WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2024
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@Machka you describe my DH to a T in the spoiler. Only, he is getting worse and worse. Will your DH improve with treatment? Mine will not discuss it or get medical help at all concerning this. He is also going deaf and has TV and police scanner on loud competing with each other all the time. Drives me nuts!
RVrita3 -
Lunch went well. It was great to see my old friend. But I was disappointed with my meal. It was very meagre, much more like a cheap deal lunch portion. Enjoyable, but not ample. She had vegetarian, which looked better. Coming back was hard going, but I made it.
On the way there we passed the very posh chocolate shop where they make the truffles in the window. We know the kids love it there, so I bought three faces, cow, sheep, pig, for Easter. So that's sorted.
Now for a nap!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
Today is: On Freedom of information AND book smugglers, I don’t believe books should be banned. In fact, if you ban it, I will read it to find out why. Most have not been read by the entity banning the book! IE.. Harry Potter was banned in TN. I read them and just finished “Flowers in the Attic” and in the middle of part 2 “Petals in the Wind”. And will look for more. Just because I don’t agree with what the characters are doing/saying, they are characters and not REAL people or telling me to do it!! I like seeing both sides of an argument and deciding for myself! Don’t tell me what I can or cannot read or watch!!!
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Debbie - what a shame about that car and the messed up warranty and tow truck fiasco. Hope you made it to your mom's safely and enjoy your time there.
Tracey - glad everything is done and you have earned your certification. I love hearing about what you are learning, I think a lot of people would benefit from understanding children's (mis) behavior. Also glad you were there for your friend's mother, what a sad situation.
Machka - you look formidable in your fencing outfit. The symphony sounded very nice, glad you enjoyed it. Sorry about your DH's dog hanging onto a bone behavior. Mine was always a little testy that way and actually got better as his dementia progressed.
Rita - thank you for all of the computer info. That sounds like just the ticket. I'm sending the teleporter down to pick you up immediately (as soon as I get it that is, so don't hold your breath ) and you can I can go computer shopping. So sorry to hear about the family troubles and stress, and that of your DH's behavior as well. Are you still able to get your walks in?
Had a nice lunch yesterday with T and R, it was great catching up with them. But, we tried out a new restaurant, food wasn't that good. White bread type sandwich with run of the mill deli turkey meat, pale tomato slices, one slice iceberg lettuce. $12. My tummy felt "off" all afternoon.
R shared that a very popular little restaurant in a neighboring town was going to close in a few weeks. Rent was hiked tremendously, landlord doesn't want to fix A/C (the claim to fame for this place is its bakery so it's an inferno during the summer.) And the place has had to close early several times recently because of no employees. People don't want to work at even $20 or so an hour? We truly live in strange times. I get it though. Patrons are probably grumpy because of the high food prices, maybe having to wait because of short staffing, and the staff that shows up has to take the brunt and likely aren't getting tips through no fault of their own.
Thanks to all of you gals who shared experiences with Apple Macs. I've been watching YouTube videos about how to set up a brand new HP out of the box. Doesn't look too scary, kids in first grade can probably do it these days without watching videos. I plan to take my current laptop back to Staples this week and have them figure out the McAfee anti virus mess. Great opportunity to watch and learn.
Also, thanks as well for the mattress suggestions. A twist:Before lunch yesterday I stopped in a local furniture store, had a pleasant no-pressure sales gal show me some I liked at a good price. When I got home, I took a look at what I thought was the box spring but actually was wooden slats set on wooden slats, which will do fine.
As I was shifting the mattress, I saw the 2 toppers on there- a 1" and a 4". And I wondered what it would be like if I simply removed the 4". We put it on there several years ago to make it more cushy for DH's achy joints. The mattress already had a pillow top.
So I had a wrestling match with that 4"er but finally won and fastened a belt around it and put it on the guest bed.
I slept on the less-cushy bed last night. It was fine, it certainly wasn't any worse than the super cushy version and it's worth a shot. I have to find a home for the 4" topper, have some ideas.
