Mad Manatees 2015.4 CLOSED (or Poptart/pet pic ticket) (Page 38)

Originally posted by popsracer

As much as I absolutely hate running on a treadmill, I am considering one for Xmas.  I do not mind the cold, rain, and wind because I can just dress accordingly but I am beginning to struggle with running in the dark.  Even though I have a very powerful headlamp, it is getting harder for me to see irregularities on running surfaces at night.  I felt like I was feeling my way along last night and I didn't like it.  I am torn because I know I would only use it part of the year.  So wondering if I should just tough it out through the Winter or give in.  Has anyone found the treadmill to be enjoyable or at least tolerable over time?

Originally posted by popsracer

As much as I absolutely hate running on a treadmill, I am considering one for Xmas.  I do not mind the cold, rain, and wind because I can just dress accordingly but I am beginning to struggle with running in the dark.  Even though I have a very powerful headlamp, it is getting harder for me to see irregularities on running surfaces at night.  I felt like I was feeling my way along last night and I didn't like it.  I am torn because I know I would only use it part of the year.  So wondering if I should just tough it out through the Winter or give in.  Has anyone found the treadmill to be enjoyable or at least tolerable over time?

Originally posted by popsracer

As much as I absolutely hate running on a treadmill, I am considering one for Xmas.  I do not mind the cold, rain, and wind because I can just dress accordingly but I am beginning to struggle with running in the dark.  Even though I have a very powerful headlamp, it is getting harder for me to see irregularities on running surfaces at night.  I felt like I was feeling my way along last night and I didn't like it.  I am torn because I know I would only use it part of the year.  So wondering if I should just tough it out through the Winter or give in.  Has anyone found the treadmill to be enjoyable or at least tolerable over time?

Originally posted by popsracer

As much as I absolutely hate running on a treadmill, I am considering one for Xmas.  I do not mind the cold, rain, and wind because I can just dress accordingly but I am beginning to struggle with running in the dark.  Even though I have a very powerful headlamp, it is getting harder for me to see irregularities on running surfaces at night.  I felt like I was feeling my way along last night and I didn't like it.  I am torn because I know I would only use it part of the year.  So wondering if I should just tough it out through the Winter or give in.  Has anyone found the treadmill to be enjoyable or at least tolerable over time?

And - update on my broken leg - went to the doc today and I have at least 3 more weeks to be in the boot and on crutches. . Sunday was the 6 week mark which was the magical "minimum time" to be non weight bearing. I was halfway hoping to be able to ditch the crutches today, so I'm kind of disappointed. Trying to put things in perspective but honestly I'm still upset about the whole thing. I'll get there, but today's news didn't help.

Originally posted by lisac957

I bought one in January and felt largely the same - a bit torn on how much I'd use it. I ended up pulling the trigger on one during an after Christmas sale at Dick's (you might wait till just after Christmas for sales - or Cyber Monday?). Now, I REALLY like the option of just heading down to the basement in my shorts and not bundling up or risking a fall on snow or ice. I also have liked it as an option when, for example, the electrician was working on something and I had to be in the home - I was able to get a workout in in an otherwise lost hour. And I'll definitely be using it for rehab once I can walk normally again.

And - update on my broken leg - went to the doc today and I have at least 3 more weeks to be in the boot and on crutches. . Sunday was the 6 week mark which was the magical "minimum time" to be non weight bearing. I was halfway hoping to be able to ditch the crutches today, so I'm kind of disappointed. Trying to put things in perspective but honestly I'm still upset about the whole thing. I'll get there, but today's news didn't help.

Originally posted by marysia83 I want to take a moment and share the reflection of the Thanksgiving holiday and what it means for me. I am not from US, so technically, this should not be part of my culture. On the other hand, it is very accurate to every immigrant or whoever found the safe haven here, in US. I remember when I was in high school, I was lying on the couch and watching TV news. Bunch of political craziness that made everyone living in my country super sick and depressed. And the worst part was – you could have done nothingggg to make your life easier/better (it was years before European Union opened their doors for us.) I remember I was thinking how great it would be to just move to another country, like US or something, where I could live normal, decent life. I remember feeling so depressed by the fact I would never be able to move to another country, and that I would be stick with this awful reality that was feeding us every single damn day… Few years later, I was able to fly to US. I was able to stay here and live my life. I was able to find great people, have great job, have family, live the decent life I always wanted (I am not too demanding. Given where I came from – all I wanted was DECENT life, no fancy shmancy crazy stuff.) Every year on Thanksgiving, I think how thankful I am. I know what those pilgrims felt when they sat down with Indians and had their “thank you” dinner. Even though Thanksgiving is not my culture’s holiday, it is MY holiday. Also, if I were not here, I would probably not have got into triathlon, so just another reason to be thankful Mary G

Originally posted by marysia83 I want to take a moment and share the reflection of the Thanksgiving holiday and what it means for me. I am not from US, so technically, this should not be part of my culture. On the other hand, it is very accurate to every immigrant or whoever found the safe haven here, in US. I remember when I was in high school, I was lying on the couch and watching TV news. Bunch of political craziness that made everyone living in my country super sick and depressed. And the worst part was – you could have done nothingggg to make your life easier/better (it was years before European Union opened their doors for us.) I remember I was thinking how great it would be to just move to another country, like US or something, where I could live normal, decent life. I remember feeling so depressed by the fact I would never be able to move to another country, and that I would be stick with this awful reality that was feeding us every single damn day… Few years later, I was able to fly to US. I was able to stay here and live my life. I was able to find great people, have great job, have family, live the decent life I always wanted (I am not too demanding. Given where I came from – all I wanted was DECENT life, no fancy shmancy crazy stuff.) Every year on Thanksgiving, I think how thankful I am. I know what those pilgrims felt when they sat down with Indians and had their “thank you” dinner. Even though Thanksgiving is not my culture’s holiday, it is MY holiday. Also, if I were not here, I would probably not have got into triathlon, so just another reason to be thankful Mary G

Originally posted by lisac957

I bought one in January and felt largely the same - a bit torn on how much I'd use it. I ended up pulling the trigger on one during an after Christmas sale at Dick's (you might wait till just after Christmas for sales - or Cyber Monday?). Now, I REALLY like the option of just heading down to the basement in my shorts and not bundling up or risking a fall on snow or ice. I also have liked it as an option when, for example, the electrician was working on something and I had to be in the home - I was able to get a workout in in an otherwise lost hour. And I'll definitely be using it for rehab once I can walk normally again.

And - update on my broken leg - went to the doc today and I have at least 3 more weeks to be in the boot and on crutches. . Sunday was the 6 week mark which was the magical "minimum time" to be non weight bearing. I was halfway hoping to be able to ditch the crutches today, so I'm kind of disappointed. Trying to put things in perspective but honestly I'm still upset about the whole thing. I'll get there, but today's news didn't help.

Originally posted by marysia83 I want to take a moment and share the reflection of the Thanksgiving holiday and what it means for me. I am not from US, so technically, this should not be part of my culture. On the other hand, it is very accurate to every immigrant or whoever found the safe haven here, in US. I remember when I was in high school, I was lying on the couch and watching TV news. Bunch of political craziness that made everyone living in my country super sick and depressed. And the worst part was – you could have done nothingggg to make your life easier/better (it was years before European Union opened their doors for us.) I remember I was thinking how great it would be to just move to another country, like US or something, where I could live normal, decent life. I remember feeling so depressed by the fact I would never be able to move to another country, and that I would be stick with this awful reality that was feeding us every single damn day… Few years later, I was able to fly to US. I was able to stay here and live my life. I was able to find great people, have great job, have family, live the decent life I always wanted (I am not too demanding. Given where I came from – all I wanted was DECENT life, no fancy shmancy crazy stuff.) Every year on Thanksgiving, I think how thankful I am. I know what those pilgrims felt when they sat down with Indians and had their “thank you” dinner. Even though Thanksgiving is not my culture’s holiday, it is MY holiday. Also, if I were not here, I would probably not have got into triathlon, so just another reason to be thankful Mary G

Originally posted by lisac957

I bought one in January and felt largely the same - a bit torn on how much I'd use it. I ended up pulling the trigger on one during an after Christmas sale at Dick's (you might wait till just after Christmas for sales - or Cyber Monday?). Now, I REALLY like the option of just heading down to the basement in my shorts and not bundling up or risking a fall on snow or ice. I also have liked it as an option when, for example, the electrician was working on something and I had to be in the home - I was able to get a workout in in an otherwise lost hour. And I'll definitely be using it for rehab once I can walk normally again.

And - update on my broken leg - went to the doc today and I have at least 3 more weeks to be in the boot and on crutches. . Sunday was the 6 week mark which was the magical "minimum time" to be non weight bearing. I was halfway hoping to be able to ditch the crutches today, so I'm kind of disappointed. Trying to put things in perspective but honestly I'm still upset about the whole thing. I'll get there, but today's news didn't help.

Originally posted by brigby1

3 weeks is a long time when you're in the middle of it, but not so bad when you take a step back. You'll get there. In a similar situation with at least that much time left using this sling full time. Find out more tomorrow.

The rehab work is a good point too. I've usually made substantially better progress on a treadmill than outside when coming back.

Originally posted by Richardsdrr

I haven't started the build yet Mary. I've been aquiring the parts and making some of the tools, like the nipple driver (snerk).
I've got the hub, rim and correct sized spokes. Got a dishing tool, but haven't got a truing stand yet. I know I can get by using my forks but want to make sure I get it spot on at my 1st attempt, don't want to introduce errors before I start. I suppose I could start lacing it ready for truing.

Edit: change squirming to aquiring

Originally posted by marysia83 Thank you all for kind words Speaking of Thanksgiving and food - this year will be my first attempt to do some serious cooking. In the past I did the sides, cranberry, all that fancy stuff. This time I am making turkey... Well, not the whole bird, just the breast. And OMG that breast is so HUGE!! I almost bought two, but when the lady showed me how big it was I changed my mind immediately... That's gonna be fun Mary G

Originally posted by rrrunner

I strongly suggest brining the bird, beginning tonight. Makes it soooo moist. Yum.

I think I've mentioned that my work partner is from Hungary. Her story is much like yours. She knew that in the old country there was no chance to change her situation or her life so as a young twenty-something she moved here and never looked back.  She visits the old country every few years and it always serves as a reminder of why she came here. Her stories amaze me. We as Americans are so blessed to be born here.

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

This guy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLfUgXcvq4g

 

Originally posted by marysia83 Thanks TJ. I will be marinating the meat tonight, and baking it tomorrow morning. We shall see... My friends are making chicken, so there is a back-up plan. I know what your friend feels. I go sentimental once in a while, but once I visit my country I get the reality check slap on my head, and I happily come back. Thankfully, my kids will not have to go through this Mary G

Originally posted by rrrunner

At the risk of turning this in to a PCOJ thread...  whenever the topic of immigration comes up I think of my friend, and her brother who can't come here.  To add to that, I live in a state that borders Mexico so I see the immigration issue from a hands on, day to day experience, but also from a professional one.

Originally posted by jmkizer

Pretty much everyone was an immigrant at one point.  My mother's parents came here as children.  My grandmother was born in Italy and moved here as a small child (most of her siblings were born in Wisconsin).  My grandfather was born in Germany and game here as a small child.  My father's family has been in the country longer.  Kevin's family had the last name Kaiser until it was helpfully changed to Kizer upon immigration.

Originally posted by rrrunner

DH's paternal grandfather was born in Poland, the rest of his side has been here a while.

My family has been here a while but Momma's O'Reilly was changed to Riley when they got here (like that was fooling anyone). Dad's Kilgore was changed to Collins.

Originally posted by rrrunner

DH's paternal grandfather was born in Poland, the rest of his side has been here a while.

My family has been here a while but Momma's O'Reilly was changed to Riley when they got here (like that was fooling anyone). Dad's Kilgore was changed to Collins.