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  •   #481  
    Arabella's AvatarArabella , 11-07-2009 12:17 PM
    Help -- my husband is a maniac!
    We ended up walking around London for 7.5 hours yesterday with a half-hour off for lunch and some gallery-walking included. My feet! I had on Birkenstocks but they weren't up to the pavement pounding. Ow! I'm going to have to see a podiatrist when we get home -- should have before we went. Wearing running shoes today, all vanity renounced. Only 3.5 hours on my feet to this point and will convince DH to dine somewhere close to the hotel.

    We saw an awful play -- or the first act of same -- at the National Theatre last night. The ticket seller talked us into it when there were no tix for the one we wanted to see. It was based in the 1920s and was bleak and nasty. I'm going to look up something heart-warming for the next one...

    Bath was wonderful -- such a beautiful, beautiful city, so Jane Austen. And the countryside is incredible. I want to go back! Seeing amazing art here though. I can, literally, feel my brain activity picking up, processing, processing.

    I must admit I'm looking forward to getting back to my real life again -- tai chi, choir practice, writing group, the new office space, my peeps.


    Anagram, glad your back's recovering! What was the talk on? You know, in no time at all you'll be bouncing around 195.

    Kaylets, yes, you need good nutrition for support -- it makes everything better. Huzzah for pant size down -- but look after yourself! Yes, Honey, still holding you and DH in my thoughts.

    WSW, you haven't done anything fun or relaxing in all this time? Can you plan something? Even just a self-pampering session? Anagram's right about what the condo people should make up to you, every bit of it.

    K, Lovelies, shall sign off for now.
  •   #482  
    anagram's Avataranagram , 11-08-2009 05:14 PM
    Was 199.2 Sat. morning - didn't weigh in today as I had house guests overnight. However, it will be WAY up tomorrow. Was tres naughty.
  •   #483  
    anagram's Avataranagram , 11-08-2009 05:18 PM
    Good to hear from you, arabella. Sounds SO dreamlike - your journey! May the fun continue.

    This weeks talk was on good things about the '30s depression and some about "Bonnie & Clyde", the real folks vs. the movies. Ineresting but I liked the earlier one on The First Ladies better. Still both were a little "self-pampering". 'Ray, self-pampering!!!

  •   #484  
    Arabella's AvatarArabella , 11-09-2009 12:59 PM
    Second-to-last day
    And all pretty much according to plan with enough leeway for serendipity. Today we rode the Millennial Wheel for a panoramic view of London. There was a 3D film before hand that was actually more exciting than the "flight" -- birds flying around us, Indian women throwing rose petals at us, snow falling around us. Amazing! We walked through Covent Garden market on the way back and I bought some strands of various shades and shapes of green stones. The plan is to make myself a glorious necklace. I will do it, I will...

    We were out and about for about 5 hours today and will be out again for dinner. And I have been very, very well-behaved with my food choices all the way through. I think my clothes are looser, I really do. Will weigh in on Friday to find out for sure.


    Anagram, scale may be up tomorrow but it'll be back down again in a twinkling. One must be naughty from time to time, n'est-ce pas?

    Cheers, Luvs!
  •   #485  
    anagram's Avataranagram , 11-10-2009 08:26 AM
    Oh, but I am so regularly naughty!!! Trip still sounds so dreamy.

    Was at 201.2 again yesterday. So, so naughty.

    Another friend passed awy yesterday while I was already at a funeral. A two funeral week is a bit much but I am so grateful to be "on this side of the grass" (as the golfers and others say).

    Cousins are coming back again Wednesday night, leaving Thursday morning. It's having snacks etc around for them and other drop ins that have me being naughty. And it's really ME as the one eats very little and the other is currently doing WW. Has dropped 20 lbs recently and this included last month when her husband passed away. She's tremendously active though and I know that helps too.

    Anyway, must accomplish something or other today as my "doing" time is somewhat limited this week.

  •   #486  
    Arabella's AvatarArabella , 11-10-2009 11:18 AM
    One more sleep in London
    Until 4 a.m., anyway. When we must leap up, shower, grab a cuppa and head down to the lobby for pickup. They want you at the airport FOUR hours before take-off for overseas flights. So, in effect, we get up at four a.m. and get home at 11:30 p.m. But, given the time zone difference, it'll only be 7:30 local. Nevertheless, 19.5 hours travelling. Ouch. I'm going to have a nice epsom salts bath to try to ensure that I can sleep tonight.

    Anagram, really, 201.2 -- you call that a bump-up? I can do that without half-trying And when I really put heart and soul into it...watch out!

    I had a similar week over last winter, getting back from a funeral to hear that DS's ex FIL had died. Oh yeah, this is definitely one of times when the grass is greener this side. Although, of course, we just don't know how green it is on the other. I expect fabulous scented gardens, warm sunshine...

