WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2020

SuziQ113 wrote: »

Debbie - I tell everyone, if there is such thing as second lives, I want to come back as a spoiled house cat. Smokey was a feral who hung around outside my previous employer's buildings. He would not hang with his mother. I spoke with the vet (he only sees cats) and he stated there are some cats that simply do not like other cats.

I fall in love too easily with them so I do not feed the ferals. I trap and take to the no kill shelter. We used to have a lot of them in the neighborhood; not so much anymore.

we have always had one outside/feral cat since we moved here- when one would grow old and die, within a few months another would stay for years and then another one. Shiro is the third and only one we brought inside. Max, the first, liked being in the house but would beat up on my cat that I brought with me when we moved in(Sinder). Callie was too scared to come in- she let us pet her and everything but only outside.
We built a catio so the inside cats can be out but enclosed.
We also had others we were feeding but now there are none. Kind of wonder if the neighbor has been catching them

Debbie
Napa Valley

Heather: I don’t think you look horrible either. Quite the contrary. You’re a good looking woman, and I admire your spirit. There is absolutely nothing wrong with exercise gear. Please ignore my clumsy attempt at jocularity re making the effort for yourself and Johnny, rather than others.

I hope you have a great Zoom meeting with the grands. Such a lovely idea to do the quizzes with them.
💕💖💕
☘️ Terri

cityjaneLondon wrote: »

It was Baba Rajneesh, not the Maharishi. I've found it! Of course, we just had the audio, so you might try just listening. We used it just before the 'Secrets' session to help people shed their inhibitions.

Oh, my link didn't come up but you could Google Baba Rajneesh, the F... word.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

I googled it. Very funny. Never realised it was such a versatile word. 😂

Trying to figure out a way to display our medals, 74 medals total. I don’t have the quilt rack holder anymore. 🚲🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏽‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️🚴🏻🥇

32 ms ride medals and 42 running medalsc. Totals for both of us

Peachy: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!❤️😘❤️

"Get to do"s and "chose well"s
Joe’s pressure Monday was 30. Surgeon gave him four new drops to use instead of what he has, told him to continue the pills and come back Monday for pressure check. Joe wants to drive himself. Called the office yesterday afternoon to learn if there’s any chance Joe would need a driver. Poor communication between Surgeon, Tech and front desk staff led to much frustration and confusion, but at least time I laughed and didn’t yell. A tech should call me back to answer my question today. If not, will call again tomorrow, verify the front desk has update information (second surgery postponed indefinitely, follow up Monday is for first eye) and insist on call back from Surgeon or tech.

A homeless guy in a sleeping bag has been on the lawn under the trees between the parking lot and the creek every time we’ve been there. Yesterday Joe said felt like giving the poor guy a twenty, but didn’t. I’m amazed, this is the first time I’ve heard Joe express a charitable impulse. This morning I watched him walking the dogs in the trees down by the gate and thought “This is heaven.” Told him so when he came in and he agreed and said “and we didn’t have to get cancer to get there.” Could this awful experience and our nephew’s terrible diagnosis be awakening Joe’s spirit? He’s expressed gratitude to me more times in the past month than in the previous 30+ years. Silver linings and the Lord works in mysterious ways.

Tracey what a tragedy! So glad your sister’s misunderstanding has been corrected. Glad you were able to be there for her. Love the “second breakfast” with the grands, hope it can resume safely someday. Me I like ‘em all, breakfast, second breakfast https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_breakfast, elevenses (morning tea/coffee break https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elevenses) , luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner, supper and midnight snacks The Joy sign made me laugh out loud, but your decision was wise. Was the coworker trying to get you in trouble?
Kim I’m delighted you’re able to find the humor in your CVP! So glad the rattler didn’t bite. Hoe your god daughter refills your depleted hug energy tank. Praying for rain with neither lightning nor wind. Can you jury rig any kind of swam cooler air filter? Thinking like floursack dishtowels or pillowcases taped on 4 sides to the opening below a window, then dampened with water? “…saute vegetables” reminded me of a brewpub that actually tried to sell me a beer brewed from the “yeast scraped out of the brewmasters beard.” Oh urp. :sick:
Belated welcome back @Kathleenkirkendoll and best of luck!
Karen in VA “At the Fridge Again!!” Loved it, shared it, wish my fridge door would play it whenever I opened… Also loved the creative classroom shields. Shared it with a recent Jeep owner. Oh no! Praying you hear SOON that yourr cousin and her family are safe and the main house survives.
Belated welcome @got2bjb , @maryschwartsroby.
Machka belated Happy Anniversary days. the story and the pics.
Lisa …”it also helps when I wear my glasses”…. Ooooh noooo! That pain from the butt sounds agonizing. Hope the inflammation cools soonest! “I never had the yen to hurt myself to make myself feel alive.” Amen, sister amen! SMH. And as for clumsy, well they didn’t call me Klutz Kennedy for nothing! I don’t even need a carpet over which to trip. :laugh: “better than I was…” snorted my tea “. . .ever miss dressing up” Never miss an opportunity to dress up? Or never miss having to dress up? The latter is me. In spades. Love living in turtlenecks, jeans, hiking boots or walking shoes. Kept one dress and one pair of heals for funerals only and a few “work” outfits/shoes for church. Suits and heels donated. Basta.
Faye don’t know if it’s still true but back when I lived in California you could not buy Everclear. Smuggled some back from St. Louis for Joe when we were courting. Not to my taste Congrats on your pressure. When did you have glaucoma surgery and which type? How many skin cancers and which types? I’ve had 4, most basal, one squamous. the repurposed red lights
Carol Happy Anniversary! 51 yrs, bravissima! Think the depression you mentioned has become more common, know I feel it from time to time. ((hugs)) Would your DH allow you to foster (instead of adopt) a shelter cat or dog? Gorgeous flowers!
Julie well done on your daily goals! (re-)starting small is the foundation of success. Can’t build on a shaky foundation. Sorry about the neighbor’s spider mites invading your plants. “not attracted to … roller coasters, horror movies. …life is scary enough…” Right with you there! Likewise I do my best work in the morning, brain dulls from 1-4pm. Play spider and free cell on laptop, 1010! And Bejeweled Classic on phone, but notice that decluttering just one thing (like one piece of paper) or walking the dogs down the drive truly does a better job of making me feel less tense.
Debbie air quality at 370? :noway: :sad: praying the thunder brings rain not lightning. Hoping your family is safe! Wasn’t there a quake in the area recently too?
Michele would you tell us more about your job? Hours? Duties? Coworkers? Hooray for sourdough activity! Maybe you could post the confusing parts of the crochet rug to Faye’s new group for help?
AllieConVERY grats on not having to tromp down to and back up from the laundry room. ((hugs)) for your friend and for preparing to let Homer go home.
Sue in WA so sorry to hear about your BIL, hope he gets help with caring for your sister and himself. Brava for bringing your Mom home with you. Safe travels!
Annie is your mini stepper a step you step onto or some kind of miniature trampoline? Sending healing thoughts to your BIL and “be safe” ones to your sister and her family.
Vicki phones out of order for 10 + hours for two hospitals? “Sure not good” is surely an understatement. Where the heck is tech support?
Heather your advice to Faye was spot on! Have a mental image of a giant Fatto a mano pizza slapped spang onto the Royal Pavilion. :laugh: Baba Rajneesh’s smile at the end of the video was transcendental
Rori tears are springing into my eyes to hear you and your DH are finally going to get some help. Thankful, thankful.
Katla “orange goo:? [shudder] Hoping your riding teacher continues to be less busy so you can ride Arrow more often!
Beth ((hugs))
Teri taking your words to heart. Not that I need to dress up for Joe, but I sure need to get out of the droopy bathrobe and comb my hair earlier in the day. He surely deserves that much attention
Rita Sean Connery, whiskey sours and banana splits, what a yummy day!
Pip Yogi and Kirby’s earring. How are they adapting to the much warmer temps?
SuziQ the crocheted pan handle covers was a real tea snorter! In Boise the humane society shelter has a feral cat catch, spay or neuter and release program. They provide loaner traps, and notch the ears of the done cats to prevent duplicating efforts. I saw people bring in up to six at a time.

Wash my (longish, fine) hair once or twice a week, every other shower day. Only blow dry if feeling puny and have to go out immediately. The idea of dry shampoo makes my scalp crawl. :sick:

My sleep pattern is no pattern, really thankful I’m retired. 5 good hours in a row most nights, then another two in the morning and sometimes a two hour afternoon nap, all starting at different times depending. Joe usually rises around 3, retires around 6, and drifts off for a few minutes after meals.

I feel most alive when I step out to the deck and inhale that first fresh morning air. Also in moments of deep gratitude like watching Joe and the dogs this morning. Hugging and being hugged.

Whew, sat way too long to catch up. Now to get up and O U T S I D E!

Lighter, lovelies!

Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

Barbara I don't buy Everclear for drinking, but for killing germs on my skin and also for dissolving shellac flakes for fine furniture finishes. I cannot imagine anyone drinking it. It smells bad to me. Joe's pressure at 30 is way too high! Even after laser surgery, I have to use the drops. 30 was my pressure years ago when they put me on drops. Anything over 15 is not good. I had the surgery 6 months ago. Nothing to it, they use a laser to poke a lot of small holes so the eye can drain better. 3 days before my appointment in Nov. I will go off the drops and if pressures stay around 10 as they are now, then I will stay off for a week and be retested. Then probably a month and so on. I get tested for pressure every 6 months. It seems the surgery is working, but the process is slow getting off the drops as I cannot afford to lose any more nerve. No problem with using the drops for life, except they make my nose run a lot. That is the only reason I had laser surgery. That goo running down my throat at night can really break up my beauty sleep. I only have about 60% of my nerve left in the left eye. Very scary and I always run into folks on that side. It also makes it hard for my eyes to track.

My skin cancers are all basal. I go every year for checkups and always have something removed. Too many years windsurfing and sailing in bikinis. Last few years all off my face. I hate going to new skin doc as they always argue about my 3rd nipple. I have to show them old medical records and no they cannot biopsy it!

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Anne DE – so sorry to hear about your BIL

Well, cut the grass. I think maybe a bit too cloudy for the pool, not real sure, tho. We were surprised how much the grass (weeds) grew! Usually in mid to late August the lawn doesn’t grow that much and you can go a few weeks between cuttings. Not this year. I'm going to use my stimulus check to get the front lawn seeded (by a professional). Hopefully, Vince will see that weeds grow faster than grass and he'll decide to get the backyard seeded.

Faye – interesting senior place, but sorry it costs so much for so little

Kim – 4 WEEKS????? How is your starter now?

Karen – glad your cousin’s house is OK, even if the guest house isn’t. What a shame!

Katla – thanks for the tip about the starter. I don’t think I have a crock that isn’t being used, but I can put it on the top shelf in my pantry. Update: that's where it is now

I just looked up about the Microsoft mahjongg. Wonder how you play?

We and Jess are foster failures. 4 cats here. Jess has one who is super loving but hates any other cat. When we volunteered at the local Humane Society there was this one lady there who always said “when I die, I want to come back as one of your cats”

Debbie – isn’t it amazing how each cat has its own personality?

Carol GA – happy anniversary! 51 years, boy that’s a long time. You don’t hear of many couples making it that long. Lovely flowers. Is that your vase? What’s under it?

Barbara – the job so far has been about 7 to 11, 11:30. Basically, it’s more of getting the carts from the parking lot, spraying them down with a cleaner, sometimes on the register. That’s about it. But to me, it’s a little bit of money for some of the landscaping I’d like to do (like the removal of some trees), gets me out of the house. Honestly, I’d really prefer if it was evenings so I could exercise in the a.m. but I also realize that right now a lot of the kids are in “school” and can’t work the early am shifts. Actually, I prefer exercising in the am but I’ve been fairly successful exercising after work. Actually, what I do usually is go to work (if I’m working that day), come home and go in the pool, then exercise. I don’t think I could exercise in the evening. The coworkers range in ages from kids who are minors to elderly ladies.

Faye – if you’ve made the group, please post the link for it. I’d definitely be interested. Third nipple????? Explain, please

Making more of the crochet towel toppers. I think after this I’m going to work on a jigsaw puzzle. Need a break from crocheting. I can hear Vince now “the cats won’t leave me alone but they’ll leave you alone”. That’s true. I can wrap presents on the floor without much “help”. But if Vince were to wrap on the floor, there’s no way he could get anything accomplished.

I haven’t used a dry shampoo in years. I know I used to when I was much younger, my hair was super greasy.

Lisa – Vince is very good with electric (went to MIT for EE but didn’t go into it). But he won’t touch a/c! Not the main unit. He did work on the pump a while ago, but that’s about the extent of it. When he fixes something I stay about as far away as I do when he’s doing the taxes. Well, when he’s doing taxes I usually go out somewhere, anywhere. I will stay in the house when he’s fixing something, just not near him.

Michele NC

Michele Link is https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/138240-women-over-50-diy
Hoping to get more contributors.
Not much to say but I have a small nipple on my left breast about 3/4" below the main one. It once leaked milk so I know it isn't a mold that needs to be removed.

Evening ladies
If your friends of mine on Facebook you have seen tbe disaster under my sink,i have a garbage disposal that gave up the ghost about 3 weeks ago..well there was a nasty smell,and of course cleaning supplies accumulate under there.. a hideous disgusting mess ,smells like sewer water took me about an hour to clean up and throw out stuff..the cabinet is builder grade and the whole botyom of cabinet is warped snd soaked.my nephew is coming Saterday to fix it,that day they are aldo delivering washer/ dryer combo and safelite coming to fix passenger side door of car. .oh boy... its been a day ,off to take care of Faith tomorrow..
Homers bloodwork came back and the Doc thinks its some tick born illness,he gets Frontline monthly ,so he is on antibiotics for a week and then retest.. not giving up on the poor ol guy yet...

exermom wrote: »

I just looked up about the Microsoft mahjongg. Wonder how you play?

Michele NC

I play whatever it is I have now just like how I played Mahjong when it was in the collection of Games which came with Windows. Remember ... there were Solitaire, Free Cell, Mahjong, Minesweeper and maybe a couple others.

I downloaded the free version and every now and then I go in and play a couple games.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Mahjong


M in Oz

Faye – thanks for the link. I think I’m already a member! Just forgot to bookmark the site!!! Silly me

Michele in NC