Good evening. It just stopped storming and seems calm for now. I am off to bed in a minute as I have about worn myself out this week. This garage sale is killing me..and it hasn't even started yet.
I did OK at Friday's. My lunch had asparagus, zuchinni, yellow squash, red peppers and portobello mushroom cut in large chunks and grilled. There was a serving of pasta under all this. A veggie (vinagrette) sauce came in a cup on the side, but really with the grilling the veggies were very tasty. I didn't eat all of the vegetables and only a little of the pasta. I was wondering about the sauces and marinades, but really enjoyed the veggies and didn't feel deprived. Just to be on the safe side calorie wise I ate a very light dinner. No calorie info on Friday's web site.
I am going to be busy tomorrow and Sat. running our garage sale...and I wish it were over. I don't know how I let DH talk me into this as I had said many years ago that I would never have another sale.

Jules- Bless your DD for all she had to endure today. I have been there and done that and it was one of the hardest days of my life. I thought about her..and I am proud of how you all got through it.

Jane- I just felt relief to have my tooth fixed. I was so afraid that I would get a toothache before they got me in to repair it. AND I can chew on that side again without worrying if my tooth is going to break off. The dentist actually said the piece that broke off was what he would have had to grind of anyway...whew!

Cristina- Now you are doing lanscaping too? I am so jealous. We won't get to do much of that until next Spring. I am sure not doing anything else at this house.

Angie- I remember the tie dye days..and even did shirts, but I can't remember anything except wrapping the shirt with rubber bands.

Marti- I am also curious to hear about the house....Wow..3000, I will just call you "Chatty Cathy."

Mary Kate- Hope you have luck in getting back on track. I can imagine how your arm problems would de-rail you. Some times it is just hard to get motivated. I would love to walk with you and Jane, but hey, I am a lot closer to Jane than to you. LOL.. ALthough I will be in your state at some point this Fall to help nurse my DD after surgery. She is in Santa Rosa now.

Off to bed ........ Happy long week-end to you all.

Hello everyone

Just popping in really quickly to read what everyone has been up to lately.

Tonight was swimming lesson night for DS#2. It is a parent - little guy lesson. DH usually goes but he has been out of town working so DS#1 took him swimming. It was so cute to watch them both in the lesson. Then after swimming, my friend and I took the boys (her son is 4) to the movie Over The Hedge. It was a pretty funny movie.

Sorry that I don't have time to do individuals, but I do want to say to Marti congratulations. And Way to Go. We are all so proud of you.

And Jules so sorry that it was such a hard day for your DD. I am glad that he has to pay the bills and the court costs.

Well I must run sooo a great big hello and a to you all.
Have a great evening.

Kathy

What a day!

Jane, I laughed when you said you bought a sign,,,grandparents at play...love it!

Miss Marti,,,happy 3000th post!

Jules,,,Im happy for your DD but at the same time sad that at such a young age she has already had to have that heart ache. The Ex=Butthead.

Sue,,,I just read part of the post you wrote about your tooth,,,good to hear. Id just be now coming out of my drug stupor if it was me.

Kathy,,,that must of been cute with your DSs in lessons together.

Today was our 20th anniversary,, Monte brought home the most beautiful bouqet of roses, both pink and red. Plus a GC for my favorite shop. I was hoping he wouldn't buy anything but a card so we could save the money for our trip. I now only need to find someplace for Tanner while we are gone...not going to trust Brandon again...
I tie dyed 3 tees and the bottoms cuffs of a pair of jeans. I ironed on some huge colorful daisies,,,and then drew leaves and vines to connect them. On the tie dyed jeans I wrote make love not war down the side of one leg,,,and on the butt I wrote Peace Baby.
My last computer class was tonight,,,I love Powerpoint! Way too much fun.
It was so cold and rainy this afternoon,,,started off warm. Talked with some customer from Barrhead and he told me it was raining heavy...and 3 hours later it was a big down pour...well Im not all that crazy about it but it does water the flowers and lawns...and keeps the dust allergies at bay.

off to bed I go,,,night all!

TGIF!!

Sue - yay for doing so well at Fridays. There really is healthy food at most restaurants if we look for it. Ah, the sale will be over before you know it, and then all of us here will remind you, in the future, to have any more, lol. I have given up on them, too. But good luck with it anyway.

Cristi - we lost our butterfly bush when Neal pulled up the clothesline posts, which is where it was. The nursery I go to was out of them, too, so I'll get one next year.

Kathy - good to see you again! My DS and Gina are taking their 2 kids to see Over the Hedge. It has good reviews so far.

Angie - well, Happy Anniversary, a day late. Monte did good! I have to admit that I love GCs, too. And I recently told the kids that we Neal and I don't want them to spend their money on us, but that we would like GCs to restaurants if they insist on doing something. We both like to eat out. Did you mention what the 60s clothes are for? Wish I'd saved some of my stuff from then. Not that it would fit now, anyway, but Katie could wear it. She loves vintage clothes. Will you be taking any more classes?

Hello to anyone else reading this.

I woke early to use the br and couldn't get back to sleep, so I've been up since 4:30. Hate when that happens! Madison is coming to visit with me today, and I'll probably nap when she does, lol.

This will be a busy weekend for me, since Neal's brother from Louisiana will be here Sunday. We're having burgers and the regular side dishes, with a couple of healthier ones thrown in, too. But it will still be a challenge to me to stay OP.

Have a good day!

Good Morning!

I'm still sleepy...it's barely 6:30 and I got to bed at 1:30 last night, I'm thinking I need to get a bit more sleep before I start my day.

I need to clarify what I did yesterday. James & I went to talk to a loan/broker woman to see about getting approval for a loan to get house. So we didn't actually look at houses........just spoke w/her about getting a loan. Shouldn't have any problems to get the approval. Now to just sign the papers.

We want to move a bit closer to where everything is. Will save us money in the long run and we'll finally have the house we've been wanting to buy.

Alrighty ladies...sorry for no individuals this morning...but I'm hoping back into bed for an hour.

Hugs!

ANGIE...HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! We had our 20th last year, and the time does go by VERY fast!

MARTI...Have you been able to do any more WATP videos? If so, how are you liking them? I've been out of the routine for about a month now, and I'm starting my workouts again today, but for only about four times a week to start out.

Well I just got done doing my WATP and I feel so much better now. I also weighed in for the week and I'm down 3 pounds. Have a great Friday!

MARTI...I got the WATP book when I joined the Walk Club website, but I have seen them at Target and Walmart. The hardback edition comes with a 1 mile dvd workout in the back of the book. There is a lot of good info in the book.

ewwww...I don't like going to the dentist, but I don't like being in pain either. Glad they got you in!!

I am not sure I am ever going to be good enough at this to post individual names...I am just amazed with those who do!!

My night with David last night was great...we went to dinner on his motorcycle (he sold the Harley and just bought a new Chopper). Very clear night lots of stars...came home talked way into the night. I fell asleep in the living room floor. Woke up at 3:30 AM and came home. The boys and my brother were all asleep when I got home so luckily no one knows what time I got in hehehehehe.

Hi ladies and happy Friday...

JANE...we found out why we lost our butterfly bush...while digging it up yesterday the ground was saturated! I had Josh dig all the dirt, or rather slush out of the hole and the water to see if it would fill up. It didn't quit fill up but about 1/4 of the hole was. There are no water pipes/lines on that side of the house so we are thinking the neighbors have a leak in their sprinklers. Who ever put them in and their fence wasn't so bright. They put the fence crooked and their back sprinkler for the longest time was watering our side of the yard, lol. Anyway...it basically drowned. So V is going to talk with them today but the way they are it will probably leak for a while. They are nice people but slow to do/get anything done with their house/yard. So nothing can go there until they take care of it.

MARTI...you guys must be excited about the loan and eventually getting a house. Oh, yeah, we did decide to stay. We took the house off the market about 3 or 4 weeks ago but our realtor was slow...dragging his feet and for the last 2 or 3 weeks we were still getting calls for a showing. Then there were supposedly 3 offers. He finally took it offline and off the MLS because he got into trouble. A realtor had called him and told him her client wanted to make an offer. He explained to her that we are no longer selling and she went off on him and told him that the house is still listed and her clients should be able to make an offer. She was mad to say the least. After talking to him she called his boss and told him what was going on and that day he took it off the listing. It was his own fault though. But anyway, yeah we are staying. And we already made some changes. Painted our bedroom sage and got new bedding (really like it). Had to paint the master bath because the pink didn't go with the green...did it a cream color and will be putting a magnolia border that matches the bedding in there this weekend. Painted the one wall of the kitchen brown mustard, the hallway the cream/nude color and the entry way red brick dust. Funny how they come up with these paint names. The WATP book I found at Target for only $11.99.

SUE...you guys will be landscaping before you know it. How is your house coming along? Think we may have to replace a tree too. We transplanted a tree I think one too many times. It was doing good at first but now all the leaves are falling off. We'll see...

KATHY...the movie sounds cute!

ANGIE...HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to you and Monte...a little late.

MICHELLE...WTG on getting back on track with the WATP and for the weight loss!

Hi to everyone else

Not much going on today. Ran to the mall to find a few things for the bedroom and bath. I am definitely liking the green and cream, so calming and serene in there. Trying to get the house back in order. We took a lot of pictures off the wall when we were trying to sell the place per the realtors request. The wall of pictures I had in the living room (the wall leading down to the basement) won't be going up again though. We put a new tapestry there instead. Will put up a select few in the hallway and then some in the basement hallway. Did a little cleaning also and now getting laundry done before having to go pick V up from work in about 10 mns. So better get moving and go post on the other threads.

Hope everyone has a GREAT weekend!

Good evening, or should I say morning,,,after midnight.

Michelle nice to be able to put a face to a name! And good for you with your exercise...those endorphins kicking in really help.

Marti, I know what you mean about needing just that extra few minutes. Well Marti I hope in your mind you liked Cuba more then I liked it in real life...lol
Monte and I are talkinga bout flying into Seattle first and checking things out there then taking the ferry over to Victoria.

Alex...Glad to know you had a wonderful date.

Sue,,,same here about the storms...its been raining since yesterday,,,which again I don't mind. But eventually Ill need some sun,,,

Jane,,,is Neil's eye looking better? And did you mention your cousins are in visiting? If so have fun.

I went to see HAIR tonight,,,dropped off my friend Trish's tie dyed tees,,,and I funked up her jeans. Well, after I saw the tees dried and all,,,thought they looked blah. So I brought home 2 out of the 3,,,well they don't look blah now. I redyed them and then will be using bleach to write out HAIR '06 The jeans I took also, and have used paints to color the flowers /vines and leaves.
well I should go to bed,,I slept in this morning and it caused a ruckus...
night all