WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2023

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,290 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 2hrs 5min 53sec, 123elev, 2.98ap, 84ahr, 97mhr, 6.25mi= 540c
    Strava app = 766c
    Walk home to gym- 11.35min, .52mi= 53c
    Strava app = 65c
    *SLOW* treadmill jog- 35.30min, 11.36min mi, 130ahr, 169mhr, 5.0sp for 1st 1-1/2mi, 5.2sp for .85mi, 6.2sp for last .75mi, 5k= 343c
    Walk gym to home- 12.44min, .56mi= 68c
    Strava app = 69c

    Legs a bit tender so took it slow on the jog

    Washed, trimmed and brushed cheerio, took 40 minutes, not bad
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,068 Member
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  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,667 Member
    Hi Ladies,

    Just popping in. Deck staining has commenced. I got all the uprights, deck rails, trim, banisters done. All brush work. It's in the mi-70's here, stiff breeze, beautiful day for drying stain. I hope, lol.

    Taking a break, ate a bite. Next job is to get the stiff push-broom and clean off the little bits of dirt and sawdust-like debris as the result of the power washing. Then tomorrow, hopefully, I'll get the flat part of the deck and stairs done. It will have 2 days to dry before the rain returns on Monday.

    Whew. OK back at it.

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Today’s gratitude:doTERRA OnGuard throat drops, Thrivent 10 yr annuity.
    Kate glad to see your smiling face!
    Rita good start on healthy boundaries. Yay you!
    Welcome @genesis0414 Julie in Nebraska!
    Lisa that chicken house made me think of Rita as well as Lanette ;}
    Michele “one CaraCara orange has more sugar in it than 2 pieces of fudge” Wow. :noway:
    Ginny :love: the expressions on your cats’ faces. “meow to wake the dead” :laugh:
    Joy, Tracey and Beth I am in awe of your home improvement projects. Neither Joe nor I have the energy or patience. :devil:
    Heather Bravissima for the “belt and braces.” ;)
    Time to snooze before chair yoga, stroll/chat with D and modest anniversary gift exchange. 36 years married, 39 together. Doesn’t seem possible, but then neither can I imagine life without him. :heart:
    10/2: Move: 1 set PT w/d, line dance class. Steps:6851
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=17 CI<CO net=176 vits=1
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AD, ptT, ptS, Post Office, vet for rx, Grocery Outlet, Freddie’s, WCO. Wt:132.5

    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    October: Move more: chair yoga, line dance, dailyish PT, play with dogs.
    Fuel better: less sugar, dailyish vitamins.
    Live NOW: dailyish time with Joe, readings. Open heart and mind before mouth.
    2023: Be of good cheer.

    Happy Anniversary!

    My first marriage occurred in 1987, but only lasted 12 years ... so you're doing really well!

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    kevrit wrote: »
    Machka wrote “There's even a trend encouraging women to let their hair go natural and show their greys. I've thought about it, but I'm just not ready. Some ladies I know have done it and they look all right. One in particular looks really good, but her natural grey is quite silvery and she's pretty much completely silver grey so it's quite striking.

    Machka in Oz”

    I turned grey/white very early, around 30 years old I had about 25% white so started coloring my here then. At 45% I had a haircut and the hair dresser said I was about 75% white/grey. At 50 Years old, I figured I was old enough to be a grandmother (always told my kids they couldn’t make me a grandmother (‘memere’) until I was 50), so at that birthday, I had my hair colored to blond to begin letting the grey go in. They burnt my hair so got it cut short (used to be shoulder length). Since then have gone ‘au naturale’! With my white hair and natural waves, every hairdresser takes all the time in the world complimenting my hair and playing with it! LOL. I enjoy the pampering. 😊 Which leads me to today’s project, i think I will go get my haircut today.

    RVRita in cooler but humid Roswell, NM

    Just guessing from what I can see if I wait a while to touch up my roots ... I am probably about 30% grey. But my natural hair colour is a dark ash brown ... mousy. So with the grey now it looks like light and dark grey.

    I prefer my adopted hair colour of reddish brown. :smile:

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Heather - I’m glad you were able to get it all booked and sorted. It is a bit nerve wracking when you’re doing online stuff.
    What a great painting from Edie. She has talent.

