Morning ladies
Mel
Congrats on those 2 pounds lost. Too bad you are havinig to meet with the auditors.

Annie
Wow 3 pounds lost. congrats to you also. I've been adding fiber sure to my food and sometime water to get in my extra fiber. It's working.

Michelle
I'm so glad you had a nice vacation. In my younger years I liked to go rock hunting, and I do still look for rocks in a new area. I just pick them up and look at them and let them be. I don't have room for them.

Shad
Staying the same means there was no gain. That's a good thing. What's on the agenda today? More tiling.

I just measure my waist line and I'm down an inch. My weight stayed the same at 194.4 but I've been making better choices with food. I need to quit eating so heavy when I get home from work at 7.30 p.m. and cutting back on the carbs seem to help. Excersing at night helps me also.

I'm beginning to feel better too and my bp has come down to a normal range and staying there. This is with the new med I'm taking and getting some r and r after work with out company. I'm still putting my do not disturb sign on the door. i've told eveyone else to call me.

Today I will be going to the gym for the weight machines. I still like my exercise bike to use at home.

I've also decided on a goal. The last chloesterol check my total level was 100 but ldl was still to high. I'm raising my good cholesterol and lowering my bad.Which means I'll be watching my fat grams.

One of the guys at work is going to come and get the electronics. They sell them on ebay. I just want them out of the closet because they are taking up space.

Let's have a good week.

More later

Did any one see the space shuttle the other night. It was an awesome sight. It was docked to the space station. I wished for binoculars.

Annie – Congrats on the 3 pounds! : Good luck with that ice cream social tomorrow.

Mel – Good job on 2 pounds gone. If we say "lost", it implies it'll find it's way back to you and we don't want that!!

Michelle – Happy Birthday, a day late! Your vacation sounds wonderful. When you mention the rocks it makes me think of that old Lucille Ball movie with the long long trailer and her rock collection causing big problems on the road. Hope your vehicle wasn't scraping the bottom of the road w/ your beautiful rocks! Sorry your lungs are not clearing and that Prednisone will be necessary. Crossing my fingers for a good weigh in for you!

Shad – maintaining is waaaay better than a gain.

Ceejay – Ditto on maintaining and congrats on the one inch gone. Good job w/ the exercise!! Glad you are feeling better – less stress definitely helps! I'm glad you found a way to get rid of those electronics. Once you don't see them every time you open the closet you'll be so happy.

Ladies - I'm happy to report that my weigh in came in this morning at 187. Down a pound. I would have been happy staying the same, but I'll take the pound. The only thing that I think helped me what that I've been chugging a lot of water the past couple of days, hoping to counteract the bloating I always have w/ TOM. I know when I'm retaining water it doesn't make sense to drink even more, but I think I read that somewhere. It helps eliminate the sodium causing the bloat? I dunno.

As for my other goals - this is the third day this week I brought a lunch from home, so I made that one. I failed on all my snacks being from home (i.e., none purchased while at work) – I bought that candy on Tuesday. I also failed on the formal exercise goal, although I've taken dog walks all week.

Not much else to report. I've been doing short indoor test runs on my new shoes the past couple days to see if they're keepers. I'm still not sure. What else? Been watching the US Open tennis tournament on TV the past few nights. I didn't buy my new retractable lanyard for my key card yesterday because the one at Office Depot didn't look any different than my old one. I saw some at Staples a couple weeks ago that looked different and declared themselves to be more sturdy, so I'll pick up one of those this weekend. Ooh, exciting. That's about it. Have a wonderful day everyone!

Guess I should change my ticker.

Oh Man - I wish I had known - we have giant and I mean GIANT binocs and 2 telescopes. I would have loved to see that. However, it has been quite cloudy here so I probably would have missed it anyhow.

Dang, I wish we'd know about the shuttle. The skies were crystal clear (and dark) up north. Rats!

Just had my WW weigh in...I gained 0.8. Double Rats! But given all I ate while on vaca, I'm not surprised. Time to get my butt in gear and get the scale moving downward. Today after the doctor appt and stopping at the pharmacy, I'll be taking a mile or two walk, plus helping DH unload the rocks out of the car, and given the weight and number of these rocks, I think that would count as strength training. And I'm going to start doing at least 25 crunches and at least 2 minutes of planks every day.

Congrats to all who have lost pounds and inches! I will be joining you soon!

Hugs,

I HAD SO MANY WITTY THINGS I WANTED TO SAY TO ALL OF YOU BUT I AM TOO TIRED NOW AND SOMEHOW JUST FORGOT THEM ALL! THE OFFICE AUDIT IS FLOUNDERING AND THEY ARE COMING BACK TOMORROW. PEOPLE'S NERVES ARE SHOT AND EVERYONE IS ARGUMENTIVE. I HELD DOWN THE FORT FOR 2 DAYS NOW WITH ONE MAINTENANCE MAN. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MANY CRAZY SENIORS IN ONE PLACE AT OPNE TIME. IT'S LIKE LOONEYVILL HERE AND I'VE GOT ALL THE FRUIT LOOPS!!! ONE GOT SHIPED TO A PSYCHO WARD, ONE TO A HOSPITAL AND THE OTHER I AM KEEPING AN EYE ON. LIKE ANOTHER FULL MOON.

CONGRATUALTIONS TO ALL THE LOSERS THIS WEEK...LAURA, I AM SURE MINE ARE "LOST" AND PROBABLY WILL FIND ME NEXT WEEK!!
HAPPY...IT WAS GOOD TO SEE YOU HERE. ANNIE...KEEP THE ENERGY LEVEL UP WITH ALL THESE HOURS.
JEANETTE...HOPE YOUR WEEK CONTINUES TO GO WELL.
MICHELLE...GET YOUR F R I GG I N G BUTT TO THE DR AND I AM GLAD YOU GOT YOUR BD WISHES WHEN YOU NGOT BACK
SHAD...GUESS YOU ARE STILL PLAYING WITH TIKES!
HOPE I DIDN'T MISS ANYONE. EYES ARE A WEE BIT BLURRY
HAVE A GREAT NIGHT. I HAVE ONE MORE DAY TO GO. JOHN SAYS HE FEELS TERRIBLE STILL AND HAS ANOTHER DR APPT FOR MONDAY. WISH THEY CURE HIM SO HE CAN COME BACK.
HAVE A GREAT FRIDAY AND I WILL BE BACK OVER THE WEEKEND IF I AM MIA TOMORROW.

Morning all,

Can't stop right now. Back later for personals. I explain the rush then.

Mel - is it full moon time again around your way?

Happy Friday!!

I went to the doctor after work to see what can be done to clear up the tightness in my chest. He told me to continue to take the codeine cough syrup at night, and he gave me a prescription for the dreaded Prednisone...which I expected. With this course of Prednisone, I start by taking 6 pills spread throughout the day and reduce the number of pills each day by one. Anyway, after the 6 pills, I'm starting to feel a little less tight in my chest. The doctor suggested I rest last night because my blood pressure was a bit low (for me anyway: 98/74). So I didn't get to exercise yesterday, but I'm going to the gym today. The doctor also told me to cut my BP meds in 1/2 as my BP seems to be gradually improving as a result of weight loss. So that was great news and a real non-scale victory for me!

Mel - Sorry the audit is causing so many headaches and so much crankiness! Seriously, did two seniors get shipped out to hospitals? Wow! And the moon isn't even full. Hang in there, girlfriend! And rest your eyes!

Shad - I hope everything's going okay.

to all my wonderful Worldly friends!

Love and hugs,

MICHELLE...YES 2 ARE GONE FOR THE TIME BEING AND ONE IS UNDER WATCH. I AM SO GLAD YOU WENT TO THE DR. YOU SHOULD HAVE GONE 2 WEEKS AGO BUT I AM GLAD YOU ARE BREATHING EASIER. IT'S NOT NICE TO WORRY MAMA MEL SHE GETS CRANKY!!

HELLO BUSY BEE SHADDIE! STAY WELL ACROSS THE BIG POND!

I HAVE TO CHUCKLE TO MYSELF AND BRAG AGAIN(FOR A CHANGE LOL)....but with john out and the office rinning around finding the much needed back-up paper for computer and files being examined, i am taking the place of 2 people. now this week the seniors couldn't be happier or quieter. not one, with the exception of the alz guy, has given me a problem. and even he is calm and came to thank me. poor sod. this bldg needs to calm down and smell the roses. maybe i should work on that plan and get some stuff for the bulletin board to encourage it...get my own "back-up". OH POOP...I LOST MY CAPS.

OK I AM OFF FOR THE DAY. HAPPY FRIDAY/ SATURDAY. I AM SOOOOO GLAD THE WEEKEND IS HERE!

Good morning chicks,

I don't even have time to catch up this morning. I'm just glad the week is over. Very long "short week" as someone said. I will try and catch up tonight.

Love you y'all.

Mel - Thanks, Mama Mel, but no need to worry. I'm on the mend now. I know I should've gone earlier, but I was hoping it would clear up on its own without steroids. Glad the seniors are behaving themselves since you're overworked this week. I hope you get to relax a bit today and this weekend!

Happy - It's been a very short week for me, but I've gotten a ton of stuff accomplished at work so that's good. And yes, short weeks usually feel very long...because you have to cram 5 days of work into 4.

Michelle
I know what you mean by taking the prednisone. Glad you are feeling better.

Yeah Mel for taking the bull by the horns.

Happy
Don't work to hard today.

Shad
Hurry back, I'm currious as to why you are in such a hurry.

Laura and Annie a big hello.


I'm in a cleaning mode today. The spare bedrooom looks really nice and I promise that I will not be laying clothes on the bed or anything that doesn't have a home. I bought a plastic bend to put all the odd's and ends in and when I have time I'm going back through it and tossing it. I just don't have the time right now.
I'm not in a mood at all about driving to my uncles today and we shall see about tomorrow. I can tell when I don't take the xanax. I'm going to start cutting these trips back to once a month. To much wear and tear on my body and car.
I didn't put the do not disturb sign on the door yesterday. The girls stopped by but I didn't let them in. And of course she started making fun of the yard.
I stood in the door way. She went to open the storm door but I held it tight. Today I'm not answering the door. I told them yesterday I needed to rest.

I'm having a late lunch today.

Good God Ceejay, you would think those girls would get the hint. Duh!

Chelle...wow only a .08 gain while on vacation, that is worth the celebration. ROCK on<----hahaha get, it ROCK on...you collected on vacation.

MEL...sounds like you and most of us chickadees need a well deserved "MELIDAY".

Shad...girl what is the rush? Do tell.

Happy...what's going on in your world?

Monthly staff meeting this morning. THank God that is over with and no glitches today. Remarkable.

Ice Cream social was today also. Only ate one scoop of strawberry and threw most of that away cause it wasn't helping my on-going headache. The choices of flavors was great and the topping unbelievable. All in all, I did pretty well with it.

A bit tired now and still have a headache. Work tonite at CVS, hope this headache doesn't make me snap at the customers. lol.

Have a marvy weekend, don't know if I will be back on till Monday with all the hours at CVS this weekend.

Hello to all

Love and Hugs,

Ceejay - Those girls are not only clueless and stupid, not understanding that you don't want to be bothered, but they are also beotches! Nobody has the right to poke fun at or ridicule someone else's home or yard or anything! Some parts of my yard need weeding..but I can only do what I can do with my back and all. You work darn long hours...it's none of their business what your yard looks like! People like that make me so mad. I always want to say "walk a mile in my shoes, beotches! There are reasons why my home and yard don't look like photos out of a magazine!"

Annie - I'm glad our work had the ice cream social on Tuesday, so I wasn't here to be tempted. Though I am planning on bringing in chocolate chunk cookies on Monday made from frozen dough that I bought for a neighbor kid's fundraiser. I heard the frozen dough makes good cookies and they couldn't be easier. And this way, I can bring them to work as a birthday treat (we're supposed to bring in treats on our birthday) and I can give all the calories away! I hope your headache goes away soon and that work tonight and this week goes by easily for you. Are you going to get to see T this weekend, if even for a quickie?


My work is starting a 6 week walking challenge for any employees who want to sign up - so of course, I signed up. The challenge is to walk at least 10,000 steps/day every day. We are grouped into teams, and prizes will be awarded for the team who walked the most miles and the individual who walked the most miles. There are some hard-core walkers in the company, so I'm not sure how I'll compare...but my goal is to at least walk the 10,000 steps per day....plus do weights and cardio at the gym.

Well, less than two hours to go...better finish things up.

Wishing you all a great evening and weekend (in case I don't get to check in).

Lots of love and hugs,

I AM HOME AND DONE FOR THE DAY. TALKED TO JOHN AND HE IS NOT 100% AND SAID HE WAS CALLING THE DR ON MONDAY. SHOULD HAVE DONE THAT WEDNESDAY!!
THE BOSS IS COMING BACK MONDAY SO IT'S HER BALLGAME. WAS A SORT OF QUIET DAY WITH THIS FEROCIOUS WIND AND DRIVING RAIN AT TIMES. I WISH IT WOULD RAIN ALL WEEKEND HERE!! EVERYONE WOULD BE FAST ASLEEP
GONNA TAKE A SHOWER AND WASH MY HAIR. GET SOME FLANNEL JAMMIES ON. TURNED OFF THE A/C. A BIT CHILLY HERE TODAY FOR SURE. REAL FALL WEATHER
I WILL BE BACK ON MONDAY IF THE EYES ARE BOTHERING ME...WHICH THEY ARE RIGHT NOW. SO I BID YOU ALL A WONDERFUL WEEKEND AND STAY WELL!!

CEEJAY~ WISH THEY WOULD CRAWL IN A HOLE AND LEAVE YOU ALONE. IN THE MOOD I AM IN, SEND THEM HERE AND I WILL TAKE CARE OF THEM!!! ENJOY THE CLEARING OUT AND SEEING YOUR BEDROOM ALL NICE AND TIDY!!

MICHELLE~ HOPE THE WEEKEND CONTINUES YOUR FEELONG BETTER!! STAY WELL TOO AND DON'T GO NUTS JUST CAUSE YA FEEL A BIT BETTER! DON'T MAKE ME COME AND SMACK YOU IN THE HEAD....I'M CRANKY TODAY AND JUST MIGHT GO AND GET YA!!!

ANNIE~ SENDING YOU GOOD THOUGHTS FOR STRENGTH FOR THE WEEKEND. STAY STRONG AND IF SOMEONE BOTHERS YOU...JUST SEND THEM TO ME AND THEY'LL LEAVE HERE WITH SOME LOVELY TIRE PRINTS ON THEIR CHEST!!!