WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2016

vickie. What is the name of the book you mentioned?...sounds like I could learn a lot from it

Pip looking at your pups is lowering my blood pressure. Ahhhhh

Better focused day for me, going out for a walk with DH when he gets home. I have to learn how to focus and cope with my Monday Tuesday schedule and not get so down on myself.. The rest of my work week is in a more positive atmosphere and I tend to work better there. Lots to learn from that realization.

Thank you ladies for being so wise and supportive to each other. NYKAREN

Sorry to hear about your spill purl. Glad to hear that nothing other than your tooth is broke, but that's bad enough.

Lori

Tracy in PA – We have a 15-year-old granddaughter, talk about moody … especially around hr parents … she says all they do is scream. DH made a remark about her ‘former’ BF and she ‘huffed and turned around’. DnL reamed us a ‘new’ one; telling us NOT to ever make remarks to her (or any of the 3 of them). It surprised DH; I turned around a said, ‘that isn’t something you say to her child’. That really pissed her off, so she leaves and slams the door; then opened it back up, and made a ‘totally unnecessary comment’; one that I did not handle very well. ‘Nuff said. Right now I can’t put the “D” in front of her DnL#1; she is not “D” to me; oh; but wait, I guess that could also stand for “DAMN”

Pip – Looks like your babies do the same thing my Cracker does, go and play and then ‘conk’ out.

Michele – Snail looks great; how big is it? Do you have to use a kiln; or is the paint something that can take the rain and weather?

Heather – No problem … laying down, so they are right for me. Now to sit up and move on.

KarenE – I would change planes, too! Nothing like giving you the ‘hibby-gibbies’ than watching a big maintenance van drive up and stop at your plane.

Lenora

Pip, are you going backwards on your alphabet now???? LOL I think it is so amazing and something so many of us non four footed things should learn from to watch a 'family' of dogs, or cats or any other four footed beings are. I look at your picture and they are of different breeds but are of the same 'family'.It's the same with my daughter's animals, boxer, lab and lab/pit and feral cat. Yet they can all lay down together, play together and totally miss their brothers when one is gone. I just love that in animals. We need to take a lesson. Sorry, I guess I got a little political.

Marcelyn, I agree with the others, that guy should just get his own plane and until he does he does not have a right to make other flights miserable.

JanetR, so glad your rash is getting better but as long as you are taking the steroid it will stop the steroid and it will come back unless he finds the source. Steroid is just a very tuff bandaide. And if it is a year long thing I hope they are carefully monitoring you.

Love you all, Joyce, Indiana

Hello All. Loved all the pictures that were attached very uplifting after a bad day of eating. Had lunch with one friend and dinner with another friend so calories were way off target. Will be better tomorrow and will put in more moving and exercising tomorrow.

Hello Delectable Damsels;

Well, there is no such thing as an unsecured signature loan in Texas… who knew? In 15 years, this is the first time I was looking – it’s a sad state of affairs… I had unsecured lines of credit and signature loans in Oregon – but they are just not offered, here. *sighs* Mortgage loans take too long to get, so, I guess it’s just going to be a request for an increase on my Credit Card. Not the best option – but, it seems to be what is available, here, for quick cash at interest rates below the ridiculous. And if I use my credit card, I will be inspired to pay it down more quickly than I would have a signature loan…so, that’s all to the good. IF another source of funds makes itself available, I will take advantage and pay down the balance on my card. Or just pay off my DH’s card, so we only have one bill.

Regardless, I won’t be adding much to my savings until such time as either the car, or the AC is paid off. Guess I will be living on Top Ramen – if I ever get to retire. I really AM going to be working til I am 90.

The good news is, that none of this is causing me to stress-eat… at least not yet. I guess we will see once I am actually paying the bills down the road, but so far, I am keeping myself together. I have indulged in a couple of pieces of chocolate – but – they were under calorie goal… and I believe I have a better ability to deal with stress now that I am exercising, regularly. YAY ME!

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Michele - The snail is adorable.

Cheri -

Marcelyn – sorry about the delightful co-passenger. I really don’t know WHAT those pompous *kittens* expect when they travel, but, I wish they would all stay home.

Pip – 903 calories? Do you spend every waking hour exercising? If you only get 99 calories for a hard run…

Katla – I would say “horrid” is not a good plan, either. I recall landing on my butt once, and my head slamming back against the ground… but that’s ALL I recall for the next two days after. Can you say concussion? Sure you can. I really don’t think messing around with a horrid horse is a good plan. I was 15 when my sweet tempered horse bucked me off… I can’t even imagine the pain I would be in if that happened to me now.

Janet – The postage stamp size is MY idea… 2 beds and 2 baths is about right for us… and easy to keep clean. I hate the pill-popping too! Hope they clear up the rash. I feel your pain… found a little poison ivy in the yard this weekend… I feel like I need a strait-jacket to keep from scratching.

Lenora – Sorry you and DnL#1 are having issues.

