Watercooler Thursday

Back for a quick chat.

Debra - you caught me out, don't call the authorities on me. There is a reason why my DH calls me CrazyPEW you know!:)

Carol - I'll bring you up to speed on me. Traci invited me over just b/4 the retreat when I posted on the OD about how brutal a post was getting. If you've been reading the OD over the last few days you see it doesn't really matter what you say you get raked over the coals.

Just a little more about me:

work - office manager for construction company
moved recently to Northern Ontario for work for 3 years
1 DS who will be 3 in July

DH - works with me (but outside in the "field")

For those of you trying to find Edmonton - GO WEST YOUNG LADIES GO WEST:p
 
4DS Bootcamp:)

Love this one!! DH is home and I always bust my butt trying to impress him with my fitness abilities:D

Because DH is home I have not been on the computer much:(

I hope is going well with everyone. I scanned through the posts but that's as far as I'll get today;(

See you later,

Nicole

Feel the burn!!!
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Catching up on personals might have to wait until tomorrow when I'm off work. I did a 3 mile fast run (well fast for me) tonight.

Patricia- I have the same stressors on Thursdays night, how to fit in all the tv shows and a run after work. What did you think of Ozzie being voted off?

I take it Canadian geography isn't taught alot in Americain schools. LOL ;-) Are you guys going to be able to find you way there? Edmonton would be directly north of Montana. Toronto is close to Buffalo.

I think you would all need passports which might be an extra expense for some?

Wendy- I hope you injury isn't serious! Kim
 
Lowmax first 4 intervals/combos

Boy I thought I would do the whole w/o today but no gas.

Cable has been out so couldn't tape Survivor so better not screw it up on the time shifting channel.

Can you tell I'm bummed. Don't mess with my t.v.}(

Hope everyone had a good day. Did you get your nap Traci?
 
Good evening Coolers!

I've only got a few minutes so obviously can't backtrack and hit all the discussions I'd like to. I've skimmed everything, so I think I'm up on all the progress.

Teddygirl - Do you really think you'd be able to come to Edmonton?? The more the merrier!!

Wendy - I was delighted to read that you bought Laurel's Bread Book!! Be sure to let me know which ones you try. The cinnamon rolls made with the "Featherpuff Bread" is absolutely deeeelicious. I use a cinnamon roll icing recipe from another cookbook to pour overtop, as Laurel seems to omit that part. The Deep Dark Date bread, with the carob powder in it, is seriously yummy. So, your Fundamentalist Friends use LBB too? Well, nice to know! What are their favourites?

Jeanette - I sent dh to Velogear.com to pick out the Watson jersey he wants for his b-day, and instead he started looking around at their other gear. He's more interested in the jerseys that are in the $100-200 price range!!!!!!!! Yeah, that's NOT gonna happen. He said one of them is made of wool. I told him I could knit him a jersey, if that's what he wants. Just bring me a sheep and some shears.

Well, time's up. Gotta go put some kids to bed, and follow it all up with an 8 hour nap of my own. See you in the morning!

Sandra
 
Hi ladies,
An excellent day today. The Associate Warden who has been trying to get my upgrade came to my office today and said he got an email that the upgrade was approved. Of course, we want to see the official paperwork and I guess the Warden wants to tell me in person. Great news!! I left for work this morning kind of bothered about the whole thing and how long it's taken. Anyway, shouldn't be long now!! The agreement was to pay me from November 30th on, so hopefully that will come soon too. Might take care of airfare to Sandra's.

When I came home, I ate some oatmeal and hopped on my bike for a 30 mile ride to include a 3 hill climbs. Had a headwind going out, but flew coming back. I'm feeling better cardiowise and the meds seemed to work good as I didn't have a problem with phlegm and gunk like I did on Tuesday.

I also have Wendy's apple pie baking in the oven. It's starting to smell good!!!

Wendy, so sorry to hear about your back. Sounds like you did pull something. Is Eagle pose the one you were trying to get me to do at Debra's? I certainly hope this little setback doesn't last very long. When I first started lifting weights, I kept injuring myself right between my shoulder blades and around my neck. How was Cardio Coach? You probably will mention further down in the posts. I will look for it:7 Okay, I will serve the pie cold. Dad's such a hot apple pie and ice cream type, I hope I can keep him away from that microwave! I don't have time to stalk Ebay either. I did purchase a bicycle saddle a couple days ago using "Buy It Now". I sent off the payment yesterday. I'm a stickler for 60 minute workouts. The round the clock pushups would have put me over. Naw, I just don't like pushups.

Laurie, woohoo on the girls track results!!! Hold on, Boss will be gone soon. My boss will be gone tomorrow too. I have too much to do to play when the cat's away.

Tracy, I think I will like 4DS. Short cardio is fine as I have my bike rides too.

Patricia, a vote for bananas here!!! Love 'em. Sorry you pooped out today. Lowmax makes me sweat!

Carol, I love bunnies! Love to see all of the varieties at the county fair. I'm pretty excited about STS too, sans the pushups.

Nicole, glad you enjoyed 4DS Bootcamp. I think I've only done it once.

Sandra, I have a couple of long sleeved wool jerseys that are so warm. They are Woolistic and don't smell or shrink. Is he looking at a retro jersey? LOL about knitting a jersey for him.

Well, have a busy day tomorrow. My office was a mess today. Better tidy it up in case the Warden pays me a visit.

Night, night.

Jeanette
 
I'm the biggest procrastinator. But, I finally played with Coach Sean. He ranks right up there with Eoin for my affections!!! Something about both of voices get me!!!

Thoughts on CC #1 Revised:
Got me sweating. I hate my exercise bike. It's going to take me awhile to figure out the correct tension to get my heart rate where it needs to be for each level. I don't think I got as good of a workout tonight since I had to keep stopping and tightening the belt of the bike before each challenge. However, I'm not complaining. My back didn't give me any problems until the last, optional challenge. And, even then, it was only a slight pressure feeling. I'll take some advil after I finish posting. I can't wait to try another CC this weekend.

Thoughts on Bryan Kest Porn Preview:
Did you see what that woman in Sweat was wearing?!?!?!:eek: Can someone buy that woman some pants!!!! As much as the man likes to spoon, I noticed that Bryan didn't even tempt himself to go near her or even look at her for most of the class! Good Boy!!! But, can you imagine what was going through the guy's mind who was DIRECTLY behind her thong! I'm sure he wasn't having a difficult time focusing!}( Enough about that... Bryan's voice grates my last nerve!!!! Someone needs to tell Byran that we get it.... we have to breathe through our noses! Shuuush, no need to be all nasal about it!!! He's one articulation slip away from impersonating the priest on the Princess Bride.:eek: Also, my neck HURT from watching those people! Byran doesn't seem to be reminding them to stop straining their necks. In fact, I'm not fond of how he has them lengthen their spines while looking up. OUCH! I much prefer Baron's form pointers. Thank goodness, my back isn't up to doing this dvd anytime soon!!!

So, I got some China Gel and spoke to the owner of the studio. She was telling me about her rotator cuff and some other anatomy issues she was having. Apparently, the masseuse who rents space there was able to work it out for her. I've heard of this masseuse before. She was voted best in our area last year. So, I went ahead and called her about my shoulder/back. The earliest we're able to get together is Wednesday. Until then, she doesn't want me doing any upper body or high impact workouts. She said that she'll be able to tell me how badly I hurt it once she sees me. I didn't know she was a doctor.:eek: But, hey. She knows anatomy better than me. She also told me that China Gel, while it feels good, won't help my back if it's inflamed. I need to put ice on it. I told her to shush her mouth! Dh doesn't need to know that!:eek: }(

Sandra: I haven't decided which bread recipe I'll ruin this weekend. I'm taking my book up to State College with me tomorrow. I'll decide on the car ride. My friends like to use the wheat bread recipe with honey. I don't know the name of it. And, I'm too lazy to go upstairs to find it. :p You must forward the cinnamon roll icing recipe to me in your voluminous spare time... perhaps in between editing chapter 3 and training YMCA members.;)

Patricia: I wish we would get rid of cable. I was able to talk dh into getting rid of it for a year before he HAD to get it for hokey season. I actually like peaceful evenings with the family playing board games, working on schoolwork, reading books aloud together, or baking with the girls in the kitchen instead of watching tv. I suppose I could get them to turn it off once in awhile. But, it's so hard to compete with the tv. <--- This said by a woman who spent the evening watching Byran Kest porn.:7

Kim: :p Even though I went to public school, I know Edmonton is towards the west coast!:7 I remember flying over it on my way to Thailand. I crawled over dd, looked out the window and waved to Sandra.:+ When I went to school, American history and geography was drilled into us! Dd and I learned a little about Canadian geography last year when she read Paddle to the Sea. Very cute book!!!

Nicole: LOL on trying to impress your dh. I know exactly what you mean! When I used to do Cathe's step in the evenings, I always tried to do my best. Not so much to impress him. I just didn't want him thinking I couldn't hang with Cathe and Crew.:D What would your dh say if you just did what you wanted, like waste time on the computer? Would he freak out?

Carol: I'm wrong. I can't do next Sunday either. DS has a color guard thing going on with Civil Air Patrol that day. Hmmm, what other day works for you? Oh! Did you see that Rick Steves (or is it Stevens? It's the guy on PBS) has a CA wine tasting tour? It's all inclusive, hitting his favorite spots. Check it out. Phil doesn't mind helping me out with school. I think the girls prefer him over me. Remember how they told him that Mommy doesn't give spelling tests while I was in Thailand!!!! And, he believed them!!!!! I don't know what he was smokin!!!!

Laurie: Tell me more about our girls playing together on Webkins. You'll have to email details. Better yet, have your dd email my dd about it.

Okay ladies, time for me to bat my eyes and kindly ask dh to rub some China gel on my back.

Sweet Dreams!
Wendy
 
Jeanette,

Nice to see you slip in while I was composing my novel.:) Congrats on finalizing the pay raise!!!! About time! If your dad insists on heating up the pie, tell him I want him to try ONE bite cold first. Then he can do whatever the heck he pleases!:+

Okay, gotta get some shut eye. Tomorrow's another long day.

Wendy
 
Hi All!

I'm a newbie. Is there anything formal I need to do to be allowed into the fit and lean challenge? I just ordered some DVD's, i'm really looking foward to it....the reviews were fantastic! I'm 33. and I used to play lots of sports - but we now have 6 kiddies, and um.....i kept a few preg #'s around for old time sake. I'm currently 30 down - but now that I look better, i want to go the whole distance and get FIRM & LEAN in the process!

Congrats to u all! You're here and that matters the most!

Cara :*
 

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