WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2024

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  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,657 Member
    Good morning ladies!

    Rice Water shampoo question - have any of you tried the "Rice Water" shampoo bars and/or conditioners? Supposed to be the latest rage. I've read a lot of reviews by users online, most are glowing of course. ;) Would like to hear an opinion by someone actually using it!

    Kitty made it through the night and actually used her litter box, which I placed close to her bed. She eats a little pureed "kitty treat" and drank a tiny bit of milk. She's in pain. Hoping I can get her into the vet tomorrow morning.

    Chicken report: Thelma's egg factory has been closed down for the past couple weeks. I think she is molting, but not losing feathers. I guess some breeds don't. Her egg factory needed a rest. Gladys and Fairy have slowed to every other day, wishing they'd take a month or more off as well.

    Again, thanks to you posting your wedding photos. I have concluded I've never seen more beautiful brides or appropriate venues for weddings than I've seen here. Thank you for sharing your memories!

    Reminder to those participating in the weekly check-in to get your info to me by tomorrow noon. TIA

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    edited September 8
    Enjoying a beautiful Sunday morning in our back yard with our puppy. She longs to go into the forbidden yard. We keep her out of it to preserve the lawn and veggies and to keep her farther from the sidewalk.

    My fingers hit too fast, I guess. Pictures in the next post.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,264 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,609 Member
    It's in this year's colours

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    What are this year's colours?


    Machka in Oz
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,046 Member
    <3
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,709 Member
    Tracey - Your dining corner looks beautiful! <3 And I love the pens. Are they for a fair, to sell?
    The scrapbook pages are fabulous. Great idea! It feels as if we are watching a film. :D

    Machka
    - The autumn colours at Paris this year were all sludgy. Burgundy, maroon, coffee, chocolate, olive green, khaki. They do absolutely nothing for me! :p When I wear my hat, I make sure the bright pink circle is to the front. I would think the sludge would look horrible in the Australian summer sunshine! I always wear bright jewel colours, or white, in the sun. Or black and white.

    Must get ready for my physio!
    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,034 Member
    Monique: (((hugs)))

    Heather: 😍 the bathroom floor. I love my Cushionfloor. It’s so warm on bare feet.

    Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri

    Pg 14
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,604 Member
    Annie ~ Let's just hope by chance you did lose 10 lbs. You have been on your bike and maybe the loss snuck up on you. :wink:

    Heather ~ Glad Edie had her helmet on. When my DH was young he hit the handle bars of his bike when he fell and damaged his front teeth. They tried to save them but finally had to put in a plate.

    Tracey ~ Do the dark curtains block the light in your dining area?

    Lisa and Tracey ~ I had to look up serger to see what it was.

    Flea ~ Your pup is beautiful and looks to be very disciplined.

    I have a well visit with dr today and then PT. Will be glad when the PT is over.

    Carol in GA

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,264 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,264 Member
    Stats for Saturday-

    Walk w/suebert- 1hr 53min, 74elev, 3.35ap, 91ahr, 119mhr, 6.26mi= 600c
    Strava app= 759c
    Kayaking w/suebert- 43.32min, 1.8amph, 1.63ap, 1.17mi= 217c

    Total cal 835
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,813 Member
    edited September 9
    Monique, you and your dad, beautiful photo!
    1948CWB wrote: »
    I have a problem! My husband has decided to do a version of intermittent fasting and it's messing us both up. He wants his eating time to be between 11 AM and 7 PM. I have noticed when I prepare the nightly meal (around 6 PM) which is my heaviest meal of the day, he is taking very small portions. Result is that by 11 AM the next day, he is grouchy as heck. I know it's because he is hungry but he won't listen to me and he says he is NOT grouchy and that I am nagging him. He would love to go out to fast food every day but that just isn't on my agenda. I don't want fast food. Any suggestions would help.

    Carol in GA

    Carol, you are not responsible for his IF journey. I used to do a more 12 noon to 4 pm thing (20/4) and then would just play cook for Lee at 5 pm when he likes to have dinner. I now do a 3 pm to 6 pm thing so if I want to eat what's he's having, I can no problem. What schedule of eating window do you do? Make it mesh a bit. If he is eating at 1I am is he opening with a something small and protein, then having two meals kind of spaced out? I like IF because I go to bed after being fasted for 3 or 4 hours, and I sleep better on an empty belly.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,657 Member
    Kylia - how cool to see mama bear on the cam! She and her kids must be getting ready for winter. One of the most surprising things about moving to the Pacific Northwest was having bears, bobcats, cougars, coyotes, eagles and elk not far from where we are living. Huge change from Indiana cornfields with just deer as neighbors. :p Your cabin is in such a beautiful area.

    Flea - Your mini Australian Shepherd is a nice size. Not sure I'd ever want another dog when Rosie goes, but a dog like your little guy is appealing. I'd have plenty of room here for it to chase bunnies and run around.

    Carol - hope the wellness visit goes smoothly. Good luck at your PT today. How much longer until you "graduate"?

    Tracey - what a fun wedding scrapbook. ;) Yes, those pens Roger is making are beautiful. Lots of talent at your house!

    Make it a great week, ladies! <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,258 Member
    For those going through stressful times...I am learning the importance of strengthening the vagus nerve. This is the backbone of the nervous system. When this is strong it is much easier to recover from the day to day stressors of life. I am working on this too and notice that it has helped me recover from my long term stress. Those here who have heard my stories for the past several years know chronic stress was part of my life. Short version I lost five close relatives and a good friend in the past four years.

    I did not feel the need to join a grief group because of support from you and my other friends...Rather I concentrated on my diet, my interest (singing, reading, painting, volunteering, and gardening) to help strengthen my vagus nerve. As a result when the day to day stressors hit I recover much faster than I did before.

    I mentioned before other things that help to strengthen the vagus nerve.. staying in the moment, gargling, being in nature, exercise, breathing from your core...Anything that helps to connect you to something larger than yourself...Setting your limits and deciding what to do if they are not respected...Forgiving yourself and others if limits are not respected...Mend and restore if possible but also be prepared to walk away if a win win cannot be reached. I am sure you have your own healthy ways of finding the calm inside you. Namaste!