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Post by karen54171 on Nov 21, 2019 12:36:44 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 Nov 21, 2019 13:09:25 GMT
Good morning. It sure doesn't look like morning, as it is still dark, and raining. Warmer tho at 44. Rain most of the morning then tampering off.
Gareth, I totally agree, rain is fine with me, and with getting almost an inch of rain, I know that would have amounted to quite a bit of snow. Even tho with deer hunting opening Saturday, the hunters would prefer snow. DH was just saying the other day how it is going to be so wet in the woods, but he is happy he got new rubber boots a few weeks ago.
Anngie, glad you will warm up today, to get rid of your snow. Lol, yes just call me Nurse Karen. I sure have had my fill this year of medical related issues. I am praying that DH back surgery will finally be it for him and I! DD2 had her surgery scheduled for Dec 3rd, but as the issues are not getting better and she is missing more and more work, the doctor moved up the surgery to next Tuesday. Lol, that actually works better for our schedule. She was all upset about money (she won't be bringing in a paycheck the whole 6 weeks she is off, and of course that is during christmas) so I told her to figure out how much she needs and we will get it to her. DD1 is very excited to have the surgery she has been getting ready for, so she, so far is not anxious. I wish the stores sold sheets separately, as all I need is to stock up on fitted sheets, I do not need the whole sets. I was looking online at them and so far I can not find that either.
Marsha, I should have known from your previous posts that is why you are vegetarian. Sometimes things go right over my head!! The thing about our elderly friends, is they knew for at least 5 years that they should leave their house, but just put everything off. When we sold our house last year and moved here, they came over to see it and was so impressed they finally started giving it serious thought, of selling and moving closer to town. (They live in Lake Sandia, an exclusive community, up in Krakow, which, if you do not know where it is, is maybe 5-8 miles north of Pulaski on Hwy 32). I guess she was able to stay overnight with her DH two nights ago. There must be some kind of guest room there. DH and I are getting antsy to go visit DF. That is just sad about the employee at your job.
Carol, I too use oatmeal in my meatloaf. We do not know if DF is in an apartment in the retirement community of this huge place or in the nursing home or where....we are just bidding out time, as right now DF wife has her hands full, so DH is not bothering her too much with details. With it being 1 week out from the holiday, it is getting to be crunch time. I am making a turkey breast, since it will just be DH and I. (As far as I know, as things around here are turning out to be pretty fluid). I have heard from DD that the grade schools in town are closed after Tuesday, but the middle and high schools are open on Wed. Kind of weird to have some open Wed and some closed.
Robin, I am sure everything will work out ok, and then we throw in both daughters birthdays, 2 grand daughters, and then later, mine, plus now christmas will be here. Time to start making lists!!! How did dinner turn out, did you end up making anything, or did you just have the meatloaf?
Pinky, so so sorry for you and your DH. As you have read, we have an elderly couple that we are very close to, so your story really hit home. We expect the DH of the couple to pass away in the near future. Will be very hard on my DH. Nice that you had 50! Geez, and we are happy with 40's!!!!
Our deck is finally decorated. Now to get a tree! Every tree I see I am just not happy with. I would have said the heck with it, but now we are having the family here for christmas so we need to get one. Want to get to the Y this morning, so will be dodging rain drops.
Have a good day everyone.
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Post by pinky on Nov 21, 2019 15:44:57 GMT
Our beautiful 50 degrees yesterday turned into 23 degrees by this morning along with some moisture in the night---didn't amount to much but did make the roads slick this morning. Only a high of 26 today so not sure if it will melt or just wear off from traffic. Then back up to 37 tomorrow and 40's over the weekend. So up and down. The 7 day forecast has us getting snow next Wed. and/or Thursday---of course when people need to travel. Robin--I did not realize your stomach was giving you issues, I must have missed that. Hope the ceasing of the medication will help but of course hope they can find a replacement medicine that works for you. Karen---I think you will have graduated into Dr. Karen by the time these surgeries are all said and done---LOL! Glad your DD can have her surgery earlier to end her issues sooner than later. Your and your DH are sweet to help them out in this rough time. I actually did think of your DF's when our friend passed away. Our friends first wife passed away almost 20 years ago from cancer. He did remarry and his current wife has been in an alzheimers care facility for over a year now. She was not at the funeral---I am sure she wouldn't even know him or anyone of his family so that is very sad. Hope your DF's wife kicks it in the butt and realizes her DH is more important than her treasures and should spend his last days with him. Of course that is probably easy for me to say. My audiobook Nine Perfect Strangers went poof and I am not sure if I will try to get it back or not. I was 2/3 through it and not getting into it but yet would kind of like to know how it ends? I am only on Chapter 3 of The Family Upstairs and it hasn't grabbed me yet but guessing it will soon. Not going to be a quick start on harvest today with the slickness of the moisture we received last night and the colder temp but they will get out there eventually. Not sure if my day holds being in the field or I really need to get a start on some Thanksgiving prep and laundry. Will just see how the day unfolds I guess. Have a great day ladies!
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Post by mikendanni on Nov 21, 2019 15:59:59 GMT
Karen - I saw some fitted sheets sold separately somewhere - might be Target. I remember I was annoyed because I had already replaced my sheet sets when I saw them.
Pinky - we are supposed to go down to the 20's tonight so all that rain Karen mentioned will mean ice tomorrow morning. yesterday when I walked Mitzi I stepped on what I thought was wet pavement but it was ice and I almost fell. That would have been bad since I was on the trail and not somewhere dh could drive over and get me - I would have had to crawl back to the road lol.
No walk this morning - rain and cold are not a combination I like. I did a load of laundry instead, then when it was too late thought about the fact that I could have gone to the Y. I started The Resistance Women. A bit into it but so far I'd say good not great. I don't want to walk away but at the same time if one of the books I've had on hold for ages were to come in I would have no qualms about dropping it and switching. Chatted with dd for a long time last night. Not about anything in particular, just mostly keeping her company on her walk home from campus (which has become the norm) and then when she was home and had a snack (which is less normal - usually when she gets back she is ready to hang up the call) I think she needs this visit home next week to recharge. She seems lonely for home - her bed, her dog, food, and parents (in that order).
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Post by gareth on Nov 21, 2019 17:50:11 GMT
Crazy weather. It was 51Âş when I got up. Going to work it was 54Âş Coming home 40Âş The wind has really picked up and that wind is COLD. We had a half an inch of rain overnight but I'm not complaining. On my FB memories this morning was a picture of our deck four years ago covered in 12.7" of snow.
Karen, glad DD's surgery was moved up. You do have a lot of medical issues going on in your family. I've never had an issue with sheets that I've ever needed to replace the bottom sheet before the top so never thought about being able to purchase separately. My only issue with sheets is I wish the bottom sheet would stay taut.
Pinky, so sorry about your friend. DH went through losing his good friend that was like a father a few years ago too. Trying to remember if I had trouble getting into The Family Upstairs. I just know I really liked it but then everyone's tastes in books is different. As far as I'm concerned you're not missing a thing not sticking with Nine Perfect Strangers.
Marsha, I don't chance anymore walking in this weather. What looks wet can still end up being slick.
Waiting for DH to get back from his followup appointment with his cardiologist. I'm sure everything checked out ok on his stress test or he'd have been called in sooner. It's back again to work later.
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Post by Anngie on Nov 21, 2019 18:40:05 GMT
Beautiful, sunny 48 degree day today. I just wish the snow would melt completely.
Karen, I’m happy to see your DH is so looking forward to hunting this fall. A good diversion for him - and a free day for you! Sort of! Hunting here in the northern region has been open for a few weeks now. The southern region opened last week. I’ve ordered just the fitted sheets through Amazon twice now. So far, so good.
Pinky, sorry to read of your elderly friends’ passing. It’s hard on everyone. Was he a member of your church as well?
Robin, how long have you been taking Fosamax? A few years ago I was taking it - maybe for 3 years and then my OBGYN stopped it. Not for stomach issues, though. Apparently they’ve discovered it shouldn’t be taken for a long period of time as it could cause fractures. (don’t go by me, though, check with your Dr.)
Marsha, awwww I’m sure you are higher up on the food chain than last!!! Very nice of your DD to call just to talk! How are her classes going?
Gareth, I can’t imagine 12.7” of snow in November! It’s even sadder when it lasts until spring thaw!
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Post by carol2 on Nov 21, 2019 19:16:43 GMT
Today is in the 60s, but rainy. It is supposed to rain all day. The temps will drop tomorrow morning and should be in the 40s the rest of the day.
One of DH's college friends died a few years ago of a massive heart attack. He was in our wedding and DH was in his. DH got really emotional about it because he found out his friend hadn't been taking care of himself and had been having chest pains. Since then DH has gone to the ER twice for chest pains. The first time is was acid reflux and the second time they think it was stress. He sees a cardiologist now. He has an older friend who has been a mentor to him. He is getting frailer and frailer. I know it when be hard for DH when he passes away. We have known him for years.
Two friends are dealing with parents who are going to have to move. The wife's mom fell and just can't be alone anymore and the husband's dad has had a very bad infection which left him very weak. He will probably have to be in rehab and then a nursing home. Our friends are just worn out trying to take care of their parents.
It seems like J.C. Penney had separate sheets. Trying Amazon was a good idea.
We are having a turkey give away at our church tonight. We got names of people from schools. They come by and get a turkey and some potatoes. We have chili so they can come in and have dinner. I'm taking a dessert.
Robin, DDIL had stomach issues. She gave up dairy and gluten. So far it has helped.
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Post by pinky on Nov 21, 2019 22:16:57 GMT
Karen---yes I am sure I have seen sheets sold separately at Target as Marsha mentioned.
Marsha---glad you didn't slip and fall. Is your walking partner not walking with you now?
Gareth---hope your DH has good news from the cardiologist. Tough to see our DH's struggling with emotions.
Anngie---thanks, no he wasn't a member of our church and he actually lived about 1/2 an hour from us. He actually was a Pioneer seed dealer like we are before he retired from that, however he still had planted his own crop yet this spring but had to have his neighbor harvest it this fall. It's funny as my dad sold this seed when I was growing up and until he retired and then we took it over. Anyway this gentleman was a young salesman when my dad was older and then when we took over the seed business my DH was the young guy while he was the older salesman---kind of a full circle kind of deal and of course I have known him for many years.
Carol--sorry about your DH's friend and of course the friends of yours that are struggling with parent issues. Seems like always someone dealing with something. It is like they say "sometimes a sales clerk or someone we see can be rather rude or unkind but to be kind in return as you never know what that person may be going through". And yes I know some people are just plain rude but I try to always be kind.
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