Hello Ladies!

I am soooo tired, but back to work tonight. It was a tough weekend and I really don't want to move again for quite awhile. Hubby and me emptied out the storage unit Thursday night. Woke up at 9:00 am on Friday. Loaded/packed the U-Haul all day long. There were only two people that showed up to help us. Nice, huh? Needless to say, I was working my butt off with all the stairs, etc. Did two trips on Saturday and the last load on Sunday. Cleaned the old apartment and turned in the keys on Sunday. We went to the State Fair up here yesterday to see the Freddy Fender concert. Don't laugh! My hubby is a hick and loved Freddy. It was an excellent concert. He did a lot of blues and tex-Mex music also. He sang for two hours. It was a nice break.

We are due to close tomorrow morning. Funny, they poked along with building it and getting us in there, but man, they want their money quickly! We put our payment out only thirty days from now so we saved a lot of money in interest and closing costs. Looks like we are only needing to come up with $700 instead of $2100. Nice news, huh? Now we should be able to get the basement done quickly before my family comes up here for Christmas.

Hippy: Yes, I intend on going to Costco this weekend and stocking up on veggies and fruit and tuna. Need to get out of the 'faster' food concept and get back into cooking. I just need to find my stuff to cook with!! I'm glad you had some pizza for us, but I ate my own share this last weekend!

Jolly: Did you end up watching that Twin Towers movie? I bought it this weekend and was very disappointed with it. I think I was more confused after it was over than I was when it started. I loved the first one. This one just didn't follow what I remember of the Gollum character. Oh well, maybe I should watch it again once I'm not so tired.

Raven: Okay, so now you have a place to come visit when you are here. I am hoping to have it pretty much all unpacked by the time you get here. I have two friends coming over this weekend to help also. I think your dad's situation is really stressing you, but you don't know it. It's a tough situation and I think it really is going to hit you hard once you get up here and see him. It was that way with my and my gramps in high school. It was tough. At least you will have a place to get away from the family if you need it.

Okay, back to work. Oh, did I mention that in the midst of all this moving I got a horrible cold??? Yeah, nice, huh???

Chach

Good morning. Chachee, glad to hear from you. Moving can be so stressful. I am glad you are finally in your new home though. Hurray. Yes, I watched the Two Towers. I saw it three times in the theater though. I was actually very pleased with how they did Gollum. It stayed very true to the book, to my mind. I was less pleased with what they did to Faramir's character, and the whole battle scene where Aragorn goes off the cliff - that never even happened. Ah well. I have great hopes for Return of the King. Geek that I am, I am taking off of work to go see it at midnight when it opens.

Hippee, I hear you on the alchohol thing. With the horse shows, mood swings, and parties lately, I have been imbibing more than usual. It has shown up on the scales too. Yikes!

Raven, Tracy, Janiq, Java, Holli, Msmomm - where you at, ladies? I want to hear from all of you.

I will probably be out of touch until Tuesday. I am off of work after today, and off to the show. Hope to hear from all of you then.

Hello Ladies *says with a Kleenex to her nose* I am battling a major head cold, so bear with me.

THE BATTLE IS OVER! We have closed on the house and officially own it as of midnight tonight. We signed this morning and were very happy to have it be significantly less to close. Our first payment is due October 1, but we saved so much on the interest! I don't think I have ever written my name so many times. The "Title" lady was fun and made it not so boring. Our realtor was there and gave us a gift card to Barnes and Noble and a very nice card. Still waiting for the rain gutters and the hose fixed on the dishwasher and my special order to be delivered, but it's all good right now. I'm a homeowner and it feels so good to say that.

I was going to buy my congrats gift today, but couldn't find it. I want a Gamecube but Costco didn't have it in stock and I didn't feel like driving to the other side of town to Toys R Us, so I'll wait until this weekend.

So much stress is leaving my body that I am feeling exhausted. I am thinking that this evening I will be getting the best sleep that I have had since May. Let's hope so, because girls, I need to sleep. These health problems should go away soon also, because I think my muscles are loosening up! We shall see.

Jolly: Be sure to wear those amythests! I had my 1 carat amythest earrings on this weekend. No headaches! Glad you liked the movie, so I am going to need to watch it again. I loved the first movie.

I am still without television until the 19th. Dish Network dude is coming over on that day to install. Wahoo! Computer at home is going into the shop tomorrow to get fixed. We just needed to wait until we closed so we knew we would have the money. We are going to call the carpet guys this week and have the basement flooring scheduled for the end of this month.

Okay, I will finish up work and then teeter home.

Chach

Will post more from work (which has been kicking my butt lately, hence my absence), but just wanted to drop a quick note in here and let ya'll know I'm alive - if not exactly OP. *sigh*

Chachee ... Many, many, MANY congratulations to you!!!

Jolly - Too late for you to see this, but I said it in e-mail - GOOD LUCK AT THE SHOW!!!!

Sharla - Sounds like you had one heck of a weekend!! Recovery can be ... well .. a pain. Hang in there!

Tracy - Where are you???

Debbie? Jan? MsMomm? Java?

Ok, off to get girl to stable to work and me to work as well. *yawn*

Good Morning!

Raven, I think the recovery is worse than the weight gain! Recovering from the headache is more of a pain than trying to lose the weight again! Sometimes I think I'm getting to old to "party" Then I think NAH!!!

Chachee, Congrats on now owning your new home!

Where is everyone??

Have a great day Ladies!

Hello Ladies!

I'm so sick! My head cold has turned into a major chest flu bug. Can't stand in the way of being up and around, though. I had to go grocery shopping because we were out of food. (Well, not really, but getting close!) I went to the Commissary and spent $230. Freezer and pantry are stocked. I need to go to Costco to get some fruit and veggies, but other than that we are stocked up.

I did get a good night's sleep, though, last night. I feel the stress slowly leaving my body. The plumber came and fixed the dishwasher drain hose and now I don't have to hand wash everything!

Raven: Did you get to play with the horsies at all, or just drop off your daughter? End of September is quickly coming upon us! I can't wait!

Hippy: I'm so sorry you have to recovery from the drinking. I've never had a hangover or had any consequences physically from drinking. *says waiting to get smacked upside the head from everyone* Hope you are feeling better.

WHERE IS EVERYONE AT????

Talk to you later!

Chach

What a great day! I have recovered from drinking too much wine and have lost the pounds it put on me!! I'm ready to move on!

I use to not have hangovers...man, they are painful!!!!! Maybe for me they came with age!!!

Chachee, Sorry you are feeling bad. No hand washing dishes?! I want a dishwasher!!!!! I wonder if I sit on the hubbys lap and play like he's Santa if he will get me one?!

Hope everyone is doing well!

Howdyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!

I know..been a long time...since i rocked and roll!!

How is everyone??

Raven i loved chatting with you the other night..been thinking of you and your ex...may God be with all of you!!

Hippy i had a glass of watered wine yesterday day and i still got a heache..oh mna..about 6 months ago i fdrank a wee bit too much..had a thee day ahnover..that I can STILL feel..i am so wiht ya girl

chachee??i hope you feel better??are you in your new home??If so tell me how it is!!

Jolly mised ya girt..how was the show>>

Holli where are youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu??How is everything going??

mondya i start my realestate courses..will be subbing gfor tow different places next week and my afternoon job everyday..ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

so..um....might be a wee bit...my oldest child turns 8 on sat..wow...8 years ago on Tuesday my life..changed..well for the most incredible reason..my son....

Take care!!

*stumbling in*

Ok .. well .. what a week. Tracy, you got dumped on the other day when I saw you online, and I so appreciate you listening.

