WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2016

Happy first of April. This year is flying by. My meeting with the big boss went well yesterday and sounds like they will make the announcement next week that I am the new supervisor. I just pray it goes well and I do a good job. He does want me to take a couple classes and I am of with that. I just know that there is a lot to clean up and meading to be done from the last one. One day at a time.

Penny--Thanks for sharing the beautiful snow pictures. Sounds like a very nice relaxing day.

Lcottomsvcs--I have thought about one of those robot floor cleaners, but have carpet. Someday we want to put in hardwood floors.

Love the family pictures thanks so much for sharing.

Carol--Great news!! on your checkup. Doing the Happy Dance.

Barbie--Thank you for getting us started on another month. All you ladies mean a lot to me and I am Thankful for each of you and all the things I learn from you.

Joyce--Sorry about your sister, sending hugs and prayers for all of you. Hope you can enjoy the visit with your daughter and family.

Donna--Sending hugs and prayers at this time. I do not think we are ever ready to let go of our parents.

Well starting the month off right as am caught up and working on having an postive thoughts. We can do this.
It is my weekend to work and have to work both days with the old boss. Should be interesting. I can do this.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE

Kim gorgeous. Thanks for sharing

Katla and Kim thanks for the feedback.

Margaret

Kim, gorgeous! Heather, love the grands, and your DH!

Janetr OKC – I do the same thing you do; I figure out what I am ‘planning’ on eating each morning; and, when something comes along; I look it up on the database. Sometimes I can’t find it; but, find something pretty close. Also, when we go out to eat; I will drink several cups of water beforehand; and ½ whatever I have ordered. I put that ½ off to one side of my plate and eat ½ at the meal. Get a ‘doggie bag’ and take it home for the next day’s lunch. If DH has done the same, it becomes our supper that night; or the next day after that. I don’t ‘eat back’ my exercise either. I’m on a very ‘low caloric intake’ so that I can lose weight. I take a LOT of medication, most all with the side effect of ‘weight gain’.

Marcelyn – We have a ‘just turned 20-year-old’ DGD. Started my family at the age of 26; my son started his at 19; but, I would not trade her for anything. The marriage did not last; but, we’ve got a beautiful, smart, and loving DGD who now lives with her Dad and step-mom; and has, now, for 6 years. She's now in college and wants to be a vet. UGA is the only 'vet school' in Georgia. Organic chemistry is kicking her @$$. She'll be happy to get a "C" in it.

Pip – I let my hair grow out from a very, very short hair-do because I wanted to be able to put it up. I did not realize how ‘hot’ long hair is (now). I don’t remember it being so hot in my teens. I had to go through all those ‘difficult’ lengths when nothing you do works. GGrrrr!

Larisa – It is amazing how ‘heavy’ 10lbs can be, when you first start off.

Becca – YEAH!!!! Great numbers!

lhannon – I finally put down a book that I had been struggling to try to read. Most Gosh-awful book I have picked up in a LONG time. When DH finished 2 books and I was struggling with this one, I decided it just was not worth it. Picking up one (same author) that DH said was so good he could not put it down. I’ve got 3 to go, before I go back to the library next week. Will take the ones that have been read back and pick up some more. Usually, we are right on – I’ll read one, he’ll read one, and then we exchange. James Patterson’s “Private Rio” was a good one. Got my name 'on hold’ for his newest one (I think it comes out in mid-May). Another one in the “Private” series/group.

Beth – Good luck for your son, he’s in the right city for getting noticed. Does he write any of his songs or does he make each song he sings his own? Does he sing or play a musical instrument?

Vicki in Grand Island, NE – I think they have ones that go on carpet as well as hardwood floors. My only concern about them would be having to go behind it to get in the corners. I bought a hand-held vacuum cleaner yesterday (not a Dust Buster). It has a hose and the crevice tool that I need to get around all the walls, corners, and up high to dust off things hanging on the wall. My regular VC is heavy and hard to work with. It’s a GOOD one, just need to make sure that I am willing to spend the time to drag it out and vacuum the entire house, changing heads to do it.

Kim – I have the ‘exact’ iris. Beautiful! But it is early for blooming down here in GA.

