WW Clubs and Groups - Feisty & Sexy 50-60 year olds #223

G'day all,

Nice to see all the posts this morning, good to see your post Karen and also what you have been up to.
I think your son has the right idea, why wait till 'miss right' comes along, this way when she does (and I am sure she will) he will have a head start. His daughter will also love spending time with her Dad in his own house.

Thank you on your thoughts of the photo I posted at 'Wet Canvas'. In the bit of travel we have done, it seems that every place reminds us of somewhere at home. The number of times we heard from people that the NZ South Island reminded them of Canada was quite incredible. At the Milford Sound some scottish travelers said that it was so much like parts of Scotland. So you see there is no need to travel for the scenery, we all have it on our own doorstep :D.

I am fascinated by what a 'loon' is. I tried to find it on the net. Is it some sort of bird????

Marnie please do talk about your achievements in the weight loss department, I speak for myself but it is just another gentle reminder why I came here in the first place;) I also enjoy reading about your day to day happenings.

Ann I hope all went well with your dh's eye op. It is always a worrying time despite the fact that it is now such a routine operation.

My news is not terrific, I saw a new doctor that was recommended to me yesterday. She is very young which initially put me off but she was lovely and listened in great detail to my complaints. She agrees that I do not have arthiritis but unfortunately suspects it is fybromyalgia. I have had yet more blood tests which will show conclusively that is what has been troubling me the last 12 months or so. Whilst I am pleased that I am finally getting to the bottom of this, I am not that thrilled with what she suspects it is.
There is little treatment and some of the treatments you can try have bad side effects.
I will wait to get the final results and then discuss with her the best course of action.
Do any of you know of people with this condition and how do they cope etc. etc. I will have a bit more of a look on the net, I have only see what doctors say but I rather hear what a person with this condition has to say.

I have been invited to a 'business networking' breakfast tomorrow morning. A friend saw some of the stuff I do and was very impressed and feels that there would be quite a bit of call for what I do. I have tidied up my portfolio and last week I finished my brochures. It is going to be hard getting 'tarted up' for a 7 am breakfast meeting but who knows we might be able to put a stop to the travelling and work from home.

I am off to get my haircut, I am sure that will make me feel a lot better.

Have a great day all,
Cheers
Maria:grouphug:

Maria.. I looked up this site to show you what the Common Loon looks like.
http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/birds/speciesacc/accounts/loons/immer/account.htm
It is a beautiful bird that has a haunting call. You can hear during the day sometimes, but always at night. I didn't read at this site, but I believe the loons mate for life. I know they carry the young on their backs. They also return to the same lakes, year after year.
I have to agree that your picture is stunning and it reminded me of the lake too. I missed sitting on the dock in the early morning, before all the boats started tearing up the lake.
Sorry to hear might have Fibromyalgia, but do not worry about it. I have it and can say that there are worse things to be afflicted with. The hardest thing is getting a diagnosis. I also have the Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) which complicates it, the two usually go hand in hand. The definition states that you must have at least 11 of the 18 specified tender points to be dianosed with FMS. I don't know of any blood test that can verify it, but a good doctor can find the tender points.
Hi Karen.. How exciting for your son building his home. It is nice to hear from you again.
Ann .. so many people have the eye surgery now, I don't know anyone who had a bad experience. Isn't it wonderful that cataracts aren't a problem anymore?
Marnie .. no matter what else happens in our lives, our weight will always be an issue.
Slavika .. it is so funny, but this morning I was thinking about Silvergal and wondering what happened to her granddaughter. I always hoped that would come to a good conclusion. Cal was an inspiration to us all. Maybe one day, the gals who used to post will come back... hope so.

Well, I had a really nice day today. It was Slavika and me for Tea Time. We talked non-stop for 2 1/2 hrs :blah: and I still have a lot more to say. I love the outfit she bought.

Bye for now.. :gossip: talk to you tomorrow..:

Hi All: Surgery went well, just nursing a sore eye now. A bit different than the last one, but they say that is to be expected.

Been a busy day, with just lots of waiting on my part and playing Chauffeur.

Working on getting a ticket for my DD to fly down here to complete her recuperation. On line purchase will be a new experience for me.

