WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2023
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Heather - Happy anniversary!
Ginny - congrats on the new grandbaby.
Annie - hope things go well with the nurse. I can't imagine being in your position. My DH had the beginings of dementia when he died and I had my DD here to help. I still ended up with ulcers. Take care of yourself.
DGS and his partner arrived last night from Baltimore. They will be here for a week.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA7 -
Ginny--Congradulations on the new granddaughter.
Annie--Sending hugs and prayers as you work on this new normal for you and your mom.
Heather--Happy Anniversary.
Well it was a good weekend, just went by so fast. Others I wanted to say something, but have lost my train of thought. Have a great rest of your day.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE4 -
Another great exercise, which I have trouble with, is a backwards lunge.
If you can do it, do it.
Also walking backwards.
Plus, when lifting weights, the downward part is the most important. I do try to pay attention to this.
It's a backwards world.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
Kim - No worries, dear heart, I'm well aware that, unlike the pottery I made in my class, polymer clay is absolutely not food grade - and that image had a flawed perspective, I think. That basket is only four inches square. Nope, it's just another tchotchke, I'm afraid.3
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She works so hard keeping that place so pretty. The fact that its a 1875 home, is a testament to its toughness. My sisters in-laws family were hard workers. The house has a cool house, where all the canning etc were stored. Cinder blocks, and thick walls. I have looked inside, and all the darkness, and spiderwebs are what my nightmares are made of.😂
Its interesting that my idyllic place is my sisters, which was also a place of so much grief. My sister asked me a couple of months if Lee would ever visit with me. I was honest and said I couldn't answer for him, but with mostly me doing the Amtrak solo, probably not. The fact of the matter is my husband is not fond of dogs, cats, clutter, not having his own space etc. These are all excuses, but I know Tucker, my sister's Bernese mountain dog would probably not leave him alone.😂. Tucker's main goal in life is to please! But I felt sad to tell her. I have learned I can't force Lee into situations he is not comfortable in. I have to also support my husband, and not be one sided or another. It will just be my summer home.💖
😁
Rebecca
Whidbey
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »Joy - close games are so exciting. We weren't big football fans, but usually watched the Superbowl and I remember when it went into overtime one year and the Seattle Seahawks won. Worth tuning in for that one.
Lisa - I'm not surprised Corey is forging ahead with the roofing project. He's that type of guy. Nice that the glass door will fit and with that big window, it will be a very nice addition. Can't wait to see it finished. Oh, and I'm like you not liking the feeling of the potting clay on my hands. Took a college class in it and that was it. Garden dirt I'm OK with but either wear gloves most of the time or have a bucket of water nearby I can constantly dip my hands into. And I'm getting the same way handling meat! What gives?
Kylia - what a great family photo. Thanks for sharing it with us. And what a nice productive weekend. The socializing at each other's homes is a wonderful idea.
Annie - good luck with the home health care nurse today. Hopefully she'll see what type of help you'll need and not load you up with more things to do.
I'm remembering the stages I went through dealing with DH which were very small compared to what you have with both parents in mentally and physically challenged conditions. I think you are handling this much better than I ever could have.
Tracey - very, very nice decorations. How are sales at the shows generally - for everyone? Are people still spending money on decorative items and gifts? There have been several holiday bazaars in my area in the past couple weeks with some very nice looking items, I'm wondering if the economy is causing shoppers to cut back a little. I've purposely stayed away because I don't need any more "stuff" and some of the things are too nice to walk away from.
Rosemarie - sounds like you are having a great time at the beach. Thanks for checking in.
Machka - I ran across another type of dementia this morning - digital dementia. Starting early with children on their phones and looking at screens so much of the time. Yikes!
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35164464/
More thoughts on our increased BMI as we age... the rabbit hole:I have been wondering why nature designed our female bodies to be healthier with increased weight after menopause. Is it because it's better for our bone health? Is it because our fat is storing vitamins like A, D, E and K which used to be hard to come by when food wasn't so plentiful? Is it to have reserves in case of sickness as our immune systems aren't as strong anymore? Why did nature keep us around when we no longer could procreate - help take care of the grandkids while their parents were busy hunting and gathering? Does nature need our experience and wisdom? And so forth. We can ponder these when we are gathered together some day on back porches. When I get a chance I'll poke around on the internet and see if someone has come up with suitable answers for some of these questions.
Make it a good week, ladies!
Lanette
SW WA State
Regarding the digital dementia ...
All the more reason for me to spend time walking and cycling outside, and to spend time in the garden. 😀
M in Oz4 -
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I contacted our old lawn guy and offered to pay what he wanted to get rid of the leaves at BNL's place and he said they would. I will check tomorrow.
