WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2024
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Worked then cut the grass. Got dinner ready, have beef and barley in the crockpot and right now some meat for pulled pork in the IP. Also made more hard boiled eggs. Will probably go for a walk shortly.
Washed the blanket along with a few of my winter coats. Yippee! Vince downer said “you know, it’s supposed to get in the 40’s later in the week”. Well, if that happens, I’ll just cuddle up to him! Sounds good to me.
I used to dye my hair. Then during the pandemic I had to let my hair grow out and, boy, do I have a lot of gray hair! So I just let it go “au natural”
Rita – really enjoying the ball story. You have a wonderful way of writing
Took a walk around the neighborhood, had dinner, then walked down to the neighbor to get the other traffic cone. I do like walking. I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow because I want to go to Food Lion to get some fruit
Sun here: didn’t go to church last night since I want to drive Vince’s vehicle as little as possible. I don’t have to lector until next weekend so I wasn’t under any pressure. Today did a Total Body Toning DVD then because it is raining did part of a Leslie Sansone DVD. Hopefully, it’ll stop raining later in the day because I want to go to Food Lion for some fruit.
Need to share, and I apologize in advance for being so cryptic. I’d received an email a while ago from my gf in Switzerland. She had a tumor which was pressing on her spine and the top of her leg. They did radiation and started chemo this week. Well, she just sent me another email, I’m sick, sick, sick to my stomach. I’m sorry, I’m not at liberty at this time to talk about it. She only shared this information with 2 other people, J, R, and I were the 3 Musketeers in high school and one friend of hers from grade school. When I say prayers are desperately needed, I’m not kidding at all. I did forward it to Vince because he experienced something very similar (not exactly) to what she’s going thru. If I’m lucky, I’ll be so sick to my stomach that I won’t eat….lol So far, tho, I’ve had some Lance crackers as a comfort food. Since it’s somewhat chilly out, maybe I’ll make myself some tea.
Mowed the grass (weeds) yesterday. Saw that the weeds I’d transplanted died. I even kill weeds!!!! Took my walk around the neighborhood and got one of the traffic cones I’d loaned to my neighbor. Then after dinner Vince said he didn’t feel like walking (boo) so I walked down and got the second cone. Looks like I got in over 15,000 steps. Probably won’t be that many today since I can’t go out and walk. But on the bright side...that gives me time to be here.
I was told to call the courthouse an hour or two before I’m supposed to go in case they plea bargained and I don’t have to go. Somehow, I suspect I will. That reminds me, I have to charge my tablet. I’ll take that and my mahjongg card since I’ll probably have to wait
Annie – your dad hurting his hip...again! Well, look at the bright side to you having to take over part of the mowing….you’ll be getting your steps in
Rita – could Nosey and Pixie by working together? Nosey is talking to each GROUP of people and Pixie is interview EACH person. Perhaps they will get together after a while and compare notes? So glad to hear that you’re so much better. You sound better, too
Made beef and barley for Vince in the crockpot yesterday and had it shut off in the middle of the night so I portioned it out this morning and put it in the freezer. Also made some pulled pork for Vince and have that in the freezer.
Better post this before I forget...again
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Michele So hard about your friend when you are so far away. Holding you both in thoughts and prayers!2
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Michele - So sorry about the sad news from your friend. Thinking of you both.
Strange day with John out all day. I had plans for little tasks, but didn't get through all of them. Spent most of the day on YouTube. Oh well. Sometimes those rabbit holes are irresistible. Especially when I'm on my own. Had curry laksa for lunch.
I did cook some cauliflower mash with Parmesan, and sautéed potatoes for John. The veal escalopes were fabulous.
I've been following the Internet fad for castor oil. I ordered a bottle out of interest. It wasn't a fortune, so worth a punt. Have any of you tried it? Also bought some cc cream to try for the summer. It cheers me up if I don't look like 'death warmed up', as my mother used to say. Both of us were blessed with dead grey skin, with not a hint of colour. People have always asked me if I'm ill if I don't have something on my face.
I do believe that my latest retinol serum is having some effect on the deep lines in my left cheek. I hate them.
I hope tomorrow, with John at home, will be less introverted and obsessive. Painting?
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Happy Sunday Ladies!
Late again. Morning shopping, had company that just left.
Weekly check-in reminder - please get info to me today or by tomorrow noon.
