Hakuna Matata - Streaking through the Hot August Nights

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Dave – sending for Sally’s surgery today!

I have been successful with grape tomatoes in patio pots, did not plant this year because we were gone all of June, but do enjoy the fresh tomatoes. I have not been as successful with herbs, have tried basil and cilantro with only moderate success.

Margie – Happy Birthday to your DD!

Vicky – I, too, try to keep the junk food out of the house, if it is here then I will eat it!

The dogs and I got out this morning for 2 miles, yesterday we did 1.26 miles. It is always hard for me to get back into high altitude conditioning, but I should be good by the end of the week. My long walk for this week is only 8 miles, so by Friday I should be able to accomplish that. Plan on a bike ride later today, either outside or in the basement.

to all who are in need!

Have a great day all!

 

[funwalker]

Mike-

Please confirm so there is not a mis-understanding, before I delete Kirstie's Races from our Team Calendar.

Kirstie said, 'She will not be racing in 2010, as her chair cannot be fixed?'

Lynn- will you check the Cruises on the Team Calendar to make sure I have the information correct?

 

[es45]

Happy Wednesday, everyone! I hope all of you with injuries and who are unwell are all feeling better today and on the road to recovery.

Question: How many of you sign up for non-timed/fun runs? We have several in my area and I think they might be good first races for me to try.

 

[Steffwalks]

Good morning Team,

Sending best of Luck to Kirstie.

Margie - Hope your cold gets better soon!

Sally - Best Wishes

Dave - Keep us posted.

Elizabeth - Glad to have you back! I have never been in a non-timed race. Sounds like it would be good fun, though. There is one in Colorado that I would like to do. It is downhill, in the Rockies, and they have beer and wine at the finish! LOL

Vicky - Congrats on the toned body. You wearing 5" heels, now?

Hope - Good thing you didn't get wet, then!

Lynn - Big surprise, lots of wine. I don't drink, I don't eat jelly, seldom eat pickles or relish. Why am I doing all this????

Kim - Choose the race that is the most fun for you!

AFM - Still being the ant. Trying to keep up DH and his demands and take care of all this produce. Take care Everyone!

See ya - Connie

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Connie – OK, why are you doing all that (when you do not drink the wine, eat the jelly or pickles)?

Margie – Cruises – New Years Eve cruise is Dec 29-Jan 2, the Dream Inaugural cruise is Jan 26 to 30. We will be spending a few days at WDW both before and after the Dream cruise, and a few days at WDW after the New Years Eve cruise. The Repo and Alaskan are back to back cruises, I think the end date for the repo and start date for the Alaskan is the 4th. Why am I the only one on the “cruise” list?

Happy Wednesday, everyone! I hope all of you with injuries and who are unwell are all feeling better today and on the road to recovery.

Question: How many of you sign up for non-timed/fun runs? We have several in my area and I think they might be good first races for me to try.

We do several fun runs locally, it is a great way to break into racing! You get a good idea of what a group run is all about. Go for it!


The dogs and I made it 3 miles this morning – much better walk than yesterday. I then rode the bike around the block (1.25 miles) to pick up the paper at the mailbox. Yesterday, I got in 45 min on the bike downstairs, then 2 laps around the block on the bike with Scott when he got home.

Dave – hope Sally’s surgery went OK yesterday. Check in with us OK?

Pixie dust to all who are in need!

Have a great day all!

 

[funwalker]

Congratulations, Connie!

Fantastic Weight Loss - We are So Proud of You! ​

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[funwalker]

Good Afternoon, Team!

Partly Cloudy & Rain- High of 79°; Humidity 76%

Connie- Congratulations – WTG – Very Impressive!!!
WTG- Weight Loss is now 20-pounds!

You have went from a beautiful Alaskan Sled Dog to an Ant-
This gardening, fruit, and veggies, canning, and freezing does not sound all that healthy!
It is going to scare a lot of people!

Extra going out to Sally

Elizabeth-I have not done any non-times walks.
I have a few that I do that are gun start. So the timing
is off by how far you are back of the pack.

Lynn-WTG-nice walk and bike rides!
I will make the date corrections!
I think you & Robert are the only ones on the Hakuna Matata Team
that have DVC points-

Vicky-Nice compliment from you dentist-
soon the gym will need to pay you for advertising for them!

AFM: Another Rest Day-I do not think my cold is any better,
but maybe it's just I feel so yucky it has effected my thinking!
Brady is a handful today so it is library after nap time-



Connie (back, & foot),
Dave (PF & Left Achilles), Emily (bruised calf), Kim (foot),
Mary (knee), Mike (hip), Sallee (surgery Tuesday),
Scott (recovering from knee surgery), Vicky (ankle, & stress)



Connie, Dave, Denise, Elizabeth, Emily, Eva, figment82, Gerry, Hope,
Jack, Jennifer, Kim, Kirstie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina,
Robert, Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, Taryn, and Vicky

 

[MaryJ]

Just a quick note. Got a call from the doctor's office that does ART. When I first tried to get an appointment last week, the earliest they could give me was Sept. 8. I took it but asked to be put on the cancellation list. They called this morning and asked if I could come in tomorrow at 8:00! Good timing because my new mantra has become "every day a new ache or pain." Knees are feeling better, but now it's my hips!

Connie...great news on the weight loss! You rock!

Sally...thinking of you today. Hope you have a fast recovery.

 

[Motomiker]

Hi Team,

Just a quick post today to let you know that I'm still around. It's been a very busy week at work, lots of hours and eleven days in a row again.

I ran six miles on Monday with an average pace of 9:43, I did the last mile in 8:20 which is smokin' for me!

I did another eight on Tuesday and set a new PR for that distance with a time of 1:18:11 with a pace of 9:46! Also, really good for me. At the end of the run, exactly where I stopped, I found a dime on the ground. Liz said I stopped on a dime. I guess I have a mystery sponsor.

Margie~ Yes, that's what Kirstie told me in June. I hoped that her fortune would change and she would be back up and at it. Does anyone have her email to see how she is?

I apologize as I have not had time to read everyone's posts. I will catch up this weekend!

- Mike

 

[Motomiker]

P. S. While driving today I saw a sign out front of and office building that read "Hakuna Matata!" Made me think of the team and WDW!

 

[windwalker]

I'm finally back with a day off. I spent the last 4 days working in the other strore in paducah ky. I'm whipped already and it's only 3:30. I got off at nine pm last night and drove 150 miles home. Then got up for a 5 mile race walk at 7 this morning. All my errands were done in the pouring rain, doing the laundry in the rain was just peachy.

Sally is doing well and is staying 2 more days in the hospital. she is sore but doesn't need narcotics today. Next week we start nest hunting.

I went to the bank and got a preapproval for our home loan. Good credit is worth the effort.

Dave

 

[GirTheGecko]

Dave- Glad to hear that Sally is improving, she should just relax for awhile.

I have now been researching for wedding photographers, so many to choose from and kinda overwhelmed since I really want incredible photos that reflect us. Weddings are crazy. But, Nick's family's guardian angel got some magic happening with my dad, he'll be getting out of jail on August 30th!

 

[Pudge_The_Fish]

Hello Team!

Connie - I remember when my mom used to can peaches and applesauce. I used to help pick the apples and mash them up for the applesauce. That was a lot of work and nowhere near what you're doing. WTG on the weight loss!

Lynn - All of your cruises sound fun! DH and I went on an Alaskan cruise last year. It was one of the best vacations I've ever had. We took a helicopter ride up to a glacier and got to walk around it. If you're spending any time in Anchorage, I'd recommend a visit to the Alaskan Wildlife Conservation Center. It's actually outside of Anchorage so you'd need a rental car to get there. But it was a great way to see some wildlife.

Margie - Hope you feel better soon!

Regina - WTG on your 10 miler!

Mike - WTG on your runs!

AFM - The potluck on Sunday was a lot of fun. My rice krispie treats went over well. I didn't have to bring too many home with me, which was a good thing. DH and I did 3 miles last night. It's been really hot the past few days, over 95 deg. It's supposed to cool down over the next several days.

Have a good night!
Emily

 

[Piglet24]

Hey Team!

Lynn- Welcome back! Glad you made it home safely! What books did you listen to? I think hauling boxes and lots of stairs sounds like a pretty good work out. How long have you guys been going on cruises? For a first timer, what do you think would be a good distance to go? Do you get sea sick? You can use DVC points for cruises? Or am I just confused?

Hope- Way to go on the 2 miles! Yay for making it home before the storm! Good timing. 8/30 is just around the corner.

Margie- Thanks! Although, it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I think I must be getting used to the DM or something…either that or I’m getting better at imagining I’m somewhere else while on it… A deep tissue massage sounds nice! I carry all my stress in my shoulders, neck and upper back as well and it usually helps me as well. for your head cold. (I looked for the PD icon but couldn't find it? I must be tired or something) Feel better soon! Did you have the cold before or after your massage?

Vicky- Just be careful you don’t miss the cut off. I read quite a few people waited too long to sign up for Wine and Dine and it booked full on them and they couldn’t register. Good to know I have easier runs to look forward to. Oooh the maple and banana chocolate sounds really good- never had one of those before. Good luck in your race this weekend!! I’m sure you’ll do great!!!

Elizabeth- I haven’t run in a non timed race either, but I think it sounds like fun.

Connie- Good luck keeping up with all the vegetable/fruit duties! I would like to know also, why do you do all the work if you don’t drink the wine, eat the jelly or pickles?? Congrats on the 20 lbs!!!

Mary- Yay for the Dr. appt tomorrow! I hope it goes ok and helps!

Mike- You are AWESOME!!!! Keep up the great work!! It’s motivating for the rest of us!

Dave- Tell Sally we’re glad she’s doing ok and that her surgery went well. Good luck with the house hunting next week!

Emily- Thanks! I’m glad the potluck went well and everyone liked your rice krispie treats.

AFM, I went to the gym today to run 5 miles in between finishing up some last minute work stuff and what did I find when I got there….all the TMs were taken!!! What gives? So I left and went back to work instead. DH and I are going camping at 6am tomorrow morning so I’ve been scrambling around like a mad woman the last couple days trying to make sure all my necessary work stuff is done so I don’t have to worry about it while I’m gone the next couple days. It’s of course still not where I would like to be, but good enough I guess. I’m hoping we can go on a couple hikes while we’re camping and I can call that “cross training” or something since I wasn’t able to get my 5 miles in. It’ll be Sydney’s first trip camping so we’re curious to see how she likes it. DH has already given her a tick and flea treatment so hopefully she doesn’t come back with anything!

Has anyone used photopass before on their trips? What are your thoughts on it?

Talk to everyone on Saturday or Sunday!

 

[Steffwalks]

Good morning, Hakuna Matata!

What a great morning! I hope everyone is up and doing well and finding something wonderful to learn, be or do today!

Speaking of Reading - I have the "Girl with the Dragon Tatoo", I was taking it to Colorado camping/elk hunting. I guess when I have few other distractions, it will be edible or appetizing or at least time consuming! I just discovered Sandra Brown, I like her. I am also trying an Janet Evanovitch for the first time since her Harlequin days. When I was in college I read lots of Harlequins because they were a quick read (just a few hours) and my mother sent them to me by the box full!

Lynn and Regina - Nope! Don't eat much of this stuff. Jon likes giving it away and claiming that "we" made it. He loves to eat and drink the stuff, but I don't do sugar. I am insulin resistant and seek to eat low carb. By low carb I mean that I don't eat: Sugar, processed flour, pasta, white rice and potatoes. I slip up on the potatoes, but the amount is greatly decreased! But jelly and wine have tons of sugar......

Lynn- You guys sound busy as usual. Glad you had a safe trip and welcome home!!!

Margie - I hope your cold is better. I am still wondering if you have adult whooping cough. You can add me to the cruise list if you want. We will be cruising the Carribean in January 2012. --Hmmm, from an beautiful dog to a lowly ant. I guess I wil just be the dog.

Hope - Good luck with the photographer. With digital cameras and the ability to fix them, though, photograpers aren't as important as they once were. I took better photographs of my DD's wedding than did the pro who was there!

Regina- You will love photo pass. If you register BEFORE you go, you can see your photos at home. Instead of looking at them that day! You can buy frames and stuff on line too! Plus, you can recieve your photos digitally!

AFM - Working on apples and pear preserves today. DH says that my jelly dsn't jell well, so maybe I won't have to do this stuff again!

THanks everyone of for the good thoughts on my weight loss. It has been a real struggle. Maybe, by the time we go on the above mentioned cruise, I will be at a weight I want!

See ya - Connie

 

[funwalker]

Hakuna Matata Team

Racers on this Weekend’s Calendar

Saturday- 21st -
Vicky - A Midsummer Night's Run, Toronto, ON - 30K
Sunday - 22nd
Mike's DW, Liz -Triathlon on in Pleasant Prairie WI
(½ mile Swim / 12 mile Bike / 3.1 run)

We will be Cheering for you Liz and Vicky!
Eager to read your race reports!​

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi team! I went out with the 5K group again last night - different instructor and different people go figure! It was fun though I'm going for a quick training session tonight.

Connie - Congrats on your weight loss!!! Woo-hoo! I was going to ask about the PX90 but all the work you've been doing lately - picking fruit and fixing up your place probably played a huge role. WTG girl! And no on the 5" heels. I could stand in them but walking would be a disaster!

Regina - Hope you and Kyle have a blast camping this weekend! Photopass is great - if you're able to pre-pay and register for it ahead of time like Connie mentioned it's a great deal. You can add borders and characters to your photos. I use to get Photopass as part of a group share, but I don't think they're allowed anymore. You can also ask the Photopass photographer to take a picture of you using your own camera as well. Oh and speaking of race registration, I'd better go and check on the percentages

Emily - WTG on the 3 miler! I can't believe I'm going to say it but I'm looking forward to cooler weather too!

Hope - That's fantastic news about your dad! I have some friends who are wedding photographers. I can ask them what you should be looking for when looking for a package.

Dave - That's great news about Sally! I'm going to look at a few properties myself next week! We'll have to compare notes

Mike - Still working hard I see! I don't have Kirstie's email I was telling Margie that I was in Hallmark the other day and they had Disney mugs and one of them said Hakuna Matada and I thought of our team! I wish I could get one for everyone here! That would be cool!

Mary - Glad to hear you got in for an ART appointment. Doesn't it make such a huge difference? I've had it done on my knees, ankles and shins. It's fantastic! I hope you're feeling better today.

Margie - *lol* If that meant I could get my training and treatments for free, I'd do it How's your cold today! I hope it's going far far away! Make sure you're taking things easy young lady!

Lynn - I wish I were on the cruise list! Maybe one day - I've always wanted to do an Alaskan cruise because I love seeing wildlife. WTG on your 3 miler!

Elizabeth - I've never done a non-timed run before mostly because everything here is timed. But I agree with Lynn and think it would be a good way for you to get a feel for racing. Also if you feel up to it, try a timed 10K race before the Princess 1/2 in February. You can use the results to help get you a better corral placement.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[funwalker]

Good Morning, Team!

Partly Cloudy / High of 85°; Humidity 87%

Connie- Added your Cruise-January 2012 What days?
Tell Jon to use that jelly on ice cream!
Alaskan Sled Dogs are Beautiful and Loved!

Extra going out to Sally

Elizabeth-

Emily-WTG on your 3-miler!

Hope-Good News!

Kim-

Lynn-

Mary-hope the doctor's appointment this morning went well!

Mike- WTG nice runs
No email for Kirstie, you can try a PM message,
but seeing she has not posted she might not respond.

Regina- Have fun camping- hope it is cooler and the bugs are all off somewhere else!
Hummm actually I could feel my head plugging up and nose starting to run during the massage. My neck, shoulder, and back are WAY better.

Scott-how is your knee? Is the swelling down?
What was the last update afte PT?

Sue-

Vicky- have a great day!


AFM: Another Rest Day-cold is not better.
for all the well wishes and



Connie (back, & foot),
Dave (PF & Left Achilles), Denise (flu), Emily (bruised calf), Kim (foot),
Mary (knee), Mike (hip), Sallee (surgery Tuesday),
Scott (recovering from knee surgery), Vicky (ankle, & stress)



Connie, Dave, Denise, Elizabeth, Emily, Eva, figment82, Gerry, Hope,
Jack, Jennifer, Kim, Kirstie, Lorelei528, Mary, Mike, Pam, Regina,
Robert, Scott & Lynn, Shannan, Sue, Taryn, and Vicky

 

[windwalker]

Sally had a rough night but is sleeping comfortablely now. I'm not down there since I had to work, but her sister is with her and keeping me posted.

Here is a house I want to look at next week;

http://www.mlsfinder.com/ky_ckar/kw...48bd9-bb11-5ead-7e9a-e35b0736de99&npp=8&sr=65

Have a magical day y'all.

Dave

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Team!

Margie – for your cold!

Mike – good job on the training runs!

Dave – great to hear that you are pre approved for a loan! Good luck house hunting. to Sally for quick recovery.

Connie – congrats on the weight loss!

Emily – I haven’t even started researching Alaska yet – but Scott has spent some time there. I do not know off the top of my head even where we are stopping. OK, looked it up, the ports of call are Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, home port will be Vancouver for the Alaskan Cruises.

Regina – we have been going on cruises since the building of the Disney Magic – so 12 years (I think). I have never gotten sea sick, cruise ships are really big, and most of the time you do not even know you are moving. If you are really not sure about cruising, try one of the 3 or 4 day Bahama cruises first. We prefer the longer ones. Yes, all our cruising is done on DVC points – some folks say it is not the best use of points – but if you have enough, then use them!

Have fun on your camping trip. My dogs love camping (maybe because they have our undivided attention the whole time). The only time we used photopass was on our Adventures By Disney trip to Peru – we bought the pictures the guides took of the trip to add to our own.

Vicky – good luck on your race!

Mike – good luck to Liz on her race!

Scott’s knee is still a little swollen, I massage it every night for him, PT is going well. He is headed out of town today, do not know when he will get back here.

AFM – Dogs and I walked around the block this morning – tomorrow is my long walk – well, since it is taper mode, that long walk will be only 6-8 miles, later I will get downstairs on the bike again (as it is raining, and supposed to be raining off and on all day). My project today is refinishing a cedar chest I brought back from California. I started sanding yesterday, and I think it will look good – I was not sure how thick the veneer was, and if I would end up sanding it all off, but the top looks goods so far, so now I get to sand off the sides – then stain it.

to all who are in need!

Have a great day all!