WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2017

Well I went back to see if I could see Allie's bed. I DID!!!!! It's gorgeous. I love the edging and the head board and the bedding and even the lady bug. My youngest grand daughter has one of those and it is her pillow every night. I guess it washes well.

I have had plantar fascaitis (sp?) and the podiatrist tapped it in a special way, gave me excercises to do and then fit me in an orthotic. Everything combined completely took care of it. I think a couple of years ago some one wrote about how to tape the foot. Or maybe I am thinking about my MS forum????? There may be a google search to find it???

I have been impatiently waiting to see if my blood count is up on my electronic chart. Charlie's blood work he had yesterday is up and is normal so I am proud of him. He had a real bad problem with magnesium with his atrial fibrillation. He had to have magnesium infusions. So I am glad for him. His fasting blood sugar was 108 though and it shouldn't be. But he sure loves his carbs.

Joyce, Indiana

thanks for the compliments about my Kirby, he was a cutie, still is... that's why i'm having him grow out his hair again

Playing catch up here…
Pipcd34: Adorable Kirby photo! Aren’t those pix from way back fun to look at? Will see if I can find one of my DH when he had hair; I think I have one of him in Vietnam—so his wasn’t as long as Kirby’s there! When he got out of the Marines, he started growing a beard then and I haven’t seen his chin since (tho he keeps his beard trimmed.) LOVE those pupsters too!
Annr: Love the dancing pictures. I am jealous! Taking dance classes is on my bucket list.
Christy in Melbourne: Sorry to hear about that kidney cyst – is there any chance it will resolve itself on its own? Good for you getting back into your normal yoga routine.
Barbie from Parkland, WA -- Welcome, I am also a newbie from WA – near Chehalis. You must have nice views of Mt. Rainier! Yes, the PNW is gorgeous and yes it’s chilly tonight. More snow on the way maybe. I am so missing my morning walks – with it dark, rainy and slippery I’m not taking any chances. Very nice, friendly group here.
Heather in the UK, those egg and cress sandwiches sound great. I remember as kid, cress grew wild in the ditches and we kids would pick it and pretend to have tea parties. I’ll look for seeds and try to grow some!
Time to close for now-
Lanette
SW Washington State

He still has hair, this is is short hair, couple of years ago

Barbie - so glad to hear the good news of your husband's test results. You are the bomb with your walking. Good job.

Janetr OKC

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Canookie: Congrats on the loss!

Michele: I hate sticking my hands in my mouth so I didn't floss very often. :embarassed: I was glad when DH showed me a better way.

Heather: The shin stew sounds very yummy. I told DH about it and we may be trying it soon. :flowerforyou:

Karen and other bibliophiles with too many books: Sometimes I drop books I no longer want into the return box at the library. They have an ongoing book sale in their lobby. :devil:

Pip: Kirby was a hot guy back in the day. Still is. You're a lucky woman.

Ivalente1: Great January goals. You seem to know yourself well. That is a big help. :flowerforyou:

Re: Vivid vixens????? Good luck with your knee. It may require more patience than you wish for, but taking proper care of it will be worthwhile.

Becca: I love all of your photos. (((hugs)))

Barbie: Great news from Jake's health check up. Yay!!!


We had dinner out at a Mongolian BBQ restaurant. I was nutritious and good for our health. DH has eye surgery in the morning, not far from our hotel. Then we get to go home. YAY!!!

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

Note to self - keep up with the ladies. I had a lot of catching up to do.
Mikesmom - Gotta love the moon - 26 lbs. lol

KJ- the baby shower theme is very creative. I'm sure it will be fun.

Gloria - I start my journalling with 5 gratitude entries. It seems to lighten my mood.

Marni - It was a balmy -10 F on my drive to work this morning.

Rori and Charleen - So glad you had the chance to visit.

Heather - Your friend is lucky to have you. I know you will do your best to support her.

Karen in Virginia - Simple Patty is burgers browned on both sides, put in a casserole dish , cover with Milk Gravy and Bake in 350 oven for about 40 min.

janemartin02 - Prayers and hugs to you. Some days will just be harder than others. Roll with the punches.

NYKAREN - An anniversary trip to Morocco sounds very romantic.

Re - Hoping there is an easy , painless way to fix your knee. Sending good thoughts and positive energy your way.

Pip and Becca - Your men are very handsome.

Allie - The bed looks terrific.

Barbie - I enjoyed "The Light Between Oceans" also. DH even liked the movie as did I. A few tears were shed.

Here goes. Sunday was Year End Inventory. I don't usually work Sundays but this I had to. It was hard to smile and play nice when really I just wanted to kick someone. I am finding it so difficult to be at work. Still researching options. It would be interesting to retire but I want to have funds to do things and I need to make sure that our health needs are covered. Nothing a major lottery win wouldn't fix.
We went to a movie but the name escapes me. Yes that is how memorable it was. DS came for supper with HER and the DGD. Larry made stew. I think he spilled the cayenne into it which set me up for a great night of reflux. I did take my medication. Too little too late.
Monday, didn't not work properly again. I need to do something before there is a sour taste in everyone's mouth. I don't like the way I am behaving. I picked up sweet Harmony and to her to DD's house. The girls had a blast decorating sugar cookies and playing babies. I was going to do some shredding after supper but sat down to watch TV for a few minutes and that was the end of that.
Son stopped in for a cup of tea and conversation. I shredded. Getting rid of years of paperwork now that we have the okay from the government. There is some interesting stuff in there. I might keep some tidbits for scrapbooks but will be very selective.

-Sharon in Lethbridge ( hoping for a mighty Chinook)

press day

Morning Ladies~
well when I ordered the mattress it was called ultra plush.. thinking it would be squishy.. it is not .more firm than I wanted..but will contact the company and find out what I can find out.. I did sleep well though...
going in to work early.. so will be a long day..tomorrow is hair cut and going to see the lawyer..

Heather . Wisdom!!! I have poured the rest of the wine down the sink and put the casserole in the freezer - I am moving forward- happy to have some company tonite and I am picking up DD and DH at airport Friday nite- I will turn this around today. Thanks for completely understanding NYKAREN

Good morning! Happy WEdnesday! Real quick! I survived the cookie challenge! I had my hot cocoa with a pinch of cayenne pepper and it did the trick. 50 white chocolate dipped oreo baby rattles! Done and stored. I think if I had to make a home made cookie (like gingersnaps or peanut butter cookies) this could have been a bigger problem for me.
Heather- Yes! Spring is coming and we do all kinds of planting/growing experiments! We sprout beans between moist paper towels, we spread grass seed or chia seeds on a cut potato that we have used a fork and made holes or grooves and spread the seeds onto, we have grown grass seed on sponges for Easter centerpieces (this also helps the kids practice scissor use as they "trim" the lawn. Fun stuff! Yea, YOU! Down a bit before your holiday! I can't believe that trip to Mexico is here! I remember reading about getting it booked, last spring! And you have cemented yourself in my mind as the Duolingo Queen! I want you to visit a new country so you can learn another language!!
Stay safe all of you dealing with snow, in locations around the country, that you shouldn't have to be dealing with it!
xoxoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

Becca fun photos

Christy hugs and prayers. My DH has kidney cancer they did not catch it as early as yours. We are waiting on his CAT scan to see if it can be removed. That is the idle way to get rid of the cancer. There is currently no test for this type of cancer. It is usually found when symptoms arise as in the case of DH or looking for something else.

Sue sorry you are not feeling the best. Take care.

SueB take care too!

Barb Happy Dance with you news. He was given good advice.

Joyce does your treatment include taking a cold juice can from the freezer and rolling your foot over it. The rolling to help you condition and the cold for the inflammation caused by it. I just came across this hint yesterday.

Heather WTG!

Snowy and cold here. Nice to look at while sitting inside. Driving is another matter. Choir practice tonight. Roads should be clear enough by then. Knee continues to improve. New sleeping habits are helping.

Margaret