OK Nomads, you knew this was a comin'...

I am signing up for the San Diego 100 (http://www.sandiego100.com/) which is run in the mountains east of San Diego. I had originally planned on running it a few years ago but the race fell on the same weekend as our daughter's planned delivery date. My wife suggested I go ahead and do the race as our son was late anyways. It sounded like a great idea until I thought about explaining it to her mom. So now with the kids a little older (5 and 3) I'll give it a go.

Just read a quote today about ultra running that I agree with....it's 80 percent mental and the rest is in your head....

Be a better person and set a better example for others.........maybe I'll just try to lose a few pounds instead

Lots of people wonder about that

Hmmmm, bacon... I am glad you mentioned that. JH

1. Sell another piece of property so I can spend more of my son's inheritance while we are still healthy.

2. At this ripe old age, finally learn to be less trusting and choose "friends" far more carefully. The old back is tired of feeling the knife.

3. Continue to enjoy where we have moved for at least another year or two before moving on.

4. Ignore the 250 excuses I can find to not go for my morning swim. Speaking of which, this morning, posting this is NOT a good excuse --- off to the pool!.

Stay off BNOT as long as JJJ is there.

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Originally posted by durrelllrobert Stay off BNOT as long as JJJ is there.

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Originally posted by EnsenadaDr Did you ever figure out who Zapotec was Bob? Quote: Originally posted by durrelllrobert Stay off BNOT as long as JJJ is there.

I was Cat Scanned a few years ago in the US and they found a 30 X 16 mm tumor on my left kidney. Maybe it isn't 30 X 16 mm any more

Also had a malodorous well you know...

I may have to head by ABC to Tijuana this coming Tuesday, then cross over and get to Scripps. I am unable to walk very far.

Hope 24 hours is enough time for cipro to let me know if a simple antibiotic can tide me over.

It is one tough habit to quit for many people. I know, but I am so glad that I FINALLY quit for good about 15 years ago. The only problem is that I also had to give up gambling as I no longer can stand the smoke in casinos.

Good luck, it is worth the effort.

You know there is a no-smoking section in all casinos?

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Originally posted by DianaT The only problem is that I also had to give up gambling as I no longer can stand the smoke in casinos.

Like reformed alkies not wanting to be in the same room with someone having a drink, unless they can pontificate on the evils of demon rum.

Wow you guys are coming down a little hard on Diana now???

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Originally posted by vandenberg Quote: Originally posted by DianaT The only problem is that I also had to give up gambling as I no longer can stand the smoke in casinos. Like reformed alkies not wanting to be in the same room with someone having a drink, unless they can pontificate on the evils of demon rum.

You got that right!

While I can't stand the stale smoke in a place like a casino, I can still walk by someone smoking and get a little whiff and it smells good, and at certain times, like after a good meal enjoying drink, I still think I would enjoy a smoke. Fortunately, the desire passes rather quickly, but I wonder if the desire and thought of having one more smoke ever completely goes away. But then there is cost anymore. I can't believe the price of a pack of cigarettes these days!

Twice over the years when I have been with a friend who smokes, I tried one cigarette and unfortunately, it tasted real good. Maybe when I am 95 I will try it again.

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Originally posted by DianaT Quote: Originally posted by Bubba Quote: Originally posted by 55steve I was going to say quit smoking but that was accomplished 13 months ago. I suppose I really need to get out more since I retired - I have 2 boats that have only been out once each in the last year! Congratulations on the smoking, I'm attempting it now. Horrible and nasty habit. Happy and healthy New Year everybody! It is one tough habit to quit for many people. I know, but I am so glad that I FINALLY quit for good about 15 years ago. The only problem is that I also had to give up gambling as I no longer can stand the smoke in casinos. Good luck, it is worth the effort.

Quitting smoking affects people in so many different ways. I quit a 2 pack/day habit in 1990 when at my Baja home. I just picked a target date...for some reason I picked May 4th?...and gave it up cold turkey. Threw 4 cartons of valuable Marlboros into the firepit..(I thought of it as a symbolic 'sacrifice' to help my health and future)..and never looked back.

'She' helped to show me the way..



I frequent lots of casinos....playing Texas Hold-Em to support lots of needy gamblers...and thank God the good ones are smoke-free. Don't like the tobacco smell anymore for sure and will not let anyone in my house, boat or car with even a whiff on them. I tell all...Smoking is dangerous to your health! I'm not a radical at all, but I will kill you.


p.s. on those New Years resolutions, though...




[Edited on 12-28-2013 by Pompano]

...and paying 5% more for them with the new IVA

new years revolution? I would have more jelly beans this year! its not complicated

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A couple of posts made me chuckle.......when my sons were in 4th and 6th grade, I made a New Years deal with them.......no soda and no chips in the house.....we quit buying them. I didn't restrict them at their friends or field trips, we just never bought any and brought it home. The pay was $100 each for the year and they both collected........and several of their friends were making the same deal with their parents the next year......the only catch was that they negotiated a raise to $150 each per year......Some of the best money I ever spent!

They're both slender and healthy young men in their 20's now and very good about what they eat. After a slip in high school for the older, they still don't go for chips and soda.....

Personally, I've had a bit of a challenge with some surgery this past summer so my resolution has been to focus on rehab and be patient to let things heal.....not a strong point.......so I'm gonna hafta respond that I'll take statins if I eat a lot of bacon........

Giving up

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Originally posted by willardguy new years revolution? I would have more jelly beans this year! its not complicated [Edited on 12-31-2013 by willardguy]

Like people that keep it simple

Our parents were the same, we could "BUY" them with our own money which we made from jobs we had ... paper routes, washing dishes, mowing yards et al ... and picking up "pop" bottles ... remember those days

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picking up "pop" bottles

never did that but I did pickup my girl friends "mom" bottle once. Of course she didn't pay me and my girl friend broke up with me when she found out

I am going to signup at the gym to workout every day and lose a lot of extra weight. I just need to find some one to go in and do the workouts for me.

Speaking of Which ..............