WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2019

Hi there,
We are back in Dover and have just had breakfast. We have to vacate the cabin at 9 and will be called for the car at 10.10. We wait in the lounge with tea and coffee on tap and some snacks.
I woke up at 3 am and couldn't drift off again. Oh well. I should sleep tonight in my own bed (s).
I think I won't be going to French Circle tonight as I am knackered.
DSIL and boyfriend are coming at the weekend, but it's only one night. I'm going to book a restaurant. They are going to treat me for my birthday. Just have to make one bed and clean my bathroom for them.
We will be travelling home with the people we came with. Strangely we have only glimpsed them once during the whole trip. Everyone seems to know who we are because they see us dancing every night. We have the audience for the main show settling down to watch us. Poor DH!!!!!!
Strangers come up and say hello, we've been watching you. Jolly good.

Much love, Heather, back in the UK.

Poerava14 wrote: »

DH got a bit over hungry and dehydrated yesterday and gave me a difficult time for over 2 hours. Totally forgot who I am. Tried to lock me out of the house. Took our cat for a walk, OFF-leash, then yelled when I came out with the leash. Finally got them both back in the house. Once he ate and drank something, he reverted to his much more docile self. But for awhile there, it was ugly. Have I ever told you how much I hate dementia. In mid-November I have an appointment with the VA to learn what health care benefits may be available to us. There will be several hoops to jump through, but eventually, hope to secure home respite care and adult day care for a reasonable cost.

Rori
Colorado Foothills
SMILING from lips, eyes and heart

Sorry to hear you're going through that and I really hope you're able to find some help.

Machka and Rori - Your care for your partners leaves me in awe, always. In all things around this place, even though it occasionally annoys Corey, I try to make sure that I can do it by myself, and that is because of the two of you. Like hauling brush after it's cut, I just strung a tarpaulin to the back of the riding mower, and was able to drag far more than I could have carried in one trip, or even a half dozen. Being independent matters deeply to me, and being able to take care of both of us if necessary seems to be worth striving for.

Heather - Welcome home.

Crazy busy day coming up here--yesterday was my one day off of the gym this week, so I'm headed thataway in a few minutes, and got sooooo much to do once I get back to the computer. Gave the house a lick and a promise for cleaning, and will stack some of the piles up in my home office before my new supervisor gets here, but that's about it. Everything collects in my office for some odd reason... it's the old dining room, and is quite central to the house. Will clear out some clutter when I get back from the gym, as I'm cooling down before getting in the shower.

She and I will head out to lunch around noon, and we may/may not be at the University around 2 p.m. for an interim meeting on the federal grant. Much depends on the university folks.

And... it's 46 degrees here! (less than 8 C). So pleased to see fall finally here... will have to dig out my light jacket to wear to the gym.

Love y'all,
Lisa in AR

It's Wednesday ladies!

Kim - your power company has the right idea but wow. Do any of your neighbors have a generator? I would mainly worry about food in the fridge and freezer if the power is out for more than 12 hours. Heartening to hear neighbors are doing some mutual planning.

OK, busy morning so on the run early. Will be back later.

Lanette
Chilly SW WA State

Cheryl! Long time no see, good to see your face (and the horses).

Elliptical this morning - and to illustrate the difference between the gym machine and the Fitbit:

Per the gym's machine - 30 minutes, 2 miles, 237 calories
Per my Fitbit - 30 minutes, 1.1 miles, 302 calories.

If you didn't know, most gym machines are set for males, and most are set for a 165-pound male as the norm, unless it asks you for your gender and weight (few do). Don't trust what the gym machine tells you, they're at best an estimate, and as shown above, can be off by as much as 25% or more.

I pay much more attention to calories burned on my Fitbit than I do to the distance. My goal is to burn about 10 calories per minute of exercise, which effectively means I'm working at my absolute utmost about half the time. I'll inch that up over the months to come, but probably won't get it past 13 or 14 - that would mean I'm working at my max the entire 30 minutes, and my joints start breaking down if I overexercise.

Not saying anyone should do what I do, I just like hearing what other people are doing. You know your body best.

Love y'all,
Lisa in AR

Hello everyone.

Just a quick note for now......

