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| Posted by: Annabelle 06-Jan-2008, 07:45 PM |
| Along time ago in another lifetime there was a girls room for us to discuss womanly things and guys loved to peek in here to see what's the chatting about but I don't see it on here anymore. OldRaven jumped into the facial moisturizer discussion before he got married once and that was how many years ago? 3? Shame girls, you let that room die? We always have something to talk about so be like Stacey Langston (What not to Wear) and fix yourself a drink and come on in... |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 06-Jan-2008, 11:01 PM |
| I've been thinking about the girls only chat room here lately. I need to know about the latest fashions, what to wear and what not to wear, hair do's or dont's, what's hot in lip and nail polish color, what type of jeans should I wear, the low rise, the mid rise or sit at my waist, boot cut or straight. and the most important thing, the dreaded MENOPAUSE, hormones, you women that have went thru the hot flashes, the don't touch me or I'll bite your head off, the mood swings, the say one thing wrong and you'll hurt my feelings so bad it takes a box of tissues to mop up my tears and then I'll throw a hissy fit and hide the most important thing in a man's life, "the remote"! or be a really nice wife and ask my dear sweet mother to spend a month with her favorite son-in-law and take care of the house so I can have time for myself, some me time!!! maybe take a trip out of the country. I think Ireland would be a very nice place to visit this time of year. All you guys out there have a nice week!!! maggiemahone1 |
| Posted by: valpal 59 07-Jan-2008, 02:33 PM |
| O.K. I'll jump in. What is the best thing to use for hotflashes? I can deal with them during the day, but they are killing me at night. Just get to sleep and one will hit. Throw off the covers for awhile then cover back up when I get cold. A vicious cycle all night long. really do not want to do the HRT after hearing all of the bad things about it. |
| Posted by: Shadows 07-Jan-2008, 07:04 PM |
| In General Discussion, last post back in 2006. http://www.celticradio.net/php/forums/index.php?showtopic=5041&hl=girls+only |
| Posted by: stoirmeil 07-Jan-2008, 07:50 PM | ||
It stops eventually, but not quickly. Your best bet is to buy a bunch of little cheap 8" table fans and have them in every room of the house, and at work, and DON'T cut your hair thinking to make it cooler -- grow it long enough to pin up securely and get it off your face and neck, esp. in summer. You could also try the natural way of replacing a wee bit of juice -- soy products: tofu, soy milk, soy beans. It doesn't cover everything, but it really does take the edge off. Think of it as a power surge. |
| Posted by: gwenlee 08-Jan-2008, 12:52 PM | ||
Valpal-I can't help you there. I am still waiting for a hot flash. Everyone says I should be having them. I'm always cold. But I have wondered, if I stop feeling cold all of the time is that my hot flash? |
| Posted by: valpal 59 09-Jan-2008, 11:50 AM |
| Stoirmeil, thanks for the advice. I should have asked sooner, already cut my hair. Boy was hubby mad. Letting it grow back out. Gwenlee, I don't know. I still stay cold alot. When I have a hot flash I know it. It comes from the inside out. |
| Posted by: gwenlee 09-Jan-2008, 12:04 PM |
| Then I guess I haven't had a hot flash yet. The girls at work that have them just about freeze me to death. Every time I turn around they have the thermostat all the way down which is so rude to those of us that don't have the problem. I feel for them but I have to work there too. I think personal fans are a good idea and have even suggested it, but they say it isn't enough. I never have been a hormonal person so perhaps this phase will pass me by. |
| Posted by: valpal 59 10-Jan-2008, 10:02 AM |
Gwenlee--I hope you are lucky and don't have the hot flashes. For me that has been the worst part. The mood swings were bad for awhile, but they are pretty much gone now. Going 4 months without a monthly visit and then having one the 5th month, now that will cause my mood to swing.  I so want it all over with NOW!!! |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 10-Jan-2008, 07:38 PM |
I've had hot flashes for about 6 years now, the last two years being the worst! When I was in my 40's something I went thru feeling cold, the Dr. thought it was my thryoid, that checked out ok. Anyway to make a long story short  Mr. Monthly hasn't paid a visit since last year in August and Guess what?, I haven't had a hot flash in 10 days!!!! Bring out the Band and the Drinks, it's Party time!!!! WhooHoo! I can't say I won't have anymore, but it's such a WONDERFUL feeling not having those power surges for now. I'm hoping that Mr. Monthly is a thing of the past. If not, I'll just deal with it as I can. Some days good, some days not so good!  gwenlee, when you have a hot flash, believe me, you will know it!!! valpal, I used to take black cohosh, I stopped about a year ago, I can't say if it helped or not. The mood swings have been very bad for me, there are times I have been a total b tch. I hope you ladies survive!!! I'm ready to get thru this stage of my life on to another!!! |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 11-Jan-2008, 12:40 PM |
| I'm almost afraid I'll jinx myself by saying this but I have only had two hot flashes in the past year. I'm still very irregular and will go about two months between periods most of the time. Last year I got so pissed when my cycle started the week before Dragon*Con and I was still spotting the first two days of the convention. That was so annoying. Then, last month, my next-to-the-youngest daughter was having issues with severe cramping (she's just 13) and I had to take her to the emergency room, followed up by a visit to my OB-GYN office for her. So, here I am, taking her to the doc and my period starts with a vengeance! I got to his office and I had excuse myself to run to the restroom and deal with my own flooding. Geez. I was so glad I wore dark brown pants that day. I do notice the mood swings getting worse though. And my SO has been on the wrong end of those for the past couple of months. I feel badly because he's considerably younger than I and he's putting up with me when most guys his age are worrying that they'll get their partners pregnant. At least he doesn't have to deal with that! |
| Posted by: gwenlee 11-Jan-2008, 07:00 PM |
| I had a hysterectomy in 97 so maybe the hot flashes will by pass me. I still have my ovaries and about 3 years ago I had some blood test done to see if I was in menopause. At that time I was told that if I still had a uterus there would be no problems getting pregnant. No surprise to me I have always been a fertile Myrtle. I went kicking a screaming into the hysterectomy club, but it was the best thing. My periods were every 2 weeks and I would birth hugh blood clots. I got very anemic. My sister who is 47 says she has problems with mood swings. So far I haven't had that either. My sister said she isn't surprised because I never had PMS. I guess I am lucky. |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 14-Jan-2008, 07:57 PM |
| gwenlee, yes if you don't have the mood swings your family is lucky!!! It's been 2 weeks and no power surges... I haven't had to go outside and sit on the front steps to cool off, haven't had to turn the AC on in the vehicle, my hubby is very glad about that, he doesn't have to dress like he lives in Alaska when we go out together!!! Ain't life Grand!!!maggiemahone1 |
| Posted by: valpal 59 15-Jan-2008, 10:07 AM |
| Has anyone used the the steamers to clean their floors and take the wrinkles out of the clothes? I am not liking the stuff I am using on my new laminate flooring. It streaks really bad. The bottle said it was made for that type of flooring and no streaks. Yea right. Just like glass cleaner doesn't streak. Never found anything that won't streak. I spend too much time ironing my work clothes. Would like to find a quicker way to get the wrinkles out of the ones I have to hang up to dry. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. |
| Posted by: Rindy 15-Jan-2008, 10:07 PM |
| It's no wonder us women are so tough! I hope everyone having symptoms gets relief soon. Today I just read in the newspaper that more than 40 Million American women are currently in menopause, a number expected to increase to 60 million over the next 25 years. That means about 15% of the population is menopausal. Val- I agree with you on the doesn't streak...I haven't used a steamer on my floor. The way my luck goes it would melt my floor. I've never had any luck with steamers either.. What I do for my wrinkled clothes is take them off the line put in the dryer-spray a few sprays of the Downy wrinkle releaser, or rose or lavendar water. Not a lot. And then I dry them in the dryer until I can feel the heat in the clothing remove and hang up. It usually will remove most wrinkles. If your talking very dressy clothes..I guess I would have to say I iron. Anyone have a Spot Bot? It's a rug cleaner like the old little green machine? If so do you like it? Slainte |
| Posted by: valpal 59 17-Jan-2008, 10:58 AM |
| Rindy---I can't help you on the Spot Bot. I don't even know of anyone who has one. I received this in an email this morning. This is an actual letter sent to Proctor and Gamble from Wendi Aarons, Austin, TX , regarding their feminine products. She really gets rolling after the first paragraph. Dear Mr. Thatcher, I have been a loyal user of your Always Maxi Pads for over 20 years and I appreciate many of their features. Why, without the LeakGuardCore™ or Dri-Weave™ absorbency, I'd probably never go horseback riding or salsa dancing, and I'd certainly steer clear of running up and down the beach in tight, white shorts. But my favorite feature has to be your revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic. I can't tell you how safe and secure I feel each month knowing there's a little F-16 in my pants. Have you ever had a period, Mr. Thatcher? Ever suffered from "the curse"? I'm guessing you haven't. Well, my "time of the month" is starting right now. As I type, I can already feel hormonal forces violently surging through my body. Just a few minutes from now, my body will adjust and I'll be transformed into what my husband likes to call "an inbred hill billy with knife skills". Isn't the human body amazing? As Brand Manager in the Feminine-hygiene Division, you've no doubt seen quite a bit of research on what exactly happens during your customers' monthly visits from "Aunt Flo". Therefore, you must know about the bloating, puffiness, and cramping we endure, and about our intense mood swings, crying, and out-of-control behavior. You surely realize it's a tough time for most women. In fact, only last week, my friend Jennifer fought the violent urge to shove her boyfriend's testicles into a George Foreman Grill just because he told her he thought Grey's Anatomy was written by drunken chimps. Crazy! The point is, sir, you of all people must realize that America is just crawling with homicidal maniacs in Capri pants... which brings me to the reason for my letter. Last month, while in the throes of cramping so painful I wanted to reach inside my body and yank out my uterus, I opened an Always maxi-pad, and there, printed on the adhesive backing, were these words: "Have a Happy Period." Are you @#$&*%@ kidding me? Does any part of your tiny middle-manager brain really think happiness - actual smiling, laughing happiness is possible during a period? Did anything mentioned above sound the least bit pleasurable? Well, did it, James? FYI, unless you're some kind of sick S&M freak girl, there will never be anything "happy" about a day in which you have to jack yourself up on Motrin and Kahlua and lock yourself in your house just so you don't march down to the local K-mart armed with a hunting rifle and a sketchy plan to end your life in a blaze of glory. For the love of God, pull your head out, man!&nb sp; If you just have to slap a moronic message on a maxi pad, wouldn't it make more sense to say something that's actually pertinent, like "Put Down the Hammer" or "Vehicular Manslaughter Is Wrong", or are you just picking on us? Sir, please inform your Accounting Department that, effective immediately, there will be an $8 drop in monthly profits, for I have chosen to take my maxi-pad business elsewhere. And though I will certainly miss your Flex-Wings, I will not for one minute miss your brand of condescending bull s***. And that 's a promise I will keep. Always.Best, Wendi Aarons Austin, TX |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 17-Jan-2008, 11:22 AM |
| That has to be the funniest thing I have read in ages!!!! I absolutely hate those stupid wings on pads. I mean, they stick to everything - they are worse than Saran Wrap when it comes to adhering to itself or anything it gets close to. I can't even imagine having a message on pads. Somebody in some advertising agency (or in-house marketing) is making big bucks to come up with that tripe. Since I work at an ad agency (and our office is 100 percent women) I am definitely going to share this. Thanks for making my day!!! |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 17-Jan-2008, 09:06 PM |
valpal, that was so funny  my sentiments exactly...Have a Happy .!  maggiemahone1 |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 18-Jan-2008, 09:54 AM |
| You know, I shared that with the ladies in my office (that would be, let's see, 7 other people) and I didn't hear one single comment back from anybody. I can't believe it. I thought it was a riot and I held back from bursting out loud with laughter. Makes me wonder if I'm working with a bunch of deadbeats. Sheesh. One of my daughters is getting over a bladder infection and had to go to the emergency room on Sunday morning due to the pain. She is working at a new job and has no insurance so I don't know what this is going to set her back. I certainly did knock on wood since I haven't had any "female" problems in ages but it makes me so aware that I am going to have to go hunting for insurance for myself soon. I'm still being carried on my "ex's" insurance but that's only because we haven't finalized our divorce. And isn't it just a bummer that the only reason we haven't done that is because I can't get insurance at work since I'm just part-time? So, I really have to look for a policy on me that I can afford. That should be fun - yeah, if you're into that whole sado-masochistic thing. If anybody has any suggestions on where to look for decent coverage for an individual, please let me know. Y'all stay warm.  |
| Posted by: valpal 59 18-Jan-2008, 10:24 AM |
| I just recently got health insurance because hubby was having a cow that I didn't have any. His words after I was sick last month with a bad chest cold that came close to tuning into pneumonia, "Honey, you are getting older and you very seldom get sick and you will be one of those people that something bad will happen (snaps fingers) just like that." That made me feel so good. NOT It was too expensive to add me to his policy at work. I work for an insurance agency and my boss does not carry insurance for his employees. Imagine that!!!! He sells health insurance thru several different companies so he quoted me thru them and I picked the one I could afford. I went with Blue Cross w/ 2500.00 deduct. in network 5000.00 out of network and a prescription card w/ 10.00 for generic and 40.00 for name brand. The plan is PPO Select Saver Plan and it costs 178.00 a month for me. Haven't used it yet, so I don't know how good it will be. |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 18-Jan-2008, 11:04 AM |
| Gasp! $178/month? That's what I was afraid of. And, of course, working 25 hours a week is going to make it nearly impossible to afford that. If they would let me work just a couple of extra hours a week...well, we shall see. I just called my OB/GYN's office to see which plans they take. I've been with them forever and don't plan on changing docs at this point. So I need to stick with BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, or United. I guess I'll start hunting. |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 25-Jan-2008, 04:51 PM |
has there been any guy lurkers in here?  Inquiring minds want to know!!! maggiemahone1 |
| Posted by: marti64 27-Jan-2008, 09:07 AM |
| Hello everyone!!!!!!!! I see that there are a few others going through menopause...I have started early by most standards...43, thanks to the females before me.......my Finnish Grandma, and my Mom.....Oh well! As for Health Insurance, all in Massachusetts need to have it now...glad I do, after being without it for a year.....we are supposed to get a rebate, but I think all of my rebate is going to go to pay my late husband's taxes!!!  I hope everyone is well, and I will try to check in soon!!! Marti   |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 28-Jan-2008, 09:53 AM |
| The other day I checked on rates for insurance and they ranged from the upper $170's or so up to well over $600 a month! I guess I'm going to have to go with the least expensive monthly and just grin and bear it. sigh. I'm not quite sure how I'll be paying for it but it's rather like death and taxes nowadays. Inevitable. |
| Posted by: Nara 28-Jan-2008, 02:37 PM |
| hello everyone. I'm Nara, new to CR, thought girls-only chat would be a good place to start. I loved the maxi-pad story! and though i'm probably some time away from menopause (31 years old today, happy birthday to me), i'm longing for the time when i don't have to worry about aunt flo. the hubs and i are trying for one more baby, and it's bizarre to admit that i look forward to pregnancy as a break from having a monthly. |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 31-Jan-2008, 02:24 PM |
| I have to go for a mammogram tomorrow. aarrgghh. This will be the first time for me. I put it off for many years due to either being pregnant or nursing but my eldest daughter made me promise to go so...here I go. I am soo looking forward to this (detect undertones of heavy sarcasm). Waiting for our paychecks to arrive from the JAX office. You know, they could spring for Priority Overnight twice a month to get them to us at a decent hour instead of having us hang around for who knows how long because they sent the darned things Standard Overnight. Just got a stupid papercut while filing and answering the phone. I guess I can't do two things at once today. Now I'm bleeding all over the keyboard. FED EX MAN ARRIVED! Paychecks are here! Yeehaw! |
| Posted by: Rindy 01-Feb-2008, 12:09 AM |
| If it will make you feel any better about the entire test..I had it expected the worst and it was a piece of cake. It' been awhile may be the machines are different. Let us know how things go and I will pray your negative. Hot flashes ran in my family too...oh boy..I am looking forward to this..at least now when the time comes I have some one to talk to about it. "All of you!" Oh, I was going to say the cost of health care insurance is just out of control, but a person needs it. The doctor and hospital bills are worse if you should become ill. I was thankful to have it with the two surgeries I had done this summer. Ya, know just going to a dentist is a fortune. The cost of the crown I just had put on should be for the head...gee.. then the insurance always says well it's over cost...blah blah. Makes ya wonder if it isn't a huge scam for the doctors and the drug industries.. I just get so frustrated...then there are the people that say "I am not going to get sick" doing all the right things for your body. Death comes to us all.. Ok, I am done now sorry to have rambled on... Slainte |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 01-Feb-2008, 09:30 AM |
| Rindy - I hear you about the cost of crowns. I'm going to be paying for the one I had a year ago for .... let's see ... the next couple of years. And I had insurance - that's just for the part it didn't cover. At least I'm doing well as far as the whole hot flashes or other symptoms goes. If I could get rid of the constant backache that I have, I'd feel ten years younger. I just hate waking up all aches and pains-like. I seem to be staving off the nasty cold that's running through my house and work. Good old mega doses of Vitamin C seem to be working so far. I'll check in later to let y'all know how today went. |
| Posted by: pflanary 01-Feb-2008, 09:59 AM |
| Hi ladies, The best thing I ever did was to get a complete hysterectomy. Not just because I was bleeding to death. I was so anemic that I had to take strong drugs to stop all flow for several months before I could have surgery. I LOVE not having periods and the hot flashes and cramps that accompanied them. No more ovulation pain either. I am on HRT because. if I'm not, I hot flash so badly at night that I get no sleep. Tried doing soy, etc but it is just not enough. I'm only on esterogen so the risk of heart attack is minimal. Every time I see an ad for "feminine hygene" products I rejoice at not having to mess with that stuff any more!! Catch ya'll later. |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 08-Feb-2008, 09:50 AM |
| Well, the mammogram was a piece of cake. No aches, pains, discomfort and it wasn't even as cold as I was told it would be. So I'm just waiting to see what the results are from that and then the Pap that I had done afterwards. Killed two birds in one day now that the mammograms are on one floor and the doctor is right downstairs. The only thing I wish someone had told me about was that you have to use one of those sterile wipe alcohol-type things to remove your deodorant for the test. Okay, that was friggin' cold! And, I would have brought deodorant with me if I had known so I could put more on afterwards. I'm glad I went home from there and not back to work. I would have had to go to the drugstore for some, otherwise. My doc asked if I was having any menopausal issues and I said that really the only thing was the insomnia occasionally. He said that often it was not a case of being unable to go to sleep but more like waking up in the wee hours and not being able to get back to sleep. At which point I wanted to ask him if he had a hidden camera in my bedroom! Yeah, duh! I've had nights when my sweetie would get up to go to the bathroom (damn men with tiny bladders) and it would wake me up just enough that I would toss and turn for hours, grumbling and wanting to take it out on him. Now I take a tylenol PM and that's enough to get me back to sleep for the next couple of hours before I have to get up for work. If I didn't take those, I'd end up getting something like 2-3 hours sleep before work some nights. Fortunately, it doesn't happen often and I'm going to start keeping a chart of when this happens to see if it's cyclical. Anyone else with sleep issues? Does this sound familiar? Oh, yeah - last night I saw an ad from Always and I just about attacked the tv when I saw the tagline at the end - Have a Happy Period. Someone needs to just slap them. |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 08-Feb-2008, 07:25 PM |
I seen that ad for a Happy Period! It's at the end of commercial that is promoting pads for young girls in Africa, I think it was Africa  They say they can't even go to school when their menses come around, I guess they just don't have the protection! Wouldn't that be terrible? Still yet I can't see why they promote it as a Happy Period.Those darn hot flashes are back and as hot as ever, a complete meltdown. I've had to go outside and set on the steps for a short while this week and have the ceiling fans on thruout the house. I'm freezing my hubby into a popsicle. I hate this! I don't know why they stopped and then started again. I've read where some dr's are prescribing a low dosage of an antidepressant for hot flashes. I think I'm just about ready to take a trip to the dr's office. |
| Posted by: leenie 08-Feb-2008, 08:51 PM |
| First time posting in the ladies only chat... It seems I fit right in though... we're mostly all the same ages with the same problems...I started into Menopause around 40. Ups and downs for several years and no Aunt Flo for the past 3 years...Yeah! I tell everyone that my thermostat quit working a few years ago. Not hot flashes but I'm just hot most of the time now..used to freeze all the time when I was younger.. When I'm hot at work I go into one of our walk-in coolers where we keep the flowers..feels wonderful. |
| Posted by: Nara 09-Feb-2008, 06:12 PM |
| Leenie, that sounds like the most beautiful relief for hot flashes I've ever heard of. i was talking to me mum a couple of days ago and she mentioned that she hasn't had a period in a couple of months and wondered what was wrong and if I thought she should see a doctor. she's 54 and a fairly late bloomer as far as menopause goes. I asked her if she'd considered it might be time for menopause and she was shocked. maybe she though she could skip that part of life... my poor wonderful mother-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer a couple of weeks ago. can't remember if I've posted that. they've taken the tumor, then gone back a couple of times for lymph nodes, all just for testing. she'll have her mastectomy in a couple of weeks, then start chemo and radiation. she is being such a trouper about it, even joked that there really isn't much there to miss. keep her in your thoughts and prayers. |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 11-Feb-2008, 09:14 AM |
| Nara, I'm the same age as your Mother. Either your Mother is pregnant or starting thru the change! I'm a late bloomer also, I started the hot flashes several years back but still had my menses until Sept. of last year. In Jan. I had one that lasted a few days. I just never know what to expect at this time of my life. Not an easy road to travel! So sorry to hear about your m-i-l's breast cancer. I hope she has a full recovery. |
| Posted by: Nara 11-Feb-2008, 10:02 AM |
thanks, Maggie. i hate to see her have to go through all of this. she's one of my most favorite people. i got really lucky when it comes to in-laws. then again, i got pretty lucky when it comes to husbands.  |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 11-Feb-2008, 10:25 AM |
| I'll send positive wombat thoughts out for a speedy recovery, nara. They seemed to help leenie so perhaps they will help your mother-in-law. I think I'm taking the slow boat to menopause. I've been having irregular monthlies since maybe the past two years. I'm pretty much down to every other month now. I decided to pick up a small monthly calendar yesterday (since they were down to $1 at Borders) to keep track of things like moods and sleep patterns, along with actual periods. I know this weekend I was really moody and I had sleep issues Saturday night. So, I'll see if I can determine anything from that. If nothing else, I can hopefully warn my sweetie when it's time to treat me extra nicely. |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 13-Feb-2008, 09:48 AM |
| Nara, I had a wonderful m-i-l and her son is kinda special to! My m-i-l died in 1996 from complications of Parkinson Disease. She was a kind soul and loved her family and friends dearly. She lived with me and my family for the last 5 years of her life. She was in and out of the hospital so many times, had a feeding tube, foley cath. and a central line so she could have IV antibiotics at home. Thank goodness for the Home Health that helped us out and taught us many different ways of making sure she had no skin breakdowns, because she was bed fast. I can't believe that my family went thru all of that and kept our sanity! I have found that a person can do most anything if they sit their mind to it. |
| Posted by: Nara 14-Feb-2008, 12:38 PM |
| You and your family should be sainted. There are not many that can shoulder such a load, even if they want to. |
| Posted by: UlsterScotNutt 26-Feb-2008, 12:18 PM |
| I'm sorry I peeked!!! Couldn't help myself. May God bless all womandom!!!!! I know I thank God for my beloved of 28 years. To all mothers, sisters, daughters a big hoora and thanks. Ok I'm out of here and won't peek again. |
| Posted by: Rindy 26-Feb-2008, 12:24 PM |
| LOL you peeker you!!!!!! Slainte |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 26-Feb-2008, 12:27 PM |
OMG - a voyeur!  |
| Posted by: leenie 01-Mar-2008, 09:04 PM |
 OMG A MAN!!! LOL You should be ashamed ulsterscotnutt...doubtful if you saw anything you didn't already know though. |
| Posted by: Nara 02-Mar-2008, 12:08 AM |
| truly, there is really anything secret anymore thanks to television. somehow, though, the workings of a woman's mind is still a mystery to a man, isn't it? can't really blame you, ulsterscotnutt. we are quite fascinating. |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 02-Mar-2008, 03:32 PM |
| Okay, I'm throwing out two possible topics to see who wants to jump in here: plastic surgery and/or bikini shaves. Any takers? |
| Posted by: Nara 03-Mar-2008, 01:00 PM |
| i'll bite... many of my fellow nurses in the ICU have been, um, enhanced. i've never heard any of them say they regret it. we're trying for number 4 baby now, which will probably be our last. i've told the hubs that i'm having my varicose veins done when we're done having kids. the new "in" thing is the "mommy makeover": a tummy tuck and breast enhancement. i've thought about it for when we're done. haven't decided. i'm not against plastic surgery, but i don't want to look like Dolly Parton, either. |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 03-Mar-2008, 01:19 PM |
| Well, I nursed all six of my crew so I'm contemplating enhancement just to fill things back out again. And, like you, Nara, I'm not looking for overabundance. I just want some sort of cleavage without having to buy a "push-up, shove-over" bra. I don't even care about the tummy tuck business. I'm still trying to lose a stubborn 20 pounds that I gained back over the past 4 years (actually, I lost 40 and 30 crept back - I did lose ten of that last year). I have a friend who works for one of the hospitals nearby and she's going to check with some of her coworkers who hang out together and have had different types of plastic surgery done to see for a recommendation of a good doctor for me. I have already had my eyelids done and that was free. What a perk - it was when I had the Guillian-Barre and my eyelids became so droopy that it was affecting my peripheral vision. So, the insurance covered it completely. My ophthalmologist did a great job and it really made a difference. |
