Morning all,
Watched a program on tv last night about Worldly Fatchick. It was only a half hour program but quite entertaining. If it comes your way, have a watch because you will see Worldly in action. At this time he/ she is busy feeding the emerging chicks who are almost big enough to be let loose on the world. They are hungry little critturs too.
In case it doesn't come your way, try this link for an update.http://www.abc.net.au/tv/penguinisla...CTV_penguin_au
Cin - in case you are wondering - the Worldly Chicks adopted a Penguin when I was in Victoria earlier this year. He is called the Worldly Fatchick and that's him/ her on my avatar. Apart from it being an incentive for some of us to lose weight - it was a surprise until Michelle got to a certain weight - it's a tax concession for me. Maybe we will do it again next year for another endangered animal.

Laura - Ugh, can't imagine much worse than slimy lettuce - apart from sour milk maybe, but at least that is in the carton or bottle and can't be smelt unless opened. Good for you doing the workout after all that sorting.

Hello Annputation

Cin - I often find that if I exercise regularly and eat well and drink the water, the weight does not drop off very fast for quite some time. It is as if the body is just hanging on to everything. I find that measurement helps keep me on track at this time because often the inches slide away but the weight remains static.

Annie - Hold off on the Russell Crowe antics for a bit. I'm not sure he could handle you or you him for that matter. You'll find his house just down the road a couple of hours from me. No doubt he will be out mowing the lawns and playing with the kids about now. Still coming over???? Good to hear the BB made it and you had a nice visit.
Bah Humbug on the holiday stuff coming in. Makes it hard for everyone having that around so early. There is no fun in having to make last minute dash out for new lights or decorations this way. Thanks for the 'Wooden Bowl'. I did get it on my e-mail yesterday as well.

Michelle - When you come for a visit we will find a place for wombats. I know several where they are held in sanctuaries but I've only seen them in the wild in one place - and that is not that far from the penguins.
Anyone can come down and live with me - if you can stand it - but if a few decide on the commune, we may have to buy a bigger place. My house is not that big.

Mel - Bad news on that reaction to the shot. Rest up, plenty of fluids, stay calm and watch the dvds. Forget the outside world for as long as it takes. Love to Jen too.

Happy - Hope the dentist went okay and you are good to go for the next six months or so. Start making some revolting coffee and forget to put dishwash powder in the dishwasher and ensure there are no clean cups for them to use. Make loud un-understandable noises when confronted with the rudeness of talking in a different language and say you were speaking to yourself in Erse and if it is alright for them to do it in one language, then it is alright for you to do it in another. I don't have time for this politically correct crap.

Anyway, better get off this internet and start thinking about work again. Maybe today will be the day that someone somewhere finds something I can do.

This has been a do nothing day except for class. We may not have to go next week. Our "teacher" has covered (litterally read) most of the material in the book in approximately 6 hours worth of actual class room time. I'm not to sure how this would set with the health department. This is suppose to be a 24 hour class. But as long as I get my hours I'm not going to fuss. I just hope the hours are not rejected.
I want to work out in the yard tomorrow.


Mel
Sorry that you and Jen had a reaction to the flu shots. Feel better soon


Michelle
hope the injection does take hold. and you are right--little deb should not be welcome in this house or at work.

happy
how did it go with the dentist?

Annie, laura and Cin

may get up in the morning and go to super walmart to the grocery store and stop by Verizon. The card they gave me for the computer didn't take. I'm going to exchange it if I can. I'm wondering if I have to take the one from I had with alltell offline.

Night night.

GOOD MORNING CHICKS.
NOT EXACTLY UP TO PAR JUST YET BUT GETTING THERE.
JEN TOO. THE DOC SAID ANOTHER DAY OR TWO SHOULD DO THE TRICK. SOME OF HIS OTHER PATIENTS IN THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CLINIC HAD IT MUCH WORSE. WE WERE LUCKY THE SUN IS OUT AND WE MIGHT GO OUTSIDE LATER FOR A WALK TO THE STORE.
HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT DAY.

GOING BACK TO READ AND POST LATER.

Happy FRIDAY!! FINALLY!!

Well let's see.....Good news for me...I actually ate OP all day yesterday for the first time in probably 6 months. Slice of cheese and 20 grapes for breakfast, baked sweet potato w/a bit of butter for lunch, did NOT snack at CVS, plenty of water, ran around CVS unloading totes for exercise, then a huge veggie salad with honey mustard yogurt dressing for dinner. When I say ran around CVS emptying totes, I literally walked extremely fast. For the extra exercising, I left the flat cart with totes at the end of the aisle then went back and forth with armloads to deliver to shelves. It took more time that way, but got the extra movement. Day one down, now on to day two. So far today...canteloupe, hard boiled egg and slice of cheese. Lunch is a huge veggie salad I brought from home.

Baby boy was not home when I got home from CVS last night, but heard him come in around 1:30 am, so I got up to visit with him for a bit and of course,,,scratch his back. He had gone to the movies with his cousin to see what I thought he said was called "Other" or something like that, anyway said it was hilarious.

Cincy...might want to drink your tea in the morning rather than afternoon and evening, you were probably up all night in the loo.

Laura...mmmmm Chili, I might make some of my famous chili this weekend too. Sound good, but it is supposed to me sunny 85 Sat and 86 on Sunday. Won't feel much like chili then. Working 3 hours on your feet, now you know how I feel when I work at CVS 8 hour shifts on my feet. Only I do not have the feetie stuff going on like you do. Yikes.

Shad....wilted lettuce, skanky milk and molded cheese...yik. I know blue cheese is made of mold but yuk. Now I KNOW I will be down to visit. Russell Crowe out in his yard, heck I would even cut his grass for him if he would sit out there so I could look at him. lol

Chelle...hope the back is feeling ok today, hugs sista. At least Doppler can lay around with you....right!

Ceejay...to bad the teach wasn't reading some trashy novels to you all instead of the boring stuff...lol

MELLIE....hope you are feeling better today, maybe a personal visit by the firemen would perk you up...wink.

Happy....hope your day is going well.

I am going to a Octoberfest themed party with an actual beer garden on Saturday. It is being held at someone's house. This is also a cover for my friend, Dan's birthday, who turns 50. It is going to be a blast. It starts at 4pm....kind of early for a beer garden and all night drinking. Then I have to be at work on Sunday at 11 to 7pm. Should be interesting. At least I get to wear Colts jersey to work on Sunday. Manager allows it when there is a game. How cool!!

A now friend of mine, used to be a BF, is flying in from Oregon tonight. I won't see him til tomorrow, but I think he is going to the party with me. This too shall be interesting.

That about covers it for me....have a marvelous Friday everyone!

Loves and hugs,

MELLIE...you little sneaker inner...you and Jen take it easy and rest. Sending loves and hugs and good feelers.

SHAD~ THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN L;AST THERE TILL DECEMBER IS WITH "HAPPY PILLS"!!! HOPE YOU GOT INTO THE RIGHT CONFERENCE CALL AND THINGS GO RIGHT!!! THAT IS A CUTE WOMBAT. BET HE WADDLES AROUND LIKE ME!! ROFL STILL SENDING GOOD THOUGHTS FOR DS2 AND THE JOB. HOPE THEY SEE HE'S A KEEPER AND A GOOD WORKER!! JEN SAYS HOWDY.

LAURA.... I CAN'T IMAGINE WANTING A SALAD AFTER THAT 3 HR STINT OF SORTING OUT BAD LETTUCES!! YUCK! BUT IT IS SO GOOD OF ALL OF YOU TO DO THE VOLUNTEER THING TOGETHER. HOPE YOU GET SOME GOOD RESULTS WHEN YOU GO BACK WITH THE ORTHOTICS. TOO BAD THIS IS ROUND TWO...AND WITH THE DIFFERENT DOCTOR..RIGHT?? GEEZ!!

CEEJAY...I HOPE TOO THAT ALL GOES WELL WITH THE HOURS FOR THE CLASS AND YOU GET CREDIT. WILL KEEP MY FINGERS CROSSED FOR YOU TOO!! GOOD LUCK WITH VERIZON!!!


