I am not sure how to start a thread.... what are the requirements? Can someone point me in the direction of starting one?

Happy May everyone!

Whew...... the days are dwindling down. I have 8 days from today until we leave! I am in need of a vacation, but I will be glad to get the "deed" over with

I reaped the benefits from a lot of prayer and the sauna last night! I am not posting the weight b/c I am trying to see if I can maintain it for a few days.... but I am UNDER my 70 pound mark, which is the goal I made after I won the bet. Even though I ate a lot the past couple of days..... it seems to have taken some of that off. We will see. If it doesn't do anything else, it put me back on track (I hope until I leave). BUT, we are taking Wayne's mom out to dinner tomorrow to Japanese for Mother's Day and her Bday since we will miss them both.... and then we have our final biker's breakfast as single people (lol).

When I get back from Vegas (trust me I am not rushing that), I am going to do the bootcamp 4 or 5 days a week for 6 weeks to hopefully boost the last 20 pounds off. The bootcamp owners says he can do it, which is a little scary!

Well, I am going to get busy. I am only at work until noon..... need to get some stuff done. Bring on the

my last comment was supposed to be "bring on the "

"You know...... I have really cold feet, and I am stressing and stress eating , but one thing I know is I want to be on the front porch or on the riding trail for the rest of my life with this man....... bottom line."

Tammy, that was really sweet! I guess it's natural to have cold feet when you're coming down to the wire, but it sounds that you KNOW he is the one and you are due for a sweetheart for your life mate!

About starting a thread...I think you just go ahead and do it wherever, whenever you want. I have started ones over in the Exercise section, with questions about working out, or making comments about exercise videos. I can't help but feel hurt though when I will see something like my "Oldie But Goodie, Buns Of Steel" thread, with 27 views and NO replies

Well, the Storm the Statehouse ride...it was a wet ride there, we had on all our rain gear, but at least the rain wasn't in our faces much. Then it dried out once we got there. But, for all the promises from people, we had....9 people, included me and dh. Freakin, flippin 9 people. Yet when we're at events, all we hear are people b*tching about wearing helmets. Well darn it, people, DO SOMETHING! WE ARE!!!

But we got lots of looks, because all of us had on our custom made green t shirts with this -

HELMET LAWS $UCK
MONEY FROM VERMONT

pretty catchy, huh! and we were prepared with our handouts of statistics and statements, bumper stickers and helmet stickers, etc. The legislative session ends next week, so it is too late this season..but it begins the time for us riders to wear our shirts and distribute our material to other riders all summer, and then when the session begins in January, make an effort to go to the Statehouse at least once a week to make our presence known there again.

You know, after we first got there, and went to the cafeteria and got coffee/and, the Sergeant-At-Arms came over, said hello, and then said that our shirts were .... borderline. That they were okay this time, but maybe not next time. I stood up and said, 'suck' is an acceptable word in the English language when used in this context...sucking money from the State" and he hemmed and hawed and asked, 'how's the donut?'

well mister, we will be wearing these shirts each time we are in the Statehouse, and I will make a BIG scene if told to leave or take it off! No I didn't say that to his face but that was what we were all thinking.

Oh! speaking of faces...my swelling is down ALOT. I am so glad. Did I tell you that even the wrinkles by my right eye were GONE because it was so swollen out?!? I'll be glad to have those wrinkles back

Some pics of my birthday trip to Disney. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...8&l=de59fbe530
Let me know if it works or not

Yes, it works! My favorites; #12, #30, and #52. Your children are beautiful, your husband is cute, you're beautiful, you and your husband look just a few years older than your oldest DD Glad you had sunny weather and I hope it was a wonderful day!

Finally I can work out again! The swelling is almost totally gone.

I did The Biggest Loser Cardio, 20 minutes with Bob...then about 20 minutes of legs/hips/butt with Buns of Steel; then 10 minutes abs with Abs of Steel.

Mandy, glad you made it back okay. I was not able to open the pic, but I will try on my laptop in a little bit (I am on our family computer now). Glad you had a good time.

Holly, that does SUCK about only 9 people showing up....... I think the next time I invited people I would tell them of the sorry turn out this time and nothing will ever change unless people get more proactive about it. As for the sergeant at arms...... I would wear the t-shirt again and let him tell you to take it off..... just have some eyeliner to write something about helmets to put on your chest area (under bra ) and see how much attention it gets then. Also a copy of the freedom of speech act would not hurt to have handy.....

That is funny about your wrinkles (Mandy, are you aware 12 year olds have wrinkles? ) I am glad your face has gone down.

Okay, I have a food idea. Not that it is rocket science or anything and I am sure you all have tried it..... but I just thought I would throw it out there. We all go to "rallies or rides" of some sort..... this is a way to limit a few carbs.... nothing that is going to make us a size 0 over night but every little bit helps, right? It is not too hard to wrap a "carb balance wheat tortilla" in aluminum foil and stick in our purse or whatever for hot dogs when we are on the run.... and it saves A LOT of the white bread carbs and in WW points it is only like 1.... as opposed to the 3-4 a white bun has for a hot dog. I just made DF turkey dogs wrapped in these and he LOVES them. So, that is my idea for the day.

CC: I hope you are having some fun and not having to work all this time.

The countdown continues...... we leave 7 days from today. I went and got my ring from being sized yesterday (went from a 9.5 to a 7).

Hello Ladies, didn't realize it had been that long since I logged on last

Mandy, you have a lovely family and looks like you guys had a blast Happy Belated Birthday!!!

Holly first glad the swelling is down and you are feeling better
But sorry to hear about only 9 people showing up - Helmet law you would have thought more would have shown up than that????
We do not have helmet law either if over the age of 18 and they try to
push it through all the time but doesn't fly- YAY

Tammy 12 hour day rides are long and exhausting.... I agree with wearing something over the face as well, and ear plugs or ipod earphones. I do when on long rides wear my ipod, this is only when out on the hiway and all not in town - it doesn't distract me at all. But it sure does keep my mind off
the long day alot better. One thing with motorcycles is you do have to take breaks for gas stops which gives you some relief every couple of hours.

Tammy love the tortilla idea because those don't need refrigerated, I may have to try it, I don't eat hotdogs but where there is hotdogs there are hamburgers and I can always just put the lettuce, tomatoe and stuff in it
Great Idea

Well our first rally is also in about 8 weeks so I really need to get butt in gear

We are having a great weather day to day so off I go then we have races tonight - Oh and tomorrow is our first Rider group ride - it is only going to be 90 miles one way but had to postpone it last week to this weekend.
Then of course we have races tomorrow night so I might not get to check back in till Monday

Have a Great Day!

Mandy, I was able to get the pic on the laptop. Your family looks great. Girl your profile pic does not do you justice. You and your husband make a great looking couple with georgous kids!

CC: Glad you liked the idea. I have not tried the hamburger, but i would not rule it out..... a "hamburger wrap" maybe good! Will have to try. I am so glad you are having good weather and are you and about.

It is still raining here.......

Tammy

good evening chicks!

Tammy, that is a great idea about the low carb wraps. Especially that they are so flat, they could go anywhere!

and thanks for the support and thoughts on our helmet bill actions. Definitely at our Toy Run in August, when we have the chance to address 1000 bikers with the microphone, we will! and love your words about the t-shirts and the dude in the Statehouse

Hi ChopperChick! good to hear from you Where is your first rally?

Today I did Gilad's Step and Tone, it's step with light weights (I used 5#'s) for upper body and then lower body leg and butt. But then I ate too much.

Oh hey! This Wednesday I start the summer job at the Trout Club The Club doesn't actually open until next Wednesday, but there is prep work to do. Can I bend your ear about it for a bit?

The Club is over 100 years old, and they have sooo many traditions they stick to. First, during Opening (which is next Wedneday, Thursday, and Friday) it's men only at the club, no women allowed (of course, except staff). Isn't that crazy? It really made me steamed when I first learned of it, then over the years I've mellowed. Whatever! It's not like the members are having prostitutes there or anything They just like to start drinking Bloody Mary's first thing in the morning, and not have their wives nag them all day about whatever, I guess.

The food traditions that I need to follow are, that first Wednesday, the dinner dessert has to be some kind of cheesecake; I'll probably do a classic cheesecake with a sour cream topping and a raspberry sauce. On Thursday, the dinner is a Thanksgiving-type meal, so dessert is pumpkin and mince pies. Then on Friday, the lunch dessert is Apple Spice cake, and the dinner is the Lobster Night. Usually there's close to 150 ppl that night, so I offer to work in the dining room as waitstaff.

So the prep for this week will be making the pastry for the pie crusts, the filling for the pies, the cheesecake graham crust mix, and then the breakfast items; big bin of granola, muffin batter, and some cookies for the staff since they haven't had Holly's cookies in 8 months and to bring in all my cookbooks and recipe binders, my special pans and forms, organize stuff, help the chef with glass and china inventory...Yeah baby!!!!! Isn't it great when you look forward to your job?!?

Today I got to be passenger on my bike We doubled up on my bike to ride to pick up husband's van, which was inspected a couple towns over. I don't mind being a passenger once in a while because you don't have to do anything but hang on! (no backrest on my bike, so I did have to hang on)

I am very chatty tonight because I fell asleep reading this afternoon and slept for 2 hours so I am wide awake at 10:00 pm, lol.

Holly, I am glad you are looking towards your job. It sounds great! I am like you--- it would be hard to swallow the "no female" part, but as long as it is not like a stripper/hooker haven then I guess I would learn to live with it too.

I don't ride too many people on my bike either. It just feels weird and I don't want the responsibility of having someone else on there.

My DF maybe going to get a new bike today. It is an 09 electra glide or something like that..... I call it an "old man's bike" b/c it has the flaring on it. It does look cool though b/c it is flat black. I normally don't like the flat black but it looks good on this bike. If they give him enough for his bike, he the payments will only go up 25 a month, which is not bad. Going from an 06 to an 09 (without warranty to warranty).

I ate so much this weekend! It is horrible at what I ate. BUT, I have made a promise to me that I am NOT doing this when I get back from Vegas. I have to cut the carbs and most definately not eat them first thing b/c that sets the pace. I could see how I could easily fall back into the morbidly obese category if I did not watch it...... so that is what I am going to do.

We leave in 5 days counting today, unless we leave Friday night. I have googled the weather. There is a 0% chance of rain in Vegas when we are getting married....... and not too much along the way. We may run into some winds. Please say a little prayer that the weather will continue to stay good.....no New Orleans rain PLEASE!

I have rattled on long enough. Gotta get to work.

Tammy

Good morning! Tammy, best wishes to DF on getting the new bike! sounds real nice...haha, old man's bike, also known as Geezer Glides Also known as EXTREMELY comfortable and nice bikes!

ANd we will all be wishing and praying for good weather for your wedding trip!

today I did Level 3 of The Shred, and then Gilad's 45 Split Toning tape.

have a great day!

no work out for me today, what else is new...lol I dont go get my body fat analyzed in a machine called a bodpod. here are my results

Weight:173.4(I knew that already)
Fat Weight:66.1
Lean weight :107.2

Percent Fat:38.1%
Percent Lean:61.9
Est RMR:1376 calories

Est RMR x activity level= Sedentary-1706
Low Active-2091
Active-2394
Very Active-2848

Holly glad to hear that you are excited to start your summer job
I would have probably been alittle upset as well about the men only thing but you know if the wives were around they would nag and bi...ch when the guys wanted to start drinking in the morning and all- Us on the other hand would be okay with it but not everyone is as open........
Great Job on staying on top of your exercise you rock girl

Mandy did you have to get that done or was it something you just wanted to do?

Tammy did you DF get his new bike? We just sold our 06 Electra Glide and went to a brand new Street Glide, I use to call them old folky bikes but boy are they comfortable and can they haul the crap..... I don't mind riding on the back of DH bikes but usually don't ride to much with him I am usually on my own Sending good vibes for the best weather on your trip boy is it coming up fast

Well racing weekend went great on Saturday night he got 3rd but last night was the best he got 1st. Last night was the first race of the season at this track which was his first night in this car on this track and he won- first pic of him and pit crew getting trophy and 2nd pic of him getting out of car



Well our first ride yesterday for our Riders Group went great, we had lunch and then decided to take 30 minutes to gamble, I lost 3 bucks but DH won $200 that was awesome!!!! Had to get headed back home so that we could jump in pickup and head to races. It was all worth it when he won
Here is a pic of the group that went yesterday- we had 19 bikes show up and 28 riders




Ok well I have probably posted enough for tonight- I should be able to get back on here tomorrow afternoon- Have a Great Night