Well, today is our "Buffington Celebration" at our little school that's closing. The whole community has been invited and I'm anxious to see how many people show up. The school has been around in some form or another since 1868. There were a couple of older white wooden structures that burned back when they used wood fires for heat. Then the current brick building was built and it was added onto in the 50's and again in the 70's. It has quite a history! I'll try to post tonightor tomorrow and let you know how it goes!

sef-We go to Panama City Beach usually in September every year and the love bugs end up all over the front end of our car. They're everywhere!!

Howdy ya'll! It is going to be a crazy week this week so if I don't get to post as much I'm not running away again, promise. I'll be away a couple of days but will try really hard to find a way to pop in while I'm out. Eating has been pretty good. I did eat a chocolate cookie in the middle of the night last night. Can I blame it on sleep walking? I didn't think so..LOL

Hope ya'll are having a GREAT weekend.

Love and hugs,
Crystle

Check it out..twice in one day . We are fixing to eat dinner so I figured I'd pop in first while I had a few minutes. You wouldn't believe how good the zuchinni smells. I layers it with diced red onions, sliced red peppers and olive oil then zapped it in the microwave. I grilled some chicken outside. This time of year is perfect for that. It is not too hot yet, though it was pretty warm today. Very close to 90.

((Everybody)) As you approach the new week know that you are loved. You are awesome and can do what ever you set your mind to. If you have a slip up or several you are still the best you there is. Good luck with the metal meanie tomorrow.

Love and hugs,
Crystle

I'm down 2 pounds this week. You guys are good for me. It really helps to have friends who are following the same eatig plan, have the same struggles and know where you are coming from. In the two weeks that I have been back on plan several people have innocently tried to sabbotage me. My biggest challenge this week is to start drinking my water again.

Bob...it is good to hear from you. Praying about your job situation. ((hugzz))

Rosalie...hope you are having fun on your trip this morning.

Monet...WTG the scales going down is always a good thing. You'll be back to that low in no time.

((Everybody))

Love and hugs,
Crystle

Good Morning Ladies

Glad the busy weekend is over, but of course the next will be about as busy.

Didn't have a winner in 3 days at the track and parties. That sure makes it not as much fun.

MMM was up for me, water as usual. I will give it a couple days.

Country, congrats on your loss. You are truly going in the right direction. I wouldn't worry about that 1 cookie. At least it was not a bag full.

Monet, congrats on your loss too.

Bob, praying you will find a job soon.

Thin, how did your celebration go?

Sef, paint is tough enough, but ceilings are really hard. Have nice time on your trip.

Better get busy. Work is piled high as usual. Have a great day

The celebration was great with a nice turn out. We are down to the wire now with only 14 days of school left, after today!! My lead nurse came to go over some last minute details with me this morning and I won't see her again, for work reasons, till mid-late July. School starts here on August 6 next year, but our new building will be open for employess on July 16, so I'll be there setting up then.

Hoope everyone has a great day!!

all!! Hope the scale was nice to you today! I'm down another 2.2 lbs from last week. Can you tell I'm excited! It's been so long since I've seen these numbers & I'm pumped up to be so close to a new set of numbers!!

I have increased my I walked 6 days out of 7 last week, the least being 1.5 miles, & an average of 2 miles on most days, doing 3 miles on Thurs & up to 3.4 miles on Friday My walking buddy was out of town for a few days so I took the opportunity to do more! Today I just did my 2 miles since I didn't get out until past 9am & the sun was hot. Will hopefully get out earlier tomorrow.

has been good. If anything, most days I'm not eating enough. But I feel like I'm getting enough.

Well got to get ready to bring GS to a dentist appt. Then our ladies' group meets tonight & I need to find a gift for my secret sister. See ya!

Good morning ladies.

Thought I would get this in before it gets crazy here. DH& DD went up to her old grade school to watch softball games. I stayed home. Fixed a meatloaf for tonight's dinner and made some frittatas (sp) for breakfast this week. Had a pair of pants to mend. I made it to the gym for 30 minutes of lower body. Ran to the tanning bed for a couple minutes. Then it was time for 24 and after that I fell asleep. I actually slept until 5:00 am. That is very unusual for me. I am normally up at least 2 times to potty. Guess I was tired.

The scale was down 4 lbs today. I need to see more by tomorrow to be happy. one of these days, I am going to get this water retention thing figured out.

Melf, You go girl You are doing fantastic. I am so impressed in your walking. I love getting into a new set of numbers on the scale. I am having a tough time getting there myself. But I know it is only my own fault.

Thin, I can't beleive you only have 14 days left. it will be a sad last day I'm sure.

Monet, I have never heard of an H2O man. What a good idea. I have been wanting to get some type of M3 player. I could have used it last night. I think I would send the suit back for a smaller size. What part of Louisville is your DS staying or working? I will keep an eye out for him. I didn't realize we still had pay phones. I would think they would basically go away with the cell phones.

Rosalie, sorry you didn't win at the casino. I think they don't plan on you winning. How long will your bathroom be under construction? What color did you decide on?

Better get busy. Have a great day.