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In theory it should be warmer in the Keys since they are further south but the persistent north wind is the issue and the forecasts for here vs there look identical. Right now it looks like it will be unusually cool for our first 3 days there, then warm up somewhat. Not sure it will be beach weather at all when we are there. We will be on Big Pine Key btw, which is about 30 miles east of Key West. Though staying right in Key West is fine for a couple of nights we prefer to stay where it is quieter (though we will go into Key West once or twice).

Enjoy the massage today! I hope it does help with your hip even though that isn't the main reason you are going.

It should be warmer in Key West, no? Nice tradition to have with your friends.

Today was kind of lazy, but it did involve some swimming and walking. Sadly, my right hip is causing me a lot of pain, especially the movement required to climb stairs. I was all free of hip, knee and ankle pain, until I wore some boots in December with a bit of elevation. They have REALLY good lug soles, so I was wearing them because they are great on ice, but they must have thrown off the mechanics of how my glutes and abductor and adductor muscles work together. I've tried many stretches, massage with a tennis ball, massage via patient husband, Aleve and Advil, rest, strengthening like clam shells, and will almost be gone, then come screaming back. Yesterday was decent, today, pretty painful.

Not because of the hip/leg pain, but we are doing a couple's massage tomorrow. I had my Brazilian brother take a look at the website to make sure it's legit, as in therapeutic, because the others exist openly too, and will come up on a Google search. They said it was a normal spa. It's 2 hours of treatments, face, reflexology, body massage and they serve you lunch and champagne. The cost total for the two of us is under $200. One can live well here!

1. Sour cream is always an upgrade
2. Love the exercise snacks!

Greetings all

The sun is trying to come out and no rain is predicted. It might even get up to 60 today. So no winter woes here. It might be warmer here than Florida!

I was supposed to go lunch with the lunch ladies today but it got rescheduled at the last minute. Ok by me but I can't go tomorrow because I have to take Poppy for a routing vet apt. She is kind of a pain to take anywhere as she whines in her crate. Tesla is a really good traveler but Poppy does not know the drill. Oh well.

So we had the farro soup/stew last night and it was good but not fabulous. I just had another bowl for lunch and it was better today - likely because I added a blob of sour cream. The basic recipe is a cup of farro, quart of chicken stock, celery carrots and onions, can of tomatoes and of white beans. Seasoned with thyme and a bay leaf. Dumped it all in the crock pot for all day. Easy. Oh and some spinach added at the end and served with parmesan cheese. I think DH will eat it again which is the ultimate goal. Maybe I will add a bit of bacon tonight.

CC yikes so sorry you took a fall!!We must all be very mindful when we walk around. Glad you have no injury beyond pride. Nice to hear that the trainer session went well. Some dogs are just goofy exuberant and don't know what to do with themselves. Wish I could figure out how to transfer that to dogs who want to run out the door.

Liz I am with Peps - another trip! You guys really get around. They keys sound like a great place to be right now (or any time). Enjoy. I can't believe your DH does not have golf pants? Isn't it a Florida tradition to have loud golf pants?

Peps sorry to hear your dad had a not so good day. Agreed - the fearfulness is worrisome. Sending peace. So why did your trainer not want to work you? Thought you were too soon? Yeah the reality of retirement is setting in which means you have to figure out what to do with yourself all the time. You are in a bit of a limbo due to surgery. It will pass.

Well I did not get much done on the closet yesterday and needless to say I did not find the bracelet. More today. I need to run up to the gallery to take new stuff and pick up money. Maybe the bank will even have a deposit ticket.

My latest exercise snack is marching around the house or marching in place while waiting for the microwave or coffee. Marching supposedly improves balance. Also I can sometimes fool my Apple watch into thinking I did flights of stairs.

Cheers all.

Diane S

200.5 (2nd day in a row) I'm fine with this. A back and forth betwee*****nd 200 is comfortable - especially since my sweet tooth has been in high gear for several days now.

So, trainer decided she was not feeling comfortable training me after all. So, that was a bust. I will start doing some light cardio and lower body training on my own this week.

I'm wondering if I have a little bit of the winter blahs going on. While I don't feel depressed in any sense, I am certainly not feeling motivated to do much of anything. Yesterday all I got accomplished really was a visit to my dad and getting to the post office to clean out his PO Box and then I did a client dog (took about an hour) in the afternoon. Of course, I did the usual dog chores and cooking for us. I also got a few things done for the dog clubs, but computer work doesn't really impress me as "getting stuff done around the house" type of stuff. Maybe I'm just not used to this quiet, retired life.

Visiting dad was a bit disappointing. He was down for a nap when I got there, which is not unusual. But usually he stirs. Yesterday he was down for the count, so I left him a note. I am hoping that his body is starting to wind itself down and he's letting go. That would be nice for him. It's apparent to me that his happy and joyful feelings are fewer and fewer, whereas his worry and confusion is greater and greater.

At least here we are not experiencing the cold snap like the rest of the country. Hope you tropical Floridians are staying indoors and warm!

CC, glad it went so well with Kirby and that you have strong bones! Sorry you took such a severe spill!

Liz, another two weeks away!!!! You and DH are certainly the travelers of our group! Does Justice get to go to the Keys?