WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2023
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Margaret ... well said.
Thank you ladies for the kind words about my grass seeding photo! We were very tired at that point and acting silly. The grass germinated before it got cold. Yay! It's only going to be in the 40s this week and rain and rain and rain. We have a green sheen over all of that hay ... except for a few places that the chickens ate more seed than I thought. Hopefully it will get a little bit more growing in before winter.
Lanette... yes, the neighbors are supposed to be moving soon. I liked the chickens, but I won't be sad to see their vicious dog go. Of course there are zoning restrictions here and they pushed the envelope. For the number of animals they own, they should be on at least 5 acres. They're on an acre lot. Which is why they're moving ... they told me they had "outgrown their yard."
Rebecca ... I just smile every time you write that you chatted with your oldest and your youngest!
Betsy ... sending prayers that your sister's tests bring good news.
Kelly ... glad to hear that your sister has been getting some good news regarding her cancer!
DrKatieBug ... the talk about vitamins made me realize that a change to my vitamin D might be the cause of increased knee pain. My vitamin D levels are at the upper end of accepted ranges and my doctor asked me to cut back ... which I've done. I forgot that the last time I tried this my knees complained then too. So I'm going to go back to my normal dosage and see what happens.
Attended a wedding last night. A lovely venue where they have the ceremony outdoors and then dinner under large tents and a barn. Sadly, the heavens opened up in a down pour right at the time the ceremony was to begin. They said their vows inside the dining tents, but it just wasn't the same. The sun did peek out for a little bit and I could see that their photographer was making use of it with the fall foliage as a backdrop. Risky business scheduling outdoor weddings in October... and it was cold!
Today, we recorded our Buffalo Bills playing football (they were in London) so we could watch the game after church. Hoped no one would give updates at church, but of course they did. Still watched the tape. Not a great day for the Bills.
Picked two bushels of apples yesterday from our tree (still loads to pick or let the deer enjoy) and spent the game peeling them for pies that I'll freeze. Fireside Apples. Didn't expect the tree to produce this year but the apples are large and blemish-free. Go figure. Used my new fruit picker! Where has this tool been all my life? Never had to get the ladder out and I made certain to pick the largest apple at the top!
Beth near Buffalo
I smile too. They're just great guys, and my heart gets all warm and fuzzy when I ponder them now. Poor eldest in Guam is getting ready for typhoons #2 of this year! He's got his scooters in the house, and his van and other scooters parked tightly in the garage. Hopefully it will just skim his island.🙏💖
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 1hr 23min 22sec, 45elev, 2.86ap, 81ahr, 93mhr, 4.08mi= 362c
Strava app = 500c
* cut walk short, doing long run later *
Walk home to gym- 11.30min, .52mi= 55c
Strava app = 64c
Treadmill jog- 1hr 33min 30sec, 1st 3mi @ 5.3sp, next 3mi @ 6.3sp, next 2 mi @ 5.6sp, last mi @ 6.0, 7.0, 7.5 & 8.0sp, 145ahr, 163mhr, 10.37min mi, 9mi= 873c
Walk gym to stores then home- 27.13min, 1.08mi= 128c
Strava app = 133c
Total cal 1418
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I tell you, I am having a reaction to the bug bites I got yesterday. Now my right (unfortunately) hand is so swollen that I’m having a hard time holding a pencil. And is it ever itchy! I remembered the blowdryer thing so by the time I remembered it at least I got a bit of sleep last night. It’s more swollen now than when I went to bowling earlier. Putting ice on it, but don’t know how much that’ll help
M and barbie and everyone else who commented – this is only October, Denise was talking about June. Unfortunately, she has champagne tastes on a beer budget. But like I said, we shall see what happens. I’m certainly not holding my breath. I’ve been disappointed too many times before.
Barbara – thanks for the update about Katla. So sorry to hear about the health issues
Took a walk to Food Lion. Ordered a cake for this guy who is coming back to Newcomer bowling after breaking his hip at bowling last year.
Lisa – hope your cardiologist appt goes well
Annie – yea you used the bike!
Happy Thanksgiving to all from Canada
Rebecca – so glad all’s well
Allie – I’m so sorry that happened to you. At least you realize what happened and are cancelling your cards, etc
Time for dinner then ceramics
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Happy Birthday Rosemary :flowerforyou:0
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HappyBirthday Rosemary 🎉💐🎈😘😀0
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Happy Birthday Rosemary!!0
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Happy birthday, Rosemarie!
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »Happy Happy Birthday Rosemarie!
And Happy Thanksgiving to our friends up north. Do you have any traditional foods like we in the US usually have turkey (or ham)?
Lanette
SW WA State
Yes ... turkey, pumpkin pie.1 -
Happy Birthday Rosemarie. 🎂0
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Back from the cardiologist - it appears blood thinners are never going to be an option for me due to the colon ulcers... so he proposed putting in a Watchman. Long story short, it's not a mechanism or active like a pacemaker and doesn't need any maintenance later. It's just a tiny screen that's put in to keep this little pouch we all have from being able to cause stroke-causing blood clots. Doesn't resolve the AFib, just sharply diminishes the risk. And it's not invasive, no cuts in or around the heart, they go up the femoral artery from your thigh to place it.
Will take months to get it through the VA for approval, but I agreed to it, and the VA does approve them, as this guy has done lots on VA patients already. I'm a good candidate because of the inability to take blood thinners. So... hopefully less worrisome, once it's done. The rest... will be just be what it is. He doesn't hold out any hope of ever correcting the AFib, they'll just have to keep my heart rate in check, which it already is with meds.
Not what I was hoping for, but not all bad, either, I guess.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa
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Rosemarie-hope you have had a lovely birthday!
Wishing our friends up north a Happy Thanksgiving! Just curious-I should know this-what are your traditional food dishes?
Allie-so sorry you got caught by a scam. Hope they don't get anything out of bank account. They are getting trickier by the day.
Michelle-maybe cortisone cream or Aquaphor?
Annie-good job restarting!
Rebecca-glad no damage fro earthquake.
Lisa-do update us on cardiologist appointment.
Sue-I'm not much of a symphony person but I think it is great you found folks who share your interest and you don't have to drive!
Heather-P's mother Betty sounds marvelous! It sounds like she truly kept living right up until the last moment (and I mean being involved and doing things she liked). A lesson for all of us.
Subaru got tired rotated and cabin filter changed. Dealership brings it to you to see that it needs replaced. Can't imagine what it would have looked like if I smoked!
Stopped by my internist office today. He is a couple of years younger than me. He had been planning on retiring at end of year but moved it up due to advanced stage cancer. He is a wonderful doctor (not many like him anymore). I am hoping he gets some quality time. And yes-that has me thinking.
Need go put chicken cooked in crock pot away and clean up kitchen.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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Ginny - We cross posted... Mine's just before yours.0
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margaretturk wrote: »Vibrantreader Thank you. As I said at the end of the post, I meant it when I said I am glad you are here. The discussion made me think deeply about how I respond to language that affects me negatively. I try to meet it with love the best I can. I am sometimes more successful than others. Sometimes forgiveness is where I need to start.
One example I gave showed how a group in charge of a funeral met a family and friends grieving suffering a horrible loss who used raw language in the pain or their loss with love and compassion rather than asking them to stop.
The other example I used was when I was teaching and a student would make bad choices in their language I would tell them they were too good looking to use that kind of language rather than scold them.
Thank you my friends... I feel so fortunate to have all of you with all your love and your wisdom. I appreciate all the support given to me here.
Margaret
I like the idea of saying .. you too good looking for that. I might use that? More for behavior than bad words. Wedgie pulling 😊
Thank you Margaret.. your one of the reasons I’m going to give this ago again. ❤️
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Good Monday,
In spite of long johns yesterday, it was a wee bit chilly! It was nice visiting with our "Mustang" friends in Cicinnati supporting the Pink Ribbon Girls. Did enjoy cruise in in the evening, but only lasted an hour as I was just too cold. Is it summer yet?
Barbara Thank you for the Katla update.
Grits I hated them growing up! Seriously hated. My mom tells story when I was 3 yo.we were dirt poor. I refused to eat my grits for breakfast. I literally was only served those grits for lunch and dinner that day. I still refused. The next morning she says she finally "blew" them down my throat. After that I ate 3 large pancakes. Stubbornness on both parts. It has only been the last 10 years that I can eat grits, oatmeal, or cream of wheat. Now I love shrimp and grits and chicken gumbo with grits.
Happy birthday 🎂 Rosemarie!
Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian ladies.
Went to Cincinnati for a dealers meeting today. It was good except for lunch. I had to think on my feet. It was sandwiches, salad, and macaroni and potato salads. I had already put tomatoes, cheese, and mayo on my bread when I realized our meat choices were ham or turkey. Turkey aggravates my migraines. Pork not good for my belly. I had green salad, a tomato sandwich, and small servings of the other salads, oh and a brownie. Not enough water. Trying to remedy that now. Got home early. DH wanted to go to shop....I told him no! We came home instead.
Ordered the coloring books, markers, and pencils for friend. Have contractor coming tomorrow night for quote on garage addition.
Like Machka I am not sure I have goals (#9). I am concentrating on better life habits that make my quality of life better and daily life easier.
Time to get some training done.
TTFN,
Kylia sitting under a blanket in Ohio2 -
vibrantreader wrote: »Hi there,
I am here to get my health back. No better time than right before a birthday. I am over 50 and feel very blessed.. to have made it this far.
Aren’t we so proud of our grandchildren and amazed by their achievements, for those that have posted pictures.
@Machka9 I did in Sept. More later as I feel comfortable.1 -
@exermom I would jump at chance to spend time with a grandchild.
Sometimes toothpaste helps soothe mosquito bites, if they aren’t to big.2 -
vibrantreader-hadn't heard of toothpaste for bites so /I had to google (I google everything unusual I hear/read). In addition to mosquito bites it says also good for ant bites (they are who got Michelle). Baking soda also good. Goes to show much of the time we probably don't need specialty stuff.
Lisa-what a wild solution for you. Of course it figures you would have something unusual. And yes-I have to. google that treatment! How do they come up with this stuff?
Kylia-creative lunch! Good for you going home!
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Lisa - am delighted that there is an option that will help lessen the concerns with the afib. Sending good thoughts as you adjust to this as a good option.
Kim in N. California1
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