LUNA-TICS TEAM ROOM: Year-round "Looney" fun.
- Jodi
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What did I miss?
Although I haven't been active on the forum in quite some time, I have been active and have thought often that I really need to log in and see what everyone is doing.
I have no excuse, although I have been busy. (Helping out with my grandchildren while my son was in California for training, medical issues, and with summer coming on the yard is requiring a lot more maintenance)
I'm happy to say that by reestablishing a weight training workout over the last 3 months I have been able to get back down to my pre-thyroid condition weight. Rowing and running short distances has been my cardio workouts and I have been able to sustain longer sprints, although I row less on the average. But it's a give and take, so I count it as a blessing to be healthy at my age. I have found that the same breathing technique used for rowing works well in running, and that's a good thing with the heat and humidity of summer coming quickly to Southeast Georgia, so thanks again to the forum for that.
I'll have to go back and read what's been going on, but it's good to know you guys are here and haven't moved while I was away. (We threatened to do that when our kids left home):lol:
I attached a picture of my grandchildren because they are so darn cute, and it's a grandparents responsibility to brag, so I'm bragging.
I have no excuse, although I have been busy. (Helping out with my grandchildren while my son was in California for training, medical issues, and with summer coming on the yard is requiring a lot more maintenance)
I'm happy to say that by reestablishing a weight training workout over the last 3 months I have been able to get back down to my pre-thyroid condition weight. Rowing and running short distances has been my cardio workouts and I have been able to sustain longer sprints, although I row less on the average. But it's a give and take, so I count it as a blessing to be healthy at my age. I have found that the same breathing technique used for rowing works well in running, and that's a good thing with the heat and humidity of summer coming quickly to Southeast Georgia, so thanks again to the forum for that.
I'll have to go back and read what's been going on, but it's good to know you guys are here and haven't moved while I was away. (We threatened to do that when our kids left home):lol:
I attached a picture of my grandchildren because they are so darn cute, and it's a grandparents responsibility to brag, so I'm bragging.
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Re: LUNA-TICS TEAM ROOM: Year-round "Looney" fun.
Jodi,
Glad you were able to get down to your pre-thyroid weight. That is awesome. Your grandkids are beautiful, I think all grandkids are beautiful. It is tough when 4 play ball during different seasons and really tough when they play at the same time and are on different teams due to ages. Ashley, Allie, Kaylee, and Ethan all have games tonight. Only Ash and Allie are on the same team.
Keep up the great work Jodi.
jim
Glad you were able to get down to your pre-thyroid weight. That is awesome. Your grandkids are beautiful, I think all grandkids are beautiful. It is tough when 4 play ball during different seasons and really tough when they play at the same time and are on different teams due to ages. Ashley, Allie, Kaylee, and Ethan all have games tonight. Only Ash and Allie are on the same team.
Keep up the great work Jodi.
jim
Re: LUNA-TICS TEAM ROOM: Year-round "Looney" fun.
OK Jodi, You started it. Your Grandkids are adorable, but now you have to look at mine. Charlie is 18 months and Mae is 3 months. We call them Irish Twins. And I'm sure 27 will be showing a picture of the beautiful Julliet soon. Anybody else want to brag on their Grandkids, aren't they the best!
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Re: LUNA-TICS TEAM ROOM: Year-round "Looney" fun.
Ok you guys I figured out my non-notification problem with the forum. I started using a new spam filter a couple of months ago and it thoroughly scoured my email and sent most of it the the junk folder. So now I am happily recieving 20 Lunatic up dates a day. Jayus you guys are verbose, love it!
danno
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- Jodi
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Re: LUNA-TICS TEAM ROOM: Year-round "Looney" fun.
Oh my gosh! They are so cute! Why do you call them the Irish twins, and do they live close to you. And thanks Danno for your response, I couldn't imagine having to try and make it to that many games, but we would give it our best shot!
My two are a 10 hour drive away. We used to fly, but it's gotten too expensive. I hope they live closer by the time the kids are old enough to play soccer or t-ball, because we really want to stay active in their lives.
Okay Luna-tics, more grandchildren pictures?
My two are a 10 hour drive away. We used to fly, but it's gotten too expensive. I hope they live closer by the time the kids are old enough to play soccer or t-ball, because we really want to stay active in their lives.
Okay Luna-tics, more grandchildren pictures?
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty & well preserved body, rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, used up, totally worn out, & loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
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Re: LUNA-TICS TEAM ROOM: Year-round "Looney" fun.
Oops! I'm such an airhead tonight. In my response I put "thanks Danno" but meant Jim. I was looking at Danno's response at the bottom of the page and wrote that instead of Jim. That's what happens when I'm talking to my sister on the phone while trying to type a response.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty & well preserved body, rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, used up, totally worn out, & loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
Re: LUNA-TICS TEAM ROOM: Year-round "Looney" fun.
So now I have hurt feelings cause you weren't talking to me. And such a great responce it was. FYI they are called Irish Twins because they are less than 15 months apart. And we live 19 hours apart. We in Dayton Beach and they in Chicago.Jodi wrote:Oops! I'm such an airhead tonight. In my response I put "thanks Danno" but meant Jim. I was looking at Danno's response at the bottom of the page and wrote that instead of Jim. That's what happens when I'm talking to my sister on the phone while trying to type a response.
danno
Re: She's A Meter Multi-Millionaire....THREE Million!
Way to row Tammy! Cheers, BBBKona2 wrote:
Woohoo and hooyah! Congratulations, Tammy, on achieving a THREE million meter rowing season! We wish you many, MANY more! Way to row!
"Those who don't think it can be done shouldn't bother the person doing it..."
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Re: LUNA-TICS TEAM ROOM: Year-round "Looney" fun.
Crikey, lots happening in here today. Good to see you Jodi, and great photos, and also Danno’s grand-children. There’ll be a few million metres in my log-book before I get to post some!
BG, signs-up for an obstacle run (WOO HOO!) – you’ve got to love that, post the details when you can.
And Ron, on massaging your butt! I use a small medicine ball to roll on, especially after doing squats, and it works a treat...
Rugby season starts tomorrow, not sure who is excited more, TomO, or Mum and Dad – we all are!
And I came across this quote the other day from a Navy Seal / SWCC - I don't stop when I'm tired, I stop when I'm done (was going through my head at about the 8,000M of a 10,000m row this morning).
Have a good weekend wherever you are in the rowing universe...
Cheers, BBB
BG, signs-up for an obstacle run (WOO HOO!) – you’ve got to love that, post the details when you can.
And Ron, on massaging your butt! I use a small medicine ball to roll on, especially after doing squats, and it works a treat...
Rugby season starts tomorrow, not sure who is excited more, TomO, or Mum and Dad – we all are!
And I came across this quote the other day from a Navy Seal / SWCC - I don't stop when I'm tired, I stop when I'm done (was going through my head at about the 8,000M of a 10,000m row this morning).
Have a good weekend wherever you are in the rowing universe...
Cheers, BBB
"Those who don't think it can be done shouldn't bother the person doing it..."
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Re: LUNA-TICS TEAM ROOM: Year-round "Looney" fun.
Oh, sure, twist my arm: Juliette, with grandpa AJ,Toothdoc wrote:OK Jodi, You started it. Your Grandkids are adorable ... And I'm sure 27 will be showing a picture of the beautiful Julliet soon. Anybody else want to brag on their Grandkids?
danno
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Everything's Shiny. Not to fret.
Re: LUNA-TICS TEAM ROOM: Year-round "Looney" fun.
That is an awesome quote BaZzy! Thanks for sharing. It is so true...
Thanks for the information Kona and macbruce1 on how to deal with the long rowing. I do appreciate it.
Wishing you all the best in meeting your goals!
Best,
Ed
Thanks for the information Kona and macbruce1 on how to deal with the long rowing. I do appreciate it.
Wishing you all the best in meeting your goals!
Best,
Ed
London 2012: Advertisement
This has got to be the best ad, ever. (Don't get ruffled, dads, it's doubtless because Mother's Day is coming up!)
Re: London 2012: Advertisement
How good was that...tugged at the heart strings a little!just27 wrote:This has got to be the best ad, ever. (Don't get ruffled, dads, it's doubtless because Mother's Day is coming up!)
Cheers, BBB
"Those who don't think it can be done shouldn't bother the person doing it..."
