I'm home today after going to title and tag and inspect the 2000 Honda Civic hubby got going for us and boy was it a pain. I knew there was going to be a problem Friday when I talked to Allstate and the vin number on the title didn't match a year 2000 car--I went out to the car and sure enough one letter was wrong on the tittle. DMV was closed on Friday so I couldn't do anything then. I went at 8:30 this morning to the WV DMV and pointed out the error and was told that MD would have to straighten it out first and that I may have to actually take the car to the state police barracks and have them fill out some kind of form. SO I drove the 1/2 hour to MD DMV--first they told me that I would have to track down the previous owner that was on the title--(mind you this person gave the title to a tow company so she wouldn't have to pay their bill & I have know idea who she even is)--I thought I was going to cry right then and there. Then the girl talked to her supervisor and they said if I called WV DMV in Charleston and they said they would accept it, MD DMV would type a letter to fix THEIR mistake. I was on the phone with WV DMV on hold and then transferred around 20 minutes before they said yes they would accept it--then I waited another 30-40 minutes for them to give me the filled out form. Then back to WV I went. Since I had the name of the person at the main DMV title office in the capitol of WV they ladies finally gave me my tags and temporaty title after debating whether or not they would send me to the WV state police for the vin verification. I drove 10 minutes home to have hubby put on the tag and take the car to get inspected. I finally made it home at 2:00...I called in and told the girls I wasn't driving the 1/2 hour back to Hagerstown to work 3 hours--I took a vacation day!!

I'll try my indy post again..computer kicked me off...

SuzyQ--cute pics--we need to see one of that quiet little middle child....Gab, Rach and you are all beautiful!!

Cristina--I keep saying I am going to do a mini "what not to wear" overhaul on my clothes--there are the comfy clothes I know hubby hates and the things i haven't worn for YEARS!! The few standard peices I always wear to work or church or special occasions that I have had forever cause I hate to go shopping for clothes at my size....

Anita--I am still working on losing the weight I gained with my 20 year old daughter!! I was doing good and then I let stress and life get the better of me and gained back the almost 20 pounds I lost!!

Mindee--the kids are adorable like their Mom!!

Sassy--Dave's mom apparently goes all out, he do the tree, some odds and ends around the house and the stockings and maybe a wreath on the front door. At work I put out alot of snowmen and join in on the annual decorating in our area--I am taking my camera in tomorrow.

Katy--Happy belated bday to James!!

Hope everyone is doing well!!

Geez, louis JULES...what a pain in the arse! Glad you finally got it taken care of though.

SUSAN...I will have to check out the pics on myspace...I forget to check others for pics, duh.

MINDEE...the pics are GREAT! The kids are growing too fast! Can't believe how big Marissa is already. Thanks for sharing them!

Drs visit was pretty routine. I think at one point she forgot about me, lol. Have to go back Dec 19th and have a mole taken off. It's on my forehead and my bangs cover it but it's just ugly to me and I want it removed! Anywho...need to go walk.

Hope everyone is having a good day!

Hello all....I will post a link to my family pictures. Hope you can see them. My camera is not a very good one, so there are some blurs and bad colors. Of course, I think all my kids and dear grands are lovely and I hate my picture. But, don't we all?

http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/dd72/suetalks/

I was all set to have another picture taken of me today as I was all "dolled" up to take Mom to the Dr. Then I went out in the rain with the dog....lmao.
No news from the Dr. as Mom has to go to a gastro. Dr. for more results. She actually felt pretty decent today.

Gotta go look at Mindee's pictures and then try to figure out MY Space....what the heck do I do to see your sites there? HELP??

Our sweet Sue!! We missed you!! I am not sure about explaining myspace. It certainly takes a lot of time! lol I can't believe it. I will have to see your pictures tomorrow at the library.
Jules - I know!! I have tons of pic's that include Rebecca. I just need to scan them at my sisters.
Ok, it is Dancing with the Stars tonight so I need to go......lol......and back to myspace to do a blog.
I only walked 1.5 miles......it was freezing outside today! Cristina , did you get a walk in??
ok, exhausted......chat tomorrow!

