Hello Ladies--

Beth--No, James isn't usually gone for 2wks. Wait....in the beginning he was in Portland for 2wks at a time but that's only a couple hour drive. Now he's in a different state all together! But time goes by so fast that the two weeks will be here before I know it! I think you handled the cow situation very well. I don't live in the country, but way back in the day (in highschool) a group of cows had gotten loose just down the road from where I live now, and tried to cross the train tracks.....and they all got hit! It was so sad. I have NO idea where these cows come from!! But it was in the news. Cows have the most beautiful eyes....ever notice that?

Angie--So glad that your party turned out great!! Going to the play and dressing up in the 80's sounds fun! Would be like being back in highschool!! If you really need leg warmers, just find an old sweater that you don't want and cut the sleeves off! That should do shouldn't it?? Hope you have fun...we definately want to see pictures.

Jane--Very happy that you and the other mods had a fabulous time!! I wish I could have been there. It must be great putting a face & personality to a name now. I agree....Jaded Ladies really DO need to get together.

Cristi--When do you go to Georgia? The riverwalk sound romantic!! I think you and V should take advantage of that! And you're so right about something becoming a habit once you start doing it. That's what I need to do right now. Is get back on track of exercising. James & I were talking about how when I got my gazelle, I was on it every day for over 2months. I seen results where it counted, then we went on vacation and I was so sore from all the walking that I was waiting to get back on the gazelle. Well sheesh....I've gotten on it only a handful of times since then. Nothing like I was doing. I can only imagine if I was still on it everyday how I would look now. tsk tsk....must get on that baby!

I don't have much going on today. I have to take Chewy to the vet to get his vaccinations. And then after that.....the rest of the afternoon is cleaning up my house. What fun!

Ok, I"m going to browse a bit then head out the door.

take care!

Beth, the cow/train story is so sad. It was a full moon a couple of nights back, maybe they 'react'. ??

I do LOVE knitting. And sometimes quilting. Have had some 'creative artist's block' isssues with it lately, though. Kind of like writer's block. But, most of my knitting is from a pattern, so no 'issues' with that.

Have been walking on the treadmill, while hubby does the recumbent bike. We are about to go do that now.

Happy Tuesday to you!

Cristi - I know Josh will be so glad to see his family! How many days will you get with him? Yep, a meeting with the JLs would be so much fun, and your state is just about 1/2 way for everyone. But there are several in Oregon, so maybe we could hold it there in Portland or Eugene.

Marti - is Chewy sore today from the shots? I need to take Molly in. She has a watery-feeling lump on her chest, and it hurts her when I push in on it. It hasn't gotten any bigger, so I don't think it's cancerous, but I still want it looked at. What do you think about a meeting in Oregon? I guess we'd need to vote on where it should be held, right?

Cheryl - yay for the exercise!!

I'm sitting at the library right now. My computer is fine, but ever since we moved, my connection is 16.8 - 19.2 kbps. I can't stand the wait when I'm trying to upload/download pictures and such. I asked the phone company about it - after all, we pay double to have 2 separate lines. But they said their job is too get service to the house, and the speed of it isn't their problem. I think the server is fine, but am not sure.

Anyway, I finally got some sleep. I only had about 8 1/2 hours the entire weekend, and felt like I was a zombie, lol. I'm going to have lunch in town with Katie today. She's so happy with college, but wants to change her major again after this semester. When I get home, I really have to do some laundry!

What are you going to do today?

Hi ladies~

Did my 2 mile walk this morning. Actually, at this point I have over three miles walked so far. It really does amaze me the number of steps/miles a person walks in a day just doing little stuff. Probably won't get much more than that though because I am home for the day. Do need to vacuum later since I made a mess tracking in grass from watering. That right there is a lot of walking going in and out, and I must say, quite a work out walking up and down those stairs.

Marti~we go to Georgia Friday morning Oct. 28-31. We'll be back in time for trick or treaters. I know they say that doing something for so long makes it a habit but I am hoping that I don't get tired of it. I do something for so long it becomes routine and I get bored-therein lies my problem. I am going on my fourth week with the WATP book and I will finish the six weeks of walking six days a week but once that is over I plan on just walking 3-5 days, hoping to stick with 5. You'll get back on the gazelle when you are ready. That is terrible about the cows.

Jane~Josh gets two days with us, well, not actually two full days. We will get there Friday and Vince and I will do whatever and then Saturday morning they are having a drill competition, then we go for a family brief and he can leave at noon and has to be back Sunday evening by 6 pm. I know he will probably enjoy a break from that place. Hope you have a nice lunch with Katie.

Cheryl~good job on the walking!

