Alternachick chat Oct 31 +
 

Good morning chicks :yawn:

As you can see we now have a Holiday Challenge thread :cb:

To keep us on track I have also started a holiday recipe sticky, a tips sticky and a daily exercise challenge sticky.

Together we can make reach our goals and have a fun healthy holiday! :D

(okay, I am turning into a cheeleader...I need some virtual pom poms :lol: )

The Challenge starts tomorrow so everyone have fun tonight -
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! :wizard:

Mauvais, refresh my memory. WHAT are you wearing this evening? :)

I am going as a belly dancer! :)

I am wearing a black velvet stretch top that is trimmed with silver beads, irridescent black/purple beads and silver coins a long flowing skirt trimmed with silver sequins, a purple hip scarf trimmed with silver beads and coins.

Accessories: teardrop shaped bindi with silver rhinestones on my forehead, a layered collar necklace of black/purple irridescent beads, matching earrings- with two matching bracelets that look like beaded black chainmail that start at the wrist and go into a point ten turn into a ring for your middle finger, silver toe ring, metallic purple toe and fingernail polish and smoky/sultry makeup with big red lips -big sexy hair.

Not sure what to wear on my feet yet - I am trying to find some strappy sandals that are not too high heeled. :D

Oh, Mauvais. *swoon* You babe, you. (picture, please!)
Hey, have you used that fabric that you bought yet?

ps Go barefoot. :D

Oh Mauvais that sounds just beautiful! I just love the color purple :smug: Yes, please do post some pictures.

Ellis I can't go barefoot in a bar - lord only knows what is on the floor! :p

Thanks sflake - I will if I get some good pics :)

I just answered the door to a small knight in shining armour, and his sword went right up my nose. Most unpleasant. If he hadn't been so small, I might have struck him.

:lol: :lol: :lol: Ellis, can I come sit in your front yard and just watch you deal with all the goblins that come knocking?

Mauvais, your costume sounds great!

:wave: everyone!

No, but you can come and sit on my verandah, darling. Please leave your weapons at home.

Wow! I gave out candy in my belly dance costume, but it wasn't nearly so involved. I just had my black harem pants and choli trimmed in metallic blue sequins and a purple coin scarf. Maybe if I had gone anywhere important I would have tried harder... sounds like you looked fabulous!

Well I felt fabulous anyway :D

Snort...sword up the nose hehehe. Ellis sorry to laugh at your injury. You should have given him tuna or something in place of the candy. :D

Speaking of tuna treats...last night we took Cody trick or treating, and he went to one house of college guys and they asked 'candy or spinach?' Cody played along and said spinach. He pulled out about 6 big pieces when he dumped his candy out last night. :lol:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY funny!!!!!

We only had 5 kids (3 groups); I was BUMMED!! Our street is too busy so not too many people come...

Mauvais - your costume sounds absolutely beautiful!

Jen - :lol: very cute!

Den - No one really comes to the house so I went out instead. How did DS like trick or treating? or are they both too old now?

Ellis - sorry you got a sword up the nose. :lol:

Hello to all of the chicks! :wave:

Well finally a quite end to a busy week. Went to a hockey game, which was fun - but we lost. Got a chance to see the Blue Man group. If you ever get a chance - GO! They were just amazing!!! Did the trick or treating thing with my sisters (a renisance bar maid, and Magenta from Rocky Horror), my nephew (Dumbo) and a friend from work (a vampire). I was Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas. We had fun. I got to see a kid I used to babysit, who is now 17, taller then me and has a girlfriend. :( It was so great to see him, but it made me feel old. He was only 5 or 6 when I started babysitting. Yesterday was my "little" cousin's 18th birthday. The the kids aren't kids any more.

Today I finally broken down - I got a cell phone. :p Mostly just in case of an emergancy - especially on the long ride to Ohio.

I am determined to get back OP too. so far - I am doing ok I guess.

Have a wonderful day girls!

:mouse:

Um....my claim to fame....one of the Blue Man group is my cousin.

Ruthxxx- cool! :cool:

Hope your nose is okay Ellis! :lol:

Cool costume Squeaker!

Spinach :lol:

Hope you all had a good weekend! :)

DH goes in for his operation this morning :crossed: that everything goes smoothly. I have to go to the hospital to pick him up around 11 a.m..

Squeak, I'm so glad you got a cell phone. They really are great in an emergency, and I feel much safer with one when I'm on a long road trip. :yes:
Just remember, everyone... when you are out with a friend, do NOT hold lengthy and trivial conversations on the damned thing. It's just rude! :mad:
Pardon me... personal rant for the day...

Oh! Hey, Ruthie and Mauvais! :wave:
Mauvais, I'll be saying prayers for your DH. Everything will go well. Try not to worry, hon. :grouphug:

Agree completely, Ellis. To me they should be used just for emergencies - like when we run out of Scotch! I don't have one but am considering it. We get crappy reception here because of all the rocks and hills - damned Canadian Shield!
And that is not a contraceptive!
Mauvais, I hope your DH has a speedy recovery with no male whining!
:wave: to the rest of the Alternachicks. It's Gail Day so I'm on the fly!

Mauvais-Lots of good vibes for you and DH.

Ellis-I AGREE COMPLETELY!!!!

Ruth-COOL COUSIN!! (BOTH of you.) Have fun out and about today.

I went and got my exercise in after dropping DS13 off at school. TIRED now....

Hi everyone,
You probably dont even remember me, it has been so long since I have dropped in to say hello. I am sorry! I am ashamed of myself for that reason and the fact that I have gained some of my weight back, so today I am starting over. Well, not sompletly over, I still have 40 of the original pounds off. I am now, with jeans and sweatshirt on, 230 lbs. So I need to get this butt moving again.
We opened a new Atlantic Superstore in our town and it is much bigger than the other with of course, many more problems and challenges. I have been having a hard time dealing with some of them, but I think I am back on track with that, so now I have to get my life back on track.
I am almost eight months sober now and that part of my life feels great. I have not given up smoking yet, but have set a date for the 16th of this month to give it another try. Another friend is also quiting that day so maybe with support from him we will both be able to do this. I want to feel healthy again, to walk without having to stop to catch my breath, or my heart racing. What a stupid, stupid habit to start. WHY!!! Why did I ever smoke my first cigarette???
Well, I do not have much more to say right now, but I am sure I will have lots of input as I stick close to you girls again. Thanks for being there for me. Luv to you all
Virginia

Hey Virginian :wave:

Welcome back! Don't feel ashamed - it happens to everyone :grouphug: You just need to get back in the saddle again and you are doing so well with quitting drinking :bravo:

Virginia, good going with the sobriety! :grouphug:
Don't stress about the weight loss... it'll come back off, and you'll quit smoking, too!

Den, congrats again on getting to Curves!!

ACK I'm SICK!!!!!

The soot from the fires gave me a very nasty respitory infection. My throat is so swollen that I can't talk.... (no jokes about **** freezing over on that one :) ) I couldn't sleep last night because of all the hacking. I've been soooo good this year about getting sick. I swear Yoga gave me a stronger immunity but now, beaten by some ash. Sigh.

Jessica, I am sorry about your infection. :( Hope you feel better soon!

Virginia, congratulations on the sobriety! Good luck for quitting smoking. YOU CAN DO IT! When you have the mindset, you'll make it. It took me many tries, but I finally quit a few years ago.

Den, congrats on the exercise. You deserve a nap!

Mauv, thoughts and prayers to the hubby! Is it a minor surgery?

Jessica-hope you feel better soon :grouphug:

Den-way to go on the exercise :cp:

Jennifer- DH had surgery on his shoulder which keeps dislocating at random intervals and when he least expects it -it happened 2 weeks ago when he was driving :yikes:

He is home safe and sound and resting - still a little dopey. The fun will begin tomorrow when the freezing wears off and the effects of the anasthetic are completely gone :fr: I picked up some morphine and some painkillers for him from the pharmacy and he can't be alone for the first 24 hours so I am taking tomorrow off work to take care of him.

He will has to be off work for 2-3 weeks and his shoulder has to be completely immobilized. He won't even be able to have a shower so I will have to give him spongebaths - I'll have to dig out my naughty nurse uniform from the back of my closet :devil:

Mauvais-Glad to hear your DH is home and will soon be ready for you to play naughty nurse!!! Sounds like it was a good thing he had that corrected! It must have been pretty scary to have his shoulder go out while he was driving.....

Jessica-Hope your infection gets better soon, what a pain.

Jennifer, Ellis and Mauvais-Thanks for the encouragement!! I have been EXTREMELY sedentary for way too long so I am starting slowly. Hope the endorphins start kicking in soon!!!

Virginia-HI!! Glad to hear that you have been sober for 8 months, that is GREAT!! Good luck with the cigarettes too, although you have proven that you can do it!

Mauvais, so glad your DH's op went well. If his shoulder has to be immobilized, does that mean no sex?! Don't get him too excited with that nurse's uniform. :D

Mauvais - Glad DH is ok. :)

Ellis- you are too funny :lol: I will not be on it while with friends. I don't even plan on giving the number to more then a handful of people.

Den :cb: Way to go on Curves!!!

Ruth - very cool about your cousin. :cool:

Welcome Back Virginia!

Sorry you aren't feeling good Jessica. At least the fires are under control!

Jen - what did Cody end up going trick or treating as? Sorry if you answered, but I don't remember much of anything. :)

Off to do some more painting (ceramics).

:mouse:

Squeaker, he decided to go back to the bag of jelly beans at the last minute. Rob worked really hard making a sign for his back that said Happy Jellyween, and he was still referred to as Balloon Boy by anybody over 50! He was cute, but it was hard to get up and down stairs....he leaned way over a few times cos the bag went almost down to his knees, and we thought he would fall over a couple of times. At least he had lots of padding!

Mauv - when my husband had anasthesia and pain meds, he didn't know where he was or what happened, but he sang every word to Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. If I were you, I'd take pictures or videos, or at least notes! You can have a lot of fun with this in the future... :devil:

PS - To those of you that don't read the announcements on a regular basis, there is an important one about this forum moving, go take a peek!

Speaking as a nurse: sex should be okay, as long as Mauvais is driving.:lol:

Glad he's okay, Mauvais.

:lol: :lol:

Merry, I've been trying to find the right way to say 'that', and gave up. Thanks! ;)

I really don't think sex while driving is a safe thing, operation or not. :nono: Geez, you'd think a nurse would know THAT! ;)

Mauvais, hope DH recovers quickly, for both your sakes!

Virginia, of course we remember you! Congrats on 8 months sober! That's fantastic! Don't sweat the gain....just get back on plan!

:wave: Hi everyone!

Thanks for your well wishes everyone :D

Mauvais~ here's to a speedy recovery :cheers:

Thanks sflake!

BTW did I mention that I love Miss Chris' new pic? Great hair! :D

Eep! Winter is upon us -woke up this morning to -7C and freezing rain -:yikes:

Hi girls!

Mauv - Hope your hubby has a speedy recovery!
Jen - Sounds like an adorable costume. And I didn't read the thing on the forum moving. What a suprise!

I've met M's hunky husband and am sure they will figure out something! I hope he has a speedy recovery and not a lot of pain.
Damned weather! Freezing rain here this afternoon! I am moving into SAD and am looking at light boxes. Does anyone have any recommendations?