| Posted by: Elspeth 03-Mar-2008, 03:46 PM |
| Just caught up on what the women are talking about. Seems to me when the thread was started sooo long ago, we were discussing menopause! I keep thinking I must be getting there, then I realize I'm bitchy because my husband's an idiot. Heard a commedianne say she's personally responsible for global warming. Al Gore's been following her around for years. As to the plastic surgery question, I've actually looked into having a reduction done. Would be so nice to a nice comfortable C. So, who are the women liking for President? |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 04-Mar-2008, 12:46 PM |
| I'm not liking anybody but I'll go for the lesser of the three evils and end up voting for McCain, I guess. |
| Posted by: valpal 59 05-Mar-2008, 10:31 AM |
| I don't like any of them. I still don't know who I will vote for come November. |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 05-Mar-2008, 11:39 AM |
| Well, I decided to do something about my mood swings - they may be fairly infrequent (a couple times a month) but they are not pleasant for me or my loved one. Last night I got so ornery and just generally restless that I felt I couldn't find any way to just relax. I was so restless that I just sort of wanted to get away from me. I tried reading for a while but got bored with that, ended up in tears throwing my book across the room (and, if you know me, you'd know that it's a mortal sin to abuse a book like that!). So, I called my OB/GYN this morning and...get this...he took the time to talk with me when I called, not waiting until the end of the day to call me back. So, okay, he's known me for over 25 years and delivered 4 of my kids - yeah, he knows me pretty well. And he is the best about calling me back - but usually after regular office hours. So, I was very pleased that he had taken time out to talk to me right then. Also, his secretary is to be praised for putting me through to him instead of just taking a message. (I just love this doctor's practice). I chatted with him for a while, discussed the lack of most other menopausal symptoms except occasional insomnia and asked about going back on antidepressants (I've been off them for a couple of years) just to deal with my mood swings. We came to the decision that I'll try the generic prozac to see how I do on that - I took it back in '95 after the Guillain-Barre and have gone through several others, but we'll see how things go with it and take things from there. I just want some control over going from supernice to superbitch. I mean, seriously, my books (and my SO) are suffereing and don't need to deal with it either. |
| Posted by: ctbard 07-Mar-2008, 11:12 AM |
| I didnt do well on Prozac, Lexapro helped me out ALOT! and I dint have any funky side effects. |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 07-Mar-2008, 11:57 AM |
| I'm hoping the prozac does okay. I was taking Lexapro a couple of years ago and it just sort of lost its efficacy. Now, if I lose weight as a side effect, I'll be good with that. |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 09-Mar-2008, 05:19 PM | ||
I just luv a man that peeks!!!! and admits it!!! I have been seriously thinking about asking the dr. for some type of antidepressant that will help me get thru this stage in my life. One that won't cause me to loose interest in my sex life and gain weight. Any suggestions? I have a sister in law that's been on prozac for several years and what a change it made with her personality, from being bitchy to a very sweet woman that I can enjoy being around. |
| Posted by: ctbard 10-Mar-2008, 08:29 AM |
| Yeah I heard from someone elsr that the lexepro lost it umpff with them.I hope that doesnt happen to me as the other ones made me feel "Tense".I'm on a very low dosage. I thinks it's 5 mg, or maybe it's not mg's, something else. ANd how dare you peek Ulsterscotnutt!!! I'm going to tell your wife! |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 10-Mar-2008, 08:39 PM |
| Have any of you ladies tried the new detox pads that you put on your feet? I've seen it advertised on tv and @ Avon. Is this a rip off or what!!! |
| Posted by: ctbard 11-Mar-2008, 06:42 AM |
| I've seen the commercials on tv, it looks fake the amount of stuff that comes off on them, I would still like to try them though. |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 11-Mar-2008, 11:15 AM |
| Back to the prozac - boy, this weekend I felt like The Lost Weekend. I just wanted to sleep, wake up, and go back to sleep. I'm sure this will even out sometime but I am glad I had nothing pressing to do for a couple of days. And I'm cutting back on caffeine at the same time so I am just doing the 24-hour yawn. Last night I was in bed around 9 and slept for a couple hours, got up and read for a little bit, then went back to sleep until nearly 8 this morning. I've been up for about 5 hours and I'm already looking forward to a nap when I get home. But, hey, I'm not cranky. |
| Posted by: ctbard 11-Mar-2008, 11:17 AM |
| I felt like that this weekend, but with me it was the clock change.And I still feel "Off". |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 14-Mar-2008, 08:40 AM |
| I think last night was the first night that I slept somewhat normally. I didn't take anything (no Tylenol PM) and I actually slept pretty well. I've cut my caffeine intake down to just one cup of either coffee or tea in the morning, too. People keep calling the office and hanging up this morning. Good grief. (Just had another one do it as I was typing this) So, today I've got to run by the hospital on my way home because my eldest son is having surgery for his deviated septum. He should be going in for it right about now, as a matter of fact. Fortunately, he's at the hospital near my house so it's not even out of the way to drop by. It's an outpatient procedure (what isn't nowadays?) so he's supposed to be there for 5 hours. This is my son, the photographer, and he's having this done while he still has insurance at Wally World, his employer for the past hmmm... many years. Once he goes full-time as a freelancer, there's no telling what kind of insurance he'll end up with, so he figured he'd just get this done now. For the next couple of weeks, he's got a lot of Photoshop work to do on his Star Wars book so that's how he'll be spending his recovery time. I guess that's about it for now. I'll just hang out here for a while to see who drops by the forums. Happy Friday! |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 03-Apr-2008, 08:11 AM |
| HI, I hope all you ladies are well. I am sooooo looking forward to the warm days of spring. Since the clock has changed daylight hours are longer and I am feeling so much better and perkier Everyone have a great day! |
| Posted by: Nara 03-Apr-2008, 09:28 PM |
| well, my m-i-l is doing well with her cancer treatment. she didn't need a full mastectomy after all, just a lumpectomy. she's had two chemo treatments so far, and has been achy and tired, but not sick. she's even gone to work a fair amount of the time. actually, thinking about the current thread, she's on prozac, too. she started taking it a couple of years after my hubby and i got married. thank goodness, because she was an absolute basket-case before. and she's very honest about all the improvement she and the f-i-l have seen in their love life since she started taking it. not that i needed to know that... |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 06-Apr-2008, 01:18 PM |
| Nara, that's good news to hear about your m-i-l...I hope every thing goes well with her. I agree, sometimes there are things that are best left unsaid! |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 07-Apr-2008, 03:09 PM | ||
You cracked me up there. I got to talking to some new artist ladyfriends at a co-op gallery we involved in, and 4 or 5 of us are menopausal.... I liked one gal's term, she said "I have my own personal summer now". Most of us felt like we're falling apart now that we've hit 50, and two of the group have the same knee troubles I do. Growin' old ain't for sissies! Siobhan |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 21-Apr-2008, 02:50 PM |
 it sure is hot!!!  |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 06-May-2008, 12:09 PM |
One really amazing thing about menopause has been this odd courage its given me. I've gotten downright feisty. And all the introspection the big M triggered has resulted in a lot of mental house-cleaning... I've cut loose toxic 'friends', hopeless situations and excess emotional baggage. I feel light as a feather.  But the scales sure don't say I'm that light. I don't think I could lose 5 pounds if my jaw was wired shut. |
| Posted by: valpal 59 06-May-2008, 12:52 PM | ||
I agree Siobhan Blues. I have gotten to a place where I don't let all of the little things, that are so not worth the effort, get to me anymore. Losing weight just isn't happening at the moment. No matter how much I exercise and how healthy I eat, the pounds are just not budging at the moment. This is the 6th month without a monthly visit. Fingers crossed that I make it the full year. Then hopefully after that it will be easier to lose some weight. ( she says with fingers crossed) |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 06-May-2008, 12:59 PM |
| Well, I went from sometime in February until just a couple of days ago between cycles - this is the first time I haven't been on an every-other-month cycle for a good while. And, thankfully, it has been very, very light. I am so weary of day one keeping me in the bathroom every two hours with a flood. The prozac is definitely helping the mood swings - I can tell. I'm not one to take much in the line of meds, but I'm content with this. Don't you just hate it when one of the side effects of a medication is weight-loss but that's not the side effect you have? Why don't we get to choose - I'll take weight-loss with just a little sleepiness, please. I know I've become much more mellow for the past several years and I just don't get worked up about things the way I used to. A friend of mine who had four children said she learned to choose her battles. Good advice. I always tell my kids "it's not the end of the world" when they complain about something going wrong - now I've learned to remind myself of that, too. |
| Posted by: gwenlee 08-May-2008, 07:14 AM |
| Well I am still waiting for the hot flashes. But I am always freezing. My hunny says my thermostat is broken. I too am having problems loosing weight. I came off my diet and gained by 15 lbs in 6 months, bummer. So I am back on the diet . |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 12-May-2008, 05:36 PM |
I used to be a very sweet person...or at least that's what I was told. I can still be that way, but sometimes the evil twin comes out and all hell breaks loose. I love it!!!   to my Menopausal friends!!! Remember, we are like fine wine, we just get better as we age!!! |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 12-May-2008, 06:51 PM |
| What was I saying about this cycle being very light? Hah! Well, maybe for the first 6 or 7 days - but this is turning into the longest stretch I've ever had, I think. Days 1 through 6 or so were very light, then on Saturday it was like opening the flood gates. Then yesterday was back to light again. I keep waiting for the end but today I'm still in "very light" mode. For heavens sake, just stop! That's what I get for thinking it was nice to go for over two months without a cycle - it comes back and just plays with my mind. sigh... |
| Posted by: ctbard 13-May-2008, 09:41 AM |
| I haven't had my cycle in about 8 months, so is this it? is it over? just when I think it is, it rears it's ugly head again. aren't I to young for this? I"ve been having sporadic periods for about 8 years now, this is the longest span between them though. |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 13-May-2008, 09:46 AM |
| I know that one of my close friends is about 3 years younger than I am and she went through mp already. She hasn't had a period in at least two years. (I found that out when I was at her house on Saturday and I proceeded to have a mini-flood. Thank goodness I had provisions with me as she had none) Then I have friends who are twins and ten years younger than I am and they are both going through menopause right now. Neither of them has children but the other gal has one child who she had in her early 40's. Go figure. |
| Posted by: valpal 59 13-May-2008, 10:07 AM |
| They say you have to go a full year without a cycle then you have reached menopause. I've almost got 7 months down. Fingers crossed that I make it the full year. Maggiemahone1, I also have an evil twin. She is getting more powerful. to you ladies. |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 04-Jun-2008, 08:18 AM |
| Good luck on reaching the Year mark! I've just realized this week that its been three years for me. But I've been gaining weight like crazy - had to go to the doc's for a checkup and I'd put on 10 pounds since my last visit 6 months ago. And I'd already given up my beloved 'tater chips in hopes of taking off a few pounds before summer gets here. Grrrr. Frustrated Siobhan |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 05-Jun-2008, 08:16 PM |
| I'm still having the hot flashes, some days I feel like I'm going to have a melt down like the wicked witch on the Wizard of Oz, and some days I feel like the wicked witch!!! Good luck to all you ladies that are going thru that vicious cycle of not knowing when it's all going to be over with... |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 06-Jun-2008, 12:40 PM |
| I swear - I believe my body is just playing games with me. It's like "let's go 3 months and let her get used to a certain sense of freedom" and then "hah! let's have this cycle only be about 4 weeks long." So, here we go again. I go for a while having about a 2 month cycle, then a 3 month one (hmm...maybe we're spacing out even further) - wrong! Surprise! If this turns out to be another of those week and a half deals, I shall scream. I just get weary of having to go to the store for feminine products and then making sure they are stashed somewhere in either my purse or tote bag. Every other month I can deal with. This is just annoying. sigh. |
| Posted by: ctbard 06-Jun-2008, 02:38 PM |
| I still havnet had my period, it must be almost 9 months or more! is this it??? am I a crone now?? |
| Posted by: Nara 24-Jun-2008, 09:10 AM |
| on the other end of the girlie spectrum, some of y'all may have remembered that we were trying for a baby (#4). we finally gave up a few months ago, but guess what? i found out yesterday that we're pregnant! it's been so long, i'd forgotten what "pregnant" felt like, but now i know why i've felt so yucky in the mornings lately. silly, stupid Nara! |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 24-Jun-2008, 10:56 AM |
| Wow, congrats Nara! We tried for #2 for nearly 5 years but she finally came along at just the right time. I realized later that the good Lord knew what He was doing, making us wait so long... my nerves couldn't have handled two any closer together. You're a brave gal for wanting 4 kids! Hope all goes smoothly for you with this pregnancy. |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 25-Jun-2008, 08:45 AM |
| Congratulations, Nara!!! A new baby to cuddle and love!!! How wonderful...I hope everything goes well during your pregnancy...keep us posted |
| Posted by: valpal 59 25-Jun-2008, 09:21 AM |
| CONGRATULATIONS NARA!!!! You are truly blessed. I hope everythings goes well. |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 05-Jul-2008, 12:51 PM |
| I think the hardest thing about being a parent is knowing when to instruct or offer advice, and when to sit quiet and let the kids deal with the consequences of their choices they've made. A friend of mine is caught up right now in such drama, with two young adult children who both married too quickly, got pregnant even quicklier (I know its not a word, but doesn't it fit the sentence well!!) but have proceeded to keep bringing all their married-life problems and issues to my friend! She is so weighed down with the emotional burdens right now she actually slumps... poor thing. She said last week they all wanted to be grown up so badly, she wishes they'd take on the responsibilities of it now and let her rest! |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 06-Jul-2008, 06:08 AM |
| I tend to give advice to my youngest daughter who is now going thru a divorce. It seems the youngest always get babied more when growing up and needs more help. I don't advise until they ask my advice, unless I'm on a hormone rage!!! |
| Posted by: ctbard 10-Jul-2008, 11:54 AM | ||
My daughter hates it when I try to give advice, but if I don't, she says I don't care about her. |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 15-Jul-2008, 12:44 PM |
| Danged if you do, danged if you don't. |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 15-Jul-2008, 08:56 PM |
| ain't life grand? I need a vacation, a really long vacation. I'm stressed and when I get stressed it seems the hot flashes come more often and I'm ready to bite nails!!! Maybe some Calgon would help! Calgon take me away!!! |
| Posted by: ctbard 18-Jul-2008, 09:45 AM | ||
I badly need a vacation too, it's been a stressful year.Were suppose to go to Ireland in Oct., but, doesnt look like we"ll make that trip either.I am going with some friends to the Irishfest in NY State in Sept for a weekend, can't wait. |
| Posted by: Jillian 02-Aug-2008, 10:34 PM | ||
Gwenlee, Just found this thread...I got chuckling w/your comment above (back on like page 1)! I'm laughing to myself thinking, "she's having reverse menopause! Some kind of inversion has occurred! Ah, yee laugh lest yee cry! I had a hysterectomy age 41...big ovarian tumor. Was one of the most painful things when it burst before we got to surgery. I went on HRT for 2 years and slowly titrated off it. So far, so good...5 yrs later. There's a part of me that loves being 46 and another part of me that shakes the head and thinks, "what a cruel joke to have the body in shape but the wisdom of a gnat when young...and now having more wisdom and the body's out of shape!" Biggest problem I'm facing is low energy. I need to get off my duff and start riding (bike) again...used to do 11 miles at least 3-4 times a week. Jillian |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 17-Aug-2008, 06:10 PM |
| Hi Jillian, I don't think we've met - I don't get here as often as I'd like. Where in Pennsylvania are you? My son married a wonderful girl from Berwick 3 years ago, and they live there now in town. He loves it too; says they have 4 actual seasons there, not a 3 week winter and 11 months of humidity like we have down here in Georgia! Add hot flashes to our 99* temps and we menopausal gals say 'we're having our own personal summer'. miserable SB who can't wait for autumn |
| Posted by: valpal59 03-Sep-2008, 09:21 AM |
| Mother nature has a cruel sense of humour. I went 10 months without a monthly thinking that 2 more months and I would be done with it all. Well thats what I get for thinking. LOL Just got done with a monthly so now I have to start all over. Sometimes being female is no fun at all. |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 03-Sep-2008, 07:44 PM |
| ye gads,,,I know what you mean valpal. This has been the most miserable summer of my life with the hot flashes. I haven't had a monthly since April...maybe just maybe, there won't be anymore I'm going to be 55 in October, surely to goodness there WILL NOT be anymore!!! I keep a bottle of aloe vera gel in the fridge to cool off!  |
| Posted by: Harlot 04-Sep-2008, 06:25 AM |
| I seen this and started reading what everyone has said . I have some information on your monthlys. 1998 was the last time I had one, I was having one about every other week and was getting tired of . I talked to my dr. and told him if he didn't do something about i would be forced to buy stock on a tempx company just to get my money back. He gave me a prescription for 3 months of a little white pill told me to take one a day for the 3 months and I shouldn't have another one. I took this pill for 1 month and stopped have them I can't remember what it was called but if you were to talk to your Dr. I'm sure he could figure it out. When I said it was a little white pill I do mean little. I dropped one one day had a heck of a time finding it. I hope this helps. |
| Posted by: valpal59 07-Sep-2008, 01:48 PM |
| We just purchased a select comfort bed. Our old bed had broken down in the middle. It is so nice to sleep all night and wake up without a backache. I'm still trying to find the right pillow. Now that I have my back straight my pillow has my neck hurting. |
| Posted by: Harlot 07-Sep-2008, 01:54 PM |
| Nice beds those select comort I have one had it for4 years now. I have found that the weather somtimes changes the air in it. I have to add more air. Mine is set on 80 |
| Posted by: valpal59 07-Sep-2008, 07:28 PM |
Yes, we found out that the weather will change the air. My side is on 45 and hubby's is on 70. We both finally sleep through the night.  |
| Posted by: Harlot 08-Sep-2008, 05:39 AM |
| Sweet Dreams! |
| Posted by: Harlot 19-Sep-2008, 06:26 AM |
For all of you that are Gerard Butler fans he is on the cover of Men's Health this month.    I do like him could you tell. |
| Posted by: valpal59 19-Sep-2008, 08:02 AM |
| Will have to check this out. |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 19-Sep-2008, 06:52 PM |
| he looks as good as a chocolate bar taste! YUM!!! He even looks better in a kilt!!!!! |
| Posted by: Leelee 19-Sep-2008, 07:50 PM |
| Good evening Lasses. I have just finished reading all 7 pages of this Forum Wow, what I get to look forward to; I too have not hit Menopause yet. My mom was 53 when Menopause decided to strike. She had 5 children; unfortunately I have none (1 miscarriage) and have tried to get pregnant for the past 23 years. So tell me, is there a difference with Menopause if a woman has had children & those that have not? I must be getting close though. For the past year the floodgates open for 3 out of the 5 or 6 days that I have Aunt Flo visiting; yeah she comes in from Red Deer Luckily they are on schedule, but whoa am I ever hot when it hits. I am a walking Furnace. Can't complain during the Winter months So, Gerard Butler.....hmmm, I have to get me some, the magazine that is I haven't seen all of his Movies yet, but I swear I will He's my Wallpaper on my Computer at work You should hear the Trades when they see him; at least one of them appreciates Gerard. Yeah, she's a girl I shall continue reading this Forum day-to-day. I find it very informative. Thanks for listening Lasses. Have a great evening. |
| Posted by: Harlot 19-Sep-2008, 09:27 PM |
| Has anyone seen a movie that Mr. Butler was in called Dear Frankie? It's about a boy who can't speak or hear, and his mother pays Gerard to be his father for a day. The boy's father is the reason he has the problem he does.I could watch that one over many times ,just a feel good movie. I seen it on Showtime. |
| Posted by: Althea 20-Sep-2008, 09:08 AM |
| My, didn't know that King Leonidas was called Gerard Butler... and he's soooooooooo hot!!!! i can't speak about menopause, i'm far from there and i dont have children. I dont want to have them despite what my boyfriend says (he wants). and... thats matresses you were talking about up there? |
| Posted by: valpal59 20-Sep-2008, 10:13 AM |
| Leelee---I don't know if there is a difference in menopause if you have had children or not. Hubby and I were not blessed with children. I had a miscarriage 20 years ago in the early stage. Just went for 10 months without a monthly and then had one. Now it starts all over. Althea---Yes, we were talking about the Select comfort beds. We love ours. They have air chambers in them. You can adjust each side to suit each person. Told hubby I wanted twin beds. The rock hard mattress was killing my back, so we decided to try the Select Comfort. Best thing we ever did. They are expensive, but worth it. IMHO |
| Posted by: Althea 21-Sep-2008, 04:07 PM |
| LOL! I'll tell my boyfriend when I'm living with him ^^ (he lives in Belgium and I'm in Colombia, we're planning to moving together on october) but you use twin beds? I think I i wont be able to handle the fact on sleeping in other bed that's not his... |
| Posted by: valpal59 23-Sep-2008, 08:51 AM |
| Althea The secect comfort bed is a Queen bed but it has a two sided bladder in it. You can adjust the air in each side to accomodate each person. |
| Posted by: flora 23-Sep-2008, 09:03 AM |
| All right Ladies, I need your help. I feel like I have come to the right group here. I'm 51 and the emotional rollacoaster that I have been on lately is finally getting to me. I married my high school sweetheart and we have been married 33 years. Those who have been married a good while - have you ever had a day that you question - Why did I marry this man? How much can I get away with and plead insanity? I write this with a sad smile in place. I do love him, I just can't stand him sometimes. Anyone else have the same experience at least once in awhile? Flora |
| Posted by: valpal59 23-Sep-2008, 01:10 PM |
| Yes Ma'am!!! I am 49 and hubby and I have been married for 29 years. I love him with my whole heart, but sometimes...... In the same breath, he puts up with alot from me. The perimenopause part of life has turned me into someone I don't recognize at times. Hot flashes, mood swings, and "not tonight". I'll be glad when this is over with.Val |
| Posted by: Harlot 23-Sep-2008, 04:05 PM | ||
Althea,I love mine. As I said I have mine for 4 years and something happened with the motor. I went to the store when I brought it at told them what it did , they made a phone call ,handed me a box told me to put the motor in it when my new one came UPS. 4 days later I had a new one at NO charge and still sleeping like a baby.  |
| Posted by: flora 23-Sep-2008, 04:27 PM |
| Valpal59: Thanks, I feel more humane. I know most of it is probably perimenopause. But don't men suffer the same condition? I think Mid Life Crisis is another name for it. (smile) We get called insane and they get a new wife that is half their age. Flora |
| Posted by: valpal59 23-Sep-2008, 06:24 PM |
| Flora Call me insane!!!!! If hubby wants a younger woman, then she has to take all of it. Laundry, messes, etc. LOL |
| Posted by: leenie 23-Sep-2008, 11:10 PM |
| Don't worry Flora...I think all married people feel that way at least occasionally... One minute loving them and the next minute wondering what planet they came from and trying to figure out a fast way to send them back there..... |
| Posted by: flora 24-Sep-2008, 07:36 AM |
| Thanks ladies, I feel better just venting. Valpal59, I wonder if the younger women would put up with what we do sometimes. Leenie, thanks for helping. But girl, what are you doing up at 1 AM? Don't you have a wedding coming up? You are going to need all the rest you can get. Flora |
| Posted by: valpal59 24-Sep-2008, 07:56 AM | ||
Not in this lifetime. On GMA this morning they were talking about blondes and brunettes. They said brunettes married richer men. I looked at hubby and he looked at me and we both broke out laughing. Told him to show me the money.LOL They need to do better research. |
| Posted by: John Clements 24-Sep-2008, 10:17 AM |
| Hi girls; I’ve got a question. If I'm wearing a kilt, can I post on this thread? |
| Posted by: valpal59 24-Sep-2008, 10:27 AM | ||
Yes sir you can. The only requirement is that you have to post a picture of yourself in the kilt. |
| Posted by: John Clements 24-Sep-2008, 12:23 PM | ||
Well valpal59, if you click no my name there is a shot of me in a kilt. But it’s not showing any leg. I mean I wouldn’t want anyone to think that I was vane… or anything. |
| Posted by: flora 24-Sep-2008, 01:05 PM |
| Hey, we have a peeping John. (Sorry!) If you are brave enough to come into a room of menopausal women, let the game begin. Flora |
| Posted by: valpal59 24-Sep-2008, 02:42 PM | ||
Although that is a very nice picture indeed, it will not work. I couldn't see the kilt. |
| Posted by: John Clements 25-Sep-2008, 08:27 AM | ||
Hi valpa59; Sorry but you’ll have to take my word that I’m wearing a kilt in that photo, since I don’t know how to post another photo. But let me ask you this… Do you think the woolen tartan around my waist; are trousers that I play golf in? I think not. Boy you girls are tough here. JC |
| Posted by: Lady-of-Avalon 25-Sep-2008, 02:47 PM |
| Well as it should be John. I'm willing to guide you into the process to post another photo of you if you want...it'll be my pleasure and I'm sure the ladies will appreciate to see one real man in kilt....not just the half ot it... LOA |
| Posted by: John Clements 27-Sep-2008, 10:32 AM | ||
I’m working on it Diane, but you know they said I was slow back in grade school, and they were right because I still feel like I’m trying to catch up. In the mean time I’m thinking about a sex change. JC |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 27-Sep-2008, 06:42 PM |
| John, there's nothing wrong with getting in touch with your feminine side, I'm sure once you touch base with it, you will be wanting to get back in touch with your former self! No man could go thru what a woman has to endure!!!! |
| Posted by: John Clements 27-Sep-2008, 06:52 PM | ||
Hi Patti; First off…your comment deserves much more then a wink and a grin, I’d say a hardy laugh was in order. Second…I’ve been thinking how this all got started, and I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s not the kilt that makes the man. It’s the other way around. JC |
| Posted by: Harlot 27-Sep-2008, 07:23 PM |
| I have always heard it said,"That a man has to do what a man has to do" or something like that. Have fun with it. |
