WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2023
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Michele - I hadn’t thought of donating to a theatre, that’s a great idea.
The ornament I posted the pictures of are about 6” high. The ones I’ve worked on today will be about 7”. It depends on what I have for wood to work with.
Rori - I always enjoy when you pop in and tell us of your adventures. Sounds like you are enjoying your life.
Sorry about your friend, I have a friend that is as close as a sister, certainly closer than my brother and I can’t imagine life without her. Like you, I wouldn’t want her to suffer.
Rebecca - I can understand the worry about your sister. Is she worrying about taking it on?Taking her away from that may cause a decline in her health and happiness if it’s not something she is considering.
Debbie - I am always amazed how much you do and how little it seems to be reciprocated.
Annie - I’m sorry your parents are being so difficult. It sure doesn’t make it easy on you, but you’re doing a great job.
Barbara - LOL I wore stockings a few times, and did own a girdle I think I wore once. I think it’s funny when young people say they don’t wear girdles, shape-wear is basically the same.
Heather - I am the same as you regarding clothes that I don’t wear. I keep a bag in my room and as I realize I’m passing something over on a regular basis I put it in the bag. When the bag is full I donate it.
I like to clean when DH is away too. It’s my favourite time to do it.
Kylia - Having your wedding dress altered is a great idea.
My Mom was a very small woman when she was married. At age 13 I couldn’t fit into her dress to wear for a play at church. (I thought Mary should wear a wedding dress. Joseph wore a suit and top hat 😂). My Mom gave her dress to a family who couldn’t afford a dress when their daughter was married.
Beth - Vitamins were in our news yesterday, it seems our government is cracking down on vitamins that are not actually vitamins. I know this has been in the news for a long time that some companies are using placebos. I hope that this doesn’t affect Kirkland brand.
Lisa - I don’t make pie crust either. The first time I wanted to make a pie I asked my MIL to teach me. She said, “come with me.” We went to the local grocery store and bought Tenderflake frozen pie crusts. She told me to put it in my pie plate and not to tell Mike (My FIL). I’ve stuck to that recipe ever since. She however, makes pie crusts from scratch at times still.
Venting about DH:I’m concerned about my DH. Since his Dad passed in January he hasn’t done anything he enjoys. His doctor wanted to put him on anti-depressants in August and he said no. He thought our camping trip was going to miraculously fix him. Of course, it didn’t.
He has now started his winter work schedule, night shift and seems to be getting worse. He told me last week that he seems to be irritable for no reason. I asked if he had talked to his doctor about anti-depressants again and he said no that he’s not going take them.
He is not wanting to do his part on any of the ornaments that I know sell even after we had a long talk before I signed up for shows because I was concerned he wouldn’t. He is also taking the option of coming home instead of staying at work because he’s bored. I didn’t register to go to school until I had talked to him and he was willing to ensure we had money while I do it. So far this week he’s lost 16 hours of work for no reason in my opinion. The reason they have nothing to do is because we have no snow.
Last night he promised to work on ornaments and he burned 10 of the easiest design he can do. Told me when he sat down he felt sick. I told him it was because he really doesn’t want to do it. He got mad and walked away.
I’m left in tears. I know how difficult it is to lose a parent, I struggled terribly when my Dad passed, so I’m trying very hard to be empathetic and supportive but he doesn’t want to help himself and that makes it hard for me.
I made some new ornaments yesterday, today I’m going to go to IKEA and get a stand alone peg board to help with my display.
I also have to go to the post office.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Good morning ladies.
Tracey so sorry to read about your struggles with DH. Enjoy seeing pics of your crafts and hope you do well at the shows. You are very talented.
Heather, totally agree with you about clothing. I go through my closest on a regular basis to make sure I am only keeping items that I wear.
Have been thinking about Christmas lately and with all gift shopping done, my attention has turned to decorations for the house. In the past I had a huge artificial tree that I would set up and decorate in the living room. When covid hit, DH and I spent two years by ourselves at Christmas so bought a smaller tabletop tree and have found that I like it so much, have used it since. Last year I donated my large tree along with decorations to our local dump which has a small building for people to leave items for someone else to take and enjoy.
I wanted something else to set up this year so decided to start expanding on my Christmas village. It's a Lemax one and I have 4 buildings that light up along with a couple of figurines. Ordered another building from Amazon along with a figurine, some bottle brush trees and a snow blanket for my display. They are quite pricey this time of year but managed to snag a bit of a sale. Will be checking on black Friday and also after Christmas to see if I can get more pieces.
