WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2024
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Nothing special today. Counting down the days until we leave and I can exercise every day. The plan for tomorrow since I’m not working is to do the Tear It Up DVD.
Rosemarie – I wish the foot would heal soon! Unfortunately, the MD told me to keep stretching it and in 3 to 4 MONTHS I will one day notice that it doesn’t hurt. I was hoping for 3 to 4 weeks, but no go. Sigh
Church tonight, but at least I’m not lectoring. Trying to finish up some foods (like cottage cheese) so that I don’t have to take it with me.
Maitland…. - welcome! Or should I say welcome back??
Heather – love the picture
Rita – feel better fast
Tracey – love the blue and all the pics
Barbara – the foot isn’t really “hurting”. There’s a callous on the bottom of my foot (due to all my walking) and that’s what’s bothering me when I walk. It almost feels like a plantar wart, but not as severe. I’ve gotten to where right after I take my walk, I stretch on the foam roller
Reunions: I went to one for my grammar school but I have no desire at all if ever they had one for my high school. It’s been over 50 years, anyway.
Debbie – banana split cake? Does it have ice cream in it?
Am now at this one point in the x-stitch and I can’t for the life of me figure one part out.
Took my walk, went to church, had dinner, watched some TV (took a break from the x-stitch) now to get to bed.
Michele NC2 -
Thank you everyone.
I’ll post more pictures in a new post.
Heather - I so agree with rest. Some things actually get worse with ploughing through. My Plantar Fasciitis is a prime example of that. I’ll be paying for my weekend all week I’m sure.
You also have wise words to Rosemarie and Annie, I slept a lot when I finally started feeling like I wasn’t in flight or fight mode from work.
I had a dream about her last night. 👿
Betsy and Annie - I quit watching the news years ago, before my Dad died for sure, because he used to call me and tell me he had been watching Edmonton news and usually tell me what I should be aware of . In the first year or so we were out here I sent him a bus map, with where we lived, the girls went to school, what malls we went to and where Rodger and I worked all circled. It helped save calls when he knew it wasn’t in our area of the city.
Betsy - I hope your sister finds some relief soon.
Rita - feel better soon
Barbara - I’m on a wait list for the neighbouring city. So far nothing available
Lanette - my friend who injury sold her house is going to be living in a camper. I think it is more suited to warmer climates.
Rosemarie - I found when I was spending and not realizing I started tracking like I do calories and I was able to control it easier. My daughter and her husband have “no spend” months. They only pay bills, gas and groceries. It has helped them out a few times.
Michele - I have been told 6-12 months for my foot because I kept doing instead of trying to just rest it. It’s good you started looking at it right away.
I managed to get some of the bings back in place today. It was a lot. I hope tomorrow I can get it all done.
I realized today that my Grandmothers dishes are almost the same blue as my wall. I can’t wait to see them in my China cabinet. I’ll post the redecorated ones tomorrow
Tracey in Edmonton
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Reunions: I went to one for my grammar school but I have no desire at all if ever they had one for my high school. It’s been over 50 years, anyway.
Debbie – banana split cake? Does it have ice cream in it?
Am now at this one point in the x-stitch and I can’t for the life of me figure one part out.
Took my walk, went to church, had dinner, watched some TV (took a break from the x-stitch) now to get to bed.
Michele NC
The cake is a Graham cracker crust, next layer is sweetened cream cheese, then sliced bananas, then a can of cherry pie filling then a can of crushed pineapple, then a layer of cool whip, topped with chopped nuts. Then frozen until 5 min before serving. The pictures I say they had topped with some merishino cherries and choc. drizzle. That wasn't on the recipe I was given.
I am the main one in charge of the reunions we have for our high school. It is a small school and many of the kids I went to school with from kindergarten through high school. I was the least popular in school so it has been fun actually hanging out and chatting with everyone- no more cliques anymore.
Our 45th will be next year.
Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca
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Today’s gratitude: Shadow didn’t pull my bum shoulder at dog group.
Tracey beautiful job, well done! the Aspen and Jeb pics.
Heather yours to Annie, Rosemarie and yourself. Bravissima!
Machka “grief is exhausting” ((hugs)) I think that’s what’s sapping both Annie’s and Rosemarie’s energy. Takes time. . .
Welcome @maitlandshopgirl !
Betsy I record the news too, for watching when I do my PT exercises. When they’re done, so is “news time.” Not irresponsibility but self-care imho.
Rita I’ve been thinking about an Applewatch for the same reasons. Which model did you get? Two of the saddest words “children’ hospice.” ((hugs)) for the frustration and hope you’re feeling better soon.
Carol hope your sinus infection clears soon. ((hugs))
Debbie both the banana split cake, pina colada fudge and especially the loaded rosemary potatoes sound delish!
Lanette what blessings R and T are! I’m sure they feel the same way about you. “existing” in vans/trailers. In ’97 Joe and I with our 95 lb GSD “Rex” and cat “Roxie” moved into a 24ft motor home. While our house was prepped for sale, we lived in the driveway, then drove from CA to Boise ID and lived in a campground with showers from February ‘til our new home closed in April. In March we were joined by our 16 yr old nephew. For us it was a short term adventure. For the hordes of homeless here its shelter that the forest dwellers lack. Makes me sad.2/10: Move mins- wii:11 PT:0 d:0 x&a:0 dogs:47 Jeopardy walking:51 Steps:7377That’s it, caught up for now and time to snooze.
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=10 CI<CO net=324 vits=1
Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, ptT, ptS, hymns, Wt:132.9
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
February: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.
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Machka: I make time for focused thinking every morning. And several times daily. I don’t think of it as scheduling, as I have been doing it for so long it’s become a habit.
I often use mind maps to plan projects, and have a book I started many years ago when I started doing 5 year plans which I updated regularly. These plans follow the areas you posted in a graphic recently.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri3 -
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Rosemarie: My days are pretty full, so I don’t usually work on projects after dinner. I spend time with DH, and we watch TV, or I read, or play games on my tablet.
Just reading along.
DED is coming after lunch to stay for dinner, so off to get things prepped for her visit. DEGSon may be with her.
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It's so nice that you try to say something to everyone. I wish I had that kind of patience and perseverance.
I have been drinking the zero calorie effervesced soda water with the juice, actually. It really smells more than it tastes. It even says something like, "Infused." on the product. I wish it tasted like it smelled, but that would be too good to be true, lol.
The sugar habit is a pain in the but, but I've found juices with only half the calories, about 50, of regular juices. Even then I'm only using a 2 to 1 mix Soda Water to juice. So, I guess it's not too, too bad.
Glad you like my soups. What, exactly, is Beer Cheese soup? (BTW, I can' stand beer; does it taste like beer?) Here are a few more soups I made this week. Actually, it's soup week in one of my other rooms. So, these are technically reposts.
Tomato Bisque
Creamy Garbanzo Bean and Cabbage Soup
Mexican Corn Chowder (uses soymilk instead of milk and it works)
If anyone wants a recipe for these or the ones I already posted, just let me know.
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Good morning all:
I have been playing catch up reading. Went to Columbus Wednesday and just now getting back on track with things. Since I will miss a couple of days sometimes I am concerned when I read to catch up hoping no big tragedies. I am thankful that as I have read from mid-week on there have been normal things happening! No way can I respond to all.
Tracey-kitchen looks lovely.
Allie-I do hope Miles is better-such a worry with little ones.
Heather-your time with grand children is lovely.
Lisa-enjoy visit with son and fiancé. Have they moved closer to you yet?
Beth-one of my friends has the con clear implants. I believe they have provided some help for him but it was tricky getting settings correct. Also, his loss is primarily on left side and comes from a tumor of some sort that they really can't operate on (non cancerous though). I don't think it hurst to check out options.
Betsy-I hope the testing goes well and you receive some positive news. It is good you are there for support.
Annie and Rosemarie-I agree with Heather about need to get physical items eliminated also, With my ever popular UTIs my first symptoms are extreme fatigue and I get mood changes. Other times, I am just going through down times missing those who have left.
