WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2021

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  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    TRACEY for sure pain is tiring and saps your energy. I have had good luck with getting joint stuff treated by osteopaths over the years. I used to have pain around my left shoulder blade from quite young (about 27?) and would get it treated about 3 times a year, and it seemed to get things "back into shape", make the pain go away for about 4 months. now I don't have that much any more, but there are other bits and pieces that are wearing down...

    MACHKA good luck with the scan.
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    It's Friday! I think....yes...

    Tracey The only person that has my back at work is my son in law. I am trying to do the best I can to keep everyone happy and employed. We will see....

    Debbie So inspiring! So iety puts a lot of pressure on people that isnt always positive.

    Allie I hope you enjoy the time with Tal.

    It was exciting to see my granddaughter's band on Good Morning America yesterday! I am so proud of them.

    Not sure what the weekend holds for us, but I need to finish up cross stitch project, then start my learning that is due on the 31st. Son in law off on Monday for their anniversary. Sister in law off Tuesday/Wednesday for colonoscopy. Vacation for me in 4 weeks!

    Hugs to all!
    We are all STRONG AND BEAUTIFUL women!
    ❤
    Kylia in Ohio where the heat is back
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    Dragging today! that is not an original statement coming from me.
    Today I can partially put it down to
    -the stress and
    - local anaesthesia and
    -slight pain and
    - energy required for recovery from skin removal yesterday (small squamous cell carcinoma).

    (I got some bandages to protect and cover the horizontal stitching. I think it looks a bit like Frankenstein. I'll try to get a picture.)

    Eating, more balanced today than yesterday
    But really I didn't eat balanced in the day. At lunch time I stopped at a fancy bakery and got a tea and a fancy cream pastry--- for lunch. And then I finished the last 1/4 pint or so of some non-dairy almond ice "cream". That's a lot of sugar!
    Today a bit better eating. I had veggie soup and broccoli and a sort of dessert-y mix of home cooked kidney beans, unsweetened non fat chocolate powder, 1-2 tsp maple syrup, and some frozen strawberries and just a wee bit of soymilk (usually soy yogurt is nice for texture, but I'm out of it) ; and 2 quite small slices of GF toast. Something along the lines of the ingrediants of "bean brownies" which I do enjoy.

    getting away
    I think I need to get away, but it's so complicated at present with COVID -plus often expensive in august!

    I booked a room by the sea from next Wednesday to Friday. They said one can cancel unto 48 h before.
    I hesitate a wee bit because I can't immerse myself in the sea, before I get the stitches out, supposedly on the 15th.
    I may see how the weather is. It's been mostly cooler than normal this summer, in Paris. Right now it's 66° at midday and completely overcast. A quick look online says its supposed to go up to 80 at the end of next week (and 75 at the seaside place) so maybe I'll stick with that. I could not really swim but I could go in up to my waist for sure. it's not a big wave place...just the English Channel.

    Basically EVERYONE in the city goes away sometimes. Most people have at least 5 weeks of annual vacation; Many HAVE to take at least 3 weeks in approximate summer season. It depends on the field.

    I could use a sleeping vacation! Just sleeping, lazing, strolling, reading the paper, and so on.


  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    grateful
    healthcare coverage
    sms from friend checking on me
    another friend asking about health
    supportive people
    they took me yesterday despite my mistake rather than making me wait a week or month

    Good things done yesterday
    persisted gently to get operation done yesterday
    video meeting
    got wound care stuff
    tiny bit walking
    tiny bit of housework

    To improve ?
    earlier starts
    more finished page production

    To do today
    °°°page production°°°
    walk a bit more
    tidy a bit more


  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,678 Member
    I have every sympathy for the pain sufferers. Today I have a really stiff back, which is my usual reaction to stress. Plus pulling a wheely suitcase around for 30 minutes each way. :#
    If I had to live with that full time . . . . . :'(

    We are back home. The phone line is mended. :D My son rang to thank us and to tell us what a great time they had. Most of it was paid for with vouchers he received two years ago when he left his previous job, so they really pushed the boat out. Afternoon tea and everything.
    We miss the kids already. Edie and Bea were asking us about how we met and how long I was married to their other grandpa. This morning I had to fill their rucksacks with swimming gear, packed lunches water, etc etc. I put Bea's swimming stuff in Max's bag and vice versa!!! Luckily Max spotted it when he was rearranging his stuff! ! :o

    Now relaxing over coffee. Gutter man is scheduled for tomorrow. It's a much bigger job than we thought, therefore expensive. Boo! But it has to be done. DH did a quick Google, so he could talk intelligently to the man about requirements. Something to do with felt and batons. :o At the moment the water pours down the side of the house. My poor savings. :'(

    Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    I could use a sleeping vacation! Just sleeping, lazing, strolling, reading the paper, and so on.

    Why don't you do exactly that?


    M in Oz
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,067 Member
    Morning ladies
    I am trying to talk Tracy into having Kyle take Taliah to the vax clinic up in East Hartford today this morning at a farmers market.Klye had a nasty reaction to both shots and of course Tracy thinks that will happen to Taliah,but Dan and I had no ill effects,because of her age she would get the Pfizer and that doesnt really give you a reaction,plus the farmers market gives you a 20 dollar voucher for fruits and veggies.. I know they wont do it..
    But I will keep on them..the Delta Varient is no joke..
    Will start packing the car a little bit later..
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking + a bit of rowing)
    Mar-15 … 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
    Apr-15 … 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
    May-15 … 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
    Jun-15 … 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
    Jul-15 … 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
    Aug-15 … 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
    Sep-15 … 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
    Oct-15 … 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
    Nov-15 … 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
    Dec-15 … 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
    Jan-16 … 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
    Feb-16 … 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
    Mar-16 … 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
    Apr-16 … 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
    May-16 … 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
    Jun-16 … 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
    Jul-16 … 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
    Aug-16 … 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
    Sep-16 … 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
    Oct-16 … 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
    Nov-16 … 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
    Dec-16 … 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
    Jan-17 … 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
    Feb-17 … 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min
    Mar-17 … 1113.2 km (691.7 miles) = 78 hours 25 min
    Apr-17 … 1181.9 km (734.4 miles) = 76 hours 45 min
    May-17 … 426.6 km (265.1 miles) = 39 hours 21 min
    Jun-17 … 575.7 km (357.7 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
    Jul-17 … 714 km (443.7 miles) = 52 hours 23 min
    Aug-17 … 475.8 km (295.6 miles) = 38 hours 41 min
    Sep-17 … 455.5 km (283 miles) = 41 hours 25 min
    Oct-17 … 647.1 km (402.1 miles) = 57 hours 19 min
    Nov-17 … 427.0 km (265.3 miles) = 50 hours 4 min
    Dec-17 … 553.5 km (343.9 miles) = 52 hours 12 min
    Jan-18 … 590.2 km (366.7 miles) = 57 hours 49 min
    Feb-18 … 826.9 km (513.8 miles) = 57 hours 35 min
    Mar-18 … 582.01 km (361.6 miles) = 50 hours 11 min
    Apr-18 … 176.23 km (109.5 miles) = 29 hours 47 min
    May -18 … 167.6 km (104.1 miles) = 29 hours 08 min
    June-18 … 349.9 km (217.4 miles) = 36 hours 58 minutes
    July-18 ... 324.2 km (201.5 miles) = 24 hours 26 minutes
    Aug-18 ... 210.1 km (130.6 miles) = 25 hours 59 minutes
    Sep-18 ... 261.7 km (162.6 miles) = 25 hours 11 minutes
    Oct-18 ... 230.8 km (143.4 miles) = 30 hours 15 minutes
    Nov-18 ... 216.8 km (134.7 miles) = 30 hours 3 minutes
    Dec-18 ... 285.2 km (177.2 miles) = 37 hours 49 minutes
    Jan-19 ... 241.6 km (150.1 miles) = 27 hours 2 minutes
    Feb-19 ... 175.5 km (109 miles) = 19 hours 8 minutes
    Mar-19 ... 170.3 km (105.8 miles) = 28 hours 21 minutes
    Apr-19 ... 160.3 km (99.6 miles) = 25 hours 4 minutes
    May-19 ... 164.0 km (101.9 miles) = 29 hours 10 minutes
    Jun-19 ... 246.2 km (153 miles) = 25 hours 40 minutes
    Jul-19 ... 217.3 km (135.0 miles) = 33 hours 45 minutes
    Aug-19 ... 162.5 km (100.9 miles) = 28 hours 4 minutes
    Sep-19 ... 136.0 km (84.5 miles) = 23 hours 10 minutes
    Oct-19 ... 196.5 km (122.1 miles) = 31 hours 27 minutes
    Nov-19 ... 155.5 km (96.6 miles) = 25 hours 01 minutes
    Dec-19 ... 203.7 km (126.6 miles) = 26 hours 54 minutes
    Jan-20 ... 304.4 km (189.2 miles) = 32 hours 49 minutes
    Feb-20 ... 248.6 km (154.5 miles) = 34 hours 50 minutes
    Mar-20 ... 148.3 km (92.2 miles) = 30 hours 12 minutes
    Apr-20 ... 171.9 km (106.8 miles) = 19 hours 28 minutes
    May-20 ... 183.7 km (114.1 miles) = 20 hours 49 minutes
    Jun-20 ... 130.9 km (81.3 miles) = 18 hours 50 minutes
    Jul-20 ... 41.8 km (26 miles) = 9 hours 8 minutes
    Aug-20 ...148.9 km (92.5 miles) = 21 hours 43 minutes
    Sep-20 ... 119.8 km (74.4 miles) = 23 hours 17 minutes
    Oct-20 ... 191.7 km (119.1 miles) = 23 hours 40 minutes
    Nov-20 ... 273.0 km (169.6 miles) = 29 hours 16 minutes
    Dec-20 ... 216.8 km (134.7 miles) = 21 hours 59 minutes
    Jan-21 ... 208.2 km (129.4 miles) = 24 hours 39 minutes
    Feb-21 ... 229.6 km (142.7 miles) = 29 hours 01 minutes
    Mar-21 ... 259.8 km (161.4 miles) = 30 hours 48 minutes
    Apr-21 ... 282.1 km (175.3 miles = 28 hours 42 minutes
    May-21 ... 197.9 km (123 miles) = 25 hours 3 minutes
    Jun-20 ... 188.2 km (116.9 miles) = 28 hours 5 minutes
    Jul-20 ... 244 km (151.6 miles) = 32 hours 33 minutes

    Sunday, 1 August 2021 … 6.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
    Monday, 2 August 2021 … 4.6 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 6 flights of stairs
    Tuesday, 3 August 2021 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 15 flights of stairs
    Wednesday, 4 August 2021 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 27 flights of stairs
    Thursday, 5 August 2021 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 29 flights of stairs
    Friday, 6 August 2021 … 3.3 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 15 flights of stairs


    2021 Monthly August
    Walking/Running Distance (km): 19.3
    Walking/Running Time (min): 221.6
    Cycling Distance (km): 0.0
    Cycling Time (min): 0.0
    Flights Stairs Climbed Number: 92.0
    Flights Stairs Climbed Time (min): 66.2
    Rowing Distance (km): 0.0
    Rowing Time (min): 0.0
    Other Distance: 0.0
    Other Time: 0.0

    Totals
    Total Distance (km): 19.3
    Total Distance (miles): 12.0
    Total Time (min): 287.9
    Total Time (hr): 4:47:52


    Fabulous 6 km trail run on August 1!!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    because of her age she would get the Pfizer and that doesnt really give you a reaction

    Pfizer does give a reaction ... especially to pre-menopausal women!!!

    https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/women-are-claiming-boobs-get-bigger-after-having-pfizer-jab/news-story/507c2b8d36cd53cec5072f567e7dd1d7



    I, like so many women, developed huge lymph nodes especially down the left side of my body. And yes, boobs. I went from large to immense. I've had to dig out my largest, stretchiest bras since the jab. It's over 2 months since my second jab and I've lost weight ... but my size is only just starting to come down.


    M in Oz
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    edited August 2021
    Let's pretend ...

    If you were a bit younger :tongue: and had the time and money to train ...

    What 3 Olympic events would you be interested in training for and participating in? :smiley:

    Olympic Sport List: https://olympics.com/en/sports/


    Me ... I think I'd go for these ...

    1. 200 metre track
    2. Individual Time Trial (road cycling)
    3. Javelin


    As it happens, I have raced the 200 metre and it was my favourite in high school. Later in life (early 30s) I was doing Time Trials and loved them. And I was also taught Javelin, and liked it, but never pursued it.


    Machka in Oz
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,282 Member
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Rori❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    RVRITA pg. 9
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,282 Member
    Pg.10 gotta go to work!

    RvRita
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,209 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Morning, afternoon and evening, all...

    Tracey: I feel as if I've allowed the chronic pain and illness of the last couple of years to overwhelm my sense of who I am. It has become this separate presence in my life, looming over me, and darkening everything, predicting how much it's going to hurt if I do anything, participate in anything, start any action. I realized when I read what you said that I'm slowly becoming still and quiet (although occasionally whiny) when that's not actually who I am at all.

    The only one who can change that is me...

    Corey's lunch is ready, just need to make his go-cup of coffee and get him shooed out the door to work.

    I think I'll start designing my youngest niece's quilt today. Maybe I can get hers done in less than three years!

    :blush:

    This is the direction I'm heading for hers, but of course, I'll redesign all the shelves. She's a bookworm, much like her auntie.
    iknsw6w0dn6f.png

    I Love that quilt
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,861 Member
    Thanks, Pip! Right now the bookshelf quilt is still an idea, but this has a lot of what I want in it...
  • JustJenn68
    JustJenn68 Posts: 38 Member
    Today's mantra:

    Just keep swimming.
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    :)
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,963 Member
    edited August 2021
    Three Olympic Sports?

    1. Ice Dancing
    2. Equestrian Sports, dressage
    3. Sailing

    Lisa: (((Hugs))) Fascinating quote

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,678 Member
    Slept for 80 minutes. :o:D

    I think I will do a little gentle recumbent cycling before dinner. No back strain.

    Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Machka - I am not a competitor, but I do like sailing and horseback riding. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to do either recently. :ohwell:

    Lisa – The bookshelf quilt is wonderful! :star:

    TerriRichards – Three Olympic Sports: I would enjoy equestrian sports cross county & dressage. I would also enjoy sailing. Ice dancing is lovely to watch but it is out of my skill & ability. :heart:


    Yoga this morning! I am dressed and ready to go. I have been knitting a baby blanket for our unborn grandchild. I restarted several times and this time I’m happy with how well it is going. The baby isn’t due for several months, so I have plenty of time to get it done. :heart:

    Katla in NW Oregon

  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    I have every sympathy for the pain sufferers. Today I have a really stiff back, which is my usual reaction to stress. Plus pulling a wheely suitcase around for 30 minutes each way. :#
    If I had to live with that full time . . . . . :'(

    heather I often get achy in shoulder or back when I have to lug or wheel a bag much.
    Machka9 wrote: »
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    I could use a sleeping vacation! Just sleeping, lazing, strolling, reading the paper, and so on.

    Why don't you do exactly that?


    M in Oz

    I feel like ill never want to stop lazing! Wow I hadn't heard about the boob-job effects of pfeizer. I'm sure that will motivate some. I've always been reasonably fine with my boob-size (not very big not very small - not an issue for me) I was 14. I didn't pay attention to if my boobs were got bigger, I have to say...maybe, it's conceivable...
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    I have every sympathy for the pain sufferers. Today I have a really stiff back, which is my usual reaction to stress. Plus pulling a wheely suitcase around for 30 minutes each way. :#
    If I had to live with that full time . . . . . :'(

    heather I often get achy in shoulder or back when I have to lug or wheel a bag much.
    Machka9 wrote: »
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    I could use a sleeping vacation! Just sleeping, lazing, strolling, reading the paper, and so on.

    Why don't you do exactly that?


    M in Oz

    I feel like ill never want to stop lazing! Wow I hadn't heard about the boob-job effects of pfeizer. I'm sure that will motivate some. I've always been reasonably fine with my boob-size (not very big not very small - not an issue for me) I was 14. I didn't pay attention to if my boobs were got bigger, I have to say...maybe, it's conceivable...

    It is temporary ... maybe 2-3 months.
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    edited August 2021
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Let's pretend ...

    If you were a bit younger :tongue: and had the time and money to train ...

    What 3 Olympic events would you be interested in training for and participating in? :smiley:

    Olympic Sport List: https://olympics.com/en/sports/


    Me ... I think I'd go for these ...

    1. 200 metre track
    2. Individual Time Trial (road cycling)
    3. Javelin


    As it happens, I have raced the 200 metre and it was my favourite in high school. Later in life (early 30s) I was doing Time Trials and loved them. And I was also taught Javelin, and liked it, but never pursued it.


    Machka in Oz

    Hi I thought about that it my young days (but I didn't not have the skill nor the body for either). I was a big swimmer so I would pick a swimming thing or two. How about (1) 4 x100m relay, doing backstroke. (2) 3 meter springboard diving and (3) 1500 meter run.

    I gave classes to a woman who came in 6th in olympics some years back. she said the French rarely win because they are not tall enough. (That was before Laure Manadou, who is half-French and half Dutch, and 5' 11"!) I am not lithe enough for winning a running race, so maybe diving would work. I was not flexible enough, but had I trained from 3, who knows! :D
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Oh lord the best laid plans
    So Taliah and I were supposed to leave at noon for New Hampshire just got a text from my daughter that son in law took her up to 6 flags and wont be back until 1,i dont want to hit traffic,i think that was just rude.. and they are supposed to be going away rhis weekebd too


    Allie, that is rude! I remember a family trip like that and I got stuck in many hours of traffic to the cape thanks to my brother's imposed decision (long story). I was not happy! If you leave at 1pm on the dot or just barely after, it might not be SO bad to go to NH??? or else if you get stuck in miserable traffic you could pause for dinner out? otherwise, nice music, nice conversations..it's not always welcome but.i have had several nice very moments totally stuck in traffic with a friend, talking and listening to music or whatever...
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    library was a bust today. I procrastinated and procrastinated. Then when I got there I couldn't keep my head up. I literally put my head down several times and could have slept.
    on the way home I bought some long sleeve and UV protecting garb, so that is good, and also some groceries.

    At 1st I thought- I was wondering - can skin cancer be tiring too? or the anaesthesia or very slight pain, or energy required for healing (probably at least a hair for the latter 2).

    but also I awoke before 4am, and I think I went to sleep none too early, possibly after midnight. so that would surely explain sleepiness too.

    also I got a small fro-yo upon arriving, and since I am not always great at digesting dairy that could have made me tired too.

    I made it home safely and now I'm writing half sleepily from bed, at...6PM!
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,881 Member
    It's Friday and I am so looking forward to the next 2 days off. Only thing I have planned is teaching Sunday school if any children show up.

    Debbie- Thanks for the very wise words and really has me thinking. I am more than the pain and I can rise above it. I just have to stop making excuses and move more. I just feel tired from the inside out and have to figure out what to do about that.

    Tracey--I pray this new treatment will have good results.

    Well not a lot else going on around here. I really need to work on getting a positive outlook on life.

    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND NE <3

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