Wednesday's Chat ~ April 14th
 

Good Morning All,
Another wonderful WI Wednesday has arrived and I am down another 2.5 pounds. That really seems to be my magic number.. and absolutly no complaints about it ;)
Yesterday was quit hetic, we had to take the new car in for the exterior and interior protection. So I took the van to work and after DH dropped off the new one he came and picked it up. Better him then me driving it because it died on the way home. So he managed to get it home but then it wouldnt start again. There I am stuck at work and him stuck at home..when I got done I managed to get back and I played with it some.. it would start and die start and die.. I'm guessing it's a clogged fuel filter soooooo today I have to run around and see if I can fix this all by my little lonesome. Now I do know a little about cars but I'm hesitant to replace this by myself so wish me luck :lol: At least I have the manual to show me how to do it.
Well I'm off, I have a little time to play this morning before work so I am going to try to catch up on all the posts. I hope everyone has a fantastic day!

Morning Trazzie :wave: Congrats on the 2.5lbs that is great!!! Like you, I know a little about cars, but dont' think I could change that by myself. Good Luck with it. I am sure you will have it running in no time at all!

Well, looks as if it going to be another long dreary day. But that is ok, because for the weekend it is supposed to be sunny and 80 here. I am planning on heading to the beach Saturday afternoon. They are having a huge craft festival there this weekend, and think I will check that out on Sunday. Going to be a nice weekend weather wise. DH has to work all weekend, so no reason to sit around here and miss this beautiful weather! Hope everyone has a great day! :wave: to those yet to check in this morning

Lisa

Morning all!

Trazzie: Good luck with the vehicle!! I know NOTHING about cars... but the BF used to be a GM certified mechanic.... so I don't really have to worry about it.

I'm feeling a bit better today. By the time last night rolled around I was wiped out... the sinus pain was just totally overwhelming me.... I wanted to fall asleep at 8:30 but stayed up to talk to the BF at 9 and even then we didn't talk very long. I'm thinking today won't be nearly as rough... I couldn't even finish pilates last night! Ugh.

The scale is being friendly today, shows I'm down another pound. I'm reluctant to post it though because TOM is due Friday. My weight is always crazy then. We'll see what tomorrow brings ;)

Have a great day everyone!

The only thing I know about cars is the number of a good mechanic! :lol:

Trazzie: :bravo: That is awesome. Sorry about the car troubles.

Mrs H: ooooh a craft festival. I wish we had one around here soon. I am going to a scrapbook convention next month though. I am taking the day off and my best friend and I are going to NH for it. Should be fun.

Shimma: Hope you feel better soon. congrats on that pound!

I am meeting some friends for dinner tonight. I used to work with this group and we meet every few months to gab. It has not been one of my favorite things to do the last couple of times.....they all gab away about their kids etc and no one ever asks me what I am up to :( I guess without having kids they think I have nothing exciting to talk about. Boy that sounded winey!

Well, off to do some work.......

Star: I would love some advise on resumes etc if you have the time. Email me the tips if you want. Everything I have ever heard says that you really should keep it to one page. I sent it off last night and will have to wait and see what happens now. I hate interviewing!!!!!!!! Plus this all kind of stresses me out.

Good Morning All!
It's going to be another busy day for me. I didn't get back on last night to post on yesterdays chat, again.
Leenie, I have my 30th Class Reunion! Geez, doesn't seem like I graduated that long ago....I haven't been to any of the previous ones so this is a big event for me. It's August 7 and I'm determined to be at least 160. I have a really neat dress that I want to wear so that's my goal.

And Brenda, does my 30th reunion say anything about my age??? I'm over 35 too. ;)

Star, I'm trying The Method Pilates. I have a friend that has the Winsor and so will try here tapes to see if I like it better. I just like the whole idea of being on the floor and rolling around stretching :dizzy:

have a great day, all.
Marilyn

Trazzie: Congrats on the 2.5 pounds and sorry to hear about the vehicle. When you get done w/yours you want to come and replace the brakes on my DH car? He's about a little mechanically inclined--as long as someone's standing over his shoulder telling him what to do :lol:

Lisa: I can't wait for the rummage sales and craft sales to open up around here. We had snow Sunday on Easter so I'm figuring it'll be a while. Have fun!

Shimma: sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Did you go to the Dr or is this something you suffer through until it runs its course?

