WW Clubs and Groups - Feisty & Sexy 50 & 60 yr olds #154

Alas you are stressing me out. Had to start 2 threads in 2 days. Oh my......:D


PC: I sent you a private message on the making colors. Didnt know if you would be back to see what I posted. That why it will be there when you do come back. Happy Holidays to you!

Ash: Welcome! This is a great group! You are more than welcome to join us here! Flaggies/Maria is from Australia. She is a nice lady! Maybe you live close to each other?

Dee: Your trip to the colony sounded wonderful! That tea sounded really yummy. She really sounds like a Excellet cook.

Glenda: Your words were very thoughtful, thank you so much for sharing.

Peggy: Bet you are glad to be though with the mail room. Im sure it was one hectic week there! Did you see the message from soccerbob on the other thread?

Got a busy day tomorrow. Having people over for dinner so I will be cooking most the day. WW and grocery shopping first. Slavika you need to come help me!!!! Hurry! :dizzy:

Boy oh boy. Haven't checked in in three days and I've missed two whole threads. But I've been reading. Glenda thanks for the thoughtful message. We need to hear things like that.

Maria: What a great way to celebrate Christmas. We did our Christmas when we went on the cruise.

Slavika: you are so ambitious. I have heard of 5ths disease. Did we used to call that German Measles?

Ash: Welcome.

It is so late that I can't talk any longer. Just so glad everyone is having good weight loss or maintaining. This time of year is such a constant struggle. Now that all my programs are over, I hardly know what to do with all my time.:D

High to everyone. Plan to be better at checking in. I lose too much good stuff.:( I did check out the Wendie plan and and think I will try that, since I have done that up and down with the same 2 or three lbs for a long time. Hopefully maybe that will be the breakthrough I need.

Everyone have a Holly Jolly Christmas. :wave: Ann

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Hi Everybody It's late, but I wanted to see what you were all up to and see that Ash has joined us and wanted to say a quick hello to her and welcome. Hi Ash, it's nice having someone new posting with us again. I think you will really enjoy this group, and we talk about lots of things, but still support each other in our weight loss struggles. :)
I just got home from a dinner party, so I'll say good night now, and Lily thank you for starting a new thread for us AGAIN . I know it's tiring and exhausting work.....LOL LOL :D.
Night all.

G'day everyone,

I wasn't going to post tonight as I have had a few drinks and feel a bit meloncholy but alas I am posting anyway!!!!!

Glenda you said it beautifully and I have to totally agree, whithout you 'gals' ;) my year away from home would have been so much harder.
I really appreciate being able to come here every day and know there is someone who is interested in what I have to say. I know I sound a bit pathetic (it's the red wine;) ) but I really do mean it and one day I will meet all of you and admire the tree skirts and the many crafts of Peggy (might even become one of your star customers :D ), share some computer tips with Lily and generally just catch up with you all. I know it WILL happen!
In the meantime I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas with all those that are dear to you and a Healthy and very happy New Year :love: :love:

Welcome to Ash you will enjoy coming here and learn from everyone. I noticed you are from Melbourne where I am residing at the moment. I am living in the Botanica Apartments on St Kilda Road, just opposite Melbourne Grammar. I have enjoyed living in Melbourne and the shopping here is just great, it is obvious why Melbourne is the fashion capitol of Australia. We will be leaving here on January 16 to return to Adelaide where we will be for our daughter's wedding on Australia day, January 26. Soon after that we will be in Sydney for about 8 months after that who knows:?:

DH spend the day watching videos taking care of his leg. I did a bit of shopping and booked for a musical for next Saturday. I told them I needed an aisle seat because of dh and they allocated us the best seats in the house, especially reserved for disabled people :cool: . The musical is called 'oh what a night' and it is about the music of the seventies. Should be fun.

I might go and have a snooze now;)
Have a great day all
Cheers
Maria

Merry Christmas y'all,

I know y'all have forgotten me, but I am still around. My life is so busy that I don't get much time online anymore. Chasing after a 2 y/o all day and then 8 & 10 y/o boys all weekend kind of maxes me out. By the time I have time to be online I have no energy. However, I haven't forgotten my 3FC buds and hope you haven't forgotten me.

I hope each and every one of you has a marvelous holiday. I am looking forward to one myself. Working feverishly to get done.

My DIL sent me this today. Maybe someone has already posted it; I don't have time to read old threads to find out. Just knew y'all would enjoy it.

Chapter 1: GAMES FOR WHEN WE ARE OLDER
> >
> > 1. Sag, You're it.
> > 2. Pin the Toupee on the bald guy.
> > 3. 20 questions shouted into your good ear.
> > 4. Kick the bucket.
> > 5. Red Rover, Red Rover, the nurse says Bend Over.
> > 6. Doc Goose.
> > 7. Simon says something incoherent.
> > 8. Hide and go pee.
> > 9. Spin the Bottle of Mylanta
> > 10. Musical recliners.
> >
> > Chapter 2: SIGNS OF MENOPAUSE
> >
> > 1. You sell your home heating system at a yard sale.
> > 2. Your husband jokes that instead of buying a
> > wood stove, he is using you to heat the family room
> > this winter. Rather than just saying you are not amused, you
shoot
>him.
> > 3. You have to write post-it notes with your kids' names on
them.
> > 4. The Phenobarbital dose that wiped out the Heaven's Gate Cult
gives
> > you four hours of decent rest.
> > 5. You change your underwear after every time you sneeze.
> > 6. You're on so much estrogen that you take your Brownie troop on
a
> > field trip to Chippendales.
> >
> > Chapter 3: SIGNS OF WEAR
> >
> > 1."OLD" IS WHEN..... Your sweetie says, "Let's go upstairs and make
> > love," and you answer, "Pick one, I can't do both!"
> > 2. "OLD" IS WHEN..... Your friends compliment you on your new
alligator
> > shoes and you're barefoot.
> > 3. "OLD" IS WHEN..... A sexy babe catches your fancy and your
pacemaker
> > opens the garage door.
> > 4. "OLD" IS WHEN..... Going bra-less pulls all the wrinkles out of
your
> > face.
> > 5. "OLD" IS WHEN..... You don't care where your spouse goes, just
as
> > long as you don't have to go along.
> > 6. "OLD" IS WHEN...... You are cautioned to slow down by the doctor
> > instead of by the police.
> > 7. "OLD" IS WHEN..... "Getting a little action" means you don't
need to
> > take any fiber today.
> > 8. "OLD" IS WHEN..... "Getting lucky" means you find your car in
the
> > parking lot.
> > 9. "OLD" IS WHEN..... An "all-nighter" means not having to get up
to
>pee
> >

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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Hi Everybody
DH and I had a wonderful evening last night. The couple that hosted the dinner party are the friends we spend so much time with at the lake in the summer and in Maui in the winter. What made the party even more special was that Trudy and her husband were at the party too. :)
Our friends had a local gal cater the dinner and it was excellent. The dinner was a roast beef/stuffed with wild rice (which I love). The dessert was Pina Colada Cheesecake. :)
Peggy a Shmoo Cake is made of 6 eggs separated, and beaten separately. It only has 1/2 cup flour in it, but 1 cup of finely chopped pecans....no additional fat.
This cake's claim to fame, :) is the the incredible caramel sauce (made with 1 cup whipping cream/brown sugar/butter. You cut a small piece of cake and put a healthy amount of whipped cream over it, and then top it with an equally healthy amount of the caramel sauce. This is not a dessert you would want to make and serve too often.......LOL I usually only make it for Christmas eve. One day when Christmas is over, maybe I will see how many points are in it. I guess there are lots of desserts out there that would equal the calories of
this one.
Ann I think my grandson's measles are just one of the strains of regular measles not German measles. A friend who is a nurse, said there was a lot of this 5th disease going around right now. It's a simply another viral infection. :(
Dee sounds like you enjoyed your visit to the Hutterite Colony. I think someone was asking if the Hutterites and the Amish were the same.....not exactly, but I think a lot of the beliefs are similar aren't they? The Hutterites, I know are Anabaptists, but I don't know about the Amish. That was very nice of your friends to give all those treats to take home. :love: Ash tell us a little about your self. What things do you like to do, are you married, children/grandchildren? I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Maria I think you handle being away from your friends and family very well. If you get a bit melancholy during this holiday season that's ok. :)
Well gang, I think I visited long enough, and now I better go and get a few things done. We are not going out tonight so I will plan something very light for dinner this evening.

Geri Hi there, and Merry Christmas . I didn't forget you. I'm happy you found a minute to stop by, you are one busy gal. I loved your funny post. :D

Thanks Lily for the wonderful job of starting the new thread.. :D much appreciated.
Peggy in our climate a garage is a must. No one wants to come outside in the morning to a car covered in snow... a heated garage is a luxury.
Slavika The dinner last night was just wonderful. That was my first Pina Colada Cheesecake.... yummmmm! DH just loved the roast beef stuffed with wild rice. I knew that the dinner was going to give me some trouble, but I ate everything and did not regret it as I sat up till 2:30am... :rolleyes:
Dee Your evening really sounded interesting. I know the Hutterites make everything they eat and wear, and don't waste a thing. I think they are very contented with their life. Sometimes you meet someone who left a colony in their late teens, but not often.
Geri.. how could we forget you? So nice of you to share the jokes with us. They are very funny :lol: I am guessing that along with looking after the grandchildren you are still working out. You sure do keep busy.
Hi Ash welcome to our little group. Tell us a little about yourself. Wouldn't it be great if you and Maria were able to meet? It is a lot of fun to post with someone you know personally. Slavika and I are great friends and we enjoy posting together... :lol:
Maria I think you will enjoy the musical. You are entitled to feel meloncholy from time to time. It has been a long time since you were in your home with family and friends. I don't know how you do it. My DH and I are "just thinking" about making a move and he wants to go to the south end of the city, and I can't even imagine leaving my area. I hate change.
Ann we are all having the same struggle. I think I had at least 50 points yesterday in total.... what can you do? As long as we don't give up.

You know gals I have been thinking about Margot/Cal Walker lately. I miss her posts. Lily have you heard from her at all? Wish she would come back too. She was doing so well, I hope she has continued to have success.

I intend to rest up today, as we are out again tonight. I can't take all this excitement :lol: ...I need a week to rest between engagements.

Bye all :wave:

Hi all: Glad to see I'm not the only 'night owl'. Today I wimped out and didn't go to weigh-in. I just knew too many cookies had called my name, that I responded to. Next week I'll be good.

Geri: You are not forgotten!:lol:

Maria and Ash: We'll be waiting to hear about your meeting up in person. What fun.

Slavika: I'd love the exact recipe for your Schmoo cake. It sounds wonderful, and we do have to have something special once in a while. I just like anything with nuts and caramel. Much better than chocolate, for me.

Trudy: Sorry such a wonderful dinner made you stay up and suffer till the wee hours. Thats the time to drink half a bottle of Mylanta.:D and gasx. Been there, done that.

Peggy, Glenda, Lily, Karen, Dee,Maria-yum, and everyone, have a Blessed Christmas. Hard to believe only two more days.

I've finally learned that if I don't get the email notification, there is a new thread and I better check it out. By the way, can any of you give me any first or second-hand knowledge about Lupus. My Daughter has just been diagnosed with it. I want to be as supportive as I can, but know very little about it and how it is manifested. I've checked some sites on the Web but that is all sort of cut and dried information.

Gone for today. :wave: Ann

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Hi Everybody

Ann and any of you gals who would like this sort of special cake recipe...........here it is:

SHMOO CAKE
6 eggs separated
1/4 tsp Cream of tarter
1 cup of white sugar DIVIDED
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 tsp Baking powder

Preheat oven 325 degrees. Oil bottom of a angel food pan or a 10" spring form pan.

Large bowl: beat egg whites until almost stiff, add cream of tarter and very gradually add 1/2 cup sugar beating all the time.

2nd Bowl: beat egg yolks until light, add remaining 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla. Fold yolk mixture into the egg whites then fold in the flour and baking powder, and lastly, fold in the the chopped pecans.

Pour batter into PREPARED pan, and bake 50 minutes to 1 hour at 325 degrees. When finished remove cake from oven and invert to cool and then remove from pan. CAKE DOES NOT RISE VERY MUCH

WHIPPED TOPPING FOR CAKE:
1 Pint (500 ml) Whipping cream (don't use anything else)
1 tbsp. sugar.

Whip the cream and sugar together until stiff.

