Jet Cannon

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Anytime is Exercise Time

Endorphins, Fitness / By

Today.com has a nifty article about morning being the best time to exercise.  But evening has some benefits, too.  So, really getting in a workout anytime is what matters.  Excerpts:

“Women who exercised between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. had greater reductions in their belly fat and blood pressure, and they achieved stronger leg muscles, compared to those who worked out in the early evening, researchers reported last month in Frontiers in Physiology.”

““When you exercise first thing in the morning, it gives your metabolic rate a boost… it allows you to burn more calories even when you are sitting at your desk doing nothing,” fitness coach Laurent Amzallag told TODAY.”

“Working out also releases endorphins, which help you feel great throughout the day, she added.”

What about the folks who aren’t crazy about cranking it up first thing in the morning?

“Evening exercise — between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. — “greatly” increased upper body muscle strength, power and endurance, and enhanced overall mood for women, according to the study published in Frontiers in Physiology. For men, the p.m. workouts lowered systolic blood pressure and fatigue, and stimulated fat oxidation compared to early morning exercise.”

So you see it’s all good.  Morning or evening.  Or both for the uber-achievers out there.

– Jet Cannon

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Born to walk

Fitness / By

Our early human ancestor, Australopithecus afarensis, was walking upright around six million years ago.  Give or take.  So reports the University of Washington magazine.  Today, some 145 million Americans walk as part of their fitness regimen.  Besides weight loss, heart health, improving balance, preserving muscle strength, and lowering blood sugar, walking appears to also boost creativity.  Hitting 7,000 steps daily reduced the chances of early death by 50%-70%, according to one study.  In short, it’s all good.  Just don’t bump into one of the 144,999,999 people out there.

– Jet Cannon

Photo:  Britannica.com

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Comfort Beer

Food and Drink / By

The Associated Press reports, “A small brewery in Finland has launched a NATO-themed beer to mark the Nordic country’s bid to join the Western military alliance.”  OTAN is the French abbreviation for NATO.  The CEO described the new lager as having “a taste of security, with a hint of freedom.”  We assume one will also catch a nice, mellow Buzz.

– Jet Cannon

Did you just call me a donkey?

Food and Drink / By

When in an Irish pub, we like to start with a Dublin Donkey cocktail.  Why?  Well, it’s just fun to say it!

“Ireland is seen internationally as the home of the donkey; donkey or ass – both terms are correct, the origin of ‘ass’ being the Latin name Equus Asinus.”  This is per the Donkey Society.   And they would know.

Anyhow, a Dublin Donkey is like a Mule except Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey or Tullamore DEW Irish Whiskey is the spirit typically used.  Plus some ginger beer and lime juice.

Sláinte!!

– Jet Cannon

Down the Hatch

Food and Drink, Good Clean Fun / By

Our doctor say we’re not getting enough Nuke Waste so we headed back to the Horse & Cow Pub for refueling with Captain Tony and Maserati Mike.  Located in Bremerton, Washington, which is a scenic ferry ride from Seattle, the bar is named for the World War I merchant marine sailors who tattooed a cow on one ankle and a horse on the other ankle to ward off German U-Boats.  Whatever works!  Meanwhile, the pub has an excellent collection of submarine photos and artifacts.

Anyway, Jimmy, the owner, started creating Nuke Waste in a 5-gallon bucket out back a few decades ago until he finally graduated to having his bright green alcohol creation bottled professionally.  It’s now distributed regionally including at the nearby Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

So, down the hatch!! We’re confident that a shot or two will ward off any lurking German U-Boats.

– Jet Cannon 

italian Gin

Food and Drink / By

We recently had the opportunity to try Malfy Con Arancia Gin in a cocktail. Malfy is considered by many to be the leader in fruit-forward gin. The Con Arancia is blood orange flavored. They also produce a gin made from pink grapefruit, sourced from Sicily, and Italian rhubarb. Their Con Limone…. well you can figure that one out. There is also an Originale. We’ve only tried the one but reviews are quite positive noting that the flavors are distinct without being too sweet.

Salute!

  • Jet Cannon
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Guinness Vacation

1 Comment / Travel / By

While browsing the InterWeb, we found Linda On The Run is a wealth of travel information including five top recommendations for Baby Boomers. Read her entire post here.

#1 is Ireland where she suggests hitting an Irish pub or two for a pint or two of Guinness. That’s really as far as we read. We’re packing our bags. Haven’t done Ireland and we recon it should be on the good old bucket list. Plus we suspect there is more to do there than just drink Guinness. However, we will pass on kissing the Blarney Stone.

The rest of the list included Alaska, Canadian Rockies, Niagara Falls, and Machu Picchu in the Andes, Peru. Sounds good but probably hard to find a Guinness in any of those places.

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Pools Aren’t Just for Cocktails

Fitness / By

SeniorHelpers.ca offers some compelling reasons for Buzzed Boomers to consider adding swimming to their exercise routine.

“We all know there are plenty of advantages to exercising, but it can sometimes be difficult for older adults who have arthritis or other painful illnesses to exercise. An exercise that is especially beneficial to seniors is swimming. It is an ideal workout because it presents little risk of injury and is low impact. Here are just a few of the health benefits swimming offers to older adults:

  • Improves heart health. Swimming makes your heart stronger, improves your cardiovascular health and endurance and lowers blood pressure.
  • Gentle on the joints. Swimming is not weight-bearing, so it’s easy on the joints for those who suffer from joint pain and discomfort.
  • Swimming develops strong and stable core muscles, which are necessary for good balance control — a major protective factor against falls.
  • Reduces the risk of osteoporosis. Swimming can improve bone mineral density (BMD), which will help fight osteoporosis. This is very important especially for women.
  • Increases flexibility in your hips, legs, arm and neck. It can also help improve your posture and alleviate back pain.
  • Boosts mental health. It helps to reduce stress levels, boost mood, and increase brain function. Plus, because it can be a social activity, you’ll avoid the feelings of social isolation and loneliness that can lead to depression in seniors.

You should always talk to your doctor before starting any exercise program.”

Now where did we put that Speedo?

  • Jet Cannon
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Sing it to me Baby!

Music / By

A number of well-known and lesser-known Baby Boomer musicians are celebrating birthdays today.  

  • 1947 Ronnie Wood, English rock guitarist (Faces; Jeff Beck Group; The Rolling Stones), born in Hillingdon, England
  • 1949 Mike Levine, Canadian rock keyboardist, bassist (Triumph), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1958 Michael Landau, American session musician, engineer, and record producer, born in Los Angeles, California
  • 1959 Alan Wilder, British rock vocalist and musician (Depeche Mode, 1982-85 – “People Are People”; Recoil), born in Hammersmith, London
  • 1960 Simon Gallup, British rock bassist (The Cure – “Friday I’m In Love”), born in Duxhurst, Surrey, England
  • 1962 Jesse Johnson, rocker (Time)
  • 1963 Mike Joyce, rock drummer (Smiths-Ask, Panic, London)
  • 1963 Shawn Pelton is an American session and touring drummer and percussionist (SNL band; Sheryl Crow; Shawn Colvin: Darryl Hall, Rod Stewart; Roseann Cash), born in Kansas City, Missouri

We’re wondering if musicians suffer more than the rest of us when people sing Happy Birthday to them.

Thank you onthisday.com

– Jet Cannon

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Words of Wisdom

Travel / By

Alert Senior Executive Roving Correspondent, Princess S., found this request at Green Russell, a Denver speakeasy.

– Respect fellow patrons and your host

– Use the provided telephone booth if you need to use your cell phone

– Engage in lively but quiet conversation

– Try something new

– Please be patient

– Be kind and dress smartly

Call us old fashioned but it would be nice if these suggestions didn’t just apply to a speakeasy!

– Jet Cannon

Photo:  Facebook.com & Princess S.

 

 

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Gen Z prefers weed over booze

Cannabis / By

Who cares?  What about Buzzed Boomers?  High Times reports that 69% of 18-24 year olds prefer weed to alcohol.  Compare that to 44% of those aged 65 to 74 who prefer the leaf.  That was a bigger percentage than we expected.  Buzzed Boomers are apparently pretty hip!

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June Bug

Food and Drink, Recipes / By

What a great name for a drink! Mix whatever drink you want and just call it a June Bug. Most folks won’t know the difference.

If you want a real green June Bug recipe, mixthatdrink.com offers this:

Recipe

  • 1 ounce Midori
  • 3/4 ounce Malibu coconut rum
  • 3/4 ounce banana liqueur
  • 1 ounce sour mix
  • 1 ounce pineapple juice

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in all the ingredients, and shake until chilled. Strain the mixture into a collins glass over ice.

Point us to the pool!

  • Jet Cannon
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burger Buzz

Burgers / By

May 31st is the last day to celebrate National Burger Month. Fire up the grill or hit the drive-in.

Americans average around three burgers per week! That’s 50 billion per year in total!

Subscribe to Buzzed Boomer for more fitness tips.

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All in the line of duty

Food and Drink / By

Roving Buzzed Boomer Correspondent Maserati Mike recently dropped into the Denver area to sample some music at Red Rocks Amphitheater.  While checking out watering holes in Denver’s LoDo area, he literally stumbled into Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar, situated in an old firehouse.  He bravely ordered a 3 Alarm Fire Margarita.  Jalapeño Tequila, pineapple, watermelon, combier and lime.  His last words were, “Spicy Marg”.  There’s been no further reporting. Inquiries are being made.

– Jet Cannon

Photo:  Denver.eater.com, TripAdvisor.com & MM