WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2023
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Thank you Barbie for no foolin’ starting us fresh every month.
Two of my best jobs ever started on April Fool’s day, but then 13 was my family’s lucky number
For my goddaughter the Messianic, a batch of Passover chocolate chip cookies is chilling, almonds are toasted and the matzoh is waiting for the “roca”. Alas my energy just faded, not bouncing back as quickly and strongly as I’d like. Will probably nap a little after skimming here.
Just saw tornado alert for Arkansas, praying Lisa and Corey are ok.
Machka near eastern field archeologist. Would have done better if I’d found my computer skills and focused on lab work but alas, I flunked Fortran. No regrets, enjoyed my 30+ year career in ocean transportation, the latter half helping people make their computers do what they wanted them to.
Kim ((hugs)) wish I could give you a break so you could at least sleep a little.
Heather, sometimes our husbands are so boneheaded it’s a wonder they’ve survived. Your DH reminds me of the time Joe planned a road trip to Kentucky. Many conversations trying to adapt to his proposed schedule, with absolutely no room for compromise from his side. Finally after weeks of these exhausting exchanges, on the eve of his departure, I finally realized that I WAS NOT INVITED. We’d been married for over 15 years at that point and separate vacations were simply not in my worldview. I was so mad that the day he returned, all repentant and full of how he missed me, I left and drove myself north to Canada. Didn’t stay away overnight but it took a few days for me to cool down. As to the unacknowledged gift, while gifts are gifts and recipient can do with them what they want, it is inconsiderate to not acknowledge receipt. Rewarding such behavior with repeat donations gives no incentive to change. :devil: Around here we say if you don’t want the bears to come, stop feeding them
Tracey you’d be a great teen counselor, and I can’t think of anything we need more nowadays.
Thanks Rita, ACTIVE APRIL is just what I need. And well done on your March successes!
1. Commit to being more active this month starting today. Average more than 7515 steps/day by the end of this month. Starting N O W.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2023: Be of good cheer. April: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
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Fortunately, Saga is only for over 50s. Most people are in their 70s and 80s. Lovely!
We are some of the fittest people on board. Most people feel like my mother’s generation, even though we are the same age! We are in the gym at 7 on sea days, dancing twice a day, post prandial walks. Port days we mainly walk for hours.
When I was a little girl I wanted to be a ballet dancer, then a vet. From about 7 I wanted to be a writer, and that's what I worked for all my life. I did the minimum of part time lecturing in creative writing in colleges in order to help with the family budget, but writing was always my life's purpose. Luckily, I am still doing it and enjoying it more than ever. I am very fortunate to be doing something I am passionate about. It's been a hard journey, but I have no regrets.
Feeling better about tomorrow now I have got it off my chest. Thanks for listening. I know it's childish, but sometimes I can't help myself. Over it now.
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Heather-glad you have some of it worked out of your system. As others have said-I believe they think if they invited your DH they invited you. That how it works in my world. Manners aren't what they once were. I'm almost never on FB and hate communicating through there.
Lisa-glad no damage from the tree limb. A person across the street from me had a branch come down with the wind today but no apparent damage.
Kylia-I do hope they get your health stuff sorted out. It is the not knowing that is the worst sometimes.
Kim-you are right, it will pass-but it is ok to vent-even healthy. Maybe you can do like on survivor and do a count down of days? They have apps on your phone of countdowns.
Rita-I agree with the good (what's the name of it?)-it is imperative we keep muscle and we can still gain some.
Barbie-I find that rather incredible your husband did that. I don't know if I would have come back!
Well, taxes are done, laundry washed, dried, folded and ironed. Heading down to treadmill then will make bed (bought new sheets today that fit depth of new mattress). Bought a new quilt while I was at it. Will do a bit more in room-spend about 15 minutes so far.
ACTIVE APRIL
1. Commit to being more active this month starting today. Have kept moving steadily throughout the day-multiple trips up and down steps. Wanted to walk outside today but don’t feel up to wind-so hitting treadmill in a few. I figure part of increasing my activity is slow progress increasing while working on foot rehab.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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No worries for us on the tornado, we just got the top rainy edge of the front that worked up into a tornado as it moved west to east. That was what hit Little Rock and points north and east of us. The wind came up later in the afternoon here, and that's what took that massive piece down. Thanks for the worry.