Jane: Sorry to hear your group is so "me" oriented!! Hope tonight is better & good luck w/the resume :)

Well, we passed hunters safety, but DD was so pumped up and also nervous (she said she wanted to ride the bus home after school and then got too nervous and couldn't sleep) so she's home today. If she got 2 hours sleep last night I'll be surprised the way she looks. I can't take off another day (I've had 5 off straight now) so she'll have to be by herself until DH gets home. I managed to stay on program the last couple days. I'm hoping to continue so that hopefully the weight starts sliding off again. DH said I don't need to lose anymore weight. So maybe I should just start adding things to my meals and exercise (dang I hate that word) more. Well, it's off to read the rest of the posts before work :)

Marilyn: You snuck in while I was writing my novel. How about we not talk about age ;) And I've never been to ANY of my class reunions and probably won't ever. I figure: If I couldn't stand hanging around them while I was IN school and HAD to why would I pay $$ to go hang around them when I DON'T have to? :lol:

Brenda: I forgot to congratulate you on passing the Gun Safety course! And you thought you wouldn't! :cool:

;) Should I mention the instructor I had testing me was an old fart? :lol:

Hi everyone. Glad to see everyone survived Easter weekend not much worse for wear!

I took 1/2 day off Friday. We had Easter service Saturday night AND Sunday morning and I was in one of the Dramas so I was at church most of the weekend.
Hubby and I also went to a comedy club Friday night. It was my first time ever going to one...it was SOOOO much fun. Then we just spent extra time with my 2 boys Saturday and Sunday. All in all a lovely weekend.

Trazzie - Congrats on the 2.5 pounds!!!

Shimma - Congrats on your "unofficial" pounds :) !!

Have a great day. Sorry I've been MIA for the last few days!

Just a quick hello this morning. :wave: I made it thru the entire day yesterday without a cheat...Im on my way!!

Have a great day everyone!

Good morning! It's raining hard here all week, but after having two 82'F days last week, it's ok and a fair trade-off. Thank you all for your support to get back on the induction last Teusday. It REALLY helped me and I'm sticking to 20 and under. I'm going to take all your advice and always stay at 20---seems to be my number. :) Have a great day everyone!

Trazzie: Wonderful!!! 2.5 pounds Good luck with your car problems.

Lisa: Have fun at the craft sale. I love them.

Shimma: Sorry to hear you have sinus problems. My husband has had problems in the past and it's no fun. Get well soon.

Jane: Hi Jane, I hope tonight goes better for you. I don't have kids either, and I've been in that situation. I just go armed with questions about the kids. Then the next time I get updates and invited to ball games. LOL

Brenda: Congratulations on passing hunters safety!

Marilyn: I excited for you to be going to your 30th class reunion. My 30th is in two years...I had to figure that out on paper...been soooo long. I haven't been to any of mine and keep saying the next one, next one...so maybe my 30th.

Lori: It sounds like you had a very nice Easter and also fun at the comedy club; I've never been to one. I used to be in church plays and loved them; I was usually a co-narrater.

Hi Robin: I'n glad you made it without cheating. I know how good that feels. We'll do it again today.

Hey everyone. :tired:

I promise to do personals in a bit, but I need to wake up still. I went out with one of my most favorite partners in crime last night and we ended up at a gay bar called Boxxes (don't get me started on the joke there ;) ) It was "date" night so when you walk in the door, they put a sticker with a number on you. If someone wants to get to know you, they can send you a note. The dj will put your number up on this big screen and you can go pick it up. We had a rip-snorting good time. DH came and met up with us after he got off work. It was totally fun and I have a few new adventures to add to my bad girl book now :s:

Anyway, we got home around 1:30 this morning. And then my car alarm kept getting set off. Once at 3:00, then 4:00, then 4:30. We finally called the police station and asked them to send a car through just to check on things. I had to be up by 6:30 to get to work by 7:00, so I'm totally dragging a$$. Ugh! But it was fun! :D

Hope everyone has a great day! I'm going to get me the strongest coffee I can find. :coffee:

Good moring ladies

Well i survived 2nd day of re-induction, it was a killer, I got the headache, yucky! But I went to the gym anyways and felt alot better after that. So other than that doing good so far. YIpppeeeee today I get my cable tv and internet hooked up since I hit my 90days at work it is all free, i am sooooo excited I have had slow a** AOL and only 3 channels on the TV for so long!! Then I can cancel my landline (hehehehe I hate Qwest) and cancel my AOL (hehehe) Saving money and i have more channels and internet how great is that!! Plus a friend is coming over to have tea this afternoon.

Jane: on the daily yesterday I left you some talking points for you to say to your DH about High speed internet, so you can sell your hubby on it! :) I am sure all the gabbers will know what you are up to when they see how great you look girl!!!

Trazzie: CONGRATS on the 2.5 pounds!!! I know some about cars too but DH is a mechanic so i make him do the car stuff hahahahaha otherwise whats he good for?? LOL

Mrs H the beach sounds great!!! Enjoy it!

Shimma hope you fell better soon, sinus things suck!

Marilyn I had my 10 year class reunion in 2000 and it was dumb, I hope yours is more fun!

Brenda hahahaha the old fart, BUt that is a great win to pass. Great job. Sorry about DD being so tried, to much excitment!

Lori sounds like an excellent wekend!!

YEAH Robin, great job staying OP!

Have a happy day ladies!

Star and Barbie you snuck in on me!!

Barbie great job staying OP!!

OH no Star the bad girl was on the loose!! hahahahaha

Theo'sgirl: I saw the post yesterday.....I will try as hard as I can to get him to agree to DSL. thanks for the tips!

I dressed today in my skinny black slacks and a form fitting v-neck sweater.....gee do you think they will notice? :lol:

StarPrincess: Wake up soon!

Barbie101: Oh trust me on this one.....I don't HAVE to ask questions about the kids....I hear it all anyway! But really, I don't mind that much because I have known these woman for so long ....I am used to it.

I am chuggin water today like crazy to keep from cheatin! I am getting back on track today if it kills me! slosh, slosh, slosh

Hey, ladies! It sounds like everyone is recovering from their Easter feasts. I did pretty well yesterday, but got carried away with some nuts. OK. That could sound bad, but I'm talking of the cashew variety.

I always get so confused about what type of coffee Atkinsers can have. I went to a coffee shop last night with some friends, and I was bewildered by the menu. I always get regular coffee. So boring. Surely, there's something else I could drink, isn't there? All the other drinks sound so fun, but I figure the majority of them have milk or sugar in them.

I don't know if I've mentioned this yet or not. My DH and I have been separated for 1- 1/2 years. We've always stayed best friends, and I thought we would work things out. I thought that's what the separation was about. Well, he used it as a time to date three women, and now he's serious about a girl from his church. Yes, his church. And, yes, she knows he's married. What is it with people these days??? Do they have no regard for marriage??? So, it looks like a divorce is in my future. I hate saying that, but it looks like all he's interested in is other women. Anyway, it's kind of a random time to tell you guys about it, but I don't think I'd mentioned anything yet and thought you all should know. So, I go from talking about nuts to coffee to divorce. Nice line of thinking...

Work is calling my name. I wish it would shut up! :D I applied for another job yesterday, but who knows...

Hope everyone has a great day!

Take care,
Jina

Jina: I am sorry to hear about you and your husband. Yes you did mention that you were seperated but were still friends. Let's hope that can still continue...you have children don't you? Men can be such asses sometimes!

Stay strong

Hiya all!

Jina: That has to be so hard... especially if you two have remained best friends and you were interested in saving the marriage. I'm so sorry, my thoughts are with ya girlie.

I'm trudging right along today... trying to get a TON of work done since I slacked off Monday and Tuesday and will be gone on Friday. I'm making good progress though.

Popping back in after my business calls this morning!

Barbie, I figure I should at least try to go to one reunion before I'm too old to go :lol: Once may be enough but I need to go once anyway!

TG, my class was an apathetic bunch of partiers....me included. I've changed :^: but when the letter I received says that the "kegs" of beer would be provided and if not into beer anymore there is a cash bar....I have to go check it out.
Brenda, I enjoyed High School and have only kept in touch with one good friend and then a couple of my cousins. We'll see how it goes. May be a disaster but I won't be the only one there that's uncomfortable.

Jina, I'm so sorry you have to go through this.

Well, better get back to work....I have laundry to fit in between some marketing research this morning etc. Nice to work in my "slippers" though! ;)

Take care all!

