WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2024
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Yes my mom did peritoneal dialysis in the beginning she had the small bags like the regular saline bags..near the end she had the heated large bags that would run overnight ,so you could do have the day to yourself..
That could be an option..I do see my nephrologist a werk before the cruise and will see the Urologist APRN in a few weeks so we will figure this out..
I figure after 2 open heart surgeries ,I can handle most anything lol
I just want to have some energy,not feel exhausted and feel better ..Im trying to eat better so thats a start.. it can only go up from there..😁6 -
Stat for the day-
Short walk w/family- 1hr 29min 30sec, 2.52p, 3.87mi= 412c
strava app = 475c
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went to aqua zumba last night- went early and swam some laps before and after class. . Those are some LONG laps!!!. Not used to a pool that wide but felt great each time I touched the sides. Between laps and class- was working out for an hour and a half straight. Actually slept decent last night. It did take a long time to get to sleep, but that is normal.
Shopping with dh after we went to his mom's and I walked her dog while he tended to her. 5 grocery stores. Should be able to just stay home tomorrow, besides going to church in the morning while he is at his mom's.
She hasn't been feeling good the past few days- stomach bothering her. I am sure all the fruit she is eating isn't helping but that is all she wants to eat. She doesn't want to eat real food even when it is exactly what she asked for. Wed, right as we were leaving after doing the morning stuff she informs him that she is hungry and wants a burger and fries. I was, ok, Mc.Donald's is just a few blocks away. He informed me that no, can't be from there, we have to drive across town to go to In and Out Burger.
We do that, drop it off because we have things we need to get done. When he got back that afternoon. Everything was still sitting there where I put it on her tv tray- she never even took it out of the bag!
Making Fettuchini Alfredo with chicken and mixed veggies for her now for him to take over. If she doesn't eat, that is on her. I know that my son will finish off the pasta, the chicken we actually bought for me to cook for us(and mainly the cats-yep, still cooking chicken for the stray cats), and I will add mixed veggies to my salad.
I have Ezie all week this coming week- grandma is on vacation so will have her two extra days. Kid pool is already set up, extra projects are ready for her....
Debbie
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Lanette – going out to eat is getting SOOO expensive. While we were traveling, I got an orange milkshake at Arby’s. A little over $4. I almost died. And it wasn’t all that good, either. And I didn’t get the large. Never again. Got one at a Wendy’s. Was only around $3 and it was pretty good. I noticed that BK’s price for a shake is like $4, too. And they wonder why I bring my own food! Vince may eat at one of those places, but I have better food for less.
Michele NC
who is off to go with the kitties. Jess should be here tonight. Already have things for her to take home (food). Can’t get kicked out of the mom’s club….lol3 -
Busy last four days...Thursday had a leisurely lunch with a friend at son's house. Perfect day! I rinsed two thirds of my chicken with brocoli and it was just right in terms of saltiness.No rice. Friday had some neighbors over for tea. Today I went to Farmer's Market. Then I went to a Garden Tour. I only went to four of them because tomorrow I am going to a special Garden with my cousin. I decided to go by myself because I was not sure what time I would go and how many I would see. The last four had a long drive to go see them. My favorite was one with numerous wildflowers and a fun bell that the owner had an interesting tale about how it became in their back year. I am hoping to post some pictures next week.5
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Lanette – going out to eat is getting SOOO expensive. While we were traveling, I got an orange milkshake at Arby’s. A little over $4. I almost died. And it wasn’t all that good, either. And I didn’t get the large. Never again. Got one at a Wendy’s. Was only around $3 and it was pretty good. I noticed that BK’s price for a shake is like $4, too. And they wonder why I bring my own food! Vince may eat at one of those places, but I have better food for less.
Michele NC
who is off to go with the kitties. Jess should be here tonight. Already have things for her to take home (food). Can’t get kicked out of the mom’s club….lol
That is the same with dh and I. He eats out all the time and doesn't really think twice about the prices. I look at prices first thing. I can make better(taste and health wise) ,cheaper and in some cases faster than going out to eat. The biggest exception is our taco Tuesdays. But, I could make them for a bit cheaper but not as tasty as their birria(I have made it but it is a LOT of work and takes a lot of ingredients)
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✳️ Hello all! I’ve been MIA since 2021. So much has happened since then. The year 2022 was one big life changing event after another. I’m doing well now. ▪️I’ve been back on my ketogenic diet since Sept 9, 2023. I’ve lost 56 lbs so far. I still have a lot more to lose.▪️ I see some familiar names. Hope to become active here again,
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@cityjaneLondon ... sorry about your brother's cancer.
@grandmallie ... what was your natural hair colour?
@kevrit ... I can't drink those hot chocolate or triple mocha and similar things. I feel quite sick after and I suspect it might have something to do with the milk they put in. I like the idea of hot chocolate or mocha, but I'd like to find one without any milk.
@Anniesquats100 ... I like the restaurant idea for your father's birthday. I'm all for finding the easiest way to do something.
You might know this already, but since my husband came home from the hospital 6 years ago, I have been ordering my groceries online and having them delivered. That has been absolutely wonderful! I have also started ordering stuff for the house and having it delivered. Saves me so much time, and the ordering process can be done from the comfort of my own chair at home.
Eating out can be a bit expensive but we still do it about once a week. We won't touch McDonalds or KFC or those sorts of places. Usually we go to Zambreros for burritos and ice cream. That's about $40 for the two of us. But every 10th burrito is free. Last night we ordered pizza from a place near where we live now ... we thought we'd give it a try. I was impressed! $55 for 2 medium pizza, cheesy garlic bread, and two decent-sized chocolate caramel calzones. That's not bad!
Machka in Oz
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Machka yes please share your FB tips!
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.
Ads
They keep moving where the ad preferences are located but if you go to Settings and then type Ad Preferences in the search, you'll get there.
On that page, you can see lots of info about the ads you're being shown and if you click the Manage info tab, you can adjust all sorts of ad settings
If you click on Audience Based Advertising, you can see who has uploaded or used a list to reach you and you can allow or not allow that.
You can choose the categories used to reach you.
Back on the Customise ads tab, you can adjust what you want to see or see less of. I go through periodically and request to see less of various topics. While it is tempting to see less of everything, I leave a few because otherwise you'll just get a wave of new topics. So for example, I'll leave ads about cats. Chances are, I'm never going to click on the ads, but if I see cats in my newsfeed, that's OK.
I go through it every few months ... just did it now.
While you're there, have a look at a few other things in the left sidebar. Click on your information and preferences, and access your information. Click on ads information, and go through the choices. When you're in Audience-based advertising - Advertisers using your activity or information, click on each one, click on the fact that they've got a list from somewhere to target you, and click Don't Allow, scroll down and Don't Allow again.
It's a bit of work, but like I said, I go through it every few months ... especially if I start noticing a lot of odd ads around.
I'll tell you Step 2 when I get back from cleaning out the mouse-infested basement/garage.
Machka in Oz
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Machka: You are a powerhouse, girl! Thanks for the reminder about redoing ad preferences on FB. They keep changing where it is, to make it less easy to make it suit us, not them. I did take the time to click the x’s yesterday with pleasing results.
I had a surprise treat yesterday. My youngest daughter rang mid morning and invited me to go up to Belfast with her after lunch to see the amazing Caravaggio Exhibition in the Ulster Museum. It’s been in tour and I missed the exhibition when it was in Dublin. We spent several hours visiting the other galleries afterwards. I chilled out after dinner.
I will be visiting my elder daughter after lunch today.
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri9 -
Today’s gratitudes: Shower, hot tub, and the ramps at the Crissey Field visitor center. Finally felt water was safe enough to shower at home. What a luxury to have all my products on the shower shelf and not in a gym bag. Could only spare 15 minutes for the hot tub so I savored every moment. While the rest of dog group was practicing going up and down the stairs, Shadow and I took the ramps
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Welcome back @grogers511 Ginger in TX! Con VERY grats for taking off those 56 lbs.
Wow, thanks Machka! You’re right, it is a bit of work. What a lot of audience based advertising to disallow ;{. Slogged through a few then saved your tips to revisit later. Much appreciated.
Finished goat cheese, flavored it with some lemon zest and honey. Will present with orange cranberry biscotti. Then dash home, change clothes and meet friends at Azalea Park music event. Let’s see if I can get back to sleep without eating anything ;}
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.
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Guess where I got to this morning!!
It was quite a struggle, with discomfort in both hips, but I made it! First time since the op.
Saw these, coming back.
I just about had enough energy to pick up some crême fraiche etc from the deli.
Dim Sum for lunch.
I woke up at 3.30 this morning, and just couldn't go back to sleep. Gave up trying at 4.30. So I am a bit sleep deprived. I did do all my exercises though before I set off for my slow walk.
Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxx
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Ginger in TX - It's so good to see you! Well done on your weight loss, and hope life is good.
Heather - I know that getting to the sea again had to help your heart. So pleased you're doing so well. Almost to the second surgery, not long now! Then it's all healing and getting back to the sea once more. The gladiolus are so beautiful.
Carol - Thinking about you and your surgery, too. Please remember to check in - we'll be thinking about you!.
Machka - Thanks for the info on clearing the ads. I'm enjoying FB more these days without so many ads, and doing that will only help. I'll have to show it to Corey, too.
Allie - Thinking about you missy.
Felt quite accomplished yesterday, got the last truly large panel quilted (120 inches by 16, about 13 sq. ft.). Only one more panel, and I'll be done with quilting! Then it's just binding it all together. I might yet finish this thing yet by the end of July. I started at 5 a.m. yesterday and finished at 5 p.m., just because I kept going back to it and back to it. Was able to start again even after a long nap... pleased with that.
Supposed to rain all day today, woot! Hope so, we need it to help my water bill. Drowning in rain in May, begging for it in July. Life in Arkansas, I guess... 🤷🏻♀️🙂 Cor's supposed to go with me to the Farm & Ranch store this morning, they've got 40 lbs. of bird seed for $12, and the same amount at Walmart is $20 to $35. Was going to leave it for feeding in the late winter, but Corey convinced me to keep feeding them. We both love sitting in the sunroom watching them swoop in and out.
He thinks it's funny that I've started naming some familiar ones - like Fat Tommy, a house finch who squats on the small feeder like a troll on a bridge and defends one side for all he's worth. He's quite distinctive to me, and funny to watch. Even the cardinals leave him be. This is a creative commons image: RICHARD GRIFFIN VIA FLICKR. CC BY-SA 2.0., but a dead ringer for Fat Tommy.
My gut is continuing to do well... no backlash still, fingers crossed it's settling in and remembering what it's like to be reasonably normal. What a thought! Even a few pounds lighter this last week, so I know there's probably not a flash flood coming (so to speak... 😳👀😁).
Wild dreams last night - been listening to Shark Tank videos while I quilted, and Mark Cuban is one of my favorite down-to-earth business people out there... he showed up in my dreams, absolutely stoned on herb (medical of course! 😁), and was shopping at my garage sale. I was super mad because I was having to price everything and most of it was my sister's stuff for sale. Did I say weird? Yeah.
Off to the races... time to ferry in Cor's second cup of coffee. Listening to the thunder bumbling, Egg's just come in completely disgusted and quite damp. I love rain so much.
Hope it is/was a reasonably peaceful Sunday morning, with love from rainy Arkansas,
Lisa
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Wow, thanks Machka! You’re right, it is a bit of work. What a lot of audience based advertising to disallow ;{. Slogged through a few then saved your tips to revisit later. Much appreciated.
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
Yes, but it is good to check your Ad Preference situation in Facebook at least a couple times a year. It's amazing what ends up in the lists you find there.
Now for Facebook Step 2 and the reason I do not have to waste time clicking the Xs anymore.
There you have it: Don't use the Force! Use the Feeds!
Machka in Oz
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Good morning beautiful ladies!
Barbie, yes I almost looked at getting grocery pickup. It's the closest I have come so far!
Machka I'm proud of you driving that truck! Also, I buy hot chocolate mix that needs milk added, then I put in powdered goat milk. Then I usually add a bit of instant coffee. Tastes wonderful, and gives me an energy boost, followed by a crash of course.
Heather glad your lazy Susans make you happy. There's something so satisfying about a perfect tool. And Yay for making it to the ocean! And hugs for your brother.
Carol it's too late to change the place for my Dad's party. Plus we really want my uncle to come with his walker. I guess because I'm afraid of entertaining, but I don't want to let my fear dictate what we do.
Barbara, yes my friends are helping with the party. My sister will be here, so she can watch Dad while I go pick up stuff. I have three more invite phone calls to make, so almost done with that uncomfortable phase. And no I never shaved Teddy. I not sure I have the right tool. He does look a little patchy sometimes when his clip is uneven.
Ginger welcome back!
Terri your museum visit sounds lovely!
And Lisa so glad your gut is behaving better! It's such an underappreciated freedom to be able to go out and not worry. In the commercials, they have Crohn's patients out on a sailboat!
Dad is at church and I ought to be running his car, but I'm thinking about a nap instead. I can run the car tomorrow.
I'm feeling better about the party today. I can do this.
Have a marvelous day ladies! May you be happy, healthy, safe and free!
Annie in Delaware
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Caught up reading again! I have a virus of some sort on my computer which is making it very hard to use. So...I haven't been on here for the past week. I have a firewall, but obv something snuck in. Grrrr...
Flea-Spoon theory
Thank you for sharing this. I will be sharing with people that I know who need to read it. Quite a long list, actually, as it is great info for everyone, I think!
Rebecca- I feel you! Time with the grands is not easy! Even though I care for between 8 and 12 children every day; a week with my three grandsons wears me out more than my work. It is because I am out of my home, working with less/different supplies, climate, environment. The kids are with a different person. It is haarrrd! I was happy to read that both Athena and Eli settled into a nap/rest time! It gives you a much needed break. Is Eli moving around yet? If not, finding "busy" activities for Athena could be fun and easy. Use masking tape to build a road or obstacle course, set up a car wash, baby doll wash, or pet grooming station with water, bubbles, towels, combs, clips, etc., create sculptures, food, aliens, etc with Play-Doh (use googly eyes, pipe cleaners and other art supplies), painting, chalk, bubbles, build a fort. I love the fact that Athena is doing Duolingo with you! Have her learn her words and take her on a cultural trip! Show a travel video, make some food (have her help), tape chopsticks to a clothes pin to make it easier for her to use them... All of that aside, I hope your visit settles into some calm times so you can enjoy your grands and not be worn out. And YES! Your son and DIL should be actively looking. In many places finding care for kids is TOUGH! Love to you! You are amazing for jumping into the fray to help!
Allie- If I were you, I would get the cut first. If you are like me and like the dramatic, you could have some gray streaks put in as highlights. I actually think, that this cut would look great with your darker hair and gray streaks for drama.
Heather- sorry to hear about your brother! Will be sending good thoughts/vibes.
Rest/sleep- I will tell all of you what I tell my toddlers and preschoolers about rest/sleep. Rest time and sleep time is when your brain "talks" with the rest of your body and saves everything it has learned. Your brain, heart, and tummy/gut need to talk to each other and figure out the best way to keep you strong, healthy, and growing. Your brain needs that time to organize everything you have learned and put it in the right places in your head, so you can find it whenever you need it. If you don't get rest/sleep each day, it is harder for your body to stay healthy and you will get sick." There you go! Oh and "please rest quietly, sleep if you can; if you can't sleep just rest quietly and let your friends get their rest. Just a short rest and then snack time!" That is how Miss Kel puts the little ones down for nap. lol
Well, time for me to use a spoon or two (spoon theory) and get out and wash the outside of my house. I haven't done it since last spring; so it is showing all of the sand, dust and dirt that has blown onto it this past year. We will see if I can get anything else done today. lol ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)4
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