:::::CHEETAHS::::::: sATURDAY 06/28

I'm afraid I have no time to go back and catch up with personals.
Got up pretty early to get in a workout and did Gauntlet. We'll be seeing 3 properties today. It's great to have my better half with me again!! :7 :7 :7 He loves my posh apartment!

I do have a favor to ask the cheetahs.... I need prayers for my older sister Christy who works for the State Dept with her husband Mike in Peshawar, Pakistan. It's in the news today... the Taliban has been slowly encircling the city and pretty much have it under siege. My mother said my sis did call and sounds pretty worried.
They are trying to arrange for an evacuation but it doesn't sound very likely. The Pakistani army has started a major counteroffensive.

Anyway, I'll probably be a tad distracted today with worry but I'd rather be doing something to keep busy then sit and fret.

Thanks,

Shelly
 
Good morning, cheetahs! http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/sunny.gif

Shelly :: OMG, you got it. Prayers and thoughts will be with your DSis & BIL. And(((HUGS))) to you. Please keep us posted. Good luck w/ the househunting today.

Last night was fun, but I'm still a little tired this morning. Will opt for an afternoon workout, perhaps some kickboxing and lower body Squeeze...? I really love the freedom of no rotation right now. It's just what I need. Am enjoying some good DOMS in the bi's from yesterday.

What I don't really love is the fact that I have jury duty Monday. My numbers were called. Boooo!

Hope everyone enjoys her Saturday! :) BBL--


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"Do you want to feel my spatula?" Run, Fat Boy, Run
 
Good morning cheetahs

Shelly...My thoughts and prayers with your Sister and BIL. Very scary...Nice you hooked up with DH again. Hope you find something house hunting...

Cathy..I will be doing kickboxing with you today. It's funny as you love the freedom of not doing a specific rotation and I am loving doing a rotation again! Sorry about Jury duty...maybe you will be able to get out of it.

Christine...Yes, we have had other idiots starting fires like that in the past, must belong to their own bizarre gene pool...:)..I also heard someone yesterday whining about maybe no fireworks for the 4th too...OMG, give me a break!! I am sorry about your back being worse. How is it this morning?

Gloria...sounds like a good last day with the kids and ice cream!! Glad you had a good 5 miles. Like I said to Christine, I think these fire starters are their own little breed!! I'll take some of your rain though!

Posh..Happy B-Day to your DS! Sounds like you cooked up an awesome meal. We will wait and see how bad the smoke is tomorrow before we figure out a run. One of the fires closest(The Motion fire)has kept flaring up, so its still smoky here. But we have seen some blue skies. I am sure hoping the thunderstorm slated for this afternoon passes us. I have seen the ciggy throwers too, like I said above, they are just a different breed that has no brains...:)

Wendi...I don't own a TM so all my running is outdoors. I have just been going shorter distances and not pushing for any speed. Hope you have a nice visit with your Mom. Enjoy your kickboxing quietly...:)

I am doing KenpoX+ today and hoping the predicted T-storms will pass us by...

Have a great day...:)
 
Shelly- more prayers for your sis and BIL. Please keep us updated.
Carole- have fun with your KB workout today. Rain wihout thunderstorms would be nice in your area
cathy- jury duty on your summer vacation is crappy

I am in my car at lacrosse field in pouring rain. DS next game is in 15 minutes. My older 3 kids will meet me here and we will watch ds15 game. I would like to send this rain to California.

NROLFW has given me some strong butt DOMS !
ok gotta go watch Ds now
[font color=lime green][font size +3]Judy "Likes2bfit"


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Posh: I would agree with your smokin' comment! :) By the way Cathy, where are the pretty boys this morning? :eek: I like Bobby Flay too. I am hoping for some relief with the fires. Good idea keeping it indoors! I have been to spinning classes when I lived out in Montana. They are great workouts and fun!

Wendi: Summer school did go fast, thank goodness. I am on the path of destruction with the eating too. Got to pull on the reigns. Enjoy the time with your mom and kickboxing.

Cathy: I'll have to look into that title, thanks. I may be watching ESPN on Sunday. DH will be like WTH, since when do you watch ESPN! :eek: Glad you had fun last night. Oh man, jury duty!! Yuck! Have a great afternoon workout. How long is tomorrow's run?

Shelly: I will be thinking of your sister. That is scary. Good luck with the house hunting today. The Gauntlet is one of my favorite workouts. Haven't done it in a while though. So many dvds!

Carole: Sending strong vibes for rain. Wining about fireworks, my goodness, people never cease to amaze me! So what kind of workout is KenpoX+?

Judy: Have a great weekend with the family!

I am not sure what I will do today. Feeling a bit unfocused right now. Hope everyone is having a great morning so far.
 
