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202 again this a.m. and this is a real gift because I went out to dinner last night-usually my downfall. Likely will show up tomorrow.
So glad you have your Mom to help and to rely on, Kaylets. Still praying. Aye, a :queen: can dream. Have a fantasy or two of my own. Actually I am planning a trip to Texas in January and it would be nice if that could provide some motivation. Right now, the bloodwork I'm to have in a week is the "urger". I think I'd love that radio show! Tai chi today. :belly: |
One week to go
220. Still. Ready for that to go down. I'm going to try a woods woggle in a little bit. Maybe that'll help clear up the left-over congestion from that stupid cold.
Anagram, Texas in January sounds great! So nice to have some warmth mid-winter. :sunny: We've had so much rain here I'm starting to grow mushrooms. K, I'd better get on the ball. :wave: to all :queen:lies -- let's make this a good one! |
201.8 this morning. Happy w/that so far. Bearing in mind this is my third approach to Onederland (including one brief time at 199.5)in the last few years, I'm hoping I won't self sabotage again and the third time will be "the charm".
Warming up and sunning up. Paperwork the rest of this a.m. , then ????????? So many choices........... One of them MUST be for fun!!! :belly: |
Helllo all!
This is what I posted on Facebook a few seconds ago..... the comment about friends includes my Royal friends!!!! "We are 4 weeks into treatment . Have been super busy but things are smoothing out because Mom is with us now. John has had some side effects but, is stilll able to work 40 hrs, some of it from home or during treatments. We continue to ask for all prayers!! So many things have turned around for us because of prayer. Our families have been fabulous ; above and beyond. Our friends too!! We are grateful!!" Ah, Anagram, I am beginning to relate to the paperwork issues!! YIKES.... Am researching right now the Open Enrollment Medical choices with my own company.... needing to make the right choices in case DH maxes out his lifetime cap thru his and/or needs to leave his job....... WSW---Plumbing issues agani!!! Oh boy!! We too pulled up our carpet but necessity and economics pointed us toward a thick linoleum.... but its in a wood grain and has fooled a couple of people thinking it was laminate..... in fact, yesterday, dear dog had upset tummy and all we had to do was wipe it up!! Wood Nymph-- a trip to Ireland. Yum!! Eydie-- we joined support groups at the wellness center... and you guessed it, they offer pilates .....during the day but you know I thought of you...... Here's the thought of the day: ********************* Thought of the day: "What would life be like if we had no courage to attempt anything?" Vincent Van Gogh Question of the day: "Who is the bravest person you know?" ******************** Thanks for being here!! |
222 again this a.m. Spaghetti last night to blame? It was brown rice spaghetti with veggie sauce but I might have had a little more than I strictly needed, plus extra salad, although it was all-veggie with homemade vinaigrette. Whatever. I don't like to come in and report things like that but tell self that'll keep me from letting things go.
Anagram, you're hanging in there! Any day now, you'll be there! Hope you managed your fun yesterday. We've got some sunshine and blue sky out there right now. I should just dash out for at least a few minutes. Kaylets, I've got a woman coming for Reiki this afternoon who's had several rounds of chemo and is doing radiation now. She started with a particularly nasty type of breast cancer and then had a brain tumor. She told me last year that she had gotten comfortable enough with the idea of death that she would be totally ready if that was what happened. I feel like that's about the ultimate in bravery because, in some ways, I think that's the big fear energizing all our little fears. K, dollings, let's go out there and make this a good one! |
201.4 but will likely be up tomorrow as I was just out for lunch. Weather so pretty, I may go do a little yard "work" - it's not work when you're just puttering around so you can be outside ;)
It's so unbelievable, Kaylets, that DH can still be doing 40 hours of work. And you too, of course. Hang in. And those medical insurance ??? are so important. Reaching lifetime cap is easier in med situations that you might normally think. Bravest person I've ever known is my DH - he faced so much squarely. I've known many such hero/ines but was closer and able to see how brave he was. Hope you got out in the blue sky/sunshine, Arabella. I'm trying to stock up on same for when the gloomy days come again. All seems calm here for the moment..............wishing same to all. :belly: |
Hello all,
Last night both DH and I went to our support groups....fighters group; caregivers group. We all seem to say the same thing in my support group; 'watching and waiting; good days and bad; '.......although some are almost 2 yrs down the road in treatments and most are disappointed in their results. It really makes me think of so many things. The ones with more "seniority" listen patiently to the two rookies in the room.... spouse still looks good, etc, etc, remembering and wishing they were still in this early phase DH and I are in. I see the look in their faces; but they don't say "Enjoy this early phase, relish this time; we have been on this journey longer and there are many things yet to endure." ............................................But I can read their faces. Wood Nymph, remember what the Empress always would say about these pesky plateaus.....this is only temporary. And remember what I always wonder.... Is the scale broken???? Anagram, we have another sunny, warm day ahead of us.... I am lucky, my office window view is like a postcard ......two maple trees have turned and when the sun comes up in the morning; it makes my heart soar....... ************************ Thought of the day: "Wisdom has two parts: 1)-Having a lot to say. 2)-Not saying it." - Church billboard in Vermont Question of the day: "Who is the wisest person you know?" ************************************************** ******* Today is the day! Let's make this a great one! |
Kaylets, Wow, your DH is working 40 hours a week--that's commendable--I don't like to work 40 hours a week when I'm feeling my absolute best! LOL
Sending you strength, my friend.:hug: I'm still loving the Flat Belly Diet. My weight is steadily going down by ounces most days and the food is is luxurious as long as I control the portions! |
202.4 this a.m. WRONG WAY!!!!! Lacking sleep too.
But I will make the most of our sunny day, Kaylets! I love that you can see the maples. So important to have your heart soaring when it can! I have a trip to make to a nursing home (maybe two today if I can manage it). The first will be almost an hour's drive and I don't want to do it but figure if I go the longer way, I'll squeeze in some pretty good leafpeeping. Days I want to quit this journey, the lady there is one I think of and that scares me back to trying. She is still about 300 lbs. and has difficulty walking even w/a walker. Food was always (and still is) the main focus of her conversation. We are the same age and , while there are others my age in a lot better shape, I figure if it were not for the eternal struggling, I could be there as well. So it may be called a "motivational" trip. :belly: |
221 this a.m. Bah! All in all, a good week last week, though, so I should get back to where I was soon. Too bad this is WI.
Kaylets, how difficult to have to keep working full-time! I was struck by your description of the trees outside your window. It's amazing how much power the natural world seems to have when we're in extreme times. I still remember a particular sunset over a river one time when I was going through a very tough patch. And that would have been over 40 years ago. Eydie, I'm finding the FGB good too. And I have faith I'll start losing weight at some point. Portion control, you say? I'll have to give that a shot. Anagram, the lady at the nursing home is quite the clear example, isn't she. Reminds me of issues with my mom. Not that heavy but has gotten so inactive that she has a lot of trouble getting around. She even limits how much she drinks so that she doesn't have to get up to go to the bathroom. I know I've whined about this issue before. And I know there's nothing I can do about it unless I physically go out there and walk with her. I just have to accept that she's an adult and, on some level, she knows what she's doing. She was a nurse and worked in physio for 20 years. Aaaaanyway. Sorry to go on about that again. All I can control is my own journey. And off I go to do that. Let's take this day and do our level best with it! |
Hello all!
Yes, Anagram, I can relate....so many times during lunch I would hit the grocerty store for a "binge" and see one or two folks on my way in that would be my 'motivation'....... Sometimes seeing 'yourself' not in the mirror, but out there is mre t han eye! Enjoy the scenery, who knows how much longer the leaves will be on the trees! Eydie, The boss is on the Flat Belly too....I don't know if she's seeing results but I know she enjoys the nuts..... Wood Nymph, I send you "losing vibes!" This morning when DH woke up he realized he is having pain when swallowing... They had told us 2 weeks in to radiation this might happen.... its 9 days...... *********************** Thought of the day: Sometimes you're the windshield, Sometimes you're the Bug.' Mark Knopfler, "The Bug" Dire Straits Question of the day: Are you celebrating "Slap Your Coworker Day'" today? |
201.8 today. Cold and rainy again this evening. I MISS MY OCTOBER but did see some pretty on my drive yesterday.
Sorry DH is experiencing pain, Kaylets, but some reassurance in that you were forewarned. Otherwise, I'm sure you'd be panic-ing. Yes, I put a little more into my tai chi today after seeing G. yesterday. She's no longer having therapy and can walk little w/o assistance. So I asked her if she does anything like arm curls, etc. She looked at me like I was crazy. I had been in an earlier nursing home while she was having her therapy and it looked like she was making no effort at all. AND she told me she's put on another 20 lbs since she's in this place = telling me all about their great baked goods, etc. - and she's a diabetic. I think there is just a mental block and I can't judge that as I'm sure I have some of my own...including things like certain calories not counting, etc....Somehow for years, I must have thought I had a special exemption. I didn't get to be the 251 I had reached by just drinking water. Hope wsw is getting some of her many burdens straightened out. Ooh, new quilt for bed came today. So dainty and feminine. Tomorrow I play a bit more w/that room. :belly: |
Saturday
222. I'm feeling like I'm retaining water so maybe I'll have a sudden loss some sweet day. I've really had a pretty good week -- totally binge-free, modest amounts of food. Some exercise but I'm still not up to the usual round.
It will be nice to have a couple of weeks away from :devil: scale but I'll have to be very vigilant. Not having time alone will definitely help but I'm going to have to be careful with my choices in any case. Kaylets: "I don't know if she's seeing results but I know she enjoys the nuts....." :lol: Oh, that sounds too familiar. Anagram, I can so relate! As above, for example, I truly think that on some level I think ADDING nuts to what I already eat will result in weight loss. :crazy: We're doing our last-minute getting ready stuff here. Thinking of having DSIL & DBIL (possibly others) in for dinner but it may be too much. Of course, may do it anyway. The other thing I'd like to do is get my mom out for a little leaf-peeping tootle, which I haven't yet managed. K, Lovelies, let's make this a good one! |
Ooh, have a great trip, Arabella. And see, there you are, looking for more things to do (dinner party) when you already have enough to do. That's WHY I say you do so much. Schedule it for when you get home and can regale your guests w/your fun travels. Leaf peeping good for you too, though, so maybe that if you can find a minute.
I might have misposted my weight yesterday. I think it was 201.4 but maybe not. Anyway TODAY it was 201. Must be vigilant, must NOT shoot myself in the foot yet one more time and blow this third approach. MUST, MUST, MUST NOT GIVE IN. Was SO tempted last night, so, so tempted. Well, I gave myself three chores this a.m. and finished all of those. Time for lunch, Curb Appeal and a shower. However, like arabella, I'm thinking maybe I could squeeze in ONE MORE chore. Smack, smack on the wrist. Did not sleep well again last night and should just let well enough be. I should take my own advice!!!! :belly: |
hi, dear royals, have missed you all so much!!!!
2 wks ago, my ceiling started leaking at 1:30 a.m. called condo. management co. emergency #, and reported leak. manager on duty called back; said she couldn't get hold of their plumber, but would keep trying. as leak got worse, i kept calling back, and she kept saying plumber not responding; plumber will probably call you back after 8 a.m. looked in phone book to try 24 hour plumbers on my own; left messages for several; no response. left voicemail messages for many different friends asking for help; no response. (everyone only had cell phones, and all were off at night while charging.) got my drenched clothes out of closet which took me several hours. continued to call condo. mgement co. emergency #, and asking for someone to come out and help, but said no one responding, so nothing else she could do. water leak in closet turned in to driving rain in closet, then bathroom, then bedroom, drenching furniture, carpet, and carpet drenching continued on in to livingroom halfway+. still no one from condo mgement co. would come out, despite all my calls for help. asked if she could please contact resident in condo above to see if water is leaking from that person's. said she didn't have contact number. at one point, heard loud noise while i was in the only dry space in my condo (in living room, near desk)--the celing in the closet collapsed. 2nd loud noise---a painting over one of my chests in bedroom was driven off wall by the water coming from the celing, and crashed down behind that chest. 8:15a.m., after spending entire night in desk chair to get away from water, got call from condo management home repair, and he said he is not a plumber, but will come out, will keep trying plumber, and is in small town, so it would take about an hour or so to get to my place. he arrived at 9:30a.m., and said this is unlivable, and miraculously got a plumber, a water extraction/restoration co. out by 9:50am. by then all my clothes, shoes, purses, luggage in closet had been totally drenched; some ruined. all my furniture had been rained on and the legs ruined from sitting in water for over 8 hours. it turned out the water heater in the condo. above had burst. no one apologized from condo mgement co for not sending out someone sooner. called my insurance agent, and said adjuster will be out first thing next morning to meet with me. so, had to move to hotel that sun. morning literally with the clothes on my back. everything else drenched, and was picked up by clothing restoration portion of restoration co, and was told i would get some emergency clothes back 2 days later, which i did. (the rest will take a few weeks or so.) the restoration co. (sparkles) has been great though. most of those folks have been very nice. first it took a week and a half to even get everything dried out before they could start any repairs. my damaged bedroom furniture(all) was picked up yesterday for repair. restoration: new padding replaced under carpet, new bathroom floor put in, ceiling replaced in bedroom closet, ceilings in bedroom and bathroom fixed, and at end, carpet cleaned, etc. they think this will take about another week or so. late that sunday a.m., i got calls back from my friends, which i appreciated, of course. all that night dragging clothes out of the closet for hours, and continuing to call mgement co. and leaving messages for other plumbers, i felt so alone and the night seemed as though it would never end, i have to say. just so grateful, though, that i was not hurt, or dragging clothes out of the closet when the ceiling collapsed. also grateful that i'm almost 2/3 of the way to the finish line now, and that i have been strong, and have continued to do what has needed to be done throughout. actually, very proud of myself for how i have handled everything, in fact. just so exhausted. also got sick with cold and flu on wed., and being sick in a hotel has been pretty challenging. each day for the past 2 weeks, i have had to keep going back and forth to let folks in the condo. (to check moisture levels, estimate furniture damage, blah, blah, blah.) not surprising i got sick. have been running on empty for past 2 weeks. well, that is my flood story. so glad only about another week, or possibly 2, and then can get back in to condo. will get it ready to sell, find some place to live, and MOVE OUT OF THE CONDO FROM ****. i am resolved now to give a committed search for other living arrangements. i am much more open to many different options now, so i know i will find something! :) i will catch up on your posts soon with personal responses. just know i am thinking of you all, dear queens. take care, everyone. |
oh my GOSH WSW!!!
How awful!! And you are being so reasonable! I would have called the press, action news and anyone who would listen! OH MY GOSH! As for me, I was complaining to myself about a 2 hr try at to fill a percription that turned out to need a compounding pharmacy, one part of it was a special order, no one to get permission to substitute the special order because its after 5 on Friday, etc....Turned out DH wasnt desperate for the med, and we will regroup Monday am. You are my hero WSW!! Wood Nymph, have a glorious trip! Anagram-- I got that same look just last night during a rain storm when DS was told groceries needed to go in the house. Evidently, it was ok for others to get wet........ Guess it's just us, my royals! We're the only sane ones!!! :carrot::carrot::dizzy::dizzy: |
Oh my goodness, WSW! It still just boggles my mind that they didn't send anyone to check on the condo above you IMMEDIATELY -- holy crap!
I hope the insurance compensates you for some of the trouble you've had making your belongings safe. Yes, condo from ****, for sure. People get condos so they don't have the hassles of living in a self-maintained home and who, in their self-contained homes, has had the maintenance troubles you've had? It's just about beyond belief. Hope you're feeling better! Anagram, I did get my mom out for a few hours driving around this afternoon and was very glad to have done. Torrential rains this morning gave way to a really lovely and mild, sunny afternoon. Then SIL and BIL came for tea instead of dinner (had a party to go to) so that was much easier, too. Now just winding down with a glass of wine. Tomorrow will do final laundry, start packing, make lists to make sure I've got everything sorted. Kaylets, no improvement from DS? I hope he's not staying with you these days? K, Lovelies, I'm just about ready for my second-last sleep before we go... Have a blissful night's sleep! |
wsw - so glad you're coming along as well as you have been and thank goodness for those people (restoration) who do know how to do their job. We have all been concerned about how you were faring. You have been so tried. Yes, as soon as possible, out from the condo from ****. And if there is no apology/compensation from the management company, perhaps a chat with a lawyer to see what amends that may be required to make.
Ouch, Kaylets, I guess there's always an exception to the people who've been wonderful. That's where the "Royal Stare" comes in handy. And talk about people not getting it............ See, arabella, you did so much = you got it all in anyway. I did get a walk in this a.m. in one of the favorite parks and then drove a longer way home from a store just to hit a little more of the energy producing color. Was 203 this morning - I had some canned soup yesterday even though I KNEW while I was doing it that it would produce the "salt effect". So I go to dr.'s tomorrow not what I wanted to be :( |
:witch::witch::witch::witch::witch:199.8 this a.m. BUT NO HUZZAHS as I was on a different routine since I was fasting for bloodwork. I normally weigh in AFTER breakfast. In any event I think I've lost some of the salt I carried yesterday. But still won't be in Onederland when on regular routine once again. NOT YET, NOT YET, BUT SOON, I hope.
AND the doctor commented that I'd lost some weight since I was in three months ago. Not much, I'm sure. I think it may have been 4 pounds or so. But still, it's nice to have him notice. Off to tai chi and then on to a meeting re the ever-changing medical insurance. Bleah! But so nice and sunny and colorful right here in the 'hood. And beyond one load of laundry which is swooshing as we speak, I do not plan to do anyother things today. Tomorrow is another day and I will make the most of the beauty of this one. Royal Trumpets Sound a pleasant morning to all Royal :queen:s. :witch::witch::witch::witch::witch: |
Today's the day
And, although I thought I was totally calm, I found myself munching through anything that wasn't tied down yesterday (Note to self: Tie down all remaining food) and then waking up an hour after I went to sleep, socked in the jaw by existential angst. Bah. Don't you just hate the stupid existential dread?
We don't leave until dinner time so I'm going to spend the day taking care of little loose ends and working my attitude around to "vacation" and "wheeee!" Anagram, I am sorry but it must be said: HUZZAHHHHHHHH!!! For you've dipped under into fabled Onederland and even if you pop over slightly, you'll be back there and going lower soon. :woohoo: I must say, I'm a little concerned about non-reporting :queen:lies. I did PM Kat, because she usually doesn't stay away long, but had no response. Sending good energy for whatever battles Royals are facing. I'm taking the laptop so I'll likely get in to say :wave: from time to time. Strictly saying "no work work" though. :no: But I may be inspired to work on the ghost stories book. Hoping to take in a few good ghost tours. There's a book, "Walking Haunted London" that describes 24 ghost walks. That's pretty much perfect since DH isn't a ghostie-person but he loves history and walking. :) And with that, I'll be off. K, Lovelies, let's get out there and make it work! |
Oooh, how could youi be CALM, right now, Arabella, when you're off on such a great adventure today? So exciting.
And guess what? It was 199.8 again today under the "right" circumstances. I'm sure I'll be up and down as usual but it is still such a thrill to see that number ( saw it once before about four years ago - briefly). I am going to be so P O S I T I V E about it this time and try to hold it firmly in my grasp. Of course, I was at 203.2 yesterday at the doctor's and nothing is official until he has it written down ;) But anyway it helps a bit w/today's motivation. :badbat: :badbat: :badbat: |
Egads! Today was 199. I'm beginning to think Olde Devil Scale is playing with me. Whatever. It was nice to see a "1" for the third day in a row.
Olde Devil Raine is still with us - spoiling the gorgeous fall weather we should be having. Not real cold though. Yesterday I did a nice brisk walk in the cemetery in a little spritz. Anyway, :queen:lies, have a great day, esp. Arabella on whom the dew is most likely falling very softly. :badbat: :badbat: :badbat: |
tried writing post, but it disappeared. will be brief because soooooo worn out. wanted to at least check in, though, and say
congrats, anagram on being in onederland!!!!!!!!! that is great, and enjoy!!!! arabella-hope your trip is grand! kaylets-thinking of you with all you are dealing with, and when i get down about still dealing with the aftermath of leak, i am reminded of what is important in life and what is not. your strength and good humor reminds me to try and take things in stride as much as possible. stil sick. still at hotel--1 1/2 weeks later---. rennovaion did start on monday, and is continuing. may be back in early part of next week, or so they are guestimating. stil won't have bathroom floor, or most of my bedroom furniture back by then, but insurance co. won't pay for hotel past then. was told can use bathroom with just concrete until the flooring comes in---not feeling too sure about that, but at this point, can't even think anymore, so right now, i just need to get into bed for now, and call it another verrrrry long day. take care, dear royals. |
How weary your shoulders must be, wsw. I guess one CAN use a bathroom with a concret floor but one should not have to. Sounds like quite a way to go still. But it was good of you to make the effort to check in and let us know your status.
Thanks for the kind words, wsw, but of course I'm up again. Ate out last evening and was at 201 today. However today's yet another fresh start and I'm hoping to get it down again. Hate to give up my favorite hobby though ;) Tonight will be trying - for a number of weird reasons, Trick or Treat Night is held tonight in our area. I will have no trouble staring down the KitKats, Peppermint Patties and Tootsie Rolls until tonight when any leftovers will take on magical, menacing powers and call out to me in their siren voices. Hopefully I'll be smart enough to just take it all down to the freezer when I turn out the outside lights so that I won't hear that siren call. Hugs and stamina, Kaylets. :badbat: :badbat: :badbat: |
Cheers from Dublin!
Hello, Lovelies! The trip over was a bit on the brutal side -- 16 hours, all told. And sitting up from midnight to 5 a.m., lapsing into semi-consciousness from time to time. We arrived at the hotel at about 3 yesterday afternoon (3 hr time difference), dead on our feet. Had a little nap, went out for a walk and had dinner and then back to collapse.
Walked again this a.m., came back and did a half-hour on the elliptical, some yoga. Walked another few hours and toured the Irish Writers Museum -- it was very interesting. Our hotel is right on the River Liffey, which bisects the city. There are lovely little footbridges over it -- it's really quite picturesque. Had a good salad for lunch -- greens, warm chicken and pine nuts. Back to the hotel and had a sauna/swim/jacuzzi/steam/swim/sauna/jacuzzi. It was grand! I am so relaxed. :cloud9: Now we'll go out to dinner shortly and have another bit of a stroll and I suspect that'll do us for today. ;) WSW, I don't think those people realize who they're dealing with!!! Sure you're the :queen: of the land and your forbearance is grand. Yes, "grand" is my favorite new saying, substitute for "great." And I'm thinking of adopting the Irish accent too. It's lovely! (which is another word they use a lot -- quite the effect when punky teenage boys say it. Anagram, good luck with the stupid Halloween candy! Sometimes I'm impervious and other times I've snacked on it all day. Ugh. At one point I'd been mostly off sugar for quite a while and eating the occasional bit of really good chocolate and then it didn't taste good to me at all. Unfortunately, I got over that :rolleyes: Okay, my darlings, I'm going to nudge DH... time for dins. Love to all, mentioned or un- |
So GRAND to hear from you, Lovey! I too thought Dublin a charming place and did NOT get enough time there. Fond memories.
201.2 today and I DID NOT eat out last evening. NOR DID I HAVE ANY OF THE dreaded Halloween candy last evening. So easy to go up - so hard to go down. Today more of a fun day and more open to "choices" than yesterday was. We'll see. I did get in a nice neighborhood walk yesterday. Cloudy/mild and to be the same again today before a rainy tomorrow. :badbat: :badbat: :badbat: |
[B]anagram-sorry to hear demon scale is being such a pain. impressed you did not get in candy last night. scale will eventually cooperate and reward your efforts.
arabella-your trip sounds divine so far. hope it continues that way. had said 1 1/2 weeks in previous post, but actually it will be THREE weeks on sunday. yikes! no wonder i am so worn out. i think i must have a permanent knot in my neck now. should be another week til i can move back in. i would scream if only i had energy. ok, take care, all. again, no promises that i made any sense but i tried,anyway. :) |
Tour du jour
Good morning, Sweetlings! We took in the National Gallery and the National Museum yesterday.
This morning I walked 45 mins along the River Liffey as the sun was coming up. My feet are sore from all the walking the past two days, plus gymning and swimming and I've been eating like an :angel: so I should see a reward when I return. Here's our tour du jour: Your Gray Line guide will take you on a visit to the mystical site of Newgrange, a world listed burial site that predates the Egyptian pyramids. After lunch your guide will take you past the site of the famous Battle of the Boyne before visiting Mellifont Abbey, Ireland’s first Cistercian abbey. * Visit 1. Includes guided visit to Brú na Boinne Visitor Centre, designed to interpret the rich archaeological heritage of the Boyne Valley. * Guided tour inside the tombs at Newgrange * Explore the oldest and largest Neolithic burial chamber in Europe (3,200BC) * Time for lunch at Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre * See the site of the Battle of the Boyne * Visit 2. Monasterboice, where you will see some fine examples of Ireland’s High Crosses. WSW, my goodness! Three weeks. Sending good energy :goodvibes: Try to pamper yourself as much as possible! Anagram, you've got it knocked this time. Of course we need to bounce around the target a bit but see how much lower you're bouncing? Soon you'll be in Onederland to stay. :cloud9: K, :queen:lies. Must finish my :coffee2: and put on makeup. |
You"re making me want to back to Ireland, Arabella. Of course there is SO much to see.
wsw, three weeks! I know it is because it seems SO LONG to me and I can just imagine how long it must seem to you. :hug: and :hug: to Kaylets as well. 201.4 today - wrong direction. Ate out again yesterday though. Salt does me in - so no eating out until Tuesday (prearranged) which might help my Monday weigh in. Was so cloudy earlier and supposed to be on and off rain. So at first sign or sunshine I popped over to the park for a walkie. By the time I got there, the blue skies were mostly far awy and the gray clouds were above me. Now that I'm home again, it's bright again and not as breezy. The leaves have been coming down like snowflakes today. But I'm glad I got the walk in. If it stays pretty I can always go pull a few "deadies" in the yard or find some other little excuse to be out there :) HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL :badbat: :badbat: :badbat: |
arabella-hearing of your trip makes me want to jump on a plane and see ireland. have never been there, but it sounds so fascinating.
anagram-hope bouncing around scale ends a.s.a.p! salt does me in too. speaking of salt---just trying to eat the best i can while i have to be out of house. some days definitely better than others. today---not too bad, at least. as much as i used to love eating out, every day does get a little old. well, if i were on vacation, it probably wouldn't, though. anyhoo- found pillows today, which will be nice on my new bed. hopefully, i'll be trying those out in the not too distant future. in mean time, need to hit sack right here in my hotel room. today, i didn't have to "be on call" for repair folks, and have another day off from that tomorrow, which is definitely a positive. today, i finally remembered to take some deep breaths--first time in a long time, i think. well, nightey-nite, queens. hope everyone is having a good evening. take care. |
200.6 today - at least a little better.
I know, wsw, about HAVING to eat out. Not so much fun. Enjoy your restful day or two and treat you well. Heading out for a walk - grayish again but some blue sky just popped up and I don't want to miss it. :belly: |
anagram-hope your walk was pleasurable. gray here today too. hard rain earlier, but that let up in afternoon.
well, will go downstairs now for a bite to eat, and then some reading and early bed. all the condo "fun" starts again tomorrow bright and early. good evening, one and all. |
Hello all!
Lost 1/2 a post, somehow I zigged when I meant to zag! WSW! You certainly are earning your good karma! This incident would sorely test my patience! I wonder if you really should consider taking this further legally. Perhaps one of your friends is an attorney?? I am trying to be grateful that you weren't seriously hurt but just wonder about the rest of the building and the management style.........Don't mind me, I just can't help but wonder........ Yes, Wiood Nmyph, your descriptions are making me feel like I am there! Or almost!! Hope the remainder of the trip remains fabulous! Anagram! I know what you mean about gray skies!! I even went out to the backyard a few times to tidy up in the rain as I just couldnt stand waiting any longer..... Dh had a pretty good weekend which turned the week around.... He has begun having trouble sleeping ( chemo insommnia) and wound up so tried he needed to take both Tues and Wed off. So, here's Monday!! |
Glad to hear your week turned around a bit, Kaylets. So many things to deal with.....
And dear patient wsw, are you able to do any little pleasant things in youir temporary environment? 201.2 today so bit SIGH again. But sun is shining and looks good for better part of the week. So tai chi soon and another Fresh Start. :belly: |
[B]kaylets- glad dh had good weekend after rough week. as anagram said, so much to deal with.
yeah, i have been thinking i may need to contact an attorney---not sure at this point, but am definitely considering it. anagram-demon scale sure is messing with you, isn't it?! so worn out at this point---can barely think. need to eat daintier portions tomorrow than i did today. haven't gotten to do anything fun or relaxing in temporary environment. everyone at the hotel has sure been nice, though, and that makes such a positive difference, and have really appreciated that. ok, need to hit the sack. take care, all. [B] |
199.2 today - yes that Demon Scale loves to torment. Eating out again tonight though at a place I know oversalts - charity thing though so will go. My next goal will be to get low enough so these salt sprints will still be under 200.
I'm sure you're too tired even if someone offered you a great fun time, wsw. Keep records, receipts, journal just in case you decide at some point that you need to go further. I have just been assuming the condo or the insurance are paying for a lot of your expenses. But EVERYTHING should be reimbursed including any extra visits for MS, etc. Not to mention compensation for any backtracking there. Remember you were NOT negligent and the fact they did nothing for so many hours would indicate "they" were. If you are compensated fairly w/o a lawsuit, you may not feel it's worth all the effort but "fairly" does not mean skimpily. And your time running back and forth, etc. is worth something as well. :turkey::turkey::turkey::turkey: Sunny, nippy today. Off to a funeral - not someone I know - some from ouir church go to all (or as many as possible) to rep the parish. Visitors this weekend so must put on the thinking cap re food, etc. |
Hello my friends,
Starting to see I need to concentrate a little more on my food choices.... it was interesting to watch myself drop a pant size with all of DH's medical issues but I am starting to feel and look a little ragged. Have also had some brass tack thinking about finances and how I need to think very hard about taking care of myself for whatever the future holds. At first, I just thought " Who cares -- we can live in a box" .... but ..... WSW.... I agree with Anagram.... you do deserver to be treated fairly, very fairly. I can relate to how it feels to have your plate so full it's hard to balance but you deserve fairness! :hug: Anagram-- Don't let that scale get you down.... it sounds to me from that last number, you are in Onederland ..... It's just sounds like "Should I stay or Should I go?".............................. We had tickets for Jesse Cook Monday night. DH wasnt up to going so DMom came with me. It was pleasant but he has a new album and I was a little disappointed my favorites weren't played. There is no denying he is a gifted musician. Please keep me in your thoughts.... I am counting on you! ************** Thought of the day: "Worry is the darkroom in which negatives are developed." - Church billboard in Colorado Question of the day: "Is there any Halloween candy left at your house?" **************************** |
Oh, yes, Kaylets - tough as it is under the circumstances you MUST take care of you. You can't carry all of this w/o doing the best you can for your health too.
Yes, I have Halloween candy in the freezer. Not a lot but in days of yore it would have been on my hips by now. 199.8 this a.m. and I am pleased. Last night's restaurant seems to have cut back somewhat on salt or else I just hit them on a bad night the last time. Had decided to make today an "easy" one and yet managed to get a lot done somehow. Funny sometimes how that works. :turkey: |
199.4 today but for some reason this afternoon I feel like eating me out of house and home. Grayish again - blah. Cool too. So I'm going to get my sorry self up and do at least one constructive thing so I can feel good about that and maybe that will help beat back the munchies.
Oops, sun just came out - weak but better than when I entered the Palace. Must be reflected sunshine. Taking another "easier" day today but not getting as much done as yesterday. Still - not a total waste either and still enough hours to go to get a little thing or two done AND rest, rest, rest. Hang in, all lovely :queen:s. Let's vicariously enjoy our Arabella's Irish jaunt and think pleasant thoughts. |
200.4 this a.m. Didn't eat out but DID run into some dried pineapple. Good thing I did not buy a lot of it.
Sunny and cold and my power was to be off for 5 hours max for preventive maintenance. I planned it all out ;) Forgot I'd need power to get my garage door up. Nice power guy rescued me. Also said they'd be done early because they were missing something they needed to finish job so would have to be back another time to complete. So I get to reset all my clocks once again. Going to a comm. college course again today at a local coffeehouse (did one last Friday as well). Really a "talk" I'd say but they call it a course. Back just getting over the discomfort I subjected it to last week. Instructor good, though. :turkey: |
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