Remember, Frogger, this is THE place for me, me posts. Good for you on your renewed resolve. And yes, Sydney is growing up fast and that extra hour sounds like the straw hat breaks the camel's back.

Arabella, you've DONE SO MUCH already today whereas I have been a slug so far. your plans sound so energizing! And I like that 'more assertive' part. And the health as priority.

I did get in a nice walk yesterday after ds left. And then a little yard work. And then I got somewhat ambitious and did a lot of little things last night. I had also finally sorted through the tax info. Probably go look for a program today. Could even do it manually but seems not quite worth the effort as can also use program to work up estimates for next year. Bah, humbug!

Have a massage slated this afternoon, quick overnight trip to DDs tomorrow to see orthopedist re bunion and crossover toe, a medical test Wednesday, not too much planned yet for later in week. But may be no chance to check in for a day or two with running.

But for now, off to start today - or restart it as I'm up an hour and a half and have done little.

My first daffoditl SHOULD bloom today and forsythia is already. Neighbors daffodils have been merry for almost a week. Mine are so shy! But it's spring, spring, spring and I'm ready!!!!!

Just realized we've marched into spring so I'll report that I have not done as well as I'd have liked on this long trek but would have done much worse without your merry and royal company. Thankee.

I assume daffs are later variety and my forsythia too though I always say the forsythia is late because I took it from mom's place which is an hour north of here and a week or two later blooming for almost everything.

Off to DDs this morning - hoping weather stays ok down her way. Unusual for her area to be getting snow and ours not. 20 degrees below normal though. Brrr!

Your list made me tired too, ceara. I have a pink poinsettia blooming away too. And some peace lilies are looking gorgeous.Do we continue thread until spring REALLY arrives or is it to OFFICIAL spring?

Hi, s ... sorry to be always so MIA ... it's hard for me to use this site now so I just duck in now and again ... am now on a different computer at work but have to run to a meeting, so huzzah all and ...

And it gets worse....DH uncle passed away monday. He was the youngest of his mother's siblings. Heart failure in his sleep.

:sigh: I just want to lay in bed and do nothing but I am here at work. This makes 3 funerals since August.

I continue my quest to find a better position. I just don't think this job is for me.

What a great day you have planned, Arabella! Now get out of that office!!!

Frogger, so sorry to hear of your loss. Yes, you've had quite a few in a short time. They say we grow and learn from loss but maybe you don't need to grow and learn so fast.

Still cold here but at least it's been sunny. Today's not and the whole weekend is supposed to be gray. Trip to surgeon brought shock. He recommended I have second toe amputated instead of fixing bunion. Have appt. with local surgeon Monday. No quick decisions, for sure.

No thoughts, ceara. Always like the maypole image but up for anything.

Maypole sounds good to me, too, and May 1 is the day after the end of my next goal, so -- Yup, let's do it!

Anagram, I'm shocked that the doctor would suggest such a thing! Absolutely, you need a second opinion.

Alas, there are tasks that must be done for Monday, but I won't be in the office TOO much longer. I did an hour's worth of work earlier that I lost when the application crashed, so have to redo. Site director has suggested that we both work 4-day weeks in April (after new guy starts) which sounds v. good to me!

Yo, another flybye to say hi!

Arabella, thanks for sayin' a howdy to me up thread (I really appreciate it) and for droppin' in on the BFLFW thread. I can mostly only handle one thread on 3FC also as it tends to take me so long to get on this site anymore ... although I've been on and off more here lately ...

Am so into the running thing ... makin' progress slowly ... a 14-minute mile being my best time ... and that is a very slow running time, but I dinna care, I like it!

Howdy to all ...

Morning, Queenlies! I did make it to the shore yesterday -- however, I was a little disappointed that there was no visible water. The ice has broken up but I guess tides carried it all into shore. All ice floes. Ah well, I'll have to make more trips out to check on the progress.

Had a nice dinner out with DH. The dining room overlooks my beloved harbour and it was just sunset. Beautiful!

Not entirely core: Thai crab spring rolls, sage-stuffed chicken breast, bacon risotto, roasted veg., wine and two tiny-teeny mint truffles (maybe 1/4 oz.). But small portions of all these things (ok -- except for wine ) and I had plenty of points saved up. And I gave DH my rolls. Also had 2 hours exercise yesterday to make up any discrepancy. Nevertheless, I intend to be extremely scrupulous between now and Monday to ensure a loss at WI.

Hey, Empress! Kudos to you for the running. We'd make good running partners, I think. I'm verra slow too and likewise dinna care! My husband's always asking me about my time and I get sick of saying that, for me, the energy expended is the most important thing, not the speed.

Have you heard about chi running -- I read about it last year and there are a number of experts starting to borrow some of the principles. Supposed to make running much easier and easier on the bod: http://www.chirunning.com/news/pacificsun.php

K, must be off -- time to walk. Have a great Saturday, All!