    I have always done all of the planning and such in our marriage. When we were first married it was more of a partnership. Over the years of him driving truck I had to take it over and ever since it’s been me. We discuss things but I “push the buttons”, probably in more ways than one. 😂
    I am thinking of getting a flu and Covid jab, but waiting a bit. I’m not really going anywhere or doing anything and want it to be effective when my practicum starts in May. I figure by that time my immune system will need a boost before going to work with children.

    Barbara - happy anniversary, we were married in 87 as well.
    We don’t have a choice but to do the home projects, there are a few more things to go before we are done. We just need the money and time to do it.
    Happy to read your nephew came through the surgery successfully and that Joe got his new vehicle.

    Betsy - I hope your son keeps it touch.

    Lisa - I can’t wait to see the finished projects you are working on.
    I am working on a stocking right now and came up with an idea for Rodger’s Mom for Christmas. I may work on that today.
    Sorry to John and Kelsey.

    Rebecca - I’m so glad your youngest is keeping in contact again. What a relief for you.

    Rita - Those snobby people are the worst to deal with.
    I hope your bloodwork got figured out and congrats on the 51 days!

    Carol - I enjoyed the witticisms.

    Machka - That grey hair trend is here too, I’m not ready for it either. I just feel old when mine is past due for a colour.
    I think I would go talk to the neighbours, do you have bylaws regarding dogs barking for extended times?

    Kylia - it’s a shame you have to do work at home to stay caught up. I think I would enjoy a hot tub. We would need to upgrade our electrical or use a propane one.

    Rori - Your decoration is beautiful. I struggle with those types of designs.
    Have fun with your friend and your job.

    Heather - my friend and I were talking last night about this generation of mothers and fathers. They seem to be much more involved with the children and the housework comes second. I don’t think it’s a bad thing. As we all know those years go so much faster than we think when we’re in the thick of it.

    Ginny - I hope you have a calmer day today and are able to regroup.

    Kim - Levi is such a huge part of your life of course you’re going to help him. I bet you’ll figure out the perfect plan for you come Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    Rebecca - I hope the pills help you. I know someone that has been on a low dosage for 40 years. She is high functioning and intelligent. She said over the years she tried to wean off of them and her brain chemistry would go wonky again. She told me when I was worrying about taking them for a long time, “you would take BP meds to keep you healthy, your mental health is as important”. “Don’t feel guilty or rush to get off them”.

    Lanette - I haven’t heard of the blessing boxes, but what a wonderful idea. You are wonderful for doing this, some people will be grateful to have this I’m sure.
    You are handling being on your own with grace. I hope if I’m ever in your shoes I do as well.

    Tina - - breathtaking photos. I have been to Banff a few times, I prefer Jasper. The next time you come you should do the Icefields Parkway Route. We took our time travelling through there a few years ago and I’ve always wanted to do it again.

    Pip - I have been on this thread since April of 2018, is this the second pair of monkey shoes you’ve worn out in that time? I seem to remember you getting this pair, or I’m dreaming.

    Michele - I can’t imagine losing my mother at 9 years of age. Hugs to you.

    Allie - I agree with Lisa, keep moving. I was in pain for much longer than I had to be due to poor directions to rest my hips. It actually made everything worse. I try to move every 20 minutes at minimum for a period of at least 5 minutes. I don’t always succeed but I notice if I don’t.
    I hope Carmine settles back into her old school easily. At least she is going to school.

    Sue - I hope you find some relief soon.

    I have been debating getting a small freezer, the thing that is stopping me is where to actually put one. Every room in our place is full. There is nothing I can think to get rid of and if I try to squeeze more in it will be crowded and that will set my mind on fire I’m sure. I’ve been noodling on it for a while now. I’ll reach a decision at some point.

    Well I’m caught up from yesterday and so far today. My daughter and her friend came to craft. Her other friend with the 18 month old was sick and couldn’t come. I told her she is welcome anytime.
    Kaitlyn was one of the photographers at my friends wedding she worked on going through the pictures and choosing the best ones, she edited a few but not all of them.
    She made herself a coffee mug and her friend made two.
    They have other projects in mind so we’ll be doing this again soon.

    Today I think I am going to work on a Christmas present for Rodger’s Mom. Since Kaitlyn and Brodey are heading to NB they will take the gifts which saves us a lot of money.

