WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR NOVEMBER 2018

Paige - I have a daughter getting married next summer, isn't it a great motivator for us to get healthier?

Cheryl - I used to have a fitbit but developed an allergy to the band. I now only use my phone too, but too often find it sitting on a counter not tracking my steps. I am looking at a Leaf now, my daughter has one and likes it.

Kim - You are a good daughter for trying to please your Mom regarding your brother, I'm not sure I could do it if I were in your shoes.

Barbara - What is SWSY?

Karen - I used to have a book that explained dreams to me as I have some vivid ones that I tend to ponder on all day. I haven't looked up meanings of dreams in ages though.

Kelly - My job will be ending on December 7th. I'm not surprised, I have not been able to get any business here at all even with my selling attempts. I had to drive to Calgary on Monday to pick up my notice letter. I was told last week my last day would be Nov 9th, but they gave me a month's notice which I am extremely grateful for! I met my husband when I was 13 - we dated for a summer as much as my parents allowed, he was 17. My Dad was not amused. We broke up and then got back together when I was 18. I was living with my boyfriend at the time in Ontario and he (my husband) asked to stay with us until he found a job and his own place. He arrived in late January by the beginning of March I had broken up with my boyfriend and Rodger and I were married in June. 31 years in so far. I don't think my Dad ever did approve completely of my choice.

Carol Ann - I understand your getting to know us statement. I followed this board for about 2 months before ever commenting. I kept coming back to see how @Machka's husband was and what had happened. I started reading the April thread but it was probably late May when I commented.

Allie - My Dad was the biggest family man I ever knew. We grew up visiting family every Sunday. We would spend the day driving going to different Aunts/Uncles and Great Aunts/Uncles. I used to know my family really well both my Mother's and my Father's sides. Now I don't live near most of them and when they come to visit some of their immediate family that is near me they don't even take time to allow me to visit. I find it very hurtful truthfully and they are actually just the older part of my generation.

I am behind the ball on the Gratitude List so will catch up
1 Smell - My absolute favourite smell is a freshly bathed baby or child.
2 Technology - I have to say the internet, it allows me to connect so much easier to family and friends in NB
3 Colour - I love the deep oranges and yellows of a Maritime Fall, I miss it so.
4 Food - This is a tough one for me as I am not a real foodie. I guess I would have to say eggs, because they are so quick, easy and versatile
5 Sound - My Mother recorded a book, Frosty the Snowman, for my Grandson in 2015. Every time one of the grandchildren listens to that book I get to hear my Mother's voice. At one point in it my Mom clears her throat, my 2 year old Granddaughter thinks it's part of the story and mimics it as much as she yells Stop at another part of the book. I treasure that book and truly wish I had one of my Grandparents and Dad reading one. If you have grandchildren it's a treasured gift.
6 Nature - I miss walking in the woods, I didn't realize how much I missed it until I visited the Ancient Forest this summer with my best friend and her family. I grew up in the forest and miss it terribly
7 Memory - Oh what a question, there are so many memories with so many people. One of my memories that has never left was when I was little, I think around 3 or 4. I had a little toy Water Pump, the old fashioned kind that people used to get water into the house. The base of it held water and you pumped the handle to get the water up into a little pail. I remember the sun on my face as my Grandfather sat with me on the porch and played this with me for what seemed like hours.

OregonMother wrote: »

margaretturk wrote: »

DH lost in the election. He decided to run for one of our house position in our state. I did not say much about this because I too try to keep politics out of this site.

Margaret -- I'm sorry for your husband's loss. Without getting too political, how was the experience running, from your perspective?

Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon

I think it was a great experience for him and it opened my eyes to some of the process. Fortunately his campaign was not that expensive. I think that is what bothers me the most is how much is spent to try and get into office. The person he ran against spent 10x as much as he did. I would be for each candidate have a set limit to spend and it be the same for each. Focus on where they stand on the issues and not try to smear the other person. DH was not in that kind of race. He didn't do ads on TV.