WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2024

LisaInArkansas · July 30

Carol - Thank you so much for that. I've never been able to use Lactaid successfully - it just made me feel awful in a different way, painfully bloated with no relief. To be able to enjoy yogurt, which I've loved for years but couldn't eat without pain and horrible gas sounds like a small thing. It feels like an absolute gift. I hope the docs can get you some relief from the swelling and pain.

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auntiebk · July 30

Today’s gratitude: Tumble’s issue is likely a soft tissue injury from when I dropped a branch across her back. No X-rays needed, no trouble with her hips or discs. 10 day course of carprofen with massage along spine and warm compresses (towel from dryer). Just love Dr. Chris, wish he could clone himself

Ginny thanks for the reminder about K2 MK4 vs MK7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3502319/ Had to check my D3K2 label, it’s MK7, whew! Healing thoughts for your staff member. The fatigue must be devastating.
Lisa Joe long ago learned to wait until I finished my first cup of tea before trying to say or ask me to do anything

Your prior reaction to Lactaid is what happened to me with Bean-o. :sick: So glad you’re now able to enjoy the yogurt, naturally occurring probiotics are the best imho.
Annie “no police and no hospital makes it a good day” Truth! When telling about the nephews we fostered when they were 13, 14 and 16 I always conclude with “… and no one’s in jail!” ;}
Barbie yay Annie! Wish we had free Covid tests here, it should be a concern but keep hearing of people infected/exposed continuing to mingle unmasked. Grr.
Beth your oven issue sounds like what ours did. Gas smell while not coming up to temp due to faulty igniter. But since Joe was never an appliance repairman we had to wait weeks for the warranty repair guy to come. ;( Enjoy your pool, hope your back pain eases and Xrays are helpful.
Michele any word on your stove?
That’s it, time to snooze.
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

cityjaneLondon · July 30

A decent night.

This time I'm having problems with cramps in the hip when I am in the bed. Annoying, but not serious. I just have to unstick myself!
I'm able to walk to the bathroom with one crutch, so I can fill and carry a glass of water.
My son and the kids came round with cards, but didn't come in, because of their colds. I went to the open window and shouted down to them. Lovely to see them. DDIL's parents also sent a card.
The girls are off to a 'West End' day, where they will be learning singing and dancing. Wish I could join them!

My son has invited us to a bbq at their house at the weekend. He will pick us up. Not far to stagger.

Another gorgeous day. I have my fan if it gets too hot. DSIL says it is 'frazzling' where she is on holiday in Western France. It's usually cooler here on the coast than inland. And I'm not digging roads!
I've ordered Aperol and Prosecco, on my Waitrose, to make Aperol Spritz, for when she comes to stay soon. She loves it. I'm really looking forward to seeing her. The bed is already made up and the towel on it.

I realise how much I like having just one thing to concentrate on, which is getting well. I can't do anything, or go anywhere, and there is something wonderfully freeing about all that. A simple life. I do think about my bruv, and will ring him soon, but there is nothing I can do about that. I remember feeling the same after the birth of my first baby. I only had one priority.

Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx

kymarai · July 30

Good Tuesday!
Healing thoughts to those dealing with illness and surgeries.

The work/employee crisis makes no sense to me. How do folks pay bills if not employed? Why are seniors the majority of the work force?

Flea-Thank you for sharing! That was awesome!

It is OFFICIAL! My youngest daughter and son in law are now legit homeowners and debt free to us! Yay!!!!! One less stressor! Check to bank today then payoff HELOC and move my portion to savings. Happy dance!

I am caught up at work! Other things to pay attention to now. Spring order time coming up.

Laundry going this morning. Two loads folded and put away. One in the washer. One in the dryer. Kittens playing. Bed made.

Thank you Ladies for being my inspiration!

🥰
Kylia in stormy but needing it Ohio

Anniesquats100 · July 30

Good morning beautiful ladies!

Well all is good. My sister did pass on to my nephew that Dad may or may not be ready to give up the car, so their expectations will be in line. We will have the conversation and see where it goes. I kinda think it ought to have a safety inspection/ oil change before they drive it to Ohio.

