That's a nice tractor you got there Susan!

I live with men who collect things. What can a mama do? I'm not sure what happened to the two lovely little boys I used to have. They used to help put toys away, now they put them in centre pieces.

It's very up to date!

I suppose our Harvest Festival is a bit like your thanksgiving, where we collect up food as a celebration of alll things good! All my harvest festivals when I was a kid consisted of fruit and veg (some home-grown) nicely arranged in baskets and things. I saw a nursery harvest festival at the gym and it was all packets and tins and processed ****-o... Did you harvest that tin of baked beans yourself or did Mr Tesco have a helping hand (Tesco is a supermarket chain over here.)????

When schools have harvest festivals - the food collected is given to the elderly and the poor. It's usually far more useful to give tins and packages than fresh food, as it lasts longer and is less likely to go to waste.

Such a pretty centre pice Susan

Yesterday, was not pretty food wise, I ate what I pleased and I know I will pay for it on the scale this week... I refused to weigh in this morning, I'll weigh in on Friday...

Happy Thanksgiving, Canadians. Our Thanksgiving is the last Thursday in November. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I have to steer a very straight line between the sweets and rich food. But I love Thanksgiving. I'm going to pig out like there's no tomorrow.

I got on a bit of a high horse about Thanksgiving this year. Everyone calls me and asks what's happening but never actually has a get-together at their house. So since my kids were coming, I just kept inviting anyone who asked. BTW ... I was booked for 3-11 Fri, Sat and Sun ... I was not going to cook a huge dinner for all those people who had three day weekends!!!
We had a crock of pea soup with cheeses, crackers, whole wheat rolls and apple crisp!
Now I have to try to put that in fitday

Oooh! I like your Thanksgiving meal Susan! When we occasionally stay home for the holiday I just want something simple that we can enjoy during the day, but my dh was raised on Turkey and all the starches so I have rarely got my way. The big meal is nice for big family gatherings, but I would rather relax and enjoy the day.

Good Morning my slenderizing compatriots! This is the 31st anniversary of the day my husband and I met!

Softballmom ... I have to admit that I'm a bit jealous of your low 120's Have you posted pictures somewhere? That's fabulous work!

Thin in Winnipeg ... you must feel better! We miss you ... the rapidly diminishing you

Allison ... it's an exciting time when our kids gain more independence. That's about when I really got going. Time for me so to speak.

re60511 ... welcome to our little board. Don't be a stranger. Post often!

chicky4 ... one light beer doesn't hurt much, once in a while. In fact I quite like it! How's the gym lately?

Robsia ... how can I say how proud I am of you?

Jazzbird ... lets catch up with those 120 somethings!

Ilene ... Jenfrus ... my two old friends ... you're such an encouragement to me.

I hope I didn't miss anyone. I just really appreciate you featherweights. I really do.

Wow, 31 years, Susan! That's great! My DH and I have been married for 18 1/2 years (have been together for closer to 20), but it's my parents that are amazing. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past August.

Thanks Susan for your pep rally to the girls. I haven't posted pics yet - I'm actually still looking for a good pre-picture. I seemed to hide well in the photos that I have. My sister or grandmother might have a better full shot since they are the ones you usually don't get to hide fast enough from .

Your words brought back home to me to enjoy where I am right now, even though I'm not at "goal". I really still have some firming up to do, but I'm feeling so much better right now.

Hi everyone! I really miss you all here! I got carried away with trying to get the girls on "Beat The Bulge" motivated that I tend to forget about everyone else, including myself sometimes!
I finally corrected my ticker, I started this diet out at 138lbs and have no idea what I'm sitting at right now, I just don't feel any different except that the thought of garbage food is a real turn off for me, I have such weird cravings for red peppers its crazy, must be loosing my mind instead of weight! LOL! Boy, I could really go for a nice light salad right now, guess I'm a little hungry, nothing some water won't fix!
Starting to get nervous about the oral surgery on Friday, I hate anything that might involve pain and discomfort.Oh and needles, I hate needles! This coming from a girl who sports 4 tattoos! LOL!
Time to get RJ into the bath and all stinkin' good, chat later!

Wide, your bones are showing. Maybe you should stop dieting and start eating...

I'm going to grumble for a minute here. All the years I needed full time work and couldn't get it ... all the times one more shift would have stopped some payment from bouncing ....
But now ... now that we've downsized and gotten our act together ... now that I've got a cute little house to putter around in ... NOW ... I can't get a day off! I actually marked myself not available for five days this week. They called anyway ... twice ... the second time, I gave in.
I don't get it. It's not right. It's not fair. Wah wah wah ....
If I have to be there five days a week, I'd like my 8 weeks paid holidays and benefits please.
There, I'm done now and I feel much better.

The funny thing is that I think I'm actually eating more! I eat more because I like the fresh fruit and veggies, has to be fresh though!
I wonder if I'm loosing?? maybe a sneak peek on the scale...