Senior Golden Sneakers
Replies
-
April Fools to all the Sneakers!
Happy Belated Anniversary Patsy!
It has been a super busy week with much more to come. Yesterday was Dave's last day of work so we started out with a nice breakfast out and then headed to his head office in Mississauga for his retirement luncheon. There were about 50 of his coworkers there and after the lovely luncheon we headed to the conference room where speeches were made. It was an emotional time for him. He had 25 years in the company. After receiving some gift cards, a bottle of champagne, and the most generous of all a
$3,000 gift voucher to take a trip. We were both floored with that and had tears in our eyes on the way from the lunch. He also got a large card with everyone's signature on it.
We were pretty tired last night but I did go to my choir practice and we had our pictures taken for the newspaper. I did manage to get up this morning and make it to Yoga Practice. Today Dave is taking his mom to the doctor's for her check up with the oncologist. So that is where our life is right now taking care of his mom and all finances. I know many of you have gone through this as we did with my parents. Now to enjoy the rest of the retirement years together and take whatever life throws at us.
Now things to come are, my birthday on Saturday, our anniversary on Sunday and then my daughter having the baby on Monday.
Exciting times !!
Shirley
0 -
The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.
the elimination diet:
"Remove anger, regret, resentment, guilt, blame, and worry.
Then watch your health, and life, improve."
Dr. Charles, CoachMD
I lowered my step count goal this month because I've found myself obsessed with steps and have neglected other things (strength training, time with my Jake, getting to bed on time, household chores). I am looking for more balance and this might be the beginning.
My line dance class this morning was cancelled because the instructor thought there was something seriously wrong with her eyes (detached retina, maybe) and scheduled an appointment with the eye doctor immediately. I used the time to dance at home and ride my exercise bike and watch figure skating. Later she called me to say that her eyes were fine. The symptoms she noticed were not unusual for someone her age and she'll be back dancing again tomorrow.
Barbie
0 -
Hi, just a real quickie as my desktop seems to have been placed under a magnifying glass and is making me dizzy. Sentences are strung out from here to Kalamazoo! My zoom level is still 100% and if I go smaller I can't read it, so I figure Internet Explorer is having a fit and I'll just leave it alone! SHIRLEY, incredible gift, and welcome to retirement! Glad BARBIE caught herself before steps took over her life, and JACKIE, the picture must be gorgeous but it came onto my computer so oversized I couldn't see it! Gotta run, so take care everyone.
Buzz 0 -
Morning everyone. Just a quick note so I aren't forgotten! I've read all your very interesting posts and SHIRLEY your Dave's wonderful last day at work was so like my own, well one's got to wonder...... However, I don't recognize him, but wouldn't that be interesting if I did! I left my place 14 years ago though, boy is it THAT long, after 25 years of work, so even if there was a coincidence, we will have both changed!
BARBIE and LIN I only manage about 11,000 steps a day. Even walking to the stores and back only takes up 3,000. I don't want to go over that because for me anyway, I don't want to overdo it, and I'm a teensy weensy bit older too! I keep well away from machines other than a normal pedal bicycle because it would be too much wear and tear on the old Anne knees. Just those steps a day have really strengthened my knees and calf muscles. I had to smile at myself yesterday, I had, I guess, a real exercise day. Apart from the store walk and the usual trot down the basement stairs a few times for wash day, I looked at my freshly put up again drapes and decided I rather liked the look without them at all. Just the blinds. So up I climbed and took all 6 panels down. Loved the look, sun shining etc. however, come evening, it seemed cold and bare without them, so up I climbed again and put all 6 panels back. Peered at them awhile, and decided it looked too cluttered. Up the ladder again, and I removed all the panels again to then put 4 back. Perfect! Had a good nights sleep, wonder why!
This afternoon it will be a 15 glorious centigrade degrees. Finally, I might get in the garden and clear up the twigs etc from last winters storms, and start cutting the dead stalks back.
Have a glorious Thursday all you sneakers, Anne.0 -
Happy Thursday!!
