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[Sans Souci]

How the heck does one confuse nanoproteins and nanotechnology? You missed the tracking thing. It's Bill Gates who is putting microchips in the vaccine so he can track us Q said it so it must be true

Has anyone pointed out to the folks that the premise of drinking "adrenochrome" from scared children has been heavily lifted from Monsters, Inc.? It reminds me of scaring children because their screams power "Monstropolis."

And "Q"--is that a James Bond reference? Mercy me.

I had to leave a message board because a large portion of people there thought David Ickes is legit and you were an "NPC" if thought otherwise. Ok, then.

 

[Sans Souci]

Well, for now, Feb 9th is when the lockdown ends and the curfew is supposed to be in effect until the lockdown ends. But, first, the lockdown was supposed to end January 19th or something like that....they extended it because cases weren't decreasing fast enough. But that was before the UK variant got here, which spreads faster. I don't see cases decreasing much...when they finally decided to do a lockdown, cases were around 10,000 per day I think? That was back in December. More than a month later, we're down to about 6,000 per day. So not a huge improvement and they want to get it down to where each case only infects less than one other person. But they were saying for that to happen, we have to get down to only a couple hundred cases per day or something? I doubt we'll be there on Feb. 9th. We're behind on the vaccine schedule. Astra Zeneca can't deliver the promised vaccine that the Netherlands ordered. So we can't vaccinate on a large scale like they thought we could. Without being able to vaccinate, the only way to keep numbers down is to stay in lockdown with a curfew for a longer period of time.

But yeah, the public transportation thing is counter-productive. If your aim is for people to reduce the number of people with whom they have contact, then you WANT them to be picked up from work by someone in their household rather than to take public transportation where they will come into contact with more people. How can they miss that logic??

Yeah, it seems like vaccine rollouts have been kind of messed up in certain places. Like I said earlier, I am mentally planning on not being fully vaccinated until mid/late summer, but I am starting to realize it might be later now. We need to wait until more can be produced. I am hoping the Johnson & Johnson vaccine comes through soon. It is a single dose and I don't think it requires the same extreme cold temps Pfizer's vax does. I kind of wonder where we'd be today if China had been more open about this virus. I guess it wouldn't have mattered in the US, since burying one's head in the sand was our first course of action.

 

[Sans Souci]

I really hope they all follow through this weekend. These girls are close + my younger one really is an asset to the team, so from both a friendship standpoint and a wanting to have a good player out there standpoint...it would be nice for everyone to mask up.

I think some is that I just wanted to start this new year doing a variety of workouts and I'm not varying it up the way I'd hoped. At the end of the day, I'm trying to remind myself that getting in whatever works for the day is still significantly better than doing nothing.

Absolutely. You are a very busy person, I am astounded by the workouts you do while taking your girls hither, thither and yon for their activities. You're doing better than most, variety or not.

 

[Sans Souci]

Good morning! Wednesday is typically one of our super crazy days, so I'm just pushing myself to get in what I can on that day. Both kids usually have batting with their batting coach on Wednesdays and then team practices after that. Batting is about 20-30 min from the house in one direction and depending on the kid...team practice is 10-20 minutes from the house in the other direction. The older one's team practice is now later due to league usage of the field, so that gives me a little bit of time. I biked for 45 minutes (around 15.25 miles) and I did a small kettlebell workout. I was doing swings, deadlifts, and squat rows with the 10 lb bell with some adductor/abductor stretching in between. Five swings into set three and my body just said no. So, I switched it out for the 5lb bell and did several sets of overhead twists and wood choppers. I had several rounds of ball pickup with the older one at batting, so I'm wondering if that wore me out for part of my workout. The ball pickup involves a lot of bending, squatting, and lugging around a big bucket of balls...so maybe. Today is a free day, so I'm thinking I may walk after logging off work and doing school pickups. We'll see. Today is also a late arrival day for the kids...so no dropping my kid off in the dark today. Of course, my body still woke up at 5:20 and again at 6:15.

Tile floor was put in place in the half bath yesterday. Grouting should happen today. Now that I can see it, I'm kind of happy we went for accent paint over wallpaper...because I'm really loving the floor.

That flooring is really fun. It reminds me of an optical illusion. Before I realized those were spacers between your tiles, I was thinking, "I really like that pop of green."

 

[Sans Souci]

Hello-

Checking in with a 30 minute yoga class. It a nice change of pace, but tomorrow I'm back to my torturefests.
I'm getting ready for a lunch time stroll. I'm going to try to get some extra steps in, because tomorrow is supposed to be super windy and don't do cold and windy.

