Hi everyone. As usual I get the sun first here on the rolling green hills of England (well, the grime of Olde London anyway), so am starting off.

Hope you are better little chick. I hate the throw ups. You have little ones dont you? I suppose you cant avoid getting what they have.

And Lizzie and Deets, I am interested in your study classes. I have been following the sufi path for a while now, which is a sort of mystic path which takes teachings from all faiths, and is based on prayer and meditation and spiritual experience (and grounding it in the world rather than away in a monastry etc.....although if I could spend the rest of my life sitting in prayer on a mountainside I would be happy..... ). So I am always fascinated by delving in to that side of things.

Well, off I go to work this morning for an eleven o clock client. I will be back this afternoon. I still have this assignment to finish (start). I am doing the reading for it though, so I expect when I am ready to sit down and write it will probably come out whole (sorry if that made you a little queezy Little Chick).

Good morning to The Beach!

Well, it may be cold and snowy out there but my Spring officially starts this morning as I am off to work in Lorraine's Greenhouse at 8. I don't know why I call it work because it is a delightful way to spend a morning. Harry will be on his own with his Lifeline in place and I'm crossing my fingers that all will be well. It's over 6 months since his stroke and lots of things have improved so it should be fine.

Had a long chat with the vet yesterday about Hershey. She suspects the hairloss and weight gain may be a thyroid problem! We will do bloodwork tomorrow to confirm. I am hoping that's what it is because it would explain those stubborn pounds she is carrying! maybe I should get the vet to test me. Lucy is going in to be checked too as she is still not in heat. Maybe she wants to become a nun and is keeping her virginity? Who knows!

I'm off to check the posts and have a sturdy breakfast to get me through an active morning. Catch you all later!

Good morning, Chickadees--

Well, I upped my walk a little bit last night, to 2 1/2 miles. It must have paid off, b/c I stepped on the scale this morning and am down a pound. Despite having to put honey in my coffee yesterday am at work, b/c I ran out of Splenda. Yeesh, I'll never do THAT again.

I have my knitting group tonight. We meet at a French style bistro where there is waaay too much temptation in the way of pastries, etc... I've been eating supper at home to keep from caving in and so far, it's worked. I usually drink a cup of tea and have a slice of their yummy 7 grain bread with a little smidge of butter.

Other than that, not much else going on. I'll post the chicken recipe this evening for those of you who asked for it. Clovey, was it you who said tarragon reminded you of the way grade school pencils tasted? Your pencils must have been much better than ours! LOL!

My next concoction will be an adaptation of Chicken Marco Polo.

Well, gotta run. You all have a great day!

Cindy

Morning Chickies...thanks Clovey I am feeling much better this morning. I had a great sleep and feel like a whole new person. I am trying to stay OP but I am quite hungry today as I had next to nothing yesterday. Ruthie I am sure that Harry will be fine but I am sure you will still worry. Have fun at the greenhouse.
Good morning mamacita and to the rest of you chickies as you pop in. I must finish cleaning the house. You take one day off sick I swear 7 people moved into my house. I have more laundry and I need to disenfect the house to get rid of all the grems.

Good morning, girls!

Quickie... Little Chick... so glad you're feeling better.

Must get

Good Morning Ladies!
It's been a while since I checked in...and you should all feel thankful for that..I have been the most miserable of wretches to be around.
PMS combined with ex-weenie-husband, grumpy BF, cranky kids, boss from ****... and having to move out of my apartment by the end of this month (ex-weenie husband feels the kids should not be sharing a bedroom...so I am forced to get a bigger place....)you get the picture...I only let myself slump
into a carb binge once...well..all day..on Sunday..and then I cried all day yesterday, even at my desk at work....pathetic....simply pathetic.
I got on the scale today (figuring I couldn't feel any worse), but to my surprise, the cookies and ice cream and chips and chocolate (OMG!!!), didn't have an impact...there is a God...and I'm thinking she must be a woman! My tummy however, is letting me know I was bad...ooooo the pain!
Today I am feeling brighter and not so burdened, so I wanted to say hello & let you know that I'm still with ya & trying to stay OP despite life's little challenges.
My kitchen is packed into boxes, save for paper plates, utensils & a couple pots...guess we're dining out a bit for the nest few weeks!
My DBF (grumpy yet sweet) hired a mover for me so I wouldn't have to haul all our stuff in a u-haul (ugh!)...and is footing the bill for the new refreigerator I dearly need...and I promise to fill with only healthy, lo-carb foods! (Don't you LOVE a new fridge???? oh so clean & lovely!).
Well better get cracking...I have a meeting at 10am and can't seem to find the important papers I need for it......HELP!
Have a good day girls!
Jan
xoxox

Good Morning!

Jan, you hang in there, hon. I am sending you peaceful vibes to get you through these hard times..... Maybe we all should try meditation on a hillside with Clovey for a time. It actually sounds like something I could go for, Clovey. Um-m-m-m......Heavenly!

Mamacita, I would love the Chicken recipe, too. I love Tarragon. Can't wait for planting time so I can start my little Herb garden. I throw herbs into all my cooking! Gives it such wonderful flavors!

Ruth, has it been that long since Harry's stroke? Gosh, how time does fly. I know you'll worry about him, but this time will be so good for you. Have fun with your gardening! I envy you!

Little Chick......so happy you are feeling better today! I know it's hard to be ill with little ones counting on you. My DIL always says that one day down is all mommy's get. After that, you just have to get up and get on with it. Right?

Well, my day is lining up to be a busy one....but not my favorite! I have a dental appointment this morning for cleaning and exam, and this afternoon I have my annual physical. Can you think of a more boring kind of a day???? Ah, well....we all must go through it!

Hope everyone has a lovely day. Only good thoughts, OP foods, and happy times! Hugs to you!

Sharon

well we are all being pretty quiet today. Great to hear from you Jan, and sorry you have been feeling down. What a bore to have to move, I hope he is stumping up the extra cash for the bigger place. I so dont envy you having to deal with all that input from an ex. I know loads of people struggle with it, quite understandably. I mean, who wants to be told by a man you left behind for very good reasons, how to run your life??? Yuk. But then you do have to have conversations about the kids!! EEK! I could not do it. I like to sulk for years........

Ruth, maybe Lucy is indeed going to be a nundog! Or maybe she prefers girl dogs? Well, I hope all is ok. And that Hershey's portly waist can be treated. We had a very overweight cat for a while, and he had to go on every diet imaginable (but he just ate all the other cats' food), but then he suddenly lost two kilos in about two months because he got to be diabetic and have kidney failure So I was happier when he was big and fat. (He is more or less ok now, managing it with the meds). And I hope Harry is better too. My best friend's mother had a stroke at Christmas, and I have been hearing all about it from her. It seems so distressing for everyone.

Hi Ellis, Hi Cindy, Hi Sharon.

I am all urged over to eat carbs especially of the chocolate kind. There is choc in the house....eek. I might throw it out. Or I might eat it. Hmmm.

Oh, Ruth... I didn't see that about you leaving Harry alone. I'm so glad you're getting out. I hope things went well this morning... you know I love you very much. but don't tell anyone

Clovey... "sitting in prayer on a mountainside for the rest of my life" ... sounds wonderful. Oh, I would so love that. (I'd want to be completely alone, though. And someone would have to bring me my meals. And what about a toilet?)

Oh, Jan... you dear girl. Sending you lots of hugs and prayers. I hope the move goes smoothly. Your poor tummy will soon feel better.

Cindy, a knitting group! What a cool idea. But you can't eat while you're knitting!

Sharon, I hope your dental appointment went well. I think **** is a dentist's office.

Just had a big nap. I'm got coffee now, and I'm going to force myself to go upstairs and do some editing.

Love and hugs to all... have a wonderful day!

Just a quick pop in to say hello. I had a great OP day yesterday and today I started my period and I want to eat everything in sight. Instead, I had two hard boiled eggs and a whole wheat bagel w/ 2 Tbsp of lite cream cheese. We'll see how that holds me over. I have to run some errands and then go to the gym, and usually after hitting the gym I don't want to eat bad because I feel like I'm undoing all the good I did!
Hang in there, January. You'll make it through. I'm glad you're feeling better Little Chick!
Talk at you all later. Have a great OP day!

Good morning everyone! I got back on track yesterday and stayed OP. I got those wraps that someone had mentioned on the FAQ page from La Tortilla Factory. I was expecting them to be dry and cardboard-like but they are awesome. I put some Laughing Cow and smoked turkey on it and it was so good I felt like I was doing something naughty.

I made it through another world religion class last night. Tibetan Buddhisim. I like the class subject, but the people in there drive me nuts. We can't stay on topic for more than 10 minutes. I'm sorry, but if I'm paying $500 for a class out of my pocket, I'd like to learn about the religions, not their problems with their day jobs. Same with my Tuesday night Juvenile Justice class. We have speakers each week and it seems like we hear the same information every week from them. Ok, i'll quit whining.

I need to get back on track with exercising. I think today I'll try to fit in 1 to 2 hours to get me moving again. Two more months till shorts season and swimsuit season isn't far behind that. Is it possible to lose 10 pounds a month? Or am I being unrealistic? I still have 25-30 to go.

Check in later, after

Ellis, you will have to 'go' behind a little bush or tree, upwind from your meditation stool.......and definitely a good idea to have someone bring you food. Although imagine being a hermit and having a little veg garden, a goat for milk/cheese and collecting berries. No people, no TV, just the stars outside and peace inside......

mmmmm

Good afternoon chicks!


{{{{{Jan}}}}}} Ex's can totally bite!! Glad to hear the scale was good to you though!

Clovey, I swear you should become a professional comedian!!

Ellis, what is a nap?

Glad youre feeling better LittleChick! Sorry you have to deal w/ a mess!

SD Chick, I love the whole wheat wraps by La Tortilla Factory. I fill mine w/ tuna, chicken, or turkey, you name it and add lettuce and cucumbers w/ honeymustard! Yummy!!!

I hope everyone has a great day! The forecast here is for snow to begin this evening. UGH!!!! I'm ready for Spring!

I'm so glad I found this site and I'm loving getting to know all of you! Have a great, OP day!

xooxooxoxoxox
Traci

I think this sounds wonderful Clovey. Sign me up!

Oh, Clovey........

Where is this Heavenly place that you speak of? Being alone to meditate with my very own garden, goat, and berries!!!! Please include me. I would love seclusion!

Oh, by the way, the dentist nor the doctor seemed to torture me too much today. Although, I do hate it when someone asks a question with their fist in your mouth. Are you supposed to answer?

Sharon