I went swimming again and this time I worked at co-ordinating my legs. I practised bunny hopping with my ankles and knees close together and breast stroke leg movements for an hour. I worked on stretching my muscles by bringing each leg up to break the surface with my toes - I succeeded in wearing myself to a frazzle! So love that steam room and the sauna! Eeee the luxury!
My Spiffy McZoom almost ran out of battery charge on the way home. It was slower than a tortoise by the time I got home! I may need to buy new batteries for it.
Only a decade ago I could swim 8 miles without difficulty. It was a helluva shock to me to find that I cannot co-ordinate my body any more. I honestly did not realise that the cerebral strokes had done me that much damage. I just got on with it and put up with the odd shuffling gait and numb patches in my fingers and legs. It will come right.... I will work at it until it does!
You’re tough — physically and mentally and emotionally. It makes me angry (righteous indignation?) that you are targeted for EMF radiation poisoning. I’m not skeptical about this targeting causing the brain damage. I’m hopeful that your workouts and spa treatments will reverse the damage. Good luck and better success!!
Ooh interesting! Words are powerful, that is what 'gisming' is all about. I didn't know that it was called voodoo until I was a teenager and saw it mentioned in an old film on the tell-lie-vision. The thing is, thought is powerful, not just the outspoken word! Obviously it is not good to wish ill on anyone. I have never dared to do that.
I had an almost identical expwerience at my local (Lambeth Council run) gym! It took me almost an hour to fill in the form (forced to use my mobile phone). The bar code has NEVER worked. They took reams of totally unrelated data from me and this was my second attempt at rejoining, I gave up the first time and walked out. Like you, I have health issues (spine and legs), so I tried to get my wonderful physio to come to sessions for an hour but the gym wants to charge him too! Brave new world.
I was just reading an article about the fall of the lamestream media: we are the media now. The old "news"would run human interest stories like this, and this is a fun to read one.
But it is REAL as well, no permission from anybody and a story about somebody I care about.
Than you, i could have sworn I read you said it was your BD on the 19th.. 72 years young is still very young. I turned 63. years old. Have a great day.
So your chariot of fire (Spiffy McZoom) got you to the church on time and you finally took the plunge, congrats, look forward to the next conquest. Onwards
According to Feng Shui when it is our year we should wear red. Since 10th February it is the Year of the Dragon, and that is my birth year. According to Chinese horoscopes, our own years are not necessarily good for us, so we should wear red for luck, apparently! I have bought a few red things recently, so I am all prepared! 😉
You are a Water Dragon, dear Frances - same as my grandson who's father, my son, is a Fire Dragon. (Lotta Steam in that relationship!) My dragon son is a champion swimmer like you!
Our birth year is exceptionally energetic for us - "good" and perhaps difficult depending..... But every 60 years will be the year of our same element and sign.
This year is the year of the Wood Dragon.
And I will never forget your birthday since it's the same as my dearest second son, a wonderful Metal Rooster and 8 of Spades like you in Robert Camp's Love Cards book.
Which, for some reason keeps disappearing online. Not 9/11 stuff, or covid, or ufos...., no this beautiful book who's author has always tried to keep free access to, keeps getting taken down.
I don't know if this link works. I dislike very much "agreeing" with "terms", especially if I see the goo word.
Nice work Frances! Like you said 2024 regardless of the Geo Political madness is going to be Wonderful! We will meet every challenge, crisis, with a Dynamite Attitude... right to the last breathe....!
Thanks for sharing your experiences with small print forms and cellphones. I got one but usually forget it1 wishing we had a swimming pool. The only gym I like is swimming. Oh and walking in the woods with dog but that is mostly waiting.
UPDATE - Wednesday 21st February 2024
I went swimming again and this time I worked at co-ordinating my legs. I practised bunny hopping with my ankles and knees close together and breast stroke leg movements for an hour. I worked on stretching my muscles by bringing each leg up to break the surface with my toes - I succeeded in wearing myself to a frazzle! So love that steam room and the sauna! Eeee the luxury!
My Spiffy McZoom almost ran out of battery charge on the way home. It was slower than a tortoise by the time I got home! I may need to buy new batteries for it.
Eight lengths of the swimming pool! Impressive!!
😊
Only a decade ago I could swim 8 miles without difficulty. It was a helluva shock to me to find that I cannot co-ordinate my body any more. I honestly did not realise that the cerebral strokes had done me that much damage. I just got on with it and put up with the odd shuffling gait and numb patches in my fingers and legs. It will come right.... I will work at it until it does!
Go, Franita! You can do it.
I love your "can do" attitude! 😄
You’re tough — physically and mentally and emotionally. It makes me angry (righteous indignation?) that you are targeted for EMF radiation poisoning. I’m not skeptical about this targeting causing the brain damage. I’m hopeful that your workouts and spa treatments will reverse the damage. Good luck and better success!!
Yes! This is wonderful! xx
Ooh interesting! Words are powerful, that is what 'gisming' is all about. I didn't know that it was called voodoo until I was a teenager and saw it mentioned in an old film on the tell-lie-vision. The thing is, thought is powerful, not just the outspoken word! Obviously it is not good to wish ill on anyone. I have never dared to do that.
I had an almost identical expwerience at my local (Lambeth Council run) gym! It took me almost an hour to fill in the form (forced to use my mobile phone). The bar code has NEVER worked. They took reams of totally unrelated data from me and this was my second attempt at rejoining, I gave up the first time and walked out. Like you, I have health issues (spine and legs), so I tried to get my wonderful physio to come to sessions for an hour but the gym wants to charge him too! Brave new world.
I was just reading an article about the fall of the lamestream media: we are the media now. The old "news"would run human interest stories like this, and this is a fun to read one.
But it is REAL as well, no permission from anybody and a story about somebody I care about.
I am going to do this, too. Every minute.
8 lengths of doggie paddle a minute? WOWZER!! 🤣😂
😆😆😆
Couple of weeks and you'll be doing Tom Daleys off top boord Frances🏊♀️🌊😁
Yay for you!!! ^_^
I luv swimming, and haven't been in soooooo long...
Happy Healing, Frances! 💦 🏊♀️ XOXO
Than you, i could have sworn I read you said it was your BD on the 19th.. 72 years young is still very young. I turned 63. years old. Have a great day.
I'm the same age. :)
What a lovely birthday experience and thank you for sharing some lovely news.
It isn't my birthday! That will be on the 2nd of March and I have a special treat lined up for that already! 😉
Well, have 2 birthdays like Queen Lizzie used to. You deserve it
So your chariot of fire (Spiffy McZoom) got you to the church on time and you finally took the plunge, congrats, look forward to the next conquest. Onwards
So do I 😉
A red scooter, red swimsuit, water AND giggles! What more could one ask for? You’re adorable Frances!
According to Feng Shui when it is our year we should wear red. Since 10th February it is the Year of the Dragon, and that is my birth year. According to Chinese horoscopes, our own years are not necessarily good for us, so we should wear red for luck, apparently! I have bought a few red things recently, so I am all prepared! 😉
You are a Water Dragon, dear Frances - same as my grandson who's father, my son, is a Fire Dragon. (Lotta Steam in that relationship!) My dragon son is a champion swimmer like you!
Our birth year is exceptionally energetic for us - "good" and perhaps difficult depending..... But every 60 years will be the year of our same element and sign.
This year is the year of the Wood Dragon.
And I will never forget your birthday since it's the same as my dearest second son, a wonderful Metal Rooster and 8 of Spades like you in Robert Camp's Love Cards book.
Which, for some reason keeps disappearing online. Not 9/11 stuff, or covid, or ufos...., no this beautiful book who's author has always tried to keep free access to, keeps getting taken down.
I don't know if this link works. I dislike very much "agreeing" with "terms", especially if I see the goo word.
https://pdfcoffee.com/camp-robert-love-cards-1997-pdf-free.html
Ahh I didn’t put that together. I’m game to change it up. Does red lipstick count? 😉
Hope you have something fabulous planned for your birthday.
I do but I am keeping it a secret for now! It is totally wacky! 😉
And yes - red lippy is absolutely de rigeur! 😂
👏👏 👏💚👏👏👏
Nice work Frances! Like you said 2024 regardless of the Geo Political madness is going to be Wonderful! We will meet every challenge, crisis, with a Dynamite Attitude... right to the last breathe....!
We have no choice. Losing is not on our agenda! 💪
Wonderful Frances. Well done! x
Thanks for sharing your experiences with small print forms and cellphones. I got one but usually forget it1 wishing we had a swimming pool. The only gym I like is swimming. Oh and walking in the woods with dog but that is mostly waiting.