Home of the Loozing Floozie's......(#26)
 

Hi everyone! I'm back at my dad's computer. I have been sooooo lost without being online today. I miss everyone so much!

Debbie and Sherry, so glad you made it back home safe and sound. I can hardly wait to read about the escapades on the beach!

Shellley, Gayle, Dee, Jennelle, thanks for keeping Dan in your prayers. He seems to be responding well to the medicine. Hopefully each day will get better and better.

Cheryl, yes, the man who killed himself is the one I was talking about who beat the child to death. I hope this doesn't sound cruel, but he probably suffered a lot less than that baby did, and I don't really think that is fair.

Liz, I forgot to welcome you last night. I hope you jump right in and become one of us.

Well, it is official..........my computer is toast! There is no hope for it. The hard drive crashed and it won't even accept the recovery disk. I came down here to use dad's computer and he had ordered a new Dell desktop for me. He said it is an early birthday present. Aren't dads wonderful??? He knew there was no way I could afford a new one right now. It should be here in about a week.
Better get off now. I have to go give my dad a big hug!

Talk to you all in a couple of days.

Hey :wave:

Thanks for the ones who missed us while we we're gone.I guess I was expecting everyone to say how much they missed us...but guess we weren't missed much afterall! :lol:

Drew (my Son) & I had to go to the Dr. today. He has swimmers ear and I have infection in both ears, throat infection and my lungs are infected too.I had 2 shots and got 2 precriptions and 2 inhalers.I'm almost dead tonight. (I started getting sick on Friday night before we came home on Sunday)

I'm going to post to everyone but if it doesn't sound right it's because I'm so drugged.:(

Jennelle,
I'm so happy for you on the new job!!! You'll love the split classes!Drew's favorite subjects are what you teach, Language & Reading!! I know you're so excited about signing that contract on Wednesday!!!! When do you start? I wish that our Schools here were smaller with K-6 in them.

Jeanne,
Your trip to Maui sounded AWESOME! Wow...Snorkeling and swimming under water falls! How neat!! Now when are you going to teach us the hula dance???? By the way: I laughed at what you said because I had 194 emails and a lot of them were of VIAGRA too!!! :lol:

Vicki,
Your trip to Fla must have been fun too! The weather was cloudy the first couple of days then cleared up. But you know Debbie & I, We can find fun in clouds or sun!! LOL! I'm glad that your Mom is doing so well since her stroke. Does your Dad go visit her everyday?

Gayle,
Wow girl....You have been on two trips since we left!!! I don't know how you could have passed up being backstage with Keith Urban!!!! But I do know what it's like to be tired too! LOL I love your new avatar!! You are one hot Floozie!!!! I missed you! BTW: How is your friend Nancy? She's in my prayers tonight.

Shelley,
Thanks again for starting a new thread & keeping it going. Sounds like you have been a busy girl cleaning and rearranging pictures and etc.! Where did you get that burst of energy?! When I get well, I have a lot to do here before I go back to School. I know you can't wait to wrap your arms around your Daughter tomorrow! :) I know you must have missed her a lot!

Ramona,
I'm so sorry to hear about your computer. But it's great that your Dad is buying you a new one!! I noticed that you started South Beach on the 30th and are doing so well! Debbie bought the book too. I may buy it, read it and follow it too.What I've heard so far, It's something I can do for life. Did you have a good time in Branson? Sorry to hear about your Aunt. I'm so sorry. How is Dan's foot now? It nice to hear the exciting news about Ben! I know you're proud! :)

Doni,
How is your Mom's swollen foot now? I'm glad to hear that she's out of the hospital.You need to tell Dad to straighten up! Try to post more with us.I sure miss you when you're not around.

Cheryl,
I'm glad you got good news at the Dr!!! You had us all worried about you girl! You must be doing hapy dances!! Are you doing better staying OP this week?

Dee,
Did you have a good time in North Dakota? Do you have family or friends there? I have to ask you something. Are you ok? The reason why I'm asking is because your posts don't sound like you.I've been thinking that the last 2-3 weeks, you have been acting or sounding different. I know you have been sick but is that all that's wrong? I hope everything is ok though...I just had to be nosey and ask because I care about you so much. :grouphug:

Carol,
I have enjoyed reading your motivational posts.Are you still doing ok being OP? I noticed you are down to 172! I'm so proud of you! Now that vacation is over, I've got to get back to being OP myself! I've been so bad!!!!!!! On the way to Fla, Debbie & I were talking about how awesome it would be to come visit you some weekend!!!!:D

Titan (Dee),
Where are you? You haven't posted since we left!!! I'm getting worried! Are you ok??? Let me hear from you...ok?

Debbie,
Again, I had a wonderful trip. Sorry I got sick. I hope James is feeling better too. I wish I was right back there on the beach now! I already miss it sooooooo much!! We have memories that will last a lifetime! I never laugh so much as I do when we're all together.Those hubbies of ours keep us in stitches, don't they? LOL!

I hope that I didn't leave anyone out. Time to take my medicine and go to sleep. I'll check in with ya'll in the a.m.

Love & Hugs...... (I missed ya'll)

Sherry - To answer your question, school starts for me on August 4 and for my students on August 7. I'm going down to the school tomorrow to start setting up my classroom. I spent $70 at Knowledge Tree and $110 at Wal-Mart today and am STILL not done with my beginning of the year shopping! :eek:

To everyone else...if you read my posts on the 100 Lb. Club, you'll know that I've been struggling lately. I battled with some anorexic behavior a few weeks ago, and I've been binge eating lately. I'll tell ya - with me there's just no in-between! Anyhow, I went to the American Dietetic Association's website (www.eatright.org) and found a registered dietitian who has experience with eating disorders. I emailed her and asked her for the names of some therapists in the area who she knows are familiar with treating eating disorders. She emailed me back on Friday to tell me that she was out of town until today and would email me a list on Tuesday (that's tomorrow.) I think my insurance will only pay for 12 visits, but I really need to get this nipped. It's time I realized that my relationship with food is just not normal.

Hi all,
Welcome back Sherry and Deb...you were missed by all!

Ramona, Sorry to hear about your toasted computer. The worst part for me would be having to reload everything.

Welcome, Liz. There is always room for more Floozies.

I guess I am in post-vacation duldrums. Last week it was so crazy at work and I was able to get back on plan. However, once Friday and the holiday weekend hit, it was a free for all (at least for me!) when it came to my eating...totally out of control. I haven't worked out since my return either so I know that isn't helping. Well today, I turned over yet another new leaf (thank goodness there are a lot of leaves out there!) and was able to get back on plan. I am planning on working out tomorrow too.

Love to all the Floozies,

Sherry-You know darn well that we missed you and Debbie terribly!!! We just can't say it enough! I'm so glad that you all had a great time, I'm just sorry that you had to get sick!!

Ramona-Sorry about your computer! Your dad sounds just like mine. It was so nice of him to buy you a new one. Please try to post when you can.



I'm not posting to everyone right now. I am feeling very, very, very depressed. I feel like I am a total loser at life. I took some tests over at www.brainbench.com, and failed 3 out of 4 of them. I don't even qualify for the job that I am doing at the school. The only test I passed was English, and that was barely! I flunked business math, accounting, and general business. Of the 3, I almost passed general business. I don't feel like I am qualified to do anything but sit around and be a tub of lard!! I don't even want to run today. You girls don't know this, but I finished school at a correspondance school, because I didn't want to be in a new town and meet new people, so my parents let me take the course. It's not like I can go on to college to try and better myself. I am 50 and a total ZERO!!

Thanks for listening! I didn't mean to bring you all down, you are just all so wonderful and willing to listen!!

Shelley, you are such a bright and intelligent person!!!! I went to the site, but it looked like I would need to pay for the intro test. I bet I would of flunked all four!!!! Sounds like you have a bad case of the "down on Shelley" just like I had the "down on Gayle" a few weeks ago. I ended up getting my GED then going on what would of been my Senior year through Cosmetology. So see, your not the only one here without a college education. I know several very bright people that are "book smart" but lacking in common sense! Remember that you are a WONDERFUL person, mother, wife and FRIEND!

