Manatee Mentors 2014--CLOSED (begging & bribes MAY work) (Page 22)

Hey good morning all.  I managed to squeeze in the door at the last minute and I'm so glad I did.   I haven't joined a mentor group in quite some time and I figured with all the changes I'm doing 2014 would be a good time to re join on. So glad I found THIS particular one!  So a little about me:

NAME: Lynne. I know...boring but that's it. Sorry.
STORY: I'm originally from Scotland, born and bred there. Moved to Seattle area permanently in 1998. Husband is American (It's his fault).  I was a swimmer growing up, not competitively, just more enjoyment/fitness.   I could swim all day long. Kinda sporty in school, field hockey, track and field, that sort of thing...again I suck at being competitive so I did it for the fun of it.  Didn't really get into triathlons until 2006/2007 when I did my first one (danskin, sprint). AS soon as I got home however I signed up for SEVEN more. Eek.   Best summer ever however.  After that I found I was getting bored and skint, so I decided to try other things. I did open water swim races, rode my bike from Seattle to Portland, half marathons, 5Ks etc etc.  I even did a rough open water swim in La Jolla, CA. My first ocean swim..feck!  I haven't done a triathlon in TWO years though but that's going to change. Awwwwwwwwwww yeah.
FAMILY STATUS: Married for almost 16 years to Ron. I have 2 doggies, lab mix called Rudy and a puggle called Otto. I also have a lovebird named Pinky that can talk in a Scottish accent.
CURRENT TRAINING:Just getting back into the swing of things. I've gained a lot of weight in the last year 45lbs+  ARRRRGHH!!!!!!!!!  So just trying to drop the weight by staying active.  Recently joined crossfit (HAVE NO GONE YET HOWEVER!) 
THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS:  Signed up for a 12K and a 15K, March 2nd and April 13th
2013 RACES/EVENTS: N/A
BODY COMPOSITION:  Soft n squishy.

Welcome Lynne! 

I guess that we can let you in even though we already have someone from Seattle with a pug ;-)

Oh, and around here it's not fech, it's fachmie!

With her broad Scots brogue, that IS how she pronounces fachmie

My roommate and I went around and looked at road bikes for him tonight.  He has an older toad bike, and is feeling it's about time to upgrade.  We hit up three different local stores.  I dunno about you, but I enjoy the process of bike shopping, even if it's not for me.  I'm also looking forward to the someone to ride with me on long rides when the weather gets nicer.

Hey good morning all.  I managed to squeeze in the door at the last minute and I'm so glad I did.   I haven't joined a mentor group in quite some time and I figured with all the changes I'm doing 2014 would be a good time to re join on. So glad I found THIS particular one!  So a little about me:

NAME: Lynne. I know...boring but that's it. Sorry.
STORY: I'm originally from Scotland, born and bred there. Moved to Seattle area permanently in 1998. Husband is American (It's his fault).  I was a swimmer growing up, not competitively, just more enjoyment/fitness.   I could swim all day long. Kinda sporty in school, field hockey, track and field, that sort of thing...again I suck at being competitive so I did it for the fun of it.  Didn't really get into triathlons until 2006/2007 when I did my first one (danskin, sprint). AS soon as I got home however I signed up for SEVEN more. Eek.   Best summer ever however.  After that I found I was getting bored and skint, so I decided to try other things. I did open water swim races, rode my bike from Seattle to Portland, half marathons, 5Ks etc etc.  I even did a rough open water swim in La Jolla, CA. My first ocean swim..feck!  I haven't done a triathlon in TWO years though but that's going to change. Awwwwwwwwwww yeah.
FAMILY STATUS: Married for almost 16 years to Ron. I have 2 doggies, lab mix called Rudy and a puggle called Otto. I also have a lovebird named Pinky that can talk in a Scottish accent.
CURRENT TRAINING:Just getting back into the swing of things. I've gained a lot of weight in the last year 45lbs+  ARRRRGHH!!!!!!!!!  So just trying to drop the weight by staying active.  Recently joined crossfit (HAVE NO GONE YET HOWEVER!) 
THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS:  Signed up for a 12K and a 15K, March 2nd and April 13th
2013 RACES/EVENTS: N/A
BODY COMPOSITION:  Soft n squishy.

Yay!!!! A brogue in the group!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome Lynne! Our where-in-the-world Manatee map is sure changing! Of course, Yanti's "pin" moves daily

OK, time to vent...

Multiple things at play here. 1) My work partner and I are moving. It's only across the building but it's still far enough we have to pack, deal with construction, deal with computer geeks, deal with contractors, etc. 2) I'm still trying to keep my training level and add some strength training based on our conversation last week.

So... I missed my morning drainer session yesterday because I had to be at the office at odarkthirty for contractors. I figured I'd try to get it done when I got home but by the time I got home I needed to start dinner. So I was mildly frustrated at having missed my training ride. So I make dinner and DS1 won't even try it. It was salmon hash. DH and I really liked it. I thought DS2 would too. He picked at it! I try to really limit red meat and add seafood to our diet for his skinny little arse and he barely touches it! So... my frustration... Trying to work a 50-hour a week job, and get in my training + strength, AND have dinner on at a decent time, and trying to plan/cook meals that are healthy! If I give DH the recipe/ingredients he will make dinner, but I didn't want to ask him to make the salmon. I told him this morning I'd like to just give each of the boys $20 and make them plan/shop for/prepare a dinner each week but no telling what we''d end up eating!

I know, everyone deals with the same time use issues. I need to just deal with it. The other option is giving up swim or bike but I'm not ready to concede that...yet.

Thanks for listening. I feel better now.

My roommate and I went around and looked at road bikes for him tonight.  He has an older toad bike, and is feeling it's about time to upgrade.  We hit up three different local stores.  I dunno about you, but I enjoy the process of bike shopping, even if it's not for me.  I'm also looking forward to the someone to ride with me on long rides when the weather gets nicer.

TJ, I had a big long response written, and I was only halfway done. So, I'll simply say, I feel your pain and hope that things improve. Moving sucks. Sometimes, so does family. 

BTW, not all computer folks are geeks 

I knew there was no garage possible for you. I say go to the ceiling in the living room. A half dozen hooks up there, hang the bikes, and one of you will be busting your head on them in no time 

Outside of this group I would know the answer, but in here ... well ... have to check.

HA!  I'm glad someone else caught this and was questioning it too...  

Outside of this group I would know the answer, but in here ... well ... have to check.

Hmmmmm?

 or

Classic.  I'm partial to the second one.  It has a little headlight and everything.

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