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Hibiscus09

06-05-2006, 02:43 PM

Hi jag and dbflgirl!

Okie dokes -- ran tons of errands today and think I have everything I need to head to Kiawah tomorrow -- I don't plan on coming back until July 5th. Yippee!! I called the bike shop and they're going to have my bike ready, so I can pick it up tomorrow. More good news. :p My high step finally made it here today, so I'll take it to Kiawah also. Cool beans and all that.

In the morning, I'll do prebreakfast cardio, lift, pack, pick up my bike, and get the Hell out of Dodge. Tomorrow night, Britto and I get to go make googlie eyes at Tim McGraw. :)

Wednesday, it's biking and my first golf lesson --then, the pool. Sweet! It better not rain!! :D

StlBarbie

06-05-2006, 03:02 PM

HIBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so........ jealous ..... away until July 5th????????
YOU LUCKY LUCKY WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!!

COOL BEANS on getting the bike back just in time!!
I can hardly wait to read about all your riding adventures ..
leave Brian in your dust!!!!!!!! :eek: :p

My daughter has tickets to Tim McGraw also .. I'll have to check back and see how good the concert was .. but honestly, does it even matter ..... we're talking TIM McGRAW here!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D

HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!!!!

mom24boys

06-06-2006, 05:59 AM

Happy Tues Diane..WOW till July I am jealous too. :) Havent seen over the hedge yet..saw X- men last weekend...Davinci is on the schedule for this weekend :) and then the kids want to see Cars ( dad24 too I think) LOL

Hibiscus09

06-07-2006, 05:18 AM

Hi Lisa! :) Happy Wednesday! I love Paul Newman, so I may have to go see the car movie also. Let me know what you think of The DaVinci Code.

Hi Barb! It was a very good concert. I much preferred Tim McGraw to Faith Hill (but, I love her music on CD). She kept saying things like, "Men, take care of your women." I guess there's a feminist living in me somewhere, although I like to think now. Stuff like that drives me bonkers! :D

Today starts my bike riding adventures. I'll report about my ride later today.

Brittany was a bad influence on her mother last night. :D I had three light beers and a Long Island ice tea. My head hurts!

Ya'll have a super terrific day! I'm off to a golf lesson at 11:00, then I have a bike ride & grocery shopping to do.

ChocoChick

06-07-2006, 05:36 AM

Lucky you - going away for a month.

I thought you, me and Mom24 were meeting up in August, though??? :D

Hibiscus09

06-07-2006, 05:39 AM

Sounds great to me!! :) Hilton Head Island and Kiawah Island would be fun, fun! :D

ChocoChick

06-07-2006, 05:52 AM

We need an offical bb.com Southern Conference :)

Gunn27

06-07-2006, 06:38 AM

Golf, biking, shopping? And all with a mini-hangover!

Happy Hump Day Hibby! ;)

HoosierHardGain

06-07-2006, 06:48 AM

Hey Hibby, can me and my wife come too? We'll just leave the kids with mom24!

mom24boys

06-07-2006, 07:52 AM

[QUOTE=HoosierHardGain]Hey Hibby, can me and my wife come too? We'll just leave the kids with mom24![/QUOTE

(LOL YOU MUST BE F***IN JOKIN') LOL just for that hoos your gettin my lil heathens, and ni lip or your gettin the grands too ROFL!

Hibs, Dbfl, and mom24 for a vacay...I likes this plan :)

Hibiscus09

06-07-2006, 09:18 AM

Hi Lisa! Sounds like great fun to me! :)

Hey Hoosier! You guys can visit me anytime and bring your critters along! I love kiddies.

Hi Gunn! I don't know if it's mini :eek: -- I'm kind of green around the gills. :p I made it through the golf lesson -- she filmed me and stuff -- it was tons of fun!

Ooooh, oooh -- I have a bunch to do but I had to tell this story. So, I came home from the lesson and was thinking about my lesson, life in general (sex with Wolverine), etc. and not really paying much attention. I noticed I went over something in the driveway -- not with the wheels -- just under the middle of the Pathfinder. I noticed it right as I was going over it and didn't really see what it was -- but it was sizeable and I was thinking, "Was that a baby alligator?"

So, I get out of my vehicle and head around to see what was behind it & it was a huge snake! He was big and he had his head up in the air and was looking in my direction. :eek:

I backed slowly away from the snake and into the garage. I watched him a while, but when he started moving, I decided to close the garage door. ;)

That's all.

someday

06-07-2006, 09:33 AM

i would have freaked out! i can't believe you got out of your car to go and look and see what it was......if this scenario was in the movies, that would have been the end of hibby :eek:

jaguarr

06-07-2006, 09:47 AM

Snakes on the driveway? That is a sign from God to stop thinking about sex with Wolverine! :p

jag

ChocoChick

06-07-2006, 09:49 AM

We get snakes on our back patio a lot. My daughter -- who thinks she's Steve Irwin -- catches them and puts them in a bucket (with a lid) so that I can take them to the local nature area and release them. :rolleyes:

What color(s) was it?

ChocoChick

06-07-2006, 09:50 AM

Snakes on the driveway? That is a sign from God to stop thinking about sex with Wolverine! :p

jag

LOL - good one!

Hibiscus09

06-07-2006, 01:16 PM

ha,ha jag -- if it had happened yesterday, I would have thought it was Satan hanging out in the driveway. ;)

dbflgirl -- he was brown with a pattern -- I doubt he was poisonous, but he didn't look like the black snakes or brown snakes I usually see around here in the yard -- plus, he was pretty darn big and had a head larger than his body. I decided it was best not to play with him. :D I'm hoping it was so big and fat from eating the damn moles in the yard. We have the traps that chop their heads off or spear them or whatever -- :eek: -- but it would probably be more natural if the snake just eats them. Yum, yum.

someday, I can be goofy about investigating. I don't know why I headed back there even if I did think it was a baby alligator. Usually, if there's a baby alligator -- there's a momma nearby who is not too happy if you get near her offspring.

Okie dokes -- my next mission is a bike ride. I'm tired today, but it's my own darn fault for partaking in too much alcohol at the concert last night, so as punishment -- I will make myself ride my bike 10 miles as per my schedule. :D

Luckily, I only missed one bike ride on my first week schedule (Tuesday's 8 miler) due to not having my bike from the shop yet. So, I'm not so far behind.

Ooooh, the Terminix man was just here and said he saw the snake and thought it was a copperhead. :eek: If I see him in the driveway again, I'm going to run over him with the car. My version of hunting. :D I read up on them -- they do eat rodents -- maybe that's why he's hanging out in my yard.

http://www.snakesandfrogs.com/scra/snakes/copperh.htm

jaguarr

06-07-2006, 01:20 PM

By your description of the snake, I would agree with the Terminix guy. A head bigger than it's body is usually indicative of a viper of some sort.

jag

Hibiscus09

06-07-2006, 01:28 PM

Well, I'm going to get him. :D LOL

Hibiscus09

06-07-2006, 03:29 PM

Okie dokes -- I finally rode the first 10 miles on my road bike for the MS150 training. I think I'll keep a running tally in my signature line.

If you've never been on a road bike, clipped into the pedals, it's hard to describe -- but I had forgotten how pitched forward it feels as the seat is higher than the handle bars. The dude at the road bike store told me when I picked up my bike the other day that mine definitely put me into an agressive position -- more so than Brian's -- and he feels like he's really pitched forward. Anyhoo, I made it and I'm alive and I clipped out just fine. :)

I'm not sure what tomorrow's ride is supposed to be -- I'll have to check the schedule -- but I'll be doing it early in the a.m. -- around 6:00 to 7:00 -- so there won't be a bunch of people/cars out there. Plus, the weather is much more pleasant that time of the day for wearing a cycling helmet, gloves, kotex shorts & the wonderful shoes that go with the clipless pedals.

By the way, I also grocery shopped, had a golf lesson, practiced what she taught me, and drove Brittany to Charleston today. Life always seems so busy! :D

Gunn27

06-07-2006, 03:43 PM

Awesome. I love my time out on the bike. I only wish we had weather that allowed me to do it year round, it seem my bike is tucked away in the shed for 5 months of the year. :mad:

Hibiscus09

06-07-2006, 04:06 PM

Do you have snow skiing? We don't have that. :D I think that would be tons of fun. ;)

Gunn27

06-07-2006, 04:27 PM

Do you have snow skiing? We don't have that. :D I think that would be tons of fun. ;)Oh yeah, lots of that. Cross Country is my favourite, and we have some superb trails for that. As for downhill, Ontario does not have much in the way of "real" downhill resorts. You have to head out west, to kimsquit territory for that good stuff. :)

GREENFEATHER

06-07-2006, 06:50 PM

Hibbs, just make sure the person that sets your bike up knows what the hell they're doing. I'm sure that Barb will echo that. A misadjusted bike is dangerous for your body. I had to go the the OTC to get mine fitted right! :mad:

NuclearArms

06-07-2006, 07:51 PM

I think I've said it in other threads, if you're going to ride at our age, ride a Harley. Good to see a good cause though. Happy training.

Hibiscus09

06-08-2006, 04:06 AM

Thanks, GF! My bike was set up by OutSpokin -- the local bike shop I bought it from. They sized me to it when I bought it and I rode it in the last MS150 I did. They're good, knowledgeable guys!

Hi Nuc! I still have never been on a Harley! One day. . . . :) Hope you're doing well!

Morning guys -- drinking my drugs so I can go do my ride. ;)

ChocoChick

06-08-2006, 04:28 AM

I sure hope you can outride the snake on your new bike :D

Hibiscus09

06-08-2006, 06:30 AM

Good morning all! :)

dbflgirl -- I can take a snake, but probably not a gator. :eek: :D

Okie dokes -- getting used to riding a road bike again. I felt more comfortable on the bike this morning, but Lordy it was windy. I rode half on the trails & half on the road -- depending on where I was on the island. A little girl -- around 3 or 4 -- almost took me out on the trail. She was so cute! She said, "Daddy, I almost hit her!" Ain't that sweet? ;) It was good practice getting out of my clipless pedals quickly. Anyway, iIwent 12 miles today as per my schedule and definitely need to work on average speed. :eek: I'm sure it will hop back up there shortly. It's a pain on the trails here, because they're curvy. (yeah, yeah)

Next, is eating something because I did that ride on an empty stomach & then Britt and I are going to sun our buns at the pool.

Oh -- and gross -- the dog threw up four times this morning -- once like a hairball and the other two times like freagin egg white slime or something. *barf* Then he went crap on the floor! Not acceptable. LOL I've put him in the laundry room and he hasn't done it sense. He's not feeling well, I suppose. I'll call the vet if he keeps it up.

ta-ta!

jaguarr

06-08-2006, 08:16 AM

Mornin', Hibs! If that snake continues to be a nuisance, call local animal control and they'll come get him and take him to a safer home where he won't bother anyone. I wouldn't muck about too much with a venomous animal like a copperhead if I were you. Either that or feed the dog to him. :D

jag

Sam_I_Am

06-08-2006, 12:55 PM

Hibby,

You're just full of surprises!

I don't get to check in here much anymore, but when I do you're thread is the first one I read.