Sher: :( so sad your feeling bad..... I hope the meds help! How's Drew today? Nancy is doing ok, she is a very strong person and it is her determination and spirit that is keeping her with us. Yaaa, can you believe I passed Keith up??? I really wanted to stay, but Steve might of been a tad upset with me if Keith wanted to make me his "groupie chick" for the night!

Deb: How's James? Are you feeling ok? Guess you guys had one to many parties!

Jeanne: I hope you stay on plan today! Remember that you have came so far and will continue to do so!

Jennelle: I suffer from binge eating too. I'm either all or nothing....I stay strictly on plan or I eat like a horse! I will be thinking of you!

Dee: I agree with Sher. How's life? I assumed Larry was keeping you busy over his vacation... :s: What kind of busy??? :o

Ramona: Treasure your Father! I lost mine 18 years ago and miss him every day!

Carol: How did weigh-in go?

I hope everyone has a nice day today, I need to go, I have one of the daycare babies attached to my leg!!! :smug:

Shelley - Why do you think you can't take college courses at 50? When I was going to college (I graduated a month shy of my 34th birthday), there was a woman in my Shakespeare class in her late 40's and a man in one of my polysci classes in his late 60's! You're never too old to learn!

Community colleges are a great resource for learning new job skills or brushing up on old ones. They are also really good for help in honing writing and math skills, and they're cheap. Check with your local community college and see what they have to offer. You don't have to get a degree - just kinda feel around and see what interests you. Research has proven that people who are "lifelong learners" live longer with better memories.

Gayle-I only took the free tests. I came upon the site by accident. I wish I never had!!

Jennelle-Thanks for the advice.

Debbie-Don't worry about the gain. You'll get it right back off.

See Shelley, I'm so dense, I couldn't even find the FREE test!

Deb: Actually a 3 pound gain over vacation is not bad at all. What do you bet most if not all of it is from water retention. It will come right off.

I think I feel worse today then yesterday but atleast the cough is starting to break up and I can cough up the crap some.

Shelley,
You are a very smart & bright person! A college degree does not make you a smarter person! Sometimes I wonder how some of the teachers at my School got degrees! I'm sure it's like that at your School too. I feel as smart as the next person but only I don't have my degree. My choice was to be a Mom and stay home with my boys until they got in School. Now tell me what degree is MORE important then that!!! If you want to go to School....Go for it!!!! It's NEVER to late!!! Now have a good talking to yourself and realize how smart you are!!! There are tons of people out in this world that can't read or write (Bless their hearts). So now think about all this and give yourself a big ole hug! :)

Gayle,
I'm like you, I couldn't even find the free test either!!! We are both real smart!!! He-He :lol:

Debbie,
Is that long post floating in cyber-space??

At the Dr. office yesterday, My weight was back up to 176.:( I do so good, then do so bad! When I get well, I'm starting all over again. (Story of my life)

Gotta lay back down......Later

Sher-bear: sending a bushel load of hugs your way!!!!! :smug:

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

The story of your life is also the story of my life. Don't get discouraged and gain it all back like I have. We can do this together!

Ladies I need help with cleaning. 1 of you suggested a certain rust cleaner, but I can't remember what it is. The pumice stone works great, but my daughter's bathtub is big time grundgy and the pumice stone doesn't work on such a big surface. I have used CLR and The Works. Forget both of those. I also used bleach. Any other suggestions? It's a regular porcelan tub. Thanks for any help.

Also, I just came down with a case of the hives. I don't know why. I haven't eaten anything different. Maybe the cleaners did it? I have them mainly on my lower stomach, and under my arms. Weird?? I just took some Benedryl. It has been years since I have had them. Maybe it's from my frame of mind.

Thanks everyone for your concern for me. I can always come to you all for help!