And my sister made a plan for the boat. The baby and her mother are going to have a nap instead of sailing. The baby is fourteen months. So that makes me feel better. Plus the boat is 45 foot, so big enough to be safer.

My friends are taking care of me for this party, which is a good feeling. One of them wants to bring me a table. I said three times that we have the card tables, but she has the experience and she is totally certain I need this table. So okay I caved. That is arriving in an hour or so.

And my cousin is bringing the Cole slaw so that saves me a trip. I still need candles for the birthday cake, so that's something to remember. Plus I need more coasters but I can get those from my aunt. And I need to think about tablecloths. But mostly everything is on track.

So for my next challenge, I need something to wear on the boat. I haven't worn shorts in a year, but I did shave so maybe.

So all is well. Yay!

Have a great day! May you all be happy, healthy, safe and free!

Annie in Delaware

Anniesquats100 · July 30

I found the extra coasters! Yay! Sometimes it's the little things!

Annie in Delaware

LisaInArkansas · July 30

Annie - Sometimes it IS the little things. Enjoy as much of all this as you can and just let the rest go... Have a good day, dear heart.

Heather - Fun to see you already getting back toward your real life! Your realistic streak has done so much to keep you healthy and moving forward.

Am taking a break from masking off the few elements we would really like to keep unpainted under the carport. Three glass doors, to be specific. But because I was up at 3 a.m., I'm off my routines completely, and spaced out taking my morning pain meds earlier. A few minutes, and it will cut in. Corey's just gotten up - I've been rattling around in the house until an hour or so ago, and will be able to put in another hour or so outside, then the temperature will be too high for me.

Lots to get done before that...

More later, kids,
Love y'all!
Lisa in AR

pipcd34 · July 30

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grandmallie · July 30

Morning ladies
Well im under the 200 lb mark sqeaking by at 199.6 ,makes me happy..
Going to get my nails done this morning snd then pick up Alfie

margaretturk · July 30

Taped mouth and used breathe strip last night. Slept from 10:00 to 6:30. No getting up or leg cramps. I lost weight from being sick. Did regain two pounds so now 157 in the morning. This is the least I have weighed in years. I am losing it slow and steadily. I did have enough energy last night to get my back years mowed.

barbiecat · July 30

My Sunday walking friend called me yesterday to tell me that the doctor read the MRI of her knee and said she needed knee replacement. Her big concern was that she has reservations for vacation in Hawaii in December and is about to make reservations for a cruise from Los Angeles to Sydney in January and she wanted my advice about the reservations. She doesn't yet have an appointment with the surgeon and she thinks she might want to consult a doctor in Texas where her family is. She knows nothing about the surgery or the recovery so I suggested that she begin by talking to the local doctor and consider seeing the doctor in Texas to find out what will be involved in the surgery and recovery before she make vacation plans. I was glad to be able to help her focus on "first things first".

Jake and I don't do big physical projects together like some of you do with your husbands but we often tackle computer or technology projects and have had our challenges. Yesterday we finished the installation of a gizmo from our car insurance company that will lower our rates when they monitor our driving and see how safely we drive and how little. Part of the challenge is that I have an android phone and he has an Apple. We got through it with only a few cranky moments and my call to tech support. We do better with this every time. I didn't grab his phone out of his hand and he didn't say he'd never talk to me again.

Allie, congrats on your scale victory. Have you talked to Carmine lately?

Annie, You are doing an awesome job on your dad's birthday party. Letting people help is a blessing and a challenge. You are navigating that well.

Barbie in NW WA

SophieRosieMom · July 30

Annie - nice the party plans are falling in line. Crossing fingers your dad will be OK with nephew getting the car. Good idea to get an oil change and have the car/tires checked before it goes to Ohio if nephew does buy it. Hopefully nephew will take care of that.

Vicki - glad you enjoyed your vacation but very sorry you and your DH were ill on the way home and afterward. And you lost another employee? What gives? They just don't like the job? Too much stress/sitting? They got a better offer? I remember the time people clawed to get any kind of job to make ends meet and stuck with it pretty much no matter what. At least I did.

No job is perfect but it's an opportunity to learn new skills.

Flea - I really enjoyed that video, it gave me goosebumps!

Heather - glad your "plumbing" is settling down. Very happy to hear you are doing so well in your recovery.

Lisa - you and Corey are doing a phenomenal job despite the heat. How long is this furnace blast supposed to last? Looks like we'll be back in the mid 80's in a few days - typical for August. Reinforces my idea that April/May and Sept/Oct are the best months to get things accomplished around here.

Beth - your mom's birthday celebration sounded wonderful. Ouch with your back - hope it's just muscle strain or something a little PT will help. Good to hear your doc is working with you to get your health back on track. So easy to get derailed when we are focused on other's health, this I know all too well.

Hope your DH can get your oven back in operation soon.

Barbara - glad to hear Tumble will be OK. Rosie likes to "help" me outside sometimes and she is either at the wrong place at the wrong time (underfoot) or disappears and doesn't come when I call her - she's picking a fight with a neighbor dog behind the trees where I can't see her but can hear the squabble.

Kylia - great news that your daughter has paid off the house. One less thing on your mind.

Maybe now she'll no longer feel guilty?? and will resume good communication with you.

Kind of a busy day yesterday. In the AM, made a huge pot of mushroom/lentil soup to last the week - added browned ground turkey and some taco seasoning to pump up the protein. Wasn't sure how this would turn out, but it's fine.

Then had a phone conversation with my friend who works at the PUD (power company) about the my trees under the power line in their right of way - how many they might take out, when, etc. He said it's not his department but was able to give me plenty of info. Friend Charlie, who's a logger, will stop by and take a look one of these days, sounds like I might have a little timber worth some $$. I'm ready, actually, for them to take out most of those trees so I can get the mower back there and keep the blackberries knocked back.

Diabetes Prevention Zoom class in the afternoon was good. The topics are getting kind of boring but my classmates are interesting, lol. We share a lot of the same struggles, and I pick up some good tips.

After supper, I had a wonderful LONG phone conversation with an old high school friend, J, who I connect with every 5 years or so.

Great talking to her - we need to do it at least every month! Hearing her joy telling me about her kids and grandkids gave me a lift!

I realize something I missed after I retired was being around younger co-workers. Kept me young. Like when I'm around T and her DH, in their early 50's and Rusty, 48. The age my kids would be if I had any. I'm so very, very lucky to have people like this in my life.

Well, I need to get off my duff and finish getting ready for Collette who will show up shortly. Another "kid" lol.

Make it a fabulous day!

Lanette

SW WA State where it's warm and muggy.

kevrit · July 30

Heat spell here. That means over 100 every day this week. Started Sunday. I felt congested yesterday so took a decongestant and slept really well! Only got up once. But still feeling sleepy. I must still be fighting that virus I had last week. I need to see if I can find some new CoVid tests. Might be what DH and I have.

Dinner yesterday was a delicious salad with 1 cup spaghetti, 4 small meatballs and 1/4 cup tomato sauce with Parmesan to top it off. Salad dressing was a little avocado oil and vinegar. Supper was avocado toast and breakfast was muesli with last Oikos triple zero I have, 1 T of craisins and 1/2 banana. Snack was last tiny Halo orange. I need more fruit and veggies but have to wait until pay day, Friday to restock. I only have a large apple and a few bananas left. Still some veggies, but not much. Shopping time!!

DH is my personal chef and is having fun trying to meet my food ‘demands’ 😝 Healthier for him too. I actually enjoy shopping for fresh veggies and fruits. He does the meat. When he made the salad, he had fun making the ‘snowmen’ radishes! 🤪

RVRita in Roswell

Vickil57 · July 30

Carol--This is not a bad place to work and we get paid good. Bad part is 12 hour shifts and a lot of down time. That is why I make sure when I interview they understand that. And nights can bring hobbies to work on or watch movies. But someone has to be here and be alert to answer the phones and codes. This last girl was only 23 and thought she could handle the night shift. Well it didn't agree with her marriage. I have also found that some people are really good at interviews. It's the working part they have problems with.
Going to be another HOT!! day and I am so ready for Fall.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE

kevrit · July 30

Today is: Hug a friend, read a book, and have a piece of cheesecake! My kind of day!!

RVRita in Roswell

kevrit · July 30

A couple pictures from my morning walk yesterday: Turkey vultures and our infamous tower.

RVRita in Roswell

dlfk202000 · July 30

Up a lot earlier than planned for the third morning in a row, thanks to the triplet kitties playing on the headboard right above my head, knocking stuff over. Up between 5:45 and 6 each morning(planned on getting up about 8:30. Fed them and tried to go back to sleep but couldn't.
Have the second load of laundry going and on my second cup of tea- watching the Olympics (more listening than watching.

Dh is still sleeping- he will get up in a half hour or so, shower then we will go to his mom's. I will walk her dog-longer than usual walk beings I don't have any class tonight.

Need to water the garden either while he is in the shower(if I can get off my butt and go out there) or when we get home. I have no other plans for today.

Debbie
Napa Valley,CA

pipcd34 · July 30

Stats for the day-

Walk w/kids- 2hrs 8min 41sec, 97elev, 2.84ap, 84ahr, 103mhr, 6.11mi= 559c
Strava app = 748c
Walk home to gym- 11.11min, 2.97ap, .52mi= 57c
Strava app= 64c
Treadmill jog- 32.01min, 5.7 &7.5sp, 138ahr, 171mhr, 10.18min mi, 5k (3.10mi)= 335c
Walk gym to home- 12.36min, .55mi= 60c
Strava app = 68c

Total cal 1011

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grandmallie · July 30

Afternoon ladies
Barbie- not a word from Carmine..unfortunately..
Love her to pieces but none of us have her # and the only way to contact her is through Seth .
Have the band concert tonight down at the riverfront.. but it is ao hot out that sitting out there baking in thr sun doesn't really thrill me.

trucker743 · July 30

here I am again!

It’s been a long two years and lots has happened. I can’t post it all right now. I’ll compose in my note app and paste it in a message here. I’m glad to see so many names I recognize!

Sharon Near Seattle

cityjaneLondon · July 30

Hi Sharon! Great to see you. I always wondered what had happened to you.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

LisaInArkansas · July 30

Lanette - The short answer on the weather is no - we're in the fires of Heck for the foreseeable future:

Then again... the foreseeable future, contrary to what weather.com would have you believe, above, has been less than 48 hours of late. Weather comes from too many directions here in the central US for the computer models to work consistently or well.

So, could be two hours or could be two weeks. Who knows? 😲 Arguing with the weather is top of my list of pointless exercises... 😂

We've put all the extra lumber up, swapped out the newly built pantry shelf for the old ratty one, which has gone on the burn pile for another day. And Corey, bless him, is out there in the bright sunshine of a 100-degree heat index afternoon, whipping around blowing up dust and grass clippings on the big zero-turn mower. I'm inside where it's cool and lovely and clean from all my various Energizer Bunnying from the prednisone. Settling in with some crochet and streaming History's Greatest Mysteries. Heaven!

Later,
Love y'all!
Lisa in AR

barbiecat · July 30

Sharon, I thought of you recently and am so happy to see you again.

pipcd34 · July 30

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1948CWB · July 30

Trucker ~ Can't wait to hear more from you. You were missed.

Carol in GA

bwcetc · July 30

Hi Sharon ... good to see you!

Beth near Buffalo

SophieRosieMom · July 30

Sharon, welcome back! Are you still living near Issaquah?

Lanette

bwcetc · July 30

Barbara ... an igniter is what my husband has purchased. My oven is out of warranty ... including the extended warranty ... so he's willing to mess around with it to see if he can get it fixed.

Beth near Buffalo

pipcd34 · July 30

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