Hiya Gals....long time no chat....missed our Girl Talk. :popcorn:

Thanks Boomer for the tip, I will definitely check them out. I am always looking for comfy clothes to wear. I cant bear to wear those tight fittin jeans anymore. :ohdear:

Nonie...I agree with the gals "let it all hang out" (sorry Bernie lol). :girlneener:

Jeanne

P.S. Happy 8th Birthday to my Murphy and Bubba!! :a040:
Gee...I wonder who will get spoiled rotten today lol? :shrug:

I am very interested in hearing more from peeps who have used permanent makeup. I see ads all the time in the Daily Sun. It appeals to my lazy side. Any recommendations? But is it like getting your eye lids or brows tattoed? Ouch, that sounds painful. Also I'd hate to risk an eye infection.

I've been back in the Bubble now for ten days and the time is flying by. I seem to rush from dog park to pool to mahjongg to dinner or a movie, always rushing around to have more fun and see more people. I want to take golf lessons. Sometimes I just really want to stay home and relax. But I hate to waste any of my 182 days here in TV! I guess this is a nice problem to have.

I finally saw the movie Julia and Julie last night and even Fireboy enjoyed it. Makes me really feel that perhaps I should hook up my stove. No, on second thought, it is way too hot!

permanent makeup
 

[Barefoot,

Permanent make up is available at The Village Salon & Spa on 441/27. It is my understanding that only trained/certified and state licensed Esty are allowed to perform this service. I know she does brows, eyeliner, and lips. Ask for a consultation, meet other ladies in the salon who use this service, and go for it! btw...IMHO, a flu shot hurts more than this will!

Didn't work for me....
 

I had my eyelids done at a spa and there were no injections, merely brushing on something that was supposed to permanently darken and lengthen the lashes and lids. My concern was the ingredients used and they confirmed it to be a harmless vegetable oil base.

Well, it didn't take for me and it was so long ago, I gather they've improved the procedure by now and have lost interest in the costly shortcut. Don't even recall how much it cost way back then, but I surely didn't get my money's worth nor were they offering any refund.

As I recall, the place was a Merle Norman-type cosmetic spa.

barb

Permanant makeup
 

I have not used it but I have read...can't remember where... so maybe a medical journal...or could have been Ladies Home Journal:smiley: that it is not a good idea. The reason they sited is that as we age things begin to move...so the look changes and eyebrows etc may end up not looking so great due to sagging. Well like I said not sure of my source. Just another thought on the topic. Will be interested to hear others responses.

Susie

Susie.

I agree with you. I try to pencil in my brows, and even that much color is too much with my fading skin and lighter hair. I would hate to see a tattooed eyebrow in ten years, if that is what permanent color is...Is that what it is?

I can see where having the eyebrows done could present a problem as gravity takes over and sagging occurs. Heck, the way my face has begun to sag, I'd be afraid what started out as eyebrows today would closer resemble a mustache 10 years down the road.:a20: :eek:

I definitely would consider having a little bit of eye liner tattooed on, however, and it is on my to-do list.

Ohmygosh! This eyebrow thing is getting scary.

Today -- Lovely eyebrows

Tomorrow -- Turning into the Frito Bandito! :eek:

Advice -- Just wear bangs.

Boomer

BB, now that is funny!

Boomer,

You make a great point about the bangs. I have worn bangs almost my entire life, well at least since I knew how to pull them down, and I have never plucked an eyebrow or used eyebrow pencil. Im not even aware I have eyebrows. What a great time saver! :D

I suppose when they start sagging below my nose I will have to do something about them, but until then..... easy peasy!

Hi Nonie,

Me, too. Been wearing bangs all my life. And I bet you have noticed something else about that, in addition to not having to think so much about eyebrows....

Have you ever noticed how good the skin still looks under those bangs? If you have never noticed, go take a look in the mirror. My forehead is at least 20 years younger than the rest of me. All those years of a built-in sun screen. Who knew?

Boomer

Boom, you are funny! I have also noticed that my forehead is definitely 25 years old under my bangs. But sadly, it is the one part of my body that no-one sees. They just see the bits that look like my grandmother.

Polly's Pantry
 

Went with some friends to an adorable little place in Wildwood for lunch today. It is called Polly's Pantry and a wonderful English couple own it. They
serve delicious lunches and teas, great place for a girl's day out. The website is www.hopeinyourheart.com

Tongue-in-cheek warning to women....
 

WARNING TO WOMEN!!

Some of you may have already been warned of this.....

My thighs were stolen from me during the night a few years ago. I went to sleep and woke up with someone else's thighs. It was just that quick. The replacements had the texture of cooked oatmeal. Whose thighs were these and what happened to mine? I spent the entire summer looking for my thighs.

Finally, hurt and angry, I resigned myself to living out my life in jeans. And then the thieves struck again.

My bum was next. I knew it was the same gang, because they took pains to match my new rear-end to the thighs they had stuck me with earlier.

But my new bum was attached at least three inches lower than my original! I realized I'd have to give up my jeans in favour of long skirts.

Two years ago I realized my arms had been switched.

One morning I was drying my hair and was horrified to see the flesh of my upper arm swing to and fro with the motion of the hairbrush. This was really getting scary - my body was being replaced one section at a time.

What could they do to me next?

When my poor neck suddenly disappeared and was replaced with a turkey neck, I decided to tell my story. Women of the world wake up and smell the coffee! Those 'plastic ' surgeons are using REAL replacement body parts -stolen from you and me! The next time someone you know has something 'lifted', look again - was it lifted from you?

THIS IS NOT A HOAX. This is happening to women everywhere every night.

WARN YOUR FRIENDS!

P.S. Last year I thought some one had stolen my Boobs. I was lying in bed and they were gone! But when I jumped out of bed, I was relieved to see that they had just been hiding in my armpits as I slept. Now I keep them hidden in my waistband.

Thought this was too 'important' not to pass on. Have a wonderful day - with a joy filled heart.

P.P.S. - These same thieves went into my wardrobe and shrunk my clothes! How do they do it????

Just thought you should know.

Barb, I always laugh when I read this, especially the part about oatmeal thighs and boobs hiding in armpits. I just love living in a retirement community. So at the pool, we're all in the same shape!

It's true! This is not a hoax. It happened to me.
Beware!

On a new topic .. does anyone know where I can get a shingles shot? Not available in Canada yet.

Hahaha!
 

Yes Bare! At Shingles "R" Us! Why on earth are you worried about the Shingles??? Nutjob! Worrying about the Shingles will give you the Shingles! Hahaha!:loco:

Actually, I am going to have the vaccine myself. I had chickenpox as a child and that puts me in the group that can get shingles because the virus never leaves your body and can re-occur as singles. That is a very painful condition.....
But that doesn't change the fact that Bare and Chels are "nutcases" Hahahaha:evil6::evil6:

Beads, I agree ...... :agree::agree: :loco::loco: LOL!!!!!!

Chels, you witch, I already tried Shingles "R" Us ... they just sell roofing supplies.

I've already had shingles twice, which is why I am worrying about getting them a third time. I don't have a family doctor and I'm not sure if they give the shots at walk-in clinics. Just thought someone might know.

Speaking of shots, Fireboy got a swine flu shot today. Being a first responder, firefighters are encouraged to get shots. I'm wondering if anyone who lives in The Bubble will bother to get the shot.

Bare, you had shingles TWICE? Oh, poor baby!

I thought that once I you had them you would be immune! (I'm asking because I heard that Canadians know more about medical things. It might just be a rumor, but doesn't everybody go to Canada for modern medical cures?) Does the vaccination work if you've already had shingles once?
:shrug:

Judy

Shingles shots are very pricey.
 

Sweetie and I inquired about the Shingles shot at our local Krogers grocery store up north where we get our seasonal flu shots. They cost several hundred dollars. Sweetie got Shingles from our grandson when he had Chicken Pox. It was very painful.