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 1hr 59min 2sec, 42elev, 3.0ap, 80ahr, 103mhr, 6.03mi= 604c
Strava app = 739c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 1hr 8sec, 486elev, 135aw, gear20, 109ahr, 126mhr, 20.2amph, 20.28mi= 368c
Strava app = 466c
Zwift stats- 1hr 13sec, 488elev, 153aw, 70arpm, 20.23amph, 20.3mi= 467c
Total cal 9724 -
Got this picture today. Lights are bright because she will be one of buckeye babies during this weekend's game.
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Yesterday did a 30 Minutes to fitness DVD then took my walk then to WalMart and to buy gas. Came home and made chocolate chip cookies for Vince, the pumpkin pie, chocolate dessert, sweet potato casserole, and kafli for Thursday. Thank goodness for the freezer!.
Went to see TSO in concert. At one point they had this female singer inside a globe. I’m still trying to figure out how she got there. Maybe it was a hologram? That’s the best I can think of
Rebecca and Tracey – I sure hope I don’t get vertigo because that could be an indicator that the tumor is growing
Debbie – we have a sign in the house “if you want the best seat in the house, move the cat”
Welcome Luna! You are soooooo adorable
Rita and Lisa and Allie and Rebecca – hope you feel better soon
Monday today: didn’t go to bowing, worked some on putting out the Christmas decorations. It’s supposed to rain in the a.m. but by the time I get home from work it should be cleared up so we’ll probably put out more decorations
Barbara – when I make fudge, I’ve never had a problem freezing it.
At Work Sun. the manager asked me if I’d gotten this red t-shirt, then she asked me what size I was. When I told her, she said that all they sent were large and that I should wear the one she gave me on Monday. So today I asked the assistant manager if this was a new BK policy. I told her that the shirt I got didn’t fit. She said that it’s for a new promotion BK is doing (no idea what it is) and that since I’m not there even at lunchtime, not to bother with the other shirt. So I returned it to them.
Heather – happy anniversary
Lisa – when we do the ceramics, anything that you are going to eat off of or drink from or put outside, has to be clear glazed. Is it the same with pottery?
Jess would sort-of like us to refer to Colby as her partner. I just have a tough time with that because to me, calling someone a “partner” implies that they are gay. Which isn’t always the case. I guess it’s just me.
Unfortunately, since I fractured my foot a few years ago, the MD said that I shouldn’t do any lunges as that puts pressure on a bone that it weak as it is. Haven’t found a good modification, tho
Michele NC4 -
Michele - The slip that you pour into molds is essentially a liquefied version of the same clay I was using to make hand-thrown bowls and trays, so the short answer is "yes," it has to be glazed before being used with food or being placed outside. The small basket was something I made out of polymer clay and cannot be made food-safe, according to the manufacturers.2
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Jake called me this morning and asked me to come home early from my walk. He had some chest pains and had taken nitro and wanted me there in case he needed to call 911. A second dose of nitro and resting in his chair did the trick and he is OK but I missed getting the steps I needed to reach my goal. So later when Jake was taking his nap, I "forced" Annie to take a long walk with me so I could get more steps. It turned out good for her because she got treats for all her good behaviour (coming when called, sitting, staying close to me, etc.) and she got to meet some new people. I got the steps and she was tired when we got home and got right in bed with Jake and gave me an hour of not having to keep an eye on her.
Our Thanksgiving dinner began today with a serving of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. The turkey is slowly thawing in the refrigerator.
Barbie in NW WA10 -
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Heather - Happy Anniversary to you and Johnny! I’m sure it was wonderful.
Kylia - I’m so glad you had a great weekend. You so deserve it.
Lanette - I have been doing show for 6 years now, although none in 20 or 21. In 20 they were all shut down and in 21 since I worked in the home I decided it wasn’t safe for me to do. I didn’t want to risk the residents.
In saying that, I found this to be a good one this past weekend. I have been at some shows where I didn’t even make my table money back. I never spend more on a table than I’m willing to lose, but still it sucks!
My most expensive ornament is $10 and I am selling my house sets, radio and lanterns for $25. I did give a lady a deal on the one house set on Saturday. She came by looking at it a few times and when she finally asked how much, I told her $20.
My ornaments are bought because they are all unique and I add free personalization on the spot. A lot of parents and grandparents buy them for the yearly ornament. I also give a deal if you buy 3 you get a deal, so it’s affordable.
I have 3 more sets ready for this weekend. I’m hoping to get 2 more done, but they are a lot of work.
I really enjoy the crafting more than the selling, but you can only craft so much for yourself.
Lisa - that basket weave is beautiful.
Rebecca - are you planning on going to your sisters again in the summer? DH doesn’t like doing much outside the home I have told him I have no interest in sitting home day after day watching tv. I told him I love him, but it sucks that he married an extrovert. He used to be more into doing things though, so it was a shock to both of us I think.
Ginny - what a sweetheart!
Barbie - glad Jake is ok, scary. Annie may be more willing to walk now.
It is past my bedtime. I fell down the YouTube rabbit hole watching musical performances.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Went to see TSO in concert. At one point they had this female singer inside a globe. I’m still trying to figure out how she got there. Maybe it was a hologram? That’s the best I can think of
You catch a glimpse of her here. It wouldn't be at all difficult for her to get in there. There are several options.Jess would sort-of like us to refer to Colby as her partner. I just have a tough time with that because to me, calling someone a “partner” implies that they are gay. Which isn’t always the case. I guess it’s just me.
Michele NC
Here, many people will refer to a couple as partners because we have no way of knowing the status of the couple.
All sorts of people refer to my husband as my partner ... as in, "How is your partner doing these days?"
M in Oz
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Well done everyone!!6 -
Today’s gratitude: Joe said “I know what you can get me for Christmas, a bench for the powerline meadow.” Amazing as he usually wants nothng for and to do with the holidays. Showed Joe 3 possible garden benches, liked the one he chose Then he said “we can sit on it together and watch the ocean.”
Heather the very happiest of anniversaries to you and Johnny. hearing your stories read to the next generation.
Rosemarie so glad you had such an enjoyable trip.
Kylia thankful your DED has a dog sitter with nerves of steel. When I was about 12 a family friend taught his daughter and me gun safet and how to shoot a 22 rifle. Still remember being surprised by the “kick”. Sunday socializing and sending the men off on their own, do they stay together? Sounds like a good way to sneak in some socialization for the guys too! Thinking of Machka’s dementia causes posts. . .
Annie and just ((hugs)) Really hope your Mom will accept bathing and other help from the home health nurse.
Lanette love your questions and how you think.
Margaret I’ve always carried too much around my waist. There are pictures of me as a skinny legged child with a pot belly, not quite kwashiorkor but . . . Hope your MD has some next steps to help with your breathing.
Rebecca your sister’s place is beautiful! Sure hope her riding mower is a mulcher. . .
Debbie, Lisa, Michele Thanks! Do you freeze the fudge before you cut it into squares? Any special wrapping?
Lisa looks like Egg put her foot down. That’s enough writing for now!
Sue, yours to Annie. Truth that.
Vicki so glad you had a good weekend, you deserve it and many more.
Rebecca “ But I felt sad to tell her. I have learned I can't force Lee into situations he is not comfortable in. I have to also support my husband, and not be one sided or another.” Yes this. Took me a very very very long time to come to your wisdom and still sometimes grieve Joe’s absence from social gatherings, but have to respect his boundaries/comfort level.
Carol fingers Xd for the leaf removal.
Ginny what a cute little bug-in-a-rug Luna is!
Barbie thankful Jake is OK. Love the good for you both long walk with Annie. Treats, positive behaviors and interactions and best of all her nap with Jake
Tracey Rodger and Joe could be brothers from another mother. I’m a half intro and half extra, an ixtrovert? Need time out and about with people, then quiet time at home to recover :laugh:
Machka agree. I use “partner” when I don’t know if a couple is married or not.11/20: Move: ZERO sets PT , line dance class, dogs to powerline, Steps:8254Time to snooze. Need to get up early to get PT exercises in before MD appointment. Hope s/he has something helpful to say about right leg pains… ;}
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=15 CI<CO net=442 vits=1
Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, ptT, ptS, library, Post Office, Grocery Outlet, found piano scales fingerings. Wt:131.2
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
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.
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I love to look out my window at Orion before I go to bed. It was so clear last night in the southern sky.
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I often go to things without John. He is not keen on family socialising, especially with my brother's family. Nor does he come with me to see my son in Nottingham. I used to resent him not coming to weddings and funerals, but now I prefer to go by myself, or with my son, rather than be worrying about him not enjoying himself. We are two separate people.
Barbara - I think it's called an ambivert. That's definitely me. I need LOADS of recovery time.
Tomorrow John is out for lunch with his cricket friend. I might see if I can do something with the kitchen cupboard door, if I can find the right screws. For some reason, only the bottom hinge set are there. I have an idea of adding gorilla glue.
Tomorrow night is French Circle. A bee keeper in France is giving a lecture. I thought of Machka! We will be tasting his honeys, collected at different times of the year and he will be selling his produce. Unfortunately, I am not that keen on honey, and only use it in cooking. I learnt the French for hive - which I didn't know before - la ruche.
As DH is out for lunch, we will have a snack tea before we go. I have one portion of a chicken and spinach curry in the freezer I can eat for a substantial lunch. Probably eggs for tea.
I'm taking my sequinned dress, that I bought from Amazon for my 70th on a cruise, to the charity shop today. I haven't worn it since, and I now can't squeeze into it. It's just hanging there, reproaching me. A bit sad, but it's reality. I don't think I will be getting back to that weight. It's the right time of year for them to sell it.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx5
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