WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2019
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1948Peachy wrote: »Michele ~ We have lived in our house for over 20 yrs and we do not know any of our neighbors except the one right next to us who is our age and who we only talk to if something arises. The folks around us are all busy with their own lives and are not interested in knowing their neighbors.
Carol in GA
We've been where we are for 5 years and have only just recently started to get to know our neighbours on one side of us a little bit.
My husband has become quite outgoing since the accident so he has also learned the name of a neighbour across the street ... and since he is home quite a bit he is able to tell me a little bit about a couple other neighbours, but not names or anything.
I don't think people get to know neighbours like they used to years ago. Plus people come and go all the time.
In the 5 years we've been here, we've had 3 sets of neighbours on one side of us (we're sort of getting to know the third set) ... and 4 sets of neighbours behind us (we've never bothered to get to know them. The 2nd set included a mother who screamed at her kid all the time, and the current ones have a big dog that barks all the time so we're hoping they move soon).
And you're right ... everyone's busy. When we're not, we value our down time ... our quiet time.
M in Oz12 -
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klanders30 wrote: »
DH and I are on a driving adventure today, just getting in the car and driving for a 3 hour drive west to somewhere!!! Sounds silly, no proper plan in place—just going to see wherever the beautiful summer day takes us. But first I get to break in my new “new balance” sneakers, woohoo, wore out the last pair
NYKAREN
Sounds wonderful!!
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M in Oz[/quote]
Machka, This is priceless and absolutely true for us.
After hearing more responses about the dilemma with our "friends", Jake has concluded that he doesn't want them in our house so this morning he will text them about meeting for lunch at a restaurant that we have selected. You are all right that we don't want that energy in our house. Thanks for the help.
It is officially flashlight time in the morning when I first walk the dogs which tells me that daylight is increasing enough to be noticeable for Machka.
Barbie in NW WA6 -
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Hi all,
Janetr - It is truly a transformation!
Carol - You look like a great bunch! So glad you could all get together.
Counting down now to the kids arriving. I went out in the WIND to get last minute bits for them. Wow! It is mighty strong!
I'm still getting intermittent feelings of being very hungry and low blood sugar. I'm not eating any less than usual. A puzzlement.
I booked and paid for online the excursions for our cruise that we want to take. We have to choose carefully as they are not cheap. We have four in total. I'm getting excited now about the cruise. It won't be all that warm in Scandinavia Sept/Oct and the sea may be choppy, but I'm optimistic that we will have our usual wonderful time. 'Saga' are such an amazing company. My only apprehension is that it is a different ship to the one we are used to. We had the same cabin for three years on the old one.I don't like change. We even sat at the same table for two each year.
Rori- Would it be possible to take your DH on a cruise now? Are there ones in the States that are exclusively over 50, like Saga? My friend took her 92 year old dad and he had the best time of his life. They are going again in November. It was quite a lot of work for her, but the crew were amazingly helpful. I have seen people on board who are quite 'out of it' with their daughters etc. The crew really go out of their way. Didn't you go on one a while ago? I seem to recall you loved it.
I have organised my food so that I don't get too hungry while the kids are here as we normally eat around 6. We will have the first part when they have their tea at 5.15 and then have the second half when they are safely in bed. Can't wait until then to eat. :noway:
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx4 -
Well a stunner of a sunrise at the beach this morning.. and cane home and made tea a d some keto pancakes..then did some cleaning and straightening.. and another rest time .and will get my suit on and go to the beach..6
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It is officially flashlight time in the morning when I first walk the dogs which tells me that daylight is increasing enough to be noticeable for Machka.
Barbie in NW WA
https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/australia/hobart
I don't notice the morning light because I'm never up that early. However, I have noticed that it's not completely dark when I'm waiting for the bus at about 5:15 and I can get almost all the way home on my usual bus and still have a faint lightening of the sky.
Sunset is 5:21 and Civil Twilight is 5:51 ... that's when it goes completely black. My bus gets to the stop closest to home at about 5:55 pm so it has just gone black by that time. On Tuesday, when I go back to work, it'll go black 2 minutes later (5:53) and by the end of the week, it'll go black at 5:56 pm ... so this coming week is the last week of a completely dark walk home from the bus.
That means that it won't be too much longer before we'll be able to go on evening walks again!!
Yes, I keep a close eye on these things at this time of year ... counting down the darkness!!
Machka in Oz4 -
Viv -I bet you will make the best decisions for yourself.
Machka - I agree neighbours do not get to know each other like they used to. We are all so busy and downtime is precious like you said.
Karen in NY - I LOVE those kinds of drives, my husband doesn’t see the point in them and grumbles if I do it on my own. I am rather jealous right now. I hope you have a wonderful day!
Alli - I hope you get some rest and a calm peace while you are in your happy place, you sure deserve it.
Barbie - I’ve noticed I’m having to turn the lights on in the evening before bed again. It seems to go so fast and the dark seems to linger forever.
It is cloudy and cool here again today. We have not had a week since last September that our furnace hasn’t kicked on. I need to go shopping this weekend for a sweater or two for work. It was cool in there yesterday.2 -
Oh Carol you look terrific in you group picture. You're arms look just fine to me. I on the other hand look like a me!ting snowman under my clotbes, good thing I don't run around without them. .
