WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2015

Sylvia, so sad, so precious to be present at someone's passing. Life zooms by. Karen

Sylvia - I am sorry to hear about your friend. (((Hugs))) It sounded like he was surrounded by his loved ones.

Mary from Minnesota

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

Good Evening Ladies,

Penny, we don’t mean to use things that you wouldn’t know unless you live here. Please forgive us and just always ask. Lord knows I have to ask what things are often enough even when they are right here in the US. I see others have given you the DVM explanation. great pictures. Burrrrrr

Katla, what a bummer that you will go for TG and DD won’t be there. I got a touch confused. (something new, huh?) Who’s DH hasn’t called her? Yours or hers? I’m thinking you mean yours but when I first read it I took it the other way. Hope you have a good Thanksgiving where ever you end up.

Sylvia, love it! If it works for her, I need to make a trip.

MNMargaret, so glad you think you have found a good church. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Karen, great NSV on being “skinny”.

Vicki, have a wonderful, work free, stress free time off. Take some pictures to share.

Allison, sorry for DFIL’s day but as usual, you were there to get things right. Dorothy’s going away party sounds so nice and what a nice gift from her/her DD.

Sue, nice to see you. For weekend logging you might want to try logging at the beginning of the day if what you have been doing is at the end. I find it easier to know how many calories I have left when I do that, and how much I can eat.

Joyce, I was picturing ya’ll sitting on the bed while you played with the Wii. Now I understand. I’d probably jump on it too. Lol

Umauma, I’m guessing you are new to this forum? Welcome. It is a great place for support and information. Please tell us about yourself and we ask that you sign each post with the name you want to be called. A location is good also, general or specific.

Sylvia, so sorry to hear about your friend. What a wonderful way to clear your mind of the sadness by taking the girls shopping. You are the best!!

I hope all of you have a healthy and happy day.

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

Hello Ladies,

This is day number one for me, I am so ready to get my health together and lose this excess baggage. I am looking forward to being a part of this "Women Over 50 group" Marilyn in Washington

Did 1 hr yoga Cross Train DVD, The plan for tomorrow is to do one segment of this 15 minute yoga DVD I have, hold my plank, then take the extremepump class.

Before I leave for the class, I need to take the donations from the church to the soup kitchen. Wish they opened earlier.

Lenora - Cracker sounds like a wonderfully trained dog! I hate to say this, but I am going to wait for Jess to come here to see if she can show me how to put these podcasts on my iPod. I know she knows iTunes. Vince hates iTunes. I know I used to do it, but I think now they've made some sort of upgrade and I have no idea how to do it now

Irish Terri - wonderful spot with wonderful people, what more can you ask for?

DJ - it's not that I won't eat the stuff I make, I do have some. I just really really use portion control. That and give most of it away.

After exercising went to WalMart for a few things. Tomorrow after exercise we have senior bowling. We're going to have mahjongg tomorrow night at my house. This morning I had LOTS of help doing my yoga. Loki kept coming by and then Clyde came. Funsville.

Penny - I so enjoy your pictures. Thanks for posting them

Margaret - how great that you found a church! What is it about this church that attracts you to it?

Vicki - the Y probably does keep their pool cooler for lap swimmers. I'm surprised, tho, if that is the only reason. Swimming lessons bring in money for them, and if the water is too cold for the kids, people won't take their kids there for lessons. The Y I was at previously kept their water cool since they had a swim team. Well, some of the kid's lips would turn blue from the cold. They aren't swimming as vigorously as lap swimmers. I recently went back to that Y and they'd build an additional pool which they keep warmer. Admitted, it isn't olympic sized, but it's large enough for swim lessons and for people with arthritis and other bone/joint problems to use it

Mary from Minnesota - welcome home!!!

Alison - what a sweet thing to do, giving that scarf and knowing that she's wrapped around you.

Sue now in WA - good for you logging!

Lenora - our first cat was used to being outside so we let it be an inside/outside cat. Now I really regret it! He got killed by a car and I really cried hard when it happened.

Sylvia - I'm so sorry for your friend's family. I remember you telling us about him. That was so nice of you to be there

Am going to watch the last episode of Downton Abbey from last season. Tomorrow a.m. I'm picking up a flash drive from a friend of mine who has the first 4 episodes of the new season so I'll copy that and give it back tomorrow night.

barbie - I'm with you, posting from my computer is so much easier. That's one of the reasons I take my laptop with me when we go to Jess'. Welcome back!

