The middle agers group. (Upper 30s,40s & 50ish folks)

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  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    edited February 2020
    kimber0607 wrote: »
    mtaratoot wrote: »
    kimber0607 wrote: »
    Very cool!!!
    I am both petrified and fascinated with sharks...if that makes any sense
    In my late teens, I almost got a tattoo of a shark one drunken night in NYC-thank god I didnt have enough money..LOL

    For most sharks, you are not on the menu. There are a few that sometimes have unfavorable interactions with divers. More likely that a swimmer or surfer triggers a feeding instinct because they look like what lunch looks like swimming above. It's usually just a taste because we really AREN'T for lunch. Of course if a large White Shark takes a taste, you'll still be damaged even when it lets you go. I have only seen a limited number of sharks diving in California. Mostly small ones. I've seen Angel Sharks, Horn Sharks, Leopard Sharks, and Tope Sharks. I once ~thought~ I saw a Blue Shark, but it was probably a Tope Shark. I've also seen rays; same family. Bat rays are cool. Electric rays are also WAY cool (look like the Starship Enterprise), but don't touch or get too close; they can give a good shock. Also seen a couple Round Stingrays. I would LOVE to see a Whale Shark!

    One dive years ago we were swimming through Giant Kelp. The passage was pretty narrow, so my buddy and I were single file instead of abreast. I was in front. There was a clearing ahead, and I saw a shark swim by. I turned and made the "Shark" sign to my buddy. I turned back around, and as we proceeded, the shark came back and swam down the same passage we were swimming up. It was a Tope shark. It got close enough for us to get a really good look at. We got back on the boat, and my buddy said, "I sure am glad YOU were in front." I said, "Me too!" No need to be petrified. If you want to be scared of something.... INFLUENZA!

    All I can say is.. I think you are a brave man. I think sharks are scary. Great Whites the scariest, I would be running on top of the water if I saw one.. 🦈

    LOL..Im right next to ya!
    I know the fear is completely irrational....but I can't help but equate sharks with the Jaws theme in my head, and that is scary as *kitten*

    Yep, and I've seen enough news clips of people taken especially off the Western Australia coast to know those bad boys rule there 😁
    I guess they aren't any more dangerous than the Irukandji or crocs though 😁
  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    drmwc wrote: »
    mtaratoot wrote: »
    kimber0607 wrote: »
    Very cool!!!
    I am both petrified and fascinated with sharks...if that makes any sense
    In my late teens, I almost got a tattoo of a shark one drunken night in NYC-thank god I didnt have enough money..LOL

    For most sharks, you are not on the menu. There are a few that sometimes have unfavorable interactions with divers. More likely that a swimmer or surfer triggers a feeding instinct because they look like what lunch looks like swimming above. It's usually just a taste because we really AREN'T for lunch. Of course if a large White Shark takes a taste, you'll still be damaged even when it lets you go. I have only seen a limited number of sharks diving in California. Mostly small ones. I've seen Angel Sharks, Horn Sharks, Leopard Sharks, and Tope Sharks. I once ~thought~ I saw a Blue Shark, but it was probably a Tope Shark. I've also seen rays; same family. Bat rays are cool. Electric rays are also WAY cool (look like the Starship Enterprise), but don't touch or get too close; they can give a good shock. Also seen a couple Round Stingrays. I would LOVE to see a Whale Shark!

    One dive years ago we were swimming through Giant Kelp. The passage was pretty narrow, so my buddy and I were single file instead of abreast. I was in front. There was a clearing ahead, and I saw a shark swim by. I turned and made the "Shark" sign to my buddy. I turned back around, and as we proceeded, the shark came back and swam down the same passage we were swimming up. It was a Tope shark. It got close enough for us to get a really good look at. We got back on the boat, and my buddy said, "I sure am glad YOU were in front." I said, "Me too!" No need to be petrified. If you want to be scared of something.... INFLUENZA!

    All I can say is.. I think you are a brave man. I think sharks are scary. Great Whites the scariest, I would be running on top of the water if I saw one.. 🦈

    Swimming with sharks is not really scary at all. It is wonderful, and I'm lucky to have done it.

    Here is my Great Hammerhead video from Bimini a few year ago:
    https://youtu.be/AtJx3UKS6S0

    I am hoping I will be able to snorkel with whales on a holiday soon.

    Super cool vid, thanks for sharing 🙂
  • plsrkitty73
    plsrkitty73 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi, I'm 46 and trying to lose weight. :'(
  • YellowD0gs
    YellowD0gs Posts: 693 Member
    Hi, I'm 46 and trying to lose weight. :'(

    Hi, you're in the right place. :) What's your current status?
  • maaka1981
    maaka1981 Posts: 140 Member
    Hello, I'm 38, feel free to add me.
  • TomFit18
    TomFit18 Posts: 2,585 Member
    Good morning peeps! Hope you all have a great day!
  • clord2
    clord2 Posts: 413 Member
    Good morning everyone. Happy almost Friday
  • robkaminski5406
    robkaminski5406 Posts: 1 Member
    Good morning everyone, best Thursday wishes to everyone.
  • cgrout78
    cgrout78 Posts: 1,628 Member
    it's so cold here today I almost wish my hot flashes would kick in....brrrrr. Have a good day all!
  • CdnCmpr
    CdnCmpr Posts: 4 Member
    Hello everyone. I'm Missy from Ontario and just turned 44. I was a member of MFP years ago when I had to get my weight back on track after having kids (please ignore the fact that they are both teens right now - smashes head on wall). I joined about 5 years back and lost 35+lbs....then our whole family took a 2 week vacation to Florida in Nov of '18 and had a blast, and I put on about 5-10lbs...not much, but then Christmas came and you know the story. The motivation just wasn't there.
    But now....there is a different story. At the suggestion of my Dr., I have gone off my acid reflux meds cold turkey; in turn, I have cut out most chocolate....ok, chocolate after dinner, to be honest, most sugar, bananas and other citrus fruit. I have also cut out alcohol during the week and have stuck to my intermittent fasting plan.
    So, yes....I'm a huge believer in intermittent fasting. I know many aren't, mainly bc they don't believe in it or think it's bad for you. That's ok....I'm not here to win you over on intermittent fasting. I just want to gain a few friends that can make this journey with me....maybe make weight loss a bit more fun. So, if we have something in common, feel free to add me and we can help each other!
  • J383
    J383 Posts: 4,574 Member
    My soul age is 25, just saying...lol Feel free to add me, Just started back this week.
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    CdnCmpr wrote: »
    Hello everyone. I'm Missy from Ontario and just turned 44. I was a member of MFP years ago when I had to get my weight back on track after having kids (please ignore the fact that they are both teens right now - smashes head on wall). I joined about 5 years back and lost 35+lbs....then our whole family took a 2 week vacation to Florida in Nov of '18 and had a blast, and I put on about 5-10lbs...not much, but then Christmas came and you know the story. The motivation just wasn't there.
    But now....there is a different story. At the suggestion of my Dr., I have gone off my acid reflux meds cold turkey; in turn, I have cut out most chocolate....ok, chocolate after dinner, to be honest, most sugar, bananas and other citrus fruit. I have also cut out alcohol during the week and have stuck to my intermittent fasting plan.
    So, yes....I'm a huge believer in intermittent fasting. I know many aren't, mainly bc they don't believe in it or think it's bad for you. That's ok....I'm not here to win you over on intermittent fasting. I just want to gain a few friends that can make this journey with me....maybe make weight loss a bit more fun. So, if we have something in common, feel free to add me and we can help each other!

    Hey Missy from Canada I'm Ali from Canada haha

    We all always end up back here it seems. I almost thing it's easier to lose than to maintain. Good luck and stay warm!!!
  • drmwc
    drmwc Posts: 1,041 Member
    I was supposed to do a 20 mile walk this Sunday. It was an organised thing. The forecast wind is gusting to 60 mph, so it looks like it will be blown out.

    I have had many dives blown out before, but very few (if any) walks.
  • mcemino2
    mcemino2 Posts: 427 Member
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    Second strike day this week for schools
    We have been exploring our city. Yesterday was downtown for the museum of illusions and today was to a skate trail close to the lake.
    I'm going to run out of things to do if this strike goes on much longer yokmas5ht450.jpg

    Would love to skate that! Me and my son had planned on going to the skating ribbon in Chicago someday, oh well:(
  • YellowD0gs
    YellowD0gs Posts: 693 Member
    Happy Friday, y'all!
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    mcemino2 wrote: »
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    Second strike day this week for schools
    We have been exploring our city. Yesterday was downtown for the museum of illusions and today was to a skate trail close to the lake.
    I'm going to run out of things to do if this strike goes on much longer yokmas5ht450.jpg

    Would love to skate that! Me and my son had planned on going to the skating ribbon in Chicago someday, oh well:(

    ☹️
    We love these skate trails and they are everywhere here it seems. There's one in a provincial park up north I want to go to. I think it's over 1km long
  • shwncarson2
    shwncarson2 Posts: 19 Member
    32 looking for fitness buddies
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    Holy moley it's a cold one today
    But we're cozy and warm inside after having an impromptu play date with the neighbours.
    Our public schools are in the midst of striking. They're doing rotating strikes. So today they could tell us their comments for report cards but not the grades. I would have thought just giving letter grades would be much easier than constructive comments. There seems to be no end in sight, I think everyone including the teachers are getting sick of the fight.

    Happy Valentine's Day middle agers!!!
  • shwncarson2
    shwncarson2 Posts: 19 Member
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    Holy moley it's a cold one today
    But we're cozy and warm inside after having an impromptu play date with the neighbours.
    Our public schools are in the midst of striking. They're doing rotating strikes. So today they could tell us their comments for report cards but not the grades. I would have thought just giving letter grades would be much easier than constructive comments. There seems to be no end in sight, I think everyone including the teachers are getting sick of the fight.

    Happy Valentine's Day middle agers!!!

    This sounds like no fun!
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    Holy moley it's a cold one today
    But we're cozy and warm inside after having an impromptu play date with the neighbours.
    Our public schools are in the midst of striking. They're doing rotating strikes. So today they could tell us their comments for report cards but not the grades. I would have thought just giving letter grades would be much easier than constructive comments. There seems to be no end in sight, I think everyone including the teachers are getting sick of the fight.

    Happy Valentine's Day middle agers!!!

    This sounds like no fun!

    The cold or the school strike???

    It's been fun for my boy he's averaged 2 days of school a week for the past 3 weeks!!!
    We might be getting a 5 day weekend
  • shwncarson2
    shwncarson2 Posts: 19 Member
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    Holy moley it's a cold one today
    But we're cozy and warm inside after having an impromptu play date with the neighbours.
    Our public schools are in the midst of striking. They're doing rotating strikes. So today they could tell us their comments for report cards but not the grades. I would have thought just giving letter grades would be much easier than constructive comments. There seems to be no end in sight, I think everyone including the teachers are getting sick of the fight.

    Happy Valentine's Day middle agers!!!

    This sounds like no fun!

    The cold or the school strike???

    It's been fun for my boy he's averaged 2 days of school a week for the past 3 weeks!!!
    We might be getting a 5 day weekend

    Lucky just make sure you guys play in the snow.
  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    Good morning and Happy Valentine's Middle-agers <3
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    Holy moley it's a cold one today
    But we're cozy and warm inside after having an impromptu play date with the neighbours.
    Our public schools are in the midst of striking. They're doing rotating strikes. So today they could tell us their comments for report cards but not the grades. I would have thought just giving letter grades would be much easier than constructive comments. There seems to be no end in sight, I think everyone including the teachers are getting sick of the fight.

    Happy Valentine's Day middle agers!!!

    This sounds like no fun!

    The cold or the school strike???

    It's been fun for my boy he's averaged 2 days of school a week for the past 3 weeks!!!
    We might be getting a 5 day weekend

    Lucky just make sure you guys play in the snow.

    It's too cold to snow today haha. But it's beautifully sunny out. So Canadian saying that!! Haha. The air hurts my face but it's sunny at least
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  • cgrout78
    cgrout78 Posts: 1,628 Member
    Happy Friday and Valentines day you beautiful people. Went out and got treats for all the kids and the hubby. Wonder if any of them will remember me? HAHAHA
  • cgrout78
    cgrout78 Posts: 1,628 Member
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    Holy moley it's a cold one today
    But we're cozy and warm inside after having an impromptu play date with the neighbours.
    Our public schools are in the midst of striking. They're doing rotating strikes. So today they could tell us their comments for report cards but not the grades. I would have thought just giving letter grades would be much easier than constructive comments. There seems to be no end in sight, I think everyone including the teachers are getting sick of the fight.

    Happy Valentine's Day middle agers!!!

    This sounds like no fun!

    The cold or the school strike???

    It's been fun for my boy he's averaged 2 days of school a week for the past 3 weeks!!!
    We might be getting a 5 day weekend

    Lucky just make sure you guys play in the snow.

    It's too cold to snow today haha. But it's beautifully sunny out. So Canadian saying that!! Haha. The air hurts my face but it's sunny at least

    It's so cold here, I think my hands and feet are just permanently numb
  • drmwc
    drmwc Posts: 1,041 Member
    edited February 2020
    I have booked the operation which should remove my scuba depth limit. I am hoping to dive Norway and Scapa Flow this year, if all goes well.

    Scapa is where the German War One fleet scuttled themselves. I have dived it once before - it is brilliant.
  • Versicolour
    Versicolour Posts: 7,164 Member
    I survived my 10km night run. I did it in 92 minutes. One minute slower than last year!

    I am definitely not as fit as I was last year. I pushed myself a bit much and ended up hurling all over the driveway. At least I made it out the car though!
  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    I survived my 10km night run. I did it in 92 minutes. One minute slower than last year!

    I am definitely not as fit as I was last year. I pushed myself a bit much and ended up hurling all over the driveway. At least I made it out the car though!

    Yayyy way to go, not on the hurling but completing 😁
  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    drmwc wrote: »
    I have booked the operation which should remove my scuba depth limit. I am hoping to dive Norway and Scapa Flow this year, if all goes well.

    Scapa is where the German War One fleet scuttled themselves. I have dived it once before - it is brilliant.

    Hope the op goes well :) , looking forward to dive pics later this year