WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2024
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From the beautiful sunrise of a seriously chilly Arkansas morning:
One reason I don't particularly appreciate driving in weather like this is because people get stupid when driving in weather this urky. My Alaskan husband is perfectly fine with it. That would be because it's well below freezing this morning. Every one of my joints knows it, too. It's supposed to drop another 14 to 15 degrees today, and then dust us with a little snow this evening. As the WTForecast app says, "Suck it up, cupcake." and "It's so cold you can see people fart."
I know you folks in the upper reaches of North America are at least slightly used to this in winter, but those of us in the more southern climes are always shocked when things on our bodies threaten to freeze and fall off. I'm already over the whole "frozen crunchy nose hairs" thing when I go outside and breathe in. This is when I envy Barbie her balaclava.
And... I'll stop cranking about the weather. Was musing on Machka's link about creating, and got boring, so I put it in a spoiler:I want to get a little further on my quilt this morning after I get Corey his second cup of coffee.
I talked to my best friend again yesterday, and she was marveling at being on the phone for four hours with one of her consulting clients that morning to fix their screw-ups (she's a bookkeeper and a tax preparer). I could tell she actually enjoyed the time she spent with them trying to untangle the mess. Realized after the phone call that her only creative outlet is working, and she says she's spending as little time doing that as she can.
I've encouraged her to develop a hobby, but I think she may need to get further into her "retirement," before she will be able to let work completely go. She's still got 80+ tax clients, and no real intent to stop doing that work, though she says she wants to.
Machka posted something about "creating," above, and that's what got me thinking about it. I always have many projects in progress, making with clay or quilting or painting or crocheting or building or designing or SOMEthing. Always. I have always had several things going on, even when I was working 60-hour weeks. I'm not sure I know how not to!
She and I have been friends for about 40 years now, and one of the first things I ever gave her was a piece I embroidered on friendship. It's genuinely part of who I am. Creating seems to be part of many of us, and it makes me wonder if the weight loss and health drive we have is a way to create or re-create ourselves, driven out of that same need.
Just musing this morning,
Hope it's a lovely Saturday, past, present or future,
Lisa in aR
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Oh dear. It is 20 degrees out this morning, snow on the ground, and currently freezing rain out there. It is going to be a rough weekend, weather-wise, but I am rather looking forward to just staying inside and relaxing. We will likely lose power at some point, because that's what we do.
20 degrees on the valley floor (Our house is at 175 feet above sea level) is almost unheard of. It feels like 6. Just crazy.
Thinking of you Annie. One step in front of the other.
Flea
Willamette Valley, OR6 -
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Today is Yellow Ducky Day. I don’t have a picture, but a camper left us a yellow ducky toy so my DH attached it to one of thy pylons that marks where the Gator is parked! I also sent celebrate a child day to both my grandsons.
RVRita in Roswell, NM4 -
(((Margaret and Annie)))
Carol in GA3 -
Kate-I have read 2 Robert Galbraith books. I enjoyed them. She wrote some detective novels under JK Rowling too. I tried one just before the holidays and couldn’t get into it.
I love Nightmare before Christmas. Disney licensed it many years ago and transforms the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland into a wonderful Nightmare Before Christmas theme at Halloween and leave it up through Christmas. The swag Disney sells with this is cool too.
I’m not a fan of gore, but I enjoy psychological thrillers.
I have a goal of clearing the food out of the refrigerator and pantry before doing major shopping again. This morning I made a veggie frittata with riced cauliflower, brown rice, eggs, cheese, julienned zucchini, pesto and herbs. I topped it with avocado slices and cherry tomatoes. It was very tasty and had 12 grams of protein.
This weekend’s activities include cleaning my bathroom and the kitchen, as well as raking leaves and cutting the grass in the front. I hope to get on another 5k walk/run or 2 in too. My rotator cuff has been bothering me lately, so hopefully I won’t make it worse doing the yard work. However I can’t put it off any longer.
My great nephew #2 made his grand entrance yesterday.
Tina in CA9 -
Annie and Margaret, (((big hugs)))).
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Good morning ladies!
Annie - sending big hugs to you today. Sounds like you have a lot of helpers and it will be fine.
Tina - congrats on arrival of the new great nephew! Great clean out the fridge meal. Enjoy being in that sunshine for us. Cutting the grass sounds neat right now.
It's a balmy 24F degrees here. Breezy east wind. Hens don't seem to mind, I'll take hot water out for them in a little bit. Already got an egg. The slush around the coop is solid ice so pulled on my "cleats" and I'm walking pretty, lol.
Have a had a fire in the woodstove since about 4, makes the living room nice and cozy and the air handler pulls it throughout the house.
I've been catching up on Vera re-runs, might have to go through Midsomer Murders again.
I am pooped. Up way too early. Going to try to get a nap in. A few snow flakes are appearing.
Stay warm and safe, ladies.
Lanette
SW WA State
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I had my first bath in a few months today. My grab bar worked perfectly for me. The bath is huge and deep and has no side handle. It is even difficult climbing in, let alone out! Plus I have to use Oilatum bath oil for my itchy shins, so it's like an ice rink. I've found I can wedge my heel in the drainage hole, which helps to manoeuvre myself up, and the bar helps me up. I also have a suction bar on the side, but don't put too much weight on it.
I told John I still might have to shout for him, but all was well.
Spoke to G this afternoon, who seems to be improving with the heavy duty drugs. She is not happy about taking them, but is resigned. Yesterday and today, she felt she had to get out of the flat. Small outings.
I'm really looking forward to seeing Edie tomorrow.
My veal stew was heavenly. I cooked it in white wine and finished it with crême fraiche. We had brussels sprouts with it. A few strands of tagliatelle.
Easy tv tonight. I've recorded some travel shows, so nothing too demanding. I have some good films recorded, but I haven't got the concentration to do them justice tonight.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
Hello all.. scary movies? A big no for me ..i hid behind the theater chair when we went to see Jaws in 1974
..and even Perfect Storm I couldn't handle
I got my little guy some puddle jumping boots at tractor supply a bit ago..
Annie and Margaret hopefully your days are soft and fuzzy..
Im doing laundry for Tracy ..there washer is shot and they have a new one ordered that will be delivered Thursday.6 -
After work made a cake for this lady. We’ll probably go see her Mon or Tues after ceramics. I’d forgotten how hard it is to ice
Update on pedometer: nope, it isn’t the battery. The time is displaying just fine. I chatted with the company and they say it is a fault of the pedometer and they’re sending me a replacement
I think this antibiotic is working. My gum is still sore and inflamed, but not as much as it had been’
I prefer movies that are humorous (like Groundhog Day) or that I can relate to, like Animal House.
Evelyn – Like you, I don’t get sweaty on cardio machines. My heartrate is up, but I’m just not a person who sweats a lot. If I’m sweating, the ambient air is probably warm
Speaking of heartrate: pip, I meant to mention, your RHR is wonderful. Last time I checked, mine was in the high 50’s. Not sure if it’s still there
Katie = sure wish I was given the option of a rental vehicle. Alas, I get to park in the driveway!
Gyms can be expensive. I believe a family membership to the Y is in the area of $500. I switched to the other gym which was something like $300. However, now that I’m on Silver and Fit (not Silver Sneakers), it’s $50 in either place so I went back to the Y since they have a pool
Tracey – congrats on the great score . Knew you’d do it!
Lisa – “so cold you can see people fart” Girl, you just crack me up! Thanks
I usually have something going on, too. Usually crochet (or some other craft) and ceramics at least
Annie – (((HUG))))
Tina – congratulations!
The other day my neighbor asked me about cutting this tree limb. I honestly thought he was talking about the tree at the back of his property. Well, I put something in Jess’ room and heard this saw so I looked out her window wondering which tree he was referring to. It seems that one tree on the side of our house split the other day in the strong wind. I had no idea. Of course, he could clean up his property. Now I’m wondering just how strong that tree is.
My new bedspread came so I put it on the bed. I was just getting tired of the old one.
Michele NC4 -
Today’s gratitude: hot running water; strong, knowledgeable, chiropractor; shelter from the storms.
Oh Annie, how very sad. Really brings it home to you where your father is. ((Hugs)) for your sister and you. Thankful your cousin will read the eulogy.
Tracey, Lisa, and Barbie, I almost installed WTForecast but couldn’t find out how much the subscription costs. Can you tell me?
Heather “grey of winter, bursting into spring.”
Margaret (((hugs)) hard awareness stage. Good for you for prioritizing your self care. ((hugs))
Lanette, not sure I ever aged past 19 in my heart… or maybe nine . . . Chrio worked the arm pretty good, sore today. Seems I strained/sprained all the muscles supporting the rotator cuff. Good news it’s strains/sprains, not tears. Rest, sling, ice and gentle movement are the rX, aspirin as needed. Joe’s been a champ, opening jars and the teakettle lid for me, and for getting Tumble OFF my shoulder when she laid down on me in bed. Aieee!
Carol I’m surprised your BIL’s memory care facility won’t allow people on oxygen. Makes no sense to me.
Joy -57C? with the windchill? :noway: Stay safe!
Debbie what is it with guys who think it’s funny their wives are frightened of scary/horror movies? SMH! I think it verges on abuse. Back in the early days of our relationship, Joe actually got me to sit through “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” afterward he said it was the best of its kind. I replied “Good, so then I’ve seen the best and I never have to watch one again!” And I haven’t. If he’s watching something scary, he’ll close the door to the man cave, and if the screams are too loud, he’ll turn it off and not watch it ‘til I leave the house.
Evelyn “I find if I pay for it, I'll do something, no pay, no go.” For me it’s the external discipline of a class, like line dancing, chair yoga or the pre-covid T’ai Chi, Better Bones and Balance. I’m impressed by all of you (especially you Michele) who direct your own exercise routines with such inspiring consistency.
Kay what a freak accident (garden tool causing garage door to fall. So glad all, including new car, escaped injury.
Machka I’ve never heard of training a dog to use a litter box. Mama “paper trained” all our puppies, back in the day before there were p-proof puppy pads. I have heard that some NYC apartment dwellers have balcony potties for their dogs.
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Tracey “but I think it would get better if we were able to debate and talk more than just listen to a lecture.” Could NOT agree more. Discussion leads me to think about and internalize concepts. Just listening to a lecture does not. Glad you’re giving your foot a break. I’m doing likewise with my arm but after awhile I chafe at the restriction and get bored. Then I try to do something and NOPE! Frustrating.
Rebecca good luck. Won’t be surprised it they schedule the kitchen repair EXACTLY when your boys come home. :noway:
Lisa #ThingsYouLearnAsYouGrowOldTogether
Flea “…We will likely lose power at some point, because that's what we do.” Yup. Makes me grateful it hasn’t happened yet…
Tina WOW! You and Kylia are Energizer Bunny sisters from another mother. Well done!
Allie sMiles’ puddle jumping boots, but in the third pic are they on opposite feet?
Michele hope it was just the branch and not the trunk that was weak.
Time to get up and do something, anything. Will try prepping veggies for fellowship tomorrow, should be amusing one-handed…1/12: Move: ZERO sets PT, chair marching. , Steps:4660Later, lighter, lovelies!
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=1 CI<CO net=174 vits=1
Live: Joe, readings, BP, ptT, ptS, chiropractor, Post Office, Grocery Outlet, Freddie’s, recycling. Wt:132,3
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.
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Barbara - WTForecast is free on my Droid phone - ad-supported at the bottom of the screen. Glad the damage was minor (not minor in pain, obviously). Poor baby!1
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Took Alfi to see Tom and Elena ,brought her Birthday present..
I feel horrible for them the house is 63 yrs old and because we have had so much rain the water is seeping up through the foundation they are wet vacing around the clock to keep up,he got rid of the sump pump because it was to close to the oil tank.
They were both happy to see Alfie..but boy has he aged.. between him bending all week wet vacing and his feet from working on them for 35 + yrs
Hmmm wondering is this is all karma..
Though I shouldn't be mean and say such things.
Smiley Miles had his boots on the right feet lol
He went home and was watching Toy Story.. they have taking nightmare before christmas out of his repertoire.4 -
Good afternoon! I am so slow to get on here to chat with you all.I love to read how supportive of each other you all are. I loved seeing the pics of the little guy playing in the rain puddle. It reminds me of my little girl doing that. My little girl is now 39 years old.
I keep plugging along and hope my scale moves in the right direction soon.
I groomed my Westie Zoey today. Now my back needs some ice, but she looks so good.
Have a lovely weekend everyone. Hope5 -
Hmjack- thats my grandson Miles though everyone here calls him Smiles..
Welcome.. my furry nephew is a westie ..he is such a good boy..Alfie is my little maltese mix who is a barky boy..tonight he is tired tonight lol4 -
Caught up with everyone. Having a busy time of it.
Gyms: I used to go to the gym, but I honestly feel that going and coming home is such a waste of precious time. I can work out at home any time I want to.
Life goes on regardless. We are travelling to Sligo on the West Coast of Ireland for the memorial service for DH’s cousin on Friday morning. It’s a 3 hour journey, and the service is at 1pm. We will probably book into a B&B on Friday night as it would be a long day if we drove back home afterwards.
I have Creative Writing on Monday morning and Monday painters after lunch. Tuesday morning is Craft.
We are going to visit DED after lunch tomorrow.
Heather: Glad you got your wee jobs sorted.
Allie: 🥰 Smiles and his boots.
Loving all the family pics.
Glad that we don’t have those sub-zero temperatures here, as a rule. You need those boilers working, gals.
🤗 🤗 🤗 and 🙏 🙏 🙏 to Margaret and Annie and anybody else that needs solace.
Miele failte to our new ladies.
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MargaretTurk: I am so sorry that it is time to bring hospice in. I hope they are helpful.
Annie: I hope the service/funeral went well and that your Dad held up okay. Very sad.
Heather: Dice Veal sounds delicious
Dr.KatieBug: Glad the new garage door was repaired.
Tracey: Congrats on finishing a session.
Vickie: Glad you are enjoying looking at pictures.
RVRita: I hope the blood pressure medicine is helpful.
Barbie: I signed up for World Walking. I hope it motivates me! I hope Bessie is okay.
Heather: I hope the homemade pizza was good!
Lanette: Up until this year, I always felt younger than my years. But during the caregiving I lost conditioning and this has not come back as fast as I hoped it would! Unfortunately I feel about 10 years older than my age. Hoping this changes in 2024!
Tina: Congrats on the new baby in the family!
Carol: I am thinking about your family and your brother in law.
Debbie: What a neat business! Selling 3D printed items!
Michele: I am so jealous you can walk to the Food Lion. Great that you Face Timed with PJ
Lisa: Congrats on using eh elliptical!
Machka: I hope all goes well going back to work!
I drove my vehicle this morning and enjoyed it! I think it is going to work out! I joined the Decluttering group this morning and accomplished quite a bit. The RAV4 is filled with bags for donations and there are several black bags of trash! I am very pleased with my productivity this morning! In the afternoon, I got tired and had to cut back. But I made a good and start and I am pleased! Next I need to sort through the spices...some are 15 years old. I should probably throw out all my spices and start over in 2024!
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs 3min 12sec, *carrying Chispa for entire walk 16#*, 71elev, 2.91ap, 85ahr, 103mhr, 6.16mi= 628c
Strava app = 755c
Housecleaning etc- 2hrs 18min, 4sec, vacuum, dust, make/refill hummingbird feeder, laundry fold/put away, rake front entry way and patio, 77ahr, 101mhr, etc= 653c
Total cal 12815 -
Barbara – it looks like it was part of the trunk of the tree that was weak. I have a feeling that Vince will want to have it removed (so will I for that matter). I must say, that I’m pretty proud of the fact that I’m continuing my exercise, as much as I can, even tho I’m working. I’ve had to modify it a bit, but I’m still doing something.
The plan for tomorrow is to do a Jari Love Ripped to the Core DVD, then probably take my walk, then go to WalMart. I peeled the potatoes for tomorrow and cut the ends off the green beans, took the apple crisp out of the freezer. I've never frozen it, but when Lynette called last time to say they couldn't make it, I just froze the one I had rather than making another. I think I need to make a meatloaf for us. I needed chicken or turkey sausage which I’ll get tomorrow
Michele NC2
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