Lanette
SW WA State
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Cinderella (AKA Lisa in AR) turns to Sleeping Beauty (AKA Allie) at the door, "Look, SleeBea, I REALLY am not up for this. Look at all these people dressed to the nines!" She gestures to her feet, which are in some seriously dirty white Crocs, with weeds and dirt scattering from the holes. "You know how the Prince feels about shoes, he can't see me in these..." and gesturing to the rest of her tattered, filthy ballgown, with a few shiny bits showing through the dirt here and there, "And I look like I've been rode hard and put away wet." Sleeping Beauty, who's hoping the Prince will finally see her at her best standing next to a bedraggled, less-than-spiffy Cinderella, drags her further into the ballroom. There they bump slap up against the Fairy Godmother, who had been greeting the rest of the guests, but looks completely shocked to see the two of them...4 -
Rita - Hope that's the kind of thing you had in mind...
Finally quieted for what little remains of a beautiful afternoon. Just got out of a shower, had to get in to wash the schmutz off. Took me a couple of hours to mow the whole yard, but it's done... and Corey was hard at work finishing up his kitchen in the sunroom:
Admittedly more his type of decoration than mine, but I made no objections whatsoever, it's more of a man-cave than anything, and is truly his happy place. I enjoy it, but he's genuinely in heaven out there. As evidenced by this pic:
Getting a picture of my husband truly smiling is not easy, but I'm so happy that he's pleased with what he's done. He's absolutely done masterful work with it, and like me, it's hard for him to love what he creates - we always see our own mistakes. He's starting to really enjoy this, though. Makes me so happy.
Anyway, enough fluffy stuff.
Happy Sunday y'all, whether done or still in progress,
Love,
Lisa in AR
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Lisa-I hope that is what Rita was thinking because, I don't know why Fairy God mother is so unaware that Aladdin swung by on his carpet to get is BF Prince C away for awhile so he could think things out. Aladdin thought introducing him so some of Jasmine's friend might help him realize the possibilities he has.4
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Good evening all. Thank you for all the birthday wishes. An unpromising morning turned into another glorious spring day. We spent time wandering round our garden before dinner. Our Chinese takeaway was delicious. I had King Prawn Chop Suey with crispy noodles. Now I’m pleasantly tired.
Michele: I am also saying a few prayers for your friend.margaretturk wrote: »Michele So hard about your friend when you are so far away. Holding you both in thoughts and prayers!
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
I was quite pleased with Aladdin sweeping by with his carpet, and helping me to escape from the palace for a while. And then he goes and starts trying to pair me up with Jasmine’s friends. That’s a dead liberty! I’m perfectly capable of making up my own mind.3 -
Stat for the day-
Housecleaning etc- 3hrs 29min 22sec, vacuum, dust, laundry fold/put away, make/refill hummingbird food, change bedsheets, wash throw rugs = 1000c
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Yesterday I had all three sons in a video chat. Athena and I were making funny faces at each other, then we cheered Eli scooting on his belly periodically doing grand face plants on the carpet!😁😂😂. It was a awesome afternoon!💖🤗
I love when things come together like that!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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I am MIA for a day and WOW!
So I did leave work early yesterday and went to Peru (Indiana) for a friend's surprise party. SIL had said I couldn't go if we were busy.....She was gone Tuesday for 2 hours to get her new car, Wednesday all day to watch a baby even though it was just DH and I at shop. I handled it just fine in spite of having a record day. On Thurday, she was gone 2 hours to help her ex take his new puppies to the vet. On Friday, she left at 4:30 to "go to the bank" aka going home afterwards. Yes, I left 2 hours early on Saturday!!!!! They really weren't busy in my opinion. The most customers they had at once was 3-LOL! I had a lovely time at the party. I drove my Miata even though it was too cold to put the top down. It is a 3 hour drive one way. On the way home, I did suffer from SEVERE toe/foot/calf cramps. First the left leg on the country roads. Kicked off shoe and did lots of stretching and turning for about 15 mins before it went away. Then just as I crossed into OH on the highway, the right leg had to copy!!! Thank goodness for cruise control! This time lasted more than 20 minutes. I was cursing and crying. Not nearly enough water, no real food, and hadn't taken my magnesium for a couple of days. Mia (the Miata) is rough riding on rough roads, otherwise it was a great trip mentally! Just me, Grey bear, and my Ipod music.
Actually slept 8.5 hours last night! I average 6. Had a massage to make up for missed one in March. She did a number on my feet, legs, and buttocks. I then decluttered house, caught up check books and bills, sorted through my pile of papers on the pool table, filed the papers that have been sitting on top of DH's wardrobe for 6 weeks (I hate the file cabinet), made chili for dinner, cleaned up kitchen, went to really cold cruise in with grand daughter. She did a thing
This is her with her new Mustang. She turns 21 next month, has a learner's permit, and just bought a car that is the same age as her. She is so proud! Her Papaw wishes that she had included him in the search so that she had had some guidance in her purchase, but that didn't happen. She is happy and hopefully her dad didn't steer her wrong. My son in law doesn't have a great track record with buying vehicles.......
