Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?

Hey ladies - congrats to us. We just moved to page 1000.

Wow, you took those pictures! Beautiful. I'm a bird person, but those crazy crows and blackbirds keep the little ones from the feeder, and the woodpeckers damage our log house! You were blessed to have this wonderful trip!

What gorgeous pictures Puffin. I found myself wondering if a lot of people ( Costa Rica ) are used to such beauty that they don't always notice. So busy living that often you don't have time what is a 'natural' wonder in your own area.

I keep reminding myself how fortunate I am to live in a heavily wooded area and get to experience all I do here -- but I admit, sometimes other parts of life just grab a lot of your time, so I would understand.

Good for you Carole -- speaking your mind and I really appreciate it. I spent many yrs. confused where religion is concerned -- so I sort of gave it up to delve deeper in the spiritual world -- where I actually began to see that all religions can be 'right'. I think the problem sometimes comes in when people are not able to accept that ONE way ( one size fits all ) just doesn't work for a lot of people. Religion has gotten better the last few yrs. about that issue, but I'm so far into the spiritual side ( having pieced together from all religions and seeing it work in my life ) that I don't need a standard well recognized one now. You are right -- if we are positive and highly comfortable -- then it is the right path for us.

We do have 'funny/odd/strange' families at times. There have been a few in mine whom I voluntarily chose to keep somewhat at arm's length. When I come home miserable too many times after spending time with someone then it is a good indication that all efforts to forge a good relationship are not working. We are taught most of our life to acquiesce to family -- as though they are due a special reason to honor them -- but one day I realized if a couple of ( worst offenders ) these people were close neighbors or often seen acquaintances, I would have little hesitation in limiting time spent with them. We cannot choose our family, but we can choose how much time we will spend around them. Well, you know, just another lifetime lesson. That's what the whole of everything is -- learning how to co-exist in the world to make the most of our days. When we are able to 'see' clearly what best enhances our soul's existence it is a good thing for all.

Lovely sunny Saturday here. Oh my --- tomorrow may be better yet -- almost 80 the weatherman says. It won't last but I always enjoy those peeks into what is coming later as consistent weather. A teaser, but appreciated anyway.

To me, the essence of keeping the soul nourished is obedience to one's conscience. I don't think that the soul can be nourished unless people have a strong sense of conscience that they have educated and developed and soaked in the universal and timeless principles of integrity and service. This way, the individual's soul becomes part of the universal soul of service, contribution, and making a difference.

Stephen R. Covey

What exotic birds! Enjoyed seeing the pictures, Puffin.

Happy Sunday to all

We don't realize how smart they are! They really can problem solve! DH and I really enjoyed this. There were videos a while ago of some bears playing with pool noodles and the slide near where we live. Have friends who get them on their deck. Only seen 1 in all the time we have live in our neighborhood.

It really is cool to see that we are up to page 1,000. For those who've been here from the beginning, it must be doubly so. I've only been here since 2013. It might be fun to find out when each of you joined this group.

Dec 2007 -- The group started in 2009.

Morning gals! My first post was on this thread Nov. 19, 2009.... And you Jackie, and Carole were also here! I started on page 105....

Man, I remember being so afraid of having cancer at 72... I thought I was way too old to even GET anything that serious! But being with this group helped me more than I can ever say..... All these years!

Jackie, have you gone back and read through the posts? It really made me sad, to see all the gals that were there, and have moved on, one way or another.... But still good to read through those posts, and see what we all went through....

I just thank God we are HERE, and not back THERE again...

Going to be a beautiful day.... Sun shining, only 37, but supposed to be warming up for the next week at least. We walked up to Starbucks yesterday, before the wind came up.... MAN, those trees were ROCKIN' yesterday afternoon! Probably run to the store for a few things today....

Okay.... talk to you sweet ladies later! xoxo

To a happy person, the formula for happiness is quite simple: Regardless of what happened early this morning, last week, or last year—or what may happen later this evening, tomorrow, or three years from now—now is where happiness lies.Happy people understand that life is really nothing more than a series of present moments to experience, one after another.They understand and appreciate the past for what it taught them about living more in the now, and they see the future as more present moments to experience.Mostly, they understand that right now, this very moment, is where life is truly lived. -Richard Carlson

So much better when they can warn you with a whack. We mention the biting with declawed cats being shown at the shelter. All 4 paws is just awful. I'm surprised she can get around well.

Aha -- learn something new all the time here. Never thought about out-dated vitamins but I don't know why you couldn't do it. They might not be as potent, but unless they are REAL old, there still should be something good in them. You also gave me an idea. I'm cleaning out my pantry -- oh my, the dates on some of that stuff -- but I have some juices that I never got around too -- because I thought I had a use for them when I bought them, then it didn't pan out. So, I think I'll mix with a little water and drip it around a couple of trees here. As it is juice ---- hopefully the dogs won't NEED an extra treat.

Once the pantry is done --- tomorrow since it will be a nice warm day will be the day to defrost my freezer. It is not the chest type, but just right for fitting into one end of my pantry. I think it is about 5 ft. tall or so. There is bound to be some OLD stuff in there too. Sigh !!!! Sometimes I get carried away still and I'm going to have to start watching that. Then again, if I get that done -- I can move some overflow into the freezer in the pantry from my kitchen fridge.

They set almost side by side -- with one thin wall of separation. I had a no-frost freezer which I traded to my cousin. I don't mind defrosting -- it helps me un-load things that have gotten too old --- and hers at 5 ft. fits better in my pantry.

Yesterday I cleaned out my pantry and today I defrosted my freezer. I was afraid I wouldn't be able too, but it worked out. Had a big rain last nigh ( not predicted ) and I thought it would keep it cooler today. It did, but I felt like I just couldn't wait. I still have some more work in the pantry but it is minor.

When I defrost -- since my kitchen door opens right to my deck, I just empty my freezer, push it out on the deck and wait for nature to take its course. Also, no mess in the pantry floor from trying to get the tray out of the bottom of the freezer when it is full of melted water. The deck has spaces between the boards so the water just falls below -- no muss or fuss.

We haven't had the sun today liked I hoped but it hasn't been gray either --- just much more muted. The rain we had last night was actually predicted for the night before which is how OFF predictions can sometimes be around here. I'm glad that it is sort of nice though and the actual defrost only took a couple of hours -- and there was a LOT to defrost. Surprised me. So, onward to the kitchen and pantry to get all the saved food back in the clean freezer.

See you all later. Happy Tuesday.

Sun is out this morning --- making my day early. Haven't looked at our weather report. As of late -- looking out the window seems a bit more accurate. I get a report daily from St. Louis, Mo which is about 75 miles from us to the West.

I'm onward ( just have to decide ) to another medium project today. They are all medium to me since there is so much to go through to get to where I could call it a big project. That will come when things start getting moved out of here. Small things will go --- but major decisions will be waiting for awhile.

Hope you are all going to have a nice day -- a productive one to if you want.

I worked in the yard a couple of hours and did more mulching of flower beds using pine straw. The final effect is nice and neat.

The rest of the day was spent indoors. I downloaded printer drivers on the new laptop so I can use our Epson printer. I haven't managed to set up the wireless function. More to work on.

Jackie, maybe you will inspire me to tackle some closets. It has been a few years since I organized the ones in rooms other than our bedroom.

Our small chest freezer isn't being used. I may get rid of it. I find I have plenty of freezer space in two refrigerators.