CC, sorry to hear about your accident--scary!
Tammy & Holly, your bootcamps and workouts sound like something I would aviod at all costs! Someday I hope to be that ambitious!
I'm not VP of anything. Not even thinking of trying to be. Congrats to you all you guys though! So busy and accomplishing so much...I am envious. Sounds like you are are very well liked, and active!

Grandma moved to the nursing home in town this morning. I went to see her at lunch. I already want to pitch a fit. Visit #1, she was in a wheelchair, no shoes, and hair an absolute mess! She can walk! She needs shoes. And a hairbrush run through wouldn't kill anyone! Her hands were dirty, and they wanted to force feed her milk. She doesn't like milk, she told them no. I told them she needs a soft diet, juice to drink (pop whould be even better), and if given a little time, she'll happily feed herself. Patience! I'm afraid that I will be right on my thoughts that she will go downhill fast, because it's easier to just do everything for them, instead of assisting them with what they need. Pushing someone in a wheelchair is easy. Walking with them to make sure they get where they are going is time consuming. I know...I've been there and done that. Worked there for several years in fact. First as a CNA and then as a Phlebotomist in the lab. I might just go visit several times a week just to make sure the job is getting done. Nobody is perfect, but it doesn't hurt to TRY.

DH is home and has already asked about inviting friends for supper tomorrow. I love to entertain! I hate to be not able to eat (a lot) when I do. I feel that I need to eat so the company will. Guess they are going to have to adjust, or I am!

I've been keeping up with you guys, just haven't taken the time to write back. Sorry.

Hope you all have a great weekend. Be good!

good morning!

Tammy - back to back Boot Camps - whoa! how exhausting! You GO!!!

Colleen - I am glad you are close enough to visit your Grandma, and try to get her better care...that must be VERY frustrating! Oh and I have to clarify about the election, we have a core of barely 12 members, and mostly everyone has already done a stint on some committee or elected level...so it was just 'my turn' I guess...but yeah I like to think of myself as Madame VP

I HAVE to do my daily exercise, because I can't seem to control what I stuff in my mouth!

but today I did 30 Day Shred Level 3. Had sweat dripping off my nose, that workout kills me!

well I think it's gonna be a busy day at work, we haven't had any amounts of snow lately but its Winter Carnival for University of Vermont and they have the games at Stowe Mountain Resort, so I know the store will be busy. At least the time flies by.

Hello to Reda who is having fun I'm sure!!

Colleen, I am glad you are able to keep a close eye on your grandma. I "think" once the home figures out that you are going to be on their heels they will be on the straight and narrow. I hope it works out for you.

Holly, way to go on the exercise! Guess what.... I went to the thrift store and I got a STURDY step for $5 (they had 2 to chose from, but the "step" one wanted to bow in the middle). Now I just need to get the DVD. I am a little excited. I am getting ready for when my boot camp contract runs out I can keep my exercise routine up without the fee.

I am sure CC is having fun. I am going to go for now.

Tammy

good morning chicks

Tammy - whoa!!!! what a find!! (the step) that is so great! That is something to look forward to, to throw a different form of exercise into your regimen. I know the step is what has given my thighs a little firmness. And just that a step routine is working both large leg and butt muscles PLUS it is cardio. I hope someday to have a find that like too!

Hi Colleen, Hi Reda!

Yesterday afternoon my bosses (the husband and wife) left to go to a party, the husband left at 4:30 and the wife stayed with me til about 5:20. Just from looking at their records, they should have known that the store gets alot of business until closing. oh my gosh. At 5:40, people started streaming in...I don't know when the store has been so full. No one notices the sign outside saying that closing is at 6:00 pm

I finally got them all out at about 6:12, that doesn't seem like much later than regular closing time but by that time I am READY to go!! because then I have all the other closing duties to do. I am going to ask Boss today if I can please arrive at work 15 minutes later tomorrow, because that's how long I had to stay last night, and I don't get paid a penny more for that, so that is the only way I will not feel resentful.

sorry for my ranting you won't hear me saying anything bad about my summer job once I'm there

have a great day, I'll try to check back to report what exercise I do soon...

Holly, I think it is absolutely fair for you to ask to arrive later. It is not fair for you to have to give up the 15 minutes of YOUR life for them. It would be totally different if they were good loyal employers-- but the way it sounds is they are mediocre at best. I say ask firmly.

That was a great find (the step). I don't mind going to that thrift store, they are clean, they don't stink..... and they put disabled people to work. It is great to see them being able to contribute and they love it. Yesterday there was a buy one get one free sale. I spent $12 on a jean jacket, RAIN pants (free), and a long sleeve shirt, workout pants (free) and the step. Not too bad. When I was younger I would not have thought of such a thing.... but now, I am like-- Heck Yeah!

Colleen, CC.... how are you two?

