Mornin' everyone.
You're getting good at those morning 5Ks, Stumpy.
Nice pool work, Holly. With all you do, I'm not surprised that you feel a little drained by the time you head home at the end of the day.
I'm glad the Zoo Crew behaved, Leslie. Seems like the guys you encountered yesterday morning were as surprised to see you as you were to see them. So, weirdness for all of you? I always try to remember that people I come up on with my headlamp on in the dark likely can't see my face past that bright light, so I'll shield it or turn it off if I want to talk to them. Nice 4 ez in the rain yesterday.
I saw part of that cat special on PBS, Tet, and those leapers were amazing.
Hally, a niece has a golden doodle pup (their old doodle died a few months ago), and it is very cute! Nice 4.5 mi. run.
I'll take your suggestions under advisement, TwoCat - thanks, I think. Good job on the elliptical, and with your self-control. Have fun trotting the Trot next week.
Enke, it is always a tough battle between the emotional and the practical. I'm glad to see that you are giving yourself time to get there. Speaking of getting there, what a bummer that you wasted all that drive time for a guy who canceled when you were already on your way. I hope you let him know.
Good luck with your trip, workshop, meeting, and exam in Anchorage, Evanflein.
DW and I realized last night that Thanksgiving is just a week away; our bathroom reno is not done yet; we haven't planned the Thanksgiving menu yet; we have a lot of cleaning and yard work to do; we already have a busy weekend this weekend; and our Thanksgiving and weekend guests will arrive next Wednesday. So, nothing unusual...
I had an unexpected but very productive 2-hour meeting at town hall yesterday afternoon, but it meant that other things didn't get done, and made for a longer day than planned. I think I was asleep about 30 seconds before my head finally hit the pillow last night. So I slept in this morning, and don't regret (too much) having skipped my walk in favor of some extra zzzz's.
Have a greta Thursday!
Jay
Without ice cream there would be darkness and chaos.
Head Procrastinator
Glad to see you are letting your body recover, Jay.
Holly, seems like silicone is the way to go (but they don't take into account how much hair YOU have)
https://www.swimoutlet.com/guides/how-to-choose-a-swim-cap
Did not feel the run this morning so did a resistance training in the building gym all to myself windows wide open and saw the lovely sunrise.
Then as I was getting off the elevator adorable puppy was getting on (in Mom's arms) so I got puppy kisses. Woohoo!
Marathon Maniac #957
Jay - sleep is good!
Hally - thanks for the tip. I went ahead and purchased a "long hair silicone cap" and hope it will work better than the one I have now.
Lots of drama in the Holly household - DD is writing notes in school about killing herself and I have had the school counselor call me two days in a row with concerns. DD says it is just drama, no real intent, but we have to treat it as a serious threat, and the counselor reported it to the school policeman. (sigh) I am working today to get some counseling scheduled (for both of us) to deal with this and other behavior issues. It can only help. Additionally, we just found out the my FIL has throat cancer, pretty serious apparently, and is being scheduled for surgery, chemo and radiation. He and his wife generally don't believe in doctors (she thinks she can touch you and "feel" what is wrong with you by energy vibrations, does Reiki for horses, etc.) and have been going to a Chinese herbalist for years instead, but when we saw him last summer he had lost a tremendous amount of weight, and the first thing I thought was "cancer?"
Additionally, I am buried at work in cases that have deadlines this month, and have masochistically taken on several new cases this week and promised I will have them Medicaid-eligible by the end of the month - what am I thinking?
Anyway, I am trying to be positive about it all. Thanks for letting me vent.
Just 3 miles on the TM for me today.
Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, "Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapenos."
Jay - sleep is good! Hally - thanks for the tip. I went ahead and purchased a "long hair silicone cap" and hope it will work better than the one I have now. Lots of drama in the Holly household - DD is writing notes in school about killing herself and I have had the school counselor call me two days in a row with concerns. DD says it is just drama, no real intent, but we have to treat it as a serious threat, and the counselor reported it to the school policeman. (sigh) I am working today to get some counseling scheduled (for both of us) to deal with this and other behavior issues. It can only help. Additionally, we just found out the my FIL has throat cancer, pretty serious apparently, and is being scheduled for surgery, chemo and radiation. He and his wife generally don't believe in doctors (she thinks she can touch you and "feel" what is wrong with you by energy vibrations, does Reiki for horses, etc.) and have been going to a Chinese herbalist for years instead, but when we saw him last summer he had lost a tremendous amount of weight, and the first thing I thought was "cancer?" Additionally, I am buried at work in cases that have deadlines this month, and have masochistically taken on several new cases this week and promised I will have them Medicaid-eligible by the end of the month - what am I thinking? Anyway, I am trying to be positive about it all. Thanks for letting me vent. Just 3 miles on the TM for me today.
Wow, sure hope DD is just being dramatic! How scary {{{{{{{{{Holly}}}}}}}}
Twocat – You could try an old-fashioned bar of Fels Naptha and scrub the stain with that. Works for me sometimes. It’s cheap too.
Jay – the Salad Showdown sounds interesting, post the recipes when it’s a done deal.
Leslie – Oh my! I didn’t know that cats would fight like wild animals. Are they both OK? Creepy guys on a morning run, be safe.
tomwhite – your posts always make me smile!
Hally – good solo workout out in the gym
Holly – Counselling is never a bad idea, sure hope DD cooperates and gets to the bottom of this. {{Holly & FIL and family}}
We got back from our grandparent stint at DD2’s house yesterday afternoon. Thankfully, they took the dog to a kennel so it was a relatively easy four days with the 3 kids. I bought several games and took them along. One dice game, “Left, Center, Right” was a hit with them. Even the 3 year old could play with help. I am Sorry I bought Sorry. I didn’t run but took some long walks with a bit of running thrown in. I contemplated driving a couple of miles to the Elm Creek Park Reserve to run, maybe next time. I worked in the afternoon so didn’t have to squeeze in run yesterday. I have too many irons in the fire right now.
I missed seeing the moonrise this week (see above) but a friend (also a professional photographer) took an awesome photo over our Lake Okabena. I posted on FB but will share again here. I think it is breathtaking!
“Courage is not defined by those who fought and did not fall, but by those who fought, fell, and rose again.” — Adrienne Rich
(((Holly))) - ditto to counseling can only help
Starr - great pic
Hally - love doggy kisses
Jay - sleeping in is called a recovery day
Ran around 5 while Henry was at PT. Thought I was going to be cold in shorts, but it was perfect, very unusual for me in mid-November
happy thursday!
marj
Trails are hard!
Holly--as a parent of a teenage girl that survived those years (both of us, fortunately), can't offer much in the way of specific solutions, but I can emphasize. And yes, much better to treat it seriously. If it is just drama, she may get an idea that it's not a joking matter. If other, then you've started sooner, the better. good luck regardless.
Need a fast half for late fall. Then I need to actually train for it.
{{{Holly}}} Let's hope it is just drama, but I agree you should do counseling and also take this seriously, just in case.
My DD, when only in grade 2 for heaven's sake, wrote "kill me", each letter on a different finger. She also wrote some black story about everyone hating her and wanting to die. The teacher notified the school counselor, who called me. The counselor thought it was very serious, a depression, whereas her teacher and I thought it was more acting out as she was being excluded from a friendship. Her wonderful teacher helped her make friends with this one girl she really liked, and they are still BFF today. Her behaviour improved 1000% once she had that friendship. I hope the counseling can get to the route cause of your DD's behaviour.
Also, sorry to hear about your FIL's cancer. Cancer sucks.
Need to walk Remi, then go out for a good long run. Sitting in the car for all those hours yesterday...gross. That roofer will definitely not be getting my business.
Jay, I am sure your Thanksgiving meal will be awesome! I will likely decide mine while at the grocery store next Thursday morning!
"During a marathon, I run about two-thirds of the time. That's plenty." - Margaret Davis, 85 Ed Whitlock regarding his 2:54:48 marathon at age 73, "That was a good day. It was never a struggle."
Holly S. what you are dealing with is very tough. I hope your DD is right, just drama. Good luck to you both. I will also add my sympathies for your FIL and hope the surgery is a huge success. Last, but not least, best wishes with getting all of your work done.
StarrRuns thank you for the stain tip. I will give it a shot. Or scrub in this case.
coastwalker not planned a Thanksgiving menu as yet . . . hmm . . . where have I heard that . . . I know, inside my own head! I gotta come up with something!!!
Today was just weights. I am alternating weights one day, elliptical the next. I also have to make a trip to Long Island. My DW's aunt passed away and the wake is this evening. While the passing of my DW's aunt is sad, my DW and her aunt were not very close.
Live like you are dying not like you are afraid to die.
Drunken Irish Soda Bread and Irish Brown Bread this way --> http://allrecipes.com/cook/4379041/
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.beautiful picture starr......
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.....just resting the back today,
going to knoxville for hopefully the last time tomorrow,
after this,
I'll just go because I want to
.......weights today
.....................good running to ya
..nothing takes the place of persistence.....
Just a quick 5k at a little over 7min. pace then yoga class for an hour.
Peace and Happy running everyone!
Clark
Holly, praying for you sistahh. Sorry to hear about your FIL.
Enkie, thanks for sharing your story.
Twocat, my condolence to your sweet wife.
Hally, it is so good to see you posting here again. Your posts always make me smile. BTW, great workout while watching the lovely sunrise.
Well, it seems like this is the thread of bad news. On my end, my papa has been very ill and in the hospital for the last 5 days and counting. His COPD is bad plus he has pneumonia, which makes him very vulnerable. Hard times around here. To add to the stress, The Easy Pacer hit a deer today while driving to work, the deer jumped from no where in front of him. I am glad he is safe, the insurance will pay for most of the repair, except our deductible, but still, stress and expenses I rather not have right now.
Ohh, on t he bright side, I did run 3 miles after work and before I went to volunteer at the shelter during intake hour.
"Champions are everywhere; all you need is to train them properly..." ~Arthur Lydiard
Holly, sorry to hear about your FIL, I hope it's treatable. And yes, get your DD into counseling, family counseling if possible, if only to show her that her actions have a severe impact on others. I hope it's just "drama" (aka, "acting out") and she learns to find other ways to get attention or express herself or whatever she's trying to do.
Mariposai, sorry to hear about your father. That's tough. And glad DH is ok and your car will get fixed. I bet no such good outcome for the deer.
Starr, that was a beautiful picture. Sounds like a fun time with the grandkids.
Jay, no Thanksgiving menu yet? I'm shocked. Really. Ha, I'm sure you'll come through with something awesome. I'm like Enke... will figure it out sometime next week.
Speaking of Thanksgiving, DS1 and DIL2B are heading to Illinois tomorrow to spend the holiday with her family. DS2 is here at home now so no trip to Hawaii this year. I haven't heard from my folks or siblings, and my MIL is still in Spain. So.... we might just have Thanksgiving at home just for us and DS2 and maybe a friend of his. Who knows. I guess I'll need to go shopping this weekend.
So I passed my exam, yay! This is the last of my Group Benefits Administrator exams so I now have my "GBA" designation, from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, or IFEBP. It's the first step in getting my CEBS designation, or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist. But I tell ya, it took me 3 years to get this GBA, and I just don't know that I have the drive to go get the full certification. I plan on retiring in less than 4 years, so what's the point? DH thinks it'd be good for a consulting career after I leave the University, but meh, I'm not sure I want to do that either. I'm just feeling a little burned out on the whole thing, I think. Tomorrow is a day of health care administrator and committee meetings, then home.
5.24 progressive pace miles on the TM today after my exam and before dinner with our consultants. Not a bad run for a hotel treadmill run.
(((((Holly)))))
I had warm fuzzies when I saw this picture from Charlevoix.
Sorry about your roofer canceling Enke.
(((((Nancy)))))
DD#2 bought the kids to see see me at work.GD# 2 is 12 days old and I'm quite smitten. I cannot believe that she's real.
SteveP