WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2024
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Ginger ... welcome back and congratulations on the weight loss!
Rebecca ... I missed why you are now needed as a sitter, but I'm hoping that you find a routine that works for you while taking care of your grands.
Heather ... sorry to hear about your brother's illness. Had you mentioned to your surgeon that the new hip is hurting? That doesn't seem right to me. Praying for your surgery later this week.
Carol ... praying for a successful surgery and complete recovery tomorrow!
Machka ... you have been incredibly busy!
Facebook ... I've snoozed and unfollowed so many people it's pretty much just me and the ads. And now that Machka has shown me how to manage those, hopefully many of those will change soon too!
Barbara ... yay for finally having water!
Debbie ... keep the pressure on your mother's roommate! Every time you visit remind her of the move out timeline.
I got so far behind that I've forgotten much of what I wanted to comment on.
I continue to be busy with my mom, visiting her every day. She is physically stable, but her cognitive health is a mixed bag. I left her today in tears because apparently she believed the aide and I "yelled" at her when she tried to do something she shouldn't have. No one actually "yelled" ... we were just frightened by her near fall. I tried to reassure her that no one was angry or mad at her, just worried about her getting hurt, but it wasn't getting through. Sigh. Tomorrow is her 93rd birthday and my husband and I will visit in the morning and then my brother is driving in with some of his family to bring in her lunch and visit in the afternoon.
My eating habits have tanked and my recent blood work shows numerical evidence of that. I have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday to discuss my lab results. I know that I have to re-tool my food choices and restructure my day to allow time to prepare healthy meals. Exercise has become non-existent. I have to make changes now before things get out of hand.
Beth near Buffalo
Oh their last sitter there were issues. They came home to their 10 month old with two pretty pronounced scratches on his face. Caused by her 3 yr old. Then my son and dil looked at video and she is seen kind of dropping the 10 month on the floor, he cries. That was the end of that! My son called us the next morning and was up to Whidbey that afternoon! Athena and son stayed the night and I drove back to their home. I'm starting my second week. Its been exhausting but I will miss them all when I stay at my sisters this next weekend. Hopefully everyone will be healthy enough to go visit with my eldest sister. Currently Athena has pinkeye.
Rebecca
Not in Whidbey
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Ginger: good to see you posting again. Welcome back and congratulations on the weight loss!
Yesterday the weather cleared after lunch, so I did get some garden maintenance done. Today we have clear blue skies, so we will spend it outdoors.
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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Today’s gratitude: the encouragement of others in the BB&B class.
Annie what you said to Machka about caregivers needing to be flexible. ((hugs)).
Barbie “…the things I chose to do or buy make me happy or fill a need…”, yes this!
Pip, yup, guilty
Tracey Brava for consulting an expert about your table refinishing project.Patches and Jeb. Hope the weather cools and air clears soon.
Ginger, Kay, Sue, Terri, always good to see you posting.
Carol prayers continue for swift, pain-free-as-possible recovery.
Plans. Seems I only have energy to do one or two things a day. BBB and line dance class wipe me out. Today’s “plans”: to cut Joe’s hair, telemedicine phone call follow up for thyroid results. In between times try to squeeze in a little laundry, a little plant watering, a little Tumble grooming. If energy holds, open line dancing tonight. We’ll see ;}
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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Today is BRAIN day! Exercise your brain!
RVRita in Roswell 🛸
Every day working with my data and code.Snowflake1968 wrote: »Allie - does your brother not drive or have a vehicle, isn’t his own responsibility to get himself to court? Your SIL was a piece of work before it seems she’s still trying to boss.
Agreed ... it's his business.Snowflake1968 wrote: »Michele - one of the schools I was at taught all subjects in French. I can see how they could learn math and science in Spanish.
In my course we learned that the best time to learn a second language is when we are young.
Yes, there were French immersion schools around when I was growing up.Snowflake1968 wrote: »We have downsized twice - when we moved from NB to AB we came with 9 suitcases and a hockey bag. Eventually we managed to get some furniture pieces that meant a lot to me, my China cabinet, hope chest, great grandmothers dresser and other antique pieces of hers. Then some boxes.
The second time we downsized was when we moved in here. Kept most of what we had been able to get from NB.
I will be getting rid of some shelves, a couch and some footstool storage boxes when I get my living room cabinet built and new couch this Fall.
Machka - I am much like you. I do make plans when it involves other people but for the most part I’m a “fly by the seat of my pants” type.
Yeah, I find that even if I plan the next few hours, they often don't turn out like I had planned!!Snowflake1968 wrote: »I didn’t hear from the interview today. Really hoping I hear tomorrow.
