Yo, Arabella, that's a good site. I'm going to order the book ...

Twelve miles - just great, Empess! I know that "obsession" (second hand) as when DDIL is training for a marathon, all else falls away.

The harbor overlook dinner sounds delightful AND ROMANTIC, Arabella. I think too the move should be the reason for looking, Frogger. Any simpleton should understand that you can't add another hour to an already overly long commute. And Kaylets, congrats to staying strong through yet another DS saga. Did he get job w/DH?

Believe me, I will be doing research. Just didn't yet. The listed advantages of amputation were appealing and I've had one acquaintance tell me of someone who had three toes done (but because of diabetes where you don't really have options) and how well she did. Her account was in line with what surgeon said. But the idea was a shock (I thought he was kidding around as my past ortho surgeon did) and will require lots more education.

DD and princesses here. I had been sleeping much better since I went off prednisone. However, here I am wide awake - RA and this crazy weather combining to cause much pain. Supposed to drive to DSs today for b.d. party for his MIL but am going to beg off. Would then be staying at DDs and rushing home tomorrow for dr. appt. With hurting and lack of sleep, none of that is appealing.

Did get in a good walk yesterday. And scales - ouch! Was weighed in 3 drs offices recently. All different by a range of 6 pounds. Unfortunately my last weigh at home was in the high range. And it means I've put on about 12 pounds from my lowest too. Was holding pretty well for a while. NEED TO BUCKLE UP/DOWN. RA responds well to simple diet as well. So what's the downside? It's all plus and yet I restart and restart. Not too royal, I'd say.

Loverly Sunday to you all. I think I'm going to try to get some more sleep.

Hello all,

I too would love to go back to bed for a nap but since DH went to work and there is lots and lots to get done here just to be ready for the week, I think instead I will try to do a multitask spurt....put a pot of lentil soup together, get some dishes and laundry running....put away groceries purchased yesterday.

Yo, thanks, Anagramatic! Twelve miles IS a pretty good base for me. 'Preciate the support and might I say that though shouldst not feeleth like the Lone Rangerette in secretly wanting to turn Demon Scale into a lamp (ye didn't say that, I extrapolated) ... after a week of 12 miles of running, plus the usual weights and abs/core/stretch class (did skip one of 'em), I have not lost an ounce and am still in the 140s when I planned to be in the 130s this week ... however, I am goin' on the theory that a maintain is a loss in disguise and we'll get 'em next time.

Anagram, I'm sorry I've not been more seemingly supportive of you through these health problems ... but I am always lurking ... when I can get into this site, that is.

Actually, it seems the more I come in here and in the Does It Work Forum, for which I have a grim affection, the more smoothly it opens for me ... not fast by any means, but mayhap my computer is blocking it less in some esoteric way.

I need to stick to what Fitday PC says I should be eating in order to lose a pound ... I was over that by approximately 200 average cals this week, although it was lower than the week before. I DID also eat refined sugar and flour (e.g. cake and candy) TWICE, although I counted the cals ... it's clear I can't eat sugar and lose weight ... but the running makes me crave lots of carbs and sometimes I want a lil somethin' more than brown rice, good as my recipes for that are.

Kaylets, I actually am going to take a nap ... I should be working so that deadline day won't be so long, but feel enough is enough ... I need some time off before I literally collapse into a stress-induced state of dementia ... and I have a headache that won't quit.

I just walked around today in the neighborhood using the ped to figure the distance of routes; I call this "active rest" and do not count these kinds of walks into my running miles and again will go for 12 miles this week ... walk breaks in running DO count, though ... some people say my running IS walking but I do not consider these people funny.

Some running guru or other once said that the only difference between running and jogging is an entry form (you usually have to tell 'em if you're going to walk, run or jog a race).

I think I will run the Boston Marathon when I am 70, assuming Boston still exists and everythin' ...

I am completly and emotionally drained. I don't remember being this sad since my father passed away when I was 6 and I have been to several funerals since then. I think it's because DH got so upset. He was a rock for his mother and family until the end when it was time for the last respects and the closing of the casket. I didn't think we were ever going to leave the funeral home. Sydney was even getting upset because everyone was so sad. She went to just about everyone in the family and gave them a hug. And then I was holding her when we were about to leave she turned to the casket and waved bye bye.

Thinking about leaving early today to catch a nap. But I don't know.

Eating was out of control this weekend, so I won't even go there! Back on track for this week. Promise...

I too love Mondays for the freshness of all, not just the weight battle but EVERYTHING. It's like another chance to get things right everywhere. Didn't go to DS for party, rested after DD, etc. left and feel somewhat better this morning. Sun here too and supposed to get nice and springlike this week.

How darling of Sydney. She grasped the moment in her sweet little byebye. Don't tell me kids don't know! They're the experts.

Congrats on the 2 pounds down, WN, and happy WI~ and congrats on the successful show, Swordbearer. A feather in thine cap!

Well, back to it. General cleanup done, laundry started, trash gathered up. Just contacts and makeup to do and then I'll be set for the morning chores. Once I figure out what I want to aim for. At least a few minutes in the yard. Must urge on my hyacinths, rake up a few odd flowerbeds. Not too much at any one time. My new credo. A little here, a little there and suddenly you're surprised that it's almost done (I hope).

May Day is usually May 1st in US. It's also Law Day and in many European Countries, it's their Labor Day. Could also go with Cinqo De Mayo (?). Looked for some offbeat holidays but didn't come up with anything. Loved when we did Queen Victoria's birthday sometime back. Anything between now and the summer solstice works for me.

Hello all....

So.... Fresh Tuesday?? Mighty Mayday?

Let's keep the momentum going.....a body in motion stays in motion.....

Together we can do anything! Maybe not exactly the way we envision or at the pace we expected but DOING IT!!!!!


Here we go Tuesday, here we go!


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Thought of the day :

"We have been given two hands:
One for receiving and for giving."
---Billy Graham


Question of the day ;

"Name the best gift you've ever received......Name the worst."

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Tea anyone?

KETTLE IS ON!

Sounds like a plan, Ceara. Mind if I borrow it? Too lazy to figure out my own. Grayish here but we may not get enough rain for me to walk in drizzle. But no sunshine. Was planning to clear out another flower bed here today (have been doing a bit at a time and was pleased with what I did yesterday). No dog to wash but must call the owner of my watchdog across the street. He barks everytime I walk out of the house or anyone comes to see me. He watches for me to come home and lets her know I'm back. No laundry but a laundry room in need of cleanup.

Must go out somewhere. Lots of choices but don't need much in line of groceries. Fun shopping not on my agenda yet.

Anyway decent food day yesterday, got in walk and some small yard work. A little bit on the paperwork and a visit w/ortho surgeon. He said amputation is extreme. I've put off any decision/thought for the moment.

Not much planned for the rest of the week besides my three support groups. Maybe I'll be able to get a bit more organized. However, if anyone calls I'll be out like a shot. I may need to do the calling! I do need to eat out once in a while.

Hope you're out walking the harbor, WN. And wsw, when you can get on, please know you are missed and that we hope your technical difficulties are not being messed up by the weather.

Good to see you back on so early, Kaylets. But I'd guess mornings are somehow shorter with your new commute. Worth it, I'd say, for the gym incentive.

Starting slow this morning. Later start (hooray) and no imperatives so will enjoy my tea and the day. That's the plan anyway.

I think I can, I think I can. Chuga, chuga, chuga, chuga.

QOD - one that comes to mind for worst was a lamp DH bought me in the 70s. I can't begin to describe it - needless to say I took it back. I'm sure there have been others but somehow that's what jumped into my mind this morning.

Best - well, the philosophical of course. Lots of commercial goodies too. Right now I'm thinking the pearls DH gave me for my birthday. At the time I remember thinking they might be my last gift from him (there was one more). And my sister did the shopping and my daughter had the idea but he was so pleased to be able to present them. He had given me same many years ago and I lost them about 15 years ago. I had told him I didn't want them replaced but he said when he gave me these that he should have just done it years ago. But I'll appreciate these more because of all the love of the crew involved.

Must get some tea.......

Another worst - from long ago. Had worked all day, then four hours on road to get to MILs at Christmas time. When I got there she asked me to wrap some gifts for her. So I did. She gave me two big boxes, I wrapped them and then she presented them to me and dh. I was livid and she thought it was so cute. The gift inside would have been appreciated a lot more totally unwrapped. btw, she was only in her 40s then - not like she asked me to do it when she was old and ill.

Frogger so sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts. Take care!
Sounds like lots of things are going on with everyone. I will have to catch up but I am getting ready to go to work. I loved Maui and it was great to see the kids. The adventures kept me moving with burning calories, stress there was none, and eating I didn't worry about cals cause I was so active. But now back home for a few days its time to take the bull by the horns sort of speak. In order to gain control intake journal and exercise and drinking more water is a must. So today I will do all 3 of those things to try and get myself in the groove. Hang in there everyone spring is here! I will catch up later on. Have a good day!