WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2019

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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Shannon I adore guinea pigs, and I love that you are taking your surrogate mama role so seriously. I had guinea pigs when I was a kid. :)
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    Vicki and Tracey ... praying for both of you as you deal with your losses. It never matters if it was expected or not ... loss is painful. Hugs.

    Husband came home early from a morning meeting today. Seems he missed his step on an outdoor deck and went head first into a wall. Knees are scuffed up and he has a good sized egg on the top of his head. Icepacks on and I'm watching him. Mostly he says he's very embarrassed.

    Son is still home with us and I think he may need to be with us a few more days as I treat an infection that his certified home ... despite reams of protocols and nursing directives ... seem unable to manage. He's looking better both physically and mentally. Just a little hard on me getting back into caregiver mode. Not much else gets done but taking care of him.

    Machka ... I'm accidentally filing today as well. It happens when I have a stack of papers that I'm just tired of reshuffling.

    Beth

  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,304 Member
    Done morning campground chores. Seems quiet for now. Caught up here and going to read for a bit. Can’t shake the tired feeling but bowels and lightheadedness much better. Called cardiologist yesterday but must wait for a ‘sneak in’ appointment.

    RV Rita
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,313 Member
    Annie - Yes, being a bit low one day to compensate for the next is fine. A lot of people look at their weekly average.

    Okie in the TX Hill Country
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Well I am calmer today, I needed to hear from Navy son and earlier yesterday I stared at Messenger willing it to respond to me! Its crazy how life can work like that. So his ship is officially back in port in Brisbane Australia.👍. Hopefully he'll get some needed off time.

    When we texted I had asked if he was coming home for the holidays. He said sadly no. I told him, I have gone these 8 months, as long as we text, and he calls when he can, I will get thru this no problem.💖 Not this Christmas but next Christmas, his tour will be up, so that's encouraging.

    I saw on Facebook my daughter in-laws mother was asking for a pack in play bed ( for Athena) for Christmas time. So I gathered that my middle son and daughter in-law are heading down to California for Christmas. I don't think they'll ever travel up here for the holidays. The fact that we aren't dog people pretty much solidifies that. In our lease it says no pets. I feel like we're between a rock and a hard place. I'm sad with the situation, but life is what it is.

    Yesterday I bought a precooked chicken. Its like buying a warm baby, in that I have to carry it on my lap home, because I don't want the bag to leak or get a hole in it. LOL! I took off all the meat, and simmered the bones to make stock. They use quite a lot of paprika, so the stock has a reddish hue. I will make ice cubes and have soup for next week.👍

    Have a great Saturday all! Hugs!
    💖Rebecca
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,252 Member
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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited July 2019
    Tracey and Vicki Sad for your losses, one expected, one not expected at all...

    Michele What is a taco slider? Navigation app: Waze. Hands down.

    Rebecca We found out on Facebook that Olivia & Phoenix are heading for France in September for a long visit with their Corsican paternal grandparents. The trip is so my stepdaughter can decide if they want to live in France! Finding out things like that on social media is jarring and feels icky, like being left out of something you shouldn't be left out of. I makes me sad for you (and for us). (((Hugs)))

    Karen in Virginia
  • b4leaving
    b4leaving Posts: 90 Member
    edited July 2019
    Tracey - so sorry to hear about your cousin. hugs!

    Vicki - and sorry to hear about your SIL!

    Karen - I have always been interesting in guinea pigs, but until now have never even touched one! They are very interesting to watch. I go in at night and lay on the floor beside their cage and hand feed them and read my book. I get very little reading done, because I am fascinated by their antics. LOL!

    Barbara - The likelihood of us keeping the guinea pigs is iffy. If they were ours, I wouldn't want them stuck away in the spare room - and because we have cats (4 of them!), I'm really not sure it would work out to have the guinea pigs in our main family room. I don't know that I trust our cats and I don't know how the guinea pigs would get along with having cats looking at them (and possibly stalking them) all the time. :)

    I really don't know the full story of these guinea pigs. We're taking care of them for a lady (who is on a family vacation for 3 weeks) who is taking care of them for someone else! And, as far as I know, this original owner will want them back at some point (there's a story there, but again, I don't know all the details - I think she had to move and couldn't take them but still wants them). So really it's all up in the air!

    I'm just glad I can give them some love and attention and hopefully help them to become a little more social and have some quality of life in a bigger cage.

    Today I'll be sewing some liners for the cage and making some "cuddle bags" for them. People are nuts about guinea pigs (and I had no idea how much). The amount of web pages and videos about guinea pigs is incredible. :) I'm as nuts about cats, so I definitely don't judge them for it!

    Hope everyone is having a good weekend. It's warm here. I'm just about to turn on the a/c so I can do some exercise!

    -Shannon
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,648 Member
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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,042 Member
    DD at work at the store today, she normally works in the warehouse but filling in for someone. She only has to work until 1:30. We got up and fed critters before she left. Then I did 45 minutes of yoga. It has been raining off and on so have not done any yard work. Got letters to DH's credit cards done and am going to make some frosty paws for Nessa the labradoodle. She loves those things especially on a hot evening. She licks away with her eyes half closed totally blissed out. I am with the rest of you on cooking when it is hot. We use the indoor grill, the crockpot and last night the quesadilla maker.

    Tracey - Sorry for the loss of your cousin.

    Vicky - Condolences to you on your loss. Hope you enjoy the new car.

    To whoever recommended "Women Rowing North", thanks. I really enjoyed it.

    I think I need to join the filers. I have way too many stacks, especially since DH's death.

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Sue WA Please share your frosty paws recipe...
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Connie in KY: Cultural Days sounds like a great idea. :star:

    RV Rita: I hope things go well with your cardiologist appointment. Be sure to keep us in the loop. :heart:

    Rebecca: We have a Pack n Play in our attic. They are very handy as collapsible cribs/playpens for visiting grandchildren. We bought ours last summer when DS and DDIL came for a visit along with our grandson. They are handy to have and can easily be stored. :star:

    Karen in VA: Our son introduced us to WAZE when we visited Virgina a couple of years ago. It is less useful in Oregon. I’ve played with it, but there aren’t enough users to get the kind or warnings and advice we saw in Virginia. :ohwell:

    Sharon near Seattle: Congrats on the support of your family helping with roof repair and entertaining you. Enjoy! :bigsmile:

    Sue in WA: Add me to the list of people interested in “frosty paws.”


    I went out to the stable to work with Arrow today. He was loose in the arena while the ladies who clean stalls and feed the horses were at their work. He was grumpy toward me at first but settled down nicely by the time we were finished. No riding for now while he gets over his health issue. I had a good time and so did he. We finished up with me leading him around the arena without a lead rope. I held my right fist up at his eye level and several inches away from touching. He stayed right with me through changes of direction and changes of pace. I had fun and I think he did, too.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Lisa- If the Dietician won’t get off their buns you may have to ask the Doctor to recommend another one! Did that once got a way better fit for us for Mom back when she was alive. Some have multiple listed or in the same office.I couldn’t get results with JRs Pediactricians so I payed for our own Dietician y online apps too.Went over their heads to get results sad to say.


    Karen V-Taco Sliders- 4 kinds I know of sloppy joe sliders 🍔 to taco 🌮 kinds.Their smaller sized kids love them y nice to have a small portion with soup y salad instead of a bigger burger/taco.
    https://simple-veganista.com/verde-taco-sliders/

    https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/taco-sliders/

    https://wholefoodfor7.com/tostones-fajita-sliders/

    Amber Tx
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    🥶 Frosty Paws 🐾 - (recipes to brands online) first link has recipes for other pet treats too if interested in frozen homemade. Last ones an easiest version
    https://www.dailypuppy.com/make-homemade-frosty-paws-dog-ice-cream-1417.html

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Purina-FROSTY-PAWS-Peanut-Butter-Flavor-Frozen-Dog-Treats-4-Cups-per-Box-13-fl-oz-Ready-to-eat-treat/33379089

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Purina-FROSTY-PAWS-Peanut-Butter-Flavor-Frozen-Dog-Treats-4-Cups-per-Box-13-fl-oz-Ready-to-eat-treat/33379089
    Amber Tx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,252 Member
    stat for the day:

    0runner- 30min, 114c, 13h, 44l, lvl8 8.51min mi, 139mhr, 3.41mi= 273c
    Apple Watch- 241c

    total cal 273
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    edited July 2019
    Katla, how wonderful you and Arrow. I kind of have a fear of horses. It started when my sister put me on the butt end of her horse while she was riding bareback. He bucked me off, and had the wind knocked out of me. My dear sister laughed and laughed! He fact that horses can sense your fears, well I know they'd sense mine in a nano second! So the fact that you led Arrow around with your fist, well I am so proud of you!💖

    💖Rebecca
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,400 Member
    Tracey and Vicki-sorry for your losses.

    Machka - I totally understand accidental filing (or cleaning out a closet, cupboard, etc.) Seems like I go looking for one thing or straightening one thing and it turns into an unplanned project. However, it does feel good when it is done.