I hope you hear soon too ... I hate waiting for things like that!!Snowflake1968 wrote: »The smoke is terrible here tonight, I can barely see the planes taking off. The town of Jasper has just been put on evacuation notice.
Oh ... poor Jasper!!
Machka in Oz1 -
Tracey
- Crossing fingers and toes for you re the job.
I've just been for my blood group test. I questioned whether I needed a fourth one, but the nurse said they were also testing for antibodies.
I dressed in Italian style, in black with gold accessories.It amuses me.
My grandchildren go to a bilingual school. English/Spanish. Bea has a perfect accent!
I haven't installed my rotating shelf yet, but will get to it this afternoon.
John and I thought crushed cauliflower with crême fraiche and parmesan would be nice with herby roasted chicken thighs. I ordered 2 packets on my last Waitrose. When I opened one frozen packet, I found chicken wings, which John hates. We are going to eat them, but I will email them to get a refund. The other packet is thighs.
Left over fritatta for lunch. Yum.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx4 -
Good morning beautiful ladies!
Sue I am struggling with sugar too. Evil stuff!
I hope to dye my hair today while my dad is at his class.
I usually have a list of things to work on when I get a chance, but it doesn't feel as formal as a planned goal.
Have a lovely day, my friends! May you be happy, healthy, safe and free!
Annie in Delaware5 -
I am putting this in a spoiler because it may be too much information!Hello Ladies!I am thankful my knee replacement is over and the dr said it looked good. We got to the surgery center at 7 Am and was out by 2:30. All of the employees were very, very kind and did excellent jobs getting me through it. My only problem was that I came out of the anesthesia before the nerve block was over. The knee hurt so bad that I cried but they gave me more pain meds. Was able to use the walker and went up/down the steps (good because our car garage is in the basement). After I was feeling better, I used my cane instead of the walker and now I am icing. Will just follow all the directions and hope for continued healing with no blood clots.
Margaret ~ You look great in your photo at the gardens. Your efforts to change your diets are showing up.
Rebecca ~ Hope you are able to have a good visit with your sister and that pink eye won't interfere with it. Hope your son and d-in-law find a suitable sitter soon so you can go back to your island.
Heather ~ Good luck and blessings on your second surgery. You did great on the first so I'm sure you will succeed beautifully.
Sorry, but that's all I can remember but love you all!
Carol in GA12 -
Anniesquats100 wrote: »Good morning beautiful ladies!
I usually have a list of things to work on when I get a chance, but it doesn't feel as formal as a planned goal.
Have a lovely day, my friends! May you be happy, healthy, safe and free!
Annie in Delaware
Me too!
One long, ongoing list.
Machka in Oz
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Good morning ladies!
Carol - thank you for the update! Continued prayers and good wishes for a quick recovery.
Tracey - sorry to hear the smoke is getting bad again. Yesterday we had sunshine after lunch, and light fluffy clouds, but the sky wasn't true blue - there was a very light haze. By suppertime, that haze had moved off and we had our beautiful blue sky again. Overcast this morning, I'm curious to see how today will be.
Annie and Machka - I also keep a running list of things I need to do when I get a chance. The ability to check off one simple one gives me a lift. My superwoman days are over, no need to accomplish everything on the list in one day. Took me a long time to let go of the "Type A" that I enjoyed when I was working.
Yesterday I discovered a foot doctor on YouTube. He has a ton of videos about everything related to feet. I got a lot of good information about metatarsalgia, questions answered and advice on exercises, shoes, etc. I found information here I was hoping to get from the local podiatrist I saw several months ago, who spent the 7 minutes convincing himself I had rheumatoid arthritis.I decided he was way overworked and hope he has taken a vacation.
Don't plan on going back to him for a long time.
If anyone is interested:
He also has a website: https://www.michiganfootdoctors.com/
Calf and hamstring stretches are at the top of his list for alleviating the foot pain I've been having. And cutting back on walking to let the damaged tissue heal.
I was able to get my 10 minute sunrise walk done. I'm scheduled to walk with my neighbor at 7:30. It will be super short and I'll let her know this extended pavement walking she likes to do is curtailed until further notice.
Did I mention I'm looking at treadmills again - Joe the orthotics guy said walking on a soft surface like grass is best, but a treadmill has some give which isn't as bad for feet as a hard surface is. He pointed me to treadmills that are more affordable, fewer bells and whistles, said he got a very nice one at Costco (I'm not a member) for around $800. We'll see how the budget looks this winter.
That's it for now. Have a fabulous day!
Lanette
SW WA State
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Today is BRAIN day! Exercise your brain! I like playing Words With Friends. If you’d like to challenge me, PM me! Also Mango and Penuche Fudge. I love Penuche and used to make it, but no more…. Too much sugar!! I’ll buy a Mango today as I haven’t had one in a long time!
