WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2017

Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .

Good Evening My Dear Friends,

Ginger, your plan sounds like a good one. Good for you and good luck.

Paula, cute fur baby. We have a stool by the front window for ours to get on in order to see out.

Heather, what a cute picture of the girls on the beach!!!

M, absolutely beautiful pictures. What views.

Kate, that doesn’t sound good to wait. My gall stones turned into pancreatitis which they said is dangerous. I hope you don’t have more pain if you have to wait.

Rimmy, we love hearing what is going on with everyone. Don’t worry about being a hog. Lol That is my problem but it’s with food. Congrats on the great loss.

Lillian, a huge congrats on getting where you are. Go girl.

Allie, I’m so sorry for what you are going through. If there is anyone in the world that doesn’t deserve that, it’s you. Hang in there and hopefully it will be over sooner than later. ((((Hugs))))
to all the Newbies. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.

I had to skip a little and skimmed a little as I got behind. It’s been raining here for 3 or 4 days but should be over soon. I’ve been enjoying spending time with DD and her sweet dog. Yesterday I took BFF's DD to the airport to get her flight to Texas. Later, DH and I went to her house and picked up the car to bring here so the son wouldn't steal it. Hopefully soon we will ship it to Texas and get it out of our driveway.

Sending love, good thoughts and sunshine to all of you.

I Love you
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC

Becca: What is the name of your favorite flower? I think I want it to be mine too! Absolutely beautiful!

I hope everyone had an awesome day. So far I am meeting my daily and weekly and monthly goals. over 100 oz of water today second day in the pool. I have more energy since I started this program. What does anyone know about enzymes? Pluses? minuses? any problems with them? Any Brand suggestions? Thanks for being here this group is awesome!

Alexx Missouri

terewilliams wrote: »

Becca: What is the name of your favorite flower? I think I want it to be mine too! Absolutely beautiful!

Its a pink fuchsia!

Vicki in Grand Island - thanks for sharing your struggle! I know for me it is harder to share the trials.

Liz-Anna- Welcome! I am new here, too - you get lots of support!

Michele in NC - Otter pops are like popsicles. I like the ones from Costco. They are bigger and time taste better that the little ones from grocery store. One big one has 40 calories.

I'm grateful to report continued loss! At the gym today, I noticed I have steadily increased my speed to keep my heart rate in the zone! I have been exercising faithfully for over 9 months and have increased frequency and length of workout. Now that I am going faster, I may just work I that and keep time to 45 minutes plus cool down. I do like seeing that 400 exercise calories on my MFP log!

Louise in Vegas

Lanette – I think it is too hot for Rhodos to survive down here. We have different kinds of azaleas that bloom for a short period of time about the time the pecan trees leaf out (sort of can tell that Spring is actually here with no frost by watching the pecan trees). Can’t keep a ‘bleeding heart’ alive either. I don’t know why some shops even carry them. I’ve been nursing my lipstick plant which entails me putting it under the Cypress Tree (hanging up) and totally ignoring it unless it get really dry, we haven’t had that problem, enough rain to keep them alive. I’ve got a huge Staghorn fern in a hanging basket out there, too. I’m in Zone 8 and other than ‘tropical plants’ most things will thrive here. But, my orchids are doing fabulously out on the porch.

Mary - Gee, I’m not Allie; but, I think I would have someone follow him and take pictures. Don’t think I would miss the concert to do it. Someone he would not recognize; but, I would be vicious if my DH had taken up with another woman. One thing to remember is ‘ask’ for a lot more than you’ll take … you can always ‘settle’ for something more reasonable; but, you can’t ‘go up’. It is certainly ‘ok’ to be viewed as being unreasonable; when you ‘know’ you are; but, just trying to have as many bargaining chips as possible. Also, if one gets ‘alimony’ it should ask that it be named as ‘settlement’; so they don’t have to pay taxes on it, he will. I know someone who did that and got alimony until she retired. But, she got what she wanted because she PUSHED for it. Also, be prepared to go to court if need be; but, normally that is not recommended. Don’t forget any portion of retirement he might have put up during the marriage. Yep, DH takes up with another woman, he won’t be able to ‘keep her up’. I’ll have all the money, I’d have his ‘Florida’ home and he could just ‘stick it up his’ …. **$#&)*^$

Michele – I put a lot of Epsom Salt in my bath … it is really cheap. Enough that I can feel it before it finally melts. Usually not in hot, hot water; but, warm enough. You won’t find me in a ‘cold bath or shower’ on purpose.
When I was test-driving my HONDA, the salesman took me on a route where there was a near 45° curve (not really that sharp; but, sharp enough) the speed limit 45mph; he told me to keep it at that speed when I was going around the curve; that car ‘hunkered down’ and made it … I was more scared that he was. We have several really bad curves around here; and one I would really like to go up in a small plane to see how curvy it really is. I can take it at 55mph and never cross over the center line. BUT, if you are in the passenger side, you feel like you are going to fly off into the field.

Dana – I do think that Joanna puts ‘her’ spin on decorating, like a ‘signature’. Actually, you need to ask the people you are decorating for what they like, don’t like, colors and so on. If they are going to take all the furniture out of the house after they have their party to show it off; then, she should be able to take what she has and work it into the space and still have it look like it belongs to them. I ‘like’ the gray and crisp white; but, it is a ‘trendy’ color. Not long ago she did one up with either navy or dark green and it was such a refreshing difference from the norm.

Yep, sometimes someone has to kiss a lot of frogs to find their prince/princesses … it can be done. What you are probably talking about is ‘no-fault’ divorce (most states have this; it used to be that when a man took a wife, she literally became ‘his’ property and getting a divorce was a HUGE deal; because you had to lauder your ‘dirty’ linen in court. That’s bad, because no woman should have to stay with a man who beats her up, physically, mentally, or emotionally.

Becca – Beautiful flower … is it a ‘bleeding heard’? Or fuschia?

Felicia and others – and then there are blended families and sometimes when you have to be with ‘ex’s’ and ‘their new spouses’ for ‘dance recitals’, ‘graduations, ‘weddings’ and even a few ‘funerals’ … it can still bring up mixed feelings. But, now that step-daughter has turned her back on her Dad (after she took all his and his brother’s inheritance); we don’t even consider her to be ‘alive’. Ten years with no birthday card, Father’s Day card, or Christmas card, no calls, no invitations, (but that also is on our side as well). She won’t even be notified if something happens to him before me. That might be ugly; but, she is the one who turned her back, not him.

Garnetann2014 – Thanks for the recipe for a de-skunking; while we’ve been very lucky out her in the country, Cracker has not run up on one.

Mia – I had some surgery years ago that meant I had to be bound up; and, when they finally took it off 4 days later I had the worst blood blisters; painful – couldn’t raise my arms above my elbow; every move rubbed them and they’d rub and split open. Had to wear one of Louis’ T-shirts for the next week and not go out. I’m surprised they did not cause more problems; but, never cut open.

Janetr ok – Mia is going blond. Wasn’t her hair first a bit darker?

OK, I am going to ‘try’ to post a couple of pictures … maybe they’ll work.
Never mind, I can't even 'find' them. GGGRRRRrrrrrrr!!!! Guess maybe when I have my technician online he will 'maybe' show me or write the directions down on 'how to do it'. This happens all the time. It's gotten old.

Lenora

Lenora. The title on it was a pink fuchsia. It's gorgeous isn't it!?
Becca




The last pic is some sort of tube trumpet flower

Becca

Ladies could you all think positive prayers for my elderly neighbor? She arrived home today with numbness to one side, so an ambulance was called. I have walked her dog and will do it again before I go bed. I have fed her, and organized some bills for my neighbor. I hope everything goes smoothly!
Becca

stats for the day:

**wahoo hrm not recording right**
hip getting better :0)
bike ride hm 2 gym- 10.15min. 17.1amph, 153mhr, 2.9mi = 127c
apple watch- 113c
Plyometrics exercises- 3.50min, 1set of 10each, burpees, squats, running stationary lunges, single leg toe touches, ceiling to toe single leg touches, 127mhr = 34c
apple watch- 31c
SPIN CLASS- 15min, 95ar, 90aw, 9-10g, 7mi = didn't record-wahoo cal.
apple watch- 151c
bike ride gym 2 sumn sta- 1hr, 3min, 20esc, 13.3amph, 150mhr, 14mi = 514c
apple watch- 572c
jog station 2 wk- 4.52min, 9.37min mi. 94ahr, 180mhr- no, .5mi = 49c -
apple watch- 58c
jog wk 2 sta- 4.39min, 9.42min mi, 146mhr, .4mi = 61c
apple watch- 70c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 18.09min, 8.7amph, 153mhr, 2.6mi (and chasing after the kids) = 226c
apple watch- 174c

total cal 1229

Mary - I probably didn't use that much salt. I have a 16oz pkg, so I'll use that the next time I soak. A little extra can't hurt I wouldn't think. Then I'll just have to buy another small bag. I like to keep some for whenever I need it.

Heather - can you turn off the water to that sink? If it's the kitchen sink, then you can't. But if it's the bathroom sink, maybe you can

dana - cute picture

Meg - here's hoping for closer to 42

garnetann - thanks for that great "recipe". Please tell us, what did the chemist say was the reason it worked?

Lanette - sure you're just looking....sure

Got the fleece for the blankets that I'm making but have to keep it on top of my craft cabinet because the cats lay all over it and get their fur on it. I was putting one blanket away (I had it all cut and everything) and I fell off the sofa trying to get my craft tote down. Good thing I have lots of padding in the rear!!!!

Went to ceramics tonight, finished my dragonfly and it should be fired tomorrow so I can pick it up Monday. Started on this house number sign. Actually, I gave one gal money to get a mold but she couldn't get the whole thing so she gave me this house number frame. It's quite detailed.

Mia is so adorable

Paula Y - IF Lanette decides to get the puppy. Do you REALLY think it's an IF?????? Hope your hubby heals fast

Michele in NC

Janetr: Mia is a beauty!

Joyce: Hope you'll post a photo of Mr. Mozart. I understand the concern about his clawing you and Charlie, but just so you know, declawing a cat is the human equivalent of cutting off tip of fingers to the first knuckle. It can affect his litter box habits, as it can hurt to dig in coarse mediums. He is young enough to train to tolerate having his claws trimmed on a regular basis. Also, he you can redirect his pouncing on you by having frequent, appropriate, interactive play with feathers, strings and balls. He might be a tiny tike to you, but inside beats the heart of a little lion, and every game is a 'hunt'. Glad that Melody is accepting of his presence.

Mary: I'm so delighted to hear of your good experience with epsom salt baths. I'm a big advocate for natural remedies and food as medicine. Based on the last photo I saw of you, you don't need any more resculpting anywhere.

Becca: Will hold a good thought for your dear neighbor.

Allie: Sending energy, light and wisdom your way.

The .8 pounds I brought back from NYC is gone. However, I'm still 3 pounds over my lowest low. I remain forever optimistic I'll see that number on the scale again. Still working on June goals. Today is my DH's 73rd birthday, so I'm just being present with him, enjoying the basketball playoffs.

Rori
Colorado Foothills

Grrrrr. Auto correct drives me crazy. I was speaking to Becca.