Good Morning Chicks! I'm really bummed out today. It's gray and rainy and cold here. And...Chris getting voted off is just wrong. Katherine should have been gone and she knew it. I was not able to get through to vote for him although I tried for two hours. And...my weight is up this morning which I'll blame on a heavy dinner since I was starving and the popcorn at 8:30.

I was going to blow off the treadmill today but I've decided to get on. See...so that's one thing getting on the scale every day does for me. I don't have a lot of time though because I have to eat lunch and shower for my hair appointment after I get off of the treadmill. I won't be able to read and respond to posts until much later. Sorry to be such a downer. I do NOT know why I am so blue.

Vickie, you're allowed to be blue sometimes. I hope that you enjoy your appointment today and have fun. It is gray and rainy and cold here today too. I hope that you're enjoying yourself now. Good job getting on that treadmill today!!

I'm wishing this day would go by just a little bit faster. I'm tired and just don't want to be here! But at least I have some things to do this afternoon, so maybe it will go quickly. Hope you're all well. Quiet day!

I went to the doctor's office to get my note, took it up to the office and talked to people for a while, then went to Boston Market and got a family-size turkey dinner so we would have something. I didn't have turkey, just a little bit of the corn, green beans, and new potatoes.

I had a bit of a scare this morning. I got up around 6:45, ate my cereal, then went back to bed to watch the news for an hour or so. I got up to take a bath and get ready for the doctor's office but decided to weigh first. 140.2! OMG, I thought I was going to faint! I don't like that a bit. No matter how much I'd like to peek into the 139s, this isn't the way. Problem is I ate all day yesterday (felt like it anyway) and got in all my meals, and milk, etc. That's when I thought I'd better go get some real food in me, so hence the Boston Market. I don't know what to do about dinner but it'll be something that's worth 7 points.

It's sorta cool here, like in the low 60s with a high wind. I need to go plant my flowers but don't feel like going outside right now. Oh and I went to the drug store and got some vitamin B-12. I'm hoping it'll help with the energy. Keeping regular sleeping and eating schedules for the next four days should help too.

Vickie, sorry you're feeling down today. I don't know what's going on, but we are a very blah bunch. I heard something on the radio a little while ago about interviews with Chris last week where he was bragging about having lots of fan clubs. They said he was "less than humble." I probably would be too, if I was as good as he is, but they mentioned you can't get all cocky and sure of yourself because it's not exactly talent that's the deciding factor at this point. They're all talented (although you're right, Katharine should have gone) and will all do well. That radio person was predicting Elliott to win it.

Well looks like the dreary rainy weather is heading our way - supposed to start tonight and rain for the NEXT 3 DAYS - whole weekend shot - of course I will be spending much of the time indoors (hopefully?) at the dance competition.

Vickie - hope the hairdo has cheered you up a bit!

Kathy - I would definitely faint if I saw 140 on my scale! ha ha ha. It is true that if you eat you will lose better than if you let your body go into starvation mode - this might be happening here? Hope you are well enuf and rested enuf to go to work next Monday.

Feeling rushed and out of sorts all day due to late start to my morning. Had to be at my course for 8:30 am - like to get up at 7, ready to leave by 7:50, at work by 8:15 - get coffee and downstairs in time!

This morning I am lying in bed waiting for clock radio to go off - not knowing that DH HAS ALREADY HIT THE SNOOZE BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES! I finally hear it - roll over and see it says 7:36! YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!! PANIC!!!!!!!!!

Leap out of bed - run to bathroom - NO TIME TO SHOWER - not that I'm smelly - but it's my HAIR! Manage to do something with it - dressed, make up on and out the door by 8 am - agressive driving gets me to work by 8:20 - get coffee/muffin and to the boardroom by 8:25 - and I AM THE FIRST ONE THERE! So all day I'm feeling rushed and out of time!

Was supposed to have dinner w/gf tonight but since we did not confirm and I have to take dd to dance class and GET the recital tickets I have postponed til next week.

Tomorrow morning is already stressing me as I am told it will be VERY HARD to get parking as it is a work day and many office buildings in the area use the underground parking garage! Will try to stay calm - and I sure hope it isn't raining buckets cuz that will only add to the stress!

Later,

good thursday, chickies. i've been working on getting all ready to load the trailer this afternoon. we'll be leaving for the mountains and the archery tournament tomorrow after weight watchers. i want my loading completed before then.

we had a huge ww lunch today . i'm so full that if i had any more food, i'd have to rub it on.

kathy, we taped ai last night cuz we were watching "lost." it was heart breaking, wasn't it? i took a chance tues night and phoned a vote for #1 and found it was taylor so i kept voting. i don't know how many times i voted for him, but i'll keep on till the end, too.

i think you'll be happier back at work. you're a very active person and need something to do while healing.

nikki and melissa, i figured out why i was hungrier yesterday. i was more active. did ya'll figure out what your hunger was from?

melissa, my hair's a wild mess, too. i'm trying to let it grow out some but it's getting very heavy on top. i may have to go in next week for a touch up.

vickie, congratulations on treading. i'm proud of you. i hope you are able to perk up soon. think how much better your and jim's lives are now than a short time ago. as a good friend of mine says, "smile and let your face know you're happy."

frouf, i hope your day improves, too. how's ww going?

am i the only one here today who's in a cheerful mood? i hope all of you are back to your perky selves soon. i'd tell some jokes to cheer you but i don't know any. okay, i'll be quiet. i know it can be aggrivating to be around "susie sunshine" sometimes.

