Senior Golden Sneakers -March 2011

Lafla

Marie -- I am so, so glad that Alice is doing so well. I know you must be very relieved. I hope Jerry does great as well. He knows he has you in his corner and that would feel pretty darn good!

Take care everyone. If I ever get these appliances bought I will be back here! I am so indecisive. I think I have it all figured out and then I change my mind. I am changing all appliances except for my fridge which is running great. I had planned to get stainless steel but my fridge is white with some black. So the stainless steel would not work so well. But I know that I will be upset with myself if the fridge breaks down in a month!! Good to have small problems. My heart goes out to the people in Japan.

Gayla

pinkperil

Oh drat, more computer problems and the 3rd visit from the engineer. He didn't charge me last time so I gave him half a dozen of my hens eggs and today he was happy to go off with one egg in his hand, no doubt planning boiled egg for lunch!!! I think it may be sorted now but am beginning to not trust it at all. One good thing is he pointed out that if I select control and the + sign it increases the page so it's easier to read, then control - to put it back. That will stop me peering at the screen!!

Mae ~ Yes, I too lost all my photos but thankfully those I took in Scotland on holiday last year had been transferred to a CD. The rest have gone and it's so frustrating.

Connie ~ Dion and the Belmonts!! Now that's what I call a blast from the past and a wonderful one too. Love that kind of music; gets me singing and jigging around the room.:happy:

Big international rugby tournament continuing this weekend so I'll be sat in front of the tv for most of it but do at least plan a morning walk around a local lake with a friend tomorrow. We think it's about 3 miles so that will be my good deed of the day for me and my midddle-aged spread!!!

Have a great weekend everyone and don't watch too much news. All looks a bit dodgy around the nuclear power station in Japan. Doesn't bear thinking about.

Jackie:flowerforyou:

LUV2CRUZ

Connie: RUN AROUND SUE! Loved that song......Had to go to YouTube and listen to it. Didn't the bands look different back then !!!! And how did that audience sit still.....then, of course, I had to stay awhile and listen to some more stuff. "Memories, like the corners of my mind......."

Well, it's going to be sunny and nice here today or so they say! We're gonna go to the RV show. I like to pick on the fabric choices and I like Accessories Row. There are so many cool things! I got the best shower head there about 10 years ago for $10 and it is still working like a charm!!

I'm going to try not to complain or worry and get upset over anything today. I look across the world and I see that my little corner is the best place to be for now.

Have a good day!!!

Maddie

Grandee47

Good Morning Everyone! It's sunny here today and is supposed to get up into the 50s. I'm looking forward to my walk. I'm having a bad tummy day and I can't figure out why. That's the way gastroparesis is......eat something one time and you're fine, eat it the next time and OW! It'll be a liquid day for me today. I'm used to it, tho, and it won't stop my day. Got lots to do as my husband's wrestling buddies (guess I should explain that they follow high school wrestling and the state finals are in Hershey this weekend) always come here for chili and cornbread. I'll get everything made and then disappear so they can just be guys. Dan doesn't get to just relax too often, so I'm happy he has this to look forward to.

Mae - haven't met you yet. I'm Dee, newish, and loving this site. I have a few more pounds to lose and then maintenance. Loving the support I get here. All you gals are awesome.

SS88 - welcome

Barbiecat - looks like we both had good "eye" days yesterday. :glasses: My big floater is still there driving me nuts, but at least I know everything's good otherwise. Glad the waves didn't make it any harder to the west coast.

Jackie - I had to laugh about the eggs. :laugh: I get fresh eggs from friends at church every week and sometimes they're free when I go over to help them (she has bad RA) even tho I try to pay them. We have breakfast for lunch almost every week. Those fresh eggs are awesome.

Connie - Dion? I remember going to one of his concerts! A blast from the past.

Gotta go clean for the guys....yes, I'm nuts, but I also have two long-hair cats to vacuum up after. My next cats will be either shed-free or naked! :happy:

CALIECAT

Good Saturday morning Sneakers.

