Senior Golden Sneakers..........July, 2011

CALIECAT

Good morning Sneakers enjoy reading about all of your swimming experences. . I never did learn to swim. I learn to float withe my face in the water. Don't think I could survieved long like that. And yes I am terrified of water. I want my feet touching something.

We have no plans today. Stay in and keep cool in this heat spell we are having. Got to fix me some more beans for a few meals. Will be doing a little sewing later on.

Welcome back Shirley. Sounds like you had a wonderful trip.

Sandy. You are always on top of things. So glad to have the prilidge of knowing you.

Jeri. Hope you get good news today.

Irene thanks for popping in. you are such a sweetheart

Buzz, We don't hear too much from you these days. Don't love us no more?

Judy. i know you have got you mind on your trip and getting into that bikini..

Barbiecat. You always makes such good time of your free time.

Gayla I have bought me a pattern for a prairie doll pattern with a bonnet. I have one I bought in an antiqueshop. Made out of old quilts. i have started so many quilts blocks and thought I would used them up. Made me think of you for you always talk of being a prairie girl. I order it on line so should get it this week. I love being able to buy things on line but hate the shipping cost. Walmart did away with their fabric and put inpkg stuff and would have to buy 2 yds at a time. But look like they are bringing it back. They took all the pkg stuff out and got lots of empty sheves now for bolts of fabric. Can hardly wait till we go Wed . for our shopping and see what they are doing to it.

Becky Good morning to you and look like you have been at MFP the ongest here. I came in Dec 1908 So did Phoebe, Gayla, and Jeffrey. Then in early 1909 came Sandy, Barbiecat, Barbs And all of the rest came along after that. So glad you all did. Becky How come it took you so long to find us. Oh I know you were waiting to turn into a Senior citizen. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't think I got all of you but you know how the memory is
Have a good day.

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look like my eyes can't tell the different between a 0 and a 9 I prsumed you guys knew i meant 2008 My dad was born in1908 Golly.

Shirley61

Happy Monday Sneaker Ladies::drinker:

Back to work today and back at the weight loss battle.

Vacation was awesome and we love the boat !!

I only gained 3.6 lbs. with all the exercise and I did eat
desserts even if my plan was not to eat any. :ohwell:

Thank you for all the welcome backs and I will have
to catch up on the posts when I have more time.

Finishing laundry and my flowers survived the week off.
Our friends were watering them when we were gone.
I did lose my radishes, maybe planted them too late.

Have a wonderful day everyone and keep going!!

Sandydur

look like my eyes can't tell the different between a 0 and a 9 I prsumed you guys knew i meant 2008 My dad was born in1908 Golly.

My eyes must be bad also I didn't even see the 19 just presumed it was 2008. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

CALIECAT

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Ha Ha Sandy . We see what we want to see.:flowerforyou:

delraybuzz

Oh dear, MARIE, don't ever think I don't love you all, my dear dear friends. I think I've explained that I'm not a touch typist, so especially when I lose another post (as I just did!), it becomes a chore to redo everything! And my fingers and brain collapse! I read everyone's posts, and cheer or grieve right along with you all, but somehow, there are days when I just cannot spend time on my computer as I used to. Also, since I've had these basal and squamous cell patches removed the past few weeks, I have decided I must join those of you who do not love sunshine as I have all my life; missed it in the dreary New England winters, and love the year round cheer here in the Sunshine State, and much of my pleasure was derived outdoors. I used to swim 75 laps daily in our Community's olympic size pool, and of course the 5 mile walks I no longer can do, so I guess things have changed as I've gotten on in years. It just takes me longer to complete tasks, (after I remember which ones I must complete!)... this is all to say, PLEASE don't take it personally on the days or periods I seem to disappear. I'm lurking
And I DID get back, finally, to my Fitness Center today. I've been missing it since my dermatologist told me "nothing strenuous til the incisions have healed". SO they're healed, and I investigated going back to Silver Sneakers as well, but I think I'll just try to get back to all my walking DVD's right here in my own A/C den!

I expect tomorrow to be a difficult one to get on the Internet, so just in case I cannot...

PAM, you know we are all wishing you the perfect celebration!

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and many many more! Besides, it's probably not as early as I thought, seeing there's a puddle between us!

much love to ALL!
Buzz

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: delraybuzz...I totally understand how how it is to have to redo a post. I will type a lot and then somehow lose it all. :explode: Not to worry. We just have to be patient and begin again.

