WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2023

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Rebecca I understand why you pushed for no floaties. I taught swimming lessons in my younger days. We would not allow floaties in lessons because it gives them a false sense of security. I would rather if a parent feels they need something like that is to have them wear a life jacket. A life jacket could save their life. Floaties not as likely.

That said you did the right thing by honoring DDI. Also getting Atheana comfortable by getting her face in the water and blowing bubble is where I would start with a child just learning to swim. The most important thing is both of you enjoying the water together. Sounds like you did.

Barbie Because I got DrewB during the pandemic I took an online training course from Small Dog Academy. It has gotten mixed reviews. What I liked most about it was they only used positive reinforcement. If you know what your goals are there are also many good you tube videos on dog training. I stayed away from the ones that used shock collars, you need to be the alpha in the relationship, or punitive methods. I also joined Pet Summit that has many free workshops. They will push you to buy the workshop but you do not have too. The time you can watch them free is limited.

I only listen to the talks I am interested in. The last one that helped me was a dog homeopath. She gave the remedies for vomiting and for diarrhea. We have had moments with DrewB having these ailments. We have a store close to us called Taylor Made that sells the remedies and I put them in my first aid kit. I bought six remedies and it was half the cost of one vet visit. I will use my judgment if faced with having to use these. Just like with people not everyone is comfortable with alternative treatments for dogs. I have also learned after watching these videos to be careful applying some of their ideas.

I remind myself I know my dog the best and whether it is conventional or alternative medicine I now proceed with caution and do research before I decide what to do unless it is an emergency. I do this for me too!.

Well it was a vest type thing with arm flow ties built into it. The chest part has flotation built in and it clasps in the back. It was definitely very tight on her! I told her that when I was her age, my grandma also taught me to swim. We were vacationing on the Oregon coast at a hotel pool and the parents had gone golfing. My grandma took us kids all down to the pool and I had my waist life preserver, and a vest one too. My grandma looked at me and said, "get all that crap off"! Then she taught me a little in the shallow end, finally just throwing me in the deep end.😂. The next day my mom was on pool detail, and I promptly jumped into the deep end, giving my mom a heart attack! My grandma casually announced, " oh I taught her to swim yesterday".💖. I can float like my grandma too. Just bob with my hands up and my legs still. I used to freak out ladies at the pool at the clothing optional resort because they would just assume I was on a pool noodle. I don't need no floatie, I got two right here and I would hug my chest, then we'd all laugh.😂
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa

Good morning, ladies.

Tracey, hope you are able to find a doctor. That is such a concern. Is your retiring doctor able to make any recommendations? My sister and brother-in-law recently moved to Edmonton from a lake lot north of the city. They have just recently found a new doctor that setup a practice in the Bonnie Doon area which is perfect for them as they live on the southside. Had a first meet and greet with him and are very pleased. They are both diabetic so finding a doctor was essential.

Lanette, yes the sour heads are like sauerkraut. They can be quite expensive to buy compared to a head of cabbage. I think I paid $12 for each small head and I have seen them priced at over $20 each. Cabbage rolls are something I make for special occasions like Christmas, Easter or family gatherings. Anyone who has ever made them knows they are very time consuming to make but my family and friends certainly enjoy them when I include them in a dinner I make.

Lucy continues to be such a delight and has settled in so well with our family. She is still very close to me and I suggested just recently that DH start taking her outside himself during the day for a walk around the yard. He has started doing that but she just goes for a few minutes then is anxious to get back in the house. He’s going to keep doing it…..just taking both dogs for a short walk…then back in. She is finally housetrained and lets me sleep in until about 7:00am which is perfect….no more early morning outings. I think she needed more outings before because she was nervous. Now she is comfortable here and knows it’s her home.

Saw some beautiful bohemian waxwing’s this morning feeding on our crabapple trees that are on one end of our yard. Quite a few crabs are left on the trees so will give them lots to eat. We never see these birds during the summer as they tend to migrate further north but always come back and stay for the winter.