DJ – lol – well, I have to get the funds, before I worry about paying them back. Texas has some WEIRD lending laws. I will survive this… it’s only money.

Mary – Where are you off to, tomorrow?

Allie – Glad Tom showed you some appreciation.

Heather – so exciting… just thinking about change can be fun. And how fun to get early presents! Maybe you will score some more on the actual day… OH – my Bea Fix! Seriously, does that child even know how to cry? Your Grandbabies are just gorgeous!

KJ – Thanks, Sugar. I will take all the support I can get. LOL “The Baby Whisperer” your new Reality TV show!

Maryann – pretty puppies!

Foggiblu – you just have to show up to “join”. Welcome. Never tried Naturally Slim – but, anything you can stick to is a good plan, so, hope it works for you. If you have trouble managing your food intake – I totally get that – but, the other side of the weight-loss coin is exercise… more movement means you can eat more yummy food.

Margaret – glad you got some sleep – and gratz on the Moles Moving On…

Carol -

Tracey – Thanks – Worst case scenario – I can ask my Dad for a loan… but, I hate to do that, as I am not certain he wouldn’t lend it to me whether he has it or not…I don’t want to put my Folks in a worse financial position that I am in! Green with envy over Elton. I hope it’s a fantastic show!

Melanie – the dog pictures make me happy, too! But now I want one… lol. Sadly, there is no room for a pet in my day, at this time.

Vicki – they just switched us to Office 13 – and I am NOT loving it… not even a little bit. I wish Microsoft would just STOP making a “new” windows every five minutes. It makes me insane. Alas, the money is not going to fall from the sky… I just wish I had bought a lottery ticket – then there might be a prayer for that. Oh well… Life in the Big City… Just going to have to stop eating out, so much! Although, really, some fast food is cheaper than groceries. I have no idea how they manage that.

NYKaren – So what is it about Monday and Tuesday that brings you down, Sugar? Is it the location? Or the company?

Jane – Hugs back!

KarenE – around here, the insurance company pays for the roof…any time we have a big hail storm the roofing guys troupe through offering to “check your roof for damage” and they are quick to tell you the insurance will cover the costs of repair or replacement. Sadly, AC is not like that.

Lori – Hello!

Joyce – We had a cat – Stewart – and he was not impressed when we got four kittens… He took great pleasure in smacking them around and generally terrorizing them… however – just let any OTHER cat come near them, and he was a fierce protector… go figure. They were HIS kittens and that other cat had better stay away… it was hysterical.

Bar Bee – Sometimes life calls for a feast day. Tomorrow is another day – you can get back on plan.

Chris – So sorry about your Mom. It’s hard to see the people who were so strong and Larger than Life in your youth dwindle away. So glad the flood didn’t get YOU as well as the car. I hope the rental car place isn’t too awful to you about it.

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Well, Ladies – DH made Hamburger Soup last night – a soup that is basically all from cans is about all he can manage since his stroke – but, it’s delicious and veggie rich, and he made enough for two nights, so DOUBLE YAY – a second night of going home to a dinner that I didn’t have to fix. Love that.

See you all, tomorrow.

Hugs for Everybody!

Re in TX

jmkmomm wrote: »

Pip, are you going backwards on your alphabet now???? LOL I think it is so amazing and something so many of us non four footed things should learn from to watch a 'family' of dogs, or cats or any other four footed beings are. I look at your picture and they are of different breeds but are of the same 'family'.It's the same with my daughter's animals, boxer, lab and lab/pit and feral cat. Yet they can all lay down together, play together and totally miss their brothers when one is gone. I just love that in animals. We need to take a lesson. Sorry, I guess I got a little political.

Marcelyn, I agree with the others, that guy should just get his own plane and until he does he does not have a right to make other flights miserable.

JanetR, so glad your rash is getting better but as long as you are taking the steroid it will stop the steroid and it will come back unless he finds the source. Steroid is just a very tuff bandaide. And if it is a year long thing I hope they are carefully monitoring you.

Love you all, Joyce, Indiana

yeah, if i take one and not one of the others on a ride, that one starts crying... they are definitely a pack.

Did 45 minutes of Leslie Sansone's Walk at Home DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do a band DVD.

Tomorrow I volunteer at the Green Room then I want to go to the farmer's market, not sure what else is on the schedule.

Had a great day on the Virginia Creeper. It was lovely weather, not humid. Did the best I could at the place we stopped for lunch. Got the turkey sub but asked them not to put the mayo or cheese on it. Had only water to drink.