Thanks uujudy, nice to see you back!

You definitely can have shingles more than once. And I'm told the vacination works even if you've had shingles previously. The vacination isn't readily available in Canada yet. Canada has socialized medicine, most treatments are free. We're a leader in that aspect. However I think most new medical procedures and medicines are developed first in the USA.

I had shingles twice. Each time, for some unexplained reason, I knew immediately what it was. I caught it early, within 24 hours, and started treating it myself immediately. Both time it was confirmed by doctors the following day. I got off lightly because I caught it so early.

If you suddenly have an unexplained rash anywhere .. be suspicious and have it checked out immediately. I know people who've been off work for more than a year. Remember Dave Letterman .. he had shingles and was off work for quite a while. Shingles can be extremely painful and long lasting. It can even cause blindness if you get it on your face.

And on a more cheerful note, it's a beautiful day in The Villages!

Hi GracieGirl! Good talking to you again! I think the shingles vaccination was $225 back in September when The Villages had the flu shot clinics at the recreation centers. Anybody who's had shingles would tell you that it's worth every penny.

Bare, I wish I'd known I still needed the shot back in September. Mr. Judy got his at flu shot time back in Utah. He never had shingles, but he saw what I went through. My good friend (we diagnosed her over the phone) got shingles on her head. She went through 3 doctors who told her to keep an eye on "that rash" and was finally diagnosed by her eye doctor. By that time she had some severe damage to her cornea, and now she has scarring on her eye.

Folks, Bare is absolutely right. If you have a strange rash or a group of little blisters, see a doctor immediately. I believe you only have 48 hours if you want antiviral medicine, because it doesn't work after that. ( I'm not a doctor; I just play one on totv) :icon_wink: I could be wrong. Is there a doctor in the house?

About 15 yrs ago, I suffered with shingles on my head (over the left eye) and although it didn't go into my eyes, my eyes became infected (but not shingles infection) which, thank goodness, had no lasting effect on my eyes and cleared up okay. Very so very painful.

Bill also had a bout of shingles a couple of years ago around his lower back and he also was in terrible pain.

BF, I did see an ad about shingles injections in TV and I can't recall where I saw it. It had to be either the TV Sun newspaper ad or in the new TV book that was just published. So sorry to not have this info for you, I've search the Sun ads daily and don't see it. Haven't looked at the magazine yet though. Do you think that the hospital would have that information for you?

Exciting news .. I met Boomer today. :clap2: :2excited:

Yes, she does exist, although she seems to be travelling incognito. She came to the Dog Park and tracked me down. What a detective.

She is really cute and young and personable. If you ever get to meet her, I know you'll like her. I wish she'd spend more time with us.

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At the same time I'm excited to have met Boomer, I am just so very sad that we lost Muncle. I feel like I've lost a treasured friend. :cry:

Bare and Boom

Sorry I missed you all - was at DDRR earlier today.

k

Kate. We need to meet up. Hope to see old friends tomorrow night at Havana.

Bare, I got a Shingles vaccination from my local doctor here in TV. I think it cost $100 or $200.

I know adults who had shingles, and I do not ever want to get Shingles.

Emily

Thanks Emily. Because I'm Canadian I don't have a family doctor here in TV. I called a local Walk-In Clinic but they don't give the shots. I guess I'll just keep poking around until I find someone who will innoculate me.

TWO LOCAL SINGLES RESULTS for Barefoot
 

Hi BF: Hope this helps......b

Below is a list of locations that may offer ZOSTAVAX

If a health care provider that you are looking for isn't listed, call the office directly to ask if they offer ZOSTAVAX.

Please contact the location directly before your visit to obtain complete details including vaccine availability and ability to process different types of insurance claims if you have insurance to cover the vaccine.

Currently our database only lists pharmacies, but your regular doctor may also carry ZOSTAVAX. You may want to call to find out if your regular doctor has the vaccine.

LEESBURG FAMILY MEDICINE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
201 LAGRANDE BLVD
LADY LAKE, FL 32159
(352) 787-1324
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EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
918 ROLLING ACRES RD
STE 1
LADY LAKE, FL 32159
(352) 259-1991
http://www.vivianjwoodardmd.com
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This database is populated with information provided by the location providing ZOSTAVAX. The inclusion of locations in the Merck & Co., Inc. database is not an endorsement of the locations, nor is Merck making representations or guarantees about the qualifications, competence or skills of any health care provider.

ZOSTAVAX is a vaccine that can help prevent Shingles in adults 60 years of age or older.
Once you reach age 60, the sooner you get vaccinated, the better your chances of protecting yourself from Shingles. ZOSTAVAX is given as a single shot. ZOSTAVAX cannot be used to treat Shingles, or the nerve pain that may follow Shingles, once you have it. Talk to your health care professional to see if ZOSTAVAX is right for you.

Important Safety Information
ZOSTAVAX may not protect everyone who gets the vaccine.
You should not get ZOSTAVAX if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, including gelatin or neomycin, have a weakened immune system, take high doses of steroids, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Possible side effects include redness, pain, itching, swelling, warmth, or bruising at the injection site, as well as headache.
ZOSTAVAX contains a weakened chickenpox virus. Tell your health care provider if you will be in close contact with newborn infants, someone who may be pregnant and has not had chickenpox or been vaccinated against chickenpox, or someone who has problems with their immune system. Your health care provider can tell you what situations you may need to avoid.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please read the Patient Product Information or Prescribing Information and discuss it with your doctor or health care provider.

Carpet Cleaning
 

Just wondering ... I need to get my carpets cleaned. I always think that steam cleaning, where they take away dirty water, is preferable to "dry" cleaning. Any thoughts?

I see that Scott Brown from Eco Power and Lotto are two cleaners that have been recommended on previous threads. Does anyone know anything about them?


P.S.
Thanks Barb for the Shingles Vacine info. I found a Walk-in Clinic over on Highway 441 who will give the shot for $220. I talked to a few family doctors but they all insist I must be "processed" as a new patient and pay an additional $150 on top of the shingles vacine cost.

I think steam cleaning is the best carpet cleaning and I need to look into it too. A friend had her whole house ( Whispering Pine) cleaned for less than two hundred dollars but I will have to ask her who she used. They did a great job.

I booked "Lotto" cleaners for Sunday morning to steam clean the carpets. He has been recommended on this site. I'll let you know what I think.

Having a house for sale, as many of you know, is an exhausting experience! I seem to be spending all my time picking up and cleaning. :rant-rave:

Hi, Bare --
Do you have your villa for sale? If so, are you moving to larger spaces? I know you love your current location.

Just curious.............?

Bogart, I want to get together with you to play mahjongg .. are you in The Bubble?

We've purchased another house in the Village of Belvedere, about ten blocks from our current Villa. I just love this central location. A bit larger, with a Man Cave for Fireboy when he retires.

But now we need to sell our Courtyard Villa. And we just added a birdcage with a view of the golf course which we love. :ohdear: I thought I was going to be sitting around with my feet up this winter; but apparently not!!

Thanks for the update. Now all of Canada knows where they can stay when they visit The Villages!

Will you continue to be on the golf course with a view? We're on the golf course in Colorado and love it ---- really miss not having a view with our villa in TV. Maybe I can scatter some golf balls in the tiny backyard and have a golf course mural painted on the walls.

Would love to play mah-jongg. We'll be snowbirding January, February and March.
Hope to see you and other TOTVillagers then.

Bo

Eyelash Growth Products
 

I've been noticing a product advertised on television that promises fuller, darker eyelashes. Duh .. I can't remember the name of the product. I think it is Brooke Shields that they are using for a spokesperson. I'm just wondering if anyone has tried it.

I googled Revitalash and the comments seemed to be that it was very burning and irritating to apply. Is there anything that works? I'd be very hesitant to put any chemicals near my eyes.

Change of topic.

I met Katebox the other day and she is just as cute as a button.