WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2023
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😊 7:30 am in Illinois— I am looking forward to a good day. Coffee is my first wish this morning.4
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Our hardback copy of the latest Vera novel arrived today.
I've just ordered, after I saw someone doing something on Instagram, 50 wooden blank coasters that you can put your own designs on. I've also ordered heatproof gloss varnish. No idea if I can manage to produce anything worth keeping, but we do use coasters, and they will be nice as small presents for people. My family are always losing theirs! It will be an interesting experiment!
Love Heather UK xxxxxx7 -
Friend Requests ... I don't accept them anymore simply because I don't go through the news feed on MFP anymore. I don't make a very good "friend" through that medium.
Day 15: Text/Call someone ... done.
Pulled a crown off with a piece of toffee yesterday afternoon. Sigh. Will have to call the dentist in the morning and baby the site/post until then. The Bills play today and I am certain my dentist doesn't want to go to the office today ... it's not far from the stadium.
Beth near Buffalo
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Good morning ladies,
I have the non-COVID cough from hell for about 3 weeks now, I actually went to Urgent Care. Normally, I would just tough things out. But, I was reminded I am older now and not to push things.
My PCP’s office was booked 3 weeks out. I went to the Rural urgent care out here in the mountains where I live outside Albuquerque. It was like being back in the 1950s when doctors had solo practices. I got a Z-PAC and pills known as pearls for my cough. Hoping it goes away soon.
It’s hard to believe I will be 70 soon. Time to start remembering that when I am sick.
Jeannie in New Mexico8 -
Any of you crafty ladies inspired by this lovely thing? It just popped up on the Internet.
Now that I would have in my house.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx
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Oh my goodness Heather, just looking at that makes me slightly queasy. I crochet, and have used those stitches many times, but the way the squares are set up, the colors, the patterns, all of it, make it far too noisy for me. I can smell my great grandma's mothballs from here, too. Isn't it funny, how humans find absolutely different things wonderful?
This is the same stitch used to begin many of those squares, but continued on:
That, I would have in my house.
Love as always...
Lisa in AR
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Heather's picture at first reminded me of the tatting my Aunt did with the squares. Using that thread made the design look lighter. I lean more toward the style Lisa posted (or perhaps it is the colors). Goes to show that different people have their preferred styles and thank goodness we can do or display any of them!
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Thanks drkatiebug and ginnytez.
The old version relied on friending people and the Community section of the app was vicious. It seems to have been directed in the opposite way. Good to know. It seems harder to find conversations, though.
Off to a slow start, though. My food intake was fine yesterday, but friends came over and there was wine. I’d like to come up with an enjoyable alternative to wine.3 -
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Lisa - what I like is that it has taken the old fashioned traditional style and somehow made it new. The colours, the yarn, and the placement. To be perfect for me there would have to be more blue than green.
I've been looking on the Internet for inspiration as to how to improve my two recent pictures, the view from my bedroom window, and the picture of Edie. I've screenshot a few. Hope to have a go on Wednesday. I want to make them slightly more abstract. More post-impressionist! :laugh:
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Hi Gals,
I had my final Christmas celebration on Friday with the friends I was supposed to be with on Christmas Day, but their exposure to Covid cancelled that – so different small groups got together as we couldn’t find a day that worked for everyone. It was very nice to see each other.
It is about a 1 ¾ hour drive from my home, into the Sierra Nevada foothills, in a very rural area, they live on 70 acres. One of the smaller towns had a bridge wash out so I drove in a different way, going in Friday morning was a easy drive with no rain (perfect timing) and fun to see some different sights.
Coming home yesterday, I went the same way, and tried to time the weather. In the time I was visiting we had 1.5 inches of rain (in a bit under 24 hours) there was thunder and lightening too. The drive home was harder, I had about 40 minutes of white knuckle driving, the road was 1 lane in each direction with flooded farmland on either side. The rain and hail started and was so hard the windshield wipers could barely keep up. I wanted to pull off and wait for it to blow through but with flooded land on both sides I knew I just had to keep going, there were cars behind me, we all slowed to about 10 miles an a hour I put my flashers on and creeped along, Levi was scared – the hail bouncing off the car, the lightening and thunder were a bit much. But I just keep telling him we were fine, dry warm and I was a good driver and we’d make it fine. I am not sure who I was really talking to him, or me - But I was sure glad to drive out of the rain zone, and on to a more major road. I thought of you all and the stories of scary driving.
Seeing the crocheted blankets (Heather and Lisa) was so similar of the conversation I had with the friend I was visiting, she is an avid quilter I have a couple of beautiful quilts she has made. She and I were talking about another idea for my guest room, which needs an update. And really needs a warmer cozy blanket/flannel quilt. As we looked at pictures on line, I realized how the items with to many colors, shapes, and contrasting colors are often to busy for me, even if I like each element separately.
Allie – good job with Carmine, it can be hard to not share with Tracy, but it will be critical. I think finding them some support and there are lots of choices here -but I don’t know about your area- for LGBTQ support would probably be free, I just googled LBGTQ teen support and there is a nationwide online support group called “giveusthefloor.org” that looked promising PFLAG is also out there for folks like you that support the cause of LBGTQ they are not formal counseling but more peer support.
Welcome to all the new folks! Looking forward to getting to know you.
Smiles Kim in N. California
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Kim thank you for doing that
. And I would be having kittens driving in anything like that.
Carmine slept until 4 pm yesterday and then went to spend the night at his friend Tobias house.. Michelle thats the friend your talking about..
I usually text Tracy daily,but i didn't today.. I don't have much to say.
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Machka- Makes me happy thinking of you with your bees. A garden and bees; just wonderful!
Tracey- Sorry to hear of your father in law. Sending hugs your way.
Karen VA- Absolutely beautiful girls!
Lisa- Giggling because Egg typed 9s! He must be talking about life. All 9 of them!
Heather-Cheri would probably find the crochet work in that quilt interesting! I like to find things like that at thrift shops for my childcare kiddos. They love blankets like that. It is a huge sensory buffet for them! Little nubbly parts, holes here and there for their fingers to weave in and out of, flowers and leaves crocheted; they just get lost in it all.1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think. Done10 What is your favorite lyric from a song: " A flight of fancy on a wind swept field
2 List 5 things using each of your senses. Currently: The sound of crickets from the boys sound machine in their bedroom, the smell of grass and fresh air from the open window, the blue/white glow of my laptop screen in the dark dining area, the taste of coffee, the scritchy feel of a tag on my shirt (that I will be changing out of soon)
3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house. I am not home right now, but my linen closet is going to take a BIG hit when I get home.
4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever). Not counting my youngest son being born on Christmas Eve; I would say a leatherbound copy of The Hobbit from my youngest son. It is not my favorite book, but it was the fact that he gave me a book. This is the first book I have received as a gift, since childhood. It is the thoughtfulness behind it.
5 Move for at least 30 minutes today- this will be easy as the boys and I will be taking a walk to the playground this morning. Extra movement will include: playground, putting sand in the sandbox and water in the water tables, building a fort in the living room, and setting up "camp" under it.
6 Share a goal you achieved last year- I am not a gardener; so my goal of growing some fruits and veggies with the kids was met. We grew green beans, carrots, radishes, and watermelon. We are going to try again this year with a bigger garden and more variety.
7 Slow down and savor one meal today- Well, the 7th was a travel day, so the meal I savored was actually a burger and fries. BUT, it was after eight hours with only a granola bar and it was in my own home, while regaling my son and hubby with "grandson" highlights.
8 Who was your favorite teacher- My favorite teacher was my 10th grade English teacher. She recognized a natural ability for language/communication in me; a kid who had a hard time staying on task, especially when it was a topic that didn't spark my interest. Instead of completed written work on the assigned topic; she let me submit a rough draft on a topic of my choice and do an oral presentation and discuss it(just the two of us). Unfortunately, she died of cancer before I graduated. I spent a lot of time talking to her about things and she was/is missed greatly.
9 Create something today- Hoo boy! Well, I have already created a to-do list; but I don't think that is what they are looking for here. I will be "creating" something on Saturday...maybe I will switch this one with another day this week.
Standing alone my senses reeled
A fatal attraction is holding me fast
How can I escape this irresistible grasp?
Can't keep my eyes from the circling sky
Tongue-tied and twisted, just an earth-bound misfit, I" Learning to Fly by Pink Floyd
11 Send a card/note to someone today: I have been thinking about my cousin, recently divorced and struggling in the singles scene. I sent her some "words of affirmation" in a card today.
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12 What are you looking forward to in 2023? I am actually looking forward to getting my garden started this year with my childcare kiddos.
13 Tell a random person they look "good" today- I didn't get out in public to do this, so I will do it today
14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently- I have begun grocery shopping online and AMAZINGLY, I like it! lol I was able to get down into a low (child style) squat AND able to stand back up unassisted! I was able to come up with a work around (that his OT hadn't thought of) for one of my childcare babies who is having sucking/drinking issues and upper body gross motor issues! (Benefits of being the "eyes in the field" on a day to day basis)
15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week- called my older sister who lives in Florida. She was surprised (usually she calls me for the "checking in").
