Dear So and So

[Crankin]

Yes.
The person who did the eye rolling is one who usually responds with those kinds of questions. She seems genuinely interested. So, that was why I was a bit surprised to see that body language.
She's probably just feeling bad about herself, as it's the time of year for resolutions. She later made a comment she's going to be on a diet of grapes and some other weird thing starting this week. But I know she told our mutual friend (who also rides) that she's just given up on her weight issues.

[jobob]

Yes.
The person who did the eye rolling is one who usually responds with those kinds of questions. She seems genuinely interested. So, that was why I was a bit surprised to see that body language.
She's probably just feeling bad about herself, as it's the time of year for resolutions.

Could well be - she might have been rolling her eyes at herself, as in "geeze, why can't I be doing that?"

Just a thought.

[Crankin]

It was really out of character for her, which is why I wrote this.
But, I sometimes wonder how long my friendships with inactive people are going to last. I don't want my world to become so small that I only see one type of person, but it is becoming harder. And I don't even do the amount of training that some of you do, but it still seems over the top to "regular" people.
Maybe I am getting less tolerant in my older years? It does seem that there was more tolerance when I did more stereotypical female work out things, such as aerobics. It didn't take up all of the time cycling and other outdoor activities do. Just today DH wondered out loud "what would we do if we hadn't met (our cycling friends)?"

[lph]

I have a couple of non-active friends. Strike that, they're non-athletic, which is something quite different. We're friends because we share other traits and likes, but also because we both are passionate about something. It doesn't have to be the same thing, but we understand having an overwhelming interest in something.

This sort of links to the Facebook discussion, of friends who "like" activities they don't understand. I tend to get passionate about a lot of things I do, and I like it when others are like that, even if I don't understand their things.

[Blueberry]

Dear Old Blender:

You are retired and fired.

Love,

The Shiny New Vitamix

Dear TE:

Got tricks/tips/recipes?

[Biciclista]

to whom it may concern.
Raleighdon is eating lots and lots and lots. And getting tube fed. And getting stronger. So when is he going to start gaining weight? I REALLY don't want to outweigh him..

Thank you.

[emily_in_nc]

Dear Old Blender:

You are retired and fired.

Love,

The Shiny New Vitamix

Dear TE:

Got tricks/tips/recipes?

Oh, Vitamixes are awesome. Really loud, but awesome. We made some of the hot soup recipes in the recipe book that came with the unit, but our most common use was to make a healthy blender drink of carrot, celery, apple, flax, a little OJ (or other juice), and ice. In later years we started adding some frozen organic spinach to it. Drank it almost every single day. I miss that machine!

Enjoy your new toy!

[Crankin]

Lph, I think one of my issues is that these people are not really passionate about anything, especially the one who rolled her eyes. She is the most level headed and smartest person I know, who is not one of my friends connected to athletics, but her life is mostly work, family, and eating out. She has no hobbies or interests. Both her and the other person I've mentioned (friend of the Facebook posts) are friends for 20+ years, made when i first move back here and my kids were small. Our common bond was we met at the synagogue, and now, although we all still belong there, and support the organization, we are not active volunteers.
I think when she rolled her eyes, it kind of was surprising, but it didn't reach the level of my reaction to the other person! I know my reaction to that person is out of proportion, and it stems from the fact that she needs serious mental health help, and as a professional, I can see it, but as a friend, I can't say anything; it would totally end the friendship. This person does have interests, but things that I totally have no interest in. I listen and even ask questions about her interests, but there's no common bond anymore.
Does this make sense?
Maybe it's time to find some new friends, but that's not so easy at this stage of life.

[salsabike]

I have a couple of non-active friends. Strike that, they're non-athletic, which is something quite different. We're friends because we share other traits and likes, but also because we both are passionate about something. It doesn't have to be the same thing, but we understand having an overwhelming interest in something.

This sort of links to the Facebook discussion, of friends who "like" activities they don't understand. I tend to get passionate about a lot of things I do, and I like it when others are like that, even if I don't understand their things.

lph, someday I am going to buy you dinner, or something. I like this post!

[lph]

lph, someday I am going to buy you dinner, or something. I like this post!

And cheers to you