WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2024
Replies
-
Snowflake1968 wrote: »Heather - I hope they get it fixed fast for you! My biggest fear is that something happens to ours and we don’t have money to fix it.
Hopefully G gets some answers and an appropriate treatment.
Ginny - thanks for your insight. Today we learned more about helping children in care.
Have a safe trip.
Lanette - you impress me with what you get accomplished. I could probably do all of that but I don’t think I want to.
Annie - I thought a minister just kept things moving along and said a prayer or little sermon and a family member did the eulogy. That’s how funerals are here anyway. Is there a niece or nephew that may be willing to read the eulogy?
Carol - I’m sorry your DIL doesn’t make it a priority for your to see the grandchildren more frequently.
My Grands other grandparents used to complain they don’t see them often either. One time she said to me “you get the kids all the time”, I said “I just call and go pick them up” they are always up for it. That was 4 years ago and she has called once this past Fall to take the kids for the night. She then got upset because Michaela wanted to go home. They only visit with them a couple times a year and Michaela doesn’t ever remember spending the night there. They (other grandparents) live 5 minutes from me so it’s not a distance thing. They go visit the other grandchildren in Florida 2-3 times a year.
It was strange anyway, their son was told he wasn’t allowed to visit without an invitation when his mother made him leave at 19. She wanted him to leave at 18 but his Dad wouldn’t allow it. She complains they don’t visit or drop in but has never told him the rules have changed. Their daughter lived at home until she was 25.
Kim - I like the orchestra metaphor. Glad you were able to get heat for your Mom so fast. I hope I’m never that difficult as I age, but fear I may be.
I agree about orchestrating the kids too. Almost all of my life I have been orchestrating or doing logistics of some kind.
Rebecca - what a beautiful painting.
Those Marketplace things drive me crazy.
Barbara - I hope you get relief soon. This is my dilemma with my foot by relaxing and staying off it as much as possible it isn’t so painful I want to cry and everything I’ve read says to do the exercises for it, use restore and ice. I can’t get my house in order and rest my foot. It just won’t work.
Michele - I babysat a couple of little boys that became wild if they watched Power Rangers. They wanted to mimic and fight and so on. I ended up not allowing it on because with those two and my nephew if he was there, plus three girls it was too much! My grandson is 12 and wasn’t allowed to watch anything violent. He still wanted to fight and wrestle so I don’t think it matters much. I think the important thing is how their parents talk about the shows with them and explain the differences between fantasy and reality.
Simone - Beautiful family.
Kylia - I understand selling the snowblowers, but how does it help the landscapers have more money in the Spring? Do a lot of them do snow removal in Winter?
A friend on FB posted a picture of a cup today that she needed. I told her I could make one for her. She asked me what I would charge. I told her shipping and a donation to the Kropla Baby Fund. I have it finished and will ship it out tomorrow.
I’m thinking of crawling in bed early tonight. I bought another plantar fasciitis splint and I’m hoping it will be better to sleep with.
Tomorrow is DH’s 59th birthday! It may be a hard day for him because I’m sure one of his FB memories will be his sister letting him know their Dad isn’t well. He was gone before a week had passed. It will be a rough week coming up for him.
Has anyone tried the new browser called DuckDuckGo?
Tracey in Edmonton
Thanks, I love it too.💖👍🏼
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
1 -
So we put in yet another trouble call for our water stained floor in the kitchen. Turned out the last management company we had before it was changed well they hired a guy, he came out to look at it, didn't do much except look, and then the management company paid him. Without checking to see if the work had even been done. Crazy. So now we are with Century 21 so its back to square one in getting this fixed. The plumber came and looked way under the dishwasher and said the motor was leaking water in the back. So its back to washing dishes by hand until I get a new dishwasher. They will have to replace the flooring, and wood underneath the linoleum. I hope it won't be scheduled until after the boys come and go. I need a working kitchen to spoil them via their bellies!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa4 -
Walk was nice- a bit chilly(I know, 46 isn't cold to most of you). Was worried about breathing the cold air but knew I had my inhaler with me if I needed it. Thankful that it wasn't windy. Was high tide so all the ponds and the river were very high. No walking on the beach and none of the little least sandpipers, killdeer, stilts, etc were out. Not sure where all the geese and swans were either. Very few birds at all.
Got my 11,000 steps in.
Tracked my food and at just 900 cal for the day- will have a little snack before going to bed. Way over on sodium again today. It is the quinoa soup. Calories are low but sodium is high- I have one more bowl full left.
Dinner was different Japanese dishes MIL sent home. Hijiki w/ rice, daikon/kamaboko/carrots/gobo, spicy cabbage with kamaboko plus I made some lotus root/brown mushroom/tofu in oyster sauce. I had 1/4 cup of rice with my meal.
I did have a cup of Royal milk tea to warm me up beings I still had calories to use.
No rain tomorrow so I will walk the wetlands. Big storm Saturday so won't walk MIL's dog.
Won't get my 5 days this week- will have to settle for 4 I think.
Better than I have been getting.
No class on Monday because of the holiday- if it isn't raining, I may see if my friend wants to walk at the park
Going to go do another breathing treatment then go to bed. Made it through the day with what will be only two treatments(should have done a third but didn't-glad I am not still doing 4 a day)
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA3 -
0
-
Today’s gratitude: one good arm
Chicken Kim in N. Calif we are birds of a feather. Neither do I do scary movies. Have nightmares enough without ‘em.
Barbie ((hugs)) and healing strengthening vibes to dear Bessie.
Michele Fingers X’d that FaceTiming with PJ gets to be a regular occurrence.
Machka would something like this fit in your awkward corner cabinet?
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Lovkit+ST-R-36IN-BLK-A&dc&crid=O6BBMRV4PL9Z&sprefix=lovkit+st-r-36in-blk-a+,aps,152&ref=a9_asc_1 Lovely patio/catio area.
Kylia sorry for your loss. ((hugs))
Rosemarie I wouldn’t believe that salesman either. Left spare key and manual on his desk? Didn’t know about Consumer Reports or recall? How can you tell when a salesman is lying? Like a politician, when his lips are moving… :laugh:
Tracey good luck with your cupboard and closet organizing.
Simone, Machu Picchu. Wow, well done!
Rebecca how long til the great reunion?
Debbie 46 is cold to me too, now. Back in Boise 45 was balmy but I’ve reverted to my native coastal temperature range.
Time to turn in for early chiropractor appointment. Know the sling helps, but want to start moving the arm again soon as possible. Really don’t want the shoulder to freeze up.1/11: Move:BUPKES. Steps:4634 better than Wednesday’s 2377Later, lighter, lovelies!
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=20 CI<CO net=158 vits=1
Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, ptT, ptS, Wt:132.5
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
January: Move more: dailyish PT, play with dogs, more steps than yesterday.
Fuel better: less sugar, CI<CO, dailyish vitamins. more AF days than not.
Live NOW: dailyish time with Joe, dogs, readings, Hebrew, meditation.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections
3 -
Simone: Sorry for Ty's medical problems
Debbie: Glad all is quiet with your MIL
Machka: Love that you have arranged your back yard so you can dine out outside some!
Kylia: My sympathy on the loss of your aunt
Linda: I hope your BS comes under control
Lisa: I hope the acupuncture is helpful
PIPCD: My license expires this year. I remember last time it expired they made me walk in the heat back to the car to get the car's registration for further proof about my name. This time I will bring the marriage license.
Heather: Do you practice French at French Circle?
Rebecca: Sorry about the Brio trains
Michele: I hope your friend with the tumor does well with surgery
I am up early and have done some decluttering. I hope to go back to sleep for a couple of hours. I am hungry and probably need protein. Maybe I will put together a spinach smoothie with yogurt!
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
7 -
Good morning ladies!
Barbie so sorry Bessie is ill.
Tracey my cousin will do the eulogy. I'm so glad she said yes!
Rita I like seeing the motif of the day, but it is hard to read on my phone.
My sister came last night. There was a sad moment when my Dad asked my sister if she had ever met his wife (her mother). Dad is definitely going downhill.
There will be lots of people in the house today. Hope dad does well. He may not remember his grandchildren from California.
Well I ought to take a nap while the house is quiet. Have a great day ladies!
Annie in Delaware
15 -
1
-
Simone - I walked the Inca trail to Macchu Picchu for real. I did the shorter one, and my son did the long, higher, one. 2001. I was always the last one on the trek, but I had a very sweet back marker who kept me going. Unforgettable.
Hugs for Annie.
Rosemarie - I am excited for you tomorrow! Are you able to share before and after photos with us?
Yes, we talk French at the Circle. When you enter the room you are in France. We have lectures on some aspect of French life, and get togethers. John doesn't like talking much, but he understands pretty well.
I enjoyed my little shopping trip this morning, after my writing session. The flower shop I went to often has sold up, so I went to chat with the builders. It's going to be a flower/gift/card shop, with coffee and some art. I will miss my chatty gay guys, but I'm sure they will enjoy their retirement. I know they had a link with Cornwall.
I also chatted to the grocer, the butcher, (bought a haggis for Burns Night) and the deli. Came home feeling grateful for my 'village '.
Now to paint!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
About three inches of snow overnight. Walk at 5 PM was great because the snow made the streets bright and easy to walk with dark skies and no flashlight needed. It is 12 degrees F this morning. I'll put YakTrax on my boots so traction will be good on my walk. Annie saw snow for the first time last night and has enjoyed it. Bessie has liked it since her first winter but they won't walk too long.
Rosemarie, I hope you will enjoy every moment with your new car. Don't let the salesperson's incompetence get you down.
Barbie in NW WA4 -
Good morning from the chilly day breaking here in Arkansas,
Annie - Hang in there, dear heart. Borrow from your sister's strength all that you can while you have her there. I'm sorry you're watching your dad begin the descent into dementia, it can't be easy to live with or to see it happen.
Kim, Barbara, Tracey - Just call me chicken Lisa, too, because I don't watch scary movies either. Ever. Or read horror novels. I spent too much of my childhood in fear to want to feel that way again voluntarily. During my first marriage, my now-ex-husband and my best friend would go watch the horror movies at the cinema while I was in the next theatre over, watching the rom-com or whatever. Grrrf. Shudder just to think of them.
Tracey - I actually picked up the WTForecast app, because it was intriguing. So far, it's been more on the money than the other weather apps I use, and it's funnier, too :
Barbie - Sorry the news on Bessie wasn't good, and hope the tests she's about to undergo don't show anything untoward.
Simone - Well done on the Macchu Picchu challenge! I don't personally do the challenges, because my body and under-brain tend to read "challenge" as a way to spiral out into obsession and self-damaging, over-the-top action. I walked away from that when I walked away from working. You may well get someone from this group who's interested, though. We've quite a range of women in this collection of rampant individualists!
Heather - Enjoy your painting. I've rearranged my craft room again so there's enough space, and really want to get back to painting once I've got this quilt out of my creative fore-brain.
The rain has finally left us, hitting central and eastern Arkansas now, and headed for our Ohio and Michigan people and then the East Coast again, but supposedly it's snowing outside again here. You'd think it was winter or something! I can see the fog, but it's so thick, it's hard to tell if it's actually snowing.
I was working in the craft room for more than a few hours yesterday, and it also got quite warm outside the last couple days, so no real reason to get a fire going. However, it's now plummeted from the edge of freezing to well below since I woke a few hours ago, and supposed to get even colder through the day, so I'm listening to the pop/crackle of a lovely, comforting fire. There was still enough light when he got home yesterday that Corey was able to get up on the roof and get the chimney cap put back in place.
The last couple days have been good - on the elliptical again each day. Not breaking any land speed records, but at least I'm moving again. Plus I had one of those breakthroughs on the quilt I'm working on. I'm designing it as I go, and finally figured out a way to use my sewing machine to applique the curvy bits I want to put on the quilt... Love those breakthroughs that make a design work, so very satisfying.
Time to goose that fire, find some breakfast, and get back to my quilt. Ah - yep, I can see outside again, and it's snowing sideways. Think I'll stay home...
Love y'all!
Lisa in AR5 -
Betsy in NW WA0 -
Today was another nice warm day and I spent some time in our new patio area. I've been soaking up some Vit D.
But a cool change has come in and it's raining. That's a good thing because it has been dry here for the last few months.
More work on the kitchen. My husband even got into a bit. Put away clothes and other things. Sat on the ground outside and did some weeding. Coloured and read.
My plan is to go back to work on Monday. We'll see how my fatigue and I manage that. Fortunately the job is not physically demanding.
But I may have to wait a bit to start climbing stairs again.
M in Oz7 -
Annie ... thinking of you. Hugs.2
-
Lisa--The doctor wanted to do the patch for 2 weeks, but insurance says we have to do this first. I just hope they can figure out what is going on.
Rosemarie--Glad to hear you got your car. I pray you have no problems and you can't hear the engine.
Kylia--Sorry to hear about your Aunt.
Annie--Prayers for you and your dad.
Well I have the monior on and hope it shows what they need. I am concerned as it only happens in no pattern. I told doctor I was afraid it wouldn't happen in the 48 hours I have this thing on. But he saw by my watch what it is doing. It's in God's hands.
Got up to blowing snow and wind chills -22. It looks like we got around 4 more inches of snow and it is blowing. Lots of offices closed and no school. I plan to get off work and go home and stay until I have to come back to work on Monday. It is not safe outside. I have been working on putting photos from books into boxes. Saving a lot of room and fun looking at the pictures. I am up to year 1999. Love my pictures.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE8 -
I’m on another medication, this time for my blood pressure. I also was asked to take my Bp twice a day for the next 10 days at least. So adding that to my list! 🙄 Next up, cataract surgery on my right eye the 24th of January.
I attempted to resize my screenshots to fit your phones. Let me know if it works!
Today is kiss a ginger, (hmmm one of the rangers is a ginger!) and pharmacists day ( a high school friend I’m still in touch with is a retired pharmacist so will send her a hello!)
RVRita
6 -
Walked this morning for about two hours wearing YakTrax and it was delightful. Something about my pace or gait or something tells my pedometer that I'm not walking much so my pedometer that would have tracked 10,000 steps on the route I walked, recorded barely 5000. But I know I got the exercise because walking in snow feels a lot like walking in sand.
I downloaded the W T Forecast app and find it hilarious and accurate. Thanks to whoever suggested it.
I go to two walking sites on my computer each morning. Neither is a challenge, just a chance to keep track of my walking. One is called "World Walking" where I'm part of a group walking Africa. I've learned a lot about geography from this one. The other is "Walking 4 Fun" which is a man's photo journal of trails he's walked so each day when I record my steps, I see photos from that much of the trail that he's walked. No rewards, just the satisfaction of a job well done.
There's enough very frozen snow on the ground that Jake is going to reschedule his doctor appointment. Fortunately it's only to renew prescription and not urgent.
Barbie in NW WA6 -
Vicki - Hope the test thing shows some helpful answers. Hugs. Must be stressful. I get a fast heart rate in the night sometimes, if I am stressed, or had too much alcohol. I hate it, and it has helped me cut back on my drinking. But it's not nearly as high as yours. Reading a comforting book helps my stress in the early hours.
Stay safe in the snow!
My acrylic painting is still limping on. So far, I don't like it, but I have much more to do.
I then decided to try a quick watercolour, because John was still painting. I was very taken with the first daffodils he bought yesterday, so I had a little sketch of those. I wasn't sure for most of the painting, and was about to give up, but, once I painted the flowers in, I was happier with it. I feel it shows the grey of winter, bursting into spring.
Homemade pizza tonight with green salad. Friday night is wine night. Red wine.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
6 -
Today’s gratitude: one good arm
Chicken Kim in N. Calif we are birds of a feather. Neither do I do scary movies. Have nightmares enough without ‘em.
Barbie ((hugs)) and healing strengthening vibes to dear Bessie.
Michele Fingers X’d that FaceTiming with PJ gets to be a regular occurrence.
Machka would something like this fit in your awkward corner cabinet?
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Lovkit+ST-R-36IN-BLK-A&dc&crid=O6BBMRV4PL9Z&sprefix=lovkit+st-r-36in-blk-a+,aps,152&ref=a9_asc_1 Lovely patio/catio area.
Kylia sorry for your loss. ((hugs))
Rosemarie I wouldn’t believe that salesman either. Left spare key and manual on his desk? Didn’t know about Consumer Reports or recall? How can you tell when a salesman is lying? Like a politician, when his lips are moving… :laugh:
Tracey good luck with your cupboard and closet organizing.
Simone, Machu Picchu. Wow, well done!
Rebecca how long til the great reunion?
Debbie 46 is cold to me too, now. Back in Boise 45 was balmy but I’ve reverted to my native coastal temperature range.
Time to turn in for early chiropractor appointment. Know the sling helps, but want to start moving the arm again soon as possible. Really don’t want the shoulder to freeze up.1/11: Move:BUPKES. Steps:4634 better than Wednesday’s 2377Later, lighter, lovelies!
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=20 CI<CO net=158 vits=1
Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, ptT, ptS, Wt:132.5
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
January: Move more: dailyish PT, play with dogs, more steps than yesterday.
Fuel better: less sugar, CI<CO, dailyish vitamins. more AF days than not.
Live NOW: dailyish time with Joe, dogs, readings, Hebrew, meditation.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections
Less than a month!🤗💖
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa3 -
Good morning ladies!
It's below freezing but I'm not sure how much. I got tired of reading/hearing all of the doom and gloom worst case horrible wind chill "advisories" and the weatherman can have them, lol. Something I can't control. I might check it out later today.
Right now beautiful light snow is falling, sun trying to peek through. A teensy bit of a breeze pops up now and then.
All the hens made it through the night and seem just fine. The lame hen is doing OK. She can't get on the roost so I put down extra cushioning (one of those mats I stapled to the deck) for where she sits at night to keep her feet off the metal floor. I'm likely worrying about the lame hen too much - she's probably has more fat on her body than all the rest of the hens put together. She just eats all day and doesn't lay eggs.
Here's Dr. Matt's Friday message on mindset and labels. I wonder when this was recorded - he's in a T-shirt on the beach. I used to be very guilty of what he talks about - setting myself up to sabotage my hard work by rewarding myself with the food I'd been avoiding.
Barbara - I tried the saltwater rinse he recommended before bed. Makes sense, why not! I do have a minor concern tho spitting all that salt down the sink drain and ending up in the septic tank. It's probably unfounded though considering our bodies process salt through all the time that ends up there.
I watched a couple videos yesterday - Dr. Rose Anne Kenney from Ireland again, talking about aging. She said our minds are very strong so the old adage "You're as young as you feel" is more than just a passing comment. I'm 72 and most of the time feel 62.
Along that line, this just popped up in my FB feed:
Need to head out and give the girl's water bowl a shot of hot stuff. Check the hummingbird's feeder to see if it has ice in it. Probably time to bring it in for a little bit anyhow to get the chill off.
Keep warm, ladies, and make it a wonderful day!
Lanette
SW WA State
4
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 392.9K Introduce Yourself
- 43.7K Getting Started
- 260.1K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.8K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 415 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 152.9K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.6K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.5K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions