Hi Andy,

I always do the opposite when I start with a new trainer. I do LESS than I know I CAN do so that they will not push me to the extent that I will get hurt. Frequently, trainers would approach me as if I were a body-builder and the plan they would design ended up causing me to hurt some part of my body.

Good for you getting up early and getting on the treadmill!

If I am chosen to be in the movie, I want JoAnn Pflug to play me. Back when I was in my 20's I was told I looked like her, and I could see the resemblance. I haven't seen her or any pictures of her now, but for her sake, I hope she aged better than I did. LOL Anyway, she has probably had thing "done."

If Joann isn't available, I'll take Raquel Welch. LOL

Good Morning GG's

Just got back from the MRI. It wasn't as bad as feared, thanks to valium! I came home and went to sleep. Therapy doesn't start untill next Tuesday, but I'm looking forward to it. Anything to stop the pain. I have to admit too, my diet has sadly suffered. When I'm sick I tend to want comfort food. Maybe to comfort and also to distract for a bit?

Z, I think the best fit for you would be Blythe Danner. She has your class and style. And she looks a lot like you too. Nothing ordinary for you, daling.

Lynn, Such good news about your df's daughter. I thought about her often and said a little prayer when it came up. I am a firm believer in prayer.


Carol Sue, Haven't seen a picture of you, so can't really "type cast" you. But between the 2, go for Raquel.

Andi, You are off to a great start. But don't work out too hard and hurt yourself at first. Build up gradually. Congrats on the loss. I think it helps to have support and accountability too. Especially from people who are going through the same thing.

Rosie, You forget dear, that the trip will be a long time from now. You are not going to be the same lady you are now. Look how far you have come already.

Darcy, Take a deep breath.. my goodness, you are one busy lady. But that's a mom. And we handle it and make it look easy and doable.

Bobbi, I can totally see you as Jamie Curtis.

Marie, did you say who you wanted to play you? sorry if I missed it.

Freda

I don't know about Montana, but here in PA we are going back to summer this weekend!

For anyone who's interested, I put a picture up in my profile. I am more of a down home kind of gal like Joann Pflug rather than a sex kitten like Raquel. LOL

Just checking in...got so little done yesterday what with running from one doctor to another and back and forth in one case twice to get forms completed for the travel insurance company. I will NEVER make reservations through Hotwire again or buy insurance from Access America!! Hotwire reservations are not refundable so I bought travel insurance thinking just in case something happened we could get our money back, but now they are indicating they may decide it is a pre-existing condition and not pay. The condition (stroke in eye) WAS pre-existing but we still planned to go until recent new developments (eye won't stay open)...as long as it was just the vision (and we thought it was improving), we were going. Even when the lid began drooping we thought we would go but now he can hardly keep it open in certain light and his night driving isn't as safe either. He still insists on driving most of the time and I have to admit I prefer not to drive in unfamiliar places or rental cars. I'm fine right here in my own neighborhood.

Still op...no temptations now that the kids are gone. It was all in my head anyway. This diet is so easy because I know exactly what i can eat and do not even need to track or count anything (except to be sure i get enough oz of meat and serv of veg at L&G meal). I do track most days simply because I'm so used to doing it but if I'm away from home for the day or have company, I don't. I tried the chocolate chip pancakes the other day and I'm hooked! LOVE THEM!! And I'm not even that much of a pancake eater but they are such a treat! I put two or sometimes three teaspoons of sugar free syrup on them...yummy...actually I could even eat them without the syrup!

Love all the talk about celebrities and agree with all of them except can't decide about Zoe..either would work. I'm amazed how much Hallie Mills looks like you, Zoe, but also can see Glenn Close for the reasons Rie gave. I wanted to add that when I said Audry Hepburn when I was younger that not only was because I skinny then but I also had brown hair!

Well need to get all these forms together to send to the insurance company so better stop yakking. Had to make a run to one doctor to pickup his form while I was typing this even.

I picked Shirley McClaine because she is far out and "ditzy." My DD seconded the choice!

Hello everyone, Gosh it was so good to just be home today!!!! Although we went to the post office and the grocery store. At least I'm home!!!

Donna, I was saying that I have been told I look like Barbara Mandrell and Tanya Tucker too. I'm not to picky what do you think? Did you ever get skype set up on your puter? I also think that skype would be a good idea for anyone who can't make it to the get together... Great Idea Gayle.

Donna, my brother showed the house a couple times while we were gone but nothing definite. We are really thinking about taking it off the market--- just have to do it at the right time with the right words. I really don't want to cause my brother to be hurt. Will have to do a little thinking and also see if there is anyone who is truly interested in it right now.

Rie, I hope things turn around for you and you start feeling better real soon!

I hope everyone is doing OK tonight.. I'm so tired and still have anohter load of laudry to get folded and put away. I don't know if I am ever going to get caught up either here or at home!! Know that I'm thinking of each and everyone of you.

Have a good night!

Hi everyone. just got home,we went shopping to restock my pantry and also did a little xmas shopping.being on a fixed income i need to do alittle each payday.usually i start earlyier and am done by now.i had a nsv today. im so proud of myself.usually when we go to a store like wallmart my dh goes in and gets the rideycart for me and brings it to the car. today i hung unto his arm and walked in and out at 2 diff stores. i even pushed the grocery cart out to the car,it makes me feel more normal,not broken. im hoping to get some leg strength back.im a little tired but so pleased with myself.im very worried about my youngest dd. they live in oregon and have been struggling,and now her dh has lost his job. even when your kids are grown you want to fix things for them and cant.they need some help from a higher power.but im really scared for them.my new washer and dryer are so quiet running that i kept checking on them lol the old set where so noisy i had to close the bathrm door.who knew id like to do laundry Jess i really didnt think it was possible to travel to alaska but it was a nice idea,finances and mobility will play a big part in my decsion,i'll just think on it for now.its fun to cast ourselves in amovie,im really enjoying everyones perceptions of each other and them selves,thanks everyone we are a great bunch of shining stars arent we hope your evenings awsome ((hugs)) rosey

Rosey, you are doing fantastic!! I'm so proud of you! And I know your legs will get stronger as you go along. That is just wonderful! I can see your smile stretching from ear to ear!! Love it!!

Gayle, did you decide to join the Y? I can see how you could still do WW since you know the methods and have the benefit of both WW and the Y. You made me smile when I read that you played your piano. I dusted mine last weekend and thought I should play it again. I'm guessing its dusty again.

Rie, so glad the truck looks beautiful. I'm curious how much the whole truck would be. My Darth Jeep could use a beautiful polish. I noticed how pretty Darth was when DH washed it this past weekend. It hadn't been washed in 2 years. And I like the choice with a nearby airport hub for the vacation. Why do you need to tell your family about the diabetes? Don't if you don't want to.

Rosey, some day post a picture of one of your handmade cards. I love the handmade ones. They're so special. They're the only ones I keep. YEAH Rosey on the NSV. You are amazing. And you aren’t broken; you’re recovering wonderfully.

Bobbi, glad that the allergy appt went well. I admit I do feel really bad for your maple tree. I love the Julie tree story.

Mary, sounds like you're having fun with your grandkids.

Freda, did you get the MRI scheduled? Funny thing is I don't "know" (looks and mannerisms) you but I can see Sally Fields playing you. Just your posts are similar to what I'd expect from her. BTW, I haven’t said anything because I’m clueless who I’d look like or be like. Occasionally Cruella DeVille passes through my brain but she wanted to kill puppies and someone would have to kill me to get to a puppy. So I don’t know.

Zoe, I’m good with Denver. Last I remember, Winter Park ski area had alpine slides. Way lots of fun. I’d be able to have a thrill ride or ten. And yeah, Haley Mills and you do have a looks similarity! I’m agreeing with the Glenn Close ideas. Picture her as the vice president in Air Force One.

KarenFL, mighty yuck on gross baked chicken. I’d say you can add the meat to salads or tortillas. Healthy can come out of it. I’m glad you still get to go to your tournament.

Lynn, you talked about adding one food back in at a time to see if you could isolate the spasm cause. Since you don’t know if its food or the Celebrex, how about adding it back first and work on the pain. If the Celebrex isn’t the cause, then you’d be spasm free and hopefully out of pain.

Donna, are you doing MF too? Did I miss something? I think you wouldn’t have to clean but half your house since about half of us love to clean. I am not one in that half. And I so see Lily Tomlin playing you.

Darcy, excellent job on that 4 mile walk uphill. You body had a reason to ache.

Andi, you’ll get to your goal weight even if your sis gets to hers a few days earlier. It isn’t the speed, it’s the finish line that matters. Gotta love the turtle. And don’t they say that you keep the weight off it you take it off slowly (or slower than sis in this case)?

KarenMO, I’m glad you made it home without more mishaps.

Nasty winter driving conditions this morning on the way to work. The mountain tops were (still could be but I didn’t look)bright white. It had rained last night and froze to the rodes. My poor little Jeep’s back end tried to beat the front end down the road. I switched it to 4WD and still went slowly. I despise winter driving. All had melted by the time I drove home so I went especially fast to make up for the slow morning commute. I’m very happy the work week is ending. Yesterday I called my daughter’s ex and asked if I could have my DGS a week from Sunday. She said DD has him that weekend. Gee, I didn’t think to call her. The Sunday is the Base’s Halloween party and DGS loves going. Tis a bummer but as we chatted for quite a while I learned she’s stressed because she’s moving into two (from about 30 miles out of town) and she can’t move the big stuff (washer and dryer). I volunteered DH and me to help. I think she was totally floored. So on Saturday, we’ll help her move and she texted me to ask if I’d keep DGS on Sat and Sun and I’m guessing its so she can finish moving. DGS is 5 yo and might not like moving stuff for two days. Of course I was YES YES YES!!! I’m estranged from my son and his witch (sub a B there) of a wife and my DGD. So I’m thrilled to have my little boy for the weekend. We’re going to have a blast. Many more things happening in my life but the doggies want dinner and it’s twenty minutes past din-din time. Chat later.
Marie