Watercooler Tuesday Talk

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Morning gals:7

Will be back later for more in-depth thoughts ;-) - we are such deep thinkers around this watercooler, arent we?

Today is 4DS BootCamp for some HIIT.... client @ 9am & 5:30pm so will do it between those 2... MUST MUST MUST study today! Sandra, crack the whip PLEASE!

Lynette:eek: :eek: :eek: tell DH he's a very lucky man she only stays for 24 hours! Stacy likes to hang out at least 10 days}(

TRACY: hmmmmmmm was it something about my return yesterday that scared you away???? Hope all is OK on the ever challenging homefront

Back to chat for "real" later! GREAT day to all!

Oh - I keep forgetting to share my 2008 greatest discovery:D

*If you are like me you have at least 1 if not 2 cupboards FILLED with anti-aging wrinkle creams etc/ face creams / etc...that you didnt like for whatever reason but cant bring yourself to throw away... I started using all of that on my feet & hands after showers (sometimes I take 2 a day due to work)... My feet have no more rough spots.... I shower, slather, put on my socks & viola' .... For feet that are in tennis shoes more than out its been a lifesaver...plus I dont feel like I wasted all that money on those creams...*

Have a great morning! :*
 
Good morning all...I didn't sleep well last night...My knee kept bugging me. Ibuprofen doesn't seem to help...Any other ideas?? The diva is in a good mood this morning...She has class pictures today and a mini recital tonight with her chorus. I have a massage scheduled for later this morning as well as an eyebrow wax...which by the way is desperately needed as I am looking like Selma Hayek in 'Frida'. Today is a yoga day for me...probably the new Eoin...and I really must get some study time in this afternoon. And continue on with the laundry. Ugh.

It's chillier here this morning...but it should warm up later today and be pretty nice out...then in the mid to high 70's by the end of the week, so I will get my planting done then. I will bbl to catch up with personals....

Have a great morning all....and I hope there are no more Stacy/Lindy sightings today!!!!
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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Morning Ladies:

Wow, it seems like either everyone is sick or injured lately. Must be the spring. I swear I know more people who have died in the spring after a long battle over the winter. It's almost as if we put so much effort to get through winter and then in the spring we just let go. x(

Anyhow, a beautiful sunny day here, slowly warming up. Should get up to +8 today ya hoo! Even wore a dress to work today. Can't wait for open toed sandal season. Reminds me I must book a pedi soon.:p

I see Traci being her ever helpful self over on the other forum today.

I had been thinking about going to a RT but don't think I could even make one of the 2 being offered this year. Wendy, was it just one big fawning over Cathe? I've always wanted to do a vacation surrounding fitness/activity but wondered if 4 w/o's in one weekend would be way too much for me.

well, lifting a cuppa to everyone to having a better day today, hope the American contingent here aren't hurting in the pocket book too much today. Think of us Canadians on April 30th.;(
 
Good morning,

I'm here, just editing. Tedius and boring, but at least it's easy. I don't like to think too hard about this topic anymore. Mid morning I'm going to do GS Back, and AmyB's Hi/Lo Knockout Premix #3 (1st half of the cardio workout, plus core). I practiced it a bit last night. She's got some tricky new footwork. I'm not sure I'm in the mood for this, but I'm not in the mood for anything else, so why not?

I hope you all have a great day. I'll come back later and catch up.

Sandra
 
Good morning,
My, it's quiet here this morning. I did Christi Taylor's step of some kind for 30 minutes (fun), then switched to 4DS Biceps and Triceps. Feeling the bicep pump now. Have a bike ride after work today if the weather isn't bad. We had high winds yesterday and a dusting of snow on the deck this morning.

Patricia, what happens on April 30th? Is it your tax day? I got ours ready to mail out this morning. No wonder I was cranky last night. I'm sure hoping the dr. can give me some stuff for this lousy lingering snot. How can someone not feel sick but still have this gunk?? ARRGH! Hope it's history by next week. Or that I don't die after the long battle thru winter LOL!!!

Traci, you'd BETTER be studying right now. Shame on you if I caught you and you aren't done!!! Thanks for the tip on the wrinkle creams. You mean they don't work???? DH seems to have forgotten Lynette was here last night. He just keeps coming back for more... He was just a poor victim of my tyrade last night! I'll have to be nice today and maybe make the popcorn for him for a change. Were you thinking something else??? Silly.

Debra, your poor knee. I've never had a knee that hurt when I wasn't using it (aching when not in use). I would think it definitely needs some rest, which is so darned hard for us to do. So is Julia singing into her hairbrush this morning in prep for the concert? Know she will have a wonderful time performing. Enjoy Eoin today!

Later,

Jeanette
 
Good Morning Ladies,

Last night was much better. I took some advil and Phil massaged my back with some lavender massage oil last night. He wants to thank Traci for the lavender idea.:p ;) I woke up with tolerable back pain. Another dose of advil and I should be fine for at least 5 more hours. I'm not going to push it by working out today. The last thing I need is a long term problem.

Traci: What do you need to study for today? Am I missing something? I thought all your studying was completed. Yep, yep, yep! I used all my MAC moisturizer on my legs and feet. How did you discover this tip? I discovered it when I ran out of my favorite Curel body lotion. I can hardly wait to hear your in depth thoughts! Please don't hurt my mind! :+

Debra: Jenn had to go to the doctors for a bum knee shortly after the roadtrip. Have you considered having a doctor take a look at it? To this day, she can't do any high impact, weighted lunges, or squats without her knee bothering her. Have you considered that it's too much mulching for your knees!:eek: Be careful with your knees!!! Thankfully, you don't need your knees to do crunches.:7 Tell the Diva to "break a leg" tonight!!! Enjoy your massage and wax. Don't worry. I believe I'm over the worst of it now... well, at least, for the moment.}(

Patricia: Phil was certain I'd go to one of Cathe's two roadtrips this summer when I told him about it. Her gym is only an hour away from where I live, and my BIL lives 15 minutes away from her gym. I could have crashed at their house if I wanted to save money. I think if I hadn't of gotten a spot(s) last year, I might have wanted to go this year. Curiosity always gets the best of me! Really, I have no desire to go to one this year. Did it. Done it. I truly prefer our check-in retreat: much more laid back and fun!!! Plus, I'm not a big fan of Japenese food. (Doesn't mean you're a bad person if you are. :))I wouldn't necessarily say that it was one big fawning over Cathe. There were a handful of people who seemed a bit stalkerish for my taste. Just a personal opinion. She really worked us though. Thankfully, I was conditioned. I only had DOMS for a few days afterwards. However, I could barely walk that Sunday evening!!! I would also never go without a friend or online buddy. It seemed a bit clickish if you didn't know anybody from the forums. Just another personal opinion.

Jeanette: LOL Lynette!!! Who knew our sweet, steady Jeanette had a mean streak!!! I doubt it's as bad as you make it seem!:p ;) Actually, I got the meds. all wrong. I was taking Advil. I will have to look into Aleve though. What kind of back pain and type of surgery did the Captain have? Man! I hope that's not what I'll eventually need. Sounds so extreme! But, I can totally understand if the pain doesn't go away!!! Thank goodness you are getting yourself to the doctor!!!

Sandra: You're probably suiting up for Amy right about now. Better you than me!:7

Okay ladies, I've gotta suit up for some errands. It's gonna be a busy day!!!

Ballistic Hugs to ALL!
Wendy
 
Morning Coolers,

Workout for me this morning was 3m Run and 4DS Lower Body Weights.

Busy day here at work, boss is making sure everything is done before he leaves on vacation. His DD is getting married in Jamaica next week.

Traci, Thanks for the info on the cream. Looks like Sandra was too busy today to crack the whip, glad that Jeanette (Lynette) is up to the task though. :D I'm not heading for the roadtrip either. They always have these things during the summer, and I just don't have a weekend free. :D

Debra, Try out some Tylenol, it is made for pain relief. I sometimes will switch up between the two products. Or maybe the massage will help a little too. Glad to hear that the Diva is going to have an exciting day today. I had to see my youngest waving her arms like a loon this morning. I drive the car up to her (because she is too far away to hear), and she says she forgot her clarinet. So I drive back to the house. The oldest forgot her spikes, but I was not running those to the HS. x(

Patricia, Yipee on the improved weather, we are getting the better weather too. Glad you get to wear a dress to work, I am not able to. I have to wear pants to work because of being a manuf. plant. My DH called this morning from Vegas, and confirmed that our taxes went through. Otherwise I would be heading home to make copies, and going to the post office. Probably would have had to do my best on his signature too. Not that hard considering he must have gone to doctor school for handwritting.

Jeanette, LOL about you giving your DH the business last night. :D Looks like a lot of people are working with the 4DS workouts. I am having a hard time keeping my area clean with these workouts. Seems like I have way to much equipment out. :7 Cami usually comes downstairs while I workout, and after my run on the TM she went over to the TM to lay down on it. There was nowhere for her but the concrete floor. :7 And ya know my dog likes her soft places to sleep. :D

Sandra, Hope that editing goes well today. Ok now I am scared to do those Amy workouts. Will I be falling over my two left feet for these two? :D

Wendy, Good idea on not pushing your injury. Yes getting more weights is a bummer, not that I don't enjoy upping my weights. I'm going to check out Play-It-Again to see if they have anything before I head to the sports store. I have to get a rack too, all these weights are taking up too much room. I have a 5th grader too, and I had a hard time understanding those block things too. The way they did fractions was a nightmare too. This summer we need to have the girls chat on Webkins or was it something else? DD will benifit from the typing (oh wait let me correct myself "keyboarding", insert youngest with attitude :7).

Nicole, How is your neck today?

Lea, Any job that requires scrubbing is a workout. :7

Have to get going,

Laurie
 
Cardio Collectibles- Christi Taylor

I forgot how fun this workout is:) You forget you're working out and just dance the time away. I was ready for dancier stuff today and I picked just the right one.


My neck is still sore today but not as bad as yesterday. I'm sure it's all of the computer time planning a vacation we may not take. I think I'll take a break from this blasted thing today. All the work I put into it and Glacier National Park opens after DH scheduled time off:( We are looking at Yosemite now but the lodging around there is expensive!


DH and I are fighting today so I'm a bit distracted, sorryx( He wants to pay off bills and spend money on himself all at the same time and I can't relay to him that it's not possible to do both. I guess guys are missing that brain cell:p

Off to lunch with my LTF,

Nicole

Feel the burn!!!
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Just a quick chat b/4 lunch is over. Glad to see everyone is such good spirits today!

Wendy - How can you not like Japanese food? Since we moved north last summer that is the one thing that I've missed the most. There is a restaurant in town that serves it but I wasn't overly impressed. You know there is more to Japanese then just sushi:eek:

Jeanette - yep, April 30th is our due date for taxes. Wonder we you guys have to do it 2 weeks earlier?

Laurie - I guess as soon as you can't do something then that is when you want to do it. I really only like to wear dresses in the summer and as long as I don't have to iron them.:p I have to be careful what I wear here at work on a construction site. You would think men had never seen a woman before whenever they see us let alone bare some leg. You can feel their eyes on you the whole time until you're out of their line of site;(

Nicole - how do you like Christi? I bought her Still Jumping video when CK was going out of business to give her a try. I only did her warmup about a week ago and just couldn't seem to connect with her and ejected the tape:eek:

I've been interrupted 3x since I started this post so better go.
 
The check-in is almost as quiet as my house when it's independent reading time.:)

Jeanette: The OD post made me remember to tell you about my Bootay Jeans. Now that I have them in my possession, I can tell you which brands and styles I bought. I got the Joe Honey Jeans in the Lulu wash. They are still a tad loose in the waist. I also got a lighter weight denium, AG's The New Legend jeans in the Dakota wash. I luv luv the AG jeans!!! Both are astronomically priced online!!! They were marked down considerably when I bought them at a little independent store in downtown State College, and they were buy one get one free with free hemming.

Okay, best start prepping dinner.

Wendy
 
Hi Everyone :) :)

Today was Ted GF service and it was so lovely. I did not attend the funeral, really I should say his GF burial service, have so much work to do here its crazy. You guys have a great day.
 
Man do I have Spring Fever today!

Sent out an SOS for TracY....

WENDY
5th graders...I watched that show 1x & felt so stupid I never watched it again!~ Whats wrong with Japanese? Sushi? Are you a Thai snob???~~ STILL trying to get the studying in for 4 remaining Continueing Ed requirements...Got 1 submitted & passed last week... But the next 4 are BEARS! I have a due date on the 25th & then every 2 weeks after that until they are all done... Learning cramps my style!~~ SOOOOOO glad the lavendar tip worked..also remember the Epsom Salt bath WITH lavendar... You'd be amazed at how many holistic/ homepathic cures I have! Did ya chant too? ~ Tell Phil he pwes me one!

NICOLE
Sorry about DH $$ drama again..never really ends for long does it?

LAURIE
Tell the "boss" to lighten up! Its spring time!!!

DEBRA
Congrats on yesterdays lifting accomplishments...Any time a girl can match Cathe's weight load is impressive! ROF on the filters! Silly silly woman! Maybe thats contributing to your fatigue-syndrome!~ Take care of that knee...ICE baby ICE....

PATRICIA
Ah yes- the dreaded day off from forums! Thats when all the real action starts isnt it?! ~~ We LUV tax day ... The house is still new enough that between that & my no-profit business we get big returns...oh yes...once I quit "real" work that is...That was the final straw several years ago... With my income we owed..w/ out it we receive big refunds- now if THAT aunt the dumbest system in america....

JEANETTE/Lynette
Who KNEW????? You hide your alter so well! Let her out more often! Sheer FUN!}( WooHoo on the triathalon fee..makes it all seem REAL now! We're here to help...remember how we all stand behind you and blow really hard???~~ Great workout today! I think Cathe's bicep work is always top notch... Makes me feel STRONG!

SANDRA
Are you SERIOUS about hosting next years retreat? You did offer didnt you? Did we dream that? If so what airport do we fly into? I want to check prices to see how much I need to save in the next 12 months.... ~~ You are such a good student...Send me some of that determination will ya?!

TEDDY
Thanks for update on ted.... many many hugs on this difficult day.

Thats it folks.... Gotta work tonight..I'm tired... *whine & moan*
XXOO
 
A funny story from my day:

The conversation with my 3 0'clock patient:

Me "how did you break your hand?"
Pt: "I got hit with a hockey stick"
Me "were you playing hockey?" (thinking this was doubtful)
Pt "No"
Me " Is the cut on your forehead from the hockey stick too?"
Pt" No, that's from the police car,"

And, this is how I spend my day.

But another patient brought me cream cheese/chocolates cupcakes. Kim
 
Evening Gals

Just back from my yoga class and putting in some time while DH puts the little one to bed. Thinking of doing some cardio now but just can't decide what. Want to do a full-body w/o tomorrow so gotta get that cardio in tonight. :)

Traci - glad to see you're busy with clients. Try not to get too busy b/c then you might just have to start paying taxes :p Could the retreat be a right-off next year. You could say you're going to train a group of ladies just don't tell them it was to help train our elbows to lift that glass of wine to our lips:p


Well DS must be sound asleep by now so I can go and make some noise. Chat later
 
Yesterday I didn't get a chance to post but I did PUB and I did all the push ups on my toes!! :7 :7 That's the first time I did that! I completed the whole chest section with 20 lbs and upped the weights on some of the triceps. It's great seeing the results from the X.

Today I just finished CC#7 5.36 miles on the treadmill. I'm going to go see who wins TBL but will try and post personals on the commercials. Kim
 
Kim - congrats on the pushups. :) I've just started trying to do them on my toes by putting the slanted risers under my step. I'm finding that is really helping me as I've been doing "girlie" pushups for years and seen no improvement.

Just finished the cardio portion of LIC. That one is a lot of fun and moves quickly. I think I only got it this year but its a gem.

Off to get ready for bed.
 
Back for personals

Patricia- DH says he works out with me because of the outfits I wear;) He exercises off/on but has been pretty consistent since Christmas but usually only 3 times a week while I aim for 6. Glad it's starting to warm up for you, we actually got to +21 today.

Debra Hope the knee heals fast maybe the massage will help. Have you gotten organized yet?? Good luck on the test tomorrow!

Jeanette I love the coffee/cookie break! Wow on the 44 mile bike ride! What did the doctor say? Did you ask about the promotion?

Traci Glad that the hip is feeling better! Did you get some studying done?

Wendy On no on the back! How is the shoulder? DH liked GSL, he said he'll do it again next year. LOL He's been complaining about lots of DOMS and calling Cathe some not so nice names the last couple of days. I didn't realize that you lived so close to Cathe's gym for something reason I thougt you lived on the West coast. Just for fun I looked up plane fares for the road trip. It would cost be about a thousand dollars and three flights to get too New Jersey. LOL

Sandra The editing does sound like it would be boring but it guess it needs to be done. DH does have a harder time with GSL than I do. He tells me to take the heavier weights as I have stronger legs. But he can beat me with running and upper body weights.

Laurie Is the weather warming up for you??

Nicole Hope you and DH are able to work things out soon.

Kim
 
Good Lord!!!! Is it after 9 already??? Where the heck did my day go??? First, though, I have to say that Kim gave me my biggest laugh of the day with her story from work...except for seeing a bunch of 7 years olds up on a stage pretending to be lions, elephants and roosters! I did NOT get to visit with Eoin today...I was busy running various and sundry errands that were not all that exciting. I did study for my test tomorrow..which is something, I guess. I did have a very nice, relaxing massage....that was well worth that hour!

My legs are feeling a little tight from yesterdays workout, but not too bad. And I don't know if it was the massage or what, but I don't have any DOMS in my back...and I was expecting them. Whatever.


Okay...onto some quick personals...I need a good night's sleep tonight so that I can be rested to go conquer my test in the morning........


Kim...
Thanks for the laugh...and way to go with PUB yesterday!!!!!!


Traci...
Hope all went well with your clients today. And hope you got your studying in as planned. When is your bUUUfet concert?? I am certainly looking forward to ours!! I can't drive past a sushi place now without thinking of Wendell and his beard. In fact, I think I will have sushi for lunch tomorrow!! You know, I haven't iced my knee since it really hasn't been swollen. I guess I probably should, hunh. I think I just over did it yesterday with all the filters and the Wii bowling...LOL! Really, though, I think it is a torn/pulled/strained ligament....should I be icing that?? Aren't you the link to WebMD?? Thanks for making laugh yesterday about XDH's nasty email. He is such a creep sometimes!!


Patricia...
WooHoo on the warm front...LOL! I need a pedi as well...since I DID wear open toed sandals today...and my toes were not very pretty. I guess I will do that tomorrow or Thursday. I see you got Wendy's opinion on the RT. Let us know if you decide to go, though...especially if you go in August since I will be up at Wendy's visiting during that weekend!! Hope you enjoyed your yoga class....So your town has yoga, but no good Japanese??


Laurie...
The boss's DD is getting married in Jamaica?? Wow...that actually sounds pretty fun. Do you think he would mind if we crashed the wedding?? I will have to get some Tylenol as I think I only have kid's strength in the house! I can just picture your DD wildly flailing her arms in an attempt to gain your attention. That really created a picture....lol.


Jeanette...
My knee was actually better today until Polly ran into me and bumped me the wrong way. Ugh. And then I insisted on wearing some very pretty heels to the Diva's recital. Shuuush. I wish I had a video camera to show you guys what a dainty elephant she made at her concert....It was really funny!! My class ends the first of May, but I only have 2 weeks after that until my next round of classes. Maybe DH can come put some of my laundry away if he is feeling spunky...We serve lots of wine here...especially when you work for us. Maybe he would like to come and plant some trees...We pay REALLY well for that!!! And clam chowder too??? Hope your weather is good for your ride this evening. What did the doctor say??


Sandra...
Glad to see you out from your pile of research papers! Hope the editing is going well...and quickly! I promise that the story of the crazy neighbors is tooooooo long to share online...I don't type fast enough...Let me just say...the DH is part of some pyramid scheme and convinced his wife that he just HAD to have a Rolex. Whatever. Anyhoo, the rest of the story just has to do with a biting/barking/mean Boston Terrier and a 2 y/o who has apparently not been taught ANY boundaries and who wolfed down 2 pieces of pizza without so much as a blink. This only broadly touches on the events of the evening. Glad to know I am not alone in the 7 y/o moodiness. WTF?? What is it going to be like when they are 14??? I think your Y training sounds great!!


Wendy...
Glad you are starting to feel better...no more Lindy appearances, I hope! If the knee doesn't get better, I promise to go to the doc. I am hoping that with taking it easy a bit the knee will heal on it's own without actually having to go to the doctor. Or maybe I'm just lazy...LOL!! Shuush with you and the back!!! Take it easy, young woman! I, too, have to chime in and wonder what is wrong with Japanese food. I don't know if you noticed, but I, too distanced myself from Staci and CBL...He and I just don't agree...except, I think we do have an agreement NOT to talk about it.


Nicole..
I am sure you don't want to hear about what screw I think is loose in men's heads...LOL! Good luck on finding an affordable vacation. I don't envy that chore...wait, isn't it supposed to be fun?? Hope you had a fun lunch today.


Of course, my personals took longer than I meant...but it is still only 10:15...I think I can get some good sleep...and then cram some more for the test in the morning. Nothing else major on the books for tomorrow...I may end up planting those darn trees afterall!!!! Waving to Lea, Teddygirl and Tracy. Take care everyone, and I will see you all in the morning.


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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