| Posted by: John Clements 27-Sep-2008, 07:29 PM | ||
I’ve heard that too Harlot, so if you’ll excuse me now. I have to go take out the garbage. |
| Posted by: leenie 04-Oct-2008, 09:01 PM |
| I never turn down the chance to see a man wearing a kilt....just something about them...hmmm... whew! made it through the decorating, rehearsals and wedding without any disasters.... now to get my son married possibly next year, they haven't set the date yet..speaking of kilts, I'll be seeing many, many men wearing them in a couple of weeks at an encampment we go to every year, can't wait. |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 12-Oct-2008, 01:31 PM |
| Many years ago, my daughter and I were shopping at the local Target store and we turned a corner to be met by a stunning man wearing a fine kilt and a t-shirt that said something along the lines of 'Real Men Wear Kilts'. We stopped in our tracks and both turned to watch him walk by, admiring his gams and his, ahem, kilt too, and to our horror he looked back at us and flashed a megawatt grin. We were so embarrased he caught us gawking!! Wow, was he a doll. |
| Posted by: Harlot 12-Oct-2008, 02:13 PM |
| So where is this you live that there are MEN in Kilts? I need to move there soon! |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 12-Oct-2008, 08:05 PM |
| I haven't seen a guy in a kilt in some time...I used to attend a Celtic festival in my area in August, but dang it for some strange reason they moved it. Talking about a broken heart, I cried for days! |
| Posted by: flora 13-Oct-2008, 05:14 PM |
| The latest edition of the Scottish Lion has two nice looking gents in kilts on the front. I can't help but think of my mother who would sigh and say "Would you look at those bees knees! My question is, if they can come up with very interesting calendars (firefighters, hunks, etc.) why can't they do Men in Kilts? Flora |
| Posted by: valpal59 13-Oct-2008, 05:52 PM |
| That would be nice. |
| Posted by: Harlot 13-Oct-2008, 06:22 PM | ||
Now that would be something I know I would buy,two of them one for home and the other one for work. |
| Posted by: flora 14-Oct-2008, 06:46 AM |
| I did a quick look on the internet last night and I found where the Nevada Scottish Society did a 2008 calendar but I didn't see anything for 2009. Maybe there are others out there. Anyone know? Flora |
| Posted by: Harlot 14-Oct-2008, 07:24 AM |
| Maybe if we all write letters, fill up their mail box asking for them to do one every year. Tell them that we are "Men In Kilts" depraved. |
| Posted by: flora 14-Oct-2008, 07:31 AM |
| There are alot of websites about men in kilts. Some were pretty revealing. Make sure the children and husbands aren't around. But I willing to make the sacrifice if we can find the calendar. Flora |
| Posted by: valpal59 14-Oct-2008, 07:45 AM |
| 2008 was all I found also. I sent emails to several of the companies that seel calendars asking them to do a calendar of "Men In Kilts". Hopefully they will listen. |
| Posted by: Harlot 14-Oct-2008, 09:49 AM |
| I sent off 3 email's I even told them I wanted two(make their sales go up LOL) I will post if I hear back from any of them. |
| Posted by: Harlot 14-Oct-2008, 10:28 AM |
| WOW this fast!!!!! Mitie: There is a 2009 version. Our website is in the process of being updated. When it is completed, you (and the other ladies) should be able to order calendars via paypal. If you don't want to use paypal or don't wish to wait, you can send a check made out to NSSC (Nevada Society of Scottish Clans) to Anne Macko, 1135 Terminal Way, Suite 207B, Reno, NV 89502. They are $15 each plus shipping and handling. For two calendars that would be $32.50. By the way, I think it is the best yet and we are already starting to get models for 2010. Anne Macko Chairman/Editor NSSC Calendar Committe So I must do my ordering!!!!! |
| Posted by: valpal59 14-Oct-2008, 10:31 AM |
| Way to go Harlot. Will keep checking the website. Really need a calendar for home and work. |
| Posted by: flora 14-Oct-2008, 11:28 AM |
| Yes, this is great. I gather there are other ladies out there drooling, I mean yearning, for a great calendar. Thanks again Flora |
| Posted by: flora 14-Oct-2008, 11:31 AM |
| By the way, I have to order four. I have already been given orders from friends and daughter & daughter-in-law. Flora |
| Posted by: Harlot 14-Oct-2008, 11:45 AM |
| This is the email I sent: Hello my name is Mitie Shipe and I live in Michiagn. Some women and I were talking about not seeing enough Men In Kilts. Someone said something about a calendar and the search was on. I found your site and was woundering if you might be doing another one. The site we all belong to is celticradio.net,there is a forum that we women do alot of chatting on is called "girls room only -where did it go" and men in kilts keeps coming up how we don't get to see much of them unless at the games. So if you could do another calendar I for one want 2, one for home and one for work. Thank You Mitzie (aka Harlot) |
| Posted by: valpal59 14-Oct-2008, 01:38 PM |
| I have not heard back from any of the emails I sent. Hip Hip HooRah for Lady Harlot!!!!  I am going to change the subject. I want to change the skin care products that I use. What does everyone else use? I still have occassional breakouts on my chin, lines around my eyes and lines on my forhead ( from all of my deep thinking LOL). My skin is not dry (yet). My boss's wife sells Beauty Control products. This is what I have been using and I am really not seeing a difference except that my skin is softer. |
| Posted by: Harlot 14-Oct-2008, 01:52 PM |
| Olay everything . My mom used it and she started me with it. She was 93 years old when she passed and was told she didn't look even 80. Then it could be genes too. I've been told I don't look my age either,same for daughter. |
| Posted by: flora 14-Oct-2008, 05:58 PM |
| For skin moisterizers and treatments I use Philosophy products. For makeup I use Bare Minerals. Florida is a hard place to get moister for the skin without causing breakouts. Flora |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 14-Oct-2008, 06:21 PM |
| ok girls, now that we've discussed skin products let's go back to men in kilts ...if you girls want a big awwwwww...go to photobucket.com...type... men in kilts using images and look to your heart's content!!!! talk about some butt slappin' guys, I think I feel a hot flash coming on!!! Ok, now you can get back to your skin products, if your still thinking of skin products!!! |
| Posted by: Leelee 14-Oct-2008, 06:33 PM |
Awesome, I'll be sure to check out the Website.  As for Skin Products, Arbonne is excellent, made by as Swiss Company; no preservatives & is wonderful for those that have sensitive skin. It's available for all skin types. They even have a line for men & children. Now back to our Sponsor, Men in Kilts |
| Posted by: flora 14-Oct-2008, 06:40 PM |
| Well gee, I think "thinking of skin products" goes right along with men in kilts, does it not? It is just a different area of the skin. Flora |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 14-Oct-2008, 06:43 PM |
| hey flora, I guess your right about that! |
| Posted by: Harlot 14-Oct-2008, 06:43 PM |
| I have some of them on myspace profile hunks! |
| Posted by: flora 14-Oct-2008, 06:48 PM |
| But on a different note about skin, tell me what you think. My husband and I were in an italian restaurant eating lunch. There was a young lady there that apparently worked there but was not on the clock so to speak. She had a pair of jeans on that were as low as a bikini. And of course her top didn't come down below the belly button. My husband said he should ask when the show was about to start. I felt kind of turned off by this display in a restaurant. Am I being old fashioned? Flora |
| Posted by: valpal59 14-Oct-2008, 07:19 PM |
| Oh my Maggiemahone, the hot flashes have set in. LOL Thanks for the website. Flora; Call me old fashioned, but to me they get a little carried away with the skimpy clothes. |
| Posted by: Harlot 14-Oct-2008, 07:30 PM |
I wonder what the guys would think of us ladies if they were too seethis now   |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 14-Oct-2008, 08:16 PM |
| no flora, today there's nothing left for the imagination. there's just too much skin showing, be it thin or not so thin! valpal, I'm glad I made your day a little more happier. Now I'm going over to medivial kingdom and wipe out an army or two!!! First, I have to play the damsel in distress! Hey, it's been fun girls...watch out for those MEN IN KILTS! I do like Barleyjuice..., What's up Yours |
| Posted by: valpal59 14-Oct-2008, 08:24 PM |
| Hurry on over to the game. |
| Posted by: flora 14-Oct-2008, 10:23 PM |
| Just a quick update on the Men in Kilts Calendar. There is a 2008 Men Kilts with Leaf Blower. It is done by Jennie Breeden and looks to be hilarious. Flora |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 15-Oct-2008, 10:00 AM |
| you mean a leaf blower that blow leaves! are they blowing the kilts up! that could be dangerous! |
| Posted by: flora 15-Oct-2008, 10:19 AM |
| You betcha!!!!! I couldn't help but get a mental picture in my head about a leaf blower made by "Tool Man - Tim Tyler in the sitcom Home Improvements and hearing that "laugh" he would always make. I'm still giggling. Flora |
| Posted by: flora 17-Oct-2008, 10:00 AM |
| O.k. Ladies, here is a new question. What is your favorite perfume? Have you had one that a gentleman has actually commented on? I don't want to say "noticed" because they will always say "I noticed. I just didn't say anything." Do you wear only one or different ones for different moods? Flora |
| Posted by: flora 17-Oct-2008, 03:29 PM |
| O.K. girls, go over to the "Men's Club" and let them know we have been there. Flora |
| Posted by: valpal59 17-Oct-2008, 03:40 PM | ||
Imari Seduction from Avon is my favorite. Hubby noticed it right off the first time I wore it. I have several others that I wear depending on my mood. Val |
| Posted by: Harlot 17-Oct-2008, 05:36 PM |
| I just came back from the bar but before I left I but on some patchouli oil on and hey it got me 4 - 16 oz. beers. |
| Posted by: Dogshirt 17-Oct-2008, 06:39 PM | ||
MMMMMMMM!!!!! I LOVE patchouli! Also MUSK!!!!!!!!!! And what's up MINE? FREEDOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Posted by: valpal59 17-Oct-2008, 07:24 PM | ||
You go girl!!!! |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 17-Oct-2008, 07:45 PM |
| I've been over to the mens club. Their interest right now is females, just like ours are MALES I prefer talking about men any ol' day! I have a question to ask you girls here...when or if you have any 'ME TIME' for yourself what do you like to do? I like to light a few candles, pour myself a glass of wine and read a good book...for a while I was babysitting for 2 of my daughters which equaled 3 children, both of them have been able to quit their jobs and be stay at home mommies. My hubby and I have a lot of time together which is wonderful, but there are just times when I need time for myself. Do you all feel the same way? |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 17-Oct-2008, 07:47 PM | ||||
has John came back from taking out the garbage? where are you, John? |
| Posted by: valpal59 17-Oct-2008, 08:20 PM |
| I don't get to do it very often but I like to light some candles, fill the tub and turn the jets on. Sit back and relax with a glass of wine and a historical romance while listening to Celtic music. To me that is heaven. Sometimes its nice to just have the world go away for a little while. Val |
| Posted by: flora 18-Oct-2008, 06:08 AM |
| I have to be outside. Either working in the garden or lying around working on the suntan. I really miss horseback riding also. It used to be you could get on a horse and ride all day. Not much land left anymore. Flora |
| Posted by: gaberlunzie 19-Oct-2008, 12:23 PM |
| If I have time to myself I have to favorite ways to spend it. One is to go outside and to take a long, long walk along the river, savoring the fresh air, watching the water flow and all the life in and near it. It gives me such a peaceful feeling to be surrounded by all the beauty Mother Earth is offering to us and to feel one with it. But depending on my mood I also love to turn on soft music, llight some candles and lit some incense sticks, to grab a book and to leave the world outside for a little while. |
| Posted by: Harlot 19-Oct-2008, 12:42 PM |
| While CR was down I needed something to do so if you'd like to see men in Kilts go to Livesearch.com they have 5,250 for your veiwing pleasure |
| Posted by: flora 19-Oct-2008, 06:23 PM |
| Well no wonder her avatar is a little fuzzy. She was trying to be in 5, 250 places at one time. Way to go, girl. |
| Posted by: Harlot 19-Oct-2008, 07:59 PM |
All them men Oh I mean kilts.  |
| Posted by: flora 21-Oct-2008, 05:43 PM |
| Why is it that we can take criticism from our "girl friends" but if our loved one mentions a little personal advice we get hurt. I tell my husband that I am on a diet and he listens to me rant and rave over how unhappy I am with myself. But if he so much as says "I don't think you really need that" when I am eating, I practically take his head off. Anyone else have any thoughts? Flora |
| Posted by: valpal59 22-Oct-2008, 07:07 PM |
| O.K. I give up. Why is it when things are going steady, something comes up and bites you in the backside? The washer, dryer and stove all just died at the same time. I almost had a heart attack when I started looking at new ones. They are a lot more expensive than they were 13 years ago when I bought these. |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 22-Oct-2008, 07:34 PM |
| valpal, I hope you've recovered from your heart attack. It's ridiculous what appliances cost now. My daughter just purchased a washer and dryer and the cost was a little over $2,400. Maybe you can catch them on sale and save a few bucks. flora, my hubby is always telling me, "You don't need to diet" and then turns around and tells me, "I think you've put on a few pounds"! I used to have no problem losing weight but since this deadly thing called m e n o p a u s e started I am really having a hard time keeping the weight off! Men, can't live with them and can't live without them... |
| Posted by: flora 22-Oct-2008, 08:07 PM |
| Oh valpal, I am so sorry you have had this test. They say bad luck runs in threes. You are good for the year. But look on the bright side, with today's economy, you should be able to find really great deals out there. Don't rule out the scratch and dents deals either. I have had several appliances with little scratches, but they still had the warrenty to them. Great knockoff on the prices. Maggie let me guess. He is just like my husband and hasn't had any problem with weight.  Flora |
| Posted by: flora 22-Oct-2008, 08:15 PM |
| My husband and I were just watching a program called MonsterQuest. It was centered on spiders. They were searching for a camel spider in the West of the US. I have seen the picture of the camel spider from Iraq. I can face down snakes, but I CANNOT tolerate large spiders. And in Florida we have large spiders. What sayest thou my friends? Flora |
