Have fun with the small crowd, WN. That is one big birdie.

So another day down but it's still the night munchies that get more than their share of calories.

feeling a buble off plumb this a.m. Was yesterday too but pulled it around so plan to do same today. Shoulder still a problem but just a little nagging pain at moment.

Have a relaxing Sunday, all. That big old paper awaits. Love Sunday a.m.s for that. Maybe I'll try the patio this a.m. Warm enough for sure.

Huzzah!
 

My blog entry would be, if it weren't gone: "Huzzah, the crowd roars as Mighty Casey takes the bat 'n hits ALMOST a home run to the 130s, scorin' a mighty plateau bustin' 1.5 pounds down 'n the ol' leather ball came to rest just a'skimmin' first base with a mere .4 to go to the beloved 130s!

"Hurrah," shouteth the crowd. "Huzzah, huzzah! We are happy campers here in Mudville! Call the newspapers, call the radio folk, call the clergy to bless this hallowed ground where a miracle occurred this day."

Next week: 130s!"

Wood Nymph, the site works ok for me the past few days since the blog is gone. Per my previous point that it said on there that if ye deleted your blog you couldn't use 3FC anymore, Suzanne said that wasn't true, so I deleted it.

Have fun on your trip!

Hi, Anagramatic!

I'm afraid I must use the turkeys, too, as though Canadian Thanksgiving is past, U.S. Thanksgiving be forthcomin' 'n I'm gonna be in the 130s WAY before that!

:thanks2::thanks2::thanks2::thanks2::thanks2:

Well if I can keep my after dinner snacking to under 200 calories, I'll have Day 4 of my current streak in the bag. IF....... Tomorrow's a "no-count" day again.

Been a busy day. when I woke up this morning I expected an easy day but things fell into place beautifully and a lot was accomplished. Planted more grass seed, picked up new orthotics, saw dr. re sore shoulder, will have MRI Wednesday. So I'm done for the day even though it's early and I have lots I could/should do but too tired.

So FRESH START CARDS TO ALL - needed or not. A brand new week beckons and we can do it, we can, we can.

Wonderful loss, Empress. You shall indeed be there long before :thanks2:

Hello all!


Empress---WELL DONE!! I know you are still enjoying the thrill of seeing that 'Plateau beaten" number on the scale!
What do you think made the diffference? Persistence or did you make a change in your overall plan??

WoodNymph-- I know what you mean about leftowvers.... In years past, even if we were away visiting, we'd often make our own to have our own leftowvers.... In fact, at one point, I was even cooking turkey teh weekend before for that very reason....

I am still trying to get a streak going... I have spoken to the Royal Printer and ordered the Deluxe Fresh Start Card Boxed Set and will share with all as soon as my order is filled.

:wizard:
And now, for a Royal Announcement..... Even though we are so close geographically here on the board, as we all know, the reality is that we far journey to most of our realms......


Anagram and I are lucky to be fairly close to each other...... And today we are going to meet in person!

This would be so much fun if we could all meet up but I know the royal logistics would be tough much think of the Royal Security and the Paparazzi too!!

We will provide a Royal report afterwards with all the details!~


So... I am off to prepare....

The Garbage Truck Theory
 

Haven't done this in awhile --- 2 posts in a row....

Had to share:

This was sent to me and I had to share it with everyone.....

'This is a wonderful life lesson to be shared with all~

George Carlin:

How often do you let other people's nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, rude waiter, curt boss, or an insensitive employee ruin your day? Unless you're the Terminator, for an instant you're probably set back on your heels. However, the mark of a successful person is how quickly they can re-focus on what's important.

Twenty-two years ago I learned this lesson. I learned it in the back of a Philadelphia taxi. Here's what happened. I hopped in a taxi, and we took off for Reading Terminal. We were driving in the right lane when all of a sudden a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his breaks, skidded, and missed the other car's back end by just inches!

Here's what happened next. The driver of the OTHER car, the guy who almost caused a big accident, whipped his head around and he started yelling obscenities at US. Now, here's what blew me away. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean he was friendly. So, I said, "Why did you just do that??? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!" And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call, "The Law of the Garbage Truck."

Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they'll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don't take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. You'll be happy you did. I guarantee it.

So this was it: The "Law of the Garbage Truck." I started thinking, how often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people: at work, at home, on the streets?

It was that day I said, "I'm not going to do it anymore." I began to see garbage trucks. Like in the movie "The Sixth Sense," the little boy said, "I see Dead People." Well, now "I see Garbage Trucks." I see the load they're carrying. I see them coming to drop it off. And like my Taxi Driver, I don't make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, wish them well, and I move on.

One of my favorite football players of all time, Walter Payton, did this every day on the football field. He would jump up as quickly as he hit the ground after being tackled. He never dwelled on a hit. Payton was ready to make the next play his best. Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting. Good parents know that they have to welcome their children home from school with hugs and kisses. Leaders and parents know that they have to be fully present, and at their best for the people they care about.

The bottom line is that successful people do not let Garbage Trucks take over their day. What about you? What would happen in your life, starting today, if you let more garbage trucks pass you by?

Here's my bet. You'll be happier. In fact, I guarantee it.'

I'm packed up and heading off to meet up with Kaylets. Very excited.

Recovery mode: Two feast-type meals in a row and WI coming up. Fortunately I woke up this morning ready to get right back on track. Hope I can manage a good WI this week...

Anagram and Kaylets! :cb: :cb: :cb: How exciting! You never know, maybe some day we'll all be able to meet.

Love the garbage truck metaphor -- good idea not to take in the garbage :yes:

Amarantha -- Yea, verily thou art getting to the thirties! Huzzah!

K, I'm going to get myself straightened around here. Love to all!

Well, what a great day yesterday was! Meeting up with our faire Kaylets was like a reunion more than a first meeting. And when I say faire, I mean it in every good sense of the word. Such lovely blue eyes and the cutest blond hair. All else was as I would have imagined - kind, lovely, wise.

We spent about four hours together and never stopped talking (surprised?). The only "shopping" accomplished was a pair of shoes for me. It was only an hour's drive for me and I would imagine about the same for Kaylets. And, yes, Arabella, one topic of our discussions was how nice it would be to get to meet more of our Royal Queens.

This all came about because of a suggestion by katrinabgood who unfortunately was unable at the last minute to join us because of her family situation. But I send her special thanks for being our instigator and hope all is going as well with her as can be at the moment. And also do look forward to the day when we can get back to planning a get together with her.

So not it's back to the real world - slightly cooler here today, to be much more so tomorrow. What will my excuse be now? No excuses really when we're in nice fall weather. No reason not to exercise, eat right, do housework, paperwork, yardwork. And just plain to enjoy life! So let's do it, :queen:s !!!

:belly:

Love that about the girls liking you more smelly, ceara! Would that were true for all our friends ;)

Good thing yesterday was so good; today - not. Had an MRI this a.m. Shoulder has a tear in a tendon, have to see orthopedic surgeon. And garage door wouldn't go up when I got home today. Repairman coming in the morning. At least they're prompt when called. Repeat after me "it's only money, it's only money". Nothing wrong with me a good piece of pie wouldn't cure, or a big dish of ice cream. At least temporarily. Be :queen:ly, be :queen:ly, be :queen:ly.

Hello all.....


A quick report, more details to follow.... Anagram and I sipped tea in Royal Purple Arm Chair at the Starbucks.....and time sped by....
It was a tiny bit too warm to be outside too long but that didnt prevent us from finding a shoe that fits for Q Anagram. Like Cinderalla, the palace minion placed the shoe upon her foot and the trumpets blared.... IT FITS!!!!

More details on the evening report!!

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Thought of the day:

"The gem cannot be polished without friction,
nor (wo)man perfected without trials." - Chinese Proverb

Question of the day :

"Would you rather shop in person or by mail?"

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just a quick check-in to say i'm still around. haven't had time to catch up on all your posts, but have been thinking about you. anagram and kaylets, it's so neat that you two got to meet each other in person! anagram, hope your shoulder isn't too miserably painful. have had numerous "ms technical difficulties" but have been trying to stay op--well, hanging on by my dainty fingernail anyway. this weekend, an old friend is coming in town to visit me, and am really looking forward to seeing her! also hoping to keep my wits about me food-wise. will try not to make it such a long time between visits to the palace as it has been since my last one. take good care, all.

Hello, hello.....

Wsw! Glad to see you! I know you'll enjoy your viisit with your out of town friend....

Ceara.! Yes, one thing for sure about puppies, it's all about "what is that smell?"

Anagram.... YIKES.... A tear?? Do they know how long its been like that?
I hope you can still go to the pool.... I myself have had shoulder/neck issues for years so I know how miserable it can be to try and hold yourself up when when that entire area hurts.....

Empress,? Wood Nymph? How goes it?


Today's thought is courtesy of another kingdom faraway....

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"Most barriers to your success are man-made.
And most often, you're the man who made them."
- Frank Tyger


Question of the day:

"How often does your garbabgeman come?"
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Hello all...I'm just stopping by (for now, I'll be back with a vengence next week.) My dad died on Tuesday, with his family by his side, he went very peacefully. I'm so glad it's over and that he can rest now. Still have to prepare for viewings and funeral Saturday, so I probably won't be back here til Monday, I'm thinkin'.

I was supposed to join our faire queens on the royal outing this week too. I'm so sorry that I missed the fun, I was really looking forward to it! I'm hoping there's a plan in the works for a future royal gathering! :queen:

I haven't read anything on the board, actually this is the first time I've been on the computer in about a week....so I'll get all caught up next week. I'm so looking forward to getting back on track here. (I'm happy, kind of, to report that weight is STILL holding fast, no gains/no losses....will address all that next week!)

See you then!