WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2017

Allie - don't second guess yourself. You will know deep in your heart if Tom is cheating on you.
Heather in UK - i'm your polar opposite - I can't send to wear socks no matter how cold it is, even in winter.

Hugs everyone. Take care.
Paula Y

Today (Thurs) did Bob Harper's Pure Burn DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to take the deep water class.

KJ - the plan that we were trying to do was to give Denise a budget, let her learn how expensive things are. But Pete's mother blew that totally out of the water. Buying this and that, not talking to Denise or me before she does anything. Denise just told me that she got the girls these tote bags and had their names embroidered on them. That was very nice, but I think she should have asked Denise's opinion before she did it. Admitted, Denise would probably have said "that's a great idea", but I think she still should have asked. Denise just told me that the mother did send back the robes she got (hmmm...thought she couldn't <snicker>) and ordered other robes for the bridesmaids that matched what Denise got Jess. Finally she agreed that they looked nicer than the two different styles. The cake your daughter had sounds really neat. Denise saw this nice robe for her with the "bride" embroidered in dark purple. Since that's her color, that would have looked really nice. Only his mother had already bought a robe for her.

Vicki - one thing about that dress, it sheds glitter EVERYWHERE! One of the reviews said it did, but none of the other reviews said anything about it so I assumed it was just that one particular person. But that dress sheds

Volunteered at the Green Room today then went to Aldi to do a little shopping. They have grapes on sale, but they didn't have any. I'll probably go later in the week, also to get things for the bowling party that we'll be hosting next Friday. Then stopped at Habitat for Humanity (you never know what you'll find) and bought 2 DVD's (not that I need more). Actually, one of them was never opened.

Went to the mall and got spanx to wear under the dress. I just don't really care for how it seems to hug my middle. The only other size they had was 2 sizes up and I was afraid to alter it that much. Then I got shoes, not sure if that's the right size or not, but I can always return them. I needed them for the height of the shoe.

Next Thurs. I'm not volunteering at the Green Room so I'll take my dress to the lady to do the alterations. Before that I have a dentist appt (oh joy)

We have a Crawdads (baseball) game to go to tomorrow with the Newcomers. They have a "catered" dinner (greasy hamburgers, greasy chili, you get the idea). Every year they do this I take my own food, and this year will be no different

dana - congrats on the butter!

katie - breathe deeply. I know how scary that can be. One time they thought my mammo was "off" and by the time I was able to have another one, I had myself convinced that my breasts were hurting. It's most likely, like you say, nothing.

Beth - what an interesting wedding cake. I never saw one like it. It's really pretty

Allie - this lawyer might cost more, but you get what you pay for, and you'll most likely get better representation. So sorry Tom is on your case

Ann from TN - welcome. Just start walking a little bit, each day at a little more and a little more. Before you know it, you'll be walking great distances

machka - so relieved that things are benign

Lisa - what a great cake, very inventive using PVC covered pipe. PVC can be used for so many things it seems. Hope these guys intersted in the warehouse works out for you

Welcome everyone new!

pip - happy birthday

Heather - beautiful flowers. A friend gave me a tree (baby tree). Wel, my brown thumb pulled thru again. She gave it to me thinking that since we have so much property, we could plant it. That's not going to happen

Allie - I would tell the lawyer. What's the worst thing that can happen? The lawyer doesn't use it? No harm in just telling.

Michele in NC
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Sorry, late to the party. had a kitten that I had to get and spend some time with. All about that later.

Allie, you can do this. Tell the lawyer everything. They know what to do with the knowledge or even get a supeana (sp?) for his phone. I am so sorry it has all led to this. I know you didn't want it to. Remember, you did not fail, he did.

Pip, Happy Birthday. Knowing you, you did not take today off at all.

Love the wedding cakes. I can't remember how much we spent on our cake. All I can remember is that our photo package was the most expensive part of the wedding. And it was a small package. My dress was $99.