Shelley: Have you tried Lime away? It helps with rust and hard water deposits. Maybe you have a heat rash?? Is it better tonight? Sending a dose of {{{hugs}}} your way!

Good Morning all!!

Debbie & Sherry:

I missed you both tremendously!!! So glad you are home.

So sorry you are not feeling well Sherry. Please feel better soon!

It sounds like there are quite a few of us who need to get re-motivated and get started again staying OP. I am also one of those. I was so proud of myself on Thursday, I had finally... gotten under 170 (169.25 to be exact), but then I gained back 3 lbs over the 4th of July weekend!! Back at 172.25.. How depressing!!

Anyway, we need to find our inner strength again!!! So here we go ladies. We can do this if we support and encourage each other. Lets go!!!

BEGIN TO CLIMB

When you must get over the mountain, you've got to begin to climb. Much effort will be required, and the sooner you start to climb the sooner you'll reach the other side.

Just because the task is difficult is no reason to avoid it. Just because the odds are stacked against you is no reason to back away.

While you're complaining that things are too unfair, complicated or overwhelming, they generally become even more so. Better then to simply start to work on them right away.

Just because you've fallen short in the past is no reason to avoid acting in the present with new energy and resolve.

With each mistake and every experience, you've learned and refined your skills. You're more experienced and more capable now than ever before.

Put your past disappointments to positive use by transforming them into present opportunities.

Get going, get busy, and you'll put even the most daunting challenges successfully behind you.

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To Jennelle and Shelley:

Please don't be so hard on yourselves. We all have gone through bad times or bad things and get down on ourselves or have medical problems. I have had my share of ups and downs to be sure. Full of depression and health problems. But we will make it through with a little help from our friends. I am here for you. Feel free to email me personally if you like. I love you gals!!

I have to run now, so no time to write to everyone, but I will try to post more later.

We have had our computer unplugged a lot lately with all the storms and rain ripping through our area, but I will post when I can. Even our computers at work have been giving us trouble.


Hugs
Carol
Bye for now!
:grouphug:

Carol-Your motivation today is wonderful! I really need to start climbing that mountain.

My DH thinks I got the hives from not using gloves while cleaning out the tub. I never use gloves. He says bleach is systemic. Anyway, I am better today. The Benedryl knocked me out completely. I didn't wake up until 7 today!!

Glad your feeling better Shelley!!!!!

Thank you for the motivation this morning Carol!!!!! Like I told Deb, I bet the gain is from fluid. BTW: Have I told you that your doing super??!!!!

:D :D :D :D :D

Sherry - The doctor's office scales are always about 4 lbs. more than my scales at home, so I wouldn't worry too much about your "weight gain." Also, I laughed my (_Y_) off at your comment: "Sometimes I wonder how some of the teachers at our school got degrees!" :lol: Ain't it the TRUTH?! :lol:

Shelley - Your DH might be right. Something that has never affected you can suddenly cause a reaction. It happened to me once with Purex laundry soap.

I may be feeling a little better this morning.My throat & ears still hurt though. I'm going to take it easy again today and maybe by tomorrow I'll feel like doing something.

Shelley,
The "lime away" is great. I also like "Mildrew Stain Recovery", I get it at the Dollar Store.

Jennelle,
I weighed this morning and my scales showed 177...The Dr.'s showed 176. I'm going with mine. When (and IF) I get well, I'm going to be right back OP!!!

Dee,
Are you ok? Did you read my last LONG post? I'm worried about you!

Carol,
Thanks! I sure need to start climbing that mountain!! :D

Gayle,
Thanks for my big hug!! I sure needed that!

To everyone else......Have a great OP day!! I'll check back later...Gotta go lay down.

Hugs........

Good evening ladies!!!!
Oh how I HATE not being able to check in daily and read your posts!
The good news is that my computer shipped on Tuesday and may possibly be delivered tomorrow. It better hurry, or I'll have to go and get a shot for computer withdrawls! hahaha

I had so much reading to catch up, I hope I can remember to address everyone.

Sherry and Debbie, we all missed you so much! Aren't you proud of us though? We didn't even get into any trouble while you were gone! LOL
Sherry, I'm so sorry you are sick. Please take care of yourself and DON'T WORRY ABOUT CLEANING THAT HOUSE!!!!

Debbie, have you read the SB book yet? I actually haven't been able to find it. I've just been using the prevention website.....at least until I lost my computer! I had done so well until someone brought me some huge blackberries. I just couldn't resist. Oh how I love berries! Let me know what you think of the book.

Shelley, are you feeling better today? Please don't get down on yourself because of those tests. I doubt that many of us could pass them after being out of school for so long. Those are skills that most of us just don't use on a daily basis. Hold your head up and be proud of who you are.

Jeanne, I can't wait to see some photos of your trip. I know you will get right back on track with your way of eating. Hang in there.

Gayle, How is your friend doing? Are your weekend outings over for a while? Are you still enjoying your new haircut?

Jennelle, Cheryl, Doni, Dee, Titan Dee, Carol, Vicki, Liz I hope you are all doing well and enjoying your summer. If I forgot anyone, I'm so sorry. Hopefully I'll be back online tomorrow and maybe my brain will start functioning again! hahaha

OK ladies, tonight's lottery drawing is for 240 million dollars....good luck to any of you who have tickets and if I win, you know we will have the biggest Floozie party in the history of the world!

Good night everyone!

I'm here. Other than a soap opera battle with Cingular over their messed up billing, everything is okay.

Ramona, sorry about your computer. I hoped you have "everything" backed up which reminds me that I need to do that again. I've certain files that I do regularly, but had not done a couple others that would be critical like bookmarks and email address book. Hint to everyone else!

Cute Sherry!!!! Are you feeling better? What do you use on your mirrors? I have constant streaks!

Ramona: Nancy takes chemo once a week with a 2 hour treatment. Once a month she takes a special 4 hour bone treatment, so next week her treatment will be 6 hours!!! She is a very strong and spirited woman. I spoke with her today on the phone and one would never know everything she has been through by her attitude and voice.

Glad to see your back Titan!!! I hope you get the problems taken care of with Cingular.

DEE??????!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please come out and play!!!

Gayle I have been lurking every once in awhile. Sorry for not posting. Sherry you asked if I was ok and that I didn't sound like my old self.......well I am not sure. My lungs are cleared up but I still have a cough. My asthma is bothering but I think that is just a part of the recovery. We are having problems with the kids again. Jay is just plain disrespectful and will get in a fight with me over a small request and Dez......yikes. Teenager out of control! Here are just a few of the things that she has done in the past month....walking topless for a block on a busy street, staying over night at a guys party when we told her to come home but no she drank til she past out, swearing at me with the f word, while we were in the states she had 2 parties with alcohol and a bunch of friends, she disturbed the neighbors both nights and they complained, she was only allowed one friend over and these parties were publisised as her msn name inviting everyone to the parties, she hasn't been keeping her curfew, we canned her and she doesn't stay home.......do I need to say more? Well I told her that if she wants to live under our roof she follows are rules. She wants to live her but she hasn't been proving it. We had a family counciling meeting tuesday, we will keep her for now and any conflicts Larry has to deal with because it is affecting my health. Too many chest pains. Yesterday I had a blood pressure monitor put on it is for 24 hours. Believe it or not my blood pressure falls on the low side and I get dizzy from it. They are just trying to figure out what is going on.

Sherry and Debbie I just have to tell you that I really did miss you, it was quiet here without you girls.

Mornin' :wave:

Thanks for all the well wishes.This morning I think I'm feeling a lot better but my throat is still so sore and I still have this bad cough but overall, I do feel better! :D I do feel a yeast infection coming on from all the antibotics. :(

Ramona,
I can't wait until you get your computer.I miss your daily posts! Hopefully you'll get it today!!! I'll keep my fingers crossed!:crossed:

Gayle,
For your streaky mirrors, Try rubbing the mirror with alcohol on a cotton ball. It shouldn't fog up anymore during showers and won't streak. It works for me! :)

Dee,
I wish I was in Canada to give you a BIG HUG!!!! But see if you can feel this one....... :grouphug: I KNEW something was wrong because you just haven't been acting like yourself. I'm so sorry to hear about the kids.You shouldn't have to go through all this! I would tell Dez that she has 2 weeks to get her act together or she can find someplace else to live.I know she's your Daughter and that sounds so harsh but there's not too much more you can take!!! Please know that we're ALWAYS here for you!!! We want to listen to your problems and give advice. We love you Dee!!!!! :angel:

Jennelle,
Did you sign your contract yesterday? I was thinking about you!!

Dee (Titan),
Welcome back!! I'm so glad you posted!! I have missed you!! Are we still making plans to meet the end of the month?

To everyone else:
Hope you have a great OP day. I've got a lot do to today.I have been so sick, my housework is so far behind. I'll check in later.....

HUGS..............

Dee-Please email me if you need to talk. I noticed you are still using my old address. Please use [email protected]. I'm here for you---we all are! I agree with Sherry. She needs to be cornered into either going by your house rules or get out. I know how much you love her, but it sounds like she needs a dose of tough love!! Take care of yourself!!

Dee, you poor dear. I'm so sorry that your kids make your life miserable. We are here for you if you need us. PLEASE remember this. Tell me if it's none of my business, but is Dez sexually active? She is putting herself at risk passing out at parties. This is a different world we live in today compared to when we were teenagers. I agree with Shelley and Sherry, tell her straighten up or shes out of the house. She is disrespecting you and Larry by doing the things that she knows you do not approve of. I know as a mother, you want to protect her by letting her live at home. But honestly, look what shes doing living with you, could it be much worse living somewhere else? I am sending good vibes your direction and remember we are here for you!

{{{HUGE HUG FOR DEE!!}}} :smug:

GUESS WHO'S BACK??????????

I got my Dell today and it is up and running. I have a lot of programs to install in it so I'll be busy with that this afternoon, but I wanted to let you all know I'm here.
Unfortunately, I didn't have my address book saved, so I have none of your e-mail addresses. If you don't mind, please pm me with your addresses or e-mail them to me at
[email protected] Thanks!


Dee, I'm sending a bug hug your way. I know how hard this is for you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

I'll be back later ya'll!

Dee, I didn't mean a "bug hug" I meant a BIG hug! lol

Yeah Ramona!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cp:

Gotcha a new Dell!!!!!! WOW!!!! :dancer: I'm so happy you're back!!!!! Is this computer in your shop or at home?

I'll be emailing you my addy!! :D

As sick as I've been, I feel like I've had "bug hugs!" :lol:

Luv Ya!

Dee: Hugs from Illinois also. I guess the "good news" is the teen age years do end. The "bad news" is that doesn't always fix it.

Sherry and Debbie: Yes, I'm still planning to be there the end of the month. Unless there is a glitch that I don't know about, I'll be there late Tuesday afternoon the 29th. Do you have a preference of whether we get together on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday? Oh, be prepared for tons of questions about living in the area, where to avoid etc etc. The realtor has sent me bunches of houses for sale. Of course the one I fell in love with would be a total mistake -- 6 1/2 acres with 2 stocked ponds and a swimming pool. Yipes. I'd never have any time to spend on the computer.

I am soooo jealous!!!!!!!

You guys are getting together without the rest of us! I wish the entire group could all plan a perfect time, perfect place to meet!

I here , just been lurking..

Still have my sinus infection and having nothing to share with anyone.

Deb & Sher ...glad your trip went well and sorry Sherry your not feeling well since getting back. Take care of yourself.

everyone else you seem to have busy lives .

Later...

Vicki

Vicki,

So good to hear from you! I hope your sinus infection clears up soon. My ears & throat aren't hurting now but I still have a bad cough and can barely talk (which Wayne loves! :lol: )

Are you doing the South Beach diet? I thought I read that you were.If so, How's it going? I'm going to start some kind of plan when I get completely well.

Hope to see another post from you soon!

BIG HUGS! :grouphug: