Pentagenarians and Beyond: June 1, 2025
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Traildoggie
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Good morning. we rode the regular trail this morning. the knee issue is increasingly a problem. we will hopefully get definite plans when his dentist calls back & hopefully sees him tomorrow to evaluate whats needed. dental work and an orthopedic procedure need to be separated in time. antibiotics are not sufficient. it could not be a much worse time to have a crown break.
Peaceful Rainbow
Cathlete
I ended up taking a rest day yesterday and today I did an IMAX Mix and STS Disk 4.
Valerie that's really lousy timing for your husband to need a crown replaced. I hope that they can get it done quickly. It's too bad that the end up your drive home was so unpleasant. Is kitty opening things only in one direction or both. When I had cats that will open cupboards, I find they are either right or left pawed and tend to move things with only one side.
Diane Sue I hope that you are able to find a good path forward with exercise. Back issues can be hard to figure out the best things to do.
Hi Shannon, Carolyn and Judy.
Valerie that's really lousy timing for your husband to need a crown replaced. I hope that they can get it done quickly. It's too bad that the end up your drive home was so unpleasant. Is kitty opening things only in one direction or both. When I had cats that will open cupboards, I find they are either right or left pawed and tend to move things with only one side.
Diane Sue I hope that you are able to find a good path forward with exercise. Back issues can be hard to figure out the best things to do.
Hi Shannon, Carolyn and Judy.
WD
Cathlete
Nothing much going on here. I am still resting. I did set on the spin bike and pedal sitting upright just to see if I could. Not much time, just checking. They have down for me to walk starting at 5 minutes at a time increasing time and distance. So far I only walk around the back yard while outside with the dog or just to get up and move some rather than just sit and lie down. The pup woke me up at 5 this morning whining because thunderstorms with lots of lightening was going on. He is okay if I am in the room with him.
Valerie, my mother and grandmother only lived to be in their 60's. Genetics does make a difference. Even before this procedure I had made turns and toe reaches differently. More of a hip hinge with knees bent so I could keep my back straight. One foot in front a bit to kneel down to pick something up or do something from the floor or trim a shrub. My neck and upper back issues have been on going and I do not like the pain that comes if I forget to be careful. Getting crowns done take some time. Hopefully things go quickly. I had a dentist appointment that I forgot about this week and changed it to a month later. It is just a regular one, but just not wanting to go.
Carolyn, nice work on Jane Adams Yoga this morning.
Cathy, good job on the I Max mix and STS disc 4.
Valerie, my mother and grandmother only lived to be in their 60's. Genetics does make a difference. Even before this procedure I had made turns and toe reaches differently. More of a hip hinge with knees bent so I could keep my back straight. One foot in front a bit to kneel down to pick something up or do something from the floor or trim a shrub. My neck and upper back issues have been on going and I do not like the pain that comes if I forget to be careful. Getting crowns done take some time. Hopefully things go quickly. I had a dentist appointment that I forgot about this week and changed it to a month later. It is just a regular one, but just not wanting to go.
Carolyn, nice work on Jane Adams Yoga this morning.
Cathy, good job on the I Max mix and STS disc 4.
Traildoggie
Cathlete
Cathy Puss is ambidextrous!. he opens both right and left doors and cabinets. he didnt know how when he first got here. learned quickly. he opened some full size doors that didnt latch completely so he could check out our exercise room. its so nice to know DH has gotten attached to him too.
DH knew he broke "something". worse if it had been a tooth . half the crown sheared off. according to what i read, any dental procedure requires a wait before an orthopedic implant. 2-3 weeks is what I read. your mouth is populated by huge amounts of bacteria( all the brushing and mouthwash really dont do much for bacteria) any procedure will introduce them into the bloodstream. if he had already had the orthopedic implant, it would be several months before he could safely get a dental procedure done. i expect there are ways around this in an emergency but Dr google didnt tell me what. newly implanted devices are a site for bacteria to adhere.
We did not need this! in addition, our dentist just sold his practice. a new person in the last month we've never met. tomorrow will be interesting. hopefully this can get done faster than usual or else knee will need to be put off. temp crowns always fall off early. we have a call in to the surgery scheduling team too.
the women on mothers side lived long (miserable every minute,) to mid to late 90's. my mother and grandmother were 98. my fathers side was very few people and mid 70's.
diane sue congrats on doing a restrained bit on a bike. even if not a real workout, it makes you feel better, doesnt it? it feels so wrong doing nothing but a little sure helps. genetics matter but so do lifestyle choices. I've dodged the T2 diabetes, hypertension, ulcers, plenty of things that were part of my family's history.
DH knew he broke "something". worse if it had been a tooth . half the crown sheared off. according to what i read, any dental procedure requires a wait before an orthopedic implant. 2-3 weeks is what I read. your mouth is populated by huge amounts of bacteria( all the brushing and mouthwash really dont do much for bacteria) any procedure will introduce them into the bloodstream. if he had already had the orthopedic implant, it would be several months before he could safely get a dental procedure done. i expect there are ways around this in an emergency but Dr google didnt tell me what. newly implanted devices are a site for bacteria to adhere.
We did not need this! in addition, our dentist just sold his practice. a new person in the last month we've never met. tomorrow will be interesting. hopefully this can get done faster than usual or else knee will need to be put off. temp crowns always fall off early. we have a call in to the surgery scheduling team too.
the women on mothers side lived long (miserable every minute,) to mid to late 90's. my mother and grandmother were 98. my fathers side was very few people and mid 70's.
diane sue congrats on doing a restrained bit on a bike. even if not a real workout, it makes you feel better, doesnt it? it feels so wrong doing nothing but a little sure helps. genetics matter but so do lifestyle choices. I've dodged the T2 diabetes, hypertension, ulcers, plenty of things that were part of my family's history.
irongrl
Cathlete
We’ve got a lot going on so I haven’t been online much. I did work all day Saturday but was off yesterday. We did some shopping and worked on a few things at home. I did 30 minutes of rowing and a short core workout.
Carolyn-Nice job with Jane Adams Gentle Yoga.
Valerie-I’m really sorry about your husband’s crown. That is bad timing with his knee surgery and having to see a new dentist. I hope everything goes well today.
Cathy-Nice job with your rest day and IMAX Mix and STS Disk 4.
Diane Sue-I’m glad you are doing well after the procedure. I hope you can find the right workouts for you and have less pain. it sounds like you are doing all the right things.
Hi to Shannon
Carolyn-Nice job with Jane Adams Gentle Yoga.
Valerie-I’m really sorry about your husband’s crown. That is bad timing with his knee surgery and having to see a new dentist. I hope everything goes well today.
Cathy-Nice job with your rest day and IMAX Mix and STS Disk 4.
Diane Sue-I’m glad you are doing well after the procedure. I hope you can find the right workouts for you and have less pain. it sounds like you are doing all the right things.
Hi to Shannon
SRP
Cathlete
Good morning, everyone. Friday was another rest day. I went grocery shopping after work and then took Sara for an extra walk. Saturday was a lovely day of yard work, and it made me happy. Sunday was yet another rest day, LOL. Maybe I am ready to get back on track now.
Cathy – Very cool about Derek’s celebrity status. Yes, I have feast or famine at work too. Just a few months ago, I was working overtime and even on a weekend or two. Now nothing. Ugh. I’m glad your mom was being positive last week and glad your dad got a break. Ah man, I sure do miss the Imax workouts. Those were awesome. But no step for me. See Diane’s section.
Carolyn – Good job with Cardio Step Jam and yoga. Yum, homemade bread! What kind did you make? Yes indeed, we do definitely need an occasional unplanned rest day or two or three!
Diane – It’s good to hear from you. I’ve been wondering how you are doing. I really hope the kyphoplasty helps you. You’ve been in pain for a long time! And best wishes as you recover and then find new ways to exercise. I am a writer and graphic designer for the fund raising department in a hospital. I produce case statements that our development officers use when they approach people for donations. Apparently there is not a big need at the moment. Oh, I really love step workouts too! But I can’t do them. My feet are weird and they can’t tolerate all the turning and pivoting anymore. I’ve even tried it using a mat for the “step.” No luck. So I’m stuck with low impact drill workouts.
Valerie – Your poor DH is getting hit by all sorts of crap! I hope he can get in soon to have his crown replaced, because it sounds like he really, really needs to get his poor knee fixed. I’m glad Puss made it okay while you were gone.
Judy – How’s the bathroom reno coming along? I’m glad you got off on Sunday. It was probably really nice to have one quiet day.
Cathy – Very cool about Derek’s celebrity status. Yes, I have feast or famine at work too. Just a few months ago, I was working overtime and even on a weekend or two. Now nothing. Ugh. I’m glad your mom was being positive last week and glad your dad got a break. Ah man, I sure do miss the Imax workouts. Those were awesome. But no step for me. See Diane’s section.