Love y'all,
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Kim: Caregiving is hard work. My spouse was a kind, good patient but we had to discuss finances for caregivers and
talking finances was always stressful.
RVRita: I am impressed you are meeting all your goals! Good for you!
Annie: So good that you are keeping up the exercise!
Lisa: We have many trees near the house in our yard. I am getting more concerned about them as the weather becomes more dangerous. There is a home owners association and they give you a difficult time about taking a tree down.
MargaretTurk: I always thought dogs didn't like variety and wanted a consistent steady diet. We used the food the vet sold which was a little pricey...not too bad...and it really helped control this 12 pound poodle's weight over the years.
Betsy: My sympathy on your loss. I am fine for awhile and then I burst into tears and then I am fine again. My spouse was a such a nice person and good man. The disability went on over 6 years and the last 3 were intensive caregiving. I was pretty tired and stressed by the end.
Grandmallie: When is your cruise?
Machka: I am quite tired in the afternoons, but could maybe do a step walking video to some music.
Heather: So how did the road race go?
Ginny: I have a bedroom that has a pile of medical supplies and pillows and it is overwhelming. I have decided that most of it is probably trash and will do a bag a week to put in the trash.
Kylia: We replaced our HVAC system this past year. I hope it lasts for the time I will likely be in the house.
Lanette: I also clean better earlier. It is as if I am less resentful of having to clean at that time, because it is not interfering with higher interests such as reading or watching a Great Courses video or even a movie.
Joy: I hope the strike doesn't interfere with your trip. Maybe it won't be a long strike.
Well today, I did not work on the taxes, but will dig into these in the morning. I did have lunch with a friend and I listened to some baseball on the radio. I also walked for 50 minutes which is a good thing!
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
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Thanks Barbie. Copying this from March.
Consultant didn't keep me in yesterday but has scheduled surgery for 20 April. I'll be so glad to get this sorted. I'm delighted as it means I can go to DEGSs birthday lunch tomorrow, and enjoy Easter.
Intentions for March:🔹Maintain weight < 140 (I have managed to stay at the lower end off the 140s)
🔹Continue with Solid Habit development
Intentions for today:
📍Solid habits
📍general chores
📍local grocery shopping ✔️
📍chill out
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for all those those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
March Action for Happiness:1. Set an intention to live with awareness and kindness. I intend to live with awareness and kindness31. Discover the joy in the simple things of life. I was definitely doing that today. Played with DEDs dog. Chatted with DH. Went for a walk in the sun. Did some puzzles and a jigsaw.
2. Notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world.Trees silhouetted against the sky; the appearance of snowdrops in spring; the sound of waves breaking on the shore.
3. Start today by appreciating your body and that you are alive. I meditate on this each morning when I wake up, and am grateful for each new opportunity to have a good day.
4. Notice how you speak to yourself and choose to use kind words. Positive affirmations are very powerful. Be kind to yourself, always.
5. Bring to mind people you care about and send love to them. We chatted with our girls about other family members, and raised a glass to them.
6. Have a ‘no plans’ day and notice how that feels. I will do this tomorrow (7th)
7. Take three calm breaths at regular intervals during your day.Resisting the temptation to plan my day. Serendipity reigns today.
8. Eat mindfully. Appreciate the taste, texture and email of your food. ✔️
9. Take a full breath in and out before you reply to others. I’m a great advocate of deep breathing, and find this works well.
10. Get outside and notice how the weather feels on your face.I wasn’t looking forward to going outside this morning as we had snow overnight and it seemed very cold. However, the sun shone in a clear blue sky, and the wind had dropped right down again, and I spent time with my eyes closed feeling the heat on my face before I went into the centre for Latin Study.
11. Stay fully present while drinking your cup of tea or coffee. Always! Gives me calm thinking time.
12. Listen deeply to someone and really hear what they are saying. When I tried to do this with DH this morning, he got distracted by a discussion on What the Papers Say on TV. 😝 However, we often have in-depth discussions, usually over lunc and dinner.
13. Pause to watch the sky or clouds for a few minutes today. The sun was valiantly trying to break through rain clouds just after sunrise, but the forecast is for heavy showers, but I’m watching the blue patches in hope that it clears up.
14. Find ways to enjoy any chores or tasks that you do.Doing the task isn’t the problem 😝 It’s getting started that’s difficult. I sometimes put on my favourite music, or listen to a podcast.
15. Stop. Breathe. Notice. Repeat regularly. Having coffee after putting away the week’s groceries. There is pink blossom on my prunus purpurea, magnolia buds are beginning to colour up, tulips and daffodils in the containers outside the window are beginning to bloom. There are lots of little birds flitting about in the trees. Spring is doing its best to banish the winter cold. This is a regular joy in my life.
16. Get really absorbed with an interesting or creative activity. I am preparing some paintings for a display of my Monday Painters work
17. Look around and spot three thing you find unusual or pleasant.Today it is more like autumn tha spring. There is a thick sea mist. My usual view of countryside is reduced to about 500 yards. Everything looks damp and grey.
18. If you find yourself rushing, make an effort to slow down. Took things slow and easy today. Planning to do the same tomorrow as it’s Mother’s Day in UK.
19. Appreciate nature around you wherever you are. My writing desk has a lovely view of the countryside beyond houses. And there are lots of bird life flying about amongst the trees in the neighbouring gardens..
20. Focus on what makes you and others happy today. My writing, and my art always makes me happy, and sharing it with like-minded people makes them happy. That means that today was filled with focusing on what makes myself and others happy.
21. Listen to a piece of music without doing anything else. ’Love Affair’ - Rainbow Valley. (NOW! That’s 60’s)Hubby came home and disturbed me 😝
22. Notice something that is going well, even if today feels difficult. My prep for the art display next week is going well. Most members have already given pieces for display.
23. Tune into your feelings, without judging or trying to change them. I am fully in the moment, relaxing, and contemplating what I will have for breakfast, and how I will spend my day. DH has gone out for the day so I am free as a bird so to speak. (My natural bent is positivity. I choose to be happy in the moment. I acknowledge all my feelings, but on the rare occasions when I feel down, I choose to count my blessings, put in some music and dance.)
24. Appreciate your hands and all the things they enable you to do. I am grateful for all the pleasure I get from working with my hands at my art and crafts.
25 Focus your attention on the good things you take for granted. Positive thoughts are so uplifting
26. Choose to spend less times looking at screens today. Not easy, but I will refrain from being distracted, and succumbing to any unnecessary scrolling. Machka: Not much hope of getting into the garden here as it looks like the rain has settled in for the day.
27. Cultivate a feeling of loving-kindness towards others today. I am planning to distribute as many smiles as I can today.
28. Notice when you are tired and take a break as soon as possible. I have rests regularly. But I also get up and walk around often. When I’m tired I fall asleep easily.
29. Choose a different route today and see what you notice. Not going out today.
30. Mentally scan your body and notice what you are feeling. I am feeling relaxed and drowsy. I’m already in bed and about to switch off 😝
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DH is tucked in bed for the night, at 7pm. We usually watch old western shows on TV, but he needed to sleep early tonight. I am getting ready to watch TV.
I’m looking forward to getting a library card here in Illinois. I love to read.
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I got plenty of exercise and being outside shoveling and or snow blowing 9 inches of snow. The neighbors yard says it all.
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Since I had changed DrewB diet with only a small amount of freeze dried Kibble and the rest gently cooked or raw food her weight went from 14 to 12 pounds. Right where she should be.5 -
Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- *Lucy walked 1.15mi, then in the stroller she went.* 2hrs 5min 8sec, 69elev, 2.74ap, 86ahr, 107mhr, 6.22mi= 650c
Strava app = 762c
Zwift home bike trainer- strava stats- 36.49min, 128elev, 79aw, 16.4amph, 122ahr, 152mhr, 10.08mi= 288c
Zwift stats-36.40min, 129elev, 77aw, 55arpm, 16.53amph, 10.1mi= 166c
Total cal 938
Lucy walked a bit more today before putting her in the stroller.
Our pace slowed down because we stalked by some garage sales. My sis invited us to go to a Easter brunch at her son in law’s parents home., should be fun.4 -
Terri Glad no hospital stay for now and a date for the procedure. That is the day of my MRI. Prayers! Enjoy your time with family.
Ginny The wind was wicked today!!!! We had to block one of the doors at the shop because the wind kept catching it and slamming it into the wall. On the way home a gust hit the side of the truck and caused me to cross the double yellow. Luckily there wasn't any oncoming traffic. Scared the .... out of me!
Rosemarie If you have an HOA then you should be able to notify them that you feel unsafe with the trees and that they need to have professionals come out to inspect them. Or contact your homeowners insurance and have an inspector come out if the HOA won't do anything. At least you would get peace of mind..
I work best in the early morning or late nights. I don't like the middle of the day. Overate at dinner! ugh! I had 3 chicken wings, about 2 oz bbq chicken, about 2 oz filet, 1/2 baked potato, house salad, and finished with chocolate mousse. I really shouldn't get so hungry before eating.
Watched a movie about organ donors- cried! Now watching Mecum with DH. Okay, I look up occasionally I have a ton of work to do, but am just too tired to do tonight. First thing in morning will start again.
My DH got brownies for April fool's- They were literally brown colored "E"s! LOL!
Stay safe!
Make the best choice you can!
Enjoy life- we only have one!
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Rosemarie- not till the end of August,so have awhile.0
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Margaret Please keep the snow there! I realize we aren't out of "snow" yet, but I really need warm! Stay safe!
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Walked twice around the block today. It’s so nice out, I put on shorts. Am I ever itching to do some work outside. I see all the things that need to be done, but it’s too windy to do most of it. And Vince isn’t able to take the pool covers off. Maybe I’ll ask my neighbor to at least help me carry the cover up so it can get washed. I think we can do the rest.
It’s so nice out, that I think I’ll play mahjongg on the porch tonight. Oh. When I bought milk Wed. the jug tipped over in my trunk and made a tiny pinhole leak. Fortunately, I have a mat in the trunk so the milk didn’t get on the rug. Used Lysol on EVERYTHING. Washed all the bags that I used that day. Now hoping I got everything. I’ll probably go to WalMart tomorrow
Made a pork tenderloin in the IP the other day and today made cod and meatloaves to have next week and in the freezer. Also made chocolate chip cookies for Vince the other day. I didn’t realize that before we left for FL, I’d made brownies for him.
Allie – I’m so sorry that Carmine and Tobias (yes, that was the name) had a falling out. He was so good for Carmine.
When we first got to the condo, I walk around the parking lot 3 times, then 4, then 5, I started walking to the food store and found out it was 2 miles away, then I was walking around the parking lot 10 times. Yes, you start small and build up
Anne DE – we just got a new roof and the roofer told the insurance company there was “hale damage”. But in the end we only paid the deductible ($1,000). And we have a roof that I’m guessing would have cost $20-30,000. I know at the end of the day we’ll probably pay for it in our premium, but it wasn’t a big hit at one time. I think it sounds like a scam, too.
katla – maybe if you were able to purchase some yoga DVD’s that might help you. At least some variety. Very proud of you for starting
Tracey – I’m so sorry for you MIL
Rosemarie – 2 miles on the treadmill! WTG girl!
Karen – Unbelievable! They knew what they were getting into when the agreed to let you come there. What were they thinking? And not to tell you that you’d have a limited menu? Talk about poor business practices.
Looked in the mirror earlier and the stye is gone. Guess I can go back to eye makeup now.
The guy who is going to do the excavating came Fri, we gave him a deposit check (since our bank, for the first time ever, said that they’d mailed the check but really didn’t for about a week later so a lot of people didn’t get their checks). He’s supposed to be here Tues or Wed. I think they’re calling for rain Tues. Then again, this is only Saturday, we’ll know early Tues. morning what the weather will be like
Rosemarie – how very thoughtful of your neighbor!
I’m SOOO disappointed. For Christmas I gave Vince a gift of two tickets to the night race at Bristol including hotel. He’s always wanted to go, and, to be honest, I was kind-of looking forward to it. He said that it’s so expensive (the money would come out of my account) that we should go next year. Honestly, I don’t know what he’s been doing with my money.
Took a short walk with Vince after dinner. I honestly don’t think he’s formed a “habit” yet, but having me walk with him seems to make him want to do it. So I do. Actually, today was the long Gospel in church but I left early so that we could walk before it got dark out. To me, Vince is more important. God understands, I’m sure.
Kim – no need to be sorry for venting. We all have those times and it’s so good to have a place where we can vent. It’s good for the soul to get it out of your system.
