Rymsh
06-07-2001, 03:59 AM
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texaslady
06-07-2001, 08:48 AM
Wow! After Carol's colorful welcome - who can resist posting?
Well, its still raining here!!:( Once again, though, my side of the city has escaped the really bad stuff. I heard the thundering in the distance most of the night but my place was dry as a bone when I left. Course it didn't take me long to run into the wet stuff, but it was all pretty light and I made it to work with no problems. Yesterday afternoon when I left work for home, the sun was shining and it was gorgeous but the rain bands came on shore again shortly after midnight and that's when it started up again. Looks like you girls in Louisiana and even Janet in Mississippi are catching some of this rain stuff now, too.
Beth - Your son's side of the city really got most of the rain yesterday and there was some flooding. This a.m. it seems to be mostly the southwest side of town but who knows what the day will bring! More rain, that's for sure. Patti of this group is Nawlins Lady but I am not sure exactly where she lives in the city. We have not heard from her in a few days - hopefully she will check in soon & fill you in on the details. Your teaching job sounds really challenging - I know you are ready for summer break. JanetMae (Jan) of this group is going back to teaching after being in an administrative position for a while. I used to teach, too - about a hundred years or so ago! Taught high school English for about 5 years in the late 60's, early 70's. It was hard to keep a teaching position since my ex-dh was in the Army and we moved every year during the Viet Nam crisis. I finally just stopped trying. Somewhere along the way I fell into the legal field and that's where I still am. My daughter is 28, her fiance is 26 - she likes those "younger men"!
Carol - Let us know when you have more details on the surgery. I am so sorry you are having to deal with all this. Hang in there!
Joyce - Glad you are back. I know that your Mom's words made you feel good - like you are doing the right thing. After having to place my Dad in a nursing home the last six months of his life, I know how miserable I felt knowing that we couldn't care for him at home but that he sure wasn't happy there either. It's a double-edged sword, that's for sure, and one our generation is really having trouble with handling. But you do the best you can and try to live with your decisions. That's really all we can do.
Merri - CONGRATULATIONS!! on your 3 pound loss - but you need to stay away from that other stuff:nono: or you won't have another nice loss next week! Good going on the loss - you just keep on keeping on!!!
Gotta go girls. We are having some serious lightening so will shut down. Will try to get back later.
Well, its still raining here!!:( Once again, though, my side of the city has escaped the really bad stuff. I heard the thundering in the distance most of the night but my place was dry as a bone when I left. Course it didn't take me long to run into the wet stuff, but it was all pretty light and I made it to work with no problems. Yesterday afternoon when I left work for home, the sun was shining and it was gorgeous but the rain bands came on shore again shortly after midnight and that's when it started up again. Looks like you girls in Louisiana and even Janet in Mississippi are catching some of this rain stuff now, too.
Beth - Your son's side of the city really got most of the rain yesterday and there was some flooding. This a.m. it seems to be mostly the southwest side of town but who knows what the day will bring! More rain, that's for sure. Patti of this group is Nawlins Lady but I am not sure exactly where she lives in the city. We have not heard from her in a few days - hopefully she will check in soon & fill you in on the details. Your teaching job sounds really challenging - I know you are ready for summer break. JanetMae (Jan) of this group is going back to teaching after being in an administrative position for a while. I used to teach, too - about a hundred years or so ago! Taught high school English for about 5 years in the late 60's, early 70's. It was hard to keep a teaching position since my ex-dh was in the Army and we moved every year during the Viet Nam crisis. I finally just stopped trying. Somewhere along the way I fell into the legal field and that's where I still am. My daughter is 28, her fiance is 26 - she likes those "younger men"!
Carol - Let us know when you have more details on the surgery. I am so sorry you are having to deal with all this. Hang in there!
Joyce - Glad you are back. I know that your Mom's words made you feel good - like you are doing the right thing. After having to place my Dad in a nursing home the last six months of his life, I know how miserable I felt knowing that we couldn't care for him at home but that he sure wasn't happy there either. It's a double-edged sword, that's for sure, and one our generation is really having trouble with handling. But you do the best you can and try to live with your decisions. That's really all we can do.
Merri - CONGRATULATIONS!! on your 3 pound loss - but you need to stay away from that other stuff:nono: or you won't have another nice loss next week! Good going on the loss - you just keep on keeping on!!!
Gotta go girls. We are having some serious lightening so will shut down. Will try to get back later.
gmalil
06-07-2001, 09:50 AM
Good morning!
Guess I will just enjoy our warm weather, I prefer it to the stormy stuff you girls in the South are getting!
Merri I agree, that rymsh is a great inspiration with her 97 pounds! I think Jan is about the same, if I remember right, I know she is almost to her goal!
Beth I am a retired teacher, I taught at a State Developmental Center for 25 yrs. Teaching Landscape maint. to the Dev. disabled was a real challenge, but LOTs of fun! I had 1 1/2 acres for my classroom....which included a fruit orchard of about 40 trees, and a seasonal vegetable garden, as well as roses and potted plants that we would sell at monthly sales. We also did a carwash twice a week, washing state vehicles.
It got really stressful when the State and the School district, for which I taught, did not agree on how things should happen, at that same time the granddaughters that we are raising got to be teenagers, I needed to be home more, and I was old enough to retire early, so I did!! and I have never regretted it, I have been so busy!
Must stop and get these girls out the door! Only 1 more week of school.
:wave:
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Joyce
Guess I will just enjoy our warm weather, I prefer it to the stormy stuff you girls in the South are getting!
Merri I agree, that rymsh is a great inspiration with her 97 pounds! I think Jan is about the same, if I remember right, I know she is almost to her goal!
Beth I am a retired teacher, I taught at a State Developmental Center for 25 yrs. Teaching Landscape maint. to the Dev. disabled was a real challenge, but LOTs of fun! I had 1 1/2 acres for my classroom....which included a fruit orchard of about 40 trees, and a seasonal vegetable garden, as well as roses and potted plants that we would sell at monthly sales. We also did a carwash twice a week, washing state vehicles.
It got really stressful when the State and the School district, for which I taught, did not agree on how things should happen, at that same time the granddaughters that we are raising got to be teenagers, I needed to be home more, and I was old enough to retire early, so I did!! and I have never regretted it, I have been so busy!
Must stop and get these girls out the door! Only 1 more week of school.
:wave:
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Joyce
NawlinsLady
06-07-2001, 01:05 PM
Hi Ladies,
I just wanted y'all to know that I haven't floated away in all this rain!! I have been extremely busy. On Monday I worked all day at the Edison Electric Institute Conference which was sponsored by Entergy, the company that I work for. Then I had a training class on Wednesday, and Tuesday I had to work, work, work, to make up for being out. I still have not gone back to WW. I haven't gained any though, but then again, haven't lost any:o I guess it will just be cheaper to rejoin.
Still haven't gotten DS's car back. Although I am kind of glad that he doesn't have to be driving in this weather. Wish I didn't even have to!!
Carol - I am still praying for you. Please try to keep your spirits up!! With all of these positive thoughts going your way - I know it will be OK!!
Joyce and Jan - I'm sooo sorry - but I JUST read your private messages, because I JUST figured out that I had them. DUH!!! That Natchez Cruise sounds great. Would you believe I have never done that. My DH and I always talk about it but have never done it. He probably won't be able to go that day - he will be working 7 a.m. til 3 p.m. Maybe I can convince him to get off a little early. I will call to make the arrangements after I talk to him tonight.
Beth - Yes we are neighbors. I really live on the Westbank in Marrero, but since it is about 5 minutes to N.O. and no one knows Marrero, I just say I'm from N.O. I WAS born there anyway. This weather has been awful!! I had to pick my son up from work on Tuesday night at 11:00 and when I left my house at 10:30 I thought there was a tornado outside. The wind was going in all directions, and it was raining so hard, I almost had to pull over.
I want to respond to everyone, but I really need to get to work, my desk is horrible right now.
I'll talk to everyone soon.
Bye,
Patti
I just wanted y'all to know that I haven't floated away in all this rain!! I have been extremely busy. On Monday I worked all day at the Edison Electric Institute Conference which was sponsored by Entergy, the company that I work for. Then I had a training class on Wednesday, and Tuesday I had to work, work, work, to make up for being out. I still have not gone back to WW. I haven't gained any though, but then again, haven't lost any:o I guess it will just be cheaper to rejoin.
Still haven't gotten DS's car back. Although I am kind of glad that he doesn't have to be driving in this weather. Wish I didn't even have to!!
Carol - I am still praying for you. Please try to keep your spirits up!! With all of these positive thoughts going your way - I know it will be OK!!
Joyce and Jan - I'm sooo sorry - but I JUST read your private messages, because I JUST figured out that I had them. DUH!!! That Natchez Cruise sounds great. Would you believe I have never done that. My DH and I always talk about it but have never done it. He probably won't be able to go that day - he will be working 7 a.m. til 3 p.m. Maybe I can convince him to get off a little early. I will call to make the arrangements after I talk to him tonight.
Beth - Yes we are neighbors. I really live on the Westbank in Marrero, but since it is about 5 minutes to N.O. and no one knows Marrero, I just say I'm from N.O. I WAS born there anyway. This weather has been awful!! I had to pick my son up from work on Tuesday night at 11:00 and when I left my house at 10:30 I thought there was a tornado outside. The wind was going in all directions, and it was raining so hard, I almost had to pull over.
I want to respond to everyone, but I really need to get to work, my desk is horrible right now.
I'll talk to everyone soon.
Bye,
Patti
gmalil
06-07-2001, 03:24 PM
Patti!
I hope you can make it!
You can give us more handy hints on where to go and what to see!
Don't worry if your dh cannot join you. Jan and I figure that our dh's will talk fishing while we get acquainted.
Beth, How are you doing today??
I am thinking about all those shrimp and crab cakes you made!!
What a challenge!
I feel one coming on, I feel like I really need to do some baking for all the company that we will have for dgd's graduation.:rolleyes: Her sister and a couple of friends will be here for several days. I'm also making lots of food for 2 different parties. I usually do my munching during preparation, which is not good. But then I don't eat much during the party. wish me luck!
I told Linda that I will go with her tomorrow to weigh in, instead of Sat., her sis is getting married on Saturday, so she can't go then.
bye again,
:wave:
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Joyce
I hope you can make it!
You can give us more handy hints on where to go and what to see!
Don't worry if your dh cannot join you. Jan and I figure that our dh's will talk fishing while we get acquainted.
Beth, How are you doing today??
I am thinking about all those shrimp and crab cakes you made!!
What a challenge!
I feel one coming on, I feel like I really need to do some baking for all the company that we will have for dgd's graduation.:rolleyes: Her sister and a couple of friends will be here for several days. I'm also making lots of food for 2 different parties. I usually do my munching during preparation, which is not good. But then I don't eat much during the party. wish me luck!
I told Linda that I will go with her tomorrow to weigh in, instead of Sat., her sis is getting married on Saturday, so she can't go then.
bye again,
:wave:
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Joyce
chamois
06-08-2001, 09:35 AM
Good morning ladies!
I feel so great this morning! I resisted all the great food yesterday at the food fest! :D
I brought a big salad and some fruit and ate them right before everything started. I kept a bottle of water close, too. My husband went around tasting everything but I didn't dare leave my booth. I was sure if I saw what was being served I wouldn't be able to resist. I knew I would lose control at the first bite! The lady at the booth next to us (shrimp remoulade) handed us a sample to taste. I took it with plans to eat it (didn't want to be rude :o ). My diet angel :angel: must have been close by because it got knocked off the table and went on the floor!
Patti - How are you making out today with all of this rain? I lived on the Westbank for 10 years (Woodland West in Harvey). I was there for the infamous May 3rd flood. I know how badly that whole area floods when the rains start. Radar shows another bunch of it coming towards us. We flood, too, on the northshore but it is from overflowing rivers and streams. The floods usually get us AFTER the rain stops.
Lots of teachers and ex-teachers on this board. No wonder why you are such a special group of ladies! :smug:
Have a great OP day!
Beth:wave:
I feel so great this morning! I resisted all the great food yesterday at the food fest! :D
I brought a big salad and some fruit and ate them right before everything started. I kept a bottle of water close, too. My husband went around tasting everything but I didn't dare leave my booth. I was sure if I saw what was being served I wouldn't be able to resist. I knew I would lose control at the first bite! The lady at the booth next to us (shrimp remoulade) handed us a sample to taste. I took it with plans to eat it (didn't want to be rude :o ). My diet angel :angel: must have been close by because it got knocked off the table and went on the floor!
Patti - How are you making out today with all of this rain? I lived on the Westbank for 10 years (Woodland West in Harvey). I was there for the infamous May 3rd flood. I know how badly that whole area floods when the rains start. Radar shows another bunch of it coming towards us. We flood, too, on the northshore but it is from overflowing rivers and streams. The floods usually get us AFTER the rain stops.
Lots of teachers and ex-teachers on this board. No wonder why you are such a special group of ladies! :smug:
Have a great OP day!
Beth:wave:
Kudzu
06-08-2001, 01:09 PM
Happy Friday everyone! :)
It's been rainy here, but I believe I see the sun peeking through the clouds. I don't think we have had anywhere near the rain that Texaslady, Beth or Patti have experienced though. We have a few flash flood warnings...but nothing major.
Beth, you asked where I live in Mississippi. I live in Madison which is a suburb of Jackson...just a few miles north. Before my daddy passed away, my parents always had a vacation home on the coast. We spent lots of time in Pass Christian. We had friends who lived in New Orleans during the week, who would come to the coast for the weekend. The rest of the girls here know that New Orleans is one of my favorite places. I knew you would have lots in common with all the great ladies here, but I didn't realize how much. My sister-in-law is a teacher...does that count? :lol: We are so glad you have joined us...and congrats on resisting temptation at the food fest. I cracked up at your story of the sample that ended up on the ground.
Patti, I hope you aren't floating away yet. I think it's great that you and Beth are neighbors. I wonder if anyone else from Mississippi posts here. I've never noticed anyone. I didn't realize that you worked for Entergy. Is Louisiana the home office? I had noticed that my bills were mailed there, but never really thought much about it. I have several friends who work for Entergy here in Jackson. How is your DS adjusting to life after graduation? My DD hasn't slowed down long enough to notice the difference! :dizzy:
Texaslady, that's nice about Beth's son living so near to you. It's such a small world. I haven't checked the weather map today, but I hope you are getting a break from all the rain. I need to work in my yard so badly, but it is way too wet. Are you going to be helping your DD do any work on the house this weekend, or are they settled?
Jan, I watched the movie "Traffic" last night. It focused on the Mexican border and several of the scenes reminded me of where we crossed. I have a friend who is a DEA agent and it made me glad that he wasn't based there. It showed some scary stuff.
Carol, you are in my thoughts. I sent you an email, but I was so sleepy when I typed it now I can't even remember what I said. :D Enjoy your weekend and I will check on you soon.
Merri, way to go on that three pound loss. I have got to get my butt in gear, but I have been kind of coasting along lately. I did manage to lose about seven pounds in May, and I'm trying to weigh only once a month now. I had gotten obsessed with the numbers on the scales, instead of concentrating on how I looked and felt. When do you leave for New Orleans??
JOYce, I'm glad you enjoyed your visit with your mom and sis. That is wonderful that your mother is so happy where she is. I know that makes you feel good.
Well, a friend of mine who quit working in my office 16 years ago came back today. I have worked here for over 20 years and she and I have stayed in touch over the years, so it is really good to have her back. She hasn't changed a bit. Still as cute...and tiny...as ever! She feels a bit overwhelmed right now, so we are going to go to lunch together. Everyone have a wonderful weekend. I think I may go visit my friend again who I visited a couple of weekends ago. Maybe I will be able to hit her pool this time. Hi to everyone I missed. Later gator!
Janet (Kudzu)
It's been rainy here, but I believe I see the sun peeking through the clouds. I don't think we have had anywhere near the rain that Texaslady, Beth or Patti have experienced though. We have a few flash flood warnings...but nothing major.
Beth, you asked where I live in Mississippi. I live in Madison which is a suburb of Jackson...just a few miles north. Before my daddy passed away, my parents always had a vacation home on the coast. We spent lots of time in Pass Christian. We had friends who lived in New Orleans during the week, who would come to the coast for the weekend. The rest of the girls here know that New Orleans is one of my favorite places. I knew you would have lots in common with all the great ladies here, but I didn't realize how much. My sister-in-law is a teacher...does that count? :lol: We are so glad you have joined us...and congrats on resisting temptation at the food fest. I cracked up at your story of the sample that ended up on the ground.
Patti, I hope you aren't floating away yet. I think it's great that you and Beth are neighbors. I wonder if anyone else from Mississippi posts here. I've never noticed anyone. I didn't realize that you worked for Entergy. Is Louisiana the home office? I had noticed that my bills were mailed there, but never really thought much about it. I have several friends who work for Entergy here in Jackson. How is your DS adjusting to life after graduation? My DD hasn't slowed down long enough to notice the difference! :dizzy:
Texaslady, that's nice about Beth's son living so near to you. It's such a small world. I haven't checked the weather map today, but I hope you are getting a break from all the rain. I need to work in my yard so badly, but it is way too wet. Are you going to be helping your DD do any work on the house this weekend, or are they settled?
Jan, I watched the movie "Traffic" last night. It focused on the Mexican border and several of the scenes reminded me of where we crossed. I have a friend who is a DEA agent and it made me glad that he wasn't based there. It showed some scary stuff.
Carol, you are in my thoughts. I sent you an email, but I was so sleepy when I typed it now I can't even remember what I said. :D Enjoy your weekend and I will check on you soon.
Merri, way to go on that three pound loss. I have got to get my butt in gear, but I have been kind of coasting along lately. I did manage to lose about seven pounds in May, and I'm trying to weigh only once a month now. I had gotten obsessed with the numbers on the scales, instead of concentrating on how I looked and felt. When do you leave for New Orleans??
JOYce, I'm glad you enjoyed your visit with your mom and sis. That is wonderful that your mother is so happy where she is. I know that makes you feel good.
Well, a friend of mine who quit working in my office 16 years ago came back today. I have worked here for over 20 years and she and I have stayed in touch over the years, so it is really good to have her back. She hasn't changed a bit. Still as cute...and tiny...as ever! She feels a bit overwhelmed right now, so we are going to go to lunch together. Everyone have a wonderful weekend. I think I may go visit my friend again who I visited a couple of weekends ago. Maybe I will be able to hit her pool this time. Hi to everyone I missed. Later gator!
Janet (Kudzu)
texaslady
06-08-2001, 03:57 PM
TGIF EVERYONE! AND THE WORK DAY IS JUST ABOUT OVER! YIPPEE!!!
Janet - OK, OK - we'll let you count your sister-in-law and you can join the "teacher" club!! Glad you are not getting all the rain the Louisiana girls are getting. It actually hasn't rained here at the office all day. But there are really dark clouds all around us. It's so weird how the tropical storm rain bands just really douse one part of town and completely ignore another! Fortunately, I have been in the ignored area this time. There is still some to do at dd's house - mostly getting bedroom curtains up & such. She is having a yard sale tomorrow - hope she doesn't get rained out.
