Happy Wednesday Evening!

Howdy I've been so busy during the day that I haven't been able to post or even really get a chance to read who's posted what, so I thought I would start a post tonight! I've gotten back into the gym routine ... well, at least today was day 3 of the 4:30 a.m. alarm and out of bed and to the gym I have to admit that I've had to resort to sleeping in my clothes again or I would just roll over and go back to sleep. I was pleased that even after two weeks off from the weights that I was able to handle where I was and not have to drop 5 pounds off. I'm doing the treadmill on a 'manual' course and walking about 3 mph but on an incline of 8. That kicks some butt (and 30/35 minutes burns just over 300 calories for me). Monday and Tuesday I was busy 'helping' out in the cashiers' office. I can manage the back office work (I'm slow, but I can do it now without a panic attack). It's going to be REALLY sad if I have to work a window and wait on customers. I'm going to miss a meeting tomorrow to talk about the issues we are having with being short staffed and not being able to keep up with the work. We have asked for help and not received an answer and of course there's a hiring freeze on, so it's going to take a waiver to hire. Tomorrow is the long awaited appointment with the urologist at 1:30. Of course, now I have no pain!!!! It figures but I need to get in there to see him and then maybe the NEXT time I have an attack, I'll be able to get in WHILE I am having pains!!! Of course, I couldn't get the CT scan redone Tuesday, so I have an appointment at 9:20 to have that done. I'll be running back and forth all over the County tomorrow. Between the CT scan and the Uro I have to get back down here to the bank and sign some paperwork! Friday I'm off to an all day accounting conference. Meeting my boss at 7 a.m. to drive to College Park. The conference is starting earlier this year, but hopefully that means that we will get out of there before 5 p.m. We are taking the RV out on Friday night to check out everything before we go away May 17. Originally, we had planned to go out Sat night May 5, but then we would miss the Bay Bridge Walk. Ok, need to finish up getting dinner ready. Have a wonderful Wednesday evening. Hugs, Mo

You have been a busy women. I'm glad you have no more pain and back to your gym routine. I have never done the bay bridge walk. Lived 5 minutes from it for 20 years...lol. Also my weight was an issue. How is it? I would love to do it so i can say I walked the bay bridge but scared it might be to much. Well glad you are doing good and let us know how our appt goes.

In the 20 years I've lived in Maryland I've probably done the bridge walk at least 10 times. The first time I was scared to death that I would have a panic attack and they would have to carry me off the bridge. I'm really ok with it as long as I keep moving and don't look over the edge .. at least don't look over for too long!!! Maybe next year we can all do it together. Hugs, mo

The bridge doesnt scare me just the walking. It said it takes at least 2 hours. I want to do it so bad but just scared that I may be getting ahead of myself. That is alot of walking. I was talking to Heather Mod-e and we said the same thing that maybe a bunc of us can go next year and get shirts made that say Losers...lol she is funny. I may do it this year. I have to think about it. Walking is alot easier for me these days but 2 hours I am not sure of.

Kelly, You can stop and take breaks if you need to. Lots of people stop and sit down on the the bridge and lean against the side and eat lunch, or just relax a bit. We usually stop a couple of times to look out at the bay. The total walk from the time you get off the bus on the shore til you get back on the bus on this side is about 5 miles (4.3 or 4.6 miles of that is the bridge) Hugs, Mo

Yeah I guess you can walk it and stop peroidically. Do they have things there where you can but lunch and water. I read the thing on their websie and it said water and potty's but nohing about lunch. It also said no fanny packs whatever you bring has to be in a clear, see-thru package. So if they had something there I wouldnt have to find something clear to bring lunch and snack. It would be a huge wow moment for me if i did this. Thank you for answering all my questions

Oh, I forgot the fanny pack thing! That started last year. You would need to carry your own snacks they don't sell any food on the bridge. There are some vendors with food before you get to the bridge (between the drop off and the start of the walk) but it's not stuff we would want!!! Hugs, Mo

I walked the bay bridge the year my eldest was 1. It was a really nice day. As long as I initially stayed in the center of the bridge I was okay. After I felt grounded, I was able to walk near the edge and takein the view. It was really fun. Somewhere I have a certificate I had them give my son for walking the bridge.

Hi Mo, I got wiped out just reading your post. I have no idea how you do it girl!! I hope everything goes well with the ct scan and urologist appointment. Keep us posted on that. I am glad you are not in pain tho. Big hugs to you! Cira

I may be busy, but there's no way I could keep up with the littles like you do, girlie!! That's more than a full time job!!! You have my admiration. Hugs, Mo