WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2022

barbiecat · November 2022

I read in the paper that there would be a lighted tractor parade Saturday evening in town. My dog walking friend said that she and some friends planned to go. It reminded me of one I went to twenty years ago and remember fondly. At this point in my life I have no desire to drive anywhere in the evening and stand in the cold, so I looked on You Tube and found several lighted tractor parades to watch. They were delightful.

Allie, I think Carmine is the good looking one in the family photo.

I finally finished knitting the blanket for the great granddaughter who asked for one and her sister decided she would like one, too, so I started it this week. The first one in teal and black and the second will be pink and purple. They are not holiday gifts so I can send them whenever.

Barbie in NW WA

Katla49 · November 2022

I spent time with DH yesterday. Our daughter brought him a new warm coat. He wasn’t feeling energetic to try it on. It looked huge to me. I hope. he will be feeling good enough to try it on.

She was in the process of bringing me home when we were stopped by a Christmas parade. It was a pleasant surprise.

LisaInArkansas · November 2022

Allie, Carol, Pip and everyone who posted holiday snaps, thank you! Such lovely families... It's a pleasure to see your people and pets. Here's a quick snap of Levi and his happy mama. They were at one of Paula Deen's restaurants on the way to Florida for Thanksgiving.

Corey's awake and drinking coffee in bed, time for me to actually accomplish something. I feel as if I've been treading water for months, and I need to do something. Hopefully today will be that day.

Cecilie, Norway, welcome! There is both a peacefulness and a determination that I find here in this thread that I find nowhere else in my life, and I visit every day. I don't always post, but I always read. It steadies me.

Hope everyone's Saturday is lovely and serene,
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR

KJLaMore · November 2022

Good morning all! Happy Saturday! I, of course, had plans for every day of this holiday weekend. However, I woke up yesterday with a knot in my stomach and spent the day in the bathroom and when not in the bathroom, sleeping or dozing under a pile of blankets. I feel a bit better today; but have been thinking about how coincidental it is that nearly every time I have a long weekend or vacation time, I spend part of it sick. I guess that is just my body's way of getting rest.?? So...I will whittle away at my list of things to do at home today. I will save my grocery shopping until tomorrow when I hopefully will be feeling 100%. DH and DYS seem fine; so I don't think it is the food itself, but maybe my body's reaction to foods I don't normally eat. I didn't overeat; but just must have eaten something that didn't sit well. Who knows.
Debbie- So sorry about your fall! Glad to see you are up and moving and are getting your injuries taken care of.
Karen VA- I loved the pictures you posted of your family! You are very pretty and look very happy in them! Your grands have gotten big so fast!
Machka- Thanks for the link to November 2018. It is interesting to read what we were doing and what our day to day was like four years ago. It is kind of like going back and reading your diary. I saw a few of Penny's posts and I do miss hearing her voice and viewpoints in our group. I love the star shower deco! There are a lot of those decorations that I think are quite lovely; but for me/my house impractical due to the many small hands that destroy things.

Heather- I love to hear about your relationship with your sons. Isn't it amazing to think about the change in the way we love our kids as they have grown? When they are small we love them, but it is almost overshadowed by the responsibility we feel toward them. Like we HAVE to love and care for them. But to have them grow into these interesting people we really enjoy talking to spending time with is a great gift.
Carol- Your family looks lovely! Is that your daughter and her husband?
Annie- I have noticed that about myself; that it takes me a lot longer to get ready than it used to. My DH as well. I tend to "move up" the time that we have to be places when telling DH. Otherwise he putters around and thinks he can shower and be ready in 15-20 minutes.
Allie- I love the pics of the family! I also like that Carmine's friend, Tobias, was friendly with Miles. I think that might have opened a door for Carmine to see that it is okay to show love or happiness with family. Because of the age difference between Carmine and Miles, their relationship could be very close or very distant. How it is will ALL depend on Carmine.
Rita- So glad you were able to be in touch with family for Thanksgiving! Technology is definitely something to be grateful for.
Mary- A big UGH on the fridge breaking down! I hope you were able to take advantage of some good black friday deals and get a new one!

Well, more of you I wanted to reply to, but my brain has turned to mush. Hugs to Rori, Barbie, Barbara, Tracey, Viv, Kate, Terri, Tina, Flea, Carla, Ginny, Rebecca, and anyone else I have missed.
Welcome to the new girls! ttyl xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

cityjaneLondon · November 2022

Wow! What a day!

