WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2017
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening my dear Friends,
Weez, welcome. I hope you get to come often and join right in. I mean, after all, you had me at “Orphaned Grizzly Bears”. I was diabetic when I started this journey and have now been off my meds for almost two years and keeping my A1C at 5.1 or 5.2. I hope you will be able to do the same.
Pip, I loved the pics at the doggie run. Ok, Furry 5K.
KarenVA, I like your quote. I always hope things work out.
Allie, I’m just so proud of you for staying strong. ((((Hugs))))
Joyce, I loved it when you said, “I was going to post yesterday that someday Olivia, Mia, Jaukeem and Bea to some extent that they all grew up together. They have a lot of grandmas!” That is so true. I think those are great pics of Mozart. I love the one with his head on Melody.
Penny, that is quite a hare you have there.
Tere, an adult trip to Disney is wonderful. I just hope your DH can let his inner child out a bit easier than mine did.
Dana, so glad you are feeling better.
Heather, I love your travels so we all get to go vicariously through you.
Kate, for the first time, when I saw your picture tonight the white sign behind you looked like angel wings.
Lanette, congrats on the success at the gym. Keep it up.
Katla, so glad your cast is “horse friendly” and you have permission to ride again.
Ginger, it’s wonderful that you were strong enough to walk away all those years ago.
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 gave myself a haircut today. I messed up the hairline in the back but it will have time to grow out before my trip to the Moose convention in two weeks. I was trying to time it just right to not look like a brand new haircut. Lol Sending congrats to all those with victories and best wishes to those struggling. Thank you all for being you and for sharing your journeys.
Sending love, good thoughts and sunshine to all of you.
I Love you
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Stats for today:
16,000 steps
184 minutes walking Sasha and Bess
49 minutes riding the exercise bike
118 minutes working on my front yard rock project
The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.
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Dana Annabelle is a cutie, but she is my neighbor Prudence's dog, I just take her out walking.. Sadly, my husband really dislikes animals. I get my animal fix from other friends pets.
Well this afternoon I walked down the outside steps in front of Prudence and she walked fine. She had two really light cloth bags of laundry, so she drove there. I know, I know. But I can not tell her what to do. Her stubbornness is what keeps her going I think.
Becca
Oregon
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DGD and friend covered in goats. Sue in WA9 -
B.L. Weez - your hanging baskets are beautiful! So glad your diabetes is responding to eating better.
Margaret....thank you for sharing the Obesity Code info. Many interesting books were suggested in this group today, I was able to order them all from the library including Ginger's suggestion "Brain over Binge". Dropping carbs back does work! It's just doing it don't I know...
Becca, I am so glad your DH's surgery went so well...I too cannot imagine doing this endoscopically...I was worried they'd have to cut him open. Your sisters are gorgeous just like you and I hope Pam and Clair have a very happy marriage. Annabelle looks like a sweet little dog - hoping wherever Prudence ends up, she can have her furbaby by her side. So glad the senior assistance program person is coming to evaluate her. Do you know if it's a social worker?
Heather - sorry to hear DH is having anxiety about the upcoming trip. And sorry too that your son didn't get that job-- crossing fingers the next interview goes better for him.
Leigh - I think you said you had a stone floor in your home? If so does that help keep it cool? Except for a few hot (80's) days it's been rather cool here in the Pacific Northwest. Much cooler than it was last year when the heat wave started early.
Patsy - I'm a bit north and east of you in Lewis County, WA halfway between Portland and Seattle. Love the Washington and Oregon coasts...and the oysters and Dungeness crabs! Nothing better!
Tere - I love Blue and his smooth soft coat. He looks like he's in great shape ;-)
Tracie - best of luck with the knee surgery! Hope you are better than new!
Dana - so glad you got over the crud. Boy that was something. Your supper sounded good, I like little munchies like that sometimes too. My DH would join yours at Burger King! Mine is the same way about veggies - tho he'll eat cooked carrots out of our garden. And will share an apple a day with Sophie dog. Salads, other cooked veggies - nope. I wish you would write a soap opera! Enjoy hearing about your adventures .... I bet your life would make a good movie!
Allie - girl, you are on your way. I see new optimism and enthusiasm! You deserve the best life has to offer!
Katla - glad your little splint isn't limiting your activity much. Which finger did you break?
Meg in Omaha - boy you've had your share of bad storms. Hoping you folks in the Midwest make it through without any damage!
OK ladies, it's been a long day so will wrap it up.
Rosie is growing. Eating, playing, sleeping. Oh, and going outside every hour it seems. Only a few "accidents" so the whole family is getting plenty of exercise. I read that at 16 weeks, she'll be half her adult weight. She's ten weeks now. Hope she tops out around 11 pounds. Big enough to defend herself but small enough for me to carry.
