•--• CHEETAHS •--• Sunday Funday

[RunninTeach]

Good morning, cheetahs! Happy Sunday!

Christine —somehow your last post slipped by me. Rumble with hand and ankle weights sounds killer—WTG. Ooh, thanks for the yoga recommendation. I’ve added it to my wish list. J Looks like a good one…I hope the pain has eased up for Ved some.

Dallas —great circuit you created…Wow, both kids’ teams have had fantastic seasons. But I bet mom won’t mind getting a break from it all, eh?...I am reading Barack’s memoir. What about you?...When I practiced yoga yesterday, I realized the problem is ME. J My hams, hips, and quads were so tight; it’s clear I’ve been neglecting things and rushing through my stretches lately. Shame on me. I should know better.

Linda —glad your DD is doing better, and you enjoyed lunch together today. Great job with the 4 miler + weights. Your recovery is going smoothly—wonderful!

Gloria —I saw your post on the OD. I’ll just respond here because I’ve “had it” out there. Some folks just won’t get it, so no point wasting time on the hateration. New Jersey has similar requirements for maintaining certification. We have to accumulate 100 hours within every 5 year period, but any professional development counts, not just college courses. Many school districts here do offer partial compensation, but you are right—it does add up. I wasn’t even referring to that or to the investment of our professional wardrobes (which, as you know, can and do get soiled with chalk, markers, and occasionally blood from a broken-up fight) nor did I mention how often teachers pool money to buy winter coats, graduation suits, holiday gifts, individual school supplies, etc. for students/families in desperate need. I was referring only to the money we spend on an ongoing basis for the supplies needed just to do our job. I guess all we can do is focus on our work with the kids and hope we can influence them not to be as ignorant as some of their parents.

Posh —hey! Just wanna say: you aiight. J


I’m joining Carole in the rough sleep department. Your standard case of

, but it’s ironic because the yoga premix I did yesterday was to prevent insomnia. *lol* Oops! So much for that! At any rate, one of the positives of being up in the middle of the night is that I finished the bit of grading I had remaining, so now my Sunday is free to enjoy as I please. Yippeee!!!

I am debating on whether to run outside or do an EXT/TM combo. I know one thing, for sure, I am going to follow Gloria’s lead and pick it up with the yoga. The legs and hips were ridiculously tight, so yesterday’s session did wonders.


Have a wonderful Sunday & happy trails!

 

[JAFitMama]

HI Cheetahs!

Cathy- How is your knee today? At least you have some free time now with getting the grading out of the way. Yes the yoga after running is a good choice IMO. I do not prefer it so much after a LB WO because my legs are too fatigued to hold those warriors and lunges. What kind of Yoga do you prefer? The class I have been taking is Anusara Yoga.

Christine- sending more pain free ~~~~vibes~~~~ to DH. Are you doing the delightfully evil PP/SS UB mish mosh today?

Linda- It sounds as though you had a very nice day including dinner with DD and company, and even a nap! What's up for today?

We leave tomorrow at 4:00 am. I hope DD17 is better today. She clearly has a stomach virus. I was trying to help her and wash my hands obsessively yesterday. It would not be good to have a stomach virus on vacation.

OK, maybe I'll BBL, I am not sure how the day will progress.

 

[Mckmain]

Good morning cheetahs

Cathy...Happy Sunday!... I got some of the JVC marshmallows ones yesterday. They feel similar to the earplugs I wear every night! I will let you know if they work for me. Thanks for the info on the others.....I did not get in a nap but slept very good last night. As I told Christine, I missed the OD issue, will you PM? I rarely go there or post anymore. For ITB icing the knee can help too. And using the foam roller on the outer thigh rolling from your hip almost to the knee is very helpful for ITB. Sorry about your insomnia...but at least you were productive! Enjoy your cardio whatever you do.

Judy...Yes, I think napa and my 50th is the way to go!! I think it will be so fun with my cheetahs friends and my 2 sisters......If I were going to train for a half, I would look for a plan through www.runnersworld.com Sorry DD17 has a stomach virus. Hope she feels better soon.

