WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2024
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Today is Cows (love those hairy ones in the picture) sugar cookies and Rock and Roll! Can’t go wrong here!
RVRita in Roswell
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Yesterday was leftover day. You should be able to recognize everything from my past pictures. Our leftover days are just as good as the first time around! My veggies were in the pasta fazool.
Rest of day: breakfast: instant oatmeal low sugar, butter, almond butter, 1/2 banana
Peach on a biscuit with cool whip
DH gave me a pudding cup he had frozen for me.
101 calories left over from day.
RVRita in Roswell.4 -
OregonMother wrote: »That's a beautiful picture, Rebecca. Do you know where on 30 the lodge was located? On the west side of crown point Vista house, there was some kind of women's retreat center, but it was well off the highway, so I couldn't see if it was a lodge.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR
Here's some info about it. Its on my bucket list one day! There's seems to be a really pretty historical library. So I would imagine my grandmother is in there somewhere.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Today’s gratitude: the abundant hot water in the gym’s shower.
Made it to the 3rd BB&B class, got down on the floor for the mat work. Struggled to sit up diagonally, just don’t have the abs to get up. Got less than an hour of line dance class but managed to walk the dogs down to the powerline meadow before completely running out of steam.
Heather not sure I could walk upstairs with a cup of tea in each hand. Bravissima! What you said about ultraprocessed foods. Also what you said about sugar, my downfall.
Machka Ah sunflower seeds, when the pepitas are gone I know what I’ll be munching! ((hugs)) for your mixed feelings. ((hugs)) Joe and I were friendly acquaintances for three years before we “got together”.
Annie your Dad’s intention to visit his childhood home made me sad. ((hugs))
Lisa LOL! Thought I was the only one who killed aloe vera plants? Lost all but one this spring. Hope no damage/impact from the dregs of Beryl? IMHO after what you’ve been through sleep is more important than yoga. Your body heals when you sleep.
Lanette really hope you get the temperature drop we got today. Salad and cold cuts sound way more appealing than restaurant food in the heat.
Beth belated happy birthday? Any word of hope or timeline for your Mom’s new facility?
What you and Margaret said about peace lilies applied to the ficus my cousin sent when Mama passed in 1996. Moved it from California to Idaho then to Oregon and avoided killing it until last month. Mixture of sad to see it go/relieved to have lighter more space/less guilt and grief.
Carol brava for doing your exercises in prep for the 22nd. Praying all goes well at the dentist and your recovery from surgery is quick and complete.
Rebecca your family resemblance to your grandmother is strong!
Margaret, thanks, especially for the confirmation of every six weeks for the Interceptor and not to give it at the same time as the NexGuard. Which essential oils do you put in DrewB’s bandana?
Rita that pasta bowl looks delish! Con VERY grats on the success of the new eating plan.
Alliethis sMyles pic, prayer said for your brother. . . and for your health issues.
Tracey yours to Machka. Perfectly caring and truthful, just like you.
Monique what kind of work do you do with your babies?
Jean we love classic movies and popcorn too! Praying your appointments tomorrow will be positive and helpful.
Joe will talk to the water guy tomorrow. Fingers X’d he’ll commit to a job finish date, and keep the commitment.
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMODMove more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.
I kind of look like both my maternal and my paternal grandmothers.😁. My family said that I got my love for singing from my paternal grandma that in the photo there. My maternal grandmother could whistle with a vibrato and everything.💖
Rebecca
Whidbey
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I survived the dreaded wisdom tooth extraction this morning. I didn't eat or drink for 12 hours, got up early to walk he dogs for 90 minutes before coming home and taking pre-surgery meds. My friend picked me up and drove me to the oral surgeon where she came in and got directions from them. It was over in less than an hour and other than some pre op chatter among the staff preparing me, I remember nothing My friend walked me to her car and help onto me since I was so unsteady; I am still a little goofy and unsteady on my feet. No pain meds yet, but I am prepared with acetaminophen and ibuprofen and some stronger stuff from the pharmacy. I have been able to eat my Isagenix shake and a bowl of yogurt and jelly. Thank you to all of you for your encouragement. Jake has been very helpful.
Carol, I am thinking good thoughts for you and your upcoming knee replacement surgery. There were many people in my line dance class with knee replacements who danced with abandon and also hiked and rode bikes. I wish the same great results for you.
Heather, many good thoughts to you and you head toward your other hip replacement.
Barbie in super hot NW WA
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mcmillonmail wrote: »Hi everyone;
I did go back to work wearing my boot. It was excruciating.. but I did a week. My foot is red from rubbing. I may need to get sheepskin for the side of my foot. I had to float to another floor, which was problematic due to the amount of walking. I had a patient in one wing and 2 in another. My babies are slow eaters. One nurse was mad at me because my baby was screaming to eat. I apologized that I was working with another one for 40 minutes in another wing. My foot was throbbing afterward.
@auntiebk, my recipe project is a compilation of family and copycat recipes. I even have a dog food recipe book for Rose, my dog. Now, I am starting Volume 2 of my recipe books. Some have Mediterranean recipes, some are KETO, and some are cookie or dessert recipes. I thought I would scrapbook during my time off but wasn't ready.
@Snowflake1968 I would never have thought about using the battery-powered lights to take a bath. I purchased lanterns to ensure we have emergency lights. Your lights are so pretty. I would love to stay in my pajamas and scrapbook. I should go for it. I am so behind in my scrapbooking.
@pipcd34 I love Yogi's picture. He looks like he knows how to have fun. Sorry, I love dogs and all animals. I may take Rose to the Renaissance and let her in the sprinklers and fountain. I will have to do it early or late so it won't be too hot. It's a good excuse to move my body.
Everyone, I hope you all are happy and enjoying summer.
Yogi does love those fountains, they are his personal swimming pools:0)
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/kids- 2hrs 8min 28sec, 41elev, 2.81ap, 84ahr, 157mhr, 6.11mi= 586c
Strava app = 748c
*lucy in buggy after 2.75mi, Chispa after 4mi*
Walk home to dentist then gym- 15.34min, 80ahr, 103mhr, .75mi= 72c
Strava app = 92c
Treadmill jog- 29.50min, 6.0&7.5sp, 146spm, 136ahr, 165mhr, 9.37min mi, 5k (3.1mi)= 306c
Walk gym to home- 10.59min, 2.76ap, .53mi= 61c
Strava app= 65c
Total cal 1025. Home from the morning walk just before 7:30am.3 -
Barbie ... glad the tooth extraction went well!
Barbara ... yes, my birthday was on the 4th! Good memory!!
Beth near Buffalo4 -
Well ya just never know... I was on my way down to the Hospital for the Echocardiogram and ran over a darn bungee cord,hit the hook part and sliced right through my tire. Drove for about 1/2 a mile before I noticed it.. so pulled into a rd and called AAA and bless them they were there within 15 min and had the donut on in about 10 minutes
Drove myself to my local garage and they ordered the new tire and will get it on the rim and I'll stop tomorrow afternoon and they will put it back on for me..needless to say I had to reschedule the Echocardiogram..
Could have been so much worse.
Hotter than the dickens here in Connecticut..8 -
Wet and uneventful day today. I got lots of indoor exercise thanks to YouTube, and sorted away the equipment from my groups until September.
Will be up early tomorrow to do weekly shopping.
Tracey: Sounds like providence has brought that job at just the right time. Michaela is a smart cookie. She will understand.
Allie: At least it wasn’t to bad. As you say, could have been much worse.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri2 -
Rosemarie2972 wrote: »
Vickie: Around 2005 we drove from Middle GA to Daytona for the Nascar Pepsi 600. My son was into Jeff Gordan...was he number 24...anyway there was a long rain delay and the race ended after midnight. The traffic control police had gone off duty. We were parked with many others in a residential neighborhood. It took several hours to get out of the neighborhood. Then we had booked a Marriott about an hour north of Daytona. We never thought to call to tell them we would be arriving late. We got there in the middle of the night and they had given the room away. We checked around but everything was booked. We slept in the car in the Marriott parking lot. Early in the morning Marriott fixed a room for us when they had one available. We slept all day, except my son had slept all night through all of this and was wide awake watching tv throughout the day. We stayed a second night at this Marriott we were so tired. I must say we were not charged for either night. My husband never complained. He must been exhausted.
Best,
Rosemarie from GA
When first hubby got married, we stayed a bit longer than we should have at the reception, I think we were helping clean up. We had a 2 1/2 hr drive to the hotel in Fort Bragg were we were staying our wedding night(gift from a friend). We got up there, and no one was there at the desk and the place was locked. Hubby was not thrilled, he was very ready for our first night together
We ended up driving back a half hour to the family cabin near Navaro and breaking in the back door-just had to hip bump it and it popped open, didn't ruin the lock or door. It was cold in the cabin but we warmed it up. We still joke about that. Such a great memory.
A few days later we were driving his little Toyota, pulling a small UHaul of my stuff back across country to Mobile,Al where he was stationed.
One night we slept in the back of the little Toyota Corola lift back in the parking lot of the Grand Canyon. Not to bad for me at 4'10 but a bit hard for him at 6'2"-
Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca6 -
I survived the dreaded wisdom tooth extraction this morning. I didn't eat or drink for 12 hours, got up early to walk he dogs for 90 minutes before coming home and taking pre-surgery meds. My friend picked me up and drove me to the oral surgeon where she came in and got directions from them. It was over in less than an hour and other than some pre op chatter among the staff preparing me, I remember nothing My friend walked me to her car and help onto me since I was so unsteady; I am still a little goofy and unsteady on my feet. No pain meds yet, but I am prepared with acetaminophen and ibuprofen and some stronger stuff from the pharmacy. I have been able to eat my Isagenix shake and a bowl of yogurt and jelly. Thank you to all of you for your encouragement. Jake has been very helpful.
Carol, I am thinking good thoughts for you and your upcoming knee replacement surgery. There were many people in my line dance class with knee replacements who danced with abandon and also hiked and rode bikes. I wish the same great results for you.
Heather, many good thoughts to you and you head toward your other hip replacement.
Barbie in super hot NW WA
So glad everything went well!!!! Youre a rock star!
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Today I needed eggs, toast and hash hrowns. Woke up thinking about it! Was able to manage a feast, yet my numbers were fairly good. I am amazed that I only ate 4 grams of sugar when My fitness pal allotted me 60. Stayed under my salt intake but was just a bit over in carbs, fat and calories. On the good side my peace sign is great.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Hi
Reading, trying to catch up. More later, but for my kitten people.......
Kittens got their first shots today and I know the vet said they might be sleepy.....which is true, they basically haven't moved much since came home. But Tori keeps crying when she moves her leg or it is touched. Is this normal? I hope they feel better tomorrow......
Thank you!
Kylia a worried kitty momma in Ohio4 -
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Hi
Reading, trying to catch up. More later, but for my kitten people.......
Kittens got their first shots today and I know the vet said they might be sleepy.....which is true, they basically haven't moved much since came home. But Tori keeps crying when she moves her leg or it is touched. Is this normal? I hope they feel better tomorrow......
Thank you!
Kylia a worried kitty momma in Ohio
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Today’s gratitude: Joe spoke with our neighbor today. Parts ordered. Soon as helpers are done with current job, will install control box, move and connect tank and “talk about” sanitization system. Hopeful, but I am so very weary of rinsing dishes and vegetables with store bought water… and I think Joe has been sneaking some state park water into the cooler. It tastes sooo metallic [grumpy].
Snack last night pushed weight up this morning. Note to self . . .
Lisa what you said about friends to take the emotional load for each other and the intense thoughts we don’t want to share with our husbands. My BFF was a tall blonde lady in California and I miss her muchly. All the wise gals on this thread help lighten the load.
Margaret thank you so very much for the pest preventative recipe. Do you use any kind of carrier oil or medium?
Beth, no memory, kept list of bdays as they came up. Just have to remember to look at it
Rosemarie love hearing about your yoga retreat, and your peaceful morning times on your deck. Are there back roads you can take to Asheville?
Rita the hairy Highland “coo” is my favorite too!
Rebecca that Menucha retreat center looks very appealing. Do you whistle with vibrato too? ;}
Barbie glad to hear you remember nothing from the extraction. That’s what I’d want too!
Debbie liked hearing about your Ft. Bragg/Navarro first honeymoon. I slept in the back of my ’76 Toyota Corolla liftback SR5 with my two dogs, when my solo camping trip got snowed out and the Kennedy Meadows lodge didn’t take credit cards. Since then, I’ve always kept a check in my wallet. ;}
Kylia sleepy/lethargic, yes, normal. Crying when her leg is touched or moved? I’d call the vet and ask, especially if that was the leg that got the shot.
No PT or wii games today. Instead, invested two hours in the side yard, clearing the way in case they come to roll the tank in close to the pump room. I’m bushed ;}
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMODMove more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections
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Margaret - I can’t imagine 30 years in one place. This place is tied with the longest place we’ve lived so 8 years in October. We sold and got rid of so much when we moved here. This place is small and I’m very careful with decluttering and not bringing stuff in. Except craft supplies. I need to curb that.
Mcmillionail - I should buy some lanterns. We have never had a power outage here before. I do have an old oil lamp but I should buy some oil for it. It was my grandmother’s, she bought it in the 40’s there is an entry in her diary about purchasing it. I also have a curling iron from the 1800’s that you use the lamp to heat. she used it the first time I had my hair curled.
Barbara - I bet if you keep going to that class you’ll be getting up from any position before long.
Heather - I hope you enjoyed your scotch eggs.
Annie - I think men are more unwilling to change when their spouse passes than women. Women, I swear, see things differently than men to him it’s a comfort and with his Alzheimer’s probably easier on him to leave things as they are for the time being.
Lanette - our local grocery store is suffering with bare shelves because they distributor had a cyber security attack last week. They had to shut their whole ordering system down.
I swear. I think we’re better off with paper, pen and faxes some days
Lisa - I agree about the donations. I have actually started donating to the family since my Dad died. All of those expenses add up so fast. My brother actually had posted in Dad in lieu of flowers the family ask that you donate to Kathryn (mom) to help cover funeral costs. We had all but $300 covered that Harley, Mom and I split. My dad had no insurance or savings.
