Manatee Mentors 2014--CLOSED (begging & bribes MAY work) (Page 33)

I am happy to report that for the first time this year, I actually feel 100%! Everything calmed down on Friday, and yesterday I was feeling pretty darned good--though there were a few dizzy spells here and there; truthfully, when I just sat back and enjoyed those, it wasn't all bad!  Today, I am feeling GREAT! Clint and I went out for an 'urban hike'--i.e. we went to our local flea market/auction--its a fairly large place, and we walk through ALL of it, so it was a nice 3 hours on the feet. Tomorrow, I hope to FINALLY get out for a decent run.

I have to laugh a bit, as its all over the news here how TERRIBLE our weather is right now--its been reported that 2013 was one of the driest years in California, and December was the most dry December EVER in California's reporting history--It looks like January is doing the same--we haven't seen rain in...well, I don't remember when it last rained here! Usually, January is our wettest month...In any case, we are under drought control, being ordered to cut water usage by 50%. And of course our local swimmin' lake, Folsom is merely a puddle right now--at 15% of capacity, to the point that you can see the old Mormon settlements that had been there WAAAAY before it became a lake. The funny part is that people are all fussy about 'not having a winter' and how terrible this weather is. Yeah--no. Our weather for most of December through today and into the foreseeable future has been lows of 38-40 F and highs of 65-70 F--with massive amounts of sunshine. In other words, the type of weather people DREAM about!  It has been beautiful here...As for the water, it sucks,but if we didn't send the majority of our water down to SoCal, we would probably not have these issues...just sayin'.  Anyway, I just wanted to share. 

Glad to hear you are feeling better Kate!

I am happy today....ran a total of 6 miles yesterday with another 3 miles walked for Meg's Miles.  Ran to warm up for Boot Camp today and got another 2 in.  My legs feel pretty decent.  No major whining from any part of them......I haven't fallen back in love with running---more like a friend who burned me bad that I kind of hold at arms distance while we get reacquainted---but I don't hate every minute of it.

That water thing is crappy.  Must be strange seeing the old settlements where it should be lake.

Judi - I'm glad you and running are on better terms. I knew it would come back and I am hopeful that it does so quickly.

A fun day in WDW yesterday for us. I have to review the GPS of the trip  I think iust was about 9 miles of walking. Then this morning started in church, with Kirsten, Yanti, Kate, Judi, Jen, and so many more on my mind. And this afternoon I got my run in for #megsmiles. Late, but not forgotten. Today truly is a good day. Now if the Broncos win, it will get better!

I hope everyone is good and enjoys the long weekend, if you get one.

A good day, indeed, except for the current performance of the Broncos.  

That's a LOT of miles!  I wonder why so many park attendees don't look more fit, at least when we were there with the kids a couple years ago...

Well wishes and passing what little good Karma I have amassed along to those who need it this weekend.

Matt

Even more so when I check my GPS while hiking and it says I am under water!  We have seen the settlements before, but usually you can't walk up to them and explore stuff--lots of nifty stuff too--square nails, hardware bits...it is very surreal...I have a tri there in early May...I do hope there is water by then, other wise that first transition will require a mile run!

Originally posted by 4agoodlife 10.5mi run done. Snuggled in to watch Niners win

Good job on the run; not so good on the NFC prediction   'Hawks headed to the Superbowl!

Weekends go so fast. Hope everyone had a good one, on to the week!

Hiya sweet Manatees. Really appreciate all your kind thoughts. And as usual chuckling over things everyone posted, that's a rare and precious thing to me last few days.

It's taking colossal effort and mental cheerleading for me to do anything. I don't care enough to get started and I don't have the energy to do it. Stared at the screen for 10min before posting here.

As I wrote Stace Face ... other than the liquidity, blood, and mucus, my poop's apparently sterile enough to scrub a floor with! No abnormal organisms. Conclusion: virus. Basically: get better! hope you don't die! So I'm storming the naturopathic trails* like I did when I had the typhoid superbug that was resistant to everything. I do feel marginally better today, at least physically--the stomach cramps aren't quite as painful or frequent, nor is the diarrhea (but still orange colored from red + yellow. Yum).Still have biphasic fever (peaks 2x/day) and then supersoaksweaty chills. Fever not peaking as high, though. Just totally wiped out.

Dana the Dobie D-O-G gets her life turned around and returns to G-O-D on Wednesday. I'm going to feel incredibly shytty and regretful no matter what decision I make, so after talking with our vet (Dr. Daisy, goes nicely with the D's), bro, sis, and even Mutti ... this is it.

One of Mutti's caretakers will sleep by her door each night, and we're re-wiring some lights to be on all the time (she has this thing about turning all the lights off everywhere, but then stumbles around in the dark). Also putting a baby gate with a bell at the top of the stairs. She'll just love that. Oh well.

*Foods: as much as possible all whole, home-made foods. Quality beef & liver (gotta get the iron up, fastest way to do it, and though I'm still nauseated by most food, and especially animal foods, I'm not throwing up). Enormous amounts of garlic and onion. (And ginger, ginseng, and turmeric.) Yoghurt. Manukah honey.

*Supplements: fish oil. Probiotics that aren't in the yoghurt. Multivitamin. Astaxanthin. Some locally-made enzyme complex that also has BCAA's (what the hell, it's cheap and can't hurt).

If anyone has any other suggestions or ideas, I'm all ears.

Damn. It also took about 20min to write this post!

P.S. Oh, and yoga. There's actually this series of yoga asanas specifically for elderly/recovering persons that I did a lot of backtyphoidwhen, so I'm taking those back up again. Deeply relaxing and healing.

Wow, a lot happened in manatee-land since I last visited!

Kirsten - sending prayers and hugs for your family.  Hope things go well for all involved.

Yanti - sending prayers and hugs to you, Mutti and Dana the Dobie.  You are so patient, caring and compassionate with Dana and Mutti - they are very, very lucky to have you.  Take care of yourself, too, (which it sounds like you are doing) and beat that virus!

Ernesto - glad to hear you finished your race and had fun.  In my book, having fun is one of the main goals, even if sometimes it is only in retrospect!

Kate - glad to hear you are well, now send some of that healing to Yanti and Kirsten's family!

My apologies for omitting anyone's comments, Monday seems to have control of my brain...

Awesome, awesome, awesome!  That makes me smile.  Glad they made the journey to spend time with you and give you some love and company.

sort of glad to hear it's a virus, Yanti, and that you are feeling a bit better.  But sorry you are dealing with it at the same time!!

I'm also very sorry about Dana.  It sucks to have to make the decision, but it's also our greatest gift to them after all they do for us.  

Hang in there!

x2!

I echo what Mel has so eloquently said... lots of healing vibes and mojo being sent to those Manatees (and Manatee family members) that need it - I hope recovery for everyone is a speedy process. 

{{{Tangemelon Snuggles}}} to my Yantilicious, though gentle ones, and possibly at arms length so that I don't squeeze any sterile orange poop outta you. 

So happy to hear that you're feeling better Kate!

What a great day out there for you Ernesto - you should always be having fun out on the course!  

Just one more thing...

SUPERBOWL!!!  

cantstopraffing

better not raff too hard, might make enough "household cleaner" to last weeks

Hugs and healing thoughts to both Kirsten and Yanti.

Yanti, I'm sorry to hear about Dana. I know that you are doing the right thing for her. It's always tough to be in that position.

Kate, so glad that you are feeling better! Sorry about the water restrictions. That sucks.

Judi, yeah for running again!

Ernesto, congtrats on the HM. Looking forward to hearing more about it!

Monica, great job on the XC skiing! Since you were on the podium, we will be expecting a race report :-)

Chris, WDW sounds fun! Hey, did your weekend synchronization project happen? Results? Also, do you have abbreviations in your Manatee translation list? You know, HM, DW, DS, HIM, M pace, TW and so on and so forth?

Stacey, your parents sound *wonderful!* What a thoughtful thing they did for you. Even reading about it felt like a hug! And it's good that Phil will be back soon.

Kirsten, any updates on your brother? Is he recovering OK (I mean, all things considered). I was kind of thankful that at least he was at the doctor's office when it happened.

As for me -- lots of running.  Attended a barista competition.  Sample the product. ;-)  Went to a Hurricanes game on Saturday (let Kevin use my ticket to take a friend last night).   What else?  House of Cards (yeah, we're slow).  Off today for MLK day (university closed, next holiday is Memorial Day so I'd best make the most of this one!)