I'll be fine. How are YOU? I haven't checked in on the running thread lately because I've only been on a couple of runs these last few weeks. Have your run your marathon yet? If so, how'd it go?Quote:
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
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I'll be fine. How are YOU? I haven't checked in on the running thread lately because I've only been on a couple of runs these last few weeks. Have your run your marathon yet? If so, how'd it go?Quote:
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
Oooh, Utah! So beautiful!! have a wonderful time.Quote:
Originally Posted by indysteel
Things are getting better, I'm starting to get my life back, mom is starting to get hers back, my honey is finally NOT working 70-80, we've been out riding motorcycles!! :p
Ouch Indy. "You sure fell pretty" is the best thing I've heard anyone say in that situation, when pretty is the last thing you're feeling. Hope you're not hurt!
Have fun!
Thanks for asking. Marathon is a week from Saturday. It's been tough trying to get treatment for my neck though, especially since we just moved back north and I don't have a chiropractor or a decent massage therapist here yet. Tried to see someone yesterday and long story, but it was bad news and didn't happen. Have an appointment with someone else tomorrow... I can race the way I am if I have to, but my neck is so far out that something's pressing on my trachea (SCM tendon by the feel of it), and on top of the muscle spasms that's really uncomfortable.Quote:
Originally Posted by indysteel
Utah is beautiful. Have a wonderful time!
Pax, glad things are settling down for you, and that you're getting a chance to blow some of those cobwebs out on that sexy 600. :)
(((Oak))). I hope you get straightened out soon and in time for the race. It seems like every year brings something new, or at I feel that way about my own injuries/illnesses. I at least got my endo to take me off the anti-thyroid drugs. I've been mildly hypo since last fall. Here's hoping!
So while I've long been a reader, I've always shied away from the Classics--to my detriment, of course. Anyway, I started Dickens' Bleak House last night on my relatively new Kindle. So far so good, although I decided to print off a list of characters so I can keep everybody straight as I read. Is anybody here a Dickens fan?
I'm glad things are getting better for you and your mom, Pax. It's good to see you on TE! We've missed you!
I love Dickens, and Bleak House is my favorite - though it is named quite well... I also like to collect BBC versions of Dicken's stories from the 80's and early 90's, they are quite well done and stick quite closely to the story as Dickens wrote them.Quote:
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Somehow I missed this, Oakleaf, I am so sorry that you are going through this. It sounds, very much, like what I went through with my whiplash injury...now I need to go to the running thread and see what happened! I hope that you are able to do your marathon and you are feeling much better by then.Quote:
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
I always liked Great Expectations. When I was 18 or so I found an old leather bound copy of it in a used bookstore in Brown County IN. I struggled to part with the $10 or so they were asking, but it was leather! I still have it 30+ years later, my first "real" book purchase. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by indysteel
I think we have another spammer... Or are winter shoes and nut butter related in ways that I cannot fathom?
LOL I was thinking that too... :D
Ways nut butter and winter shoes could be related:
#1. Fill winter shoes with nut butter and dangle from a tree branch for birds too eat off
#2. Nut butter and winter shoes both help keep you warm when its cold?
#3. Women who would by cycling specific winter shoes tend to eat lots of high end nut butters as well...
....? :p
Dogs love to chew on both! :D
Where's Mimi?
I was wondering that myself. Hope everything's okay with her and Don.
without revealing too much, a lot of water's gone under the bridge with them, judging by Facebook - will try and send her a message there.
Raleighdon posted an update of sorts on BJ the other day.
Mimi retired today!:)
Don is still Battling Cancer. he had an esophagectomy , but it regrew itself, and he's been in and is now using a feeding tube (If I have read everyting correctly)
Eat a donut (or two), or if donuts make you fat, watch this here video (about 2:58)
http://youtu.be/yAp1I9N7Ao0
:p
I just love that song.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fredwina;
Eat a donut (or two), or if donuts make you fat, watch this here video (about 2:58)
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The timing is perfect on this video as my sister and I (along with 28 other women mostly over the age of 50) will be riding into Memphis on May 13, and we have a day off in Memphis on the 14th before continuing to ride up the Mississippi from New Orleans to Lake Itasca, MN.
