AF Daily - Saturday August 7

[Doggygirl]

Hi Fabbie Abbies! So what's on the weekend agenda?? For me it will be AA, then Curves, then garden / canning etc. for today. Tomorrow a group I belong to for business will be walking in the first of 4 local area parades. Mr. D and I should really go support the effort even though we do NOT feel like doing that. We might as well go anyway and get some support out of the way for this. Then if we skip one later we can do it guilt free.

One thing is for sure......

DG

[Guitarista]

AF Daily - Saturday August 7

Morning DG and assorted Abber's!

A working w/kend for me, but all good, and i defo cannot complain. Ah, what a lucky fella i am, and to think, there's so much more to come!

Have a ripper weekend folk's!

[Rusty]

AF Daily - Saturday August 7

Good Morning Fabbie Abbies DG and Mr. G,

It's beautiful here and I am going to have my coffee and go for a long run along the lake path.

Mr.G-did I tell you that since I quit drinking that I can now run for an hour?! I couldn't run for 15 minutes much less an hour because of lower back pain my doctor said was caused by AL. The AL caused muscle weakness and that is why I was in pain. I plan on spending a part of the weekend running outside and going to the beach.

I'll be working this weekend, too, G, but I am just thankful I am AF and I still have a job! Believe me there were probably a few close calls.

Have a fab AF weekend, everybody!

Rusty

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Saturday August 7

Weekend abbie fabbies!

I had been feeling SO tired the past couple days, I went to bed at 8PM last night. That's 10 hours sleep... I FEEL GOOD da da da da da da DA (James Brown voice) Like I knew that I would now......

Marshy? Hope you're doing best you can for not just your mom, but your dad is really in my mind today.....

Queen of clean :H One day at the doggie park I admitted to only giving her 1 bath ever. I felt so negligent, she got bath 2 shortly after that. She's 3. Wait! she got a bath with the haircut so that's 3 baths. Anyway, "they" say she's probably part golden retriever, part terrier or spitz or something.

I'm not sure what I'm doing this weekend. Ususal chore stuff. I really might hawk those figs on an honor system. I need to restring some wind chimes I took down for the house painting. I miss the sound but there's over a dozen so I need to get into ODAT zone with them.

I'm pretty wierded out. I get like that when I think too much about the universe stuff. It's like when I concentrate on my flyfishing cast too much. I come out of the "naturally doing it" zone and it falls apart. But I know if I have to change my technique (I let my elbow get out too far) then I have to think about it, get all out of whack, and recreate the casting before it becomes natural in the new way. That inbetween is sometimes awkward, frustrating and just not fun. And that's how I feel about my life at the moment. Yesterday when I was thinking that, I realized "that feeling" was reason to drink for me and how it prohibited what my soul was trying to do. Go to the head of the class greenie.

The owner of the paint co. called me and I avoided the contact for 2 days. I had a feeling ti was coming (a few times he just stopped by the house and I thought that was odd). So, I have no attraction to him whatsoever, but he's a funny sort. Ha ha funny, not odd. Why is he showing up in my life? I'm apparently supposed to learn something or he is an opportunity for growth of some sort - so is my avoiding him like not wanting to change my fly casting? UGH!! see what I mean??? And now I'm supposed to return the call (after dodging one invitation out) and am stuck. I did the exact same thing with the artist! Feck!

I'm going to put together some flies, get my wading boots out and prep my flyline. It's been too long since I've been fishing.

Sorry about the brekkie post, but thanks if you made it this far and


Have a spectacular AF Saturday!!

[Guitarista]

AF Daily - Saturday August 7

Hiya Greenie! Yep, i made it to the end....Have a great day fishing. Sound's magic.

Hey Rusty! 1 hour running is really great going. I love running on sand at the beach too, where it's deeper. That's a good workout.

Bravo everyone!

[papmom3]

AF Daily - Saturday August 7

Morning fabbie abbies!!
Work on the agenda today-not happy about it but at least I'll get a lot of my OTHER work done that I procrastinated so much about this week so blessing in disguise sort of thing even tho I'd rather be out with the pups and/or yard projects on such a gorgeous day. Please send lots of sympathy vibes to me as I sit in that horrid windowless office for 8 hours.

Speaking of doggies, Greenie, yours in an absolute doll!! Rescues are the best no matter if they are pure bred or Heinz 57!! She is soooo cute and please don't feel guilty about the bath thing. One of my dogs goes to the groomers every 6-8 weeks only because his coat is so thick and he gets horrible mats. he loves going there so I always feel very good handing over $40. DD goes about the same but sometimes not as much because he will bite me if I try bathing and drying him. He and LM both have single coats and a quick brushing usually does the trick. I'll usually wait until they either smell (rarely) or start scratching alot. LM I can do my self. He's quick in the tub and then I wrap him in baby bathrobes and he goes under the covers inbetween my legs for 2 hours to dry. Too cute and I get a forced relaxation session!!

DG-I'm a webmastress wannabe. That's what this online class was all about-intro to Dream Weaver (and I finally took the final last nite!!! A- for the class-yea me!!). I'm hoping to do some web maintenance and maybe design as a side job. We'll see. At least I have my brother's account.

Rusty-I am so impressed that you can run for an hour!! 1 minute is tops for me. Never been a runner and I really want to do this. Of course dragging 3 dogs along probably makes it 3x as hard :H!! I should really try it alone some day!!

OK, definitely must hit the shower and TRY to open the office on time this week

Have a great day everyone!! If you see me online, whip my behind as I should be doing transfer evals!!!

[Rusty]

AF Daily - Saturday August 7

Good Morning Doggygirl and Greenie,

Greenie-Doesn't it feel good to sleep 10 hours? Obviously, your body needed it. When I get a good night's sleep, I feel like I can take on the world! Have fun flyfishing....I've never done that. My uncle has Parkinson's disease and it's about the only activity he enjoys anymore.

Doggygirl-I think it's great that you and Mr.D will be in the parade. I know you don't feel like doing it, but you'll be glad you did, I'm sure....because it is an unselfish and totally AF thing! Have fun with your gardening and canning.

Well, I'm off for my run, then a swim, and then hopefully make a decision on what kind of slate I want for my kitchen and foyer floors.

Have a great AF day, everyone!

[universal]

AF Daily - Saturday August 7

Greeny I made it to the end too! All I have to say is - If you are not interested - don't go out with the man! Period - you are a strong, independent woman!!!!

I have a feeling today is going to be a difficult one for me. ( I mean in the depressed category) I woke up in tears after dreaming and couldn't stop crying. I am now up and sitting at my computer in my bathrobe - probably good actually that I got up because the past couple of days that has been a huge chore actually just to drag myself out of bed. I have so much to do today to catch up on the things I have neglected the past couple of days while my daughter has been with her father. Auughhhh. I really am counting the days - this is a concurrent program I am going into so they are going to deal with depression as well which will be good for me.

Anyway, on that note - here's the plan. Once the stores open I am going to walk up to the bus stop and head to the mall to get a gift for my friends shower tomorrow. Then I am going to exchange an outfit I bought for my daughter (little bugger is growing again!). Then home to do an assignment for my course that is 4 days late, put away the laundry that has been folded and in bins for a week and clean my kitchen floor. That I think is enough for me for today. I will probably have a nap after that to recharge.

anyhoo, there is something I know I won't do. Happy AF Saturday to my friends.

[universal]

AF Daily - Saturday August 7

Cross post Rusty and pap mom! Sorry!

[paguy]

AF Daily - Saturday August 7

Good Morning Folks!

It is a beautiful day here in PA so I will definitely be spending time in my garden today. Nothing major but there is always weeding and cleanup to do.

Since I enjoy cooking, one thing I have started to do on the weekends (to keep me busy and occupied) is to go through my large collection of cook books and recipes, and select the meals that I'll prepare for the week. I cook on the weekends and this way I'll have all of my lunches and dinners for the week. So, this week I'll be having "Chicken Piccata with Lemon, Capers and Artichoke Hearts", "Catalan Sauteed Polenta and Butter Beans", "Quinoa, Corn and Zucchini Medley" and "Penne with Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese". Sound good?

Rusty - normally I would be running my long runs (8 - 10 miles) on either Sat or Sun but I am still recovering from foot surgery (I severed a tendon in a kitchen accident!) so it will be at least another month before I can hit the running trails again.

Hope you all have a great AF weekend!

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Saturday August 7

Rusty that is grand you run an hour and in the sand!! Well, I can walk for an hour. I've not gotten back to the gym to swim, but I'm thinking about it. Are you talking about laps when you say go for a swim?

Uni, but I can just be friends. I don't know what he's looking for. And I won't unless I open myself to find out. I could be passing up an opportunity for a good friendship. Or not...:H Maybe he has a hot single friend, who knows? Geez, the agony over something so simple. I could call and say "OK we can hang out, but just don't touch me." :H:H:H

Uni, I just hate the depression and anxiety you feel. I'm so proud of you for the route you are taking!!! Keep putting one foot in front of the other.... you're doing great.

papmom, sympathy vibes for sure. Can you get a salvage window frame and put it over an outdoor scene and mount it on the office wall?

Hi gorgeous G!

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Saturday August 7

Paguy, x-post You are really doing great with your AF time!!

Your recipes are killer! Were do they come from? I bet your co-workers hover around you at lunch.

A kitchen accident? geez, did you fall on a chef's knife? That's a brutal wound. You must be really missing the exercise routine.

[Rusty]

AF Daily - Saturday August 7

Hi Uni and Paguy-sorry, cross post!

Paguy-OUCH! A kitchen accident....I am so sorry. I would be soooo bummed if I couldn't exercise. Congratulations on your AF-ness! :goodjob: Chicken piccata, YUM!!!

Uni-I'm sorry you're feeling down today. I had the same thing happen to me last weekend...and it took every ounce of energy to get out of the funk. It's miserable to be depressed but I am so glad you are AF and you have a plan for today. It sounds like fun. I miss shopping with my lady-friends-most of them have moved away.

Greenie and G-no, I don't run IN the sand. I live in a beautiful resort community in Wisconsin and the lake that I live near is spring-fed and has a path all the way around it and you can either walk it (it would take you 10-12 hours to do the whole thing) or run on it. I have put on a lot of weight-due to guess what...AL and have only been able to run/walk for maybe 40 minutes in the last year, well I am determined to RUN for an hour this time, without stopping. This lake has a lot of nice beaches and after my run, I literally go jump in the lake. Since I am packing an extra 60 lbs of blubber, if I tried running on the beach, I would fall on my face and get harpooned by a tuna fisherman :H:H:H

P3-your dogs sound so cute! You have 3, wow, I think that's great because they are wonderful company, aren't they? I say to my dog, "You are so sweet and I love you so much, but you never help me with the dusting or the vacuuming and I wish you could take out the garbage once in a while!"

There will be no AL for this Rusty girl today. Too many things to do on this beautiful day here in the Land of Cheese!

Have a fabbie abbie day, friends!

xoxoxo

Rusty

[Marshy]

AF Daily - Saturday August 7

Hi all,

Greenie - he makes you laugh... priceless. (Just tell him to keep his hands to himself :H)

Rusty - running for an hour is very impressive. I don't think I've done that since I was at school.

Papmom - I'm at work too. Pays the bills!

Paguy - hmm sauteed polenta. I've been eating loads of polenta lately but always bake it. Maybe I'll branch out - rock'n'roll!

I've been stressed to twanging point this week. My mum's still in hospital and is going to be transferred to a specialist lung hospital to have an operation to put a camera into her lung. I have no idea why the doctors need to do that. I'm back in London for work, so 200 miles away now and am trying to judge when it will be best to visit again. I was going to go up tomorrow for a couple of days but mum sent me a message to say not to worry (!) and to go up again once she's been transferred and had the op, which will be sometime next week I spose. Hate it, hate it, hate it.

A friend asked me yesterday if I was tempted to drink over mum's illness. I said no, not to drink per se, but the idea of a night of oblivion has been appealing lately. Just my inner addict making representations. I can handle it (with ice-cream).

One nice thing: met my new personal trainer yesterday. He's absolutely gorgeous. Really, really gorgeous. I'm having a proper session with him (oo-er) on Monday, so I'll be hoppity skip off to the gym. If I was 20 years younger, straight, toned to within an inch of my life... ah well, probably just as well I'm not!

[Pride before Fall]

AF Daily - Saturday August 7

Hah! Greenie. I did the same thing with soon-to-be Mr. Pride (gotta love caller ID). "Why don't you ever pick up my calls?" "Because I might like you." Other people in my life to lose? Too scary! Luckily for me (and of course, for him ), he was persistent.

Papmom, I completely agree about rescue dogs. Haven't had a purebred anything except for a Rhodesian Ridgeback that wandered into the yard one day and decided if we fed her, pampered her, and let her sleep on the furniture, she was going to stay. Lost our beloved Bear, a 12-year-old shepherd mix that we adopted, last year. One hundred fifteen pounds of unconditional love. What's not to like about that (except for the undercoat)?

Dropped Mr. STB Pride off in Sturbridge, MA, this weekend for the Pan Mass Challenge, a 200 mile bike ride that raises funds for cancer research. Very proud of him! There were free beer booths everywhere last night, courtesy of Harpoon (my favorite brew of yore), and I didn't touch a drop. Wooooot! I don't love biking (sure someone's going to pull out of a driveway and turn my French ass into a crepe, or one of those spandex-clad 20-somethings will zip by screaming "On your left!" and send me tumbling into a ravine). But the fellowship of 5000 people getting together for a worthwhile purpose is a very good thing for the soul to see. Having done the sprint triathlon in July, I might start looking into 5Ks, a sport and distance my middle-aged bones can handle.

Speaking of sports, PA, is the foot healing normally? Are you doing weight-bearing exercises yet? Uni, Rusty, Guitarista, Marshy, and DG (you rock, girl! love your posts), good morning.

AF or bust, lovelies! Enjoy your clear heads (and if in NE, clear skies) this weekend.

xoxoxo Pride