WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2016

Michele – Welcome back!!!! Glad the Goblins and Ghosts and Witches and other things that go ‘bump in the night’ did not get you! I haven’t been doing too much exercise; other than walking around the property. Made a huge mistake by trying to walk on the easement and doing so when it is so dry. Like walking on talcum powder. Felt so dirty when I got home, I jumped in the shower for a ‘long’ time.

Sorry that you are having to give up “Mexican Train”; I wish I had someone to play with. Enjoyed playing with my 2 sisters when we were at the beach. But, will take it with me to the Women’s Retreat … because we do have periods of time that we aren’t doing much. Just not sure that anybody will help. Oldest sister’s hubby had a stroke last Friday. He’s in the hospital in Miami; but, the live in GA. Thankfully, my other sister lives in Miami and has been able to be with her. Their girls flew down to be with her; and, the came home the other day. Then, the oldest flew back today because they had to go in for a 2nd surgery. Went ahead and did it, so that it would not end up being on an ‘emergency basis’. He was in recovery, the last I heard. So hard being this far away and just not being able to see how they are doing.

I’ve known people who want things going ‘their way’ all the time; very little changing them if they are that way. With Vince being the treasurer of the Newcomers; maybe you could advertise to get a group together or have him mention it. I’m sure you could find a lot of interest somewhere. Don’t give up. Have things for yourself, be a little selfish if necessary. Don’t let her rule your game face.
WOW! Just saw the outside decorations. Do you decorate that much for all holidays?


Janetr – Oooo, love the flamingo paddle boats.


Lenora

Hello,

Today went great! My house is all spic and span! The cleaner name was Sean. And once I got pass Sean being a guy ha ha /. It was great he did such a good job if I could I would hire him on a regular bases. It was such a nice treat.

My husband also jumped in the act got a lot of honey do done. I was surprised but it was super encouraging!

Been surfing Pinterest looking for some new healthy recipes.

Liz
Caldwell Idaho

Good evening, lovelies.

DH built me a leaf bin to hold at least some of the leaves for composting/mulching. I tried to do it myself, got frustrated and was sooooo cold, that I was actually grateful instead of resentful. It looks great and I told him how proud of it and him I was. Was raking up the second canfull when SIL/BIL/GN stopped by to visit, then it was off to strength training and Aqua Zumba. Imagine my delight when returning home found DH had raked up another 3 loads for the bin, then blew the rest of the leaves to the edges of the yard where they'll mulch the shrubbery! DH has been ever so much more active since we moved into this rental, guess when it's ours, he feels we can let it go, but when we're borrowing from someone else, he has to keep up their standards?

Welcome Karin, your clients will appreciate that you've walked the road...
Michelle, ditto on the time change. grump GRUMP!
Barbie, if it were me, I'd be on the phone to the local PT asking for an appointment NOW ;} so hard for me to not have my own way! (spoiled only child syndrome ;{ ) Glad you don't do as I do, but do as you do, walking and gratitude what a great approach!

Hugs,
Barbara, the SW Idaho AHMOD who is happy to be here.
Intentions:
Smile then listen
Today: Log like Mary MSH, every bite lick or sip whether over, under or sidewise. . . EVERY day ;}
November: Strength training 3 days/week. Zumba, H20 Fit or Line Dance Class 4 times/week.
Nov-Dec-Jan: Vitamin D 3 x day.

Log: 100%
Cardio: G/S, B/H20/LD, G/B/AZ
Weights: 0, non-legs, legs
Vit "D": x x 100%

happy Friday. Jam packed day that includes my annual GYN exam. No fun, but important.

Simple goal for the day, don't collapse at end of the day, go to the gym and walk! Don't know if I'm gonna follow through on that one, but I know I ought to

Love the Halloween decorations--AMAZING--and the flamingo paddle boats--would be fun to take out for a spin!

Let's Be good to ourselves today!

NYKAREN

Sherry ~ You look great in your picture and I love the Fall leaves all around. I don't have any full body pics to share. I hate to have my picture taken.

Michelle ~ Your decorations were awesome. Welcome back.

Janet ~ Lovely lake view. Is today your BD or is it tomorrow? Anyway, happy birthday!

Heather ~ So sorry about your friend. I know that must be hard for you to face and for her.

My eating has been awful all week and I am up two pounds more. All I've tried to do this year is NOT gain any more and now I've let these 4 lbs. creep up on me and can't seem to lose.

