Maintaining the journey at 65

Hi Denise. I bet I know one thing that'll cure your stomach issues within 24 hrs. Have you heard of Probiotics?
Perhaps google them and check it out. They are basically GOOD bacteria that we need in our stomachs. Many stomach
issues are because people are low on these good bacteria. Is there a local health food store in CC? If so, go! Ha, poet and
didn't know it. If not, here: https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Probioti...513622550&sr=8-4&keywords=probiotics+now&th=1

Here was one of the 5 star reviews on it:
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My husband gets terrible indigestion. Someone told us probiotics work great to regulate it. And sure enough, after years of popping rolaids, tums, Zantac, antibiotics, and everything else, these have really helped! Instead of getting it every single day, he only gets it a couple of times a month. I know that isn't what this is intended for, but seriously! Worked like a charm!"​

Noticed you're from Crescent City. It had been my dream to go there someday. Year and half ago, we did. Wife and I were lying around bored. So I said. Let's drive to California. An hour later, after throwing some things in the old truck, we took off. . . to visit that large grove of Redwoods in Jedadiah Forest (sp) One of the largest groves. Walking through there is/was magical. Have you done that? Take the new dog and try it. You'll be in for a treat. I consider it one of the highlights of my life. Best, Davy.
 
Found this pic today taken by my friend Lenora at a tie-dye party couples months back. She is an advocate to the elderly (can't remember her exact title). But she helps investigate, and help elderly folks that are being abused in private homes, or care-homes. She and I met because I was trying to tie-dye and got frustrated and said "shit!!". She came over and told me she knew someone was in trouble when she heard that, LOL! She helped me and we had such a blast that day.

A good memory, and I guess I am slowly but surely, making some more, good memories:), and friends.

PS I'd show you all the tie-dye I did, but when I put it on, it looked like two hands were grabbing my boobs. Gave it to Salvation Army as maybe someone with either lower, or higher boobs might be able to wear it. It turned out beautiful otherwise:( Oops, forgot the pic, lol:
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Hi Davy, no "new" dog yet. My little one Toney passed away in 2006.

I have my Acid Reflux under control just with diet, and eating smaller meals, all before 6'ish in the evening. Thank you for the info on Probiotics though as I have been wanting to takes them. Yes, we have The Wild River Healthfood Store. Maybe you are in Oregon, I didn't check your profile, but I am from there, and still love to call myself an Oregonian because I was born and raised in Lookingglass, near Winston/Roseburg. Tiny, country area basically;)

Glad to hear someone else drives an old truck:) I have a '94 that is now costing me a lot of money for maintenance, new this, new that;) But sure has been a honey of a truck. 94 Mazda B3000, cab-plus. Traveled much of the US in that with my little dog:)

PS Yes, I've done many hikes in the Redwoods, love it up there, and in Summer, there's always others on the main trails so I'm not out there alone;)
 
Hey, Denise, where have you gotten to? Happy New Year! A new year, with new hope!:) What's cookin?
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Been down with a tooth/Gum problem but today is the first day since last Wed. I didn't wake up with pain, so feeling better. Have to see a dentist this week;)
Happy New Year to you as well Meanderer
 
Same for me, about moving so much--military family. By the age of 18 I had lived in four counties and four U.S. states. So many heartbreaks because of leaving friends. Kind of closes off your heart to survive that. I'm just grateful I finished high school where I'm now living to have two great friends from that time and also another wonderful friend from work early on. But I still have no real desire to cultivate more. In a way selfish of my time now--don't really don't know why. When younger I had a really good time for a while with other friends who took me out of myself. It was great--but too old for that kind of stuff now. I remember back when a friend and I went out clubbing and there was a lady there who looked about 40 and my friend said that she looked like she was kind of desperate to be at a club by herself. And I didn't agree, which of course is a totally weird way to think of it. Do we sometimes hold ourselves from being a friend because we don't want to look desperate somehow? Just writing from stream of consciousness here.
 
Meanderer said:
A little something to cheer you up, Denise!
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LOLLLLLLLLLLLLL, ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh I'm gonna git you fer that Jim, LOL!! My dentist best not look like Steve Martin or I'm headin out the nearest exit :lol1:That did cheer me up even though I wasn't down;) Just glad I have an appointment in the a.m. with the same clinic that wouldn't let me in last week. The main dentist is back, and yep, I think I saw a Harley parked down there this a.m.:giggle:
 
Hi Denise. I'm enjoying your diary so far; hope you plan to keep it up! I recently joined SF and unfortunately did not get to know Ina. I notice that she lived not far from me; I am also on the northeast side of Houston! I'm currently reading her diary entries and she seems like she was such a down-to-earth person.

Anyway, hope your tooth is better.
 
C'est Moi said:
Hi Denise. I'm enjoying your diary so far; hope you plan to keep it up! I recently joined SF and unfortunately did not get to know Ina. I notice that she lived not far from me; I am also on the northeast side of Houston! I'm currently reading her diary entries and she seems like she was such a down-to-earth person.

Anyway, hope your tooth is better.
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Hi C'est Moi, I like your username:) I haven't been on for awhile and it just seems I am getting busier with other things, especially lining up dental work but it's coming together:) I'm glad you are enjoying some of the posts I did here and the others that wrote as well. Definitely some nice folks here. Ina was a person that most could not help but love. I will miss her forever on this Earth, but so hope I get to see her again one day in heaven.

Oh, I just glanced up and caught your avatar too, LOL!! I so love people with a great, sense of humor;) denise
 
Denise1952 said:
Hi C'est Moi, I like your username:) I haven't been on for awhile and it just seems I am getting busier with other things, especially lining up dental work but it's coming together:) I'm glad you are enjoying some of the posts I did here and the others that wrote as well. Definitely some nice folks here. Ina was a person that most could not help but love. I will miss her forever on this Earth, but so hope I get to see her again one day in heaven.

Oh, I just glanced up and caught your avatar too, LOL!! I so love people with a great, sense of humor;) denise
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Thanks; I always have a hard time coming up with a username. :D (My actual name is Sarah.) I'm enjoying reading and getting to "know" some of the posters; it's nice to find a forum of my contemporaries. So many shared life experiences to discuss!

I am kind of a smart-ass but I reign it in, haha. After all, fun is the best thing to have! It's nice to meet you and I hope the dental work goes well. :wave:
 
Realized I was missing folks here so wanted to make a quick note. I was up at 3, couldn't sleep much lastnight, or is it still tonight, LOL! I'm on my way to the UofCA Dental Center today. Applecruncher's recommend for me to seek one out payed off so far, and I do trust I will get good care there. I've prayed quite a bit you can bet:) I'll tell more when I get back but I am so grateful for the chance to keep my tooth, and also get a full spectrum of x-rays to see what else may need to be done.

Please know that I do think about all the folks here that have grown closer to, and I just got busy, plus sometimes I just need a time-out from the computer. I've been reading a whole lot, and even knitting a scarf. Torn it out 3 times, or is it 4 now, but I keep trying. Hadn't knitted since Blue-birds when I was in 4th or so grade, LOL! I'll show you a pic, but it's one that was too tight for my liking. I'll get it right. May turn out to be drink-coasters:rolleyes:

Talk to you soon, Denise
Roadtrippin, lol;)
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Denise1952 said:
Realized I was missing folks here so wanted to make a quick note. I was up at 3, couldn't sleep much lastnight, or is it still tonight, LOL! I'm on my way to the UofCA Dental Center today. Applecruncher's recommend for me to seek one out payed off so far, and I do trust I will get good care there. I've prayed quite a bit you can bet:) I'll tell more when I get back but I am so grateful for the chance to keep my tooth, and also get a full spectrum of x-rays to see what else may need to be done.

Please know that I do think about all the folks here that have grown closer to, and I just got busy, plus sometimes I just need a time-out from the computer. I've been reading a whole lot, and even knitting a scarf. Torn it out 3 times, or is it 4 now, but I keep trying. Hadn't knitted since Blue-birds when I was in 4th or so grade, LOL! I'll show you a pic, but it's one that was too tight for my liking. I'll get it right. May turn out to be drink-coasters:rolleyes:

Talk to you soon, Denise
Roadtrippin, lol;)
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Hello again, Denise. I am so glad to hear that you are getting your dental issues taken care of! I just posted on your Dental Insurance thread then I saw this Diary post! Let us know how it goes, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

And I love that scarf; it's just beautiful. I wish I could knit. Maybe that would keep me from snacking!! Take care.
 
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Thanks for the update Denise, I'm happy you're getting your dental problems taken care of. Nice work on the scarf, I really like the colors. Take care. :love_heart:
 
Hi Seabreeze,

that was a long trip yesterday. I like the individual attention I got from both the students and the over-seeing instructor. I felt so excited to be seeing people that want to restore teeth, rather than just pull them out. We just have nothing in my country, or the next county, for heathcare (and dental) for those with Medicare and/or medicaid. They push pills or pull teeth, because I've heard the area isn't large enough for some doctors/dentists to make the money "they" need/want. So there are only a few that are more out to help those that can't afford the high costs of insurance on their own.

There may be reasons I don't know about, why we have good coverage, but no heathcare workers that are willing to accept Californias Medical. Don't ask, it's Medicaid, but down here they call it 2 other names as well:( More confusion.

So now that I've found a wonderful way to either afford some "out of pocket" expense for my teeth, and have my Medical cover some or all as well, it's all about getting to the 2, 3 or more visits it takes. Student appointments at UofCA are much slower since they are learning, and all has to be checked by the instructors. So instead of may only 2 appts. I will probably need 3. 14 hours RT for the trips, and although I did pretty well on the trip down, coming back was grueling in the fog and our highway 101. Although beautiful in the daytime, it's windy at least half the distance when you get further north.

