WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2017

Carol - NOT me; I am not even sure how to actually post a picture; I know the icon to use; but, haven't tried it yet.

Joyce – I don’t know what color you thumb is; but, with the windows so low, I would put in a low, spreading (don’t know what it is; but, looks like a bonsai tree, if you got it small and trimmed it up; maybe come down the sides of the sidewalk with some flowers that will tolerate the heat (don’t know what Zone you live in, so can’t suggest any; maybe use that ‘reddish’ colored mulch around all plants and spay out at the street a little bit; maybe a fast growing narrow tree or bush at the ends of the corners of the house; just make sure you plant them far enough from the house that when they grow, you won’t have to cut them back. At the end of our steps, we have a plant on both side, I can’t think of the name but it starts with a “S”. Nice thing about it is that in the early spring it has the prettiest pink, star-shaped flowers and the leave are green. They do not fall off either; and, in the fall, they turn bronze.

Windows look nice. Windows World put our glass in the spaces where the screen used to be; the representative is supposed to call when he is almost finished with a job that he will be working on down here. They have to come from Tifton, GA. I hope they will do what we think needs to be done. I guess we will see when he comes. I live in Zone 8 and we can grow most things. Do NOT plant any Bradford Pears, while they bloom in the spring, the odor they give off is awful. Lot of places will try to sell people that, when they ask for a fast growing tree (that blooms). There are other trees that would do better; another thing about Bradford pears is in a high wind, they will split right down the middle. That is about all I would suggest; maybe a couple of trees in the yard away from the house. Check with the Arbor society; for about $10 they will send you trees to plant that will do well in your area. We’ve gotten dogwood trees, maples, and others which Louis has planted around our yard.

Are the pieces to you quilt that are extra big enough to make pillow, maybe? Or use the pattern in the center of a pillow?

Claudia – I don’t blame your husband for wanting to miss all the crowds on Cinco de Mayo. That would be Louis' outlook on it, too – or go in the mid-afternoon. That is what we normally do. I would not mind Mexican tonight; but, can’t have that many calories today. I am over my allotted amount by 57; so in a little bit I will be walking on the treadmill. Heck, I might go outside and walk since it is so pretty and they are forecasting rain tomorrow. The only thing about doing that is you don’t burn the number of calories even ‘if’ you walk longer.
I’ve tried on slip-on Sketchers and don’t like the feel of them. I have a couple of pair of Sketcher sandals and like them. But, the slip on, slide up and down the heel of my foot, which is pretty narrow and I have a very high instep. I can wear anything from a 6 ½ to a 7 ½; with the latter being what I wear most often. DDnL#2 gave me a pair of really cute sandals, we wear the same size foot; after getting home, I realized that the toe was a lot further out than I normally wear and the first and only time I wore them I felt like I had to ‘high step’ to keep from tripping over them. DMGD said she would probably never wear them; a friend of DDnL#1 said she would try them, I guess they must have fit, I did not get them back. They almost looked like they were 8’s.

I’ve seen some shoes (tennis type) that have velcro closings; but, I don’t wear tennis/walking shoes; because they hit my heel in the wrong place or they are too wide for me.

Kelly – When my oldest niece got to that age of “WHY’s”; my middle sister was taking care of her and no matter what she said, Jennifer would say “Why?” After a morning of this, she got tired of it and the next time she said something and got a “Why?” She said very strongly, “BECAUSE BLUE BIRDS FLY, THAT’S WHY!” She stopped asking “Why?”

Sharon - I’m almost afraid to ask; but, what are ‘breast shields’? Our DMGD has her ‘learner’s license’; but, she has not ‘learned’ to drive; she is now 16 and can’t get her DL because it means a car test with a stranger in the car, no parents. But, if she does not get her license by August, she will be 18 before she can; if not then, will have to wait until she is 21. Her parents are ‘not’ happy. I could solve that issue in a heartbeat; by taking away her electronics and drag her kicking a screaming in the car and make her drive down the 450+ miles of dirt road in the county. I could not WAIT until I was 16 and could drive a car. Daddy bought us old cars. Mine was a 1960 Baby Blue Ford Fairlane. It had a heater and a working radio, no seat belts and bench seats. I could and would pile in as many people as I could, even if they had to sit in someone’s lap. Of course, I guess that would now be considered ‘distracted driving’.

Lanette – I saw that same picture on FB. Weird looking; but, I could guess it could be earth. I think everybody ought to learn how to drive a ‘stick-shift’ although you don’t seem too many of them now-a-days; if you were the only one someplace, only had a stick-shift car, and someone needed help … you’d be happy to know how to do so. I learned 3 on the column from a boyfriend; and, 4-in-the-floor from another HS classmate. The first one was a 56 Ford; and, was like driving a tank; the other was a newer Jeep and we’d ride up and down the hills beside I-75 when they were building it. It was fairly hilly where I grew up in Forsyth, GA.

We still get calls from the same number that I reported; I guess they have more; but, if there is a call from out-of-the-area and I don’t recognize it, I answer, “Fire Department, where is your emergency?” That cause a slowing down of them. Someone said yesterday they answer, “Taco Bell, what’s your order?” I might change mine up. When we lived in Albany ‘one of the Pizza places had a number very close to ours, maybe 1 number off; I took pizza orders and told them we were having a “buy one large, get a medium free, get their address and told them we’d be there within 20 minutes, maybe 25 depending on traffic. If we weren’t there on time, to call back and we’d give them a special.” I think they ended up changing their number. Louis and the boys would just die laughing. When we get calls that the person asks, “Who is this?” I will either answer “Who DAT?” or “Who are you calling?” Never tell them my number and I don’t answer “Yes” to any question of ‘can you hear me’? It is a scam! Never have given out any personal information. Lady at Belk’s today asked a woman the last 4 digits of her card or SSN; she started rattling off her SSN and she stopped her immediately. Told her that only the last 4 digits was all she needed. Also said not to put the entire credit card number on the check; because way too many people see that check from the time it hits the store until it gets back to your checking account. I don’t do this and don’t give out my SSN. One day I got a call from someone saying they were from the billing office at the hospital and started asking questions. I said, ‘if you are actually from the hospital’s billing office, you would have all that information’. As soon as I hung up I called the office and told them I wanted to speak to a supervisor and told him what had happened. Apparently, I was not the only one that had complained about it, because he told me ‘that he knew where it was coming from’ and walked off.

Beggar lice are triangular shaped little seeds that sort of have a low pile Velcro coating that you get from getting into tall weeds. They won’t hurt anything other than stick to whatever you put them on. I usually have a piece of typing paper when I am combing Cracker. While you are at it you should also check for ticks; or check a couple of hours later. You can pull them (beggar lice) off; or better yet, comb through the hair with a tight bristled brush. At least that is what we do on Cracker.

TNToni – I remember when “Lithium” had been working for me, for 20 years; and, without doing anything different I became “Lithium Toxic” and almost die from it. But "Lithium" is now considered something I am 'allergic' to, so that nobody will try to ever put me on it again. They say, ‘if it ain’t broke; don’t fix it’ … but sometimes you do have to change medications ‘if’ they change another one or put you on one or take you off one. So far, my insurance has paid for most medications. IF they are ‘expensive’ I will get them through my mail order. I hopped all over my GYN for the asthma medication he Rx’d for me. 120 puffs … for over $60

Kelly – YUMMY! A hot pretzel, fresh out of the oven with MUSTARD! What’s your address? I will be right over!

If you stitch quilts by hand; you better have something protecting your hands; I would be pricking myself every 7 or 8 stitches. I’ve seen women sitting around a quilt frame and make tiny little stitches all over it. Talking and carrying on and never missing a stitch!

Heather – That should be an interesting conversation …

Becca – Either a jewel or some braided rope! Did he have bandages on his hand(s), too?

I think you have to be creative when writing out a resume; some things can’t be asked, and therefore there are ‘some’ things that should not be added. Easy to cull through them, for the good and bad. It’s the ones that are ‘questionable’ that you wonder about. Like you said, a face-to-face interview is best for anyone. My DOGD sells Arbonne, she really believes in the product. Today, I tried the protein shake; she suggested adding a banana and ice. It wasn’t bad; but, she said the vanilla was her favorite. I bought some frozen fruit to go in it. I don’t know if the added ice chipped up in it was what made me feel gritty; but, I am not use to that texture from the protein bars I get. But, I have thought about adding fruit to them. I can’t use Avon products for the same reason.

You’ll get there (goal); but, don’t count on a size 2 – we’d never see you again.

Dana – We haven’t decided what to do on our porch when we get it almost finished. I had thought about painting the floor; but, not sure we’d be very successful at covering the cracks between the plywood over the wooden decking.

Lenora

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Hello ladies: Women's meeting at church today. We had a potluck which turned out to be all salads and one lady brought a pie which was cut into small pieces. It was very nice. I had small portions of several salads and a piece of pie, water to drink. I was going to work in the yard but it is hot and extremely humid outside so I didn't last for long.

Cheri - Nice rewards!

Carol - Love the pom. He does look like a stuffed animal.

Katiebug - Sounds like an awesome workout.

Everyone take care, Sue in WA

Cheri, love the stand where you have your rulers. I always thought the wall between my sewing table was supposed to hold those things! I gave all my quilting things away to my sister's daughter when she started it up. She hand sews everything in her quilts since she doesn't have a quilt. She is trying to make quilts for all the kids in the family but she is starting with the newest ones being born. My teenage grandaughter hasn't got one yet, I doubt she knows she will be getting one. I made her one when she got her 'big girl' bed. I guess I need some how to tell her since her Mom would love to have that quilt. She made her Mom some quilted coasters for her coffee table but that is the only quilt she has made for her.

Karen, read your hidden spoiler. Such a shame people do that. Wonder what they would think if that was their animal.

Joyce, Indiana

Welcome, jag from another bug and WW convert. I love that MFP is free. You've found a great support group here.

Well ladies we are home, and husband just has a small top of the head bandage. They shaved is little scalp "island" of hair, or they offered to wrap his head again. Husband said shave away!

Drove home, and I am bone tired. Came home at 3pm, dropped off husband, picked up laundry and headed to the laundromat. At 4:30pm I was home making beds, then filling husbands medicines. After I post this, its off to my next door neighbor and organize her pills. I am still trying to readjust my blood supply!! Haha!
Take care my ladies!
Becca

Peach1948 wrote: »

Can someone tell me how to make the pictures smaller when I post them?

I just choose the medium or small options in Flickr.

Have read about half of the Handmaid's Tale and I am really enjoying it. I won't see the movie, but will probably watch the TV show.

I live in Northern Manitoba, Canada. Most of these people do not chew tobacco, but they do spit a lot, even the women. I think it is disgusting.

Hugs to Everyone.

Paula Y.

Paula - Your spitting comments remind me of the old days in the Paris metro. The notice in the trains used to amuse me no end.
"DEFENSE DE CRACHER" Forbidden to spit. I think my grandfather used to spit occasionally in the street (born 1892) , but I haven't seen it in ages.

I will get DH to ring up the Hove estate agent today. He's much better at those conversations. I'm pretty sure they will say we have come to the end of the line with the house. It's been over six months that they've been holding on for us.

Will take him up a cup of tea in a moment. He had a freezing cold day/evening at the cricket and came home early when it started to drizzle. Poor lamb. Hampshire lost.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

Leigh - Great NSV. Isn't it wonderful to run up the stairs without effort?

NYKaren - I think each job we have teaches us something.

Allie - Make sure you tell the attorney everything. Positive thoughts and prayers winging your way.

KJ - I have always eaten my eggs basted as well. I'm not sure why.

Karen in Virginia - Thank you for the Lily of the Valley photo.

Cheri - You picked some great rewards.

Carol - I work as an assistant manager in a Toy store.
Your Pom is very cute.

Toni - You are a strong woman, sticking to your goals while waiting for that shoe to drop.

Lenora - The "breast shields" are exactly that to be used with breast pumps. It's against Health Canada regulations to take anything like that back. Besides - YUCK! who wants to buy those if the package has been opened?
I remember the days of seeing how many we could pack in my friend's VW. Yup, I think that would be considered distracted driving. Lol

Went to see the psychologist today. He tells me to listen to my body as it is trying to tell me what to do. I know I need to get out before I give myself a stroke or heart attack. Now, the question is how to exit and which can be accomplished the easiest. The quest for a doctor because of mine taking a medical leave is getting exhausting and frustrating. The sister clinic which has a doctor taking patients won't allow me to go with her as my doctor will be back at some point in time (maybe). I have been a patient at my clinic since 1997 and I know that going forward I need a primary care doctor (they say there is no one to cover her patients). It was a long and heated discussion with the clinic manager. My daughter is going with me tomorrow and we are demanding that they come up with a plan for me. I don't care if there are "thousands of patients that find themselves in this situation" Really, is that comment useful in any way to me? I still do not know the results of my Xrays because so far there is no one to deliver the results. GRRR and Ugh and a bunch of bad words.

I picked up my little sweetie and took her to dance. She was very talkative on the way home. The daughters were in pre-school except Elsa who was in Kindergarten because she can make her own lunch. Harmony's "babies" live a rich and varied life. Tonight she was going to take Pumpkin out to see the sun set. She kindly explained that was when it wasn't daytime anymore but you could still see part of the sun and "it's absolutely bootiful" Also sometimes her kids need a pacifier so "they can calm themselves the heck down". Grandma learns a lot every time we have these conversations.

Larry took care of supper. By that I mean he took me out for late pizza. We will eat something healthier tomorrow.

Feeling exhausted, frustrated and a little bitter.

-Sharon in Lethbridge

re onederland (insert dancing line of emojis here). That is terrific! If I remember the last time you went to your folks you did great with all the swimming--you've got this!!

I am trying to pack food for my road trip so I don't eat my trigger foods. So my cooler will have great foods that help with that--protein like eggs and nuts, bananas which always suppresses
My wanting to eat. I'm even gonna use a thermos for coffe so I won't have to go near the food stalls, just gonna stretch my legs. My 6-hour drive is Friday after work so I've go time to make a plan!!

Strategy is stronger than will power and not punishing my body when I'm stressed or sad is a better choice that I'm learning to make. Sometimes I need to remind myself of this over and over again when tested!

NYKAREN

Morning Ladies~
Yikes I had nightmares and was tossing all night..and my voice is about gone.. I think from pollen...going to get Taliah on bus, then see my DFIL, and going to pay off my loan at bank and fill a script.. going to be rainy and chilly for the next week.grrrrr