Good point...gives even more reasons for coming back home with some extra new clothes. Smart thinking to leave some room in the suitcases! Black capris are great as a dressy outfit. In my skinnier days that was one of my favorite date outfits. Black capris and clingy, red, v-neck top...I miss that outfit. By God...I WILL BACK INTO THOSE CLOTHES!

Okay Rebel - I'm going home and repacking for time number three. Have just the jacket to take......switch on capri outfit with a jean outfit and I think the will do it.
You'll be back in capris soon, just keep on working at it.......
hugs

Good afternoon!

Hey Trina! Sounds like your outfits are going to be so cute. What time are you leaving tomorrow? You are going to have so much fun! Do any of your friends ride motorcycles, too?

I stayed home today. My stomach was feeling a bit odd. I think that I ate something that didn't quite agree. I did my workout yesterday and ate well, but I don't think that I will work out today. Just drink plenty of water and eat well and hit the gym tomorrow!

If I don't get back on today or something...HAVE A GREAT TIME!!! Be careful and see you back online next week(?)

Oh, I got the sticker!! Thank you so much! You are so sweet. Have fun!!

I Hope Everyone's Having A Great Riding Weekend!!!!

Hello Andrea and Trina!!!! sincere apologies for being MIA for so long...Trina, thank you for my sticker!!! and hope you're having a great time with your friends! and CONGRATULATIONS on your summer clothes fitting even better than before, you're smokin', girlie!!!

just busy with work and yard work here! I now see all the leaves I left from last year, ugh. We have hardly had any spring rain, and that makes it easier to do the raking/clean-up, but I should be wishing for rain, as it's very dry. I've been watering my emerging peonies by the gallon, as I know I'll be rewarded in June if I water them now.

Have been doing so-s0 with eating. DH is totally off SB, is back to buying chips and ice cream, etc

I have been riding ALOT!! coldest yet was on my way to work Tuesday morning at 4:00 am, it was 34 degrees. I figured out the windchill at 50 mph (yes, I'm slowing down since that last speeding ticket AND a warning I got a week later - more on that below ) and the windchill factor is "feels like 0 degrees" brrr! but I thawed out once at work, and then in the afternoon it was 70! so it was worth it.

Took the bike to the car wash yesterday (our hose isn't hooked up yet) and gave her a real good cleaning; bought some chrome polish ("Mother's" brand) and will use that today. I have discovered two rust spots - eeekkk!

We rode to southern Vermont on Saturday, to meet two guys from our online motorcycle forum, for barbecue. It was a great day! over 200 miles, meeting new friends, and good lunch

oh yeah - the speeding warning! I was driving to work (in the car) upset because my husband said I talk to online friends more than him. Well, I turn to the computer when he comes home and collapses on the couch to watch TV. I try to initiate conversation, and when he hardly answers, and keeps watching TV, then sure, I will use the computer. So, He picks the time that I'm literally out the door to work to bring this up....nice timing

I didn't realize I was going 65 and I NEVER saw the cop by the side of the road...but then I see those blue lights behind me, s*%t!!! I pulled over, and had already started bawling by the time he comes to my window. I had JUST mailed my $156.00 speeding ticket payment THAT morning!!

well, he was awfully nice, and actually more concerned that I was so upset and crying, he thought there was something deeper wrong...kept asking if there was "something he could do for me". Guess he thought I was abused or somethingn but I appreciated it. Just told him it was marriage problems. He even asked if I would be OK driving the rest of the way to work, if I wanted him to escort me! I said I would be fine, and would slow down.

Wow! I really didn't think I'd get off. and truly didn't cry to try to get off, that just came by itself.

So husband and I have been trying hard to be considerate of each other. It kinda stinks to have to work so hard at getting along!!! it should just come naturally. Which worries me...sigh.

well, it's a chilly morning again (like 32) but lots of nice sun and blue skies. I need to do more raking, before I think of having fun of riding (oh yea, polishing up that chrome first, will let you know how that polish works)

take care, ladies!!!

Hey Chicks - I'm back. Calif was BEAUTIFUL....saw lots of bikes and other awesome things. got some sun, didn't eat much, my girlfriends don't eat period......(whatever).
I'll check back in later.
Hugs

Good morning ladies!

Thank God you're all back...I was getting lonely! LOL. When did you get back Trina? Were your friends impressed with your weightloss?

Holly-Sounds like you are so busy with everything, but some of the yardwork can be a great stress reliever and exercise! As for your husband, I think that all marriages go through some times when you work to get along. Marriage is constantly a work in progress I think. Oh, that was so sweet of the officer. It's always so nice when you find a kind one especially when you hear all the negative police stuff.

This weekend was a lot of fun. Friday we rode the bike to an outdoor car show. We went to the motorcycle meeting Saturday and made out a schedule of some rides. Then we went to HD's open house and test drove (for the **** of it) a dresser, a softtail classic, and dh rode a v-rod. It was a lot of fun! Honestly, I'm not too crazy about the dresser. The seat was comfy but I felt really squished on the bike with dh. We have been doing alot of riding lately with the gorgeous weather. I actually rode my bike on the street (illegally...I still haven't tagged it) and I was really surprised how much easier it was then the backyard. I did go to the Driver's License office yesterday to get a booklet to study for the permit. I will do that soon and get it tagged and insured hopefully within the next month.

Diet-wise i have been doing really good. I decided to go low carb (Atkins) and I'm really liking it. I have only lost 3 pounds that I know of, but I'm trying hard! I have been doing about 45-60 minutes of cardio followed by circuits about 4 days a week. I figured I'd lose a whole lot more by now, but oh well. If I dont lose a certain amount by the end of April I'm going back to lower fat and counting calories.

Well, I'll check back again later girls!

Big Big Hugs to ya!!!

good morning!

Trina, welcome back!!! so glad you had a good time...so, your girlfriends don't eat much? you mean they don't think about what's for lunch a day in advance, as I do? well, I aspire to be like that But yes, that would keep me from eating much, if I were around small-shaped girlfriends who don't think about lunch

Andrea, CONGRATS on 3 down!!! That is a lot!! We all have to "pick and chose" our own modified plan, what works for our tastes, abilities, budgets, husbands etc. Way to go!! and way to go on the exercise, also!!!

kewl that you guys got to test ride those bikes. Was it a special demo day, or does the dealership always offer test rides? How did your guy like the V-Rod? They're pretty awesome-looking.*ok, just read your post again, saw it was demo day, duh to me *

I tried out that Mother's Chrome Polish, and it works well!!! Chrome is blindingly shiny and it was only $3.95/bottle. So I went back to same store yesterday and picked up the Mother's Polish, "for all paint and clear-coat finishes" which sounds like it would be fine for tank paint. It was $8.00, and I'll try it out today. I have some fine scratches on my tank from zippers, tank bag, just plain riding (33,333.3 as of yesterday!) and hope to gloss them over some.

It never got over 45 degrees yesterday, even with nice sunshine, due to a cold front that came through. Today should be better, low 50's with sun, so I hope to do a few miles. Then clouding up later this afternoon.

oh yes - Andrea, meant to inquire more about your motorcycle group meeting. Still going good? About how many members? We just joined UMV, United Motorcyclists of Vermont; and my husband is doing their web site. Their mission is to promote motorcycle awareness, increase safety, lobby for rights, and charitable missions. Very nice, friendly people. They were all impressed that we rode to the meeting...it was maybe in the high 40's, but we only had about 10 miles to go each way.

Glad you picked up your MV booklet, Andrea! In our state, the written test was multiple choice, 20 questions. Some were kinda sketchy - like there could have been more than 1 correct answer - so you had to pick "the MOST correct" answer. Then, if you pass the written, you get the permit, which allows one to ride any public road, during daylight hours, with no passenger. The permits good for...6 months I think? Anyhoo, good luck!

have a great day, ladies!

Good morning biker chicks! I will post more later and respond, but I just wanted to wish you all a great Friday morning!

Hello again!

Holly, dh LOVED the V-Rod and he said that during the demo he hung back a little and took a curve at about 70 mph and the bike felt so in control. He said it wasnt shaky or didn't feel like it was leaning. Sounded like a smooth ride!

Our weather went from 70's-80's yesterday and then went to 40 last night so its a cooler day today, but I think its supposed to be around 60. Plus it looks kinda cloudy like it could rain.

We use that Mother's polish on the bikes and it really does a nice job. When I washed my bike last time I used RainX (I think) car wash and it did a great job of cleaning her up as well.

The motorcycle club is coming along and doing pretty good. Last weekend there were about 10-15 us. Which is sadly the most we've ever had, except for the toy run. Supposedly there are more people joined (who never show) that are doing other stuff. Oh well! We ordered t-shirts and voted on offices. The guy dh doesnt like is the president and dh is the vice-president, which he isnt thrilled about because he didnt want the jerk wad to be Pres. He's upset b/c now he will have to work with him a little more. Like I told him, who really cares? Its about riding... not the politics anyhow. We are planning to all go to Cassoday next month as a group, then we'll all do the Riverfest together, and I think that Big Dog's party was on the schedule too. It should be fun!

Holly, your motorcycle group sounds like fun! I like riding solo, but group activities can be pretty fun as well.

I'm excited about the written test! Thanks for the forewarning about sketchy questions!

Have a great one!

Hey Chicks = DH and I took our bikes out yesterday afternoon for a short ride, it was awesome! Had all the leather on.

Rebel - good for you riding on the street! Good luck on your test - you'll do fine! Also congrats on deciding on a diet plan and being down 3 already! I love your April Goals down at the bottom of your post. Do you mind if I do something similar with May Goals?

Holly - Thanks for the tip about "Mother's" - I could use some wax on my ride too.

I'm going back to LAWL today at lunch. I gained 5 pounds at Christmas and now I gained 4 in Cally - so I have to hit it hard and do it legal. If I pay to do it I'll be more serious.

My girlfriends don't eat much. The one mosting drinks and smokes, eats a couple nuts, a salad here and there, that's how she stays 121 at 5'7". The other one is more normal at 5'6" and 137. But neither of them 'enjoy' their food like me.....lol

Okay I'll catch you later.
Hugs - it's great to be back.....I missed my DH......

Star- I bet you did miss your sweetie! He was surely missing you pretty badly too! I am so glad that your trip went well. Sometimes with the weight thing it seems that there are times when it drops off, but then you can gain so quick. I'm the same way. LAWL worked for you and I think that's great to go back to it. DO you have to buy packaged foods or how does that work? Posting the April goals has really helped me to remember and be accountable for what I need to do with myself. Please go ahead and do the same for your May goals!! In order to meet my goal I have to lose at least 5 more pounds pretty soon here! I'm getting a little scale and food obsessed (in a good way), so I really need to chill out or else I'll get frustrated and quit. I have to just remember to take it 1 meal, 1 pound at a time.

Later...

Holly - Did you get your helmet sticker from me too?

Trina--Good job on your goals! Haha...center of doom!! How did it go today?

REbel - I posted this on my other favorite thread, thought I'd just copy it here to answer you question...hope you don't mind. It is alittle annoying with all the icons....lol



Hi Chicks,

Well I had a blast in CA with my two skinny friends We danced , ate , drank , talked , argued , walked , worked out , smoked and drank alot of .......

Just got back from the Center of Doom Haven't been there since January...needless to say I weighed more I pledged to follow plan to a T, not tweak and come in 3 times a week. I will now be the customer of LA. The counslor (new young girl) is having me do the Faststart for two days, tomorrow and Sunday and then she will measure me on Monday. We will also go over my exercise program. For now I am on the Gold Plan. I have to study the book and try to remember how to be on plan

I bought 12 weeks with bars and the Faststart Drink stuff (just have to stop and pick up the Vodka to mix with the Faststart on the way home from work) Actually I'm pretty excited to get back on plan.

Hi to all the new chicks - hope to annoy all of you equally. Hey to all you oldies but goodies