    K, off to pour a nice epsom salt bath. Next post will be from home... xoxo
  •   #487  
    anagram's Avataranagram , 11-13-2009 09:33 AM
    We'll be waiting for that first "home" post, Arabella!

    20l.8 today and that was a real gift considering my naughty ways lately. I was as high as 202.2, then 201.4, then a "forgot to weigh" day and I was ready to continue not weighing :0 So to have a 201.8 was a gift and now I am going to show my appreciation by climbing back on a sturdy steed who will carry me away from temptation.

    It was "one of those" weeks. Enjoyed the company of my New England cousins for a bit (which entailed eating out, of course) and then had the two funerals. Quiet day at the moment. Will get to tai chi as postponed lunch w/friend originally planned for today. Also did finally get back to pool for a water workout one day this week.

    wsw - hope you're ever so much closer to getting back "home" and catching your breath.

    Missing kat and lots of others.

    Off to grocery store that has a special sale every time Friday the 13th hits. Wasn't in my original plan but, hey, might as well as Turkey Day approaches and, if nothing else, there are many pleas to fill bags of food for others. One sits on my counter and I do intend to do more than look at it

  •   #488  
    anagram's Avataranagram , 11-13-2009 09:34 AM
    Forgot to mention the second funeral was for the friend I mentioned just a few weeks ago who was about 300 pounds. Again, that should inspire me if nothing else does.
  •   #489  
    anagram's Avataranagram , 11-14-2009 12:24 PM
    201.6 today - so quickly up, so slowly down.
  •   #490  
    Arabella's AvatarArabella , 11-14-2009 12:51 PM
    Anyone else having problems getting on 3FC? I came on once and read since I got home and then haven't been able to get in again. There's a thread on the main forum page about a number of people having trouble. Probably a server issue, I'm thinking.

    I'm going to go have lunch and I've got my time allotted today but I'll be back in with a real post tomorrow.

    Oh, Anagram -- what a potent reminder for all of us, that second funeral.

    Love to all!
  •   #491  
    ceara's Avatarceara , 11-15-2009 08:51 AM
    Lots happening since I was last here I see! Hi guys!

    Still on dial up which makes life really s-l-o-w......will try and pop in a little more regularly!
  •   #492  
    Kaylets's AvatarKaylets , 11-15-2009 07:39 PM
    Hello all,

    It's been a long, long week. Last Monday was the last day DH was able to leave the house except for doctor appt much less work. Chemo is on break until Dec 14 or so, platelet counts are too low and need to rebuild....radiation continues Monday after a short break this week. Finally, today he had enough strength to leave the house for awhile and luckily it was a warm, sunny day for him to enjoy.
    If we could just figure a way to make swallowing easier for him.......

    Myself, well, have to admit, it definitely rattled me to see how low this knocked him and how low he felt mentally. I would be lost if Dmom wasnt here.
    I would've been afraid to leave him alone last week but because she was here, was able to work.


    Glad to hear everyone continues to do well....

    WSW, are you back home yet?


    Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers.... sometimes I really can feel them giving me strength when all around me is crisis.....

  •   #493  
    ceara's Avatarceara , 11-16-2009 08:38 AM
    Kay, keeping you and DH in prayers.
  •   #494  
    Arabella's AvatarArabella , 11-17-2009 04:50 AM
    Settling back in
    Good morning, Lovelies! Well, it's been one darned thing or another since I got back. DH commandeered my computer on the weekend trying to resolve a problem with his iPod. And, of course, I'm swamped, work-wise. Also fighting another stupid cold. DH had it while we were away.

    Nevertheless, 'tis what 'tis. I skipped choir practice last night to go to bed early. But I have been practicing. Performance (the Messiah) is on Dec. 6th.

    Anagram, the trip seems like a dream to me now too. Did we really do all that? I'm going to put together a presentation with photos and text to have a better memory of all of it.

    Oh, Kaylets honey! I'm so glad your Dmom is with you. What a blessing! Continuing to hold you and DH in my thoughts and prayers.

    Ceara! How lovely to see you in the Palace. Looking forward to hearing your news.

    WSW, have you made it home? Hope you're feeling well.

    Up early today to get a jump on work. So I guess I should go do some... Love to all!
  •   #495  
    ceara's Avatarceara , 11-17-2009 06:28 PM
    Hi ya! Yup, managed to wander through.

    It is amazing how quickly a trip fades in your memory....I agree Arabella. Nothing much new....just more of the same. Still the same job, same staff (thank goodness!) and a lot of the same nonsense. I did spend a year soing a lot of showing of one of my girls and ended up in the top 20 for the American stats...that was fun. And I saw a lot of the U.S. in the process.

    I'll be back!
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