Hibiscus09's Competition Progress Pics Thread - Page 26

pammiejoe6 · 07-01-2006, 11:15 PM

WOW VEGAS? what FUN! hugs!

1stindoor · 07-02-2006, 09:18 AM

Looks like your rides are getting progressively better Hib. Vegas during the summer...I feel your pain. Have fun.

hibiscus09 · 07-02-2006, 12:53 PM

Thanks, pammie!

Hi Kieth! Brian and I aren't really Vegas sort of people, but some friends invited us and we figured what the heck. Brian will probably play a little blackjack and the extent of my gambling will be $20 on a slot machine -- after that, I want to beat the things and scream, "Give me my money back!!"

Our friends planned everything, so we won't even know what we're doing until next week as far as shows, etc. are concerned (when they send us the itinerary). :p

Hope all of ya'll are well. Our vacation at Kiawah is winding down. We're golfing today.

We have to head home on the 5th and little B is having his wisdom teeth removed on the 7th. Fun, fun.

Happy Sunday!

**NewSpawn** · 07-04-2006, 01:53 AM

hey hibiscus. just wanted to drop by and see how you're doing. looks like ur doing pretty good

. thanks for stoppin by my journal recently and i hope you have a happy 4th of july

hibiscus09 · 07-05-2006, 12:17 PM

Hi Spawn!

Hope you had a Happy 4th of July also!

Today, I'm packing up and heading home from Kiawah (after being her over a month :p ) around noon. Little B has to get his wisdom teeth out on Friday. I've probably already said it, but I don't like that they're putting my baby to sleep.

Yesterday, we ended up riding bikes an hour and walking two hours. I was hungry all day. We watched fireworks on the beach last night -- they were beautiful!

I've now ridden my bike 221 miles training towards the MS150 -- woo-hoo -- moving right along.

Happy, happy Wednesday!!

hibiscus09 · 07-09-2006, 07:16 PM

Hiya guys!

I felt like I was near death today. We rode 40 miles in Ft. Jackson and it was described as a rolling hills ride. It was awful -- the hills went on forever and around mile 30 or so, I just wanted to start barfing. I wanted to do anything but pedal.

Anyhoo, we made it. It was muggy and hot. I took a water bottle with me and a bottle full of Accelerade. Luckily, there we came across Ft. Jackson Golf Club and were able to buy more water and some Gatorade because we definitely ran out of fluids. Not too smart. :P

What else? Ummmm, oh -- my chain came off 3 freagin times. :confused2: I've never had that happen and don't know what the deal was with it. Brian didn't even notice the first time and kept going and going

-- but, luckily I seemed to remember from childhood days how to remedy the chain situation on my own.

According to Bicycling Magazine's calculator, I burned 1,536.41. My max speed was 30mph -- :o -- that feels fast on a bike. Brian's was 35, but I think the extra weight helps. Ha,ha.

I am now going to eat and find somewhere to collapse. :girl:

Be good!

Oh, and I lifted yesterday -- chest/tris/abs! Woo-hoo! Trying to get myself on a Monday - Wed - Friday split, but I felt like lifting yesterday, so I started on Saturday.

DarkFalcon · 07-09-2006, 11:18 PM

Sounds like a blast..lol. Glad to see you push through and triumph! You kick ass Hibby!

JJ_Sungirl · 07-10-2006, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hibiscus09

Brian will probably play a little blackjack and the extent of my gambling will be $20 on a slot machine -- after that, I want to beat the things and scream, "Give me my money back!!"

LoL! Hi Hibs!

I am sooo the same way...I'd be pounding the machines too! It sounds like you had a phenomenal time in Kiawah. I envy you. hehehe

You've been training like crazy...what are your plans for the fall? When is the bike race?

Good to read ya again

1stindoor · 07-13-2006, 12:36 PM

Sounds like you're having a great summer Hib...hope you're having a blast in Vegas...put it all on black for me.

dnyc99 · 07-16-2006, 09:56 PM

Hiya Hibi!!

Sorry I haven't been to your journal for a while. I'm trying to catch up!!

Hope things are great for you and you're having a wonderful summer.

My summer has been great...DF's spoiling me.

Take care and talk to you soon,

~D~

hibiscus09 · 08-04-2006, 02:19 PM

Hi guys! Sorry I haven't posted in a while. This summer has been so busy! We had a great time in Vegas, then went to Michigan so Brian could golf in the Buick ProAm, are home for three days & are heading out Sunday for British Columbia. I'll do the bike ride on September 16 and 17th & then, HOPEFULLY, become a regular lifter again. Good grief!

I'm actually having tons of fun -- I just don't care for the slightly flabby body. I've asked Michael and Kendra if they'll help me come up with a nutrition plan & I'll get that started at the beginning of October.

Hope all is well with everyone! I'll try to get some good photos in British Columbia and post them!

**powerman2000** · 08-04-2006, 03:24 PM

Geez Hibby, you're gonna need a rest from all that vacationing.

JJ_Sungirl · 08-05-2006, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hibiscus09

! I'll try to get some good photos in British Columbia and post them!

Hey hibs!

I live in B.C.! When ya coming here? Where ya going to? I'll be sending you some good vibes. You should stop by my facility and take in my yoga class. Very centering, relaxing stuff

hibiscus09 · 08-05-2006, 06:38 PM

Hi JJ!

It's a family adventure trip we won from Nissan. We leave tomorrow -- early -- we have to leave the house at 4:30a.m. We will be at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler from August 6th -- 10th, and at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on August 10 -- 11th. We're scheduled to get to the Fairmont at around 2:00 because we're stopping enroute in Squamish to see a Lumberjack/Logger show. We're going out to dinner that night in Vancouver. Any suggestions as to where to eat? We get up bright and early the next day to head back home.

hibiscus09 · 08-05-2006, 06:40 PM

Hi powerman! You're right -- I am about at the end of my traveling rope. I'm ready to settle down at home!

JJ_Sungirl · 08-05-2006, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hibiscus09

Hi JJ!

Any suggestions as to where to eat? We get up bright and early the next day to head back home.

Absolutely! This place is a great fine dining restaurant:

http://www.salmonhouse.com/about.php

They have delectable vancouver smoked salmon, steak and mahi mahi. The view from the dining area is breath taking. It overlooks English bay if I'm not mistaken.

Let me know if you end up going there on your trip. It will be a memorable dining experience.

Cheers

hibiscus09 · 08-13-2006, 05:39 PM

Thanks bunches, JJ!

My kids refused to go anywhere with the word "Salmon" in the name. LOL We did have a blast in B.C. and Whistler was beautiful!

Here's a bunch of links to photos. I sure hope I can link to photobucket from here because this is too much to post!

I think I'll post the "bear" photos first, so if ya'll get bored with them at least they'll be in a group. British Columbia had bears all over the place -- bear statues -- which different artists had painted with different themes. They were going to auction them off in about a month for charity. I can't remember what they used, but Britt said they had a similar campaign in D.C. when she was there. I know Columbia did it at one time with Palmetto trees.

Anyhoo, Britt was determined to take photos with every bear we came upon.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...dDayBears2.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...dDayBears3.jpg

We thought Darth Vader Bear was too cool! :

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...VaderBear2.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...hVaderBear.jpg

This was a bad fashion decision-- I look 2 feet tall!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...CBearDiane.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...earBeauty2.jpg

Isn't Britt pretty?

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...BearBeauty.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...dDayBears2.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...s09/BCBear.jpg

I think that was all the bear shots. Good Lord!

hibiscus09 · 08-13-2006, 05:41 PM

Damnit!! LOL Okie dokes -- let's see if I can link the site where I posted it. Probably against the rules, but I'll try anything to not have to do it again.

http://www.homefitness101.com/forum/...=0&#entry80838

That worked, but I may get into trouble for that. Shhhhhhhhhh.

I'm cleansing my body of alcohol, etc. today

and plan on being a more fit chickie from here on out. This slackness has to stop. I'll try to whip myself into decent shape before I ask Kendra and Michael to help me the rest of the way.

Happy Sunday!

07-02-2006, 09:18 AM	#752
1stindoor Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NC Posts: 327 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	Looks like your rides are getting progressively better Hib. Vegas during the summer...I feel your pain. Have fun. __________________ Steely-eyed, barrel-chested, freedom fighter with the kung-fu grip and the life-like hair

07-04-2006, 01:53 AM	#754
NewSpawn Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,223 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 24	hey hibiscus. just wanted to drop by and see how you're doing. looks like ur doing pretty good. thanks for stoppin by my journal recently and i hope you have a happy 4th of july

07-13-2006, 12:36 PM	#759
1stindoor Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NC Posts: 327 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	Sounds like you're having a great summer Hib...hope you're having a blast in Vegas...put it all on black for me. __________________ Steely-eyed, barrel-chested, freedom fighter with the kung-fu grip and the life-like hair

07-16-2006, 09:56 PM	#760
dnyc99 IMPC Contestant Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,025 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 184	Hiya Hibi!! Sorry I haven't been to your journal for a while. I'm trying to catch up!! Hope things are great for you and you're having a wonderful summer. My summer has been great...DF's spoiling me. Take care and talk to you soon, ~D~ __________________

08-04-2006, 03:24 PM	#762
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,285 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 203	Geez Hibby, you're gonna need a rest from all that vacationing. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

07-01-2006, 11:15 PM	#751
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,178 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	WOW VEGAS? what FUN! hugs!

07-02-2006, 12:53 PM	#753
hibiscus09 IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 986 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 16	Thanks, pammie! Hi Kieth! Brian and I aren't really Vegas sort of people, but some friends invited us and we figured what the heck. Brian will probably play a little blackjack and the extent of my gambling will be $20 on a slot machine -- after that, I want to beat the things and scream, "Give me my money back!!" Our friends planned everything, so we won't even know what we're doing until next week as far as shows, etc. are concerned (when they send us the itinerary). :p Hope all of ya'll are well. Our vacation at Kiawah is winding down. We're golfing today. We have to head home on the 5th and little B is having his wisdom teeth removed on the 7th. Fun, fun. Happy Sunday!

07-05-2006, 12:17 PM	#755
hibiscus09 IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 986 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 16	Hi Spawn! Hope you had a Happy 4th of July also! Today, I'm packing up and heading home from Kiawah (after being her over a month :p ) around noon. Little B has to get his wisdom teeth out on Friday. I've probably already said it, but I don't like that they're putting my baby to sleep. Yesterday, we ended up riding bikes an hour and walking two hours. I was hungry all day. We watched fireworks on the beach last night -- they were beautiful! I've now ridden my bike 221 miles training towards the MS150 -- woo-hoo -- moving right along. Happy, happy Wednesday!!

07-09-2006, 07:16 PM	#756
hibiscus09 IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 986 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 16	Hiya guys! I felt like I was near death today. We rode 40 miles in Ft. Jackson and it was described as a rolling hills ride. It was awful -- the hills went on forever and around mile 30 or so, I just wanted to start barfing. I wanted to do anything but pedal. Anyhoo, we made it. It was muggy and hot. I took a water bottle with me and a bottle full of Accelerade. Luckily, there we came across Ft. Jackson Golf Club and were able to buy more water and some Gatorade because we definitely ran out of fluids. Not too smart. :P What else? Ummmm, oh -- my chain came off 3 freagin times. :confused2: I've never had that happen and don't know what the deal was with it. Brian didn't even notice the first time and kept going and going -- but, luckily I seemed to remember from childhood days how to remedy the chain situation on my own. According to Bicycling Magazine's calculator, I burned 1,536.41. My max speed was 30mph -- :o -- that feels fast on a bike. Brian's was 35, but I think the extra weight helps. Ha,ha. I am now going to eat and find somewhere to collapse. :girl: Be good! Oh, and I lifted yesterday -- chest/tris/abs! Woo-hoo! Trying to get myself on a Monday - Wed - Friday split, but I felt like lifting yesterday, so I started on Saturday.

07-09-2006, 11:18 PM	#757
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Sounds like a blast..lol. Glad to see you push through and triumph! You kick ass Hibby!

08-04-2006, 02:19 PM	#761
hibiscus09 IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 986 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 16	Hi guys! Sorry I haven't posted in a while. This summer has been so busy! We had a great time in Vegas, then went to Michigan so Brian could golf in the Buick ProAm, are home for three days & are heading out Sunday for British Columbia. I'll do the bike ride on September 16 and 17th & then, HOPEFULLY, become a regular lifter again. Good grief! I'm actually having tons of fun -- I just don't care for the slightly flabby body. I've asked Michael and Kendra if they'll help me come up with a nutrition plan & I'll get that started at the beginning of October. Hope all is well with everyone! I'll try to get some good photos in British Columbia and post them!

08-05-2006, 06:38 PM	#764
hibiscus09 IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 986 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 16	Hi JJ! It's a family adventure trip we won from Nissan. We leave tomorrow -- early -- we have to leave the house at 4:30a.m. We will be at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler from August 6th -- 10th, and at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on August 10 -- 11th. We're scheduled to get to the Fairmont at around 2:00 because we're stopping enroute in Squamish to see a Lumberjack/Logger show. We're going out to dinner that night in Vancouver. Any suggestions as to where to eat? We get up bright and early the next day to head back home.

08-05-2006, 06:40 PM	#765
hibiscus09 IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 986 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 16	Hi powerman! You're right -- I am about at the end of my traveling rope. I'm ready to settle down at home!

08-13-2006, 05:39 PM	#767
hibiscus09 IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 986 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 16	Thanks bunches, JJ! My kids refused to go anywhere with the word "Salmon" in the name. LOL We did have a blast in B.C. and Whistler was beautiful! Here's a bunch of links to photos. I sure hope I can link to photobucket from here because this is too much to post! I think I'll post the "bear" photos first, so if ya'll get bored with them at least they'll be in a group. British Columbia had bears all over the place -- bear statues -- which different artists had painted with different themes. They were going to auction them off in about a month for charity. I can't remember what they used, but Britt said they had a similar campaign in D.C. when she was there. I know Columbia did it at one time with Palmetto trees. Anyhoo, Britt was determined to take photos with every bear we came upon. http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...dDayBears2.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...dDayBears3.jpg We thought Darth Vader Bear was too cool! : http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...VaderBear2.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...hVaderBear.jpg This was a bad fashion decision-- I look 2 feet tall! http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...CBearDiane.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...earBeauty2.jpg Isn't Britt pretty? http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...BearBeauty.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...dDayBears2.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...s09/BCBear.jpg I think that was all the bear shots. Good Lord!

08-13-2006, 05:41 PM	#768
hibiscus09 IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 986 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 16	Damnit!! LOL Okie dokes -- let's see if I can link the site where I posted it. Probably against the rules, but I'll try anything to not have to do it again. http://www.homefitness101.com/forum/...=0&#entry80838 That worked, but I may get into trouble for that. Shhhhhhhhhh. I'm cleansing my body of alcohol, etc. today and plan on being a more fit chickie from here on out. This slackness has to stop. I'll try to whip myself into decent shape before I ask Kendra and Michael to help me the rest of the way. Happy Sunday!