WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2024

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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)

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

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.