WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2021

I have no one but myself to blame. At weigh in this morning I am back up where I started the month. I have to get back on track.

DH started cardiac rehab this morning and will go 3 days a week here at the hospital where I work. I also belong to the gym here so figure we can go acouple days at least when I get off work. Start slow but do something. I have no excuses not to.

Heather--Great news for Max and school, what a proud moment.

Took our pug, Jake to the vet yesterday and they are changing his meds and hope that will help. She explained that his brain and muscle are not tracking together very well, that is why he has trouble walking sometimes. He is 11 years old and it scares me. But he is still eating and playing some so see what the new meds do.

Not a lot else going on here, just working. DOS has talked about us coming over for Christmas dinner in the new house. It would just be us and them and would be nice. Having family Christmas on New year's eve and New Year's day. Going to be in the 50's the rest of this week and sure does not feel like Christmas. Going to church Christmas eve.

Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE

true about significant others not taking avice/instructions.

I once gave some key suggestion to SO and he pretty much tossed it out the window.
I didn't say another word on that. it's his life. 4 month later he informed me he had decided to take the suggestion. (major life changing! - we're not together now but I think it made his life much better and more comfortable...but it is his life.)

I find saying things 1x and keeping mum is sometimes the best strategy in facer of one who always rejects SO advice, on reflex.

I think it's something of the rebellious teen in them that remains....

or just a feeling of need to keep their autonomy, that they fear losing...

cityjaneLondon wrote: »

We got the amazing news from my son and DDIL that Max has got a full scholarship to Lewis Old Grammar School. LOGS. This is a private school and very expensive normally. (Apparently he 'smashed' the exam!)
I am delighted for them and it will be great for Max, but neither DH nor me are in favour of private education. I refused to send my kids to private schools, despite the grandparents offering to pay for it. My kids went to the local comprehensive. DH taught most of his life in comprehensive schools in difficult areas of London.
However, DDIL went to a famous school on a cello scholarship, so ...... We just keep our mouths firmly shut.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

That's wonderful!

My husband went to a private school for kindergarten to Grade 12.


M in Oz

M – that’s probably Vince’s view on decorating. Beautiful snowflakes

Lisa – so glad you’re feeling better

Heather – so sorry about your friend’s partner. Happy for B

Rebecca – love watching Athena grow up.

Denise and Pete bought a new car, a Tucson. Or at least they “say” they bought it. The last time Denise “said” they bought car, in reality Pete’s father bought it.

Anne DE – you go girl!

Heather – how did you get the icing so fluffy? Congrats to Max

SuebDew – so sorry for your friend and for you not seeing your son

Debbie – I always wondered where Vacaville was. I see that TSO plays there, but I had no idea where it was. Now I do. We have the bubble lights!

Vince hates to be wrong. The other day I was cleaning out all my old insurance cards, etc. I asked Vince if I needed any of the papers and he said “no”. Well, the other day he said to me “I hope you didn’t do what I think you did, throw out your new registration” So I said “that’s exactly why I had you look at them” I did go thru the recyclables only to find out that Vince tore it up. I said “why didn’t you put it in the pile of things to be shredded?” So, really, the new registration in the trash is not only my fault but his also.

Worked today until almost 12. Tomorrow should go very fast. I’ll even try to get there early. You know, a few days ago the manager told me that I needed to clean up. Well, I usually do. Then she went on to sweep even harder. Well, yesterday I said to her “there’s a mess on the floor in the lady’s room, it looks like someone cut their hair”. She just said “oh, that was me”. I thought to myself “why would you leave hair on the floor and in the sink in the bathroom that a customer sees? They don’t see in the back where I do the prep”. But this is her BK, not mine. Today as I was leaving I heard this one gal taking an order and saying “will that be a small, medium or large drink”. When I worked at a fast food place, you never gave people the option of a small. You always said “large?” A lot of people say “yea” even tho they really don’t mean it. But still...it’s greater profit for the store. Admitted, not much. But something is certainly better than nothing. I didn’t say anything.

I think I may have screwed up my laptop by spilling water on it. Vince is letting it dry out now so we shall see what happens. So had to get caught up for a few days. Therefore, skimmed some.

Pete texted me some pics of PJ. Evidently they took him to see Santa Claus. You know, I made a tree skirt for Denise. So what do they have under the tree? Not the one I made. I made a Diamond Dotz, Pete’s is hanging up in their bathroom, Denise’s is behind the sofa. I made her a beaded banner, it’s never been out. Same with the blankets I made and the coasters. I’ve pretty well decided I’m not going to make anything else for her. I made Pete a ceramic turtle, he ran to put it outside. I made Denise one and I had to be the one to put it outside

I did see a plastic canvas tissue box cover with a Christmas kitty on it. I went to order it today, and for the life of me I can’t find it.

Maybe tomorrow I can get to the gym.
will have to see their schedule.

Michele NC

My friend G had a 6 hour journey to get to Heathrow from York, by various trains. Then she had a nearly 5 hour delay on the take off!!!!! So 13 hours between leaving home and take off. To say the least, she was hugely stressed. . She is nearly 73 and has recently had a cataract operation.
She will arrive in Singapore about 11 this morning our time.
What we do to see our grandchildren!!

I rang my friend L yesterday, but it went to ansaphone. I left a message of love and support, but said she didn't need to call back.

Need to wrap the grandchildren 's presents today. We aren't giving presents to anyone else. It is a huge relief, nor are we doing festive food, just the things we like. The grandchildren are having a festive lunch with us on Friday, but they don't have high standards! Pigs in blankets and chocolate fruit dip with sprinkles.
I have to pick up a few things today, like cream. We found strawberries yesterday for the dip.
A bit more salad and fresh veg needed, then we are done.
DH is cooking the Hairy Bikers Lancashire Hotpot on Christmas Day before we go to the beach to watch the swimmers with the family. It will keep happily in the oven. It has black pudding and lambs kidneys in it, as well as the lamb. Fabulous! I have already made and frozen our half of the Chocolate Roulade.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Rori - Love your Zoom! It's wonderful to connect with old friends. I'm so glad you are managing to get through the 'festive' days. Sending hugs. Love tamales!
I Zoom every fortnight with my old class of '67 three best friends. A highlight of my life.

My friend G, one of those friends, will be landing in around three hours in Singapore. Phew! We are all Zooming on the 30th at 10 am while she is there. Ain't technology grand!

After being awake for over two hours in the night, I slept in for 45 mins. Feel fine now.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Heather/Rori: Technology is a life saver for us. We have Skyped with our lot on Sunday afternoons during lockdowns. And we have a messenger chat room where we all post.

DED is hosting Christmas dinner this year in her house. Unfortunately,we found out yesterday that older grandson may not be there as one of his housemates tested positive, and they have to isolate. We will probably drop off a care package on Christmas Day if he’s still in isolation. ( he has to have a negative test on day 8 from when his friend tested positive)

Morning, afternoon and evening all,

Corey's lunch is made, and his coffee, and thought I would catch up with y'all quick. The dregs of my cold are still with me, but I'm feeling better overall, and appreciate it. I got to see 169 on the scale this morning, and that's making me happy as well. Not the way I wanted to lose it, but at least it's not going the other way and gaining! I'm only four pounds away from my weight when I married Corey, and 165 would make me very happy. Then, take a deep breath and try to lose 15 more in the New Year, and I'd be at my goal weight.

All is well with the rest of our lives, but our daughter is still in distress, as that situation is only getting worse. On the flip side, hopefully, we'll get to see her and the grands next week, and give her some decompression time. However, she's already making noises about pushing their travel here out to coincide with Levi's birthday, which is about three weeks away.

We'll see. Things have a way of working out.

Thinking about you all.
Love,
Lisa

Did a much bigger shop than I had anticipated, but I've got everything now for over Christmas apart from some more fruit, which DH will do tomorrow. Then just a bit of wrapping.

CONGRATULATIONS Machka on the new job :drinker: . Any details? Commuting time?

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Morning ladies
Alfie and I are watching cooking shows this morning..
I dont know if its the zoloft dosage that the dr upped or just me.. im just not much in the mood to do much of anything..I get out and do what I have to when needed.but I just would rather stay in bed and sleep..
I know thats not right and hope the feeling goes away..
I am going with friends tonight to dinner and to decorate gingerbread house..