The 150 sounds cool. Good luck with the training, and the snake charming. We know you're quite the charmer ;-)

Hibiscus09

06-08-2006, 01:37 PM

Hi jag! :) Don't tempt me -- the dog is skating on thin ice. ;)

Hi Sam! So great to hear from you! I had to sign up to do something to keep myself exercising. :p :D

I just woke up from a nap. Today was a bike ride, the pool, television viewing with Britt, a nap. . . . next, I'll practice my golf lesson stuff. Tomorrow, I'm going to go to the new fitness facility to lift. Yipee. :)

justtryn

06-08-2006, 01:59 PM

Hi Hib! Aren't animals far more fun than any human should be able to get away with? Our German Shepherd puppy (4.5 months old) was sick last week - nasty stuff. Cost us nearly $250 to find out that the doc didn't know exactly what it was, but that she probably ate a noxious weed. We were told to feed her a bland diet of rice and boiled turkey burger for a few days and then wean her back on to her high end puppy food. Well DUH! That's what I was going to do in the first place till someone suggested going to the vet (I will not name that someone...). Oh well, nice to know I'm helping someone make their BMW payment this week.

montanamike

06-08-2006, 02:55 PM

Alright, you finally are training for that 150. Awsome !
When you are not training, enjoy your time on the island, you earned it after that last semester in school. Is it true you are not going back ? A little birdie told me that.

BTW, how was your concert the other night ?

Hibiscus09

06-08-2006, 03:51 PM

Why do you only have 2 posts, MM? I'm sure you've posted more than that. :p Ummmm, yes I'm training for the bike ride now. It's fun being out early in the morning riding. I love the weather and being out in nature.

The concert was fun. I liked Tim McGraw a lot.

As for school. . . well, I'm giving it a lot of thought and discussing it with my family. I really do not like the program and don't want to spend all the time and money getting a degree in what basically seems to be business management. The only business I want to manage is my own. :D

Hi JT! :) Isn't that the truth. The last time I had Nicky's teeth cleaned it was $250!! I didn't even know dogs were supposed to get their teeth cleaned, did not know they put the dog to sleep to do it, and certainly didn't know the price tag. That will teach me to ask questions! LOL

GREENFEATHER

06-08-2006, 04:03 PM

Hibs, M and I are heading your way next weekend. I don't have the location yet. I bought a new toy to play with! :D

As for the snake, y'all have all the nasties we have and some we don't. A good rule of thumb is if it's head looks like a triangle it's venomous.

=M=

06-08-2006, 04:15 PM

Hibby, just as an FYI, $250.00 is about right for a cleaning, at least in this neck of the woods. I had to do one today that ended up being close to $500.00. That sounds like a lot but I had a huge extraction to do; it took about an hour! Then had to do x-rays to make sure the entire root was removed. It's a hard job when stuff like that happens. The main reason it costs so much is because veterinary medicine is becoming more like human medicine all the time, and we aren't governed by insurance companies. The state boards require that we make all surgical procedures as safe as possible, and the rising costs of drugs and equipment make it very diificult to keep prices low. The pet insurance is reimbursment only, and will not cover any pre-existing conditions. It often doesn't always cover routine procedures either.

Hibiscus09

06-08-2006, 04:24 PM

Hi M! :) I didn't think they were charging me more than what was normal -- I was just amazed to find out how much it costs. Holy moly. He says I should do that yearly, but it costs twice as much as it does to get my own teeth cleaned. :D

Hi GF! I'm at Kiawah, so if you guys head towards Charleston way -- I'd love to meet you! :)

Oh, and I really wasn't going to go looking for the snake -- I'm not goofy. We have an empty lot next to us here on the island and I think he's living over there in the woods. :p

Okay -- I ate healthy today, but didn't keep track of the numbers until tonight and it has come out to this:

Total: 1447
Fat: 41 370 26%
Carbs: 170 596 42%
Protein: 117 466 33%

I suppose that's okay while I'm cycling for now -- I'll up the carbs a bit if I do extra long distances. I ate lots of good food today -- had cantaloupe, an apple, olives, chicken, a salad, etc. Yum, yum.

Sweet dreams guys!

=M=

06-08-2006, 05:27 PM

Sad but true, teeth cleaning isn't cheap! Hope your pup's feeling better.

montanamike

06-08-2006, 06:22 PM

Hibs,
My post count is so low because somehow my account got deleted and I had to reregister. Why ? I have no idea ! Maybe I'll ask Chi_town or Fitnessman to check on what happended for me.

Sorry about your Doggie problems. Godspeed on his recovery.

Hibiscus09

06-09-2006, 05:39 AM

Hi MM -- thanks about Nicky -- he's all better now -- sleeping by my feet as I type.

Thanks, M! I think he's doing better. Nicky is a Shih Tzu and sometimes just regurgitates hair balls -- like a cat. I try to get him to quit licking his hair and he doesn't seem to do that as much as he used to. The first time he did it was in our back yard when he was younger. I thought "Alien" was about to pop our of his belly. He's our second dog and the first one was a while ago. I was just staring, wondering if there is a doggie Heimlich maneuver or doggie 911 or what in the world I was supposed to do! :eek: Anyway, it's icky when he does that. Yesterday, it went beyond that and I think his belly was just bothering him.

Morning all! I just ate and am going to head to the new fitness center shortly. I walked through there once when they first opened it and it appeared to be a ton of machines (I can't remember what kind -- I was just glad to see it wasn't those damn hydraulic machines) and a few benches and dumbbells. Why don't they ever put squat racks in these places? I guess people don't do squat on vacation. ;)

Anyway, I'm feeling kind of good eating healthy and not drinking wine. I guess I'll blame being a wino on Brian. He's always tempting me and buying wine by the case. :eek: He doesn't do that at the beach -- thank goodness!

Today is off day from riding & tomorrow is a long ride (for me right now) -- 20 miles, I think.

I'll report back in later after the workout.

Have a super fantastic morning!!

GSCampbell

06-09-2006, 06:42 AM

Have a super fantastic morning!!

You too Hibs - enjoy the day and the weekend.

Hibiscus09

06-09-2006, 07:54 AM

Okie dokies -- so, I liked the new gym. :) I can't remember the brand of the machines they have -- but I actually liked them -- kind of felt like Hammer Strength stuff. The view was beautiful while warming up on the fancy smancy treadmill -- a really long lap pool, the marsh & water. Plus, the treadmill had a t.v. on it -- The Today Show was playing, but I didn't turn on the sound.

After warming up 5 minutes at 3.6mph and 4% incline, I did my workout.

This machine was kind of like a bi-lateral pulldown, so I'll call it that -- can't remember what it was called -- something funky

12 reps X 70lbs
10 reps X 80lbs
10 reps X 90lbs

*Oh, by the way -- he was way too young (and, oops -- I'm married!) -- but nice eye candy -- one of the employees at the fitness center. ;)

Low Row

12 reps X 60lbs
10 reps X 70lbs
10 reps X 80lbs

Hyperextensions*Yay -- I love doing these and don't have one at my home gym. I'm going to get one, though, and a sissy squat -- one of these days.

4 sets X 15 reps each set

Incline Chest Press using Dumbells*This was too funny. I've been so slack & not so strong anymore, but everyone in this gym was using 8lb dumbbells or 20 & 30lbs on the machines. They looked at me like I was a freak of nature.

12 reps X 20lb dbs
10 reps X 25lb dbs
10 reps X 30lb dbs
6 reps X 35lb dbs

**Asked the dude if they had a pec dec -- nopesies. They have a funky cable looking set-up -- but, I wasn't in the mood to learn how to use it today.

Dumbbell Flyes

12 reps X 15lb dbs
10 reps X 20lb dbs
10 reps X 20lb dbs
8 reps X 20lb dbs

That was all I did today. I may actually frequent this gym regularly. :p Oh, and I stretched between sets like a good girl.

Live long and prosper.

Hibiscus09

06-09-2006, 07:58 AM

Hey GSC! :) I just saw your post because I'm a ditzy broad. :D I didn't even realize today was the beginning of the weekend. I plan on being on a permanent weekend until July 5th. :D

Hope you have a great weekend!

kimsquit

06-09-2006, 08:50 AM

Nice workout cutie!

Hibiscus09

06-09-2006, 09:17 AM

Thanks hot stuff! :)

joed

06-09-2006, 10:41 AM

If anyone deserves a nice vacation with a fancy gym nearby it's you hibby. Enjoy yourself.

Flynn

06-09-2006, 11:33 AM

Thanks hot stuff! :)

Hey, enough of that young lady. Don't encourage the pack ;). Have a great weekend!!!

Hibiscus09

06-09-2006, 02:50 PM

Awww, thanks joed! I'll be worthless by the time July 5th rolls around. :p Hope you have a great weekend!

Hi Flynn! :) I would never do that. ;)

Hibiscus09

06-09-2006, 03:25 PM

Today's grub:

Total: 1538 calories
Fat: 30 273 18%
Carbs: 208 755 50%
Protein: 122 489 32%

Hibiscus09

06-10-2006, 07:25 AM

Yippee! :) Did my 20 mile bike ride today -- first longer ride (longer for me, that is. ;) ). I'm still a turtle -- 14.11 average pace, but hey -- I'm just glad I finished. :p

According to Bicycle Magazine's computer, I burned approximately 628.53 calories on that ride -- it's all a guestimate because it depends on my weight, the weight of the bike, wind resistance, whether or not the ride was hilly, etc. -- but it's the estimate I'm going to use for this. I could wear my heartrate monitor, but if I put one more damn thing on my body I'm going to scare small children. :D

Anyhoo, I'm glad I carbed up yesterday & around this ride. :p

Gunn27

06-10-2006, 07:48 AM

Great work Hibby, no way you're a turtle! Have a great weekend. :)

Hibiscus09

06-11-2006, 05:40 AM

Thank you, sweetie! :)

I did have a great day yesterday -- long bike ride, going to the pool, hit balls out on the range for an hour or so, then Britt and I rode to Charleston to go out to dinner with her b-friend, Derrick. We went to see "The Break Up" -- I thought it was cute until the very end. Dangit! :( We didn't get to bed until 2:00a.m. and then, I woke up at 8:00. I need more sleepy time than that! :D

So, today is golf lesson at 10:00 and instead of doing my ride, I may take a power nap and then head to the fitness center to lift something and do cardio there. We'll see. . .

I hope you guys have a very Happy Sunday!

Oh -- and rut roh -- my numbers went to Hell in a handbasket yesterday :eek: :

Total: 1111
Fat: 32 286 26%
Carbs: 147 530 48%
Protein: 73 291 26%

Not good, boys and girls. :p

Gunn27

06-11-2006, 08:02 AM

Have a nice nap and enjoy the rest of your Sunday. Oh yeah, remember to eat! :)

jaguarr

06-11-2006, 08:56 AM

Sounds like you had a great day and all, Hibby, but what about the snake? :)

jag

Hibiscus09

06-11-2006, 01:58 PM

Rut roh -- I've done my golf lessons & my long nap -- but no exercise yet! :p I think I will get out there and do my ride, but since I've waited so long -- and it's hot as Hades outside -- I'll head out around 7:00, so I don't melt.

My lesson was fun, fun. I'm picking things up very quickly that she's showing me and what she's showing me is really helping with my little issues. She mentioned us doing a teach and play lesson, so I think after the next lesson, we may do one of those where she goes out on the course with me. Cool beans and all that.

