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Welcome to the December Exercise Thread

bopper — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 15:46:05 GMT

Re: Welcome to the December Exercise Thread

bopper — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 15:48:24 GMT

Good Morning on this 1st day of December. Just finished up on the treadmill as it is sleeting outside...then used my Tony Little Bar with the bands. Forgot how that thing can do a lot.

Now I am making my dad's BD cake. Bless his heart, he turns 88 tomorrow. He is in relatively good health and he walks about 2 miles most days, he goes to camp and 4 wheels, and he is my Rock!

Hoping we can have a No Excuses December and do our best...It's about the health not about the size~

Be Well, Be Thankful and Be Blessed

Re: Welcome to the December Exercise Thread

nomless — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:49:53 GMT

A new month, hurray!

Bopper, sad to say I'm starting the month off with excuses. Yesterday I had tons to do, lots of errands, but it was sleeting/snowing in the morning. The afternoon was better, and I got a few important errands in...like getting food for my cats. They'd be mad if I ran out of food! But I didn't get it all done, there's more on my list for tomorrow.

This morning I've been sending out more resumes for full time jobs. Goodness, I'm so tired of it.

This afternoon I start my new part-time job. I'm sure it will go fine. Initially, it will be a struggle to get back on a schedule and plan when to do errands and chores. I'm sure I'll fall back into a routine quickly.

It's still cold here, but the sun is trying to shine. We've had many gray days, so sunshine is welcome.

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MoJoV — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 21:01:51 GMT

Hello everyone and Happy December! It was so nice seeing posts from Patty and Cater again. Love reading everyone's posts.

Went for a walk in the woods with Angie and DH. Weather 40s and sunny...no complaints.

Thanksgiving was nice lots of food and family. We went to the town Christmas parade,lots of fun til we got home for hot chocolate and pie. DD and my eldest nephew got in a screaming match over politics...Christmas and politics not a good mix.

Nomless hope your first day goes well and good to get the first day out of the way!

Bopper, your Dad sounds like quite a guy kinda puts me to shame walking 2 miles everyday. Happy Birthday to him!

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cater — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:18:49 GMT

Skylark how wonderful that you would admit to the screaming match. Let me tell you I never in my life ever thought that I would have that happen here but lo and behold it has happened here. I only thought that happened in my girl friends home UNTIL one day my son and daughter started discussing politics and naturally one is one party and the other is of the other party. It got so loud with each of them throwing out facts that I just sat here in shock. Neither one would back down until one of them actually picked up their dinner plate covered it in suran wrap and walked out the door and went to their own home. That was one of our so called family get togethers then it happened again and I actually had to yell for them both to shut their mouths and never discuss politics in this house again.

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bopper — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 12:14:13 GMT

Good Morning all, I have a few things to do this morning so am visiting early.

My BD cake is ready to bring to dads. Yes he's quite the guy. He has some minor issues but frankly he does very well for himself. He's an old fashioned kind of guy, not techy at all, and often talks of the old days with simplier life style and quieter times. It's comforting to hear him tell his tales of when he was younger...

I agree on the politics stuff. Not a good mix, most situations turn out with people disagreeing and it just isn't good. Can ruin a family get together for sure.

It sounds icy outside. I can hear each car go around the corner crunching the ice below them. I hope the highway is salted when I get out there .

Nomless I hope you like the job, I think it will be OK. Just have to adjust to the schedule again.

Hoping everyone has a very blessed day!

Re: Welcome to the December Exercise Thread

nomless — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 13:08:19 GMT

Hi, everyone. Enjoy your day.

Cater and Skylark, what stories! Yes, politics and religion, too, are topics best avoided. Such conversations seldom changed anyone's mind, so it's best to avoid them. I hope you have success keeping the opponents quiet at future gatherings.

Bopper, happy birthday to you dad! Have a fun party and give him a big hug! You're so lucky to have him nearby and part of your life.

The job yesterday went well. It's complicated work with a lot to be done in very llitte time. Hence the team of nearly a dozen who work together to accomplish it. I was very impressed by the organization that's brought to the task so that it is done without chaos and confusion. The pace is steady but not frantic. I was left with a very good first impression. They've set up a great process that runs like clockwork.

To complicate matters, yesterday I got a call from a recruiter about a full time job. I really don't want to go back to full time work, but to my surprise, the salary for this one is sufficiently high that I probably should consider it. A downside I see already is that it's a long commute. I also don't want to walk out of the part-time job right after starting - not fair to them and I don't want to burn bridges there. But I guess I should pursue the full time opportunity and see where it goes. Maybe nothing will come of it.

I have more errands to run this morning....and I have to remember to go to work this afternoon. I'm afraid I'll forget! LOL.

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nomless — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:38:07 GMT

Day 2 job report: I'm already bored with the work because it's too easy. I hope they can push up the level of difficulty to keep me interested.

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bopper — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 12:51:45 GMT

Morning, not sure what the weather is as its dark still but the long range forcast is above normal temps. Works for me!

Watching the news on the terrible and horrific shooting in CA..It's so scary and I am just heartbroken for the families.

Nomless sorry the job was boring yesterday, the day before it sounded like there was lots to do...I sure hope it gets better for you.

Not sure what I will do today. I have some big knots in my upper back that are bothering me so no upper body work for me..will walk though.

Enjoy the day!

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Iluvlucy — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:45:33 GMT

Ugh, nomless, sorry about the job. I know what that is like, I'd rather be too busy. I hope they can step it up a notch.

Above average for a lot of folks bopper, we've had rain the past 3 days..bleck. Sun is out today but quite windy. And, yes, horrible news. I fear it's just going to get worse too and I'll leave it at that. Sure sounds like DH is going to be busy at his new job!

DH is flying back right now. Big Christmas Party tomorrow night but so far Saturday is free and I'm looking forward to it!

I got a full day's worth accomplished so far this morning(even though it started out slow) so I'm ahead of schedule! Post Office, charity drop-off, Pointsettias for front porch, birthday cards, groceries, gym(TRX training and Boxing), and more! Going to walk Lucy to the beach now then might go get a pedicure. It feels good to put my feet up a minute though.

They're getting ds's package together and submitting it to the insurance company. So we're praying hard for approval and that it works for him. Life could take a drastic turn if it doesn't. We're going to DC for a few days for DH to get a feel for his new job, then we'll leave from there to go see the kids in PA for Christmas. I want to be there for his first infusion so we'll see how it all plays out....I may be staying for a while.

Waving to everyone...cater, Skylark, and all. Skylark and cater, I can't talk politics with people that are die-hard the other way, my head almost explodes, so I don't...lol! Step away from the table.

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nomless — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:46:15 GMT

Gosh, Patty, I pray that things work out for DS. How great that you'll be able to spend some time with him and DIL. Lucy will be so happy to see Daddy when he gets home.

I had a fight with state dept of labor today. Being angry, I sent a letter to both the commissioner and governor. It won't help my situation, but I hope it leads them to rethink some things. Things are very broken.

Re: Welcome to the December Exercise Thread

bopper — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 19:15:58 GMT

Hi , It's more like a Fall day today...45 feels like summer here! I walked 4 miles and did a dvd called Gym Intervals and used my Proform bike for the cardio part , then you would get off and do a weight thing for 1 minute, then get back on the bike. It was good..It's so nice out I can't believe it. Want to bottle it up!

Patty you know I pray for your family every night. I sure hope DS will do alright! Very happy you can go up during Christmas and spend some time. Hubbies new job sounds like a busy one but hopefully not as stressful as the last one! Any good shopping lately?

Nomless I hope your letter helps improve things there. Sometimes you just "have" to do stuff like that to make your point. I applaude you!

Waving to everyone!

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nomless — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 19:32:21 GMT

Bopper, I want to be walking down the lane! Enjoy your fine day.

More phone calls, and to my surprise, my issue with dept of labor did get solved. I'm so glad I finally got their attention and the attention of a very nice guy who was able to identify and fix the problem. As for the larger issues, who knows? I suppose nothing will be done, but I tried.

OK...off to work!

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bopper — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 21:07:53 GMT

Happy Sunday Funday! It has been a beautiful day here, mid 40's and sunny. We drove through town and no snow at all for Dec. 6th! I'll take it. I walked this morning with my neighbor and her dog and then hubby and I walked downtown and in the shops...We didn't get anything, just looking.

Nomless glad you got that resolved, it paid off you writting that letter. Who knows, it may have really helped the larger issue too. Time will tell.

Just watching football now, have a roast in my crockpot.

Enjoy your evening!

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nomless — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 22:40:04 GMT

Hi, Bopper, you've had several nice days. So glad you've gotten a break from ice and snow. I'm sure you, DH and Logan have enjoyed your walks.

I've done nothing interesting this weekend. Reading mostly, taking naps. I thought about working out....but I know thinking about it doesn't count. I really need to get a new schedule in place, but there's still enoigh going on with searching for full-time work, callbacks, etc, that it's a bit hard to set aside time. I'd like to go over to the workout room and do cardio, but employers have my home phone # and I don't want to miss calls.

BB has a new program done by the 21 Day Fix woman and a guy (maybe it's the giu who did Beast??? Can't remember.). It has more strength training than is in 21DF. I'm interested, but I don't want to spend the $$ right now.

I think I'll roast fennel for dinner tonight. I haven't done that before. I don't like fennel raw, but I do like it in scalloped potatoes, so I decided to try it by itself.

I hope everyone is having a nice Sunday.

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Iluvlucy — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:37:02 GMT

Happy Monday!! I'm tired...woke up with hives on my bum cheeks again...ugh!

nomless, I know that job-hunting can be a full-time job in itself! I remember doing it every time we moved, and keeping track of everything for unemployment...you have to be on top of things. You'll get back on track...for every time there is a season. Not the entire book of your life, just a chapter...and sometimes even a paragraph even though it seems bigger. I have to remind myself of that often.

bopper, I'm glad you have some nice weather. We had a beautiful weekend but today it's raining again so I guess I'll do a SPIN class in the Petri Dish.

DH is flying out again this morning....I'm tired of the coming and going, packing and unpacking. He was so worn-out Saturday morning(he caught the cold everyone got at the Thanksgiving dinner we were at, I'm the only one so far that didn't get it) but I made him go out with me, I think he needed it. The sun was glistening off the water and so peaceful, cleared his head. Afterwards we walked to Starbuck's and got him a hot tea for his throat and I tried an Eggnog Latte...it was pretty good, only drank half.

We have Blue Whales here right now! Some people have some really neat photos of them.

Yesterday was busy...SS, church, lunch, then had to be back at 4:30 as DH had an Elder meeting and I had a Ladies Ministry Meeting, then evening service, followed by Potluck. I only had a piece of cornbread so I don't know if that's what gave me the hives....afraid to eat anything that I don't know what the ingredients are anymore.

Well, there's a lull in the rain so guess I'll take Lucy for a quick one before I head to the gym.

Hope everyone had a nice weekend.

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bopper — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:26:52 GMT

Happy Monday everyone, It was frosty/foggy here this morning...really cool looking outside.

I did a cardio/strength workout incorporating my Proform Xbike using upper body for this program and then went outside and walked about 3.5 miles. The other subdivision was all black ice so I had to practically crawl through it as I was so afraid of falling. Our subdivision is bare.

I have a funeral to go to this afternoon, my BIL's mother passed away last Thursday so will spend a good portion of the afternoon there and then they are having a get together at a restaurant so we will also to there. I so don't like going to funerals, but then who does right? Just something we need to do.

Nomless I agree with Patty, it is so tiring looking for jobs and so time consuming and stressful. You'll get back on track. How were the fennel potato's.

Patty you had a busy Sunday! Sorry to hear DH has a cold. I hope it leaves him quickly and you don't get it. Also hoping those hives go away...sure hard to know what causes them. Blue Whales, how awesome!

Well I better shower and move on to the next thing...Have a great day everyone!

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nomless — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:14:27 GMT

Bopper, I'm sorry you have a funeral today. Hugs. The fennel was good. No potatoes this time, just roasted fennel seasoned with olive oil and a little parm cheese.

Patty, how nice you and DH had a quiet Saturday. I hope he feels better very soon. Sorry he's gone again.

I turned over a new leaf today. I limited my time on job boards to 90 min. I found one to inquire about, so I did and called it a day. Then I went and did 30 min cardio, first workout after 30 days of slacking off. Will try to make this my new schedule. Part of t he problem I have is that I'm required to make 5 new job contacts each week, and it's hard to find that many in my field. Ugh, sick of it.

Now, will shower, have something to eat, then off to my part time job. It's sunny and warm today, nice day. I couldn't sleep last night....was awake most of the night.

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nomless — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 17:16:16 GMT

I went over to the workout room to do some cardio. A PT was just arriving to do a workout with another resident. Interesting...she's hired a PT (or maybe he's a friend) to come here and lead her through a workout. I was interested in watching to see what he had her do, but no way am I doing cardio in the presence of a PT. I'm such a coward. So I left. It's a nice day, so maybe I'll go walk outside.

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nomless — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 18:18:42 GMT

Yea for me...I did walk outside. It's a harder walk than treadmill, so it was better for me in the end. The last block was uphill all the way, and quite a steep hill! Now, lunch and work.