WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2016

Nite peeps

Joyce; yep that's the one. Probably costs a lot more (now) than I would pay for it. But it is nice! Our dishwasher is beginning to show its age. But, probably won't get replaced until it 'dies'. I've tried; but, it just won't give up. I don't want to have to hand wash dishes if I can keep from it.

Trying to 'talk myself down' from giving into a 'manic moment'. Some times I just sit on the fence and watch. Reaction/interaction to antibiotic messes with bipolar meds. Freaky! Starts out slowly, and, then within a week I am ''having a reaction showing signs of having an allergic reaction'. I will start itching ... but, not scratching skin thankfully. Just enough to want to.

Don't want to give it up to the 'mania' ... just have to remember what my stressor are and avoid them as much as possible. So, sorry for the 'novels' ... maybe they'll get shorter with time.

Lenora

Checking in before bed. I have to teach all day tomorrow, and just now finished my PowerPoint. It's a class that teaches adults how to teach other adults in lay servant ministry. The plans were made. I just needed to get it all in PowerPoint, download some YouTube videos for us to sing along, etc. if is done, thank goodness. I really shouldn't procrastinate, but other things needed doing first, you know? Like chopping ten lbs of onions and exercise class!

Janet, my brother-in-law was also the recipient of a liver transplant. It gave him two more years with his family. And there's a precious little girl in my town with a heart transplant that is thriving. My daughter went to prom with this little girl's father. Every time I see her story on Facebook or in the local paper, I can't help but think how she could have been my granddaughter. I do not believe that God causes tragedy to happen to people, but I do believe that this is one way he uses tragedy for good.

Pip, the fence looks fantastic.

Becca, the new TOPS pledge is much more inspiring. I'm glad they changed it.

Time for my beauty sleep. My schedule is jam packed for the next 8 days. I will try my best to check in.

Wow- so many posts in the last few days.

Janet My heart is breaking for you and your family. However, your grandnephew will live on in the lives of those he saves and that gives such hope.
Organ donation is such an act of love. It is the greatest form of charity. It is done anonymously - neither the giver nor beneficiary every knows the other. The greatest gifts are those that create a relationship of equals between the donor and the recipient - just as the donor benefits the recipient, so does the recipient, through accepting the donation and living be a benefit to the donor. It is a true donation in that the donation cannot be sold or bought. You have such a special family to think of others during this time of tragedy. We are all blessed to know them through you.

KJL- cleaning makes me feel less stressed, also.

Irish Terri- great drawers. Many years ago, I read the book Simplify Your Life by, Elaine St. James. I think that it was the first to describe what is now being referred to as minimalism. I don't think she ever got the credit she deserved. In any case, the book is wonderful. I think that you would really enjoy it. I recommend it to everyone - not just people interested in organizing.

Heather -Spain should be delightful in October. I have fond memories of it. The Alhambra is a magical place. Take some time and stroll through family neighborhoods in Grenada. Some of them are located around a square and in the evening, there are lots of tables on the pavement in front of the restaurants. Families have dinner outside and one can hop from place to place sampling then join in the paseo after dinner.

Penny Congratulations on the weight loss. Yippee.
I know exactly what you mean about people not getting back to you. I am so tired of the "hurry up and wait" aspect of consulting and grants and contracts. The funders give you about 10 days to pull together a team, budget and scope of work to write a response to a request for proposal and then you have to wait to hear for months and months.

Lisa I would be interested in knowing more about the company you write for. It sounds like something up my alley while waiting for projects to start.

Allison I agree that you have soooo much to do. Remember to take care of yourself. Thank you for the reminder about living wills/advanced directives.

Katla Have you considered either an Abetta or Wintec synthetic saddle? They both manufacture very lightweight alternatives to the usual western behemoths. This is the time of year to hit Craigslist for used equestrian gear - cheap, cheap, cheap and plentiful before show season. As far as my experience level, I had a great horse, not that I was a great rider.

Good night all.
CJ

Stronglifts Rest Day

Goblet squats- 3x7x30
Russian Kettlebell swings- 22x9x30

I'm going to deload on this the next time because I'm experiencing dull pain in left hip joint and I don't want to irritate anything.





Mary from Minnesota

Lenora - I have one of those dishwashers in my apartment on the mainland. If I get a chance I'll take a picture and post it. The tray works well. It keeps the silverware separated so everything gets clean and there aren't as many water spots. I don't remember what it cost, but considering that we had just taken a substantial loan to buy the apartment and I would have been in "compulsive miser" mode, it probably wasn't a whole lot more expensive than the other dishwashers.

Betty - Great that there's an article about Svalbard in Travel & Leisure. We'll take all the tourists we can get! But the media presence is nothing unusual here. When essentially everything in town can call itself "the world's northernmost (insert word here)" it attracts journalists. And adventure-seekers. And politicians. And top-of-the-charts musicians (at least the Norwegian ones). The Polar Jazz Festival benefits hugely from that. I don't think many towns of 2200 souls would be able to book some of the talent we're enjoying this week.

I'm not going to log my food today. Conscious choice. We've got visitors from Chile and will be taking them around while it's light (Hey! It's light out!) then doing lunch somewhere. This evening my husband and I are invited to a pre-concert mingle party where there will be lots of champagne and hors d'oeuvres. That will be dinner. And I'm hoping some of tonight's music will be dance-worthy. The last band last night was great for dancing. I had an imaginary contest with the drummer to see who would tire first. He won by a small margin, but he was about 35 years younger than me.