I bought a package of the footie style compression socks. They don’t seem to hurt my ankles, but it fairness I also don’t seem to wear them a lot.
Rodger and I have been friends but everyone knows that Cheryle is my best friend. I can tell her absolutely anything and know it will stay with her. I’m blessed because her husband and Rodger get along too.
Rosemarie - my DH’s favourite driver was Jeff Gordon in the 24 car. He got to see him race in Pokono one year. We also saw practice at Daytona one year.
I think it’s a shame that so much costs money these days. I think I would like to have a space to do crafts. Just an empty space where people can bring their own things to work on, but have the camaraderie of others. Maybe someday I can make that happen.
Barbie - glad you survived your wisdom tooth extraction.
You remind me of when I had mine out. I suffered throughout my pregnancy with Kaitlyn with two impacted wisdom teeth, they would start to come through get infected then sneak back down. When she was born it all cleared up until she was about 2 when I ended up getting all four taken out at once. Rodger was on the road so my mom drove me to my appointment all drugged up and Rodger’s Dad picked me up. He almost had to carry me. Like you, I don’t remember anything and after a couple of days the pain was good too.
Allie - what a day. I hope you don’t have too long of a wait for your echocardiogram now.
Lauryn and I had a talk about bucket lists on our drive on Saturday. I told her I didn’t think I had a whole lot on mine, that I wasn’t really into travelling or doing things but I would one day like to own a brand new car, that no one else has been in, and no one else will drive.
As I’ve been thinking about this though I think I do have a little bit of travelling I would like to do.
I would love to visit Rebecca on her little island and watch the deer through her trees. We could skoosh around the rest of the PNW, walk the power line with Barbara and go for a walk with Annie and Barbie. You’ll have to forgive me, my geography is a little iffy, but I think we could then go to California and have a tour around seeing Pip and her cute little patio, Debbie’s and Kim’s gardens and Tina’s travel albums. Visit Rita’s aliens in Roswell. There are many more stops we could make and it would just be wonderful to have a visit with each and everyone one of you. It reminds me of the old song 18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses, there was a line that said “we’ll buy a Winnabego set out to see America”.
Of course I would also have to fly overseas to see some of you, that wouldn’t be a hardship either. Although that flight to Tasmania would be daunting.
Well that’s my dream world for the day, I am currently sitting out on my deck, we bought a replacement canopy for the gazebo today so it’s nice and cozy again. We also bought an AC unit from our neighbour for $40 and two beer. We have to go get some stuff tomorrow so that we can get it installed.
I went grocery shopping today, I didn’t buy anything out of the ordinary except for $29 razors for Rodger, those were on sale and a box of hair dye for me that has increased $4 to $14.97 since I bought one 6 weeks ago. I ended up spending $340 and I’ll probably still have to grab more meat before next pay in two weeks.
Prices are absolutely insane.
I should go inside to see if it has cooled off any. I keep trying to limit my screen time but have been on it all evening now.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Happy Wednesday, everyone. I have been off for three days, and I have been sleeping a great deal, reading a good book, and playing with Rose. This morning, I am working on my recipe project now that I have more ink. I was happy that I lost 6 pounds this week. So maybe all the walking at work helped. My foot is looking better. I will be glad when the orthotic is ready. Hopefully, I can put Rose in Day camp for water aerobics with the crew. As far as work is concerned, I am going to send an email to my manager about my float to the NICU.(@Rosemarie2972)
@grandmallie, I hope the echocardiogram turned out to be normal.
@auntiebk I have been a neonatal nurse for 19 years. Currently, I have worked in the pediatric transitional/ palliative care unit. So now I have kids of all ages. Miss Rachel is so helpful in calming our sick babies. One baby was misbehaving by doing summersaults while on a vent. So we had to untangle her and sit her upright. Then, she used her iPad to play "Miss Rachel." You should have seen the smile on her cherub face. Her blue eyes lit up. She behaved. We had live-ins for ten years, but now they have moved out. Sometimes, when you have vent-dependent kids, it is hard for families to manage at home.
We had one kid from childhood through 33 years of age. I miss them. Now, I will decide what I will do in Chicago. I used to work for the University of Chicago for 15 years.
@LisaInArkansas, you are so right about husbands and friends. My husband always asks why he isn't my best friend. I explained that my friend Baby Suko was my ride-or-die. We grew up, went to school, and learned about life together. I can tell her more than I can tell my husband. My husband doesn't understand my feelings and why I get emotional sometimes.
@matchka9, thanks for the Stress Less post. I needed that—prayers for you and your husband.
@cityjaneLondon, I never heard of Scott Eggs. I will research.
Everyone, have a wonderful day, and I pray for you all.
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