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WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2025

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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,509 Member

    Had to look up Sweet Gum Balls and Monkey Puzzle Tree. Here are the pictures. The Monkey tree can grow to 90 feet high! Here is a picture:

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    I’ve seen these Sweet Gumballs before but never knew what to call them. Here is a picture of those:

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  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 992 Member

    Yay, Allie. I’m wishing you a speedy recovery!

    Tina in CA

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,407 Member
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48520504#Comment_48520504

    Heather, I totally understand the feelings about an ex. I feel like that toward mine. If he needed me, I would fly out there, but like you, mine has a new wife(no kids). Cant change feelings.

  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 992 Member

    Lisa-The bathroom looks great!

    Michele-Drill a hole of you want it there. YOU live there, not the contractor.

    Re-I would be ecstatic to lose 1 pound a week. Congrats!

    Tina in CA

  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,785 Member

    Rita ~ Love the haircut photo! This was my POM!

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  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,785 Member

    Lisa ~ Your craft room looks very inviting!

    Carol in GA

  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 4,162 Member
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48520684#Comment_48520684

    Is it wrong to tell you he looks like he's been driving for years!😁😂

    Some kids have that look. He doesn't look 15! He looks like he's about ready to head to college.🤗🙃

    Rebecca Whidbey Wa

  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,816 Member

    Carol - your grandson is very handsome with his haircut. Looks very capable in the driver's seat. He is sure growing up fast.

    Heather - glad your Ex is doing better and you heard from him. Will he have to remain in the hospital for that dialysis? I think I got him mixed up with your brother who had the cancer surgery. Last I recall, he was doing well?

    Rita - yes, the monkey puzzle gets tall and spreads! As it grows, it will eventually drop lower branches which are like spikey and sharp. I managed to pick up some seeds. Evidently these trees are used for lumber in South America. The lumberjacks must have to wear heavy leather aprons and gloves to handle the limbs.

    Lisa - it's been an experience watching chicken tunnel videos. Some of the creators are standing the the shadows while filming. Your videos are A#1! You have a very nice craft room configuration. Does Egg approve?😁

    Rebecca - good luck on the swimsuit search. I think they have some really cute styles these days, crossing fingers you'll find something you like.

    Lanette 😎

    SW WA State

  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 884 Member
    edited March 9

    Allie words can’t adequately express how happy I am for you! I’m even doing the happy dance, lol! Margaret said some very wise words! This definitely your time and your family needs to realize that and not place any demands on you!

    Heather, it makes perfect sense to me that you would still have feelings for your ex if for no other reason than he’s the father of your children. I’m glad you contacted him and that you heard back from him and hope that he continues to rally.

    Trying to catch up!

    Evelyn, Vancouver Island

  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,153 Member

    Rebecca - Try H2O wear. I worked in pools for many ,many years and they are the best I have found. Not cheap but they are fully lined and guaranteed for a year against pool chemicals. They come in lots of styles but not a big choice of colors and prints. My favorite for me is the scoop back tank. Good luck.

    Allie - so glad you are doing well.

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,407 Member
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48520684#Comment_48520684

    what a precious story- thanks for sharing. I could see myself doing that.

  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,307 Member

    My cousin stopped to visit for a couple hrs today which was nice..havent seen her in awhile. She has signed up for the Closer to Free ride for Cancer this will be her 8th year doing it..so she stopped up to see me

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,407 Member
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48520832#Comment_48520832

    Thankyou
    MIL has ok days and then she has days like yesterday- argued with the nurse that came to do a blood draw(she wasn't very good at it), the staff at the care home, dh when he got there.

    She was mad at the staff because when they tried to get her to take some Tylanol, she told them no, when dh got there she told him that she told them she wanted it but they wouldn't give it to her, then said, no water.
    Same thing happened with the food yesterday. She said she was full so they took it away, then she complained that they took her food so fast. He told her she had told them to, she just said "I know"
    The requested Trazadone for her for nights. Dr didn't really want her on it but gave a script for it anyways. They will start with 1/2 pill.

    She doesn't seem to care if dh is there, as long as he brings her the food she requests, then he can leave.
    They will give her the food she asks for but that isn't good enough. He has to make a special trip across town to bring it to her.
    He had said he would skip today but said he felt guilty so went over anyways.

    I started a few different kinds of peppers and tomatoes yesterday in the house. I will start the rest of the seeds in my little green house in a few weeks, Sooner if I get it cleared out and the new cover on it..The one that came with it only lasted 2 yrs(not quite. Had holes in it last spring but not bad-totally trashed now)

    Birthday dinner was ok. Parts of the dinner were really good- the samosas were a hit with everyone. The lentil soup that came with mine along with a thin sesame cracker was very good. Was not a fan of all the little sides that came with mine.
    Pakoda and Samosas
    Chicken Momo
    Chicken Thali
    Beef Thenthuk
    Lalmohan and Kulfi Napalese

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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,425 Member
    edited March 9

    I have read some books lately that some of you might like. These are all non fiction.

    Life on Svalbard by Cecilia Blomdahl——this is a new book that I found at the library. It has big beautiful photos on every page and a narrative that ate covers a year of living in Longyearbyean. If you like pictures of the Northern Lights, this book has a lot of them.

    4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman—how to make the most of the time you have

    Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman—-practical thoughts and suggestions for making your life better

    Let Them by Mel Robbins—how to approach your own responses to people and events that trouble you.

    😍 Barbie in rainy NW WA

  • IremiaRe
    IremiaRe Posts: 784 Member

    Hi Ladies!

    I have finally gotten the master bedroom furniture emptied out and listed for free on a neighborhood site. Hopefully it will be gone before next weekend. If not, I will have to list it on Facebook - and that will mean ten thousand texts until it is gone.

    Once that furniture is OUT, I can have some contractors come in and start giving me bids. I have some cash in the bank and it surely would be swell if I could get the master bedroom under control using that, rather than going through the whole refinance thing.

    Allie - Listen to Margaret - she is wise.

    Sophie - Thanks - I have tossed a lot of food, lately - because we had a ton of things that were specifically for my picky eating husband. Now, the cupboards are much more bare - but full of things that fit into my low carb life. **I have to confess - I have kept the frozen turkey stuffing that I made. I LOVE that stuff. I am going to have to make some fabulously meaty turkey gravy for a cheat day.

    Rita - I love dogs too…. Alas, Dogs require more loving attention than I have time at the moment. No pets for me until the remodel is complete.

    Tina - great quote. Everybody with kids should keep that one in mind. Sorry about the plantar fasciitis. OUCH.

    Lisa - great craft room. I am going to have to cut another window into mine to get some natural light. I can only hope to have that level of organization when I am done.

    Carla - having a room away from the hustle bustle would be I good thing for some. Glad you're enjoying your family enough to want to be around them!

    Rebecca - Swimsuit shopping is always a nightmare. I hope you find just the thing. I am pondering the possibility of cutting off my very long hair… but, I am pondering for a bit because…. once you hack it off it takes a minute to grow back! Anyone chopped off their long locks? Did you love it? Hate it?

    Lanette - I feel your pain on the gum tree balls - I had a horse chestnut tree at my old house in Oregon - it was a nightmare for two seasons out of four.

    Debbie - Sorry about the whole MIL situation. It doesn't get any easier. My Dad was the same until his passing. The Birthday food does look good. There isn't much there that I wouldn't at least try. Good luck with the seedlings. It's not long now until they can be planted.

    Peggy - Having fallen out of fitness for the last 6 years or so - I feel ya. There isn't a better group than this one for support, companionship and good advice. Welcome!

    All right, y'all - Back to the salt mines for me. That junk isn't going to haul itself to the goodwill!

    Re in TX

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,407 Member

    Re- thank you.

