Lets Post our Daily Exercise

Wonderland, you should sell some of your projects. You could make lots of money!

My goodness, saltmarsh, I can't imagine why it is high either. It sounds like you are doing everything right!

The humidity is down, but the drier Canadian winds brings down all the smoke from their wildfires, so the air quality is not good. Went to Pound, took Bruno to the Dog Park for a play-date, and will go back for Barre Sculpt later this afternoon.

I haven't posted in awhile. I stopped going to the PT, she did bring down the difference between my arms down 50% of what it was, but it's like the last 6 weeks we've not progressed at all. I'm still walking, but for about a month we went from walking 5-6 days to just 2-3, so I've gained about 5lbs. Walked this morning the entire 4 miles. It is getting oppressive here with the humidity. Up until yesterday, we were in the low 90's, 90-92 degrees, starting today it will be in the mid 90's with a heat index of 107. If we don't go between 8am and 8:3am, I don't go!

My son moved back home while he gets back on his feet, so my exercise room where I hoped to do my rebounder and weight training, is now his space. I'm going to go on a diet I did three years ago where I lost over 30lbs.

I've never had hypertension, but all of a sudden my BP is over 150 everytime. The last two years have been extremely stressful with a move, my husband not working due to back issues going back into real estate sales and of course COVID. Hoping that is all it is

edj: Sorry about your bad news and happy about your good news. I imagine being able to move your thumb a little helps you. Sounds like you have had most (if not all) of the physical problems associated with a distal fracture. Hope the next 3 weeks go quickly for you.

HomeMom: Sounds like you have a lot going on. ((HUG))

saltmarsh: Have fun next week at your family reunion. It will be different without many family members present. Wish your dog could go with you.

No exercise for me today. Too hot, humid.

Ouch edj! Glad it isn't worse!

I am happy to report that I am just about over my cold, and so is hubby, so we have been catching up on house and yard work that got neglected while we were in California...(including refilling the hot tub, which we drain when we are gone for long periods of time, so I have it waiting as incentive after I exercise :-)). I've been crazy busy at work; that idea of rehired retiree is sounding very appealing right about now!

Insurance ok'd four more PT visits for my leg, so I went yesterday and given that I hadn't done much for a bit, got my butt kicked. Good for me though. Today I am heading to the pool, followed by the hot tub. The one part of PT I love is that she puts me on the stationary recumbent bike for 15 minutes or so to warm up: I've decided to invest in a recumbent bike or trike to ride around the many bike paths around here, and to the store, etc. It's fun and easy on my knees and back.

You'all don't want to hear about the weather here: yesterday's high was 75, with a cool breeze. It has been raining most afternoons, and we all have our fingers crossed that New Mexico's long drought may be ending. Everything is so green! (by NM standards, anyway).

Get out there all, and stay safe.

Octogirl

octo: Your weather sounds delightful. Happy to hear that someone is having a cool breeze. That's great that you have a few more PT appointments.

Ruth: Bruno must be soaking up the dog classes he's been attending. That's great!

I walked/kinda ran this morning. I mentioned that the last time dh and I pushed mowed he ran over an inground bee nest and was swarmed by the bees. While trying to get away from them he slipped, fell and his knee has been in pain ever since. Yesterday he had an orthopedic appointment and thank goodness there is no hairline fracture, but he did tear his meniscus. He was given a cortisone shot and told to continue rest, ice, etc. Meanwhile the grass has been growing. It will be 2 weeks this Tuesday since we last mowed. I was not looking forward to mowing it by myself. Long story short, we have hired someone to mow for the rest of the summer! I'm beside myself with glee! I enjoy mowing and other yard work in the spring and fall but push mowing in hot, humid, oppressive weather is exhausting. And I don't need heat exhaustion or a heat stroke!

It's going to rain tomorrow (thank goodness) so I made sure I walked/ran this morning. The mowers came early this morning. It can take up to 2 and 1/2 hours for dh and me to push mow the yard during the summer when the grass and weeds are lush and thick. 4 men with 2 zero turn mowers and 2 weed eaters mowed it in 40 minutes. It was amazing!

Painted this big rock yesterday while watching the Olympics.

Wonder - you are so multi-talented. Wishing you husband a speedy recovery. edg - glad you arm break isn't as bad as originally thought - hope you heal quickly. octo- glad you got approved for more PT/

Denver is required all school employees, public and private, as well as other city employees must be vaccinated by September 30. Still no definitive word on masks for my school district, but I'm guessing it will be yes.

We got back from visiting our daughter #2 late (midnight) Sunday night - 2.5 delayed in EWR. We were up 26 hours. Yesterday I was beyond jet lagged- brain wasn't working too well. This morning, I feel human. Lots to do in the next 2 weeks before the 21-22 school year starts - some personal, some work.

Wishing everyone a great day. Stay well and stay cool. We are due for much needed rain today - way too many 100 days this summer.

Heidi: You casually write "DH and I biked two days to the Alps" and I wish I could write that! Sounds Amazing! Sammy was proud of his 2 finds.

Karen: I'm so happy that you were able to go on your trip. I can't imagine being up for 26 hours. Sounds dreadful. My county has 3 different school systems which is very unusual but I'm grateful it does. The county school system (the larger of the 3) voted No on mask mandate. My city school system (It's very small with only a total of 5 schools and a very diverse population. My children went to the city schools) voted Yes to requiring masks for the 1st 9 weeks. I'm so happy they did! I haven't heard anything about mandating vaccination for employees. Wish they would. Our hospital system is mandating employee vaccination and giving them up to October 31 to get it. I think it should be sooner than that.

edj: How are you feeling today?

Ruth: No dog walk??

Somehow we lucked up and had cooler weather. I walked/ran this morning and this evening sat out on the deck and read my book.

Watching the park skateboard competition at the Olympics. These girls make it look so easy!

Oh saltmarsh, I'm glad you did trust your instincts with your step-mom! If it was a stroke, quick action is absolutely critical. Let us know what you find out.

Wonderland, we did 'dog stuff' all day. My neighbor was gone all morning, so after my class Bruno & I went over and played with her dog for about an hour. DS was having his ducts cleaned & in the interest of the workers being able to get into the his, his dogs spent the afternoon with us. They all came back in the evening because DS & GF were going out with friends. So, we played with dogs, but did not walk them.....too many dogs, not enough people!

Claire, your adventures always sound so wonderful.

Saltmarsh, really glad you checked to see what was going on w/ your step-mum.

Ruthbru, you almost make me want a dog again (almost, sticking w/ the kitties).

Wonderland, thank you for asking how I'm doing. My wrist aches but what bothers me the most is my thumb between the base of my wrist and the very first joint. I'll have to ask the orthopedist about it if it's still like this on Aug 20.

I'm dealing with a terrible situation at work, I manage a team of 7, and one of the women who works for me died very suddenly and unexpectedly Friday shortly after work. She wasn't sick, and was also only 39. We are all reeling from her death, and it's going to be a long time before our hearts are over this.

I am so sorry edj. I remember when someone all of us worked with died. Actually, a couple of guys. Takes a bit of time to recover from the shock. I am glad that you recognize this.

Attached are 22 pictures from my trip. Great fun and so glad that I am able to do these things. Today's exercise will be a short bicycle ride and a swim. Then two rides of about 25 miles each over the next 4 days and I will have done the challenge. I can feel the difference in my legs and upper body. - Claire

Waiting for the ferry isn't so bad when you have this park and view.

Mount Baker in the distance.

Home sweet home.

Cycling along the spit, one of the most glorious places ever, plus the sea breeze was welcome.

Flourless chocolate-almond cake. Tasts even better than it looked. Had two pieces, two successive evenings.

Shark reef which I cycled to and then hiked the half mile in wearing cycling shoes.

Looking west towards Vancouver Island, mountains in the distance.

Back to the spit. Love the views.

Lawn at the camping place. They also have glamping and cottages, but campsites were what was available.

The "live entertainment".

I took my car into town Saturday evening as couldn't face one more minute on my bicycle seat, plus had a chance to shower before dinner. Had the IPA outside under an apple tree.

Heron on pond.

Community garden in Lopez Village.

Agate beach. Note the clouds on Saturday which kept things delightfully cool.

Headed out to Orcas Island on Sunday for oysters.

Sweet labyrinth at the Episcopal Church in East Sound.

What I came for. The most amazing ones ever and worth the ferry ride and 12 mile cycling. These come right out of the sea about a mile from where consumed.

How I felt on the way back as the ferry was late, and I needed to cycle back to the camp site on the other end. I was fine.

Golden setting sun.

Ferry flowers. I got there 2 hours early just to be sure I got on.

I wasn't the only one cycling and camping. These people were headed to the other islands. But I brought my car as actually cheaper to bring it on the ferry than to pay for parking plus a person with bicycle fare.

Bounty of vegetables purchased on the trip home. The most wonderful stand which also is an excellent fish monger. I am cooking the branzino for dinner tonight. And the spaghetti vongole I made with the clams was just divine. As fresh and sweet as the oysters.

Claire - love those pics of your trip to the San Juan Islands. That's one place I would like to go to - and bike ride! A bunch of years ago, we went to Mackinac Island, Michigan and rode bikes (no cars there). So fun! I'd love to go back there, too.

Edj - hope your wrist mends quickly and you have full use soon.

Wonderland - hope you are getting some cooler weather these couple days. Hiring someone to cut the grass is a wonderful thing! I agree with Ruth.

Saltmarsh - I hope your step-mom will be okay. We went to Acadia National Park many, many years ago. We didn't ride bikes because our daughter was little, but it would have been too hilly for me. I prefer to hike so I am glad you could do that.

I have been walking, walking, walking with some weights added! I really need to mix it up, though. So Claire inspired me to go home after work and ride my bicycle. We are enjoying some cooler temps for a short time.

The top photo taken. in the yard of the apt we stayed in Jerusalem - just before Shabbat. Middle photo taken in Haifa over looking the port and med. Bottom one is yours truly in a water fall at a spring in the desert. I'm going to post pictures on fb - but need to double check with DD and DH is they are okay with their pictures being on fb.

saltmarsh: You knew something wasn't right. Our guts really do talk to us. Glad you followed through. Hoping your stepmom will find answers.

edj: Oh my goodness. So sorry about your co-worker. Just devastating. (((HUG)))

Claire: Your adventures are amazing. Thanks for sharing with us. The oysters look delicious.

GoKale: Good for you for getting on your bike!

Ruth: Good picture. The stadium looks fabulous.

Karen: That first picture should be labelled Joy and Love. That's a great picture. I want to go swimming in a waterfall in the desert!

Had a short walk before a 2 hour zoom meeting.

These are some pics from my one solid workout this week: