Your old favorite! The bike! Nice job Chris.

I hope my back feels better so I can do some of these Chris!

Shell

Hope you did get on that bike again Chris. I was exercising. Doing some barbell standing hip extensions. I was on my last set of 15 with around 105 pounds. I say around since I am assuming the bar weighs only 45 pounds. Could be off a little. I had done 3 sets already. So when I got to number 12 my back suddenly started to really hurt. Was all I could do to rack the bar. It was not the first time I lifted that weight during this particular exercise. Just the first time this ever happened. My back has been popping and starting to feel better. Still having trouble with walking and standing. I have some muscle relaxers and they are really helping when I can take them. No can do on duty! I went home yesterday after the gym and did not work.

Shelley

thanks Chris. Hope you can get on the bike again soon.

Shell

Hope you are better soon, Shell!

paula

Thanks Paula!

Chris I did the reading part. It was great. Now my fingers are buff. Glad you used your bike again.

Shell

Recumbent - 40 minutes - 9.02 miles

I appalled by this shutdown as I was about the others. They are simply not necessary we are supposed to have a budget in place by October 1 of each year and this hasn’t happened since 1998. Politics is making this process impossible and in the meantime innocent families suffer. I’m fortunate that I’m in a position that financially I can survive this...at least in the short term. But I know many lower graded Feds who will not. As well as contractors that work for the government who will not get back pay. Also what about those 350,000 “essentials” who have been forced to work w/o pay since December 21st. All because of a “wall” that is unnecessary at least in my opinion as well as many others. Many reports indicate upgraded technology and additional personnel is what’s needed.

Also, the appropriation bills for most of the other agencies could be passed and they could continue to negotiate on the border security and immigration issue.

These issues seeem to be about “winning” with no regard how this is effecting Fed workers and their families Just my two cents. Hoping this ends soon.

Really hating politics...

Kathy

Kathy I for one like hearing others opinions. They may or may not be mine. I might change my mind when I have more information. We looked up where a wall would be on the map. That would be a huge undertaking. We need something. I just don't think a wall would be feasible. And we need to protect those who are there to protect our country. I am really confused as to what we need and don't need. We need a lot more negotiation and a committee to look into more options. And you can talk politics here anytime you want. We are all open minded folks.

But get them folks back to work so they can make a living! And stop the political bullying!

Shell

Well my back is keeping me from doing much. Lots of stretches and walks. Oh and Barney training!

Shelley

By the way, a friend is a docent at Ano Nuevo Beach. She's set up after-hour tour for a bunch of us on Sunday. A three mile walk mid the elephant seals (during mating season). Exercise is at its best when it's just having fun. Should be such a blast!!

paula

I hope his thumb straightens out on its own. But I am also grateful for all the wise people out there that have given their lives to making others better. Such dedication! Hope you had a great time with your trainer.

I worked out with weights again yesterday. Back feels like it is totally healed now. Still not lifting heavy though.

Shell