Spirited and Lively Older Women Thread

BarbaraA

I just may be doing a west coast ecursion in 2012. Stay tuned in.

SoCalLisa

sounds like a plan, Barbara

marlegal

barbara, you're going to be around for the November Tampa gathering, right??? 

Anyone reading - a group of BCO chatters/boarders are gathering at Barefoot Beach Resort November 3 to 8 or thereabouts. PM me me if you would like more info - rates are ridiculously reasonable. I was there 2 yrs ago with BCO group and can't wait to go back, the resort is on the intercoastal waterway, across the street from gulf of mexico. All are invited, I'd love to meet more BCO sisters.

BarbaraA

Mary, unfortunately (well, not really) I will be on a cruise from 10/30-11/9. Waahhh.

marlegal

Barbara, that's right...I remember now.  Well, I can't fault you for that!

Hope everyone is getting a chance to relax today, or having fun with friends/family.

Elisimo

Marlegal - I would like to come however I have done so much traveling that my budget is starting to squack as well as my body screaming to get some rest.  My DH would also like to see me some too.  I think I need to stay home at least until next year. 

GramE - I agree with making Chrissy the Ambassador for the "Traveling BC Sisters Group"  I think Barb should be the next in line for some big muck ity muck title for us too.  She travels all the time too.  I don't know how she manages to make so many BC Sister gatherings with working full time too.

Well I need to go get ready for bed and get some rest.  Hope everyone has a restful evening. 

BarbaraA

Hoping everyone has a great day today, hump day of a holiday week.

Isabella4

So good to be reading of Chrissys travels, feels like you are right there with her.

I need a holiday, haven't been far in years, apart from the odd w/end away, but, as my walking gets worse by the day I can't get far.

I had a big fall (getting back onto the falling about thread !) on Monday. I decided to go off to look for a pair of boots for autumn, went to a big out of town store not too far away, and with good parking..which is the difference to me either going out or staying home. Chose 3 pairs of boots, but had to take them into fitting room, as I go off into leg cramps and toe cramps when I am trying on. Easier to do out of everyone's sight than look as if I am turning to stone !! Queued up for fitting room, and suddenly lurched forward and fell full length into a barrier, OMG did I feel stupid, I wish the floor could have opened up and swallowed me ! Where I had fallen was just across from where all the DHs were sitting, waiting for their wives in the fitting rooms...which made my embarrassment even worse. Half of them jumped up and came to haul me to my feet, a great big burly security man came pushing to the front to help. A glass of water was brought, I was plonked in full view of everyone to recover...got 'do you want us to ring anyone' 'do you think you'll need an ambulance' 'shall we call a first aider' How the heck I got out of that place I do not know. I felt every eye in the store was on me.

Worse was to come. I felt very shaken, but needed some food shopping, so moved into the food department and hurriedly threw some things into my cart, paid for them, and tried to make a swift exit. Just going thru doors to car park when the bl**dy alarm went off. I was rooted to the spot for a second, but then thought 'well, I haven't got anything that I shouldn't have' so just carried on, and out to my car. To my absolute horror when I was unloading my cart I found a silk scarf that I had not seen before, in my cart.... complete with the thingy that sets off the alarm. I was shell shocked, and couldn't understand why no-one had come after me when the alarm had sounded, and was petrified someone would be following me right then. I VERY quickly took back my cart, leaving the scarf in it, and took my car out of the car park like a racing driver. I am still shaking and worrying that they'll have my car number on cctv, and come looking for me. I shall be giving this store a wide berth 'til Christmas shopping now !!!!! At least I have not got anything here that I shouldn't have. No way would I have dared to go back and return the scarf as I don't think anyone would have believed me. All I can think will have happened was I had brushed past the scarf, whilst shopping, and not noticed it'd fallen into my cart, and in my hurry to get out of the store after my fall I just didn't look what I was doing. I just keep going cold thinking what if I'd been stopped ?? Would anyone have believed me, or would I have been locked up !!!