We are starting to plan for our Lil Sturgis trip. I am looking for "cheap" leather halters and things like that. I am getting excited.

I am going to go. I took Jake for a walk..... and I am doing an hour of kick boxing today at boot camp (normally I don't do boot camp on the weekends--- and the other kick boxing was 30 minutes)..... we will see if I am still alive tonight.... lol.

good evening, Tammy are you alive after your kickboxing WOW $12 for all of that, I love it!

and yes I asked to arrive 15 minutes later tomorrow and he said 'absolutely'.

my workout this morning was 30 Day Shred but I was lazy and did Level 1, and truly did not hardly sweat at all so it was a weak workout. I was just in a crappy mood and then went to work being a real Surly Sally but I got over my bad mood after a few hours.

I felt bad for my bosses actually today! because this afternoon their 13 or 14 year old daughter went skiing and broke her elbow. The hospital is only 5 miles from my house, its actually on my way home, so I bought the daughter a helium balloon and card and stopped by the hospital on my way home. My bosses were REALLY super-duper touched that I made the effort. You know how much I rant against them, but I was feeling that empathy that a parent would feel, if one's child was about to have surgery. So chalk me up for being employee of the month for that

DH had a nice Super Bowl Sunday special meal, so of course I overindulged. At least I'm not really full feeling, but it was an assortment of snacky party foods. It was kewl to have The Who perform!

well have a nice night chicks.

Holly, I knew by our talks that you were a good person. Any good person would do the same.... even if the boss is a butt! I commend you on that. And, it never hurts to have an extra "feather in your hat" as an employee.

Well, for the love of Pete..... we are getting snowed on again. I got to run at boot camp this AM, but not do the class b/c he closed it down. We are expected to get between 5-8 inches. Our office is still open though.... probably not for long. I hope this is our last snow..... DH said yesterday that his grandmother always said if you have snow that lingers on (like we did from last week) and it gets above freezing and "should" be gone, that means it is waiting for the next one. Normally we get 1 or 2 snows a year..... this makes #3..... so i am done with it. Even though it is pretty to watch with a cup of coffee (in my biker chick mug)...... I want spring to be here!

DH got part of my Valentine's Day present and gave it to me. It is a black coffee mug (I am a coffee slut--- for lack of a better word), that says BIKER CHICK..... I love it!

Colleen, how is your family, especially your grandmother?

CC, hope you are good.

I am going to get busy. Got to do payroll--- in case we go home early. I did run 2 miles today, walked one so far.... in case I don't get to do much later.

Tammy

Be good during the week and blow it on the weekend...that's not really what I had planned but it seems to be consistant. Started with fried chicken, ended with Taco Bell. DH is trying to make an effort. I think we are on a move to a better direction. He's worried that sometime soon, I'll weigh less than him, and that's never happened before! I'm still losing, just gaining some back on the weekends. This week will be better. The point where I think I will EVER want to be looking for little leather halter tops is WAY FAR AWAY!! I can't even imagine it. I haven't worn a halter top since 4th grade!

We got a fish aquarium this weekend. 2 actually, but one has to go back. 1st one I bought sight unseen from a newspaper ad. Supposed to be 155 gallons. I asked again when it was delivered. When we took the measurements and figured it out--75 gallons. I knew it didn't look beg enough. It was dirty too! When I checked the filter, it didn't work, nor did one of the lights...we paid $250 for this piece of crap. I was so mad!! I called the only phone # I had right away and left a message to not cash the check, that the aquarium was not the advertised size and the components were inoperable. Then, I stopped payment on the check. That's all well and good but I was worried sick about this guy (with a horrible rap sheet) was going to come beat me up or something. I locked all the doors, and couldn't sleep for the last 2 nights. It's been a terrible ordeal. I've never been so afraid of a stranger like I am of this guy. I haven't heard back from him yet, but talked to his MIL, who said you can't trust a word coming from his mouth. The court reports worry me...he has a history, and no record to tarnish! I wish DH were home again!

I was so disappointed that Tim told me we should go get another aquarium that I wanted, but it was 2 hours away, and cost more. We did, and I LOVE IT!! It is a bow front 80 gallon tank with a nice stand and topper, angel fish, and an awesome, easy to change, filter system that is under the aquarium. I am so happy with this set up. I played with it for 2 days! the people we got it from were great, and very helpful. Gave me a whole different feeling.

Other good news, that I have not told anyone else yet, is that we got an offer on our house we have for sale. That will help us so much! It's a repectable offer, and we countered a small amount higher and clarified what we would be willing to leave with the house (appliances, building materials, cabinets, paint, garage heater...) We are hoping to hear back today if it is acceptable. Anyone got any spare praying time for us!?

Grandma is hanging in there. She's got a lot on gumption! She's been talking a mile a minute. It's probably good that the most of it nobody can understand! She's no doubt chewing their a$$ about something! I didn't go this weekend to see her. My mom did though. She wasn't happy either.

Snow to come tonight--9"! ick.

Happy day to you. I'm done with my rants now. If you don't hear from me forever, it's because the psycho, lying, aquarium guy kidnapped me!

Hi everyone- we finally made it home yesterday
Boy did we have a Great Time- I will tell you even the ride out there was
great - there were 3 vehicles convoying and lets say lots of stuff going on from vehicle to vehicle almost like teenagers on a road trip

Colleen glad to hear grandma is getting her umpf back - sending my prayers
your way on the house selling, I am sure that would be great

Tammy back to back boot camp - you go girl that is awesome and wow what great buys you got and all that for $12 bucks- you know I will look to see what I got for leather halters I may just have some to send your way Can't remember if I already gave them away or if I still have them but I will surely look

Holly you are a very generous person and yes it is a motherly thing and you can't take your feelings for your boss out on their children, seems your winter boss is working alittle better with you this year than they have in the past- and what is the count down to your summer job at now?

Well all of girls this weekend decided to decide what our themes will be for our rally in Algona in this year and we are going simple - Mardi Gras theme since we bought alot of the stuff this year and then school girl, and still have to pick one more.. I did tell them all that I would make us some halter tops in the Mardi Gras colors and I will make the guys all shorts in the same colors.

We did meet a very nice couple this weekend they live in Canada and told us when we go on our trip that they have a big house and we should stop and stay there for a night - they were talking about having a little party for us so we need to let them know what night we will be stopping because they want to grill out and have everything set- DH showed them a picture of my bike and every timed sometime new stopped by adn sat down Glenn wanted us to show them my bike they were so excited. Oh ya just reminded me DH won $600 Friday night and he gave me $200 of it and then of course we went to Harley Shop next day and spent a couple hundred more but hey it wasn't our money and we got to come home with stuff to show for it Yippee

Well this morning I was back up at 230 shift again will be doing that for about another month then I should be back to my normal shift - you know it makes it really hard to want to exercise but I did get 30 minutes in today
I just have to get back in the groove I wish it would get nice out so I can walk outside but that won't happen for a couple months yet

Well I suppose I should get supper going I will check back in later

hi chicks!

Colleen, I am scared for you!! do you think you need to notify local PD?? I mean, really, that guy sounds mean and scary ... please keep in touch so we know you're okay! And congrats on the second aquarium being so much more as to what you wanted And as long as you are still losing, then it seems to be working that you can cheat a little on weekends. And I'm glad your grandma is so lively

Tammy, I looked up Little Sturgis, and it does look like it could get fun and wild I say WOO HOO to leather halter tops! and statuesque hot blondes who ride their own bikes who wear them

Reda, I'm so glad you had a great time and isn't that nice about the Canadian couple offering their home, isn't that how most bikers are that you meet so generous. Congrats on the $$$ won also! Boy you really are disciplined to get in any exercise with your schedule, WTG!

Well you guys who are getting snow, I am so sorry!! because our state would GLADLY take some. I feel bad for Washington DC people, they're gonna get hit again I heard.

This morning I did the Kelli Roberts step tape, I didn't do all 40 minutes, just 30, but I was sweating.

have a good evening

Well...... I am up now b/c there is no school..... or boot camp tomorrow (for the love of Pete-- I need them open to get this last 10 off).

Colleen, you know my DH is in law enforcement.... he advises to at least let the PD know what happened, just so they can keep an eye out. I always have time to pray for ya! I am glad you got your aquarium.
You know, I struggled with what you are struggling with when I first started, in fact, I would bet I would have been done losing weight within a year of starting had I not did the weekend splurge thing. The thing you have to remember is this is a lifestyle change. If you entertain on the weekends, you have to do what works for you. As long as you are making progress.... that is great. And you WILL get to the leather halters and things..... step by step.
BTW, ladies, I would not be caught dead in a halter like that around here.... where people know me, but I figure what do I have to lose there where most people don't know me.... (there are a few men going that we know... but men are not catty like women.... lol). I figure I am not getting any younger and if I want to do this.... I need to go for it now.

CC- glad you are back! Woo Hoo! I agree with Holly. You know bikers get a bad wrap sometimes, but they for the most part the most generous and kind people around. Glad you had fun and that your DH gave you some of his winnings. Most important that you had fun! I can't wait to see pics of the halters you make. I HATE that you are back on the early shift. Is it b/c you are short handed?

Holly, I hate that you all need the snow and are not getting it. Normally we only have 1-2 snows a year..... we are on 3-4 now. Trust me, you can have it! Lol.
I ordered the Gilad step tape.... man I need it now (along with the treadmill).
I ran 2 miles today (up from my normal 1.5). Bootcamp was open long enough for me to do that.... but not tomorrow.

However, I did have a snowball fight with DS2..... and I BEAT HIS BUTT! It is amazing how much fun I had.... but sad too. It is sad that I had not done that with my kids in the past 11 years. I have been too overweight. I missed out on a couple of snows...... that I should have been out there playing in. But, we had fun today. I did not know that DS1 was in town and he texted after the snowball fight and asked what I was doing, I told him and he asked where.... but by the time he got here (b/c I did not know he was in town) we were done and cleaned up. I spent about 35 minutes out there.... enough to break up a sweat.

Now for sad news. My DS1 was in ROTC (reserve officer training course)all in HS. There were two instructors for that class, of which they are HUGE mentors to my DS (b/c his father was not really there for him-- but that is another story for another snowy day). They were there for him when his dad died..... just good people. Well one of them died today of a heart attack. It is very sad and such a huge loss to his family and our school (which is filled with thugs). I hate it for his family. He was young (early 50s)-- career military.

I am going to try to get some shut eye. I think.... I will gab more tomorrow.

Snow, and more on the way. No plow yet. Boss called and asked if I wanted to take her hair appointment in town. That will work good for me. Maybe plows will have cleared the road by the time I get done.

The aquarium fool called and left a horrible message on the phone yesterday, but otherwise have not heard from him. I still am worried. We live in a village of 400 people. No PD here. If he shows up I will make sure I have the landline phone in my hand. Not a very good weapon, but something I know how to use! Haha.

A good ol' fashion snowball fight sounds like a load of fun. Not this morning, but normally fun.

I hit 279 this morning. I more to get to 20# lost. I would like to accomplish that before the 11th so I can have 20# in 1 month! I think I can do it! It will still keep me on track for my April Fool's goal of 265. I am impressed with myself that I haven't gotten sick. I always do when attempting WL. This is it--the time when things are just going to work right, and I can make lifetime changes. I'm ready!

I am at awe of how busy you all are. The ambition is just pouring from you! I do hope that weight loss will help me to attain that as well.

Hope you all have a great day.

Colleen

Colleen, I am sorry the creep left you a nasty message. Maybe you should look into getting some mace or something to defend yourself (not only for this creep). Or, maybe he is just talk right now.... maybe he has bigger fish to fry.
I am so proud you have lost so much this month. I mean, think about all your splurges and you still pulled off 20#! That is great!
I would take the hair appt. too!
And, I almost guarantee that when the weight comes off..... you will get more ambition. When I started October 2008 I could barley walk through the airport in Atlanta on my way to see my son graduate AIT. That was when I knew I had to change (not to mention the bet my son made with me b/c his dad died of a heart attack).

Holly, we are still getting snow and the temps are falling. Boy--- I wish you had this.

CC, was today an early day for you?

I am going to get around the house now. No boot camp means got to find something to do to be active.

Tammy

good morning!

Colleen, I am and for your loss amount in a month!! even with the splurges. You are determined aren't you!! this will be it for you

I am sorry the creep left a horrible message but hopefully that is ALL he will do. In a small town like yours (as ours) do you rely on State PD for coverage?

Tammy I am sorry for the snow!! I haven't shoveled in weeks, I wish I could take some of your snow good lord I NEVER thought I would say that

Hi CChick! I looked at your Facebook quickly, and loved the birthday cake they had for you!! awesome!!!

I just finished doing the Karen Voigt step/strength tape. oof. I wish I had the discipline in eating, that I do in working out whatever. I'll get there (where's that snail that Tammy has in her sig line, lol!)

I did something different before I worked out this morning - my hair has been feeling dry (the processing with the highlights does it) so I gooped it up with thick conditioner, then wrapped a bandana around it, and then worked out. It has dried now and I look like an oily rat but I think it will be nice and soft once I'm out of the shower...I hope.

have a good day chicks! boo to your snow!

Hey girls, yep early day today and just got home and it took me 2 hours to get home (I drive 60 miles away) my manager is on medical leave and not scheduled to go back to doctor until March 3rd and we don't have an assitant right now so that leaves me to do all the book work everyday. The roads are awful snow falling again and blowing and reeeking havoc on our roadways- there were 3 rollovers within a 30 miles stretch and also 5 cars in the ditch within that 30 miles but the whole 60 miles there were about 10 in the ditch and 4 rollovers- so I again take it very slow and cautious- however I am getting really tired of driving in this weather everyday and at 330 in the morning

Colleen yes I would suggest getting some mace as well especially since you do not any officers around- hopefully this guy is all talk
Way to go 20 pounds in a month is great and you will pull it off no problem

Tammy snowball fight sounds like lots of fun as well - Oh Tammy sorry to hear about DS mentor - sending my condolences and prayers

Holly let us know how your hair turned out after leaving conditioner on it till it dried- Oh ya my birthday cake did turn out great, I really did have a great night

Ok well better get rolling talk to you later