100+ to Lose Support Group Permanent Thread(Everyone is welcome)
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Hi All,
It is good to pay attention to the things that trigger our body's reactions so we do not take extra blame on us emotionally. It is just amazing how our body can fight us, or heal us. I finally went thru the fridge and got rid of some items that were still okay, but I felt they had been in there too long. With just myself I often do not eat them fast enough. I miss my yogurt as I have cut back on that because the Dr said my calcium was too high. Who knew!
Back to watering today, I think I will thin a few things out so I can enjoy the fall a bit. And not get caught for winter! Fall at my house is early this year, I drove north about 25 miles yesterday, and they are still green. They had more rain longer than I have.
Looking for a great day with more exercise! Thanks for being inspirational guys! Jan
P.S. I would faint if I had a hundred dollar water bill!
Hi Jan
I would not have thought that You could have too high a Calcium level. I always thought that as we got older we might need calcium supplements to fight Osteoporosis.
I have a problem throwing out foods that are still good, unless I am 110% sure they will never be eaten. I often put parts in the freezer for future use. I have some NS pastries in the freezer to keep them at the best freshness I can have for them.
BTW Ours is not that high and I am very unhappy at the $60+ water bill from watering the garden. Fresh Vegetables and such do come at a price.
Good Luck with the exercise
Rogerhope4change_val wrote: »Thank you both for all your encouragement and support. Aiming to make this another good eating day!
Hi Val
I believe You will accomplish that mission of healthy eating.
Have a Nice Evening
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Another healthy eating day. Feeling more energy but chained to my desk because of work (12+ hour days). But feeling good! FYI - my water bill with three adults, one teen, four dogs and weekly lawn sprinklers is no more than $50/ month.1
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Hi
It was 67 Degrees This morning a change from yesterdays 60 degrees for the same time of day. It was comfortable despite a increase in the humidity. I walked 7354 steps so far + 2 Cents.
I stopped at the Grocery Store for 3 Bananas and 2 types of Apples including one from New Zealand and 2 Plums, 2 Green Pears. Then headed for home, Three Blocks from Home as Death Valley Days was ending I had the iPod Low Battery warning play in my ears over the closing credits of the radio show. Perfect Timing on the battery charge
I still see more Raspberries that still need to ripen. Hopefully The weather cooperates and they ripen, they are slow ripening this week.
Bank and Then CostCo later on this morning once the Bank Opens.
Have a Great Wednesday
Roger
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hope4change_val wrote: »Another healthy eating day. Feeling more energy but chained to my desk because of work (12+ hour days). But feeling good! FYI - my water bill with three adults, one teen, four dogs and weekly lawn sprinklers is no more than $50/ month.
Hi Val
I can remember not that far back when the water bill was every three month and was $50 for the three month period. As seems to happen a different company bought out and the old one and started to every month billing and then price creep, IMO to recoup the cost of the purchase
I am glad to hear that the day went well. Eat well and feel well
You are so lucky our with two adults and nothing else in the winter is around that levelhope4change_val wrote: »Only 200 calories and tasty.
Thank You for that information, Limited Edition it says on the picture. To me that means if I like it stock the freezer for when it is gone.
Have a Nice Day
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Hi all!
My water bill in winter is around $27/month. It has crept up to 60 due to little rain and 95 degree heat. Still a bargain, I guess! I am watering slightly less, next month should be better. I have not seen those potatoes here, I will have to look again and check at Publics, or brave Walmart, lol!
Great job, Val! You sound like you are back on track, and that is great with those long work days! You definitely are an inspiration to me!
Thanks for the "inspiring" update Roger. I guess it officially won the contest!
I am having a hungry start, so I had an extra protein and used up some leftover salmon for breakfast. Not my usual fair!
Most of what I threw away were some old jellies (hard to find like damson plum) and not sugar free or low sugar, I just did not eat fast enough, (because it had sugar), lol, some old OJ, and my milk, that I just could not drink fast enough. I know better than to buy a quart, but thought I would use it faster with my cereal. Apparently not! I hate when I throw away something, but it rarely happens. Sometimes I just forget to use it, and have something instead!
My bone density is not bad, could be a little better. I think because of my heart he watches the calcium, and also so I do not get stones, which can happen with gout. Yes, that seems like a no win scenario there...
