WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2019

Did the Reebok Step DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to take the water class.

NYKaren – congrats on the new treadmill. I know you’ll really enjoy having it

Pip – I sure hope he doesn’t have to be put down. I figured that with him bleeding, you probably got some blood on your clothes. A friend of mine’s husband worked in a hospital and she told me that was how they got the blood out of the sheets, etc. Honestly, at first I thought she had popped a screw. But I figured “what do I have to lose”. And it worked! Glad to pass this on. It doesn’t work on clothing that has already gone thru the dryer, but it does work on clothes, etc that haven’t. Whenever we leave somewhere we always leave a note for the pet sitter stating that she has the authority to give our pet/s necessary medical care.

Rori – (((HUGS))) You are such an inspiration

Welcome Susan and anyone else new

Getting ready for my appt to get the bridge work ready. Not sure what all is involved.

Was at the dentist for 2-1/2 hrs. I’ll be getting a bridge with the bottom (chewing part) being titanium. They took all sorts of impressions and put on a temporary bridge.

Felicia – good luck, you CAN do it. You’re starting out with a great attitude

I can’t wait to get my Instant Pot!

Roasted a spaghetti squash. They are always so difficult to cut open when raw but I saw this thing about roasting it whole then after it cools to cut it and take out the seeds so I decided to give that a try. The only thing is that you need to roast it longer than the directions on the net said to. But that's OK

Michele in NC

Just caught up, not a lot to say.

Tracey in Edmonton

Thermostats and remotes: We have electric heat and a woodstove. The wood stove puts out a LOT of heat, we're trying to figure out the magic balance between not so very hot and gone out cold. Joe's comfort range is narrower than mine, and somewhat cooler, so I keep a quilt near the recliner. When I come into the living room to sit down, Joe asks me what I want to watch. He's also considerate enough to turn down the volume when he's watching a screaming horror so I can't hear it in the bedroom. Can't watch 'em, still get nightmares.

Sue in WA good luck with the refinance. Our lender's max for our doublewide was $150K not enough to refi mortgage balance and cover asphalt shingle roof. I hope you can get the metal roof, would have loved to have one here but Joe wasn't in favor. Is it that very much more $$$?
SuziQ that's why I was WAAAH ing, our nearest TJ's is 3 hours hard drive on dangerous, twisty HWY 199 along the scenic Smith River. Joe has persuaded me not to go that way any more, too many head-on collisions. Next nearest is 4+ hrs to Eugene, means only get to shop TJ's at my twice yearly skin scan. How I wish they would come to the Coast, or at least sell the non-perishables on the internet.
Lisa and Machka amen to Excel! That's a must for whatever replacement I get for the laptop... 'tho I cringe at the thought of Ofc 365. and Amen to heated seats. Once spoiled, can never go back.
Lanette con VERY grats on the lower BP!
Kay LOL! I fired my housecleaner decades ago, but she needs to reappear this weekend as my friend is coming from Idaho.
Welcome Susan in E. WA
Good luck, Flea! New position's stress might be better stress, more intellectual challenge, less a constant interpersonal struggle.
Kim thanks for the update on the daycare child.
Amber wow JR out growing child car seats at 2?!? Yow!
Mary Shep is beautiful and so is your DD.
pip ((hugs)) and healing vibes continue.

Lopped 3 garden carts full of salal, cooked rotisserie chicken meal for Joe, went line dancing. Pooped .
BB&B, dog group and preliminary cleaning tomorrow.

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD! Word for October: get up and do it!
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auntiebk wrote: »

That's why I was WAAAH ing, our nearest TJ's is 3 hours hard drive on dangerous, twisty HWY 199 along the scenic Smith River. Joe has persuaded me not to go that way any more, too many head-on collisions. Next nearest is 4+ hrs to Eugene, means only get to shop TJ's at my twice yearly skin scan. How I wish they would come to the Coast, or at least sell the non-perishables on the internet.

Many moons ago Charlie (DH) and I were looking for properties and distance was a big thing we considered. Found a beautiful property just outside of Cedar Key in Florida. We started researching after viewing the site and when we discovered the nearest hospital was a little over 60 miles away we decided it wasn't for us. All I could imagine is one of us being seriously injured and dying while waiting for rescue services and/or help to arrive. I am still looking for that ideal place where I am far enough away to feel like I am in the country, but close enough to civilization where I do not have to travel hours to work and/or to appointments. I guess I am a little bit county and a little bit rock and roll like Donnie and Marie.

Hi Ladies
Been busy painting the dining room and also slowly packing away things from the kitchen. We'll move the fridge and freezer into the dining room on Friday, (well DS will I'll supervise) need to find a place for the microwave and the crock pot, as no doubt the kitchen will be out of action for around 10 days.

I've made a start on my Christmas shopping, mostly on line from Amazon! Typically though I was trying to be organised and bought my good friend a framed named poster for her and her hubby then a few days after it arrived she sent a message to our WhatsApp group reminding us that we are doing a "bran tub" this year rather than buying individual presents I'd forgotten we said we would do that this year. Hey Ho she and her hubby do drive me to lots of our outings so she has an extra present now, can't really send it back and I don't know another couple named Jean and Mick

At least it is not raining today, going into town with my mum this morning, she needs to go to the bank and get a few things from the Market and Poundland. Hope my knee is up to the walk lol.

Love to all
Viv UK

SuziQ113 wrote: »

auntiebk wrote: »

That's why I was WAAAH ing, our nearest TJ's is 3 hours hard drive on dangerous, twisty HWY 199 along the scenic Smith River. Joe has persuaded me not to go that way any more, too many head-on collisions. Next nearest is 4+ hrs to Eugene, means only get to shop TJ's at my twice yearly skin scan. How I wish they would come to the Coast, or at least sell the non-perishables on the internet.

Many moons ago Charlie (DH) and I were looking for properties and distance was a big thing we considered. Found a beautiful property just outside of Cedar Key in Florida. We started researching after viewing the site and when we discovered the nearest hospital was a little over 60 miles away we decided it wasn't for us. All I could imagine is one of us being seriously injured and dying while waiting for rescue services and/or help to arrive. I am still looking for that ideal place where I am far enough away to feel like I am in the country, but close enough to civilization where I do not have to travel hours to work and/or to appointments. I guess I am a little bit county and a little bit rock and roll like Donnie and Marie.

The majority of my life, I've lived on the edge of cities or in very small towns. We're in a remote suburb now that has a sort of beach town vibe to it ... although in the last few years there has been more building and it's getting more crowded. It's starting to make me feel uncomfortable.

But as much as I'd like to move further out, there are several things we need to consider:

• access to medical facilities
• being within walking distance of groceries and other basic services
• availability of public transportation

And probably most importantly if/when we move, there's got to be good cycling around. We want to be able to cycle right out of our driveway again.

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Regarding Christmas ... I'm amazed that people are already getting ready for Christmas!! It's 2 months away!!

For me, December 1 is decorating day and that's when it all begins.

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Very busy week ahead!! We're organising 3 cycling events and I'm studying for a final exam. We'll see how this goes.



Machka in Oz

Morning, afternoon and evening all...

Viv - had to look up bran tub! Sounds like a great idea for keeping Christmas costs reasonable.

Flea - hope the job is amazing, and being headhunted is flattering! Well done!

SuziQ - in our house hunt last year, we made the same decision for a house that we LOVED that was about the same distance from a hospital, and for the same reasons. Caving to realities is necessary, but can be disappointing. It was an old Victorian literally on a mountainside... but too far away from everything, unfortunately.

Welcome to everyone who's new, we're glad you're here!

On the thought of Christmas, I've got all the stuff I need to make the three grandkids' quilts, but no drive to get started on them. That's OK, I'll get them done before Christmas. Probably. They're all "cheater" quilts, so very little piecing, just hand-guided quilting. Ordered my daughter's gift and got it in already, a small cutting board with my bread recipe laser inscribed into it. She wanted it inscribed on a ceramic plate, but that was more than twice as much. Need to find her hubby something that has "Camaro" on it...

Still working on my niece's Texas quilt, or at least still mulling it over in mind. My son wants a quilt as well, but wants it in shades of black and gray, which I find depressing... still thinking that one over, too, but neither one of those will be done by Christmas. That's OK, neither one celebrates it, so it works out.

My weight has finally stabilized for a few weeks, but unfortunately, it stabilized at 199. Depressing, but less depressing than 200+. Now I've just got to figure out how to climb back down that ladder... Got the exercise part down, but not the eating. And, as we all know, you can't outrun a bad diet...

It's 35 degrees outside, so working inside on quilts for a few weekends is probably a good idea anyway!. Gym now, back for a shower and change, meetings all morning in town, back home this afternoon. Happy Wednesday, all.

Love,
Lisa in AR

Hi all,
We have French Circle tonight. I really don't like the new venue - very clinical with harsh strip lighting, but tonight's topic is interesting - the French speaking part of Switzerland. We have to remember to take our cheque book with us to pay the year's subs. I haven't used a cheque book in years!!!
I think we will eat before we leave, rather than stop off at a restaurant. We spent our budget on Sunday with the kids.

All this talk of Christmas is making me nervous! We have hugely cut back present giving to just close family, but I still do cards, even though it is a big chore. I love getting them so I have to write them! This year I am hosting lunch, so I'm already thinking of ways to make it easy on myself. (How much I can cook in advance etc. Even turkey?) It's bound to be chaos with the three kids, so I'm trying not to let my high standards make me anxious.
DON'T LET THE PERFECT BE THE ENEMY OF THE GOOD.
Ideally I would prefer to escape somewhere, but I have promised to cater this year, so I will.
Grrrrrr! Hate all the fuss, worry and preparation, although the actual day is always fine. Last year we were alone, so I guess this is the better option. I will take every shortcut possible.
But I'm not even going to think about it any more until the end of November, after our wedding anniversary. Our 15th! Gosh! It only feels like yesterday!

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

I am not going crazy with presents, i did get both my kids there present at Aldi yesterday.
I wanted to get them both a fireproof locked box to keep valuables in. and they had them for $23.00 a piece.
My granddaughter will get art supplies..
my last gift to My DFIL I bought a flag case laser etched with his name, US Army and birth and death date.. that will be for Tom and I will put the flag in there and wait for him to notice...
Tom and Elena enjoying themselves thank goodness, and I am enjoying being with the boys..
My daughter asked if it feels weird staying here. and really it doesn't , I lived here for 20 yrs and I feel comfortable ,
I love Elena she is a sweetheart and I know how to take care of the boy so ,its ok with me..
Forgiveness is a wonderful thing...
today I am picking up Taliah she has a 1/2 day and will be taking Chester for fluid under the skin.. and then tomorrow i work and friday I work all day so will come home at lunch to get the boys outside

NYKAREN - Haven't acknowledged Halloween other than six weeks of "dodge-em" for all the candy aisles in yonks. When I got my kids, they were 15 and 17, so pretty well past that. Re: Thanksgiving, only celebrated last year because son John was home, will just enjoy the four days off, and knowing my procrastinatory bent, will probably use it to finish the quilts I'm trying to get done for Christmas!

OK... off to work...

Later, y'all,
Lisa in AR

The family is away in Cornwall for Halloween, thank goodness, so I haven't got to worry about that this year. In Brighton and Hove the kids only knock at houses with lit pumpkins, so we can happily hide away until it's over. I will have a few sweets that DH eats in the house anyway. Next door goes all out!

No Thanksgiving. Hooray!

I'm definitely sounding more and more like an old grump, but the truth is, there is nothing I like more than my normal routine. Apart from a cruise.

DDIL wants us to babysit when they get back from Cornwall so they can go to a 40th party. That's fine.
Then she wants us to have the older two on the following Monday, because it's an Inset Day. (Teacher training) I said we would, if they came here, so I could do some baking with them while Bea is at nursery. The new au pair will have only just arrived, so a full day with the two of them would be a bit much. Then she said, could the au pair come over too!!! I'm not keen on that idea. :noway: I think I will tell her we can have the two in the morning on their own and then bring them back after lunch and stay for a bit with the au pair so we can all get to know each other.
Caramba! Muy complicado! (The au pair is Spanish) :laugh:

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Good morning supermodels!

I am multitasking today. Have the tablet set up and Bluetooth keyboard, using them concurrently, since not all features work w keyboard. Can't figure out bold or italics but will research. Anyhow, this is sure to create some new neural pathways in my brain. Keyboard was a good price at Staples and young clerk got it all connected for me.

So I emailed my friends whom I agreed to go with to see "Judy" this afternoon and begged off. Lost sleep over it, irked at myself for agreeing to go. Broke my own rule about not committing to anything in the afternoons and evenings, with mornings and lunchtimes dedicated to socializing. So they will have to put up with me at lunches and that's the extent of it, lol.

Appreciate the discussion about Christmas preparations. Have started my list. Christmas cards to many, gift cards to loved ones.

Back later. Make it a splendid day!!

Lanette
Foggy SW WA State with sunshine burning thru...

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Oh my goodness! All this talk of Christmas made me get on the Royal Academy website and order Christmas cards and all the stamps from them. (I get them from that London gallery most years) So at least I've made a start!
DH sends around 30 cards and I send around 36. A couple to neighbours. I love to receive them from old friends, especially if they've put news updates in them, so I have to send them. It is a bit of a chore though.
My conscience is lightened.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx