Senior Golden Sneakers - August 2010

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: This has been a cool, rainy, very little exercise weekend, Yesterday I went to a tea party in honor of a friend's birthday.....about 25 women all wearing hats, some wearing gloves, many wearing dresses.......the hostess had tables with lace table cloths, china cups and saucers, fruit, cherry tomatoes, little sandwiches, and about a dozen rich desserts.......I had herb tea, cherry tomatoes, grapes, and one small egg salad sandwich. the dress I wore was the one that I bought last year for a wedding.....it was a little looser this year but still looked great.....I bought a hat at Goodwill that looked great with it.

:flowerforyou: Today I went to an all day meeting and took my own lunch with me so I didn't have to deal with the served Mexican food.....the good fortune was that the women on both sides of me had also brought their own lunches.......Jake went to the Seattle Mariners game with his friend and ate a pretzel with cheese on the ferry and a hot dog and an ice cream sandwich at the ball park but he got his 10,000 steps and we did yoga in the morning so he feels like he came out even.......and the Mariners won the game. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Jeffrey, congratulations on coming in first in your age group and for doing so well overall in the triathlon.....you have worked so hard and been so faithful to your exercise.......I know you're enjoying the freedom to train so often because you know it won't be long until you have punch a time clock again.:laugh:

:flowerforyou: Marie, we don't go to the movies very often but we've been more recently than you.....Jake likes to buy DVDs so we can watch movies at home with the dogs.

:flowerforyou: Sandy, you asked about mosquitoes... they are usually not a problem here but this year they have been plentiful and aggressive in the morning when I walk the dogs.....even with my coat, hat and gloves, they have managed to find a soft piece of flesh to bite.

:flowerforyou: best wishes to all of you living in hot places.....it's so cool here that our gardens are barely growing.

CALIECAT

Barbiecat, how do you like your raised garden? .I am going to plant spme herbs for i would like to make some of Gigi pesto, It sounds so good. for my fall garden.

I am up early this morning for Jerry 6:30 va doctor appt.
Alice and I had a lovely time yesterday and I enjoy the footbsll game last night.
Be talking to you guys later,


Marie

isandi

Hi Barbiecat and Marie, my mission for the day is to bump us up to the first page. I always panic if I have not found you on the first two pages and this was about to make page 4.

It is beautiful here today but it is headed for 112 later this week. only 104 today.

Started pumping water today....am on glass 6 so that is pretty good.

Today is my weigh in day and I was up a pound . boo hiss

You all have a great day!

Lafla

Hi everyone from sunny Saskatchewan. We continue in the low 80's which is high enough for me. I never look forward to those 100 degree days and luckily we don't get many, none this year so far. We have had a very cool summer so 80 feels hot. I think of you folks in the hot weather and hope your a/c works well!!

We were shopping today and came home to the smell of a rotting potato, ugh, hate that. It was one small potato but what a smell it created. I have cleaned it up and it still smells. I brought in some lavender in hopes that it's lovely scent will win. So far. . . . not!!

Sandi -- Man, that is way too hot! You have to get lots of water in when you have those kind of temps. Sorry about the weight but don't fret, you know how to do it and it will come off next week.

Marie -- glad you had fun with Alice. She is such a great daughter (learned from her Mom). I hope Jerry gets a good report from the Dr. I had a good laugh about wearing sweatshirts when the temp. dips to the 80's. Around here you still see people running in shorts with snow on the ground. Funny how we all adapt to our temperatures. I remember being in the US (forget where now) and we were comfortable in shorts and t-shirts but the locals had mitts and jackets on.

Gigi -- I have seen those tomatoes on the food network and thought they looked so tasty. I will keep my eye open for them next year. We watered my son's tomatoes while he and his wife were away on a golfing trip. His tomatoes look very healthy, I think he fertilizes more than I do.

Barbie -- Your birthday tea sounds like fun. It reminds me of our Girl Guide teas we used to have and all the women were dressed in their gloves and hats. Nice memory. I bet you looked great!

Have a great day, take care and keep smiling. Gayla

Sandydur

Happy Monday!! I went to my knee doctor today and he really thinks I should replace my left knee. He did give me a shot in each knee to see if that would help but he isn't too confident. I am thinking of of doing it and if so I would like to do it in September or October because I would want to be healed for Bryanna's dance competitions which start in January. I also asked about exercise and he said swimming is the best for my knees and the stationary or regular bike is the next best. So I think I will stay away from the Julian MIchaels DVD's since they require jumping jacks and high knee kicks. I know if you diet and/or watch your food without exercising it just doesn't work, the body needs to burn some calories. I have started to watch my calories today and will ride the stationary bike in a little while. I read it is good to exercise later in afternoon since your body is warmed up and loose.

Sandi, 112??? My son claims it is still not as bad as Chicago with it's humidity in Arizona but it is still hot. Another way of finding us easily is to go community and click then to my topics and we should be first on that list, unless you are with a lot of different threads.

Marie, how did your cowboys do, I didn't see any scores and I don't watch football?

Barbie, I can just picture you in your dress and hat for the tea party. Should have taken a picture to share with us. Did you remember to stick out your pinky finger when drinking your tea??

Gigi, you sound like a good cook like most of the ladies on this blog. I do not grow vegetables, nor am I a great cook. :laugh:

Jeffrey my boy, how are you feeling after the big race?? You do know how proud you make us, don't you???

Washing some clothes and just relaxing today.

Talk to you soon.
Sandy

tobysjrzgrl

Hello everyone. Hope you still remember me. I've been in Jersey since 18 June. Most of it has been spent in the yard.
We have not been here since last June and it;s major overgrown with wysteria (sp) Have not been on the computer much. Hope to rectify that. Hope all are well.
Judy

CALIECAT

Sandy , the cowboys won. Yeah.,

Jerry went to the doctor and told the doctor about his horness and the doctor said he had an infection and gave him some pills to take. I can barely understand him when he is trying to talk to me.

This heat is really hot. i THINK i MAY HAVE SOME FRIED GREEN TOMATOES ON THE VINE. My zinnas are looking good . They love the hot weather.My hibiscuit are not too happy tho I did get Jerry to put my yellow one in a pot so we can bring it for the winter. I will leave 3 out and cover them up and hope they livedthru the winter,

Our grass looks kind of sad. We have not had a drop of rain in over a month..

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MArie

viliberty1957

Just got home from my second chemo session. Not bad, just a little boring and tiring sitting there the required hours. My granddaughter Sylvia stays there with me and "takes care of me." She is a good one! Now it's time for a nap. Take care everyone. God Bless!

CALIECAT

HelloJudy, Good to hear from you. Hope you get back with us more now. your weight lost is till will good. Congrats on your weigh lost.

Marie

gigi46

Hello everyone,

Monday what a day at work so busy, I can't wait to retired in December, those are our plans. Freedom after December. here I come Cancun is in my future.:drinker:

Barbie - That tea party sounds like a great time, love to wear dress & hats, Did you take a picture? You must share

Judy - Welcome back, its good to have you again.

Sandy - I have a few friends that had knee replaced and for them was the best thing they ever did, the only regrets that they did 'nt do it sooner. Good Luck.:flowerforyou:

Gayla - You're so lucky to have 80's so far today 98 & more the same tomorrow, maybe some rain in the forcast.:bigsmile:

Marie - I washed part of the game last night, Congrats on the WIN ,WOOHOO!!!:drinker:

Irene- Great to hear fron you - You have an amazing granddaughter Sylvia I' m so proud of her, take care & keep yourself healthy

Have a great evening everyone.

Gigi:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

gigi46

Hello Gayla,

I found out the name of the tomato I told you yesterday, Is Tomato Black Krim, they are beefy and delicious.

Hope this helps.:happy: :happy: :happy:

Talk to you soon, Keep smiling:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Gigi

jeffrey71

Good Morning All!

Been quite a week so far around here! I have 3 job interviews this week. Let's hope for better results! Day and I booked a cruise for the end of the month. We are in sore need of a vacation. After the cruise we are going to see Amanda for a few days. She has finally set a firm date for the wedding, June 11. I am moving Samantha back to school on Thursday. 2 truck loads and one car full!

I have healed up pretty good from the triathlon on Saturday. I have a couple of cuts on my face from the swim but nothing too bad. I had a good workout yesterday. I did 2 strength workouts and then ran 7 miles. The run was good, strong, and hot! I have plyometrics today. Maybe a short run too.

Today is Dayanne's and mine anniversary! 36 years! I was 20 and she was 19 when we married. I would do it all over again just the same way.

I am still doing battle with the moles. They seem to be winning. I am thinking that I may not have a lawn left when they get done. So I am going to work on that today too. I went to the dentist this moring and I have to have some filings in a a month. Nothing too bad. So that was good.

That is about it for now. Sandi I have heard that the knee thing is good. The operation is pretty easy but the rehab is a little tough. Keep us posted! Irene best of luck. I have you in my prayers! Gigi and everyone else nice to read your post!

Jeffrey

CALIECAT

Happy 36th anivversitary Jeffrey and Day.


tHANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS DAY WITH US aND WISHING YOU MANY MORE TO COME.!!!

mARIE

Sandydur

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DEAR DAY AND JEFFREY, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU!!!

BirdieM

Today is Dayanne's and mine anniversary! 36 years! I was 20 and she was 19 when we married. I would do it all over again just the same way.

Jeffrey

God Bless you both!!! Happy Anniversary!!!!:flowerforyou:
BirdieM

Lafla

Happy Anniversary Jeffrey and Day!! Have a wonderful celebration. Fingers are crossed for one of those interviews to produce a job. I wish I was going on the cruise with you!! Where are you cruising to? I have seen lots of good deals on cruises but not for us until we have Neil settled.

Sandy -- Will it be a long wait for surgery if that is the route you decide to take? You are so active that I am sure you would appreciate good knees. How is the rest of your life?

Marie -- I hope that Jerry's hearing will improve with medication. Are you still in the heat wave? We are cool today with rain, rain, rain!

Gigi -- I will have to tuck the name of the tomato away and then hope to remember it next year! All the talk of tomatoes has my mouth watering. Mine are still very green so we have a bit of a wait still. Our feed of beans was yummy. They likely are ready to be picked again soon.

Take care everyone. Keep smiling. Gayla

gigi46

Hi everyone,

Happy 36th Anniversary Jeffrey & Day, I know the special feeling I have been married for 43 years and seems like yesterday. Its wonderful to feel this way. :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: Good luck with the interview hope you get the one you want.
Happy Crusing!!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Marie hope Jerry is improving everyday with the medicine. Keep cool, we had a lot a rain today, tonight thunderstrom after 10:00PM and the early morning.:noway:

Marie I almost forgot Congralutions on 100 days You're amazing:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Gayla if you forget the tomatoes I'll keep the name for next year.

Well I got to the gym last night and tonight, hope to make it two more time, the weekend is going to be a llittle hard to keep in touch, we are going to Chicago with 6 other couples to Billy Elliott the Boadwasy Show , I'll let you know if we enjoy it.

Have a great evening,

Gigi

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Jeffrey and Day, Happy Anniversary, I hope you have done something today that's an absolutely fabulous celebration

:flowerforyou: Sandy, :bigsmile: :sad: I guess it's good news and bad news about the knee replacement.......I have friends who've had them and say that it changed their lives for the better.......best wishes to you.......get the card players to come to your house while you're recovering, get some good books and movies, and get some hand weights for exercise while you can't get on your feet.

:flowerforyou: Gigi, good luck getting to the gym and getting your exercise.

:flowerforyou: Gayla, your weather is as weird as ours......we had rain this morning, Jake cut the grass at noon, and we took the dogs to the dog park this evening after all our appointments were finished.

We met with a great woman today who explained a ton of stuff about Medicare and supplemental insurance and we think we know what we're going to do......what a relief. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: She made all the confusing stuff understandable....and the dogs liked her.

:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

tobysjrzgrl

Happy Monday!! I went to my knee doctor today and he really thinks I should replace my left knee. Talk to you soon.
Sandy

I had my left knee replaced 3 years ago and my right one done in May. Two of the best things I;ve ever done. Good luck.

Sandydur

Happy Wednesday!!! I am so happy to hear about all the positive replies about knee replacement. Toby, are you able to do things you couldn't before such as bowl or even play tennis? Right now I can't do those things (not really wanting to play tennis but would love to be able to bowl again). How was the recuperation? How long before you were able to drive? Sorry to ask so many questions but you are the only woman I know who actually had the surgery.

Barbie, good idea about the card players coming to my house but not sure Daisy will co operate. They are all in their late 70's or 80's and if Daisy were to jump on them they might fall down. :laugh: She is much better on the jumping though and if necessary I could put her outside until they sat down. :laugh:

Gigi, I didn't realize you were from Illinois until you talked about Chicago. I am from Itasca, which is near Schaumburg, so we are practically neighbors. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I know someone who saw Billy Elliot in New York and they loved it. Have fun.

Gayla, you are so nice to ask and my life is going well. We had a busy weekend so we briefly saw Phil, (we can use his name again). He looks much better and is doing therapy to get stronger. He still has his crabby days but that is to be expected I guess, as long as I am not there I really don't care. I don't ask about him much just general health questions, but I am detaching with love and is working well for me. How are you? :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Marie, hope both you and Jerry are feeling well. Keep cool, it is very hot here also along with humidity and mosquitoes.:sad:

We are going to Great America today, I will be at Hurricane Harbor sitting by a pool sipping some fancy drink. :laugh: :laugh:


Have a great day.

Sandy

weaklink109

Sandy,
Glad to hear that Phil is improving. I have a cousin who has had both knee's replaced in the last 3 years, and my late grandmother also had a knee replacement. The one thing they both said to anyone who would listen is that they only wish they had done it SOONER. Good luck to you.

Jeffrey, Good luck on job search.

Just popping in for a sec.

Barb

tobysjrzgrl

Sandy, with the left knee I could drive in 3 weeks. With the right it was 4. I start league bowling in Sept. And hope to start country line dancing soon after that. My rehab with the right one was so much easier than the left because I was 100 lbs lighter. Will help with anything. Just ask.

CALIECAT

hI EVERYBODY, SEEMS LIKE YOU ARE ALL DOING OK


MY THOUGHT FOR TODAY

When you can't have what you want, it's time to start wanting what you have.
~ Unknown

Lafla

Hi everyone, enjoying sunny Saskatchewan today. I am going to dinner with my sister and a friend. I will try to behave but I have been a bit out of control. I have tried to figure out why but I really can't think of any excuses. Lazy is the best I can come up with!

Marie -- That is a very good thought for the day. We do really need to appreciate what we have.

Sandy -- You are getting a lot of postive feedback about the knee replacement. My right knee has been talking to me (in angry tones) this week and I am not liking it. That would be an amazing thing if I could play tennis after a knee replacement! I have never been able to play before. Sorry, I am lame but couldn't resist. I have been watching tennis on TV the last few days. I will be missing my favorite, Rafael Nadal, tonight when we are out to dinner. I expect my sister will TVO it so may watch it after. But tonight is an important dance show as well. Too much TV and not enough weeding my flower beds!

Barbie -- Glad you are feeling better about your health insurance. That is a big one!

Hope everyone is well. Take care and keep smiling. Gayla

gigi46

Hello everyone!!

I have a delicious recipe to share with everyone YUM YUM:happy

Grilled Salmon with Heirloom Tomatoes
2 Tbsp each white balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 lb mixed heirloom or regular tomatoes, cut into thin wedges.
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup diced red onion
2 Tbsp capers

1. Whisk vinegar, oil and garlic in a large bowl until blended. Gently stir in tomatoes, basil, onions, capers and kosher
salt and pepper to taste.
2. Brush salmon with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. Cook salmon (fillets should be about 1 inch thick) on a grill or in a grill pan over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
3. Spoon tomato salad onto plates and top with grilled salmon.
Makes 4 servings.

Sandy - I'm in Illinois near Peoria, how was Great America, we took our girls there so many times, we all loved it

Gayla - Hope the evening went well and you had a great time with your friend and sister, I'm washing So you think you can dance!! my favorite is Robert.

Marie you're doing so well, keeping in touch:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Take care everyone, have fun what ever you do :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Gigi

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: Sandy, I have a friend who is in her early 50's who is scheduled for a knee replacement in November (when she has time off work) and she can hardly wait. another friend in her late 60's has had both knees replaced and has continued her work as a nurse in short stay surgery. I am so glad to hear that you have been successful in detaching with love and letting Phil live his life without you being upset.

:flowerforyou: Gayla, I'm thinking positive that you will eat sensibly with your sister and friend....you've done well with WW so I think your good training will serve you well.

:flowerforyou: Marie, our raised bed is doing as well as it could....we love it and it looks great but with the cool weather, nothing is growing well...I talked to a friend who always had vegetables to share with us at line dance and she said that everything is growing slowly in her garden.

:flowerforyou: we had a small set back in the health insurance adventure when we found out that Jim's cardiologist won't take the insurance that we wanted to get so now Jim is considering finding a new cardiologist

:flowerforyou: Gigi, the salmon recipe sounds delicious

:flowerforyou: Jeffrey, good luck on the job search

I danced through most of the advanced line dance class today then went for a walk with my friend who is all excited about buying a new house and moving out of her old one.....I think she talked non-stop for miles

with all that exercise i didn't take the dogs to the dog park so they had to be content with walks in the yard and on the hill.

Sandydur

Happy Thursday!! It was a very hot day at Great America, but after we got the older girls situated with fast lane passes, Cheryl, Marisa and I headed to the water park and spent the afternoon there. The girls came later after they were almost melted.
After the water park, they went back to the rides and I walked the park about 6 miles. It was a fun day although really hot and for the parade there were a zillion mosquitos. :grumble:

Today my husband and I have appointments with our doctor for physicals. No coffee or anything this morning, so I am having a hard time waking up. :happy: Hope to make my meeting after the doctor but it depends on time.

Barbie, if you are going on Medicare don't you only need a supplement insurance to cover what medicare doesn't? We have Blue Cross Blue Shield and my husband has the RX to cover medicines (at least until he meets his quota then we pay out of pocket until a certain amount is reached before they pay again). I take no prescription medicine so I don't have the RX. Are all States different as far as Medicare?

I think you have convinced me to get my knee done, I will talk to my doctor next Monday to ask some more questions, but will not do it until after summer is over so I can enjoy what's left of it with my grandchildren.

Have a good one.
Sandy

BirdieM

Sandy, my SIL just had her knee done a few month ago and she walked to my house without a cane the other day! :flowerforyou: It's a marvelous thing what they can do these days!!! Glad you're going for it!
BirdieM

BirdieM

So sorry I can't keep up with the posts!!! :sad: I'm just soooo busy that I don't even have time to read them much.:noway:
Don't forget me!!:blushing:
I'm having a challenging day on the food today! :ohwell: Didn't sleep much at all last night :yawn: so I'm tired, cranky and not focused.
Got to get my HEAD together, because somethings bothering me....a resentment..:grumble: ..and that can get you into more trouble than the lack of sleep!
Greetings and hugs to all!!!!!
BirdieM

weaklink109

Sandy,

You are right that a med supp plan DOES supplement what Medicare doesn't, but their are many different options in med supp. Another issue is that doctors do not HAVE to accept Medicare assignment. If they choose not to, that means if you have Medicare, you are out of luck. If that is the case w/Jim (AKA Jake)'s cardiologist, I am surprised--given that it would eliminate a lot of patients, but do to the low reimbursement rates of Medicare, this does happen more commonly with general practitioners. Medicare is a standardized program, BUT, the reimbursement rates very by geographic location. Med supp plans are standardized, but more than one company can offer them and all companies don't operate in all states.

Okay, are you now thoroughly confused?:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Only have a sec, so long for now.

Barb