I don't have a clue what number we were on, but I am glad the site is back up.

Well I talked to the people with the drug study and found out it has been posponed until the end of the month.

Ia feeling really bad tonight. I told Alvin I was glad that I knew nothing was wrong with my heart cause I felt just like I did the night I made him take me to the hospital. Hopefully I'll feel better soon.

BARB--it doesn't matter what number we were on as long as we all find our way back here. I remember that we were on #70 but it will be nice to start over on #1 again. Sorry to hear that your study has been postponed. I know you're anxious to get started.


We left home on Tues the 6th and are now in the St Louis area. We found a charming small town in IA for our 1st nite's stay. We ate in a cafe in town that rivals any that Hollywood has created. It was SO middle America that I felt that I was on a movie set. It was just TOO cute. Last nite we stayed in Hannibal and this am we toured several Sam Clemmons/Mark Twain buildings and museums. Hannibal is a lovely old town with landmarks that can be found in Twain's books. Tomorrow it's on to KY and TN and then we'll arrive in AL on Sat when our rental term begins.

Hope to see all the rest of the gang posting soon.

I'm here.....not feeling so good today, have beern doing the treadmill and ran up and down the stairs putting some Christmas stuff away (left my snowmen out so more to put away later) and now my hips and back hurt! I want to be normal and do things without pain!


DH had to run his mom to the hospital, seems she had a mild stoke, (TIA)her blood pressure was over 200 and they couldn't figure out why(her meds were working good). When he called me I asked if they new what caused the high BP and could it be the cough medicine she was on. They thought I was dumb for asking and when they questioned her again she told them she had taken an OTC drug (robitussion)and they said that would do it, that had raised her BP. She of course blammed the Pharmacist...She just asked him what was a good OTC to take and didn't have him check her meds to see if she could even take it) hey you gotta ask questions and look out for yourself and she knows better (is always reading medical stuff and telling everyone else what to do!) She is back to normal right now.....the old bat! ( can you tell I think she is a pushy know it all) but DH has to take off work to go check on her and then get her settled in at home when she is released. She is a hypochondriac too, plus she has Fibro, that is her main problem she thinks that Fibro could not cause all her pain and keeps running to doc after doc to find out if she is dying! Then she will not accept what they tell her. She is so stubborn....Makes me really mad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now she will really be demading attention............just like DH's dad!

Hi,
I missed posting these past few days. Glad things are up and running again.

It's awfully cold here. This morning it's -8 deg. and that's not counting the windchill factor. Farther north it's -36 deg. We're supposed to "warm" up to the single nos., but they aren't supposed to get above zero at all today.

Barb, sorry that your study has been postponed until the end of the month. Hope you're feeling better soon. Glad that you started another thread.

Siwa, that's good news you've started to head to AL where it's warmer. Your stay in Missouri sounds nice. Friends of our's have traveled to St. Louis where friends of their's live. They went to Hannibal and absolutely loved it. Stay safe the rest of your trip.

Candice, sorry that you're hurting from all the trips up and down stairs. The weather probably has something to do with it too.

Have a great day.
Alice

I guess the forum is going to be closed for awhile again! Had to stop the treadmill for few days, hips still hurting. Tryin gto get this eating back under control!!!!!! Only had 3 cookies today (6pts)

lost long post--testing to see what happens this time

We've arrived at our condo. Tonite is our 3rd nite and we just got internet this afternoon. I'm happy with the place. Wr're on the 10th floor and I love to see the pelicans fly by in the afternoons. We've walked on the beach and also plan to use the exercise room and the in and outdoor pools. It's cooler than normal just as it is in the entire US. Today it was in the 60's and quite nice. We breakfasted on our balcony. When I look out the window I see white but it's the sand on the beach and NOT snow!! We've had shrimp 2ce already and it will be a staple for weeks to come. I can tell that I'm going to enjoy this winter.

ALICE--I've seen the temps in your area and I've been feeling sorry for you--unless you like the cold and snow as some do, including DS and my mom. I didn't inherit that gene from her. I like summer and fall--50's-70's for temps.

CANDICE--I don't understand why you need to use the treadmill AND go up and down the stairs putting stuff away. Aren't the stairs enuf exercise?

Hope all is well with Ann, Kate and Barb.

We're supposed to get back into the deep freeze by tomorrow morning. They've been saying all day that with the windchill it'll seem like -30 to -50 deg. What happened to global warming?

Siwa, glad that you've arrived at your condo safely. Walks on the beach sound heavenly. I'm with you in re: to temps. I really dislike the cold and snow, and more so as I get older. BBQ'd shrimp is one of my favorite foods. Hope you get your fill! In FL I love watching pelicans and sometimes they can be so comical. Enjoy your stay at the condo.

Hi Candice, Barb, Kate, Ann, hope you're all having a good week.

Alice

Hi everyone: Thanks barb for starting us up. I kept looking after the crash to even find an old thread - no luck- so just stopped looking in for a while.

We have been having cold temps here too. No freezing, but cool nights in the 40s, but the days warm up nice ly.

Barb: Sorry about the change in plans, but the month is going by quickly. that is the trouble the days just seem to fly by. My computer was acting up, and so I went to our tech support. He talked me through a whole lot of stuff, but now, I can't sign into my MSN mail box, or get my msn IM. If it doesn't work soon, I'm going to have to call again, and I always feel like I am at their mercy, since I am really a computer dummy.

Candice: Sorry about your MIL. It makes things tough when she is so demanding. Probably she has too much time by herself to just think about stuff. Watch out for those cookies.:

Siwa: Your condo sounds very nice. I love Florida shrimp too. You have to be in the area for oysters too, if you like them. Enjoy the sunshine. I no longer am a winter person. I had enough snow and ice and cold to last me for a long long time.

Alice: You are having your share of cold weather. Do you have a lot of snow? Are you working with Dr. Phil, or the south Beach program now. When will you be coming to Fl. for your winter vacation?

What has happened to Kate? and Bernice?

Next Sunday, the 18th, we are going on a weeks cruise to the Western Carribean. Really looking forward to that. I'll have to be careful in the food department.

I'll be back before we leave. Ann

It's 15 below this morning but with the windchill it seems like 30 below. Saw the local weather this morning, and ontop of Mt. Washington the temp was 45 below, with a windchill of 95 below. Now, that is cold. BRRRRR!

Ann, I envy you your cruise next week and your balmy temps. It doesn't look like we'll be heading south anytime soon. Passing papers on the cottage has been postponed until March because of a delay with the surveyor. If all goes well, after we get our income taxes squared away, we're thinking about a FL trip just before Easter, arriving Easter Sunday, as my IL's will be there until the middle of May. We really don't have that much snow. This cold air is keeping the storms to the south of us. I suppose that's the only good thing about having these temps.

Hi Barb, Candice, Kate, Siwa hope all is well with you.

Alice

This warm winter living is just great--still enjoying every minute of it. We drove to Pensacola, FL, yesterdayand discovered that it's a lovely Victorian town. The downtown architecture is reminiscent of New Orleans and the historic district is filled with charming houses, some used for businesses and some for residences. We found a restaurant that deserves a try, a restaurant serving French country inspired food. There's an Ansel Adams exhibit there that we didn't find out about til we left so we'll return for that also. Didn;t do much of anything today and , you know, it felt good. Mostly sat around and read. Reading is my fav leisure interest and I've been looking forward to having nothing to do but read so it's been great.

ANN--I've heard that FL doesn't tax food. Is that correct?

ALICE--I love hearing your stories of cold cuz it makes me feel even better. I'm not missing such cold temps at home but I do know what those temps feel like. Home has been in the 30's--higher than norm for Jan.

YEAH!!!


It's finally over We now have keys to the new building, and are starting on the renovations this morning, and the checks in hand to buy the molds and equitment that we need to start manufacturing our own parts. It was such a long stressful four months. I think the final verdict is the "loan processor" that was assigned to us was new, and she didn't know what all was supposed to be done, so she made us do a lot of things that wasn't necessary (just in case it was needed) and didn't have us do things that was necessary until someone checked her work and found thing missing that we needed. Anyway it is over and we can now get on with our lives!

I am going this morning to have my BMI measured. The are doing it at the health club and they will put me in a tank underwater and weigh me. I'm not sure what I'm hoping to find, but it should be interesting.

SIWA You are in Alabama, correct? I'm glad you like your condo. How long are you going to be there?

Alice I can't imagine temps that cold. It is raining here, but it was in the 60's here yesterday. I've got to get busy and get my picture back up.

Ann I hope you enjoy your cruise, but that's something, I've never had any desire to do.

Candice Hope you get to having some good days soon, I know you never really feel good, but some days are better than others.

I've heard from Katey, and she just in a funky time and hasn't been posted, but I haven't heard from Bernice since before Christmas. She was leaving for Florida and said she'd get back to me when she was settled, but no word yet.

Hope everyone has a great weekend

Good morning,

It's still cold, but finally it's gotten above zero. If only the wind would stop. Our coldest night was Thurs. The weather observers on Mt. Washington were disappointed that the temp. was shy 2 deg. from breaking a 100 yr. record.

Siwa, My IL's winter in FL and my MIL also loves to hear about our cold temps. I e-mailed her the other day and she answered back that they were at the beach for 2 hrs. that day. Glad you enjoyed Pensacola.

Barb, congratulations that things have finalized. Now you can get down to business. How did your BMI go? I bet you're anxious to start this program. How often do you check in with them?

Candice, hope you've stopped hurting and are feeling better.

Hi everyone.

Enjoy your weekend.
Alice

Just a quick note. Tomorrow is our departure date, and I'm finishing up the packing. So I'll have to catch up when we get back.
Siwa: You aare right about the tax. When you go to Pensacola again, check out the Naval Air Museum. If you have any interest in planes, it is a great place to visit.
Alcie: I've been thinking about you and the cold. You'll enjoy your Fl vacation time this year.
Barb: Hope your BMI was okay. And glad that your business is finally ready to go. Now you'll have stress of a more productive type.
Candice: Hope you are feeling better.
Hi Kate and Bernice. I'll 'see' you in about a week. Ann

Another lazy day at the beach. Rained much of the day so we just stayed in and didn't feel at all guilty about it. I'm nearly zipping thru the books I brought so will prob have to buy more here. Pity cuz I have lots of unread books at home. My mom finally has booked both her and my dad's flight to visit us. Will be w/us for 18 days in Feb. There will only be 1 day in Feb when we will not have visitors.

BARB--Hooray for you! Now the fun begins. I've always wanted to do that underwater measurement of BMI. All the ways to figure it using ht and wt are just estimates and I'd like to know the real body fat even tho I probably wouldn't like the number. Yes, we're in Alabama--on the gulf in a rented 10th floor condo and loving it.

CANDICE--Cute new cookie jar! how fitting for you. That's about the only cookie jar I can keep my hands out of--a picture of one. That's why I don't make cookies much any more.

ALICE--Thanks again for your great "cold" story. Keep 'em coming all winter! LOL

Hope Ann has a wonderful cruise.