WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2023
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Evening ladies
Doris and I had a lovely time and we stopped at Ocean State job lot..got some markers and pens to try out..
Poor Sean stayed home and rested today.. his only option is either have the eye removed and have a glass eye put in or wear an eye patch.. neither of which he ready for yet..
Picked up a few non rawhide treats for Alfie and a new winter coat for him..3 -
Rebecca - Corey dragged the last of the frozen cookie dough for the cowboy cookies out last night because he was having a sweet craving, and urged me to make them again. I use an ice cream scoop to portion out the cookie dough, freeze it hard, then ziploc four at a time to be cooked later. I made the ones he baked last night in April! They're basically an oatmeal cookie on steroids, with chocolate chips added. That's why your cookie binge made me think of them. Nice of you to give up one of your Lily's bars for them! Hope your trip is just wonderful. Is this your first time to see Eli?
Sue - Honestly, hot tubs are even more "people soup" than bathtub baths! I've gotten into hot tubs that I own, but that would be because I know who's been in it, and am familiar with the cooties. At least that's "me" soup. Getting into "people soup" with strangers is way past my ability to survive the ick factor.
Allie - Sorry about Sean's issues, but pleased you enjoyed your time with Doris.
Painted, played with clay, did laundry and then painted some more. Good day.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »My dad is driving me nuts again. His hearing aids are out so I can't wake him up without going in his bedroom. I thought we were going to town to pay the electric bill when they opened at 8:00. Now it's nine. If they shut off the power I will be so mad. I tried the doorbell which is very loud, but no response. His car is here, but if he walked he forgot his hearing aids and the checkbook.
I don't mind doing the chores, it's the struggle for control or even just communication that gets me. I was mad at him yesterday because I was sick and couldn't visit Mom. He didn't go either, but he did go to McDonald's.
And we missed the trash pickup yesterday. I feel like the house systems are falling apart, but that's not accurate.
The stupid electric bill requires a PIN to get any info. And of course Dad doesn't have that. Such a mess.
Annie in Delaware who is overreacting
Can't you knock on his door, then after a moment, open and call him?
In Australia, the rubbish gets picked up on the same day about 99% of the time. My husband was in charge of it, but when he was in hospital, I got it out there. Is yours more random?
You might have to take over the house systems ... or post signs about them.
M in Oz1 -
grandmallie wrote: »Rita- no worries got it off Facebook of all places..
Tom still stuck down there forgot that GM is on strike and its a GM part that is needed ,but it has been shipped..
I say he could have flown home and flown back to pick his car up cheaper than staying 2 weeks in a hotel for goodness sakes but who am I to say.
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Biopsy came in basal cell. Could be way worse. Told Joe that between consultations, extractions, Mohs surgery, and possible implants I might as well move to Medford for the winter. :{
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
Sorry! Where? Mine was on the tip of my nose.
Implants?
M in Oz
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2023 Optimistic October1. Write down three things you can look forward to this month.
Daylight Savings Time!! - which occurred early in the morning of October 1.
Spring's developments
Thanksgiving
2. Find something to be optimistic about (even if it’s a difficult time)
There's lots to be optimistic about!
Daylight in evenings so we can start exercising outdoors after work.
Work going well. Finished that instruction manual and got myself in a good position to make improvements to the project I'm working on.
Reading books. Colouring. Doing sudokus.
Getting stuff done on my home computer.
The garden!
My family.
3. Take a small step to a goal that really matters to you.
Taking steps toward the "organise the house" project.
4. Start the day with the most important thing on your to-do-list.
I've actually done quite a few things already today.
5. Be a realistic optimist. See life as it is but focus on what’s good.
I'm definitely not a pure optimist. Too much has happened, especially in the last 5 years, for me to call myself an optimist, but there are a lot of good things going on too.
6. Remind yourself that things can change for the better.
I know!!
7. Look for the good in people around you today.
Most people have been really helpful and nice lately.
8. Make some progress on a project or task you’ve been avoiding.
Not quite yet. Maybe at some point next week.
9. Share an important goal with someone you trust.
I don't make a lot of goals these days.
10. Take time to reflect on what you have accomplished recently.
I've been reflecting on what I've accomplished over the past 5 years. I look back and wonder how I did it.
11. Avoid blaming yourself or others. Find a helpful way forward.
It helps to try to look at things from other perspectives.
12. Look out for positive news and reasons to be cheerful today.
There's lots to be positive about. Loved Rita's post with a list of all our positive things.
13. Ask for help to overcome an obstacle you are facing.
Asking the pharmacist for a recommendation to overcome this allergic reaction?!?
14. Do something constructive to improve a difficult situation
One constructive thing I've done today is to wash my pillowcases to ensure they don't have any essential oil residue!!
15. Thank yourself for achieving the things you often take for granted.
Being able to drive when I need to.
16. Put down your to-list and do something fun or uplifting.
Cycling.
Colouring.
Reading.
17. Take a small step toward a positive change you want to see in society.
Quietness.
18. Set hopeful, but realistic goals for the days ahead.
Oh yeah.
19. Identify one of your positive qualities that will be helpful in the future.
More tenacity
20. Find joy in tackling a task you’ve put off for some time.
Emails.
21. Let go of the expectations of others and focus on what matters to you.
I don't worry much about what others expect of me.
22. Share a hopeful quote, picture, or video with a friend or colleague
23. Recognize that you have a choice of what to prioritize.
Absolutely!!
1. Sleep. Cool. Quiet. Comfy.
24. Write down three specific things that have gone well recently.
Lots of sleep
Read 3 books, done 2.5 colourings
Family
25. You can’t do everything! What are three priorities right now?
Family
Work
I'm not sure I have a 3rd priority at the moment!!26. Find a new prospective on a problem you face.
31. Be kind to yourself today. Remember progress takes time.
32. Ask yourself ‘will this still matter a year from now?’
33. Plan a fun or exciting activity to look forward to.
34. Identify three things that give you hope for the future.
35. Set a goal that brings a sense of purpose for the coming month.
Machka in Oz
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Feeling slothful 🦥 today 😝
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Machka without his hearing aids he can't hear me unless I'm standing right in front of him screaming. I can't wake him up from the door. It turned out okay, we went to pay the bill about 9:30.
Today's issue is that he lost some important papers. It never ends. Well they will likely turn up eventually.
Yes I need to take over more and more stuff every week. I guess I need a phone reminder to get the trash out.
Annie in Delaware
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Morning ladies
Yes I always have a great time with Doris..told her if she needs a ride anywhere to call me..she has eye issues sort of the same type but not as bad as my brother but at 92 she knows its about time..her kids all work.and 1 lives in Florida ..and im home so if she needs help I'll do what I can..she is the only momma I have left...
Its supposed to be up to 75 degrees today sheesh crazy weather for the end of October..3 -
We just had an outage on the mfp website. Only just been able to get back on.
Took a lovely pile of clothes to the charity shop this morning. All good stuff, including some semi-formal shirts that DH never wears any more. He volunteered them. They will be perfect for men needing something smart for interviews.
Then I popped into the artisan bakery, and the Asian shop for Dim Sum. We'll probably have some of that for lunch tomorrow.
Called into the wine merchant for Brittany cider, and DH was there ordering red wine. So my cider will go in the delivery later today.
This afternoon I put a load of baking tins on Freecycle. Good feeling.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
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Wrote this offline, as I could get to the regular part of MFP just fine, but the community area, where the thread lives, appeared to be out of order from my point of view. Fixed now at just past 9 a.m. You’re a very special part of my morning and my cup of coffee that starts my day. Glad you're back!
6 a.m. Central Time: Hello all, from my wet and soggy Arkansas River Valley morning… the cool rains of fall have begun.
It appears that Corey will not be building the decking for the new sunroom this weekend unless he wants to build it in the rain… which is now predicted to keep falling until Monday morning. Won’t kill him to just sit down and relax for a weekend, so hopefully he won’t fret about it. It’s waited five years since we first talked about putting a covered patio/outdoor kitchen/sunroom in that space, so it can wait a little longer!
However, while y’all were missing in action, Corey was here on a weekday morning, although not much company, because he slept in until nearly 8 a.m. They’ve canceled or moved most of the days he was due to come in, but this morning, he’s got to show up for possible jury duty. He’s hoping, like last time, that he won’t get called for a jury and he can go straight to work from there. Rainy days where the guys aren’t working are the ones where they don’t break stuff, and give him time to get caught up on oil changes and maintenance work for equipment that’s usually out in the field.
Egg, on the other hand, is most unhappy with the rain outside. She demanded to be let out onto the carport (through the door without a kitty door in it), and just yelled to come back in that way, as well. Not fond of getting her feet wet. Or of me, at the moment. Luckily, she forgets her snit as soon as she wants a warm lap. Funny little critter.
The pottery instructor invited me to come in early today, so I plan to head in about noon. Want to stop by Goodwill and drop off the stoneware that I bought as a $29 set from Walmart. I don’t like the weight, feel, usage or the amount of room the set takes up in the cabinet, so someone will be able to buy the set minus the coffee cups, which Corey uses, and one plate that I broke. Luckily, I kept my Corelle. Corey started laughing last night when he saw it in the cabinet. Said he never knew why I got the stoneware, as he knew I hated it. Heather's inspired me to look through the box of baking stuff that I seldom if ever use, as well. Since I'm going anyway, might as well make it worth the trip...
Back to real time - I got that next layer on the painting. Might leave it here, but will probably leave it dry and then pick up a few bits I don't like, like adding in a little more veining to the leaf and blending that right hand side a little better. Corey's had his coffee and is off to the courthouse, and for now, I think I'll just get in the shower.
Later, y'all,
Much love from
Lisa, in the joyful, quiet peace of a rainy morning
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2023 Optimistic October
Word of the Year: appreciate—Today I appreciate being able of getting out of the bed in the morning.
Today I set an intention to better appreciate what I have, and to strengthen my self confidence.Meditation: daily. 24/31 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%)
Recommended exercise: cardio 5 days 30 min 20/23
Strength all muscles 2 x 0/8 a week
Flexible (yoga, stretching) /8 a week 10 min
Balance 5 days 10 min /20
Foods to avoid:
Barley
Bell peppers
Chicken
Clam
Egg white
Eggplant
Ginger
Rye
Wheat
Winter squash
1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(300%,100%,100%). 73 days SOBER!
2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 7819, 7203, 7906,5204, (7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%—6328,90%—6059,87%—6458,92%)
3. Update budget every 2 weeks 2/2 (800%)
4. Contact close family every week (4x) 216/208—(733%) should be 189 by November 1) My mom called me for a change.
5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)74/94 (800%)
6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4,174,175.6,173.4, 172.2 (600%)
7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 23/23 (681%,100,100)
8. Read 12 books at least this year. 44/12
(100%)
9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 10/12—(1000%)
10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25+25 (1000%) I put the money in, but end up taking it out.
11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, 157,0,0,0
500%) This has stopped. Spending too much.
January Met —100%
February met —-90%
March met met —-90%
April met——86.36%
May met——-89%
June met—-99%
July met — met 81%
August met—met 99%
September met——99%
October met —
November met—
December met—
1.Write down three things you can look forward to this month. 1. Another month of sobriety 2. Cooler weather 3. Decorating for Halloween24. Write down three specific things that have gone well recently. Some of my close family contacted me instead of the other way around, 2. Getting appointments with a cardiologist, and a nephrologist. 3. I am over 2 months sober!
2. Find something to be optimistic about (even if it’s a difficult time). I am optimistic about cooler weather.
3. Take a small step to a goal that really matters to you. I need to call my uncle.
4. Start the day with the most important thing on your to-do-list. Updating this list and My Fitness Pal.
5. Be a realistic optimist. See life as it is but focus on what’s good. I usually hope for the best but prepare for the worst. I think this counts!
6. Remind yourself that things can change for the better. No matter how bad you think it is, it can always get worse. So enjoy life no matter where you are, or what you are doing, or your circumstances.
