Dieting with Obstacles - Fibromyalgia #41

Hello everyone.

Candice - you are using the Whipper, right, to whip the eggwhites? Mine does it really fast. I love that machine, and it sounds to me like you have been putting it to good use. Haven't even thought of baking yet. Just did my Christmas Cakes a while back.

Mima - Sounds like it is going strong. Good for you, I truly hope you are enjoying yourself. It is nice to have a companion to go out with and enjoy yourself.

Joanne - I could use you around my house. A seamstress! Geez, I don't even own a sewing machine. My mom used to sew all the time, and I grew up having tons of cloths, but I never enjoyed this sewing business. I hate crafts of all kinds. I was more into sports, and would do anything to get outside. I hated being stuck indoors.

Ally, glad you got some snow, maybe you can get into the Christmas spirit.

Meme - how are you? Are you doing ok.

Hi. Just a couple of cartoons for you. Maxine is so funny.

One more to go.

Happy..I used the wire whip but am wondring if the beaters are set to the right height(they say they are adjusted in the factory and may need readjusting. Can you measure yours and tell me exactly how far from the bottom of the bowl?????

Mima...Love decorated cookies but I don't like to do it cause I am too paticular! If my hands worked better I might try again....

Meme..what fancy lables you have!

Joanne, I thought maybe that was the case..didn't know if you were joking or not????:lol:

Ally is your eating back on track???????

Did you think I'd died? My computer locked up on me in the middle of a post on Saturday night so I got mad and went to bed! I was so busy yesterday and today I didn't even have it on! Was about to go into withdrawal! You all have been busy little bees...took me forever to read all those posts! Now I've forgotten what all you said! :lol:

Happy... do you like your new place? Did you have enough room for all your stuff? What about pets...don't you have a cat or something?

Candice...so you liked my label...gotta tell you a funny story! I got this picture card in the mail...opened it...looked and looked at it...hubby looked over my shoulder and said, who's that? I said, beats the heck out of me...then I recognized your dog!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hey Ally...who're you making the warped hats for?

Mima...Maxine has a point about the underware and blankets...but going one step further... also put a coffee cup on the end table, some dirty dishes in the sink, a pair of shoes where you're sure to trip over them, popcorn down in the chair, crumbs on the kitchen counter and towels in the bathroom floor...then smear a little dirt on the bathroom soap and the hand towel and you should about have it right! Be less work to get a dog!

Joanne...I used to make all my clothes, too. I also made all my daughter's and some of my son and hubby's suits and pants. I sewed some for other people for a little while but then I started getting the fibro in my neck and shoulders so bad I had to quit. The Dr. ordered me to stop sewing, painting, playing guitar, accordian and piano, sweeping, vacuuming and getting groceries out of the trunk. I obeyed except for the piano...told him that wasn't going to happen!

Guess what? I've lost 15 pounds on WW so far and so has hubby! He came into my bathroom with no belt on last night and jumped up and down a couple of times and his pants fell down! :lol:

Good morning-you guys are too funny-I can see all that coming-definitely-however, it didn't bother me with my husband-even the snoring-but it used to drive me nuts when he would go into his cave-the den-and not come out. He was a wonderful person but not much of a communicator.But that is too funny. My brain is elsewhere-Brad and I went to a singles meeting and played footsies under the table. Then when we left-I forgot my pocketbook-thank God someone dropped it off-and he went the wrong way to go home. No one in the group knows we got together but they might Friday night when we have the meeting.

Happy-can you send pictures of your new place?
Joanne-I only got everything done because i ahve to go to work tomorrow and then next week but I wish I still had my baking to do because it is more fun right before Christmas.
Hi Meme-I'm having trouble with the battery on my laptop-it depletes in 15 minutes and charges in 15 minutes.It's only8 months old and I hardly ever use just the battery. Gonna write the company.
Yeah Ally-who are the funny hats for?
Hi domestic Candice. sounds like fun to use your new machine.
Meme-awesome weight loss!Congrats.
Mima

Where are you guys. I'll check later . i have to go to Northampton this pm and I'm not bringing my computer for 2 days of work. Brad prayed for my safe trip with me. What's not to love with a guy like that. Computer company said they were going to send me a battery-darn thing costs 200. Mima