CARAMEL SAUCE
1/2 pint (250 ml) Whipping cream
3 tbsp. butter
1-1/2 cups Brown Sugar

Heat all 3 ingredients in saucepan to boiling point, remove from heat and cool. To serve cake: Cut a slice of cake and put whipped cream on top of cake and caramel sauce on top of the whipped topping.

The cake can be made way ahead of time and frozen. The caramel sauce can be made the day before and kept in the fridge.

One cake could quite easily serve 10 or 12 people. You don't need a big Horkin slice. LOL :D
Enjoy.

Ann: sorry to hear your daughter has been diagnosed with Lupus. Has she been sick for some time?

CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS

'Twas the night before Christmas and all round my hips
Were Fannie May candies that sneaked past my lips.
Fudge brownies were stored in the freezer with care
In hopes that my thighs would forget they were there.

While Mama in her girdle and I in chinstraps
Had just settled down to sugar-borne naps.
When out in the pantry there arose such a clatter
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the kitchen I flew like a flash,
Tore open the icebox then threw up the sash.
The marshmallow look of the new-fallen snow
Sent thoughts of a binge to my body below.

When what to my wandering eyes should appear:
A marzipan Santa with eight chocolate reindeer!
That huge chunk of candy so luscious and slick
I knew in a second that I'd wind up sick.

The sweet-coated Santa, those sugared reindeer
I closed my eyes tightly but still I could hear;
On Pritzker, on Stillman, on weak one, on TOPS
A Weight Watcher dropout from sugar detox.

From the top of the scales to the top of the hall
Now dash away pounds now dash away all.
Dressed up in Lane Bryant from my head to nightdress
My clothes were all bulging from too much excess.

My droll little mouth and my round little belly,
They shook when I laughed like a bowl full of jelly.
I spoke not a word but went straight to my work
Ate all of the candy then turned with a jerk.

And laying a finger beside my heartburn
Gave a quick nod toward the bedroom I turned.
I eased into bed, to the heavens I cry--
If temptation's removed I'll get thin by and by.

And I mumbled again as I turned for the night
In the morning I'll starve ... 'til I take that first bite!


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You ladies are just too busy with all this posting. Slavika thanks for the recipe for the shmoo cake. It sounds just too good and I think I would have a horkin big piece. Your dinner sounds like it was fun and even better with Trudy there. Ash welcome to the group. How fun it would be to meet Maria. You could help cheer her up. Maria have you tried the dress on again? You are going to look so beautiful. You will have to post pictures on your site. It seems like the time is going so fast. Maria Yum I loved the poem. I think we all can relate to it. Geri it was good to hear from you. Those little ones can wear a person out. Dee how interesting you dinner with the Hutterite's. I think the Amish have Anabaptist backround too. I like to go up in Ohio and visit the Amish towns. It is always so peaceful and pretty. Ann I have a friend who has lupus. I used to work for her. I will see if she has any info for you. I know that you can't go out in the sun. She always wears a hat. I think my niece's husband has it too. I will check it out. Have to go rinse my hair - I am coloring it now. Have a good weekend and watch out for those cookies and goodies. LOL

Ann the very little information I have on Lupus is from my Fibromyalgia manual, I typed it out and put it in your Private Message... check it out. It isn't much but it does explain the 2 types of Lupus. So sorry your daughter has been diagnosed with it.

I was overcome with suprise when all of you replied to my post. Thank you Lily, Lizzie, Slavika, Maria, Trudy, Lizziepie, Maria Yum & Painter5, for your warm welcome.

At this stage I cannot remember all your names to answer you separately but that will come as I get used to this site.

The only one that I really remember is Maria in Australia., so here goes. Maria I live in Pakenham which is an outer suburb in the east out along the Princes Highway 20 minutes past Dandenong but my daughter lives in an apartment in St Kilda Road opposite Wesley College. She is in The Auroa Building. I don't get into the city very often as I have Multiple Sclerosis and have difficulty walking, and my vision has gone down in the last year so I am no longer driving the car. I would love to catch up with you before you leave for home maybe by the phone?? What musical are you going to see?

All you others please be patient with me. By the way I am a Retired Midwife and love the garden, crafts and cooking. ( I think someone asked that.

Until next time.

Regards.:) :)

Jenye.

Ann it will be a while before I can ask my friend about lupus. I just heard that her house blew up today. It was some kind of a gas leak. Thank God she and her dh were at church. Her house was totally leveled. She has nothing left but memories. They lived there for 45 years. They are in their late 70's and have to start over. Thank goodness for their wonderful children. Have to go and get ready for family coming over today. We are doing our Christmas exchange. Jenye my bil had MS and my friends dh was just diagnosed with it. I walk in the MS walk every May. Take care. What kind of crafts do you do? Now I really have to get off. Have a good day,

I forgot to tell you --

Ann: Im so sorry to hear your Daughter has been diagnosed with Lupus. I found this site and it seems to have alot of information on it
Lupus Org (http://www.lupus.org/)

Slavika: Oh my that SHMOO Cake sounds good. Dont even think I want to know the points for it. :) Dont think you would need a big Horkin slice of it. Sounds very rich!

Maria/Yum: The poem was cute!

Jenye: What kind of crafts do you do? Peggy makes some really cute stuff!

Peggy: oh my goodness! So sorry for your friends. Sure was a good thing they were not in the house at the time. What a thing to happen at this time of year.

Its a beautiful day here for a change. Nice and sunny. Someone asked about Cal/Margot. I havent heard from her. Think I will go send her an email and see what she is up to.

Hello Everyone!

I hope that you are all doing well. I have been so out of touch! My Mother has been going downhill and we have spent more time than I would like in emergency or visiting the hospital. She is home with us and when I am not at work, I am the chief caregiver. I know many of you have been there. She now sleeps in a hospital bed in my office where this computer is located so my time on the 'net is limited and I am pretty tired....

I have not lost any more weight recently but have lost inches as I do go to the gym 3 times per week for 1.5 hours and I am still attending my WW meetings. So I am working at it but not as well as I could. :^: I intend to regoup a bit starting 12/26.

I finally have some time off so I will be able to catch up with you all. I do cruise by but not as often as I'd like.

here's to the best holiday for all! :angel:

And special thanks to Lily for checking up on me!

Margot

:wave: Hi Everybody I came here to my computer to relax a bit then I must do a few more things. I got my table set for the 12 of us that will be at my Christmas Eve dinner tomorrow night. We will not have too much "elbow room" but I don't think anybody will mind. Maria Yum I enjoyed the poem, thank you for posting it. Peggy Geez, how sad for your friends to lose their house at this time of the year. Well, it would be sad at anytime but expecially now. How fortunate they were not at home. Most "THINGS" can be replaced and the things that can't, well they probably will carry the memories of them in their hearts. A nice gift for someone like that who has lost everything is to get all the friends/relatives to contribute any family pictures they might have and make duplicates for the couple or perhaps a picture album. I think when there is a fire, that's the kind of thing you really miss. You can always get another TV or sofa, but the little things that bring back fond memories can't be bought. :(
Ash / Jenye hi again. It's ok that you are retired, because I don't think any of us on THIS board will require services of a midwife. LOL :D Sorry about the trouble you are having with your vision. Since you are able to use a computer is it mostly your "long distance" vision that has been affected?
Ok, gang, enjoyed my rest and enjoyed talking to you, now I better go and get some things done.......:) :)

P.S. Margot hi there and Merry Christmas Sorry to hear about your Mom. I think when we "talked" last you had taken her on a little cruise (???) :?: Thank God for our Lily when anybody is missing too long, she gets in touch with them. Thanks Lily. Pop in when you can Margot, we always enjoyed your posts. Bye now. :)

:( Peggy, my gosh how awful for your friends. And right before Christmas is just terrible. Thank goodness they are all right. But what a tragedy to happen and lose all your things. It would just be devastating to lose baby pictures and things that are irreplaceable.

Only one more day and we are celebrating the birth of Christ again. :^: This is a special year, and I hope we all really get in touch with our spirit,and celebrate the good in life and the good in others. We owe it to all the people of the earth and especially those who are no longer with us to really make this Christmas full of meaning.

Maria, you have made a wonderful decision and you are so special for doing what you do for others. I am sure all of us here admire your spirit. And we all have our ways of touching others I am sure.

May you all have the Merriest of Christmas's and may your spirit be renewed in love for your fellow creatures on this planet earth.

God Bless you all.

