Senior Golden Sneakers.....April...We are all young at hear

CALIECAT

Here is our Birthday list. Look like Barbs is the only one this month. Happy Birthday Barbs. Might have know you were born close to April Fool, Day. HA HA.... Notice My t in heart didn't get type in and I don't know how to correct it. We all know we are young at heart.

:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Beth Feb 24, 1971
Sandy---March 10, 1942
Barbiecat ---March 25, 1946
Birdie---March 30, 1948
Barbs----April 6, 1954
Elli---May 16, 1952
Jersey [ toby } May 18,1946
Phoebe---July 26
Sandie--Aug. 1st.
Jeffrey---Sept. 25, 1953
Jake---Oct., 10, 1945
Marie---Nov. 7, 1930
Gayla---Nov. 20, 1949
viliberty --Sept 1


Posted for April
Here is a list of our members and there Birthday.
And we have quite a few coming up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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CALIECAT

:smooched: :smooched: to all.


Hope you all had a nice March. And a better one in April. I am so grateful to be up and around as good as I am. But I am going to put more effort in this month. Watch and see.
W all have all had our ups and down. And it is just wonderful having all of you here helping one and another It is just wonderful one of our member ia going to be Grandma for the first time. Congrats Elli. Hope she is as nice as you and as Beautiful. And Barbiecat reach her goal.. She was so delicated. What a gal.!!!!!!!!!! Gayla had her first Cruise. and so nice she share her pictures with us.
What other Outstanding event went on here latly? You know My memory is not as sharp as it ahould be.

Birdie , I am sorry I missed your Birthday Yesterday.
hAPPY BIRTHDAY
Welcome all to our April Thread young and old.

Marie

weaklink109

Marie-

Thanks for the birthday wishes. Just a quick post to put this in my topics. Greetings to all

Barb

barbiecat

:drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou:
Birdie, Happy Birthday a little late........I know you've been tired, overworked, and stressed so i hope you were able to fit some sort of appropriate celebration :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Marie, thank you for starting the new thread

:flowerforyou: Elli, I am impressed by your going to hot yoga five times this week.....it sounds like you're really focused now.

:flowerforyou: Gayla, congratulations on your anniversary.......what good tips do you have to nurture a marriage and make it last that long ?

:flowerforyou: Jeffrey, this nice spring weather will be just what you need for all your great exercise.

:flowerforyou: Sandy, sorry to hear that Daisy had digestive troubles...i hope she's all better now (and cleaned up:laugh: )

:flowerforyou: Irene, welcome back......we missed you

:flowerforyou: Barb, how is the job hunting going? how is mom doing? and are you getting enough rest? give those sweet dogs a hug for me.

Barbie

viliberty1957

This is to move this thread to my topics. Hope everyone is well and happy. God Bless. Irene

TexasAngelBeth

Hi All,
I hope everyone is doing well and things are going great in your respective worlds. Things here are going well I will be in Texas in May for my son’s graduation from High School. I am excited as soon as he graduates he is considered 100% legally emancipated and I will not have to worry about drama from his dad about him moving out. (My son moved out in January due to step momma drama) He will be heading to Sam Houston State University in the fall...I am proud of him overcoming all the mess the ex and his wife created for him and sticking it out and school and graduating in the top 15 or so percent.
Things in Virginia are beginning to heat up I slept with the windows open last night and it was wonderful of course waking up to 50 degree weather… not so much.
I ran my half marathon 2 weeks ago and did OK and ran a 5K last weekend and did well…let’s hope that carries over to the 8 Miler this weekend.

Marie - How is the weather there? It better be good I have so many plans for when I get there I want Braums so BAD

Gayla – Happy Anniversary very excited for you congrats!!! How are things with Neil?

Jeffrey – How is your training going? The job Hunt? I am signing up for a Triathlon in August and have 4 crazy friends to join me! This could go well or horribly wrong...I vote that it goes well

Sandy – How is the poor puppy? Better I hope

Barbie – Happy REALLY Late birthday I hope it was one of the best for you

Barb – How have you been doing ? I need to get on here more

Elli – I am impressed Yoga 5X a week I would be asleep at work it is so relaxing and so good for you! I barely make it once a month!

Vliberty - How are things going for you?

Anyone I forgot I apologize I am once again way behind. You people type too fast for me!!! Training the first week of March and no break til this weekend is pretty much my excuse but I have missed talking with you all.
Beth

BirdieM

Talk to you all later! Just want to get on the link
BirdieM

Sandydur

So I just found out that I am pregnant again!!! APRIL FOOL'S DAY!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Thanks for posting the new thread for April Marie. We appreciate you so much, always with kind words and lots of encouragement!!

Daisy is now on an antibiotic along with lots of other over the counter stuff. Her fecal came back negative, so the doctor said it could be a virus. He said to try this antibiotic for two weeks even if she feels better and if it doesn't help her we will do more tests.
The odd thing is that the groomer just told me that her dog has had diarrhea for a week, which makes me think Daisy caught something from him. I told the doctor and he said if so, this medicine will knock it out of her. It is so sad to see her feeling bad, I hope she gets well soon. :sad:

I have my meeting today so I have to keep this short, but wanted to wish you all a wonderful day.

Sandy

viliberty1957

I think I feel the need to ramble today. Semi-feeling sorry for myself. But I will get over it. I always do.

Sometimes I'm doing well, other times not so much. I manage to hold my own with my weight, but it is sooo far above what it should be. I've been walking every day, but it is a real struggle. I walk 15 minute going and 15 minutes coming back (it is uphill on the way). I have to stop several times to get my breath. I am going to keep it up and hope it gets easier.

Not so very long ago, before major surgery and setbacks, I walked an hour a day, and often walked to the next town (6 miles) and back with no difficulty. In addition I did the cardio glide an hour and recumebent bike an hour each day. It's easy to think things will stay the same, but they never do. Most of the time I deal with this OK, but sometimes I a just feel like a young woman trapped in a seventy year old body, and it makes me MAD!!!

I appreciate all the support I get from all of you. And just you wait....tomorrow I will be all cheerful!

I now have a hundred dollar dog. Actually it is the same old dog, but he got out. He was only gone ten minutes while we were looking for him, but someone picked him up and "turned him in." I had to "buy him back" from Spokanimal. His tags were expired, and I had to prepay for a rabies shot. Stupid Dog! I call him that sometimes because he reminds me of Courage the Cowardly Dog in one of my favorite children's cartoons (Yes, I enjoy watching cartoons with Mariah). Courage lives with an old couple (like Ralph and me) and they unjustifiably call him Stupid Dog, not realizing that he has once more "saved the day."

Take care! Have a good day! Irene

jeffrey71

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Just a quick drop in to say hello! I am heading out for 30 mile ride here is just a few minutes! I will issue a report this evening!

Enjoy this beautiful God Given Day!

Jeffrey

elli

thank you for starting the new thread Marie - sorry i can't post right now.

I'll be back!

barbiecat

Hi Everybody, :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:
March goals: *do yoga *maintain my weight * redouble my efforts to nurture my marriage
I did well with my March goals:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: ……I finally found what was blocking me from doing yoga and added it a few days a week to my exercise routine…..I maintained my new weight and lost another pound in spite of a trip out of town and my birthday……..and found some new things to do so that Jake and I spent more meaningful time with each other

My goals for April

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“Pooga” “Poolates” regular walks with Jake

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all family related activities

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I’d make a goal for the cats but as long as they get fed twice a day, let in and out when they ask, and get the litter box cleaned, they don’t want much more from me.

My wish for April is that all of you will continue to stay focused on your goals and find the success and motivation that you want.

:flowerforyou: Beth, it sounds like things are going great for your son.....going to college will be a fabulous and well-earned adventure for him.........glad to hear you're still running and doing well.

:flowerforyou: Sandy, that was a great April Fool's joke......sorry Daisy is still sick

:flowerforyou: Irene, sorry to hear that you're feeling down....any exercise you do is better than none...slow and steady wins the race......never, never, never give up

:flowerforyou: The accountant has finished our taxes and they are on their way back to us to be proofread before being submitted......she always does a great job so I'm sure they're fine, but I'll read through them anyway and hope that I don't find any problems.
hugs Barbie

CALIECAT

:flowerforyou: Beth........Braums ice cream place?. I can walk out to the end of my sidewalk and see our Braums. But have to cross two major roads to get there, So don't walk up there any more. Not that i NEED TO. THE WALK YES BUT NOT Braums. but they do make good hamburgers. Are you driving down?;

This has been a pretty active thread today. Good to hear from you all. I came in here to shut this PC down but decided to make one more rounds on all the threads. And go to Facebook and see what my family is up to.
Jeffrey, 30 miles bike ride. Lets see that will take me to Terrell, Texas. A nice little ride. My Brother lives in Terrell and my SIL lives half way to Terrell. and my daughter Kathy lives past Terrell. Yeah quite a little trip.

