WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2024

Snowflake1968 · February 14

Machka - the botanical gardens are pretty. Foot issues are terrible to deal with they affect everything.

Heather - a lot of people don’t think of wills I think.

I knew it was pancake day or Shrove Tuesday today, I wasn’t sure why it was a thing. I looked up the tradition this morning.

Kylia - I only have carpet in one room here. I will probably get rid of it at some point. The next project here I hope is the levelling of one corner, when that’s done I need to do the bathroom and flooring.
What I’ll probably end up doing next is the living room. I have the plan, just need money and time to execute.

Margaret - people can be so insensitive at times. Sometimes they are just nosy, other times they genuinely think they are helping.

Kim - I’m glad that story helped a little. It sure rings true for me.

Rita - And they say we’ll never use algebra after school. 😂😂😂

Beth - I’m very excited for you.

Debbie - he could do the laundry himself. I know if he’s like my husband he would go without first though.
I do laundry every Sunday. Usually 2 loads. I wash sheets and towels at some other point during the week.
What does DH buy everyday?

Pip - that tile looks wonderful. If I had my way I would get rid of all tile in the bathroom and use an insert instead. I hate grout lines.

Allie - if I was Trudy I would say, I think it’s your turn today. I don’t understand people that won’t speak up for themselves in that situation. I often tell people I can’t afford something or that we’ll be paying separately.

Lisa - Rodger brings stuff home from work all the time. Thankfully the wood situation he takes care of. Last week he brought home a headphone set. They are nice, but we don’t have a use for them at all and they need to be charged? No cord. I don’t know why.

My daughter’s friend was telling me that one of her father’s found treasures almost killed her mother. It was an air compressor, he thought he had it working fine and it exploded. 😳

Heather - so glad you were able to get into the doctor and John was able to see the dentist.

My Aunt ran into the same problem when she remarried. He never did a will and she ended up with nothing after caring for him for years after a walking accident he had. Then to top it off when my Aunt was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and went to live with a daughter and him to a home, his daughter picked my Aunt up to “get her hair done” and she took her to the bank where she signed everything over to the daughter, even her own stuff. Terrible what people will do.

Well I went for my bone density scan today after class. Then my friend who just moved stopped in and we went to Walmart and grabbed junk food for supper.
She brought Jeb with her, as soon as Rodger left for work he got up on the couch with me and had a nap.

I had to do an IPP for school this week, it’s the third or fourth one that I’ve had to do and I haven’t enjoyed any of them or had more than 80%. This one we had to write our own case study. I used my brother as an example, but gave him Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. (He doesn’t, our Mom never drank, smoked or anything) I just used his name and wrote what he was interested in. Anyway, I got my mark back today and it was 100%!
I had to do another assignment today, I needed to start a resource manual so if we’re asked by a parent where they could get help in different areas we have an idea of where to send them. We had to list 10 in different things. I chose financial, mental health, newcomers to Canada, Youth Services. I can’t see how I wouldn’t get 100 on it as well. Then just the exam on Friday.

I’m trying to decide how to decorate my dining room walls. I need to have more stuff sold so I can dig through my things to see what I can come up with.

Off to bed now though,
Tracey in Edmonton

anmlmzdiet · February 14

So I've been ill for the past few days. Yesterday, MFP yelled at me when I tried to post my daily food, because I had eaten only about 400 calories. It decided I needed food therapy. Anyway, today I managed to eat enough by going on the BRAT diet plus a yogurt.

Tonight I'm feeling a little better, except for a headache that seems to be reacting to acetaminophen. However, I'm not really supposed to take NSAIDS due to my migraine condition which is exacerbated by them. I have to go back to my neurologist soon to get the right kind of medication. For now. This is what I've got.

I'll read and post more later if I can.

Michelle in NV

auntiebk · February 14

Today’s gratitude: Blue sea, sky, even marine layer was tinged with blue, lightened my “blues”

Welcome @misssixtea Claire, @ATnowornever April and @Mags_205 Mags from NC!
Lisa Maybe. . .

Love how you describe how Corey still thinks you don’t mean things that you say . . .

Margaret wise to prepare how you will respond when questions get too personal. ((hugs))
Rita could the watch have come off when you put groceries away? Have you checked pantry/fridge/cabinets? Fingers X’d for helpful bloodwork.
Kim good strong boundary! ((hugs))
Tracey what is an IPP? Congrats on your 100%

2/13: Move mins- wii:11 PT:14 d:0 x&a:0 dogs:0 stroll with D:55 Jeopardy walking:32 Steps: 7723
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=-12 CI<CO net=132 vits=1
Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, ptT, ptS, Wt:130.7

Today’s stroll and PT are catching up with me, time to snooze!
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.

skuehn48 · February 14

cityjaneLondon · February 14

My legs, especially the left one, were really aching last night. Couldn't get to sleep until 2.30. I ended up taking a double dose of painkillers. I tried foam roller massage, stretching, etc. Sooooo fed up with this.
G said she had walked 16, 000 steps a day in Montpellier, but she is on steroids. I can hardly walk to the shops.
I have the blood test this morning.
Poor John was utterly miserable last night with his painful gum. He has the antibiotics and took a paracetamol.
Wonderful Valentines day we will be having!

Best laid plans .........

We are having blinis, crême fraiche, and faux caviar for lunch. Plus Jamon Iberico. Champagne, just a glass. Then finishing off the champagne in the evening with the dinner he is cooking me. Jamie Oliver's Lamb shoulder with chick peas, preserved lemons, and tomatoes. The lamb is rubbed with Ras el Hanout. That is a bit hot for him, so I advised him to use half and half Za'atar. I soaked my very old chick peas last night before I went to bed. The recipe doesn't soak them, but mine are very shrivelled! We have spinach with it. And my Christmas desserts from the freezer. Must pick up a small pot of cream.

Time to get up, make him a cup of tea, and open our presents. No not that kind today, Tracey!

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

cityjaneLondon · February 14

John was delighted with his double ended pens.

He bought me some very arty gin glasses. Lovely. So we both bought presents for the two of us.

This are the cards we made. Funny how they represent our different styles.. I did mine with Edie, with a cardboard shield hiding it from John. John's to me has a cut out.
Sorry about the light reflection on the Matisse.

Love Heather UK xxxxxx

Machka9 · February 14

Got new Hoka Challengers!

I bought my previous ones almost exactly 4 years ago, and they were well worn. It was time.

This time I went with the wide version of my size because of my bunions, and I chose black. I could have gone with a really light blue/white colour scheme, but I don't wear white shoes, especially not running shoes!!

Aside from the blister I got yesterday, my feet are happy again.

Machka in Oz

Machka9 · February 14

Totally forgot it was Valentine's Day!

Just too busy again and it's not a big thing here.

I had a report due at work, and there was all sorts of arguing and back and forth with one of the business managers. I think the early assumptions were that I had a crystal ball or mind reading capabilities. Sorry ... my crystal ball is in the shop!

Machka in Oz

cityjaneLondon · February 14

The gin glasses John bought me.

Love Heather UK xxxxxx

kymarai · February 14

Machka9 · February 14

LisaInArkansas wrote: »

Machka - I thought you might like that one, considering your coloring page choices. It's only about 300 pieces, but it was tough to put together! I struggle with spatial awareness anyway, and the wood ones come close to shading over into 3D. I think it's a really good mental exercise for me. And not expensive. Just had to keep a towel thrown over it at night to keep Egg from pushing the loose pieces onto the floor! 🐈‍⬛😹🖤

Love from Lisa in AR

I would like to do some this coming winter.

And I will need that towel over them with Rhody around!

M in Oz

Machka9 · February 14

@kevrit -- love tortellini!!

SophieRosieMom wrote: »

Machka and Rita - thanks for the pedometer information. I've had many pedometers throughout my life, and know how to measure my step length and set this new one up accordingly. I'm going to fiddle with it and see if shortening or lengthening makes any difference. I've never had one with the 10 step error prevention and I think that's what's tripping it up.

Lanette
Sunny and cool SW WA State

I wouldn't actually worry about it. I tend to underestimate my exercise anyway. For example, I don't count walking in my office building or in shops.

I figure a bit of extra exercise is just something in the bank in case my body needs it to burn a few extra calories.

M in Oz

Anniesquats100 · February 14

Good morning ladies!

Well my aunt is in the hospital with pneumonia. I should have gone over there to the house last night, but I just sent my Dad. I was trying to pretend it's not serious but it really is. She is 88 and my uncle is 95. He would be in real trouble without her because she does his nursing care. They have two daughters and a grandson in the area.

Dad went to church. He told me he left the car running in the garage all night. He can't hear it.

So I'm going to cancel Teddy's appointment and try to support my aunt and her family today. Not sure exactly what that means, but I have to get over my inertia and my reluctance to get involved
and get my butt over there. Still not at 7 am. I can wait for my cousin's car to show up. My aunt and uncle live right across the street.

So today is a day to tell people you love them. And I love you, my friends! You are a big part of my life.

Annie in Delaware

LisaInArkansas · February 14

Good morning, my dears,

After a lot of long silences and avoidance, we finally sat down and talked last night and got around to the fact that our reactions to the items in the yard (far more than the boat) are both echoes from childhoods growing up very poor in large families.

He grew up with an ingrained drive to never get rid of anything in case it might be used later, and I grew up with the horror of looking like poor white trash because they kept everything in the yard (including old cars, boats, etc., known as "yard art") in case it might be used later. Chalk it up to the difference between growing up in southern Alaska and the southern U.S. (East Texas), and between growing up male and female, to a certain extent, too.

My mother had a horror of looking poor, even though we absolutely were. She painted everything that wasn't nailed down or red hot, up to and including my bicycle. She didn't have to buy the paint - my father was a painter/contractor and she took all his unused paint and mixed it so there would be enough. It was the most ungodly shade of yellowish-green I've ever seen...

So I caved. It just wasn't a hill I want to die on. But then there aren't that many hills I am willing to die on, in the end, so there's that. This just isn't one where we can ever agree.

More later - I was up at 4:30, probably excitement 'cause the boy will be here this evening. Going to curl back up in bed for a bit, see if I can get another hour or two.

Love y'all,
Lisa in AR

grandmallie · February 14

Happy Valentines Day from my little Valentine to you all !!
Morning ladies
Im up and awake..have to get up and get moving...
Today is the last day I take care of sweet Baby ,Trudy is at the Paris airport right now.
Tracy is getting her first ultrasound today.

SophieRosieMom · February 14

Happy Valentine's Day

Debbie - that photo of the kitties curled up and sleeping is so peaceful. They are beautiful little companions.

Lisa - glad you reached an understanding with Corey about the "yard art." Talking about this stuff with spouses is hard at times but so worth it. Have fun with the visitors - how exciting to see them again.

Heather - were you able to see the doctor yesterday about your aching legs? Looks like you are getting a blood test. Hope whatever the cause is will be fixed quickly.

Allie - adorable photo of Smiles. Good luck to Tracy.

Had a nice walk with my neighbor yesterday and when I returned, Roger and Mrs. Roger were in their driveway so I caught up with them for a few minutes. Every time I think this house and property might be getting overwhelming, I think of my wonderful neighbors and neighborhood, and the good conversations I get to have with them.

I'm still spending time down the YouTube "living in a car" rabbit hole. Again, not because I have any desire to do that, but I'm fascinated by how well some folks can live with just the barest essentials. I look around my house and think.... what if I went from 1700 square feet to 600 or 800.... what would I take with me? What furniture, what appliances, clothing, etc.

I guess it's kind of a different way of looking at decluttering, and especially cleaning out drawers and cabinets. Mentally preparing for the eventual downsizing move which might happen in a year or ten.

Taking Rosie to the groomers tomorrow and have started a pile for the "Free" box. Things I don't care if someone snatches and puts on eBay. Worn but usable clothing of DH's that I found in the closet. Extra canned goods and pantry items. Things that hopefully will help hungry and low income families in that town.

Make it a great day.

Lanette

SW WA State

margaretturk · February 14

Happy Valentine's Day!

barbiecat · February 14

Making a will is important. Looking at it every few years and updating is important, too, since things change. I've known situations of of spouses or partners tossed out of their homes by adult children because adequate wills were not in place. Our will provides that everything will go to the survivor of the two of us, provisions for bequests to others apply only after the second one dies. My parents had a similar plan. After my father died, my mother updated the will much to the surprise of my father's sister who assumed that she'd get nothing and that my mother would write her out. We don't have much to leave to anyone but having a will allows the person of our choice to get into our house and bank accounts and sell or distribute our stuff with greater ease than would be the case without a will.

Kim, when Sasha died, many people asked if we'd get another dog and I said something similar to what you said about after your husband died, would you rush to get a new one. My heart hurt for over a year after Sasha died and even now I compare Annie to Sasha.

Barbie in NW WA

LisaInArkansas · February 14

Regarding wills and such: I went back through my journal and realized we only finally got the wills, trust, etc., finalized last May, I honestly thought it had been longer. I started the process with the lawyer in February and then we signed it all about 90 days later. It was a HUGE weight off my shoulders and wasn't terribly expensive.

It's not that I was worried the kids would take everything or anything like that - it just makes me glad to know that our most responsible child will be the trustee if anything happens to either one of us. We don't have to rely on any of our scattered siblings to try to take care of things. And our daughter won't have to deal with probate, etc. I strongly recommend it, whether you are married, single or widowed.

The nap was a bust - a catnap at best. Ah well, I can get a few things done this morning. Cleaned like a maniac yesterday, so the house is in good shape today.

Later y'all,
Happy Valentine's Day!
Lisa in AR

pipcd34 · February 14

I woke up this morning to a surprise breakfast waiting for me. He was in stealth mode , I didn’t hear him cooking from upstairs ! Happy ❤️ day!

Oh , did I mention he makes me breakfast every Sunday ? What a guy, don’t be jealous ladies :0)

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