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Greetings all

It is sunny again today and I got up early by my standards. DH is out running errands so I get to binge watch tv news shows while enjoying a rare second cup of coffee. The news is not good - another killing by ICE in Minneapolis. I am glad that DD and her DH are out of the city right now.

Today's plans include a gym visit and cleaning out my laundry basket toss-all area in our room - a never ending pile that I can't seem to get rid of. It must go.

CC I hear you on the arm strength thing (or lack thereof). I also have none. I never have. As a kid I could not do one pull up. Tell us what things you discover. A few years ago I went to Silver Sneakers class at a gym which was a pretty good workout for old ladies and included arm weights but there were never enough of the wimpy weights. I have issues with gripping hand weights or kettle balls or rubber bands or anything like that. I do have some small sand filled weights that are soft and more easily gripped. Personal trainers have always been a bust for me as they are young people who do not get being old. So I hope you find what works for you. Meanwhile gl with the home repairs. It is always something isn't it?

Liz enjoy the resort. The pics look great. Perfect lizarding spot. Find any goodies in town? More Painkillers?

One of my Scrabble friends is a few years older than me. She has had issues with walking and movement. She is now doing pilates and thinks it helps lots. The youngest person in our Scrabble foursome is 71 so all sessions include griping about our aches and pains.

Dinner tonight is at a Mexican restaurant with studio buddy. No doubt there will be leftovers for tomorrow! My favorite recipe is leftovers.

I am enjoying my new Hikes shoes. First new pair of shoes I have had in many years that I have not had to donate to the thrift store.

So I stopped at the credit union yesterday to get a bunch of deposit tickets to use for gallery deposits. I keep them at home as there is often quite a few items to list and a copy must be made. So the credit union told me they were all out of deposit tickets and could I come back in a week. Seriously? No deposit tickets? I will have to go back to my acrylic paint white out ticket. What kind of ban runs out of deposit tickets?

Cheers all.

Diane S

Up a bit today. 198. The fun first dip of the rollercoaster is over! Dinner was fun, though I ran into a few people I know and chatted with them before the others arrived and when they did, I went to introduce them and completely blanked on one of their names! And she didn't help me out and give it so my brain blockage just hung there in the air uncomfortably. Lord above. My first true embarrassing senior moment.

I ordered a burger without the bun and coleslaw instead of fries. It was good and I was stuffed.

Yesterday I was productive with phone calls too. I started the process to get a new pool cover. Yet another large expense! And called a metal fabricator about my gate that needs replacing. The first is sending out someone to measure, then 6 weeks to make it. And the second is working on a quote. Two partial checkmarks! I also got in touch with a dog trainer because I think Kirby needs some help with reactivity with other dogs. He has zero chill as the kids say. Coming upon a neighbor with a dog on our walk yesterday showed me he's got an issue. The barking and pulling is extreme. I would like him to be calm when meeting other dogs. And I think a trainer with access to other dogs to help with training would be good. And I feel like it would be smart to work on this before a puppy arrives so he doesn't pass on unwanted behaviors.

The other thing I did yesterday was dust off my hand weights and try a short intro workout video. Good lord my arm strength is pathetic. I was using 5 pound weights and it was a video for SENIORS and I still had to stop halfway through. Peps would have hung his head in shame over me. Not sure how I let it get this bad, but it's BAD. At this point, it would be a waste of time to get a trainer. I should just lift soup cans in the pantry and it would be a challenge.

Anyway, I'm going to the grocery store today and walking Kirby. I think whatever rain we were supposed to get has evaporated.

Liz, I think the suit is really stretchy looking at the sample bodies in it on the website. And if it's not, it will count as a workout!

Take care all!

Sorry to hear about your Moms cat. I too hope another loss doesn't negatively impact your Dad. Continue to enjoys your travels!

Sorry your Dad is missing the kitty. Interesting how loved ones often pass close to each other when elderly, even our pets.

Your place continues to sound heavenly. Are you staying in that spot for the entire time?

The cold snap arrives just in time for us on Monday. I kind of wish we were going home today...