WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2021
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OregonMother wrote: »Rori, your day today sounds lovely, but emotional. I think it will still be very nice.
November is a big month for me. I am a little nervous, and not feeling well today. Working from home because I didn't trust myself to drive. I will work the rest of the week, Lord willing, and next Monday, and then at about 1:00, I will visit oncology for lab work and after getting those results, move on to the health clinic for my Covid test, and then I work from home, self-isolating, through Thursday. Big surgery November 12. I've never had such a long surgery -- it could potentially be 4 hours, but will be at least 3 hours.
Everyone take care.
Flea
Willamette Valley, OR
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Oh my I was just whining about gasoline prices here... so I pulled out the calculator and started to convert your prices into US pricing so just converting the money in US dollars it would be $23.13 per liter. and we buy in Gallons so that is 3.78 liters which means the price in the US would be $87.57 per gallon
Your decimals might not be in the right place.
1 Australian dollar is 0.75 US dollars. So 1.80 (approx) is 1.35 per litre. 1.35 * 3.78 = $5.103/gallon.
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GAS PRICES: In France it's the equivalent of about 7.50 US dollars per gallon. Italy's prices are slightly higher.
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Action for Happiness Calendar for November ...
https://www.actionforhappiness.org/november
This month's theme: New Ways November
This month, we're encouraging you to try something new! Learning something new or getting involved in an activity that really absorbs and interests us is great for our wellbeing. Keeping our brains active is not only good for us physically but it can help you feel you are flourishing as you see yourself make progress with a new skill, or just make you smile as you make a mess and decide to start again. Being playful and trying new things is important, as is remembering that it's OK not to get it right first time - change "I can't do it", into "I can't do it...yet!" This month's calendar is full of ideas to help you decide what to try next.
1) New Things I Want To Do This Month
- actually make progress on my To Do list!! Last month I added things to the list. This month I'd like to cross things off as done!
- playing piano is still pretty new for me
- making Christmas ornaments with nail polish
- having son and daughter-in-law for dinner
- going camping with husband for first time since accident ... maybe
- planting flowers
2) Respond To Difficult Situation In New Way
I'm kind of running out of new ways to respond to my difficult situation. However, one thing I try to do when things are getting difficult is to smile. Evidently I have a resting grouchy face which may make people respond defensively to me ... so I have consciously tried to produce a beaming smile at times. I probably look like Sheldon Cooper when he tries to do that, but that's OK. It's a start.
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Debbie - love your son and his girlfriends costumes.
Heather - that’s great to be featured as the author for the month. You’ll rock it!
Julie - I couldn’t work 2 weeks with only one off for any length of time. I’ve done it occasionally but now it really plays me out.
Machka - those gas prices are crazy, it is 1.41 in Edmonton and 1.28 here in Leduc for the past few weeks.
Katla - my friend and I sat in her truck for over 2 hours waiting for them to come. They never arrived, because of the solar flares they were forecast to be spectacular. This is a picture that someone further North than I posted. They didn’t get them either, but they sure have a sense of humour.
Vicki - hope they settle their differences and it am works out. My daughter in the picture yesterday has dyed her hair several colours. The colour in the picture is about 6 months old. This was the original. I didn’t like it at first but it’s grown on me.
Mary - happy “new” happy engagement!
Flea - hugs to you.
Allie - Glad it was an easier day than you were expecting.
Cheri - my husband was a truck driver in our early years. I used to go on the truck with him about every 6 months to try to keep close. Anyway, one of my absolute favourite states was Virginia. I still vividly remember Fancy Gap mountain (I think that’s the name) and it was like a scene from Heidi came alive.
Had a long day today and will have another tomorrow. I think I’m about ready for a vacation.
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Sorry I didn’t mean to out the ornament tree in there. It won’t let me edit my post to take it out.