MICHELLE...I AM SOOO EMBARASSED. I THOUGHT YOU WERE JOKING THAT YOU MADE A MISTAKE! OMG!! I FEEL SO BAD FOR YOU NOW. WE COULD HAVE ARRANGED FOR A UPS PICK UP. I AM GLAD TO HEAR DOPPLER IS DOING SO GREAT!! AT LEAST ONE THING WENT RIGHT THIS WEEK! HOPING AND PRAYINGYOUR SHOT WORKS OUT GREAT.


HAPPY...ALWAYS THINKING OF YOU KIDDO HUGS BACK TO YA AND HOPE THE DENTIST VISIT WAS KIND!! SEND SOME HEAT UP THIS WAY PLEASE! THE CAT/ALARM WAS TOO FUNNY. THEY LOVE TO KEEP THEIR SCHEDULES!! JEN'S CAT DOES STUFF TO WAKE THEM UP TOO. WE HAVE THE SAME WORK PROBLEMS HERE BUT ON A MUCH TINIER SCALE. SAD THE WAY THINGS ARE GOING. THERE IS SUCH A THING AS OVERLY POLITICALLY CORRECT.


ANNIE...GLAD TO HEAR YOU GOT TO SHOW OFF YOUR DS. IT MUST HAVE BEEN A PROUD MOMENT FOR YOU I AM SURE. I LOVE HOLIDAY CRAP BUT THEN I DON'T HAVE TO KEEP RESTOCKING SHELVES!!


CIN...HAD TO LAUGH ABOUT YOUR NETTLE TEA AND POTTY B REAKS. I GET THE SAME EFFECT FROM DANDELION GREENS THANKS FOR YOUR GOOD THOUGHTS. I REALLY DO LOVE YOUR CAR!!


ANNPUTATION...NOT SURE IF YOU ARE JOING US OR NOT BUT HELLO.

Um yeah, just one 10 bucks on a scratch off lottery ticket that only cost me 1 buck. 9 bucks in the black....yeppers.

Happy Friday -

I'm working from home and super crazy busy!! I'll try and post more later.

The back shot yesterday was EXCRUCIATING! He got really close to a nerve and it felt like 10,000 volts going down my leg to my toes. It hurt so bad that I lurched and jerked nearly off the table, not too bright with the needle very close to my spinal cord. Luckily the doc got the needle out quickly enough. Thank heavens he has good reflexes. Anyway, then he had to wait for me to calm down and stop bawling (by then it was more out of fear/shock more than pain) and then start the procedure over. Anyway, after all that, I hope the dang thing takes and I don't have to go through it again for at least a year or two (or hopefully never). I am definitely gonna get this weight off and strengthen my core ASAP. I'll still be doing traction at PT to hopefully get my bulging disks sucked back into place.

I'm a little sore today, but not nearly as bad as yesterday.

Mel - I hope you and Jen are feeling better soon. Stay snuggled under the comforter and watch some good TV.

Annie - Have a wonderful time with Miss Maddie. Congrats on the lottery ticket winnings.

I've got to get back to work. I'll write more later.

Love and hugs,

popping in to say hello------

Back later. The day is getting away from me.

Hello all. The day got away from me. I brought my gym gear today, took a shorter lunch and left the office a bit early to do my cardio workout before catching my train home.

In the future, if I ever mention I plan to do that again, please remind me NOT TO. First off, I didn't leave my desk quite early enough, so I only got about 20 minutes on the elliptical. Then I was rushing to get out of there to get my train, so I took a quicky shower - just rinsed off, no soap. Then, like the last time I did this, I was going full speed for the 4 blocks to the train station lugging my purse, backpack, and gym bag and barely made the last express train. After taking a seat I needed to pull out my towel to wipe off the sweat - as least I got to finish my cardio workout, LOL.

