WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2018

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  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,316 Member
    Trish - I knew they were there. They are in a container in the door. They don’t really call to me. Now that I’m in maintenance, I might have one occasionally. I have had chocolate chips 4 at a time all along my weight loss. Not every night, but 3 or 4 times a week.

    Rye - I hope the time passes quickly for you.

    Okie in the TX Hill Country
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :)

    :) About Jake and his call from the PA yesterday. He got some sort of message from the office but didn't actually talk to anyone. It seems that he's fine with driving and taking the dogs out for a quick walk, but apparently he's waiting for approval to do things like wash the dishes, take out the garbage, and do laundry.

    still breathing.

    <3 Barbie

    Barbie, you made me laugh with Jack's rather partial "approved" activities list. Thank you. <3<3<3

    Janetr OKC
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    edited April 2018
    Heather - SO sorry you're feeling awful. I take low-dose nitrofurantoin every day, and have no symptoms, but if you continue to feel unwell, get back to the doctor, woman!

    Allie - good advice from all, I agree. People who use you and abuse you verbally, emotionally, or otherwise, need to be removed from your life--seeing you so happy earlier in the week about your girl's trip tells me you have amazing friends. Many times, our true family are not the ones raised under the same roof, but those who treat us as family should.

    Rori - I went to the gorge many, many years ago, and much like your DH, I froze. I have zero issues with height, but have tremendous fear of being able to see down through the surface I'm on through cracks. Not rational at all, but for many years, I found it hard to even walk over a grate in the sidewalk. I've conquered the smaller fears, but that one remains.

    Rye - your photos are gorgeous... love the colors!

    Dana - so glad your friend's daughter is making good progress.

    Machka - You remain in my heart and on my mind.

    Pip - Well done on the debt free! We love it, too... :blush:

    There were more, but that's all in my memory - I've been reading all week, but not posting.

    Love y'all!
    Lisa in Arkansas
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • TrishasTime
    TrishasTime Posts: 588 Member
    :)

    Trish from OZ
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited April 2018
    One more thing I was thinking about Joyce's hands and I was wondering if these things might help: finger-mittens, Hot Hands hand warmers, paraffin bath. <3
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,324 Member
    Lannette I am up to bottle strength 3 out of 5 full dose. No reactions yet yet and I agree, it does work!

    Been a slug lately. DH has been grouchy bringing my depression on which then makes him angry and makes me feel worse. In a spiral. We really need to move to traveling again. Change is good.

    RV Rita still in Columbus New Mexico
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member
    T'ai Chi session yesterday started with a different teacher leading a 45 minute qi gong warmup. Lots of new moves and a really WARM warmup. Audience immediately faded to a blur. Our group's exhibition (that sounds naughty) went very well, unrushed, mostly flowing in unison, and was met with enthusiastic applause at the end. While I had a few too many treats at the pot luck, portion control was right on and managed to stay under CICO-wise.

    Lanette cold serum in big shot, owwwww. New good vibe neighbors=cause for rejoicing ;)
    pip debt free before 60? Happy dance! sleeping pup pic=Awww
    Rebecca How much turmeric and cayenne does your MIL take every morning? Your DD is a crackup, glad you have someone who can match you laugh for laugh.
    Katla too bad the food at the rooftop restaurant was disappointing, sounds like wine and companionship to enjoy the view is just the ticket. Tired of grumpy lectures, you betcha. When Joe is being grumpy to me, I have a code phrase that tells him, without p!$$ing him off, to back off before I blow. Is that something that might work for you?
    Michele wishing Jess safe travels on the beginning of her new journey.
    Sue in WA "ride on native horses wherever they go" what a great plan. Guarantee of new take on familiar experiences. Does your DD blog about her way cool vacations for vicarious riders?
    Heather collapsed in bathroom? Side effect of antibiotic??? Please let your MD know and mark this on your chart. Scary! How wonderful your son feels "relieved" to have made it throught the event AF. That's a really positive sign!
    Carol in GA "hate that I lost dental insurance when I retired" you SAID it sister. Joe and I have spent nearly $4K on dental in the past year with another $500+ scheduled. Foo.
    Wendy thank you for that hope-inspiring story. The body IS wonderfully wrought.
    Machka and Dana the roster idea in Wendy's story works. When my BFF was in hospital after a serious car crash her injuries made it impossible to ring for help. Her mother, sister, another dear friend and I divided the days and nights up so she was never alone. we started and ended our shifts with healing hands. Hope that's not too "woo-woo" but whether or not it had a physical effect, it let us come in and leave with a positive "I CAN do something to help" attitude. Her recovery went much faster than predicted and was more complete.
    Lenora like your idea of reclaiming your studio from being everyone's storage area. Maybe your sister can help with that ;) Then YOU get to enjoy the prize! Would love to see some of your art ;)
    Allie even tho' your brother called to patch things up can you distance yourself from his wife? The more boundaries you can set between you and your SIL, the better... imho.
    Evelyn "happy that he'll be so much closer...and that he won't be moving back in with us..." not terrible at all but HEALTHY! Means you did your job and raised him to be able to care for and support himself. Well done!
    Terry holding good thoughts that MRI results will give non-surgical fix.
    Rye WOW now that's some fridge door ART. How do you get it to stay on? Couln't see any magnets or holders... ;)
    Barbie "...waiting for approval to do things like (housework)" HahaHAH! Is the MD in cahoots with him?
    Janetr Hobbitlike I resemble that... ;)
    Lisa " Many times, our true family are not the ones raised under the same roof, but those who treat us as family should." Wise woman! "invented a new job for him" That is AWESOME. What a boost for him and relief for you. Yay!
    Machka What a mix of strong emotions must be surging through you... the frustration/grief/sorrow tempered by seeing glimpses in the physical motions. Ditto what others have said, please continue to fuel and care for yourself to sustain you through this marathon. (((hugs))) for your serious cycling anniversary.
    Karen in VA, amen sister. One of the downsides to retirement and a homebody husband is I get so little time alone in the house. "Today I will start on the office and take a walk..." what concepts! ;) Every word of your "fond of people" post was both beautifully said and true for me too.

    Hoping the rain will back off this afternoon so I can scrape out the raised beds and lay down the hardware cloth vole barrier.

    Oops! So enjoy catching up with you all that time got away from me, again. Can squeeze in a quick meditation then gotta dress to shoes and dash to church.

    Enjoy the day, lovelies!
    desismileys_4280.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    edited April 2018
    Rye - What a wonderful fridge you have. :D Isn't it great when you get monetary reward for something that gives you pleasure!

    Still lounging around in bed, just reading, and nodding off every few minutes, but I am improving hour by hour. My friend wanted to call in to say hello, which was sweet, but I didn't feel like being sociable. I'm going to make roasted cauliflower and tomatoes for dinner to have with the cold chicken we have, that DH has kindly taken off the carcase. Couldn't face wrestling with it myself. I may, as a very rare treat, have some basmati rice with it. :o:D<3

    Katla - I'm so glad that your new regime is helping your DH, at least in the stomach department, if not in his attitude. He may be something like mine, a bit jealous and suspicious of this thread. I have to be very careful how I refer to it.

    Machka - I really appreciate your updates. Thank you. <3

    Penny - Nice to hear you are going "home" . Now I can picture where you are! :D

    Barbara - I have emailed the practice, telling them of the side effects. They are on the Internet and on the piece of paper that comes with the capsules, but my nausea, aches and dizziness was horrible. I have never had "side effects" of that nature to anything before.

    Heather UK xxxxxxx

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,274 Member
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