WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2024
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Machka thanks for the tip about resetting the scale. I think it worked!
I did twenty eight minutes on my bike and twenty minutes walking! Yay!
My dad is out mowing the yard. He was fussing that he has to rest often. Most men don't even live to be his age, let alone stay active enough to mow the lawn! I need to be ready to get help this summer.
Annie in Delaware5 -
Breaking news ...... I have got all my Saga money. The two cheques arrived in the post today, and , when I checked my bank account, the refunds are in there. Soooooo relieved! I can pay the cheques into the post office, rather than having to go to the bank, and John can drive me there. It's only a few streets away, but too far for me at the moment. The money, most of it John's, will nearly pay for the first hip.
Pleased with myself for changing my bed linen today and switching to a summer weight duvet. It's only a single bed, so easy enough.
Annie - I have one of those sling purses for my cruises. Very useful. I take my phone, cabin card, lipstick, comb.
I then decided to celebrate the season with wearing a new long-sleeved t shirt! It's dark navy, so I put a bright blue camisole underneath to layer and wore my opal necklace. And I've ordered a long royal blue one. My long black house dress arrived yesterday, for wearing after the operation for a couple of days and nights. It looks great,and I'm loving my hands free slip on trainers. Hooray!
Just going downstairs to put the duck legs in the oven.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx6 -
Rita- Miles has a alligator Warmies that will probably be used for the twins.
Im going to get dressed and vacuum the place.. and put clean clothes away.3 -
Good afternoon, my little chickadees.
Rusty: My brother and 3 nephews and their families live in Yorkshire. My SiL comes from Harrogate. One nephew lives in Halifax. It’s a lovely part of the country.
Debbie: My Fitbit frequently says I have done elliptical or some other exercise, when I have done HIIT. I just change it. 😝
Lanette: Those soles push-ups sound like the heel raises I do.
Michele: So sorry about the car prang. I hope you haven’t suffered and lasting damage.
Heather: Delighted that you got your refund organised. Hope you can knock that UTI out quickly.
Lisa: You are so industrious. 🥰 the ‘quilt’ clock.
Kim: Commiserations. It’s so difficult to deal with the decline of our elders. Vent here any time, m’dear.
I’m having an active rest day. It’s been very changeable. I had to sit in the car for 5 minutes until a heavy shower passed over, when I came home from shopping. I’ve spent most of the afternoon catching up with you all, and doing an online jigsaw.
I will visit my elder daughter after lunch tomorrow. Then I’m out morning and afternoon on Monday. (Creative Writing and Monday Painters) I’m all set for them both. Then nothing planned until Latin Study Group on Friday morning, except my prep for that.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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The mister is still sick. We are wondering if it's RSV. He's had what seemed to be a cold, but then he got a fever and says his lungs feel weird. I hope it's not pneumonia. It's been a week.
Tina in CA
COVID?
There are 786,167 reported active cases with another 1,151 reported yesterday in the US.
Can you get one of those tests that shows both COVID and flu or maybe all three: COVID, flu, RSV?
M in Oz
He tested negative for COVID twice. In order to get tested for RSV, he has to go to the doc, but they will tell him to wait it out anyway, so what's the point. Same with the flu. He's been sleeping really late, so hopefully that will help. If his lungs don't improve, he will go get an x-ray.
Tina in CA4 -
LisaInArkansas wrote: »Tina - Hope the mister doesn't have p-monia. Never fun, and debilitating. On the subject of your legs, I think we're too hard on ourselves in terms of body image, but we all have to live inside our bodies. I gave up on getting mine to look good, I just want it to work! 😀👀🙃
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR
I really like the way my legs used to look, especially when I wore dresses. There is really no reason I cannot get them (and the rest of me) back into shape.
Tina in CA
Do you have stairs you can climb up and down where you are?
M in Oz
We do not have stairs, by design. Since I work from home, I have to go somewhere to do it and if I'm going to go somewhere, I'm going to walk and/or run.
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Whidislander wrote: »It's no one's business to decide if someone else's life is adequate or not. That is such an individual choice. I have learned to not care about anyone's opinions on my life. It's mine. I don't judge theirs.
Tina in CA
My sisters life is so much more physical. I mean for example, if she needs to take the bins to the curb she needs to put them in the bucket of her tractor and drive them down. While husband and I just wheel them a bit and done. She weeds 5 huge beds, while I weed nothing. So her life is very different than mine. She asked me once if my life was fulfilling. Because in her eyes it just seemed less so. When (or if) she comes visit this year, I will probably have to have a sit down conversation on our individual ideas of our lives. Just a lot of feelings not expressed on that subject. We are at a good place though, so just things I have had on my mind that she needs to hear. Being her little sister though, I do tend to give in, to regress a bit, and tend to not give my opinions. I think the whole little sister thing needs to be hung up, I'm 61 yrs old for gosh sakes.😂
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
I'm told that your kids are always your kids, no matter how old they get. It's the same with siblings...probably more so with sisters. I will always be my older sisters' little sis and my younger ones will always be just that. I want to protect them like she wants to protect me. So even if you're 61, you're still her little sis. Enjoy it. Not everyone has the pleasure of having siblings and I cannot imagine it any other way.
Tina in CA
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »Debbie - The only one my Fitbit just can't cope with is when I'm on the little lawn tractor, it thinks I'm either on an "outdoor bike" or running. I can't make it stop logging that movement as steps, but in the settings for the device, there is one for "auto-exercise recognition." You can turn that off, or if you want it to recognize when you're walking, say, you can set the other individual ones to "ignore."
Rebecca - Oddly enough, your relationship with your sister is much like mine with my best friend, who's four years younger, but acts more like a big sister. Over the years, I've had to fend her off from trying to change my entire work wardrobe (she thought my bras carried my accouterments far too low 🙄 and that was 20 years ago!) and fix my life in various other ways. One thing I've found though is that she is much, much less big sisterly when she is out of her territory and on mine. At her house, she was always trying to fix me. At my house, she drops out of that fix-y mode and just becomes my friend.
Corey brought home the piece of big equipment, and he had described it wrong - this is what he actually brought - a mini track loader:
They call it that, but it's taller than me. You stand up on the back of it and can then lift up to a thousand pounds (450+ kg) without any effort at all... He put me up on it the minute he pulled it off the trailer, and I was able to scoop up the first load of dirt for my flower bed and put it right next to it... I know it's weird, but it was so much fun! So much power in one place, very simple, drives and operates much like a video game controller.
Went looking for what his boss saved us by letting him bring it home for the weekend, and it was over $1,000 for a weekend rental, so significant. Of course, he also knows if Corey breaks it, he'll fix it because that's his job, so it wasn't much of a risk... 😻
Anyway - I was out cold in the bed by 7:30 last night, I guess pulling the siding off the carport walls just wore me out this week. I was up far too early this morning, but I woke up feeling great, so there's that. Looking forward to a day outside, getting my flowerbed sorted out finally. Corey wants to take the loader back tomorrow late afternoon, so we are planning on our first restaurant meal out in at least a year. Looking forward to that, too.
Hope it is or was a good day for everyone... The sky is just beginning to lighten here, but the birds are already singing to welcome the sun. We are on the path of the cicada emergence, but they were around a lot when we first moved here six years ago, not too worried about it. Egg likes bringing them inside and poking them until they scream--they sound like an air raid siren, and she thinks that's funny, apparently.
Love,
Lisa in Arkansas
I hope my sister does that as well, because she's at my home. The last time she visited my home, we were living at the coast and it was 2016. Actually its been since 2017 that my middle son has come to our home too. Athena has never visited me.
Pretty fancy equipment there! Enjoy the weekend!
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Weird!! MFP logged me out while I was reading this thread! I was going to post something, but the Comment section was not showing. I then noticed it was asking me to log in?? IDK. ANYWAY. All the talk about ‘Warmies” had me looking them up on Amazon and I got the scented Sloth. Smelled so nice of lavender when I opened the package. I tried it on my lower back this morning and love it!! Now I need to get a bigger one for my DH’s legs. He has circulation issues and they often hurt. I’ll have to let him try mine first. Thanks for the suggestion! Here is the first, of many I predict, Warmie I now own.
RVRita in Roswell, HMMM no wonder I was ‘mysteriously” logged out!!
That has happened to me off and on. Luckily its an easy fix.
Now I need to look up warmies! They sound inviting! That sloth is adorable!
Rebecca
Whidbey
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We had our final Beginners Fencing lesson today. It's quite a workout! And it was hot in the gym today.
I'm hoping to go to some of the club meetings to practice the skills, but will take a little break in order to work on the house.
And then I worked a bit in the garden.
About the noisy neighbour a couple houses down ...I'm beginning to think that he's like Sue's tenant. Evidently he takes photos of the people who come visit our neighbour across the road and yells that he's taking the photos to his lawyer. No one has any idea why. Our neighbour across the road is a nice older couple, and the people who come visit them are their adult kids and little grandchildren! But one of the "kids" IS a lawyer who is as baffled as the rest of us.
And the noisy neighbour continues to play his TV or radio at full blast, facing an open window so that we all can hear it. Today, I was working in the part of the garden closest to his place, so I brought my phone out so I could play classical music fairly loudly.
But at the same time, he was yelling something out his window at us all again.
I'm kinda glad we're moving. It's getting a bit old.
Tomorrow we're going to a beekeeping meeting!
I feel like there's a theme here. We must like white jackets and masks.
Machka in Oz
Great photos! I do notice you like wearing helmets, and hoods! Activities where there is some protection of some sort.😁👍🏼 I am always amazed at your desire to expand your knowledge, and persevere with it.👍🏼 as my momma would say "good on ya"!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Happy Saturday all!
Reading some of these comments reminds me of a saying that has always rung true.
The happiest people do not have the best or everything, they make the best of everything
Some people need constant stimulation and are always chasing for something. Some are able to find joy in what they have. Envy really is the thief of joy and happiness isn't measured the same way by people. My life may not suit everyone but it's not supposed to.
Enjoy your small pleasures ladies
Rusty in Yorkshire
Rusty, (nice to meet you by the way 😁), I like those sayings! Wise words!
I need to let go the need to please my sisters. In the end the only person I need to please is myself in this here life of mine. My desire to measure up comes from years of low self esteem, and though I am far from that person, when I touch base with family my mindset goes there sometimes. Its a familiar habit. The need to be accepted first comes from me accepting myself, in all its imperfections. We are our worst critics huh?
Rebecca
Whidbey
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Breaking news ...... I have got all my Saga money. The two cheques arrived in the post today, and , when I checked my bank account, the refunds are in there. Soooooo relieved! I can pay the cheques into the post office, rather than having to go to the bank, and John can drive me there. It's only a few streets away, but too far for me at the moment. The money, most of it John's, will nearly pay for the first hip.
Pleased with myself for changing my bed linen today and switching to a summer weight duvet. It's only a single bed, so easy enough.
Annie - I have one of those sling purses for my cruises. Very useful. I take my phone, cabin card, lipstick, comb.
I then decided to celebrate the season with wearing a new long-sleeved t shirt! It's dark navy, so I put a bright blue camisole underneath to layer and wore my opal necklace. And I've ordered a long royal blue one. My long black house dress arrived yesterday, for wearing after the operation for a couple of days and nights. It looks great,and I'm loving my hands free slip on trainers. Hooray!
Just going downstairs to put the duck legs in the oven.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
I am so glad everything worked out regarding Saga! I know you do not like those situations, but it is all coming together. Being at the mercy of outcomes not in your control puts you on edge, but know that, "all shall be well, all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well". 😁
I love when you talk of your new purchases. I can hear the excitement in the tone, and that makes me happy that you're happy!
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Hello everyone!
I am a 62 year young woman. I have been battling my weight since 1989 after I had my 3rd child. I’ve been on every “diet” known to man and wasted a lot of money in the process. I have lossed and regained multiple times. The one thing I’ve never had though, was consistency for longer than a month. This time I made some changes. I ditched my all or nothing mindset and I made little changes and started out slow. First I gave up drinking sweet tea and fast food. Now I prepare food at home and I only drink water or fat free milk. Then I added a little walking every day. And now I can walk farther than I ever thought I would be able to. My next goal is to go to the gym in my apts and walk on the treadmill and use some light weights. I was only planning on weighing every 4 weeks but for this month I will weigh every week. CONGRATS to all of us for sticking with it!
SW 3/9/24 301.9
Current weight: 279.7
April goal weight - 275
3/9: 301.9
3/21: Did not weigh
4/13: 279.7
4/20:
4/27:
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Debbie - I once had my fitbit on while horseback riding at a state park and it recorded that I walked thousands of steps and climbed lots of flights of stairs. The one I have now records I'm swimming whenever I do water exercise maybe because it gets wet.
Nice sunny day here. Hoping to get some lawn mowing done. Farrier is coming to trim horse and goat hooves.
Heather - glad you got your money back. That has to be a relief.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA5 -
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Debbie - I once had my fitbit on while horseback riding at a state park and it recorded that I walked thousands of steps and climbed lots of flights of stairs. The one I have now records I'm swimming whenever I do water exercise maybe because it gets wet.
Nice sunny day here. Hoping to get some lawn mowing done. Farrier is coming to trim horse and goat hooves.
Heather - glad you got your money back. That has to be a relief.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA
I need to see if my Fitbit is waterproof. I am going to start taking a AquaZumba class in June. May just not wear it and adjust it manually. Looking forward to trying it. It will just be one day a week(same teacher as I have for regular Zumba) and just for the summer(outside pool). She is also going to add a short Pilates class before our Zumba class that I might try. I am waiting to hear if they will give us a discount if we sign up for all three classes. If not, I will wait on the pilates until after aqua is over.
I know her prices are a lot cheaper than regular gyms(her classes are through the city) but need to see how much more it will be if I add two more classes. My friends are saying the same thing.
We had great weather earlier in the week- super windy yesterday. Made for a good workout just walking around the wetlands and not too many birds hanging around. Raining today.
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA
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Rosemarie- I really am enjoying the show Elsbeth too. I enjoyed that character on The Good Wife and the Good Fight.
Lisa - your quilt design sounds similar to a lot of my scrapbooking designs, I try to make it look too real. Finally! The Skyrizi.
Kim - that sounds like a terrible day, glad your car was fine and you had flowers though.
Rita - Funny spider story.
Heather - I’m sorry to read how much pain you are in. Your visits with Edie are such a treasure for both of you.
Great news that you received your funds.
Rebecca - “how do you tell someone that the contentment of life is the stillness”. I think you just answered your own question. Just be honest.
I am a very social person, my DH is an introvert. I’ve had to tell him that I don’t consider sitting at home all the time a life, I’m happy for him if he does, but I need to go. It has nothing to do with him, it just is.
Annie - my parents had no money so there were no wills or anything, my brother ended up paying their house off himself.
My grandmother though, had it set up that my brother got the property and my mom and I got the money. If you are to get the house, maybe that’s why your sister gets the financial side.
Things are so different in my family though, we did everything as a family meeting and it was all verbal. My grandmother actually even took her name off her bank account and put it in my mother and brothers names 4 years before she passed. She also signed her car over to my Mom, the property to my brother. She did it all so there was nothing to be done when she passed. It was quite simple really.
Machka - I would be glad to be moving too. One of my fears anytime something changes around me is that I’ll end up with troublesome neighbours.
I have watched too many episodes of Fear Thy Neighbor.
I tried to keep up with reading all week but I didn’t succeed well. I got all caught up today after dropping my friend at the airport.
I’ll put a review of the week in a spoiler.Cheryle’s flight changed numerous times on her way here due to weather. She originally was scheduled to arrive at 2340 last Thursday, it then changed to 1615, then back to 2350, then a problem with takeoff from Toronto, it was delayed to 0023. She ended up arriving at P
0114. Thankfully I live very close to the airport so was able to stay at home, watching her flight updates online.
We had a long wait for her bag and ended up getting home at about 0230. We got to bed about 0315.
I had to do my sign language conversation for class at 0830. Didn’t do as well as I wanted, apparently the instructor couldn’t see my hands all the time on the camera. 😕
After class we sat and visited, we then decided to go to a semi local antique store. We spent the afternoon there. In the evening we just visited and I made the lasagna for the dinner on Saturday.
Saturday, my girls, their husbands, and the Grands came for supper. A relaxing day just visiting.
Sunday, we picked Lauryn up and then went to Kaitlyn’s for a visit, she coloured Cheryle’s hair and we had a barbecue. Cheryle and I came home and for the first time really had some alone time as Rodger had gone to work. We watched American Idol and visited.
I started a new course on Monday, Traumatic Brain Injury, I felt quite bored as we learned most of what Machka has been teaching us for the last six years.
On Monday we made my grandmother’s doughnuts, she remembers them like I do. One of the best things about having a childhood friend, shared memories.
Tuesday we went for pedicures (her treat) and then went to pick Lauryn up and we checked out a couple more antique stores in the city, we picked up supper on the way home.
In the evening after Rodger went to work, we sorted through my clothes, I was worried that I wouldn’t have anything that still fit, since it’s been almost a year since I have worn work clothes. I was quite happy when things fit and were actually even a bit looser than I remembered!
Wednesday we had a long crafting day, just the two of us, we were going to go to sleep early, but we ended up having a very serious conversation starting at 1030 so didn’t get to bed until 130. Well worth it.
Thursday I did an assignment after class and then we crafted some more and went to ceramics in the evening. She bought two pieces to paint, one for me to paint for her to give her Mom from us for Mother’s Day. I forgot to get a picture.
Yesterday, Kaitlyn and Raquel came for the day to have a craft day and visit. I made a paper wreath for my Mom, Cheryle took it home for me and is going to go visit Mom and give it to her. Kaitlyn took a bunch of photos for us, mostly selfies. It was the Double Besties Day according to her. Her and Raquel liken their friendship to Cheryle’s and mine. It was a wonderful week and I hated taking her to the airport this morning.
In other news, I am officially done classes and will start my practicum on Monday. This weeks session was the lowest mark I received in the whole course, 85%, I didn’t put my heart into the assignment, so got dinged a bit. I won’t receive my official marks from the school until after my practicum, but my calculations I’m still going to graduate with a 95% final grade.
I have some laundry going, have dozed on the couch a bit and have decided I’m buying supper. I plan on soaking in a long hot bath this evening and watching the CMT Awards I recorded last week.
Tomorrow I have to go find some shoes to wear for my practicum. I also need a new bra, both things I really hate shopping for.
I’ve missed you all!
Tracey in Edmonton
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Stat for the day-
Short walk w/family- 1hr 21min 57sec, 28elev, 2.95ap, 88ahr, 115mhr, 4.01mi= 371c
Strava app = 492c
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I wanted to share this little story that Kaitlyn posted on FB
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Not much going on.. still watching the crown
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