Well, I'm not exactly in an UN-cheerful mood, but it could definitely be better. I got out just now and planted my flowers in the two planters, watered everything then rushed back in. I'm in shorts and a tank top and I was a little chilly out there. I'm going back out at 3:30 to sit in the sunshine for 30 minutes or so, just to soak up some heat.

Frouf, I hope you can have a less stressful evening and get to your destination in the morning with no trouble. I'd really like some rain; I prefer it over non-rain. Maybe I should move to Seattle?

Sandra, it's good to know someone else is voting for Taylor. I'm glad you had a nice big lunch! How long will you be gone? Is this the first trip in the trailer?

I have to get back to faxing these papers to Cigna ... have been trying for quite a while and their line is busy. Thank goodness the fax machine is right by the bed and I don't have to move much. My B-12 is wearing off, but I swear I did get a good-sized burst of energy. I cleaned my bathroom (the little potty room that just has toilet in it) on my hands and knees with Lysol cleaning cloths and Swiffers, scrubbed the toilet and all behind it, washed the rugs and then put carpet foam down in the carpeted area in the regular part of the bathroom (where the shower, tub, and sinks are). I'll vacuum it in a few minutes. Then I emptied the DW, refilled it, planted those flowers, brought in the recycle bins from the curb, cleaned out the litterbox, took out the trash, and now I'm resting. Maybe I should add that B-12 to my regular morning line-up of supplements.

Hey Chicks! I'm home from my hair appointment and thought I'd come read posts. I have about a half hour before I have to go restyle my hair before we go out to dinner.

I didn't change my hairstyle but I did have her put some more layers in so that I could have some more lift. She always styles it way differently than I do. Jim said it looked nice this time. I couldn't duplicate it if my life depended on it. Maybe I'll try her styling again.

Sandra, it is SO good to here that you had fun at the Center (we don't have to keep mentioning the Senior word, do we? ;) ). You guys don't have to settle down. It's just nice to have some more options. It's also great news that your foot is healing well. Funny that you ran right out to your garden and got all tuckered out. I'm sure it looks beautiful. Mine yard looks yuck and I'm not even a bit motivated to go out there. You all would throw me off of Wisteria Lane! I like the "smile so your face knows you're happy" motto. I think I keep it in mind...or on my face. I'm not depressed....just blue. I think the rain and the cold is getting to me. I'm ready for summer. Perhaps I should move to Texas for a couple of weeks.

Melissa, I noticed you said you were starving yesterday. I was very hungry too. I acted as if I was coming out of hibernation! I'm hungry again today. I'm hoping the salmon will fill me up. I can't wait to try the dreamsicle. I bought the mandarin oranges today and the cool whip is in the fridge defrosting. Thanks for the tip about letting it defrost. I'm so looking forward to it!

Frouf, enjoy your cut and color! I really needed it. It was hard to believe it had only been 6 weeks. I can't believe you have more recital stuff this weekend. Do you EVER get a break? Good luck tomorrow. I'm sure you be great at navigating to the competition.

Kath, I'm sorry you were feeling sick yesterday but I am happy to hear that you are eating. I'd be scared if I dropped that much weight so quickly too.

I don't think Saundra was supposed to go to Niagra so soon. I hope she's ok. We didn't say anything wrong, did we?

Off to do my hair!

Kathy, you do more with a bum foot than I do "healthy"!

kathy, i'm glad you're feeling good and are getting out. we've been voting for taylor from day 1 even though we have voted for chris several times, too. (are we fickle?):lol:

we are leaving tomorrow for lolo hot springs. the turnoff for it is between missoula and hamilton. you may have been there. if not, it's a fantastic place to go when you're visiting up here. they have an indoor and outdoor pool that are heated by hot springs. (reminds me of "dante's peak"!) they also have a campground, cabins, hotel, bar/restaurant, horseback riding (which will be closed cuz of arrows flying everywhere this weekend), snow mobiling in season, and a lot of other stuff.

we will spend fri night camping there; shoot the tournament saturday; and come home saturday evening. normally we'd just drive up for the shoot and come home afterwards. this time we're wanting to tryout the new trailer. anyway, i'll be back online sat night probably.

that b-12 sounds like good stuff. i take a multi vitamin daily along with some other stuff. sure helps keep me peppy.

vickie, sounds like you have a good "do." makes me smile. i liked that "smile" saying, too. i think of it often. i'm glad you're not depressed. i wish i could send you some sunshine. we have oodles right now. my yard is coming along but has a long ways to go. the rosebushes are growing and doing their thing. i just need to do more of my thing. i'll prob be back out there sun or mon. no more this week or i won't be able to move this old bod. :lol:

i like "center" better, too. we're thinking of taking dancing lessons when my foot gets better. i have already been challenged to a scrabble match. :lol:

curtis is working outside. i'm sitting inside with my orthodics in my hiking boots. i think they will work fine for me this weekend. we are supposed to go out to the outdoor range to fling arrows in a few minutes. i'm getting excited to be able to compete this weekend. life is good.

