Good Day Ladies!

Cristi--You reminded me that I have to go to the post office myself and get some stamps! I told James that he's spoiling me w/all his delicious cooking....wonder if I can convince him to travel your way and set you up w/something tastey?!

Kathy--That's exactly how I would describe James' cooking! He creates......love it. I'm going to have to tell him that when he gets out of the shower. Oh I do hope that you and Angie get a chance to meet! That would be wonderful. I still need to grab Shanna and head up to Portland to meet Susan & Katy....hopefully sometime soon or at least after the holidays.

Jane--My goodness, rather die than take the bus?? How silly is that? I used to have rides w/my friends to school and then when I didn't, I rode the bus. What was horrible is my senior year I was pregnant....can you just see a pregnant teen boarding the bus?? I must have embarrassed my family......**sigh**

Angie--You are one busy woman so it's not to surprising that you don't have time to post...but I do hope it slows down a bit so we can hear more from you. Make sure you and Kathy get to meet! I want to hear more of the JL's meeting and getting to know each other!

Jen--I think I'm going to wait until after the holidays to get my membership. I would like to have some equipment here at home too, but I want to lift weights also...we just don't have room for all that stuff. Maybe some day. I really do miss working out like I used to. It always gave me energy....I think I'm really needing it.

Shanna, Katy, Ellen, Julie, Katie and whoever else I'm missing.....pop in soon and let us know how you're doing! Even a quick post to say hi!

Well not much going on today. Which is nice. Just have to get my stamps so I can send off some bills. They never stop coming in do they?

This weekend we are having a Birthday/Welcome back party for my grandpa. He has been in Iowa for the past month visiting family. He needed to get away for awhile and being w/his siblings is a good thing. Before he left he told me the visit won't be the same w/out grandma......felt bad for him, but I'm sure he enjoyed himself. His birthday was Oct. 30, he's 85 and going strong.

My sister and cousin have been trying to get the family together more often so we can bring back some traditions we used to do as little kids....so our kids can experience the same fun we did. It's really hard though w/everyones busy work schedules. We had wanted to do a Halloween party....but I think next year would be better, most of the little ones are too little right now. We are still trying to get a Santa for this year. Put together some gift bags and so on. My grandparents used to do that Every year! Until the youngest one was old enough to not want santa around....of coarse, I would have loved having a Santa EVERY year!!

Ok...Now that I have the computer back....James had to check on some items while I was on (of coarse...) I have to get going. I need to clean up and head to town.

You all have a great day!

Well looky here!! While James managed to take over the computer a couple of you snuck up on me!!

Susan!! I'm with Cristi, why are you here posting while you can snuggle up w/the man of your dreams?? I'm so glad you two are enjoying each other. Tell him we say hi and to take good care of you while you're there! (And make sure you have someone take pictures of the two of you together!!)

Hi Cristi! Hi Julie!

Ok, I really need to get off of here!

Take Care Ladies!

Hi Marti~(((((HUGS))))) to your grandpa and a HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY. I know how he must be missing his wife. It's good though that he gets out and about, keeps busy. I completely forgot he went to Iowa, hope he had a nice time otherwise. I think the party is a great idea and he will love it! I miss those family traditions we had growing up. It's hard to do anything when the family is scattered about in different states. Hope you guys can get it all together. Hey, why not just buy a Santa suit and have one of the guys, maybe James ; play Santa. Or is that what you meant, you can't get anyone to do it because of their schedules? Okay, better get going, still have loads of laundry to get done.

Here is a pic of my baby girl, a few months ago. This is Jolie Sue, but I call her "Little Kitty". The only surviving kitten of a litter born in April.

I'm soooo tired today. What else is new??? Work was busy today. Stressful....but it's just homecare and no one will die over it. Life will go on.


I didn't have time to call and find someone to check out my car. I guess when I'm done here, I can try to call around. I bet if they don't answer the phone, they won't be open evenings for me! Would like to see if I could take it to my dealer though. It's still under warranty and maybe I could get a loaner.

