Hi all,
Clarice thanks for the kind words. I know that sometimes I'm the one holding myself back but I blame it on the tumor/eye/balance issues out of fear of trying something new or pushing harder at something I've already done. Remember that variety in exercise is always good, even when it's chasing after granddaughters!
Allison - Congratulations of conquering Stone Mountain, sounds like it's not an easy hike
Soundy - Thanks for the trip down camping memory lane. Glad you had a wonderful time, isn't it nice when you get a chance to show your child that "Mother Knows Best." Hope you headaches gone so you can get back to enjoying the summer with the kids.
Sara - Read your post about going to the gym and working in the yards for 2.5 hours, what time did you get up? I read it in the morning and unless you live in a time zone WAY earlier then ours you were really up and at em. Congratulations on reaching the platinum level, it's great that they give you incentives at the gym.
Skip - Welcome! Yep, it's nice to get out and enjoy yourself & get some exercise so you can tell the AN whose boss. Is the outer Banks in North Carolina? Seems like I remember reading about that area when we went to our sons Military graduation in Ft. Bragg.
Jan - I agree with Sara, gardening is exercise, I have a blister on my hand to prove it. I vote bike ride for your 50th, I can't run at all but love to ride the bike. Let us know how that plan shapes up!
Kay - Where you going on the cruise? Sounds like it's tough to get ready for it when you've got those really hot temps going on. Perhaps swimming would work?
Keri - Glad to know that I wasn't the only one that thought the comment about watering the bikes was out of line, on the bright side it helped me get my second wind so the next quarter mile wasn't so rough. The mountain biking sounds like fun but I'm not sure I'm up to jumping logs and streams, even a little one. I like the flat and smooth roads.
Cindy - Yes, even fellow bike riders some times are lacking in support. It was really hard not to say that I broke my regular bike, glad I didn't when I passed them on the shrimp bike, he, he! Hope you had fun dancing, just remember every little bit helps.
Mei Mei - When I walk I listen to an Oldies station, sure helps the time pass. I find myself walking to the beat of the music which really helps. August 1st will be here before you know it so you can do the things you want to do.
My exercise routine has been limited to walking the dogs, thank goodness they make me do that. I'm still working extra hours and will do more the next couple of weeks as the other person I work with is going to a funeral out of town next week and the week after that shes going on vacation. Can't wait tell it's over so I can get back on my bike. I weeded the garden and helped build the deck this weekend which was pretty good exercise. Today I went to Costco for the company and bought 10 huge packages of paper towels, lots of TP, coffee and cleaning supplies. Loaded them on the cart, loaded them in my pickup(filled it up), unloaded them and put them away. Going for variety not quantity in exercise! I know you don't want to here it but I have to tell you that we are in the 70's this week, nice weather for doing anything you want to do. We are usually in the 90's this time of year. Hope everyone has a great weekend. Jill