I guess we will all be very busy for the next couple of days. I want to wish everyone here a BLESSED CHRISTMAS with family and friends. I watched 2 really old versions of The Christmas Carol today, and so in Tiny Tim's words, GOD BLESS US ONE AND ALL. (....the 1951 version with Alastair Sim always makes me cry at the end :lol: )

Margot: So good to see you! Im so sorry to hear that your mother is going downhill. Sounds like you are still doing good on the weight loss. Inches are good! They seem more real than the pounds. At least to me they did. Do post when you can, you have been missed!


Slavika: Great idea on the picture album. At least if relatives and family contribute they can get get back some of what was lost in the fire.

Maria/Yum: So very true about making Christmas full of meaning. It is important to remember those that are not with us to. I have my own special way of bringing my family who cant be with us into our home.

Geri: Was good to see you to! Check in more often and let us know how you are doing.

To All:

G'day all,

Peggy How awful for your friends. It is hard to imagene loosing EVERYTHING. We also had some bad news; my sister-in-law who has lung cancer is now loosing her eyesight due to the heavy doses of chemo:(

Everyone good to read all the posts and see all of us are very busy preparing for the festive season.
I had to laugh at Slavika that none of us need a midwife anymore:D :D

Jenye Isn't that amazing your daughter almost lives next door to me! I have a bit of an idea where you are and maybe I could drive out to say 'hello' or otherwise I will definetly give you a call. Perhaps you could email your phone # and address and we can go from there. amscholz@bigpond.com
It was quite a warm day here today though a change is coming in and a cool Christmasday is forecasted.
I went to town today and got a couple of bargains;) , a lovely
T shirt for dd and a nice black dress for myself which will be sooooo handy:)
I am going to the carols tonight. DH will be watching some awful video and I will walk over and enjoy the carols.
Jenye the musical is 'Oh what a night' at the State Theatre. It should be fun.

To everyone I would like to wish you
A Very Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year
I look forward to continuing our friendship in the New Year.

Cheers
Maria

Does anyone else here do WW online? I joined 6 weeks ago and have lost 15 pounds but I really NEED motivation now! I can feel myself slipping ever so slightly! For example, I had fried fish and fries both Friday night and today....seems like I've been craving something FRIED for days now. I even had a hush puppy today. I went over 2 points! And with Christmas coming up and then all the left overs I know I'm going to mess up if I don't really watch it. Thought if I joined a WW online group it might help keep me on track...

I'm 54 yrs. old, married, have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. I live in TN about half way between Nashville and Knoxville and I'm a piano teacher. I'm 5' 9" and started out at 195...down to 180 now. My goal is 145 but I'd like to weigh 140 on a good, non-swollen day. I have arthritis and fibromyalgia plus get killer migraine headaches.

Here's a picture of me with my golden, Sammy.

Meme too:
First off welcome!
The WW magazine a couple months ago had great ways for frying things. Its called UNFRIED. I have been playing with it alot lately.

But the basic's are:
Corn flakes Crushed in a blender.
Mix in a bowl, Fat free mayo, Mustard.

Dip meat in mayo then corn flakes
Spray with cooking spray bake at 400° until done.
Really depends on meat for cooking time.
Yum Yum!!!

I do not know WW online, cant help there.
But we are a very supportive group and will help when we can.

Tonight -the night to renew our spirits and be sure we know the reason for the season. We are having candlelight service at church. That is what I love about Christmas remembering so many things- family traditions from long ago, making new ones, gathering with family and friends, and most importantly remembering the Greatest Gift of All and that Love came down at Christmas

Peggy: How awful about your friends to lose everything. Slavika's idea about pictures is great. Pictures hold so many memories.

Thank you all for being so supportive about helping me find information about Lupus. My dd is being very calm about the whole thing now, and is just glad to know that she is not losing her mind-:D that she can have help. I think she is calmer than her Mother. :(

Slavika: I plan to try the cake. When we have a gathering of friends so they can help me eat it, or otherwise I know what would happen!:D

Trudy: Thank you for the message. Every little bit of info is helpful.

Nice to hear from Cal and Geri. Cal-Sorry about your Mom. I remember you taking her an that trip to New Orleans, I think. Aren't you glad you were able to do that.

Lily: Thank you for the web page.

Maria: A new black dress-mmmmm Slinky? for a New years Eve Party:rolleyes:

To you all:
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

God Bless. :wave: Ann

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Hi Everybody and Merry Christmas

Welcome Meme Too what a pretty lady you are, and Sammy looks nice too. :) I go to WW every Tuesday and coming here every day helps too. I am at my goal now (well 1.4#) to go, and it's a constant struggle. If it will help you Meme, come here every day, and talk about the struggles you are having with your weight loss. The gals on this board are a terrific bunch, and you will get all kinds of support from them. Karen, one of the gals that posts here, is a WW Leader, and she is just great and is always willing to answer any questions we might have. :)
Before I head to my kitchen to get things going for my big Christmas Eve dinner, I wanted to stop by and wish all of you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS
Over all these months of posting together I feel like I really "know" you gals and what a wonderful bunch you are. Maria you live so far away from me and had it not been for our computers and this board we would never have met. That would have been very sad. Lily it seems, I have known since I got my computer, we have been posting sooo long together now. She provides us with a lot of good info, takes care of our computer needs and often gives us much needed laughs. Peggy I always think of you as the kind gentle gal on our board, and look forward to reading your posts. I also like hearing about the crafts you are doing and the craft shows you go to. Ann our friend, that contributes so much to her community, church and music. Karen our "own" WW leader, who seems to be always running, I love hearing about what you are doing. Glenda who has come through some tough times, and done so with her wonderful humour intact.....you really are an inspiration. I hope you have the best year of your life in 2002.
Maria Yum, Ash, Peggy ST I am happy you have joined us. I think we all learn from each other and give and receive support and the most important part, we have fun together. This weight loss thing is forever, and sometimes we just need a bit of help to stay on the road. :)
PC I am happy to see you back posting on our board and look forward to "talking" with you more. Happy Holidays. Trudy I am so fortunate to have you as my friend. It's a wonderful thing, to have someone like you that I can tell my troubles to, drink tea with, talk for hours with, and laugh with until my cheeks hurt. Thank you for all that.
DEE, the baby of the group, and my friend, I'm happy to see you were able to get back on the board and begin posting with us again. Have a lovely holiday with your family.
Time for me to run, enjoy your Christmas everybody.

Hi all: Thought you all might find this thought provoking.



1. Last Christmas we were thinking about all the things we didn't have;
> > This Christmas we are thinking about all the things we do have.
> > 2. Last Christmas we were placing wreaths on the doors of our homes;
> > This Christmas we are placing wreaths on the graves of our heroes
> > 3. Last Christmas we were letting our sons play with toy guns;
> > This Christmas we are teaching them that guns are not toys.
> > 4. Last Christmas we were counting our money;
> > This Christmas we are counting our blessings.
> > 5. Last Christmas we were lighting candles to decorate;
> > This Christmas we are lighting candles to commemorate.
> > 6. Last Christmas we paid lip service to the real meaning of the
holidays;
> > This Christmas we are paying homage to it.
> > 7. Last Christmas we were digging deep into our bank accounts to find
> > money to fly home for the holidays;
> > This Christmas we are digging deep into our souls to find the courage
to
> > do so.
> > 8. Last Christmas we were trying not to let annoying relatives get the
> best
> > of us;
> > This Christmas we are trying to give the best of ourselves to them.
> > 9. Last Christmas we thought it was enough to celebrate the holidays;
> > This Christmas we know we must also find ways to consecrate them.
> > 10. Last Christmas we thought a man who could rush down a football field
> > was a hero;
> > This Christmas we know a man who rushes into a burning building is
> > the real one.
> > 11. Last Christmas we were thinking about the madness of the holidays;
> > This Christmas we are thinking about the meaning of them.
> > 12. Last Christmas we were getting on one another's nerves;
> > This Christmas we are getting on our knees.
> > 13. Last Christmas we giving thanks for gifts from stores;
> > This Christmas we are giving thanks for gifts from GOD.
> > 14. Last Christmas we were wondering how to give our children all the
> > things that money can buy;
> > This Christmas we are wondering how to give them all the things money
> > can't (peace, security).
> > 15. Last Christmas we were thinking about all the pressure we are under
> > at the office;
> > This Christmas we are thinking about all the people who no longer
> > have an office to go to.
> > 16. Last Christmas we were singing carols;
> > This Christmas we are singing anthems.
> > 17. Last Christmas we were thinking how good it would feel to be
> > affluent;
> > This Christmas we are thinking how good it feels to be alive.
> > 18. Last Christmas we thought angels were in heaven;
> > This Christmas we know they are right here on earth.
> > 19. Last Christmas we were contemplating all the changes we wanted! To
> > make in the new year;
> > This Christmas we are contemplating all the changes we will have to
> > make in this new reality.
> > 20. Last Christmas we believed in the power of the pocketbook;
> > This Christmas we believe in the power of prayer.
> > 21. Last Christmas we were sharing / spreading / listening to gossip;
> > This Christmas we are sharing / spreading and listening to the
> > Gospel.
> > 22. Last Christmas we were complaining about how much of our earnings
> > went to taxes;
> > This Christmas we comprehend that freedom isn't free.
> > 23. Last Christmas we valued things that were costly;
> > This Christmas we value things that are holy.
> > 24. Last Christmas the people we idolized wore sports uniforms;
> > This Christmas the people we idolize wear police, firefighter and
> > military uniforms.
> > 25. Last Christmas peace on earth is something we prayed for on Sunday
> > morning;
> > Now it's something we pray for every day.
> > May God Bless You & God Bless the U.S.A.& our friends around the world,
> >
>:wave: Ann
>
>

Thanks for the warm welcome...I think I'll join your group if you don't mind. I wish I could go to the meetings here but they are 17 miles from my house and, also, I keep my 2 yr. old granddaughter on the day they meet. WW online is great, though. You just type in your foods and they keep track of your points for the week for you and then chart your weight on a graph so you can see what you've done. Anyone who has joined a WW group can join WW online at a discount if you are interested. http://www.weightwatchers.com/ Also, there is a site that gives you the points for a lot of restaurant foods if any of you are interested in that...it's free. It is http://www.***************.net/ You all probably know all about both these sites...I'm kind of new to WW, though and still trying to find my way around.

Today was weigh-in day for me...I lost 2 more pounds. I was a little surprised since I ate at the top of my points every day and ate 2 points over one day. Now, if I can just make it through Christmas without a gain, I'll be a happy camper!

Hope you all have a happy Christmas Eve and a great day tomorrow. Today I clean and bake...tomorrow I cook for 13 people, The kids, grandkids (ages 2-6), in-laws and my mom. Christmas is really some kind of special with the 4 little ones now and I plan on enjoying every year of it while they are small because they grow up so fast!

Thanks again for letting me join your group!

MEME

Just thought I would drop a quick note and
Wish everyone a joyous christmas and a happy new year!

Dee

Christmas morning here, 10.30.

Loved your post Slavika , you described everyone beautifully, I feel the same that it would have been a pity not to have met all you 'girls', technology is a great thing.:)

Ann your poem was very moving and so true, thanks for sharing.

I had a wonderful night at the 'Carols by candlelight', it was good to experience by being there rather than seeing the TV telecast.

DD and fiancee have been and gone, dd loved her small gift.

The weather is cool, we will just enjoy a very quite Christmas which will be nice for a change.

I'll be thinking of you tonight when most of you will be having your Christmas lunches.

Cheers
Maria

This is the first chance I've had to post. Between the meetings and being sick and trying to get ready for the big day I have been just too tired to even talk. Feel a bit better today. was able to do the Christmas Eve thing with my kids and their kids and my mother and father an this year my brother who lives in Wisconsin and His wife were here also. We had quite the crowd in my little house. Spent at least 5 minutes every hour checking up on Santa's progress on the web with the little one's. They were so excited :) And think their Grandmother is very smart:o

I really just wanted to check in and wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Slavika thankyou for putting into word what we all feel about each other here on this web site that has brought us all together.

Got to go to bed got 17 people for dinner tomorrow.
We'll chat later
:wave:
Karen

Slavika: Very nice words. You put it wonderfully.

Well Time to get back on track. Ate to much, drank to much and now I feel "Fluffy" So tomorrow is a new day! Back to basics for me.

Hope you all had a great Christmas!

Seeing Lily is feeling a bit 'fluffy' and I am totally 'unfluffy':D I thought I would do the honours and start a new thread.

See ya all there.......

Maria