Thunderbooming.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

I have been very busy today and the weather has been terrible. I did not get a chance to write a blog. I will catch up tomorrow when the weather is better.

Steps - 15154
Miles - 6.21

  

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BLAZINGSWORD 6/16/2010 4:19PM

It's much cooler down our way after a downpour yesterday, but it's still humid and no AC yet. Hope this finds you doing well in spite of the weather and hopefully you can blog tomorrow friend. Keep up the good work with the steps. You are warmly loved! Stay cool! Report Inappropriate Comment

WISEWIFE 6/16/2010 1:09PM

Sending nice weather your way! Hugs, WW Report Inappropriate Comment

MARIADALE 6/16/2010 12:11PM

Were you affected by the horribe storms that caused flash flooding? Report Inappropriate Comment

SHERRYTOO 6/16/2010 10:11AM

I'm almost convinced it will never be better. The weeds have taken over, the pool is overflowing, there are limbs down in the yard, but... we didn't lose power, nothing hit the house (for a change), and everyone was safe and sound. It's supposed to be clear here today, but rain predicted for the next 4 days. But I'm sure you already know that since it hits you before it wanders over to me! Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDYBEAR2838 6/16/2010 9:30AM

you are doing Short blogs are fine. Just like hearing from you Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZYMOBILE 6/16/2010 7:23AM

Even with bad weather you're getting a lot of steps and miles in! Report Inappropriate Comment

COMFYGLAMDIVA 6/16/2010 1:58AM

Sending you some sunshine! Report Inappropriate Comment

GOANNA2 6/16/2010 1:10AM

I hope the weather improves for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

MT-MOONCHASER 6/15/2010 11:18PM

Thunderbooming here, too. Supposed to do this for about the next 48 hours... Yay!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CONFUSEDBIRD 6/15/2010 10:55PM

Wednesday is supposed to be nice and clear here! I hope it's nice for you too! Report Inappropriate Comment

Eat This and Not That Garbage And Frying Eggs on The Sidewalk

Monday, June 14, 2010

We don't really have side walks here to speak of and frying an egg on the side walk is mostly a myth. Most sidewalks are made of concrete and even with ideal conditions the sidewalk only gets to around 145 degrees. You would need around 150 to 158 to fry an egg. The egg is actually cooled by the side walk on contact and concrete is a poor conductor. Asphalt would actually be slightly better as it is darker and absorbs more heat. You could fry eggs on the hood of your car even better as metal is a good conductor. But do you really want an asphalt fried egg or to ruin your car finish? Oatmen, Arizona has a contest every year frying eggs on sidewalks. The state has a advantage because of their high temps, lack of humidity, and dry heat which tends to coagulate the eggs. The Oatmen contest allows some assistance too like mirrors, reflectors, magnifying glasses, etc. I always wanted to go to this event. I know, I'm weird. I majored in science. My husband is science obsessed. My son is a science teacher who can teach biology, chemistry, or physics. We discuss science at the dinner table, watch scientific shows, and read about science. It's our life.

Even if we can't fry eggs on the side walk here it still is miserably hot. It feels like late July or early August. The temps are 12 to 14 degrees above normal. 94 yesterday, 92 today. And humid. It's a wet heat, baby. We don't have dry heats here. The heat indexes are around 100.

My alarm clock battery died this morning. It said midnight and I would have liked to have had those extra hours sleep. LOL.

I should have gotten my outside chores done right away but I did a few of my daily indoor chores after making breakfast - like sweeping the floors, spot cleaning the pet cages, feeding the chinchillas, and poaching some eggs for lunch. To be honest I had to work up the guts to go outside. I still made it outside a little after 7:30 but it was too hot and my heart was not in it. I guess I need my sweat glands more than my heart at this point. LOL. My sweat glands are working fine, I might add. I filled the bird feeders, fed the neighbors dogs and wildlife, took out the recyclables and compost scraps, swept the walks/porches/patios, scrubbed/refilled/added the mosquito deterrent to the fountains and bird bath, burned the trash, fixed both wreaths on the front and back porch which had been worked on by birds, watered some flowers. I spent 2 hours out there and had to come inside and take a cold shower. I was dripping sweat. It was miserable by 9:30 A.M. I had other work to do and said "forget about it". UGH!!

After my shower I did a load of laundry and we hung and put it away. I unloaded the dishwasher and reloaded it. It seems like we never are lacking in dirty dishes. I had to hand wash some dishes which I resent - everything should be dishwasher safe. I spot cleaned the bathroom and kitchen. I started making an errand and grocery list and a short honey-do list for me. LOL.

When my son got up he did some more outdoor chores for me - crushed the cans, shook the rugs. But there are limbs that need picked up, the spinach and radishes need harvested, my herb/perennial/hostas/shade beds needs weeded, the garden needs fertilized, I need to finish my new hosta ring I started, on and on..................... but they will just have to wait. I am not working in this heat for more than 2 hours. My poor hubby has no air conditioning where he works. I don't know how he stands it. He is one tough guy.

I then went and got the mail and talked to my friend at the post office. It's one of my breaks for the day. She is really fun to talk to. Interesting and well-read, versed on all subjects. Like a good bartender. LOL.

Even with all this work I had only managed to keep up with my minimum steps and had to get some serious exercise done in the afternoon.

The huge boletus mushroom are up and I love them. So far the red and the red/yellow ones. They are so pretty and remind me of my step-grandparents who loved them too. They used them for cooking in their Italian bar/restaurant. The wild trumpet vines and wild roses are blooming. We are picking and eating blueberries every day now. Hubby got the cage done just in time. The entire garden looks great.

There was only one squirrel under the feeder this morning and it did not hang around long. I was kind of sad about it but there are plenty in the yard. Later on there were 2 and I caught one on the feeder 3 times and ran him/her off. Ian had to go to taekwondo early and I eventually caught a Baiter in the trap so I had to haul it off myself. If only they would leave the feeders and garden alone but they are stubborn.

Every where you look there is bad nutritional information. Today Rachel Ray listed a serving of chicken for adults as two pieces. Not in your lifetime unless they are 2 wings. Some large breasts can be 2 servings easily. I buy lots of breasts here that are 8 ounces. No wonder we are all fat.

Our local TV station is addicted to the Eat This and Not That series. I guess they have a series in Men's Health Magazine on it. I know these people are just broadcasters and not medical people but even I succumbed to poor judgment and bought one of the trendy colorful books. I like diet books and these are popular because they are fun but they are as far from good nutrition as paint by number sets are to Rembrandt. When they tell some people it's better to eat a Twinkie than a Hostess Cherry Pie many people assume that Twinkies are good food and most of us in this group know they are not. They may taste good but they are not good for you. The books tells you that by choosing the "eat this" food over the "not that" food you can save 10 pounds a year . I have a better idea, eat healthy food and you can save a heck of a lot more than 10 pounds and you can save your arteries too!! This is the first generation that will not make as much money or live as long as their parents do. It's sad. If you are contributing to this problem then stop it. LOL.

Oops I forgot my steps.

I still have an hour left but so far today I have 18383+ steps. 7.54 miles

  

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CAROLFAITHWALKR 6/16/2010 9:49PM

I love science too. Not sure where the egg story came from tho, LOL. . . Your steps are awesome as usual. I just read somewhere how important servings are; if you eat 4 oz meat instead of 3 for a year, you'll gain 10lbs. WOW! Report Inappropriate Comment

KALISWALKER 6/16/2010 11:09AM

I was away for a few days and am catching up on your blogs. It's sounds like a scorching summer there. Report Inappropriate Comment

BEINHAVE 6/16/2010 10:35AM

We've lived in Tennessee, then Kuwait and Saudi Arabia - and we actually tried to fry an egg on the sidewalk in Riyadh. You're right, doesn't work very well, but it sure seemed hot enough to do it! 120 in the shade! Needless to say, I've had enough hot weather to last me a lifetime - I'll never ever complain about the few days that Colorado Springs gets up to 100! Mostly 80's to low 90's in the summer. But, we can't grow gardens like you can! Get to depend on farmer's markets for home-grown produce! As usual, loved your blog. Bless your heart - you're a busy bee aren't you? Report Inappropriate Comment

GOANNA2 6/16/2010 1:17AM

He he, I was sweating 6 months ago and now I'm enjoying cool wintry weather. Living in semi tropics (just below the Tropic of Capricorn) means we get hot steamy summers and now it's my turn to smile and say I like the cooler weather. You rock and I love visiting your blogs. Hugs Report Inappropriate Comment

JUNEBUG1944 6/15/2010 10:27PM

Egads, girl! I am exhausted after reading your Blog! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARIADALE 6/15/2010 8:42PM

I can not stand the heat.... thankflly we have central air Report Inappropriate Comment

FITB4-40 6/15/2010 4:31PM

I've seen those Eat This not That Books, not exactly sound nutritional info and with all the processed junk foods photographed in such vivid color, it's like food porn! What if you skip the twinkie and the cherry pie and just eat cherries? Just reading about all your chores makes me tired, lol. Though I do notice now that I am eating better again, I do have more energy. Hope you can get some relief from the heat. Enjoy your day! ~Christy Report Inappropriate Comment

LLTS01 6/15/2010 2:56PM

I think I a will run in circles now to get some steps in . Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDYBEAR2838 6/15/2010 2:31PM

18,000+ steps and 7 miles. YIKES YOU STILL ROCK.. RELAX! Report Inappropriate Comment

REVELATIONGIRL 6/15/2010 1:04PM

You're such a character, lol, I love ya! I hope you got all your errands accomplished in that awful heat - yuck. I would be dying. In fact, I would be housebound! It's been raining and raining and raining here, ugh. I've about had it! I'm ready for some but no humidity, please. God bless you, my !!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SIMPLE_TAILOR 6/15/2010 11:27AM

I agree with you on the Eat this/not that series. They are kinda cute, but it's really like saying eating one cookie is better than eating two. I am agreeing on the heat. I'm ready to dial it back already. Report Inappropriate Comment

WISEWIFE 6/15/2010 10:58AM

It's cooled down here, thankfully. We're about 10 degrees under normal, but I'm not complaining. Got a mild case of heat exhaustion 2 weeks ago whe it got to 110. First time that's happened since I moved here 7 years ago. Hang tough girl! Hugs, WW Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZYMOBILE 6/15/2010 9:54AM

OMG! Someone at Spark must be reading your blog and is now trying to taunt you! (Or the Spark staff is reading "Eat This, Not That.") Today's Challenge was Hostess Cherry Pies versus Ho-Hos (even worse than Twinkies!)! Get this: Even though this package contains 3 cakes (compared with one pie) its overall weight (3 ounces) is still less than the weight of the pie (4.5 ounces). Three Ho Ho's contain 380 calories and 17 grams of fat. While this is a lot of calories to come from a sugary treat, you could easily split this package with one or two friends or co-workers. Don't let the fruit content of the Cherry Pie fool you. The entire pie contains 90 more calories than the Ho Ho's at 470 calories and 22 grams of fat. Pretzels (about 110 calories per serving) make a good vending choice. But if you really want to satisfy that sweet tooth, try Hershey's Sweet Escapes Triple Chocolate bar for only 160 calories and 5 grams of fat. Now that's a sweet idea! Good God! How about saying, "Avoid the vending machine at all costs!" instead? SHARE the Ho Ho's with your friends and coworkers???? Geez! Report Inappropriate Comment

CECE0330 6/15/2010 9:41AM

I love reading your blogs. I swear, one of these days I'm gonna take a trip south just to get some gardening tips! I think we do OK with the little bit of space we have, but I'd love to get some blueberries going. Yum!!!! I hope the cooler air we've had blows your way-nothing worse than the wet sticky weather. I'll take a "dry" 95 over a "wet" 85 any day. Report Inappropriate Comment

BLAZINGSWORD 6/15/2010 5:11AM

Yes, with all the work that you do both in and out of the house, no wonder you get in all the steps that you do! Wow! And you take taekwondo, you impress me! Yes, I did the same thing yesterday. I too, took two showers. With no air in the house, (hopefully tomorrow), it was bad. The last shower was a cold one and then air dry! LOL! Boletus mushrooms? Never heard of those, so will have to google it. I love mushrooms! I am glad that you are able to enjoy your mushrooms. I love science too, and love to whatch the tv shows that have them should I be channel surfing. But we swtiched to SkyAngel and they do have several programs for those scientific inquiring minds. And I agree with you about the chicken breasts. Hubby and I will split one if they are that big, especially the ones that after cooking are like 1/2 pound. Generally 3 oz. is enough for me. Even he won't eat but 1/2 of a large breast. If he's really hungry then he'll eat the other half. And don't you love it when MSN home page shows how you can grill Twinkies with a whole bunch of unhealthy stuff on it like chocolate, marshmellows, and nuts? And who knows what other type of screwy food ideas! Not healthy at all! Report Inappropriate Comment

HAPPYNOW26 6/15/2010 1:40AM

You are really impressive! That is ALOT of steps!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KIRSTEN 6/15/2010 12:59AM

I visited Oatman AZ a few years ago and it was the most miserable place you could imagine. I can see why they would hold that contest there, there is nothing else to do there except feed the feral donkeys that are wandering the street. Oregon is not even having a summer yet...we have been having the coldest, wettest June on record. I am sick of the rain, but I hate high heat and humidity, you can keep that! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUGARPUNK52 6/15/2010 12:15AM

It's been hotter than normal here too.I wouldn't mind going to see that egg frying contest either.Even though you're hot you still have a lot of energy.The heat just makes me droop. Report Inappropriate Comment

MAYLINGSNW 6/15/2010 12:06AM

you are one busy bee...please take care of yourself... Report Inappropriate Comment

SLIMMINJENN 6/14/2010 11:40PM

whew! you were a busy bee..i've heard of the book but never read and dont think i will..doesnt sound like a healthy approach which is what i'm trying to achieve, as for cooking on the car..still trying to master in the kitchen, so why tempt fate..lol..your weather sounds just like the south la weather here..hot, humid and muggy...and the daily thunderstorm each afternoon..ugh!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LADYIRIS313 6/14/2010 11:29PM

Well, darn it. I was hoping to save a skillet with that egg fry notion (lol). Sorry it has been so miserable there. I bet all that sweating did your body some good though. And, all that moisture in the air is great on the skin. Out here in the West, we do have the low humidity and it is nice to not always be dripping in summer, but we trade it for bone dry skin. You'll look young and lovely forever! And.. you get a free sauna treatment that I would have to pay $50 for. See.. silver linings abound. Frankly, it sounds like you got a lot of exercise in to me! I got floors scrubbed, hall walls and cabinets deglossed and scrubbed and patched for painting, loaded the dishwasher, and did a load of sheets, and trimmed the grape vine that is coming over from the neighbor's yard and sagging my fence.. and I thought I was kicking arse. You got me beat all to heavens! Glad to know you're feeling energetic! Drink lotsa liquid sistah! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHERRYTOO 6/14/2010 11:27PM

You do realize that the squirrels view your blueberries as the new McDonald's next door, don't you? Why should they did up the old, old nuts they buried last year when there are fresh blueberries and bird seed for the taking. I agree, it is like August but with a monsoon season thrown in. I am so sick of it. I can't believe you could tolerate two hours in it even if it was early. I walk out the door and have to catch my breath. I also have a couple of the Eat This, Not That books. They make it all seem so easy... Report Inappropriate Comment

NIELSENSLADY 6/14/2010 11:11PM

You are too funny! LOL! We have record high temps in Savannah. It was 104 with an index of 115. I am sure working outdoors this summer will definitely be kinda miserable but I still think it beats sitting in an office. Sounds like you had a busy productive day! Report Inappropriate Comment

CODEMAULER 6/14/2010 11:09PM

I just love your updates, because they remind me that we ALL have our lists, our goals and our "when I get some extra time" items. It's another crazy week in my world, but the China web pages are nearly finished. Report Inappropriate Comment

SCOLLY 6/14/2010 10:38PM

I've seen the Eat This books, but not studied them. I've found at this point, I've got my plan figured out and I don't need to pay anyone to tell me what to eat - I KNOW!! I'm definitely to anal about my food to be cooking it on the sidewalk OR my car. And....I have difficulty successfully cooking using kitchen appliances, so I won't press my luck in the great out of doors. Besides, my sidewalks are brick - eww.... Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZYMOBILE 6/14/2010 10:31PM

I loved this blog! With all the detail, I feel like I was following you around all day. But without the heat. It's only about 65 here now, because your heat hasn't got here yet. My friend Karen IS the bartender at the American Legion, and it's great to have her to talk with ... maybe the bartender thing is the reason why. Y'know, even the Spark daily food showdown that comes via email is like that. Which bar-chain nacho plate is lower in calories. Oh, they WILL tell you, "This isn't exactly lo-cal," but gee, now that I think about it, why even plant the idea in people's heads? I ignore most of the foods and just take the poll and get my points, because I never eat that stuff anyway. Is something out of whack with my steps? I got 13,473 today and 6.8 miles, which means 1981 steps per mile. It looks like you're getting 2438 steps per mile. You must get a LOT of steps doing a TON of chores!! Not to mention how much you must have sweat! I'm tired just thinking about this. 'Nite! Report Inappropriate Comment

ONEBUSYMOUSE 6/14/2010 10:31PM

i do have the same books and your right of bad choices in the books. i think they are for fokes who really do not wish to diet or lose just to eat better choices. using them alone you will probably not lose as like you said even lesser calorie foods if still high calories one will not lose. better to do ww points i will do that again as it will work if one can stick to it as for egg on sidewalk i have a walkway of stones i try on tomorrow as about 98 in fl here today hot hot hot ill let you know but i bet ants get to it first heat dont seem to bother them and i wonder why? your science person let us know . Report Inappropriate Comment

MONSTERDECOOKIE 6/14/2010 10:29PM

The annual Oatman Sidewalk Egg Fry. That might be a hoot. I'll let you know if I can talk DH into going to that. Report Inappropriate Comment

LILABEL 6/14/2010 10:26PM

You're right: lots of bad info out there!!! Sorry it's so hot! Sending you some cool cyberbreezes... Report Inappropriate Comment

CANDICANE32 6/14/2010 10:25PM

you are always so busy. i'm surprised you had time to write so much. it has been miserably hot here also. even the dogs don't want to go out. Report Inappropriate Comment

~MISS_TEA~ 6/14/2010 10:14PM

I just had a conversation about the "eat this not that" books today at lunch with my buddy. We were talking about if they were good or not. I said well nothing in the books are really good for you from what I can tell but it is good if you have to eat at those places, then it can be helpful. And she does on occasion with her hubby. Gosh, I'm sweating just reading about how miserably hot it is where you are. I send you cool air! Hope it cools for you soon, because I know I would die if it were a heat index anywhere close to 100 for any amount of time! Report Inappropriate Comment

Quiet Day

Sunday, June 13, 2010

It was miserable today. We went for a walk and I was soaked. I didn't enjoy my walk at all which is unusual but we did run into Superturtle ("S"). He was not happy to see us. He never is. LOL. And he tried to bite me. LOL. He is as fast as ever. We offered him some cantaloupe but he was mad.

So far we have caught 3 Baiters and hauled them off to the remote deep woods. They are related and we took them to the same spot. I hope they make it okay. We also caught Chipster, our baby chipmunk, but released him. LOL.

Rico Suave, alpha chinchilla and father of 9, was very affectionate today and wanted to spend every minute with us. LOL.

I took it easy today. Only got in 14o22 steps. 5.75 miles.

  

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CAROLFAITHWALKR 6/16/2010 9:44PM

"ONLY" 14K . . . you are amazing. Report Inappropriate Comment

CANDICANE32 6/14/2010 10:27PM

i worked in the yard sunday morning around 8am and thought i would die. the air was so thick because of the humidity and heat that it literally made me sick. i still need to cut grass but that will have to wait until another day. Report Inappropriate Comment

MARIADALE 6/14/2010 2:52PM

Keep an stepping... you are amazing Report Inappropriate Comment

BLAZINGSWORD 6/14/2010 1:49PM

Way to go! Send some of that rain this a-way please! The humidity is not that bad especially since AC won't be fixed until Wednesday. It's 83 degrees right now. I am glad that you had the opportunity to get in at least 5 miles for your walk. Do you have a goal in mind for each day? As for the "Baiter" family, probably good riddance from your residence. Glad Chipster is doing well. And I love the chincillas, especially Rico Suave. Take care and have a great day today!! You are loved! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUGLET- 6/14/2010 10:40AM

How fun living in the woods! Sounds delightful. Report Inappropriate Comment

WISEWIFE 6/14/2010 10:30AM

Hope Baiter & family are fine. Glad youlet Chipster stay. Rico sounds like a love! Hugs, WW Report Inappropriate Comment

WILDVIOLETS 6/14/2010 10:15AM

You have 10 Chinchilla's? Wow! Hope the Baiter family is well ;) 5 miles is great! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHERYLDS 6/14/2010 9:04AM

Rico Suave, alpha chinchilla. I love it. Now I have this mental image of Antonio Banderas as a chinchilla swaggering around the females in his harem. Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDYBEAR2838 6/14/2010 8:14AM

Only 5 miles? YIKES. You did great. I will be happy to make 5 miles. Some day I will. Thanks for all your support my Let's make today count for GOOD! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 6/14/2010 7:57AM

5 Miles is terrific. What a day. Stay away from "S". Have a Marvelous Monday. It is still raining here and we have lots of localized flooding. Not good!!!! Take care. Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

MAJA0123 6/14/2010 7:49AM

you have the BEST names for your animals!!!! Made me laugh.. thanks for the smile today.. hope you have a great one!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHASHEE71 6/14/2010 6:42AM

I love the way you say ONLY 14022 steps 5.75 miles! That is awesome!!! You are my hero!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ALASKASKY 6/14/2010 6:34AM

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CONFUSEDBIRD 6/13/2010 11:52PM

Todays rain storms were really unpredictable. Lately it has been pouring and flooding like nuts. Report Inappropriate Comment

MADEBYMARZIPAN 6/13/2010 11:30PM

Your life sounds somewhat surreal to us lowly suburbanites. Chinchillas? I pet one once and it was the most incredibly soft little creature, just irresistible. Report Inappropriate Comment

PMWIGGI 6/13/2010 11:12PM

My goodness gracious. It sounds like you had a day at the zoo! LOL I hope you have a better day tomorrow. Report Inappropriate Comment

Drivel and Some Really Important Info

Saturday, June 12, 2010

It was so miserably hot and muggy today and it will only get worse as the summer goes on. It started to pour rain and storm around dark and went on and one and on and on so we had no TV or internet. Satellite, ya know. Wonderful, wonderful innovation and progress. LOL.

Hubby and I went for a walk in the woods and I was soaked from the muggy "air that you wear".

We caught a turtle sneaking into the garden. The garden is fenced. He was evicted. LOL. I need to do some serious weeding in my herb garden and perennial garden and I did a little but it was too hot.

I had a friggin deer tick stuck in today. Hubby had to get it out and it hurt!! It was almost like minor surgery. Practically like having a limb ripped off by a gator. LOL. It was glued in. He said he thought it had been there a while and might already be dead. That the tick probably bit me and promptly died. LOL. Good!! That's what you get, you butthole!!

My son and another friend went over to another friend's house today.

Hubby got all the chicken wire put on the blueberry fence today. He was soaked. It took all day.

I was lazy and was behind in my chores all day long. A total sloth.

Something to think about - "If I had to give you a single secret ingredient that could apply to the prevention — and treatment, in many cases — of heart disease, common cancers, stroke, infectious diseases from influenza to tuberculosis, type 1 and 2 diabetes, dementia, depression, insomnia, muscle weakness, joint pain, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, and hypertension, it would be this: vitamin D.” from the book The Vitamin D Solution by Dr. Michael Holick.

Steps - 16378
Miles - 6.72

  

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CAROLFAITHWALKR 6/16/2010 9:43PM

Awesome quote, and awesome steps! What diseases can the tick give you, have you checked? Report Inappropriate Comment

BUGLET- 6/14/2010 10:47AM

I take 1000 mg of it plus some added to other supplements..when I was but a tyke my legs weren't that straight so my mom dragged me off to the doctor (I could get physically ill at the thought of a shot)and he told her to give me extra Vitamin D. My mom asked the dr if I was really sick because if I wasn't I was going to get it when we got home. Thankfully he said it was real and was from fear. Report Inappropriate Comment

SEAWITCHBLUE 6/14/2010 5:07AM

I too take a Vit D supplement but not sure if it is enough. Report Inappropriate Comment

CONFUSEDBIRD 6/13/2010 11:55PM

Those deer ticks are evil! Good to hear your husband was helpful on getting it out. I wonder how often doctors in Southern IL take ticks out of ppl lol Probably a pretty normal procedure. Bread and butter kind of stuff lol Report Inappropriate Comment

SCOLLY 6/13/2010 10:52PM

The weather has been crazy here w/ lots of storms, but you probably get all the same weather I do, just a day earlier :) So far my little 2 foot by 2 foot garden is doing fabulously!! Love it :) The kids mostly care for it. I'm sure your definition of "lazy" is severely skewed!! You're one of the busiest people I know - even when you're terribly ill in bed LOL!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MONSTERDECOOKIE 6/13/2010 8:56PM

It's getting warm here...it is 94 degrees right now. But it's a dry heat, which is tolerable. Humidity really drains your energy. You are neither lazy nor a sloth. You were wise to listen to your body telling you that you need rest. Do turtles cause damage to your garden? Report Inappropriate Comment

SHERRYTOO 6/13/2010 7:33PM

I hear thunder now, so another storm is moving in. The forecast calls for a chance or rain/storms for the next five days. Nothing that I need to do outdoors is getting done. If my power goes out, and I lose AC, I'm headed for a nice cool motel. Do you think the turtle was looking for Baiters? Keep smilin'. Report Inappropriate Comment

CANDICANE32 6/13/2010 5:35PM

It is miserably hot here also. goodness a deer tick! ugggghhhh!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

AMBER_MLE 6/13/2010 3:00PM

I just read an article about the importance of vitamin D yesterday, I think I might consider taking an extra supplement! We're also suffering with the hot and humid crap. That's why I prefer spring and fall! Unfortunately, those 2 seasons only exist for about a week or two anymore. Oh well, I do enjoy the storms that summer brings! Oh...and I'm always jealous of your garden when I read your blogs! Someday, when we buy a house, I'm going to have one! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARIADALE 6/13/2010 12:40PM

i have been taking D supplement for a long time and recently doubled my dose. not sure how much is currently recommended. Hope there is no lime disease in your area. Report Inappropriate Comment

FITB4-40 6/13/2010 12:40PM

I've been hearing many good things these days about Vitamin D. I should make more of an effort to see that I am incorporating vitamin D rich foods in my diet and to enjoy the sunshine in small doses. It's hard to workout or do outdoor stuff on muggy days, good for you for getting your walk in. I'm glad you discovered and removed the tick. I always worry about those. Have a great week, ~Christy Report Inappropriate Comment

WINNIEATWELL2 6/13/2010 12:36PM

Just recently I found out my Vitamin D level was low so I'm taking a supplement. Dr. Holick's book is really full of lots of important information. Comment edited on: 6/13/2010 12:36:56 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

MOMSUE1 6/13/2010 12:24PM

Thanks for posting this blog. Vitamin D is very important to our bodies. Recently I had my D levels check and they were dangerouly low. I had to take high does and now are back to normal. I loved your story too!! Sounds like your humidity levels are like here in Florida!! Keep posting because I love your stories!! Have a wonderful week!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZYMOBILE 6/13/2010 12:07PM

Vitamin D, hmmm. I just got started thinking about that, after a Spark article yesterday. I've never been tested for it, but my level is pretty consistently 167 whatevers every day. Is that enough?? I figure I should be aiming for at least 200. Hubby sure is determined about that blueberry fence! I wonder why? Hehe! (It's either that or blast the l'il buggers to kingdom come.) Report Inappropriate Comment

LLTS01 6/13/2010 11:33AM

It's hot an muggy here too. I think we are just going to be sweaty for the rest of the summer. Report Inappropriate Comment

DOTSLADY 6/13/2010 10:47AM

"Air that you wear!" LOVE IT! "So here." "So now." :P Do you save the tick and check it for Lyme's? GADS - where was it? Um, love Holick - have been working on my D level for years and it's highest ever at 93. Still working on some weird level of depression. Guess I could have died when I had the heart attack! Maybe it saved my sorry butt. :P GO D! lol Report Inappropriate Comment

BEINHAVE 6/13/2010 10:39AM

Wow - we've had rainy weather all weekend too, but it's in the 50's temperature-wise. I haven't actually turned on the heat but I'm thinkin' about it! It's stinkin' cold after being the in 80's and 90's! Turtles in your garden! Here we have to worry about deer and bears! Oh my! LOL! Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDYBEAR2838 6/13/2010 9:37AM

Thanks for all the info. Your life sizzles on.. hot that is... busy that is...interesting that is.....Glad you got that tick out. Report Inappropriate Comment

ENUFF81020 6/13/2010 9:36AM

Hello, We had the muggy stuff too--my trip to the pool and sauna improved that--and then the crashing thunder hit us as well. We are fairly north of you so it must have been a big front passing through. The resulting lack of technology for you wasn't fun though. I used my time to do some long overdue shores--it takes me a while to do a little and we went and did some grocery shopping. There were great sales on berries of all kinds. I am guessing that the local season is coming to an end and that makes me so sad because I love berries so much. I don't know what critter has been in our garden, but we are down to one bean plant now--and you and I know that is pretty worthless. I sure hope that whatever of natures critters enjoyed my green beans, will leave my other veggies and fruits alone. It is time to fence it up more seriously. I'll evice as well, if I catch the critter--I think it may be a deer, we found prints n the back yard. That is what happens when your house sits on 6 acres of mostly wooded area. Take care!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ALASKASKY 6/13/2010 9:23AM