Lora in Indiana – I have a gold and bronze group of irises that my BF gave me. Her mother had them in her yard. They’ve been in Arkansas, to Japan, back to Arkansas, down to Georgia. They’re beautiful and an old flower. I can hardly wait until my irises and day lilies start blooming.

Lenora

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

Good Evening, Ladies,

Barbie, as always thank you so much for this forum and the new month.

CarolNC, so glad you got a clean check. I know you have to be relieved!

Pat, your GGS is so cute!!! Do they live near you?

MicheleNC, I'm wondering if Vince has made any comments about how much you do now that he is the driver? You stay so busy and do so much. I'm just guessing he didn't realize how much and all the trips to different places.

Katla, glad you had a happy day with the boat.

Lisa, great quilt. And such cute grands!!!

Obeident, welcome. We don't mind that you are just a young chick. Please tell us about yourself to help us get to know you. We also ask that you sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific.

Joyce, if you have someone that wants to cook for you, I say just enjoy!

Chloe, welcome.We also ask you to tell us about yourself. This is a great place for support and information so come often.

VickiNE, congrats on the new supervisor position. I hope it brings more $$$$? You will do great!!

Kim, beautiful flowers!!!!!

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 had lunch with a good friend today and ran some errands. Not a great first day of the month but tomorrow is a new day. I did get in my 20 minutes of active movement this morning. Every time I do my 10 push-ups I think of Mary and her getting me started on 100 a day. I sure hope she is doing well. I wish the same for each of you, my friends.
Sending good thoughts for all of you and wishing you each 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

stats for the day;
STAIRCLIMBER- 20min, 4.3flpmin, 86fl, 162aw, higher than transamerica bldg in SF, 148mhr = 183c
ROWING MACHINE- 20.15min, 49aw, 3170meters/1.97mi, 138mhr = 132c
physical therapy - 40 min = 64c
total cal 379

Hello ladies: Haven't posted for a while but have done better keeping up with reading. Except for when I was sick I did pretty well doing 8000 steps per day. My goal this month is to do 9000 per day. I will also go to the YM and take a tour and check out their programs. I am missing the pools. Lost weight this month mostly because when I can't breathe I have no appetite. Now on prednisone and breathing easier but that causes carb cravings. Doing better on drinking all my water.

Barbie - Thanks for keeping us going for another month.

Kim - The flowers are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

Vicki - Good luck with the new position. You can do it!

Everyone take care, Sue in WA

Rori, you're welcome to the lighter goal... and bebop on down to West Texas if you get bored...

Lisa... in West Texas

Kisses: happy anniversary!!!! 27 years you are still newlyweds, try 42. Gayle Minneapolis

Newbies: Welcome! This is a wonderful group of supportive women "of a certain age" who come from all over the place. :flowerforyou:

Pip: BWAHAHAHA! :devil:

Lisa: I'd bet on you in a trivia contest anytime! Good luck.

Beth: I'll be sending good thoughts for your son's music scholarship audition.

Anne from WN: Getting to the gym regularly made a huge difference for me. I hope it does good things for you, too. I think it is a great goal. :flowerforyou:

Sue: I am happy to hear that you're feeling better. :flowerforyou:

Rori: Regarding travel: Go on down to Colorado Springs and visit the Garden of the Gods. It is breathtaking. DS used to live near there. Even better, you could come here and visit me. There is lots of lovely scenery here, too, and the end of June should be gorgeous.


My son and daughter-in-law have been successful in finding a new home in the greater Washington DC area. It will be a couple of weeks before they can move in. I hope for lots of great pictures when they do.
Tomorrow is my next riding lesson and my first as a non-beginner. I can hardly wait to get my more confident & assertive self into the saddle. :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

April Resolutions :
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. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.

KJLaMore - I am on the squat challenge!

It's been a busy couple of days as we gear up for the end of high school for both kids!

My goals for this month include NOT bruising my ribs, lol. Positive goals, include:

Squat Circuit Challenge - follow the plan every day for the next 30
Eat. My. Veggies. - I've slid some on this and need to get back up to par.
Stick to my exercise plan 5 days per week, plus the squat challenge.

W.