WOMEN AGES 50+FOR MAY 2024

Evelyn - sorry for the losses in your family. It seems they all seem to go together, we lost 2 uncles and my dad the year my dad passed. There is only one uncle left now and no one sees him.

Heather - How wonderful your friends will be coming for a visit. Your brother’s family had a lot of news, he seems to handle it all well.

Lisa - I don’t think I could take anyone in that drank too much. We both have experience with drinkers and aren’t willing to put up with it. Hopefully if he comes it won’t be a long stay.
I’m so incredibly happy for you to have hugged your friend. It just means so much.

Machka - I love your synopsis of the book.

Lanette - I think out of respect to Rosie and you I would stay at a hotel. I would want to see my sister though.

Carol - I know my parents and grandparents and in-laws worried about us a lot. I think once you become a parent you worry for the rest of your life.

I started a nativity set for Michaela last night at ceramics. At Christmas she told me she didn’t have one because “only me and Daddy love Jesus.” That’s not entirely accurate but Lauryn and Jonah don’t go often to church so that’s her impression.
The set I’m making has 14 little pieces and they look like Precious Moments. I only got the skin painted last night so nothing to show yet.

I felt like I had a win at school yesterday, there is a group of three that I’m helping and I think they all passed the quiz they were given. Also, the one that was upset with me came to me for help several times. That felt good.
Only nine days left in this school after today. I’ll miss them.

Tracey in Edmonton

Tracey - nice that you have formed a bond with some of the kids. Of course you have!
My brother is pretty laid back about most things. I think the transition thing is quite hard for them , as they are quite evangelical Christians, but they are loving the person and supporting them, if not the action. He tries to help everyone, including missionary work In Africa. Unfortunately, he is not as mindful of his own health as he should be, and is neglectful of his diabetes.
I decided to write my favourite niece a WhatsApp message this morning, expressing my love and support. I got a lovely reply, and she was obviously touched and delighted. I wish I had the financial means to be of more practical help. Unfortunately, I'm not in a position to travel to see them. The baby is due on the 11th. Not a good time for your spouse to be looking for work. I know my brother will do all he can. It's my DSIL's first blood grandchild, though my brother's 11th!
I was always close to my niece when she was little, then lost that connection for a while when she went through big mental health issues as a teenager. Her spouse helped to pull her through that. Nowdays I feel we have reconnected. I think she feels a bond.

Lunch was great! Lovely to chat with my friend. She really appreciated the sartorial efforts I had been to! Said I looked very French, the best possible compliment! She carried her best real Chanel handbag, which she rarely brings out, especially for me! Her son bought it for her, and she says she would rather have had the money. Cost a ridiculous fortune.
The couple at the next table were French , so we chatted a bit in French. The woman had a gorgeous blue handbag, so I complimented her on it. She agreed and said it was 'Bleu Majorelle'. I said I had been to the garden in Marrakesh, which is the origen of that colour name. Great fun!
I'm going to wear the same outfit on Monday, for our lunch with John's younger daughter, so I carefully hung it up when I got back.
For lunch I had scallops and octopus, both fabulous, and G had grilled plaice and chips (fries)
How lucky I am.

Tonight is half a thin, homemade pizza each with green salad.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Evelyn--Seems they come in groups sometimes. So sorry for your loss. Proud of you for not involing the cookie jar.
Barbie--We also have the safe and I like that I can exchange stuff as needed and don't have to make a trip to the bank or somewhere. Also have one for the guns.
Lisa--Glad you are enjoying the time with your friends, even with the little sitbacks.
Lanette--I am getting to the point I just want to stay home with no one but DH. I will ride with him to the store, but I stay in the car. After answering the phone and dealing with people for 10 hours I just want quite. Love my family but getting to be in little bits at a time. But I still enjoy traveling where we don't know anyone and can do our own thing.
So glad it is Friday and I have the next 2 days off. Only thing planned for sure is church on Sunday. Hope you have a great weekend.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE

Today’s gratitude: Joe thought up a prudent plan for if/when the water system guy wants to start work.
Lazy day, didn’t get out of my nightgown, recovering from Wednesday night’s GERD. Trying to look back and identify trigger, doesn’t seem to be citrus, garlic or tomato (rotflmao) but maybe Chai latte?
Heard back from MFP support about the huge expanded gif. “This is a known issue which our developers are working on correcting. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause until the fix is in place. If it “bugs” anyone, I’ll but barky in a spoiler. ;}
Lanette roaring tinnitus, yuck. Glad the aid still works! Thanks for the humming / nitrous oxide reminder. Will practice for my next bp test Does Rosie continue to bark at guests if you’re in the room? Our dog sitter reported that when she let Shadow outside, she barked and barked and wouldn’t come back in past the sitter. So frustrating.
Carol sorry for the stress, could raising rents cover rising costs? 54 years? VERY well done!
Lisa totally agree teeth are worth it. Wonder if this year’s GERD episodes have been because missing two teeth I’m not chewing as thoroughly. . . “… and might not” Fingers X’d!
Heather great news your friends will be there for you post-op. :Love hearing about you chatting in French with nearby diners. We need a pic of you in your very French style.
Rusty insightful point, “clean your plate, children are starving in India”. [sigh] Con VERY grats on the gone kilo!
Beth ((hugs)) How hard to lose your hearing as a teen. Brava for reassuring your mom at the expense of vertigo and being carried in.
Vicki so glad to hear you have this weekend off. Does that mean your workplace is finally fully staffed?
Sue fingers X’d for the new rX but good to know the spendy one works.
Ginny “…nsurance manages health care not our doctor in many cases.” Sad but true.
Barbie would you share the make/model of fireproof safe you chose/ If there was a disaster here, we couldn’t get to the bank over the bridge, or if we got there and the power was out, we couldn’t access the box.
Michele what Machka said about plants, juniper does that to me. (gentle hugs)
Debbie you and Lisa inspire me with your chainsawing. I admire but am afraid its beyond me.
Evelyn ((hugs)) and condolences. Was there an earthquake near you early this morning?
Annie you (and I) can and have done better. Let’s start fresh!
Machka “…might read a nice exciting Grade 11 Physics textbook to liven things up a bit” you crack me up! I vaguely remember enjoying the “Andromeda Strain” by Crichton, you might give that a try, but if it’s a slog in the beginning, go for what you know you’ll enjoy. Are there photos of the stairs, hill and cenotaph in your albums?
Rita so hard to deal with your DH. When will the move be complete? Will you return to his preferred site after the construction?
Tracey “…the one that was upset with me came to me for help several times.” What a testament! You are in the right place at the right time. Bravissima!
Did shoulder PT yesterday (thanks pip, thanks Annie). Time to do it again
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.

Stats for the day-

Walk w/family- 2hrs 8min 39sec, 39elev, 2.85ap, 79ahr, 92mhr, 6.15mi= 570c
Strava app = 754c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 54.12min, 554elev, 107aw, 16.7amph, 50arpm, 30gear, 103ahr, 131mhr, 15.06mi= 353c
Strava app= 331c
Zwift stats- 54.14min, 558elev, 107aw, 50arpm, 16.71amph, 15.1mi= 332c

Total cal 923

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SophieRosieMom wrote: »

I dug around in my closet - last year I had ordered an ultrasonic trainer device which supposedly emits a high frequency that dogs don't like. I hadn't used it yet but put the battery in it and am anxious to give it a try. Yesterday when I was mowing in back, another neighbor dog went for me and barked and lunged at the fence. Those neighbors - the man of the house is deaf and has the TV up so loud, his wife can't hear anything that goes on outside it seems.

Think I'll get the weed eater going by the back fence....maybe I can test the new gizmo today. [/spoiler]

Lanette
SW WA State

You must tell me more about this device!!


M in Oz

Rosemarie2972 wrote: »

I purchased a pre-planned garden with 17 perennials and have asked the lawn service to till me a garden. the garden is suppose to have full sun. I want it in my front yard where I like to sit but the shade from the trees is there all morning long. I am not sure what to do.

I hope you all have a good May 1st!

Best,
Rosemarie from GA

If there's full sun in the afternoon, it should be all right.

Poerava14 wrote: »

In one week I'll be in Charleston for music, beach and the sweet attentions of my Golden Goober. It's just starting to feel real. Slightest shiver up my spine when I think about it.

Stay well, friends. We can do this.

Rori
a lucky lady
Colorado Foothills

Snowflake1968 wrote: »

I marvel at the meals you all make and eat. I am so incredibly fussy, and it seems the last few years I’ve only wanted junk. I was asked last week what I liked, my response was “if your average 10 year old would eat it I probably would.”

Tracey in Edmonton

Me too!

Although if a person served me a bowl of plain pasta or rice and steamed veggies, I'd be perfectly happy with that.

In fact, that's more or less what I eat.

evie1958 wrote: »

My extended family took a couple of big hits this week. Details in spoiler:

Wed evening I got a text from one cousin to let me know that her mom had passed earlier that day.She had been confined to a wheelchair so when my uncle (her husband) passed a few years ago my cousin was able to find a private care home for her. I visited her there a few times, it was quite nice. The first time I went to see her, she could be transferred from bed to a wheelchair, but then one night she decided that instead of calling someone when she had to go to the bathroom that she would just walk as it was only a few steps. Well, she fell and broke her hip. I'm not sure what went wrong, they apparently did do surgery, but something went sideways so she was bedridden. Hubby and I saw her last year when we were traveling, she kept saying stuff about "when I get better". We have a group text going with several other cousins, so the next morning my phone was going nuts trying to keep up. Then Monday afternoon, another cousin texted that his dad wasn't doing well, he'd had a series of small strokes in the past few months and had been in hospital since April 18. He'd had a massive stroke a few years ago that left him partially paralyzed (mostly left side affected) but he was still doing okay although it was a lot on my aunt. Another group text this morning to let us all know that our uncle had passed peacefully last night. My uncle was in his early 90's, my aunt was 86, neither of them were in great health, but it's still hard to have to say goodbye to them. Not sure what anybody is planning in the way of a service, just have to wait and see.

Evelyn, Vancouver Island

So sorry!



M in Oz

mom locks the chickens up every night. They are let out in the mornings. She actually has an alarm set on her phone to remind her to lock them up at night. She is having to go out later because of the time change. She uses a hose to chase them inside if they are not in when she goes out.
Her chickens are fenced in at all times (and it is covered too) because she has had critters come in the middle of the day and grab chickens before she had it covered and when she let them out in the pasture.
If any chicken doesn't go inside for the night, there is a very high likelyhood they will not survive the night.


Debbie - thank you for that info, it helps. What are the main predators at your mom's place - possums? raccoons? weasels?

When we lived on the farm, one night we forgot to shut the coop door - the coop was set in a large pasture. That night, something sneaked in and killed nearly all of the hens, we figured it was a raccoon(s) Took the hens out into the pasture and ate the breast meat, left the rest of the carcass. Sneaky varmints!

I haven't seen any around here but that doesn't mean they aren't watching.

Lanette

KJLaMore wrote: »

Machka- Crichton's books tend to be very "science-y/sci-fi". I have read the majority of his works. He passed away in 2006 (or 2008?) and his "company" writes in his name, now. I think Rising Sun was the most political. I really enjoyed Timeline. It delved into history, time travel, science, romance. It was really good. I liked the books Congo and Micro as well. Of course Jurassic Park and Lost World, naturally. Like most books, they are a bit different than the movies. Better? Maybe. But different. BUT...I think you should try Timeline.
ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

Science-y/Sci-fi wouldn't be bad. Droning on and on about politics, however, was just about enough to have me tear my hair out. His editor should have gotten in there and removed about 1/3 of the book as the first improvement.
If I come across Timeline, I might give it a try.

M in Oz