Good Morning;

Woke up to slushy snow today. I always have to leave for work early because there is this long hill where the traffic slows down to 5mph when it snows.

I have the case of the poor me's threatening to sabotage my healthy choices. This seems to be what happens to me in the past few years so I have to charge through it or vacation time will be here and then I'll be scrambling to find something to wear.

I have to plan my time better and do my food shopping on Sunday so I can go directly home after work and have enough time to exercise.

And I have to stop feeding the wild birds because the peacocks are sitting on DH's car and pooping and then I have to hear about it. They should be able find food now and I'll start feeding again in Fall. I want to discourage them from hanging out in my garden anyway.

Oh well, all things considered, these are very minor problems..Thanks for letting me vent!!!!! I should be grateful for all the good in my life.

Have a wonderful day!

Doris

Doris - I understand roast peacock is really delicious <wink, wink>.

Today I finished grocery shopping. I should be set for the month. Getting one check a month is the pits. The first sweet corn of the season is available. I know it is a starch, but couldn't resist buying a few ears.

I got really really frustrated with my insurance agent, and finally just canceled the auto policy. The were charging me over $100 to include my 38 year old daughter on the policy because she is a college student. Fact is she does not drive. Hasn't for at least 15 years. So I tried to drop her 3 weeks ago and the agent dragged her feet. Well dang.. didn't eat over it just took action. The Geico gecko and I are friends now.
To bad pissy fits don't count as exercise.
Coralee

Doris Still snowing? We had a long cold winter here in the south, but thankfully no snow, I am so ready for warm weather.

Coralee well good for you for taking action and not eating over the stress with the insurance agent.

Hi ladies,

Tammy - my younger DD Katie and her DH are trying for a baby, too. As you say, it will happen if it's meant to. I hope your feet got rested.

Doris - wow, to be young and following a dream to LA! Your son will have an adventure. Oh my gosh, that is so funny about the peacocks! Try real hard to stay OP - when you get the urge to eat, come here and vent anytime!

Carol - I don't put on my face unless I'm going somewhere. That's probably not a good thing to do, but there ya go. Hardly anyone comes out this far to visit without calling first, lol. It will warm up before you know it, and you can go golfing and camping.

Coralee - yep, it sure does help to have someone watching the food choices with you. Neal isn't "on a diet" but has lost 15 pounds since I got back OP Feb. 1st. No junk in the house is why! I wish I could lose as easily as he does. I think a pissy fit burns about as many calories as jumping to conclusion, which I do all the time, lol.

Linda - I don't know a thing about Swiss chard. Enlighten me, ok? Is it a lettuce?

Trish - how are you doing?

I didn't get as much done today as I wanted, but took it a little easier since I used every muscle in my body yesterday. (seemed that way, anyhow) Tomorrow I'm going to pick up DGS Jackson, and he'll spend the day with us. We're going for groceries first, then home to play/work outdoors. He's a good worker, and will help me spread more mulch if it doesn't rain.

Hugs,

TGIF, and it's the first day of my weekend! I have the laundry going right now, and will do my thing with Wii while it's finishing up, then I'm going to take back Mom's cake plate and stay for a little visit. The rest of my day is free, and if Jake gets home early enough, we may drive out to the Amish farmer's market to walk around this afternoon.

Jane, Swiss chard is a part of the green's family. It's similar to spinach, but milder tasting and very yummy. I like to sauté it in a little olive oil with garlic, onion and red pepper flakes, then add white beans to it. It's a cool weather crop and very easy to grow. Have fun with Jackson! My little grandson loves to "help", too, and will imitate anything Jake and I do. I hope your muscles aren't protesting too much today!

Doris, that's a cute story about the peacocks on your DH's car! I hope the roads weren't too slippery with the snow, and that you have lots of sunshine today!

Coralee, I hope Geico is friendlier than your other insurance was!

Trish, Carol, and everyone else! Enjoy your weekend, and I hope it's warm and sunny where you are!

Happy Friday Everyone!

Coralee: I have a feeling those particular peacocks would be very tough; we also have some canadian geese in the neighbor's pond that my husband would love to cook up. Insurance companies and cable companies can really irritate you.

Cajun: No snow on the valley floor today--today it's fog. Fortunately the sun is out and it will burn off before I have to leave for work.

Jane: I love when I use my muscles and I feel a little sore--as long as I can get out of bed. Hope you get to spread your mulch, how nice to have a helper.

Cottage: Enjoy your weekend. Our farmer's market doesn't start until June. Most of the vendors come from CA's central valley since our growing season is so short.

Well I'm off to start my day!

Doris

Hello all! Just wanted to wish you all a blessed weekend. Hubby and I are working tomorrow and will be going to Mass after work and going eat out after at this wonderful little seafood resturant, we have not been in awhile, we usually share a meal and get cups of gumbo. Have a blessed one. Tammy

Good morning, just got back from my walk in town, six days! we won't go tomorrow, but will be back at in on Mon. the rain has held off so far today.
my computer was down for a few days so I am trying to catch up a bit.
the ultra sound went well, the kids don't find out the sex of their babies, this is their 2nd. my daughter never found out when she had hers either, we have two grand daughters so far. We went to a party for one of hubby's employees last night and I know I ate too many tortillas with my pasta and chicken, I tried to put lots of onions on everything, there weren't many good choices.

I had put on a few pounds and now am back at 210, the walking gives me incentive to eat better. I amgoing to buy me some new sweats or walking pants when I get below 200.

I spent most of the day Thurs in the tractor. Chisel plowing is driving back and forth in the field, when you finish you go to each and and do what are called the head lands, very bumpy! the plow has tines that break up the soil, but not as deep as a mold board plow-which takes a bit more talent than I have at this point.

we haven't got any seeds in the ground, hubby emptied the gas out of the tiller and put fresh in it so it will hopefully run.

Well, I need to get busy!
have a great weekend all.
Pam

We're close to 100, so I'll see you at Daily Chat #3.