Yanti & Salty Beyond Ridiculous Manatees PART 6--CLOSED (Page 32)

Yes. That's what I have. Maybe I'm loosening it too much every time? Because when I go to tighten it, I have to turn and turn and turn, and I'm really putting too much wear and tear on the L bolt.

I'll watch the video.

Hellooooo Manatees!

Well I had a great weekend! The race was great and spending time with family was wonderful.  I actually got to see all of my siblings AND both my parents this time. That rarely happens, except at Christmas.

Had an interesting peri-menapausal discussion with my sisters (damn we're getting old). One of them, the youngest sister, 43, is having a hysterectomy in a few days. I told her about how the ladies of Manatee rave about Maca Powder.

My running has been more frequent than on my last plan, and after only a week I can feel an improvement in the effort needed to run my regular route. I decided to start logging my food intake again. Haven't done that since I was trying to lose weight. I figured I need to have a better idea of how much/what I am eating. Yesterday was a road trip day so the majority of my calories were Starbucks drinks  but today is better and I am getting an idea of what I need to do to get my diet closer to a 50% carb, 25% protien, 25% fat ratio.

Babbling over. Have a wunnerful day. Happy voting to the US-ers in the group.

If you have a decent relationship with your LBS, have them demo it for you.  They probably have a Fluid2 in their shop and they can help you if you are still having problems.  It *is* kinda weird and it took a few times for me to get it right.  I was fortunate that I learned how to do that at indoor cycling class (aka BYO trainer class) and I had experienced people there to mock help me.

OTOH, if you don't have a local bike shop, reply here and we'll figure it out together.

I just wanted to quickly check in this afternoon.  I've been swamped the past few days but I should have a few moments later on to catch up. 

The race this weekend went well.  I had fun and I would do the event again if it fit into my schedule.  I keep on semi-joking and saying, "Vineman 2014" but if that's the case, it would fit in again then ;-)

I hope that everyone is doing well. 

Happy election day U.S. Manatees!  This is nervous time for me as my boss is up for re-election.  If he wins, I get to keep my job; if the other guy wins all bets are off.  So, needless to say, I would like him to win! 

I am heading out soon for his victory (I hope) party.  His wife is running for US Senate, she is the underdog, and her party is at the same place, so it could make for an awkward party ...

Fingers crossed

Hope it all goes the way you need it to!!

So I fasted myself for 17+ hours--and then they decided my past records and the records on my blood test request sheets would NOT suffice for my actual insurance card. Needless to say, after I left, I was in full Kate-Hulk mode....what a way to go out and vote! Then I went to Taco Bell and ate a huge meal in ultra-gluttonous fashion....still kinda peeved, but my tummy is full (probably will be until tomorrow morning!). Too bad I never received my insurance card last year....I guess there will be no blood tests for me. grrr Kate smash.

Happy election day U.S. Manatees!  This is nervous time for me as my boss is up for re-election.  If he wins, I get to keep my job; if the other guy wins all bets are off.  So, needless to say, I would like him to win! 

Sorry feel like I've neglected all the posting of late - just so busy training training training and schmoozing with IM celebrities!  I'm in the land of

today's training is a lunchtime run - 6km or thereabouts, then tonight a Drainer ride.  A short intense 30mins I think.

I'm sick of washing my sweaty hair!!!!

Ran with Artemis yesterday - we had some sprint races - she kicked my azz!!!!

All up we did 4km, very proud of her.

Sorry feel like I've neglected all the posting of late - just so busy training training training and schmoozing with IM celebrities!  I'm in the land of

today's training is a lunchtime run - 6km or thereabouts, then tonight a Drainer ride.  A short intense 30mins I think.

I'm sick of washing my sweaty hair!!!!

Ran with Artemis yesterday - we had some sprint races - she kicked my azz!!!!

All up we did 4km, very proud of her.

She really is an extraordinary little girl. I am quite sure I know where she gets it from

So I fasted myself for 17+ hours--and then they decided my past records and the records on my blood test request sheets would NOT suffice for my actual insurance card. Needless to say, after I left, I was in full Kate-Hulk mode....what a way to go out and vote! Then I went to Taco Bell and ate a huge meal in ultra-gluttonous fashion....still kinda peeved, but my tummy is full (probably will be until tomorrow morning!). Too bad I never received my insurance card last year....I guess there will be no blood tests for me. grrr Kate smash.

Grrr is right.  I would have been gnawing on someone's arm while they were looking over all the records.

I gnaw on people's arms when I'm only mildly hungry. Ask anyone who's sat next to me while waiting for food.

Ah, the manatees are always good entertainment!  Thanks, guys, for the humorous and informational stuff. I don't even dare to start shouting out individual manatees and their tales because I will surely miss someone.  So I will just give a giant group manatee hug which will serve to congratulate, comfort, commiserate, or just support all of you!!

Sorry my visits have been quick and dirty and mainly of the lurker variety as I haven't had a chance to write much.  I've been really fighting various issues in my personal life, which just leaves me feeling derailed and disconnected.  I'm trying to get some workouts organized and get into some sort of semblance of a regular routine now that it is dark early (ugh, hate it) and cold. 

I will toss the roadie on the trainer eventually, maybe even this week, and alter hubby's bike to fit me to ride outside when I can.  Rico still needs bathed after my last race (can't believe I've neglected him this long, so unlike me) and will get to rest and relax all winter.  I want to get back into a running groove, too, as not to lose the little gains I made.  Swimming: well, we shall see.  Don't really have the money to renew my pool membership at the moment, so I guess that will wait. 

I just agreed to play 2 games for another hockey team who was suddenly (and inexpicably, as of yet, to me) found without a netminder.  My friend played for them this past weekend and she said I shouldn't commit to too many because, well, as she put it, "They suck".  Yikes.  But I hate to see a team in need suffer, and I do know a handful of the girls on the team.  My team has our first home game Saturday, YAY!!!  I plan on doing a 5K with a friend that morning.  It's a point to point, and mostly downhill to some degree.  Should be interesting.  First time for the race.

Noted.  If we ever meet in person, I will put someone between us. 

That way there is an arm for each of us...

Ooooooh remind me not to sit between you two when we eat