See you tomorrow. :wave: Ann

Hi Everybody :grouphug:

I just love when I come here and there are so many posts to read. :)
Maria keep us posted as to what the doctor finds. Your right, it is better getting to the bottom of things. By the way, Trudy was right, the Loons do mate for life. Years ago we went fishing to a place that had lots of loons, and their "sound" can be so mournful it's almost like one is calling to a lost mate.
Karen it sure was nice seeing you here today. When are you going to quit running and relax a bit?
Good for your son. Instead of paying rent to someone else he will eventually own his own home.
Ann it's good the surgery is over and done with. When will your DD be arriving?
Trudy did like the outfit, but I have decided to return it tomorrow and look for something that I could hopefully wear more then once. Ann, my DH is not too interested in taking a cruise anytime in the near future so by the time I got him on a ship the outfit would be out of style.;)
It's time for bed. Night all. :yawn:

Me again,
Can't sleep so thought I'd stop in and see what's been going on on the web.:gossip:

Slavika you asked when I was going to slow down. I tell you the truth I'm really not sure I want to. if I'm not running I may move in to the Fridge:fr: Was talking with My manager and she's got me thinking about opening one or two more meetings in the area. I am giving up three in Sept. Mostly because I don't want to be doing that winter drive every week. The new ones would be closer to home and that would be good. I'll let you know what I decide. Haven't told DH yet .I know he was looking forward to more home cooking but he also knows I really like my job. I've been wrestling with this for the past few weeks. I wonder why it took me to my 50"s to find my nitch in life. :chin:

Did I tell ypu that I love the meeting topic this week. I've done 3 so far and all have been a success. Everybody left on a high. It was great. Hope the next 5 are as good. I've been able to give away alot of awards so far this week but the best one was for a lady who has lost 100 pounds (103.2) It is so great to watch people bloom. This gal came in last summer so quiet and shy I really worried about her. She never said boo. Now we can't shut her up it's great:flow2:

My son called tonight and we talked about window treatments for the new house. He is going with blinds and is having someone come out and give an idea of what it will cost. I'm thinking lots of $$$$$. I could be wrong it's happened once or twice;)

Well as you can see I am wound up tonight I think in order to get some sleep I'm going to have to make some Sleeytime Tea. So I'll go do that and see you all later.

Karen:goodvibes

Good Wednesday Morning! :bubbles:

I'm about to begin work, but wanted to thank you all for supporting my weight loss issues. I need all the help I can get! :yikes:

My boss is off to Court in a near by town so I'm holding down the fort alone. I have plenty to work on, but just wanted to stop by and greet all.

Karen It's good to see your name. I did enjoy the topic Monday about "Trying" to lose weight. Our leader did a great job presenting it.

Ann - eewwwee My eye hurts just thinking about you. Hope the healing is fast, fast, fast!

Did you all know this already? The loon is the state bird of Minnesota! I love it's haunting cry.

Maria, soon you'll have your own business! Hope the meeting goes well. I am sorry about the fybromyalgia. I have to be honest and say I've never heard of it. My sister has rheumatoid arthritis and that is very painful for her - she's had several surgeries. I really hope you get relief and that it is not real traumatic. Sounds like Trudy can help you along the way.

Tea Time sounds like such a nice get together. Slavika and Trudy I envy you! :rolleyes:

Thanks again for your support. :encore:

Marnie :df:

Marnie I am trying to think how I came here. I used to go to Dotties Weight Loss Zone and WW. I think I picked this one because everyone gets along and there is no flamming or nastiness.
I am happy to say that I have lost about 8lbs in the past couple of months. I have been watching what I put in my mouth and exercising. I have tried working with my little puny weights again and I can feel it in my arms.
Maria that photgraph is breathtaking. I think you should win some sort of prize with that.
On my way to Lowe's to return an extra wallpaper border. I hung some in my hall yesterday. Hard to do by yourself. It kept rolling off.
bbl,

Maria: Im glad to find out they are at least thinking of some things that might be wrong. Keep us posted as to the results. I knew Trudy would be here to help you. :angel:

Trudy: Thanks for the site. Such a pretty bird. We have them but they are hard to find. Didnt know they mated for life. I envy you and Slavika with your tea times. Im sure you have a great time and its non stop talking! ;)

Ann: Glad the surgery went well. Alot of people are doing that and I havent heard of them having any problems either.

Slavika: Your hubby sounds like mine. He doesnt want to do a cruise. I do!!!! He is so boring :)

Karen: Sounds like your meetings were great this week! Congrats to that girl who lost 103.2#! Thats awesome! I have 2 in my Sat meeting that are getting very close. Cant wait til they do, as they have both worked so hard for it! When I did my house the Blinds were just about the same cost as getting drapes if I remember right. It was a lonnnnng time ago.

Marnie: We are always here for you, so dont forget that! Boss is away and you have to work? How rude! Why do they expect that?
:joker:

Peggy: Congrats on your loss! Love your scale. Wish it would move down that fast sometimes :)

I upped my weights at the gym this week. Im so sore! Guess its a good sore tho. Only lasts til I exercise that part again. Best get to work.

Later!

Hi all: DH is doing well. Eye still stings with the drops but things aren't quite so blurry.

Finally got a flight for DD next week. I gave up on the internet, and went directly to the Airlines. And got a good deal for her to come. I'm looking forward to having some time to be a 'Mommy' and baby here a little. having been there, done that, I have a good idea of how she feels.

Have to go weigh in this week and now I'm looking forward to the subject.

Lily : I think that you and slavika will have to go on a cruise together. I have a couple of friends here in the park whose husbands don't want to cruise, and so they go together.

It is nice to read all the posts. Have to go to the airport tomorrow for a friend, so will check in later in the week. :wave: Ann

Good evening all,
I am new to these 'boards' or 'threads' or whatever this is - so please forgive if I mess up. I wish I was brand new to weight loss too, but of course I've done the old yo-yo thing too many times.. I am back on WW for the I don't know how manyth time. Actually, I've been at it for 2 days but haven't gone down and joined yet - waiting for them to waive initiation.
I was interested to hear that Trudy has myfacial pain syndrome. Is that anything like Trigeminal Neuralgia?? I have that. What do you do to control yours?
Is this group open to anyone - I'm 55, married, with 2 kids still at home (13 & 16). It seemed like a good idea at 38 but I didn't know how tired I would be at 55.
Nancy:)

G'day all,

Thank you all firstly on the support of the fibromyalgia. I seem to have a lot of the symptons but then other symptons I don't have :dizzy: . At least I feel I am getting somewhere even if the final diagnosis is not exactly what I was after.
I am off to Melbourne first thing tomorrow morning and will be back again Mondaynight.
The business networking breakfast went well this morning but I feel quite exhausted now. I am amazed and flattered that everyone was so impressed with my portfolio. One chap who has a printing business told me that there was a lot of work out there for the things I do. I also offer private tuition on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. I was asked this morning if I would do some private tutoring on excel, my least favourite software:( :mad:
I have asked my dd and her dh to do some brainstorming and come up with a good, catchy business name. At the moment I am calling myself 'MES Designs', MES being my initials, not very imaginative I know:D
I would love to get a bit of work doing something I love but I am a little worried about my health at the moment but I thought to give it a go and if I cannot cope well so be it. At least I won't die wondering.

Nice to 'see' a new face, a big 'welcome' to you Nancy, I am sure you will enjoy this board and get the support you need.

Ann Good to hear all is going well with your dh.

Trudy thank you for the information on the 'Loon', lovely looking bird, reminds me a bit of an elegant duck and the state bird of Minnesota thanks to you also Marnie Our state bird is a 'piping shrike', a fairly boring looking bird http://www.trefoilnet.net/aust/emblem/emsab.htm

Good for you Peggy that is a great loss, 8 lbs!!!:bravo: I agree with you, this site is the best, at least this thread ;) I cannot remember anyone here making even a remotely derogative remark, always very supportive.

Karen it sounds like you really enjoy your meetings and you obviously get some great results.
I sort of feel at this stage of our lives to be able to do something you really enjoy is a huge bonus.

I have waffled on long enough, making up for the next 3 days when I won't be able to post:D

Have a great weekend all
Cheers :grouphug:
Maria

Nancy,
Welcome to the board we are always open to new friends. About joining Weight Watchers in our are we are doing and in meeting promotion bring a friend and she gets to join for 10.95 with out paying the full price of 25.95. Call the 1- 800 number and see if that is going on in your area. Like I say we are doing that here and if anyone new comes in we just find them a friend in the meeting room who will to fill out the coupon. Haven't had any one turn us down yet. Sometimes we just pick some one out of our files. We are always willing to save pepole money if we can. I
am from Minnesota and I not really sure how far our territory goes.

Maria sorry to hear about you health problems. I know a lot of people who do have fybromylgia.( members) All say their doctors told them diet and exercise is the best thing to control it.

Trudy is that what you were told?

Gotta go
Karen

Hello all!

WELCOME NANCY! I think I'm the next "newest" to you. Good luck with your weight-loss journey.

Back to work! Yes, boss is coming in today!

Marnie :bubbles:

:df:

:balloons: Hi Nancy
Welcome to our group. :dance:

My name is SLAVIKA. I am 63 years old, married, have one son, a wonderful DIL and two grandchildren.......a 7 year old little "Princess" and a 9 year old little "Prince".
It's nice to have friends along on this weight lose journey because it's a lifetime trip. :D ;)

"Talk" to you soon. :wave:

Hi Everybody:

Welcome Nancy. I'm the granny of the group. I have 2 dd, 1 STd and 3 Sts, 14 grandchildren and 3 ggrandchilden. I have probably lost at least two people over the years, and keep struggling to keep it off. I made lifetime at WW, but wasn't careful enough and now I have 14lbs to remove. Somehow it doesn't come off as easily as it did before.;) My dh and I refer to our life together as our second life. And actually I feet like I have 6 kids, as our families have mixed very well.

Maria: Have a wonderful weekend with your dd and sil. I wish you were closer. I'd love some tutoring on this computer. I do have people show me stuff, but they always do it, and tell me how, and I never get a chance to practice while they are watching. So of course after they are gone, I have forgotten all the steps.

Looking forward to getting my DD down here. She is feeling much better, but not ready to set the world on fire just yet. It is too bad she won't be able to go in our pool, but we have plenty of ways for her to just relax.

Have any of you done any research on the South Beach Diet? I know that WW is the best, but I keep thinking that something to just give me a boost to get started losing would be good.

I can tell my DH is feeling better as he wants to go out to dinner, and who am I to refuse such an invitation. My thoughts for dinner can wait until tomorrow.:D: :hun: :encore:

Tomorrow I get measured at Curves, and get weighed there, and then Sat. weigh-in at WW. Hope things will be positive. I do know that some shorts that were tight I can wear now, so I may have lost some inches even if the scale doesn't go down.

'See' you later. :wave: Ann

Hi Everybody! :wave:

Happy Friday! I do not work today so I'm straighten out all of my sewing stuff - especially quilting fabric. I have a load of wash in and have 2 to go.

Ann - I wish you the best of luck at Curves and WW. I'm looking forward to smaller sizes - you're already there! Nice going. :bravo:

Maria, hope you have a safe trip. :twirly:

I'll be back after I get things started upstairs. It's so beautiful today. I saw a red, red cardinal out in our backyard this morning while I was having coffee. So pretty!:flow1:

Marnie

:df:

Thanks so much to all of you for your warm welcome. It's nice to have support on this journey.
I think I'm going to have to go and join on Saturday, since I ate the whole house last night. I'm in the process of remodeling both of my sons' rooms and it is finally getting to me. The whole house is a mess and I'm beginning to feel overwhelmed. Thank God my husbandwill be home to help Sat. Thanks for the tip on the "Bring a Friend", [b]Karen[b/]Karen. My husband was thinking about joining with me anyway.
[b]Maria[b], I have a friend who teaches yoga to people with fibromyalgia and it seems to work wonders. A nice gentle exercise.
[b]Ann[b], what kind of eye surgery did you have? I came in at the end of it.
I'm trying to learn this new vb code stuff. Please excuse if it didn't turn out right.
I'm also trying to learn the abbreviations you have but still can't figure out dd and dh???
Has anyone tried a nutritionist??
Nancy:dizzy:

OK, they didn't work. I was trying to bold the names.
Nancy

Nancy

Hi there, nice "seeing" you again. You can go back and read old posts if wish. Just click on them like you did to get on this current "thread".

DD (means darling daughter)
DH (darling husband) or hee hee :) darn husband
DIL (daughter in law)
DS (darling son)

The vB Code: you can click on the "help" but you actually had the right idea, just got it mixed up a little. It's important that you use
bracket/letter b/bracket before the name and bracket/SLASH/letter b/bracket after the name.

Nancy I hope this helps you out a bit.

I'll be back later.

Hi all:
Nancy: It wasn't me who had the eye surgery, but my DH. He had a cataract removed. This was the second one. And it has been much different than the first one. Not quite as easy. Guess ones eyes are not exactly alike. But he is doing well.

Will be going to pick up DD next week. She is going to let "mommie" baby her a bit after her surgery. Her Dr. says she is good to fly and her trip will be non-stop 2Hrs. 15min. so it should'nt be too bad.

Tonight a friend and I went to hear a Steve Green concert. Can that boy ever sing. What a voice.

My weigh-in was today. and after 4 weeks I stayed the same. At curves I gained a lb. and lost an inch and 1/2. So all is not lost :D:

Karen- You were right about the topic this week being a good one. It seems that the word try is always a part of our vocabulary and never thought before how that can set us up for failing, because we are giving ourselves an out. And when we don't do as we should we can always say but I try so hard. So it is just 'do it'

So Nancy: Just do it and join and get with the program. When one is stressed it is so easy to want to eat the world.

Take care all, and 'see' you tomorrow. :wave: Ann

Ann: So glad the surgery went well for DH! Oh and DD is coming! You will so enjoy the time with her! Party! sounds like so much fun!
I did some research on the South Beach diet. Seems like Atkins to me but slimed down some what. I know Im a WW worker. But I really want you to check out the week 6 book. It offers you a Low carb solution. Most people dont read it but its there. If carbs are your problem check it out.
Off my soap box :)

Nancy: Welcome! Of course you are welcome here! We will all help if we can! Please post and let us know about your Journey. Im Lily, Im 55. I live in CA. Welcome!

Maria: Go for it! You are good at it. Excel may not be your expertise. But you can figure it out. If you know the others Excel is no different.

Well we are off for a ride today, Hope you all have a great day!

Later!

Hi Everybody
YIKES I had nice post and just lost it. I'll be back later. :?:

Welcome Nancy to this group. You will love it here. Everyone is nice and helpful. I am Peggy in Ohio-62 married with 2 sons and 2 granddogs. Like your screen name.
Ann the SB diet was written up in Prevention Magazine a few months ago. They give you more carbs than Atkins. How nice to get to be mommy to your dd. How long will she be staying with you? Glad to hear that your dh is doing well after his eye surgery. Hope that he continues to get better.
Maria I think you will be a whiz at computer tutoring. You are so natural at it-it sounds perfect for you. You will figure out Excel. I also like the name you picked. You could say it stands for Maria's Expert Services & Designs.
Lily did you ride to another winery? I like those lazy Sunday rides.
Marnie what kind of quilt are you making? Should we all be looking for one in our mailbox? We are still waiting for the tree skirts from Trudy and Slavika. I think it is that old "got lost in the mail" thing.
Karen are you getting meetings closer to home?
Has anyone heard from Glenda?
Had a busy weekend. My sil was in from Iowa. Got to go paint a table for the lady that I paint for. Hope she doesn't keep bringing furniture. It takes up too much space.

Happy, Happy Monday, all!

Oh, Peggy, I wish I could crank the quilts out like that! I'm working on one right now for my ds's girlfriend. It's all blues and I must say it's rather nice. Are you a crafter of sorts?

Scrapbooking seems to be really popular right now - I've never done it.

I'm thinking of you all today. Hope all is well. :wave:

Can you believe it? I'm looking forward to going to WW today! :bubbles:

I'll be back later in the day. Gotta shower.

Marnie :df:

PS: Nancy, how's it going for you? :flow1:

Hi everyone:

Lily: Prevention is where I read about it, and I sent for the book when I got an add for it. I have it for a free trial 21 days. I think there is quite a bit of difference from the Atkins diet, as on Atkins you eat all sorts of fatty stuff, butter, cream and the like. Here your fats are limited, low fat cheese, and only olive oil or canola for cooking, and no large amounts. I have been reading the book and a lot of what he says makes sense as far as hear health and the diabetic problem is the U.S. I know WW is by far the most sensible long term life change, but right now after so many years with WW I want a jump start and something different. As far as I can see, after the strict Phase One, you are basically on a program like WW. He just goes more deeply into learning about glycemic levels of food, and I have found that part ot be very interesting. So we'll see. I would never abandon WW. It is the best all round program going, I believe.

Marnie: You're quilt project sounds very nice. I haave made one quilt from scratch, hand pieced and hand quilted. I would like to do another one, but just don't seem to find the time. I spend too much time on the computer.:D:

Peggy: You sound busy as usual. It won't be long before you will start all your projects for the fall craft sales. Are you going to paint suitcases, or boxes, or something new to go with the snow people?

Slavika: Isn't it frustrating to lose a good post. I guess it has happened to us all.:comp: Bet you have had some nice weekends at camp.

My DD will be here from the July 30th to Aug 8th. By the time she goes back she should be good to drive again. Of course it is disappointing to her that she won't be able to go in the pool, but we'll have a good time. I have't seen her since last June. We'll find plenty to do. But I will check in now and again.

Time to go to the pool. It is :hot: here today. :wave: Ann

Karen & Lily, new books? new journals? :write: Can you tell us more? ;) Our leader gave the hint yesterday at the meeting. Change is good.

It's great here in MN today. :flow1: Sunny but not sweltering. For dinner tonight I'm fixing bone-in chicken breasts on the grill and a large toss salad (not on the grill). What's on your menus?

Marnie :grouphug:

:df:

:grouphug: Hi Everybody
My 64th birthday is tomorrow. I don't know how I got this old, because I certainly don't FEEL like a "older lady". ;)
Last Saturday night my DH and I, along with my good friend Trudy and her husband and another couple of good friends went out to celebrate this birthday of mine. :gift:
I decided I would like to go to the horse races and also have dinner there, hee hee, fortunately my friends thought this would be a great idea. Trudy somehow arranged to have the people at that track wish me a happy birthday by putting it up on the HUGE tote board where the racing results are posted. AHHHHHH...she is a sweet kind friend.
:love: The meal was excellent, and although I lost almost all of my $20.00 (you can tell we are real big gamblers) I had a great time. Trudy and her DH won a little I think, and my DH broke even. The other couple that was with us, also lost. Oh well, somebody has feed the horses. :D
On Sunday my DH who is quite a good golfer took me out so that I could hit a bucket of balls, and also to practice putting. I am going to go golfing with a friend on Thurday to a small 9 hole, par 3 golf course. The last time I golfed was about 25 years ago and I was just awlful. DH said I did not to bad on Sunday....at least I managed to HIT the ball, well, most of the time. I will let you all know how I make out on Thursday. :blah:
I went to the doctor's today because my hot flushes are just getting the best of me. They are quite bad. He gave me a prescription which I dropped off at the drugstore (so I don't know the name of it), but apparently it is ONLY for the hot flushes and does NOT contain estrogen (I'll let you all know the name of it when I pick it up).
I am not having Tea Time today. We are all going to one of the other gal's homes for tea. If it's not raining, we will likely have our tea around the pool. She has just a lovely back yard/pool area. Somebody was asking about Glenda and I THINK that she uses the computer at work and is likely off for the summer or part of the summer as she is at the university. Maria should be back soon I think. Ann that's great that your DH is finished with his eye surgerys. I am going back to the eye doctor late on Thursday because I am having a really rough time adjusting to these new contact lenses I got. I have been wearing lenses since I was in my 20's and I have never had trouble. It's like I am allergic to the stuff that the lenses are made of. I know it's not the solution because it's the same solution that I have used for sometime now unless they have somehow CHANGED the solution. Peggy is never going to let Trudy and I forget that we didn't send her a Christmas Tree skirt. LOL LOL ;)
Marnie for dinner tonight I am just going make a mushroom omelet. Tuesday's are always sort of a light meal because of tea time. Trudy said she had extra beans from her garden and is passing some over to me so I will cook them up as well. Talk to you all soon..........

Peggy: No didnt go to a winery this time. Went to a small town and went in to the shops and looked around. Didnt buy anything tho :)

Marnie: Your quilt sounds very pretty! I have never made one before. I dont have the patience. Im Sorry, but I cant say anything. We were sworn to silence. You will know soon enough. :o

Ann: Oh yeah I read that article in Prevention when it came out. Good luck with it!

Slavika: Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!! :balloons: Sounds like you had fun at the track. I have never been but it sounds like alot of fun! Closest one to us is 2 hours away tho. :(


Have a great day all!

G'day all,

I have to be very quick, lots to do, will explain in a future post but I had to stop by and wish Slavika a very happy birthday, sounds like you had a great day at the horse races.
:hb: :cb: :bravo: :cp: :hat: :gift: :encore:

News from the doctor is reasonably good, a lot of things that could have caused the symptons I have, have been eliminated.
She thinks I do have fibromyalgia in a mild form.

I have to rush, speak to you all soon.......

Cheers
Maria

*** SLAVIKA ***

:hb: It's your great day!

:gift: Hope you have the gift of lots of friends around you!

:high: You are special!

:balloons: Enjoy the ride (even if the horses didn't turn out for you)!

:chockiss: Birthday chocolate tastes best!

:bubbles: Here's to you!

:hun: May there always be enough birthday cake for leftovers!

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Lily, I thoroughly understand! I'm looking forward to the new materials.

Maria, sounds like good news regarding your health.



Marnie

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Slavika - Don't count me out for the whole summer. We went on vacation 4 weeks ago for a week and since I have been back, I haven't been able to breathe at work. I am not exaggerating. Way, way too busy! We had the bestest time in Branson. 32 members of our family went. We had one part of a motel w/swimming pool just outside the door and a gameroom where cousins (sister's and my grown kids) played games until late. It was so much fun! Everyone pretty much did their own thing and paired up when they wanted to for the shows, to eat, etc.

Got back and went in for my 6-month cancer test. It was great! I am so blessed! The doc said that there aren't that many who go 5 1/2 years from a recurrence.

But, I think I am not blessed when it comes to weight. Is there anybody else out there who doesn't think she loses weight and she follows WW? I can't lose what I gained on vacation.

Slavika - HAPPY BIRTHDAY! For an old broad, you are one of the busiest people I know! (just kidding!) Glad you had fun at the races and golfing. Tell us what you got for your birthday!

All - I tried to read a little, but just don't have the time to catch up. Just glad to be back. Ann, glad your hubby is doing well. Maria, I think you will be happy to have a diagnosis. When you don't know what you have, you are just running around in circles. At least with a diagnosis, you can start treatment. Lily - you are just too good. Are you one of "those" who can keep secrets?
Glenda

Glenda how wonderful to have a good checkup. I was thinking of you recently. My friend has oc and is having her third time around with it. I am soooo happy for you. Your vacation sounds great. Fun to have all the family together for a good time.
Lily you are so good at keeping secrets.
Ann I am not into doing craft shows this year but I guess I better get busy. It is nice that your dd can come recuperate with you.
Slavika "Happy Birthday". You are a big better like me.

Loved your post to Slavika Marnie, I am sure she would have as well.

It is time for a new thread so see ya there!

Cheers
Maria

Slavika hope it's not to late to add my best wishes for a happy Birthday:hb: going to the race track sounds like fun. But I'm sure I'd be leaving my money there.
It's been a busy week again. I have to brag. One of my groups help me get another award this year. Highest attendance for 17 weeks in a row in our area that begins in St Cloud and goes all the way up to almost the border. Also I got one for helping some people in my groups to lose 100 pounds. Also got my mentor Award. All this happened this week end at the big W W pow wow.

Marnie I can't tell you the changes but I can tell you that I like them and I'm sure eveyone will . Besides I think we need an update to the program. Watch for the new adds on t.v. and Radio also check out the windows of some cars, we are traveling with signs in them.

I've got to go to bed I'll try to come back over the week end and see how things are going.;)

Karen :grouphug:

Go to new thread!