Hello all...

again, I wonder where did the week go?
So far this am, 2 loads of laundry, 1of dishes, veggie omelets for dh and myself and now I am with you.

Empress...miss you when you can't post... WSW too.... seems like the security we need for viruses locks us out of any upgrades our favorite sites make...

We too are seeing very chubby robins this way.... One on our patio looked like he was on steroids... looked like Arnold Robin .... I know he was in love and trying to impress but boy oh boy!!!

I am proud to say I tried the rowing machine for the first time ever .... only lasted 3 minutes but my heart was pounding and starting to sweat and sure did feel great nearly the entire morning afterwards.... Think the quick get the blood rushing routines will work best for me right ..... get some instant gratification and keep me motivated.
Interesting note.... I went into the gym ravenous and noticed for nearly an hour afterwards I was not hungry. But then of course, appetite came back but for sure, endorphins or something killed that "so hollow I'm echoing" feeling....

The other big note of my personal health is that for the first time this week I woke up 3, 4 times hot and sweaty. At first I just thought too many blankets...
Then I realized.... here they are... night sweats.... and that's WITH the Black Cohosh.... I'm not sure if I should take more... so far, its only been 2 nights in a row this way...

As for family note.... DS recvd a letter from CT Social Services ..... He was named as possible father of little girl. Since we know exactly when DS was in CT last ( he moved in w/ us when he was 15).... we were concerned that perhaps this "baby" was nearly 10 yrs old. DS spoke to the office and faxed them proof that in 1999 ( the "baby's date of birth) he was in an entirely different state. They did tell DS that he was not the only man named so unless none of the other men test genetically positive, DS wont' need to be genetically tested.
DH and I were pretty sure DS wasn't involved but on the other side of it, we didnt want to find out later that we were wrong.....
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Job continues to go well.... some bumps but there are systems and spreadsheets I'm learning so its no surprise that I'd have a few things to learn.


Anagram.... Amputation sounds drastic but may be a simpler surgery in the long run..... As well as 2nd opinion, maybe there's some info on the internet too???

Frogger... I can relate... not w/ my current job but w/ the former.... I knew right away too that it wasnt a good fit.... Why some folks thrive and others do not is a mystrey to me.... In looking back, I wonder if I should have spent less time trying to excell at a job I knew wasn't "fitting" and more time finding other opportunities.... On the other side of it, there is that argument about
giving a job a year to see how it all plays out. BUT, now that you know the company is moving, that is a perfectly reasonable explanation when asked "why are you looking after such a short time?"... In fact, I would stick w/ the move explanation rather than have to explain why you don't like the job.
Makes it easier if you need references too....

Wood Nymph! what a lovely day you and DH have planned.

My dh is unexpectedly home today so we are planning to go target shooting ( Dh's brand new hobby) and then maybe I'll cruise the Goodwill too... I need a bargain on shoes and DH murders his work pants so I am always on the look out that way....

Aria... How goes it? Is life treating you well?

Eydie! I am trying to get some days together so I can work my way back to my goal weight.... Am hoping the effort in the gym in the mornings will translate to better food choices at night.... I even ate sweet potatoes two nights in a row to get beyond a sugar craving.


Just seems like my appetite is always at FULL BLAST lately. I am drinking lots of decaf tea but all I notice is that I am making lots of bathroom stops.
In fact, as I write this , I finally forced myself to get back on the scale and its true, the mirror isn't lying... I am aprx 13-14 lbs above where I want to be.
And that makes me blush beet red but ....
How do they say it?? At least we know where to start....
Doesnt sound like much do you say.... well.... guess you're right... just embarrassing to be above goal when I was SURE I'd never have to deal w/ this again....


OK>>>>>>

Here we go Saturday, here we go.....
Here we go making healthy choices, here we go....

Anyone for tea?
kettle is on!

Wood Nymph, I would love to have thee as a runnin' pard ... thanks for the link. I am goin' to check it out.

I did 12 miles this week and am verra pleased with that ... this will be my weekly mileage base for a month or so ... I do time myself on some of the miles ... the only reason being that I'll need to get fast enough to finish the half marathon in the time allotted ... it doesn't matter to me if I'm faster than someone else.

Congrats, K, on thy rowin' machine prowess ... I know what ye mean about the appetite suppression produced by cardio ... the running does that for me as well ... but then it comes back with a vengence ... I'm hopin' I haven't gained again this week.

The running is producing an odd effect of being able to concentrate on nothing but, well, the running ... sort of obsessed, but that's a good thing as I've needed to get out of my rut ... however, I'm massively self-focused these days so apologies for comin' in and not greetin' everyone ... seems I only have focus enough for responses to specific comments but am still readin' everyone's posts and mentally supportin' everyone.