You know, as I carry her out to the yard to do her business and she looks around at the trees and sky and birds... all of the things I take for granted, I think how special that this little life began ten weeks ago and is able to see everything so fresh and full of wonder. She plops down in the grass and buries her little face and I want to do the same and remember the joy of discovery like that.
Same goes for the babies on this list... Joaquin, Olivia, Mia... (sorry I know I'm leaving some out!).... they have a lot to teach us I think about being kids again.
Sweet Dreams!
Lanette
SW WA State5 -
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B.L. Weez - this knee. It felt good for a while - but now I have pain in it if I overwork it. And if I step a certain way - Yeeow! I just repeat ow!ow!ow! a few times. I haven't heard of the cold laser surgery. I'll have to check it out. I'm determined to get this weight off and get in better shape.
My dear cousin is an inspiration - he just turned 67 this week. Where is he? Camping out Day 3 of the Oklahoma Freewheel. Day 1: bicycled 69 miles, Day 2: 59 miles. Day 3: 70. Tomorrow he'll cycle 68 miles. 4 more days of riding. One of his cycling buddies is 91. Both of my parents are living and age 90. I could live to a nice ripe old age if I get it together!
Had another good day today.
--Ginger in Texas4 -
Ginger in Texas Good news- the laser therapy treatment is not surgery! It is a laser that is applied to your knee area that penetrates the muscles and joints and promotes more blood circulation to the area and more healing- up to 70% faster. Really made a difference to my knee.
Barbie Cat Wow, that's a lot of motion for one day! Way to go.
DJ So excited to hear that you have kept your blood sugar down for 2 years. That is an accomplishment for sure. How many carbs are your target in a day? I'm a bit confused on so many different opinions on the internet about carbs and diabetes and what my limit should be. (Will be in a training program soon, but wondering and wanting to do the right things now too.)3 -
I don't know what it is, but this afternoon suddenly I started to have a "scratchy" throat. I broke down and had a bit of ice cream hoping that would coat my throat. Didn't help. Then I had some "throat coat" tea. Seemed to help a little. My nose is running, too. Well, I probably need a good night's sleep
Going to skim posts. Really want to get to bed. My tooth is hurting, actually a few of my teeth. Going to take a decongestant hoping that it's just sinuses
Michele in NC
who is drinking hot tea but shivering
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Lanette hey there! No the lady is called an "options counselor" with the North coast Aging and Disability Resources , with the Senior Center here in Warrenton as one of their regional offices. I hope its a positive outcome. She realizes that come the 20th of this month, when she goes before the judge about her ticket, more than likely she will have her license revoked. Soi if course she's driving all hell and gone these days. Her family is coming next week and so things might change quickly. Hugs friend!
Becca.3 -
Charlie finally gave up today and went to the license branch. Yes, I could have gone with him. But I wanted to let him do it himself, well I kind of forced him into it. You see there were two tasks, car registrations for both cars and his license. He was afraid he would have to get back into a line to finish the second task. I have been there and know it is streamlined. You don't got out of there with grey hair and a long beard unless you went in with one. He was just sure he would be there all day. Toy see the registration only had his name and had the wrong insurance listed. So he was thinking about all sorts of paperwork he had to bring. He got home 30 minutes later with everything easily done. I don't like it that a drivers license has to be renewed every 6 years now. For a guy almost 70'years old, 6 years is to long. He doesn't have any restrictions on his glasses now but he was on the borderline.
Well he went to Walmart to find some pants, he refuses to wear a size that is larger than what he is used to wearing. Plus with his ileostomy, it is placed right on the waist line which makes him wear his pants down further on his hips. I have tried to convince him to wear suspenders under his shirt but it's a no go. Also, the pants he likes has a button along with the zipper. With his Parkinson's, he couldn't use that button. So a logical solution would be an elastic waistline with suspenders?????? No, he is a man. That says it. So he came home empty handed except for a Milky Way candy bar.
I have found a new toy for Mr Mozart. The rolled up little piece of paper. He loves it. It usually gets into the kitchen wher he likes it. You have all those obstacles of kitchen chairs, etc.When he is satisfied, he picks it up with his mouth and then goes and sits on the rug in front of the patio door, puts it down and starts all over again. But that spot is always the starting point. Melody is getting up to watch him. Also with the laser pin, she will put her head over the side of the couch and watch it. So maybe there is hope she will eventually play. I know my kitchen scales aren't like the ones at the vets, but I picked her up and wieghed the two of us and then put her down and weighed myself. If the scales are right, she has lost 6 ounces. But I am doubting that. Tomorrow Mr Mozart starts a new kitten food. If you adopt during a PEtSmart event, you get a book of coupons. One was a free bag of food, certain brands. Not the kind where you may find your meat as the last item. This is chicken and turkey, carrots, peas, tomatoes and other veggies. Melody eats a lot of his kitten food now, I can't imagine what they will both do with this new food. I took what was left in the Purina kitten chow and put it in this bag and mixed it up.
Allie, you are getting stronger and bolder by the day. Did you ever think you could stand up to him like that???? Proud of you sister.
Am thinking and praying for London tonight. You have had your unfair share of problems
Joyce, hot Indiiana.4 -
Kate UK3
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Karen- Olivia's photo gave me a huge smile.
Lisa - Egg is very cute. I wonder why that was the name that came to you? Who knows how these things work?
Lenora - You look fabulous.
Allie - It's refreshing to hear you dreaming? Who knows? Perhaps the dream will become your reality.
What's with Tom hugging and kissing you all of a sudden? Beware.
So, so proud of you. Stick to your guns.
Paula - Has drinking all the tea made any differences for you? I do drink a lot of tea normally but for whatever reason I've really upped my coffee intake lately.
KJ - Finding a nest of snakes would definitely bring my yard work to a grinding halt.
Re - Congratulations on reaching onederland.
Ginger - I am glad that you got away to make a better life. You are an inspiration to many.
Michele - I love the dragonfly.
I had a visit with my cousin's widow. I have pretty much known her my whole life. It was good but I had a couple of cries as he was all around us in that house. Good memories though. I was afraid she might not come to our Kast Blast in July but she promises she wouldn't miss it.
Took Keira to get her ears pierced. The first one went pretty well. Then she freaked and said she didn't want to do the second and to take the first one out. The girl gave her too much time so the little drama queen worked herself into a frenzy. She was tricked into getting the second one done but as soon as it was all the tears dried up. I don't think she has stopped looking in the mirror. I was going to have mine redone but there was no time.
I have been taking my trike aka "Sparkle Orange" out most nights but tonight it was pouring rain. I am missing going for walks with Chico and Larry. I hope that whatever they decide to do at the pain clinic will bring walking back to the realm of possibilities for me. My appointment is early tomorrow. I am nervous and hopeful.
Wednesday and Thursday are the days that the girls have their dance recitals. Hopefully we get some good photos.
Larry has decided to go camping this weekend. I feel like I have so much to do around here but communing with nature should be good for us. I think our DBIL wants to go with us but not sure how my sis feels about it.
Leaving you with a couple of my favourite photos.
How fast they grow.
-Sharon in rainy Lethbridge
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Morning Ladies~
Sharon In Lethbridge , He is trying to suck up..trying to get me to change my mind.. none of it working..every day I try and find a little more out and make copies, tomorrow when I have off gonna make copies of our w2s for the last couple of years, and paychecks for the last 6 months and last one for 2016.. alot of the savings financial stuff I cant really find. so It will be up to Tom and his lawyer to provide.. dont know if he has found one yet..5 -
Yea! The pain in my tooth WAS sinuses. Took two decongestants yesterday and now the pain is almost all gone. I had a feeling that's what it was. The only problem now is that these decongestants really dry me out and I'm wide awake at all hours. Hence, my being here so early.
Joyce - our cats love empty boxes. Like when we get a delivery of something, we give them the box. Another thing they like -- you know that brown paper that some places use for fill material? They love that stuff, they can hide under it and play. When we first got Loki we just had him eating the same food as the other cats. We (at the time) had to have prescription food for the one cat that was diabetic. One of my concerns was that he wouldn't grow. Well, today he's 15 lbs. He's not fat -- just big.
Sharon - when I was 40 I had a second piercing put in my ears. I thought this was so, so cool. Today I regret it. One of them closed up but the other one never did. Lovely pics
Right now I'm cold as can be. Soon I'll be so hot that I can't stand it. This happens whenever I take the decongestant. Well, could certainly be worse.
Michele in NC
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Woke up this morning and went into the exercise room. Put the radio on.
Horrible, terrible news of a raging fire in a multi storey tower block in West London. I have been in tears this morning, especially on hearing of the man who caught a baby thrown from the ninth floor. We have still to get the numbers of those killed, but it was 24+ stories.
Much love to all. Keep safe.
Heather UK xxxxxxx3 -
Morning ladies, gonna stay cool as a possible today, day 3 of our heat wave. Tough going in our school buildings as the only air conditioning is in the main office (go figure). Gonna give a more formal retirement speech this evening for my friend, I've worked on writing and delivering this one, so now I'm gonna let it go and just give it! Public speaking is not my favorite thing but the more preparation I give to it, results are usually okay. Food at this event will be truly poor, I will have salad but will also eat protein at home before I go.
DD and DH are giddy with the beautiful scenery, drove to Utah yesterday, and off to Grand Canyon today. They sound happy but aren't sending many pics to me.
Cheers everyone, NYKAREN3 -
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