WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2016

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Michele - Azaleas come in non-deciduous varieties and many will stay small--just ask before you buy. Also ask about their blooming season because some bloom earlier than others. You should be able to do camelias where you are. I had two at my old house and they were awesome--shiny green leaves all year and a great show of blooms all winter if it was mild weather. I don't know if you can find ones that will stay small, though. Rhodies usually need some shade to do really well. They can also grow to be humongous. There are some beautiful hollies that stay green and bear beautiful berries that the birds like if you're not determined to have everything bloom. I actually had some sort of holly at the old house that bloomed in the spring, too, and smelled absolutely wonderful. You live in fairly neutral zone so should be able to find lots of things. Oh! I don't know if they bloom or not, but there are bushes that not only keep their leaves all year but have red leaves in the winter. It may sound odd, but drive around the fast food restaurants in the area. They tend to have non-deciduous bushes in their landscaping.

I'm alive, but dead tired because I slept very little last night. I had a procedure done on my shoulder this morning to break up scar tissue. It was painless except for the tiny prick of the needle and should give me better range of motion and clear up the lingering pain.

Becca - I'm thinking of you and your family!

Joyce - Glad they think Charlie is well enough to go home--I get how scary it is when you don't think you're ready to take care of them. I once had my ex released to go home directly from ICU!!

Off to job #2!

Carol in NC

Heather, what is a milk tube?

This is a picture my daughter tried to post yesterday but the wi-if here stunk. I will try it myself. I have never posted a pic from my iPad. It's my oldest grand daughter, her and her best friend were playing around with the camera and her friend took this. Wish me luck.

@barbiecat I just saw your profile picture ! I have a mostly poodle who's about the color of your one on the left and the one on the right looks just like his mom

I'm a Mom of 14 year old twins, a doodle and Bobcat, wife to Andy. I'm a triathlete with a broken leg (re:grumpy), business owner and FINALLY having some weight loss success. I'm down about 10 with the next 10 on the horizon!

Becca: You are doing the best you can in a stressful situation. Beating yourself up is not okay. You are absolutely right to take care of your health right now. You will need to be as healthy as possible for your family and yourself.

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

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

Good Evening Ladies,

Pip, when we lost our first yellow lab it took me 4 years until I was ready to get another dog. It was a black lab. When we lost her it was just a few months until Maggie (another black lab) adopted us. She was a stray in the neighborhood that kept ending up at our house. She’s been here about 8 years now so I think she’ll stay.

Kim, congrats on the big job. How nice for both of you as I know you’ll do a wonderful job for them.

Joyce, so happy that Charlie is progressing. Glad to hear you are getting some rest.

Katla, so sorry that your DH is no longer comfortable on the boat. I know how much you love it and wish you could use it. I love the poem. I’m sending it to a few friends and my DD.

Gloria, what a nice Mother’s Day gift. You have me laffin’ at not being able to remember your street name. Isn’t it nice to relax that much!

Heather, the nice thing about a huge job like cleaning/defrosting the freezer is that you have such a sense of accomplishment when it’s done. I hope you don’t have to do it very often.

Janetr, sending prayers for your DGS and you. I can’t imagine how hard this much be for you. (((Hugs)))

Solieco, there is always room at our table so come on in. Please tell us about yourself and sign each post with the name you want to be called. This is a great group of ladies.

Joyce, so glad to hear how things are progressing. I’m so happy for both of you. Great picture of your DGD.

Heather, your cruise is very different than the ones I’ve been on. They don’t allow any type of kettle in the staterooms although tea is available 24/7 in the dining room. I’m also getting excited for you.

CarolNC, so glad to hear they did a procedure to help your shoulder. Please keep us posted as to how it works.

Barbie, I love the picture of your Dad.

Anne, I hope you are feeling better.
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.

Line dancing was good this afternoon. Gosh 1:00 o’clock comes fast on Tuesdays. It has rained on and off for a few days and expected to continue. Looks like the neighborhood garage sale may get rained out. We have a rain date just in case. My computer crashed earlier and I think I got to all the posts but not real sure. At least for now I consider myself caught up. It’s not been a great month but tomorrow is a new start. Sending best wishes to all of you and special hugs and prayers to those that need them. You ladies are the best and 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

I know I know...Katla, it just feels like I have so many emotions all at the same time...hard to process them all, and not be crying mad.
So we rec'd a call from the liver coordinator. On Thursday we go to OHSU for a MRI on his bile ducts, and specialized labs. The labs are at 4-5pm...with the labs closing down at 5:30pm . His MRI is at 9:30 PM with us checking into the emergency area doors. Crazy time, but that is when they could get us in. So then after the MRI we drive home. I am thinking 11PM out at the earliest. Lots of coffee in my future! The coordinator was talking to my husband like she was going to give him really bad news and he was thinking, Wow is she going to tell me something awful over the phone?? But the solemn disposition was because of the awful time it was being scheduled. Then she says, it should be a nice evening to stroll around, which my husband reminds her of the brace on his leg. Oops she says, I forgot about that!

Drove to the food bank today up in Astoria the land of hills that I hate. Did fine. Got a bag of veggies, rotten. got a bag of fruit, mostly rotten. Hard to check to see what I am getting right there, and the bags are tied with a knot. They tie them up in plastic bags and portion them out, then most likely jam them in the frig. Disappointing. But I did get some brown rice triscuits with roasted red pepper and red bean flavor. Had my 6 so that was good! Tonight simple dinner of a fried egg in spices over a wasa crispbread. Simple. Oh and a cup of coffee, (got coffee from the food bank!). Both son and I have been having tea, which I like don't get me wrong, just doesn't have the zing!! When I have my smooth milky sweet tea I get comfortable sleepy. Not good when you are trying to WAKE UP.

(((hugs to everyone!!))))
Becca

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Internet is pokey right now...just want to send a big hug Becca's way!!!!! And glad for the update on Joyce's DH!
See you all on the June thread,
Betty

total stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 10.26min, 14.8amph, 131mhr, 2.5mi = 75c
ROWING MACHINE- 20min, 61aw, 3357meters, 132mhr = 125c
TREADMILL, slow jog- 15min, 12.04ap, 1.0-2.0incl 5.2sp, 112ahr, 136mhr, 1.15mi = 136c
ride gym 2 dome- 4.45min, 13.3amph, 140mhr, 1mi = 54c
ride wk 2 hm- 55.36min, 10.9amph, 131ahr, 157mhr, 10.1mi = 458c
total cal 848