Oh, and I cleared off my night stand. Busy and productive day.
Rita Red is overwhelmed with all the people and conversations going on. She is curious as she notices all the note taking and flitting about. She is ready to jump to help Cinderella get presentable for the ball, but grandma is holding her back.
Love all the hair styles and colors. Mine just got recolored on Thursday night. I finally cut my DH's Friday night. It looks pretty good if I say so myself.
Healing thoughts and prayers for those needing them.
Love the completed and started home projects!
Terri Happy Birthday! Sorry late, but wasn't on computer yesterday! Glad it was a great weekend!
I am feeling accomplished today even though I did no work work. It will be there tomorrow, but I must get off here and get some shut eye.
Kylia aka Red in cold again Ohio7 -
I had a busy weekend after four busy weeks in a row.
I didn’t even really leave the house, I had promised a friend I would make shirts for her family. Her 10 year old granddaughter competes in Rubik’s cube competitions.
These are three shirts I made, I forgot to take pictures of the other 3.
I started making notes yesterday but then just read through today and didn’t take notes.
Herbertte the dwarf
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Rebecca: Your joy is shining out from the page.
Tracey: 🥰 the T-shirts
A ‘free’ morning. Some prep to do for Monday Painters this afternoon, and clearing up after the family visit yesterday.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri (AKA Prince Charming)4 -
So incredibly stiff and sore after yesterday's digging and carrying 3 hours of work.
The 20 flights of stairs I did today were a real slog!
M in Oz4 -
How about all the story characters have a conversation about how I ended part 2 of the Great MFP Mystery. I will repost it here to refresh your memories. I will hold off on continuing until you all add how you would have reacted in your character’s shoes when that happened. Below is the list of characters and the story so far:…….
Prince Charming = Terri. To Fairy Godmother “ (I am having second thoughts about looking for a new bride. Cinders is just too difficult to get out of my heart. I wish I knew where she has gone. I’m lying low for a bit…)
Fairy Godmother = RVRita To Prince Charming “ I will cover for you until Cinders is found. Please reconsider. Oh, my dear!!!! Cinders is at the door with Sleeping Beauty! I have to see what happened to her!!) {In her mind, she thinks ‘I need to do something more with her! My plan is not working!!}
Cinderella = Lisa in AR
Sleeping Beauty = Allie
Nosey==Michelle
Red’s Gran = Barbara AHMOD
Red === Kylia
Rapunzel == Machka
Pixie==Rebecca
Jasmoor= Heather
Aladdin == Ginny
Belle= Joy
Grettel == Linda
Hansel == Lanette
Griselda== Rusty
Jinn = Vickie
Dwarf (Herbbette) = Tracey
Please continue the conversation for part 3. Let your personalities show through! 😊
Previous parts in spoiler:Part 1.
Our MFP Murder Mystery characters and players so far:
Fairy Godmother [b/]- Rita (Still doting over the disappearance of her goddaughter, Felicity continues to hope that Cinderella will reappear and everyone will live happily ever after.)
Jinn ——————-Vicki (Jinn wants to get out of her lamp forever and become human. Perhaps her friendship to Rita is causing some mischief?)
Dwarf (Herbbette) ———Tracey (Like a sister to Sleeping Beauty, Allie’s dependence on Herbbette is endearing to some an annoying to others.)
Red’s Gran ———Barbara AHMOD (having escaped from the Wolf, Barbara is plotting something, but what or who will be affected?
Red ——————-Kylia (Red came to the Ball with her Gran. Unaware that she is plotting something. Red suspects something is wrong, but what?)
Rapunzel (Princess)————-Machka (Depserate to get out of her tower, this trapped temptress may have more than one offer on the table… the question is which one will she pick?)
Pixie ——————Rebecca (Pixie is flitting around the Ball everywhere. She is gathering information about each party guest to report back to??)
Nosey——————Michele (Nosey is walking from one group of guests to another. Not staying in any one place for very long. What’s this? She stops and writes notes in a notebook between each group. For what purpose??)
Sleeping Beauty——Allie (With hopes of moving out of the bed, this princess hopes to soon be known not as the daughter of an evil queen, but as the wife of prince that is charming.)
Cinderella ———-Lisa in AR (After being missing for a month, Cinderella shows up at the ball, dirty, tired, and ready to confront her kidnapper(s). She simply wants to rest first, but the Ball has disoriented her.)
Jasmoor———Heather (Heather thought that Jinn was her friend and would help her through anything. But now, she is questioning this friendship..)
Belle——Joy (Having tamed the ‘Beast’, Joy is happily going about her life. But no one knows her true motives…)
Grettel—- Linda (Wandering the woods and destroying the evil witch, Linda is becoming more confident and independent. But will that lead her to her goals?)
Griselda (Cinderella’s Stepsister)——Rusty (After years of animosity, Griselda has earned Cinderella’s trust and her place in the castle. Now that Cinderella is gone, will Griselda be next to disappear mysteriously?)
Prince Charming——Terri. (I (Prince Charming) am having second thoughts about looking for a new bride. Cinders is just to difficult to get out of my heart. I wish I knew where she has gone. I’m lying low for a bit 😝)
Aladdin————-Ginny
Hansel———-Lanette
“MFP Timeless Tale of Treachery and Treason in a Kingdom Far, Far Away”
“After the mysterious disappearance of Cinderella, Prince Charming is throwing a fancy dress ball to find a new bride. Some of the kingdom residents question how the prince could move on so quickly, while others are jumping at the chance to earn their spot as the new princess in the castle. No one has seen the Prince since Cinderella disappeared and the rumors are rampant!”
During the ball, as the dancing and rumors escalate, someone dies in the palace. Who died? Where? When? Why? How long was the victim dead? How did the victim die? What is happening?????
RVRita (Fairy Godmother) from the Kingdom of Roswell…….
Part 2:
The Ball has begun and people are arriving in droves. The entire MFP Women’s 50 plus group have arrived. The band has begun with background quiet music to welcome the guests. The servers are wandering among the guests with low carb, low calorie snacks, water, flavored waters, wine and diet drinks.
Fairy Godmother stands at the entrance welcoming the guests. Look! Here comes Jinn, Dwarf, Red’s Gran, Red, Rapunzel, Pixie, and Nosey! No one has seen Prince Charming. When will he arrive? The party is for him to choose a new bride. The crowd talks about the missing Cinderella and what they feel the Prince is rushing the search for a new bride.
The night progresses with more questions as it is near Midnight now, but the Prince has not shown up for his own Ball. Questions are floating among the guests as the band plays on.
The guest gasps in shock as Sleeping Beauty has just shown up with Cinderella!!
Fairy Godmother in the mysterious land of Roswell…… 🧞♂️🧚♂️🧚🧝♀️🧙♀️🪄
Meanwhile, Rapunzel is standing on the stage singing (because we all know she attracts her suitors with her lovely singing voice) and watching everything going on.
When she sees Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty come in, Rapunzel goes into a rousing rendition of "Do you believe in life after love?"
M in Oz6 -
Happy Monday ladies
I have had a thoroughly fabulous weekend with my family. Wicked the show was amazing and the staff at the theatre were so lovely. When they saw that we had a wheelchair and we explained about my youngest's recent surgery they upgraded us to a box so that he wouldn't be jostled (we had booked way before the emergency surgery)
Food wise I was sensible and the slow cooker came into use so that we had something ready to eat when we got back and I had a sorbet rather than ice cream.
Here are my lovely lads in the box isn't the theatre beautiful?
I love when all my family are together so can absolutely appreciate your joy Rebecca!
Rusty in Yorkshire
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Good morning ladies!
I woke up before five and got my head stuck in a book. Now I'm tired and behind on my routine. But enjoying the book! It's "Last Seen Alone" by Laura Griffin. It's a murder romance.
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Playing catch up again, as I was "down" for part of the weekend with something similar to what Annie was dealing with. I woke up Saturday morning with a sore lower back, dizzy, (but no vomiting). I moved around carefully, kept to tea and water, and did a few "Bob and Brad" stretches for a pinched nerve. I was fine by Sunday morning to get my shopping done and a couple of other things.
I am about six pages behind; but I wanted to give a shout out to our very own Fairy Godmother (Rita): I see you have a Hansel and Gretel. If you can find a place for her, please make me the BabaYaga or the "kindly" old woman who lives in the house made of candy to lure small children in for "dinner". I have always wanted to be a bad guy. Maybe because I spend so much time in real life being good...Pretty sure an analyst could go to town with that tidbit.
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How about all the story characters have a conversation about how I ended part 2 of the Great MFP Mystery. I will repost it here to refresh your memories. I will hold off on continuing until you all add how you would have reacted in your character’s shoes when that happened. Below is the list of characters and the story so far:…….
Prince Charming = Terri. To Fairy Godmother “ (I am having second thoughts about looking for a new bride. Cinders is just too difficult to get out of my heart. I wish I knew where she has gone. I’m lying low for a bit…)
Fairy Godmother = RVRita To Prince Charming “ I will cover for you until Cinders is found. Please reconsider. Oh, my dear!!!! Cinders is at the door with Sleeping Beauty! I have to see what happened to her!!) {In her mind, she thinks ‘I need to do something more with her! My plan is not working!!}
Cinderella = Lisa in AR
Sleeping Beauty = Allie
Nosey==Michelle
Red’s Gran = Barbara AHMOD
Red === Kylia
Rapunzel == Machka
Pixie==Rebecca
Jasmoor= Heather
Aladdin == Ginny
Belle= Joy
Grettel == Linda
Hansel == Lanette
Griselda== Rusty
Jinn = Vickie
Dwarf (Herbbette) = Tracey
Please continue the conversation for part 3. Let your personalities show through! 😊
Previous parts in spoiler:Part 1.
Our MFP Murder Mystery characters and players so far:
Fairy Godmother [b/]- Rita (Still doting over the disappearance of her goddaughter, Felicity continues to hope that Cinderella will reappear and everyone will live happily ever after.)
Jinn ——————-Vicki (Jinn wants to get out of her lamp forever and become human. Perhaps her friendship to Rita is causing some mischief?)
Dwarf (Herbbette) ———Tracey (Like a sister to Sleeping Beauty, Allie’s dependence on Herbbette is endearing to some an annoying to others.)
Red’s Gran ———Barbara AHMOD (having escaped from the Wolf, Barbara is plotting something, but what or who will be affected?
Red ——————-Kylia (Red came to the Ball with her Gran. Unaware that she is plotting something. Red suspects something is wrong, but what?)
Rapunzel (Princess)————-Machka (Depserate to get out of her tower, this trapped temptress may have more than one offer on the table… the question is which one will she pick?)
Pixie ——————Rebecca (Pixie is flitting around the Ball everywhere. She is gathering information about each party guest to report back to??)
Nosey——————Michele (Nosey is walking from one group of guests to another. Not staying in any one place for very long. What’s this? She stops and writes notes in a notebook between each group. For what purpose??)
Sleeping Beauty——Allie (With hopes of moving out of the bed, this princess hopes to soon be known not as the daughter of an evil queen, but as the wife of prince that is charming.)
Cinderella ———-Lisa in AR (After being missing for a month, Cinderella shows up at the ball, dirty, tired, and ready to confront her kidnapper(s). She simply wants to rest first, but the Ball has disoriented her.)
Jasmoor———Heather (Heather thought that Jinn was her friend and would help her through anything. But now, she is questioning this friendship..)
Belle——Joy (Having tamed the ‘Beast’, Joy is happily going about her life. But no one knows her true motives…)
Grettel—- Linda (Wandering the woods and destroying the evil witch, Linda is becoming more confident and independent. But will that lead her to her goals?)
Griselda (Cinderella’s Stepsister)——Rusty (After years of animosity, Griselda has earned Cinderella’s trust and her place in the castle. Now that Cinderella is gone, will Griselda be next to disappear mysteriously?)
Prince Charming——Terri. (I (Prince Charming) am having second thoughts about looking for a new bride. Cinders is just to difficult to get out of my heart. I wish I knew where she has gone. I’m lying low for a bit 😝)
Aladdin————-Ginny
Hansel———-Lanette
“MFP Timeless Tale of Treachery and Treason in a Kingdom Far, Far Away”
“After the mysterious disappearance of Cinderella, Prince Charming is throwing a fancy dress ball to find a new bride. Some of the kingdom residents question how the prince could move on so quickly, while others are jumping at the chance to earn their spot as the new princess in the castle. No one has seen the Prince since Cinderella disappeared and the rumors are rampant!”
During the ball, as the dancing and rumors escalate, someone dies in the palace. Who died? Where? When? Why? How long was the victim dead? How did the victim die? What is happening?????
RVRita (Fairy Godmother) from the Kingdom of Roswell…….
Part 2:
The Ball has begun and people are arriving in droves. The entire MFP Women’s 50 plus group have arrived. The band has begun with background quiet music to welcome the guests. The servers are wandering among the guests with low carb, low calorie snacks, water, flavored waters, wine and diet drinks.
Fairy Godmother stands at the entrance welcoming the guests. Look! Here comes Jinn, Dwarf, Red’s Gran, Red, Rapunzel, Pixie, and Nosey! No one has seen Prince Charming. When will he arrive? The party is for him to choose a new bride. The crowd talks about the missing Cinderella and what they feel the Prince is rushing the search for a new bride.
The night progresses with more questions as it is near Midnight now, but the Prince has not shown up for his own Ball. Questions are floating among the guests as the band plays on.
The guest gasps in shock as Sleeping Beauty has just shown up with Cinderella!!
Fairy Godmother in the mysterious land of Roswell…… 🧞♂️🧚♂️🧚🧝♀️🧙♀️🪄
Meanwhile, Rapunzel is standing on the stage singing (because we all know she attracts her suitors with her lovely singing voice) and watching everything going on.
When she sees Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty come in, Rapunzel goes into a rousing rendition of "Do you believe in life after love?"
M in Oz
Then Rapunzel slides into "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair" and then into a female version of Elvis Presley's - "I'm Moving On" with Grettel showing her stuff on the piano.
By the time Rapunzel breaks into "I Will Survive", Grettel begins to think something's up.
(Like Machka, Zel knows the words to a lot of songs. Unlike Machka, Zel can sing them well.)
R in Oz
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Michele ~ Good thoughts and prayers for your friend! I am having a difficult time dealing with my long time friend's death. Funeral is Saturday.
I am enjoying reading the Fairy Tale saga! What a creative group of women we have adding to the story.
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Cinderella elbows Sleeping Beauty, and whispers, so the Godmother can't hear, "Are you listening to what Zel's singing? You think she's right? I need to just wash the Prince right out of my hair? I thought he was my destiny, but after this last business, when he didn't even show up to rescue me, I just don't know." Sleeping Beauty looks at her with wild speculation in her eyes. Could Drilly FINALLY be releasing her hooks from the Prince? Or was she just joshing her? Did Sleeping Beauty finally have a chance for her own one true love that didn't just go around waking people up for a living? Human alarm clocks were just sooo 1540s... and annoying.5
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"I'm gonna wash that man right outta my hair" reminds me so much of my mum. She saw Mitzi Gaynor in the West End, and told me that she had to really wash her hair on stage every night, so cut it short.
I had the LP of South Pacific.
When I was married to my first husband, I sometimes used to, unawares, break out into that song and had to stop myself!!!
Rusty - Lovely photo. What a great evening!
Had a painting session with John today and decided to paint some very difficult irises. I'm pleased with the result, as I was very unsure if I could manage it.
I'm delighted with my cc cream, which I tried out today. Fulfills its promises. I even popped out to the shops to celebrate having a face on.
Love ❤️ Heather UK xxxxxx8 -
TerriRichardson112 wrote: »Rebecca: Your joy is shining out from the page.
Tracey: 🥰 the T-shirts
A ‘free’ morning. Some prep to do for Monday Painters this afternoon, and clearing up after the family visit yesterday.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri (AKA Prince Charming)
Yep, I could sit and watch my yahoots forever.💖👍🏼
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Happy Monday ladies
I have had a thoroughly fabulous weekend with my family. Wicked the show was amazing and the staff at the theatre were so lovely. When they saw that we had a wheelchair and we explained about my youngest's recent surgery they upgraded us to a box so that he wouldn't be jostled (we had booked way before the emergency surgery)
Food wise I was sensible and the slow cooker came into use so that we had something ready to eat when we got back and I had a sorbet rather than ice cream.
Here are my lovely lads in the box isn't the theatre beautiful?
I love when all my family are together so can absolutely appreciate your joy Rebecca!
Rusty in Yorkshire
Hi Rusty in Yorkshire! Great photo of your night to see Wicked!
Yes, my three sons, two are active duty and one is a veteran now married with two kids.💖. I was able to see my two active sailor sons just this past Feb and some of March, it was wonderful. I cooked like a crazy woman fixing all their favorites. Soon both of them will be overseas in Japan. We spent 7 years in Japan when husband was active duty, so I am excited for them and all the adventures they'll have. Video chatting is the best we can do, as I won't see either sailors for 3+ years. My middle veteran son and family lead busy lives and have yet to visit us here on Whidbey island, but in all fairness the trip is 5 hours away so its understandable. Hopefully they will one day.😁🤗💖
Rebecca
Whidbey
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I’m loving the suggestions! Working them into the story. Not exactly where I was going, but gave me some needed different scenes to work with besides the Castle. HMMMMM. The ideas are swirling…… 😁
Slow day for me yesterday, damp and overcast. My allergies and asthma were acting up. Didn’t do much but did download a Chess game to see if I could re-initiate my brain. LOL. Turns out to be the same game I had downloaded a long time ago and got up to level 30. Well, I had to back that up back to level 11 before beating 1 game. That’s ok, it was encouraging to see I got that good playing against the computer. Challenging! I could play online against other live people, but want to refresh my game first. Anyone here play Chess online? We could play against each other sometime!
RVRita in the mysterious land of Prince Charming, Roswell, NM3 -
Here is the story with updates. Great additions everyone! Giving me lots more to work with. You all have my imagination running wild! LOL 🧝♀️🧚♂️🧞♂️🧙♀️😁Part 1.
Our MFP Murder Mystery characters and players so far:Fairy Godmother [b/]- Rita (Still doting over the disappearance of her goddaughter, Felicity continues to hope that Cinderella will reappear and everyone will live happily ever after.)
Jinn ——————-Vicki (Jinn wants to get out of her lamp forever and become human. Perhaps her friendship to Rita is causing some mischief?)
Dwarf (Herbbette) ———Tracey (Like a sister to Sleeping Beauty, Allie’s dependence on Herbbette is endearing to some an annoying to others.)
Red’s Gran ———Barbara AHMOD (having escaped from the Wolf, Barbara is plotting something, but what or who will be affected?
Red ——————-Kylia (Red came to the Ball with her Gran. Unaware that she is plotting something. Red suspects something is wrong, but what?)
Rapunzel (Princess)————-Machka (Depserate to get out of her tower, this trapped temptress may have more than one offer on the table… the question is which one will she pick?)
Pixie ——————Rebecca (Pixie is flitting around the Ball everywhere. She is gathering information about each party guest to report back to??)
Nosey——————Michele (Nosey is walking from one group of guests to another. Not staying in any one place for very long. What’s this? She stops and writes notes in a notebook between each group. For what purpose??)
Sleeping Beauty——Allie (With hopes of moving out of the bed, this princess hopes to soon be known not as the daughter of an evil queen, but as the wife of prince that is charming.)
Cinderella ———-Lisa in AR (After being missing for a month, Cinderella shows up at the ball, dirty, tired, and ready to confront her kidnapper(s). She simply wants to rest first, but the Ball has disoriented her.)
Jasmoor———Heather (Heather thought that Jinn was her friend and would help her through anything. But now, she is questioning this friendship..)
Belle——Joy (Having tamed the ‘Beast’, Joy is happily going about her life. But no one knows her true motives…)
Grettel—- Linda (Wandering the woods and destroying the evil witch, Linda is becoming more confident and independent. But will that lead her to her goals?)
Griselda (Cinderella’s Stepsister)——Rusty (After years of animosity, Griselda has earned Cinderella’s trust and her place in the castle. Now that Cinderella is gone, will Griselda be next to disappear mysteriously?)
Prince Charming——Terri. (I (Prince Charming) am having second thoughts about looking for a new bride. Cinders is just to difficult to get out of my heart. I wish I knew where she has gone. I’m lying low for a bit 😝)
Aladdin————-Ginny
Hansel———-Lanette
“MFP Timeless Tale of Treachery and Treason in a Kingdom Far, Far Away”
“After the mysterious disappearance of Cinderella, Prince Charming is throwing a fancy dress ball to find a new bride. Some of the kingdom residents question how the prince could move on so quickly, while others are jumping at the chance to earn their spot as the new princess in the castle. No one has seen the Prince since Cinderella disappeared and the rumors are rampant!”
During the ball, as the dancing and rumors escalate, someone dies in the palace. Who died? Where? When? Why? How long was the victim dead? How did the victim die? What is happening?????
RVRita (Fairy Godmother) from the Kingdom of Roswell…….
Part 2:
The Ball has begun and people are arriving in droves. The entire MFP Women’s 50 plus group have arrived. The band has begun with background quiet music to welcome the guests. The servers are wandering among the guests with low carb, low calorie snacks, water, flavored waters, wine and diet drinks.
Fairy Godmother stands at the entrance welcoming the guests. Look! Here comes Jinn, Dwarf, Red’s Gran, Red, Rapunzel, Pixie, and Nosey! No one has seen Prince Charming. When will he arrive? The party is for him to choose a new bride. The crowd talks about the missing Cinderella and what they feel the Prince is rushing the search for a new bride.
The night progresses with more questions as it is near Midnight now, but the Prince has not shown up for his own Ball. Questions are floating among the guests as the band plays on.
The guest gasps in shock as Sleeping Beauty has just shown up with Cinderella!!
