Hey friends, just wanted to let you know how my team teaching went last night. We all rose to the occasion and I think the dispute is behind us. They were very nice to me and we ironed out the situation that was such a huge stumbling block with a compromise that seemed to suit everyone. We were all a little tender and very considerate with each other. So, I guess in this case the conflict was worth it because I think we all learned something about how to get along together and I think that we all want to do what it takes to make this successful so that is very encouraging to me.

Ch-ching, dropped another 2 lbs. this a.m. to boot. You know what it has boiled down to? Less calories per day. I had got to the point where I couldn't lose doing straight BFL. The thing is, I am not starving myself by any means and I do think my stomach has shrunk so that I don't need or crave as much food. It just took a while to get here.

ledom, way to go on the weight loss! I am happy for you that things have ironed out with those two teachers. It will make your time with them this semester more pleasurable. How did your lunch go with your friend? Have a great time tonight with the girls.

Hey judi, have you listened anymore of Dr. Phil? I didn't do any reading yesterday, as planned.

Have a great weekend.

Hi! Sorry I took so long...

I am feeling MUCH better, the priest is back(the one that was on retreat...not the one that went to heaven...don't want anyone to get "sceert", so I should clarify that) and DH and the cat will be here tomorrow and I am having my house cleaned Monday and I have finally caught up to all my laundry

Ledom, a boyfriend might be nice...with nice biceps to match yours and a kayak of course

Congratulations on the weight loss...you are just smoking along I am STILL the same and I even walked this week plus I have good on eating ok...not perfect...but good! Alice, I hope I will get a nice weight loss shock like that!

No I got bogged down with Dr. Phil...it was very good but he is just so "Dr. Phil".

I love Carol Shield's, she is my favourite Canadian author. Do any of you read Flannery O'Conner?

I am glad everything worked out with "those" people.

Canadian thanksgiving is next month...we are invited to "hopefully what will be in laws". It will be the first time we meet them. I am looking forward to it...my D. has already given me stringent instructions on how to act, what to wear, what to say, what not to say etc. I hope the other mom got instructions too, probably not..just this seemingly bozo mom

I bet the Boston puppy was SOOO cute. You seem to have a lot more Boston's in the east then we do out here. Boston's are very rare and you could never find one in a pet store ...ever!

The weather here is sublime...just like the nicest summer day.

Yesterday was DH's birthday and we took off early...early for a drive to Maine. We were gone about 12 hrs. and the 3 of us (including Lacee) were rather tired by the time we arrived home. So, we will be going out for his b'day dinner this evening. It was a beautiful drive, but not much color yet.

judi, that is great that you have been invited by the other set of grandparents to Thanksgiving dinner. It sounds like you will have a wonderful time. I'm sure the other mother got her instructions from her son just like you did. I guess we do have more Bostons in the USA, now that you mentioned it, but you don't see many people with them. Labs & Golden Retrievers seem to be the norm. I haven't read Dr. Phil's book in a few days because my sinus problems are making my eyes feel gritty and all I feel like doing is lying back with them closed. You must be happy to have your DH & Esteban back.

ledom, did you do any kayaking over the weekend?

Have a great day ladies.

OMG, I just finished my post and accidently hit the delete button. I HATE that!

Kayaking - YES, I say Osprey's which I have never seen before. They had stopped off for some fishing from their migration. I saw three catches over the course of the morning. They were fascinating. Do you have them where you live Alice, and judi? My bird book shows them in the extreme north in summer and in S. Fla, and Texas for winter.

Your drive sounds fun Alice. Fall is just peeking out here too. It is the best time of year IMO.

judi - I am SURE you will be on your best behaviour while having dinner w/ the "(maybe) future in-laws".

Cheryl what is going on with you? Did you decide where you want to live yet?

Ledom,

I'll be living in Magnolia and driving 26 miles (one way) to work every day. But that part of the state is beautiful, so I should be ok.

Tomorrow is my last day here in the Newport office, and I have a TON of stuff to do!!

In case I'm unable to check in for awhile, you ladies take care!

Cheryl

Best wishes Cheryl! New places, new people and new starts are always exciting.

Ledom, no we don't have osprey's here. I like bird watching too.

Alice, happy birthday to the DH! Fall drives are wonderful especially in that part of the world. I got bored with Dr. Phil so I haven't listened to him for awhile.

I am plodding on with phase 2 of South Beach, I even talked the DH into going out for a walk in the night yesterday.

A new consignment place opened up on the island, I am going to take in the 3X clothes so I have nothing to get back into to. Just going to focus on one direction...down. However slowly as long as it is going that way and I am starting to exercise I will be satisfied.

There are a lot of Labs out here too. The small dog favourites seem to be Lhasa Apso's, Shih Tzus, Bichon Frises and poodle mixes. For mid size dogs a lot of people have Australian sheepdogs because they are so good for dog sports.

Enjoy the day!

It has gotten a lot cooler around here. I think tonight it's supposed to get down into the 20's. Later on today DH & I are going to pick the rest of our tomatoes and remove the plants.

Cheryl, how did your last day of work go? I wish you the best of luck with your move and your new job. Please let us know how everything went.

ledom, I don't believe we have ospreys here either. I love to watch birds too. We have bird feeders out in our back yard, but mostly get smaller birds, Gold & House Finches. I have seen Great Blue Herons at smaller ponds. While we were in Maine the other day we saw quite a few wild turkeys in a field.

judi, how do you like Phase 2 of SBD? You have a good attitude about losing weight. I just can't seem to get my act together in that dept.

Enjoy your day!

Alice, we have some pheasants on the island. Someone brought them here and raised a few pairs then let them go. We get quite few birds here. When we first built the house we had a trumpter swan come and sit in our yard. That was quite wonderful.

SB phase 2 is much easier to live with then phase 1. My WW friend explained the new flex point system, I don't see it as much more exciting than the old point range system...I think if I was doing WW I would prefer the latter.

I exerecised this week...hope to do that "do something for 21 days and it will be a habit".

Have a good weekend everyone.

We had a frost overnight. Yesterday we managed to pick the last of our tomatoes and remove the plants. They were the only plants that needed saving.

judi, that must've been quite an experience seeing a trumpeter swan. We had a male and female pheasant in our back yard where we used to live, and the male was courting the female. It was something to watch. Could you give me an idea of what your menu is like on phase 2? I honestly don't know how many carbs to eat per day and not eat too many of them. Thanks, I would appreciate it. I honestly want to do something, but don't think I want to start counting points again.

ledom, what have you been up to?

Cheryl, hope the move is going smoothly.

Take care and have a good weekend.

Morning girls,

Oh, I have just been really busy. Everything seems to be catching up to me. judi, good for you and your exercise goals. My exercising has really suffered this week. I was just tired all week and have been hitting snooze in the a.m., but must get it back together on that front. Love the bird stories!

Starting a new thread.