Janetr OKC2 -
JoJo - I just fly by the seat of my pants on eating daily. You can tell I'm not a salad eater if you saw my page.lol
Everyone else-I'm just so happy that I have been active enough in the past that it has saved my life more than once. First when diagnosed with high blood pressure at high stroke level.(The doctor said my body had just adapted over a period of time as I didn't present with any other symptoms). Losing a son in 2006. My parents in 2016 and 2019. Breast cancer in Oct with surgery(lumpectomy) and back to normal within about 3 weeks. Surgery(nephrectomy, having right kidney and same size tumor removed) in Feb and back to all of my normal activities by April.(lifting and moving things including furniture, dance, Zumba, taking care of my youngest toddler age grandchildren daily). You get the picture folks. I have taught two 30 minute Zumba Gold demos on two separate Saturdays this summer and also took 30 minute ballet and 30 minute hip hop classes both days. Can't wait until the studio I work at starts back up later this month so I can teach and take again. Doing my fake(no machines just hand weights) Zumba in the Circuit workouts for 30 minutes and several other exercises to keep in condition. Haven't lost any weight since they told me in radiation I couldn't lose or gain any weight until I was done. Just haven't been able to find that niche I was in at that time. I'll figure it out though that's a promise to myself.
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Thank you ladies for your kind words. My daughter emailed that old picture to me yesterday, I had not seen it in years. I had such mixed feelings, I teared up immediately and thought how could I not have seen how I actually looked? In those days I only looked in the mirror to put on makeup and do my hair, ignored the rest. I had very mixed emotions about even sharing the picture. I don't ever want to come across as "look at me" or seem to be bragging, I'm not proud of it. I have decided if nothing else I will use it as incentive to keep on keeping on with my current regime as I am NEVER going back.
Thanks again my dear friends.I
Janetr OKC7 -
Lanette: Washington has had far more liberal rules on fireworks than Oregon for as long as I can remember. I am sometimes astounded that they don’t catch the state on fire. Perhaps they’re more boom than heat. It is the boom and bangs that gets to our dog. :ohwell:
Beth & Allie: I am in agreement with your comments to Allie. Allie is not wishy-washy. She is steadfast, loyal, and generous. :flowerforyou:
Heather: I hope you’re feeling better soon. Your planned trip sounds wonderful.
Rori: I hope the surgery is scheduled soon, too. DH is in chronic pain and miserable. He has an appointment with our regular doctor on Monday. It will be a good time to ask questions and get a clearer picture of the situation. The last time he had a surgery on his back the recuperation time was not a serious problem. The pain was gone, and everything else was better than before surgery. He was scheduled for physical therapy and gradually regained good mobility and was able to do more than before. I hope this time will be as positive. In regards to your brother, perhaps AA would be of help to him, in addition to your heathy lifestyle. Perhaps he will make that decision on his own as he gets healthier. I had a surprise message from our niece. She has joined AA and is changing her life. So far, she is having a very positive experience with AA. :flowerforyou:
Terri: Thank you for your good wishes for DH. We don’t have a confirmed surgery date as of yet. That is the next goal.
Barbie: Good luck with your friends. I love Machka’s advice. :flowerforyou:
I haven’t read every post yet, but I am needed elsewhere. Have a great day!!!
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Some of you may recall my sister in the Seattle area fell and broke her ankle at the end of May, then went into pneumonia, sepsis, etc and was intensive care. When they got all that cleared up she was sent back to the rehab center until her ankle healed. She was just released last Sunday from rehab and yesterday her blood pressure dropped dangerously low and she was taken to hospital and once again is in ICU. Please pray, send good thoughts and energy. Her husband had leukemia and eventually had stem cell transplant with many many complications since then and is unable to be alone. He cried when she was taken in the ambulance, he told his son that God was taking her away from him. They've been married for almost 55 years and this is so very hard on all their family.
Janetr OKC11 -
Kelly - I saw this and though of you.
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Beth - Thank you for the messaging to Allie. I just didn't have the words this morning, and wanted to go ask her friend what her problem is... made me angry, so I didn't have comforting words. Allie - Beth has it exactly right. Hope your weekend is wonderful!
Love,
lisagrandmallie wrote: »Thank you dear friends..and thank you Beth.. she truly is one of my dearest friends.. but she had alot better time of it and schooling than me.she said I ran from the situation..not going to stay with a cheating husband.but we are friends and I am friends with his girlfriend..so what ? I forgave a long time ago..
These comments and all the others supporting Allie are why I love this group and have been a part for so long. Someone asked if we were ‘clicky’ no way!!!!
Allie no words, just thinking the same as what everyone else has been saying. You are one tough lady!
RV Rita
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Lifelong learning I’m all for it. Duo lingo, for languages, YouTube, Lynda.com has Office lessons, lots of others. I’m going to build a ‘Rapberry Pi’ a Linux product but have to research and learn that. I love learning.
Janet inspired by your progress!
RV Rita3 -
Janetr Prayers for you and sister.2
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Michele, Here is the picture of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs that I see on my morning walk. They are not nearly as impressive as yours, but they are a cheery sight.
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Janetr- you look lovely. I am sure you were the same sweet grandmother in the before picture. For your health, it is good that you lost the weight.
Karen VA - my Dh is like your friend, Clay. He will say he needs to lose 5 pounds and he does in a few days usually by skipping meals.
kJ- if you get the time, let me know and we can meet somewhere. I think I would tell Trentin’s mom that it is not acceptable to just not show up when she has scheduled your time. This isn’t the first time she has done this.
Been to water aerobics and staying inside out of the heat. Have a wonderful day.
SueBDew in TX8
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