[Mudpie]

Little Nattie sprang at a raccoon (who was considerably bigger than her) this morning. She looked like a cartoon cat with her tail bushed out like a bottle brush. I was right behind her with a cultivator so I think she sprang because she knew there was backup. We treed the raccoon. I hurried inside and "called" Nattie by crinkling her treats bag. She sprinted inside like the cat on the cat treats commercial - too funny! I suspect she was quite scared by the raccoon - I sure hope so!

Dagmar

[paperclippy]

Our long weekend was very, very long as baby A came down with a cold Friday and infected all of us. Poor C is not only sick but also cutting a molar so we barely slept all weekend. Sigh.

[apo9]

Today DS had a day off and called me to do something together.We decided to take back wine and beer bottles and netted $200.We went out to lunch at a seafood place and had a beautiful lunch on a deck beside the bay.It was a wonderful day and I ate 770 calories and will budget that in my total daily count.I will prolly only have a homemade soup for supper.The 770 calories included 240 for red wine.It was a wonderful fall day .

[bargoo]

Originally Posted by apo9

Today DS had a day off and called me to do something together.We decided to take back wine and beer bottles and netted $200.We went out to lunch at a seafood place and had a beautiful lunch on a deck beside the bay.It was a wonderful day and I ate 770 calories and will budget that in my total daily count.I will prolly only have a homemade soup for supper.The 770 calories included 240 for red wine.It was a wonderful fall day .

Good Planning.

[saef]

I'm not a midcentury modern person, but I am grateful to this widespread trend in decorating, which is causing the price of really good handmade 18th and 19th century American mahogany and cherry furniture to plummet, and made it much less expensive to refurnish my apartment after the flood.

I am dealing with what I think is depression but is unlike other depression I've known, and I think it's really work burnout. Trying to remember what used to give me pleasure when I worked less, and to reclaim some time for myself and do those things. This has taken me by surprise, that it's so hard to get back to what gave me joy.

[Mudpie]

I am so fortunate that my source of joy - animals - is with me everyday. Even when they grind their tiny cold wet nose into my nostril @ 3:30 a.m. I am still happy to have them in my life! Hope you find those things for yourself again saef.

Dagmar

[traveling michele]

Originally Posted by apo9

Today DS had a day off and called me to do something together.We decided to take back wine and beer bottles and netted $200.We went out to lunch at a seafood place and had a beautiful lunch on a deck beside the bay.It was a wonderful day and I ate 770 calories and will budget that in my total daily count.I will prolly only have a homemade soup for supper.The 770 calories included 240 for red wine.It was a wonderful fall day .

Wow! That must have been a ton of bottles! I think we're giving up bringing ours in because dh hauls in tons and tons and tons and nets $20 if we're lucky (a lot of plastic though). I'm just going to toss them in the recycling bin.

Sorry you are feeling down, Saef. True depression? I hope you're seeing your therapist and you don't ignore signs/symptoms. It's good that you're recognizing what's happening.

Dagmar-- any doggie news?

My old girl, Jozi, isn't feeling well again. I hope that she rallies and we aren't seeing the beginning of the end. She's somewhat better today but still feeling puny.

[Shannon in ATL]

I feel good from a weight and activity standpoint today,yet have a headache and am sniffly. I'm fighting against the demon in my head telling me that I'm down in weight and need to celebrate. With food. LOL

I got a box of clothes in last night that I ordered for the Cancun trip - everything fit, and looked pretty good. One thing has a less than flexible strap so is a little snug, but all the reviews say it is supposed to be that way. 32 days to go - I'll see how it fits then.

Michele - I hope Jozi feels better.

Saef - work burnout is pervasive, it will take over your entire life if you let it. I'm watching it consume DH right now, as a matter of fact. I hope you are able to find your joy again soon.

[CalCounter1003]

Saef/Shannon-
My DH is also suffering from work depression. Some days I wish he would just quit! But at 54 without having another job lined up, I know that wouldn't be smart. We've just got 8 more payments for DD's school so he is trying to get through at least till then. But, some days I think it's not worth it for him.

Saef - hope you feel better and as others stated don't let it go too far without talking to someone. I would say exercise, but you do that more than all of us! Reading all you do has really inspired me! :

[Mudpie]

I got what I wished for - hot summer weather. We have a heat warning in effect today and I have an extra evening walk as well. At least I get to wear a tank top to work once in 2014.

Dagmar

[ICUwishing]

Saef, I'm glad to see you acknowledging what was kinda obvious. Your posts were getting fewer and shorter, and the spiciness they usually have seems to have waned. I've had tastes of both work and life burnout; my experience is that here too, "Action is the Antidote for Despair". Working out more is not the fix. Neither is eating, but we all know that. It is really tough to find time to figure out a way to make a change when life is so busy. Wishing you a revelation that brings your sparkle back soon!

Dagmar, we're going to be at 90 and humid today. Somebody sent me a picture from one of last winter's snow dumps, with the caption of "do NOT bellyache about the heat today!!!"

Shannon, beat that demon into a pulp. Ain't nobody got time for that!

Michele, I hope Jozi's feeling a little more chipper today.

Reached the end of the first week of school. DS's bedroom is still a mess. Much purging remains but he can sleep and work in there. Nothing a flamethrower can't fix ...

[Mudpie]

Someone asked what breeds of dogs I was looking at. There are two girls of this type - many breeds mixed which is what I want - available in Ontario right now. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potcake_dog

If she's still available this may very well be our new dog. We'll see in November.

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Dagmar "The muttier the better"

[bargoo]

Dagmar, why do you have to wait until November ?