WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2018

KJLaMore wrote: »

SO tired! Having a cup of coffee right now during the kids naptime. Two nights of up late (for me) and up early in the morning have run it's course. I took a walk with the kiddos and for once was really glad we move at a snails pace. Perfect for today. We stopped at every crack in the sidewalk, looked at the moss growing, the crocus and snowdrops in the woods along the bikepath, looked at bark, picked up a large quantity of pinecones (their favorite things), picked up some trash, petted a couple of dogs, and stopped to talk to a nice older gentleman who was out walking using his walker. The kids were fascinated by that. He showed them how he keeps his water bottle and phone in the little seat compartment. They want one now. lol Short distance (about 3 miles) long time to cover it (about an hour and a half).
Felicia Love the picture of your son and his prom date. And I just love your love for them. This is how it should be. Love shouldn't come with exceptions.
Heather-It is always wonderful to hear some one say that they love you. I don't remember saying it much; until I started losing people I loved. I love you are not good words to hoard and keep to yourself. Those three words can make some one's day, and I am so glad you have people telling you that! Love you, dear friend!
Pip- Does your winter bike also have a wider tire? That is the big difference around these parts. Maybe because we get more snow?
Machka- You are still in my thoughts and prayers daily and always close to my heart. Sending you and your DH much love!
Janet- Was it you that posted the pic of the pretty girl in the pink prom dress? She is just darling! I wish for her the confidence in herself to see the beauty and wonderfulness of being a smart, healthy young woman! I remember those teen years filled with low self-esteem and would never want to go back and relive that time in my life!
Dana- HI!
Meg- You looked and sounded absolutely amazing in that news clip! Wonderful volunteers!
Lanette- Envy you and your ability to grow things! Maybe I will attempt to do a few container gardens this year.

Well, I hear the baby waking up. He will need a diaper change and a bottle. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

they are but not really much bigger, you can't tell if you didn't know

LHarris0811 wrote: »

Hello ladies, im new to this group and would love to be a part of it - if possible! I am on another journey, its hard and hate to do it alone.

Welcome!!

Mmmm

OregonMother wrote: »

I just finished a big report, and it's almost time to go home, and since we were talking triathlon earlier, I decided to look back at some pictures -- when I was so tan and super fit!
750m lake swim -- I'm the one holding her goggles and reaching up to take off her cap.
mini tri (different tri than the other two pictures, which were sprints.)
5k run after the 750m swim and 12.5 mile bike ride. I had to stop to give my little guy a hug.

And just for fun -- a backwards picture of my beautiful bike.


I really miss doing this, but it took a lot out of my family. I had to train twice and sometimes three times a day and took only one day rest a week. My longest tri was an Olympic distance -- but the swim was cancelled because of storms, so it ended up short -- just 26 mile bike and 10k run. The swim would have been half a mile in a lake -- I had a wet suit and everything, already to go, but the lightning wouldn't let up.

Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon

You should get into it again!

M in Oz

Did 5 minutes on the hula hoop. You would think with my big hips that it would stay up longer! Then held my plank for 3 minutes, then the extremepump class. After class counted the money at the church, took the deposit to the bank then donations to the soup kitchen.

Kylia - thanks for the update about Joyce. There is no way on this green earth she could "fade" away. So glad you told her so. Next time you are talking to her, send her my best.

Felicia - never had a migrane so I would be totally freaked out. Rey is probably right.

Oh, this weather. Supposed to be in the 50's today and tomorrow, then in the 70's Wednesday. But that'll work since it's raining today and supposed to rain tomorrow. The rest of the things for the pool will be here today so we can start repairing it Wednesday.

KJ - wish I could post a picture of the cutting board, but it's still at the place where I was hoping they'd be able to stain it. I'll probably pick it up from them on Wed. My only concern about using playdough would be being sure I'd gotten it all out before I stained it. Not sure if I can get a toothpick into the engraved parts to be sure I'd gotten all the dough out.

Pajama party! Count me in. Hey, maybe we could have a virtual pajama party!!!!

pip - doesn't the rain on the summer bike hit your butt?

Felicia - I understand how you would want your son to dress up for his prom, but it's his life. I don't think he needs his hair cut. He's one handsome guy. His partner is SOO cute. What a ride they must have had! I don't really care for his partner's pants, but that's his choice. Some of the most wonderful people I know are trans. Vince doesn't agree with someone being trans, but I don't have a problem with it. The interesting thing is that I'm the Catholic. Like I said, to me I'd rather see a happy couple who stays married for a long time.

Rebecca (I'm so tempted to call you Becca) - I'm so sorry for your hubby. I prefer to take as few meds as possible. But I know that there are certain meds that I must take, like the Lamictal, the Prolia, calcium suppliments.

Barbara - I'm afraid that I don't have a steady enough hand to dip a toothpick in stain. I'm thinking of staining the grooves mainly because in some areas of the grooves it's darker than in other areas. If I stain the groves, hopefully it'll all be the same shade of brown.

KJ - I'm sure you've experienced this. When Play Dough hardens (how long does it take to harden?), will it all come out of the grooves? Or do I have to run a toothpick or something like that to make sure it's all out?

Jess flies out Saturday. I can tell she's very stressed. I would be too, to go to a foreign country. True, it's only for a few years. Maybe I wouldn't have a problem doing it if I were in my 30's and didn't have any other obligations (like kids, a house). I don't know if she's thought of all the things she needs to do to have her car registered in NC. Well, she'll be back in Aug. Even tho technically you are supposed to register your vehicle within 30 days, not everyone does. Saturday will be bitter sweet for me. On one hand I'm very happy for her that she's finally realizing her dream. On the other hand, I'll miss her. But I know that it isn't forever (unlike Bryan). She wants to store some of her furniture here. I guess we could do it for a few years. The rest will go into storage.

LHarris - of course you can join. Welcome!

Talk about stressed! We're going to go up to VA tomorrow probably early in the afternoon, help Jess load the truck on Wed, then come back to NC on Thurs. We need to go up in my car. Jess will drive her car here, Vince will drive the truck, and I'll drive my car. I know Vince likes to take his car, but I honestly don't feel comfortable driving his SUV on the highway. Not like it's a big thing, at least I don't think so.

Not sure I can get exercise in tomorrow. The gal who is going to watch the cats will be here between 6:30 and 7. I need to go to the Post Office and then the Green Room before we go. Maybe I can get something in after she leaves.

Terry in VT - good luck tomorrow. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you

Need to go pack (clothes and food)

Michele in NC

Beautiful day here and supposed to be nice for a few more. I got some mowing done, also pulling weeds out from between flagstones around the firepit. I was going to spray along the driveway and a couple of other places but it was too windy. doing well with eating.

Felicia - I used to have ocular migraines, zigzags that slowly widened and then faded away. They lasted about 1-2 hours, never headaches though and I haven't had one for years now. DD also has had them.

Michele - How about using a dental tool to get the Play Doh out? I used one to get paint out of carving on doorframe.

Whoever has the labradoodle - We just got a labradoodle puppy in February. She gets hot with her heavy coat. Do you have yours clipped or just bathed when she gets groomed?

Pip - Love that orange bike.

Welcome to the newbies!

Everyone take care, Sue in WA