Enjoy your Saturday!
/Penny at the

CJ - Yes, I am sooooooo excited! I do find it difficult to get used to "Spanish Time" when I first arrive. Their meal times are crazy! But it isn't long before I slot in. I love Spanish food and find it suits me better than Italian, which can be a bit carb heavy. Sometimes it can be difficult getting enough veggies in restaurants - you are often stuck with salad or green peppers, which I love, but would like more variety.

DJ - I am really excited for you! Today's the day! :drinker: Hope you can post a bit on board. My cruise ship in June has free wifi in the library. Photos please!

Penny - your projected evening sounds fabulous. Wish I could bop along with you. Hors d'oeuvres is always the best part of a meal!

Got to mash some boiled eggs for a sandwich.

Love Heather UK

Good morning ladies. Those of you who are going through difficult times my thought and prayers will be with you today. Sending love and hugs your way.

Anne from Wisconsin

CJ – LOL! The name "Alhambra" brings back a ‘memory’ from my childhood. The “Alhambra” was the name (maybe still is) of a restaurant in Jax., FL. It is/was a restaurant that also was a live theater and you’d pay for the meal and watch a play at the end of the evening. The buffet was one that you walked down to get to; snaking your way from the top to the lower floor where the food was set out (buffet style). We were walking down the steps along the tables and we had to wait for others to get served. My Daddy, who had already had enough to drink, had not brought his drink with him to the lineup. We were standing by a table and he leaned over and drank the mixed drinks that were sitting on the table. We (sister and I] were mortified about him doing this. Mother at him, too. I’m pretty sure that others saw him doing this. What a surprise it had to be for the patrons to get back to they're tables and find they had to reorder their drinks. I think I was, maybe 14yo at the time.

Penny at the North Pole. I want a dishwasher like this … because the silverware holder on ours is on the door; and when I put the silverware in it, they always seem to ‘spoon’ one another. I generally find that I need to rinse them before putting them in there. It just looks like this one would be so that the silverware in it separate from the dishes and other things that probably prevent it from washing all the silverware. I already put the utensils in the upped rack.

Lenora

Good morning everyone.

Janetr - huge hugs to you and your sisters family.

DJ - have a great trip

Rori - I hope all your annual tests come back good. I have started all my annual tests too.

Becca - and all the other TOPS people - yes I like the new TOPS/KOPS pledges too.

Barbiecat - you are so organized, thank you for the inspiration. I have actually started on my taxes too. I have many sets to do as I do for several other people and organizations. Most of them must meet the deadline of April 30th but our Corp taxes are not due until Sept.....remember I really procrastinated on this last year? Well my accountant was in shock when I called asking questions.

Off and running again today. Curled two games last night (yup my arms are going to fall off from all that sweeping) and we curl two back to back games again today. We must be crazy - good thing we have a youngin' (she is 30) on our team and really really physically fit.....

Later everyone
Have a great weekend....sorry can't weighin on the superbowl. I haven't been following this year.

Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan

Happy Saturday ! ! !

Donna in WV – Nice job on all the exercise yesterday. A walk outside then a few minutes of video? You are rocking this ! ! !

Janet OKC – You are all still in my prayers. Donating organs so someone else can live is a beautiful sign of love and respect, and incredibly hard for the family. I hope you are all able to hold tight to each other during this lovely and difficult time. More Prayers ! ! !

Irish Terri – Nice job on the organization. I wish I had the gene, yet I passed on the packrat gene to both of my kids.

Barbie – Congrats on the “keep my mouth shut” concept. That is especially difficult. Good job on your lifting ! ! !

DJ – soak up some sun for all of us, and pleasant travels ! ! !

Lenora – That’s a funny story about your Dad drinking someone else’s drinks. Thanks for the laugh ! ! ! Have you ever watch "Impractical Jokers"? Things like that happen in my life, so DS and DH love watching that show. Your Dad could have been on that show, as they pull practical jokes like that on unsuspecting people. I'm still laughing ! ! !

Lisa DC – 32 years ? That is amazingly wonderful ! ! !

Today I work 8-noon, then rush off to watch the end of DS H.S. bowling. DD should arrive at around that same time. I sure miss her. I still have my headcold, so I’m mostly eating fruit, yogurt, and soup. I felt so bad last night that I didn’t even go to the concert, I went home and was in bed by 7:00pm.

Now I'm waiting for a response from my Dad (the mechanic/service manager). DD called to say her car is leaking transmission fluid and air from a tire. I hope the advice getting her here was not incorrect. And I hope I don't have to drive all the way to Minnesota and back twice yet this weekend, but I will if that's what it takes to get her to her auditions ! ! !

Hugs for Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

I want to introduce myself. I'm 52 and have exercised sporadically for awhile. Since the first of the year, I've been concentrating on improving my diet by increasing my veggies and protein. I'm also working on exercising regularly. So far, so good!

My husband walked out unexpectedly about a year and a half ago. Thanks to the physical shock, I lost about 25 pounds, seemingly overnight. As I've put my life back together, the weight has creeped back on. My February goal is to lose five pounds. I'm trying to be reasonable and gentle on myself.

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