Most teen deaths in automobiles are directly related to speed and alcohol use. You might see if you have a DARE program in your schools. They at least try to do something.

I worked out with Todd again today. I leg pressed 450 pounds 8 times, then
10 times. :dance: I will really feel it tomorrow and Saturday. But, I was elated. I've done that weight before but not that many times. One man, in his late 30's I guess, watched and applauded. He said that is good work. I said thanks, and I'll be 65 in September. He said "You're sh***ing me!" I laughed and assured him that I was not. And, I said, I'm doing 500 pounds by my birthday!

But, boy am I tired!

Good Morning Ladies:)

Sorry for the two day MIA this week Wed I wasn't feeling will and couldn't type with my bad left hand. The pain from my neck is not down my left arm,doctors are now thinking it could be nerve problems.Have an appointment with the nerve doctor on 8/30 and than back to the orthopedic doctor on 9/2.Should know whats happening to me by them .Yesterday I was out with my friend from 10AM=7PM.

Trying to come up with something to do today as out PB club doesn't have a good film too interesting to see. We have a famous road race and the town will be MOBBED this weekend.Several beaches are closed do to sharks and on the south shore on the main land are closed for some find of bacteria.

The weather is going to be beautiful this weekend low temps and humidity,Going to have my friends from the choir back to my house on Sunday for our Sunday brunch,Friendly's all thee brunch places will be over crowded with race and all.

That's it for now,as my left hand is hurting and I can't type anymore.

Good Morning Chicks! I'm off to the pool. Scale is down a bit this morning so I'll try to add some more exercise today.

Have a great on program day!

What are the weekend plans?

Gee, Maryann, that's awful about your arm and hand. I do hope there is a resolution soon. Enjoy that weather as much as possible.

It's 106 here, and last night at 10PM it was 100. Amazing. I'm staying in as much as possible, but did go to aquafit and to get a marvelous massage.

Not too much going on but the younger grandson has his birthday party tomorrow. This is the first one I've been to, and it will be the first time that I will see DH's ex. Should be interesting anyway. Or, maybe not!

Rhonda

Hey chicks. One of the other boys that were in the wreck last Friday died this morning. He was in the ninth grade. We are pretty sure that none of them were wearing seat belts. It is so sad! I'm hoping our Health Occupations Students of America organization can do a community service project, with the dad's permission, on wearing seat belts. We don't want to do anything to invade the family's privacy especially since the driver is the brother of the boy that died today. The driver seems to be improving daily and will be out of the hospital soon. So sad!

Maryann, I'm so sorry about your arm! I sure hope things turn around soon. Your weather report sounds heavenly. We are at 100 degrees here in Middle Tennessee.

Rhonda, I would not be good at meeting the ex. I'll bet you handle it beautifully! Don't forget, if she is not nice you can always kick her butt :D.

Sandra, glad Curtis is doing well. How are you?

Vickie, I'm glad you are getting to swim. We have had afternoon thunderstorms all week, so we have not been in the pool. We are about to go to a pool party in a little while, so I hope those storms stay away.

Nancy, I hope your neck gets better. Have you looked at pics on the internet that help identify the typical "bulls eye" rash that one gets with a tick bite that transmits lyme disease? If you have not had any fever or rashes, you are probably okay. Just make sure to keep an eye on yourself.

I've GTG get DH to get ready to go. I'll check in later. Have a great night, y'all!

Nancy, souns like Sloan has some good advice. I hope you find out soon that you don't have it.

Maryann, I'm sorry about your pain. Do you have some pain meds to help?

Rhonda, just keep your beautiful smile no matter what. If all else fails, you might mention your proficiency with weights.

Sloan, I'm doing all right. I told Curtis that if he's planning to be the poster boy for recovery patients, I fully intend to be the poster girl for caregivers.

Vickie, enjoy your pool. It was 106* here today, but I thought it felt cooler than yesterday.

Curtis continues to improve. And I'm still OP. Life is good.

I should say that I won't likely meet her. I expect we will keep a respectful distance and the house is big enough for that to happen. It's too bad I don't have a button to wear that says "Ask me about weight training." :rofl: I need a muscle shirt!

I took Kyra for her first walk in over two weeks. It is hot but not as hot as last night. Has anyone seen the shooting stars from the comet's tail? There's too much light here I'm afraid. I saw them once just before dawn in a park in Toronto....beautiful.

Night all,
Rhonda

Hi Ladies:)

The pain from my left hand is from the neck/shoulder down the arm to my fingers in my hand. The doctor told me that he wants to have have my hand & fingers tested ,so I have an appointment with a nerve specialist on Aug 30th and than back to the orthopedic doctor 9/2 to compare the MRI and the AKG TEST.

Have to go,will be back shortly until than have a great weekend.

Good Morning Chicks! I'm having fun swimming. I'm sure these are some of the last days for my pool. Anything after August is a gift here in Chicagoland. I'm basically on program and hoping for some tracker movement on Monday.

Today will be another pool day later. I'm off to eat my breakfast but wanted to stop in first and say hello. What are you all up to?

I'll be back to catch up soon.

Maryann: I have disk problems in the cervical (neck) area. The first episode was 10 years ago and my index finger is still numb from that. But, the function is good, after lots of physio, and more recently, massage has been very helpful. Be cautious about any neck surgery or chiropractic adjustments to the neck. I know that you will be, and every case is unique, but that was my experience.

We're off to to buy birthday balloons and presents, then to the party.

Rhonda, I wish you had a muscle shirt and button, too. But I know firsthand you will be the cuter of the 2 no matter what you wear. Curtis and I used to sit in our hot tub on our upper deck to watch the shooting stars when we lived in Montana. Magnificent! (And romantic!)

Vickie, enjoy your pool. :woohoo: on moving those scales. Curtis is napping and I'm "chilling" this afternoon. Wish had some good movies. I may be force to read.

Maryann, you'll be very relieved when you find out what the problem is. Then you can deal with it.

I'm OP.

Back from the party. I looked great. :lol: No muscle shirt but a cute top with a scooped neck and cap sleeves to show off my biceps :devil:

I had a piece of birthday cake, but no ice cream and we left before the hot dogs and hamburgers. Ok, Ok, the cheetos were great too! Protein shake for dinner.

Rhonda

Rhonda, I'll bet she broke out into a sweat when she saw you.

Just finished mowing the long FITA range. I may do some shooting now.

What's everyone doing tomorrow? We're hoping to go to church if Curtis can make it. Afterwards we're haing a pot luck for a young man who is heading to Iraq after this Sunday.

We are going to breakfast with the family. Then, I'm skipping church to join my niece in meeting with the administrator of an assisted living place for my brother. The one he is in is not really a good fit. After that, my niece and I are going to go visit with her mother.

I am also going to really try to keep my calories at 1200. (to make up for the cheetos!)

Rhonda

I am feeling pretty blue tonight.
My son just came in and we did the Myer Briggs personality tests and we had so much fun.
He is only here 5 more days ..
I know I will fill the void and find things to do but there is no denying that this
is the end of a long wonderful phase with kids in the house.
I am so used to having my son around for company and having him to do things with.
Even at 18 he'll go fishing & biking with his old mom :)
When they are all home at holidays it will be different than these lazy days of summer just hanging out.
We went shopping the other day and he was cracking me up with how he wanted his sheets , pillow & comforter to feel. He said he must be a bit OCD
about just his sleeping stuff...

I have spent all my time & energy taking care of the boys & Robin and staying between them to avoid stepdad/stepson conflict.
My personality test said I am a INFP idealist that wants harmony
and will go to extremes to maintain it.
I don't even know what my interest are anymore & I need to make friends that I can do things with.

I need ya'll advice. After I take my son to college on Friday should Robin & I
keep going and take a few days to go to the beach or somewhere.
It seems really depressing to just come back home and stare at his empty room.