Happy- You hit the mark! Men are just all alike.. It seems that we are always picking up after them. And the wonder bra!! I wonder where it all went . I guess when you lose weight you find out where 25 persent was.
Candice I fixed the lights with a paper clip! That won't melt in the moisture.
Memi- Footsies huh... No wonder you forgot your pocketbook! You had a one tract mind.. I still have a lot to do before Christmas.. I never seem to get done. Maybe ,I am just slowing down.
Meme- I finally had a Dr, to tell me if I didn't get away from the sewing machine so much I would not be able to get out of a chair. That's what pushed me back into nursing. And the money. Good for you and your hubby on your weight losses. I have not been walking as I used to and I am afraid of a gain. I walk one day and can't the next. I wonder how much good that injection to my knee did. I have a feeling this time the Dr. advice was just to save money for the insurance .I guess I should tell him I am a nurse and not really stupid.
Hello Ally ,How are your days going?
Got lots to do, Bye all...Joanne:wave:

I'm afraid a lot of doctors think their patients (esp. women) are stupid!!! I've told a few that I'm a lot smarter than I look! :lol:

Bad news...my family Dr. has been ordering the gold meds. from a pharmaceutical co. that is on my ins. PPO plan. Well...when he went to order it last week they called him back and told him that they have stopped making solgonol...I'm devastated! I called the Rheumatologist and he said he didn't know that. They sent the last bottle they had, I picked it up today. That will last me almost 4 months. I have to go back to Nashville in Feb. so he said we'd decide what to do then...he said he might have me try the solgonol pills for a while and see if they would work as well. Before I started getting the gold injections, I couldn't even raise my arms above my head...I don't want to go back to that condition!!!

I went to PT this morning, then walked, paid bills and Christmas shopped...just got home 45 minutes ago and now gotta run and pick up Ross from school...run, run, run...that's all I do!

Meme - I am running right beside you. I can't remember when I have been as busy as I have been this week. Moved in a week ago, and have not had a spare minute. Have gotten the house cleaned up and it looks almost brand new again. Possession date is Friday, 14Dec., so my work there is done. On Friday, I had a physical and was to busy to go get the blood work done. Did that yesterday morning at 9:15 a.m. Was out of there by 10:00 a.m. and didn't get home until 2:30 p.m. Did some grocery shopping and Christmas shopping. I think I am now finished the latter. Now, I will just have to wrap it, but there is plenty of time for that. I found my cards, so that will be my tonight job - then I will throw them in the mail tomorrow and that will be done. I am running out of steam very quickly. Baked a couple batches of muffins this afternoon, so that should keep hubby happy.

Mima - Footsies? That is fun. Good for you - you are enjoying yourself and that is so very nice.

Joanne - Does you knee still hurt? What about if you didn't walk for 3 or 4 days and then started slowly each day. Would that help?

Ally - Hi. How are you. Still waiting to hear what you are knitting hats for? Did the snow go away again? Ours is here to stay. At least we are going to have a white Christmas - not a rarity around here that is for sure.

Candice - The Whip on the Kitchenaid Mixmaster on my machine is just about touching the bottom of the bowl. I can't get anything between it and the bowl. I hope you like yours and much as I like mine. I wouldn't want to be without it.

I am getting lots of exercise and I don't even have to leave home. We have an attached heated garage that enters on the main level, as well as the main door. Then you come up a flight of stairs, and the rest of the living space is there. This is fine, as long as my knee holds up - so far so good. Two bedrooms, two full baths, nice large kitchen with pantry, laundy/storage room, dining room and a large living room. Has in floor heating, which is very, very nice, a fireplace, and a fresh air exchanger. No air conditioner, but then we really don't need one for the few really hot days in the summer. Anyway, I go up and down those stairs regularily as part of my exercise regime. When I move to the new condo, there is an elevator and I will be on the third floor (top). Anyway, this place is nice and comfortable and because it is new, it is so nice and clean.

Meme - I wanted to congratulate you on your wonderful weight loss. Way to go, girl! I know I have lost some weight as well, as my pants are getting baggy. That is from all the stairs. Yesterday I must have climbed them at least a dozen times,
bringing the groceries and stuff up.

I think I overdid the running yesterday, because just around lunch I was in Walmart and my hip and back started to hurt like crazy. I guess I need to go see my friendly chiro.

Everyone have a great evening.

Happy ..For the past 5+ years I have been walking a average of 21-25 miles a week. For the past month I doubt I have walked 10 miles, even with my shopping. First my knee and then my stomach pain from the meds,that I stopped, and now again with my knee. I walked day before yesterday and was unable to hardly move the next. I am going to try and get through Christmas and then if it is still giving me a problem the Dr. will have to do something else. I am glad you are getting settled. It sounds like it is only temporary though,for you.
Meme- I have found that The male Dr. is sometimes less senitive to female patients than the female Dr. But I had to take what I could get at the time I had to choose a Dr.That great deal when they offer with group insurance.He is a good Dr. I think like many his hands are tied by ins. companies.

Happy ..For the past 5+ years I have been walking a average of 21-25 miles a week. For the past month I doubt I have walked 10 miles, even with my shopping. First my knee and then my stomach pain from the meds,that I stopped, and now again with my knee. I walked day before yesterday and was unable to hardly move the next. I am going to try and get through Christmas and then if it is still giving me a problem the Dr. will have to do something else. I am glad you are getting settled. It sounds like it is only temporary though,for you.
Meme- I have found that The male Dr. is sometimes less senitive to female patients than the female Dr. But I had to take what I could get at the time I had to choose a Dr.That great deal when they offer with group insurance.He is a good Dr. I think like many his hands are tied by ins. companies.
I think we are all running at this time of the year. I still have one more gift to find. Wrap them all and then shop for Christmas Day dinner. Make pies and cookies. and God only knows what else can be found for me to do. I for one will be glad when Jan. 1 gets here. Bye all...Joanne:wave:

If I Were Santa

If I were old Santa, you know what I'd do
I'd dump silly gifts that are given to you
And deliver some things just inside your front door
Things you have lost, but treasured before.
I'd give you back all your maidenly vigor,
and to go along with it, a neat tiny figure.
Then restore the old color that once graced your hair
before rinses and bleaches took residence there.
I'd bring back the shape with which you were gifted
so things now suspended need not be uplifted.
I'd draw in your tummy and smooth down your back
Till you'd be a dream in those tight fitting slacks.
I'd remove all your wrinkles and leave only one chin
So you wouldn't spend hours rubbing grease on your skin
You'd never have flashes or queer dizzy spells
and you wouldn't hear noises like ringing of bells.
No sore aching feet and no corns on your toes
no searching for spectacles when they're right on your nose.
Not a shot would you take in your arm, hip or fanny
from a doctor who thinks you're a nervous old granny.
You'd never have a headache, so no pills would you take.
and no heating pad needed since your muscles won't ache.
Yes, if I were Santa, you'd never look stupid
You'd be a cute little chick with the romance of a cupid.
I'd give a lift to your heart when those wolves start to whistle
and the joys of your heart would be light as a thistle.
But alas! I'm not Santa. I'm simply just me
the matronest of matrons you ever did see.
I wish I could tell you all the symptoms I've got
But I'm due at my doctor's for an estrogen shot.
Even though we've grown older this wish is sincere
Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New Year

Well, as of today, I am no longer a property owner. The house now is out of my hands and I can stop running back and forth.

I finished my Christmas shopping, got my cards done and was busier than a one armed paper hanger today. Next week, I will wrap everything and be done. We are going out for dinner on Sunday, to the Danish Canadian Club. We are going with good friends, so it will be nice. Of course, we have to drive 100 miles each way to do this:dizzy: It was certainly dull and a bit snowy here today, but warm 40 above.

I hope you are not rushed off your feet. Ally, where are you. Hi Candice, Meme, Joanne and Mima. This is a pretty slow board the past few days.

I was out of town for 2 days and didn't bring my laptop but I will next week. Met Brad at Christian Singles last night after a 2 hour drive home in the dark and the pouring rain. The service was beautiful and people now know we are going together. The leader gets very happy when people get together but wishes it would happen to her. Brad's last dating fling was there. It was funny. Now I am going to be super busy because I have to work all next week. And I can't do things at home because I'm not there at night. I really do have most stuff done though because I knew this. We did learn something new this week and it was pretty easy. Gotta keep that brain going. Hi everyone. Meme-they surely will make something else to replace the shots . Be good everyone. Mima Meme-the joke about the married couple was hysterical. I forwarded it to my older friends. Thanks

I got all my shopping done and now I am wondering if I got enough for certain people.. This is something I do when I get through a week or so before christmas. I think I have to buy more. I am soooo bad. :lol: They are all piled in a stack waiting for me to wrap. I better get busy with something...
Nice you are setteled Happy.. Hello to Memi,Ally and Meme..
Joanne:wave:

I saw a truck of Christmas trees
And each one had a tale,
The driver stood them in a row
And put them up for sale.

He strung some twinkly lights
And hung a sign up with a nail;
"FRESH CHRISTMAS TREES"
It said in red
"FRESH CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE."


He poured himself hot cocoa
In a steaming thermos cup,
And snowflakes started falling
As a family car pulled up.


A mom, a dad, and one small boy
Who looked no more than three
Jumped out and started searching
For the perfect Christmas tree.


The boy marched up and down the rows,
His nose high in the air;
"It smells like Christmas, mom!
"It smells like Christmas everywhere!"


"Let's get the biggest tree we can!
"A tree that's ten miles high!
"A tree to go right through our roof!
"A tree to touch the sky!"


"A tree SO big
"That Santa Claus
"Will stop and stare and say,
"'Now, THAT'S the finest Christmas tree
"'I've seen this Christmas Day!'"


It seemed they looked at every tree
At least three million times;
Dad shook them, pinched them, turned them 'round
To find the perfect pine.


"I've found it, mom!
"The Christmas tree I like the best of all!
"It's got a little bare spot,
"But we'll turn that to the wall!"


"We'll put great-grandma's angel
"On top the highest bough!
"Oh, can we buy it?
"Please, mom, PLEASE?!
"Oh, can we buy it NOW?"


"How 'bout some nice hot cocoa?"
Asked the man who owned the lot.
He twisted off the thermos top,
"Now, THIS will hit the spot!"


He poured the steaming chocolate
In three tiny paper cups.
They toasted,
"Here's to Christmas!"
And they drank the cocoa up.


"Is this your choice?"
The tree man asked,
"This pine's the best one here!"
The boy seemed sad---
"My daddy says
"The price is just too dear."


"Then, Merry Christmas!"
Said the man, who wrapped the tree in twine,
"It's yours for just one promise
"You must keep at Christmas time!"


"On Christmas Eve at bedtime
"As you fold your hands to pray,
"Promise in your heart
"To keep the joy of Christmas Day!"


"Now hurry home!
This freezy wind
"Is turning your cheeks pink!
"And ask your dad
"To trim that trunk and give that tree a drink!"


And so it went on
All that blustery eve
As the tree man gave
Tree upon tree upon tree


To every last person
Who came to the lot---
Who toasted with cocoa
In small paper cups,


Who promised the promise
Of joy in their hearts---
And singing out carols,
Drove off in the dark.


And when it was over
One tree stood alone;
But no one was left there
To give it a home.


The tree man put on his
Red parka and hood
And dragged the last Christmas tree
Out to the woods.


He left the pine right by a stream
In the cold,
So the wood's homeless creatures
Could make it their home.


He smiled as he brushed off
Some snow from his beard,
When out of the thicket
A reindeer appeared.


He scratched that huge reindeer
On top his huge head---
"It looks like we've
"Started up Christmas again!"


"There are miles more to travel,
"And much more to do!
"Let's go home, my friend,
"And get started anew!"


He looked to the sky
And heard jingle bells sound---
And then,
In a twinkling,
That tree man was gone!

That was beautiful Happy. Just got home from church and am packing and off again. Post more from Northampton. Have a great day all!! MIMa

Hey Guys....I got ultra busy for this past week...trying to get to my shopping, wrapping and decorating. Nothing like waiting til the last minute.
I have been sneaking carbs here and there too. I have not gotten on the scale but bet a zillion bucks I have gained a few pounds.
Happy...the hats are for 4 of my friends and I will make them all wear them at the same time and take their pictures.
I still have one more to finish. One friend stopped over last nite as I was knitting and never asked what I was making. Ha. She'll find out.
Men. Mima? How's yours? Mine is in a quandry. Wants me, but thinks he will probably have to go home for the sake of the kids. I told him to do it. Just do it. I give it a month. The good thing about it is that I don't have to buy him a Christmas present;)

:lol:

Happy- Very Good-- As my hubby would sau A+.. I like your laugh too.
Ally - Don't believe him... I bet he is going home for the sake of himself. Get on with your life and be happy. I never really learned to knit... I can do most anything else I set my mind to, so I guess I could learn. I found some needles in my supplies so I must have had it in my mind at one time.
Memi- I see you are off and running... Working or having fun?
Hello - Meme.. Candice.
I wish it would rain.. Maybe my knee wouldn't Hurt so much.
Bye All, Joanne

Yes . I'm working. And I am in LOVE! Ally-there's a better one out there but you have to let go of this one. Even if he comes back-you won't know. It's too soon for him. He needs to grieve this relationship but I know the lonliness you must feel. I went out with Brad 3 years ago but he wasn't ready-had a crazy relationship that didn't work out. Actually, they're still friends -I could do without that. But ......we talk about everything, both very Christian.AND laugh,laugh, laugh! He's just so accepting that I feel so comfortable.I am meeting his family on the 26th and he's meeting mine on Christmas. His mother is 83 and he said for me not to ask how she feels cuz she will tell you. Well, this is not a love advice column!!!Hope you guys are well-Happy-I have no idea what the post was-it was blank. I'm going downstairs to swim, eat, call Brad, and watch tv to prepare for tomorrow. We are having an ice storm-lucky you Joanne!!!Bye Mima

Mima, I am so happy that you are happy, and in love. That is so wonderful. Meeting the families eh! hmmmmm, MUST be serious. I wish you the best.

Joanne I do hope you will be back to walking soon. It is so hard when you can't and you want to.

Meme - where in the world are you?

Candice - same question? Are you ok. Did your boys get home on the weekend? Hope you had a wonderful time.

Ally - STOP eating those carbs! To bad picking at meat isn't as good, isn't it? I know how you feel about those carbs - BOY, do I know.

Today I am so tired I hardly know my name. I am just now starting to get a little energy and it is 4:00 p.m. I have been needing carbs for energy today. We went out for dinner last night - but we drove for 100 miles each way to do it! Had a wonderful dinner at the Danish Canadian Club in Calgary, with great friends (that always makes everything better) - however it is a 2 hr. drive each way, plus all the sitting while I was there. We went early and visited. Today, I pay the price, but hopefully by tonight I will be back to normal.

Haven't been doing to badly with picking at stuff at all. Even lost a few pounds (or at least inches), so all is not lost. I must move every so often - it helps control weight gain

:lol:

I am making Nuts and Bolts today. That is part of Christmas and the ones you buy just taste right. My son would be very disappointed if he didn't get these (as well as hubby).

Tomorrow, must go get my hair cut and colored. Boy does it ever need both. Hope I have more energy by then.

Hope you all have a great evening.

Oh Happy, I love Nuts and Bolts but would eat the whole batch. First I fish out all the peanuts then hit the cereal, then leave the pretzels last. No low fat pretzels for me. Give me some with BUTTER baked in.
OK guys, you warned me. He is back with his wife and kids. AND he didn't tell me, I guessed and made him fess up. Told him that he can't have his cake and eat it too. Stay away from me. Not fair to me to be left hanging. So, he leaves my office and I burst into tears. Thought it would be good for a ten pound weight loss, and whatya know? I came home and ate half a rotiserie chicken.
This love stuff does not get easier as you get older, that's for sure. I think the timing was not right here either. But quite honestly, my dignity is being attacked right now. I would like to think that tall dark and handsome is going to sweep me off my feet and when his marriage fails, I will be happily ever after somewhere else. I guess deep deep down inside, I wanted him to choose me.
Oh well. I have to remember that being alone has its perks!!!!

Ally, I am so sorry that things didn't work out. I think this kind of things happens more than you realize. It happened to a woman I worked with as well. The wife didn't want him until someone else did, and she made him feel really guilty about the kids. He went back, but that wife was a phyco. Just be careful. Love
WILL come again Ally, but sometimes it takes a long time. Never settle for less.

Meme...great job on the loss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am hurting big time...been eating too many cookies and sugar does that too me but I am sitll op!!!!!!!!!! That means I need to start eating better so I can fell better too! Just too much stress this time of year............We will be going away this year to my family in Southern Mo. That fall a few weeks ago didn't help any either! I will try to check in again before we leave but not sure if I will have the time!

Ally...does knitting hurt your hands??? Your my kind of friend!

Happy..sounds like a nice place! Take a breath and relax you are tiring me out! I'll have to check my mixer.......

Mima..how wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!

Joanne...Hope your knee gets better...I hate pain!!!!!!

Meme..So what did ya do with hubby when his pants fell down!:lol: ;)

I told him to go buy some smaller pants and get out of my face! :lol:

I'm so tired...Happy, you and I need to form a club..."The Too Tired Two!" I haven't stopped in weeks! And have another full 8 days before I can rest!!! I had to go to PT today and then finish up my Christmas shopping...got home at 2 and had to go back and get Ross at 3 and then back home, made dinner then cooked a huge pot of cabbage beef soup and a big banana pudding for hubby to take to work tomorrow. They take it day about taking in lunch the week before Chrismas and tomorrow is his day...Ahmmm...MY day! I didn't get through in the kitchen until nearly 11 tonight. Tomorrow I have to take my mom to the Dr. at 9 then I teach piano from 1-3 and then go get Ross. Go to the Nursery for our mom's poinsettias for Christmas, then run back home, fix something to eat, and start back teaching at 5 and teach until 8 tomorrow night. Then Wednesday, I have to pick Ross and Garrett up at school at 10 a.m. then have Ross to the Dr. at 10:30. Then bring both of them home with me and keep them the rest of the day. Thursday and Friday I'll have Ross and Jenna all day and all they do is fight! They are 5 and 2 and don't get along too well!!! I have play practice (final rehearsal) Wednesday night then the play is Thursday night. I don't know when in the world I'm going to get my house cleaned, my cake and pies made and my laundry done plus I still have all my packages to wrap...16 of them! I'm having 11 people for Christmas dinner...we may have to eat sandwiches!!!!!!!

We were going to go to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg after Christmas but I've decided not to go. We were going to go with another couple and go to the Dixie Stampede to see the Christmas Pageant...it is supposed to be spectacular! But I told hubby and our friends that I'm just too tired. By the time Christmas is over I'm going to bottom out and need to crash! (If I make it that long!) Sometimes I think I would fare better if I had a full time job AWAY from home so people would respect the idea that I WORK!!! and leave me the heck alone!!! My whole family thinks because I work at home that I can work my schedule around what they need done!!! I even had to cancel my PT appointment Wednesday because the boys will be out of school at 10 and their moms work...if I worked OUT they wouldn't have asked me to go get them!!!

Candice...sorry you're not feeling well...hope you have a good time Christmas!!! And feel better!

Mima...YOU GO GIRL! After 35 years...I've forgotten the "magic"! Hubby and I had a rough time last Christmas but this year it is better. We actually went on a "date" ... out to eat and to a movie ... last Friday night...it was nice.

Ally...sorry the relationship didn't work out for you. Sounds like he has a lot on his plate right now but that was a rotten thing to do at Christmas time! I guess it's safer to ask to see the divorce papers before you go out with a man, huh? But even then most men who have young children still have to have some kind of relationship with their X, especially on holidays! Guess the idea thing would be to find a Widower! (a rich one!) ;)

Joanne...I hate to knit! I tried but was always dropping stitches!

Ally- Scratch it off as a lost cause... He wasn't worth it. Some of these men inflate their ego this way.. I bet he stands in front of the mirrow a lot!You are hurting right now, but soon you may even laugh at the whole thing...I hope so. Find a new one.
Mima- The weather down here has been humid and warm.. Shorts every day. We need some cool weather and rain. It sure doesn't feel like Christmas. Are you going to leave your sweety or bring him south with you?
Happy... What is nuts and bolts? I am so far behind with my "Things to do before Christmas. " It is not getting funny.
Hello Candice, Meme.. You guys must be really busy..
Bye for now...Joanne
:wave:

OK, forgive me. The Sound of Music was just on......"when God closes a door, he opens a window".....an old boyfriend sent me a Christmas card. Maybe this is something to pursue. Or not. I haven't decided. It was what I needed tho. It was hard to know that this guy was going back to a relationship and I was going home alone. I think I have the better deal. His wife is wacko too.
Candice....ya know what? My muscles in my hands hurt hurt hurt after an hour of knitting so that is as much as I do. The hats aren't really all that bad and I bought pretty mulit colored yarn, but the photo of them all wearing them will be priceless. It is about the only crafty kind of thing I do...other than cook and eat. I made a wonderful artichoke dip for our work party tomorrow. Oh, I won't pig out girls, trust me. HE will be there.

Looks just like me!;) :lol: :dizzy:

http://www.bhg.com/bhg/files/includes/flash/snowman/card.html?s=20011219/025213e5e

Hi-Ally-widowers have less baggage and the wife can't show up. But then there are ex girlfriends.I'm sorry for you-keep crying -it's healing. My daughter and her boyfriend are splitting up-long time coming-and Cristmas was going to be at her house. Now I will have it but I don't mind. I had so many presents to bring.
Funny, funny. One of the men was reading a definition out loud to the group nand he said orgasm instead of organism.We laughed for 10 minutes.Had a great party last night with a Yankee swap-where you can take someone's present away. Fun!! Gotta go. I can make free calls on my cel phone til 7. Hi to all-take a break for 30 minutes today and meditate. Oh-yeah-I need to also. MIma

Cute! Take it easy...you will melt!!! :lol: Have a 5 yr. old and a 6 yr. old today! Pulling my hair out!!! I need a VACATION!

Going to new thread. This one has gone to 3 pages. Boy are we yappy or what :lol: