Senior Golden Sneakers -March 2011

Thanks you all for your surport You are all so kind. As for my grandaughter she is no angel by no ways. Her Mother [ my younest daughter, Kathy.] and father Let her live in a house that they did live in.After they built out in the country they let her stay in the old home.. But no one should be abuse especailly by a man. I will always worry about her.amd love her. She has been in a lot of trouble herself.


Gigi I hope you will find your Mother better. Who does she stay with.?

Gigi. that sounds like a wonderful arrangement for your Mom and her sister. We could not find anyone here in our area that would do that. for our Mom. We tried a few but they did not work out at all. If we had it to do over again We would look harder for I still have horror memory of that home. And it was known to be the best in our area. Do any one lived close by them. I was in the hospital when she pasted So I didn't get to be with her in the end. I had just had a stroke. My two brothers and their wives came into the hospital room at 600 am in the morning and I knew what had happen, It was a very sad moment.

Ok In the morning I will be in a better frame of mind i promise you. Anther bad thing befor I get in a happy mood. I broke a tooth in my dentues this morning. It happen early this morning. I had indigestion and chew a couple of tums. After i woke up and gone to the bathroom I felt something in my mouth. it was my tooth. its a wonder I din't swallow it in my sleep.. But that can be mended.

Zyla You quit visiting us here, Miss you. I want to thank you for intoducing me to OA. Thanks for sponsering me. and I have enjoy our e-mail with you every day. It sure help to have somone to share this plan The only thing I don't like is too much cookin'. Never any left overs besides Protein. I read a recipe marinated frozen steam veggies and it said it serve 6. I had a laugh over that for I surpose to eat the whole pkg. I have it in the fridge now for Tues. And I do eat it all. I have a dig. food scales and that really comes in handy for measuring my foods. Didn't used it much before. Now I can put a big bowl on it and keep adding food till I get 12 oz.if I am using fresh veggies Barbiecat have been telling me how to eat for 2 years but wouldn' listen to her. .
But I do like having a stuctures like this diet.
Good night
sleep tight

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Elli, I've been using Isagenix products for more than two years. I was a skeptic at first but when I tried the shakes as a meal replacement I liked them and found that they kept me more satisfied and energized that similar calorie healthy meals that I'd been eating. I did my first cleanse day thinking that I would hate it and never want to do it again, but it wasn't too bad and I liked the weight loss results. I have developed a ritual of projects that I do on cleanse day and the day becomes a rest day and spiritual retreat that I look forward to. I do a cleanse day about two Sundays a month. Since Jake and I cleanse on the same day it works great. I have a friend who found that she couldn't do a cleanse day at home on Sunday because her husband cooked tasty meals for himself or wanted to go out so now she cleanses at work on Mondays.:flowerforyou: When I started my weight loss journey I decided that I needed to change my whole outlook on "recreational eating". The longer I do this, the more I feel the need to eat healthy and moderately and on those occasions when I've eaten for entertainment, I'm always glad to back to my usual healthy routine.

:flowerforyou: Jeri, I live in NW Washington where the weather is not nearly as cold as Alberta but I do a lot of exercise indoors. I walk, jog, and dance while watching TV......I did Leslie Sansone "Walk at Home" videos for awhile and then figured I could make up my own routines to do while watching favorite TV shows or movies and the time goes faster. I have yoga DVDs and Richard Simmons "Sweatin' to the Oldies". I have an exercise bike in the living room that I can ride while watching TV.:flowerforyou: I take my dogs to the off leash dog park so they can play. They don't mind the rain and they love the snow so weather doesn't interfere unless the roads are glare ice and I can't drive.

:flowerforyou: Judy, I see that you are losing on the eating plan that you have even if it isn't a diet.......the best food plan is the one you'll stick to so you must have found the right combination for yourself.

:flowerforyou: Marie, your family has certainly been dealt a pile of challenges this week.......stay close to us and don't let the stress send you on a bad eating adventure.

:flowerforyou: Buzz, congratulations on finishing your taxes......I worked for an hour a day for weeks getting the numbers and documents ready to send to the accountant so I know the sense of relief you are feeling.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :drinker: :drinker:

:flowerforyou: Marilyn, thank you for the suggestion about the peanut butter cookies but since I don't bake anymore, I'm better off just having peanut butter on a banana on a day when I exercise enough to be able to afford the extra calories.

:flowerforyou: Gigi, glad your mom is feeling better:bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Jake bathed and groomed the dogs today so we didn't go to the dog park. The dogs look beautiful and Jake is exhausted. We took a nap this afternoon and then watched a movie. I'm going to have to get up and move around if I want to get anywhere near 10,000 steps today :bigsmile:

Welcome Newbies!!

I didn't take notes, because I am feeling lazy, so I can't remember names of the new folks....except:

Jeri in Alberta,

I know you asked Barbiecat about the snow, but as far as Mt. Vernon is concerned, I am about 190 miles south of there, and thanks to the news footage from one of the Seattle stations, I saw video of people in Mt. Vernon using snowshoes and cross country skis to get around. There was also footage of people walking in snow up past their knees!!!

I have family north of there, just inside the BC border, and they all have had multiple snow events this year. On the other hand, my area (near Portland, OR) has only had a brief incident of about 3 inches, which melted by late afternoon. The mountains around us are another story, as they have really been dumped on, but the only significant snowfall we had didn't come until the third week of February, which is late for us. Our best (if you want to call it that--LOL!) chance for wintery weather is usually from mid-December to late January. I know Barbie has had more snow than I have.

Marie,

I am so sorry to hear about Alice. Since it sounds like they caught it early, she has an excellent chance for a full recovery. I hope they are going to do laparoscopic surgery (where small incisions are made and tools and a camera are inserted). That is what they did when I had my hysterectomy, and the healing time is much quicker than with a traditional surgical incision.

I will be thinking good thoughts for Jerry, as I know he goes for his appointment on Monday. Hang in there, we are all thinking of you.

Buzz,

I didn't think anyone could top Lynn's "frog" yarn, but your chapstick story is right up there with it--maybe even funnier, as it actually happened. :laugh: :laugh: It reminded me of one I heard where the parent's toothbrush was out of place in the bathroom, and AFTER brushing, the toothbrush's owner speculated, in front of the kids, how it had come out of the holder and was laying on the countertop. A child piped up and informed everyone that was where it was placed after it FELL IN the TOILET!!!!:noway: :laugh: :laugh: :noway:

Phoebe,

I was right there today with those truckers, watching the NASCAR race, except that I fell asleep with about 100 laps to go and didn't wake up until about an hour and a half after the race was finished!! I vaguely remembered "dreaming" that Carl Edwards had won, and after seeing the sports news, realized, I must have been awake enough to hear that while I was dozing. I was disappointed that a local (to me) guy, Greg Biffle, had some pit stop fueling problems that kept him from staying up front.

I also recall a dream that had Jeff Gordon and Carl Edwards cleaning my kitchen floor, and making comments that sounded like they were from an infomercial.:noway: :noway: :laugh: When I awoke, I soon figured out that my "dream" was just the mind embellishing on what was being said on the tv--an infomercial for the Shark Steam Mop was playing!!!!:laugh: :laugh: I know it was a dream, because the kitchen floor STILL needs mopping, and MY Shark Mop is still sitting quietly in the utility closet, waiting for me to get to it.

Hmmm, I wonder if I sent the guys a "twitter," and told them the door was open and to lock up when they finish the floor, if it would be clean in the morning?? Yeah, right!! The only automatic floor cleaners I have around here are Bradley, Mai Li, and Pepper!!!

Connie,

Thank you for sharing the message from your friends in New Zealand. Thank goodness they changed their plans for that day.

I should be going to bed, as I am still having trouble getting back on a normal sleep schedule. Sleeping for a couple of hours this afternoon is not making the process any easier.

To anyone I missed, it was not for lack of interest, just lack of memory.

Barb

Welcome back Jackie, we missed you too! I hate having to begin again with a new or repaired computer. Even with an external back up, there are still all those programs to reload, and oh my, the downloads! Probably why I hang on to a computer until it cpsts more to fix it than replace it. Weve been busy while you were away.

Marie, we are with you, waiting for Jerry to go thru whatever they have in store for him. So,post away, Ill check back often today.
Barb, you have some pretty good dreams! I can see you telling Jeff Gordon, you missed a spot, honey!
that was some good napping you did, I like that kind, where you are almost aware of whats going on.
its a pretty day in TN, cool,but sunny. Xyla, good to hear from you, and Marilyn with a case of chapstick!a
be sure to mark the box cats only!
Ck back later
missing Sandy, Birdie,Pam and Joann. Thats all I can think of for now.

My computer crashed last weekend and was taken away to an engineer's workshop so its hard drive could be removed and replaced.
Jackie

I had the same problem about a year ago. What a lot of trouble reinstalling everything. I upgraded at that time to Windows 7 and although I like it, not everything I had was compatible. Computers!!!!

So the puppy says:

NO, I HAVEN'T SEEN YOUR LIPSTICK!
Why would you even ask me that? I am so insulted !
Every time something goes missing around here,
everyone blames me right away ! hmph...





That's my story and I'm stickin to it!!

Good morning , Still cool here in the 50's
Sammy has kept me busy, this morning. He miss his daddy. he like to lay by his side so he can see What's All going on outside.About time to go fix my lunch. Wont be much today just 8 oz greek yogurt And to get my washing started. I rember when we had to go to the washertia to do our washin with the old ringer type washing machines, and then had to come home and hang them out Then they came out with what we have today. A lot less w ork.

I read an article in Sundays paper yesterday about the history of Dallas getting their Water in the Early days We take our water for grated But they really had to think ahead to build the big man made lakes to keep us supplies and hope the rain keep coming to keep the lakes full. I know Phoebe went thru a bad time in Ga. a few years ago. Our water has been ration too.
Just wanted to report in to let you all know I am just fine.

Maddie Hope the docter can help you . You have been missed very much
Let us know! loved the pooches. What a big smile the bottom one has so cute. Of ourse the one with the lipstick is also a little cutie.

Thx Connie, it was just in time too, had a friend request waiting for me
marie, what will the dentist do about your tooth? And what time do you expect Jerry to get home?
poor Sammy, he needs a new bone to chew while hes waiting.
do you buy fresh vegetable or frozen, or canned? Well, canned would have a lot of sodium wouldnt they? Talk to you later.

Phoebe......will take about an to get up to the hospital then at least and an hour back I have no ideal the test will take i would say 3 hrs. I am looking for him home about 3 or 4 PM He does have an appt with his doc This Wed. So maybe then we will know. Alice will have a scan done tomorrow. Her sugery is Friday. I had a nice call from my son today He has lost 67 lbs. so far with his lap band surgery. . I think this is his 4th month.real proud of him.

I eat mostly frozen veggies. I like the fresh veggie will good when I run out i eat the frozen. I have eaten some canned ones Like tomatoes etc. I have to count the juice in my tomatoes I do eat canned beans rinse off real good And I had fat free fried beans on some oven bake tortilla with a couple oz taco sauce have to count the sauce as part of my allotment of veggies. the beans count as my Protein.

Gorgeous day here in Florida...75 degrees, and so dry I was enticed into an early morning short walk. Hope GIGI has more of the same when she arrives!

Welcome, JERI, I look forward to readingmore about you and JUDI...welcome to both of you :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: And by the way, Judi, that towel holder is a hoot!:laugh:

SANDY, enough said about Bryanna's new "toy", but I'll add "What a lucky young lady!" :bigsmile:

LE, your enthusiasm fo babysitting little KodiGrace is infectious! I hopw all went smoothly for you two :smooched:

PHOEBE... you among all the guys out there? Hysterical to visualize :laugh: ...So maybe further along I'll discover what you meant about

new science of dieting. It confirms the met B theories

..as it's a new one to me. If no one else asked, can you explain it?

MARILYN, yes indeed NO chapstick with 5 tiny behinds around! Funny...:bigsmile:

GAYLA, once the dust and dirt are gone, you will be the envy of many of us with your new efficient appliances and lovely kitchen! WOW :drinker:

GIGI- best wishes for your Mom; sounds a if maybe the doc got a handle on the problem, I hope. You and your siblings are doing a wonderful thing supporting your Mom's need to be in her own home! :flowerforyou: You will love being down here at this time of year, of course. Evenings coolish but balmy, and today is perfect! Sunrise is not too far, we used to stay down there occasionally before moving here 17 years ago. I recall some great deli restaurants, which I no longer eat but miss...and haven't touched a real bagel in years! Just have a great visit!

JUDY

...I had an operation 20 years ago and have never looked back

..what a blessing the 20 year passage is! My dear younger sister was given 3 months after she found out she had Ovarian CA...and that was 11 years ago! She was considered to be in stage 4!!! Such strides have been made, and we will all be sending good thoughts to MARIE and her daughter!

So this brings up MARIE, and I know this will be a day of fear and hope, and wouldn't it be great if you learn something wonderful today about Jerry? Probably results will be delayed, and we are ALL mentally hugging you, dear :flowerforyou:

XYLA- having been way behind myself the passed several days, I was concerned that you had left us! :noway: So glad to hear it is not so; being busy is much better, as we would miss you too much if you deserted us! I wish I had MARIE'S fortitude to eat the OA way, but I will discus a compromise with my nutririonist when I see her.

BARBIE, as usual your ideas bear fruition for me! I've been getting annoyed at taking out time with the Leslie Sansone and Jane Fonda tapes, and the repetition gets so darn boring.:ohwell: ...so I'll follow your lead and just bounce around while enjoying my choice of TV channels, and let the clock inform me when my time is finished! Thanks again! And yes, I'm actually smiling and feeling human again today. I couldn't work on the taxxes 1 hour each day as I'd forget where I was and what I needed to do!:embarassed:

BARB---you're sounding much better than your earlier posts! That's great, and I hope each day feels better yet ! I always enjoy reading your missives, and your memory is pretty darn sharp! No apologies necessary!

JACKIE, so sorry about your cyber problems; we missed you! You sound like you know how to handle such things, though, so I hope your up and running very quickly so we keep in touch :smooched:

Oh my gosh, MADDIE ...since I was also mostly not here, I didn't realize you've been under the weather! I hope it is nothing serious, and you are your funny and entertaining healthy self right away. Please keep us posted! And your "lipstick puppy" photos are a good belly laugh! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Oh my Goodness, CONNIE, thank you for the Facebook warning re: ELLI and anyone else on FB! I've never been comfortable with Facebook, and yet it has become a "Way of Life" for most businesses and people! I seldom go on it. Re: what you would be doing with Jeff Gordon:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: , you holy terror, you!

The show we saw last night had us in stitches for about 45 minutes straight! This stand up comedian,, Mal Z Lawrence, was a real Catskill comedian; in fact he was in Catskills on Broadway for a few years. I think Billy Crystal started in the Catskills, too, though he's younger than Mal. This fellow's delivery is fast and furious and he doesn't appear to breathe the entire time he's whipping out barbs at all our foibles, and the remarks about couples and aging are hilarious, rather than annoying! We identified with at least half the situations he joked about, and made us view life as one funny thing after another! Ordinarily, I'm put off by "Borscht Belt"(another name for Catskill) humor, but we really had a great time; and the brass orchestra with all the jazz from Gershwin forward was delightful! Really brightened my spirits! OK, back to reality.

MARIE...:flowerforyou: and:drinker: to your GOOD news. We're here for you, love!
Buzz

Hello everyone!

Today was a day of getting ready for the trip tomorrow:happy: :happy: :happy: already packed, got my nails done and now I planning dinner, worked out today and got great results, hope I can keep this up in Fla:noway: :noway: :noway: on wednesday I'll be taking my Mom to the Dr. looking forward to be able to talk to the Dr. about her condition and maybe I will be able to see some the Kitney's Test, specially the Lab one.:bigsmile:

Sandy - I have been meaning to ask you, how is the Nail Hardener working out for you. my results are fantastic

Jackie - Welcome back - so sorry about the crashing of your computer, this happen to my husband a few years back, was no PICNIC:grumble: :grumble: :grumble:

Maddie - precious pictures of those adorables doggies.

Marie - keeping my prayers with you and Jerry, hope the test went well.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Have a great evening everyone:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Gigi

Hello Jerry got home about an hour ago.He was starving had to go up without breakfast. He will go to the doctor Wed so maybe we will kno something then.

Barbs, the doctor told alice that he may not be able to do the one with the holes in her stomach because of her weight, Wont know untll they get her in surgery. .

Maddie you take your medicine and get well. How s your mother doing?Thanks again to all of you for your great support. Enjoy getting your Pm notes.

Connie. I think Labor pains are the worst kind of pain there is.