WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2024
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Hello to all.
Well, it's been raining again, but we don't seem to get enough to make much of a difference. It just makes everything messy. I hope all of you with real weather are staying warm and safe.
The gym-I hate them. They're too loud and it takes too much time to get through my workout because I usually have to wait on people to stop playing on their phones while they sit on machines. I have tried them off an on over the years, but about 15 years ago I decided never again (unless I want to start swimming) will I join one. I have everything I need here and the mister also works out at home and even gets stronger/bulkier. I'd like a more formal gym setup, but we can't agree on how to make that happen. So, for now, pretty much every room in the house is used in some way for some exercise.
Duck Duck Go-I use it and love it. I've used it for a long time. It just started to get advertised so it feels new, but it isn't. I use the plug in for Chrome and have never had issues with it being slow or otherwise.
Vicki-My mister went through that too. They never actually figured out what caused it, but put him on low-dose Lossartin. We put plastic wrap around it when he showered and it seemed to work.
Annie-Hugs to you.
Rosemarie-Congrats on the car.
Heather-I wanted to do the Inca trail hike. However, after our visit to Sedona where it was wall to wall people just trying to get that perfect instagrammable selfie, I am not sure I'd want to now. I will search some less-traveled paths.
Well, my niece-in-law is in labor with baby #2. I should have another great-nephew soon. I won't get to meet him until March, but I'll enjoy the photos and videos until then.
We went to a unique event last night. It was an Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy experience. We got 4 cocktails while performers "acted" out 4 of his most famous works. I wore a dress I'd purchased for a rockabilly festival in 2020 (but I think it's timeless) and never wore and shockingly, it fit me even with the weight gain. Many people dressed up. It was much more fun than I expected.
Here's a pic of it. I didn't get a picture of me in it, but I'll find a time to wear it again and maybe do up my hair.
Time to put on the new running shoes and get going. Have a great, warm and cozy day for those who have the cold and a sunshiny day for those "down south."
Tina in CA
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Tina: Sounds like you had a fun night at the event.
Annie: Hugs as you continue to go through a very difficult situation.
Rebecca: Sorry the management company is not quick to respond to the leaking dishwasher that's ruining the floor. Whenever our renter has a problem we jump on fixing it right away.
Barbie: Glad you enjoy the snow. Sounds like you have great clothing for the weather.
Brother-in-Law is still in the hospital and cannot go back to his memory care facility until they get his oxygen levels get to a point where he doesn't need to use a breathing machine. The memory care facility says they cannot take him if he has to be on oxygen.
Carol in GA6 -
Filled out Hospice paperwork yesterday. Even before filled out they set adaptive equipment.
I am in Marathon. Keeping up my way of eating is helping!
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((((Margaret))))
Carol - is your BIL making any progress on that breathing?
Tina - gorgeous dress. I'm with you on the gym - unless I'm there when it first opens and can grab a treadmill, the machines are a hassle. I hate to wait.
Debbie - so happy you and your DH had a relatively good week with MIL behaving. Sure makes a difference. Hope your breathing continues to improve so you don't need the treatments anymore. Glad you have it there as an option.
Barbara - didn't you go see the chiro today? Hoping you got some good instruction on how to get that arm working again.
Barbie - hope they can figure out what's up with Bessie. My vet has Rosie on a 7 days of Clavamox 62.5 mg every 2 months to keep gum infections down so she doesn't loose any more teeth. They do need to be cleaned but I'm hoping this will keep them intact in the meantime. Sounds like it's a good day for Jake to stay home.
Tracey - I need one of those cups, lol.
Joy - I don't blame Lucy for not wanting to go outside. My Rosie goes out on the deck to do her business and so far I've been able to coax her off the deck to do her #2. There have been years when it's cold I get the whole thing deposited there. Glad it's a big deck.
It's starting to get breezy here, this might be the wind chill they were talking about. No worries, I have the chicken run surrounded either by plastic panels or tarps. Looks kinda hokey but the girls think it's the ritz! Already got two eggs. They can take the cold a lot better than they can take the heat.
That's the update for now.
Lanette
SW WA State9 -
cityjaneLondon wrote: »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
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Allie - Nightmare before christmas is rated PG and from what I read about it I would be having nightmares - I do. not. do. scary movies.
chicken Kim in N. California
Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas? That's Athena's favorite Halloween movie, she knows all the songs and quotes the movie dialogue as the movie plays!😂
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Tina: Sounds like you had a fun night at the event.
Annie: Hugs as you continue to go through a very difficult situation.
Rebecca: Sorry the management company is not quick to respond to the leaking dishwasher that's ruining the floor. Whenever our renter has a problem we jump on fixing it right away.
Barbie: Glad you enjoy the snow. Sounds like you have great clothing for the weather.
Brother-in-Law is still in the hospital and cannot go back to his memory care facility until they get his oxygen levels get to a point where he doesn't need to use a breathing machine. The memory care facility says they cannot take him if he has to be on oxygen.
Carol in GA
And to pour salt on the wound, the new management company sent us a specifically printed with our names pamphlet on how to manage the winter with house upgrades. Things you would send to a home OWNER not a renter. Just shows how clueless they are.🙄
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Another thing to add to the gratitude list-- after Jake called to cancel hi 9AM doctor appointment because of the snow, they called him back and connected him to his doctor via Zoom to have his appointment virtually. Hooray for technology and our great health care providersThe Gym. When I split up with my first husband , I was offered a free month at a small gym that had separate days for women and men and offered personalized workouts. I went there three days a week for eight years until Jake moved in and staying home after work looked better than going to the gym. It was a magical time. That was 1988. Since then, my exercise has been at home or walking or dance class. I have enjoyed workout rooms at hotels but otherwise don't want to be bothered with having to drive somewhere
🌞☃️👣💨❤Barbie in NW WA6 -
Good afternoon, ladies.
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Good afternoon, ladies.
Lanette, those chickens are so lucky!
Barbie, sorry to hear about Bessie's health issues.
Heather, love the daffodils.
Machka, your sitting/relaxing area is beautiful.
Annie, thinking of you and your ongoing struggles.
Well, some of you are probably tired of hearing about Alberta's weather woes, but I have to tell you it was minus 40 C here this morning. The Edmonton International Airport showed -57 C with the windchill. My nephew and his family are returning today from their 6 week vacation to the Philippines (visiting extended family). Are they ever going to be shocked coming from +33 to-50's! They are in the air to Vancouver right now and will be catching a connection to Edmonton, arriving at about midnight. My BIL is picking them up and taking some warm coats/boots with him.
I took Lucy out 3 times this morning for quick trips. She finally pooped quickly on the 3rd trip out. I ordered a package of dog pee pads from amazon yesterday and they should be here by the end of next week just in time for our more balmy weather. I can't remember who suggested this but thank you! I will be better prepared when we get the next onslaught. Poor Lucy is dealing with a dog mom who has never dealt with a small dog before. I put some newspaper down in a couple of areas inside as an option for Lucy. So far only the cats have shown an interest in sitting on the paper (silly animals).
I think the worst thing about this weather is that it came on so suddenly. It isn't unusual to get temperatures in this range, but we usually have a gradual build up before plunging into the deep freeze. We still have very little snow cover and I have heard that some people are trying to deal with frozen water lines and septic pump out issues in our area. I know we will be ok as our lines are down very deep so thankful about that.
Enjoy the rest of the day, ladies.
Joy
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My sky this morning! My DED actually got a rainbow in her pics!
Kylia in Ohio where it has rained and been grey since 9 am.5 -
We texted the family, offering to have Edie over on Saturday afternoon while Bea is at Theatre School. Apparently, Edie has a swimming competition then. But she is coming over after football on Sunday morning.
We will have lunch together and do something creative. I would like to show her some old family photos, but only if she's interested. She loved the ones of her dad when he was a baby. I think it might interest her to see pictures of her great grandparents.
Carol - Living close is a bonus, and the kids are still young. We see Bea every Tuesday because we pick her up from school. She is only 7. This won't last for ever. We are very aware that they are growing up fast and things will change. I hope they will still want to see us, but it is unpredictable. We are trying to make the most of each moment, but we often have to offer and make the first move, or they assume we are busy. We miss them terribly when we don't see them.
It has warmed up a little here. 6 °C in the day. I am still grateful to have heat!
I bought Scotch Eggs from the butcher for lunch tomorrow and some diced veal for a stew for tomorrow evening.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx3 -
He got to choose either pizza or eggplant..well you see what he chose lol
I use Duck Duck Go ,love it..
Im all set for miss Siri will get her next weekend but she is recouping at Doris house.. got her a breakaway collar and a soft sided carrier and some food today.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.
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
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Add me to those who hate scary movies- always have.
In high school, as a "reward" for being good/no cutting classes, ect, we got to sit in the gym and watch a movie- they picked "Tales of the Crypt". That was our reward. I freaked out so bad during it, my cousin had to walk me out of the gym. I was shaking so bad. I had nightmares for months. Still can't stand to even see the cover of that dvd. Dh thinks it is funny. He is all about scary/gory movies and shows. One of his favorites is Walking Dead. I will not be in the same room as him if he is watching it. If he is watching it in his room, I will close his door and turn up the tv in the bedroom(if I am in there) to drowned out the sounds from that. I don't want to see or hear any of it. He has it on loud so need to have mine louder, which I don't like, just do block it.
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walked the wetlands- a bit chilly but again, no wind. More people were out today. I guess getting their walk before the next storm hits. Was high tide. No beach at all this time.
Went shopping with dh before walking- got some steps in that way. At almost 11,000 so far.
Got some great deals- got two packages of chicken leg/thighs $2 a pack. Have them cooling in the pressure cooker now- food for the stray cat for the next few days-will freeze part of it too. Inside cats will get a little.
No plans for the weekend. Plan on going to church Sunday- missed the last two weeks sick and the week before was Christmas and I was at mom's..
No class Monday- will go walk someplace either alone or with a friend.
Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca3 -
Worked then went to CVS to get my prescription for the antibiotic. I need to take 2 capsules three times/day! Then started prebowling for when we’re in FL, then to pick up these quilts I had made with the blocks MIL had
Barbara – “a politician is lying when his lips are moving” ROTFLMAO
Lisa – stay warm
Everyone impacted by the storm – stay safe
I think the battery on my pedometer died, so I’ll try changing it. If that doesn’t work, then the pedometer is toast I think. Gee, I haven’t had it that long.
Tina – lovely dress. Sounds like so much fun
I remember one year when we were in PA it really snowed.. We shoveled a path so the cat could go out. He held it in.
Jess just called.. She has covid. Her cat was supposed to go to the vet next Wed. and we were going to meet her Mon for dinner and cat exchange. Guess we won’t be doing that. I need to go into the freezer and take something out for dinner Monday
I don’t care for scary movies. Or ones with a lot of violence in them
Michele NC
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Add me to the list of those who dislike scary/horror movies! I will watch a good mystery and even a slightly psychological thriller, but prefer fluffier! lol No way would I let my grandkids watch anything by Tim Burton! Their parents might, but they get Disney Channel at my house!
Also add me to the list of those who are shopping out of the pantry and freezer. Took all of the bananas out of the freezer the other day, there were 21 of them! Now I have a freezer full of banana bread.... I also had five more bananas that weren't looking too happy on the counter so I googled recipes and found a Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie. I'm pretty sure I've made them before, I remember the taste/texture. They are pretty good and even little bit healthy. The recipe calls for peanut butter and I use a natural one so that's a plus. Also oatmeal and whole wheat flour. No eggs or oil, but some honey. I didn't have any honey so I did substitute corn syrup. Really should put the recipe into this site and see what the damage is.
On going to the gym: I find if I pay for it, I'll do something, no pay, no go. I have a Y that is fairly close and I can pretty much always get the cardio machine that I want. I don't go at peak times, I'm usually not there til 9 am. That is first thing for me! lol I always wipe down the machines when I'm done, I don't get as sweaty as some, but it's a courtesy thing. There are folks who wipe down before and after, just in case the person before didn't bother.
We didn't get the snow that had the whole city in a panic yesterday, we got a bit, just enough to make it slippery and I live on a hill..... Fortunately I didn't have to go anywhere today, so I didn't. This gives the road crews more of a chance to get the salt/sand down before I have to go out tomorrow. It is cold tho! Not like what's happening in most of Canada, but cold for this neck of the woods. Going out every hour or so to that the hummingbird feeder. One more thaw, then it'll come in for the night. I have fresh nectar to put in it for tomorrow morning. Poor little things, they are all puffed up.
Hugs for those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to any new gals!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island4 -
Oh, Annie and Margaret. You are both dealing with some very heavy issues. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Take care.
Flea
Willamette Valley, OR4 -
Michele, in 2016 my 2009 Honda CRV had an airbag recall in February and the fix would not be available until the summer. They gave us the option of driving a rental at their expense until it could be fixed. I opted to trade it in instead.
Rosemarie, my sister and my daughter drive Rav4s. They love them. My new 2024 CRV looks very similar, and I adore it. My husband drives a Tacoma. I kind of wanted a Highlander when I traded back in September, but I didn’t want to pay the difference and Our Toyota dealership service center is awful compared to the Honda one. When I bought my very first CRV, I test drove the Rav4. Back then it still had the spare tire on the outside. Otherwise I would probably be driving one today.
We thought we were going to need a new garage door, but the serviceman was able to repair our old one. He said that maybe that will hold us for another year or so, before our 30 year old motor gives up the ghost. The handle of one of our garden tools got stuck in it; when Dave went to lower it, the jam made the end roller jump the track. We were very, very lucky that it did not fall far enough to hit my new car. It also shorted out one of the sensors so they had to be replaced. We would have just gone ahead and sprung for a whole new door if we hadn’t just shelled out a bunch of money for tree work and a new deck and wheelchair ramp.
In my skimming, I think I missed a post from a newbie from Georgia. Welcome! I live northeast of Atlanta.
I have been reading the Cameron Strike books by Robert Galbraith, pseudonym of JK Rowling. Anybody else read those?
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Whidislander wrote: »Allie - Nightmare before christmas is rated PG and from what I read about it I would be having nightmares - I do. not. do. scary movies.
chicken Kim in N. California
Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas? That's Athena's favorite Halloween movie, she knows all the songs and quotes the movie dialogue as the movie plays!😂
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
I watched a portion of it a number of years ago, and couldn't watch the whole thing.
Just not my cup of tea.
M in Oz2
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