WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2024

Joy1580vb · April 14

Good morning, ladies.

Enjoying reading through the posts.

Heather, good to hear that you got your cruise refund and well done on the amazon bargains.

Tracey, congrats on finishing your course and doing so well. I'm sure you are looking forward to your practicum. Very nice photos.

Ordered a couple of tees that are long sleeved from Columbia Sportswear for my trip to Newfoundland in June. Came in on Friday and are very nice. The weather should be good but can be cool when on the boat tours so I'm planning on layering. We do one overnight in Labrador and will be close to the ocean.

Have all my garden seeds except for a package of dill seed which I forgot to order. Can pick that up locally. I don't plant my garden until about the 3rd week of May so plenty of time. Have to pick up tomato plants, onion sets and potatoes next month....will be going to a local greenhouse for those along with my flower baskets for around the house.

Was a bit concerned about the plum tree I planted last year. It basically had no snow cover but I see it has started to bud out nicely so it wintered well. Should get plums off it this year. My fruit trees are in a sheltered area and I think that helped. Variety is a Toka plum.

Enjoy the day. Off to do my walking.

Joy

kevrit · April 14

Today is a good day to celebrate Pecans! We have several orchards around Roswell. How do you say the word ‘pecan’ “pee-kahn” or “pee-can”? I lean toward the latter. I hear both versions at the park.

RVRita

OregonMother · April 14

I say puh-kahn, Rita, with the stress on the second syllable. The lake looks inviting.

So glad to hear from Katla. I miss her a lot and have been worried about her. Now if someone could track Karen down. I miss her very much, as well.

I had more to say but my seasonal allergies are horrible today, and I can't think very well. My youngest went to prom with a few of his friends last night. Gave us five hours notice. Fortunately, he has a suit. I think they had fun, but he's pretty tight lipped about friend activities. Thankfully, they are all good kids, so I don't worry.

Here he's getting a kiss from his true love.

With his friends at the state thespian conference, he bought me this magnet. Didn't say anything, just put it on the fridge.

Much love,

Flea
Willamette Valley OR

LisaInArkansas · April 14

kevrit wrote: »

Today is a good day to celebrate Pecans! We have several orchards around Roswell. How do you say the word ‘pecan’ “pee-kahn” or “pee-can”? I lean toward the latter. I hear both versions at the park.

RVRita

Neither one!

It's puh-KAHN, with the emphasis on the second syllable... and I grew up surrounded by them and pine forests. It was a toss-up which was messier, but the pecans usually won - each spring they'd put off catkins as long as your finger, that we called "willies," (sorry about that for my UK and Irish friends), in the millions. Then as the nuts finished ripening, it would shed all the nut coverings, then the nuts would fall. By then, the webworm caterpillars would start spinning at the end of the branches, leaving these globes of spider-web-looking balls, then those fuzzy little boogers would start falling. There's a tree around here somewhere, because we find the pecans hidden in piles of leaves where the squirrels stash them. It's not in the yard, thank goodness.

Corey's buzzing around on the big mower, and I'm debating on walking down with the push-behind while I'm still sweaty and getting the very front mowed. It's too slanted to put the big mower on it, too dangerous. I finally got the last of the siding down, and all the webs and decades of filth cleaned off and the siding and hundreds of nails and everything discarded. That carport's cleaner than it's been since we moved in! We're going to furr out the two solid sides to level out the three different surfaces that are now visible, and cover up the door that we blocked up to make the mudroom a few years back. Might be a project we tackle while my friend and her husband are here...

That would get Corey a pair of hands that aren't mine to get a reasonably large project completed in a short amount of time. Free labor is always good.

Anyway, I think I will go do that while I still have a skosh of energy left.

KJ - I'm with Heather. Enlist all the help you can. Your energy, time (and sleep) are precious. Congrats on getting the weight under 250!

Welcome to those who are new as well... Drop into any conversation that interests you - they move fast!

Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR

grandmallie · April 14

Hidee ho all..
Sitting with Alfie watching renevation aloha
Have the heat off.but wearing sweatshirt and my robe..would rather that than pay for electric heat.
Facebook marketplace had free maternity close in Tracys size,so i picked them up this morning and dropped them off,as she was out grocery shopping.
I try and do little things for the kids..
Vacuumed the house yesterday.
Bought a zippered travel cover with handles for my 4 wheeled walker, it will come with me on the cruise,rather than getting a scooter.
All quiet right now...

pipcd34 · April 14

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barbiecat · April 14

Machka9 · April 14

KJLaMore wrote: »

Jumping on really quick:
Michele- a couple of ideas for a preschool grad gift:
I would pass on the backpack. Every kid, or their parent, knows exactly what they want in a backpack and will get it. I would maybe get a gift card to an office supply store/ or a target and let them shop for school supplies. Kids like to pick out their own things.
Another idea, that I am now giving to my grands, because their mom has told me "No more stuff!". I send them cash with a note and brochures/links to world vision, world wildlife fund, etc. In the note I talk to them about how they are so smart and loving and have grown so much. With that comes the responsibility/desire to help others. I ask that they give half of the monetary gift to someone who needs help. A family in need of food, a child in need of education, an animal in need of preservation... So far, this gift has been a huge hit with both Joaquin (age 7) and Miguel (age 4). They love to look through the websites to choose how to help. My daughter and son in law also love this gift, as it doesn't clutter the house and it helps them raise their boys.
The hotel price sounds very reasonable for 3 days; but I get it. Between travel expenses, hotel accomodations, food, etc.. It is pricey; visiting our grandkids! But worth it!
Welcome to all of the new ladies!
Sending love and hugs to all of the ladies in this group! I am reading posts and sending out positive vibes to all! I am also sending out love, hugs, and compassion as we all seem to be navigating loss, health issues, aging issues. Boy! Where was the "life pamphlet" that explained all of this?!
Lisa hit the nail on the head, stating that I am running headlong into spring. Trying to get my house clean, and ready for spring/summer, trying to get my backyard and play areas up and running for my childcare, trying to organize the historical event that I work on each year, and trying to summon the energy and brain power to "up" my childcare business. I am so tired, but I can't relax or get good sleep because I have so many ideas and "wants" that I really want to add to my business. Remember that movie "Awakenings" with Robin Williams and Robert De Niro? The description that is used to describe the Parkinsonian like tremors that the patients experience, feels like where I am at right now. Where the tremor is moving so fast that it the movement is "frozen" and the patient is locked in stasis. I think I need to talk to my family (sibs and nieces and nephews) and my provider reps/trainers and see if they can shed some light on how to organize and accomplish my goals.
In the meantime, I am getting more walks in with the kids. My weight is at 249. Which is down a bit. I haven't been under 250 in a few years.
Light and love to you all! Healing thoughts to those who need it. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

Sort of along those lines, one of the things we got from a relative or maybe more than one was a subscription to National Geographic Kids each year for several years. I loved it!

M in Oz

dlfk202000 · April 15

Watched church online this morning instead of going in person. Asthma is better but really didn't want to inturupt the service like I did last week.
Was nice to sit and watch while I drank almost 3 cups of hot tea(yep, service was extra long today)
Went up and picked up some dragon fruit plants that were listed on FB Marketplace- they are rooted cuttings that she only wanted $2 each for. They looked good in the picture. Got there(had to wait a bit, she was running late) but, super nice lady. Plants are bigger than they looked int he picture and she gave me the whole box for $20!! 24 plants total.
Got them temporarily planted for now. I will give one pot full to my Zumba teacher tomorrow(her birthday is Wed but she canceled class for that day)

On our way to get them(had to burn time because she was running late) we stopped at a little Asian market- hit the clearance spot(didn't have that last time we were there) and got all kinds of McCormick's flavorings for .75. A few I have never tried or even heard of but for that price- why not. Also got a big jar of Chinese 5spice for .99.

No exercise today other than the little bit of planting. Will make up for it tomorrow. May or may not walk the dog. I have my gyn appointment for PAP at 9AM, car in for oil change at 10:30. Black Friday after that. After that ?? Zumba tomorrow night. If I don't walk the dog, will need to push a bit harder in class to go over 10k steps.

Debbie
Napa Valley,CA

exermom · April 15

Did Cathe Slow and Heavy DVD (one part) then walked to Food Lion to get potatoes that were on sale for Vince and his bananas. Then we started on the pool. It’s getting there, just need to give it more time. Making yogurt right now

Lanette – the prednisone was 6 one day, 6 the next, then 4 one day, 4 the next, then 2 one day, then 2 the next but the pharmacy miscounted the pills (or I screwed up) and didn’t give me enough for the last day. But I think I’m OK. I still have a little pain, but nothing at all like before. So it has helped and it probably will continue to help for the next few days. Maybe that did contribute to the depression. That and the fact that it rained for 2 days so I couldn’t even take my walk.

KJ – thanks for telling me to pass on the backpack. You’re right, every kid knows what they want. Never thought of a gift card. I’m trying to remember what my kids (back in the stone age...lol) needed for the first day of kindergarten. Oh, yes, it can be pricey to visit grandchildren. We don’t have to fly, but the last time we went up there for a few days it cost us over $800. Between food, hotel, someone to watch the cat(s) and give the medication. But SOOO worth it The thing is, this time we will need to go back up there the following week since that’s when Steve is having his picnic. But when we worked it out, it’s cheaper to drive home than to have to stay up there for the week and to top it off it’s Memorial Day weekend! At least we’ll be home for the weekend.

Oh, remember my girlfriend in Switzerland who has the tumor? Well, she’s starting chemo this week. Guess the radiation helped. Since (thank god) I don’t have any personal experience to call upon, what’s something nice to send to someone going thru chemo. Remember, she’s in Switzerland so it’s not like I can just pop in and help her with housework, etc.

We had some of the red ants so I googled how to get rid of them. One of the suggestions was white vinegar. So I put some where they were. They did scurry a bit, but I guess the next time I cut the grass and disturb that area, I’ll know if the vinegar worked.

Rita – I really don’t like the weather when you need pants in the morning, shorts in the afternoon, then the pants again in the evening. But as long as it isn’t raining, I’m OK. Even tho I don’t like changing clothing all the time

Debbie – so THAT’S what dragon fruit looks like. I’ve only had it cut up

Michele NC
who so far has 14,000 steps for the day

ginnytez · April 15

Michelle-Amazon has and assortment of items-search by chemo patient gifts. Evidently you can get things shipped there but they would be purchased in one of the Amazon locations in France, Germany or Italy. Or you can just look there for ideas and send your own package.

Well, made it to church and the store. Got home and had to lay down. Got up, went for 2 mile walk (very slow pace!). Laid down again. Got laundry folded and a bit of ironing. Have lunch ready for tomorrow.

After contemplating this whole situation (and being pretty much fed up with the medical community) I decided to order and give the Uqora product a try.

Going to head off to bed.

Take care all,

Ginny in Ohio

Poerava14 · April 15

LisaInArkansas · April 15

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dlfk202000 · April 15

exermom wrote: »

Did Cathe Slow and Heavy DVD (one part) then walked to Food Lion to get potatoes that were on sale for Vince and his bananas. Then we started on the pool. It’s getting there, just need to give it more time. Making yogurt right now

Lanette – the prednisone was 6 one day, 6 the next, then 4 one day, 4 the next, then 2 one day, then 2 the next but the pharmacy miscounted the pills (or I screwed up) and didn’t give me enough for the last day. But I think I’m OK. I still have a little pain, but nothing at all like before. So it has helped and it probably will continue to help for the next few days. Maybe that did contribute to the depression. That and the fact that it rained for 2 days so I couldn’t even take my walk.

