WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2023
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Gratitudes:
Thursday 12/14: Mama, Papa and all the wonderful memories.
Michele, wow! I’d love to be your neighbor, your displays would tempt me to walk every evening, just for the lightening of spirit.
Annie ((hugs)) just ((hugs)) So hard to work out the couch vs armchair details of your new normal. Just thankful that your mom agreed to sleep in the hospital bed.
Tracey I’d love to hear you reading the story with inflections and expressions. Your individuality and creativity will shine through!
Heather your tea towel (our dish towel) and living room lighting wars sound exactly like ours, but you forgot the squeeze out the kitchen sponge/wring out the dish cloth. Sometimes I’m tempted to slap Joe with the sloppy, sopping things.
Love the expression “dirt blind.” I’m dust and dog hair blind myself 
WOW you play so very very well. How would you paint a tea towel? Is there a special, waterproof pigment? Aha you send the image and they print it. Brilliant.
Machka how ever did you clean the oily tea towels? Joe uses our dishtowels to mop up the grease from the top of the stove.
the “not stuff” gifts list.
Lanette what a blessing you are to Mrs. Roger. Hope she has a cane or a walker that will allow her to start her 15 steps with less fear of falling.
Kylia 50 dozen?!? Makes me feel less bad about the 4 dozen rum balls, 4 kinds fudge and batch of Matzoh Roca I made. Thankfully gave away more than half, and am doling out the rest to Joe in tiny bits. If I set the whole batch out, he’d eat it all at one go!
Margaret that “show up for yourself meme. Thank you very much, just what the Dr. ordered.
Barbie your Christmas Day dinner sounds perfect, especially the dessert
Lisa yours to Kylia about being kind to ourselves. Thanks, I needed that. Sure miss JanetR.
Allie sorry for your interrupted sleep, glad you’re not going to pay your respects to that bully’s mom. She should have done better imho. ((hugs))
Rita so sorry to hear about the aftereffects of your cataract surgery. Hope it was a success and your vision is all better.
Vicki …”and the memories will last forever.” Great perspective!
Rori what a special mobile. Share some pics of your crocheted ornaments?
Rebecca “… travels through a black hole…” at the FPO. :laugh:
Rosemarie, this is true wisdom “I have decided to do one thing each day for my enjoyment with the energy I have.” And inspiring. Thank you.
Michele, could you upload the video to YouTube? Accounts are free and you could post the link…
Through pg 36, but Ack! Past time to get up and get ready for line dance class. Need the steps12/13: Move: ZERO sets PT, Jeopardy walking. Steps:7453Later, lighter, lovelies!
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=-37, CI<CO net=-80 vits=.5
Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, ptT, ptS, H, both well pets, DDS, Post Office. Wt: 132.3
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
December: 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, meditate 3 minutes/day. Open heart and mind before mouth.
2023: Be of good cheer.
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Worked then went to Aldi. Honestly, I thought it would be jam packed. But it wasn’t. Then had to go to Lowe’s Foods for lobster cakes that Vince will eat. Also bought potatoes that we need since they were 10 cents cheaper than WalMart or Food Lion. They weren’t busy either. Then stopped at the Salvation Army. There were a lot of cars there but not that many people in the store. Just got a pair of shorts that I’ll take to the condo
barbie – Vince is the “I might need it” kind. Really, we had a bag of charcoal briquets. We moved them here! I kept saying “if we haven’t used them in 15 years, we probably won’t” “but we might need them” “if we do, then we’ll buy more”. I know that I have too many shirts, but I don’t feel bad buying them at the Salvation Army
pip – which dogs are those
Barbara – yup, walking outside makes me feel so much better. As far as the price of the chocolate chips – I buy them at Aldi. If I got them even at WalMart, they’d be much more expensive. Thanks for the katla update.
Heather – lovely decorations. You would never know that you haven’t sewn in 40 years
Yippee, looks like I’ll get to go for my walk
Loki was scheduled to go to the vet today at 2. Vince changed it to 4 so that he could be sure he would see Dr. Bi. Well, Dr. Bi called in sick today so we’re going to see Dr. B. this should be interesting. We go to the vet at 4 then have Newcomer bowling at 6. I’m going to suggest we have dinner at the bowling alley.
The reason he scheduled the appt is because for one thing Loki is due for his blood work but also because Vince feels he’s been losing weight, not as active, always going into hiding, not eating. He’s concerned that the cancer is getting to him. Personally, I think Vince is being somewhat of a worrywart. I feel “let him by comfortable” Just yesterday Vince said that he feels the same way. So why he wants to absolutely talk to the vet is beyond me. Well...we shall see. At his age, arthritis might very well have something to do with it. It IS colder.
Michele NC6 -
Worked then went to Aldi. Honestly, I thought it would be jam packed. But it wasn’t. Then had to go to Lowe’s Foods for lobster cakes that Vince will eat. Also bought potatoes that we need since they were 10 cents cheaper than WalMart or Food Lion. They weren’t busy either. Then stopped at the Salvation Army. There were a lot of cars there but not that many people in the store. Just got a pair of shorts that I’ll take to the condo
barbie – Vince is the “I might need it” kind. Really, we had a bag of charcoal briquets. We moved them here! I kept saying “if we haven’t used them in 15 years, we probably won’t” “but we might need them” “if we do, then we’ll buy more”. I know that I have too many shirts, but I don’t feel bad buying them at the Salvation Army
pip – which dogs are those
Barbara – yup, walking outside makes me feel so much better. As far as the price of the chocolate chips – I buy them at Aldi. If I got them even at WalMart, they’d be much more expensive. Thanks for the katla update.
Heather – lovely decorations. You would never know that you haven’t sewn in 40 years
Yippee, looks like I’ll get to go for my walk
Loki was scheduled to go to the vet today at 2. Vince changed it to 4 so that he could be sure he would see Dr. Bi. Well, Dr. Bi called in sick today so we’re going to see Dr. B. this should be interesting. We go to the vet at 4 then have Newcomer bowling at 6. I’m going to suggest we have dinner at the bowling alley.
The reason he scheduled the appt is because for one thing Loki is due for his blood work but also because Vince feels he’s been losing weight, not as active, always going into hiding, not eating. He’s concerned that the cancer is getting to him. Personally, I think Vince is being somewhat of a worrywart. I feel “let him by comfortable” Just yesterday Vince said that he feels the same way. So why he wants to absolutely talk to the vet is beyond me. Well...we shall see. At his age, arthritis might very well have something to do with it. It IS colder.
Michele NC
Ours, Chispa is the small beige one and Lucy is the other2 -
Barbara - Yes, you can get anything printed on a tea towel. Our Brave New World. I'm in love with it, as it is perfect for our decor. The colours are much more vibrant than I anticipated. When I tried to reorder they said they didn't have the image.
An old friend sent me an email today. She has so many problems, familiar to so many of you. Close family, physical health, etc etc. I used to be very close to her. She lives in my old university city,- Bristol.
I hope to re-establish a close connection.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx3 -
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They are doing Christmas Carols around the Christmas tree,im not in the mood to be down there.5
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The countdown to Christmas began at our house today when I took the turkey out of the freezer and put it in the fridge to begin defrosting. We already ate all the ice cream we bought on Sunday. Will we buy more this Sunday? Maybe if it's still on sale. LOL 😹🤣😅🤭 8 -
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs 3min 16sec, 83elev, 2.92ap, 85ahr, 105mhr, 6.05mi= 572c
Strava app- 741c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 32.12min, 217elev, 120aw, 19.7amph, gear30, 108ahr, 126mhr, 10.57mi= 190c
Strava app- 221c
Zwift stats- 32.17min, 218elev, 120aw, 54arpm, 19.70amph, 10.6mi= 221c
Total cal 7625 -
Heather: 🥰 the cake icing, the colour of the place mat, and the tea towel. Your decorations are lovely. This is one I made for my tree last year.
Mostly finished my cards ready for delivery.
Time for an early night after our early start this morning.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri10 -
Tea towel is beautiful Heather you and John are wonderful artists and chefs
I basically rested most of the day..
Im in hysterics over Christmas Vacation they dont make movies like that anymore lol6 -
Heather – love the tea towel
pip – for some reason I was thinking they looked different. Where’s Yogi? That’s probably who I was thinking of
When we were coming home from Newcomer bowling tonight, a car pulled into our development. I didn’t recognize the license plate but that’s not unusual. Then the car turned up our street. Then….it stopped in front of our house. We could tell they were looking at the decorations and most likely listening to Santa. Just had to smile. Glad we're making someone's holiday a little brighter
Michele NC8 -
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Hello my friends.
Lisa and Allie and Barbara and the rest of you all, thanks for thinking of me.
My mother passed Tuesday around noon. Life has been a whirlwind since. We got some of the arrangements made. My sister has been a godsend. When she gets emotional, she likes to dig into a task. I never had a guest who washed her towels!
One of the challenges is finding the original will. Current thought is that it might be stashed in a safe deposit box. Dad thinks he might have one, but there's no key. I'm thinking we don't need an original will because all of her property was joint with my father. So there is nothing to actually inherit, it just continues to be his. But I need a legal opinion on that.
We haven't agreed yet on the timing or flow of the service. My brother in law keeps commenting and I am not convinced. He wants to have a reception at the church. The minister said to use a restaurant because the church has no staff to set up or clean up or decorate. He said it's too hard on the family to be doing all that. It's really odd that he said that, and unfair after my mom hosted so many coffee hours, but it still stands as his recommendation for whatever reason. Sounds to me like he got burned by people who left a mess.
Anyway, we have a few days to figure this out.
And that's where I am at, dealing with arrangements. My dad of course is devastated and walks around like a zombie. He keeps trying to help but getting in the way. For example, he latched on to the question of what to do with her books. I told him three times not to worry about it tonight. Some of those books are mine, anyway. But he won't let it go. I bet he tries to box up and give away my books. Then he was asking about her clothes. Geez that can really wait a few days if not months. Let's get through the insurance and the will and the funeral and the obituary first.
Other than that it's been very smooth. So not bad so far.
Annie in Delaware
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So very sorry Annie.
I am glad your sister is there to help.
Can you give your father a job to do ... vacuuming because there will be guests? Tidying the yard because there will be guests? Even something you've done recently ... just to keep him busy with something simple.
Machka in Oz5 -
Annie - My condolences. So glad your sister is with you. You are going through such a lot. My support is winging its way over the ocean. One step at a time. Just to get through a day is an achievement. It must feel like a whirlwind. Much love.
Heather UK xxxxxxxx3 -
Heather – love the tea towel
pip – for some reason I was thinking they looked different. Where’s Yogi? That’s probably who I was thinking of
When we were coming home from Newcomer bowling tonight, a car pulled into our development. I didn’t recognize the license plate but that’s not unusual. Then the car turned up our street. Then….it stopped in front of our house. We could tell they were looking at the decorations and most likely listening to Santa. Just had to smile. Glad we're making someone's holiday a little brighter
Michele NC
Yogi just wasn’t in that pic
Here ya go
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Annie: My sympathy on the loss of your Mom. May your Dad and your family find peace.
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia3 -
Anne - my thoughts are with you.
Kim3 -
Annie- so sorry for your loss. It is a rough time but so glad your sister is there to help you and your dad through all of this.3
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