MissySki
Angel Diva
I can't wait!
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I can't wait!
VickiK
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
For you Rambo yoginis: https://colossalshop.com/products/yoga-joes
SkiBam
Angel Diva
I hear ya, MSL. Keeping a house in good shape is a never-ending task. I've been doing "exciting" things like having the carpets cleaned, having the trees limbed so some sun gets through (it seems this needs to be done every year - I have A LOT of trees), replacing the toilets, etc. etc.
Finally, in the past couple of days, it's been warm enough to sit outside once the sun goes down. But sheesh, it's been cool and not all that summery. Bring on some heat, I say!
surfsnowgirl
Banned
I know one of these days we'll own a house but right now I am grateful our weekends are open slates doing fun stuff without being tied down to a house. That being said I do look forward to the day when we own because we'll have bigger space, a garage, dishwasher and a dog 
. My sister and brother in law are completely renovating their home and that is what they do every weekend, not sure this is for me.
I am really looking forward to Yoga tonight. I think all my weeks of yoga/pilates are paying off because I notice it when I do other activities. When I run I feel more exuberant. When I do the ab exercises where you hang extending your arms and holding your torso up while lifting your lower body up to a plank is much easier for me these days. I have also been practicing tree when standing in line anywhere, my balance is feeling so much better on each foot. Can't wait to see the positive effects on my skiing this coming season.
. My sister and brother in law are completely renovating their home and that is what they do every weekend, not sure this is for me. I am really looking forward to Yoga tonight. I think all my weeks of yoga/pilates are paying off because I notice it when I do other activities. When I run I feel more exuberant. When I do the ab exercises where you hang extending your arms and holding your torso up while lifting your lower body up to a plank is much easier for me these days. I have also been practicing tree when standing in line anywhere, my balance is feeling so much better on each foot. Can't wait to see the positive effects on my skiing this coming season.
bounceswoosh
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I can't picture this - can you find an image?
surfsnowgirl
Banned
@bounceswoosh
I am probably not describing it very well either. Its kind of like this picture but instead of bending the knees I keep my legs straight and lift them up keeping the legs together. The machine I use has more elbow room so I can grab onto the handles and have my lower arm fully resting on it to provide more upper body support
Mainly since I've been doing a lot of yoga/pilates that these types of exercises are so much easier for me.
I am probably not describing it very well either. Its kind of like this picture but instead of bending the knees I keep my legs straight and lift them up keeping the legs together. The machine I use has more elbow room so I can grab onto the handles and have my lower arm fully resting on it to provide more upper body support
Mainly since I've been doing a lot of yoga/pilates that these types of exercises are so much easier for me.
MaineSkiLady
Angel Diva
Sounds familiar. Years ago, we got a Bissell rug cleaner, and it has earned its keep. By September, the last of my living areas will be carpet-free! When we moved here, we invested in a gas-powered pole trimmer so we could do a lot of our own tree limb cutting. Have taken about 35 trees out of the wood lot, but anything over +-60 ft and within “range” of anything structural gets handed to neighbor down the road, who is an arborist and owns a tree service. He drops, we cut and haul. And have replaced all 3 toilets herein....nice to be married to an “educated plumber” : )
Alas, carpentry is not his forte, so these floor jobs are.....s...l...o...w... We are absolutely in overdrive every year until 2nd week of November - then I close the door to the immediate outdoors (except for prepping 2 snow blowers!) and say, “Bring on winter!”
There is, to say the least, minimal down time.
bounceswoosh
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Now I understand! I was somehow picturing you starting from a mat and yeah, complete befuddlement!
surfsnowgirl
Banned
Yeah befuddlement. DH is very familiar with this term as he often says to me "what are you talking about". I think I either have a very unique way of describing things or english is really my second language ha ha.
bounceswoosh
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
In this case, it was because you mentioned a plank ... which is usually like, a pushup position ...
surfsnowgirl
Banned
So very excited. Next 3 weekends are occupied with trips. Next weekend we are headed up to the berkshires to our ski town for some outlet shopping, dining at our favorite restaurant and just some driving around, maybe a little off roading. Following weekend is a camping trip with 3 friends and the following weekend is vermont for the weekend at our friends house including the diva east gathering Fun 3 weekends and then it will be August yay.
Of course I have to get through the next few days at work where we have a new General Counsel starting; a new fearless leader so we are all a little nervous. Not sure if he skis but I need to at some point let him know I do and would appreciate liberties from November until May when I need to leave early on a friday or take a friday/monday off. Gotta train the boss ya know
Fun 3 weekends and then it will be August yay. Of course I have to get through the next few days at work where we have a new General Counsel starting; a new fearless leader so we are all a little nervous. Not sure if he skis but I need to at some point let him know I do and would appreciate liberties from November until May when I need to leave early on a friday or take a friday/monday off. Gotta train the boss ya know
WaterGirl
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Vacuuming Sand.
Despite living "at the beach" and all of us in the water year round, seems that when DD starts Junior Lifeguards sand is deposited everywhere and I am constantly vacuuming up piles.
Have taken up trail walk/run - rotate thru several nearby 3mi+ 1000 ft+ vert climb trails. For some reason the trails seem easier on my body than pavement. Surf has been inconsistent as far as summer swells, had fun this weekend w/ double go outs, hopefully next hurricane will bring some bigger waves. Need to get back on roller blades. Garden is just starting to produce, started late this year.
Despite living "at the beach" and all of us in the water year round, seems that when DD starts Junior Lifeguards sand is deposited everywhere and I am constantly vacuuming up piles.
Have taken up trail walk/run - rotate thru several nearby 3mi+ 1000 ft+ vert climb trails. For some reason the trails seem easier on my body than pavement. Surf has been inconsistent as far as summer swells, had fun this weekend w/ double go outs, hopefully next hurricane will bring some bigger waves. Need to get back on roller blades. Garden is just starting to produce, started late this year.
bounceswoosh
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Trails are supposed to be easier on your body than pavement, so that makes sense. Softer.
surfsnowgirl
Banned
Heading up to western Massachusetts tomorrow to our home ski area. Just a little weekend trip for something to do. We are going to do a taste testing of ginger libation at the gypsy joint to see if we still like it and then if so we'll go buy a case of it at Trader Moes. We can get it down here but since we'll be up that way. Then do some shopping at the outlets at Lee and head back to Great Barrington for dinner at Baba Louies for some yummy pizza and salad. We are staying in Williamstown which is a bit north but still considered the berkshires. Might drive up to Vermont since we won't be that far. Just tool around on sunday and maybe take the long way back on sunday. We may do some hiking but it is supposed to be 91 on sunday so I have to see how it is outside.
I start to get a little antsy this time of year so like a road trip to break things up a little bit.
I start to get a little antsy this time of year so like a road trip to break things up a little bit.
My daughter went to Williams College, so we used to go to Williamstown all the time! If you like art and have the time, be sure to check out the Clark Art Institute. For its size, it has a surprisingly large collection of grand masters. Truly worth visiting.
MaineSkiLady
Angel Diva
Just wait until/if you have a big old house and some acreage....
Due to DH being on business trip this past week, the whole maintenance show has been in my lap. That slated 5-day floor replacement project turned into 8 - why should we be surprised, consider the source....So now we know what to budget time-wise for the second floor to get same treatment.
In the interim, I take a deep breath before starting on the back porch (afternoon work only due to sun) - strip, sand, prime, paint - front porch (not the whole thing, thank goodness) and painting one interior room - before we go for the big floor replacement job in Sept. In between, 4 cords of wood will arrive.
Is it November yet? No? Darn.
That’s when I can finally REST. All these people with fun hobbies and recreation....we grab some in between projects. Not much.
bounceswoosh
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Just wait until/if you have a big old house and some acreage....
Due to DH being on business trip this past week, the whole maintenance show has been in my lap. That slated 5-day floor replacement project turned into 8 - why should we be surprised, consider the source....So now we know what to budget time-wise for the second floor to get same treatment.
In the interim, I take a deep breath before starting on the back porch (afternoon work only due to sun) - strip, sand, prime, paint - front porch (not the whole thing, thank goodness) and painting one interior room - before we go for the big floor replacement job in Sept. In between, 4 cords of wood will arrive.
Is it November yet? No? Darn.
Seems like you guys are constantly working on your house. Surely you don't have something on the scale of a floor replacement every year?
MaineSkiLady
Angel Diva
Don't.Even.Ask.
Well, you did.
Answer is Yes. Some years, Yes Plus.
If I made a list (actually, I do have one, with receipts etc), it would exhaust me just to read it - and remember.
And, no - we had no clue what we were getting into.
Wow.
But, yeah, it's big: 12 rooms, 3 bathrooms, full basement, 6 car garage, 4 acres. And, adding total insult to injury: 18 x 36 in-ground pool. We maintain it all. I draw the line at extension ladders, do not like those things. So I can't do much second story exterior painting. Have I mentioned that the exterior needs painting every 3rd or 4th year? We do it in sections, one section every year.
Is it November yet?