Keep up the great work! Jan
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Hi all!
My water bill in winter is around $27/month. It has crept up to 60 due to little rain and 95 degree heat. Still a bargain, I guess! I am watering slightly less, next month should be better. I have not seen those potatoes here, I will have to look again and check at Publics, or brave Walmart, lol!
Great job, Val! You sound like you are back on track, and that is great with those long work days! You definitely are an inspiration to me!
Thanks for the "inspiring" update Roger. I guess it officially won the contest!
I am having a hungry start, so I had an extra protein and used up some leftover salmon for breakfast. Not my usual fair!
Most of what I threw away were some old jellies (hard to find like damson plum) and not sugar free or low sugar, I just did not eat fast enough, (because it had sugar), lol, some old OJ, and my milk, that I just could not drink fast enough. I know better than to buy a quart, but thought I would use it faster with my cereal. Apparently not! I hate when I throw away something, but it rarely happens. Sometimes I just forget to use it, and have something instead!
My bone density is not bad, could be a little better. I think because of my heart he watches the calcium, and also so I do not get stones, which can happen with gout. Yes, that seems like a no win scenario there...
Keep up the great work! Jan
Hi Jan
I Start with the 1% quart of UHT milk from the Dollar store and thus I know it is pretty fresh since Non refrigerated the one I have on the shelf to back up the open one has a sell by date of July xx, 2017. When I open it that is when I put it in the refrigerator the day before. I use it on cereal until it is gone and then switch back to hot Breakfasts until I have cycled through those and then open the next quart of milk for cold cereal. When I say Cycles through, that means one of each of the NS frozen breakfasts, excluding the baked Blueberry Oatmeal. That One I can imitate with the low sugar Quaker Oatmeal and add Blueberries from the freezer
The Other thing I work into that is the Blueberry Waffles 2 per serving 70g and 150 calories and Blueberry pancakes 2 or 3 at 60 calories per and 1 ounce each also from the dollar store as they are pretty tasty. I also use some of the NS pancakes and Waffles. I do modify the Two Hot breakfast sandwiches by adding a 1/2 slice of Velveeta to them at 20 calories to improve the taste.
Did I mention that I look for tasty inexpensive foods I can use to stretch the NS foods? Call me Cheap or Call me frugal, I don't care
Here is today's bargain. I bought a 20 pack of Skinny Cow Ice cream Sandwiches that has two flavors in it, those being Vanilla 71g and Cookies and Cream 70g to stretch the NS desserts. The 20 Pack from CostCo was $9.79 vs the Grocery Store price of $5.99 for 6 a decent savings. A bit high in carbohydrates @ 29g and only 150 calories each. with 4G Protein and 4 fluid ounces. The Vanilla is good if slightly sweet tasting. The Cookie was nice and soft and tasty too.
Cookies and Cream https://www.skinnycow.com/products/detail.aspx?id=16
and vanilla https://www.skinnycow.com/products/detail.aspx?id=19
My Brother finds these less traditional jellies and Jams at the Grocery store that have decent specs by looking in the Kosher Aisle of all places.
Also I tried a Slice of Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin bread at 80 calories toasted last night with a light smear of Butter for the taste as the extra Carb serving I add to my daily food while working on holding my weight. It was Pretty good too, It came from the freezer case at the ShopRite Grocery Store.
http://www.foodforlife.com/product/breads/ezekiel-49-cinnamon-raisin-sprouted-whole-grain-bread
FAQ
Q: What is the difference between "Enriched" White Breads and Sprouted Food for Life Breads?
A: "Enriched" White Breads are made from the starchy "endosperm" of the wheat kernel (the inside portion), which contains few vitamins and minerals (mostly carbohydrates). The milling of grain into white flour requires the removal of the bran and the germ. During this process, important natural fiber and bran are lost (including 21 vitamins and minerals). 5 vitamins and minerals (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, calcium and folic acid) are added back into the flour and are thus, called "enriched". By contrast, Food for Life sprouted breads are made from freshly sprouted grains, which contain all of the fiber, bran, vitamins and minerals of the original grain plus a sizeable increase in those nutrients
Congratulations on the Good Bone Density
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Another good eating day. I knew I wouldn't have time to cook so this morning I threw stuff in the crockpot. I suppose it would be considered cabbage soup...since it is mostly red cabbage. Tasty and guilt free!1
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Hi
It was 68 Degrees This morning a not much of a change from yesterday. It was comfortable with qa decrease in the humidity. I walked 9,100 steps so far + 15 Cents.