Bf had a wake to attend for a friend's mother tonight, and then a work thing. I took doggy for a short walk. What a nice evening. We ate pizza for dinner (I know, not so good - thank goodness at least the rest of the day's food was alright) and then bf left. I watched the original 1974 version of "The Taking of Pelham 123" on DVD from Netflix. I enjoyed it. I liked the 1970's New York City flavor - references to its financial and crime problems back then. I probably enjoyed it more than I will enjoy the remake w/ Travolta.

Shad - Sorry you're twiddling your thumbs again. Thanks for the update on Worldly Fatchick and the link.

Ceejay - At least you're getting your hours for licensing. Does a lot change from year to year? Did you get to do any yard work today? (or was that yesterday?)

Annie - Congrats on being OP and getting the activity (while being paid!). Keep it going kiddo. Enjoy that Octoberfest aka Dan's 50th, and have a nice visit w/ your Oregon pal. Yee-ha for the lottery win.

Mel - Hope you're feeling better today. Did you get outside today? We're having gorgeous weather here.

Michelle - I'm sorry the shot was so painful. Sounds just awful. I'm sure having known how it would be from your last two injections made it just that much more difficult. Take it easy and have a good weekend, okay?

Hellos to Happy and Cincy!!

Well, I thought I had an entirely free weekend, but I forgot we were going to bf's mom's for a pork roast dinner. And now bf tells me he invited his mother to come here instead with all the fixings so we don't have to worry about getting home to feed and walk Coal. Aaargh. Some cleaning will be necessary tomorrow morning, but it'll be nicer to be at home. It'll be worth getting the 3-season room in shape since we'll be able to eat our meal out there.

That's about it for me. I'll get this posted and get ready for bed. Everyone have a lovely weekend.

Well it's been one of those days. I've worked myself to a standstill but the house looks clean and tidy and loved and dusted. Now I have two more things to do. Empty 2 more boxes and do some document work for my mate Mick. A couple of hours on that tonight will see a big difference to a very so-so document. People might actually read it.

Not doing personals today. I want to sit in front of the telly for an hour or so with a glass of wine and not think too hard. I took the vaccuum cleaner to pieces this morning and have finally got that sorted. It is under threat to perform or go the same way as the last non working properly cleaner. It took heed of the warning and is sucking away madly again.

Annie - so pleased for the $10.00 win. Spend it on something nice for you.

HAPPY SATURDAY CHICKS.
A BALMY 60 DEGREES WHEN I WOKE UP.
NOTHING NEW. NOTHING TO SAY.
MIND JUST IS A BLANK.
HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND



ANNIE...HAVE A GREAT TIME AT THE OCTOBER FEST/PARTY :hb SOUNDS GOOD TO ME!! THAT WAS A GREAT WAY TO GET MORE EXERCISE AT WORK. I COULD JUST SEE YOU UP & DOWN THOSE AISLES WITH THE RED TOTES. I'M IN THE MOOD FOR SALAD TOO NOW! CONGRATS ON DAY ONE AND THE $9


MICHELLE...WHAT AN AWFUL THING TO HAVE HAPPEN WITH THE SHOT. SORRY TO HEAR YOU HAD TO GO THRU ALL THAT SCARY STUFF I HOPE TOO THAT YOU NEVER HAVE TO GO THRU ALL THIS AGAIN. SENDING ALL GOOD HEALING THOUGHTS YOUR WAY.


WAVING BACK TO YA CEEJAY! DID YOU EVER CATCH UP WITH THE RUNAWAY DAY???


SHAD...HOPE YOU HAD A ANICE TIME WITH WINE & TV!! MICK MUST LOVE THE HELP I'M SURE. WISH I COULD SAY MY HOUSE LOOKED READY FOR COMPANY I SHOULD HAVE HAD YOU THREATEN MY VAC BEFORE I GAVE IT AWAY AND BOUGHT ANOTHER ONE!!

Happy Saturday ladies -

Sounds like yesterday was a runaway day for most of us. After work, I mowed the lawn, went to the grocery store and then had to log back into my work computer to check on some reports which took 2 hours. Finally got to relax at 10 and fell right asleep. Some Friday night party animal I am, huh? NOT

I had hoped to feel well enough to go to a beginner Zumba class today. My back hesitated at the thought, and my lungs, which for some reason are a bit congested today, said NO WAY. So I'll do some website work and watch some telly before it warms up, then spend the rest of the day in the yard with the doggies. Doppler has had his first taste of being off leash and he's frollicking - running, bouncing (like a little lamb) and just generally having a great time!


