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Post by karen54171 on Oct 18, 2019 11:19:56 GMT
Whether you are regular poster or a lurker, we encourage you to talk with us. We do talk about books, but also about our lives, and Weight Watchers. We are women who are spread around the country, and eventually you will learn you we are, and what books we like to read. Don't be intimidated, just pop in and tell us who you are, and what you are reading now. We will make you feel right at home.
This is a thread we had on the WW 50 Year old board, so even though most of us have moved beyond our 50's, I am keeping it here. Some prefer to post on Facebook, but for those who may also like to post on something that resembles our old format, I decided to start this. Although we were brought together by our love of books, and we love to share our ideas about books and authors, our friendship has grown, and we know a lot about each others lives. We are spread across the country, and that adds a bit of interest as well, learning about other people's way of life through the "book" they write on the thread.
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Post by karen54171 on Oct 18, 2019 12:02:38 GMT
Good morning. Cooler this morning, but going to get to 58, and cloudy. Rain later tomorrow.
Marsha, my DH would not have anything to do with Downton Abbey too, if I watched it. I forgot about Costco, of course because we do not go there. I would be leary of buying a slice at a gas station, as someone else mentioned. I brought up Target remodeling and added to DD2 last night, and with her living closer to it, I thought she might go there more than Walmart, but she said she feels the prices are higher at Target. I think my sister called the Aging Resource Center, she texted me last night that she will call me today to let me know what she found out, I am hopeful. Yay on the walking buddy!!! Just what you wanted! Has all the flooding in that area receded? Did you hear what NOAA put out about this winter? For us, a wet winter, but the temps could go either way. So the local guys are saying lots of snow.
Pinky, your area is included in that depressing prediction of all the snow for this winter, as I mentioned above. The problem with DB is, he won't be getting much from SS, as his job all these years were not very high paying, but he has a very healthy investment account, and retirement plan, which would disqualify him for low housing. Am glad for you and your weather today, I hope also that everything can get dried out. It seems the farmers here are going thru just about the same thing as all of you out there. Expecting rain tomorrow, then a nice Sunday, then rain on Monday. It will never end! Have fun with family this weekend!
Gareth, good to hear that all is well. Lol....at some point this winter we will wish for 51 degrees. I really do dread that time coming. You too are in that area that the NOAA said will have a wet winter. Just all you need, right? Have you ever bought slices of pizza at a gas station? That I would be leary about. I was like you, well, once I settled into WW, we would figure out a day to have the pizza, as it is just too hard to give up. That is the nice thing about WW, you can eat anything, unlike that KETO diet going around right now. I think my cousin in law is doing it, as she mentioned on FB that she will probably never get to eat bread again. So sad!! Lol. Just like Oprah, I love bread!! I have Kohl's cash and a coupon, but there is really nothing I need from there, except we were talking about getting a NINJA 5 in 1 grill and air fryer, we would save big on that, but wow, that thing is huge!
Carol that $3,600 in rent is in an independent living community, which can graduate to assisted living. And yes, just about everything you can think of is included in that rent. But my DB is so like my mother, who pinched a penny any way you could, all those years ago, when we were all being raised, he just hears that amount, and blocks it all out. He can afford to live there, as you know it will not be for a lot of years, and I want him to spend his money, as it is his, not anyone else's. He worked and saved hard for that money. I quit getting pap smears a few years ago, and my bone density and mamo are just every few years, not every year. I totally agree with you, we all need mamo's, but I like how my clinic does it, to every few years, not every year.
Anngie, so happy to hear that you will be rain free tomorrow!!! Have a great time! Yes, we too have that office. Since I have been dealing with DH and his issues, DB and all the running for him, then me trying to shake this stupid cold, it seems some things like digging deep into DB issues just got away from me, so I SOS my sister down in Texas and she called the aging resource center, then texted me last night that she has news, so her and I will hook up with a phone call this afternoon, I am very excited and hopeful something will come of this. Did you go out and buy some new clothes for the wedding? How fun...I wouldn't mind going to a wedding, as it seemed we were going to them like crazy for awhile, then there was a time there were none. We went to one in August, and it was fun. Hope your travels to VT are safe.
Robin, YAY!!!!! Congrats Grandma!!!!! Such exciting news!!!! That time will go fast. Are you going to throw them a shower? Congrats on getting thru to SS!! That reminds me that DB still has his appointment there yet, in November. I had to LOL at your comment about living here, on SS. Yes, you and your DH probably could, as my DH and I do it, with a small retirement check coming in every month. And you are right about the rent of $3,600. It includes so much that it is almost worth it. I look at it as, as DB is going thru all this, he deserves to live comfortably, and the lifestyle where he would go, would be a lot higher than he was used to. Then we would not have to worry about him living in that house all alone.
We picked DB up yesterday for his brain surgery check up, and it was like seeing a different person since the day before! The radiation doctor, the night before told him to go back on steriods. He did and feels so much better! All I have to say, is whatever it takes, to get through all this, do it. I will be picking him up later this afternoon for a radiation treatment.
Our dinner out last night was very nice. That place was packed! Their food is so good, and it is weird, with it being so full, the wait for a table is not long at all, and once at the table, the wait for food is not too long either. We met DD2 and her DH at 5:40 there, and we were out the door at 7:10, full of great pizza, along with taking pizza home. I just can't believe the people out to eat on a Thursday night, as we went by a Culver's out by us, that late in the evening, the drive thru had such a long line....people were out everywhere!
Started a fun read last night: Remember Me? By Sophie Kinsella. Anyone read it? Have a nice day everyone.
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Post by RobinS811 on Oct 18, 2019 12:57:44 GMT
We are going to be having a wet winter also, which is fine with me, as long as no snow, or not much. We were just talking about that at networking yesterday morning. There were only a few of us, so we just were more chit chatting. Last winter we had 1 big snow storm, but otherwise next to nothing.
Karen, that is what you have to try to convince your DB. He also isn't getting much because he didn't reach full retirement age, but it would not make sense for him to wait. He has to be convinced what it will cost considering a realistic prediction of his lifespan. No one wants to predict this, and there are always miracles, but maybe after some rounds of chemo and radiation they will have a better idea.
It's a real fall day today, 51 now, and I don't think it will even reach 60. I really should get dressed and go into the office. Yes, it is my older DDIL who is pregnant. They have been married 2 years. My younger DS is 31, but his wife is only 27. Around here that is young to have a baby, she hardly has friends who are married or living together. Lots of single friends. So, there is not the same kind of feeling that you are missing out.
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Post by pinky on Oct 18, 2019 14:54:34 GMT
Karen---Yes I heard that about having a lot of snow this winter----UUUGGGGHHHHH! Now that you said that I should have thought of the low income housing not being an option with his investments. I sure hope your DS has good news about a place for your DB. Was your DH able to have his treatment yesterday?
Robin--I am so excited for you, I hope you saw my message of Congratulations in a post later last night. Guessing you did as I had asked if it was DS#1. How is DDIL feeling? You are going to have so much fun being a Grandma.
Anngie--If you come on before you leave I want to wish you safe travels and enjoy the wedding.
I best get to some more cleaning. The guys were able to combine yesterday so that is good news. They didn't call me to drive grain cart yesterday nor have they today so far---but I know I could be summoned at any time. As yet as it is it is going on the slow side so don't think they are too short of help as of yet. Our full time hired man is unable to be here today but want of our part-time college boys is here so I am hoping I won't need to get in the grain cart until after the weekend. As much of an issue as the weather has been, I will not say a word about not wanting to if I am asked. I know at this point we all have to do what we have to do.
Still listening to Queen Bee, and reading The Round House for bookclub. I suspended my hold on Nine Perfect Strangers as I have to many that came up at once. I was almost 2/3 done with One Step To Far when it went poof and that has already came up for me to download as well as I have The Last Mrs. Parrish. Once again I have to say Too Many Books, To Little Time!!!!!
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Post by mikendanni on Oct 18, 2019 15:17:06 GMT
We have eaten very little pizza since the kids have moved on. DS used to make frozen pizza for lunch almost every day when he lived in our house. I do like pizza but it is a splurge and I guess when we are going out to eat we prefer something else. I should buy a few frozen pizzas to have on hand for last minute meals.
Karen - I wouldn't worry about pizza from the Kwik Trip near my office. I go there frequently for coffee and they have a lot of food items there. The plant people at my workplace have always bought food at that gas station, even when it was a mobil or bp. It is safe but probably not healthy. I have not been down the trail to check the flooding lately. We do not feel safe walking the trail when it is still dark out and I haven't gone on my own for a while, but I suspect we still can't go under the bridge.
Robin - Bubbe!
Pinky - glad they were able to get something done out there in the fields.
No plans for the weekend except some returns at kohls and JoAnn's fabric. I'll probably wander around kohls and see if there is anything I want while I am there. I'll do the grocery shopping tomorrow since I skipped last weekend.
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Post by carol2 on Oct 18, 2019 16:52:52 GMT
It was a little cool when I got up this morning. I checked and it was still in the 50s. Back up in the 80s by tomorrow.
Robin, congratulations about the grandbaby. That is so exciting. I was 30 when my daughter was born and I was considered an older first time mom. DD was 34 when DGS was born. Of course, she didn't get married until she was 30. DDIL is 33. We don't know if they are going to have children. I don't ask. I had to go through all sorts of tests and procedures before I got pregnant and always hated it when someone would ask about having a baby so I keep my mouth shut about it.
DH watched Downton Abbey with me. He didn't love it, but liked some of the characters especially the one played by Maggie Smith.
I have to get a mammogram every year because of my mom having breast cancer.
Karen, good job on calling your sister. I'm sure you are overwhelmed. We never could get my ILs to move to senior living. DH would make appointments at places to take his folks to look at and then they would say they changed their mind and didn't want to go. I know they were worried about money, but they had Home Instead 6 days a week. It is really expensive and it would have been the same cost to move when they would have had help with meals and cleaning, not to mention the apartments designed for older people. When it came clear MIL couldn't stay in the house (FIL had died a few years earlier) she had to go straight into a nursing home. I told my kids if I start being stubborn about moving or something to say "remember Grandma". Of course, that's assuming I remember who and what they are talking about.
Talking about moving to cheaper area of the country. DSIL is a contract worker at Toyota headquarters in the Dallas area. All the people who transferred from California were surprised by the housing costs. DSIL said they were able to buy huge houses and probably have money left over.
No big plans for the weekend. Tonight we are going to see The Mouse Trap put on by our town's community players.
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Post by gareth on Oct 18, 2019 17:06:16 GMT
I just did the laundry Tuesday so how did I have an overflowing hamper already again today?! DH had 8 shirts including t-shirts and a sweatshirt. That didn't include his hooded sweatshirt. I'm glad he's clean but really that many shirts in three days?!! Busy day. Funeral this afternoon. Dark, cold and windy when I got up so I walked downstairs. It's getting into the high 60's this afternoon but there's a wind advisory out. I finished Stillhouse Lake. I know books can suspend belief at times but there were just way too many things that were just too hard to believe. I've started The Last Of The Stanfields and I'm already ready to give up on it and return it. Nothing waiting so when I have time I've got to look for my next listen.
Robin, what exciting news! Being a g-ma is such fun!
Pinky, I didn't care for Nine Perfect Strangers. I really liked The Last Mrs. Parrish.
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Post by RobinS811 on Oct 18, 2019 17:40:44 GMT
Marsha, you are right, I am going to be called Bubbe. Years ago we asked the kids what they were going to have their children call us, and it was bubbe. I am sure this DDIL's parents are not going to have an issue with that, it makes it easier for them to pick. I always had a bubbe from Brooklyn and bubbe from Winnipeg. For my kids, it was bubbe Helen and bubbe Sara. What I really think is funny is that the youngest of my cousins on my DF's side has a step daughter with 2 children, and they call her bubbe.
Carol, my mother never wanted to move into any of the senior places. There is a co-op development that she probably should have moved to 10 years ago, but when she thought about it 2 years ago, it didn't make sense. She never wanted to go to assisted living, and didn't even want independent living. I also had a lot of trouble getting pregnant. I had my first right before I turned 32, and we had been married 11 years. The first 6 was intentional, but not the last 5.
Pinky, glad they got the farming done without your help, not that I know what combining is, but I figure it's when they do something with the combine.
Gareth, Nine Perfect Strangers was strange, but overall I ended up liking it. I enjoyed The Last Mrs. Parrish a lot.
I am hoping that DH will agree to go with me for a special burger event they are having at Capital Grille. I want to go tonight. It is called Waygu and Wine. It is waygu style beef burgers, 3 different choices of topping, with fries and a glass of very good wine. I am sure the rest of you will not think it's a good deal, but it's $25.
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Post by RobinS811 on Oct 18, 2019 18:01:08 GMT
Karen, about the baby shower, Jewish people don't believe in baby showers. We don't bring anything into the home until the baby is born. My DDIL said that sometimes her small group of close friends has a baby shower before, and she said she will be really annoyed if they don't do it for her. I think they all have had a child already. I might remind DS that he should ask one of the husbands to make sure they do it. One of the husbands is my DS's best friend from college. They have one child already, and are having another at the same time as my DS & DDIL.
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Post by mikendanni on Oct 18, 2019 19:04:05 GMT
My mother occasionally talks about looking into an assisted living, the kind where they have their own apartments but there is a dining room etc. But she is kosher and there is nowhere near her that offers kosher meals so she would be stuck with fish every single day and she does not like that idea. And frankly she doesn't need help with the usual things - bathing, dressing, - she can afford to hire a housekeeper so cleaning isn't an issue. She can do her own laundry and, except for not being able to see, pay her own bills, etc. so what would the assisted living assist with? If she fell, there still wouldn't be anyone in the apartment with her and she would still have to call for help. So the question is, is there a good reason to give up her home and all her things? She is 97. It's a crap shoot what will happen with her tomorrow, next week, next month, next year.
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