I think I've decided to spend Thanksgiving at home with dbf instead of going to be with family. My grandmother is playing games trying to get attention, lying, manipulating, etc. I really don't want to be a part of that. It's too bad people have to be that way. I have a feeling it's going to backfire on her. Plus, I would love to spend the day in my jammies eating! I am going to make less food, and better food. Not all the fat-laden cassaroles, but more veggies. So it won't be so bad.

Marti - What part of Iowa was your grandpa in? You should have come too. I'm sooooo close to Iowa I can see it on the other side of the Mississippi from my living room!


Kathy - It seems my car has stopped, for now. But I still want to get it checked. Or I'll always be afraid. Especially with winter coming. It was most frequently when I turned. But I can't imagine why it would stop.

Jane - Would you believe my arms bother me the most. Strange. I have a few small weights, which I should use, but don't. Hmmm....wonder what's wrong with that picture. Maybe I'll make it to the second hand exercise store this weekend.

Well, I should go. My poor little beta fish died today. I figured he was sick. He was resting at the bottom of his bowl on the rocks. Poor Rocky the beta fish. I had him for almose 1 1/2 yrs which is pretty good for a fish from Wally World.

Jen

Hiya ladies,

Susan - I'm so glad you checked in long enough to let us know all is well. Mama Jane has been a little worried, lol. You know my prayers are with you! Now go enjoy that hunka man!

Cristi - no, I don't mind you asking... I've lost 5 sizes. At my height, it takes 15 pounds to go down (or up!) a size. I can't tell you how alien it is to shop in the regular department instead of the plus sizes! About skin surgery, the only two places I would need a tuck is my upper arms and my neck. The skin there is very loose. My belly is jiggly, but not too saggy. I read that it takes up to a year from when a person starts maintenance for the skin to get where it's going, lol. But at my age, I don't think the skin on my arms will contract as much as the rest of my body, since that is the area most resistant to it. About my neck - well, we'll see. I personally think the loose skin is much more attractive than the fat was. But, of course, I'm not done losing yet... I'll keep counting points to lose until Spring, and then will begin maintenance for the rest of my life.

Marti - we have traditions at Christmas that the kids would have a cow if we broke. I love it!! Dale's family never had any, and Gina's family didn't really, either, so they have joined us with enthusiasm. This year, 5 y/o Mackenzie will join in, with help, as we read St. Luke, Ch. 2, vs 1-20 about the birth of Jesus. The house is quiet, and we turn the phones off, and light the candles. Then we pass the bible around and each read a little bit. Then Neal puts on his Santa hat and reads The Night Before Christmas. Then we turn on some Christmas carols and open presents, then eat. I probably told you about it last year - if so, sorry to repeat it. Happy Birthday to your Grandpa!!

Julie - I know you must have mentioned it before, but how much more schooling do you need? Hopefully not too much. Then you'll be a Respiratory Therapist, right? Way to go!

Jen - what an adorable kitty!!! Wish we could have one, but Mary is allergic. So sorry about the fish... Good for you, deciding early on about your Thanksgiving dinner! You may have read in another thread that's what my family did, too. I may not lose over the holidays, but I want to at least maintain. I looked for clementines at the grocery today, but couldn't find any. Thought of you.

Hi to everyone else!!

Got my grocery shopping out of the way this evening instead of tomorrow. Dale and Mary are going to Evansville for him to see a Dr. about his workman's comp, and I'll be watching the twins. Looking forward to that!!

Ciao!

I'm here - Jane ~ no need for the FBI, haha

Just real busy... have to work on my classes, squeeze in PT where I can , then there's just life in general

I feel for those of you who had to wait in long lines to vote - that had to be hard. We have vote by mail here in Oregon and I had my ballot done over a week ago. It's just like voting absentee except everybody does it. I highly recommend it - so bug your state legislators, ladies, it improves your turnout and no long lines at the polls.


Susan- you have time to post ?! go back to the fun in the sun and tell us all about it when you get back - post some pics!

Jane - love your holiday traditions. Our family is so extended and spread out it is hard to get us all together, so our holidays tend to get spread out as well. We've settled into a routine that is fun and doesn't stress us out.

OK- I didn't get to everyone ( again) and now I have to go to book group and discuss a book about smallpox. Its called the Speckled Monster and its about the early history of inoculation in the 18th century. Sounds gross, but it turned out to be a fascinating read. Just don't read it during dinner

Love to all and I'll get back when I can


Katy

Another cold, gray day. At least we did manage to take a walk. I had moved the treadmill and didn't want to get it back out, so had to do the outside walk. Cleaned the utility room while DH cleaned the garage and got his car in for the winter. I dusted the house and cleaned bathrooms. Then I spent awhile putting the rest of our things in the suitcases. By that time I was pooped from lack of sleep, plopped in the recliner, but never managed to sleep.

Nothing on the tube tonight and I have finished my book, so I think I will just go to bed early.

Good day to all JL's.

SUSAN----Hey, you go have fun!

good evening Ladies

What busy week!
Susan you have fun! And stop checking your email!

Kathy, call me when you come down, I will find time to hang out with you. My show runs from the 18th to the 27th,,,,but I wouldn't mind christmas shopping with you...lol And ya I work the 11th , I had the last holiday off. Both boys dressed up for halloween, Tanner was a mob charactor, but I told him to tell people he was an out of work hockey player...lol
Marti, I struggle with working and getting my stuff done. I right now have putting on my walls and they need to be painted,,,I have huge killer dust bunnies,,,there is something sticky on the floor in the kitchen,,,Ive avoided that spot for 2 days now. Did take off the Halloween decorations bit by bit. Each time I come home I bring one more thing into the house...lol

Work has been work, tired. And a high number of cranky people lately. Price increase in beer does that to people.
The play is coming along,,,,a few incidents,,,one being this one guy who I have a low tolerance for. He feels the need to take the spot light off of anyone who is being applauded for work well done. HE was goofing off in the back and hit his head and almost needed stitches,,,bled like well a head wound.
Then tonight one of my young actors told me he had an apendicits attack this past week...hmmmm why aren't you in the hospital recovering from surgery?
Our Lead is a pain in the butt,,,is directing the show to his liking and not listening to the actual director. *sigh

We had to hand in our football equipment tonight,,,Im not the only parent who almost cried after the game,,,and not the only one who is going throu withdrawls...I picked up 7 beautiful figurines for the coaches,,,banquet is on the 14th. And I was volunteered as the shopper.
House is a total disaster....arghhh I have kept up with laundry,,,and not much else.

We only had 15 kids for halloween this year,,,how sad is that? The weather was great.
I did make the gym on Monday,,,will go tomorrow night. Im going to Bow Valley College to sign up for night classes,,,going to get my math. Then meeting Becky for lunch,,,if Im early Im going to pick up a couple of gifts if I can.
well thats about all thats been happening....

Well need to get to bed,,,
night all
Angie

Poppin in to read before I hit the hay and saw that our MIA ladies posted!! So glad to hear from you two! Now....who else has been missing??

Jane, I see you're up already! What time is it?! How early do you get up?! Go back to bed!

Ok....I'll be back in the afternoon when I wake up.

Have a great morning!

Good morning, oh Jaded Ones,

Marti, it's almost 6:30 here - not too early. Get some good rest, sweetie!!

I'm in a hurry, so I'll just say hello to you all, and hope you have a great day. I've got a lot going on, so want to get my treadmill walking out of the way. See you later.....

Good Morning Ladies~

Jane~WOW!! Five sizes!!! That is amazing!! So how have you handled that in the clothes department? Have you just bought a few things as you have gone down and then will get a whole closet full when you reach goal? I've often wondered about the size thing according to pounds because I have read where others have lost 20 pounds and gone down 2 sizes and wondered how. I had lost a little over 30 pounds a few years ago, and I wore the same size I wore before losing. I guess it all depends on your build. But then I like my clothes a little baggy, shirts anyway. Anyway, CONGRAT'S to you for doing an awesome job!

Angie~geez girly, when the heck do you sleep?? I wish I had your energy-I could get so much done and be skinnier to boot!

Marti~How are you adapting to your schedule now?

Hi to everyone else!

Making this short as I have things to get done this morning before heading out for the day. Have lots of errands to run and then DD and I are going to see Surviving Christmas-hoping it is as funny as it looks.

Take care ladies and have a GREAT day!

Good Morning-

ok- I get the drift I am not suppose to be on the computer- lol

Going to head out in a bit. Been drinking lovely Kona coffee and I don' t think I have slept in days.......really good.

Rocky is taking his 1o year old to Nana's- the school is across the street.
Would love to go see Ladder 59(??)....with John Travolta.......or Shark Tales,,,,,if we go with Kris.....really need to go by ourselves,...lol......

Anyway, I would love surgery!!! You all write to Oprah and ask her to foot the bill....lol.
I want a tummy tuck, thighs are saggy and a boob lift. I have never had "perky" things....lol.........omg- even as a youngster,,,,,,....

Anyway, I am going!!! My mom wrote a cute email. She has had Gaby's hair trimmed and she is doing well.....Rebecca comes back Friday.
I never told Doug where I was going,,,,,,,,,lol.......though Rachel knows....

k- Going back to my sweetie.....he has the sweetest eyes. Saw the picture of his wife in the hospital after giving birth to Kris- she was 300 pounds and passed away 23 days later. He adored her.......brought tears to my eyes when I saw the picture.......
He is a one of a kind and,,,,,,,,awww, he loves me..........so funny and kind. Bought me Kona and coffee maker.......lol....he doesn't drink coffee........love of my life.......him, not the coffee.......lol

yikes.....better go,,,,,lol

love ya all

Sorry Jane...

Hello everyone! Boy, I slept in longer than I intended too! I usually get up at 10:00-10:30, but it's nearly noon!

Jane--Why did I think you were only 2hrs away?? I love your family tradition. Wonderful way to get the family involved. I don't remember you saying all that before, but if you have that's ok, because I needed reminding! Thats wonderful that you've went down 5 sizes! WONDERFUL!! I think your next big gift should be a Spa/Cruise!! AND the whole new wardrobe.....and take Susan w/ya since she's lost all that weight too.....you girls are amazing.

Susan--So glad that you're enjoying your time w/Rocky!! Sounds like you're in heaven! Ok, now that I realize that you check your mail to see about your girls, I suppose it's ok that you pop in here for a bit. Sure wish I was w/you, ok.....sure wish I was in Hawaii, I'd let you two be alone that's for sure!

Cristi--I think I'm doing pretty good on this shift. I really like being able to have most of the afternoon to get things done if needed. So it's a perfect schedule. I am going to talk to my supervisor about trying to get off earlier on every other Friday though.....I want to be able to have my time w/Jhanai w/o it cutting into our weekend....we'll see how it goes. Thanks for the Hugs for Grandpa!

Sue--I think it's great that you went out to walk! If I felt to tired to want to pull the treadmill out, I wouldn't have walked.....lazy girl that I am! So I'm proud that you went out! Great job!

Angie--My oh my you wear me out!! I have got to spend a day w/you and just see how you do it!! You worry me sometimes with your plate being so full all the time. I hope you don't injur yourself trying to do too much!!
We only had about, hmmm....maybe 10 kids come to our door. Only had 5 last year. Strange since I live in a busy neighborhood.

Katy--Sounds like you're just as busy! How do you girls do it? I feel SO lazy when I read your girls post. Like I'm not doing anything with my life....better get a moving!

Jen--My grandpa went to Des Moines Iowa. I believe that's where he stayed. He also has family in Sioux City. So I'm sure he went all over.....I would have loved to have gone w/him, but my family would have missed me! So how far from Des Moines do you live?

Ok ladies--Since I'm a little behind on getting up I'm going to straighten up my house a bit, throw in a load of laundry and get something to eat.

You all have a wonderful Wednesday!