Marti~I think it is me, I think I ran everyone off! Yes, James is such a sweetie. I do know what you are talking about, the slider. I have one and man are they great. I still can't cut a straight line! LOL Can't wait to see a photo of your rings. I have had the Krispy Kreme donuts and I think they are delicious-when they are warm. But definitely overrated. I remember when they opened one in OK, people were camped out to get one the next day-ridiculous! It's a donut. The same when they opened the one in Wichita. I ain't campin' out for a stinking donut.

Susan~hoping Gaby is feeling better. She sounds so adorable, I can just see her wrapping her arms around "daddy", so cute. He sounds like a great guy for wanting to adopt her but I totally understand how you feel. About Alex and your kids-I know he will adore them. Good luck with your meeting on the 17th. Hey, did you find a Sandra Bullock dress?

Jana~thinking about you and yours today and tomorrow.

Kayecee~all I have to say is lighthouses make for a purdy bathroom! I think I am finished with the boys, except for a rug I need to order online. Found a nice picture today at Michaels. I really like the lighthouses, it makes me think of CA.

Angie~WTG on the jewelry, hey you got what you went for right?! Just got a bonus. So what did ya get? Gold necklaces & rings, any stones?

I splurged today and went to the scrapbook store, that was my little treat to myself. Funny though, in the end it actually isn't for me. Hadn't been in a while and stocked up on some more stickers and a few sheets of paper. They have a lot of cool new stuff, papers, and sets of diecuts and such, but won't buy any until I start working on and planning the pages. Didn't find what we were looking for at Lowes this evening, or Home Depot. Looking for some brushed nickel ceiling fans for the boys rooms and the kitchen, but 44 inch. They have the 52 inch ones but they are a tad too big I think. Figured out what we are planting in the front yard, think we will do the planting before we have the guys do the grass. Anyway, that's about all we did this evening. Nothing much on the agenda for tomorrow. Have a couple of errands to run in the morning and then straighten up things around the house. Probably do a load or two of laundry and my ironing so I can have the weekend free. I still can't believe that this is April 1st already. Where as the time gone?? Okay, have a good evening ladies. See ya tomorrow.

Hi,
Just a fast hello.
I am just super tired.Gabster is feeling better but I did take her to the Dr's this morning after a night of high fever.
It must have been a 24 hour thing because she is being her usual self.
I must say she is a very polite little girl. Even though she had a fever she still said thank you for some 7up that I gave her

Prayers for you and your family Jana......

Oh, Alex leaves tomorrow night for California with his children, back on Easter.I haven't even LOOKED for a SB dress Cristi,so crazy here with trying to look for a job and Gab being sick......

I do have some weight good news!!!! I weighed in at 150.5 this morning......just because I wanted to see. 1 whole pound.......yay....

Ok.......will try and catch up tomorrow

TTFN

Good evening ladies

Cristi, I bought some good ol cheapy jewellery,,,the kind I like....lol The ex landlords sound a bit not on the good side..

Jana, my thoughts will be with you and your family.

Susan, ah poor lil Gabster,,,shes too sweet. Give her a kiss from Auntie Ang

Marti, yes James is a gem...

Katie, Brandon is 16 and plays guitar, and does lighting for some plays. Tanner is in band plays the trumpet and acts. I am blessed with two great kids (most of the time) Tanner set his alarm clock for 1:30 am last night to saran wrap Brandon,,,didnt' work so he tried again at 4:30 am,,,*sigh and again at 6:30...%$$^#%$ dang kids

I hope Im not missing anyone....

So my show is in its last week. Thank goodness cause the props are starting to stink bad. I can't even go near one PROP without gagging...lol Sad I know...lol
They just opened a Krispey Creme in Calgary,,,first one in Canada from what I hear. I won't be going near it for awhile. Right close to my neighbourhood they just opened a Winners,,,wahooo! Lots of Pretties....lol
Im thinking of auditioning for a weightloss program that is on tv. Its called Taking It Off go ahead and check it out. www.takingitoffonline.com
let me know what you think...I contacted them a year ago about if they would ever come to Calgary,,,and they said maybe next year which is this year...so anyways I contacted them again today and they will be here in 2 weeks...*nail biting
well I need sleep...night
Angie

I just did something nuts...*hyperventilating now...
I said I would sing in a caberat..*gulp
auditions are in less then 2 weeks...*gasping

ok ok I have to get past auditions,,,so just wait and see...lol

well thats enough drama for one morning eh?

Good Morning,

Angie,Angie,Angie........singing caberat in your spare time? lol......They should replace the Energizer Bunny and put your pretty lil face there.
You EXHAUST me just reading about all that you do!!!!
I kind of looked at the site for the show you are interested in applying for.....I think you would be GREAT on a show like that.
Just hope you remember us Jaded Ladies when you become a TV Star!

Cristi- Chili sounds hearty.I love bean recipes and they are so healthy for you. I was soaking Lima beans and kept finding other things to eat and they laid sitting , soaking for days.....this foam thing starts happening and they start smelling....lol.Anyway, can't soak for TOO long!
I would pursue the small claims things if you don't get the deposit back from your former home.
My thinking is they might think if they delay it that you will just give up and right it off as a lost.Landlords should have an account for deposits that they don't touch until after the tenant moves out.......after all that is what the $$$$ is for.....silly to spend it and when the time comes say.......opps,we have o money to refund them back what is owed...lol
anyway..........I think it will work out fine........just set a fire under their butts and they will produce that money!

Marti- What a sweet sister!! Is the reception this weekend? I think the weather is suppose to be sunny for a few days, wonderful time to hold a gathering outside.....if Shanna is there , take a picture together!!
James is a sweetie for buying you a cutter........very thoughtful.

Katie- So, what does your husband do for work?? He had odd hours of that he was working? I think mainly I am a night person, kind of gain spend as the day goes on........
Though I do love my coffee in the morning.....
Have you posted a picture?? Would love to see what you looked like,....kind of have a picture of a petite blonde lady.....and you are pretty!!! lol

Kayecee- Where are you ???? Back to work and all?? Climbing Mt.Washmore??? Miss you

and Rita,Kat,Kathy???

I grounded some fresh peanuts yesterday at Fred Myers.It taste waaaay too fresh and healthy.I need some oils and salt in it.......lol.It was good though, would take some getting use to.Also bought some celery & carrots to munch on......

Had a good nights rest so hope to get back to walking today.There is a chance they will make me a full time employee!! Maybe.........
I just need to earn a little more and this would provide that.......also would get the full time benefits and it is a federal job , so there are a lot of benefits....we'll see. I really don't like my apartment.....and the view of the baskeyball courts......

Best get my arse busy!!!

TTFN

Hiya ladies,

Sheesh, I've really missed a lot!

Cristi - you got me good with the AF Card!!!!! At first I was like - WHAT???? LOL. Good luck with finding the fan you want. My ironing is waaaaay behind because I got out the summer stuff out and washed, and lots of it is 100% cotton.

Susan - YAY for the 1 # down!! About Wally World, in the movie Vacation with Chevy Chase, he takes his kids to Wally World in California, so maybe that's why you thought of a theme park. Neal took on my 2 older kids when he married me. And you would never know he isn't their biological father. I dated some guys before Neal who had problems accepting the kids so I had to dump them - the guys, not the kids! Hope your job does turn into fulltime.

Kathy - all I can say is you get the Mother Of The Year Award for cleaning barf out of Legos!! For $300 worth of them, I guess I would have done it too...

Marti - awww, it's so sweet of your sister to give a reception for you and James. Hope the weather will be pretty for it. I have the small cutter, but all my paper is the 8 1/2 x 11, so it works okay. Mary and I are supposed to start scrapbooking on Wednesday evenings.... not sure if she really will be able to or not, though.

Angie - why were your kids saran wrapping each other? If you said, I missed it! I'd love to hear you sing at a Caberet! If you get famous, we'll say we knew you "when".

Thanks to all of you for the kind words about Deborah. I have to admit that I am glad it is all over. The service was beautiful - she planned all of it herself.

