WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2017

Seriously, though, Heather. I thought he was a lovely man :flowerforyou:

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Hi all -

Up til 7:00 am. I seem to be having a sleepless night about once a week now. I think last night was anticipating hubby's day off. He acts like nothing has happened and has completely ignores my distress. When I finally got back in bed I slept about 6 hours so I did rest. So thankful this is a day off for me.

Mary and Allie - thinking of you as you approach your major changes. Mine will be a little while off but it will come.
Toni

Annie in FL: Welcome! Best advice: 1: Log every bite and swallow every day, even if you go over your goal. 2: Stop by here frequently for support, friendship & advice. 3. Move more. Find something you love. For me it is yoga and horseback riding, plus walking. Others have different preferences. If it is fun for you, you're more likely to stick with it. 4. Stop by here often to give and get encouragement and support. :flowerforyou:

Heather: When you tour the US be sure to visit CO and check in with Rori. She is absolutely delightful. After my DH met her, his worries about the "trolls and imposters" among the women in this group disappeared. I'd love to meet you in person if you get all the way to Oregon.

Mary: Thanks for sharing the wonderful photo of Shep. :bigsmile:


I went to yoga today for the second day in a row. I missed too much of it during DH's various eye appointments and snow this winter, followed by other interruptions for car repairs, etc. I've lost some of my strength. I'm currently hard at work to reclaim it. I need to get to yoga an average of at least three times a week to feel my best.

Sending good thoughts for everyone facing flooding in Texas. I hope you're in a safe place and have no serious damage to contend with at home.

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

Ooh. Mia. Sounds exciting, besides the museum itself there is the Hands on Glassstudio that is a stand alone studio, shopping in the neighborhood called the Gafferdistrict and the Rockwell museum all in the same part of town. We didn't stay longer than 3/4 of a day so we didn't eat there, but if you are extending the trip Watkins Glen is an amazing park with hiking and beautiful gorges and waterfalls. - it's also famous for a raceway and there are a lot of motorcycle enthusiasts hanging around that town. If you love waterfalls and can't get to Niagra (which is 2.5 hour drive) then Watkins glen is about less than 40 minutes from Corning. Sounds like a fun trip-glass art is fascinating and stunning. Check out trip advisor for details on the sights--I absolutely wanted to stay in Corning longer.
NYKAREN

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Mary – Louis was painting on weekends or after he had made all his calls; he decided to quit that salesman’s job because at every turn they were cutting his territory into pieces, chipping chunks out of it for ‘new’ salesmen to have. He has made far more money painting houses than selling paper goods.

Dorrie – I have a Respironics Cpap machine; and, I am extremely claustrophobic. When they put the masks on me, I freaked out major time, then they put a half-mask on me and that was no better. Finally, they tried one that only covered my nose and that work great for me. Fits only over my nose. It is called a ‘Wisp’ mask; and, where you get your supplies should be able to fit you. My new machine is so much quieter than my first. The only thing I don’t like about it is how you have to put the water into the chamber. I am always spilling the ‘distilled’ water (which has stained my floor because it seems to have a slightly oily feel to it. The MD had to order that my machine start off at a 9 and work up to a 12; because I was not falling to sleep at 3. The next time I have to have another sleep study (in 4 more years) I am going to request having it at the hospital. You will be so much more rested when you start using it. I think I slept 10 – 11 hours straight. If I think I might fall asleep (nap), I also use it. I was surprised at how many times they told me I stopped breathing during the night without a mask.

Tere – Louis is ‘always’ doing something, working or doing something around the house and yard. The ‘only’ thing he has procrastinated about is finishing our glassed-in porch. I think he got a ‘quote’ on finishing it, just to shut me up. But, we can’t do anything until Windows World brings out the new windows to replace the ones with raw wood. Totally unacceptable; because there are so many 1” square trim and because we did not get it before they were put up, the raw wood showed from the inside as well as the outside. The installer (not the yahoos that originally did the job) came out and took pictures and told him that it was, indeed, raw low quality wood that had been ripped and it wasn’t even a straight cut. He would not have been proud to have the Windows World reputation shown in my job. They had ‘butt-jointed them together living wide cracks between them. So when he sent pictures, they came and brought out the higher quality trim. When he attempted to remove the first one, he cracked it. So they decided to re-measure them all so that ‘if’ he cracked any more it would not be ‘on him’ and they would not have to wait to come back. When I called on the Monday before we left on Friday the girl said ‘oh, Jamey has not been in yet and I have to wait for him to order the windows. To say I was pissed was being nice. I told her that we’d be on vacation this week and they better have them ready to be reinstalled. I thought I got the same damn song and dance line 3 weeks earlier. They WILL fix it to my standards (or I will be sending letters to every BBB south of Macon. I don't want to have to resort to that. I trust that they will stand behind their guarantee - which also includes the way they are put in. Can't guarantee their windows if the installation looked like it had been done by a 9-year-old.

I want Louis to do some painting; but, like the cobbler’s wife and children, it is the last thing he does. He did paint my kitchen; and, I want him to paint the cabinets because I have gotten tired of the blond wood and the hunter green counter-tops.

I’m going to go for a walk (expecting it to rain) … [back] got in 30 minutes; but, the muck was sticking to the bottoms of my shoes. Had to come and wash it off because unlike Georgia red clay it doesn’t pop off when you slam them against one another. It dries like cement. Will keeps a pair of good shoes and boots in his truck and also at the house. Sometimes it will suck his boots off. I remember a couple of years ago, before he fixed the road; we had to park at the gate and he came and got us. He carried me to his truck and when we got home, carried me to his house. Waited until the next day to go back and get our suitcases.

Lenora

Lanette I am waiting until school starts again. Would love to find a part time job in the mornings.

Heather this is probably the only site that I don't think there are trolls and imposters on

Machka the protea are magical. Interesting how the vegetation in other areas of the world are so different.

Mary hoping for all good things for you and DH.

Got things to do so later gators.

Gloria in WA