WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2025

Lanette, we had heavy rain and lightning when we got back to our hotel last night, but no hail, that I noticed. My mom got so aggravated by the weather reporting here when she was alive. She declared the weather too unpredictable to know what was going to happen from one hour to the next, nevermind from one day to the next. There are so many microclimates. I feel for the weather service. They have to try, but I don't know that they ever get it right. It does make it difficult to make weather dependent plans. We've got lucky this trip. I think we're going to have a great view from the Columbia Tower this afternoon.

Flea (picture from Wikipedia. It's not quite that blue out there yet this morning.)

Belated best birthday wishes, dear Barbie!

Belated welcome @Shortyof2boyz Mary soon to be in the sunshine state. Sad to say, the strongest motivation I’ve gotten lately is the surprising death of a dear friend. She retreated from the world and became morbidly sedentary after her husband’s death, but no one was expecting her to die after her “procedure.” Learning of this, Joe has been motivated to get up out of that damchair and walk at least twice a day. It was the kick in the pants I needed, to not use the weather as an excuse to wimp out on exercise class and line dancing. Hope you can find a happier motivator ;’{

Lisa had to laugh at your dismantling the un-co-operative project. Admire your restraint. I’d’ve been tempted to shred it, burn it and stomp on the ashes. That cardigan is stunning! I’d be afraid to add pockets, putting things in them might stretch out or distort your beautiful work. Gorgeous blossoms!

Carol, loved your “grass is not always greener” insight. What laser procedure? Lasix? Pressure reduction? Or?

Rebecca imho Taco Bell tacos can’t hold a candle to Jack in the Box tacos. Loved the pic of your Chief on the turquoise scooter. Safe travels!

Pip also your mint green one with the sidecar rocket. I remember when you had that. I was envious. It wouldn’t work here in the unpaved rural woods tho’

@shamac35153 in FL would you let us know what you’d like to be called?

Tracey I’m hoping you and Rodger can do some fun things this summer, too!

Mo con VERY grats on too-big scrubs! Like you, sewing is not my gift. Beginning even before the sewing part, the one time I cut out fabric, the pattern went up the front and down the back of the blouse. For the ash pile.

Heather love how you describe your DIL. Joe doesn’t welcome visitors so we repurposed our spare rooms into his man cave and my study. Thanks for the blooming pics ;)

Margaret what you’ve said about cortisol, the microbiome, and doing our own research. Yes this.

Machka there are so many stressors in your life that are beyond your control, your bicycling, stairclimbing, walks, coloring, photography and gardening (temporarily sans mattock) are inspiring! Sleep sweet.

Allie 69.8 lbs? WOW!

Barbie and Lanette, Joe uses the dogs as excuses why he can’t go anywhere when’ I’m not home. Sadly that meant an end to our road trips together, but they’re worth it.

Rita hoping your new, young, female Dr works out well. My Joe doesn’t really listen to women, advice has to come from a trusted male to penetrate…

Beth Brava for 6+ days of recording intake.

Flea thanks for sharing those stunning views. Verizon welcomed you to Canada? Roaming or international charges?

Rori thankful for the green light to return to normal activities. Think of all the extra steps you’ll get offloading those 64 oz of water ;}

Ginny likewise thankful for the successful stress test. ((hugs))

Lanette imho they should really provide some kind of wearable pocket with those monitor phones, something you can strap to your arm or wear around your neck. Love Rosie!

Debbie love the pics of baby Jona, what cuties you both were. Belated Happy Birthday, Jonathan!

Tina “Quoting: I don't like that I can no longer delete out of the quote was does not apply to my reply.” Me neither! And Amen to being happy I don’t have to deal with Social Security’s huge mess right now.

Michele you certainly deserve a raise, but I’m afraid cutting your hours doesn’t bode well.

Kylia wow, just wow. Good for giving granddaughter feedback/guidance on the importance of communicating with employers. Love the juxtaposition “need to find an adult ballet class and a concealed carry course in the nearer future.” Attagal for being more adept than technical support.

Rosemarie some counties/cities have tool libraries that rent out equipment like spreaders. Brava for soldiering on despite your mothers initial, hurtful response.