Tomorrow is weigh in, and I've done well all week, so I hope to see a nice loss. Our church is starting up an exercise class for women, and the main lady in charge is about my size, so I think I would feel comfortable going. I have been very lax about exercise, and don't want to get even flabbier due to weight loss! Btw - I am eating Vitamin C everyday in some form or another, but don't usually get to the other thread to report in.

The weather here is really nice, too, so I'm headed outdoors for awhile. See you tomorrow!

Jana

Good Afternoon ladies--

Ok, so it's a little later than the afternoon but it's still before the evening!

How is everyone doing today?
James went and bought a printer today. Very nice. It's a photo printer so now my photos will be printed out much nicer than my old one.
We had just bought my sisters printer, then while we were up in Portland we roamed around Fry's (don't know if any of you have that, but it's a HUGE computer outlet place...kind of like Office Depot,,,just much bigger) and we saw some better printers for cheap. So we sold the one we got from my sister and used the money toward the better one.

Just what you all wanted to hear isn't it?

Jana--I'm glad to hear the the service was nice. How is her husband doing? And as for your weight loss....I'm sure you'll see another loss. And the exercise group sounds great!! I miss that at Sony. You're going to do great. You ought to post an update photo after losing 21 lbs.!!!

Susan--My goodness girl,,,you too are losing like there is no tomorrow. Congrats!!

Angie--I bet you'll do fine with the singing. I would love to hear you sing!! Why don't you sing into a video tape and mail it to me so I can hear you!! Has Susan ever heard you sing?

Cristi--Chilli is one of those meals that it doesn't matter what the weather is it's still good. In fact, last Sunday James made some for dinner.....mmmmm....was very good. And I like how he makes it. He cubes up beef sirloin and tosses it in for the meat. Very good.....especially with cornbread on the side!!

Katie--When I read that you washed lego's......the vision I had was just terrible!! You ARE a wonderful mother to have "saved" those lego's!! I never had an experience with Jhanai making a mess....although I have one of my ex-husband...he had drank way too much one night (which upset me at the time) and he didn't bother to get out of bed when he felt sick....so imagine my surprise when heard him getting sick in our bed!!! What did I do? Well.....I rolled him up in all his blankets, pushed him to the far edge and got myself a clean blanket and went to bed! Then made him clean it up himself when he got up. Not my job do clean up after him.

Kayecee--How are you doing lady?? I went to scroll back and you didn't post much on this thread yet so I wasn't able to see what you have written. I hope you're doing ok with all the testing....is it over yet? How long does it last? I can't seem to remember that time in my life back in grade school.

Rita--How are you doing? I hope all is well with you and that you have great weather to enjoy.

Kat--How is school going? Are you getting excited that it's almost over? Come back and keep us posted.

Shanna--I'll be seeing you tomorrow....and as Susan suggested and that I already had planned....I DO intend to get a picture of you and me together!! No way of getting out of it.

Who am I missing? I feel like I'm missing someone. If I am I apologize. But I hope you're doing well.

Tonight there is a Sony "reunion". Some one had rented a hall or something like that for everyone to get together and catch up. Today has been a year that Sony closed in Springfield. Doesn't feel like it. James & I plan on stopping by to say hi. We don't plan on staying long. Shanna & her man said they didn't plan on coming.... I see her a lot, but I still like her company!!
(You hear that Shanna!!)

Ok...need to get cleaned up and have dinner before I leave. I will talk to you ladies tomorrow.

Marti

Evening-

It is freeeeezing in this fricking office.......I should probably go home and get a sweater??

I must have missed the infamous $300 Lego story from Katie,is it in the 39 thread?? I will go back and look. So, I gather you cleaned poopy lego's?? Also......who did the poo???? lol
I will go back and lookie for it. How is the weather in S.CAl???

I am glad you got the deposit back Cristi!!! Must be a huge relief off your mind....
Chili does sound good and everyone keeps mentioning cornbread, love cornbread, especially when it is still hot----- with butter!!!

I am just having a hard time with my back right now.....pms ache and all....seems to sap my energy.
Think Ang could spare some for me but...........no....lol

I will throw this out........Alex didn't call or email today.I know he left for California tonight, just surprised he didn't say good bye. I know he was busy getting ready to leave the office for a week and was worried about the drive and getting to his childrens house before too late tonight - it is a 3 hour drive to pick them up.
He just has always been very thoughtful.I am ready to put a strike against him but also want to give him the benefit of the doubt.I mean we have been writing almost every day for 5 weeks........just seems out of the norm.....

Also, just very sensitive with this *monthly* thing going on ......*sigh*....anyway, neither here nor there. Just trust you all with your opinion.

So, weigh in is tomorrow!!!! YAY........I know I just did it yesterday but will keep to Saturdays.

Tomorrow is a play called The Passion, my church is putting on- going to take the kids and their friends- putting Gabster in the nursery.
We drove by the church today and Gab just started to cry and pointed at the church up on the hill "PLAY!!!!!, PLAY!!!!"....and she was just howling up a storm...lol, she is so cute.

Hello to everyone!!!! Glad you are safely home Jana

TTFN

Hello Ladies,

Marti - I will be glad to see more pics of you and your wedding. Also, one of you and Shanna. At my height and weight level, 20-some pounds doesn't make a huge difference, but I may post a picture anyway. Hope you had a good time at the reunion last night. Did most of the other employees know you and James got married? Have fun at the reception. Is that today or tomorrow?

Cristi - YAY - glad you got your deposit back! If you have time on your hands you can always come and visit me. You don't have to wait til August.

Susan - hey, I like your new avatar! I think you should give Alex the benefit of the doubt. Who knows what happened before he left? I bet he has a good reason for not saying goodbye. The nursery is a good place for the Gabster while the others watch the play. She would have nightmares for weeks, maybe.

Hi to the others!

Well, today is weigh-in and I'm down 2 1/4 more!!!!!!! That makes 23 3/4 pounds in 10 weeks. Only 1 1/4th to go til I can change the number in my chick avatar!

Today we are leaving for Nashville Indiana to see the Bellamy Brothers in concert. I have loved them for years and will be loud and rowdy during the show. We'll be back tomorrow early afternoon, so try to behave yourselves while I'm gone. Cristi - get out the whip, just in case, okay? LOL Have a great Saturday!

Jana

Well, I thought I better make an appearance since I haven't been on in a while. It will be a quick on since I have to get ready for Marti's Reception. I am bringing some stuff and I have to get myself prepared too.
WEll, I finally got a job ya'all. Not that I am too excited about it or anything. It is for Pentagon Federal Credit union. A military bank. I will be working 9pm to 5;30 in the morning with a head set on and sitting at a desk. I start on the 12th and work a month on days to get trained. I don't look forward to working nights again, but I chose it because I thought it would work best when I went back to school in the fall. It should be interesting to work full time and go to school fulltime ( 20 credits) aaaagh, I can imagine the sleepless nights. Hey, maybe I will lose weight since I will get no sleep and not feel like eating . AAAGGGHHH I wish I could go to school and not have to get a job until next year when I graduate. WAAAWAAA
Ok, I am feeling sorry for myself.
WEll Gals, You won't get a picture of me from today if I can run fast enough. YOU CAN"T GET ONE MARTI IF YOU CAN"T CATCH ME!! BWAAAAHAHA BWAHAHA
To all the wonderful people losing weight, congratulations!! ( jealously earing it's head!!) I envy you all, but I am proud of your progress.
I hope every one has a wonderful weekend and I shall hopefully do some more posting before I get into the job and have little time. Only a week left and I am no longer having fun. my stomach is in knots jjst thinking about it.
Ta ta for now.
P.S. Hey Kayecee, those pictures developed yet??? Needs some pointers on how to get them posted????

A very good morning to all~

Jana~I've got the whip out and ready. Have fun at the concert, which I know you will. And you be as loud and rowdy as you want to be. I just may take you up on that offer of visiting before August-I have lots of time on my hands right now. I have to say how very proud I am of you with your weight loss. You are doing an awesome job getting it off. CONGRAT'S on your 2 1/4 lbs. gone this week!! I am doing a happy dance for ya.

