Serial Starters

holly1283 wrote: »

I'm just restless. Couldn't walk today because of rain. Finished a dish rag and a swatch for my piano bench. I have a sweater started from months ago but don't really feel like knitting. Pretty soon I'm going to take jump in a local pond to swim. Too bad I don't have a wet suit. Look out fishies here I come.

I need someone to explain this to me. If you cannot walk in the rain b/c you are at work, I get that. But otherwise I don't understand why rain stops people from going outside. I started jogging at about age 15, and got more serious around 19. And I don't let rain interfere with jogging or walking, and I truly can't understand what the big deal is.

Holly, I'm not attacking you--I'm just truly mystified. Lots of people go swimming but won't walk in the rain. I feel like a robot and keep thinking, "This does not compute."

So, could those of you who skip outdoor exercise b/c of rain please tell me your reasoning? I'm not going to argue or try to point out ways around your decisions and conclusions--I genuinely just want to know.

My answer is I don't like walking on the mud either. I will swim in the rain. I don't like a stinky wet dog either. Coming home again in soaking wet clothes is not uplifting to me. It is very rural here. No dog parks, other parks closed at present, no consistent sidewalks out school doesn't even have an outside track. Lastly, I hate wind and will not walk in that either. My daughter is just like you. Different strokes for different folks. You go girl.

I also don't like auto correct !

I'm here! I'm here! I've been spending days, trying to catch up on posts...goodness, I've missed a lot.

We have not gone into shut down, yet. We have 1 case, in the next county. A school bus driver. Yikes! My family back home is in shut down until April 24th, if not longer. A lot of businesses are still open, here. All restaurants are curbside. We have gone curbside as well. Which, is interesting to say the least. This was our first week. It's going ok, so far. We are considered essential, so we will remain open. We will be getting a "pass" to show why we are out and about, if it becomes necessary. I'm hoping, things will be a bit quieter around here. Most counties around us are shut down. So, tourists should not be able to come. DH says i'm crazy and they'll still come. Probably. Lots of people are not taking this seriously.

Glad everyone is well... for the most part.. Tracey- keep us posted... hope you feel better, soon...

Will try to be back sooner.
Stay safe
Take care

Friday!

Doesn't really have the same meaning when you work from home. I am enjoying the extra time in bed. Cutting an hour and a half drive time plus shopping time out of my day has made me very relaxed. Normally, I would leave my house by 6:45 am and not return until 7 pm or later. Now, I don't even get out of bed for a shower until 7 and am still "in the office" by 7:30. "Home" by 4:46.

Plus, having small breaks to snuggle my kitty babies helps a lot.

On the exercise in the rain, I second the glasses rule. Plus, I can't stand water in my face at all. I don't even put my face in the water when I swim. It's a sensory issue for me.

Thank you all for being a bright light in the dark time.

Good morning Ladies~~

*waving flag for Cabana Boy to bring 2nd cup of coffee*

The tax work is going little bit by little bit because DH has to do all of it (his business expenses), and he has been very busy with other things - he is ADHD and seems to need to be bustling about and then complaining about how much he has to do.
I am guessing that I will be here another two weeks at this rate, regardless of coronavirus.

Dawn - glad that you are OK and that there are so few cases near you.

Sara - Hot chocolate is a good way to get the chocolate fix without having too many calories. Very good that Miss Tillie has her meds and is not barking like a seal! 😧

Maureen - congratulations on your little girl doing so well at her herding lesson!

Hi Tracy~ What a great thing for you to be working from home and saving all of that driving time. Whew~

Holly - Funny you mention swimming in the rain - I really dislike being in the pool in the rain, but can't say why exactly. I also do not like walking on mud in the rain. Some of the trails I walk in NC are paths in the woods, and they can get a tad dangerous in the rain.

Waving to Lynn and Kathryn (where is Kathryn?) and Missy and all of the Club ladies~~

Lana

252.0 today
258.8 highest
249.8 goal for next week ???

So, I’ve obviously never been in a mandatory lockdown or quarantine. But, I’m pretty sure I understand the concept. Pretty much ALL big cities around us, ARE on lockdown. No going out, at all, except for work/essentials. This went into effect, starting last Thursday for some, up until yesterday for others. It is mandatory to stay home, until April 24th at the earliest. Having said all of this, we are swarming with tourists! Yep, you read that right. No one is taking this seriously. They just want to come here, to get away from the city, where there are more cases. These people could potentially be bringing this terrible virus to even more people in this area. I agree, don’t obsess about it. But, why would you not do the one thing that they know will help slow the spread. Tourists irritate me as it is. But, sitting on my back deck, watching car after car, boat after boat, fly down the highway..I’m trying my best not to be angry about it...STAY HOME...why is that so hard to understand?

Sorry.... I don’t mean to only talk about Covid... I should know better...have to listen to my Mgr go on and on about it, every single day...ok, I’m done...stay safe everyone..

HUGS