Sleep well.
Marie

jeffrey71

Good Evening Everyone!

Just finished my chicken chili for supper. Great! With skim milk! LOL I rode the bike today, 32.3 miles! The first 19 were into the wind which was blowing about 25 mph. Tough ride! I got home and then did my legs and back workout then the 350 ab crunches. I am tired but all would up mentally! LOL Going to run on the pavement tomorrow and it is also karate day. So that is fun!

Beth my training is progressing. I am swimming 450 yds for time about 9 minutes now. then I do about 550 more for breathing drills. Those days I run or bike too. I have not backed off the strength training yet but I will before the first "A" race. My running stinks, 4 mile in about 37 min. My biking is decent. 14 miles is usually about 38 min. I think I can trim it down by maybe 4 or 5 min. I hope to be in the front part of the rear end group! LOL Let me know if you have any training tips. Where is your tri at? What distance?

Sandy I bet your dog did get sick at the place. Our cats got sick from a vet trip. I was mad about that too.

Marie you sound wonderful! Makes me smile! Maybe I will ride to Texas someday! (I will need to pack a lunch!)

Irene don't get mad. Stressing over it will make it worse. Just relax and do what you need to do. what you know to do! It will happen. there are some nice articles on the web that deal with Zen training and exercise. It is kind of my new thing now to help me get through the pain in my left knee and it seems to help. It is just mind training. But what ever you do or however you end up is fine with me and I am sure, with the rest of the gang here. Be happy and positive and focus on what is good. don't try to rush weight loss, it just does not work and if some weight does come off, it almost always comes right back. Slow, steady, and postive wins the race everytime! I believe in you!

Anyone I missed, I am sorry! But I think of everyone here daily!

By the way, Joe the Cat got into the Jelly Bellies again! Dumb cat! (he seems to be a little partial to the blue ones) Maybe the Easter Kitty will bring him some of his own!

Take care and I will talk to you all again tomorrow. Sam is coming home tomorrow with her new boyfriend! Dad is excited to see her!

Night!

Jeffrey

CALIECAT

::laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Thanks Jeffrey for sharing your exercise with us. Yeah you do that, you and Beth can run down here to texas. I don't know how you find the time to do it all. I am proud to know you both. I got to remember you when I am out walking with Sammy how good your indurance is. I am still not walking as much as I did last year and got to upped it some more. But I seems more active around the house.

Barbiecat, you are truly an amazing person. Glad you are thru with you income tax and ready to mail.

Barbs, How are those 3 piggies doing?

Gayla..... Is the snow all gone up there.? We had more snow this year than usally. We didn't break the records , just liked an inch. But it was all beatiful. Now for spring time. LOve this time of the year.

Sandy... I sure hope Daisy is feeling better now.

Birdie, Are things calm down now some?

Irene, glad you found us. Love hearing from you.

Sandie, Are you off on your cruise yet?

Phoebe, Still working.hard?

I know I must have missed some but will try to do better later. I haven't run my list of members yet and trying to used my memory. Which is not working as good as it used to.

Have a wonderful day

Love ya. Marie

TexasAngelBeth

Hi All... I am excited about this Sprint tri in August...I am however not so thrilled with my friend wanting me to do one in open ocean...I am way too scared to even think about that one.

Marie - Dang Skippy I am talking about Braums Ice Cream I am soooooo going in buying a twirl waffle cone with frozen yogurt YUMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYY...I miss things in Texas I used to have that for lunch when I didnt want to eat a "real" lunch Braums was less than 10 minutes away! Of course I never gained weight then either LOL

Jeffrey - I just got a book called Slow Fat Athlete...I heard its funny... I am going to read it and see what it has to say
My run times will be up starting next week I am done with long runs for a while (anything over 6.2 is a long run)
the race I am doing is the PinkPower Race in Midlothian Virginia (near Richmond)

Barbie - So glad you made your March goals. I have decided that I am not going to stress the weight issue any more...I am going to concentrate on the working out running and now swimming and everything else will fall into place.

V- everyone has a bad day we still listen no matter what rant away and smile later

I am off to a meeting so I can once again deal with egotistical men who think I know nothing ...Just for that I am wearing the horrid pink hard hat...I need some ugly sticker to put on it next
Beth

Sandydur

Good Morning All!!

