WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2025

barbiecat · January 11

Pip, sorry to hear that you have to do the colonoscopy again.

Rebecca, thanks for letting me know that the cards got to you. It will make me happy to think of you using those cards in your correspondence. They weren't making anybody happy sitting in a drawer in my house.

Annie was super annoying this morning so my friend and I couldn't dance. Last week she was annoying for only a few minutes before going into the living room and taking a nap. Today she kept bugging us for half an hour til we finally gave up and put her in the car to drive to the bank to solve the problem of me not being able to log in to the bank website. That got solved, so the morning wasn't a total loss.

Daughter send me a Roomba. Now I have to figure out how to use it. Getting the box open was the first challenge.

Barbie in NW WA

Vickil57 · January 11

Pip--Sorry you were not clear, I hate when that happens.
Rita--Hope you are feeling better soon. Your snow is pretty and I hope it gives you a chance to rest.
Kim-- just a tale to share. When DH's dad passed as the oldest he was in charge. Well he was making payments to the IRS and when he passed we sent them a copy of the death certificate. For at least 10 years they would call a couple times a year to see if things had changed.I would tell them no he is still dead and buried and gave them the address of where he is buried.
Our DGD came over this afternoon to help me with a couple things DH usually does. I find it hard to ask for help, but somethings I have no choice. Her son Skylar is 10 and he comes over and wants to help. We are very Blessed.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE

drkatiebug · January 11

Michele, Ezekiel bread is very expensive. It is close to $7.00 a loaf at my local Kroger. My nutritionist swears it is the best as far as clean, healthy ingredients, though.

We braved the snow to go to physical therapy this morning. As soon as they were finished with me, they closed the clinic and went home. He said I had almost normal range of motion and was doing really well to be only 3 days post surgery. It said it was very unusual to have no pain - so I guess I'm doing good! I've stored the crutches, never even used the walker we worked so hard to get, and doing a few little chores around the house - not many - still mainly taking it easy, but I am fixing my own meals and snacks. It will be easy to lay around for another few days. This snow has pretty much got us housebound.

I will say this - I'm really, really slacking on the protein and fiber goals. On the other hand, my calories are way low, too. I'll get back on the 100+ g train again soon.

Whidislander · January 11

Tracy, aack! I accepted your friends request then I saw you had posted not to accept because you had been hacked. So you were deleted and blocked. I will wait abit before accepting any requests in the future.

I have six+ pen pals and family/friends to answer. Some were letters in their Christmas cards. I need to create my stationery which is just lined paper with washi tape and stickers. I usually use 3 pages per letter, and for some crazy reason I never write on the other side.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa

ginnytez · January 11

Well I had written a rather long post and thought I posted it and it is gone. That hasn't happened to me for a while. Will try to recompose tomorrow when I am more awake!

Take care all,

Ginny in Ohio

GodMomKim · January 11

rebecca -
I have a irl address for you but think it is old and for some reason we are not friends here. I sent a friend request prior to christmas and don't think you got it.

Can we re-connect?

Kim

GodMomKim · January 11

Vickie -
that is funny and reminds me - when I first bought this house 30+ years ago I would get calls from all sorts of folks wanting to sell the new homeowner something, or other questions etc.... and they would always ask for Mr. (my last name) and I would say he is not in may I help you... "no I need to speak to the homeowner" was often the response, so finally I looked up the phone number of the cemetery that my dad was in (Mr. (my last name)) and would tell the person calling that he is not here but this is the best number I have for him.... Noone ever called back.

Kim in N. California

grandmallie · January 11

This joker who moved in upstairs is doing remodeling work at 11 at night 🙄 sheesh.
Im going to try and get back to sleep ..bloodwork in the morning

Snowflake1968 · January 11

The weather in all areas are messed up it seems. We have had above freezing since Tuesday and rain today.

Rita - we have a single cup Keurig and only use the reusable pods unless we take it camping. We found it more economical.

Barbie - Annie is doing well. I imagine that getting answers on steps to take will be a big relief for you.

Evelyn - I sent you a friend request.

Rebecca - I sent you a friend request on FB. I am sorry, I completely forgot about that happening.
I just sent the request this after you posted that. So good that you deleted it.
My current profile pic is me and my Dad at Christmas, he was dressed as Santa.

I think the others are using an old photo of me. I changed my password last week I thought they had moved along.

Allie - I’m sorry Kyle is being so miserable. He had to have known the costs associated with a baby and I would assume he agreed to have another one. It’s terrible he just seems to blame and be angry at Tracy for it.