Regarding foot issues-no one is making predictions on mine! One ultrasound treatment last week gave relief. Not so much with one on Friday. I am calling Monday to try to get into Orthopedic doctor for second opinion (don't care for any of the other local podiatrists). I know I had the ct scan but there hasn't been a recent xray and no MRI. It can well be that it is what it is but I am not convinced it is just arthritis. In the mean time, I am stretching, limiting walks to no more than 2 miles. Picking up new microwave heat pack so I can use it easier.
Speaking of tiredness, I am back on antibiotics again. On my list is also finding a new urologist (although all of those tests have been normal. He says some women just have this bad luck). I am contacting doctor who took over from my internist who recently retired so will see what she has to say.
I did get some Strontium Boost (maybe Lanette discussed?). Don't notice anything yet. Have also started a wheat grass powered (can't find any mixed in local stores).
Going to throw laundry in wash. Moved very slow yesterday and slept a lot-going to try to catch up on things. Welcome to new ladies!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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Michele - could you please give more detail about massaging your foot to get rid of that callus? Something like that might help the toes on my right foot - one of them keeps trying to create a painful callus, I keep readjusting socks which helps. I want my 20 year old feet again, lol.
Ginny - glad to see you back. I sure hope you can get better answers about your painful foot. Good idea seeing an ortho surgeon. My foot doc is an ortho surgeon and so far has been on the money with his recommendations. Sorry about your recurring UTI's.
Yes, that strontium was mentioned in the COMB study for bone health, and I recall Barbara was using it. I'm eating 6 prunes per day - 2 each meal, and am curious if they'll have any effect when I have the DEXA scan this fall. I hope prunes plus the walking with weights will have beneficial effects on my bone density.
I've been meaning to mention - I watched an interview a while back with a urologist. She talked about the importance of physical intimacy for overall pelvic health. With a partner or solo. Keeps muscles in that area tuned up and improves blood flow. Good for brain health and longevity too.
The link if anyone is interested - it's nearly 2 hours long, I didn't watch the whole thing, but as I recall she covered a lot in the first 45 minutes or so:
Since Jason Momoa ignores my invitations for a nice "lunch" here at my house, I might be forced to go with Plan B myself.
Rosemarie - I keep an Excel budget spreadsheet and log every dime I spend. I set up categories for food, car expense, utilities, medical expenses, and a few others. I also know my monthly income and after doing this for several years, I'm able to forecast what my total monthly expenses will be. It has saved my bacon. The year after DH passed, I dipped heavily into savings to make repairs around this place, hope to keep things on an even keel this year.
Reminder - tomorrow is weekly Check-in.
Have a super day.
Lanette
Rainy SW WA State
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Ginny - Bad luck on the UTI again. I take D-Mannose twice a day, and it does seem to have cut down the recurrence. I've had just one since I started taking them. They can't fight it once it's taken hold, but I believe enough that it's helping, for me to continue with them.
I will ring the hospital on Monday to check where I am on the physio waiting list. It could be a long time. I'm pretty sure that it's some kind of auto immune thing. I really must organise myself to get an appointment with the doctor. This is not easy. You have to ring at 8.30, (hold on for ever), or turn up in person, to get on the list for the day. No possibility of making a future appointment.
This morning I conquered some fears of technology and created a reel for Instagram. It's my books, flashing in order, with a photo behind them from the era of the book. (Not that anyone would notice that! ) I did the slides on Canva and uploaded them direct to Instagram. I would have preferred a slower fade, but I was just glad to get anything up there.
The sun is shining after a night of rain.
Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
Good morning ladies!
Lanette you asked if I feel comfortable leaving dad alone. I feel like he is going to do weird things whether I am here or not, so I don't know. He doesn't use the stove, so that's good.
Yesterday we were supposed to go to my aunt's for a turkey dinner. She cancelled because she was quite sick. While I was in the shower, Dad went anyway and stayed two hours. So embarrassing. He said my aunt hid in her room most of the time.
I read a book and that lifted my mood a bit. "The Girl who Wants" by Amy Vansant. I have the sequel to read today.
Heather my doctor is watching my thyroid along with my kidney, cholesterol and other numbers. They seemed more concerned with my cholesterol. My dad has low thyroid.