Ah, Joy! Monday was able to take a long, luxurious shower, wash and condition my hair all in the safety and comfort of our own home. Joe monitored the pump Sunday night and Monday morning and the relay switch worked as it was supposed to, perhaps the sunny weather Sunday dried it out. Water guy showed up Monday morning too and was satisfied all was in order. He’ll “come back soon” with a special tool to clean out the water room pump, then Joe will tell him not to connect the big storage tank to our system, we’ll just keep it as a reserve. If he doesn’t have to trench and plumb, maybe he’ll have time for the rest of the upgrade, swapping out or replacing the rusty pressure tanks, removing all the stuff we don’t use or need, and making it easy for us to replace the UV filter. One fine day. . .

Stepping outside Monday it also smelt like Spring. Something’s blooming, hummingbirds are back, “O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!” Tuesday was warm and dry so after taking the dogs to the powerline meadow I puttered in the yard and garage for 2 hours. Swept out the old portable greenhouse shelving, tossed the shredded and mossy cover, and moved to the front porch where the sun is. Lined and filled two more hanging baskets with potting soil and set them out to be rain watered. Asked Joe to help me find a way to hang them on the rose arbor. At first he suggested attaching a board by drilling into the metal crossmember and screwing in cup hooks. But I was opposed to all that work. When I suggested wrapping some kind of chain around it, he found salvaged lengths of chain complete with little connectors that he cut to the right length and hung for me. Then when I discovered two the baskets had closed loops, not S hooks, he found some small S hooks in his “stuff I kept” collection. A satisfying “working together” project. ;) Wednesday was a little laundry, BB&B, line dancing, bank, post office, BiMart where furnace filters were on sale. Stopped in at the lab to postpone breast ultrasound as my phone calls had not been returned. All in prep for today’s “High Wind Event” south winds sustained 35-50 mph, gusting to 70 mph, expected down trees, power outages and difficult travel. This morning Joe built a fire in the wood stove (love waking up to the scent and warmth) because he knows there’s nothing better for drying out wet dogs . . . ;) Later today will do another load of laundry now that we have reliable water, and want to get ‘er done before any power outages. Strong motivation!

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

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

stats for the day-

Walk w/family- 1hr 48min 54sec, 12642steps, 32elev, 2.82ap, &79ahr, 92mhr, 5.15mi= 457c
Strava app= 625c
ROUVY home spin bike- strava stats- 2hrs 41min 22sec, 2848elev, 101aw, 13.3amph, 95ahr, 118mhr, gear25, 35.72mi= 762c
Strava app= 935c
ROUVY stats- 2hrs 41min 24sec, 2848elev, 101aw, 54arpm, 13.2amph, 35.72mi= 935c
Walk kids around park- 15.59min, 2.40ap, 1662steps, .68mi= 67c
Strava app = 83c

total cal 1286

488.55 miles ahead after my walk and a bit longer ride. The 3rd place person has now passed the 2nd place person. I’m still ahead, I have to keep the cushion up so I don’t get passed up

780780

Thanks Lanette- my hair is actually longer and a LOT more curly now- Have found products for my hair that keep the curls curly but not crunchy.

No wetlands walk today- I stared out and it was just a mist so was going to walk anyway. Got to the entry gate and it was starting to come down a bit more so walked back to my car and changed to my rain coat(not as warm but would keep me dry. Walked back to the gate and the wind and rain picked up and I decided NOPE- I would have been ok if I had rain pants and rain boots but I didn't have them. The rain was coming in sideways so I went back and sat in the car and waited for her to get out of school. Son took care of the dog again tonight. I am thinking he will be doing it most nights from now on. They came here just to pick up dinner and then went back over to the house. He will be home to sleep but that is it.

Debbie

Napa valley ca.

Hello everyone;

I have a load going in the wash and a load in the dryer. I just finished my book and am starting another. I work one more stretch, and then I am off for vacation. I will see if I can do something to get started exercising so I can be ready for the 5K in mid-April. I had an idea for a book based on a dream. I should have written it down. Now, I can not remember it. DH is flying into Jackson, MS, on Wednesday. I need to take the comforter to the laundromat before he comes home. Rose has been sleeping in the bed with me.

Lanette, I wanted to be an attorney if I wasn't a nurse or a school teacher. I wanted to do something that helps people. I love animals but hate seeing them suffer, so being a vet was out. I love your Rosie, by the way. Rosie looks like she is a character.

Flea, seeing the space needle is on my "Bucket List." It is up there with learning to ski and going snowshoeing.

Lisa, I love the colors and the design of your cardigan. You are so creative.

Debbie, You have beautiful hair. I would love to visualize the "Wetlands" you talk about and the dog you walk.

Tracey, did you get your car fixed? I hope it isn't expensive.

It is time to go back to work. I slept and read my whole time off, but at least I saw my mom. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I look forward to hearing how you all are doing. Lynn, I hope all is well with you. Lanette, The above picture and statement were very funny.

XO,

Mo in Mississippi

Well folks, yesterday was a day!

This was to be my first journey on a train for 18 months. And away from Hove. I could see on my app that there were problems on the journey, but it looked like the trains were still running but delayed. The reason was 'animals on the line'. Apparently, it was swans. When I got to the station, my train was cancelled, so I got an earlier one, with the idea of changing. (Told so by the station staff) Halfway along, we were told to get out, because there was no driver to continue, (delayed by the swans). Found a train going another stop. Then changed for one going another few stops. Then waited half an hour for a promised train, which ended up cancelled because of a new points failure! Points, signals, failing everywhere!

I rang my friend G, who was on the bus on her way to meet me at Portsmouth Harbour Station. She got off, and got a bus back to her house to pick up the car to come and get me. This took forever, during which time I sat in the station with a packet of crisps and a cup of tea. Eventually she arrived, and told me that, in her fluster on the bus, she had left her wallet on the bus seat, with all her cards, drivers licence, bus pass etc in it. Hopefully, someone nice will hand it in, (the bus was full of pensioners), but she had to contact the bus company and freeze the cards. She was very upset.

In the end, the restaurant was great, and we both relaxed and calmed down. We had read on their website thst we should get free drinks, but we had just missed the qualifying days. G asked if they could possibly make an exception for a loyal customer, and they brought us each a glass of very nice prosecco. 😃 We were only having the cheap lunch! Food very good for the price.

Phew! 🤪

The journey back was normal, as they had got everything sorted by 3.30 pm. I sat next to a very nice woman who had been looking after her best friend's daughter. The best friend had died 6 weeks ago, in a routine operation to fit a stent. (There's a hospital enquiry.) Then that woman's daughter died, so the girl she was looking after had lost her mother and sister close together. The girl was just packing to go on a much needed holiday, when she fell downstairs with her two year old in her arms and broke both ankles! So, we had an interesting chat!

When we got to Hove I just threw myself into a taxi! John welcomed me with a delicious bowl of chicken stew. Just the job. I dropped off on the sofa, and went to bed early.

Rebecca - I hope your journey goes more smoothly than mine. Best wishes!

Flea - What a gorgeous holiday! I would love to visit that part of the world. Nowdays, I would need to go on an escorted tour, but it's on my bucket list. Lucky you people who live there!🤩

Allie - sending hugs!

Debbie - love the photos. Are you missing your son? It's quite a change after all these years.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

This afternoon …

This evening …

March isn't quite over, but so far it has been a lovely month.

Machka in Oz

Heather - That's quite a trip! I always tell Corey how much I loved public transportation when I lived in the UK, but I genuinely never remember a train being cancelled. Glad you had a good lunch with your friend, hope someone turned in her wallet.

Mo - I hope your last stretch before time off is stress-free and gets you to vacation rested and enjoying every minute.

All the yard work left me unable to find a position that didn't hurt last night, or at least it seemed like it. Never got to that restful, deep sleep. But… all night's can't be good, and mine are so much better these last few months. So grateful to even be able to stay in bed all night without getting up two or three times.

More yard work today, and possibly window washing. Ranks right up there with floors as least favorite chore, but it's badly needed. Whoops, nope, checked the weather forecast, windy and rainy. But I could do the insides…. At least that's what I'm telling myself, anyway!

Onward and upward kids,

Love y'all,
Lisa in AR

New doctor was great! Already, since we’ve seen her, I’ve gotten my medications renewed, a new long term asthma med ordered and chest x-rays (lung to verify asthma) done and read, all done in 2 days! The old crazy doc took weeks to get any one of those things! I’ve very happy and satisfied. I didn’t realize how bad the doc I was seeing had gotten over the years. DH likes her too, until the next visit (hahaha). In 2 weeks we go back for yearly physical, which we haven’t had in over 9 years!

Yesterday was therapist, dentist (6 month cleaning), then x-rays right after. I stopped in Walgreens for a couple things before the x-rays as all 3 of these things were within 1/2 mile of each other. I like that, makes it easy to double up the doctors. Before all of that, I treated myself to a Dunkin Donut Pistachio coffee with cream and stevia. I deserved it after these past 2 days! It was so goood! I drank it while in therapy, my doc was pleased I treated myself. No issues at dentist, and X-ray came back clear, so doc called already this morning to tell me she ordered the Advair to help with my asthma. Ever since January when I was so sick with the lung infection, I’ve been having breathing issues. The crazy doc had prescribed me a nebulizer which I’ve had to use every day for 3 or 4 times for the last 3 weeks which my new doc says is too much so added the Advair to see if that helps. I hope it does. An inhaler is a lot easier than the nebulizer!

Quiet day today, I need to walk the campground and do a little cleaning in the camper. My back has been acting up so, I need to get back to my Yoga/back exercises to loosen it up. Oh, yes, I forgot to say this new doc only orders blood work once a year (instead of every 3 months like last doc) unless there is an issue with something. Another thing DH is happy about. I didn’t mind the constant bloodwork as it kept a close eye on my food choices.

Thought for today:

Why do teachers always drop hints?

They don’t have pockets in their dresses.

We are wonder women!

RVRita in Roswell

Well ladies I made it! It was a long tiring day of bus travel yesterday. Started at 11:45 am from Mt. Vernon to Seattle King Street Station. Then fairly quickly got on another express bus to Portland, then waited a good hour or so at Portland's train station for a small tour bus that went to Albany. Got into Albany at about 8:40 so 9 hours of sitting, zoning and waiting. I was able to connect at Portland with my tablet but there was no internet on buses so my sister was kind of beside herself worrying because I was an hour late. I wasn't able to bring our Tracfone because husband has been having problems getting into his emails, having him log in with a confirmation code etc. So traveling without a phone was unsettling mostly for my sister not knowing. I could tell she was a little upset about it all. Next time for others peace of mind, I will get another Tracfone for me just for these occasions.

I had made myself 2 eggs over easy with a piece of toast yesterday morning, and I was glad I did, as of course there was no actual food on the buses. They were providing water and a "snack box" which seemed to be brownie bark, almonds, a beef stick, and other processed things. I decided against it, because my stomach was a bit travel stressed anyways.

This morning I was having fun rough housing with Tucker, my sisters bernese mountain dog. He got kinda "mouthy" and one of his teeth traded my forearm. He didn't mean it, but I put some antibiotic cream on it, and gave it a pretty bandaid because it was bleeding a wee bit. Last night while my sister was taking a shower, Tucker and I cuddled on the couch. Because I don't have pets, its just special to visit. He crawled up on the couch and just kind of fell into my side, his huge head in my lap🙃😁💖.

Sister is taking Tucker to doggy day care now, and I am munching on a lovely blueberry scone with my coffee.💖

She had some changes in her livingroom. She put up pretty wallpaper, and mirror and has marked off where a shelf will be going.

Then she repainted a hutch to go with her green chair. I think it used to be white.

She is an artist, so her home is decorated with so much attention to detail. For me, coming from my home which isn't really decorated at all, its a feast for my eyes. So many things, but each pretty.

Two photos of her bathroom pretties.💖😁

Enjoy the day everyone!

Rebecca Whidbey Wa

Mo, here are just a few pictures from the wetlands. LOVE seeing the swans. This is from last year. They should be nesting soon,if they haven't already. Early last spring, I counted 22 swans in one pond. Since then, the most I have seen is 5(same with the Canada geese-there were tons last spring but very few so far this spring)

There are small ponds/lagoons and the Napa River on the side of it. With the tides changing and the weather changing, it is always a bit different.Low tide brings all the little water birds- three kinds of sand pipers, stilts, killdeer, avocet and so many more. I love the Least Sandpipers. thousands of them and they are the size of a baby chick.

Kobe is a medium size dark brown chihuahua/terrier mix we think- very short hair.

Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca