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WELCOME TO THE AUGUST EXERCISE THREAD

bopper — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:58:15 GMT

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Mmsfoxxie — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:27:53 GMT

Hey, everybody! Didn't want to post on the July forum in case nobody goes there this late in the evening.

I'll be on a plane to Vegas very early on August 1st. Gonna see my son and grandkids who live there and my son in San Diego is driving to Vegas. My daughter in law is big on celebrating the kids birthdays is a big (expensive) party. Birthday girl is going to be six but this is also her sixth bd party. The memories are great once they're old enough to know what's going on. So, now that's three kids....three bd parties. I only attend one a year. Not crazy about flying. Anyway, I might not be on for a few days.

@DrKelli, I agree with you, the dues should be prorated. Besides, is the 50% off really 50% off? I always take that with a grain of salt. If there is a contract, this should have been mentioned in the contract.

@bopper, this too, shall pass. Keep your chin up and keep being the bigger person.

Stay safe everybody.

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Laura14 — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:37:38 GMT

Core class this morning. Have a good day.

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violet runner — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:17:07 GMT

Haven't checked any updates this morning- as of last evening, CO has 4 fires..

Had some smoke smell and haze in our city. Weather isn't condusive to helping mitigate these fires. We aren't cooling off for awhile.

Heading to the rec center this morning and then hopefully hop on my bike before spending time inside when the day heats up-

@Mmsfoxxie enjoy Vegas and your family..

@bopper - thanks for getting us started on the Aug. thread.

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JudyL — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:38:32 GMT

Good morning everyone! Nice overcast cool morning here. Love mornings like this. Got my 10 minute walk in. Knee balked at first but after a minute or two it loosened up and was better.

Not sure what else today will bring.

@violet runner - So sorry to hear about all the fires. The smoke from the fire just north of Sacramento is due to come into our area today so I'll have to be careful about leaving windows open and going outside.

@Mmsfoxxie - I'm sure you are on your way to Vegas by now. Hope you have a good trip and enjoy the birthday parties!

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bopper — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 21:07:07 GMT

Hey all, it's overcast here but its so humid and warm. At least we're all hot together. We have fires from Canada blowing smoke into our area. Not like CA and CO though.

Took a full rest day today. My upper back is full of knots and my forearm tendinitis is flaring too.

@Mmsfoxxie safe travels, you must be there now. I am not a good flyer or traveler. I hope everyone enjoys the birthday party.

@JudyL stay safe, that air must be bad for breathing and if you have any issues like asthma not good.

@violet runner Seems every year fires are more and more. We had a fire not far from here actually here from someone not putting out a campfire. It is now contained but please be careful.

August here we go!

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lizzys — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 23:43:24 GMT

Happy August!

Yesterday, I went out in the morning for a 2 mile walk and a 1.75 mile run. Later in the day I ran 3 miles with a group. Not only did I receive a Garmin badge for July for walking and running, it awarded my last run for doing it in 100 degrees. No wonder I was zonked when I finished!

To start out August, I walked 3 miles with my 6# vest. Trying to work my way back up to a 12# vest.

@bopper Hope you enjoyed your rest day and thanks for always starting the new month thread.

@Mmsfoxxie Enjoy your trip and party. Fill us in when you get back.

@violet runner @JudyL @bopper So sorry you have to deal with all that smoke. We have only had that problem once that I can remember. It is horrible.

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violet runner — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:39:03 GMT

@lizzys I applaud you for working out in 100 degree temps.

Saying that, I decided even though smoky to take a bike ride yesterday. Half way through I asked my inner self what was I thinking.. HA! The smoke was worse than I anticipated- and it was already in the 80's and climbing. I ended up cutting it short and sat at a coffee shop ( inside) for awhile. When I came out , the wind must have shifted where the fires are. It was much less smoky. So I rode home a longer way. The temp however was 90 by the time I got back.

None of our 4 fires are out yet.. The biggest has burned 8000 acres- but it's more remote and not many homes . We have several more days of high heat , no rain, wind. More fires and difficulty maintaining the ones here in CO every present .

I have many errands to run today, but thinking I'll get out and exercise when the sun comes up. A better time to go anyway.

@bopper - Listen to your body and take it easy if you hurt.

And anymore, I am not a good traveler either. I used to love it.

Be safe everyone.. Enjoy the upcoming weekend.

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JudyL — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:19:40 GMT

Good morning! Did my 10 minute walk this morning and it felt easier - knee didn't bother me, feet seemed ok so was happy about that. Will keep doing just 10 minutes for a while before adding more time. I've pushed it too soon before and regretted it.

Cool overcast morning here. Not sure what I'll do today. Take care!

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bopper — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 23:19:07 GMT

Hi everyone, it's a warm day here today and I"m still trying to not complain because winter will be here before we can blink.

I took another rest day, my knots feel better in my back today. I didn't walk or anything. I'm okay with it.

Just grilled a salmon and had some coleslaw for dinner and now settled inside to watch baseball.

Is anyone else easily influenced? I hate that I am. I really shouldn't ask or say anything to anyone LOL, Its like I don't have a mind of my own.

We picked up a new recliner today, I can never find one I like and it takes me a few weeks to know if it will work for all my back and neck issues. And so now I'm altering it, LOL. I told hubby just don't watch me as I cut through it. I don't care, I have to have it mold to me and it has to much filling in the head part. Doing it, don't care LOL

You know how they say if you stop sugar you don't crave it. Well that's a bunch of ****** LOL..

Okay I'm done, have a good night

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violet runner — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 10:21:54 GMT

@bopper brave woman altering your new recliner.. We just got a new mattress ( about a month ago) and I would say finally its conforming to where I really like it.

Way to make it your own!

A few smaller fires have started here in CO- popping up everywhere. I think they have them under control. The biggest one now is over 9000 acres burned- nothing like the one in CA.. Makes me sad when I see pics of places I used to hike now just blackend earth. Aug. usually brings some monsoon rains.. Hope we get them this year.

I have gotten out for walks- not as far . but moving none the less. And this morning I think I'll bike when the sun comes up.

I spent yesterday running errands- and I have lots of fresh veggies from 2 different farmstands. It's a good time of year- I put up corn every year ( freeze) and have been doing that.

Taking a page from @Laura14 - and making some meals ahead of time.

@Laura14 - have you been hiking?

Have a good Sat.. School starts here in about 10 days.. hard to believe!

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JudyL — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:26:49 GMT

Good morning! Have done my walk and did it a bit faster this morning so had to add on a bit at the end to make it a full 10 minutes. Didn't intentionally go faster just think my knee and ankle are doing better. Will continue to do just the 10 minutes for most of next week to make sure my knee and ankle are getting stronger and then will add on some time.

Today my DD is having a birthday tea party for me. She has invited some family and friends and we are meeting at a tea house to celebrate my birthday, which is Monday. Should be so much fun.

@kate2357 - thinking of you and hope all is well.

Hope everyone has a good Saturday!

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lizzys — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 17:56:57 GMT

I ran a 5K race this morning. I did not run as fast as I would have liked to, but my second goal was to not to die in the heat. Running a little slower made my second goal possible.

I might just catch up on my DVR today, and that is about all I have to say with the energy I have left. Enjoy your Saturday!

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JudyL — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 23:06:35 GMT

@lizzys - Well that goodness the first goal made the second goal possible!

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violet runner — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:40:37 GMT

@lizzys..my goal was never to be last in any race!! Ha! You did well today, congrats!
Early happy birthday @JudyL!!

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bopper — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 19:36:34 GMT

Happy Sunday! Yesterday was spinning and Pilates and this morning was Spinning and Pilates haha. I rode 12 miles on the bike.

@lizzys You did great! Congrats~!

It's cloudy here and I'm glad. Cooler today also. Humid but cooler temps.

I'm thinking my upper back knots are from the bike and leaning over to far. Going to have hubby raise my handlebars. They went away when I wasn't riding, back to riding and they are back too.

I love hearing lawnmowers LOL, and chainsaws. I know I'm weird haha

Have a good day!

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bopper — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 19:37:47 GMT

@violet runner wrote:
@bopper brave woman altering your new recliner.. We just got a new mattress ( about a month ago) and I would say finally its conforming to where I really like it.
Way to make it your own!
A few smaller fires have started here in CO- popping up everywhere. I think they have them under control. The biggest one now is over 9000 acres burned- nothing like the one in CA.. Makes me sad when I see pics of places I used to hike now just blackend earth. Aug. usually brings some monsoon rains.. Hope we get them this year.
I have gotten out for walks- not as far . but moving none the less. And this morning I think I'll bike when the sun comes up.
I spent yesterday running errands- and I have lots of fresh veggies from 2 different farmstands. It's a good time of year- I put up corn every year ( freeze) and have been doing that.
Taking a page from @Laura14 - and making some meals ahead of time.
@Laura14 - have you been hiking?

Have a good Sat.. School starts here in about 10 days.. hard to believe!

Haha I have to! They do not fit me right! I removed some of the stuffing and now am going to try ig for a while before I seal up the spot I opened up. I just tell my hubby " don't talk" I got this LOL

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Mmsfoxxie — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:01:40 GMT

Hey, everybody. Just a quick drop in to read the posts and give a holler. I'm enjoying myself and the bd party was very nice but several hours sitting on a bench with no back wasn't great, lol. I recovered the next day. But when my daughter in law mentioned that a few things went wrong on how Chuckie Cheese did a couple of things and that they were going back Monday for a free meal and the kids could play a half hour for free and asked did I want to go I gave a definite NO, lol. She made some spaghetti with meat sauce Friday that was delicious and she had some garlic rolls that were to die for. Yes, I'm over eating big time. I was shocked when she said the garlic rolls were from Walmart.

The kids are cuter than cute but baby Jude doesn't care if I stay or go. At least he let me hug him a few times without crying like he did last year when he was only one. Kids....you take them where they are. Birthday girl barely ate, she was so busy playing and laughing.

See ya Tuesday!

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kate2357 — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:51:09 GMT

Happy August! And Happy Birthday @JudyL Hope everyone is doing well and surviving the /heat.

We just returned from a family get-together with almost all of dh's relatives. It was at my bil and sil's Montana ranch. Oh my goodness, we had a great time. We stayed longer than planned and really only came home because we have appointments this week we could not cancel.

At various times we were feeding 100 to 250+ people. The

lower number was mostly just family. Everyone had a hand in cooking, cleaning, watching and playing with the kids. It really was fun and upbeat. The kids all slept outside in very nice tents. The older kids watched the younger and a few dad's watched over all of them

Jack was very happy to see his horse and went out every day for a ride. Jack's horse adjusted quickly to dh's disability. They enticed me to go riding a few times....my backside was 'tender' after each ride. The best thing I can say about my riding is that I did not fall off the horse.

I did get in early morning runs on most days and was able to swim laps later in the evening. Many of the ladies did a couple of spa visits. I had a hot stone massage (sigh, so great) and had a pedicure (fushia pink toenails).

Jack's brothers surprised him in a very nice way. All of them have converted at least 1 bathroom in their main homes to be wheelchair accessible and included putting grab bars and chairs in a shower. They are enticing Jack to get out and visit them. Based on how great this road trip went, I do think Jack will be more open to traveling. Yay!

With all the good food and adult beverages, my weight is at 110 lbs. Happy about the improvement. Want another 10-15 lbs back....but slowly and in the form of muscle weight not fat. Probably asking for too much...but what the hey...a girl can dream.

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JudyL — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 02:14:57 GMT

Awww @kate2357 it is so good to "hear" the joy and good news in your post. So happy for you and Jack that the trip went well and how wonderful that Jack's brothers have converted a bathroom in their home for Jack. The support and love his family has shown both of you is wonderful and must be such a comfort. I'm so happy for you and Jack.