WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2018
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(((Meg))) I’m happy that your friend Fran will be there to help with your paper hoarding intervention.
Rori: DS may very well put the sourdough starter in his pocket. No metal because it is in two ziplock bags, one inside the other. I’ll bet he gets through without a hassle. I hope he’ll let us know how it goes. Update: DS got through airport security without a problem. Regarding the cat poisoner, I’m pretty sure that he’s long dead. He was an old man when we moved away and we were in our twenties then. If karma rules are applied, may he come back as a cat. :flowerforyou:
(((Felicia))): What a horrible situation for you. I’m sorry that you’re getting the brunt of the faculty member’s disappointment and anger. You are not to blame, but you are a convenient target. I hope Christmas Break will help diffuse the situation.
Heather: The Christmas season is a big stress festival for many people. There is a load of work, shopping and social pressures, and nasty weather in the Northern Hemisphere. We have a bit of conflict here today, too. I think it is the “fault” of a grumpy DH. He thinks it is my fault. :ohwell: It looks like the “beach houses” in your new hometown are closed for the season. :flowerforyou:
Karen: Your snow pictures are great. I love you on the snow plow.
We haven’t even had a killing frost yet. :noway:
Dr. Katie: I hope things improve for your mom and for you.
Janetr: I hope the eye doctor can put together a regime that controls your eye problems and lets you see better.
(((Michele))): You are a sensitive soul who likes things to go a certain way. I agree with Dr. Katie’s comment, “I think you will be much happier once you can say, “not my circus, not my monkeys” when somebody mentions newcomers.”
Pip: Love your ornaments! :bigsmile:
Heather: I am in awe of all you have done in order to get settled in your new home. WTG! I hope you enjoy holiday activities.
DH is grumpy today, so he is in his corner and I am in mine. He wants to take the RV to the mechanic to winterize it although we haven’t had so much as a killing frost and it is inside a closed storage unit with access to electricity. Sometimes it is best to give in, and that is what I’m planning to do. :ohwell:
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Hi, I'm new to the board and this looks like fun. My December goals:
- Continue on Phase 1 of Ideal Protein diet - working great for me. No cheating. (Christmas I will allow myself a small piece of dessert but will stay on program otherwise.)
- Don't eat the cookies and candy at work.
- Finish painting my hallway upstairs.
- Sing Christmas Carols!
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3:30 PM here In Connecticut been busy and now resting for a few minutes... ,will make myself a cup of tea and then on to cleaning out the fridge and vacuuming all the carpets...1
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The sugary treats are piling up at work so I'm singing that Dionne Warwick song "walk on by" in order to avoid the temptaiton. It makes me giggle and a little bit easier to just walk past the temptation!
I'm headed to the gym before dropping Rachel at the train to visit my DYSister. Sue, or as she is affectionally known as Shushi, is 10 years younger than me, lives in Brooklyn and has had Rachel over for "leapovers" (sleepovers) since she could walk
They have a nice bond and Rachel could use a new set of ears to hear about missing the boyfriend and her anxiety waiting for an internship placement. Just talking to me isn't cutting it. Now off to the gym with me!
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NYKAREN It's probably time for me to mention again what I do about Christmas goodies at work. I pretend they've been pawed over by someone whose hands are contaminated with Salmonella & E. coli. LOL!!! It works like a charm every time.6
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Today is International Mountain Day!
Sharing in honor of my mountain home, which I miss especially this time of year: "In 1998, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2002 as the International Year of Mountains, and in a resolution in December 2002, they designated December 11 as International Mountain Day. It was first held the following year. They created the day to raise awareness about the importance of mountains, saying the United Nations 'encourages the international community to organize on this day events at all levels to highlight the importance of sustainable mountain development.'"
Meg - Oh, I can't even imagine what it's like to have a loved one incarcerated! The holidays are stressful enough without that - glad you are taking care of yourself by giving yourself an extra week off.
Lanette - I made Madhur Jaffrey's green lentils with garlic and onion last night. I can never find green lentils here so I order them online. The recipe works with regular lentils too, but I like the green ones for this.
Felicia - Oh, dear. It's too bad your faculty member is lashing out on social media. That sort of thing can snowball in a hurry, and it never seems to end well for anybody involved. I have a professor friend who is currently being run through the ringer over a misunderstanding that went viral after students posted video to social media. There is background information that all those people hopping on the bandwagon don't know, and she's getting hate mail accusing her of being something she is not.
