Hi there!
 

DH & I just got back from our walk. It is a glorious day out. It is supposed to be around 80 deg. later on. It's way..way..too early, but I'll take it:smug:

ledom~How did you injure yourself on the matt cutter? I'm glad it wasn't too serious. I know what you mean about weighing in at the Dr's. 5 lb. isn't bad at all. Those 5 lb. will be a lot easier to take off than the 15 lb I've gained since last year.

judi~A 1 1/2 hr. walk!:cool: Where did you and Marley go? That's great you had a good food day also. I did not see that episode of Oprah with those women. Did they mention how they gained so much weight? The weights that I use with the walking videos are 2-1lb rubber balls that sit in the palm of your hand. I haven't used them in awhile because I've been walking outside.

You both have inspired me to get back on track with my eating, some days are good..some aren't so good. I am going to take another look at the Prevention lo-carb diet book. It seems like a healthy way to lower your carb intake.

Take care and enjoy the day.

Alice,
 

I was in a hurry and got careless. I had the arm of the cutter up with the blade sticking out and bumped the top of my hand into about a 1/2 inch of razor blade. It cut the top of my hand between the knuckles. It didn't hurt, or bleed too badly, but it totally freaked me out. I had to get it cleaned out and they taped it together with steri-strips which is what you get when it isn't quite bad enough for stitches. I can't get my hand wet for 24 hrs. which is hard to do. It doesn't hurt now, but it's an incovenience.

Ledom, I am so sorry to hear about your hand. That is just awful. It is creepy just thinking about it. Owwwh!

Yesterday was a rainy day here, kinda cold. Did you get your 80 degrees Alice? That would be so nice.

Spring flowers are out here and the birds are singing so even though it is raining it seems quite spring like.

I used the rain as an excuse not to go and walk but today I have to go in to Vancouver and I plan to park quite a way away from my destination and give myself a good walk. I really want to get on with losing weight. Yesterday I was discussing with my WW friend how much we really just love to eat, for example my DH if he leaves supper too late, he won't eat because he doesn't want to eat too late at night while me on the other hand can be going to bed at midnight and if I missed supper I will have it at 11:45 pm. It is unthinkable for me to miss a meal. My DH never looks into the fridge to get something, me on the other hand frequently opens it to see if there is anything to see...I could get a tan from the fridge light:lol:

Hmmm, on this note I made a peach kugel yesterday. It was good, it had cottage cheese, yogurt, sour cream etc. in it. It was a lower point one because I used eggless noodles, egg beaters etc.

I am going to try to eat at my lower point range today just to see what it is like.

Have a good day Alice and Ledom. I hope your hand mends quickly Ledom:( Big Hug!

Hello there!
 

ledom~OUCH!!! You were very lucky that you didn't need stitches. I hope your hand is better soon. How did you exercising and eating go yesterday?

judi~Yes, we did have our 80 deg. weather yesterday, which broke quite a few records. Today it's supposed to be even warmer before a cold front comes through and drops the temps 20-30 deg.:( Your DH sounds something like my DH in his eating. Although, my DH would not miss a meal ;) he knows when to stop eating, where I'm like the Energizer Bunny...I keep going..and going..and going...:lol:

Take care and enjoy your day.

good morning
 

My hand is healing nicely thank you. I know, the description sounds really creepy. I was lucky it wasn't worse.

No alice, yesterday was pretty pathetic. I did overeat per-se, but I sure didn't eat my fruits, vegetables, whole grains like I am supposed to and I didn't exercise. Any little trauma seems to work as an excuse for me not to get it right. I have just got to get this semester over with and get my concentration on healthy living back!

D on the other hand seems to be sticking with things pretty well, all but the exercise because there just doesn't to be enough time in the day for her. She is also preparing for her recital and is having 2 piano lessons a week. We just gotta get through this month and then we both get a break.

Take care, I need to get my shower and on my way, slept late again this morning!

Good morning......
 

It's another wonderful day, but they say it's supposed to come to a screaching halt soon. DH & I went for our walk early while the weather was nice. We went a little farther today, and includes a little hill.

So far my eating has gone well today. Yesterday was ok, but I did indulge in a couple of glasses of wine last night.

ledom, I am glad that you hand is doing well. Once the school year is over, you will be right back on track, plus the weather will be a lot warmer for kayaking and hiking.

judi, How is your walking coming along? Have you had anymore long walks with Marley? I hope you are having a good day. When will you be leaving on your trip?

Take care and enjoy the day.

Just a short note before I go out for a walk...even we have got good weather today. I am going to take Marley. When he has been in my car the last few times he has to ride in a dog carrier (this is beneath his dignity) because he always is inching over to me and won't stay on his side of the car...so his nose is out of joint, I mean what do I think he is ...a dog?

I was discouraged this morning about weight but I have rallied...I just have to remind myself it all about "Choices!!"

I had my nails done yesterday. They look great. Did a big walk around downtown.

Alice, I indulge in a couple of glasses of wine almost every night:devil:

How is Lacee doing, haven't heard much about her lately. Is she enjoying spring?

How is that hand Ledom?

Good morning......
 

I wanted to post before I lose the computer for the day. Our cable for TV has finally been upgraded to include internet access. They are coming sometime this morning to install everything....so they say....and you know how reliable they are!:rolleyes:

judi~re: wine you are a girl after my own heart! I do like a glass or two when weekend rolls around. Sometimes during the week I feel like having wine, and I have it. I am wondering if that is why I don't lose weight? I have skimmed through the Bob Greene book and he recommends giving up alcohol altogether. HMMMMM! Yesterday Miz Lacee was in the dog house. We went out for awhile, and when we came home she had ripped a piece of paper to shreds. We thought she had gotten over that nasty habit, but apparently she hasn't:devil: I am sure Marley wants to help with the driving. I do believe that animals that are treated well do not think of themselves as anything but human. Either that or they know they have you wrapped around their paws :smug:

ledom~How is you hand doing?

Take care and enjoy the weekend.

Hey girls,
 

TGIF! Hand is definitely on the mend. My steri-strip fell off this morning and the wound has closed up. It probably will be tender a couple more days, but if the weather permitted I think I could safely go kayaking now. That was absolutely my first thought when it happened - no kayaking:( !

I feel fat! It is so warm I am having to bring out summer clothes and I have nothing to wear! Gotta get busy on me!

I bet Miz Lacey was bored and lonesome without her people!

D and I have a new nickname for Beatrice. She is a funny cat, if you dropped her she would defintely not land on her feet - she is not very coordinated and she has no muscle tone. As a matter of fact, even though she is kind of small and dainty, she is shaped like a meatloaf - kind of rectangular with head and legs. So sometimes I call her the little meatloaf kitty. Then D called her Bea'loaf. Now it has been shortened to B'lo, so now we have a B'lo and a Ricky Martin. D and I get very amused with ourselves :dizzy:, kittys must thing we're nuts.

Have a great weekend.

mornin'
 

I just love hearing the pet stories...I can see Beatrice and Lacee perfectly in my mind. I might be getting Bentley again. My D is coming home for awhile (we are no longer the bad guys, the BF is) so things should be interesting around here.

I feel fat too. I am a bit discouraged knowing I have done everything I can do to make myself look better. (nails, hair etc.) I won't look good until I lose weight. But nothing to do but plow onward at my snail's pace.

Today is a nice day. I might go to a mall. I need to buy a springform flan dish, is there such a thing?

I got some B/W photos from my trip. I have to go get some fresh chemicals for the dark room. I want to print a few 8 by 10 of our friend. I haven't done any printing for awhile, I wonder how long it will take to get back into it.

So glad to hear that hand is better Ledom. Will you go kayaking this weekend?

I want to watch the hockey game today too...whoohoo! Vancouver Canucks:wave:

Have a good day ladies!

good morning
 

judi, I am glad D and Bentley will be with you for a few days. I am interested in hearing how things go w/ D.

I usually fumble around a little in the darkroom if I haven't worked for a while. Usually more with film than with prints, but it will come back pretty soon. Have fun with it. Getting a darkroom routine going is always a centering thing for me.

My malaise has been so general. I have been taking naps, laying on the couch reading, just in a very low energy level for what seems like weeks now. Spring tends to do this to me. I have read up all the good books I had laying around so maybe it is time to rouse myself. I did read a good book by Canadian Margaret Atwood, The Assassins Daughter. I also read My Antonia by Willa Cather. Cather has been my find for the last couple years, I just love her writing.

One of my gf's wants to try kayaking this morning, I am just waiting for her to call. Hope ya'll have a good day. Alice, I hope you're not out of commision with your server switch for too long.

Hey there!
 

A very interesting morning to say the least. Around 7:00 this morning we had an earthquake that was rated a 5.1. :eek: The center of it was in upstate NY near Plattsburgh. From reports I heard all of the NE states felt it, and they also said that as far south (for us anyway) as PA. Lacee & I were still sleeping when it hit, it literally shook the bed which woke both of us (yes, she sleeps with us). DH was already up and about when it hit and he said the whole house shook.

That's wonderful judi, that your D and Bentley will be visiting for a few days and I am glad that you are now back in her good graces.

I like your idea of just laying around and reading, ledom. My favorite activity.

All the cables and whatnot have been installed in our computer for high speed internet access. This ROCKS!!!! I have written you a pm ledom, giving you my new e mail address.

I hope you are enjoying your weekend.

Sunday
 

Alice, you were in an earthquake. That must have been SCARY! I hope that won't be a repeat occurence, just too nerve wracking.

Bentley and D are here. It has been fun. Yesterday we took the dogs out and went for a walk. Bentley took the squeakers out of Marley's toys...so he isn't happy.

Ledom, the days you are describing sound ok to me. I love book reading days. I have seen Willa Cather's books but haven't read any. Alice, I did get "Mob over Miami", it looks good. I have a big pile of books that I want to read. I am in my Rosamunde Pilcher phase.

I am making green chile today. Things have been ok food wise. Even been walking so I feel better about things...weight loss wise. Just going to try to stick with it.

A good Mon. morning to you .....
 

judi, the earthquake only lasted a few seconds. I heard a bang like a door closing, which woke me, then I felt the bed shake. I thought Lacee was running around on the bed making it shake, but it woke her up too. We did not feel any after shocks though. I guess it did quite a bit of damage near the center. Poor Marley having all the squeaks taken out of his toys. I can just picture Marley & Bentley together. I'm glad that you are having a nice time with your D and "granddog". How did your chili come out?

ledom, I hope that you enjoyed your weekend.

Heard this morning that we may get snow later tonight. Last week it hit almost 90 and now they are talking snow! I stayed up very late last night watching a movie about Frank Sinatra. I did not realize it was in 2 parts, but I was hooked. So, I am rather tired this morning. I am debating with myself whether or not to do an exercise video or go back to bed :yawn:

Take care and have a great start to the week.

Good morning,
 

I vote for back to bed Alice.

My weekend was very nice thank you.
My Sat. morning kayaking trip was fun, there are so many wildflowers in bloom now and my friend is just as interested in identifying them as I am. She also was a natural at paddling so it went well. I saw something really memorable, if scary. It was a water mocassin on a rock with a fish about 1/2 way down its gullet. It was fascinating, I did take pictures, but was so concerned about getting too close and also the snake and the rock really blended together that it probably won't be as spectatular as actually seeing it.

I did a little yardwork, a little cooking, and attended D's Senior Tea. It was a busy but productive weekend.

School is winding down now, this week I will get my 5 year certificate. Time has really flown. Prior to this job I had changed jobs every 3 years or so. The last couple weeks will involve tying up loose ends and should be pretty laid back.

Hope ya'll have a good Monday.