KK's October Check In

[Netta]

Good morning,
Decided I would start Cathe's October Rotation as it has Slow & Heavy in it and I had planned on doing something with S&H. Today was S&H Shoulders, then about 20 minutes of Imax2. Have a bike ride with a girlfriend after work today. Last night's golfing was very fun. 2 other girlfriends and DH went along with us. He had packed a nice cooler of drinks. I golfed pretty well, plus it was lots of fun and a nice evening.

Janie, ((((hugs)))) for you! I can't even imagine how discouraging it can be. Glad you have your DH for support at home and you have us to share with. We're with you and care about you. Do you have any more paintings in the works? How are the soap writings going?

Karen, I'm so glad you are moving. Poor Georgie! He must have been petrified! Yep, you need to get out of that situation. So glad the weight is moving in the right way.

Hi to everyone.

 

[janiejoey]

Jeanette, The Oct. rotation looks so very tough. Maybe next week (hoping) Joey and I can start on it as well. So glad you were able to get your golfing in with your friends and hubby.

The breast packing isn't as bad as I thought it would be. It feels different in a sense that things are already better than before and healing already. Does that make since? I'm going to be OK, I know it.

KK, I'm glad you are moving too, now I can breath a sigh of relief for you. Get out of there ASAP! Your little Georgie, how terrifying it must have been for him. He was very lucky this time around.

Rhea, Tammy, you out there?

Janie

 

[Rhea]

Good morning!

KK - glad you are moving out of that place. Poor Georgie, I'm sure he was glad to be in the house and away from those big dogs. I hope your move goes well. I definately do not like to move, but anticipate one in my near future too. Yuck.

Jeanette - you are just the golfing maniac! I'm glad you are getting a lot in; it can be a fun sport (and there are days that you wonder why you even bother with golfing.)

Janie - sorry to hear about the doc appointment. Hopefully you will heal faster now.

Well, I had better get to work. Lots to do and never enough time.

 

[janiejoey]

Rhea, I know you are awfully busy, but I just want to say I've missed you. Thats all. When do you think you will be moving? When you get the most perfect job right? LOL! Still giving you good vibes for that.

Janie

 

[FitToRide]

Hi!
Glad everybody is doing okay. Hi to Rhea. Karen, glad you found a new place. I'm sure your cat will have a good time exploring new places. Janie, I'm so glad you can see healing FINALLY. That has to be so heartening. Big cheer! Jeanette, I'll have to go check out the new October workout. I haven't been over there yet. I'm doing one that is a body part a day. I've actually managed to work out like 4 days in a row so that is some kind of record here lately. Today is shoulders with Pyramids and Muscle Max along with CTX Step and Intervals cardio. I'm really enjoying this rotation. This week has been using Pyramids and Muscle Max, next week looks like Pure Strengh with some interesting cardio thrown in, followed by Gym Styles and SH for the 3rd and 4th weeks.

I rode on Monday with my neighbor and I rode this morning by myself. Had such a good ride. My horse was really good. Weather wasn't as pretty as it has been but it was cool! Fall has definitely arrived. We ran across lots of deer. There is this big buck I've seen a few times, and I saw him again today. I haven't been able to get close enough to count the points, but he has a big rack above his head. No turkeys today though. They are always fun to run across. They look so funny running away.

We are still hoping to get the deck totally done soon. We are waiting for the last of the handrail stuff to come in; they didn't order correctly. The mason is getting ready to do the columns though. They delivered the blocks and sand yesterday. He is going to go about 4 ft up the wooden support posts and then the block will be faced with the same stone that we did the fireplace/chimney with. If we ever get it done, I'll have to get some pictures.

Well, I've got to get back to work. Have a good one everyone!

Tammy

 

[Author]

Good Evening!

Hi! Today was a short cardio from CTX and a stretch and then off to the races. My landlord here is being extremely nasty -- exceedingly so -- I may have to go and find out what rights I have as a renter -- I do believe that an apartment being broken into (and there's some other security problems) is reason enough to leave. At least I hope so.

Jeanette, looks like you've got some tough rotations ahead of you. Go to it! How was the bike ride after work?

Janie, glad that the breast now feels as if it's healing. Keep us informed, okay?

Rhea, I've missed you, too. How's the workouts going? I hate moving, too. But I have someone helping me, which is very cool. Regardless of what the landlord says, I really do have to move.

