Senior Golden Sneakers............August

Hello ladies,
MARIE, CONNIE, hot is the system here too, I can't stand it too much, but I enjoy the freedom to go outside without a coat, boots and hope the wind is not brutal on the face and hands.

JERI, those are poppies, wow they look best that way! I have to boast about my one and only flower in the my entire yard, a mini rose plant. It was given to me by the ladies I work with at the Civic Complex here in Pembroke, Ontario. I am astonished at its growth. I am in contact with one of the ladies who has a emerald thumb, I told her it was taking over my garage! She laughed and told me to stop feeding it now, and let it go to sleep for the winter. I am hoping I can keep it growing next year too. It also has my confidence up too, I might just buy some next year and plant them when it is right to do so. Yes of course I will be reading up on a few books and guides etc. The whole process of digging, preparing the spot and planting the thing was great!

BARBIECAT, hello, your Wallmart will look like a super store too. Ours has just been done too, and man oh man, you can get a couple of kilometres out of shelf shopping. Bernie, must be getting the fall "line" in.:bigsmile: We have wild cats around the house, we are on the river edge, and my crew take in the view and check each outsider out. Buttons has been felling under the weather due to the allergy she has, her little tonsils swell up so she has laboured breathing. Yes pills to get her throught the season have been on-going. Send kisses and hugs to the person who invented pill pockets if you know them.

Okay, I have a tale to tell. I have been in deep wonder lately about my plateau, weight and body measurements have not changed in almost a year. Yo yoing between 186-183. Yesterday I fell onto an ariticle on weight loss( I read loads), this one had me investigate it through. Well I downloaded a manual on the techniques and found it was very close to the same system I was doing many, many years ago. I was slim and in good shape too at that time. Reading the entire manual I digested everything. I am happy to think what I was doing ( not purposely) was a key to my weight maintenance. So I am about to embark on a past life habit, crossing my fingers I have not strayed too far that I am not able to organize my body again. A clue for you is that I was fasting 16 hours a day without realizing it. According to the experts, fasting is a good thing accompanied by exercise and healthy foods. So I am your test specimen, I will log everything I can on a weekly basis, (if my work schedule allows me time) and we can compare notes, if you wish to follow my journey.

It's time for supper, and my stomach is making demands.

Marilyn

A smile for August:



TIME TO HANG UP THE CAR KEYS!!!

Jackie

:grumble: Lost my posting again.:grumble: But, unlike Sandy..I am just going to give up.:sad:

To start the month off on the right ear, oops I mean foot. This is for you Sandy.

Family Tree of Vincent Van Gogh:
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His dizzy aunt

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Verti Gogh
The brother who ate prunes

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Gotta Gogh
The brother who worked at a convenience store

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Stop N Gogh
The grandfather from Yugoslavia

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U Gogh
His magician uncle

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Where-diddy Gogh
His Mexican cousin

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A Mee Gogh
The Mexican cousin's American half-brother

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Gring Gogh
The nephew who drove a stage coach

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Wells-far Gogh
The constipated uncle

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Can't Gogh
The ballroom dancing aunt

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Tang Gogh
The bird lover uncle

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Flamin Gogh
The fruit-loving cousin

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Man Gogh
An aunt who taught positive thinking

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Way-to-Gogh
The little bouncy nephew

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Poe Gogh
A sister who loved disco

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Go Gogh
And his niece who travels the country in an RV --- Winnie Bay Gogh

Hi everyone from sunny Saskatchewan. It was about 90F with a little breeze. Neil is off on his fishing trip. They don't have cell phone contact up there so haven't heard anything. This is likely the first day in his life that he hasn't talked to me. I expect he is having a busy and fun time.

Marie-- please be careful with fasting and watch your blood sugars. I know you know what you are doing but I am the family worrier. You are like family to me.

Sandy -- I wish I could give you a hug. I know you are so worried about your sister. I hope it won't take long to sort out the diagnosis. You and your sister will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Thinking about you all. Take care and keep smiling. Gayla

Hello everyone, its a beautiful day in Califonia, up here near Monterey anyway.
Yes Jake, that was a good one, when I got to the end of the 'gogh' joke, I I wanted to channge your ticker to read 'Ten pounds to gogh' lol

Marie, how has your first fast day gone? Does it make you feel grumpy? Lol, you wont want to talk to us until you eat!
I would be good at fasting. There are days when I dont eat until 3 or 4PM. I know it is not supposed to be good for metabolism, so I try to eat even a banana and coffee.
did you read my post that Jim had a reading of 80 and he hadnt taken meds? We were surprised.
like you, he loves fruit.
Thx Sandy, for the compliments, that photo is seven years old, lol!
thx Becky for your compliment too. My mother used to have about two hours in the mornings on the days she road with my father. Luckily, there was a shoneys nearby, and she had a lot of coffee! I remember her telling me she was sitting there one morning when a guy came in. And saw her, he stopped and said" wow! I'm in Love!" It made her day!
she was a pretty lady.
Everyone have a safe day

Yeah I seen that. I am having oroblems this morning. I open a new pen for my insulin and it is not doing any good about lower my blood sugar. Will have to called the doctor when they get back from lunch and see what is going on.
Its not that high yet.Think I will go back to the vail.

Becky Yes Phoebe is a witty on this writing. Love her.

Gayla do they have a nurse with them on this trip? I bet you are missing Neil more than he is Missing you.That boy is really getting independent. Hooray.

Happy August, Thanks Sandy for continuing this thread I
appreciate it. :happy:

I tried reading all the posts but the computer keeps kicking me out :mad:

So here goes, the sailing trip over was kind of rough on Friday and my stomach
got very queasy most of the way. Usually when I touch land I am okay but not this time.
I was sick most of the day and night. :sick: So I was to bed early and Dave went to the
Burger Fest which the club puts on with live music , and had a few with our friends. I told him to go
no sense in staying back and not enjoying himself.
When Saturday came I was back to my old self. We went bike riding and stopped for
Gelato on the way back. Our pot luck dinner was Saturday night and it was yummy.
On Sunday it was hot and sticky but we went for another bike ride and then I had a nap
before our catered dinner. The chef from this club cooks for all their functions including
the Burger Festival. So our choice was chicken or steak and it was delicious.
Then to top it off the couple that hosted brought out the Sambuca and Tequila shots for
an after dinner drink. Dangerous :drinker: It was all good.

On Monday we got up and had breakfast at the neighboring club's restaurant and then started
back home. It was still a hot one but the sail was unevenful and that was okay by me.
So now this was the last organized cruise by our sailing club. Now we just sail on our own when
we can . So the next holiday sail will probably be Labor Day.
The summer is going so fast i can't believe it.
This Friday we have a wedding to go to and high will be 86. They predicted a hot and dry summer
and they have been right so far.

Have a great day everyone and I hope the internet is better tomorrow.

Hi everyone. What a glorious day. My garden was crying out for water so I gave it a good soak. I did get a few groceries after my optometrist appointment. He concurred that I do have an eye infection and changed my drops. I am hoping it will be behind me in a couple of days. Other than that, life is good. I do miss hearing from Neil but it really is more a desire to know that all is well. I am sure if it wasn't they would have contacted me. It isn't so much letting go because he is my son. It is knowing what Neil has gone through over the years. Yes, I am very over- protective. Hmm, i think she protests too much!:bigsmile: I do know that he is well looked after and is having a great time. I am not sure if there is a nurse there but several of the group home staff are there. Next time will be easier.p

Marie -- I hope the blood sugar is back in your normal range.

Shirley -- so sorry you had a sick day. Those waves can really do a number on your stomach. Glad you were able to enjoy the following day.

Maddie -- so glad you stopped in. I have been wondering how you are. How are you?

I will catch more of you tomorrow. Have a great Wednesday. Take care and keep smiling. Gayla