Topic : Over 60 WLC Community

I just finished writing two long messages and they just disappeared into thin air... Where do they go?  Anyway I’ll try once more - Thank you for the birthday greetings - I just got on the computer this morning and it made my day to be remembered by so many good friends.

  

 

 

  

 

I had a wonderful birthday.  My three daughters and their children surprised me in  the afternoon when they all arrived at my house with a birthday cake and ice cream.  The cake was decorated  with Happy "29th" Birthday Mom.... They gave me a framed picture of my four children.  They did it themselves and it is a wonderful photo, very natural and not formally posed by a photographer.  I just love it.  Then later my friend and I went out for supper - up to a nice restaurant on Georgian Bay which overlooks the harbor.  We ate on the patio and it was so nice watching the boats come and go.  The only mishap was a minor car accident.  We were driving up a hill in the right hand lane, when a car driving in the passing lane made an illegal lane change and hit the back door and fender on the left side.  The damage was fairly minor, just some chrome and molding to replace and buff up the scratches.  My car is a fairly old clunker and was starting to show some rust spots anyway, so I'm not going to make the insurance pay for a whole paint job.  They were just young kids that ran into us, and their insurance would go sky high if they claimed anything like that on it.  They were lucky they didn't hit someone with a brand new car! 

  

 

 

  

 

Laineybea - I hope your daughter and family understand about not bringing their dog with them.  I had the same thing happen a few years ago and I stood my ground and refused to let them bring the dog.  She understood and got another place for it and even though it was quite an adjustment to learn to live with little ones 24/7 again, it was fun and turned out ok.  They didn't stay too long and we are still good friends!!  Keep smiling. 

  

 

 

  

 

To Marlene - I hope you will feel good about your decision to keep your independence.  I know some women who have either married or lived with a man who was controlling and they have since regretted it.  I know the longer I live by myself, the more independent I become, and it would be difficult to give it up.  That may sound a little selfish, but I think women have to be able to fend for themselves and make decisions for both financial and physical well-being. 

  

 

 

  

 

My prayers are with all the people affected by Katrina.  It is so devastating - to think that nature can do such damage.  My heart aches when you hear and see the horror that is left behind.  I don't know where you would begin to clean it up and start again.  Lives are forever changed in such circumstances. 

  

 

 

  

 

My weight went up 1.5 lbs. in the last two weeks.  Only myself to blame... no excuses.  The good news is that ice skating starts at our local arena next month and that will definitely be good exercise.  It is scheduled for two mornings, Mon. & Thurs., from 11-12 for seniors, so I am certainly looking forward to that. 

  

 

 

  

 

Hope everyone has a great day - and I hope this gets posted this time!!!!

  

 

 

  

 

Gladys

  

 

 

  

 

I have been absent from the board, been reading just didn't feel I had much to say.Watched so much on the hurricane and my heart goes out to all those people affected by it. I whine about my situation but thank God I have a dry roof over my head, groceries on the table and in the pantry and do not have to try to recover from mud and water in my home. I would just have to take the insurance money and go somewhere else as I could not possibly clean up anything like they are having to face. I know I was only one of many who were holding them all in prayers. 

  

Been a busy week seems like. I have been in and out most of day, mostly out. Drs. apt this afternoon, errands this morning, grocery store after saw the doctor and that was an expensive trip. I tried to stock up on everyday items like TP, paper towels, etc enough to last a month if possible. Also had appt with Rehab this morning but they are unable to help me in any way.  

  

I fogot to weigh yesterday as had many other things on my mind so did so this morning and am within one pound of being back to my 363 which is 20# lost since January. I know I was much higher middle of last week so don't know what happened that I lost about 5-6# from then until today but that is my story. I was getting discouraged and gave myself a good talking too and also had a nice long talk with God. Together we are doing something about it I hope. Must be since I was back down. I have a feeling my drop in income will affect my eating since I will be really watching what I buy, how much, no money for throwing out spoiled foods. May even have to start cooking some. YUCK!! I am also trying to clean out my freezer and pantry so I don't have to move all that stuff.There will be plenty to move without having to move food too. 

  

Had a phone call from Diane today but was out. Had exterminator here and also had a termite inspection done.Was my understanding I had a contract but they forgot to come last year and inspect. When I talked with them, I have to pay last year and this years highter fee for them to keep the insurance inforced they said. I feel I am having to pay for something I didn't get, but I did have a contract in '03, they just forgot to come in '04 to inspect. I am still going to talk with them about it since I will be selling the house this year. I will wait until I get that inspection from today in my warm hand first, then will call again. I had one friend who had to pay $500 for a termite inspection to sell her house so guess I am getting off light with only $233 to have to pay but it is just the thought that I feel I am being taken advantage of.  

  

Afraid time is up so will close this one and post more later if I think of anything I need to share. Hugs to all, Sandra 

  

Hey Sandra: Please don't stay away from us. This Board is always so much more interesting when you have contributed! I enjoy your honest comments because they always seem to come straight from your heart. Marlene: I am so sorry for your stress due to family illness. I hope all is going well in her recovery. However, on your other stress issue, I agree with the others in that independence is a great thing. At this stage of my life I would get up and run from any man that I thought was going to try to make my decisions for me. "Been there, done that!" Joyce, I also enjoyed thinking about Yosemite again. I surely wish I was going with you. What a beautiful place! Don't let anyone in your group climb over 2 feet off of the ground. A tour guide there once told me about all the macho jerks who get injured or die climbing there annually. They climb up about 20 feet showing off (with no equipment) and realize they can't go any higher and are too exhausted to climb down and eventually fall. Most awesome also to hear from our Den Mom!!! Joan PS I went to Curves today!

Wednesday   August 31, 2005 

 

"The more you understand about why you behave in ways that make you overweight, the more equipped you will be to fix your behavior."  Dr. Phil 

I also have been on my own too long to go back to having someone tell me what I can and cannot do....I miss the companionship, but would not want to be smothered either.... 

My leg is healing nicely, hope to have at least a temporary job next week... 

We have family who had to get out of New Orleans, afraid they will have nothing to go back to....Can't help but wonder where the 9,000 or so who had to leave the superdome were able to go...They showed lots of people trying to survive under bridges and overpasses....Even the Red Cross can't set up feeding stations without dry land to put it on...TN has sent emergency workers, as I am sure most states have....We are also sending vets to work with the animals and morticians to help with the bodies and graveyards.... 

As one reporter said, this is our tsunami....it is hard enough to live from day to day, we never know what the next day will bring....God help us all...MaryB 

  

  

So glad to hear that your leg is healing Mary. 

  

My heart goes out to those who were in harms way when Katrina hit.  We can not imagine the devastation that there is and will be.   

  

As you said my friend, God help us all.  LOL  Marlene 

   

First on the report from my daughter.  Prayers from so  many were answered there.  So much to be thankful for.  Report was good, Dr was very pleased.  She is feeling so much better.  She will be here for 2-3 days the end of the week along with my youngest son and family.  Sunday evening we are having a family get together for a BBQ, so am getting ready for that.  

   

I want to thank all of you for the support you have given me on my decision.  At this point in my life I just am too independent to have someone take over and just smother me.  I would be so very unhappy and miserable and I don't need that.  We have talked several times and if friends is all we can be he wants us to stay close friends.  He said it took too long to find me and does not want us to drift apart again.  I truly feel he understands how I feel.  Will see how it goes as I love the companionship.  

   

Have a great day everyone, take care of you.  LOL  Marlene  

   

   

New day, new beginning.  My pledge is to cherish myself and take care of myself.  I had gotten into the mood of "I HAVE to do this" and beating myself into submission which led to rebellion and defeat.    

  

I don't deserve that.  So being happy and cherishing my life is my new motto.  I've upped my calories that are allowed and accepted that moderation may be very slow but it is the only way I can enjoy my life.    

  

With Katrina destroying so much it is certainly time to give thanks for all we do have.  

  

Ks. Grandma/Eilene  

PS MARLENE -- Celebrating the news on your daughter and nodding of understanding and approval of your frank conversation with your friend.   

Marlene I was so happy to see you have been able to remain friends with your friend and I understand his feelings too of not wanting to lose contact again after finding you. I can only compare your relationship with him to mine with John, my friend here. We have such a wonderful time because friends are all we will ever be. We can hug but we never kiss except on the cheek and his is so safe to be with. I know I will never be put in a position to have to say "no" or make excuses or anything because he does not think of me that way nor do I think of him in that way. We just love to eat, drink and make merry together. We have great talks, share music, theatre, friends in common, his family considers me part of their family, he is someone I can go to couples things and I am a couple for the event and not a third wheel. Makes others and myself feel good.  

  

My heart is breaking for all the people of the Gulf Coast especially New Orleans, as I watch the horrors unfold on an hour to hour basis. I can't imagine what those poor people are feeling and how this will impact their lives and really all the lives of America is some way. I think of all the insurance monies going to be paid out and how that will affect us all, even far removed from the area. I agree this is like our tsumi (not sure of spelling). I think I shared that my electric bill was supposed to go to New Orleans for processing and when I called, was advised to pay locally so it would be credited and not past due notices sent, etc. You might need to check your mail and see where you mail checks for processing credit cards, etc to be sure the town is open and business is running rather than risk losing the payments. Call the company to find out alternate payment options. I have thought of all the companies in those areas and how they are totally lost plus all their data stored on computers, etc. Hope there are backups somewhere away from the areas. Anyway, just know we will all feel some effects from it all. 

  

Need to get busy with some things here. Know you are in my thoughts. Hope all have a compliant day and stay positive in your thoughts. We really are what we think. Keep it positive. Hugs, Sandra