It is Good Friday today and for those who share that day with me, let's remember to be grateful for Our God who died for us on the Cross. Amen

Our weather has been terrific and we are loving it. We put the patio furniture out and we were able to sit outside while I made dinner on the grill yesterday. It was wonderful!!! :flowerforyou:

Marie, as long as you are doing a little walking and feel more flexible you are doing great!!

Barbie, I mailed in our taxes yesterday. We also have our accountant do them, since my husband owns a few industrial buildings with his brothers. I just hate paying taxes on social security and pensions when taxes have already been taken out.
It is one sore spot with me. :mad:

Barbs, how are the parents? Hope all is well with you and your darling little piggies. :happy:

Gayla, how is Neil and when does he go back to the doctor? Hope your weather is Springlike and getting warmer every day. :flowerforyou:

Jeffrey, I know I keep saying it but you truly amaze me. You are younger than me but your endurance is not to be matched. :noway: Be kind to your daughter boyfriend, you were once in his shoes. :laugh:

Birdie, missing you, hope April 15th gets here for you soon. :bigsmile:

Irene, ditto to Beth's words, just keep coming back.


Elli, you are so busy lately, we miss you!! Hope you are taking care of yourself before anyone else.

Beth, I should have addressed my post to both you and Jeffrey although Jeffrey is old enough to be your father, well almost. :laugh: It is great that you have all that endurance as Jeffrey does, I have a hard time just walking a few miles.
Congratulations on your son's graduation and if I might, tell your ex to stuff it!!!

Have a good day!!

Sandy

CALIECAT

Beth that is my faverite too. But it has been well over a year since I have been in there. you make me want one. But the last time I was in there I just had a small one instead of the big one. Oh so good .
Marie

TexasAngelBeth

Funny news for you all... Out of all the people I know I figure you can appreciate this.
I was running this morning and the sun was behind me... I can see the shadow on the ground...I normally do not care for Mr Shadow as its a rather blobby nusiance that follows me around....
BUT... this morning I started to LOVE Mr Shadow because I had a figure... yep its one of those things where the scale isnt moving but evidently the fat is because in the place of Blobby nusience there was a defined waist!
Must mean that I am doing something right I do so hope that by adding the swimming and the biking I am able to get an even better Mr Shadow or is that Ms Shadow?
And for all you ladies out that that love to go out walking in shorts but the dang things seem to ride up like there is no tomorrow...try running skirts Kind of ugly ol things but they have shorts or panties built in (your choice) but they are ratehr comfy its like running (or walking) in your jamies...I would say drawers but those of you not from the south may question my sanity
Life if good today

Sandydur

Jeffrey and Beth running..............................look at them go!!!!!!

tobysjrzgrl

Thanks for starting the new thread. I appreciate you.

My weight stayed the same this week. I did find Almond Butter at a wonderful store called Whole Foods. I bought Greek yogurt too as I've heard alot about it. Lots of good healthy food ideas today on The Doctors. Lisa (sombody) called the Hungry Girl.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

CALIECAT

Hi toby. Look like your lost numbers are adding up good. Just keep doing what you been doing.
I like whole food store too. I spen like mad when iam in there.

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Marie

Lafla

Hi everyone from sunny Saskatchewan, 54F with no snow to be seen. Wonderful Easter weather. I did get out and bought my groceries for Sunday. We are having ham with all the usual sides. Ham is not my favorite so even though it is higher fat I likely won't eat enough for it to be a major offender. The chocolate will be a higher risk factor for me.
Neil's foot is finally healing. It still looks awful but way better than it was and mostly dry. He is having pain just above his ankle and I am not sure what that is all about. He doesn't see his doc. for a couple of weeks but I can always call his partner if the pain persists. As you know Pain = Cranky. The cranky Neil was only around for a brief time and he is now happily listening to his music.
So proud of you runners and way to go with the athletic shadows. Way to go Beth and Jeffrey.

Sandy -- Loved your April Fools joke!! It did make me catch my breath for a second.

Marie -- Are you going to be getting together with family this weekend?

Toby -- Staying the same is a very good thing, gives your body a chance to adjust.

Barbie -- You asked about sustaining a long marriage. I have no secrets to share but for us I think the predominating factor would be stubborness. There have been trying times for sure but we were stubborn enough to persevere I guess. Parting was never an option as I think we both knew that parenting Neil was going to take both of us. I do believe that 'living in each others pockets' is not a good thing. We both have very seperate interests and have maintained that even though we do things together as well. I tend to go out with my friends more often than he does but he lunches with his friends every Friday. Our family is so important to both of us and nothing is better than time with all of us together even though we are enjoying getting to be a couple again. Sorry, nothing earth shattering here, just love and respect even when you really know they are wrong. :laugh: And knowing that men can be very difficult. :bigsmile: Did I mention patience!!