Patti - So glad you checked in! I was getting worried about you! Glad you are not gaining - even if you aren't losing. To me, not gaining is almost as important as losing. Its the only thing that keeps me going sometimes. Sorry about all the rain. This stupid storm is just sitting on top of us and won't move!!
Beth - Good for you resisting all that food! Sometimes Out of Sight, Out of Mind is the only way to go! Glad your diet angel was around, too! Maybe you could let her moonlight in Texas??????
Joyce - You be careful with all that baking! You have been doing really well these past few weeks. Don't sabatoge your efforts now! Get out your low point munchies to keep around while you are baking.
Carol - What's going on? I have been thinking about you. Still sending prayers and good vibes. Any word on the surgery yet? I know you are really bummed out about all this cr*p. Sending you lots of (((((((((hugs)))))))))! Check in when you can.
Gotta go, girls. Have a great week-end.
Janet - OK, OK - we'll let you count your sister-in-law and you can join the "teacher" club!! Glad you are not getting all the rain the Louisiana girls are getting. It actually hasn't rained here at the office all day. But there are really dark clouds all around us. It's so weird how the tropical storm rain bands just really douse one part of town and completely ignore another! Fortunately, I have been in the ignored area this time. There is still some to do at dd's house - mostly getting bedroom curtains up & such. She is having a yard sale tomorrow - hope she doesn't get rained out.
Patti - So glad you checked in! I was getting worried about you! Glad you are not gaining - even if you aren't losing. To me, not gaining is almost as important as losing. Its the only thing that keeps me going sometimes. Sorry about all the rain. This stupid storm is just sitting on top of us and won't move!!
Beth - Good for you resisting all that food! Sometimes Out of Sight, Out of Mind is the only way to go! Glad your diet angel was around, too! Maybe you could let her moonlight in Texas??????
Joyce - You be careful with all that baking! You have been doing really well these past few weeks. Don't sabatoge your efforts now! Get out your low point munchies to keep around while you are baking.
Carol - What's going on? I have been thinking about you. Still sending prayers and good vibes. Any word on the surgery yet? I know you are really bummed out about all this cr*p. Sending you lots of (((((((((hugs)))))))))! Check in when you can.
Gotta go, girls. Have a great week-end.
Rymsh
06-08-2001, 04:25 PM
Hi everyone! TGIF!
I have to tell a funny story on myself. This morning I was getting ready for work (about 5AM) and had finished drying my hair. I have this hair spray that has a citrus smell, but as I sprayed it on my hair this morning I thought it smelled kind of funny. So, I looked at the container- and instead of picking up the hair spray, I had just sprayed my hair with Epil Stop hair remover!! :eek: Trust me on this- there is NOTHING on earth that will wake you up faster than realizing you've just sprayed hair remover on your head! I got it off real quick- thank heaven it doesn't work very fast!:dizzy:
Merri , congrats on the fantastic 3 pound loss, but about rewarding yourself afterwards with pizza and cheesecake...:nono: . Doing that sort of thing is what keeps us all making Weight Watcher's wealthy!!! Next time reward yourself by putting the money you would have spent on the pizza and cheesecake in a jar and save it towards a special outfit, or a massage, or a new hairdo- or whatever, as long as it's not a food reward! I don't mean to lecture- sorry. I've been on WW since Oct 99- doing it at home since Feb 2000- have been hovering around the -97 mark since Feb or so. I want to lose 20- 25 more- hopefully soon!!!!!
Beth, I have one married daughter, age 32, and a 17 month old grandson who is the joy of my life. I have been separated for 6 years, but my exdh and I are on good terms. I'm an R.N. and work in the office of an allergy and asthma specialist. My husband taught school for 25 years- does that count? And my dd teaches music. Congrats on your remarkable restraint at the food fest!! I loved the story about the shrimp jumping off the table to save you!:lol:
Joyce , I'm glad your mom is well and happy. What a relief that is for you!!! How are things with your sister's health? Are you up to your gills :rolleyes: in fresh fish yet?
Texaslady , have you had to don your snorkle yet? It's lovely here today after a few dreary drizzly days- but nothing like what you've had! Will the weekend find you helping with the finishing touches on dd's home?
Patti, it sounds like you've been working too hard!! Good for you for not letting your weight get away fom you in the midst of it all! Will you have time to relax this weekend? When will ds's car be fixed?
Janet , your sweet email made lots of sense!!! How's the water doing in your area? I hope you enjoy the weekend with your friend- you are so fortunate to have such good friends!
Hi to Jan, Saara, Liz, Kendra, Stamps Rebecca and Linda!
I do want to thank you all for the continued thoughts , hugs and prayers- you have no idea how much it helps! This is going to be a long, stressful week- whatever the outcome, I just want this over so I know whether there's anything to worry about or not!
Well, I really need to run- have a great weekend, everyone!
Carol
I have to tell a funny story on myself. This morning I was getting ready for work (about 5AM) and had finished drying my hair. I have this hair spray that has a citrus smell, but as I sprayed it on my hair this morning I thought it smelled kind of funny. So, I looked at the container- and instead of picking up the hair spray, I had just sprayed my hair with Epil Stop hair remover!! :eek: Trust me on this- there is NOTHING on earth that will wake you up faster than realizing you've just sprayed hair remover on your head! I got it off real quick- thank heaven it doesn't work very fast!:dizzy:
Merri , congrats on the fantastic 3 pound loss, but about rewarding yourself afterwards with pizza and cheesecake...:nono: . Doing that sort of thing is what keeps us all making Weight Watcher's wealthy!!! Next time reward yourself by putting the money you would have spent on the pizza and cheesecake in a jar and save it towards a special outfit, or a massage, or a new hairdo- or whatever, as long as it's not a food reward! I don't mean to lecture- sorry. I've been on WW since Oct 99- doing it at home since Feb 2000- have been hovering around the -97 mark since Feb or so. I want to lose 20- 25 more- hopefully soon!!!!!
Beth, I have one married daughter, age 32, and a 17 month old grandson who is the joy of my life. I have been separated for 6 years, but my exdh and I are on good terms. I'm an R.N. and work in the office of an allergy and asthma specialist. My husband taught school for 25 years- does that count? And my dd teaches music. Congrats on your remarkable restraint at the food fest!! I loved the story about the shrimp jumping off the table to save you!:lol:
Joyce , I'm glad your mom is well and happy. What a relief that is for you!!! How are things with your sister's health? Are you up to your gills :rolleyes: in fresh fish yet?
Texaslady , have you had to don your snorkle yet? It's lovely here today after a few dreary drizzly days- but nothing like what you've had! Will the weekend find you helping with the finishing touches on dd's home?
Patti, it sounds like you've been working too hard!! Good for you for not letting your weight get away fom you in the midst of it all! Will you have time to relax this weekend? When will ds's car be fixed?
Janet , your sweet email made lots of sense!!! How's the water doing in your area? I hope you enjoy the weekend with your friend- you are so fortunate to have such good friends!
Hi to Jan, Saara, Liz, Kendra, Stamps Rebecca and Linda!
I do want to thank you all for the continued thoughts , hugs and prayers- you have no idea how much it helps! This is going to be a long, stressful week- whatever the outcome, I just want this over so I know whether there's anything to worry about or not!
Well, I really need to run- have a great weekend, everyone!
Carol
Rymsh
06-08-2001, 04:27 PM
Texaslady , it looks like we were posting at the same time- you answered all my questions before I even asked them!:lol: Thanks for the hugs- I needed that!
Carol
Carol
Kudzu
06-08-2001, 05:06 PM
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Carol...you MADE my day! I was sitting here reading with my mouth wide open...my eyes as big as saucers...and then I got so tickled I almost fell out of my chair. What a hoot!! Of course, I would NOT be laughing hysterically if this story had ended differently. I'm glad you were able to wash it off before anything happened. I knew where you were going with the story as I was reading, but I would have never guessed you were going to say you used hair remover. I agree with what you said... :eek: :eek:
I also loved the suggestion you gave to Merri about putting the money that she would have spent into a jar for a non-food reward. What a great idea!!
Texaslady, your wise wisdom to Patti really hit home with me. You said, "To me, not gaining is almost as important as losing." I have been eating so much the last few days. I really think TOM has something to do with my hunger. Your words helped me to realize that I have got to get a grip before I gain those seven pounds back that I lost in May. Those seven pounds don't sound like much, but if I can lose that small amount for 10 months, that will be 70 pounds gone...in case all you teachers out there couldn't figure that out! :D
Back to work...have a great weekend!
Janet (Kudzu)
Carol...you MADE my day! I was sitting here reading with my mouth wide open...my eyes as big as saucers...and then I got so tickled I almost fell out of my chair. What a hoot!! Of course, I would NOT be laughing hysterically if this story had ended differently. I'm glad you were able to wash it off before anything happened. I knew where you were going with the story as I was reading, but I would have never guessed you were going to say you used hair remover. I agree with what you said... :eek: :eek:
I also loved the suggestion you gave to Merri about putting the money that she would have spent into a jar for a non-food reward. What a great idea!!
Texaslady, your wise wisdom to Patti really hit home with me. You said, "To me, not gaining is almost as important as losing." I have been eating so much the last few days. I really think TOM has something to do with my hunger. Your words helped me to realize that I have got to get a grip before I gain those seven pounds back that I lost in May. Those seven pounds don't sound like much, but if I can lose that small amount for 10 months, that will be 70 pounds gone...in case all you teachers out there couldn't figure that out! :D
Back to work...have a great weekend!
Janet (Kudzu)
justliz
06-09-2001, 06:05 AM
Hey, everyone! I hope you haven't forgotten me!
I really do not know what has gotten into me lately. Been in kind of a funk, feeling like I am in the bottom of a hole and having a hard time crawling out of it. This is kind of unusual for me and I don't like it one bit.
So, like the analytical person that I am, I did a bit of soul searching and realized a couple of things
1. I haven't been wonderfully OP for quite a while so I was feeling bad about that.
2. It is about a year since stbx left. Even though I feel like I have adjusted to the single life relatively well maybe some of the old emotions are resurfacing.
3. Having had decided that I would like to enter the dating scene again, the old self esteme issues really are hiting me hard again. So of course that makes me eat all the more!
I apologize to eveyone for venting like this. Everyone here has always been so supportive. I have always felt that you all really "understood" in ways that even my closest friend doesn't (I love her dearly but she has never even had to try on a size larger than a 10 in all her 47 years)
I haven't had a chance to read all the older posts to catch up on the latest news about everyone. I do admit that I was roaring when I read Carol's latest though. Did you get it off your head in time?
Thanks for letting me vent. I have a lot of yardwork to do. I fond out that I really love my garden and look forward to working in it so there is a smile on my face right now.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone
Liz
I really do not know what has gotten into me lately. Been in kind of a funk, feeling like I am in the bottom of a hole and having a hard time crawling out of it. This is kind of unusual for me and I don't like it one bit.
So, like the analytical person that I am, I did a bit of soul searching and realized a couple of things
1. I haven't been wonderfully OP for quite a while so I was feeling bad about that.
2. It is about a year since stbx left. Even though I feel like I have adjusted to the single life relatively well maybe some of the old emotions are resurfacing.
3. Having had decided that I would like to enter the dating scene again, the old self esteme issues really are hiting me hard again. So of course that makes me eat all the more!
I apologize to eveyone for venting like this. Everyone here has always been so supportive. I have always felt that you all really "understood" in ways that even my closest friend doesn't (I love her dearly but she has never even had to try on a size larger than a 10 in all her 47 years)
I haven't had a chance to read all the older posts to catch up on the latest news about everyone. I do admit that I was roaring when I read Carol's latest though. Did you get it off your head in time?
Thanks for letting me vent. I have a lot of yardwork to do. I fond out that I really love my garden and look forward to working in it so there is a smile on my face right now.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone
Liz
chamois
06-09-2001, 11:28 AM
Good Morning Ladies!
I'm getting cabin fever with all of this rain! It is flooding here and I am hoping to get out in time to buy some groceries. I think we will be stuck in the house for a while. I need some more fruit, veggies and low point stuff. Doesn't look like this storm system is in a hurry to go anywhere. :(
Looks like I really started something with the teacher stuff. :o OK - You are ALL declared honorary teachers! (Don't get TOO excited - we don't get paid much! :lol: )
Carol - You had me falling off my chair laughing with that hair spray story!!!! I'd probably do the same thing at 5AM. My eyes don't open that early!
Liz - Welcome back! No apology needed. You are on the right track with your soul searching and getting back with the group. Keep that smile on your face and get back OP! ;)
Hope everyone has a great OP weekend. One week from today dh and I are flying to Arizona. We will be renting a car and driving all around to see the sights. Hopefully it is NOT raining there!
Beth
:wave:
I'm getting cabin fever with all of this rain! It is flooding here and I am hoping to get out in time to buy some groceries. I think we will be stuck in the house for a while. I need some more fruit, veggies and low point stuff. Doesn't look like this storm system is in a hurry to go anywhere. :(
Looks like I really started something with the teacher stuff. :o OK - You are ALL declared honorary teachers! (Don't get TOO excited - we don't get paid much! :lol: )
Carol - You had me falling off my chair laughing with that hair spray story!!!! I'd probably do the same thing at 5AM. My eyes don't open that early!
Liz - Welcome back! No apology needed. You are on the right track with your soul searching and getting back with the group. Keep that smile on your face and get back OP! ;)
Hope everyone has a great OP weekend. One week from today dh and I are flying to Arizona. We will be renting a car and driving all around to see the sights. Hopefully it is NOT raining there!
Beth
:wave:
gmalil
06-09-2001, 12:31 PM
I just got back from weigh in and was feeling really great! I lost 1.4 lbs.
Then I got to thinking about the 10% goal, and my 10 pound star etc.... and things just didn't add up.
they are doing very strange math down there!
Turns out that they are not subtracting from my original weight, but somehow, thru my gains and losses, I have gotten credit for losing more than I actually have.
I need to go back and talk to them. According to my calculations, I didn't deserve my 10 pound star!:?:
Oh dear..:cry:
I'm going to go back and talk to the leader, she should be thru with the next group by the time I get there.
:cry:
You would think I would have figured this out before now!
DUH!!
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:o
Joyce
Then I got to thinking about the 10% goal, and my 10 pound star etc.... and things just didn't add up.
they are doing very strange math down there!
Turns out that they are not subtracting from my original weight, but somehow, thru my gains and losses, I have gotten credit for losing more than I actually have.
I need to go back and talk to them. According to my calculations, I didn't deserve my 10 pound star!:?:
Oh dear..:cry:
I'm going to go back and talk to the leader, she should be thru with the next group by the time I get there.
:cry:
You would think I would have figured this out before now!
DUH!!
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:o
Joyce
merri24
06-09-2001, 05:10 PM
Hi Ladies....
I meant to write more before but didn't have time so here goes....
I just got back from helping out at my sisters camp and was outdoors all morning and got burnt on my arms and face - I am SOOO white!!! I'll have to start going tanning or I am going to be in some trouble when I go to New Orleans in a week - Ugh!!! I had a scare this past year because I was tanning so much last summer, they had to remove a mole because they thought it might be cancerious but it ended up being fine.... Thank God!!!
Kudzu I'm going to New Orleans on the 18th and coming back that Friday not staying too long, but that's probably a good thing - don't have too much cash to spend!! I wanted to be below 200 at this time, but I've been kind of lazy on the weight loss trail. I'm hoping to meet some sexy southern men while I'm there, sick of being single.
Carol Thanks for the idea on the money - I think what I might do is keep a Lifetime Member jar and put some money in it every week and wont spend it until I get to goal. I'm glad you got that epil stuff off your hair - I would have absolutely died! :o
Liz Here's a little smile for you :D .... I totally know where your coming from - I am in my mid-twenties and both of my best friends are wearing size 4's and 6's and whenever we go to clubs they are the first to be looked at while I feel like I am their "fat friend", even though I know they don't think that. When it comes to men I have the hardest time in finding one, but I have to say since I have been at WW I have increased my self esteem a whole bunch and have even caught a guys eye from time to time. Cheer up women because you can do it and we'll always be here to cry on or yell at if you need to!!!
Well, I better go... Hope you all are doing well this week!! :smug:
Merri
236/209/140
I meant to write more before but didn't have time so here goes....
I just got back from helping out at my sisters camp and was outdoors all morning and got burnt on my arms and face - I am SOOO white!!! I'll have to start going tanning or I am going to be in some trouble when I go to New Orleans in a week - Ugh!!! I had a scare this past year because I was tanning so much last summer, they had to remove a mole because they thought it might be cancerious but it ended up being fine.... Thank God!!!
Kudzu I'm going to New Orleans on the 18th and coming back that Friday not staying too long, but that's probably a good thing - don't have too much cash to spend!! I wanted to be below 200 at this time, but I've been kind of lazy on the weight loss trail. I'm hoping to meet some sexy southern men while I'm there, sick of being single.
Carol Thanks for the idea on the money - I think what I might do is keep a Lifetime Member jar and put some money in it every week and wont spend it until I get to goal. I'm glad you got that epil stuff off your hair - I would have absolutely died! :o
Liz Here's a little smile for you :D .... I totally know where your coming from - I am in my mid-twenties and both of my best friends are wearing size 4's and 6's and whenever we go to clubs they are the first to be looked at while I feel like I am their "fat friend", even though I know they don't think that. When it comes to men I have the hardest time in finding one, but I have to say since I have been at WW I have increased my self esteem a whole bunch and have even caught a guys eye from time to time. Cheer up women because you can do it and we'll always be here to cry on or yell at if you need to!!!
Well, I better go... Hope you all are doing well this week!! :smug:
Merri
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Linda Jean
06-10-2001, 01:43 AM
Well, thanks to Suzanne's patient help, I am able to post again as Linda Jean--hooray!
Merri, I think your idea of keeping a "lifetime" jar into which you will put money is a great idea -- you can use it to buy some skinny jeans when you reach goal. A very good plan!
Carol, I about flipped OUT when I read you sprayed hair remover on your hair instead of hair spray -- I had thought you were going to say that you picked up a can of Raid or something, but **hair remover--** Oh, my gosh!!! You must have been panic-stricken until you got it off and saw that it hadn't done the job on your scalp. Thanks for the chuckle. (I like the person you are, Carol.) <HUG!>
AndJOYce, kudos to *you* for admitting to the girls the mixup at the WI's. My admiration for you just shot up yet another notch.... I am so proud of you that you are continuing to lose; I could take some lessons from you about now.
Liz, I am sorry that you have been feeling blue--that is such a hard place to be,isn't it. I think that your starting to post again here is a good first step; don't let *anyone* break your stride; depend on this wonderful group of encouraging ladies for your daily dose of positiveness! I know how you must be feeling about being down on yourself for not sticking to the program -- I haven't been doing it either (and my older sister called me "fat" at her wedding reception today! Maybe that will be the impetus I need....) Anyhow, tomorrow is a brand new day! :)
Beth, how fun it must be to be looking forward to the trip you and dh are taking! We love to travel too; the US is a beautiful place to see! Hope you have a wonderful, safe trip.
Janet, I agree with you. texaslady's statement to Patti that not gaining is as good as losing was a great concept, and I think that you are doing very well in keeping those seven pounds off. Good for you!!! I just so seem to be stuck in neutral, here -- not losing but gaining!
Have a blessed Sunday, everyone.
Merri, I think your idea of keeping a "lifetime" jar into which you will put money is a great idea -- you can use it to buy some skinny jeans when you reach goal. A very good plan!
Carol, I about flipped OUT when I read you sprayed hair remover on your hair instead of hair spray -- I had thought you were going to say that you picked up a can of Raid or something, but **hair remover--** Oh, my gosh!!! You must have been panic-stricken until you got it off and saw that it hadn't done the job on your scalp. Thanks for the chuckle. (I like the person you are, Carol.) <HUG!>
AndJOYce, kudos to *you* for admitting to the girls the mixup at the WI's. My admiration for you just shot up yet another notch.... I am so proud of you that you are continuing to lose; I could take some lessons from you about now.
Liz, I am sorry that you have been feeling blue--that is such a hard place to be,isn't it. I think that your starting to post again here is a good first step; don't let *anyone* break your stride; depend on this wonderful group of encouraging ladies for your daily dose of positiveness! I know how you must be feeling about being down on yourself for not sticking to the program -- I haven't been doing it either (and my older sister called me "fat" at her wedding reception today! Maybe that will be the impetus I need....) Anyhow, tomorrow is a brand new day! :)
Beth, how fun it must be to be looking forward to the trip you and dh are taking! We love to travel too; the US is a beautiful place to see! Hope you have a wonderful, safe trip.
Janet, I agree with you. texaslady's statement to Patti that not gaining is as good as losing was a great concept, and I think that you are doing very well in keeping those seven pounds off. Good for you!!! I just so seem to be stuck in neutral, here -- not losing but gaining!
Have a blessed Sunday, everyone.
Rymsh
06-10-2001, 07:08 AM
Good morning!! We are having the most beautiful weather this weekend!! Today is supposed to get a little hot (90 or so) but it's been all blue skies and sunshine.
Speaking of weather, I worry about how our Texas girls, Jan and Texaslady, are faring with the awful rains there. Especially Texaslady, who lives in Houston where the worst has been. Let us hear from you as soon as you can, my friends!
Liz , I wish we could all give you a big hug to help you out of your funk! It's so hard to stay op when you are fighting other internal battles!!! All you can do is do your best, and remember that overeating when you are stressed may help for the moment, but all it really does is give you one more stress to deal with (beating yourself up). I can empathize with what you are going thru with the adjustment to being single. I've been separated for 6 years, with no thoughts on the part of either of us about ever getting back together. I've "adjusted" fine, for the most part- but after 29 years as part of a "we", there are times when the lonliness of being an "I" is overwhelming. Right now, with the medical worries I'm dealing with, I would give everything I have to come home to a hug, or dinner started, or the trash having been taken out, etc. It's the little things that are the hardest about being alone- the lonliness. Hang in there, Liz- you can get through this. We're all here to help. Your yard work is a great way to work off stress- and it keeps your hands busy so you can't eat!:D
Beth , has the rain let up in your area yet? Your trip to Arizona sounds great!! What will you all be doing while you are there?
Joyce , congrats on the 1.4 pound loss!!! Did you get them straight on what the actual total is? Regardless if it's 10 pounds or not quite, you are going in the right direction, and that's what matters!
Merri , how's the sunburn? Don't forget the #30 sunscreen when you are out in the sun after that scare! How old are the campers at your sister's camp? I'll bet you are getting lots of good exercise!
Linda , pardon my saying so, but I think that was a pretty lousy thing your older sister said to you!!!!After all your hard work, I don't think being 10 pounds over your goal weight could be considered "fat"!!! Is your sister one of these people who can eat anything and everything and still weigh 80 pounds?:?: Thanks for your kind words- they mean a lot coming from a special person like you!
Jan , we haven't heard from you in a couple days. How are things in your part of Texas? I was thinking about your sweet dad the other day- I can't remember specifically what brought him to my mind. I hope he is doing well. Please give him, and your dh, my best.
Janet , what are you up to this weekend, now that you decided not to visit your friend? What's going on with your dd these days?
Texaslady , I hope your home- and your dd's new home- are dry and safe. I saw on the news that a lot of the highhways were closed off and on. Were you able to get to work Friday? I actually hope you didn't have to in all that mess!
Saara , how are your preparations for the move to Utah coming? I am so excited for you- it will be such an adventure!
Rebecca, Stamps & Kendra , where are you ladies? Stop by and check in with us! Hmmm- I feel like I've missed someone else, but I can't think who- so hi to anyone I missed.
It's been a quiet weekend. I watched my little sweetie while my sil worked yesterday morning (my dd is in Florida with her dad till Monday night- he had an extra car up here to drive back, so they convoyed down and she'll fly home). Anyhow, my little guy was such an :angel: while I had him- so of course I took him out and bought him some new toys. :rolleyes: Today I might run up to Trader Joes for something to do, but other than that it's laundry and housework 101 on the agenda.
Gotta run- have a great op day, everyone!:wave:
Carol
Speaking of weather, I worry about how our Texas girls, Jan and Texaslady, are faring with the awful rains there. Especially Texaslady, who lives in Houston where the worst has been. Let us hear from you as soon as you can, my friends!
Liz , I wish we could all give you a big hug to help you out of your funk! It's so hard to stay op when you are fighting other internal battles!!! All you can do is do your best, and remember that overeating when you are stressed may help for the moment, but all it really does is give you one more stress to deal with (beating yourself up). I can empathize with what you are going thru with the adjustment to being single. I've been separated for 6 years, with no thoughts on the part of either of us about ever getting back together. I've "adjusted" fine, for the most part- but after 29 years as part of a "we", there are times when the lonliness of being an "I" is overwhelming. Right now, with the medical worries I'm dealing with, I would give everything I have to come home to a hug, or dinner started, or the trash having been taken out, etc. It's the little things that are the hardest about being alone- the lonliness. Hang in there, Liz- you can get through this. We're all here to help. Your yard work is a great way to work off stress- and it keeps your hands busy so you can't eat!:D
Beth , has the rain let up in your area yet? Your trip to Arizona sounds great!! What will you all be doing while you are there?
Joyce , congrats on the 1.4 pound loss!!! Did you get them straight on what the actual total is? Regardless if it's 10 pounds or not quite, you are going in the right direction, and that's what matters!
Merri , how's the sunburn? Don't forget the #30 sunscreen when you are out in the sun after that scare! How old are the campers at your sister's camp? I'll bet you are getting lots of good exercise!
Linda , pardon my saying so, but I think that was a pretty lousy thing your older sister said to you!!!!After all your hard work, I don't think being 10 pounds over your goal weight could be considered "fat"!!! Is your sister one of these people who can eat anything and everything and still weigh 80 pounds?:?: Thanks for your kind words- they mean a lot coming from a special person like you!
Jan , we haven't heard from you in a couple days. How are things in your part of Texas? I was thinking about your sweet dad the other day- I can't remember specifically what brought him to my mind. I hope he is doing well. Please give him, and your dh, my best.
Janet , what are you up to this weekend, now that you decided not to visit your friend? What's going on with your dd these days?
Texaslady , I hope your home- and your dd's new home- are dry and safe. I saw on the news that a lot of the highhways were closed off and on. Were you able to get to work Friday? I actually hope you didn't have to in all that mess!
Saara , how are your preparations for the move to Utah coming? I am so excited for you- it will be such an adventure!
Rebecca, Stamps & Kendra , where are you ladies? Stop by and check in with us! Hmmm- I feel like I've missed someone else, but I can't think who- so hi to anyone I missed.
It's been a quiet weekend. I watched my little sweetie while my sil worked yesterday morning (my dd is in Florida with her dad till Monday night- he had an extra car up here to drive back, so they convoyed down and she'll fly home). Anyhow, my little guy was such an :angel: while I had him- so of course I took him out and bought him some new toys. :rolleyes: Today I might run up to Trader Joes for something to do, but other than that it's laundry and housework 101 on the agenda.
Gotta run- have a great op day, everyone!:wave:
Carol
chamois
06-10-2001, 10:09 AM
Well, it is Sunday morning and still cloudy.:(
We saw a tiny bit of sunshine yesterday and the flood waters went down alot last night. I saw pics on the net of Houston. There are 18 wheelers there with water over the cabs! I also read where a lady drowned in an elevator when it went to the basement floor and stalled. Hope our Houston ladies are OK. The system is now in the Gulf just deciding whether it wants to take another whack at us!
Carol - Wish we had some of your great weather down here. My dh and I are amateur astronomers. We are going to stay a couple of nights at a bed and breakfast that has an observatory. Really looking forward to seeing those dark skies of Arizona. Too many city lights everywhere else. We are also going to see other sites: Anasazi ruins, ancient pueblos, meteor crater, painted desert, petrified forest, etc. We are not going to the Grand Canyon - maybe next trip.
Merri - I live near New Orleans. Where in New Orleans are you going? Hope this storm weather is gone by the time you get here so it won't ruin your stay.
Today is my youngest son's 20th birthday. I can feel my hair getting grayer! :eek:
Have a great OP day!
Beth
:wave:
We saw a tiny bit of sunshine yesterday and the flood waters went down alot last night. I saw pics on the net of Houston. There are 18 wheelers there with water over the cabs! I also read where a lady drowned in an elevator when it went to the basement floor and stalled. Hope our Houston ladies are OK. The system is now in the Gulf just deciding whether it wants to take another whack at us!
Carol - Wish we had some of your great weather down here. My dh and I are amateur astronomers. We are going to stay a couple of nights at a bed and breakfast that has an observatory. Really looking forward to seeing those dark skies of Arizona. Too many city lights everywhere else. We are also going to see other sites: Anasazi ruins, ancient pueblos, meteor crater, painted desert, petrified forest, etc. We are not going to the Grand Canyon - maybe next trip.
