make me even more prone to infections, I haven't been wearing any protection. So yep, I am now exposed. My sister and daughter were here, they. Oth have auto immune disorders. . I am glad ow that I stopped taking my Avonex last year. He is talking a little bit, remembered what I told him the family doc said. But we will be here at least a week and then the therapy after that.

Joyce, Indiana

Sending prayers and hugs to Joyce and Allison (and anyone else in need)! Stay strong!

Cheri NE Ohio

hope you feel better barbicat

Joyce .... Add me to the group of ladies praying for you and Charlie.

Alison ... I agree with the advice of others ... Protect yourself ... Do they have neighborhood legal services there? Free in most cases I think.

Linda ... I liked the roots and wings saying.

Pip ... Congrats on meeting your charity goal!

Carol ... Is there not one person at either of your churches who could offer you cleaning services for the day? Hoping you continue to heal both physically and emotionally.

Margaret ... Praying for you and your son. You seem to have such a wise perspective.

Becca ... You are a tough cookie! Several tough cookies here actually!

Sylvia ... Hope your stomach is feeling better

Well, we've been to Nashville and back. With multiple pit stops, it's a 13 hour drive from Buffalo. The college visits went well ... Son is determined to go to one of the two schools we toured. Both schools will require auditions ... On separate dates ... So that's at least two more trips south in the next couple of months. Sigh. Son is going to have to get his act together to make this work ... Remember he was tutored at home last year by the school district due to debilitating migraines .

Do you all believe in providence? My son is learning to drive ... Taking test next week ... And like a lot of young people, he races to a stop ... Puts the brakes on hard. Anyways he and I had lots of errands on Thursday and he drove multiple places. We came home for lunch and then went to go out again. He put our very old truck in reverse only to find it had no brakes! Brakes line had drained out on the driveway. I am so thankful it was in the driveway and not while he was driving!

August has been a bust with my weight loss ... I'm ashamed really as to how far I've fallen! September is often a "new year" to me, so looking to get off my pity party and get back with it.

Congratulations to all of you with successes! And prayers to those of you in need.

Beth in WNY

Joyce - (((hugs))) we will be praying for you and Charlie and the wisdom of the Drs.

Mary from Minnesota