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Old 09-14-2015, 06:28 AM   #1  
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Default Maintainers Weekly Chat September 14 - September 20

Waving to JayEll in the direction of the wild west of Billings Montana, that looks like BIG country from way out this way.

And waving to Krampus who just savored our Eastern shores on the Cape. Glad to hear that you're doing well.

And waving to everyone else, wherever you're making the transition from summer to fall.

I need gym badly; yesterday was a three eating event day - a bit much. I do wish events would spread themselves out over time instead of bunching up. The last one was taking DW out to dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary; we sorta giggle each time we have one thinking that how lucky it is to be able to do so.
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Bill Congratulations on your anniversary. It sounds like you and your DW have a happy relationship.

And thank you Bill for doing all the work of moderating this group. I saw some of those ads that keep popping up and can appreciate how much you have to do "behind the scenes" to keep the forum working.

I did my first workout with the trainer yesterday. Physically she pushed me but not so far that I'm really sore today. Many mild twinges but that's OK. And my attitude has improved a great deal. Now I want to get fit again, rather than regarding it as another chore in the long list.

Good week all!

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Good morning! Happy Anniversary, Bill!

Yesterday we braved the elements and tried golf. The heat and humidity took it's toll on us. We managed to eke out the game but paid for it with everyone succumbing to naps in the afternoon. I hope next weekend is cooler with out humidity. It even rained in the afternoon.

I ordered something from an ad the other day. Usually I don't do that, but it's promise made me want to try it. I don't even remember the name, but I saw and ad in the Parade section of the paper and I immediately went to Amazon and bought one. I should probably have read the reviews first. Anyway, I'm really feeling like I'm getting arthritis in my hands and it promises pain relief without the smelly stuff. I'll report back.
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Good morning, all.

Happy Anniversary, Bill! That's sweet that you and your wife giggle over celebrating together. How many years?

Dagmar-- love what you said about changing your attitude and wanting to get fit, rather than see it as a chore. I think my mindset needs a swift kick in the rear.

Allison-- Spur of the moment buys-- kinda like infomercials for the tech savvy right? I have to admit that instagram has pushed me to make several buys I wouldn't normally make. I've been mostly happy with those purchases though. My latest is a company called "my oatmeal". You custom make your own oatmeal with flavors, add-ins, etc. and you can name it too! I've ordered a bag to try but it hasn't come yet. I'll report back too-- the nutritional info looks quite close to what I already eat daily for oatmeal, and I added anti-oxidants so hopefully healthier too.

I'm feeling down about my weight, and trying to not be hard on myself. Dh is gone and I chatted a bit with him but it just frustrates him because he loves me the way I am and he's tired of me not being satisfied with the way I look. I know I've been steadily gaining though and trying to figure out why. I am altering my diet plan slightly this week. Still doing carb cycling but trying the "turbo" cycle which promises quicker weight loss. Rather than switching high carb, low carb, high carb, low carb... It's low carb 4 days during the week, with high carb only on Wednesday and the weekend. Hoping it shakes things up.
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I still weigh daily and have been eating well (often too much, but well).
Krampus,

Hope you're still hanging around. I've always loved your Avatar . . . until . . . until . . . I just saw this trailor for Krampus, the movie. That's a tad scary.

Hope all is well.
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Happy anniversary Bill and wife!
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Krampus,

Hope you're still hanging around. I've always loved your Avatar . . . until . . . until . . . I just saw this trailor for Krampus, the movie. That's a tad scary.

Hope all is well.
I think I remember Krampus saying that her avatar was named after this movie - scary!

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Greetings from Jackson, Wyoming. This is the kind of country I grew up in; at least, during the summers. For a long time when I was a young person, I thought everyone grew up with access to the wild outdoors. But not so.

It's been an up and down trip. Rain the last two days, which put a damper on some activities. And cold--especially for those acclimated to Florida.

Snow on the high peaks today. Vast natural meadows, tall forests. Smells of pine woods, autumn grasses.

So happy to be out here, and to remember there is so much more to life than worrying about one's weight, food, exercise regimen...
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Glad you're enjoying your trip, Jay. I'm trying to picture it when I've never been to that part of the country.

My weight is *maybe* coming down but I don't want to jinx it. Maybe I just did by mentioning it!

I changed my eating plan slightly this week so I'm hoping the change is shaking things up. My stomach is a little off today though, so I hope it's okay as I have 8 classes coming to see me!

Yesterday was Ellie's first puppy class of her second series of puppy classes. There were only 4 dogs in the class including her and the instructor used her as an example a bunch. It's funny how well she will behave for liver treats. Which I promptly went home and ordered off Amazon!!

Before class, I was rushed to get to the gym so I didn't walk her which I usually do. She's been trustworthy in the house when I go to the gym (after a walk). I learned my lesson. I came home to a pillow from the couch which had "exploded"-- tiny feathers everywhere! Those are impossible to clean up. I cleaned them up the best I could but now they are traveling all over the house. My maids are coming today so I'm sure they will wonder what happened but hopefully they will get the majority cleaned up.

I'm already looking ahead to the weekend. Dh is still gone so I can do what I like..... thinking a little shopping may be in order..... And of course, exercise, etc....

Anyone have any exciting weekend plans coming up?
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Which liver treats are they, Michele? I used Cloud Star Tricky Trainers in liver flavor. The dogs love them! Funny how my instructor said to use hotdogs rather than dog treats because they have a higher "value" to the dogs. But Bogey liked the liver treats much better than a hotdog!

Sorry about your pillow. I never fully trust a dog until they're 2 years old and even then they have their moments.

My weekend plans start tomorrow as DD is coming for lunch and to pick up a piece of furniture. Then I hope we'll golf both days.
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JayEll, your surroundings sound magnificent! Wyoming is on my list of places to visit once I'm free of my office job.

I was backpacking for four days last week (Thurs-Sun), so this weekend I might just stay home and throw away more things. The weather will be cooler, at least Friday and Saturday, so I can get into the storage shed and start tossing. Sunday it is supposed to be 105 again, and that's too hot for working outside.

My backpacking trip in Mineral King was great, despite the smoke I came back into on Sunday on the way back to the trailhead. The rest of the trip had good air, stunning granite vistas, and beautiful lakes to camp at. We were above 10,000 feet once we hiked away from the trailhead. The high elevation was 11,800 at the top of Franklin Pass. Rain moved into the mountains on Sunday night, but I was already home in the Valley and snuggling in my own bed
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I was going to do a bunch of cat visits this weekend but they've been cancelled last minute. So I'm going to take Trixie to a new park early Saturday, which has spectacular views of the Toronto Bluffs and a really nice sandy beach. She will be on leash of course. I'm going to the outdoor art exhibit at our City Hall on Sat., a weight training session on Sunday, and will also see a matinee of "Ant Man" at a local theatre Sunday afternoon.

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Which liver treats are they, Michele? I used Cloud Star Tricky Trainers in liver flavor. The dogs love them! Funny how my instructor said to use hotdogs rather than dog treats because they have a higher "value" to the dogs. But Bogey liked the liver treats much better than a hotdog!

Sorry about your pillow. I never fully trust a dog until they're 2 years old and even then they have their moments.

My weekend plans start tomorrow as DD is coming for lunch and to pick up a piece of furniture. Then I hope we'll golf both days.
Thanks for the suggestion, Allison. I just ordered some of those too. The ones I ordered are Stewart Freeze Dried treats-- in liver flavor.

Speaking of pets.....
Any cat advice??

My dd lives in a small one bedroom apartment and this week her cat has peed on her couch three times. He is 5. I advised her to take him to the vet so she dropped him off this morning to see whether it is medical or behavioral. Regardless, we think her couch is ruined. She's used Nature's Miracle on it but the cushions are not removable. Is there anything that will truly eliminate the odor so the cat won't smell it? We will probably end up buying her a new couch (she has no spare $$) but she is going to have to find someone to haul the old one away... sigh.... If it is behavioral, I don't know what to tell her. The only cat I had that did that years ago I made an outdoor cat which isn't really an option for her.
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I hope it isn't behavioral, Michele. But if the urine soaked into the cushion, it is probably ruined. One of our cats kept going into my son's closet and peeing/spraying on stuff in there. At first I didn't believe him but then I witnessed it. We went to the store, bought a gallon of Nature's Miracle, came home and washed every surface in that closet including old toys that were stored in an open bin. Walls, carpet, door, dresser, shelves--it was all doused with 100% NM. He's never gone in there to pee again and has not adopted any other room to pee in. I really don't know what made him start in the first place but I'm glad he stopped.
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Michele, your dd might want to think about confining the cat to a cage for a while when she is not home. Then, watch it like a hawk when she is home. I hope Nature's Miracle will eliminate the smell, but I imagine it will be difficult or impossible with the pee being soaked into a cushion.

We had a terrible peeing problem with our 6 cats in the house. Even though all are neutered, I think they can get into a spraying war in a multi-cat situation. So we bought a "cat condo", sort of like the bank of cages at the vet's. It is two wide by three high, taking up a wall in the dining room. Each one has a separate litter box, bed shelf, and of course food & water. The six cats (indoor/outdoor) are confined to the condo when they come inside, unless DH wants to sit with them on the bed and supervise. Otherwise out they go. The 7th cat (our son's) seems to be trustworthy and is allowed free access in the house.
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