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Sun_Addict

Morning all, happy Monday. 

Still foggy here. Need to take the dog for a long walk today will probably go to the park a bit further away as it has paths so can avoid mud. We get a bit stuck when the weather is like this because of Mr SA’s scooter. 

Should hit my target of 10/10 NSDs today, don’t need to buy anything. Got a Mr M delivery coming tomorrow but don’t need much. 

Aiming to clear out another couple of kitchen cupboards today, make sure the things I use most are easily accessible. 

Tonight’s dinner is nut roast with lots of veg, for me not Mr SA. I don’t think he’d be too happy with nut roast even with chips 😆

Nothing to do with any of the above but I was shocked when I saw my eldest cousin at the funeral, she looked like a little old lady and really unhealthy. By contrast I have a retired friend the same age who goes to the gym, looks after herself and is so much livelier and healthier. Just shows the difference when you take care of yourself. 

Parkyp

You’re a good influence on me cleared my junk cupboard two bags for the bin 👍🏻

I don’t think you’d ever be like your cousin - you really look after yourself.
I have  two ladies in my work both 65 and they look about 10 years age difference- without sounding horrible one is old fashioned and always moaning about everything the other is so modern and young and just to lively and fun  🤣🤣

Enjoy your trip to the park. 

amber03

My dad used to be in the Ramblers and said there were a few women well into their 80’s who put a lot of them to shame. He said they could walk along way, never were at the back of the pack. Had all the gear but he said it was the outlook on life that was the best. Always looked out for others. 

We’re heading out tomorrow to do a long walk. Supposed to be raining but at least it’s not cold. Will just take a lot of rain gear. Enjoy your walk after SA. Also sorted through my freezer so have a few ideas for the next few night teas.xx

enthusiasticsaver

amber03 said:

My dad used to be in the Ramblers and said there were a few women well into their 80’s who put a lot of them to shame. He said they could walk along way, never were at the back of the pack. Had all the gear but he said it was the outlook on life that was the best. Always looked out for others. 

We’re heading out tomorrow to do a long walk. Supposed to be raining but at least it’s not cold. Will just take a lot of rain gear. Enjoy your walk after SA. Also sorted through my freezer so have a few ideas for the next few night teas.xx

I belong to the Ramblers and U3a and there are lots of older people even in their 80s who can still walk up to 10 miles and are very fit and active.  Most of us say excercising, socialising and getting out and about keep us young . We never moan but have lots of laughs when on our adventures. Once you get stuck in a routine and don't engage with life or other people a lot of people tend to go downhill. 

Sun_Addict

You’ve definitely hit the nail on the head there @enthusiasticsaver. My cousin just sits in the house all day and posts political comments on FB, she’s obsessed with politics, even been barred a few times from FB for her views. 

I’ve always taken a pride in my appearance since childhood, maybe a bit to the point of obsession when I was in my teens/early 20s when everything had to be perfect. I’m more relaxed now and no longer feel the need to put a full face of make up on just to fetch a paper, but will never let myself go whatever age I am. 

Took the dog to the other park and bumped into BIL which was a surprise as they don’t live locally then bumped into a couple we’ve got talking to who do live locally but we’ve never seen them there. We only just made it back home when it started raining. Anyway the dog has had a really good walk and I’ve done just over 16,000 steps so happy with that. On the way back we passed quite a few houses with visitors arriving for what looked like Christmas Day mark two. The cooking smells were making me feel really hungry 😆 

Hit my target of NSD 10/10 for December 🥳

Cherryfudge

Well done on the 10/10 NSDs!

I agree that attitude of mind makes a huge difference to age, but so do various other things. Those of us who wear jeans (like me, always) need to take note that under 30s rarely wear them! Weight is aging but so is underweight. Good diet helps. I'm sure illness, disability and pain are all factors too but some people live with these and manage to have a youthful/positive/can-do attitude.

Hope Mr SA is all right, I've not heard the word 'coat' for several hours... (shh!)

amber03

I keep saying I want to wear more skirts and dresses and less jeans, think I have 2 skirts and this year wore a dress on Xmas day, now back in my joggers. Took grand pups out for a walk this afternoon, they live the other side of the village. Was so busy on the roads and lots of people out walking. Met a friend I hadn’t seen for a few years.

well done on reaching your target for no spends day, what’s the plan for next month.xx

alt80

@Sun_Addict my Mrs is the expert on fitness but fwiw your cousin sitting in looking at a screen all day and doing nothing else is going to age badly - not even talking in a what she looks like way, I'm talking about health, really not good for the human body which was designed to move. If you're feeling up to it maybe mentor her a bit with the fitness- lot of people don't know where to start as my Mrs found out and was subsequently massively shocked about haha. 

milann

Hope you dodge the dreaded lurgy again SA. I’ve just been catching up and totally agree a positive outlook helps with the aging process. It does help when you are in good health though. Somebody I’ve just spent a couple of days with is a few years older than me but has gone into panic mode over covid and won’t go out or mix….I swear she’s aged 10 years since I last saw her 2 Christmasses ago…..

foxgloves

Hope you managed to avoid catching covid from that relative, @Sun_Addict. There is so much of it about.... some areas of our county city have shockingly high rates atm. We had planned a walk today at a reasonably local park, but it is absolutely pouring with rain on our side of the county, so we've postponed it. Don't mind fog or a bit of drizzle, but no fun walking around in this.
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