Kim - I have had much practice being without power for days on end being that I have live in Florida for over 30 years. When I know a hurricane is coming I immediately start freezing containers of water. Not only do they keep the freezer colder, but can be used in coolers and eventually for drinking water if water is kept in the container. Also, I invested in 2 smaller 5-day coolers and use one for drinks (opened frequently) and one for food. If the storm is really coming I made sure some food prep has been completed and cool salads (macaroni, potato, etc.) so things are ready for no-cook meals. I also attempt to purchase ice (can be a challenge around here during a hurricane watch) about 3-days out and start loading up the coolers. Make sure you have lots of batteries and flashlights (candles are very dangerous especially around young ones and pets). Charge all chargeable items and keep them charged. The hardest thing is keeping one entertained so some board games, cards, books, hand hobbies, etc. are also prepped. You may want to look at some hurricane preparation articles online - they will be a big help for non-electricity periods. Prayer to no fires!

I hope everyone is doing well and sending positive thoughts to all.

Currently at 112 pages for this assignment.

At the same time I'm also writing an instruction manual for a massive process I do 4 times a year. I'm at 70 pages and counting with that one.

I don't have the knack of writing novels instead I write research papers and instruction manuals.


Machka in Oz

Kate UK

Christmas Rules I changed too to make it less stressful y smoother we’ll stop the keeping up with the Jones nonsense!

Bag (no papers) with from Your Family written on it (no more from mom then another from Sis etc if you can only afford 2 gifts that’s fine cause someone else over bought they go into the same bag!) If it’s something super special like wedding ring to ornament from grandma to grandkid the keep sake it’s handed in a box by that person to them early or at the tree time (not placed under my mom gave us stuff then died the 23rd of December).

If someone working theirs no Rule that says a holiday has to be held on that day only! If working 25th the 24th or 26th same thing! Go by a day everyone has off even if it’s a week later (well for school kids they can write we’re having it late this is what I think I’ll get)

Practical gifts! If someone needs socks 🧦 get them socks if someone else needs a watch for work get that I ask what they Need they can add wants if they want to will get what we can any gift cards can buy what was missed later at after sales!

Dollar tree,swap shops,guy on side of a road making some much needed money for his family,online stores,in stores,All allowed if someone asks for a Tiffany lamp too bad so sad their getting what they get!

No prices set so 1c to a lot is fine up to you. At time of opening if someone asks who bought it you can take credit answer their questions lol 😂.

Potluck dinner from a restaurant I cook what I cook to go with it or not at all or what I feel like no one can complain it’s usually a BBQ meat combo holiday pack with a salad to teas I made a few things I thought would be fun to make in advance I DO Not cook on Christmas Day! It is reheated y restaurant only! If can’t afford restaurant it’s reheated cooked a day before like corn on cob to salads to baked chicken...not cooking traditional meal expected! If mother-in-law makes tamales we buy some eat those too . Leftovers for days live with it lol.

Decorations go up little at a time for months I start before or after Thanksgiving doesn’t matter I have a theme (Fall) so it’s suitable for both with some Christmas ones.

Tree goes up a week before if real but anytime if fake. This year baby safe now ornaments this will be his 1st tree. No rule that says have to put a choking hazard up for the 1st one! Needles of a tree are number one cause of hospital 🏥 visits to glass.

Same old decorations after sales will but up to $20-$50 worth to add to the collection as we go so ones that are looking bad slowly get replaced but we keep sentimental.

Gift bags stored away for next Christmas again unless the one that tore. Bows from others gifts goes back too reusable.

Gifts from others go under the tree 🌲as is or gift bag

Cards are now email or a call lump it!

Birthday gift is separate! So 1 will be wrapped in Birthday gift bag no combining.

Amber Tx

Mean family members will not be invited they can learn to behave!

If someone wants to do something crazy y new for the holidays instead of coming that’s allowed too

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Amber ~ You sure are starting Christmas early!

Machka ~ Glad you are getting your glasses. I would be blind as a bat without mine.

Katla ~ Have a safe and fun visit.

Pumpkin: In my family, we have no desire to eat the beloved pumpkin and can't understand why so many people adore it. Instead, we love sweet potatoes in pie and casseroles. Another strange thing about me is that I love fruit cake and mince meat pie at Christmas.

Carol in GA

Machka9 wrote: »

I was just suddenly reminded ... it's Thanksgiving on Monday!!

If I were really energetic I'd bake a pumpkin pie and take it into work for my coworkers who have likely never had pumpkin pie.

Pumpkin is not a "dessert" vegetable here ... it's a ... well, a vegetable.


Machka in Oz

I agree. I think it's a vegetable, too. I mean, pie and muffins and lattes are fine, as I sit here right now drinking a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte, but pumpkins are veggies.

Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon