MICHELLE~ WELL I LIVE ON THE 2ND FLOOR SO I'LL BE WAITING FOR YOU BY THE DOOR WITH A BIG OL HUG I LIKE THE REAL AGE SITE TOO WHEN I WAS COOKING MORE!! AND WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE TWO TEENS!!!

LAURA~ YUM!! TACOS!! HAVEN'T HAD THEM IN A LONG TIME. DANIEL CRAIG IS GOOD TOO. I LIKE RALPH FEINNES(SP) BUT SOME OF HIS SEX SCENES SCARE ME OUR FLU SHOT IS NEXT WEEK. NOT H1N1 EITHER. GOOD LUCK WITH THE PLANNING.

SHAD~ I HAVE THE RECEIPT AND SAVED THE OUTER CARTON. I SHOT AN E-MAIL OFF TO THEM BUT......I THINK I HAD A BLOCKAGE THAT IMITATED MILD FOOD POISONING. THEN WHEN I ATE THE LASAGNA...IT SAT ON TOP AND COULDN'T MOVE. TMI??? FEELING MUCH BETTER NOW THAT I TOOK THE PROPER MEDS WILL FEEL EVEN BETTER WHEN IT'S ALL OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOPE THE DS GETS THE HOUSE IN DECENT CONDITION WHEN THEY FINALLY LEAVE. AS FOR THE PAINT...THERE IS A PRODUCT OVER HERE THAT YOU POUR INTO A GALLON TO UN-STINK IT AND THAT DIDN'T SMELL GOOD TO ME EITHER! BUT IT LASTED A SHORTER PERIOD OF TIME.

JEANETTE~ I DIDN'T KNOW DR OZ HAD A SHOW. I WILL HAVE TO LOOK FOR IT. JEN MIGHT LIKE IT TOO. THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP! HAPPY CLEANING!!

HAPPY~ WHAT MORE CAN I SEND YOU BUT HUGS!!

GOOD MORNING. FAST POST HERE. THE LOO WILL BE CALLING ME SOON AND I NEED TO GET READY. ONCE I AM UP AND RUNNING SMOOTHLY, I'LL BE BACK. MY "ENGINE" NEEDS A TUNE-UP!

HAPPY FRIDAY/SATURDAY

Hey gals...I get a quick check in....no time for personals....Chelle...congrats and welcome to the two teens...you teenager you.

My check in, I am down another pound 154.

Everyone strive to stay OP this week.

Love and Hugs to all.

Happy Friday ladies -

Yay! The weekend is nearly here!!

I had a great cardio and strength training workout at the gym last night and got a total of roughly 14000 steps in. Today, I'm going to walk at lunch and after work. I've got to take advantage of this gorgeous weather while we still have it. It's cooled off some from the mid 80s we had earlier in the week, but it's still very nice. DH and I are planning on going fishing tomorrow, and then Sunday, since it's supposed to rain off and on, we'll do stuff around the house like decorating the front lawn for Halloween (some families on our block did this last week), making low points soups, and watching football of course.

Shad - Sorry that your DS2 will have to wait another week to take possession of the house. Hopefully the owners will get the cleaning up done in that time. You always get SO much done! You get more done in a day than I do sometimes in a week. I agree about the "breathe easy" paint. It's a bit better but I think breathing easy is an exageration.

Mel - I'm glad you told TJ's about the product. I could definitely make it up to the second floor. I get my seasonal flu shot in about 2 weeks. I had my pneumonia shot last year after I got over pneumonia. My doc says I'm not in the high-risk category for H1N1, so he thinks I should pass on that.

Happy - I hope you can have a relaxing weekend. You need a break from presentation h*ll.

Annie - Sending for safe travels. Have a wonderful time at the wedding!

Ceejay - I like Dr. Oz. I haven't watched his show yet, but I've seen him a couple times on Oprah and am now checking out You: On a Diet. I hope you get some time to relax today and this weekend. Put the do not disturb sign on your door all weekend long.

A big to Laura, Patty and everyone else!

Lots of love and hugs,

Michelle
I've seriously thought about doing the You on a diet program just because I like Dr Oz. I found him yesterday at 3 p.m. on our channel 5, memphis station. He tells it like it is. I like that kind of doctor. He's on the same time as Oprah but I'd rather watch him.

Annie
Congrats on the one pound loss. Enjoy your week end. Be safe in traveling.

Happy
It's almost done.

Mel
Rest this week end. You deserve it. Put a do not disturb sign on the door. That sure has helped me.

Hi to Shad and Laura

Exercised 25 minutes last night on the bike. I'm not sure about today. I need to go to Walmart because I still have not purchased the pedometer. I'd like to have a heart rate monitor.
I ended up at the doctor's office a few minutes ago. I have an inflammed hip joint. He gave me a cortizone injection. Upon his examination a lower disc in my spine was involved also. He suspects arthritis.

It's still raining today. I'm ready to see some sunshine.

Ceejay - So sorry to hear about your hip. I hope the cortisone shot helps. It sure helps me with my back. Take it easy, girlfriend. Don't overdo it.

Posting my exercise minutes. 30 minutes total at the gym 15 of weights and 15 cardio. I've lowered my weight amounts.
I've bought my pedometer so this challenge starts tomorrow for me. I'm active at work. Also walked around Walmart for 15 minutes plus.

Morning all,
Well afternoon actually. The day is getting away from me. I've been shopping for some office stuff to get my filing sorted - what a mess. I always start off the year okay, but it degenerates as it goes along. Taxes are now due. I got most of that sorted yesterday, just have to work out the telephone, fax and internet stuff that I can claim. I've also painted the last coat of wall colour in the loo and now have the trim to finish off and the painting is done. Then the grout. Lousy job, but must be done.

Weight is every which way but down, and I will be struggling for another loss this week I think. Aaah well. How long have I got - to halloween or somewhere?

Gotta go. Things are moving along and I am not catching up. I will be back for personals later tonight.

IT'S ONLY 53 DEGREES!!!!

TURNED OFF THE A/C AND OPENED THE WINDOWS YESTERDAY. GORGEOUS DAY. LEFT THEM OPEN AND FROZE DURING THE NIGHT. READY TO TURN THE HEAT ON IN THE LIVINGROOM. THE GRANDSON IS FLUFFED UP LIKE A BUTTERBALL!
ONE GOOD THING IS I WOKE UP FEELING 100% AND SLEPT LIKE A LOG. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT MY NEW WAKEUP TIME SEEMS TO BE 8 am NOW INSTEAD OF 6:30-7. EVER SINCE THE SUN MOVED, THE BEDROOM IS DARKER NOW.
HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND. I AM DOING NOTHING BUT TIDY UP.
HAPPY SATURDAY/SUNDAY

JEANETTE~ GOING TO TELL JEN TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE NEWSPAPER...OH...I GUESS I CAN GOOGLE A TIME INSTEAD FOR DR OZ. THANKS. I HAVE A "I AM SICK" SIGN ON MY DOOR.

ANNIE~ HOPE YOU GET SOME NICE TIME TO YOURSELF TO ENJOY THE LAST DREGS OF SUMMER.

MICHELLE~ YOU'RE DOING NSUCH A GREAT JOB. WE'RE AL TRYING TO GET SOME OF THE LAST OF THE SUMMER RAYS. WISH WE COULD STORE THEM UP FOR THE WINTER. I HAVE HEARS SOME DRS SAYING THAT THE H1N1 VIRUS SHOT WAS "FAST-TRACKED"(NOT TESTED ENOUGH) AND THUS THEY ARE A BIT LEARY ABOUT RECOMMENDING IT EVEN TO THEIR AUTO-IMMUNE COMPROMISED PATIENTS. NOT SURE WHAT I WILL DECIDE WHEN THE TIME COMES. SIGH. KEEP UP YOUR GREAT MONTH THOUGH!!

SHAD~ THE CHALLENGE CAN'T BE OVER SOON ENOUGH?? HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD WEEK. LORD KNOWS YOU ARE WORKING HARD ENOUGH THAT THE SCALE SHOULD BE MOVING! SUCH A BUSY GAL WITH HOME AND OFFICE. I SHOULD GET MY FILEBOX SORTED. WANNA HELP??

LAURA~ I SEE YOU SNUCK IN THERE....THE SOUP IDEA SOUNDS GREAT. I'VE NEVER HAD IT. I LOVE ROMA TOMATOES. WE GOT SOME GREAT ONES OVER THE SUMMER. TRADER JOE'S TOLD ME TO SAVE THE BOXES AND RETURN THEM TO THE STORE FOR A REFUND. BUT I KNOW NOW THAT IT WASN'T THE FOOD....SO EMBARASSED!!! HAVE FUN AT THE PARTY

Hi everyone. I'll say a blanket congrats to those who've had a loss and been exercising, neither of which apply to me. Good job ladies!

Nothing much going on here. I spent the last couple days at work hovered over a spreadsheet and I still don't think I have what I need. I think I'm spinning my wheels, but I've sort of dug my feet in on it, so I'll try to get it right next week.

Tonight is a party. I'll be the designated driver, so I'll probably have a couple drinks and then shift to water. Nothing else planned. I harvested a lot of cherry tomatoes, but also a few "roma" plum and one "better boy". I also have my basil, so I might make some tomato basil soup on Sunday.

Ceejay - have you gotten the pedometer yet? I still have to dig mine out. I had a heart rate monitor that went kaput about a year ago. I think my boss has one that doesn't require a chest strap - I wouldn't mind having one of those.

Mel - Hope that TJ meal issue is all resolved. Let us know what you hear from TJ's about it.

Michelle - hope you have a nice weekend and good luck with the fishing. Wow, decorations for Halloween already! I was thinking about buying some mums.

Shad - Ugh, taxes. LOL, good night with a bad man!

Annie, Patty -

Howdy ladies,

I am so glad to see this week come to an end. Late yesterday afternoon it looked like I was going to have to work the weekend AGAIN but I was spared from it at the last minute. Yesterday driving to work my check engine light went on as well as some of the indicators. $850 to repair some leaky hoses. Didn't need that. Car is 7 years old, guess things are starting to wear out. We have no car payments anymore, talked about a new car but I don't think the time is right for that, particularly since I like my 4Runner and would be hard pressed to consider much of anything else. Did look at a Rav4 while we were at the lot - they sure have improved them since we first looked at them. But, I think we will just pay the repair bill and stick with things as they are. I am looking forward to tackling some things around the house this weekend - since it's chilly and rainy it will be a good day to stay inside.

53 degrees Mel? Geez that's like a shot of cold water in the face! Nice for sleeping though as you said. Just remember to crack the window, don't leave it wide open - even if you have a nice snuggly blanket, the grandson doesn't

Laura - getting down to the last of the tomato picking. I think this time of year not enough sun and warmth tho the vines can be packed with fruit.

Shad - I'm with you. Start off with the best of intentions and usually the crisis of finding all the papers for taxes finds the religion in me to organize again. I am a master at falling back to bad habits - hope you can find everything you need.

Ceejay - sorry to hear about the hip. Hope the shot helps. I've been taping the Dr. Oz show and zipping past the fluff stuff. He is so informative. He claims that if you take Vitamin C it will counteract the stinky pee that comes with eating asparagus. I have to try that. Of course I never quite know when the cafeteria will serve aspagus so I guess I'll have to keep a couple of tablets in my desk.

Michelle - hope you have a good day fishing! I bow to you in awe of getting in 14,000 steps in a regular day - WOW! You are doing great, what an inspiration to us.

Annie - I hope you are having fun at the wedding. Safe travels.

Hi Patty

I ordered 2 pairs of Clarks shoes from Zappos. I was leery of that line because I thought they were more fashion than comfort but happy with both pairs. One looks like bowling shoes to me but DH said they would look ok with jeans or khakis. They sure are comfy. I also got a pair of Nursemates MaryJanes - they are great for being on your feet so I guess I have all my winter shoes for now.

We have at least a dozen caterpillars on our flat leaf parsley now. Earlier the mama butterflies seemed to like to lay their eggs on the curly parsley. Peeked this morning and the caterpillars have devoured all but a sprig or two of the flat leaf. I have to try and get them to move to the other pot or try DH's suggestion to get a bunch of parsley from the store and put it in the planter. I'm thinking that won't work too well but they are out of food so something will have to be done. Hummingbirds are swarming all over the house. We have 6 feeders out and it's still not enough. No debating tho that fall is in the air.

Best get off of here and set to cleaning. Have a good weekend everyone.

afternoon ladies
Laura
I did purchase my pedometer but in the hectic race to get to work by 11 a.m. this morning I forgot it. I'll set it tonight.

Happy
Ouch on the car repairs. I don't have a car payment either and I'm really reluctant right now to purchase a new one. I will be getting another Rav4. I like the looks of the newer models. I'm thinking about drinking the 6 oz of cranberry juice on a daily basis. I'm illeterate on setting the vcr. I almost bought the dvr package with my cable company. I may still do this.

Mel
I'd love to open my windows but the farmers have begun their aireal spraying of herbicides. Take care of the grandson. I'm very seriously thinking of bringing Crystal home with me. She's one of my cousins cats. They got a dog last year for Chrsitmas and he doesn't like her. She's been staying at my uncles usually in a tree because she is afraid to come down. I 've been talking to her every time I go there and asking if she wants to come home with me. She meow's each time so I'm taking this as a yes. She honestly wants some one to stand guard while she's eating her food. I've been doing this while I'm there. She sometimes sleeps on top of my car.

A friend called last night and wanted to go out to dinner so we went to eat Mexican. My ankles are swollen today from to much sodium, ugh. It's nice to have some conversation.
I had a poor night sleep last night. My aunt told me I'd do this because of the cortisone injection. This morning it was a little ouchy but I've used the Myoflex cream and the heating pad. It's calmed down. I'm taking two arthritis strength Tylenol at 2 p.m. to help ease the imflamation.

Oh my gosh Ceejay - it sounds like that poor cat is traumatized! It needs to be relocated to a more secure environment. Will give you a gold star if you take her. I like the DVR alot. Didn't think I would but I do. Beats having to record to VCR tapes. And you can zip past the stuff you aren't interested in. But if you only watch an hour or two of tv a week, might not be worth it. BUT then you could record the Dr. Oz shows

LOVING THE QUIET OF A SUNDAY MORNING. THE ONLY TIME THIS CITY SLEEPS. I EVEN WOKE UP EARLIER. IT'S A WHOPPING 5 DEGREES. POSITIVELY TROPICAL
CAN'T TYPE TODAY FOR SOME REASONS. THE FINGERS AREN'T COOPERATING. SO HAVE A GREAT DAY.

JEANETTE~SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THAT CAT BY THE UNCLES. THE ONLY CAUTION I WOULD GIVE YOU IS WHAT ABOUT YOUR SINUSES? I HAD CATS ALL MY LIFE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I COULDN'T HAVE THEM IN MY HOUSE. HAD TO FIND HOMES FOR THEM. SO THINK FIRST...I UNDERSTAND THE PULLING OF THE HEART STRINGS WANTING TO GIVE HIM A GOOD HOME. :jug:

HAPPY~ HOPE THIS WEEK WILL BE A MUCH EASIER TIME. SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE CAR COST. IT SEEMS IF IT ISN'T ONE THING IT'S ANOTHER. BEEN A TOUGH YEAR FOR REPAIRS. HOPE THE SUN SHINES FOR YOU DOWN THERE ALSO SENDING SOME OF MINE!

Morning ladies

Mel and Happy
The allergy/irritants aspect is the only reason I'm debating about the cat. I suppose I could have a trial run and if it doesn't work out take her back home.

I'm ready to see some sunshine.

I've put on my pedometer this morning but not sure if I have it set correctly. Last night I left work on time (worked for L yesterday so she could take off on her birthday) went home and made a meat loaf for this week. Cleaned up the kitchen and washed two loads of clothes. It was nearly 10.30 p.m. before I got to bed. Evidently I was still wound up from the cortisone. This morning my bp was back to normal.

Hiya chicks,

Ceejay - is the cat long hair or short? I'm allergic to cats tho we have one. I find that I'm ok with the short hair cats and I think when they are housebound they develop more dander so since Boo gets outside each day I am fine with her. She rarely bothers my allergies - I have learned NOT to pick her up and sniff her when she comes in from outside even though she smells wonderfully of fresh air If you have sinus issues and the cat would have to stay indoors you might want to rethink it. Also too, if she is used to being outside it would be traumatic to keep her indoors. Does your lease allow for pets? You are still a sweetie for trying to help her

Mel - I hope your day stays quiet. Considering what most of the week is like, you deserve a day of rest more than most. Sometimes it sounds like you are smack dab in the middle of a Three Stooges skit

I spend a good part of the morning doing some research. My liver enzymes are up - bit of a concern for a fatty liver. Which comes from more than just fat in the diet. Looking at foods that detoxify. All good stuff that I like anyway. Dr. Oz said to eat a fist full of brocolli each day. I need to figure out how to make my own V8 vegetable drink from scratch. Too much sodium in the canned stuff. The low sodium tastes terrible.

Hoping this week will allow me to get back to normal life including the challenge. I can easily fold the healthy liver foods into the WW plan. As usual, making menus takes a good chunk of the day. Probably another hour of work and then off to the grocery store. Still cleaning out the closet. Barely made a dent and I worked 3 hours on it yesterday. Makes a good case against keeping every darn thing that still has a bit of usefulness in it.

Hope you are all enjoying your Sunday.