GymNauseum, part 4 Cheryl's gone

So, one of the best things about our gym was Cheryl Marek, the spin class teacher. She was the one the owners (henry and tony) originally were gonna fire, cuz she isn't a "hot babe". But they had to give in because every member took up her cause.. and perhaps they checked into her credentials.

Anyway, she stayed on. Probably against her better judgement. But it all finally grated on her too much.. and it really isn't worth her time for what they pay her. She just did it cuz she liked us as much as we liked her.

But today was her last class.

And I think she's glad to get out on her terms.

So, the gym... yes, it sucks . big time. Changes have been made. for no apparent reasons. There are by my best estimate, less people around. For sure lots of folks have quit. There are new people but Gina and I think they were members at some other gym with Henry, and he gave them a free month or 2. There can be no other reason for new people to join. It costs way more than other, better equipped gyms. For sure it cannot be for the ambience. It's deadsville.. Even the weirdos (private eye with gun in bag and WSU sweats) are gone.

And I use my iPod now.

It is no longer the Cheers of Gyms .

And our good buddy Rock has not been back since his bike accident. Which makes us sad. Because we miss him and hope his injuries don't last forever.

AND we KNOW he would pitch major shit to Henry and Tony, just to amuse himself, and us.

There are a couple folks that have been hired that are nice. But there is no one comparable to anyone who previously worked at Anderson's. Well, there was that one jerk several years ago but...

But it is 5 blocks from the house. And our membership is good thru July.

Help, I've Fallen and Can't Get Up

That was the phone call my brother got last Sunday. My mom was shopping at Macy's and fell. She broke her femur and wrist. Yes, both on the same (right) side. She's been having a lot of knee/leg pain. Her leg just gave out.

So, she had surgery on Monday night. A nail in the leg with screws and a plate and screws in the wrist. Somebody better warn the TSA when next she heads to an airport. The machines will be blasting.

She's doing remarkably well, post surgery. Seems as tho the anasthesia and the post -op drugs were doing her in, more so than the injury. But she's pretty much thru that phase. They moved her to a rehab. place (Fairport Baptist Home) (shhhh don't tell the pope). She stayed there a few years ago after her back surgery. I think they have a frequent stay program.

She'll be using a platform walker to get around. And it's going to be a big hassle for her for a while but hopefully the leg heals properly and she'll be able to enjoy summer at the lake.

Patty is there now. Joan will fly in next week. And Jim, then Catherine, then Mary, then me, then Maureen. Each for about a week or so. And then I presume the rotation will start anew if needed. Good thing we are a huge Catholic family. :) Unfortunately, none of those 7 kids live in or near Rochester.

The photo is from a couple weeks ago when she met her newest grand dog. Kiefer, the golden doodle.

Thanks, Rock

I'm just wondering if Rock ever saw this killer Green Lake squid in the lake, back in his paddlin days?

Opening Day

I stole these fotos from the Seattle P I. (the online version since it is no longer a paper paper)

But if I had my camera I would have taken these exact pictures. Esp. the one where Ken tips his hat to me and Gina.

Attack of the Giant Octopus

The dangers of living so close to the lake...

I kid, of course. These are tell tale signs of the "cupping" technique that my acupuncurist used today. It's a method of drawing blood to an area, to improve circulation and release toxins.

No, it didn't / doesn't hurt. Hopefully, it will help the pain in my butt. And you know who you are.

This is a link to a story CBS did a few years ago. Cuz someone saw Gwyneth Paltrow with similar marks. Yeah, my buddy Gwyneth.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/07/12/earlyshow/health/main628788.shtml