[THE BIG ORANGE BABE]

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERY BUDDY!!




It was really busy at work today, but at least it was the last day of the week for me.
No big plans this weekend. THE MASTERS is on TV so I'll be watching that tomorrow and Sunday...doing the laundry while on my down time

I was late getting my movies back this week, but I'm supposed to get them tomorrow:

THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES
GONE, BABY , GONE
MICHAEL CLAYTON
IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH


KRIS... GO DEREK!! I'm so happy for y'all, but I know you miss him...do you have to move?
Sorry your business is so slow, but believe me, they are on their way back!!
There are just a few Canadians left down this way. Are your Parents back yet?
How's JUNIOR???? You haven't mentioned him this winter. I bet he's glad the ice has melted, but I know your floors are gonna pay the muddy price!

GYM...How was the gym? What's up with you this weekend?

ELLEN...How FUNNY about Kaeleb...they do the best things at his age! I want to see him...got any pictures?
Must have missed it, what are you doing with the BELLY CAST???
Have you reminded TOM how many trees are up in No GA????

PEGGY....

JACKIE...I don't understand why fish is so expensive down this way...you would think it would be dirt cheap! That's funny about RUDY in the car. TIPPY wants to sit right on my leg and look out the window. I need to get her a doggy carseat so she can see out all the time. TIPPY doesn't like her leash. I have to put a harness on her to make her walk. She pull her head right out of a collar and heads back home.
I like the way you wear your hair...what did you decide to do at the beauty shop?
Sorry you didn't get to go to KEENLAND...it my all time favorite over THE DOWNS....Much more beauty...Sure do hope BOB BAFFERT shows up with a horse this year. He's become a slacker in his old age!

CHRIS...CONGRATS to Krista on her sales! I can't even imagine having to pay rent in Manhattan. Does she at least have a room-mate?

TNT...EVENING TO YOU!! The cod is so easy to fix. I rub mine in olive oil then coat it with dijon mustard before baking it...It's so yummy!!! I've got some lump crab that I've got to do something with. Maybe crabcakes????

Well Ladies...I'm off to get into something...I might get over on the main board an lurk!!

Oh...almost forgot. I talked to Shirley (SEF) the other day. She's having carpal tunnel surgery Wednesday. Her poor hands won't hardly work and she's in so much pain. Give her a good thought that day!


BOB

[Ellen]

BOB: I did the cast for a friend who is expecting in a week or so. She wanted to do it because she seriously carries that baby perfectly for it. Her belly is huge! It is a popular thing to do for these young hippie type moms. She is going to paint it and hang it up on the wall...I hope in her bedroom because it shows details... It really turned out neat. I wish I had done one when I was pregnant.

[GymRatandStillFat]

Good Morning Everyone,

It is pouring here. I woke up all congesterd and yucky. It was eminent that I end up sick seeing as my lil one has been coughing all week and On the days I work she is always with me. Yesterday her dad was home for part of the day sick as well. I was bound to get sick yet again.

I don't have to work until 11 today, so I opted out of the early morning class @ the gym to just have part of a morning to drink hot coffee and relax. I have been so busy, I made a big pot of coffee one day and put it in the fridge and have been drinking ice coffee because it was quicker. TIme to chill out for an hour or so. I am only working at Yankee until 2 then I don't have to babysit until 630. If I really want to I can go to the gym later. (Doubtful, but I could) HAHA
YAY My sister comes home tomorrow.

Monet-I love those belly casts, they are great. My friend and I did one for her sister when she was prego. Sadly it just sat in her attick. And Haha I have walked in on missing diapers but a lot worse--so good thing it wasn't a "full" diaper.

BOB-Enjoy your weekend movies & that damn laundry. Mine seems to never end and I am one freaking person. HA Not much up with me this weekend..Working & babysitting today then I have all of tomorrow off. I'm excited. And My sister comes home tomorrow so that will be nice!

Peggy-Have a great weekend. Congrats on the 9 pounds weight loss. You go girl!! Keep it up!

Solly-Your not kidding. I went yesterday and although this class isn't "hard" she makes you use a lot of your own body weight as resistance and I never feel it--today I am. I guess your right about adjusting. My sister travels a lot but as soon as I get myself adjusted to her not being here she's back. It will be a challenge this summer but im sure i'll be fine.

155-Awesome job making it through the day with out sugar. Those are the tough things for me--social settings. I sometimes feel like I have to treat sugar like an alacholic would alachol. So like an alcoholic going into a bar, I do sometimes think If only I could just have one...I know I can't. Staying away all together proves much more effective.

Kris-Good luck with the new hours. I hope they help. Plus with the nice weather people will be taking off their hats and realizing how over grown their hair is so it should be busy. Plenty of business in no time. Congrats to Derek on the new Job!!

Angela-Thanks, and I am glad someone is having nice weather. We had one nice day and since it has been cold rainy and dreary. YUCKY!

Chris-Congrats on the weight loss. We are just about the same weight. And Rock on to your daughter, wow if I could get a job like that maybe I wouldn't have to work so many. That's amazing Kudos to her!!! Your welcome to my house anytime for dinner. hehe Its been lonely cooking for myself.

Toni-Greek salads are YUMMY. it's really just the feta cheese that makes it for me, since I take the onions and olives off. I never have dressing with salad, so I can't even say Greek dressing Is yummy, I wouldn't know. I buy the pre made ones at market basket. LOL Im so lazy sometimes!

Beth-You are almost there--YOU CAN DO IT YOU CAN DO IT..**Sending good happy motivational thoughts to you*** Yay congrats on the 4 pounds lost. That's amazing!!

Crystal-Well They are the munchkin's I nanny for. I don't actually have my own kids. Next week will make 7 years being their nanny so I feel like a second mom. I always call them mine. haha There are 2 of them. Ages 5 1/2 and soon to be 9 Girl and boy respectively. I saw the soup mix at the grocery store, it seemed easy enough, but I passed this time. Thanks.. And I have lost 3 teeth thanks to never having had perminte in those spots. baby teeth don't last so I had them pulled when they busted or infected. its the worst. and so $$$. Again best of luck!!

Woah this was long. I think I got to everyone..I'm sorry if I missed anyone. I hope everyone has a great weekend!! *Good OP eating thoughts to everyone!!*

[CountryMom4Him]

I have been one busy camper this week. Yesterday we did get a chance to get in some dollar store shopping. We hit the jackpot. They had strawberries, spinach, romaine hearts, organic grape tomatos, three kinds of bell peppers, eggplant, bananas, radishes, cauliflower, brocolli, and other kinds of fruits and veggies. They rarely have all that at one time. I went nuts so the fridge is full of healhty choices. I think one of my best bargains was the healthy ones lunch meats. The kiddos tried to talk me into getting chips but I told them they had way to many other options. I did get them some bbq pork rinds though.

Most of the garden is starting to come up. I really need to get out there and get the last of it planted. It is quite cool this weekend so I may wait until next week.

((Everybody)) I hope ya'll are having a GREAT weekend.

Love,
Crystle

[Ellen]

Hey, everyone. I cleaned in the garagio today and set up my new wheel. It is not as good as I had hoped, but I was able to throw some porcelain on it.

Other than that, it was a lazy day. I did a little grocery shopping and fixed beef stroganoff with ww noodles for dinner.

GYM: Once, I did walk in on quite a mess...no diaper on, and poo everywhere! I quietly closed the door and went and woke up his parents. They were NOT happy! He is really bad about trying to strip. They may have to safety pin him into his clothes.

COUNTRY: Tom worked on preparing the garden today. We are supposed to have really cold weather for a few days, then we will start planting. Can't wait! I got two kinds of basil, eight ball zucchini, round pole beans, and pickling cukes. Tom will go buy the varieties of tomatoes he likes. I decided not to plant yellow squash since no one really likes it here.

[GymRatandStillFat]

Monday..Blah!!!

So ny weekend was so/so. I woke up wheexing on Sat and have been caughing since. Just what I need. After 2 weeks of no sugar, I had a social gathering on Sat that I hadn't planned for so needless to say..I had sugar. I had 1.2 slick cheese cake and a few bites of choc cake. Then I had a sm dish of choc ice cream..then that night I had cookies and pop tarts. HA Yesterday was better, but not perfect.