Becca - Oh, my gosh, I LOVE that cat! He looks like he would rule the house for sure. I wouldn't want to cross him!
Karen - Everybody loves the neighbor who clears their driveways!
Michele - I'm stressing about the holiday a bit too. Between his cold and my work, Philip and I have accomplished exactly nothing as far as cleaning up the living room and kitchen so we can have his parents over for Christmas dinner. I suspect it's going to get down to the wire and we'll end up just tossing stuff into my office and closing the door! This afternoon when I clock out of work, I WILL get up in the attic to dig out the stockings.
Heather - Glad you are best friends with your husband again! Guess we all have a bad day every now and then. It's good to be able to get past it. The little beach huts are so cheery... wish we did that on the Texas coast but they'd get blown away regularly.
Katla - About the cat poisoner coming back as a cat, all I can say is "from your mouth to Bast's ears!"
The greyhound people just emailed me to ask when I can foster again. Our last foster was with us for nearly six months, and he was special needs so he took a lot of extra time. I'm going to tell them I can do short-term relief fosters over the holidays (i.e., filling in for another foster who is going on vacation) but we need to wait until February to take a regular foster again. We're taking the travel trailer to the beach in January, and once we get back I have to stay at Dad's river house for a few days while we have foundation work done. Both of those would be more complicated with a foster dog in tow.
I've been reading up on intermittent fasting and considering implementing something simple like restricting eating to certain hours. I don't want to catch myself using that as an excuse to stuff my face with anything and everything during "feeding time" though. Other than that, I can't think of any significant reason not to try it, as it would really just mean compressing my day a little. The toughest part would be getting dinner in before the nightly fast since we are night owls at our house.
I got busy and never did get in a workout yesterday, but at least I kept the calories under control. Maybe this evening I'll hop on the Nordic Track machine and pretend I'm in the mountains again.
Be kind to yourselves!
-Yvonne in TX3 -
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Hi ladies
I haven't had a chance to log in and read since I left Norway at the beginning of the month. My 90-year-old father had his hip replaced a week ago. He spent one night at the hospital and they sent him home to the health center at the retirement community where he and my mother live. He was up and walking within 1½ days and this afternoon he moved home to their apartment in the "independent living" part of the community. Ah, the wonders of modern medicine!
I'll be staying here with them until the end of the week.
/Penny, currently not anywhere near the
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Yvonne - french green lentils are my favorite! I order bags of them from Vitacost. I looked up the recipe for Madhur Jaffrey's Green lentils with garlic and onion. Can't wait to make it. It's much like the "Progresso" Lentil Soup I make except no cumin and sub chopped tomatoes for some of the water. I love them because they don't turn to mush like the brown and pink lentils, especially in some of these specialized recipes.
Regarding intermittent fasting, I think Mary (and maybe Rye) would have their "feed" times from noon or 2 pm until 8 or something similar. Getting used to saying "NO!" to hunger pangs was the hardest part when I first started out. I drink lots of coffee or other non-caloric (tea, water) beverages. A bit of milk (no sugar) in coffee seems to be OK.
Heather - I saw those beach huts or similar in the "Broadchurch" series. I'm not sure where that was filmed - I want to rewatch it. David Tennant is an unusual actor in that series = I'm not sure I like him but can't stop watching him, lol. Glad you are well on your way making your new place your home!
Janetr and SuebDew - sending good thoughts for your eye situations! Grateful modern medicine is helping delay some problems, I know several gals my age already on drops for glaucoma.
Barbie - our house is also now off limits to overnight guests due to the lack of beds. The best visitors we ever had was DH's cousin and wife from the east coast several years ago when the guest room was available. They were marathon runners like Pip & Kirby, came out to run in a Portland OR marathon then wanted to do some sight seeing. They used our place as "home base" and did their own thing. I wasn't expected to prepare any meals - I did the first night, and the rest of the time they were on their own for breakfast and lunch. We'd meet up for dinner at a restaurant. Sorry to see them go! Otherwise, we've had "distant" relatives and friends (whom we haven't seen in decades) wanting to come out to see the Pacific Northwest. We reply it would be great to visit with them for a few hours, we aren't set up for overnight guests and here's a list of motels. Funny, we don't hear back!
Penny - glad to hear your dad's hip replacement went so well! You come from tough stock!
Katla - we've had several killing frosts and temps in the mid 20's last week. Yep, sometimes it's better for me to just give in when DH thinks it's time to do things at my house. Keeps him happy and gives him something to plan. As long as it's not too spendy I let him know I'm 100% behind it.
I'm partially caught up, lol. Welcome new ladies!
Lanette
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KetoneKaren wrote: »NYKAREN It's probably time for me to mention again what I do about Christmas goodies at work. I pretend they've been pawed over by someone whose hands are contaminated with Salmonella & E. coli. LOL!!! It works like a charm every time.
Oh, you mean like by my 12 year old boy??? (Gross.)
Felicia
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Bought myself a cozy nightgown and robe today...now I'm all tucked in..3
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NYKaren: I’d forgotten all about Dionne Warwick’s “Walk on By.” It is perfect for this situation and season.
Penny: I’m delighted to hear that your dad is doing so well after hip replacement surgery.
Lanette: We live right next to the Columbia River, and it is warmer here than up in the hills behind us. Our elevation is only 25 feet above sea level. I really don’t think there has been a hard frost anywhere in our vicinity, including lower nearby hills. :noway:
We heard from our son and he had no trouble taking the sourdough starter on his flight back to Virginia. Yay!!! . We’ve had this sourdough starter since before he was born, more than 40 years ago. A friend gave it to me, and she got it from an elderly neighbor whose family actually brought it to Oregon on a covered wagon sometime around 1902.
I have a meeting to attend this evening and have already studied my packet and driven past the site that will be discussed. It feels to me like I’m well prepared. I hope that turns out to be true.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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6pack for Kirby
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Over Christmas, I'd like to find a beautiful, comfortable, remote place to stay. No people. No dogs. No traffic. No internet.
Even just for a couple days. Somewhere completely peaceful and quiet with a hint of luxury.
Machka in Oz
Sounds like a dream vacation to me!
Karen in soggy, flooded BC
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Did Patrick Godeau’s Hard Work Conditioning DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Cardio Strength Peak Fit Challenge DVD.
Katie – I’ve given up the Hospitality for Newcomers. I’m actually counting down the number of times I need to attend meetings. The reason I’m staying with membership is because I do like Adra (sometimes she can be a bit of a control freak, but I think this can be worked around, it has in the past) and I know that Adra doesn’t know a whole lot and I do feel that since I’ve been doing this for a few years, I have background knowledge that could and most likely would be helpful. If I can get her to agree with the website and get it where it makes sense, I plan to bow out of membership. But someone taking over when it’s such a mess right now would only mess things up more. I remember when Vince’s bowels were impacted. It IS painful.
Cari – we lived in the Poconos so I know to always keep some bread in the freezer, some dried milk in the pantry, and if I go a few days without an egg, oh well. But I swear people down here never heard of their freezer for bread. We did bring our generator down here with us, but fortunately we’ve never had to use it. Honestly, we were thinking that since there’s more ice rather than snow down here, more power lines will be down. But most of the power lines are buried (that’s good). Garbage wasn’t picked up. I don’t understand, most streets are cleared. Admitted the driveways probably aren’t but the roads are. Oh well…. We won’t get our newspaper until later, I’m sure. You had a Loki! That’s the name of one of our cats!!!!
Lisa – you sound so very happy with the new job. I’m very very happy for you
Beth – we’ve cut back on how much we’re giving this year, too. I suspect Denise is going to be disappointed because she’s so very materialistic.
Now Denise tells us that she took the dog to one place to be boarded, they evaluated him and he failed because they said he was aggressive to some of their workers. Denise keeps telling us how wonderful the dog is! Another place said that she needed the kennel cough shot two weeks prior to him coming (that’s understandable). She tried a place down here but she said they don’t take dogs on a Sunday (well, this IS the biblebelt). Vince sent her a list and the numbers of places that board a dog near her. Now will she call them? She said that Pete would stay home with the dog and she’d come. Right….Denise doesn’t want to drive. She’s on the phone with Vince right now. I know that I can’t talk to her on the phone right now because I’d get too emotional. I REALLY wish they’d have to relocate. More so that they’d have their own lives and have to work things out.
Jess wants me to send her lots of pics of Shadow. She’s stressed about her exams and seeing pics of her cat calms her. I can understand this.
Well, now Denise supposedly found a place and is going to take the dog there Thursday. Vince told her “I hope you’re not putting all your eggs in one basket”. Why does she give us such a hard time every year? I love Christmas Eve, but I’ll give it up this year because Jess has been here every year, and I can understand Colby wanting to see his family. I understand that Pete is working. So I’m willing to have Christmas early. Yes, it is going to hurt not to have anyone else here for Christmas Eve, but I’ll manage knowing that they were here the week before. But now all because of a stupid d*** dog. When she first moved there, she should have found a place for him knowing that I’d like her to come down at least for Christmas. Now watch…when the baby is born there will be every excuse in the book for her not to come down here. I’m not even going to see her for 48 hours! I stressed ate and had about ½ a piece of apple pie
Welcome everyone new!