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Today my head is on Dia de los Muertos. My ofrenda is up including photos of 1 GGM, 2 GMs, 1 BIL, 1 half brother, my parents, my DB and my DH. I have put out Skittles for my brother and a Lara Bar for my DH. Many battery powered candles and tall marigolds surround the altar. I am happy with the results. My brother was a big lover of this holiday, and so I plan to visit his favorite Mexican restaurant today. The staff there really loved him, and they have Greg's photo tucked on a shelf near his favorite seat at the bar. Hope that I can hold it together. Deep breaths. 😔
Rori
Still flowing and growing
Colorado Foothills
Rori, I had never heard of this until my sister had one this year in conjunction with a Halloween open house. She explained it to me. It sounds very nice and meaningful. Her ofrenda had our grandparents, her husband, her son, her step-granddaughter, her MIL, and several others.
Welcome to the new folks!
My scale had a new low today - 188.9. That's right at 8 lbs since I started the metabolic reboot in September, so around a pound per week. I call it a success.8 -
Tracey I love the ornament tree! Great job! I really think that your daughter is adorable love her hair color!
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Mary - I have wood cut to make a version of the tree. I haven’t completely figured out the assembly part to hang it though.
She is doing to her hair in her late 20’s early 30’s everything I wouldn’t let her do. 😂
She is very lenient on our grandchildren’s hairstyles. My Grandson is 10 and has had red and blue hair. My granddaughter has only been allowed streaks so far. She has had pink and purple.
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Flea - Sending prayers for you. I hope all goes well. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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We're having a gorgeous day today! Nice break from the rain.
Regarding days off ...
I currently work 9 days out of 14 and am hoping to go to 8 days out of 14 (4 days a week) in the next year or two. That's paid work.
I seem to work for the cycling club and on projects just about every other day and in just about every the evening. I feel like every time I finish something, there are about 4 more things to do. Or each time I think, "OK, I should be able to do this today and get it off the list", about 5 minutes after I start looking at it I discover it has so many aspects it will take me all week.
I take minutes here and there to play the piano or colour and an hour here or there to exercise. Those are my breaks.
M in Oz
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I was awake early this morning, so I wrote a covering letter for the books I'm sending to the BBC Sussex Radio. I've enclosed a copy of WELL I NEVER, one of my children’s books, just for fun.
I'll drop them off on the way to the train station.
I listened to an episode of Lunchbreak last night, on BBC Sounds, and she sounded very nice. She was interviewing a guy about his prostate cancer! :laugh:
First step, see if they like the books. Worry about the interview if it happens.
Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
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Morning ladies
Well got a certified letter yesterday afternoon from the property management company, i had a bag of shoes outside of my door that was heavy and i didnt take them quick enough out to my car to take to goodwill so now they want to have a hearing and want to fine me.. honestly this place can get rediculous.. i will re read it again this morning and call.today..
I dont have time for all this nonsense..honestly I think someone has it out for.me here..
Well i used to be able to hear things outside even with the windows closed.. not anymore..
Thats good..
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Good morning all! Happy Tuesday and Happy November!
Barbie- Thank you for bringing us into this new month!
Flea- Sending strength and healing thoughts/prayers/vibes for this upcoming onc visit.
Tracey- Never apologize for sharing a pic of your amazing crafts! Love the tree ornaments! Also love your daughter's hair! Very cool!
Machka- I had to find a $$ conversion site to figure out your prices. Gas a little over $5! Gas here is hovering around $3/gallon. I don't complain; because I know nearly everywhere else in the world it is much more expensive. My DH complains about it often.
Cheri- Congrats to your DH on his retirement/semi retirement and your upcoming move! I wish my daughter would move a little closer...
Heather- Whoot! Congrats on the book interviews, etc. Put your cape on, Wonder Woman!
Mary- Your Arizona life sounds like a good time! Your husband is a romantic!
Allie- glad they were able to install your slider and window without problem. Enjoy! Sorry about your awful neighbors/HOA! What a pain!
Rebecca- Athena and her parents look like they had a fun Halloween!
