Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) (Page 168)

Originally posted by brigby1

Giant spiders are fine though?

Originally posted by TriAya

In other news, I am making infinitesimal steps of progress in dealing with my phobia ... I can't even see a proper therapist or anyone like that about it because I am so afraid that I'm even afraid to deal with it.

However, teeny tiny steps. I think I posted a (very blurry and half-hidden view) pic of one from the zoo in Perth.

This is my little friend on the wall behind my couch. It is my little friend because it eats ants and mosquitoes.

Originally posted by kgore

You know, I love my parents....but seriously, I am feeling like a terrible daughter right now, cause I keep thinking how much I DON't want to be responsible to do all the everyday care... >sigh<

Last night, I got a call from Sleep Train Arena security (our NBA venue, she works for the Sacramento Kings occasionally) telling me my mom had fallen and hurt herself pretty bad. She was taken to a occupational hospital center to be checked out cause her hip was painful. So I called her and checked in. She assured me she was 'just fine' and that the Kings people would bring her home, bring home her car, etc...I said fine and called my dad...He was insistent that he would need her car THIS MORNING, and he was all clear to drive again (thanks to heart stuff and operations, he was barred from driving recently)...I told him the car would be dropped off and that I could get him to pick up meds today. At that point after being assured all was well, Clint and I went to the movies (see? terrible daughter again) to see "Man of Steel"). As the credits rolled, I found 6 phone calls had missed me! It turns out that Mom's boss had called with an update--she apparently had possibly broken her hip and was taken to a closer hospital, and Dad called because he couldn't find her cell! I called him back and we went to get her car, then called her boss and checked in with him, then came home...I haven't heard anything new as of yet, but it looks like she will be off her feet for awhile, and Dad may or may not put off some procedures to insure he can drive. I told him to do what needs to be done and I would take them where they need  to go...but we'll see.

I am worried about them, as they are both very stubborn, and I want to make sure I can be there for them, but by the same token, I feel really awful as I am somewhat resentful of possibly having to drop everything to take care of them. ug.

 

Originally posted by TriAya

Believe me, I really feel you on this. You have all my sympathy in the world. {MELON PRESS}

Originally posted by kgore Thanks.  I just talked to my Dad, he hasn't heard anything concrete for today, but as of last night, Mom said they found a definite break, and they were keeping her at the hospital definitely over night and possibly a few days longer. Of course my Dad was already saying "I guess I'll need to reschedule all my stuff" at which point I told him that he did NOT and I would help out in every way, that another friend of theirs was also mobilized and ready, AND their neighbors would also help out....Like I said...stubborn. I have instructed him to call me once he hears ANYTHING, and then we can figure out next steps. At least I have weekends, so I can easily help out now. 

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

All I saw.

Originally posted by jobaxas

And I have the exotic accent (LOL) but will unlikely be on the hangout coz I'm at work - and it's another biatch of a day - China.

Originally posted by kgore

You know, I love my parents....but seriously, I am feeling like a terrible daughter right now, cause I keep thinking how much I DON't want to be responsible to do all the everyday care... >sigh<

Last night, I got a call from Sleep Train Arena security (our NBA venue, she works for the Sacramento Kings occasionally) telling me my mom had fallen and hurt herself pretty bad. She was taken to a occupational hospital center to be checked out cause her hip was painful. So I called her and checked in. She assured me she was 'just fine' and that the Kings people would bring her home, bring home her car, etc...I said fine and called my dad...He was insistent that he would need her car THIS MORNING, and he was all clear to drive again (thanks to heart stuff and operations, he was barred from driving recently)...I told him the car would be dropped off and that I could get him to pick up meds today. At that point after being assured all was well, Clint and I went to the movies (see? terrible daughter again) to see "Man of Steel"). As the credits rolled, I found 6 phone calls had missed me! It turns out that Mom's boss had called with an update--she apparently had possibly broken her hip and was taken to a closer hospital, and Dad called because he couldn't find her cell! I called him back and we went to get her car, then called her boss and checked in with him, then came home...I haven't heard anything new as of yet, but it looks like she will be off her feet for awhile, and Dad may or may not put off some procedures to insure he can drive. I told him to do what needs to be done and I would take them where they need  to go...but we'll see.

I am worried about them, as they are both very stubborn, and I want to make sure I can be there for them, but by the same token, I feel really awful as I am somewhat resentful of possibly having to drop everything to take care of them. ug.

 

Originally posted by Muskrat37

We are just going to have to schedule a hangout for 1:00 a.m. or so my time.. (most likely I'll be good and drunk when that happens though, because that is way, way past my bedtime!)  Of course, being a bit drunk might make it a really fun hangout.  

Ooooo maybe we should "hangout" and drink!    

Originally posted by Artemis

Got you!

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Yeah ... I consider myself a fairly tech savvy individual and really love the idea of Google+ but have absolutely no idea how to work it. 

Originally posted by TriAya

I

Start a youth tri team--check out Cherie Gruenfeld's Exceeding Expectations. If youth, triathlon, and childhood obesity are where your passions are, hers (she's been the IM World Champ in her age groups since forever and still has some course records in them) is really the original and flagship foundation. I worked, volunteered, participated, rallied blah blah blah a bunch of the activities and events they were involved in when I lived in LA.

Originally posted by Muskrat37

In all seriousness - if you activate the Google + page (join or whatever they call it) - we will send you an invite to join the Super Secret Order of the Manatee!  (Thanks for the name Chris - I love it)... 

Then - if you are online, joining the "hangout" will be a matter of clicking a button.  I think your computer will "ring" and you answer it...then we are all in a video conference... 

Originally posted by Muskrat37

It is so past my bedtime, but I was so excited to make a video of my son's first ever swim PRACTICE, that I could not go to bed without working on it.  I am such a proud father right now, more proud than I've ever been.  These are the things that matter in life, not crazy ladies yelling at me in the parking lot over crappy wine.    

Anyways - here is a picture I took tonight.. Love how this came out. 

Here is the Youtube Video: I cut a 1 hour practice down to a bit under 6:00 minutes.  They did everything - flip turns, starts, kick sets, pull sets - I was impressed with my little guy.  He has never done anything like this, and he rocked it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mba0XgnRbOY

Originally posted by kgore Thanks.  I just talked to my Dad, he hasn't heard anything concrete for today, but as of last night, Mom said they found a definite break, and they were keeping her at the hospital definitely over night and possibly a few days longer. Of course my Dad was already saying "I guess I'll need to reschedule all my stuff" at which point I told him that he did NOT and I would help out in every way, that another friend of theirs was also mobilized and ready, AND their neighbors would also help out....Like I said...stubborn. I have instructed him to call me once he hears ANYTHING, and then we can figure out next steps. At least I have weekends, so I can easily help out now. 

Originally posted by Richardsdrr I'd like to get in on this challenge, but don't really know any exercises apart from crunches and planks. If anyone would like to draw me up a workout routine, I'd be happy ( ? ) to jump right in.

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Morning Manatess... guess what day it is???? 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWBhP0EQ1lA

'Skrat - I TOTALLY understand about the abs thing, I went to get out of bed this morning and it took a moment or seven for me to be able to stand up straight.  The picture of your son is fabulous - you should definitely be a proud papa!

Kirstin - That sounds like a completely reasonable way to bring new shoes home and I intend to employ the exact same method either today or tomorrow. 

Judi - HUGE CONGRATS on qualifying for AG Nats!! 

Jen - go have fun on your bike, but definitely hydrate, it's all kinds of grossly humid outside today. 

Yantilicious - LOVE your outfit for your run today - no one can pull off looking like Rainbow Bright on a daily basis like you can! 

Originally posted by QueenZipp I qualified for USAT Oly Nationals....if I didn't have the marathon focus going on I would sign up.

Originally posted by bcraht

Very cool!  Congrats to your little guy, that 200 looked HARD!

Originally posted by kgore Day 3 of abs are done. Still waiting on definitive info for my Mom--I called my dad and asked him if he'd heard from her his words were "nothing yet, but she's still recovering from surgery" WAIT, WHAT???? Surgery? I then had to repeatedly ask him what he meant--he finally relayed, after quite a few little jokes (my dad deals with stress through humor) that she was getting surgery to put the hip pieces back together, and she was probably still groggy/incoherent. okay, but nothing else???? Eeesh. Thankfully, he did remain at home long enough for his in-home nurse to stop by for his check up. I am sure he is stressing a bit, so its hard to comprehend/pass on all and any info, but this is somewhat frustrating. I have been waiting for a call all morning, so all I have done has been my abs stuff and watching tv...I really need a shower. I know t.m.i. Anyway, I shall take a shower get some groceries bought, then, hopefully, figure SOMETHING out....