WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2024
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Regarding glasses, my husband and I both got glasses this month. He got 1 new pair and was able to reuse his frame for the second pair. I was able to reuse both my frames.
All 4 glasses are progressive lenses and have prisms. 2 pair are also transition lenses. Plus we both returned for a second
visit and had all sorts of extra testing done.
I can't remember the exact cost but it was somewhere between $3500 and $4000.
Regarding stress, yes "the plan" is a good thing and still slowly progressing but it is hugely stressful on several levels.
Also, because I have completed 1 year of a 2 year fixed term position, I have been applying for jobs and attending interviews. I still have a permanent option I could go back to but it isn't as high a level.
March has been such a busy month!
March is also the anniversary of my husband's accident.
And yes, the trip to Canada in October was very, very stressful.
Machka in Oz
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Lisa ~ So glad the tree did not hit your house. We have a very tall old maple tree outside my bedroom window and I really worry that it might need to go although it does give wonderful shade in the summer.
By the way, I love the photo of you holding your niece! Your hair was lovely in that photo.
Heather ~ Glad you bit the bullet and made an appointment. Hope it all works for the best.
Rosemarie ~ I think you were wise to distance yourself from the intrusive friend. We have all had times when people we once liked/admired became a negative part of our life.
I know I have kept you all updated on my BIL that my husband was the only one he had to see that he was taken care of. He passed away early Saturday morning at the hospital. My husband finally realized that he had gotten to the point that no matter what tests/procedures etc. they did for him would not improve his quality of life. He agreed to have him taken off life support. That was a very, very difficult decision for him. He will have a graveside service with just my DH and our son's family.
Carol in GA
Very sorry that you and your husband had to go through making that decision and I am sorry for your loss.
M in Oz2 -
Machka - I worked in a male dominated industry and I was in a role that allowed me to see payroll for all of the staff in Western Canada for a company I worked for. There were still some huge differences in wages between men and women doing the same jobs, even taking the different cost of living into account for the different regions. That was 2008-2010, that was all in middle management and above. The workers wages were all set by contracts so the rates were even.
I am not a fan of unions but I think this is something they help with. Gender has nothing to do with wages.
I hope the treatment helps your eyes fast.
Heather - I hope you are able to get some answers from the clinic. It will be much easier for you to make decisions.
Lanette - Is Lessons in Chemistry biographical?
Lisa - Michaela gets focused on any task she is doing. She loves learning and doing. She is a little behind with reading, mostly because like most her age the school closures throughout Covid slowed them down. She was able to read most of the recipe this time and was quite proud of herself.
Rodger is still working nights so that is still a problem. He is trying to be more talkative though so that’s something. I personally think if he would do something besides play on his phone and watch ghost shows he would be doing much better. What do I know though. 😂
Thanks for thinking of the shipping for the bras. It sure is insane pricing. I bought my FIL 3 packs of butter rum lifesavers a few years ago as a surprise treat after he shared the meme that goes around asking “do you remember”. We have a store that sells “old” candy. The three packs cost be $6, I went to mail them and it was $23. Most expensive lifesavers ever! That was just within Canada not even a border.
Our flights are the same, I could fly to see you cheaper than going to NB.
Carol -Sorry to hear of your BIL’s passing. Your husband made a wise and compassionate decision.
Barbara - Hope you have a very speedy recovery.
Machka - I hope they find some answers to that rash. Stress and anxiety can bring so many ailments. My niece has been on long term disability for 2 years. She has been having seizures, after all of the tests and treatments they have concluded that it is anxiety causing it. It’s a shame she is only in her 20’s.
Lisa - glad that Corey is starting to see an improvement.
On glasses - I’m curious what a pair of progressive glasses cost in the States. They are close to $1000 here for me and that’s if I buy clearance frames.
Heather - lovely painting. I’m with Lisa, depth and perspective are where I struggle.
Allie - are you watching Miles once a week again now?
Pip - it may not hurt, but it sure looks painful.
Debbie - is your Mom feeling she “has” to plant? It seems like a lot.
Vicki - it sure seems like a long wait to find out what’s wrong when you don’t feel well.
Kaitlyn and I managed to get a lot of pictures sorted yesterday. Some that we were going through were old tin pictures of my ancestors. My Grandmother, bless her, spent a lot of time identifying people in them and noting it down. Now we are trying to figure out how they are related so far I have traced to my 3X great grandfather! This is my Great Grandmother my grandmother’s Mom. I need to continue that.
I have a homework assignment to do this evening, the first step is interviewing a bilingual person about learning a second language. I am speaking at 4 to a young lady I worked with that has been teaching English in Japan for the last couple of years. She actually speaks a few languages I think.
I’ll make supper then do homework, then may take a long bath and relax this evening. It’s been a long week of sleepless nights.
It’s been lightly snowing since last night.
Tracey in Edmonton7 -
No just when needed..went down there today for about 1/2 hr or so.. he was watching Toy Story.. he loves that movie..
For Easter I bought him Woody ,and the Woody tonie for his Tonie player..
My t.v. pooped out in the den and I bought a Samsung 43" tv so that should work..
Tomorrow is hair day
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I used the Dr. Scholls callus remover and it looks like what it does is basically pull the callus out of your foot or wherever it is. I’ll probably use it again in a few days, but it’s much much better
After exercise went to Adi to return some things that we didn’t use and that I really don’t want to take home. Then to WalMart to do the same thing and buy a sun visor. Then bought gas.
Will probably take a shower and then play some mahongg
Michele soon to be back in NC3 -
Well crazy tenant threw a temper tantrum again last night. We were out feeding horses when she came home and DD asked her why she was still here. She claims DD drew a gun on her and caĺled 911. DD also called 911 and the operator asked us to meet with officers at a school close to here so we left and went to meet them. Had a good talk. They suggested we not engage with her at all and if she begins yelling and being verbally abusive use our phones to record her. They also suggested we pursue anti- harrassment charges against her and possibly get a restraining order. We do not even own a gun so don't where she came up with that. This is maybe the 4th or 5th time now she has called the police.
Pip - that burn looks nasty.
Vicki - hope you feel better soon.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA9 -
Michele so glad you found something for your foot!
Sue hope the situation doesn't turn dangerous. Take care!
Annie in Delaware3 -
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Glasses-last fall I got two pair of no line bifocals (progressive lenses) and it was around 800 for both together. I got moderate priced frames. I bought them from America's Best-they offer the two pair for a special price. It does sound like our friends in other countries pay more.
Allie-I have a Samsung 43 inch ty in my bedroom. It was a bit too small for the living room so I picked up a 59 inch Samsung for there. I do like the picture quality. Tvs have come down in prices.
Pretty tired tonight. IRS visit went well. I don't think we will have any findings. Have to see oral surgeon in mornin-he is checking on post he put in and we will have a better time from of when I get actual implant.
Have a bit of water coming into the basement (always been pretty dry down there). Have a company coming to look at it Saturday. I view that as a maintenance issue that needs to be done whether I am selling the house or staying. I have heard good things about this business. I will see what they have to say and then decide on getting other bids.
Off together sleep. Have an out of town morning meeting after dentist, then back for a 1 pm meeting. Work food pantry tomorrow night.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio4 -
I used the Dr. Scholls callus remover and it looks like what it does is basically pull the callus out of your foot or wherever it is. I’ll probably use it again in a few days, but it’s much much better
After exercise went to Adi to return some things that we didn’t use and that I really don’t want to take home. Then to WalMart to do the same thing and buy a sun visor. Then bought gas.
Will probably take a shower and then play some mahongg
Michele soon to be back in NC
I found walking 5 km barefoot on sand, in and out of the ocean water worked well to remove my callous.4 -
Carol, condolences on the loss of your BIL.
Re Genie bras - no way could I wear them. I need underwire and sizing by band and cup size. My current favorite is the Soma vanishing back bra. When I broke my wrist and Dave, bless his heart, could not get my bra on me to save his life, I sent him to CVS to get me an Ah-bra. I said I have no idea on the size, just buy the biggest one. It was so big around that the back rode up to my neck and the cups were still too small.
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Busy busy! Got house picked up last night, sheets changed, laundry done, dishes done, and 3 hours of work paperwork. At least I won't be totally against the 8 ball tomorrow!
Hugs!
Love!
Support!
Inspired!
Kylia
Sleepy in Ohio where our morning temp is suppose to be 23°F!2 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »
Debbie - is your Mom feeling she “has” to plant? It seems like a lot.
Kaitlyn and I managed to get a lot of pictures sorted yesterday. Some that we were going through were old tin pictures of my ancestors. My Grandmother, bless her, spent a lot of time identifying people in them and noting it down. Now we are trying to figure out how they are related so far I have traced to my 3X great grandfather! This is my Great Grandmother my grandmother’s Mom. I need to continue that.
I have a homework assignment to do this evening, the first step is interviewing a bilingual person about learning a second language. I am speaking at 4 to a young lady I worked with that has been teaching English in Japan for the last couple of years. She actually speaks a few languages I think.
I’ll make supper then do homework, then may take a long bath and relax this evening. It’s been a long week of sleepless nights.
It’s been lightly snowing since last night.
Tracey in Edmonton
Mom loves to garden and wants to do it. We will not be doing as much as in the past and I will be pushing to get extra help this year.
Now that the restaurant wants to buy again, that is a good motivator. She will have to renew her business license .
Debbie
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »Javaplace and others who want to be included in the Weekly Check-in....
Please message your info to me on Sunday or Monday morning. My goal is to post it by noon every Monday - Pacific Standard time or whatever it is these days.
We have to be MFP friends in order to use their messaging system, so send me a friend request and that will get things lined up.
Unfortunately, I often don't read all posts here, but I do check the messages over the weekend, so adding information to a regular post for me to pick up won't work for inclusion in the Monday post I send out.
Please let me know if this isn't confusing enough, lol.
Lanette
SW WA State
@SophieRosieMom, Sounds good. I will send you a friend request, I have to figure it out. Thanks! (Friend request - said it was sent)
1/11 days I did good, I still have to log my food but , I stayed mindful. Long day moving boxes and more so lots of strength training, steps 12630, not so good at drinking 1/2 my weight in oz. Anybody else do that?
Ava_ javaplace
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Allie - it must be the week for things quitting. My vacuum died Sunday evening (my grandmother would have said that’s what I get for doing chores on Sunday). Then my 4 year old dishwasher died on Monday. The vacuum I’m not that upset about, the dishwasher really upsets me.
Sue - I sure hope she leaves soon.
What is the next step from your lawyer’s perspective?
I meant to post this picture earlier. It is my great grandmother.
Debbie - that’s good that she’ll have some help.
I am tired today. I’ve not been sleeping well and when I am I’m having strange dreams.
I took a bath and am now going to head to bed.
I have a cute little story to share.Kaitlyn’s best friend, Raquel, has a son that is a few weeks younger than Jonah. They are 12. A few weeks ago I went to spend the night at Raquel’s and her son, Chase, and I were chatting in the morning and he told me that he really wanted to have another sleepover at my house with Jonah. We’ve had a few over the years. We decided that Spring break would be a good time.
Last night Kaitlyn was telling me how Chase has been having some worries because he already wears a hearing aid and he found out he also needs braces now and glasses, he starts a new school next year and is concerned he’ll be bullied and he didn’t have enough friends. Raquel asked him what number he felt was the right number and reminded him that people may have a circle of friends but there is usually only one or two that are particularly special. He thought that Jonah was that person for him.
At the end of her telling me Kaitlyn asked if I was still planning on bringing them for a sleepover because this weekend starts Spring break. I told her that yes, I needed to text Raquel. Tonight I received a text from Raquel. It said, “Next week is Spring break, Chase asked me to text you and remind you.”
So we’re figuring out when the boys are coming. I love these children in my life and love that they want to stay with me.
This was the last time they stayed.
Tracey in Edmonton
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@SophieRosieMom, Sounds good. I will send you a friend request, I have to figure it out. Thanks! (Friend request - said it was sent)
1/11 days I did good, I still have to log my food but , I stayed mindful. Long day moving boxes and more so lots of strength training, steps 12630, not so good at drinking 1/2 my weight in oz. Anybody else do that?
Ava_ javaplace
Ava - got your friend request, good job! Look forward to getting your info this weekend!
Lanette
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I'm up way past my bedtime. Not sure I'll sleep much.
My best friend T messaged me this afternoon - the house right across the street from her is for sale. I'm going to go see it tomorrow afternoon. She's coming with me, she's friends with the owner - it's a divorce situation, neither of them can afford to keep it so it's on the market.
She would love to have me closer and vice versa. They're ready to help me move!
I've been concerned with the future upkeep on my current place here. I don't have the enthusiasm I had last year for jumping in and doing things, and I keep seeing more to do.
Might just be the winter doldrums.
This new place - small yard, newer house that's quite a bit smaller than this one I'm currently in. Fenced back yard for Rosie to run.
It even has a chicken coop. Need I say more?
Will stop by the credit union tomorrow and see what they could put together just in case it pans out. Not sure this is the best time to be buying or selling a house interest wise, but if it's meant to be...
I guess no matter what happens, I better light a fire and start decluttering big time anyhow.
Lanette
SW WA State
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »Javaplace and others who want to be included in the Weekly Check-in....
Please message your info to me on Sunday or Monday morning. My goal is to post it by noon every Monday - Pacific Standard time or whatever it is these days.
We have to be MFP friends in order to use their messaging system, so send me a friend request and that will get things lined up.
Unfortunately, I often don't read all posts here, but I do check the messages over the weekend, so adding information to a regular post for me to pick up won't work for inclusion in the Monday post I send out.
Please let me know if this isn't confusing enough, lol.
Lanette
SW WA State
@SophieRosieMom, Sounds good. I will send you a friend request, I have to figure it out. Thanks! (Friend request - said it was sent)
1/11 days I did good, I still have to log my food but , I stayed mindful. Long day moving boxes and more so lots of strength training, steps 12630, not so good at drinking 1/2 my weight in oz. Anybody else do that?
Ava_ javaplace
I drink about 3 litres a day.
Yesterday I must have been a bit short because I had a wicked calf cramp in the middle of the night last night. Had to get up and walk around. Today it is still sore.
Machka in Oz3 -
Lanette - Wow!!!
No wonder you were awake! How exciting. I hope the house looks good and you can sort out some finance. Sometimes we have to bite the bullet while we are still able, and not wait until we are too decrepit to do anything. People wait too long. And you can take your chickens!
I really hope this works out for you. Women friends are the best! And what a great motivation to declutter.
My only advice would be, don't try and do it all by yourself. Get lots of help. Young, strong people, students, have been a great help to my friend G. Even having them there has been a motivator. Body-doubling.
Wishing you lots of luck. Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
cityjaneLondon wrote: »Lanette - Wow!!! No wonder you were awake! How exciting. I hope the house looks good and you can sort out some finance. Sometimes we have to bite the bullet while we are still able, and not wait until we are too decrepit to do anything. People wait too long. And you can take your chickens!
I really hope this works out for you. Women friends are the best! And what a great motivation to declutter.
My only advice would be, don't try and do it all by yourself. Get lots of help. Young, strong people, students, have been a great help to my friend G. Even having them there has been a motivator. Body-doubling.
Wishing you lots of luck. Heather UK xxxxxxxx
Heather - thank you! You are so right - if the opportunity is here now and it works, go for it.
T is already rounding up the troops - her husband and son for starters. They have trucks and trailers and like Lisa's Corey, love to do the "guy" stuff. And I could get Collette to come help declutter and deep clean this place.
I just whipped up a financial statement to take to the credit union tomorrow.
Who knows, an offer might come in tomorrow ahead of me if I choose to make one. But I do believe things work out like they're supposed to. So if not this one, there will be another one.
Lanette
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