WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2025

Did The Method precision Abs DVD. It was really more yoga and pilates. Then did a part of the Ultimate Power Yoga DVD. First I fed Ganon. To try to get him over his anxiety, what we do is feed him in front of the dumpster/pool shed/garage and while he’s eating tap on the door. Eventually, he’ll realize (we hope) that there’s nothing to be anxious about.

kylia – I’m always so jealous of how flexible the cats are. The cute clothes are a winner! My husband says that pineapple pizza is a complete food – dairy, vegetables, fruit, even carbs...lol

Made brownie cookies for Vince, J & C. Got the casserole for dinner tonight made. Finished painting the door. Not a whole lot. Just the places where Vince drilled holes for the door for the cats when they were kittens. Then cut the grass, just a little parts, parts Vince couldn’t get with the tractor yesterday. Didn’t do much in the backyard since there are nails and all other stuff all around. I’m sure they’ll clean up. Sprayed this expanding stuff in these holes in the one pergola (we have no idea what’s making the holes) then put down red ant killer.

Annie – so very sorry about your uncle. Yea for the exercise!!!! You go girl

Linda – how nice to see you popping in!

In one way I like having Ganon here. Although Jess says that I shouldn’t feed him people food, any leftovers I give a small portion to him. Like the other night we had a little bit of garlic bread leftover. Normally, I probably would have had it just because I don’t like throwing out food (holdover from childhood). Now I don’t feel bad because I’m not throwing it out yet I don’t have it (I need it like I need a hole in the head)

katie – you impressed ME

My shoulders were cold last night and I went to pull up the blanket. Only 3 cats thought that was a good place to sleep. So I got to have cold shoulders!

Sue – so sorry about your fall but glad D and GS were there

Carol – hope you get home real soon

Michele NC

Ladies, I finally have a chance to sit down and read posts and catch up.

The weather is nice, it's sunny and near 70. Was going to mow tomorrow or Tuesday when it's supposed to be warmer. So I went out and got a little weed eating done. Wasn't really hungry for lunch yet so guess what, climbed on the mower. I think that's the last mow until I spread leaves on the lawn and chop them up a bit in a few weeks.

Made another batch of quinoa in my little rice cooker. That's a slick way to do it for sure.

Lisa and Barbie and Heather - there's no place like home. 😁

Rebecca - thanks for posting your food diaries. My tummy is still a little "off" but I'm going to try to get in 80 gm of protein today. Just not very hungry. Odd for me.

Sue - glad you weren't badly hurt and even gladder your DD and DGS were there when it happened.

Rita - we once had a pet tarantula named Ruby - after my DH's ex boss who was a witch, lol. The spider was nicer! Fascinating little creatures, thanks for that info. I don't mind spiders and snakes, though there's at least one poisonous spider out here. Not quite as bad as a black widow, but nasty nonetheless. Again, "I love Lucy!"

Carol - crossing fingers your DH recovers enough to go home, I'll bet he's getting antsy.

Melanie - your breakfast sounded delicious. Your children all live close to you? Anyone on a coast? When I was a kid, a neighbor on a farm nearby fell into the silo and suffocated. I think farming and ranching have to be one of the most hazardous professions with the animals and equipment.

Heading back out - more I wanted to comment on but I've got the bug right now, lol.

Reminder tomorrow is "Weekly Check-In" for those participating.

Lanette 😎

SW WA State

Hey kids,

The weekend is coming to a close here in Arkansas… We try to stay in the habit of being in bed by 9 p.m., as Corey has to be up at 4:30 every weekday morning to leave by 5:15. It's not enough sleep, but it's more than if we went to bed at 10 or 11, like we used to.

I'm retired (for those who don't know) so it doesn't matter to me what time we go to bed… I think I feel a tad guilty because I do exactly what I want all day while he's working a 50-hour week, so I do tend to center my time when he's here around him… OK, I indulge him unmercifully. Can't help it.

Amanda - I do love the Great British Baking Show, and have branched out now to the Canadian version on Netflix (I think) and the Australian version on YouTube. The American one is just kind of annoying, for some reason. But the best part is what you said - people are so kind to each other, they help each other and cheer for each other and even cry for each other. And there is no money involved. Just a cake plate and a title. I love that. I'm going to hate when Prue Leith leaves. But I do not bake any of the things they do either! I'm a bread baker from way back, but I don't do much of that now, either, except the occasional focaccia and pizza dough. Still keep a pound of yeast in the freezer just for that. Lasts for years that way. 😎😂

Annie - Something Barbie said triggered a memory… My father took a bath once a year, whether he needed it or not. It was quite a production, considering the fact that we hauled water in from a well, and Mama heated the water for baths on the stove. He said bathing was removing his "essential oils," and no one was willing to tell him different. He smelled of Right Guard and cigars and funk, mostly. Not advising that you have your dad clean up only once a year, but he may not need it lots… Just saying.

Relaxed weekend all the way around. Corey finished up the mud and the baseboards in the spare bedroom this morning, and then put his head in a book the rest of the day. Just a bit of sanding and I'll be able to get that floor masked off and get started on the painting finally. Really looking forward to being able to sort both rooms out.

Finally got started on the other kind of painting, the kind that's been occupying my mind. Have found these images won't go away unless I at least try to make them real. Actually, it's a multi-media type thing, don't know if it will work out. I'm painting the curtains for the first bedroom we finished. If it works out, I'll post a picture. It may be a complete disaster - but if it is, it will be a big one, at about 6 feet square.