7. Look for the good in people around you today. I can do this if I try. This was not difficult to do with visitors. Employees were a different matter!
8. Make some progress on a project or task you’ve been avoiding. I need to clean the cabinets out. I am planning to start today. Didn’t happen.
9. Share an important goal with someone you trust. did not do this.
10. Take time to reflect on what you have accomplished recently. I have accomplished coloring pages, making doctor appointments, calming my nerves by taking some actions I never tried before, and more.
11. Avoid blaming yourself or others. Find a helpful way forward. This is hard for me.
12. Look out for positive news and reasons to be cheerful today. With everything going on around me and in me this will be hard, but I will pay attention to good news.
13. Ask for help to overcome an obstacle you are facing. The obstacles I have cannot be solved by me, but by family members.
14. Do something constructive to improve a difficult situation. I will have to think on this. I posted pictures of the eclipse that happened here on the Friends Group FB page, and sent some pics to my son and grandson.
15. Thank yourself for achieving the things you often take for granted. I got up in a thankful mood today so I should be able to do this. The eclipse yesterday couldn’t have gone better.
16. Put down your to-list and do something fun or uplifting. I will color, walk, and meditate-all things that are fun and uplifting to me.
17. Take a small step toward a positive change you want to see in society. Teaching adults computer use provides a positive change in my community.
18. Set hopeful, but realistic goals for the days ahead. My biggest hope for the near future is a holiday without depression and ‘drama’ caused by my family.
19. Identify one of your positive qualities that will be helpful in the future. I think my tenacity will always be helpful to me and others.
20. Find joy in tackling a task you’ve put off for some time. This will have to wait as I am not feeling too good today. Fall cold.
21. Let go of the expectations of others and focus on what matters to you. I have been working on this, so this will be in progress for a while. Because I did this, my mother finally called me to see what was up after 3 weeks of missed calls from me.
22. Share a hopeful quote, picture, or video with a friend or colleague. Will do here.
23. Recognize that you have a choice of what to prioritize. I will put myself first for care so I can take care of others and my normal tasks.
25. You can’t do everything! What are three priorities right now? 1. Better financial management, 2. My eyes and cataract surgery, 3. Researching and getting my name on lists of potential places to retire to in 3-4 years.
26. Find a new prospective on a problem you face. I need to take a hard look at our budget.27. Be kind to yourself today. Remember progress takes time.
28. Ask yourself ‘will this still matter a year from now?’
29. Plan a fun or exciting activity to look forward to.
30. Identify three things that give you hope for the future.
31. Set a goal that brings a sense of purpose for the coming month.
RVRita , Roswell, NM
“There is no need for me to accept blame for another person’s irrational actions. I will deal with my own shortcomings.” ALANON’s One Day at a Time.3 -
grandmallie wrote: »Rita- no worries got it off Facebook of all places..
Tom still stuck down there forgot that GM is on strike and its a GM part that is needed ,but it has been shipped..
I say he could have flown home and flown back to pick his car up cheaper than staying 2 weeks in a hotel for goodness sakes but who am I to say.
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And Today Is time to howl at the moon while riding a mule in Tennessee!
Howl at the Moon Day
Intersex Awareness Day
International Dadaism month (more on this here I was curious about this one!
National Mule Day
National Tennessee Day
National pumpkin Day
National Mince Meat Pie Day.
Enjoy your day!
RVRita howling at the moon in NM
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dlfk202000 wrote: »Whidislander wrote: »Today was cookie making day for sons birthday present. I figured since we're down, we might as well bring him the cookies I normally make. They turned out well. Oatmeal with a broken up bar of Lilly's dark chocolate. I made 2 dozen.😁
Excited for this weekend.💖
Rebecca
Wa
I just picked up some Lilly's white chocolate- I have never used the brand with less sugar- It was cheap (3/$1) want to try making some of our Christmas fudge with it.
Is it any different than regular cho. when cooking with it?
Nope it melts the same, but I have never used it for fudge making. Just additives. Hope it works out. I normally buy the dark chocolate bar with sea salt. Sometimes I buy the milk chocolate bars, love them.👍🏼💖
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa2
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