The New Water Cooler
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that sounds cool walking in the lazy river
wonder if our water park offers that0 -
If yours doesn't you should see if they would. It's very popular in my community. Approach it as a wellness activity for the community. It was raining this morning so I didn't go. They still were open because I saw a friend walked in the rain. I'm going to go Saturday morning if weather is nice. Tomorrow I have my training class. I will not skip!
Enjoy your day tomorrow!
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is it only when the water park is closed? Or do they do it during regular hours?
feels like Friday - probably because a lot of people of taking off for the weekend already.
saw your pic of your camper - looks great - are you ready to hit the road?
boys had their physicals last night - Caleb had a golf clinic today and I think they have games to ump tonight.
I need to get everything finalized, organized and more supplies bought for fair baking.
my wrist is hurting me again.0 -
We will practice pulling and backing up the camper this weekend. Russ has to do some work on the hitch to make it safe and not allow camper to sway on the road. We go on our first trip July 10 just down the road, LOL! Nice campground and site but very close to home.
Yes the cardio walking on the lazy river is set for hours that the water park is not open. Two evenings per week right after closing, and four mornings per week before opening. Weekend mornings are two hour slots (8:30 - 10:30) and M/W are 9:30-10:30. Park opens at 11:00 each day.A lifeguard is on duty and a couple of people man the admission desk. A park pass is $40 for the 3 month season or $3 per entry.
What happened to your wrist?
I went to my training class today. It was a workout! I need to be more consistent in going to the gym and being active. Bad me!
Well TGIF for tomorrow! Any special plans for the holiday weekend besides baking?
Jenny0 -
just carpal tunnel like issues that flare up
have a beautiful weekend dear J!!0 -
Happy 4th of July weekend, Marla. I hope you have something fun planned. We may "camp" in our driveway on Saturday or Sunday to try out the bed and AC and see what they are like. I plan to walk the lazy river tomorrow morning. I'm very sore from my boot camp class yesterday. We'll see how many rounds in the river I can do.
We are going to go to the picnic on Tuesday. Russ has to work Monday so he doesn't get the whole weekend/holiday. He's saving his vacay days for our October and February trips.
I did errands this morning and took the dogs to the dog park. Russ and I went out for margeritas and shared some nachos for dinner. Lazy now and going to read my book.
Good night!
Jenny0 -
Happy 4th!!!
regular work day today - sending the kids to the farm to do fireworks tonight - I'll work on some fair stuff in the peace of the quiet -
I hope you enjoy your pre-camping camping!
Time to rev it up.0 -
We decided to sleep in camper tonight since Russ doesn't have to work on the 4th. We were tired and sore from activity on Saturday and decided the camper mattress may make us feel worse. So right now we are cooling it down with the AC on and will make up the bed later. The dogs will stay with us too.
I've walked the lazy river 4 times now. Even though my knee "feels" it, I feel good after having walked it. We do 6-7 laps around (it's big). I think I may buy a pass because I could see me going at least 2 times per week the rest of the summer.
Enjoy your peace and quiet. We go to a picnic tomorrow but that is the extent of our plans.
Happy 4th!
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Well the bed in the camper was fine with the puffy topper on it. We typically sleep in a king so the queen was cozy. Maggie had a hard time due to the neighbor's firecrackers and loud fireworks. She was trembling and paced in the trailer most of the night. We woke up several times and finally got her on her bed and she settled in. The fireworks went until after midnight.
We went to a picnic yesterday. It was hot! They had buckets full of water balloons so at some point people started throwing them at one another and it felt good. I didn't get hit but the splash from those breaking around me felt good.
I've walked the lazy river 5 times and bought a season pass today. I know I'll go at least 2 times per week. It's a nice hour walk with resistance in the water. I walked forward, backward, and side stepped to work different muscles.
Tonight I'm meeting a friend at the local bar to play Bar Bingo. It will be fun to have a drink and catch up with her. We rarely see each other. She and her husband work for the school district but we are in different buildings. She teaches 1st grade and her husband is a carpenter in the district wood shop. He and Russ are friends.
How was your 4th, Marla? I hope you had fun. Did you get your fair recipes figured out?
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I was feeling pretty good about our fair baking until yesterday when the ribbons started coming back. I thought the stuff turned out nice this year - but the judges didn't agree - mostly blues (which there isn't anything wrong with) but the comments sure made me feel like I missed a lot. And a couple of reds which isn't great. Finally at the end a few purples came back and a couple going to state fair. Which is funny because they were the same batch - different judges - maybe they just knew that Zach wasn't really into it and dinged him accordingly.
