WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2024

kevrit · February 26

Terri I probably am going to not plan on going back East this year. I need to save up (bank account is sick) and prepare for moving into a different house/RV/Park in the near future. Things at this park are getting worse.

I FOUND MY WATCH!!!! I was fixing the sheet on my DH’s side of the bed, it had pull out from the corner. Stuck my hand between the mattress and the night stand and VOILA!! I felt something that shouldn’t have been there, pulled it out and it was my watch!! I figured it would be in some place I never thought to look and don’t understand how it got there, but it’s found and that is what is important!

RVRita in Roswell

kevrit · February 26

Today is For Pete’s Sake found my watch!!

GodMomKim · February 26

Congrats Rita!!!! I think it is more frustrating to loose something in a small space, because it seems crazy that you can't find it.

evie1958 · February 26

Rita, YAY!! So happy that you found your watch!
Beth, thank you. And hugs to you for the loss of your son. In my case, it has been my parents preceding me, the natural order of things so it’s easier to bear. I did lose a very dear friend 20 years ago, she was only 46. I still really miss her.
Lisa, sure hope the VA will cover the Skyrizi! How on earth do folks afford that without coverage??😳
Debbie, I can certainly understand your hubby being so pumped about his sales on the weekend! I hope you are able to do just as well at your next show!

And now I’ve posted two days in a row! Still feel like I’ve been hit by a truck, but it is only a cold, it will run its course. My heart really goes out to those of you who have to deal with chronic conditions, not sure I would be able to exhibit the degree of grace that has come across these pages!
Evelyn, on what is for now, sunny, Vancouver Island

LisaInArkansas · February 26

Allie - I'm so sorry about the diagnosis for Tracey's pregnancy. I hope things turn out the best they possibly can for everyone. Many hugs for you, as I know you're worried about them all.

Rita - So cool that you finally found your watch!

Heather - Thought your answers for the Hovarian were cool and collected. Very nice.

Kylia - Walmart has their Easter items in, and I thought of you when I picked this up this morning, because of the colors. Maybe this will finally be the one I can keep alive and reblooming.

Most of the chores done, just meds to go. I've got the next color on the mural set firmly in my mind, so might be able to make more progress on that today. Hope it is/was a good day.

Love, y'all,
Lisa in AR

kevrit · February 26

cityjaneLondon · February 26

Beth - Big hugs for you. I really admire the way you 'cope' with life. I'm sure you would prefer not to have to,

but you have such dignity.

Allie - Such a difficult time for the family. The worry must be so wearing. I keep you all in my thoughts.

The Hovarian was very happy with my answers. She is going to use the photo of me holding the book that I sent her as 'bait'.

Dentist tomorrow. Just a checkup. Then Bea pick up. I am going to start taking my twice daily BP measurements tomorrow. The pharmacy will call me later in the week to see how the new medication is suiting me.
Vascular test in March. I will ask the NP about the upper abdomen discomfort.
I'm keeping up the exercise, but hope I can do the walk from school tomorrow.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

grandmallie · February 26

Smiles went out with buddy Zion to collect eggs...
Afternoon ladies
Yes ,I have to put it in the good lords hands because we don't know the outcome.
I was bad and spent a bunch of money on bakery items at the grocery store yesterday. Don't know what got into me..
Tom just sent me video of Alfie barking at him to go outside ..Im so glad that he enjoys having him part time.
I signed up for a weight loss what do you call it when they want you to be part of a review of sorts for people with heart failure.
She will call back in case the kidney issue trumps me out.

1948CWB · February 26

Allie ~ Prayers for Tracy and you. I did look up that pregnancy and it is very scary.

Rita ~ Glad you found your watch.

Beth ~ Hugs! That was a sweet poem your friend shared with you.

Annie ~ Sounds like you have a plan for your future. I sure hope it works out for you.

Lisa ~ Sure hope the VA approves the meds. That out of pocket cost sounds outrageous.

Travel: This little Georgia gal has not been a traveler! We did go on a cruise to the Bahamas for our 25th anniversary. And, we lived in Kentucky for 2 yrs while DH was at Fort Knox. Other than that, it was mostly trips to neighboring states of GA to go to the beach. I have always thought I would love to travel to the New England coast and drive all of the coast along the Pacific.

Carol in GA

sh0tzz99 · February 26

Well, 2 days later and the migraine is finally gone. Thanks for the good wishes.

I really enjoyed hearing the stories of your exes! I have a friend who believes there is always "one that got away."

Anyway, I will be tossing the photos of my exes, since I don't have a Lifetime Movie love story that involved any of them that I may want to write someday.

On travel-I love it and don't have any plans to stop any time soon. I have made my way around Europe and the U.S. quite successfully, though there are still a lot more places to go. I've dipped a toe into the southern hemisphere as far south as Fiji. Been to a couple of places in the Caribbean and most of the Central American countries.

I don't have a desire to take a cruise yet. If anything, maybe a river cruise, but that's doubtful for a while.

I'm currently trying to decide where to go this year for vacation. I don't think I'll have enough time to go where I'd like to go. I really don't like planning vacations. I wish I had a travel agent I could trust to plan them the way I'd like rather than the way everyone else does or the way that makes them the most money. I like getting off the beaten path.

I guess I should do some work and get some exercise in. Maybe I can get a walk/run in before the rain starts.

Tina in CA

Machka9 · February 26

ginnytez wrote: »

Heather-with the pain shifting legs I suddenly wondered if it may have something to do with a nerve in your back. Years ago when I had a herniated disc (actually I have had two of them in my neck) I had arm pain and leg pain.

Take care all,

Ginny in Ohio

Good point Ginny.

Heather, perhaps a few visits to your local chiropractor might help.

M in Oz

dlfk202000 · February 26

SophieRosieMom wrote: »

Debbie - wow, your DH had great sales at the convention, I can see why he was hyped up. Might be good in the long run to help lift him out of his depression? Crossing fingers.

Make it a wonderful week.

Lanette
SW WA State with a rain/snow mix falling right now. 34F.

I am hoping it helps him. He needs to put this as a priority and not worry about how his mom is going to react.
She did pretty good this morning. might have been because I went too- I walk the dog while he makes sure she takes her pills and get her food if she wants it. He was so excited about how much he made and his mom was snarky saying-oh you going to be a millionaire now. He just said, most mom's would be happy their son was doing well and instead she is just a b***** about it and then he let it go- usually he would start arguing with her.

pipcd34 · February 26

Stat for the day-

Walk w/family- 2hrs 8min 43sec, 84ahr, 104mhr, 75elev, 2.79ap, 6.06mu= 584c
Strava app= 742c

pipcd34 · February 26

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Vickil57 · February 26

Tracey--Looks like you covered a lot with your book. Looks very professional. I have read something like that before. Boy!! have we come a long way.
Heather--Glad your overnight went well. Isn't it amazing some of the things these grandchildren talk about.
Betsy--Sounds like you are getting a lot done. Glad you are doing better.
Kelly--Sounds like you have great plans for when family comes to visit. The egg space ship is great. Glad the little one felt safe enough to join in the fun.
Annie---Glad to hear you got both yours and your dad's taxes done. Check that off the list.
April--WOW!! about your son. Sounds like he is a fighter. Prayers for thing to keep getting better for him. It will be so much better having him closer.
Rita--Maybe just start talking about the trip and let DH get used to the idea and tell him it is his choice to go or not. But you want to do what you want.
Up to page 60. We had a very nice weekend. Took our 14 year old grandson. Wanted to get him out of the house as parents just keep fighting. Any way it was nice. I forgot how much a teenage boy can eat. The funeral was nice and we got to visit with DH's family. They were teasing him about turning 70 March 1. I am doing a card shower and getting lots of cards from family and friend we have not seen in a long time. Fun to catch up.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE Where it is 70 today and going to be cold next couple days with maybe some snow.

grandmallie · February 26

Evening ladies
Nothing exciting on t.v.,think I will finish my book..and go to sleep.

dlfk202000 · February 26

Insomnia was terrible last night- I think I woke up about every hour if not more often-Fitbit said my sleep was poor. I feel it. Wish I was a napper. Just drinking more tea(had an natural energy drink earlier, didn't help). Will be going to bed early. Kind of glad we don't have Zumba tonight.
We went shopping(of course, do that every day). We went to Black Friday and picked up a few things for him to use as bases for the new Godzilllas we are printing for the shows.

SophieRosieMom · February 26

Rita - great news about finding the watch. Have fun using it.

Heather - I'm sure the Hovarian was impressed with your answers. Well done. Yes, a photo of you holding the book will lure in the readers.

Lisa - good luck with that test, hope it all goes smoothly. Did they say you'd glow in the dark for a few days?

I had a nuclear bone scan ages ago and I seem to remember they said I'd set off a Geiger counter for a day. Wonder if they were joking. Hope the VA provides the Skyrizi and it helps you.

I wonder how they come up with the names for some of these drugs.

Beth - I've been thinking about you. Three years already since your son passed, it just doesn't seem possible.

Glad your mom wasn't injured when she fell out of bed, hope the UTI gets cleared up quickly - good of you to tackle the facility. And I would love to hear more about the cochlear implant.

Annie - thanks for the info about your aunt being mom's sis. I don't think any education is ever wasted - whether you go on to become a pharmacy tech or not, you'll still gain a lot of useful knowledge, like you said. See if you can find out how they come up with the names for some of these drugs, see above.

Tina - so glad your migraine finally subsided. Your vacations and travels sound so exciting. I've been able to dip my toes in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and count myself very lucky. Had it not been for my DH being in the Marines, I probably would have stayed close to Indiana.

Debbie - sorry about your sleep last night. Very very encouraging that your DH is so enthused about printing new Godzilla's that his mom's nasty comments don't bother him.

Vicki- it's 80F in Central Indiana today according to my brother. So nice you took your grandson out for a meal. He might be getting older but I bet he always enjoys the love and time he gets to spend with you.

Had a little snow and rain all day long it seems, even when the temps hit above 40F.

I had quite a day with a terrific shin splint in my right leg this morning. Broke down and took an ibuprofen, propped it up and put heat on it for an hour. It felt better so I put on my walking shoes and the pain quickly went away like it never happened.

Very, very grateful. Back to a little house-walking this afternoon, but nothing strenuous. I walked 2 miles on Saturday with my neighbor on our paved road, and anymore I generally feel it a day or two after, no matter what shoes I wear.

Lanette

SW WA State

Rosemarie2972 · February 26

Michelle in NV: A sister in law who cooks for you! That is terrific!

Vicki: A card shower! That is a great idea!

Heather: I know you are worried about your legs. I hope you can get a diagnosis and plan of care soon.
The Editor of the Hovarian asked some good questions. I am trying to determine what I want to do with letters and cards and pictures DH saved from his EX's. Mine I think have been slowly tossed over the years.

Ginny: Good luck with dental work

Annie: Teddy sounds wonderful. Another idea might be to be an optician. I have never looked into that but they sit.

Lisa: Now you have me thinking about finding someone 9 years younger ! My DH was 15 years older!

Lanette: A boyfriend I thought I might marry in my 20's passed several years ago from FTD. So at this point i would be a widow even if that had worked out. I feel settled that i was destined to be a widow at this time.

April: My thoughts and prayers for you and your family and especially your son. I am so glad he is coming closer to you.

Allie: Prayers for Tracy and your family.

Michele: Resting by the pool sounds wonderful. I did sit in the Adirondak chair for a bit.

Tracey: My grand dog sleeps beside me. He is really a big bear! Black lab!

Machka: I like the picture of your husband playing hockey. My brothers played street hockey in front of our house for years.

Betsy from NW Washington : My thoughts are with you as you complete year 2 as a widow. Hoping the next year goes well for you and your family.

Margaret Turk: Your post was informative! I am on the computer maybe 4 hours a day, but in front of the tv not so much!

Kylia: Glad your DH was feeling better and able to walk with you!

RVRita: I have the same frustration about travel. To me seeing family and being on vacation are 2 different things. It is difficult to stretch the budget all the way around. In September we are going to a wedding in MA but I am probably not going to see my high school girl friends. They would want me to but the travel is tiring to me. Now the evening after my DH's funeral 3 of them traveled about 50 minutes to have dinner with me at the hotel. So you can see I feel as if I should see them. I will always appreciate that they they came. And there are at least 6 or 7 other weddings that will probably happen in MA.

Terri: I like the card. Gret that your husband is interested in bird watching.

Beth: My condolences on the the loss of your son. I wasn't part of this blog at that time. I hope your Mom is okay. I am so excited for you about the cochlear implants.

Carol: I seldom drive on the drive on the high way now. This limits my travel unless my son is with me.
I really crave taking the back roads to St Simons and sitting by the pier and watching the sun set as the people gather there. I might take a spontaneous trip this Spring and do that. I don't think I will see Europe unless on a Viking cruise...Standing in long lines to get into the tourtist sights doesn't interest me.

Tina: Glad the migraine resolved. It will be fun to know what you will do this year on your vacation. I am booked for a wedding in MA and then have an air bnb booked in Bar Harbor for 2 nights to see Arcadia National Park. But it is a 6 hour drive from MA and I think I will cancel and maybe do something closer to MA.

I do miss Anthony Bourdain in the world. Someone had a quote by him. I am feeling much better than I was last week. I love having the dog. I love that the days are warmer and the evenings have more light.
Looking forward to Spring!

Best,
Rosemarie from GA

drkatiebug · February 26

Rita, congratulations on finding your watch!

April, I’m glad your son is making progress and can be moved closer to you.

I’ve been reading but haven’t had much time to post. I’ve been doing a lot of self-reflection for Lent and it has been leading me down a different path. I have a mindset Zoom in 20 minutes, but I will eventually catch y’all up on what I’ve been reading and doing.

I actually logged my food today and got my steps. Small wins!

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