WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2023

Debbie ... I'm so sorry to hear this latest news about Destiny ... praying for her and all those who love her

Ginny ... I have had leg cramps that throw me to the ground... some vascular issues that become aggravated by dehydration. Hoping yours are nothing serious. Is your retirement truly dependent on this building project that had the explosion? I think I would pick my date and just go. There will always be a project or a problem ... let others deal with those.

Annie ... I forget the ages of your parents but you've mentioned that your mom has a form of dementia. My father finally opened up on the finances after I approached the subject by reminding him of my mom's health. I assured him that I knew he was more than capable of managing his own finances (he was 93 at the time), but if something should happen to him mom would be completely incapable of dealing with any of it. He considered this for a few weeks and then called an attorney to change his and my mother's POAs. He made a list of everything he had and while it wasn't perfect, it was something to work with. Two months later he passed away. I'm so glad he decided it was a good idea.

Kylia ... add me to those who say you should change your schedule. Your health is trying to get your attention. There's more to living than working for unappreciative people.

There, I'm done giving unsolicited advice ...

Beth near Buffalo

Did Preventions Drop it in 30 DVD. No plans for tomorrow but after Vince goes for his allergy shot, we’re going to cut the grass. I told him that I could use the walk behind under the power lines, I just won’t go on the slope. I don’t want him to overdo it.

Speaking of Vince, he went to the MD today. He’ll be going for an MRI. I never thought of it and neither did he, but the MD suggested the possibility of perhaps he reinjured the compression fracture. The MRI should show this. In the meantime, Jess should be here this weekend so we’ll just tell her that he hurt his back at bowling. She’s too much of a worry wort. If she wasn’t coming this weekend, we probably wouldn’t tell her at all. Just one more thing she’ll worry about. If she knew that he hurt it in FL...she would have been on the next plane down there. And there’s nothing she could do.

Didn’t do much work today. The manager wants me to work only on Mon Tues, Thurs Fri and Sat now. I think she’s trying to find ways to cut back hours. It’s really not a big deal to me, but I guess to some people it IS a big deal. The way I look at it is now I can get to the gym on Wednesday! So next wednesday I’m planning to do a spinning workout. Haven’t done that in a long long time. After work went to WalMart since I totally forgot to get Vince milk. Bought gas, picked up donations for the soup kitchen from the church and took them to the soup kitchen then had to go to the ABC store to get Amaretto. Came home and put barley cabbage soup in the crockpot. Food Lion had cabbage on sale for 39 cents/pound so I bought. Then made yogurt. Then an Amaretto Cake for Jess’ birthday that was yesterday. Iced the cake, now I’m thinking about going for a walk.

Lisa and M – Lexi one time caught a camelion. And you know how fast they are!

M – thanks for the links about aspertame. But you still won’t catch me eating/drinking anything with it in it! Give me a little bit of the real stuff or give me nothing

Ginny – oh no, dear heart. How horrible! Be sure to let us know what the doc says about the cramps. Sometimes I get a cramp in the back of my leg, and I think it’s because I have such tight hamstrings. But maybe that’s not it. I usually drink 80-over 100 oz of water a day

Lisa – one time Cocoa brought in a live bird. He was standing there with feathers sticking out of his mouth and I swear he was smiling as he was watching these humans trying to catch that bird!

Rita – praying for a good outcome for you mom.

Debbie – tears for Destiny

kylia – I agree – you should change your work schedule

We need to have some excavating work done under the power lines next to our house. I finally got someone to do it, he asked for a $3,000.00 downpayment so he can order the flowers, I think put a deposit on the use of the machines, that sort of thing. Well, it certainly needs to be done. I suspect he's just starting out, but yet he seems quite knowledgeable. So we sent the deposit by online banking. I want to have creeping phlox as the ground cover. It looks so pretty for a few weeks and then it's all green even during the winter. I know because our neighbor has it and I've been checking all this winter.

ohhh,.. my computer says it’s 75 outside. I WILL go for my walk now.

Michele NC

margaretturk wrote: »

PipLooks like it might be allergies for your pup. I am in a dog support group where others have had similar problems The conclusion many found is often gut and diet issues as the root cause.

Yeah, I’m very familiar of dog allergies. Vet said that allergies are VERY high this year for dogs due to the excessive rain here. Her issue is more skin infection in addition to allergies, having had my 3 goldens before, I’ve become a pro with dogs and dog care.

I’m off to a good start on my riding


And I got a couple more donations! Thx to all

Part of my treatment for the cat bite was a combination of strong antibiotics. I've been off them for about 5 days and have been dealing with stomach issues and indigestion since. Blech. The antibiotics probably whiped out all the bacteria in my body. Finally got some probiotics yesterday.


Praying for Destiny.

M in Oz

Good afternoon ladies!

Debbie - how sad for Destiny. Sending prayers and hugs for her and her family and those who love her. She sounds like such a trooper.

Ginny - reading about that explosion gave me the shivers! Oh my WORD! Hope your leg cramping is just a one-time thing and no big deal. Easy fix with magnesium or something.

Speaking of propane tank - yesterday afternoon it was warm and sunny so I finally got after the potting shed. It's also my "canning" shed and has a 20 gal propane tank in it. It was in the way so I thought it needed a new home. I found out that it isn't supposed to be stored in a building! I stuck it under the grill with the other one beside the shop door. At least it's vented out there. Whew.

Barbara - hope you are on the mend! Did Joe catch it? You may have mentioned and I skipped.

Annie - You. Just. Rock. Thank you for being such a good inspiration!

Lisa - wishing you the best with your new meds. It would be nice if they could take back what you haven't used yet. How nice of Egg to bring you breakfast, lol.

Michele - good idea for Vince to get an MRI and see what's going on with his back. Enjoy your visit with Jess. Good luck with the work under the power line.

Pip - you and Kirby are such great dog parents. Love the little one in the stroller. I'm leaning toward allergies too. Have people been using chemical yard spray or do they run in grass anywhere? Also can I send my MS donation to the address I sent it last year? Foxhill Dr. in Fresno? If that's not right, what's the right one?

Sue - sorry to hear about the stomach bug. Hope you and your DD are doing better today.

Tracey - did you hear anything back on that other job? Maybe you've already said. I've been skimming since the planning committee in my head have been busy with chickens and chitting potatoes. That means setting out the seed potatoes so they start to sprout from the eyes. Some of you gardeners knew, did you?

Made an early morning trip to Tractor Supply and came home with Alma, Thelma, Gladys and Fairy. 2 Copper Marans and 2 Rainbows. They are all different colors and patterns and I'm not sure which is which other than the two Marans are supposed to lay dark brown eggs. The rainbows - colored eggs, not sure what color. I think it varies. I'll tell you in 6 months.

As they grow I'll see who gets what name. All seem healthy and warm enough, no cheeping. Rosie looks at them and then walks away. They are in a large plastic tote right now and I set the lid on top with one end open about an inch for a little ventilation. It really holds in the heat. I have a hardware cloth lid I can put on it when it gets warmer.

They are doing great, huddling under their little brooder. This thing is slick. It's just a warming plate they can squeeze under just like being under mommy and if they get too warm they can get out and eat/drink/poop, lol. Much better than a hanging heat lamp that's a fire hazard. As they grow I can move it up a couple notches so they don't have to stoop, lol.

I tried to get some pix of them. They are camera shy but here's a glimpse:




Lanette
SW WA State where we're supposed to get a snow/rain mix for the next 3 days.