WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2023

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Thank you for all the comments on the sand table,yes its uber heavy with about 6 bags of play sand in there and alot of shells,some from my mom,but alot from Florida and Sanibel..my happy place..
Went to Aldi,Sams and Costco today.. holy moly Costco was hopping. I wore earplugs and just got what I needed.

You are braver than me going to Costco this time of year. I used to go weekday mornings as soon as it opened and could get in and out in about 30 mins. I went in early November (maybe even October), early morning on a weekday and it was packed. The parking lot was nearly full. It made me too anxious. I cannot shop retail during the holidays, normally. However, I did go to the mall on Monday to pick something up and it was nearly empty. I assume it's because the selection of items is very poor so people shop online (chicken and egg problem). I looked quickly for a nice pair of boots and I cannot say there was a single pair of boots that looked comfortable at all and there wasn't a single pair I even would consider purchasing. It was like a shoe department full of costume jewelry; looked shiny and was cheap.

Tina in CA

Still here. We’ve been doing decorating for Christmas. I have started to get the Christmas gifts in boxes and then I’ll wrap them all.

When I went to ceramics Mon I left my pocketbook there. The gal who runs it was supposed to be there at 12 to let me in to get it. She didn’t get there until 3. Unfortunately, I didn’t have my phone with me to text her to see if she was delayed. I did get my pocketbook, but we missed a whole day of decorating. We did a little that night. My plan was to get my pocketbook then go to the Y to get the member card and fill out whatever paperwork is necessary. Needless to say, that didn’t happen.

Had a dentist appt yesterday. The tooth where he tried to save it and not have a root canal is giving me a little discomfort. He thinks it’s the beginning of an absess so he prescribed amoxicillin and hopefully it’ll calm down. I’m honestly thinking that after the holiday and before we go to FL I should get a root canal. I don’t want this to flare up again if I can avoid it. I think I’m just putting off the inevitable. He did say that he wants a specialist to do it because evidently the nerves usually are in a “V” shape, but mine are together. A specialist will have the special equipment needed. He said that the cost would be around $1,000-$1,500.

I usually don’t work on Wednesdays but they asked me to work today because the store manager wasn’t going to be there and the assist. Manager had other things to do and couldn’t get to the prep so I came in. I asked her if she wanted me to come in tomorrow and she said she did since the store manager will be there but she won’t. No big deal to me. I have to get my car inspected tomorrow but that’s not until the afternoon.

Still no work (unfortunately) about the recall

Sue WA – why not donate the treats to the Humane Society? I know ours takes even opened food/treats

pip – I’m sure Santa will find the campsite!!!

Seems that the maintenance lady at the condo was let go, escorted off the premises by the police. Some of the posts on facebook about the incident – really stupid. People are saying things like “how can we get her reinstated”. Really, they don’t know why she was let go. Someone talked to her and they said it was unjustified. Well, that’s just HER version. No one knows exactly why it happened.

Made brownies for Vince today. I had this recipe and couldn’t tell if it called for 2 or 3 eggs. Previously I used 3 eggs and they came out too “cakey” so I made them this time with only 2 and they came out much better.

Ordered a bathingsuit in a size 10 and this type I really need a 12 so I’ll exchange it.

Kylia – what gauge train is that? “O”? Love the setup. If I let Vince have his way, he’d have it running thru the kitchen! Lovely tree

I may be wrong, but at work Jerry seems to be more and more nicer to me. Not sure what that’s all about. But he does still give me the rolling eyes when I ask him to do something (like get the lettuce or the pickles). He did mention to me that his sister (who is evidently his guardian. I didn’t think an adult could have a guardian, just have POA but I guess I was wrong) wants to put him in a group home and he doesn’t want to go. If he does, he’ll commit suicide. I think it may be a miscommunication. His sister may have said “maybe you should go to the group home and he interpreted it as she is going to. Whatever…..

Picked up my skateboard turtle from ceramics Monday

Tracey – love your pics especially the one with the tree on the back of the car

Johal – I get hooked on the solitaire, too.

When I can, take my walk around the neighborhood.

Gina – awesome weight loss!

