Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Hmm... I suppose it depends how one chose to look at the breeding progression.

Here's one line: Jackson -> Ella -> Dottie -> Blitz -> Molly -> upcoming puppy

This line is my predominant line of dogs, but I also had another line that went from Jackson to a puppy named Blue who travels all the way down to Molly and Buster by way of Blue's son Ace.... It gets a little tricky to follow at times.

But let's just say I'm on the 6th generation.

Thanks, Peps. I knew it was a long line. Thanks for the answer. The line's successes must be so rewarding for you.

What about adding some flexibility and posture goals. I've always been a bit lax with posture issues-not sitting upright and walking head down and shoulders forward. My muscle memory is resistant to changing and just a few minutes after making an adjustment, I'll find myself back in the same poor position again. This habit is not going to be easy to overcome.

I'm glad you mentioned this one. Posture is a very big focus for me. Ditto everything you said.

I'm aware (while watching others at the grocery store, etc.) that the way people carry themselves makes a big difference in the energy they communicate. And along with posture, I also focus on gait length. At 79 I'm very much aware of how much more elderly slumping and shuffling around can affect not only how I look but how I FEEL about myself. I just feel more energetic when I am standing up straight and striding out.

I do have one in mind now that you mention it - mastering single leg squats on a bosu ball!

Claudia set a goal of getting up off the floor without using her hands. When she finally could do it, she was so excited! I need both hands, knees, a lot of groaning, etc.

That was a VSG Goal for me. I have never let it slip - even when I gained back all my weight. I can lie flat on my back and get to a full standing up position without using my hands or rolling over.

Wow! I don't remember if I ever could do that, but I do have a friend who is in her mid-80's who can.

I cannot do that, Peps! I'm not sure I ever could!

But I can certainly get up and down off the floor, thank you, yoga!