WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR NOVEMBER 2018

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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,105 Member
    morning ladies~ slept well.. with the wind chill will be in the 20's today...working 10-5 with a Budget meeting tonight here at the condo... think i will postpone my nephrologist appt as it will be snowing and have to drive about 25 miles, going to call today and make another appointment that is the next town over..
    Machka~ here is hoping it is nothing serious with cyst and hopefully just shadowing....
    i broke down and will have a remote starter put in my car, I dont want to have to be scrapping and cleaning my car all winter long...
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    @LisaInAR ... it is a lot of work!!

    At first, I could only do one application in about 3 days, but I got it down to about 1/day after a while. Each one is unique, but there is some overlap. For example, one of the Key Selection Criteria that shows up in all of them is Good Communication. But they want examples that apply to their particular position, so you can do a bit of copy and paste, and then touch it up with something specific.

    I hope you get the right job. The best one for you. :)

    M in Oz
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,105 Member
    Well down with my DFIL who is sleeping here is hoping he eats this.morning..
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited November 2018
    Machka & Kelly Modern technology! I am so chuckling this morning at the thought of a Norse Gerdesque Machka facing her interviewers and the vision of Joaquin learning how to Viber-call Grandma Kelly. :p

    Karen in Virginia
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    #14 Sight: Looking at all the photos on Facebook and on Google Photos of people I know/have known through the years. Especially my grandkids! :)
  • mjschmitzmojo
    mjschmitzmojo Posts: 22 Member
    Good Morning Ladies and Happy Wednesday or Hump Day!!!!
    Cold here for this time of the year (it was 20 degrees this am) wearing my winter gear already and it’s not Thanksgiving yet. Had a good day yesterday – workout was the treadmill since it’s too cold to exercise outside. Did some yoga stretching also. Enjoying the Christmas radio station at work, love this time of the year family gatherings, friends gathering celebrating and enjoying each other’s company, great way to spend time. Hope everyone has a good day!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Heather - your window is gorgeous, love the stained glass it is very elegant.
    Dana - OUCH!! Expensive repair
    Pipcd34 - that soup looks delicious and I do think I may be making a pot myself this weekend. Your puppy is adorable.
    Michele in NC - great workout!!!
    Barbie - great exercise list for the day
    Penny - beautiful scenery to see each and every day!!
    Lisa in AR - That was funny and I do think that Egg is trying to tell you something. Good luck on whatever outcome happens, it was meant to turn out that way!!
    Love reading all of the posts and updates on everyone!!!

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    Jo – Windy City Chgo

  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,105 Member
    Well DFIL kept his eyes closed but he ate everything bit and drank everything up.so it's a good day...I'm just about to go into work...working until 5...very cold and windy today...oh Kelly Joaquin calling you isn't that a hoot...
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,265 Member
    Still in brain fog from inspection. It will take lots of time and money to fix this property up. Fortunately having a home and resources from friends I do think it is doable. The price of the home does reflect for the most part the repairs that need to be done. It will be a good project for our son and I think he will learn alot in the process.

    :heart: Margaret
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Kelly I love that Joaquin has figured out how to viber/video chat with you!!!!! somebody had to teach me how to use facetime!!

    NYKAREN
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,667 Member
    Jo - I grew up in Northern Indiana and sure can remember some snowy and frozen Thanksgivings. We've lived here in the Pacific Northwest for over 40 years and I'm not sure I'd be hearty enough to tackle it again, lol. Good for you hopping on the treadmill!

    Machka - when you described your interview with your huge image, what came to my mind is they were interviewing the "Big Giant Head" - anyone remember 3rd Rock from the Sun TV Show? Hope that MRI proves nothing to be concerned about. I kind of like the idea of Botox for TMJ.

    Kelly     - the idea of Joaquin calling you just made my day!

    Beth     - how neat you got going on your exercise machine last night. Does your DH use it too?

    Rebecca     - what size is your Fire tablet? I have a 7" and I see Amazon is having Black Friday sales on them already, so thinking of getting a larger one. Do you have Skype on it? - what app do you use to communicate with your sons?

    I'm afraid my little 7" one is reaching the end of its useful life... on/off switch getting iffy and doesn't seem to hold as much charge as it did. But overall it's the best money I have ever spent on technology.

    OK time to head out for my walk. Between rain showers today.

    Lanette
    SW WA State
  • lcharpentier2
    lcharpentier2 Posts: 354 Member
    yep it's me Linda from the great white Northern Ontario. I lost all my data and had to start a new site. So now I have no friends. So those of you who remember me Please send me an invite.
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Linda: I remember you and welcome back!

    Carol in Ga
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,105 Member
    Hi Linda sure do remember you...
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited November 2018
    Allie: If you follow the MFP path you will only be a little hungry. The starting calorie number is based on your starting weight. That number of calories gets lower as you lose weight. It never gets below about 1200 for an adult female, and you can earn more calories by exercising. :wink:

    Lisa: I will be sending good thoughts your way. :star:

    KJ: We have a grain bag that I purchased years ago. When we need it, we pop it into the microwave for a minute or two and apply it to the sore spot. Look on amazon under buckwheat heating pad, microwavable. :flowerforyou:

    Margaret: Good luck with the home. Even at a good price, there is always work to do and things to fix up and/or repair. I think it could be an excellent experience for your son. :star:

    Lin from Northern Ontario. WELCOME BACK!!!!!! :heart:


    Today is 2222 for me, and this is a chilly day with no obligations in it yet. I’m working on a baby afghan for my grandniece’s baby. I had to start over because I started out with too big sized knitting needles. I’m now about halfway to the middle with the right sized needles. This blanket pattern creates a diagonal pattern. You start at a corner and gradually add stitches to each row until you get to the widest point, then you gradually reduce each row. I’ve made at least one for each of my grandchildren, and more than one for the first born. It is very easy and ends up cuddly. The only worry is that the blanket must be kept away from open flame. The material is 98% acrylic & 2% polyester. Open flame can cause it to melt. Grandniece's baby is due in March, so there is plenty of time to get it done. She told me to make it blue. It sounds like she’s expecting a boy. :smiley:

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon


    Below are my resolutions. I made this list when I first found MFP and this great group of ladies. It works for me. If you are new or struggling, what resolutions could you make that would help your quest for better health?


    November 2018 Resolutions

    1. Log every bite and swallow.
    2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on strength and stamina.
    3. Have fun every day.
    4. Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day.
    5. Monitor sleep. Average 7 or more hours nightly.
    6. Avoid alcohol
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Easy way to make the bags.....Buy long heavy duty men's sports socks; fill with dried rice; tie the opening with a colorful grosgrain ribbon. Microwave for a couple of minutes to heat up. My DH uses these all winter long and one year I gave them to several family members.
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,667 Member
    1948Peachy wrote: »
    Easy way to make the bags.....Buy long heavy duty men's sports socks; fill with dried rice; tie the opening with a colorful grosgrain ribbon. Microwave for a couple of minutes to heat up. My DH uses these all winter long and one year I gave them to several family members.

    Carol, that's my exact recipe too. Great for using up expired rice. Sometimes I use a white cotton sock that lost its mate, lol. So it gets a second life.

    I use one or two every night, put behind my neck when I fall asleep to give it warmth and a little lift. After a while (a few months) the rice gets parched and crumbly so I dump it out and refill with fresh.

    Lanette
  • cariwaldick
    cariwaldick Posts: 189 Member
    edited November 2018
    Welcome Elke from West Germany! I'm new here myself; some of these ladies have been here for years. They seem to be a welcoming group; just jump right in. Machka in Oz posted a gratitude calendar back on page two or so, and several of us are commenting about it daily. When you sign off, just add the name you want to be called, and maybe an idea of where you live. Respond to others as you like, and check back often; it moves about two pages a day.

    November 14--Sight: The view outside my window draws me. I've got two rose bushes that are still blooming even after the last two freezing nights. There are trees along the creek that flows past our house, and even the traffic and apartments give me something to see, with lots of coming and going just over the wall. We're on a busy road, so it's never still and quiet. For some that might be a negative, but I like it.