| Posted by: valpal59 23-Oct-2008, 09:36 AM |
| Maggie, Yes I have recovered from the heart attack. I spent a little more than I wanted to, but hopefully they will all last at least as long as the old ones did. Flora, I like the way you think. Hopefully things will be good for the year. (fingers crossed) I am so lucky hubby never says anything about my weight. I have fought it all of my life. Sometimes I think genetics play a part in it. If it does, I'm fighting a losing battle. As far as snakes and spiders, I do not do snakes. The only good snake is a dead snake.  I can deal with spiders as long as I can see them. |
| Posted by: flora 23-Oct-2008, 03:38 PM |
| O.K. It's my turn for a heart attack. I went to take the garbage out (where's that husband when you need him) and lifted the top of the container. Down in the bottom was a snake. A young corn snake I believe. With my attention on him or her, I did not notice the HAIRY spider next to my hand. There's that hair issue again! Forget the poor snake. I did not like that spider with all those eyes and hair. Well, I going back with ammo this time.  |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 23-Oct-2008, 05:27 PM |
do you girls remember this song by Jim Stafford? When flora brought up the subject of spiders and snakes this song came to mind....It's amazing what a person can hear and a song comes to mind!  I don't like spiders and snakesAnd that ain't what it takes to love me You fool, you fool I don't like spiders and snakes And that ain't what it takes to love me Like I wanna be loved by you I'd rather see a spider than a snake! |
| Posted by: flora 23-Oct-2008, 05:35 PM |
| You don't want to see the news article about the 25 year old women that was strangled by her pet boa last night. My heart goes out to the husband who came home and found her. They are debating whether the snake should be put down. There should be no debate and the snake should not be alive now. Flora |
| Posted by: Harlot 23-Oct-2008, 05:59 PM |
| People who have snakes like that are just asking for trouble. |
| Posted by: valpal59 23-Oct-2008, 07:39 PM | ||
Oh now that made me feel old "Thank-you very much". I can not understand why anyone would have a snake as a pet. |
| Posted by: flora 25-Oct-2008, 07:02 PM |
| Well Ladies I learned something new today. I was looking for a new bra. Talk about sticker price shock. La Perla bras run around 200 to 300 dollars. I mean really. How many ladies out there pay that much for a bra? You not only have to consider rib size and cup size, they now have swell size. And no that does not apply to your husband. It has to do with how much you want to swell above the bra! We have a rating from 1 to 5. It used to be that the function of the bra was to contain. Now I have to figure out how much I am going to swell. Great. Flora |
| Posted by: Harlot 25-Oct-2008, 07:49 PM |
| Just what kind of store were in that has bras that cost that much? I do belive the most I have paid for one was $20.00 and I don't feel I got my moneys worth out of it. On the swelling part I guess it would depend on what you are doing at the time of wearing it .LOL I remember the freedom of the 70's and not wearing one. |
| Posted by: flora 28-Oct-2008, 05:56 PM |
| I had to laugh at my husband today. We usually go camping about now but we have had to put it off until two weeks. We do primitive camping, so we are keeping an eye on the weather. Why is it guys cannot admit when they are cold? We went for a walk today and he had to see if I was going to wear a sweatshirt first. He's telling me, he doesn't think I'm going to be able to tough it out. Who was the one to put the heater on first? I couldn't let that one go. Now it is going to be a battle of woman against man in who can do it. Flora |
| Posted by: flora 29-Oct-2008, 08:02 AM |
| Ladies: Have you seen Daniel Craig's abdominals in the new Bond movie? Wow! You know I didn't like him in the last one but he really brought it to a new level. I think he will be second in my favorites for Bond men. Sean will always be first. Flora |
| Posted by: valpal59 29-Oct-2008, 08:13 AM | ||
I'll keep an eye out for it. Flora, you go girl. I have faith that you will win the battle. Val |
| Posted by: valpal59 19-Nov-2008, 06:21 PM |
| WOOHOO!!! Hugh Jackman was named People's "Sexiest Man Alive". Val |
| Posted by: Harlot 19-Nov-2008, 06:47 PM |
| Oh Val I seen this on the news just now. The news lady says and I quote"Oh I guess he's OK, Ok thats all she could say. I want to hand her my glasses to help her see better. If you can watch Oraph on Friday they are having a show (part 2) on everything thing you as a female wanted to know about SEX. I watched the frist part last Friday and learned some things I did not know. Oh to have someone to try this stuff out on. |
| Posted by: valpal59 19-Nov-2008, 08:16 PM |
| I don't get to watch Oprah. I'm at work when it is on. If I can remember, I'll set the VCR to record it. Sounds like I missed some good tips. Just my luck" A day late and a dollar short". Val |
| Posted by: Harlot 20-Nov-2008, 06:19 AM |
| Maybe she will have reruns!!!! |
| Posted by: flora 20-Nov-2008, 08:54 AM |
| GMAC did a small interview this morning. He definitely looks better with a shadow beard on the face instead of clean shaven. I am looking forward to seeing Australia. Did anyone see the movie The Man from Snowy River? It has a similiar theme but has horses. I always base an actor or movie on how well they can ride horses. I wonder how well Jack can ride? |
| Posted by: Harlot 20-Nov-2008, 02:06 PM |
| I have seen the previews and OH!!!!!!! does he set a horse just fine. His moleskin clothes he wears Lordy,Lordy. The Man From Snowy Rivers great movie. Watched it with my dad. In WW2 he was wounded and was sent to Sidney to the hospital there. He said that if he could ever go back he'd stay there . He told me that some of the guys and him took off for leave (before getting sent back to the war) and went into the Outback,that was his favorite place he said. |
| Posted by: flora 21-Nov-2008, 08:53 PM |
| Oh gee I hope this is alright to post this here. What did one sagging breast say to the other? If we go much lower, they will call us nuts. Sorry! It was Girls night out. We had a blast. |
| Posted by: valpal59 02-Dec-2008, 04:12 PM |
| This would be me. LOL ________________________ A WOMAN'S WEEK AT THE GYM If you read this without laughing out loud, there is something wrong with you. This is dedicated to everyone who ever attempted to get into a regular workout routine. Dear Diary, For my birthday this year, my daughter (the dear) purchased a week of personal training at the local health club for me. Although I am still in great shape since being a high school football cheerleader 43 years ago, I decided it would be a good idea to go ahead and give it a try. I called the club and made my reservations with a personal trainer named Belinda, who identified herself as a 26-year-old aerobics instructor and model for athletic clothing and swim wear. My daughter seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started! The club encouraged me to keep a diary to chart my progress. _____________________________ MONDAY: Started my day at 6:00 a.m. Tough to get out of bed, but found it was well worth it when I arrived at the health club to find Belinda waiting for me. She is something of a Greek goddess - with blond hair, dancing eyes and a dazzling white smile. Woo Hoo!! Belinda gave me a tour and showed me the machines. I enjoyed watching the skillful way in which she conducted her aerobics class after my workout today. Very inspiring! Belinda was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was already aching from holding it in the whole time she was around. This is going to be a FANTASTIC week-!! _______________________________ TUESDAY: I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the door. Belinda made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar into the air then she put weights on it! My legs were a little wobbly on the treadmill, but I made the full mile. Belinda's rewarding smile made it all worthwhile. I feel GREAT!! It's a whole new life for me. _______________________________ WEDNESDAY: The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying the toothbrush on the counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I believe I have a hernia in both pectorals. Driving was OK as long as I didn't try to steer or stop. I parked on top of a GEO in the club parking lot. Belinda was impatient with me, insisting that my screams bothered other club members. Her voice is a little too perky for that early in the morning and when she scolds, she gets this nasally whine that is VERY annoying. My chest hurt when I got on the treadmill, so Belinda put me on the stair monster. Why the heck would anyone invent a machine to simulate an activity rendered obsolete by elevators? Belinda told me it would help me get in shape and enjoy life. She said some other crap too. _______________________________ THURSDAY: Belinda was waiting for me with her vampire-like teeth exposed as her thin, cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn't help being a half an hour late - it took me that long to tie my shoes. Belinda took me to work out with dumbbells. When she was not looking, I ran and hid in the restroom. She sent another skinny witch to find me.Then, as punishment, she put me on the rowing machine -- which I sank. _______________________________ FRIDAY: I hate that witch Belinda more than any human being has ever hated any other human being in the history of the world. Stupid, skinny, anemic, anorexic little cheerleader. If there was a part of my body I could move without unbearable pain, I would beat her with it. Belinda wanted me to work on my triceps. I don't have any triceps! And if you don't want dents in the floor, don't hand me the stupid barbells or anything that weighs more than a sandwich. The treadmill flung me off and I landed on a health and nutrition teacher.. Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like the drama coach or the choir director? ________________________________ SATURDAY: Belinda left a message on my answering machine in her grating, shrilly voice wondering why I did not show up today. Just hearing her voice made me want to smash the machine with my planner; however, I lacked the strength to even use the TV remote and ended up catching eleven straight hours of the Weather Channel. _______________________________ I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and thank GOD that this week is over. I will also pray that next year my daughter (the little brat) will choose a gift for me that is fun -- like a root canal or a hysterectomy. I still say if God had wanted me to bend over, he would have sprinkled the floor with diamonds!!! |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 03-Dec-2008, 09:50 AM |
| Ooooh, that is a RIOT!! SB |
| Posted by: flora 06-Dec-2008, 05:51 PM |
| I had to go back and reread all the pages. They are just as good as a Girls Night Out. As I sit here posting, my weight machine gathers dust in the corner. I know January is looming so close and the battle to lose the weight will begin again. I find that I have to devote more time then I have available during the day to get less weight off. Has anyone come up with a good battle plan? My periods seem to be skipping every other month and the hot flashes are getting worse at night. There should be a diet pill specifically for menopausal women. Has anyone gotten good results with a certain diet pill? If so, please share the info. Flora |
| Posted by: valpal59 07-Dec-2008, 07:13 AM |
| Flora, Welcome to the peri-menopausal group. I have an exercise bike that pretty much just gathers dust. I really need to get back on it. I work in a large building that all of the offices form a big square. If it is slow, I'll walk around it at a brisk pace as often as I can. I haven't tried any diet pills. I just try to eat right (which doesn't always happen). If you find a good diet pill, let me know. Val |
| Posted by: Harlot 07-Dec-2008, 11:26 AM |
| My son was here Friday night,(his wife works a night shift) and was doing some Christmas shopping,well he had to take my daughter in-law her dinner. When he came back here he said that I should go and see her some night as I would love to talk to the security guard that they have there. It seems that the lad is from Scotland. Son tells him that we have some Scots heritage and that I would like to go there sometime. I guess the thing to do is get to really know my daughter in-law by way of a lad from Scotland( maybe he has a kilt ). |
| Posted by: valpal59 07-Dec-2008, 01:21 PM |
| You go girl. If he has a kilt maybe he would post a picture here for the nice ladies. LOL It would also be nice to spend some time with your daughter in-law. I am lucky as my mother in-law is like my second mother. Val |
| Posted by: Harlot 27-Dec-2008, 08:09 PM | ||
MY son is at the place here his wife works, well the phones rings and he says he has someone who would like to say Hi. BOY what a voice I hear but the lad from Scotland!!!!!!! We talked for about 20mins or so, I feel like I have died and went to heaven. He says I should come with my son sometime so we could talk longer. Oh to be 24 again. |
| Posted by: flora 30-Dec-2008, 11:58 AM |
| Well now Harlot, what does age have to do with it? I am sure he would enjoy a good home-cooked meal. As the New Year approaches I am cleaning out things that were not used in 2008. I am seriously considering getting rid of my high heel shoes. In Florida we are usually casual, but still I hesitate. How about it girls? Do you still use your high heels? Are we talking 4 to 6 inches heels? And what about those horrid things (that I am sure were invented by a man) - Panty hose? Give me your thoughts on the subject. Flora |
| Posted by: valpal59 30-Dec-2008, 01:48 PM |
| Flora, I have recently forced myself to realize that I have to give up my heels as the older I get the weaker my ankles get.  Most of my heels are 3" heels. If I don't give them up I am really going to hurt myself someday. As far as the pantyhose, I jetted those a long time ago. I wear the longer skirts and dresses (only when I have to) so I just wear the knee hi hose. Pants and capris are my clothing of choice. COMFORT Val |
| Posted by: lschillinger 30-Dec-2008, 02:56 PM |
| Hot flashes - Thankfully I've never had to worry about those. Although, my stepgrandmtoher used to get them horribly. They'd fog up her glasses! She stopped taking HRT because of the cancer risk. She actually found relief with herbal things. There is something they sell at GNC that is supposed to help. It's specifically for this problem. There is a pill you take in the AM and one in the PM. If you can't find it or are interested in it let me know and I will ask her what it was she was taking. I know it helped her tremendously. Spot bot - I have one, I don't like it at all, spot shot in the can works much better! I've been able to get grease out of my carpet with that. You spray it on the stain pretty much disappears, just blot with a white cloth, and thats all you have to do until its gone. I actually used my spot bot maybe twice. It may be good for things like pet stains though. Wrinkles - I recently bought some spray that downy makes thats supposed to "release" wrinkles. It seems to help for non major wrinkles (the ones that are more like creases it works a little but doesn't completely get rid of them). I'm not sure if it works because of whats in the spray or just because you are getting it moist. But it does help. Especially if you are on the run! I recently had to be at my husbands christmas party right after work, so silly me, I wore the most easily wrinkled skirt I owned all day at work. I ran home and gave it a few sprays and snap it in the air a few times, and most of the wrinkles came out and the ones that didn't definitely improved. Hope that helps... |
| Posted by: Harlot 30-Dec-2008, 02:57 PM | ||
Oh flora trust me from someone who knows all about youngin's... I hate to say this but I spent 12 years with someone who was 17 years younger then myself,will "never" I repeat "NEVER" do that again. I have raised all the kids I plan too. I shall look upon them as sons. I will give you an answer on what to do with your heels, I myself stand 5'7 1 /2" and there is no way I would wear 4 or 6 inch heels I'd just be to tall,and how can oneself walk in them I have enough trouble with just maybe a 1 to 2 inch heel. So unless you have really good health insurance I would get rid of them. Pantyhose the last time I had a pair of them was when my daughter was getting married and that was 7 years ago,shows you how offen I get that dressed up. |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 09-Jan-2009, 11:33 AM | ||
Honey, I ditched my high heels years ago. I despised them anyway but after seeing what years of wearing high-heeled, pointy toe shoes did to my poor 73-yr. old mama's feet I said nooo, that's not going to happen to me. She has a bunions and hammer-toe, and her feet are literally deformed now to the point that surgery is going to be necessary when she can't put up with the pain any more. And the podiatrist says heels and pointy toe shoes are to blame. I confess I don't mind pantyhose, cause those with the control top help control my tummy. SB |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 10-Jan-2009, 08:00 PM |
| You ladies know what they call stilettos ! I still like to wear high heels every now and then. My feet do hurt afterwards, but what's a little pain to try to look good When pantyhose came out, I thought that was one of the best fashion inventions ever. I remember many many moons ago garter belts and hose. SB, I hope your mamma does well with her surgery. |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 14-Jan-2009, 10:44 AM |
Thanks, I appreciate that! She's pretty scared about it because the surgery is complex, breaking this toe bone and that bone there & reattaching this and that, and she'll be off her feet for many weeks. I teased her by saying she ought to get them to just amputate the offending toes and be done with it. The look on her face was priceless!! At least I got her to laugh about it. |
| Posted by: Harlot 17-Jan-2009, 04:10 PM |
| This was sent to me and I still haven't stopped laughing!!!! WOMAN'S PERFECT BREAKFAST She's sitting at the table with her gourmet coffee. Her son is on the cover of the Wheaties box. Her daughter is on the cover of Business Week. Her boyfriend is on the cover of Playgirl. And her husband is on the back of the milk carton. Keep reading-they get better!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOMEN'S REVENGE 'Cash, check or charge?' I asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet, I noticed a remote control for a television set in her purse. 'So, do you always carry your TV remote?' I asked. 'No,' she replied, 'but my husband refused to come shopping with me, and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legally.' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNDERSTANDING WOMEN (A MAN'S PERSPECTIVE) I know I'm not going to understand women. I'll never understand how you can take boiling hot wax, pour it onto your upper thigh, rip the hair out by the root, and still be afraid of a spider. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CIGARETTES AND TAMPONS A man walks into a pharmacy and wanders up & down the aisles. The sales girl notices him and asks him if she can help him. He answers that he is looking for a box of tampons for his wife. She directs him down the correct aisle. A few minutes later, he deposits a huge bag of cotton balls and a ball of string on the counter. She says, confused, 'Sir, I thought you were looking for some tampons for your wife? He answers, 'You see, it's like this, yesterday, I sent my wife to the store to get me a carton of cigarettes, and she came back with a tin of tobacco and some rolling papers; cause it's sooo-ooo--oo-ooo much cheaper. So, I figure if I have to roll my own ......... so does she. (I figure this guy is the one on the milk carton!) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WIFE VS. HUSBAND A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically, 'Relatives of yours?' 'Yep,' the wife replied, 'in-laws.' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORDS A husband read an article to his wife about how many words women use a day. 30,000 to a man's 15,000. The wife replied, 'The reason has to be because we have to repeat everything to men... The husband then turned to his wife and asked, 'What?' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CREATION A man said to his wife one day, 'I don't know how you can be so stupid and so beautiful all at the same time. 'The wife responded, 'Allow me to explain. God made me beautiful so you would be attracted to me; God made me stupid so I would be attracted to you! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO DOES WHAT A man and his wife were having an argument about who should brew the coffee each morning. The wife said, 'You should do it because you get up first, and then we don't have to wait as long to get our coffee. The husband said, 'You are in charge of cooking around here and you should do it, because that is your job, and I can just wait for my coffee.' Wife replies, 'No, you should do it, and besides, it is in the Bible that the man should do the coffee.' Husband replies, 'I can't believe that, show me.' So she fetched the Bible, and opened the New Testament and showed him at the top of several pages, that it indeed says . 'HEBREWS' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Silent Treatment A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treatment. Suddenly, the man realized that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early morning business flight. Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper, 'Please wake me at 5:00 AM.' He left it where he knew she would find it. The next morning, the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 AM and he had missed his flight Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife hadn't wakened him, when he noticed a piece of paper by the bed. The paper said, 'It is 5:00 AM. Wake up.' Men are not equipped for these kinds of contests. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- God may have created man before woman, but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece |
| Posted by: valpal59 17-Jan-2009, 04:16 PM |
| Loved them. Thanks for sharing. Val |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 21-Jan-2009, 09:46 AM |
| I actually used the one about Hebrews & the guy is supposed to make coffee 'cause its Biblical! My sweet hubby really does make coffee for us every morning anyway, and one day I told him that's the way it ought to be because the Bible says so. He really laughed at that one! SB |
| Posted by: valpal59 22-Jan-2009, 02:03 PM |
| Had to share this with you all. Val The New Motto for 2009!! Start it early!!! Put on your "big girl" panties and deal with it. A POEM ABOUT OUR GIRLFRIENDS Someone will always be prettier. Someone will always be smarter. Some of their houses will be bigger. Some will drive a better car. Their children will do better in school. And their husband will fix more things around the house. So let it go, and love you and your circumstances. Think about it! The prettiest woman in the world can have hell in her heart. And the most highly favored woman on your job may be unable to have children. And the richest woman you know, she's got the car, the house, the clothes~~~~ might be lonely. And the word says, 'If I have not Love, I am nothing.' So, again, love you. Love who you are. Look in the mirror in the morning and smile and say, 'I am too Blessed to be Stressed and too Anointed, to be Disappointed!' 'Winners make things happen~ ~ Losers let things happen.' Be 'Blessed' Ladies~~~~~ |
| Posted by: flora 22-Jan-2009, 04:41 PM |
| That was great!!!!! Thanks for sharing. Flora |
| Posted by: valpal59 23-Jan-2009, 10:07 AM |
| So True....... To realize The value of a sister Ask someone Who doesn't have one. To realize The value of ten years: Ask a newly Divorced couple. To realize The value of four years: Ask a graduate. To realize The value of one year: Ask a student who Has failed a final exam. To realize The value of nine months: Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn. To realize The value of one month: Ask a mother who has given birth to A premature baby. To realize The value of one week: Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper. To realize The value of one minute: Ask a person Who has missed the train, bus or plane. To realize The value of one-second: Ask a person Who has survived an accident. Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have. You will treasure it even more when you can share it with someone special. To realize the value of a friend or family member: LOSE ONE. The origin of this letter is unknown, But it brings good luck to everyone who passes it on. Peace, love and prosperity to all! Remember... hold on tight to the ones you love! |
| Posted by: Harlot 23-Jan-2009, 10:25 AM |
| That is so true. Thanks for sharing this Harlot |
| Posted by: flora 23-Jan-2009, 05:54 PM |
| Does anyone ever watch the program Kitchen Nightmares with Gordan Ramsey? I just happen to catch a segment while he was in Inverness, Scotland. To help the chefs become more aware of what the public was looking for he had all the chefs put on kilts. What a women's dream ---- 5 men in the kitchen cooking with kilts on!!!!! Flora |
| Posted by: Harlot 23-Jan-2009, 11:44 PM |
| Oh why yes and you were not dreaming flora you were awake. |
| Posted by: valpal59 24-Jan-2009, 01:28 PM |
| Bummer, I missed it. Val |
| Posted by: flora 27-Jan-2009, 03:32 PM |
| By the time the Lord made woman, He was into his sixth day of working overtime. An angel appeared and said, "Why are you spending so much time on this one?' And the Lord answered, 'Have you seen my spec sheet on her? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic, have over 200 movable parts, all replaceable and able to run on diet coke and leftovers, have a lap that can hold four children at one time, have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart and she will do everything with only two hands.' The angel was astounded at the requirements. 'Only two hands!? No way! And that's just on the standard model? That's too much work for one day. Wait until tomorrow to finish.' But I won't,' the Lord protested. 'I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart. She already heals herself when she is sick AND can work 18 hour days.' The angel moved closer and touched the woman. 'But you have made her so soft, Lord.' 'She is soft,' the Lord agreed, 'but I have also made her tough. You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish.' 'Will she be able to think?', asked the angel. The Lord replied, 'Not only will she be able to think, she will be able to reason and negotiate.' The angel then noticed something, and reaching out, touched the woman's cheek. 'Oops, it looks like you have a leak in this model. I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one.' 'That's not a leak,' the Lord corrected, 'that's a tear!' 'What's the tear for?' the angel asked. The Lord said, 'The tear is her way of expressing her joy, her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, her love, her loneliness, her grief and her pride.' The angel was impressed. 'You are a genius, Lord. You thought of everything! Woman is truly amazing.' And she is! Women have strengths that amaze men. They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up to injustice. They go without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding. Their hearts break when a friend suffers. They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they remain strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can help heal a broken heart. Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They'll drive, fly, walk , run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. They bring joy, hope and love. They have compassion and ideals. They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have vital things to say and everything to give. HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN, IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH. |
| Posted by: valpal59 27-Jan-2009, 03:56 PM |
| Flora, That is so true. Val I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging. Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60 &70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I will. I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set. They, too, will get old. I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things. Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect. I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong. So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day(if I feel like it). MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART! MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A RAINBOW OF SMILES ON YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR HEART FOREVER AND EVER! FRIENDS FOREVER! |
| Posted by: valpal59 28-Jan-2009, 11:06 AM |
| Dear Tech Support, Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and I noticed a distinct slowdown in the overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0. In addition, Husband 1.0un-installed many other valuable programs, such as Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5, and then installed undesirable programs such as NBA 5.0, NFL 3.0 and Golf Clubs 4.1. Conversation 8.0 no longer runs, and Housecleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system. Please note that I have tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems, but to no avail. What can I do? Signed, Desperate DEAR DESPERATE, First, keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an Entertainment Package, while Husband 1.0 is an operating system. Please enter command: ithoughtyoulovedme.html and try to download Tears 6.2 and do not forget to install the Guilt 3.0 update. If that application works as designed, Husband1.0 should then automatically run the applications Jewelry 2.0 and Flowers 3.5. However, remember, overuse of the above application can cause Husband 1.0 to default to Grumpy Silence 2.5, Happy Hour 7.0 or Beer 6.1. Please note that Beer 6. 1 is a very bad program that will download the Farting and Snoring Loudly Beta. Whatever you do, DO NOT under any circumstances install Mother-In-Law 1.0 (it runs a virus in the background that will eventually seize control of all your system resources.) In addition, please do not attempt to reinstall the Boyfriend 5.0 program. These are unsupported applications and will crash Husband 1.0. In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly. You might consider buying additional software to improve memory and performance. We recommend: Cooking 3.0 and Hot Lingerie 7.7. Good Luck Babe! Tech Support |
