WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2024

Good Morning, ladies, even though it is two minutes to noon. Rose is late for day camp, but I will soon shower and prepare for us. I was going to skip the pool time today, but my friend asked me how it was yesterday, and the guilt hit. So, we are going to our places. I will exercise tomorrow, too, to make up for yesterday. I did throw out some things this Morning. Now, one empty shelf, and I can walk through my garage. Now, I need to check out the Thred Up site. I can get rid of my big clothes there, and I found some of Julia's scrubs that have tags on them, and I can get her some credit, too. My closet is full of new pants that are too big for DH, so he can also benefit from them. So, every week, I will spend 5 minutes in each room on my day off. I may need to have a yard sale as well. There are two ugly lamps in my living room and junk in my mother's old room. I have not checked out Horace Alexanders(my son). I will ask him as I go.

Allie, I'm glad you got some sleep. It looks like sMiles will be a great big brother.

Lisa, my cats always lay on my books when I had to study or on me. That is their way of saying it is all about me. You have enough material to make a beautiful quilt. Enjoy creating.

Heather, I am so happy you made it to the beach. You look beautiful and happy.

Annie, I am so excited for you. It is fun to have new clothes. Did you get any shirts with Pink Floyd or Rolling Stones on them? My fave back then was Fleetwood Mac. I love Elton John, too.

Machka, I am working on my kitchen, and I have a lot of lids. If there are no matches, they are out. Thanks for your posts; they are very encouraging. I share some with DH. DH posts his vlogs daily on Instagram, Tic Toc, and YouTube. "60 seconds of Hope."
Well Chickies, I am going out to swim, get Rose more bullysticks. I need gas too. I will check in later.
XO,
Mo

Stats for the day-

Walk w/family- 2hrs 5min 17sec, 64elev, 2.89ap, 75ahr, 97mhr, 6.08mi= 552c
Strava app = 737c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 33.02min, 1047elev, 131aw, 9.1amph, 101ahr, 141mhr, 5.01mi= 188c
Strava app= 247c
Zwift stats- 33.06min, 1048elev, 130aw, 56arpm, 9.08amph, 5.01mi= 247c

Total cal 740

Today’s training schedule called for 30 minutes of walk swim or bike, by default we passed that just by walking alone.


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Allie - I always managed an afternoon nap on my cruises, even with a busy schedule. Can't do without it.

I'm going to try for a mile and a half tomorrow. I promised my physio that I would. Not as far as Marrocos, but somewhere in between there and the café for the return journey. Tomorrow is our last day of summer weather. Rain expected for the weekend. My cleaner has been on holiday in Bath, and has had perfect weather this week.

It's Edie's birthday next week. The parents suggested I buy her a triathlon bag, so I've ordered that. Thought that might be a bit boring, so I've ordered some leather luggage labels in a swirly rainbow pattern,so she can identify her navy bag more easily! Also got an Upworthy book, Good People, which I will share with her. (They are on Instagram - inspiring stories)
She will be 11.

Had schoolfriends Zoom this afternoon. I got cross with G. Oops. She doesn't seem to mind. Afterwards I researched wearable heated fleeces for her.

Made delicious Pea Masala for dinner and froze half. Had it with cod, and a few chunky chips (fries).

Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Hey kids - Busy day in the end... This was the results of my first run at getting all that fabric sorted and organized: Took a break at 7, got the mowing done and took a shower after, and then another hour or so on fabric. Then a quick trip to Walmart, Aldi and the post office to send off a box to my sis, and the whole day just "poof!" was gone before I knew it. I was literally winding the last 8-yard strip of fabric onto a card when Corey called to say he was on his way home. I had potstickers and he had sausage and leftover stuffing and mashed potatoes.

Got my heavy duty sewing machine in, but didn't have much time to play with it, so I'll be able to do that tomorrow... no plans other than one load of laundry tomorrow and more clean up and organization.

Nodding out over this, time to get ready to go to bed.

Love,
Lisa in AR

Lisa - it doesn’t seem to have a rhyme nor reason to it for Rodger’s upsets. The first time it happened was a couple of days after Kaitlyn’s wedding, he blamed it on the rich food his mother made while she was here and then drinking at the wedding. Then it happened after Thanksgiving that year. Then it happened every 3-4 months for a few years. This is the first time in close to a year this time and it only lasted a few hours, not days like before. It’s very strange.

Barbara - I have lots we could spend it on, but if I would prefer to spend money on coffees than the cigarettes that he smokes.

Rebecca - he did have an ultrasound and there weren’t any stones showing. My niece (BFF’s daughter)kept having issues for 4 or 5 years, her biological Aunt kept saying that it was her gallbladder. Turned out that her gallbladder had folded over and it could be seen until they did exploratory surgery. The aunt knew because that’s what she suffered through too.

Machka - I don’t think I have any of those 10 things in my kitchen. It’s so small I discard things quite regularly.

Lisa - I would love to use my grandmother’s quilts on my bed but I’m worried about ruining them . You’re right though I should use them. I do have a quilt my great Aunt made on my spare bed along with pillowcases my Mom embroidered.
What a lot of work organizing your fabric.

I have had a couple busy evenings I’ll catch up tomorrow night.

Tracey in Edmonton

Morning, my chickens,

Really enjoyed talking to my sis and my daughter yesterday. I seem to have an embarrassment of riches in terms of talking to those I love, both friends and family. Must remember to reach out to my son today. I usually last about a month before I reach out to make sure he's not dead... 😂👀🤷🏻‍♀️

Heather - I only backed up far enough to see your blood tests, and missed your journey to the beach! Someone mentioned your smile, so I went combing through a couple pages. So pleased for you to be able to have your beach again.

Barbara AHMOD - I always knew I'd become an example for folks, but I thought it might be more on the bad example side of things! 🤔👀😂

So... Corey's in the last throes of his morning routine, just about to head for work. I'm about to make myself one more cup of tea, then drag out five file boxes full of scraps and bits and bobs and see if I can get those into something resembling order as well. Then, I have to decide on whether to keep out my old Brother machine, and if so, where. Having a second one handy can be quite useful; I've had two Brother machines now for six years. Invaluable when you quilt. I do not, however, need three. I may post the third one for sale, it works fine, just not for the heavy pieces I'm making now.

Later, babies,
Love,
Lisa in AR

Debbie ~ I am so sorry that your husband was indifferent to your anniversary. Sounds very self centered and selfish. I do hope he took you out to dinner.

Annie ~ Would love to see a photo of you and your red hair. I bet it's pretty.

Barbara ~ Your dogs are a hoot. Mooch must add so much fun and entertainment to your family.

Went to what I decided would be my last physical therapy treatment on Wed. I think I went to at least 14 treatments and am all over it. The last few times I was told to use their leg press machine and leg curl machine. I really think these were doing more harm than good. I read that these can do harm if not supervised correctly and I think the weights were too much. The therapist was really concerned because of continued swelling, redness, and heat.
But, I think these machines aggravated it. Anyway, I think I can now work on some exercises I learned at home and will heal.

Carol in GA

Dinner yesterday: Pork and 1/2 cup jasmine rice topped with a little of Kevin’s no sugar sauce. 1/2 cob of corn (really enjoying these are they are fresh) and a large salad of Romain, cucumbers, onions, and a bit of tomato. Orange for desert, banana and peach during the day. I also bought a bowl of cut up veggies my grocery store offers and some of that was used in the salad, and some I used for supper with humus last night. DH says he wants to cook the rest for dinner today, we will see. I bought it to snack on but…. I’ll let you all know tomorrow what ended up happening to the bowl. It has green and red peppers, onions, summer squash, celery, and baby carrots. I think it was supposed to be for stir fry, LOL



RVRita in Roswell

I'm a little overboard about privacy online. I don't usually post pictures and I don't use my last name unless I have to. Even then I often make up a name. Facebook has Teddy's picture, and I stopped posting. But there's some old stuff. Amazon knows who I am and where I live, of course. And there's an old profile on a dating site. The funny thing is that if you search my real name with my real town, you get someone else with the same name, who isn't so careful.

My browser still collects my interests and my email gets scanned for advertising opportunities. Zoom probably knows what I look like. But I try to maintain a little privacy. These days it is just a habit. I used to change my email every year or so, but at least I don't do that anymore.

So you will just have to imagine my dark red hair, straight and thin and down to my waist. It's my last conceit.

Annie in Delaware

Good Morning! Two days ago, I had a lot of labs drawn. A young lady asked me if I was having a great morning. I told her that I spent it in the clinic, but I was having a great morning nonetheless. She asked why, and I told her it was because I woke up. I had a great week because I got to do the exercises I love. It is such an empowering feeling. Heather smiling at the beach made my week. As far as organizing, I threw away quite a bit. I threw away the cover-up I wore to the pool when I was done. It had bleach stains, and it was way too big.
Machka, as far as the kitchen, I threw away a lot. I have a lot more to do. Next week, I will focus on that and my bedroom. I want to pack up what I want to keep that I am not using, but everyone is coming home for Christmas, so I will have to wait. I need the kitchen re-hauled; I asked DH if we want to redo the kitchen before selling. I know we have a plumbing issue as well. Until then, I must move things out of the damaged cabinets. So, for now, I will try to organize my kitchen office cabinet, pack those things up, and move stuff in there. Maybe some things in the pantry can get thrown out or boxed for the yard sale for now.

Lisa, your quilt fabric looks like a store display. You are working pretty hard, and it has paid off. I can't believe how much energy you have. You even mowed the lawn.

Barbara, Mooch is a powerhouse. Rose hunts for birds, and I have to save them. One year, she had a vast collection of turtles, and I had to save them, too. She even hunts lizards. I take her to people's houses who have a great fear of getting out of the house. Rose may try, but I have never seen her catch a squirrel.
Rita, the food looks excellent, and it is working.

Annie, I am with Carol. I want to see the red hair, too, and I am curious about how long it lasts.

Carol, I wish my therapist Rachel could work with you. She makes sure you are okay and does therapy in the pool to decrease stress on your joints. I would listen to your body and look up the kind of therapy you need. I did, and it worked with my hand. Let them know it isn't working for you and causing more discomfort than helping.

Tracy, you have wonderful children who appreciate you. What a blessing.

Pip, I will donate more because I believe in the cause, and you deserve Jersey!

Heather, your walk reminds me of going to the mall to walk. I ended up shopping after it opened, so it was expensive for me too. This is good for you. You are getting out and making memories.

I hope everyone has a great weekend. If work isn't too busy, I will try to keep up here and there. Until then, ladies, stay safe.
XO,
Monique