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate. Hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends.
Joy8 -
Whidislander wrote: »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.
She has an attachment that sucks all the leaves up and shoots them in a bag thingie. Then she puts the leaves on her burn pile. Her granddaughters come out and help her. They are 6, 8,13. Each of them can drive the gator well. 😁
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
We mulch all our leaves and pruning and use them on our garden beds to help protect the plants and keep moisture in.
I was going to suggest bagging them like she does, then mulching them.
M in Oz
Now I don't know if her attachment also mulches them as they are sucked up, not quite sure how all that works.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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I'm a bit miffed at my eldest sister the last time we video chatted. I was telling her about the gift I bought eldest. Its a pillow that is a "plushie" in the shape of a cute ramen bowl, with noodles, egg, and nori on it. I thought it was cute and he would get a kick out of it. My sister instantly said, "how old is your son, he's not a child"! Thinking back on it, I didn't say anything. And the last couple of days thinking I should give it to Athena, and not my son. But Athena isn't a ramen lover so it is a weird gift.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Tracey - Hang in there, kiddo. Remember, your reaction to your husband's depression is complicated because it involves your financial fears, which have been part of your life ever since you started thinking about removing yourself from your terrible working situation. It's hard to untangle your financial fears from how you're coping with his issues, but you can do it. Remember, too, how long it took you to begin to recover from dealing with your father's loss. I'm sorry your DH won't consider getting medical help. I wish I had advice that was helpful, all I have is just that we're here for you. Much love and hugs coming your way, girl.7
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Hi Gals,
Tracey – I think Lisa figured out one of the underlying issues – the finances and fears. Could you have a conversation about the issues from that direction? Maybe DH would consider meds if it was not about his dad, but to work with you to fulfill the financial goals you have together?
Rebecca – yes your son is an adult, but all of your sons have the quirky bits, and just like the eldest still loves lego, your middle is a lover of ramen – and you love it together - When I heard you found a ramen stuffie I thought it was brilliant.
Love ya all,
Kim in N. California
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Got a call from my dr and said they have no room to see me and go to the ER .
I don't think I need the ER but if I do need to go,I'll go.2 -
Allie take care of yourself! Hope you can get a good nap.
Tracey, hugs!
We took mom to the dentist. On the plus side, her mobility was excellent, in the car, in the parking lot, and in the chair. Yay!
On the other hand, what I thought was gum disease is a pathological lesion that requires an urgent visit to an oral surgeon. So another adventure there.
Well, I hope they can fix whatever is wrong.
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Rebecca - I'm there with Kim, I think your son would be absolutely tickled with the plushie, and that you know him better than your sis does. Some of my most popular gifts have been a toy for an adult. I did something every year for my ex that was "if I'd had the money, I'd have bought you a real one," including a car and a space shuttle. Trust your own knowledge of your son.
Allie - Go if you need to, but sleep might do a lot for you right now...
Annie - One after another, kid, like Allie said, sometimes you just deal with it an hour at a time. Thinking about you, sending many hugs.2 -
Tracey - do you think your DH is also worried about his mom? And do the shorter days affect him? Working nights like that is hard on a person when we evolved to be up and active when the sun is up and it's light out and sleeping when it's dark. Add that to what Lisa and Kim mentioned, he might have a lot troubling him right now. Sometimes just talking about it helps - often I was successful and drawing out what was bugging my DH when he'd get depressed and that seemed to perk him up. Sending hugs!!
Rori Thanks for the catch-up! Sorry to hear about your friend. Your relationship with N reminded me so much of mine with my DH - most of our courting was done via letters and long spendy telephone calls. Finally meeting each other sealed the deal, lol. Brought back many good memories. Would you please remind us how you met N? Ran into him at an event where you were working???
Your happiness and joy with this relationship tied in really well with some videos I've been watching.
Does this relationship take you back to being "young and in love" (or close to it) again? Reliving the thrill of new love you had when you were younger? Get this:
My latest rabbit hole centers around Dr. Ellen Langer. She has written several books, including "Counterclockwise" and "The Mindful Body: Thinking our way to Chronic Health." I think we have mentioned her in this group before.
I'm reading Counterclockwise right now. Langer has been involved in aging research for decades, and she proposes a lot of the downside of aging is the result of years of mindset that these conditions are inevitable. Doctors, family members, friends.... "what do you expect, you're getting old". She says it doesn't have to be that way.
Langer did an experiment where she took older men and put them in an environment exactly like when they were young, which was during the 1950's. The same music, same magazines, same movies, etc. They got a chance to "relive" that period in their lives. And guess what - after a week or so, the aging clock began to turn back a little bit. There's a part of them that thought they were young again.
In the control group, these other older men had access to everything from the 1950's but it was more of a "reminisce" scenario. In the present looking back, not the same as "reliving".
A couple of videos if anyone is interested and has the time - these interviews do a good job of highlighting what she's discovered with her research:
Lanette
SW WA State
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Rori-Nice to see you drop in. I think we can all "hear" the happiness in your voice when you talk about your friend. Sorry about your friend who is ill. Hugs.
Machka-Good advice to Annie about the backpack.
Heather-Sorry about your leg acting up.
Annie-Lots of hugs to you. You are doing a great job.
Tracey-Sorry about your DH. It could be a short-term phase. Be patient. I know how hard that can be.
Everyone on here has such great advice for our troubles. I wish I were more open to sharing mine, because you all could probably help me a lot!
We are going out to dinner for Thanksgiving. With just 2 of us, cooking a big meal is useless. I may stop at the store on my way back from my chiropractor today to see if I can get in and out without losing my mind. Today is probably the busiest day at the grocery stores, but I had a fantastic soup last night at dinner and would love to make my own.
Last night we went to a concert about an hour away in a casino event center (sadly, it was all Christmas music. Had I known that's what she would play, I wouldn't have bought the tickets). Well, in the casino was a Hell's Kitchen restaurant (by Gordon Ramsay). We managed to get a reservation at the last minute. It was insanely expensive, but it's also a one-time deal. We had a fantastic pumpkin soup, seared scallops, beef Wellington, filet mignon (frankly, mine is better), 4 drinks, and two great desserts. I don't even want to say the amount of the final check. Anyway, we liked the soup, it's good for us (generally) and I can make a bunch to have in the freezer or refrigerator. But, I don't think I can handle a big crowd at the grocery just to make it today.
The mister is cranky. He's been battling some sort of illness for a month. Has been on antibiotics which are giving him very unpleasant side effects. Today is the last day of those, so hopefully he'll perk up a bit. He isn't sure they are taking care of the problem. I suspect he has more than one thing. We will see.
I actually took a walk with a friend yesterday and it was rather nice. I haven't done that in a very long time.
Off to get things done. Hugs to those who need them.
Tina in CA10 -
Rebecca-Add me to the list that thinks you should give your son the plushie. That signifies a special relationship you have with your son.
Tina in CA4 -
Whidislander wrote: »Whidislander wrote: »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.
She has an attachment that sucks all the leaves up and shoots them in a bag thingie. Then she puts the leaves on her burn pile. Her granddaughters come out and help her. They are 6, 8,13. Each of them can drive the gator well. 😁
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
We mulch all our leaves and pruning and use them on our garden beds to help protect the plants and keep moisture in.
I was going to suggest bagging them like she does, then mulching them.
M in Oz
Now I don't know if her attachment also mulches them as they are sucked up, not quite sure how all that works.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
Our mulcher is a separate piece of equipment.0 -
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MIchele, when it's raining, we just walk less. I tried carrying an umbrella and it was too much trouble. Part of the kibble training with Bessie is training me to give it to her at the right time.Heather, what a great explanation of what clothes to keep. Yes, it's sad but it's smart to give away a wonderful dress that you won't wear again. You looked awesome in that dress and the memories will last foreverRebecca I think the plushie ramein gift sounds perfect for your son. He will love itRori thanks for sharing all the details of your life now. You are finding the things that make you happy
🌞🥰🐾🧤👣Barbie in NW WA2 -
Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 1hr 19min 42sec, 31elev, 3.03ap, 78ahr, 94mhr, 4.02mi= 383c
Strava app = 493c
Walk w/yogi only- 41.01min, 17elev, 3.07ap, 86ahr, 98mhr, 2.09mi= 168c
Strava app= 256c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 47.27min, 607elev, 124aw, 19.3amph, 97ahr, 120mhr, gear20, 15.25mi= 252c
Strava app = 337c
Zwift stats- 47.32min, 608elev, 124aw, 67arpm, 19.31amph, 15.3mi= 337c
Total cal 803
Did shorter walk because when I got home, gave yogi a coconut oil treatment and it had to stat on him for at least 20 minutes so I took him back out for a walk to let it soak in5 -
Beth-I think you are choosing very sensible approach. I always look at ingredients and see if there may be alternatives.
Rebecca-I gave YS (who is 32) a DragonBall Z t-shirt for Christmas last year and he was over the moon. He still thinks the show is cool. ES will still go for Batman. Stepson loves legos. You know what works for your kids. My DIL I would not think of such things for her.
Tracey-I have never liked the idea of antidepressants for me, I prefer to find other ways to help me through down times (exercise, meditation, etc.). May instead of pushing a medical treatment for your husband, ask him/help him develop a non-medication plan. Please don't get me wrong-I know they are helpful to many people but they are not everyone's cup of tea.
Lanette-you come up with such interesting research and studies. I wonder if I would be younger if I went back into 1960's mode?
Tina-that dinner sounds wonderful! I hop DH feels better (or they figure it out).
Allie-hope you feel better. Do you have an urgent care center near you? I have used them and the minute clinics at CVS when not able to get into doctor. They are much cheaper than the emergency room (and much faster).
Foot doctor seemed surprised that therapy company had not gotten in touch with me. She is resending things this afternoon. She said there were a couple of choices and it depends upon what insurance approves. She said I will most like have a co-pay. I told her I don't care about that-I need some relief. She thinks the problem is increasingly that the arthritis is pinching the nerve (in addition to the inflammation). I would like to try the treatment for the injections before going down the road of further testing.
Off to make myna dish for Thanksgiving-it is just a jello, whole cranberry, nuts, apple, and orange rind that we love for some reason. It is what DYS wants me to bring so I will.
Good luck to all starting the Thanksgiving prep-don't over do it! And for those who have never experienced the insanity of an American Thanksgiving, it is hard to describe. But I think every culture has some day (or more) devoted to eating traditional dishes, being lazy, and arguing politics (or other similar topic).
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio8 -
Got to do some HIIT today. I get to exercise at home tomorrow since BK and the gym are closed. I’m planning to do a DVD for the rebounder. Then later in the a.m. we’ll leave for Jess’
After exercise, took my walk, then went to Aldi.
pip – the biggest problem I find when I make dog biscuits is that since they don’t have all sorts of preservatives in them, you can’t leave them on the shelf for too long. Of course, the dog doesn’t have a problem with that….lol
Ginny – Vince had a recall on his Genesis a few years ago. Hyudai didn’t take long to come up with the fix. The fix? A tire wrap! Now mine would entail hundreds of dollars so they’re trying to come up with something cheaper is my guess.
Put out more of the Christmas decorations. It seems like Vince is now taking it slower, not trying to do everything in one day. That’s good
Ordered another new chlorine resistant bathing suit. I really like them and if I’m going to be going to the Y’s pool, I’ll need it.
I, too, am ever so thankful for all of your friendships. So many times during the day I think of everyone here. You all are so wonderful
Tracey – I’m like you, I keep a box and when I get to something that I’d really rather not have (it doesn’t fit well, or whatever) it goes into the box and when the box is full, it gets donated. (((HUG)))
Rebecca – your son may be an adult. But we all have a little child in us. I for one think it’s a cute gift and he’ll enjoy it. Vince always said that he wanted a Corvette. So one year I got him a Corvette – a Matchbox one. He thought that was funny! So I think your son will find that plushie cute
Michele NC
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Got to do some HIIT today. I get to exercise at home tomorrow since BK and the gym are closed. I’m planning to do a DVD for the rebounder. Then later in the a.m. we’ll leave for Jess’
After exercise, took my walk, then went to Aldi.
pip – the biggest problem I find when I make dog biscuits is that since they don’t have all sorts of preservatives in them, you can’t leave them on the shelf for too long. Of course, the dog doesn’t have a problem with that….lol
Ginny – Vince had a recall on his Genesis a few years ago. Hyudai didn’t take long to come up with the fix. The fix? A tire wrap! Now mine would entail hundreds of dollars so they’re trying to come up with something cheaper is my guess.
Put out more of the Christmas decorations. It seems like Vince is now taking it slower, not trying to do everything in one day. That’s good
Ordered another new chlorine resistant bathing suit. I really like them and if I’m going to be going to the Y’s pool, I’ll need it.