Let's see. Nickie's best friend tested negative for uterine cancer. That was a biggie after two weeks (give or take a day or two) of waiting and praying. Apparently they think it's hormonal now, and are going to try to shrink the size of the benign tumors over the next year or so with hormone treatments. Nickie is over the moon happy relieved about this. This, of course, is a big relief for me, as well.

My ex's sister committed suicide two days ago. She was a couple years younger than I am, and had three kids. Her twins are the same age as my son. Their father is an out of work drunk. This situation hurt me so much, for those children. The ex's parents are probably the best alternative *IF* scumbag doesn't fight for custody, though why he would escapes me. The ex is handling it ok, at least he was when he talked to me on the phone. It's not like she hadn't tried it before. I know there's nothing I can do, and maybe that's why it's bothering me so much. So sad.

I took my horse in to the vet this morning to have his teeth done, and it went exceptionally well. I was really, really proud of his behavior. We also had the Coggins test done. This is a test for something lovely called Equine Infectious Anemia. It's fatal, and transmissible by flies and skeeters. Delana was SUPPOSED to have had him tested before he was even brought onto the property. Did she? No. He isn't sick, but there remains a slim chance that he could be an asymptomatic carrier. I doubt that he is, but it is one of those stupid little worries that won't go away till the test results come back. If he's positive, he will have to be put down. It won't be positive.

I am doing fine, really .. if it weren't for my horse, I'd be insane I think. Nickie and I spent 4 hours walking ponies in a circle last night - it was a cancer research fund raiser. My feet HURT today. I just can NOT get focused on regular exercise and eating right.

Chachee - I hope you are feeling better!! My BF has had a bad cold for about 3 days now .. though I think it might be flu, since it's not clearing up, and he does have a fever. I'm hoping like crazy I don't get it! How is the house coming along?? When do you get your poopy!? I haven't been riding for a while - I was having trouble with Arashi accepting the bit, and since his teeth were so bad I didn't want to push the issue in case that was the reason he was being so stubborn. Now that his teeth are taken care of, I'll give them a few days to desensitize and then we'll start working on the bit again. But I've been out there nearly every night/day taking care of him, grooming and feeding and all that stuff.

Tracy - I know you are so BUSY, dear! I know what you mean about the kids growing so fast .. my son is 11 and all of the sudden I am starting to see hints of impending adolescence. I love it, but I hate it. I want him to be my baby. But I love watching him grow. I hope your boy has a delightful birthday!!

Sharla - I am such a cheap drunk now!! When I was young I could drink all night, then shower and go to work the next morning, you know? Now, one or two glasses of wine and I'm giggling like an idiot.

Jolly - I know you can't see this till Monday, but .. I hope you did well at the show!!

I think tonight is a great night for one of those salads from Chili's!

Happy weekend, everyone!

Good morning!

Hangovers....they hurt! I havent drank since last weekend and it will be awhile before I'm brave enough to do it again!! Raven I'm the same way, I use to party all the time, sleep for a couple of hours and get up and be on my way! Not anymore!!!! I can't even stand the smell of whiskey anymore. I drink wine or vodka.

I am glad your friends friend is not facing cancer, that would be awful. My Grandmother had 2 lung cancer surgeries and so far is a cancer survivor but it sure is scarry. My heart goes out to those children....how sad.

Tracy, I missed your cheerfulness!!

Jolly, hope all is well with you!

Have a great day!!

Morning all!

Raven..so wonderful about the friend not having cancer. That really made my day..just the..well anyway..thank you for telling us the good news. I am so sorry abut your sister in law..i still think of her kids..and cry..the father not around and them losing their mom..I know your ex is hurting..and I know you are...It is just so tragic..and i agree..there is not a lot you can do..but maybe send the kids cards and call them..maybe reach out to them. A divorce never changes the way you feel about kids..right..Sigh..so dad..so so sad....


Hippppppppppppppppppyyyyyyyyyyy..bet you are so glad that hangover is over..lol like i aid it has been over 6 months since i have braved more than one..lol I used to be able to party all night and go to work..too..lol..oo my head is feeling it in sympathy now..lol You are so sweet to say you missed my cheer..but ask my hubby about my mood latley ahhhhhhhhhhh

No subbing calls this am..yeah..but my first class is tonight and my um ...tummy had me on the toliet all last night..i am petrified..

prya for me at 6:00!1

luv ya all!!

Good morning!

It's chilly here this morning! BRRRRR.....I must drink more coffee to warm up! Makes me think it won't be long and it will be time for the holidays!!

I have decided it's high time to start doing some type of exercise. I think it will be walking daily. Sure can't sit on my butt and expect great results!

I'm going to babysit today. My friend has a 7 week old. She is so tiny and sweet and loves to cuddle.....for a minute I thought I wanted another one!!! Only for a minute! A newborn and a teenager, what was I thinking!? Anyway, I'm excited about keeping her. Been a long time since I have had one that age in my house!

Tracy, my hubby hates my mood when I PMS!!!! He says he's going to go stay with his mom for a week and I always tell him I will help him pack a bag!!!LOL I guess for me it came with age! It use to not bother me but now sometimes I can't stand myself!!! I know I have years left but....COME ON MENOPAUSE!!!!!! Other than PMS I'm usually in a pretty good mood!!

Hope you all have a great day!

Good morning! This morning I woke up feeling like I'd been in a waking dream for the last couple weeks. I think buying those tickets to AK just tweaked my poor little psyche more than it could deal with, and of course, it retreated into food.

It never ceases to amaze me how totally old, achy and decrepit I feel when I'm eating junk, not drinking enough water, and not working out. Today I'm back OP, drinking my water, and I'm planning my next workout. I brought my healthy choice lunches, my carrots, my oatmeal, and my yogurt. I knew I'd get back to this, I just was beginning to worry about when!

Happy Monday!

Raven.... great job on getting back on track! I'm down another pound so I'm fired up!!!! Today I begin my walking plan. I feel great about this so there's NOOOOOOOOOOOOO stopping me!

Hello to everyone else and have a great day!!

Congrats on the loss, Sharla!! Do you walk outside or in? Have you ever tried the Walk Away the Pounds tapes? I actually kind of enjoy them.

I'm faced with losing the weight I put on over the last couple weeks of being totally off plan. I put on 3 pounds, which is frustrating, but not devastating.

Last night was wonderful with the horses - I finally got Arashi to take a bit, though it might have been more by accident than intention on his part. One day at a time. Nickie rode again, and is SO happy Shadow is sound. And again by accident, she ended up jumping her. Granted, it was a small jump, but she took Shadow at a trot towards one of the low obstacles, and expected her to just trot over it, but Shadow gathered and made a lovely little jump right over it. Not a hop, a real little jump. My daughter was SO surprised! But proud, too. Of her horse, and of herself. Machine is cruising right along, and has already started to nail the posting trot. Second lesson, and he's already posting. *shakes head* I moved Arashi into a trot a few times, but I'm still feeling nervous and bouncy and not secure in my seat. I'll get there.

Then when I got home, the BF started a *ahem* "discussion" on the fact that I'm "never home," and he "never sees me" anymore. *headache face* Great, I've only dreamed of owning a horse for 40+ years and now my BF gets pissy when my dream comes true. I wish he'd have some patience and let the novelty run its course. I mean, not that I'll lose my passion for my horse, but the obsessive part will die down. I can't help but think that if this were a new majorly cool online RPG he were playing, he wouldn't think twice about the time he spent on it. *scowl*

ANYway... stayed OP yesterday, didn't drink quite enough water, but it wasn't bad. Today, still OP and planning to work out tomorrow morning, even if it's just a small one. Not sure whether it will be cardio, pilates, or weights. Flip a coin??

How is everyone doing!?!?