Lisa – lovely fireplace. How wonderful of your brother to pay for your sister’s teeth

There is a Christmas party at ceramics Sat. Jess talked about coming down here that weekend so I signed her up for the party. Now she’s not sure she’s going. Well, I’ll take the cookies with me and I can always return the gift I got for her to give to Sam’s


Lisa – the best time I buy gas at Sam’s is early Sun. morning. I almost never have to wait for someone. That’s the time to go shopping and buy gas….lol

Laurie – I tell you, the older I get, the more Mother Nature and gravity are NOT my friend...lol

Annie – I’d let your mom be the one to decide how long she should rest. One day she may only need 5 minutes, another she may need 20

Stopped at the Salvation Army today. They ALREADY have the Christmas items on sale for 50% off! Found some ornaments and a sweatshirt. I don’t really like the one I had, but I like this one.

Ginny – Ironing??? What’s that….lol

Heather – yea for fitting pants!

Lanette – HUGS Suicide is so hard on everyone. So glad your sister is getting support

pip – yea for Yogi! What a great gift for Kirby

Wish we had a Cosco around here. The closest is about 20-30 minutes away. I’m thinking that one day while Jess is here I would want to go with her. Unfortunately, she hates to shop and I’d like to browse. Wonder if I can just borrow her card?

Michele NC

Machka - I don’t know if I could convince DH to go out, but I like the idea. Of course, this year he will be sleeping most of the day anyway.

Heather - I’ve seen those books I think they are a brilliant idea.
Your outfit sounds lovely.
I too would like to have dinnerware like yours, unfortunately I have to allow DH to have some things. 😂

Lanette - your ladies are very fortunate that they are in your care.
How tragic for your sister’s family.

Lisa - It sounds like Kelsey will have some people to meet when she returns from Hawaii. I imagine that there are a few stories like that that come out of DNA tests.

Allie - I love the table, what a great keepsake to have.

Beth - it sounds like just getting away without the purchases was nice for you and DH.

My MFP date was Feb 12, 2012 - in all honesty though I didn’t actually use it for a couple or three years if not more in there. I currently have a 5.84 year streak though.

Rebecca - I have family history on all sides except my paternal grandmother’s going back centuries. I need to spend some time going through it and organizing it.
My Dad’s father’s side i know goes back to 1600’s England. I’m 1995 my cousin and I wrote a book on the history following the direct line to us.

Joy - it’s not often you get service like that! It’s great the delivery went smooth.

Pip - what a great picture of Yogi, I bet Kirby will love the calendar.

Lanette - I’ve been trying to convince DH to go back to the gym since he won’t go on antidepressants. I think it would help a lot.

Allie - my Dad never did a POA but he did a will and they named my brother POA for my Mom for when she needed it about 7 days before he died.
My grandparents never had one.
In Canada it is usually the wife or child that makes decisions. It works well as long as the kids get along. My FIL did not have one and my SIL feels that her mother didn’t make the proper decisions for DH’s dad. It’s caused some hard feelings since he never let his wishes be known.

Rebecca - I chuckled at your comment to Debbie about the tree being decorated to her liking. Last year and this year Michaela and Kaitlyn decorated my tree. This year Kaitlyn mostly handed ornaments to Michaela and Michaela placed them. The top of my tree is a little bare.



Michele - love your turtle.

I went to ceramics tonight. I wanted to get a start on my son in law’s gift. Tomorrow is my regular night. I should be able to get it done by next weeks last night of classes until January.



Tomorrow afternoon we are going to Kaitlyn’s, she is going to cut DH’s hair for him.

Tracey in Edmonton

Tracey - My problem is that I do not have access to John's money, if he were incapacitated. It is a long-burning issue.
I need to find a way to bring it up again without letting my anger show. I don't mind at all if he prefers to give the POA to his younger daughter. Just someone needs to have access to funds if he needs care. If he doesn't do it the decisions go to Court of Protection, which is a nightmare.

He has facial recognition on his laptop and a secret stash of passwords in code.
I do know what investments he has, as I made him write them down, and we have both made wills. The problem would be if he had an accident, like Machka's husband, or dementia set in quickly, and he needed care. He is 78.

Oh well.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx