I've been in west Texas with my niece--we had the final, and successful, court hearing about her guardianship of her father/my brother. Very sad--he has bi-polar and Alzheimer's and is in a VA facility.

We go back home today, and I'll catch up.

Good Morning Ladies

Sorry I was MIA yesterday had a lot to do,after my company left.Had to put all my valuables away when the kids came to visit. Now I had to reverse and put them out again. Went food shopping and now the refrig is full.

Good walking weather is only 71 and its looks like the humidity is down for a while anyway.

Thank Ladies for the welcome back,its great to be back.I love my DGC but the noise & screaming was really getting to me . Guess I'm getting too old for all that.

PAM-I did have a wonderful time being away from the house,by vacationing in Maine if it was just for a few days. I went to register for my walking group but they only take checks & money orders so I have to go back tomorrow. The walking club will be begin Sept 13. So far the girl said that only a few people register so far. I can't run because of my knee also,but walking will be a must to get my left leg strengthen.

JOJO-I like to join your weight loss challenge also,I was gone when you were discussing it. 20 lbs in 20 weeks is doable,that like a one pound a week. I heard about the riots in London and some person on the radio said it going to happen here in America,and we have to watch and be alert. BAD BAD Times in this old world,People Hating People,it whats going on. Keep safe.The grand kids are growing before my eyes they just not interested in kick the can ,or any of the things we used to do when we were kids.

VICKIE & JOJO-Sorry about your families having Alzheimer's. It didn't run in my family or Leo's family,so I have no idea what it is to have a loved one come down with it.


Have to go as my dinner is ready to eat.

Have a great day

jojo and ems, hope you are not near the riots. I caught the tail end of the news about it, so not real sure what started this. My husband said it had something to do with kids. I did hear on news that an 11 yr old was arrested for looting. So sad. i grew up south of Detroit, during the riots of '67. I was terrified it would come down to our town, which was only about 15-20 miles south. Stay safe my friends and will pray it ends soon.

Good afternoon, Chickies. We went out for lunch today. I had salmon, dry baked potato, green beans, and carrots. Those were some of the best carrots I've had in a long long time. Exercise today was a little archery. Tomorrow I'll be back in the water hopping around.

Nancy, it sounds like your body was saying, "One more bite first, please." You normally eat healthy foods. I'm sure you'll get back on the wagon. You'll prob soar way past me on this journey.

Maryann, a walking club sounds neat. Enjoy!

Did I tell ya'll a gf and I are starting an OA group at our church? First meeting is Sept. 12. Life is good.

Pam, I have always had a weight problem. They called me "Butterball" when they brought me home from the hospital when I was born. Life goes on.....

Rhonda, my thoughts are with you and your niece. Have a safe trip home.

Okay, Chickies, let's all go out there and make some good choices. I'll catch ya later.

Sandra, you are too cute! My Sister always jokes that she came home from the hospital in a chubbie size kimono!

I'm not going to make good choices tonight, but I hope to not overeat. Serious wagon time tomorrow and maybe even some exercise!

My internet is down. On my phone posting this. Went to Mexican for lunch/dinner. Tried to not eat too many chips. Went to doctor. He thinks my mole is cancer. Will remove next Thursday.

Pam..Not the news you wanted..Did he say what kind he thought.
Will they biopsy it as they remove it or send it away. Its really good you got it checked when you did.

I joined in with some of my friends for a "biggest loser contest" we are all putting $25 in a pot and whoever loses the biggest % of weight in 14 weeks
(starting Monday) will get it all. We have 10 people so far.
I almost want to pig out this week to give me more to lose LOL

Pam, I am so glad you went to the doctor. Keep us posted on what you find out. We're here for you if you need to talk. Remember to keep positive thoughts.

Nancy, your BL challenge sounds like a fun way to lose. I'm rooting for you.

Vickie, just do some dusting in the morning. You'll be all right.

I just finished some Ranier cherries. Pricey but worth it.

Home safely from the trip.

Pam---

I have so much running through my mind tonight.

Should I work part time or full time this fall. I can afford to do part time but maybe the structure & busyness of full time would be good for me.

Should I sell truck & boat. One day I think i should keep them till spring & then decide & the next day I think they would be a huge load off my shoulders to sell.

I found a great picture of Robin on the river and its especially great because he had his wedding ring on in clear view. He only wore it a few years when we married and then because it was wearing blisters when he paddled he left it off mostly. It didn't bother me that he left it off but it is great to have this picture with it showing.

I have a headache tonight. Wondering if my new coffee I had this am is low on caffiene.

Night

No, I'm well away from the riots but a lady in our road has a brother who has, or should I say had, a music shop in Tottenham. It has been burned to the ground and he has lost everything. He was insured but how can you replace vintage instruments.

Nancy I know that should I/ shouldn't I feeling. It has been a year and 3 months for us now since Beth slipped her moorings and we are just getting our decision making back to normal.

Maryann Welcome aboard the Christmas weight loss train. A pound a week is a nice slow drop and if we don't get there, what the hey? Its not an issue we will be grateful for what we can lose

Good Morning Ladies

Going to be another hot one today but my tomato plants love this kind of weather I have 6 wiped tomatoes and lots more to ripen. If I have top many I will gives some to friends and neighbors and the rest I will make this Italian Tomato Sauce called "PUTTANESCA"[named for the ladies of the night would put their pots of tomato sauce on the window sills to tempt men into the BORDELLOS.] That's the story I got from Raphael Ray's 30 M cooking.

SANDRA-Thanks,I hope I will be able to keep up with them other walkers if not I will just have to in my pace. That's a good idea for start a OA in your church. I think the only WW meeting place in our town is closing up as not too many members are going there anymore.

PAM-Sorry to hear the mold might be cancerous.Putting you on my special prayer list,that it isn't Does you mole have hair growing out of it????Asking because my mole has and the doctor told me hairy moles are never cancerous. When you see doctor,and if you remember ask him if that is true.


NANCY-Glad that you getting out with friends. I agree with Sandra The BBL challenge will be fun. Hope you win the pot of money.

JOJO-Thanks I will try to keep up with your girls in the challenge.


Have to go,have a great day

Morning chicks. Another beautiful day and humidity suppose to be down a little.

Maryann, glad your weather is cooperating with your walking. How old are your grandkids?

Nancy, are you a teacher? I sometime miss working, but like retirement better, lol.

Sandra, I bought cherries too. $7 for bag, yikes.

Welcome back Rhonda. You are a great sister and aunt to help your neice through this process.

jojo, hope the rioting stops soon.

I asked the dr. at least 3 times, if he was sure it was cancer. He said he has seen a lot of this and yes, he is pretty sure it is, or pre-cancer. He thinks basal cell. I am fine with that. If I'm going to get skin cancer, that is the best one to get. If it turns out to be melonma, then I will start freaking out. He is going to remove it, then send it off. I go next week, Thursday. My daughter is the one more upset than I am.

The good news, got on the scale this morning and I'm down 1-1/2 lbs. Hope it holds up. I've been doing a mile on the treadmill each day and watching what I eat, so I hope I have a good number next Monday.

Maryann, we were posting at the same time. No, no hair growing on the mole. Dr. mentioned something about nodules or it was nodular??? whatever that is.

Pam....that's scary. I'm glad you didn't procrastinate any longer. I know where your 1 and 1/2 pounds went.

We just finished dinner and are readying to go to church. After church several of us will go to DQ. I'm planning to just get a Diet Coke. Wish me luck!!

Pam, you're a grave lady.

Welcome home, Rhonda. Guess you noticed it didn't cool off while you were away.

I don't like my ticker/tracker and am wanting to find a cute one. Life goes on.