The Watercooler ...Turbo Tuesday

aschendell

Cathlete
WTH??? I am starting the thread 2 days in a row??????????? Are you all alive out there??


Debra

http://www.picturetrail.com/aschendell

To be a part of this Dance even for a moment is an unfathomably huge gift---Eoin Finn

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Back again...Just as I thought I was catching up on my sleep, CBL came over and we 'caught up', too! So much for getting to bed early..well, getting to sleep early anyway...LOL! Shuuuush! Still a bit chilly here today...Hope the kite flying goes as planned this morning. I will catch up from last night's posts a little later in the morning. I don't have too much to do today besides workout and start getting prepared for my test that will either happen Friday or Monday. I also have a paper due next week that is supposed to be about an incident where I was 'aggressive' instead of 'argumentative'. It is a hard assignment because I am not usually aggressive...I will have to ponder that one for a while. I can't decide whether to do cardio or legs...Choices, choices, choices!!

kisses to all!!
Debra

http://www.picturetrail.com/aschendell

To be a part of this Dance even for a moment is an unfathomably huge gift---Eoin Finn

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Good morning all,

Debra, what are you doing up so early???

Jeanette, are you getting ready for work?

Wendy, I imagine you just haven't gone to bed yet?

I'm off to do GS BSB, then possibly 4DS LIS cardio & core. The lower body is stiff, stiff, stiff from GS Legs yesterday.

I need to take DD#1 to the dentist this morning, to have a temporary filling replaced with a permanent one. We've already attempted this once, but she became too hysterical to allow the dentist to do the job. So, wish me luck that round 2 goes better. The temporary filling has come loose and she's having trouble eating from the pain, so she seems more on board with the idea of actually getting it fixed. I'll be back later for more chat.

It's weird not seeing either of the Traci/y's posting yet.

Have a great day!
Sandra
 
Sandra: My heart goes out to you and dd! Sending ~~~Stay Brave~~~ vibes to your Sweetie!!! Was the first attempt a surprise for her? Hopefully, she will do better this time. Not too many people take surprises well. Traci is probably on EST and her body thinks it's later than it really is in Texas. Yes, I've slept last night! Don't believe a thing Traci says!:p ;) She probably emailed you saying that I was stripping at Debra's house too! Well, that's only partly true.}(

Debra: Aggressive/Argumentative... The trick is to take the Passive part out!:p :7 CBL is such a diligent mechanic! }( It was great meeting him! Did you make him a pot of coffee before he left? What's this I hear about you picking on an orphan with XLax?!?! Next thing, you'll be picking on poor widows!!!!!:eek: }( ;) Yeah, I know. I'm going to be struck down by lighting one day soon! Speaking of why I don't fly kites, let us know how the Diva makes out with her kite today!!! That sounds like great fun!

Jeanette: I promise. I read everything you wrote last night.:+ LOL on the Captain trying to tidy up quickly before your arrival! Do you have a Cabela's near you? One opened up near us a few years back. It's really neat. There's a huge wildlife display of stuffed animals in the middle of the store. DD asked if they were really live animals at one time. Then when she say a stuffed groundhog, she asked why would anyone want to kill it. The only thing I muster was that it was probably digging holes in some one's yard! Yeah, looks like she'll need adult therapy! :+ Whoo Hoo! Only half the distance! I bet you were relieved!!! However, I couldn't wrap my brain at the thought of a 25 mile ride regardless of hills!!! Tille around cars... Nah, you sound like a good Mommy!

Okay ladies, off to suit up for Plyo. Later tonight, it will be yesterday's workout. Still have to pull out the black book and verify which upper body one it is. What's new.

Ballistic Hugs to ALL!
Wendy
 
Hi all,

I'm around. I'm just trying to use my time before work for studying instead of playing on the computer. I have to get through that ACE book and keep on track so I can take the test early this summer.

Yesterday was all of bootcamp 4ds, plus 4ds shoulders. What a great workout I had. Those are short and to the point. I've settled in on my weights, so really felt like I got a productive workout.

Today is either cardio, or legs and cardio. It will depend on the weather and if I can get out to run, or I'm forced to stay in.

I'll catch up with everyone later.

Sandra - Good luck at the dentist. That surely is stressful for everyone.

Tracy
 
I'm here... I'm just helping TRACY study in the morning rather than use up all my time on the computer too.....:+

OK- I slept in....630! DIGGITY - I think I MUST be all caught up on lost sleep now! Will come back & edit this post to properly do personals from yesterday & this mornings thread which seems to have taken on a life of its own already!

:* :* :* SANDRA: My arss HURTS BAD! My hams dont feel much better... YOWZA - Give DD a big Xer/WaterCooler bullet to bite on! - wait- its the dentist- maybe not....just give her a big HUG!

:* :* :* DEBRA: If you tried to fly a kite you'd fly away.... Theres a weight requirement ya know...WARNING: Must be at least 80#s to operate!

:* :* :* JEANETTE: you freaked me out woman! I thought it was 10am here because you started a thread!

Back in a few
 
Morning everyone. Good to see everyone up and about on this Turbo Tuesday morning.

I have a feeling no one here was offended by the "butts on crack" comment in the blog. :p

Well, have my Yoga class tonight (honestly trying to like yoga and pilates but just not getting what all the hype is about).

I'm a little sore this a.m. from my leg w/o last night with YBB but think that it's time to go back to Cathe as I really miss her (and so does my body):p

I have the pyramids and push/pull/supersets that I have not tried yet and only did the GS UB once and just got the legs. Will maybe try the pyramids for a couple weeks first. So many to chose from:)
 
I did it! I finally bought Cardio Coach!!! Now, I need HELP! Was that a loud enough cry for you?!?!:D I have to disable my download manager software before I can download CC1. BTW, I ordered the Spring Clearance Bundle of 6 CC cds and 1 free MP3. :) :) :)

I decided I'll do CC Vol.1 today instead of Plyo.

Traci and Tracy: Nice to see you both corroborating this AM.:)

Patricia: What type of yoga class are you doing? Personally, I like Power Heated Yoga. No hype, but a lot of sweat and DOMS!

Wendy
 
So sorry ladies but due to my backlog of personals there shall be no time for cute inserted similes today! Also- take fair warning its gonna be a looong post so feel free to NOT read every single word to others…Also remind Wendy that its OK not to read the entire thing!

BIG THANKS to all who start thread & remember I'm an idiot & cant find us....The Little Hour Glass is soooooo helpful! *mwah*


LEA::
Where art thou? – That’s Laurie’s influence!!!!! Miss you…. Did you order the Naked Yoga?

TRACY:::
Yes- do tell why you want a p/t job and WHEN would you do it? 8pm – midnight? You have so little free time- are you just trying to hide from the world? Ya don't have to work more- just be really really quiet in a small part of the house…I do hope you find a way to keep your sanity with all the in-law issues bombarding you these days…suddenly those nasty parents at school probably don't look so bad…at least they leave eventually! Hang tough dear!!


DEBRA::::
Nothing you do since having your “life” back seems to surprise me in the least! Kisses to Polly & The Tick…. What a BEAUTIFUL family you have…. Thanks for the 3# weight loss! Once again the scientific experiment worked! Lots of wine + Veggies + Coffee – sleep = WEIGHT LOSS! Who knew??? Don't you worry…I shall never again read a post without seeing your hands!!!! So glad you are still the class star! I have a feeling you shall be earning at least 6 figures in 6 months! *wink wink* ~~ Be sure & post on OD what you learn from the Aggressive/Argumentative assignment will ya?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LAURIE:::
I stalked you at Badgers yesterday! YES I DID! Cant lose me! Rof!! Hope that boss of yours appreciates all you are in his world since you left him! I told Wendell that his communication “issue” is actually part of the male brain…Theres a part that never developed! He didn’t think that was very funny….

KIM & Christiane::::
Did ya think that without the retreat goers a thread wouldn’t start over the weekend??? Come back!!

SANDRA:::
Dear Dear Dear Sandra! When is the book of 1-liners going to be published? Are you waiting for Netta to collaborate? Did I say thank you properly yet? Your posts the last week have made me giggle, howl & smile! ~~ GREAT workout today…. I think you are a BUFF-MAMA & I’m so proud to know ya…. Can I touch your biceps? Play with your heart monitor???? Again, good dentist luck…I feel BOTH your pain- DD’s in the mouth & yours in the “nursing” dept!

