How terrible that this site had to have such a major crash - am glad I was still able to locate it.

Anyway am here and doing well as can be expected.
Am on day 7 of my food plan that goes till Jan 14 - it consists of no bread or potatoes.

Must say I really thought I would be having major withdrawals because of not potatoes especially when the rest of the family are eating them -- but I'm not. So hopefully I am over the hump of that problem. Still feel like I could do with some bread, but the craving it not at all like it was before.

My total miles walked todate is 692. It is too cold at present even to walk at our rec plex as it is minus 34 the last few days and even inside at the rink it is to cold when it gets that low. So have to wait a few more days before I can continue walking there.

But am getting the treadmill going and am planning on getting 5 to 10 miles on it within the next 7 days.

Have lost 2 pounds since January 1 so am on the right track - finally. Am looking forward to seeing what the results will show after 14 days of making these changes. If nothing else I am feeling better.

Hello I am here! Sorry I have been feeling bad and my computer is not well either! We are looking into a new one. I will have to catch up with everyone. Happy 8 years Gary and Angie I need to get with Angie to get another book! I really did well while I was using it. Sunny D I Have tried to load pictures but I think there is something wrong with my computer and it doesnt work. Sprout I am so glad you and Angie are doing well you are my Hero's. Sue what a trip! I knew someone who went on the Alaska trip and had a blast! Well I got to get caught up! I pray everyone else is doing well!
Sami

HI GALS-

Gotta be quick again--THANK-YOU for all the birthday and anniversary wishes. Angie and I were going to do to dinner tonight on a gift certificate from the kids but I had to come home from work early-- seem to have a touch of a stomach virus-- been sitting down all day if you know what I mean Anyway I am feeling better but she thought since she was tired at "her new age" another day would be better. She still got up and was exercising at 5am.

I am sorry to hear SAMI isn't feeling well. HI Angel and SunnyD- glad to have you both back and prettying up the site. SUE- what good news on your pastor-- keep up the x-tra work for that trip-- remember I AM COMING TOO SPROUT- great job on the walking-- treadmill the best you can when the weather isn't pretty. JUDY, MICHELE,WILMA and the new gals-- hope to hear from you all soon.

Prayers-- off to my throne

Hello a much better day today! One of the bad things with with illness is I am always so tired and when things flare up I can't sleep even with sleeping pills. So I got a good 7 hrs last night and I feel great. Then hardest part is that my job is demanding and I am counted on for a lot Yesterday I found a mistake that could have really hurt another team members befits If I didn't catch it. Thank God I did because it is hard to fix when gone on too long. (It was someone above me fault but I feel I should have followed up on them and I let it slip my mind) I really love my job and I take a lot of pride in my work. And I want this year to be better I want to over come this illness I am making an app. with my speicalist and putting my foot down HELP me or send me somewhere to be helped! Sorry to vent but with going on a month now on heavy meds it zaps me.

Well I got to go EZ I hope you are feeling better I know it is no fun to spend time sitting around (LOL) I need to get some of Angies engery.

Sprout I am so glad things are going well for you.

Sue so glad your pastor is doing well. We will keep him in prayer that it doesn't come back while he is off treatment.

Angellover-I know this weather is tough. I am praying that you get through this winter with little pain.

SunnyD-You are doing great you are now my hero also!!!! I am so glad that curves is doing well for you.

Wilma-I hope your computer didn't get hit also. We are looking to buy another one and I called Dell I must have gotten the worse salesman or he didn't need my money! So we are going to gateway does anyone have any good advice?

Will post later!
Sami

Sami, I don't deserve your praise... I never went to 'Curves' yesterday as I said I would. I ended up spending the day right here at my computer in my jammies. Checking things out and upgrading my AntiVirus (not taking any chances!) and doing allot of reading.

I finally began the day right today and went to 'Curves' this morning... I never went yesterday and boy-o-boy did I feel it! I felt so blah all day. I bet it has been three 1/2 weeks since I last went. It was so nice to feel welcomed when I walked in this morning... so many welcomed me back. Now I feel good about getting out to do my workout and have the day to look forward to. My nephew is coming by at around 1:00 to pick up an old cp tower (he's building a computer for someone). And he's going to see what upgrades I should load onto my cp.

It is so good to see you all again! I missed you so much!!! I am with you Gary, I hope to see Michele, Judy, Wilma, Lanee & Michelle back soon! I did write to Michele and she is well and said she'll be back soon.

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SAMI, I am so glad to see you back and feeling better today... it is wonderful what a good night's sleep will do for a body, huh. I think it's great that you found that mistake! Just think of how much good you do and no one really see's but you have done something so good! God will Bless you for it! He always knows what you do behind closed doors. Keep up the great job! But always remember to take good care of yourself, so you are always able to give your best. I say that for me too I tend to take better care of those around me then I do myself. Good for you!!!! Make that call to the specialist... keep us informed, okay. And if you didn't vent here --- where would you vent?!? I am so glad to have a place like this & you all to vent to. Cuz I know you all will be truthful with me as well as encouraging and supportive.

Oh, as far as the cp shopping goes ~ I have HP and love it (got it at the Micro Ctr here), but my mother and brother both have Gateway and they too love the cp & company. My mother has had some problems, but they have been quick to repair or replace for them. They have had no complaints about the company and they are always so nice, my mom told me. Just to let you know... "Luck" with your shopping.

GARY, I sure do hope that you feel better real soon! You can always go out later to celebrate. Where were you both going for dinner (had you gone)?

Thanks for the welcome back... I really did miss posting & seeing your posts. Hope you come back more often then before the holidays... I missed you both! ANGIE, You are such a trooper! I admire your discipline in your workouts and hope to meet up to you one day.

Hi ANGEL, So good to see you again here. Thanks for replying to my PM so quickly... I really needed to chat with someone because I felt frazzled about the forum crash. I was so looking forward to coming back and then there wasn't anything to come back to so it was nice to have you to chat with about it all. Thanks so much!

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Well, I really must go get a bit to eat and get changed.
I will be checking back later.


Blessings for you ~All~...
SunnyD

Hello on the VERY COLD day! Hope all are doing well. Glad some have found their way home. Maybe the others will be here soon.

Sami...thanks. Yes, the weather bothers me a lot. I'll be glad when summer is here. I'll make it, though. When it's rough, I'll just cope the best I can.
I'm glad you're better today. I hope you do get to the point of your illness, soon. I know how frustrating it can be. I can handle things better, even if it's bad, if the drs can tell me exactly what's going on, & what to expect. Lots of luck. I'll be praying for you.

SunnyD...don't be so hard on yourself about Curves. It's hard to get into a routine, after slacking off for a little while. You'll be back to your routine & doing great. How's your eye? When are you suppose to find out something about it? I remember everything you said, except that part. I have been praying for you.

Gary...hope that stomach virus is better soon.

Everyone take care. We sure miss all those who haven't returned, yet. Still praying for 3ftcks!

Mitchy- Sorry to hear about your P.C. Hopefully you'll figure out whats wrong there. Hope your soon feeling better, and I pray all goes well with your talk at church.
Sprout- Congrats down 2 lbs good girl, awesome job with all that walking.
Sunny- thanks for keeping us all in line, and for all your e-mails they brighten the day. Hope your soon feeling better as well.
Sami- you too! girl friend stick to your guns and hopefully you'll find out what the answer is. Pray your soon feeling better
Gary/Angie- happy anniversary, and happy b-day angie. Gary your sick too! Hope your soon feeling better, I am making room int he suitcase for ya! Too bad ya missed a good dinner, what a bummer.
Angel-lover- thanks for all your e-mails too! I am with you, I want summer back. Hope your feeling better I am the only healthy one here, I am rarely sick. Well gotta run! Last night I lead the youth singing because the lady theat usually does it, wasn't feeling well. That was interesting to say the least. Could have used your help sunny. Catch ya all later, hope your all soon feeling frisky again! See ya

Hello I hope everyone is doing well today. My DH has been PC shopping and came home with a wish list and let me tell you his wish list is $$$$$$$$$ I am sure going to make sure he doesn't get set free!!!! He did come back with a more reasonable list that he would be willing to SETTLE with. LOL I am feeling a little better today. and I have worked hard around the house. We have been having problems with our drains I thought I had to call a plummer to come out during the day (I have never had to call a plummer) so I called tonight to get them to come Friday and they came right out got the problem fixed now I have all the backed up laundry! I am going to take some to the laundry mat friday. So pray for my back.

Michele-My pc was acting like that at first you may be hit by a virus. Mine was blinking off then we got that to stop and now we have had to by pass our opening screen to stay online. I pray that it isn't a virus. And I hope you are feeling better Friday.

Sunny- Us girls here call them PJ days. We like it when we can stay in our PJ's all days.

Wilma-I hope you are out there and not feeling bad.

Ez-I hope you are doing well today.

Angel lover- How is your Job going? I am going to call Friday to make an app. I feeling like I might have a kidney infection so I have cut my Diet cokes down and do feel a little better. I hope your cold weather passes soon.

Well got to run! I hope to see you soon.
Sami

Just a quick note to let you know that I'm back. I had changed my password and lost the one I had before the crash so I had to request a new one. I'm on my way to drop DS off at his bus stop and then it's off to Curves.

Talk more later. Have a wonderful day!