| Posted by: flora 28-Jan-2009, 11:10 AM |
| Wow. Just caught Liam Neeson's interview on the tv program the View. Wow. I haven't been the movies in months but I am definitely going to see The Target. I could listen to him talk all day. It was mentioned that he was voted the best Irish bed partner. They didn't ask me to that tryout! Did they ask you? I think our vote should count! I want a revote!!! Flora |
| Posted by: Harlot 28-Jan-2009, 11:34 AM |
| flora, do you ever stay up late and watch Late Late night with Crag Ferguson? Here it comes on at 11:35 am on CBS. Love to hear him talk too and I even sent him e-mail with the hopes he will read it on the air. Some of things that come out ofhis mouth well, I just love to hear him talk. I do LMAO watching it. |
| Posted by: flora 01-Feb-2009, 06:18 PM |
| Harlot I have seen him a couple of times and I know what you are talking about. What is it about a scottish or irish accent that melts a person? Well I am so tired of worrying over the economy. What's spring fashion colors going to be? So far I have seen the boho look coming back which is great. I think bold and bright will take over to give everyone a lift in their spirits. O.K, girls what will you be wearing? Flora |
| Posted by: Harlot 04-Feb-2009, 10:43 PM |
| A friend of mine sent me this and asked if I would post when I knew alot of women would see it,told I knew just the place. Cancer Update from Johns-Hopkins Bottled water in your car is very dangerous. This is how Sheryl Crow got breast cancer. She was on the Ellen show and saidthis same exact thing. This has been identified as the most common cause of thehigh levels in breast cancer. The Doctor told her: women should not drinkbottled water that has been left in a car. He said that the heat and theplastic of the bottle have certain chemicals that can lead to breast cancer . So please be careful and do not drink bottled water that has been left in a car,and, pass this on to all the women in your life. This information is the kindwe need to know and be aware of ,that just might save us! The heat causestoxins from the plastic to leak into the water and they have found these toxinsinbreast tissue. Use a stain less steel Canteen or a glass bottle when you can!LET EVERYONE WHO HAS A WIFE / GIRLFRIEND / DAUGHTER KNOW PLEASE.This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center aswell. No plastic containers in microwave. No water bottles in freezer No plastic wrap in microwave. A dioxin chemical causes cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze yourplastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Recently, Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital ,wason a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plasticcontainers... This especially applies to foods that contain fat. Image removed by sender.He said that the combination of fat, high heat, andplastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body... Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food.. You get the same results, only without thedioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons... Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerouswhen placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the highheat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and dripinto the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead.Thank you |
| Posted by: valpal59 05-Feb-2009, 09:09 AM | ||
I'm not much into the bold colors and prints. I usually stay with earthtones, pastels and black. I have also noticed that for spring the tops are the shorter lengths. I really like the longer tops to hide parts that just refuse to get smaller. Val |
| Posted by: flora 12-Feb-2009, 06:27 AM |
| Girls I know you would appreciate this! UCLA STUDY (VERY INTERESTING & SHORT) A study worth sharing with friends both male and female: A study conducted by UCLA's Department of Psychiatry has revealed that the kind of face a woman finds attractive on a man can differ depending on where she is in her menstrual cycle. For example: If she is ovulating, she is attracted to men with rugged and masculine features. However, if she is menstruating, or menopausal, she tends to be more attracted to a man with duct tape over his mouth and a spear lodged in his chest while he is on fire. No further studies are expected. Flora |
| Posted by: Harlot 12-Feb-2009, 08:03 AM |
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| Posted by: valpal59 12-Feb-2009, 09:13 AM |
| Great one. Val |
| Posted by: valpal59 12-Feb-2009, 02:42 PM |
| What I Want In A Man! Original List: 1. Handsome 2. Charming 3. Financially successful 4. A caring listener 5. Witty 6. In good shape 7. Dresses with style 8. Appreciates finer thing 9. Full of thoughtful surprises 10. An imaginative, romantic lover What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 32) 1. Nice looking 2. Opens car doors, holds chairs 3. Has enough money for a nice dinner 4. Listens more than talks 5. Laughs at my jokes 6. Carries bags of groceries with ease 7. Owns at least one tie 8. Appreciates a good home-cooked meal 9. Remembers birthdays and anniversaries 10. Seeks romance at least once a week What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 42) 1. Not too ugly 2. Doesn't drive off until I 'm in the car 3. Works steady - splurges on dinner out occasionally 4. Nods head when I'm talking 5. Usually remembers punch lines of jokes 6. Is in good enough shape to rearrange the furniture 7. Wears a shirt that covers his stomach 8. Knows not to buy champagne with screw-top lids 9. Remembers to put the toilet seat down 10. Shaves most weekends What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 52) 1. Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed 2. Doesn't belch or scratch in public 3. Doesn't borrow money too often 4. Doesn't nod off to sleep when I'm venting 5. Doesn't re-tell the same joke too many times 6. Is in good enough shape to get off the couch on weekends 7. Usually wears matching socks and fresh underwear 8. Appreciates a good TV dinner 9. Remembers your name on occasion 10. Shaves some weekends What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 62) 1. Doesn't scare small children 2. Remembers where bathroom is 3. Doesn't require much money for upkeep 4. Only snores lightly when asleep 5. Remembers why he's laughing 6. Is in good enough shape to stand up by himself 7. Usually wears some clothes 8. Likes soft foods 9. Remembers where he left his teeth 10. Remembers that it's the weekend What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 72) 1. Breathing 2. Doesn't miss the toilet. |
| Posted by: Lady-of-Avalon 12-Feb-2009, 02:45 PM |
| It kind of turn a bit ugly at 52...huh!!!! LOA |
| Posted by: flora 12-Feb-2009, 02:57 PM |
| Little Sandy was in the habit of sucking his thumb all the time. His mother tried everything to break him of the habit. Finally, one day she pointed to a fat man with a very large stomach and said that the man had grown his stomach because he did not stop sucking his thumb. The next day the child was with his mother in a supermarket, and he kept staring at a woman with a stomach that was obviously not normal. In fact the woman was very pregnant. Finally the irate woman said to the child, " Stop staring at me like that. You don't know who I am." " No, " said the boy, " but I do know what you have been doing." Flora |
| Posted by: valpal59 20-Feb-2009, 10:29 AM |
I think that this peri-menopausal stuff has damaged my brain. I went in yesterday and had all of my hair whacked off short. Actually I love it but talk about a shock.  Val |
| Posted by: flora 20-Feb-2009, 04:14 PM |
| Oh the freedom!!!!! After wearing my hair half way down my back, I had mine cut. My husband actually had tears. I considered growing it long again and it has reach my shoulders but I am getting it cut again Monday. You can do so much more with it short anyway. Goes with a sassy attitude better! Flora |
| Posted by: Harlot 20-Feb-2009, 04:24 PM |
| Had my hair long for years then cut it. OH how I miss it so once again I am letting it grow back out. I miss the long braid running down the middle of my back the most and I can do it all by myself. |
| Posted by: ctfan20 22-Feb-2009, 03:38 PM |
| Hey My name is Tammy I'm new in here! Im a huge Thunderhead ( fan of celtic thunder for those who dont know) I stumble across celticradio a few days ago on ct fan fourm and thought i would give it a listen and ive been addicted to it ever since! |
| Posted by: flora 22-Feb-2009, 05:01 PM |
| Welcome Tammy!!!!! Great to have another in the Girls Room. Flora |
| Posted by: Harlot 28-Feb-2009, 02:00 PM | ||
Flora, just watched this one for the third time and must say I don't care if it's a rerun I would watch it again and again. Loved the ending part with the kilts going up. |
| Posted by: flora 28-Feb-2009, 02:11 PM |
| Yes, I saw that one again also. I agree with you totally!!!!!! Flora |
| Posted by: flora 01-Mar-2009, 06:17 PM |
| And should we mention the blow up sheep they gave Gordon? Flora |
| Posted by: Harlot 01-Mar-2009, 06:30 PM |
| One more .....The guy taking the picture of what's under the kilt!!!!! |
| Posted by: flora 01-Mar-2009, 06:40 PM |
| I wonder if he will offer a cooking class? They aren't what they used to be!!!!! Flora |
| Posted by: stoirmeil 07-Mar-2009, 12:54 PM |
| One morning the husband returns after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap. Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat out. She motors out a short distance, anchors, and reads her book. Along comes a Game Warden in his boat. He pulls up alongside the woman and says, 'Good morning, Ma'am. What are you doing?' 'Reading a book,' she replies, (thinking, 'Isn't that obvious?') 'You're in a Restricted Fishing Area,' he informs her. 'I'm sorry, officer, but I'm not fishing. I'm reading.' 'Yes, but you have all the equipment. For all I know, you could start at any moment. I'll have to take you in and write you up.' 'For reading a book,' she replies. 'You're in a Restricted Fishing Area,' he informs her again. 'I'm sorry, officer, but I'm not fishing. I'm reading.' 'Yes, but you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment. I'll have to take you in and write you up.' 'If you do that, I'll have to charge you with sexual assault,' says the woman. 'But I haven't even touched you,' says the game warden. 'That's true, but you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment.' 'Have a nice day ma'am,' he said, and he left. MORAL: Never argue with a woman who reads. It's likely she can also think. |
| Posted by: Harlot 10-Mar-2009, 11:42 PM |
| flora,,,I have tears in my eyes and tears running down my face. Craig Feiguson had none other then Gorden Ramsay on tonight. OMG so much bleepin going on.It was so funny. Can't wait for reruns. |
| Posted by: flora 13-Mar-2009, 04:34 PM |
| Ahh, I missed it. I can just imagine. Maybe next time. Flora |
| Posted by: flora 13-Mar-2009, 04:44 PM |
| O.K. Ladies. Out of all the popular tv shows on now, which character is the closest to your husband (past or present) and why? As for my husband I would have to say Gibbs, on NCIS series. Just his mannerism, the expressions on his face and the lack of carrying on a conversation is my husband down to a tee. Flora |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 25-Mar-2009, 08:56 AM | ||
We are avid "24" fans, and I kinda had a crush on Bill Buchanan 'cause he reminds me of my husband: the grey hair, height and build, those nice eyes. He was calm and cool, a voice of reason (like my husband can calm me down when I go ballistic) And Bill had such a great voice, I loved to hear him talk. But then he got killed off the other week! I nearly started crying! Good thing hubby is still healthy and here. Susan |
| Posted by: Harlot 01-Apr-2009, 05:14 PM |
| Ok Ladies,Have you heard what the burning question on every British Women's mind? Why doesn't Michelle Obama carry a handbag? I heard this on the news, they think they can't leave home without it. I do have one but sometime when I know that I will not need I won't take it with me. So I was wondering to you take one with you every where you go? |
| Posted by: flora 01-Apr-2009, 05:47 PM |
If I am by myself, it's too easy to just slip card and i.d. in a pocket and off you go. But if I have grandkids I usually have backup in a purse which I can easily leave locked in car until needed.   Flora |
| Posted by: Harlot 01-Apr-2009, 06:05 PM |
| flora, You sound like me take a purse with lots of gum! One new thing...I watch my two grandkids every Wed. night so I was there tonight. I could not believe what was hanging in my sweet little grand daughters room...A Deer Head!!!! I asked my son in-law if he has ran out of room for the heads, he always laughs at me. |
| Posted by: flora 07-Apr-2009, 04:06 PM |
| Well, Easter is upon us. I usually cook a big dinner, with china, crystal and etc... My husband offered to take us all out to dinner. His thinking is it would be easier on me (does that mean I'm getting old?). But I refused. How many want to smack me on that one? I just like to linger over a meal and watch the grandkids go wild with a sugar high. What do you do? Flora |
| Posted by: valpal59 15-Apr-2009, 12:03 PM |
| Giving Up Chocolate I was walking down the street when I was accosted by a particularly dirty and shabby-looking homeless woman who asked me for a couple of dollars for dinner. I took out my wallet, got out ten dollars and asked, 'If I give you this money, will you buy chocolate with it instead of dinner?' 'No, I had to stop eating chocolate years ago', the homeless woman told me. 'Will you use it to go shopping instead of buying food?' I asked. 'No, I don't waste time shopping,' the homeless woman said. 'I need to spend all my time trying to stay alive.' 'Will you spend this on a beauty salon instead of food?' I asked. 'Are you NUTS!' replied the homeless woman. I haven't had my hair done in 20 years!' 'Well, I said, 'I'm not going to give you the money. Instead, I'm going to take you out for dinner with my husband and me tonight.' The homeless Woman was shocked. 'Won't your husband be furious with you for doing that? I know I'm dirty, and I probably smell pretty disgusting.' I said, 'That's okay. It's important for him to see what a woman looks like after she has given up shopping, hair appointments, and chocolate.' |