WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2023

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,685 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    Ladies, here is another survey question - what is your favorite sweater like? Zip or button or pullover, hoodie or v neck, cotton or wool or synthetic? Solid or pattern?

    I'm thinking of choosing one for my birthday, and there are just too many choices!

    Annie in Delaware

    Like an outdoor sweater?

    I like cotton or stretchy jersey knit cardigans. Fairly lightweight. No buttons or zips or maybe just one or two buttons. I'm wearing a navy cotton cardigan with no buttons to work today. It's one of my favourites.

    I also like polyester-elastomer running/exercise jackets. Thin, with zips and hoods.

    Nothing heavy or textured.

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,685 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
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    :) This is the sweater I knit for myself years ago. I like long sleeve, pull over, bright color.

    It's nice and looks good on you!

    I, on the other hand, would last about 2 seconds in something like that.

    M in Oz
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,354 Member
    CarolGaGal wrote: »
    Lisa ~ I was wondering! Will you have a door into the house from your sunroom? Egg looks quite at ease up on that ladder. :)

    Rosemarie ~ Enjoy your beach weekend and don't worry about the wreaths. We all have to let go of some traditions as we get older. My mom left her Christmas tree up all year as she got older. I am using the same wreaths on the outside of my front door that were made by my mother-in-law so they are probably 30 yrs old.

    Heather ~ Your brother is a handsome man just as you are a lovely lady! Must be good genes!

    Pip ~ Lucy looks very comfortable on the bed.

    Vicki ~ So glad your new system is making work a bit easier. Being boxed in with repairs is probably very aggravating.

    Debbie ~ Really wish your mom had the courage to evict her housemate. But, I can see why having someone there makes it less lonely although from what you say, the housemate is not much company.

    I don't send Christmas cards but I may be sending some ecards to family and a few friends.

    Know that so many of you are raking leaves, but, I wanted all the maple leaves to stay on the ground in my backyard as there is really no grass underneath (just bare dirt for the most part). I asked my lawn guy to tell his people not to mulch the leaves and they did anyway this morning. Now I get to look at what to me is an ugly mess.

    Carol in GA

    Rare treat for her. She doesn’t jump up, I have to carry her and put her on the bed
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,291 Member
    Leezy: It is called ...Trekking The National Parks. When I bought it they also had a promo to buy a game that had Trivia about the National Parks. I thought I would see if they liked this one first. It is on Amazon. I bought it from Underdog Games who are the founders of the game.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,354 Member
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  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,948 Member
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  • Joy1580vb
    Joy1580vb Posts: 463 Member
    Allie, what a sweet pic of Miles and his friend!

    Got the last of my Christmas shopping in the mail today. Another beautiful day. Looks like next week we may be facing a bit of a cool down but still no snow in the forecast.

    Joy
  • Leezy55
    Leezy55 Posts: 339 Member
    margaretturk wrote: »
    Leezy: It is called ...Trekking The National Parks. When I bought it they also had a promo to buy a game that had Trivia about the National Parks. I thought I would see if they liked this one first. It is on Amazon. I bought it from Underdog Games who are the founders of the game.

    Margaret,

    Thank you for the info, definitely will look into it.

    Leezy
  • drkatiebug
    drkatiebug Posts: 1,980 Member
    favorite sweater: cotton, pull-over, v-neck, for slightly more dressy occasions. I do like the looks of Barbie's red sweater. I would wear that on a really cold day. It would be a little hot for most of our mild winter days.

    for everyday - a nice over-sized sweatshirt, no hood, preferably one that covers my bottom to wear with work-out leggings. My newest impulse buy came from Costco and has a collar and buttons, still over-sized and tunic length. I'm using it to replace the collared one I bought last year that has a zipper. I finally admitted that it was uncomfortable, which was why I wore it so seldom.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,249 Member
    :) In everything I wear, I choose comfort over style. I need to be warm and able to walk, sit, bend over easily.
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,553 Member
    I ordered a pair of pants off eBay. I can’t seem to find any gray pants (a light shade). I really like the Bandolino ones, but I can’t find them in gray. Hope these fit. Well, if not I’ve only lost $16. Do you know the pants were $8 and the shipping was $8? I can’t believe the cost of the shipping. Vince said that my air fryer lid for Jess for Christmas should be here today

    Lynette told me the other day that she has cancer. It really sounds like more precancerous. Anyway, she had a hysterectomy last Mon so I called her to ask how she was. Said she needs radiation, I’m thinking it’s more to be sure the doc got it all. She’s trying to get in touch with the doc so right now she doesn’t know how long she’ll need the radiation. I probably should make a casserole but I don’t know how to get it to her. See, yes, I can drop it off at her house. But I know that she doesn’t like people coming to her house mainly because she’s not a very good housekeeper. Ken really got on her case a few years ago to have us over. In the 15 years we’ve known them, I’ve only been to her house once. Ken is retired so it’s not like I can take it to his business for him to take home.

    Heather – the air fryer lid for the IP for Jess just came today. I didn’t like the box so I put hers in my box and I’ll keep the other one. I really love mine.

    Barbara – Oh, trust me, I AM enjoying TSO. We go to see them in concert this weekend. We’ll meet Jess and Colby for dinner then go to the concert

    Terri – congrats to your youngest D

    Had senior bowling then went for a walk around the neighborhood. It really is 2 miles, which is what I thought

    Ginny – Usually I listen to SiriusSX while I’m taking my walk and sometimes during dinner. Last year they had a really good Halloween station, but they didn’t have it this year

    I don’t seem to be having any luck finding a bowling themed decal for a ceramic dish so I might have to change to some sort of Christmas tree decal Update: the gal poured me a dish and is going to give me a decal that says "baked with love". I'd rather give her something she can use all year long that something that has a Christmas theme

    I don’t know what it is, lately I haven’t been able to reach 10,000 steps, usually 7,8 or 9,000. I still walk about 2 miles/day

    Well, I changed my silver and fit from the gym I go to now to the Y. I really miss the water aerobics and the gym I go to now, while very clean, doesn’t have a pool. Since they remodeled, I think the Y is cleaner, they have the cardio equipment I use, plus they have a pool. I’m thinking that if I transfer the Silver & Fit to FL for the month, even tho we don’t go down until mid Feb and it takes effect the first of Feb, I’m quite certain that Gina will let me use the Y. I’ll just check with her, but I suspect it’ll be OK

    Tues here: Did Jerry ever smell! I swear, if he doesn’t take a shower today, all I can say is “thank goodness I’m not working tomorrow”

    Debbie – I’m so sorry to hear about the cat. I know you loved it

    Heather – good luck to Edie. Thanks for telling about the baking soda and how well it worked. I’m always on the lookout for a hint like that

    Jess is having Thanksgiving. I told her I’d make a pumpkin pie (which only Colby and I will eat), kafli (like a pasta dish), she wants a chocolate pudding pie, and a sweet potato casserole (that only Colby and I will eat)

    Really, it depends on what I need to wear as far as a sweater goes. I only don’t like turtlenecks, a v-neck is fine. Sometimes I need a cardigan, I’ll wear a pullover with pants when I need to wear a sweater. Don’t care for a hoodie

    barbie – great sweater. I don’t think I could do something as nice

    Told them at BK that since I won’t be there Fri and Sat of next week, I am flexible and if they want me to come in Wed. I can do that. If they want me Sun, Tues, I can do that. I’m flexible. They’ll let me know what the schedule will be

    The plan for tomorrow is to do the stairstepper. Then I’ll take my walk then go to the MD for my annual “you’re still alive” visit then Aldi. The topsoil is being delivered tomorrow. Once before when we had some riverrock delivered Vince drew a circle with this spray paint where he wanted the guy to put the rock. He was very appreciative so I told Vince that he should do that again. He will tomorrow before the guy comes. Then tomorrow he’ll go up and rent the skidsteer.

    Michele NC
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,553 Member
    Not sure why I couldn't add this but

    I went to ceramics tonight, finished the black on my skateboard turtle. Next week just have to do the touchup and clear glaze the white of the eye (because I'm too lazy to paint it). Then it'll be fired.

    The gal said she'd help me with this bubble pattern for the plate. Should be interesting. She said it's easy to do (works for me...lol) I think others will be interested to see how it's done, too.

    Michele NC
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,354 Member
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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,071 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,685 Member
    edited November 2023
    Regarding sweaters = pullovers for wearing inside ...

    I am planning to get rid of most of mine. I have stacks I brought from Canada and a few I got here and I haven't touched them in years. They are all there, staring at me when I open my closet, but an ice age would have to move in and drop the average winter temp by 50 degrees Celsius before I would consider them.

    My husband has suggested keeping them in case I feel cold one day but by the time that happens, "they" will have designed a whole new fabric and invented new colours!

    I am beginning to think I will never feel cool again. I have felt hot and my skin has been sensitive for almost 8 years.

    So in the winter, on really cool days here, I move into a cotton top with elbow length sleeves or longish short sleeves. And bring a light cardigan just in case.

    I can't even wear my long sleeve cotton tops (pullover or button up) because Eve they are too hot. But I will keep them for now.

    Machka in Oz
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,619 Member
    Today’s gratitude: free notary public at the county library.
    Had to be out of the house early Monday (bloodwork) and Tuesday (casserole-a-thon) meant only 1 set PT each day. Likely same tomorrow (dogs for nail trims, then to county library for public notary). ;{ Oh well, one set is way better than none.
    Rebecca your Chief is lucky to get a whole cabinet to himself. Joe only gets one of the pantry shelves ;)
    Welcome @Leezy55 Leezy in the SF Bay Area. Have many happy memories of my decades living in the East Bay and working in the City.
    Debbie prioritizing one on one time with your mom over getting things done (blackberries, candy making, whatever) makes sense to me. ((hugs)) So glad you have her as the antidote to your MIL.
    Terri Mama used to drive me around after Christmas Eve services to look at the Christmas lights. One year as we stopped near the park, we saw a herd of deer grazing on the green. I could almost imagine them being reindeer, taking a break from pulling Santa’s sleigh.
    Michele, I’d text Lynette that I was dropping off some food but couldn’t come in. To me a casserole is just a big warm hug. Glad you’re getting to see TSO again this year and back to the Y for water aerobics. Good luck at the MD.
    Kim thanks for the BBQ turkey suggestion. Bet yours come out with a great smoke flavor. Well done on the planning and layering. I’m with you about multi-tasking. IMHO it was a marketing ploy by M$oft as “time slice” didn’t have the same ring. . . ;)
    Sweaters. Most days I wear a cotton turtleneck in the house, covered with a plaid flannel hoodie when I go out. Opposite Machka, I’m almost always c c cold, and even wear gloves inside at line dancing. The hall doors are kept open and fans are set up for those who warm up quickly, alas, not me! ;)
    Barbie :love: your sweater!
    11/14: Move: 1 set PT w/x&a, Jeopardy walking. Steps:7966
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=-6 CI<CO net=438 vits=1
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, ptT, ptS, casserole-a-thon, groom Tumble. Wt:132.7

    Time to snooze,
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    November: Move more: chair yoga, line dance, dailyish PT, play with dogs.
    Fuel better: less sugar, CI<CO, dailyish vitamins.
    Live NOW: dailyish time with Joe, readings, start meditating. Open heart and mind before mouth.
    2023: Be of good cheer.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,685 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Sweaters. Most days I wear a cotton turtleneck in the house, covered with a plaid flannel hoodie when I go out. Opposite Machka, I’m almost always c c cold, and even wear gloves inside at line dancing. The hall doors are kept open and fans are set up for those who warm up quickly, alas, not me! ;)
    Barbie :love: your sweater!

    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

    I find myself longing to feel cool or even cold. I used to feel cool and cold. I used to feel really cold sometimes. But not for a long time.

    I'm just comfortable right now in a very short-sleeved cotton T-shirt and knee-length pyjamas. The house is about 17C (63F), this evening. About an hour ago, I was debating about turning on the air conditioning because it was about 19C (66F) and too hot.

    Anything over 18C is too hot, unless I'm outside where there's enough of a breeze to keep me cool.


    Machka in Oz

  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,143 Member
    Morning ladies
    I was awake at 4 this morning
    ,fur boy moved from on top of the covers ,back under the covers lol..he cracks me up..
    I know ,the picture of Miles hugging his little friend is adorable.
    Will text Sue today to find out if there are plans for a funeral for Jim or not.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,785 Member
    Sweaters - I can't wear anything with any wool in it. Our house is fairly warm, though we don't have the heating on all day. I wear a long camisole top in a bright colour, with a thin acrylic sweater over the top in a toning colour. This is my 'uniform' for much of the year. With black leggings. Indoors, I wear a long, black, acrylic cardigan on top, I have a couple, and one thicker grey one for very cold weather, and, outside, I wear a black, down, padded long jacket. I keep a very minimal wardrobe.
    I don't possess a thick sweater, or sweatshirt, or hoodie. I prefer layers. My feet are my coldest part. I have furry slipper boots for the winter. I can't wear turtle necks, or even high crews, there has to be a bit of a gap below my neck. I only wear a silk scarf when it's freezing. Hate things around my neck.
    I'm thinking of buying a new thin acrylic sweater and throwing one out. One in, one out. :D

    I did my Waitrose order today and put in a turkey crown and pigs in blankets (for Christmas). If it's just us, we don't normally do Christmas Dinner, but this year I just fancied it. I asked John if he would cook it, and he said yes. :p Hooray! I have lost interest in cooking at the moment.
    We will have our usual lunch of blinis and faux caviar, with iberico ham. In fact, we will have that next Monday for our 19th wedding anniversary! John is cooking in the evening, one of his signature dishes. Probably fish pie, or Lancashire hotpot.

    He will be off at 12.30, in the taxi, to watch Edie run the cross country for her school. I will make him a ciabatta sandwich for 12 o'clock. Gorgeous weather, but chilly.
    She told us yesterday, that she is planning to be one of the intrepid swimmers on Christmas Day on the beach. We always go down there to meet the family, the other grandparents, and watch the fun, in our Santa hats. She said that mummy said she was not to go in if the sea was rough.

    Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
    Barbie, what a beautiful sweater I love the color.

    I wear mostly cotton hoodies. I like the over the head best. In the winter I wear the lighter weight hoodies under my coat and other seasons wear them instead of a jacket.

    Betsy in NW WA

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