Gunn, I don't know what it is about the heat that makes me less hungry, but I'm going to definitely have to get my nutrition in line so I won't bonk on the bike. Luckily, tomorrow isn't a riding day on my schedule so I won't have to worry about getting in so many carbs. Hope you've had a nice Sunday!!

jag, I haven't seen Mr. Snake since I warned him that it wasn't going to be purty if he brought his slinky ass in my yard every again. :D I'm meaner than I look. ;)

Brittany is taking a nap now -- this is a napping kind of place -- :p -- but when she wakes up, I may see if I can talk everyone into heading out for dinner later after my ride. :p

Hope ya'll have all had a really nice Sunday. I'm feeling super relaxed and I likey. :p

GREENFEATHER

06-11-2006, 05:20 PM

I took a power nap earlier as well. Looks like I broke my toe friday, I kicked the damned trap bar and 400 lbs doesn't move too well. 2006 ain't starting off too well for me! :mad:

Hibiscus09

06-11-2006, 05:36 PM

Ooooh -- Rob -- I'm sorry!! I've never done that -- but just when I've hit mine on stuff, I think bad words $#@&! -- real bad words. :eek: ;) I hope your toe gets better soon!

I've been lazing around tonight with my family watching television. A very LAZY day for me! :)

Gunn27

06-11-2006, 05:48 PM

I took a power nap earlier as well. Looks like I broke my toe friday, I kicked the damned trap bar and 400 lbs doesn't move too well.Good grief man, you are constantly beating yourself up. Take it easy on that toe. :)

jaguarr

06-11-2006, 08:20 PM

jag, I haven't seen Mr. Snake since I warned him that it wasn't going to be purty if he brought his slinky ass in my yard every again. :D I'm meaner than I look. ;)

Do snakes even HAVE asses? :confused:

jag, persisting despite the fact that Hibby just TOLD him that she's meaner than a snake... :eek:

Hibiscus09

06-12-2006, 03:14 AM

Well, I am. :)

I am an early riser today -- I've been sleeping too much. :p We decided to all head to the market last night and just make custom salads. I added some chicken to it when I got home and voila! That was easy supper.

I believe the gym, a bike ride and hitting golf balls are on the agenda today. I don't think we'll go to the pool -- I have a bit of a sunburn. :eek:

Oh -- and it's my sweetie's birthday today, so we have some celebrating to do! :)

ChocoChick

06-12-2006, 05:04 AM

I took a power nap earlier as well. Looks like I broke my toe friday, I kicked the damned trap bar and 400 lbs doesn't move too well. 2006 ain't starting off too well for me! :mad:

ROFL!!! Sorry to laugh, GF, but "2006 ain't starting off too well for me" got me. Is it June where you are, too? :D

ChocoChick

06-12-2006, 05:06 AM

Speaking of snakes... I think yours is visiting me. My husband and I were out for a walk on Friday night when we saw this big stick on the sidewalk. Just as I was about to kick it out of our way, it moved and hissed at us! :eek: Fearless hubby steered us into the street and away from the now moving stick.

eek.

Good job on the bike rides -- 20 miles would probably kill me. The most I've done is ~9 miles and that was 4.5 to the ice cream shop with my kids and 4.5 back :D

Have a fun time with your sweetie today!

Hibiscus09

06-12-2006, 05:08 AM

:eek: There have been so many critters so far while we've been here that I'm starting to dream about them. Last night, I had a dream that it rained and there were snakes, frogs -- even fish (LOL) on the roads everywhere. I was riding my bike and trying to steer around them. :D

I'm feeling a little queasy this morning. I think between Brittany's cold and the dog throwing up -- I've been diseased. :eek: Yuck! (or it could be the wine I drank last night -- pooey -- and I had been doing so well while here at Kiawah. Pooters. Pooters. Pooters!)

GSCampbell

06-12-2006, 06:43 AM

Enjoy your queasy, pukey, critter-filled morning Hibs! It can only get better, right? :D

Hibiscus09

06-12-2006, 10:30 AM

Thanks, GSC! :)

I've been blech/yucko all morning -- feeling a little green. I decided to head to the gym anyway and do shoulders/bis/tris.

I did 4 sets of alternating dumbbell curls -- 12 reps each -- then, I did 3 tri-sets of military presses, hammer curls and overhead tricep extensions -- 12 reps each, then I did 3 supersets of lateral & rear delt raises -- 12 reps. I finished it all off with 3 sets of tricep kickbacks -- 12 reps each. That was it. I need to conserve energy for birthday celebrating. ;)

Ya'll be good!

jaguarr

06-12-2006, 10:44 AM

ROFL!!! Sorry to laugh, GF, but "2006 ain't starting off too well for me" got me. Is it June where you are, too? :D

LOL! I wondered the same thing, too. :D

Happy Monday, Hibby, and happy birthday to your hubby! Maybe he'll get to show you his moving stick later, if he's lucky. LOL!

jag

Hibiscus09

06-12-2006, 10:48 AM

Hiya Jag! :)

Rut roh -- I just took some Emetrol and then noticed the bottle says it expired in 2004. :eek: Guess I haven't cleaned out the medicine cabinet lately. LOL If it doesn't kill me, maybe it will make this nausea go away. :p

Heading out to buy "lucky" b-day boy a surprise. ;)

Hibiscus09

06-13-2006, 04:02 AM

Good morning sunshines! :)

I woke up bright and early at 6:00a.m. while on vacation. Yuck. :p

I've now drugged myself well -- with about 16oz of java :eek: -- and also had 24oz. of water -- I will have to tinkle on my bike ride this morning -- and next, is walking the doggie & heading out.

Luckily, today's schedule says an "easy" 10. I have no problems with "easy" (as far as bike riding is concerned. ;) :D )

I don't know what's on the agenda for the rest of the day. Perhaps I'll go to the gym and do some leg stuff. I imagine if I'm going to get any leg days in, I should do them on "easy" day with the bike or off day. Yesterday was off day and I was too queasy for it to happen then -- although I was a good girl and did shoulders & bis. I'm feeling much better so far today.

I saw this lady going down the road about 10 minutes ago with two dogs that were the size of ponies. They looked like St. Bernards in the face and Great Danes in the body. Anyway, if either of them decided to take off she would have been able to do nada. :D

That's all I can think to blab about so far today.

Ya'll be sweet and play nice!

ChocoChick

06-13-2006, 04:41 AM

I notice that your post is conspicuously absent of celebration details. :D

Hibiscus09

06-13-2006, 06:01 AM

:D ;)

Morning dbflgirl! Where's that "innocent" smiley when I need one?

Okie dokes -- started feeling a bit queasy again this morning. What's up with morning queasiness? :eek:

Did my bike ride anyway -- 14.2mph average pace -- slowly picking up. I rode with a paceline in the last MS 150 for about 30 miles at an 18mph pace, so there's more speed in me. It is a pain here with the trails, curves in the trails, debris, small children, etc. :D

I saw a big alligator today in the water. It's rather overcast, so I figured they'd be out. When it's terribly hot they tend to go underwater and hang out.

Since it is looking like rain is imminent (we got a lot last night), I think I'll go hit golf balls early today so I can get in some practice.

Oh -- and yesterday's nutrition tally was not purty:

Total: 1235
Fat: 34 309 25%
Carbs: 122 447 37%
Protein: 114 457 38%

I guess I wasn't eating as much because I was sickly. :p

StlBarbie

06-13-2006, 06:08 AM

1235???
1235??????????
1235????????????
How are you riding on THAT??????????? :eek:

Okay ....... I'd have eaten my arm off by 4 pm!! :eek: :D

Look at those numbers .. great job HIBS!!!
You'll be so ready for the MS150!!!!!

How is the weather in your hood???

Have a good one!!!!!:)

kimsquit

06-13-2006, 08:18 AM

I hope you're feeling better soon, Hibs

your morning queasiness can't be what I think it means, can it?

:)

Hibiscus09

06-13-2006, 09:46 AM

I certainly hope not! :eek: He's had surgery in the last 6 weeks or so -- I can't remember -- so, let's all pray it took. :D

Hi Barb! I know -- not enough food. I don't like to eat when I'm queasy. :eek: You expend so much energy -- way more than I do -- that I can believe you need 3X as many calories as I do and still manage to stay much leaner. :)

jaguarr

06-13-2006, 10:49 AM

Happy Tuesday, Snake Hunter! :D

jag

Hibiscus09

06-13-2006, 01:07 PM

Thanks, birthday boy! :)

It's been raining all day and now we have a tornado watch. :rolleyes: I need sunshine!! :D

Hibiscus09

06-13-2006, 03:45 PM

Okay, so the local news is freaking me out. They keep playing this loud buzz and announcing that there's a tornado warning & talking about water spouts on the coast. They say we're going to get 35 to 45 mph winds tonight around 2:00 a.m. -- that should be lovely. It will keep me awake -- but I don't worry too much about the winds at that level -- but, they need to quit buzzing me with the scawy noise on the television. They also say to get away from windows -- this house has lots of windows. :eek: I guess it's to the laundry room! :D

dbx

06-13-2006, 03:58 PM

Hey, you know the media eats this stuff up. I think they actually get disappointed when tragedy doesn't strike after they build it up. But they will milk it for all it's worth.........as always. The winds will be annoying, but won't cause much damage at those speeds. It's the twistas ya gotta worry about Aunty Em :)

Just in case though, you better stay tuned in. Ya never know :(

Stay safe!

Edit: Perhaps a good smoke would calm you nerves? ;)

ChocoChick

06-13-2006, 04:07 PM

:Okie dokes -- started feeling a bit queasy again this morning. What's up with morning queasiness? :eek:

http://www.parsapc.com/images/baby%20pic/CAT2NEW5.JPG

Hibiscus09

06-13-2006, 04:57 PM

Ha,ha dbx -- I hope we're talking marijuana -- it's on my list of things to do before I'm 80. :)

I'm staying tuned in, have found a flashlight, etc. :D

dbflgirl -- I love babies so much -- I just hate being pregnant. Luckily, we've taken care of that issue. :) If I do end up pregnant, I'll name the baby after one of you guys on this site. :D

dbx

06-13-2006, 05:03 PM

Hibiscus09

06-13-2006, 05:06 PM

LOL :) Yep, sounds like a perfectly normal name to me.

Here's today's food fun:

Total: 1545
Fat: 41 370 24%
Carbs: 171 607 40%
Protein: 139 554 36%
Alcohol: 0 0 0%

That 0% alcohol thing makes me sad. :( :D

joed

06-13-2006, 11:04 PM

Mornin' Ms. Hibby, it's gonna be a terrific wednesday. I'd turn the tv off & relax. You're on vacation. Don't let some hysterical wanna-be actor with a day job as a weatherguy get you upset.

Hibiscus09

06-14-2006, 04:39 AM

Morning joed. Thank you, sweetie. :)

I slept in until 7:30 this morning and whatever went on last night did not wake me up. There are palm fronds everywhere in the yard, but I guess I won't bother collecting them until tomorrow as the wind is supposed to be in the 25 to 30ish mph range today, so more will be coming down.

I'm not going to bike ride in that wind and with all the road debris out there, so I'll go to le gymnasium later this morning after I've eaten and let it settle. I don't even know if they have stationary bikes in the gym, so I'll decide what cardio I'm doing when I get there. Other than that, I'm doing leggies. It's been a while since I've touched any leg machines, so this should be demeaning. :D

Happy Wednesday guys!