Shelly...I wonder if a sweater would help Spanky. I have to tell you, Karen has a dog that has some pitbull in her and whenever I go over there Grace thinks I come just so see her! I have to say I think about Spanky whenever I am with Karen's dog Grace! We have a couple of sweaters for little Sadie. DH even got her a life jacket for the boat! I got in 37 miles this week, not quite up to your 50!...

Gloria..I do listen to music on my EXT, or an iClimb but it was usually CD's. I do like the iPod for the EXT but will only use it occasionally for running. Sounds like school has kept you busy, Glad you got to post yesterday.

Dallas..did you find a new hiding spot for the kids gifts? Great workout yesterday.

Linda...No nap, but sleeping was great last night.....Good job with the run and BBC C&A.

Christine...What did I miss on the OD? I do avoid going there or posting there much anymore. So sorry about DH now having issues with Hep-C. I sure hope the specialist can help. I will send good vibes for this incident to settle down ASAP! Good job with Rumble!! Thanks for the yoga link...

Jackie...I caught up with my sleep last night and feel great this morning! I did get some other ear pieces for my Ipod so I will give them a try this week. WOW, sounds like a great run with your neighbor. I remember getting faster being pushed by someone, it really does help. Sorry about the dog. It seems never ending with dogs/owners and the owners inconsideration of others. I always end up feeling sorry for the dog...

Good news...

...my Mom signed papers yesterday and sold her house!!! Now we will be busy getting the house cleaned/moved out with a 30 day escrow...

I am doing a 15-16 mile run today with my sis and friend. I think it will be cloudy but hopefully no rain...

Have a great day...

 

[jamarba]

Good morning Cheetahs!

Christine - Great job with Rumble yesterday! Are you feeling it today? Is Barack's memoirs a good read?

Cathy - It's a good feeling these days! Just hope it lasts. Think I may take my mom shopping on Veteran's Day. She'll enjoy that. Sorry you couldn't sleep. At least you were productive. Enjoy that free day!

Dallas - You'll keep these brains alert around here. Great workout for you!

Linda - Glad you had good run yesterday and fun with DD & SIL. Wish I could sneak in a nap and be able to sleep at night.

Judy - That would be awful to be sick on vacation. Keeping my fingers crossed for you that you escape it. Have a safe and fun vacation. But, how can you not?

Carole - I can feel your energy oozing through your post! Glad you had a good night's sleep. Congratulations on the sale of your mom's house! That's one less worry for her and you. Have a good run today!

Rest day for me. Church is an hour earlier today. So need to get moving. Enjoy your day!

 

[cwsoxfan]

Morning Girls!

Last two games today! Woo hoo! Well, indoor starts much sooner than I'd like, but what are you going to do?? At least we'll be warm inside. Hockey moms got it ALL RIGHT! Unfortunately, the games are at the same time. Divide and conquer! Today is a rest day. Though I may do some yoga at the end of the day. We have friends coming over to watch the Bears game immediately following soccer.

Cathy ~ IA...I got rushed on the stretching for a few weeks. Shame on me too...I still stretched, but nothing like I was doing before. It's hard to get it all in, isn't it? Sorry about the sleep, but glad you have a free day today. I'm reading Grace, and after a rough day with DS5 I read Strong Willed Child. ha ha I read The Audacity of Hope some time ago pre-presidency talk. Is that the one, or is it Dreams from My Father? I'd still like to read that one.

Judy ~ Have fun! Hope you don't get that on vacation! Hope DD feels better.

Carole ~ That's awesome news about your mom's house! Have fun on your 15-16 miler. It's a good thing you caught up on your sleep last night. I'll figure something out re: the kid's presents. I thought I had a good spot.

Jackie ~ lol about the brain comment. I'll do my best! Enjoy your rest day today too. We didn't make it to church last night because the kid's playdate turned into the parent's hanging out too. At least I can now see the sermon online.

