Well hello everybody

Remember, just before I left for Maui I had to take my Computer in to have a new fan installed. Well last Tuesday when the gals were here I was telling them for some reason my cordless mouse was not working. The computer kept saying "there was no mousie connection". Well we all had a go at trying to figure out why.......but couldn't. Later, in the evening I connected my old mouse (the mousie that came with the computer) and that seemed to work. Yesterday my Son came over to see why the cordess one wasn't working, and now it seemed the other mouse wasn't working to well either....WELL....that's because the little plug thingme's in my computer were "fried". I told my Son a few times over the month that my computer seemed "hot" at that back and was that normal. He didn't check, just said, I'm sure it's fine. He really felt bad that he had not paid more attention to my complaint, because something sure was wrong. He shut the computer off and he could not get it on again. This morning he took it back to the computer Store and dealt with the owner. When they looked at where the "NEW FAN" should have been installed it was very obvious that the plate around it had never been removed. There was a little "yellow seal" thing there and it was still intact. The fellow that I had been dealing with is no longer there (I can see why). He told me he had the new fan for my computer, and had my computer in the repair shop for 3 days. When my Son phoned the shop the day before I left on holidays to see if my computer was fixed the fellow said, "oh yes, your Mom can come and pick it up." I went in, paid $55.00 or something like that and brought it home AND HE NEVER DID A THING TO IT. Well, the good news is the owner felt really bad about what happened, and I ended up with the new components (that I needed), a bigger computer box, so that a bigger fan would fit, and they did it all in a matter of a few hours, free of charge of course. OH BROTHER.
Karen I don't remember any recipe like the one you described, sorry, not with pudding in it.
Lily What caused you to have a "bad day"? Nothing serious I hope. I wondered where you were. Missed you.
Trudy your new shoes sound nice, will I see them Tuesday? Is that story "Intensity" the one I told you about?
Peggy The ceiling is probably the only place in the kitchen that didn't have globs of dough.
"Talk" to you tomorrow. Night.

Trudy: Your new loafers sound wonderful. I like the name to! My DH loves the mall. Its me that hates to go with him. I like to go get what I want and leave. I really think he should of been a women he looks at everything and has 5000 pair of shoes.

Peggy: Just the oposite here. It was rainy and cold today. Did clear up enough so we could barbeque tho.

Slavika: Good thing they fixed it free and with in hours to. Can see why that guy no longer works there. How did the bread come out? My day yesterday was just really stressful. Didnt sleep well the night before either. And last night I was awake again for most the night. Then I got called back into work today for 3 hours. ALAS.. Hardly ever happens. Hopefully I will sleep tonight. I better! I have Insomina now to other wise I would be sleeping now.

Hopefully it will be nice tomorrow I really need to work in my yard. The weeds are taking over. Put on my shorts and get some sun on my lily white legs.

Hi kyle! I see you got free!

G'day all,

Back again here in Sydney after a week in Melbourne. I had a lovely time in Melbourne with my daughter and came across quite a few bargains. The week started off badly with dh leaving his mobile phone in the taxi in Sydney! Lost of ringing around (lucky I don't loose my phone!) and the phone was to be couriered out to us overnight, it finally arrived the day we were leaving to come back here! The comedy festival was on in Melbourne and we caught a few shows and also the annual garden show was on, displays were quite magnificent.
We have also moved from about 10km out of the city of Sydney to right in the heart of Sydney. The move is great, lovely apartment on the 18th floor overlooking the harbour. All the city shops etc are all within walking distance and there seems to some activity every day.
Son and partner are coming next friday to stay, looking forward to seeing them.
I have read all the posts and it was good to catch up with what all you guys are up to in particular Glenda so pleased to hear about your blood tests results and your lawyer son
My weight is an absolute misery it is so difficult to work out the points of so many different foods that we have in restaurants. In our new apartment there is quite a large gym and an indoor pool. Son and partner are both fitness freaks, son has promised to set a fitness program for me. (they were both personal trainers in London) so here we go again.
I am having quite a few problems with my computer (I know I am not the only one!!!) by the way Slavika I have a cordless mouse at home and found it ok, got quite frustrated a few times when the mouse just did not go or very intermittently. Plugged in my old mouse again and all was fine. Then someone told me that the battery was probably flat!!!! Never thought of that and sure enough put new batteries in and all was well. I have found it does need the batteries replaced quite regularly.
I better post this quick smart before I get booted off again.
Have a great day all
Cheers
Maria

Karen this is the only one I could find.FRUIT SALAD



1 16-oz container Dannon Vanilla Yogurt (fat free)

1 package sugar free, fat free vanilla instant pudding (not mixed up)

3 oz orange juice concentrate (undiluted and thawed)

1 15-oz can pineapple chunks in juice

Grapes, other fruit as desired.

Mix the pineapple juice, the thawed orange juice and the pudding. Add the
yogurt and mix well. Throw in whatever fruit you like in whatever proportions
you like. (Bananas and apples will not turn because of the citric

acid in the OJ).

POINTS: The "sauce" is 10 points - add the points for the fruit.

Be sure you add fruit in 1/2 cup increments therefore to

calculate points.

20 servings - 2.5 points each

Peggy
The Fruit Salad sounds good but it's not the one I was thinking of . Maybe I just dreamed that I ate it what do you think. Thanks anyway I plan to give this one out at my meeting this week. I will give you credit.

Well we spent the whole day trying to figure out how to use the new scanner. Finally gave it up for the day . Managed to screw up the printer in the process. Called Gateway tech support and finally got the printer printing again. All this technical stuff is for the birds . I need my own personal tech person sitting here telling me step by step how to do something.

My son called earlier he was headed for Nashville with a load. He was excited and wanted to tell me that his girlfriend called from Africa. He say's what a shock to be driving through Wisconsin and have your cell ring and get a call from Africa. She is sick from all the different foods I guess and was just resting up today. Hopefully she'll be better in the morning. So she can enjoy the rest of the trip. She will be coming home at the end of the week.

Maria Sounds like a wonderful place to be living. take advantage of the fitness room . How much longer will you be away from home?

Well just thought I'd check in and see who was around. I'll check back later

Hi Everybody

Maria well hello there, and welcome back. Glad you enjoyed your time with your daughter. Your new place sounds quite nice...I'm sure you will enjoy it.

After church today we went to Costco and I bought the book "Left Behind". There was so much talk about the series on these boards that I thought I would give it try. After Costco we went to Safeway and I bought a 18lb turkey. That should be enough for 6 adults and 2 little children. LOL Next, we went to our Dairy Queen store (ice cream store) and got a ice cream cake for dessert for Easter I will likely make something too, but everybody likes those cakes and that takes the pressure off me to make something. At our last WW meeting some gals were talking about about these "Fudge Bars" at Dairy Queen that are only 55 cal. or 1 pt. In fact one of our Tea Time friends buys them too. Well I got a box of them today and they are excellent. You have to wait a couple of minutes before eating them because they taste richer and creamier if they thaw a wee bit.
Tomorrow I plan on making my meat balls in the morning then I will just freeze them and in the afternoon the Princess will be here.
We had a fairly nice day here, not a lot of sun, but some.
Have a nice evening everybody.

Maria: Good to see you back! Sounds like you had a great time! Sould be fun when son comes to visit to. Sounds like a great place you are at. I would take advantage of the fitness room while you have the chance.

Peggy: That recipe looks good! Will have to try it.

Karen: I looked in all my books and didnt come up with anything. I tried!

Slavika: what time is dinner on easter? Sounds yummy. Your getting everything done early. Good for you will save lots of time when people are there. I like to do that to, then its not so stressful the day of the party.

Was rainy all day here. We did go shopping but I didnt buy anything. We were looking for a house warming gift. I usually find something, but every thing today just didnt thrill me. Must not of really been in the mood to shop. Have a great night all!

Hi Everybody

I came back for one more little peek before getting ready for bed. Karen I know what you mean about the scanner and the printer. I finally did manage to get it all hooked up and working. My scanner is not the best, but I really haven't used it much either.
Lily what a cute little bunny you found. I was looking for something like that too, but ALAS I didn't find it.
I thought maybe my friend Trudy posted, and I was going to read it, but........she didn't.
"See" you all tomorrow.

I too am checking in one more time on my way to bed. Thanks to those of you who tried to help me out on the Fruit Salad thing. The flip side is I got a bunch more Fruit Salad recipes.