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All In A Day's ERG: Team Progress Thru 4.26.12
That was a very good ad, Minnie....must say that it sure seemed easy for those moms to wake up those kids...
Welcome back, Tris! Always good to have returning rowers back on board.
Another episode...
Back in a long ago day, there was a televised showing of a parody of the fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea." Only this one was called Once Upon A Mattress, and I think a movie was actually made of it years later. Once Upon A Mattress starred Carol Burnett, who was playing Princess Winnifred (Fred for short), a gal from the swamps that the Prince wanted to marry (this was pre-Shrek the movie). Oh no! cried the parents...and a test was devised to see if she was really, really a true princess. If she could feel that small disturbance under ALL those mattresses, well then...she was a Princess, and thus marriage-worthy. (How did they ever come up with that one?!). Where am I going with this? Well, yesterday I decided new pillows were needed. My previous attempt at getting just the right pillows had ended up with the new pillows exiled to the guest room, and the old pillows happily retrieved from the closet. A year passed, and once again I decided to go hunt pillows. There are stores in the US where you can find WHOLE rooms full of pillows of every shape and size, and I won't even go into all the types of fillings. But pillows are very specific things for each of us...and I know that you have all been here. Into the closet went the old pillows, into the pillowcases went the new ones. Unfortunately, the new ones called up memories of Once Upon A Mattress. These pillows were not for neck support...they were for neck pain! So today, the more scientific approach of take a tape measure with me to see if I can replicate the "favorites." If not, another room is getting some new pillows...I know, goofy bunny trail, but true...
On a more serious note, I was thinking about Baz's quote about rowing until we're done, even when it's boring or we want to do other stuff. And we do that because rowing and all the other exercise things that we do help us CONTINUE to do the other things that we want to do. Bruce is getting ready for base camp of Mt Everest. bg is getting ready to train for an obstacle course run...even though she's already navigated some pretty serious obstacles in life (as many of our team have done). Many are trying to keep up with some really, really adorable grandkids. We have so many adventures that are still out there to find, conquer...and to get other people interested in doing these things for the fun that's out there is stellar.
And so ...because we're into adventure...I was hoping that this next year, we could head back to the moon...unless you all insist on returning to earth first. What say you?
Season meters as of 363/366 = 203,858,087 m
Total meters on the day = 1,114,999 m
Oars in space (participation) = 26 percent
MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:
5.75 MM Michelle
4.8 MM Rosi
4.7 MM Jim
2.65 MM Katerina
2.6 MM Ross
1.85 MM Brian
950 K Greg C
550 K Tim P
450 K Peter G
Thanks to everyone who rowed with us today!
Steven D 857 m
Gene H 1,500 m
Mario Jackson 1,500 m
Sunny 2,300 m
Marty 2,560 m
Diana 3,000 m
Zander 3,000 m
Tammy 3,300 m
Elton 4,000 m
Sam 4,500 m
Roger 4,900 m
Paul B 5,000 m
Harold 5,001 m
Jeri 5,015 m
Peter G 5,157 m
Marie 5,500 m
Robyn m
David T 6,000 m
Fritz 6,658 m
Stephen N 6,723 m
Anita 7,000 m
Rivka 7,500 m
Sarah 7,500 m
Jim 7,519 m
AJ 8,209 m
Christa 8,500 m
Rosi m
Baz 10,000 m
Brian 10,000 m
Ross 10,062 m
Greg C 10,591 m
Bruce 10,905 m
David A 11,996 m
Bernie 12,009 m
Tim 12,070 m
Ronnie 14,000 m
Ed 15,000 m
Michelle 15,000 m
Walter 15,000 m
Cathie 15,780 m
Jay 18,000 m
Richard T 21,097 m
Minnie 21,297 m
Katerina 22,000 m
Ron 23,097 m
Jodi 30,591 m ... great update!
Tris 678,251 m
Welcome back, Tris! Always good to have returning rowers back on board.
Another episode...
Back in a long ago day, there was a televised showing of a parody of the fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea." Only this one was called Once Upon A Mattress, and I think a movie was actually made of it years later. Once Upon A Mattress starred Carol Burnett, who was playing Princess Winnifred (Fred for short), a gal from the swamps that the Prince wanted to marry (this was pre-Shrek the movie). Oh no! cried the parents...and a test was devised to see if she was really, really a true princess. If she could feel that small disturbance under ALL those mattresses, well then...she was a Princess, and thus marriage-worthy. (How did they ever come up with that one?!). Where am I going with this? Well, yesterday I decided new pillows were needed. My previous attempt at getting just the right pillows had ended up with the new pillows exiled to the guest room, and the old pillows happily retrieved from the closet. A year passed, and once again I decided to go hunt pillows. There are stores in the US where you can find WHOLE rooms full of pillows of every shape and size, and I won't even go into all the types of fillings. But pillows are very specific things for each of us...and I know that you have all been here. Into the closet went the old pillows, into the pillowcases went the new ones. Unfortunately, the new ones called up memories of Once Upon A Mattress. These pillows were not for neck support...they were for neck pain! So today, the more scientific approach of take a tape measure with me to see if I can replicate the "favorites." If not, another room is getting some new pillows...I know, goofy bunny trail, but true...
On a more serious note, I was thinking about Baz's quote about rowing until we're done, even when it's boring or we want to do other stuff. And we do that because rowing and all the other exercise things that we do help us CONTINUE to do the other things that we want to do. Bruce is getting ready for base camp of Mt Everest. bg is getting ready to train for an obstacle course run...even though she's already navigated some pretty serious obstacles in life (as many of our team have done). Many are trying to keep up with some really, really adorable grandkids. We have so many adventures that are still out there to find, conquer...and to get other people interested in doing these things for the fun that's out there is stellar.
And so ...because we're into adventure...I was hoping that this next year, we could head back to the moon...unless you all insist on returning to earth first. What say you?
Season meters as of 363/366 = 203,858,087 m
Total meters on the day = 1,114,999 m
Oars in space (participation) = 26 percent
MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:
5.75 MM Michelle
4.8 MM Rosi
4.7 MM Jim
2.65 MM Katerina
2.6 MM Ross
1.85 MM Brian
950 K Greg C
550 K Tim P
450 K Peter G
Thanks to everyone who rowed with us today!
Steven D 857 m
Gene H 1,500 m
Mario Jackson 1,500 m
Sunny 2,300 m
Marty 2,560 m
Diana 3,000 m
Zander 3,000 m
Tammy 3,300 m
Elton 4,000 m
Sam 4,500 m
Roger 4,900 m
Paul B 5,000 m
Harold 5,001 m
Jeri 5,015 m
Peter G 5,157 m
Marie 5,500 m
Robyn m
David T 6,000 m
Fritz 6,658 m
Stephen N 6,723 m
Anita 7,000 m
Rivka 7,500 m
Sarah 7,500 m
Jim 7,519 m
AJ 8,209 m
Christa 8,500 m
Rosi m
Baz 10,000 m
Brian 10,000 m
Ross 10,062 m
Greg C 10,591 m
Bruce 10,905 m
David A 11,996 m
Bernie 12,009 m
Tim 12,070 m
Ronnie 14,000 m
Ed 15,000 m
Michelle 15,000 m
Walter 15,000 m
Cathie 15,780 m
Jay 18,000 m
Richard T 21,097 m
Minnie 21,297 m
Katerina 22,000 m
Ron 23,097 m
Jodi 30,591 m ... great update!
Tris 678,251 m
- brotherjim
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Re: LUNA-TICS TEAM ROOM: Year-round "Looney" fun.
Ron, That sounds like it will be great fun and very interesting. How odd, I was just reading in a Saturday magazine about a Civil War reenactmant regiment band called "The Wildcat Regiment Band" Have a great time
Kona, I vote for returning to moon again . Will we just turn from where we are and head back? Is that possible? I guess if we haven't entered the earth's atmosphere we won't need booster rockets, but i am just a lowly musician and don't understand space travel that well. Barely understand the space betwixt my ears.
jim
Kona, I vote for returning to moon again . Will we just turn from where we are and head back? Is that possible? I guess if we haven't entered the earth's atmosphere we won't need booster rockets, but i am just a lowly musician and don't understand space travel that well. Barely understand the space betwixt my ears.
jim