More to comment on, but I’m heading to bed. It’s been a long frustrating week at work and home.
Tomorrow is Rodger’s 60th birthday we are having a surprise gathering for him at Olive Garden. It’s my job to get him there which may be difficult.

I’m looking forward to a dinner out even though it’s no longer in the budget this week. It’s been planned for quite a while now.

Tracey in Edmonton

skuehn48 · January 11

Machka9 · January 11

Saturday 11 January

My husband and I organised another Audax cycling event! A 200 km ride out of the historic town of Ross.

We had to be up by 5 am in order to drive out there. Short night because I was working (from home) into the evening.

We set the riders off at 7 am, then drove out to the first Control (rest stop) at the 50 km point of the ride where we had time to get a coffee and bit of breakfast. They came through looking pretty fresh, and we headed back to Ross.

And I got ready for my ride! Not long ago, I had decided to do a 60 km event during this 200 km event. Unfortunately, my husband's recent accident (ankle injury) made him unable to cycle any distance.

Solo 60 km Permanent (kind of like the UK Audax DIYs).

Distance: 59.94 km
Elevation: 332 m
Moving Time: 3:16:16
Elapsed Time: 3:43:08
Calories: 879

This was my longest ride since my husband and I did 100 km on Fri, 27/01/2023. Two years ago! I'm not as fit as I'd like to be. The climbing and the heat kind of got to me today, but I finished!

The riders doing the 200 km ride finished as well, and we came home.

I'm a bit tired now.

Machka in Oz

Machka9 · January 11

grandmallie wrote: »

Morning all
Im here with Delia who is down for a nap.she cat naps..
Kyle cranky with Tracy because she will work until March and then stay home with the kids..to pay for daycare working full time she would have to pay her whole paycheck just for daycare.so its not worth it..but he is mad that they can't fix the cellar or go on vacation..sheesh..he has to get over things.

I thought Kyle was out of the picture ... he'd moved out and got an apartment???

Is he planning to do that soon?

Machka9 · January 11

All these snow pictures seem funny coming from the perspective that it hit 30C (86F) today!

I was so hot!!

Machka in Oz

SophieRosieMom · January 11

Rita - hope you are feeling better and are able to rest up. That desert snow is beautiful.

Pip - sorry the colonoscopy didn't get accomplished.

Kay - glad your knee is healing so well.

Had you not had the walker there, you probably would have needed it.

Kim - smart thinking giving the sales callers the phone number of the cemetery! I still get calls for my DH and I tell the caller "he's here but unable to talk on the phone, can I help you?"

After my DH passed away, I went to the electric company to have the account switched into my name. When we moved here, I put it in his name just because. They charged me $50 new account fee. I should have just left it alone. I probably could have contested it- I didn't realize there would be a fee until I saw it pop up on the monthly bill!

Mo - how much longer with your DS be home? Rose will miss him when he's gone.

Barbie - Living in a community property state sure makes things easier. DH and I also had "mirror" wills. I've designated new beneficiaries on my bank and retirement accounts which will be automatic when I pass (when they present my death certificate) and won't be included in the property. However, I plan to party away every last dime before I go.

Sorry Annie is being a pill. If I know someone is coming, I try to remember to give Rosie a CBD treat to help calm her down a little. Doesn't always work, but I think it helps keep the "terrier" part of her at bay.

Carol - Kay - looks like there's a power outage in Georgia right now. Hope you aren't affected. This is a neat power outage map. Things in CA look better than they did yesterday. https://poweroutage.us/

Looks like we might be in for a cold snap toward the end of next week. If so, I'll be able to use some of that old firewood after all. I like a fire first thing in the morning to take the chill off. The weatherman could change his mind by then.

Ezekial bread is now $7.53 at my local Walmart. I see they also have Food For Life sprouted 7 grain bread, which I haven't tried, also $7.53. Seems like just a few years ago, Ezekial bread was around $3.50 per loaf.

Heading out in a few hours to get in my early morning grocery run.

Again, please stay warm and safe ladies!

Lanette

SW WA State

kymarai · January 11

Tried reading along but seems I am Tired! I sit in recliner, kittens curl up with me, and out I go!

Lanette- Yes, the hunt was successful. More meat in freezer. I rarely eat beef. I never buy ground beef as I can't stand the smell of it cooking. If we want burgers we go out. I very occasionally will buy a couple of filets. Our red meat is almost exclusively venison at home. I have experimented with spices to mimic Italian sausage especially for lasagna. Has turned out well.

Mo Great advice for Dinks, Carol, and Vicki. I so love the ability to share and support this group of ladies has!

I had Cali curled on my knees but she moved before I could get picture. Tori however is watching over me.

Kim I had the same issue with our electric and phones. They were in my FIL's name. I switched them to mine. DH got pissy. I explained that we would have had to pay a deposit if we put in his name as he had never had utilities in his name. Since I pay the bills it is easier anyway!

More to say but want to post this before heading to work!

Welcomes!
Stay safe be it snow, ice, or fires! You are all precious to us!
Make the best choices you can in the moment!

Much love and hugs held tight!

Kylia in a very white and cold Ohio with 12" of snow on ground! Brrr! But beautiful!

LisaInArkansas · January 11

Tracey - Happy 60th birthday to Rodger! Hope you're able to get him out without him twigging that there's a surprise party going for him. I always live through those vicariously - never had one thrown for me, never gave one for someone else. Hope it's fun, I think you could use a bit of that.

Allie - I'm with Machka - I thought Kyle had departed the family home and the relationship.

Pip - Sorry the scope didn't work. My first one some years back was the same, and yes, I have to start a day earlier than most people now, but doing that makes it so they can see, so well worth it. Or at least, that's what I tell myself.

And speaking of which... had my phone appointment with the hematology folks yesterday, and they were VERY pleased with my iron levels and all my red blood counts, etc. They're having me cut my iron and Vitamin C prescriptions that I take in half, will test once more in three months, and if I hold at these levels, they'll put me out to six-month testing. Took three years since that first iron infusion to get test results up where they want 'em. Got there, though. Happy with that.

Just STUPID cold outside, at 14F(-8C), and under a "freezing fog" warning until 9 a.m. We will be staying home, rather than swanning off to get stuff at Home Depot this morning as we had planned. It will wait. Might venture out tomorrow to get Corey some fresh fruit, etc., for work, supposed to be sunny and in the 40s (6C).

That's it for me... Got a call from my best friend last night, she's just struggling with different messages from the healthcare folks from one day to the next. Her dad had a UTI! Am thinking that needs to be the FIRST test, not something they test for a week later. She's talking to the VA, but won't get anything back 'til Monday.

Onward and upward, kids, supposed to call my sis at 7 a.m. That should be fun. First Zoom call, it will be nice to see her face.

Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR

1948CWB · January 11

teklawa1 · January 11

Betsy in NW WA

sh0tzz99 · January 11

Hello all,

The fires are still burning ferociously. the Eaton fire near Pasadena is 0% contained according to Cal Fire. The Palisades fire near the coast is 8% contained. So not much progress. Down here, we are still ok. We have lots of wind over night, which is highly unusual. I’m sure it’s worse up in the LA area. It’s also dry as a bone. My skin is screaming for moisture. So, neither of those factors help with fire control.

We are just watching our canyon. If we have a fire, there are no resources to fight it since they are all in Los Angeles. We
Have garden hoses ready.

Thinking of you who are struggling. Sending hugs.

Tina in CA

1948CWB · January 11

(((TINA)))

Carol in GA

margaretturk · January 11

Rebecca Since I was hacked over a year ago. I always check the profile page of someone who has asked me to friend them. I blocked the person who did the hack. Unfortunately a few here who alerted me to the hack also blocked that person before I did so when they post I have to go to comment section to like what they post if I just hit like my account gets restricted. Despite the issues I still like Facebook because it helps me keep up with friends and family. I am also much more careful in what I like that I know is in the public domain if a friend posts them and I like it I post a like in the comment section. I try to steer away from AI stuff and anyone of the post that asks questions like what is your pets name. Unfortunately there are trolls who gather info on you and can use info to answer security questions on financial accounts you may have.

Reading a book on the vagus nerve and the effect it had on your health and well being... Healing Through the Vagus Nerve. Unfortunately much of our modern life contributes to a low vagus nerve...diet, sleep, stress, trauma, breathing improperly (mouth breathing), poor posture. She goes through ideas to help proactively and when you are reactive. Again it is like getting yourself physically fit if you believe you have low vagus nerve you can do things to make yourself stronger. For me it has been my diet and working on breathing through my nose...Simple things that help are humming , singing, gargling, massage, eye exercises, walking or other exercise. I like how she talked about building a foundation first before getting into more hard core ideas like talk therapy. Learning the skills to self soothe is important to one's mental health.

I found improving my diet and working on mouth breathing has improved my vagus nerve health.

My goal now is to incorporate some of the eye exercises and have my tool bag ready for the times I do get upset.