Enjoy the day ladies.

Joy

Afternoon from squidgy, damp Arkansas, my peeples...

Rain today rain tomorrow, a lovely, relaxed, lazy weekend continues to stretch out in front of us. My Friday night dinner of shrimp fried rice was wonderful... using the rice left over from Thursday night, plus a little sesame oil and spices. Because I was making it, I was able to control what went into it, and still got really close to some of my favorite Chinese restaurants' versions of same. Then this morning, what I didn't eat of that (I ate all the shrimp, of course... ) was the base for Corey's brunch scramble of fried rice and ground beef. Very yummy with Kung Pao sauce... Love stretching three cups of rice to serve in three different meals! And I can't remember who said they loved basmati as well, but I'm seriously happy with it.

Tracey - It was good to see your post, and Egg seems to be fine - if a titch unhappy about the rain...

Machka - It seems your reaction to the essential oils has finally faded, pleased for that, and I'm sure you are too. I thought of Rhody instantly when I saw the "Black Cat Day," on Rita's lists. I love those lists! They always seem to apply to one of us, if not more...

Rebecca - Such wonderful pics of your grands... and the pics of grandpa, grandma and big sis...

Vickie - So glad to see you back! Sorry about the house payment - such a jolt.

Heather - Love the pics of the girls, hope your creative afternoon is fun. I have to agree on the Freecycle, though I'm finding that it's just as satisfying to drag it to Goodwill to serve a good cause. When I went into town Thursday to do a little shopping, I dropped off yet another trunk full of dishes, kitchen gadgets we never use, the toaster we never use, and so on. As you've said, the more I get rid of, the better I feel.

Carol - What a lovely compliment, thank you so much! I worry that I'm sharing too much of the things I'm working with here... but I love seeing Heather's pieces, and part of that is because I know how much they mean to her. These pieces I'm working with are a large part of who I am at the moment, and Corey and y'all are pretty much the only ones who see them, so I'll keep inflicting them on you.

Kylia - I'm sorry about the crappy review - the only response available is simply to cite your policy, which you followed to the letter, but it doesn't erase the unfairness of her review.

Ginny - So good to see you back, pleased the tests showed expected results and that you're happy with them.

Allie - Sorry the night out wasn't what you'd hoped. I just don't go anymore and don't miss it. I'm too short to see out of or over a crowd of people, and it's no longer worth it to me. Throw in the ambient noise, where I can't hear anyone, and it's just misery. You're tougher than I am to go in the first place, and to stay is even tougher.

Annie - Glad to see you taking Kim's post to heart. Just like exercise and eating changes, you have to start sometime, and now is the best time. And, like the old adage, just take it one bite at a time, honey child.

Michele - I'm so pleased to see the lines of communication with Brian are beginning to open.

Just a quick pic of Corey's harvest from the garden last week... Not sure if the remaining tomatoes can survive the cold snap that comes with tomorrow's rain...

Later, y'all,
Love, Lisa

All went well with the girls this afternoon, but Bea wasn't in the mood for painting. She abandoned her effort and just played games on my tablet. Edie stuck with it, and composed a great geometric abstract, with the help of masking tape. I painted another holiday picture, in a different style, and DH did a wash and pen picture of Venice.
This morning they had both gone to do cycling time trials in the pouring rain. Most kids cried off. Max also did it, complaining all the way. Tomorrow morning it is cyclo-cross! Last week it was a mud bath, and we have had another week of rain. It's supposed to be super wet tomorrow.
I always enjoy Edie's chatter. We have both resolved to try out my old pastel sets next time. I showed her a couple of Degas's pastels. DH and I are thinking of repainting our bedside tables with some art work, like the furniture at Charleston, where the Bloomsbury Group hung out, near here. We both thought we would try a naked lady. Could be fun!
UTI still hovering. Feeling a bit flat, but seeing the girls was cheering.

Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Almost forgot to tell ya. I thought Vince had lost my keys because I thought the last time they were used was when he drove to bowling Wed. night. Anyway, I found them in my "Green Room" craft bag. I'd totally forgotten that I volunteered at the Green Room Thursday. Anyway...guess what I found?

MY MAHJONGG CARD!!! I didn't throw it away like I thought. I bet what happened is that I put it in that bag, did the craft in the car on the way to see Jess thinking that I might play in the car or at her place.

Michele NC
who is very happy. Now to be sure that I don't re-lose it

Heather - I should journal about it. I also have a couple of people I can talk to when I think about it.
I hope your UTI completely leaves soon. I’ll listen to that Podcast.

Lanette - let me know if you watch those videos.
I’m thinking of buying a small freezer it would be good to have when there are sales on meat.
Walking 10 minutes after meals is such a great thing to do. I remember my Dad always walked after supper.
I walked a lot the last two weeks and felt better than I had in years. I need to keep it up. We are in snow and ice mode already though.

Annie - I had to laugh out loud about Teddy communicating better than your ex. It’s sad though really.

Kim - we had to do things like that with my Mom when she started showing signs of Alzheimer’s. We were very fortunate to know most of her business because it had just been transitioned from Dad to her after he passed.

My Mom was going to town every day 3 or 4 times a day, the cost of this was more than she could afford. One day she called me complaining that her car was broke down and my brother, a mechanic, wasn’t looking at it. She said he was too busy. I called my brother and he told me that he knew what was wrong. She had run out of gas in the driveway. He went on to explain that she still had two weeks before she would receive money and only had a tiny bit of money. He was trying to help her save some money by keeping her at home.
Shortly after that we had to take her licence away completely because she wasn’t safe to be driving.
Alzheimer’s is such a terrible disease.

Allie - it’s a shame your evening out had a damper of poor service. Maybe they will be better prepared for the number of people.
When my hips were so sore I bought a memory foam mattress pad to soften the bed and it helped a lot.

Rebecca - I love seeing the pictures of you and Leigh with the grands.

Joy - my doctor is retiring because she hasn’t been able to find doctors to keep her clinic running for about 8 years now. She had given some suggestions on how to find a doctor but none have panned out yet. I am quite concerned.
Bonnie Doon would be a fair distance for me. There are none accepting patients in Leduc.

Barbie - it sounds like Annie is settling in well.
It’s a nice reminder that step count is not the only consideration for activity.

Lisa - I love seeing what everyone is working on. I don’t find it an infliction at all.

Heather - I love the idea of you and DH painting your nightstands. That would be a lot of fun.

Debbie - Sorry you didn’t get the group walk around the wetlands.

Our eldest and granddaughter were out today. Michaela was bored so I suggested she make a scarecrow. I did the cutting, she chose the colours and did all the gluing alone.


After they left I watched another homework video. It is called Gord Downie’s The Secret Path, it was his last album, there is a graphic comic style film that accompanies it. I enjoyed it, but I especially enjoyed the discussion panel afterwards.

I think I should go to bed soon. I am feeling like munching. If I’m in bed I’ll resist.

Oh I forgot, my youngest daughter and two friends went back to their early 20’s last night and went out to a bar for Halloween.
They are always so creative with their costumes. I miss these pictures coming yearly.


Tracey In Edmonton

Yes, so sad about Matthew Perry.

Our clocks went back last night. I took a Nytol and slept an extra half hour. Feeling some energy returning.
Poured with rain last night. Wind. Thinking about the girls on the cyclo-cross.

Those of you dealing with dementia. My brother had to do all sorts of devious things to prevent his MIL from driving. He got conflicting advice from the police on this. One officer was very supportive, another said it was illegal. IMHO there should be some statutory test for people who are showing signs. Cars are a lethal weapon.
My heart is with you all. So hard.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx