WW Clubs and Groups - Fabulous 40's #128

Hi Dianne, Jen, Terri, Janie, Ruth & Sandy:wave:

I'm playing hooky today.:cb: Decided to take the day off. I couldn't make up my mind with the should I? shouldn't I?:dizzy: Finally, I decided after a few hours.

Dianne, I would have been a nervous wreck if my grandchild was on a plane all by herself. Thank God she made it home safely. You must be so excited about your vacation. Sad to say but Pete & me have never been on a vacation. I mean a real vacation!!! I told him the yrs. are going by too fast. We need to plan a cruise or something. Pete is very layed back & content with the way life is right now. Where me on the other hand, gets bored easily. He's always been that way. If I don't make the plans we will never go anywhere. I'm psyched for you. It's going to be fun! It seems just like the other day you were telling us you were going to pick up Alana!!! See, this is what I mean about time going by so fast. Pete just doesn't get it.:mad: Is she looking forward to it?

Jen, I know now how you can burn calories doing yard work! I live in an apt. complex & everybody keeps their front lawns looking really nice so of course I had to buy flowers & plants but who knew about the weeding. Pete always useto do it but he retired as of last year. :lol: I know he hates doing it so I decided to give it a try. I don't mind. I enjoy anything that burns calories. So whatever you ate at Joey's party you already burned off. ;) I'm glad his party went well.

Terri, how's Brittany doing? Is she still following WW? Give her a hug for me.

My pharmacist has been on WW for a while now & I saw him the other day. He looks great! He lost 25 lbs. He said he heard that they're changing the program in Jan.

Well Ladies, I don't want to spend all morning on the computer. I have a few things to do but I'll be back later.

Hugs,
Es

Es,
Enjoy your day off! Sometimes you just have to give in to the urge and stay home simply because you need to do it.
We've been gardening forever, it seems. I love the results, but at times the work can be overwhelming. This is the worst time of year, the weeds love August!

Dianne,
Wow, I would freak out if I had to put one of my boys on a plane. That is stressful enough without having to put up with delays, etc.
Like Es, I can't believe Alana's already going back. I can't believe summer is over, for that matter. It certainly seemed like a short one. We got a swim in yesterday; have to take advantage of the few we'll have left. We'll be winterizing and closing the pool on the weekend after Labor Day. :(

Hi everyone :wave: Terri, Zoe, Sandy, Janie, Ruth........how are you?

~Jen

Terri,
I hope Brit is recovering from her fright. That sounds horrible. It's getting so you're afraid to let them go out of the house. I keep hearing about all these abductions on the news lately. Ellen is such a pretty girl, it scares me to let her go outside and play.

Jen, Es, Dianne,
I agree with all of you. The summer has just flown by. It's time to start Christmas shopping again.

Everyone,
With the exception of Thur. I have been OP every day since last Wed. TOM just arrived so I probably won't show a loss this week but I hope to show a big one like you big loosers ;) next week.

I am off to clasa de espanol, adios,
JanieD

Those abductions are a scary thing. It scares the he** out of me.
Keep her close Janie. Great job staying op.

Dianne, Have a great time. I know you will.

Es ,
CONGRATS ON THE LOSS!!!!! You are doing awesome!
Thanks for asking about Britts. She is still following WW. She probably always will. Afterall she is my daughter. :lol:
She looks great. She got her hair cut short. It is so cute!!!!!!!!!
I hope Dave is doing better. Poor baby. That had to be rough!
My dad isn't doing too well. He is still going in and out! Poor thing! He is strong everywhere but the heart.

Well, I am doing well with my food. I love my bowflex. It is so nice not to have to go to the gym. I got so tired of that. I can watch what I want when I do it now.
Well gotta go to bed!

TTYL,
Terri

Hi Gals,
I WI this morning and as expected there was no change this week. TOM will do that to you. I have been pretty good about keeping OP so I expect a decent loss next week.

Es,
I know Pete is a Yankee fan. WHat does he think about all this strike talk. I am really going to be upset if they go on strike. I jsut love the playoffs and it is usually the only time I get to see my Yankees on TV (Sorry Sandy). It also looks like Oakland will win the Western Div so I might even get a chance to attend a playoff game. I personally think the players make too much money as it is. I Don't know where they get off even thinking of striking. I think they will allienate a lot of fans if they do...me for sure.

Happy hump day everyone,
JanieD

Hi girls,

This was my first day of class. I'm taking it in the evening, which is much better...people my age, not surrounded by 19 yr. olds!

Another abduction last night; it's better that they are being announced right away, but it's also scarier.

Janie, good going on staying OP...you'll have that loss next week!
Sorry 'bout the baseball strike, it's a shame for the fans.

Terri, is your Dad still in the hospital? I continue to keep him in my prayers. Hope things improve. Tell Britts it's GREAT that she's kept up with WW....she must look and feel beautiful.

This week has been a bit tough in terms of going over on points. I am walking, but haven't been diligent about getting enough water. That's probably why I've been having the munchies. Tomorrow I concentrate on the h2o!

see you tomorrow,
~Jen

Jen,
Thanks so much for your kind words about Brittany. She looks so cute.
Yes, my dad is still in the hospital. His Kidneys aren't doing to well. the Drs. gave my mom a living will to sign and she is torn. She has to see what she is signing. They gave her one too.
I have a question. If she (being in good health) had a heart attack would they still defibrillate if she had a living will. I was thinking the will was used only in last ditch efforts to keep someone alive. I mean like when the patient is very bad. They still try to save you if you are inan accident or have a heart attack don't they? The dos and don'ts were really clear. That is a scary piece of paper. I HATE ALL OF THIS!!!!!
Thanks,
Terri

Terri,
In the American Heart Association lifesaving class I took last month, a living will was not specifically mentioned. If a person has a DNR (do not resuscitate) on paper, the paramedics will NOT perform CPR nor use the defibrillator. They normally encounter this when being summoned to a call for someone who's already ill.
The living will means the signer requests no artificial means are to be used to keep him alive if they are already disabled beyond a reasonable expectation of recovery.
Are they one and the same? I'm not sure.
When my Mom was ill, my Dad did sign a living will for her...not wanting her to be kept on a respirator, being kept alive solely due to a machine. She was extremely sick with emphysema, so while it was a difficult choice to make, he knew it was the right one.
Urge your Mom to ask lots of questions, discuss it with her dr. also.
Hang in there, Terri. Watching our parents age is not easy, as illness usually accompanies the process. Confronting the fact that they won't always be there for us is the hardest part of being the age we are.
love,
~Jen

Thanks soooo much Jen. I will talk to her. We definitely want her to have CPR administered and would only want the will used if she was only alive because of a machine. That is the only humane way. If it were left up to machines so many people can live but what would the quality be? My sister is with her so she will investigate it I am sure.
It is so hard with them growing older. I'll bet it was so rough for you. I want to be little again. :(

Thanks again,
Terri

Hello My Buddies,

I haven't been here in 2 days & I really missed all of you.

Terri, I really feel bad about your dad. I never want to be put on a respirator. I remember seeing my mom hooked up to a respirator:( If it would have been my choice I would have told them to take her off. It was up to my Dad. After a week we hadl decided it would be best to shut it off but she passed that day. All you could do is pray for your parents & leave it in God's hands.

Jen, how was class? I had a hard time with staying OP too.

The last few days have been very stressful. David called me at 11:00 PM Monday night that his car was hit in the parking lot where he works. Apparently this kid was dropping his father off at work & they had a argument so I guess to show off he peeled out, hit David's car & dragged it. The way the car was positioned he had to be pulling out very fast! He could have killed somebody. Dave was inside working. He's very upset and of course when our children are upset we feel it. So all the red tape with the insurance company, getting it appraised, having it fixed has him feeling so down & on top of it he wasn't feeling well to begin with from having his wisdom teeth pulled. He was thinking on calling in sick that night but changed his mind. I told him it could have been worse. At least he's okay.

Janie, with all that's been going on Pete hasn't mentioned anything about the strike. I'm sure I'll be hearing about it soon.

We have a long weekend (thank God) & I hope it'll be a nice one. I don't have any plans but it'll be nice being off 4 days straight.

Hasta manana:wave:

Hugs,
Es

Es,
Thanks about my dad. He went into some Congestive Heart Failure last night so they have IVs in and trying to get the water out. I don't know. Sorry about your mom. That had to be hard.
So sorry about David's car. That sucks. Keep us posted.
Terri

Terri, I pray that the Lord will give you & your family strength & peace. So sorry. :(

Hugs, Es

Terri,
I'm sorry to hear your Dad took a turn for the worse. You are all in my prayers.

Es,
Poor David...that stinks. So many irresponsible drivers out there, what a punk.
Enjoy your long weekend! I know it'll be challenging for me to stay OP and not fall into that bad habit of going overboard on the weekends.

The instructor for my class is great, I went to some exam review sessions he held last semester, and like his methods. He does, however, assign a TON of homework. :eek: I know what I'll be doing from now until December 18th.

Janie,
You prompted me to begin my Christmas notebook when you mentioned beginning Christmas shopping. I list all the people we have to buy for, then have "idea" pages, then have pages for each person and what I've bought them. It's a tradition I began when the kids were little (keep it in my purse so there's no peeking), and is truly a lifesaver now that my mind isn't what it used to be! :lol:

HI to Zoe, Sandy, Ruth, Janie,
~Jen

Terri,
I am so sorry that your dad is not doing well. We prayed about him at my bible study the other night.

Jen,
I like your idea about the Christmas notebook. I am going to have to try that. I always have several gifts last minute that I have forgotten. Maybe that will help get my head together.

Everyone,
I have to confess that I was totally not OP yesterday. I have been worrying for the last several weeks about a pea sized lump in my left breast. Wed I got test results back that were all normal. Since Ellen had soccer practice Wed nite we decided to go out and celebrate yesterday. I drank 2 glasses of wine and ordered desert which I almost never do. You have to celebrate sometimes!!

This Monday we will be having our first ever garage sale. Let you know how it goes. It is a lot of work. I may never do this again. seems easier just to take a tax write off.

-janie

Oh Janie I am so happy for you! that is great! You sure did have a right to celebrate! I had 2 Garage Sales in my life and I made $900 the first one and $800 the second one. I was thrilled. Good luck!
Thanks so much for including my dad in your prayer group. That was so sweet. :cry:

Thanks Es and Jen for your prayers too. He really needs them.
I love the Christmas notebook idea too Jen. I kind of did that too but I need to organize it better. Thanks.

I keep thinking of all the things my dad did for me growing up without a complaint. How hard he worked in the Steel Mill and never got to enjoy his retirement. Not fair. I cry when I think of all the Pitts. Pirate Baseball games he took me too. I went at least 20 times every summer (70 miles one way) with him and he hated the Pirates. He was always a Yankees Fan. He never got over the 1960 World series when Mazeroski (Pirates second baseman) hit a 7th game bottom of 9th homerun to win the series. :lol: When he drove into our driveway after the game my mom was in the garage singing "The Bucs Are Going All The Way" and he joked that if she wasn't holding me (I was 1 yr. old) he would have hit her with the car. :lol: She was and still is a big Pirate Fan. He knew how much I would enjoy the games and he never put the Pirates down to me. 5 yrs. ago we found out another reason he was so mad about that 60' World series. He had a $1000 bet on the Yanks and lost. He never told my mom until 1997. :lol:
The one thing I wish is that my children could have seen him well. They don't remember when he was strong. He was always frail. :(
Sorry so long.

Terri

Terri, your memories of your Dad had me teary. :cry: You'll always have that. He's a Yankee fan:D my kind of man.

Jen, you are on the ball. Already making a Christmas list. I like your idea. I just make a list & cross the names off when I'm finished with them. I wrap as I go along cause if not I'll forget who gets what! Every year I say the same thing:rolleyes: that I'm going to start early. It never happens.

I feel alittle embarrassed to say this but since I didn't do well this week with staying OP I'm not going to WI. I got on my scale & I'm up 3 lbs.:yikes: I don't know why I even bother rejoining cause I always do this. I just feel like a loser(in a bad way) when I go there to hear them tell me I'm up. Then you always hear them praising the person either before you or after you that lost & how well they did, yada, yada, yada! I don't know guys:?: I have no idea what's wrong with me. :shrug: Maybe I'll get over this negative attitude before the day is over.

Jen, thank God your test came out normal. That was very thoughtful of you to pray for Terri's dad at your bible study.:angel:

Dianne, did you leave yet?

Zoe, Sandy, Ruth, hope all is well.

Have a great day everybody:wave:

Love,
Es

PS check out the YIKES face. Too cute:yikes:

Terri,
Your story about your Dad has me in tears....you have such wonderful memories of him, be sure that he will look that way to your kids too, in spite of them not knowing him when we was younger and healthier. Our parents are so much a part of us, and always will be. We pass that on to our kids thru stories and anecdotes. And the truth coming out about the bet!!! too funny, he sounds like a great guy.
I've been talking alot to my Aunt Ginny, my Mom's only sister, and the only one left....she just told me yesterday some stories about my Mom which I've never heard. It is so thrilling to find things out, no matter how late. I'm getting together with my aunt at the end of the month, and am going to bring her some pretty journals, in the hopes that she'll write down the stories for her kids and grandchildren.

Es,
NOTHING is wrong with you!!! I've had a not so good week, in fact I will be hoping for a maintain. We've just got to be positive. What can we do to help each other? A challenge? A bet? I know I could use some more motivation, something concrete.

Janie,
What good news you received! Thank God. You definitely deserved the wine and dessert. And there's no baseball strike! I'm happy all the fans get to enjoy a full season.

My christmas notebook has really been a lifesaver. I would forget who I had bought for, would never have ideas. Now by recording it all, I don't panic. I also write down how much $ I've spent on each person, so it keeps me in control....well, except when it comes to the grandsons :lol:

We're having an absolute gorgeous week, and it's supposed to be a great weekend, sunny and in the 80's. This will be our final hurrah for the summer in the pool. We're having a bbq tomorrow, can't wait to see the boys. :dizzy:

love,
~Jen

Hi:wave:

I'm feeling a bit more positive than this morning even though it's only 4:20 PM & I've already had 21 pts.:ink: I walked on my treadmill this morning for 30 minutes. I'll probably do another 30 minutes for more pts.

Jen, thanks for not making me think I'm a weirdo. :lol: It's just that I see other women do so well & I wish I had their motivation. Thank God I like to exercise. That helps me alot. Maybe we should think about a Halloween challenge. If you're game let me know. From Sept. 1st - Oct. 31st. We'll post our losses here every week.

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3 etc.
Enjoy your bbq.

Terri, you made big bucks on your garage sales!! Geezz, if you were my neighbor I'd say let's get together & have one. :)

Janie, those 2 glasses of wine were just what you needed. I probably would have drank a whole bottle. Kidding!:lol: I don't drink anymore because of my hepatitis.:(

Well ladies, enjoy this Labor Day weekend.

Terri, hang in there Buddy.

Love you's,
Es

Where are all my buddies?

Hello my wonderful friends! I say friends since you all are....and the proof is in your posts, still saying hi to your old pal Zoe while I just lurk, read and pray for all of you, your joys as well as concerns. You all have been on my mind and in my heart.

I suppose that I don't even have to tell y'all that I've been so, so, SO bad with eating. I haven't been on the scale but I know it's bad. I will get on it in the morning. My first hurdle was that I started doing the Atkin's diet along with Greg. He loves that eating plan and loses so well with it. So I thought I would go along with him and do it too. Well, it was 3 weeks of suffering, wanting all the things I couldn't have, the things that I could have on WW. After 3 weeks of it, I gave up and gave up on any type of diet all together. I also had some medical stress in my life too. :stress: I wanted to post here about it, ask for your prayers but I just couldn't do it. My doctor wanted me to go for a colonoscopy and I've been putting it off for months. I was afraid to know. Don't worry, not because he thought something was wrong but because my mom had colon cancer and her dad, my grandfather, died from it. So I finally went and all looked great. Whew!! I was paniced! They found 1 polop but he said that even though biopsies are normally done and will be done, it looked 'normal' to him. I go tomorrow morning for my follow up. With that out of the way, I am ready to lose this weight and enjoy a thin and fit body while I'm still a FAB 40. :D I went to the mall today to look at all the great sales going on. Well, there is nothing better than trying on clothes to open your eyes and push you back into being OP!!!!:eek: So after I got home, I opened up my WW cookbooks, read some success stories and am even thinking that I need to attend meetings rather than do it myself. So I'm back....I'm back.....I AM SO BACK!!

I hope everyone had a great long holiday weekend.....BBQ weekend, huh?? YIKES! I promise to be back and talk to you's guys later.....and will weigh in tomorrow morning...no matter how bad it is.

With all my love to you all,
Zoe <><

Happy Labor Day to everyone,

Zoe! It was sooo good to hear from you! It must have been very difficult to have the worry about the test hanging over your head....now you can relax.

It seems that we're all in the same predicament.....have lost or are losing our motivation.

Es, a Halloween challenge works for me :) In 9 weeks we could accomplish a lot. I'll post my losses each Sunday. Anyone else interested?

Joe and I are relaxing, the house is quiet, the kids all went home about an hour ago. We had a great visit, spent yesterday in the pool. The boys were so much fun, I can't get enough of them. :D

Now I've got to hit the books, lots of work to do.

:wave: to Terri, Dianne, Ruth, Sandy, Janie

~Jen

Zoe, welcome back Buddy. :D We missed you. We all have been struggling. Believe me there have been lots of times that I feel like giving up but I know I can't. As much as I struggle I believe one of these days I'll reach my goal. Thank God your test came out okay. My Dr. said when I reach 50 I'll have to get a colonoscopy!:yikes: Glad to hear you're getting back on track.

Jen, I'll be posting on Saturdays. We need a push & I think this challenge will help. After debating with myself about going to a meeting I finally did it. I figured what the heck, good or bad I have to go. I was up 3 lbs.!!! I already knew it. So here's to our Halloween Challenge.:goodvibes:

Zoe, stay with us. We'll help eachother.

Terri, how's your Dad?

Hi Janie, Dianne, Sandy & Ruth.:wave:

Till tomorrow.

Hugs,
Es

Terri,
I can't believe how much money you made at your garage sales. We made about $100. It was also about 100 degrees out. I think I've had it for garage sales. I'll just donate the stuff next time.

Es,
I'm in for the Halloween challenge. I did well on our spring challenge and now am almost back up to where I was in January. I will be posting on Wed since that is my WI day. Let's go girls:flow1:

Everyone,
I still have to go to the surgeon Wed for a second opinion on my lump but I am very optomistic. There has been no change in the white patch on my arm.

Have a great day,
JanieD

Hi buddies.
WELCOME BACK ZOE!!!!!!!!!!!!
We missed you! You will do great! I am so glad you got the Colonoscopy. I understand how scared you were.

Es,
You are SO NORMAL! That is always how I was. Lose, gain...
I still am. Just keep going. Just think what you would be if you didn't try. I know I could be close to 300#.

Thanks for the kind words about my memories of my dad.
Jen,
That is great about your Aunt. Memories are never too late.
I just heard something about my dad. My dad was a trumpet player in his own jazz band (He played New Years at my grandpa's (mom's dad) night club in 1952- That is how my mom and him met).
His 33 yr. old brother Phil who played sax with the Tony Pasteur Orchestra in 40's and 50's and his wife who was a singer (With Rosemary Clooney) were killed by a drunk driver in 1958. My Uncle Phil and Aunt Lucy came down to the night club to perform when they came home to visit from New York where they were living and older people in Shadyside are still talking about it.
I heard a record that my aunt made right before she died and it was GREAT. She was on her way up. So sad. From the moment my dad found out about his brother's death he put his trumpet away and never picked it up again. :(
I never got to hear him play. He never mentioned anything about music again. I never heard him talk of Uncle Phil and Aunt Lucy either.

JanieD,
Good luck on the 2nd opinion.
I made the money cause I always had a few bigger things. The baby clothes were the big hit. I threw nothing away. I had TONS of little girl things.

TTYL,
Terri

Terri,
Your stories about your dad are so touching. I hope you are writing it all down.

At my garage sale I had tons of baby and little girl stuff and very little of it sold. I am taking it to a local consignment shop once I find out where they moved to :lol:

ZOe,
Welcome back. We need your beautiful self here. We all missed you!!!!!!!!

Everyone,
I WI this morning and gained .5 lb. That will teach me to celebrate. My mom & dad are coming on Sun, so I will not have much control over what I eat for a couple of weeks. Anyway here's to the Halloween challenge. It is 8 weeks away and I want to loose 6 lb. That should be possible.

Have a great Hump day. I let you know how the apt with the surgeon goes.
-janie

Terri,
what an awesome story of your family! it's a shame your Dad gave up on his music. Janie's right, I hope you're recording the story for your children.
there was a piece my Mom used to play on the piano, Joey found it for me, and I cried when he played it over the phone to me....talk about sentimental! that's ok...it means we have BIG HEARTS!!!

Janie,
good luck at the dr...let us know. Garage sales are such an "iffy" thing....you never know who will want what. You'll do great in the challenge!

Well, I got on the scale, gained 1 lb.....now I'm 9 pounds away from my 10 lb. goal. . That's ok. I'll shoot for 10 lbs. by Halloween.

This class is already stressing me :lol: have to go study for tonight.

later,
~Jen

Hello my girls!

ZOE GIRL - WELCOME BACK SWEETIE! Just take it one day at a time, we all go through this struggle and sometimes its easy and sometimes its a B---ch! We'll just support each other along the way and we'll all be just fine.;)

Terri - the memories you have of your dad are really beautiful. I can really say that since I didn't grow up with a dad and although I say I can't miss what I never had - through the years I've watched Alana and Willie and they have a great relationship and I guess I did miss something. I hope your dad gets better and makes more beautiful memories for you.

Hey Jen - how are you girl? How is school? And how are your beautiful grandchildren?

Es, mi amiga - You are perfectly normal - like I said to Zoe, we need to take it one day at a time, sometimes, one hr. at a time:lol: How is David doing and how is little Katrinna (sorry, I probably spelled her name wrong!) - she must be getting big.

Hi Janie - Glad to hear that your results were good. How is Ellen?

Hey Ruthie - How is school?

Well, we took my baby back to Binghamton this weekend:( I felt bad because she wasn't feeling well and I hated leaving her. I was so brave though, I was saying "its not as bad this year, it was worse last year when you left for the first time", Yeah RIGHT!!! - When I got home and looked in her room, I started crying like a baby! Oy vey, we never outgrow our children, that's for sure.

I am looking forward to this friday, my last day at work for 2 weeks and a day. Willie and I leave for the cruise this Sunday. Our best friends have decided to go with us, last minute and just made the arrangements the other day. They were lucky, there were only 5 cabins left! It will be nice to be with people we know - but we're not gonna be together 24/7 - willie and I want to have our own time alone too:smug:

Oy, I always write a novel when I've been away a few days - imagine when I come back from the cruise:lol: Okay, I'll close for now, I missed you guys and will write again before I leave.

Hugs,
Dianne

Hi:wave:

Dianne, I was wondering where you were. I was starting to worry. I'm so happy for you.(cruise) I know you're going to have a great time. Karinna is as cute as ever. She looks just like her mom. David is fine. Thanks for asking. ;)

I'm looking forward to our challenge. Should we start another thread or post here? My 1st weigh-in will be Saturday.

Jen, have you had any time to exercise? I've been walking on my treadmill every evening. I need those activity points for my snack. :lol:

Terri, do you still order the Baker's Cookies? I'm thinking on ordering them again. They are so good & filling. What a story about your Dad. How's he doing?

Janie, .5 is a teeny weeny weight gain. You'll lose that & more by next week. So nice that your parents are going to spend time with you.

My buddies, I will be back tomorrow. Have a nice evening everybody. :)

Love,
Es

Hello Bud's :wave:

I did it....I signed up for WW. I just couldn't do it on my own so I decided that I really do need the meetings. I weighed in at a very high number....:yikes: :yikes: :yikes: But I'm just glad that I got there. I can only go to Saturday morning meetings but wanted to get signed up NOW. Greg kept saying "just go Saturday" but you know, I could do some serious damage if I waited unitl Saturday morning. I mean, that's 3 days away! So I'm once again "legal" status and ready to go. Of course, I have so many things coming up next week but you know, I am ready to face them all. :D

Dianne ~ lucky you, a cruise. We've been on quite a few cruises and are planning one for the beginning of 2003. I surely have to have lost weight for a cruise....I mean, all that food! What ports? Where do you leave from. Have a wonderful, wonderful time!!

Es ~ Please listen to your Dr and have that proceedure when it's time. I was a nervous wreck about what he'd find as well as the proceedure itself but you know, it was nothing. :) As for giving up, I was feeling like I just didn't care if I was a fat :ink: or not but you know, I really DO care. Thanks for your kind words.

Janie ~ my thoughts and prayers are with you as you get your second opinion.

Terri ~ what wonderful memories for your family. Cherish them.....I don't have too many happy memories since my parents were divorced when I was only 10. I remember alot of yelling. Anyway, I'm thinking about you and your family.

Jen ~ 10 lbs by Halloween is SO do-able. You can do it. I am shooting for at least 15 myself so let's hold hands and forge ahead. I have a good feeling about it this time. :goodvibes:

Well, gotta run. I need to plan out tomorrows meals. I am going to do this right this time. I hope I didn't forget anyone.....If I did, I'm so sorry. I'm out of practice. Have a wonderful Thursday.

Patti and Zoe <><

Janie,
That isn't bad. You will get it off.

Thanks Jen,
Thanks. I should write them down. My mom was a spoiled depression kid. She actually had 2 bikes. Her dad immagrated from Italy and he was a self made man with night clubs and everyone drank no matter how bad it got. :lol:
My dad had 1 skate. Not 2 but 1. His brother got a bike from an uncle but the uncle didn't give the other kids one.
My kids eyes got big when they heard of the 1 skate.
That is so sweet about the music. How long did you cry?
1 pound isn't bad. You will get that off girl.

Thanks Dianne,
Have fun on the cruise. I don't want to ever think of Brittany leaving. I hope she still does what she wants to do. Go to the university by our city.

Es,
No. I haven't ordered them in awhile. I was trying to cut down on carbs. I have been thinking of doing it lately though.
My dad is still confused. He is strong everywhere but his heart.

Zoe,
Thanks. Good luck with ww. You will do great!!!!

TTYL,
Terri

Zoe,
Way to go on joining WW! That should help you get thru the next week. We have to keep on trying. I'm counting on you for support while we're on our Halloween Challenge. :)

Terri,
The family stories are just great; so cool for our kids to hear them and enjoy them. Some of the things I tell mine they are amazed about....like having only b&w tv....and only 5 or 6 channels :lol:
When it comes to Joe's family, I could write a book....only no one would believe it. When my aunt Ginny reminisces, it is heartwarming, she was my Mom's only sister.

Es,
Exercise? :o Not this week...I continue to struggle...need to kick myself in the butt to get going. I know that simply walking every day is great for my health, not to mention weight loss...but I find a million excuses. :ink: I need your support, along with Zoe's!!! (well, and everyone else's) I'm thinking it might be a good idea to post my journal each day, like Myra used to do.

Dianne,
Have a WONDERFUL cruise! Make the best of your time alone with Willie :devil: but it will be fun to have friends along.
The grandsons are fine...Brandon just started 1st grade and likes it. "Mad" Matt, the wild child, is totally enjoying being 2 and testing his and everyone else's limits.


I'm making pesto today, and freezing it. The basil plants in my herb garden are up to my chest, that's alot of basil! We've got lots of tomatoes and assorted peppers...I love this time of year.

The accounting class I'm taking meets only once a week, so the teacher is assigning the homework to be done before he teaches the chapter. This is freaking me out; Joe says not to worry, I'll do fine. I'm spending a lot of time studying, and stressing.

Have a great day,
love,
~Jen

Hi gals,
The second opinion was a mixed bag. He examined me found the lump I found and another. He said "He was not worried about them...but...the only way to know for sure is to do a tissue biopsy." Now I am stuck with the decision to cut a hole in my breast. It would be so much easier if he said do it or don't do it, but he left it up to me to make the decision. Steve think's I should do it. I was so shocked by his comments (I expected that after the imaging results were normal that he would say your fine go home) I couldn't even think straight. I had been planning on going back to work after the apt but instead I went to the fitness club and abused my body on the treadmill and lifecycle. I needed some endorphins big time! I think I need some more questions answered before I can make a decision like this.

Sorry I went on so long, I guess I just needed to get it out.
Hugs,
JanieD

Janie,
It's not easy to face what you're going through. For what it's worth...my sister had the same thing happen to her about 6 years ago. She had the biopsy done, it was nothing, and that was the end of it. No more worries.

Everyone is rooting for you...ask as many questions as you can so you feel absolutely comfortable with the decision you make.

Of course you are the analytical one of this gang....so I don't have to tell you how to approach it! (just trying to lighten the mood)...
you are in my thoughts and prayers.
love,
~Jen

Janie, I bet it's nothing but I would get the biopsy if it was me. Just for my peace of mind. Stay positive. Did the exercise help?

Zoe, WTG with rejoining. :cp: Maybe that's what you needed. One of my sister's called me to tell me that my other sister lost alot of weight. She kind of stopped drinking & met someone so I guess that's what did it. Her & her husband live in the same house but they have separate rooms:rolleyes: weird. Hearing she lost alot of weight motivated me for this challenge. She's the type that will strut her stuff in your face to make sure you notice & if you don't say anything she'll ask you, "did you notice how much weight I lost". {{{errrrrrrr}}} So here's to 10 lbs. by halloween.
WE can do this. ;)

Jen, what will it take to get you to exercise. Do I have to go over there & bring my BootCamp video. :lol: Even if you can do 20 minutes a few days a week will help. Try okay?:strong: And you're going to ace that class.

Terri, I have such a hard time staying away from carbs. I'm pretty much low carbing now. I do love those cookies. :T

Dianne, getting ready for your cruise? My sister is going in October.

Well, gotta go wake Pete up so he can get ready for work.

Hasta manana:wave:

Janie, I'm praying for you Girlfriend.

Hi guys:

Janie - Jen's right - ask all the questions you need to help make you more comfortable with your decision. I also agree with Es that I would feel better getting the test done and having it over with instead of wondering. But only you can make the decision. I don't know if you remember but a few months ago I went through 2 mammograms and then had to have pictures (twice) of my left breast. I just did what they wanted so I would be sure. Good luck - we're here for you whenever and how often you want to talk about it.

Es - Is your sister who lost weight the one going on the cruise? If so, she'll probably put it back on:devil: Just kidding - I'm gonna try and exercise while I'm on the cruise cause I know I'm going to enjoy the food and not deprive myself. Hopefully with exercise on the ship and the walking, swimming, etc. I won't do too much damage.

Jen - Don't stress out over that class or teacher, you'll be fine - You are a great student and I give you and ruth sooooooooo much credit for going back to school. I really think that's great!
P.S. When you talk of your aunt ginny, you make me think of my aunt flossie, she was my mom's sister and we were very close. We were only 12 years apart, she was more like a sister to me. Unfortunately, we lost her when she was only 53 years old. I still miss her - cherish aunt ginny.

Hey Zoe Girl - what's up? You asked about the cruise. We are leaving from Miami and going to Cozumel, Mexico, Ocho Rios, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. I just bought a fancy dress for our dinner with the captain, lol - I think the last time I wore a long dress was my wedding gown at my first wedding! It should be fun. Congrats on going back to ww - you'll do great.

Hi Terri - how's your gang? Are Brittney and the boys still doing ww?

Well, guess I'll say goodnight for now. I'll try to get back in by Saturday night.

Have a great Friday everyone.

Hugs,
Dianne

TGIF:D

Dianne, my sister who lost weight, is the one that was/is an alcoholic. She's been having problems with her husband for years so they decided to live separtely in the same house till he finds a place. After her big ordeal last year, when she was arrested for DWI she met this man & he was counseling her(ex-pastor) & along the way they fell "in love". Since she met him & supposedly stopped drinking she started losing alot of weight. You ask me one question & I write a book! My oldest sister is the one going on the cruise. I'm the youngest out of the three. Now my oldest sister is the one who is married to an alcoholic. Weird family huh!:lol: Both my sisters have been on a few cruises & they say the food is awesome. If I ever get to go on one I'm going to make sure I walk every morning or I would go to the gym. It would be hard to stay OP. I know you're going to have a great time. :D

Gotta go jump in the shower & get ready to get my nails done. I think I'm taking my big butt up to the gym afterwards.

Have a great day Jen, Terri, Janie, Zoe/Patti:lol:, Ruth & Sandy.

Hugs,
Es
:barbell:

I made it through day 1. Ok, so not a great feat but I'm happy. In going to WW in the past, I learned once that there are 'stages'. I can't really remember them (does anyone here know what they are??) ~ but I do remember that the first stage is the "honeymoon" stage....that excitment you have when it's new. I feel that, I really do. I am looking ahead (Company Christmas party where I can wear a nice dress and not feel like a moose) but not too much. I don't want to get discouraged. Anyway, since Saturday is only 3 days from my joining, I will see if I want to go to the meeting just to have the pep talk, not weigh in yet. I will have my first WI next Saturday. thank to you all for allowing me to be excited. Now, I'm excited for y'all because I'm gonna be cheering you's guys on too. We are all going to be a shadow of our former selves by Halloween!! :D:D

Dianne ~ We've been on that cruise your taking, leaving from Miami and seeing those spots. It's wonderful and you're going to have a GREAT time! I have been dragging my feet in making our reservations for our cruise but now, listening to you and how exciting it will be for you, I need to start planning. Don't get too much sun. :lol:

Es ~ I think you are absolutely right. I have been trying to do WW on my own and it just wasn't working. Going to the meetings is probably just what I need. And you will do so good when you see your sister, you will look better than she does. :p

Janie ~ head up and look up ~ God is with you. My thoughts and prayers for you now. In a few weeks, you'll be thinking "whew, I'm glad that's over with". :)

Jen ~ I really LOVE basil! I tried to grow it this year but it got FRIED. It's so darn hot here and after being in Seattle for 4 days, it was dead when I got back. :(

Terri ~ how are you girl? As for the carbs, I think I'm addicted to them so I try to give them up whenever I can....not very often though. :rolleyes:

Have a great day you's guys. Talk to ya'll later. (notice a little from my past (NY) and a little from my now (TX). :lol:

Zoe and Patti ~ love you guys :grouphug:

Jen,
Wow Brandon is getting so big. I wish one of mine was 2 again for a little while. Not for a whole year. :lol:
Good luck with school. You will do just fine. I love this time of year also. I wish there was no school though. I hate homework time.

JanieD,
I think you should too. You are going to need peace of mind.
Please keep us informed on what is going on. My prayers are with you.

Yes Es. You can do this. Show her right back!!!
Bruce is worried about the seperate bedroom thing. My mom and dad have had seperate bedrooms for years and so have his parents. As they got older they got annoyed with the reading in bed, tv while trying to sleep etc... Sometimes to get a rise out of him I'll say " I can see why they got seperate bedrooms." He hides his head under the pillow when I say that. :lol:

Dianne,
That is sad about your aunt. Way to young.
You will do great on your cruise. If you do gain a little. You will get it off. OOOH Dinner with the captain. Have a great time.
Yes, they actually are doing ww during the week. They eat a special meal or treat every Saturday. It gets them through the week. I think they have the tools imbedded in their minds for when they are older. That was my main goal.

Patti,
I know you can do this. Remember, it is a lifetime thing so never ever think you failed. It is an ongoing process and you are starting off great. You will look fantastic in that dress at your Christmas Party.

Love all of you guys too!!!! They say youns where I was raised.
Terri :grouphug:

Hi everyone,
I thank you all for your support and prayers. I am still having a hard time facing this. Steve keeps asking me and I keep telling him I haven't really thought about it. Of course it is just about all that I ahve been thinking about, I just don't want to talk about it. This morning I had an informal interview in another directorate here at the lab. I think it went really well considering how much is going on in my life right now. Will keep you gals posted on the developments. I have to go. I have clasa de espanol en quince minutos.

adios,
JanieD

Janie, you're really getting good with your spanish. :) Sorry you're having such a hard time. Pray about it & the Lord will guide you.

Terri, I wish my parents would have taught me healthy eating habits. I started in my late 20's. After that came the exercise. Have you heard anything about WW changing this plan? If they do I bet it'll be about protein. The separate bedrooms doesn't sound like such a bad idea.:lol: Pete's snoring keeps me up. He's also very restless! I usually have to switch over to the living room.
What helps is that he's on the night shift. That may be changing soon.:(

Zoe, thanks for saying I'll be looking better than my sis. I tell you, if she wasn't my sister she would really get on my nerves. I overlook alot of things she says & does cause I love her. She does love to brag about everything. You're going to knock their socks off at your Xmas party.:D You are too funny with the you's & ya'll.:lol:

My Buddies, have a great evening. I might be back later if not tomorrow.

Hugs,
Es

Bon Voyage, Dianne!
Have a wonderful trip...enjoy!!

~Jen

Good Saturday Afternoon :wave:

I went to a WW meeting this morning. I didn't WI because I had just joined on Wednesday night. I'm so glad that I went. Those meetings are great pep talks. I didn't get a chance to eat before I left and by the time I ran 5 or so errands, it was after noon time. I had a light lunch (turkey on a 1 pt bun and 20 (1 oz) of pretzels for a total of 4 pts. I have a 2 pt ice cream sandwich in the freezer but I want to save that for tonight.

I hope everyone is doing well and having a great weekend.

Dianne ~ Once again, have a WONDERFUL trip!!!!! Don't spoil it by worrying about food. Just enjoy! :flow2:

Me <><

JanieD,
Try to keep your chin up. I know it is hard. I am glad you have a great husband to be there for you.

I know from where you come Es. :lol:
I love him but sometimes... :lol:

Patti,
Sounds like you are on your way. :cb: Keep it up.

Well gotta go. Going on a well deserved date with Bruce.
Have a great weekend.
Luv ya,
Terri

Hi:wave:

Zoe, the meetings are helpful. Depends on the leader & the group. I went to one meeting that there were 5 women that were friends & all they did was act silly. I left before the meeting ended.

I weighed in on my scale this morning & I'm down 6 lbs.!!!!!:dancer: I'll weigh-in on their scale Monday evening. That's the only time I could get there. I exercised everyday. I think that's what did it. :D

Terri, enjoy your date with Bruce.;)

Dianne.:wave:

Have a great evening.

Love,
Es

WooooHooo Essie. That is wonderful!!!!!!!!!
Bet you are flying high. :cb:
Keep exercising.

We went and saw Signs. It was pretty good. Then we went to Applebees for an appetizer. I just got a salad. I also had a small beer. :dizzy:

TTYL,
Terri

Hey buddies:

Well, its 3:20 a.m. on Sunday morning and I just finished doing everything I had to do to get ready for this trip. I'm going to bed now to get up in about 2 1/2 hrs.! Well, I'm sure it will all be worth it . Thanks everyone for your good wishes. I will try to come say hi while I'm at my son's house next weekend (I'll get there on Sunday afternoon, probably).

I will miss you all - have a great week everyone. Es, congrats on that great loss!!! Way to go, amiga!

Zoe Girl - you seem to be getting really motivated - stick with it girl! And don't worry, I'm not gonna stress about the food - I will enjoy it and hopefully do some exercising, I heard they have classes on deck. And If I gain - I'll just get back on track when I return. You know what I always say, "SOMETIMES LIFE GETS IN THE WAY (AND THIS TIME ITS IN A GOOD WAY, LOL).

Thanks Jen for the Bon Voyage!!! I'll miss you.

Terri - have a great week.

Janie - hang in there!

Hi Ruthie - how are you?

Well, I'm off to bed to have 40 winks or less :lol: Talk to you's next week!

Hugs,
Dianne

Woo Hoo Es!!!! The Happy Dance and applause just for YOU!!!


:cp: :dance: :dancer: :cloud9: :twirly: :queen:

WTG!! Have a great day!!

Me

Dianne,
I hope you have a great trip. Looking forward to hearing about it.
Terri

Jen,
How about Da Bears? 27-23.
My Steelers are on Monday Night Football palying the Super Bowl Champs. :yikes: Steelers want revenge cause that game with New England is what caused us not to go the Super Bowl.
TTYL,
Terri

Hi All!

Someone sent this to me and it is cute. I wanted to share!

Hey diddle diddle I've a Bulge in my middle
and hope to whittle it soon
But eating's such fun
That I won't get it done
Till my dish runs away with my spoon.


Terri

Es,
WTG Girlfriend!! I am so proud of you!! That's a terrific loss.

Zoe,
You are so motivated. That is great!! We all need someone like you to kick us all in the buns.

Terri,
I loved your poem. I don't think it would help for me though, I'd just eat with my fingers :lol:

Dianne,
I probably missed you but I did want to wish you a wonderful trip. I was wondering, which cruise line are you taking? I have heard wonderful thinks about Holland America. Have a great time!!

Ruth & Jen,
How is school going this semester. Steve got a lousy teaching schedule this semester. He has 2 night classes so I get to be single mom twice a week :p I am ok with once a week cause that usually ends up being girls night out with Ellen, but 2x a week is my limit. His dept chair wanted him to have 3 night classes this sem, but I laid down the law 2 nights only! So he actually told the chair "I'm not allowed to teach more than 2 nights a week." What do you girls think? Am I being unreasonable to insist that my astronomy guy only be gone 2 nights a week?

Everyone,
I am going back to Dr to ask lots of questions. I am more comfortable with the idea now, so I think I am going request the biopsy. Several people I have talked with who have had it done have assured me that it isn't a big deal.

BTW I sprained my ankle in kick boxing on Sat morning. I guess I won't be exercising as much as I had been for a while. That is a problem. I really enjoy it and of course it helps keep the weight down. I am going to see if I can use the lifecycle in a couple of days. When I broke my elbow I could still bike and treadmill, but I don't know about this.

Happy Monday everyone,
JanieD

I'm sneaking a quick message from work. I was very busy this weekend but it was well worth it. Got alot done.

Awwww, I feel so bad I missed Dianne. :( I know she's going to have a great time.

Janie, I am sooooooooooooooo relieved that you're considering the biopsy. I know it's going to be nothing but better safe than sorry.

Thanks for the happy dances Zoe. I am on cloud nine. Gotta do this. Next year I have to renew my license(4/03) and I don't want my face looking round.

Terri, I love it. It is cute.:)

Thanks girls for all your support. I love you guys.:)

Be back later.

Love,
Es

ES,
You are doing so well!!!!! Great loss :D :D :D way to go. Your comment about having to come over here with your boot camp tape was the kick I needed...thank you! I walked yesterday, in spite of it being in the 90's here. I'm walking this evening after the sun goes down.. it's 94 and humid here. I've been see-sawing with the appetite...have got to stop snacking, a price to pay be being home. I'm focusing on 3 meals only each day, with a low point sweet in the evening.

TERRI,
that poem is so cute. And that IS my problem...the middle bulge. Which I've found has gotten worse since the hysterectomy two yrs. ago :( I'll be rooting for the Steelers tonight. Was only able to watch the first half of the Bears yesterday, missed the comeback win!!!

JANIE,
I don't think you're being unreasonable at all.....while work is obviously important, to me the "bottom line" is family, not $$$. So many people don't look at it that way, however. Ellen will only be young once, the time she spends with both you and her Dad is important. I think it's awesome that Steve actually said that!

We're in an unseasonable heat wave...and are taking advantage of it by getting in what will be our last swims. I love love love the water, and seriously thinking of retiring in a warmer state, in order to have a pool year round. We're closing the pool on Saturday :(


hope everyone's fine....:wave: to Sandy, Ruth, Zoe, Dianne...

~Jen

Me Again:wave:

Janie, you poor thing, now your ankle! You should rest up for a while. This way it'll heal faster. About Steve, you're not being unreasonable. Like Jen said, being with your family is more important than making the bucks. Some people don't have a choice. Like my brother. He's the only one working, with 6 children, he's never home. I feel bad for his kids. When the twins see Pete they get so happy cause he plays with them. My brother is missing out on alot. So you lay that law down!:D

Jen, I know how much you love your pool. It has been very hot here too. I'm in air conditioning all day. Once I leave work I turn it on in the car then when I get home. I can't stand being hot. It makes me moody. :lol:

Zoe, the smilies are soooo cute.

When I read all your messages from work it put a smile on my face.

I belong to such a great group.;)

Have a nice evening girls.

Hugs,
Es

AWW Jen. The Steelers s***** tonight. Oh well. Cower needs to let into them. Wouldn't want to be on their bus tonihjt. :lol:

JanieD,
Sorry about your ankle. When it rains... I am glad you are getting the biopsy. Good luck and you are still in my prayers.

Es,
You are so cute.

TTYL,
Terri

Terri,
sorry about the Steelers :( We'll be in Arkansas visiting my sister when the Bears play the Packers on Monday night...I'm just glad I won't have to miss it cause it'll be on national tv; I don't know if they can get our games down there...she is an even bigger Bears fan than I am...I know we'll have a blast watching the game together.

Es,
this has really been a hot summer for most of us. I am like you, if I have to be in the heat, it definitely makes me moody...ok, crabby!
Thanks for the compliment about our group....it is great, I agree. We've known each other for a while now and have been thru alot together. :dizzy:

Janie,
how's the ankle? You've really had lots to deal with :grouphug: just take care of yourself and know we're here for you.

I should be doing homework, but cannot concentrate. Have to get back into the swing of things, it's different having the class meet only once a week. Seems like there is waaaay tooo much homework :eek:

later,
~Jen

Ruth, Sandy, Zoe, Dianne...hi!

Hi Buddies:wave:

What a day, what a day. Very STRESSFUL!!!:stress: I'm feeling better now cause I'm home. I was on the switchboard at work & people were nastier than ever. I got yelled at I don't know how many times, from clients!!! Anyway, I don't want to go there right now.

It's always a pleasure being able to come here. I wish I was a football fan so I could participate.:) I think I'd rather watch football than baseball. It seems like alot more action.

Jen, we have known eachother for quite some time now. That's what makes us so special. It's hot again! I have the AC on. I couldn't deal with coming home & feeling hot after the day I had!

Terri, thanks for the compliment.;) I forgot to tell you we saw Signs when it first came out. It was good right? We rented Changing Lanes today. I won't get to watch it till Friday. We have it for 5 days. Maybe I'll watch it tomorrow. Everything on TV is going to be about 9/11.:(

My nephew has to fly out to Dallas tomorrow. He has an interview for a US Marshall. He took the test & passed. I know his wife is going to be very nervous about him flying. I'll have to call her. She's such a sweetie. I wish she was my DIL.

I'm starving so I'm going to go eat my dinner. :moo:

Hasta Luego(later)
or hasta manana(tomorrow)

Love you's,
Es

Good Evening Ladies :wave:

Today is day #6. I have had THE most stressful week with eating. I've been strong and had no desire to, for lack of a better word, 'cheat'. We are having "United We Stand" week at work and they've been service lunch. Monday was hotdogs and chips with chocolate chip cookies. I brought my lunch and had some WW 'soda' cake for dessert. Today was burger day with chips, macaroni salad, queso and chips and cookies. I had the burger but brough my own 1 pt bun and 1 oz of WOW tortilla chips and had 1 mini nestles crunch (1.25 pts). Oh, I was soooo good. Tomorrow is pot luck and that will be easy to avoid. I don't eat most of that stuff since I know those people ~ I won't go into it now...:sp: Thursday is going to be B-B-Q day....<sigh> I can't wait until my saturday morning meeting. This has been the true test. If I can get through all this, why on earth would I ever get off the program at a later date????????????? :?:

Sorry to be so long winded there..........

Es ~ sorry for your stressful day. We get customers/clients like that too and you just want to put your hand through the phone sometimes. :lol: Hope you're relaxing now.

Janie ~ I'm so glad that you're going to go in a talk to the doctor. I know 2 people that have been in your 'shoes' and it was nothing. Just be positive and remember, we're here for you girl.

Hello Jen and Terri ~ hope you both are doing great.

Dianne ~ hope you're having some fun in the sun

Later you's guys,
Me <><

Wow, Zoe, you are doing remarkably well in the face of all that temptation! Hats off to you, girl! :goodvibes: A week like what you're facing is enough to make us nuts, right?
I hate pot-lucks! Ok, that sounds un-American, right? I don't eat food made in kitchens I haven't seen, or people who I know and don't like their hygiene, etc......I think we're saying the same thing :lol: If I'm not mistaken, Terri has been there.

Es, how I hated having to be pleasant to all those jerks on the phone at work....it's not easy, that's for sure. Hey, give football a chance, all those tight-ends are nice to look at :) not to mention that it's a quicker pace than baseball.
Honestly, I'm not looking forward to tomorrow; I've got a feeling that the media will go overboard past the point of maudlin...
watching a movie will be better. Our village is having a candlelight ceremony at 8 p.m. to honor our firefighters and cops...but I have class and have to miss it. I'm thinking of going to a ceremony in a neighboring town at 10 a.m.
My niece is married to her high school sweetheart, who became a U.S. Marshall. Unbelievable job, opportunities, scary....but admirable, takes a certain type of man, or woman...be proud! In fact, he, my "nephew by marriage" was once featured on America's Most Wanted! As the law officer, not the criminal, lol.

Ruth, how's school? I'm disappointed this semester...it's been very difficult to concentrate; the class is not what I expected. But I'm going to tough it out.

Sandy, Janie, Dianne (cruise queen)....HI!

~Jen

Why does food have to be the center of everything? It can get so frustrating. Good luck Zoe. I know you can do it.

I have been watching the Memorial and it is so sad.
Those poor people. I cannot even imagine.

Hi Es, Jen, Janie and everyone else.
Terri

God Bless America and God Bless all of you My friends.

I don't know about you folks in the east, but since it was 9/11 in NY, DC and PA already when I sat down to watch TV last night at 10pm pacific. They had already started all the stuff here last night. I was so glad Ellen was already in bed. It was too emotional for me to listen to the stories of the widow(er)s and orphaned kids in English, that I decided to watch it in Spanish. I turned to our local Spanish station. I am good enough in Spanish to get the drift of it but the subtle nuances that really get your gut I missed and I was able to watch without flooding the bedroom:cry:.

I hope and pray that all of you and your loved ones are safe. -Janie

I attended a memorial service this morning, there were no dry eyes. The police officers and firefighters were as emotional as everyone else. It was beautiful, but very sad.
We will not forget.

Thank you, Janie.

love,
~Jen

Hello:wave:

How are my buddies doing? It's been so quiet everywhere, at work, the stores. I had to stop by Pathmark on my way home from work & there was such sadness all around. At work this morning one of the attorney's just stood by me & cried. I gave her a big hug. She wouldn't let go. Ofcourse it doesn't take much to get me teary eyed. So we just hugged & cried together. I haven't watched TV yet. I watched very little this morning. It's too sad. :cry:

I know this sounds like an excuse but I went totally off program today. I had a handful of M&M's. I'll do better tomorrow.

As I'm trying to type all of a sudden Pete is here & he's very talkative so I'll be back later.

Love,
Es
:grouphug:

I am emotionally spent. I just do not know how the relatives are handling it. I could not believe how the wind picked up after they started reading names at the WTC Memorial. That sent chills up my spine. I was so glad to see a wonderful memorial at the Pentagon. I feel that sometimes they are overlooked.
I bought the book about Flight 93.
We all wore Always Remember t-shirts and Britts wore a FDNY one. Bradley told me that they went out to the Flag Pole and sang and had a moment of silence and when they came back in school they all were chanting USA, USA, USA... I was so glad that they weren't suppressed.
Bruce sent me flowers to try to brighten my day. :)

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!
Terri
:grouphug:

BTW Es. Pete sounds so cute!

Good Friday Morning my Bud's :flow1: :flow2: :flow1:

Just a quick note before I head off the work. I am so glad that it's Friday. We have our company picnic Sunday (BBQ) but nothing else planned. Since Greg will be playing golf Saturday morning, I will try to get some things done around the house....I want to make a list of all the things I want to do over the next few weeks ~ closets, windows, etc. Fun, huh? Oh, and I have my first WI Saturday morning. Of couse, I can feel TOM this morning so that has annoyed. Why now? why not wait until Monday?? :shrug: Anyway, I still have a good feeling since I've been SO good, SO very OP this week. :goodvibes

I hope everyone is having a great Friday and a wonderful weekend. I'll be back later but definately after WI tomorrow.

Talk to you's guys later.

Me <><

Happy Friday!

Zoe, if you're a little up this week next week it'll be less. I can't let this get the best of me anymore. In the past thinking about gaining would have me thinking about it all week. No more:nono:Just do the best you can. You'll be alright. ;)

Terri, Pete is cute. I bet Bruce is too. :) That was so sweet of him to send you flowers. We really lucked out, didn't we?

I couldn't get in here yesterday because I was in lala land. I got a cortizone shot in my right elbow & the dr. said to take a tylenol #3 because it was going to be painful. It knocked me out! My elbow still hurts a little but he said that's normal. In a few days there will be no more pain. He asked me if I played tennis. :lol: I guess I got tennis elbow from all the weeding!!

Well buddies, I'll be back later. Have a busy day ahead of me.

Have a great day:wave:

Hugs,
Es

Zoe,
Es is right, you've had a good week, so if it doesn't show tomorrow, it definitely will next week. :D

Es,
Take care of that elbow! At least the weed season is winding down, so you won't be aggravating your injury.

Terri,
Awww, how sweet of Bruce. Flowers can work wonders, hope they helped you.

I had my 15 minutes of fame yesterday....a photo of me wiping away my tears at the memorial ceremony I attended was published in the newspaper. The caption said my name and that I was "moved to tears by the speech made by the Chief of Police", which was true.

Hi to Sandy, Janie, Ruth, Dianne,

~Jen

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope your elbow feels better now Es.

Zoe, Don't give up before you weigh. You just might be surprised.
Good luck!

Jen, Thanks. That is so nice that your picture was in the paper. Sweet!

Well it is Friday the 13th. :yikes:
Bradley's game,tomorrow,is in the afternoon so we can all sleep in. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope everyone has a great Friday.
Be careful!
Luv ya,
Terri

Es,
Sorry to hear about your Elbow. The cortisone shot should help, it did for me.

Jen,
What is the name of your local paper. Maybe they have a web site and we can all see your picture?

Everyone,
My ankle is still hurting but the swelling has gone down considerably. Now my leg/foot is purple from the middle of my calf to the toes. Technicolor!!!! I gained 1 lb this week I know it is because I am not exercising and my mom is cooking. My back is getting somewhat sore too because I am not exercising.

Tomorrow Ellen has 2 soccer games, We have a reception at Ellen's school to attend and it is our 17th anniversary. I don't know how I'll be able to stay off my feet at this rate.


Feliz Veirnes,
JanieD

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JANIE D. :hat:
Be careful doing all that tomorrow with your ankle.
When it rains it pours. :rain:
Have fun though. You are wonderful parents.

Great idea about the paper. We are waiting.
Terri

Hi Girls:wave:

Weigh in was not good.:( I'm up again. It's very frustrating. I wasn't able to exercise this week because of my arm. It was hurting too much.

Janie, sounds like you really did a number on that ankle. Is it a good idea to be on it so much? Be careful okay. Happy Anniversay!:cp:

My elbow feels much better. I can't exercise today cause I have to head out early today to go to the cemetary. It's my father's 8th yr. since he passed away. I have to go see my sis(the wild one) it's her birthday, then to the mall to buy a baby gift for a friend of mine who is a grandmother for the 1st time. She's on :cloud9:

Do we have a celeb. in the house?:D Jen, it must have been your pretty face. I wish we could see it. Did you close the pool yet? It's still pretty warm here in NY.

Terri, what ever happened to Myra? Do you still keep in touch with her? I lost her email. :( If you hear from her tell her I miss her. Hey Brittany:wave:

I have to get ready. Have a nice day everybody.

Later,
Es

Hi girls,

Janie,
Take care of that ankle!!! It sounds pretty bad...can you sit with it up during Ellen's games? Don't let the gain get you down. The sore back happens to me if I don't exercise also. Are you enjoying your Mom's visit? HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !!!! Hope you and Steve have many more happy years together.

Es,
Wow you have a full day planned. My thoughts are with you today when you celebrate your Dad, remember the good things. Do take it easy with your elbow! Does it affect your job at all? Gee, perhaps you need to take some time off to rest it. Weigh in will get better, you know you can do it.

Terri,
Friday the 13th was ok for you, I hope! Those days when we can sleep in are awesome, aren't they? Especially now it's down in the 50's at night....great sleeping (and snuggling) weather.

The paper that my pic. was in is, I think, the 3rd largest in Illinois, after the 2 Chicago papers. I looked into it this morning, and their website doesn't feature any photos. :( The paper is customized to different suburban areas...same news stories, but localized features, such as police blotters, etc. Joey lives only 7miles away, but didn't get my pic. in his edition, same story only different photos. To make a long story short, it wasn't such a great photo anyhow....no makeup, sunglasses....:lol: But thanks for asking!

Janie, you posted your family photo here, didn't you? I remember how nice it was. I had previously emailed photos to Terri and Es, probably 1 yr. ago. Perhaps we could start an email chain letter and circulate photos? I know I'd certainly like to see who it is I've been talking to! What do you all think? Es, that means you'll have to get David over with his camera!

We didn't close the pool yet. Today was the day we had targeted it for, but Joe is working this a.m., and showers are forecast for this afternoon. Then tomorrow is the Bears' game, so that's out. Looks like it will have to be this week or next weekend.

I've got tons of studying/homework to do. This class is not coming as easily to me as all the previous ones have, and I am struggling in it. It's getting me down, but did I think I'd breeze through every class? We're having our first exam on Wednesday; I am going to get some tutoring on Monday and Tuesday.

have a fantastic weekend,
love,
~Jen

p.s.....the new smilies are great!!!

Good Saturday Morning!!

I'm on the run but wanted to post a quick note after my WI this morning. I lost 7 lbs!! And I can feel good old TOM coming so maybe that means next Saturday will be another 3. :lol: Wouldn't THAT be nice. Anyway, I'm excited and on my way to the new me.

I'll read all the posts and write again later. Gotta run out to the Fed Ex office.

Have a blessed Saturday!

Patti <><

Es,
My thoughts were with you about your dad. I'll bet he was a wonderful dad.
Britts sends her love. She said you sound like you would make a wonderful aunt to have. I was going to say a great aunt but didn't want you to misinterpret and think she said you were old. :lol: Myra just moved and is extremely busy. I'll tell her you said hi!

Congrats Zoe!!!!!!!!! You are doing great!

Jen,
Good luck with your classes. I know you will do good. Our weather is getting cooler everyday thank goodness.
Have a great Sunday!!!!
Terri

Hi:wave:

Terri, thanks for thinking of me & my Dad. He was a wonderful father. He use to make me laugh. I miss him. I always will. You are too funny about the great aunt!:lol: That's okay I can be called great aunt. I don't feel old yet, thank God. Tell Brittany if I was her aunt/great aunt we'd be hanging out.:D Myra, finally got out of that house she had so many problems with. Good for her.

Zoe, :dancer: WTG!:cb:

Jen, I remember when you sent me a picture. You looked great. I remember Terri's picture also & thinking how cute Brittany was. I know it was a few yrs. old. Right Terri? Or am I thinking of someone else?:dizzy: I have mentioned it to David so many times but we both forget. We should do it again. We've known eachother for so long now. My elbow was affecting my job but I couldn't take time off. I use to wear a brace. It helped a little. It was hurting last night. I don't know what's going on. Hopefully by tomorrow it'll be better. You're such a good student. Getting a tutor & everything.:) You'll be fine.

I'm playing hookey from church today. I plan to relax. Since I have to go back to work tomorrow I want to rest this arm so it can heal quick! I think by lifting & moving it around so much it's taking longer to get better.

I'll be back later.

Have a great day!

Hugs,
Es
:grouphug:

Hi great Aunt!
That is wonderful about your dad.
My pic is almost 2 yrs. ago and Britts was 2 yrs. ago.
I hope the elbow is better tomorrow. I took the boys to see Goldmember. It was just as crazy as the first 2. :lol:
He is nuts. I want to see I Spy with Owen Wilsonm and Eddie Murphy. They are both crazy. The previews are great. Also Sweet Home Alabama, with Reese Witherspoon. I don't think we will be portrayed as very classy but it will be fun. We are from a classier part. We are in a very transient area.
We'll talk to you later.
Terri

Hi Girls:wave:

Happy Monday. Always a fresh start. :lol:

Terri, my elbow feels better but then again it's very early. It's much better than it was.

I'm getting ready for work.

Hugs,
Es

SEE YOU ON #129 !!!