Hey since everyone is talking about getting there hair done I should mention I am a hairstylist. I haven't worked in a salon in a number of years but I still do family & friends.

Sandra lolo hot springs sound beautiful and alot of fun, sound like a vacation the whole family would enjoy. No reason for being hungry yesterday, think it was the weather, very dreary & wet.I see you are a Lost Fan also!

Kathy sounds like you got alot accomplished today, good for you. If you want I could send some rain your way, we are suppose to get 4" tomorrow.

Vickie, isn't it great to get your hair done, Have a wonderful dinner.

frouf, good luck finding parking tomorrow!

Hey Chicks! Dinner was FABULOUS and all Core. I'm a good girl. I had healthy fish. My heart thanks me!

Elliott has always been my second favorite. Katherine and Taylor just aren't my cup of tea. But I vote based on how they do that week, so we'll see. I saw some internet rumblings that there were phone line problems with Chris' line and that they may bring him back. I'm thinking it was just wishful thinking on the part of sad Chris fans. I'd be happy if it were true, but I'm sure it's not.

Ok Susie Sunshine......did our Moderator give you permission to leave? And just who will spread the cheer around here in your absence. I guess I'll have to shake off my blues and carry the torch for you! Seriously, we'll miss you but I hope you have fun. I thought you didn't have any more archery competition for a long time?

Niki, I wouldn't have the patience to be a stylist. I can barely stand to do my own. Will you ever go back to a salon?

I just heard about a treatment today that I'm going to have done next time. It's called glazing and it makes the hair mega shiny. I'd love that.

Hmmmm......still no Saundra. Hope she's ok.

And no Angela.

Well, me and my full tummy are off to the TV. Honey Lamb has lots of stuff on DVR for me to watch and I'm also doing laundry. It's so cold and rainy here still. The high is only to be 48 tomorrow.

I'm here, I'm here. I was out of town yesterday, but now I'm back. It's cold here today, and I'm really fighting TOM eating. So far today I've been pretty good.
We have some things coming up in the greenhouse. I'm sure they're warm enough in there.

I'm looking forward to Survivor tonight. I'm tired..I stayed up too late last night.

Later,
Angela

Hey....I was worried about you. I knew TOM was looming. You'll come through it. You're our strong maintenance Woman! I thought about your plants today. Good thing they are in the greenhouse. We are only supposed to have a high of 46 tomorrow. I'm staying in.

I read that about the lines too. Some said they called to vote for Chris and got a "thank you" from another contestant. I'm not sure how they could happen unless they just dialed the wrong number to begin with. I guess we'll see.

I ate an egg and some toast for dinner and am now drinking some coffee to warm up. I keep walking by the thermostat and it's on 70, so I turn it up. A few hours later it's back to 70. I'll have to check the programming but I don't think Judd would have set it that far down.

There's nothing on tonight that I usually watch, so I'll have to find something to do tonight. I do have a book that I started this afternoon, so maybe I'll just read. See you all tomorrow.

nikki, do you think we'll ever figure out where "lost" is going? whatever happened to the monster who killed the pilot?

vickie, that would be something if they brought chris back, wouldn't it? we'll just be gone fri-sat. this competition is just "for fun." we're taking stick bows and arrows and absolutely no high tech gear. this will be the type shooting that i will come home happy if i don't lose all my arrows. :lol: our next "serious" competition with all the high gear whistles and pulleys will be the montana senior olympics. (oops! i said the "senior" word again! :lol:) after that, we will just be doing the stick bow shoots till fall. (is this too muich info?)

kathy, i'm heading over to american idol's website to see if i can find out any scoop.

angela, it's good to have you back. we're survivor fans, too. sure am anxious to see what happens tonight.

right now, i'm so full (again!) it's hard to imagine i could possibly have a loss in the am. i will try to get back on here tomorrow after wi before we leave. if i don't see you before--have a wonderful weekend.

i will be here before mother's day.

Hey chickies! Glad to see everyone chiming in tonight. I hope that Saundra is doing well too. Maybe she is on her trip??

Sandra, speaking of trips, I hope that you have a great time this weekend. And no, it wasn't too much info, because I was going to ask the same thing Vickie did. :) I hope that you all have a great time.

Vickie, you sound like you are in much better spirits. A nice do and a great dinner will do that to a girl. ;)

Angela, you'll win over the eating! You are so inspiring. I hope that someday I'll be on maintenance too!

Niki, oh, I wish you lived closer. I have never found a stylist that I really felt I "connected" with. I'm terrible with hair and need someone who can tell/show me what to do.

Kathy, gee whiz you got a lot done today. I am thinking that b-12 sounds pretty fantastic. I need something to help me fight my fatigue from the nasty job I have. I think I'll look into it, thanks. I hope you don't freeze. :coolsnow:

Frouf, good luck tomorrow. I'm sure it will all work out just fine. Hope you have a good time!

Well I tried to "take a walk" in our backyard tonight with Murphy and he was so wild I came back in after about five minutes. Something must have been roaming around in our yard and he was sniffing like crazy. Oh speaking of that, you all won't believe what we saw last night. OK here's the story (you know me and stories):

We had Murph on the leash around 11pm or so. DH was standing on the deck holding his leash. He kept looking in the neighbors yard with his ears all up, then he would jump back up on the deck like he was scared. Finally I took the leash and started walking him around the yard. I saw him looking in the same direction, and he looked like he was about to bolt. I grabbed the leash tight and looked to see what it was. Something was walking right towards us, but all I could see was what looked like the face of a cat. Then it turned and I could see it's whole body--it was a FOX!!! I turned and high-tailed Murphy into the house. He was scared of it. Then DH and I watched it walk along the creek bank until we couldn't see it any more. Isn't that wild??

Wow have I ever written a novel. Have a great night gals! I'm going to go watch the Office finale.

A FOX?? Good grief, Melissa, I would have wet myself! :lol: That would have scared me to death!

Speaking of animals, Bridge the cat just went out and then Shaun heard a bunch of yowling ... he went out to see what's going on and can't find him. Shaun worries about the animals more than anyone else, I think. Probably because he missed them while he was living in the apartment, and since he's here so much he's alone with them more than we are. Anyway, I hope he's okay.

I went out at 3:30 today and sat in the sun until 4:00. I am such a TV hog -- you won't believe the reason I picked 3:30. It's because usually I watch Judge Alex then but the rerun is on at midnight and since I'm alone I can stay up and watch TV for as long as I want. :lol: I organized it so that I wouldn't miss Judge Alex. Now tell me, how lame is that? Anyway, I have a teeny sunburn in spite of the cooler temps. It was probably high 70s but the sun was definitely shining.

Hopefully Saundra will show up soon. Maybe she's busy with her DS's new house?

while waiting on survivor to come on, we watched last night's american idol again. other than the shock, the music was good last night. they could do elvis song severy week if it were up to me.

just saw where chris's being voted off is on fox news tonight. they interviewed ace. he's predicting elliott to win now that chris's off. ace was shocked at chris's being voted out.

melissa, that's neat about your seeing a fox. is there a chance you had deer in your yard last night? that might be what murph's smelling today. well, maybe it was the fox, of course. was your home empty awhile? the fox might have a litter nearby.

kathy, i hope bridge is all right. that was a quick sunburn, wasn't it? i completely understand about tv programs. we do the same thing.

I want to go to lolo land and loll around the hot springs! I so need a rest and that sounds like such a nice place! Have a great time Sandra and think of me while you're lolling!

Niki - so explain to Vickie and me why it is IMPOSSIBLE to ever replicate the job done by the hairstylist? Is it some secret code thing? do you use special pixie dust? I swear if I could I'd keep my hairstylist at my house 24/7!

I am so anxious for my appt on sat and can't wait to enjoy the gorgeous results - at least before I mess it up myself! ha ha ha

Melissa - I would have been freaked out by a fox - as was Murphy! Any other critters roaming about?

Kathy - I agree you do more with your injury than a normal person does - I sure hope you were wearing sunscreen! We are having big dark looming clouds and gret whooshing winds all evening and it sure 'smells' like it's going to pour! Dh was so nice to clear out my side of the garage (full of gardening equipment and drums and wheelbarrow) so I was able to scoot by the HUGE pile of topsoil still on the driveway and park indoors. I was fearful of getting in the car in the morning w/dd as her hair and makeup will already be 'done' and don't want the costumes or luggage getting wet - now if I can get into the underground parking we should be fine once we get there.

Now get a load of this - her gf also in her dance class/school - calls tonight to ask if we can drive her to the competition in the morning (so what happened to the parents I wonder?). I found this really weird? We have known about the competition for at least a month now and I would think as a parent you would have planned this out? I asked dd where her parents were? Says they are teachers and they are working tomorrow!!! THIS MAKES ME CRAZY??? I work too and I took the day off? Can't understand why the night before this poor child is calling asking for a lift? Of course I don't mind taking her (yes it means leaving even earlier) but I wish she had asked like WEEKS AGO? (I will try and find out if there was an emergency or something?)

DD had dance photos taken tonight (took about 2.5 hours) - dropped her off - bought 12 tickets for the recital - and then we went out for dinner where I feasted on extremely non-core items.

The problem I am sure i have discovered is TIREDNESS - I felt so depressed and blue on the way home - not sure why - come in the house and immediately start ranting and raving about the dishwasher not being loaded and run - and why is ds' jacket not hung up? and why has dd left her school stuff on the living room floor? Wow - I start listening to myself and I am almost in tears?

