Class of April 2014 Part 30
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And me!
Just come back from my Saturday run. I got out really early (6.30) to miss the rain that's forecast - and luckily just missed it. Feeling wonderfully energised now.
I've discovered that if I get straight outside without dithering, I can be half way round my circuit before my brain has a chance to say "no, I don't think I want to run today". It's amazing to watch - that voice kicked in today, after about 15 minutes, when I'd got in to my stride and said "what ARE you doing out here, you fool?" At that point the deed was already done.
So the moral of this story is...if you need to get something difficult done, do it before that negative voice wakes up in the morning. It's lazy, and doesn't wake up as quickly as we do.
I have some coursework to do this morning, then I'm meeting a friend to watch an Eckhart Tolle online teaching this afternoon.
Have a lovely time with your family Mariah.
Have a great day all.
Just come back from my Saturday run. I got out really early (6.30) to miss the rain that's forecast - and luckily just missed it. Feeling wonderfully energised now.
I've discovered that if I get straight outside without dithering, I can be half way round my circuit before my brain has a chance to say "no, I don't think I want to run today". It's amazing to watch - that voice kicked in today, after about 15 minutes, when I'd got in to my stride and said "what ARE you doing out here, you fool?" At that point the deed was already done.
So the moral of this story is...if you need to get something difficult done, do it before that negative voice wakes up in the morning. It's lazy, and doesn't wake up as quickly as we do.
I have some coursework to do this morning, then I'm meeting a friend to watch an Eckhart Tolle online teaching this afternoon.
Have a lovely time with your family Mariah.
Have a great day all.
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Great job on the early start ,
.......and not letting your running shoes outsmart ya' this morning Freein !
Had a similar experience yesterday morning grabbing the shovel and wheel barrow to move some loads of gravel out to the sandy drive in . Digging the stone out of the old drive is a bit challenging , ...but my process seems to be improving !?
Great job on the early start ,
.......and not letting your running shoes outsmart ya' this morning Freein !
Had a similar experience yesterday morning grabbing the shovel and wheel barrow to move some loads of gravel out to the sandy drive in . Digging the stone out of the old drive is a bit challenging , ...but my process seems to be improving !?
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Oh, that's a back breaking job Tops, especially if the gravel has bedded in. Best tackled in short bursts!
Not much outdoor work going on here today, it's a bit miserable weather wise.
The slugs seem to have been outsmarted by the copper tape around the raised beds - no sign of damage to the plants yet. That's 1-0 to the humanoid
There's no copper around the runner beans though, so when they come up, the molluscs will get a chance for a late comeback.
There's no end of excitement around here.
Not much outdoor work going on here today, it's a bit miserable weather wise.
The slugs seem to have been outsmarted by the copper tape around the raised beds - no sign of damage to the plants yet. That's 1-0 to the humanoid
There's no copper around the runner beans though, so when they come up, the molluscs will get a chance for a late comeback.
There's no end of excitement around here.
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Never heard of that trick with the copper tape Freein , ... glad it's working out !
Is it an uncommon solution as an effective deterrent ?
What a big job with the weed pulling in your yard Mariah ? !!
.....how many days will it take ?
Up early ( 1 am ) .... after a quick application of rust killer yesterday to the wheel barrow Charlie borrowed a couple months back for some stucco jobs,.....wire brushed and spray painted about 4 coats ,....with an hour between coats . The outside paint is still in good shape , ..... that free primer and paint from the dump was callin' me !
plenty of sleep today before work tonight ,....
New schedule is Sat. thru Tues. not too bad
.......once I got my head wrapped around it ?!?
Never heard of that trick with the copper tape Freein , ... glad it's working out !
Is it an uncommon solution as an effective deterrent ?
What a big job with the weed pulling in your yard Mariah ? !!
.....how many days will it take ?
Up early ( 1 am ) .... after a quick application of rust killer yesterday to the wheel barrow Charlie borrowed a couple months back for some stucco jobs,.....wire brushed and spray painted about 4 coats ,....with an hour between coats . The outside paint is still in good shape , ..... that free primer and paint from the dump was callin' me !
plenty of sleep today before work tonight ,....
New schedule is Sat. thru Tues. not too bad
.......once I got my head wrapped around it ?!?
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oh, almost forgot to mention the consult with the hand surgeon went great Thur.,
He said I lost a ligament in my Left hand pinkie and will take one of the three from that wrist to use as a replacement. ....the guy really instills a lot of confidence .
Anyway ,....he said I'll only need a sling for about a week after the procedure ,...
oh, almost forgot to mention the consult with the hand surgeon went great Thur.,
He said I lost a ligament in my Left hand pinkie and will take one of the three from that wrist to use as a replacement. ....the guy really instills a lot of confidence .
Anyway ,....he said I'll only need a sling for about a week after the procedure ,...
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Sounds like your in good hands TS & I hope it all goes well. What are they going to do with surgery on your face. Seems like that would be a rough one? Hope re-entry back to work isn't too bad for you tonight & that you have a good week.
Just back from Great Aunties 90th Bday party with Sister & Mom. Was nice to spend the drive with them & Mom had a good time seeing her Cousins. I drove up & back & glad to be home. A good day
Just back from Great Aunties 90th Bday party with Sister & Mom. Was nice to spend the drive with them & Mom had a good time seeing her Cousins. I drove up & back & glad to be home. A good day
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Busy as can be tonight at work Mariah ,....
Well past midnight and several more guests heading this way from the Savannah airport about an hour away.
The facial guy said it would be too risky with the trauma on my jaw to do anything with my bite, ...so he's suggested orthodontic solution. ( braces or something I guess ?!? )
Already had the broken bones in my face worked on with 4 plates back in March . It sounds wa.aaay way worse than it actually is,...
On the plus side, ( no pun intended ) .....not having an aligned bite makes me far less interested in eating much at a time, ...so should be able to get to a more natural weight at some point . lo
Busy as can be tonight at work Mariah ,....
Well past midnight and several more guests heading this way from the Savannah airport about an hour away.
The facial guy said it would be too risky with the trauma on my jaw to do anything with my bite, ...so he's suggested orthodontic solution. ( braces or something I guess ?!? )
Already had the broken bones in my face worked on with 4 plates back in March . It sounds wa.aaay way worse than it actually is,...
On the plus side, ( no pun intended ) .....not having an aligned bite makes me far less interested in eating much at a time, ...so should be able to get to a more natural weight at some point . lo
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Great news on the plan for the hand surgery Tops, it's wonderful to hear how you're being pieced back together again! I bet your work colleagues were glad to see you back. I hope you're on lighter duties for a while though.
Yes, the copper tape seems to be working. Apparently the slugs find it uncomfortable to cross, because they can detect a small electric charge as they cross it. Some people have tried copper wire, but that doesn't work because the slugs are able to bridge themselves over it. They're more innovative than we give them credit for.
Off to see my parents shortly, and I've also been invited for a family lunch at my niece's new home, which I'm looking forward to.
Glad to hear you had a lovely day with your family, Mariah.
Yes, the copper tape seems to be working. Apparently the slugs find it uncomfortable to cross, because they can detect a small electric charge as they cross it. Some people have tried copper wire, but that doesn't work because the slugs are able to bridge themselves over it. They're more innovative than we give them credit for.
Off to see my parents shortly, and I've also been invited for a family lunch at my niece's new home, which I'm looking forward to.
Glad to hear you had a lovely day with your family, Mariah.
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What an effective and balanced routine Freein, ....
Plugging along a bit more on the gravel moving project this morning ,. Found an extra length of garden hose to reach the stretch I'm shoring up .
,....back at work already, ...Sunday's are my longest shifts .
Only two to go after tonight !
Originally Posted by freein14 
Tops, no run today, but I have finished my interval workout. My weekly routine consists of: 2 runs, 2 interval workouts and 3 strength training workouts. Basically a bit of everything - keeping all bases covered
Plugging along a bit more on the gravel moving project this morning ,. Found an extra length of garden hose to reach the stretch I'm shoring up .
,....back at work already, ...Sunday's are my longest shifts .
Only two to go after tonight !
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Hopefully your Sunday shift went smoothly Tops.
It's been a beautiful day here. Managed to potter around my raised beds this evening, a little weeding, a little watering, watching things grow - it's a lovely way to end the day.
It's a great time of year.
Hope everyone's had a good start to the week.
It's been a beautiful day here. Managed to potter around my raised beds this evening, a little weeding, a little watering, watching things grow - it's a lovely way to end the day.
It's a great time of year.
Hope everyone's had a good start to the week.
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It's been a beautiful day here. Managed to potter around my raised beds this evening, a little weeding, a little watering, watching things grow - it's a lovely way to end the day.
. Sounds pretty darn nice Feein !
Figured out to load up the wheel barrow a little lighter and more trips today ,...since it's only about 180 ft. away . Using a heavy duty spade shovel seems to have worked better for breaking up the existing road also ,...as long as I get that process completed before loading . ....if that makes sense !?
Time to start dinner for work tonight
,... ( always something, huh ? )
Originally Posted by freein14
It's been a beautiful day here. Managed to potter around my raised beds this evening, a little weeding, a little watering, watching things grow - it's a lovely way to end the day.
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Figured out to load up the wheel barrow a little lighter and more trips today ,...since it's only about 180 ft. away . Using a heavy duty spade shovel seems to have worked better for breaking up the existing road also ,...as long as I get that process completed before loading . ....if that makes sense !?
Time to start dinner for work tonight
,... ( always something, huh ? )
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