I made it 30 mins on the treadmill! I guess that is a Yay, but I wish I could have done a little more. will just have to keep at it, and get my strength back. Ran around to get accessories for my new cellie, then off to a minor league baseball game with DH and the kids...we had to leave early for two reasons. DD1 was being very whiny, and I seem to have picked up some of Annie's side effects! LOL Three trip to the bathroom at the ballpark, then still had to run into the house when we got home. :( I hope it gets better soon.

:hug: to all you lovely ladies! Have a great wednesday!

THIS IS A FAST POST. I STARTED BAGGING THE WASH LAST NIGHT AND GETTING A HEAD START TODAY BEFORE THE OFFICE OPENS. WEATHER IS A BALMY 60-SOMETHING. WINDOWS OPEN LAST NIGHT AND FAN ON. MY SINUSES ARE NOT A HAPPY CAMPER BUT IT FELT GOOD! :rofl:

ANNIE...SAVE ME SOME DRUGS. I THINK I AM WORKING MYSELF UP TO THEM! NO JOKE INTENDED. STAY STRONG AND RIDE THE WAVE. I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT. I HAVE A METHOD NOW THAT I USE. THINGS CAN EITHER GO RIGHT OR WRONG. RIGHT AND EVERYONE IS HAPPY. WRONG AND I AM UNHAPPY. BUT I LIVE TO TELL THE TALE AND THE PAIN CAN ONLY LAST FOR SO LONG. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO LIVE FOR THE MOMENT AND LET THE CRAP GO.....ALONG WITH LOTS OF DEEP BREATHS :lol3:

MICHELLE...GOOD EXERCISING!! I STARTED GETTING MORE REGULAR TOO. HERE'S TO US :cheers:

SHAD....I GOT TIRED OF THE VIBRATOR...I'D RATHER STICK CEMENT IN THERE AND JUST GET IT OVER WITH! :rofl:

I REALLY MUST RUN AND I SEE THERE IS ANOTHER PAGE :faint: I'LL TRY AND GET THERE LATER ON. LOVE TO ALL.
HAPPY WEDNESDAY! :moped:

Good morning ladies,

I don't have much time to post today so no personals - sorry.

We're having an ice cream social event today. I'm helping out as I am on the committee. My job is to keep the bowls with the toppings (crushed candy bits, sprinkles etc) filled so that will keep me far away from the ice cream tho I might indulge in one scoop of sherbet.

DH called 3 pool companies to come and give us an estimate and surprisingly all 3 will come out this week. One nice lady showed up yesterday. She said it's very likely that the damage was caused by the excessive rains we had swelling the grounds up. Still need to replace the liner, still big bucks but not quite as horrid as either of us thought. They said it will take 4 weeks to order the liner so we wouldn't get the pool useable until August but I pretty much figured we would be out this season. At least it's nothing we did or didn't do to cause the problem...

I'm tired today - sleepy when I go to bed but lately I'm having a hard time falling asleep - seems like it takes an hour to nod off. And I've been having a problem with I guess my back for a while. I usually sleep on my right side but have been finding that when I do that I must be aggrivating something because I wake up and my entire leg just hurts in a deep, terrible pain. I've been taking to falling asleep on my back (which is uncomfortable to me) and I guess I naturally flip over to my right, wake up in pain, flip back again and wake up in the morning on my back with pillows scattered all on the floor. Not getting a good rest at all.

Yesterday I went to put my lunch in the refrigerator at work (I don't use it much) and it stunk like something died in there. I started looking at the collection of old stuff in there and there was soy milk that expired back in March, yougurts with dates of September that you know were from LAST YEAR. The corker was not one but several different bottles strewn throughout the fridge of juice and such with expiration dates of 2006!!!!!!!!! :yikes: I did find the source of the stink - a very, very furry salad wedged in the back of one of the shelves. Why are people such pigs? I know, I know... this is the result of kids whose parents did EVERYTHING for them. Then they send them out into the world and I have to work with them :rollpin: :rofl:

Gotta run, bye for now. :wave:

Happy Hump Day....

Michelle..You are so awesome...thank you for your very kind words. I am so proud of your accomplishments in eating healthy and exercising.

Shad...sounds like your work environment is more enjoyable...

Lets see...today....I am having lunch with some buddies from my previous job where I worked for 23 years. I am excited to see them. One is now living in Texas and have not seen him in a year.

Tonight I am going to Champp's Rest & Bar with the girls for an adult beverage before heading home.

My mental state is much better today. Dave has called me every day since visiting over the weekend. He is so kind and sweet. I need to give it a chance. He doesn't push me to do ANYTHING. He is a patient man.

Everyone have a pleasant, sunshiny day.

Love and Hugs.

Happy Wednesday ladies -

Had a great time at the baseball game last night with DH, his cousin and her teenage daughter. The Brewers won 7-0, with 5 homeruns! I'm still on :cloud9: about my new pants size!

Shad - You have been so busy working. I hope you're allowing yourself some fun time too. Good for you for removing TFG's name from the documentation. I can imagine how great that must feel! Can the cave at Durness house both Dick and George? I tell ya' these past 7.5 years have been fun with Dick and George - NOT! I am eager for them to be over. As for the gym, please don't take too many days off...you know how Happy gains when you don't workout! :rofl:

Ellen - 30 minutes on the treadmill is WONDERFUL! YGG! Take it slow and don't push yourself too hard. Your body is doing a lot of work as it is growing a person inside. I hope you're feeling better and not having any more mad dashes.

Mel - I like your attitude - it puts things in perspective. As rough as life can be sometimes, I always find something to feel grateful for - now it is that we made it through the floods. Unfortunately so many in the state are still up to their knees or waists in water. Even though the rain has stopped, the rivers haven't receded much. I, too, try and live for the moment and deep breaths do help.

Happy - Sorry to hear about your pool expenses, but at least the repair people can come out for estimates this week and the first estimate was less than you feared. Hopefully you'll have your pool up and running in August to enjoy some of the summer! So when should we plan the pool party at Happy's?? :swim: Have fun at your ice cream social and enjoy your sherbet. That's awful about your back and leg pain keeping you up at night! If it doesn't get better soon, I'd suggest seeing the doctor. Sleep deprivation is not healthy. I hope you feel better, and sleep better, soon. Our work refrig's never have that problem, as we have people who throw out EVERYTHING (salad dressings, juices, yogurts and tupperware containers) each FRIDAY, regardless of what's inside. If you don't want your stuff thrown out, you have to remove it on Friday. Makes for a better situation for all and there is no stinky stuff or biology experiments going on in the frig.

Well, time to get productive. Here's to a great day for all of us!

Annie - you were posting at the same time as me. I'm glad to hear your mental state is doing better. And it's so nice that Dave is patient and kind. What a sweetheart he is! Only you can determine what you're willing to confide to him and when, but he seems like a very understanding guy that would appreciate your honesty about what you're feeling and what apprehensions you may have. Take it slow, dear Annie. Stay within your comfort zone. No sense in adding to your stress and anxiety. And know that we've got your back, no matter what. :hug: Have a wonderful lunch with your former co-workers and enjoy your after work refreshments with the gals!

Hello ladies! I must have done too much yesterday, because I slept and fought off a headache this morning. Thankfully the kids were happy to watch cartoons, as they have been limited this summer. I am not planning much for the rest of today, just folding laundry, and getting dinner made. Oh, I have to pay bills at one point too, but will wait and do them with DH.

Have to get moving much love to all!

Ellen - I hope you are feeling a little better. Good for you for listening to your body and resting. Take good care of yourself.

Morning all,
Just a quick note before I get ready for the gym. Yes Michelle, I do go 5 days a week at least. If I regularly go more, I end up like Ellen and feeling tired and jaded. At least she has an excuse. I am just getting old. Happy will need to go workout herself for those two days. :lol3:
Mind you with you, me, Mel and Ellen now exercising, we should have all days covered for both Happy and Annie. Doncha think.

Okay, I will be back for personals later and a run down on my boring working life. It's off to gym I go.

Hi every one.

I'm through with classes. I now have the 24 hours needed for renewal, and my aunt had her thyroid surgery today. She is doing well. Will get to come home tomorrow.

ANNIE...HAVE A FUN TIME WITH YOUR PALS. ADULT BEVERAGE :rofl:

ELLEN...FEEL BETTER SOON.

MICHELLE...WE WERE WATCHING THE NEWS AND EVERY DAY I THANK GOD I LIVE ON "HIGH" GROUND. WHEELS AND WATER DEFINITELY DON'T MIX :lol3: NICE EXERCISING!

CEEJAY...GOOD NEWS AUNT FEELS OK. HOPE SHE RECOVERS QUICKLY. CONGRATS ON THE RENEWAL.

HAPPY....HOPE THE ICE CREAM SOCIAL WENT WELL. SORRY THE POOL IS OUT OF COMMISSION FOR AWHILE. MY FRIEND'S LINER WENT LAST YEAR DUE TO EROSION OF THE SOIL UNDERNEATH FROM WATER DAMAGE ALSO. POOLS ARE NEVER EASY ARE THEY? HOPE THE COST WON'T BE TOO MUCH.