So I asked dh (and little ds of course) to come with me - dh of course was going to drive once he realized I needed help! After dinner we killed some time by going to this fun fair in the strip mall parking lot across the street - little ds had a blast on the little alligator roller coaster - the spinning strawberries, and the motorcycle ride!

I think I know where I am going tomorrow - but all depends know on one way streets and if I can find the entrance to the parking garage - keeping fingers crossed!

I sure need to get to sleep now!

Good Morning Chicks! Today the weather seems more like November; gray, rainy, cold. I was smart enough to plan to stay home today. We have nothing on our calendar and I'm happy about that. I'll be doing more laundry and cleaning but that's ok.

Poor Frouf! You do sound so tired and stressed. It's very kind of you to give the GF a ride. Those parents should have called and thanked you. My fingers are crossed that you are already safe, sound, dry, and happy at your destination. I'm sure some of the stress and tiredness came from work and your body's reaction to your dinner. I always feel VERY tired after eating non-Core. I wonder why that is. Also, my Mother told me that perimenopause/menopause symptoms include those alot like PMS. Sometimes I listen to myself ranting a bit and can not believe it's me. Maybe your hormones are a bit haywire? I don't remember how long you'll be gone today. I hope you'll be home and relaxing tonight and that you definitely have an easier weekend then last.

Melissa, holy cow! I would have fainted. Check out the lanscaping stores/nursurys in your area. I'm sure they'll have something you can spray around the perimeter of your fence that will keep the fox away. Fox/coyotes will definitely attack dogs. They are beautiful but I understand your concern for yourselves and Murphy. The spray won't hurt them, just repel them. I love everyone's stories. It doesn't bother me how long a post goes. Probably because mine are always so long! :o :D

Kath, I hope Bridge is ok! Our cats never get outside because I'd be frantic. It's nice to hear that Shaun has that tender side. How's he feeling? I'm guessing the antibiotic you had did the trick? I hope you enjoyed your Judge show last night. Jim likes them alot too. I watch them if they're on. They're kind of like a train wreck.....I can't look away once I start watching!

Sandra, wasn't AI something? I feel sorry for Chris. Maybe what Kathy heard is true. Maybe his fans that follow him closely thought he was getting to overconfident. I heard he got offerred a job with a band that I never heard of (because I'm old!) on Extra last night. I asked Jim to record the rerun for me but I haven't seen it yet. I'd buy his recordings. I'm a rock and roll girl, through and through. I hope you have loads of fun on your trip. See you Saturday night....or Sunday morning!

I'm making a new baked chicken recipe tonight with oatmeal. I'll post it if it turns out good. For dessert, I'm making Melissa's dreamsicle. I can't wait. How sad is that! I'm off to post my menu now. I'll be back later for sure.

Vickie, make sure you blend it really well. I noticed that some of my jello is kind of chunky. :D

I have to reread the recipe. Should I use a handmixer or do you just stir it?

Wow, it is raining cats & dogs here, got drenched going to the bus stop this morning which is in front of my house. My poor Lilac bush is drooping so bad.
I ordered a pair of Halfiger Slippers ( $49.00 ouch), they have arch support, I read all the reviews and seems everyone who bought them loves them. I walk around barefoot at home all day which is not good for me, so I figured they should help me with my foot problem. I also ordered the New Balance Inserts, so hopefully using both will give me some relief.

Vickie I don't know if I would work in a salon again, it just doesn't appeal to me anymore, I did it for many years in my younger days and had a ball(flirted with the cute male customers :o ), use to do 11 hr shifts with no problem. I think I got spoiled being a SAHM for 7 yrs now. Once my daughter starts Kindergarten in 2008, I may do it part time while they are in school.

Sandra I want to go to lolo to , it sounds so relaxing, I am way overdue for a Vacation, My last one was Sesame Place last summer & needless to say was not very relaxing. Lost has me very confused, but I am still addicted to it.

Melissa if I was closer to you, I would love to do your hair.

frouf us stylist have a ancient chinese secret ;) . It is hard to do your own hair,when a stylist does your hair she or he gets alot of volume by lifting the root, did you ever notice when you get your hairstyled it is really poufy for a while. Once the root is lifted the style stays in all day.

Kathy how relaxing to lay in the sun, i sometimes watch Judge Judy, She gets her point across doesn't she.

Vickie it calls for a hand mixer after adding the pudding, but maybe I just didn't do it long enough. Who knows? I had some last night. It is so sweet I can't eat too much at a time, but I guess that's a good thing!

Hi ladies,I am making a ham tonight for dinner and it is the butt portion, is that a Core food, please say yes :^:

Good morning! I'm finally up but about to get ready to leave for my hair appointment. Judd will be home around 2:30 and we're going to get new cell phones. He lost ours somewhere on the AF base this week but we had already been looking at getting new ones. He usually just uses the OnStar phone in his truck because he doesn't sit and chat on the phone, just calls home to say this or that, so the truck phone is ordinarily sufficient. However, since we have to get one, we're just going to go ahead and get two.

I really slept poorly last night, and then didn't wake up until 10. I have a sore spot in my mouth, like a tooth or something, but it does this from time to time then quits. I'm not going to get it checked out right now because I just added up my medical bills and my portion, so far, is about $1100. I can't pay that AND a big dental bill right now. Even the best dental insurance, which we apparently have according to everyone else, is crappy and pays hardly anything. I'll tough it out as long as possible.

A lady we work with is having a baby shower tomorrow. I'm not invited because we're also having one AT work; this one is for her friends who don't work with us. Anyway, a lot of our former co-workers who transferred to other places are back in town for tomorrow's shower and tonight we're having a BBQ at Judd's friend Jon's house. I'm going to take my Coke Zero and Light Ruffles, and just have a plain hot dog and THAT'S ALL. Scale this morning was 140.2.

Niki, all I know about the ham is that it says "lean ham." Does the butt have fat on it? I know mine does. :o Enjoy your rain though, in spite of getting soaked this morning. I'd still like to see more rain in this area but then again, I'm so easily depressed that maybe it wouldn't be a good thing.

Vickie, enjoy your quiet day! It's certainly been a long time since you had nothing on the calendar! What a great day to stay in though, nice and dark and raining. There I go again with the rain envy.

Bridge showed up around midnight last night and wasn't limping so maybe he was the winner of the fight.

Melissa, are you off today? I seem to remember something like that; or maybe it's a half day or something. Anyway, I was watching the news last night and they were showing a bobcat that was walking around in a neighborhood. It reminded me of you. If you keep seeing the fox, you should take pictures and send them in to the news station. It seems to be odd enough to sight them in neighborhoods that it's news. Although, with what looks like a nature reserve behind you, it might be common to see things like that.

Well ... I guess I'll go get ready. The appointment is at noon. I'm not sure when I'll be back but I WILL BE BACK.

My butt has alot of fat on it . (haha) ;) I gues I will try to trim all the fat of the Ham butt before I cook it, shame I can't trim the fat off mine :D

i'm typing fast here so there may be typos. went to wi and lost .6. the meeting was about activity. this came at a good time for me. i'm getting back into being active. yippee!!!!!!!!

frouf, wish you could come loll with me. also wish you could come hike the mountain with me tomorrow. you could walk right behind me and give pushes on the steep parts. my guess is the parents kept trying to get the day off but weren't able. schools are pretty tough about that this close to the end of school. i even had to miss a whole week of a college class one time. (and that was a 6 week course) i was lucky that the course was in education and the prof was understanding.

frouf, have a wonderful time tomorrow. i know life is difficult with teenagers but you two are building some memories with the dance competitions. are you permitted to take photos? i know it's not permissible at plays but am not sure about dances.

vickie, i'm a little bit country and whole lot rock n roll. (heard that in a barbara mandrell song) ai's cd is coming out soon (end of may) and chris will be singing "walk the line" on it.

let us know how the new chicken recipe is. a gf gave me 2 boxes of ww oatmeal. she didn't like it.

nikki, i wish you could go, too. we're anticipating great weather, lots of friends, and a lot of fun. tonight we're roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. i'm feeling like a kid. haven't cooked over an open fire in eons. normally, when we go rv'ing i have cooked ahead and we reheat in the microwave. this time--no way!! we're really, really camping. well, we do still have beds, showers, refrigerator, microwave, etc.... but we are cooking outside tonight.

kathy, let us know how your hair appt goes. have fun tonight. we're having "dogs", too.

well, i'm outa here. have a good evening. i'll be back tomorrow night or sunday.

happy mother's day, all.

Congrats on your loss, Sandra! I know you're excited about it! Enjoy your trip and be careful.

My hair is awesome! I love it so much, and she did a great job of fixing it. It sure helps to make me feel better. Judd's on his way home and we're going to get the phones, then he has a few things to do, then we'll go to that thing tonight I guess.

I am really hot right now and trying to cool off. My ear hurts too so I found a Rx of decongestant that I'll take. When I got it (a few months ago) it was because of an earache so hopefully it'll work.

I'm off to see if I can find some lunch now. See you all later!

Hi all! I hope that you're doing well today. I'm just getting home and trying to do some stuff around the house.

I'm way behind here. I'll catch up later.

CONGRATS Sandra!! :twirly:

Afternoon chickies,,,,,,
its finally stopped raining here after 4 days...I can actually see something yellow wayyyyyyyyy up in the sky!! The kids at work have been so restless being cooped up all week.
Have fun camping Sandra,,,Im so jealous..but its way too cold here still for us. My dd wants to go camping when she comes for a visit the end of June. I cant wait.
Got a walk in wed night in between rain drops...felt good.
We live in the bush..as we call it...we have seen more wildlife in town....
we had a moose and a calf walk right down our street
when I was into walking faithfully every night , I would meet up with a fox every time, just sitting int he middle of the road, like he was waiting for me.
-last summer we had a bear walk into our back of our house..its like a shed ..he was dragging our garbage out. He was HUGE!!
- dh sees two to three moose every day he drives to work
As much as we get used to it we still get excited when it happens though.
its amazing the wildlife we have here......when i sit by my pond in the summer, it attracts birds, toads, chipmunks and squirrels. (they llike to come for a drink) It can get quite busy if Im sitting quiet enough.
I get more excited seeing a big mall then I do seeing a moose...haha guess Im a country bumpkin.

Hey Chicks! I have been SOOOOO busy today! I did about 4 loads of laundry, baked Jim's tollhouse birthday cookies, worked on my medical expense project, made the dreamsicle dessert, and I just put dinner in the oven. Whew!

I hope dinner turns out good. It's dijon mustard rubbed on the chicken, then it's dredged in quick cook oatmeal that has all kinds of spices on it. The chicken gets placed on a Pam coated cookie sheet and then the chicken gets sprayed again before it goes into the oven to bake. I'm hopeful! And the best news is NOOOOO tomatoes!

Melissa, thanks for the tip on the dreamsicle. Thanks to you it set beautifully and is really creamy just like mousse. I can't wait to try it. You'll be busy around your house for a good long time. How GREAT does that sound.....your house!

Niki, I never heard of slippers with arch support. How exciting is that! Do they have a website? Maybe I'll ask for some at Christmas. I'm always barefoot and my heels are always killing me. I try to wear my birkies but I don't like to walk on the carpeting with shoes that I've worn outside. Slippers would be great. I hope your ham was good. I'm sure it would have tasted better with all the fat. But sadly, as you know already, the butt isn't Core. I'm sure it was Core enough with the fat cut off. Yum....I grew up on pork butt!!!!

Kath, well....let's see a picture of your cute self! I should have taken one of myself yesterday with the Stylist's do. Lord only knows I'll never replicate it again! I hope you got a great new phone and went out to eat somewhere fun as long as you were out. Ok....don't make me crazy now with that sore spot in your mouth. Could you just have someone look at it already. I'm a little paranoid with my husband's situation. Now I worry that everything could be serious. If they say it's nothing then you are free to ignore it. I had a sore in my mouth recently and my Doctor said it was just a virus. I told him I felt better that he looked at it. It only cost me $15 for the reassurance. You'll have a great time at the shower and it sounds like you have a great eating plan. I'm SOOOO impressed that you are still 140. I believe you'll be able to hang on to it too! I hope the decongestant worked.

Sandra, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: I am so proud and happy for you that your hard work is paying off. You give me inspiration! Hope you're having fun. We will miss you.

Patti, we are supposed to have rain through next Thursday! :dizzy: I can't bear the thought but nothing I can do about it. I couldn't live with wildlife. I'm not an urban girl but definitely suburban!

Gotta go...there's a bell ringing for me. I'll be back in the morning! Have great evenings.

Hey vickie, the butt was quite delicious even with the fat trimmed off. My kids seemed to enjoy it also, my son is such a picky eater.

Here is the link for the slippers;
http://www.shoebuy.com/sb/s.jsp/r_ss.../p_1/st_102076

And I have a coupon code that is 10% off, type in fabsavings10

Niki, thanks! I probably can't buy them right now since I've had an expensive month and another one coming up in June. I can't wait to hear how you like them. My feet get hot easily. I'll be interested in hearing if they wool makes your feet feel hot. I also can't wear wool (like unlined waistbands make me itch). I'd like to know if they feel itchy to you. I may just give them a try anyway if you don't think they're too hot.

I'm glad the pork was good. I LOVE pork.

Quiet tonight chicks! I'm off to bed.

CONGRATS SANDRA - on your great loss ! You go girl! Hope you are having fun in lololand - I just LOVE hot dogs over an open fire - reminds me of camp when I was younger! ...and don't get me going on roasted marshmallows! YUM!

Kathy - have fun at the shower - don't you just love it when your hair turns out great (I have it from a good source that it's the pouf that holds it in place). Tomorrow I shall be poufy froufy ha ha ha (except that it's going to rain again!).

Glad some of you are seeing sunshine - but it's miserable here - and now pouring harder than ever - and slanting like! Took dd and ds to a movie (cross town of course) and driving back was a bit stressful due to all the rain and poor visibility!

Melissa - any more critter sightings? I agree w/Vickie you should try and find something to deter them from coming on your property!

As for this morning - well we got there okay (only drizzling a bit) but there is only ONE visible entrance to the parking garage and due to the dance competition there was a two block traffic jam with cars backed up trying to get in! Not fun.

At least we had enuf time (started inching in around 9:15 am and girls would only be on at around 11:30). So here we all are inching our way slowly and surely to the ticket booth - and 3 lanes converging into one! Seems a lot of discussion and finger pointing going at at ticket booth. We are trying to be patient of course.

I am hugging the bumper of this big white pickup in front of me as I get closer (to nirvana ha ha) and I see the guy carrying out the LOT FULL SIGN!!!! PANIC PANIC! The girls and I just screeching inside the car - no no no. I am literally glued to the car in front of me and I swear to God - as I pull closer - almost there - the parking lot guy puts the LOT FULL SIGN BEHIND MY VAN!!!! So I am somewhat reliieved but feel SO BAD for everyone behind me - esp mom of another dancer - she had to drive all the way back home as her dd forgot her costume 'hat' - and now she coudn't get into the lot - and she did kinda let me in front of her (altho I was there way before her!). Anyhow they are double parking cars everywhere - had to leave my keys...and my dd went back to the other mom's van and got the hat to bring in in case she didn't make it! Such adventures and ulcers!

The venue is pretty icky - no real dressing rooms this time - just one big room for all the girls and each dance school seemed to mark off their own areas. It was also this crappy temporary/portable stage - and it's huge - very wide and acoustics in room very bad!

Anyhow the GREAT NEWS IS DD'S DANCE GOT DYNAMIC GOLD (equivalent of high gold in other competitions and one less than platinum) I swear they do better and better at each competition! The worst part was one of the dancers fell (on her butt) - she looked kinda surprised at first but jumped up smiling and continued dancing - what a trooper - of course I later saw her running off the stage crying and looking for her mom - poor thing! Bad news is I was eating toast w/jam for breakfast - then a brownie later on! I think it was all that stress - and being near a major food court didn't help!

I am pretty sure they can get a platinum for their Tainted Love sr jazz dance - only problem is two girls are away so they have to literally rechoreograph part of it so there are no 'holes' - I am stressing about this already. At least tomorrow night should be easier for parking?

Came home around 2:30 pm and had a NAP - yes - altho I didn't sleep much with phone ringing and kids interruptions. Dh went to his jazz gig tonight which is why I decided to take dd and little ds to movies (big ds gone to INXS concert tonight!!!).

Hair appt tomorrow at 1:15 - roadie equipement work from 4-5 pm then back to the competition around 6 pm for 8:30 dance slot! Is it really mother's day on Sunday? :dizzy:

Frouf, your life is SO exciting compared to mine! I'm happy for mine to be calm though. I don't think I have the nervous system to live yours. I'm glad everything went well and that you got to park. See....sometimes things do work out. Congratulations to Emily! I hope she was happier this week? Will you have time/energy to enjoy Mothers Day?

I'm REALLY going to bed now. I was playing card games.

Hi everyone! I feel like I've missed a lot here.

Kathy, I hope that you have fun with your old co-workers. Congrats on the scale being, and staying, down. What a great feeling. Oh, and we don't have a nature reserve behind us, it's another subdivision! There is some greenspace near our house, but it's not enough that one would expect to see a fox. It's kind of scary. I'll be glad when we get a fence put up.

Vickie, I'm glad that your dreamsicle turned out so well. How did you get it so smooth? Mine is definitely not mousse-like! It sounds like you had a good day and I'm glad.

Frouf, how did it go today?

Patti, whoa do you ever have some wildlife! I don't know if I could get used to that. I can handle cute and fuzzy critters, but bears? I can't imagine.

Well I think I'm going to find a snack and maybe do some more around the house. DH is still at church tonight.

Frouf, what a day! Bless your heart. I'm glad that things ended up well though and that you got a chance to rest, at least a little bit, this afternoon.

OK here I am and you're all in bed!
I must confess I didn't have a very good eating day today. I think it's TOM-related.
I finally made a hair appointment for myself. Tomorrow morning at 9:15. I'm excited not to look like a shaggy dog any more. ;)
Alright, guess I'll go find something to do with myself. Good night everyone!

Hey, all. We got home around midnight, watched TV for about two minutes, then turned off the light and went to bed. Not to sleep, mind you, but to bed. I laid there for what seemed like a week and finally decided to get up. It's 5:30 and I just took *one* pain pill. I'm telling you what, this pain is so indescribable that I'm starting to feel like there's something wrong with me. My whole leg hurts up to my thigh, and the foot burns and aches and throbs with every heartbeat. And I have just about had it, so Monday I'm calling the doctor to complain. Yeah, like he can do something about it, but maybe they can give me something different (like you've ALL suggested in the past). I can't work while on these drugs, not that they're all that effective anyway, but I also can't work while in pain. AARRGGGHH!!

We had a good time tonight though. It was SO nice to get out and see people, even if it is mostly people I'll be seeing Monday at work anyway. Jon lives on a golf course, and so we were in the backyard for a lot of it, even after dark, because they were doing night golf. If you've never seen it (and I hadn't) it's just sooo cool! The balls light up and flicker, then there are colored neon markers along the fairway and around the greens. Now Judd is wanting to go play at night, of course.

I should get Kate to take a pic of my hair and if I do, I'll post it. She's coming over sometime in the afternoon. Sometime Saturday morning we have to go vote for city elections, go to the cell phone store since we ran out of time before the party and didn't go, and then Judd has golf at 1:00. Saturday night is Mavericks playoff game so we'll be plunked in front of the TV all night.

And that's my life! Exciting, huh?