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[Xrayted]

what's wrong with that Buddha X??
he lost his brains, but he seems happy about it!

yeah, both of us.

[mimitabby]

so X, do you have a curious George jersey? we just watched the movie last week. It was cute.

[Kitsune06]

Oh. My. Gawd.

Shoot me now. DG and I were out partying last night. Partying as in "listen to the neighbor and his band play music and enjoy gross amts of free alcohol". DG gets plastered and becomes the honorary life of the party, even though everyone's about had it. We eventually get home and spend about four hours camped out infront of the throne (I was ok, but DG wasn't, and sweety that I am, I stayed with her to make her feel better and clean up the aftermath...) ick. DG had to go to work at 7 this morning, though, so I hope she's surviving. I feel like h*ll, and need to get some sleep but can't. ugh. I think I flashed a few guys at the party. I'm sure I'll find out for sure this afternoon. my shirt and DG's djimbe are still there. Funny, the more I drank, the better I drummed.

Mmkay. 'night TD

[mimitabby]

Oh. My. Gawd.
Funny, the more I drank, the better I drummed.

Mmkay. 'night TD

uh, do you mean the better you THOUGHT you were drumming?

[Kitsune06]

Probably, but because the party had been going for awhile before I got there, (go me and my "incredibly realistic" security guard uniform...) the band was well on their way out, too, so... no one sounded good anymore, I'm sure.

[Xrayted]

mimi - My Curious George books from childhood have been passed down to the kids in my family. I still love the stories and lessons to be learned in them. No CG jersey as yet. I'm such a kid at heart tho that I'd have no problem wearing one. I saw one I liked online so it's on the x-mas list. I've practically melted the CC since getting the bike so no new purchases for me for a few months. I love Disney stuff too and I've got a few jerseys with that theme on the list too. (my other nickname is Mickey but don't tell anyone. )

Kitsune - I don't even know what to say. I guess I hope you get your shirt back. Glad you both lived through it. (although it probably doesn't feel that way) Air drum if ya gotta but stay away from drum sticks when partying. You can take an eye out. (or put the stick through a drum head skin. Don't ask how I know this.)

[KnottedYet]

Useful tricks for SI joint grumpiness:

These are to be done VERY VERY GENTLY!!! Like rocking a sleeping baby! GENTLY. BARELY. ALMOST IMPERCEPTIBLY.

I mean it!

These tricks are to calm down the spasming muscles. They take a while. As the muscles in your pelvis/low back calm down the locked-down bones can shift around again. Movement can be easier, but you should still be taking it carefully (no bending down for stuff on the floor, squat instead) because all those critters are still gonna be sensitive. Those sensitive muscles will still be tender and sore for a few hours, too.

When my patients have had an "episode" of SI related pain, I tell them to do these tricks at least twice a day (morning and night) for a couple weeks. Helps to break the spasm/pain/spasm cycle. You can also do them any time your back feels grumpy.

Trick #1 Pelvic Shotgun

(called "shotgun" because it hits many targets <muscles>)

*Lie on your back on the bed or the floor, with your knees bent and feet on the floor/bed.
*Completely relax your back. Just lie there for about a minute.
*Put a pillow between your knees.
*Gently, barely, imperceptibly squeeze the pillow for 10 seconds.
*Let off the sqeeze for 10 seconds.
*Do this for 2 or 3 minutes.

Trick #2 Foot Push MET (muscle energy technique)

*Lie on your back, knees bent and feet on the bed/floor.
*Completely relax your back. Just lie there for about a minute.
*Straighten one leg and let it rest on the floor. Keep the other bent.
*Gently barely "push" through the bent leg, like you were going to slide your foot down the bed. (but don't move the foot. don't push hard enough it actually moves) Hold the imaginary push for 10 seconds.
*Let off the push for 10 seconds.
*Repeat 3 times in a row on the left.
*Repeat 3 times in a row on the right.
*Do this for 2 or 3 minutes

Use these as needed. I like the shotgun, it works well for me. But I have to do it for a good 5 minutes. Sometimes the shotgun doesn't fix me, and I use the foot push afterwards.

These should feel as boring as h*ll. They ARE boring! You are boring your muscles into a state of calmness.

[Nanci]

I am sitting home like a slug today. Actually, I got up at 5AM and mapped out the IM FL bike course, and wrote the distances on the map, so I can figure out when BF will be where, unlike last year where I'd be at some intersection, with everyone going "What mile is this???" I need to buy sidewalk chalk to write on the road with. Allez, allez!

And I "inquired" about that snake I really really want. Haven't heard back yet.

I am resisting going to the garden store, since every penny has to go toward A. IM FL and B. Snake.

Next step with Baddy Addy I guess is tuna water-scented mouse. Mmm.

Oh, and I updated my Nano. It's the 4GB. I have 90% Podcasts and 10% music. I think I've filled it once since I got it, last spring, and even though I listen to Podcasts every day, I have never run out. Lots of new stuff to listen to on the way to Panama City Beach! The weather is good- highs in the mid 70Fs and lows around 50F. Sunny.

Maybe this would be a good day to take Maizey outside and practice scale photography.

[chickwhorips]

x i want to come and relax in your back yard, specially the hot tub! actually considered getting one of those portable hot tubs up here. still thinking about it. not sure where i'd put it.

kit was it that extra drink you had for me or did you drink more after that? hopefully it was more after that so i don't get blamed for this.

[Kitsune06]

I think so, Chick,... I got there and was handed a jello shot, then upended a bottle of Ouzo into a party cup with ice until I had roughly a shot in there, and poured pepsi- did that twice, and I think I was handed another jello shot. I don't really go nuts, I'm just relatively "cheap"... but that second jello shot was for you, I shhwear. I'm feeling a lot better now... time for breakfast. Wish I could go good 'n greasy but too lazy to hit fast food.

[maillotpois]

HI TD!

We were in Carmel all weekend. Part work, part long overdue romantic getaway. So that was fun. Catching up on some work now. And some TD. You guys weren't too prolific in my absence for once!

But now I hab a code.... snif! waterey eyes. sneezy. bummer....

Hey Salsa - great use of gems!!

Wow. Jello shots. It's been a long time.

Knot - your stew sounds fantastic. I also believe Garlic is a vegetable. Please share your recipe!

[snapdragen]

Circus Animal Cookies are crack disguised as sugary pink and white goodness.

[Kitsune06]

...the only problem is crushing them up fine enough with the frosting, and every once in awhile you sneeze and sprinkles come out.

[snapdragen]

And isn't that embarrassing, little candy pastilles hanging out your nose.....


I have too many Peeps in the house - left from my club's ride yesterday. It's kinda scary, they have "Good Until" dates into 2008.

Who wants Peeps? Punkin' and Ghost shapes

[Trek420]

I do I do!

I'm up in Sonoma with Duck on Wheels. Just back from a walk with her and DDog. Now back out to the garden with Mom. See you later TE TD.