WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2016

kat0209, so glad you joined. Now at least if your patience is tested, you won't be as alone.

Charlie has promised me that if he feels OK that he will take a walk with me tomorrow. We have two malls here in town. One the original is pretty much doctor's offices and antique stores now and that is the mall walker place. He used to walk 3 miles a day. It is essential for his Parkinson's. So that is my goal to get him there tomorrow. Even if we walk 1/2 mile, it's better than what he has done. Plus his appointment with the neurologist is Monday and he needs to be able to tell him that he has started again.

Joyce, Indiana

This is my baby, Charro, hiding her eyes

joyce- I'm so glad that Charlie is improving. It was nice to hear the love he is showing you

Janetr - Charro is so cute! She looks like she's very comfortable!



Mary from Minnesota

Women over 50, that's me....
The weight has crept on, and is stubbornly hard to get rid of. It is impeding some of my activities and I must get rid of it. I hope reading others journey comments will be motivating. I know consistency and tenacity are key!

Morning, all... raining outside, but checked on Marcelyn's Houston area and only a few scattered flurries headed her way this morning. We can always use it in the desert side of Texas, just needs to be slow. When it's coming down in buckets, it just runs off again.

The DH came in to town last night, and is sleeping the sleep of the justifiably tired. No word from the folks where he applied for the job, so he's resigning himself to doing what he's doing now until the right thing comes along. I'm torn--I want him to be doing what he wants to do, but we can't afford to do all the renovations to the warehouse without his wages... 'tis a conundrum.

But for now, it's nearly 4 a.m., 'bout to start on my second cup of coffee, and it's time to get some work done.

Love y'all...
Lisa in damp West Texas

morning ladies~
slept pretty well and have a load of laundry in and we will go down to feed DFIL with Killer lol that is what the residents call Homer the poodle mix,but they so enjoy having come down we bring down on the weekends..
Dont know what the day brings but Tom and I are going to see Mary Chapin Carpenter tonight in NorthHampton Ma. tonight.. this is the concert he is really looking forward too so I am glad about that...
Just Loved the picture of Penny and Heather, can't wait to hear about there adventures...

Glo ~ Congrats on the weight loss. You are doing great!

Janet ~ Charro is a cutie. Would love to see her when she is not hiding her face.

NYKaren ~ Glad you enjoyed your party.

Welcome to all the new comers!

Cleaned most of the carpets yesterday and took the Pom to get his nails clipped. Will do laundry today and try watering the Zoysia that is dying on one side of the yard.

Carol

Hi folks!
Just got Internet back!
We had a fabulous day with Penny and her husband, who were such attentive and generous hosts.
My only problem was that I was too excited to sleep at all the night before, so I was really not my usual self. I hope Penny can forgive me . At the museum my sea legs and exhaustion meant I was tipping over sideways!
We saw pretty much all of Longyearbyen on a walking tour with Penny, including the lovely church, the old coal mines, the government buildings, the school, the Olympic sized swimming pool and the shops. We went to the museum and met up with Penny's DH who drove us around the farther reaches to see bird life, reindeer, husky dogs, a seed bank and tracking stations. Plus glorious scenery from a high up spot and deep snow. She even asked us back for chilli that evening.
Later we tried to find my lost hat at the Institute, but to no avail. As they brought us back to the ship at 8pm it started to sleet, but in general the weather was pretty OK.
Today she texted me to say she has found my hat!
Altogether an incredible experience. Truly unbelievable that we two could have met up at the top of the world.
Unfortunately I will have to leave it to Penny to post pics as our Internet speed is far too slow.

Got to rush now for a cookery demo.

Heather, drifting past Penny again on her way to the next stop.

Good morning all! Happy Saturday!
Penny and Heather-SO thrilled to see your faces and know that you were able to meet and spend time together! I think the whole group is doing one big happy dance about this! Very special to know that two members of our group can have some face time.
Marcelyn- Safe travels for you! Enjoy your vacation. Hope your sister is doing well soon and hope your tests come out fine.
Anne and Pip- regarding bikes: I totally agree with Pip. Figure out what you want, get measured professionally (I do this with running shoes; measure at running store then buy online for less) find bike on craigslist or garage sales. Anne, I think I mentioned on here before, that my dh got us his/her "touring" bikes. They have a wider tire and are supposed to be more comfortable for people of "a certain age". I HATE this bike. The wider tire makes the bike go slower and gives me less coasting time on hills or straight-aways. I live in a very hilly area and my theory on bike riding is that I need to get from point A to point B in as little time as possible. SO...I am pulling my dh's Trek out of the shed and taking it in for a tune-up, lowering the seat and using that. I will probably use the touring bike for my rides to and from the trail I hike bc it is only 3 miles away; but for my trips into town or into the store, or my trips pulling the kids in the burley...I am using the Trek. I, too, use a helmet. I don't like to, but it is the only way I can get my kiddos to wear theirs.
Linda and other newbies- I, too, am a newbie. I found this group in January of this year and you can tell right away the bond that these ladies have. Some of them have been together on this journey for many years. That is part of what I find inspiring about this thread. So many different women, at different stages in life, different experiences, abilities, talents. But here we all are. Confiding, supporting, helping, be-friending. Whether my posts are acknowledged or not (and they usually are by at least one person) some times you just need to vent or KNOW that some one hears your voice. Welcome and I hope you find what you need!
Well, it is Saturday. I got the mower back from the repair shop yesterday. They found that the power drive was messed up, so the three or four times I mowed this year; I was mowing without the power drive. Pushing that huge thing up and down the hills in my yard. No wonder I was exhausted after each time! I thought I was just REALLY out of shape since last summer! Anyway, they didn't charge for the repair, as my son had helped them out earlier and they felt they owed us a favor! So...it looks like another big calorie burning weekend for me. The lawn, setting up my planter boxes, and a couple of bike rides and hikes. The sun is out and looks like it will be a nice weekend!
Thinking of you all! Love and hugs, KJ (Kelly)

Linda IA I'm sorry you don't consider yourself one of us. I started just a couple of weeks before you and I think we all consider you "ours". Please keep coming back, posting and sharing. We'll love on you. (((Hugs))

Karen VA we too enfold you as a "soul sister". For sure Charro is a character.

Janetr okc

Back again to tell you about this morning's visit, which was to Pyramiden, an old Russian coal mining town, just up a way from Longyearbyen. It was created as a model of communism, with wonderful facilities, employing over 1,000 people. In 1998 it was just abandoned and left as it was, with school rooms, music rooms, gym, theatre etc still there. A ghost town. Fascinating. We got to the jetty by tender and then we were walked round the complex, set amongst stunning Arctic scenery, with mountains and glaciers. We were provided with coffee and cake before we were shipped back.
Obviously, the most disabled passengers were not able to do this trip, but it was very touching to see quite old people determinedly dragging themselves up and down difficult steps, not giving up, but determined to live life to the full. It felt like a miracle that we had made it ashore, in this strange place, so near the North Pole. A place frozen in a lost era. And all these gallant old people determined, as they said, to "keep going". Brought tears to my eyes.

This afternoon, after the "Queen's Birthday Tea", we are going out on the ship's tender again to Barentsburg. This is a mining town still occupied by the Russians with working facilities. We will be back for dinner.

This morning, after we got back from Pyramid en, DH and I got ourselves down to the gym. I did rowing and cycling. He did elliptical. Afterwards we went for lunch and, quite by accident, we were sitting next to the Captain and his wife, so we had a nice chat.

Love to all. Blowing a kiss across the water to Penny.

Heather, about to enter the Russian remains.

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

Good Morning Ladies,

CarolNC, it’s good to see you. I only wish you were feeling a bit more chipper. (that does not sound grammatically correct, but you get the idea.) Too bad you can’t find a place that needs a good teacher for computer programs.

CarolGA, I thought you had a new name for a minute there. Lol

Janetr, thanks for the message from Chris.

Marcelyn, that’s scary about your sister. I’ll keep her in my prayers. Have a great trip! And I don’t mind being called old because I think I’m an Oldie but a Goodie!

Janetr, I feel the same way about our friends from all over the world getting to meet. You just verbalized it so much better than I could. Isn’t it fun????

Barbie, the party for your dance teacher sounds like a huge success. That was so nice of you and I know she will remember it forever.

Charleen, a big congrats on your checkup. Isn’t it wonderful to see yourself getting healthier? And staying busy around the house and garden is certainly exercise in my book. It’s about moving and not just what we do at a gym. Good for you and keep up the great work!!!

Glo, congratulation on getting rid of that 36#. So glad your DH is doing well. I can’t imagine what you both went through. Now to start working on the next pound. Keep up the good work.

Kathy02, welcome. You joined by posting. We are easy, what can I say? This is a great place for support and information. Please tell us more about yourself to help us get to know you. Also please sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific. We have ladies from all over and what part of the mid-west are you in?

Larisa, I’m doing a happy dance for you on getting the scale to budge. I hope one of these years it will happen for me again.

Carey, I posted for the week when I went on my cruise but lost my day count. I don’t know what I could have done differently. If it works for you let me know. There is a place on MFP that you can reset your count to what it should be. Barbie gave us the link but I didn’t keep it.

Janetr, Charro is too cute hiding her eyes.

Sally, welcome. Come often and you should find plenty of motivation. Please sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific.

Allie, I hope you both have a good time at the concert tonight.

NYKaren, you must have really impressed the lady at the party with your loss. That is quite a compliment!

Heather, so glad you had a great time at the top of the world. It is still just mind boggling to me that we all feel so connected and like we are sharing the experience with you. What fun! I just love reading about all your adventures. I’m guessing your DH is feeling better.

Kelly, how nice to get your mower repaired at no charge. Sometimes the simplest things can be expensive fixes. DH is out mowing our yard right now and I need to get out and do some work.

Debbie, I’m glad you are seeing a doctor because your lack of energy could be something physical other than your diet. Keep us posted. (((Hugs)))

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.

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

Beth thank you for asking how I am doing. I am doing okay. I think I am getting myself busy doing house projects since I do not have school to keep my mind from getting to bogged down in trouble with DS and DH. Today I am going to try to create a vertical planter made from a pallet we got when we had a new toilet delivered. I watched as someone made a planter from one, but that involves cutting it and putting it back together. I also someone just use the pallet as is. The creativity of others astounds me.

Margaret

N Pole Penny ~ Y'all look so happy! Thanks for sharing.