Hello again ladies...

SUE..GREAT pictures! You all look so lovely and it's nice seeing you! Bet you are enjoying the company! Well, I hope they find out something soon with you momma. Glad she had a good day today. :hug: Susan is right about myspace...I will pm you my link and unmark the private setting so you can see...you do have to open an account to be able to see and read certain things, and ask others to be your friend...sounds so grade school'ish doesn't it? Will you be my friend, lol.

SUSAN...good job with the 1 1/2 miles! I did get in a walk, woohoo! # miles...that was pushing it too! But I HAVE to stay focused...ain't gonna let nothing bring me down.

Hiya SASSY, KATY, MICHELLE, JULES, ANITA, and MINDEE! :wave:

Anyone seen any Christmas movies yet? Over the weekend I saw my favs...A Christmas Story, Home Alone, Christmas Vacation and Elf...will probably watch them again when they come on.

Like I said to Susan...I did get a walk in and 3 bottles of water. Got on the treadmill and it was like I never missed a day. I didn't want to WI at the docs, ugh...but then it was the middle of the day so it wasn't so bad. And of course I was fully clothed. I don't pay attention to it there anyway. Anywho...was keeping DD company for a little while and thought I would get on the computer and drop in and say HI.

See you ladies tomorrow. :wave:

Hello ladies….how are you all doing?

Nothing new on this end…..just trying to get through my email like usual! We did get some snow on Monday night. Leave it to my little Indians and their snow dancing! Although, we were due for some snow anyways, but they like the think that they caused it!

Anita~ Welcome to the group and the forums! I know what you mean about sometimes being resentful. My husband is the same way! He can eat just about anything and it won’t show up on the scale! Although, now it is catching up on him since our neighbor brings us pizza from his work. (sometimes it is a blessing when he brings stuff that I don’t like because I know that I won’t be tempted to eat it!)

Cristina~ I won’t take the link down. I will leave it up there so that you all can see the pictures. Thanks for the wtg! I thought I was the only one that wore the same things over and over again! I got a bag of clothes from my mom that my aunt sent her, and I just went threw it about a month or two ago. I found pants (size 22) and shirts that fit me even better now then they did when I first got the bag. So, I keep going for those, but then I get Tommy saying “what is wrong with the clothes in the closet? There goes more laundry for me to do.” And when he pulls that on me, I look at him and say “you know, you were the one that told me that I needed to get some more things to wear so that I wasn’t wearing the same things over and over again. Now that I have the extra options, you are complaining because I am wearing them.” After I said that, I haven’t heard any more out of him about it. (I just here the “why is the laundry still sitting here unfolded and it has been a week since it was washed” kind of thing.) I am jumping back on the water, eating, and exercise wagon again! I went all of Monday without one ounce of pop. I drank iced tea all day! Are you sure that we are not twins? I am the same way…..I go for a while where I am doing very good, and then I get into a slump and it changes.

Katy~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JAMES!!!

SuzyQ~ I will have to head over there and check out your pictures! Thanks for the nice comments about my pictures.

Jules~ My goodness you went through a lot!!! I agree, I would have taken a vacation day as well! Thanks for the nice comments. I was trying at all costs to avoid being in the shots, but Logan didn’t want to get his picture taken, so I really didn’t have a choice.

Sue~ You look great! I love the pictures! I hope that you guys are given some answers about your mom. I am glad that she was feeling decent the other day. I hope that she has plenty more days like that one!

Christmas movies that I have seen so far: Home Alone, Home Alone 2, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Dr. Suess’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas (cartoon), Santa Claus, and Santa Claus 2.

Thanks for all the good wishes for J's birthday - he had a good one. We gave him some computer games and then didn't hear a peep out of him for the rest of the day ;) I haven't been watching any Christmas shows yet. I've been hunkered down, plowing through the DVD of the first season of
Saturday Night Live. Back in the day, we did not have a tv in our house, so I didn't see any SNL until the 80's when the first cast was all gone. I've seen bits and pieces over the years, but it's fun to watch it all in one place. I've been knitting away on gifts, and it's perfect for that. There's some weird Muppet sketch on every episode called Dregs and Vestiges. I think a person is supposed to be stoned to appreciate it--- it's very strange. Anyhoo...