Did Christmas shopping. Went to the bank and got money to give Jess, some for myself and Vince, then to CVS but I think I’ll wind up taking the candy back, then WalMart to do food shopping for the holiday, bought gas, then Aldi for more shopping for the holiday, then Target to get a gift card for Colby, then Ollies to get soap (their prices aren’t that fantastic), then home. After having something to eat, went to the Verizon store because my phone was acting up, they re-enabled some apps that I’d accidentally disabled. Then Ruby Tuesday for gift cards for Ken and Lynette. Then we went to another WalMart since they had a light bulb that Vince wanted.
Well, I stress ate that apple pie and now my stomach hurts.
Pip – Love that ornament
Michele in NC
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Add me on I'm New me. Just got started and am 57, trying to stay young in attitude and physical👌we can do this together! I believe in miracle. I want to loose 25lbs in 90 days this Winter challenge. Am a grandma and work from home! So got to get out and work out! I walk, water aerobics and home aerobics.
What are you guys doing to for weight management?! Thanks for the community!
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Love the Advent chart Pip! I'm going to have a go at that and also send it to my DDIL.
Did some more boxes today and found a whole lot of coats. I took two nice ones I never wear to the charity shop before I weakened. :laugh: I also found the packaged towelling slippers for guests. We filled another box and a half with books for charity. Slowly, slowly.
This morning I did my roots, so I'm a natural blonde again.
Went out this afternoon to the charity shop and also the small supermarket. Found my favourite AF beer. Hooray! :drinker: I used to have to order it in bulk, but now I can buy it bit by bit. I really love it. I also love the name - Nanny State. :bigsmile:
I am stocking up on the homemade falafels from round the corner - vegan and gluten free. A good standby for lunches with hummus. They freeze well.
I also love a particular make of cottage cheese that they sell in the health food shop. So much more flavour than the usual. I'm addicted. My go to snack is half an avocado and some cottage cheese with some peri peri sauce.
Welcome new people! :flowerforyou: Stick with us and you will be hugely helped. I lost 57 lbs on this thread. I have kept it off and recently lost another couple. My secret is lots of activity. Trying to exist on 1200 calories is miserable. I eat 1800 calories a day and enjoy every bite. Take every opportunity to be active.
Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxx
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »I was awake for two hours in the night, partly because of company coming and partly because I don't like being out of sorts with DH . I migrated up to the top floor and read for a while and slept in the bed I'd made up for my son. Sssshhh, don't tell him.
Came back with a cup of tea in the morning and DH hadn't slept either! He then apologised for being grumpy and irritable yesterday. He blamed it on feeling sad about people who he had to cross off his Christmas card list because they had died , but he admitted he had started the day in a bad mood. I think he gets tense about people "invading his space" when we have visitors, especially men. He is largely unconscious of this, but didn't disagree when I suggested it. He also doesn't like his routines messed up.
Anyway, we are best friends again.
Okie - I listened to you and decided to do my run first thing today. It was a BEAUTIFUL morning, with frost on the cars. Calm sea, blue sky, lots of joggers. I had to wear my sunglasses the light was so bright. Then I came back and did 30 mins rowing machine and my yoga type exercises to stretch. Then I did my weights. I'm calculating over 700 calories, but I will only log my usual 600.
More tidying and box emptying today. DH will help me move furniture and is taking my cards to the post office. He will, then buy some more delicious chocolate ice cream. We were going out for pizza on Friday night with our guests, but when I rang them, I found they only take bookings for 6 or more people. I'm not going to risk not getting a table on a Friday night. Sooooooooooooo, I'm going to do a meze type meal, which is easier as we have a veggie guest. I have masses of food, but need to get a meaty item to add.
My son is arriving tomorrow at Hove train station. I'm cooking chicken, lentil and spinach curry for him that evening. We're going to pick up the kids from school on Thursday and I will get fish and chips for the adults that evening. All should be fine.
Love from Heather, feeling a lot less stressed in Hove. UK XXXXXXXX
PS - Janetr - So sorry to hear of your eye troubles. You are being very stalwart. Hugs.
Hello am New Me, and I love chicken curry too my husband's favorite. I've been good eating less rice.
All the best to your goals.