(back to #9: 9 Create something today- I actually created a snowman game with cardboard pieces. The kids are given a blank snowman. They spin the spinner and it lands on 1, 2, or 3. Whatever number it lands on, is the number of pieces they made add to their snowman. Winner is the one who completes their snowman first.16 What made you smile today
17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for
18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently
20 Write down five things you like about yourself
21 Pay it forward in some way
22 What do you most desire in your life right now?
23 Go an entire day without complaining
24 What about you makes you special?
25 Spend time with a loved one
26 When was the last time you felt pure joy?
27 Hold the door for a stranger... or a friend
28 What fear have you overcome?
29 Engage in a random act of kindness of your own choice
30 When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed?
31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten minutes...
Word for 2023 Restore
Still medicating myself for this horrible cold. It is kind of moving from head to chest to head again. My nose is raw and I have a cold sore on my mouth. Luckily, I haven't developed a cough, yet; but I am sure it will come.
Appetite has been down a bit, but not worried. Pretty sure it is just the fact that without being able to taste things properly my desire to eat is down. Ah well, it is what it is.
ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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Lovely to see all your catch-ups and photos. Inspiring words to consider. Appreciate, purpose and joy...
One of my to do in January done today! Great to be able to strike it off the list; a satisfying strike-through.
Very happy to say that my pantry has been cleared, cleaned and out of date items binned... Amazing how part packets hide and get forgotten.
The dogs were very interested in proceedings. We even found some almost empty packets of dog biscuits all broken (still in date) that they shared. 🐩🐾🐾🐾🐾
It's only something small, but it'll be good when I open the door tomorrow morning and see it tidy and organised😊
Have a good week, everyone. I will carry your three words with me into next week. Thank you.
Maryann in UK
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Debbie-I find the raccoon invasion disturbing. My two cats no longer go outside (their choice). Next door neighbor told me yesterday there was a nasty possum in his yard and the possum and dogs were having standoff-possum didn't want to back down. I haven't seen it but will keep a look out. We may need to contact animal control-hopefully he was just passing through from one cornfield to the other.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio[/quote]
only one of our 7 inside cats is allowed outside and only during the day. Before we started letting him out, he was so stressed he was tearing up the door casings,scratching everything. The other six can go in the catio- It is all enclosed, as long as they don't tear a whole in it- We used a fiberglass screen but should have just gone with the chicken wire to start with, then we wouldn't have to be doing the repairs. This in not the first time. Another time was the one female that son's girlfriend brought over(who we were told was fixed but wasn't at the time but is now) was in heat and either she ripped it or the male feral cat did it. That time, she got out along with three or four of the others. Each time we have got them back in. Has happened a few times they got out.
We have possums here too. We are in town so surprised at the wildlife we see here- see skunks too.
The coons are the ones that cause the damage- messing in my garden and tearing up the lawn. Mainly go for the cat food and we worry about the outside feral/semi feral cats.
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Having a wonderful weekend with my girlies. Heading home today. Finished all my cards, but for the sentiments that I have to stamp at home. Didn't want to bring the stamps and ink along, so just a little finishing work.
15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week... BFF Kerry, to wish her mom (my other mother) a happy birthday.
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN3 -
Love that colorful knitted thing Heather! I would put it on a harder fabric and hang it on a wall. That is art to me, not a blanket persay.😁👍🏻
I took a screen shot and will post it to my sister who has artists fingers.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Happy Sunday,
Well, yesterday I got all the equipment cleaned off on the showroom, mopped the floor, and started organizing and cleaning the Gravely blade shelf-YUCK! Will make new tags tomorrow. Also sold a few pieces of equipment. Good day. Finished folding the laundry and put away at home, then we left for Kentucky. We stopped at my favorite Mexican restaurant for lunch/dinner. It tasted great but.....darn belly issues! Didn't make it 5 miles down the road and we had to make a quick pit stop. Lets just say I ignored the sign that said for customers only! Things then calmed down until bedtime of course. I am guessing there was too much fat in my diet yesterday. Trying to eat more sensibly today.
FLIES SUCK! Don't know where they are coming into the farmhouse, but upstairs was awful! It took me an hour to vacuum up. I have plastic and tape over the windows now to see if that is mainly where they are coming in or if they just collect there trying to get out.
I should probably get some paperwork done. OH! I had two customers yesterday tell me thank you for their Christmas cards! I sent e cards to as many as I could before Christmas via their email addresses. They thought that was awesome! Yay!
Prayers and Hugs for everyone with family health issues. Try to remember to take care of yourselves, so that you can be there for your family.
Hope your Sunday is relaxing and maybe a bit productive.
Kylia from Ohio but currently in Kentucky4 -
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RvRita in windy NM
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Rebecca - Yes, I see it as Art in a very plain room. Or a colourful bedspread in an all white bedroom. I don't think it would be difficult to do, just time consuming! I could see it in my guest room, which is aqua. Blue and pink are my default colours.
So many things to watch on TV tonight, after two nights of nothing! Why does that happen so often? I can only record two things at once, so have had to leave one programme and catch up on it on iplayer. New 'Vera' which I am recording, so we can skip the adverts. Also 'Great Pottery Throw Down'. Watching 'Call the Midwife' and 'Happy Valley'. 'Digging for Britain', with my favourite fantasy dinner party guest, Alice Roberts, will have to stay on iplayer. We often watch the BBC, with no adverts, and record the commercial channels.
So, lots of treats in store!
Love, Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
Tracey and SueBDew: Prayers for you and your family.
Karen: Love, love love your baby Rory. That embroidery journal is fantastic and inspiring. I had never embroidered before,so picked up a kit of 4 simple stamped designs for practice. I work on this while watching or listening to sports.
It's been a great weekend celebrating my 67th Spin Around the Sun. Had lunch with neighbors, dinner with niece and enjoyed an unusually sunny and warm day walking for 3 hours at our big Flea and Farmers Market. Didn't need a blessed thing but still managed to fill a bag with cheap little "finds" that make me smile: a new pair of snowpants, lucky bamboo branches and a vintage Denver Nuggets tshirt. Also some beautiful mangos and apple bananas. Score!
Stay well friends. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
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RORI ~ HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 1
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@GodMomKim 👋🏻 hi N. CA, here, too. We are WET, WET, WET!
@kevrit - I used to RV. Hubs and I enjoyed the pandemic hiking trails and biking beaches throughout US! It was so fun.
@KJLaMore what is this list? It seems nice.0 -
For wonderful Rori.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
Happy Birthday, Rori! I just looked up apple bananas. I lived in the Philippines and never heard of them. They sound wonderful. Will be seeing if I can find some near me to try.2
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY RORI!
Anyone here like spaghetti and meatballs? Then check out the link in the spoiler. You will get some info you never knew before about this dish. This is a real thing I was informed of through a tv show DH was watching.
Gratitude list
Word of the year: APPRECIATE—- Today I appreciate new knowledge1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think—DONE14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol) 1. I got to go to TN to attend my daughter’s wedding last year, My brother from AZ came to visit us in NM, I experienced my first 5.4 earthquake in NM this past December.
2 List 5 things using each of your senses——DONE
3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house—tossed Christmas card I had collected
4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever)—This year was jewelry from my ‘adopted’ granddaughter.
5 Move for at least 30 minutes today—-Done plus #1 again!
6 Share a goal you achieved last year—-Bringing my car to the car wash one or more times a month!
7 Slow down and savor one meal today—-Breakfast-savored the texture of my OUI yogurt versus the granola I added.
8 Who was your favorite teacher—My French teacher in High School. Sister Jeannette
9 Create something today—-I will work on my crochet - making a granny square afghan out of left over yarn.
10 What is your favorite lyric from a song—Against the wind, We were running against the wind. We were young and strong, we were running against the wind.
11 Send a card/note to someone today—Done! Note to DH and card for Uncle’s birthday.
12 What are you looking forward to in 2023? Losing weight and better financial status.
13 Tell a random person they look "good" today—Done!
15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week—Called my mom.16 What made you smile today
17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for
18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently
20 Write down five things you like about yourself
21 Pay it forward in some way
22 What do you most desire in your life right now?
23 Go an entire day without complaining
24 What about you makes you special?
25 Spend time with a loved one
26 When was the last time you felt pure joy?
27 Hold the door for a stranger... or a friend
28 What fear have you overcome?
29 Engage in a random act of kindness of your own choice
30 When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed?
31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten minutes...
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Lol this is how dopey i am,got to Amazon gift cards and didn't know they were actual cards in the sleeves,
They are the kind you can pick up at groceries ,or local drug stores ,was wondering why i couldn't add them to my account ,until I finally figured out there was an actual card and a code on it I had to cal Amazon customer service.. but hey we both got a chuckle out of it..
Im still feeling in a funk ...I got dressed and haven't done much else,Dan is stopping after work to take my garbage out for me.
Ive fed Alfie..
Rori- Happy Birthday dear friend!!
SuebDew - im so sorry to hear tĥis sad news.. it is coming up on the 5th anniversary of my dads passing and maybe thats why im in a funk or maybe its just because my hearts because of Tracy and the grandkids.0
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