A story of renewed hope & the power of Dis

[disneychic2]

clearly i have to post this again, since you've forgotten:

Thankfully I didn't spew anything out of any orifices, but this gave me a great laugh anyway!!!

 

[Chicago Mo]

Thankfully I didn't spew anything out of any orifices, but this gave me a great laugh anyway!!!

She keeps me here for the comic relief!

 

[Luvchefmic]

i'll call them today i promise... you may catch me at home too??? whenever i am NOT at one field or another...

I'm so happy Suzi made it!!!

why are you NOT reading/posting on the MOA trip?!?!

Who ?? Me or Suzi ?? Probably both I just ended a stupid busy week TaDa I can catch up with everything this weekend and

THEN Monday night I go back to my old position both drs released me one with only a 1 % deficit (the shoulder fracture) but everything coming along
B E A U T I F U L L Y

Going to trail ride Sunday afternoon (perfect for re-building core strength and leg/thigh muscles) and then a seminar Sunday night the speaker is a famous runner..and he and his training methods are prominently displayed on the WDW marathon website there are NO coincidences, he is speaking at one of my male 's store....the one that helps with Maxine !!

Right place Right time once again !! AMEN !! there is no stopping me now ! All falling into place

She keeps me here for the comic relief!

and you are Sooooo very good at it !!

 

[DMGeurts]

She keeps me here for the comic relief!

Took you a while to figure that out... Why do you think we all keep you around?

Who ?? Me or Suzi ?? Probably both I just ended a stupid busy week TaDa I can catch up with everything this weekend and

THEN Monday night I go back to my old position both drs released me one with only a 1 % deficit (the shoulder fracture) but everything coming along
B E A U T I F U L L Y

Going to trail ride Sunday afternoon (perfect for re-building core strength and leg/thigh muscles) and then a seminar Sunday night the speaker is a famous runner..and he and his training methods are prominently displayed on the WDW marathon website there are NO coincidences, he is speaking at one of my male 's store....the one that helps with Maxine !!

Right place Right time once again !! AMEN !! there is no stopping me now ! All falling into place



and you are Sooooo very good at it !!

That just gives me the tingles!!! Seriously!!! There is NO stopping you Ruthie - you inspire me every single day!

D~

 

[Luvchefmic]

That just gives me the tingles!!! Seriously!!! There is NO stopping you Ruthie - you inspire me every single day!

D~

I have nothing to do with it, except a willingness..open hand/heart receive many many gifts ......that's all .....and then I share with you


http://www.jeffgalloway.com/about_jeff/index.html (trainer mentioned/wdw website)

 

[PrincessInOz]

I'd be gathering my animals and start looking for that ark oh wait that would never work we're over the limit of 2 by 2

Seriously heavy heavy rain here nothing more I'd like to do then crawl in the bed and forget this whole day Good Morning Tropical Storm Andrea

Well since I have no desire to ride a seahorse....Disney would cancel anyway & rightly so..that's out

See you all later Have a Blessed Day

Has that dove come back with the twig yet or is it still WaterWorld where you are?

Who ?? Me or Suzi ?? Probably both I just ended a stupid busy week TaDa I can catch up with everything this weekend and

THEN Monday night I go back to my old position both drs released me one with only a 1 % deficit (the shoulder fracture) but everything coming along
B E A U T I F U L L Y

Going to trail ride Sunday afternoon (perfect for re-building core strength and leg/thigh muscles) and then a seminar Sunday night the speaker is a famous runner..and he and his training methods are prominently displayed on the WDW marathon website there are NO coincidences, he is speaking at one of my male 's store....the one that helps with Maxine !!

Right place Right time once again !! AMEN !! there is no stopping me now ! All falling into place



and you are Sooooo very good at it !!

YAY!!! Congrats. Great news and I'm sooo happy for you.

 

[Luvchefmic]

Has that dove come back with the twig yet or is it still WaterWorld where you are?




YAY!!! Congrats. Great news and I'm sooo happy for you.

Yes PIO the dove arrived yesterday afternoon AFTER the trail ride was cancelled and AFTER the appointment with Maxine's farrier was cancelled but it is absolutely gorgeous here and I am having a glass of wine until I can figure out that elderberry drink


Hey listen my Queen NOT Princess but Queen of photography you ever run into DaveinFallsChurch anywhere on the Dis? Photog boards maybe? Great pictures too ! He will be down here in Oct I have tentative meet with him not sure dates here for a conference Everybody seems to move in over-lapping circles around here (shape of Mickey Ears maybe ) thought you may "know" him too


It is AWESOME news I knew you would be thrilled too I had some pain today but expected it from rain yesterday but have to say NO pain 2 days in a row before that, race you around WS in Oct ?? loser buys the first round motivation either way

 

[PrincessInOz]

Yes PIO the dove arrived yesterday afternoon AFTER the trail ride was cancelled and AFTER the appointment with Maxine's farrier was cancelled but it is absolutely gorgeous here and I am having a glass of wine until I can figure out that elderberry drink


Hey listen my Queen NOT Princess but Queen of photography you ever run into DaveinFallsChurch anywhere on the Dis? Photog boards maybe? Great pictures too ! He will be down here in Oct I have tentative meet with him not sure dates here for a conference Everybody seems to move in over-lapping circles around here (shape of Mickey Ears maybe ) thought you may "know" him too


It is AWESOME news I knew you would be thrilled too I had some pain today but expected it from rain yesterday but have to say NO pain 2 days in a row before that, race you around WS in Oct ?? loser buys the first round motivation either way

Glad you're having a great day and that the rain has stopped.

I have run across DaveinFallsChurch. Great photog! He used to occassionally post in the scavenger hunts that pea-n-me organised. We haven't had a scav hunt in a long time. Aside from that, I don't know him well nor hang out much on the threads he might be on.

Race around WS? During food and wine?

Surely you mean.....(beer) boat race around WS?

I'll tell you now.....you'll win. I'm a one-pot screamer. So I tend to be more teetotalling than anything else. That elderberry was a mocktail!.

 

[Luvchefmic]

Glad you're having a great day and that the rain has stopped.

I have run across DaveinFallsChurch. Great photog! He used to occassionally post in the scavenger hunts that pea-n-me organised. We haven't had a scav hunt in a long time. Aside from that, I don't know him well nor hang out much on the threads he might be on.

Just happened to fall across his PTR a little while ago, remembered him from some time ago when he answered a question for me Seems like a very nice guy, may meet to split pineapple pancakes I forget which resort but sounds YUM

Race around WS? During food and wine?

Surely you mean.....(beer) boat race around WS?

I'll tell you now.....you'll win. I'm a one-pot screamer. So I tend to be more teetotalling than anything else. That elderberry was a mocktail!.

Its a draw than because I am NOT much of a drinker more big bluffer the occasional beer, glass of wine is more than enough...actually I could get drunk just looking at alcohol tastings on Alison's threads I couldn't do it..maybe 30 yrs ago when I was a mere kid

 

[Luvchefmic]

Ok I'll start by saying I am so behind here on everything tonight I will post what happened with the rest of Fred & I the weekend he was home BUT for now:

I consider doing whatever I can for the Princess 1/2 marathon is a PTR If THAT's not a Disney trip I don't know what is a long road trip of 13.1 miles so:

Today at 1 pm I have the trail ride at Ft Wilderness Tri-Circle-D I LOVE Ft Wilderness and if I ever came into BIG money I would buy 20 + acres of land and set it up just like that Rustic looking cabins that are actually modern mobile homes, a riding area, a pool, and a dining hall where we would have the Biggest DisMeet ever...of course anyone who wanted to come would have their own deluxe home away from home to stay at...and in this fantasy of money is no object this would all be about 1/2 hr away from WDW

So this is the first "leg" ( pun intended) to the race and an expansion of the home exercise program that has been instituted for muscle endurance and strength....I feel like a race horse coming out of semi-retirement I'm going to bring the camera and ask a CM to take pictures IF I can get on the horse
ah what the heck, we're family here I'll get pictures even if I can't get on the horse...that would be funny

Then later today I am meeting with male angel to measure feet and see which shoes will be best for me, not sure I can buy them right now..hope to soon After that the seminar with the former olympian Jeff Galloway to learn his 1/2 marathon prep methods Hope to get pictures there too

I am very excited about all of this and in my head its the first baby steps of a long but exciting road

Now really hoping NO rain today

 

[DMGeurts]

Ok I'll start by saying I am so behind here on everything tonight I will post what happened with the rest of Fred & I the weekend he was home BUT for now:

I consider doing whatever I can for the Princess 1/2 marathon is a PTR If THAT's not a Disney trip I don't know what is a long road trip of 13.1 miles so:

Today at 1 pm I have the trail ride at Ft Wilderness Tri-Circle-D I LOVE Ft Wilderness and if I ever came into BIG money I would buy 20 + acres of land and set it up just like that Rustic looking cabins that are actually modern mobile homes, a riding area, a pool, and a dining hall where we would have the Biggest DisMeet ever...of course anyone who wanted to come would have their own deluxe home away from home to stay at...and in this fantasy of money is no object this would all be about 1/2 hr away from WDW

So this is the first "leg" ( pun intended) to the race and an expansion of the home exercise program that has been instituted for muscle endurance and strength....I feel like a race horse coming out of semi-retirement I'm going to bring the camera and ask a CM to take pictures IF I can get on the horse
ah what the heck, we're family here I'll get pictures even if I can't get on the horse...that would be funny

Then later today I am meeting with male angel to measure feet and see which shoes will be best for me, not sure I can buy them right now..hope to soon After that the seminar with the former olympian Jeff Galloway to learn his 1/2 marathon prep methods Hope to get pictures there too

I am very excited about all of this and in my head its the first baby steps of a long but exciting road

Now really hoping NO rain today

This is going to be just an amazing day for you Ruthie... I am so excited to see how it goes... And I can't wait to see pictrues.

D~

 

[Deesknee]

Who ?? Me or Suzi ?? Probably both I just ended a stupid busy week TaDa I can catch up with everything this weekend and

THEN Monday night I go back to my old position both drs released me one with only a 1 % deficit (the shoulder fracture) but everything coming along
B E A U T I F U L L Y

Going to trail ride Sunday afternoon (perfect for re-building core strength and leg/thigh muscles) and then a seminar Sunday night the speaker is a famous runner..and he and his training methods are prominently displayed on the WDW marathon website there are NO coincidences, he is speaking at one of my male 's store....the one that helps with Maxine !!

Right place Right time once again !! AMEN !! there is no stopping me now ! All falling into place

I am not sure how I got so far behind on this PTR/TR. But, I am so happy you got the okay from the dr.s Hope you enjoy your ride today. I wish I could be there with you. I haven't been on a horse in about 35 years. And was by NO means "a rider" but I did used to enjoy it. Yay for the lecture on proper training for 1/2 marathon seminar.



and you are Sooooo very good at it !!

Ok I'll start by saying I am so behind here on everything tonight I will post what happened with the rest of Fred & I the weekend he was home BUT for now:

I consider doing whatever I can for the Princess 1/2 marathon is a PTR If THAT's not a Disney trip I don't know what is a long road trip of 13.1 miles so:

Today at 1 pm I have the trail ride at Ft Wilderness Tri-Circle-D I LOVE Ft Wilderness and if I ever came into BIG money I would buy 20 + acres of land and set it up just like that Rustic looking cabins that are actually modern mobile homes, a riding area, a pool, and a dining hall where we would have the Biggest DisMeet ever...of course anyone who wanted to come would have their own deluxe home away from home to stay at...and in this fantasy of money is no object this would all be about 1/2 hr away from WDW

So this is the first "leg" ( pun intended) to the race and an expansion of the home exercise program that has been instituted for muscle endurance and strength....I feel like a race horse coming out of semi-retirement I'm going to bring the camera and ask a CM to take pictures IF I can get on the horse
ah what the heck, we're family here I'll get pictures even if I can't get on the horse...that would be funny

Then later today I am meeting with male angel to measure feet and see which shoes will be best for me, not sure I can buy them right now..hope to soon After that the seminar with the former olympian Jeff Galloway to learn his 1/2 marathon prep methods Hope to get pictures there too

I am very excited about all of this and in my head its the first baby steps of a long but exciting road

Now really hoping NO rain today

Yay for proper shoe fitting. what a comparison race horse coming out of semi-retirement. Will love to see the pictures!
baby steps are very impressive & important! YAY to you!

 

[Luvchefmic]

I can be a pain in my own butt at times In a rush to get this day started I threw the dogs out after spending some time on the Dis got a shower gathered up conf# for trail ride, camera, etc and now had to search for a fanny pack...yep the dreaded fanny pack, there must be 100's somewhere in this house seems like when I'm looking for something else I ALWAYS find one...not today, and God forbid I should have thought of that yesterday

None to be found, my INTENTION was to wear the dreaded thing for the camera as no bags, purses, etc allowed on the trail rides...this is a momentous day I was going to have it documented every step of the way Oh well

Out to the car and away we go, traffic not bad got through MK toll plaza about 25 minutes later...haven't paid there in YEARS its $15.00 now to park
so I'm coming up on the entrance to Ft Wilderness and there is no other car, camper, RV, NOTHING behind me no one nada zilch I am going to break a cardinal rule at WDW I am going to STOP that's right, right in the road and take a picture of the Ft Wilderness Resort sign

I reach over to the passenger seat, pick up the camera and turn it on and the two most awful words show up on the screen:




No Card

you donkey you put fresh batteries in but you left the card out see what happens when you try to break a Mickey Mouse rule...the Mouse sees all knows all and is laughing at me

"Howdy Pardner NO stopping at the FW sign to take a picture! Go Directly to the kiosk and then over to Tri-Circle_D and Have a Nice Ride Dontcha wish I had Photopass here?"

" Sorry Mickey and yes yes I do wish you had Photopass here

wise guy mouse....so I get over there fill out all the waivers and stand on the scale because I have NO clue the weight...I know I weighed 180 when I got hurt and I know I gained 5 lbs sitting home the first few weeks but I really don't know drum roll today 181 that's almost 170,s I can live with that

So I DID manage to get my leg up and over and sit in the saddle like nothing ever happened I had a great trail ride just me the horse named Ditto and 3 CMs....no I am not special but not one other person booked this time slot ! It was am amazing gift and very nice

I did get 2 pictures but on my cellphone, so now I am waiting for it to be sent to my email so I can upload it to photobucket and then post it here This whole annoying process is taking longer than the ride or the drive to & from
but I learned 2 things today well 3 I CAN ride again, NEVER forget to put a memory card in your camera, and never ever ever break a Mickey Rule ! See you real soon !

 

[Luvchefmic]

After the ride the only thing hurting is my face from smiling Pure Joy on that ride

 

[Deesknee]

you look great on Ditto!!!!! Congratulations!!

 

[PrincessInOz]

Excellent! You're back in the saddle again.

 

[franandaj]

Excellent picture of you with Ditto! So what is the weight limit? I doubt we could ride.

at you getting drunk from the pictures of my tastings!

 

[Luvchefmic]

you look great on Ditto!!!!! Congratulations!!

Thanks I had an AMAZING time...Maxine gave me the ole "sniff -snort- walk away" routine when
I got home j e a l o u s BUT once she got her hay she couldn't have cared less !

Excellent! You're back in the saddle again.

Yes yes I am ...I must admit hours later my tusch hurts but it always does after a ride but GOOD hurt

Excellent picture of you with Ditto! So what is the weight limit? I doubt we could ride.

at you getting drunk from the pictures of my tastings!

You know I really don't know the weight limit, I'm thinking 225 or thereabouts ?? not really sure I can find out though next time I go

OH you read that yes I could never do those tastings Back in the day I was a scotch drinker when we went out to the clubs.....30 years ago NOW ? one glass of wine or a beer or a wine cooler and I am under the table !!


So tonight I went to one of the male 's stores for the seminar with Jeff Galloway What a nice man and an interesting life story Met a ton of people there from marathon runners to coach potatoes I would not consider myself a couch potato but felt right in because of the different levels Picked that man's brains about EVERYTHING and learned so much in 2 hrs

Also got my first pair of real running shoes...never had good shoes or sneakers in my life As the oldest of 5 you got what they could afford, whether it was a dollar store or thrift shop or whatever I remember many times all of us sitting around in the kitchen while paper plates were cut up to be placed inside your shoes if the soles were starting to get real thin just so they could survive a little longer That buy cheap shoes carried over into my life so I always went for the bargain....not used shoes mind you but I probably have shoes older than some of you reading this

Enough of that I felt like a real princess first I stood on a machine to see where the pressure of your feet is Then they had me walk on a treadmill and measure your gait/stride Apparently I am pretty rare...in a GOOD way..only 20 % of the population walks/runs and lands on the foot where its' supposed too No leaning to one side or the other no rolling of ankle etc Male angel was very happy says he hardly ever sees this My reaction was To me: another great sign of things to come

AND I remembered to put the memory card in the camera:



That's Rich (affectionately known as maleangel) on my right, me (who is over the moon delighted) and my new hero Jeff Galloway He said email any time... he may be sorry he said that !


and THE Running Shoes Can't decide if I should sleep with them on tonight or just lay them by my pillow Let the Run/Walk/Run training begin: Ain't they pretty ?

 

[Deesknee]

Love to see that smile!~

 

[Luvchefmic]

Love to see that smile!~

It sure feels good ...but like my Dad the bigger the smile the crinklier (is that a word) the eyes get until you can't even see the eyes at all