Starting us up where is everyone!....gotta get coffee brb!

Ok grabbed a cup and I am back! So I hope everyone is planning a happy Friday and a wonderful long weekend for those of us south of the US/Canadian border!!

Supposed to be a fabulous weather weekend here in East TN! Last day of school for DS, DD's dance recital was last night all activities other than Karate (which is all the time) are over!! Hurray!!! We hve a church camp and a Zoo camp in July but til then it will be quiet days at the pool or on the boat. DH is determined we are going to use our boat this year! I am looking forward to it.

I have a date with the trainer at the gym today-can't wait I feel like a slug-it was so busy at work I have not been able to go this week. I am making time today!

I have been re-reading my sugarbusters book, I am intrigued by the concept. I just mainly need to be smarter!!!!!

Have a great Friday everyone!

Ruth..Hows Harry!!!!?????

This will be a quickie as I have a huge day ahead of me - not fun stuff, either. I'll spare you the details and whine in my journal if I have time!

Harry did OK at the doc yesterday. There was very little bleeding and I am hoping it stays that way. Nurse Ruthie has to change the dressing and "packing" in a few minutes. I will spare you the details. Biopsy results will be back in 10 days but we already know it is squamous cell carcinoma, same as the other ones. Poor Harry has to go to the Dink Doc on Monday. He says he is falling apart at both ends. Gotta love his sense of humour!

L144S, what a wonderful old age! I hope the funeral went "well" and you had a good visit with family. Was your father's "lovely bride" there?

Safe trip this weekend, Debkay. I am sure your Mother will feel a bit better just seeing you and yours. (Actually the "F" word just bugs me when we have lousy weather here so keep on "F"ing! )

Nice to see Elizabeth popping in. Hang out and post a bit although we do love lurkers.

Robin, I think you should have put your company to work. Harness her energy next time.

Jenny, I am thinking of you. It must be so hard to go in to work these last days. It's kind of like ripping an bandage off very slowly. I sure hope you can take the summer off.

Pooky, I hope yesterday went OK. I will let you know the verdict on the spray collar.

Dottie, those Chinese food guys are treacherous. They sometimes reach right into my car and turn the steering wheel into the Buffet parking lot. We should learn kung fu, maybe?

Kel, nice to see you popping in. We miss you.

LindaBC, your patio with hanging baskets sounds great. I will be sure to visit when I'm out there late in the summer. (MEW goes to school in September so I'll have to figure out the timing.)

Scooby2, you are the earlybird this morning! Meeting with a trainer! I'm impressed. I've not read the SugarBuster book but it is on my list. Let us know what you think.

OK - another coffee, do my journal and then tackle Harry's head. I hope everyone has a wonderful TGIF.

Just a quick one to let you all know I'm OK but am still in the throes of the disorder. I am hoping that by next week a lot of the effects have lessened. Have been managing at home, but not doing too much.

Have to go, M needs me.

Have a good day everyone

Morning all!

Ruth so glad to hear Harry is keeping his spirits and humor in all of this. The packing thing, I had to do that, well I didn't, the home health care nurse's did that to my tummy wound. One of the heal from the inside out things. I know nurse Ruthie will do a great job on Harry.

jenny, if they want to contract you back.....go for the big bucks. If your, almost former employer is paying for health benefits for a set time, that is where it might hit you. Be careful, that stuff can be tricky. Good luck to you.

Pooky warm fuzzy hugs to you.

Rachel let us know how the meet with the trainer goes. I have been thinking about doing something like that, but it's still only in the thinking stages. You know how some women are we have to chew on it and chew on it, than stick it in our hair and think about it.

Off to Florida, if I don't kill hubby first!! The man is getting on my last really good nerve!! He is normally one of the most kind gentle souls God put on the earth........but I swear the man is pmsing this morning.

Enjoy your weekends all

Figured I'd take a little time and say a HUGE HELLO to everyone.

I am still trying to think about what I am going to do. My head as been spinning. I am desperate to lose some weight. I have come to a very important conclusion that I do not have to be skinny. I cant believe that I've reached this point but it might be something that I have to come to grips with. I just want to be comportable. My weight has gotten higher and I have been awful to myself and the way I treat myself. Just a viscious cycle. Anyway, I am trying to think of the low carb plan that I need to try. I have done the good ol' Dr. A and it works. I dont have a problem with ANY plan working it's just keeping the ball rolling and not giving in...I have no willpower and I eat out of stress. I have ALOT of stress...what woman in her right mind wouldn't with a housefull of men...in case any of you don't know me I am happily married for 13 years and I have five boys!!!! So the stress meters is at the max most days. I have to learn to get a grip!

I have alot of paperwork to do for the boys portfolios...I homeschool. I am almost done but this is my first year doing this and I feel like I have to have all my duck in a row.

I would love to paint my bedroom over the weekend but I know that's only dreaming. I dont have the time and I dont want DH doing it. I can only imagine the mess that he would have . Anyway, I love to paint and Im picky about it. I'll save that job for a little later.

My garden is tilled and ready for plants. I just need the rain to go away for a little while so I can get some plants in the ground. Yes, I can work in the rain but the boys will want to be with me and the dog....he's white...can you say mud mess. DH said he'll put the plants in for me when I get them. Down the road a piece a lady has a bed and breakfast and she has raspberrie (sp) bushes for sale. I know nothing about how to care for them but I am tempted to get some and see how they do. I have to find something to do with the 32 cups of rhubarb that I just froze!!! Why cant their be 48 hours in a day.....

That's just a quick update on me. If you want to know more take a look at my journal. You'll be able to read about my new bras....a weddind that's upcoming in my family that's going to spell disaster....and the normal everyday life of.....ME!!

Good Morning Everyone

I got hubby on rollerblades yesterday!!!!! poor bugger hasnt been on ice skates in 20+ years, and he tried on my rollerblades yesterday. It was a hoot! He forgot how to skate like a guy. I still try to push off with the pickies on my toe that arent there Im only skating about 5 min at a time, simply because my ankles get sore. But we had a great time, and lots of laughs....I think the women watching were having a better time than we were

Well after that attack from the Krispy Kreme lady, I gained 5 lbs and Im sure all the peanuts Ive been eating and the klondike bars arent helping either....but its only been 3 days off the wagon!! I really dont think I can blame it on pms this time. I have been doing atkins faithfully since october last year, (just a few cheats) and its been very good, but now I think its time to cut the fats out. I have been gaining and losing the same 5lbs for about a month now, and Im getting discouraged. Im going to try a lower-fat atkins plan.

Pooky I hope things get better for you very soon.

Jenny, enjoy your summer!

Chrissy, nice to see you back!

Have a great day everyone!
Robin

Hi ladies, I've been super busy this weekend. Just checking in and not posting. I've cut out ALL diet pop and I've limited myself to one bar a day. I've been packing hard boiled eggs and celery with cream cheese in a little cooler for the car. It still sucks, but I've seen a drop of about 2-3 lbs this week (and that's on top of PMS!) Lots going on here. Well, it's expected to rain all weekend long here so no fun Memorial day for us.

Just a quickie to say hi to everyone...

Pooky, keep on plowing through. There are so many great things going on with you right now - your daughter is growing into such a beautiful little girl - hubby has come so far to become a citizen. Focus on the GOOD! You're doing a great job, I hardly know you but I think of you as being so very fortunate.

Robin - bad Klondikes! BAD! I'm keeping my calorie intake under 1700 a day - it's the one thing other than carbs that I think is important to watch. Good luck with that nasty 5 lbs!

Chrissy, you have a lot on your plate, girlfriend! No one needs to be skinny - we need to be HEALTHY and teach our children to do the same, right?

Debkay, have fun in Florida - I'm certainly jealous!

Dondar, take your money and run... there's got to be a company out there who truly appreciates you!

Ruth, my thoughts are with you and Harry. Good luck to you both.

Pooky - is the trainer a hottie??? hee hee!

I have to say that reading here everyday about everyone's coming and goings, trials and celebrations, BIG things and small helps to keep me a sane woman. (I may not stay this way for long, tho - yesterday was the last day of school for my 3 teenagers and it's going to be a L-O-N-G summer! I told my once-a-week client to not be too surprised if I just pop in unexpected from time to time. That they won't have to pay me or anything - just don't argue or have MTV on)

Have a great holiday weekend all you US chicks.

Kel