LUNA-TICS TEAM ROOM: Year-round "Looney" fun.

[Kona2]

Started as a casual half marathon - with about 9k left I decided I want to go sub-2:00/500m average. Barely made it!

Well done! I've never known a casual half marathon ... maybe I haven't done enough of them? They always loomed large in my mind, which naturally meant that I had to overcome all the psychologically motivated LOOK HOW FAR THIS IS kinds of thoughts.

[Kona2]

Greetings Lunies! Dan W tried to get me signed up for a 21 step program to complete today's Solstice Challenge: the "game is afoot" he wrote. Mischief certainly abounds with this team! I am happy to report that I have at least walked more than 21 steps unassisted. There is still a bit of work to do on this recovery, but the hard part of going in there for the slice and dice to become bionic is complete. One thing that has been quite clear is that the work that was done on the BikeErg since September is paying off hugely. Before you're even fully awake from all the anesthetics, you're asked to do leg lifts - both with the surgical and the "good" leg. I completed this task with speed and verve (it was a good nerve block) - and one nurse said "she must have some abs." Hahaha. No. But I definitely have some good quadriceps. The stationary bike or bike erg will be my friend during all this recovery. It has not all been painful; but, it has been uncomfortable at times. I am sure that I owe the cuss jar at least a $20.

I try to hold myself to a good standard with grammar, etc., but there will be mistakes as I am still on some of the meds. Initially, I wondered what language keyboard I had accidentally engaged. It will all work out.

And this segues into nothing really, but there were a couple of things that have made me have some heartfelt laughs during all this work up to and during the knee replacement.

Going in for dental cleanings post pandemic arrival is very different now. I went a couple weeks before my new knee, and am still giggling.

You will find a totally masked and gowned hygienist ... now instead of just finding it hard to answer what you've been asked while the cleaning is happening, you will find it harder to understand the question, too. Hygienists were not considered essential workers during the lockdown - yet golf courses were. This is a mystery to all of us. They made me rinse with hydrogen peroxide - and hydrogen peroxide when you swish it, grows in volume. The more vigorously you swish, the greater the volume. There was this itty bitty bit of hydrogen peroxide mixed with Listerine in the cup, and you have to swish for a minute. As time passed, and the hygienist started counting down at 30 seconds, I could feel the volume growing. Pretty soon, I felt very frothy...like rabies frothy. It was amazing. I almost started laughing which would have been bad. So remember to pace yourself.
All I could think of was when we brushed Jesse’s (the cat’s) teeth, he foamed up just like that ...and ran through the house with foam everywhere. It was so traumatic that we didn’t do that with him again.






So far, 11 Lunies have completed the Solstice Challenge! Good work Lunies! Keep it going!

[BAZzy]

Greetings Lunies!






So far, 11 Lunies have completed the Solstice Challenge! Good work Lunies! Keep it going!

Good to hear from you K2, take care and good luck with the recovery.

We're off to the Outback, now that we can travel with some restrictions. And the country should be looking good with recent rain. I'm taking one of my kayaks as many of the rivers and creeks will be flowing, so looking forward to once again paddling in remote locations.

And out of interest, for the "Mad Max" fans amongst us, we'll be in a small locality where they were filmed, basically a one pub town called Silverton that we like to visit when in that region - See you all in about a month...

Cheers, Baz (overcast and rain in the Harbour City today )

[danwho]

Welcome back, K2 !!!


And Baz, stay away from Lord Humungus.

[normadelaney]

Started as a casual half marathon - with about 9k left I decided I want to go sub-2:00/500m average. Barely made it!

Wow, Zach, pretty impressive!!

[normadelaney]

Yay, K2!! Welcome back!!

And, Dan, great job holding down the fort. Many thanks!

[just27]

Started as a casual half marathon - with about 9k left I decided I want to go sub-2:00/500m average. Barely made it!

Holy cow. That's one fast HM! Casual or otherwise.

[just27]

We're off to the Outback ... And out of interest, for the "Mad Max" fans amongst us, we'll be in a small locality where they were filmed, basically a one pub town called Silverton that we like to visit when in that region - See you all in about a month...

I loved all of those post-apocalyptic movies ... please take some sort of iconic picture to post!

[just27]

Greetings Lunies! Dan W tried to get me signed up for a 21 step program to complete today's Solstice Challenge: the "game is afoot" he wrote. Mischief certainly abounds with this team! I am happy to report that I have at least walked more than 21 steps unassisted. There is still a bit of work to do on this recovery, but the hard part of going in there for the slice and dice to become bionic is complete. One thing that has been quite clear is that the work that was done on the BikeErg since September is paying off hugely. Before you're even fully awake from all the anesthetics, you're asked to do leg lifts - both with the surgical and the "good" leg. I completed this task with speed and verve (it was a good nerve block) - and one nurse said "she must have some abs." Hahaha. No. But I definitely have some good quadriceps. The stationary bike or bike erg will be my friend during all this recovery. It has not all been painful; but, it has been uncomfortable at times. I am sure that I owe the cuss jar at least a $20.

Welcome back, Bionic Buttercup! I vote that you, and your most excellent quads can cuss as much as you want, without penalty.

[Kona2]

Happy Father's Day to all the Lunie Dads ! Wishing you a day a wonderful day filled with your favorite things...and Dad jokes.




41 Lunies completed the Juneteenth Challenge! Congratulations to all !

Ah....SUMMR! Summer Solstice Challenge has been completed by 13 Lunies! Congratulations to:

Ed
Brett
Carol D
Ron
Ted
Norma
Patrick Hmr
Jean
Steve D
Eric
Zach
lisette
Andrea

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

850 K Ed
400 K Eric
400 K Virginia
400 K Derric
300 K Joerg
300 K Andrea
250 K Zach
250 K Jean
200 K david w
200 K Carol D
150 K Patrick Hmr
100 K Howard
50 K Maddie !

Thanks, everyone, for erging with us! 116 Lunies on the roster! Currently in 10th place overall....but 9th is right THERE!

Leigh 961 m
Chip 5,000 m
Patrick Hsr 5,000 m
Rebecca 5,000 m
Carol D 5,018 m
Maddie 6,078 m
Doug 6,955 m
Linda 7,000 m
Dennis 7,119 m
Howard 7,149 m
david w 9,837 m
Andrew C 10,000 m
Derric 10,000 m
Virginia 10,000 m
Rich Mc 11,034 m
Jantuut 13,018 m
Joerg 14,000 m
danwho 15,151 m ....a palindrome!
Steve W 17,000 m
Minnie 18,469 m
lisette 19,044 m
AJ 20,135 m
Andrea 21,012 m ...a palindrome!



Roy 21,097 m ... he moons us!

Zach 21,097 m ... he moons us, too!
Norma 21,512 m ...a palindrome and she moons us!
Ted 22,000 m ...he moons us!
Ron m ...a twosie of a palindrome...and he moons us!
Eric 24,173 m ...he moons us!
Patrick Hmr 32,963 m ... he moons us!
Brett 41,095 m ...mooner!
Jean 42,195 m ...she full moons us!
Ed 43,334 m...a palindrome and a moon!

[Kona2]

And a really grateful THANK YOU to danwho for taking on the stats and welcomes and celebrations for the last couple of weeks! And to all the Lunies for well wishes and carrying on!

[BAZzy]

We're off to the Outback ... And out of interest, for the "Mad Max" fans amongst us, we'll be in a small locality where they were filmed, basically a one pub town called Silverton that we like to visit when in that region - See you all in about a month...

I loved all of those post-apocalyptic movies ... please take some sort of iconic picture to post!

For sure, have the perfect shot I will take...! Cheers, Baz

[dag1]

I just simply have to laugh at myself, awhile back I put the solstice challenge on my calendar as the 21st, and I hadn't looked at the forum recently, otherwise I would have been reminded that it was on the 20th. Oh well, I completed it today and it just counted as my own challenge...BazZy have fun on your great adventure and stay safe. Happy happy to see K2 back with a new knee and in the 1st inning of her recovery, best to you. Zach, funny how you start out on a casual 1/2 and then the competitive spirit starts taking over and you zero in on a new goal, way to finish in under a 2min. pace.DanWho as always thanks for taking over and coming up with such fun graphics, we have some great talent that leads this team.

[andreacs]

Greetings Lunies! Dan W tried to get me signed up for a 21 step program to complete today's Solstice Challenge: the "game is afoot" he wrote. Mischief certainly abounds with this team! I am happy to report that I have at least walked more than 21 steps unassisted.
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Going in for dental cleanings post pandemic arrival is very different now. I went a couple weeks before my new knee, and am still giggling.
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Welcome back to the Forum Jan!
Looking forward to see you back in the saddle, but take your time!
Great timing with the dental advice as I am scheduled for Tuesday .
Thanks to Dan for continuing the team stats and the awesome (and sometimes scary ) pictorials!

[andreacs]

Greetings Lunies! Dan W tried to get me signed up for a 21 step program to complete today's Solstice Challenge: the "game is afoot" he wrote.
Welcome back, Bionic Buttercup! I vote that you, and your most excellent quads can cuss as much as you want, without penalty.[/b]

Agree