    My Mom’s nursing home has one case of Covid I’m hoping it stays that way and it doesn’t go on lockdown since Kaitlyn and Brodey would like to see her.

    Finished the design part of one stocking.
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    Tracey in Edmonton

    First marriage in 1987 too.

    Second marriage in 2008, in Jasper, on the dock at Lake Annette. ❤️

    So Jasper holds a very special place in our hearts.

    I've been the planner and booker in our marriage too ... before my husband's accident but especially after.

    I've been on a fairly high dose of antidepressants for 5 years (since husband's accident). I could see maybe going to a low dose one day but I don't see going off them.

    And Rebecca, have a talk with your doctor about them. It's not good to go on and off medication like that on a whim. There's a recommended structure to follow. Not following that structure can mess with your head.

    Barbie, I find that a combination of natural methods and medication keeps me going.
    Getting sunlight.
    Moving outdoors.
    Moving in general.
    Eating reasonably healthy foods.
    Getting sleep.
    Doing activities I enjoy.
    Taking steps to have some control over my environment
    And so on.

    Plus medication.

    Allie, it's great that you aren't in bed all the time. But as the others have said, be sure to get up and move regularly. Walk around your unit. Take your dog for a walk.

    M in Oz

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,290 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    kevrit wrote: »
    I have a question for you ladies but will put it in a spoiler: TMI
    I have a rash under my boob. Do any of you get this? And what are your recommendations to treat it? Burns and itches a lot!

    Thanks ahead of time for any help you all can give me!

    RVRita

    Start with an antifungal cream of some sort to help heal.
    Wipe with alcohol once a day.
    When it eases, use antiperspirant under there and continue to wipe with alcohol.

    Or have a chat with doctor.

    M in Oz
  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
    Lanette and Rita, can I join the flying saucer party? Sounds like fun.

    Betsy in NW WA
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,290 Member
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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Below are the pieces that I've made so far in the pottery class - the pinkish pinch pot to the right in the first photo was the very first thing we made. It's got a light underglaze on it. The others are not painted at all. These are at the very first stage and have not yet been fired the first time; that will hopefully happen by next week. The last one, the large platter, also has a very nearly identical twin, it's one of a pair. After they're fired, they can be painted. I didn't create the patterns, just chose from those available. For perspective, the large clay platter is about 24" long and 10" wide or thereabouts.

    All but the pinch pot are "slab pottery." The clay is pressed in subsequent passes through what basically looks like a giant pasta machine until it's about 1/4" to 3/8" thick. It's then cut around a wooden form, the patterns that you see are rolled into the clay, then the piece is pressed around that mold to give it the shapes you see.

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    Today we made a small coiled pot, just rolled clay wound up to become a small pot, and a basket made of extruded strips. Think basically a giant Play Doh Fun Factory from our childhoods, but stainless steel and taller than me. :smiley:

    Later, y'all;
    Love,
    Lisa

    Beautiful pottery Lisa!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,958 Member
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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,049 Member
    Kim - many, many thanks for the offer. I see my pulmonologist Nov 7 and will talk to him about it.to see what he thinks.

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Could be triggering for some: Self Harm - Suicide so I’ll put in a spoiler.
    I had a tough school day today. I was taking Suicide and Self Harm Intervention I found the statistics so difficult to learn. I mean I’m not oblivious, I know the numbers are staggering, I’ve had so many people I know affected by it. I was a shocked to learn of the children though. They have a statistical number for 5-9 year olds and my heart breaks.
    Before we learned what a Suicide Risk Analysis was the instructor asked if any of us had completed one before. I responded that I hadn’t. After the lesson and a video I found that I actually had, I just never put a name to it or documented it. I have helped two friends on more than one occasion. That made me feel good and now I’m even more equipped.

    We learned about things that can make people start to consider suicide and was shocked when she was reading all of my feelings for the last couple of years in my job. I actually teared up thinking about it. Rodger was shocked when I told him about it.

    Tracey in Edmonton

    One of the brain's reactions to going on and off antidepressants can be deep depression and feelings of suicide ... which is why doctors will (or should) talk to people about the antidepressant medication and put them on a structured program to ease them onto antidepressants ... or off as the case may be.

    When I went onto the antidepressants about 3 months after my husband's accident, I was warned that I would likely feel worse before I felt better and I was warned that I needed to persist with the schedule my doctor put me on because it takes 2 or 3 weeks to start feeling better.

    That was all right.

    But then my gynaecologic-oncologist wanted me on a different antidepressant which would help my hot flashes and menopause symptoms better. So I had to wean off the one I was on, take a 2 week break, and ease into the new one.
    I hit an extremely low point in my life in that transition, and fought through several days to stay alive. Nevermind thoughts ... I had the whole thing planned. But gradually, I started feeling a bit better.

    And now I'm very reluctant to go off my antidepressants.

    Like I said earlier, changing doses, going off and on, etc. really messes with the mind and should only be done after talking to a doctor so you know what you're in for.

    So many people are on antidepressants now, and do get very casual about their medications ... that alone can definitely contribute to feelings of deep depression and hopelessness.
    In both school and work settings bullying is a huge issue ... as you know. And one of the things I learned during my Bachelor of Education is that some teachers will side with the bully, thinking that the one being bullied "deserved it" in some way or that it might toughen up the one being bullied. :(:( So the one being bullied can't even go to the teacher for help.




    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    kymarai wrote: »
    Routines I am still working on....dealing with both paper mail and emails daily and scheduling routine things in my calendar (change cpap stuffs, pay taxes, etc)

    Much love,
    Kylia in Ohio

    I have to deal with emails at least every other day or they quickly get out of hand. In 3 days I can have over 100 emails to deal with. Not always, but it can happen.

    Fortunately paper mail doesn't come in that often.

    And, if I didn't schedule things on my Google calendar, I wouldn't remember!! All my appointments and meetings and events and everything are there. All regularly occurring things are also there.

    In addition, my Things To Do list is on my calendar but in a different way from the other stuff.

    I have a list of things to do related to my cycling club. That's in one entry (appointment/meeting/event or whatever) and I move it to the next week, and next week, etc. and update it as it goes. So the most important or most urgent thing to do will be in the title (like: Audax - Advertise Next Event), and the whole list in the main body. When I do the most important thing, I change the title to the next thing.

    I have a list of things to do relating to the garden. It also gets moved to the next week, to the next week, etc. And like with the cycling club one, the title gets updated with the most important thing: Garden - Plant Drystream Bed, or whatever, while the body contains the main list. It tends to move from one Saturday to the next because I work on the garden on weekends.

    I've got one list for the in-house stuff, for paperwork, and several other things. I put most of them in the evenings so I know what I am going to work on that evening. One evening will be cycling club stuff, the next evening will be housekeeping stuff, the next one might be paying bills and doing paperwork, etc. There's always something to do!!

    Machka in Oz

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,725 Member
    Big hugs and sympathy for those whose lives are overwhelming. <3

    Today I hope to finish my cutting and pasting. Next Monday I will read through again. I have then to write the blurb and the author description, prior to getting it onto KDP and choosing the cover template. I have a cover photo. That will happen after the holiday, I think.
    NOW I AM is about how I recovered from the long, complex trauma of my childhood, and some suggestions that might help other people. It is also a sort of Credo.
    I'm pleased with it. It's not perfect, but it's an honest piece of work.

    Hope my jab doesn't knock me out. I was soooo tired last night. Slept OK.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,107 Member
    Morning ladies
    Sheesh I had a good sleep until about 3 am and a bad tummy has woken me up.. I think a possible lupus side effect.. either I can go or can't go if you get my drift
    And I have stomach cramps.. so here I am awake.maybe a heating pad will help.
    We are supposed to have rain today and tomorrow and our local fair is this weekend ..it will be a mudpit
    But my friends Sue and Bob are up from North Carolina so im supposed to go tonight and tomorrow night
    I have boots.im just worried about the unevenness
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    Rosemarie2972 wrote: »
    I went with a friend to a lecture on architecture this evening. I really enjoyed it. I have had this friend 16 years and pre-covid and my husband getting ill she and I would go to events around town. I didn't see her too much during covid. Interestingly being a widow now and doing more with her she seems so self centered to me. I enjoy her energy but I notice she doesn't listen to me and she interrupts me. I wonder if she has dementia or anxiety and maybe she was like this all along and I didn't notice because I had my husband. I am not sure what to think about it.

