The weather channel online says we should expect a high of -12F and a low of -23, with wind chills as low as -50. I think I'm going back to bed.

Brrrrrrr. You poor northerners. Everythings all melted off here and we're back to normal. I'm thinking warm thoughts of you all.

Way to go on the beach body workout, Kiwi! I'm impressed! Did it warm you up any?

My friend called and asked if I wanted to start going to Weight Watchers again. I really don't. Maybe next week. When are we getting motivated around here? Sugar, do you really love your eliptical trainer? Our treadmill has quit on us, and I'm thinking of replacing it with an eliptical. What are your thoughts on this?

I'm just full of questions today.

my sister has an elliptical and it cost FORTY SIX HUNDRED dollars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! helllloooooooooooooooooooooo?????????????????????? ???? there must be cheaper ones!! anyway---she lOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs it better than the dreadmill----- i have been dreadmilling lately------in a desultory fashion-------------I LOVE THAT WORD HELLACIOUS KIWONK!!!----SCHOOL WAS ON HERE IN ANTARCTICA THO=========HALF THE KIDS DIDN'T SHOW UP----BUT MINE DID!!!!

I confess, Kiwi. It weren't me. DD wore out the treadmill. I do better walking outside. Or at least I did do better outside. Haven't done any walking lately, except the occasional Leslie Sansone video tape. I'm burning a walk music tape from the library. I'm hoping it will inspire me to move my body.

I'm thinking of making a chicken pot pie w/ left over baked chicken from yesteday. Can I get away w/ chicken 2 days in a row? It's either that or somebody can take me out.

Anybody have Applebee's restaurants in their area? Ever have an Applebee's Blondie w/ maple sauce and ice cream? I shared on w/ my sis last weekend. It was wonderful.

Geez. No wonder I'm tubby.

Thoughts on recent topics:

1. The best food at Applebees is boneless buffalo wings...smothered in Blue Cheese dressing. Yum.

2. As you will remember, I have an independent third party who will verify a murder attempt upon my little self by a family member. I think that says it all.

3. Peaches, the woman who works at the home is not your mother's friend. She's an employee of the home, I'll bet that she doesn't give a rat's patoot about anything but lightening her own workload. AND it probably comes as no surprise to her that your mother is difficult in the extreme, otherwise why would she have lied about the violent episodes? Your well-being and peace of mind are just as important as your mother wanting to go shopping. I could see getting a temporary pang of guilt if they were asking you to take her to a doctor, but you should feel guilty about SHOPPING????????? I thought that is why G*d put snooty cousins on this earth, to feel superior to us by doing the things we don't want to do.
Like everyone else, your mom is reaping what she sowed. Who are you to cheat her out of this valuable lesson on cause and effect?
4. I think you should go to the butcher shop. It is Wednesday and they have chicken Tortellini soup...$4.50 a quart. They have bread from the bakery.....ahhhhh. Perfect dinner.
5. It is cold here, too. This is supposed to be a temperate climate. I object to extremes of temperature. The upside is that we probably won't have school tomorrow since we're supposed to get over an inch of snow....an amount that flumoxes NewJerseyans.
6. I have to go shift wash.
bye

an INCH of snow??????????????????????????? kiwonkers-----------------we have a FOOT of snow and they don't cancel school.This is unfair treatment.I want temperance.I am joining the Ladies Temperance Union.Right now.No,after fridee's margies.Wabby,you are not tubby----------------LUSHIE----GREAT ADVICE AS PER USUAL.WHY DID YOU TAKE ANOTHER JOB AND LEAVE US ALL HANGING???? I DISAPPROVE {good practice for the temperance league}

Ah, disapproval. Keep up the good work(s), Bagz. I like the idea of engaging in temperance. Publicly. Loudly. Although, not constantly. I mean, there may be times when a good belt is the only solution to a thorny problem. Like a cocktail party with relatives, for instance.

Another advantage of suddenly giving up drinking is that people will start to whisper about whether you might be pregnant.

Well, I guess calling that an advantage might be stretching things a mite.

Apparently I need some sleep.

g'night
Kiwi

Kiwi, I hate to break this to you, but no one thinks we're pregnant anymore.

I like the cause and effect thing. Lush has such good advice. Give me some advice, Lush.

Bagzie, I was talking about the cheap eliptical trainers that they have here for under $400. For the kind of money your sis spent, I'd expect it to do all the work.

I don't want to join any temperance movements. I need a drink. Now.

Cowp: Wabby's right... read about narcicissm and borderline personality disorders.... the nurses et al get PAID to make sure your Mom is cared for. It is plenty to do what you are willing to do. If you actually WANT to do more, figure out how to do it without putting Mom OR yourself at risk. Guilt is a big waste of energy!

Sorry if little weenies are freezing up north. I think they're drying up in Texas, tho' we're (finally) due for a little rain this week & weekend.

I don't want to cook. I makes me start my food obsessions.
I don't want to do laundry... there must be 6 loads to do.
I want to not do anything at all... play computer games, read and nap. Hmmm. I have the day off... actually there's no reason I couldn't just do that... especially once I get to the market and post office to mail tax check.

Thanks for the web address to get NO ads.... That'd be nice. I don't have to slide the messages... fyi.

Ta, y'all.

NO MAD COWS!

Painty's post didn't 'pear til Peaches prissily 'parted.

Painty have a cup of tea. Snuggle under a blankey in your favorite chair. Fall asleep. You are not the energizer painty

Wow, that's impressive, Peachie. You tried ice cubes on top and boiling water on the bottom? Is there any liquid in there? Maybe you could boil it until it exploded. Okay, maybe that's not such a great idea... Just brainstorming.

You can't force one side of the lid downward so it tilts?

k.