My foot is getting better. I think cutting the walking way back and doing the back/sciatica exercises and stretching is paying off and solving part of the mystery. We'll see how this plays out.
It's going to be a warm, sunny day and forecast nice through Tuesday, so have a lot to catch up on here.
Make it a super weekend.
Lanette
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Thank you all for the love. It really helps to have a place to talk. This town doesn’t have an ALANON group, so have to do this online. I’ve not seen and ‘real’ conversations on there yet, just people talking about what their alcoholic other has done now. I need someone to guide me on coping.
Guess I’m letting other’s problems become mine. I shouldn’t do that, except, they affect me too.
RVRita
Do you have an Al Anon sponsor? Have you taken the Steps? That's where you'll find your coping skills, not by listening to people complain.
Barbie
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Well had the most awkward breakfast/ lunch with Carmine ,Seth,Tracy and Miles.. Kyle came but as usual the kids didn't come on time which ticked Kyle off so he took Tracy's keys and left.. Tracy,Miles and I waited another 40 minutes for them to show up and this place is 10 min from there house..
Carmine basically ignored us the whole time we were sitting there..Tracy tried talking to her.
She wouldn't give either of us a hug,gave one to Miles.. I paid the bill not a thank you for that and they were off.
I took Tracy and Miles home..Tracy was close to tears .. I know it hurts her heart.. she gave Carmine 100.00 amazon gift card and she barely said thank you.. Seth told her to.
This is the Taliah we know and love.. not the sullen nasty teen she has become..but have to love her anyway..8 -
Today’s gratitude: last evening’s sunset and the eyes to see it.
Rosemarie your tulips pic made me smile, brightened my morning. As did your comment about meeting new people. Well done!
Rori always joyful to see your smiling face and hear that you and Mars are safe and cosy.
.Lisa that “…almost fell off my…” meme was a real tea snorter. “…when we can dismiss the emotion we invest in food. . .” an investment I’d like to withdraw… Thanks for the chunks of trees idea… lord knows we’ve got lots…
Heather. Edie’s comments, out from the mouths of babes… I can see her future as a pundit or social commentator
Tracey that is way too long to tolerate a boring presentation. You are tough! Con VERY gratulations on your certification, you sure earned it!
Annie great victories, both on the scale and with your dad’s choosing to clothe before getting the paper. Well done! What you said about cabbage, adding some to my ramen really makes the “meal.”
Kylia, I wish you could lovingly, unemotionally, calmly, excuse yourself from the family business and find other employment, but realize that with your husband’s disability that is unrealistic. You are in a hard place. ((hugs))
Lanette well done on the stretches. It always amazes me how lright hip is so much tighter than right. $2700? Yah no.
Welcome @crystalkolomeitz in Ontario!
Barbie, yours and Annie to Allie training Siri . . . :devil:
Rita ((hugs)) When your DH is talking to campers, can you stand a little behind and to the side of him, smile sweetly and shake your head? Maybe they’ll get the message and come to you later . . . You are in a hard hard place. It’s so scary to see someone we love decline. ((hugs)) Thanks for the Libre Office reminder. I really resist “subscribing” to cloud based M$oft software. When my Windows 10 laptop finally gives up the ghost I’ll try that, as doubt Win 11 will support my OfficeProfessional 2013
How could you not be affected by the problems of your loved ones? Hope your therapist has some coping mechanisms to offer to keep the “affecting” problems from “becoming mine.”
@javaplace agreed about choosing love. What would you like us to call you?
Anna ((hugs)) Good to hear from you. Agree about staying healthy, its importance and life interrupting.
Debbie [sigh] sorry for the car trouble, really sorry that your DH is angry. Really sorry to hear about the warranty and the formerly reliable dealer.
Machka Grieg and Sibelius are faves, envy you the Finlandia. I am so sorry for what you’re going through with Rowan but grateful for your sharing and insights. Bravissima for fencing.