Cin - Good for you for getting to the gym and getting your ironing done. I hate to iron. I used to watch Boston Legal a lot. Now there are so many other shows that I DVR, I had to let that one slip. I didn't know that about nettle tea. How does it taste?

Annputation - Welcome! I saw your post about daily exercise and Zumba. *sigh* I used to be the Zumba around here. I used to Zumba nearly every day for at least 30 minutes. I haven't done Zumba'ed in about 3 months since my chronic back issue flared up very badly. I miss Zumba so much. I hope to get back to one or two Zumba Gold classes this week. Zumba Gold is less intense than a regular Zumba.

Laura - I really like Angelina Jolie's acting, so I'm sure I'll see the movie with her and Johnny Depp. I think you're right about Indian Summer this weekend. It's going to be in the mid-70s! Good for you for your volunteering!! I know my back would NOT allow me to stand for 1/2 hour, much less 3 hours. Chili sounds really good...but maybe not this warm weekend.

Shad - Thanks for posting (and sending me) the link about Worldly!! Such a cutie!! I can't wait until DH and I get to Australia and go there. Glad to hear that the wombats are near the penguins, making it very convenient for our trip in a few years. Watching Russell Crowe mow the lawns...talk about eye candy!!

Ceejay - Hope your class went well. I hope your training hours aren't rejected.

Annie - Good for you for getting all that exercise with the totes!! Getting paid to exercise! Have a great time at the Octoberfest party!!

Mel - Not another word about my mistake. It worked out best for both of us! Enjoy!!

I'd best get on with it before today gets away from me

Love and hugs to all,

Unstuffed Pepper and Beef Soup
Dr. Bishop
Friday October 08, 2010

This hearty soup is the perfect meal on a cold fall day!
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 ½ green and/or red peppers, cut into very thin strips
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• 1 box (900mL) Beef Broth
• 1 cup canned, diced, drained tomatoes
• ¼ cup uncooked, regular long-grain white rice
• 3 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• ½ tsp dried thyme leaves, crushed
• ½ tsp ground black pepper


1. Spray 3 qt (2.8L), heavy bottomed pot with Pam cooking spray or fine mist of Olive Oil. Cook beef over medium-high heat until browned, stirring often. Remove beef, pour off the fat and set aside. Reduce heat to medium.
2. Add pepper, celery and onion and cook for 5 minutes. Return beef to pot.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
4. Simmer, stirring occasionally.

Makes 6 servings. Recipe courtesy of Campbell’s.

MAKES ME WANT TO RUN OUT AND BUY THOSE LITTLE OYSTER CRACKERS!!



MICHELLE...MY LIP IS ZIPPED!
BUT I DO THINK YOU SHOULD GIVE YOUR BODY TIME TO HEAL. BEFORE JUMPING AROUND & MOWIONG MORE LAWNS!!. AFTER ALL...WHAT IS A WEEK OR TWO WITH TV & DH & DOPPLER AS OPPOSED TO A LIFETIME WORTH OF PAIN?? JUST SAYING. ( PS: I have extra sensory hearing....so stop cussing me out and telling me to mind my own business!!)

Hello all,

Sorry I have been away. Made it to the dentist Thursday - she was extra gentle so that was good. I have a broken crown (kah-ching). I have an overbite and my bottom two teeth are wearing out my two front teeth that will need to be crowned. (kah-ching, kah-ching). And I have weird teeth - tiny teeth on one side of my mouth and bigger teeth on the other (thanks Mom and Dad). It's not really obvious unless you look for it. But it does make for large gaps and shifting in my mouth. So the small tooth next to the front tooth should be crowned two and bonded next to the front teeth (kah-ching, kah-ching, kah-ching). You can actually rock my front teeth they are hitting so hard. I do not have either the cash ($3,000) or the insurance to do this right now. So it will have to be carefully planned with next year's insurance. My mouth is costing me a fortune and I do NOT have a brilliant set of pearly whites like the young kids, let me tell you. If I added it all up was probably the same cost as my first 4Runner!

We got my car tuned up before we went on vacation - it was at a mileage point of major maintenance so that was $1300. Brought that home and DH was driving me to work and noticed his car was overheating. Had to get towed to the dealer and a part replaced - another $400. The garage door opener broke this week. And despite jumping through hoops on DH's part - he still can't get a job.

So after the dentist I was just down the street from home and I went home to work for a few hours. DH wanted my SUV to go pick up some building supplies and a new motor for the garage door so he dropped me off at the office. I was going to an afternoon class at one of the other offices - the one 4 minutes from my house. I got out of the car, stepped up on the sidewalk and the next thing I know I was going down hard. I tried to right myself but it happened so fast I couldn't catch my balance. I twisted and slammed down full force on the cement on my right knee. I scraped both of my hands and slammed my left hand as I put that out straight to keep my head elevated and break the fall. I laid on the sidewalk and could not get up. DH didn't notice at first and almost drove away. Then someone noticed and came running by me which caught his attention. I was stunned and embarrased (always feel like the old cow took a tumble ) but I truly felt I could not stand up. The knee was hurting like crazy. I had scraped my knee badly but did not rip my pants if you can figure that one out. We had gotten hollered at before for not following procedure if someone gets injured so I just sat on the sidewalk. The security guard did not know what to do. I am not from that building so I don't know anyone. He said to call HR - I didn't know who HR was nor did I have the number of our HR person with me as I was not planning on having an accident that day. He also told me to call 911 for an ambulance. Me call? Does it look like I am ready to take charge here? Neither DH or I knew how to call 911 from our cell phone - is it just 911???? Finally someone got the HR person who started asking me questions. They wanted to know if there was a witness. There was one service guy in a big truck who was mad that we were blocking the area but he drove away. There were 2 girls who come to water the plants but they were not facing me when I fell. I said to the guard - don't you have a security camera as this was right at the front entrance? He went and looked but the camera does a wide sweep so it did not catch my fall. Some security, huh? Another reason not to be at ANY of the office buildings after dark. I finally told DH to go into the lobby, use the guest phone and call 911 for an ambulance. My leg hurt like it did when I fell at work a long time ago and tore the tendon and broke my leg. Still the questions continued. I almost felt like they were acusing me of faking it Finally I pulled up my pants leg, showed them the growing bruise on my shin and the scraped leg and said - I REALLY DID get hurt. I wanted to say that maybe because I was white I was just supposed to dust myself off and limp in and go back to work but I bit my tongue. It took forever before a big old firetruck showed up. (Mel you would have been proud). Since I fell in the city limits I had to wait for the Memphis fire department to show up. The firemen were very very nice although one guy had a real hard time taking the report - I guess my accent is so bad that I had to keep repeating myself They took vitals and finally the ambulance came. I thought to myself - thank God I am not bleeding or having a heart attack! The ambulance driver was also very nice but the EMT who was young was a jerk and a half. I was ready to pop him one. Very rude. He seemed to act as if I was wasting their time. They could not take me to the hospital I wanted but instead took me to a nearby one. The nurses there were very good. I got an xray - nothing broken on my hand or leg - just soft tissue injuries. I was also given a tetanus shot. I was given a knee immobilizer which truly immobilizes you - especially when you are short! I didn't quite know how to get up into the truck What an ordeal! The immobilzer kept sliding down my leg and digging into my ankle very painfully. So I took that off and spent a good part of Thursday night and Friday in a recliner with an ice pack. I am doing ok. Was hurting much more yesterday than Thursday but I will be ok. They called my boss who was in the doctor's office herself at the time - not so sure she was happy about that. I'm sure they all just think I am old and fat and feeble.

So that's why I have been away. While I have been typing this, DH is out in the garage trying to fix the door. He has asked for my help several times so I'd better get off the computer and go stand at the ready.

Forgive my lack of personals. Will try and get on this evening to catch up. Have a good weekend chicks.