tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post4040106603076472220..comments2024-03-28T17:41:29.734+00:00Comments on Random Thoughts: Plodding along!Treadershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-70919969252479602062021-07-04T17:31:48.150+01:002021-07-04T17:31:48.150+01:00I'm currently plodding my way through all the ...I'm currently plodding my way through all the CDs I have here, picking out any songs I like and uploading them to Amazon Music (my son said he would take the CDs and keep the ones he wanted), so that's one way to get rid of the 100s that I got landed with by my ex. As for DVDs - that's tough. Could you put an add on Freecycle or Amazon Marketplace? It's tough to throw stuff away isn't it. As for the hike, if I am seriously going to give it some consideration I have to get off my backside and start walking again. When I was walking fairly consistently during lockdown I felt so good. Keeping the momentum going is something else though isn't it!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-35893589365569560922021-07-04T13:38:17.052+01:002021-07-04T13:38:17.052+01:00It sounds like you've got into the declutterin...It sounds like you've got into the decluttering good and proper, I wish I could too. That said I popped into a charity shop yesterday to see if they would take the millions of dvds I want rid of and they said thanks but no thanks we already have millions! I've tried selling them on Ziffit etc but they don't want them either. I'll have to throw them out but it seems such a waste.<br />I can relate to your eejit driver behind you scenario in fact I've used your experience on my blog today! Hope you don't mind me copying! <br />400km is a long hike! Yikes. I think a previous comment of perhaps joining in occasionally is a good one and maybe you will manage more than you think you can? I've been going longer walks with our dog lately and strangely its my bum that hurts! Is that normal?? lol.<br />Sounds like you'll never need to buy any linen again in your lifetime lol. x Marksgranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02870471905590321642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-3860937417226391862021-07-03T18:11:29.882+01:002021-07-03T18:11:29.882+01:00I love the machines, but I also dislike cardio - s...I love the machines, but I also dislike cardio - so you will find me doing weights, and the stairs only, haha! i think you definitely can handle part of a 400km hike, and good on you for not saying no just yet! :D JiCaLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248032746458381727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-50185254695020253402021-07-03T13:09:46.816+01:002021-07-03T13:09:46.816+01:00I think I agree with you about masks. My friend an...I think I agree with you about masks. My friend and I were just saying yesterday that at this point - rightly or wrongly - masks feel somewhat "protective". At the moment we still have to wear them in shops anyway, but I may carry on even when they are optional. I also have no interest in going anywhere crowded either so I don't see my life changing an awful lot for the time being. As for the hike, I think your suggestion is more than sensible because I know in all honesty I could never do that hike. We'll see how I feel nearer the time and IF (and that's a big "if") I get proper training!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-45816555476117045552021-07-03T09:31:46.302+01:002021-07-03T09:31:46.302+01:00Mixed feelings here about 'going restrictionle...Mixed feelings here about 'going restrictionless' here on the 19th. I *think* masks will be optional (honestly? I've kind of stopped paying attention at this point...) and most of me is really pleased, but part of me, seeing people sneezing and coughing, snotty-nosed children touching everything in sight, will be quite happy to forever continue! :P Could you perhaps do a portion of the hike, rather than all (gulp!) 400km? Meet your friend somewhere and tackle, I don't know, 40 or 50km over a few days? A modestly challenging portion, of course. ;)Northern Living Allowancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663851212929175711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-53407012430658555362021-07-02T20:39:50.394+01:002021-07-02T20:39:50.394+01:00I remember going out walking one lunchtime when I ...I remember going out walking one lunchtime when I was working. It was hot and since I knew my female colleague was in the shower I waited in the changing room until she got out and then got in myself (we only had one shower at that point). As she finished dressing she opened the door and left, but didn't shut the door properly and it came open (opening up into the work's corridor) while I was still in the shower. I think everyone got an eyeful that day!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-77275072360639573872021-07-02T14:50:50.862+01:002021-07-02T14:50:50.862+01:00I'll never forget once I was in an airport nea...I'll never forget once I was in an airport near a ladies' room and saw a custodian push his cleaning cart right into the room and immediately back out, completely flustered, saying, "Oh my god! I'm so sorry! Excuse me! Excuse me!" Poor thing. <br />It happens, doesn't it? <br />That sounds like a lot of linen! My word! It must feel good to get rid of some of it. <br />And what a stressful drive through the storm. I'm glad you made it safely. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-76882029328642260422021-07-02T08:34:24.276+01:002021-07-02T08:34:24.276+01:00Luckily for me no-one was in the showers - but rea...Luckily for me no-one was in the showers - but really, even if there were, it's not exactly the end of the world is it!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-37176980816953538232021-07-02T08:33:24.739+01:002021-07-02T08:33:24.739+01:00Oh I did the same thing once in Disney in Florida ...Oh I did the same thing once in Disney in Florida - thought the hand basins were a bit weird looking (until some guy said "honey, you're in the men's")!!! In my defence, I was a bit flustered after having completely disturbed the yoga meditation ten seconds earlier!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-57629413925576369582021-07-02T00:53:27.309+01:002021-07-02T00:53:27.309+01:00That is one big tree! We don't have anything ...That is one big tree! We don't have anything close to that size where I live. Oh, and don't worry, I go into the men's room all the time. 😏Dave Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429379083970699093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-55246289450654422442021-07-01T22:20:44.616+01:002021-07-01T22:20:44.616+01:00I have no doubt William and Kate love their kids b...I have no doubt William and Kate love their kids but no, I don't think any of them have ever made mud pies, nor do I think they ever will. Sad really, but I guess they won't miss what they've never had. As for the changing room, I just couldn't figure out where the toilet was, but luckily there was nobody in there anyway. I doubt anyone would have cared too much though - people just don't seem to get too worked up about that kind of thing here!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-68575777030313895802021-07-01T22:17:45.208+01:002021-07-01T22:17:45.208+01:00I like your idea of a kind of "après-ski"...I like your idea of a kind of "après-ski" (après-hike) meet up because I'm pretty sure I couldn't do a 400 km hike, but I'm not prepared to say no just yet! And do go back to the gym when they open up. I love the weight machines actually. Love yoga, hate aerobics, love the gym and hate pilates! Each to his (her) own, I guess!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-34123930983022397462021-07-01T22:14:59.616+01:002021-07-01T22:14:59.616+01:00When I was using the machines at the gym yesterday...When I was using the machines at the gym yesterday, in particular for the arm exercises, I had to really push myself to finish the repetitions - I was a quivering mess - and believe me the weights were on the lowest settings. If my boobs don't hoist themselves back up to somewhere near my shoulders after all this I'm going to give up!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-28041935440152375812021-07-01T22:11:41.639+01:002021-07-01T22:11:41.639+01:00The last time I walked into the Gents under the il...The last time I walked into the Gents under the illusion I was in the ladies, I sadly found myself approaching a urinal to wash my hands, all the time thinking that the basin was a weird shape! Great thing about going doolally when you are still actually in control of your faculties is that your behaviour does at least give you a good laugh.Caree Risoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454194093120715901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-11404450521608383252021-07-01T22:10:41.253+01:002021-07-01T22:10:41.253+01:00I haven't walked 20 km in one day since I was ...I haven't walked 20 km in one day since I was a teenager and even if I could work up to it, there's no way I could do it consistently, up and down hill, for 20 days. Even if my legs could do it my hips couldn't - but it's a nice idea, all the same. And I've seen the temperatures in North West US and Canada and feel so sorry for you. Problem is they are regions that are not used to those kinds of temperatures and so are not equipped for them are they. Stay safe and cool. It can't last forever! And yes the farmers have always said there are wolves around here (I believe you're not allowed to shoot them) but even one wolf is too many if it's killing your livestock isn't it!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-65557801210751705932021-07-01T18:59:01.688+01:002021-07-01T18:59:01.688+01:00Do you think the royals let their kids get dirty, ...Do you think the royals let their kids get dirty, like really mud pies, grasstained from rolling down hills, dirty? Do they have play clothes picke dup at thrift sotres or garage sales? If you get to see the Tour, make sure you don't step out with big sings and cause a huge crash and pile up-now that was an ejit! I am gettig those same old vibes time to time as well. I doubel check bthrooms as I mistakenly walked in the worng one once as well! SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-68205924925516404492021-07-01T18:40:59.953+01:002021-07-01T18:40:59.953+01:00I just got around to folding clothes and sorting o...I just got around to folding clothes and sorting out winter vs summer today :O (but I have the day off) so good on you for continuing to declutter the junk from your ex! I would say no to a 400km hike too. Meet me at the chalet for hot chocolate LOL. Gyms are not open here yet in Ontario, but I will most likely go back too (I am feeling super lazy) JiCaLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248032746458381727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-58224337168770740792021-07-01T18:02:31.771+01:002021-07-01T18:02:31.771+01:00Good luck with your decluttering project! We are g...Good luck with your decluttering project! We are going to work in the basement during the long weekend. I hope we can get rid of at least some things.<br />Oh the aches and pains of starting to exercise. TheHub and I are swimming laps, increasing the number every day. I love to swim but by the final couple of laps my arms feel like jelly. The upside is that I am swimming faster. The downside is that I swim faster than TheHub and as competitive as our natures are ,it bothers him (and might motivate me to swim even faster)Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-54318180326988014182021-07-01T17:44:56.438+01:002021-07-01T17:44:56.438+01:00I think that you would do well, even on a 400 km h...I think that you would do well, even on a 400 km hike. How long is the hike? Could you hike 20km a day for 20 days?<br /><br />The weather has been the opposite here. Hot as hell and now wildfires burning.<br /><br />I looked up wolves in France. Apparently, they came through the Alps in the 1990s from Italy. There are approximately 530 they estimate, so not a lot, unless of course they're killing your sheep.Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313413260127376288noreply@blogger.com