Katiebug- Congrats on the loss!
My goals for November:
Water, water, water. Now that it is getting colder, I am having a hard time getting my water in...
walk, walk, walk. lol same as above.
pound of veg/day
Kids ready to "do" things; so I better scoot! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)2 -
Lots of birds out there ... many little ones too. Baby fluffies!
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I went to the doctor with my parents yesterday. Mom was confused about where we were so it was strenuous for her and she talked about just quitting going to doctors. Today we have to see about refills on prescriptions and make appointments for tests. Her blood pressure is still high. Well, one step at a time.5
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KetoneKaren wrote: »
We are going to start looking in Midlothian.
Mind you Ros and I made the decision to move to Virginia. Mitch is coming along! LOL We will be looking for a house for all of us. A mother-in-law suite for Ros or split level with lower level set up for Ros (bedroom, living space, full bath). Not sure this is a possibility but we will look and decide.
I have loved Virginia ever since my older brother and his wife set up home there when I was a senior in high school. I then attended UVA and met Mitch there and continued to love it there. Visiting Ros the 2 years she lived there just further set my desire in motion to end up there at some point in time. My niece and her family live in Powhatan and my other niece lives in northern Virginia with my brother in Suffolk!
I'll be seeing ya soon enough Karen!!
Cheri
Welcome home, Cheri. I am beyond excited!
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Machka - I am delighted to hear that my math was bad!!! The worst part is I did it twice !!!! This is why I have a bookkeeper and a Tax accountant.3
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Cheri – Congratulations on your DH’s retirement and your upcoming move to Virginia.
Pip – Great photo of Kirby and Yogi on the beach. Where was the photo taken? Do I see tall evergreens and palm trees in the same area? It looks like you’re having a good time.
I have Physical Therapy this morning on my left knee. I tripped on concrete steps and fell on it. I’m a bit nervous about the physical therapy today. I’ve never had PT before. I was referred by my doctor and set up for two therapy sessions. The first is this morning and the second is on November 11. After that, we fly off to Virginia to visit our son and his family. They are getting ready for a new baby. :bigsmile:
Katla in NW Oregon at 7:45 am where it is still dark.
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"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: take BP, added 5 mins to SWSY, dogs to powerline.
Bonus: checked in fire hall, got fence estimate for grant proposal
Just one thing: gritted teeth and invested 10 mins excavating sewing machine
Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, brush pile/burn barrel, make up 30 mins LAST Tuesday’s line dancing (practice WBW, DM, SWTD, SL, GDLL,) backup files then call pc guy to schedule tuneup, fire district: research district tax exemption for volunteer firefighters, AFG grant requirements including NIMS, call NFPA cancel inactive accounts, clarify benefits included in annual dues, input 2019 call sheets into NFIRS, work with chief on equipment letter, substance abuse policy, NFIRS, index mutual aid files and share with L; start Part D research with new rx info, watch STAS Day 20, declutter sideboard, learn new dances (Tequila Little Time, Homesick, Nothing but You, A Little Less Broken, Blame it on my beating heart, Do Your Thing, practice dances: All Night, TGIF, I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat), One Margarita, I’m So Used to Being Broke); finish mulching flowerbed, invest another 10 minutes in prepping living trust, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine, find and configure a screen time popup, figure out where to plant the last of the naked lady bulbs, and soon as it warms up above 50 and dries out below 60% humidity I’ll tape and spray paint those rusted areas of Aunt Elsie’s stove, ask Te about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???, Sunday: call S, Reward: inventory seeds, plan next spring’s garden, wishlist replenishments (Milena F1 orange peppers and beit alpha cukes next year).
Reminder: Weekly: Mon=20 mins SWSY. Tues=30 mins line dance at home. Wed=30 mins T’ai Chi & 1 hr pack walk. Thurs=20 mins BB&B. Fri=30 mins T’ai Chi. Sat=1 hr pack walk. Sun=15 mins wii balance games.
November
1: Make a list of new things you want to do this month: cut torn sheets and practice sewing; try recipes containing Harisa; learn new dances (Tequila Little Time, Homesick, Nothing but You, A Little Less Broken, Blame it on my beating heart, Do Your Thing, practice dances: All Night, TGIF, I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat), One Margarita, I’m So Used to Being Broke).
2: Respond to a difficult situation in a different way: Hear Joe about Shadow without taking it personally. Whoosh love to them both. Pray.
Maybe it WAS the sauerkraut, down 3.3 lbs yesterday.
Heather con VERY grats on Hovarian Author of the Month. Going outside your comfort zone earned a reward that will bear many dividends. Including “Well I NEVER” to BBC Sussex Radio interviewer? Brilliant!
Welcome @DisneyBound22 Dis in WI. Yes to those goals. It’s what you do every day that counts.
Julie, sounds like you need a break. Take whatever you need, a walk, a nap, a look at what you’ve already accomplished. Always easier to re-start after a refresh.
Rori ((hugs)) At that favorite restaurant, hope any tears that flow are gentle.
Katla and pip, figured out what to do with the Halloween candy, bought but definitely not needed. Drop if off at the firehall, those young’uns can burn it off :laugh:
Welcome @socialdogmom Annie in SoCal, and congratulations on being on track 55 days in a row. VERY well done. Tell us about your social dog?
The very happiest of birthdays to you Mary from AZ/MN. And boy, that husband of yours is a keeper!
Vicki hope you have the magic words to get those two to work well together. Everyone deserves a conducive, supportive, positive and safe work environment.
Flea, do you find continuing to work burdensome, or a welcome distraction, or ? Prayers for the 12th and thereafter.
Carol did same as you about Heather’s book, and for the same reason. ;}
Sue in WA Safe travels.
Wow Cheri, congratulations! Good hunting!
Allie you sure know how to treat installers right! Seems like your board would better serve the community by finding ways to help their disabled residents, like to move heavy things, rather than be in haste to fine/reprimand. Praying they have a change of heart.
Welcome @Natalie2950 Natalie in Belfast! Con very grats for two weeks on track.
Machka the November prayers. Resting grouchy face and Sheldon Cooper when beaming=snorted water all over the desk. Thanks! I resemble those remarks. :rotflmao:
Tracey hope your friend’s truck had heat… and music. Love the poster’s sense of humor.
Kay con VERY gratulations on your metabolic reboot success!
KJ with all that water, water, water, you’ll be walk, walk, running to the lav more and more every day
Annie in DE did the Dr. notice your mom’s confusion? Will s/he consult with you privately?
Kim, excel formulas are my friends
A question for all you dog lovers out there. Our Shadow has a persistent lick granuloma. We have an appointment with a vet next week, hope there is an underlying something that he can find and fix. Meanwhile she lives in the ComfyCone which makes us sad. Joe saw me send Shadow to her “cave!” for breakfast, as I do every day. He asked why, since I could train her so well to cave/sit/down/stay/come/play chase, I couldn’t train her not to lick her ankle. I have no clue how to do this. Any suggestions?
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMODNovember: leaner/stronger/kinder than October.2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW
daily: sit with Joe:1, weigh/wii: 1/0/0; steps>7391= vits=1, log=1, CI<CO=1, CI<250<CO=1, Tumble=1, Shadow=1, mfp=, outside=1, up hill=,1 clean 10=, excavate 5=2.
wkly: Sun:W=, Mon:SWSY=1, Tue:LD= , Wed:TC= , PW=, Thurs: BB&B=, Fri:TC=, Sat:PW=, rX x4=.
wt=1/31:141.3 2/28:142.4 3/31:145.3 4/30:141.5 5/31:142.4 6/30:141.5 7/31:140.2 8/31:140.0 9/30:141.2 10/31:145.1 mnthly: board mtg= , grant=1, plan=, waist=42.
bonus: AF=1, play= sew=
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