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?)

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.

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.

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. 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! ) 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.