WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2024

GodMomKim · February 4

Hi Gals,
I’ve been reading but not participating. I sent good thoughts to each of you, cheers for the celebrations, hugs for the sad parts, welcome to the newbies and peace for everyone.
It was a 4-5 month decline, and the last 3 weeks were really tough but on Thursday February 1, I said my last goodbyes to Levi as he passed in my lap at the vets. We had 11 + years of friendship, love and caring. I am missing him terribly. I did choose to close the business for 2 1/5 days due to a death in the family, but am back to work as of yesterday at noon. Work is good for filling the quiet, but then night falls and I am alone with my tears. Time will soften the memories and I will be ok. I am hoping to do some overnight dog sitting in a month or so, as a way to get my dog fix and to earn a bit of extra cash. There is a possibility of a bit of travel in October so I will wait until that is either over or cancelled before getting a new doggie friend.

Love ya all,
Kim in N. California

dlfk202000 · February 4

Sitting here, waiting for dh's friend. We are riding together to do the show. Of course, he is late. He said he would be here at 7 and now, at 8 he is not here, said had some kind of car trouble.
Dh was seriously thinking about canceling on him before that. Huge storm hitting us all day(started last night-listened to the rain and wind all night. Worrying about trees falling.
I am ok going or staying home.

One post was this "A "meteorological bomb" is approaching the Bay Area today and is forecast to bring damaging wind, flooding rain, large waves, heavy snow, thunderstorms and even a chance of a tornado this afternoon"

kevrit · February 4

Today is a good day for a sweater! 30 mph winds again and 51 degrees outside make for a nasty wind chill. Good day for stuffed mushrooms and home made soup! BTW, I include the Independence Day of various countries for 2 reasons: 1. I don’t want to leave anyone out because of where they live, and 2. I don’t know where all the flags are from, so post so we can all enjoy them.

RVRita in Windy Roswell which will send me to OZ pretty soon on a spaceship!

Anniesquats100 · February 4

Kim what a beautiful dog! I'm so sorry.

Annie in Delaware

SophieRosieMom · February 4

Kim - Shedding a few tears with you right now.

So sorry you've lost your beautiful friend.

Lanette
SW WA State

dlfk202000 · February 4

two hours after he was supposed to be here, dh's friend canceled. Rushed to get last minute things finished and now, next show won't be for at least a month.
I think I will start looking for craft shows around here for us to do on our own.

kymarai · February 4

Good Sunday!
I truly felt the love yesterday! Have read along but busy. Kim and Allie Sorry for your losses. Debbie it is hard when someone doesn't follow through with plans.

Friday we got Sirius radio put in work truck so DH is happy. He also really wanted to get me a pair of boots for my birthday. What I want are some lace ups to wear with skinny jeans, leggings, and dresses. Something like these

Someone told me I was too old for that style! Whatever! I still need to find some like those. Did get these Friday night though.

Had a wonderful dinner with DH in spite of friends cancelling last minute. I probably shouldn't have been the driver....not drunk but definitely tipsy. Wine will do that. I wore my new boots with

One of these days I will remember to take pictures! I do still wear panyhose with short dresses in the winter, but put a run in the last pair in my drawer before heading out. Was a little chilly. We will just say that the only goal I met yesterday was water thankfully! I had over 74oz.

Thank you again for the wonderful birthday wishes.

Oh, my mother actually texted me to wish me Happy birthday on my birthday!!!! First time in years! Thank you Ginny for the birthday sunshine

Heading to see Cher the musical tonight with oldest daughter. This one is close to home.

Dresses I wear as often as I can! Jeans for work are not my thing, but hard to load and unload mowers in a dress! The men might like it, their wives not so much!

Have managed to read Bible, clean up spider plant, make bed, help DH hang 2 pictures, fix breakfast, and clean up kitchen. Need to do some work stuffs as I have 2 appointments tomorrow morning plus hair coloring tomorrow night. May try walking outside in a bit. DH has been good leaving me alone this long, should probably give him some attention- lol!

Healing thoughts!
Grateful for you ALL!
Hugs!

Kylia in another sunny day in Ohio

kymarai · February 4

The stripes in the lace ups are reflections of parts boxes at work. The problem with these is they are suede. Too much yucky weather here for more suede. I will keep looking.

KerryITD · February 4

Hi all! My name is Kerry and I'm back on MFP again, trying different ways to stay engaged with my health journey this time. I'm 64 and just "retired " from my computer job. I put retired in quotes for 2 reasons: I was laid off, it wasn't voluntary, but I can't bring myself to apply for any new jobs; and I have a farmers market business that now has become the main job, not a side hustle. So lots of changes for me this year. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

grandmallie · February 4

Kim- im so very sorry about Levi.. its just so very hard losing one of our furbabies..
Today I have to hunt the paperwork down for the accountant for Tuesday
Siri has found she loves the chair in the living room where I put a folded blanket ,and she has a lay of the land..
Tracy got rid of most of all the baby stuff that I bought for Miles,porta crib,infant car seat etc... swing
I told her im not in the position to buy it all over again,she will have to do what i did with them but back then it was tag sales and consignment shops.
Today it will be Facebook Marketplace and Once upon a Child which is a consignment shop.as of now ive done 99 % of all the diapers for mr Miles,hopefully by the time this new one is born he will be out of diapers..
She has read that diapers are made with some real nasty stuff ,and that the people making them ie: pampers ,huggies etc have to wear respirators and heavy duty ones as the components in the diaper are cancer causing.😳
So lately Ive been buying disposable diapers made by Honest. It is not made with all the cancer causing stuff in it.
Going to pick up the Alfster in a bit.

ginnytez · February 4

Machka-sounds like you need to learn to really relax!

Kim-so sorry for the loss of Levi. We have put down three dogs over the years, and while it was a release for them it was extremely painful for us.

Debbie-given the weather forecast staying in may be a very good idea, but seems like friend could have decided sooner. Seems like he was a bit undependable in the past at shows. Maybe going out on your own is a good idea.

Kylia-nice cow person boots! I think they would go very well with the dress. I like the lace up boots. I think if you like them, you wear them. Some things may be more appropriate for the younger group (can't think of anything right now), but boots? That is just strange. DSW Polaris had several of those styles last time I was there, Fairfield store may still have some (don't know if there is one closer to you).

Haven't gotten back to work stuff yet. Cleaning up around house, started laundry. Went for walk and stopped at Dollar General for a few things. Going to take a load of card board boxes to recycling. I walked by and checked that bins have room so will load up back of car.

Still enjoying the sunshine!

Ginny in Ohio

exermom · February 4

Hi everyone. Time just got away from me. I see there’s lots I need to catch up on

But first about me. Let’s see, did some HIIT Wed. and then took the water aerobics class. Went to ceramics on Tuesday. Made fudge since they were celebrating the birthdays in the month of January. Got my tooth pulled Wed. Not a dentist appt I was looking forward to. Right now I’m on an antibiotic but I can feel that the infection is going down. I’m supposed to go back to him on the 9th just to be sure everything’s fine for when we’re in FL. It’ll heal while I’m there. They did take an impression for the bridge so they can put that in when I get back. The only things I can’t do are drink thru a straw (as that may dislodge the clot) and drink anything hot. Not a problem. Of course, missed bowling on Wed. night. Had ceramics on Thurs since she wasn’t there on Mon. Soup kitchen on Fri and then we prebowled for one of the weeks we’ll be in FL. Lectored yesterday. Trying to get packed for FL. Have been working on this x-stitch for the lady who took care of my father. When I downloaded the pattern, it was in 12 pages! You had to tape the pages together. What a pain. Have to be careful that you didn’t cover some stitches but you also didn’t want to leave the space on the bottom of the page. Made a ham for us to have next week and then when we get back. Right now I have a salmon loaf in the oven. Also made chocolate bran muffins yesterday.

Jess and Colby are coming down to the condo and one day we’re going to go to the Space Center. I dug out my t-shirt from the last space shuttle launch (which was probably about 10 years ago). Unfortunately, the t-shirt is a small (yes, I used to wear them well) but gravity and Mother Nature have NOT been my friend. Oh well, I think I can get by for one day. We’re also going to go to Andretti Thrill Park. We used to go there when the kids were little and drive the goKarts. Jess wants to take Colby there as a surprise.

Did Body for Life for Women DVD and then the Jackie Xtreme Time Saver DVD. Then went for my walk. To WalMart and bought gas.

My girlfriend in Switzerland got my “care” package and liked it

Tracey – I’ve even been using the foam roller on my calve. I think they didn’t mention it because not everyone has one. I did find that when I’m standing at work, I have to be mindful but I can stretch the calve. Also, I found that (this is funny) when I am in church, if I put my foot up on the kneeler, I can drop my calve to stretch it and no one is the wiser! Hope you get off that water restriction fast

Tomorrow is Bryan’s birthday. I am going to send him a short “happy Birthday” email.

All the Christmas decorations are down and put away.

Lanette – a compression fracture is no fun at all. Vince had one many years ago.

Anna – congrats on the loss. Yea for the jeans

You know, I was really surprised that BK didn’t advertise their 1 cent croissant. That is, unless they didn’t take part in it. If they did, I don’t want to hear any more about this “labor” thing. Everyone loves a bargain, and that might have brought in people who normally didn’t come but may decide “hey, this is pretty good” and come back.

Haven’t used my laptop in a while so have it doing all the updates before we go to FL.

Bought Jess and Colby each a set of Corelleware for their birthdays. I don’t think Colby will mind. So they’ll have service for 8

pip – love your bathroom. I’m hoping that we can at least get an estimate of redoing the bathrooms down at the condo.

Betsy – Hope your sister’s cold gets better soon. Glad you made it back safely

Ginny – safe travels to you, too

kylia – never heard of histamine intolernant! Regarding your FIL – I agree. My father, when he was in his 80’s and the doctor kept insisting that he go on dialysis felt “i’ve lived my life. If God wants me, I’m going, dialysis or not.” I think that’s a great attitude. He felt “what are you going to give me? 6 more months of pain from my arthritis?”

Rori and Tina – great picture

I think the antibiotic is somewhat not agreeing totally with me. My stool have been somewhat soft (sorry if TMI). But I know it’ll go away. Last time I was on clydamycin the exact same thing happened and it went away after I stopped so I know it’ll happen this time

Ordered new glasses from Sam’s. Hopefully, they’ll come in before we go to FL

The new thread for February! I forgot that it was a new month! Where DID the time go?

Vince can’t find his Last Space Shuttle t-shirt. Guess that’s what happens when you have a lot of t-shirts. I don’t have many since I’m not a t-shirt person

Vince talked to Ken the other day. Ken was saying that Lynette goes for her last radiation treatment & she wants Ken there when she rings the bell. I always thought that was when you ended chemo and were cancer free. Not ending radiation. Well...whatever

Carol – HUGS

Michelle NV – Glad your grandmother is doing well

Welcome everyone new!

Heather – nice picture

Allie – congrats to Tracy and Kyle. So sorry about your aunt. It took a while for Clyde and Loki to be “tolerating each other”. Yet, by the time Clyde passed, they were the best of buds. Alfi would miss you terribly if he went to live with Tom and Elena. He might even resent you. That’s not even including how heartbroken you would be. He’s doing fine now, I’d leave it. First, try walking Alfi more. Would you maybe be able to take him to Tracy’s? Dogs usually do fantastic with children (sMiles). Can you bring sMiles to your place?

Kim – I’m so so sorry to hear about Levi

Sue WA – WOW! What a tenant! Has she always been this way?

Barbara – hope that shoulder gets better fast. You, too, Lanette

kylia – happy birthday

Annie – I very seldom wear dresses or skirts. I only have two, the rest I donated. For one thing, they were out of style. Not to mention that my body has changed

Lisa – so glad you can get a new tire. What a scary experience!

Phew! Caught up. Apologies to anyone I missed. Know that my best thoughts are with you.

Michele NC

bwcetc · February 4

Kim ... so sorry about Levi ... hugs

Allie ... sorry to hear about your Aunt. My advice would be to go on the cruise. I'm surprised Tracy got rid of Mile's baby things already.

Dresses/Skirts ... Episodes of DVT over the years and venus reflux problems have left me with unattractive legs so I gave up dresses/skirts years ago. Our church has become very casual ... so much so that when I wear business type dress slacks, I am almost "overdressed."

Stockings ... I think the short leggings make a lot of sense, but my feet would be complaining in dress shoes without stockings.

Dying Hair ... my hair started turning gray in my 20s and is now completely gray. I don't color. It grows at an astonishing rate and I would constantly be trying to cover roots. Not worth it to me. I tried cutting my hair during Covid lockdowns .... LOL ... I won't be doing that again anytime soon!

I have new neighbors! The chicken/goat/hobby farm family left on January 1st but we didn't see anyone move in for a few days. Then large construction dumpsters showed up along with a large work crew. I watched them fill 2 huge dumpsters! Turns out the new owners have had to gut the entire inside of the house! Farm smells, among other problems, had permeated everything ... The husband said it looked like a petting zoo inside? Yuck. It was an expensive home to have to do this kind of work, but the new owner has a construction business (along with another job) with multiple employees, so he can do the work. Yesterday, I finally met the wife and children ... beautiful young woman and two children ... probably ages 4 and 6. I think they're going to be great neighbors.

Today the sun is shining, but I'm thinking of all of you on the West coast! The weather is sure weird lately. Stay safe.

Beth near Buffalo

sh0tzz99 · February 4

Good day to all!

Allie-Sorry for your loss. Your aunt sounded very special.

Kim-sorry to hear about Levi.

Those of you having aches and pains, I send healing vibes!

Speaking of aches and pains, I may actually be getting my chronic feet pain under control. Or maybe my body has just accepted it and I don’t feel it anymore.

Since I’m not cooking elaborately anymore, I’ve started trying new cooking methods. Today was sous vide eggs. Took a while and they came out too runny. Will have to try again. I have mastered sous vide chicken.

Well today is the last day without Niagara Falls from the sky for a week. They are saying hurricane force winds, but we will see. It’s windy now, but not much stronger than normal. I’ll head out for a run before it gets too bad.

Those with the current and forecasted rains, stay safe!

Tina in CA

OregonMother · February 4

Allie.

Carefully think about your motivation. Are you trying to create another tie to Tom to keep the relationship going? This is a great opportunity for you to cut it, for your own emotional health. Not to be too blunt, but he has not been a friend to you, and I am highly suspicious of Elena's motivations of kindness. They both must be carrying quite a bit of guilt. You are a kind person, but you need to take care of yourself. Don't create unnecessary entanglements with people who have hurt you so severely.

Just a thought.

Flea
Willamette Valley OR

LisaInArkansas · February 4

(((Kim)))

I'm so sorry, dear heart. Thinking about you.

OregonMother · February 4

Kim. I'm so sorry for your loss of Levi. He was a beautiful dog and such a good friend to you. I'm glad you took time off from work. Take care, friend.

Flea
Willamette Valley OR

cityjaneLondon · February 4

Kim - So sorry about Levi. I know he was a great friend to you. Grieve all you like, he was one of the most important relationships in your life. (((HUGS))

Much love to all. Heather UK xxxxxxxx

SophieRosieMom · February 4

Ladies!

I'm running behind. Today is the last sunshiney day for a while, so restocking firewood, getting pruning cuttings cleaned up, whatever else I see. Back in the house for a little bit.

Allie - glad to see Siri and Alfie getting along. They might become good friends yet. I'd vote for walking (the weather might be dicey for a few months yet.) Is Tracy taking a long maternity leave to care for the new arrival?

Betsy - We're having a beautiful day in Washington. Even the cold and snow we get here doesn't last long as compared to Alaska and Indiana. I'm with you. This is home.

Barbara - thanks for the info about the "snick" in your poor shoulder. Super curious to see what the MRI shows. Glad you are doing some exercises to keep that shoulder loosened up.

Debbie - sorry that friend you were attending shows with flaked out but with the weather, might be best to just stick around home base.

Kylia - love those boots! Both pairs.

Hair color - I grayed early and up until I retired 7 years ago, would get foils every few months to darken it up a tad. Then developed an allergy to the hair dye so went au naturel.

Acid reflux - Last night, for the first time ever, I had acid reflux! Made the mistake of eating a little piece of pizza that I wasn't even hungry for before bed. After a couple hours of trying to sleep....urp. Giving my tummy a break today. Some habits I need to break are eating after 4:30 or 5 pm AND drinking black coffee on an empty stomach when I first get up. Will set out a chamomile teabag tonight for my morning beverage.

Saying NO - Spent some time last night "counseling" my friend T. She's just a girl who can't say NO and takes on much more that she has time for and consequently suffers stress migraines a lot. I've been down that road. Combine that with whiplash injuries she suffered in an accident several years ago. She feels guilty if she says no and people don't like it and pressure her, so she's coming by later today I hope (unless her migraine keeps her home!) to work on strategies to carve time for herself. I know it's not easy. It still doesn't feel right to me to just say "No" and not have to justify or explain it to someone sometimes. Getting better tho.

OK need to head back outside.

Reminder for the weekly check-in tomorrow.

Sending hugs all around!

Lanette

SW WA State

grandmallie · February 4

Flea- no not trying to stay tied to him..
Honestly.. for the reasons I said ,they have a large fenced yard and Tom dotes on him when he is there,but when I got there today he said when he lets him outside he goes to the side of the porch to look for me. And if he brings up the word Mom ,Alfie runs to the door waiting for me to come in the door lol.
So I don't think it will ever become a thing,but bless them the took care of him for 6 months after my heart surgeries..
Got a card,flowers and a cheesecake for Tracy for her Birthday, but dropped it off today and got to see my little man.. he is such an adorable little guy.

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