I'll check it out. My Vitamin D levels were low on my last bloodwork and I've started taking prescription strength. I'm sure the book will be a great help. Report Inappropriate Comment

BLAZINGSWORD 6/13/2010 8:09AM

Yes, these are the dog days of summer and summer's not officially here yet according to the calendar. We are still without air, so yes that mugginess does cling to you. Glad that you were able to get some weeding done in your garden. And about that Vitamin D, I do try to get some sunshine every day, at least 15 to 20 minutes and make an effort to track the Vitamin D on the food tracker. I added it in addition to the potassisum, and magnesium. They say that our soils have less minerals and nutrients in it than 30 years ago, so that means our foods are not as nourishing. I wonder if it's because we don't let the ground lay fallow for a year as the Lord has commanded? Not to mention all the pesticides that are used. I definitely pray over my food and drink. Well, try and stay cool and keep an eye out for any more ticks. Have a great day! You are loved! Comment edited on: 6/13/2010 8:15:23 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

MRS.CARLY 6/13/2010 8:03AM

What state do you live in? I remember those hot muggy days...since I've been living in the Northeast it is much cooler here. I'm used to 100 plus degree weather and we've had mostly in the 70's....June morning it is in the 50's. I find that SO bizarre! A deer tick!!! Be careful for lyme disease. I know I seem paranoid but I live near a town where supposedly lyme disease started so now I'm worried about me and the dogs getting it from the deer ticks! Great milage! Report Inappropriate Comment

ASTORRES1 6/13/2010 7:45AM

Always loving your blogs.....I am still waiting for your best seller....lol. You were "lazy" and did over 6 miles...and 16 thousand steps...oh please...I WANT to be that lazy!!! amy Report Inappropriate Comment

NURSEWHO 6/13/2010 1:49AM

Wooo! sometimes I get home sick for being back down south~but being that we lived between the beach and Okeefenokee Swamp..."the air that you wear" is something I definitely don't miss! I hope that turtle wasn't an aligator turtle! Those are hard to evict from anywhere. I tried to get one out of the middle of the road once...and he scared the poop out of me! fortunately, a guy came along with a shovel and helped move him along. I don't miss ticks either...glad you got him out...sorry it was so uncomfortable! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHELLPRO 6/13/2010 1:14AM

GG! Not U 2? Take care, manage the Tick Bite with lots of Neosporine or Antibiotic cream. Watch the bite too. I did go for Hound Wogs late evening- just not late enough. Poor Blue Basset couldn't handle the heat and had to turn back. The other's just ran then gave in to a fast trott- I was soaked through with sweat! I'm finally done for the day- its 12:20 PM, the DH is home for tomorrow & I may not check in till late. Take care! Report Inappropriate Comment

LORING102466 6/13/2010 12:26AM

I can feel your pain. It was 86 and muggy here too. I think the heat index was low to mid 90's. That puts a damper on my walking I must say... Report Inappropriate Comment

LILABEL 6/13/2010 12:01AM

Hugs!!!! So sorry about the tick. Report Inappropriate Comment

SHASHEE71 6/12/2010 11:44PM

You find more critters....!! Glad you got the tick situation under control! Those little things creep me out. I had several on me last year when we went camping. I itched for weeks after we got them off. Report Inappropriate Comment

~MISS_TEA~ 6/12/2010 11:34PM

haha, thats what that mean ol deer tick gets. . .lol that is no fun being in such mugginess. . .i mean how many times a day do you need to shower. . .and i don't mean in the tub. . . it sounds like you had a decent day of sloth and sometimes we just need that. . .simply put. . .i mean usually i get tired when i read what you are up to just in the morning. . . =) be well my friend! Report Inappropriate Comment

NIELSENSLADY 6/12/2010 11:12PM

Thanks for that tip. I'll look into upping my dosage. I'm trying to work in probiotics and getting in a serving of oats a day. Those things are working magic on my digestive system. Report Inappropriate Comment

Yes, It Really Is Friday!!

Friday, June 11, 2010

This morning I laid in bed half asleep in a semi stupor. I saw it was getting daylight outside and told myself to check the time but instead I chose to play mind games and convinced my half-dead, barely functioning brain that it was Saturday instead of Friday. Totally nutty!! I knew it wasn't!! My husband's alarm awakened me 20 minutes late so I had to bound out of bed and fix his breakfast half asleep. It was not my best effort. Torn toast, ratty looking bacon, and a warped fried egg. LOL. I'm surprised he didn't ask if I had been on a two day drunk.

We had a drenching rain but it was still hotter than Hades. This weekend will be worse. Ugh!

I took it easy today. Got my chores done inside and outside plus a couple of extras like getting the Sam's stuff put up and a load of laundry done. But I did not push it. My son helped me so it was manageable. I got my exercise in and ate better.

Hubby wanted me to check the blueberry cage frequently. No sign of any Baiters since he got mad and hauled one of them off. They are keeping a low profile. Not a single one hanging around the feeders. Not a single one near the cage. They seem to sense when hubby is on the warpath. Big Daddy is mad. LOL. They laugh in my face but they will not push their limits with him. They will not throw nuts and hit him in the head and laugh. He is like a Clampett and was offered a job at Silver Dollar City as a black powder marksman when we were there on vacation. He is someone to be reckoned with. He will not miss if the Baiters incur his supreme wrath. LOL.

Hubby tried to work on the cage some more but it started raining again. He is covered in chiggers. If you ever have Chiggers a product called AfterBite is good for them. It is ammonia. Stinks but it works.

I'm pooped and tomorrow is really Saturday. Knowing me, I will probably convince myself it's Friday. LOL.


Steps today - 17265
Miles - 7.08

  

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CAROLFAITHWALKR 6/16/2010 9:41PM

Awesome steps! Chiggers, yes I've had them: just another reason I prefer the city! Report Inappropriate Comment

ENUFF81020 6/13/2010 9:41AM

Ooh, I have to get way out in the back and check on my berries today. It is my "around the house" day since the pool is now closd on sunday for the summer. (I still can't figure out the mentality of closing the fitness center on Sundays in the summer--I think it is to get people to go pay th high priced admission to the park-owned waterslide pool. Hmm, I can't really do my exercises there!) OK, tell me, is a Baiter a real name of a critter? I am simply not aware of this and I guess I should be. Take things a bit more slowly in the mugginess, my friend!! Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDYBEAR2838 6/12/2010 8:51PM

Your steps and Miles are Report Inappropriate Comment

MARIADALE 6/12/2010 3:14PM

Gald to hear that the clan is lying low and no longer in your face,,,or garden. Report Inappropriate Comment

SCOLLY 6/12/2010 2:04PM

We love After Bite...the kids use it frequently. Love your crazy animal antics LOL!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZYMOBILE 6/12/2010 11:42AM

Can't wait to read the sequel to "Jed Takes on the Squirrel Clan"! This was toooo funny! My ex was a black powder aficionado and made a big deal of firing his Brown Bess every fourth of July. He would stuff a small candle down its bore and shoot that, but it often jammed. I had mixed feelings about this, both hoping and fearing the thing would blow up in his face. And Benny would know how godawful dangerous the whole thing probably was! Report Inappropriate Comment

WISEWIFE 6/12/2010 10:28AM

Chiggers are such a pain! Glad Baiter's friends & family have decided to lay low, Big Daddy is NOT someone to mess with! Have a wonderful day GF! Hugs, WW Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 6/12/2010 8:58AM

We get chiggers ever year when we pick the wild blackberries. I have never heard of this product. Can I get it at Walgreens or WalMart? I want to get some to keep on hand. DH has some nasty scars from scratching a couple of years ago and every year, I worry about him getting more chiggers. Take care and glad Baiter is gone for now. Have a GREAT weekend. Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

ELSEEBEE 6/12/2010 8:44AM

Those squirrels are just hiding out for now and planning their next foray! When I first moved to the mountains and was complaining in the hardware store about this same problem, one of the local men said he'd be glad to come over and shoot all those squirrels so his wife could make stew. Seems many people in these parts relish squirrel stew! Have you check SparkRecipes? hmmmmm....... Report Inappropriate Comment

HVMBRU 6/12/2010 8:23AM

In spite of it all, you did well with your steps and miles! Funny stuff! Helen Report Inappropriate Comment

SHERYLDS 6/12/2010 8:17AM

I'm getting visions of the squirrels doing mission impossible. Report Inappropriate Comment

BLAZINGSWORD 6/12/2010 6:52AM

Glad there's no sign of "Baiters" anywhere! At least you'll be headache free for a while! No more nuts hitting you in the head! I couldn't find a nut, so I thought a strawberry would do! (It's much softer! ) Anyway, yes it was a hot one yesterday. And it's suppose to rain all weekend so hopefully that will give me some relief considering we won't get our AC fixed until Wednesday. Have a great day today, and you did an job on the walking! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNSET24 6/12/2010 4:14AM

loveeeeeeeeeeeee reading your blogs Report Inappropriate Comment

WINNIEATWELL2 6/12/2010 12:25AM

Glad no sign of the Baiters..that's what I call progress!! Stay cool and hydrated in this heat! Have a nice weekend Report Inappropriate Comment

LADYIRIS313 6/11/2010 10:58PM

Wow... what a day .. you did 7 miles? Holy Chrome you kick butt. And .. remind me not to tick off your hubs He sounds like a better shot than me! Take care in that hot, humid weather. Report Inappropriate Comment

ONEBUSYMOUSE 6/11/2010 10:57PM

funny as heck haha ok i know what a chigger is like a flea what is the blueberry bait for and the cage? are you trying to catch a bat or a bird or snake? be careful you may wake up and miss sleeping in on saturday Report Inappropriate Comment