Holy Cow!---AS of yesterday, I weigh--194.5 SO, " I CAN", if I try REALLY REALLY hard! You know, if I could ever get to 190, I would be SO so happy-----That would mean my blood pressure would be down a bit too!-----Even tho I am not on the "spark" site (due to stuff beyond my control)---I CAN STILL DO THIS!
So, what else is new?- Well, I looked down at the dock this AM., and I thought, "That doesn't look right!" So, I ran downstairs, and walked out onto our deck, and took a second look-- The floating dock had drifted in- was not tied way out in the lake. Luckily, it had bumped into our dock, on it's adventure of floating to shore.
At first I called Son #3 and told him the problem--then I thought, "No, I Can Do This Myself--maybe!" So, I took some rope from the garage and down I went, and laid on my stomach and reached as far as I could without falling into the lake, grabbed a corner of the floating dock, and pulled it towards me--then tied it-- then called Son#3, and told him , the dock was OK for now!
The TV in the kitchen was blaring away when I got back up --I guess Canada is not bringing any more people for now out of Afghanistan after flying out about 8000 people , I think. My heart breaks watching these people carrying their young children to safety. Hopefully more people can get out in neighbouring countries.
It is sunny-- and Lord Love A Duck! --- WE are a part of to-day--WE CAN!
Congrats on the loss of weight...I am still holding, I have not gained or lost anything. I guess thats okay but wish I could lose some.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that you were able to tie off your floating dock.
Have a great Thursday
If I can do it--anyone can--but--there Are days that I fall off too-- The secret is to climb back on-- Lynda
DeleteYou are Super Woman! No wonder you are losing weight - you are working it off. I can't imagine lying on my stomach on one dock and reaching out over the water to another and pulling it in. You constantly amaze me.
ReplyDeleteI try---- only because I have to--LOL--- Nice to hear from you-Lynda
DeleteWoo hoo for you!!! I'm smiling like a monkey... lol.
ReplyDeleteIm replying --but sometimes my replies don't go thru--says there is a mistake-- Hopefully this does-Lynda
DeleteWTG on getting the dock secure. I'm sure when the kids come out this weekend they will make sure it it secure out in the lake. Also congrats on the weight loss. We can do this, you watch we will.
ReplyDeleteYes, the boys will tie it better--I put 10,000 knots-LOL-Lynda
DeleteGreat job on the weight loss! You can do it!! And great job securing the dock before it required a search party on the lake!!
ReplyDeleteOh --Everyday is an adventure--LOL_ Lynda
DeleteCongrats ne weight loss . . . I am losing a bit too. I think I am trying harder now that I am on my own and I went to the doctor's last week and didn't like what I saw on their scale or my BP . . . so it's up to me to do what I need to do to get healthier and "WE CAN"
ReplyDeleteWe will both lower this blood pressure-- LOL--ugs-Lynda
DeleteCongratulations! I love watching the scale when the weight goes down!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day! We can do this!!!!
Also impressed with getting that wayward dock it!
Good for you on the weight loss. And I love your determination and can-do spirit in securing the dock too. Wonderful childhood memories of family trips that brought to mind some from my own past Great picture of your grandparents 🥰
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with the comments above that you ARE a super-woman. I can just see you determinedly pulling that floating dock in and tying it "for now". You are strong!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the weight loss, by the way. Yes, we can use Spark going away as a spur to further efforts, can't we?
Spark on!
You are an amazing woman with everything that you do. Great news on your weight loss. Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteYES WE CAN! Keep on pushing. Way to Go! (visualize SP emoticons here in place of words)
ReplyDeleteYou can...we all can...and the people from Afghanistan will be safe. But can you imagine the personal stuff they had to leave behind?
ReplyDeleteYou fixed the dock! Great job! I'd be hesitant myself. With my knee replacement, it's hard to get down on the ground. AND getting back up is NOT pretty! {{{HUGS}}}
Wow! Congratulations on your weight loss Lynda. I wish I could say the same but with it being too hot to walk I am having a hard time. My exercise class starts up September 7 th so that should help. It’s too bad about stopping the flights from Afghanistan and I hope more can make it out by land. Good job with the dock - lucky it floated to your dock and not somewhere else. I’m late today as I had to get groceries because I’m looking after my grandson tomorrow. 👍
ReplyDeleteCarol. my walks re 10 minute walks--- but every 10 minutes add up--Never get "down" about not getting a weight loss at first as there is so much to learn about eating and losing weight-Lynda
DeleteYou are fearless, Lynda! How great, to be able to tell your son you fixed the dock thing yourself! 😊. Glad you are feeling good, just dealing with the weight yourself. You are your own positive force. We still are stuck with super heat wave here, but our AC is necessary throughout September, because it’s Texas.
ReplyDeleteNot sure how many Spark refugees are on the Spark 360 as there's no community. The tracking is laborious and I've stopped logging on there. There are many refugees on MyFitnessPal and it's a nice way to stay connected. And...like you...they post a blog here. There are more than one way to "skin a cat". That's my mother. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYes, it is heartbreaking seeing what is going on in Afghanistan. I understand after the 2 bomb blasts today that 12 of our Marines were killed. **SIGH** My prayers are going up.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for getting that dock corralled! Proud of you. That YES I CAN attitude worked!
And congrats on the weight! YOU CAN DO IT!
HUGS
Good work on the weight, a sad world we live in.
ReplyDeleteGood for you on both victories.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on losing more weight. AWESOME job my dear friend!!! You are doing it without Sparks. I think a lot of people are finding out they can do it without Sparks.
ReplyDeleteThe new Spark is having a lot of problems from what I am reading. But they did teach us how to go after the things we really want. We have had to find new ways to get what we want but we are getting there.
Wow you are just full of great things today - you even got the floating dock under control. Your son should be proud of you.
I am so embarrassed as to how our government has handled the situation in Afghanistan. I can't believe they have caused this much of a mess. I pray that everyone can get out safe before it is too late.
Congrats on further weight loss. And then putting the dock back together yourself. You are incredible - much stronger and better than I can possibly do. keep up the great work. Re Afghanistan, we are letting a lot of people there down. Hopefully the government does step up to do more.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the loss, woo hoo great job.
ReplyDeleteAlso great athletic move grabbing the dock.
Also agree about the people in Afghanistan, we are taking some here in Australia, feel for those left behind.
Way to GO on your weight loss. You are doing great! Whew, glad you got the dock but I was nervous just picturing you doing that!:)
ReplyDeleteYes, we CAN! Congratulations 🤩 Our weight-loss maybe slow but we'll get there!
ReplyDeleteTotally amazing weight loss! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYou're brave and strong tying up the floating dock.
I prefer not to see the news. They get me down.
Beth Here. Great job on the weight loss. I have faith that you will continue in the right direction. I'm impressed that you were able to secure the floating dock well enough to keep it safe. Have a great tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteNice that yu found this blogspot-- Thanks for coming here- Lynda
DeleteGreat job
ReplyDeleteHi there-- Now I know who yu are--Lynda
DeleteWere you eve able to join the SP alumna group on facebook?
ReplyDeleteYes but--not much going on there-Lynda
DeleteCongratulations on weight loss!! Knew you could do it. All it takes is just one day at a time. Have a great weekend!!! Sharon Cyr
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon--finally with help, can reply here-so nice to see yu- Thanks for reading-lynda
Deleteway to go on the weight loss and tying the dock up you are awesome
ReplyDeleteI'm not really awesome--but yu guys make me think I am awesome--*S*
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Way to go on the weight . I still weigh in lbs. also . We are the generation that still uses it all lbs. / kilos . liters / cups 250ml and 8 oz. it's like we learned another language and speak both languages at the same time . I lost 1 lb. also . Thanks for the post . I really needed it . I am at MYNETDIARY and tracking . It's good . But yesterday I had a real this is no sparkpeople moment . They say their working on the community to make it more user friendly , but , dear knows when . Take care . ROSESAREBLUE
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! I know it feels great to see the scale numbers go down!! I’ve renewed my efforts to lose & exercise. We can do it!! I’m down 2lbs today!!
ReplyDeleteEncouragement I need today...thank you, awesome person....yes, we CAN do it....keep trudging along....
ReplyDeleteThe whole thing with Afghanistan just saddens me so. It's heartbreaking! (((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteLove ur postive addtitude! Cheers!
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DeleteYou ROCK! Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your weight loss! and getting that dock corralled! Woohoo!
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