Good Morning Cheetah Loverlies!

Marcia – Good job on the Turbo Kick classes! I would so love to take one! Especially with you as the teacher!!

Cathy – we’ll be watching the game Sunday as well. I’m tired of being rutched. I’m ready to go back to being normal! I can see fireworks over the Bay in San Francisco and places like that (I want to go to those some day – they are gorgeous), but not just standard. We now have over 1100 fires in NORTHERN California. Wow… Hope your jury duty goes like mine did – you get there, you sit there an hour, and the case for which you’re called is resolved out of court!! *fingers and toes crossed*

Wendy – Oh so glad you’re treadmill balance is back!! Yeah!! I love Coach Sean, too. I MAY do him at the gym today, on a lighter tension. We’ll see.

Gloria – Whenever I go to the doc, he always tells me to do exactly what I’ve been doing, and it’s usually $100 later. :p So I wait it out. Did you get your bike down? This is the third annual Chili Cook off – there’s a trophy and everything. The winner take the trophy for a year, and then brings it to the next one. It’s a good time. Everyone is really sweet and fun. I cancelled my preorder for STS. I’m going to wait to see what everyone thinks. I might even be able to pick ‘em up in trade. So we’ll see. Hope the thunder bummers brought cool air and no fires. Hope you get your focus! :p

Thomasina – isn’t this ridiculous?! Can you believe that people are actually considering fireworks this 4th?! I so totally agree with you and the idiots who toss cigs out the window! I think the cops should be able to fine them for attempted arson! THINK PEOPLE THINK!!! Did you spin today? I am seriously considering the massage – I think that would help a lot actually. It’s better now, thanks sweetie!

Wendi – I hope you manage to survive the good and unhealthy food at your mom’s! :p YES! I’m with you and Cathy on the clean eating for the next week! I think as long as I can do SOMETHING – nothing strenuous, but SOMETHING, I’ll be better. So you’re going to run the half while we’re cheering on Cathy and Thomasina in Chicago?! Cool – we’ll be saying cheers for you, too!!! Just think of us out there, thinking of you, okay? If you can run 9 miles already, you’ll be totally fine.

Shelly – Your BIL is absolutely in my prayers! I so hope the counter offensive is fast, effective and does not harm any civilian. Oh man, how scary! I’m so sorry to hear that. Definitely keep us posted! GOOD LUCK House hunting!!! How long is your contract with the traveling nurses? I’ll bet it will be nice to see your DH again. I joke a lot about my DH’s trips, but I’m always happy when he’s home.

Hey Sunny girl! It’s official – I’ll be at the beach August 2-9. If you have a day to bring the boys and hang out, please do so! We’d love to have you there!

Carole – Back is much better, thank you. Now I just need to not do anything stupid today. :p ITA that those losers belong to their own weird gene pool. Along with the idiots who toss cigarettes out the window now. Amazing. I’m praying the T-Storms only drop rain, and any lightning is light and does not touch down.

Judy – Please do send the rain to California. Have fun watching DS play! Go Team!



I’m feeling better today, and I do plan to do some kind of work out, but I’m going to be very careful. I may end up taking Jimmy for a long walk or something. I’m so dying to lift and well, ride, but both of those are out at least until Thursday. I might try some yoga today, too. I’ll probably try to keep yoga in my rotation – I haven’t done it much, and I think I’ve lost flexibility which is never good. Anyway, today is a bit busy. I’m going to workout, hit the mall for a dress for tomorrow and a shirt for tonight, then I have to swing by the grocery store to get the ingredients for my Chicken Chili (I’ll make that this year). If I have time, I’ll get the rest of the groceries as well. Then it’s off to the Cook Off which is a 45 minute drive away and promises to be quite a party. Have a great day all!
 
Good morning ladies!

So kickboxing turned into a beautiful 5 miler this morning. It was just way too hot upstairs (no A/C, no fans) to even attempt it. Besides, my mother lives in a very nice area and I was just dying to enjoy the new scenery :7. Surprisingly the legs felt quite good after yesterday's run so I'm feeling pretty good about that.

Shelly - OMG...I haven't really seen the news lately and had no idea! I will definitely keep DSis, BIL, and YOU in my prayers {{{HUGS}}}. Nice to hear that DH has finally been able to join you. Great job on Gauntlet...*heart* that workout!!! Happy hunting!

Cathy - Well, boohoo is right about jury duty...that sux. I hope you luck out like Christine did. Nice DOMS in those bis. Enjoy the kickboxing!

Carole - So glad to hear that you have had some learing, even if it's just a little. Smart move to keep your runs a bit shorter. My fingers are crossed that you don't get hit with any thunderboomers, hopefully some rain though. Have fun with KenpoX!

Judy - Oh, don't you just love booty DOMS }(?!?! Hope the rain passes quickly so you can enjoy a dry game!

Gloria - Have fun with whatever workout you opt for...or not. Just go with the flow, dear!

Christine - Oh, I'll bet no one's chili has a chance against your Chicken Chili...sounds YUMMY!!! Thanks hon! You can bet that I will be thinking of all the Cheetahs, especially Cathy and Posh...if they can do a full than I can certainly do a half! Enjoy the yoga!

Gotta close for now. Probably heading over to my grandmother's in a bit. Have a great day Cheetah babes!

Edited to fix a funny typo - "Cathe" instead of "Cathy" lol...did it twice :p.
 
***Hops into forum triumphantly proclaiming "I AM THE WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!"*

I know I was razzed up about ebay, but thought I'd give it another go. I WON THE 8G ipod for $132.50!!!!!!!!!:eek: :) :eek: :) :eek: :) The seller had an excellent reputation and they ship fast so I should have it on Wednesday!!!! I am geeked! I am sure you couldn't already tell though. BBL!
 
Wow. Here I said I have no computer problems, and lo and behold, it decided to freeze twice on me while trying to post just now. Isn't that the way? :7 *lol*

No workout as of yet. Wound up snoozing for two-and-a-half hours (WTheck) this afternoon and now have a case of the groggies.

Carole ~ I usually enjoy the structure of a rotation, but I guess for now it's nice not to live by bells and fixed schedules...Hope those t'storms bypassed you...I hope I do get dismissed from the jury pool...My chiro gave me a hard time today about wearin' my flops. She wants me to wear sneakers in the summer. (Please.) Wonder if your nephew advocates the same.

Sunny ~ hope all is well.

Judy ~ How did DS's team fare in what must have been a very soggy match? Hope you had a cushioned spot while spectating.

Christine ~ Sending more back healing vibes your way. I had to be cautious with yoga for awhile. The up dogs did not agree with me...1100 now? Yikes!

Wendi ~ A run in new scenery? Can't blame you for not wanting to pass that up. Enjoy your visit with your grandmother.

Gloria ~ see below for some eye candy :7 Tomorrow's long run is scaled back to 7...Oh, I brought home my file for Socratic Circles and just need to track down one missing handout before copying and mailing. Since you won't be getting the book til the end of summer, I guess it's not a big rush. But I just didn't want you to think I'd forgotten. As soon as I organize my files a bit more, I'll take care of it. Here ya go...

Cesc Fabregas, another looker from the Spanish side:

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And the hunky Fabio Cannavaro of Italy (who hasn't played in the EC because of injury):

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My work here is done. :7

I know we've all been worried for our California friends. Thought I would post a slideshow I came across. Some unbelievable photos:

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/06/california_fires.html

And this was a satellite image taken by NASA on Monday:
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That is just mind-blowing to me.

[font face="bradley hand itc" size=+2]~Cathy[/font]

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"Do you want to feel my spatula?" Run, Fat Boy, Run
 
Christine: Yeah, whenever I go to the doc they tell me to rest, my body is a machine, you are running a lot, yada, yada, yada. At least my orthopedist is an athlete (Biking) and likes me so he understands. It seems like a chili cook off crowd would be down to earth. I bet you are wowing them right now with your white chicken chili. I have made that and it is delish! I have been too busy on ebay (WINNING MY NEW IPOD!!!!) to get my bike down, but will give it a go tonight. I am not a fan of the ladder. Glad you are feeling better!! :) Never really did get the focus today. Rats!

Wendi: Way to go on the five miles!!! I myself have been in sloth mode eating potato chips! Nice to be in beautiful places! :) By the way, I am always writing Cathe instead of Cathy too!

Cathy: Well my dear, that was quite a nap!! Not a stranger to those. I have not worked out either. Just not feeling like it. Thank you for the sugar! :) Whenever you get to mailing those out is fine. No hurry. I was going to ask you about it, but I know you are super organized and wouldn't have forgotten. ;-)

Well, just didn't get around to working out today. I figure it is the first complete rest day I've had all week, so I am not beating myself up to bad over it. However, I am an a!# and bought some reduced fat Ruffles and plowed some of those. I just love salty food. x( I will restrain for the rest of the night and start over tomorrow. Positive thinking, right? Hope everyone has a wonderful evening! :)
 
Cathy: I forgot to add this. I read what you wrote about the flip flops. I wear Chaco sandals in the summer and they have great support and I am picky. They are expensive, but you can even put them in the washer if they get dirty and they hold up well. I have had mine for two seasons so far and they show no sign of wear. The soles are really good. Just an FYI. :) DH is thinking about carrying them in the shop eventually. That would be really good for me because I could get another pair at cost!! }(
 
Judy...I'd love to have your rain. None here as of yet. Hope you and the kids enjoy DS15's game.

Gloria...KenpoX+ is a workout in the P90X+ group and it is kickboxing. I kinda missed those nice looking guys today too...:D..Way to go getting the iPod!!! Enjoy your rest day as they really are good for you...:)

Christine..So far no rain yet. We are still smoky, so not sure what we will about running tomorrow, most likely not real far. Glad your back is better, I wished you were closer as I am sure my nephew would help you...:)...I bet your Chicken Chili will be tasty!! Enjoy the party.

Wendi...no thunderstorms or rain yet so hopefully the prediction is off!! A couple of the closest fires merged so we are still fairly smoky. Glad you had a nice 5 miler.

Cathy..I definitely go through times when I enjoy rotation and times when I don't. I am just determined to get some weight off and doing a rotation seems to get me focused more that way. Nice eye candy, I pick #2! I am checking out that link about our fires...wow, what a Calif pic!! I will have to ask my nephew about the flip/flops versus sneakers. Not a fan of sweaty sneaker feet unless it is from working out, I pick flip flops, actually I love the Adidas addisage flops:
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Cathy...WOW again, the pics on that site are truly amazing...thank you for the link.

KenpoX+ was fun and now just relaxing. Might be a good time for some movies. I was going to rake some leaves but figured I would stay out of the smoke today..
 
Carole: I have been wearing that exact same pair for years now!! I cannot NOT wear something on my feet so those are like my house slippers. I even wear them in the winter with socks. I can't stand being bare foot. Thanks re: the ipod. I am on cloud 9 right now. You are right about the rest days. I am not feeling too guilty about that, but the chips. . . . that is another story. I love kickboxing. :)
 
Carole ~ That is funny. I used to wear the Adissage also. Now I have the Adilettes:
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I just can't stand wearing closed-toe shoes in the summer. I am a flop girl. I will just make sure I wear sneakers to my appointments, so I don't get nagged. Remember, this is the woman who wanted me to give up caffeine altogether. http://www.pic4ever.com/images/2020.gif AS IF! *lol*

Gloria ~ Ha, I wear my Adidas sandals with socks in the winter, too. Doc did not approve. http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif :7 I've never heard of Chaco. Will check it out. She wants me to get these Birkenstock-style sandals that will be custom-molded to my foot or something...I am joining you in forgoing the workout tonight. Just not feelin' it, after all...Super organized I am not, no. I am bad about filing things right away, and then they pile up. I don't know if that MIA handout is going to turn up, so I'm just going to email my friend and ask her to send it to me again.
 
Cathy: Chacos are sporty looking. I have always wanted the Birks, but never acted on it. I ordered mine from zappos.com because their customer service is the best. They are about $90-$100. I chose the kind that doesn't wrap around your toe. I am a geek and wear socks all the time, even to bed. Like I said to Carole, I can't stand bare feet. Mine are nasty looking from running and I am even missing a pinky toe nail right now. One of my summer school students asked me why I was wearing socks with sandals and I told her my feet get really cold. LOL! I didn't feel like going into the details. TMI, I know. Will you be using your hydration pack tomorrow? I am interested to see how you like it. Oh the piles. At the end of the year I just threw them out. I am a pile person as well. Maybe next year . . . Enjoy your rest, I am!
 
Hi Cheetahs.

Just a quickie to report that my work out is done...done LATE...but done. I did Kettlebell Goddess "strength and cardio kickbutt", "abs and core" and "upper body" premixes for a nice hour long full body work out.

I need to shower and grab dinner now but I'll be back to catch up on personals, etc in just a little bit so...

Stay tuned!:7
 
Shelly: Tons of prayers headed your way for your DSis and BIL!!!! (((HUGS))) I can only imagine how stressful this is for your entire family. So any luck with the house hunting today?

Cathy: Glad you had a fun night last night. I didn't get home and to bed until 3am. I slept until 8:45 this morning. That's unheard of!:eek: I could have slept even LONGER too!:p Sorry about the missed workout. You will make up for it tmrw no doubt!

Judy: How was DS' game in the rain? Still have butt DOMS? :7

Gloria: Congrats on the ipod win! Did ya wait until the last minutes to bid?

Christine: "I MAY do him at the gym today..." Oooh la la! Hope you had a good time! I sure am jealous!;) }( :7

Wendi: Glad you were able to enjoy a nice run this morning. I don't blame you for not wanting to kb with no fans or a/c on an upper floor. YIKES, I think I'd die!LOL

Carole: Hope you enjoyed Tony today!}(
 
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