We're STILL the Xers Wednesday ;-)

[aschendell]

Okay...back for some chat, as I have a lovely glass of Chianti...Got my mushrooms cooking...and a brat for DD...and my green beans are done! Let's see....A busy day again for me...I decided to skip class and study for the 2 hours I would have been back and forth..I think it was probably more productive and I didn't have to take a shower! Then a short nap (to rest up from the 'gabbing')...then more laundry...then a workout...SH shoulders and back plus some of 4DS back work added on. I have mulching to do in the morning...so I will count that as cardio...or maybe a circuit...LOL! Then I picked up DD from school, got a new wheelbarrow, and cleaned out the garage!! Finally a shower and now I am here to chat a bit!



personals...


Traci...
Well, I know we have some nasty minds, but I promise I wouldn't have automatically thought you had eyes for the 20 year old!! Hillary is going to be at my college tomorrow to talk...but since I have mulching to do, I am going to have to miss it. I did get a phone invitation since I am such a good Democrat, though. I don't know WTH I bought that cost so much...although I didn't feel so bad when my mom said she spent $70 today at the store..and it's just her! I hope you are back to eating regular meals today...just feed Wendell though a straw. Hope the headache is better...poor girl. Is that from ttom? Congrats on completing a workout...LOL!! DOMS tomorrow perhaps??


Tracy...
I am sure you will do great on your final...but I would be stressing if I hadn't had any previous tests. My DOMS seem to be better today after I got moving a bit. I don't mind one day of bad DOMS, but more than that is too much!


Jeanette...
So glad the tax man isn't hitting you too hard!! I am glad to know I am not the only one who likes floor work. I think it is my inherent laziness...at least I get to lie down while I workout! My fatigue is a bit better....although I went back on full strength of my diuretic...so who knows?? I have another appointment in May with a gyno. I have got to look at your flight again..Aren't you coming in on Wednesday?? Love LoMax!! I have that later this week.


Laurie..
LOL about your sleepover guest talking in her sleep! I am sure that listening out for her coughs made for a restless night for you. Ugh with the overflowed toilet...That is no fun!! Maybe some feminine products were the culprit?? I feel you on Tosca's book too....although there are a lot of good take aways...it is just waaaaaay to strenuous for me!! Obviously, since I am have a steak and wine for dinner....lol. Are you running outside now, or is it still too cold? How is sweet Cami doing? My doodle came back from the kennel just exhausted...LOL! She will get lots of time outside tomorrow since it will be nice here and I will be working outside.


Sandra...
Sounds like you were a bit of a glutton for punishment today with your workout. I doubt I would ever add on any leg work to a step workout...God bless your fit little heart! No, really....We did a lot of gabbing last night...I just didn't mention that the gabbing led to some later lube work...lol! I get paranoid when new guests come to my house that they are going to think I am the dirtiest creature that ever lived, so I tend to clean a lot then. Also...I figured Tracy would have a heart attack if she saw what I normally have in my pantry. I would rather not be responsible for a death on the retreat weekend.


Wendy...
I promise I am not a man. CBL is planning on being here the first night you guys come in, so I am sure he will attest to any anatomy questions you may have...LOL! Mulching, hunh? Between you and Sandra, you would think that all I do is have sex...Well, now that I think about it, is that a bad thing??? As far as cookbooks are concerned, I have 2 favorite chefs that are not in the 'healthy eating' section, but I am sure you can modify to suit your needs...Rachel Ray and Giada De Laurentiis. I also like the cookbook "Seriously Simple". I promise when you arrive, the last thing you will think about my house is that is is some sort of museum...lol! Between the dog, the cat and the child nothing stays in place long...or remains without fingerprints or hair for longer than a minute or so. In fact, the dog is running around like a crazy animal right now chasing a squirrel that is outside that she will never catch. Silly dog!!


Okay...think I am caught up for now!! Waving to Nicole, Christiane, Carol, Kim, Lea and Teddygirl (if you are lurking!). Hope everyone is doing well!!

Debra

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[Netta]

Hi ladies,
Played 9 holes of golf by my lonesome tonite. Couldn't get DH to go with me as it really was cold and nasty outside and he was far too sensible. Wind was blowing like crazy. I just had to get outside and do SOMETHING! Heaven forbid I do something productive like housework. That would be more in line with Debra or Nicole. Now you see why I didn't want to host a retreat? I'd rather pay the high price of an airline ticket than clean my house LOL!

Just got done paying bills and balancing the checkbook. All is well. DH is popping some corn right now so I will be munching in a minute. House is nice and cozy, cat on one side of me, Tillie in her "nest" on the loveseat.

Traci, my vote is for "Watercooler", "Cheers", and "Le Cafe". Looks like my vote was the same as Tracy's. Hope it's not too late to vote. Hope the migraine is out of here by now. How was Wendell's day? Did he make it to work?

Tracy, that dryer is still squealing. DH did take my Jeep in and have the tires rotated and balanced today. I had a front wheel that was bouncing really badly when you got around 57 mph. I think he has a welding job next week. Just when the weather gets better and he can do that painting job, he'll be off to a welding job and will put it off. Perfect timing.

Laurie, I feel so sorry for people with asthma. My sister had it when she was younger but seems to not have many episodes any more. Did your boss explode today? My boss went home sick today. I really like my boss and hope he's not gone for too long. He's a hard worker, but doesn't get too intense with others. Hard worker and state worker doesn't always equate LOL! Can't wait to see your DVD!!! May or June will be here before you know it. Why are people so quick to criticize and give advice, but compliments are rare or not at all. I was burning with the band work in Muscle Max yesterday. That shoulder work with the bands kills me.

Sandra, I'm looking forward to doing the rest of ASCI. I think I put that I did ASCII, no don't own it yet, but plan on buying it. Yep, the crazy shuffle is one that you'd better be paying attention to where you put your feet. I notice this DVD is not so chaptered like Cathe's are. And why the power ups at the end? Good job tacking on the legwork. Next time I see that golfer, I will be thinking about his balls LOL! I know he was only trying to help me, but there's a time and place. Do you still correspond with any of the ladies that you met up with before? I'm wondering what everyone sounds and looks like. Does Traci have a Texas twang? Debra sound like a Georgia peach? Does Laurie say "aboot" or "eh"? I'll find all that out in about a week. Can Wendy really walk in those 9" heels? Can Tracy do all those crazy yoga moves?

Wendy, next time someone gives me golfing advice, I'm going to think "What Would Wendy Do?" I need to put the hammer down! Actually, I have a little bit of ego and hate to be criticized in front of others, though I am open for advice and want to improve very much. Hard to believe you have had 6 children, you look fantastic!!! I definitely got my stretch marks from pregnancy.

Debra, you are just cleaning like crazy!!! Please stop!!! We want you to be refreshed and healthy when we come blasting in on your peaceful but busy life. For some reason, my mind goes to "nasty" when you say mulching with CBL. Yep, coming on Wednesday. I'll have to send you my flight plan soon. Lowmax is such a good workout. I think that was the jewel of the Hardcore series. I love watching cooking shows. Emerel makes me laugh, plus he's Portuguese so I'm a little partial. Definitely not clean eating.

Got to peruse the forums,

Jeanette

 

[6Swans4me]

It's the Crazy Asian you know and hopefully love. At 1 o'clock AM, I finished the Kickbox AND Legs on the 4DS!!!!! I just had to do something after eating a slice of carrot cake! I was doing so good with my eating too. Gosh! Carrot cake sounded soooo good! It was good!!!:9

Can I just say that I totally remembered the kickboxing and leg work on the 4DS being easy. What the heck was I thinking!!! At first, I thought either Cathe or I accidentally skipped the warm-up! I am so out of cardiovascular shape!!! Dang right, I modified some of those jumping jacks!

Now that I've sweated up a storm, I've gotta get a shower. Hmmm, I wonder if dh will notice I stink if I slither into bed? :+ Nah, I wouldn't be able to sleep all sticky with dried sweat.

Since I'm talking to myself while you all are snoozing away, I still want to know about the eagle and frog poses! Any theories?

Also, I stumbled onto Bodybuilding.com and saw some major transformations. This one lady with a bf% the same as mine lowered her bf% down to like 10% with a weight of 100 pounds!!!! Dang! That woman has some major willpower! And, some striations too. Now, I'd be happy to take my bf% down to 15-16-18 percent. But in order for me to take it down to 15% with a 110 pound weight, I calculate that I'd have to lose 11 pounds of fat and build ??? pounds of lean muscle mass. Hmmm, I don't know if I want it that bad!!!!

Traci: Oh! I was only supposed to chose two or three.:7 Well, I did place my votes in order of preference. Just take the votes away for the last couple choices. Lindy doesn't mind.:+

Tracy: I don't know where my mind was at earlier. I must have been thinking of food since I hadn't eaten yet. I read Jeanette's personal and thought I was reading yours. Disregard my two balls comment. LOL

Lea: Are you really, seriously going to Shoot the Sh*t with us later?

Debra: Here's the thing, I read too fast for my mind to digest what my eyes think they saw. So, I see mulching and think munching. Get the picture?}( I'd say mulching counts as functional fitness or as Laurie would say fusion.:+ Rachael Ray? really? Okay, if you say so. I'll have to look over your cookbooks at the retreat. Cat and dog hairs.... I feel better about staying at your less than spotless house now. :+

Jeanette: You are dedicated to an active, non-productive lifestyle! Just my kind of woman!!! See, I pictured some grumpy ole geezer shouting golf criticisms at you through his window with a group of people watching the drama. Is that how it happened? It doesn't really matter. I'm sure I would have done some property or bodily harm one way or another.}(

Where have all the Xers gone? Kim? Christiane? Carol? Amy-XX???? I miss you ladies!!!!

Tomorrow's personals will have to wait until after I torment dd's art teacher.:+

Sweet Dreams to ALL!