Good morning and here's some coffee!

I survived the BBQ yesterday without any noticeable damage. There was every kind of carb imagineable but it was buffet style with a veggie tray so I managed. I didn't take my dogs as they had a big Bouvier who spent most of his time with his head on my lap!

And so it's Monday and we're off on another week's adventure. What's happening around your beach towel? Come and chat.

Morning Ruth, thanks for starting us up...Congrats on eating well at the BBQ. The dog must have sensed you were a doggie girl. Have a good day. I am drinking a big cup of tea hoping it will jump start me, I am so tired, which I am sure had to do with the drinks that I had yesterday. I can't seem to clear the fog from my head. Not much going on around my towel today. Other than DD has her driving exam she is a nervous wreak. She could possibly be driving all by herself today. Well must dash and try to wake myself up, god I even had a shower and that didn't help. Be back later I am sure.

good morning Ruth and little chick...

Ruth great going on the BBQ
little chick you seem awfully calm for someone who might have a teen driver today!

me: at work half a day as girl child has a dental appt at 1. it's hot and humid. OH WAIT Baltimore in July, i don't have to annouce the weather. My new site is taking off well but is taking a lot of my time. weight was 230.6 so it looks like 230 is here to stay. oh and anyone have a good crockpot recipe for venison roast?

Good morning fellow Chickies!

I'm glad you had a nice time at the BBQ yesterday, Ruth, and managed to stay OP to boot! Cute about that bouvier, he must have sensed that you are a dog lover. BTW, I'm off all week, come on down and let's go to the beach!

L.C., that big cup of tea was for you, did it chase the groggies away? I hate that foggy feeling in the morning, it seems forever to clear out. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your DD, that she passes her test. It's scary, though, to know they are out there on those roads by themselves. Caitlyn will be taking driving lessons when school starts again in Sept., and I'm going to be a nervous wreck knowing she's out there with all those maniacs on the road. We have to let them grow up and leave the nest sometime, though, don't we?

I was up early, and started paying bills and balancing the checkbook. Not a great way to start the day, but I feel good knowing all that's out of the way, and just how much I can spend this week. I have to run back to Home Depot to return a gallon of paint that we didn't need, and maybe go shopping. I Googled that coffee Toddy thing and decided I'd like one, so I'm going to comparison shop around, and while I'm at it I want to get a new Foreman grill, too. The teflon is starting to peel on my old one, plus I want to get the one that has the removeable grill plates to make it easier to clean. I'm in the shopping mood today, so it might be dangerous out there!

Hi all. Thank goodness it's about bedtime here because I have been a hormonal mess today. I almost cried in Korean class because I didn't understand what the teacher was explaining, the kids have been getting under my skin all day today, Tom came home early from saving the world so I didn't get in my full run (although I did get to run for a half hour), I have seen NO progress from keeping my calorie count at 1500 (even though I know since I just started my period I probably won't), and I'm as grumpy as a monkey with no one to throw poo at. I really need to lock myself in a dark room for the next couple days because no one deserves to deal with me. I'm a wreck!

Ruth, I'm super glad you had a nice time at your barbeque and that you stayed on plan. Veggie trays are my favorite barbeque treat because no one ever sneaks meat onto the veggie tray! You never can tell what's in a deviled egg or salad, but the veggie tray is always my friend! There was one at Tom's squadron's Fourth of July picnic and I kept getting "that's a healthy plate" comments!

LC, hope your daughter passes her driving exam! When I went to take mine, they wouldn't let me do the test in my parents' van because there was no emergency brake in the middle of the two front seats. We had to drive quickly to my grandfather's house and borrow his car, which I had never driven, let alone parallel parked, so I could take the test in that. Luckily, I passed. I think my sanity will go down the toilet when my kids start driving!

Nessa, I'm so excited about your weight staying at 230! Way to go!

Avery just woke up so I must go. Anyone have any good PMS remedies? I have been quite proud of myself for staying away from the goodies, although I did sprinkle a tablespoon of mini chocolate chips on my strawberries tonight. For 70 calories and 4 grams of fat, it was so worth it. Not an every day treat.

Off to soothe the babe.

Kara

Hi LINDA! We were simulposting so I missed your message. Have fun shopping today!

