Senior Golden Sneakers
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BUZZ - just wishing you the best of luck and good news today for you and Mike. What a worry, I hope it is allayed. It's gently snowing here and all looks very pretty, FROM the window.
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Buzz, I'm chiming in as well with best wishes for you both.
Anne - enjoy looking at the snow. It's probably the best thing although I remember as a child I adored going outdoors to catch snowflakes on my tongue!
Gayla - so sorry you are still unwell. Hope this turns around soon.
Jeri - how are you guys doing now?
Sandy - way to get your day managed even with your daily babysitting duties.
No time to continue but thinking of you all.
It looks like another day of on and then off Internet service. Grrrrr. You all know how much I just love that! Time to do my errands. I hope to be back later if the Internet cooperates.
Hugs..
Lin0 -
Happy Tuesday!!
I am not sitting today as I am taking Babe to the foot doctor where I hope he tells him he can drive. After he wants to go to Target, the bank and asked me to take Daisy for her laser treatment for her arthritis. So my babysitting duties are just changed to another baby. 
According to my body test on Wii this morning I lost three pounds which I hope is right, I have been working very hard. Yesterday I did the yoga and last night did the free style step for 20 minutes and also the recumbent. I am feeling good about pulling out the Wii again, I forgot how many different types of exercise it has beside all the other exercise DVD's I bought for my Wii.
Ok, I am feeling a little sensitive about an incident that happened yesterday with Robby.
My son sent me a text that said, mommy you would never hurt Robby but be careful with your nails or something. I asked what happened and he sent me a picture of a small scratch on Robby's back. I explained I would never intentionally hurt him and not sure what happened . I told him maybe I am too old to babysit. Then he backtracked and said it is only a tiny scratch and told me he already said he knew I would never intentionally hurt Robby and maybe he did it. I told him no I probably did it when pulling up his pants. Lisa came into the conversation saying Robby is tough, it could happen anywhere I'm gonna watch out too. I apologized and said I would be more careful and Rob said you do a great job, we love you. Lisa sent a heart. My feelings are really hurt, why even tell me about it?
Am I just being overly sensitive??? Thanks for letting me vent.
Lin, sorry you are having internet problems again. Buzz, good luck at the doctor today, I hope all is in your favor. I open a second window by minimizing this window and then go to chrome and right click and click on open. Not as convenient as the old way but still works. Loved the carton. Gayla, so sorry you are sick but happy that Owen is recovering enough for daycare. Anne, sounds like you have a busy day polishing today. How much snow do you have?
My son is a big soccer fan and I am sure he would know who you are talking about. Jeri, my Wii age changed to the 60's now, I think because of the balancing exercises.
I will work on that to get more steady, but it is hard with my knees. Marie, good to see you on Fitbit, you are doing a good job in getting steps. Patsy, you should burn a lot of calories with what you have planned for your house. Do you wear pedometer or a heart rate monitor to see how many calories you burn? Baribe, you are more than busy no wonder you walk so many steps. I like the free style step that I can do while watching TV. The Wii lets you switch to TV and counts the steps for you and talks to you through the Wii remote. I will increase each night and I think my steps will go up to 10,000 a day. Yipee!! Shirley, because my weight dropped today my BMI went into the normal range which made me happy. I tried some strength last night, but I can't balance on one leg which I will work on. I will try most of the balance exercises later today after I am done with Babe. Bob, once again you amaze me with those wonderful looking breakfasts. Does your family eat what you eat or do you cook for yourself? Some funny teasing between you and your niece, good thing she has a good sense of humor.
Once again, I have taken too much space and have given you too much too read.
Thanks for being here and letting a grandma vent to her peers.
Sandy
One Day at a Time
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SANDY, I think maybe you ARE being a bit too sensitive. New parents are very protective of their babies (usually) and your son only pointed out that your fingernails, whilst pretty and maybe long, MIGHT have caused a small scratch. Baby could have done it himself whilst rolling on his back. Brought back a memory, did you have in the States those safety pins we used on the old cloth diapers? We used to have to put our fingers on the other side of the diaper to prevent our offspring being pricked by the point going in. Boy, the times I had pricked fingers!
Anne0 -
Buzz the 20 lbs by Easter thread is keeping me hopping. So many new members. and new freinds Its unreal also I join the one one one eating plan group headed by loverietirement by Connie my new great friend..But I will never forget my Golden Sneakers pals you can bet on that.. may not post as often but I will still be around. I do till read the posting. Love
Marie0 -
Afternoon,
I just finished 40 min shoveling snow in the driveway and I am beat. I had my doctor apt this morning and their scales were 2 pounds less than mine. Kudos to me!
I will also be scheduled in the future for my second colonoscopy. I have an apt. on Friday morning for a consultation. I will miss my Yoga class I am not happy about that. I missed Monday because of my hair apt. I will go tomorrow and enjoy every minute of it.
Now to have some lunch, my stomach is growling.
Hello to Buzz, good luck to you and Mike
Anne - I like the new name but blueharebell was nice too.
Marie - You are doing fantastic on your new eating plan.
Barbie - I agree, some people just don't get it when you say no on food. I have to stick
with my plan and they will eventually get it.
Sandy - I remember when my SIL babysitted her grandchild, a girl. She came to her house with curly hair and left with straight hair. She sure was blamed for that. Let it go,
it won't be the first time Robbie will get bruised from falling and such. Wait until he starts walking. You are being too hard on yourself. They should be glad you are helping them out at all. I think you will like the Wii for tracking your BMI. I weigh in once a week to track my results too.
Gayla - Sorry you are sick. There is so much flu going around our area.
Patsy - WELCOME to the group.
Lin - Good luck with your Dad's matters and may you get through it okay.
Shirley
Ontario, Canada
18F feels like 7F- Sun is trying to peek through.0 -
Shirley – You really have a handle on the summer eating – sailing, walking & biking. All sounds like fun. And yes, the people that always insist that you have “just a little” of ‘whatever” can be a challenge. Since a simple “no thanks” rarely works – I sometimes reply – “I just ate, but plan to have some in a while” “I’m saving myself for desert” “My stomach is a little off...maybe later.” But this is when I know the individual will not take a simple “no thank you.”
Barbie – A Yankee Stadium visit is on my bucket list. I can’t say I really follow sports, but do watch and enjoy the excitement. Large number of BIG fans in the family. I always watched “Wide World of Sports” with a Jim McKay and all those unique competitions. If you ever get the chance to see it: The Real McKay: My Wide World of Sports was a great documentary bio (I think it was on HBO).
No – I don’t use a pedometer – yet. Most of my walking is on the treadmill at Planet Fitness…the equipment is really nice. I set my weight/speed etc. and it tells me the calories – I must say, it does come really close to the MFP burn numbers, so I feel confident in the readings. MUSIC is my salvation. If I forgot my smart phone, I’d have to go back for it. I have a huge number of songs on it and broke them down into folders for “treadmill” etc.
Marie – Glad U liked the breakfast. My niece wrote back to say I was now back in her good graces with the “NY” letters. Of course, she really knows I have just started and things will escalate as the year progresses. LOL.
Buzz – Love the cartoon – I have relatives in Florida and Arizona and they love to make comments. As for being a Bostonian, I don’t really follow (as mentioned to Barbie above), BUT I LOVE BOSTON. We were there last July…but sadly it rained cats & dogs! Glad you liked the breakfast photos. I love to cook (I do almost all the cooking) and always make my food look like that as part of my weight-loss program. I haven’t eaten from a container since 2013.
Love that you are 87.7; my oldest sister is in her early 80’s (youngest sister is 59). My father would be 105, if alive. My wife’s father and his siblings etc are all mid to upper 80’s and going strong. They are all surprised that I know all the actors, music etc from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s – but that is what I was brought up on.
Jeri- Yes, I was glad to hit that 181 loss mark. I plan to go 7 lbs more & then focus on strength etc. I already extended my goal a few times – but this is my FINAL goal until I let some time and exercise go by.
Time for lunch!
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SANDY, here I go poking my nose in again, but here goes anyway. If you are looking after little Robby in his toddler years it might be a good idea to discuss NOW with his parents on how to discipline him as he grows, for of course, there is no such thing as the perfect little boy. Your views and theirs could well differ. He will be a toddler before you know it and it could save lots of future disputes on bringing up young Robby and save you much heartache.
SHIRLEY - sympathies on all the shovelling. I shovelled mine all the previous winter. It's quite a big drive. Double and room for at least 6 cars, and I don't even own a car, but I did it for the sons visits.
This year I've hired contractors and so far it's been cleared 5 times. It's lovely and I feel like queen Victoria watching these lads work! I think this lot of snow will melt in the next couple of days, how about you? To be honest I liked the name Blueharebell too, but I don't think it can be reinstated. Blue harebells grow in the Yorkshire dales and moors, and despite being in such harsh conditions at times, they flourish.
Good Afternoon, everybody,
Anne.0 -
Oh! How delightful to open up the group and see a welcome sign for me! Thank you, one and all! I look forward to learning all about you all and sharing a bit of my life with you as well.0
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Got to get downstairs for Latino celebration, but checking in to tell you the memory problem was not my imagination, but a reality I will learn to deal with. At least, Mike heard it from the Doctor, not me! I'll get back later and try SANDY's method, except with Mozilla! SANDY, I know exactly how you felt ! But you know they love and appreciate you!!! Buzz 0
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My daughter Kathy was back to work yesterday after a week off moving in the new house.
So when she got home she was too tired to call and was sleeping by 700PM. So, she wrote me
an email. She said all is well, her day back at work was long, since she moved she has a 15 min
car ride to the Go station and an hour on the Go train. I really don't know how long she will keep this up. She wants to go until the end of February.
She had her doctor apt and the baby is doing well, The baby is larger than normal so I think a big baby will be coming into this world eventually. Dave thinks she will come early, she is due April 6th.
We go to see her and the new house first weekend in February. Impatient grandma talking.
I can't wait to see the inside of the house. I have seen the outside already. We are going to set up the nursery and my other daughter will be helping too.
Fraser will be away for a few days so he won't be there.
Just wanted to share.
Shirley
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Gayla so good to hear from you. I have had a sore throat for a couple of days/ Going to the doctor tomorrow. to get it check out. Sorry to hear you been sick too. phoebe has a dog now name Honey. He is going on the road with them.
Take care
Love Marie
Sandy I do not know how to respond to you on my fit bit. But enjoy seeing you there.
hello all of the sneakers
Marie0 -
It seems we're all going in lots of directions so this is a nice meeting place. Internet has been on and off, especially in the afternoon.
Once again waiting for the handyman who said he'd be out after 5pm. Okay, it's really after 5pm now. Ha.
Meanwhile, I did get my Wii today. It's set up and I played tennis, baseball, and did some bowling. Yippee, what fun. Had problems connecting to the Internet (because it was so intermittent I guess). Shirley and Sandy---do you use a memory card to store data? I installed Netflix and used up some of my "blocks" of space on the console. The Just Dance 2015 was delivered a little while ago but I have things to do so will wait to try it on Thursday when I'll be home again. I can see this could burn up a lot of time. But hopefully in a more productive way than sitting at the laptop.
Marie - sorry about the sore throat.
Shirley - happy you got news about your daughter and the baby.
Patsy - I hope you stop by all the time!!!
Bob - another few pounds? YOU GOT THIS!!! Excellent. You have a very organized approach to this healthy life.
Sandy - I know you are very sensitive and I can see how that would hurt your feelings especially with all the craziness that goes on in Babe's family. Try to understand their feelings too. This too will pass. New parents can be nuts right?
Barbie - walking, walking, walking. You must listen to a lot of books and music on your daily walks. Learning never ends!
Buzz - so are you having a party for DH's birthday again this year? I kind of hope for your well-being that the celebration is more low key this time round.
Gayla - again, hope you are feeling better!
Jeri - HI!!!
Anne - I have a service to remove the snow at my home as well. I live on a corner lot and there is a lot of sidewalk to clear in addition to the driveway. I am very very happy to have someone to rely on.
I imagine Jackie is having a wonderful time.
Phoebe - glad you are not travelling the East coast! Hugs to you and DH.
Laura - are you out there?
Still missing so many others, Diane, Phyllis, Maddie, Kacierra, Karen and more. Memory is failing me........
So see you on Thursday.
Lin
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Just popping in to say goodnight. Still feeling awful. So many new folks here! Welcome to all. You likely think I am a new person but I have been around for a long time. Sometimes life gets in the way and posting suffers, for me.
Just to let you know a bit about me. I am a retired nurse. I see retirement as a wonderful gift that we all deserve. I will have been married to Dave for 44 years in March. We have 3 wonderful sons, acquired 2 amazing daughters through marriage and a 21 month old grandson, Owen, who is such a delight. You will hear me mention (often) our son, Neil. He has lots of challenges but does his best always. Well, almost always. This group has been with Neil and I through many surgeries and hospital stays. I have always appreciated there kindness and concern for Neil.
I look forward to learning more about each of you. Oh yes, one small thing, I don't generally get to posting ever day but always plan to!
Take care and keep smiling. Gayla0 -
Blueharebells back! Just by sticking a 1 on the end when I changed it!0
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Lin - Thanks -- I do honestly feel I have a handle on my weight for the first time. It has been over 1 year and I have never wavered.
Welcome back - Blueharebell1 - LOL
Started the day burning 230 calories doing 40 minutes of walking.
Next – it was time to get my grandson on the school bus! (Not much calorie credit there)
Kept breakfast light.
Psychologically, there is something I like about starting lunch with a negative net calorie count. BREAKFAST ( 129 Calories) Organic Strawberries, 51.68 g; Dannon - Light & Fit Carb & Sugar Control Vanilla Cream Yogurt, 4 oz.; Blueberries Raw 1 Oz (28g); Driscoll - Raspberries, 1 oz; ara Lee - 45 Calories & Delightful Healthy Multi-grain Bread, 0.5 slice; Banana, Raw 0.5 oz.
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Happy Wednesday!! My funky mood is gone, I was over sensitive and I appreciate all the advice. I did tell Lisa that I think it was the way Rob told me Robby was scratched and being tired I took it the wrong way. All is good, what a difference a day makes.
Tonight is bingo night, I sure hope I win something for a change, although I am luckier than some. Babe was able to drive himself to the dentist today so hopefully things will go back to normal now.
Have a wonderful day, hoping to get on the bike when Robby takes his afternoon nap.
Sandy
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Hello everyone! I am sill working on my clean up, clear out and dust off chores. But just to let you know more about me. I live on the north Oregon coast. I am married and we have two grown children and two sheepdogs that are our constant best pals. I am a retired art teacher. I write some...wrote a book with my husband. I still paint and we are working on another book. Of course, health concerns are with us but we are still ahead of the game, so far. Love the jokes, by the way. I am pecking away at my weight issues, trying to exercise more, need lots of giggles and hugs to get through the day! (((Hugs)))0
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I went to the dddr. today for my sinus infection Did not get much sleep lsst night She gve me a for antibodic d And mucinex now I am sleepy
Shall go take a nap
hugs Marie0 -
There was a new dance in the intermediate line dance class this morning and my brain is still tired from trying to figure it out....I wasn't the only one feeling overwhelmed. I did have enough brain power to do some more work on the income tax and cross of a lot of things on my "to do" list. We had sunshine this afternoon so taking the dogs for a walk was extra fun. Bob, I have lots of playlists on my smart phone and I change from one to the other just for variety. A lot of my music is older stuff like Peter, Paul, and Mary but I also have newer stuff like Lady Gaga and Pit Bull. I also listen to podcasts--some inspirational, some just fun and entertaining like interviews with favorite authors and celebrities.
Buzz, sorry to hear that Mike's memory problems are real, but good that he heard it from the doctor. Sandy, you are the best grandma babysitter in the world and your kids are lucky to have you. I'm sorry that your feelings were hurt and glad that you were able to bounce back and not hold onto the bad feelings. Lin, we have a Wii Sports with tennis, bowling, and some other stuff and I needed your reminder to get back to using it again. I hope there's enough space in the living room now that we have the exercise bike and the treadmill in there. Gayla, it's good to see you..I'm not posting as often, either. Marie, hope you feel better soon. Anne, glad you got the name you wanted.
Barbie from NW Washington 
The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.
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Evening
A day of Yoga and meditation today. Talked to my friend in London, ON for about an hour and visited with Dave's mom for another hour or so.
So when I got home I had lots to do to catch up on. I pulled out the Wii Fit again and went to free steps and did 10 min and added 1,066 steps to my pedometer. A great way to add some steps to your day when you can't get out there and walk like today.
Lin- I don't have a card like you asked about the Wii. I just put in the disk, or CD and set the TV to the proper location for the Wii and away I go.
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I have the Wii Resorts CD and it has some great games to play also.
Well have to go and relax a while before bed.
Shirley
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Hello all,
Lin - in answer to your question, we are doing much better. 95%. Still some lingering sinus problems, but that's all. Thanks for asking.
Sandy - normal BMI. Congratulations!!!!! . I have a little way to go and that is one of my goals. I might have taken offense too depending on how the comment was made but everyone is right NEW PARENTS!!!!! They can be nuts. They need several kids to come back to the real world.
Oystereyes - what is your name? I forgot. Also what kind of a book did you write. I love to laugh too.
Marie -'I hate sinus problems. Hope yours clears up right away.
GAYLA - glad to,see you pop in again. I know all about life getting in the way too.
BARBIE - at least with the treadmill and the bike in the living room you have a good reminder to work out. Ours is in our basement and at times we can forget about it. But then you are way more dedicated than me.
Shirley - you keep so active. Good for you.
We had a fun day, going out to see a great photographic display by a friend of ours and now finishing off my laundry. It always has to be done.
Tomorrow AM a visit to the dentist for a check up.0 -
Oystereyes---you are Patsy right???
Take care all. Got home this evening and have been fighting to read mail and post as once again---you can guess---Internet kept going down.
See you tomorrow.
Lin0 -
Hi everyone!
I just keep reading and being inspired by each of you. It is amazing that at this time in my life I would like to believe that I have heard it all......and being a retired social worker, I have heard a lot. The wonderful thing is, even though we are still experiencing new challenges, issues and experiences, there are wonderful people out there! That would be all of you and your supportive spirits. You have created a very comforting group!
We did not get our little dog. We are going on a cruise in 6 weeks and it would not have been right to take her now. If she is still there in April we will revisit getting her. .....meanwhile we are looking at rescue dogs that are all ready house trained! lol!
Sandi0 -
Hi to all from sunny Saskatchewan! Just in time to say good night once again. I am still dealing with bronchitis and hoping it clears up soon. I hate hearing my chest rattle with every breath. Enough. Said about that. . . for today. The saga will continue.
Tomorrow Neil has a Dr. Appt for his physical. Dave is going to take him as I can't risk passing this chest infection on to him. However, Dave doesn't feel totally comfortable with it. He figures I know more about Neil's health. He will do fine. I will only be a phone call away if there is a question.
We are still keeping our eyes open for a good price on a trip to Mexico in Feb. so far there hasn't been very good sales like the past few years. Perhaps something will turn up.
I better hit the hay. Will be back!
Take care and keep smiling. Gayla0 -
Awfully late, but just to let you know we both absolutely fell in love with Mike's new endocrinologist today! She totally changed his insulin regimen, explained everything fully to him and let him know she would always be available by phone, no matter what time of day or night!
The "party" this year is simply dinner with friends in our regular dining room, though we are sharing it with another close friend whose birthday is 2 days after Mike's. So since she already had begun to invite several shared friends, we will celebrate Friday the 6th instead of Wednesday the 4th. I told her I would go to Costco to order their large birthday cake, which should provide a bit of cake for everyone in the dining room. Absolutely not an elaborate celebration at all! However, Mike's son will be seeing us both Friday and Saturday evenings this week, as he is in Miami on a business trip. I don't have a clue about how Mike is feeling at this point. It is painful to see how gaunt he looks after a 30 pound weight loss. And we learned today he has lost 3 inches in height, as I have, too!
I am happy to have read today's posts from most of us, and now must grab some sleep as tomorrow is another hectic day of doctors, therapy, and the usual "Golden Years" activities! Forgive me for seeming so self-centered, dear friends. Love you all! Buzz 0 -
Buzz are you still driving all around in Mi. glad Mike son is around I love it when My son comes to town. Some times he sneak in to go fishing with my brother or go to a Dallas football game with his son. Save me a piece of cake I have been buying the Vita tops muffins. 100 calories each and are pretty good to.
Barbie I will definite be watching the game Sunday and be pouting for the Seahawks Go Seahawks Go!
Love to all
marie
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delraybuzz wrote: », and now must grab some sleep as tomorrow is another hectic day of doctors, Buzz
Sorry you are going through all of this dear Buzz. We are always here for you.
Jeri
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Buzz - I am glad DH found a great doctor. That can make all the difference. Also happy to hear you don't have a huge event to organize this year. What you have planned sounds enjoyable. You never have any slow days do you! So nice that Mike's son will be able to see you Friday and Saturday..........
Now off I go. I need to get the large load of donations dropped off and then onward to the car dealership to get my vehicle serviced. I noticed yesterday that not only have I hit the mileage but the useful life on my oil is lower than I usually let it get so called for an appointment while driving back yesterday and they have one this morning.
Take care. Hope to be back later today.
Hugs all
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Happy Thursday!! No meeting today, I am going to try to find one closer to home on the weekend until I am able to go back to my home group. I was lucky at bingo and won $225, my friend won a $500 pull tab and her husband won over a $100. Our table was very lucky last night so we all had fun. I was good on not snacking for a change and the scale is starting to show all my hard work. I will be posting a loss tomorrow just not sure how much. Like Shirley, I love the free step on the Wii. There is a balance board that you step on and off for as long as you wan, I try for 30 minutes or longer. I might even increase my Fitbit steps to 10,000 now that I am getting more steps, especially watching Robby.
Buzz, hang in there dear friend, you and Mike are lucky you found each other and had such wonderful years together. You still are making wonderful memories and even if Mike can't remember all of them, he loves them in the present just as you do. Love you.
Robby has been sleeping since 8am, it is now 10am. I took an hour nap and now I am going to try to jump in the shower before he wakes. Opps too late, he is up
Have a great day,
Sandy
One Day at a Time0