    Planning Thanksgiving on a diet is my most recent challenge. I'm not worried about me, but each time I talk to family, this event grows from the simple meal I planned. I just know someone's going to toss a pecan pie in the mix, and I'll have to listen to my DH lament his weakness. Worse, I have limited refrigerator space, and leftovers are my weakness. (I grew up in a big family with food shortages, and I can't stand throwing away food.) That's life I guess. Those temptations are never going away.

    Cari in N. Texas
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,065 Member
    edited November 2018
    @cariwaldick I send the leftovers home with the family. It means I don't have too much temptation left when we are finally on our own again.

    I had a small drop on the scale this morning, but not counting my chickens yet. Lol!

    Our weather is quite unpredictable at the moment, so exercising indoors most days. This afternoon, I had my Poetry Appreciation Group here, and we had a great time reading favourite autumn/storm themed poems, so I will have to get moving to get my steps in for today.

    Short bio
    I'm 72, and live in Northern Ireland. Married 52 years, and have 2 daughters and 3 grand'kids'.

    I'm retired, but work as a volunteer Group leader for a lifelong learning charity. I lead 5 groups, and belong to another 10, so am kept pretty busy. I love the Challenges on MFP as the keep me accountable. I'm assistant coach in charge of an optional strength Challenge for a small walking group.

    Pre 2015, when I joined MFP, I had hip problems whichnimpacted my mobility, and gained a lot of weight, which I had to shed to qualify for hip surgery. Lost 40lbs, got a new hip and have lost another 20. Trying to get down to a maintenance weight that gives me wriggle room for high days and holidays. 10 more lbs to go.

    I love all things arts and crafts, and am studying Shakespeare, Latin and art history, to name a few.

    November Daily Goals Doing fine on the goals, Minor drop on the scale this morning.
    Food
    ~ Pre-log; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately
    Cardio:
    ~ 9,500+ Steps daily
    ~ 30+ minutes interval walking
    Strength:
    ~ 15+ mins lower body physio daily or ~ 15+ minutes arms/core/abs
    Flexibility:
    ~ 5 mins stretch before/after workouts
    ~ 10+ mins yoga or tai chi
    Daily Mindfulness Practice/meditation
    15 mins Daily Declutter session

    30 days of Gratitude in November
    1) Smell: I Love the smell of my Cocoa Butter Therapy treatment Oil. It reminds me of summer days.
    2) Technology: My Seniors Travel Pass, which allows me to travel free of charge anywhere in Ireland. Including state owned ferries and flights to various offshore islands, such as Rathlin and Aran.
    3) Colour: The clear deep blue of the autumn sky peeping through the rain clouds.
    4) Food: 🍫 What else needs to be said!
    5) Sound - the sound of hubby snoring in the middle of the night. Very reassuring
    6) In Nature - walking along the coastline which is just a mile from my home.
    7) Memory - nursing my 11 day old granddaughter at 6 am on her first Christmas morning.
    8) Book: The book which means the most to me is my Journal. I have been writing Journals for over 20 years. I started in hard-backed notebooks, and they have gone through many reincarnations. There are so many volumes they have their own shelves in my study. At present I am using a bullet Journal format. I also love all things sci-fi and art books.
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    9) Favourite place: My favourite place is my garden. It's quiet and peaceful. It's taken us almost 40 years to create, and we have many mature trees which block out the houses around us. When we started, it was a flat field, with the countryside beyond, and a field of cows directly behind us. Now the town has washed past us, and we are in a leafy suburb.
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    10) Taste: Today, I am grateful for the taste of the cup of tea Hubster just brought me. It reminds me of how fortunate I am to have him in my life.
    11) Holiday: The annual family holiday we have with our elder daughter and her 'children'. I am amazed that they still want to have holidays with their grandparents.
    12) Texture: I like the crunchy texture of a fresh crisp apple.
    13) Abilities: I have a knack of zoning things out, which comes in very handy at times. I was always a dreamy child, and I have never given up the habit.
    Loving the variety of Gratitude entries from everyone. Noticed a few people with similar answers to mine, so I'm obviously not as odd as I thought! 😂😂😂
    14) Sight: The sight of the dawnlight when I opened my eyes. It means that I had a good night's sleep, and wasn't up before daylight.