Carol

Morning ladies
Haven't done any exercise yet as DH and I have been shopping (which we both hate) as well as food I was looking for some black boots but they were all too big around the calf. This is a pain but a good pain in a way as it shows my weight loss.

Just had lunch and will try to fit a workout in this afternoon, it is a horrible cold wet day so wont be walking outside.

Does anyone know how to find the bookmarked threads when on website?

Love all the pics will try to post some when I return from Spain (going next Friday) it is Fiesta so there will. e lots of parades etc
Be kind to yourselves and others

Kate UK

TGIF!
Now that I am out of work, that doesn't mean as much. Oh well...

Finally sorted out Medicare supplemental and part d for DH and I. What a job that was! At least I understand it now.

Talked with DD #1 yesterday. Been a while. She has been so busy. They hold a huge Halloween haunted house in their driveway each year, dgs#2 is in soccer, she has a brand new camper that is leaking, and a bunch of other things. Made me exhausted just listening.

I walked dogs, stacked some split wood DH did, shot hoops with DH, schoolwork, knitted, and put away some of my Halloween decorations. Got my exercise in but only 8500 steps. Still not bad.

Later!
Rita from CT

Barbie: It sounds like you have to ease back into your usual activities and I'm sorry that you still have hoops to go through and restrictions on what you can do. :ohwell:

Purl: Good luck.

Janetr: Did you & DH take a ride on a flamingo? Nice photo. :flowerforyou:

Michele: We invited two couples that live in our neighborhood to play Mexican Train months ago. It was a nice get together, and their first time playing Mexican Train. It was essentially a training session. We enjoyed the evening but we haven't done it again. We used to play with our kids when they came for holidays, but they've moved too far away. I hope you are able to get things sorted out so that you can continue to enjoy the game and the people. I love your pictures. :flowerforyou:

DebSmitley & llbrixon: Welcome to a great group. There is a lot of encouragement, wisdom and support shared by this group of wonderful women.


We've been making holiday plans. We will go to DSIL's place for Thanksgiving this year and stay home for Christmas. Our kids are far from us and will be spending the holidays with in-laws. I have to admit that the situation makes me sad and more than a bit envious. I could work myself into a big pity party if I'm not careful. :sad: Pity parties are usually not helpful. :noway: It is time to woman up. It is a challenge at the moment.


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

running off to a play day today, YEAH!!! going to meet up with a friend who lives about 6 hours drive away, she is visiting her mom for a week (3 hours away) and we are meeting at an outlet mall about 1.5 hours drive away! So worth it to see her. But read the posts with breakfast, and Liz (and others) a great recipe site is skinnytaste.com, Heather introduced me to it, and I love it... especially because even the super tempting things are doable from a calorie stand point.

Kim

Did an hour of Patrick Godeau's Extreme Calorie Burn DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Floor Burn DVD. This is a new one for me, should be interesting.

Hi Deb!

barbie - I've posted the videos on facebook. Along with some pics (really, the same ones I posted here)

Lenora - Halloween decorations are the warm up to Christmas. Vince has one computer JUST for the Christmas decorations. Unfortunately, he's never gotten around to writing the program to have music synced with lights. I told him that he really needs to start in July next year, because it does take a while to write the program for a few minutes of music. Wish you were on facebook so you can see the video of the outside decorations.

Gloria - we don't have a Halloween party every year. I guess the last time we had one was about 4 years ago. Hey, I need time to buy new decorations at 50% off!!!!

Anyone who'd like to can friend me on facebook and see the videos of the outside decorations. I'm Michele LeGrand

Barbara - we used to have this shredder thing for the leaves. Then I could get a lot more leaves in the bags to be picked up by the trash people. We don't have very many trees here, tho

Janet - happy birthday

After exercising had something to eat then went to Aldi. Vince wants to go to Lowes Hardware to get some PVC pipe for Christmas decorations (thank goodness for that stuff, it really gets used a lot). I need pork chops so I want to go to WalMart which is right next door.

Rita - you said your daughter has a haunted house? Is it an inflatable? We have a haunted House inflatable. We just used The Grim Reaper one this year. Aren't those called burning bushes?

katla - I totally understand about your feelings of enviousness about the holidays. Denise spends every single holiday with Pete's family. I think at her wedding I'm going to mention this, say that I'm willing to give up every other holiday, but I only ask for Christmas Eve since that is very important to me.

Michele in NC