Monthly Archives: March 2010

My Happenings for the Month

Been a while since an update. Same old same old….I have thoughts about what I want to blog about and then when I go and do it, my brain goes blank….so sad.

What I need to do, is do a draft post with just thoughts/subjects. So when I go and write one up, I have a reminder for myself.

I’ve been maintaining at the gym. Nothing earth shattering. After using the treadmill for about 18months straight, I’m getting a little annoyed on it. So I’ve been using the elliptical machine the last 2 days. I like that it is easier on my knees, feet & hands (I death grip the treadmill, no matter what speed). I also like that it working totally different muscles and so far, when I get off of it my legs feel jelly like. What I don’t like, is that it doesn’t force you keep the speed so I’m getting a good sweat but not the soaking, down pouring sweat that means I’ve burned more calories. According to the machine, I’m burning about 200 calories less and about 2 miles less then I’m use to. But I know that the speed I put on the treadmill is nothing that I would ever be capable of doing naturally without it forcing me and my death grip. So I just need to get my routine on it and with there being 2 versions of that machine at the gym, learn how to make them work the best for me.

Our kitties are still cute and ornery……grin Drew almost acts like a dog when you call him and loves to play with hubby on the cat tree. You try to correct either Drew or Sakura about something and they look at you like to say “what?” Heck, when hubby has pointed his finger at Sakura to scold her she turns around and rubs her face against it…..LOL Totally makes us laugh…..grin

Alexis is still hard at hearing, meowing (yelling/screaming) at us, because she can’t hear herself. Wondering if she is going senile, since she’ll do it in the middle of the night for no apparent reason.  She never use to make this kind of noise until she ended up sick over a year ago. Not she just hasn’t stopped…..drives us batty. I keep wondering if those 4 days at the vet for the thyroid treatment gave her separation anxiety. She hadn’t been overnight since she was fixed as a kitten 14yrs before. She is use to us traveling and leaving for a few days, but that is when she is left home with everything she is use to.  I just wish she would stop being so loud….

We had some friends come down for a visit a few weeks ago.  We took them to see Crown Point Observatory and Multnomah Falls, everyone has to see that when they visit.  =)

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We finally did some Portland things and went to Voodoo Donuts & Powell’s Books.  Wow….those donuts were awesome….grin  And a bookstore, 3 floors and a whole city block…..I loved it!  Ironically my favor subjects (politics, history, social issues)  were under my favorite color (purple).  Need to go back down there and go to the Chinese Garden and visit more of the shops.

We have had a really mild winter.  According to the news we are about 6ft below the average snow pack on Mt Hood.  That is not a good thing….that is our summer water when we go into our dry season.  Part of Oregon are under drought warnings.  It is from the El Nino….all the wet weather is going either north or south of us….California and it flooding….that is our normal winter rain. So on one hand, concerned about possible drought conditions for the summer, but it really has been nice for winter.  Everything started budding in Feb, about 5 weeks earlier then normal.

With the nicer weather, I’ve been wanting to get out on one of the nice days.  So hubby found a nice hike in central Oregon, about  2 & 1/2 hours SE of here.  It is what they call the high desert.  Boy, once you are going down 26 on the east side of Hood, huge difference in the vegetation. You get use to all the green wooded area on this side of Hood and the Gorge that it is hard to imagine it being anything else until you see it.

We also really got to see Mt Jefferson better then we see from this side.  Normally we just barely see the tip of it on a clear day from high points.

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Those smaller peaks to the south (left) of Mt Jefferson are the Three Sisters.

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Closer look at the Three Sisters.  Hope, Charity, & Faith.

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That “small” peak is Mt Hood.  So not use to seeing it look so small.  =)

We went to Smith Rock State Park for our hike (this was our trail http://www.nwhiker.com/SmithRockHike.html ).  It was only 4miles….which was nice distance wise……but it had heck of a climb up and down.  That 1st miles was a witch.  No matter how much you do at the gym, it never prepares you for climbs like that.  It just totally wipes out your stamina.  We did the hike in about 3hrs.  According to wiki, they have shot several westerns there and it is “generally considered the birthplace of modern American sport climbing

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I’ve already posted all our of pics from this hike in my facebook, just need to make a gallery to post them all here.

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I actually got a good pic of hubby.

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Our traditional self-portrait.  =)

It was really great to get out of the house and our routine for a change.  I never like long drives, but we did get to see the snow on Mt Hood.  =)  With not getting our average the snow line was much higher then normal and melting.  Wasn’t even required to have chains on. We really want to explore all the different parts of Oregon for hiking.  So we are leaning towards the coast for our next day hike, since we haven’t done that yet.  We would love to get to Crater Lake for camping and hiking this year.

My Random Thoughts

Eat Me!
  • 10:42 even sneezing as much as I do from it, I love the smell of spring… AHCHOO!!!! ew… wet one…
  • 11:04 Zach Braff has confirmed via his Facebook page that the long running comedy series “Scrubs” is officially over – major bummer/maybe time?
  • 11:56 My only question, is he really sorry or just really scared? -Health-reform rally heckler says he’s sorry/scared – tinyurl.com/yc379k7
  • 13:37 Bill Donahue, just because no other religion called 911 on molesting in no way justifies catholics not calling 911, LAME argument.
  • 16:14 LOL! Jim Boeheim has coached ‘Cuse longer than Butlers coach has been alive…
  • 17:37 from the “You should be dead just for being THIS FUCKING STUPID” file… tinyurl.com/ygj4g2y
  • 18:02 Wow! Butler is looking great!
  • 18:08 Congrats to the Butler Bulldogs!
  • 21:11 WOW! Xavier/KSU 2 OTS!!! Some HUGE shots in this game! March Madness!!!

Pauline’s Daily Tweets

  • RT @jdickerson: To the freedom-loving who sent single anecdote spam about the perils of #hcr I also accept spam denouncing violence ai… #
  • Gates approves new regs on gays in military – TheHill.com: http://lnk.ms/7RDVM Finally! Now we just need to get ride of DADT….. #
  • The GOP's Dirty Health-Care Secret http://lnk.ms/5qCHw #
  • RT @feministcampus: In other news, SC still hates women. http://lnk.ms/7RFj3 #
  • As an admanent Pro-Choicer, I totally disagree/dislike with Stupak & his dismissal of women, but you do not make threats & wish ill will… #
  • And most of those threats are from "christians"…..that is so what Jesus would've done….not…they need to relearn the new testament. #
  • Tea partiers condemn harassment http://lnk.ms/7RJlv They really should stand up against their racist members….. #
  • CIA Attacks the John Adams Project http://lnk.ms/5qHHS #
  • RT @MoveOn: Tell GOP leaders to unequivocally condemn bigotry, hate, and violence among their supporters: http://lnk.ms/7RKsK #stopthehate #
  • Getting tired of the treadmill, decided to try the elliptical..didn't burn as many calories, do the distance, or sweat as much…. #
  • But did get a good sweat & my legs felt shaky….knees didn't feel as achy…thinking I don't have to worry about burning calories as much #
  • Want to try to work some of my thigh & glutes more then the treadmill does…..less jiggle, hopefully. =) #
  • CNN played a phone call sent into a GOP rep…come on morons…..no one should be threatened…..that is messed up….volunteer against them #
  • That is terrorism no matter which side of the aisle you are on……messed up #
  • Clyburn To Cantor: Dems Aren't The Ones Fanning The Flames http://lnk.ms/5qLxS Dens weren't the ones egging on the crowds Sunday #
  • RT @feministing The Disney Tittie Test: Casting Call Requires "Real Breasts" Only – Feministing http://lnk.ms/7RQlK Wow… #
  • What the Abusers Think http://lnk.ms/7RTsM #
  • Got 1 load of laundry put away, more in the washer/dryer….hubby made dinner, I had navy bean soup for the 1st….it was pretty good. =) #
  • Moved ourselves down stairs, tired of the office…can't seem to work in there lately. Hopefully be able to get somethings done now. #
  • Alright Butler! Take down Syracuse! #
  • Just took my 61st mugshot! http://www.dailymugshot.com/main/show/44426 #
  • I really don't care who wins the Xavier/KSU game….but damn they have been making some great shots….2OTs! #
  • Now Comes the Hard Part – http://lnk.ms/5rV0L #
  • Going to Extreme – http://lnk.ms/7SYy5 #

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  • Support Abortion Rights, add a #twibbon to your avatar now! – http://bit.ly/cwRLp #
  • I am so not ready for today mentally……icks…… #
  • RT @DavidMuirABC: Watch Whistleblower: http://lnk.ms/7NrWK Bank VP reveals why homeowners get runaround w mortgage refinancing and fees Mo… #
  • I barely got through the gym, didn't do the crunch bench, but at least I got the treadmill & floor abs in…just don't feel like doing it. #
  • Some Advice For Republicans I : http://lnk.ms/7PpKx #
  • Hubby: never realized how racist and full of hated for anyone poor & non white jesus christ was… he had to be since his 'followers" are… #
  • A Hearing to Define "Mainstream" Judicial Views http://lnk.ms/5nwYQ #
  • Grassley: Look How Great This Health Care Bill Is http://lnk.ms/5nwgw LOL #
  • The 10 Most Ridiculous GOP-Proposed Health Care Amendments http://lnk.ms/5nwst They are nuts! #
  • Airport worker given police warning for 'misusing' body scanner http://lnk.ms/5nwst #
  • Behind Consumer Agency Idea, a Fiery Advocate – http://lnk.ms/7PyNg I really like Elizabeth Warren! #
  • Teen Chelsea Taylor FIRED Via Facebook Over Cookie-Related Snafu http://lnk.ms/5nyK4 Do not fire people on FB…that was stupid…ggeezzzz #
  • Robert Culp has passed. =( http://lnk.ms/5p0KZ #
  • @SI_24Seven – Big Ten may not look pretty, but conference produces winners – http://lnk.ms/7Q1nH #
  • How The Clintons Fought For Health Care Behind The Scenes http://lnk.ms/5p2RS I was wondering how much Obama used the Clintons…cool #
  • Tacoma tries to douse cigar smoking lounge http://lnk.ms/7Q3kv I'm a non-smoker, but that is what this place is for, it should be allowed. #
  • RT @theGrio What we can learn from ACORN's fall http://lnk.ms/5p3Hm #
  • Just took my 60th mugshot! http://www.dailymugshot.com/main/show/44426 #
  • @Karoli Especial since McCain has been on government healthcare since he was born. Why allow others that right? in reply to Karoli #
  • Bristol Palin And The Trouble With Christian Sex http://lnk.ms/5pHnQ #
  • I finally got through my support email, now I got a ton of support tickets I need to attack…icks #
  • Watching The Informant http://lnk.ms/5pNmw! This is kind of weird…lol Not use to seeing Matt Damon so beefed up….lol #
  • Coburn to pull a Bunning – Manu Raju – POLITICO.com: http://lnk.ms/7QSQ7 via @addthis #
  • Warned About Abuse, Vatican Failed to Defrock Priest – http://lnk.ms/7QSWP This is messed up……. #
  • Far-Right GOP's Viciousness, Venom Familiar to Some of Us http://lnk.ms/7QSyn This is so true & why I no longer care for most of the GOP #
  • Yes, Modern Family is going to be on soon….I love that show…….lol #
  • Watching Fantastic Mr. Fox http://lnk.ms/5pZMV) lol……this is a wacky movie….grin #
  • Sorry, the link isn't shortening correctly…….icks #
  • Senators Engage In Bipartisan Civil Disobedience, Refuse To Halt Hearing http://lnk.ms/7QdqM That is interesting…….lol #
  • House of Anger – http://lnk.ms/7QfvK #

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Pauline’s Daily Tweets

  • Getting ready to watch Obama sign #HCR …….it feels so good, think I'm going to cry for happiness. =) #
  • Yes!!!! Finally #HCR is law!!!! #
  • Hubby: Obama said he would do it, & he did. Now let's get jobs & redo this countries infrastructure & lets become the country we SHOULD be.. #
  • Now that we finally got #HCR lets work on our aging energy & infrastructure grids……we need green jobs that won't be outsourced… #
  • We still need to reform wall st…main st should not be paying for the risks of a few rich companies that don't give a damn. #
  • RT @JoyVBehar: Joe Biden was right. It is a big f***ing deal. Will be talking about #HCR bill tonight w/ @davidfrum and Roy Sekoff fro… #
  • RT @MoveOn: Yes, #hcr IS a #bigfuckingdeal RT @PressSec: And yes Mr. Vice President, you're right… #
  • And we can't forget immigration……we really need to enforce current laws, redo the holdings of them with hard core criminals #
  • And help the ones that honestly just want to make a living & give their kids a better life, like we all want to do. #
  • Real Reform in an Election Year – http://lnk.ms/7Nnd1 We really need reform in the financial area…they have screwed us over enough =( #
  • An Absence of Class – http://lnk.ms/5mnvf Boy, that is so true……there is protesting & this was not it. #
  • When Doctor Visits Lead to Legal Help – http://lnk.ms/7Nqwv We need more of this. #
  • California may vote on legalizing pot – latimes.com http://lnk.ms/5mr50 #
  • Just took my 59th mugshot! http://www.dailymugshot.com/main/show/44426 #
  • Are We There Yet? http://lnk.ms/5mslV No we are not there yet….still have a long way to go…..abortion, pay….. #
  • Watching Men Who Stare at Goats……it is a wacky movie so far…..lol #
  • GoErie.com: Other Opinions – Roberts: Beck 'worse than a clown': http://lnk.ms/5n5hB via @addthis This is dead on! #
  • Why ACORN Fell: The Times, Lies, and Videotape http://lnk.ms/5n5wQ #
  • I finally got my support stuff caught up for the day, not bad considering that I totally hit a brick wall earlier today. #
  • Now time to get to bed, I have a cat staring at me…..like it is time to play….the silly kitty……..lol #

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