RVRita in Roswell 🛸
I play WWFs too. I do it from FB. I will tag you.😁💖
Rebecca
Not in Whidbey
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I am putting this in a spoiler because it may be too much information!Hello Ladies!
I am thankful my knee replacement is over and the dr said it looked good. We got to the surgery center at 7 Am and was out by 2:30. All of the employees were very, very kind and did excellent jobs getting me through it. My only problem was that I came out of the anesthesia before the nerve block was over. The knee hurt so bad that I cried but they gave me more pain meds. Was able to use the walker and went up/down the steps (good because our car garage is in the basement). After I was feeling better, I used my cane instead of the walker and now I am icing. Will just follow all the directions and hope for continued healing with no blood clots.
Margaret ~ You look great in your photo at the gardens. Your efforts to change your diets are showing up.
Rebecca ~ Hope you are able to have a good visit with your sister and that pink eye won't interfere with it. Hope your son and d-in-law find a suitable sitter soon so you can go back to your island.
Heather ~ Good luck and blessings on your second surgery. You did great on the first so I'm sure you will succeed beautifully.
Sorry, but that's all I can remember but love you all!
Carol in GA
Oh I am so relieved your knee replacement went well! I have done that before coming out of anesthesia and being so confused, crying and hurting. Its no fun.😥
Yes, this has been the best actually, but it will be great to get home and chill with husband.💖
Rebecca
Not in Whidbey
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Yeah Carol! Great to hear from you.
May your recovery be smooth and quick.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx2 -
@Carol so glad to hear you got it done and doing well! Stairs the first day? WOW!
Yesterday food: Oikos Triple zero yogurt, 1/2 banana, muesli, 1 T Craisins. Dinner was leftovers: 2 chicken drumsticks, 1/4 cup of beans, 2 slices sweet potato, 1/2 cup cucumber. Snacks- Balanced Breaks white cheddar, almond, and craisins- tangerine-2 rice cakes. Supper:- flour tortilla with fresh ground almond butter/peanut butter mix and jelly and a nectarine. Only 19 calories over.
RVRita in Roswell
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Today is: Celebrate all us gorgeous grandmas! Have some vanilla ice cream (my favorite kind) with chocolate and peanut butter, and sprinkles on top!
RVRita in Roswell
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Carol, Hooray. You are on your way. Take it one day at a time and don't rush things and you'll be line dancing (or whatever you like) before too long.
I, too, have lists. The intentional aspect of my life is choosing what belongs on the list and what can be discarded. I choose to do the essentials and ignore the rest. The more I practice this, the better I get at separating the essential from the rest.
Barbie in NW WA
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Hi Gals,
Couple of quick thoughts
Lanette, you might want to check if there is a “play it again sports” anywhere in driving distance they sell used but in great shape exercise and sports equipment, and the pricing is pretty low.
Smoky air – so we deal with this in California pretty often, and the fancy air filters for a home are outside of my budget, but I found a work around that is great. So a square box fan, and a furnace filter (one that fits the back of the fan) and some zip ties, all reasonably cheap and available. Attach the filter to the back of the fan with the zip ties cut the filter to not block the motor or the electric cord, then set it up in a spot out of the way and turn on low the air will go through the fan and be cleaned. Depending on your situation you will need to change the filter more or less often. In our worst time I changed the filter every 3rd day. But that was the worst time. This year I have only run it a couple of times. And not yet changed the filter. This is not as good as the high end air filters but it is a help. Of course if you have AC or a furnace with a fan option change/clean those filters often and run those as well. But I do not have AC or heat with a filter, so the fan is my friend.
Carol – great news !!!
Thinking of you all,
Kim in N. California
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Afternoon ladies
Tracey- he has a truck that Jean bought him,but lost his license many years ago because of DWI so he has been driving without one and was nabbed..
So they impounded the truck ,all is registered under Jean but,no longer and I think she is planning on selling it..
She is really planning on sticking it to Sean..
He hasn't formally worked in 20 yrs he took care of her parents when she worked ,did grocery shopping,cooked ,cleaned and did maintenance on 3 homes,the 1 in Portland,the One in New Hampshire and the cottage . Now before my dad passed and my uncle .the cottage was in my uncles name because my dad had a run in with the IRS.
So I was still with Tom then and we had the place in Florida and our home in Portland ,so I told my Uncle to deed it to Sean as he didn't have anything of his own..so he put it in Sean and Jeans name. So who knows what happens now.. but Jean wants nothing to do with him. And expects me to take care of him..He is 60 yrs old ..he doesn't have a pot to p--- in . So we shall see.
And now the grand reveal of the hair,got it cut..didn't color it..will
let it go natural
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