Part 3:
Prince Charming = Terri. To Fairy Godmother “ (I am having second thoughts about looking for a new bride. Cinders is just too difficult to get out of my heart. I wish I knew where she has gone. I’m lying low for a bit…)
Fairy Godmother = RVRita To Prince Charming “ I will cover for you until Cinders is found. Please reconsider. Oh, my dear!!!! Cinders is at the door with Sleeping Beauty! I have to see what happened to her!!) {In her mind, she thinks ‘I need to do something more with her! My plan is not working!!}
Cinderella = Lisa in AR
Sleeping Beauty = Allie
Nosey==Michelle
Red’s Gran = Barbara AHMOD
Red === Kylia
Rapunzel == Machka
Pixie==Rebecca
Jasmoor= Heather
Aladdin == Ginny
Belle= Joy
Grettel == Linda
Hansel == Lanette
BabaYaga= KJ
Griselda== Rusty
Jinn = Vickie
Dwarf (Herbbette) = Tracey
PART 3
Cinderella (AKA Lisa in AR) turns to Sleeping Beauty (AKA Allie) at the door, "Look, SleeBea, I REALLY am not up for this. Look at all these people dressed to the nines!" She gestures to her feet, which are in some seriously dirty white Crocs, with weeds and dirt scattering from the holes. "You know how the Prince feels about shoes, he can't see me in these..." and gesturing to the rest of her tattered, filthy ballgown, with a few shiny bits showing through the dirt here and there, "And I look like I've been rode hard and put away wet." Sleeping Beauty, who's hoping the Prince will finally see her at her best standing next to a bedraggled, less-than-spiffy Cinderella, drags her further into the ballroom. There they bump slap up against the Fairy Godmother, who had been greeting the rest of the guests, but looks completely shocked to see the two of them...
At the same time, Nosy and Pixie are working around the crowd gathering the gossip and any hints about where or when Prince Charming will appear, and what happened to Cinderella. Pixie is flying around and Nosy is walking around the talking groups. They plan on joining up and sharing what they found out to try to work out what is REALLY happening.
(Earlier, before the guests started to arrive), I don't know why Fairy God mother is so unaware that Aladdin swung by on his carpet to get is BF Prince C away for awhile so he could think things out. Aladdin thought introducing him so some of Jasmine's friend might help him realize the possibilities he has.
The Prince thinks: {I was quite pleased with Aladdin sweeping by with his carpet, and helping me to escape from the palace for a while. And then he goes and starts trying to pair me up with Jasmine’s friends. That’s a dead liberty! I’m perfectly capable of making up my own mind.}
Red is overwhelmed with all the people and conversations going on. She is curious as she notices all the note taking and flitting about. She is ready to jump to help Cinderella get presentable for the ball, but grandma is holding her back.
Meanwhile, Rapunzel is standing on the stage singing (because we all know she attracts her suitors with her lovely singing voice) and watching everything going on.
When she sees Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty come in, Rapunzel goes into a rousing rendition of "Do you believe in life after love?" Then Rapunzel slides into "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair" and then into a female version of Elvis Presley's - "I'm Moving On" with Grettel showing her stuff on the piano.
By the time Rapunzel breaks into "I Will Survive", Grettel begins to think something's up.
BabaYaga has shown up, much to Hansel and Grettel’s dismay. She has brought sweets to pass around to the guests. Nosy and Pixie are right there greeting her, then begin to follow her around.
Cinderella elbows Sleeping Beauty, and whispers, so the Godmother can't hear, "Are you listening to what Zel's singing? You think she's right? I need to just wash the Prince right out of my hair? I thought he was my destiny, but after this last business, when he didn't even show up to rescue me, I just don't know." Sleeping Beauty looks at her with wild speculation in her eyes. Could Drilly FINALLY be releasing her hooks from the Prince? Or was she just joshing her? Did Sleeping Beauty finally have a chance for her own one true love that didn't just go around waking people up for a living? Human alarm clocks were just sooo 1540s... and annoying.
In a corner of the ball room, we find the Jinn, BabaYaga, Red’s Gran, Herbbette, and Fairy Godmother with bent heads talking suspiciously.
Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty make their way through the crowd and up the back stairs to Cinderella’s room to get cleaned up. On their way up, they pass the kitchen to find all the servants bent over looking at……. A dead body!!! Cindy and Sleeping Beauty scream. The piano and singing play on…..6 -
Today is: Please don’t eat any of BabaYaga’s Jelly Beans or Girl Scouts, while watching the meteor showers!!
RVRita3 -
Gee ya never know how good a shower feels until you take one..found my kindle..and have that charging..woke up at 4am and was awke until 7 am and went back to sleep until 10 am.feeling much better..
Heather- your talent in painting is extraordinary..5
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