SHAD...YA KNOW...MY FRIEND IS EVEN EXERCISING. MAYBE SHE COULD EXERCISE FOR ELLEN WHILE SHE'S "INDISPOSED: :bb: :rofl: EXERCISE BY PROXY...NOW THERE WOULD BE A GREAT THING. WISH I COULD GET SOMEONE TO DIET FOR ME AS WELL!!

I AM JUST TOO SINUS-SLEEPY FOR WORDS. I REALLY SHOULD SHUT THE WINDOWS AND TURN ON THE A/C BUT IT FEELS GOOD TO HAVE THEM OPEN...SUCH A QUANDRY. :crazy: I AM DRAGGING MY BUTT ON PUTTIN MY CHAIRS IN FOR SERVICING. I HATE TO BE WITHOUT ANY OF THEM...EXPECIALLY THE "GOOD" ONES...MY FAVORITES. I PROMISED MYSELF TO MAKE THE DREADED CALL BY MONDAY AND BE DONE WITH IT BUT LET THEM ONLY TAKE ONE AT A TIME. GOING TO PUTTER AROUND THE HOUSE AND GET SOME TIME OUTSIDE. OFF TO THE SHOWERS.
HAPPY THURSDAY/FRIDAY :moped:

Good Morning My Dear Friends.........

Last night with the girls was so much fun. I was home in bed by 10:00 pm. Not bad, this baby needs her beauty rest.

Michelle....Baseball game sounds like a good time. I like baseball and girls fast pitch softball. DD played for about 10 years and loved going to her games.

MEL...air conditioning is much better on your sinus/allergies/head issues. You might want to try it to get better rest.


Ceej...glad your aunt is doing well after surgery. xoxo

UPS...hope you are feeling better now.

DD and I are going to St. Louis, MO for the weekend. My best friend's daughter got engaged so they are having an engagement party. It will be a blast as it is at t best friend's house with built in pool. We make margarita's and swim all day long.

Hello to everyone.

Love and Hugs

Hello ladies -

Such a busy day ahead....but time for a quick check in. I went for a 4 mile walk at lunch yesterday and walked another 2.5 miles on the treddie at the gym. Tonight will be cardio and weights.

Shad - Hope you had a good workout at the gym. 5 days a week is about my limit too. If I don't take a day or two break...I end up run down. But on my off days, I try and walk a little or play with the dogs or garden or something active.

Happy - Are you still doing the BL Challenge? I don't see your exercise ticker. Shad, Ellen, Mel and I can't exercise for you ALL the time. :rofl:

Mel - I'm glad you live on high ground too. Keep the wheels dry, girlfriend! I hope you feel better.

CeeJay - Congrats on finishing the class! I'm glad your aunt is recovering well from her surgery.

Annie - I'm so glad you had a fun girls night out. Sounds like you'll have a wonderful time this weekend in St. Louis! Swimming and 'ritas by the pool, what a life! Enjoy!

Love and hugs to all,

Good morning ladies,

Quickie again for me. DH left this morning to go get the car (a 700 mile round trip he's planning on doing in one shot). I made him some music CDs last night so he'd have something to keep him awake. I didn't get to bed until after 1am and I got back up at 3am to see him off. I had a hard time falling asleep again but finally did and got up reluctantly at 7. Today is going to be a really groggy day and I am more than a little worried about him making that trip all by himself. Doesn't help that I don't fully trust that everything has been checked out in the car repairs either. I just hope deer mating season is over because once again he was on the open road at dawn. And work was really crappy yesterday. I am starting to feel like I'm invisible.

Anyway ... Mel please don't wait too long on getting your chairs serviced. I know you fret when they are not near but you don't want to put off routine maintenance and have them out for an extended period :hug:

Have a good trip Annie - sounds like fun.

Ceejay - glad your aunt pulled through ok. Enjoy what's left of the vacation.

Shad - thank you again for taking care of me. I must admit the effect was short term. I am back battling the flab on my own again. But thanks for trying ;)

Hi Ellen.

Hello Michelle - I see you egg on which means you're posting above my head somewhere.

I have to get to work so have a good one everybody.

Michelle - as far as the TBL challenge goes - it sort of petered out across all the teams. This round for some reason doesn't have the zing it once did. I also got off track when my Mom came out and haven't gotten back into the swing of things yet. We're nothing if not continually trying, right?