WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2015

We had problems with fleas and used the flea medicine that you put on their skin. Also we bombed the apartment. We were fine upstairs but when we moved downstairs they had flea problems and I even got bit by them. We did that for quite a while but it finally worked and no more problems, thank goodness. Of course I see the date of your note and you probably have it taken care of already.

Betty great doormat!

Pat my Christmas cactus blooms at odd times too because I take it outside in the summer.

With DH they have to figure in his clotting problem into his treatment, so DH is waiting on some tests.

Margaret

terri_momm - My DH also says, "You can't fix stupid." and he tells me 'not to worry about it. RITFLMAO!

patceho - beautiful Cactus; enjoy it no matter when it blooms. I've been told you can force them to bloom by letting them dry out completely and ignoring them. I've heard people putting them in the dark, heard them letting them get cold. I don't know. I've only had one of mine bloom which for a while I kept inside. They all got a little scorched sitting on the covered deck; so I moved them so they would not get any sun and they have 'greened up' and putting out new leaves (not buds).

Miriamwithcats - my husband is a professional painter and he would not paint a house that he had not pressure-washed down first. He scraps the old peeling paint and using bonding material to feather out the edges and usually uses a primer - especially if he is changing paint. Latex cannot be painted over oil unless a primer has been used; you can paint oil over latex, just not the other way around. He usually takes a rag and uses something that tests for whether it is oil or latex based. He has clients who call him every year or every 3 or 4 with ... 'please come pressure wash the house and drive and tell us if you think it needs a new coat of paint'. He's been doing this for nearly 35 years (first part-time on his own for the first few years, and now with a crew of 3). Maybe DOS will take the reins and take over the business; but, when DH stops painting his brother will go, too (both in their 70's (74 and 72 respectively). Then DOS won't keep the black guy either because he is older, too. Hard worker when the boss is there; but, can't read so he has to have supervision.

fancy - it is my DDnL#1 not my DD (don't have a girl, although I do consider my DDsnL as my DD (until this one next door) goes 'crazy-@$$ mean to me'. One day, she is going to find herself picking up her teeth off the floor by surprise. Most people don't deal with her very well. She tried to pick a fight with my DYS because DDnL#2 did not timely respond to a text (several in a roll) and then when she did she was obviously 'miffed' and make the HUGE mistake of sending her 'feelings' to DYS who call DOS to find out what 'the hell was going on with her' and also to forward him the texts. Says they don't get good reception out where they live during hunting season; and then when DDnL#2 finally saw them, she wrote a response but did not send it until DYS got home and read it. He told her to go ahead and send it. She had said she had only be 'in the family for 6 months and that was WAY too soon to be caught up in family feuds' and to 'never send her that type of text to her or to Will'. DDnL#1 apparently told her she was 'having a bad day' or something ... I doubt that she actually apologized to her. She does not apologize even when she knows she is in the wrong.

It's 'cold' down here in SW GA (USA) and dreary and misty, too. Supposedly, it was to clear up today; but, that never happened. Need to get my plants inside because they are expecting a 'freeze' before the weekend ends. UGH. This time I put them up, they won't come out again until Spring (after the Pecan trees start to put out green shoots). Pecan Trees are what we judge when they will no longer be a 'freeze' here. Zone 8.

GRITS a/k/a Lenora

Betty - I understand. I tried to raise a strong, resiliant daughter, but she continues to allow her life to revolve around love, not reality. She used to call and beg me to move her and BF to my area, but when I said I would get her settled in first, then go back to get him, she said "never mind, if he can't come right away I'm not coming either". Like it's no big deal to suppport 2 unemployed adults for however long it takes for one or both of them to get jobs. And whether it is me or her Grandpa that sends her anything, I have to specifically remind her to say (or e-mail or text) thank you, like she never had to do it her entire life, or like it was our responsibility to supply her with whatever was sent. I KNOW I didn't raise her that way, so I just keep trying, and secretly remind her to thank her Grandpa, so he thinks she is not ungrateful. Just because she gets away with all the bad stuff from her dad. Yuck ! ! ! All we can do is our best, and be confident in our attempts and abilities.

My work day is almost finished, and my supervisor is not hovering anymore trying to prompt me to clean or organize things (it's just better if she says what she means instead of hinting around the subject. I don't have the clean gene).

I hope everyone is able to find some joy today, and accepts a few more Hugs ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

I do get 'professional help' with my computer. This group of guys are just wonderful. Tell them what you 'think' might be wrong; they will find it, fix it, and make sure any viruses or other things get taken off, clean it up and removed those 'hanger onners' ... those apps that get attached when you open on different websites. Running smoothly now (both laptop and desktop) and I did not have to do anything. They have my back-up program as well my security program and their support. Tech 2 Us ... great bunch of technicians.

Well, ladies, it's been a few days since I checked in. Been thinking of you all.

I'll probably just skim right now because there are over 200 posts to go over

Let's see, we drove to VA on Sat., met Colby's mom and one of his sisters. Came home Sun, didn't get home until 10:30. Logged in, but not posted.

Sun. I was able to use the hotel next door's gym. My plan was to do incline intervals. As they say "if you want to make God laugh, make a plan". Well, the incline feature on their treadmill didn't work so I just walked on the treadmill for an hour but at 4.3mph.

Monday I did about 15 minutes of yoga, held my plank for 2 min 45 sec and then took the extremepump class. Today I did incline intervals on the treadmill. We have a Newcomer general meeting tomorrow. The speaker is this guy, Randall Jones, who does a great job of speaking, he's going to be presenting about Daniel Boone. The plan is to do a Biggest Loser Calorie Knockout DVD.

Monday went to senior bowling, then made copies of a notice that I put in all the neighbor's mailboxes inviting them to watch Downton Abbey. To be honest, I really don't expect anyone to take me up on it, but at least I offered. Then home to make dinner and then ceramics and then mahjongg. I'm almost finished with 2 coats of paint on the front, then I'll do 3 on the back, then the third coat on the front.

Jessica "volunteered" me to make three tiers of a wedding cake for her friend and she would decorate it. As long as it's not decorating, because I don't think I could do it justice. Right now I'm making a key lime (that's going to be one of the layers). The bride needs things gluten free so I'm trying my hand at making one layer gluten free. I'll give her samples and see what she thinks. The bottom layer I'm thinking will be the angelfood pineapple. I'm going to give that a try. She wants the top layer to be chocolate.

Mary - never thought of pushing the crust down on the apples. Thanks for the tip.

Made some fudge for Vince, tried a new recipe. He liked it, I'm not all that thrilled with it so that's OK. Also made these chocolate cookies for Vince (or if anyone comes over to watch Downton Abbey, Nancie is supposed to come Sun so I'll have something for her at least). You know how I've always had this "desire" to taste the sugar/butter mixture? Well, today I wasn't all that thrilled to do it. I couldn't help myself, but I almost didn't want to

Miriam - your needlework just took my breath away

The guy Denise has been living with asked her to marry him. I don;t understand it totally (well, in a way I do) but he even said that many times she's told him that she wanted my rings, I mentioned it to him, he said that he wanted to get her something that shows how much he loves her. Doing something she wanted and forgoing his desires would be a good example of his love. Well, Denise just called and said that she is hurt that she doesn't have my rings. Evidentally she told his mother this and his mother (get this) said that she can take the diamonds out of my rings and make them into a necklace. I almost died. Denise just told her "no way". But Vince said that from his meeting her, she's more into "things", not so much feelings/sentiments. I know Denise didn't like to hear it, but I said to her "well, you can't wear two engagement and wedding rings". She said "I do have another hand" so I just said "denise, these are to be worn on the left hand, it would look silly for you to have two rings". I really wish Pete had taken her wishes into consideration. I have a feeling that his mother pushed him to buy her a ring (which to me and Jess and her friend is gaudy), that's the way she is. Pete said that she's looking for a home for them. You know it'll be near her. Denise just told us that she's going to put a "substantial" downpayment on a house for them. Well, let her.

Pip - so glad you friend is going to help you with the kids. So glad to hear hot kirby is progressing so well.

Rori - how big is your heart????? What a wonderful gesture you made to pip

becca - how sweet of you to follow thru and call janetr!

Carol - welcome home. sorry the trip wasn't what you expected. Congrats on the loss

Kim - FANTASTIC!!!!

Michele in NC

Michele - welcome home! I told my daughter that she could wear my rings on her right hand. That way she has them. You can give them to her as something old.

Barbie - you can always do bodyweight exercises. You don't want to do anything that would increase your pain at this point. Especially if it might be a pinched nerve. We need to get you back in a healthy condition!



Mary from Minnesota

patceoh wrote: »

My "Christmas"cactus was setting buds in Sept.....kind of confused.Have a couple pics to share.Also have a small yellow cactus about ready to bloom.

My cactus is blooming also which is a miracle because I can never get them to re-bloom!



Cheri NE Ohio

Barbie: So hoping that you find the root cause of the leg pain. I sympathize with you having to take it easy when the rest of your body says 'let's get movin'.

It's 7:03 and I'm headed to bed. My joints hurt tonight despite having had a therapeutic massage just yesterday. Maybe extra rest will help.

Take care, friends. Stay well.

Rori
Colorado Foothills where it's supposed to SNOW 4-8 inches tonight and tomorrow.