Ended up having to go to ER ....AGAIN.... next morning....another Xray.... and told I have torn a cartilage, and bruised some ribs. I really need a padded jacket on when I am out again. I have a circle shaped dark bruise all across one side of my chest, 15" across, about the exact diameter of the base of the barrier I crashed into ! Of course, it had to be a male Dr in ER, and a male radiographer, and I had to take my top off. Oh, the embarrassment, as if I'd not had enough the day before. How I hate these strange Drs checking me out. At least if I go to the cancer hospital no-one bats an eyelid if there are bits missing. I always feel strange Drs will tell stories to one another about my flat chest. No doubt I am wrong  , they'll see it all the time, but it always feels that way to me.

 So today I've been feeling sorry for myself. My back is off the Richter scale tonight, and every time I move forward or cough pain is surging thru' my chest  aaarrrggghh ! Nothing is touching it, and I can't get comfy in bed anymore. I got a short attack of hiccups just after my tea. Was that half painful ? and I hardly dare blow my nose. I've got G/son to carry me some bedding into the conservatory tonight, and will be trying to sleep in a basket chair, in a half sitting position....trying I say, because all my birds are in there and they tend to wake up very early and twitter....well, some of them screech when they see me, so I aim to get right down into my bedding !! 

I'm having some security beams fitted tomorrow, so I need to be up and outside to show the workers where I want them. I don't think its a long job, but I need to look half decent when they arrive. I'm having 4 beams fitted right round the house, at above dog height, that'll activate an alarm in the house, and allow me time to make a call if needed, if anyone, or anything, breaks the beam. I keep getting the 'heebie jeebies' now it's getting darker nights, and hoping this, plus the 3 guard dogs I have roaming around all night, will make me feel a bit safer !  Just an extra safety measure, as I don't like putting my dogs on the 'front line' Always worry about them, and what anyone could do to them if they were so minded....so many weirdo's around now. (I read too many books)

I have a funeral in the afternoon, I could give it a miss, but will try and go. A farmer friend of mine, have known him as long as I can remember, so if I can walk I will go....won't be a long job, but its just the respect thing ! Of course, it's the big C to blame ! Sick of hearing C stories at the moment. It's intensifying in our local press, all leading up to Pink Octoberfest. 

Isabella.

Eph3_12

Isabella-you may read too many books, but you should try to write one or 2.  Sorry about the fall-sounds like it was more embarrassing than painful (at the time) but of course residuals have set in. 

There are folks here doing Christmas shopping now, so perhaps you need to widen the berth & not go into that store till Valentine's or some other holiday.  I can't believe that Halloween crap is out along with T-Giving & Christmas----it's only Sept 7 for heavens sake!

Anonymous

Oh, Isabella!! I was so glad to see a post from you, but after reading it feel so bad for you.   I know that back pain can be the worst and a cracked rib is no fun....will hurt every time you cough or take a deep breath.  It just sounds like it was a really bad day.

I am going to have someone take a picture of the huge bruise on my left cheek ( and I am not talking face) from where I fell off the ladder at my Dad's house on Sunday.  I was showing them in the chemo room today and got all kinds of OMG's and Wows and It hurts to look at.   I am happy to say it is not as sore as it was on Monday and I am able to sit at work.  Now I guess I can join the fallen women club. 

I can't recall what anyone else wrote and if I go back a page I will lose my post.

My friend found my lost car keys in her car and is apologizing profusely for not finding them sooner, but heck, I am just happy she found them. Maybe my missing glasses will show up also. I was worried about leaving on my trip with just one set of car keys so am very happy she found them.

BarbaraA

Oh Isabella, you poor thing. And you, too, Marybe. I hate falling. Last time I was sure I had broken my cheekbone or worse, my front teeth crowns. I think it is a good idea to put some more security in. You can't be too safe. Marybe, so glad you found your keys. I hate losing stuff. Hope everyone has a great day!

3jaysmom

Isabella: i'm so sorry for your fall.. could you please use a walker, or at least keep the cart with you while you wait?vanity is gonna kill you, girl.. i know its hard in the beg by 1st hand experience, but it beats more injuries and pain... i have leopard cane, a flowed cane, had a pink wheelchair till someone stole it. and, for big days like you had, a scooter..i know you're not ready; but, its not that hard to get used to. Heck, i can swallow my pride, you can.

   Marybe:have you had yours cked? im worried with the clotting problemm. kindly get checked.......3jays 

barbe1958

Isabella, l have a copper coloured cane, and a burgundy walker with glitter smiley faces all over it!! My scooter is electric blue. I haven't decorated it yet..... Pride can be painful.

BarbaraA

Barbe, you looked fabulous in NOTL and your disability was not evident. I hear you about pride and you are proud and looked it! My DH wants me to help him carry a wine fridge down our steps to the dumpster and although it isn't really heavy, I am afraid to do it. Maybe it is me having a moment. Meanwhile the new fridge arrived and it is bigger and heavier. Getting it in is more motivating than getting the old one out.  ????

BarbaraA

Barbe, you looked fabulous in NOTL and your disability was not evident. I hear you about pride and you are proud and looked it! My DH wants me to help him carry a wine fridge down our steps to the dumpster and although it isn't really heavy, I am afraid to do it. Maybe it is me having a moment. Meanwhile the new fridge arrived and it is bigger and heavier. Getting it in is more motivating than getting the old one out.  ????

Elisimo

Well, I finally got a cane and I do use it when the pain in my back gets bad.  I still use a regular shopping cart most of the time, but yesterday I had to use the motorized cart when I went to Walmart.   My DH makes me use a wheelchair at the airports when we go on trips since I walk so much slower than he does.  It does get us through security easier and on the plane first, but off last. Oh well at least I do not have to lug all the carry-on bags through the airport.  Plus is it the only time he gets to push me around. ;-)  The cane has helped keep me from falling so much so I guess it is a good thing.

I am trying to figure out how to get my new sewing cabinet upstairs and into the bonus room that is almost cleared out now.  There are still a few things that need to be moved out, but there is no place else to put them until DH has his garage sale in October.  Guess my cabinet will stay at the store until everything is moved out for the garage sale.  I think I will go ahead and get my new sewing machine so I can get some of my projects done and then I will have the new cabinet when I am ready to start the quilt for DGS#1.  He gave me all his old sports t-shirts to use in a quilt for him.  So I have shirts from when he was 3 yrs to 10 yrs. for soccer, T-ball, and gymnastics.  He wants a king size quilt so I have a lot of sewing to do for that one. 

Elisimo

Chrissy has arrived in Raleigh!  We are having a good visit, Took her to Red Robin for dinner and we each had to bring 1/2 of our dinner home because there was so much food.  Off to visit with her some more.  Hope everyone is having a wonderful Friday evening.

Gingerbrew

Marybe's kitty George has gone to the Rainbow bridge today. I thought you all might want to send her your love.

Eph3_12

Thanks Gingerbrew

barbe1958

Thanks Ginger, I sent her an email. It is SO hard I know!!! We are down to one cat of of our recent tour-of-duty of FOUR. It never gets easy and tears come so hard and fast. I have had to take a day off work before as I knew I couldn't control my tears..... I am crying now for someone else's cat! How sad is that?

BarbaraA

I just emailed her.

chabba

Barbe - Are we crying for Marybe's cat or perhaps for her?

walley

So sad to here about Your cat ,George   marybe  Hugs to you.I have 2 older cats and I know how you feel.

barbe1958

Chabba, of course you're right, I must be crying for Marybe, but I still think of George too! And there I go again.......

chabba

Me too barbe and I keep remembering all of my fur friends waiting for me, especially DH and my first fur baby, a dog who crossed over when she was several months past 19.

BarbaraA

Stop you guys!! I just got an email from Marybe. She is missing him bad. She said was de-catting the house and giving his toys and things to the neighbor so she wouldn't think of him all the time.