    As for cutting my long hair . NOPE not going to do it. Mine grows so slow. I have not had it really cut, just trimmed every year or so and only about an inch at a time, since I was in high school and we will be having our 45yr reunion in Oct.. That is how slow it grows.. My hair is long, curly but thin (lost half from Covid) and fine. I like to leave it naturally curly or like having options to braid it or put it up in a ponytail which I do for zumba.

    Just came in to take a break from working in the front yard. Moved and transplanted three of my huge pots of dragon fruit plants. They are heavy and over 5ft tall. Nice to have them up against the house instead of in the way of my green house. Tomorrow I will work on more and get the green house cleaned out and ready to plant. Need to pick up a few bags of potting soil(need to see who has the best price)

    Almost time to go over and walk the dog, again. Went right after church so we may wait a bit longer beings the time change keeps it day light a bit longer.


    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,508 Member

    Allie: Delighted that you are through the op, and sending positive thoughts for a successful recovery. .
    Machka and Debbie: Happy Birthday

    🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

    🙋‍♀️ céad míle fáilte to our newbies

    ☘️ Terri

  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,671 Member

    Welcome @PeggyHeath Peggy! Most of us here don’t do the “friend” thing, but connect and support each other here on this thread. Congrats on recommitting to logging intake, it is the first step and key.

    Lanette, wondered why the Monkey Puzzle tree was treacherous, found this in your link: “monkey puzzle trees, which can drop large quantities of big, hard cones in the fall once the tree is mature, often assaulting pedestrians walking below.” WOW! Wonder if they burst open so you can harvest the seeds, supposed to taste like pine nuts. Nope, no bad Caesar salad. To be honest, think it was a physical reaction to an emotional hurt I was having a hard time letting go of, despite exchanged apologies and forgiveness. ((hugs)) to you for not getting that one last time hug. ((hugs)) Thankful for your insurance tho’ $212 is nuthin’ to sneeze at. Hope Dr. Lisa has some good ideas for easing your lower back/si pain and that you DO get a good Caesar salad tomorrow.

    Michele I’m with Tina and the others who say, cut the hole in the cabinet and recess the TP holder.

    Tracey, thanks for the stunning northern lights and big dipper pics. Safe travels and have a great getaway at Kaitlyn’s.

    Re thanks for the isopropyl alcohol tip, will remember next 🤢time.

    Allie, you are not a hot mess, you are a champion! One foot in front of the other. What Margaret said about taking pain meds as scheduled BEFORE the pain hits. Must keep level in your bloodstream with no gaps. AND please keep Ginny’s, Rosemarie’s, Carol’s, Mo’s, Heather’s, Tina’s, Margaret’s, Evelyn’s, Beth’s, Re’s and everyone else’s words handy for whenever Tracy or Sean or Dan ask you for help. Please take care of the gift you’ve been given.

    Heather, glad you were able to text your ex and he can use the at home dialysis. Well done on finding a tactful way to fulfill your niece’s request.

    Rosemarie, those sweet gum balls look a lot like the sticky balls dropped by sycamore trees in the Bay Area. My DH and his brother used to collect them and throw them at their “enemies” when they were bad bad boys.

    Lisa, Sounds like your brother was right there with them. Ondansetron/Zofran “…genuinely helps in seconds” sounds like a miracle! If this🤮 issue persists I’ll ask for it.

    Tina when I had PF, it was just one foot but yes just like a nail hammered into the heel.

    Rebecca might you find something you like here? https://www.landsend.com/shop/womens-plus-size-one-piece-swimsuits/S-xfh-xez-y5c-xhc-yp2-xec

    Beth years ago Mama and I went shopping for bathing suits, and ended up buying rain hats. 🤣

    Debbie that Nepalese food porn has my mouth watering. Was that gulab jamun with the candle in it?

    Thanks Barbie for the “Let Them” by Mel Robbins. I’ll add it to my list, might help me avoid future episodes…

    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

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    March focus: OMG room
    2025: Chose NOW: to move more than yesterday (drop everything and dance!), fuel better than yesterday (maintain better than 50% AF days/month, reduce after dinner sweets to one piece of dark chocolate), open heart and mind before mouth

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