Support Groups - Home of the Loozing Floozies......(#87)

Hello :wave:

Here at McSkinneys, Our mission is to motivate,support and lose those pounds & inches.We must keep those Loozing Floozies loosing!!



Feel free to join our group of wonderful ladies.Come on in.....Give us YOUR motivation,support and ideas.We would love to have you!!!

Don't forget to go back to #86 and read the last few posts there!!! ;)



Also......We have a new Floozie Friend!! Welcome Donna!! :cb:

Hello Floozies!!!!!!!!

Welcome again to Donna, our newest little chick!!!!!

BTW: Where the heck did Lisa & Jeanne run off to????? I knew we would scare them away!!!!!:lol:

Well, Sunday was so warm, just the right temp. to start my outdoor pond digging!!!!! Yes, its true!!! I have wanted a little pond for years, so I am starting now so by spring it should be finished. Dear hubby is helping me with the pond and a stone walkway. I never knew that inches could become so loooooooong when trying to dig to the bottom of the thing! Anyways, Monday hit and we had snow & wind!!!!!!!! Tuesdays here and it looks like the sun is wanting to shine...... might get a little bit more digging in today! Do any of you have an outdoor pond? They call it water gardening and I am trying to learn as much as I can about creating and maintaining one. Any info will be appreciated!

Dieting basically has SUCKED over the past week! Back on plan today!!!!!

I hope everyone has a great day!


Gayle the queen of the shovel! :smug:

Welcome Donna!!!!:cb:

Hope everyone is having a great day!!! The weather has turned off cold here too. Even talking of some more White stuff later in the week. :eek:

Gayle...Your watering garden sounds wonderful. You are so talented. Hopefully the weather will permit you to finish it soon.

Lisa.....Hope we didn't run you off. Come on back, we just act crazy most of the time...LOL.

Jeanne...How are you doing? Hope you will post soon, we care!!

Got to run now, I'm off work today for a doctor's appointment. I'll post more later.

Love ya...debbie

ALMOST PARADISE

On Saturday February 1 my beloved husband, my best friend, hosted my tropical 40th birthday bash. It was the best party of my life!

After sunset Larry went out in his rolled up jeans, snappy pina colada shirt, sunglasses and sandals onto the snowy driveway to spark up the Tahiti torches and ice candles. It looked like a runway; bright enough to land any plane. It was the beginning of a balmy trip out of this polar winter.
Desiree dressed in a tan straw skirt and brown firm coconuts and Nichole with her backless orange halter and sarong greeted the beach party guests. The young beauties peeled away the heavy jackets and sent them to Jason the photo guy wearing his corona hat, flaming red and orange shirt and shorts. He shot their pics and prepared them to party. Exotic Ashley with her blue and white flowers and sunny yellow tee escorted the guests into a tropical paradise captivating guest with calypso music. I in my flashy orange and red dress greeted everyone with a hug and a corona with lime.
Blue moomoo’s, straw hats, pink flowered shirts, orange toes, bikini tees, and snazzy sandals, all dressed and ready to party in a tropical setting. Watch out for those Gecko’s on the ceiling! Jokes, stories and vacation memories recounted.
As the dry ice whispered it’s way out of the fountain across the grass and cobble stone path, our steel drummer Clyde played into the night. His sidekick Susie entertained us with stories from Trinidad. Larry and mom danced to Yellow Roses of Texas, while Amigo our pekinese performed tricks.
It was a dieter’s paradise, shrimp rings, taco salad, veggies and dip, torengos and salsa, with of course more coronas. That was the beginnings of an endless supply of appetizers.
Tropical babes served trays of spicy chicken wings, Mexican confetti pinwheels, zesty beef nachos washed down by some rum punch.
Well, before I knew it the birthday song was played and this great looking lady with sexy legs, and young stud served up key lime pie and coffee.
As the evening came to a close, I realized how privileged I am to have so many wonderful friends and a special family that could attend my celebration. And many more wonderful amigas that would have like to attend but could not. Gracious Amigos.

Adios my friends. Adios. :wave:

Dee: Your party sounds like it was pure heaven!!!!!!!!!!!! :smug:

I did not run off. Unfortunately, my cable modem did!!! Well it didn't run off, just pooped out on us!! And I haven't been to work since last Wednesday. I wanted to post then, but sadly we lost a co-worker in a freak accident and my night was taken up by doing paperwork and the like after we took care of him. His family removed him from life-support on Friday once they were all able to be at his side. It was heart breaking but I did get the honor of taking care of him during his last moments and he was a wonderful man. He'll be missed by a lot of people.

School has started and it seems to be quite overwhelming at times but I look forward to having the skills.

Dee happy BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!

Sherry, are you feeling better? I sure hope so. I miss your snowman avatar. We got 1/2' of snow last night, and no school for us today. I was happy actually to not have to get up at 5:30 this morning to get our 12 year old off to school.

Well time to get some more work done and put the finishing touches on my homework.

There seems to be a lot of sorrow these days. "lisavemt", I am sure you're feeling sad about your co-worker. Except for a few "cliques", our office wasn't that close, but did seem to band together with tragedy. I can imagine how it would be if co-workers truly liked each other.

Today I watched the Columbia memorial. That was very emotional. I'm not a Bush fan, but he did a positive job with his speech. The pain is the children's eyes won't be forgotten soon. It was reported that one of the little ones had said the day the shuttle was launched. "I lost my daddy". Oh my.

Hi Ya'll :wave:

What a week this has been so far!! Whew...I'm already worn out! There is so much sickness in my School.We are behind in the office from doing our work because we have spent 2 days calling Parents to pick up sick kids.Stomach ache, head ache and fevers! This virus is really going around.We sent home 65 kids yesterday & today!! :( Poor little ones.

I made an appointment for the Dr. for tomorrow at 3:00.Maybe she can give me something temporary for my depressed moods.

Donna*****Again.... WELCOME! I do hope that you will continue to post with us.Did you get a chance to read our Bios and get to know us a little better? I'm looking forward to getting to know you too! :)

Dee*****I read about your party TWICE!! Wow....it sounded AWSOME!! Just like PARADISE!! I'm glad you had a wonderful b/day and I'm glad that I'm friends with someone RICH!! :lol: Thanks for thinking of me.Hopefully I'll be back to the old Sherry real soon!! :D

Debbie*****I hope that your back is better.Please take care of yourself and take your medicine.Thanks so much for loving me & being my friend. Everyone should have a friend like you!! :grouphug:

Vicki*****'ve been thinking a lot about you.I hope that you're doing ok.I know that it will take time but please remember that we're here for you. :angel:

Shelley***** I read that you're down to one car.Does this mean that they couldn't fix your car? I bet that is a bummer! I hate having to depend on someone to take me somewhere. Hope all is well with you. PLEASE,PLEASE give us the scoop on the confrontation with MIL!!!! I'm about to die to hear about it!!

Jennelle*****How is your School? Any sickness there? Are you still OP? Have you lost anymore weight? I know that you're busy too but please try to stop in and say hi.I miss your post.

Gayle*****Like I've said before, You are one TALENTED lady!! Your pond sounds like it will be beautiful!! When you're done, try to post some pics! I would love to see it! BTW: How's Allison? Is she feeling better? Tell her that "Auntie Sher" says hi!!!

Dee (Titan Card Fan)*****Yes...it was very sad about Columbia.I will continue to keep all those families involved in my prayers. BTW: Have a told you how LUCKY you are to be retired!!!??? Lucky,Lucky you!!!

Ramona*****How are things with you? Did ya'll make a decision about the sell of your house and the move? Whatever you decide will be the BEST choice! Have you heard from Ben? Where is is at now? Also how is Ben doing?

Lisa*****I'm so sorry to hear about your co-worker.I know he will be missed by all that knew him.He was lucky to have you as a friend and co-worker.Take care and please post again soon.

