WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2017

Having a good day. We put the horses out in the front pasture. It has been so dry there is not much grass but nice for them anyway and not nearly as dusty. DD and I got new blinds put up in the living room. The old ones were broken and taken down. We have had the blinds for a while but procrastinated putting them up because we thought it was going to be difficult. It was not! Love them and the color is perfect.

Mary - Sending you traveling mercies.

KJ - Be sure your donations to Red Cross are clearly marked specifically for Harvey victims. Otherwise Red Cross just puts the funds into their general fund where they may be used for anything including administration. Not saying they don't do good work just that money doesn't always go where you think it does.

Pip - I would like a little rain but hope you have dry roads during the ride.

Everyone take care, Sue in WA

Went to State Fair again this time with DH. Loved it. Passed a test where they timed me walking across a room and back If you are too slow it correlates to a higher risk of falling. I recently read that the speed in which you walk is a strong indicator to your overall health. Nice to have my knee issue for the most part behind me.

Margaret

Re and Becca: Won't be the same around here without you, two. Please check back when you can.

Katla: Very excited to hear you are going to be blessed with another grandchild.

Meg: We've got the same smokey haze here in Denver. It's pretty dark. I've had second thoughts about going out on the bike, so just did treadmill this A.M.

Margaret: Soooo happy to hear your knee issues are over. Stay strong.

NYKaren: You are turning into the new IP-meister. Bone broth now on my list.

Thought I'd spend a few hours in my office just filing and doing some brain work. Hahahahaha. DH had a slip up with his daily glass of pomegranate juice, and I wound up pulling out the upholstery attachment of our carpet shampooer to avert any lasting damage to our peach colored chair cushion. And, since I had it out anyway....well, you can imagine the rest. Four hours later, one entire room shampooed, laundry is done, and latest batch of IP yougurt drained and refrigerated. I used the whey to make green smoothies, which are sitting in recycled kombucha bottles in my fridge. Later will cook a ribeye and carmelized onion which we may eat fajita-style while watching the last few innings of the baseball game.

Oh, and the best news is that we have another little trip planned. My DH is an Air Force vet, and we never tire of military airshows. I got us tickets to see the Thunderbirds on September 23rd in Colorado Springs, about 75 minutes away from us. We'll head down the night before so we can get in early and grab good seats for the show.

Stay well friends. We can do this.

Rori
Colorado Foothills

I'm just busily working away on my ornaments, I have 17 done. I've had several people inquire about buying them. I would have no idea what to charge, but they are not for sale, I give them as gifts. Pics of a few completed recently are attached.

Janetr okc

Did an hour of an advanced strength DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Peak 10 Cardio Interval Burn DVD.

I suspect we'll be talking to Denise and Jess today. I really really need to stop crying.

pip - I know that a little rain won't stop you!

I told my girlfriend in Switzerland about this shower business and her response to me was "now I wish I was coming to the US just to slap Maria across the face". Jess is still very very hurt, but she's thinking about the shower. Denise really does want her there and I know Jess wants to go for her sister but she doesn't want to feel uncomfortable. Vince just told me (he hasn't told Denise) that with all that's happened, Angela isn't going to go to the shower. She's going to tell Denise that she has to work. Vince did tell Denise that if Jess isn't going, then there's no sense at all to her paying for the shower and tomorrow is the day when the restaurant needs the final head count. She'll let Denise know what it is. Her feeling (and mine) is that she's tried so hard and she's gotten nothing but negativity, Maria wanted to have her own shower, so now she's getting it.

I'm betwixt and between to going. One the one hand, I want to support my daughter (Jess) and her feelings, but on the other hand I want to support my other daughter (Denise). I know that she'll be hurt if I'm not there. Plus, my thought is that Maria will give Denise the "see, your mother doesn't even care enough to come to your shower". Vince suggested maybe going for an hour or two and then leave. Put in an appearance. What does everyone think?

Took things to the gal whose house we play mahjongg at, they're going to Charlotte to play at the gal who moved's house. In a way, I would really have liked to go. But my daughters are more important than a game.

Then took brownies to the guy whose wife passed away for him to take to Mexican Train tomorrow. Later went to WalMart since it appears that Jess wants to make the icing for the cake, so we will need Crisco. Actually, I wanted to just get out of the house. I think we'll go to dinner at this restaurant that used to be a train depot. I wasn't planning on Steve staying until today. Also wrapped the last gift for Denise and made the bow.

Went to dinner. Tried this burger that had beans and all stuff in it (vegetarian). The biggest problem was that it was so salty. I swear, I can almost feel my ankles swelling. Broccoli, didn't get the bun, it did have avocado and tomato on it, only water to drink. I didn't eat all the burger, it was just too salty for me. Maybe it's that I'm not used to salt right now.

wildhorse - when you say you're going low carb, what foods are you limiting? I'm thinking that I'd like to give it a try, I already cut out (for the most part) white breads.

While we were out, Denise called Vince to tell him that she called Maria to tell her that Denise was upset that Jess was so upset that she doesn't want to come to the shower. According to Denise, Maria was surprised that she'd hurt Jess. What? Isn't she an adult? She asked Denise if she could call Jess. She did and evidentally Jess was sleeping and didn't answer so Maria said she left a message. Once Jess wakes up, I am suspecting she'll call Maria. Personally, I would let Maria stew and then call her and tell her why I was upset (if I were Jess). Somehow, I don't think Jess will do that, but I'm sure she will tell Maria why she's so hurt.

Rori - how wonderful that you're going to that airshow

langman - To be honest, I like all the earrings. I do think that the second one is the one I like the least. When you put them on the (what's it called) things that go thru the ear, do you use some sort of back? If so, what kind?

janetr - breathtaking ornaments! I love all sorts of ornaments, so I am drawn to these pictures.

Michele in NC

Good evening ladies -

Too tired to say much but you are all on my mind.

Michele- I think you and Jess should be at the shower. Kill that b with kindness and rise above her drama. Do it for Denise. She is going to need a supportive family with what is ahead for her. Just wondering - why didn't each side of the family have a shower? That's been a tradition where I am from. In fact some girls have several showers. It would have saved so much grief.

Well, friends, tomorrow is my D day. I am going to talk to hubby about divorcing. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I feel really alone in this because I've told only 2 friends and my son about the situation. It's so good to have you to "talk" to.

Toni in Tennessee