WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2018

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  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Janetr - that's fantastic news about your DGS! Congratulations <3
  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 864 Member
    Janet, that's terrific!
  • ladylaura777
    ladylaura777 Posts: 68 Member
    I keep forgetting not to post smiles faces!!
    Love everyone’s pictures. I miss my dogs. I will be glad to get home on Friday.
    ~Laura~
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Kate UK <3
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,316 Member
    Happy belated birthday Laura!

    Happy Birthday Machka!

    Okie
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    HI! Will catch up later. Been crazy two days!

    Kylia in crazy life Ohio
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,258 Member
    Working today!
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,827 Member
    dreamwriter wrote: »

    Trying to find a way to put up with "HER" for my son and granddaughter. SHE makes me dizzy with all the senseless chatter. I have lost it a couple times lately. It seems she does nothing but b**ch about my son and complain about everything from the time she gets in the car. I have pointed out that we are not alone in the car, Harmony is listening and that no matter what Jason is my son. I doubt he can ever make her happy no matter what he does. He works too much, sleeps too much, doesn't help enough, doesn't make enough money, is taking every Thursday to go to NA, pays too much attention to Harmony rather than her, the list goes on and on and on and on. I have tried setting boundaries but that is only a word in the dictionary to her. I don't think she hears anything anyone else says. I have put it to her that even though I am not going to a job I still have things I need to do.

    -Sharon in Lethbridge, Alberta

    Sharon ... this is not a good situation ... we had a family member who did the same thing ... note the past tense "had." The relationship ended badly and left repercussions that continue to this day. I often wonder if we had been more persistent in showing our loved one how toxic his girlfriend/then wife was if it would have changed things. Probably not, but how I wish we had tried harder. Hugs to you.
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    edited March 2018
    Machka & Laura - Happy Birthday <3 Have a fantastic year Celebrating <3
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Rita: I'm sorry that your allergies are acting up. Are they pollen related? I can't imagine a big mold & mildew problem in the area where you are staying, although I suppose it is possible. :flowerforyou:

    Heather: I was curious about lamb and flageolet stew so I looked it up online. It looks yummy. I think DH would love it. I'm not a big bean eater, but the recipes I saw look good, and the photo with green beans as a side dish won my heart. :star:

    Lisa: Your chicken salad sounds wonderful. Yay for your DH! What a nice thing to do. :smiley:

    Julie in Eastern NC: I know that people use Apple watches to track fitness, but I don't actually know anyone who has one. It seems like you're getting great information and encouragement. Good for you! :flowerforyou:

    Joyce: I hope you feel better every day. :heart:

    Lanette: I hope you get more useful information from your next allergy tests. My allergies are mostly food related although I have had nasty reactions to Scotch Broom in bloom. I see less and less of it in our area. I think they've made a point of getting rid of it. It isn't native to our area and causes a lot of allergies in people. Good luck. :star:

    Peach & Lanette: I agree with you both about the social challenges that seem to come with retirement. We had lots of sailing friends and I'm still marginally connected with them, but since DH won't/can't go on the boat we're not actively involved with them any more. It is a big loss. I have regular contact with people from yoga classes, and they're a mix of men and women, mostly 50+. The fitness club is full of retired folks in the mornings. The younger set takes evening classes. I'm making new friends at the stable and that is a blessing. You might be surprised at how many "old women" are out there riding horses and taking lessons. The vast majority of my fellow students are women 50+. I'm picturing two very active groups--4H'ers and 50+. When the cutting horse classes are offered I also see a few young males & younger women. :flowerforyou:

    wgail8464: You've found a good place for support. Come back often and get to know people. :star:

    (((Barbie))) I hope the tests go well and lead to improvements in Jake's health. Sometimes different meds can make a huge difference in quality of life. :heart:

    Heather: You are making great progress in regards to alcohol and are both thoughtful and mindful about it. I'm committed to change as well. I'm not as successful at cutting back as I'd like. I'm not sure I can actually succeed unless I quit altogether. I've done it before with the help of Celestial Seasoning Peppermint Tea. It is a lovely evening drink and I plan to use it as my evening relaxer. :star:

    Sharon in Lethbridge: I adore my DDIL but am not as thrilled with DSIL. Neither of them spends time complaining to me about their partners--my son & daughter. I don't know what I'd do about it if I were in your situation. If you simply say nothing in response, do you suppose she'd catch the hint? She ought to be working on her dissatisfactions by trying for compromises with your DS rather than by complaining to you. :noway:

    Machka: I LOVE this: "Some call it multi-tasking, I call it doing something else while I try to remember what I was doing in the first place." :bigsmile:

    Janetr: Sending good thoughts for your DGS: :heart: :heart: :heart:

    Rye: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :star::bigsmile: :star:

    Angie: Welcome to a great group. :flowerforyou:


    We have a gorgeous and sunny morning, and I want to find a way to enjoy it. Maybe DH & I can take the dog for a walk a bit later in the day. It is too cold right now & the dog is at the groomer.

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon


    Tibetan proverb: "The secret to living well and long is: Eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure..."

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