Jeanne*****Have things settled down now? I was so sorry to hear about your friend also.I'll keep the families in my prayers.Please post soon.I hope that we didn't run you off!! We're a bunch of wild woman!!! LOL! :lol:

Carol*****Did you get the cast off??? I sure do miss you!!! PLEASE post soon or I'm coming to look for you!! Are you still staying OP?

Doni*****Is there a website for the Richard Simmons food mover? If so...is there a fee? I'm like you, I don't want to be on a diet where's there's limitations on foods! I love pasta!!!


I think I addressed everyone.It's almost time for AMERICAN IDOL to come on!!!! Gotta go!!

Love to all........
Sherry (Sher-Bear)

Thanks for that Sherry and Dee. I have a food mover I'm no longer using, would you be interested in it? and the books that go with it also? Let me know.

I know all about that flu virus going around, our 5yo got it Friday. After talking to parents yesterday, I know why. One mom let her VERY SICK son attend school on Friday afternoon, so he could participate in the "p" picnic the kindergarten classes were holding. Sheesh.


Ok time for more homework...yay! I can't wait for school to be over with!

Thought I would share this little cutie with you..

.Jacob Steven 4 months old

Lisa: Silly girl...classes just started!!! Sending prayers out your way for the co-workers family. I am sure that work will not be the same....it was nice that you could help him and be with him during the last moments.

Sher: I was on paxil for awhile. Maybe it will work for you. I fight mild bouts of depression and anxiety. Good luck with the doc!!! BTW: Allison is once again in full swing!!!!

For some reason, I can't view the pic Deb....

I hope everyone is well!!!!

NOW I SEE IT!!!!! Sweetest little Santa that I have ever laid eyes on!!!!!

Hi everyone!

Thanks SO much for the warm welcome! I'm looking forward to getting to know you all.

I haven't had a chance to get caught up with regular or the bio thread, so after work today I'll do so. I'll also post my bio as well.

Wishing you all a wonderful day!

:) Donna

Thank's Donna! Hope you have a great day too!!!!
BTW: I love you're ID name! Do you have a reason behind choosing that?

Dee: THANKS for the pics!!!!! Looks like everyone had a blast!!! I looked for "gecko mamma" but she must not have been there. I also want a coconut bra like Dez was wearing! I will tell you later why! I just mentioned it last night to Steve.

ALL FELLOW FLOOZIES: HAVE A SUPER DUPER DAY!!!!!!!

SHERRY I got you card! I guess it slipped by the postman. It is beautiful, you put a lot of work into it. You girls put me to shame, I only make my on the computer. I am glad that you will be seeing the dr tomorrow. I was going to jump on your back today about it. Sure is a lot of sick children in your school. Watch that you don't get it. Oh yeah about your little rich friend here.......I shop at Salvation Army and garage sales all the tome. I just love it.

Donna how is your 5 year old doing now? I heard that this virus linger a long time.

Debbie your grandbaby is so beautiful. Jacob looks so alert and older than 4 months in his picture.

Gayle....so why is it you want a coconut bra? Gecko Mama was missing in action. She and Papa are sick. Dispite being sick Gecko Mama left for pv again yesterday. Your posnd sounds like a great idea. Make sure you post pictures when you are done.

Ramona have you made a decision about your house? I know that it has to be hard trying to decide.

Shelley we are waiting for your mil story. It is about time she gets it back. You have put up with a lot from her.

Dee I watched the Columbia Mamorial too. It was so sad. How unfortunate that something like this happenned.

Well I am off to get some of my supper prepared. Trying to make it a little special since it is Larry's and my 25 th anniversary for the first day we met. Any thing to celebrate we celebrate.

Have a good one!

DEe

Dee, I'm so jealous!!!!! You and Larry always make occasions so special. I can't believe all the things he did for your party! And, celebrating the anniversary of the day you met........WOW!!
I didn't even get a CARD for my 24th last month!

It looks like we may not be moving after all. We talked it over with my dad and he doesn't like the idea of me being out there by myself late at night when Rick works late. Also, it would mean us moving away from Mom and Dad. With their health the way it is, it probably isn't a very good idea. Soooooooo, I guess we will just carry on the American tradition of being in debt up to our eyelids! LOL This has really stressed us out. We are hardly speaking to each other and business has been really slow this week. That always adds to the anxiety. Oh well, this too shall pass.

Take care everyone,
Ramona

Hi everybody!

Yes, I'm still here (I don't scare that easy!). I guess I feel guilty because I haven't been following any kind of food plan. I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to do and then I put it off because some social event or another is looming. I could put this off until the end of the year at this rate! Working out has been kind of irregular too because I wrecked my back. However, I am now re-commiting before all of you to get right back on track!!!

Thank you for all the kind messages about my friend. The service on Saturday was difficult but also was a wonderful celebration of her life and the people she knew. The chapel was overflowing and many people shared their experiences as Lauren's friend or relative. She touched many lives. I just feel so sad about her daughter (only 9 years old).

Welcome Donna, I look forward to getting to know you. This is a very close knit group and although I have only been posting for a short period of time, I feel like a part of a unique community.

Take care everyone!

Dee-Your party sounds like it was wonderful!! Your husband sounds like a keeper!! He always does such nice things for you.

I don't even remember what I said to my MIL!! I was shaking at the time, and my DH was standing next to me with tears in his eyes. The only thing I specifically remember saying is when she said "if you lose everything, you can always come and live with me, " I said OH yea, right!!! Threw my keys on the car seat and got in the car with my daughters. They said they could hear me yelling at her when I was having it out. I haven't spoken to her since, but my SIL and BIL are in town and didn't even know about it!!! She didn't tell them---she probably doesn't want anyone to know. I still hate her!!! I'm sorry to be so awful. Must be because I'm PMSing!!!

Need to go---can't address everyone, but I love you all!

Hi everyone again.

Welcome Donna. You'll learn to love these gals. I had drifted away and when I came back, I still felt as I fit right in.

Shelley, you're MIL sounds like one of my friend's MIL. She doesn't live in Illinois, does she? When Penny's daughter got married, Penny asked (begged) me to go and help support her. I really didn't know what I was walking into. Anyhow, at the reception, Penny's aunt came and introduced herself and asked who I was, thinking I may be part of the groom's family. I explained that I worked with Penny. Then figuring how that I really didn't know anyone, she took me to meet the rest of the family which was great. That included Penny's MIL. The next day Penny's mother asked her who I was. She had asked Penny's MIL who told her she had no idea. She knew something that the mother didn't and wasn't about to let her in on it. What neither of them knew (and I did) was the reason for the hurry-up wedding!

Tomorrow is my "annual" dental appointment. Well, by the time they got my appointment right, that's what it took; and I dare them to say one word about it. I really don't like this group, but it's the only one that would take new patients and our dental insurance. I had one that was wonderful (and also on the plan) but he left the area, and they replaced him with some joker that didn't introduce himself, spoke almost no English; and that was after the best hygienist I had ever had left too.

After that I need to run a bunch of errands on the west side of town. They are predicting snow again and I'm sure hoping they are wrong. You'd think by now these drivers would remember how to drive in winter, but they still seem to be brain-dead.

Sherry: did you get some relief at the doctor's office? Yes, retirement is wonderful, and will be even better when I start getting paid for it. I did get something in the mail today, but that was only a notice; and will probably mean a trip to the retirement office tomorrow. Some of the figures don't match. I guess with 11,000 people retiring, it can't be that smooth.

Debbie: what a little doll? Do you get to spoil him often? Best part of being grandma.

Good Thursday morning group!!!!!!!

So nice to get on the board this am and find so many postings!!!

Sher-bear: How did the doc visit go?????? Sorry that your feeling down...remember that you have friends here that love ya!!!!!

Deb: You have one of the cutest grandsons in the whole wide world!!!!! Such a charmer!!!!!

Shelley: Way to go telling MIL off!!!!!! You sound like me, I can get so mad that I shake all over, fight tears back and run my mouth...later to never remember what I said. Luckily, I have only did that a few times in my life and each person on the other end was very deserving of it!

Jeanne: Don't feel bad about coming here when you are not 100% on plan.....shoot, I believe that I have ate a twinkie or two in the middle of reading messages before!

Lisa: I hope the little one is feeling better and school is going well. How's the dieting and exercise going?

Donna: Did we run ya' off? HOPE NOT!

Dee: Ah yes, the coconut bra....... :-) jury duty is not until the 27th, they postponed it...........yipppeeeeee.........

Dee#2: Good luck at the dentist!!!!! It's horrible when you finally get someone that you like and trust only to have them move on and be replaced. Hopefully you can find another doctor soon. GOOD LUCK on getting all of the retirement paperwork straightened out.

Ramona: I live next door to my Mother too. We have had several opportunities to relocate with Steves job, but we really can't right now. My Mother is 76 and age is catching up with her. Steves Father is in very poor health, so we will do our part as children and make sure that we can be there to take care of our parents.
BTW: We have several brothers and sisters between us, but it seems like they never have the time to help out with small chores, odd jobs etc. :-)

Jennelle: How's BFL going???? Is it about time for you to measure?

Doni: How's life? Did you guys get over your sickness?

Well, life is grand here. Working on the pond and thank you ladies for the nice complements about my talent. What you guys call talent, I call stupidity! It's going to take alot of work, but it should be decent looking when finished. When we get it done, which probably won't be until spring, I will post some picks. I have been spending much of my free time doing pond research on the web.
I spoke with the coordinater for Hospice. I need to attend an inservice next week and get a TB test. Usually they assign you one patient and family, but we are talking about possibly getting it set up where I can go in and do facials, hair cuts, sets, manicures for any patient with the need or desire. I will let you know how it all plays out.
I also start this coming Monday, taking care of a 6 month old baby. YEEKS!!!! Hope I remember how!

Well, better get this big ol' butt in gear today!

Ok, I was a good girl and posted on the bio thread! Now I just have to get caught up with posts! LOL

Gotta clean my house (ugh) and then I'll be back - have a great day, ladies!

:) Donna

Morning girls:cb:

Snow Day... :shrug: but NO SNOW!!!:shrug: They called school off this morning but we have no snow yet. I think they are a little gun-shy since Jan 16th was such a mess. Why am I complaining, it's a day off with pay. :D

Donna......I read your Bio, you are a girl with many talents. Sounds like you keep yourself busy. I look forward to getting to know you.

Dee.....I loved all your pictures of your birthday party. Thanks for sending them to me. You and Larry make a great looking couple, and he's such a sweetie to you.

Gayle.....You are so funny with your twinkie while you read the posts. :lol: LOL I think I've been there and done that too. :eek:

Sherry.....Yipppeeee!! Looks like you got your wish. SNOW DAY!!! :o Whatever the reason, I'm glad we are off. Wish we lived closer to each other so we could watch old movies and talk all day. :D

Ramona.....I know you are glad the decision is made. Hopefully something esle will work out to relief some of the stress in your life.

Titan Dee....I know you will be glad when those retirement funds start coming in. Hope you got all your errands ran and back home before the snow hits.

I hope everyone has a great day. I will post more later, I've got all day...LOL.

Love ya Debbie

IT'S SNOWING!!!!!! This probably isn't a big deal to most of you, but we sometimes go 7 or 8 years between snows. They were calling for 1 inch and so far we have 5 and it is still coming down. It is really beautiful, especially on the mountain where we live. It isn't on the streets at all, so I had to come to work....BOOOOO!

Have a good one,
Ramona

Well Hello girls...

Sorry have been busy with all my new business ventures I have gotten myself into. Doing a fundraiser for critically ill children. Also starting a stamping business, compiling mailings lists, health & wellness, and cashcards...Now am I crazy or what...

Shelley.....Let me send you my MIL and you can tell her off too.
She is a doozie herself...The Queen of Mean!!!
Maybe they are twins...God forbid....

Keep the snow where ever it is falling b/c I hate Snow.

Well worn out and going to take a quick nap...Oh plus still doing daycare....


Later Floozies..

P.S. Welcome all the new gals ...Sorry I haven't been around to introduce myself and let you know how crazy i am.....Ask Sherry or Gayle they know....

Vicki

Well I thought I'd come and catch up on the posts because I work tonight AND have class! Watch we'll be the first crew who gets an ambulance call while class is in session! Tonight we start "sticking" altho we don't get to practice on each other YET (that's next week). Tonight we get to use the "dummy" hands.... I have volunteered my husband tho............ He doesn't seem to be open to the idea tho, I just don't know why????? :D

Gayle thanks for that about Mary (5yo) she didn't eat until Sunday night or so, but the it was Look out........ the kids eating again! She's back to her bouncy self! She tires me out sometimes! I should have had her first! Also that's so cool about what you're doing for Hospice. We need someone like you here in our neck of the woods in Wisconsin to do that! Any time you feel a road trip coming.............

Ramona, want some more snow? We didn't get any until last week and now we have close to a foot. It snowed another 2 inches last night and I got to drive home in it at 1:00 am. Yay

Shelly, it's great that you stood up for yourself! I know I've done it a few times myself where the MIL is involved. There was a time when we lived in Indiana and she was next door to us. She thought it was ok to just come over any time and walk right in. I put a stop to that QUICKLY!

Donna............:balloons: WELCOME

Ok now on to some really awesome news......... My mom has been battling breast cancer, she finished her chemo two weeks ago and saw her oncologist today........... WOOHOO good news! (excuse me while I do my dance of happiness :hyper: ) She will not lose her breast or lymph glands. She's got some microscopic cells which will be removed with a lumpectomy. That's it nothing else! When she was diagnosed a bit back she was told that it was at stage 3 which isn't the best news. We thought she'd at least lose her breast and or really the lymph glands, but no! WOW !! her oncologist really is something else. She told him that he handed her a miracle today. I kinda think that man is an angel in a doctor's coat. As soon as I finish here, I'm sending him a thank you card.

Ok ladies I need to finish making supper so I can go in early to work out.......... Yep I'm still OP. I think some of it has to do with my new palm pilot my DH gave me for x-mas. I'm really keeping track of my journaling. Also when your boss tells you he'll see you in the gym you don't want to let him down so I'm exercising well too.

We still need BIO'S from:

Vicki
Jennelle
Carol
Doni

Thanks!!! :D

STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please Go To #88..................A New Thread Has Been Started!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Hello, Floozies!

Finally a real post! Took me awhile to get on board, but I'm here! Thanks to everyone for the very warm welcome!

Gayle: How is your pond coming along? I love outdoor ponds - we don't have any level property, so I make do with a half-whiskey barrel w/water plants and some goldfish. My dad is a "water garden aficionado" and recommends this site: http://www.indstate.edu/wvwgs/Society/Pages/Howto.html. Lots of general information on there.

Tinfoil Rose Design is the name of my business (and Tinfoil Rose Studio is hubby's). My hubby gave me a rose made out of tinfoil when we were first going out, and hence the name! :)

Debbie: Hope all went well with your Dr. appt.

Dee: HAPPY BELATED 40th!! Sounds like you had a wonderful party (and have a wonderful hubby, to boot!) By the way, are you a writer? I loved your story of the party - I felt like I was there! You have a great way with words.

"Titan" Dee: I'm so sorry to hear about your co-worker - what a shock that must have been. And how wonderful of you to take such good care of him in his last moments.
What classes are you taking in school?

Sherry: How did you make out at the Dr.? Sorry to hear about the depression. I hope the Dr. was able to help. I too suffer from occasional depression/anxiety. I had trouble with Paxil, but a few years ago I was on Zoloft which really helped. I only took it for a few months, but it did the trick.

Lisa: How's your little one feeling?

Argh!! I know I have a ton more catching up to do, but I've got to get dinner started. I'll try to get back later.

In closing, I'd like to add a little thought for the day - I love this quote from Mother Theresa:
"When I am hungry, give me someone that I can feed.
And when I am thirsty, give me someone who needs a drink.
When I'm cold, give me someone to keep warm.
And when I grieve, give me someone to console."

:) Donna