WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2018

Thanks Karen!
-Michele

mcbcec Viet Nam! Exciting! I would like to visit Viet Nam. Can't wait to see your photos & hear about your adventure!

Heather!! Hooray! I hope you actual transfer of your goods goes well.
Rebecca: What a fantastic surprise. I know your heart was aching at the thought of not seeing him before he goes to Japan.
Barbara: I was really cocky thinking of visiting England because most of the television I watch is British programming. Lol But it is so much different in real life when people are talking quickly and there are so many diverse accents. I'm not complaining. I loved it. But I felt bad that almost anytime someone said something to me, I had to say, "Excuse me? I didn't quite hear what you said." i.e. "I didn't understand but about half of the words you used!" But I managed. The funny thing is after coming back and watching my shows again, I can no longer understand them. I really am getting old.

We added a new Brit show to our watching schedule. Qi. We are big Stephen Fry fans, and it is just quirky enough to satisfy both of us. We watched three episodes last night! My husband is hooked.
Katla: Where is this great park? We are always looking for somewhere fun to camp.
Michelle: Congrats on the upcoming grandbaby. I second (third, fourth) the advise you've already been given. I've decided that this living thing isn't about me anymore -- it's about my kids and my step-grandbabies -- they are the future. My petty little hurts don't matter that much, in the grand scheme, so I've tried to decide not to let their small slights, real or imagined, bother me too much. It doesn't always work, but I have learned to hold my tongue, smile, and be kind. Most of the time!

I'm still struggling quite a bit since my sister died. Yep. I know. It's been nearly a year. I wish I would just get over it, but that doesn't seem to be in the future. I have just my mom left (two nieces that I'm not particularly close to or really that fond of), and I've begun to panic a little at the thought of losing her -- she just turned 78 in July. We have had some rough patches from time to time, but we managed to come out the other side relatively unscathed.

So, I'm up 10 pounds since last November. I'm trying to be kind to myself because that actually comes out to just about an extra 150 calories a day -- for 300 days -- and I know what those calories are, but still. I need to be kind to myself. I know that. But I also need to turn myself back around.

Love to all and welcome to the new women.

Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon

Just lost my post grrh

HEATHER great news about your move, you'll be so happy there

Has anyone been watching THE TRUTH ABOUT CANCER THE GLOBAL QUEST really enlightening and scary

Enjoying pics of pets and babies

Been down for a bit eating rubbish not exercising hence lbs on but back on track so lbs moving off again

Kate UK

Heather Wonderful news!

AlliePrayers for good news from Doctor!. Hope job situation works out for you, too.

Margaret

BARBARA & RYE: I too am struggling with so many times that I cannot think of a name! I think my husband suffers from the same problem. It really upsets me when I can see a person's face in my mind but can't think of their name.

Emotional eating today has gotten the best of me! I was very upset over the fact that I changed from one internet/tv provider and got my first bill. What a shock. It was $50 more than the person who signed me up for it quoted. So, I contacted the old provider and will get their service back next week. I will have to pay the company I changed last week a fee for installation and activation plus a weeks worth of service. My lack of impulse control got me into this mess!

Carol in GA

1948Peachy wrote: »

BARBARA & RYE: I too am struggling with so many times that I cannot think of a name! I think my husband suffers from the same problem. It really upsets me when I can see a person's face in my mind but can't think of their name.

Emotional eating today has gotten the best of me! I was very upset over the fact that I changed from one internet/tv provider and got my first bill. What a shock. It was $50 more than the person who signed me up for it quoted. So, I contacted the old provider and will get their service back next week. I will have to pay the company I changed last week a fee for installation and activation plus a weeks worth of service. My lack of impulse control got me into this mess!

Carol in GA

If you were quoted a rate shouldn't that company honor it? I have to make calls today to see if we can get a deal for signing another contract for our internet and cable. Our contract was up a couple days ago.

coastalgosgal wrote: »

Yep my mind in a whirl! This afternoon making banana bread. Have any of you bought spoiled bananas at the store? Not spoiled but just more ripe and not eating bananas? First time doing that! I looked at them going...oh banana bread bananas! Haha! I just thought that was odd of me.

I might have him decorate the Christmas tree! Then go with brother and buy silly presents to wrap up! I'm also going to make some Christmas treats! For certain fudge and chocolate chip cookies.

Rebecca💗

I think I missed something, do you have company that won't be there for Christmas? I haven't bought bananas at the store like that because I usually have a freezer full of them waiting to be made, but what a great idea!

grandmallie wrote: »

and she wants me to get an HIV test, she knows that Tom was messing around on me so she said better to be safe than sorry.... old feeling well up and get me angry that I would have to do this.. but this to shall pass.going to rest

Testing for STDs is humiliating. I did the same thing after my exhusband and I separated because he was cheating with multiple women.

