working out for Disney

[Sans Souci]

Hello-

I'm in with my workout. It was just the usual, total body workout. It used a lot of my equipment, which I like, because I feel like I am getting my money's worth out of everything.

No walking today (again), since there is so much snow out there and it's still coming down.

I had some bananas and buttermilk that needed to be used, so I made some banana bread. It's in the oven right now.

 

[Figgy1]

I am burned out on yoga! I was solely doing yoga for over 2 years. I want to like it again, but whenever I think of doing an hour of yoga, I dread it. I am hoping to be able to come back to it in the Spring or Summer.

This moth Adrienne is doing short practices. They look to be get the knots out and inner peace ones. Today 25min aprox. peaceful warrior

 

[Figgy1]

Looks outstanding -- love it!!! Great job.

X2

 

[Figgy1]

30+ inches so far and it's still coming down. The plow made it down my street but that was over a foot ago

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Your bathroom turned out really good. That tile is really cute.
I love the candle. That's really clever, I never would have thought of spray painting a candle.

I'm all about repurposing what we can. Case in point, the barn door handle came with silver screws, even though it's black. The contractor and I had the same idea...Black Sharpie.

*It has occurred to me that you can't see the Sharpie work from this angle.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

6 AM on a Monday? Before school? Wow. I had no idea practices started so early. Is this a league independent of school?

It's funny about the roof. My husband called a firm for a quote and they said to allot 90 minutes (he told them he will not sit that long for a pitch) for the visit and to make sure I was present. I just want a roof that is well-constructed and looks nice. I do not need to be present for a sales pitch. Furthermore, I really don't want anyone in here who doesn't live here right now. My husband said I won't be present, they pushed back and so did he. They relented and made an appointment for last Friday afternoon. They were going to use a drone to look at the roof and then Zoom with my husband. So, they cancelled because it was really windy and they rescheduled for Sunday at 9 AM. They requested my presence in the Zoom call and my husband told them I have no interest. So, 7:30 AM on Sunday (!), they called my husband to reschedule for later that day and my husband was fine with it. They told him I needed to be present. He canceled the whole thing. He told them not to come and not to call anymore. So, Monday 5 PM, rolls around and someone from this firm called my husband who said he was going to have to cancel his 6 PM visit to our house, because the roads were too slick! My husband told him that he told the person on the phone he wanted no further contact with this company. The guy didn't know about all of the back and forth and apologized.

It's not that I don't care about a roof. My husband works in finance and can do sums in his head more quickly than I can. Plus, we have to find ways of financing that are not banking institutions. My husband is a bank examiner for the Department of the Treasury and he can't take out loans or use banks for financing. So, I let him take care of that. And, TBH, I am a bit depressed right now and my concentration is reduced right now.

Anyway, we got two more quotes that transpired without drama. Both men showed up, stomped around on the roof, told my husband they would email send photos and a quote and then call him to discuss. Nobody wanted a 90 minute appointment or pestered my husband to have me present. I have seen photos of the work both of the men have done. A couple of the houses were on our walking route, which was incredibly convenient. LOL

JMO, but anything that 'needs' both spouses/partners to be present is going to be $$$.

Yup! 6am on a Monday. The coach wants them there about 5:45am so they are ready to start practice promptly at 6am. This is school ball.

Honestly, that sounds shady with that first roofer. We've had our share of roof experience and that's all very strange. I've never had to be present. The only time my input has ever been requested, when I wasn't the one initiating things, was to help pick out shingles...and that still was done outside of any appointments with product books. Also an interesting aspect with your husband's employment, but even more reason to have him in the mix to handle things. I know there are plenty of things I leave to my husband to do that would cause me undue stress...and vice versa. Even outside of a pandemic, they shouldn't be burdening potential clients like this.

I'm glad these other companies have a more logical approach. It's also nice when you can easily get to their work examples.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

This moth Adrienne is doing short practices. They look to be get the knots out and inner peace ones. Today 25min aprox. peaceful warrior

This is good news. I have been meaning to get back into yoga but to be honest I've been lazy. Long practices aren't interesting but short ones I can handle.

