WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2016
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Larisa, Laverne is a cutie!
Allison, sounds like you got quite a workout. I got tired just reading about it.
For those looking to add protein, I tried something new this morning that added 6 grams of protein to my oatmeal and was quite yummy. If is called Qia Superfood Cereal. It is chia seed, hemp, buckwheat, cranberries and almonds. 140 calories for two tablespoons. My little pie chart was almost perfectly balanced with carb, protein and fat. I ate it at 8:00, went and worked out then walked with Dave and did not get hungry. It is a little after 1:00 now, and I'm about to fix me a green smoothie for lunch.
We did circuits today, 3 rounds of 15. I used 5 lb Dumbbells for chest fly, incline reverse fly, and tricep kickbacks, 10 lb Dumbbells for hammer curls, and the lightest bar for shoulder press front and rear. I've got 10,000 steps already but will probably do another 2 miles this afternoon. Dave needs 2 miles to get to 8000 miles since he started keeping up with his walking and since this is the last day of a month he wants to get it in. I'll go with him to be supportive, and I can use the steps.
Carol, prayers for you.0 -
Bea with her eyes open. She is so alert now!
Good day. Visit to the playground and lots of pirate games. Kids a bit niggly on and off, (colds I think)but generally we had a happy time.
I've read and absorbed, but have not much time to comment. Love you all.
Heather UK
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Hi ladies. I thought I had been good about coming here daily but I guess not! Nothing to report; keeping up with all your posts. chilly and drizzly here today. PT this afternoon; I'm switching to another place after Tuesday with my new referral. Take care, Meg0
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Heather- Bea is just stunning! BEautiful eyes and that adorable little chin!
Larisa- LaVerne is great, but I am just amazed at what you have done with your balcony space!! Are all of your pics from one season? Can I follow your facebook garden page? I bet you are the envy of your neighbors! Just FANTASTIC!!!
Allie- Holy cow, girl! You are the busiest person I have ever seen! Yes, Tylenol. Yes, rest.
nc Carol- prayers and good thoughts coming at you!
Meg- hope your PT goes well, good luck at the new place.
Pip- I am so glad you let her have it both barrels! I live in an active community and it bothers me when I see drivers not giving bikers and runners their space, or doing crazy stuff like what happened to you. Glad you are okay!0 -
Bea has the cutest little dimple!0
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kjlamore - I would have let her have it but I didn't follow her to beat her up... I would have tho0
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Larisa- LaVerne is great, but I am just amazed at what you have done with your balcony space!! Are all of your pics from one season? Can I follow your facebook garden page? I bet you are the envy of your neighbors! Just FANTASTIC!!!
But of course!
That's what it's for. 
All of the album "The story in pictures" is from the first year. I came home from work and gardened every. single. night, often until well after dark. I spend a heck of a lot of money on it, too
...although the gazebo and the fountain together, cost the same as my sofa, so outdoor decorating is relatively affordable
And, I had done all the gardening at the house my ex husband and his new wife now live in, so I took the benches, chair, bird baths, etc.
They were mine.
Larisa in Seattle
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Happy April (almost) to everyone! March was pretty good - I kept my goals really small because that's just where my head is right now. I wanted to get the Bowflex and ski machines set up and start using them: check. I wanted to get back into meal planning: check. And I wanted to talk to the doctor about an antidepressant: on hold right now because I'm doing OK without it. (I do still intend to look for a therapist, though.)
Yesterday was an oops day... we spent the morning at the hospital waiting with my father in law while Philip's mom had knee replacement surgery, then stopped at a fast food joint for lunch on the way home. The Whatburger Chop House Cheddar Burger has 1011 calories, FWIW. No amount of planning ahead will help much with that! On the other hand, it was delicious.
I've been participating in a 21-day meditation exercise from Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra. They don't make the old sessions available for very long so if you join late like I did, you end up missing the first few. But overall it's pretty good. I've been trying to establish meditation practice and this is helpful because I can do it at my desk. (I keep typing "medication" instead of "meditation" so apparently my brain thinks I need to be medicated...)
Yesterday I finally managed to buy some mulch, dig a hole, and get the tiny Ponderosa lemon tree I've been nurturing from a seed into the ground. I hope it survives!
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Well this week is flying by. I decided last evening to get my hair cut. Was so tired of it and it has gotten so thin. Anyway she got a little carried away and it is short. I just keep telling myself it will grow. But is a shock when I look in the mirror. My eating has been strange the last couple days. Today going to work at getting things under control. I tell myself the important thing is not to give up. So new day, new start.
Katla--Sounds like good things are happening for you. You deserve it, enjoy.
Welcome to all the new ladies. You have come to a great place for support and freindship. Glad to have you join us.
Lenora--What a great surprise. Glad you had a good weekend. I saw that movie and loved it. I also want to see
Gods not dead 2 that comes out tomorrow. It is my weekend to work but hoping for a movie date night.
Selena--Welcome back. I am sorry someone upset you.
Carol--I very much dislike dealing with insurance companys, about the time I think I understand what is going on they change it. Hugs!!
Cheri--Beautiful blanket. Very well done.
DJ--I love your new faucet. I have looked at those and thought about getting one.
Well up to page 87 and time to get ready for my big meeting. So take care ladies and we can do this.
Blessings, VICKI GRAND ISLAND, NE0 -
I forgot to give the URL for the Oprah/Chopra series. It is: http://oprah.com/meditation0
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Afternoon My Friends,
Rori, the leis are beautiful. I love the pink one because it’s so different from any I’ve seen. For college graduation, my sorority little sister’s parents sent us leis from Hawaii where they lived.
Cheri, love the sweatshirt!!!
Penny, great pictures but they make me cold.
Barbie, I love your dumbbells but admit I prefer my faucet. Lol Bet yours does you more good but I agree it’s nice to appreciate all sorts of things.
Katla, I need to renew my passport before my next cruise in December. Where in Walmart do they take the pictures? I think I also heard that some drug stores do it so might check with the CVS around the corner.
Mia, thanks for the info on a stone. I had actually looked it up, just so you know I'm really not totally lazy. (Just mostly)
Janetr, the sprayer on my new faucet is so much easier to use than my old one so I think I'll really enjoy it. I hope you get one for the motor home.
Lisa, you have done great this past year. I'm sad to say it's my first month that I gained rather than lost. Going to get serious.
Margaret, great that you got the garage door with the coded opener. They are great when you are out side on foot.
CarolNC, sending prayers, good thoughts, positive vibes and anything else I can find. We are all with you. ((((Hugs))))
Pip, I hope you feel better after your little rant and I'm glad you didn't catch her. I'm sure she'd have been sorry.
Allie, I know you were worn out after all that cleaning and sorting. The thing about a project like that is you can really see progress after a certain point. Good for you, now go soak those tired muscles.
Kay, you are doing great on your workouts and eating. I’d better watch out or some of it might just get me going in the right direction. Keep up the great work.
Carol,GA, great pic of family but that one kid sure is furry and has a long face.
Heather, glad all is going well. Bea is just beautiful!!!!! OH how I want to cuddle that precious girl.
Yvonne, I just figure the meditation is better than medication for you. What do ya think? Good for you and hope you keep it up.
to any Newbies that I missed. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.
It’s been a pretty lazy day and for no particular reason. Just some days are like that. I’m caught up for the moment so going to get this posted and will see you all in April. Congrats to those that had a successful month and let's get going to those of us that didn't. Tomorrow is a new day and clean slate, thanks to Barbie.
Sending good thoughts for all of you and wishing you each a healthy and happy day.
Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
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Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
I Love you,
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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well my Surge says I did 33 flights of stairs today.. and got a badge that I walked as high as a redwood tree today..0
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Thanks for the prayers and good vibes! My mammogram was clean!! Woohoo!!!! I almost cried with relief. I ate sort of badly for lunch but I doubt I will eat anything else today so it should all be good. (I was REALLY hungry by the time I got out of my appointments.)