Lanette – your pics of the chicks reminds me of the chicks I had when I was growing up. Nice memories
pip – enjoy the brunch
Just put the yogurt I made earlier in the refrig. to drain.
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Good evening ladies!
Today I ate 1083 calories, Yay! And had a deficit of 359. Yay! I just finished my dumbbells, and the sciatica was a lot better tonight. I don't know why.
We had a nasty line of storms move through Delaware. We had some lightning and strong winds and there's more rain to come. Teddy was nervous at first, now he is just exhausted.
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April 2023 Action for Happiness
Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate the warmth from sunshineExercise goals added
Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week /15-(100%,100%,80%)
Walk 7,000 every day /30 (84%,86%,94%)
Arm weights twice a week /10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder 30%)
Meditation: daily. 0/30 (82%(started Feb)94%)
1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(100%,100%,0%)
2. Average 7,000 steps a week. (7,700,100%-9851,100%—9526,100%)
3. Update budget every 2 weeks 2/2 —(100%,100%,100%)
4. Contact close family every week (4x) 14/158/ —(100%,100%,100%)
5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)26/64–(100%,100%,100%)
6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2—(100%,100%)
7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 19/20-(100%,88%)
8. Read 12 books at least this year. 11/12 (100%,100%,100%)
9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR——3/12—(100%.100%,100%)
10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700(100%,100%,100)
Decided that if I do more than stated I will not grade higher than 100% 2/5/23
January Met —100%
February met —-90%
March met met —-90%
April met
May met
June met
July met — met
August met
September met
October met —
November met—
December met—
ACTIVE APRIL
1. Commit to being more active this month starting today. I commit to this by adding the exercises from the 6 minute book for over 60’s.
2. Spend as much time as possible outdoors today.3. Listen to your body and be grateful for what it can do.
4. Eat healthy and natural food today and drinks lots of water.
5. Tureen a regular activity into a playful game today.
6. Do a body-scan meditation and really notice how your body feels
7. Get natural light early in the day. Dim the lights in the evening
8. give your body a boost by laughing or making someone laugh
9. Turn your housework or chores into a fun form of exercise
10. Have a day with less screen time and more movement
11. Set yourself an exercise goal or sign up to an activity challenge
12. Move as much as possible, even if you’re stuck inside
13. Make sleep a priority and go to bed in good time
14. Relax your body & mind with yoga, tai chi or meditation.
15. Get active by singing today (even if you think you can’t sing)
16. Go exploring around your local area and notice new things
17. Be active outside. Dig up weeds or plant some seeds
18. Try a new online exercise, activity or dance class.
19. Spend less time sitting today. Get up and move more often.
20. Focus on eating ‘a rainbow of multi-colored vegetables today.
21. Regularly pause to stretch and breathe during the day.
22. Enjoy moving to your favorite music. Really go for it.
23. Go out and do an errand for a loved one or neighbor.
24. Get active in nature. Feed the birds or go wild-life spotting.
25. Have a ‘no screens’ night and take time to recharge yourself.
26. Take an extra break in your day and walk outside for 15 minutes
27. Find a fun exercise to do while waiting for the kettle to boil (or pan of water.)
28. Meet a friend outside for a walk and a chat.
29. Become an activist for a cause you really believe in
30. Make time to run, swim, dance, cycle or stretch today
RVRita
Planning to get out in the garden shortly.
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Michele—I took yoga classes for several years and enjoyed them immensely. Our leader was excellent and I learned a great deal. DH has had difficult health challenges and our adult kids wanted us to be near them so we have moved to Illinois. I miss my yoga class in Oregon. I learned a great deal in that class & I am able to continue to practice the positions and skills I learned there. I now practice on my own several times a week here in Illinois.
Katla in Illinois
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Heather - I know I could and have been giving it some serious consideration.
Lisa - thank you. My daughter needs something for another couple of years.
Lanette - I thought about being a 911 operator, then decided I didn’t want the shift work.
Barbara - I would have been angry if Rodger did that to me too.
Michele - if I were in your shoes I would have my own bank account but at the very least I would be expecting some reconciling of the money I earned.
DH and I have always had separate bank accounts. We pay bills as we need to from both accounts as needed.
My parents always had a joint account, but surprisingly my grandparents had separate and would even keep a tally of any money that was borrowed or lent to one another. My grandmother’s diaries are full of who paid for what.
I made two sets of a mug and matching coaster for a draw at work. Michaela decided she needed to make a set too. She told me it’s a baby unicorn running to its Mom. They are holding their heads up as they run to greet each other. She then said that she likes to tell stories with her drawings.
I’m making a set for myself tomorrow.
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Tracey - Love the mugs and coasters.
What a great idea to have a matching set. How do you do them?
I love all the things your grandchildren say. They are both real personalities.
Tomorrow we have Edie round for sewing and lunch. We have felt and thread and stuffing. Plus various sequins. She really wants to sew with DH.
I'm awake really early with a bit of my brain still puzzling over today. Things work so much better when I take charge of arrangements, but I don't like to take over when it's DH's family 'business'. He can get jealous. So, I have no idea what anyone is thinking of doing, except that they are parking their car in our drive. I would love to spend some time with K, the niece, as she has never been here, and I haven't seen her for ages. She is lovely. I also love DSIL. I am not good with uncertainty, it makes me anxious.
I think I will get some hummus, falafel and pitta breads out of the freezer, in case they call in and need a snack before the drive home to K's house in Wimbledon. If they don't eat it, we can have it tomorrow, or Tuesday. I will get some tilapia out of the freezer for for fish soup for our dinner. If they do come back and want to get a meal delivery or go out, the fish will keep a day.
I'm going to wash my hair in a moment, before breakfast, and get some kind of face on, in case they call in for a toilet stop when the park the car. I know I would! But DSIL told DH they would just leave it there and not bother us in the morning.
Oh well. My husband has many wonderful qualities but family communication is definitely not one of them. It's all bound up by not feeling really wanted, although they all love him dearly. He lived for his first year in a nursery, with his twin sister taken away from him. In 1945. You can all imagine what that did to his sense of security. He has done so well to get this far, but the wounds still show occasionally.
Of course, I have my own wounds, and one of them is needing to control. :laugh:
Love to all, it's going to be a great day! I'm sure M is awake and really nervous. 26.2 miles is a very long way, and DH told me last night that he is running with, and helping, a first timer, so his time will be slower than normal. We have an approximate estimated time to go and stand at the end of the road. Mile 19. Then they are coming back past us for mile 21. The charity he is running for is a hospice. He is a senior palliative care nurse.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx starting her day.
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Tracey I love the mugs and coasters.1
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Thanks Barbie, Can't believe it is April already.
One of the presents my DD bought me was a food diary She said it was for a bit of fun, but I'm quite pleased with it to be honest. I'm hoping it will help me get my eating under control. I prefer seeing thing on paper than on the PC. Interesting to see if I will be able to complete a whole month, you know me, I start things but find it hard to be consistent!
I have exercised at least 5 days a week for the last 12 weeks, but as a physical trainer has told me "you can't exercise away a bad diet"
Tracey the mugs and coasters are cute.
Machka I wanted to be a nursery nurse when I was younger and I did get accepted into a training programme/course but had to live in. It was not something I wanted to do at that time so I ended up going to technical college to do shorthand and typewriting instead. I often wonder what my life would have been like if I had accepted the offer and left home.
Well better get on and exercise, need to finish the week on a high, (exercised 6 days this week, go me!! )
Take care and love to all
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Sunday --
Sleep
Gardening - I attacked the carnations, or more specifically, the ground under the carnations to get rid of weeds and rocks.
Laundry
Cycling
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You betcha!!
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Well, things turned out well, though not at all as envisaged! The group, of three, DSIL, her boyfriend, and niece K , all turned up at 10.30 and rang the doorbell. Lovely to see them, especially K. They had a toilet stop and I made them all a hot drink. Nice chat and I downloaded a tracker app for M, which is not working! They all, including DH have gone off to watch the leaders of the race. I am at home and will go down after 1pm to catch M. Shame about the tracker!
I have to eat at regular intervals and don't fancy standing around in the cold for hours. I've told K that I have food for three of them. But not enough for M's wife and children and M's friend! The chances of DH actually getting a guy type meet up, that he was hoping for, seem to be vanishingly small. I knew that would happen. Oh well,he has plenty of company.
I might wander down to the finish, which is just outside my son's apartment. I will have time after M passes by for the second time as their route is very bendy!
DH has just come back, so we will have lunch.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx3
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