Senior Golden Sneakers..........July, 2011
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Good evening SGSers~Today was kind of a bust because it was 112 and just too hot to do anything but stay inside so that's what I did. It was 82 at 6 a.m. this morning, and usually I walk first thing, but didn't even do that! Having trouble the last two days getting in all of my calories....ho hum. Just too hot and I don't want to eat, not even watermelon or pineapple slices. So I'm going to count this as a rest day and crank it back up tomorrow. Only suppose to be 104 and that IS liveable!
Thanks again for the warm welcomes! I appreciate it!
See you all tomorrow~
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:bigsmile: :bigsmile: Welcome, Koty, the great thing about MFP is that you can be as anonymous or as open as you want……some people never post pictures or even say where they live and others give lots of personal info and either way we can build great friendships.
:flowerforyou: I am another of the “doggy mamas” on this thread. My girls are standard poodles, Brandy and Sasha. They provide a lot of my exercise. I walk them individually first thing every morning thenI walk them on leashes for an hour or more after breakfast and sometimes in the afternoon or evening. I take them to the off leash dog park for about an hour every afternoon and walk around the park while they chase birds and run around. I have two cats, Bernie and Haifa, who entertain me in more sedentary ways. My husband, Jake, is my best friend. We have been married for 22 years (my second marriage and his fourth) and love spending time together. I go to line dance classes three mornings a week and Jake plays golf, otherwise we are together.
:flowerforyou: Buzz, I’m sorry you’re in pain and bruised…:sad: …if I were closer I’d give you a big hug
….the back story about my exercise bike is that Jake bought it in February 2009 and I thought it was a waste of money, but once I used it, I loved it and would ride it for 20 minutes three or more times a day…when it broke I felt like I’d lost a dear friend
:flowerforyou: Phyllis, I’m happy to hear that you got home safely. Your 10 mile jog sounds challenging. Are there rest rooms along the way…….the length of my walks seem to be determined by rest stops along the way rather than actual distance, of course, I walk not jog, so it takes me longer
:flowerforyou: Gayla, do you have favorite tennis players or do you like watching all of them?
:flowerforyou: Connie, Bellingham, Washington is just a few hours away from where I live
:flowerforyou: Jeanne, your vacation sounds like it is going to be a lot of fun…..I went to college in Minnesota and thought it was a beautiful state.
Marie, I’m sorry to hear about your sore heel and all your hot weather
:bigsmile: :bigsmile: We had the warmest day of the summer so far……it went up to 72 degrees…..the dogs spent a lot of time in the shade at the dog park……I spent time in the yard pulling weeds and enjoying the sunshine0 -
HI SNEAKER PALS,
Thanks for all the comments on my post. to report in on my jog today with my sister, I must say that I only did 6 miles. I was doing about a 12.5 minute mile. so not too fast. Actually I just have a slow steady pace I run or jog at and that is as fast as I can go. My sister jogged with me and then at 6 miles I stopped and came back home to prepare breakfast for my parents. she continues for 4 miles more. She is preparing for a half marathon. so she has been working up to that. I usually just jog 3 and walk 3. so it was a stretch for me to jog 6 today but I did it. slow but sure. I was tired by the end and glad to stop at 6. 10 would have been too much for me since I have not built up to it. Thanks for the advice Barbie,
Marie, I am so sorry about your heels. Take it easy. My poor mom has sugar diabetes on top of having his broken arm that has slowed her down. I am so glad to be here and to be able to help her out for a month. She is doing much better but can't put on her bra and clothes without my help. and since it was her right arm that got broken she has had to learn to do things with the left hand but it is hard to cook so I do all the cooking and cleaning. I hope she heals soon. This happened 4 weeks ago. It is taking a long time for her bones to heal. they put in a plate in her upper arm. It was a bad break! :sad:
A little info about me: I have 5 sisters. 4 of them live here in Idaho, one in Arizona. I have a brother in Idaho too. We have an annual family reunion and camp for 4 days and just have a blast. I love the outdoors and nature but I'm preferring to sleep in a camper or trailer rather than a tent these days. But I don't have a trailer or camper!!! My daughter and her new husband are flying over from Saudi to attend this reunion too. It will be his first time in the states. We all are so excited. last night one sister invited us over for a cook out of hamburgers and hot dogs... tonight a different sister invited us over for a hot dog roast and marshmellows. I find it a lot harder to stay on top of the calories when I am invited to places and not in charge of cooking all the meals. But it is so nice of them to invite us and good to visit after not seeing them all year! the weather here is PERFECT!
Well everyone so glad to keep up on your lives . Sorry I am not so good at responding to everyone personally.
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Hi everyone from sunny Saskatchewan. I did a tour of my yard today and the weeds are calling me. I have some strawberries starting to ripen and the rest is progressing as expected. My rose bush that I dug out last year is healthy and blooming beautifully. I guess I didn't do a good job. My white rose died and was sad about that. The orange lilies look gorgeous. Wish I was better at posting photos so I could share my yard and my renovations with you.
For the new folks, I am 61 and a born and raised prairie girl. I love to travel although haven't done much lately. However when we get back to the prairies something inside just seems to let me know I am home. I see the beauty of the flat golden land, the sky that goes forever and the gorgeous lakes. Our rainbows are amazing and I am delighted by the sun dogs. And wind, well as they say if you're not from the prairies you don't know wind. Personally I could do without the wind although I do like it drying my clothes and it is helpful for sailing!
I try to be a positive person but I can't really say that I am one as so many here have seen me at my worst! I am thankful everyday to have found this sensational group of women and men.
