Share Your Day
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My plans for the weekend:
Today - In the morning I'm making my 2nd attempt at the Alpe Du Zwift course of Zwift - I need to get further than last week - i.e. to not stop until I've cycled at least 7.5km. No plans yet for this afternoon - I'm retired so every day's like the weekend!
Tomorrow - we're going to watch the inaugural UK gravel bike championships - a whole day of wishing we'd been able to take our bikes along with us so that we could ride some of the trails - I need a bike trailer so that we can take both the dog AND our bikes!4 -
Bella_Figura wrote: »@callsitlikeiseeit, sounds like a healthy, safe way to dip a toe into strength training and see if you like it. Your guy sounds like a good choice, and I like that he spent so much time delving into your particular health challenges. And I like that you plan to respect his expertise, and let him devise a plan for you. Good luck!
Price wise, that sounds like an OK deal to me. I don't pay to attend a gym now, but I used to a decade or so ago, and back in 2008 it cost me £420 a year (£35/month) just for use of the gym, pool and sauna/steam room. Classes and PTs were always a premium cost on top of the annual membership. So 35 bucks sounds pretty good to me.
For comparison, I now pay £13 a month for a Zwift membership, for which I get unlimited access to routes and training plans, but they're not bespoke to me and I don't get to discuss with a fitness expert any health issues I may have. I also had to pay £1000 for the turbo trainer, and that doesn't include the cost of the bike that is attached to it. I thought it was worth the investment in my health so I was happy to pay it, but the cost still hurt. Good quality bespoke expert training comes with a price tag - it sounds like you got a good deal!
I'm looking forward to it, but I'm also a creature of routine and habit and am not overly fond of 'new' things in my world, so I purposely scheduled these training days for days where i typically dont plan my other things. which means im losing my 'nothing' days (sometimes the only 'nothing days' i have LOL) But it IS something I want to do and AM something I'm looking forward to, even if my muscles today are telling me that 'hey, ummm about yesterday? We did things we have not done before.....not so sure about that....' LOLOL
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The gym sounds like an awesome deal actually... especially in CAD!
Awesome bike stuff Garfield 👍2 -
Per Garfield's request, here is CCCGG... and my attempt of a panoramic view from our Canmore Dayz Inn balcony. Also the "three sisters" shot by CCCGG! It was 2C when we woke up! Will get up to 12!👍
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Pretty girl, pretty view!….enjoy your time!1
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Wow - so much beauty. Hope you are having a brilliant time.2
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OMG, those 3 sisters! Stunning! Not to mention the equally stunning woman with that gorgeous backdrop!
This is nowhere near enough pics though! I need more beauty to feast my eyes upon - of both the mountainous and womanly variety!2 -
I have had a day….husband got injections in his hip this morning and the dog has been glued to his side since he got home…how do dogs sense the distress in their pack?….johns shots had to be directed with a camera this morning and they had to go very deep into his hip….back surgery is scheduled for mid Oct……crossing our fingers for less pain….he is getting worse all of the time….sigh…..he is a good man….meanwhile I have run around the house like a maniac waiting on him,fixing our meals,changing linens,garbage,dishwasher and laundry….plus Willow who had had an upset stomach for a few days so taking her outside every ten minutes!….gloomy outside but so hot and humid….welcome to Florida!….rest of the family gets home soon and they will entertain us with their daily drama!1
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Oh Connie: sure doesn't sound like much fun
Hopefully the injections (and willow) will make a difference!
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Hey Garfield, & @Bella_Figura too,
(and anyone else).... for a limited time only I will leave the UNFILTERED, as they've come in, album on shared status! https://photos.app.goo.gl/zFeRQbVqR5BcfXaCA 1 -
Oh my lord, @PAV8888! What wonderful photos!
Those mountains! The azure colour of the lake in pictures 28,29, 30 and 33! CCCGG's dazzling smile in almost every photo! And of course the best of all - photo 22 - you both look so happy to be spending time together. You sure know how to put a smile on a gal's face...2 -
PAV - the photos are extraordinary! Thank you for sharing. CCCGG is beautiful - and you, too, beside her!2
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I am so glad you are both having such a great time!1
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You two look really good and happy together!
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So Boyfriend does not have COVID, just some sort of upper respiratory ick. Which is what I thought but in these days one can't be too careful.
Girlfriend and I have had a high pain day as we both have arthritis, both have fibromyalgia, and there has been a storm front moving through central IN. And of course I had/have a migraine, because that's what my brain does when pressure changes happen. Whee. So the sunroom floor is still decorated with fluffs of cat hair, and the rug in the front room needs swept, and that's not happening today. I'll get to it when I feel better, cause that job is one where things look a lot better for minimal effort, and those are emotionally rewarding.
Got a batch of white rice made and put up in four ounce bags, cause Son likes a larger portion of rice than we girls do. Also made a pot of the pineapple based sweet and sour sauce he likes and put it up in bags. That way when the rest of us have Kung Pao pork or whatever we are having, it's no big deal to just put a bag of his sauce and his rice in the pot with our rice to do the boil in bag thing, and his fried chicken chunks can go in the oven and get warm without a lot of work on my part. And that way we all get the dinner we want.
I need to bread and fry both pork and chicken pieces, but I am suspecting that the evening I have a migraine running in the background is Not The Time. We'll see how tomorrow goes.
I did manage to get over to the pharmacy to get my ADHD meds. Yeah, sure I'm addicted to the amphetamines; it took me three days to remember to go get them when the pharmacy was actually open and the car was here. And the only way I remember to take them are alarms on my tablet. Sure, that's addiction.... (sigh) But when I take them I can get my brain to actually work for me instead of fighting me cause there are more interesting things to do.
I still have some laundry to fold, but it's underwear and socks, and I can do them sitting down while an interesting lecture plays, so I'll make sure I do that tonight, and go to bed at the usual time so that I don't have any more migraine triggers than I can help.4 -
It has been a rough week/weeks.
Got some more medical tests done. My blood work is all wonky with high white blood counts (higher then my last workup where they were already high) and a bunch of other stuff. The doctor said it was looking like my body was fighting an infection only there is no other sign of infection in any cultures we have done.
That along with my symptoms of severe fatigue, increased insomnia, muscle and joint pain, and respiratory problems for the past couple of months has led her to believe I have long Covid. Which is odd because I have not been sick enough to be Covid tested. But that is where we are at the moment.
Then this weekend was horrible. Had to get new rear struts for my car because they were broken. Which looking back makes a lot of sense. But that meant no Gen Con Sunday and no trip to Cincinnati to go to Jungle Jim's on Monday. So I was pretty mopey this weekend. And now my bank account is also mopey after paying for that.6 -
Glad those babies work for you, Alexandra. Or we wouldn't be marvelling at your amazing menus and meal planning acumen!
Athijade - this sounds really frustrating. Have they now tested you for Covid? I guess a positive test would be a good thing? Then at least you would know what was going on? Hope your week and next weekend looks up.
I'm getting ready for a consultation with a new surgeon, based in Toronto where elective surgeries seem to be moving along more quickly than where I live. His specialty is regenerating tendons !? Oh, baby, my shoulder is feeling hopeful this morning. That sounds better than chocolate I'll report back this evening. 2 -
PAV and CCCGG, thank you for sharing these glorious photos. They have made my morning bright despite the drizzle outside of the window. That expression on your faces - that is what I'm going to aim for while playing the game. No settling anymore. 2
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lauriekallis wrote: »PAV and CCCGG, thank you for sharing these glorious photos. They have made my morning bright despite the drizzle outside of the window. That expression on your faces - that is what I'm going to aim for while playing the game. No settling anymore.
Never settle, Laurie! You deserve someone who makes your world feel brighter and you feel blessed from being together. Even after 32 years together, my husband still makes my heart sing...
I agree - the happiness that is shining out of their faces is a joy to behold.
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Laurie - No current covid infection. No flu, strep, or anything else they can test for. No UTI or kidney infection. They have done so many tests and cultures to try and figure out what is causing it. The next step is a Covid antibody test and running it to see if any antibodies found are vaccine or infection related. But I am running low on sick time and don't want to use it all up in case I need a day due to actually not feeling well. Plus I have monthly therapy that I need sick time for as they don't offer any hours outside of my work schedule!
Pav - the two of you look so happy. It's beautiful.
Laurie (again) - I am sure you will find someone that makes you happy. You are a beautiful person who deserves it.3 -
You two are so sweet! It seems that romance is in the air these days - I can feel it - and PAV and CCCGG are like poster children for love. I swear their excitement makes my toes tingle. 3
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lauriekallis wrote: »You two are so sweet! It seems that romance is in the air these days - I can feel it - and PAV and CCCGG are like poster children for love. I swear their excitement makes my toes tingle.
My toes tingle every morning lol…..3 -
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Someone just sent me some pics from her camera, I'll see about putting them up.
Hoping to hit Lake Louise today, and no Hotel booked🤯... will revisit with you tonight or tomorrow! 😹
Unknown and unresolved medical problems freak me out, so I hope diagnosis good.
Food selection sounds interesting Laurie and tingly feet too!!!😘3 -
It’s was a long weekend of “slothing” and satisfying my inner child as I accepted the outcome of last week’s doctor visit. The imaging done last week showed the arthritis in my lumbar spine and hips has progressed and invited part of my thoracic and SI joints to the party. While initially depressed and upset to hear the news, I am determined to turn this into a positive.
Today is a beautiful day! The sun is out, supposed to be near 80, and I’m looking forward to escaping my desk for a walk in a little bit.
I hope everyone finds something to bring a smile to their face and some joy!4 -
This is our dog Willow!4
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so many hours later I'm home and settled and eating dinner and so excited to share my shoulder surgery is finally booked! October 28th. Woohoo. I've been waiting so very long for resolution on this. Five weeks and I'll be bellyaching about how much it hurts
I'm thinking maybe I should invest in a small freezer so I can cook up a whole lotta meals for post surgery. Apparently I'll be in a sling for a min 4 to 6 weeks. And I don't trust my left hand with a knife! lol.
You are bringing a great attitude to the party, Nerdy Grl! I do believe that will carry you a long way in this.5 -
Look at all the new pics of such a cute PAV!!! Beautiful. Thank you, CCCGG!3
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Thank you @lauriekallis - I try! And yay 🎉 about your surgery date being scheduled and right around the corner. 😁
Oooohhhh @PAV8888 - so beautiful and you both look so happy! Thank you for sharing. 😊2 -
Laurie do you have anyone to help you for a few days at least?….so glad you got it scheduled finally!…bras are a pain to get on as well as washing hair!….johns back surgery is Oct. 18 if all goes as planned…my wonderful doctor I love is leaving😩2
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conniewilkins56 wrote: »Laurie do you have anyone to help you for a few days at least?….so glad you got it scheduled finally!…bras are a pain to get on as well as washing hair!….johns back surgery is Oct. 18 if all goes as planned…my wonderful doctor I love is leaving😩
I hope your husband’s back surgery brings him relief. My Mom just had fusion surgery and is only a few weeks into recovery. Life with back pain can be so miserable!2