Linda ~ You're right I did graduate from Cathiete to Cathlete! lol Oh glad your DD is doing well. Yeah, I'm really like this EXT. I'm finding ways to make it harder. I still have to try Cathy's weighted vest idea though. I'm starting to like circuit approach to working out. You get more done in a shorter amount of time! You have some legs of steel!!

Christine ~ Ooo, that thread are your referring too..you have to email me too. lol

Well, better get moving. We will need to really layer it up! At least the wind is gone from y-day.

~Dallas

 

[andtckrtoo]

Good Morning Cheetahs!

Cathy – hope the sun is out today. Oh there’s nothing like a new book on a stormy day! Thanks for the well wishes. Rumble was very stress bustin’! I really enjoyed it! I can send you my spare Rumble disc. It’s a great workout. Maybe the yoga needs a few times to work? Glad your Sunday is free, though! I think a lot of us are going to be doing more yoga. I know I plan to.

Dallas – I was wondering about the change – but hey, they’re both yours! Get to those hip exercises girl!! I could see kicking the bag aggravating your hip – especially if you are not used to it. May you should take it easier tiger. I’ll ask my friend where she rides!

Linda – I love kickbox – and the DOMS afterwards – in all of my trouble spots! Thanks for the well wishes with DH! How is your prego DD doing? I’m glad you had a nice evening with her and her DH.

Judy – thanks for the pain-free vibes!! My exercise ball is at the office (I sit on it – keep meaning to get a second, but haven’t yet) so I can’t do the PP/SS as is, but I might modify. That actually sounds like a good one today. Have fun on your vacation!!! Hope DD17 feels better before you go! And YES, a stomach virus would not be fun on vacation!

Carole – wow! If you have the weather we are, I’m impressed with a 15-16 mile run in the wind and maybe (but hopefully not) rain. Yeah that your mom sold her house!!! Where will she live now? Thanks for the well wishes for DH.

Jackie – I haven’t read Barack’s Memoirs, but I do have his other book. I have read about half of it. He’s a smart man and I’m impressed with him. I have high hopes that he can help the country right now.

Windy night last night. I had to get up and close the window to keep the blinds from banging into it. It’s not much better this morning. I’m either going to take Jimmy for a hike, or I’ll do the circuit workout I meant to do yesterday. DH is no different – no better, no worse. I’ve been cooking very light for him, so that has been good. The OD thread is the politically charged one - actually not worth reading because it's a bunch of people arguing for and against the new administration. Nothing new is being stated and a lot of ignorant comments (on both sides) have been made. But the blasted thing will not die. Have a great day all.

 

[fitg]

Hi Cheetahs!

It is winter in MI!!! We have accumulation and it is still snowing!! I am happy today, but in February I might not be so pleasant! It is so pretty!

Cathy: Our professional development does not count for squat. We have to have 6 college credits every 5 years. I am 6 credits away from my masters and I honestly have not learned anything new because I read everything. It is tens of thousands of dollars down the toilet in my opinion. Not to mention the time spent on busy work. I do go down to a real university too, not some online courses. The money adds up and I admit I live pay check to pay check. I had parent teacher conferences this week and despite all the letters I have sent home, a lot of them did not know we had Greek and Latin root tests every week! I had at least 6 parents who didn't even show up for their conference. I am sorry you are not sleeping well. My hips are super tight too. How is your knee today?

Judy: I am excited for your vacation! Can I come????

Carole: Yeah mom sold her house!!! How was the long run?

Christine: How is DH? My heart goes out to your family. That workout sounds great!

Jackie: Great run! I miss running with people.

Dallas: LOVE the new avatar! I always read the Garfield comics as a kid. This is the first school year I have had trouble getting "into the groove." I bought a planner yesterday, so hopefully that will help.

Linda: It sounds like you are doing well post marathon! So happy to hear you had a nice evening with your family!

I did 30 min. of yoga and ran 4 miles yesterday. Today is some sort of workout and grocery shopping.

Have a fabulous day everyone!!!

 

[andtckrtoo]

Gloria - Snow - eh? Yikes! Sounds pretty though. I love the first snow fall of the year. It's so magical. Good job on the run and yoga yesterday. DH is hanging in there. No better no worse. Thanks for the prayers.

I ended up doing BMax 2 Cardio and Weights. As I've been hitting the abs pretty hard, I skipped the abs and did the Bonus Cardio instead. I plan to do B&G tomorrow - the whole way through, so I'll do abs then. I had forgotten how much fun this one is. Who knows, I may even pull out ACS3 soon - which I haven't even tried except for the kettlebell abs! Can you imagine? Now it's off for some football! I'll take Jimmy to the dog park this afternoon to make up for the hike. Can you say spoiled dog?

 

[Mckmain]

Jackie...I did have some energy this morning. It seemed to help with the run too! Enjoy your rest and day at church...

Dallas..Hope you guys enjoy the Bears game. Good luck on finding a new hiding spot.

Christine...no wind for us here. We did have a nasty lightening storm last night but today was cool and clear! Mom will still be with Karen until she finds an APT. I knew that the Obama thread would be nothing but trouble...your post for Cathy was awesome......like I told her, I learned long ago that political discussions usually cause problems...When will people learn? Good job with your BM2 premix. I bet Jimmy will enjoy the dog park.

Gloria..the long run was great!! I am so enjoying the mileage now.....Have fun with your workout and grocery shopping.

Thanks for all your well wishes on my Mom's house selling. It certainly was GOOD news. Probably why my sleeping was not good the last few nights.

I went 16 miles. It was a bit cold starting out but ended up a great day for running. Off to watch some Football and have some breakfast...

 

[RunninTeach]

Afternoon, cheetahs—

Judy—it feels pretty good, thanks. I decided to keep it indoors on more forgiving surfaces, anyway. My yoga instructors in the past have favored hatha or iyengar. I’m not familiar with anusara. Have a fantastic, relaxing, romantic vacation. I'm sending strong, healthy vibes your way, so that bug stays clear of you.

Carole—ha! I forgot about “happy Sunday!”

I looked all over the packaging on the Marshmallows to see if I’d bought kids’ headphones, but I could not see that marked anywhere. Go fig. I hope you’re happy with yours, though! Glad you slept well. I did do some foam rolling and tennis ball rolling yesterday and a specific ITB stretch in addition to an overall stretch through yoga. CRACKIN’ UP about the life vest for Sadie. Bet that is too cute. Great news that the house is sold. Tough time of year to have to move, but still, I’m happy for everyone things have gone so smoothly. How is DM feeling these days? Hope you had a terrific 15-16 miler.

Jackie—hope you enjoyed your rest day. I am only a chapter into it, but so far, I am very much enjoying Barack’s memoir. An excerpt is included in the literature anthology we adopted last school year, so I was intrigued. I love his gift for words.

Dallas—I’ve seen The Audacity of Hope on the shelves but have not been in the mood for a political read. Am not familiar with either of the two titles you mentioned. Same for me with the stretching. I was doing an abbreviated version to save time, and clearly, that's not good. That’s exactly what got me into trouble with my achilles. So no more! Let’s be good yogis together!

Have fun watching soccer and The Bears game.

Christine—the sun’s been in and out today. You have a spare Rumble? Is this the one where you’d really be better off having a bag?...Do you sit on your exercise ball at your desk?...I’m sure the yoga does require regular practice to be effective. *lol* I just had to laugh at the irony. I did get a new lavender-scented eye bag a few weeks ago, which I used yesterday. Love it. So no change for DH. Here’s hoping tomorrow’s doctor visit provides some help/answers. Hope you & Jim have fun in the park. Did you ever dress him up for Halloween?

Gloria—snow?? Get outta here! Love it. I saw a commercial for CA tourism, lots of shots of skiers hurtling down scenic mountains, and I’m ready to pack up my ski gear and head west!! J We are lucky—a Master’s is not required, and the PD hours we accumulate can come from any approved workshop, some of which the district may pay for. Our district also has an additional 7 hours per year requirement. I hear you. I attended traditional college for my BA and post-baccalaureate work and then completed an online program through the Univ. of Scranton for my Master’s. In both environments, some classes were extremely beneficial while others had little value…Do understand the frustration when parents just don’t show up. That happened to me a lot more in my former district…Knee is feeling decent, but as mentioned to Judy, I’ll play it safe and stick with the more forgiving surfaces for today.

OK, I enjoyed a nice midafternoon doze and am ready to bring it to the EXT and TM. I’ll do a combo of the two, then follow with abs and yoga.

 

[RunninTeach]

Carole—great job with a great 16! I smell a BQ in Napa!!! You are so right re: political discussions in the OD. I will know better for next time.

 

[Fit_mommy]

I'm Back!

We had a fabulous time and didn't want it to end!!!! We drank, we ate, we gambled, we danced, we laughed, we flirted ... Sooooo much fun!

I'm exhausted. We went clubbing last night and didn't get to bed until 5:30 this morning and then we were all up by 10:30! Great night though. It was well worth it. I got home about an hour ago to an empty house. LOVE IT! DH is up north at his mom's for dinner since he had to go there to pick up DS anyway so I probably won't see them for another 2 hours!

Well forgive me but I'm going to wait to start doing personals from this point on instead of trying to play catch up from the weekend.

I hope everyone had a nice weekend.

BBIAB!

 

[Me2]

Hey there!

Cathy - Wow! Sorry the yoga premix backfired! But glad you got a nap! Enjoy your EXT and TM combo with abs! I keep saying it, but I really do need to do some yoga!

Judy - Oh dear! Hope DD17 is better! I hope you don’t come down with it! Enjoy your trip!

Carole - I am glad you slept last night! Great job on the 16 miles! LOL….believe it or not, I miss my long runs! J That is great about your mom selling her house! I hope everything works out really well!

Jackie - Enjoy your rest day! I usually can’t sleep at night if I take a nap, but lately I have been taking them when I can. I guess maybe it was the marathon’s delayed reaction…maybe??

Dallas - I am glad you are enjoying the EXT! I Have been, too! J I may try the weighted vest idea, too! I want to get that, as well as the bands you told me about!! LOL….no, I really and truly don’t have legs of steel! I sure wish I did! They will be killing me tomorrow! I did my first lower body workout in a long time today!

Christine - Hope DH feels better soon! I haven’t been reading the “other” forums lately. It seems there is not enough time in the day! But if it is like you said….I guess it is best I let that die before I venture back there! Good job on the Bmax 2! LOL….Yes, I can see that Jimmy is spoiled!
That is definitely a good thing!

Gloria - Snow! Wow! It is hard to believe it is that time of year! It seems like only yesterday it was so hot and humid! Great job on your 4 mile run and yoga!

Wendy - I am so glad you had a good time! Enjoy your evening and don't work toooo hard trying to catch up!

Today I did the EXT for an hour and did my first lower body workout since the tapering! I did the Firm Wave Buns and Thighs one. I have had the Wave since it came out, but never tried it because of the marathon training. I enjoyed it a lot! It wasn’t’ super tough and that is good….because I am still not ready for “tough” all-out weight work!

I am getting ready to go to a Don Mcclain (spelling?) concert. (the Bye Bye Miss American Pie guy) J I don’t usually like to go out on a work night…..I know….I am getting old , but a fellow employee invited us, so we decided to go.

Hope you guys have a good night!

Linda

 

[jamarba]

Dallas - I watched a few minutes of the Titans and Bears game. It was just enough to see them win. It's nice that churches make the sermons available when you can't make church. Ours comes on TV but I never watch it a second time. It's nippy here today too. Lit up the fireplace last night and today.

Christine - Duh! I'm sorry the memoirs question was meant for Cathy. Brain moving faster than the fingers. Blame it on Dallas. Glad DH is holding on. I rarely go to OD. Good job with BM2 C&W.

Gloria - Snow already? Bet it's pretty. Running with someone is definitely more fun. Good run yesterday! How was mom?

Carole - Worrying about selling the house is enough to keep you awake. Glad the 16 mile run went well.

Cathy - Glad you picked up on my snafu. I love Baracks gift with words too. Think he's really thoughtful and doesn't speak too soon for the most part. Sounds like you enjoyed your free day. Hope the workout was good too.

Wendy - Welcome back! Glad you had fun! Not much sleep for you. You'll probably get a nice nap in tomorrow, huh?

Linda - Glad you enjoyed your Firm Wave workout! Sounds like just the ticket for you right now. Enjoy the concert.

Going to make me some tea and curl up on the couch. Have a good night.

 

[meatlessinca]

Hi

Hola Cheetahs!

Looks like the rain cleared today. Went to visit DD18 in Napa yesterday – had a good visit. After getting settled in last night, I got sucked into two movies I’ve never seen: “Good Will Hunting” and “A Beautiful Mind”…haveta say, Matt Damon is a very handsome fella… Stayed up way too late though afterwards chatting with insomniacs (lol) and ended up sleeping most of the morning. Oh well, going to whip out my Vegan Planet and make some Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili today. Can you tell I have an abundance of black beans to use up? LOL…Tomorrow me thinks I’ll make the stuffed peppers in the slow cooker recipe book by the same author…

Cathy – Hey, I agree, best to step aside from that thread! Political threads just breed more negative issues…step away from the déjà moo….lol. But we know you aiight, soo it’s all good, Teach! I also am glad to see you are icing that knee. I agree that tight hams, glutes and quads can really irritate the IT…Hope you got that drink on! LOL

Judy – Have a wonderful anniversary vacation! I’ve been too busy to post back to your question, but yes, it was a day to visit DD at school. Yes, it is a boarding school. Actually, parents may visit at any time, but the school prefers friends etc on the free time of the weekends. She’s up to her eyeballs with the research paper/final project presentation for Dec. She’ll do college apps over Christmas break. Hope your DD was able to beat that bug.

Carole – RIGHT ON!! I just know you’re gonna BQ!! Your progress is truly an inspiration! Congratulations! This will be a great 50th celebration fo ya! Only gonna be my 29th but…lol…Hey, Ya’ll are gonna have to save me some cake in Napa cuz youse guys will be finishing WAY before me! LOL – save me some of the carrot cake..k? Good deal on your mom’s house!

Jackie – So good that you’ve found a running buddy! Cool that he “pushes” the pace too. Kind of like a built in gym boss…lol Enjoy shopping with your mom!

Dallas – Hope the soccer went well today. Hey, my Bday is the 1st of March! – the day of the marathon. And I LOVE carrot cake – wasn’t dissin’ no way… lol. RE: hotels in Napa, I have already booked a hotel room that Cathy and I agreed to share. If you’d like info on where we’re staying, I can PM you details. Hope the yoga does the trick for ya.


Christine – Sorry about VED – like I said in my text…((((HUGS))) and I hope he does show some improvement soon. Um, in answer to your post last week when you added the carrot cake to the list then asked if anything else: Yah, uh, gimmeee uhhh, veggie pizza, a foot massage…LOL.. just kiddin’. Did the BM2 weights the other day an it fried my UB…lol…Hope Jimdog enjoyed his park day. Is he a pampered pet like in Beverly Hills Chihuahua?

Gloria – Hey, nice you got some snow! I love to watch it snow but I hate driving in it! Bothers me about parents not showing up! WTH? in the past when I was no way able to get off work for the conference time allotted to me, I contacted the teacher in advance and made other arrangements. No way would I not show up. I just don’t understand that and parents then wonder why their kid isn’t doing so great…hmmm… Enjoy your snowy evenin'

Wendy – Wow, sounds like you did have some fun! Who were ya’ll flirtin’ with? huh? *wink* *wink* …I bet DS and DH were happy to see ya though. My DS is 16 and he sure misses me STILL after I’ve been away a few days…lol. He’s just lazy though and for a football player, he can be a whiner…saves it all for me though,…lol Hope your AC “high” lasts a while…

Linda – good to hear you’re doing great after your stellar marathon debut! Keep thinking Chicago! Keeping my fingers crossed for DD! Have a great time at the concert!

Shelly – Hope you got all that painting done! I have to say, all your painting posts have inspired me to get in here and get my painting done during my break – already looking at colors and gonna purchase my paints this month. What’s on the plans for your taper? I bet your taper is like my “peak” weeks! LOL

Karen – Hope all is well in Maryland!

Wendi – Hope all is well in horse country! LOL…

Well, I suppose I should get off my duff and let DD use my computer for his Power Point project now. I’m off work tomorrow but I’ll be getting up early as usual to get in my run and then going to get tires on DD’s car. I’ll try to check back in the am though..

Have a great evening ya’ll

POSH

 

[RunninTeach]

EXT, abs, and yoga done! Did my EXT’in while I watched the rest of Tommy Boy, breaking from the EXT during the commercials to do abs. I changed up the abs exercise with each commercial. That was challenging & fun. Followed up with some good, restorative yoga. Ahhh!

Posh—LMBO!!! *Cheers* Sounds like you have a full day ahead of you tomorrow, but I hope there’s some relaxation there in store for you, too. What a nice mom to take care of DD’s tires! You aiight, you know that? Thanks for the advice on the ITB. I will work on keeping things loose. Mmm on the black bean and butternut squash chili—yum!

Jackie—Oh, I hadn’t even caught onto any snafu—just thought I’d share, too. J I did enjoy a day of not having a to-do list. It’s a beautiful thing when that happens! It was indeed a good workout, too. I’ve begun a new pre-workout hydration regimen that seems to be quite effective. Ooh, tea, the couch, and a nice, warm fire sounds wonderful, too.

Linda—oh have fun at the Don McLean concert! I’m not one for doing things on work nights anymore, either, but once in awhile, ya gotta! IA—it is hard to believe the holidays are upon us already, isn’t it? Nice combo of the EXT & Firm Wave Buns & Thighs combo. Sounds like just the ticket.

Wendy—welcome back! Woo-hoo! Some flirtin' in there, too? Do tell. Glad you enjoyed yourselves.

Have a great night, ladies!

 

[karenvictoria]

Soccer is over. Yeah!!!! Both girls were put out of the tournament. My one dd's team almost made it but they lost in overtime so they don't have to play next week. Some of the girls were crying but Kayla did ok. Just a few tears which went away when I reminded her that had she had to have played she would have missed out on our hometown holiday parade on Sat. That made her feel better, plus a hug and a soda.

Things have gone down hill since I was on the forum Friday. Mom fell. She busted open her eye. She has one black eye, and a shiner on her hip. I am so thankful that she did not break a bone. Anyway she went out Fri with dad to go get some chinease food. She wanted to get out for a car ride. Dad dropped her off on the sidewalk and pulled away to park the car. On her way to the restaurants door to wait for the food, she tripped, lost her balance and fell with nothing to hold onto. A crowd of people helped her. I felt really bad for my dad when they got home. I honestly thought he was going to have a heart attack. I told him it was not his fault. I know she wanted to get out of the house. Now she has been home all weekend and looks awful. She is doing better today but her face is a mess. Man I'm so happy that no bones were broke.

My one sis and I had it out. I won't bore you with the caddy details but hopefully I won't need to see her again until Christmas and that is fine and dandy with me. This sister is one I like the least and now I remember why. All is well but I won't be asking her for anything unless I am on fire and she has water.

Dont' know how much I will be on the forum this week. My and dad have tons going on but I will do my best to check in as often as I can.

I nixing slow and heavy. I pulled a neck muscle on Wed. I tried to work through it but man is it still tighter than all get out. I'm reworking my rotation now for more endurance type things and some yoga to fix my neck. Ok, off to get some sleep. This has been on merry go round of a weekend.

Carole- Gald your mom sold her house.

Posh- Speaking on never seeing movies. I got to watch one the other night. Stayed up until 2 to watch it. Dan in Real Life. I just loved it.

Hi to all my girls.