KJ – thanks for telling me to pass on the backpack. You’re right, every kid knows what they want. Never thought of a gift card. I’m trying to remember what my kids (back in the stone age...lol) needed for the first day of kindergarten. Oh, yes, it can be pricey to visit grandchildren. We don’t have to fly, but the last time we went up there for a few days it cost us over $800. Between food, hotel, someone to watch the cat(s) and give the medication. But SOOO worth it The thing is, this time we will need to go back up there the following week since that’s when Steve is having his picnic. But when we worked it out, it’s cheaper to drive home than to have to stay up there for the week and to top it off it’s Memorial Day weekend! At least we’ll be home for the weekend.

Oh, remember my girlfriend in Switzerland who has the tumor? Well, she’s starting chemo this week. Guess the radiation helped. Since (thank god) I don’t have any personal experience to call upon, what’s something nice to send to someone going thru chemo. Remember, she’s in Switzerland so it’s not like I can just pop in and help her with housework, etc.

We had some of the red ants so I googled how to get rid of them. One of the suggestions was white vinegar. So I put some where they were. They did scurry a bit, but I guess the next time I cut the grass and disturb that area, I’ll know if the vinegar worked.

Rita – I really don’t like the weather when you need pants in the morning, shorts in the afternoon, then the pants again in the evening. But as long as it isn’t raining, I’m OK. Even tho I don’t like changing clothing all the time

Debbie – so THAT’S what dragon fruit looks like. I’ve only had it cut up

Michele NC
who so far has 14,000 steps for the day

I am sure mine will never get that big-that is an old plant-.
Actually, looking at it closer- that is at least four plants that they planted around a large pole and it grows up the pole.
A few neighbors around here have them growing up an old dead tree stump/tree.

barbiecat · April 15

kymarai · April 15

Machka9 · April 15

dlfk202000 wrote: »

exermom wrote: »

Did Cathe Slow and Heavy DVD (one part) then walked to Food Lion to get potatoes that were on sale for Vince and his bananas. Then we started on the pool. It’s getting there, just need to give it more time. Making yogurt right now

Lanette – the prednisone was 6 one day, 6 the next, then 4 one day, 4 the next, then 2 one day, then 2 the next but the pharmacy miscounted the pills (or I screwed up) and didn’t give me enough for the last day. But I think I’m OK. I still have a little pain, but nothing at all like before. So it has helped and it probably will continue to help for the next few days. Maybe that did contribute to the depression. That and the fact that it rained for 2 days so I couldn’t even take my walk.

KJ – thanks for telling me to pass on the backpack. You’re right, every kid knows what they want. Never thought of a gift card. I’m trying to remember what my kids (back in the stone age...lol) needed for the first day of kindergarten. Oh, yes, it can be pricey to visit grandchildren. We don’t have to fly, but the last time we went up there for a few days it cost us over $800. Between food, hotel, someone to watch the cat(s) and give the medication. But SOOO worth it The thing is, this time we will need to go back up there the following week since that’s when Steve is having his picnic. But when we worked it out, it’s cheaper to drive home than to have to stay up there for the week and to top it off it’s Memorial Day weekend! At least we’ll be home for the weekend.

Oh, remember my girlfriend in Switzerland who has the tumor? Well, she’s starting chemo this week. Guess the radiation helped. Since (thank god) I don’t have any personal experience to call upon, what’s something nice to send to someone going thru chemo. Remember, she’s in Switzerland so it’s not like I can just pop in and help her with housework, etc.

We had some of the red ants so I googled how to get rid of them. One of the suggestions was white vinegar. So I put some where they were. They did scurry a bit, but I guess the next time I cut the grass and disturb that area, I’ll know if the vinegar worked.

Rita – I really don’t like the weather when you need pants in the morning, shorts in the afternoon, then the pants again in the evening. But as long as it isn’t raining, I’m OK. Even tho I don’t like changing clothing all the time

Debbie – so THAT’S what dragon fruit looks like. I’ve only had it cut up

Michele NC
who so far has 14,000 steps for the day

I am sure mine will never get that big-that is an old plant-.
Actually, looking at it closer- that is at least four plants that they planted around a large pole and it grows up the pole.
A few neighbors around here have them growing up an old dead tree stump/tree.

For Micelle, the pink things are the actual fruit. Can you buy the fruit in Florida?

We can get it if we go to Queensland.

M in Oz

Snowflake1968 · April 15

Lisa - A busy day but I bet you are beyond thrilled to have the yard art removed.
Your brick flowerbed is beautiful.
Hopefully your get an increase to your disability, we all need more these days.

Ginny - I hope that they figure out what’s causing the UTI’s so you can get rid of them completely.

Terri - I choked up reading her post and knew that she was going to do it. I had just been waiting.

Heather - It’s always great to save money. I was so happy to read your refunds have all been received.
You’re not letting your pain stop you very much at all.

Annie - can the doctor revoke your Dad’s licence? They do that here and it helps them understand they just aren’t capable of driving anymore.

Machka - I am absolutely loving the blue in my kitchen, it has brightened the whole place up. I want to do the living room now.
My friend that worked for one of the big telecommunication companies here always had to use the STAR method of interviewing. I like your idea of writing them down to have something ready. I’m going to work on that.

Kelly - It sounds to me it’s not the busy-ness keeping you stressed it’s the unknown. I get that! I can handle anything once I know what’s happening. It sounds like the sooner you talk to your family, the quicker you can handle it.

Joy - I was thinking that maybe I would try to grow some tomatoes this year, just on my deck. I would love some new potatoes and peas, but I’m not sure I can do those in containers.

Flea - I love the magnet.

I went shopping for a bra and shoes today, so frustrating. I don’t like the shoe styles at all, it doesn’t help that I hate shoes to begin with. I don’t like things on my feet. Then bras! I swear only men design them for us women because I find it hard to believe a woman would make it that hard on us! Ugh!!!! To treat myself I bought myself a purse. I needed a bigger one to carry a notebook and I don’t know where I can put things so wanted to be able to have my wallet well hidden in there.

I’m leaving the house for the first time since May 10th and it seems so surreal.

I’m going to try to go to bed early, but I doubt I’ll sleep well tonight.

Tracey in Edmonton

defiant63 · April 15

Wow. You ladies are all so busy! I retired a few years ago due to pain and can barely walk with a walker. I really miss being able to walk!
Due for a hip replacement in June and need to be losing weight. Of course the more I think that I HAVE to lose the worse I actually do. I joined TOPS a few weeks ago so I hope that will help
Love reading all your posts

Karen in BC

cityjaneLondon · April 15

Hi Karen BC!

I feel you. I am having both hips replaced successively in the next few months and can barely hobble around the house. I'm necking loads of painkillers, which I hate doing, but otherwise it's unbearable.
So sorry you had to give up work. My severe pain has come on very quickly, in the last couple of months, so I guess I'm lucky, but it is very hard not to put on weight when you can't move much, I agree. I can feel mine increasing daily! I do flexibility and strength exercises for the op, which are great, but it's not the same calorie burn as walking about all day. I managed a few bigger chores yesterday, but it feels like a mammoth effort, and you pay for it. Looking at Debbie's planting makes me feel exhausted. That kind of effort would be way beyond me!!! One small pot would be a big achievement.
It's horrible, but at least you have a date for the op now. Rather than try to starve yourself, which has the opposite reaction, just keep things sensible. Treat yourself with other things. I bought myself some (very cheap) real silver and red earrings from Amazon yesterday. Luckily, all the painkillers have upset my stomach, which is feeling bloated, so my normal appetite has decreased a bit. I am drinking alcohol in the evening, which I should cut down.
Goid luck with everything. Soon you will be a different woman!

Tracey - I am so happy to read of all your exploits and triumphs! Great photos of you and your friend and family. My old friends, even on the phone, have been a huge help to me lately. I'm so lucky to have them.
I presume the practicum is actually being in the classroom. Wishing you all the luck.
I'm so grateful I don't have to wear a bra as I can't stand them. I wear a tight camisole to keep things orderly, but I'm not big. Haven't worn a bra in decades. I've just ordered a new royal blue long camisole. I like them to show under the T shirt/sweater as a pop of colour over my leggings. I have bright pink, purple, and bright blue, along with loads of black.
I'm wearing my new hands free trainers as house shoes. Helps with my gait and less slippery on the stairs. I need socks and slippers all year round, except if it's over 85°F. You know it's a heatwave, if Heather has taken her socks off!
Very, very, best wishes for your next adventure!

Machka, I admire your excellent preparation for your interviews. I hope you get the job you want. :-)

Now to make John a cup of tea.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

OregonMother · April 15

Machka9 wrote: »

dlfk202000 wrote: »

exermom wrote: »

Did Cathe Slow and Heavy DVD (one part) then walked to Food Lion to get potatoes that were on sale for Vince and his bananas. Then we started on the pool. It’s getting there, just need to give it more time. Making yogurt right now

Lanette – the prednisone was 6 one day, 6 the next, then 4 one day, 4 the next, then 2 one day, then 2 the next but the pharmacy miscounted the pills (or I screwed up) and didn’t give me enough for the last day. But I think I’m OK. I still have a little pain, but nothing at all like before. So it has helped and it probably will continue to help for the next few days. Maybe that did contribute to the depression. That and the fact that it rained for 2 days so I couldn’t even take my walk.

KJ – thanks for telling me to pass on the backpack. You’re right, every kid knows what they want. Never thought of a gift card. I’m trying to remember what my kids (back in the stone age...lol) needed for the first day of kindergarten. Oh, yes, it can be pricey to visit grandchildren. We don’t have to fly, but the last time we went up there for a few days it cost us over $800. Between food, hotel, someone to watch the cat(s) and give the medication. But SOOO worth it The thing is, this time we will need to go back up there the following week since that’s when Steve is having his picnic. But when we worked it out, it’s cheaper to drive home than to have to stay up there for the week and to top it off it’s Memorial Day weekend! At least we’ll be home for the weekend.

Oh, remember my girlfriend in Switzerland who has the tumor? Well, she’s starting chemo this week. Guess the radiation helped. Since (thank god) I don’t have any personal experience to call upon, what’s something nice to send to someone going thru chemo. Remember, she’s in Switzerland so it’s not like I can just pop in and help her with housework, etc.

We had some of the red ants so I googled how to get rid of them. One of the suggestions was white vinegar. So I put some where they were. They did scurry a bit, but I guess the next time I cut the grass and disturb that area, I’ll know if the vinegar worked.

Rita – I really don’t like the weather when you need pants in the morning, shorts in the afternoon, then the pants again in the evening. But as long as it isn’t raining, I’m OK. Even tho I don’t like changing clothing all the time

Debbie – so THAT’S what dragon fruit looks like. I’ve only had it cut up

Michele NC
who so far has 14,000 steps for the day

I am sure mine will never get that big-that is an old plant-.
Actually, looking at it closer- that is at least four plants that they planted around a large pole and it grows up the pole.
A few neighbors around here have them growing up an old dead tree stump/tree.

For Micelle, the pink things are the actual fruit. Can you buy the fruit in Florida?

We can get it if we go to Queensland.

M in Oz

We can buy it in Oregon, although I haven't. I am tempted to try to grow it. It would have to be in a pot and brought in during the winter, but it is very beautiful. What a deal you got, Debbie.

Flea
Willamette Valley OR

cityjaneLondon · April 15

John 's journey home from football last night was terrible,. The main road along the coast is closed at weekends, because they are repairing a bridge. This is 4 lanes of v busy traffic, and everyone has to go the back roads. Saturday had a 4 mile jam. He didn't go then. Yesterday he took an hour to to go 4 miles.
He was delighted to eat my beef stew after all that.
In the afternoon it got a bit cold for sitting about, watching. His friend always stays at the hotel in the grounds for the whole 4 days, renting the best balcony room with a view of the ground. His wife stays with him and often visits her sister. So she went to the nearby M&S and bought scones and jam and clotted cream, and served tea in their room!

He will be going again next Friday, but the bridge will be open then. But if he goes Sunday, he will go the countryside route we used to take to visit here. County cricket is over 4 days, and he used to go to all four, but, at over 78, he finds it tiring, especially if there are delays.
Today it is blowing a gale out there, so he wouldn't have gone today, anyway.

I've put the yoghurt on to breed. Now for my exercises.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

auntiebk · April 15

oday’s gratitude: functioning appliances, especially the range.
Belated welcome @BlakelyFaye and well done on the daily journal!
Belated welcome @Candylicious2961 and con VERY gratualtions on the new mind set, little steps and taking off more than twenty pounds!
Beth yours and Flea’s to Annie. Prayers for your mom and your family.
Lanette what you said about drivers is true here too. Guy in a Jeep on Carpenterville road waiting to turn left onto 101, pulled out right in front of oncoming traffic. Fortunately the car in front of me was able to stop before he got T-boned, and I was going slowly enough to stop without rear ending it. Smh.
Debbie I am soooo jealous of your aqua Zumba. Took it when we lived in Idaho and loved it. None here.

Through pg 29, time to snooze.

Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

April: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.

Machka9 · April 15

Dragon fruit found at a market along with several other interesting things in Hong Kong.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/albums/72157630063348587/

RustyBFF · April 15

Hello all,

I hope you had a lovely weekend. Mine has been mixed. It was lovely meeting my oldest's new girlfriend and he seems happy so that's enough for me. They are both just 19 and work at the same camp, they are both outdoor activity instructors. The camp is in the middle of nowhere so they are company for each other too which is nice.

My dad is in a care home and thee review by social care showed that he is becoming less compliant with personal care. There needs to be a medication review and a multi agency meeting to look at what can be done. It's just heartbreaking what dementia does to people.

Finally the kitchen is in upheaval as the worktops need replacing. These were custom made and moulded to fit but leak at the sink. They have only been in a few months and the only option is a full replacement. It's covered by the company but I could do without the disruption.

The weather in the UK remains typical for the UK in April which means it could be anything. This morning was torrential rain and blowing a gale (44mph winds) and now the sun is peaking through. This will probably be followed by hail, then sun, then more rain. I am longing to get the garden sorted but it is going to have to wait a couple of weeks.

I love pecans however they are pronounced but we just don't get them over here. Which is probably a good thing for my waistline as I am not sure I could resist pecan pie very often.

Dragon fruit is so pretty but doesn't really taste of much to me. I would love to see it growing though. Certain fruit are so fantastic that seeing them growing does not feel real. I felt that way when I saw pineapples growing and cashews in India. So different from the vine and orchard fruits of the UK.

Have a good Monday

Rusty in Yorkshire

cityjaneLondon · April 15

Rusty - We get the shelled pecans down here. I don't buy them. But I like them OK. We eat walnuts in our muesli. Hazelnuts, brazils, almonds. Seeds. Fruit, berries. John does all the chopping.

And the shopping for them.

Yes, it's been absolutely lashing wind and rain! Now it's stopped. I want John to go up to the post office to pay in my cheques, so I hope it stays clear.

This morning, while I was exercising, I got a call from an unknown number on my mobile. I don't answer those numbers,as anyone who really wants to talk to me will leave a message. I could see it was London. A few minutes later the same number rang again, so I answered it. It was the bank where I was closing my account in order to pay for my operations. They were enquiring about the form I sent them, but all is fine. How unusual for a bank to be so punctilious about helping me. It's a small savings bank, guaranteed by the government. Rare these days.
I said I may be reinvesting the rump of the money with them, and John wants to piggyback on my account. I like that you can easily talk to a real person.

Not sure I'm over the UTI. I'll give it until tomorrow, and then phone the doctor.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

kymarai · April 15

Good Monday,
Crazy busy with work. Head mechanic in hospital with pneumonia last week after another mechanic took him to ER as head mechanic wouldn't go on his own! I don't understand. If sick, go to doctor....Apparently his whole family has been sick. SMH. This is the same man that my DH use to ask me if he had eaten. My response was that he was a grown man and I wasn't his mother or wife. Why was it my responsibility? Just SMH.

Went to Kentucky, relaxed. Met oldest daughter and family for dinner on way down. Was nice. Finally caught up with all of you this morning. Did go to cruise in with oldest granddaughter yesterday evening. After which we met friends at Dairy shed. One couple's dog had a seizure while there. They took him to emergency vet. He was released last night like nothing happened.

Eating and drinking were awful last week. Trying to get back into swing of things. Feeling off kilter. Too much crap food, not enough water or movement. Just exhausted after work. Plus working an extra 3 hours at home each night and another 90 minutes in the morning trying to stay caught up. Excuses but reality in a family mower shop in the spring.

Massage tonight, hair appointment Thursday, trying to get to Indiana Saturday for a surprise party, Sunday is youngest grandson's 16th birthday. Busy week again.

Welcome to the new ladies! Lots of support here!

Healing thoughts continue for those in pain.

Comfort for those suffering losses and those that are caring for loved ones.

Love you all!

Kylia in Ohio

Anniesquats100 · April 15

Good morning ladies!

Tracey my Dad doesn't have a doctor who knows him well enough to revoke his driver's license. His primary care doctor quit, and they are using temps.

Welcome Karen in BC!

Rusty sorry you have challenges with your Dad.

My dad convinced me to see Camelot yesterday at a small community theater. Great fun. The singing was excellent.

So today is a quiet day. I might work on Dad's beneficiaries. It would be best to use the trust, but I'm not sure how to do that, and some accounts don't allow it. I really do trust my sister anyway. She is the executor and the trustee.

I'm a little discouraged with my diet. My friend lost 14 pounds with an injection medicine. I'm trying not to compare us, but failing. It's going to take me months to lose that much.

Have a great day ladies! May you be happy, healthy, safe and free!

Annie in Delaware

Machka9 · April 15

Weird day at work when a distant work colleague who I have very little to do with announced a review of everything I do in a draft minute to exec. which she had not been authorised to write. In a meeting we had agreed to inform exec about one particular point, which was fine ... then she ran with it and filled a couple more pages with inaccurate nonsense. This is not the first time she's done this sort of thing and I'm not sure what to make of it.

More ...

She has no idea what I do.
I have tried to tell her what I do.
She doesn't want to know what I do. I've offered to show her on several occasions and she has turned me down.
She blatantly (and inaccurately) criticises my work to my face in working groups I am a part of and emails I am included in as though she doesn't know the work she is criticising is my work.
Yet I have told her it is my work several times.
In the working group, if I try to explain some element of what I do to the group, she'll talk over me and either change the subject or tell everyone something inaccurate about my work ... only it's like she doesn't know it is my work because she doesn't refer to me, she just refers to the things I do as though someone unknown does them.
Fortunately the chair of the working group hears me and tries to interject to let me speak.
Today this distant work colleague was trying to explain to me in emails that "someone" creates these reports and they need to be reviewed because no one knows what's going on with them and I was trying to explain to her that I create the reports and lots of people know what's going on with them ... but she didn't seem to get it.

Then she'll either come by and tell me or send a separate email to tell me that I'm doing a great job, an absolutely wonderful job, and I can rest assured that all her comments have nothing to do with me. ?!?!?!?!

And then today after we had an email discussion about her draft minute, she messaged me and my manager to say that my (very polite - I was careful) comments are just the motivation she needs to quit her job!! WOW!

Messages like that have one reaction from me ... "don't let the door hit ya, where the ... ", maybe you know the rest of that saying.

I didn't write that ... I just ignored her and went out and bought socks with bees on them.

Later, before my manager had a chance to read it, she deleted the message.

I've come across all sorts of people, but this is a new one for me. Fortunately my manager and several other (very puzzled) people know about it.

Just weird!

M in Oz

kymarai · April 15

Annie We are all individuals with different bodies and goals. Please don't compare yourself to others! By establishing better habits you will get where you want to be in a much healthier way!

Hugs!
Kylia

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