WOMEN AGES 50+FOR MAY 2024

Well, DH got the RV battery charged and was able to start it! Miracles happen! But, we didn’t move as it was around 4 pm when he got it going and he said he wanted a ‘few drinks’ first. Needless to say, we didn’t move it, but at least he was in a good mood the rest of the night.

I’m still in a depressed move. I think it is because I’m eating too many carbs. I’m having a hard time adjusting the kidney diet with low carb. I need to work on that more. I have blood work tomorrow for the kidney doc, so will get an idea on that. I think I will go back to my plain Greek yogurt and fruit breakfast rather than bagels, English Muffins, Rice Krispies, Cherrios, or Corn Flakes with bananas. I have cut the banana’s to half and only 1 cup of the cereal for now. I need to use up the last bagel tomorrow with 1/2 banana. I usually do great in the morning, but blow it during the rest of the day. I think I will add MCT oil to my lunch rather than breakfast as this keeps my hunger away. I may need to look at taking it 3 times a day to keep my sugar cravings away! I need to do some research on how much of that I can take a day. It is refined coconut oil and should be fine to take often. Just a lot of calories, but if it keeps my sugar cravings away, it’s a win-win!! It is ok for low carb, diabetes, and kidney diets. I need to work on combining these 3. Think I need to take note from Machka and make a spreadsheet! LOL Works for me! I like doing that!

I need to get a move on. The Ranger has asked that we pick up around the beach and day area this morning. Good exercise, but, we usually won’t do it because they have enough employees. Oh, Well, it won’t hurt. We will probably move the RV later today, maybe. DH will use cleaning the Day Side as an excuse to not move. We’ll see.

Laters ladies!

RVRita in Roswell, NM👽🚀👽🛸

John and I dressed like twins today in black and white! He had a black T shirt and an open white linen shirt.
Becky arrived just a bit later than expected, but all was well. She was bearing beautiful purple tulips.
The meal was OK, but hideously overpriced. It reminded us of why we don't go there any more. Indifferent service and a bit chilly. Becky booked it, so I didn't make a fuss, but it was a bit blah.
We never seem to have any interesting conversations with his daughter. Just chit chat. But it was pleasant.
Taxi back then a nap. I'm going down soon for champagne and our usual celebration snack - blinis with faux caviar and crême fraiche, and Iberico ham. Fabulous. Got some nice arty, travel programmes recorded for the evening.
My son might be able to pick me up tomorrow to take me to their place for cake 🎂. Save on an Uber.
My outfit is hung up again and will survive for another outing before washing. I'm pleased with it.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx

Hi, my name is Monique, and I am over 50. I am new to the group. I'm trying to get this weight off. I want to get back on track. I am a mother of 2. I am married, but currently, it is a long-distance relationship. My husband recently found his dream job, but it is in Chicago. Chicago is where we started our life together; then, he moved us to Mississippi. Now I have to stay cause when I don't qualify to be in this group, meaning turning 60, I can retire. Then, I will start a new career in Chicago. I am a Registered Nurse in pediatrics.

It’s interesting...at work Saturday I told the manager that they didn’t have any tomatoes for Monday. Seems the store manager somehow got some, I’m thinking from another store. I told her today that I used up all of those tomatoes so she doesn’t have any until they get their delivery tomorrow. Also, she doesn’t have any lettuce until they get a delivery. Only 4 blocks of cheese. Well, not my problem, but I do feel bad for the customer. Why in the world would someone want to return to the store if they don’t have product????? And they talk about this “labor” thing. Well, if they had product, more people might be willing to return. My neighbor was just saying how she went there one night and no one helped her so she went to McD’s. Can’t say that I blame her.

So when I was done, came home, got a craft to do, then went back to BK. By then the store manager had come with the tomatoes, which I used all up. Then came home and cut the grass.

Pamelyb – welcome!

Margaret – sometimes I like to put frozen blueberries or strawberries in my yogurt. When they thaw, they make a sort-of syrup, just not real sweet. Beautiful tree

Beth – so glad the dizziness is getting better

Made brownies for Vince. They came out so so chewy I was having a hard time cutting them.

Vince heard from Denise. For PJ’s birthday they got him a puppy. It’s PJ’s gift, but he doesn’t get to pick (the puppy) out. Had to have a dog that Pete wanted. It’s a dog that will probably grow to about 50lbs. I would have thought that a smaller dog (like a *kitten*-Zue) would have been more appropriate because PJ could have most likely taken it at least for a walk. Also, they already named it. PJ’s gift but he doesn’t get to pick out the dog he wants and doesn’t get to name it what he wants. Has to be the name that Pete wants. Well, not my problem. Denise is overwhelmed with PJ, between working full time, Pete being gone for 10 days at a time. Last time we were up there she mentioned that Rex (the dog who is probably about 50 lbs) is starting to go to the bathroom in the house. Well, he’s getting older (14). Like people, his bladder is not as strong. Now a puppy that has to be housebroken. Plus a cat. Plus 3 people in the townhouse. Honestly, there isn’t even room for us when we go up, we have to stay at a hotel. Well, again, not my problem.

Monique (what a pretty name) – welcome!

Thanks KJ. We got PJ a Visa gift card for his graduation. He can pick out the backpack or whatever else he needs.

Finished a x-stitch for the lady in Poland who took real good care of my father (she even washed his walls! I don't think I've EVER washed my walls.) You would have thought it would have been easy. Nope. So many times I had to look at it and just decide what looked right. the pattern came in 12 pages! And you had to put all the pages together, making sure you line everything up just right.

Time for TV and bed.

Michele NC

I had to switch to internet so I could share a couple of pictures. I brought no work home Saturday! Took a nap when got home, went to dinner with DH, then came home and watched Police Academy together. On Sunday I slept in while DH prepped the car for it's first car show. "Played" with a Camero on the way there.
Didn't win anything but got sun and had fun! There were over 750 really nice cars there. On way home, stopped for dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant. I had forgotten was Cinco de Mayo! Had a shot (two)rather than margarita (less calories;) ) Came home to realize that my irises had bloomed

These were transplanted from my MIL'S garden two years ago. I need to pick up some of different colors.
Also realized that one of my orchids actually flowered too!

All in all a great weekend! Helped me mentally for Monday back to work.

Much love,
Kylia in Ohio

Regarding visitors (@exermom) ... if we had any, they would have to stay in a hotel where we live now because we have no spare rooms ... and they will have to stay in a hotel once we move to our new place because we have no spare rooms.

Both places have 3 relatively small bedrooms which have been designated as our sleeping room, our dressing room and our office.

I am not that keen on house guests.


Regarding conversation ... I often prefer if others talk and I will just listen. But sometimes the conversation dwindles out that way, so I will ask questions to get the other person talking again. People like to talk about themselves so if I ask a question about their job or hobbies, they will chat away and I don't have to say much.

I don't like to get into deep discussions about stuff for a couple reasons: I either have a completely different viewpoint from everyone else or I simply don't care.

M in Oz

Hi all

it's been a bank holiday weekend but I have managed to stay on track foodwise.

Thanks to all that asked about my son. His resilience is astounding and I am so proud of him.

We are looking at decorating his room to make study in there more appealing, and he will get a new laptop.

The funds from the planned trip to Turkey will go to that instead!

Welcome to the new people it's such a lovely group and being nosey and interested in people is helping me log on to MFP and log my foods!

Rusty in Yorkshire