Skipper was put to sleep at 2:30 today. It was hard for me but peaceful for her.
I can't sleep because for 10 years she has been tucked up as close as she could get to my side of the bed at night.
It is weird that I got Skipper when I was dating Robin and lost her so close to losing Robin. Its like my life has these stages and I am definitly entering a different one with the kids in college and Robin gone & even Skipper.

Oh Nancy, I am so sorry.


Heatwave there was a lot about it on yesterdays news but the Norway bombings and shootings knocked it off. I don't know how you are all keeping sane. It would be my idea of H.E.L.L. We got the live coverage of Norway all yesterday late afternoon and evening. It is a massive tragedy. Over 90 killed by this morning's news and more expected.

I have to keep this short because my neighbours cat has just been killed on the road outside our house and mark has just gone to tell him

Good Morning Ladies:)

Its still HHH so its a day to stay indoors,plus I have to wait for the repairman to come to put a pump into Leo's bed for the Sleep Number bed to operate correctly. He suppose to be here between 11-3. Have to pull the bed apart and get the linens in the wash,as my DD is coming up next Sunday 7/31. Than the kids can have the floor mattress by them selves. I also haves love seat & chair that coverts into a bed. So they all can choose hat the want to sleep on.


Had a great time with my friend Rita and this Tues. we are going to the Melody Tent in Hyannis to see the Irish summer festival. There's going to be singers and dancers. Rita children were all in Irish dancing ,and won prizes for their dancing. Should be fun.

Its getting uncomfortable so I'm going to put the A/C in the living room on and keep the fan on to keep the air circulating.

Lost .5 this morning so I finally got down to 165,hope it continues so I hit my months goal of 4 lbs this month


Have a great day, must get my chores done for the day,and if I have time will watch the golf game.

Morning chicks.

Nancy, I'm so sorry. It's never easy losing a pet. I had a pom for 15 yrs and had to put her down the same day my nephew passed. I was an emotional wreck. Hugs, my friend.

jojo, sorry about those medals. I have keepsakes that I have to pass along too. My girls know these are pieces of the past and would never sell them. He should have just returned them to you. Glad you got them back.

Sandra, have fun at the reunion. Food is always important at these functions, lol.

Maryann, hope it has cooled down some for you. It's still very hot here.

Rhonda, I have no idea how many carbs I eat each day. Wouldn't know where to start, counting them. I just try to stay away from processed foods, along with sugar, and anything white.

Suppose to get my hair cut and colored today. Other daughter is coming to visit. Have a great weekend.

Nancy,
Do not loose heart. There is some thing better in store for you. God is working on it.

:hug: Nancy. It's so hard. I had to have my cat--15 years old--put down a month after my husband died. I know the feeling.

Dinner was very successful last night, ate too much of course. But, we had a good visit with a neighbor couple and it was fun to entertain them.

We're home from the reunion. I'm still sf--over 400 days and counting. Ain't that something!!

Nancy :hug:

Maryann, enjoy the celebration. Sounds like fun.

Vickie, how are you? Are you ready to do some dusting with me?

Pam, I'm getting my hair trimmed and colored Tuesday. Does yours look much like your photo? Mine doesn't and won't.

Puneri, I like what you said to Nancy. You are very gifted with words.

Rhonda, I was thinking about our family. We're almost the oldest generation now. Doesn't seem right, does it? :lol:

JoJo, when our weather guesser shows he 7 day forecast, all the daily high digits run together across the screen. Seriously!

Can ya'll tell I was typing quickly. Sorry about that. I had a Diet Coke with caffeine and I'm almost loopy. Not used to caffeine.

My plans were to work on the front yard today but i took one step outside and
decided to work indoors today. I have been going through all our unorganized CD's to figure out what I like & what I should give away. I have discovered some new music I like ...Jackson Brown is one . Never knew he was mellow.
I bought good speakers a week ago because I think music will lift my spirits.

I am so used to Skipper following me around the house that it is sad , but I think watching her suffer this last week and dreading yesterday was worse.
I know she had a great life . I even chuckle about Robin's expression seeing her join him in heaven , she was my dog 100 % and she would not listen to him one bit. When we moved here he wanted her to be an outside dog because of the shedding and the kids & I gradually won him over that she belonged inside with us. She either won't shed in heaven or he won't mind. I know my theology may be a bit off but its a nice thought !!

So a year ago I was happily busy taking care of kids & hubby and an elderly dog. Kids have flown the coop & Robin & Skipper are in a better place.
I have to figure out who I am with out the mommy/wife role I had. I know I am still a mommy but its different time wise now. I realized its no wonder I don't know what type house I need/want when I sell this house. I don't know who I am now. Life was so busy that I didn't have hobbies that were separate from the family activities. We camped, fished, traveled together.

I am sorta a homebody type so I need to be careful about just cocooning at home and spending all my time here. I need to cook and invite friends over.

Obviously I am rambling a bit here, just thinking through what is down the road for me.

Thanks for all the support about Skipper. My cat is missing her too. They were good pals.

Forgot to say that I think the new eating plan is working .
I am down a few pounds this week.

My foot is finally feeling good enough to exercise so I think i will rejoin our YMCA & start a routine there.

No loss for me this week... I blame that bacon butty I had on Thursday. IT WAS WORTH IT:) Out and about today. We have bright warm weather, not too hot for people like me and not too cold for the sun lovers.:)

Our TV news is getting even more depressing...US heatwave/ Norway bomb and shootings/ Amy Winehouse and now Grand Prairie. When I was a little girl in the 1950's, if there was a murder in Britain it was headlines on the news. Now they are 2 a penny.

Have a good day everyone

Nancy, I was thinking about all these changes in your life a lot yesterday. I remember my older sister saying how rocked she was when her daughter and I both left Texas in the same year. And, she had her husband and her pet! I'm sure you're right that it would be easy to get very isolated, and I'm glad that you are working against that.

Jojo, you asked how we stay sane. Who's sane?

i sts this week i got to loose lb by wednesday to meet my birthday goal :(

I'm not sane, and I can prove it. This heat is really something. My eating yesterday was actually better than it had been all last week. Don't know what's up with that. Maybe it had to do with Curtis' cousin who works for WW. She asked me if I am going to meetings. I pointed at myself and said, "Guess."

Nancy, I went through the same type (but not nearly as deep) period when I got divorced. I didn't know who I was for a long time. Do you have lady friends neaby? I think friends are extremely important.

Ontarget,
It is a huge complement for me, as i am indian and came here just 6 months back.
Our indian diet is carb heavy. After coming here, i knew my mistake and changed my eating habits and now inching towards my goal.
I hope nancy meets her soulmate real fast.

Good Morning Chicks! I feel so disconnected and it's my own fault.

Nancy, I'm so sorry to hear about Skipper. What a wonderful woman you are to let him go and release him from his pain. It is our last but MOST important responsibility and act of love we do for our beloved pet companions. You might remember that Jim and I lost our heart dog Cassie just once month shy of her 7th birthday to kidney failure. Letting her go so young was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I know you are REALLY at loose ends right now but I'm proud of you for pushing yourself. My Mom gave up after my Dad died and it was sad to see her at 56 give up the rest of her life. We are always here for you.

It POURING here. We have had some really extreme weather this year; first the blizzard; wettest Spring on record; the heat wave and now more torrential rain. The Great Nieces/Nephew and I are hoping to swim today but it doesn't look good right now.

Sandra, I'm trying to dust. I made a new healthy recipe last night. It had great veggies in it and turkey italian sausage. It made 8 servings so we have enough for 3 more meals in the freezer. I like to cook like that so that other nights I just have to cook fresh pasta and veggies to go with it and it's better than all the processed foods. I haven't decided when I'm going back to my meeting yet. HUGE congratulations on your 400 days! I'm very proud of you too.