Susan~Gaby sounds so very cute and sweet. I miss my kids being that age-they are so much fun. I too would give Alex the benefit of the doubt. Was there anything in the last email about leaving for his trip? Could be that he knew you knew he was leaving and the email Thursday was the last one. Could also be a zillion could be's so I would wait on the strike. But I do understand-I totally would be thinking all kinds of things and wondering why also. But keep an open mind.

Shanna~Glad to see ya. CONGRAT'S on the new job!! You are going to be one busy lady when school starts, 20 credits and working! Just think of the outcome when you feel the stress coming. You will have a wonderful job in the end. Have fun at the reception today, and YES we do want to see pictures of YOU and Mrs. D. Hear that Marti?

Okay, well on with my boring day. Have a great Saturday everyone.

Good Morning,

CONGRATS to Jana!!!!! Very happy for you and just pray for continued success in the weight loss.I never heard of the concert you are going to attend but sure it will be tons of fun
I called on a Wiggles concert for Gabster & I to go to up at the Rose Garden and it was going to be $60-$40 depending on the seating..... I thought it would be a nice afternoon thing to do with her but at that price she can sit in front of the tv and watch them.
BTW- Wiggles is 4 grown mean dancing and singing on Nick Jr....lol...I think they look English but hard to tell because they are always singing.
Besides I ........errr,Gabster loves Clifford better.
Also, there is an exhibit on Mr Rogers at the childrens museum and if I get the free pass at the library I wouldn't have to shell out........call me thrifty, don't call me cheap........lol

CONGRATS to Shanna!!!! I know you say it might not be the job you would desire but it will pay the bills.......and sometimes we have to settle for that in life to get to where we want to be in the long run..........
I certainly hate looking out at an indoor basketball court and would LOVE to move but it is a good job and it does provide housing and utilities free, plus the salary. 6PM to 10PM suck though but I can take Gabster to the park during the day and we take naps together ........(hey!!! I am 40 )
SO, congrats.....you might really enjoy it and like you say it gives you a chance to continue schooling-

Chatter,Chatter.........

Ok- I will let Alex live for a while longer........looking at his last email he was asking for prayers for the trip and that plans had changed where he has to go home next Saturday with the kids -have them Easter and take them home Sunday evening, instead of just taking them home after their trip.So, he seemed under the gun.

Besides, he isn't a *boyfriend*, doesn't owe me anything really.So.........I am *centered* again.....lol

It is SUNNY out and a nice day ahead to be outside.Course the play tonight......can't be as gory as the movie Jana ....lol. I wouldn't go see the movie,I have an idea of what that is all about.Real life is intense enough........I go to movies to relax....lol

OK- out of here........

Weigh In- Lost 1 1/2 pounds this week from 151.5 to 150! Stunned because I was kind of liking those 1/2 pounders.....SOOO excited because I haven't been in the 140's since before the Gabster was born, can't wait til next Saturday......yay....
Also going to work on getting recent pictures and posting those in the next few day.........

whew...........thats it.....ttfn

Back again, but just for a quick sec. Was still on the computer and thought I would check to see if anyone has posted.

Susan~I wouldn't go see the movie either but DD & DS went to see it yesterday and they really liked it. Said it was gory, A LOT of blood but otherwise very good. I wouldn't imagine a play would be as gory, or gory at all-but then you never know. Hope you like it. CONGRAT'S on your loss this week! Doing the happy dance for you too! And I wouldn't call you cheap. There is absolutely nothing wrong with saving a buck or two or more. You can't beat your work schedule. I wouldn't pay too much for a concert. I wanted to go see Martina McBride and the tickets were 50-75-for her I would have paid it. But they were high because Alan Jackson was with her also. I don't care much for his music but she is GREAT! And she is a home girl (from KS). We went to see her Christmas concert Dec. '02 and it was WONDERFUL! She has such a powerful voice for being a tiny, little woman. Anyway, I am starting to babble.

Hope everyone is having a nice day. See ya...