Lots of rain today but I am still going to go to my meeting. I am feeling good except for lack of voice and cough. I brought the coupon I found at http://www.goodrx.com/cefdinir/pricee to Walmart and got a $69 refund. I recommend this site if you do not have prescription insurance, they will get you the best deal. I am getting the free card to use for future prescriptions.
http://www.goodrx.com/discount-card
I have to run time is slipping away again.
Have a good day.
Sandy
One Day at a Time0 -
Sandy - Nice job on the discount coupon. I hope you are on the mend now.
Barbie - Yes balance is very important. Your steps are awesome but the body needs other parts
to be worked on hence the balance. I always try and mix things up so my upper and lower body are worked. Yoga works all parts that why i keep on going and its great for strength training.
Anne - Yes wouldn't that be funny if your paths crossed. Stranger things have happened.
A beautiful day this morning but now it is clouding up and they are predicting rain. I am just finishing
my lunch and will go for my walk now.
Dinner tonight with our good friends, my friend who I grew up with and her husband. They want to buy dinner for Dave for his retirement. I will be good and mindful tonight.
No news on baby yet but will keep you informed. Monday is due date.
Shirley0 -
I have the house to myself for awhile this afternoon. Jake has gone to lunch with a friend. I fixed one of my favorite meals---scrambled eggs with broccoli and sweet onions. The dogs are napping on the couch and as long as I don't get up, they'll stay asleep and not pester me to go for a walk. I called my cousin (the one in the nursing home). It is a daily challenge to make conversation with her because I don't really have any news from day to day and she almost takes pride in the fact that she does nothing and has nothing to talk about. She doesn't like the food, so even that isn't a possible topic of conversation. At line dance today I got the schedule for practices for those of us who will be performing at the county fair in August. Our first meeting will be next week and will be to choose the dances we'll do. I have a few suggestions. The group is smaller this year and all the dancers are good experienced dancers and fun to be with. Sandy, that's good news about your lower cost prescription. Shirley, you're right about yoga being so good for your whole body...I have two good videos that I used to do and will plan to do again. Anne, that's a great story about your taking the drapes down and putting them up and taking them down....very good exercise.
Buzz, sorry to hear that your internet is misbehaving...very frustrating Barbie 0 -
Buzz – gosh sorry you were having problems with your computer. I trust you are getting some rest and that you are enjoying the events at your community.
Anne – you should do what feels right for you as far as walking and exercise. I’ve been trying to bump it up some lately to burn off any stress and boost the feel-good chemicals in my brain and to hopefully sleep a bit better. I find really sleeping well takes A LOT of steps each day but my feet won’t take running so I just do my best. With all the up and down the ladder you really got in a workout didn’t you!
Sandy – glad you got your refund and hope your health is improving each day. We got a tiny bit of rain last night—most of it went around us. You can send some back if you'd like.
Shirley – wow, another night out for dinner! You and DH are some of the most social folks I know. Enjoy the evening. There’s a lot of celebrating with Dave’s retirement! Mindfulness is your watchword!
Barbie – my gosh, time to start working out the dances etc. for the fair? That seems quite early. But then it is April. It sounds as if you have a good group and it will be lots of fun.
I had my vehicle in the shop most of the day for all that deferred maintenance I mentioned a while ago. I received a discount coupon for some of the labor so decided it was time to do this before the coupon expired. I also had another loyalty card with them that gave me another discount. Okay, now that’s done. Next thing to think about is an eye exam. Maybe in May……we’ll see.
I received some very sad news late last night. A friend I worked with, sang in several groups with, and that was part of a group of us that got together for birthdays suddenly died. Her funeral is tomorrow and I plan to get there. I’m still a bit in shock. Other than some joint problems she was always in very good health. I’ve been talking to another of our friends and she says she probably won’t be able to fit it in her schedule due to all the activities of Easter week. But we did talk a bit about dear Virginia.
I also tackled a job I didn’t want to do and am pleased that it’s finished now. I had to contact a government agency about changing the titleholder information on the farm. I found out their requirements, hunted down the information, made copies, wrote a little cover letter and took it out to the mailbox. Yes! Now we'll see what else they want.
I listened to a conference call at lunchtime and will be listening in on another call this evening so will likely walk some more. I don’t want to wear out my joints and cause pain but I also don’t like to sit that long. I jump up all the time and move around—that helps my joints while sitting for very long just does not.
Hugs to all. Be healthy. We seem to be missing so many folks on this thread these days. Must be a very busy time for everyone.
Lin
0 -
Hope you all had a nice April fool Day
All is fine here in our neck of the woods.Sun is shinning and rater warm.
Marie0 -
Hello dear ones! I am sneaking a break instead of finishing my chores. I want to finish stretching a canvas and I am in the middle of applying gesso on another. This is the boring part of painting. Oh well, you have to break eggs to make an omlette. It is almost Easter, so I am speaking in egg talk these days. Bhawaaaaaahaha!
Things are leafing out nicely. Still wet and chilly but it is green, so I will not complain. More interesting wildlife news. The neighbor came to tell us he ran into a den of coyotes down by a tiny little creek that runs near by. Several small animals (cats) have disappeared lately. We are watching our old furry girls as they venture out for their night potty run. I feel like we live in a National Geographic special. I love all the wildlife. But we do watch out for our old sweethearts.
Lin: trying to up my game when it comes to exercise. I have been lifting 10 lb. weights and that may. sound lite but to me those barbells are heavy. My knee talks to me constantly about stressful positions. Heel lifts are good for the legs but the knees say....easy there! Add only a few more per week. Does everyone talk to their knees? Do their knees talk back?
Anne: I can fully understand the curtain and ladder exercise. You would really enjoy seeing me rearrange the furniture. My husband usually goes on some errand and comes back just as I finish the moving. He also usually hates any new arrangement. "Looks better the other way!" Ohhhhh baby, we do have fun!
Remember not to eat your chocolate bunny ears first. Always start at the toes!
Patsy0 -
Our power went out about 6pm. They're working on it. Just a quick hello to everyone. Phoebe0
-
Hello everybody! Hope you are out of the darkness and into the light PHOEBE
.
PATSY, always eat the ears first! On your chocolate bunnies that is! How can you BEAR to eat upwards with those little chocolate bunny eyes peering accusingly at you! I'm the queen of furniture moving. I get told off on a weekly basis for shifting things around. Remember the sofas and the narrow kitchen door? I've resisted tearing the drapes down again. So far!
Today I go over to my eldest sons place to see Cinders the wee black "grand"puppy. She's been with them a week and settling in nicely I gather. Looking forward to that. Dinner too, looking forward to that as well! No cooking for once! Wonder what dessert will be! Have it so rarely now! A treat indeed.
ANNE.0 -
Wishing you all a wonderful Easter time....not too many choc bunnies and eggs and just a few hot cross buns!
Anne ~ I can see you spending the time hanging and taking down your curtains... hilarious!! While I'm decorating I'm moving the sofa from one side of the room to t'other so know how these things sometimes grab us. It's currently back where it started!
A bout of food poisoning lost me a day yesterday but I'm now less queasy and confident enough to move a few yards from the bathroom again and get on with life! Not my cooking I hasten to add!!
A peaceful Good Friday to everyone.
Jackie0 -
Jackie, I posted on the pound loss thread, but again, I'm so glad you are feeling better and ready to tackle any EASTER egg that comes your way! Keep out of the way of hot, very cross, bun(nies) though, living out in wilderness Britain as you do! I always think of Monty Pythons "attack bunny" at EASTER!
ANNE0 -
Just a bit early as the next several days will be busy. Sunday starts with sunrise service and will be gone all day.......and Monday I'll be out of town.
Anne - you now have me thinking of Monty Python's killer rabbits.
Jackie - oh no!!! Food poisoning? I am so sorry.