Eye exercises to help with overuse of computer and close up work

1. Stop and focus on something in the distance for at least 30 seconds
2. focus on something close like a finger in the air six inches from your eyes then focus on something in the distance while leaving finger in place.
3. Stop and try to focus on something in your peripheral vision for 30 seconds
4. With head still look to your right for 30 seconds then left for 30 seconds.

1,3,4 can be done while waiting on the phone or in line at the store

The point of the exercise is counteract all the tunnel vision of day to day life with the use of computers and cell phones.

1948CWB · January 11

Margaret ~ I think we were friends on Facebook at one time. But I guess when you were hacked I got deleted.

Carol in GA

bwcetc · January 11

Hello ... I've been reading along. Not much to add, it's just been cold with what I call "nuisance" snow ... a little bit every morning. Today the temperatures are a little bit warmer (upper 20sF) and the sun is shining.

Lisa ... thought of you and the others who are good at sewing. My husband builds bamboo fly rods and has just finished one that he is donating to a charity. To keep the pieces separate (rods come in 2 or 3 pieces for transporting), he asked me to sew a rod sock. This ... in theory ... is a simple process. A long rectangular case with 3 sections. It took me 5 hours to make with several of those hours devoted to ripping out all of my seems. I over-thought the process and ended up making it too thick in parts. I am no sewer and this project just highlighted why!

Beth near Buffalo

margaretturk · January 11

The teacher I am working with is studying China..

I found a wonderful Children's book in my collection I am going to give it to the teacher to whom I am volunteering in her room it is called the Emperor's Garden...

A humble village plan a splendid garden and invite the emperor to see it They work together well until they have to name it. Everyone bickers because they want to name it for their contribution. Then a bad storm hits and ruins their garden. The emperor comes and wants to see the garden. The peasants do not want him to see it. He insists. When he comes to the hill on rotting melons (worker wanted to call it Garden of Best Harvest) he says what a pleasant looking hill. When he sat on the bench (worker who built pavilion wanted to call it Garden for Noble Thoughts while the brick layer who created the path to the pavilion wanted to call it Garden of Guided Steps, and the carpenter who built the gate wanted the Garden Through the Carved Gate) the emperor said it was a fine place for thinking. He looked out over the pond (the ditch diggers wanted it called Round Pond Garden and the children who place 500 smooth stones wanted it called Five-Hundred Stone Garden) he told them when I am done thinking I can see fish swimming over the colorful sparkling pond. He noticed the peach tree, ( the person who planted the tree wanted it called the Garden of Long Life because that is what peaches symbolized in China) he said it reminds me of what a long and fruitful life I have had. The peasant presents him with the best peach. While eating his peach he spoke and told them he was upset there was no name for the garden. The villagers asked him to name the garden He named it the Garden of Supreme Harmony...When he left the villagers worked together to clean up their garden. Each year the emperor with his children would stop to see the garden. It was not the biggest, fanciest, or perfect garden but it was a most harmonious garden.

kevrit · January 11

I feel like I’m coughing my lungs out! Nose sore, sinuses sore, ears sore, eyes phlemy, and nothing helps! If not better by Monday, I will go to doctor.

If any of you have a PO Box and have had items delivered to the Post Office by UPS, that will no longer happen. It was called SurePost and the PO did not renew their contract with UPS so all packages delivered to the post office by UPS will be returned to sender. I have been having issues with some orders I had going to 415 N Pennsylvania Ave #8265 being canceled and returned to Amazon. After a couple phone calls, I found out I cannot have them delivered there anymore. They need to be delivered directly to my camper in the park. In the meantime, I have several packages being returned and canceled, including a monthly order from Amazon with vitamins and dog food in it. The least they could have done was tell us!! https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/ups-surepost-usps-contract-changes/736905/ https://www.saleswarp.com/the-end-of-ups-surepost-what-does-this-mean-for-retailers/ And on Facebook on the UPS/Teamsters page.

Our snow is already gone. The temp got up to 45 yesterday and is on its way up again today. It was pretty for a day then gone. I like this kind of snow!

Thought for today:

I was going to tell a joke about water, but it was too tasteless\

Love,
RVRita

pipcd34 · January 11

LisaInArkansas wrote: »

Tracey - Happy 60th birthday to Rodger! Hope you're able to get him out without him twigging that there's a surprise party going for him. I always live through those vicariously - never had one thrown for me, never gave one for someone else. Hope it's fun, I think you could use a bit of that.

Allie - I'm with Machka - I thought Kyle had departed the family home and the relationship.

