Sorry, Kaylets, about the friend let down. I'm going to need to call on some of those who've been offering me help and I think there's always that fear that some of the nice offers might not be followed up on. It certainly was a good opportunity for someone you thought was a friend to help out

Oh, blast. Had another thought. Though I've still been in the same general weight range, I've not "felt" as "slim". Recent pictures have shown me as more pudgy than my mental image.

Well, DS had dug out some shots of DH that I had asked about and lo - there was proof. I DID look much more slim at this weight about three years ago when I had more recently lost weight. I think it's been a general loss of tone because of lifestyle changes and overall stress. Or somehow a general shift of something or other. So I must remember that it's not all about the actual pounds - it's about the overall "fit" look (and feel) as well.

OK, now off to bed (recliner).

Hello all....

so glad to see so many of us are on the upswing.....

Anagram... how wonderful that you are home and doing so well. I remember being laid up and that wonderful feeling when the DR says " You can resume your usual activities"......

Fun report....

Rather than tell the NY Times I wanted a credit for papers that suddenly stopped comiing, I added Sunday delivery and am going to take the paper to work to read during my lunch hour. Am also hoping to take the paper down tot gym w/ me to read as I walk the treadmill...

And hopefully, that will be tomorrow.....

Here's a story I thought was a perfect good Morning thought for Monday

Thought of the day :




Mouse makes off with man's dentures
Associated Press

Posted Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 7:34 am
WATERVILLE, Maine -- Never underestimate a mouse's determination.

There's a mouse in Bill Exner's house that he says he has captured three
times. Each time, the mouse escaped, and the last time the rodent made off
with his lower dentures.

Exner, 68, said he and his wife Shirley scoured his bedroom after the
dentures disappeared from his night stand.

''We moved the bed, moved the dressers and the night stand and tore the
closet apart,'' he said. ''I said, 'I knew that little stinker stole my
teeth' --I just knew it.''

They found a small opening in a wall where they suspected the mouse was
coming and going, and their daughter's fiance, Eric Holt, stepped in to
help.

''He brought a crowbar and hammer and he sawed off a section of wood and
pulled up the molding and everything,'' Exner said. ''It was quite a job.''

They retrieved the dentures, and Holt suggested his future father-in-law
boil them in peroxide and whatever else he could find to disinfect it.

The mouse apparently isn't done. It frequently comes out and stares at
Exner, his wife said.

''He's taunting him -- I swear he's taunting him,'' Shirley Exner said.


Ok.....


Time to hit the shower

Rededication, summer meander - I'm in/up for it all. ceara, that lying in the grass thing sounds like lots of fun.

Fun for me today was browsing my newly arrived (finally) Elderhostel catalog. Sort of a good day today. Ended up doing more than anticipated getting things sorted out and back to as "normal" as I can with my stupid aerospace boot.

Also watching the bulb bed I can see from the family room door - seeing hints of yellow in the daffs and forsythia.

So many fun things - spring is so easy that way, isn't it? It's a lovely warm day here for this one day only. My cane and I made our way slowly down the driveway to the mailbox and I talked to a couple of neighbor guys. Then my sweet young neighbor brought over some soup. Another just called to see if I needed anything. Another is driving me to an unexpected appt. tomorrow. I am indeed blessed.

Shy on sleep too - am getting ready to try the steps and get into my longlost bed. But I'm making me use common sense and wait until tomorrow night when DS will be here before I try trekking that wooden hill.

I did get to read maybe 3 books while at DDs. Took none of my own as she always has many. Nothing major - but light. Did enjoy "The Nanny Diaries".

I like the "awful job a day" approach too, WN. Do it first thing and feel so "free" the rest of the day even though you're so busy with other things. It's just that one thing off the list freedom. And the more unpleasant the better - extra points there.

No idea where I am weightwise but feeling better overall so that's all good. Am mostly puttering around still putting things here and there or sorting out the odd piece of paperwork. All in all, not in too bad shape for being away for so long. Cleaning lady did not show nor return my calls. When I last talked to her right before I left she was taking her Mom to emergency room so I'm hoping she's just momentarily "distracted" and will still return. She's been coming more than five years but I've been araid lately I'll lose her help as she works a full time job as well and her Mom has moved in with her, etc. Well, what is, is, I guess. But still have fingers crossed.

Must find yard work help - nice day to think about that.

Hi, Ho, Hi Ho - that snow's got to go. No more snow for our Wood Nymph. Sunny, lovely here today - a bit brisk but won't be by afternoon. I'm looking forward to trekking sidewalk soon.

Made it upstairs last evening, HAD A SHOWER, SLEPT IN A BED. Now I must say, all that was FUN when it's been weeks. Leg glove did keep toes dry but not the rest of leg, as advertised. Maybe I didn't have straps tight enough. Anyway, I feel better for it. DS was here overnight and so I waited for him before I tackled stairs. Now, as I said, I think I'm going to venture to sidewalk soon.

FUN - looking at the daffs and hyacinth now in bloom - not many yet but once a few come, can the rest be far behind.

OOOOH, ceara - that is truly a wonderful place to be - YOUTH TERRITORY.
And a butterfly, ceara - a bonus.

That fashionable attire is oft seen in my driveway whilst I seek the paper. Of course, I'm careful to do that before school bus time so I don't warp the little ones - only scare the joggers and commuters that happen to pick the wrong time to pass.

Food healthy enough but still way too much. Muscles finding their normal places and recuperating. I'm really over the hump of this thing, Royals, and beginning to function on a more decent level. Three more weeks or so but always at an improving level. And with spring to help me through it all. So on I go, probably to vacuum after I empty dishwasher (all so thrilling!) - well they sort of are to me now because this is all sign of progress.

Just checked - trees in back yard are budding. Must spend some time on the patio of tranquillity today. (DS put out one chair for me so I'm ready.)

Onward, Royals, on the Road to Summer.