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Welcome to the December Exercise Thread

bopper — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 01:45:45 GMT

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bopper — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:34:11 GMT

Good Morning on this 1st day of December. I just finished 20 miles on my Proform Xbike watching the TV, time goes fast then . It does not record many steps on the fitbit though but I know what I did. Still no snow here, works for me!!!

My granddaughter is 10 months old today! How fast the time has gone! My dad turns 89 tomorrow. I am making his cake today. I always nominated to make the cakes in this family. I enjoy doing it for him.

Take time today to enjoy the season and never forget to smile! You never know how much that smile means to someone!

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MickD — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 18:21:30 GMT

@bopper - Wow - excellent mileage on the bike! I hope you have a great day with your dad....does he have a favorite cake?? I love babies.....10 months is the start of a lot of fun! My son was so cute at that age that people would mistake him for a girl/ gerber baby....with his blonde hair and big blue eyes......fun, fun!

I ran 2.6 mi/35 min on the treadmill. I didn't feel like moving it .....we keep passing germs in my family...last week my son, and this week it is me and DH.....

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bopper — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 17:39:50 GMT

Happy Friday everyone, Started off with some sun but clouds soon rolled in and wind, making it cold when it's only 36 outside but I did over 4 miles of fast walking this morning. Had to get out while our roads are bare and dry.

MickD we are having dads party tonight. I use an old family recipe my grandma always made him for his birthday cake. Yes 10 months is a fun age, she will soon be walking and then look out! Funny too how you can already see their personality and she's strong willed little girl!

Nomless how are the new shoes working out. You don't work on weekends now do you?

I have a nice cozy wood stove fire going and we have not had to turn on our electric heat which is a good thing. Our electric company raised our rates by 30% and that's a lot. I feel bad for those that don't heat with wood and have electric heat. I'll tell you your much more aware to turn off lights you are not using. Imagine Christmas lights people use for outside how much that will be! Some people go all out too.

Taking Logan to the trail soon and then writing out some Christmas cards. I still like to send cards.

Have a good day everyone! Be a shining star in someones life today!

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Mmsfoxxie — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 19:58:06 GMT

Happy birthday to your dad @bopper. Hello to everyone!

Wow, that's a lot of bike miles. How long did it take? I'm noticing something about miles. Some take more or less time than others. The other day, I did one of Leslie Sansone's walk DVDs. Since I've been going to the center I've only used it once...the 2 mile one. Well, the other day I did the 4 or 5 mile version. It only took 35 or 40 minutes! If that. When I walk around the track at the center, I can do a mile in about 15 minutes, rushed. So young that as my guideline, it should take at least an hour to do 4 miles, right. And the dvd miles are easier. I wonder how she calculates that.

Yesterday, me and my Fitbit took a post workout shower together, lol. Accidentally, of course. I have the Fitbit One clip. I clip it on my watch and forget I have it on. The watch and the Fitbit are still working.

@bopper, I like your signature. It's similar to one I almost used, "be a rainbow in someone's cloud".

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nomless — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 22:15:03 GMT

Happy birthday to your dad, Bopper. Have a fun part tonight...and enjoy the cake. Wow, a 30% increase for electric is a lot! Ouch. How fortunate you are that you van have a wood fire. It will help a lot.

Foxxie, I agree that Leslie's miles may not really be miles. But still, ypu're moving so it's all good.

My boss offered me more hours, but I declined. I told her I'm worn out at the end of my 5-hours and don't want to work longer or more days. She was fine with that. It didn't seem to be the right time to ask for fewer hours though...lol.

I got another pair of shoes that are not only wide but also a half-size too big. They're much to big for normal use, but they seem to be good for working. I've worn them two days, and my toes haven't cramped as they were doing before. BTW, my cat walked on my tablet and added the numbered paragraph, lol.

Bopper, no, I don't work weekends. This weekend, I need to do laundry, and I'll also put the Berkshire sheets on the bed. Nice! Grocery run, too.

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Mmsfoxxie — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 22:31:58 GMT

@nomless, you were probably right to turn down the extra hours if you don't need them. Your home time is worth a lot. I didn't really want to retire in 2015 because I consider a payroll check more reliable (not to mention more money, lol) than a pension every month. But I'm glad I'm retired now. Scaling down with expenses wasn't too hard.

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bopper — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 16:36:28 GMT

Hello everyone, I have not much news like a lot of us here but just saying hi and I"m cleaning and doing some baking.

Dad BD was great thank you. He enjoyed all the family around him and he's pretty sharp for 89.. We bought him a new TV so he was tickled!

Hubby is at work until noon and then we may head to the Christmas Craft show and I"ll look for some gifts, not all of it is the crafty crafts, there are other things mixed in. It's nice to look.

nomless I agree you were right to turn down the extra hours. I was offered a job at the lancome counter in Younkers and turned that down. Nights and weekends, no thanks. I'm not looking either, I enjoy being home. We have not much money but we are content non the less.

Not sure if I"ll do a workout or not....probably a dog walk though.

Have a great day everyone!

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nomless — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 23:00:37 GMT

Yep, I agree with both of you...my time matters to me.

I thought today would be fairly idea, doing just a bit of laundry. Well, I'very been doing it all day! %he last load of summer sheets are in the wash now, and the furry sheets are on the bed. Yay!

How nice that Dad got a new TV, Bopper. He'll enjoy it. Have fun at the Christmas fair. I wish I could go with you...it will be so festive!

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nomless — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 20:06:10 GMT

Hi, all. Happy Sunday.

Today I'm making myself crazy because I'm such a packrat. After doing 6 loads of laundry yesterday, today I'm faced with putting it all away. Problem is no space to put it! Too many sheet sets, too many socks, etc., but all in good condition which makes it difficult for me to toss or donate. I'm a suckered for buying things when they're on sale or when the new best thing comes along....like the Berkshire sheets when I already had two sets of the Malden Mills sheets. This morning I spent time rearranging things, and yes, I did toss some things. Even I could see there was no point to keeping 20 year old, discolored pillow covers when I have several new ones still in the original package. I managed to fill one bag of things to toss and made space to store stuff....for now. At some point, I need to buckle down and be ruthless about getting rid of stuff, but not today. It causes to much anxiety. I'm sure we've all had the experience of throwing something away that hasn't been used in years, only to find that we need it the next day.

I think I'm done with chores for the weekend and will be a couch potato the remainder of the day.

Bopper, how was the Christmas craft fair?

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Mmsfoxxie — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 18:20:56 GMT

Good beautiful Sunday morning to all. I say beautiful even though there is some white stuff coming down from the sky. So far it's only coveting the grass and trees but melting as it hits the street. It's not bad but I think I'll stay in anyway.

I think we all have a little packrat in us @nomless. My downfall is not giving away enough of my clothes. I have clothes in small, medium and large. Numerical sizes 8 thru 12 with a few 14s in the mix. They are clothes that I like and just hate to get rid of thinking I'll get back in them at some point. Right now, I'm back into mediums and 10s. I did donate some very nice suits last year....big shoulder pads. I admit to still wearing some of my dated suits just because I like them a lot and refuse to be held back by somebody else's decision to call them out of style.

My husband is a packrat to almost being a hoarder. He's been retired for years and still holds on to materials from meetings and classes that he had. I have snuck a lot of his cassette tapes in the garbage as well as computer books and t-shirts with paint or holes in them. He hasn't missed anything yet but if I ask if he still needs such and such, he'll say yes.

I went to the birthday party of a friend who turned 75 last night and got some dancing in. That and my Zumba class earlier got me over 17,000 steps. There was another guest there wearing her Fit Bit, too. I didn't ask how many steps she had that day because she was in the middle of telling me a story. It seems that there was a contest with Fitbit recently and she came in 14th with over 27,000 steps! I just can't imagine anyone moving that much in one day. Having been around her in the past, I do know her to be a little hyper but....27,000 steps? Lol.

Even though a lovely dinner with birthday cake was eaten last night, I'm going to relax today and just accept the consequences.

I hope this snow stops before accumulation starts.

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bopper — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 20:10:51 GMT

It's Sunday Funday! Unless of course your cleaning and doing laundry LOL... Like I've been doing. Making some brownies now, so house smells good and the Lions are winning so we're happy!

Nomless the craft fair was really nice. There were more people than I have ever seen there so the vendors must have done really well. It's also going on today. I didn't get anything but enjoyed walking around. It took us a long time to go through the whole thing but we weren't on any schedule so it was fine. I admire some of these peoples talent, especially the wood carvers and the beautiful tables they make. There is a lot of thing I wouldn't have use for but some very nice things too.

I think we are all pack rats at some point, afraid to throw out something for fear next week we'll need it. I did though refrain from the sheets nomless as I have 3 sets of the Malden Mills sheets and I love them, not to say I wouldn't love the Birkshire I know I would but I didn't need them. I have a small home too and not much storage area so am finally thinking along those lines before I get something.

Mmsfoxxie it is snowing here lightly too. Grass is starting to get a blanket on it...although for us not having any is very unusual but from what I hear this week that will all change. I really don't like driving on snow packed roads and ice. Especially for me to get anywhere I have to travel the highway. If we lived right in town that wouldn't bother me at all.

Yes that's a lot of steps but I know people who get those in daily like that too. My sister wears hers riding her horse. I told her they don't count because everytime the horse is running or cantering they register her steps. She still wears it and counts them Cheater LOL .

The Bizarres and concerts are starting here too. My dad and his friend went to the Messiah today. I'm loving the Hallmark movies, even my hubby watches them.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

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nomless — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 20:14:16 GMT

Foxxie, yes to keeping clothes that no longer fit. I have a drawer full of sweatshirts that are way to big, but I love them like old friends and can't bear to part with them. I'miss trying to take the leap and do so because I need more drawer space.

You had fun at the party and Zumba. Good job.

Yesterday, here, it snowed all day, mostly melting on contact with some accumulation on grass. Today, it's sunny and the remaining snow is melting. Watching the flakes come down yesterday was so peaceful.

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bopper — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 18:50:27 GMT

Hi all, I woke up to a winter wonderland, trees were covered in snow, the skies were blue and it was gorgeous outside. I walked over 3 miles in the sub division. Had to wear my Yaktrax though as it was pretty icy ( black ice) they aren't what they are cracked up to be either. My Get a Grips would have been better. On the snow over the ice they are fine but on the black ice my feet slid all over. Just got back from doing the trail twice with Logan. He eats the snow and lays in it, all in his glory!

Nomless isn't it pretty, especially when you don't have to go anywhere. We watched football and I made brownies for my husband and my son.

Still blue skies, thank the Lord for that! It's been a long time.

Have a wonderful day!

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Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 01:34:11 GMT

Hello Everyone. I hope all is well.

Yesterday when the snow started, I had hopes that there would be little accumulation since that's what the weatherman said. I called our landscaper who also does our snow removal to say that he didn't have to come, that I would shovel it since not much was expected. (My husband wasn't home but he just had surgery a couple of months ago and can't do heavy lifting or shoveling for at least six months).

Well, I waited and waited for it to stop while it was coming down heavier. Finally, I went out with my shovel and got busy doing the driveway. It wasn't heavy snow and it wasn't very cold out luckily. In fact, I started sweating, lol. Got the job done and put down salt. I felt very proud that I had saved us $25 and gotten some unexpected exercise to boot.

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nomless — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 16:00:10 GMT

Bopper, fresh snow with a clear blue sky is a wonder to behold. Glad you and Logan enjoyed it.

I have nothing to report. My new too-big shoes seem to be working well at work. No heel pain or toe cramping. Even the callus feels better. I hope it will heal itself, but I suppose it will take awhile.

Sorry this is so short but I have nothing of interest to discuss. I hope you all have a good day.

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bopper — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 21:41:27 GMT

Hello, I went grocery shopping today instead of tomorrow. We will be under a Winter storm watch, ( which always turns into a warning) so I went today on dry roads and it's 40. The Arctic air mass is coming and going quite a bit South from what I am hearing. We are supposed to get in excess of a foot of snow and white out conditions. Getting the snow shoes ready to go! I've been wrapping gifts today, almost done. I'm glad we draw names, it's way to expensive otherwise.

Nomless glad the shoes are working, that's a huge deal when your on your feet as much as you are. I have not much news either so don't feel bad, I"m just glad you were visiting. I have a pork tenderloin in the oven and made a salad and a baked potato so that's our supper tonight. Will watch the Voice and relax after I clean up the kitchen.

Have a good night everyone!

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nomless — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 14:38:35 GMT

Hi, everyone. Happy Thursday.

Bopper, you were smart to go to the store yesterday. Logan will enjoy the snow you're getting today even if you don't. Stay warm.

Yesterday I got a battery for my pedometer and will wear it at work today. I hope it works to count my steps. I think it will....I did some walking here in my apartment, counting my steps; the pedometer matched my count. I bet the number of steps I walk at work will be will be less than I expect and hope for.

I decided to take a chance on the TSV Cuddl Duds. My issue is that I'm a different size on top and bottom, so sets usually don't work for me. I do better with separates so I can customize the top and bottom sizes. But I like Cuddl Duds so I decided to take a chance. I hope it works.

It's cold here, but sunny, so no complaint from me. Any day without snow is a good day.

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bopper — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:46:38 GMT

Morning, nomless we are cold and windy and it is snowing. But so far only a couple inches. I am glad though I already went to the store, our school are closed I think because of the anticipated weather coming because right now I don't understand why they are closed, it isn't all that bad outside.

I hope you like the Cuddle duds, I always go up in size on PJ's so they are comfortable, did you size up? I like them, think they look so comfy. Let me know how they are and if they are hot.

You pedometer is probably pretty accurate, it seems we always think we're getting more steps in than we actually are.

Enjoy your sunshine!

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Mmsfoxxie — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:56:58 GMT

I did grocery shopping yesterday, too, in anticipation of the colder weather today. I did it early in the morning and went straight to my fitness center afterwards. That's one good thing about winter if it's not below zero, you can keep cold things cold in the car.

Tuesday, I did double duty at the center because I wanted to do the line dancing and that's in the evening at 6pm. I went around 4 pm because I hate driving at night. I figured I could get a couple of miles of walking done. The track is on the second floor and the way the center is laid out, there is a large gym on the first floor that you can look down on as you do your laps around it. Well, unbeknownst to me, every Tuesday now is a basketball game with the college kids from down the street. They were there early to practice. Ladies, I cannot tell you how loud their music (if you can call it that) was! Ohhh, I could not stand it. I walked an unbearable mile, then went downstairs to play with my iPad til line dancing started. But line dancing was fun.

My husband still hasn't brought the tree up from the basement. I keep forgetting to remind him. I can't make up my mind as to whether I care. It's always in the back of my mind that it might be my last opportunity to do it. Morbid thoughts, I know.

Take care ladies.