I also skipped the gym this weekend cause I didn't feel good. I am attempting it today but I am not sure how it will go. Should be interesting.

Have a great day everyone!!

[Ellen]

Morning! I am going to suit up and head out to water aerobics in a few. The weather has taken a turn colder, and I wish it would get on with spring already...

My eating was pretty good over the weekend, but alas, my bg was bad again this morning after a few days of good readings. I need to make an appointment with my doctor, but keep dragging my feet on that.

I hope this is a great week for everyone!

Be back later....

[Solly]

Good morning ladies,

It was a nasty weekend here. Saturday was cold and yesterday was cold and rainy. We spent most of it in front of the tv watching the masters. I felt yucky all weekend. I cut the grass for DH so he could work on on bricks, never again. It about killed my back and I wore a back brace too. I think that is why I felt so bad.


Bob, we havea new flat screen HD TV and boy the Masters was breath takingly beautiful. I enjoy watching golf. Wish I could play. Will definately say a prayer for Sef. I hate to hear that but hope she gets some relief.

Monet, I think you were smart just shutting the door and getting your DD. I wouldn't want to clean up that mess either. Funy that he likes to strip. we need some updated pics.

Gym, hope you are feeling better. You just got all well and now again. Get some rest.

Country, wow you hit the jackpot. I didn't know the dollar store carried that kind of stuff. Good job making your kids pass on the chips.

Toni, where are you?

Everyone else,

Got to get busy. Have a great day.

[155at50]

Morning,
Spent the weekend visiting a friend and ended up coming home with a sore throat. Crap! I just took on another job in the evenings I can't afford to get sick.

Drank maybe a little too much scotch on the weekend as well. Only show 1.5 pound loss this week. But guess it's better then going up. Did great on the food on the weekend just that darn scotch!!!

Gym, hope you feel better, this on again off again cold and flu sure gets tiring.

Country, that shopping trip sounds wonderful, I would have gone crazy there with all that good stuff.

Ellen, happy water wings :-)
Wish I could find a bathing cap that I could fit all my hair in. I have waist long hair and it's hard to find one big enough. Love water areobics.

Solly, hope your back feels better today. Sounds like you need more time in front of the flat screen. :-)

Have a great day everyone.
Cheers
155

[Toni48]

Sorry I've been MIA. Just had one of those blah weeks and didn't feel like posting. I gained 1 lb. The week end was just so so. Its been cold here and we even had sleet yesterday. I've got to go with a friend this evening to take Steve to the airport. Its a 3 hour drive up and back. I'm not looking forward to being in the car that long. But he has to go to Calif. to take care of his Mother's stuff. He should be gone about a week. Not much going on here. Got to go finish with the packing. Have a good day.

[PeggyJ]

Monday Morning.....BLEECH! Battling Mother Nature here on two fronts, my weight and 2 nights of freezing weather with many things in bud or bloom. Weight up 2 lbs and I have no idea WHY b/c eating has gone well. GD is here and I think I'll go color with her for a bit! Hope everyone's Monday is better than mine! LOL ~~Peggy

[Ellen]

Back from water aerobics... Justin hurt his back, so I took care of Kaeleb so he could rest when I got back. James helped. Kaeleb LOVES James, so it helps. I am very sleepy...and I think I will take a nap. I really want to glaze and fire today, but it is getting late so I may not make it.

It has turned chilly here too, but after I think tonight, it is going up to about 75, and pretty much staying there. Yay!

I weighed this morning and I was down a pound. Now to keep it going down!

Will check in later!

[NuBev]

I am new here> NuBev>
Ihave just started sugar busters today.
Am trying to write down the foods on the yes list & no list.
I ordered the cookbook & the program book.
Anyway I am glad to be here.
Bev

[NuBev]

is corn on the cob legal?
Bev

[GymRatandStillFat]

Hey NvBev..Welcome to our little group. Nope sorry corn isn't legal in any form.