Tammy, so glad to see you here again. I love those Pyramids and ME -- some of my favorite workouts. Some of those rides must be simply gorgeous. I'm in awe.

Wish me luck with this landlord. Not only is he being a pain, he is being extremely insulting, and there's never a cause for that. I'm going to offer to put out a sign and try to get another renter in here and hopefully, that will help to soothe his extraordinarily lax and insulting tongue.

Have a super day tomorrow. I'll be at the library documenting every single communication I've ever had with the man...

 

[Netta]

Morning,
Today was Slow & Heavy Biceps, Triceps and abs. I left out a few bicep exercises (wrist curls, barbell work) . Yesterday's bike ride was good, girlfriend and I had a nice ride. Today is a golf lesson, one of the last ones probably as we get near to winter.

Karen, I hope you can get out of that place. Hang in there in dealing with the nasty landlord. What a pain. Will be worth it to get out of that place though.

Tammy, you sound so like me when I was into horses. Loved my trailrides then too. I found the springtime as more of a time when the horses would fool around. Sounds like a nice deck you have going.

Janie, I just modify the October rotation. I just don't have the time or patience to go over an hour, even 45 minutes is good for me (like today). I always feel pressured because I don't want to be late for work. I enjoy my Saturday workouts more as I can be more leisurely. I'm glad you are feeling better about the breast healing. I think the mind has so much to do with how we feel.

Rhea, yep, I'm a golfing idiot. I hope I don't get to the point where I'm too focused on the score. Right now, if I have a nice drive or putt, I enjoy it.

Nice workouts today,

 

[Rhea]

Good morning!

Janie - KK, you both are so cute, thanks. I know I haven't been much of a "talker" lately, I've been in my "hermit" mode. I think it is because I am not very happy at this job and want to be down in a different job with DH. (Of course, he doesn't help with whining at me about his job, etc.) I'm not so sure about moving jobs right now anyway with the economy. I'm very secure here, can't fire me unless I totally screw up something. Anywho...thanks again, made me smile and chuckle.

Jeanette - my competiveness comes out when I golf. I've probably gone down hill since I have not golfed this year, but maybe next year I will pick it up. No more major house projects to do, at least at this house.

Well, yesterday I tried Tony Horton's one on one trainer....plyo legs. I did not do as much as he did, but that is good since I'm realllllllly sore this morning. Wow, does that workout sneak up on you. I think today I'll pop in one of the master series, Upper, middle, lower maybe? I still haven't done this one (have had it for months, but was scared away from it when I watched it) I just need to get in there and do it. That way I'll be sore all over for tomorrow's massage? How's that for a plan.

Well, back to the salt mine....Have a great day everyone.

p.s. Janie - love the Halloween meez!

 

[janiejoey]

Morning,

Sitting here with a cup of black joe. Tastes so good!

Tammy, I would love to go riding with you one day. I love the woods and all its glory. To come across animals in their natural habitat is fantastic! I also love the ocean, with the wind, surfs, and birds. I live in a place where in just 2 or 3 hours I can see ocean, (I live in the woods), desert, and rain forest. It's the best place ever for me to live, surrounded by all that beauty. I bet you can't wait for the deck to be finished. Pictures please. Great on your workouts, your doing a wonderful job.

KK, I've had landlords before too. Every single one of them were very nasty! Why is that? Because they can lord over us? No punt intended (well, maybe a little). I'm so sorry you have to go through this. You could talk to LauraMax. She is very updated on these things. I think you might know her (maybe you mentioned her before). She is on the forum quite often and will give you plenty of heads up and information on what to do. Even if you might lose money on this my suggestion, is to leave as soon as possible, even if you lose money. It just isn't worth the pain you have to endure with this nasty obnoxious person. If you had to pay a cleaning fee or anyother fee for staying there, you most likely won't get it back anyway. I know that type very well. I'll say a rosary for you. OK?

Jeanette, Hope your golf lesson went well. The end of seasons are always a little sad for me. No more golfing or biking because of the weather. Yet in the Winter there is snow stuff to do! So on we go. Definitely make the rotation work for you. I don't know how most people work it into their lives anyway when they work, have children, and all that stuff. Modify, it's OK.

I just got a call form my groomer, I'm suppose to have two of my animals in for a hair cut. Got to go!

I'm back now I can finish my message.

Rhea, separation from your honey has got to be the hardest thing ever! I know that your job is in a safe mode, what a bummer. Could he try and find a job near home? Would that be possible at all? Shoot, I feel for you two. I would be in hermit mode as well. Great job on your workouts. Don't let anything intimidate you when it comes to workouts, just do the best you can and then it is a perfect workout for you. You can't do better than that.

My lye I ordered came in Friday, YEAH! Take care everyone, I'm off to make soap.

Janie
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[Rhea]

Good afternoon!

Janie - DH just got his job away from this area this summer. We plan on being "city" folks for a few years at some higher paying jobs for the bump in our retirements. Both of us work in political type arenas and being in a small rural community grates on you after a while. We've been here for almost 15 years and it is time for a break. I just hope I can get the break too.

 

[Netta]

Good morning,
Today was supposed to be Step Fit, which I don't own, so I subbed with 25 minutes of Rhythmic step, then added on 20 minutes of Christi Taylors's Cardio Collectibles. Finished off with some stretching. Tomorrow is supposed to be woodcutting, but it may be raining. Sunday looks sunny so woodcutting instead of a bike ride, I'm sure, as we need to get the winter's wood in soon. My golf lesson yesterday was fantastic! I think my instructor is terrific! Think he will be here until the start of December, so may get another couple months of lessons in.

Karen, we had a dry winter last year so the biking continued. You just have to have the right clothes to stay out in the cold. Of course, if there is snow, ice or rain, a no-go for me.

Rhea, glad you liked the Tony workout. I have a dread again for leg workouts. Just not my favorite and that's where I need to firm up the most. Hope you have a most enjoyable, relaxing massage today.

Karen, hope you are okay. Miss you when you aren't able to post.

Hope everyone has a great weekend,

 

[janiejoey]

Morning all,

Will be making soap today again, at least for another week or so. Then I think all my recipes will have been made, and back to writing and hopefully finishing it soon. I now have to put all (60 I think) recipes in the computer. Lots of mundane stuff, that you have to watch very carefully.

I'll be stretching my lower half today, I have to at least move around a little, its bugging the heck out of me not being able to exercise.

Jeanette, I like your substitutions for Step Fit. You are doing very well on this rotation. Good luck on getting wood for the Winter, it is not an easy job. Aw, I'm glad you are able to get in a couple of more months of golf in.

Rhea, 15 years in one place does seem like it might be time for a change. I hope good things for you and your hubby and I'll keep my fingers crossed.

KK, I didn't see a post from last night? Hope everything is OK. Please post soon so I don't have to worry. I wouldn't say anything except that is not at all like you.

Hi Tammy, how is that beautiful country life treating you?

I can't believe it's Friday already! Have great weekends everyone. I don't know about you but I'll be on the forum this weekend if anyone else once to join me. I do have a life, but I'm worried about Karen and want to know she is OK. She was having big problems with her landlord.

Janie

 

[Author]

Good Afternoon!

Sorry I didn't post yesterday. When I opened up my email, I had such a nasty note from the landlord (I think he called me every vile name you can think of), that I packed up my things and left as though the wind were at my back.

He's really quite nasty -- I've not seen anything like it. He also took me for a ride. I didn't read the lease because I knew him personally and trusted him -- the lease had two things in it that I didn't know about -- one was an extra month's rent (besides the month's notice) as a fee -- then there were cleaning fees, etc., etc. I cleaned the apartment from top to bottom, however, before I left. Left it as I found it.

I've learned my lesson the hard way. My name doesn't go on any more leases or any more anything unless I have read it cover to cover -- even if the person is a personal friend -- especially then, I guess.

I'll pay him his money...oh, so slowly -- over time. No one -- no one has the right to say to another person the things this man has said to me.

Anyway, my new place is bigger and better and SAFE. No break-ins, no tenants going to jail for possession, etc. Last night was the first night I've gone to bed without pepperspay at my head and within easy grasp.

Anyway, no workout yesterday, but today was HSC -- 51 minute premix. I'm with you, Jeanette. My life is so busy that I can rarely, rarely, rarely afford to do more than an hour workout. I'm so hoping that Cathe will come out with another sort of CTX series -- I so love that series. Although of course the Intensity series is my favorite.

Jeanette, your workouts still look really intense -- so glad that you are ablt to get out with friends for rides and golf.

Tammy, I so understand what you're going through -- being at a job when you'd rather do something else, and yet you need to stay because of the economy. But I know you'll come through this well. Hang in there. My legs are kinda fried today, also.

Rhea, wow, even though you've been in the country for a while, the change is always...well, a change. But have fun with it! No matter what I know you'll do well.

Janie, your graphics are so wonderful. Each day I wonder what else you're going to post. So, how are you doing? Things healing well? Am so glad that you have your lye. I'm paying so much more attention to soaps lately.

Anyway, take care, everyone. Have a super day!

Okay, so I gotta go to laundry and finish unpacking and write up my experience with this landlord from day one -- for my own sanity.

 

[janiejoey]

KK, I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I had a feeling you might, landlords are notorious for that especially ones that you know.

Great to see you out of there, and I'm so sorry you have to pay him money, but that also is notorious. I've been there, done that. Will never ever rent again. When we travel, we take our home with us, (an RV or camper).

I'm doing OK. Will be seeing my PS this Monday. I hope everything will be good, I think so.

Did a stretch today and made soap. That is so much fun to do!

While you write up your landlord, give him a piece of my mind too.

Take care and try to get this behind you mentally. I know it's tough.

Janie

 

[Rhea]

Wow, KK, I can't believe that a landlord would stop to calling his tenants names. What good does that do? Especially one that you know...wow, I'm so glad that you are out of there. How's Georgie? He is probably liking the new place too. I'm so glad that you are safer. Makes it much easier to sleep at night.

Janie - I'll probably be popping in on the forum this weekend. Not much planned. I really should get some little repairs done, but I'm not feeling much like doing them. I might clean the house, finish laundry, mundane things like that. I think I will finally finish making the shower curtain and even do some quilting. Hmm, without DH there, I could move the sewing maching into the living room and have the big tv for entertainment while I sew......That sounds pretty tempting. I just night have to do that tomorrow. Nobody sees the house but me.

Well, I had better get back to work and at least pretend I'm being productive. Talk to you later!

 

[janiejoey]

Rhea,

You know, I think I'll clean my house too. You are an inspiration. As soon as I make a couple batches of soap. Am I procrastinating?

Great idea on moving the sewing machine. Would love to see your quilt. I bet it's beautiful. Pictures please, even if it's still being worked on.

Talk with you later,

Janie

 

[Author]

Good Evening!

Hope you all had a great weekend. Mine was good but spent doing write ups on this landlord -- not any time put in to course. Drat!

Rhea and Janie, did you get all that cleaning done?

Well, Sunday's are when I look over the week ahead and do my planning, so here is what I plan for this next week:

Mon: IMAX 2
Tues: ME
Wed: short cardio and stretch
Thurs: cardio & Weights
Fri: Bootcamp from the 4DS -- cardio only
Sat: Intensity series Boot Camp
Sun: Off

Hope you all have a wonderful day tomorrow.

 

[janiejoey]

Oh you guys, I'm so scared. I couldn't sleep at all last night. My breast smells so badly. I hope I'm not losing my breast.

I see my PS today and have a lot more questions I need answered. I also wrote a message to my regular doctor and told her I will come by after I see my PS and hope she can get me in today to take a look.

Please send good vibes or prayers my way, this has taken a toll on me, and I'm really frightened. Let's just hope all is well.

Janie

 

[Netta]

Oh Janie,
Big hugs and you will be in my prayers and thoughts today. I can't imagine what you are going through. One thing for sure, you are one very strong woman and will get through this. ((((HUGS))).

No formal workouts for me this weekend, but we did cut firewood both days so I got lots of old fashioned hard work in there. Wood pile is looking better. Monday is my rest day so no formal workout this morning either, though I will do a bike ride tonite.

Karen, I'm so glad you've moved! It's such a drain when you don't feel safe. Your schedule of workouts looks good.

Rhea, hope you got lots done this weekend.

 

[Rhea]

Good morning!

Prayers and (((HUGS))) your way Janie. Postive vibes that everything will be fine. Hang in there.

Didn't do squat this weekend housework wise; a little laundry; a lot of lazy. But I did manage to do workouts. I did some P90 Master Series stuff....Core Cardio and Cardio Intervals. I think I will probably do another P90 today, just not sure which one yet.

Hope everyone else is doing great. Have a good day!