Isabella4

Just preparing to go to bed tonight...having an early night. I'm having big trouble sleeping with my bruised ribs. They are very painful, and keeping me awake half the night. It was 04.10 this morning when I last looked at my clock, and the night before was even worse...05.15 was the last thing I remembered. I am not an early riser, usually dragging myself out around 9am, but I make up for it on an evening , and work on 'til about 7.30pm. Just hoping I can get extra zzz's in tonight. I am supposed to be reporting back to the hospital in the morning....why I do not know, so whether or not I turn up is debatable !! 

My walking has been quite bad, and cough ?? NO way. I was looking out at my garden today, and wondering who on earth I had offended to keep sending me these painful conditions to keep me from getting out and about and clearing up for autumn....one of my favorite times outside. I was all alone today, no-one came to see me. I usually have a Saturday morning extended breakfast, with loads of relatives turning up....but, one by one, they called in to say they weren't coming ! I just had a nice quiet breakfast, just me and my dogs and a couple of fresh boiled eggs.( the limit of my culinary skills...well, no, I'd say boiled eggs are the pinacle of my culinary skills !!!!!) DH even would comment that I couldn't even get that right some times !

I have to be up early in the morning, a family are coming from miles away to pick up an ordered puppy. They have travelled to the area this afternoon, and are staying in a nearby hotel 'til morning, but want to come at 10 am to pick up their puppy. I shall be barely awake at that time, but will have to look as if I have been up for hours !  I do not know where people in general get the idea that farmers get up at the crack of dawn. Well, not here they don't, but I am always ( or was always) outside working 'til it got dark before bc....no-one could ever get me into the house all thru' spring and summer. Then it was a quick dash for a well earned shower, and bed.

My security beams have been fitted, they make a real noise , right thru' the house. The dogs are going mad each time they are activated....I don't know whether or not I like them...but suppose I shall get used to their screeching. They are called 'howlers' and that's just what they do...howl !!! Very much like howler monkeys !!!! I am turning 3 of them off thru' the day, or I am likely to go dotty ! One isn't too bad, but 4 of them is unbearable !!! I get a fair few people just calling on the off chance of catching me to buy free range eggs, so I get a slow steady stream of people most of the day. They all know if my gates are locked I will not answer the door, but the howlers don't know that, and are activated just by people turning their cars around ! Not a lot of napping is going to go on if I go back to bed on an afternoon with that noise !

Isabella.

Hauntie

Isabella - sorry you're still so sore. You don't happen to have a recliner, do you? I've found it a lot more comfortable sleeping in one of those, than in a bed, when I've had back or side pain.

 MaryBe - so sorry about George. Why can't pets have as long a life as their owners? It's so hard to lose one. They give so much unconditional love and ask so little of us in return.

QCA

Marybe, I was so sorry to hear about George.  No matter how many pets we lose, the loss is always heartbreaking.  {{{Hugs}}}--we all know how you feel.

Sorry you're still feeling the effects of your fall, Isabella.  Hope the howlers will let you sleep well tonight, although I imagine lying down in bed is still painful.  Hauntie's right about the recliner, too.  It would make it easier to get up and down.

Kathy

3jaysmom

sent an email. and talked to Marybe.. but of course, that made me way sensitive to how old my "little man" really is. Now, he's starting with tooth problems. he never would chew on anything... this guys scared of his own shadow! literally. we all empathize with you, Marybe. i hope you had a good cry at the memorial  for your dads' neighbor, and they'll think it was for her, but WE know, its for missing George. there's always a hole in our heart for our dear furbabies, that nothing, nor anyone else can fill...

     Isabella: i am glad you got the "howlers" bc of the breakin near you awhile ago; but WHAT a racket they make. i hope you can get some rest, between them, and your ribs.. sleep on your chair, i always find thats' the best for rib pain...

    hope having one less pup will lighten your load...yeah right. please take care of yourself. i know you like it quiet, like it was today... hope you got to enjooy your solitary.. love ya, Gal!!!.......3jays