what did you do today? (2008-2015) (closed)

[braumeister]

Good for you! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you too.
In case you eventually do run into knee trouble, consider using the kind of strap that goes just below your kneecap to stabilize it. They work like magic for me.
There are several different kinds, for different knee problems, but the folks at a good running store should be able to help you select one.

 

[Ronstar]

Congrats to Braumeister and DW! Half marathon distance is more than enough for those over 40. (I assume you're both over 40) And congrats to Sea Kayaker for committing to a goal of several halves in one year.

 

[Gumby]

First thing this morning, the young wife and I went to the optician to pick out my very first pair of glasses. After that, I used my brand new spreader to fertilize and over-seed the lawn. Then we took the roadster out for a spin. We stopped at a seafood restaurant on the harbor in Guilford, where I enjoyed some oysters on the half shell, clam chowder and a crabcake. After lunch, we picked peaches at the orchard. The young wife has promised to bake me a pie, but she's napping with her cats now, so it may not occur until tomorrow.

 

[Walt34]

Went to an alumni picnic with a bunch of people I used to work with. It was a different work environment than most. We depended on each other a lot so there were very few disagreements over anything substantial and even when there were that never affected how you did your job.

Won one of the door prizes, a shoebox full of little goodies like a jigsaw puzzle (DW will actually use that) notebook, wine bottle stopper, wine cork puller, a Beanie Baby type doll (will go to the grandniece) and a glass pig.

 

[ChainsBeGone]

Coffee in bed with quick read of the city e-newspaper.

DW and I took out our 6 month old bird dog and went through field quartering, tracking, and retrieving with pigeons and introduced the pup to cap gun noise.

Watched Army football as the cadets self-destructed once again and lost a game that should have been won against Wake Forest. Oh well, Beat Navy!

Evening news on TV and then took the pup for another short walk. Afterwards, DW and I watched the USA v. the World in the Ninja race competition. It was surprisingly entertaining and the athletes were absolutely incredible.

 

[steelyman]

I'm enjoying coffee on the back deck overlooking some Carolina woods with my new (old) 1968 Martin 00-18 acoustic. It's a "parlor guitar", not what I'm used to, but just right for a sunny morning in Septembah!

And, of course, work? What's that

 

[NW-Bound]

Congrats to Braumeister and DW! Half marathon distance is more than enough for those over 40. (I assume you're both over 40) And congrats to Sea Kayaker for committing to a goal of several halves in one year.

If Braumeister has revealed his age, either I missed the post or my superior memory has deteriorated.

But from his past posts, I think his age is closer to double the above number.

 

[braumeister]

But from his past posts, I think his age is closer to double the above number.

Some people just don't miss a trick.


But don't load too many years on me. Last time I checked, I had celebrated the 29th anniversary of my 39th birthday (which is when I stopped counting them). Hey, part of the fun of entering races is waiting to get into the next age group so my relative performance doesn't look so bad!

 

[NW-Bound]

Me, missing a chance to show off my superior memory?

Around 70 was my estimate of your age. Darn, sometimes my memory is so good I scare myself.

 

[bbbamI]

Update ! He also flunked the Cardiac Cath so yesterday he had a three way bypass . He is doing great and has already been moved from ICU to a Cardiac step down unit . He had no symptoms but had 90% blockage of one artery and 100% blockage of two arteries . This has been a crazy month !

Wow...to say the least!

Before you know it, both of y'all will be out dancing every night...

 

[Meadbh]

Meadbh, make sure you visit Brooks Point - that is where I have been getting up close and personal with orcas for the past 20 years. A more beautiful spot you will be hard pressed to find.

Many thanks for the recommendation, Sea Kayaker! We spent an idyllic afternoon there today. We saw sea otters and seals, but no orcas. Tomorrow we are going whalewatching!

 

[Taxman59]

Today was a productive day - I gave informal notice to my boss. She has passed it on to her boss, and the Board of Directors will hear about it on Wednesday. I guess this makes it official, July 1, 2015 is the end of 22 1/2 years at the same company!

 

[harley]

Today was a productive day - I gave informal notice to my boss. She has passed it on to her boss, and the Board of Directors will hear about it on Wednesday. I guess this makes it official, July 1, 2015 is the end of 22 1/2 years at the same company!

Hope that works out OK for you. No way I would let Megacorp know I was leaving 10 months ahead of time. Gives them too many opportunities to screw you over.

 

[Walt34]

At the cardiac rehab class I was bemoaning the fact that despite eating (mostly) healthy and hitting the gym 6 days a week I was still gaining a few pounds.

Today was a reassessment day, including BMI and they informed me that the "extra" weight is all muscle mass. Total fat is down.

Just another "D'oh moment" for me.

 

[Cassie]

Got quarterly lab work done, bought pumpkins for yard, went to cleaners....took nap. Productive day!

 

[W2R]

Making an offer on a house tomorrow - - wish me luck! If my offer is accepted, I'll post all about the house. If not, then sour grapes.

 

[Taxman59]

Hope that works out OK for you. No way I would let Megacorp know I was leaving 10 months ahead of time. Gives them too many opportunities to screw you over.

I work for a smaller company where the clients are the owners, and I have a good relationship with most of the clients. There are several directors who have/will continue to try and talk me out of leaving. I do know where some skeletons are buried and they know it!

All in all, it is both a great day and a sad one as I have made the step!

 

[Cassie]

Making an offer on a house tomorrow - - wish me luck! If my offer is accepted, I'll post all about the house. If not, then sour grapes.

Great! in NOLA?

 

[braumeister]

Making an offer on a house tomorrow

That's exciting. Been looking at it for a while, or just found it?

 

[M Paquette]

DW and I went out to lunch at one of our favorite places. Slow cooked meats in a wood fired oven. You could smell the wood and BBQ in the air a half mile away.

Add into that the seasonal bonus. The winery next door is busy. It's harvest time in the valley, and the grape crush is in full swing. Hundreds of trucks loaded with grapes on the road, the crush sheds in operation, and that musty grape and yeast smell is everywhere right now. Combine with wood smoke and BBQ, and THAT is the smell of autumn arriving here.

Life is good.

 

[NW-Bound]

Just another day of loafin' around in Nova Scotia, driving some coastal back roads, walking some small towns, taking photos.











Then, at the end of the day, kick my feet up in the motorhome, pouring meself a tasty local IPA.






Life is good, even though two days ago it got down to 38F at night, and the campground power was barely enough for one electric heater and I did not want to run the motorhome propane furnace to avoid having to drive it around looking for a refilling station.

Making an offer on a house tomorrow - - wish me luck! If my offer is accepted, I'll post all about the house. If not, then sour grapes.

Good luck to you!

 

[Meadbh]

Making an offer on a house tomorrow - - wish me luck! If my offer is accepted, I'll post all about the house. If not, then sour grapes.

Wow, I had no idea you were serious about a move. I hope it works out for you!

 

[Meadbh]

Had an awesome whalewatching day with at least 20 playful orcas, then back to our resort for a soak in the hot tub.

 

[rodi]

Went to Italian class. Got back my second test (that I took a week ago). 97%. Woot woot. Unfortunately, no time to rest in my glory.... we have another test next Monday and we're dealing with irregular verbs (andare, fare, stare) plus a boatload of regular verbs. My head is about to explode because of cramming this much stuff into it. I'll get an A in the class - but only through sheer willpower and brute force.

 

[Cassie]

what did you do today?

Just another day of loafin' around in Nova Scotia, driving some coastal back roads, walking some small towns, taking photos.












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Beautiful pictures....yes life sounds and looks very good! Continue enjoying and thanks for sharing!