Phoebe - I hope the power is on now.
Shirley - congrats on the birth of your grandchild.
Hugs to all the Sneakers......
Lin
0 -
Congratulations Grandma Shirley and Grandpa Dave!!!0 -
Happy Friday!! I made my goal, even though being sick wasn't the best way. Still hanging on to the cough and I still don't have my complete voice but each day seems better. Hopefully by Sunday I will feel like my old self and can get back into a normal routine. Monday I start watching Robby again and I have to admit I do miss having him.
I would like to get my hair done someplace today but not sure where to go so I will see.
Shirley, what a great Easter for you with the birth of your new grandson Issac. I pray both mother and baby are doing well and you can begin your bragging rights!!!!
Lin, have a Blessed Easter and enjoy your day.
Jackie, bummer on the food poisoning, I hope it is all out of your system. What do you think caused it?
Anne, enjoy Cinders, I just love puppies, kitties, etc. Love animals!!!
Phoebe, I hope your power is back on by now, your not home long enough to have these things happen. Was it do to weather or a mishap?
Patsy, 10 pounds of weight is more than enough in my opinion. Be careful of your back as well as your knees.
Buzz, Barbie and Jake and all who celebrate beginning tonight.
Have a wonderful Day.
Sandy
One Day at a Time
0 -
SHIRLEY and DAVE, has the baby arrived? HAPPY, HAPPY CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!
What a wonderful EASTER gift!
ANNE.0 -
Congratulations granma Shirley! I saw Sandy's post.
Lin, sorry about your friend, the sudden death is a struggle for everyone to deal with. Drive safely
our power was back about 9 hours later!
time to pick up Honey from her bath. She's doing okay, just a bit tired and more anxious than before. We are doing our best for her.
Marie and Buzz, hope you are both doing great. Its Springtime!
Must go but Hi to all of you
Phoebe0 -
WOW – Lots of posts to catch up on this weekend.
Only made a few quick stops on my MFP home page over the last few days and thought I’d at least make a quick pit-stop here, just to “report in.”
My wife had her macular hole surgery follow-up exam on the 1st and all looks well. She can now move forward with her cataract issues. This is all kind of new to her. She has never been hospitalized and takes no medications (never has). I always kid her by saying – “welcome to the group.”
Attended my granddaughters dance recital. What a beautiful 5-year old princess. Next weekend it is her turn to “sleep over” with us and she is excited! So are we.
It’s Good Friday…so I watched my food intake so far and did some extra exercise – so I can eat some fried fish!
We will be dining out for Easter. My daughter and son-in-law bring everyone out for brunch as “their treat” each Easter. It’s very sweet of them. I will go with the flow food-wise. At first I was tempted to say I would just order off the menu etc. but did the calculations and it would only save a couple dollars and I never like to make my eating choices a topic of conversation...
Next week, I have appointments with my rheumatologist on Tuesday and then a follow-up exam with a heart specialist out of town that I haven’t seen since last year when I was about 340. Looking forward to stepping on their scales. I also have follow-up visits with my cardiologist and podiatrist in the next 3-4 weeks.
I always laugh when thinking about my weigh-in's at the rheumatologist office. Often, I would just make up a weight number. Their scale “only” went to 350 pounds. My cardiologist could weigh me accurately...although I did stand awkward once when it was going over the 400 mark.
Oh well – my better half is calling!
Have a blessed Good Friday or Happy Passover or – gosh it’s tough being politically correct…LOL
Bob
Ps - Sandy -- Love the mask! 0 -
A busy weekend so won't be able to check in until Monday but wanted to congratulate Shirley and Dave on the new arrival.
Anne ~ Unfortunately I fear the food poisoning had something to do with a meal I had at my friends' place on Wednesday although I haven't phoned to check if they've been ill too as it seems so rude to suggest....!! We had a beef stew that had apparently been reheated and even had a conversation about how important it is to hit boiling point when doing so but I was aware it had been microwaved so am guessing! It's something I never ever suffer from so it was a shock to the system to be sitting in the loo with a bowl on my knees at 2 in the morning. You can imagine the rest! Pretty well over it now so no real harm done.
Phoebe ~ I do hope dear Honey will get a little rest before you head off again. Perhaps the anxiety is just being away from you for a couple of hours having spent all her time with you recently. If so she will adjust over time I'm sure. Nine hours is quite a time without power but good to see all is switched back on.
Sandy ~ Take care of that cough and don't overdo things next week. You must give yourself time to recover as much as you love having Robby.
Bob ~ I get your drift ~ enjoy your Easter/Passover/break with family and I'm sure knowing what an amazing transformation you've accomplished the conversation is bound to come up and your food choices will be understood.
Lin ~ So sorry to read you've lost your friend and hope the funeral isn't too upsetting, especially so soon after your dad's. Thinking of you.
Hello to all I've missed but must get on and out.
Jackie0 -
JACKIE, quickie from me too. Your assumption appears right about the food poisoning and I agree you can't really find out about the friend unless she phones you, and I would imagine she will be too embarrassed to do that. I've been very fortunate in that respect, but DO have an idea what you suffered. When we first came over here we went to the Falls for the day. The family had fish in a restaurant whilst 8 year old Mark at the time, wanted a beef hamburger as he disliked fish as a child. The poor child was so dreadfully ill that we broke the journey back to Quebec to get emergency treatment! My first "taste" and only taste of food poisoning. Frightened me to death and I keep well clear of beef especially in restaurants. I'm so glad you are now over the dreadful experience but what will you do when the next invite comes along? Plead vegetarian? That's an option!
Happy day everybody!!!! Little puppy Cinders was adorable and a very healthy, playful Cinders indeed. ANNE.0 -
Good Morning,
Isaac Henry was born yesterday 8lb 10oz and I will post a picture. Just got back from a hair cut and now to yoga class with Kristina. Busy times!
Here comes Grandma!!!!
Shirley0 -
Hello baby ISAAC!!!!! Congratulations on his safe arrival to parents and proud SHIRLEY and DAVE.0
-
Happy Saturday!! It is cold right now but it is supposed to warm up and be a beautiful day for Easter. I am going to early Mass with Rob, Lisa, Robby and Bryanna and then to breakfast. We want to beat the crowds thus my sleeping late is officially over as tomorrow starts waking at 6:00 AM. I also made plans to meet friends for an early dinner tomorrow so I will have a full day. Babe just invited me to dinner tonight to celebrate our Easter together so I better start watching those calories or there goes my goal.
Shirley, Congratulations again!! Big baby boy, how long was he?? I love the name and can't wait for the pictures.
Anne, you have so many cute and not so cute stories, you should record them all for your grandchildren.
Lin,
I am so sorry about your friend.
Jackie, I am glad you are feeling better and your friend will probably let you know if she was ill next time you talk to her. No use in embarrassing her and asking her if she got sick from her food. The good thing is that it was gone in one day at least for the most part.
Is George getting an Easter Basket?
Bob, have your doctors seen you since your weight loss? I am sure they will ask what happened to the other person that traveled with you. How nice of your daughter and sil to treat all to brunch, that is very generous of them.
Phoebe, poor Honey, give her an extra hug from me. 9 hours without electric seems like an eternity to me, no TV, no computer, yikes what did you do?
Marie, hope you are well and still looking forward to your trip to see your great granddaughter.
Have a wonderful day and a Blessed Easter.
Sandy
One Day at a Time0 -
-
-
I will try and read all posts today. Still catching up!
Going out for dinner tonight for my birthday. I already got the best present ever plus a Fitbit. So
anxious to set that up. I think I will get Kristina to help me.
I have started my own Facebook account so anyone here who wants to friend me, I look forward to hearing from you.
Shirley0 -
Issac is beautiful and big like Robby!!! So happy for you!!
Need a way to find you to friend you....what name are you using?0 -
Oh, what lovely pictures!. ANNE0