Jane, Shimma, bzyathome: Thanks!!

Jane: Nope. No children. I think we'll continue to be friends. It's gotten harder every time he has a girlfriend, but we still manage to end up as friends. Sometimes, I'm not sure how. And, a big "AMEN!" to the "men can be such asses" comment!!

Good Morning Everyone,
For some reason in my infinite lazyness I didn't change any of the clocks in my room yesterday, so this morning I was running very late! But, on the plus side, the scale finally went down today for the first time in what feels like months. It's only 0.8 lb lower than it's ever been, but that's enough to make me happy for now, and it means I've lost over 10 lbs. Also, I've discovered the most wonderful thing. Individual packets of salad dressing at the grocery store. Makes it so much easier to eat in the caffeteria when I can bring my own dressing and not have to carry and entire bottle. Nice big green salad, with some chicken and egg on top. Filling and delicious.

Trazzie- Congratulations on the 2.5lbs.! I'm ieally impressed you're even going to attempt automotive repair. Replacing wiper fluid is about as technical as I get.


Mrs. H- You're craft festival sounds like fun. Outdoors + shopping = a good time.

Shimma- Glad you're feeling better. I hope the health continues to improve.

Jane- Sorry you're friends aren't very good making inclusive conversation. Maybe the food will be good?

Marilyn- Hi! Pleased to make your aquiantance.

Brenda- Congratulations on passing hunters safety. Does that mean you're allowed to go out and shoot things now?

Lori- Sounds like a nice weekend. I love comedy clubs. If you are ever in Chicago we happen to have some of the best.

Robin- Hi!

Barbie- April showers bring may flowers?

Star- Can I just say how much I like the phrase "rip- snorting."

TG- New cable and internet! Very exciting! What a nice perk for your job. All I get is free bagels (which, of course, I do not eat).

Jina- When I'm jonesing for fancy coffee drinks I get a decaff americano with sugar free vanilla syrup and add some cream. I count a grande at Starbucks as 5 carbs and it tastes like a vanilla latte. Or, if they have it, I get a cup of decaff chai tea (from the bag) then add equal and cream, and it tastes like a chai tea latte, and that I only count as 2.

Best to all,
Abbie

Hey everyone - I'm back!

My car alarm is on the fritz and keeps going off so I had to go take it to the dealership so they can deal with it. Not a fun thing to happen on the same week I have to pay stupid taxes :mad:

Jina - I'm so sorry! Boys suck big time. It will get better - promise. I've been there too. :grouphug:

Hi Ladies,

Just popping in to see ya all and to give you smooches.

Jina, my sister was married for 16 years to her dumb scum hubby when last year he decided he was going to "hang out" at the local 7-11 and drink coffee w/his friends, turns out his "friends" was a woman 24 years old (and he is 37 with green teeth), anyways my sister did find out but he swore up and down that he did not sleep/cheat on my sister. They separated a little over a year ago and wouldnt you know 6 months after they separated he is living with this young girl (home wrecker) who KNEW!!!!! he was married w/4 freakin kids, and he still swears they never had sex until they moved in together......YEAH RIGHT!! My sister is handling it well now and is having the time of her life, she is finally starting to live for her. SOOO just to make sure this woman and her soon to be Ex are playing house together, the correct way my sister makes him take the kids every weekend, just so she gets a little taste of what its like to be a "step mom" ((((evil grin)))).... so now she works all week and can't relax on the weekends haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa PAYBACKS neener neener neeeeener !!!!! Well?? he did ask for it didn't he ? ;) Did I mention the one boy is 16 and eats them out of house and home.............snort~

Jina there is something out there awaiting for you thats bigger and better, you'll see. HUGS AND KISSES !!!!

Talk to you all later ;)

Jina - I am so sorry to hear this!! :) Vet with us any time. MEN!!!

About the coffee - I get the Decaf Sugar free Americanos too. Some of the coffee houses have other flavors in SF besides the Vanilla. I get them with no room.. since they are just coffee, hot water and the syrup.. a grande is about 2 Carbs I plan to try it out iced on a warmer day too! :)

Sorry I was MIA yesterday.. I had lots of work! Still do! I dont have time to get too personal now!

BUT I have been running and stitcking to induction like glue! The scale reads 4.5 lbs lighter today.. but I wont change anything until monday! Dang sugar affects me horribly! TOM is overdue too!

To those talking about reunions.. My 20 year is in 2005 (So Im over 35 too~) I plan to be at goal with a toned sleek body dressed in a crocheted backless cocktail dress.. since I was overweight in high school.. I want to wow them all! I was really close to my class (210 of the best girls in the world at a great all girls catholic High school) Still close with the guys too at the boys school right across the street. we hold our reunion together! My best friend and I are going as each others dates since both our hubbys are anti-reunion as they didnt go to school with us!

Talk to you all later!

Abbie - Thanks for the tip. My husband and I were actually contemplating Chicago for our anniversary in June!!!

Halloo Again,
I had one of the most worst days at work imaginable, the "big" bosses were there doing an inspection and they are so darn picky.. All day I had someone or another looking over my shoulder and telling me things I already knew etc.. OYE! Friday can't come soon enough! :lol: Well anyways just before I punched out my boss came up and told me that one of the big guys wanted to speak to me.. EEK.. all I could think of was "what did I do".. So I walk over all worried and he says "Take a seat Traci, Your looking great.. You've lost alot of weight" YIPPIE that was enough to make up for the **** he put me through all day. So he just wanted me to tell him what I've been doing and I explained Atkins to him and he wants to try it starting Monday. So I'm on cloud 9 at the moment. Someone actually noticed!
As far as the car, trust me I would rather attempt to fix it then let my DH anywhere close to it.. he needs help changing a lightbulb for pete's sake! :rofl:

Star - I once had a vehicle that did the same, only it wasn't an alarm.. the horn was just possessed and decided to randomly scream. I worked in a factory at the time and the top dog got tired of hearing it so he sent a mechanic out to disconnect it :lol: I never did get that darn thing fixed.

Brenda - Congrats girly on passing the hunters safety! See I told ya you could do it!

MrsH - Enjoy your wonderfully warm weekend. Weather here is supposed to be great, Saturday I have my sisters wedding but I plan on soaking up some rays on Sunday.

Shimma - Happy to hear your feeling a tad better today, sinus problems are horrible! Grats on your loss.. even if your not counting it ;)

Jane - Your outfit will most deffinatly catch their attention.. I'm sure you'll be involved in conversation tonight! You Go Girl!

BZ - Wont that be fun to walk into your class reunion looking like a hottie!

Lori - I used to bartend at a comedy club.. that was the greatest job I swear! Where else can you drink, chat and have great entertainment at work. Too shame the owners sold it *sigh*

Robin - :wave: Great job on the cheat free day!

Barbie - Rain is never much fun, but I love the way it makes the world smell! I'd take it for a few days in the 80's for sure.

Theo - Free cable and internet will be awesome! Ours just went up again and I'm paying 92 bucks a month for it. I think about canceling it but I don't ever want to go back to dial up.. the thought just scares me :lol: Enjoy!

Jd - Sorry to hear about the marriage not working out. It's always sad when one wants to make it work and the other just throws it away. Except for my first marriage.. throwing that bum away was the best thing I ever could have done.. Now I'm married to a wonderful man and I'm very thankful I choose to take the path I did. Maybe this is a blessing in disguise for you :)

Genghis - I have been searching for packets of dressings but no place around here carries them. That would make things so much more easier, so I just snagged a couple of blue cheese ones from work .. shhhh ;)

Leenie - :wave: Hope your having a great day!

Karen - Wow 4.5 lbs! Way to go! That has to feel good even with the dreaded TOM on the verge. Hopefully the scale will be just as kind to you on Monday.. if not kinder!

Whew, posting personals is getting to be a workout within itself eh? Speaking of which I have a little over a half hour to pick up the kiddos so I want to get some kind of activity in. I bought some generic pilates workout, maybe I'll pop that in and give it a try. If I like the concept I can always go get a better video. Have a good one all!


---The End---;)

Ok. I just counted the days (man are they going fast!!) and TOM is fast approaching. The talk about that reminded me we seem to be on a close schedule (:lol: ) and to do the math. So I'm all stocked up with pads, heating "pads" (ya know, the kind that sticks to your undies and provides heat? That invention is the best thing since chocolate!).....ok. I'm going to TRY and do w/out chocolate this month. :D Time will tell, and hopefully this month I don't get whipped out by TOM!!