I, too, am ever so thankful for all of your friendships. So many times during the day I think of everyone here. You all are so wonderful
Tracey – I’m like you, I keep a box and when I get to something that I’d really rather not have (it doesn’t fit well, or whatever) it goes into the box and when the box is full, it gets donated. (((HUG)))
Rebecca – your son may be an adult. But we all have a little child in us. I for one think it’s a cute gift and he’ll enjoy it. Vince always said that he wanted a Corvette. So one year I got him a Corvette – a Matchbox one. He thought that was funny! So I think your son will find that plushie cute
Michele NC
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Michele - I hadn’t thought of donating to a theatre, that’s a great idea.
The ornament I posted the pictures of are about 6” high. The ones I’ve worked on today will be about 7”. It depends on what I have for wood to work with.
Rori - I always enjoy when you pop in and tell us of your adventures. Sounds like you are enjoying your life.
Sorry about your friend, I have a friend that is as close as a sister, certainly closer than my brother and I can’t imagine life without her. Like you, I wouldn’t want her to suffer.
Rebecca - I can understand the worry about your sister. Is she worrying about taking it on?Taking her away from that may cause a decline in her health and happiness if it’s not something she is considering.
Debbie - I am always amazed how much you do and how little it seems to be reciprocated.
Annie - I’m sorry your parents are being so difficult. It sure doesn’t make it easy on you, but you’re doing a great job.
Barbara - LOL I wore stockings a few times, and did own a girdle I think I wore once. I think it’s funny when young people say they don’t wear girdles, shape-wear is basically the same.
Heather - I am the same as you regarding clothes that I don’t wear. I keep a bag in my room and as I realize I’m passing something over on a regular basis I put it in the bag. When the bag is full I donate it.
I like to clean when DH is away too. It’s my favourite time to do it.
Kylia - Having your wedding dress altered is a great idea.
My Mom was a very small woman when she was married. At age 13 I couldn’t fit into her dress to wear for a play at church. (I thought Mary should wear a wedding dress. Joseph wore a suit and top hat 😂). My Mom gave her dress to a family who couldn’t afford a dress when their daughter was married.
Beth - Vitamins were in our news yesterday, it seems our government is cracking down on vitamins that are not actually vitamins. I know this has been in the news for a long time that some companies are using placebos. I hope that this doesn’t affect Kirkland brand.
Lisa - I don’t make pie crust either. The first time I wanted to make a pie I asked my MIL to teach me. She said, “come with me.” We went to the local grocery store and bought Tenderflake frozen pie crusts. She told me to put it in my pie plate and not to tell Mike (My FIL). I’ve stuck to that recipe ever since. She however, makes pie crusts from scratch at times still.
Venting about DH:I’m concerned about my DH. Since his Dad passed in January he hasn’t done anything he enjoys. His doctor wanted to put him on anti-depressants in August and he said no. He thought our camping trip was going to miraculously fix him. Of course, it didn’t.
He has now started his winter work schedule, night shift and seems to be getting worse. He told me last week that he seems to be irritable for no reason. I asked if he had talked to his doctor about anti-depressants again and he said no that he’s not going take them.
He is not wanting to do his part on any of the ornaments that I know sell even after we had a long talk before I signed up for shows because I was concerned he wouldn’t. He is also taking the option of coming home instead of staying at work because he’s bored. I didn’t register to go to school until I had talked to him and he was willing to ensure we had money while I do it. So far this week he’s lost 16 hours of work for no reason in my opinion. The reason they have nothing to do is because we have no snow.
Last night he promised to work on ornaments and he burned 10 of the easiest design he can do. Told me when he sat down he felt sick. I told him it was because he really doesn’t want to do it. He got mad and walked away.
I’m left in tears. I know how difficult it is to lose a parent, I struggled terribly when my Dad passed, so I’m trying very hard to be empathetic and supportive but he doesn’t want to help himself and that makes it hard for me.
I made some new ornaments yesterday, today I’m going to go to IKEA and get a stand alone peg board to help with my display.
I also have to go to the post office.
Tracey in Edmonton
Is he on Vits D and a B multi?
Can you suggest going for a walk in the sun? Walk and talk.4 -
Beth-I think you are choosing very sensible approach. I always look at ingredients and see if there may be alternatives.
Rebecca-I gave YS (who is 32) a DragonBall Z t-shirt for Christmas last year and he was over the moon. He still thinks the show is cool. ES will still go for Batman. Stepson loves legos. You know what works for your kids. My DIL I would not think of such things for her.
Tracey-I have never liked the idea of antidepressants for me, I prefer to find other ways to help me through down times (exercise, meditation, etc.). May instead of pushing a medical treatment for your husband, ask him/help him develop a non-medication plan. Please don't get me wrong-I know they are helpful to many people but they are not everyone's cup of tea.
Lanette-you come up with such interesting research and studies. I wonder if I would be younger if I went back into 1960's mode?
Tina-that dinner sounds wonderful! I hop DH feels better (or they figure it out).
Allie-hope you feel better. Do you have an urgent care center near you? I have used them and the minute clinics at CVS when not able to get into doctor. They are much cheaper than the emergency room (and much faster).
Foot doctor seemed surprised that therapy company had not gotten in touch with me. She is resending things this afternoon. She said there were a couple of choices and it depends upon what insurance approves. She said I will most like have a co-pay. I told her I don't care about that-I need some relief. She thinks the problem is increasingly that the arthritis is pinching the nerve (in addition to the inflammation). I would like to try the treatment for the injections before going down the road of further testing.
Off to make myna dish for Thanksgiving-it is just a jello, whole cranberry, nuts, apple, and orange rind that we love for some reason. It is what DYS wants me to bring so I will.
Good luck to all starting the Thanksgiving prep-don't over do it! And for those who have never experienced the insanity of an American Thanksgiving, it is hard to describe. But I think every culture has some day (or more) devoted to eating traditional dishes, being lazy, and arguing politics (or other similar topic).
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
No Thanksgiving in Australia. It is not celebrated here.
Christmas is a fairly big thing.
Machka in Oz1 -
Michelle ~ We went to Burger King for lunch today. They have the best french fries around and I lover their Whoppers and Junior Whoppers. Sadly, no Burger King Restaurants near where we live.
Carol in GA4 -
Evening ladies
Well went to the ER was there for a good 3 1/2 hrs a couple chest xrays ,an EKG,bloodwork and waiting,all came back negative..
So im home,only problem is the darn blood thinners started bleeding through my sweater and had to go back and get bandaged up again.. and bless Tom he had Alfie.. and Had to drop Elena off at another emergency room for her daughter..
So I went and picked up Alfie too..
Im glad i checked out ok..6 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »Michele - I hadn’t thought of donating to a theatre, that’s a great idea.
The ornament I posted the pictures of are about 6” high. The ones I’ve worked on today will be about 7”. It depends on what I have for wood to work with.
Rori - I always enjoy when you pop in and tell us of your adventures. Sounds like you are enjoying your life.
Sorry about your friend, I have a friend that is as close as a sister, certainly closer than my brother and I can’t imagine life without her. Like you, I wouldn’t want her to suffer.
Rebecca - I can understand the worry about your sister. Is she worrying about taking it on?Taking her away from that may cause a decline in her health and happiness if it’s not something she is considering.
Debbie - I am always amazed how much you do and how little it seems to be reciprocated.
Annie - I’m sorry your parents are being so difficult. It sure doesn’t make it easy on you, but you’re doing a great job.
Barbara - LOL I wore stockings a few times, and did own a girdle I think I wore once. I think it’s funny when young people say they don’t wear girdles, shape-wear is basically the same.
Heather - I am the same as you regarding clothes that I don’t wear. I keep a bag in my room and as I realize I’m passing something over on a regular basis I put it in the bag. When the bag is full I donate it.
I like to clean when DH is away too. It’s my favourite time to do it.
Kylia - Having your wedding dress altered is a great idea.
My Mom was a very small woman when she was married. At age 13 I couldn’t fit into her dress to wear for a play at church. (I thought Mary should wear a wedding dress. Joseph wore a suit and top hat 😂). My Mom gave her dress to a family who couldn’t afford a dress when their daughter was married.
Beth - Vitamins were in our news yesterday, it seems our government is cracking down on vitamins that are not actually vitamins. I know this has been in the news for a long time that some companies are using placebos. I hope that this doesn’t affect Kirkland brand.
Lisa - I don’t make pie crust either. The first time I wanted to make a pie I asked my MIL to teach me. She said, “come with me.” We went to the local grocery store and bought Tenderflake frozen pie crusts. She told me to put it in my pie plate and not to tell Mike (My FIL). I’ve stuck to that recipe ever since. She however, makes pie crusts from scratch at times still.
Venting about DH:I’m concerned about my DH. Since his Dad passed in January he hasn’t done anything he enjoys. His doctor wanted to put him on anti-depressants in August and he said no. He thought our camping trip was going to miraculously fix him. Of course, it didn’t.
He has now started his winter work schedule, night shift and seems to be getting worse. He told me last week that he seems to be irritable for no reason. I asked if he had talked to his doctor about anti-depressants again and he said no that he’s not going take them.
He is not wanting to do his part on any of the ornaments that I know sell even after we had a long talk before I signed up for shows because I was concerned he wouldn’t. He is also taking the option of coming home instead of staying at work because he’s bored. I didn’t register to go to school until I had talked to him and he was willing to ensure we had money while I do it. So far this week he’s lost 16 hours of work for no reason in my opinion. The reason they have nothing to do is because we have no snow.
Last night he promised to work on ornaments and he burned 10 of the easiest design he can do. Told me when he sat down he felt sick. I told him it was because he really doesn’t want to do it. He got mad and walked away.
I’m left in tears. I know how difficult it is to lose a parent, I struggled terribly when my Dad passed, so I’m trying very hard to be empathetic and supportive but he doesn’t want to help himself and that makes it hard for me.
I made some new ornaments yesterday, today I’m going to go to IKEA and get a stand alone peg board to help with my display.
I also have to go to the post office.
Tracey in Edmonton
Yep, most definitely. Her joys of country living, isn't for the faint of heart, and that's what keeps her active. I think she just has to pay attention to the balance of it all. There's blessings and then there are burdens.💖
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa2 -
Hi Gals,
Tracey – I think Lisa figured out one of the underlying issues – the finances and fears. Could you have a conversation about the issues from that direction? Maybe DH would consider meds if it was not about his dad, but to work with you to fulfill the financial goals you have together?
Rebecca – yes your son is an adult, but all of your sons have the quirky bits, and just like the eldest still loves lego, your middle is a lover of ramen – and you love it together - When I heard you found a ramen stuffie I thought it was brilliant.
Love ya all,
Kim in N. California
Well its the eldest who I am wishing it for, and he's into everything Japanese. With anime posters on his walls, and cute Japanese cartoon animal fans that I got him when he was 3 yrs old. I am just disappointed that I let her trash talk my choices. She has no problem saying her mind to me, and I kind of let her. I need to be more assertive in defending myself against her telling me what to do.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa7 -
LisaInArkansas wrote: »Rebecca - I'm there with Kim, I think your son would be absolutely tickled with the plushie, and that you know him better than your sis does. Some of my most popular gifts have been a toy for an adult. I did something every year for my ex that was "if I'd had the money, I'd have bought you a real one," including a car and a space shuttle. Trust your own knowledge of your son.
Allie - Go if you need to, but sleep might do a lot for you right now...
Annie - One after another, kid, like Allie said, sometimes you just deal with it an hour at a time. Thinking about you, sending many hugs.
Yes, you are right. I need to listen to my instincts more than give in to my sisters rants. Her telling me that the gift was absolutely ridiculous, hurt my feelings. Just another thing I do wrong. From the clothes I bring down, to not wearing makeup, or how I do my hair, sometimes it can be too much. The gift thing just brought all her past judgements about my poor choices into the forefront. When I visit with her, its great don't get me wrong, but she tends to pick out her clothes and just say put these on. Or she tells me to follow her into the bathroom so she can put acceptable makeup on me. I am too tired from weeding or whatever to argue with her.😂.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa6 -
Rebecca-Add me to the list that thinks you should give your son the plushie. That signifies a special relationship you have with your son.
Tina in CA
Thanks! When I saw it, I instantly thought of our monthly pilgrimages to the ramen restaurant. Hopefully it will be a nice reminder for him.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa3 -
rebecca - sorry I got the boys mixed up on who was who.....
Kim1 -
rebecca - sorry I got the boys mixed up on who was who.....
Kim
No worries Kim💖👍🏼! I tend to go thru all the names before I hit the right one when they're all home. (oh the joy of being able to mix up like that). Its been so long since I have seen them together in the same room).💖🤗
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa4
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