WOMEN AGES 50+FOR MAY 2024
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I talked to the store manager at BK today. She said she doesn’t have a problem with me doing bacon, that it really isn’t difficult. The way we left it was that we’d play it by ear. If she needs me to do that on any day, I would and then just do the tomatoes and onions. I think that the guy who basically did Jerry’s job (the one I liked because he didn’t give me grief over everything) may have quit. I haven’t seen him in a while. Now even tho I haven’t been there much lately, others haven’t seen him. One guy said to me something to the effect that he doesn’t have a way to get to the place. Sounds silly to me. Oh well, I’ll just do what I can do
Tracey – what kind of doctor did you go to about your callous? You general GP or a specialist? If a specialist, which kind? I really like the flowerbeds. When I had the slope on the side of our house done, I told the guy that I didn’t want any juniper. I don’t like it, it’s just too “green”. Well, you won’t believe how much of it he gave me! I’d like to replace at least 4 of the 21 plants with another type, but I keep procrastinating. I think I have to ask someone to help me to just give me the incentive to do it. But first the popcorn needs to get strung
Jenn – hope you are better fast
Lisa and Heather – I, too, like being the first patient. Either the first in the morning or the first after their lunch. That way, they aren’t backed up
Annie – sounds like you have a good plan in place for your dad
Rebecca – your kitchen looks really nice now
Heather – thinking of you and wishing you all the best
Getting ready to go to Steve’s tomorrow.
Michele NC2 -
Heather, best wishes to you tomorrow. 
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Heather - It's already past 2 a.m. your time, hope you're able to get a little sleep before you head for the hospital. Hope it's a swift and successful surgery, and a quick and pain-free recovery. Thinking about you.3
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Heather thinking of you and I hope it goes well for you tomorrow!1
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Allie - love seeing those pictures of SMiles.
Debbie - I forgot to mention how impressed I was with your fabulous meat purchase. WOW! That tenderizer looks mighty wicked but gets the job done.
Food for the Brain - Nutrition and Dementia Rabbit HoleIf anyone is interested, here's a website based in the UK which has a cognitive function test we can take to see how our brain is doing as far as cognitive decline. Once the test is scored, there are recommendations on what we can do to improve brain function over time, such as eating more oily fish, taking Vitamin C & B12 & D, cutting back sugar, etc. I've never eaten mackerel but I found some canned and will give it a try tomorrow night. I try to eat salmon and/or sardines at least twice a week, we'll see how it goes.
It's best to take the test when a person is well-rested and doesn't have any distractions for half an hour or so. I thought this information was interesting because Alzheimer's has been called Type 3 Diabetes and it's believed by some there's a direct link between insulin resistance, high blood glucose levels and Alzheimer's/dementia - and of course, diabetes. The website:
https://foodforthebrain.org/
Scientist Patrick Holford wrote "Optimum Nutrition for the Mind" and is a presenter in some of the classes on the website. This book looks good but from what I can determine, it's only available from Amazon in the UK right now.
Here's a video. 11 minutes.
https://foodforthebrain.org/video-whats-driving-alzheimers-with-patrick-holford/
And here's a 50 minute YouTube interview with Holford by Dr. Campbell. Lots and lots of info here.
Lanette
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My Thoughts are with you Heather!
We got a call from our rental management lady. A guy is coming to jack hammer the driveway. So they're finally repairing the driveway. Half of it is jack hammered and tomorrow he and hopefully some helpers will pick it up, and then he'll do the other side. Fun city, but I have a headache.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Heather - good thoughts heading your way for successful surgery and speedy recovery.
Lanette1 -
Miracles never cease!
Alfie chased a chipmunk in the house and now its behind the fridge..im not dealing with it tonight..
He is snoozing away snoring next to me and hopefully Siri will keep an eye out for the 🐿.4 -
Allie - The twins from Unsellable Houses both live in Snohomish. Their office and store are both on First St. In Snohomish in the old part of town near the river. We went through Lamb and Co when we bought our place here 9 years ago.
Heather - Hope everything goes smoothly tomorrow and your doctors are great.
Beautiful day here but the cottonwood fluff is flying around like crazy and I could not spend much time outside.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA
Snohomish near the river is SO beautiful. We make sure we check out the whole town when we visit family in Lake Stevens. I am so ready for trip up there(or anywhere for that matter)
Cottonwood around here have just started to fluff- Noticed it today. It wasn't starting last Thursday when I walked the wetlands.1 -
Heather - By the time I post this you will be either sleeping or awake with nerves. I want to wish you the very best tomorrow and hope you have a very speedy recovery.
I love you my friend.
Lisa - I have seen two ENT specialists so far trying to come up with a way of stopping my snoring, I sleep on my side, they think part of my problem is my tongue is too big for my mouth. (There are people that know me that laugh at this.) Nothing has helped so far. I do need to lose the weight though.
I’m glad you asked about Heather’s posh bacon all I was picturing was a very thick bacon and a pig with heels and a fancy hat that provided it. 🐷👒
You can add me to the list of “doing medical things alone.” It’s just too much for me to worry about how someone else is feeling. Although if I needed it Rodger would be there in a heartbeat.
Our anniversary is coming right up on the 13th, 37 years this year.
Annie - I can hear the relief in your writing that you even have a plan. That’s wonderful.
Lanette - I don’t think I would offer to watch someone’s houseplants, I did watch my neighbours two dogs for a 24 hour period. They are small dogs and I just had to go let them out a couple of time and put food and water out for them. She is a young single mom and had an opportunity to take her son to Drumheller to see the dinosaurs, she had been wanting to take him and it was a free trip for her to do so. I couldn’t say no.
Rebecca - I think the colours complement each other well in your new kitchen.
Michele - My GP diagnosed my plantar fasciitis, she recommended I go to a podiatrist, but we have to pay for them here, they aren’t covered under our healthcare, I have not seen one yet. Just took the advice she gave me about exercises and I’ve done a lot of research on exercises myself. Everything I’ve learned is that it can take 1-2 years to heal properly, mine has about 18 months now, but really bad since October.
There are days I am in tears it hurts so much. I will seek help much sooner if I ever feel a callous again. I ignored it and tried to treat a callous when that wasn’t the problem.
Lanette - I’m going to read and watch that info about Alzheimer’s/dementia and food this weekend.
Rebecca - it’s great they are doing all of the work on your property.
I had a good day at work again today, I’m enjoying this so much.
I hope I find a way financially to make it work.
Not a lot to say tonight, had ceramics and will be heading to bed soon.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Finding a place for my mom was insightful, but it took time for me to feel she was ready. It took my mom out of the house with my dog at 1:17 in the morning. I found my dog right away. I had to call the police, and we looked everywhere. Afterward, the police said they would look more in the morning. I continued to search, and I found her six blocks away. I knew we needed to put her in a nursing home. I was so thankful my husband consulted this agency called, "A Place For Mom". The nursing home is not cheap. We are paying 4150 per month, but I have read that some places in California could be 13,000/month. The places in Chicago are 6,000-8,000/per month. Some places I heard can pay the child for caring for their parent, or some agencies can send a nursing assistant to help Annie with her dad's care. That way, she can keep the house.
@Snowflake1968 I need to get started on my kids' book. I am in their pre-school years. I love doing it, yet I haven't worked on it this year. I usually do it with friends, but we haven't gotten together lately.
Lisa, you are so talented with your art.
Matchka and Pip, I am so impressed with your workouts.
Grandmallie- my golden retriever Rose, was waking me up. I told my nutritionist, and he told me to take her to a local shelter. I was so upset that he would suggest such a thing. She has been good after that. I told my husband, Rose, I must have heard what Mr. Paul said.
Margaret, I am so sorry for your loss.
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Lisa - your place is lovely! Our main concern is medical care when we are older. Does your laundry ever get dusty outside? Our did, so I didn’t hang it. I think it is from all of the evergreen trees. But maybe it’s normal and I just don’t know it.
Machka9 - Is there a concern about caffeine? I drink a ton of coffee daily. It helps me focus.
Grandmaille - that is one cute baby!
I took advil last night to sleep, and that worked great. And then I stretched a bunch at work today. So, I only get stiff if I sit for too long, and my walk tonight was fine. I had three deadlines for work today, so I was up working until midnight last night. I got them done and had a really good 1x1 today, phew. I am going to go to bed early tonight. 6 hours sleep isn’t enough.
For a minute, I thought things were slowing down and I was looking forward to my new project, but I just realized it’s month end (I’m an accountant) and I have all of that to do. With some changes on my monthly reporting portion. I don’t do a lot on that aspect of the financial package, but it’s a change, so it will take longer. Time I do not have, nor want to spend on it. Oh well. I may just work on the project a bit for fun on my own time. Or really, I should start studying for the CPA exam. It’s going to be a pain, but is necessary.
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Tracey - I love you too.
Others on here I love. You know who you are.
Yup, didn't sleep more than an hour or so. Only to be expected, I guess.
I'm sterilised, and dressed, and just relaxing now. Case packed and ready to put Kindle and tablet in.
I've decided to get John to come along with me in the Uber to help with carrying bags etc. He can take my case and handbag up to the desk, while I follow behind with my stick.
He will walk home.
I've had my last glass of water.
Onward!!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx9 -
John did come with me and I was very grateful. I seem to have more luggage than others! Think I'm going to need more pillows!
I'm in my room and connected to the WiFi. I've ordered sandwich snack for later and dinner for this evening.
Now just waiting for info about when. I might not be first.