Well we got our kitty. We had to wait awhile at the office as there were other people there. They had him ready so I went ahead and opened up his cage and got him out. He has one powerful purr. If he meowed to much, I just turned him over and held him close with his little legs up and rubbed his belly and off to sleep he would go. I had read articles about how to introduce Melody and everyone seemed to say have the new one in a separate space for a couple of days. Melody has really been trying to go in the room where I have been setting up his space. When we are out and get back home, she is always at the door to meet us. But not tonight. She was in my room which I guess was a good thing though. So I just put the pet carrier on the bed with the door closed. They did the nose to nose thing and little one was the one that hissed but only once. So I took her in the office and closed the door and let him out. It was like letting a kid in a candy store! Running around, jumping on things, tail up in the air. I already had the toys set up so he was having a good time. But when I picked him up, back to the purr. So far so good. Right now I have left him there and in the living room. I dont' hear ay meowing so I guess I am OK. I had voiced that I am so used to calling a cat a her that it was going to be hard to get used to calling this one a he. So Charlie suggested we call him Mr. Mozart. But Melody has been ignoring me. I tried to hold her and although she didn't fight to get off my lap, she didn't want to be there.

Wish up luck tonight. I will again put Mr. Mozart in the carrier and introduce them tomorrow. I may open the door.

Joyce, Indiana

Thanks all! The results were a huge relief!

I still have to go back and see my oncologist in 6 months to check things again, but that's OK too. At least if something does come up again, I know he'll deal with it immediately.

Now to try to get back into exercising again.

Because there are no external incisions, I keep thinking that I should be fine ... but I've been really tired and somewhat nauseated all week, and just not up to doing a whole bunch of exercise. However, I've been doing a little bit of walking and plan to attempt some cycling this weekend.

PIP - happy birthday

MACHKA - great news on results

BECCA - you are so right about laughter. I love reading your posts, you have a great outlook

HEATHER - I love fuschias too, I have 3 in pots which are quite a few years old now

PENNY - love the photos, more please

Welcome newbies, hugs to those who need them and applause for successes of all kinds

Will do 45 min exercise vid and KB swings plus on day 22 of squat challenge then go food shopping. DH and I hate this but needs must. Weather is gorgeous here sat in the garden yesterday afternoon will probably do the same today.

Kate UK

kate wow that shirt is waking me up! What a happy color!!

Ah joy, Today i have a working visit with a former student, and watch her teach a little, interact with my students and have a general catch up-I'm blessed.

I am not really packed for this D.C. Getaway, I've got to plan food carefully, don't want to get caught hungry out on the road. Lots of fruit, nuts even gonna pack an avocado as that is an awesome hunger stopper-but high in calories.

We are planning on some of our favorite old haunts , a chance to reconnect and remember - stay strong everyone.

NYKAREN

Pip: Happy Birthday

DrKatiebug: thinking of you and good results!

Becca: Love your philosophy!

Weighed this morning and I am back where I was before the trip. Glad to know I can splurge reasonably once in a while and still stay on track! Sometimes I wonder if I am willing the pounds away!

Michelle ~ I am curious! What kind of robes are being ordered? What are they for?

Joyce ~ Have fun with the new kitty. Love it when they are purring and friendly. I am sure Melody will take over being the boss soon.

Lisa ~ You sing in addition to all your other talents. God has blessed you richly.

Dana ~ Those dark clouds look menacing. Enjoy your visit.

Kelly ~ I am the one who stresses in my family. My husband doesn't care a bit about fixing things in our home and about the only way I can get things done is to throw money at it and pay someone else to do it. Right now our rooms need painting and the baths need a make over, but, I after painting the entire inside of the rental house last summer I am just not up to it. Oh, to be 10 years younger.

We don't have any plans for the weekend. We were invited up to my DnL's mother's but she has just moved and I just think she probably needs to just be with her children. We will probably have my widowed brother-in-law over or take him out.

Carol