ChocoChick

06-14-2006, 05:10 AM

Glad you guys are ok. :)

Hibiscus09

06-14-2006, 05:17 AM

Thanks, dbflgirl! I didn't expect to be blown away but was thinking all the wind might keep me awake or knock out the electricity. Britto is a chicken and was freaking out making sure we had flashlights, candles, lighters, etc. Poor baby. She even considered displacing her father and sleeping in my bed (she's 21! :D ) but decided not when I told her there was no way Nicky (shih tzu) was sleeping with me. I apologize to all dog lovers out there -- but Nicky does not sleep with me. :p I bought him a bed. :) He has a bed. I have a bed.

I was just thinking while reading several discussions on low T levels in other threads about hormones in general. I have forgotten to mention in my thread how completely better I feel since getting off birth control pills about 6 months ago. I have not seen the PMS monster once since I quit taking the pill. I had always thought it was just me getting older & hormonal changes that was making me turn into a demon possessed person for about 4 days out of each month. It was starting to become an out of body experience for me. :eek: However, ever since I quit taking bcps (I've been taking them since I was 20 years old), the evil entity has left my body.

I don't know why I'm sharing. It's just something I was thinking about. I'm so glad to be off those damn things. :D

fitnessman

06-14-2006, 05:24 AM

I know when my wife quit taking those pills her mood was better all month.

StlBarbie

06-14-2006, 05:32 AM

Glad that you are safe with no property damage!!

I hear ya on the bc .. no way .. no how .. I have several friends that have all had similiar experiences .... it's like the demon within!! :eek: :p

Have a great day Diane!! :)

Hibiscus09

06-14-2006, 05:35 AM

Hi fitty! :) Happy Wednesday! Yep -- normally I am pretty even keel and it takes a lot to upset me or make me bitchy. It was literally like an out-of-body experience when I was on those things for a few days each month. I would hear someone say something really nasty & then realize it was me! :eek: :D Even the kids would giggle and say, "Whoa! That time of the month?"

Plus, all the physical symptoms have gone away too -- I'm not super bloated, etc. Yippee!

I have been quite angelic :) since I quit taking them. :p

Hibiscus09

06-14-2006, 05:37 AM

Hi Barb! :) I'm glad also -- they kept saying stay away from rooms with windows & in this house that leaves us with the laundry room or the toilet closet in the master bath. I don't want to go hugging a toilet. :D

Happy Wednesday to you!

ChocoChick

06-14-2006, 05:42 AM

Thanks, dbflgirl! I didn't expect to be blown away but was thinking all the wind might keep me awake or knock out the electricity. Britto is a chicken and was freaking out making sure we had flashlights, candles, lighters, etc. Poor baby. She even considered displacing her father and sleeping in my bed (she's 21! :D ) but decided not when I told her there was no way Nicky (shih tzu) was sleeping with me. I apologize to all dog lovers out there -- but Nicky does not sleep with me. :p I bought him a bed. :) He has a bed. I have a bed.

We end up with 3 kids in our bed when we have storms! :eek:

I was just thinking while reading several discussions on low T levels in other threads about hormones in general. I have forgotten to mention in my thread how completely better I feel since getting off birth control pills about 6 months ago. I have not seen the PMS monster once since I quit taking the pill. I had always thought it was just me getting older & hormonal changes that was making me turn into a demon possessed person for about 4 days out of each month. It was starting to become an out of body experience for me. :eek: However, ever since I quit taking bcps (I've been taking them since I was 20 years old), the evil entity has left my body.

I've been off bc pills for ~9 years now and I am so glad. I think synthetic hormones are awful. Can't imagine why they are on the market, really.

Hibiscus09

06-14-2006, 05:47 AM

LOL on kids in the beds. Brittany was a cult watcher of "The Wizard of Oz" when she was younger. She watched it over and over. Every single time a tornado watch/warning came on television, she's get under the dining room table and sit. :D I guess she didn't want to meet the witch. :eek:

Hibiscus09

06-14-2006, 06:22 AM

Okie dokes -- I have to start my day now.

Just one more public service announcement before I go:

Isopure Chocolate Whey + coffee does not = hot chocolate. I think I'm going to puke. :eek: :p

That's all.

dbx

06-14-2006, 06:31 AM

I have not seen the PMS monster once since I quit taking the pill. I had always thought it was just me getting older & hormonal changes that was making me turn into a demon possessed person for about 4 days out of each month.

Well, some of us have wives who haven't taken the pill in years, but somehow still manage to fit your description ^ LOL.

Glad to hear all is well. So I guess you didn't hear, "I'll get you my pretty, and your little dog too" while you were starting to doze off? :)

GSCampbell

06-14-2006, 06:48 AM

I have forgotten to mention in my thread how completely better I feel since getting off birth control pills about 6 months ago.

Hmmmmm, maybe I should stop taking the pill as well . . . :D

Good to hear all is OK in your neck of the woods Hibby.

Hibiscus09

06-14-2006, 10:13 AM

Hi GSC! :D

Okie dokes -- I went to the gym to do leggies -- surprise, surprise.

Their equipment is called Technogym. Here's a link -- see that cardio thingie on the first page?

http://www.technogym.com/gate_en/

I think it looks kind of cool and the gym has one -- I got on it and it felt like inline skating. Maybe I'll give it a try one day while I'm here. Today was not that day. :p Have ya'll ever seen one of those?

Warmed up 7 minutes on the treadmill at 6% incline and 3.8mph

First I did this leg press thingie

http://www.technogymusa.com/_vti_g7_prodSel.aspx?id=10&idg=1&rpstry=11724_

-- which was very comfortable -- but mucho different from what I'm used to for a leg press. Anyway, it's been months since I've been on a leg press, so I just did what I could:

10 reps X 100lbs
10 reps X 140lbs
10 reps X 200lbs
6 reps X 240lbs

Next, I did this leg extension -- again it had been months, but this machine was pretty comfy too:

http://www.technogymusa.com/_vti_g7_prodSel.aspx?id=11&rpstry=11724_

10 reps X 60lbs
10 reps X 80lbs
9 reps X 90lbs
8 reps X 100lbs

Next, was a hamtractor machine. I love hamtractors, but this thing just could not be adjusted correctly. It had a food adjustment and a seat adjustment, but the pad that is supposed to sit on top of my thighs (at my old gym) hit at mid shin and it hurt like hell as the weights got higher. Me no likey -- only did two sets on this:

10 reps X 60lbs
10 reps X 60lbs

*screw that. :p

I headed over to do SLDLs with dumbbells

10 reps holding 20lb dbs
10 reps holding 35lb dbs
8 reps holding 40lb dbs

Next, I did Bulgarian Split torture squats:

10 reps each leg holding 15lb dbs
10 reps each leg holding 20lb dbs
10 reps each leg holding 25lb dbs

That was enough -- legs were shaking and I felt queasy. Next, it's off to hit golf balls on the range.

jaguarr

06-14-2006, 10:16 AM

Just one more public service announcement before I go:

Isopure Chocolate Whey + coffee does not = hot chocolate. I think I'm going to puke. :eek: :p

Oh, thank GOD you posted this, Hibby. You just saved me from doing something stupid this morning! :eek: (Or not). LMAO! :D Nice leg workout!

jag

Hibiscus09

06-14-2006, 12:30 PM

Ha,ha jag -- thank you, I think. :D

YIPPPPEEEEEE!!

We won the trip to British Columbia!! I thought we weren't going to get to go, but Nissan says we do. Yeah Baby! August 6th - 11th! It's a family trip and we get to white water raft, zip line, do spa treatments :D , etc. Yoohoo!

That's all. :p

dbx

06-14-2006, 01:03 PM

joed

06-14-2006, 01:44 PM

Cool. What a vacation that will be!

ChocoChick

06-14-2006, 02:01 PM

Cool beans. Hibby. What did you win for?

jaguarr

06-14-2006, 02:07 PM

Congratulations on finding out you get to go on vacation while you're on vacation. :confused:

jag

Hibiscus09

06-14-2006, 02:38 PM

ha,ha jag -- I'm always on vacation -- when I'm not torturing myself in school. :p Thank you!

Thanks joed! :)

Thanks, dbflgirl! I'm sure it was a sales incentive trip -- we won it through Nissan Motor Corporation.

jocularric

06-15-2006, 01:56 AM

Hey Hibby nice leg workout but it's your MS150 training that inspired me the most. I used to do those-ten years ago. Pat yourself on the back. You've got me back on the saddle again. I won't make it for our local MS150 ride but I might make it back to riding my bike to work again. Thanks! ;)

Hibiscus09

06-15-2006, 04:21 AM

Morning, joc! :) You're welcome! Your state is beautiful and perfect for riding. I always tell Brian that if something happens to him, I'm moving to Colorado.

ChocoChick

06-15-2006, 04:31 AM

Does B work at Nissan? Ooooh, lucky you!!! :)

fitnessman

06-15-2006, 04:47 AM

jocularric

06-15-2006, 04:50 AM

Hibby you and your family are welcome in Colorado any time. We came to Colorado go school and decided to stay.

Perfect for riding? Well you certainly have a wide range of environments to choose from. You can start with a cold mountain ride in the morning and end with a flat hot desert ride by noon. One favorite MS150 route ends with a seven mile climb from the Arkansas River to the Royal Gorge bridge. What a way to end riding 150 miles.

Hibiscus09

06-15-2006, 05:00 AM

LOL -- well, I guess I meant perfect because been I've been there they have such nicely marked off bike lanes on the roads. In South Carolina, if there are any lanes at all -- and often there are not, they are wide enough for the bike tires, but not for the body that may be sitting on the bike. :D S.C. is not a very cycling friendly state. :p

That would be a rough way to end the MS150! :eek: Ours is about 20 miles of what you would call flats, but we call hills -- and then it's flat the rest of the way. Yay! :D

Good morning, everyone! My quads, hamstrings and glutes are all sore, sore, sore today. :p I have to do a 10 mile ride, so I may as well stop whining. :p

Hibiscus09

06-15-2006, 05:53 AM

Ummm, and my nutrition yesterday was:

Total: 1129
Fat: 35 315 29%
Carbs: 111 413 37%
Protein: 94 374 34%

Yikes and Jiminy Crickets! I'm usually a big eater, so I don't know what my problem has been down here. I'd best be paying closer attention. I'm eating breakfast this morning before my bike ride, so I don't fall over and get eaten by an alligator. :eek:

We just figured out our passports expired two months ago. We can renew them by mail, but have to head out to get new photos made today. Having a photo taken every 10 years sucks -- I'm always shocked by the 10 years of damage. :eek: :D

dbx

06-15-2006, 06:21 AM

We just figured out our passports expired two months ago. We can renew them by mail, but have to head out to get new photos made today. Having a photo taken every 10 years sucks -- I'm always shocked by the 10 years of damage. :eek: :D

In my case I'll be glad when it's time to renew again. I'm surprised I didn't get denied boarding these past years due to the horrible photo on mine :)

Still no alcohol in that diet? Or (in Church Lady voice) did we conveniently forget to include that? :cool:

Hibiscus09

06-15-2006, 07:22 AM

Still no alcohol baby! :D

jaguarr

06-15-2006, 07:59 AM

dbx:
http://uplink.space.com/attachments/344129-church_lady.jpg

:D

Mornin', Hibilicious!

jag

montanamike

06-15-2006, 05:45 PM

Hi Hib.

Nice going on your riding and staying off the booze.

Hibiscus09

06-15-2006, 06:10 PM

Hi everyone -- I've been busy all day!

Hiya jag! :)

Thanks, Mike!

Okay, so I went to Charleston and hung out with Brittany all day shopping and stuff. We had to get passport photos made and, of course, clothes shop. ;)

I didn't return until later today -- I guess around 6:00 and did my 10 miles then. After that, I rode my bike on to the store to get a Greek turkey wrap (no dressing) because I was starving as I hadn't eaten since breakfast. :eek:

Now, we're going to watch some mindless television and go sleepy. :)

dbx

06-15-2006, 07:55 PM

dbx:
http://uplink.space.com/attachments/344129-church_lady.jpg

:D
jag

Excellent!

Hibiscus09

06-16-2006, 05:30 AM

Well now, isn't that special? :)

Morning everyone! I was very happy to remember this morning that today is off day from cycling.

I do, however, have a golf lesson this morning at 10:00. :) I HAVE to clean house today, much as I don't want to. I tried to surprise Brian and blow off the driveway and porches (because Alberto left a mess), but I couldn't get the damn blower to start. I pulled and pulled that thing and couldn't get it going. Pooters.

What else? Ummmmm. . . . oh, yeah -- I'm going to the gym this afternoon to do back and chest.

Other than that, I think I'll chill.

Ya'll be good and HAPPY FRIDAY!!

ms_mac

06-16-2006, 05:37 AM

All this talk about riding is making me want a bike. Sounds like fun!

Congrats on the trip, by the way. I have never been to BC but I hear the mountains are some pretty. Have fun!

Flynn

06-16-2006, 06:30 AM

Well now, isn't that special? :)

Morning everyone! I was very happy to remember this morning that today is off day from cycling.

I would be happy to remember that there's a 'day-on' with cycling...can you tell that I really 'like' bike riding when it's not strolling ;). Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend!!!!!!!!!

Hibiscus09

06-16-2006, 10:21 AM

Thanks Flynn! I love cycling, but sometimes the little leggies like to rest. :)

Thanks ms_mac! :) You should get a bike and then, after your contest and your half-marathon you could bike a century. :D ;)

Hibiscus09

06-16-2006, 10:34 AM

I forgot to say -- I took my golf lesson today and did well, but then I let the time get away from me and hit balls for 2 hours and 15 minutes in total. :eek: My back started aching and that's the only reason I checked the time. :p

ChocoChick

06-16-2006, 10:48 AM

I'm with Ms.Mac - this makes me want to get a bike! Not sure where I'd ride it though... :confused:

jaguarr

06-16-2006, 01:53 PM

Oh, well isn't that nice? Little Miss Putt-Putt likes to go flirt like a little tart with the golf pro before she goes for a bike ride? Who's your riding partner? Let me guess....is it....SATAN?!

http://www.countrykeepers.com/images/church_lady.jpg

:D

jag

Hibiscus09

06-16-2006, 02:02 PM

LMAO! Just trying to keep my tingly parts happy. :D

Here's the golfing pro who's giving me lessons:

http://www.wedgewoodgolf.com/images/preisinger_head.jpg

jaguarr

06-16-2006, 02:15 PM

LMAO! Just trying to keep my tingly parts happy. :D

Here's the golfing pro who's giving me lessons:

http://www.wedgewoodgolf.com/images/preisinger_head.jpg

You're not exactly discouraging me from asking for photos, Miss Putt-Putt. :D

jag

StlBarbie

06-17-2006, 05:47 AM

LMAO! Just trying to keep my tingly parts happy. :D

Here's the golfing pro who's giving me lessons:

http://www.wedgewoodgolf.com/images/preisinger_head.jpg

AW HIBS!!
I was so sure it would be a HOTTIE of the male persuasion!!! :p

Have a great weekend!!
How far are you planning on riding???

Hibiscus09

06-18-2006, 03:35 AM

LOL, Barb -- sadly, no -- a female. It's a darn shame! ;)

Well, my long ride was supposed to be 25 miles for this week and I went 10. :p I wasn't tired or anything -- just didn't do it. Luckily, Brian and Brian, Jr. have finally arrived at Kiawah and I'll have a biking partner this week. I do better with a partner -- otherwise I get bored.

Today is golfing. I'll be glad to actually be playing the game rather than hitting balls out on the practice range.

Happy Father's Day!!

dbx

06-18-2006, 07:20 AM

Well, my long ride was supposed to be 25 miles for this week and I went 10. :p I wasn't tired or anything -- just didn't do it.

This is unacceptable!!! There is still time to complete your misssion. :)

mom24boys

06-19-2006, 05:33 AM

Morning Diane, sounds like a good reason to me LOL ( I just didnt...hehehe) How the vacay life treating ya? Have A happy Monday.

ChocoChick

06-19-2006, 05:35 AM

Morning, Hibby :)

What's on the agenda today?

Hibiscus09

06-19-2006, 05:51 AM

Good morning! Happy Monday!

dbx, is was perfectly acceptable to me. :p I've been getting plenty of bike time lately. I should have never started the running tally in my signature line. I have no idea if it's correct anymore. I'll have to look at my schedule. I know the first week of training, I missed the first 8 miler because I didn't have my bike from the bike shop yet. Other than that, I've only missed the last 15 miles of my long ride this past week. Anyway, I hate math and don't like to add, subtract, multiply or divide. :D

Hi Lisa! Vacation life is great! I feel so relaxed now. I'm really getting into my golfing too -- I could become a permanent golfing slug. ;)

Hi dbflgirl! On the agenda today is some sort of lifting workout this morning -- I think I'll do a lighter, higher rep leg routine. And around noon -- more golfing!

We went golfing yesterday and the weather was beautiful - mid-80s and sunny! The first year I golfed, Brian had me tee up the ball the entire game (to avoid frustration). I think that's a great idea for new golfers. Plus, we have a double par rule. If the ball isn't in the hole by then, just put it in your pocket. :D Then I took a year and a half off completely & did my contests and the first semester of grad school torture. Yuck. Now, I'm back at the golfing and after three lessons, am doing much better. I'm playing entirely off the ground and yesterday my score was as good as my first year teeing it up! Go me. :p

When it gets postworthy, I'll let ya'll know. :) That will probably be next year if I'm lucky.

Speaking of golf & since I'm blabbing away -- I was happy to see Ogilvie sneak the U.S. Open right out from under Mickelson's nose yesterday.

That's all.

Hibiscus09

06-19-2006, 08:14 AM

Okie dokes -- rushing around late for golf. :p

This was a quickie today ( :) ), but the 60 rep sets made me nauseated. :p

Superset Step-Ups with Squat Presses

Step-Ups

20 reps each leg w/10lb, 15lb, 20lb, 20lb dumbbells

Squat Presses*Went really low and was dying doing this superset. Blech.

20 reps X 4 sets X 10lb, 15lb, 20lb, 20lb dumbbells

Crunches

4 sets X 25 reps on Swiss Ball

That's all I had time for, but it was a nice aerobic workout and my shoulders and leggies were burning because I was moving along so quickly. :p

Be good!

ChocoChick

06-19-2006, 08:37 AM

What is a squat press? I'm always on the lookout for new forms of torture :)

jocularric

06-19-2006, 01:16 PM

SQUAT PRESS

How to do it .

* Place a barbell on Your upper back.

* Set your feet shoulder-width apart.

* Lower your body and push the bar up at the same time so the bar stays at the same height for the entire lift.

* When your arms are completely straight, pause, then slowly reverse the movement.

Did I get it right Hibby? Is this what you where doing? That's an impressive movement. You Go girl.

Hibiscus09

06-19-2006, 01:18 PM

I just rest the dumbbells on my shoulders and squat down as low as possible, come back up to standing position and do a standing Arnold press -- bring the dbs back down to my shoulders and I'm ready to squat again, and so on. . . :)

Man, it wasn't real bright doing that workout before I headed out to golf. My legs were okay, but my shoulders were achy! :eek:

Rest time. :)

Hibiscus09

06-19-2006, 01:19 PM

LOL -- no, joc -- but that sounds much more difficult! :eek: I'll have to give that a try. :)

jocularric

06-19-2006, 01:36 PM

You're version is still good--impressive with that round of golf added on.

I haven't tried squat presses yet but I feel my coordination with them is going to be worse than it is on overhead squats.

ChocoChick

06-19-2006, 01:59 PM

I haven't tried squat presses yet but I feel my coordination with them is going to be worse than it is on overhead squats.

I sneak into the women's room -- which is always empty -- whenever I am trying something that requires coordination. Mostly because I don't have any :D

Hibiscus09

06-19-2006, 02:44 PM

:D -- you should see me attempting Bulgarian squats. :eek:

dbx

06-19-2006, 03:31 PM

Looks like a great workout. Those routines would certainly wind me. Perhaps you were making up for that low mileage bike ride. Hmm....... :)

Mark1T

06-19-2006, 06:56 PM

Hi Hibbie! I have a friend that just got a hernia from doing Bulgarian squats. Eeek!

Have a happy Tuesday :)

GSCampbell

06-19-2006, 07:40 PM

Sorry I haven't been around much Hibbs - you rock my world with hotness even in absentia! :D

Hibiscus09

06-20-2006, 04:36 AM

Morning all! :)

LOL dbx -- I'll make sure to have my bike riding act together this week. ;)

Hi Mark! Yuck! Don't jinx me! :)

Hi GSC! You're a sweetie!

Okie dokes -- I'm so glad I don't have golf on the agenda today. I'm loving golfing, but my upperbody needs a little rest. I'm going to turn in my bike riding mileage today and if little B ever wakes up today, ask if he wants to go to the movies. Once school is out -- whenever little B can -- he prefers to stay up all night, sleep all day -- a vampire in training. :) Fortunately, he's on the cross country team so that schedule is not possible when we're in Columbia.

Britto went to an after-exam party last night at the medical school in Charleston and called to say she was staying there for the evening. She's a good child (21 years old now :eek: ) and knows I'll spank her or put her in time out ( :D ) if she drinks and drives. She's really good about calling me to let me know where she is and what she's doing. Little B is the same way. I like children who report their whereabouts.

First day of summer is today! It's 91 and getting muggy as heck at Kiawah. That means Columbia (aka, HELL) might be slightly uncomfortable for a while.

Ya'll have a super-terrific Tuesday!!

ChocoChick

06-20-2006, 04:40 AM

We're sharing your weather, Hibby. Blech.

Hope you have a great day. What movie are you planning to see?

Hibiscus09

06-20-2006, 04:51 AM

Morning, dbflgirl! :) My adult child and my almost adult child want to see both "Over the Hedge" and "Cars." :eek: :D If I go with just little B today (due to Britt's partying ways ;) ), we'll probably be seeing "Over the Hedge."

Hibiscus09

06-20-2006, 09:47 AM

Okay, I waited until 11:30 to do my bike ride and just rode 10 miles in 85 degree heat and it's muggy out there. I walked out the front door and my sunglasses immediately fogged over so much that I had to take them off so I could see. I had to wipe them off twice during the ride. Hot, hot, hot. However, mission accomplished. :D

kimsquit

06-20-2006, 09:58 AM

mission accomplished. :D

well done, Hibby - you earned yourself some ice cream :p

I took my daughter to see "over the hedge" it was pretty funny!

ChocoChick

06-20-2006, 10:01 AM

We saw Over the Hedge a few weeks ago. Cars and the new Garfield movies are, um, treats yet to be had.

Sigh.

If only there was a way to read in the movie theater, I would enjoy the whole experience so much more :p

jaguarr

06-20-2006, 11:10 AM

:D -- you should see me attempting Bulgarian squats. :eek:

:D

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/burgessmw/Other%20Stuff/this_thread_is_worthless_without_pics.gif

jag

jocularric

06-21-2006, 02:44 AM

Ooh pictures would make it so much nicer. Please do demo them for us Hibby.

Question: What would be the advantage of doing Bulgarian Squats over Pistols.

Hibiscus09

06-21-2006, 03:50 AM

Morning, joc! Although I enjoy looking at photos of timber doing pistols ;) , I've never tried to do them myself. I don't know that I would have the balance to do them.

Hi jag! Ummmm, I do have my camera here but not the upload thingie -- although, photos of me attempting Bulgarian split squats would be quite humorous. :D I do plan on getting plenty of pics in Las Vegas and in British Columbia. :p

Hi dbflgirl! I love to read also, but have always enjoyed going to the movies. It's so much fun!

Okie dokie -- Mr. Brian is going to ride bikes with me this morning. He's brand new at road biking and braver than me, because he put the clipless pedals on his road bike right from the get go. I had my bike for a month or so before I did that because it took me a while to get used to being in that pitched forward position. Anyway, there are tons of stop signs, curves, children, etc. on the trails here, so we're going to get out extra early to avoid them. We may just head straight out onto the road, although they ticket you here for that. :p Normally, I ride half trail/half road on my route as where I can ride on the road is a little bit down the road from here.

Anyhoo, I'm sitting here looking like a sleepy head and rubbing my eyes. :p

I'll report back in later when I'm more fully awake.

Rise and shine boys and girls!!

Hibiscus09

06-21-2006, 05:04 AM

Woo-hoo! I always do better with partners to push me. We went 10.72 miles today at a 15.3mph pace. I've just been doing a 14.1 pace previously. Oh -- and all those 10 mile rides I've been logging have actually been approximately 12 miles -- I was doing my math wrong and my bike does not give me average pace. Math is always my downfall. :D Anyhoo, Brian's cyclocomputer does average pace for us. :p

Next, a golf lesson at 10:00. :D

HoosierHardGain

06-21-2006, 06:41 AM

Wow Hibby...you're a bike riding machine! You signing up for that Tour de France thingy?

Hibiscus09

06-21-2006, 09:09 AM

I love the song in your signature line, Hoosier! :) I'm doing the MS150 thing in September. :D

Just finished my golf lesson and spent around 2 hours out in the heat. It's getting toasty!

Next mission: to Charleston to renew passports & probably some fun stuff too.

Be good!

ChocoChick

06-21-2006, 09:58 AM

Oooh. I want to go to Charleston! It's on my list... I've got a long list ;)

mom24boys

06-22-2006, 05:13 AM

me too me too :) hiyas Diane :) Ready to turn golf pro yet?

Hibiscus09

06-22-2006, 05:23 AM

Ha,ha Lisa -- unfortunately, I'm never going to make the cut. Now, wouldn't that be a cool way to earn a living? I should have starting golfing when I was 3. :p

Hi dbflgirl! I love Charleston and Kiawah. One day we'll end up moving this way permanently.

Okie dokes -- did my 12 miler this morning with speedy Brian. :p He's definitely influencing my riding because I was so tired today, I think I would have opted not to head out at the crack of dawn on a bicycle. We did and it's over now. :D

It's hard to believe our long ride is supposed to be 30 miles on Saturday. I'm shooting for anywhere between 20 and 30, but Brian may be what makes me keep going.

Ya'll have a super day! I'm going to rest a bit and later today, we're golfing in the ph so comfortable Carolina heat & humidity. ;)

Hibiscus09

06-22-2006, 07:10 AM

Holy Crap -- 105 heat index is expected for today. Yuckola! :p

StlBarbie

06-22-2006, 05:36 PM

Have a great ride on Saturday and drink LOTS And LOTS of fluids!!!:)

Happy Thursday HIBS!! :)

Hibiscus09

06-23-2006, 05:40 AM

Hi Barb! :) Thanks so much -- I will definitely drink tons of fluids.

Happy Friday everyone! I'm so happy today is off day from riding. :p I'm going to head to the gym to do back/bis/abs and at 3:00, I have my last golfing lesson. I finally figured out how to come out of the sand yesterday. :D That's helpful. :p

Did I tell ya'll I went to see "Nacho Libre"? I can't remember. Anyway, it had about 10 minutes of good laughs and the rest was just beyond goofy and I wondered why I was being tortured (it wasn't my movie choice). I have enjoyed completely goofy before -- Napoleon Dynamite -- but, this movie just didn't do it for me.

I hope you guys have a great day! It's still toasty here. :p

ChocoChick

06-23-2006, 05:46 AM

Good luck with the ride! :)

mom24boys

06-23-2006, 05:50 AM

LOL thats one movie I have no plans on going too. Hope ya have a great weekend Diane.

dbx

06-23-2006, 05:53 AM

Did I tell ya'll I went to see "Nacho Libre"? I can't remember. Anyway, it had about 10 minutes of good laughs and the rest was just beyond goofy and I wondered why I was being tortured (it wasn't my movie choice). I have enjoyed completely goofy before -- Napoleon Dynamite -- but, this movie just didn't do it for me.

I hope you guys have a great day! It's still toasty here. :p

Nice to have an off day eh? I like Jack Black, but this movie doesn't look very tempting to me. I recall watching Napoleon D the 1st time and thinking, "What the hell?", until a 1/4 way into it I just busted out. Napoleon rules!

We had a T-storm w/hail come through here yesterday that dropped the temp from 95 to 65 while it came through! I welcomed it :)

Have a great Friday Hibby!

Favorite animal: The Liger :)

Flynn

06-23-2006, 07:22 AM

:D

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/burgessmw/Other%20Stuff/this_thread_is_worthless_without_pics.gif

jag

LOL! Morning Hib.

HoosierHardGain

06-23-2006, 07:56 AM

My two boys both want to see "Nacho Libre"...maybe mom24 can take them to see it!

Hibiscus09

06-23-2006, 11:24 AM

Maybe so -- sounds like she's up for it! :)

Hi Flynn! I guess my thread is useless. :D

Hi dbx! What's a liger? Yeah, 65 degrees sounds good to me right now.

Hi Lisa! :)

Thanks, dbflgirl! I need it. My traps feel like they are balled up into knots. It's kind of painful. This happened the last time I started road cycling and lasted about a month. At that time, the bike shop gave me narrower handlebars and a longer stem on my handlebars. After that, it went away. Now, it's back. :eek: I think the top tube on my road bike might be too long for me because I'm shortwaisted -- long arms & legs -- like a monkey. :p Anyway, I didn't research well enough back when I bought my bike and didn't know they had WSD (women's specific design) bicycles. Plus, my bike is a Bianchi Eros and I didn't know (and sure wasn't told) that there is a Bianchi Eros Donna (ding, ding bicycle shop people) made for women.

Anyhoo -- it hurts and now I'm taking Aleve and stretching on my stability ball to try to make my traps feel better. Plus, I do the general neck stretches.

Okie dokes -- now that I've finished that whining -- here's today's workout:

I can never remember what this machine is called -- kind of like a biangular pulldown -- but it doesn't have a knee pad (just a seat belt)

15 reps X 60lbs
10 reps X 80lbs
10 reps X 90lbs
8 reps X 100lbs

One Arm Dumbbell Rows

10 reps each arm X 20lb dumbbells
10 reps each arm X 30lb dumbbells
10 reps each arm X 35lb dumbbells
8 reps each arm X 40lb dumbbells

Hyperextensions

1 set X 20 reps with bodyweight
3 sets X 20 reps holding 10lb plate

DB Lat Pullovers*Bad idea! Traps didn't like that at all!

10 reps X 20lb dumbbells

Straight Arm Pulldowns*Traps could deal with this exercise

10 reps X 20lbs **Don't you hate the damn machines that tame your ego? I can usually do 60 to 90lbs or so on this exercise, but it was definitely a no go on this cable apparatus!

10 reps X 25lbs
10 reps X 25lbs

Alternating Dumbbell Curls

15 reps each arm X 15lb dumbbells
10 reps each arm X 20lb dumbbells
8 reps each arm X 25lb dumbbells
6 reps each arm X 25lb dumbbells, 5 reps each arm at 15lb dumbbells

Machine Curls*another ego taming machine. LOL

10 reps X 20lbs
10 reps X 25lbs
10 reps X 25lbs

This ab crunch machine thingie that put resistance on your legs and on your shoulders and when you crunched you were hit with resistance from both ends. :eek:

20 reps X 30lbs
20 reps X 35lbs
20 reps X 40lbs
20 reps X 40lbs *That crap was hard.

Voila! Off to golf!

freedom_myth

06-23-2006, 11:43 AM

:D

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jag

if we keep bumping this, maybe we can bully some picture posting!!!

freedom_myth

06-23-2006, 11:50 AM

you know boyscout even post video!

supadave

06-23-2006, 04:27 PM

Those are great, Hibber!! It's always a pleasure seeing your pictures. Good to see you still at it.

Hibiscus09

06-23-2006, 06:17 PM

dbx

06-23-2006, 08:24 PM

Thanks, Dave! I love hearing from you! :) I can't leave those pics up for long -- I hate posting old photos. :p I think they're going bye bye now -- but I'm glad you liked them!

Hope life is treating you well!

Hibby, those pics are breath taking. Wow. All I can say is WOW!!! Where did you get that..........and the size of those........oh my.....just wow! ;)

freedom_myth

06-23-2006, 08:51 PM

...Hi Flynn! I guess my thread is useless. :D

Hi dbx! What's a liger? Yeah, 65 degrees sounds good to me right now...

that is too funny, my 8 year old was watching that movie AGAIN today and he paused the picture of the liger and he drew it, then he hit replay on that dance skit, and it looked like he was trying to learn it step by step. oh noooooooo.....

freedom_myth

06-23-2006, 08:53 PM

...I can't leave those pics up for long -- I hate posting old photos. :p I think they're going bye bye now -- but I'm glad you liked them...

why do i feel left out of the loop, standing in the hall, with a "kick me" sign slapped on my back !?!? LOL ;-)

Hibiscus09

06-24-2006, 02:42 AM

ha,ha fm -- well, I'm I'm guessing it's from the movie I kind of remember that stupid man drawing them -- (t)ligers? By the way, I liked the skinny one -- everytime he smiled it made me laugh (for a while). I can't even remember their names. You can tell I wasn't real focused after a little bit of that craziness. How do you have a copy of that movie? :eek: ;)

Umm, thanks dbx -- I decided to delete those pics. I just don't do well with posting photos lately. :p

Morning all! Someone please tell me it's not 5:30 in the morning and I'm not going to head out on a bike at 6:00 in the morning. :eek: It's not even light yet. I'm definitely not going out until I see some light. :eek:

That's all.

Dogmama

06-24-2006, 04:35 AM

Hibs - the morning is the ONLY time to ride. I laughed about your heat index of 105 degrees. In Tucson - "we don't need no stinkin' heat indexes" - when it is 105 degrees, it IS 105 degrees! And the sun has no mercy. We're the skin cancer capital of the world. They test sunglasses in Tucson.

It is 85 degrees at 4:30 AM. The minute I see a sliver of daylight, I'm out of here on my bike. Figure by 7:00 AM it will be too hot.

So, get on your bike & ride - or I'll tattle on you at the "other" board!!

Hibiscus09

06-24-2006, 05:04 AM

Hey Dogmama! :) NO tattling! :D

I did ride my bike this morning and did great! We headed out at 6:00a.m. and that felt wonderful as it actually felt a little cool -- yay for no humidity! And, ummmm DUUUHHHHH -- I can be such a blonde sometimes. I was trying to keep at Brian's cadence and realized I was pedaling at least 1.5 times -- maybe a bit more for his every rotation. Then, ding, ding, ding -- I figured out he was on the largest spoke. I switched over -- and voila -- like magic boys & girls -- I could go faster. LOL

So, today we did 26 miles at a 16mph pace. My max speed was 19.79mph -- so I'll take it. We didn't make it to 30 miles because Brian had a tee time. :D

Kiawah is perfectly flat, so I never thought to change my gears. Doy.

I actually felt like a cyclist a little bit today. I'm not sure what to do for fueling my rides, but today I had 1/2 an English muffin before I headed out (Thomas makes cool multi-grain English muffins with 8 grams of fiber!). Then, on the ride, I drank a bunch of water & half a Gatorade. Next, I'm going to have the other half of muffin with some Allfruit with a whey shake/glutamine/amino acids.

YAY!

Hope that works. ;) According to Bicycle Magazine's estimate, I burned approximately 875 calories. :eek:

joed

06-24-2006, 08:09 AM

Mornin' Ms. Hibby. Those calories you burned should make up for whatever sinfulness you ate (or drank) this week. Have a terrific weekend.

Hibiscus09

06-24-2006, 11:51 AM

Thanks, joed! :) I need to figure out how to do my nutrition while doing this cycling thing. The calorie burn will keep going up further. :eek:

I meant to tell you guys that yesterday when I was doing my biceps, the vein I had during my contest popped out all purty from my shoulder completely down and across my bicep. I didn't figure I was lean enough for it to be showing itself, but I think I'm leaning up a bit here at Kiawah. :)

freedom_myth

06-24-2006, 08:55 PM

...I actually felt like a cyclist a little bit today. I'm not sure what to do for fueling my rides, but today I had 1/2 an English muffin before I headed out (Thomas makes cool multi-grain English muffins with 8 grams of fiber!). Then, on the ride, I drank a bunch of water & half a Gatorade. Next, I'm going to have the other half of muffin with some Allfruit with a whey shake/glutamine/amino acids...

and was creatine mixed in with your water or gatorade young lady? :-)

Hibiscus09

06-25-2006, 03:37 AM

Nope -- :) . I take creatine every once in a while, but don't want to while I'm doing so much cardio out in the heat. Plus, I just don't want to. :D

Happy Sunday all! I'm up at the crack of dawn again to go for a bike ride. My leggies are throbbing! :eek:

After that, it's golf at 10:00 with Brian and two of his friends.

Ya'll be good!

Hibiscus09

06-25-2006, 05:17 AM

Another 12 miler under my belt. :) It started raining pretty hard at about mile 5 and continued to rain on us for the rest of the way. Fun, fun. :p It's stopped now, so I guess we get to golf! :D

Hibiscus09

06-26-2006, 05:12 AM

Morning everyone! :)

I'm so happy today is an off day from cycling -- my leggies are fatigued! Today is supposed to be leg day (ummmm, I see a slight problem with this plan), so it may be shoulders/chest/tris. I hate doing shoulders/chest together, but I'll just do shoulders first as they need more help than my chest. :p

Hope ya'll have a glorious day!! HAPPY MONDAY!!

ChocoChick

06-26-2006, 06:34 AM

Good morning Hibby. Looks like there has been lots of bike riding in your week. :)

How did shoulders go?

mom24boys

06-26-2006, 06:38 AM

Happy monday back atcha :)

HoosierHardGain

06-26-2006, 07:04 AM

Hey Hibby...hope those legs recover...don't work them too hard, don't want ya to get overtrained.

Enjoy your Monday!

Hibiscus09

06-26-2006, 07:18 AM

Hi guys!

dbflgirl -- I just posted that this morning -- shoulders haven't gone yet. :p I think I'll do shoulders/hamstrings instead of what I previously posted.

Morning Lisa!

Hi Hoosier! It's difficult not to overtrain when training for this MS150 -- I just do what my schedule tells me to do. :p

This week's schedule is Tuesday - 10, Wednesday - 10, Thursday - 12, Saturday - 35, Sunday - 12 -- :eek: ;) It gets worse before it gets better. :D

We're expecting rain all week. If that happens, I think I'll just do the cardio equipment with televisions (LOL) at the Sanctuary Fitness Center. They have a cool inline skating machine I want to give a try.

I'm slugging it today. I just watched a special on "Sex and the City" and next, I'm going to eat meal #2, and then workout. It's looking like rain will be happening soon. I guess I'll take a break from hitting golf balls.

Be good!

Hibiscus09

06-26-2006, 10:43 AM

Well, the weather has been sunnier than I expected today, but there is a Hell of a storm coming off the ocean -- looks like thunder and lightening is a brewing. ;) I'm going to go sit out on the porch and read (in a metal chair) until it gets here. LOL

I did workout today:

I supersetted standing military presses with dumbbell SLDLs -- 4 sets -- 20 reps on the SLDLs and 12 reps on the military presses.

Then, I supersetted 3 sets of side laterals and rear delt raises.

I then did 4 sets of 15 of hamstring curls using the stability ball. Those things burned!

I finished off with 4 sets of step ups -- 20 reps each.

That's it -- I'm a little PMSy today, so that was all I had in me. :p

Ya'll be good!

ChocoChick

06-26-2006, 10:47 AM

We're expecting rain all week. If that happens, I think I'll just do the cardio equipment with televisions (LOL) at the Sanctuary Fitness Center. They have a cool inline skating machine I want to give a try.

What kind of machine is that? I am so jealous -- your gym sounds so much more interesting than mine. (Where's the pouty smiley when you need it??)

That's a pretty good wrokout for someone who's feeling pms-y. ;)

Hibiscus09

06-26-2006, 10:50 AM

Thanks, dbflgirl! :)

It's this:

[edit] Here's the link showing the chick doing it:

http://www.technogym.com/cardiowave/default.asp?pc=0&lng=1

Well, that didn't work -- anyway, just enter the site to see it. I'm sure it will make me sore as heck since I don't inline skate. It does look like it's going to be a rainy week here. :(

Very cool!

Well, the porch time lasted 60 seconds and I spent that time getting the flag and the umbrella down -- that storm was coming in fast. It's pouring now. :p

Hibiscus09

06-26-2006, 10:56 AM

Now it's sunny again and no rain. Guess I'll go sit on a towel and read afterall. :p

kimsquit

06-26-2006, 11:12 AM

Now it's sunny again and no rain. Guess I'll go sit on a towel and read afterall. :p

Where's the Hibbycam?

:)

mom24boys

06-27-2006, 06:08 AM

now thats a strange moving machine...i wonder if you use it you can inline skate on real skates??? ya know like practice? I cant skate either :)

Hibiscus09

06-27-2006, 06:23 AM

I don't know, Lisa. Brian, Jr. never learned to ride a bike when he was younger because he was ALWAYS on his scooter. Well, one day at Kiawah we put him on a bike to each him and he could ride immediately. Weird!

ha,ha Chris -- you may need the landscape setting to get all of me in the picture. :p

Good morning everyone! Happy Tuesday. It was raining a little this morning, so we set out and did our 10 mile "easy" ride on the beach cruisers. It was fun and we didn't have to worry about sliding around on the road on the skinny and smooth tires. :p

Next, Brian is heading out to golf and if it clears up a bit, I'll head to the pool.

Ya'll be good and have a fantastic day!

Oh -- and Brian, Jr. and I went to see "Over the Hedge" yesterday. It was a cute movie!

Mark1T

06-27-2006, 07:24 AM

Hi Hibbles!! Great work on the bike. I am very impressed. Here I am working my fingers out on the keyboard, ladeeda :p

Have a great day!

jaguarr

06-27-2006, 07:49 AM

Mornin', Hibby! Looks like you're racking up those bike miles! :cool:

jag

montanamike

06-27-2006, 08:05 PM

Mornin', Hibby! Looks like you're racking up those bike miles! :cool:

jag

Hibby has a great Rack :eek: I mean she is doing great racking up those miles. :p (sorry for the slip in my wording :) )

Keep focused Hibby, that MS150 will be here before you know it.
I hope you have a tan after being on that island for as long as you've been/will be ? Or should we call you Whitey ?

Take Care Hib !

Hibiscus09

06-28-2006, 05:30 AM

Morning everyone! :)

Our schedule said 10 miles and we did 12.5 today -- 10 is just seeming too short for our shorter rides. Anyway, a 16mph pace. Fun, fun!

A little later this morning, I'm heading to the pool with Brittany and her friend, Caroline.

Ya'll have a great day!

:)

ChocoChick

06-28-2006, 05:36 AM

StlBarbie

06-28-2006, 05:55 AM

WOW HIBS!!
Looks like you are doing awesome in your training and enjoying life as well!!
YOU GO GIRL!!! :D

:)HAPPY HuMp DAY!!!:)

mom24boys

06-28-2006, 05:58 AM

Mornin' Diane..have a great day at the pool.

Hibiscus09

06-29-2006, 06:39 AM

Morning, glories! :)

We enjoyed the pool yesterday -- I got a little sunburned. :eek: After that, Brian and I went out to golf 9 and I tried out a driver. I don't have a driver yet and have been trying out a few. They let me play with them when I try them out and they definitely improve my score. Anyhoo, I'm leaning towards a Cobra M Speed 12 degree offset with light flex. LOL -- how's that for bodybuilding talk? I can tell you having strong chest/back/leg muscles helps! :D

We've decided to take an entire day off today. We haven't had one in a while and the biking/lifting/golfing is starting to take their toll. So, today we are heading to Charleston to buy a driver for me & to see Superman. I love Superman. ;)

Ya'll have a super, duper day. My vacation time is almost over! Ohhhhhhhhhh nooooooooooo! We head back home on July 5th. Pooterville.

Ya'll be good boys and girls today! Play nicely with others!

Mark1T

06-29-2006, 07:09 AM

Have a wonderful day off, Hibbie :) p.s. You can handle a driver pretty well, no doubt. My guess is 250+ yards ;)

See ya!

Hibiscus09

06-29-2006, 09:51 AM

Ha,ha -- yeah right! :p I'll let you know how I do with it once I get it, but don't be counting on 250+ yardage! :p I'm think 180 to 200 on a good day. :D

Flynn

06-29-2006, 01:22 PM

Morning, glories! :)

We've decided to take an entire day off today. We haven't had one in a while and the biking/lifting/golfing is starting to take their toll.

Ya'll have a super, duper day. My vacation time is almost over! Ohhhhhhhhhh nooooooooooo! We head back home on July 5th. Pooterville.

Ya'll be good boys and girls today! Play nicely with others!

You have been working pretty hard during your VACATION Hib :eek:. Lets just say that mine are a little more relaxed - ok lazy ;). Enjoy your last few days!

joed

06-29-2006, 11:19 PM

Morning Miss Hibby. Hope you enjoy your last long weekend at the shore.

Hibiscus09

06-30-2006, 10:37 AM

Hi Flynn and joed! Thanks sweeties! :)

I'm about to head out to golf. I forgot to tell you guys that I did see Superman yesterday afternoon. I really enjoyed it! I stopped reading comic books as I got older, so I don't know how the story evolved in the Superman comics. Anyway, they did throw in a twist I wasn't expecting. I'm thinking there will be more Superman movies. :)

Ya'll be good!

Hibiscus09

07-01-2006, 06:01 AM

Morning children! :)

I turned in 34.1 miles on the bike today at a 15.6mph pace. Not too bad for a little girl. ;) I took powells advice and had some wheat toast with peanutbutter before I headed out. It was yummy and I feel like it helped. During the ride, I had a bottle of Gatorade, but I would have preferred Accelerade. After the ride, I'm having a protein shake with glutamine & have taken some amino acids. I don't know what carb I'll have yet -- but I'll have something.

Anyhoo, according to bicycle magazine, I burned approximately 1,200 calories :eek: ! Good Lord.

I have developed quite a golfer's tan while I've been here and am planning on wearing halters and strapless dresses while in Las Vegas. Today, I'm going to the pool to try to even out the scary tan.

Be good!

Hibiscus09

07-03-2006, 05:11 AM

Yay -- great job on that long ride hibby! :D

Okie dokes -- we turned in 12 miles this morning and when I returned home, the clock said 7:54 a.m. There's something seriously wrong with me (I meant getting up early -- not the fact that the clock is talking to me. ;) )

Today, we're golfing. It seems I'm doing a lot of biking and golfing lately. I'll have to move to road bike and golfing forums. Perhaps, when we make it back to Columbia I'll be able to make myself lift 3 times a week. :eek: :D

Ya'll be good and have a great 4th of July Eve!! :)

Gunn27

07-03-2006, 05:32 AM

Morning Hibby, you really are an early bird today, yikes. Great job on the bike.

Enjoy the golf. :)

GSCampbell

07-03-2006, 06:24 AM

It seems I'm doing a lot of biking and golfing lately. :)

Ahh, the life you lead! I played mini golf with the wife and kids late last week. Bearing in mind that the kids are 7, 5, and 2 I am viewing it as a "stress test." :) If I can survive that I can survive anything!

Hibiscus09

07-04-2006, 07:10 AM

Awww, GSC -- I miss those days -- putt putt with the kiddies sounds like fun! :D

Hiya Gunn! Thanks, sweetie!

HAPPY

FOURTH

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JULY!!!!!!

(ha,ha -- I did know white wouldn't work boys and girls -- just trying to get it in! :D )

We did 10.5 miles at an easy pace on the beach cruisers this morning. :D It felt nice and relaxing, beautiful weather, beautiful scenery!

Ya'll enjoy the holiday!!

kimsquit

07-04-2006, 08:09 AM

Happy 4th, Hibs

:)

joed

07-04-2006, 08:54 AM

Have a great day hibby. Tomorrow - back to the salt mines. hehehe.

jaguarr

07-04-2006, 09:00 AM

Enjoy your final day in paradise, Hibs, and have a great 4th! :)

jag

Hibiscus09

07-05-2006, 04:07 AM

Thanks jag and joed! :) Hope you guys had a nice 4th -- we sure did!

Today, I'm packing up and heading home around noon. Little B has to get his wisdom teeth out on Friday. I've probably already said it, but I don't like that they're putting my baby to sleep. :(

Yesterday, we ended up riding bikes an hour and walking two hours. I was hungry all day. We watched fireworks on the beach last night -- they were beautiful!

Happy, happy Wednesday!!

StlBarbie

07-05-2006, 06:18 AM

Glad you enjoyed a wonderful holiday with the family!!! :)
Now get back to reality, and act like you like it!!!!!!!!!!!!! :p

Have a great day Diane!! :)

KALIMAN91

07-05-2006, 09:34 AM

Thanks jag and joed! We watched fireworks on the beach last night -- they were beautiful!

Thats nothin we sat in lawnchairs in my driveway.:) I think we had a much better view and surrounding. lol
Thats sounded like an awesome time Hibby.Great job on all the cardio while on vacation.

Hibiscus09

07-05-2006, 10:50 AM

Thanks, Barb! I'm landed back in reality now. I think I like it. :eek: :D

Hi Kali! :) Hope you had a fantastic 4th of July!

Now, I have to sit down and think about a schedule. I really need to lift 3 times a week, ride a bike 5 times a week, hit golf balls 1 or 2 times a week and play 9 at least once a week. :eek: :D

joed

07-05-2006, 11:06 AM

... Little B has to get his wisdom teeth out on Friday. I've probably already said it, but I don't like that they're putting my baby to sleep...

I'm not sure about this, but I think that may just be a phrase that's used. It may be that they'll just give him something to make him relaxed, almost sleepy, but he'll still be awake when they're pulled. Getting way back in the mouth isn't easy & he may need to close or open his mouth more or less during the procedure to help them. The oral surgeon's assistant should be able to answer this question; tell her you're worried about it. IMO.

Hibiscus09

07-05-2006, 11:53 AM

Hi joed! :) They actually are using general anaesthesia (I refer to that as being put to sleep, under, etc. :D ) to remove them because they have not come through the gums yet. I know he'll more than likely be just fine -- I'm just doing the worrying mother thing. :p

GREENFEATHER

07-05-2006, 02:40 PM

Hibbs, I was a junkie the whole time M was in both of her surgerys, lol!! I was eating valiums like they were M&M's! :eek: I don't remember too much of the second one other than the doc asking her how she was and me answering, a little buzzed, lol!! I'll say a few words to the man upstairs for ya.

You need to be biking some young lady, my odometer says 713 miles on my bike, NO MORE SLACKER JACK FOR YOU MISSY !! :D

=M=

07-05-2006, 04:54 PM

Somebodys going to want a lot of mushy food for a while! I hope everything goes ok with his surgery. If you need some cheering up I'll come down and golf with you. Nobody can keep a straight face when I'm on the green. Course we won't be there long, because when they see all the divits I leave, we'll get kicked out! One good thing though, you would definitely win!!:D

dapper

07-05-2006, 07:45 PM

Hibby when I had mine out they gave me this gas, oh my, I thik I tried to pick up every nurse in the place at least that is what my Mom said. I was 17 or 18 at the time. That was some good stuff they gave me. :) I can't remember any pain afterwards but those nurses were awful purdy.

Hibiscus09

07-05-2006, 08:12 PM

Ha,ha dapper! ;) At least you had an enjoyable experience!

Hi M! Don't be so sure of that! I'm a pretty bad golfer. :p I have to shop tomorrow for mushy stuff that little B will be able to eat.

Hi GF! I just checked my odometer and it says 727 miles. Na, na, na, na ,na ,na! :D Of course, that's the training for this MS150 and the last MS150. :D My poor bike needs an owner who trains more regularly. You know -- I have still not had my first flat tire. I wonder what is the life expectancy of a road bike tire? :D

We just watched "Failure to Launch" -- it was kinda cute. Before that, we watched "Rockstar" -- my guys like it much better than "American Idol."

I'm going nighty night. I hope ya'll have sweet dreams. :)

ChocoChick

07-06-2006, 04:42 AM

Today, I'm packing up and heading home around noon. Little B has to get his wisdom teeth out on Friday. I've probably already said it, but I don't like that they're putting my baby to sleep. :(

I'm sure he'll be fine, but I understand how worrying it can be. I'll be sending good thoughts your way.

Dogmama

07-06-2006, 04:55 AM

Hibbs, I was a junkie the whole time M was in both of her surgerys, lol!! I was eating valiums like they were M&M's! :eek:

I vote for ice cream! Great on those sore gums and for Mommy's sore mind!

Hey Hib's, you're doing great on your bike. Did you say first and last MS150??

The life span of a road bike tire is directly related to the amount of karma you have built up. Of course, if the tire is completely bald, your karma points begin to melt away.

Hibiscus09

07-06-2006, 05:04 AM

Hi DM! :) I didn't mean it that way -- but now that I read it again, it does sound like that's what I meant. :D I meant the previous MS150 in which I participated. I plan to keep riding. I'm really enjoying it. I believe my bike and I have fantastic karma. It's my golf clubs that get a lot of profanity hurled in their direction. :D

Hi dbflgirl! :) Thanks for the good thoughts!

mom24boys

07-06-2006, 06:53 AM

Now, I have to sit down and think about a schedule. I really need to lift 3 times a week, ride a bike 5 times a week, hit golf balls 1 or 2 times a week and play 9 at least once a week. :eek: :D

LOL and your gonna accomplish all this? I think you might needs more hours LOL :) Have a great day Diane

Flynn

07-06-2006, 11:59 AM

I plan to keep riding. I'm really enjoying it. I believe my bike and I have fantastic karma.

LOL - you plan on doing a longer ride? My bud's brother is doing the "Ride Across America" and they are over the half way mark...left Illinois this morning. He went to meet him during the Illinois cross and told me his brother is holding up pretty well, especially considering he's 60.

Hibiscus09

07-06-2006, 12:42 PM

Hi Flynn! I would love to do the longer touring rides. Brian says, "No way!!" :D I may do one eventually if I can find a more willing cycling partner. :p

Hi Lisa! I dunno. I think I'm destined for failure. LOL

StlBarbie

07-06-2006, 03:46 PM

We can do our own bb.com Ride Across America ~~ stopping at every bar, grill, and winery on the way!!! :eek: :p

Hope you are having a great day!! :)

Dogmama

07-06-2006, 05:45 PM

We can do our own bb.com Ride Across America ~~ stopping at every bar, grill, and winery on the way!!! :eek: :p

Me too!! Me too! (jumping up & down)

There are some very nice three day tours sponsored by Bike Vermont. The Fall is wonderful up there. The tours go from 15-30 miles/day to longer - lots of options.

ms_mac

07-06-2006, 06:07 PM

We can do our own bb.com Ride Across America ~~ stopping at every bar, grill, and winery on the way!!! :eek: :p

Hope you are having a great day!! :)

Okay, that does it! I am buying a bike! Count me in! LOL!

GREENFEATHER

07-06-2006, 06:35 PM

We can do our own bb.com Ride Across America ~~ stopping at every bar, grill, and winery on the way!!! :eek: :p

Didn't you get enough suds out in Columbus? I haven't had that much alcohol in 5 years, lol!! My liver still hurts when I think about it. :mad: :D

Count me in on the BOOZIN' ACROSS THE USA or WAYWARD WINOS DO AMERICA, LOL!! :D

Hibiscus09

07-06-2006, 07:34 PM

Oh Cool! Party time being planned in my journal! :) That sounds like tons of fun to me!! :D Let's ride!

Gunn27

07-07-2006, 12:04 AM

Ok I'm ready to party, which one of you is willing to hook me up? :D

http://www.comfortchannel.com/images/schwinn_bike_trailer_H.jpg

Hibiscus09

07-07-2006, 03:34 AM

:D I'll drag you along behind me, sweetie. :p

Okie dokes -- up at the crack of dawn and about to get dressed to take my lastborn child to be tortured by an oral surgeon. :eek:

Later today, I'm actually going to attempt to exercise again. I realized we're not always going to be able to stick to our cycling schedule unless I get proactive -- especially our shorter rides scheduled on weekdays -- so, I went out yesterday and bought a Cycleops 2 fluid trainer. I'll give that baby a ride after I return from the oral surgeon. I sat on it yesterday in 3" platform heels :D and pedaled and the resistance seemed a little higher :eek: on the bike than it would normally feel at the gear I had set. I guess this will make me stronger :) .