Hello all!

Beautiful day!! Haven't been out yet today but the windows are open & enjoying the change. I had been getting out for a walk every day this week but since my DF & I were each on our own, I did 20 min walk/cardio with Leslie Sansone. I'm beat...no extra energy right now but I'll catch my breathe & proceed!

Sorry I have not gotten to replies earlier, but here goes.

Monet, cute grand baby. Aren't they a joy? Is that your only one? I have 5 GS plus 6 add-ons & love each & every one of them. Pottery looks great! Good work!

SEF, sounds like you had a great time at the NH! I admire your devotion to that ministry. My DM is in the NH & I have come to appreciate volunteers even more since it's not as a nurse, but as a family member instead. Don't let that lunch over whelm you. Just do better the next meal when we fail. That's all we can do.

Sonya, WTG with your dedication to our WOE. Keep up the good work. You can do it! WooHoo! Enjoy that new car!

Solly, Thanks for your crock pot recipe. I really want to try it. I used the green chilies in mine also. I know DH will like it too. I've got a pork roast in the crock pot now & the smell is driving me crazy because I haven't eaten yet. lol

Rosalie, Hope you enjoyed your lunch yesterday. I like most Indian foods also. Keep up the great work on your walks. I understand about the scale. I feel like I'm obsessed about it some days but I also feel like it keeps me focused when I know which way it's going.

techwife, Sorry to hear that you are going through such a difficult time of it with the passing of your DD's DF. He was a part & always will be a part of your life because of your DD so it's ok to have feeling about his loss, whether they are good feelings or bad ones. Allow yourself to go through it & to grieve with your child for the lost time of what could have been if things had been different. {{{HUGS}}} to you both.

Thin, good luck with your artistic ideas! I don't think I have an artistic bone in my body, but I sure do like Country's idea! WTG Country! LOL

Well I got to go, youngest DD & GS here to visit. Later!

Hello Everyone,

I used to post to this thread years ago and really enjoyed all of you! The name that I think I used was Charlie the Teach....not sure of that though. I even met two of you over lunch as you passed through the south one summer. It is great seeing that many of you are still here. What happened to Debelli?

I am still a teacher and I love every minute of it! But I am here to ask you ladies a favor. I have challenged one of my students (she is 16) to begin posting and chatting with you all. I have told her that I would do the same. She is attending school here but is from Africa. Her dad is a King which makes her a true African Princess. Here's the problem...she is overweight. The last time she stepped on the scales it showed 295. She must take care of her small siblings in the evening therefore can not get out with friends to exercise. But since she has access to the internet, you all popped into mind.

Would you all give her words of encouragement? She is the most beautiful person that I have ever met! The two of us have agreed to begin limiting our sugar intake, I guess we will be diet partners.

It sounds like all of you are doing fine. It is warming to see that many of you have kept in touch for sooooooo long!
I will let you all know when she registers and what her screen name will be.
Thanks for being such wonderful ladies....I am glad to be back!
Hugs,
Robin
Robot Girl (I teach a robotics class now)

Happy Friday Ladies,

What an exciting lecture last night. I was on the end of my seat. Now I have to read the book to shear the 'rest of the sotry". it was about how a slave lieved in Ky and escaped thru the underground railroad to Toronto. The connections to "famous" Louisvillians was so interesting. I love getting a little culture in my life. But I did feel very under educated. Tomorrow night we are going to this "taste of St Albert" It is a fund raiser put on by a local grade school. T hey bring restaurants in and you walk around and sample their food. Sounds like a good time. At least it is something to do and something different.
It is goning to be 70 today. I can't wait. Of course I'm cooped up in the office all day with no windows. Rain tomoorow. That figures.


I'm reading backwards on replies.

Robot Girl, welcome back. I vaguely remember you. I was the old Jack-Kay. What a wonderful thingyou are doing for this girl. I sure hope se joins us and does well with this WOE. Welcome back.

Sef, carbs make you crave carbs. It is not in your head. Maybe add some protein along with those carbs and that will help. I admire yyou volunterring at the NH. I can hardly tolerate those places. My aunt lives in an Assisted Living place and I am so bad about going to visit her. It is not close to me (I know that is an excuse) but I just can't seem to get there.

Monet, I'm excited about my pot. Can't wait to get it. Make sure you put a bill in there.

Rosalie, I kept thinking of you during the lecture last night. This couple escaped to Toronto and they have erected a plaque at the site of his house. Apparently, he started the first cab company in Canada.

