WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2016

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Allie wrote: have laundry in the dryer and meatloaf in the oven..

That's what you wrote, Allie, but I'm so stressed out at the moment that I read you had laundry in the oven and meatloaf in the dryer. I know you wouldn't do that! Sorry to hear Tom is being such a pain again.

Carol, I've searched for PB2 in health food stores all over Scandinavia with no luck. I'll either have to wait until I get back to the US or get my act together and use Amazon. Glad to hear you liked it!

I was logging in for something else entirely when I saw this http://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/9-of-the-most-isolated-towns-on-earth/ar-BBpo2I0?ocid=spartanntp#page=1 My town is on page 4. The picture made me sad, though. The eleven houses at the top right (one row of seven and one row of four) are all gone now, after the avalanche.

Sylvia, you're in my heart!

I would love to join your group. Do you post weight loss on a chart?

Did 45 minutes of a complete strength training DVD. I was surprised at how good it was. No idea what the plan for tomorrow will be since we'll be in FL (yeaaaaa!).

I swear (jk) we're going to have one fit and trim cat. Loki so many times comes down and "helps" me exercise. When I do a plank he seems to think that I'm a pretty cool bridge (sigh).

Gloria and everyone else who is raising granchildren...I tip my hat to you

Carol/Peach - how I wish I liked peanut butter, even a little bit!

Pole Penny - the only problem I find with using Amazon is that you have to get such large quantities. Like I really want to get these Special K in a bowl cereal. They're just nice to have when we go away. Good protion control and I don't have worry about them getting soggy. But the problem is that I'll have to get 96! I did have these Special K in a box cereal, but now that I'm just about finished, I can tell that they're getting somewhat stale. What am I going to do with 96???? Well, to be honest, I'll probably donate about 1/2 of them to the soup kitchen.

Fiftyshades.... - welcome to the group. We usually don't post a chart, some people do keep a ticker at the end of their posts, tho. If that works for you, I say go for it!

Karen - I hear you not being able to get the $500 orthotics. I was shocked when the MD office called a while ago and told me my orthotics would be over $300. We never even discussed orthotics!!!! That's when I bought some at WalMart for $8 to just put in my slippers which don't have any support.

Gonna shut down the servers now. Post later.

Michele in NC

Heather ~ Your grands are soooooo cute!

Good morning everyone. It's another beautiful day here in Kansas. I cannot believe this is February! We hit 74 yesterday and promised 72 today. The kids are in shorts!!!

I slept a little last night. I thought I did well, but the fitbit said I slept 3 hours total and restless or awake the rest of the time. But I don't remember it at all. The kids were in a good mood this morning and said their dad was happy last night. Hubby and I are going to drive my son and the kids to Fort Scott for the hand-off to the exwife for the weekend. We plan to have a long talk with him on the way home.

One thing that you should understand is that our state has basically no grandparent's rights on the books. So, so far we are operating at the mercy of my son when it comes to access to the kids. He would be within his legal rights to keep them from us altogether. If child services take the kids from his home they may not choose our home to put them in. They could be split up and put in separate foster homes. We have been to several lawyers in the past under similar circumstances, and that is what we've been told. The best we could do is to petition the court for visitation, and it's unlikely that the judge would rule in our favor over the objections of the natural parent. So, somehow we have to convince him that it's better for the kids to stay with us. That's a hard sell because he's very selfish and pig headed. So we continue to walk a tightrope. It would be worse for the kids if we got tossed out of the picture all together. I'll be anxious to see what happens with child services, if they will do anything at all. I sort of hope just the threat of action will spur him to make changes. Fingers crossed.

Today I have to finish some drafting, then I'm going to throw a plate on the wheel. A big plate! Or maybe a shallow bowl/serving dish. And then clean up a little in the studio. That'll make me feel better. It'll be a good day to do outside cleaning that I don't get to do when it's cold. Like drag my wheel parts outside and hose them down, and wash out buckets. Fun stuff!

Have a great day everybody!!!

Sylvia

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

Good Morning Ladies,

Vicki, NE, sorry about your mom and sending healing thoughts. Congrats on the smaller swim suit. That is such a great NSV!!!!

Beth, absolutely beautiful picture.

Terri, you know better than to eat something (like chocolate) that you find when decluttering!!! Shame on you. I hope it was yummy!! Lol I could by pass the chocolate but not a cinnamon roll. We all have our weaknesses.

Joyce, I hope you can clear up that drainage soon. I also hope she was mistaken about the heart murmur.

Margaret, we love you, too. (((Hugs))) I hope you enjoy the movie!

Terri, congrats on the great review. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you get a nice raise to go with it.

Mary, Shep is such a handsome boy! Thanks for the pic.

Lenora, why would you think that DFACS would think that Sylvia and her DH wouldn’t be suitable guardians for her grandchildren? I won’t say anything more than please think about how what you say could be received before you post things. I think Sylvia and her DH would be wonderful guardians and I feel for them and the kids with what they are all going through.

Katla, that is sad that your friend won’t take anything to improve her bone situation. You are so right that we have to be proactive in our health care. (later) Good idea on the knitting. I have a friend that uses only knitted dish rags and they are pretty cool.

Michele,NC, have a wonderful trip and stay safe. (((Hugs)))

Heather, your grands are so stinkin’ cute!!!! You and DH enjoy your time together.

Allie, good for you on calling Tom on being a negative Nellie.

Sylvia, so glad your neighbor will start the ball rolling. Sending strength and prayers for you, DH and the kids. (((((Hugs)))))

Penny, it’s not unusual for me to read something wrong, too. Sometimes it’s pretty funny. That is sad about the houses that are gone.

Colleen, welcome. This is a great place for support and information. Please tell us a little about yourself to help us get to know you. We ask that you sign each post with your name and a location, general or specific. Come often and join right in.

Heather, I hope things work out for your son on the job and the house sale. Good idea to get rest when you can. Those little ones never run out of energy.

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.

I’m going to my friend’s house to cut her hair. When she was recovering from her hip surgery I cut it for her and did such a good job that she now wants me to cut it in between her professional haircuts. Guess if I get tired of doing it I’ll have to give her a bad cut? Tomorrow is election day in SC for the Presidential primary. I don’t remember it ever being on a Saturday.

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

Katla - Thanks for the heads up about the acid reducing meds being linked to dementia and Alzheimers. I had not heard about this and hubby takes one every night. To me this is a big deal - my dear departed father-in-law suffered for years before he died from Alzheimers. Hubby is 62 and does many "brain" activities to try and ward off that terrible disease. The main reason he hasn't retired yet is he wants to keep that brain busy. I surely don't want him taking a pill that has a possibility of increasing his risk.

Today is a beautiful, sunny day! I'm going out for a little walk on my lunch break. Maybe that will help my "dark mood" I've been in!

Donna in Almost Heaven, West Virginia

Penny- Jif now makes a powdered peanut butter

morning peeps -

that's funny damnit - give a crappy haircut so they won't ask u again