JEANETTE:::
WOW! You must have been running on raw energy last night…. I thought it was cool how your first night back must have felt so familiar & good… Wendell & I were lying in bed Sunday night watching Big Brother- holding hands – I told him it felt good having these rituals…. He took my “deep thought” moment & immediately crushed it by saying…”Well if ya think THAT feels good….” Rof!
Thanks for yet another “memory zap!” Debras MEEZ is indeed her! ROF!

WENDY:::
ROF on airport story…POOR PHIL! I told Wendell about the soundtrack challenge last night & he actually said he’d prefer 1 track x 4…. I said OK- but don't expect 3 tracks worth of fore-play! You have ONE track to accomplish ALL missions! ~ You already broke open the wine???? OMG! I think we created a monster… I probably won’t want o look at a glass of wine for 6 months! Somehow I don't feel that way about coffee tho….. Wendell actually told me I talked louder on Sunday than when I left so I guess that means I’m REALLY not AS LOUD as I was! You & Debra get to keep the prize of “most vocal” ~~ On the client load…. Since it can be a revolving door I’d like to keep the ones I now have…add some coaching only clients to the mix & I’d be a happy camper. I am also holding the thought you guys gave me about partnering with a trainer to take over my vacation/sick day load… Ya’ll are so smart! I’d pay her 40% of the client fee for those sessions (they vary) – I think that’s fair. ~~ Did ya tell Phil to look out for the Sleep/Reality Zone? It’s a weird one dear…. I was stuck there the past 2 nights..Wendell said I had the most active talking & waving of arms than he’s ever seen before…I remember it all but couldn’t wake up…. ROF!!! How can I HELP you today???? I am so happy to HELP in any way I can…..RUHT-RO- you are screwed (again) as I don't download them I have the CD sent! ROFLMAO! Seriously I CANT HELP!! But I REALLY WANT TO!!!!

NICOLE:::
Hmmmmmmmmmmm – I wonder if you have ditched us…..Hope you are having a blast with sis or wherever you may be right now.

PATRICIA:::
Let me PROPERLY say WELCOME! – So sorry to “invite & run” on you last week… When we were reading your first post someone hollered out- “Traci’s friend Patricia just joined”THEN I had to tell the story of how I stalked you after your "SETTLE DOWN IDIOTS" post you posted!! Rof! I’m sure we’ll all get along famously here! ~ Thanks for the YOU TUBE link! I personally was TERRIBLY offended- *wink* I see Sandra has already taught you that anything goes here- we use to keep our clothes on – that was before Sandra/Alexandria took over… Gotta watch out for those alias’s! BTW: What is yours? Jeanette doesn’t have an alter ego- she’s just our stable- go with the flow friend…The rest of us? Oh LORDY! We are a MESS! ~ On your workouts – YES we actually discuss THAT once in awhile….. TRACY tries so hard to keep us on topic but we digress….. ANYWAY!! GREAT job trying out new things! I know its what keeps us moving along throughout this crazy process we call exercise! Are you working towards any specific goals right now or just general fitness…PYRAMIDS Upper is so awesome!!! I’m not a fan of lower (diesnt mean it doesn’t work) just because I think changing BB plates is such a time waster…PLUS it means ya gotta SQUAT DOWN every dern set! That’s just too much of a good thing if ya ask me! ~ My personal goal is to actually complete 5 days of exercise IN A ROW! Lol… I had a bit of a stressful December & am just now starting to shake out of it… Nothing we need to re-hash…. Just needed a big break from workouts but since I’m a Personal Trainer my only reprieve was to not workout myself…. My clients were aware of where my head was at & they are so supportive…..They feel “normal” when I tell them about my human-ness.

Ok- I am DONE! I am caught up - I feel re-juvenated!!! Guess I best get my bootay to Wally-World while I have stamina left...... Then its work work day.....:* :* :* :*
 
Morning ladies,

Seems like I just got to sleep and now I'm back at it again. Today was GS Legs (standing), then did LIC abs. Okay, I've got to start getting serious with my eating. Oh, I was serious before, just seriously eating my way up a size! I'm not even going to weigh myself until I start "feeling" smaller. For starters today, NO peanut butter in my oatmeal. I also noticed that no one asked me about the cheesecake diet I was on at Debra's. Guess I'm not a good walking advertisement for that. Not even a compliment to me on how dedicated and focused I was on staying on that diet while at the retreat. Hmmmmph!

Debra, glad you are all "caught up" and maintained. What a handyman that CBL is! Hoping for good kite flying weather for Julia's kite demo today.

Sandra, yep, I've got to get back to work today ;(. I want Debra's life WAAAAHHHHH! I bet my legs will be stiff from GS Legs too. I plan on a bike ride tomorrow after work, got to get my big butt up some hills. Sending good vibes out to your DD that she can relax a little and let the dentist fix her up. I never used to get nervous at all, but have been "zinged" a few times and I' tend to kind of grip the arms of the chair. Better that, than the dentist's arms.

Wendy, I got a feeling that if I'd have checked the vacuum cleaner when I got home, it would have still been warm. Oh well, at least he tried. He even did the dishes. Actually, I recognize some of those dishes in the drainer from a week ago Monday. A new Cabela's just opened in Reno last November. DH and I went to it a few months ago. Yep, lots of animals. There was so much stuff in there (and people) that poor DH didn't even want to wheel the cart to certain places. I've seen it once so don't care about going back again. There is a Sportsman's Warehouse in Reno that I like better. Good question about the stuffed groundhog. Glad you had an answer for her. I am definitely relieved about the lesser distance for the triathlon. Much more doable for me. I really have changed and don't want to spend hours and hours on my bike training anymore. Would rather be out with DH on the Rhino or camping. wish I could help you with the Cardio Coach download. Enjoy CC#1! Think you better skip to the cooldown with Phil, unlike Traci that puts it the short sprint challenges with Wendell. 30 seconds, 4-3-2-1. Times up!

Traci, what, you're sleeping in nowadays? What really is normal anymore? PMS mode is the new you?

Patricia, darned right, I don't think anyone was sensitive about the butts on crack comment. One thing about us, we're not that thin skinned and very open minded. Now that Wendy isn't Amish anymore, she doesn't look down on us wearing pants and such. Heck, she's gone the other way and is into that nude yoga stuff. I'm not a big yoga fan myself, but who knows? Maybe when STS comes out, I'll do more yoga. I keep putting it off, don't I? I really like Supersets and the Pyramids. Hope you like them too.

Okay, got to go. BBL,

Jeanette
 
Traci, POOR WENDELL!!! It takes him that long for his legs to go numb from your leg hairs!!!! I'm sending you some Nair ASAP!:eek: (I'm so bad) I read EVERY SINGLE WORD! Since I'm not a star student like our Dear Debra or have a photogenic memory like our Smart Sandra, I doubt I would be able to recall much of it!:p :7 Thanks for trying to give me help. Don't worry. I totally understand that the Clueless can't help the Clueless. ;) You can help me when I send out my next HELP shout out, which should probably happen very soon.

Okay, I'm going to figure out how to download CC to my ds's MP3 player. One way or another, I WILL do Coach Troy (is that his name?) before Bible Club Luncheon!!! I need to work off my repressed anger over the Butts on Crack post due to Patricia's need to revive in us.:p ;)

Wendy
 
OMW! TRACI! Thanks for helping when I didn't even realize that I even needed help!!!

Delay is over! Going to do something!!!

Wendy
 
You are so very welcome my dear Wendy....

I have had a major BREAKTHRU this morning! You CAN teach an old dog....I got ready for Wally World...walking out the door & "noticed" I had put on my yoga pants but put my PJ top back on!!! WooHoo!!!! Less laundry!!! Thanks DEBRA!!!!:)
 
Morning Ladies,

Rotation: Cathe Feb08/Week 4/Day 6
Workout: 3m Run (done) / GS Legs (after dance) plus #3 Coremax (done)

Had a hard time waking up this morning. Must be a delay from the trip. :D I have to go grocery shopping tonight, because hubby doesn't seem able to step into a grocery store. x( I was hunting for something to eat this morning. :7 :7

Still haven't figured out a rotation, still pondering this while I get through the piles of paper on my desk! I was only gone two days! Where did all this paper come from, and why did they have to take a tree down! ;-)

Picked up oldest DD from practice last night and she had two t-shirts. One said Athlete of the Week, because she shaved 40 seconds off her 2 mile time. Guess my 20 seconds was really a none accomplishment in her eyes. :7 :7 :7 The other t-shirt said, "If your dating a (insert school) track girl raise your hand, if not raise your standards." :7 Of course she isn't dating until she turns 16, and I did point that out.

Debra, Is that rain just sitting over your area or what? Oldest DD is suppose to have her first outdoor track meet today, and the forecast is for rain. So I'm thinking that she is not running today. Why not join the club and do a leg workout. Seems as if everyone has been doing the GS Legs within the last two days. ;-) I have been thinking of the 4DS too, it would work well with my running. I can sub the cardio for the run.

Sandra, Hope your DD has a better dental appointment today. If the pain that she is going through goes away after this visit, then she will have a better time on your 3rd visit. I can understand the fear of the dentist though. I think those DVD's are for gay men, but I could be wrong. :7 :7

Wendy, I am of no help!!!! So sorry, but I don't have an mp3. I use the CD's. I have asked for an mp3, but guess I need to talk LOUDER to the family. My DD has one, but she already told me that there was no way I could use it. Since she paid for it herself, I have to agree with her. Baby better start to understand that you need those hands warmed up. :7 :7 I'm going between endurance and 4DS, what oh what to do.

Tracy, Hope your studies go well, and you stay on track. Hope the weather is good for you so you can get out and run.

Traci, You slept late this morning. I was up before you where. :D The planets really are out of alignment as Wendy said. :D LOL about the brain developement. Do you know that boss man said my name yesterday, and then paused and continued to type on his computer. LOL, I felt like smacking him on the head! You stalker you!!! See I didn't say anything bad about all you ladies. :p

Patricia, LOL about the butts on crack! I think we all started making funny jokes on that one, after the OD post. Sounds like we are in the same boat as to what we want to do for workouts. I really only have one more day to figure this all out. Well maybe I have more, because I would start my next rotation on Monday. :7 Off to ponder the rotation. :D

Jeanette, LOL about the weighing. I had to weigh myself just to see what damage I had done. I looked at that scale, and had to weight myself twice just to make sure I had read it right. I said "Holy Crap", and hubby says "Whats the matter". Nothing, nothing!! :7 :7 Hey at least you DH made an attempt at cleaning. I asked DH if he had fun being Mr. Mom, and he told me I could have the job back. :7 :7 :7 I had to LOL at you saying my youngest was probably taller than you. The first thing that popped into my head as I was hugging her was, dang I think she is taller than the little Xers. :7 :7

This post has taken me almost 2 hours with all the interuptions, so I need to get to work. But Traci I will be going over to post with the badgers before I logoff. :eek: :D :D

Have a great day!

Laurie
 
Gracious! I think I am still having a wicked hangover from the weekend...or else I am catching something!! I just feel bone tired...barely able to get out of bed long enough to get to the kite festivities...which went on in a VERY soggy soccer field, in very cloudy weather, with a brisk wind, and under 50 degrees...Wendy and Traci would have been waving from the heated seats in my car! Anyhoo, after that lovely pleasure, I went and had breakfast and then came home and took another nap! I still feel very weary. Shuuush! I may not get to that workout today after all...I will see how I feel after I pick up the Diva from school.

personals...


Sandra....
Wishing you and DD much luck at the dentist today...I do not envy either one of you!!!!!!!! And yes, don't let Wendy fool you, she did strip in my house...she literally gave me the shirt off her back!! What a gal.


Traci..
Loved your tips last night!! I think you are already on your way since you already have the Barbie hands! So glad you got a good night's sleep....probably due to Wendell's speed record...speaking of which...remember the old stereo systems and you could make the record play fast on 78 rpm?? Maybe you need to get one of those and still give him the 3 track limit...THAT should speed things up a bit! So glad I could be of some help to you...the weight loss experiment...a success!! The pjs in public...no problem!! I just can't think of a scenario where I was aggressive as opposed to argumentative (according to the books definition). Maybe the excessive hand motions could be considered aggression??? LOL about Wendell saying you were louder when you got home....That's classic!!! BTW, CBL said he had a great time talking with you that first night..He loves having those types of discussions...he did say he tried to change the subject a couple of times, but you went right back to politics! I will check out your pics when I get back from getting the diva...I am actually a little scared. I keep passing by that horse that Wendy and Jeanette scared off...or was it you?? Anyway, he is very leery of my car now!


Wendy...
Well, it seems we have turned you into a lush after all! I bet Phil is so pleased. Are you taking the wine to the Bible club luncheon today?? I didn't need Eoin's soothing words to fall asleep...I seem to do that just fine on my own. You should have taken The Tick with you...she would have let you put your cold hands on her without jumping on the floor. I did NOT make CBL a pot of coffee this morning as he left at around 6 am and I was still snoozing! His diligence in admirable, though, in the mechanic department..lol. I did NOT give the poor thin boy Xlax either...I did notice that Jeanette mentioned feeling 'sluggish' last night in her post, though! I am no help with CC since Lea had to talk me through my download through IM. Just notice that I did notice your shout, however.


Jeanette..
So glad you got that quality time on the sofa last night with DH...him watching a movie and you on the computer! You were up awfully early this morning, though! Shuuush! Glad your upcoming bike event has gotten shorter so that you won't have to go too crazy with the training. Sorry DH isn't able to meet Polly in person...just another person to make a big deal out of her. She is missing all of you guys! The Tick is back to her normal cranky self. I can't believe you didn't lose weight on the cheesecake diet. Hmmmmm....we will have to give that some thought and tweak the program a bit...lol. And I didn't give the bas**rd boy and Xlax...just the regular candy....He is really skinny and really doesn't need to lose any extra weight! But I may keep that in mind in case I get mad with anyone in the class....although they are so young, I can't imagine them doing anything to really annoy me...I think those irritations are saved for XDH...Maybe I can send him some Xlax in form of a nice chocolatey gift! Good for you for doing GS legs...I would have thought my horror story of being in pain for 4 days would have been enough to shy you away from it.


Okay...gotta get my arse up and pick up the diva...I will be back in a few to catch up with the rest of you...


Kisses to all..
Debra

http://www.picturetrail.com/aschendell

To be a part of this Dance even for a moment is an unfathomably huge gift---Eoin Finn

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Just want to note that none of the bad pictures of Traci made it on to her picture trail...Hmmmmm.....how does that work??


rest of personals...


Traci...
Thanks for the picture link...although, I seem to look pretty bad in all of the pictures...lol. CBL looks cute walking into the house, though!


Tracy...
Nice to see you this morning....How are things going with the family?? Good luck with the studying...I promise to get to my studying in a bit!


Patricia...
Who made the 'butts on crack' comment?? You?? Traci just said she liked a comment that you made on OD and invited you over, but I didn't hear the whole story. I will say I try to leave most of my comments to this check in....I am sure I would get in trouble if I posted on OD! have fun the the pyramids...I always get big chest DOMS from that one.


Laurie...
I feel like I have some sort of rain cloud over my head!! I will be glad when the 'spring showers' are over for a couple of days!! How wonderful that your DD improved her time so much. LOL about the dating shirt...None of that yet! Have a lovely time at the grocery store. How is it those darn men can't seem to go to the grocery store?? I looked up Renaissance Faires in NC and there is actually one going on right now, but it is in Asheville which is about 3 hours away...BUT this fall there is one that will be only about an hour away and they have all kinds of fun stuff each weekend...one weekend is a beerfest for Oktoberfest and there is a special Halloween weekend too. Here is the link if you are interested http://www.royalfaires.com/carolina/ I think I am going to wait on the leg work until tomorrow...I am hoping my strength is back by then....LOL! I think I will end up with a short cardio today. I bet your DD is taller than some of us!!! That is why I wear heels a lot of the time so that I don't look quite so short.



Well, I think that catches me up for now....Waving to Lea, Kim, Nicole, Carol, and Christianne! Miss you guys!

Debra

http://www.picturetrail.com/aschendell

To be a part of this Dance even for a moment is an unfathomably huge gift---Eoin Finn

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