WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2018

evie1958 · April 2018

Oh my! It would seem I'm a blizzard!! I didn't even want to be a snowstorm! lol Seriously, hoping everybody weathers the storm without too much difficulty. Nasty weather some folks are having.....
Janetr, please don't ever apologize for posting pics of Olivia! She is just such a little cutie!
Katla, I grew up on the banks of the Columbia river! It never spilled over it's banks, it seeped through underground. Fortunately, it didn't happen all the time and I only remember one really bad year, but that was a REALLY bad year! Please be careful with those sockets, if the plug is loose it could cause electrical incidents, could be a shocking experience!
Well that's it for me for today, shower and bed are calling!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island

spikeyhair · April 2018

MICHELLE brass cleaning does need elbow grease but it is satisfying to see when it's done, even now I can't stand to see brass not polished you know in bars or restaurants. I don't have any now, wouldn't fit with decor.

Have a good Sunday

Kate UK

cityjaneLondon · April 2018

Still having trouble getting into the Food section of MFP. The Community bit is ok now. I've emailed them. I think it's a general problem. Not just me. :laugh:

Going to attempt to sort out my cover today. DH is off to cricket. None of the template covers are quite right, but I'm not really up to doing a freestyle one.

Will go for a run after lunch if it isn't raining.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

LisaInAR · April 2018

Morning, all...

Forced myself to stay in bed until 4 a.m. Central Time, but must have looked at my watch a dozen times in that hour or so. Still waking up at 4 a.m. Eastern!

Got here about 4 p.m. last night. The lady had sent me the wrong combination to the lockbox holding the key at the front door, so I put in an emergency call to their office number, left a message. But, me being me, I kept trying variations on what she'd sent me. Sure enough, she sent me 5911, and it was 5311. The "pop" when it let go was SO lovely. Took about 30 minutes to figure it out though. Good thing I did. She didn't call me back until 6:30, and then said she must have had a typo. Not terribly happy about that, but done and dusted now.

Anyway, we're in. Got the essentials in the house to make coffee, take showers, etc., everything out of the SUV and Corey's pickup. Only the panel trailer still to go. At that point, I went and got us some burgers (very virtuously eating mine with no bun, I might add

) and Corey got the futon put together. We took one look at it stretched out, and went to Walmart and got one of the 4-inch foam pads. I threw every blanket we had with us on top of that memory foam, dug out a pair of sheets, threw the last two on top, and slept like a baby. Corey's still sleeping, and hopefully will for another few hours.

As soon as I get a cup of coffee in me, it's back up to Wal-Mart I go, and get some shelf paper - other people's cooties in the kitchen make me twitchy, so it's mandatory--and so much easier when you do it BEFORE you put stuff in the kitchen. Won't be able to do the top shelves until I have my stepstool, but by that time, it will be light outside, and I can get the trailer open and shift the things I can manage into the garage, and find it!

Busy few days ahead. Egg's taken up residence in the sunroom, emerges every once in a while to complain about the house being the wrong house, and back she goes. She'll adjust, poor baby.

Love y'all...
Lisa in Arkansas (finally)

TrishasTime · April 2018

Hi everyone

Here in OZ we are in Sunday evening. I have spent the weekend cleaning our rental that the tenants left in a mess. The property manager was on the phone saying it is fair wear and tear, but how can a dirty oven, dirty showers, cobwebs, dirty blinds, finger printed mirrors all be wear and tear. They left blue tack on the walls. I started cleaning that off and in the end, my husband decided that it was too much and we have had to get a painter in. Oh well at least we know the walls was perfect when the next tenant moves out (that is if we can get one). The tenant had a cat in and even though the carpets where cleaned professionally, when I went back into today, it smelt of cat urine.
I have written a long email to the property managers about all the things I had taken care of and what the tenant needs to have deducted out of his bond.

Not sure what to do about the property manager as she is young

Machla - My husband is a shift worker and was working during the time I was in ICU, so he could get time off to be with me when I was eventually allowed home to be home nursed. As you know when you are in ICU - only close relatives in, so the flexibility that the hospital allowed us it worked for us. I am glad the down time works for you as you need time for yourself as well. More importantly, I am glad your husband is slowly getting better.

To all those that are going to be hit by the weather - stay safe

Trish from OZ

KetoneKaren · April 2018

Trish People can be so rough on rental property. I have never understood that. When I was a renter, I was paranoid about leaving things in pristine condition. I never had anything withheld from my deposit. It was always a source of stress, but I couldn't leave things in disarray for someone else to deal with.