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Good morning ladies!
I got on the scale this morning and it was not good. I am sampling way too many Christmas treats so back at it today.
I love Christmas and have gotten carried away in years past. This year, however, I'm trying to keep things simple. Just the important decorations are out. I'll send cards but my list has been pared down. I'm baking (see above), but they're mostly my sons' favorites and they would be disappointed if I didn't.. My husband and I have definitely cut back on how much we're gifting this year.
Younger son is finishing up his finals and flies home Thursday morning for a winter break. He's changing direction again with his career journey ... still in contemporary music but backing away from performance and focusing on writing/production. I think he's selling himself short. I'll say my piece when an opportune time arises and then leave it at that. (Remind me that I said that.) It's his life and his changing directions would be seen as being prudent by many. I'm more of a "shoot for the stars and settle for the moon if you must" kind of person. My son, I think, is backing down from the challenge out of fear. He's a junior (finishing up his 5th semester) so it could change again and again. His dad and I have made significant financial decisions so that he can attend his pricey school and our only requirement from him is that he graduate with a degree. He's holding up his end so far. I'll hold up mine. And leave the rest to God. (Remind me I said that too.)
Gotta run ... planning a large annual Christmas breakfast for our church volunteers on Friday morning and have shopping and decorating to do!
Have a great day!
Beth near Buffalo
Don't feel bad. This week not happy , I developed a bad blister from walking without socks! I couldn't find any , and keep putting it off lol, I thought I just got something on my shoe, and come to find out I started a blister. I'll be alright. But now I can't walk to exercise at the gym or go on water aerobics!
Glad I found some company here to share. I learn my lesson. Take walking more professionally:)😂
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adkhiker63 and Almagreatness: welcome and what corner of the world do you call home?
DrKatie, was just thinking about you and your mom. Hoping it was a better day. Hugs
I was off to the dietician this morning, to catch him up on the latest round of doctor visits and make a plan for the next few weeks, especially since we will be gone almost 3 weeks. But, between gluten and histamine, it is tough to eat out. Maybe it’s a blessing in disguise when I’m at home, but not when we’re traveling. Still waiting on a tryptase level to see if I’m still in an active allergic phase (for lack of anything else to call it) or if things are settling down. Moving meds around has allowed some water weight loss—a pleasant surprise today.
All of the talk about guests reminded me that I have to get the guest room cleaned out from my son and DIL’s stuff so that the other son can stay with us while he is in town. I love having a houseful! I love going down in the morning and finding all of the kids asleep in the home theatre, one of my brothers in the recliner and having coffee in the kitchen with my mom. Not everyone stays, because there are 24 of us, but even in the hotel you never know who is gonna end up where!
Checking lists tomorrow morning, maybe I’m done with the Christmas shopping and can get on with the wrapping. Yippee!
Have a good night, all🎄
Kathy in KY1 -
Just finished listening to Boney M's 20 Greatest Christmas Songs, (twice!!), now it truly feels like Christmas! I used to decorate the tree while listening to it, our new place doesn't have the cd player in the living area, it's down in hubby's "man cave", so no cd's for me, just the tv. But up here in my "she cave...." I have my computer and my sewing machine, so plugged in the music and worked on the placemats that were/are my Christmas project. Every year friends and I do a project at Christmas, we've done many wall hangings, then table runners and this year placemats. Next year it looks like we'll do pot holders which will be great for gifts. None of us needs another wall hanging.... Finished my pine cone project, really must take the final photos and post them, it turned out pretty good, in my opinion.
Hugs to so many of you who are experiencing family crises, my heart truly goes out to each and every one of you, along with my sincerest hopes for the best outcome.
Lisa, so happy that your new job is making you so happy!
Heather, lovely view to run towards!
Penny, wow! your dad is a trooper!
Allie, hope your function goes well! Sounds like Allison has got Mary's number but good!
And my memory has failed me.....So, Hugs to those who need them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies! Stop by often and let us know what you would like to be called and where you are from, as general or specific as you feel comfortable with.
Evelyn, Vancouver Island where is has been raining all day. The long puddle that was at the bottom of our property has turned into quite the creek! (glad we live at the top of the hill!)1 -
Hi all! Up early and excited about my son arriving today. Haven't seen him since January. I love him dearly. He seems so much happier these days. A couple of years ago he went through a very bad patch. Severe anxiety and depression and everything that comes with that. Now I can watch him every week on the Airsoft Action TV video blog he does on Utube. He is obsessed about many things I find very odd, or very boring, but his heart in in the right place. He now lives with a lovely woman friend, two teenage children, (hers), and three greyhounds. The two greyhounds he adopted probably saved him.
I had to get two beds pushed together for his room as he is a very large lad. Found out last night that all the ceiling lights in that room are out. I will try a bulb today, but it might be a fuse. There are about ten lights in there, for some stupid reason. I do have side lamps. I will move out of his bathroom this morning after my shower and camp in DH's.
We wrapped most of the presents last night and they are under the tree. I haven't got anything for my son as he usually wants money. Some years I manage to think of a fun, silly thing to buy him, but I have not had my mind on the job this year. I'm sure he won't mind. He's only got to carry it back to Nottingham anyway.
Going to start my day now with a cup of tea for DH. Pitch black still outside, but we have to get our exercises done.
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Well I've been awake since 2 am and will try and go back to sleep..my mind is racing on all I have to do today before work.0
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Mornin', another busy work day but will schedule myself to go to the gym afterwork, it is becoming my escape!
Thinking about knittin a thick wooly hat on one of those round loom kits, anybody have experience with those?
I have knitted in years but would love to give it a try and the kit looked simple enough, but would love input from you experienced crafters out there, thanks.
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well I am up watched Joyce Meyers and had my tea, now to clean out the fridge and clean some more...0
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Morning all... reading my way through, hugs to those that need them, welcome to all who are new...
Today's my first day in the actual office in town, about 20 minutes away - and will probably make Tuesday or Wednesday my regular office day--the rest of each week, I'll work from home. Have to get my phone set up, and get plugged into the office network. Sent off for the necessary connection that will let me plug my new laptop into my monitor, which is actually a flat screen TV, so I can work on two docs at once - no HDMI connection on the work laptop. The display cord will be in tomorrow, and it will help a lot. Working on a laptop is straining my eyeballs, even with 3x reading glasses...
Egg was gently chewing on my arm, and is now determined to have her head under my elbow while I'm trying to type... purring all the way. She will shortly be evicted so I can go take a shower and look like a professional person.
But first, one more cup of coffee...
Love y'all!
Lisa in Arkansas7 -
Heather, I don't like having people stay at my house. Now that Jake is sleeping on the new bed we bought for the guest room, we tell people that we no longer have a guest room but will be happy to spend time with them if they come to town. Jake's brother and his wife called yesterday to tell us when they'd be coming for a few days in June and Jake told them which nice motel was closest to our house. Barbie
I like this.
Because of my husband's brain injury, he sleeps somewhat restlessly, gets up very early, and will then sometimes take a nap. So he divides his time between our bed and the sofa in the main living area, leaving me to sleep relatively peacefully when I finally go to bed. Our sleep schedules are really wonky now ... they were a bit odd before, but now they're all over the place.
We do have 3 bedrooms but they are all really small. One contains the bed. One has been converted into a dressing room, and one is an office/storage room. There's not even enough room to lay down an air mattress in the dressing room or office/storage room. Although strangely enough, you could probably do it in the bathroom. For whatever reason, that's a fairly large room.
Anyway ... my sister-in-law keeps hinting she wants to come and stay, but I like our very quiet evenings (even quieter once my husband goes to bed). I find them refreshing ... much needed refreshment. Plus I don't know where we'd put her.
So every time she asks about staying, I tell her again that there's no room but that we'd love to go out for dinner with her ... and we'll even pay! She hasn't taken us up on that yet.KetoneKaren wrote: »Karen BC & Barbie Many people succumb to the pressure of their own or others' expectations at holiday time. Recognizing and honoring what is best for you is liberating. Last year my stepson & wife wanted to be away from all family, so they planned a romantic trip! To each his own!
I'm with your stepson & wife.
Probably my two most memorable Christmases since I moved to Australia (almost 10 years ago!) have been when my husband and I have gone off on our own.
We did that two years ago ... usually he has to work during Christmas, but the planets aligned, and a few days before Christmas we knew he wasn't working. We hastily booked 3 nights in a place on the other side of Tasmania, grabbed the turkey and pans and bowls and other kitchen equipment (and beach wear, and cycling stuff) and drove out there on Christmas Eve. Then we made our Christmas dinner for the two of us with everything we brought. That was great!!
I don't know if you've seen the movie, Christmas with the Kranks, based on the book Skipping Christmas by John Grisham. Each time I watch it (they play it just about every year here), I'm rooting for the Kranks to go on their cruise. I always feel slightly disappointed when they don't.
M in Oz
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