[Arabella]

Hello, WSW!

Last night was the humungous party for my mom's 90th birthday. It was a huge success -- so many people there that we haven't seen in 20, 30, even 40 years. I'm tired!

This afternoon was a funeral for the baby of a friend, 16-months old. He died on my mom's birthday and then the celebration of his life was in the same place were we celebrated mom's big event last night. Make you wonder, these patterns.

Next weekend is DH's 65th. Not as large a party, thank goodness!

I've had a few (well, four) pounds slippage but am determined to nip that trend in the bud.

I think I smell that veggie pizza is ready. Happy trails, until we meet again.

[wsw]

hello arabella. i'm glad that your mom's birthday party was a huge success.

i'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your friend's baby. these patterns certainly do make you wonder.

stayed op food and exercise-wise. cold weather always adds to my excuses not to do both, so am working on remaining focused.

well, take care, dear queenlies both near and far.

[wsw]

hi arabella. hope your dh's 65th birthday was a smashing success.

merry christmas, dear queenlies!!! i hope everyone is having a lovely holiday. thinking of you all.

[wsw]

hi arabella.

and greetings to all palace dwellers both near and far.

back on track food and exercise-wise after over-indulging a bit on christmas.

take care, all.

[Arabella]

I did mostly ok until DH went away on Friday and then exercise and diet went astray. Mostly back now though.

I took my son, his gf, his son, my niece and her daughter to see the new Hobbit movie at the cinema today. Everyone had a good time, I think.

DH's 65th was a major success, for which I'm glad. Tonight's our 19th anniversary. We're both happy to have a quiet night at home.

Happy New Year, WSW and any other queenly folk that wander through!

[wsw]

happy new year, arabella! glad your dh's 65th was a grand success. happy anniversary!

i had a less than stellar food day yesterday but back on track today.

and happy new year to any other queenlies in or around the palace.

[wsw]

didn't even realize just how long it had been since i visited the royal palace. wanted to stop in and send my greetings to all royals, both near and far. this year has been flying by. haven't been sticking to food plan as well as i would like but have recommitted more staunchly recently, so onward and downward i go. thinking of you all, dear queenlies.

[Arabella]

Sadly, WSW, our group seems to be sputtering to a halt. It's been such a long time since anyone but the two of us posted. I think it may be time to start a new group. I'd love the palace to be here if any of the wandering return but I really think we need more posters. What do you think?

I've been tracking food and exercise on Spark People but haven't joined the forum.

Hope all is well with you!

[wsw]

hi arabella. sadly, i do agree with you. things are going well with me, thanks. hope all is well in your corner of the world. well, take good care of yourself. all the best to you, always.

[Arabella]

I'm sad to close the Palace doors after all this time but we've been rattling around in here and it's getting a little echo-ey.

Incidentally, you could find me as Sirenella on the site I mentioned above. I haven't posted on the forum but would be amenable to doing so. I like the capacity to track food and exercise on that site.

All the best to you as well, WSW. I've valued your friendship over the Palace years.

[wsw]

i too have valued your friendship tremendously over the palace years, arabella!! be happy, and be well.

[Kaye5861]

Hello, its Kaye, now Kaye5861!! I reopened the Palace yesterday and hope you are still recving notices so you will see this post from me! It would be so great if you came by the Palace and checked in!!

All my best!!