 

[Figgy1]

This is good news. I have been meaning to get back into yoga but to be honest I've been lazy. Long practices aren't interesting but short ones I can handle.

Tomorrow is called wake up 11 1/2 minutes. I've just been too busy to do longer ones. Getting most of my steps in, doing one and 2 mile walks. Everybody seems to be in the way since the holidays Mostly the largest one that gets in the way or sleeps during the day

 

[Songbird76]

6 AM on a Monday? Before school? Wow. I had no idea practices started so early. Is this a league independent of school?

It's funny about the roof. My husband called a firm for a quote and they said to allot 90 minutes (he told them he will not sit that long for a pitch) for the visit and to make sure I was present. I just want a roof that is well-constructed and looks nice. I do not need to be present for a sales pitch. Furthermore, I really don't want anyone in here who doesn't live here right now. My husband said I won't be present, they pushed back and so did he. They relented and made an appointment for last Friday afternoon. They were going to use a drone to look at the roof and then Zoom with my husband. So, they cancelled because it was really windy and they rescheduled for Sunday at 9 AM. They requested my presence in the Zoom call and my husband told them I have no interest. So, 7:30 AM on Sunday (!), they called my husband to reschedule for later that day and my husband was fine with it. They told him I needed to be present. He canceled the whole thing. He told them not to come and not to call anymore. So, Monday 5 PM, rolls around and someone from this firm called my husband who said he was going to have to cancel his 6 PM visit to our house, because the roads were too slick! My husband told him that he told the person on the phone he wanted no further contact with this company. The guy didn't know about all of the back and forth and apologized.

It's not that I don't care about a roof. My husband works in finance and can do sums in his head more quickly than I can. Plus, we have to find ways of financing that are not banking institutions. My husband is a bank examiner for the Department of the Treasury and he can't take out loans or use banks for financing. So, I let him take care of that. And, TBH, I am a bit depressed right now and my concentration is reduced right now.

Anyway, we got two more quotes that transpired without drama. Both men showed up, stomped around on the roof, told my husband they would email send photos and a quote and then call him to discuss. Nobody wanted a 90 minute appointment or pestered my husband to have me present. I have seen photos of the work both of the men have done. A couple of the houses were on our walking route, which was incredibly convenient. LOL

JMO, but anything that 'needs' both spouses/partners to be present is going to be $$$.

Yeah, that doesn't sound legit if they keep rescheduling and they are adamant that you have to be there. There's no reason for that. I hope one of the 2 quotes you got will be ok for you. Where can you get financing outside of a bank?? I didn't know that was even possible.

 

[Sans Souci]

Yeah, that doesn't sound legit if they keep rescheduling and they are adamant that you have to be there. There's no reason for that. I hope one of the 2 quotes you got will be ok for you. Where can you get financing outside of a bank?? I didn't know that was even possible.

We did get two legitimate quotes. We are re-financing the house through a mortgage company, so we are folding the new roof in there. It's a PITA, otherwise. When I buy a phone, I have to pay in cash. I had to get rid of any bank accounts that had an overdraft facility on it. I can't open any credit cards that are underwritten by a bank, e.g. store credit cards. It's just ironic because the last president was allowed to urinate on ethics and do whatever he pleased and profit from it.

 

[Sans Souci]

Good morning-

I am half way though my 6 week "Summer Shred Program." I feel like I am getting stronger with my pull ups. I am still using my assist band, but it's easier to the pull ups with them than it was a few weeks ago. So that's a good thing.

I have been baking a loaf of sourdough bread every week to improve my skills. It is a very temperamental dough to work with.

Here is my Valentine's Day weekend effort.


I tried to score a heart into it, but I kind of messed up a bit. LOL But it puffed up nicely in the oven. I don't know what the inside looks like yet. It's cooling down. It might look like a cavern again.

 

[Sans Souci]

Good morning.

I'm in with my AM workout. I also have a pink champagne cake in the oven for tomorrow. I actually made it with Prosecco and a touch of fuchsia food gel coloring. I am going to frost it tomorrow, but make my fondant hearts today. I am just trying to keep busy. It's been difficult to walk outside because of the snow. So many people here won't shovel their sidewalks and the streets have snow piled up on the sides from the plows. We're supposed to get freezing rain today and tomorrow.

On the upside, my husband ordered Valentine's Day dinner from Seasons 52 for tomorrow night. I don't feel safe dining inside right now, especially with these variants floating around. We had our Thanksgiving meal from Seasons 52 and we really enjoyed it, so we decided to try this. It takes the heat off of me to cook something special. I am just not enjoying cooking anymore. I hope I can enjoy it again once this is all over. I've gotten really lazy--leaning on my crock pot and instant pot. I've also started buy a lot of pre cut veggies.

 

[MinnieM123]

Good morning.

I'm in with my AM workout. I also have a pink champagne cake in the oven for tomorrow. I actually made it with Prosecco and a touch of fuchsia food gel coloring. I am going to frost it tomorrow, but make my fondant hearts today. I am just trying to keep busy. It's been difficult to walk outside because of the snow. So many people here won't shovel their sidewalks and the streets have snow piled up on the sides from the plows. We're supposed to get freezing rain today and tomorrow.

On the upside, my husband ordered Valentine's Day dinner from Seasons 52 for tomorrow night. I don't feel safe dining inside right now, especially with these variants floating around. We had our Thanksgiving meal from Seasons 52 and we really enjoyed it, so we decided to try this. It takes the heat off of me to cook something special. I am just not enjoying cooking anymore. I hope I can enjoy it again once this is all over. I've gotten really lazy--leaning on my crock pot and instant pot. I've also started buy a lot of pre cut veggies.

I think that's nice that he ordered a Valentine's (take-out) dinner for the both of you, for tomorrow. Plus, I don't think anyone should have to cook dinner on V Day. And I "get it" about cooking fatigue. Not being able to go out and enjoy a nice (indoor) restaurant meal for a year now, has really gotten under my skin, too. Thank goodness for an occasional take-out. I hope you enjoy your Valentine's dinner tomorrow!

 

[Figgy1]

We did get two legitimate quotes. We are re-financing the house through a mortgage company, so we are folding the new roof in there. It's a PITA, otherwise. When I buy a phone, I have to pay in cash. I had to get rid of any bank accounts that had an overdraft facility on it. I can't open any credit cards that are underwritten by a bank, e.g. store credit cards. It's just ironic because the last president was allowed to urinate on ethics and do whatever he pleased and profit from it.

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Figgy1]

Feeling much better maybe something easy on Monday before I make Valentine's lunch. Dh's crazy schedule

 

[Songbird76]

Good morning.

I'm in with my AM workout. I also have a pink champagne cake in the oven for tomorrow. I actually made it with Prosecco and a touch of fuchsia food gel coloring. I am going to frost it tomorrow, but make my fondant hearts today. I am just trying to keep busy. It's been difficult to walk outside because of the snow. So many people here won't shovel their sidewalks and the streets have snow piled up on the sides from the plows. We're supposed to get freezing rain today and tomorrow.

On the upside, my husband ordered Valentine's Day dinner from Seasons 52 for tomorrow night. I don't feel safe dining inside right now, especially with these variants floating around. We had our Thanksgiving meal from Seasons 52 and we really enjoyed it, so we decided to try this. It takes the heat off of me to cook something special. I am just not enjoying cooking anymore. I hope I can enjoy it again once this is all over. I've gotten really lazy--leaning on my crock pot and instant pot. I've also started buy a lot of pre cut veggies.

I have never really enjoyed cooking, but I know what you mean...I really dread it now. Trying to come up with things that everyone will eat, and sounds good, is relatively healthy....something will sound good to me, but it doesn't sound good to anyone else, or vice versa. It's just a pain....plus I have to go to the grocery store where there are inevidably inconsiderate or stupid people. Friday morning I went, and I've been keeping my cart behind me in the line for the register so that the person behind me can't get to close, because other people don't seem to be concerned with distancing. I get my stuff up on the belt and I'm getting my bonus card out (the store has a card that you can scan to get discounts and such..kind of like having coupons, but instead of clipping them out of a paper, they are on your card) and the woman behind me asks in a really rude voice "Can I unpack my groceries now???" because I had the cart in the way. If I don't, people will come up literally right behind me, 6 inches away to put their groceries on the belt. So I just politely said, "please be patient." and continued. I really wanted to say "No, you can't. That's exactly WHY I have my cart here. So people like you can't make it unsafe for me!" But there was nothing she could do but sigh.

Long story short, it's just too much pressure...the meal planning, the shopping situation, people not wearing masks correctly...and then it just seems to take so much energy. We're ordering Chinese tonight because I want something special, but I don't want to have to cook it.

 

[Sans Souci]

I think that's nice that he ordered a Valentine's (take-out) dinner for the both of you, for tomorrow. Plus, I don't think anyone should have to cook dinner on V Day. And I "get it" about cooking fatigue. Not being able to go out and enjoy a nice (indoor) restaurant meal for a year now, has really gotten under my skin, too. Thank goodness for an occasional take-out. I hope you enjoy your Valentine's dinner tomorrow!

Thanks! I hope you and your hubs have a lovely Valentine's Day dinner tonight, too. I hear you. It's not just being able to eat in nicer places that gets me. Sometimes, my husband and I would grab lunch at somewhere like Panera on a whim. Technically, we could, but we don't want to right now. It just feels like the movie, Groundhog Day right now.

 

[Sans Souci]

Feeling much better maybe something easy on Monday before I make Valentine's lunch. Dh's crazy schedule

We haven't dined out Valentine's Day in a long time. We went the week before or after. I used to feel so rushed on Valentine's Day, so we stopped going out on the day. Ordinarily, I wouldn't care about a Hallmark holiday, but it's a small thing to look forward to that breaks up the winter.

 

[Sans Souci]

I have never really enjoyed cooking, but I know what you mean...I really dread it now. Trying to come up with things that everyone will eat, and sounds good, is relatively healthy....something will sound good to me, but it doesn't sound good to anyone else, or vice versa. It's just a pain....plus I have to go to the grocery store where there are inevidably inconsiderate or stupid people. Friday morning I went, and I've been keeping my cart behind me in the line for the register so that the person behind me can't get to close, because other people don't seem to be concerned with distancing. I get my stuff up on the belt and I'm getting my bonus card out (the store has a card that you can scan to get discounts and such..kind of like having coupons, but instead of clipping them out of a paper, they are on your card) and the woman behind me asks in a really rude voice "Can I unpack my groceries now???" because I had the cart in the way. If I don't, people will come up literally right behind me, 6 inches away to put their groceries on the belt. So I just politely said, "please be patient." and continued. I really wanted to say "No, you can't. That's exactly WHY I have my cart here. So people like you can't make it unsafe for me!" But there was nothing she could do but sigh.

Long story short, it's just too much pressure...the meal planning, the shopping situation, people not wearing masks correctly...and then it just seems to take so much energy. We're ordering Chinese tonight because I want something special, but I don't want to have to cook it.

I get most of my groceries delivered. My husband will get some items for himself throughout the week.

The other day, husband said someone was up on him while he was waiting in line to check out the other day. He had to say something to her and she got funny with him. She refused to back away and my husband said he saw a shorter line open up and went to that one instead.

Part of what has ruined cooking for me is supplies are unreliable. I will plan our meals out and when I go online, things are not available, so I have to go back to the drawing board. Sometimes, when I am able to order these items, when the shopper goes to the market they are not there. The weirdest things have been scarce--tofu, broccoli, cheddar cheese, certain types of meats.

 

[Sans Souci]

Happy Valentine's Day!

I decided to dig into some of my older workouts for a change of pace today. I haven't done this particular workout in a while, so I will likely be sore tomorrow.

I ended up finishing my entire cake yesterday. I shouldn't have, because whenever I don't split up the baking and decorating, it comes out looking horrible. It was kind of cute, but I could have done a better job with frosting. My husband decided to dig in at 11 AM.

I have a banana bread in the oven. I am going to split it and send half of it back with my son. He's going back to his dorm this afternoon.

Has anyone been watching WandaVision? I was sort of watching it. I have absolutely no familiarity with Marvel, so I think a lot of the show is lost on me. I mean, understand it at a surface level, but I know I am missing a lot of references because I have no idea who these people are.