WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2016

Re – I remember being 3 or 4 and being at my paternal grandmother’s house. I was so fearful of her. She had sort of ‘gone off the rails’ when my Granddaddy and an uncle were killed in a train/car wreck (because the RR right-of-way was never kept mowed). My Daddy took the RR to court and made some law-changing measures which then required the RR to keep their right-of-ways mowed. RR's seem to think, no matter what, because they are BIG they have the right-of-way. When I worked, the building overlooked a street that the RR went through the middle of it. I can't tell you how often people would not stop for the 'cross marks'. They finally put up rails. The fire station was on the other side of the RR from the office. There were a lot of times, that the train had to unhook cars for the fire trucks to cross over the RRs. It was the main station. There has always been a big 'hoopla' about the train coming down the middle of the road. They attempted to make the city build an overpass so that emergency vehicles would not be cut off from the south side of town from the north side, where the hospital was located. Saw several people run into the side of the trains. They'd start blaring their horns 4 blocks away and continue for another 3. Twice a day (usually). Once usually right at lunch time.

Well, she killed a chicken by wringing its neck; then she cut it off with an ax; then she shoved her hand up its butt and pulled an egg out of it. I had to pluck the feathers off the bleeding bird. YUCK! I was mortified! She made me ‘watch’ and told me NOT to cry. I think that was my punishment for accidentally killing one of her kittens. She had cats around the barn to keep the mice away. She also set me up on the rail of the well, and I had to watch her drop the bucket and get water and bring it back up. It seemed like a forever! I did, however, enjoy gathering eggs; except for the hens pecking my hands.

Daddy was the oldest in the family and the men in the family had just laid down for their naps after (I think it was a July 4th reunion) lunch; and, the train’s horn was blaring and he knew that his Dad and brother had just left to go to the dairy. He and my uncle went down there and found them. I really do not remember this grandfather; but, everybody said that he was really nice; but, she held the purse strings. I remember once my Daddy left me there (not on purpose) and she put me to bed with her, read the Bible, and there was a fire in the fireplace … no screen. I was afraid the house was going to burn down. She had a 3’ tall doll (Patty Play Pal) and she tried to dress me up in its shoes and dress. Shoes were a little too tight. I remember hear knocking on the door; and, was ‘so happy’ that my Mama came and picked me up that night and I did not have to spend the night. She’d also crack a raw egg into a glass of milk and make the drink it. WEIRD!

But, she was a good cook. They raised 9 children to adulthood and had no running water in the house, just an outhouse. I remember that, too. Scared to go out the without someone with me. My Daddy and Uncle had a bathroom put in and she then had 'running water'. Daddy went down there one day; and she had every faucet inside and outside running full blast! My Dad asked her 'what she was doing'? Her remark was, "y'all wanted me to have running water, so it is running." She used to sit out on her back porch, butt naked, and take a sponge bath with water she had boiled on an old wood stove. She'd come to our house and spend 2 weeks with us. She'd sit out on the porch in her slip and braid her hair (this would embarrass my oldest sister, who was old enough to have boys come over to visit). She'd pull the knobs off the gas stove in our house. My mother would say something to Daddy; but, she always was respectful to her. She did not 'like' that my Daddy had met and married a 'city girl'.

My maternal great-grandmother lived with my grandmother and wore black all the time, with a 'white' collar, and those black old lady lace-up shoes. She'd always tell us that we needed to 'be quiet' because we were bothering my grandmother. We were actually bothering her.

I hope I never get 'off my rails' enough to embarrass my DGDs. So far, they 'say' I've never embarrassed them. Sometimes I wonder.

Lenora

Did 1 hr of Walk on with Jessica smith DVD. the plan for tomorrow is to do Gin Miller's Simply Endurance DVD.

Went to Newcomer board meeting, then home to make these chocolate chocolate chip cookies for Vince. Made two batches, but should really have made only one. went to ceramics. I'll be done pretty soon with the pelicans and then I'll start on the wood trunk that they sit on.

After the board meeting I was talking to one gal and told her I was planning to be Morticia Addams. she said that she had a wig I can borrow and an outfit. Now I need to find out about the makeup.

Mary - what again is the link to your success story? I know that I read it once but now I'm having a hard time finding it again. Wonderful news except for the Lymes disease.

Heather - so sorry about your knee. Hope it heals in time for spain

Barbie - so glad things went well. Thanks for popping in. I know you'll be back and well in no time at all

Kimberly - welcome!

Joyce - barbie posted this: "I am awake and hungry, but peaceful about the surgery today...between anesthesia and pain meds, it will be awhile before I am thinking straight."

Katie - thanks for checking in. Was worried about you, too

Michele in NC

Michele - I think this is it you can book mark it if you want to look at my transition between weights.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10449355/update-stronglifts-and-kettlebell-transformation-pictures#latest



Mary from Minnesota

Dr. Katie: I'm so glad you're doing well. Yay!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Barbie: Thanks for letting us know that you're through surgery and on the road to recovery.