Hi to everyone else

I've got to go see if I can find some weighted gloves or balls online. I checked Wal-Mart & Target and Wal-Mart had some 3 lb. balls but no gloves. Target had neither and I don't really want to go to a sporting goods store-there's none close to us. Easier to order online and have them delivered. I thought I would check on the WATP site. Other than that nothing much going on today. Just doing a little straightening the house.

Have a good day ladies!

Hello, hello, hello, hello..... Yikes, there's an echo in this empty room, lol!

Cristi - I think you are doing just wonderful with the walking! Were you able to find the gloves and balls online? I just love how we can shop for anything on the 'net, don't you? Wow, I bet you and Josh both are just counting the days until your visit there. What's the family brief all about?

Hi to all the others.

Not much going on. I'm going to put out my Fall decorations today. I usually have them out by now, so I'm running behind. Need to do laundry that I didn't finish yesterday and also go buy a new coffeemaker. Ours is leaking water on the counter every morning, so that's not good.

Have a good day, and take care.

Good morning ladies~

Jane~I don't know if Josh is counting the days but I am! I think he is looking forward to seeing us though...his last letter closed with see ya soon. I know he misses home, and driving his truck! Not sure what the family briefing is about but I am assuming it is just basic stuff. I know he is not supposed to leave Columbus. I did find some gloves online (no balls) but didn't order any yet. I may just end up going to a sporting goods store. I went to Wal-mart this morning to do the grocery shopping and went in from the opposite direction since I was coming from the park and saw a Play It Again store-didn't even know it was there. They are adding new stores to that shopping center all the time, which is good. Anyway, the WATP site didn't have them which I thought was odd since she recommends them and some of her videos come with the balls or the belt. Hey, I am getting ready to put out the few decorations I put out also. Just bought two small pumpkins yesterday that I put by the door with a small scarecrow and that will stay out through Thanksgiving. I don't carve pumpkins anymore for Halloween since they have the lighted ones-I have two medium sized ones and a string of small ones I put out just on Halloween night.

Anyway...today is an unstructured day as far as walking. Not really sure why she calls it that because unless you are one busy person there is no way to get in 8000 steps, not me anyway. So I have to do a walk. Only did a mile though and then walked around Wal-Mart and will do another mile on the treadmill. Think I will also ride the bike and do some of the weights-haven't done that in a while. I have been somewhat busy with putting the groceries up and watering the yard and am up to 4899 steps, so have a ways to go. Was thinking about mowing the front yard but not sure, too hot. Have things to get done in the house. I did mow the back last night and man it was still warm out and that did me in. I was ready for bed! LOL

Hi to everyone Take care ladies and have a Happy Hump Day!

Hello girls--

How is everyone doing? I've been weighed down w/MAJOR cramps. Felt horrible yesterday. ****sigh****

Anyway, where has everyone gone???

Cristi--Are you looking for the small weighted balls? When you get them, tell me how you like them. I've considered getting some myself for when I'm on the other ball. But I've accumulated enough stuff around here that there should be no excuse to not workout, yet I don't really do anything! I'm horrible! I've been doing a rough draft on a routine for exercise though.....in a calender form. And I want to hang that up and use it. Now....to find my calander program that I have to get it all pretty looking! (I should really put my time to actually moving instead of just making a rough draft shouldn't I? )

Jane--I want to get more of a "Fall" feel in my house too. I bought a couple little items last weekend. But it sure doesn't do my house justice!! I need to get in the shed and find my Halloween box and start putting things up. I'm not sure why I've been feeling in such a rut lately. I just don't feel motivated to move! It really bothers me at times. I haven't felt like this in years, so something in mind must be upsetting me and I'm just blocking it....if that even makes sense. But I have to say, Sandi's post in the 100lb club, truly brought tears to my eyes!! Kind of put perspective on things and I've been thinking a lot more lately about why I've put myself in the corner and forgot about me.

For those of you who want to know what I'm talking about...here is Sandi's post:http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65448

Today is my "catch up" day on the house cleaning and laundry. For only being me here...my house should NOT look the way it does. I think I have finally found out who the slob is in my house!! (that would me be! )

Ok...I REALLY need to take some IBProfin to get rid of these aches and pains. You all take care and I will check in after work!

Have a great day!

Happy Thursday Ladies~

Marti~I did read Sandi's post yesterday. I was expecting to see photos of their weekend and saw a very nice post. I am looking for the two pound balls. Wal-Mart had some three pound ones and man what a difference a pound makes! There's no way I could hold on to those. They also had some wrist weight but didn't think those would be good since my wrists are bad-think they would make them hurt instead of doing some good. I like your plan for your routine. I will do that once I finish up the book-less than three weeks to go-this is the fourth week of walking. She keeps talking about all the energy I should have by now but I don't know if it is allergies or what but I am feeling more tired and stiff than energetic. I do have bursts of energy once in a while but not often. I am usually dragging when I get out of bed to go walking but once I start I am fine and wide awake. Hope you get to feeling better.

HI to everyone else wherever you are

Speaking of walking...I haven't gotten my walk done yet. Glad it's only a 2 mile walk today. I just couldn't get out of bed this morning, tossed and turned all night because I can't breathe. So right now I am a bit of a grouch and will be doing a walk on the treadmill. Would head out to the park now but it is too warm right now. Supposed to get up in the 90's again today! What happened to fall?! Anyway, gotta do some cleaning of the house and a load of clothes and that's about it for today.

Have a good day ladies!

Yikes, we're gonna have to change the name of this thread to the 3 musketeers if more JLs don't show up to post, lol.


Cristi - my house looks so much nicer now that I have my Fall stuff out. I forgot that I had shared my decorations with Mary, though, and really need to pick up more. Wonder why they care if Josh leaves the city? Not that you need to, anyway, but it's not like he'd go AWOL, lol. Oh well, who can understand the military? Cristi, we didn't post photos of the weekend because some of the mods are very, very private and have never posted a photo here. But oh my gosh, we had SO much fun!!! And it was emotional, too. Just re-enforces my need to meet you JLs!

Marti - so glad you called yesterday! It's always good to talk to a JL 1 on 1, right? Hope your cramps have eased up some. How long's it been since you had a physical? Maybe you need some vitamins, or something. Could you be anemic?

I'm sitting at my sister Maggie's house, using her computer. I've been checking out satellite internet, and want to go that route. I'm wondering if it will be a problem for them to move it when we get our new house, though?

A friend from church, Dixie, and I have a lunch date today, and I'm looking forward to that. She works at the hospital, and since they serve a lot of healthy choices, we're going to stay there and eat. I've been doing great staying OP and drinking my water. Gotta get some exercise!!

Have a good day!

Hi Jane! yeah, not sure why they are worried about the guys leaving Columbus. Maybe they figure they won't have enough time to get back if they go too far, who knows. We'll find out what the briefing is all about when we get there. I know when we go the end of Nov. they have a family briefing and then a briefing for the married people, seems kind of odd to have two different briefings.. I can understand some of the ladies being very private. I know I was for the longest time, and think I still am a bit. I'm glad you ladies had a wonderful time though and I know if we all got together we would too!! I really think we all should seriously consider a get together. And I think I could swing OR next year. So what about it ladies? I love fall! And the decorating too so I know your house looks nice all decorated. I am still looking for something for the table...may just get a fall colored candle and some of those rock/marble things with some leaves and put it on/around the dish I have. I haven't decorated for fall like I used to since we've been here. Just put out a mini-flag, a wreath and the scarecrow and pumpkins. Haven't done anything inside, not sure why. Anyway, have a wonderful lunch with Dixie and WTG on staying OP and getting that water down!

Good Morning Ladies--

Cristi--You know, I think everyones body is different and the energy level for each is going to come when it's ready. I've experienced the same thing before when I was working out a lot. I kept waiting for that "energy" I was suppose to have. But maybe it had a lot to do w/when I worked out I don't know. I would work out after working 12hrs and that would relax me and I would sleep soundly!! But I did eventually start feeling more energetic the next day. I hope you get your energy boost soon! I agree that if you have bad wrist that you probably shouldn't buy wrist weights. Don't want you to hurt yourself.

Jane--Hope you have a lovely lunch today. I remember when hospital food was horrible!! Now a days it's not so bad. We have a chef at our hospital that does the healthy cooking and it's always so good. I just wish they were open during my hours of working! They close around 7:00 for clean up (that's to early for my lunch break) and they don't open back up until 1:45am (that's too late!) Maybe I should tell then that they need to work around ME and MY schedule!

Well yesterday I felt all stuffed up and congested. Had a feeling that I was coming down w/something. Today I'm just VERY sore and my throat.....ugh! Then in the lab last night I hear that they've been having a lot of Positive Strep test. Sheesh!! Just what I need.

But also, what worries me is this one woman I work with has been sick for awhile, and she just couldn't get a diagnosis....bronchitis? strep? just a cold? then we get this e-mail from HR saying there is an "uncomfirmed" case of whooping cough!! LAST thing I or anyone else want to read. So I'm feeling mopey and achey and just blah....soup sounds good.

Ok...I'm going to get of of this for now.