Dee:smooched: you are making us a wonderful Sneakers You are so sweet. and nice,

Gayla:flowerforyou: you are going to have a beautiful kichen when you get thru..

Jackie. :flowerforyou: i lost all of my pictures at one time when my computer crash. I hated that.

Barbiecat:flowerforyou: You know we do worry when we don't hear from our dear friends.

Connie:flowerforyou: seeeing your post on facebook made me hungry for ruhbarh pie.too. Tho I have not eaten much of them . Ruhbarh must not grow well here.

Judy,:flowerforyou: I found some NZ apples yesterday at the stoer. I brouht 3 of them . They are beaitiful and were so shinng. will have one for lunch
Well I got to move along and get busy. See you all later.

pjsatticPhoebeWaleskaGA

Hi all is well

Sandydur

Hi Sneakers!! It is a gloomy, very windy day here but nothing we can't handle compared to the East.

I had a busy day yesterday with getting a massage, a no chip manicure and spending time with my 16 year old granddaughter.

I listened to Barbie and if I don't get my regular exercise in during the day I am now free stepping on the Wii for 60 minutes while I watch TV. I love that it counts your steps and calories for you and you can switch to watch TV. I burned almost 200 calories doing that last night and that kept me under calories. :drinker: Since Lent started on Wednesday I have given up eating all snacks except healthy snacks like fruit, jello, yogurt etc. I love the mini rice caramel cakes but I was eating them too much as I was the vegetable sticks. I had gained back a couple of pounds and never changed my ticker but this morning I am down to what my ticker says and happy that things are moving downward. I think I am going to try the 30 day shred again if it doesn't bother my knees, I might have to make some adjustments in the workouts.

This afternoon we are going to see Blue Man Group and have dinner after the show. It is a girls thing, with three adults, two teenagers and one 5 year old. I heard pros and cons on the show so I hope it is enjoyable.

I have read all the posts and again thanks to all for the birthday wishes, it is so nice to have good friends. I loved all the jokes and felt so bad with all the sad news. If I could take everyone troubles away I would but just know anytime you need something we are here to listen and if a prayer or good wish is needed it is automatic from my heart..

Marie, I either didn't read it or I missed it, but did Alice have surgery on Friday? I am glad everything is good with her and pray the same for Jerry. They are so lucky to have you in their lives, you are an angel on earth.

Gayla, are you putting in a built in range and oven? If so my advice would be to get the stainless because your frig will probably go before the new appliances and besides stainless goes with everything. I have stainless range and oven but my frig is black and it looks great. Just my opinion. :blushing: :blushing:

Connie, can you send me another updated list? We have some new people and I am confused.
Correct me if I am wrong but I think I am welcoming, Dee,and SS88. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I loved that song also, sure brought back memories from my teenage years. :laugh:

Dee, what a wonderful job you have done in losing weight, you are to be commended. I am glad you listened and went to the eye doctor and hope it clears up soon. When I had my cataract surgery I paid extra for special lenses which the insurance did not cover but they attach more to the muscle and I was able to read without glasses but wore glasses for distance for night driving. That was years ago and now I find myself using reading glasses more often now for smaller print.

Maddie, Lynn and Barb, you are such funny ladies, you brighten our days with your wonderful sense of humor.

Barbie, dollars to donuts you do not consume "lots" of calories today. :bigsmile:

Phoebe, thanks for checking in.

Maddie, there is no use in complaining about anything or getting upset, life is an attitude and not in our hands. Live each day for each day, you never know what tomorrow brings.

Jackie, sorry you are having computer problems and hope you get them resolved soon. You missed our lesson on the zoom with the control + just don't do what Marie did and shrink us so much you can't find us. :laugh: :laugh:

Buzz, I loved my massage and decided to go for a no chip manicure so I really pampered myself, it was wonderful. :blushing:
I hope to be able to have a pedicure before going to Arizona on the 31st. but I have a problem with my toe nail, it fell off and doesn't seem to be growing back. (is that TMI?) I hope they can put an acrylic on it to make it look normal. :blushing:

Marilyn, glad you are feeling better and getting back on track, take it slow.

Judy, happy your friend in Japan is ok. I called my son in Portland yesterday because I panicked when they mentioned Oregon on the news, but he of course said he is in no danger thank goodness.

I am another who stays logged in to all my sites but I am too lazy to log in and out. I don't have my address or any other vital information listed anywhere, not even on face book so I think I am okay.

Time for breakfast, have a great day!!

delraybuzz

Hi everyone, gorgeous 70 degree sunshine here in Florida today! Nothing new, though Jackie mentioned my breakfast sounding good, so maybe I'll say I use:- - -
GREEK STYLE OMELETTE
1 whole egg, 2 egg whites, and a bit of Greek seasoning, and shred into it
1 oz of Cabot 75% Fat Free Cheddar cheese.
Meantime, in 1 tsp (or less) Olive oil, I place
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 oz (1/3 bag) fresh spinach leaves, and cover til it cooks down, but not too soft.
Remove veggies to dish, pour eggs into pan, cook covered till puffy...
Place veg's in center and fold egg over, cover another 1/2 minute to set..and
Just enjoy eating!

SANDY- It sounds like you had Crystalenses installed after cataract surgery..and Medicare did not cover mine either! Can't say I blame them, but I don't regret it, since those little unseen hinges allow us to read and see without glasses! Amazing. I've had to make a lot of adjustments since I got them, but it's really worth it to not have glasses digging into my cheeks or sliding down my nose, or removing glasses and putting them back on for everything ! I love them! Also, that no-chip manicure is called a "shellac" manicure here. Never had one, but it's tempting, as I always chip my weak nails! That coat mentioned (the Colombian nail strengthener) did nothing for me, plus I hesitate to use formaldahyde, though I know it's a strengthener! My nails are my biggest problem, and rather ugly, but useful for crafts etc that I enjoyed all my life, so no complaints!

CONNIE...His day was long after "my time", but it sounds familiar....Probably my kids listened to his music!:ohwell:

Running off for errands. Have a great day everyone:flowerforyou:
BUZZ

viliberty1957

Hello, everyone. Just a quick note to let you know I am fine, but I won't be on MFP much except for tracking food and exercise I have just found that I have too much going right now and I have to cut down somewhere. I cut the number of my facebook friends in half. I'll still be here, just not as much, but not because anything is wrong. Love you all!

Grandee47

Quick Note: We heard from our missionary friends in Japan. They are fine. We don't know details. Wanted to let you know because I know you've been wondering.

Made gluten-free cookie brittle this morning. It was a BOMB!!!!!!!! :ohwell: :ohwell:

Sandydur

Did level 2 of the 30 day shred today, but have no idea how many calories I burned, unless my pedometer is right and I only burned 32 calories. All that hard work and only 32 calories................ :explode:

delraybuzz

...IRENE SAID
Hello, everyone. Just a quick note to let you know I am fine, but I won't be on MFP much except for tracking food and exercise I have just found that I have too much going right now .... not because anything is wrong. Love you all!

Irene, I'll bet many of us identify with your decision and the reason for it! And we understand and accept your need for more time. Just know we will love you, here or not, and be very happy if you can just check in occasionally to let us know all is well!
Buzz...and everyone else!


And SANDY, if the pedometer is the OMRON...those 32 calories were strictly your aerobic calories. Click on the various modes and yours may have different types of calories or step modes! I was very upset after a long period of exercise until I read my booklet again and checked out the aerobic mode versus different types of movement. Aerobically, it doen't count calories until after the first 10 minutes of steady movement (actual steps, only!) so knee lifts, and other types of movement are not registering! :ohwell:

judz46

Just a quick note...will check back later but wanted to share with you - a typical kiwi bloke.


A plane passed through a severe storm. The turbulence was awful, and things went from bad to worse when one wing was struck by lightning.

One woman lost it completely. She stood up in the front of the plane and screamed, 'I'm too young to die,' she cried. Then she yelled, 'If I'm going to die, I want my last minutes on earth to be memorable! Is there anyone on this plane who can make me feel like a WOMAN?'

For a moment, there was silence. Everyone stared at the desperate woman in the front of the plane. Then the man from New Zealand stood up in the rear of the plane.

He was handsome, tall, well built, with dark brown hair and hazel eyes. Slowly, he started to walk up the aisle, unbuttoning his shirt as he went, one button at a time. No one moved. He removed his shirt. Muscles rippled across his chest. She gasped…..

Then, he spoke…...
'Iron this will you -- and then get me a beer.'

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pjsatticPhoebeWaleskaGA

Lol He could be from here too!

lyn54

Hubby is sick tonight. Chills and achy. We weren't able to attend our function tonight. I am sorry that he is sick and disappointed too!

Judy-That was funny! Typical of a lot of guys -worldwide.....:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

i have to say that I am fortunate with my guy.

Irene- I second Buzz's motion about your time and we feel here. Be Safe..Be Happy.

Can't stay on here long..have to see about hubby.

Here is another plane related thought...:laugh:
:laugh:
If you can't afford a doctor, go to an airport.

You'll get a free x-ray and a breast exam.

And if you mention Al Qaeda, you'll get a free colonoscopy. :laugh:

Grandee47

You guys are toooooooooooooooo much! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I laughed so loud the wrestling crew downstairs (who are not quiet) wanted to know what I was laughing at! Keep 'em comin', I love it!

Lynn, I'm so sorry about your hubby! How disappointing. I hope it's just a 24-hour thing.

Well, I had mostly liquids today and my tummy definitely is smaller and feels better, just hurts lower which means it's working its way through. This was one of those days where I repeated, "It is what it is and I'm making the best of it", and "things could be worse, lots worse" and "except for this autoimmune crap you're very healthy, Dee", over and over. Keeps me from having a pity party. Then I get on Sneakers and laugh and laugh!!!!! :laugh:

Well, I think that's it for me tonight. I'd love to stay up here and read all the posts from you late birds, but I'm going to curl up in my bedroom with my book and a WW ice cream bar. I've earned it!!!!!

Talk to you tomorrow. :bigsmile:

CALIECAT

Irene I think Buzz said it all. You will be miss. Just know that we are here for you . I so enjoy your stories about alaska. and your little grandaughter. What a Sweetie. Love Marie

judz46

Hi again - yes, Connie I definitely remember Dion and the Belmonts..I'm singing Runaround Sue right now (lucky you cant hear me) . I've got a lot of that older music on my walkman - makes going on the treadmill a lot more fun.

Marie - NZ apples. It's a pity you weren't a bit closer and i could give you some - we used to live across the road from an orchard which grew apples, pears and rock melons for export and were always given the rejects..nothing wrong with them but were rejected if they were too large or a bit misshapen..taste the same though. Funny how you take things for granted when it's all around you. We were given a carton of apples and pears the other day so very handy for me at the moment.

I had a very unsettled sleep last night - awoke to a siren about 1am - I'd never heard the noise before so was imagining all sorts of things...maybe the tsunami on it's way (it was supposed to arrive at 8am but didn't) I put the TV news on and they had breaking news about the nuclear reactor...a bit nervous on my own with hubby being away and jake going home for the weekend but felt safer when daylight came.

I hope your husband gets better soon Lynn...loved your joke.

Phoebe...keep on truckin

Love to each and every one of you...talk to you tomorrow.

delraybuzz

My last post for today... It's been devastating watching the tsunami pictures coming in on CNN tonight. People escaped to higher ground just as 30 foot walls of water swept away their town. The reporter mentioned that there was quiet cooperation and NO looting at all; perfectly organized! If only the world could be that way, and we might all get along and help one another- - -wasn't that a Beatles song ? Actually, they tended to be idealists, I think. At least I could understand the lyrics of their music, and hum the tunes, which seems pretty rare today!

JUDY, you hit the mark with your guy in the plane! :laugh: Most men seem to need a mother, a cook and homemaker, someone to plan their lives without intruding on it, and a lover...pretty much in that order! Of course OUR men are the exception, but you know what I mean, right? PHOEBE appears to agree, too!

LYNN...too bad about your guy feeling so bad! We all hope it's a 24 hour thing and he'll be up and about tomorrow! Just try to not catch it yourself, dear lady! :noway: By the way, loved your "airport" advice. Clever :bigsmile:

DEE, Great attitude about "pity parties"; I actually know a few people to whom I'd like to relate your attitude! Otherwise lovely people, but an underlying need for sympathy, as well! I think we all could use a touch of empathy, but pity???:noway: Hope your book lulls you off to a good night's sleep :yawn::yawn: :yawn: ...

MARIE: we will all be nodding off with relief for you, Alice, and all who know and love you! :smooched: You are a dear and loving woman, and it's a delight knowing you!

Now I shall post my diary and follow Dee's example, have Mike drag off my darn compression hose (Ooph!) and read myself to sleep. Sounds great :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:
'Nite all.....
Buzz

CALIECAT

came in to close this PC down. Thougt i would swing by here. I will say good night and join all you fine lady Know Buzz and Gi gi are in bed along with some of the others. . It is 10: 25 PM here and really pased my bedtime

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: a quick hello.....walked the dogs at 5:30 AM......rode the exercise bike while waiting for passengers to arrive for our event today....spent the next seven hours mostly sitting........lunch was sloppy joes and potato salad (calories and sodium very high ) spent a lot of the the rest of the day walking and jogging in the house so I'd have my 10,000 steps:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

:bigsmile: I loved both of the airport jokes :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

judz46

This made me smile...hope it's not too early in the morning for it.



Yesterday my daughter asked why I didn't do something useful with my time.


She suggested I go down to the senior center and hang out with the guys.


I did this and when I got home last night I told her that I had joined a parachute club.

She said "Are you nuts?

You're almost 75 years old and you're going to start jumping out of airplanes?"

I proudly showed her that I even got a membership card.

She said to me, "You idiot, where are your glasses!

This is a membership to a Prostitute Club, not a Parachute Club!"


I'm in trouble again and don't know what to do!

I signed up for five jumps a week!


Life as a senior citizen is not getting any easier.

Sandydur

Okay, I was going to bed and then read Judy's joke and now I am awake from laughing. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Wasn't too early for it, it was too late. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
We had a great time at Blue Man Group and the dinner that followed.






Time to change the clocks and put my head on the pillow.

Lafla

Hi everyone! Yahoo, I bought the appliances and was too late for your advice, Sandy! I may regret my decision but I went with black. Our fridge is white but has a some black on it (where the water and ice are) so thought that would look fine. The compacter is black and hopefully not being replaced. I had settled on stainless steel and then couldn't get the oven that I wanted. The only oven that fit our spot was only in black or white. Our cabinets are oak so the black should look fine. I have had a side swing door for so many years that I know I would find it hard to go back to a pull down door. The side swing door is so much easier when you have short arms!! Ok, I should just say when you are on the short side as I am! I went with KitchenAid for the dishwasher and cooktop and went with the induction cooktop which means I need to get new pots (sad, I know). I seriously looked at Bosch but looking at reviews and talking to the salesman found that getting parts was sometimes an issue. I loved the Bosch cooktop. Just happy to have the decision made. Dave wanted it to be here in 2 weeks and my delivery date is Mar. 31 so that is very close I would say. Next purchase will be a kitchen table. I want a smaller table. We have a huge dining room table (well over 100 years old, Dave's grandparents table) so a table and 4 chairs is all we need in the kitchen. Hmm, spending money like I have it!!

Neil and I went out for lunch today and then to a movie. He loves Adam Sandler so I took him to the new A. Sandler movie. Neil thought it was very funny. It did have some laugh out loud moments so it was fine.

Judi -- Funny story. My mil came back from Mexico (she was in her 80's) with pictures of her para-sailing). After we picked up our jaws we joined her in her excitement about it. 80 seemed so much older then!!

Thinking of you all. Take care and keep smiling. Gayla

weaklink109

Hi Sneakers!!

I want you to know that thanks to my Android phone I can now catch up on reading MFP & other surfing when I can't sleep without getting out of bed, so I guess it could be said you are all here with me, Bradley & Pepper!!! LOL. Edited to add: No wonder it seems crowded in here!!

The jokes were hilarious!

More later.

Barb

oldtyke

Morning all! I'm struggling with my back today. Haven't been able to exercise for 3 days and I'm really grumpy! I'm hankering after cheese on toast, but I know I wouldn't stop at one slice if I started!
I shall watch the rugby this afternoon .
Basil seeds have germinated so I've sown some coriander. I can't wait to be able to get into the garden.
Oh Layla, new kitchen stuff!My favourite sort of spending!
Judy, where do you find them all! I got coffee all over the keyboard!
This is one of my favourite jokes. No offence intended!

This is the actual radio conversation (released by the chief of naval operations) of a US naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in October 1995.

CANADIANS: "Please divert your course 15 degrees to the south to avoid a collision"

AMERICANS: "Recommend YOU divert your course 15 degrees to the north to avoid a collision"

CANADIANS: "Negative. You will have to divert your course 15 degrees to the south to avoid a collision"

AMERICANS: "This is the captain of a US Navy ship. I say again, divert YOUR course"

CANADIANS: "No, I say again, you divert your course"

AMERICANS: "This is the Aircraft Carrier USS LINCOLN, the second largest ship in the United States Atlantic Fleet. We are accompanied with three Destroyers, three Cruisers and numerous support vessels. I DEMAND that you change your course 15 degrees north. I say again, that's one-five degrees north, or counter-measures will be undertaken to ensure the safety of this ship"

CANADIANS: "This is a LIGHTHOUSE. Your call"

CALIECAT

Goo morning Sneakers. O h woe is me and the daylight saving time. . Do you gals overseas hve to chAnge to daylight saving time. ??It will take me six months to get used to it and time to change again.

enjoy the jokes.

Just a fly over this morning. See you guys later!

Sandydur

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Judi, Judi, Judi!!!!! What a great way to start my morning!!!!! Will be back later after Mass.

delraybuzz

Gorgeous 73 degree day here in the Sunshine State! Hope to get out to enjoy some of it. Did heavy duty cleaning this morning, floors and all, to work of my guilt at eating a waffle this morning! Actually, I make them from Bob's Red Mill High Fiber Mix, and they don't look so bad in my diary, but WAFFLES??? I feel guilty and full! And loved every morsel, and after all. it IS Sunday!

Judy, as usual your jokes are hysterical. And
Old tyke (what IS your shorter name?) you blew me over with that Lighthouse command!!! LOL :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Good morning Sandy, Marie,,Barb (always nice when you post!), and every body I may have missed, though not too many around today! Must get my news off the internet since local Sunday papers have nothing much more than local news and advertising!

Have a wonderful day, evrybody...and is GIGI offline while in Florida?

Buzz

Sandydur

Buzz, Oldtyke is Judi, she gave us the lighthouse joke. :laugh: :laugh: Gigi is with her ailing mother so I don't think she is near her computer trying to get things done right for her.

Marie, it takes me a day or two to get my bearings right with daylight savings time, but last night it was hard since I stay up late or early depending how you look at it, so it was 2am before I went to bed and then I couldn't fall asleep. Today I am tired but must do day 2 of my 30 day shred.

Everything is working and I lost another pound so I am excited!! Two pounds to go before my first goal and once I baste in that a while I will set another goal. :laugh: :laugh:

Have a great Sunday!!