I am Mom to 3 sons, 1 is married, 1 is in a long term relationship and our middle son is Neil. I single him out as you will hear me mention him so often. He is both mentally and physically challenged. Last fall he moved in to a group home but is home with my husband and I most weekends. He has a fairly severe seizure disorder and has recently had surgery attempting to decrease his seizures. It has done that but he still has several seizures a day which he finds very disturbing.
I retired about a year and a half ago and have gone back one day a week for periods when they need help. I think I am done now. I really like being at home. I mostly follow the Weight Watcher program but fall off the wagon frequently. Slow and kind of steady will someday win the race is my motto. So that is me.
Marie -- I hope your heel feels better tonight. Do you have a bone spur? I have one and it becomes painful from time to time. The therapist gave me some stretches to do which was helpful.0 -
I wasn't finished posting but guess they thought I had written enough!! Thankfully it posted instead of disappearing. Sorry you are having so much trouble with that, Buzz!
Barbie -- you asked about who I liked in tennis. I enjoy watching the men more than the women, mostly because the women scream so much. Today I watched them with the sound off! My favorite is Nadal but I also really like Federer. There are some amazing men coming up and watching Andy Rodyck (misspelled because my ipad will not let me spell his name correctly) and Mardy Fish is always a pleasure. I do watch most of them. Novak Djokovich used to be so irritable. What a change in his personality and stamina now that he has switched to a gluton free diet! He is now the #1 seed. It should be a great match tomorrow.
Take care all. Gayla 0 -
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JERI!! WE LOVE YOU!!!! 0 -
Happy Birthday Jeri 0
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JERI.0 -
Jeri July 3
Pam....July 12
Connie--July 14, 1941
Phoebe---July 260 -
Happy Birthday, Jeri
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Happy Birthday, Jeri!! I am not computer savvy like these other girls but the sentiment is the same.
Ugh -- I really hate rereading my posts and finding spelling errors! Gluton is gluten! Only one solution, don't reread the post!
Hope you are having a great Sunday. Gayla 0 -
Happy Birthday, Jeri, and many more
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Buzz0 -
Happy Birthday Jeri...
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Happy Birthday Jeri Sorry about being so late. Between Jerry and Sammy I cam't seems to to get othing done0 -
Thanks everyone for the nice birthday wishes. I really appreciate all of them.
We had a good day. My dh and I went on what was supposed to be a great 2 1/4 mile walk. It was supposed to be pretty and scenic but the first half was under construction and the last half we rushed home up a long hill because we were being blasted by dust and sand and then rain. Oh well, it was very good exercise for us. I'll cross that area off of "places to try". Seen it, Did it, Won't do it Again!!!
We came home and I had a nice nap and then we went out for supper with good friends to celebrate my bd. All in all, a wonderful day.
Here's a picture I took on a walk yesterday. It is a wild Blue Clematis.
Blue Clematis by FancyLady, on Flickr0 -
Jeri -- you are an amazing photographer. You must know that people would pay for your gorgeous photos! So glad you share them with us.
Take care. Gayla 0 -
Thank you to all who are serving, have served and especially those who gave their lives for us.0 -
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In a few minutes I'll be putting on my red vest and my stars and stripes hat and taking the poodles for their Independence Day walk.......later I'll watch the Hot Dog Eating Contest on TV from Coney Island and in the afternoon go to the band concert in the park....all with a spirit of gratitude for being in the great USA :bigsmile:0 -
Hwere is Jerry yard deccoted Uncle Sam. and little uncle sam He made a flage this year. Eill post it tpp
Happy 4 of July
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Happy 4th to you all. Enjoy the day!0
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JERI, LOOKS LIKE I AM A BIT LATE BUT SOUNDS LIKE IT WAS FUN.
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE. WENT ON A 3 MILE JOG AT 5:30. THEN TO A 4TH OF JULY PROGRAM AND EARLY BREAKFAST WITH THE COMMUNITY. LATER TO A PARADE AND NOW I AM READY FOR A NAP.
ENJOY THE DAY EVERYONE. PHYLLIS0 -
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Buzz0 -
Sorry to be so late but we have out of the province company. HAPPY 4th of JULY. Hope it was a great one.0
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Thought before retiring...
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Goodnight, my friends.
Marie -- I am hoping that you are not too sore in the morning. Take it easy for a couple of days.
Buzz -- enjoyed your words of wisdom and experience.
Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th. Sleep tight! Gayla :yawn: 0 -
:flowerforyou: buzz, thank you for the 4th of July posting. I loved it.
I did abolutely nothing yesterday. With the exception of grilling out dinner. And, will probably miss my exercise class tonight. We have to pick up my car and return the rental at the same time the class starts.:mad:0 -
Good morning ladies, just checking in before I attempt some house work. Back is getting better or at least under the influence of tylonal it seems like it is. A phone call to the hospital's physio department is in the plan today to ask about my exercises, when I can resume them. Got through the day yesterday, had only two hours sleep the previous night. Ate some sugar to keep me from crashing, and drank some beer to get my salts back. I do not add or eat anything with more than a miniscule of salt. Lost a lot of fluid the previous night. The scale says I'm up a pound, but no wonder.
Hope everyone has a good day, keep working hard and live life to the fullest today.
Marilyn0 -
Happy new week everyone! Let's make it a good one!
Koty0 -
Good morning Sneakers, Aall is well and fine here in Texas, Hot but that is exspected this time of the year. Jerry and I had a lovely day yesterday. I fixed me some more of those roasted beets. they are so good. Don't think i would enjoy the canned ones again. also had a nice nap yesterday. Sammy did not like all the fireworks around here last night. i thought they had band them this year. There is always a few who is going to shoot them off regardless. of the dangers. Some of the neighbering towns did put on a firework shows But we seen plenty on TV and heard them.to
Just wanted to drop in to say hello. and say thank you for your kind words Marie
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