Neil is wanting some lunch so I should attend to that. Take care and keep smiling. Gayla

CALIECAT

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
very nicely said Gayla.
Alice and Jim is going to New Mexico to see their new grandbaby. Ricky and Kathy going motor bike riding with some friend. So Jerry and I went to the Deli today and got a roasted turkey breast, potato salad. and some baked bean for Sunday, Got Jerry a big slice of chocolate cake. I will have turkey and lots of steam veggies. And I got me a fresh fruit salad for my dessert. So all I have to cook is my veggies. We will just have a lazy day and enjoy each other company.Along with Sammy.
Jerry left the back gate open and Sammy got out this afternoon, But he was just next door to see the little doggie . Like to have scare Jerry crazy.

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: I have new glasses today......the frames are very different from anything I've ever had...smaller, lighter, no colored edges, and rectangular instead of round.

:flowerforyou: Gayla, thanks for your sharing.......I don't expect that there are any easy secrets but I love to hear what long married people have to say......patience, stubbornness, and perseverance sound like great qualities.....I'm glad to hear that the news about Neil is better......I'd be grouchy, too, if I were in pain as much as he is

:flowerforyou: I started a new exercise video

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Pilates with Leslie Sansone (she's the one who does the Walking at Home DVDs)......I'm doing the easier versions of some of the exercises but I'm in better shape than I thought I was.....of course I can't do everything in great form with dogs licking me from both sides and putting their paws on my back or my stomach

:flowerforyou: Jake is going to California on Monday.......he's been busy packing and doing laundry and making lists...the trip is mostly for business but he'll get to see his kids and grandkids along the way....It's mostly about things he needs to do, so I'll stay home so we don't have to spend a lot of money to board the animals and I won't be wondering what to do with myself when he goes off with his friends or his business meetings

:flowerforyou: Beth, I'm not all surprised that you are seeing a more shapely shadow after all your hard work, running, and other fitness activities.....don't let the ice cream in Texas send your ticker backwards:laugh:

:flowerforyou: We bought a boneless leg of lamb for Passover and cooked it with a lot garlic......we had it for dinner three days in a row......today we had matzo ball soup made with some of the broth I froze from the turkey soup I made last month......food has been very good around here lately.....we're hoping for better weather this weekend so we can take some long walks.

:flowerforyou: When I went out early this morning with Sasha on her leash, I said "April showers bring May flowers".......then I realized that it was windy and snowing........it turned into rain later and has been raining on and off all day so we couldn't go to the dog park :sad:

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Happy Easter weekend to all of you.
hugs Barbie

jeffrey71

Good evening all!

Sam is on the way home and is about an hour away as I write. We went to church tonight and then out for supper. I think today I finally ran into something that really got me. I was doing "all out" interval sprints and I did 3.5 miles worth. and I HURT! LOL Basically you run as fast as you can for 100 yds then walk for 100yds then do it again. By the time I got headed home I was about a mile away and the legs would just barely jog. I hit a max! I will work on it more next week. Beautiful day here. This morning I mowed and bagged the lawn again. It looks pretty good.

Barbie hope the glasses work out.

Sandy I will not work him over too bad! I liked the graphic!

Beth I will check out the book. Congrats on the shadow! I am very proud of you. Check out this web site www.beginnertriathlete.com It has a lot of good stuff for free on it. Have you started swimming yet? Did you have any suggestions for my workout regime?

Gayla I hope Neil keeps feeling better.

Marie are you staying home for Easter?

Have a great evening everyone!

Jeffrey

jeffrey71

I did post another new weight today!

Jeffrey

CALIECAT

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Gosh Jeffrey. another lb. How far are you wanting to go?
I know you will be glad to have your girls home for Easter.
Wishing you all a Happy Easter.

We are staying home for Easter, Just Jerry and I And of course Sammy. Went to the Deli and pick up our Easter Dinner.
As soon as I get dress and have a nice breakfast I am heading out the door for a nice walk.Its beautiful outside this morning.

Happy Easter to everybody else.

Marie

Lafla

Hi everyone! I am trying to pull my menu together today so I can run to the store if I need anything. I guess I better give my kitchen floor a little wash as well. Other than that I have nothing planned.

Marie -- Enjoy your walk. I just may do a little walk today as well. Neil got me up very early this morning after a rather rough night so I am feeling a little tired. Dave had gone into the city to meet some old friends for breakfast and I guess it woke Neil up.

Jeffrey -- Sorry you hit the wall. I hope the legs feel better today. You amaze me working through the knee pain. When my knee hurts I am done.

Take care everyone and have a Happy Easter. Gayla :flowerforyou:

weaklink109

Hello All,

I am sitting here with Bradley snoozing next to me in the chair. Pepper finally relocated so I can post instead of just surfing.

Our weather has been abysmal for several days, with brief periods of sunshine. Most of the time it has been windy and rainy. During the church service I attended at noon on Friday, it hailed like crazy and 10 minutes later when we got ready to leave, the sun was shining. The saying around here is "if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes," and that certainly is true lately.

Easter dinner will be at my mom and dad's with me doing the cooking. About two weeks ago, I invited my friend Rosemary to join us for dinner, since her husband has to work in the afternoon and evening on Sunday. She originally declined, so I invited my platonic friend/neighbor who recently got the French Bulldog from the folks that gave me Pepper. He accepted, and then Rosemary told me Friday she can come after all.

So now I have a table that will seat 4 comfortably, and five diners, but since my mom has been eating most meals in her recliner so she can sit on the heating pad, she has no objections to being there for our meal. The living and dining area is one big room, so it's not like she will be isolated from the rest of us.:bigsmile:

She is doing much better. I am SOO glad I jumped up and down until I got her assigned to a new primary care doctor. I think he is going to work out very well, and she seems much more upbeat than she had for the past several weeks. It must be noticeable, since even my dad, who isn't prone to notice such things, said she was smiling for the first time he could remember in quite a while.

We are having deviled eggs, courtesy of Rosemary, boneless Australian lamb roast (thank you Costco!!) , potatoes topped with cheddar cheese, French green beans (ala Trader Joes), with slivered almonds and a little Applewood Smoked bacon (thanks Trader Joe's, again) Waldorf salad ( ala Costco), and a red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting :devil: which my neighbor suggested I get while at Costco, so he could pay me for it and save a himself trip. I also made sure their is a bottle of Cabernet/Shiraz for the "cook"--have to keep up my strength, you know.:bigsmile:

I must tell you a funny about him. We went to Olive Garden last weekend, and had their soup and salad combination. When he discovered it was "all you can eat" he went for the soup with great enthusiasm. When he got to bowl #4, I told him, I apparently SHOULD have said a'll you "should" eat, rather than all you "could.":laugh: :laugh: He joked about how Olive Garden would probably change their policy thanks to him!!

I had a yummy salmon dinner last night with my other good friend, Thomy, along with a big salad and stir fried veggies. We managed to visit for about two hours without any interruptions from her hubby, who was in bed early due to having to be up by 3am for work--better him than me:laugh: --and no interruptions from her son, who was at a party, or her niece who was at work. It was nice to kick back and reminisce. Though we have known one another for almost 7 years, we both learned some "history" about each other that we didn't know.

Barbiecat-- You asked about my "job hunting"--I am going to take online courses to re-activate my life insurance license and then Thomy and I will be working together. Rosemary has decided to take the plunge as well, though she will be taking a slower approach as she plans to keep her current job until the end of the summer. Thomy and I both have worked in the industry before, and neither of us have any other employment holding us back.

I also gave myself an early birthday present. I have been wanting to get some home gym equipment for strength training for some time, and it had to be something that would not take up a lot of space but still provide a wide variety of exercise options. I also wanted equipment that I could use regardless of whether I am having balance issues, as I sometimes still do since my fall.

I considered a Pilates machine, but decided against it because the ones I saw required more space than I have available. I had done some research on the Total Gym, and I liked the idea but not the price needed to get a new one equipped as I thought it needed to be. Pretty much gave up on the idea, unless I could find a used one.

Thanks to being up late last night, I solved my problem. QVC had an anniversary edition with every attachment I had in mind and a couple that are new to the machine, and it was less than $350, and set up to bill payments to my credit card. It is scheduled to arrive on the anniversary date of my joining MFP, April 13th. So now maybe by Memorial Day I can be in those size 12 jeans that I bought in January, that I was SUPPOSED to be wearing by my birthday (next week).

Well, I have to get moving, or the day will be a total loss.

Happy Easter to all, and to all a "good bite."

Barb

Sandydur

Happy Easter with love from my family to yours!!






Sorry I am late with this greeting, just found out Passover was March 31st. Blessings to you and yours!!!


Sandy