WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2024

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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,825 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
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    She is quite the happy camper..but poor Alfie feels slighted.. had a burst of energy,so got one drawer of the shoe thing done,gave up on the last one ,but picked up around and started dishwasher.
    Trying to set up my perscriptions but kind of hard with a kitty parked on you.. but its nice..

    Gee thought i had sent this way earlier lol it is now 3 am,been awake since 12:30 went to sllep around 6:30 my sleep is a mess.

    Such a sweet looking cat, the grin you sport tells it all.😁💖. She will be your emotional support.👍🏼
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,889 Member
    Ginny--I understand about difficult staff member and being an adult. Somedays it is easier to just do it myself. Right now I am working on covering for co-worker until they decide was treatment they are going to do for her foot. The reason she didn't realize she lost her shoe is because she doesn't have much feeling in her feet and it was so cold she just thought it was that. They have sent her to a burn unit in Lincoln today to see what plan they can come up with and am praying she can do it out patient here. IF they do then I can set her up in a room here at the hospital and she can get her treatment and maybe work part time.
    Kylia--Yes she is diabetic and only 32. She lost her mom just before Christmas and so she is one not to ask anyone for help. We have had freezing fog and light rain the last couple days. A little warmer today. Still have a lot of snow on the ground. DH and I watch Barrett-Jackson and amazes me what some of those cars sell for. But fun to watch.
    Heather--Sounds like Edie has it all figured out and a good plan.
    Michelle--Sorry to hear about your friend. Sending prayers.
    Lisa--Love the duck night light. It would make me happy also. Thank you for sharing so I can be happy too.
    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE <3
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,212 Member
    Did Rita's squat challenge- 40, no stopping. Winded but ok.
  • pinh
    pinh Posts: 25 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    pinh wrote: »
    Hello all,

    Thank you Barbie, for continuing this group. I joined it once two years ago but my resolution petered out. I'm back and working at it again. I've had to back it up with support from my doctors because my weight hasn't triggered heart disease and diabetes, yet, but it is a matter of time, so I need to work this personal challenge hard. Inspiration from all of you also working through this is a real boon. I get setbacks and hurdles. I just love hearing when you are able to make your way and find a path.

    I started January at 279 lbs and hope to eventually get to 170.

    I love my family but they are zero help for resetting and building a healthier life routine. I try to tune them out and not talk about it with them. It's hit and miss with friends, too. I don't mind doing it for myself, but sometimes I wish I had someone to cheer about it with. -ajt


    @pinh , ajt - Cheering you can get here, in great numbers. I do remember your username, but don't, unfortunately, remember what name you wish us to call you or where you're from. I might suggest that you not look at the 109 you want to lose overall, but just look at this month, lose one pound this coming week, and then set a four or five-pound loss for yourself for February. Lanette has begun a weekly weight check-in for several of this group who need that kind of accountability, if that helps you. Or you could even set an interim goal of 28 pounds in six or seven months, as the studies say that losing ten percent of your weight will help lower your risk of serious health conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. You can do this!

    Lisa in AR

    Hi Lisa, My name is Anna. Thanks for remembering. I do agree about the smaller increments. I have some smaller goals. Weekly tasks about workout routines and little celebrations for each 10 lbs. Each day I am on program and working towards my goal is a great day. -ajt
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,623 Member
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  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,674 Member
    B)
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,707 Member
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  • hmjack1561
    hmjack1561 Posts: 17 Member
    Thank you! For all those who wrote supportive things to me.
    It is always good to know you're notalone in the struggles.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,648 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    M – what is the difference between a private school with a learn-to-swim program and public?

    Michele NC

    The Public.

    Or more specifically, heaps of bogan children who feel that crapping in the swimming pool is acceptable.

    And people who feel that making out or having water fights in the swimming lanes, while learn to swim classes are going on, is OK.

    I'm not positive yet but I am hoping that the pool run by the private school will have less of that sort of thing.

    M in Oz

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,302 Member
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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,090 Member
    edited January 25
    Heather: We had no problems with the storm, although a friend 6 miles away lost power for some time.

    Pg 54
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,539 Member
    Did REALLY poorly at Newcomer bowling. As much as I hate to admit it, maybe I need a lighter ball. But on the other hand, my foot is bothering me and it seems the only way I can get that insert modified is if I make a MD appt, which I don’t think is necessary

    M – I’ve been a member of the Y for over 30 years and in all that time, not once did a child (or adult) crap in the pool. There was one time we had to get out of the pool because a kid threw up, but that can happen to even adults. The lifeguards don’t tolerate making out or having water fights, they make the offending people leave the pool area. Guess things are different in Australia.

    Rebecca – I can feel your excitement. How wonderful!

    Rosemarie – want to hear something really funny? When we lived in the Poconos, as you would come out of the Y, right in front of you was a Dunkin Donuts. I know that the Y was leasing the land to them and so getting the money. But it was just funny that after exercise, you saw a donut shop

    Michele NC
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,648 Member
    edited January 25
    exermom wrote: »
    M – I’ve been a member of the Y for over 30 years and in all that time, not once did a child (or adult) crap in the pool. There was one time we had to get out of the pool because a kid threw up, but that can happen to even adults. The lifeguards don’t tolerate making out or having water fights, they make the offending people leave the pool area. Guess things are different in Australia.

    Michele NC

    I wouldn't say that things are different in Australia. It's a big country! I've been in several different pools in other parts of Australia which have been fine, excellent even.

    I can't even say this is how things are in other parts of Tasmania.

    But the main pool here has a bad reputation and several of my work colleagues have stopped going there for the same reasons I
    have mentioned and because they got sick when they went for swims. Apparently if a person is lucky enough to be able to snag a lane in the 50 metre area it isn't too bad, but those lanes are almost always full. And I am not up to swimming 50 metres.

    Several other public pools including 2 YMCAs have closed ... often maintenance and cleanliness issues are cited when that happens. It's summer and 4 local pools are closed at the moment. It looks like 2 might be permanently closed. Most were built in the 1960s or 1970s --they are falling apart and have been let go because it costs too much to do anything ... and few seem to care.

    Other places focus on kids ... all kinds of kids programs to the exclusion of adults.

    The thing is, we're a small island so when anyone suggests that maybe this area needs more public pools or improved public pools, the response is always "just go swim in the ocean. "

    M in Oz
  • pipcd34
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  • Rosemarie2972
    Rosemarie2972 Posts: 494 Member
    Carol: I hope you get to sleep. Maybe you have a way to play calming, meditation music. This helps me.

    Best,
    Rosemarie from Georgia
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,963 Member
    Heather - 10 years old! She sure is amazing.
    I don’t know if I would like private school, I think public schools give you a good mix of what society will be. Mind you, my only “experience” with private is what I’ve seen on TV so I’m really not that knowledgeable on the subject.
    It’s so hard making friends as an adult. It was why I started ceramics. I also have remained friends with a few that I worked with at the manor. We are meeting in February for a dinner.

    Annie - is there someone that would take your father swimming and out and about?

    My Mom rapidly declined when we took her license from her. As soon as she went into the nursing home she actually has had a very slow decline. I think it’s because of the social aspect, there are reports that loneliness increases dementia symptoms. She lived in the country her nearest neighbour in any direction besides my brother was 4 miles. Walking wasn’t an option.

    I’ve only been able to read one Dean Koontz book. I can’t even remember the name of it now. DH used to enjoy his books.

    Lisa - Good for going back to the elliptical. I love your night light.
    When Kaitlyn and Brodey were first together she decorated their bathroom with a sailor rubber duck theme. Brodey hated it. When the moved the first time after they had a little money he asked her to do something else, he told her he felt like he was being watched in the bathroom. Since then I buy him something with a rubber duck every year for Christmas. Last year he actually chose a rubber duck on the socks I bought him.

    Machka - when I took swim lessons there wasn’t any public swim at the same time. There was lane swimming, but those people are there to swim and then get on with their day.

    Rebecca - I’m so excited for you!

    Rosemarie - your excitement at cleaning and decluttering is bursting off the page.

    All of this decluttering and cleaning you’ve all been doing has given me the bug. I did get my craft/spare room done this weekend. There is a bit more that doesn’t belong there, but I need to wait for my wall and painting to be done first.
    I also got the top of the coat/broom closet done. I’m working on a plan in my head for the bottom, and I have the kitchen pretty well done. It stays pretty organized anyway because I just don’t have room to make it cluttered, but I ordered more Tupperware to complete one shelf of modular mates to help with getting more out of boxes and bags.

    I got all of my assignments done today. Unless there is homework assigned tomorrow I’ve got it all done for this session.
    Next weeks session is only one week, career strategies I think it is.

    I am going to take my Christmas village out of the china cabinet tomorrow. It will be empty and easier to move on Saturday doing this.

    I’ve been watching a series I had recorded called #textmewhenyougethome it’s terrible what humans do to one another. The difference with this show compared to a lot of the True Crime is that some are found.

    I should head to bed. It was another what seemed like sleepless night last night. I think I must have slept some though because I woke up before my alarm.
    The fund is at $9630 tonight. Almost 1/3 of the way to goal.

    Tracey in Edmonton
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,053 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,648 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Machka - when I took swim lessons there wasn’t any public swim at the same time. There was lane swimming, but those people are there to swim and then get on with their day.

    Tracey in Edmonton

    When my husband and I were last there, I wasn't taking swim lessons, but I noticed that the swim lessons were being held in the 25 metre pool during a time when the 25 metre pool is open to everyone and all their kids.

    The 25 metre pool is mostly a general swimming area, but has 3 lanes on one side. While the swim lessons were going on in 1 or 2 lanes, several of us were trying to swim in the 3 lanes, or all being pushed into the 1 remaining lane because there was a class on, or being pushed into the the main part of the pool where everyone and all their kids were. We tried to create a virtual 4th lane by swimming beside the 3rd lane.

    At the same time, everyone and their kids were playing and doing who knows what everywhere including in all 3 lanes, making it difficult for those of us who were there for a lane swim and making it difficult for those who were there for the class. No one seemed to exercise any control over anything.

    The day I came face to face with a "floater" was the last day I darkened the door of the place. Later I discovered that I was not alone in that experience.


    BTW - I can propel myself 25 metres from one side of the pool to the other. It's not pretty and I highly doubt it is efficient, so when I say I was trying to do lane swimming, it was me doing "the flounder". :lol:

    M in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,648 Member
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  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,407 Member
    Vicki-I hope something can be arranged for your staff closer to home. Being able to work part-time would no doubt be beneficial.

    Rebecca-enjoy your preparations for your sons!

    Kylia-luckily no road issues. I know we need the rain but as a friend said yesterday-could we get it every other day with some sunshine in between!

    Michelle-properly fitted orthotics/inserts made to your feet can make a tremendous difference.

    Annie-so good to hear you moving forward.

    Machka-I think it is very good your husband is picking up a new interest.

    Lisa-I am not surprised you have a Duckie nightlight.

    Just a quick read through this morning before stretches and work. Expecting another rainy day here but much warmer. Fog this morning but luckily I am not far from town proper so it shouldn't be too bad (and very familiar road).

    Working through things at work-seeing what duties were left undone. Prepping pay raised today so that will be good to finish. Mainly double checking the three that have other changes the same period and setting up my letters for their files. Really is easier to do myself-set letters up as a merge and print to their electronic file and email at same time. Technology can be handy!

    Have to remember to add some sort of squats to workout this morning for Rita's challenge. I doubt I follow the schedule but I will work to the total amount!

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio

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