Barbara I can look up my test results but I just remember the assessment of slightly elevated.
Thank you all for your concern over my mood. It is an ongoing issue. I think my father and I have not settled into a routine yet. He may never settle down, so I have to accept that. He was late for dinner last night so i let him have cereal.
I was thinking more about the Gottman's relationship research. They talk about bids for attention/affection. My dad is so deaf that he ignores most of what I say, and I stop talking to him when I feel annoyed. He very rarely says anything personal to me, but he repeats inane observations. There's room for improvement
there, but I'm not sure what he is capable of anymore. Dementia is so sad.
Anyway, happy Superbowl to those who watch!
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Good morning, my dear hearts, as another cloudy mucky day breaks over the Arkansas River Valley. Supposed to rain for 24 hours starting just before noon...
Ginny - Glad you're back and sorry about the UTI. I think I mentioned my urine test results came up negative, so they put me on the nuclear option for fungal, a week of fluconazole. It worked, at least so far, and I was not sure that it would. I'm feeling quite a bit better. Thanks for asking about the kids - this actually IS the move for John and Soraya; we're just the next-to-last driving stop on their way from their recent life in New Mexico to their new apartment an hour or so north of us. It will be good to see them. I haven't seen Johnny since his birth mother died, and it will be good to hug his neck... which is just a saying, in the end. I'll be hugging his waist, since he's 6'3" tall and I'm ... not. 😹They've both departed Facebook for their own reasons, so I can't track them, but he checks in on a reasonably regular basis.
Tracey - SO love that china cabinet - it looks absolutely spiffy with the bright white up against that blue.
Michelle in NV - I can't do what Barbara does and answer everyone either... she's amazing. But I also am in the business of removing stress from my life and that adds back a worry of whether I've missed someone or hurt someone's feelings, and I threw up my hands pretty early. I do try on occasion to catch up people I've missed, and I do try to catch the new chums, so they know they're welcome, but mostly not so much. We know we all care, or we wouldn't stay, so it works out.
Kim - I think of you often, and your beloved Levi. Many hugs headed your way, my dear friend...
No real plans here, just cleaning as my energy permits. Corey will probably get some shelves done in his sunroom kitchen after he has coffee. He laid beside me and let me sleep late this morning--I slept for nearly nine hours, and he knew his tippy tapping on his laptop would wake me, so he just rested and let me sleep! It's not our usual pattern; I seldom sleep late when he's there (he gets up at 4.30 a.m. on weekdays for work).
Am trying to get myself back to work on my niece's quilt, but have been reluctant for some reason... Also need to get cases created for the foam cushions for the sunroom couches, which came in last week. My ability to work in three dimensions was never good. These will just be 48"x24"x4" boxes in cloth, but my brain went sideways when I tried to figure out how to miter a corner last week. I'll have to try again, it would be a ridiculous price to order covers, and I have everything I need here to do it.
Still shocks me every time I look in the mirror and see my lack of hair. Lordie... well, at least my hair is actually growing again. You can't quite see my scalp showing through, but you would have been able to a couple of years back when I lost most of it. It will take a month or two, and I'll get used to it in the meantime.
Got our taxes done yesterday - I might have mentioned that my best friend does them. It's a nice continuity over the years. She was doing my taxes even when I was married to my first husband. I send my stuff to her electronically. She checks with me on a few things, if necessary, and files them for us, and the refunds, if any, show up in our account. She also does hers and our kids' taxes, so she's had to learn Montana, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oregon, Hawaii, and a few other states' tax requirements. She has software that does it all now. She's still planning to be here for the eclipse, but I reassured her that it won't hurt my feelings if she doesn't make it. They plan to be here in May anyway, in the RV, and I'm looking forward to that. I'll enjoy seeing her in April, too, even if I don't understand the reasoning...
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR
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Lisa glad you are feeling better! Good luck with your sewing corners. I'm sure you will get it done well.
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Annie - You stay in my heart as well, my dear. You're so much stronger than you know. Thinking about you.
Love,
Lisa in AR4
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