WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2024

cityjaneLondon · February 23

Great work, Tracey. Massive amount of work!

I was feeling a bit overwhelmed by the thought of having all the kids overnight. I talked it through with John this morning and he has offered to get the girls from school on his own.

I will go out to the shops after exercising and get extra food items. I'm making a big kids style Bolognese, and can cook two different kinds of pasta. Edie is gluten free. Will pick up more milk, rolls, and some avocados, eggs, raspberries or strawberries. Then just got to get beds and towels organised and put away anything incriminating. Hide Bea's birthday dress.
I thought for breakfast the girls would like California breakfast of avocado on brioche, or gf pitta, with poached egg.

Max will have bacon. My son is bringing round Bea's goats milk and cereal, along with their pyjamas etc.
Phew!
John does the heavy lifting of child care, so it all evens out.

My right leg was hurting all night and I was wide awake early. Better weather though.

I think I will start doing the twice daily BP tests on Sunday. Life is far too hectic!

My son and DDIL are going up to London. They have VIP tickets to a big, prestigious nightclub. Someone gave them to them. Balcony, drinks, etc. Wonder what celebrities will be there!

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

TerriRichardson112 · February 23

Tracey: That’s impressive.

Heather! WTG! Great result!

Out all day today so must dash.

🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

☘️ Terri

ginnytez · February 23

The person interviewed earlier this week has accepted position-they start in two weeks. It is while I am in vacation but I will have schedule set up to keep her busy. Will have a phone chat with her too.

Dinner last night was a typical business function-celebrating the community.

Meeting at 10:30 today off site then having lunch with a couple of people from it. May clock out early this pm and get a start on finishing some cleanup before kids come.

Take care all,

Ginny in Ohio

Anniesquats100 · February 23

Good morning ladies!

My Friday weigh-in is 183.4. Yay! Down seven tenths which isn't bad considering I went out to eat.

I have to do my Dad's taxes today. It won't be fun, but I'm trying not to worry until I actually have a problem.

Have a great day ladies!

Annie in Delaware

SophieRosieMom · February 23

Heather - what great news, you must have really struck a chord with them. Sometimes it pays to be assertive - squeaky wheel and all that. So glad they are interested in getting your problem diagnosed and referred on to a vascular specialist if need be.

Sounds like the night with the kids will be fine. Very happy for you.

April - southern Indiana is beautiful. Calves and lambs - sure signs of spring.

Hope you are feeling better.

Tracey - WOW, that binder is impressive. Very well done-your hard work will pay off.

Debbie - lovely photo of the swans and your wetlands. When I get the teleporter I'm going shopping at YOUR Safeway. Your DH finds such good deals. At my Safeway, the night deli crew gets busy pulling the meat off the rotisserie chickens that don't sell and they pack it into containers marked with a high price in the refrigerated section. I sometimes buy it if I'm in a hurry, I like the seasonings they use.

Annie - great job on the scale success. Smart thinking not to worry about your dad's taxes ahead of time.

Celebration - I spent a couple hours yesterday up and down a ladder many times (a very stable Gorilla ladder I purchased from Home Depot last year

) to staple (and hammer in the staples) 1/4" welded wire screen over vent holes along the top of the shop under the eave, where birds were getting in and dragging out pink insulation. I considered asking Roger to do it, but decided to give it a try myself. It was a stretch - working as high as I could reach standing on the top step of the ladder, but I managed to get half of them done. They aren't perfect, but should do the job. Pleased I had the leg strength to go up and down that ladder and arm strength to work overhead, especially using that heavy hammer without getting tired. I wouldn't have attempted this a year ago. Walking with weights is paying off in the leg and arm strength area.

I took an ibuprofen when I went to bed last night and feel good today. Very grateful.

Taking away the keys - It appears my friend T's 89 y/o FIL who didn't want to give up driving has gotten the word from his cardiologist to hand over the keys, at least for now, because of all the medications he's taking. And he's obeying the doc. He has another appointment in 2 weeks so that buys time for him to get used to having others transport him where he wants to go. He might find out he likes it. I have a hunch the cardiologist will keep the pressure on.

That's the morning update. Happy Friday!

Lanette

SW WA State

Machka9 · February 23

Glasses - we should get our new glasses / lenses on about March 6. My husband has been wearing glasses with prisms since 2019. I'll try glasses with prisms on March 6!

That's also when I'll go through a bunch of testing to determine what's causing the double vision and if there is anything else wrong. A couple possibilities are: a. the cyst in my brain and b. Sjogren's syndrome and severely dry eyes.

In addition to the newly found double vision, I am short-sighted but my eyes are changing so that I went into multifocals a few years ago. Plus I have an astigmatism.

My eyes have been changing rapidly enough recently that I've had to get new lenses each year. That's how I missed the double vision. I just thought my eyes were just getting worse - more short sighted.

I'm a bit more worried about my husband potentially needing surgery for cataracts or developing glaucoma! I am not particularly squeamish about things ... but I do find eyes "oogy". I can't even think about contact lenses because they would involve touching my eye.

Those of you who said the double vision example is what you see when you go to your optometrists ... that's a worry!! What are the circumstances around seeing that? Is that what you are seeing before you go in?

Worked from home today!! I decided to work on my current uni course and got through 3 modules.

Went for a walk at lunch. That's our beach.

M in Oz

Anniesquats100 · February 23

Lanette great job! You overcame your doubts and did the job!

Annie in Delaware

teklawa1 · February 23

I wrote a long post this morning and somehow sent the whole thing off in cyberspace and can't find it. GRR! I just wanted to tell you how much the hugs and the understanding meant to me.
Thank you
Betsy in NW WA

Machka9 · February 23

The colouring I did over Valentine's

Anniesquats100 · February 23

Machka that's beautiful! I love the shading on the leaves.

Annie in Delaware

grandmallie · February 23

Morning all
I have either a bladder infection or a UTI sheesh if its notone thing its another..
Will call the drs office to see if they need to see me or can just prescribe something..
No burning ,just pressure.
A few pictures of SMiles at daycare

1948CWB · February 23

Tracey ~ You did a wonderful job putting together your presentation. I had to look up cricut as I had no idea what it was. Did you have to find all the cute pictures you put in the book or did you draw them yourself. When I was teaching science to 5th graders, I did a lot of power point presentations to get a visual of the concepts I was teaching. I really enjoyed doing them.

Debbie ~ The photos of the wetlands are beautiful. What a pretty place to enjoy your walks.

Heather ~ Sounds like you have everything thought out for the overnight visit with the grands. I hope your son and his wife enjoy their night out.

Rosemarie ~ I thought of you walking around the lake near a college this morning when it was all over the news that a girl had been murdered while walking around a lake near UGA. Be careful.

Lanette ~ WOW! Sounds like you really got your exercise climbing up and down that ladder. Must say, that sounds dangerous.

Machka ~ Your latest coloring is very pretty.

It is Friday here and I really hate the idea that Sat and Sun are very boring in my house. I really need to find something to occupy my time on the weekend days. Hopefully when March comes, I can go to some of my grandson's ball games and my granddaughter's soccer games.

Prayers and Good Wishes to All!

Carol in GA

auntiebk · February 23

Rita are you ok? Saw there was a quake near you at oh dark thirty…. (Hugs))
Barbara the AHMOD.

LisaInArkansas · February 23

Vicki - Safe travels this weekend...

Tracey - My stars, that's so much work, and it turned out absolutely great. Well done!

April - Sorry you've not felt well, hope it's better today.

Heather - I love John's dedication to your health and to the grands. He's a lovely man, and I know you all bring a tremendous amount to his life, as well.

Machka - What current uni course are you taking? Love the coloring page! Broke down and ordered another wood puzzle from Amazon. Really enjoyed the last one, and I think it's quite good for my spatial sense, which is sadly lacking.

Corey was moaning last night that he hit 190 pounds, and he is at the top end for a healthy weight for his height, which is just 6 feet... 👀 but he forgets that he gains every winter and loses through the spring and summer. Winter is the only time he actually sits down at work or works inside his shop. Spring and summer he's unloading plant trucks and bales of sod and out in the field working on equipment wherever it breaks. So, I sent him this message, 😀 but I don't know if he's seen it yet:

🐈‍⬛Whew! I had a lap full of Egg until just now. Makes it hard to type! It's 47 out and chilly in, so I have a heating blanket on that will be off quite soon. She loves it.

Ordered earbuds last night, hope they work well... My current ones won't hold a charge anymore, and while they're a luxury, they're one I'm willing to indulge in. With earbuds in, I can do things with both hands while on the phone, and that's important to me. When I'm rating $20 as a luxury, it means I'm back on my budget...

When the bathroom trips stop, I'll be able to get a few things done. Hopefully soon. Laundry first...

Love y'all,
Lisa in AR

kymarai · February 23

Good Friday!

Following y'alls examples. Read Bible, finished chapter in book 9, and got my 25 mins walking in! I know you all tell us small steps go a long way.....but sometimes I am a slow learner-lol. If I get that exercise time in the morning, it sets me up toward my step goal for the day as I am halfway there! Walked outside as it is above freezing ( sorry just can't do cold!). Foggy, but listened to the birds waking up. Found a large earthworm on the cement so put it back in the grass. I didn't want it to dry out as they are good for soil. Oh, DH has been walking backwards every morning AND still only having an occasional beer. I am proud of him!

Rita I use about a Tablespoon of honey every day. It does have to be local. The pollen the bees collect is in the honey and slowly builds up in your system like allergy shots. Most grocery store honeys have corn syrup added so avoid.

Annie Great job staying on habits! You are doing amazing with habits and dad.

Tracey Your presentation looks awesome! That was a lot of work!

Debbie Love that you are getting out to wetlands.

Gardening I would love to garden veggies, but I really don't have time or energy. I do occasionally plant a couple of tomato plants in my flower bed

Sometimes they do great other times not so much.

Machka Luke you my eyes were changing so quickly that I couldn't wear contacts as they would be wrong after 6 months. One eye was far sighted, one was near sighted, and astigmatism in both. Cataract surgery corrected distance, but still need readers and still astigmatism in both. I hope the glasses help!

Betsy Prayers continue for you and your sister as well. She is lucky to have you in her corner.

Lanette I am proud of you! That was quite a workout!

Ginny I sure hope the new hire works out for you! What a blessing that will be.

Gotta get ready to meet the public at work.

Hugs!
Healing thoughts!
Pride in all the accomplishments!
Thankful to have you all in my corner!

Kylia in foggy Ohio

pipcd34 · February 23

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Whidislander · February 23

Saw this and said, this would be a fun project with Athena. Not this trip though, have to collect all the buttons still.😁
Whirlwind weekend.💖🤗
Not looking forward to dropping off youngest monday at Sea-Tac.😥💖
Will still have eldest though.
Last night was breakfast for dinner. Its been interesting cooking so much more FOOD.😁. I had cut up the bacon container, (not really half) used the larger bit in fried rice, and the other bits I froze. So bacon last night were just bits really. Each got a smile pile...😂. Sad bacon in my opinion, but I had sausage patties to make up for the sadness. I normally gauge 2 eggs per person, but making breakfast burritos I couple times for them, I only had 5 eggs left. So I splashed in milk to help those maximize!
Everyone have a good weekend!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa

kevrit · February 23

Spring Weather I’ve been in the deserts of New Mexico for 7 years now and still can’t get used to the very short Winters! It was in the mid 80’s (F) twice last week then in the high 60’s-70’s F the rest of the time. Next week forecast is for this weekend to get into the high 80’s and stay in the high 70’s otherwise! It seems I keep waiting for the ‘real’ winter to hit!! LOL There is very little humidity here so the 60’s feel like the 70’s in TN and CT. Even so, I like the heat much better than the cold. Always did hate the cold.

Heading to Cardiologist in an hour then bloodwork for Nephrologist on 3/4. He requires bloodwork every time I see him, 10 days in advance of the appointment. Cardiologist has me on a Potasium supplement that the Nephrologist doesn’t know about yet. Glad both these doctors use the same Patient Portal and all the bloodwork they orders is in one place. My meds too, so should not be any conflicts there, I hope.

RVRita in NM

kevrit · February 23

auntiebk wrote: »

Rita are you ok? Saw there was a quake near you at oh dark thirty…. (Hugs))
Barbara the AHMOD.

I never felt anything, but DH said power went out for a bit. I looked it up on the USGS which said there was one nearby in TX. When TX gets one, we feel it. I was out cold. DH didn’t feel it either.

RVRita

kevrit · February 23

Today is Appreciate your dog biscuits! Sad story about these. My DH told me that his Step-Mother used to give them dog biscuits for snacks when they were growing up. I can’t imagine….. From what he tells me, she was the ‘wicked step-mother’ from some of the stories he tells me.

PEACE!!✌️✌️🛸

WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2024

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