Well looks like a new job possibly on the horizon for your ds Kathy - Hope it all works out in the end! Sounds like you have dealt with it properly! Sorry about the sore throat and tooth pain - does not sound like fun- hope you can take something for it.

...and yes we are very spoiled with our modern appliances- but I am just so happy that the dw is finally working - now we can move on to some other "projects"?

Sandra- you lucky, lucky girl- I am so thrilled for you - what a great trip - I absolutely LOVE broadway musicals and I know the Lion King is a good one - you will have a blast. And just this once we will let it go, but please ensure all future travel plans which might take you away from this board are pre-approved!

Vickie - hope the game is going the way you would like it too! Hope you are not looking "frumpy" while you are watching!

Melissa- don't let it get you down - forget it and move on. I'm sure the shopping will keep you very busy tomorrow and you have a brand new chance to make some better eating choices!

So ya I let dd finally go to her gf's house at around 10 pm for a sleepover - seems she mentioned going,but since she was still here I thought it was not happening. So at 10 pm she announces this sleepover and this was the first I heard about it - and I'm already in my jammies - so she ends up calling her dad and he agrees to drive here (cuz mean old mom won't!)..got her to clean up her room and bathroom before she left which is a good thing.

Now I should be in bed (dh already asleep) but have a headache (just took something) so hopefully this should kick in pretty soon.

Patti- how was the turkey dinner?

Angela- how are you feeling? Hope the sinus problem has cleared up and you are out having a good time!

Cher, Lisa, Terri, Vicki B, Billie - where r you chickies? Hope you can check in when you have time.

Nitey nite!

Frouf

I don't have time to chat but I had to jump on here really quick before my mom gets here to tell you guys that the scale was down 2 pounds this morning!!!!!!! I just can't believe it. I weighed right before getting in the shower and then through the whole shower all I could think about was getting on here and telling you guys and changing my CHICK!! I am really excited, can you tell? This is my first loss in several weeks and is even into "virgin" fat territory. It is great motivation for me. I just had to share! Hope everyone has a great day!

Wahoooooooo Melissa,,,,VFT is awesome!!
Froufy, the dinner was great,,,I made it as Core as possible,,I did have a spoonful of dressing and a sliver of pie and the *&$&# scale showed me up 5 pounds this morning...Im sitting here telling myself its fluff,,,,,,,its fluff,,,,,its fluff. Already ate my oatmeal and drank a glass of water.
Not much happening here today,,,,,,,the house was cleaned for the dinner yesterday, the laundry is all done,,,,not sure what to do with myself...ahhaha Guess I'll make some turkey soup, instead of noodles Im going to try some barley. I love beef barley so it will be good im sure.
have a great weekend chickies! ttyl

CONGRATS TO MELISSA !!! Way to go. You must be thrilled and I know this will help you stay focused and on plan today - enjoy your shopping trip and I do hope you get yourself a little special something as a reward! Have fun!

Patti - I would LOVE turkey barley soup - that sounds so good - esp since it is getting pretty chilly these days - guess I should start making those big pots of Froufie's famous soup on sundays like I used to!

Went to bed too late - did not sleep in so I am up and still have a bit of a headache! Gloomy rainy day today (and all weekend) getting much cooler these days!

Thinking of taking little ds to Museum of Nature - it's in a very old building which all kids call a castle - looks very much like an old castle (and you can rent space in there for weddings and events!). Currently undergoing renovations so whole museum is not open - but like he doesn't really care - and you can get in for a "donation" due to renovations instead of full admission price. Have not mentioned this to him yet (as he is cartoon watchng downstairs) but I know if I say the word he will be upstairs and dressed in a flash - the question is does Mom want to go?

And we found a note under our door when we woke up - from dd who was SUPPOSED to be at the sleepover! Not sure what happened yet and dying to hear the story (assuming I hear all of it), but sounds like her gf got in trouble and the 2 sleepover guests were BROUGHT HOME! (I suspect they were all acting up and/or making noise and the parents couldn't take it anymore). She had her key so let herself in and did not want to wake us up so she supposedly called her dad (like 2 am?) to tell him she was home???

I shall go shower now - dare I weigh myself before like Melissa - afraid that will depress me for the rest of the day! At least it will warm me up a bit and wake me up a lot!

Later,

Frouf

Hey, guys! Congratulations, Melissa! That is awesome and I know you're excited to get going on some new pounds instead of losing and finding the same ones!

I'm at work and ought to get busy, but first I had to tell you I was down too this morning. 151.2! I know it's because of the water. I hope it's the same tomorrow but if not, I know it'll at least be down something and I can change the ol' ticker finally. Sundays are my official weight-recording day.

Vickie, that's funny that you said that about maintaining. It's harder than losing, let me tell ya. I lost with no problem but got to a stopping point and have stayed put (up 2 pounds, down 3, up 1, down 4, up 5, down 3, etc.) and it has really started to annoy me. All I want to do is go maybe 5-6 more. In the beginning when I was 175, I lost 6 in the first three weeks! Why can't I do it now??

Okay enough complaining. I'd better get busy.

Melissa and Kathy, I can't tell you how happy I am about both of you being down this morning. Your determination is just inspiring. As long as you guys don't give up, I feel like I can keep doing it too.