Off to get more work done...
Carol in NC0 -
Pip, I got yelled out for my driving by a guy on a bike once. I will admit that it was probably about 80% my fault, but I like to think he was partly responsible, too. I needed to make a right turn at a light. He was behind me. When I stopped at the light he pulled up even with me on my right. I was going to make a right on red but the light turned green and he started through the intersection just as I turned. I came close to hitting him, but I didn't. I was aware that he was there but I had just left work and my mind was more on getting home. I guess subconsciously I was thinking he should let me go since I was there first, but really it only took a second for him to scoot on through and then I could turn. I was just thankful that I didn't hit him. I could take getting cussed at a little. I could not have handled hurting him.0
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So happy everything is okay, Carol!!!
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Carol, wonderful news!0
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Thanks for the prayers and good vibes! My mammogram was clean!! Woohoo!!!! I almost cried with relief. I ate sort of badly for lunch but I doubt I will eat anything else today so it should all be good. (I was REALLY hungry by the time I got out of my appointments.)
Off to get more work done...
Carol in NC
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two of my friends have coded doors and they look so great....I understand how a coded door would be a simple pleasuremargaretturk wrote: »DJ and Barbie simple pleasure. My new simple pleasure is having a coded garage door so easier to close when working in the yard. Goes with our new garage door we were able to have them match our trim with a baked on paint job. Margaret
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Carol, terrific news.
Janetr okc
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Katla – Most of the things in my house are being saved for sons/DDnLs/DGDs … to prevent infighting I made a list of which son received which piece of furniture. I did it as closely as I possibly could to being equal (in side, number, and cost). Had things in there for each DDnL as well as DGDs. Gave them both a list and told them to go over it and if they wanted anything changed to let me know. Neither have said anything to me about it. We were asked to ‘change’ our Wills by DYS because he did not want to own anything with his brother, share-and-share alike. Since they don’t inherit anything until both of us are dead; the house will be paid off (with insurance money) and they can deed to one another the tracts of land (we bought 2 of nearly equal size. I also specified that only the two of them could come in and make the division of stuff – I figured if they DDnLs were not involved, they could do it and remain friendly to one another. DDnL#1 is bad about giving away or selling things that I have given to her and my DDnL#2 thinks that some items are beautiful and she would use them in her own home and keep them ‘in the family’ … so there are some things she is getting, hands down. If it make DDnL#1 mad, I won’t be around to have to deal with her and I think if they boys decide to keep it to my list, then that will be it.
Mia – Cracker was so happy to feel clean and ‘look good’. She still smells just as sweet as she did after the wash and clip. That made her happy; but, not when we went to the vet. She has settled down now and we don’t have the ‘sour’ wet doggie smell anymore. I even bought some of the shampoo to have ‘on hand’. But, they don’t charge that much to wash her and I’d rather pay to have it done than to fight with her about staying in the tub and it hurts my back, too. We got Shorty (JRT) clipped and I did not realize that a ‘summer clip’ meant they shaved her completely. We called her ‘Naked Dog” and she’d put her paws over her face. The 2nd year we did it, she acted like, ‘you can’t hurt my feelings because this hair-do is cool’. We had a really hot summer that year. Our previous dog was a long, wavy-haired JRT who always smelled ‘doggie’; but, Cracker is an inside dog. So getting that smell out of her was most important. Vet saw her ‘after’ she was bathed and clipped; and, said that the short hair would have been the undercoat for the broken coat that she had. She checked her for any type of yeast infection that might have been the culprit; but, did not find anything. She told me to keep her hair cut short and see if that worked. Suggested that she not get washed any closer to 2-weeks apart. We’ll see how that goes.
Betty – So much has happened to me … in the 65 years I’ve been on this ‘crazy’ world; that I try to make ‘light’ of as much as I can. Keeps me going … go through Hell before the Devil even knows I there.
Larisa – Thanks for the information about the kettlebell and the video. I’m a ‘whoose’ I guess; I bought the lowest weight I could (10lbs); but, I can always ‘work up’ and ‘not hurt myself with one that weighs too much’. I also bought a back brace to help keep my shoulders/back straight. This more for helping me straighten a slump shoulder look; but, I see that it would help with working with the kettlebell, too. Great fountain.
Heather – My DDnL#1 has started making mashed (potatoes) cauliflower. Has the same texture and if seasoned right pretty much the same taste. It was something that her ‘diet’ person said they could eat.
Kim – I am convinced that people really do not know what R.S.V.P. really means; or ‘regrets only’ (another way to try to get an answer to an invitation). Also our children are not teaching their children the ‘art of etiquette’. I went to classes as a young child and when my Mother asked me to set the table for a buffet-style party … I knew how to do it. I got a cookbook from my DMnL (must have been a standard bridal shower present); that shows you just about ‘anything’ you’d ever want to know; how to set a table properly, how to transfer pounds to liters or back, how much meat or vegetables to make for certain number of people, what to look for when buying fresh stuff for a meal – all sorts of things and easy meals, too.
Lora in Indiana – I’d like to ‘think’ that my DDnLs would think of me the way I thought of my own DMnL; well DDnL#2 does; but, DDnL#1 is not so much that way. She thinks that ALL MnLs are ‘fire-breathing, ear-smoking, *kitten* from Hell’. I’ll NEVER trust her to believe that I ‘do’ love her (just as much as I do my sons and my other DDnL). I think she even got a little ‘upset’ that DYS, DDnL#2, and DGD#4 came for Easter weekend. But, that is just because she is jealous and naïve; and, nothing is going to change that.
KJL – We did not have Internet OR phone service until this AM. At least last night we could watch TV without any interruptions. LOL! If it weren’t for the fact that some of DH’s customers call him at home, at night, we’d probably turn our ringer off after a certain time.
Margaret – My BnL had a torn retina and he said that the flash of bright light was his wake-up call to go have something done about it, immediately. Said it hurt like a sum of beach.
Becca – I had a cough that lingered and lingered and nothing that my GP or my GYN gave me helped any. I already had an appointment with my lung MD and he put me on Prednisone and it was gone in 3 days! Of course I had to take it for 6 or 7 days.
I like the Oreo “Thins” because I can eat 4 of them; and, that will satisfy me (most of the time).
DJ – I tried folding all my clothes the ‘new’ way; but, it was a lot easier when it got finished going through my closets and drawers and de-cluttering same. Now I need to get into the closet and clean it up. I went to K-Mart to buy a shoe rack that I had seen; and, the damn thing was gone. Only one. I thought about going to Wal-Mart; but, I had spent more already on other things and just did not want to stop and find one and not have the $$; that is what happened with this one. Saw it but did not have the $$ at the time. GONE! Maybe they’ll get another one in.
Michele in NC – We live out in the country; and, we have a tractor wheel to use as our burn bucket. In the Fall and Winter, we’ll sit out there and watch it burn and talk.
Carol in NC – Will be keeping you in my prayers. Both my sisters have had breast cancer. Oldest sister had to have a kidney removed because of a tumor on it; but, they are survivors. I’m sure before it was all over, my Mother had it, too; since she had ovarian cancer which spread to her brain before she died. My GYN keeps very close tabs on me. I do a monthly self-exam and if I find something that does not feel right; and, if my husband also feels it – I call his office and they get me in either that day or the next; I rarely have to wait any longer than a day. I get mammograms yearly and a Pap Smear as well. Thankfully, the way the ‘code’ it means that my insurance companies will pay.
Cheri – That’s one funny T-shirt. I used to have a couple of funny T-shirts. One I wore and did not think that I’d be around my DDnL#1 – it read: “I’m not mean; I just don’t like you.” Another one: “Out of my mind, back in 5 minutes”; and, “Sometimes my mind wanders; and occasionally it’ll come back.”
Vicki – I want to see “God’s Not Dead 2” also. They’ve got a lot of ‘spiritual’ movies out now. Some, I am sure I will wait on, until they come out on DVDs. DDnL#2 paid for all us girls to go see it. It’s so expensive to get into the movies; and, then everybody wants something to eat. I had water and a few handfuls of popcorn. I hate paying $4 for a bottle of water that can normally be bought for a little over $1.
Drkatiebug – That is a ‘close’ call as to ‘who is in the right’ when you share the road. When a bicyclist comes up to an intersection, they are supposed to stop; and, as one … I’d let the car have the ‘right-of-way’ since it is bigger. If you had your signal on, he should have stayed back and let you turn (red or green). Drivers (of cars) and bicyclists are not always aware of ‘road etiquette’ … you can’t see them; and, you never know if they are ‘aware’ of you or what you’re doing. It’s like pedestrians walk against the traffic; and bicyclist ride with the traffic. And all the time, you see each of them doing the opposite. Bicyclist should have turned and looked over his left shoulder to see what you were doing (turning or going straight). I agree with you – both of you had some fault; but, no reason for him to curse at you. Just because ‘he’ thinks ‘he is in the right’ doesn’t mean that he is/was.
Lenora
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I finally weighed myself this morning (has been about 3 weeks) and was up 3.5 lbs. Wow. I suspect that is mostly from Easter. I've got to start logging again.
Penny I always love love love your pictures. Keep them coming!
Is it too early to go to bed? 7:30...hmmmm....I think I'll wait a bit, but not much.
Kimses in MA0 -
Thanks for the prayers and good vibes! My mammogram was clean!! Woohoo!!!! I almost cried with relief. I ate sort of badly for lunch but I doubt I will eat anything else today so it should all be good. (I was REALLY hungry by the time I got out of my appointments.)
Off to get more work done...
Carol in NC
Wonderful news! Congrats! I know the feeling as I had a scare a few years back.
Cheri
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stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 12.52min, 13.8amph, 144mhr, 2.9mi = 117c
OTHER- PHYSICAL THERAPY @ gym- 35min, 7 stretches, 2sets of 10-15 some w/5lb weights = 69c
ride gym 2 dome- 6.05min, 14.1amph, 138mhr 1.4mi = 74c
ride wk 2 hm- 53.15min, 11.6amph, 156mhr, 10.3mi = 543c
total cal 803
drkatiebug - i am not sure about your situation with the bicyclist, it's never a good thing to get yelled at. this lady was blatantly wrong and there would have been about 3 other cars that would have been able to confirm that had i run into her car. there was no intersection, no stop light, no blinking light, she started out behind me (right beside me) and went around me to turn right in front of me. she couldn't wait until i passed that street so she could turn which was only a few feet. you have to ride as if cars don't see you and they don't care. even tho some drivers out there do but some are not into looking for others on the road. i would have beat her a*$ first and then talked to her later0 -
Good eve. Just wanted to jump on & say to Carol NC,how glad I am for clear tests.Wonderful results Our younger DD had her 1 st colon test today after family Dr thought cramping needed tested. Her results were "all clear,come back in 10 yrs".Good news all around.
Heather,love the baby picture.Sweetest dimple,she is just lovely.
Have a picture of our only great Grchild,2 yrs old last wk.
Who said...lighter....works for them. I'd like to join,no pressure,just keeping on seems to work for me.Slow but sure
will keep the doc happy too.
Lets see if my pic works. Pat
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Stats for today:
12,000 steps
179 minutes of dog walking
99 minutes riding the exercise bike
20 minutes garden puttering
line dance class
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Did a Karen Voit Sleek Essentials Strength Effect DVD. This one does a lot with the foam roller. My balance stinks -- and that's putting it mildly. But then, it's stunk for quite some time now, so that's no surprise. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Cathe Basic Step DVD
Joyce - so gad the lower dose of the Ambien worked for you!!!! I'm not keen at all on spending lots of money for new clothing. However, I've gotten some really really nice things at a decent price at the Salvation Army. Perhaps Charlie would consider going there for new clothing?
Put some more chocolate bran muffins in the oven right now. I'm at the Green Room then Vince said when he picks me up we'll go to Aldi (I'm going to try to make that one fast), then we'll go to Hamrick's so I can return the pair of shoes that I got that really don't fit me correctly, then we'll stop at WalMart.
Penny - I always enjoy reading about your life at the Pole. It's so very very interesting. Thanks for sharing so much with us.
Lisa - happy early birthday! Sounds like you have a great weekend planned. WooHoo on being lighter one year later. That's great
barbie - I wonder if my lockjaw clips would work on those weights???? The lockjaw clips are just so easy and fast to use, you just snap the clip, take it off, put on the weight, put it on, then snap it closed. Yours have those threaded things on the end. Wish the Y in FL still had that weight set out so I could see. Actually, now that I think of it, I think I used my clips once before down there and they worked.
KJ - enjoy your time off from work. What is the reason you won't have any children?
I couldn't sleep this morning so got up and cut up the chocolate chip bars. Got the ones for the lady who's making the dress for Jess ready, a plate for Lynette, one for the place where I take the extremepump class. Of course, I had to try some. Boy, are they choclatey. Vince should like that. Found that I'd made a mistake on this banner so I had to take two rows out, now going to work on it some more.
NCCarol - only the best thoughts being sent your way. Update: congrats!!!
pip - thanks for the info about the quick release. We just never heard ot it for a rear wheel
Had Newcomer bowling tonight
Lenora - I have a "going to the movies" pocketbook. It's really a mini-suitcase, but it looks like a pocketbook. It doesn't look like a whole lot but I can put my snacks in there along with a 24oz bottle of water. I'm like you, there's no way I will pay $4 for a bottle of water.
Jess will be here later tonight. Right now I'll probably put on my pajamas and work some more on the beaded banner.
Michele in NC0 -
bwcetc: "Kim ... You may recall we had a discussion on here regarding May Day and maypole dancing... Last year's Google research indicated that the maypole and maidens weaving ribbons around the pole had less than innocent origins …" Thanks for sharing! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Joyce: There is a very famous Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. We visited when DS was stationed there. It is fabulous, and all about geology and land formations rather than plants. I'll bet the one near you is lovely, too.
Penny: Who knew that reindeer might need MFP? You need to give those animals a bit of a nudge our direction. I doubt they'll fit the 50+ criteria unless they're actually Santa's reindeer and female.
Lisa: You are the busiest person I know. (((HUGS)))
Barbie: I love this: "Begin with that most terrifying of all things, a clean slate. Then look, every day, at the choices you are making, and when you ask yourelf why you are making them, find this answer. For Me. for Me." --Anna Quindlen
Carol in NC: You are in my prayers. By this time you know what kind of news your doctor appointment brought and I hope it was GOOD news. It was good. YAY!!!
Pip: Motorists have no clue what challenges there are for those on bikes. Sounds like you encountered a particularly nasty motorist. I hope she gave herself acid reflux. :grumble:
Heather: Bea is so cute!
DJ: We got our pictures taken in the Walmart camera department. :flowerforyou:
We had a busy day and it was also a happy one. We took the sailboat to the boatyard for work. This is at least an hour and a half journey by sailboat, and the weather was fabulous. It was gorgeous and fun. A man who worked there and moved away in the past was back and it was good to see him. Then we went off to do some shopping. Less glorious & less fun, but productive. I also heard from a very dear friend that I met when visiting DDIL's parents at Thanksgiving. She has had some very nice changes in her life and is enjoying operating an antique store within an antique mall. I'm so happy for her. :bigsmile:
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
March Resolutions :
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back strength.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
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