For those who remember - that last big painting, the three-feather painting on the refrigerator, is working on my last nerve too. Still not liking it, a couple months out. Its days are numbered… While I've got the white paint out for the back bedroom, I might just roll a couple coats over those feathers… 😎👀🤔😂

Later,
Love,
Lisa

Went to the YM pool today and did some range of motion exercises, then sat in the hot tub for a bit. Took DGS with me so DD could have some alone time. Felt less stiff and sore after that.

We got a new stand alone freezer this weekend. Needed more freezer storage so we can take better advantage of sales. It is hooked up but we haven't put anything in it yet.

Annie - my DH was not diagnosed with dementia but the last few years before he died he refused to shower too. Drove me nuts.

Machka - I thought of you while I was on vacation. My son's apartment has 20 steps up to it and I was walking the dog 5 or 6 times a day. At my cousin's there were 15 steps but I didn't have to do them as often. I can tell my legs are stronger though after all those flights of stairs.

Everyone take care, Sue in WA

The knee brace has arrived. I've tried it on and it seems OK. I will only use it if I have to.

I woke up at 5.17, so, after I had done my morning exercises, I was able to do my writing. Also managed some machine work, but rowing doesn't seem to suit my knee, so I did most on the recumbent bike. Then I went out to buy eggs for tonight's dinner. I'm recreating a dish we loved, years ago, on our two holidays in Cantabria, Spain. Prawns, and loads of garlic, in scrambled eggs. (With asparagus). You could smell it in the restaurant, before it arrived, bubbling, at your table. It was a country restaurant and all the locals ordered it.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Interestingly enough, my carbs which are 120, and my protein which is 105 grams, seem to be my hardest thing to balance. If I eat protein, 9 times out of 10 it has carbs, so its a tipping of the scales. I have my go tos which are cottage cheese, or Oikos triple zero yogurt, which have protein, then my turkey or chicken bites.

I have noticed a change in my appetite from summery foods to the more savory winter foods. I will soon end my raw veggies kick to more steamed veggies. Well maybe not end it, but definitely taper down some!👍🏼💖

Healing tummy vibes sent your way!

Rebecca Whidbey Wa

Annie, I'm with Lisa on all you do for your Dad! You are awesome! Being a caregiver, especially for your parent, is one of the hardest jobs, but just know you can't pour from an empty cup. Know things you should or could get done, well if they're not earth shattering or anything, get put by the wayside. Its ok. 💖

Rebecca Whidbey Wa

Both my husband and I have the crud so we'll be staying put for a while. Feels mostly like a bad cold. We'll be fine.

I plan to mow the back yard after the morning dew has evaporated. Expecting rain tomorrow and I'd like to make sure the areas of the yard that have growth are short. Most of the yard doesn't need mowed.

Lanette … I keep meaning to tell you that I bought the needle meat tenderizer and it does help with the monstrous chicken breasts. It especially did a good job on a london broil that I marinated overnight.

Sue … sorry to hear that you fell!

Have a good day!

Beth near Buffalo

John took the car out today for its weekly run. These are a couple of bucolic pictures that he took of the South Downs Way. He walked along it for about an hour.

I can see a Christmas card in the last one.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Good morning. I'm still around. This semester has been too busy. I have hardly any free time. I'm reading a long, but by time I have a moment to respond, it's too late.

It's a short work week for me because of fall breather, but I took the whole week off. Hubby and I are experimenting with Amtrak sleeping car, and took the train from Salem to Sacramento. Stayed overnight in Sacramento, and now are grabbing an Amtrak bus to Tahoe. No gambling, just sight seeing, hiking, and relaxing. We are learning a lot about Amtrak, mostly good. We may try a longer trip over the summer.

Are we typical American seniors, or what? Lol

I hope all are well! Praying for those who are suffering and rejoicing with those who rejoicing.

Much love,

Flea

Willamette Valley, OR

Up early to feed everyone this morning. They were up early to bring in all of the horses for tomorrow. Have a guy coming to trim all of the mares and studs feet. They do them in a tip table as they are not halter broke. He uses this big grinder and does about one a minute. We get them done twice a year- about 70 in total. The good saddle horses are done standing by my son- he trims them and shoes them if needed. The mares will also get pregnancy tested tomorrow as they go through to get their feet done. I don’t have enough experience testing mares so we hire another veterinarian to do it. They are much harder to do than cows. Our bank is bringing lunch out. They do that once a year to check out that we’re doing what we say we are doing 🙂 Nice that I don’t have to feed the crew that will be here.
Feeling a little tired this morning. Went on a long walk with a couple of the dogs yesterday. Of the 4, one (corgi X) doesn’t like going on walks and I couldn’t find the other (Heeler). We went 4 hilly miles. Got over 20,000 steps in yesterday 💥 At supper I was told they found a dead cow and calf. It looks like possibly due to wolves. Thanked them for telling me after I survived my walk 😬

Carol- the thought of getting kicked in the face has always terrified me. Your dad sure was lucky not to lose any teeth. Hope your husband’s kidneys start to respond soon so you can get home 🩷

Rita- thanks for the tarantula info. Very interesting. I once looked up how porcupines find their significant other because you always see them solo. It said the male dances through the woods singing a mating song. I would love to come across that!
Glad Lucy is keeping you grounded. You have a lot of tough stuff going on 💙

Michele- funny how anxiety affects animals. My daughter got bucked off a horse yesterday when he spooked at a rock 🤷🏻‍♀️

Lanette- both my kids live on the original home yard which is 2 miles away. We are each others closest neighbours. We are land locked prairie dwellers.

Annie- big hugs 🤗 What you are doing for your dad is amazing. You are a special person.

Take care everyone,

Melanie, Alberta