WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2020

Allie - Hugs to you. Feel better soon.

Annie - You are in a difficult position. I remember watching and listening to my father go through that with my grandfather. Getting him to stop driving was one of the most difficult tasks, because my grandfather considered it one of his last bits of independence. In the end, my grandfather scared himself to death and "decided" not to drive anymore (he backed his car through his garage door). He justified it as not wanting to get my father into trouble because he was in law enforcement at the time and my grandfather didn't have a valid driver's license. My father would just not fix the car or "lose" the keys before that to keep him off the road. It caused a lot of riffs.

You can always take food and give it to the food bank or to someone in need. Perhaps it just "spoils" randomly and you had to toss it out.

I thank my stars every day for my siblings who watch over the family while I hang out 1600 miles away. It also makes it easier to hide my ailments and not worry them. But I do miss them a lot.

Dr. Katie- The bandages look very inconvenient for you. Take some time to practice with your non-dominant hand. That's never bad. Hope you heal quickly!

Katla - I use Library to Go too. I love it.

Heather - Glad you're feeling better. Hope your DH feels better soon too.

Tracey - When my mom turned 50, my dad used to joke he was going to trade my mom in for two 25's.

SuziQ - Glad to hear they figured out the roof/insurance situation. There should be laws against insurance companies taking so long to pay up. We have insurance for that very reason and all they do is everything possible to avoid paying up!

My follow up appt with the specialist.

Hope you're all having a great weekend.

Tina

I hope that I’m back. Microsoft has been “updating” my computer. I am irritated. If they want to do this, why in the middle of the day? :ohwell:

Worked today and then helped Vince with the outside decorations and started on decorating the main tree. I just can’t do the top. There is no way I can climb a ladder. Not sure what I’m going to do tomorrow, probably nothing because Monday I’ll do a body pump video since I work Tuesday.

Barbara – the goo gone worked. It took some doing, but eventually it worked. I then washed all the towels with fabric softener so that they wouldn’t smell of goo gone. It didn’t stain the first 2 towels I did as a test. Wow! North Carolina is 40th. Guess that’s good, well, better than 39! Still wish we were lower in the chart. It’s not wet food that Vince puts down for the cats, it’s dry. Only Lexi gets the wet and she’s a slow eater. But I still slip on it. Like Joe, Vince shows he cares for me in many other ways.

SuziQ – when we got Bonnie & Clyde, Vince and I volunteered at the Humane Society and saw how they reacted first-hand. Jessica was a foster failure.

Jess and Colby are on their way here. Then they leave the 21st for Idaho.

Fae – I’m with you on the color of lights. All white is BORING. Cool guitar

RV Rita - I mailed almost all my Christmas cards. Need to get two large envelopes and mail one package Monday. Then that’s all done.

As far as buying Christmas presents: I buy for myself and then give it to Vince to give to me. At least I know it fits, and that I like it.

Allie – Take care of yourself.

Put the puzzle I made for Vince in the frame. Now he has to put it up….lol Think I’ll go start on Pete and Denise’s puzzle for next year. Did quite a bit of walking so a bit tired right now.

Michele NC

It is crazy early but I am tired. I plan to read in bed. There is nothing on TV that appeals to me just now. Have gid evening.

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

"Get to do"s and "chose well"s Machka thanks for the “it’s ok to …” meme.
Heather it will be no problem for me to be up and listening at 07:00. My sleep pattern is a little weird, usually wake between 5-6 am, fall asleep about 12 hours later, sleep 5 hours, wake, goof around on the computer, then back to bed for 2-3 hours. It will still be dark here at 07:00, but when the lessons and carols complete, it will be light, a different kind of magical start to Christmas. What has the doctor said are next steps in figuring out DH’s nighttime discomfort?
SuziQ your lights. SMH at the assessment even though it’s less than originally thought. Why on earth doesn’t the insurance company pay for all? Isn’t that why we buy insurance??? And waiting for roof repairs for three years sounds scary to me.
Fae the Christmas tree reflections from guitar practice.
Katla I wimped out on going to dog group. Had the chance to break in my new rain pants but instead spent the day in the kitchen making goodies. Maybe Wednesday I have read one or two books on my laptop via Amazon Kindle, but don’t have the device, and don’t want it. I love the feel and smell of books, especially old ones. And I like to read magazines in the hot tub, would be nervous about anything battery operated near all that water
Allie Hard way to lose 25 lbs, but congrats! What others have said. Please be “patient” with yourself and let them take care of you. It’s about time someone did.
Tina SMH. Surely surgery to stop this bleeding should not be considered elective? :noway: Sounds more like emergency surgery to me.

The aerator on our kitchen faucet failed a few weeks ago. No biggie, few dollars at hardware store, swap out ok done. A few days ago the faucet started squirting a stream of water from just above the aerator. I tried tightening it, no improvement. Worked around it long as I could but then today it got me good. Stomped in to Joe’s cave and announced “I have a Christmas compromise for you. I’ll pay for the freezer you bought if you’ll put up with and contribute toward a plumber to replace the kitchen faucet.” “You don’t need a plumber. It doesn’t squirt me.” I grabbed his hand and put it on my chest where it was soaked to the skin. He went to the sink, tightened the aerator… and it fell off. The threads on the faucet had corroded to rust and dust. “You need a plumber!” The reason for the compromise is that while I like to get presents, shopping is horribly stressful for him, so I’m choosing to “let it go” and try this instead. Emailed the plumber with a link to the faucet I want:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Glacier-Bay-Upson-Single-Handle-Touchless-Pull-Down-Kitchen-Faucet-with-TurboSpray-and-FastMount-and-Soap-Dispenser-in-Chrome-HD67857-0001/305764886#overlay
but he recommends Moen, American Standard, Kohler or Delta so looking at these:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Delta-Marca-Single-Handle-Pull-Down-Sprayer-Kitchen-Faucet-with-ShieldSpray-Technology-in-Chrome-19780Z-SD-DST/312644664?MERCH=REC-_-visuallysimilar_1_0-_-302701607-_-312644664-_-N&#overlay

https://www.homedepot.com/p/MOEN-Arbor-Single-Handle-Pull-Down-Sprayer-Kitchen-Faucet-with-Reflex-and-Soap-Lotion-Dispenser-in-Chrome-ARBORCH-SOAPDISP/207053184#overlay
Like the Arbor’s handle shape but the magnetic hold on the Marca. If I ordered it tonight we’d get it by Friday Dec 11…


Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

It is with great relief I can say that the cycling event was a success!

We threw everything at the riders ... 207 km, hills, wind, rain, cold, hail and all ... and everyone made it.

(BTW - it's summer here. Snow down to 1000 metres isn't exactly appreciated, nor is the accompanying cold and hail.)

I am exhausted!

I got about 5 hours of sleep last night because I was worried about the event, and I never do well if I've got to get up early. We were 12 hours on the road and waiting for cyclists. I stood for 4 hours at the finish line, barely ate, barely drank anything (my feet started cramping), cold and damp. But it was worth it to welcome in all 22 participants.

M in Oz