Carolyn – Good job with Cardio Step Jam and yoga. Yum, homemade bread! What kind did you make? Yes indeed, we do definitely need an occasional unplanned rest day or two or three!
Diane – It’s good to hear from you. I’ve been wondering how you are doing. I really hope the kyphoplasty helps you. You’ve been in pain for a long time! And best wishes as you recover and then find new ways to exercise. I am a writer and graphic designer for the fund raising department in a hospital. I produce case statements that our development officers use when they approach people for donations. Apparently there is not a big need at the moment. Oh, I really love step workouts too! But I can’t do them. My feet are weird and they can’t tolerate all the turning and pivoting anymore. I’ve even tried it using a mat for the “step.” No luck. So I’m stuck with low impact drill workouts.
Valerie – Your poor DH is getting hit by all sorts of crap! I hope he can get in soon to have his crown replaced, because it sounds like he really, really needs to get his poor knee fixed. I’m glad Puss made it okay while you were gone.
Judy – How’s the bathroom reno coming along? I’m glad you got off on Sunday. It was probably really nice to have one quiet day.
Peaceful Rainbow
Cathlete
Today I did STS Disk 5 which is back and triceps. I'm going to the zoo on Tuesdays and I've decided I'm gioing to add going to my parents every week instead of every other till they close in October. My Dad lost his balance and fell the other night and of course when I offered the next day to go down and take him to urgent care because his head put a hole in the wall! He said no. I'll give another futile attempt to making him see reason. The ramp has been done for a few days and my Mom still refuses to use it. We'll see how long she holds out.
Valerie I hope they can start the process for you Dh's crown quickly. Puss is quite talented. Over the years, I've had some that could open sliding and bi-fold doors. Right now I only have one and thankfully he rarely does it, because he likes to do it in the middle of the night and just keep opening it a bit over and over and letting it slam shut. Which is not the thing you want to hear during the night!
Valerie I hope they can start the process for you Dh's crown quickly. Puss is quite talented. Over the years, I've had some that could open sliding and bi-fold doors. Right now I only have one and thankfully he rarely does it, because he likes to do it in the middle of the night and just keep opening it a bit over and over and letting it slam shut. Which is not the thing you want to hear during the night!
Today I did KCM’s Cardio Fit Cardio Kickboxing, 22 minutes, 150 calories burned, average heart rate 131, and maximum heart rate 155. Then I did Step Boss Floor Stretch for 10 minutes.
Valerie, I hope that your husband can get the dental issue treated quickly. I’m sure that he doesn’t want to delay the orthopedic procedure any longer than necessary.
Cathy, great job with IMAX mix, STS disc 4, and STS disc 5. Your weekly plan with the zoo day and visiting your parents sounds like a good one. Hopefully your mother will accept the ramp soon.
Diane Sue, it’s good that you are resting and following doctors orders.
Judy, nice job with rowing and core work.
Shannon, good job with the rest days. Your body probably needed it. I make whole wheat bread from freshly milled wheat berries, usually buttermilk bread or oatmeal bread. These days I use the Zojirushi bread machine since I can’t spend a lot of time with the hands on part.
Have a great day everyone.
Valerie, I hope that your husband can get the dental issue treated quickly. I’m sure that he doesn’t want to delay the orthopedic procedure any longer than necessary.
Cathy, great job with IMAX mix, STS disc 4, and STS disc 5. Your weekly plan with the zoo day and visiting your parents sounds like a good one. Hopefully your mother will accept the ramp soon.
Diane Sue, it’s good that you are resting and following doctors orders.
Judy, nice job with rowing and core work.
Shannon, good job with the rest days. Your body probably needed it. I make whole wheat bread from freshly milled wheat berries, usually buttermilk bread or oatmeal bread. These days I use the Zojirushi bread machine since I can’t spend a lot of time with the hands on part.
Have a great day everyone.
irongrl
Cathlete
Today I did a 45-minute Peloton Power Zone ride. I’m planning on doing Yin Yoga or PT work tonight.
Shannon-We are finishing up the bathroom plans with the contractor this week. We made a couple of changes so he had to revise his quote. We sign the new contract tomorrow so I’m thinking they will start the work next week or the week after. It was very nice not working yesterday. Working both weekend days is too much for me and not something I want to make a habit of.
Cathy-Nice job with STS Disk 5. I’m sorry about your Dad’s fall. I hope he is ok. It sounds like a good idea to go see them every week.
Caroline-Nice job with KCM’s Cardio Fit Cardio Kickboxing.
Hi to Valerie & Diane Sue
Shannon-We are finishing up the bathroom plans with the contractor this week. We made a couple of changes so he had to revise his quote. We sign the new contract tomorrow so I’m thinking they will start the work next week or the week after. It was very nice not working yesterday. Working both weekend days is too much for me and not something I want to make a habit of.
Cathy-Nice job with STS Disk 5. I’m sorry about your Dad’s fall. I hope he is ok. It sounds like a good idea to go see them every week.
Caroline-Nice job with KCM’s Cardio Fit Cardio Kickboxing.
Hi to Valerie & Diane Sue
WD
Cathlete
I got a call from the Doctors office that did the procedure to set up a follow up appointment for next Tuesday. He wants me to bring the mri CD in with me again and wanted to know where I got my last bone density test done so he could get a look at it. It is a long drive there. Further than all of my other doctors.
Valerie, I do not like change when it comes to doctors. I had the same dentist for years, but when we moved, I finally gave in and went to one up the street that my husband started going to. It is right by us. I miss visiting with friends at the other. I watched the receptionist's children when they were small.
My mother was somewhat into nutrition. She always had a garden, and we ate lots of fresh vegetables. She kept bee pollen on the table that she swore kept them healthy. She was rather thin. She was just unlucky I guess and ended up with als which is a terrible disease. My grandmother had breast cancer and later had lung cancer and was not a smoker which was odd. Yes, if we take care of ourselves, we can overcome some of those genetic things.
Judy, nice job on getting in some rowing and a short core workout even with so much going on and work. Also the 45-minute Peloton Power Zone ride yesterday.
Shannon, I wish I could get out and do some yard work. I need weeding done, grass pulled out of planters and more pruning on the roses. I did go out and cut off some dead ones that I could get just standing without bending. Harvey insists I need to go out with him every time he does his business. He just went at first. I think it is a ploy to try to get me to play with him. I pulled out this ball that lights up and moves around with motion sensors. Gertie was never interested it. Harvey was running around in the house slapping it with his paws and catching it, so he got a little entertainment and play today.
That sounds like an interesting job. I hope you get some more work soon.
I do have to be careful with turns and pivots on the step workouts. When I had a torn miniscus once I realized how much it hurt my knee with those cross back and forth over the step lunges. I started substituting something else.
Cathy, good job on STS disc 5 back and biceps. I hope you can get your Dad to see reason. Mine fell on stairs and hit his head and had a brain bleed. He told his step son he was okay. He ended up in a coma.
Carolyn, nice work on KCM Cardio Fit Cardio Kickboxing and Step Boss Floor Step today.
Valerie, I do not like change when it comes to doctors. I had the same dentist for years, but when we moved, I finally gave in and went to one up the street that my husband started going to. It is right by us. I miss visiting with friends at the other. I watched the receptionist's children when they were small.
My mother was somewhat into nutrition. She always had a garden, and we ate lots of fresh vegetables. She kept bee pollen on the table that she swore kept them healthy. She was rather thin. She was just unlucky I guess and ended up with als which is a terrible disease. My grandmother had breast cancer and later had lung cancer and was not a smoker which was odd. Yes, if we take care of ourselves, we can overcome some of those genetic things.
Judy, nice job on getting in some rowing and a short core workout even with so much going on and work. Also the 45-minute Peloton Power Zone ride yesterday.
Shannon, I wish I could get out and do some yard work. I need weeding done, grass pulled out of planters and more pruning on the roses. I did go out and cut off some dead ones that I could get just standing without bending. Harvey insists I need to go out with him every time he does his business. He just went at first. I think it is a ploy to try to get me to play with him. I pulled out this ball that lights up and moves around with motion sensors. Gertie was never interested it. Harvey was running around in the house slapping it with his paws and catching it, so he got a little entertainment and play today.
That sounds like an interesting job. I hope you get some more work soon.
I do have to be careful with turns and pivots on the step workouts. When I had a torn miniscus once I realized how much it hurt my knee with those cross back and forth over the step lunges. I started substituting something else.
Cathy, good job on STS disc 5 back and biceps. I hope you can get your Dad to see reason. Mine fell on stairs and hit his head and had a brain bleed. He told his step son he was okay. He ended up in a coma.
Carolyn, nice work on KCM Cardio Fit Cardio Kickboxing and Step Boss Floor Step today.