WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2023

I hope this is a pic of my trike. I just got back with my hubs. Just really hot. Hopefully will be cooler soon.

Hi Gals,
Oh my 94 new posts…..
Rita – I read the posts with your lists for each day and am impressed that you keep to this so faithfully. I am too scattered!
Lanette – I love the chicken stories….
Barbie – LOL “chickens or sports cars or cruises” LOL
Tracey – DONOT do a call with HR everything in writing! Is the only way to go. I see that Karen and Lisa already voted for writing.
Heather – Max looks great.
Lisa – congrats on the Amazon air conditioning unit!
Sue – glad the horses were ok.
Ran out of time….
Sunday….
Allie – the huge play pen for just sleeping is an interesting idea… I can see how it would work for some kids. They must have a nice sized room to make that work so well.
Heather – lots of storage in DS’s kitchen.
Pip – great job on fund raising, and riding
Machka – Sorry about your bees!

So a few bits and pieces about my month…. I am so ready for September or even for 2024!

I did turn 65 at the beginning of the month (Thanks Betsy – I saw your wishes) figuring out Medicare was a bigger job than I expected and think it is solved now. Dealing with my mom was another challenge so I was in no real mood to celebrate.

I did go out for a couple of nice dinners with friends. Always appreciated.

For at least 10 years I have encouraged, suggested that my mom tell my brother he had to move out of her home. He is 57 and for all but 4 of those years he has lived at home. – of course, the first 18 years are expected. LOL! He has not worked, paid rent, not done chores, not been helpful. But has done drugs and been an acholic most of those years. He does weld and has made some very nice welded art. My mom is 94 and will not live forever. Pushing him out of the nest is overdue. When she dies as the person in charge of the estate, I will push him out.

But sometime in July she did tell him to go. But did not share that with anyone. As a result, I had some of his artwork here I was trying to help sell and did not know needed to be returned. My brother and my mom are in the running for the world’s worst communicators so now he thinks I stole his art. Lots of awful words have been texted to me, and threats made. The police may end up involved. This has been stressful.

***update - he was out 2 nights and then came home – the story is he is leaving again in a couple of days- I am doubtful********

I have been stung by hornets, as I ended up with a ground dwelling hornet nest in my front yard. I am allergic and ended up on too much Benadryl to be able to stay awake and function but enough to keep the swelling somewhat under control (all doses as recommended by the doctor) That went on for 5 days. After the 4th night of dressing in all the layers I could and spraying/pouring hornet poison on the site of the nest things were quiet enough to to move a pot, a paver and some dirt. Dump in some more insecticide - finally I believe they are all dead. What a hassle.

Then over the top of all of this Levi got a foxtail in his paw – Vet visit $300+ An ear infection in the middle of the night with so much pain we couldn’t wait – Emergency Vet $600+ and a senior exam at his vet, as he has lost 60% ish of his hearing and a similar about of vision since January and I decided it was time to get a handle on all that is going on with him. $300+ -- Good news is it looks like it might be all old age; but they are doing full labs, so I’ll hear the final in a few days.

September please come quickly!!!!!!!!!!!

Kim in N. California

Heather - I think it is vitally important for adults to be as truthful as they can with children. I’ve seen a few too many times what happens when children find out later. It would tire me out too.

Ginny - I am a reluctant gardener. Only flowers, not vegetables. If I don’t put any in DH complains but I am the one that does all of the work for it. This year I tried two beds instead of just pots and I don’t like it. I like pots better. Next year though I am thinking of getting DH to build a raised bed so I can plant a few veggies.

Katie - you are correct the newsfeed is equivalent to the wall in FB.
I haven’t had an issue logging food.

Machka - I just love your gardening story. You do beautiful work.

Annie - how many days has it been since your dad was exposed? Hopefully he escaped unscathed.

Betsy - Hugs to you and your sister. It’s so good that you are close and together. I hope you have many more years.

Joy - It sounds like a lovely trip, can’t wait to hear all about it. Yes it depends on the weather how long that ferry can take. DH was on it for 26 hours one time.
When we landed in Halifax in January this year it was like late Fall here. It was surreal because it was -20 something when we left here.
I couldn’t decide if it was smoke or cloud today either.

Cynthia - Mostly DH stands for Dear Husband, sometimes depending on the context it can probably mean D*mn Husband. You’re doing fine, keep it up.
Your Grandson sounds like a smart young man.

Allie - at least you have an answer now, can they do anything with the pain in the meantime?

Vicki - I hope you get some answers tomorrow. Are you still working crazy hours?

Rebecca - I am so excited for your family. I hope Owain continues to stay in contact now. That first call was probably the hardest for him to make.

Kim - it’s nice to have an update from you, I’m sorry it hasn’t been a better month for you. Hopefully September will be much better.

Ginny - I hope that you SS doesn’t do that again. I think a lot of people think it’s all done now.
Tragic news in your county.

Pip - that’s a nice new camper. It will be more room for you and the bathroom will be a huge addition I bet.

We are going camping tomorrow after my class for a week. I’m looking forward to it but nearly as much as DH is. It’s not my favourite thing except for the campfire. We are renting a friends camper.

I’m not sure how often I’ll be on, I’m hoping to spend some quality time with DH.

Tracey in Edmonton

Pip - Wow, fancy!

I think next year I might try growing some 'cut and come again' salad mix in a big pot we have. Can fill the bottom with cardboard etc and then some home compost, them won't have to buy much commercial compost for the top layer. It's the one thing we are always running out of. A smaller pot for rocket, (arugula) one of my favourite things. We have a 12 night cruise in April next year, so could sow just before we leave and hope for rain. We don't have rabbits round here, or deer, so they should be safe enough. Worth trying, and if it doesn't work, not a lot lost. Next to the house we only get the sun in the mid afternoon, so it's a good spot for salads.

French Circle in the park this morning. I actually had a shower this morning, having been encouraged by seeing the girls. I prefer baths because I can put Oilatum in it, and that avoids the 'ants' in my legs coming on after a shower. It's horrible! Today I smothered my lower legs in thick hand cream, and that seems to have worked! I've had this problem with 'ants' since university. Hate showers.
This afternoon it's Edie and Max. I'm going to have a Little Women session with her. I said 'We can do acting the parts.' She said, 'No, you can act the parts, I'm not going to.' Max is going to try out DH'S solution to the pentagon problem. He explained it to me this morning. I nodded.

Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx