Katgirl

Hen laid egg

You’ve gone nuts

Peas and carrots

Pretty expensive dinner

You deserve to treat yourself today, @Opah. Just get back on the diet horse tomorrow. As for pizza, NJ/ Philly style “tomato pie” is the best. Brooklyn style pizza is my second favorite.

Under the guy

You young thing

Please yank nipple

Sleazy girls rule

Lie to me

La di da

Oops! Burn your bra

Banana

Good luck with your eye surgery, @Opah.

You are very welcome. I’m a Professional Nurse, by trade, and genuinely concerned for everyone’s health.

Nobody spits noodles

This Covid Delta variant is really scary. The virus has managed to mutate enough to survive the vaccine. Many fully vaccinated people are now contracting the virus, and becoming sick with it. Some vaccinated folks have even died, as evidenced by @jillar’s post above. I remember them telling us, that after we are fully vaccinated, we could still get it, but would likely be asymptomatic, and probably would not have enough of a viral load to transmit it to others. Apparently, the virus is smarter than the experts. If one contracts the Delta variant, it’s way more transmissible than the original virus, and results in a much higher viral load than the initial Covid virus. I, for one, am going to stay in, as much as possible, and wear an N-95 mask, whenever I go anywhere, where there are people, inside, or out. As a medical professional, I would urge all of my fellow quitters to do the same. We are an especially vulnerable group, since most of us smoked for many years. I guarantee you, while our lung function has improved, since we quit smoking, our lungs are not as good as new. So, please be vigilant! Mask up, employ social distance, use your hand sanitizer. Stay safe, everyone.

Slayed the dragon

Eclair

Gobbling great donuts

Just did 25 laps in the climbing heat. 30 minutes of moderate cardio today. I know when not to push too hard. I AM an old broad, after all…. Looking forward to having my treadmill assembled on Monday. I even got new running shoes, so I won’t soil it with my street shoes. My boyfriend thought that was bonkers. I am looking forward to using the IFit software, that is part of the deal. There is a vast library of recorded workouts with trainers, and even live classes I can join. Membership is free for a full year, so that’s a nice perk. The unit has a nice fan, and is Bluetooth enabled, so I can synchronize my iTunes library. The unit has its own built in 7 inch touch screen, or I can use my iPad. The 3.0 HP commercial grade motor should be more than strong enough for my intended use. Max speed is 12 mi/hr., and max incline is 12 %, both pretty standard, throughout the industry. No decline, but I didn’t think I’d use it, if it had it. The deck has some flex to it, to relieve stress on joints. I can turn off the flex cushioning, to simulate street running, should I so choose. I think I found the right machine for me. I paid $1,000.00 for it, on sale, and an extra $80.00, for assembly. Well worth the price, for its specs. I am excited. I will let you know how my first indoor workout goes, on Monday evening.

So sorry for your troubles, @Opah. I hope you can find a safe place for your Mom. Whatever you do, don’t light up! It will only make you feel worse. I will say some prayers for you and your Mom.

@Abby, if you are immuno compromised, you should be way more careful. If where you live is about to open up, it will shut down again, soon after. Do yourself a favor, and research what is going on with the delta variant. None of us is safe, not even outside. While your motives are admirable, this is not the time to place yourself, or any potential group you start, in harm’s way.

Ace, I think I am becoming addicted, too. But since it’s a healthy addiction, I don’t mind. I am currently power walking for at least 30 minutes each day, or about 1 3/4 miles. I have a Schwann stationary bike, and my Nordic Track treadmill will be assembled on Monday. I also got a small set of dumbells. I think the treadmill will be a game changer, especially since it comes with the Ifit program. I can take virtual walks, or runs, all over the world. That should be fun….

It’s probably for the best, @Abby, to put your plans off. It’s just too dangerous a time. I know, I wouldn’t go to any kind of group setting with the Delta variant running rampant. I just read an article about the large number of people who contracted Delta, after spending 4th of July in the Cape Cod area. They were OUTSIDE! ALSO, 75% of them were fully vaccinated, and they were mostly symptomatic. THAT is scary! This new variant is much more transmissible than the original virus. We may never be able to go back to the way things were, before COVID. So, online is the way to do everything, for now. Even my Doctor appointments are virtual. It’s sad, but true.