WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2025

Today is Good Friday … the first of several public holiday days at this time of year.

Today has been a quiet day for us.

I slept and slept

Then I …

listened to ABC Classic FM - the classical music radio station

searched the internet for a particular version of Kyrie Eleison, and found what I was looking for

put away some laundry

sorted through my bathing suits and decided to get rid of 3 of them

fixed a pair of shoes

coloured

read 3 chapters of my book

went for a walk and took photos

walked Rhody

looked through a Tasmanian Gardens book from the library

and we've been watching Escape to the Country

Not a lot but I really didn't want to be busy today. Low energy.

So this is the version of Kyrie Eleison I found. I listened to several, but liked this one the best. I found it beautiful and relaxing.

Machka in Oz

On my walk from home today. That is a saltwater bay.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/

Yes wonderful pay day for the change in my diet! Proof that it can work!

Starting to get my lab results back from physical still waiting of glucose and creatinine levels…

14.5 Hemoglobin excellent on the high end

98 oxygen

BP 115/74 pulse 69 just right

52 Vitamin D slightly high better high than my too low of a couple of years ago

150 cholesterol excellent

Triglycerides 81 down from 180 Yes reducing sugar works

HDL 53 highest it has been for me in my memory

LDL 81 less than 100 benchmark optimal if have heart issue 70 even bettter

non HDL 97 less than 130 benchmark excellent

Triglyceride/HDL 1.58 want less than 2 as a marker for heart health results excellent I was close to 3 the last time this was done

I just feel like I got an A+ on my report card

The side effect is how good I feel!

Going to a Mystery Dinner Theater Saturday. I got half price tickets through my Zumba instructor who is in the cast. My friend and I had fun thinking of our code name. We decided on Cagney and Lacey. I'll be Cagney because I have the light hair and she is Lacey because hers is more dark. We picked it because she was out with another friend who has light hair and they called them Cagney and Lacey and they had so much fun with it.

I suggested to my Zumba instructor who was going to have Barb in her name Bar -B- Clue as a play on bar-b-que because she will roast us. I also suggested Barbie Sharp because she is more perceptive and clever than we are.

Already having fun thinking about going!

Morning, my chicks,

Allie - Good advice both from you and for you. When my BP is that low, it's time to relax, eat some saltines, get my compression socks back on, and not drive anywhere. Please do lay low.

Sitting here eating breakfast and cooling down. Decided to go ahead and get that yellow climbing rose planted before the rain tomorrow and Sunday, give it a good start. But, as usual, the action itself isn't the hard part, it's all the prep work.

First I had to dig up all the bermuda grass, which runs underground as well as above, and prep the soil, and dig the hole. Then I swiped 21 of my retainer wall blocks from another bed that had sunken quite a bit, so didn't need its top layer.

At 24 lbs each, that meant shifting just over 500 pounds onto a cart to drag them over there, and then that same 500 pounds shifted into place. Doesn't even count the 40-pound bag of soil that I spread in it. About 475kg shifted, for our friends to the north and overseas. I was sweating! Looks pretty pitiful at the moment, with a stub of a rose bush in it.

But it means Corey doesn't have to worry about doing the work for me. Is it perfect? Yeah, no. But it's done. I may stop at Lowes on the way to my podiatry appointment and get one more rose bush though. Why just do something when you can overdo it?

Feeling very virtuous. And sticky. All that sweat is drying fast. Yurk.

Time for a shower and try to make my feet look good for my 1 p.m. appt.

Have I mentioned that I hate people touching me? Yeah, I think I've mentioned it. 🤢

Later, my babies,
Love,
Lisa in AR

Well, did get 4 plants. Oneof them is a small one. It looks like the one that was there didn’t make it so I just got another plant like it.

Allie – thanks for the smile. Well, even if you are up every 20 minutes, Siri will keep your bed warm. She’ll probably take your spot….lol Take care of yourself!!! And THAT'S an order!!!!

Heard this noise like a lawnmower. Looked out the window and the guy was taking out the stumps. What a nice surprise.

work today and met the gal. I think her name is W. Anyway, she’s a sweet girl. She is learning some English. I remember when I first got back from FL, I went to work and had a knife. I guess she needed it but I kept saying “no, I need it”. Finally, I had to take it out of her hand. Well, today I had an empty box in the back room and she was going to throw it away. I just said “no, I need that” and she seemed to understand. She probably only understood the word “no”. As I left she said something about “5”. I suspect she might have been asking me if I was working until 5. I just had to say “I don’t understand”. But if I was correct, she saw me punch out and knew that I was leaving.

After work stopped at WalMart. I wanted to look for the rolls that I liked once before, but they didn’t have them. Maybe they were a “one deal” at Aldi. Anyway, I got another brand. Decided that since I was there, I’d get the fruit for Jess’ basket along with the wine. Then home to have breakfast, get dinner ready. Also made the key lime pie for Sunday. It's green because I didn't have any yellow food dye.

Heather – Bea is very artistic. Love the hat. Reminds me of this dude ranch I went to when I was little. We all had to make hats with a certain theme

Rosemarie – good question about how long caps last. My first one was put on probably about 30years ago. I used to have a GPS in my car. Do you? I really didn’t like it because I needed constant updates since new roads are constantly being constructed. Right now I use Waze almost all the time. At least I know they’re up to date. ”One pill makes you larger and one pill makes you small, and the one that mother gives you don’t do anything at all” Have fun!

Rita – groan

Margaret – That Murder mystery sounds neat. Are you going to dress up? Congrats on those good numbers

The guy about the deck is supposed to be here at 4. Think I’ll plant at least one of the plants that I got. Also going to look at the work the stump guy did.

Tonight we're going to the theater to see "Jesus Christ Superstar". I'm just curious how they'll do it. I've seen it in a couple other venues.

Didn't go to the soup kitchen today. They're closed for Good Friday. I always felt bad when they were closed, but a gal at work today was telling me how someone else who works there told her that when the soup kitchen is closed, some of the churches serve meals. That makes me feel good. At least I know that no one is going hungry.

Michele

My chat has poofed 3 times ,I give up..transplant team on it..Monday is fluids and another ultrasound…and have to pick up Keflex for UTI in the morning..

stats for the day-

Walk w/family- 1hr 49min 10sec, 12694steps, 28elev, 74ahr, 107mhr, 5.13mi= 481c
Strava app = 621c
ROUVY home spin bike- strava stats- 1hr 25min 6sec, 112aw, gear20, last mi gear50, 39.4amph, 100ahr, 128mhr, 55.82mi= 426c
Strava app= 547c
ROUVY stats- 1hr 25min 7sec, 112aw, 39.4amph, 62arpm, 55.82mi= 547c
Walk kids around park- 22.36min, 2678steps, 2.98ap, 1.15mi= 102c
Strava app = 140c
Total cal Walk w/family- 1hr 49min 10sec, 12694steps, 28elev, 74ahr, 107mhr, 5.13mi= 481c
Strava app = 621c
ROUVY home spin bike- strava stats- 1hr 25min 6sec, 112aw, gear20, last mi gear50, 39.4amph, 100ahr, 128mhr, 55.82mi= 426c
Strava app= 547c
ROUVY stats- 1hr 25min 7sec, 112aw, 39.4amph, 62arpm, 55.82mi= 547c
Walk kids around park- 22.36min, 2678steps, 2.98ap, 1.15mi= 102c
Strava app = 140c

Other- 2.5hrs, laundry fold/put away, fill fountains, packing, etc= 250c

Total cal 1259

1111.04 miles ahead

I did a longer ride today because we are going camping for 7 days and won’t have access to the bike.

1111.04 miles ahead

Atta girl Lisa

My son in law wears orthotics and they help immensely. Speaking of..Mr moody was in one of his snits today.and stayed upstairs watching t.v. ,told Tracy he didn't want kids so she can deal with them.. he can be such a p—-k sometimes

And Tracy bless her goes with flow.meanwhile making sourdough breads ,feeding Delia and trying to keep a 3 yr old quiet so daddy can sleep 🙄 ugh

Will pick up the reflex in the morning.. still running to the restroom,but took an antidiareal..I know TMI.

Well Siri and I are tucked in,will talk to Sean tomorrow possibly going to a mutual friend of ours for Easter Sean cooking Prime Rib and I'll bring some sides

Was able to chat with eldest sailor son in Japan along with youngest sailor son at Balboa. I think it was a moral booster for us all. My youngest still isn't eating much, today was cereal. But he reacted to it, and had to rush in after muster. He does have a GI doctors appointment but that's not until Thursday. Until then he musters twice a day, and picks up trash (like he's been doing since diagnosed back in November). Poor kid, I am glad he is still upbeat, especially now since most of the sailors in medical hold are in there for mental health issues, then there's him. Sorry he just chatted in bed because he was cold. So he's in the dark there.🙃

Hugs ladies!

Happy Easter to those that celebrate it.

Rebecca Whidbey Wa

Belated welcome @pamiede in Bryan MS! What a horrible setback. All good luck and wishes to you.

Pip oh nooo! ((hugs)) and SMOOCH that pooch for me.

Tracey love the Lunch with Girlfriends poem. Glad for Rodger’s excitement about the new assignment, but even gladder to hear he spent some time with you. A little dot of light in so many ways.

Heather “Eggcelent” indeed! Were the girls fooled by the wooden ones? Bea looks like she’s grown up overnight!

Lisa ((hugs)) so hard to be so far away from your friend. And the VA catch 22 maze ((hugs)).

Barbie congratulations on running the marathon to finally get your Soc Sec appointment. I’d hate to be blindsided by questions I could have been prepared for had I but known they were coming, especially about my husband’s ex(es).

Mo migraines really suck. 5 twelve hour shifts in a row?!? ((hugs))

Machka I’m with you about password managers. “…tell the others” made me snort my water! Those pics are stunning, esp the bird in the saltwater bay.

Rita I am so glad you have the neighbor’s Zander to hug, and that you’re careful to have something to lean on when he hugs you back!

Michele those rolls sound like these, but they used to come in an aluminum pan.

https://rhodesbakenserv.com/dinner-rolls/

Rosemarie that drain trap trouble sounds strange, I agree it’s hard to imagine no fix for that. Maybe the plumber wasn’t qualified to do the non-plumbing work required (demo, tiling, whatever). Oh boy do I remember Jefferson Airplane, they were my favorite group. Saw them and all their offshoots, Hot Tuna, Starship, etc. many times in SF and the east bay. Hot Tuna even played once in Boise when we lived there. I’m still startled by the Northern TP ad’s “We quilt this city…” ;}

Carol hope the PT really eases your back pain. It’s cured my torn shoulder.

Margaret VERY well done!!!

Dermatologist took one look at the spot on my leg and said “Not cancer!” Just an inflamed keratosis. She zapped it triple good and will re-check at next month's scan appointment. Hit Winco, See’s, Trader Joe’s and Natural Grocers. Took the scenic route back, bypassing Grants Pass traffic, and almost missed the espresso milkshake I promised myself, Coffee Heaven closes at 5pm in winter. By the time I got home and all groceries put away my left hip was screaming (too much sitting me thinks.) Took an Advil and went right to sleep. Hit the hot tub this morning and met D for a nice stroll at 11:30 which really helped my hip ease up. Lunch at the Mexican food truck (delicious quesadilla but the guac had tomatoes AND cilantro. Yuck). Napped 'til Tumble insisted it was tummy time. Watched Good Friday services on YouTube and caught up here. We’ll have our Easter Feast tomorrow morning as that’s when Joe will eat. Just a little ham, baked sweet potato, grilled asparagus, and a See’s Easter egg for dessert. Then Sunday will go to church early to re-heat (and re-pipe) the hot cross buns for fellowship.
Whew, finally caught up!

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

April 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

Or cycling, as the case may be …