Melf, what a nice feeling to be able to open the windows and let that clean air come in. I'm looking forward to nice sunny days.

Country, I'm gonna try to get some type of herbs growing this year. I have been watching all those cooking shows and want to try them.

Tech, I love Target. Is that the first in your area? I can never get out of there w/o spending lots of money.

Bob, the old round ball is starting and getting exciting. Hope you and Kate are all ready. Tell Kate, there is rumors of firing Tubby. I don't think it will happen. But you know us Ky fans, we don't like losing.

Missy, hope you had a good week. How are you feeling?

Heart, How are you doing? Hope your eating is ok. I worry when you are not posting.

To anyone else I missed

Have a wonderful weekend.

Hi all,
Have had a wonderful week. Still on track with my eating. I am limiting my bread intake to one or 2 a day sometimes no bread. I got on the scales this morning and my weight is finally dropping.....yipppeee!! I have lost 4 lbs in 2 weeks. 3 this week. And I feel so good. I have my girls eating most of what I'm eating to. Of course you know kids they still eat other stuff at school. My oldest, Danielle has been picked on at school because of her weight and shes only about 15 lbs over her ideal. She comes home crying because of it. That also motivates me to help her and myself. No junk has been bought in about a week and I'm sticking to it. We are eating fruit, nuts, trisquits, sugar free-peanut butter and jelly, some cheese, cream cheese. Not all at one day but thats what I use for our snacks. Plus Danielle is tall for her age. Shes about 5'1 and not small framed. I hate it when kids are mean to others. They wouldn't like it if they were in the others shoes. But thats some of the kids not all. Most are great kids just a few bad apples in the bunch. Well enough about that.

Monet-Hope your headache gets better. Sounds like you are really enjoying your pottery making. It sounds like fun.

Solly-Now I know who you are...lol. I remember you by Jack-K. Sounds like you had a great story. Me I love historical romances. I can't put a book down until I read it all....lol

Rosalie-Hope you get more sleep tonite...Have a wonderful day!

Robot Girl-Welcome back!!!!!

sef-Sounds like you have a wonderful time going to the nursing home. Our childrens group at church went a couple of weeks ago late in the evening and gave our NH residents little soft monkeys and let them know we were thinking of them on Valentines Day. The residents loved that the children did that.

Melf-Hi there lady. I to have so enjoyed the weather we are having here in Jena. I go to the park every day and eat my lunch and read my book.

To everyone I missed, Have a wonderful SB day!!!!!!!

Hi all,

Doing wash. Hate that at times, means up and down the stairs a half dozen times. Getting caught up on letters between loads.

Beautiful day. The last couple of days I have had the windows open. Plus the fans are running. In normal weather I sleep with bedroom window open. Summer is usally too hot to do that.

When Bitsy goes downstairs she goes wild. Wants to see her firends, steal their food and explore. I usually get hyper afraid she will get into somethingshe shouldn't, Poor thing gets chased because she wont listen to go out or upstairs. When she's finally trapped she's scared and piddles.

I made up my mind this is ridiculous and not fair to her. So I have been taking her downstairs when I cook or today doing the laundry. No one else is home, so she is not excited to see someone. She is learning and is being more lady like. It's not such a mystery to her. If I can do it a few more days I think she will be perfect.

Robot: Welcome back. I first came here in 2001 but I don't remember your name. I'm not the brightest bulb on the tree. How nice you are to encourage your student. It will help you too. We are a caring group. Also forgiving. I fell off the wagon and gained back some weight. I was sorta ashamed to come back but everyone encouraged me to do so. Let us know when she posts,

SOLLY: So nice that you enjoyed the lecture. I went to a casino show once because the YAH was going, but wasn't particularly interested. The show was marvelous I was so glad I went. Those are nice surprises. Have to keep an open mind Iguess.

Go visit your aunt. Assisted living centers are a lot different than a NH. The residents are alert, maybe a little slow, but ALs don't have that sterile atmosphere. They are usually more homey.

There is one NH we go to and I told my son if anything happens don't put me there. The piano is sticky, the chairs too. I always take wipes with me. It just is not up to snuff.

Thanx for reminding me about the carbs with a protein. I knew that just didn't think. I suppose I thought I would be doing less calories, but that's not what it's all about is it?

ROSALIE: See the post to Solly above. I only use SGWW or whole grain products. So I'm doing one thing right. Even when I fell off the map I continued eating the grains and beans. I love 14 bean soup.

MONET: Hope your headache is better. Also that your things in the kiln come out right. See post above. I can go on bnges, the old thing "I bet you can't eat just one! You all have helped remind me. Thank you.

[B]THUNDER:]/B] How great that things are going well. You are setting a good example for your girls. Mom is walking the walk too. Other kids will soon see the results.

Time to check the washer and let the dogs in. Will see y'all later.

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[COLOR="Red"]afternoon every buddy!!!!!!


Couldn't sleep last night, but finally dozed off[/COLOR around 6a.m. Sad top say, I didn't get up until 2 p.m.
Now I feel more tired than if I had stayed ups!

JACKIE....sorry about the game....we're were doing all we could to pull them through. I heard the board that hired him doesn't want to get rid of him, and the University is leaving that up to them, They would be CRAZY to get rid of him...and PULEEEEEZ.....EDDIE MUNSTER (looks just like him) from FLA won't leave FLA...he's got it made in the shade down here!

ROBIN...I'm sorry, but I just don't remember you...was I here when you were here? ANYWAY.....WELCOME TO OUR LITTLE CORNER OF THE BOARD

SEF....I about died when I did my comparision in the email....I'm a DRY BASEBALL HUMPER .....Where do you get this stuff!!!!!

SONYA....Glad to hear you've got the Girls on plan...won't hut them that for sure....it will give them healthy choices.

MONET.....AGAIN...had I known you were up, I would have called you!! As for the MUGS....you said they are 16 oz. is that the size that mine will be when you make them? I pity you having to get out in the traffic that has
dumped on ATL....Good thing you live outside the city....Hope you don't have to go near the GA DOME!!!!

ROSALIE....another wide awake BUSTER....the three of us could have had a combined telephone conversation!!! What's on your agenda for the weekend?

KRIS....I think when you decide to got to the cemetary, it will give you complete closure....The dreams will stop and that part of your live will be over.
I've got to go to TARGET...My Grand Nephew's birthday party is Sunday and he loves THOMAS...I'm looking for the cassette/book combo...when he takes his nap, he doesn't always go to sleep, but this will at least relax him. THEN there's Matthew who is going on 2yrs old. I know that he won't understand why Brother is getting all these gifts and he isn't getting anything....SO...I'm going to get him a fishing pole to play with in the bathtub....

COUNTRY....let me know when those beans are full and ready to pick....I'll be over to help!

MELF....good going on that walk....that's something I need to do EVERY DAY!! What's on your agenda for the weekend????

THIN....I think you should get some of those BEAR CUBS. I don't know what they are made of, but look like coal....you can get those at Trading Posts, gift shops...etc...you're close enough to NC to be able to find them. They come in all sizes

Well....I've got chicken in the oven and have to finish up something to go with it.

My MOVIE for tonight will be FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS....I can't wait to see this...I love war movies, and the original with John Wayne was one of my favorits. I'll let you know how it is, but I'm sure it's a winner!

As for Kate, she has no energy...we go to the DOC on Monday and I'm going to ask him about B-12 shots...I think that will help her...

I'm off to cook!!!! LATER


BOB

Thanks for all the ideas! My kids had already recommended the stuffed bear, but they wanted him to be there for kids to hug on when they don't feel well. All I could think about was how germy he would get and how many times he would go through the washer without giving up the ghost!! I think I may get a bear and dress him up with a colored shirt and a band aid or two. He can maybe "watch over them" when they are feeling bad without actually having to come in contact with them I like the bear statue idea and the paw prints too. I will have a good time this summer looking for stuff to decorate with! I'm also going to ask the principal about having a cd player to play nature sounds or music lightly.

Rachel is off to the movies for a friend's birthday. The rest of us went out for mexican and now we're home. I'm not feeling so good right now, scratchy throat and just overall feeling tired. Maybe it's just pollen season in Georgia!!

Hi everyone. Just a check in/fly by. The Sabres play in an hour and i have a few things to do before I park myself in the recliner.

All's well here. No phone calls from Shelley's paternals and I'm getting everything put behind me where it belongs. I started a thread on the support forum regarding cremation and have gotten a TON of replies that have made me feel loads better about it all. It was really freakin me out, but I took a mention of a Buddist tradition where they are cremated because it allows the soul to float to heaven in the smoke. I know...it sounds weird, but I like thinking about it that way and it's brought me a bit of peace. Whatever works.

Anyhow...I'm being paged in the living room.