Frouf, did you like the movie? It got 3 out of 4 stars and now Jim is saying he isn't sure if he wants to go or not. I hope you got to the library and now have some great books to read over the weekend. Did DS take some out with his new card? Has he inherited Momma's love of reading? I truly hate TOM and how it makes me feel. I still have at least 10 days before I have to worry about it.

Kath, I'm glad your heart settled down. I know what you mean about being fair in a sunny locale. Jim and I went to Sarasota for our engagement trip to watch the White Sox Spring Training and I watched him blister in the sun even with sunscreen on. Of course, we were using something ridiculous, like 4 when we should have been using 30. We learned. Jim is even fairer than me. I hope you got some rest and relief from the pain. Your dinner at the grill sounds great and very Core! I've never looked at the rest of the store at Walmart. I usually just buy foods, drugs, cleaning supplies. I could use some sheets. Jim is spoiled now and likes at least 300 plus thread count.

Melissa, welcome home! We did miss you and I know Aaron did too. I hope you had a great evening and a wonderful homecoming. Was Murph happy to see you or did he give you the cold shoulder?

Sandra, I would be SO excited if my Doctor was following Core. How great did that make you feel that you are following a program that your Doctor thinks is good enough to follow himself. What a great support system he will be. Did you all swap recipes?

Rose, did you see Da Vinci Code? I'd be interested in your opinion too. Gold Canyon does have a website that you can order from. I wouldn't though because you need to smell the scents to know whether or not you like them. I don't know if they ship to Canada. They sure don't advertise alot. I found out about them when I went to a show at my library where all home party companies had booths. You could buy their products without having to have a home party. I liked that.

Ok chicks! I can eat breakfast now. I'm going to make a menu thread and then go eat. I'll be back later.

I know I was really hungry....but I just ate fresh blueberries in my shredded wheat and bran for the first time and it was GREAT! I suppose it helps that I was really hungry.

I'm off to catch up on DVR and work on my paperwork. I'll check in on you all later.

Morning! :sunny: There is so much I could be doing today, I'm not even sure where to start.

Frouf, I'm glad that you and dh had a chance to go out to a movie and relax a little bit. Sounds like you have been busy and stressed!

Vickie, Murphy was very glad to see me. He jumped all over me for quite awhile. It sounds like you did as good as possible at the Chinese place. There is always so much salt, I'm sure the "gain" is a result of that.

I'm worried because we started that "biggest loser" competition at work (and guess who started it...me...) and now I've actually gained weight since then. I've been more active but my eating has been terrible through moving and whatnot.
I do have to say that I did pretty good at the conference. It was a lot of country cooking--I ate a lot of salad bar and grilled chicken. I even avoided the desserts on the buffet and drank a ton of water. I was pretty proud of myself.

OK I'm going to get something done around this house. DH really didn't have time to do much while I was gone, although he did hang up some of our faux wood blinds. It's a disaster though!! Talk to you all later.

Melissa, you'll be busy in your house for quite a while. It's hard to eat well when you are in upheaval and while travelling. Start now. You'll catch up.

Good morning! I'm about to get going on my errands but thought I'd stop in first.

Vickie, I go to the big Wal-Mart about once a year. We have something called Neighborhood Market here that is Wal-Mart but only groceries, nothing else. It's a small store that reminds me of how grocery stores used to be. I just hate going to the big one so that's why I don't! These sheets will be for two guest rooms and frankly, I don't care about TC on their sheets! Terrible of me, I know! MIL/FIL buy our sheets for mine and Judd's bed because for some reason, they are sheet fanatics. They must have given us four sets this year and all are very high count. I'm also spoiled and don't think I could go back if I tried. Another reason I wanted to go to big WM was to buy a wrought iron and wood bench for the back patio. Judd needs to pick it out though so I'll drag him with me whenever he finishes mowing.

Mavs lost last night so we go to a game 7 and it will be in San Antonio. NOT happy about that but oh well! At least our suspended player will be back.

This party tonight shouldn't be too bad eating-wise. They always have a big spread and I'm sure there will be plenty of vegetables, boiled shrimp, fruit ... things like that. Tomorrow I'm going to clean out the freezer and fridge and then hit the grocery store. And THEN I'm going to get Judd to grill for the week -- like chicken, burgers, sausage, hot dogs. It'll be things to take for lunch, things for the kids to eat, and then I'll have the chicken for dinner, either to eat or slice on salads.

Okay, off to see what sort of trouble I can get into. Everybody have a good day.

Kathy, I know what you mean about the guest bedrooms. We only have the high TC in our room. I still may check out Walmart next time I go. We buy ours from QVC when they are the TSV. A bench sounds really nice. I sure do neglect my yard. Good Luck to your Mavs and have a great time at your party tonight. I'll be watching DVR'd TV although I should be cleaning. Plenty of time to start that tomorrow!

No Sandra. I thought I saw her "yolk".

kathy, you sound so tired in your post. i understand about that heat. most folks don't realize how thick the air is there from all the humidity. it's like being in a sauna. be careful not to overdo it and stay inside as much as possible.

happy birthday to judd!!

melissa, it's good to see you back. i'm anxious to hear all about your trip. a closet organizer? sounds like something i need. (you know how i copy you.) thanks for calling me sexy. i bought a new skirt/top yesterday. when the grands saw me try it on, they said i looked like a schoolteacher. :lol: i was one for about 30 years. guess it still shows.

frouf, i'm dying to see the davinci code, too. just finished the book. we're planning to go next week. i hate to rub it in but i haven't had tom in almost 10 years.

kathy, i have 2 laptops but haven't figured how to put either on the wireless internet. it would prob be a lucy story if i tried. do you have to have a special account?

kathy, the grands and i went to walmart last night. i got a cute broom skirt, long top, and huge belt. sure had fun. let us know what you get.

good morning, vickie. your dinner sounds good. i'm hungry this am, too. we had a large dinner at cracker barrel last night. i need to go edit my yesterday's menu. i had a lot of wpa's. i am excited my doctor is on core. we were just mainly meeting each other this time as he's new to town replacing my former pcp. he said he's going to check on meetings. i think it would be kewl if we were in the same one. now wouldn't that be a great way to really get to know him?

melissa, you've had too much going on lately to even think about trying to lose weight. now that life's settling down you'll be able to get back on track.

we get our sheets at penneys now. we are addicted to the 400 count ones. we only have 2 beds so we don't have to buy a lot of sheets. well, we have 3 if you count the trailer.

the grands are still sleeping. curtis is alone at the table. guess i'd best go eat with him and keep him company. i'll be back later.

saundra, are you home yet?

i have to tell ya'll. for some reason this am it really really feels like we're sitting around a table chatting.

have a good day. i'll be back later for some more girl time.

Sandra, I've never had more than 350! 400 sounds decadent. I'm hungry for lunch already. I think I'll go snack.

vickie, i get the sheets at penneys for half price. i have to tell you--we're spoiled.

Oh dear I wrote a long post and it went to cyber space.
Good to see you back safe and sound Melissa. Now, I hope Murphy is your dog. You said, "He jumped all over me" hee hee.

Kathy I hope it is not as hot in Orlando as it is in Texas next week our daughter and family are gong to Disney World for the week. They usually go with us to California to Disney Land but I am not able to go until the end of June and they have to go now as it is holiday time for them. I can not get insurance until the end of June(well I could but it would cost me a fortune) They are going to notice a big difference in cost as they usually travel with us on our Air Canada passes.

Froufie, it was you I think, that went to see Da Vinci Code. Did you like it? I was going but the crowds were terrible. I will wait until it slows down a bit.
We watched a movie at home last night.

Tonight we are going to the auction. Have any of you people used a Magic Bullet? I might buy one if they have them tonight. He usually has some. This fellow buys stores our when they go out of business.

Vicki it is too bad the food was not the best. Don't you hate paying out money for food that you are not crazy about? I do think that Chinese food does make you retain water.

Sandra, school teacher, hee hee. Bet you had to laugh. It must be nice to be buying smaller sizes.

Well good folks must go wash my hair and think about what to eat before we go. It starts at 5 pm
blue Skies,
Donna

Hey Kath, be sure to watch the baseball highlights tonight. It'll give you a good feeling for what it's like to have two baseball teams in the same town and a HUGE rivalry. There was a fight today between the Sox and Cubs. Amazing. It involved my favorite play at the plate between two Catchers. Of course, bad boy AJ was involved!

Da Vinci code was very good - basic premise of the story but a few parts missing and/or shortened - I am wondering if you had not read the book if you might find it more confusing? The book gives much more historical and background information. All in all very well done tho!

Got up a 10:30 due to phonecall from gf in Toronto - after talking to her about things I just felt like crying - which I did - and w/TOM here I just feel so blue - never mind the cramps and bloating - not a happy Froufie today!

Had breakfast (bagel, cream cheese and smoked salmon) then finally took little ds to the library to get his own card - he was so excited and very proud of himself! the funniest was him signing the back of his card - made a mistake with the last name - and tried to fix it - it is so cute and funny! Says he is keeping the card in his 'safe' at home. There is also an automatic checkout at the library so I showed him how to use that - very thrilling for a 7 yr old - took out 4 books for himself and a dvd on the space shuttle (still claims he shall be a future astronaut).

Dd getting ready to go to dad's house (after sleepover at her friends) - I have to drive her cuz he is having vision problems again! And it's a very yucky rainy gray day out there - sure matches my mood!

Nothing else planned - instead of doing garden work - dh worked on his 'basement cleanup project' which is helpful - I went thru a couple of boxes of 'knick knacks' and will give some away.

Kathy - have fun tonight - the spread does sound yummy - sorry you couldn't sleep - - did you get to nap? how was the walmart trip?



Vickie - how about you? Sure hope you got a nap in there somewhere! I am feeling tired now (went to bed at 2 am and woke up at 10:30).

Melissa - I agree that it's hard to concentrate on the eating with all the organizing and moving you've been doing - hang in there!

Sandra - have fun w/the grands - any plans?
Rose - my gf has a magic bullet and just loves it! And I don't think it's that hot yet in Florida? We went to WDW last July - never again in the summer - talk about walking into a sauna! UGH!

Time to chauffeur!

Hey Chicks! I have been in the bathroom ALL day. I hope it's all the excess water coming out from the Chinese food. I know....TMI! Did I tell you how proud I was of myself that I didn't eat ANY rice? No nap for me. I've been working on the budget. I just got online to make a transfer and decided to check in. I believe there is a buble bath in my immediate future. I might nap there.

My food is marinating and I'm making an easy dinner tonight.

Rose/Kathy, I could not stand the sauna effect. Humidity really knocks me out. I'd be inside all the time.

Frouf, did you get any good advice or different perspective from GF. After all, she and you other GF know your DH and I'm thinking they might have some valuable insight. I'm sorry you're so blue. I hope I never had to go through what you are dealing with. Neither Jim nor I read Da Vinci Code. He is still trying to decide if he wants to go. Reviewers are saying that Hanks performance was "wooden".

Rose, I don't know anyone who has the magic bullet, but it seems cool from the informercial.

rose, i'm having a blast buying clothes already. i know i need to stop till i get much much closer to goal. it's just so nice to "want" to buy clothes again. and i know this is all mental cuz i'm not really much smaller yet.

frouf, thanks for the info on the code. curtis and i will prob go see it next week (especially if it's raining). we didn't have any plans for the grands. however, they are both helping with the embroider projects. the little one chose what set to use and colored the sample copies so i'll know what colors to embroider. the older one (already had coloring done) learned how to embroider so she's in there using my stuff now practicing her backstitch on an old cuptowel. we'll have to go buy projects for them to embroider. next time they're here we'll all have looms and can work at the same time.

they'll be going home shortly. we've had a good visit. they are already talking about next weekend. grandpa is suggesting camping. i may need to save some energy for that one.

Lordy, what a day! We went to eat Mexican food (I don't think I even care anymore on the weekends), then to big WM. I got everything except for sheets, but that's okay since no guests are expected anytime soon. We came home and I dumped Judd out, then I left again and went to the gas station, Cato to buy a few tanks, several stores looking for a white belt that I didn't find, then went to get my hair fixed. I came home and got ready, now I'm waiting for Judd to get ready because his friend is coming over to ride with us tonight.

At lunch, there was a young couple with two baby/toddler boys. They were dressed alike and very cute, so I asked the mom if they were twins. She said they were 5-1/2 months apart -- they adopted and then found out she was pregnant right around the same time. The boys were dressed in White Sox shirts and then I looked at the dad, who was in a Bulls shirt. I asked if they were Southside, and he said yes that he had grown up in Bridgeport. I guess they've just lived here for a few months. The boys were just SO cute, probably one around a year and the other about 18 months old, I'd guess.

So Sandra, speaking of buying clothes, today I got a really cute white tank top that has a very low V-neck front, but in the V is woven strips of cloth so you can't really see the ta-tas. I like it. I also got another one that's turquoise and has some silver studs in a pattern but Judd vetoed that one, so it goes back. I have new silver sandals that I thought I could wear with it, but nooooooo. I might keep it anyway and wear it at times when I'm not around him. He ain't the boss o' me! :lol:

As for the sheets, MIL gets them at Tuesday Morning and they're usually in the 400 range. They are almost like satin they're so smooth. I can really tell the difference when I'm on other sheets now. She had gotten us some last summer, then two sets at Christmas, and then FIL bought some to put in with our Valentines gifts from them. They are big on giving gifts for every occasion.

Oh and speaking of them, MIL called last night and said that FIL's SIL (his brother's wife) had breast cancer, which we knew because she just had surgery last Tuesday for it, but they got the report that it was in the lymph nodes and quite advanced. Then his uncle, FIL's late sister's husband, has Stage IV lung cancer. That uncle's daughter (Judd's cousin) just left her husband this week as well. Good night, that's a lot of family news all at once. The aunt lives in Winchester KY and all others live in Cincinnati. I told Judd we should go visit.

Time to get ready to hit the party scene. ;) Yeah, right. I'm just hoping I can stay good to make up for a bad, yet tasty, lunch. If not though, I'm still hanging below 145 so that's all I care about.

kathy, sounds like you had a good day. where did you go for mexican food? my nephew is going to work at don pablo's this summer. have fun tonight!!

i finally figured it out. now i'll go delete the other copies of this photo.

Ohhhh....I want to know how. Sandra can you PM me?

Kathy, you were awful busy....but good busy. We have Tuesday Morning here. I've only been there once. I should go back some day. Your tops sound cute. I think you should keep them all. Sorry about all the bad family news. It seems like when it rains it pours.


I had my bubble bath and I'm now off to watch TV. Talk to you all tomorrow.

Wow - Kathy - a lot to take in for your family - good luck to those in a bad situation.

I have no idea of my thread count of my sheets - they are the pattern that matches the comforter/pillows, etc! that's all I know!

Sandra - I think it's wonderful that you are teaching the grands about embroidery - what a nice thing to do together - and I'm sure they will remember it for a long time to come. Definitely save up on your energy for next weekend!

Vickie - hope you had a good dinner - and did enjoy a bubble bath? I was actually also comtemplating the bathtub? A rarity for froufs - my face is broken out a bit (due to TOM) and I was thinking of find a mud mask (dd's bathroom is a good place to start!) - and steaming in the tub? I am suffering from TOM back pains and stomach pains and no position is comfortable for me right now.

I am laying low (on the computer) as I don't feel like I'm fit to be with people! Ended up going to the mall this afternoon with ds and dh as I was dropping off dd at her dad's she mentioned something about having to buy black capris from Old Navy for one of her dance costumes (now she tells me). Big confusion as to whether dance teacher was buying them or we had too - so instead of going to chapters for coffee treat - ended up at the mall where my depression took a big dive for the worse!

What is wrong with me? I found ONE pair of flared capris in black (I know she'll say they're not the right kind - yes I have the bill) then browsed around a bit getting more and more upset and discouraged? I do need a new pair of black pants/black jeans - as my stretch black denim straight leg (yes they are like a decade old) finally wore thru in the thigh area - but I just couldn't bring myself to buy anything.

Then I sit on a bench watching everyone walk by - they all look good - nice hair, makeup (I am 'naked") -and everyone has a waistline and is having a good time. I just want to cry - AT THE MALL!

Dh and dd show up - they get ice cream - I get an iced coffee - then home. Ate dinner even tho my tummy hurts (steak, baked potato, corn on the cob) and sf rice pudding for dessert - I still feel crappy tho.

dh is asking me to go downstairs to watch movie so I'll go see what's on!

Sorry to be such a downer :(

Hey now, don't apologize for that! You're certainly entitled to your feelings, no matter what they are. I just wish you felt better about things. I think you're exhausted and you know how everything seems worse when you're so tired. Maybe tomorrow will be better and your tummy won't hurt as much.

We were at the party and the cell phone rang. It was Erin saying something was wrong with the cat. They found a trail of blood leading from the laundry room to my bedroom, where the cat was. Then the cat ran to the family room coffee table and sat on the bottom shelf, bleeding more. They were cleaning up the first trail while he was bleeding in the family room, and when they went to get him from the coffee table, he ran under my bed. They cleaned up the coffee table and were trying to get him out from under my bed when they called. I told them we were leaving shortly and to try and get him out if they could. Five minutes later Shaun calls and says they've tried everything. We were out the door by then anyway, and when we got home the cat was out and still bleeding heavily. It seems as though it could have been the Border Collie who got him because it's a round puncture wound on his tail and back leg, which looks like a bite, and the Border has a lot of blood on her too. She has no cuts though, just blood on her fur where possibly it flew off of the cat onto her. Judd has taken the cat to the 24-hr emergency animal hospital. Poor guy was really wailing.

Judd just called from the hospital with his theory on what happened though. He thinks it could have been either Bindy (Border) or Zuki chasing him and one of them might have nipped or scratched him, but Bindy was the one who got blood on her since she's taller. We'll never know but I'm sure Judd would rather not spend his Saturday evening at an animal hospital and Bridge would rather not be in pain. He's still wailing and sorta hunkered down in the carrier.

Okay, well I'm going to try and get some sleep now. I am pretty worn out. Be back in the morning.

Hey! Where is everybody!

Here's a cat update: $440 and he still has to go to our regular vet tomorrow. They may have to amputate his tail because it's cool at the tip and not getting blood flow. Lovely, huh? Judd said at this rate, we won't be getting a vacation. It's times like this I wished we had credit cards! Okay, maybe not, but still these unexpected expenses are a killer.

Good Morning Chicks! I slept for 3 hours on the couch last night since I never did get that nap. Then I proceeded to go to bed at 11:00 and sleep until 7:30. I was plumb tuckered out.

Frouf, dear friend, I do SO wish that I lived closer to you. I'm sure some of your despair comes from the TOM hormones. I know it's more than that though. Do you ever see the therapist alone? I've never gone to a therapist, but if I were feeling as bad as you are, I think I'd consider going to talk with someone. At this point, it would be nice to hear what an objective, trained 3rd party has to say. All I want to do is defend you because you're my friend. It may be the only way to get your emotions and life back on track so that you can start to feel better. Kathy is right that you are exhausted. And no one helps you or seems to appreciate you. Worse yet, no one seems to be noticing the pain that you are in. I'm not a huge Dr. Phil fan (he'd hurt my feelings probably in the first 30 seconds....I'm a little sensitive), but he does say something alot that I think is valuable. He says "you teach people how to treat you" and then also "how's that working for you?". I don't know for sure what I'd do if I were in your situation because I've never had the huge responsibility of children or a husband who wasn't a full, participating partner. I do know that I'd be shouting for help from the rooftops. You should be happily enjoying your life. I suspect that it's not just the weight getting you down. I think that's just the final straw. I hope things get better for you soon. I believe you are a wonderful woman and deserve better than what you are going through right now. Please forgive my forty cents worth. It's just that I've come to like you so much and wish I could change it all for you.

Kathy, poor Bridge! I hope he doesn't have to lose part of his tail. You'll never know what really happened. I hate to think of the clean up project in your house today. It's a big ordeal when Cassie's toenails bleed and she runs through the house. Do you have somthing that works to get the blood out? $440 is a big unexpected expense for a month! Are you and Judd planning a vacation to someplace exotic?

Niki, how are you doing on program this week?

Saundra, are you back from vacation yet?

Jim is at the grocery stores getting us some supplies and food for dinner. It's going to be bone in pork chops, baked potato, and corn on the cob on the grill! I'm so excited because this will be our first grill of the season. Best of all, it means Jim cooks dinner. I'm not sure what I'm going to do today. My scale is still high this morning which is really depressing. I've exercised twice this week, consumed large amounts of water and other decaf beverages, and followed the healthy eating guidelines. I've carefully tracked my WPA's. I guess maybe my dinner portions got too big a couple of nights. I wasn't going to exercise today but maybe I should. I've got that weigh in tomorrow, darn it.

We were talking about going to Cozumel but since I can't dive, it would just to sit by the pool and eat, drink, and rest a whole lot. I don't know what we'll do now. Maybe we can still go but I guess it'll be up to the travel agent to find us something. We have a lady we've worked with for years because she used to plan the dive trips we organized for work.

As for cleanup, the kids had all the spots on the carpet cleaned up by the time we got home. That was a relief. He kept bleeding as Judd took him from the bedroom to the kitchen where I was waiting with the carrier but fortunately that was all on tile. It's kinda sick how they found out he was hurt though. They had gone to On The Border (mexican restaurant) and got takeout. Erin asked Shaun if there was a hole in the salsa container because there was red droplets all over the kitchen. He checked and said no, and then they looked more closely and discovered it was blood. They checked all the dogs and found nothing at the time, but one of them walked into the laundry room and there was a smear of blood all up the front of the washer where Bridge had jumped up there. Oh and the vet said the bites were small ones, which means it was probably Zuki.

Judd's still playing golf today though but I'm thinking it'll be his last time for a few weeks. We need to let the checkbook take a big breather! I'll probably just sit outside and read my book, but am going to the store later as we are also grilling tonight. I think I'll get some corn for the others -- that sounds really good.

Wonder where the rest of them are today?

Will somebody please tell me to walk on the treadmill this morning. I'm lacking motivation and energy. I'll have plenty of energy left to whine tomorrow morning if I gain again.

Oh Vickie, I meant to say something about your scale still being up a little. Maybe you should add up all your points for a few days to check those portions. It's that eating til satisfied part that still confuses me. If I knew when to stop, I would have never gained too much in the first place!

NOW GO GET ON THE TREADMILL!!!

Kath, I'm sure that breakfast, lunch and snacks are all ok portion wise. It's dinner that could be the problem. I agree that I need to weigh/measure dinner for a while to see what's up. Also, we've started eating dinner earlier because we are hungry so much earlier. I've been VERY hungry these last two days. I think it's PMS. I suppose I could be bloating a little early but I don't want to hang my hat on that. That's really something how the kids found out about Bridge. Has Zuki been a biter before? Are you nervous about them for the future?

I think I'll finish this cup of coffee and then go for a treadmill stroll with the Gilmore Girls. I'm halfway through season 5 now.

We've never known him to bite before, but the two of them play rough. It was probably such a freak accident because Zuki is only 9 pounds and Bridge is like 14. Usually Bridge isn't on the losing end.

Judd just said he isn't playing golf today because doesn't want to leave me having to deal with things, and also doesn't want to spend the money. That's nice that he thought of it. I guess now it'll be a very quiet day here, at least I HOPE so. We don't need more drama anytime soon.

BTW, I think sitting by the pool, eating/drinking/reading, sounds like a fabulous vacation!

Goodness you all have been busy chatting this weekend!

Frouf, :hug: I'm so sorry. I'm sure Vickie's right and that a lot of your emotion could be related to TOM. But I think we have all gone through those times when we could just break down, even in the middle of the mall. And don't ever worry about being a "downer."

Vickie, I'm sorry that the scale is up a little for you. You are so dedicated and inspiring and I know that things are going to go "down" for you very soon. Have you been on the treadmill yet? ;)

Kathy, bless Bridge's heart! I hope that all is well and all the blood is cleaned up. Why do we live with animals anyway? ;) I couldn't go without mine, I know. They are almost as much trouble as kids. :) Glad to hear taht you had such a great time this weekend.

Rose, yes Murphy is my dog! But he doesn't know that. :D He is rotten to the core.

We spent yesterday visiting parents and then doing some things around the house. DH was using the computer last night so I didn't get online to check on you all. I'm :crossed: that I at least break even on this biggest loser thing. I'm thinking Monday and Tuesday I will be drinking a ridiculous amount of water and tea to flush myself out. I don't even care about losing at this point, I just don't want to show a gain!

Well DH is still at church so I think I might mow the front yard for him. Since we got a manual mower it is fabulous exercise, plus it is beautiful here today. Very summery. :sunny:

I hope that you all have wonderful Sundays!

Good Luck on the Biggest Loser thing, Melissa! I'm still pondering the treadmill thing. White Sox Baseball starts at 1:15. I guess I could watch the game while I walk. I decided I'm hungry so I'm going to go eat lunch in about 15 minutes. If I walk, it'll be after that.

Thanks Vickie. You've done great with your treadmill goal this month. Congrats! Even if you don't walk today you are still going to accomplish your goal.
I'm terrible, I think about doing some kind of crash juice diet or something just so that I can weigh in less for the BL competition. :o I'm awful I know. I feel bad though because the joining the contest was my idea and I know that everyone else has lost, and I've gained! :cry:
Oh well, enough of that. I'm going to finish my lunch and mow.

Kathy, I forgot to ask you if you saw the Chicago baseball highlights yesterday. And.....I forgot to talk with you about the people you met from Chicago/Bridgeport. The world is an amazingly small place. I'm going to go reread what you said about them. I don't know how I forgot that!

Bridgeport is the area right around the ballpark. Chicago is funny...or maybe all big cities are like this. It's Chicago but the entire city is broken up into neighborhoods and they all have their own names and boundaries. It's kind of like the suburbs but within the city. Did you talk baseball with them?

Melissa, don't feel bad. You have a lot going on and have had a lot going on. I think you should win just for NOT gaining during this unbelievably trying time in your life. I mean, after all, you finished your class AND bought a house/closed/moved. What a remarkable woman you are. I'm sure I'd have gained about 10 pounds. Tell them I said...you win!

Hi all: Just got back from Church, it was all about the Da Vinci code and how some people might start to believe it. It was interesting though.

First of all I want to say how sorry I feel for those that are hurting. Life can be so unfair sometimes. Froufie I could have cried for you when you said you were sitting watching everyone go by and you feeling so down about things.
I have been asked to take the course and be a Stephen's Minister. Listening to your thoughts I know I could never be, as I would be crying along with the person who was hurting.

Kathy, your poor cat, hope all is well now. I have never had animals because of Allergies but I can relate with the sadness we feel when are animals are hurt.

Hey Sandra, where are you this fine day? Have you ever tried the Core pumpkin pie recipe, with cream of wheat? Actually I did not care for it until I added more Splenda, and then hey, it was not bad at all. Also did you notice "Loving" I still wonder how long it will continue. I am not sure what to think it may be too much for her with working full time. She seems like such a nice person.

Vicki, you have done so well with your diet, maybe your body just needed a rest and will perk up again and go forth with flying colours. I am having a devil of a time trying to lose. I am not giving up though even though my Dr. told me not to worry about it as long as I felt good. I have AF, my heart was racing but they have it under control with meds.

Melisa, so how is life treating you since you got home, Murphy still chasing you around?

Waving to Niki and Angela. Hope you are enjoying the weekend. It is our long weekend in Canada. We did not go to the cottage as the weather is the terrible. Rain, Rain, Rain and cool. I sometimes feel guilty, as I have said, the cottage is really a home on the lake and it is only used about 3 months of the year. We could go in the winter but we are too old for all the winter sports. Our Son lives in Constance Bay on the water and our daughter is a Nurse and she works every other weekend so they do not go up in the winter either.

If anyone wants to chat on the phone it is not long distance for me any where in Canada or the U.S. You could send me your phone # on the private message if you want. I have had some nice talks with Sandra. Sandra reminds me of my sister (passed away in her early 50's) They are and were fun people. I miss my sister very much, she was American. Actually my young sister is also an American and lives in the U.S.
Well enough, take care all and remember don't take any wooden nickels.
Blue Skies,
Rose

hi there, chickies. it's a gorgeous day here. we just got home from practicing a 900 round (40, 50, 60 yds) and are feeling great. looks like we'll go play bingo later. there are guys here painting the outside of the house so i don't want to be working in the rosebeds right now.

kathy, i hope your cat is doing better. i used to have a cat named "meow meow" that would go off and come home injured. had him 13 years and nursed him through many catfights. at least i always thought they were catfights. could have been dog/cat.

frouf, my good friend, i hope you are in better spirits today. have you thought (or do you have time?) about going to ww meetings? they are very uplifting. back in my "other life" i used to spend many many lonely hours driving around crying. i understand your moodiness. please take care of yourself.

vickie, your meal sounds yummy. we haven't grilled outdoors yet. it's almost too much of a hassle since curtis does a "major" grill cleaning before and afterwards. :lol: i'm not as clean as he is.

vickie, please do your treadmill.

melissa, i am impressed that you're mowing. lookout 180's--here she comes!!! you are sounding like you're back to yourself again and are ready to start dropping. chug that water but eat enough to stay healthy. (this is the old teacher in me being bossy)

rose, you know my number. i'd love to chat. i saw a hummingbird on the feeder out back last night. you should have seen my smile. i have not tried that pumpkin pie. i do add extra splenda most of the time when i'm making ww desserts. you and i are a lot alike with our sweet teeth, aren't we? i haven't checked on loving for a day or so. guess i'd best go take a peek.

Good afternoon ladies! It's sunny here, and beautiful. We really need to get our garden planted, but I'm betting it might wait a few more days. I ended up taking all the girls to the immediate care place here, as they all had fevers last night. Turns out middle dd has an ear infection (which I KNEW), and oldest dd has strep throat! (which I heavily suspected). So all 3 are on antibiotics. Thankfully, dh went to the store and brought back popsicles, ice cream, a stack of kid movies, and some snacks for me. :lol:

I hear little dd yelling to get up, so I'll check in later...

Angela

Good evening Ladies, wow I can't believe it is the evening already. Had a busy weekend, took dd to a princess tea party yesterday, we got home around 10pm.
Today I took ds to his soccer game, came back & steam cleaned the carpets & kitchen floor. I will catch up on yesterday & todays posts and will be back.

Hi Rose, I am waiving back!! :D

I didn't get on the treadmill. I feel very moody myself today. Bad PMS!