Pip - Sorry the scope didn't work. My first one some years back was the same, and yes, I have to start a day earlier than most people now, but doing that makes it so they can see, so well worth it. Or at least, that's what I tell myself.

And speaking of which... had my phone appointment with the hematology folks yesterday, and they were VERY pleased with my iron levels and all my red blood counts, etc. They're having me cut my iron and Vitamin C prescriptions that I take in half, will test once more in three months, and if I hold at these levels, they'll put me out to six-month testing. Took three years since that first iron infusion to get test results up where they want 'em. Got there, though. Happy with that.

Just STUPID cold outside, at 14F(-8C), and under a "freezing fog" warning until 9 a.m. We will be staying home, rather than swanning off to get stuff at Home Depot this morning as we had planned. It will wait. Might venture out tomorrow to get Corey some fresh fruit, etc., for work, supposed to be sunny and in the 40s (6C).

That's it for me... Got a call from my best friend last night, she's just struggling with different messages from the healthcare folks from one day to the next. Her dad had a UTI! Am thinking that needs to be the FIRST test, not something they test for a week later. She's talking to the VA, but won't get anything back 'til Monday.

Onward and upward, kids, supposed to call my sis at 7 a.m. That should be fun. First Zoom call, it will be nice to see her face.

Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR

That is exactly why, they can’t see in there. Kirby did some research and found there are pills the doctor can prescribe instead of drinking that stuff. He says we’ll pay for it if it’s not covered by insurance. He read having it cold and with a straw also helps. I am stuck with lemon flavoring because it can’t be red or purple. This time I will not have tea as my water, I will just drink plain water. Getting ready to go camping. Kirby made me breakfast… it’s nice to eat again. :0)

kymarai · January 11

pipcd34 · January 11

kevrit wrote: »

I feel like I’m coughing my lungs out! Nose sore, sinuses sore, ears sore, eyes phlemy, and nothing helps! If not better by Monday, I will go to doctor.

If any of you have a PO Box and have had items delivered to the Post Office by UPS, that will no longer happen. It was called SurePost and the PO did not renew their contract with UPS so all packages delivered to the post office by UPS will be returned to sender. I have been having issues with some orders I had going to 415 N Pennsylvania Ave #8265 being canceled and returned to Amazon. After a couple phone calls, I found out I cannot have them delivered there anymore. They need to be delivered directly to my camper in the park. In the meantime, I have several packages being returned and canceled, including a monthly order from Amazon with vitamins and dog food in it. The least they could have done was tell us!! https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/ups-surepost-usps-contract-changes/736905/ https://www.saleswarp.com/the-end-of-ups-surepost-what-does-this-mean-for-retailers/ And on Facebook on the UPS/Teamsters page.

Our snow is already gone. The temp got up to 45 yesterday and is on its way up again today. It was pretty for a day then gone. I like this kind of snow!

Thought for today:

I was going to tell a joke about water, but it was too tasteless\

Love,
RVRita

I love tasteless, tell it!

787787

evie1958 · January 11

Tracey, thanks, I’ve accepted your request.

Running out the door shortly to my volunteer “job”, haven’t been there since Nov! They cut things way back in Dec.
Hope everyone makes today count for something!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island

cityjaneLondon · January 11

Small things make for a good day.

I managed to liberate my tax book and info from the filing cabinet, and I've entered all the info in my double entry ancient book. My first entry was in 1990!

Tomorrow I will put it all on the online form. (Did I tell you I hate doing tax)

I emptied a vase of old flowers and washed it up. I reached into the bowels of a kitchen cupboard and found two glass containers. Emptied and washed up those and put them away. One held wholemeal bread flour from the beginning of the pandemic!

Then I decided to rescue a leaking bag of lentils, and succeeded in spilling a whole load everywhere. Finally, I got the glass jar out again and got the lentils in there, but not without spreading a few more around the kitchen!

Lunch was left over oxtail stew with a tin of borlotti beans. Seeded rye bread. Heaven!

John went out this afternoon, and, without my asking him, came back with daffodils!! And some much needed onions. I hope the daffodils will come out, as they are quite tight. I just love the first daffodils in January!

Done lots of Duolingo. I'm too mean to pay for it, but I've currently got a reward of 3 free days Super Duolingo, so I'm making the most of it.

Soooooo........ tomorrow I will finish my tax.

Dinner is butternut squash ravioli, with sage and garlic butter. Za'atar, peas, and asparagus on the side. Stewed apples and berries for dessert, made by John. Homemade yoghurt.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2025

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