When my mentally ill brother was moved into a facility, he had trashed his apartment. There were things that needed to be salvaged (some of his amazing artwork and some family treasures). Cleaning his apartment was one of the most disgusting experiences I have ever had. I was crying and gagging and cursing, LOL!!!. I worked for days to get it as clean as I could, but in the end, I had to give in and let the apartment management take over. They probably had to gut the place.

In my experience, the only thing you mentioned that isn't fair wear and tear is the ruined carpeting. (((Hugs)))

Karen in Virginia

This is an example of my brother's artwork:

KJLaMore · April 2018

Hello all! Happy Sunday! Happy Sunday evening to those of you on the other side of the world! Woke up to snowy/icy roads. There is only about an inch or two covering the ground and roads, here. But, judging from the news this morning the roads are treacherous. Felt bad for DYS as he headed out the door to work this morning. Neighboring communities began losing power yesterday, so I brought up our emergency bin from the basement. The fact that I was prepared insures that we won't lose power. I think that is a law written somewhere.
Tracie in WI- I am waving to you! I see "me" on your map, across the lake and a little south. I always look at what is going on with all of you across the lake to see what kind of weather is headed our way. We won't get your snow, the water warms it up and turns it into slush or rain.

Hang in there! Spring is coming! Found a nest of bunnies in my yard yesterday; as long as they stay put, they should be warm enough to weather the storm.
Janet- Oh my heart! The excitement on Olivia's face is priceless. What a cutie!

Well, my brain is fuzzy from very little sleep last night. Normally, that is not an issue for me; but had a friend contact me right before bed and our talk stuck in my head and kept me awake. Grrrr....nothing too distressing, just people, places and happenings from long ago entering my sleep and waking me up. blah.

Need to get busy with paperwork that I didn't get done yesterday. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

klanders30 · April 2018

Janet your photographer is talented, but with such a precious girl, no wonder!!! That pic is a keeper!

Karen I had the same experience, clearing out my brother's place, when he was evicted (from my mother's home, long story) and it was a difficult difficult thing to do.

Everyone facing this difficult ice storm, blizzard, stay safe and warm, and INDOORS!

Feeling like it's about time I pull up my big girl pants, and walk myself out of this down mood I've been in lately, I've got choices and privileges and blessings, and it's time to flip the script that is running around my brain keeping me in this ridiculous funk (some would call it a pity party) that I've been stuck in. Checking in with you should keep me accountable.....It's okay if I feel a little blue, its not okay to be sedentary and overeat with no control.

NYKAREN

cityjaneLondon · April 2018

I have submitted the cover for review. Fairly happy with it. There wasn't one that was 100% and this one doesn't have a subtitle space, but it will do. I've put the subtitle on the back. Can't get it all finally sorted until the company have checked it over. I feel strangely flat. Weird. Maybe I'll feel better when it's all done and dusted. I've been sooooooo long doing this.

A run will cheer me up.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

claudiawalsh1 · April 2018

Good morning, I'm new to this group, so let me introduce myself. My name is Claudia and I've been following MFP since December of 2016. So far I've lost 27 lbs which is good considering I'm 66 and disabled. I still have 15-20 to go so I figure maybe 2 years?? Exercise is challenging for those of us who cannot stand without a walker, but I've found some good sitting exercises on Silver Sneakers and YouTube. Also I recently purchased a tricycle so I could bike to the beach, 1.5 miles down our country road.

The artwork shown above is just so lovely, I would purchase it if it was for sale! Karen, please let your brother know he has a fan in Delaware. it is just beautiful!!

Claudia in Delaware

barbiecat · April 2018

Welcome, Claudia,You have found a great community of supportive women. I found this thread at age 62 and have lost weight and kept it off. You clearly have what it takes to meet a challenge. There is an exercise for anyone and everyone. A tricycle sounds like a great choice. I have a recumbent exercise bike in my living room so I can ride my bike while watching TV with my husband.