Will be leaving next Wednesday for the 30 day cross country which will officially roll out on May 4th after meet and greet, orientation and obligatory weighing of the luggage so that no one goes over the weight allowance.
I am collecting piles of clothing, gear and stuff along with multiple lists. Our second day is a 94 mile day so I will get to see straight off how well the training plan worked. I figure I will probably throw in, or at least will try to, ride an extra 8 miles so I can claim century number 6. There will be four opportunities throughout the trip.
Bounding up and down.
Good luck, Marni. I am sure your training will have paid off.
. As someone how has spent way too time(both mom and Dad grew up there), I agreeQuote:
Originally Posted by marni
Best of luck mimi with time with Don and your artwork.
Well wow. The latest spammer is certainly a wellrounded person with many interests - chinese agriculture, shanghai fashion and blood beverages...:rolleyes:
Good luck Mimi and Don!
I love when I see workouts yield results with real-world applicability. I normally hate having to lay mulch each summer. I always struggled to wield those heavy bags around the yard. Well, this year, I was hauling and throwing them around like they weighed very little. Thanks, Trainer Blane!!!! Next time you have me throw the kettle balls around, I won't whine at all!!!
Was quite a shock to roll up to a bike event last week and see the DH's Bridgestone MB1, that had been stolen from him 10 years ago, locked in the bike rack. He visited with the new owner who bought it about six months ago for a pretty penny from someone else. The consolation was knowing that the current owner appreciates and understands the bike and that the DH may actually get to "visit" it upon occasion. For grins, he did talk to the police and the statue of limitations is 5 years.
Oh my gosh, Sky King. What were the chances for that?
Ok, I haven't seen this posted here before, and I really needed something nice to look it. It's wonderful. Takes 17 minutes, but the diction... the overalls! the faith in bicycles! "A boon to man."
Take a look :)
How a Bicycle is Made (1945): http://vimeo.com/39401575
LPH, thanks for the link, that was good to see!
I saw this earlier today and shared it on FB. I couldn't find a non-FB link to it or I would have just linked it. I assume this is a product of Photoshop but it is sweet and just hit me. Also correct.
Pondering shipping:
I ordered 3 things on Monday (odd for me to order that much, but anyway....)
One arrived Tuesday. Wrong size; re-order arrived Wednesday.
One arrived Today.
One *shipped* yesterday, and will arrive maybe Tuesday of next week.
No special orders, all in stock, all free shipping, all large companies.
Wonder which company I won't be likely to re-order from. Retailers need to get it that waiting 4 days just to ship regular old in stock items is NOT OK. So glad TE (and lots of other retailers) get it.
Just venting...
Work is very busy, so busy I feel I am not doing a good job taking care of my patients!
Tired and hard to get my mid week runs in! Worry I will not be in shape for Pikes Peak.
Tired of trying to lose wt but really not doing anything about it!
Sad, I miss my 18 year old kitty...I hope she understands I did what I thought was best for her.
Hate packing for a week long conference, clothes for the evening and workout stuff. What if I forget something?
I really should turn off computer and lights and get some sleep!
K
(((katluvr))). Sounds like you need a good night sleep. I'm sorry that you're feeling stressed and sad about your cat. Hang on there.
Wow; what a weird day. The power in our building went out at 2 p.m., while we were in the middle of sorting out an emergency hearing. It was out for about an hour and a half, and by the time it came back on at 3:30, the server was still down, so we still couldn't get much done. Ugh.
At 4:30, I met with my trainer at our worksite gym. The workout went well, but during the final stretches, I started to feel kind of funky. DH felt sort of off last night, too, so I wasn't overly surprised. I went back to my office and a few minutes later, I rushed to a toilet and threw up. I haven't thrown up in years (and, no, I'm not pregnant). It's the worst.
So, great. I feel okay at the moment, so maybe it was working out after a bit too big of a lunch. I'm just chilling for a bit to make sure I'm okay to drive home. Ugh; just make this day end.
On a happier note, DH and I have decided to formally rehome a little stray cat that showed up on our doorstep in April. We have been opposed to taking in another cat (if you recall, we cared for some strays last year, too) because one of our existing cats has had some health issues. But we've decided to at least try with the newest stray, mostly because we've fallen in love with her. We've named her Matilda or Mattie.
Matilda's about one year old, but is the size of an older kitten. Her nickname is "Itty Bitty Kitty." I think she tips the scale at 5 pounds. She's short haired and black, with patches of white on her chest and belly. She's about the sweetest thing ever and loves to cuddle. But she's playful, too. She's just about everything I'd want in a cat. As it is, we have one cuddler who isn't overly playful and a playful cat who doesn't like to cuddle. Matilda is the total package, so to speak.
We had her spayed and vaccinated about three weeks ago, and she's going back to the vet tomorrow for a fuller checkup. I think she has ear mites and those need to be eradicated before she has contact with our cats. I've used Advantage Multi with them off and on over the years, but I'll get some for all three of them. She also likely has worms. She's already tested negative for FIV and FeLV. From there, it'll just be a slow introduction process. Our existing cats have smelled her on us and seen her outside for a while now. I'm going to take it in really small steps, so as to not stress out our geriatric cat too much. If it looks like it's just not going to work, then we're back to where we are now, so I'm not sure we have too much to lose. I sure hope it works out.
Awww, Indy, I hope you feel better.
The new Kitty sounds like a keeper. I hope the other cats agree!
Thanks, Red. I made it home in one piece and mostly feel okay. I hope it was just a fluke.Quote:
Originally Posted by redrhodie
How are you doing these days? I was out for ice cream with DH last week and, I know this may sound strange, but it made me think fondly of you and your dad. The anniversary of his passing is approaching if memory serves. Hugs to you. Those milestones are always hard.
Yes, it is. July 23. He would love that you thought of him! This was a tough year, but I have been feeling a lot better recently.
The restaurant where we had the ice cream that last day together just renovated, so the seats we sat at are different already. I was disappointed when I saw them changing things, because I wanted to go back and sit in the same seats, but now I see the beauty in that. Life is change. I'll still go there and remember him.
Thanks for the hugs.
Last night we went out to dinner at a tapas restaurant in Boston. I've been there a couple of times before. A young man led us up the stairs to our table; as I was going up behind him, I was thinking that I wonder if he's trying to see if the old people can get up these stairs as fast as me? I hadn't really seen his face when we were walking.
As he seated us, he looked at me and said, "Mrs. M?," and he gave me a big hug.
It was one of my all time favorite students. I had both him and his sister for 2 years, looping from 6th to 7th grade. I was very close to his mom. I knew his family (grandfather and uncle) owned a couple of tapas places, but I never thought I might see him. He's starting his junior year at Northeastern U and his sister is about to start college at the university I just got my master's from.
This was one of the best post "teacher moments" I have ever had.
Just had to tell you guys about this. We went to see the highly informal "Deathing World Championship" yesterday (38 Norwegians, 1 Dane, 1 Swede) at Oslos largest swimming pool. It was hilarious. Death diving is a "sport" I assume young men all over the world practice, but here they've defined it as: diving or jumping in a spread-eagled position, belly down, and going into a tuck before hitting the water. Style points are given for speed, height, fearlessness, lateness of tuck and cool tricks along the way of course. And as they will freely admit, this is a really a championship in showing off and impressing the girls :D
Check out the short video from the local newspaper:
http://www.aftenposten.no/webtv/--Do...e-6847020.html
Or the really very nice official video from last year's - not completely SFW:
http://vimeo.com/28152824
The year I lived in Norway, I remember thinking that the boys went completely bananas in the springtime. Looks like maybe that hasn't changed!
(What did that one guy stick in his pants?)