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da fat n da furious , 03-02-2004 12:50 AM
We have a beautiful atrium in our customer service center, all glass surrounding redwoods that are something like 35' or 40' tall --two of them came down in the storm, one crashing through a third floor window. It has been raining again today, but at least no wind. 
I understand about the long hours keeping you away -- we've had tons of mandatory overtime on my job. What do you do? When I would get discouraged on WW because I only lost 1/4 lb, I would just have to think, "well, that's one stick of butter gone." 
It's so frustrating when the scale doesn't seem to budge at all no matter what you do -- or even worse, when it budges in the WRONG direction 
But once you lose a pound or two, it can really psych you up again and get you motivated. And you know we'll be here to cheer you on! I've printed pics at WalMart from the memory stick of our digital cam, from CD's my husband burned of our pics, and even from a floppy. Don't use the Kodak picture maker, because you have to make whole sheets of the same pic and it's expensive (at least that's the one they have here). I use the Fuji machine, and can get individual prints for .29 each -- and can zoom, crop, rotate, change brightness, reduce redeye, or whatever before printing.
Kind of like walking with armweights on, isn't it? Good for you for staying on program, drinking your water, walking. You are definitely on the right track! How do you like the Dr. Phil book? I've heard about him, but haven't ever even seen him on TV. "Laugh In" and "Room 222"? Oh yes, I remember those. I remember "Love, American Style", and the "Flip Wilson Show", and "Smother's Brothers Comedy Hour" -- now how about those? I still love the Smother's Brothers 
It's been great to see you get so motivated, and stick to your plan. I think I told you I fixed brown rice for Tim as an experiment -- he seemed to like it ok, and even ate the leftover stir fry and rice for lunch. 
And didn't you recommend trying some variety of Uncle Ben's boxed rice? I love carrots -- they are just about my favorite veggie, and very good for you, too. 
How do you eat your PB for breakfast -- on crackers or toast or ??? I read your bio when I first started posting here, so I recognized your name when you came back. Did you meet your sweetheart online? I met mine on chat -- he came out here to California from Detroit, and on St. Patrick's Day we will be married 4 years. 
My hubby's job officially ended (all the tech support jobs outsourced to India and they closed his call center), so he's job searching too, and I feel for you... 
and I gotta hit the sack. 
I finish up my degree in May and then have a two year work obligation here in Vermont. After that I'm off to Nova Scotia. Thus far we really seem very compatible, and its rare I meet someone I would even think about dating, let alone marrying. In his case I've given serious thought to the possibility of a serious relationship, and if things go well when we are not long distance, I think he is the marrying type. *grin* I'll keep you all posted as things progress. BTW, Katiekat...I'm so glad to hear that you met your furture husband online and things worked out well. Its encouraging! 
And I've heard more and more about online loves being a wonderful thing!! Oh--and congrats on your inches lost!! You've got it going on!! Good luck with the house. Sounds like everyone here is making a move!! And as Cristi said.....post pictures!!....hey wait...we're still waiting for pictures of you lady!! Hasn't Brandon helped you yet??? Sit him down on the computer and have him guide you to posting pictures!! 
I teased Tim and called him my male mail order bride, but he doesn't seem to mind 
It cracks me up how they are sending all this work overseas, makes you wonder what is going to happen to this country if they keep doing that. Company DH works for is sending work over to Mexico and about 200 people are going to be out of jobs, or actually already are. They tried to stop it and the company took time to reconsider but a few months later everyone go the bad news. Of course the lay-offs in the aircraft industry were enormous anyway, after Sept. 11. I love that stuff though, and the mug is great. It says on the inside rim-The bonds we have are everlasting. On the back it says-As life's plan unfolds, I am gifted with the understanding of all you have been to my life. I love you. Aaaahhh, so sweet, and he bought it for me just because. 
That's cool your DD is going to the gym with you. My DD will walk with me and that's about it, which is fine. We spend quite a bit of time together shopping and doing other things. She isn't into scrapbooking but she loves to go to the scrapbook store. Aaaaaaaww, Anthony I wish you the best. As I told Katie above you can really learn a lot from corresponding. I love the Little Rock Zoo! It's not real big and hasn't changed much over the years-but I love it. It is one place I visit every time I am there.da fat n da furious , 03-02-2004 12:19 PM
James and I didn't even know we had any in our yard until a couple weeks ago. Nothing like a splash of color in a unkept yard!! 
and thought I would check back before I get off. I had to order a curtain from Penney's for the side window by the front door and send some ecards for Angel Babies. I can't believe it is March already. I never realized how many women had lost babies, whether they were stillborn, miscarried or otherwise till I lost one and started doing this volunteer work. It really is sad and breaks my heart to see so many ladies who go through this, I really have long lists every month. There are some ladies I see over and over again, and that is really sad, it's hard to see it. But I am glad that I can brighten their day even if it is just for a moment.
I need to get going AGAIN ladies, need to jump in the shower before meeting DH. Believe it or not I have taken a breather and gotten off for a few mintues-have to eat and potty ya know??!! Take care ladies and I will chat with ya later-hopefully! 