Re: Once you're through "the change," menopause is quite lovely. "The change," itself, is different for everyone. It wasn't bad for me. I hope you have an easy time when it is your turn. :flowerforyou: Have a great vacation.

Charleen2: I am in agreement with you and Maxine! :bigsmile:


It has been a good day. I took my tomato vine down and put a Halloween ghost in its place. I'm a little ahead of the Halloween decorations game, but there will be a Halloween parade on Saturday & I had the energy today. I just checked on it and we have some problems with lack of sturdiness. We will probably have to fix the problem with some new poles tomorrow.

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

Barbie, Drkatie - Thrilled that your surgeries went well. Barbie, I'm looking forward to a pain free life for you. You know, my heart did a little skip when I saw you post.

DJ - He is fine at the moment. The family is in bits. Luckily, the ones affected most live a long way away, but these days the world is very close. His poor sister, who he is very close to and sees quite a bit, has a lot to bear. She has a very helpful partner, daughter, son, and a brand new grandson, so it's not all bad.

I am feeling happy about my house move. It's time to declutter our lives and start a new chapter. Hove will be a completely different lifestyle. DH was getting concerned that I never go out of the house here. (I do occasionally walk with him or a visitor ). If we can find a house we like in Hove then it will be great. The valuation was a bit of a shock to both of us, so I hope it's realistic. The house is not perfect, with some tatty bits, but everyone loves the kitchen/diner and the views.
Why is it though that you always fancy the houses that are just a bit above your price range? ? :ohwell:

Lunch by the sea today.

Heather UK

dr Katie glad it was a streamlined experience. Never heard of chocolate chips served in a doctors office, yum

Dj I agree with you on the scheme of things, the paycheck, the kids, I just have to refocus, especially on Tuesday's.

Cheri your Fitbit screenshot shows a really healthy routine, good sleep, lots of steps. You go keep it up!

Said yes to social event Saturday which involves a long drive, hope the leaves are going to put on a color show for me! I am planning the food choices afterwards already. I will probably have to move up my weekly food planning and shopping so I don't go off the rails. Food planning with emphasis on little food waste is working well at home. End of September goals will reflect some positive new habits
NYKAREN

morning ladies~
Kay and Barbie~ so wonderful to hear you both did well...
I have one load of laundry in the wash, and another ready to go... gonna make Tom a meatloaf later on.. going to get my haircut, or something.. in a rut with the hair, then come home and mow the lawn.. gonna be chilly today .. something warm will be good..
Like I said I will be watching Faith this weekend, so we shall see how it goes...

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Drkatiebug thinking of you!

Barbie glad surgery went well!

Margaret

Today is the last day you will hear from me until Monday. We are traveling to my DN's rehearsal and wedding. She has given me several duties to perform so I will be busy decorating, and helping to make sure everything goes smoothly. She is like my second daughter. 2 months younger than my DD and spent a lot of time with us. She is the one that just had the miscarriage. The day of the wedding her mom and I will be getting our hair and makeup done with our girls! That will be a great memory.

Barbie - up and walking! Amazing! So glad to hear from you!

Drkatiebug - very good news! I'm glad everything went so well for you!

DJ- great job on the line dancing! I wish they had that here. I would love to do that for fun.

Heather - I am so excited for your upcoming move. I hope your home sells quickly.



Mary from Minnesota

Peach1948 wrote: »

Mary ~ Have fun at the wedding!

Thanks! I am definitely looking forward to it! And of course I am bringing my Kettlebell! I know there will be a lot of food and drink and I need to make sure I can get my exercise in!



Mary from Minnesota

Heather: We all fancy the home just above our price range because it has features we want. The biggest asset is usually location, space, or both. :flowerforyou: I am sending good thoughts for your DH and his family issues. I hope he is able to keep them from overwhelming his happiness.

Mary: Enjoy the wedding!


Today we're on a mission to see whether we can find better poles to support our Halloween ghost.

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

Stronglift Rest Day

Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squat-3X5X 40
Russian kettle bell swing-25X7X 40
Week four, day three of transitioning from the 35-40 pound kettle bell.

Walk 1,000 Miles Challenge
3 miles



Mary from Minnesota

Morning All - Melanie here - Happy Thursday - for those who work a regular work week, 1 more day to go!

I honestly have come to the realization that my other half really doesn't want me to lose weight. He tries to sabotage me almost every day. In some way, shape or form. It is very frustrating - especially when I'm saying NO all the time. But I am saying NO. That's all there is to it. I've even said to him - You're my lovely sabateur! so STOP IT! - he's getting better but I feel like I am in a battle of wits. him: - you sureeeee you don't want a glass of wine tonight? me: - Oh no thanks (very cheerily) - him: (later on) - oh I brought pie for dessert - me: ooh what kind? and I cannot have any anyway as all my calories are gone for the day.

What gives with people like that? or I should say some men? I know he likes it when I'm in shape and thinner but at the same time - he doesn't seem to care? Or, alternatively I think he is constantly TESTING me - which I HATE!

So there's my Thursday Rant!