tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post6608404520024772128..comments2024-03-15T04:01:53.036-04:00Comments on Cranky Fitness: Diving InCrabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-54439488311982747702013-05-02T22:42:36.458-04:002013-05-02T22:42:36.458-04:00I am not a snorkel person so I get this & I di...I am not a snorkel person so I get this & I did NOT conquer that fear.. I just love Hawaii plain & simple - I need to go back over & over again! :)Jody - Fit at 55http://www.truth2beingfit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-33912740531092116062013-04-29T23:33:10.355-04:002013-04-29T23:33:10.355-04:00Yes, Mary Anne, it feels like real stairs. Until I...Yes, Mary Anne, it feels like real stairs. Until I got in shape, it always killed my knees. Now, I'm not afraid of it (though maybe I will have to rethink that, Aimee), but oh, when the trainer put this little, square metal stool in front of me - maybe all of 18" high, and suggested I jump up...I made him put it next to the wall so I couldn't fall right over the edge. Then I went home and spent a ridiculous amount of time jumping onto the right height of couch cushions (no domestic skills or pride here, I'm afraid). Then went back to the gym feeling surely it would be ok - and still needed to put the stupid thing next to the wall to be able to jump on it.Death Ride Grandmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-4586320205021867442013-04-29T20:43:18.283-04:002013-04-29T20:43:18.283-04:00I am now convinced I will never try the stepper th...I am now convinced I will never try the stepper thing! 8) (One of the things that bothers my hips most is climbing stairs, so I am quite happy to avoid it. I have looked at people using it and wondered if it feels like real stairs.)<br /><br />Mary Anne in Kentuckysolarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606487180967915130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-70509977081797200062013-04-29T18:37:02.581-04:002013-04-29T18:37:02.581-04:00Yes, of course you are right, Shadowduck. No wind ...Yes, of course you are right, Shadowduck. No wind is a big one. Cycling is never as safe as being inside a car. And there is the possibility of the front tire blow-out, or a crazy rider in front of you dropping a water bottle, or suddenly deciding to stop. I know, I know. But I also believe the rider can make it a whole lot safer, and I shamelessly encourage other riders to let go - at least a little bit. Some (not all, by any means)of life's great pleasures do involve some risk.<br /><br />And I never thought I would say that. Never. But the older I get, the more it seems to be true.Death Ride Grandmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-62324991678932084992013-04-29T14:35:16.084-04:002013-04-29T14:35:16.084-04:00Hi Aimee!
No rudeness at all in lurking, I apprec...Hi Aimee!<br /><br />No rudeness at all in lurking, I appreciate the visits! However, it is indeed a special thrill when a lurker appears with a great comment.<br /><br />You totally cracked me up with the stepper platform fear, which I have to confess I share! I stopped jumping at all a couple years ago because of foot issues, and recently thought I might try jumping up on a very short platform, and... chickened out! Had to do one foot at a time and work up to two feet at once, and even with the mellow approach I can only jump a few inches. Sigh. So yay for you mastering it!<br /><br />Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-59115159679466600972013-04-29T14:03:04.182-04:002013-04-29T14:03:04.182-04:00It looks like a wonderful vacation! I've alway...It looks like a wonderful vacation! I've always wanted to scuba dive but Alaska isn't exactly ideal for that. <br /><br />I tend to lurk more than comment (rude, I know), but when you asked about silly fitness related fears it reminded me of mine. The aerobics stepper platform. Specifically, jumping from the floor up onto the step. Regardless of the fact it's not even 6 inches off the ground, the first time my trainer wanted me to jump onto it I had this picture in my head of tripping on the step, flailing over the top and landing on my face. It took him almost the entire session to talk me into trying it once. And what happened? Just as I was jumping somebody walked by the front of the step and it startled me so badly I tripped, flailed, and landed on my trainer. I suppose that's better than landing on my face, but not much. I was so mad/embarrassed that after the three seconds it took for the shock to wear off, I got up and hopped onto that evil step. Twice. <br /><br />On the good side, I'm no longer afraid of that little piece of plastic. And my trainer didn't charge me for the session. lolaimeeinakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13483957452796173756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-43687776394512462902013-04-29T10:25:48.855-04:002013-04-29T10:25:48.855-04:00Good on ya, Leah!
And especially if you're no...Good on ya, Leah!<br /><br />And especially if you're not much of a swimmer, I say you've done your bit and can rest on your laurels.<br /><br />Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-63370920344202474002013-04-29T10:24:19.665-04:002013-04-29T10:24:19.665-04:00I bet you have Dr. J! Sometime I've got to wan...I bet you have Dr. J! Sometime I've got to wander south and say hi to you and some pretty fishies!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-44659971047396514612013-04-29T10:21:57.868-04:002013-04-29T10:21:57.868-04:00Sigh. probably should have done the same! It's...Sigh. probably should have done the same! It's gonna be like Cranky QVC up in here for awhile... :)Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-55905091550611934362013-04-29T10:20:30.134-04:002013-04-29T10:20:30.134-04:00Malaysia sounds awesome!Malaysia sounds awesome!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-38372117333260195402013-04-29T10:19:10.795-04:002013-04-29T10:19:10.795-04:00Thanks Charlotte! Your pictures of your adorable ...Thanks Charlotte! Your pictures of your adorable happy family make me smile hard too... I know that having a passle of active kids makes vacationing harder to manage, but I imagine it's quite a fun and magical adventure when you do!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-63013685686295010182013-04-29T10:16:44.974-04:002013-04-29T10:16:44.974-04:00Ah Jody, you are so sweet to always stop by!!! Can...Ah Jody, you are so sweet to always stop by!!! Can't wait to get a chance to check in to see what you've been up to. Am SO BEHIND on all things blogging related...Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-38821991737803470832013-04-29T10:15:40.938-04:002013-04-29T10:15:40.938-04:00The 'missing out' aspect was really helpfu...The 'missing out' aspect was really helpful for me too Gaye, though I've been quite willing to make that tradeoff throughout life and have happily missed out on a lot of scary things. Glad I didn't this time!<br /><br />Thanks again for your awesome guest post!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-80212632756842517582013-04-29T10:11:44.447-04:002013-04-29T10:11:44.447-04:00Wow HSH, looking forward to your post about water ...Wow HSH, looking forward to your post about water redemption, sounds very inspiring!<br /><br />And now you've got me wondering about Croatian waters, sounds lovely!!Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.crankyfitness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-27944666849150434102013-04-29T09:14:14.789-04:002013-04-29T09:14:14.789-04:00Crabby,
Go you!
I have done something similar.
I ...Crabby,<br />Go you! <br />I have done something similar.<br />I am scared of water and can barely manage to dog paddle, but my husband and I went snorkeling on my 35th birthday. It was wonderful. Terrifying at first, moderately less so as the day progressed, but wonderful. <br />I conquered the fear and am happy, but I take the position that I never have to do it again.<br />Leah J. Utashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-25711256840941898582013-04-29T08:26:09.021-04:002013-04-29T08:26:09.021-04:00Fun photos!!
I've done some great snorkeling ...Fun photos!!<br /><br />I've done some great snorkeling in Florida waters! It's amazing the world that exists just a few feet away from us that we never see unless we just dive in!Dr. Jhttp://goo.gl/Qsrs9noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-66550664646810057192013-04-29T08:15:30.291-04:002013-04-29T08:15:30.291-04:00I could do with following in your foot steps. I am...I could do with following in your foot steps. I am quite nervous of the see and sticking my head in the water. Maybe all the rubbish I have watched on TV. Leon Hardyhttp://www.longboardranch.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-78106215876659707102013-04-29T08:14:06.692-04:002013-04-29T08:14:06.692-04:00LAUGHED OUT LOUD at the end.
we are twins except I...LAUGHED OUT LOUD at the end.<br />we are twins except I MAILED MINE BACK and declined AFTER agreeing.<br />GO MIZFIT!! :-)MIZhttp://mizfitonline.com/2013/04/29/breath-walking-misfit-style/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-83604979351872116032013-04-29T06:21:40.826-04:002013-04-29T06:21:40.826-04:00Sounds like someone is having a lot of fun while p...Sounds like someone is having a lot of fun while playing in the ocean. :) Count me in next time. Anyway, if you really to snorkel, you should visit Malaysia since they have got some really nice snorkeling spots. <br /><br />Cheers.<br />EdEd Proctorhttp://tinnitusguide.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-16511314830266581202013-04-28T22:54:51.755-04:002013-04-28T22:54:51.755-04:00Aw this made me smile SO HARD. Looks like you two ...Aw this made me smile SO HARD. Looks like you two had a blast! And now I'm having major vacay envy;)Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04339643338071382257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-59856462069765566762013-04-28T22:39:25.095-04:002013-04-28T22:39:25.095-04:00Just want to say that I need more time to read thi...Just want to say that I need more time to read this so I kept putting off & will read tomorrow - I did not just want to skim it - HUGS!!!Jody - Fit at 55http://www.truth2beingfit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-19829004858183210882013-04-28T20:34:59.809-04:002013-04-28T20:34:59.809-04:00I love the ocean...so much so that I majored in Ma...I love the ocean...so much so that I majored in Marine Biology in college. I've been snorkeling and deep sea fishing, but not scuba diving yet. It's next on my list.Abby Chttp://garciniaweightloss.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-51101113092175528492013-04-28T19:46:33.602-04:002013-04-28T19:46:33.602-04:00Love the pictures! Looks like you had a great trip...Love the pictures! Looks like you had a great trip. <br /><br />My motivation for jumping in to new things even when I'm scared is usually that no matter how afraid I am, I am more afraid of missing a really good time. I hate to be left out! :)<br /><br />Happy to have you back!<br />Gaye<br /><br />Gayehttp://confettidrop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-62146106879514555692013-04-28T17:14:30.815-04:002013-04-28T17:14:30.815-04:00Aaahhh... beautiful pictures. Seems like you had a...Aaahhh... beautiful pictures. Seems like you had a wonderful time!<br /><br />You ask if we have conquered some fears. Water has been my redemption. As a kid I was shy and afraid of everything. I learned to deal with my fears one by one with the help of water. There would be too many examples, I might write a post about it one of those days. :-)<br /><br />Snorkeling: I have fond, fond memories of it in the beautiful blue waters of Croatia! <br /><br />Thank you for this happy post!HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-41138173951653735472013-04-28T15:38:21.168-04:002013-04-28T15:38:21.168-04:00I'm glad you broke your fear and had a good ti...I'm glad you broke your fear and had a good time. Snorkeling is awesome.Alexhttp://www.anaboliccookingsecrets.orgnoreply@blogger.com