WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2016

(((Carol)))

Brandy and Sasha how lucky are you to have Barbie once again taking you on long walks. Don't forget to give her lots of love pups
So glad you were able to get back to walking with your best buds Barbie!!! You are awesome.

Rainy dreary day that makes me feel all cozy. I Just finished making a beautiful vegan squash soup with butternut and acorn squash and coconut milk. I am experimenting so I can have vegan choices at t-day (day 2) family brunch, the guest list is expanding, oh joy!

NYKAREN

SueBDew – In this area of the state (SWGA) it is against the law for people to pick up nuts that have fallen on the right-of-way (or under pecan trees whose limbs hang over the fence that surrounds the pecan trees. We occasionally still see people getting out of their cars to do so; but, if they get caught (without the permission of the owners) they are given a ticket (misdemeanor) and the nuts are confiscated. You do sell them to pecan companies for basically pennies on the dollar; and, then they charge $12 a lbs., seems quite unfair for all. Sometimes we buy some that are just 'cracked' and pick them out ourselves; other times we buy halves or chopped. Depends on what we are using them for. I make a 'mean' cream cheese pecan pie. It's rich; but, not nearly as 'sweet' as a regular pecan pie.


Sherry - I think tracking your food, helps you know where you are taking in more CI (calories in) versus CO (calories out). Some people eat back whatever their CO gives them to make the goal a higher number. I don’t. Unless I have 100 or more posts, I rarely read more than 2 days back. I think, since it has only been 2 days and you remember what you ate, personally, I’d go back and track it. You also need to track your exercise to have more CO. I make sure that I don’t use too many CO to eat back because it means that you probably are not staying a CI/CO ratio that will make you lose. Your MD ought to be the one who tells you things like what your calories in, should be and where you are on whether the weight falls into ‘normal, ‘over-weight’, ‘mildly obese’, ‘obese’, or ‘morbidly obese’. Find out what your BMI is and what it should be to be wherever you are most comfortable with.

If you are having a hard time keeping up with who posted want and want to respond to them, then the best suggestion is to open up a word processing program, minimize both, and put them side-by-side. This way you can start at your last post and work up. You cannot start posting and go back a page, you will lose all of it (or sometimes just part of it); unless you actually post that first; then you can either post what you have already typed; cut and paste if from the open WP and put it in the ‘yellow’ open box where you’d normally start typing, if you had read through all of them. Once you post something you have 1 hour to 'edit' it; in any manner, delete, add to, or correct something. There is a black gear that drops down and you have to click on the 'time' and then the color will turn back to yellow and you can do whatever you want to. Some days I just skip over to the most recent page, so I don’t have to go back and forth. You can add ‘color’ by simply typing in a ‘bracket’ then in lowercases letters type in “color”, then the “=” sign, then whatever color you want, then another bracket to close it. ... then it will show up as the color. If you don’t want the body of the post; then do the same, (after the name or whatever you want to show up in color) using ‘black’ as your color. All this, don’t use any spaces.

Throwing up food, voluntarily, is never a good idea; because it is bad for your throat as well as your teeth. It is bad enough when you have a ‘bug’ to deal with. Anorexics ‘think’ the weigh way too much - no matter how skinny they are, so they just don’t eat; bulimics make themselves ‘throw up’ as soon after they eat as they can. Both conditions are considered to be a 'mental disorder'.


Mary – Medical marijuana is legal in Georgia; but, MDs are having a problem to get the ‘oil; people can travel to a state where it is ‘legal and sold’; the House is ‘divided’ on this and it still is ‘against the law’ to possess it; and ‘illegal’ to grow it. So coming through states where it is not legal can really impose some strict consequences if you get 'stopped' and the police/sheriff, etc., find it. You could go to jail, spend a lot of money for attorney's fees, and have a misdemeanor or felony on your record.


Cheri – All we saw was that the moon was very bright. I can remember when we first moved out here 15 years ago, I was coming home; and the moon was as big as I had ever seen it; looked like the moon in “Moonstruck.” I definitely was ‘moonstruck’ by what I saw. I was huge and the sun had not yet gone down. There are “Harvest Moons”; and ‘some other moon’ that area every few years; but, this one the other night was called a “Super Moon” because it is so rare for the moon to come that close to the earth – and they come at much further intevals. I might not live long enough to ever see it again; but, I sure hope I do.


Ladies – I think I would only have ‘nipples’ tattooed on myself; but, that would only happen if I lost them due to ‘breast cancer’ and had my boobs reconstructed. Even then, I would have to ‘think’ long and hard. My DDnL#2 has her lips and eye liner tattooed on so they will show up; so she does not have to really worry about how she looks when she gets them done; but, there again, she has to travel across the state to have them done.

DYS does not want her to do it again. She says they mildly hurt a little. I think I would have to take something that would loosen me up. One woman that my DDnL#1 knows had a tattoo of a sun around her belly button; but, then she got pregnant ad it grew as she got bigger and bigger. She pulled up her shirt to show us. I wondered what she would feel like if her tummy did not go back to normal, making it look like the setting sun. LOL!


Becca – Oh Dear – I cannot imagine having a piercing on you nipple. They’d have to knock me out to do it; and, every time I see it has been done; I shudder!” My DDnL#1 had the inside fold of her eye pierce and it got infected and hurt for a long time, she might have even had it taken out. DOS was furious! She had heard that it helped with ‘migraines’; but, having an infected ear made them worse for a while. I don't even know if she still has it in.


RE – We have a scale; but, it isn’t consistent and it weighs heavy; so I just get weighed at my MD’s every 2 weeks. After a weekend of Women’s Retreat and fabulous food; I put on 3.5lbs; I am not happy with it; but, I really did not exercise this past two weeks to speak of. Today I walk 5,300 feet, walking the dog around the property; took me 1 hour and 25 minutes. For some reason, that doesn’t sound very far for as long as it took me to do it. I use a walking stick and take 4 steps for every time I put the stick down. I am in awe of the people walking 12,000 steps a day.


Joyce – We have one toilet that has a leaking tank; I want one that sits up higher in our MBR; take the toilet into the other bath; and, buy a ‘new’ toilet. I don’t want him to do it either, even ‘if’ he is capable; I want to leave that up to a plumber. I think he wants it, too. Neighbor that owns the land across from us is a plumber.


Sharon – I don’t think I have ever won things that I wanted until now. The cross is really pretty and dainty. Took my other necklace off; and, the cross sits right where it should for wearing all my tops.


Lisa – Tell your DD to turn the turkey breast side down when cooking it; it captures all the juices as they drain down. It just won’t be the big brown turkey you are used to seeing on the table; we cut ours as we take it out of the oven. It’s still brown; it’s just not tits side up.


KJLaMore – I love the music from my HS days – 1965 – 1969; after that the music seemed to get pretty ‘funky’. That’s about the time Janis Joplin came into the lives of my generation. I did not like her for several reasons. Went to ‘art school’ (late ’60’s and early 70’s) so I had to put up with a lot of ‘hippy-types’ and the religious freaks dancing on the sidewalks and trying to talk to you. Dressed in flowing pants, usually pastels. I don’t even remember what they were other than they were freaky. Shaved heads, flowing clothes.


Tere – I like Moscato wine … what is ‘flip flop wines fizzy pink Moscato’???


Michelle – So I ‘think’ what my sisters and I were doing was ‘correct’; highest double in the middle; then we worked out our train (one in front of us) out as far as we could; then, the play started on a rotating basis; anybody could start one of the 4 other trains if they had the number of the double one in the center; anybody could play off them; but, we played that anybody could open up the double before any other play could be played. It was just left open for anyone to play off it. Trains only went on the 3 or 4 (depending on number of people playing); like when you could no longer able to play your own individual train. If the turn came around to you and you could make a play anywhere; your train came off. When it was ‘off’ nobody else could play your train. If you put down a double on your individual train; but, could not open it; you had to draw that number before you could take your train off. Actually, how we played was that someone had to play that closed double BEFORE anybody could play on any of the other trains (up to 8 slots). The lady who was giving us ‘tips’ about the ‘right way’ to play it said that some MT’ers were quite protective and somewhat vicious when it came to playing with them. I don’t want that type of set-up. We were just playing for ‘fun’ and not for ‘money’. I played a 2-person MT game with one of the younger women. Nice way to sit and talk and get to know one another.


Barbie – Sorry about your dear ‘fur baby’. It’s hard when you know things are not going well. We’ve always had ‘smaller’ dogs and were told that they normally live longer than bigger ones.


God Bless!
Lenora

Hi ladies....wonderful reading about you! My name is Marilynena and I live in sunny California! I am so tired of going to the Doctors for innumerable tests and they still cant diagnose me. I feel so weak and tired...next week I am scheduled to see an oncologist. Meanwhile I will enjoy my garden and my goal for November is to set an alarm to ring every hour to remind me to drink water! Will make sure I eat my greens for breakfast lunch and dinner. And most important get at least 7 hours of sleep a day! Take care of yourselves and have a fun day!
Marilynena in California

Here's the patio at our RV spot.

Joyce wrote "Janetr, when I first had to go off work with my MS, I had to go on long term disability my hospital offered. I got that until I got my SSD. And yes, you get a nice check plus the back check from when I first went off work. But then the bad news came.since I was given back pay my LTD said they paid me and then SSD gave me a check for the same exact time. We knew that would more than likely happen so we just deposited the back check until the LTD insisted they be paid them back. My lawyer did step in and accomplish me not having to pay the whole thing back They settled on $4000 less than their original demand. And the lawyer did not ask for anything for his work. He said it was all part of him working with me for my denial of SSD and going in front of the judge. Wheeeeew."

We've already been thru all of that, and we did have to give all the back pay to the insurance company, but Jack is still getting LTD payments from his company insurance plus SS disability to give him an income of 60% of his previous annual salary (he was flying for a air freight carrier). What I mentioned this morning is disability from the military as he is retired military after 23 years in ths Air Force. He was exposed to agent Orange at several air strips in SE Asia during the Vietnam Era. Some of his medical problems now are most likely due to that exposure. Not only will we not owe any of the retroactive payment to anyone but if Jack predeseases me, I'll receive half of that monthly disability until my death. This has nofhing to do with Social Security, this is from his military service.

Janetr okc

Lenora I had my eyebrows and both upper and lower eye liner tattooed several years ago and LOVE it. Would do it again in a heart beat.

Janetr okc

Hello, Darling Dames;

Well, NSV for the day: I am wearing one of the “too small” shirts I got at K-mart... a deep teal color, with an interesting texture that shows off my curves... and I am wearing a pair of 16-18 pants from the regular ladies dept – rather than from the Women’s plus size area. There IS a size difference... so, I am feeling a little sparky today. Not sure, it may also have to do with the copious amounts of caffeine I have had, today...

I tried doing the Mirror Selfie thing – but, alas, my hands shake so badly I can never get a decent shot. I guess I will have to wait for another day when someone else can catch a picture.

Not much else to report, today... another Arm day at the gym. I am pathetically weak in my upper body – so, I am struggling with 30 lbs on my shoulder press and my bicep curl... I figure it will be a while until I can raise the poundage on those two exercises. My Row and Lateral Pulls are better – so, I have some small hope for my poor weanie arms. Maybe someday my Baby Biceps will grow into big strong muscles....

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Sherry/PDX - All this talk of piercings... *shudders* I can’t even imagine. That area is sooo sensitive. I wouldn’t want to hurt the girls that way! And I am glad that there is at least ONE neighbor that is friendly. I hope you two will be good friends. You can never have too many of those. So glad the window leak was an easy fix.

Becca - Ah the classic Sunday Comics wrap – very colorful and fun! You girls went way more “Wild West” that I ever did... I just have a boatload of ear piercings. I have NO pain threshold.

Margaret – ((Hugs!!)) Sorry for all the trauma... but so glad everyone is ok. Nice that the window can be fixed by just replacing the glass.

Joyce – So glad you got to chat with your girls! And I am with you – I did one bathroom this weekend – I have another to do on Saturday... *sigh* Too many things need fixing in my albatross of a house. SO want to sell it and move.

Gloria – You were right to say “no.” It’s the one word we women tend NOT to use enough. Glad the boys are feeling better and hope their Mom gets her *kitten* together, soon.

Carey – ((Hugs!!)) Made this week for your November Tai Chi Goals! Whoot!

Janet – Always nice to see the shock on people’s faces, isn’t it? Gratz! Gorgeous Pictures! Loving too many states... hmmm. Is there a State-anon?

Katla – Thanks! Slow is the hardest part. And great work on getting the storage space built. You can NEVER have too many closets! And if DH insists on wiring a light – oh well – you will just have your battery LED as back-up.

Heather – So glad all is going well with the scanning. And Thanks!! I can only hope to look as fabulous as you do, some day in the distant future.

Sharon – Thanks! Have you got ink? I have yet to think of anything that I particularly want on my body for the rest of my life – but, I am not opposed. Again, zero pain threshold – so that has been a concern, too. I suppose the most likely tattoo for me would be Eyeliner!

Lisa – I am so glad that you have the part-time thing happening, soon! You need a break. ((hugs!!))

Allie – I am glad Homer is doing better – but, I hope you get a breather, sometime soon.

Pip – You and Kirby! So darned cute! It’s wonderful that you two finished the race together – even when you needed to walk.

KJ – Thanks! I really am psyched about the whole thing. “Carpe Diem” is a fabulous thing to have... Certainly something that will still apply when you are in your 80’s or 90’s. Nice. My version of June would also swear. LOL.

Lillian – Sorry your tablet has the munchies... has it been to visit Mary or Sherry? LOL.

Kate – Hope you are having a grand time!

Cheri – The moon has been huge, lately. I was looking at it last night... and that song always runs thru my head: The moon at night, is big and bright *clap* *clap**clap**clap* Deep in the heart of Texas....

Rita – Rock on with your bad self, Miss Rita! Meeting those goals!

Katy – Hello! Exercise is the bomb! And playing with a two year old is probably going to contribute to that exercise, too!

Tere – Aw, I hope you feel better, soon! Enjoy the wine! Sleeping is a good thing.

Michele – Perhaps for Christmas this year, you can give Jess a few of those things that you always have to bring... her own gravy boat and such. Sounds like perhaps her house might become a Holiday Destination of choice – might as well make it easier on yourself.

Carol – Sorry about your Mom, Sweetie. ((Hugs!!))

Barbie – Fingers crossed for Brandy. ((Hugs!))

NYKaren – MMMMmmmmm. Butternut squash... you will have to tell us how that one comes out. Sounds great...

Lenora – I am in awe of the 12,000 step girls, too! I seldom get in more than 6 or 7 thousand... but, usually 2 or 3 thousand of those are on the elliptical – so, I think it evens out, a little.

Karen/VA – Have the pooches made a ransom request? Do I need to send steaks to get you released?

Marilynena – Welcome!

Toni - Your Hubby sounds like a keeper. Sounds like you had a great day!

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White Beans and Ham for dinner... saving the leftover curry for tomorrow so we can alternate meals. I don’t have to actually cook again until Friday.... WHOOT!

Hugs for Everybody!!

Re in TX

Michelle - meant to send you a hug about your Y closing. Been there, done that! It is so disappointing.
TNToni

Heather: You are on a roll! You are getting so much done and I admire you for it. I'm glad your friend with cancer is going to get treatments. I hope they are successful beyond her hopes and expectations.

Gloria in WA: No one sick and no floods are two very excellent things. Yay! :bigsmile:

Tere: The riding lessons are so good for me. I hope you're able to work them into your life, too. :flowerforyou:

Barbie: I'm so sorry that Brandy has cancer. I hope she can have some more quality time to share with you. (((HUGS)))


Tomorrow DH has an appointment with his MS Doctor and I'm going with him instead of to yoga. I hope for a good appointment for him. DH has done so much to improve his situation since the last time he went to see the doctor. I hope all his hard work is noticed. I think he is a walking miracle. He says he is tired. He is doing so much more than he did before that being tired seems like a natural consequence in my mind. I hope he gets some encouragement from the doctor.

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

Michele NC - Oh wow, I discovered a new (to me) grocery store here in Swannanoa, Ingles Foods, they have so much stuff I could spend three dsys in there. Even my, not particularly interested in food, husband was impressed.

Janetr okc

barbiecat wrote: »

janetr, when we were RVing we thought we'd like to live in Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana, and British Columbia until we got home and remembered how much we loved living where we were.

That made me laugh, Barbie, you are so right. It has all been beautiful and I've enjoyed every minute of my "big adventure" but not sure I'm ready to trade rush hour traffic in some of these places for Oklahoma City's VERY light traffic. We are creatures of habit.

So sorry to hear about Brandy, love on her all you can for as long as possible. (((Hugs)))

Janetr

TNToni: Quite the hubby you have!
Re: Congrats on the NSV...you deserve it!
Katla: Hope things go well with the Dr appointment tomorrow.
Janetr: Loving the fabulous pic's
Barbie: Sorry about Brandy - I hope that the additional pain medication helps her.
KJ: Tattoos are such a personal choice. Good for you for sticking to your decision.
Heather: You're on a roll..:)

Have a good evening friends,
Carey - Northern Alberta

Goals for Nov:
- Increase walking by at least 100 steps per day
- Get to Tai Chi at least once a week
- Increase daily water intake

Janetr- beautiful picture! I can hardly wait until my DH retires and we can go RVing! Do you belong to a Good Sams or anything like that?

Barbie - so happy that you were able to take the dogs for a walk! I hope that Brandy gets relief with the change in meds.



Mary from Minnesota