    Went through pants/skirts/suits in my closets this morning-cleared out 4 skirts, two suits and 8 pair of pants (and still have plenty left to wear). Got into retail therapy a bit since husband passed, starting to move out of it. Plus just have clothes of different sizes. Hate letting go of clothes (probably because when growing up, never had any extra clothes). However, have a nice stack of stuff that doesn't fit ready to go to thrift store. I am sure someone else can use them. Have to do same with drawers soon. One group at a time.

    Had a good day with walking/steps. Got in an hour or so this am early before it got hot. Went a different route. Usually walk north of my house (live in a very 50s suburban neighborhood with newer houses to the north). Walked past elementary school sons attended and ballparks they played at--brought back some very good memories. Will try to take that route more often.

    Went to pay respects to family of co-worker and friend who passed. Saw many people I have not seen in some time.

    Glad to hear those of you who have success with surgery for weight loss. Was talking to three ladies at funeral today who have not had such luck. They had initial loss, but have gained much back. They were referring to me as skinny and asked what I was doing-tracking in MFP, CICO. And I assured them I eat (some days its actually hard to make it to daily calories). I am hoping they can get back on track-they are all much younger than me and went through a lot to get the surgery. I hope they don't cause themselves further physical problems by stretching out stomach, etc. I don't think they really understood it was a tool but they needed to do their part also.

    Going to go set up coffee and go read for a bit. Got started on the Game of Thrones series of books (never watched a single episode) and I rather enjoy it. May have to check out the show at some point.

    Ginny in Ohio.
  • megblair1
    megblair1 Posts: 1,226 Member
    Hello! This is just a pop-in because it's 830 and I have not had dinner yet, and no I am not hungry. Love that phentermine. Someone asked for a shoe closet picture; I will try to figure out how to accomplish that! I worked in the yard for 2 hours, otherwise the day was spent on a book. Take care, hope to be more chatty tomorrow! Meg in Omaha
  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,298 Member
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  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member

    Hi Gals,
    Machka – your place looks great, I like the colors - I think the openness of no upper cabinets is nice, but I would be lost with that much less space.

    Tracey – so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend

    I have read from my phone for days and days… so have missed so much! I can read the first post on a page, logoff and when I get on again not realize that I missed most of a whole page.
    So hugs for those that need/want them. Cheers for everyone, welcome to the new ones.

    The heat finally reached me… yuck. But a few thoughts on living without air conditioning. I have no a/c and just a wall unit for heat. Oddly the heat unit is one that lets heat out from both sides and it fills a section of wall, so in my house one side is in the hall bathroom, the other in the entry. Neither are places I would prefer to have heated and it doesn’t have a built in fan so it’s pretty useless. I do own (with the bank who holds the mortgage) my home so I don’t have to talk with a landlord – but my bank account controls me!

    With the landscaping I have 3 large deciduous trees on the west side to block the afternoon sun and another large tree on the east side just because… I have screens on all the windows and screen doors for every door and slider. Screens help with bug issues but more important for me is it means Levi won’t get out. Most my windows are double paned – I did that a few at a time over years, all of them can be locked with a 2 -3 inch gap to let air move but not let someone in. But no insulation in the walls or floor, and minimal in the ceiling. I really want to add it to the ceiling, I think I could do it myself, but that is a big time and medium $$$ winter job. In the evening when the sun is off the house and the outside air temp is lower than the inside air temp I open up- EVERYTHING – as it gets later and close to bed time, I set up a large commercial fan on my kitchen counter where the fan will fill the kitchen window. And I set it to blow air OUT, then I crack the windows just a bit, except for the window at the far other end of the house, which I also open wide, this sucks the cool air in and through the house then back out. I sleep all night like that and in the morning the house and outside are within a couple of degrees of each other. Once the sun is up and the temps are climbing the windows and doors are closed and drapes closed while there is sun of the window. It’s a process but usually the inside of the house only gains 10-15 degrees; far less than the outside gains. The other big trick is to use the fewest heat generating things possible while the house is closed up. Little cooking, no vacuuming, no TV (just hold your hand behind it and you’ll be amazed at the heat)…. It works for me, but would drive most folks batty!


    Kim from N. California
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,597 Member
    ginnytez wrote: »
    Machka - I totally understand accidental filing (or cleaning out a closet, cupboard, etc.) Seems like I go looking for one thing or straightening one thing and it turns into an unplanned project. However, it does feel good when it is done.

    Ginny in Ohio.

    This all started with me wanting to locate my long running tights because it's winter and I use them for cycling outside if I'm not running.

    Then I decided to organise my exercise tights drawer ... next thing I knew I was organising the dressing room ... some of the stuff from the dressing room came out to "My Spot" in the main living area and filled up the empty spots ... so I started moving it into a better location ... and I remembered I needed to find a couple things ... and now I've got an organised dressing room and "My Spot" is reasonably organised!!

    I just wish I had more time right now ... I'm kind of on a roll and could potentially finish the whole place!! But I really need to get working on my homework for my current course.


    M in Oz
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,519 Member

    Did Gilad’s Ultimate Cuts and Curves DVD. Pretty good. The plan for tomorrow is to do some training games on the Wii.

    Katie and Lenora – thank you for telling me about GA’s distracted driver law. In the car, I’m always thirsty (I suspect it’s because of the dry air) and I am constantly drinking water. Of course, we go thru GA on our way to FL. Not sure what I can do. What do people usually do in this situation? I never answer or even look at to see who is calling) my phone while I’m in the car, I always pull over to the side. But I don’t know how I can avoid drinking water.

    Pool party today. Going out now to vacuum the spa.

    Rebecca – I bought a pack & play for Denise at the Salvation Army for $2.99. Of course, I didn’t tell her it was from the SA. But it did have some mold on it. So I got another one from the SA which was brand new for $15. I just told her I bought a new one. That’s true. I just don’t tell her where I bought it.. I understand how you feel about the kids not coming to your house. Pete has been here 3 times (he and Denise have only been together over 10 years). He told me “it’s just so much easier for you to come up here, you’re retired”. Ahhhh…not that easy. Besides, I can’t see any reason why they can’t come here once/year.

    I have Waze right now, but like the other day it was telling me to take a north bound road when I knew the store was on the south bound road! Also, there isn’t a way to tell it that you want to go another way to your destination. I’m just getting a little frustrated with Waze.

    Karen VA – so sorry you found out that way

    Had the Newcomer pool party today. Sort of disappointed there weren’t more people. It was such a gorgeous day.

    Michele in NC
    Who is really really tired
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,611 Member
    Distracted driving... a friend of Mama's actually changed out of her girdle while barreling down highway 101 back when it was two lanes winding through the nothern California hills. Mama though she was going to die.

    Bear update, got the garbage again last night, my bad. I'd thrown away some stinky old vitamins and moldy whole wheat tortillas. Lesson learned again.

    Thanks Machka... giving this some thought.. . "accidental filing" LOL., sounds like my DOMnedinoes fell on you too!
    shcgiebs been there too! Baby steps bring us back on track. Would you let us know what to call you and your general location?
    Karen in VA :sad: Learning from FB is like hearing from a third party, a hurtful blow. Your stepdaughter is considering moving near to her inlaws?
    Shannon if anyone can find a way for cats and furry rodents to co-exist peacefully, it's you.
    Katla Arrow is so lucky to have you to visit and play with him without riding through his recuperation. Fun for you both!

    Went to the county fair today to hear the bagpipers instead of Taking Tumble to dog group. Succumbed to some kettle corn but when I saw the elephant ears sign I turned around and walked the other way.

    Need to channel my inner Lisa/NYKaren/Tracey/KJ and other fix it up gals to start this summer's project: stripping/prepping/restaining or painting the deck. Have some goo I'll try on the first two boards. . . maybe tomorrow ;}

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    will update these later too, haven't been keeping up on my metrics. Meditate 0/31, knee exercises 0/31, CO>CI 5/31, vits+rx 3/31, play with Tumble 2/31, AF 2/31, steps: Tues:5770, Wed:3425 :{ Thur: 5949 so far
    Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD! Word for July: consistency.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,597 Member
    Sunday -- My husband and I had a nice walk to the beach and back and then hopped on the trainers to Zwift during the end of the TDF.


    Distance - 18.45km
    Elevation - 166m
    Moving Time - 51:25
    Elapsed Time - 51:25
    Speed - Avg: 21.5km/h | Max: 63.4km/h
    Heart Rate - Avg: 121bpm | Max: 141bpm
    Cadence - Avg: 73 | Max: 98
    Power - Avg: 91W | Max: 149W


    Machka in Oz
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Having probs with MFP on phone and ipad having to log in sometimes and not at other times.

    Our mini heatwave gone rained all day yesterday, still raining now (this is why we don't need AC :D:D )

    Kate UK <3
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,088 Member
    Morning Ladies,
    I am up and having my tea, fed the birds and am just catching up with you all before going to feed my DFIL... then dropping my other cable stuff back at the store , and will have to have someone come out and get this stuff working for me. I have it all plugged in right, but these new fangled t.v. are beyond me...

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