WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2023

Michele - I hope your hand is better today.
I agree about the kids living in a bubble now. Based on my Grandkids and some discussions with their mother one problem is the neighbours.
She said, that unlike the neighbourhood when they were growing up, people are too busy making sure you don’t allow your child to be alone outside for two seconds. If you do, they call CPS instead of offering to keep an eye on the kids for a minute or two. She lives in the same neighbourhood she grew up in. It’s sad really, kids can’t make mistakes and parents don’t get that sense of community.
The “it’s a village” seems to be gone in most communities now.
No, but much closer than Denise.

Allie - these scams are getting to be too much. I don’t trust anything or anyone. I never answer my phone and any emails I delete and go check my actual accounts for messages. It’s awful I hope you get it resolved quickly. You aren’t dumb though, you shouldn’t speak about my friend that way.

Ginny - I think our Thanksgiving is very similar to American, food wise. Turkey, pumpkin pie, in my house usually apple too.

There were 10 of us for dinner last night. A friend of ours posted on Saturday that he was going to be alone so we invited him. Another friend was already coming.
We don’t have all the football and the start of the Christmas season right afterwards.



Lisa - I guess that’s good news at the cardiologist? Anything that can’t be fixed isn’t the best news but a minimally invasive fix is always welcome.
Vicks under the nose is something I learned from my SIL for stinky smells.

Rebecca - I literally laughed out loud at your Mom’s “cure”. The things that used to be considered good first aid usually make me laugh.
I remember my grandmother having mercurochrome in the cupboard, wasn’t it for cuts though? Salt water was for sore throats in our household. Gargle Gargle.
Does anyone remember put butter on burns?

Machka - I find when I have a hobby I love “to make money”, I end up not liking the hobby anymore.

Barbara - I have trouble not giving advice too. It’s hard when we love someone and just want to help.

Heather - Bea is a brave girl. I’m not afraid of them, but certainly don’t like them.

Scammers - I am part of a couple of vendor groups on FB, it’s a place where organizers for craft shows can post that they are searching for vendors to participate. The scammers have been terrible on there this year. I’m almost afraid to send the money to reserve the table. It’s quite discouraging.

I worked for 20+ years in the security industry. During times like this when money was tight, there was always a jump in the need for security guards. People become desperate I guess and the innocent get preyed upon.

Barbie - I missed your post about Jake’s advice. I agree with others, that’s me telling them I love them. Our family does not leave the house without a “Text me when you get home. Drive safe.”
We don’t give advice unless it’s asked for usually.

Terri - You’ll have to show us your floral arrangement. It sounds cute!

I didn’t have class today but have in school class the next three days. I did three loads of laundry today, returned bottles, and sold two chairs I’ve had on Marketplace since June.

This evening I caught up with The Voice and started another stocking.

I also forgot to post this. I made it for my MIL for Christmas. I just need to put a bow on it.

It was looking for different bow making techniques that I fell down a rabbit hole and ended up watching a 3 hour compilation video on inexpensive Christmas Crafts Saturday night. I have so many ideas swirling in my brain.


I think I’ll head to bed now. It’s been a long time since I’ve been around people during the day, I’m looking forward to is.

Tracey in Edmonton

Had a very nervy night. Did get some sleep, but did some reading and lots of meditation. I'm now feeling a lot better as I'm more or less packed, and have sorted my liquids etc. I won't be able to take extra shoes, so will be in my black trainers the whole time, but that's OK. I've made a list of last minute tasks.
Easyjet, our carrier has very strict baggage limits. And every scrap of liquid, or paste, has to fit into a small plastic bag.
I went out this morning to buy DH a birthday card. Haven't got the bandwidth to paint one. It's his birthday while we are away. I've already given him his favourite posh ginger biscuits, and will get him some posh chocolates in France. His main present will be a replacement tweed peaked cap, but he will choose that when we get back. He has managed to lose two of them in recent years.
So, I am making progress.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

I forgot to post this here yesterday-

Wow, 28years have passed since I lost Lenny. it’s really hard to believe especially since he is always so fresh in my mind. I’m sure he would really be happy for me and how my life has turned out.

I have this framed saying in our bedroom wall:

Did I find you or did you find me, or were we given to each other.

I really feel he gave me kirby. Everything happens for a reason. Sometimes it takes time to realize what that is.