Been off on the exercise..in fact I'm skipping yoga (again) as I type this. I worked out in the yard for an hour yesterday, but I really need to workout. I'm going to go the water aerobics this a.m. to make up for it. Just going to get back on track in general today after a few off days.

Anita - welcome! I can definitely relate to the rollercoaster. I'm glad you joined us.

Susan- so who did you like on DWTS? In general, I like Mel the best, but Helio is a close second. Marie is a trip - that doll dance was so bad it was good...

Cristina - yay for keeping up your exercise through all the holiday festivities - wish I could say the same...but today is a new day!

Jules- ugh - car stuff always wears me out...you have the patience of a saint to go through all that for an old Honda! You won't regret it, though. If they are maintained properly, Hondas last forever. Bet you and your dh know that one already. We had an 81 Civic that we sold 7 years ago to a soccer coach as we needed a bigger car. We still see it being driven around the high school now and then.

Sue - Thanks for the pics..I really enjoyed looking at them and seeing what you look like after all this time. What a beautiful happy family. Hope your mother is feeling better today. As far as my space goes you should be able to see my page at myspace.com/rosiekate. I'm pretty sure you have to sign up to leave comments. It can be kind of overwhelming at first, but once I put my age and marital status in my profile...strangely enough I stopped getting a bunch of annoying "friend" request, lol! It's a nice way to keep up with friends, and their blogs.

Mindee - I enjoyed your pics as well - your kids are growing so fast! I could tell you were all having a grand old time with those photo shoot.

I hope I got to everyone - Hi to anyone I missed or who may be reading this!

I'll get everyone off to school, then go to water aerobics. After L is home from school, I need to make a bunch of phone calls, and then take DS to piano. Not a very exciting day, granted. Good day to get back on track with food and exercise.

Good afternoon, ladies!

KATY...I love the old SNL! Remember watching it in the 70's and not really getting it and now I love it. Okay, I love it from the 70's-90's...all my favorites left and I don't watch it anymore.

MINDEE...funny about Tommy. I find myself like getting in a rut. Don't want to fix myself up at all. And comfort is big for me...I am more the comfort than style person. I did see all the pictures, thank you...loved them all! And I am glad you got in the pictures. It's always nice to see all you ladies.

SUSAN...how are you doing today? Hoping your car is holding up.

Hi everyone else :wave:

I had to run a couple of errands this a.m. about the time I signed in on the computer the Orkin guy came. I love that he is friendly...but man that guy LOVES to talk. Today was a day that I wished he would have just done his job and left, lol. I know mean...not really because I chatted with him...makes his day.

I did my 2 mile WATP video before getting started with the day, and 25 mns with the weights and bike. I have no idea how much on each one because the computer died on my bike. So I set a timer and ride the bike, do weights, ride the bike, do weights and ride the bike. I think I am doing 10 mns with the weights...all this old arm can take. I've got to be careful with the left arm/shoulder. Now I am getting ready to do a mile on the treadmill. I am slowly working my way back up to 1 1/2 hours of exercise. And the water and food are good today, right now anyway. Going out to eat later and have no idea what this place has, or the calories and such. Going to go look it up in a few...Johnny Carinos...anyone heard of that? I think it's italian. Taking Josh's GF out for a BD dinner. Her BD is tomorrow but she has plans with her parents so. Speaking of Josh...just talked with him too, a few minutes ago. He called while I was out with the orkin guy and I called him back, missed him and then he called, lol. Oh, to be in Hawaii right now. He decided not to keep up with the exercise and running and is paying for it. Had to run 5 miles yesterday and he said that almost killed him. he thinks there is a 10 mile run tomorrow-yikes! Anyway...

Take care ladies, and I hope everyone has a great day!

Ah, I forgot...today was WI and I am sad to say I am up 2 pounds. :( Of course I kind of thought that, with the way I've been eating and not exercising, and...not drinking of the water. That's what happens. Hoping those two pounds are gone by next WI. Going to go change my ticker.

Good Morning!

I FINALLY got my thanksgiving turkey in the oven!! I will be celebarting Christmas around Easter time.....haha.

Anita- Ok, thought about it some....when I was in grade school I was resentful of the pretty thin girls. I wish I could be like them and hated them for not being overweight. I don't think I ever resented my husband for being thin. I have (at times) resented others who seem to be able to lose weight with ease. But no, no resentment towards my partner. Though I think my ex was very resentful that I was losing weight........does that make sense?? lol

Katy - Isn't Marie a kick?? I think she is so fun to watch. I hope she wins - lol. I don't like Mel's partner, he is kind of snotty in his comments towards the others in the press and when he was on Larry King. I LOVE Julianne (Helio's partner).....she is such a good dancer. hmm, I want Marie. I know she is the weakest dancer but always fun to watch.
btw - how much for your piano lessons?? I went to Mult Arts and it is $200 for about 3 months. Beck wants to learn.

Mindee- My fave movie is Miracle of 34th Street. I love Natalie Wood. How are the kids today?

Cristina- Hey, great on the water! I forget all about that some days. It does help a lot!! Myspace is ...ugh..lol.....it is kind of fun though. I have all of Rachel's friends wanting to be my friend.....lol. I always weigh backwards when I am at the doctors office.....I even ask the nurse not to write it down in the notes. lol

Jules, Sassy and Sue......how are you ladies today?? I still need to make a trip to another computer for your pictures Sue!! Can't wait.

Wasn't it Ellen who decorated her home so lovely??? I remember her pictures....very pretty.

anyway - late in getting started......chat later after I get some things done!!

Cristina - omg 90 mintues of exercise! My goal is a 45 min limit. lol
Sweet about taking the GF out for dinner, hope you guys have a good time! Never heard of the eating place.
Sorry about the 2 ounds, but you'll get it down in no time!!
hugs ...bbl

Susan- yep 207 for the winter term. James has Dave Fleischner and likes him alot.

Cristina - sorry about the 2 lbs, but Susan is right - they'll be gone in no time...

I walked for an hour this morning - felt really good to get some fresh air. Now I'm hunkered down in front of this computer with this that and the other - just alot to catch up on today.

Hope everyone's day is going well

Sue - I was able to see your family and you! Beautiful family. The slide show gave me motion sickness -lol - jk.....thanks so much for sharing!

Mindee - Was able to see yours again! I love the one of all the kids in a row in front of you! Very cute. Are you using any of them for a Christmas card?

Katy- I just love that pic of L!! It is so cute, I know I have said that before....also that knitted green wrap is beautiful.
$207 isn't bad, it'll have to be a Christmas present for Beck......and the only one - haha
I would love to get Gab into the Spanish class that is happening at her school in January. It is $120 for 15 - 50min classes.
Just ate a bowl of stuffing - so good! My weakness.
Better get,,,Dr Phil is on!

Hi ladies...I know I am boring you with the photos...but I did add a few more today. Mom felt good so we went to eat and got her pic and mine. They told me to lean in so I did, but I look like I had eaten a lemon..... Really was having a good time..LOL Also got one of DH, finally. Added my little grandson as Jack Sparrow. haha

DS leaves in the morning and I am not happy about that. But, on a good note, he is talking more about moving home after school instead of staying out West. He didn't realize how much he missed family and friends I guess. I know we miss him when he is gone.

As I said Mom is having a super good day after a good one yesterday also. Got her new meds. but she hasn't even started those yet. *fingers crossed* that something works. She had fun today and so did we.

I got in a short walk when it was 29* this a.m. then another when it was 49* this afternoon. Yikes...I froze and didn't even make a mile. But, once again I am getting into a better frame of mind. Maybe it will all come together....AGAIN. I have been building a few menus that I used before and can stick to. DS is talking about changing a lot of his habits when he gets home also...we have a little unofficial competition going on. So...who knows.

Thank you all for the kind words about my family and the concern over Mom. It helps to know I can talk about some things other than weight losses here. Like everyone, I go through times where losing is the least thing on my mind. But it is still good to know you are all here. THANKS!

http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/dd72/suetalks/

Quick hi--going to bed!!

I just wanted to stop in and say hi. Sorry this is short, but I'm really busy getting ready to leave next Tuesday morning to Georgia. I'll try and get back here tomorrow so I can post more. Have a great night ladies!:hug:

A very early, good morning, ladies.

MICHELLE...let me know you address once you get to Georgia, please and thank you. Tuesday will be here before you know it! Are you excited?

SUE...more GREAT pictures! I love looking at pictures! And thank you for sharing them with us. 29 degrees, yikes! You and Katy are braver than me! If it's cold I do not want to get out in it. Today was a nice day-up to 58. I should have walked outdoors but today was more on the video, bike and weights. Tomorrow I do plan on walking outdoors, another nice day, well, it will be if the wind doesn't kick in. Glad you momma is having a good day!

SUSAN...yeppers, 90 minutes. IT's actually a little less...the video/dvd is 30 minutes and my walks depending on if I do 3 or 4 miles is 50 minutes-65 minutes, depending on my speed and mood. I don't walk real slow but not real fast either. The fastest I've walked 3 miles was 47 minutes, that is great for me! It gets me sweating and my heartbeat up so I think it's a good walk. One day I hope to be able to jog and for longer distances, at least 5 miles a day. We'll see...I can picture Gaby taking spanish, so cute!

KATY...ha, piano lessons, I need to take some! I've always wanted to learn to play. I think that is GREAT James is.

JULES...Aloha! :wave:

Hiya MINDEE, ANITA & Miss SASSY! Hoping you ladies had a great day!

Dinner was nice, well except for the waitress...terrible. Okay, this place served what they call country italian, ick. It wasn't too bad but it wasn't the greatest either. But the GF picked it and it is her BD tomorrow so...I will stick with my Olive Garden. But we had a nice long dinner and chat...she is sweet.

It's late and I planned on getting up early. Not this early though, lol. Tomorrow will be a pretty lazy day, other than my walk. I did get in little over a mile walk and the weights/bike. The food and water were good too! I didn't over eat at dinner. So all in all this should be a good week, so far so good. I will stay focused!

Nighty, night ladies...see ya later. :wave:

just a quick pop in from me for now.....Brandon was a pistol to get to bed, so I am thinking of going without his afternoon nap for a couple of days to see how things go. he went without them before, but then he got sick this last time and he needed his sleep.....now it just makes it really hard to get him to bed at night if he has had a nap. another thing that he hit on tonight was his need for a night light again. so we have one in their room, and I haven't heard a peep out of them since I put it in there.

suzyq~ I am thinking of using one for a photo Christmas card. It will depend on money and if/when we finally decide. I sent the link out to both my family and his family that we have email addresses for to see what they think of them....plus so they can see updated pictures of them all.

cristina~ I am glad that you were able to see the pictures!

sue~ very nice pictures! I am glad that your mom had another good day. I will keep my fingers crossed that the new meds work.

hello to everyone that I missed! I hope you are all doing well on this Wednesday.

Good Morning!

On the fly again. :wave: to Michelle! Big move for you, I would be freaking out. Come chat when you have a second to breathe :)

Never heard of country italian Cristina! Ick...sounds icky....what was the menu like. I love Olive Garden.....lol. Glad you had a good time with the GF :)

Hi ya Mindee!

K- I promised Gab I would pick her up after morning K class and she won't have to go to afternoon program. She was happy with that. Her father took her swimming last night and Gab was very hyper and obnoxious. My words....because that is why I didn't go.....I didn't want to be around her ..lol.
So, he called all upset with her behavior. *sigh.....and I had t explain like....."she IS 5 years old and she IS usually very sweet and polite....she IS tired and IS acting out her fussiness.....Gab also IS with her peers now all day and picking up things...."....so, he seemed to calm down.
What the heck...he thinks she is going to mind him all the time?? Make it easy for him to be a father???? hehe......not a chance buster.

The other ex came over at 5am and watched Gab while I ran out for a walk. Freezing cold but got it done and out of the way. Munched on turkey for breakfast.

Dancing w/ the stars was good......I cried. It was very emotional ....haha. What a nut case I am.....chat at you later!!

Michelle--you need to keep us informed so we know everything is ok...

Sue--such great pics

Mindee & Cristina--Ry always got by on a little sleep and rarely took naps, Teri slept through the night and took LLOOONNNGGG naps during the day--they both are still the same...

Suzyq--I cry when I watch the little mermaid cartoon!!

here's pic at the office:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLan...fromshare&Ux=0

Hello- We had to take DS to the airport this afternoon. No fun. He has already called to say he is home safe and sound.

I walked 2/3 of a mile before I froze. Then later when it got warmer and sunnier I rode the bike for a mile. Since I am so out of shape again I will just start out slow.

Mom had a real good day again and ate 3 meals with no trouble. Yay! I hope I can see her scale go UP and mine go DOWN. haha

I have been busy looking at condos online for a new vacation place. Keeping busy so I won't think about my kids leaving....boo hoo.

Sounds like you are all getting ready for the holidays and I haven't even started yet. Just wanted to get the family time in and now I can SHOP.

Hi to all and thanks for the good words about my pictures.

Evening Chickies!

I think w/ the Dancing show it was Marie and her losing her father. I mean sure he was 90 years old but .....your daddy is everything.,,,*sniff. ...Ya, I was crying when she said how thankful she was for the show to be there and keep her mind off everything that was going on.

anywho....

Wow, Jules! Love the feastive office pictures! Did you do that? Very pretty outside too......so tell me what is it about Little Mermaid that makes you cry?

Cristina - Soooooo, how many miles did you walk?? You're a walking machine!! lol ......wow...you certainly keep me moving, thanks for the inspiration!! Mike is way too serious about this parenting stuff. Very uptight and everything needs a heavy duty discussion. My motto is when in diubt give the kid a nap! Because I know when something is amiss with her she is just plain tired.

k- eating waaaaaay too much turkey. I better go take care of my sweetie (Gaby).

chat later......

omg - Cristina! You are going to be one little skinny chickie with all that walking!! 5 miles is incredible, totally impressed and inspired!!

Very scary about the break in.......

M is a good dad. I really don't worry abou Gab when she is with him but he is wound up too tight. He needs to chill. He hasn't seen his other daughter in 2 years.....I think that has to do a lot with his obsession with Gab.....ugh.

Hope you get some sleep tonight! Love ya...chat tomorrow!!

Thank you Susan! You inspired me first! Lol But I am serious...I read, and reread your article and keep thinking about allllll those stairs you climbed! Ha, I'll never be a skinny chick...smaller than I am, and skinny enough for me but not skinny. Tomorrows plan is to do my 2 mile WATP, then the WATP Walk and Jog...run my errands, come home and do the weights and bike. That will give me 85 minutes if I do 25 mns weights and bike. Was doing just 20 but I am tryin gto step it up a little. We'll see how that goes and for ho wlong. I know this won't go on forever, my old body won't be able to take it but once I lose some I will slow down and do 45-60 mns 4-6 times a week. Well, at least M is a good dad to Gaby. I would be worried if he wasn't. I know he was a butthead before so I am glad to see he is involved in her life.

Ooopsie! I forgot to say Hi Sue! Glad your baby boy made it home safely. Josh had quite the trip to Hawaii Sunday...poor kid got confused with the time change in Phoenix and thought he had a hour to sleep and missed his flight. Ended up getting another flight out at 4:30 (the first one was at 11:30) and then there was something wrong with that plane so thy had to find them another one. he finally got to Hawaii about 10:30, 11 p.m. and would have been there at 3:30 had he not fallen asleep. But he made there safely so all is good. And I know you are missing the kids already! :hug: So glad your mom is feeling well and eating, yay!

Okay, ladies...gotta go check something. Nighty, night! :hug:

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