Lurkers Invitation June

[janiejoey]

Janie, that's funny! My husband did that on his own birthday a year ago - he called himself one year older than he was We claimed he just wanted extra presents Regardless, your Joey is doing great and you are too. You are making me want to buy power max, btw, though I still need to learn LowMax, having only gone through that one once. You are right: that cleaning bug is a powerful force. I'm doing more general barn cleanup today, and have spent an hour at it. I'd also like to repot some of my indoor plants during the hot part of the day. A hanging Christmas cactus, one with bright fuscha blossoms in the winter, is expanding out of it's pot! And a pothos looks like he intends to take over our entertainment center. BTW ... are you still playing Oblivion ... ?

Hee hee hee ... come to think of it, when my new bench came, the picture on the topmost box was of the whole setup, which includes a big power cage (squat rack etc) as well as the bench. DH saw it first, and his only worried comment was that he didn't know where I'd fit it in the *library*. That sounds like a resigned acceptance that ultimately I'm going to need to fit one of those in the house, doesn't it???

BTW, yesterday's STS was *wonderful* with the new bench, doing the various chest moves. I absolutely feel spoiled to death. I played with different angles, loved the quick change from seat/bench to flat, and it was so nice not to be on the floor! Janie, I thought very carefully about your advice while I was doing the moves, though. It would have been very easy to let my arms flop too low.

Deborah, If you do buy PowerMax, just remember if I can go all the way through it (most of the time) then it might not be as hard as you like. It still challenges me though. That and Rhythmic Step. Haven't made it through that one yet, but almost, and only on days when I have a lot of energy.

I just have gotten rid of most of my plants from about 20 down to two. I did that because we will be traveling starting this Fall and don't want to interrupt anybody's life just to water plants for me while I'm gone. It's just not fair. Spent too many years doing that to my loved ones, not anymore. It was really difficult, but our place looks so much better now, and hardly any work anymore. I use to spend 1 hour +, watering plants every two weeks, and that's not counting repotting, fertilizing...

I do still play Oblivion. Such a great place to discover things. People tell me I act like a teenage boy sometimes. I wonder why? LOL

Your poor hubby, I wonder where his mind was looking at that box with that big contraption on the front of the box. LOL That's is so funny.

Glad you are aware not to flop your arms too low. I know how you feel, it's a joy to have nice equipment.

Well - how is everybody?
For myself - I had a great weekend canoeing - my DH and I and the pups went out on the water and spent all day paddling Saturday. We always seem to have a great time together. We were supposed to meet his sisters for dinner at 5pm so we hurriedly got ourselves cleaned up and went out to visit them. That was fun too.

I decided to do a little 4th of July decorating. I usually decorate for all the little and big holidays - just a bit (except for Christmas when I go OVER THE TOP) sometimes just a couple of items - sometimes a whole lot of things. I only had some candles, an Uncle Sam figurine and a banner to put out - and decided - hey - I NEED MORE STUFF!!!! I went on a crusade on Sunday to find all this stuff I just had to have. More candles, a table runner, a red, white and blue platters to put on top of my kitchen cabinets, tea towels, etc. It still isn't "too much" but I was all satisfied with myself - what a nice job I do decorating. I usually think my DH is appreciative of these things I do - but he probably thinks it is more ridiculous than anything else. I was happy though.

Janie -doing anything special for Joey for his birthday? It is not everyday that you turn 71 - right? Oh well - it is funny but I sometimes forget how old my DH is too. I seem to remember my own age alright though.

Hope everyone has a good day out there!!

Shoegal, Never been canoeing. I bet it was a blast! Having fun/dinner with relatives is enjoyable. I'll be doing some of that stuff very soon. Planning on going East of the mountains to visit in 2 or 3 weeks from now. Will stay about a week. Decorating is great. I use to do it all the time and I always went overboard. Have fun!!!!!

Joey's daughter wanted to take him and I out on his birthday to dinner, but Joey asked kindly that all he wanted to do was for her to get a pizza so we can eat it out on our deck. Simple, and away from the background noise surrounding a restaurant where he can't hear anything. He hates all the distractions and just wanted to be able to relax at home with loved ones. Isn't that sweet? We have one favorite place that we go to, and it's an Asian buffet that is less crowed and we get our money's worth.

Hi all,

It's another gorgeous day outside - my last vacation day for awhile, so I'm running with this fit of getting-things-organized-and-neatened-up that has come upon me. DH is wondering if I am ill So far no workout today, but that's planned for tonight. It may not be a good day for a lower body workout, though, with all the bark spreading and so on. I'm torn - does it make more sense to work a body part to failure on a day when you're already tired - when you've pre-exhausted the muscle? Or to wait until a day when you're not tired? There's always the upper body, which has not worked as hard as the lower.

And now back to the task of putting bark everywhere that DH has weeded. I abhore weeding; he doesn't mind doing it. The bark-spreading is much better exercise and that's the task I claim as my own.

Deborah, Last vacation day already? Spreading bark for me is a full body aerobic workout. When you are tired, listen to your body and don't overdo it. Truly does not do a body good. Seriously. Relax a little. Let your body heal from all the work you put it through. Give at least a day between those hard working days you do, if life will allow you to. During the Winter when things aren't in so much demand, then use your workouts/rotations/routines to the max, to continue training your body as you did during the Spring and Summer. Is Fall busy for you as well?

Yesterday, Joey, Molly and I went hiking. We didn't go far, but we drove to a great hiking place only 10 miles or so away from where we live. After our hike we wanted to experience a better place next time, so we hunted around that area in our vehicle and spotted a great place. It is near Mason Lake and their are trails all over the place. Next week we'll do that one and for a much longer walk. We most likely will get our bikes out again too. Heck, we may even get our boat out. I sure hope so.

Today is a shopping day for me, so I'm off to do that.

Have a great day everyone, see ya all tomorrow.

Janie

 

[MDolfiniReed]

Hey guys, back among the exercising crew. Did Kick Max today then I did kick the kid out of bed max. It's 12 noon already--jeesch!

Thanks for the information on your experiences with teenagers and texting. I just don't get it. It is constant. WHAT could they possibly be talking about? At work, I don't believe we have this issue with the 20-somethings texting. Quite frankly, they are too dang busy to be texting their friends during work. And in this economy, who wants to risk losing a good job? I'm hoping it's a phase but it's still annoying. I go back and forth between being annoyed and just letting it go. Most of the time, I figure that Chels is only here for a few weeks, so I need to just let it go. Not really my problem.

Shadowpup: it's been gorgeous weather here this week in the mid-atlantic, as well. Clear, warm sunshine, breezy, and no humidity. Perfect summer weather. Sounds like you guys already are thinking about the exercise room. I'm wondering if you find that there are certain pieces of equipment that you don't use much anymore? I just find it amazing that you manage to get so much into a day: work, exercise, the horses, taking care of your farm, the house. Wow!

Janie: Happy Birthday to Joey--hope ya'll do something fun to commemorate the day.

Hi to Laura--hope you are enjoying a beautiful week in Colorado.

We'll be cleaning or waxing something here on the boat this afternoon. Not sure what yet.
~michelle

 

[ladubose]

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Hi Ladies!

Me and the girls are in Atlanta for 11 days, we arrived yesterday evening and came back to the house and swam in the pool until 9:30 pm it was a beautiful southern evening with lightening bugs flying around and the sounds of crickets and ciciadids in the warm air.

I did Kickmax on Sunday the day before we left, and I just did my Mother's in-law Turbo Jam and Turbo Sculpt with Chaelene. It was ok I don't really like dancing around while lifting weights and I am not the biggest fan of compound movements either. But it is burning calories right?

Shadowpup: I think it so funny you called your big day a Laura day!! I feel like I haven't had one of those in awhile myself!! I agree with Michelle I think the days must be longer for you in order for you to get everything in that you do! Or you are super, super efficient! Haven't had a chance to listen to your blog yet but maybe will get a chance while I am here

Janey: Happy Birthday to your Joey!! You guys seem so lucky to have one another and truly seem to appreciate each other. I can feel the love you have for him through your posts! I have no idea what Oblivion is!!

Shoegal: so is your back better? Sounds like you had a great canoe trip, remember to always button your belly button to the spine while you paddling and boating does require a lot of bending over so make sure you bend your knees not just hinge at the back to lift things in and out of the boat. Things I am sure you already do....

Michelle: yes I think that 13 year old girls are very selfish and extremely concerned about their friends at this age. Try not to let the texting get to you to much, set some appropriate boundaries, such as no texting at the table, and then ignore the rest. I recently started texting a little and find it effective for things like a grocery list for my DH or directions but not as a mode for a real conversation. But it is the way now and really nothing we can do or say is going to change that, however while she is with you you are perfectly within your power to establish boundaries with it.!

Ok Kids are pestering me to get off the computer and into the pool!!

 

[Shoegal]

Last night - I did Muscle Endurance - YES! all of it and have discovered that all of this resting has caused me to lose strength and my abs are actually sore! That almost never happens. I'm not complaining - I understand the importance of resting and recovering after my back injury. It is just disheartening - I was up to about 17 push ups on my toes - now - nothing. Well, back to drawing board. It was really wonderful to workout - long and hard - and to sweat. I really missed it.

I went to the Banana Republic today to take advantage of this $15 off they had given me out of the kindness of their hearts and to get me in the store - (the coupon ended today) and bought like crazy. They were having a sale - my hands were tied - what could I do ??? Put back the beautiful clothes that I was thoroughly convinced I needed? Never would have happened if DH wasn't out of town I'll tell you - but I'm glad that was the case. Now I am also convinced that I need red shoes. Yes - need red shoes to go with this red top I bought. Come on people - you can see the necessity of these purchases? - Can't you?

Alright - tonight let's see - I'll be working out - haven't determined what that will be - but I'll be sweating.

Laura - yes - back is better - much better - but I decided not to settle for the slight ache I had been feeling for awhile - but to continue to stretch and use ice and to be protective of my back. I easily slip back into some bad habits in that area. Also - I made a deal with God not to eat Cheez Its or have wine all week. I figured He would be the only one I would listen to - if I had made it with myself I would make other deals that negated the previous deal. I'm sneaky that way.

Janie - Yeah - I'm like Joey - like Pizza a whole bunch - and I have to tell you - nothing beats the deck. DH and I are enjoying ours immensely. We light all the Tiki torches and candles and sit out there with the pups. I think that is perfect for a birthday dinner. Enjoy yourself. What do you mean that you tore out plants!!??? I would have watered them for you.

Shadowpup - I love to clean and to organize too - well - I don't know - sometimes I really like it. I suppose we all get into those moods and we go to town. I loved organizing my DH's entire house when I moved in - he seemed not to utilize the space - at all!! Now - I've packed it (rather neatly) with my seasonal/holiday decorations.

Ok - I must go - but hope everyone is enjoying themselves on this lovely summer day.

 

[Shoegal]

Last day of June - see you all in JULY!!!

 

[janiejoey]

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