WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2019
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Machka - many hugs, I'm glad you're both OK, and totally impressed by your actions. I stand in awe of you and Rori, and all of you whose dedication to your lifemates has extended their lives.
Lazy Sunday stretching out in front of me, just a few chores, laundry and such... but I am also trying to get the box trailer sold that we used to move first to North Carolina and then to here, so will be fielding Facebook messages today, I'm sure. Had three overnight. As soon as it's light, I need to go measure the width and the height, and the door openings and get that posted up. My husband knew the length of it, but shrugged when I asked him for the rest, and people are asking.
Got most of the windows and screens in the house washed yesterday, son and husband did the outside with spray window cleaner, and a pad and squeegee on a long pole, and I washed the inners. Slept quite well, probably because of the physical work. Pretty sure the outside windows hadn't been washed since they were installed, the dirt just rained down.
Actually went in my son's room yesterday for the first time since we moved him in in mid-July, so I could get his windows washed. After he leaves, I'm going to have to scrub every surface in that room to get rid of the funky smell of young man. I'll say no more, but I was near to gagging yesterday when I was in his room washing windows. Urk. Just... urk. Love that boy--but dang!
Snagged some daffodils, they're scattered all over the yard, various patches of them, hundreds of flowers. Love this place.
Time to go get on the rower... love y'all!
Lisa in AR11 -
Love daffodils!1
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Heather, Obsessed is the word the very lazy use to describe those who are dedicated. I found this statement awhile ago and it fits perfectly for your situation. Your daily exercise practice is as important to you as daily medication to a person with a chronic illness. It is your ticket to continued health and well being. I hope you can let go of your upset about someone's comments about your exercise routine.
Michele, Just run as fast as you can from the membership job and don't look back. One of my happiness commandments is "Don't expect praise or recognition.". You did a great job and it was satisfying for a time and now it isn't. Just leave it behind. You have so many projects and interests to fill your time.
Machka, Hugs to you and your husband.
Allie, flowers for your granddaughter would be a good choice. You don't eat cake and she could probably do better without it. Set a good example of treats that aren't food.
Rebecca, Have faith that the next place will be even better than the one you're in now. It's out there waiting for you and you'll find it in time. One of the best signs I ever saw in front of a building said "I am grateful for unknown blessings already on their way."
Lisa, When Jake's son moved out we had to fill in the knife holes in the walls. When he asked what we were going to do with his room, Jake said "The first thing we're going to do is change the name. We aren't going to call it your room any more."
It will be warmer today so I'll be able to do a bit of work in the yard. Jake bought shade loving plants and I'll help him get the ground ready for planting.
Barbie from beautiful NW WA9 -
Rower - 20.5 minutes, 650 strokes, 1.35 miles. Baby steps, but moving forward.5
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Lisa - don't you just live the milometer on the rower! I always imagine myself gliding down the Thames or somewhere, the trees flashing past me.
Rebecca - A difficult time for you, but there will be a great house around the corner.
Barbie - Thanks for your support. I think I've shaken it off now, but people do think I'm crazy and, sometimes, so do I!
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Went out for my run after lunch. DH walking with me. It still amuses me that he can walk beside me even when I'm trying hard. The wind was chilly and when we turned back it was blowing quite hard against us. I made it home ok though. Then I downloaded some lovely photos that DDIL sent us from yesterday.
Just in case you've forgotten what I look like (!!!) I'm posting one last pic of some of us at the party. The beer is my son's new AF.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
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Hi everyone - Glad I found this group! I have been using My Fitness Pal for a few months now. After I lost 27 pounds last year, I have gained back almost 10, so I need to hear encouraging words these days. One good thing is, today I saw my first robin outside, so Spring is definitely coming to Eastern Massachusetts, where I live! I am 68 years old. I have been having more health problems this winter, so I am looking forward to walking outside as that gives me joy.6
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Barbie - what a great report for Jake!
Beth - what a smart son you have for thinking about his health at a younger age. Congratulations on the 17lbs!
Dana - is this a new dog or just new behaviour? Dogs really are like children aren’t they!
Carol - hope your BnL is doing ok, prayers sent.
Kim - I so admire you. I have lost a house and a truck, it is a scary ride to be on. I was working full time but my husband had been out of work for two years. I just couldn’t juggle it all long enough. I’ve read a lot of articles about people creating their own businesses due to lack of employment opportunities, I just truly don’t know what I have to offer that 500 other people aren’t already doing. I truly like the security of a job too.
Vicki - I hope you were able to help your friend and I hope those pre-cancerous cells can be seen to.
Carol - we had a discussion yesterday here at my house talking about college and university. My husbands and my parents never graduated high school, they were expected to help contribute to the family. The highest education between them was grade 9 (my Mom) and lowest was grade 3 (his Mom). The Dad’s had grade 7 and 8. They all worked hard and provided for their families. It wasn’t that long ago that this was the norm.
I never pushed for my girls to go to university or college but both have taken technical training. My goal was for them to graduate. They have so many friends that are struggling terribly because of the huge debt from university.
Heather - what beautiful granddaughters. Bra looks so delicate opening her present. Takeaway again! Wasn’t it just a few weeks ago you were wishing your husband would allow it? If I’m correct, that is progress! I’m happy for you!
Evelyn - I am more nervous too, but if it’s meant to be it will be! I would love to go back to school if I could figure out a way to pay for it. I finally figured out what I would like to do, it won’t happen now though. I would love to become some kind of councillor that helps young women flee abuse and rebuild their lives. I just love working with the younger generation. I think they are generalized and put down too much. My husband and I have many a disagreement about it.
Lanette - I hope that within the next year or so we start seeing marked improvement in the Canadian economy. It’s pretty scary right now. My daughter works at the new mall that was built and stores are already closing because they can’t get enough business. It hasn’t been a year yet. I hope your shoulder continues to heal.
Rebecca - so sorry you have to move again already. The disruption and costs are difficult to deal with, but hopefully you find a place you love just as much.
Machka - how heartbreaking for your husband and you. Sorry your husband had the seizure, that must have been scary to witness.
Heather - it is exactly people’s attitude about what they think is “best for you” that makes me keep quiet about any of my routines regarding diet and exercise. Too many people think they are experts when I know what is beat for me. When I want advice, I get it from all you lovely ladies and another MFP group I follow daily. At least I know we are all in the same path just different areas of it.
Today is the day that I try on MOB dresses, my goal last February was to be 140 by this time. This morning the scale said 176. I’m ok with it. I have maintained my loss since October with a few days of ups in there. My immediate goal now it to try to lose around 20 lbs by July, if I don’t do it I’ll be ok with that too. I’ll just keep working at it and not be discouraged and give up.
Tomorrow I am starting my walks again! I am so excited! The temps are supposed to reach 7-8-9 this week!!!!!! I will have to do some puddle jumping, but I have been watching the road out to the main streets daily to see when I could start without having water to my ankles. I think I can do it now, I may look like a drunk navigating puddles, but I’ll be doing it!
Off to go figure out what to wear that will be easy to change in and out of!
Tracey in Edmonton6 -
Machka... so sorry to hear your husband developed seizures, but very thankful that you were there and knew what to do!
Rebecca... well moving just stinks! But I'm of the mind that when one door closes, another opens ...
Tracey ... have a good time looking for a MOB dress!
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Hi Gals,
Heather, do you think your DIL mother is a bit jealous? You look great, may be she is feeling a bit up-staged?
Machka – Oh my how scary – I am glad you have first aid training, I have had it too, but it is out of date. I should renew my first aid; good reminder.
Rebecca – moving is a bummer, but glad you found out now, more time to search for the “right” place.
Tracey – I didn’t know either, but when I asked my friends what they would pay me to do, the things they asked me to do is how I found what I do today. If you have a battered woman’s shelter, or other support organization you should go and volunteer, you’ll get exposure and find out what you can do that you would not need further education to do. The non-profits and support groups have all sorts of needs from office work, to counseling staff and everything in between. One of the battered women’s organizations here asks for and pays a bit for you to open your home as a safe house.
Kim from N. California
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Happy Sunday. I am working today. We did not go to Wood River last evening as roads are closed. Our friend got what she wanted done and I am glad about that. Reading the paper this morning and all the business offering to help with water damage, furance problems, and looking for lost livestock for no charge, makes me proud to be from Nebraska. I just pray the water goes down soon.
Carol-I am not sure about the 5 years, I will talk with him more and DH has to see a surgeon to schedule his and I will ask him about it. Colon cancer runs very strong on my mom's side of the family and it does scare me.
Heather--The girls are growing up so fast. Looks like they are having a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing the picture of you, DH, DS and those beautiful grand children.
Dana--Haircut looks very nice on you.
Rebecca--Doesn't seem like it has been a year since you moved in. Sorry to hear you have to move again. Sending prayers that you find an even better place soon.
Machka--How scary. It is a good thing you were there and knew what to do. Glad he is back home.
Sounds like we are in for more rain and snow middle of the week. I just pray the water goes down before that.
Wonder how Meg is doing? I have heard they have a lot of water around Omaha.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE1 -
Today is the 6 year anniversary of adopting Levi
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Thanks ladies💖
Maybe we'll find a home more manageable. I felt a bit over my head going from our 950 sq ft to this home at 3000 sq ft! So tours we have scheduled are 2200, and 2006 sq ft, and just a bit more than we pay now.
Today we drive down the island a bit to Couperville, and get 15+ boxes. Hopefully they will fit in our car! They are broken down so it might be an uncomfortable ride home!
Already taking stuff off walls! After 20+ moves, when I find out I am moving I go into the familiar mode!
Have a good hair day, so that's nice!
Hugs to each and every one of you!💗
Rebecca
Whidbey island
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Machka, so sorry to hear about your hubby having a seizure, just when things are looking so rosy too! I'm assuming this will set his drivers license back a bit. There really needs to be a double hug button for situations like this!
Rebecca, moving??? yuck! Still haven't quite gotten over our last move and that was almost two years ago! I think you travel a little lighter than we do tho, we are both pack rats and were in the same house for 28 years! Stuff accumulated..... lol Keeping good thoughts that you will find a place that all of you love! Preferably one where the deer still come and visit...
Tracey, the BC gov't paid for my schooling, we have an entity here called WorkLink. They help out of work people, some who are on EI and those whose EI have run out, to navigate the system, help with resumes, get school if you need, there are hoops that need to be jumped through, as is the case with any gov't program, but it was a reasonable process. Not everyone wants to jump through the hoops so that's one way they use to decide who is truly interested in doing the work involved in actually going back to school. Some folks just look at it as a way to get more money out of the gov't, doesn't quite work that way, which is a good thing for us taxpayers. I was out of work for two years, made things pretty tight financially as hubby was only working part time. And I couldn't get any allowance while I was attending school as the things that we had to pay for (telephone, cable, insurance etc) aren't deemed necessary. If we had been renting, I would have gotten something, but apparently owing your own home doesn't always play in your favor. There must be something like this in Edmonton, I would hope there is anyway!
Heather, great looking family! I agree with this: Obsessed is the word the very lazy use to describe those who are dedicated. (Thanks Barbie!) You are dedicated to your health, this is a good thing!
Another busy day at work! This is a good thing, the days go much faster!
Congrats to those celebrating, hugs for those needing them and welcome to the newbies!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island1 -
This morning I am grateful for my low drama life.5
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Beth: Wonderful news that your son has asked for your help in getting his eating on track! You seem to be doing very well with your selfcare and he has noticed. WTG! :flowerforyou:
Dana: There are nights that our old dog gets me up, and I always feel blessed when he doesn’t. :ohwell:
Machka: Thanks for your reminder about first aid training. The last class I had was in high school. Sending continued good thoughts for your DH’s recovery. I’m sorry to hear that he had a seizure. I hope the meds work and do not have unpleasant side effects.
Lisa: The daffodils are lovely. :bigsmile:
Heather: I love the family photo. You look beautiful, and even better, happy.
Janetabenn: Welcome to a great group! Post often. :flowerforyou:
Rebecca: I hope that you are able to find a house that you will all enjoy. Happy house hunting.
Barbara: The parachutes are pretty but I’m not about to take that class. It doesn’t appeal to me. :noway:
Kim: Congratulations to you and Levi for your 6th anniversary together. Dogs are wonderful friends. :flowerforyou:
DH is now scheduled for a colonoscopy to help figure out what is going on with his digestion. I wish the appointment was sooner but we have to wait a month. :ohwell: :grumble:
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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afternoon ladies~
have my sheets in the wash.. took the ladies to lunch down at Farrells, the place was mobbed and it was loud, it was smart of me to bring earplugs. I drove Kitty's car so took Kitty and 3 other ladies with me in the car, Kitty paid for my meal, all they basically had was corned beef, chicken tenders or calm strips.. I had a small plate of corned beef ,the carbs were wayyyy to high on the clam strips...so I am home having a cup of tea and relaxing...DFIL fought us, but I got his cream of wheat with meds in it,down him between spoonfuls of vanilla ice cream.. anything to get him to eat..Tom and I were tag teaming to get it down him..
gonna rest .. im feeling tired..1 -
Kim ~ Levi is a very handsome pup!
Heather ~ Your family party looks like all had a great time. Good pics of all of you.
Carol in GA1 -
Vicki, the "good" thing about colon cancer is that is can be quite curable if caught early and I guess the side effects can vary due to location etc. Since it does run in your family I'm sure you know much more about it than I do, but I sure wouldn't want to wait 5 years... Maybe he meant that he would be watching it for the next 5 years?
Rebecca, good for you! I guess being a navy wife and having to move on a regular basis has it's advantages too! I'm sure something perfect will pop up for you. And the boxes should be just fine, if they're flattened. You may have to fold a few, depending on the size...
Hoping that all of those who have water issues, or the chance of them, are managing to keep dry! A lot of our woes have been water related, it either is where it shouldn't be, or isn't coming or going where it should! Oh the joy of living with a septic tank for almost 30 years.... Although in all fairness, we didn't have too much trouble with the tank or the field, sometimes had to be careful when we flushed (not when the clothes washer was draining!) but for the most part it was good. But we did have issues with the tub draining, well, rather not draining, til we had one fellow come out and take a good look at it and show us the uphill direction the pipe was going. The guy that put the pipe in originally is apparently some villages idiot.... Lots of DIY done on our house before we got it, and by folks who did not know how to DIY..... The stuff we found when we were doing other stuff! Yikes!! lol
Evelyn, Vancouver Island1
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