Have a Great Thursday
Roger
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hope4change_val wrote: »Another good eating day. I knew I wouldn't have time to cook so this morning I threw stuff in the crockpot. I suppose it would be considered cabbage soup...since it is mostly red cabbage. Tasty and guilt free!
Hi Val
Congratulations on that achievement. I had an off day yesterday (Wednesday) as I had a Chinese Lunch Special of Green Beans and Chicken with a EggRoll. I paid the price this morning at the scale as that rascal said 2.75 pounds up. I Know most if not all of it is water weight, I need to remember not to eat that again as TBH it was not that good
Bottom Line You did a lot better than I did. The saving part is I am not working at losing currently although there is a slow downward trend over several weeks.
Have a Nice Day
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Hi
In the weird news Arena
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/sep/14/los-angeles-people-walker-chuck-mccarthy
'We need human interaction': meet the LA man who walks people for a living
Chuck McCarthy recently auditioned as a homicidal biker for a TV show, but the actor is finding glimmers of fame, and possibly a business franchise, with another role: Los Angeles’s first people walker.
He walks humans for $7 a mile around the streets and park near his home, pioneering an alternative to dog walking that requires no leash, just an ability to walk, talk and, above all, listen.
The idea initially struck the underemployed actor several months ago as a joke, an imaginary way to make extra cash, until it became real.
“The more I thought about it, the less crazy it seemed,” said McCarthy, draining a bottle of water – he now takes hydration seriously – and heading out into the sunshine for another walk, this time with the Guardian trotting in step.
A homemade scrawl across his T-shirt declared him The People Walker, low-budget, mobile advertising. “I’ve been doing walks almost every single day for the past week and I’m getting repeat clients, which is what you want.”
A stroll with this soft-spoken, hirsute hulk seems to be what much of LA wants, judging by the response to his Facebook page and homemade flyers.
“Need motivation to walk?” they ask from lamp posts. “Scared to walk alone at night? Don’t like walking alone at all? Don’t want people to see you walking alone and just assume you have no friends? Don’t like listening to music or podcasts but can’t walk alone in silence, forced to face thoughts of the unknown future, or your own insignificance in the ever expanding universe?”
For many, the answer to one or all of the above seems to be “yes”. McCarthy is fielding hundreds of emails from the lonely, the curious and the adventurous, all seeking a stranger’s ambulatory company.
“I try to listen more than talk,” he said this week, striding past handsome houses in Los Feliz, a leafy neighbourhood near Hollywood.
Conversations with clients are seldom confessional, but he respects confidences. “It’s mostly surface, small-talk type stuff. But I think it’s therapeutic even if they’re not baring their souls.”
It’s mostly surface, small-talk type stuff. But I think it’s therapeutic even if they’re not baring their souls
Grumbling about traffic, for instance, felt better when delivered to an actual human ear rather than posted on social media. “Tweeting about it and getting no response just makes you feel sadder.”
So many requests have poured in that McCarthy has recruited five other walkers to serve different parts of LA, though he will not take any cut from their earnings until he figures out a professional business model.2 -
That "people walker" made tge news here in TX too.1
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Hi
It was a cool 57 Degrees This morning. It was comfortable Walking, I have walked exactly 7,800 steps so far + 10 Cents found near the start of my walk as I was crossing the road from picking up my Morning Coffee.
As I was heading up for my coffee this morning I was a block from home when suddenly I felt something Bump my leg. Then a friendly young Young dog started running in circles around me making side trips to sniff things. It followed along for a couple of blocks before heading off. I did see the owner out with two of her dogs when looked back, I do see here some mornings bringing the recycling or Garbage to the Curb and we exchange Greetings.
Have a Great Friday
Rogerhope4change_val wrote: »That "people walker" made the news here in TX too.
Hi Val
I saw it in one of the news links my brother sends me daily, he often finds weird news
That one was definitely fits into the Weird category.
$7 a hour is also below Minimum wage. Hopefully the news article does not get government types involved.
Have a Nice Day, TGIF
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Morning all!
I was so hot yesterday, all day. Even at night. Then I saw we were up to 98 degrees yesterday. That would do it! I must have skipped the weather report! We are supposed to have a cooling trend in a week, maybe even in the high 50's at night. I can't wait!
I was up at 5:30 to attend our women's group. So of course I feel asleep several times trying to watch Masada with Peter O'Toole that nite. I had a bit of a time being sleepy in spite of my melatonin. You would think after 5 years, I would still not go into that nite mode!
On the bright side, I hit 5,000 steps once, and my average is in the 3,500 range. I need better, but at least it is not as low as when my feet were bothering me before!
That is interesting about the people walker. Apparently a need, though I sure would be googling the walker, lol! I wonder what the average pay is for dog walkers!
I have to take the car for an oil change, and my engine light is staying on. So NOT how I wanted to spend this day! I want to be home and fall clean.
I love the Ezeckiel brand of bread, but never tried the raisin. I will have to pick some up in honor of fall. I have a home made apple butter, low sugar recipe tagged somewhere I need to dig out, that would be great with it! And fall- like!
Take care all! Keep up the keeping up! Jan
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Hi JanMorning all!
I was so hot yesterday, all day. Even at night. Then I saw we were up to 98 degrees yesterday. That would do it! I must have skipped the weather report! We are supposed to have a cooling trend in a week, maybe even in the high 50's at night. I can't wait!
I was up at 5:30 to attend our women's group. So of course I feel asleep several times trying to watch Masada with Peter O'Toole that nite. I had a bit of a time being sleepy in spite of my melatonin. You would think after 5 years, I would still not go into that nite mode!
On the bright side, I hit 5,000 steps once, and my average is in the 3,500 range. I need better, but at least it is not as low as when my feet were bothering me before!
That is interesting about the people walker. Apparently a need, though I sure would be googling the walker, lol! I wonder what the average pay is for dog walkers!
I have to take the car for an oil change, and my engine light is staying on. So NOT how I wanted to spend this day! I want to be home and fall clean.
I love the Ezeckiel brand of bread, but never tried the raisin. I will have to pick some up in honor of fall. I have a home made apple butter, low sugar recipe tagged somewhere I need to dig out, that would be great with it! And fall- like!
Take care all! Keep up the keeping up! Jan
98 degrees will do it for sure
I am happy we finally have decent weather forecast for a length of time.
That is a interesting question, how much do dog walkers get? OTOH they usually seem to walk more than one at a time from what I understand.
I am guessing You mean the Check Engine Light and not a Low Oil pressure or charging system warning? I had that several times over the years on my Pontiac and every time it seems that a Oxygen Sensor had failed.
I have a Feeling the Cinnamon Raisin Bread would be good with the right Jelly or Jam.
Congratulations on getting out again with the increasing step count.
Sleep Well
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Dog walkers get $15 for a half hour visit.1
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hope4change_val wrote: »Dog walkers get $15 for a half hour visit.
Hi
Thank You for that information
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Since the day after I returned to healthy eating, I've been having severe foot or leg cramps (mostly at night). I've not increased my physical activity, only changed my eating. Every night I've awoken to the overwhelming pain. I can't figure it out.1
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It was a cool 57 Degrees This morning, a exact copy of Yesterday for weather. It was comfortable Walking, I have walked exactly 8,974 steps so far + No Cents found While Walking I did see a largish turtle in the brook I walked over it on the bridge.
I did Stop at the Grocery Store this morning and pick up some more fruit, I also stopped at the Dollar store as I was running later than usual due to the route I walked. The only thing I ended up doing there was Saying Good Morning as they were sold out of the 1% milk I was planning on getting to go on the shelf as a backup Quart.
Have a Great Weekend
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hope4change_val wrote: »Since the day after I returned to healthy eating, I've been having severe foot or leg cramps (mostly at night). I've not increased my physical activity, only changed my eating. Every night I've awoken to the overwhelming pain. I can't figure it out.
Hi Val
I used to get woken up many nights with severe cramps in the lower leg. Since I added a Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc tablet and a Banana a day I have been cramp free for a couple of years at least. The Mineral Tablet helped and the Banana a day finished the job. You can buy smaller Bananas and get the benefit IMO and I buy the Mineral Tablet at CostCo for the price.
When The pain would hit it felt as if the muscle in the back of the leg was tying itself into a knot and I would have to lay there massaging it to get the pain to go away.