Nice room. I can see a tree and some rooves.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx7 -
Hoping all goes well, Heather. You definitely need some relief.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR2 -
Good morning all. Finally got my devices up and running again. A fraught 2 weeks, and still lots of settling up apps as I had to do factory resets in the end. The upside is that both devices now have the latest operating systems. iPhone is like a new one.
Rebecca: The new kitchen must be such a joy. It looks restful.
Heather: Sending positive vibes for a skilful surgeon and a quick resolution. You’ll be done and home before you know it 😂
Lanette: I looked at the test, but decided against it when it asked for my details, and I saw the shopping bag icon at the top of the page. I’m careful where I put my details so that it keeps the c**p emails at bay.
I have to take my car to Belfast for its MOT this morning. as our local centre was all booked up. It’s 6 weeks late, but it was the earliest I could get when I booked 4 months ago.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri3 -
cityjaneLondon wrote: »John did come with me and I was very grateful. I seem to have more luggage than others! Think I'm going to need more pillows!
I'm in my room and connected to the WiFi. I've ordered sandwich snack for later and dinner for this evening.
Now just waiting for info about when. I might not be first.
Nice room. I can see a tree and some rooves.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
Maybe you're used to going on your cruises, so you packed with that in your subconscious!
All the best!
M in Oz1 -
Good morning beautiful ladies!
Pip I love your patio! Looks like a fun place to hang out.
Lisa did you paint over your fridge painting? That is so brave and clever and creative to paint on your fridge.
Lanette yes I walk with my Dad. It's awkward, but we are still learning to share the sidewalk and set a pace together.
Terri so glad you have your devices sorted. That can be so upsetting when they don't work. We are so reliant on them.
Rebecca those jackhammers would drive me crazy!
Heather best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Mo sorry your mom got lost. It's so hard to deal with.
Tracey and Michele hope your feet are better! Thanks for thinking about me.
Beth hope the single person assist thing works out for your mom. "A Place for Mom" advertises a lot around here. "Senior Oasis" does the same referral thing. I find it hard to trust them. But I'm a skeptical person.
I dropped off my dad at the senior center yesterday for a Bible study and hymn sing. He had a great time. There was some risk he might have tried to walk home, but I was there a little early to pick him up, and it all worked out fine. Yay! And I was able to get a few groceries, which gets me out of the house.
My sister went home. We had a weepy conversation over whether my marriage (ended almost ten years ago) was emotional abuse. Maybe so, but it's all water under the bridge now. I just get a little jealous of her family bonds. They text her little funnies. It's been years since I heard from my daughter. It will always be sad, but I don't think I need "healing" anymore. She wants me to read a book on emotional abuse. I will consult my therapist.
Have a great day my friends! May you all be happy, healthy, safe and free!
Annie in Delaware 😊
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Back in my room. All done. It went well.
Need a wee soon!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx9 -
Morning, my chickens, from the pre-dawn hours of the Arkansas River Valley,
Bucketed down yesterday, just as Corey was getting home, but only for about a half hour. Will be interested to go look at the rain gauge.
Heather - Glad you're all done! Time to get up and moving, woman. And it is no shock that you packed more than most...
We know you!
Annie - Yep, happily, the layer of white paint that I slapped on over the refrigerator mural adhered to the painting, and I was able to peel most of it off in a big strips this morning. Means a blank and smooth canvas to start my next piece. Small things make me happy. I took a picture of it, so I still have it in my electronic memory. As far as the rest goes, there's a wonderful country song out there right now called "The Painter," with the line, "With every wall I built, she saw a canvas." An appropriate epitaph for me, I think. The song's in the spoiler, and maybe someday I'll tell Corey that I hope it's how he sees me.
Tracey - That was EXACTLY my thought when Heather said "posh bacon," an image of a pig in a top hat and tails, with a monocle. Ha!
Mo in Miss - Thank you, I'm enjoying this part of my retirement, and being able to explore my creative side. Poor Rose! Maybe she did hear what the vet said.
Jenn in WA - Thanks, this is the place we searched all over the US for, literally. I'll tell the story another time of the house hunting. Took Corey and me nine years after we married to find the right place, but it's been well worth it. We sat together in the sunroom yesterday evening and watched the hummingbirds being rotten to each other at their feeder, and the slightly bigger birds at the two sunflower feeders zooming in and out - woodpeckers, wrens, tufted titmouses (titmice? ), cardinals, chickadees, and that's just the ones I can identify! The roof was still dripping from the rain, but the feeders are all protected under the overhang, so they were just having a ball. More work still to do on the place (and probably always will be), but we really do love it here.
Speaking of which, the rain is coming in shortly, so will skip the outside work today. One more panel left on the quilt, and I can start construction. I'll take pictures.
Later, my dears,
Lisa in AR
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