Mel, sorry that I didn't congratulate you on the good job opening the new thread. When I finally got my hi-speed back I somehow missed the whole first page of Alaska. So I ended up driving amongst wildlife alongside Mount Logan, desperately seeking. But now I've found you all, and even arrived in time for the smoked salmon midnight buffet...
Good news that the skin is doing so much better. I hope it makes living on the straight and narrow worthwhile. As for the eyes, do you think maybe they'll clear once the demo next door is over and allergy season ends? And once they're temporarily clear, clean living would make it permanent?
that that does work out. I imagine the perfume problem is pretty bad living where you do. I've noticed that the only thing stinker than a young man hoping to score on the big night out are elderly ladies who've lost most of their sense of smell and just pour it on. I work for a lot of unions, and many of them have a ban on any scent at all at their meetings and functions. Of course there are one or two colleagues who don't get it - "
My perfume smells very good and is very expensive, so it's an exception..."
Painter, I have a feeling you already regret posting that tidy pantry, but it will only get worse. I'm convinced that on the right I spotted a tin of Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk... Hmmm. I'd bet that next time you post a shot like that you'll make sure it has nothing but tinned legumes and spices and whole wheat pasta. Maybe we should all be forced to post shots of our fridges or cupboards as punishment for picking on you.
On another note, I hope it'll be all good news when you see the doctor.
At least you're keeping a close eye on your health, and noticed the change right away.
Meadow, a few years ago I decided to have patches/streaks of blond put into my mostly dark never-dyed hair. At first it didn't seem to take, so the hairdresser decided to give some of it more time. So I know what you're talking about, although mine was probably more tortoiseshell than calico, I hated it on sight, but to my surprise it was very popular with everyone else! And it grew out really well, probably took about 6 months before the last of it was cut off. I guess what I'm saying is why not leave it and see what debvelops? Unless it's truly unflattering, it can be somehow empowering to refuse to "fix" odd haircuts.
Madcat, good to hear your sister's doing so well. Is she one of those incredible people who continue to run and train right through chemo? Although with the heat and smog in TO, maybe any exercise out doors is not a good idea.
Ceejay, good news that Bud is back at last. I have a feeling we won't be hearing much from you until your four days off are up. Enjoy the rest! You've earned it.
Happy, shall we plan to meet somewhere January 1st for a polar bear swim - along with all the lunatics who tempt the heart attack gods every year? After our time swimming in those icy Alaskan lakes, we'll be all set.
Shad, if you think it's cold in Perth, you should visit us here in mid-winter and watch all the runners out in the cold. In 1999 when I trained for a marathon, the first night's clinic it was 30 below plus wind chill, and we were all shocked to find out that we were expected to go out for the planned 10 k run. I forgot I had earrings in and ended up with frostbitten earlobes that swelled up and then peeled - looked rather like tomatillos. By the next week I had proper winter running gear, and never froze anything again. Except, of course, my water bottle. Fixed that by starting out with hot water in the bottle, which I strapped on
under my wind jacket. You may actually find you run a lot faster in the cold - easier to breathe, and if you dress right you should be warmed up within ten minutes of the time you set out.
Holly, which of the paint colours did you end up choosing?
You and your entire town must be relieved that that murderer has been caught. We're just not used to that sort of thing happening.
As for the challenge, it all started when I told Mel I'd quit wine and chocolate if she'd drop the frapps. Apart from a visit to my friend's cottage and 2.5 glasses at a dinner party this week, and a rather shameful episode at DQ, I've been pretty much on track. So both Mel and I have done rather well! Of course today I'm planning to head back up to the cottage, where the wine tap will be turned on again. At least this time the weather should allow us to get some good swimming in. I'll be out of touch until late Saturday or Sunday. (Unless of course the neighbour can't watch the cats - still no okay on that front,
that she'll get back to me soon...)
Later gators!