I do wonder why the switch to healthy eating is causing the problem.
Good Luck and Stay pain free
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HI All!
I eat my banana for that reason ( the leg cramps). I guess the potassium helps. I noticed since I cut my yogurt with the calcium, my calved ache a little but do not go into an actual cramp.
One of the best ways to release that cramp is to flex your foot hard towards the front of your shin, and keep that position till it releases. I have tried that and it has always helped. It is an old OB trick they used when the mama's had leg cramps. They did not worry then so much about them throwing a clot that way. Works for men too, LOL! It has helped me, and worth a try!
My car got it's oil change, and they think the light came on because the gas cap was not on properly. He said if that was not it, it was something little, so I will not worry. At least it is not on now! My car has a touchy spot associated with the catalytic converter also, but runs well with all else.
Kind of blew my Friday, as I got home, ate lunch, sat with the dogs a bit for their relax time, and then did not feel like doing much. I did clear out one flower bed for fall, but still have a little more to do. I hate when I can not finish a task, and I have no free time till Monday. Oh well... the best laid plans....
Thanks for the dog walker info! I knew Val would know, lol!
Hope you find more change , Roger! Jan 1 -
Hi
It was 68 Degrees This morning a not much of a change from yesterday. It was still comfortable with a increase in the humidity. I walked 7,500 steps so far and no Cents.
I suppose that most of You have heard of the IED explosion at the NJ shore along the route of the Semper Five Run that luckily caused no injuries due to a delayed start so it only hurt the Garbage Can.
Then This one
NEW YORK — Authorities here found and on early Sunday removed an explosive device — reportedly a pressure cooker — near the site of a Saturday night blast that injured more than two dozen people in the Chelsea neighborhood.
At a news conference before the discovery of a second device, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the explosion injured at least 29 people but that there was no specific terrorist threat.
A device believed to be a pressure cooker was subsequently found on West 27th Street, four blocks from the initial blast on West 23rd, according to New York Police Department. The NYPD tweeted at about 2:24 a.m. ET Sunday that, "The suspicious device on West 27 Street in Chelsea has been safely removed by the NYPD Bomb Squad."
Saying no Specific Terrorist Threat just mean to me that they had no threat it would happen not that it is not a terrorist action. The Pressure Cooker reminds me of the Boston marathon explosions sadly.
I will be curious to see what Our Presidential candidates say about it.
Have a Safe Sunday
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HI All!
I eat my banana for that reason ( the leg cramps). I guess the potassium helps. I noticed since I cut my yogurt with the calcium, my calved ache a little but do not go into an actual cramp.
One of the best ways to release that cramp is to flex your foot hard towards the front of your shin, and keep that position till it releases. I have tried that and it has always helped. It is an old OB trick they used when the mama's had leg cramps. They did not worry then so much about them throwing a clot that way. Works for men too, LOL! It has helped me, and worth a try!
My car got it's oil change, and they think the light came on because the gas cap was not on properly. He said if that was not it, it was something little, so I will not worry. At least it is not on now! My car has a touchy spot associated with the catalytic converter also, but runs well with all else.
Kind of blew my Friday, as I got home, ate lunch, sat with the dogs a bit for their relax time, and then did not feel like doing much. I did clear out one flower bed for fall, but still have a little more to do. I hate when I can not finish a task, and I have no free time till Monday. Oh well... the best laid plans....
Thanks for the dog walker info! I knew Val would know, lol!
Hope you find more change , Roger! Jan
Hi Jan
Interesting information to keep in mind if I get another leg cramp, Thanks.
You could try a Calcium tablet and see if it helps.
Now that You mention it I remember My Brother having that problem with the Gas Cap being loose causing the Check Engine Light to come on. Here in NJ we do not have Self Service for Gas nor are we allowed to pump our own gas as I understand.
In General as I understand it a failed Catalytic Converter will not affect the way the engine runs and will cause more pollution however.
If the worst that happened is something did not get finished there are worse things that could have happened to You.
Have a Nice Day
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Hi!
Okay, I am down right envious you do not pump gas! I never heard of such! I get so tired of pumping my own gas. Just once again I would like to hear someone come to my car door and ask, "Fill her up??,." Check your oil?", and clean my windows! There is one full service across town somewhere. I may have to find it, just to have a nostalgic moment!!!
I left for church early and had guest lunch, so I have not heard the news. I had heard of the marathon device, but not the other. Just so frightening. I wonder if someone will take credit.
You would think I might notice the gas cap I put on wrong, LOL, but i am just happy it was found and no major problems.
I passed 5,000 steps today and scared myself silly when the fitbit went off and celebrated! Guess if I did that more it would not come as a shock!! That is 3x this last three weeks. Doing a little better.
Oh, the candidates. I truly do not know what to do. I do not like either candidate and do not even have a least favorite candidate. this may be the first election ever I do not vote for a president. I may write in Roosevelt.
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Hi
It was 75 Degrees This morning warmer than yesterday. It was semi comfortable with a increase in the humidity. I walked 7,400 steps on the nose right now and Two Cents.
I got rained on for about 10 minutes this morning while walking, However having heard the weather forecast and seeing that there had been a light rain before I got up I took Umbrellas with me. I strap the Medium size one to my Backpack which I used as a carrier to free my hands until I needed it and a smaller folding one in a pocket, just in case. I did get a little damp while removing the backpack and deploying the Umbrella. It started as I was heading up the street for my Morning coffee and then stopped after I cam out from getting the coffee.
I suppose that most of You have heard of the IED explosion at the Elizabeth Train Station Overnight? The Explosion was triggered by a Bomb disposal robot when it clipped a wire attempting to disarm one of the 5 devices.
From Here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/20/nyregion/pipe-bombs-found-near-train-station-in-elizabeth-nj-official-says.htmlELIZABETH, N.J. — The bomb drama rattling the New York region arrived here Sunday night when two men walked out of Hector’s Place Restaurant near the city’s train station and found a backpack containing five explosives resting atop a municipal garbage can, Mayor J. Christian Bollwage said.
After finding that the backpack contained “wires and a pipe,” the mayor said, the men dropped the item in the street and contacted the Elizabeth Police Department around 8:45 p.m. The police, in turn, called the Union County bomb squad, and the investigation was quickly turned over to the F.B.I. and the New Jersey State Police, Mr. Bollwage said.
The F.B.I. then sent in a pair of robots and determined that the backpack held five bombs, some of which were pipe bombs, the mayor said.
Around 12:30 a.m., the robots tried to clip a wire to disarm one bomb and accidentally detonated it, the mayor said.
“As a robot was trying to disarm one of the devices, it exploded,” he said. No injuries were reported.
The mayor said around 3 a.m. Monday that one robot was destroyed and another had a mechanical arm blown off.
Have a Safe Monday
Roger1 -
Hi!
Okay, I am down right envious you do not pump gas! I never heard of such! I get so tired of pumping my own gas. Just once again I would like to hear someone come to my car door and ask, "Fill her up??,." Check your oil?", and clean my windows! There is one full service across town somewhere. I may have to find it, just to have a nostalgic moment!!!
I left for church early and had guest lunch, so I have not heard the news. I had heard of the marathon device, but not the other. Just so frightening. I wonder if someone will take credit.
You would think I might notice the gas cap I put on wrong, LOL, but i am just happy it was found and no major problems.
I passed 5,000 steps today and scared myself silly when the fitbit went off and celebrated! Guess if I did that more it would not come as a shock!! That is 3x this last three weeks. Doing a little better.
Oh, the candidates. I truly do not know what to do. I do not like either candidate and do not even have a least favorite candidate. this may be the first election ever I do not vote for a president. I may write in Roosevelt. Jan
Hi Jan
The first time I drove out of NJ and stopped for gas I was shocked at the price difference between Full Service and self service at the same station. I had no problem pumping my own as I had worked at a Atlantic Richfield Station that became Arco later on.
One news broadcast did show someones manifesto and then that disappeared form later broadcasts.
OK Found it online here, more or less
http://www.advocate.com/crime/2016/9/18/nyc-bombing-protest-anti-lgbt-oppression-or-claim-hoax
NYC Bombing a Protest of Anti-LGBT Bias, or Is Claim a Hoax?
Police are investigating this among several claims about the explosion in the heavily LGBT Chelsea area.
September 18 2016 4:40 PM EDT Updated September 18 2016 6:37 PM EDT
A Tumblr user has claimed that Saturday's bombing in New York City's heavily gay Chelsea neighborhood was a protest against the oppression of LGBT people.
Meanwhile, other claims are coming in to police, such as a 911 call from an unidentified man saying there will be more explosions and a handwritten letter, partly in Arabic, found in a plastic bag containing a second explosive device.
The New York Police Department has not established the veracity of the two Tumblr posts, which were on a page with a rainbow flag and titles "I'm the NY Bomber," the city's Daily News reports. One read in part, “I did it because I cannot stand society. I cannot live in a world where homosexuals like myself as well as the rest of the LGBTQ+ community are looked down upon by society.” The second post expressed reservations about taking lives.
Both were published Sunday, and the page was taken down this afternoon, the Daily News reports. Sources told the paper that police were speaking to local LGBT activists about the page.
Nut jobs or truth? I do not know if we will ever know.
OTOH finding five more explosive devices in NJ lends some credence to the 911 caller.
Ha! My Simple Fitbit never makes noise, if it did I would wonder what the heck.
You could always write in "Mickey Mouse"
Not a Thrilling election at all.
Have a Nice Day
Roger1 -
Hi all!
Hoping your pain is better, Val. Thinking of you!
I am inclined to think the 911 call may be more legit. Bless people trying to investigate it. Sorry for the robots, so glad they were not humans though! Scary the device went off, I hope that is not a new level of the bomber's maturity. It has to be especially frightening after experiencing 9/11. All these people of N.Y sure have my admiration. (except for those responsible, obviously.) It is scary N.J. is experiencing this. Hopefully they have some leads we are not being told that will help.
Did you ever think the world would experience this global problem? I remember my parents being afraid during the Cuban missile crisis and "preparing, " though it would have done precious little good in retrospect. It gives a new prospective to those living at the time of the World Wars, and a sense of sadness to those living in countries that experience all this everyday, and in a widespread area of their country. That is no way to grow up or live. What a time for Micky Mouse leadership....
Good news and preparation on your walks! I plan to work a little and keep those steps to 5000. I have lots of fruits and veggies to eat, more than usual as one member of our church brings boxes of his peaches and apples to share at the end of his season. We are a lucky bunch! It offsets that SMALL piece of pecan pie I could not resist at church! Oh the holiday season is coming here- even if it is still 90 degrees! Jan 1 -
Hi all. Thanks for the calcium and banana recommendations. Apparently something in cupcakes also prevents cramps. Yep, fell off that horse...but I'll try your suggestions.1
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Jan -i am so with you about the presidential candidates.1
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Hi all!
Hoping your pain is better, Val. Thinking of you!
I am inclined to think the 911 call may be more legit. Bless people trying to investigate it. Sorry for the robots, so glad they were not humans though! Scary the device went off, I hope that is not a new level of the bomber's maturity. It has to be especially frightening after experiencing 9/11. All these people of N.Y sure have my admiration. (except for those responsible, obviously.) It is scary N.J. is experiencing this. Hopefully they have some leads we are not being told that will help.
Did you ever think the world would experience this global problem? I remember my parents being afraid during the Cuban missile crisis and "preparing, " though it would have done precious little good in retrospect. It gives a new prospective to those living at the time of the World Wars, and a sense of sadness to those living in countries that experience all this everyday, and in a widespread area of their country. That is no way to grow up or live. What a time for Micky Mouse leadership....
Good news and preparation on your walks! I plan to work a little and keep those steps to 5000. I have lots of fruits and veggies to eat, more than usual as one member of our church brings boxes of his peaches and apples to share at the end of his season. We are a lucky bunch! It offsets that SMALL piece of pecan pie I could not resist at church! Oh the holiday season is coming here- even if it is still 90 degrees! Jan
Hi Jan
Well according to the noon news they have the villain in custody, Yea!
In the past I was optimistic that the world was headed for a better place, OTOH I was around during Korea and Vietnam. Now they have a real Nut Job running North Korea, And many of the advances of past presidents are gone.
Oh My, Pecan Pie, It is so Tasty too. At least it was not Mississippi Mud Pie as in the recipe from Food Network Magazine
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/mississippi-mud-pie-recipe.html
Or Shoo-Fly Pie as in this recipe.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/shoo-fly-pie-recipe.html
How Nice You have someone at Church sharing foods
My Brother has been gifting the neighbors once the garden got going good.
Have a Nice Evening
Roger2