Night all

I have had quite a good day, rode a bike (in the gym) for 20 minutes, did some hand weights and had a swim.
I then took myself off to have a look at the shops and trying to find a place to have my jawline waxed
I have noticed some ads on TV about some cream that takes the hair off permanently, at home I would have to send away for it but here I can actually buy it.
I got chatting to the girl in the chemist shop and also asked about a herbal pill called fat blasters!!!
She asked if I would be her guinea pig and have a try at them. I have to journal etc.etc. and go and see her next week. I thought what the heck, I will let you know how it goes. It is supposed to break down the fat in your food before it has a chance to permanently settle in your body.
Just reading about your turkey etc. Slavika sounds very yummy.
I should be here till early July but I have just had a call from dh to tell me there are more changes afoot. Don't know quite what yet. All these changes it is enough to drive a person to drink!
Cheers
Mariia

Don't you just love those DQ fudge bars? I have a DQ within walkable distance. The orange and vanilla bars are good too. Used to go there every Weds when I used to babysit for my nieces 2 munchkins. We would go to the library and then to DQ. I have to watch them Friday so we will probably go then. Lily needs to quit her job and travel around and give us computer help. I hope you are feeling better. Slavika glad your computer is o.k. They should watch who they hire - that never should have happened. Maria you really have an exciting life. When things settle down you will get back in the groove and start losing. I have heard about those fat blasting pills. Can't wait to hear how they work. Karen You are not dreaming about that fruit salad. I used to have the recipe - but it was written on a little piece of paper and now I can't find it. It is another beautiful day so I need to go take advantage of it. Peggy

Hello everyone!

I was traveling for work this week and didn't get much chance to read or reply.

Glenda: Good news for your health and congrats on having a Lawyer in the family! Hope you
celebrated this weekend.

Dee: Hope things get going in a positive way soon. I think you could give seminars on handling stress.

I am off on vacation Thursday with my Mother. We are flying in to Memphis and then taking a cruise
down the Mississippi to New Orleans. We are leaving cold & wet California for the warm and wet
South! DH is staying home as this is more of a Mother Daughter thing. She is getting more frail (she's
87) but is really looking forward to this trip. We are taking the walker and I've requested wheelchairs
for her at the airports. I am bringing some WW food (bars etc) and plan to drink lots of water and to
walk a lot! (and very brave for me) I am bringing my swimsuit - actually I bought a new one. I will be
exercising. I will not have access to a computer for over a week - I will be going through withdrawal!
! All I hope is that I do not repeat Karen's experience and have a vacation from ****!

Lily: I expect that you will be at or almost at goal when I get back so we can celebrate.

I lost 2.1 at WI on Saturday which covers two weeks as I was ill last weekend. So I guess my Spring
Challenge will end with me losing 13.8 lbs. Not 30 but I'll take 'em

Just wanted you to know I am not lost out here in cyberspace!

Margot

Slavika: check here:
http://www.cutecolors.com/
They have some cute stuff!

Maria: Never heard of Fat Blasters. Let us know how it goes.

Peggy: I wish I could quit my job. It would be wonderful!

Margot: Your trip sounds Wonderful! I would like to New Orleans sometime. You are gonna have fun! 13.8 Punds is great for the challenge! Sorry to hear you were sick. You are missed here. Wish I knew what was wrong so I could help you.

Just a quick note to Margot. Have a great time. I am very jealous if you are going on The Mississippi Queen or the Delta Queen. They are both beautiful. We have a riverboat festival here every few years - Tall Stacks- and they all come in for a long weekend. Good for your mom - have fun! Peggy

So nice to catch up with you busy little bees! Slavika - You will enjoy the "Left Behind" series. The first one is really a gripper. Your computer problems just make me see red. Can you imagine just handing back a computer the way it came in and charging $55! What is wrong with people! (Loved your joke and will pass it on.)

I wonder if it is just age or what. I went shopping on Saturday, was going to get a new Easter outfit. I tried on a few things and just thought I had a cute dress at home. Sometimes I just have no desire to buy anything and, believe me, that is not like me. Maybe I just have too many clothes now and not enough room for them.

Over the weekend we didn't celebrate at all, except in our heart. My son and his fiance went to Kansas City and gambled, won enough to pay for their trip. Leon and I had a "downtime" weekend and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Leon cleaned up the yard and I cleaned up the house and did laundry. We went to the show and saw "Along Came a Spider" (that name doesn't look right) and didn't much like it. I love Morgan Freeman and I love Patterson's character of Alex Cross, but there were so many "holes" in the story. They should have stayed with the story in the book.

Is it possible to just want to shout to the heavens with happiness! This spring is just so beautiful. The flowers are so lush and I feel good and my sons are doing well. At church yesterday I was so emotional. Life is just so sweet!
Glenda