Yes indeed ROSEBUD, we definitely seem to travel in a lot of the same circles. Hope your good weather lasts through the week.

It's still unseasonably cold around here but not as cold as yesterday. I fear that the long-term forecast that is calling for more snow for us on Thursday is going to prove right. Sometimes, but not often, we do get weather that Ontario didn't have first.

Here's a good article that landed in my e:mail today -- just seems to reinforce that truism we must all accept -- this journey to better health and fitness we are on must last a lifetime.

Someone once said that the best way to deal with a temptation is to yield to it! Staying on a diet forever is extremely hard, so the first step is to recognize that at some point you will give into temptation. It's natural, normal, and even inevitable. You can manage your splurges if you accept that reality and don't feel guilty about it.

To maintain a healthy eating plan with occasional indulgences, try practicing the 3-to-1 rule: Each time you have a food splurge, follow it with 3 equal units of time in which you eat a more sensible, predictable diet. The time period in question can vary. It could be a single meal, a day, even a weekend. For example, if you eat voraciously for a day, eat conservatively for the following three days. Remember, good control is a game of averages, not a game of perfection!

Have a good evening everybody . . . our early news program has just started it's report on the budget . . . should be interesting.

HI LADIES ~ we had another gorgeous day of sunshine; and the temps were a bit better too. Right now, it's sitting at -9C, but not sure that will stay there all night. If it's really nice tomorrow, we may go pick up a few things we are out of like salad stuff and some fruit.

HEY MEOWEE ~ I really like that theory: I'm calling it 'The Law of Averages' and I posted it in my Health Section on my PC as a reminder. I really think that is a good point: I have told others a similar thing in the past ... that one day isn't the end of the world. Just try to get it right the next day -- but the next three days, would be even better! I'm gonna try it and see how I do.

CONFESSION ~ On the weekend, I was naughty and succumbed to some Cheese Nachos: I had an awful craving for them as I hadn't had any since last year sometime, but then I paid for it dearly; I felt like vomiting from upset belly until about 1 am in the morning. I've been good for the last two days, so got one more to go for the law of averages (maybe I'll be good for a week for that one).

PURPLE ~ I hope everything is OK over your way. Did DH get to see the dentist again; and did you get to your Oxygen therapy today? I hope so, as I know how much it helps you. I know that you are probably very busy taking care of your DH and Rizzie too. Don't overdo things now; we want you to stick around with your lovely upbeat and cheery personality.

Beside the regular daily stuff and meals, we managed to sort through and empty three more boxes today; quite proud of ourselves. We are pitching as we go. Now, we are down to three boxes of good dishes and wedding gifts; some of these things will be donated to goodwill. We are really making a dent now. I am hoping to have everything sorted by the end of March; I think we will make it (DH says, for sure). I have to watch him very closely becuz if he had his way, he'd pitch everything. I am getting a little suspicious of that guy!

Anyways, I am starting to feel a bit better; afraid TOM came to visit and it seems that he doesn't want to leave. He's being a bit of a drain on me; but that is what happens when he only comes to visit every 3-4 months, as you say ... but I'll manage, as I always do!

HI to VAL and NUMPSTER ~ hope you had a great weekend, and are having a great week; it's almost half over already. DH says that he can't believe that January is almost over; for us that means only two more months of winter as the snow starts to melt here in April. YEAH!!! DH is marking off the days on the calendar, and I'm not kidding ...

Take good care, ladies ~ and have a good night ....
ROSEBUD

Hi there . . .

Temperature was all the way up to -17C/+1F when I was hauling out the "waste" this morning and there is a tiny touch of hazy sunshine. BUT, the temp is going up and we are supposed to be getting a big dump of snow this even bing, followed by freezing rain by tomorrow morning. Oh joy.

Stay warm and dry today, everybody . . .

HI LADIES ~ we had lovely warm temps today with sunshine along with that, so it was a perfect day to do a bit of shopping. I'm glad we did, as we were able to pick up some really good deals: a lot of things on for half price this week.

Managed to keep OP and got more exercise today; did some this morning, and then with the walking in today, I can sure feel it in my legs. Went on a search for more crossword books; boy, you really have to hunt for them in a small town like this, but I did manage to find a few. These are one of my favorite hobbies, but I need the ones that are quick and/or easy.

Anyways, that pretty much took up our day; we had a Spit BBQ chicken with broccoli/carrot/corn mix and a baked new potato for dinner. I also baked some apples and will have that for my evening snack soon.

HI MEOWEE ~ It started to snow a bit this afternoon too, but now it's quite clear out there again. We had a mix of sunshine and warmer temps too; a really nice day!

HI PURPLE ~ I hope you two are feeling OK over there. I was just thinking that maybe you had to take a trip somewhere and we just forgot about it. Anyways, sending up some prayers for both of you ...

HI to VAL and NUMPSTER ~ well, tomorrow is Thursday; the week is almost over ... yeah!

I gonna put my legs up soon and have some tea; am trying to get this leg to heal. I am so glad that I got some walking in, but then my legs feel like lead by the time the dinner dishes are done. Take good care ladies ROSEBUD

Sounds like the worst of the storm ran south of you, ROSEBUD. Glad to hear things stayed decent for you.

Nova Scotia is a skating rink -- our high temperature (+4C/39F) happened before daybreak. It snowed a bunch; then it rained; then it froze; then it got windy. The good news . . . frozen snow doesn't blow around in the high winds so no drifting.

My back is killing me again . . . guess I'd better find a neighbour kid to help me get the garbage out. This is the third time in a row, that I've been I've been mostly bedridden the day after.

Hope everybody has a good Thursday . . .

HI LADIES ~ Well, I managed to get a bit done this morning; did a couple of loads of laundry and then took NIKO out for a bit of ski-walking as it was quite mild out there. It did snow on me and I looked a bit like a snowwoman by the time we got back; was quite proud of myself as I pushed myself to go all the way to the corner and back (the long end that goes uphill all the way). Sure, I had to pause a few times, but I made it! I just hope I don't pay too much for it, later in the day.

MEOWEE ~ sounds to me like you need to hire yourself someone for sure: to do all those heavy lifting odd jobs around your home. I can't lift heavy things either becuz of my back; bending and twisting are out for me too! DH has to do the toting and moving stuff around for me: I kinda supervise, but I do so much other stuff that it all works out in the wash ... so-to-speak!

Do make sure you rest up for a while until you feel better again. Yes, we just have light snow all day so far, so any storms did pass us by. Be careful with that ice too; nothing worse than ice covered up with snow becuz you can't see it: very dangerous!

HEY PURPLE ~ are you having troubles with your computers again? I just recalled that happened to you a while back and you were not able to come in becuz of that. Prayers you both are well and that any PC troubles get fixed up soon. Yes, we sometimes buy those little 'lite' microwave packages of popcorn as they are quicker and we can get them for a decent price here too. We usually only make some popcorn at home when we don't have anything else to munch on on Friday nights. I usually carefully measure 1 tbl margarine or butter to melt for it or I have put some spices like SEASON ALL, which has less salt that seasoned salt, if you can find it. I have put cheese powder on it before; and I did find a powdered butter-flavored substitute in the seasoning section that wasn't too bad (I think it was called Molly McButter, but not sure as it was a long time ago) but I haven't been able to find it lately. I'm gonna keep my eyes open for it again.

HI to VAL and NUMPSTER ~ TGIF tomorrow ... gee, this week sure seem to pass quite quickly for DH and I; but keeping busy is the reason, I'm sure. Well, it's time for me to my legs up for a while and take a break. Take good care ladies -- ROSEBUD

Seasonal and sunny weather today and the back pain is holding at mediocre so guess I'll venture outside for a bit.

HI LADIES ~ our temps were a bit colder the last two days, but we've also been blessed with gorgeous sunshine to go along with them: and that warms things up a bit too. Just stayed home today; have caught a bit of a cold which makes you feel kinda yucky, but thank GOD, it's mild compared to the ones we had last year. DH went up town to pick something up for dinner (just chicken) and said there was hardly anybody out, which is very surprising for a Friday night???

So we are spending another Friday night at home, but that's OK with me. Our SIL dropped by yesterday to tell us about some updates on our BIL's health checks with the heart specialists. He has an aneurism in the bottom front part of his heart; and naturally, she is very concerned about him. His heart is too weak for normal heart surgery. His specialist is looking into a new procedure that goes through the leg veins, but it is also very risky, so our BIL isn't sure whether he would want to try that or not. Anyways, we put his name in with our prayer groups for them; he says he accepts it and has peace (he is a believer), as the doctors cannot really predict how long he can live with this condition.

HI THERE PURPLE ~ so nice to see you back here: I was wondering if you had to take some trips. Usually, that is why you disappear: that, and/or your PC's acting up. I knew that you usually go for your treatments on Tuesdays; am glad that you made it there, and it's also really good to hear that your DH is getting some help for his teeth problems.

HI MEOWEE ~ glad you are feeling better too; nice to get out as well with decent weather. I almost went out today, but wanted to get this cold under check first ...

HI to VAL and NUMPSTER ~ hope you lurking ladies are having a great Friday night; and hope you have a nice weekend too!!!

Well, I thought I'd come in here with my tea to catch on reading and posts; right now, DH is watching a movie. Gonna put my feet up for a while and do a puzzle or two, and maybe some reading too. Take good care ladies ROSEBUD

Another nice sunny wintery day is drawing to a close. Back is holding at medium at least. Nothing else is new for me.

HI LADIES ~ We had another glorious day of sunshine today; the temps were cooler, but warmed up to about -11C this afternoon. DH went to visit our in-laws this aft to try to cheer them up and give some support, esp for his sister as she is feeling very anxious right now. I am just staying home to try to fight off this cold; it feels kinda like a head cold: more head and nasal conjestion than anything so far; hope that goes away soon. Have decided to wait until next week to do our next shopping as we have lots in the pantry and freezer.

We are having steak with mushrooms & onions with other veggies for dinner tonight; I'm making DH a hamburger steak (which is just a large hamburger pattie really). It's made of lean meat and he can chew that much better. I will likely have a salad with my dinner as well (for filler).

HI PURPLE ~ You are blessed to have such mild temps that your Farmer's Market is open already. In some places they have been around for so long, they are established better than here; I think this is common for England and other European countries from what I hear. We have a short growing season here, so we are somewhat limited, I'm afraid. Starting this spring, DH and I have decided to start travelling out of town for some of our food becuz with only one store here now, we are having trouble getting the kinds of things we like and need. We think we'll make at least one trip each month (maybe two) and stock up a bit, esp in the fall for the winter next year.

I was surprised that the nachos I had last weekend upset my stomach so much; someone suggested it was the fat and spices in them and I think they are right. Since we have cut back on that kind of stuff for so long now, I guess my stomach doesn't like them anymore.

Thanks for explaining the aneurism to me; I think I am going to do some research on the net about this as well. It's hard when you are getting third+hand information about a condition. We really don't know how serious it is; his doctors say that he could live for many years with this and be OK. My SIL is interpeting this as her DH is dying: but that's not what the doctors said (as far as we know). So, we are praying for her anxiety about all of this too (she's just frightened right now). Thanks for your good thoughts as well.

HI MEOWEE ~ Glad you feel better and there are no kitty mishaps lately.

HI to VAL & NUMPSTER ~ have a great weekend ladies ...

Well, I'm off to start dinner as DH just got back home; take good care, your friend ROSEBUD

THANKS, PURPLE ~ for reminding me that today is the last day of January; so, I have started a new thread for February, which we can start using anytime.

We look forward to MEOWEE blessing our new February thread as a 'RED STICKY' at the top of the page for us too ... and thanks to her for all her help as well!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend; DH and I are relaxing at home, and I just finished a couple of puzzles with my tea. Guess I'll go do some book-reading after I finish lurking around here for awhile! Have a good night, friends ... ROSEBUD