WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2023
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Saturday --
Sleep
Gardening
Laundry - including hauling it outside and hanging it up, then hauling it back inside
Cycling
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Machka in Oz
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Rosemarie-I found the early evening time difficult also. I found I was watching what time I came into the house after work. I had come in about 6 pm and found my husband collapsed and I realized when I went back to work, etc., I was either coming home well before 6 or after-all subconsciously. I would sometimes go to the store to pick stuff up, go for a walk (still my standard time is right after work). Many times I will be checking here and a couple of other websites while eating dinner. Don't fight it, Jost go with it. It gets better a little at a time.
Tiring week at work. Lots of drama. Had some issues that I had to deal with publicly that I was hoping would stay in background a bit longer. Hope to finish up final report on issue this coming week and turn it over to others. Some days I don't like being responsible adult in charge.
Doing regular stuff this weekend. Will get taxes done today. Going to store in a few minutes to pick up stuff. I like going first thing in the morning before they are crowded. Then I will have weekly chat with SIL and get laundry etc started. Want to devote 30 minutes today and tomorrow towards sorting out back bedroom that is getting junked up. If I put a time limit on some things it makes it easier and a little less overwhelming. Will also do some work stuff.
Happy April Fools day!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio6 -
I rang Saga on the dot of 9. Got through straight away. Was on the phone for an hour, but it's all booked. We have an Aft cabin for the April cruise. Fore cabin for October. Complicated system for paying, because of my credit card limit, but she accepted a reduced deposit at my request, and she will ring later this month to take the rest, when I've shuffled my money around!
We will have to keep an eye on our passports. DH will have to send off after the cruise this year for a new one (it takes ages) and I will have to send mine off straight after the 2024 October cruise. You have to have 6 months left on it to travel.
Also Europe are planning a new ETIAS system which might start this autumn, so will have to do that as well.
Still, all good for now. The insurance will ring us sometime to complete that bit.
Phew!!!!
Only managed to get my rowing done first thing, so I will get on the bike in a minute. I have remembered to fill in my online repeat prescription for blood pressure pills.
Will take a photo of the cruise routes for you.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx7 -
Ginny: Thank you for your kind thoughts. I don't sleep through the night either. It is 6 am and I have already had breakfast and vacuumed well before now. Oh well, at least I am getting things done!
Heather: I took one cruise in the 80's. It was for young people and lots of fun. Every day we went to a different beach on the smaller Islands on the Caribbean and sporting equipment was set out for us. I remember Antigua, St. Bart's and
St. Kitt's. I would love to see a map of the cruises and pictures like you did for the last cruise!
Well today I hope to walk 2 miles, do a video workout, have lunch with a friend and work on the taxes. If time I will do some gardening as well!
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia5 -
Here they are. I know some of you like travelling vicariously.
First one April/May 2024.
Always wanted to go to Oporto and the Guggenheim in Bilao.
Second one October 2024
I like the two separate stops in Sicily, because you get a better idea of the place. I will go to the ruins of Carthage in Tunis. Ceuta is a Spanish enclave in Africa. We've never been to any of these ports (although DH has been to Sicily) apart from Gibraltar last November.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Rosemarie Continued HUGS! You are in the right place for support and not alone. We carry you in our pockets all day long with the other ladies suffering from losses.
HeatherUK I am excited for your journeys also! I have never been on a cruise. Maybe one of these days. My brother and SIL are going back to Italy this year. I would love to go with them, but it just isn't in the cards with me still working full time. SIL says we are welcome to come with them any time, but if we do go her advice is get in, buckle up, shut up, and enjoy the journey!
Yesterday was rough all day long. I don't know if it was the weather or what.....then I had some young punk (yes punk) who said he was there for a pick up for Duncan. I said pick up what? Repair? Parts? He said of course a repair and to quit being rude! Really?!?! Like he is the only customer?!?! No, it wasn't Duncan but some kid that works with him. He was just plain rude the entire time he was in the shop. I put on my biggest smile and cashed him out. Now....if someone hadn't answered the phone that should have been working on mowers ....or...if said person had bothered to tell me that they had called and were coming in, I would have had a heads up, but still. There are blades, chains, tires, parts, repairs, and new equipment to be picked up. I am not a mind reader. Even the customers that came in behind him were wondering what his problem was....GRRR! Anyway, today is a new day!
