Jean in Newcastle Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Didn't make step goal Day 411 steps Day 282 hips Day 180 bird dog. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 5 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Didn't make step goal Day 411 steps Day 282 hips Day 180 bird dog. Are you still in a flare? 💓 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Another Lynn said: Are you still in a flare? 💓 Yes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 (((Jean))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Good morning! The conch was blown about 10 minutes ago. Race starts in 50 minutes. Ds14 is on his way to backpacking. Dh will drive dd20 back to the university after lunch. I need to learn the music for Wizard of Oz. I will be the only violin on my part, so I am feeling the pressure on this one. Coffee! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Good morning! The conch was blown about 10 minutes ago. Race starts in 50 minutes. Ds14 is on his way to backpacking. Dh will drive dd20 back to the university after lunch. I need to learn the music for Wizard of Oz. I will be the only violin on my part, so I am feeling the pressure on this one. Coffee! So when are you running? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Slache said: So when are you running? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 10 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Do you know how many hours it took you to walk it? Matt wants to do it but I don't want to camp. I think it's a whole day to run one loop, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 14 minutes ago, Slache said: So when are you running? #BM100 is the only reason I look at Twitter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Slache said: Do you know how many hours it took you to walk it? Matt wants to do it but I don't want to camp. I think it's a whole day to run one loop, right? Oh, we never even hiked a Barkley loop. No map of their route. We hiked the "regular and sometimes terrifying" trails at the park, which sometimes were the same as the Barkley course. They go off trail quite a bit. Plus the prison part. I think the longest hike we did in one day was about 13 miles. One 26 mile Barkley loop is generally done in 7-13 hours. (I bet you could find a basic map somewhere online or in book somewhere. But you might want to be familiar with the regular trails first. Surely there must be a hotel nearby? The campground is a pretty good one as far as campgrounds go. Nice, clean bathroom. Maybe you could rent a camper.) Edited March 30, 2019 by Susan in TN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Good Morning! Happy Saturday! Digging out the spring clothes today and maybe doing a photo shoot with the girls while all of the trees are in bloom. I don't wanna. I was able to eat a little bit of real food last night without any problems. And I (finally) set up an appointment with a gastroenterologist. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I don't hike. I would like to take the kids to the zoo, but I just can't do that much walking. 😞 We might be able to go after ds18 gets home from college. He's strong enough to push me in a wheelchair. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 The cigarette has been lit, and they're off! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 36 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Oh, we never even hiked a Barkley loop. No map of their route. We hiked the "regular and sometimes terrifying" trails at the park, which sometimes were the same as the Barkley course. They go off trail quite a bit. Plus the prison part. I think the longest hike we did in one day was about 13 miles. One 26 mile Barkley loop is generally done in 7-13 hours. (I bet you could find a basic map somewhere online or in book somewhere. But you might want to be familiar with the regular trails first. Surely there must be a hotel nearby? The campground is a pretty good one as far as campgrounds go. Nice, clean bathroom. Maybe you could rent a camper.) I'm not going. Matt's taking the kids. 27 minutes ago, Junie said: I don't hike. I would like to take the kids to the zoo, but I just can't do that much walking. 😞 We might be able to go after ds18 gets home from college. He's strong enough to push me in a wheelchair. I hate hiking. With a passion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, Slache said: Matt's taking the kids. State park trails, OK. He needs to know how and when to set up a safetly hold line. The Barkley route is absolutely not for kids. Don't let him do that. I love hiking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 22 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: State park trails, OK. He needs to know how and when to set up a safetly hold line. The Barkley route is absolutely not for kids. Don't let him do that. I love hiking. In like 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 7 minutes ago, Slache said: In like 10 years. Don't let him do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Today is National Take a Walk in the Park Day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Don't let him do that. Why not? 5 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Today is National Take a Walk in the Park Day! I thought it was national lie around drinking wine with your cats day. I saw something on Facebook. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 9 minutes ago, Slache said: Why not? With your kids? Is he nuts? If you are talking about hiking the state park trails, that's fine. If it's doing an actual 26 mile Barkley course, that's not fine. Number one, if the rangers find Matt off trail, they will kick him out and he'll likely be charged with child endangerment. Number two, if he thinks even one lap of the course is suitable for anyone who has not done serious ultramarathon training (kids? Uh, no), then he really has no clue. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Good morning. I am Grumpy. I am also Sleepy and Dopey. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Good Morning!!!! COFFEE!!!!~D It’s Saturday!!!! I’m going to a mother-daughter birthday party with DD1 this afternoon. Don’t know what i’m Doing with the rest of my day. I like to hike. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Ok, so, I have never heard of the Barkley Marathons, but they are awesome. That Cantrell guy was a nut!! https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a26750827/barkley-marathons-faq/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 13 minutes ago, myblessings4 said: I wanted to just relax while dh is gone, but so far I have cleaned the living room bookshelf, started a load of blankets, loaded and started the dishwasher, cleaned the coffee maker with vinegar, and put supper in the crockpot. Come on over to my house to relax! There is a lot here to get done while relaxing! 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 17 minutes ago, myblessings4 said: I wanted to just relax while dh is gone, but so far I have cleaned the living room bookshelf, started a load of blankets, loaded and started the dishwasher, cleaned the coffee maker with vinegar, and put supper in the crockpot. Wait. What did you have for dinner last night? I think you told us and I didn't pay attention. (Not saying I ignored you, of course, lol.) I mean, I paid attention, but now I don't remember. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Another Lynn said: Wait. What did you have for dinner last night? I think you told us and I didn't pay attention. (Not saying I ignored you, of course, lol.) I mean, I paid attention, but now I don't remember. I think i’m Starting to rub off on you, Lynn. That’s something I would do.😂😩 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 3 hours ago, myblessings4 said: It's cold. I know! I love it! 3 hours ago, Susan in TN said: With your kids? Is he nuts? If you are talking about hiking the state park trails, that's fine. If it's doing an actual 26 mile Barkley course, that's not fine. Number one, if the rangers find Matt off trail, they will kick him out and he'll likely be charged with child endangerment. Number two, if he thinks even one lap of the course is suitable for anyone who has not done serious ultramarathon training (kids? Uh, no), then he really has no clue. I thought you were allowed to walk the course. Not on that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Afternoon! I am no ketchupped. Too mustard. But I am working on the eleventh synopsis I have for critique, and it has some of the same problems as one of mine that I need to fix today. So--homework! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 17 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: Afternoon! I am no ketchupped. Too mustard. But I am working on the eleventh synopsis I have for critique, and it has some of the same problems as one of mine that I need to fix today. So--homework! Are you having someone do your book covers? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 32 minutes ago, Slache said: I thought you were allowed to walk the course. Not on that day. Nope. State/National parks strongly frown upon leaving trails. The Barkley gets special permission for it's runners. Think about how long it would take you to walk 26 regular miles. Now throw in a mountain range, woods, rocks, and bramble to navigate off trail, and no source of water or food except what you are carrying on your back. Also no way to call for help. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 22 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Nope. State/National parks strongly frown upon leaving trails. The Barkley gets special permission for it's runners. Think about how long it would take you to walk 26 regular miles. Now throw in a mountain range, woods, rocks, and bramble to navigate off trail, and no source of water or food except what you are carrying on your back. Also no way to call for help. This is why I don't want him to go! He's all bark and no bite. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 We do some hiking, usually when we go camping. We've done some long hikes but that sounds ridiculous. Just got back from the 4-H science event. it went well, our workshop seemed to be enjoyed by all. I have almost 10,000 steps for the day already. Tomorrow I have to go do some cleanup at the science center and I'm buying salad stuff, hard-boiling eggs and I'm going to have salads for lunch each day. I'm also going to try and start IF by not eating anything until 9 and stopping by 7, so a 14/10 to start. Then ease into not eating until 11. I teach from 10am to 11am. And I'm going to do more walking. And yoga/Tai Chi. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Slache said: This is why I don't want him to go! He's all bark and no bite. With some training, Matt would be fine! Just don't take the kids! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I want free pizza. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Renai said: Are you having someone do your book covers? Well, I sure do hope so! The book has to sell first. That's exciting to think about, though. Cover art! Wow! ETA: It's a Sell-My-Book Booyah! Edited March 30, 2019 by Critterfixer 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Day 412 steps. (5k and dog park done- I love Saturday mornings). Day 283 hips Day 181 bird dog. Getting all this done first thing is great because then no matter what happens to my health afterwards, I am golden. I seriously miscalculated lunch and went into a mild diabetic coma- as in I was aware of Juliet and dh around but could not “wake up” for hours. My sugars once I was able to move were 162 and I am sure that they were much higher before that. (Not true diabetic coma which requires an ER). 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Look great, Angi, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 DD1 and I went to a tea party/Birthday party for one of her friends this afternoon. It was lovely. It was in a field of wildflowers (really) and the afternoon was just perfect. Little birds twittering and all that. It was very nice. And what made it even nicer was I got a phone call in the middle of it asking me to come in for a job interview on Tuesday. So.... yay!! I may get a job. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 56 minutes ago, myblessings4 said: Got my living room bookshelf cleaned up today. At least, until I bring in books I have in the gsrage and at work. Do you find the cubby holes helpful? Are some of your books too tall? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Angi - nice bookshelves! Krissi, Congrats on getting the interview! (((Jean))) That sounds scary! Toto, yay for a good science day! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Beautiful books, Angi! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 PSA: Jared Campbell was just tapped out after only one loop. Unbelievable. He must be really hurting. John Kelly, who finished a couple years ago, is the frontrunner so far. He is a local "kid" - grandfather was a warden at the Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, and his family is so rooted in the area that one of the nearby mountains is named after them. There is a rash of cat pics finding their way into the #BM100 twitter feed, assumably to calm our nerves. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 10 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: PSA: Jared Campbell was just tapped out after only one loop. Unbelievable. He must be really hurting. John Kelly, who finished a couple years ago, is the frontrunner so far. He is a local "kid" - grandfather was a warden at the Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, and his family is so rooted in the area that one of the nearby mountains is named after them. There is a rash of cat pics finding their way into the #BM100 twitter feed, assumably to calm our nerves. I’d be tapped out after 5 minutes.😂😂😂😂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 PSA: Jared Campbell had a severe ankle roll on his first descent. Instead of heading immediately back to camp, he spent the next few hours connecting with as many of the runners as he could to help and encourage them through the first loop. Of the 28 runners who finished the first loop, 21 are currently on the 2nd loop. It is now raining and the temperature is dropping rapidly. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: PSA: Jared Campbell had a severe ankle roll on his first descent. Instead of heading immediately back to camp, he spent the next few hours connecting with as many of the runners as he could to help and encourage them through the first loop. Of the 28 runners who finished the first loop, 21 are currently on the 2nd loop. It is now raining and the temperature is dropping rapidly. So seven people were like forget this I'm going home? Edited March 31, 2019 by Slache 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 I didn't make it up mount st helens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Which is about 1/5 of one of the 5 Barkley loops. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Susan in TN Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Slache said: So seven people were like erase this from memory, I'm going home? Yep. Well, Jared was injured. Some of them may have simply had the goal to complete one loop. If there were 40 that started the race, then there are 12 we don't know about. Edited March 31, 2019 by Susan in TN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 For Junie's sake (and mine) can we leave this a no swearing zone? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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