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Most of the nor'easter is going off to our south. New Hampshire and Maine will get some rain, but not as much. The Cape and the islands will get the deluge, with high winds and coastal flooding. Unfortunately, that's where I'm scheduled to be for vacation 🙃
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@nbruns83 , nice storm last night here, thunder lightening rain.. it smells so awesome afterwards. I had to go out for a couple minutes. Brother got out of the hospital yesterday, his numbers must have changed for them to release him. U can say I was relieved! glad we can stay connected this round here. maybe next time I can get back on our team.
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Good Saturday Morning and Happy Day 7 of Practice week. Not much going on this weekend but work as usual. Going to think a bit longer on the Search for Impact exercise and get it blogged sometime before mid week.
I AM:
Life is full of amazing and interesting people.
Action for Happiness:
Avoid blaming yourself or others. Find a helpful way forward.
Fitness Quote:
You may see me struggle. But you will never see me quit.
Motivational Quote:
Noting happens without a reason.—Marilyn Monroe
MotVerse:
I’m taking all the negatives in my life, and turning them into a positive.—Pitbull
Daily Affirmation:
I am content.
Inspirational Quote:
Start each day with a grateful heart.
Celebrating & Today in History:
Notable Birthdays for October 11
Orson Squire Fowler (1809-1887) - Phrenologist who is most famous for making the octagon-shaped house popular.
Alfred Washington Ellet (1820-1895) - Civil engineer during the Revolutionary War who helped develop troop bridges.
Henry J. Heinz (1844-1919) - Founder of the H. J. Heinz Company.
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) - The 26th First Lady of the U.S.
Nathan Farragut Twining (1897-1982) - The first Air Force officer to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Fred Trump (1905-1999) - Real real estate developer and father of Former President Donald Trump.
Charles H Revson (1906-1974) - Founder of the cosmetic company Revlon.
Jean Vander Pyl (1919-1999) - Voice, radio and film actress best known for her voice in the animation as Wilma in the The Flintstones and Ms. George Jetson in the The Jetsons.
Dottie West (1932-1991) - Notable country music singer known for her voice in the duet Here Comes My Baby with Kenny Rogers and What Are We Doin' in Love.
Daryl Hall (1946-Still Living) - Member of the rock band Hall and Oates.
Gary Mallaber (1946-Still Living) - Drummer of the The Steve Miller Band.
George McCorkle (1947-2007) - Guitarist for the Marshall Tucker Band.
Greg Douglass (1949-Still Living) - Guitarist and vocalist The Steve Miller Band.
Paul Sereno (1957-Still Living) - Paleontologist who discovered the Suchomimus, a large theropod dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous period.
Joan Cusack (1962-Still Living) - Actress in Working Girl, SNL, and Addams Family Values.
Luke Perry (1966-2019) - Actor known for his roles as Dylan in Beverly Hills 90210 and Lane Frost in 8 Seconds.
MC Lyte (1970-Still Living) - First female rapper to be a certified gold artist.
Memorable Events for October 11
1614 - The New Netherland Company applies for exclusive trading rights in the northeastern US.
1726 - Benjamin Franklin returns to Philadelphia from England after being stranded there for 18 months after a deal gone wrong with the Governor of Pennsylvania.
1864 - Slavery was abolished in Maryland.
1811 - The first steam-powered ferry (Juliana) begins carrying people across the NY harbor.
1865 - President Johnson paroles Confederate Vice President Alexander H. Stephens under the condition of Stephens not participating any other actions against the US Government.
1881 - David Houston receives his patent for his invention of roll film for cameras.
1883 - The use of 5 timezone systems in North America is agreed upon by the railroad systems in the US and Canada.
1887 - Inventor Alexander Miles patents the elevator.
1890 - The Daughters of American Revolution is founded.
1906 - San Francisco orders segregated schools for all Japanese students in California.
1910 - With the help of pilot Arch Hoxsey, President Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first U.S. president to fly in an airplane.
1922 - Alaska Davidson becomes the first woman FBI special investigator.
1927 - Lou Gehrig is named the American League MVP.
1929 - JCPenney expands their stores nationwide, making it the only chain to have a store in all 48 states.
1939 - Franklin D. Roosevelt's advisor meets with Albert Einstein to the discuss atomic bomb possibilities.
1939 - The NAACP organizes the Legal Defense & Education Fund.
1950 - The FCC issues CBS the first license to broadcast television in color.
1976 - George Washington (d. 1799) is promoted to General of the Armies of the United States, the only person who has ever been given the rank in military history.
1981 - Unknown musician Prince Rogers (Prince), opens for the Rolling Stones at the LA Coliseum.
1984 - Astronaut Dr. Kathryn Sullivan becomes the first women to walk in space.
1986 - President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Iceland to discuss scaling back i ballistic missiles in Europe.
1992 - Deion Sanders becomes the first professional athlete to play for both the NFL and MLB in the same day.
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Good morning everyone.
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@walkintofit - good news for your BIL if he was stable enough to go home. I’ve never been particularly active on the general chat but am enjoying it.
After yesterday’s exhausting and unproductive excursions, I’ve pretty much had a resty day. I went to a Salvation Army flea market and to Aldi’s in hopes that holiday eggnog wine might be in. I bought a small sewing box at the flea market and other groceries but no wine at Aldi’s. I fixed pumpkin sage ravioli with butternut sauce topped with feta for dinner. Husband fixed salads with organic farm produce. We’ve been having some especially tasty red grapes for desserts. Eve does not approve of our frequent vegetarian meals. She’s a little carnivore through and through.
If it had been sunny or less windy, I’d have braved the pool. Husband went out and came right back in!
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Sorry, I didn't check in yesterday. There will be days it'll be hard to do so. As we get ready for the Fall Challenge to begin TOMORROW, I get quite busy. Plus, yesterday I attended a potluck dinner, which was very, very good!! It's where I live (in a high-rise). We have a few retired chefs who live here, and believe me, they have not lost their touch! YUMMY!!! I am used to these, yesterday I even tried a dish full of veggies (I am not a veggie lover), it was okay, well it was good, but I'll not make it myself. I am sure I was under calories. I do not go all in on eating; I stay very modest. I am there to fool around and help others laugh. LOL and YEAH, we had a lot of laughter. I stayed pretty late with the gals as they did the cleaning. A few of us goofed off with them.
@walkintofit Glad to hear your brother is out of the hospital. Hopefully, they helped him with CHF. I have it, and it's not ever an easy balance or illness. I am glad you got out to walk in the warm air.
@alphafitchick SUPER CONGRATS on the bloodwork coming back well! You work very hard, and it shows. WTG! IT'S a wonderful NSV (Non Scale Victory).
@Patti241 I hope not to much rain? We are expecting some on Monday, but with this storm, they can't really tell. In Southern Coastal Maine, as you know, they are saying showers. Time will tell. I like showers better than a hard rain. It goes into the ground and runs off.
@Ronnie_happy2ranch Oh, we are keeping an eye on it, but as above to Patti, time will tell!! How is the CO weather? Aren't you higher up in the mountains?
@katiecondy1 LOLOL today I stepped on the scale and wanted to record it!! Tomorrow I'll have to remember to go outside for at least 10 minutes. I rarely go outside now; that is so strange to me. I used to love being outside. I'll have to bundle up!! It's getting cold. How about you? OH MAN!! Felix creates CHAOS wherever he goes!! LOL I get to laughing way too hard at his antics to get food at 5:04 AM!! HUH? AM???? TO those who may not be familiar with Felix, I see him on both Facebook and YouTube. I am sure if I search, I'll find him among the others, also. It's under Felixbellawillow is in United Kingdom. If you are curious and want to laugh. Katie, he makes Oscar look like a PRINCE!! Actually, LOL Oscar is really a good, good boy.
@nbruns83 So sorry you lost both parents. Sounds like due to CHF? I thought that was the way my Dad would go (After 8 heart attacks along with CHF). Instead, it was from an infection and a broken heart. I hope you got out for a walk today. Smart to not be on the roads with the trucks. PHEW, the beet gathering is over, you can enjoy the peace.
@Sableness LOL, I could picture you and your friend getting the ice cream. It made me giggle and smile. The silly times are awesome to enjoy!! Are you all going to watch on Monday on CBS at 8 (EDT), DMV? I think that show will be a RIOT if they do it right!! I hope they do!! We could all use the laughter. The commerial shows an elderly lady doing a drivers test, and knocking over most if not all of the cones (???) over. The person testing her SLAMS on the brakes, and the older person asks, "Did I pass?" I burst out laughing quite hard. Hopefully, when you both go again, she can get what she is going for.
@micaroo4 EKKK on the timing of your vacation!! I am on the coast of Maine, outside of Portland. We are hoping for rain. Will you be on the ocean? A friend went today and said the waves are already starting to pick up some. I love watching the waves when they are crazy, as long as I am safe. We rented a place on Old Orchard Beach last December, hoping a storm would hit hard. LOL LESSON learned, next time wait until we know there's a storm coming and rent at that time!! But it was still gorgeous. I hope you can still enjoy your vacation.1 -
Brother and sil are very tired from the hospital ordeal. I hope they can get some good rest this weekend.
I need to start some Christmas shopping, and they are hard to buy for. ex; diet restrictions, and they buy whatever they need. Anybody have any ideas?
We have had rain and more rain. I still have a couple chores to do outside before buttoning up the outdoor equipment. the cooler needs drained and covered and the lawnmower covered up too. The leaves haven't fallen yet so there is that chore to do. My pellet stove gave up and now I need to find another heat source. I do have gas heat for the house but I really got used to the pellet stove for those cold winter nights. Lots of ideas but no muscle to help me out right now.2 -
Good Sunday Morning and Happy Day 1 of 56 VIP Friends, I'm still working on the Search for Impact exercise I've got it in a Word Document and will work on it later this afternoon.
I AM:
I am becoming an independent and strong human being.
Action for Happiness:
Look out for positive news and reasons to be cheerful today.
Fitness Quote:
It’s a slow process. But quitting won’t speed it up.
Motivational Quote:
Take time every day to appreciate what you have.
MotiVerse:
You are the only one who can control the way you think. Make sure you nourish the positive thoughts and weed out the negative ones.—Catherine Pulsifer
Daily Affirmation:
I love the person I am becoming.
Inspirational Quote:
Sometimes what looks like an obstacle in your path is actually a gift meant to move you in a better direction.—Jane Lee Logan
Celebrating & Today in History:
Notable birthdays for October 12
William Shippen (1712-1801) - Physician who contributed to the development of medical education and military medicine in the U.S.
Lyman Trumbull (1813-1896) - U.S. Senator who co-authored the 13th Amendment to abolish slavery.
Elmer Ambrose Sperry (1860-1930) - Inventor of the gyrocompass, which is still a widely used by marine, aviation, and military application.
Velvalee Dickinson (1893-1980) - American spy who was convicted of espionage for spying against the U.S. for the Japanese during World War II.
Anthony F. DePalma (1904-2005) - Orthopedic surgeon known as a pioneer and total hip and knee replacements.
Paul Engle (1908-1991) - Acclaimed poet who wrote American Song (1934) and Poems in Praise (1959).
"Harmonica" Frank Floyd (1908-1984) - Blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player widely known for The Ballad of Davy Crockett.
Doris Miller (1919-1934) - Naval cook and soldier who downed one plane during the attack on Pearl Harbor, resulting in the first Black soldier to receive the Navy Cross.
Jean Nidetch (1923-2015) - Co-founder of Weight Watchers.
Robert Mangold (1937-Still Living) - Minimalist artist who is well-known for his geometric shape and use of color in his works.
Scott O'Grady (1965-Still Living) - Air force pilot shot down over Bosnia, whose story became the inspiration for the movie Behind Enemy Lines.
Kirk Cameron (1970-Still Living) - Actor and screenwriter widely known for his role as Mike Seaver in Growing Pains.
Memorable Events for October 12
1773 - The first insane asylum (Eastern Lunatic Asylum) opens in Williamsburg, Virgina.
1792 - The first celebration of Columbus Day is held in New York City.
1853 - Bare knuckle boxer John Morrissey wins boxing title when he beats Yankee Sullivan after 36 rounds.
1854 - The Ashmun Institute (Lincoln University) opens near Oxford, Pennsylvania.
1871 - President Grant signs into law the Ku Klux Klan Act condemning racial acts by the KKK.
1892 - Students in public schools begin saying The Pledge of Allegiance each morning.
1900 - The first submarine is commissioned is commissioned by the U.S. Navy.
1901 - President Theodore Roosevelt renames the "Executive Mansion" to the White House.
1915 - Henry Ford manufactures its 1 millionth car at his River Rouge plant in Detroit, Michigan.
1915 - President Roosevelt publicly criticizes U.S. citizens who identify with dual nationalities.
1928 - A lung respirator made of iron is used for the first time at Boston Children's Hospital.
1933 - The U.S. government converts the military Alcatraz Citadel into the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.
1933 - Gangster John Dillinger manages to escape from jail in Allen County, Ohio.
1950 - CBS debuts The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show on air for the first time.
1970 - The U.S. announces they will withdraw 40,000 additional troops from Vietnam.
1979 - Rookie Larry Bird makes his debut with the Boston Celtics.
1979 - Rookie Magic Johnson makes his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers.
1991 - TNN premiers the Statler Brothers Show.
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Hi all happy Sunday and new week. It has rained here all day. Our niece who lives in Smyrna Beach Fl has had days of rain, luckily the flooding hasn't gone into house yet. She sent some pictures.
I feel for the people in areas where the rain is not becoming a problem rather then a help. Hope the rest of your day goes well. Hugs
Affirmation for today:
I reach toward the shining mountains,
beyond the fog of daily worries.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie4 -
That is a crazy amount of flooding! nothing like that here.
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Good morning everyone
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Good Monday Morning and Happy Day 2 of 56 VIP Friends, I'm on my own personal 56 day challenge now and I'm on day 36 of 56.
I AM:
I fill my free time with activities that make me feel cared for.
Action for Happiness:
Ask for help to overcome an obstacle you are facing.
Fitness Quote:
Morning: I feel like today is a great day to workout and I have this sensation every day.
Motivational Quote:
The biggest mistake you can make in your life is not being true to yourself.
MotiVerse:
If you absolutely can’t stay positive don’t go negative, just cruise neutral for a while until you can get back up.—Terri Guillemets
Daily Affirmation:
I focus on positive progress.
Inspirational Quote:
Forgive others. Not because they deserve forgiveness. But because you deserve peace.
Celebrating & Today in History:
Notable Birthdays for October 13
Horace H. Hayden (1769-1844) - The first dentist to receive a dental license and a Co-founder of the first dental college.
Leon Leonwood Bean (1872-1967) - Founder of L.L.Bean.
Conrad Richter (1890- 1968) - Author of Light in the Forest.
Gerald Marks (1900-1997) - Singer-songwriter best know for the song All of Me.
Edith Sampson (1901-1979) - First Black delegate appointed to the United Nations.
Robert Walker (1918-1951) - Actor in the The Clock, The Man Who Walked Alone, and Since You Went Away.
Dorothy Bolden (1923-2005) - Founder of the National Domestic Workers' Union.
Melinda Dillon (1939-2023) - Actress in Close Encounters and A Christmas Story.
T. J. Cloutier (1939-Still Living) - One of the most skilled poker players in the U.S.
Paul Simon (1941-Still Living) - Part of the award-winning musical duo Simon and Garfunkel.
Demond Wilson (1946-Still Living) - Lamont in Sanford & Son.
Sammy Hagar (1947-Still Living) - Rock singer widely remembered for I Can't Drive 55.
John Ford Coley (1948-Still Living) - Musician and singer of I'd Really Love To See You Tonight.
Rick Vito (1949-Still Living) - Rock guitarist and singer who played with Fleetwood Mac.
Marie Osmond (1959-Still Living) - Former pop singer (Paper Roses) and entrepreneur.
Michael Lavine (1963-Still Living) - Grunge rock album artists known for album covers for Nirvana and Soundgarden.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (1989 -Still Living) - American politician.
Tiffany Trump (1993-Still Living) - Daughter of Marla Maples and Donald Trump.
Memorable Events for October 13
1775 - The Continental Congress establishes the Continental Navy (U.S. Navy).
1792 The first stone for the Executive Mansion is laid in Washington, D.C.
1792 - The first publication for the Old Farmer's Almanac is released.
1843 - The oldest Jewish service organization in the world, B'nai B'rith, is founded in New York City.
1860 - A balloon takes the first aerial photo of Boston, Massachusetts.
1871 - The Delphic Fraternity is founded at the State Normal School in Geneseo, New York.
1885 - The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is founded in Atlanta, Georgia.
1890 - The Delta Chi fraternity is founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
1903 - The Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in first modern World Series.
1914 - Garrett Morgan patents his safety hood device, which later would be used as a design for modern emergency gas masks.
1967 - The 3-point field goal is introduced by the American Basketball League.
1976 - A micrograph (small photograph) is taken of the Ebola virus at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
1983 - Ameritech Mobile Communications launches the first cellular network in Chicago, Illinois.
1987 - The Navy begins training dolphins as part of their military tactics.
2023 - Microsoft purchases the Call of Duty Activision Blizzard for $69 billion.
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Happy Thanksgiving, Canada 🇨🇦
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Search for Impact
- When we meet here in eight weeks, and you look back to today, what has to have happened for you to feel happy about your progress? List three things ... (hint – always state your answers as … “I will …”
- I will have maintained within my goal range of 127-133
- I will have a 56 day streak of logging my food and staying in range and on plan
- I will increase my flexibility
2. List the three most significant challenges to be eliminated
- Eliminate: diet coke
- Eliminate: eating at my desk
- Eliminate: eating too fast
3. List your three opportunities to be captured:
- Capture: improved use of mornings for workouts and meditation
- Capture: journal my 56 days on the challenge
- Capture: consistent sleep schedule
4. List your three strengths to be maximized:
- Maximize: blood sugar control
- Maximize: HIIT workouts
- Maximize: ST workouts
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@ Dianedoessmiles1 I am just NW of Denver, so not in the high country. We had sunny nice weather for most of the weekend on the eastern side of the state. However, the whole southwest and western side of the state was (and continues to) having massive flooding over the weekend. Many, many people have been ordered to evacuate. The heavy rainfall is from the remnants of tropical storms Priscilla and Raymond on the west coast; I would not have believed it had I not seen the video on the news! Arizona and New Mexico are affected by the deluge as well.
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Hello everyone! I am so behind as I am learning how to navigate this whole thing. But I am glad to be here. We went on an impromptu trip to see the fall leaves last week in the Smokey Mountains and I walked and walked. We were walking 7 miles a day, which is a whole lot for me!!! I am tired this week but I am back home and able to be working on my habits again. I am walking for exercise but have not done any strength training since I got back, but I will soon I just feel tired. Glad to be finding my way on the team!!
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@walkintofit I hope your brother and SIL can rest up. It's hard to buy a gift for others, especially as they age and have the things they need. Do you know if they have a favorite restaurant or place they shop? I used to think giving Gift Cards "was lazy", but now I realize they are great!! People get to choose what they like. Pellet stoves give off a nice heat!! A friend had one, and a nephew does. If I had my own house, I'd easily have one also. Though now I would have a system where it feeds itself, and I'd not have to lug in any bags. LOL, I can see it in my mind now. Actually, it would be awesome to have. In our high rise we are regulated on the type of heaters we can bring in and use, LOL, the answer is NO "use the one we provide." but it gives out fantastic heat. I face the water; the west wind can be brutal. I am not cold here! I like a cooler bedroom, but have a heated mattress pad. BEST thing I've gotten for the bedroom in a bit.
@alphafitchick WOOHOO!!! Wishing you well on the Impact Statements!! When we first started to talk it over, I started to think of what I'd like on mine. I am pleased with the way it turned out. I wish you the best, and TY TY TY TY for putting time into it. That was something we hoped most would do. It can only benefit each of us if we do.
@Kurtize I hope your niece will be okay, and others, of course, also. I saw pictures from NJ and MA, where along the ocean is quite a mess. When a storm hits Maine and the ocean is wild, most of us look at Camp Ellis and Old Orchard along with Portland along Commercial Street (Wharf areas).
@Patti241 HI Patti!! Hope your day went well!
@micaroo4 Excellent job!!! TY TY TY TY I can see you also put time and thought into it. Its been interesting and encouraging to read these! TY ALL!
@Ronnie_happy2ranch THANKS!! CO is gorgeous!! The mountains, I fell in love with them even as we approached Denver on the plane!! That feeling remains. LOL, Aurora was NOT Maine, Denver is much busier than my poor brain was used to. We are laid back here, but I loved it out there. I've seen some of the flooding. It's horrifying!! I can't imagine having my home wiped out in an area where it would not be expected. It's one thing when people build right on the ocean; it's been known for years that it's a risk, but all of these other areas. Glad you are safe.
@TrimHealthyTerri Please feel free to ask any questions to help you navigate the site. We are happy to be of help, and WELCOME!! Oh, I am sure the Smoky Mountains are STUNNING!!! WOW Nice amount of walking!! WTG!!!2 -
Good Tuesday Morning and Happy Day 3 of 56 VIP Friends, @Dianedoessmiles1 I found my Impact on my phone after I created it again on my computer so got it finished yesterday and posted to my team's thread.
I AM:
I lead with my heart.
Action for Happiness:
Do something constructive to improve a difficult situation.
Fitness Quote:
Sometimes you WIN, Sometimes you learn.
Motivational Quote:
Positive thoughts create a positive life.
MotiVerse:
I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.—Muhamad Ali
Daily Affirmation:
I am dedicated to building a stronger body.
Inspirational Quote:
When you give up on someone, it’s not because you don’t care anymore, it’s because you realize they don’t.—Jennifer Green
Celebrating & Today in History:
Notable Birthdays for October 14
William Penn (1644-1718) - Founder of Pennsylvania.
Joe Start (1842-1927) - Baseball player who played a significant role in establishing rules for professional baseball.
John William Kendrick (1853-1924) - Engineer who was responsible for contemporary management and rules for the railroad.
Elwood Haynes (1857-1925) - Automotive pioneer who built one of first automobiles.
Julia A . Ames (1861-1891) - Author of children books, including The Little Sister (1887) and The Cradle of the Sky (1890).
Lillian Gish (1893-1993) - Silent film actress best known for her role in Birth of a Nation.
E. E. Cummings (1894-1962) - Famous poet whose works include I carry your heart with me... and Tulips & Chimneys.
Red McKenzie (1899-1948) - American jazz singer who played music with a comb and tissue-paper.
Lawrence Herkimer (1925-2015) - Inventor of the pom-pom and founder of the National Cheerleading Association.
Ralph Lauren (1939-Still Living) - Famous fashion designer and founder of Chaps and Polo Ralph Lauren.
David Ruprecht (1948-Still Living) - Game show host of Supermarket Sweep.
Harry Anderson (1952-2018) - Actor known for his role as Judge Harry Stone on Night Court.
A.J. Pero (1959-2015) - Drummer of Twisted Sister.
Isaac Mizrahi (1961-Still Living) - Fashion designer and TV host.
Natalie Maines (1974-Still Living) - Country music singer/musician of The Chicks (formerly the Dixie Chicks).
Memorable Events for October 14
1656 - The first religious persecution occurs when the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony enacts legislation against the Quakers (Religious Society of Friends).
1774 - Representatives of 12 of the 13 colonies meet to form the First Continental Congress to begin denouncing the British Parliament in America.
1834 - Henry Blair becomes the first Black person to be granted a US patent for a corn planter.
1862 - Pitcher James Creighton ruptures bladder while hitting a home-run. Sadly he died a few days later.
1865 - The Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes sign peace treaty which results in both tribes being chased out Colorado.
1884 - George Eastman receives a patent for his new photographic film invention.
1908 - The Chicago Cubs (2) win the World Series against the Detroit Tigers (0).
1912 - Former President Theodore Roosevelt delivers a scheduled speech after being shot and wounded by John Flammang Schrank.
1922 - The first automated telephones are installed in New York City and Pennsylvania.
1922 - The shoe store Thom McAn opens in New York City.
1947 - Chuck Yeager becomes the first person to exceed the speed of sound traveling approximately 700 mph.
1953 - President Eisenhower makes a promise to terminate any federal worker for taking the 5th Amendment when questioning whether they are affiliated with the communist party.
1958 - The District of Columbia Bar Association accepts Blacks as members of the bar for the first time in history.
1960 - President Kennedy suggests creating the Peace Corps during a speech at the University of Michigan.
1962 - The U.S. launches planes to locate missile launchers in Cuba.
1964 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. receives the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent approach in racial inequality.
1964 - Bill Mills becomes the first American to win the 10,000 meter race.
1964 - Baseball legends Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle both hit home runs on back-to-back pitches.
1966 - About 175 U.S. airplanes bomb North Vietnam to officially mark their involvement in the Vietnam War.
1968 - NASA televises the first broadcast of astronauts in orbit.
1978 - Rescue from Gilligan's Island premiers on T.V.
1982 - President Reagan proclaims The War on Drugs.
2020 - A New York auction house sells a copy of William Shakespeare's First Folio $9.98 million.
2020 - Scientists create the first room-temperature superconductor.
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@Dianedoesmiles1, I do have a heated mattress pad, love it, I like it better than a heated blanket. A friend came over and helped me get the cover on the cooler. I need to put on some velcro on the inside cover to finish the job. the cooler is on the south side of the house and it gets cold.
Had ice on the car windshield.. ya winter is coming.I'm missing my team that I was on for four years, not even sure if I am going to stay.. So many changes for me this year. friends moved, job is changing, new team here, new guy friend. Never thought I would be dating at my age. Some of it is fun. One good thing is I have lost 8% this summer.. weight is bouncing around now, hopefully it will stablize this challenge. Getting the rest of my wellness exam tests done this week, mamo and bone density. It should be fine. Its always a little scary thinking they might find something.
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@alphafitchick Excellent job! TY so much for doing your impact statements. I'm going to print mine out and hang it up near an area I'm at often. I'll be able to review it several times a day.
@walkintofit I agree with youthe heated blanket isn't nearly as nice as the heated mattress pad. I had tried many heated blankets they never fully worked well. You have had many changes. I'm so sorry for the hard parts. Cool, really neat on a new relationship. Also WOW! on the weight loss! I'll encourage you to please stay with the current team. Are you in contact with the team members you miss? I had been with the same team for the most part 15 years. This challenge I'm also as you are with a different team. It's strange to be a different team, but it's an opportunity for me also. I do stay in touch with a few of the members I've been friends with through email on MFP etc. Would this help you? At the end of this challenge immediately sign up for your usual team.
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@walkintofit - hang in there; we want you back! I agree with Diane; gift cards are great options. Amazon cards are nice because you can get practically anything you want.
@Ronnie_happy2ranch - my daughter is also NW of Denver, and I’m grateful that area isn’t affected by flooding. She’s a stone’s throw from the mountains with a gorgeous winter view of them once the leaves come down.
From this morning’s walk: roosting ibis in an oak, nosy squirrel, cypress knees, wildflowers
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@Sableness TY TY TY TY for reaching out here to @walkintofit I sure hope she stays with us. I saw a squirrel today, but s/he may have been ill. It was very skinny, this time of year, the only time they all are is if we are going to have a very warm winter, and WE MIGHT!! I'll make a note of it for tomorrow, and go to the park. It's only across the street. My Dad taught me eons ago, in the 2nd and 3rd week of October, look at a bunch of squirrels, if they are fat, it'll be a hard winter, if they are thin, it won't be. This very rarely fails. Actually, I do not remember it ever failing, and I do it every year.
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Interesting about the squirrels. My daughter sent me this one and said the squirrels in Lincoln Park in Seattle are the fattest she’s seen. He does look quite plump!
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Happy Tuesday. Can't believe how fast time is going. Here is my progress on my Thanksgiving walk with the conqueror virtual challenges.
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@Kurtize I have been interested in those. They cost money correct?
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Good Wednesday Morning and Happy Day 4 of 56 VIP Friends, Off again today so getting in the gym after breakfast for a Chest/Back workout and will go heavy but not as heavy as before my fall.
I AM:
My life is abundant in happiness and joy.
Action for Happiness:
Thank yourself for achieving the things you often take for granted.
Fitness Quote:
Unless you Puke, Faint or Die, Keep Going.
Motivational Quote:
Your determination is bigger than any obstacle that comes your way. I’ve already seen you overcome so much, keep going!
MotiVerse:
Forcing myself to think positively did wonders for my spirit. I was able to overcome the discontent inside me, and my old enthusiasm slowly returned.—Mary Kay Ash
Daily Affirmation:
My mind is a sacred temple.
Inspirational Quote:
Love yourself first because that’s who you will be spending the rest of your life with.
Celebrating & Today in History:
NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS FOR OCTOBER 15
Thomas Hastings (1784-1872) - Composer well known for creating the hymns When I Survey the Wondrous Cross and Holy Ghost, with Light Divine.
Asaph Hall (1829-1907) - Astronomer who discovered two moons of Phobos and Deimos of Mars.
John L. Sullivan (1858-1918) - The last heavyweight bare-knuckle champion and the the first heavyweight gloved champion.
Charles W. Clark (1865-1925) - Singer known for his song The Band Played On.
Jane Darwell (1879-1967) - Actress known for her character Ma Joad in Grapes of Wrath.
S.S. Van Dine (1888-1939) - One of the first detective crime writers whose character Philo Vance became an inspiration to future crime writers.
Ina Claire (1893-1985) - Silent film actress best known for her work in The Devil's Disciple.
Varian Fry (1907-1967) - Journalist and recipient of the Righteous Among the Nations award for saving at least 2,000 Jews during WWII.
Nellie Lutcher (1912-2007) - Jazz and R&B musician/songwriter known for the songs Hurry On Down and He's a Real Gone Guy.
Malcolm Ross (1919-1985) - Atmospheric physicist whose work contributed to understanding the atmosphere, specifically weather patterns.
Lee Iacocca (1924-2019) - CEO of Chrysler Corporation and one of the collaborators that created the Ford Mustang.
John Coleman (1934-2018) - Co-founder of The Weather Channel.
Penny Marshall (1943-2018) - Known for her quirky and comedic role as Laverne in the sitcom Laverne & Shirley.
Tito Jackson (1953-2024) - Member of the Jackson 5/Jacksons.
Emeril Lagasse (1959-Still Living) - Famous chef and television personality.
Vincent Martella (1992-Still Living) - Voice of Phineas in the amination Phineas and Ferb.
IMPORTANT EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 15
1789 - George Washington starts the first Presidential tour in New England.
1846 - The first public use of ether is conducted by Dr. William Thomas Green.
1860 - An 11-year-old Grace Bedell writes to Abraham Lincoln telling telling him to grow a beard because she thought it would make him look more distinguished and the ladies would like him more.
1878 - Thomas Edison's light company begins operation.
1881 - The fishing magazine American Angler is published for the first time.
1883 - The Supreme Court declares Civil Rights Act of 1875 unconstitutional.
1895 - Henry Perky patents a machine to help with preparation of cereals to create shredded wheat.
1924 - President Coolidge declares the Statue of Liberty a national monument.
1933 - Presidential terms of office are changed from March to January.
1937 - To Have and Have Not written by Ernest Hemingway is published.
1951 - I Love Lucy debuts on CBS television.
1952 - E. B. White's novel Charlotte's Web is published.
1955 - The Grand Ole Opry is broadcasted for the first time on television.
1966 - President Johnson signs a bill to create the U.S. Department of Transportation.
1984 - The CIA Information Act passes to make it easier to streamline the Freedom of Information Act related to the CIA.
2007 - Fox Business Network is launched.
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Thanks Sableness, somedays its hard. get to feeling wimpy about things. That is one chubby squirel! I think I need to sit outside and watch the squirells running around my yard. I didn't notice them being fat though. I will check it out when I get home.
couple more medical tests this afternoon, then I'm done for 3 months except for a pneumonia shot.
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@Sableness Ohh yeah, he's a chubby one alright!! I wonder how some of the others are, and average it out. I know they are "rodents" but, look how CUTE they are!! And when they eat standing on their hind paws, they are so cute!!!
@Kurtize WOOHOO Great walking!
@alphafitchick Did you enjoy the workout at the gym? I feel slightly better than yesterday. I am hoping to walk over to the park (literally across the street) and check out the squirrels! Enjoy the day off!!! Yesterday was a minor holiday, but the grocery store looked so busy!
@walkintofit I hope the appointments go well. My heart specialist is monitoring my cholesterol and has added in meds for it. I went in on Monday all of the numbers are perfect!! I love it when a Dr gets it all right. They've not been well for a while; it runs heavily in my family. I do monitor what I eat. I am careful and have been for years with fats (and more). Wishing you the best!2 -
@Dianedoessmiles1 I will check out the squirrels this week at moms. Mom has a bird feeder. Everything is usually chunky.
Little nervous for my road trip with daughter . Mainly because of weather. Snow is my fear as we will be only 25 minutes to Canadian border. Fingers crossed the first snow waits for November. I can't wait to spend time with my daughter.
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@SweetPeasMom55 enjoy the travel with your daughter! It's been a while since you two go together! I, too dislike driving in the snow and I would be absolutely fine with no snow or ice for the whole winter! They can keep it in the mountains!
@Sableness and @Dianedoessmiles1We have a neighbor on the block behind us and two doors down who feeds the squirrels and any other wildlife that comes by. This past summer, he even had a flock (it's a flock when they're wild; a rafter when they're domestic - I just learned that myself) of turkeys roaming his front yard. It's actually illegal in our state to feed the wildlife and, of course, his squirrel feeding led to us losing the majority of our peaches to the little nuggets this summer since they have to go along our fence to get to his yard. 🙄
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