Michele Vince waiting for “vitamin e(xercise)” :laugh: Glad he’s walking at least. When he’s in enough pain he’ll go back to the PT exercises :devil:
Allie what Machka and Barbie said about Carmine. I pray that Miles won’t feel the same way when the twins arrive. The Taliah you used to know and love is buried somewhere deep under Carmine’s scars.3/15: Move mins- wii:0 PT:0 d:0 x&a:0 dogs:0 hike down to the beach and back UP with D:55 shopping:30 Steps:8549Been sitting too long and running my mouth too much.
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=-28 dang that boba liquid candy bar!
CI<CO net=104 vits=1
Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, ptT, ptS, Post Office, Freddie’s, recycling, reconcile credit union and brokerage accounts. Wt:131.6
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
March: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
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I made good choices at lunch! We went to Mission Barbeque and I had shrimp and collard greens and cornbread. The cornbread came free with the shrimp. Near as I can tell, I still have 200 calories for some dinner later! Yay! I still have to expect the salt to affect my weight though.
Annie in Delaware5 -
Today’s gratitude: last evening’s sunset and the eyes to see it.
Rosemarie your tulips pic made me smile, brightened my morning. As did your comment about meeting new people. Well done!
Rori always joyful to see your smiling face and hear that you and Mars are safe and cosy.
.Lisa that “…almost fell off my…” meme was a real tea snorter. “…when we can dismiss the emotion we invest in food. . .” an investment I’d like to withdraw… Thanks for the chunks of trees idea… lord knows we’ve got lots…
Heather. Edie’s comments, out from the mouths of babes… I can see her future as a pundit or social commentator
Tracey that is way too long to tolerate a boring presentation. You are tough! Con VERY gratulations on your certification, you sure earned it!
Annie great victories, both on the scale and with your dad’s choosing to clothe before getting the paper. Well done! What you said about cabbage, adding some to my ramen really makes the “meal.”
Kylia, I wish you could lovingly, unemotionally, calmly, excuse yourself from the family business and find other employment, but realize that with your husband’s disability that is unrealistic. You are in a hard place. ((hugs))
Lanette well done on the stretches. It always amazes me how lright hip is so much tighter than right. $2700? Yah no.
Welcome @crystalkolomeitz in Ontario!
Barbie, yours and Annie to Allie training Siri . . . :devil:
Rita ((hugs)) When your DH is talking to campers, can you stand a little behind and to the side of him, smile sweetly and shake your head? Maybe they’ll get the message and come to you later . . . You are in a hard hard place. It’s so scary to see someone we love decline. ((hugs)) Thanks for the Libre Office reminder. I really resist “subscribing” to cloud based M$oft software. When my Windows 10 laptop finally gives up the ghost I’ll try that, as doubt Win 11 will support my OfficeProfessional 2013
How could you not be affected by the problems of your loved ones? Hope your therapist has some coping mechanisms to offer to keep the “affecting” problems from “becoming mine.”
@javaplace agreed about choosing love. What would you like us to call you?
Anna ((hugs)) Good to hear from you. Agree about staying healthy, its importance and life interrupting.
Debbie [sigh] sorry for the car trouble, really sorry that your DH is angry. Really sorry to hear about the warranty and the formerly reliable dealer.
Machka Grieg and Sibelius are faves, envy you the Finlandia. I am so sorry for what you’re going through with Rowan but grateful for your sharing and insights. Bravissima for fencing.
Michele Vince waiting for “vitamin e(xercise)” :laugh: Glad he’s walking at least. When he’s in enough pain he’ll go back to the PT exercises :devil:
Allie what Machka and Barbie said about Carmine. I pray that Miles won’t feel the same way when the twins arrive. The Taliah you used to know and love is buried somewhere deep under Carmine’s scars.3/15: Move mins- wii:0 PT:0 d:0 x&a:0 dogs:0 hike down to the beach and back UP with D:55 shopping:30 Steps:8549Been sitting too long and running my mouth too much.
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=-28 dang that boba liquid candy bar!
CI<CO net=104 vits=1
Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, ptT, ptS, Post Office, Freddie’s, recycling, reconcile credit union and brokerage accounts. Wt:131.6
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
March: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
👍🏻 @auntiebk Ava aka j(Ava)place1 -
My sister had given my mom a gift card to buy garden flowers last May. Dad found it and bought pansies despite me telling him not to. To be fair, I told him not to because he would have to water them all summer, but the pansies won't last in the heat. And the rabbits might eat them anyway. But of course he wanted me to jump up and help him learn to plant. There are hours of weeding to do first, and I would need gloves and some tools, but we just stuck the poor pansies in a bed in between the tulips. That might work.
Annie in Delaware4 -
Annie - Well done on your choices, dear heart!
Crystal in Ontario and Ava (@javaplace ) - Welcome! Drop into any conservation that interests you.
Re: Microsoft, etc., I admit, I long since bent the knee to the hegemony of Microsoft and Amazon. I chose other battles to fight and battlegrounds on which to fight them decades ago, without noticeable regrets. 🤺 So far, anyway. 😈
Heather - I keep meaning to mention to you that you might try to convince Edie, if you haven't already, to just put those pieces of art she creates away. Preferably for a year, if possible. She might find that she likes the things she's done in past throes of artistry with enough distance.
Sent Corey off to town, as there are blue laws in this state, which means no alcohol sales on Sunday, so if he wants beer, he has to go get it today. He's popping by the stores for the things he needs for lunches for the week while he's at it. I stayed home... roller coaster day.
Painful morning, so much so that I found myself plastered to a chair with a cat on top of me most of the morning, while I took an extra painkiller. Not something I do often. Egg always seems to know, she was stuck to me like Velcro. By the time the medicine started working, she sauntered off. Better doctor than the doctors sometimes, that cat.
Once the drugs finally started working, though, I was able to get outside and work for a couple of hours. While I was out there, I transported a couple hundred bricks to lay four courses high, about 10 feet long, outlining a big box of a flower bed.
We were able to retrieve a pallet of bricks from the previous renter's place just down from us about four years ago, as the owner didn't want them. They just sat while I was sick, but now they look nicely weathered, and I'm going to use them to build a raised garden bed on the outside face of the sunroom, about 20 inches deep. I had to stack them up to see where I wanted them, if I have enough, and about how I wanted them to look. Now I have to learn to lay bricks. Maybe this week.
After that, I put the final touches on my mural. It's in the spoiler. I don't usually title them, but I did this one - I'm calling it "Winter from the West." The second image is a slightly closer look. The fridge is 66 inches x 26 inches (168cm x 66cm). I took the closer image because this was mostly worked in pearlescent paints, mixed in different ratios with traditional acrylics. It looks quite different from different angles and lights.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR
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Lisa that looks great! I like the way the tree limbs twist through.
Annie in Delaware3 -
Lisa that is really cool! I never thought about the fridge as a "canvas" and even though we knew you were working on it, I could not image how it would work..... I really like it.
Kim in N. California2 -
Did a yoga DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a pilates DVD. After exercise took a walk to this space park, I was just curious about it. It mostly has tributes to the Mercury program. But it was interesting just the same. The veteran’s park there is nothing. Then went and picked up some bisque from a lady here in Titusville. Stopped at the SPCA thrift and Brevard charities. Got more DVD’s that I don’t have, a pair of shorts that I’m not sure I like but at the price I decided to get them and I can always redonate them.
Called the gal whose flight was canceled to ask if she got another one. Well, she did. Early in the morning. Another lady took her to the airport. When I called, she was already at home!
Kylia – I’m with you not caring for eating out. So expensive and not that great. I’d rather be home and having not fantastic food, at least it isn’t costing me an arm and a leg
Annie – I’m so impressed how you’re adding more and more time to your biking and walking. Good job!
Rita – we have LibreOffice, too
Joy – pierogi with bacon and onion….thank goodness for waterproof keyboards
Allie – I agree with keeping the lines of communication open. Deep (deep, deep, deep) inside Carmine knows that your love her
I’ve been putting those medicated pads on the callous on my foot. This morning it felt much better but I can tell that it’s hurting some now that I’ve been walking (over 17,000 steps so far)
I have a feeling that Miles won’t feel “displaced” by the twins when they arrive. He’s young. Carmine was older when Miles was born
For the last few days, my left eye has had the feeling like when you get an eyelash in your eye. Sometimes my eye will tear. If this doesn’t go away by the time we get back, as soon as we get back I’m going to go to the eye MD. Boy, between the callous now the eye, I feel like I’m falling apart Update: I left church early so that I could get to the pharmacist before they closed. I was thinking that maybe I was having a allergic reaction to a preservative (I know that I’m allergic to thimerosol), but the pharmacist thinks it’s most likely allergies. Vince has some allergy eye drops so I’ll use them. She said that it should be better by Sunday. Sure hope so
Ava – welcome
Lisa – beautiful painting
Michele
who sure hopes it’s an allergic reaction
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Stats for the day-
Shor slow walk w/family- 1hr 14min 39sec, 91ahr, 109mhr, 24elev, 2.30ap, 3.38mi= 497c
Strava app= 414c
Housecleaning etc- 2hrs 20min 59sec, 95ahr, 130mhr, laundry fold and put away, vacuum, sweep front entryway and front patio, trim front trees, make/refill hummingbird food, etc= 664c
Total cal 1161
Feeling crappy, Kirby got me sick and we are going camping tomorrow7 -
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Pip - so sorry to hear you are not feeling well! especially hard to be away from home.....
thinking of you.
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@Machka you describe my DH to a T in the spoiler. Only, he is getting worse and worse. Will your DH improve with treatment? Mine will not discuss it or get medical help at all concerning this. He is also going deaf and has TV and police scanner on loud competing with each other all the time. Drives me nuts!
RVrita
My husband has likely reached his peak since the accident and is holding steady for the most part right now. But a couple years ago, I was told that he has a very high chance of developing dementia and would likely do so within 5 years, given his age and the severity of the brain injury.
Several doctors agreed with that prognosis, however, a couple of them told us that he might be able to push the development of dementia out a few more years by getting exercise, experiencing new things, travelling, eating a healthy diet, and using his brain.
That was one of the reasons I signed us up for the fencing classes! It's something I've wanted to do for a long time, but it also gives him exercise, experiencing a new thing, and using his brain.
Will your DH agree to hearing tests?
((hugs))
Machka in Oz
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Heather-it is at least good they are getting a diagnosis together for you.
Lisa-most of the office staff at doctor's offices really don't know what they are saying.
Kylia-sorry for the miserable time. Putting it into perspective with your husband's overall condition was wise. One of the the things we can do is help them know when they are crossing boundaries.
Lanette-foot is somewhat better but still not what I would call healthy. Order a pair of Naots and Rykas tonight to see how they work. Glad to hear you are getting relief.
Alliesorry visit with Carmine didn't go better but at least it happened.
I have skimmed through everything but am not able to respond to all. Had a great week with family. We ate way too much and well! Kids had a great time running and playing.They enjoyed meting their cousins and they all got along well with each other. The Az family has arrived back home.
The tornadoes were devastating. There were four EF1, three Ef2 and one EF3. There have been three reported deaths in the county hit with the EF3. Fairly rural areas but the worst storm hit an area around Indian Lake. It is a vacation sort of area. The closest was around an hour north of where I live. My grandchildren found the storms interesting.
Regarding computer discussion-I use Microsoft Surface for work (provided by the state). I have a Mac eco system at home. Like Beth, I like the products working together. Several years ago MicroSoft broke down and came out with Office for Mac-either way you usually have to pay if you want the office suite.
Going off to get a good night's sleep. With the time change and the busy schedule I'm beat!.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio5
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