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WELCOME TO THE MAY EXERCISE THREAD

bopper — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 18:27:44 GMT

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hckynutjohn — Mon, 01 May 2023 06:57:21 GMT

Hi @bopper

Like your list.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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violet runner — Mon, 01 May 2023 13:16:41 GMT

@bopper - I have a Bosch dishwasher. Its been working fine for years.. I sometimes think they are all made in the same place ( or similar) and stick their brand name on it. HA! Probably not.. but who knows.. My motto is don't go with the cheapest or most expensive.. Usually it works out.

Biked both weekend days and got a few walks in.. Sorry, @bopper about your pending snow.. Here in CO I would say it was perfect- sunny, little wind, and 70s.

I got a little gardening done.. Don't do alot , but took inventory of any containers I might need to replace and cleaned a little in the garage. I did plant my cucumbers- Might be a little too early- I can haul them into the garage if need be.

Been to the rec center this morning.. and plan to walk later on.

Thanks for starting the May thread, @bopper !!

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DrKelli — Mon, 01 May 2023 19:03:59 GMT

Happy May!

@violet runner you know the Colorado rule--don't plant before Mother's Day!!

I got a shot in my foot this morning. I went to the podiatrist and found out I have a Morton's Neuroma--easy to treat--a shot of cortisone. If you aren't familiar--it is inflammation of the nerve between the 3rd and 4th toes. I go back in 3 weeks for another shot.

Not sure what I will do for a workout today--probably something from my app. I am super busy at work, so didn't get to do anything this morning.

A woman in the buy nothing group I belong to put out a desperate plea for a vacuum--happen to have an old one that is going to the goodwill, so I told her she could have it. She was supposed to pick it up yesterday. Guess what--still sitting on my porch. I messaged her this morning that I couldn't keep it on my porch indefinitely and if she didn't get it today, it was going to GW. Guess she wasn't that desperate.

Hope you all have a good day--will be missing tomorrow as I have to go out to the plant where the plant manager hates me. Fun day.

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bopper — Mon, 01 May 2023 19:05:54 GMT

Hey Happy May! Well it's not happy here. No power and snow and it's a huge mess here. Some of my friends are mowing lawns and planting and we don't have a trace of Spring yet here. All schools and University is closed, windy cars in ditches.

I would like the Bosch too @violet runner it has good ratings.

I did the spin bike for 30 minutes don't need power only me and the my reformer for 25 minutes. No excuses right!

And I shall carry on here in the snow country!

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kate2357 — Mon, 01 May 2023 21:45:00 GMT

@bopper What a cruddy way to start May with all that snow and no power. I know it's not fun. Good for you to still get in some exercise...pretty sure I would not be as committed.

Sunday I went for a 5 mile run, came home and washed outside windows. Oldest son invited Jack and I to go to local park and ride bikes. They were teaching the grandbabies how to ride bikes without training wheels, so we all traded duties. I think I spent more time laughing than riding.

Today I did 90 minutes on treadmill and will be taking tomorrow as a rest day. Will do a bit of gardening if we don't get rain.

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Laura14 — Mon, 01 May 2023 22:46:55 GMT

I did yoga and some HIIT. I have the next two weeks to myself so I am hoping to make the most of it.

Have a good week.

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Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 02 May 2023 13:25:18 GMT

Good morning all. Chilly today but not bad.

Not much going on here. One of our patio chairs broke while my husband was sitting in it the other day so we agreed to get a new set. Simple, right? No, he's sending me pics of really nice sets, pricey. IMO, when you know your days are numbered (old, sick), why would you want to buy expensive stuff when you have no kids living nearby? Now something simple is hard. If my husband passes before me, I won't be staying here because the upkeep is too expensive so I'll have get rid of all of our house things. I could say more but I'll spare you, lol.

Have a great day!

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Hoovermom — Tue, 02 May 2023 13:55:52 GMT

@Mmsfoxxie wrote:
Good morning all. Chilly today but not bad.

Not much going on here. One of our patio chairs broke while my husband was sitting in it the other day so we agreed to get a new set. Simple, right? No, he's sending me pics of really nice sets, pricey. IMO, when you know your days are numbered (old, sick), why would you want to buy expensive stuff when you have no kids living nearby? Now something simple is hard. If my husband passes before me, I won't be staying here because the upkeep is too expensive so I'll have get rid of all of our house things. I could say more I'll spare you, lol.

Have a great day!

@Mmsfoxxie : I never comment on this upbeat and encouraging thread. I have a thought about buying more expensive things as we age. It's like all the beautiful china/crystal I use to never use, I am using them all the time. So what if it breaks....it brings me joy. The same with furniture/patio, I don't want to sit in some broken piece until I die. Enjoy it while you can and things will take of itself when I am no longer around to care about it.

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JudyL — Tue, 02 May 2023 15:34:01 GMT

@Hoovermom - I agree with you. You have reminded me to get out and use the china that I have that I love. Used to only use it at the holidays, then I started using it on Sundays. Somehow I got away from doing that. Even though it's just me, think I'll start bringing it out again on Sundays for dinner.

@Mmsfoxxie - I say get the patio set that you want and enjoy it!

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Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 02 May 2023 17:54:53 GMT

Hi @Hoovermom, I can hear what you're saying, lol. I don't leave nicer things unused anymore either. He and I are both 75 and he'll be 76 in a few days, not in the best of health, I might add. I'm all for getting a new set but not better than the one we had. Besides, the two he showed me will take up all of the darn deck. I'm in Illinois and our weather is fickle. He has balance problems so I don't know who's going to but the thing together. Hopefully, we find a retailer who will do that with the delivery.

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Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 02 May 2023 17:57:49 GMT

@JudyL, I don't have any china but I do have my collection of Corningware that I seldom use. Remember the S&H green stamps? That's how I got most of it.

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bopper — Tue, 02 May 2023 18:27:56 GMT

Hey all, and the snow storm continues and I'm not kidding! No school again! It's thick thick snow cone slush~ Cars is ditches everywhere!`

I did the reformer day 5 of the series I am doing and then the Vibration plate. I did make it to the salon! Important stuff you know that a girl can't miss!

I remember Green stamps we got stuff with them too!

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Daisy Sunflower — Wed, 03 May 2023 02:27:19 GMT

I did a 5-mile walk today.

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JudyL — Wed, 03 May 2023 03:34:27 GMT

@Daisy Sunflower - Welcome to the group! That's fantastic that you did a 5 mile walk. Congrats!

@Mmsfoxxie and @bopper - I do remember Green Stamps. Bought a quilt with them that my daughter remembered from her early childhood. Had it in my car for years and when that car was stolen, the first thing she asked - after making sure I was ok - was "was the quilt in the car?" And she was in her late 20's when this happened. LOL She was so upset about losing that quilt.

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violet runner — Wed, 03 May 2023 13:10:17 GMT

I too remember green stamps.. Even the "taste" of licking them and putting them into a book.

@Daisy Sunflower Welcome and great you got in 5 mile walk!!

I set my goal steps to 10,000 and if I can it in one walk- the rest of the day is gravy!

Been to the rec center.. cardio day.. And probably will walk later- but on my "list" today is flower shopping.. I'll be aware its a bit early here in CO.. But today is hanging planters- and want to get a good selection to pick from before Mother's Day. It's sunny and 70's predicted for the next week. We are finally getting a Spring. And all the flowering trees are blooming.. so pretty.

I am struggling with keeping my sugar intake low.. How's it going for you @bopper ? I have cut out dessert for weeks now- but I still find hidden sugar is everywhere.

Maybe that's as far as I will get with this.. A no added sugar attitude.

Have a good day everyone..

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DrKelli — Wed, 03 May 2023 14:57:49 GMT

Hi--good morning all! I guess it's been awhile since I posted! I was out at a plant yesterday and by the time I got home, I took the dogs for a walk and didn't work out.

Hi @Daisy Sunflower , welcome to our thread!

I can't remember if I posted this but on Monday--had to have a shot in my foot. I think I told you that I was having issues when dancing--I would all of a sudden get a horrible pain in my foot. Turns out to be a common problem--Morton's Neuroma--it's where the nerve between the 3rd and 4th toes becomes inflammed. I have to go back in 3 weeks for another shot and hopefully it will be gone. I can't get a second shot in my hip until June, which is a shame because it is hurting again.

I have my annual wellness check today. At noon. What was I thinking.

Hope you all have a good day!

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kate2357 — Wed, 03 May 2023 19:32:01 GMT

It's a fabulous sunny day in Seattle. Went on a nice long run this morning. Came home and found out grandbaby #6 will probably be arriving sometime on Saturday...which is about a week earlier than expected. Also happens to be the same day our youngest grandson is having his birthday party. His actual birthday is next week ... but the party is Saturday.

Going to be very busy weekend. My other DIL and I are going to swoop in and update the nursery w/ pink or blue baby stuff once the baby is born. Nothing elaborate like painting ... just the soft goods and decor stuff. So Saturday night might be a late one for me. But a new baby is worth it.

Hope everyone has a great Wednesday. I'm off to paint flower pots.

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JudyL — Wed, 03 May 2023 21:32:28 GMT

@kate2357 - How exciting to have a new baby in the family! Please keep us posted.

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bopper — Wed, 03 May 2023 23:56:28 GMT

Hey everyone, today was 35 minutes on the reformer but I followed a TG workout but used the reformer and then y Vibration plate and bands. I did walk the dog in the woods and from all that snow the water is unreal back there. I had knee high rubber boots and it was almost to the top at some points. I wonder when it will recede. This last storm was a doozy!

@Daisy Sunflower welcome and awesome on the 5 mile walk!

@kate2357 a new baby how wonderful!! Such a happy blessing!

@violet runner painting flower pots sounds so summery! As I look at at our snow.

Said 50 on Friday so I hope so!

Great movement day everyone?