Hang in there.

Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon

Rye - Mocha Latte is adorable. So glad you and your DH could take her and you got to see your sis for a little while. I'm sure she's glad that kitty got a good home. I get a big smile every time I hear you drove somewhere - no more walking in the dark for you, girlfriend. Oh, that video of Mocha Latte playing is so cute!!

Rebecca - I am so happy you'll get to see your son before he head to Japan!! Thrilled in fact!

Felicia - welcome back! Love the pix of your latest trip, I always enjoy hearing about your adventures in the US and abroad. It's funny, I can't understand a lot of the diverse accents when folks are theoretically speaking English, lol. Even Canadians - plus they throw in their own local words. I am a big fan of closed captioning. What is the new Stephen Fry show you are watching? I'm running out of shows to watch.

You and Unicorn Wendy from NZ went missing about the same time. Hopefully she's happy and healthy and in the midst of queen bees and prepping for the new grand baby!

Michele - I forgot to tell you congrats on the good news! It will be good to have them at your house right after the little one is born. Did you say they were looking to move? I can't believe summer is over and you are buttoning up the pool. Seems like only a few weeks ago you were excited about getting it open. Whoosh....there went summer.

Tracey - regarding dementia in the family, have you had your Vitamin D and B12 checked lately? Sometimes those deficiencies can set us up for dementia. I've noticed my DH seems to be losing parts of his memory - conversations we had recently, something really eventful that happened in our lives. He used to get ticked if I'd ask "did you take your pills?" "Yes, quit bugging me!" but now he says yes or no and if no, takes them. I am NOT complaining, lol. I try to make myself remember things - events, people I used to work with, etc. I know if I'm tired it seems a lot harder to access that information.

I'm not sure if some of this fading memory means we are "losing it" or if I've just gotten lazy with the internet - why remember information when we can look it up with a couple keystrokes?

Remember some of us watched the free "Broken Brain" series earlier this year? It's running again, here's a link:https://brokenbrain.com/trailer/?id=1002

Kate - I watched "The Truth About Cancer" several years ago, I think it's been updated but haven't watched that one. Sure is an eye opener.

I too have been into the junk food and in a downward spiral I don't like. My left shoulder is sore, I think I strained it in the garden a week ago lugging a gigantic squash. So I hit the sweet and salty snacks. YUK! Now I feel sore all over - probably a reaction to all the sugar in my system! Back on the no added sugar wagon and tossed the rest of the Fritos into the garbage. If I don't feel better, especially that left shoulder, I'll have the doc check this out next week when I'm in for my shots.

OK ladies, have a great afternoon!

Lanette
Sunny SW WA State

Rebecca - Sooooooooooooo excited for you!

Cabinet gone and they are coming back tomorrow for the sofa. They have a big van. They also wanted the chair, but my son wants it. It is a nice chair, but no room for it.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

lhscapil wrote: »

Tracey [/b]- regarding dementia in the family, have you had your Vitamin D and B12 checked lately? Sometimes those deficiencies can set us up for dementia. I've noticed my DH seems to be losing parts of his memory - conversations we had recently, something really eventful that happened in our lives. He used to get ticked if I'd ask "did you take your pills?" "Yes, quit bugging me!" but now he says yes or no and if no, takes them. I am NOT complaining, lol. I try to make myself remember things - events, people I used to work with, etc. I know if I'm tired it seems a lot harder to access that information.

I'm not sure if some of this fading memory means we are "losing it" or if I've just gotten lazy with the internet - why remember information when we can look it up with a couple keystrokes?

Lanette
Sunny SW WA State

Vitamin D is no longer covered under Alberta Health Care to be tested for as of last year according to my doctor. The province ran tests as a routine check for 10 years and found that everyone needed to have around 3000 units per day to get the proper level in their blood due to the Northern climate we live in. She said that even if we were outside everyday every sunny day in the year there would not be enough sunlight to get our Vitamin D naturally. My doctor told me to just take that daily. I admit though that I haven't bought any yet. I didn't realize it affected memory though, so I will get on that!

Tracey

Thanks ladies, I am beyond the moon! Thanks for all your well wishes!
So today, I am making some berry muffins, and the banana bread mini loaves. Was waiting until eldest son awoke. Its 2:35 pm so I can make noise in the kitchen, (Its below his bedroom).
Hugs everyone!
Rebecca💗