Started off normally. Exercise etc. Then phoned G who seems ok and resigned to her dysfunctional family.

She has a plan for Christmas.

Then my son texted to say he would be over at 2 pm to get the junk from the garage and take it to the dump. (He wants to store some boxes during his renovation) Good. I went into the garage and made a big pile for him.
I noticed a few things that I could Freecycle. Actually could sell, but I'm not registered on those sites and cannot be bothered. A brand new sunlounger, not out of the box, two folding beach chairs in carry bags, rarely used and two big wine racks, very solid and heavy.
Then I corresponded with DDIL about the grandchildren 's Christmas presents and have got everything now on order.

Max is having mainly cash. He is 11.
Then the bell rang an hour early as my son had found out that the dump closes at 1.30. Mad panic to chuck it all in the car. All gone.
I photographed the better items and loaded them onto Freecycle. Gone in a flash! I'm sure they'll sell them, but who cares! Just dealing now with someone who wants the wineracks. Other stuff taken within 30 minutes.
So phew!!!

Nice to have the space out there.
Now to cook the tagine. I've started marinating the pudding, but will finish tomorrow. Too knackered.
This is the dress I've chosen for Bea.

Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxx

pipcd34 · November 2022

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pipcd34 · November 2022

Today I take Lucy for her update checkup to see how the toe is improving, hopefully she’ll be allowed to walk again, even if it’s for a short distance

I’ve put up one crate (the bigger of the two) in a corner with the door open so that they can go in there if they want. Usually, if they were not eating or going out to pee/poop they would go in their crate. They have now found their usual spot. They both get on this bed that is in the fireplace. I got that for $10 bucks at a yard sale thinking yogi would use it. He did but not much at all, so I was thinking of reselling it. Well, guess I won’t be getting rid of it now. :0)

cityjaneLondon · November 2022

Sorry about your tummy upset, KJ.

Rest, rest, rest.

I so rarely see my elder son in person, but see and hear him all the time on YouTube, podcasts etc. He is a terrible correspondent, but I do WhatsApp him now and then with pics. I think we are getting on pretty well these days and supporting each other in our social media endeavours. I intend to go up to Nottingham in the early Spring for my usual quick visit. He is fine in small doses. :laugh:

Loved all the holiday pics folks. Thank you!

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

minicooper452 · November 2022

Grateful for...
26-*form of expression-music
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN

cityjaneLondon · November 2022

Here he is on AATV Airsoft, with his best friend Gadge.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

barbiecat · November 2022

cityjaneLondon · November 2022

Tracey- thinking of you and am sure you are really enjoying your weekend with your beloveds.

I really enjoyed my son taking away my junk. What a team!

Love Heather UK xxxxxx

kevrit · November 2022

Grateful:
24. challenge. I am grateful for the challenges I face every day. They make me stronger.
25. moment this week. All the contact from family and friends for Thanksgiving. Could see everyone, but heard from everyone!
26. form of expression. Writing. I express myself better writing than speaking.

27. daily use item.
28. what happen today.
29. friend/family member.
30. talent or skill

Quiet day yesterday watching movies. We actually got 2 inches of snow on the car but the following rain washed it all away.

RvRita in NM

Anniesquats100 · November 2022

Well, I got up my courage and weighed myself. Thanksgiving dinner put two pounds on me. I feel like my daily diet starts out okay,
with two eggs for breakfast,
then Greek yogurt and tea,
then for lunch oatmeal with blueberries and vegan protein powder.
And a touch of dark chocolate afterwards.

Then I need more fruit and veggies for my dinner calories and that is where I mess up. An apple and some broccoli or spinach would be perfect, but I never seem to eat like that. I need to work harder on getting the fruit and veggies to be more convenient. I have some apples, but I wonder how old they are.

Annie in Delaware

auntiebk · November 2022

Karen, big hugs. What Heather, Annie, Machka, Lisa said.
Lanette, your grateful attitude is inspiring.
Carla, prayer said, likewise big hugs
Carol great pic, but where’s your cornbread/biscuit dressing?
Rita, Rebecca, KJ :sick: Hope you all recover quickly. KJ hope your DH and son step up to the plate and take something off your shoulders.
Shattzie (Cecilie in Norway) logging food is first big step. Let it become a habit, then add another baby step, perhaps walking the dog a little? As your food choices improve and you do a little more, you’ll feel better, honest!
Allie love the pic of Miles leaning into Carmine. Looks like they are shielding their baby brother.
Katla and Mary condolences on your freezer/refrigerator woes. An expensive hit to take at any time, but worse due the holidays. Hope you can get a good Black Friday deal.
Michele “Mashed potatoes in your hand are really good, so is cranberry sauce after you’ve squeezed it” made me choke on my tea! :laughing:
Heather so sorry Johnny can be quite impatient with your walking difficulties, because he doesn't understand it. I’ve had two friends who could not moderate their pace to accommodate my abilities so I had to stop walking with them. Not an option for you and Johnny. Hope he can learn to understand without having to suffer the pain you do. That pic of your son, is he a lot more fit than he once was? Love the T-Shirt.
Lisa, love me some Levi!
Pip love seeing Lucy luxuriate on Yogi’s dog sofa.
Barbie that meme is so true. How many times a day do I remind me of your “Don’t take it personally.”
Annie have you tried switching things up? Having veggies with your eggs and putting the Greek yoghurt off ‘til evening for a dessert after a dinner salad?
Rita s-s-snow? Beautiful but relieved it washed away. Bet Beth wishes hers would

Gratitude 25: moment this week=Joe inviting me to watch a “City Confidential,” watching the King tides at Chetco point with T, finding the reviews cautioning about the Roomba 9xx series noise.
Gratitude 26: form of expression=the warm hug, meaning I’m here for you, care for you, feel for you, wish you well, love you.

Gorgeous morning, clear and bright but c-c-chilly! Perfect time to excavate the laundry mountain, do some filing and tackle the volunteer reimbursement spreadsheet. Hope it warms up in time for dog group!

Done:

11/25: Move: 2 sets pt, walk with T to watch king tides, Jeopardy walking steps:10022
Fuel: plants (running count for week) so far: almonds, apple, artichoke, avocado, beans-cannellini, beans-garbanzo, beans-green, beets, broccoli florets, broccoli stalk, carrots, cauliflower, celery, corn on the cob, cherries-dried, cranberries-dried, cucumber, garlic, grapefruit, maraschino cherry, mushrooms, mustard greens, onions, orange, pecans, radish, romaine, satsumas, snap peas, snow peas, sweet peppers-orange, sweet peppers-red, tomato-sauce, walnuts, wasabi peas, wheat-pasta/bread. CI<CO=
Live: Joe, readings, BP, one load laundry, dog games. Wt:138.2

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

2022: Be still and listen.
November: Move more (7515 steps), fuel better (protein + vegs), live NOW (time with Joe, Tumble and Shadow).

fanncy0626 · November 2022

Lisa love the picture of Levi and his mother! Thanks for sharing.

Annie I always had a hard time with eating the breakfast, lunch, snack and then supper which still made me hungry for a snack in the evening. I was never really hungry when I ate in the morning but I just did it because the myth was that you should eat a good breakfast. In fact, most everybody has an idea of breakfast food compared to food that you can eat at supper time. When I instead did the intermittent fasting and had a five hour window to eat, it was very easy for me to start around 3 o’clock. I enjoy the normal bacon and eggs in the evening and 1200 cal is a lot during a five hour window of time. Figure out what is working for you and change what is not. Barbie has a great eating plan that works for her. I believe that she’s very regimented like the way you sound you are wanting to be. She could probably give you a good advice.

💕 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota

cityjaneLondon · November 2022

Barbara- Yes, he is back to cycling and coaching triathlons. Big thing! Years of anxiety and weight gain. Very painful. Huge courage .

The greyhounds saved his life. Now he has more.
I am very proud of him

Love Heather UK xxxxxx

pipcd34 · November 2022

Lucy got the okay to walk 1/2 mile to see how she does and if she seems ok then we can increase to a mike. No more soaking paw in the salt water, that’s a relief. Today is my 3900 day logging streak!

Anniesquats100 · November 2022

Pip Yay for Lucy!

Heather that is such a cute dress!

I had two glasses of water, some dark chocolate, a cup of warm spinach with goat cheese, and a cold lamb chop. I have thirty-five calories left, so that was dinner. Except I get more calories for dumbbells tonight, but the whole point is to not eat back those calories. Yay for the spinach!

Switching it up might help. I have to think about that. Thanks.

Or maybe a daily dinner smoothie. I found one with frozen mango, banana, spinach and almond milk. I could add fiber powder, too. I would just have to get used to deliberately "cooking" instead of just grazing. Surely I'm not too lazy to make a smoothie and clean up. That right there might be the issue. I'm lazy in the kitchen.

Annie in Delaware

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