Kara

Morning, Nessa! My mother used to put her venison roast in the crockpot with some mushrooms, and dry onion soup mix. I wouldn't eat it, but it smelled good.

i was thinking of the KC masterpiece low carb bbq sauce some onions carrots and cook it long and slow...

venison is so lean it needs to be very slowly cooked and with ground we mix it with hamburger....

this will be my first roast.

Tom made a venison roast in the crockpot last year after a friend went hunting and gave him some meat. He did it with the onions and carrots I do believe. He was not impressed with the cut of meat, but it cooked nicely in the crockpot.

Kara

Good evening, Kara! I almost missed you as well! Sorry you had such a lousy day today. Maybe after a good night's sleep (are you listening, Avery?), you'll feel like yourself again in the morning. for hanging in there, despite it all!

Thanks for the hug!

I picked up Denise Austin's Tone Your Tummy Type book at the library today. Have any of you read it? I used to do her shows on Lifetime every morning for years! I think I burned as many calories laughing *at* her and her funny one-liners as I did doing the exercise.

Kara

Good morning ladies. It was a terrible weekend off plan. Afternoon tea was all bad carbs starting with mimosas. I did do better at dinner. I convinced my friend to do make your own salads and pizza (WW crust)and it was perfect. I made a few desserts I found ont he recipe boards that satisified everyone. I really don't feel too guilty for enoying a scone or 2.....

Yesterday we were back OP and ate all the meals and snacks we were supposed, though didn't drink as much water as I should. Even ran some laps in the pool also.

2 more days until vacation and I can't wait. I love New England in the summer time, especially the coastline.

I wish I had time to say a personal hello to everyone, but I am running late and must run. I hope everyone had a great day on the beach and I hope to check in later.

Cheers!

Sheila

And good night Kara......

Cottage I am on my second big cup of tea and the foggies just won't go away.

Nessa- I really want to throw up, about my dd driving, I can't drive with her in the car it makes me a nervous wreak. Of course she already wants to go for a drive alone tonight if she passes. I am trying to come up with a good excuse not to let her? Anyone have any.

Kara- Heres a big hug for you. Everyone so many months I get the same way a huge emotional wreak. Take care hon.

My scales are not budging either and it is depressing me, I have been doing so good, I didn't even have any dessert or potatoe salad yesterday, just my steak and veggies. Not sure why my scales are stuck. GRR.

Good Morning chicks,
Well, my Monday morning telecon has just been cancelled and that is a good way to start the week! Unfortunately, I have to get in that damn car and drive to Quantico for a meeting later this morning. I have had to commute at least 60 miles each way 5 of the last 6 days and my back is not happy about it. That's why I became a telecommuter! I'm really looking forward to not having to go in the rest of the week. And my SIL and niece who get the angel prize this week volunteered to take my husband's niece to DC again one day this week to see the monuments, which we never got to this past weekend. So one day I won't have to drive, and won't have to worry about entertaining. So it should be a good week! Also, I bought some sf caramel syrup at the store yesterday, so I plan to try that ricotta dessert recipe - caramel and peanut butter, yum, and play around with iced coffees. I will be very energetic! Tonight we're invited to go visit my friend and her kids and hang out at her pool. A low key night will be nice. And she said something about margaritas. I think I'll make tacos for the kids and taco salad for me! Next week - vacation!

Good morning Ruth, and thanks for the coffee. Want a shot of my syrup?
Nessa, I know nothing about cooking venison, but I'll offer some advice anyway. My mom used to do venison steaks on occasion and she would soak them in milk. I'm not sure but I think it was supposed to get rid of the gamey taste. Maybe it would work for a roast... Good luck!
Kara, I'm sorry you're in a funk. It does sound hormonal, but therefore it will pass quickly. Just whine in our direction and spare the family.
Oh, cottage, I love when I'm in those shopping moods and have things I know I need and some money to spend. I haven't had fun like that in a while. Please report in on your toddy. I'm going to google it, I have never heard of them.
Littlechick, for me the driving thing was the most stressful thing about the teen years. I knew DD would not be a good driver, so I didn't let her get her license until 17 1/2. And I was correct because there were several fender benders after that. She is pretty good now though, thank goodness. I hated those nights when she first started driving and I was waiting for her to get home. So glad they have a curfew for new drivers here.