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Good Morning! New here....
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Sat, 09-13-2003 - 10:05am
my iVillage name is Cappy. I don't know why I haven't found this place sooner but at least I have now. I am a 53 yo grandmother. I no longer work but I was a preschool teacher. I exercise 5 or more days a week, either at home, the gym or walking with friends. I enjoy doing Yoga and plan on trying Pilates very soon...just have to find the time. Anyone here do Body Pump? I love that as part of my weight training routine. I make sure my husband & I eat healthy but flavorful meals but I don't deprive us of the occassional indulgence! ;o)

Any of you here that are my age know that this is a transitional time in a woman's life...as are all stages of our lives, right girls? But this time of life can be rich and full as well as very challenging. That's why I find iVillage a great place to visit to find support from women who are my peers and also women of different ages who are fun to meet. So as I read more of the posts here and get to know you I hope you will get to know me. This looks like my kinda place!

Enjoy your Saturday ladies,Cappy




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Sat, 09-13-2003 - 2:35pm
WOW! You are young gran-mother!I am 45 and still have a boy in elementary school.Actually today is his birthday party--BIG 11!!Yep..we are a nutty group..sometimes we get "a little off subject" LOL! Come share with us often. You do sound very Fit!! Mel

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Sat, 09-13-2003 - 3:01pm
G'day Cappy. You really have found the BEST Board on iVillage. Read your profile and ;) I think you will fit in, no problems at all. Looking forward to "seeing" you. We do tend to ramble on a bit but this place really keeps me on the straight and narrow, fitness wise. Hilary
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Sat, 09-13-2003 - 4:33pm
TY Mel. I was a very young gm at 40 when the first one was born. My oldest ds and his highschool sweetheart started *immediately* after graduation! But we knew that was their plan so it was no surprise. They are still going strong with 5 children...newest one born July 29. 3 boys & 2 girls. Their motto is "Children are like fowers...you can never have too many" but I think they are stopping here. Getting a full house! LOL! I have 2 other children who have 3 children between them...so an even 8 dgc.

Sounds like your party is going...or went?...well. The fun years! Before the teeenage angst and all that! But seriously, I had fun with my kids no matter what age, as I'm sure you do.

I try to keep strong and fit. Want to have a quality old-age ;o)! I struggle with that middle-age spread but it could be worse so no complaints here. Have fun with the birthday boy! Cake & pizza---YUM! :-9 Cappy

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Sat, 09-13-2003 - 4:39pm
TY Hilary. I am hoping that being here keeps me on the straight and narrow in fitness also. I can use some help keeping my goals and daily routine in mind. I do well on my own but sometimes feel lazy so checking in here will prompt me to get the lead out and get moving. Trying to shed 20 lbs...again! Seems to come and go quicker than fleas on a dog!

Nice to have a friend in Australia. Cappy, @>-->--

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Sat, 09-13-2003 - 5:44pm
The "teen-age angst" has hit here--I also have a son nearly 15.He is a great kid tho,and we do "talk" alot.I think communication is KEY right now.Good for you on all those Grand-kids--and you got it all out of the way--so now YOU relax!! Mel

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Sat, 09-13-2003 - 6:01pm
Yep-we can be a riot,here!But watch out for Hilary (pesky)..she is from Austrailia and can be VERY naughty.SHHH-DONT tell HER I said that!!<>.The rest of us are angels,tho!! LOL! Mel

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Sat, 09-13-2003 - 6:36pm


>>The rest of us are angels,tho!! LOL!

**:::cough:::gasp:::choke:::you say what???

~Golly <---the sweet innocent one. :)

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Sat, 09-13-2003 - 7:00pm
>>The rest of us are angels,tho

**Oh my ..

:::who are you talking about Mel:::

Anyone here

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Sat, 09-13-2003 - 7:01pm
>>~Golly <---the sweet innocent one.

**Hey cappy ..

Don't believe this above either

Not even close, LOL

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Sat, 09-13-2003 - 8:24pm
>>But watch out for Hilary (pesky)..

**Hey Cappy, I don't even have to qualify this post from that little rat (term of affection but don't tell her, lots of secrets here as you can see!) Mel with a reply!! HA! HA! Just keep reading and you can figure it out for yourself! I think I'm going to cry......laughing! Hilary