Barbie in NW Washington

kymarai · April 2018

Good Sunday Morning from rainy and chilly Ohio,

Things have been crazy busy at work. Better though knowing that Donovan is not leaving. It really helps when everyone (sister in law and niece) is at work together. Runs much better. I was unprofessional on Thursday with one of our vendors. They had a sale in March. We sold 4 pieces of equipment that had to be ordered. We followed instructions and ordered them on March 26th....they still aren't here!!!! One of the customers has cancelled his order= loss of sale=bad for reputation=loss of income. Apparently they changed shipping protocol and will only ship orders complete.....That would be okay if they had product to ship, but how do you hold up an entire order for a piece of equipment you can't produce for 2-3 months. Makes NO sense to me!!!! So now, in addition to just meeting their requirements for dollar amount for free shipping, we have to make sure that all the equipment on an order is available. I am so NOT HAPPY with them! I told the rep on the phone then take the *kitten* bagger off the order and ship the damn units! Then I get mad and start crying which makes me more mad! They are charging us $20 per metal crate (which are returned), 2% on all orders for "advertising", financing costs us 3.5% when a customer chooses to do that. And our profit margin on most equipment is only 12-15% to begin with! It is getting harder and harder to be an independent dealer.

The rental is on the market. We have a couple of outside things to do, but raining today. Hopefully will get those finished up on Wednesday. I need to change the oven light bulb. Won't be til Wednesday as I have a massage Monday night and hair appt on Tuesday night. It really is looking good though. One thing off to do list!

Today is get things done at home day. I have lots of paperwork to organize and finish up, laundry going, flipped the mattress, kitchen is cleaned (last time ran the dishwasher was last Sunday- was still clean dishes full) We have not been home to cook so only coffee cups in sink. Wanted to send you a post though, so took time to do that.

Trish- Rentals are a handful sometimes. In our case, the renter made an attempt at cleaning, but if this was clean, I don't want to know what it looked like before. Dirty is never acceptable wear and tear. I spent years in military housing and they expected clean when you moved out. We always spent the few dollars on new stove drip pans and even sometimes the blinds (if the cats, dogs or kids had damaged) That was much cheaper than loosing our deposit or getting charged. Our previous tenant has to pay for the door his dog damaged, but the carpet was due to be replaced after 12 years. I can't believe what smells people live with. Our other rental, they had a dog and a cat, yet when they moved out, the only thing, ONLY thing, that needed done was shampooing carpet which they were responsible for by a professional. They were only there 2 years, but the place was immaculate! They moved out on Saturday, carpets cleaned on Sunday and luckily had new tenants in on Monday! I hope you get the property manager straightened out and some compensation for the filth left. You may need to replace carpet... but could try an ozinator ( I think that is what it is called) It cleans the smells. We had to tear out tack strips as well as paint the concrete floor because of the dog piss. ((hugs)) May we both get good renters back in our places soon!

Lisa Welcome home! I understand about the cabinet liners. I have cleaned our rental up but still put in liners in the bathroom vanity drawers. The new tenants might change them, but the drawers were awful! Then again the vanity is 30 years old. I hope the moving in goes smoother today.

Heather UK- I think you are feeling some grief over the finishing of a long time project. I am sure the book will be eye opening and inspirational for many!

Ladies, I must get some work going! Will check in later.

Welcome to the new ladies! Claudia- Great job on finding exercises that work for you! Heart rate up is awesome!!!!

Hugs to those in need.
High fives to wins and great choices.
Warm thoughts to all!

Kylia in Ohio trying to get some organizing done!

Katla49 · April 2018

Tracie in WI: I can't imagine a blizzard in the middle of April. Stay warm and safe!

Janetr: Olivia reminds me of Shirley Temple when she was making her movies as a child. What a cutie!!!

Pip: Check your MFP messages.

Barbie: It is satisfying to get the unused kitchen appliances out of the way and to reduce clutter in my cupboards. Yay!!! the countertops are better, too! :bigsmile:

Karen in VA: Your brother's art is beautiful. :flowerforyou:

For those of you experiencing spring storms, stay warm and safe. I'm feeling awfully lucky that we just have rain to deal with this morning. We had dry conditions and a lovely walk yesterday. I'm still savoring the clutter reduction and improvements in my cupboards. Our Instant Pot is out of the box and onto it's own shelf. I was going to call it mine, but in reality it is used by DH and not by me. I favor cast iron pots.

Katla in beautiful (and wet) NW Oregon

Regarding Weather:

Whether the weather be fine,
Or whether the weather be not,
Whether the weather be cold,
Or whether the weather be hot,
We'll weather the weather
Whatever the weather,
Whether we like it or not!

unknown

teklawa1 · April 2018

Janetr ...That picture of Olivia just made my whole body smile. Thanks for posting.

Betsy in NW Washington

Katla49 · April 2018

I just saw a pair of beavers towing branches under the floating Yacht Club building next to our marina. We have had beavers in our neighborhood in years past, but this is the first time I've seen a pair. I wonder whose landscaping they're raiding.

Machka9 · April 2018

30 min on trainer this afternoon plus weights. Sore after yesterday's run.

3 hours at hospital with husband.

M in Oz

roundbutsound · April 2018

I'm not good at this, my comments are very stilted so I delete them

This week I've managed to do every planned exercise session I had but still not fully up to steam after some hospital treatments. My weekly plan is Gym Monday - cardio warm up then mostly strength: Tuesday at the moment is a rest day: Wednesday - yoga class: Thursday - gym; Friday - 2 or 3 mile walk; weekends vary but today I did week 1 run 1 of C25K. I've done C25K before and graduated but a health problem arose and has been causing problems for a couple of years now. Hopefully the treatment I've had will mean things don't get any worse. So this has been a very good week for me.

1948Peachy · April 2018

Keytone Karen ~ Loved the flower arrangement you showed yesterday. And, agree with Katla that your brother's art is wonderful. So sorry that mental illness has incapacitated him.

Janet OK ~ Olivia is a doll!

Barbie ~ I would not be able to stand wearing so many clothes at the same time. But, I am hot natured. Spring has definitely come to GA. It is raining today but not too cold.

Trish and Kylia ~ Good luck on getting new renters. We are just crossing our fingers that our latest renter will stay for a couple of years. Our house is 42 yrs old and of course always needs repairs.

Carol in GA

SophieRosieMom · April 2018

Good morning ladies!

Sending warm hugs to those of you in the upper Midwestern/Eastern US and Canada right now. Wonder if you are going to get a cool summer (if it ever arrives!). Thankfully most spring flowers seem to have anti-freeze in them.

Lisa - so happy to hear you arrived. Sending virtual bedbugs to the lady who sent you the wrong combination, lol. Good thing you are savvy and figured it out! I have a love/hate relationship with Walmart - so happy they were there for you with the foam topper

Janetr - I think Olivia needs an agent - she certainly could be modeling!

Katla - you are so lucky to live next to the water (except when the river is super high!) and see all of the wildlife. No kidding about the beavers heading out for some breakfast. A friend of ours who lives in the mountains had a beaver come up a little creek that runs through his property and snack through his newly planted apple trees. Yikes! Old Ernie took matters into his own hands and hunted it down. He'd lived on the land since he was a child and that's the way things were (and still are) done. He's in his 90's.

Kelly - I always enjoy hearing about the meals you fix each weekend for your in-laws. I wonder if they know how blessed they (and your DH!

) are. You always impress me in your ability to "put others first" yet make time to care for yourself and keep your cheerful attitude.

Kylia - I have worked for many small businesses in my life. Some did very well, some barely made it. I get "worked up" when I hear employees and others complain when the boss gets a new car or new house when they haven't gotten a raise. The whiners don't realize the boss and administrative team really do work 24/7 and worry about the employees and the business constantly. I was so happy to hear Donovan was staying on.

Heather - understandable a bit of a let-down now that your book is nearly all bundled up. Think of it as a well-deserved rest - that baby has arrived after a long, long labor! Now that the new house (for you) seems locked in, do you have any way of knowing when the move might take place?

Machka - good you got in a run and some other exercise. I'm sure your DH looks forward to your visits a lot even tho he can't spring up from the bed and hug you quite yet.

I found a neat app for my Fire tablet yesterday: TuneIn I can get lots of neat radio stations and podcasts on it including 10% Happier, one called "Happiness" and I see one call "Sleep with Me" I might try. IHeart wasn't really working well anymore so I was glad to uninstall it. That little tablet and earbuds welcome me to bed each night, lol.

Yesterday the weather was so foul, and DH wasn't feeling well and snoozed on the sofa all day (discovered he hadn't taken his arthritis drugs the night before!) and my back was twitchy, so I camped back in bed myself and finished binge-watching Endeavor. Good ending to season 4 I think but I'll miss it!

Got a walk in this morning and need to resume strength training. And start picking up the place for our cleaner who'll come Tuesday at 8.

Ok ladies, I'd best get at it.

Lanette
SW WA State

WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2018

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