Take Care Ladies

Hey..the three musketeers? Well, plus one today...where is everyone else? I have been busy with DSS home and doing family things. We went to see some family today that didn't come to the get together I had Sunday. My brother-in-law had to have a pacemaker put in Fri. and he is home and doing well. BUT..it seems like there is always something going on with family or friends. I have just been stressed for a couple weeks and have had up and down days. Sorry I haven't been here... The walking is also up and down as is the eating. I am trying to get a handle on things and know I will get it under control.
Be back to talk again soon.

Good evening Ladies,,,

Fall stuff? Already... there was snow in a town 20 minutes north of us today,,,there is a chill in the air, Yuck! I should bring out my boxes... of Halloween and Fall decorations. Went to Value Villiage tonight and bought an over sized men's dress shirt with a sweater that i will cut the arms off of,,Leg Warmers.

Marti,,when is TOM due? Your body could be fighting something,,,drink your fluids.

Cristi,,,how many more days till Josh comes home? About the weights,,,I had thought there was a wrist water container that you fill up to what ever weight you want,,,and if you need water along the way ,,,have a drink. If there is no such things,,then I better get it patented...lol

Jane,,,I am an official WW member now. I am doing the points my friend Becky is doing the Core. So today I ate my points,,,and feel pretty dang good. As Becky and I have talked alot lately about this we came up with we feel better cause we feel more in control.

Anyways with working full time and 2 plays Im feeling a bit harried. So I officially stepped away from Evita,,giving way to Pasqualina who after talking with her one daughter has decided to stay in Calgary. She was going to go help her one daughter/SIL and DGD but after the talk found out that infact the DD will be moving her possibly with her cause her marriage is pretty rocky.

Anyways I should get going....
ttfn

Good Morning -

Have a second.

Would have loved to seen pictures from the MOD meeting too Though can totally understand the privacy thing. I am glad you had such a great time Jane. All for a meeting with the JL"s sometime - maybe next Spring or summer - maybe someone throw out a target date and a destination ?? lol - I always thought Oregon would be a good meeting place.

Though Katy & I live within blocks of each other and never seem to catch up with coffee or a margarita. Trying to keep up with life (psssst - though we really DO need a margarita Katy ) myself.

Job is 2 1/2 weeks old. Have been on a whirlwind with training and a huge workload. Have been to HR for a meeting with my assistant who walked off the job one day.

Rachel has moved in with me and Beck might follow. I might need a 3rd bedroom quick. Gaby has been at the sitter for a few days - lol She lives so far away and the sitter wanted to make sure Gaby went to preschool because her little boy cries without Gaby.So, Gaby was happy as a clam to go. It is probably for the best because I get up at 5 am to get to work at 6 am. Not fair to drag her around.

and she is with her half sister - so it is family. Trying to make it ok - I guess.Miss her sooooooo much.

Her father has til the end of the month to make a CS payment (has been 5 months now) otherwise he faces contempt charges - he has never made an effort to see Gaby since the court thing in late July.

better get - tons to do and training starts back up on Monday

sorry to be a fly by

Hi Ladies,

Cristi - yep, I think Oregon would be best for the meet up, depending what the others think. But since there are several from that area, it makes sense to me. I had white chili and an orange at my lunch with Dixie, and it was such good soup, and even better conversation. She is one of the most fun people to be with, and we always find something to laugh about.

Marti - hope you're feeling better today and that you don't have whooping cough. Would you want to start up a meeting thread, since there's a good interest in it? We could pin down a city and month to meet. I'd do it myself if it weren't for the poor computer connection I have.

Sue - glad you're BIL is doing well with the pacemaker. You know, my dad had one and it helped him so much. But when he died, the thing was still going on the monitor, and the nurse had a hard time convincing us that he was really gone. Sue, if you'd come here when you feel sad or stressed, you'd be amazed at how much better you'll feel. I've done it many, many times, and am always happy to find out that I feel uplifted after reading the posts here.

Angie - YAY for being an official WW. The reason I couldn't do Core was, if I had any sense as to when to stop eating, I wouldn't have been so fat in the beginning, so I have to have the structure of points. And YES! The feeling of control is one thing I like best about dieting!

Susan - oh my gosh, you have so many good things going on in your life now! I think it's just so wonderful that Rachel is living with you now. And hopefully Becky will follow, too. I know how you have missed them, and they could be such a positive force in Gaby's life.

Well, I have good news: I'm getting satellite broadband internet. It's expensive, but I can't take this dial-up anymore! The speed now is 16.8 - 19.2 kbps. Can you believe that???? I could amost mail you a letter with my post and you'd get it quicker, lol.

Today I'm organizing the den, in between page load-ups on the computer, lol. What are you doing today?

Later, taters!