Merri - I live near New Orleans. Where in New Orleans are you going? Hope this storm weather is gone by the time you get here so it won't ruin your stay.
Today is my youngest son's 20th birthday. I can feel my hair getting grayer! :eek:
Have a great OP day!
Beth
:wave:
Linda Jean
06-10-2001, 03:13 PM
Carol, Your observation about my sister didn't bother me in the least--she has never really liked me! And no, she struggles with weight problems also, so it's hard to understand why it is that she feels it necessary to make negative comments towards me. When I opened my devotional for the day (which comes through email) today it spoke of the importance of being a forgiving person and not harboring bitterness -- I felt that was written just for me, just now! I want to tell you that I have been praying for you, for your peace of mind, and that you feel surrounded by love. How *fun* that you got to go out and get Little Sweetie some new toys -- just one of the joys of being a grandma, I'm sure.
I baked another batch of PNB cookies last night for the bake sale at church this morning, and I didn't eat even one of them! There were some left over after the sale so I bought them and they are now in the kitchen, but I am *not* going to eat any of them. Dh loves cookies, especially PNB ones, so I am going to give them all to him and ask that he hide them from me to eat himself at his leisure. No reason to just sit here and look at them on the counter. :)
Beth, it is great that you saw to it that the only thing you ate at the "food fest" was a salad and some fruit. I hope by my hanging around you lovely ladies that some of your good eating habits will once again rub off on me--I need a bit of a refresher course!
Have a wonderful Sunday afternoon.
I baked another batch of PNB cookies last night for the bake sale at church this morning, and I didn't eat even one of them! There were some left over after the sale so I bought them and they are now in the kitchen, but I am *not* going to eat any of them. Dh loves cookies, especially PNB ones, so I am going to give them all to him and ask that he hide them from me to eat himself at his leisure. No reason to just sit here and look at them on the counter. :)
Beth, it is great that you saw to it that the only thing you ate at the "food fest" was a salad and some fruit. I hope by my hanging around you lovely ladies that some of your good eating habits will once again rub off on me--I need a bit of a refresher course!
Have a wonderful Sunday afternoon.
gmalil
06-10-2001, 03:20 PM
texaslady
I pray that you and your dd are staying safe and dry! The reports on t.v. are terrible about Houston! let us know when you can.
Carol
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you through this waiting period. I am sorry that you are feeling so alone. I know that your little sweetie must truly brighten your days!
Gotta keep this short, my dgd has Baccalaureate, they call it Senior Dedication now,:?: in less than an hour. Her sister and friend got in last night. they drove all the way from OK city yesterday, a very long day...I must remember that I was young once. :D
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:wave:
Joyce
I pray that you and your dd are staying safe and dry! The reports on t.v. are terrible about Houston! let us know when you can.
Carol
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you through this waiting period. I am sorry that you are feeling so alone. I know that your little sweetie must truly brighten your days!
Gotta keep this short, my dgd has Baccalaureate, they call it Senior Dedication now,:?: in less than an hour. Her sister and friend got in last night. they drove all the way from OK city yesterday, a very long day...I must remember that I was young once. :D
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:wave:
Joyce
gmalil
06-10-2001, 03:38 PM
Guess Linda and I were posting at the same time!
I bought a plate of cookies, but things happened and they ended up in the trash, instead of on my hips. :D
(dgd found a stray hair on the plate) I would have donated the money anyhow , so it all worked out.
My neighbor just called to say the baby skunks are playing on her deck! :eek: don't they know they are nocturnal!!
Must go!! (to church, NOT to see the skunks!)
hi to all!
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:wave:
Joyce
I bought a plate of cookies, but things happened and they ended up in the trash, instead of on my hips. :D
(dgd found a stray hair on the plate) I would have donated the money anyhow , so it all worked out.
My neighbor just called to say the baby skunks are playing on her deck! :eek: don't they know they are nocturnal!!
Must go!! (to church, NOT to see the skunks!)
hi to all!
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:wave:
Joyce
Rymsh
06-11-2001, 03:56 AM
JAN , where are you?:?: I just realized that we haven't heard from you in even longer than I had thought-like since last Tuesday. That's not like you! Is everything okay with you and yours? Check in when you can!
chamois
06-11-2001, 09:59 AM
I'm sooooo bummed out! :( We are totally flooded in! We had over 5 inches of rain last night. The roads are flooded and the rivers and creeks have overflowed. At least Allison has moved on and the rain is out of our area. The flood is not what has me bummed out -- it is my weigh in day! :cry:
I have waited all week to weigh in and see the results of my first week and now I can't go!!!! I have a scale at home but I have vowed not to weight anywhere but at my meeting. I'm just hoping that the water goes down fast enough to make it tonight. There is a 5:30PM and a 7:00PM meeting. Maybe? :^:
(Shame on me for being so upset -- I could be suffering like so many others are with this water. :o )
Beth
I have waited all week to weigh in and see the results of my first week and now I can't go!!!! I have a scale at home but I have vowed not to weight anywhere but at my meeting. I'm just hoping that the water goes down fast enough to make it tonight. There is a 5:30PM and a 7:00PM meeting. Maybe? :^:
(Shame on me for being so upset -- I could be suffering like so many others are with this water. :o )
Beth
texaslady
06-11-2001, 10:52 AM
Good morning, everyone. Here I am at work (shame on me!) but wanted to just log in and thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. It's hard to believe I live in the same city you guys have been seeing on the national news. My end of town - far west - got almost no rain - well, perhaps a few inches - yet 30 miles away the city got 35 inches in just a few hours. I was actually at dd's house Friday night and though they got a lot of rain (about 10-15" overnight), the house was high and dry the next day. My Mom got some water in her garage and kitchen but just enough to get the indoor/ourdoor carpet wet (no padding) and not enough to destroy any drywall, etc. So we are all feeling pretty blessed. Actually, if any of you saw the pics of the freeway with all the submerged 18 wheelers - well, that is the road I take to and from work everyday. Scary, huh?
Looks like it has now blown out of Louisiana too but this morning's weather maps show it in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida now. Looks like it won't come back here again - it came through the city twice - once on its way in from the gulf and again on its back back to the gulf. That's where all the rain came from.
I hear that our building here had 2 feet of water in the basement parking garage but it was all dried out this morning. We have a bayou right behind us so that's where it came from. The huge skyscaper buildings in downtown have as many as two floors of water in their underground parking garages. And of course all the utilities are in the basement so there is no power. Some of our major hospitals also flooded and lost power and had to evacuate patients. What a mess. But today is gorgeous and sunny and the city is on its way up from its collective knees. All downtown buildings, arts centers and courthouses are closed so as least traffic was light this morning! :D
Gotta go for now. Will try to get in again later and address all the posts.
Jan - We need for you to check in. I am worried about you. Hope all is well.
Looks like it has now blown out of Louisiana too but this morning's weather maps show it in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida now. Looks like it won't come back here again - it came through the city twice - once on its way in from the gulf and again on its back back to the gulf. That's where all the rain came from.
I hear that our building here had 2 feet of water in the basement parking garage but it was all dried out this morning. We have a bayou right behind us so that's where it came from. The huge skyscaper buildings in downtown have as many as two floors of water in their underground parking garages. And of course all the utilities are in the basement so there is no power. Some of our major hospitals also flooded and lost power and had to evacuate patients. What a mess. But today is gorgeous and sunny and the city is on its way up from its collective knees. All downtown buildings, arts centers and courthouses are closed so as least traffic was light this morning! :D
Gotta go for now. Will try to get in again later and address all the posts.
Jan - We need for you to check in. I am worried about you. Hope all is well.
Kudzu
06-11-2001, 11:57 AM
Hi everyone. Well, I think it is my turn for all the rain. We have had some rain and flash flooding, but nothing like Louisiana or Texas has experienced. Mostly it has just been dreary outside, but I think that is supposed to change starting tonight. They are predicting quite a bit for my area. I've been really glad that I've had that parking space under the garage, but I felt terrible Friday when my boss had to walk to his truck in the pouring rain, while I stayed nice and dry. I heard about that woman in Texas who drowned in the elevator that accidently went down to the basement of her parking garage. All the deaths have been tragic, but that one really made me think.
I only have a second, but I wanted to check in. I went back and read a couple of the old posts from Jan because it seemed like I remembered her saying that they were going somewhere once she quit her old job...which she did last week. I hope she checks in soon too, but hopefully they are off enjoying themselves.
Carol, I'm thinking about you girl!
Liz, I'm thinking about you too! I can totally relate to what you are feeling right now. I want to send you a private message, but I'm going to have to do it a little later. These girls have already been bored by my story, but I want you to know that you aren't alone.
Merri, good luck finding those sexy, southern men on your trip to New Orleans. We do have some good looking men in the south.
Beth, I hope you make it to your weigh-in. I know you will be disappointed if you have to miss it.
Hi to everyone else. I had better get back to work. More later....
Janet (Kudzu)
I only have a second, but I wanted to check in. I went back and read a couple of the old posts from Jan because it seemed like I remembered her saying that they were going somewhere once she quit her old job...which she did last week. I hope she checks in soon too, but hopefully they are off enjoying themselves.
Carol, I'm thinking about you girl!
Liz, I'm thinking about you too! I can totally relate to what you are feeling right now. I want to send you a private message, but I'm going to have to do it a little later. These girls have already been bored by my story, but I want you to know that you aren't alone.
Merri, good luck finding those sexy, southern men on your trip to New Orleans. We do have some good looking men in the south.
Beth, I hope you make it to your weigh-in. I know you will be disappointed if you have to miss it.
Hi to everyone else. I had better get back to work. More later....
Janet (Kudzu)
JanetMae
06-11-2001, 01:01 PM
Hi all! Sorry to be gone so long, sure didn't mean to worry anyone; have been out of town every day since last Tues. Then we spent the weekend at a family reunion, and just got back last night.
Texaslady, I am SO glad that you and yours made it through this ok! The pics in the papers and on tv were just awful, and I was hoping and praying that y'all weren't caught up in that. I heard that the Katy Freeway was bad, but I knew you wouldn't take unnecessary risks ... Re: the office cleanup, yes indeed, am finding all kinds of artifacts; I am such a packrat! Am trying to be sensible and throw stuff out, but it's not easy! (Yeah, like I'm really going to need that student practice book for a test the state discontinued 20 years ago! Or one broken earring, plastic keyrings, and chipped mugs. And re: the theme, it was MASH, for Miracles Are Started Here. We had T-shirts made, and I painted signs on canvas that we hung on our tent, which was full of props relating to the show. It was really fun!
Beth, a belated welcome! So glad you've joined us. Sorry to hear about the weather; don't risk going out this evening to your meeting, if it's at all dangerous. Won't there be another one somewhere later in the week? And major kudos to you for planning ahead and making it through the food fest w/flying colors! Way to go! btw, please check your private messages for details about our mini-reunion in September; hope you can come!
Carol, I am so sorry to hear that you'll need surgery for that biopsy. But like everyone here, I agree, I just have a feeling that it will turn out fine. We will all be sending good thoughts your way. And what a story about the hair remover!! My gosh! Thank goodness you were able to wash it out in time!!
Janet, what a great boss you have! Sounds like he really values his staff, too. I'm sure he must be *very* grateful to have you on staff!
Linda, I'm a big fan of fish tacos too. We've been enjoying the Alaskan halibut that's been on sale lately, and making fresh pico de gallo from our tomato garden.
JOYce, how did the Baccalaureate go? That is so funny about the cookies; good for you for throwing them out. Congrats on the 1.4 loss!
Liz, of course we remember you, and are so glad to hear from you again. I'm sorry you're feeling depressed lately; sure hope the garden work helped you feel better. (It usually lifts my spirits, I know.) The important thing is that you haven't given up, which shows in your coming back here. Stay with us; we're all on your side, and you're so right, we know just how it feels to go on this journey. You can do it!!
Linda, all *right*, not even ONE pnb cookie! Looks like this group is really winning the Battle of the Cookies!! (and shrimp remoulade, etc.!) And this war is fought one cookie at a time, as we all know so well. Sorry to hear your sister isn't being supportive; but I totally agree with you, it's best to forgive and move on. btw, Did you find anything at that sale the other day?
Merri, a sunburn, ouch! Have you tried Banana Boat sunscreen? I wear like a 50-something SPF in that; my dermatologist recommended it. In fact, he says to wear it every day, whether planning to be outside or not. Be sure to wear a hat when you go to New Orleans next week, and have a terrific time!
Patti, so glad that you'll be able to make the steamboat thing; sure hope your dh is able to as well! Don't worry about not having lost recently, now, I agree w/the others, maintaining is a victory as well. You'll start heading down the scale again soon, I'm sure!
Carol, Texaslady, and Janet, thanks so much for thinking of Dad; will send him your greetings. He's in Florida now with my sister, and having a great time swimming, going out in the boat, and being treated like royalty by my sister and her sweet dh, and all their friends. The hard part will be getting him to come back home!! He'll be there until mid-July; I miss him already, though.
Hi to Rebecca, Stamps, Saara and Kendra; hope all is well. Have a great Monday!!
Regards,
Jan
Texaslady, I am SO glad that you and yours made it through this ok! The pics in the papers and on tv were just awful, and I was hoping and praying that y'all weren't caught up in that. I heard that the Katy Freeway was bad, but I knew you wouldn't take unnecessary risks ... Re: the office cleanup, yes indeed, am finding all kinds of artifacts; I am such a packrat! Am trying to be sensible and throw stuff out, but it's not easy! (Yeah, like I'm really going to need that student practice book for a test the state discontinued 20 years ago! Or one broken earring, plastic keyrings, and chipped mugs. And re: the theme, it was MASH, for Miracles Are Started Here. We had T-shirts made, and I painted signs on canvas that we hung on our tent, which was full of props relating to the show. It was really fun!
Beth, a belated welcome! So glad you've joined us. Sorry to hear about the weather; don't risk going out this evening to your meeting, if it's at all dangerous. Won't there be another one somewhere later in the week? And major kudos to you for planning ahead and making it through the food fest w/flying colors! Way to go! btw, please check your private messages for details about our mini-reunion in September; hope you can come!
Carol, I am so sorry to hear that you'll need surgery for that biopsy. But like everyone here, I agree, I just have a feeling that it will turn out fine. We will all be sending good thoughts your way. And what a story about the hair remover!! My gosh! Thank goodness you were able to wash it out in time!!
Janet, what a great boss you have! Sounds like he really values his staff, too. I'm sure he must be *very* grateful to have you on staff!
Linda, I'm a big fan of fish tacos too. We've been enjoying the Alaskan halibut that's been on sale lately, and making fresh pico de gallo from our tomato garden.
JOYce, how did the Baccalaureate go? That is so funny about the cookies; good for you for throwing them out. Congrats on the 1.4 loss!
Liz, of course we remember you, and are so glad to hear from you again. I'm sorry you're feeling depressed lately; sure hope the garden work helped you feel better. (It usually lifts my spirits, I know.) The important thing is that you haven't given up, which shows in your coming back here. Stay with us; we're all on your side, and you're so right, we know just how it feels to go on this journey. You can do it!!
Linda, all *right*, not even ONE pnb cookie! Looks like this group is really winning the Battle of the Cookies!! (and shrimp remoulade, etc.!) And this war is fought one cookie at a time, as we all know so well. Sorry to hear your sister isn't being supportive; but I totally agree with you, it's best to forgive and move on. btw, Did you find anything at that sale the other day?
Merri, a sunburn, ouch! Have you tried Banana Boat sunscreen? I wear like a 50-something SPF in that; my dermatologist recommended it. In fact, he says to wear it every day, whether planning to be outside or not. Be sure to wear a hat when you go to New Orleans next week, and have a terrific time!
Patti, so glad that you'll be able to make the steamboat thing; sure hope your dh is able to as well! Don't worry about not having lost recently, now, I agree w/the others, maintaining is a victory as well. You'll start heading down the scale again soon, I'm sure!
Carol, Texaslady, and Janet, thanks so much for thinking of Dad; will send him your greetings. He's in Florida now with my sister, and having a great time swimming, going out in the boat, and being treated like royalty by my sister and her sweet dh, and all their friends. The hard part will be getting him to come back home!! He'll be there until mid-July; I miss him already, though.
Hi to Rebecca, Stamps, Saara and Kendra; hope all is well. Have a great Monday!!
Regards,
Jan
Kudzu
06-11-2001, 03:25 PM
Jan, I'm glad you posted and that we now know you are okay. I'm glad that it was what I hoped...that you were off having a good time! That is great about your dad being in Florida. I know you will miss him, but I know your sister will enjoy her time with him...and vice versa.
I went to visit my mom at lunch, and she was talking about my 19 year old nephew. I had forgotten that he was in Houston during all the flooding. He had gone to Mexico on a mission trip. While they were in Houston, they heard that the father of the Minister of Music at their church here at home had been killed in Texas. It seems that this boy's parents were here visiting and headed back home to Houston. They got into some of the heavy rains and they think that he lost control of his vehicle. The Minister of Music's father was killed and his mother was injured. A man witnessed the accident and stopped to help. A car hit him as he was trying to help and he was also killed. The choir from my nephew's church in Madison drove over to Houston to sing at the funeral. The night they checked in, they heard this loud noise as they slept. The motel where they were staying had a flat roof and it had partially collapsed from the weight of the standing rain water. My brother and my other nephew were supposed to be in Lafayette, LA for a soccer tournament but it was cancelled. My SIL and my niece were in Dallas for my niece's soccer tournament, but she said that they didn't get much rain. Thankfully, everyone is back home safe and sound. I guess I really need to pay more attention to my family's comings and goings. I think my mother had told me about all these trips, but apparently I was only half listening.
Sorry...I didn't mean to bore y'all with that story.
Janet (Kudzu)
I went to visit my mom at lunch, and she was talking about my 19 year old nephew. I had forgotten that he was in Houston during all the flooding. He had gone to Mexico on a mission trip. While they were in Houston, they heard that the father of the Minister of Music at their church here at home had been killed in Texas. It seems that this boy's parents were here visiting and headed back home to Houston. They got into some of the heavy rains and they think that he lost control of his vehicle. The Minister of Music's father was killed and his mother was injured. A man witnessed the accident and stopped to help. A car hit him as he was trying to help and he was also killed. The choir from my nephew's church in Madison drove over to Houston to sing at the funeral. The night they checked in, they heard this loud noise as they slept. The motel where they were staying had a flat roof and it had partially collapsed from the weight of the standing rain water. My brother and my other nephew were supposed to be in Lafayette, LA for a soccer tournament but it was cancelled. My SIL and my niece were in Dallas for my niece's soccer tournament, but she said that they didn't get much rain. Thankfully, everyone is back home safe and sound. I guess I really need to pay more attention to my family's comings and goings. I think my mother had told me about all these trips, but apparently I was only half listening.
Sorry...I didn't mean to bore y'all with that story.
Janet (Kudzu)
texaslady
06-11-2001, 05:11 PM
Yea! "Linda Jean" is back! I'm glad you got it straightened out. Now that you are "Linda" again, I just HAVE to ask where did the username Figgie come from? Sorry your sister has to be so negative. I expect its just jealousy on her part since you have been so successful, but it was still wrong for her to act like that. I hope your dh found a good hiding place for the leftover cookies! Good for you for recognizing that red light and getting it out of your path.
Beth - I hope you and your dh have a wonderful time in Arizona. I know you will. But you absolutely MUST go back and visit the Grand Canyon someday soon! It is the most spectacular place I have even been - absolutely awe-inspiring. The darkness should be wonderful for star gazing. I find that even the short distance I live from the city proper makes a huge difference in viewing the night sky. And, as I have mentioned here before, we are priviledged to share in spectacular sunsets most evenings. I hope you can get to a meeting. I know you are on a "high" and want to see how well you are doing. Hopefully, you can make one soon - good luck on your WI.
Jan - Well, thank goodness you checked in. We were worried about you and your family. I was wondering how you were going to manage caring for your Dad while you are temporarily out of commission later this month - and now I know! :D I know both he and your sister are having a wonderful time. Will you & your dh be able to get to Florida again this year? I bet your scallop supply is dwindling by now and needs to be restocked!
Merri - Well, I guess New Orleans seems to be the place to be on this board! Have a good time and Jan's advice was very good - wear a hat and lots of sunscreen. We are closer to the Equator than you are now and you will burn to a crispy critter if you aren't careful. And Jan practices what she preaches - you need only look at the pics from our 3FC get together to see Miss Jan in her very stylist HAT she wore when we went to Mexico!
Carol - Like everyone else, I about fell out of my chair over your hair spray story! Boy, I bet you didn't know you could move that fast! Thanks for worrying about me and calling to check on my welfare - that's so sweet, especially with all you have on your plate these days. Still praying and sending good vibes your way.
Liz - I am so sorry you are in a bad place right now. You have already made progress by coming back in here to post and get support. I will bet there was a time not too long ago when you wouldn't have "stopped" so quickly. Success is measured in very small steps. Realizing that you are not OP and taking time to stop and think about why tells me that you really do want to succeed. You just hang in there and take it one minute at a time. Gardening is a good thing for you to do. Takes you out of the house and away from the kitchen.
Joyce - I think that diet angel must have been lurking around your house when you pitched the PNB cookies! Now I told her to stop in Texas and she went straight to California! Guess she didn't want to get wet! I am proud of you for owning up to the WW personnel about their strange math - took courage to do that. Congrats.
Kudzu - Wow, your family has had quite the adventures. Glad everyone made it home OK. Be careful going out to your car if it's parked in an undergrand garage when it's been pouring rain for hours! That story was a real tragedy - especially since she was only going to the garage to move her car because the building people made an intercom annoucement that people should go move their cars because the garage was flooding! I drove my boss into downtown Houston a little while ago to see if he could file some things at the Courthouse and every undergrand garage has these huge hoses coming out of them pumping out water. I seriously doubt downtown will be ready to re-open tomorrow. Plus, lots of traffic lights are out, too.
Well girls I will get out of here for now. Everyone take care.
Beth - I hope you and your dh have a wonderful time in Arizona. I know you will. But you absolutely MUST go back and visit the Grand Canyon someday soon! It is the most spectacular place I have even been - absolutely awe-inspiring. The darkness should be wonderful for star gazing. I find that even the short distance I live from the city proper makes a huge difference in viewing the night sky. And, as I have mentioned here before, we are priviledged to share in spectacular sunsets most evenings. I hope you can get to a meeting. I know you are on a "high" and want to see how well you are doing. Hopefully, you can make one soon - good luck on your WI.
Jan - Well, thank goodness you checked in. We were worried about you and your family. I was wondering how you were going to manage caring for your Dad while you are temporarily out of commission later this month - and now I know! :D I know both he and your sister are having a wonderful time. Will you & your dh be able to get to Florida again this year? I bet your scallop supply is dwindling by now and needs to be restocked!
Merri - Well, I guess New Orleans seems to be the place to be on this board! Have a good time and Jan's advice was very good - wear a hat and lots of sunscreen. We are closer to the Equator than you are now and you will burn to a crispy critter if you aren't careful. And Jan practices what she preaches - you need only look at the pics from our 3FC get together to see Miss Jan in her very stylist HAT she wore when we went to Mexico!
Carol - Like everyone else, I about fell out of my chair over your hair spray story! Boy, I bet you didn't know you could move that fast! Thanks for worrying about me and calling to check on my welfare - that's so sweet, especially with all you have on your plate these days. Still praying and sending good vibes your way.
Liz - I am so sorry you are in a bad place right now. You have already made progress by coming back in here to post and get support. I will bet there was a time not too long ago when you wouldn't have "stopped" so quickly. Success is measured in very small steps. Realizing that you are not OP and taking time to stop and think about why tells me that you really do want to succeed. You just hang in there and take it one minute at a time. Gardening is a good thing for you to do. Takes you out of the house and away from the kitchen.
Joyce - I think that diet angel must have been lurking around your house when you pitched the PNB cookies! Now I told her to stop in Texas and she went straight to California! Guess she didn't want to get wet! I am proud of you for owning up to the WW personnel about their strange math - took courage to do that. Congrats.
Kudzu - Wow, your family has had quite the adventures. Glad everyone made it home OK. Be careful going out to your car if it's parked in an undergrand garage when it's been pouring rain for hours! That story was a real tragedy - especially since she was only going to the garage to move her car because the building people made an intercom annoucement that people should go move their cars because the garage was flooding! I drove my boss into downtown Houston a little while ago to see if he could file some things at the Courthouse and every undergrand garage has these huge hoses coming out of them pumping out water. I seriously doubt downtown will be ready to re-open tomorrow. Plus, lots of traffic lights are out, too.
Well girls I will get out of here for now. Everyone take care.
JanetMae
06-12-2001, 10:37 AM
Janet, what a sad story; I'm sorry your nephew and his friends in the choir had to go through all that. How kind of them, though, to go to Houston to take part in the funeral services. So glad to hear everyone made it home safely!
Texaslady, yep, our scallops from last summer are long gone, but I think we'll have to wait until next summer to go foraging again. The season is in July, so we're not planning a trip out there this year. My sister says they may open the scallop season again on her river by then; it's in a moratorium right now, but they have a huge scallop population already! (Last year we stayed in another town, Steinhatchee.) We are planning a short trip to San Francisco this summer, though!
Beth, I agree with Texaslady, be sure to see the Grand Canyon one of these days! Arizona has magnificent scenery everywhere, though, so I know you'll have a great time wherever you go.
It looks like we're heading towards a second page, so everyone join us again in 50 or more #66!
Regards,
Jan
Texaslady, yep, our scallops from last summer are long gone, but I think we'll have to wait until next summer to go foraging again. The season is in July, so we're not planning a trip out there this year. My sister says they may open the scallop season again on her river by then; it's in a moratorium right now, but they have a huge scallop population already! (Last year we stayed in another town, Steinhatchee.) We are planning a short trip to San Francisco this summer, though!
Beth, I agree with Texaslady, be sure to see the Grand Canyon one of these days! Arizona has magnificent scenery everywhere, though, so I know you'll have a great time wherever you go.
It looks like we're heading towards a second page, so everyone join us again in 50 or more #66!
Regards,
Jan
gmalil
06-12-2001, 01:12 PM
:D
Funny that you should say that about the diet angel,
texaslady because I had the same thoughts...but must say that they weren't PNB cookies, they were some yummy looking chocolate covered crispy things that were sooooo tempting!
Linda's PNB cookies were long gone by the time I got to the table.
Besides, I have had them and they are delicious!
Jan, foraging for scallops!! sounds like that is done in Florida?? YUM! one of my favorites. that is what Mothere was craving when I went to visit her, so we went to Red Lobster , she really enjoyed them, I had a salad with shrimp and lobster.
Lots of comings and goings around here this morning...Melissa went for her 'Senior Clearance' turned in all her books and got clearance that nothing is outstanding or due. so she is free til Thursday morning when all the grad proceedings begin.. oops, there is a mandatory senior photo tomorrow morning...a big panorama with caps and gowns of the whole class.
Senior dedication was disappointing to me. It is no longer called Baccalaureate, and even though it was held in a church, there was no prayer, at all! God was mentioned once as a suggestion to be honored. :( What has this world come to?
Jen and her friends are going to the beach soon,. she needs my help on a surprise for her sis, so better go help.
When they get gone,I'm going shopping for all the festivities!
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:wave:
Joyce
Funny that you should say that about the diet angel,
texaslady because I had the same thoughts...but must say that they weren't PNB cookies, they were some yummy looking chocolate covered crispy things that were sooooo tempting!
Linda's PNB cookies were long gone by the time I got to the table.
Besides, I have had them and they are delicious!
Jan, foraging for scallops!! sounds like that is done in Florida?? YUM! one of my favorites. that is what Mothere was craving when I went to visit her, so we went to Red Lobster , she really enjoyed them, I had a salad with shrimp and lobster.
Lots of comings and goings around here this morning...Melissa went for her 'Senior Clearance' turned in all her books and got clearance that nothing is outstanding or due. so she is free til Thursday morning when all the grad proceedings begin.. oops, there is a mandatory senior photo tomorrow morning...a big panorama with caps and gowns of the whole class.
Senior dedication was disappointing to me. It is no longer called Baccalaureate, and even though it was held in a church, there was no prayer, at all! God was mentioned once as a suggestion to be honored. :( What has this world come to?
Jen and her friends are going to the beach soon,. she needs my help on a surprise for her sis, so better go help.
When they get gone,I'm going shopping for all the festivities!
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:wave:
Joyce