Anyhow... I crashed before 9 last night even before Caleb got home from working concessions. Still feel out of it. I need to get back on doing something for Zach - Sylvan or something - I let that go for a few weeks - summer will wind up quickly with Caleb's camps coming up and then Caleb will be back in school by the 16th - Zach won't go until the 31st of August because of their stupid construction schedule -
I'm glad you are liking your lazy river walking. I got on my machine briefly last night - and my knee really hurt. Which is weird - my knees haven't bothered me before. Something new I guess.
I'm glad the 4th's over - hate the fireworks. Fortunately our dog doesn't get worked up by it - but I feel sorry for all those that do. And I worry about all the fools potentially blowing themselves (or my kids) up.
Going to be over a hundred today.
Stay cool dear J.0 -
I played bingo last night and won $44. I had to split the $88 dollar pot with another person that bingoed. At least I won something. It paid for my appetizer, beer and games and still had some left.
I went to my boot camp class today. It was a good workout. I wore a heart rate monitor so I can see if I'm working hard enough. With the shape I'm in I was working at %80 + but should be at 60-70% in the zone. I know it will get better. My HR was up in the 160's when I was in the middle of the workout.
Tomorrow I will organize the camper and make a list of groceries we need for meals when we camp next week.
Marla, it's nice that some of your things are going on to the State Fair. Good luck!
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TGIF my dear J!
Looking forward to a long sleep tonight and then getting Caleb ready for his camp Sunday.
Woot!
Scale this morning - not woot. Not woot at all. Reality check.0 -
I'm too scared to get on the scale but I should do so to scare myself. I've been exercising but not eating well at all. Lots of junk.
How long will C be gone at camp? What kind of camp? I loved going to camp when I was little.
Today I took the dogs to the dog park. It was breezy and beautiful, but still hot. They looked for shade and rolled in the grass when they found it. I took them home and then did some errands. It poured rain briefly this afternoon and is now breezy and sunny again. Tomorrow is suppose to be much cooler, we'll see. Time to finish getting camper stocked and pulling my clothes and putting them in the camper for the 3 day adventure at the regional park.
So much to do. Only one week left and back to work. It's going fast! Boo Hoo!
TGIF to you Marla!
Jenny0 -
CHI is academic honors camp up at our local community college - it draws incoming 7 and 8th graders from all over. Last year he did the "fly' track which was all about aerodynamics and flight and propulsion. He loved it. He has flat out said it was favorite camp ever. He got in again this summer and is doing the new 'tech' track - they will be focused on coding, gaming, automation, ai - they say. It sounds great. I only hope he isn't disappointed because he has built it up so much based on last year. But he is pumped, and I am pumped for him. Woot! It goes through Thursday.
It is going to be like an oven all week. Nasty, nasty.
I am so disappointed in myself for letting my weight go - again. I am having a hard time eating low enough in calories while eating bladder good foods. The things the seem to agree are pretty carby - meat is probably fine - but I just don't like meat that much. I have to try to get into it. I am looking at trying a south beach - but just don't think it will fly for me.0 -
We are frantically packing and getting ready to head to the camp site up the road at the regional park. Very hot and humid here too. I will be taking navy showers in the camper so I can sleep at night. We won't be back until Thursday and I'm not taking my computer but will have my tablet.
C's camp sounds fun for him. It's so nice they have those kind of camps for our kids. My boys enjoyed them too when they were younger and needed to be busy in the summer.
Well I'm going to help Russ pack up truck. I hope you get some down time to relax, Marla. You deserve it. Don't beat yourself up about your weight. We seem to be living a life cycle and have ups and downs. I did walk again at the lazy river today. My knees are aching but will feel good tomorrow.
I'll be in touch if I get WiFi with my phone's hot spot. Otherwise it will be Thursday.
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enjoy your glamping!!
sooooo hot here
just working and feeling sad that so many are on vacation (here at work) and I don't have any time off any time soon - just a little sniff sniff poor me going on.
however I am too much enjoying Zach not being in school and just soaking up the more relaxed state of things - I have to make myself make that Sylvan call. It's just been so nice and peaceful...
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much cooler today
today is already C's last full day at camp - pick him up tomorrow!
the house has been so quiet this week - even though Zach is still home - guess that's a big foretaste of what is to come.
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Marla, I'm glad you were able to relax in a quiet house and have some quality time with Zach. Did Caleb have fun? Very hot here the last two days but today is much cooler and almost Fall like but with some humidity. We got a nice breeze at the campsite last night which was a welcome reprieve. Do you have any vacation days this summer?
We are home now. All went smoothly without severe hiccups for our first RV experience. I'm keeping a journal of each trip so we can look back on what we learned, how the dogs did, etc.
Maggie and Charlie were stressed most of the three days. It was very hot on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (until evening). They got 3 walks per day but had to be tied up at the site which they seemed sad about. Everything on the camper worked well so they came in to the AC to cool off when needed. Maggie vomited the night of the storm all over her bedding. I went home Wednesday morning to wash it and bring it back. She vomited again last night so it is being washed now. We slept with the AC going all night which was lovely. I really loved having a bathroom! I didn't have to walk to the toilet facility every time I needed to go, which was wonderful! I was able to rinse off in the shower at night before putting on my PJ's so I slept smelling fresh without sweat and bug spray. Russ cooked 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts over the fire. We experienced a bad storm on Tuesday eve so had scones, fruit and juice on Wednesday morning since the grass and fire pit were still wet. Two of my friends came to visit. One came and brought Jimmy John's on Tuesday. We made bloody mary's and chatted. Another came for dinner last night. We had brats, salad, grilled peppers/onions, chips, and saurkraut. It was fun to have company. Russ and I are old farts. We never stayed up late with a fire but took the dogs in, showered and read in bed by 9:30. Hopefully we will do more fires and star gazing the next time. All in all, we learned a lot and have a list of things we need to get in the future to improve our experience.
I was signed up to go to boot camp class today at 5:30pm but I'm too tired and have sore knees so I will skip this round and make it up another time. Feeling my age today... We are treating ourselves to dinner out.
Jenny
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TGIF -
glad your first outing was fairly successful - hopefully your furries will adjust
today was the pits at work
YUCK and grrrr
but busting outta here soon0 -
Enjoy your weekend Marla. I hope you have some fun.
I'm walking at the lazy river tomorrow morning and then have a graduation party to attend for two twin boys I provided speech therapy for when they were 2-3 years old. These are the first former students that I've been invited to their grad party.
Have a nice weekend!
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aw - that was nice!
crazy day today at work. Bleck.
thought Caleb was going to spend the week with the children's theatre program this week (Missoula) - but he changed his mind last night. Just wants to spend time with his buddies before going to camp next. Darn. Missoula is super cool. Zach has to play in the Jr. Tourney this week (coach wanted it done) and it's going to be over 100. Not good.
I was feeling kind of sorry for myself this weekend. Just wah, wah nobody appreciates me.
Meh.
I have to go look in on my sisters dog and cat after work. They are on vacation and even though nephew is home she doesn't think he'll pamper them enough. She is such a freak about those animals.0 -
First day back at work. Hit the ground running as usual. I had 4 appointments today. The last one was a Hmong family that did not understand English so we had an interpreter. It's always interesting working with an interpreter. She was good but you really have to think about what you need to ask and how to ask it. The house was full of kids and this grandmother is caring for all of them. She will now raise the two we went to see since the parents are giving up their rights and are not allowed to see them anymore. I don't know the history there but how sad.
Very hot here! I had my AC on high in the car just to cool it down. I got home at 2:30 and have been inside since. The Schwann's man came and we ordered icecream bars. Hot weather's fault, LOL!
Where did your sister and family go for vacation, Marla? From my experience, teens/young adults really do rise to the occasion when left home alone and given responsibility. They want to prove they can do it and they want to be an adult.
What is C's next camp? I hope Zach stays hydrated during his tournament. Rory comes home this weekend for a couple of days. He's bringing lots of his clothes, etc. home from his apartment. They move out next week. He is going to move in to a town home with a couple of guys for the month of August while he finishes his summer job. Then he will be home with us figuring out what comes next for him.
Well stay cool!
Jenny0 -
I'm melllttttiiinnngggg....
I think Caleb is having a 'date' ish thing tonight. He is going to the movies with one of his classmates. Grace. What!! My 16 year old hasn't gone on a date and my not quite 13 year old is ? Oy vay. I hope it goes well for him. I think I am going to tell him to not mention it to his buddies (if he hasn't already) - Grace is a cutie and I'm not sure they will be good-natured about it. Holy smokes -0 -
That's cute! Maybe they are just really good friends and like to spend time together. It is the teen years...good luck!
Hot and humid! I guess I'm glad summer goes so fast. I don't like this kind of weather. I should be out working in the yard but no enjoyment there with this heat. We get full sun from west in the evenings. Blinding and hot after the long day.
Long day with kids and a longer day tomorrow. Relaxing now...Not walking tonight.
Jenny0 -
hot. just. hot.
Caleb enjoyed the movie (spiderman) - I heard more about the movie than the company, but he had already told his buddies about it before I brought it up - and he's like yeah, I'm realizing they are going to bug me about it. "But, it doesn't bother me." For all the drama I have with Zach with his grades and worries about him maturing to go out and be successful - my Caleb is going to probably be the death of me because he is smart and into his buddies and apparently cool with bucking the jabs and going out with girls. Woah.
Golf was rough for Zach today - so hot. He has to do it again tomorrow. Poor guy. Character building? I want to poor Zach him, but this is all he is doing - so I am trying to practice my stoic face. Keeping the water and gatorade on ice.
Stay cool dear J.0 -
WTG Caleb! He must have good self confidence. That's wonderful he doesn't care what his friends say. A good sign that peer pressure won't work on him. Is Zach playing in these tournaments to get back on varsity or just to be on the team? How's his attitude about it? Is he going to be a junior already?
Long day today. Five appointments, hot and humid, rain late in the day, and then I went to boot camp class at 6:30. Showered and in my pj's now. Hungry but not sure what I want to eat. Maybe a BLT?
I have to come up with a book to put on list for next year's book club. I'm searching the internet to see what might be interesting. Do you know of any that are recommended? It can't be a new best seller because the wait list at library is too long.
Stay cool!
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yeah the golf to not only help him improve but for school. This week coach didn't do any 'open' golf, he wanted the kids to do the tourney if they were around. From what I saw in the results I think Zach and Shane are the only two CHSers doing it. That's good for him doing the tourney even though he didn't shoot great. Shane is shooting very well this summer. He has done many more of the jr tourneys - so he is doing all the 'right things' - while I wish Zach would have done one or two of the other tourneys, he didn't miss any of the open golf sessions and his shooting at practice has been amazing. While Zach has to work on Zach, I also have to work on letting Zach be Zach and not trying to make him be Shane or anyone else. Zach was in 4th place after yesterday, but only 1 stroke behind number 3 - who is a big golfer for one of the other schools. Hopefully he shoots great today and can maintain his spot.
I'm probably not good for recommendations for books - I tend to lean towards popular fiction and mysteries and those 'cozy' books. Not really book club stuff. I am reading a few on online library by Paul Doiron that are a little more in depth than some of my books and he has a few out there so the older ones might be easier to get. I also remember reading some John J Nance aviation thrillers that I enjoyed years ago - I am a sucker for an airplane drama.
Stay cool - hotter today than yesterday - hotter tomorrow too. Then it should finally break.0 -
ah my Zach - crashed and burned and ended up dead last - siigggghhhhh.... he just can't translate his great practices into great tourney play...
hopefully last day of this extreme terrible 115 heat. soooo hooottttt
Cool thoughts!0 -
OMG! That is way too hot to be playing golf or doing anything at all, Marla! It felt really hot here but I can't complain because we don't come close to your temps.
One week down and 3 to go to another vacation (2 weeks in length). Sad that I live for my breaks but I do. I love my students and parents but I hate the rigor of the job. I swear all my almost 3 year olds grew 2 inches over the 3 week break.
Rory is home! He has gone to catch up with friends but we will do something with him tomorrow. I'm going to walk the river at 8:30am with a friend and then not sure what the rest of the day brings. I should weed the yard (hmm, not sure I'll get to that).
Well stay cool! Make a pitcher of tea or lemonade and stay inside.
Jenny0 -
the heat broke - it's 'only' in the 90's.
took Caleb to Camp Luther last night. Probably his last year going as a camper. Bittersweet. And he wouldn't let me take a pic - gah! I've reached that point with him too. I'm going to be down to posting what I'm eating for lunch on facebook.
Feeling a bit emotional and hormonal - uff-dah - double whammy
Enjoy having Rory home!! Yay!0