Melissa, enjoy your day with your Mom and find a nice non-food reward for yourself! You made me laugh. When something good happens to me, especially at the scales, I can't wait to get here and tell all of you. So I understand exactly how you feel.

Kathy, I presume you're at work. How late do you have to stay? BTW, I kept my promise to you and talked to my middle Sister with whom I'm not often in contact. We talked for an hour and a half and have made lunch plans for November 4th. She lives and hour and a half away from me. We are trying to make amends. Long story, but she doesn't take care of herself and never has. She is overweight, has diabetes, has had a stroke and has speech and physical problems for which she refused therapy, eats poorly, and smokes one to 2 packs of cigarettes a day. I've always had seperation anxiety because of the things that have happened in my life so I know I'm just trying to keep her at arms length because I think she is unwell. Oh yeah....and because she's not a very nice person. But, she's trying so I will too.

Frouf, I'll bet the story with DD is a real interesting one. Take DS to the museum. It sounds like a great day to go because it's so dreary outside. Maybe it will help you from wanting to stay inside and eat comfort food.

Patti, I think you did fabulous at dinner! You make me want soup. I have the most incredible mushroom barley WW recipe that I need to dig out and share with all of you. I used to make it years ago when I was on flex and I'm sure it's all Core. It would get thick and yummy. I promise to look for it today. It sure is soup season here. I think it's only in the 50's here right now.

Oh yeah, and one of the jerky local Sportscasters had to make a written apology to the White Sox Owner, Jerry Reinsdorf. He did a whole written and tv story (and this was the ONLY angle of his story) about the fact that Jerry was at the ballpark on Yom Kippur and OBVIOUSLY wasn't observing the most religious of the Jewish holidays because of the White Sox being in the post season. Well, OBVIOUSLY the jerk hadn't done his research nor did he bother to check his facts. Jerry left the ballpark well before sundown and was completely within the boundaries of his religion. Jerk. I'm so glad he had to apologize and I hope he's refused entrance to the locker room if we win another round. Mean huh? I just have no tolerance for idiots. This guy has done other obnoxious and stupid stuff. I guess it's from doing EEO work for so many years. If you are going to talk about someone's religion (or whatever) and you don't know everything there is to know about it then you should do some research. This guy just thought he was going to have this big controversial story that he could capitalize on. Boy oh boy. Can you see the smoke coming out of my ears?

Jim just gave me a Sweetest Day card and I didn't get one for him. How bad do I feel?!

There's such a thing as Sweetest Day?? I had no idea.

Well gals, put away your pink and blue balloons. TOM has shown, and boy am I glad!

I'm so excited...I have absolutely nothing I HAVE to get done for the rest of the day. The dishes are done, the laundry is caught up, nowhere to go, nothing hanging over my head... this doesn't happen very much.

I'm slowly starting to feel a little better. I think I'm beating this cold.

I'm off to have some lunch. Later!
Angela

Hmmm ... An obscure occasion invented by Hallmark to make the one who doesn't know about it feel bad? If I had known it was Sweetest Day, I would have taken the day off work and made Judd stay home from his motorcycle ride. Or maybe not.

I'm ready to wrap this party up and go across the street to the chili cookoff. Just knowing they're over there having a good time is killing me. What to do, what to do?

Wow! Sweetest Day is a big deal here in Chicago and not just for Hallmark. All the restaurants have special Sweetest Day menus where they charge more, just like for Valentine's Day. We'll be buying some steaks and Jim is going to cook them on the grill. Not sure what the side will be yet. Probably baked potato, salad, and I'm not sure what kind of veggie. Then.....what else.....the Sox game!

Angela, I'm happy about TOM if you are! Glad you're feeling better.

Kath, so you have peace and quiet tonight? Cool!

What I thought was a UTI relapse may have been HORRIBLE gas pains from the whole can of Progresso Lentil soup that I ate yesterday for lunch. I get alot of fiber every day so I don't know why it bothered me but it sure did!

Nah, he'll be home later on this afternoon. Next weekend he's going to Hot Springs for a 2 day thing (well, Friday morning thru Sunday afternoon -- I guess it's actually 3 days!). You know my house though ... there's no peace and quiet.

I've never heard of Sweetest Day, but perhaps since we don't eat out much I don't see menus and upcoming specials. Actually, we rarely go to restaurants anyway; most of the food that's eaten away from home is either Sonic, Whataburger or Taco Bell. I guess I'd rather cook than spend money out somewhere, because usually I can make it for 1/10th of the cost. Kids are rarely home so there's only the two of us anyway.

Okay, I'm leaving now. It's a nice day and I hate to miss it. I guess I can think about working tomorrow to get more time in.

Ta-ta for now!

We still eat out more than we should. Since Core, I eat at home more than ever before. When I was working we ate out alot because we were up at 4:30 am and not home until usually around 6:00. Not alot of time to shop and cook.

Vickie, there are eat-outers and those who don't like to. I guess I'm in the latter group. MIL/FIL eat out all the time, probably 2 out of 3 meals. I wasn't raised that way and actually can't remember one time growing up when my family went to a restaurant. Sad, huh? Anyway, I know all about those busy working schedules. I can't wait until I can stop working; it is really getting old.

I'm home now! Yay!! And ready to get in some good recliner time while washing about 4 loads of clothes. I couldn't find anything to wear this morning. Seasons are changing, sizes are changing, and last fall's clothes don't fit.