    Best,
    Rosemarie from Georgia

    Some friends are good for one or two purposes ... such as someone to accompany you a lecture on architecture. Your friend might be suitable for that, but you'll have other friends for other things. Other friends might be people you can really talk with.

    M in Oz
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,616 Member
    Today’s gratitudes: masseuse who listens, T’s presents arrived. Dollar Tree had tiny bowls for bean salad.
    Barbie “I reasoned that if he had been climbing Mt. Everest, I wouldn't feel any safer by going along.” I just love your way of looking at things.
    Lisa con VERY grats on quitting smoking, both you and Corey. I’m with you on whatever helps you to accomplish your aims. And how our own opinions can sometimes be such obstacles. “Play Doh Fun Factory” :laugh: Nice progression, look forward to seeing your coil pot/basket and first thrown pieces.
    Rita when that happens to me I have to wash more carefully/frequently, dry thoroughly and change bras daily. Have some cream from the dermatologist, but think a dusting of antifungal powder would work as well. It will clear up again when the sugar is gone. Good luck!
    Vicki I am so jealous of your water therapy! Sure wish it was available here. Good luck!
    Debbie sometimes tea just doesn’t do it. Hope you can catch that kitten AND sleep better tonight.
    Sue yours to both Rita and Vicki.
    Allie “did some hip and thigh stretches” Brava!!! Be sure to walk around a little before stretching, muscles need to warm up.
    Kay “how always having a car payment had contributed to holding us back from our financial goals.” Truth this. Congrats on the new car!
    Heather Brava on the book! Love hearing about your capsule wardrobe. Sounds stylish and light.
    Lanette well done on the deck maintenance!
    Machka ((hugs)) and more ((hugs)). Thank you for sharing your experience transitioning from one antidepressant to another. Wisdom this.
    Betsy me too, oh me too! I wanna join the flying saucer chicken party.
    Rosemarie could your friend be suffering hearing loss?
    Kylia leg cramps, ouch! And yes getting things done, DOES count.
    Kim yours to Sue. Well done.
    Welcome @kristisadler68 . Lots of support here on this thread though most of us don’t do the mfp “friend” thing. If the gym is torture, is there other activity that feels more like fun? Walking, pickleball, dancing, swimming or ???
    Tracey ((hugs)) thankful from the bottom of my heart that you’ve gotten out of that job. ((hugs))

    Got back up on the PT wagon today but fell off the steps mountain. Tomorrow I will do better than today, even if its only one step.
    10/5: Move: 2 sets PT w/d, x&a.
    Steps:3947
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=-10 CI<CO net=94 vits=1
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AD, AF, massage, Dollar Tree, Post Office. Wt130.3:

    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    October: Move more: chair yoga, line dance, dailyish PT, play with dogs.
    Fuel better: less sugar, dailyish vitamins.
    Live NOW: dailyish time with Joe, readings. Open heart and mind before mouth.
    2023: Be of good cheer.
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Machka Thanks for the idea on miniature golf. We have played in the past with the grands. I would have loved the butterflies! Love ❤️ the advise to Rosemarie. I do know I try really hard to be the listening friend when needed. I have a solid core of friends and then others that have come and gone in my life.

    Kim and Sue <3 what a wonderful option!

    Tracey I too was staggered by the children's rate. I was so unaware growing up of so many things that thoughts like that never occurred to me. There have been 3 times in my adult life that I have planned. I am happy I didn't proceed, but am also thankful for meds to help now. I don't know what the fix is. Kids are exposed to so much more than I was. Video games, lack of family, news, lack of respect, confusion....the list goes on. It is a sad state of affairs. My oldest daughter recognized the symptoms in her son and sought help. He is almost 16 and spectrum autistic and Turrets. He is athletic and loving. He is a victim of bullying. He has been on meds for over a year and doing well. His dad was like all secretive about it, but my grandson told him there is no shame in needing help. Proud Grandma moment. His younger sister homeschooling last year partially for the bullying. This is a somewhat rural school system, so I was shocked.

    Need to check emails since sitting in hot tub. Day 3! Yay! DH happy! Body happy!

    TTFN,
    Kylia in cooled down Ohio trying to remember which monkeys are in my circus

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