Wonderful Marie!!!!

Off to church this morning although it is very cold. (Layers, the answer is always layers right?)

Lin

They tried to stop me with sub-zero weather and ice-covered doors – but I didn’t let them. (LOL). Burned 412 calories doing 75 minutes of cardio exercises…then a nice low calorie breakfast!

Good morning sneaker friends! After an amazing Valentine dinner and dessert, it is back to work on the PLAN. It is to be sunny today but this promise has failed to materialize. I still have high hopes. It is chilly and damp right now. I am struggling with the protein thing currently. I have never been crazy about meat but there is a lot other protein that it good. It takes a bit more effort to fix dinner however. Hearing about all the cold and snow makes me realize that rain isn't so bad. This really isn't the prettiest time of year even though we do have daffodils up and smiling. Thanks everyone for the info about vitamin D. Looking into adding more after a quick chat with my DR.
The old puppies are so demanding but loveable. One of the doggies is an early riser. (4:30) and we are night owls. This is cause for cranky comments from me and hubby gets very grumpy. There is always a nap I suppose. We have been able to avoid the flu but it is everywhere around here. The idea of a trip is so tempting. We worry about the dogs and they are at the age they need meds and extra attention. Boarding them would be cruel. So we will enjoy being home, looking after the dogs and getting out on the beach...in a parka and wool cap instead of a swimsuit!

No, sorry have not heard of it. Have to tried searching first?

delraybuzz wrote: »

Where does my time disappear? At least I was able to read your posts, which I hate missing. Sorry for JACKIE's loss, but she is no longer suffering, at least. Mike wanted to see the afternoon movie, so we watched "The Judge". Have you ever seen a movie where you disliked all the characters yet couldn't tear away? Very intense movie, right to the finish! Robert Duvall only gets better and Robert Downey Jr does an incredible acting job, veering from loving father to despicable lawyer, to heartbroken son! You might need a strong stomach, but I never dozed off even once!!! Restless Leg problem so I must walk around. I wish you all sunshine!
Buzz

Love Robert Duvall..Open Range, Godfather, Tender Mercies, The Judge, Civil Action and others.

As for Robert Downey Jr. – so glad he cleaned his act up. Loved him since the movie Chaplin (superb performance), Iron Man, The Pick- Up Artist and admittedly some turkeys.
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Saw The Judge on the “big screen.” It was, as you said, intense at times – liked it!

Bob

Took a long nap this afternoon because we have someplace to go tonight that starts at 7:00 which would normally be my bedtime. Spent a lot of time riding the exercise bike and watching TV and knitting or watching TV and folding laundry....not much time on the computer...beautiful sunny day and many signs of spring being right around the corner.

Barbie

I just had the same experience some of you have had. My post disappeared! Makes me crazy! I also saw The Judge and loved it. There is also a charming little movie called Chef with a cameo of Robert Downey jr. That was a hoot! The movie was cute and had a sweet story. The down side was all of the beautiful shots of wonderful food being prepared. Made me want to run into the kitchen and cook up something delicious and most likely high calorie. I have been collecting photos on my iPad to share but so far unsuccessful. I tried emailing them to senior golden sneakers but that didn't work. Any suggestions? I love seeing the photos. Happy Presidents' Day. I will eat cherry jello in "celebration." Patsy

Yippee---the furnace has run continually overnight but it kept running! A service guy is on his way right now. More later.

Lin

Off to leg treatment. Concert tonight. Hope to find time to join you later this afternoon. Yes, I agree Robert Downey Jr was worth waiting for to clean up his act. It CAN work for some!!
Buzz

Per TMZ : Lesley Gore -- who exploded on the music scene with "It's My Party" -- has died. Gore, who followed her 1963 hit with a string of huge songs, including "Judy's Turn to Cry," "You Don't Own Me," and "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows," also composed songs for the movie "Fame" in 1980. Gore was nominated for an Academy Award for one of the songs, "Out Here on My Own." Gore was openly gay and leaves behind a partner, Lois Sasson. We're told she died in a NYC hospital following a battle with cancer.

My sister played her albums all weekend back in the 60's ...:)

FYI - only - PBS

THE ITALIAN AMERICANS, a new two-part, four-hour documentary series about the Italian experience in America, will premiere on PBS on Tuesdays, February 17 and 24, 2015, 9–11 p.m. ET (check local listings). The series, written and produced by John Maggio and narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Stanley Tucci, explores the evolution of Italian Americans from the late nineteenth century to today, from “outsiders” once viewed with suspicion and mistrust to some of the most prominent leaders of business, politics and the arts today.

http://www.pbs.org/the-italian-americans/home/

NikonPal wrote: »

However, I am always reminded of the “real” problems so many people are fighting. You just need to watch the news or have friends struggling with debilitating health or other issues to be thankful for just waking up.
Bob

Bob, thanks for the information about Lesley Gore; too bad she suffered.

I appreciated your quoted paragraph so much, being in a community that makes me appreciate how lucky I am! I am thankful every time I look around and realize what true problems are, and how brave so many of my friends and acquaintances truly are, never complaining or asking for sympathy. we are all here to give help and support to one another!
The concert we attended tonight featured DuDu (What a name!) Fischer, whom Mike has seen on Public TV and enjoyed. He is a fine entertainer/singer from Jerusalem, and among his props are huge backdrops of Jerusalem, so it was quite a nostalgic evening for us, having spent our first trip together in Greece and Israel. He has played Jean Valjean in Les Mis, as well as Phantom, and he brought down the house with his rendition of "Bring Him Home". There was not a dry eye in the Church, which is where the concert series is held; fabulous acoustics, and huge screens to help everyone see everything! We also loved his excerpts from Fiddler on the Roof, especially Sunrise, Sunset!
Yes, when did all our children grow up? Wasn't it yesterday they were so little? Oh well, time flies when we are........, you finish it!
Off to bed now, as I have much sorting to do tomorrow, before the not- so-great-at-cleaning girl comes Thursday. She's nice, she's honest, she's bright, and she knows the difference between cleaning supplies, and it does help to think things are cleaner when she leaves! I have given up looking for the wonderful cleaning help of my earlier years. They don't seem to be available in Florida! Have a good one, everybody!
Buzz

We left georgia yesterday around 3pm. Arrived at the shipper in Alabama at 5pm. And still here!
Some days it goes like this. At least we aren't driving on ice!
Lin, maybe check out cool mist humidifier, supposed to be no white mist?

Phoebe

Good morning sneakers.
my goodness Bob keep us so well inform.. A very intelligent person.

Jackie I have not reach my goal. But did reach a Mini goal. But it takes these Mini goals to reach the big ones. For the first time I found the perfect plan for me.

The sun is shinning here but cold. Warm up is headed our way.

I am happy to hear Sandy and Shirley are headed to warmer weather . they both been through a taught winter. You too Bob But you are sticking with NYC

jeri. you can see the smiles on your face thru you

Lin did you have a pleasant and warm night? Got me a pot of pint beans cooking will have some fried cabbage and "1" corn muffin. to go with it.

Good news about my sinus infection . It is almost gone. and I feel so good.
Love to all.Marie

phoebe stayed safe.