DJ - so glad you had such a good time at DP's Pirates Voyage

Welcome everyone new

Tracey in PA - sorry about your bursitis

Lenora - the snail is about 16" long and about 8-1/2" high. The place where we take the ceramics provides the paint and they have the kilns so they do the firing. This paint can take the weather (rain, and the hot sun), but I do put a clear glaze inside it so that moisture doesn't get in it and start to get moldy. If you have something that you're going to eat/drink from, you need to put some clear glaze on it before you have it fired.

chris - so sorry about your mom. You are an angel to her. That's horrible about the flood. Glad it was just a rental car

pip - when I was on the Trail, I thought of you. There were these people who had these cart-type things attached to their bikes and at first I thought they had a dog in it. I could see you doing something like that. It turns out that they had their children in it!

Michele in NC

exermom - we thought of that too. our carrier does have a bike hook up, but we do strictly road riding

Chris in MA , oh my I'm glad you are home safely now. That's definitely too much adventure. Your last couple of road trips have not been easy. (Hugs)))

Re Thank you for stepping up and actively joining me in my pain, but really it wasn't necessary for you to frolic in the poison ivy. Hope it clears up quickly.

Janetr okc

Chris: I'm so sorry about your stressful weekend, but pleased for you that the flooded car was a rental and not your personal vehicle. (((HUGS)))

Re: I'm in agreement about the danger of horses but I think they're worth a bit of trouble PROVIDED they're not unstable or mean spirited. I know spooks & things can happen with any horse, but Arrow is too unpredictable for me to consider. I'll go forward with my one ride a week before I'll take that kind of risk. :noway:

Barbie: In my opinion "Advanced Age" does not apply to someone as vibrant and active as you. I like the term mature better. I understand that the passing of time means that we may heal more slowly than we would have at an earlier age. :grumble:

Janetr: It seems as though you've lucked into a good doctor while travelling. I hope you feel better soon. :flowerforyou:


DH came to the gym today and rode the exercise bike. He bought some toe straps to help him keep his foot on the pedal, and wants to do more to make it even better. He also worked hard enough to wear himself out. I'm happy about the effort and the success.

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

frankiesgirl21 – Because she ‘thinks’ she is ‘entitled’ … she has absolutely NO filter on her mouth. Then she wonders why people get mad, and stay that way with her.

She tries to worm her way back into good graces by doing something nice. I am NOT falling for that ruse again. As far as I am concerned, if she never comes down here, it will be ‘too soon’. Karma was upset and now is locking doors with dead bolt to keep from being walked in on. That way, she will know that either we are not here, I am napping, or ... hopefully, she'll get the hint and go home (and stay there).

She’s pissed off the wrong person. I just hated that my DGDs had to witness this entire thing. Now, I know why they are the way they are. "Children Learn What They Live"


Re – So am I; but it like being stuck in a rotating door; or having caught your shoe laces in an escalator. Up one moment, down the next. Like a switch on and off, sometimes normal; other times flicking on and off so quickly it makes you head spin. I’d be willing to bet $$$$ 2 donuts that she is ‘bipolar’. Worse, however, than I EVER was. Every time she throws a fit like this I look at DH and ask, ‘Was I ever that way’? He tells me convincingly, “NO, ... I would have kicked you to the curb!”


barbiecat – Hope that all goes well for you and you have a quick recovery.

Lenora

Oooooohhhh Chris - as you say, that is an adventure you did not need! So glad you are safe.

I did well at the dinner last night. DH's friend asked me if I was feeling virtuous. :laugh: Actually, although the food in general is pleasant, it is not unusual, or exciting enough for me to crave it. I had my favourite 'Duck egg on black pudding and brioche with hollandaise sauce ". I ate the egg and black pudding, which I adore, and just a bit of the hollandaise. I left the brioche. Then instead of a main course I had another starter, smoked salmon on beetroot with watercress. A bit of dressing. Delicious! I counted (guestimate) 500 calories for the meal. Then I had to add on a spritzer or two. :laugh: I always instruct them to put in 125 mls of dry white wine and fill up a large glass with soda water. Our friends did come back for a hot drink afterwards so I was glad I'd hoovered and put out flowers. Nice evening.

Today I'm going to try to make the little figure of Bea to go on her cake. I did that for Max and Edie, (for Margaret)so I guess I'll have to do the same. They each also had their favourite toy and a book. For Bea I'm going to do some bees.

DH off for the 3rd day of cricket . It's a very important match as they are trying to avoid demotion.

Love to all, Heather UK

re so good that your are blasting away stress with exercise--that is incredible you've got this !

The adults and kids I work with every Monday and Tuesday are not so friendly, I get the job done (been there for 17 years) but there isn't that little lift that you get when you feel compatible--it just isn't my style of climate or culture I guess--my reaction to the "cold" attitude has been to stay professional and it's only 2 days a week so I just crank it out and move on.

Chris recover from that weekend. Glad it wasn't your own car

Barbie. I hope you continue to feel surrounded by all the love and support you have around you in your real and "digital" community! We are here for you! Your good health habits, both physical and mental, are going to move you through this. I think somebody should video the new line dances so you can watch the new steps!

Counting down to parents weekend with DD in upstate NY- what a beautiful time of year to drive around the finger lakes!

NYKAREN