WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2025

I think this is applicable to my weight loss and overall health journey…😉

Lanette 😎

SW WA State

Ange - Welcome! Hope you're cooler in the Colorado mountains than we are in the foothills of the Ozarks in Arkansas… It's a great group of women, all trying to be healthier, and we know that requires attention to all our lives, mental, emotional, social AND physical, so end up talking about everything under the sun. Glad you're here, drop into any conversation that interests you… and walking is almost always a good thing, for whatever reason…

Lanette - Anti-inflammatories can have enormous system-wide benefits, but I know you already know that they can have some pretty big drawbacks, too. Hope yours are all helpful. And I found Dakota on a local Facebook group. She posted that she's trying to live off-grid and looking for local odd jobs. A number of people chimed in immediately recommending her work, so I figured I'd reach out to her. I'm hoping it's a good relationship to begin, because there are so many things that are just beyond me these days, and I hate for it all to land on Corey on his precious time off.

I just got a call from the ortho people - my second pair of shoe orthotics are in, so I'm heading up there in an hour. I found out this morning that simply traipsing around without them in my rubber boots yesterday for an hour left both my knees in pain today. Really looking forward to having a second pair!

Better jump in the shower - still sweaty/sticky from being outside for just an hour getting the watering done and a few minor things cleaned up.

Later y'all,
Love from sweaty Arkansas… 😅🥵😂
Lisa

Annie - My every sympathy. 💔 Lots of love. Xxxxxxxx

Max arrived at 10 am, eager for work, so he can save up for his keyboard. We settled on cleaning the insides of the windows, which have rarely been done! He was utterly meticulous, and every window in the house is gleaming. It took him nearly 3 hours, and we paid him £30.

We picked up the girls from their art class. Bea's clay model was outstanding. They had labelled it 'Unaided Work', and were leaving it out to inspire others. They are going back tomorrow to finish their projects. Lunch was a huge success, and Max joined in. GF sausages, bacon, mashed avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot sticks, lettuce with dressing, GF pittas. Bea had her usual GF pasta and pesto. We all had Haagen Dazs ice cream, raspberries, and stewed berries.

After that I was collapsing, so John took them out to play cricket in the park. When they came back they played the Monopoly game Max had invented. Then Bea went on my tablet and Edie, John and I all did some art. I covered a previous bad attempt at a canvas for my room with gesso, and Edie did the same with hers. Then Edie started painting a jellyfish, and I made a card for their grandad, who has skin and prostate cancer. Then DDIL arrived to pick them up and had a cup of tea.

A very good day. They are all off for pizza at Fatto when my son gets home, as the bicycle track session was cancelled because of rain. Fortunately, their expedition to the park was dry, but the clouds were black.

Phew! Good job , well done.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Some days, things just fall in your lap that make you laugh …

Bahahaha

Lanette, thank you so much for missing me. I have been somewhat staying caught up with reading but have not had the energy or motivation to update. The family drama associated with my brother’s passing has just been exhausting. It will probably get uglier before it gets better. One day I am hopeful. The next it seems hopeless. It’s an emotional roller coaster, of which I have no control. Just have a will, and get your affairs in order. Just saying’.

the update you’ve all been waiting on: Possum and Mama are getting along well. She lets her in the house where she sleeps and eats on the sunporch. Her curls are coming back in. I may only allow a groomer to give her a bath and a trim from now on. She is so much cuter with hair. She seems to have lost some more weight, but I haven’t officially weighed her. She visibly has more energy, runs and is frisky instead of waddling so I know she feels better.

I went to the orthopedist today and got cortisone shots in my knees. I have an appointment for gel shots in 3 months. My knees feel better already.

I thought you might like a “Jasper fix.” He is my brother’s grandson, who I have unofficially adopted as mine. I don’t want to get into my niece’s story on a public forum. Short version is that she is working extremely hard to get her life on the right track for the benefit of this sweet child. She needs a lot of support and help with the baby, and I am doing what I can.

Hello Ladies, it is time for me to go back to work tomorrow. Busy day today.

First, I would like to welcome Ange from the Colorado Mountains. Do you know how to ski? I always wanted to take lessons in Colorado. I have friends there too. Congrats on the new puppy. What kind of puppy do you have?

Rebecca, early in my marriage, DH would rip my sheets with his toenails. I gave him a large toenail clippers and told him to use them before going to bed. His nails were to sharp to. he scratched me by an accident and I told him to cut the nails too.😂

Heather, young Edie, and Max looked so cute.

Pip, do you have any word on the puppy?

Rose was mad at me most of the day because she has a hot spot, and I am treating it. I gave her Benadryl and applied a medicated spray for her condition. Then she ran out the door when I brought in a package. I figured she would return soon. It was hot today. I came to the door and told Rose to come, and she ran in like I kicked her out. She drank lots of water. Then ignored me, refused treats from me, and turned her back on me. Then I thought she was sick, but she soon returned to her usual self. It was so hot that I killed six wasps in my house that were coming in either from the attic or the vents. I had to order more spray. Two were in Julia's old room, and four were in the downstairs bathroom and Laundry room. At least they were not all together. One was in the morning, then 1 in the afternoon, and two ended the evening.
I probably need Terminex to come and get them. I ordered two more cans of spray. We have large red wasps in Mississippi, and they sting painfully. My foot swelled up, and then it was pretty itchy. I had three pairs of shorts in the giveaway box that I took out. I don't know why it is hard to let go of clothes that are too big. The other day, my shorts fell to the ground at the Kroger store. I was so embarrassed. Good thing no one was around. I did laundry, fought wasps, scrubbed my bathroom, and the first-floor bathroom, but I also need to do DS's bathroom. DH says his mom's memory is bad and needs assisted living, so he contacted a place for Mom and got some places to look at. He did well on his interview today. I hope it works for him.

Chow for now.

Mo in Mississippi.

I’m running a day behind. I got caught up in a show while I was working on Christmas presents last night and before I knew it I was an hour and a half late getting to bed. Then, probably because I didn’t take time to relax before going to bed I tossed and turned until close to 1am. I don’t know how far I’ll get tonight catching up, but I’m going to give it a shot. It’s just after 9, I just got home from ceramics. I went tonight instead of tomorrow night because I have to work tomorrow evening for a bit.

Mo - isn’t your DH a minister? Can he vilunteer in the community, a lot of jobs are found through word of mouth. He may make some connections with other volunteers and have a job before he knows it. I have gotten 5 jobs in my life just because of word of mouth.

Lisa - I agree you rarely hear about men putting things off for their wives education, job, whatever. Although I think in the younger generation it is more common that it was, still not often enough yet for sure.

Barbie - I hope you enjoyed looking at the photo of you and Jake when you were young. These days I find 40’s young!

Heather - Hugs it tugs at our hearts when we realize how fast they are growing up on us doesn’t it?
What lovely photos of Edie.

Rebecca - Your grands are adorable, Eli’s cheeks say it all! I had to do a second take of Athena’s arm. You must be right.

Barbara - I know so many that went to university for 4 years and didn’t do well until they went back as a more mature person. I think sometimes kids are pressured to go when they haven’t even had a chance to get to know what they like and don’t like about career options.
I like the idea of something useful, like a trade to give themselves time to figure out what they might want differently.

Ginny - So glad you weren’t injured. Such a shame you have so many repairs just before you’re ready to sell.

Can’t do it tonight. I’m sleepy. At least finished all of the 22nd.
Tracey in Edmonton

Good morning! Spent night in new apartment last night. Came over to Columbus and helped set up for a conference since I didn't get to help with big spring conference due to surgery. Two friends met me here andIgave them the tour. They brought me some lovely house warming gifts, toured the place. They confirmed my choice. Then we went to hotel and did three busy hours of set up and had a nice dinner. Came to new home and set up tv and internet. Slept in new bed (it will be great for back issues). Slept well, went out and got early morning walk in (5 laps around building got me 30 minutes and 1.25 miles). I am more than ready to start living here full time. Going back in an hour (waiting for traffic to stabilize) and will go in to office to clean out stuff some more. This weekend I will probably bring over a load of small stuff-get everything set fro bringing cats over next Wednesday or Thursday.

Take care all,

Ginny in Ohio

Morning ladies

Im here in Detroit waiting as we have a delay because we are waiting on a pilot..so there is that..im just sitting in a wheelchair ,easier for me to get around that way