WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2022

Katla, Prayers and hugs to your dear husband and you. So glad you have family near.💖🙏

KetoneKaren wrote: »

I am over the moon. A few years ago my brother's guitar, a gift from our parents when he was 11, was stolen out of his apartment while he was in the hospital. It wasn't long after that he was moved to a group home, and he has been in group home ever since. Recently he expressed a longing for another guitar, so I started looking, and I found several that were similar on eBay. One in mint condition came up from a seller in the USA. The bidding ended at 6pm PDT last night, but I had been regularly outbid, so I didn't bother to check on it until just a few minutes ago...and I won the bidding! It's a beautiful guitar, and Gary will be beyond thrilled. I will probably save it for Christmas after he is in a new apartment, if I can stand to wait that long. I am sooooooo excited!!!



Karen in Virginia

your brother will be so thrilled to get it- a perfect Christmas gift(and Christmas is only three months away)
I am bidding on an auction for a guitar now-It is the auction to sell everything, including the house of my former inlaws- she has been in an assisted living place a few years with dementia. He has just moved in to the same place(different wing) just for the extra help. My former hubby is handling the auction. One thing that he didn't realize that was there until after the auctioneer tagged it, was his old guitar that he had bought when he was a teen and had refinished it with one of his brothers(the one that will be at our house tonight). I told him I want to buy it back for him. He paid $13 for it almost 50 yrs ago. He said don't bid over $10 for it, already went past that. I had thought about bidding on a set of 5 rings but it is already at $70 with three days to go plus I am sure they are not my size. I would have bid it wasn't all of them- just would like one.
Praying the bids on the house go up- 3 bed/2 bath with inground pool is at 100,000 right now- They need the money to pay for the new place Carl is at.
It is great that they can see each other daily now- he is 87 and she is 85(I think) and have just celebrated 66 yrs married)

Anyone looking for a house in Huntington, IN- I know a place!!



Need to get a few things done before Tracy gets here- Amtrak is running 2 hrs behind before the train even left Reno so not sure exactly when he will be here.

Debbie

Worked. You know, it’s getting sort-of old to be working 6 days/week. But then again, I do like the money and being able to pay for landscaping that I want, not having to scrimp. Oh well, it certainly could be worse. They’re very flexible and it’s only for 4 or 5 hours/day. Came home and we ordered the chairs for the kitchen. One of the advantages of buying something not real expensive is you question the quality. But then again, it may not last years and years. A person’s likes/dislikes/needs change over time. Also made yogurt and have it in the IP so I can drain it tonight. Ceramics tonight

What I usually do when a kid is selling something for their school or whatever and it’s something that I really don’t want but I feel bad if I don’t buy from the kid, is I give them a donation. At least they get 100% of the money and not just a percentage. If there’s something that I really want, then I decide how much I’m going to give them, minus how much what I want is, and give them in the form of a donation the difference. At least I don’t have a lot of stuff that I don’t want. Like the Boy Scouts used to sell popcorn. They don’t have any unbuttered (now that I think of it, no one has tried to sell any lately), so I just donate the cost of the popcorn but don’t get any.

Tracey and Anne – welcome to the “end of day calories burst” group. Happy birthday! Lovely dragon

Karen – yea you got that guitar!!! doesn’t when you get something like that feel good. Hmmmm….that’s an idea. I’ll look on eBay for the type of bed that I want. I DO NOT want to spend $400 for a new bed that’ll be used only like twice a year. I’ve been looking on Craigslist but haven’t found one. Really, it’s not that urgent so I can keep looking

Rosemarie – almost all my clothes come from the salvation Army. Just pants (since I need a petite size and they rarely have petites), underwear, bathing suits, shoes. Otherwise, I can’t remember the last time I paid full price. Oh yes, I had to buy a pair of pajamas. I like babydoll pj’s and you very rarely find them at the SA. I think I only found them once in all the years I’ve been going. How I hope the cartaker works out for you!

Katla – I’m so very very sorry for you and your dh. How horrible! I’ll keep him and you in my prayers. So glad you are near your daughter at this terrible time.

Michele NC
who is off to the pool

Tracey - That dragon is just over-the-moon beautiful... love the saturated colors with the metallic finish. Absolutely gorgeous.

Katla ~ My heart goes out to you! Prayers that all goes well!

Carol in GA

Karen ~ I love your brother's self portrait! You thoughtfulness is a blessing for him.

Tracey ~ Love the colors of the castle!

Annemarie ~ Hoping the new care giver will fill the bill and give you some respite.

Carol in GA

Katla - so very sorry to hear about your DH. Please take care. Glad DD can help you.

Favorite nature sounds are thunderstorms and hoofbeats.

Much clearer today but everything here is covered with ash. We got the turnover ball out of the truck. Now we need to clean and grease it before re-installing it. The Bolt Creek fire is still burning. Evacuees are being accomodated at the fairgrounds. Red Cross is organizing space for people and they are also taking in animals. DD and I donated bedding to be used the larger animals.

I see the podiatrist today for my ankle. Hopefully he will give me the OK to resume normal activties. I have one more month of PT but only once per week instead of twice.

Congrats on getting the guitar, Karen.

Everyone take care, Sue in WA

Glad i got stuff done yesterday,Because Im feeling crappy with the allergies, so took the cold meds again..
But Tracy did well first day of new job. And we went to Target and i got Miles a new carseat for her car,it was on sale,and they had a car seat trade in for 20 % off. So with the sale and the 20 % off we got 40 % off. So thats good.
It will be a early night for me.

Doctor called with final results and my heart is good. I have to get a handle on my stress level. Doing a lot of praying about that. One day at a time.
Karen--I am feeling better, tests all done and my heart is good. Get news on the guitar for your brother. I am sure he will love it.
Rebbeca--Your sister is so lucky to have you there to help and keep her moving. Grief does it's own thing and time line is different for each person. Does sound like she is doing well.
Anyone heard anything from Kylie? MIss her.
Heather--I have one of those dusters and use it a lot. I also have one for the ceiling fans I just got that is a loop and fits over the blades and cleans both sides at once. Just got that one last month and love it. Love the add-ons to the bedrooms.
Sue--How scary to be getting ash. Please stay safe.
Katiebug--Sending prayers and hugs.
Allie--5 years since Gloria has been gone. I still remember her and miss you. Wonder how those grand children are doing?
Barbie--My eye doctor does that test every year and I go the end of this month for my yearly appointment, so will get it done again.
Rosemarie--Sending prayers that the new caretaker works out. Sounds like it could the answer you both need.
Katla--I am so sorry. So glad your daughter is with you at this time. Sending prayers and hugs.
All caught up again.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE

Katla our thoughts are with you as you face this new crisis. Many hugs!!

Annie in Delaware

Family visit went well, but boy, had I forgotten how tiring it was to have 4 extra people to entertain.

This morning I had my gynae checkup, but still unable to have the repair done. They will look at it again in 3 months.

Katla: (((Hugs)))and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻s for you and your husband.

Tracey: 🥰🐉 beautiful colours

I’m sure there are others but I’m knackered and can hardly keep my eyes open.

🥳🎉 Cheers to all those celebrating.

Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

☘️ Terri

Are the eye tests a few of you have mentioned called field of vision tests or something like that?

Katla-I join with the others with prayers for you and husband and family.
Rebecca-glad you are there with your sister. From what you have told us, her grief process sounds normal. Unless you have had that loss, it is hard to describe. I felt like I was suddenly placed on an island in the dark with no sense of direction. Time helps us move forward, and it is more than ok that we don't forget.
Karen-your brother is indeed talented. The guitar was meant to be his! How exciting.
Pip-way to go on the MS fund raiser!

Probably much more I am missing, but am tired tonight. Had a good day, got some things done in the house (a trashcan of wood from the old bar in basement is in garage to go out with trash). Also got dish washer running and bathroom cleaned, Enough for one day!

Take care all,

Ginny in Ohio

How does everyone deal with night eating? I have no problem trying to eat healthy and stay under the 1200-1300 calories limit to try and lose some weight. My problem is night eating. I get the munchies late at night around 11pm. I tried just going to bed but it’s difficult to sleep when you are a night owl and crave some junk to eat. I tried not to buy any junk food. If there is no junk to eat, I’ll grab a spoon and eat peanut butter out of the jar. I know this is a bad habit and it’s not good to eat late at night. I just find it difficult to get rid of this bad habit. Any suggestions?