WW Clubs and Groups - OwlTalk #5

Hi there, I am starting a new thread and going to copy the last couple posts from the last thread. Then I am going to my niece's 9th b-day party and I will check in when I get home tonight.

Bren





Hi everyone!

I just wanted to pop in and say hello. I am slowly but surely getting better. I had to go to the doc again. I still have the bronchitis junk and all this other junk that is going around. They do not want me taking anymore antibiotics because they had to give me the 2weeks of them the month before last. I think all the stuff he gave me is starting to help, even though one is a steriod...YUCK...I went to WW yesterday for the first time in about 3 weeks..they were closed for Easter and then I was too sick to get out of bed last weekend...I was only up 4 pounds with TOM and steriods so I was a happy camper...my jeans had gotten so tight again I just knew it was more...thank goodness I have still been eating properly or it would have been worse.

I guess I better run. I am trying to clean a little and rest every hour or so. I don't want this going into pneumonia.

Hope you all have a great Sunday and I miss you guys.
Hope to be back on a regular basis soon.
Love
Setina


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~Good Morning~
Before I start my post, I received an excellent "Daily Inspirational Quote" in my email today and with it being Sunday, I thought it would be very appropriate to post. Hope you like it as much as I do.

All the masterpieces of art contain both light and
shadow. A happy life is not one filled with only sunshine, but one which uses both light and shadow to produce beauty.

-Billy Graham-
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Ok.....

Bill got home around 12:30am last night/this morning and I can't tell you how nice it is for him, Li'l Billy and myself to be in a peaceful house on a Sunday morning. I SHOULD be at church but I also know my place TODAY is right here. I just wish Jackie were here too but she'll be home soon enough. Looks like it's going to rain and Florida really needs it. I've put all of my hanging and potted plants "out" so they get nice and saturated. I've done well with my WW with the exception of my veggies and fruit. I HAVE started getting all and more of my water in finally. I don't quite understand how I ever stopped drinking enough because I like it so much and am always thirsty. Oh well, important thing is I'm back to drinking it and now I just need to get those veggies and fruits in and then I'm back on track 100%.

Tara - I know you wont see this until you get back but I hope you have lots of fun and win lots of Moola $$$$$.

Judy - Judy, Judy, Judy....as Carey Grant would have said. You're too much ....... sorry I messed up your "Butt Kickin" plans....heh-heh. Sometimes I don't know what I would do if I didn't have your support and feedback. We REALLY need to meet in person someday soon. AND WAY TO GO ON THOSE 7.5 pds. Wowweeee!!

Candice - Sounds like you really know your stuff when it comes to a green thumb. I'm also looking forward to seeing your flower beds once they bloom. Soil is sooo important to a good garden and most people don't realize that part of it all. I'm a firm beleiver in always having lots of good, moist, rich soil on hand for whatever project I plan on doing. Don't laugh but I keep it in Billy's green little tykes wagon that he outgrew. Gets around the yard just great and is also a really good "carry all" for my "stuff". As for your knees, I sure know what you mean and you SHOULD HAVE used that garden sitter onner thingy. LOL.....I don't know what it's called but I have it too. It's great and I'm never out there without it. Now don't make me tongue lash you. Next time use it. We may be getting older and I know we have our aches and pains but please....don't ever give up your gardening. If I can do it...so can you......don't ever stop moving and I know it's easier said than done but we've got to do it girlfriend. Stick with me on this one.

Brenda - You give Bree a great big kiss from me, will you? I hope you're all having a wonderful Sunday.

Penny - Hey, whatever works for YOU......go for it. Me? I'm doing WW AND taking xenecal after a heavy meal which I haven't had lately so I haven't had to take any. heh-heh. Stick with it if it's working for you. We're all different and different strokes for different folks. Be proud of yourself. You're doing an awesome job!!!

Well, that's it for me. I've got to get back to finishing up these photos for Billy's Kindergarten class and then I plan on making a really nice Sunday meal for MY family.

Tonight!!!!!! we eat in the FORMAL dining room.
Hugs to you all,
~Pamela~

The above reads a bit confusing as to who wrote what so I'm pasting mine back. Thanks anyway Brenda.



~Good Morning~
Before I start my post, I received an excellent "Daily Inspirational Quote" in my email today and with it being Sunday, I thought it would be very appropriate to post. Hope you like it as much as I do.

All the masterpieces of art contain both light and
shadow. A happy life is not one filled with only sunshine, but one which uses both light and shadow to produce beauty.

-Billy Graham-
*******************************************

Ok.....

Bill got home around 12:30am last night/this morning and I can't tell you how nice it is for him, Li'l Billy and myself to be in a peaceful house on a Sunday morning. I SHOULD be at church but I also know my place TODAY is right here. I just wish Jackie were here too but she'll be home soon enough. Looks like it's going to rain and Florida really needs it. I've put all of my hanging and potted plants "out" so they get nice and saturated. I've done well with my WW with the exception of my veggies and fruit. I HAVE started getting all and more of my water in finally. I don't quite understand how I ever stopped drinking enough because I like it so much and am always thirsty. Oh well, important thing is I'm back to drinking it and now I just need to get those veggies and fruits in and then I'm back on track 100%.

Tara - I know you wont see this until you get back but I hope you have lots of fun and win lots of Moola $$$$$.

Judy - Judy, Judy, Judy....as Carey Grant would have said. You're too much ....... sorry I messed up your "Butt Kickin" plans....heh-heh. Sometimes I don't know what I would do if I didn't have your support and feedback. We REALLY need to meet in person someday soon. AND WAY TO GO ON THOSE 7.5 pds. Wowweeee!!

Candice - Sounds like you really know your stuff when it comes to a green thumb. I'm also looking forward to seeing your flower beds once they bloom. Soil is sooo important to a good garden and most people don't realize that part of it all. I'm a firm beleiver in always having lots of good, moist, rich soil on hand for whatever project I plan on doing. Don't laugh but I keep it in Billy's green little tykes wagon that he outgrew. Gets around the yard just great and is also a really good "carry all" for my "stuff". As for your knees, I sure know what you mean and you SHOULD HAVE used that garden sitter onner thingy. LOL.....I don't know what it's called but I have it too. It's great and I'm never out there without it. Now don't make me tongue lash you. Next time use it. We may be getting older and I know we have our aches and pains but please....don't ever give up your gardening. If I can do it...so can you......don't ever stop moving and I know it's easier said than done but we've got to do it girlfriend. Stick with me on this one.

Brenda - You give Bree a great big kiss from me, will you? I hope you're all having a wonderful Sunday.

Penny - Hey, whatever works for YOU......go for it. Me? I'm doing WW AND taking xenecal after a heavy meal which I haven't had lately so I haven't had to take any. heh-heh. Stick with it if it's working for you. We're all different and different strokes for different folks. Be proud of yourself. You're doing an awesome job!!!

Well, that's it for me. I've got to get back to finishing up these photos for Billy's Kindergarten class and then I plan on making a really nice Sunday meal for MY family.

Tonight!!!!!! we eat in the FORMAL dining room.
Hugs to you all,
~Pamela~

I had no idea you were sick. Hope you're feeling a little better by tonight. Take good care of yourself and drink lots of water.
Hugs,
~Pamela~

Hi Setina,

I sure hope you get better soon. Gosh this one has been going on for quite some time. I sure hope it continues to get better, I sure miss you around here.

I think I will take a nice long bubble bath with scented candles tonight and just relax.

Brenda

I thought after yesterday I wouldn't beable to move but...I'm still sore but went back out today and did some digging. I just love playing in the dirt...:D

PJ..I will never give up my love of gardening...we live on 2 acres in the country and It is too much now for me to keep up alone since DH took a second job! My son has been helping me....he doen't like too but he does! I hear ya about the little rolling catr and seat! I haul stuff around in a wheel barrel now but used to use the boys red wagon.:)

Setina..glad you are better! 4 lbs is not bad for being on steroids.

Bren...How's your daughter? Bubble bath, scented candles ......sounds heavenly!!!!!!!!!!!! Bet you enjoyed it!

Hi there:

Just checking in and reading all the posts. Lots of action out there lately.

Scott is still off today. He had his tonsils and adneoids out one week again today. He actually did very well the first couple of days, but now is bothered with sore ears and diarrhea from the antibiotics. Will be gald when things get back to normal. Scott also missed 4 weeks of school because of a strike with the custodians and support staff at the schools. He was settled and he went back to school for 4 days, before he had to get off with his surgery.

I'm going back to WW on Thursday. I have gained pretty much all the weight back that I lost 3 years agao and feel like crap again. I can't believe I slid back so far again!! It will be nice weather again and I can't hide behind the black pants and vests for the summer. I had wanted to be a goal for my 40th birthday, but that is not going to happen. Perhaps my goal should be, in my 40th year!!

I am glad for all the support that I get from all you owls. I know we all have our problems, and some times it feels good to be able to get here and vent a bit.

Take care.

SUE

Suebee - I had no idea Scott was having his tonsils out. Mine are STILL bothering me but nothing like the first two weeks. My ears are itchy deep, deep inside and I've still got some tenderness on the right side of my throat. I hope Scott makes a speedy recovery. I went for the sherbert and Italian ices. Mmmm. :)

Candice - I'd love to live in the country now. I did when I was in Parkersburg, W.V. and it was pure heaven....cows, horses, chickens and lots of trees and flowers. That was nearly 23 yrs. ago when I was going to Meredith Manor Riding Academy. :eek: My but time sure flies.
Sounds like you've got the kind of garden I can only dream about. I'm in a private development and on only 1/4 acre. Some day, when we finally move to Melbourne (fla.)....I'll have that big ole victorian house and a nice big garden like yours. I'm sure you could give me lots of advice and I hope you don't mind if I pick your brain a few times on certain types of plants. During the hot summer months here in Florida, the impaitiens don't last so I usually switch over to the giant New Guinea's and more greenery than color...... Although out on the patio, where there is shade, I have lots and lots of potted flowers. We'll have to share pictures.

Brenda - I swear by bubble baths. I know it's hard to find the time for them sometimes but they sure do "heal" alot of different ailments......mostly stress. ;)
That's one of my biggies....well, hopefully that's a past-tense term for me more often than not now. The candles certainly are a nice touch too. Bet you were in "heaven". How is Bree's Belly button today? Hope she's doing better. "See" ya later.

It's been raining all morning here but it's much needed and it's been steady for a few hours now. Just what we needed. It's one of those days where if you wear a dark color, you're going to be gloomy but if you wear a nice light color.....it feels like a nice, clean day where everything smells great. Some contrast, huh? Hope you are all having a good Monday.
Hugs,
~Pamela~

Hi everybody,

I have a request. Please do not send me attachments anymore. I won't be able to open them. Two people we know got a virus just yesterday. Hubby is not allowing us to open attachments. I'm sure he'll lighten up sometime.

So if you are sending out to a distribution list any attachments, please remove my email addy. Thanks so much.

Setina get well.

Pamela, what's the news on the houseguest from ****?

Have a great day.

Hey Judy - I wont send you anymore attachments but I can guarantee you I can't give you a virus. I'm always up to date (twice daily automatically on Norton Anti-virus) and my computer doesn't allow anything to be opened unless it's scanned first so ...... I always get whatever I send out first....then I scan and then I double check. I got a virus once and learned the hard way how to keep from ever getting them again. Although, I'm sure there are still some sickos out there that have nothing better to do than to break whatever safety codes are new so we have to keep spending $$$ on new software. AAAGGHHHH, it's like a vicious circle.
As for the "Family from He**.....she called this morning, wanting to pick up her sons school books and her container of bills. LOL.........I never heard anyone use such a kiss a** tone in their voice in my entire life. I just told her I'd leave them outside the front door and that we will have all of their things packed and outside of the house.....meaning, they are NOT stepping one foot in this house ever again. She then calls me back and wants to know if she can come in to get the kids clothes for the summer since her parents are coming to get them on the 11th. I told her of course, was very polite and said "but I'm sorry, the 11th is too long. I'll have all of their things ready by this Friday. She said "oh, ok. Thank you very much, I really appreciate it." aaaaggghhhh!!!!!!!!!.......She also wants to know if she can keep her things that are stuffed in my garage in there until the 11th so she can find a storage place. CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS????!!!!! I said "He** NO!!!!!!, this weekend is it. Sunday is the day and if that's not good for you and your boyfriend, you'd better hope it doesn't rain because it'll all be in my driveway starting at 7am. I want nothing to do with any of them ever again. I mean it, the more I think of everything that happened.....the angrier I get and that's not good for me so it's time to move on with my life and my family. I've already got Billy's room back to normal except for all their things in boxes......but atleast it's not so crowded with three beds and dressers. The room looks so big now....LOL......next...we start on Jackies room. We'll be painting it next week and then we can FINALLY have the carpet cleaned.
Boy, what an earfull, eh Judy? heh-heh......

I just had a McD's .99 Chicken sandwich.....I have to go look up the pts.......I know it wasn't a good choice but I was really in the mood for one........ ;

Have a good one.

By the way, here's a recent photo of my son. I took it last week at his school. He's getting so big, so fast. His eyebrows turn totally blonde and almost disappear in the summer just like his Daddy. LOL

Happy Monday everyone. I have just a couple of minutes before the kids get home from school, so I thought I'd get a quick note out.

I didn't get on-line over the weekend since I ended up with bronchitis, but now that the antibiotics are kicking in, I should be getting better soon. I decided to not substitute teach until late in the week so that I don't pass this on to the little ones. I was suppose to be a kindergarten teacher today, which is so fun!!!

Setina...sure hope you are getting better. Sure been a long time since I've heard from you. Those few pounds will easily be gone in a few days. Medicine sure can do a number on you.

PJ...I'm so glad that nightmare is about over. I'll definately give you a little peace before we come down for a visit. We were thinking of going down to Florida later this fall. We may have to give you a call later this summer if we decide to. At least we have our own home to come home to. LOL..... In fact right now, we have 2. I can't wait until we get this one sold.

Brenda...Sure hope that everything is okay with your daughter. At least you knew about the tick and can watch for any symptoms. Quite often part of the problem is the diagnosis, because they aren't even aware they were bit by a tick.

Well, the kids are walking in the door. Hi to everyone else, I'm off to rest for awhile and see how the kids' day went.

Susan

Wow, now this is the nest that I remember, LOL:) Lots of talking going on here. Brianna goes to the doctor tomorrow so then we will know if that last little piece will be removed or if they still think it will come out by itself. It only looks a tiny bit pink around it. When we got back from our walk I pulled another tick out of her hair, it was a regular tick though this time and it wasn't attatched. I think it's gonna be a bad year for ticks.

I walked 1.2 miles today with Brianna, nobody else wanted to go. I've done okay on my eating but not great. Weigh in is tomorrow night for me and I hope for a small loss.

PJ, so glad they are finally out, now you just gotta get their stuff out, LOL! The bubble bath was great, I even brought in a small radio and listeded to relaxing country music and read a magazine.

Susan, gee girl another sick owl. It sounds like you are on the mend though. Be sure to get enough rest and don't let the kids run you completely ragged.

Hi Judy, I will be sure not to send any attachments either, those virus's can be nasty. How are you doing?

Candice, it is amazing what we can put our bodies through and still move the next day, LOL;) It sounds like you really love gardening. It is nice to have something you enjoy thoroughly.

Later everyone,
Bren

Brenda - I agree, the OWLS seem to be back into our chatty Cathy routines. LOL.....do any of you remember that doll? I was 2 yrs. old when I got it. I'll have to find the picture. It was my favorite and of course, I cut all of her hair off. What a little rat I was.

Susan - It's always great to "see" you here. Hey, you could come here next WEEK as far as I'm concerned. I know you and you're NOTHING like those people. Atleast I know you have morals and integrity and couth! LOL ...I sure hope you feel better. I really miss you. We sure did click when we met and I still have that funny feeling that we'll be neighbors one day. You never know. ;)

Well, now Bill isn't feeling well. He's so stressed out from all of the traveling he's been doing. Poor guy, he's so pooped that he went right to bed when he got home tonight and I gave him soup in bed. He's sound asleep right now and Jackie is trying to read to Li'l Billy. It's so wonderful to see the two of them getting along and loving eachother again. They haven't been this "civil" to eachother in months. I know it wont last forever but he IS only six and she'll be 13 in July so this Little Brother wont be so little for long and I'm sure there wont be many more years of her reading to him before they go to bed sooooooo, I'm trying to keep it going. So far, so good. It's so true when they say that "when Mommy's happy, everybody's happy". Don't you think? LoL

Sweet Dreams my friends,
~Pamela~

Hi Everyone,

Hope all of you had a nice weekend.

I have had a great week, going to OA meeting and sticking to the WW program.
I lost 3lbs this week!!!

I worked in the yard all day yesterday and today I had the day off of work. And brought my 4 year old horse to the trainers for the summer. I always have mixed feeling about that. On the one hand I am glad to have a few less chores to do. But at the same time I am all teary eyed because shes not here where I can keep an eye on her.

Well you wont believe how I spent this evening!!!!!
A robin has made a nest inside my dryer vent!!!!!!
I could not figure out why none of my close would dry. Then I was cleaning in the basement and heard this fluttering. A robin found her way under the flap down the hose and built a nest. Very clever of her, but unfortunately I had to remove it, she had 4 eggs in there I felt really bad but what could I do, could have caught my house on fire.. So much for the flap, I had to staple a piece of wire on the vent so she can't get back in. And I spent a great deal of time trying to figure out how to get her outside and not have her getting loose in my house.
Well its done, I am sure she is not very happy.

Way to go PJ doesn't standing up for yourself feel great?

Be back soon take care everyone.
Tara how did you do??

A bit of useless trivia:

The chatty Cathy doll had a famous person's voice. It was Maureen McCormic (Marcia Brady).
Thanks for the memory.

Penny, congrats on your 3 lbs!

Bren, ask me again how I'm doing on June 8th. That will be my first day of vacation!! Until then, trust me, you don't want to know. My days at school are similar to PJ's family from ****.

Susan, did I tell you how great it is to see you again?

Sue, so glad that your son is doing well. Congrats on going back to WW.

It's STILL raining. It has been drizzling and downpouring off and on and it's wonderful. As I said before, Florida really needed it and Lake Okeechobee is (I believe) the main water resorvoir....it's not at the level where it should be yet but we've got to be making SOME progress. I know my lawn and plants love it and it's also nice to have the pool fill up and not have to pay for the water. <grin>

Candice - I could see why you'd miss your mare?? but not the chores. Why and where do you send her away to a trainer for the summer? I couldn't do it. I'd have to see her every day and work with her myself. Just my thing I guess. I know people send their dogs away for obedience as well and I couldn't do that either. I guess I'm just a big weenie. ;)

Judy - Ooooo. I'm not messing with YOU this week. You're alot like me, you wear your feelings on your sleeve...er....posts. Heh-heh. I can tell you were not in a great mood when you wrote that post. I can relate though. BIG TIME. I kind of had a mini "school" here for a while and I also volunteer alot in the attendence office at Jackie's middle school. It's amazing what I see go by me and through the office. I give you so much credit for being a teacher today. Hang in there, summer is coming! :D

Jackie's home again today with pink eye. Ewww, it's so hard to keep her from touching IT or anything around the house. I have to keep making her wash her hands. I think that if I give her a bottle of the waterless hand cleanser, it might work. This way, if she goes to rub her eye, it will STING and be clean at the same time. Heh-heh....I'm kidding.....I'm not THAT mean.......well, maybe. Lately I don't know. :eek:
Have a good day everyone.
~Pamela~

Pamela, I sent an email to Bren, to forward to you. I'm at school and don't have your email address. When she gets it, she'll send it. I can't post it on here.

Everyone have a wonderful day .

Hi everyone. I will still lurk as often as I can (hopefully everyday) but I'm having to devote my time to the things in my life that are not going well. There are several contributing factors here that I would like to share with you.

First, and most important, is my husband's health. Some of you know that he was recently diagnosed with MS. He is having some complications and I am first irritated at him and second, worried as he** because he seems to have lost some cognitive skills. He can't remember anything and at first I was very angry because I thought he was taking advantage of his illness and just not wanting to be accountable. Well, I've changed my opinion and I'm so worried that he may be having a flare up. MS seems to be affecting his brain.

The next thing I have to deal with is having both sides of our families come to our son's graduation from high school later this month. Too many people with too many demands on top of all of this.

I'm finally mourning my father's loss (January 6th)

My little one is having crying jags and his pediatrician thinks he may adjusting poorly to the family changes with Daddy home and always having discomfort. Also he is having trouble with that fact that his brother is leaving for college in August, and his daddy's anger (out of frustration, he is very impatient)

Then there is my job. School is very rough, even though there are only 24 days left. If you are interested, I sent Brenda an email describing just one day in my life. I'm sure if you ask her to forward it to you, she will. My headaches are returning again (I sustained a concussion at school trying to break up a fight... DUMB!)

So, I am having a lot of stress in my life. I'm going to copy this post and put in in the other board that I post on, and I'm going to just lurk until my life is easier to handle.

I will continue to stay OP. And I WILL be back posting. I don't want to whine anymore and I just need to get over the things that are making me unhappy. I AM under a doctor's care.

Thanks for understanding,


Judy "Learn from life; it is the wisest teacher of all!"

Lurk all you want. I understand not having time and you do have a plateful. I can only try to imagine what it's like to deal with everything you're going through. I hope your relatives are the kinds of people who know when to help out. If not, I really think you should ask for help and if it's not acceptable to them.....then ask them to stay in a hotel during the time they're there for the graduation. Hey! Just like you told me.....you've got to take care of YOUR family and yourself first. At this point, I really think some intervention (as in helping out with the house, etc) from some of your family members would really be appropriate. What do you think? I hope I'm not sticking my nose where it doesn't belong but I really care about you and I know you're only telling us just a "tip of the iceberg"....My prayers are with you Judy and with your entire family. If you ever need to...please call. I'm emailing my number to you. Please take care of yourself and don't let the small stuff get ya....there are too many big things going on in your life.
I'll be right here waiting for your return.
Hugs,
~Pamela~

Hi there,

I lost 2.2#'s at ww tonight. I finally had a decent weigh in, I have really been getting discouraged because I have been walking almost daily and really doing well with my eating but not good losses. I really needed this one so I didn't just say to heck with it and pig out.

Bree's belly button seems to be fine and I was told just to keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn't get infected or develop a rash

JudyGal, I won't say much here because I just e-mailed you. I will just re-iterate how sorry I am for everything that you are going through right now. I know it is very hard.

PJ, I just sent the e-mail from Judy on to you. I hope Jackie's pink clears up soon, that is a bummer. I have had it before.

Penny, wow 3#'s:) that is awesome girl, keep it up.

Later everyone,

Bren

I am back!! I am too tired to post though :)

I need a good nites sleep and I do have work tomorrow - so I will get here tomorrow from work and catch up with you all.

We lost at the casino - bummer!!

Nite,
Tara :yawn:

Judy...your posts will definately be missed. I can't even imagine what you are going through, but just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always be here for you whenever you need. Just make sure to take care of yourself. I would encourage you getting help from someone, such as family to help with everything going on. I sure hope things look brighter for you soon. Finishing up the school year will definately take one major stress off from you and then you can concentrate on the rest. Just take it one day at a time and try not to do everything all on your own.

PJ...we are getting your beautiful weather up here finally. We've been in the mid 80's for the last two days which is unheard of usually early in May. It is so tempting to start planting flowers here, but it usually isn't safe until close to Memorial Day. I may put out a few pots to make the front look a little nicer. I can always bring those in if we are in for a cool day.

Well, I'm definately getting frustrated. I really need to learn to have more patience. Our house has been up for sale now for 2 weeks. We've had 18 people come through to look at it, but no bites yet. We close on our new house the middle of June, so I have a feeling we'll be carrying 2 mortgages for a little while. The kids and I will probably have to stay up here to take care of things until the house sells. I know it is rough on the kids only having their dad around on the weekends, but we've been through this before, and we definately can do it again.

I really need to get out and start walking soon. I've been very good about watching my eating, but I continue to gain weight. This bronchitis ended up definately going into pneumonia. Even though I've been up and doing things, I just can't catch my breath well enough for walking. Of course the steroids don't help either. At least I feel more energetic today, so hopefully this is starting to get better.

Well, I'd better get the kids to bed. It is definately getting late for them. Have a good Wednesday everyone.

Susan

Hi All:

Well I definetly have to say that the OA is helping me!!
I am not exactly sure why, maybe it is the support everyone is so nice and cares about you regardless of what you look like. I seem to have found some sort of strength I do not recall having before. I lost 3lbs last week. So far this week I walked 2.5miles on Tuesday, Today I rode my bike 5miles yup you saw it right 5 miles. Thought I was going to die but I did it.
Hopefully I can keep up the momentum, I am very tired this evening and am off to bed.
Take care everyone
Judy I will be thinking of you.

Just couldn't get up enough energy to turn this thing on and type! :eek:

It has been so windy here and I have been trying to work in the yard...I'm so behind due to my arm and yes it is still hurting but trying no to use it.

Had a dr. appt Tuesday so I was gone all day, went to a fresh produce place and bought some flowers and yummie strawberries and cantelope. My boys live near there so I spent some time with them and we ate out, my sons bought and said it was for Mother's day cause they will not be here. I was pooped after that but needed to stop by the grocery store too..got home at 11:00 PM..I don't like driving in the dark either..can't see!


Bren...glad Bri seems to be doing ok! And good job on the loss and exercise! I'm forcing myself to do the treadmill even when I am so very tired...but some days I just can't!!!!!!!!!:(

PJ...Good for you taking a stand with your house guests! Little Billy is so cute. I love working outside but sometimes when the weather destroys things I wonder if it is worth it! I love impatients but I too do not have much shade, I use the dark leaf begonias a lot and salvia, also have lots of perenials. We still have not got the garden soil ready, this week I hope. I don't have a horse that was Penny!:lol:

Susan...I used to teach kindergarten...loved it back then but could never do it now! Good luck on selling your house, that can be a pain!

Penny...Glad the OA is helping you! You sound totally different about your eating! I go happy fo you!:) Don't overdo on your exercise..slow and steady is best! I should take my own advice!:LOL:

Tara....so sorry you didn't win anything!

Judy...you will be missed! hope things get better for you:)

Hi Setina and Emmy:wave:

It's so cool to see all of the owls posting so often. Judy will be lurking....I know that....
In case you didn't see it....I dedicated a thread towards the bottom because with all of these "stickies"....that's where it ended up. Maybe Brenda or Tara could stick it up on top so you can all see it????? (Hint, hint). I know, I know....subtle I'm not.... :s:...heh-heh.

Candice - See? I've been "bass ackwards" lately. I KNOW it's Penny and not you that has the horse but just pretend I'm a peroxide blonde for the next few weeks, k? ;)
I think gardening is ALWAYS worth the
trouble....especially for people like you and I.......besides being beautiful, it's very therapeutic for our body mind and soul. Are you kidding? With all the hurricanes and storms and floods we get here in Florida? I know from where you speak when it comes to our gardens being wiped out. But hey, it's a "healing" process all the same. Hey Judy - If you're reading this......go out and get some flowers tonight and put them in some plain $3.00 terra cotta pots. If you get a chance, paint a design on the pots. Wouldn't it be interesting to see what you draw on them now? and them do it again a couple of months from now? I bet it would show where "you've come and gone". Just a thought.

Brenda - So Bree is on the mend. That's great! I bet you're feeling alot less stress....especially while you're holding down a full-time job too. I give you alot of credit. It's not easy for you single Mom's and don't I know it. Bill used to be gone for MONTHS at a time and I really felt like a Grumman (his company) widow as we called ourselves. But now.....weeks at a time is nothing and the break is nice at times. Not the weeks part but a couple of days is nice. ;)

The lawn maintenance guys were just here and I wanted to pull up all of the Hibiscus out from around the pool screen. They're way too much work to keep trimmed and they pull out so easy because they don't have much of a root system. So, I'm going to plant begonias which will only grow about 8" in height and fill out a bit. That will make for a much neater area around the outside of the pool and since we're getting the privacy fence put in soon......it wont matter if we don't have anything "hiding" me while I'm out there. So, alot of work to do today. Lawyers at 12 noon, pick up Billy from school at 2pm and then lots of yard work. My house is a mess but I don't care....it's waaay too nice out to be inside.....I can always do the inside later in the afternoon before Bill gets home.

I had Slim-fast SOY drink this morning for breakfast. I like the dark chocolate. It's REALLY gross if you just drink it cold because all you do is add 2 scoops to cold WATER....not milk. Well, I put mine in a blender with alot of ice and it's like a real milk shake. REALLY. I think the secret is to have it very, very cold. Besides, you get so much more when you use the ice and it really fills you up. I plan on having Subway's veggie Sandwich (4 pts.) for lunch.....the 6 incher.....and then a light dinner of who knows what since I need to go shopping but I think I'll probably have a BIG salad and some veggie soup. So far, I've had 2 quarts of water. I just re-use the water bottles from Zepyrhills because we get delivery from them for the large water cooler and once in a while I'll buy a case of the qt. sized bottles. As long as you rinse them out everyday.....they're great to re-use. Even my kids take them everywhere.....that's why I have to re-buy a case every now and then. Grrrr. They are always leaving them somewhere. Hey! Atleast they love water and since Christine is out of the house....we only have once case of diet coke in the house at a time and that's usually just for Fridays when we order pizza.

Hope you all have a great day.......and Susan aka SLF - I called you this morning and left you a loooong message. I got cut off. Sorry about that.....you KNOW I'm long winded. Heh-heh......
Bye girls......have a great Thursday and remember......TOMORROW IS FRIDAY and summer is just around the corner....so:

SIGN THOSE KIDS UP FOR CAMP SO YOU DON'T GO NUTS!
LOL LOL LOL

Hugs,
~Pamela~

Hello there everyone. Just checking in and reading. Went back to WW today and it felt like the 'Gods were conspiring against me'. Almost called it off, but was glad that I did. Not as bad as I thought.

Have a good day.

SueBee

Hello, everyone!!!! I apologize for being gone so long. My health really took a turn for the worse for a while. The doctors thought I had MS, but fortunately those tests were negative. As it turns out, I have Myofascial Pain Syndrome along with the Fibromyalgia. I have a wonderful team of doctors who are really helping me. We put off the adoption when my health took a downward turn. Within the next few months, we plan on pursuing adoption once again. Our desire is to adopt a sibling group, then maybe a newborn a little later down the road. We are now looking for a church-size van. We want to have a house ful of children.

My husband, Mark, is going on a low-carb diet next week, so maybe I will have more success with my weight-loss with him dieting as well. I hope all of you are doing well.

Meshell

Nice to see you back Meshell. It HAS been a long time. Sorry to hear about your health ailments.....seems to be going around lately with us ........ same situation, different ailment. ;)

Hey Sue - Do me a favor....next time you post.....keep it short and sweet, will ya? LOL..........Awwww, you know I love ya.

It's kind of hazy here in Florida today but there's a nice breeze and I've got to so many things to do outside but since I DID do alot out there yesterday, I've done almost the whole INSIDE of the house today. Christine is stopping by today after I pick up my son from pre-school because she has to pick up clothes for her kids. She's sending them back to New York with her parents for the summer...not even letting them finish out the last 3 weeks of school here........figures......anyway, I did say I wouldn't let her in the house but I'm certainly not digging through their clothes. Oh well.......

I just had left-overs from the Chinese restaurant Bill and I went to last night. We always order take out from this place but I thought it would be nice to eat there for a change of scenery. Besides, both kids were over Jackie's friends house and the already ate....so it was just the two of us. I did well staying OP yesterday.....since I just had the cup and a half of the Chinese.....I'll probably have a slim-fast soy shake in a couple of hours.

Hey! The doctor sure knows his stuff....he said I should be having alot more energy and not getting sick as often.....boy ......... they sure know their stuff. Do you think that's why I can hardly talk and I spitting up green phlegm???!!!!!! Ewwwwwww, sorry girls.....hate to do that to you but how else am I to explain it? LOL.....it just hit me out of the blue. I've been coughing for the past 2 nites (dry, hacking cough) but then I woke up this morning and WHAMMO! Oh well, I'm drinking lots of water and atleast I don't have any tonsils to swell up and cause me pain (which I'm not in at all) ....just very uncomfortable having to run to the bathroom to get rid of this stuff. yuck! I'm tempted to call my doctor for anti-biotics but I'm trying to stay away from that stuff. I think I'm becoming immune to everything except the super duper stuff...so I'll try my home remedies for the weekend and if I'm still sick on Monday....then I'll go.

That's all for now.......I'm going to my lawyers again today......I hate this......what a pain in the A**......so much to do and not enough time in the day.

Try to catch you all tonight.
Hugs,