    Irish Terri

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  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    lhscapil wrote: »
    Jo - I grew up in Northern Indiana and sure can remember some snowy and frozen Thanksgivings. We've lived here in the Pacific Northwest for over 40 years and I'm not sure I'd be hearty enough to tackle it again, lol. Good for you hopping on the treadmill!

    Machka - when you described your interview with your huge image, what came to my mind is they were interviewing the "Big Giant Head" - anyone remember 3rd Rock from the Sun TV Show? Hope that MRI proves nothing to be concerned about. I kind of like the idea of Botox for TMJ.

    Kelly     - the idea of Joaquin calling you just made my day!

    Beth     - how neat you got going on your exercise machine last night. Does your DH use it too?

    Rebecca     - what size is your Fire tablet? I have a 7" and I see Amazon is having Black Friday sales on them already, so thinking of getting a larger one. Do you have Skype on it? - what app do you use to communicate with your sons?

    I'm afraid my little 7" one is reaching the end of its useful life... on/off switch getting iffy and doesn't seem to hold as much charge as it did. But overall it's the best money I have ever spent on technology.

    OK time to head out for my walk. Between rain showers today.

    Lanette
    SW WA State

    I have a 7" one too. I use Facebook messenger, and just Skype with that. I don't have a phone number on this, nor do I have any debit card attached to it, so its pretty spam free.👍. I can use it off and on during the day, and usually I have to plug it in by dinnertime. I plug it in nightly, and it seems to hold a charge pretty well. I was given this Fire Tablet by my neighbor Prudence, in Oregon. She was gifted it, but sadly she couldn't see the screen well enough to operate it. She seemed genuinely happy I could use it! I was so grateful.💗
    💗Rebecca
    Whidbey island
    Washington
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Lin: I am glad you weren’t hurt worse in your parking mishap. I look forward to hearing from you more often. :flowerforyou:

    Heather: I love hearing about the things you are doing to make your new residence into a comfortable home you will love every day. :heart:

    Penny: The peace of mind you gain from having refundable, exchangeable tickets for your return flight after your dad’s hip replacement surgery is worth every penny you spent on them. It gives you the freedom you need to provide the help he will need without worries about getting home after he’s doing better. :flowerforyou:


    We have rotten air today. Smoke from California fires seems to have arrived. It looks like ordinary fog out there, but it smells like smoke. We’re staying in today and I’m working on knitting a baby blanket for my grandniece’s baby. I have a good long while to get it done, but I want to finish it and ship it asap. It will take a few more days of steady work.


    Katla in beautiful but smoky NW Oregon
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,211 Member
    :) When I started on MFP, someone told me that what I ate between Thanksgiving and New Year's was not nearly as important as what I ate from New Year's to Thanksgiving. The holiday season has its bumps in the road and no one can navigate them perfectly but if you have a good plan for the rest of the year, the holiday season cannot keep you from getting where you want to go.

    :)Penny, good for you making sure that you can get to your parents for your dad's surgery. This sounds like a good use of your savings and will warm your heart for many years to come.

    :)Lin in Ontario, I've missed you and am glad to see you back with us again. Wow, were you lucky with your mishap.

    :) Four guys have been working here on and off all day and now there's primer paint on the replaced wall in the laundry room, a finished closet for the water heater, a ton of stuff in the garage to go to the dump, a place to plug in the stove, but the stove is still sitting in the middle of the carpet. Good thing I still have more microwave meals and fixings for PBJ sandwiches.

    :) Jake had his check-up on the eye that had cataract surgery and it looks great. Tomorrow morning he has surgery on the other eye.

    :)Heather, There is a ton of work to do when moving, especially to a new town. You have done an awesome job of dealing with all the challenges.

    :)Jo, the morning temperature here has only dropped to 34 degrees but I am so grateful for my extra warm L.L. Bean jacket and all the wool and fleece clothing I wear with it so I can continue my morning walks. It doesn't get as cold here as where you are, but we will have some days with temperatures in the teens.

    <3 Barbie from NW Washington

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