Our furnace and ac unit are Lennox from 1996. Got quote yesterday to just replace furnace. Will call Monday and find out about replacing AC unit at the same time. Seems like the intelligent thing to do. Average life is 20 years. The positives are that the heat ex-changer has a lifetime warranty and is no longer available, so we get an upgrade at 50% off! Old unit is 92% efficiency, new one will be 96% so that will help with propane and electric. I even found the original receipt in the event they need it Now if I can convince DH to replace old thermostat at the same time-LOL!
Better get a few things done. Action for Happiness Calendar printed.
Happy April Fool's Day!
Stay safe in the storms both weather and life!
Make the best choice you can at the moment!
Much love and support!
Kylia in Ohio safe from the bad weather hoping to not get blown away by winds today7 -
Heather,
I sometimes miss a reply to a Facebook status I have posted - in fact, they don’t always appear sequentially, so there may be a new comment buried in the midst of old comments - and if I don’t meticulously check it, I can inadvertently fail to acknowledge a reply, which undoubtedly makes the person feel slighted. Not to mention that many people are a bit haphazard in general with acknowledging contributions, FB replies, etc. If you are OCDish about such things it makes it harder not to feel miffed when you are disregarded, but it is usually due to obliviousness and lack of attention to detail and doesn’t mean anything. I know you know this, but just wanted to say that I sometimes fail to acknowledge others without being aware of it.
Having said that, I’m not sure there is a good excuse for not inviting you to the after party.
Karen in Virginia6 -
Question for you all ...
When you were young (under 20), what did you want to be when you grew up?
M in Oz1 -
Morning ladies
Heather- your trips look lovely,the one im going on.I have been on the ship before
Its one of there older ships but they refurbished some of it in 2018.
They rake you over the coals for everything extra..Im not a big drinker so I will bring my Yeti,and drink whatever is free. I might break down and get a fru fru drink or 2,but they are charging 102.00 a day for the deluxe drink package so alcoholic drinks,soda,specialty coffees and teas fall into that category. Really who wants to spend over 700.00 to drink
Sheesh
We can bring on a 12 pack of soda which we will do
And we don't do the fancy dining room,we just do the buffet4 -
Question for you all ...
When you were young (under 20), what did you want to be when you grew up?
M in Oz
I was going to be a doctor, lawyer, and linguist. Instead, my parents had a nasty divorce, I felt lost, married out of high school, had two wonderful girls, and now work on/in lawn mowers. However, still interested in languages and family cones to me asking medical questions.
Kylia5 -
Allie - Wow, that is a pricey drinks package! Saga is very, very expensive, but every single thing is included once you are on board. Even gratuities. In the posh cabin we were having free Tattinger champagne etc. Free shuttle buses, excursions, WiFi, all drinks, transport to and from the port. Takes all the stress out. I love the fancy dining room (i adore good service) and we have booked our usual window table. Don't like sharing! The speciality restaurants are also included and you can have any food from any restaurant in your room. We often have breakfast in the room on a sea day as we have been to the gym early. And sometimes lunch if we have got back at an odd time. We have a dining table in the suite.
I really wish you a wonderful time on your cruise. Sounds as if you have got the system taped and won't be spending more than you need to. Enjoy your balcony cabin!
Karen - I only have around 8 Facebook friends and only one or two of them ever like my posts. I don't want more as I only use it to keep an eye on DH'S relatives! I do a lot more on Instagram these days. For contacting friends I use WhatsApp.
Haven't got on the bike yet! I'm intending to cycle to Dan Harris, 10% Happier. I'm halfway through ' How to cope with rejection. ' :laugh:
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
Question for you all ...
When you were young (under 20), what did you want to be when you grew up?
M in Oz
I was going to be a nurse at first, like my mother. But then I decided to be a teacher, like my father.
Although I do have a teaching degree (which I got in my early 40s), I work in data and enjoy that.
M in Oz4 -
cityjaneLondon wrote: »Karen - I only have around 8 Facebook friends and only one or two of them ever like my posts. I don't want more as I only use it to keep an eye on DH'S relatives! I do a lot more on Instagram these days. For contacting friends I use WhatsApp.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
The rest probably don't see your posts. I know I don't see all the posts my FB friends make, it's just the way FB is set up now. Nor do I have the time to go looking.
Also, sometimes I like posts, sometimes I don't. Depends how I feel at the moment ... and depends how good my internet connection is. There's a black spot between home and work.
If this guy is running marathons, he's probably too busy training to spend a lot of time looking at FB.
M in Oz
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Debbie bladder infections are quite common in cats. The main culprit is the kibble they are fed. I learned from my Pet Summit Group cats are strictly carnivores and when fed a steady diet of Kibble it can make them prone to bladder infections. I think that is what happened to my parents cats. It was awful for all concerned.
Dogs can handle some veggies. Ideally no starches. They too end up with problems from too much Kibble. Diabetes being one of the conditions too much Kibble can cause. What I mean by Kibble is the processed pet food that overcooked and has way too much starch (either with grain or potatoes) for the pet to digest. The overcooking of pet food creates problems for the fat that is in the food.
I do give DrewB a small amount of Freeze dried dog food because our winter has been so long and hard to get her out for walks because of snow and ice. She is not a winter loving dog. To give her enough exercise we play chase the treat around the house.
The argument for dog food is a balanced diet. How do we balance our diets. We eat a variety of foods everyday. This is what I have started to do for DrewB and her health has improved.4 -
Things are not too happy at Kim's caring for Mom home.... we had a tough discussion about finances last night and neither of us got much sleep. She said some hurtful things, nothing new there, and then gave me the once every year or two hug thinking it would make it all better. it did not. I am tired. I have not slept through the night in 11 days, I do not know how mom's of infants do it. - Of course new mom's are rarely 64 years old.
kim17 -
Rosemarie,
March 25th was the one year anniversary since Jack died. My days have gotten better as time goes on but there are times when a wave of grief hits me, not as often or as severe as early on. I am getting to know myself and what I can do and can't do. It's a whole learning experience because Jack was my best friend and the change from "we" to "me" was scary. After he died, I had trouble sleeping through the night and now most nights my Fitbit says I sleep between 6-7 hours. Your loss is still so new and I am so impressed with how you're coping. Sending you hugs,
Betsy in NW WA10 -
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(((Kim))) — At sixty four, it seems like your mom is having a hard time accepting change. She is so lucky to have your support, but she doesn’t seem to realize how lucky she is. Is there a senior center where she could make a few friends during your workday?
Katla6 -
Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them.
Thanks for starting us off again, Barbie! Can't believe it's APRIL! That means there's only two months left for school. Seriously, this year has flown. Wasn't it only yesterday that I was complaining that I didn't have a large enough monitor to do my job? Now it's one year closer to my retirement. Yes, I'm counting the years, months, days.
How wonderful, Rosemarie. Dogwoods are so pretty.
When I was younger, I wanted to and studied to be a family counselor, with a focus on adoptive counseling, Machka. Ended up getting married, having kids, getting a job, working in education and here's where I am.
As I've said before, I'm an open FACEbook. If any of you want to be friends, I'm Carla Letch Cooper. But please message me and let me know who you are. That being said, I still have to be careful. As a Marine Mom I want to know who's asking me to be friends.
Kim, I'm so sorry. Those discussions are really hard and remember, new moms don't usually have to have them with "babies" either. You're going to have to revisit that several times before it really sinks in and none of those conversations are going to be fun, but they'll probably get "easier". I mean, she's not "stupid". She's just fiesty. And you have to be sorta smart to be fiesty. Katla has a good point. Is there a senior center where you could take her for some "daycare"? Maybe not yet while she's still in "rehab". I don't know how that's going, but it was a really good idea. We have a lot of programs in our town.
Betsy, I was wondering when that angelversary was coming around. It thought it was sort of close to my MIL's passing. God Bless you, sweetie. Sending lots of love and (((hugs)))
1. Commit to being more active this month starting today... walk "around" and/or move hourly
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN5 -
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