I have some sourdough proofing right now. I went a little higher with the hydration this time, so I might yet end up with a Frisbee. It seems to be rising, just a little. It usually takes about 10 hours to get to a point where I can shape it for baking and letting it sit overnight in the fridge.

 

[MinnieM123]

Tile floor was put in place in the half bath yesterday. Grouting should happen today. Now that I can see it, I'm kind of happy we went for accent paint over wallpaper...because I'm really loving the floor.

I LOVE that floor tile design!!!

 

[Sans Souci]

Good morning.

Checking in with a full body work out. I think this might go on my "Never Again List." It started out with 100 kettlebell swings, which I dread. I don't mind kettlebell swings, I just don't like doing 100 of them in a row. There were some jump rope intervals--which is fine. Then the last section had some form of torture called "dive bomber push ups (10) into weighted reverse burpee/jump/squat into heel raises." It was 6 rounds of that nonsense and each round added two additional reps. I had to dig in deep for that one. It was pure dread. I can't even repeat the things I was saying, but I did all the reps.

I might go for a walk. The high is supposed to be 28, but it's really windy here, so it feels like 8. I'm going to bust out my Lands End "Chicago winter-approved" coat and see if that helps. I can always just go out and try. If it's too cold, I can turn around and go home.

Today is definitely a soup for lunch day.

Stay warm today (for those who live in cold places).

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning.

Checking in with a full body work out. I think this might go on my "Never Again List." It started out with 100 kettlebell swings, which I dread. I don't mind kettlebell swings, I just don't like doing 100 of them in a row. There were some jump rope intervals--which is fine. Then the last section had some form of torture called "dive bomber push ups (10) into weighted reverse burpee/jump/squat into heel raises." It was 6 rounds of that nonsense and each round added two additional reps. I had to dig in deep for that one. It was pure dread. I can't even repeat the things I was saying, but I did all the reps.

I might go for a walk. The high is supposed to be 28, but it's really windy here, so it feels like 8. I'm going to bust out my Lands End "Chicago winter-approved" coat and see if that helps. I can always just go out and try. If it's too cold, I can turn around and go home.

Today is definitely a soup for lunch day.

Stay warm today (for those who live in cold places).

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!! and you too!!!!!!!!

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning I braved a top and bottom bosu workout this morning. Yes I was careful, yes I had a pole and a chair just in case My legs are a bit wobbly. That being said I do like it because it hit muscles from a different angle. The only issue is I can't get my heart rate quite where I want with it and am not sure if that's going to be ongoing or I just need to get better on it. Part of the reason I like yoga is I can get my heart rate either up or down depending on what I'm doing. Side note dh is looking at steppers and bikes portable because he'll be on nights until............. and there's no place it can be set up where we won't wake the other person up when it's in use.(another thing that had better be useful to me otherwise it will be a clothes rack) anyhoo @Sans Souci how many days a week can you roll?

 

[HouCuseChickie]

That flooring is really fun. It reminds me of an optical illusion. Before I realized those were spacers between your tiles, I was thinking, "I really like that pop of green."

The floor was a happy accident. That bathroom previously had the same gray marbled looking ceramic tile you can see in the doorway in the pics. We initially planned to just leave it in there, but when our contractor ripped out the old vanity, he found that they hadn't tiled underneath. The original owners actually left extras of all of the tile in the garage and there was enough to to fill in the untiled spots. I was actually fine with this, but my husband thought back on how I insisted on retiling the master and what a difference it made. So, I was tasked with finding an inexpensive tile that would look good in this little space. The sink gives it that pop of color, so it's not all black, white and gray

 

[HouCuseChickie]

I LOVE that floor tile design!!!

Thanks! We really love it too. I was afraid it might be too much, but it started reminding me of some art deco era stuff I really liked.

 

[Sans Souci]

Good morning I braved a top and bottom bosu workout this morning. Yes I was careful, yes I had a pole and a chair just in case My legs are a bit wobbly. That being said I do like it because it hit muscles from a different angle. The only issue is I can't get my heart rate quite where I want with it and am not sure if that's going to be ongoing or I just need to get better on it. Part of the reason I like yoga is I can get my heart rate either up or down depending on what I'm doing. Side note dh is looking at steppers and bikes portable because he'll be on nights until............. and there's no place it can be set up where we won't wake the other person up when it's in use.(another thing that had better be useful to me otherwise it will be a clothes rack) anyhoo @Sans Souci how many days a week can you roll?

I foam roll when I feel like I have really used my lower body. I feel like foam rolling really gets those knot in your legs better than the upper body. (I don't like messing the spine too much and there's that "soft" area on your back between your hips and ribs that should never be rolled.) That's just me. You can do it everyday, if you felt like it. It's really good for recovery.

For Bosu, I do stuff like squatting with one leg on it and the other on the floor, then I "switch jump" over it so that the opposite leg is on the Bosu and the other leg is on the floor. I treat it like an aerobics step. You can do reverse lunges off of it. This is with the "ball side" up. I turn it over (ball side down) and do push ups. I do push ups, then I squat and do an over head press with the Bosu, like a burpee.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Absolutely. You are a very busy person, I am astounded by the workouts you do while taking your girls hither, thither and yon for their activities. You're doing better than most, variety or not.

I just have to keep telling myself that fitness doesn't need to be all or nothing. Getting something in has to be better than nothing at all.

 

[Figgy1]

I foam roll when I feel like I have really used my lower body. I feel like foam rolling really gets those knot in your legs better than the upper body. (I don't like messing the spine too much and there's that "soft" area on your back between your hips and ribs that should never be rolled.) That's just me. You can do it everyday, if you felt like it. It's really good for recovery.

For Bosu, I do stuff like squatting with one leg on it and the other on the floor, then I "switch jump" over it so that the opposite leg is on the Bosu and the other leg is on the floor. I treat it like an aerobics step. You can do reverse lunges off of it. This is with the "ball side" up. I turn it over (ball side down) and do push ups. I do push ups, then I squat and do an over head press with the Bosu, like a burpee.

Thank you

 

[Sans Souci]

Thank you

I have done this video before. Honestly, I don't use it as much as I should. My husband bought it for us to use, but he likes it pumped up a certain way and I like it super-inflated. He uses it for every workout, whereas I use it for novelty.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Good morning and Happy Friday!!! Yesterday's walk never happened. I volunteered to pick up the older one from high school practice because I was already heading out to get a prescription and get some gas. Practice was supposed to end at 5:15. I got to the high school around 5:10 and I wasn't pulling out of the lot until 5:52. So, basically she went 35 minutes late. By the time I got home, my husband was insisting I help the younger one with some trapezius pain she's been having...so he knows nothing about stretching.

After running the massage gun on the area and applying some pain balm. We used some physical therapy videos to get in some really basic stretches to help loosen up the neck and upper back. We mainly did a variety of gentle neck stretches, but we also did cobra for a bit as well as cow/cat pose. I tried to get on the bike and watch her stretch more while I biked, but she needed some more guidance. After about 30 minutes, she went down for dinner and I decided all I had left in me was a nice gentle ride. So, I played some fun music, didn't look at my pace, and just biked for an hour. I think it was 16.70 miles...or something like that.

We are really hopeful that the half bath can be finished today. He got the vanity/sink, mirror, toilet, and switchplates in yesterday...in addition to grouting. I'm really happy with how this is coming along. The room should look more balanced once I hang something artsy over the toilet.

Other than that, today is a rest day...which is good, because there's so much to do. Both kids are playing ball this weekend and both are playing on turf. Right now, we only have one set of turf shoes. The younger one's feet are bigger than the older one, but surprisingly, the turf shoes we have fit both really well. I technically bought them for the younger one though, so she sees them as hers...and they do match her uniform. However, the older one is playing school ball this weekend, so hers is for a grade...giving her priority. Ultimately, we have to run across town after work because the closest store that has what we need is 35 minutes away. She was up late doing homework last night...like really late...so instead of seeing the younger one's two games tonight, we are driving back home after getting the shoes. Oh, and we need to stop at a different athletic store for a new green belt and green socks. She destroyed her old ones with her Halloween costume (and I allowed it...stupid me thinking school stuff would be given out in time for the first games). Her stuff tomorrow also coincides with the younger one's play and spectators aren't allowed...so that should give me lots of time to go walking.

 

[Sans Souci]

I just have to keep telling myself that fitness doesn't need to be all or nothing. Getting something in has to be better than nothing at all.

I understand, I used to think that every workout needed to be at least 60 minutes or it was a waste of my time. I would get anxious if I didn't workout for 60 minutes. I started dreading my workouts because of that. Then a few years ago, I just started doing 20-30 minute workouts and I don't have the dread anymore. I also don't feel chained to exercise, like I used to.

Now, the only exception for 60 minute workouts is yoga, because it follows a format. I like the slow warm up and long cool down, yoga is something I feel shouldn't be rushed. It is more of a mental practice for me.

 

[Sans Souci]

Good morning and Happy Friday!!! Yesterday's walk never happened. I volunteered to pick up the older one from high school practice because I was already heading out to get a prescription and get some gas. Practice was supposed to end at 5:15. I got to the high school around 5:10 and I wasn't pulling out of the lot until 5:52. So, basically she went 35 minutes late. By the time I got home, my husband was insisting I help the younger one with some trapezius pain she's been having...so he knows nothing about stretching.

After running the massage gun on the area and applying some pain balm. We used some physical therapy videos to get in some really basic stretches to help loosen up the neck and upper back. We mainly did a variety of gentle neck stretches, but we also did cobra for a bit as well as cow/cat pose. I tried to get on the bike and watch her stretch more while I biked, but she needed some more guidance. After about 30 minutes, she went down for dinner and I decided all I had left in me was a nice gentle ride. So, I played some fun music, didn't look at my pace, and just biked for an hour. I think it was 16.70 miles...or something like that.

We are really hopeful that the half bath can be finished today. He got the vanity/sink, mirror, toilet, and switchplates in yesterday...in addition to grouting. I'm really happy with how this is coming along. The room should look more balanced once I hang something artsy over the toilet.

Other than that, today is a rest day...which is good, because there's so much to do. Both kids are playing ball this weekend and both are playing on turf. Right now, we only have one set of turf shoes. The younger one's feet are bigger than the older one, but surprisingly, the turf shoes we have fit both really well. I technically bought them for the younger one though, so she sees them as hers...and they do match her uniform. However, the older one is playing school ball this weekend, so hers is for a grade...giving her priority. Ultimately, we have to run across town after work because the closest store that has what we need is 35 minutes away. She was up late doing homework last night...like really late...so instead of seeing the younger one's two games tonight, we are driving back home after getting the shoes. Oh, and we need to stop at a different athletic store for a new green belt and green socks. She destroyed her old ones with her Halloween costume (and I allowed it...stupid me thinking school stuff would be given out in time for the first games). Her stuff tomorrow also coincides with the younger one's play and spectators aren't allowed...so that should give me lots of time to go walking.

That's really rude of the coach to have practice run over so late. People have lives outside of their children's practices. At least he could have sent out a mass text to tell you it was going to run over. So rude.

Your bathroom is coming together so nicely. You're making me want to redo my bedroom and master bath now! Alas, we've had problems with our roof since moving in (even though we had a house inspection before putting our offer in). What an ugly surprise we had after the first snow/rain mix after moving in. Now, our roof was leaking in several places the other day, so we're paying for a roof. I wish I could spend it on a new master bath, that's for sure. LOL

 

[Songbird76]

Good morning.

Checking in with a full body work out. I think this might go on my "Never Again List." It started out with 100 kettlebell swings, which I dread. I don't mind kettlebell swings, I just don't like doing 100 of them in a row. There were some jump rope intervals--which is fine. Then the last section had some form of torture called "dive bomber push ups (10) into weighted reverse burpee/jump/squat into heel raises." It was 6 rounds of that nonsense and each round added two additional reps. I had to dig in deep for that one. It was pure dread. I can't even repeat the things I was saying, but I did all the reps.

I might go for a walk. The high is supposed to be 28, but it's really windy here, so it feels like 8. I'm going to bust out my Lands End "Chicago winter-approved" coat and see if that helps. I can always just go out and try. If it's too cold, I can turn around and go home.

Today is definitely a soup for lunch day.

Stay warm today (for those who live in cold places).

100 kettlebell swings in a row?? That doesn't sound fun. I need my workouts to have more variance!!

I got one heck of a workout at work today. The zone I was working was insanely backed up when I got there and I was the only one in that zone, so I walked full out for the first hour and a half. By break time, I couldn't keep up that pace anymore. I'm sure I got some good cardio in!

 

[Figgy1]

I have done this video before. Honestly, I don't use it as much as I should. My husband bought it for us to use, but he likes it pumped up a certain way and I like it super-inflated. He uses it for every workout, whereas I use it for novelty.

Thnx I bookmarked that for when I can do some higher impact workouts.