:flowerforyou: CALIECAT. I have been here the longest??? Then why haven't I lost more??? Maybe I am not the person to be looking at. I seem to be slipping. I did have two surgeries since joining and they kept me from doing much. Does that count as an excuse?:laugh:

Don't know who said their dad was born in 1908. Mine was born in 1914. He was 36 when I was born.

:flowerforyou: Shirley, the weight that you gained will come off quickly. No problem.

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: I'm on my way to bed, but I had to say hello to everyone.:bigsmile: today was a cleanse day and the day we got the pets back.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I took a long walk alone early in the morning and then took the dogs to the dog park in the afternoon.

:bigsmile: someone is coming to look at our house tomorrow at 9:30 AM so we'll be busy.

:yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:

Sandydur

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAM






Have a wonderful day!!

Sandydur

God said, "Adam, I
want you to do
something for
Me."

Adam
said, "Gladly,
Lord, what do You
want me to do?"


God
said, "Go down
into that
valley."


Adam said, "What's
a valley?"

God explained it to
him.. Then God said,
"Cross the
river."

Adam said, "What's a
river?"

God explained that
to him, and then said,
"Go over to the
hill...."

Adam said, "What is a
hill?"


So, God explained to
Adam what a hill was.
He told Adam, "On
the
other side of the
hill you will find a
cave."


Adam said, 'What's a
cave?'

After God explained,
He
said, "In the cave
you will find a woman."


Adam said, "What's a
woman?'

So God explained
that to him, too.
Then, God said, 'I
want you
to
reproduce."

Adam said, "How do
I do
that?"

God first said (under
His breath), "Geez......"

And then,
just like everything else, God explained that to
Adam, as
well.

So, Adam goes down
into
the valley,
across the river, and
over the hill,
into the
cave, and finds the
woman.

Then, in
about five minutes, he was back.

God,
His patience
wearing thin, said
angrily, "What is
it
now?"

And Adam said.....


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(YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE
THIS!)

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"What's a
headache?"

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: That is great Sandy. I even printed it off.:laugh:

:flowerforyou: Barbie, good luck with selling your house.

It certainly does not look like I will be reaching my weight loss goal in time for Florida. Oh well, I at least don't think I gained.

I only burned about 130 calories last night doing Zumba. I should have gone longer than the 20 minutes I did. But, it was soooo hot. Going to Deep Water Power class tonight. I am hoping that my daughter will join me.

Shirley61

Morning Ladies:

Day two back to work, I want to go back to my vacation :sad:

Buzz: Don't fret about the computer, my mother in law is 85 and going through
the same things you are. She just can't do what she used to do.
She is a breast cancer survivor also. She also is on the computer and
has problems with it, so she calls my husband to help her. I myself
have problems some days, it just doesn't like us sometimes.


Lunch today with a friend and I will be having a salad. I am starting a tweek to my eating
this week.
I am reading Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Furhmann. It really makes sense. Just eat your three meals,
no snacking in between. I am only having meat or fish at dinner time and lots of fruit and veges.
No bread, rice, pasta etc. that only turns to sugar. Since I am Type II diabetic I really can't have it
anyway. I am a real snacker, so this will be a real challenge for me. Also no cheese. Another
challenge for me. This morning I had oameal with strawberries, sprinkled some flaxseed and
cinnamon on top with Soy milk . He also recommends no diary, this is nothing new to me since
I had a Naturpatic doctor tell me that too. So I drink soy milk instead.
We will see if I see any results. So I weighed yesterday which was 175.8 and today I was 173.4
and I walked for 55 mins. last night. Probably some of that was water from sodium from the
vacation.
I need a kick start again because I have been yo yoing for a while now.

So keep up all your hard work ladies and I hope it gets cooler where you are today.
Our temp. here is 83 degrees and yesterday was 86. That is hot for us here in Ontario.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAM !!

Have a great day !!

Sandydur

Happy Tuesday!! :bigsmile:

Hope Pam is either having a wonderful birthday or had a wonderful birthday, it might be the next day already.

Shirley, whenever I vacation, I need a vacation from that vacation. :laugh: :laugh:

Becky, deep water power sounds scary, what is it?

Went to a belated graduation party last night and although it was set up as a buffet I did manage to watch what I ate. Being an Italian restaurant you can imagine what they were serving. When we got home even though it was getting dark I took Daisy for her walk. It felt good and I felt safe with such a big dog.

The storm that went through here yesterday morning while I was sleeping did some serious damage to some homes and many people are without power and could be for days. I didn't realize it was that bad but reading today's paper showed me it was.

Today I am taking my 16 year old granddaughter to the outlet mall since we don't want her driving on highways yet. :noway: She has a job and is making her own money so she would like to go to the coach outlet store and look for a purse. Since I am a coach lover I don't mind going at all.

Have a great day everyone!!!

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: Sandy, my daughter just got her drivers license this past Wednesday. She has gone nuts with it. I was concerned about freeway driving also. But, she started doing it. She usually has her sister with her and she helps her get onto the road safely. And, she stays in the right lane the whole way. So, I am feeling a little better but, I totally understand not wanting them to drive there. The deep water class is just what it sounds like. We are in the deep pool. But, we have floatation devices strapped around our middles. This way we can do all sorts of exercising and movements under the water without sinking to the bottom.

delraybuzz

Well, it's too hot to go out today! So here's to PAM...
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Wow, BECKY, I didn't realize you have been a member since 2008! I hope I stick with MFP as well as you have! Glad you are using common sense regarding Zumba. It's such fun, it's easy to forget it can also be damaging when done to excess. I can attest to that with my hip replacement from overdoing!!! By the way, when and where will you be in Florida? Any special reason?

BARBIE, good luck with the new viewers. And don't get discouraged if the offer isn't made today. I understand the game has changed in many ways. My DS is going through the same thing, and all you need is that ONE buyer who falls in love with it!

SANDY...:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: you are a hoot! Thanks for a neat laugh!

whenever I vacation, I need a vacation from that vacation

...I thoroughly agree :drinker:

SHIRLEY, thanks for the encouragement. The hardest thing is accepting new limitations when one does not feel changed! But the changes come, and fight as we wish, we DO change! It's OK, 'cause I'm still here and many of my friends and family are here no longer! Life is good



I really must heave myself out of my comfortable air conditioned house and into the most brutal heat so far this year! And since our houses are being power washed and painted this week, my poor DH was outside removing screens and cleaning the debris around all the openings, and he has practically collapsed, so I'm closing down for the day. Have a good one, everybody, and
MARIE, you stay inside if it hasn't cooled down. Sounds impossibly hot for you! :flowerforyou:

Buzz

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: buzz, what were you doing to cause enough damage to have to have hip replacement? I will be in Largo, Florida. This is right outside of Tampa. August 3 through 9. I am going because I have a son, daughter-in-law and three grandchildren there. And, I have not seen them in more than 4 1/2 years. It sounds like you are having some really hot weather. Be sure to drink water.:drinker:

I only burned 137 calories in the pool. But, it was a comfortable time exercising.

barbiecat

Today has been a sad day. We had our 16 year old cat, Haifa, euthanized. Some of you remember his blood glucose problems at the beginning of 2010 and how we thought we’d lose him then. So he has been living on time we never expected and has had a great life. For a few weeks we have been pretending that nothing was wrong but we finally knew it was time and when the vet saw him, he agreed. We held Haifa’s paws as he drew his last breath purring all the time and now he is over the rainbow bridge with his cat brothers, Noah and Trouble, and his Golden Retriever sister, Shilo.

Haifa's picture is my avatar today.

We found Haifa as a tiny kitten abandoned at a rest stop about 100 miles from our house in 1995. We saved his life then and gave him sixteen years with a loving family.

CALIECAT

So sorry Barbie. I know how much you care for him. You and Jake gave him lots of love and confort. It is so sad to lose a pet.. i am at lost for words. But I am thinking of you and Jake with love.

Sandydur

Barbie and Jake, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how you feel and what a great loss you are feeling. I wish I could hug you both, but know that I feel your pain and heartache. It is so hard to lose our faithful friends and no matter what it will take time. I am so sad for the two of you. Take care of each other, comfort each other and don't be afraid to cry. Love you guys.

Lafla

Good night, my friends.

So sorry for the loss of your dear Haifa, Barbie and Jake. The memory of helping our cats, Nicky and Alfie, to kitty heaven still seems very fresh although it is many years ago. You will be in my thoughts.

So sorry I missed your birthday, Pam. Hope it was a happy one.

Glad to see a post from you Buzz. Take care.

I saw this joke in the little restaurant flyer yesterday and immediately thought of you folks so here it is!

There were two elderly people living in Trailer Estates, a Florida mobile home park. He was a widower and she a widow. They had known one another for a number of years.

One evening there was a community supper in the big activity center. The two were at the same table, across from one another. As the meal went on, he made a few admiring glances at her and finally gathered his courage to ask her, "Will you marry me?"

After about six seconds of 'careful consideration', she answered, "Yes, Yes, I will." The meal ended and with a few more pleasant exchanges, they went to their respective places.

Next morning, he was troubled. "Did she say 'yes' or did she say 'no'?" He couldn't remember. Try as he would, he just could not recall. Not even a faint memory. With trepidation, he went to the telephone and called her. First, he explained that he didn't remember as well as he used to. Then he reviewed the lovely evening past. As he gained a little more courage, he inquired, "When I asked if you would marry me, did you say 'yes' or did you say 'no'?"

He wa;s delighted to hear her say, "Why, I said, 'Yes, yes I will' and I meant it with all my heart." Then she continued, "I am so glad that you called, because I couldn't remember who had asked me."
Have a great Wednesday! Gayla

Swissmiss

Oh Barbie...I am so sorry to hear of your kitty. We lost ours one year ago on July 1. She was 21. I was trying to reach our vet but it was after hours. So, I held while she passed. She is now in a box on my piano. It is so hard to see them go. But, most of the time it is best for them.:sad: My picture is of our Tabitha.

Jake45

Thanks you guys, Barbie and I really appreciate your kind words. Haifa was one of a kind and he and I were buddies. In years past when I was a smoker we'd sit on the front porch together while I had a good cigar. These past few years he was on my lap a lot if I was doing something on the computer. The thing that was most interesting about him was for a few month this last year just before he started down hill on his last big slide. He would get one of the dog's soft toys and have his way with it. As an aside he was neutered at the earliest possible age. It would drive us all crazy because he was very vocal about it. Thinking of him brings up great fodder for stories.

tlp8rb

Barbie and Jake - never easy to say good bye to an old friend. It's comforting to know you were there with him as he crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

I have some glorious news to share. For the past couple of days, the scale, which I rarely use, has reported that I am now a "healthy" weight. Admittedly, I'm still at the very top of the healthy range but am proudly no longer over weight. Now if I could just figure out why the on-line calculators are telling me I need a larger bra size than I've ever worn, I'd go shopping.

There's a new post on an MFP friend's blog today that is worth reading. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Cornmuffin/view/weeks-later-124334

It was cool enough this morning for the dogs and I to walk 1.6 miles before breakfast without collapsing. We're half way through the morning and it's just 77 degrees but (the dew point is 72 - 87%) very muggy. We had a lovely rain over night and everything is green and sparkly today. We walk along a county road that is seldom used by general traffic. As a matter of fact, a car or truck on the road is enough to get the dogs to barking and howling. It was so pretty today. While I hate bind weed in the garden, its beautiful, white, trumpet shaped flowers help to hide some of the trash. Alongside are the purple flowers of thistle, milkweed and Spiderwort, the colorful black-eyed-susans and orange day lilies, the blue shades of chicory and wild petunias, wild asters and so many other gifts from Mother Nature.

Today is the last day that I will be 69-years old. Tomorrow I'll slide, gracefully I hope, into my 70s. I can't believe it. Inside I still feel and think like a 30-year old. These changes into a new decade are always dramatic. I remember well turning 40, reaching 50, achieving 60 and now a new reality. Wish me luck.

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: tip8rb, I turned 60 in January. I feel like 30 also. It is a matter of how you think. And, if you think young, you will look it. As to your bra size...they may be sizing them differently. I know that jeans are. I have heard that most women wear a bra that is too small.

Jake, hang on to those memories. They are precious.

pjsatticPhoebeWaleskaGA

Barbie, and Jake, so sorry to hear that Haifa has passed. Thank you for being responsible pet parents and doing what is best for your pet. I enjoyed your story about finding Haifa, and yes, you certainly did give him 16 years as a family member.

fancyladyJeri

Still waiting for results. Hopefully I'll hear on Friday. We've been very busy so that helps but time drags on.

Shirley61

Hello Gals:

Barbie & Jake: So sorry to hear about your cat but you did have some wonderful years. :brokenheart:

Day 3 not eating between meals. My stomach is making noises but according to the book that is detoxification.
Not getting shaky because I am eating really good food. At least four fruits a day and lots and lots of salad and veges.
I am supposed to eat only meat or fish once a week. I don't think that will happen because I am a meat eater.
Hunter and gatherer. But what I am going to do is cut down on the meat to only one meal a day.
Skip the meat in my soups etc. and salads and just add more veges. I am using more beans in salad etc and
adding avocado. You are suppose to lose a lb a day. So far I have lost 2. Wish me luck !!
This is really a challenge for me. Takes two weeks to break a
habit.

Doctor appt. today and my ADL was down and my LDL is not low enough for him since I am Type 2 diabetic.
I hate these statistics. :mad: He put me on a new blood pressure med because they don't make mine anymore.
So trying this tomorrow, here's hoping no side effects. I was also weighed and my scale and his was
only out a pound and this is after breakfast so I was happy. :happy:
Next appt. in October so I hope some better results.

Now finishing laundry and ironing so I will start packing for the weekend. Jimmy Buffet concert in Toronto and we
are sailing over again.

I did 55 mins walking this morning down by the river and I had to wipe off my legs because it was so warm.

Have a great day today!!

fancyladyJeri

Barbie said:

Today has been a sad day. .

I am so sorry. I know how hard it is to lose a pet. I still mourn for our dog and it has been a long time. Everytime I see a Golden Retriever run, my heart aches.

CALIECAT

Jeri What a peceful looking town. i bet you loed it there. What kind of tree is that behind you. It look like a all tree and you in a Jacket too..We are waitin with you on your results. it will be good news, i just now it. God bless you.

Got to run. Opray is having something about diets on her show in 5 minutes and got go potty befoe that.
love Marie

debzwill

Barbie and Jake, Iam so sorry for your loss of Haifa. They may be called ' pets' but they are our family. You gave her many loving years

Jeri: we are all waiting with you. I love your photo. You look fantastic. Where is it taken?:flowerforyou:

I have been very busy these past few days, with more to come. On Saturday I was at work in the morning, then had lunch with the kids and kids in the garden, then in the evening went for a meal with my 3 sisters. On Sunday, we went to wedding. On Monday I wa strying to catch up with housework. Tuesday we went to an awards eveing at my youngest daughters school. She was awarded the achievement award in Dance. Then they had buffet etc after. Today I have been to the hospital with my friend for her breast check. The lump turned out to be a 'fatty lump', so we were very happy.:happy: We went to pizza hut to celebrate. Naughty I know. I think I am a lost cause Tomorrow my eldest daughter is 30!!!! We are going to a chinese restaurant with all the family. ( I can't believe she is 30. I agree with Connie, I still feel that age myself):laugh: Friday I am looking after my grandkids and Saturday we are having a family/friends barbeque for her birthday also. The weather has turned and not looking good, so we may be all squashed indoors. Never mind, we'll still have fun.

Sandy::laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I did laugh out loud too. How did your shopping trip go? What do you mean by a coach? I have not opened 2 windows, so can't remember exactly what it was, sorry.

Connie: That is fantastic news. The weight loss, not the bra What about some before and after pics? WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW CONNIE:flowerforyou: :drinker:

Marie: I love reading your posts. Stay cool.:flowerforyou:

Buzz: You take care of yourself, please:flowerforyou:

Shirley: Sounds like you had a great time on holiday. Welcome back. Good luck with the new diet:flowerforyou:

Becky: I love the water. My dad taught me and my sisters to swim in the sea. We all love to swim but hate getting into our costumes. We all struggle with our weight. I am thinking of joining aqaurobics if I can pluck up the courage.:blushing:

I am sorry if I have missed anyone. I have only opened 1 window and can't remember all the posts.

As I am out tomorrow evening, straight from work for this meal, I doubt that I will be able to logon. So I will speak to you all later.

Nite Nite
Deb

CALIECAT

Gosh did not get to see opray show for we had a construction job accident here in our area. A a contruction worker fell in a 60 ft shaft hole. and the tv news devoted all the time to his rscue. One thing I learn Our firemen are a brave bunch of brave heros as they are all over the world. They risk their lives because it is there job and they care. They got hin out of there in 30 minutes. and sems Ok. Last I heard. Opray show was about WW. or at least WW gave away free 1 year service to join WW. On lt seen the last 5 minutes. of it.Poor firemen was in all of their Gear in this heat of 102 this afternoon.
Deb so glad to her from you. I do my food chart some but mostly I don't . It bugs me looking up all those numbers. But it is a nice features. glad to know it is there if I want to used it.
I am missing GIGI. isn't she about due back in USA soon.?

Connie....... I am having problems staying log in on Facebook. Alice tried a few thing out on it but to no success. I don't mind signing in the first thing but get ready to say something it make me log in again.Sometimes over and over again. . She will be out Sunday and will let her try Some other things. if she can thank of anything also Photo bucket do the same thing sometime.But not as much as Facebook. This has been going on a long time.Any sugestions?