Marilyn - welcome!

Michele in NC

Hello Ladies,
I'm only finished reading through Thursday...I have been away for three days in the White Mountains of NH and there were very intermittent signal there and none at our B&B. I went w my SIL Becky who has been my BF for thirty years. I did get on long enough to log in all my food. Even tho I went over each day I owned it. Idk if this happens BC I am away from the home pot or bc of lengthy car rides or both but I usually get very bound up on trips. I also used salt fairly liberally for three days soooo I am going to weigh in in the am but won't panic. I'll get a more accurate read in a few days I think. Anyway we had a blast! We went up the COG railroad that goes up MT. Washington..it's super steep and the summit is known for the recorded worst weather in the world. Part way up a storm fell and they made us turn around. It was eerie and thrilling at the same time. Then we had a short steep hike that I had to bail on bc of my COPD. I try not to be to discouraged when I can't make a go of a plan. Then we had massages at moon dance massage and it was really good. Today we hiked up a much lower incline to Diana's Baths..a series of waterfalls interspersed w granite pools formed by them. Will try and post pics later this week. Got to cross a few covered bridges too. I'm sorry I'm too tired to do justice to the trip. I missed you girls while I was away. Sylvia way to go with GD. Carol whew! Will try to catch up more tomorrow.
Gnite all
Mindy from Boston

Lisa - I think we all find the saga of the "Impossible Restaurant" mesmerizing. I think you are well out of there though.

Mia- Great NSV having someone notice all your hard work. You make a great Minnie Mouse.

Terri - It took our son years to get to this point in his career. He did suffer some cross addictions that set him back badly. He was persistent in working towards the goal he had from the time he was 9 or 10. A terrible internship, many courses in all kinds of art disciplines, much moving around and learning to take criticism and learn from it. He is successful but he will be 40 next year so tell your daughter to have hope, hold her head high and follow her dream.

Carol - Sounds like your niece is acting like a brat. Your Mom's vehicle = it's her decision.

Betty - the fall colours are spectacular.

Mary - Thanks for holding up that big rock, Wonder Woman!
Which badlands were you at? You will have to come to Alberta and see ours at Drumheller. The hoodoos are amazing.

Irish Terri - Glad your Spanish holiday is turning out well.

Grits - I get myself into some pretty *kitten* - a- maimy positions and the getting up part is neither easy nor elegant.

Karen - Nice NSV but only you will know what is right for you.

Sylvia - I am so sorry to hear of your friend's passing. These things are never easy.

Went off to Calgary with DD for an overnight trip after she was done her face painting gig. She wanted to go without kids or dog. Mission accomplished. We went to my niece's and her boyfriend's. Visited for a while then out for supper at a Greek restaurant, the Broken Plate. Good service, excellent food and stimulating conversation. Back to my niece's where we had sporadic conversation as we vegged in front of the TV. Met their new dog, Miss Luna. She is a rescue dog , a cute little Yorkie mix. Actually, she is so scruffy that she is cute.
This AM we met up with DS for breakfast before he went off tattooing, The restaurant was cute, the waitress was a hoot, and the food was fantastic. I had a blueberry, basil and goat cheese stuffed french toast. Sounds like a strange combination but mmmm.......delicious! We had a good visit and I wished him an early happy birthday.
Off to the hobby shop to find DD some face painting supplies. She usually orders off the net but so nice to actually see the product.
DSIL wanted to go to Cabela's grand opening. We went to nearby mall and were very disappointed. Over half the stores were empty.
Stopped at DD's friend to see her condo. It is a fixer upper. Also met Milo, the Great Dane, who showered us with great amounts of slobber and Benny, the mastiff/lab mix. Benny has some major behaviour problems. She is going to have her hands full for the next few months. They both took a great liking to me.
Tomorrow I am hoping to make the Veggie Broth and get back to the Total Ten.
This was a lovely weekend and so glad I did it.
-Sharon in sunny Lethbridge.

well, everyone at the nursing home is fighting a cold, and think DFIL has one also.. so guess who catches it?
just a stuffy head, but feeling totally exsausted,
dont have to work until 12:30 so think I will lay low, and sleep a little longer.. then maybe stop down at the other nursing home and speak with them.

Cracker usually stays in her bed a lot; sleeps a lot, especially if she has been playing hard. We're trying to keep he from jumping and running since her spaying scar/stitches have not been taken out yet; she was wound up yesterday when all the kids, their parents, and dogs came down. Everybody other than DDnL had seen Cracker already. Had to laugh that she is able to run off each of them. The lab is more likely to stand her ground and show her teeth; but, Cracker ignores this and then comes back to either Louis or me. Yesterday evening our cat sort off stayed at the door and when we came out, he did not run like he had been. I think he is getting use to the idea that Cracker is not going anywhere and he's got to become friends with her. Cracker, being a puppy chases anything that will move; but, she is calming down a little around the cat.

morning peeps - welcome to the new peeps, sorry to hear about the loss of friendly peeps, my heart goes out to you.

pip in Tacoma WA

Margaret: Congratulations on finding a new church to sing in. I hope it turns out to feel like the right place for you.

Alison: You seem to have a magic touch with DFIL. He is lucky you are in his life, and so is the nursing home. :flowerforyou:

Sue in WA: Congrats on getting your food logged this weekend. I do all my logging on my phone, which helps me stay on top of things. I pretty much always have it with me. Your new riding trails sound like they are going to be heavenly. :bigsmile:

Becca: I love the birthday suit cartoon. The comedy night sounds wonderful. What a nice treat that the performer was an old friend.

umauma: You're not alone anymore. Stop by often for moral support, laughter, and good advice. :flowerforyou:

Sylvia: I'm sorry about the loss of your friend.

Janet: My DH hasn't called our daughter & I've complained to him about it. He is trying to figure out just what to say. :ohwell:

Marilyn in WA: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. Stop by often. :flowerforyou:



We have a busy week ahead. DSIL is coming for a visit and we're having some windows replaced on the exact days she will be here. Since DSIL travels in an RV we may all be hanging out there to stay warm and out of the way. They're replacing 10 foot wall sized windows upstairs and 12 foot wall sized windows downstairs, plus a small window in the garage and double doors from the dining room to the deck. The weather forecast is for a slight chance of showers both days. They'll do the upstairs windows one day and the downstairs windows the next. It should be interesting. :laugh:

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

October 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.

Good morning ladies! Being home feels great. Although I slept in this morning. I must've been really tired from all the driving. Today I am going to get back to my weightlifting. I did kettle bell swings's while I was gone every day. I think that really helped keep me in decent shape. It is really good to be home.

Joyce-we were in South Dakota. It would be nice to go up to Alberta and see your Badlands. It's amazing what land formations are out there.

Barbie- I will let you know how it goes on this five-day fast. Supposedly it might get a little crabby LOL

Lisa - thanks for sharing the pictures of the colors the monarchs are beautiful!

Kayla - you have quite the project to deal with. Enjoy your company.

Have a great day everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

barbiecat - Cracker really is the perfect addition to our family. Such a well-behaved puppy, too. Already house-trained (the only accidents she had was the first day at home). Her name fits her better than "Missy" which was the name the Animal Shelter had given her. They always 'name' the animals brought in. Her names chosen because of her coloring. She's predominantly white, with a light peanut butter stripe down her backside, I don't know if she will have short hair mostly with maybe only a few that are long; right now she has a 'few' long hairs; but mostly on her tail and some around her face. I doubt that she was clipped at the shelter without them telling me. She's just young. Had a ball playing with DOS's lab and Boston Bull Terrier; but, got so excited that she was a little wound up last night. She is just a ball of entertainment for sure.

Happy Monday ! ! !

Barbie – so lucky of you; a fireplace. I am envious !

Sweets1959 - Good luck with water aerobics, and finding something new that you enjoy. I’m so proud of you for your efforts. Keep it going !

Sylvia – I’m envious of your hand-holding. My DH will hold my hand if I grab his, but would never attempt it on his own. Oh, how romantic !

Becca – Hugs for your tough weekend.

I’m not even ½ way through to page 34, and I’m leaving for lunch soon, so I’ll get this posted and try to catch up a little more this afternoon.

Hugs for Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee