tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post5653914303651863179..comments2023-10-21T04:15:51.229-06:00Comments on CHROME ON THE RANGE: IN WHICH BEAR MAKES IT THROUGH WEEK 4, AND STARTS ON THE "HOME" STRETCHRob-bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-48348237066135094552012-03-15T16:39:09.705-06:002012-03-15T16:39:09.705-06:00® About Last Weekend: On behalf of Bear's Edit...® About Last Weekend: On behalf of Bear's Editorial Committee, I thank you for the note. Bear is currently indisposed (as is explained on Bear's "Chrome" blog. <br /><br />We will bring this note to Bear's attention as soon as possible, Jody.<br /><br /><i>Mary Italic</i>, for Bear and his ECRob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-3656516990802774382012-03-14T10:11:13.876-06:002012-03-14T10:11:13.876-06:00So sorry, I thought I'd left a comment last we...So sorry, I thought I'd left a comment last week, maybe I didn't push the right buttons. Sounds like you live in such a tall building that is exercise in itself. Amazing about the electoral messups - I would have thought that Canada was immune to that sort of thing (bit like NZ)About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-28317520308944116752012-03-10T03:41:02.840-06:002012-03-10T03:41:02.840-06:00This post is so inspirational. You sound so positi...This post is so inspirational. You sound so positive and hopeful and that is wonderful to read about. I'm going to make use of some of your helpful hints as well -- got plenty of cans to grab hold of that's for sure.<br />Now I think I'll mosey on over to your other site and find out what's going on in Canadian politics!The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-60715950238456465752012-03-09T23:05:53.312-06:002012-03-09T23:05:53.312-06:00® Just Two Chicks: The process is tiring. But I...® Just Two Chicks: The process is tiring. But I'm getting accustomed to it.<br /><br />And yes, I'm going to pedal my ass around the city. Wait! That sounds, um, well, improper. But more improper to peddle one's ass around town. (Bear starts to blush.)<br /><br />And yes, politics are depressing.<br /><br />® Frances: Yes. Doing things that are part of, or related to, our everyday life can help us stay fit.<br /><br />Am thinking "Born to be Wild."<br /><br />® Cheshire Wife: I'm doing reasonably myself, and sharing as many ides as I can in order to help others.Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-52542292031844184192012-03-09T05:46:29.355-06:002012-03-09T05:46:29.355-06:00I had to go to physical therapy yrs ago. I used to...I had to go to physical therapy yrs ago. I used to leave there in pain. Could never figure that out.Gossip_Grlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603645371306284338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-37156894878183565622012-03-09T05:24:23.757-06:002012-03-09T05:24:23.757-06:00Hi Bear,
It sounds like you are making all of this...Hi Bear,<br />It sounds like you are making all of this a habit, a good one! I ride my stationary bike for 25 to 30 minutes almost everyday but would like to ad some more. You learned some good ideas, thanks!!<br />Love Di ♥Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429812875586479256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-6916327799456672392012-03-09T05:24:18.574-06:002012-03-09T05:24:18.574-06:00Hey, thanks for visiting my blog. Hopped over to ...Hey, thanks for visiting my blog. Hopped over to see who you are - a bear! Wonderful. My first bear-reader!<br />Enjoyed your postings. "See" you again soon.Retired Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-23641327864156960892012-03-07T10:31:23.348-06:002012-03-07T10:31:23.348-06:00These are all good points as if we walked everywhe...These are all good points as if we walked everywhere we wanted to go we would all be in great shape. The only thing is I'm not disorganised enough and don't leave enough time. Last year we read about a local person who walked absolutely everywhere in his life. He looked very happy.About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-38422982801340919502012-03-07T09:41:34.417-06:002012-03-07T09:41:34.417-06:00i've found that walking can be very good exerc...i've found that walking can be very good exercise, as well as climbing stairs. you're right - you don't need to go to the gym to get a good workout.<br /><br />a bear on a bicycle - now that is a sight i'd like to see ;-)Amanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-88055941991114990932012-03-07T06:35:17.005-06:002012-03-07T06:35:17.005-06:00It is good that Bear is using his own initiative t...It is good that Bear is using his own initiative to work out alternatives to the gym. Keep on exercising!cheshire wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944869219641386387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-2649167539719850452012-03-06T14:27:13.038-06:002012-03-06T14:27:13.038-06:00Oh Bear! Get yourself sorted and keep yourself hea...Oh Bear! Get yourself sorted and keep yourself healthy please :) Hugs to you. You seem to have an interestingly quirky routine worked out :)That gentleman's ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662660073866660544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-30286191403105522522012-03-06T13:21:46.827-06:002012-03-06T13:21:46.827-06:00I am glad for you as you sound that you are gettin...I am glad for you as you sound that you are getting better. I agree don't re-injure yourself. I exercise at home too. sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-46886637142086634552012-03-06T03:20:14.273-06:002012-03-06T03:20:14.273-06:00Wow, you are learning so much and teaching here, w...Wow, you are learning so much and teaching here, which I thank you for because my chiropractor isn't (can't be, I guess) as thorough as your clinic. I do have an appointment with him tomorrow, and look forward to it. That's saying something, because at first I dreaded it. <br /><br />Leaving tonight impressed that you are actually planning on biking this summer. Bikes and I were never quite a good match, so I will work on being an even better walker week by week. <br /><br />Have enjoyed your bear tales about the clinic and look forward to reading how they synthesize your home week when you return.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-62745180049534242512012-03-05T21:20:06.816-06:002012-03-05T21:20:06.816-06:00Bear, I am very glad that you are already feeling ...Bear, I am very glad that you are already feeling good results from the Clinic's treatments.<br /><br />I enjoyed your comparisons of gym vs home methods of getting the muscles, etc., going. Come over to my shop and we can add lots of other effects to the mix. No need for any gym memberships for any of us.<br /><br />You do know that Bruce tune, Born to Run. I think we were born to at least keep moving!<br /><br />Best wishes.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-26966875328000602112012-03-05T21:12:49.165-06:002012-03-05T21:12:49.165-06:00It sounds exhausting... but like it has been very ...It sounds exhausting... but like it has been very good for you :)<br /><br />I love that you'll be riding a bike around town!! I miss bike riding... <br /><br />That's terrible about what's happening in Canada as far as politics... I'm staying away from politics for now. It's way too frustrating.Just Two Chickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588015393799661678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-46110772353427139442012-03-05T17:14:49.622-06:002012-03-05T17:14:49.622-06:00® rosaria: Thanks. The "trick" to doing ...® rosaria: Thanks. The "trick" to doing this is to know where to find the resources. And then how to make use of those resources. <br /><br />I have a plan around that. (Yes, I have a plan around a lot of things; it's just that this is coming as a high priority item.) Stay tuned.Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-42613638921863514502012-03-05T17:10:13.309-06:002012-03-05T17:10:13.309-06:00Oh Bear, you sound so much more positive! It must ...Oh Bear, you sound so much more positive! It must be your new resolve to manage pain, get on with your life with the flexibility and strength you can muster. Great hints for the rest of us.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-82676983089109862022012-03-05T16:30:14.399-06:002012-03-05T16:30:14.399-06:00® Blog Fodder: We're making good progress here...® Blog Fodder: We're making good progress here. Thanks.<br /><br />Maybe hurt times come again no more. Won't quite be true, but hurt less is possible.<br /><br />® Jean: Lots of things one can do — even vacuuming (hoovering) or washing dishes. If you know a way that won't hurt you while you're doing it. Yes, I know how to clean up, safely (in terms of my body).<br /><br />There are lots of things that can be fun, if you can do them without hurting.<br /><br />® Reforming Geek: Thanks. I have learned how to be a mover (and a shaker, but that's another story). <br /><br />Bear stretch instead of Bear hugs? Well, if you insist. (I always think hugs are more fun!)<br /><br />® ain't for city girls: Thanks. This is actually what I was working on when I was writing my Master's thesis — the multi-disciplinary approach to pain management.<br /><br />And in your US insurance, they should have higher premium levels for those with problems like obesity and smoking.Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-11106732837180615252012-03-05T15:22:18.033-06:002012-03-05T15:22:18.033-06:00This whole program is amazing Rob! If only doctors...This whole program is amazing Rob! If only doctors would take this approach instead of just prescribing more pills for an easy fix...I often thought this would be a small fix for the health care problem in the US...those that tried through exercise and diet to stay healthy got rewarded through lower premiums. Instead we pay for those that don't...keep up the good work!ain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-13438971910879925552012-03-05T07:33:59.259-06:002012-03-05T07:33:59.259-06:00I'm proud of Bear! Having movement and exerci...I'm proud of Bear! Having movement and exercise as part of your daily activities certainly sets up success down the road.<br /><br />Keep up the good work and have a good bear stretch for me this morning!ReformingGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990465686765948682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-62235834283139264112012-03-05T05:08:18.042-06:002012-03-05T05:08:18.042-06:00This all sounds like a mix of hard work and fun. ...This all sounds like a mix of hard work and fun. But if it's getting results, it's worth it.<br />There are lots of things you can do at home to "exercise", the trouble is, getting motivated and remembering to do them. You sound very positive about it all.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-62316325043268092502012-03-05T00:45:12.886-06:002012-03-05T00:45:12.886-06:00Sounds like you are coming along quite nicely, Rob...Sounds like you are coming along quite nicely, Rob. Keep on Keeping on.The Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-29419758842806770102012-03-04T23:23:47.131-06:002012-03-04T23:23:47.131-06:00® Rubye Jack: Right. Who needs a gym?
Tell what y...® Rubye Jack: Right. Who needs a gym?<br /><br />Tell what you're doing when you're doing it. I love to hear success stories. Not that you have to do a lot. Just that you're doing something.<br /><br />Blessings and Bear hugs.Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-30001973214053224432012-03-04T23:07:56.646-06:002012-03-04T23:07:56.646-06:00Wow Bear, this is great news and actually an inspi...Wow Bear, this is great news and actually an inspiration for me to start using some of the tips you list here. Who needs a gym anyway!Rubye Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511953177053448513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-53806987028541524762012-03-04T22:36:58.452-06:002012-03-04T22:36:58.452-06:00® Better is Possible: Thanks, Carol. I'm going...® Better is Possible: Thanks, Carol. I'm going to keep working on things. Not a good day today, but I was sitting in a frustrating meeting from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. — not smart. Fortunately, I know some exercises that help. I'm also trying some goal-setting around how much I want to put my body through by going to meetings, etc.<br /><br />Have fun at the gym. And in the rest of what's happening (though it doesn't sound like a lot of fun).Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.com