I want to move I think. I so love my apartment and the folks that manage the buildings, I never lived anywhere that long, always looking over the next hill. But I truly started getting roots here, but like I said above, so lacking in healthcare/dental care:(

So now I am researching the different towns I might be willing to live in, in order to be close to doctors and dentists. Sorry to babble on, but enjoyed getting your reply this a.m. Btw, my next appointment is not until Feb. 7th, so I have some time to think. I have to decide if I can do this trip again, and maybe again. I think I can, I think I can, LOL!! Big hugs, Denise
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Denise1952 said:
Hi Seabreeze,

that was a long trip yesterday. I like the individual attention I got from both the students and the over-seeing instructor. I felt so excited to be seeing people that want to restore teeth, rather than just pull them out. We just have nothing in my country, or the next county, for heathcare (and dental) for those with Medicare and/or medicaid. They push pills or pull teeth, because I've heard the area isn't large enough for some doctors/dentists to make the money "they" need/want. So there are only a few that are more out to help those that can't afford the high costs of insurance on their own.

There may be reasons I don't know about, why we have good coverage, but no heathcare workers that are willing to accept Californias Medical. Don't ask, it's Medicaid, but down here they call it 2 other names as well:( More confusion.

So now that I've found a wonderful way to either afford some "out of pocket" expense for my teeth, and have my Medical cover some or all as well, it's all about getting to the 2, 3 or more visits it takes. Student appointments at UofCA are much slower since they are learning, and all has to be checked by the instructors. So instead of may only 2 appts. I will probably need 3. 14 hours RT for the trips, and although I did pretty well on the trip down, coming back was grueling in the fog and our highway 101. Although beautiful in the daytime, it's windy at least half the distance when you get further north.

I want to move I think. I so love my apartment and the folks that manage the buildings, I never lived anywhere that long, always looking over the next hill. But I truly started getting roots here, but like I said above, so lacking in healthcare/dental care:(

So now I am researching the different towns I might be willing to live in, in order to be close to doctors and dentists. Sorry to babble on, but enjoyed getting your reply this a.m. Btw, my next appointment is not until Feb. 7th, so I have some time to think. I have to decide if I can do this trip again, and maybe again. I think I can, I think I can, LOL!! Big hugs, Denise
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Glad you're getting your dental work done, Denise. A friend of mine who is a retired RN did the same thing you're doing; having the work done at UCONN and she was extremely pleased!
 
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Glad you're getting your dental work done, Denise. A friend of mine who is a retired RN did the same thing you're doing; having the work done at UCONN and she was extremely pleased!
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That's encouraging Rose, and I know that AppleCruncher is all for the Dental Colleges/Centers too:) After I got over my "whining" mood today, I realized I am not giving up what I have here this little town, and that I CAN drive to get my dental caught up, and then just every 6month visits for checkups/cleanings. At least that is where my heads at now, LOL!! The biggest deal is getting used to some travel again, I know it's going to be ok, and I don't have to start over in another town, unless it came to be a "have to" thing;) denise
 
Right, Denise. I bet you won't have to travel as much as you'd imagined. You can settle down. Some travel is a lot easier than starting all over yet again, I'm thinking. You've been used to flight. Try nesting there for another while?
 
Denise, I have enjoyed reading your diary. In my opinion, you are still young and your picture is beautiful! I just turned 68 and I can understand your reluctance to make long drives for the appointments but you do what you have to do sometimes. I hope I am not over stepping any boundaries here, but I read a lot of threads before I finally joined SF and is the Ina you refer to the one that was married to Mike that passed a few years ago? It broke my heart when she posted that he had passed and then reading about her many decisions she had to make in her life.

Since I have retired, I find myself with not many "close" friends. I had "work" friends but I did not feel comfortable making them a part of my personal life. But I have no problem striking up a conversation with the next person in line at the grocery store! Is that crazy? Maybe I'm a "recluse"?
 
Hi Maggie May, I've already shut everything down and gone to bed to read because I think I'm still tired from the trip I've already I really appreciated your letter and yes I'm sad to say it was ina that was married to Mike and yes he had passed away a few years ago she missed him so much anyway I'm using voice to text on my phone so not much punctuation for no punctuation.

I am very much like you in that I am so friendly and outgoing when I'm either at the grocery store or just casually passing people by you know on a walk or something but I'm very private in my home life and live alone.

I think you are so right when you say you have to do what you have to do and I do in this case if I want to keep living in a very comfortable apartment with lots of nice people surrounding me good neighbors Etc. Like I mentioned before I think that just getting used to going down and only like three times in a row this first time and then just maintenance visits won't be too much for me to do I'm sure of it

Also especially on the maintenance visit so I could actually have some fun and spend the night maybe two down there and make it like a little getaway short-term vacation anyway hope to talk to you again soon have a good night and I will talk to you later Denise
 
Exactly, make it an over night get away! What fun! Also, if you experience any discomfort from the procedure, you will already be there! Win, Win!
 
maggiemae said:
Exactly, make it an over night get away! What fun! Also, if you experience any discomfort from the procedure, you will already be there! Win, Win!
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That I didn't think of but you are so right! Be great to just go right back in if something isn't right after the numbness wears off;) Thanks Maggie, really been a lot of support for me here. I'll keep you posted, along with the others that have been so great to help me out here;) big hugs to all, Denise
 
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