Hello Everyone... I have been busy today...Getting ready for the little party we are having at the pool this weekend... I will miss the pool when its closed..as I do every year at closing time..Hey.. That sounds like a country song.....I went to afew stores this evening and got somethings to take to the beach..I am so excited about going..but I heard that yet another storm is brewing for next week...I sure hope it blows away..Its scary enough for those poor people in FLA..The hurricane is suppose to hit there..I feel for them..and they said to watch the Carolina's as hurricane Frances could hit there too...I wish it would all go away...But you cant stop Mother Nature...

Rosey....I did talk to Donna and I agree that she needs to do whats best for her and no one did anything to make her leave.. I will miss her and she knows I wish her all the best.. Iwas so glad to find out that I didnt hurt or upset her in anyway.. That was such a relief to me.....as I would Never want to do that to her or anyone else in here..or anywhere else..
She knows she will aways be welcome here anytime.....
Yes its true Rosey.....You are right.... we need each others support and caring... It helps to get through the rough days when you think I can never do this.. I admire you so very much for going to Curves when it hurts and getting back on track eating wise.. It so very hard and you are doing it...YOU GO GIRL... That inspires me to just "DO IT" as you say.. Good One.....I want to thank-you again for always being here and posting faithfully...You are such a Sweetie and a great person and friend...
As I said before I will try my best to get here everyday..Its important for me to do that... I sure hope that our thread will continue and we all can be here to share..care..laugh....cry...vent...all those wonderful things....Thats what its all about...I am very blessed with knowing you and everyone in here...and I am thankful everyday to you and everyone in here for allowing me to share in your lives...
I hope that you are not so soar form Curves this evening...I had to chuckle about what you said..you and ibprofin being such good friends.. there are days I know just what you mean...
I think that is a really great acomplishment your dd did ln losing her weight.. Thats wonderful...I hope I can do as good..but with your help and everyone else in here...I will do it....We all have to just "Do It"..
Have a great weekend...

Daphne...What a very sweet thing to say... Thank-you so much.. You are such a wonderful kind and caring sweet person and I am so blessed to know you Sweetie....What you said about Donna was so nice and so true....
I agree with you 100%....I wish her all the best and I do understand where she is coming from..I am so happy you are not leaving...... We need you here too...If you ever come out my way... I would love for you to stop by and see me too...I would really love that Dahpne...
I feel like we all are one big family here...and I feel the same way too about you and all the wonderful people in here..I Love All of You...
Please do invite those ladies to join us...that would be wonderful... It sounds like you have your weight loss plan all mapped out and thats great.. I know you will do it.. we all....are here to lean-on and help each other... We can do it... We can.....I am really worried about Dana too.. I hope that everything is alright with her...I hope she posts soon..so we know whats going on with her...Have a great weekend

Dana.... I hope we hear from you real soon..I miss you..
Have a great weekend..

Kris...Hope that you will post soon and tell us what you have been doing..
Have a great weekend

Mr Ken... Where are you????? What have you been doing??
Have a great Weekend

Hope that the hurricane blows away...and all of us have a sunny pleasant weekend.....Good Night and God Bless My Wonderful Friends...

Morning everyone im up with the birds this am..didnt sleep well.. there was a bunch of 4 wheeling people reving up their machines on my road late last night..woke me up an then no sleep after that curves went really well..they are closed on monday.. so i watched the toneing tape i had gotton and will do that with those bungee cord things the next few days..im still sore i had to laugh at myself as the "just do it" is a slogan from niki commercials maybe too much tv but it fits..summer hope you have fun at your pool party..i can tell you are so excited about your trip..hope you have great weather..hello to all our absent friends..its finally my favorite weather here now.. sunny cool and fall ..sweatshirt weather i call it..the leaves are changing color allready..have agreat weekend everyone(((((((hugs)))))))) rosey

LMAO @ Rosey OK how warm does Alaska get? I am sorry but that is just toooooo funny about the cooler weather. I love the sunshine but hate the heat. I like it at around 75* with a slight breeze. I am so proud of you for doing Curves so faithfully. What an inspiration you are to all of us. How is the moose/buffalo hunter doing?
Summer have fun at that party. I miss having my ex inlaws pool to swim in. I would be in it with my Angelbaby every day in the summer. I hope that you have such a fun time and party hardy! Wow look how far this year has taken you and that dear man of yours? I remember how sad you were last summer missing the pool time and the visiting. Now you have pool partied all summer *weather permitting* and it is closing this weekend. Amazing how much changes in a year. How is he feeling anyhow? How about you? Hw are things going with you?
Donna I miss you already. I do admit I love our IM time. You make me laugh so hard I am sure the family thinks I am crazy.
Dana I really am worried that something is wrong. This is so unlike you. Please post or e mail and let us know what is up.
Kris and Glen we hope y'alls post soon!
Jason is still gone and has been since Monday. I think it was Monday? He hasn't decided if he is coming home this week or not. He went to check out a hunting ground with a friend. He was going to do yard work for a lady Sunday and then just start his week on Monday even though it is a Holiday and the kids will be in school Wednesday. I hate him being gone this long. Grrrrrrrrr. OK Saturday is the start of our Churchs missions week. It is a "concert" Well to me it is the same people singing with the missions added in. Sunday starts the offficial missions week. My problem is Monday the revival starts at 7 and will go till 9 or so. My kids are starting school that week. Megan will have to be up at 6:30 being as she catches the but at 7:15. I can not do that to her. So once again i will be the bad person not being there. I don't think they understand how hard it would be on Megan and me. Robert also will be getting up at the same time or maybe at 7 he catches bus at 8:10. My kids during school are in bed by 8. So now I get to feel guilty for not being there for revival. We also have WINGS once a month. If Jason is gone Sunday I can't go. There is no way that I can bring Megan and Robert. Our one lady my former friend is the WINGS President. "Bonnie" for some reason every time she has Devotions I end up feling depressed. It is the same thing with her husbands preaching. I totally tune him out and will write notes, balance check book anything. Bonnie told me before when i tried to tell her I was hurt that she never had time for me at al, that I had pulled away from Church and was not going as faithfully as before. So i took it if i am not there all the time she sees me as a bad Christian. Her and her hubby have already said that *we are not to be friends with non Christians* Sorry but I don't agree with that at all. I also don't belive that is a very *Christian* attitude. I have been hating going to Church and I used to love it. I guess I am sick of the pot calling the kettle black. I live in a small town where gossip is the favorite thing going.I have heard some horrible stuff about some members of the Church in their past. Yet I still love them all and defend them. OK I am rambling I just needed to vent sorry.
Daphne

summer: were you thinking of the song the girls get prettier at closing time, but in your case it's the guys get cuter at closing time. have fun. it is hot here also.
donna come back soon. glen

Morning everyone.. another beautiful day here..sunny but cool..i have my gr daughter with me since last evening..her parents went out with friends and i got the kid..she gets up early too but its fun to have her and here all about her first days at school.. shes a big 1st grader this yr..i stayed on ww pts for the first time since before my vacation..i keep trying but must admit i feel really guility about my lack of success..im basically the same size i was 1 yr ago i am getting more physically fit tho thanks to curves.. so one day at a time right..we are planning on bingo again tonight..last week i broke even..thats better than being a looser mr ken it was nice to see you post.. hows the ww going for you??summer did you have fun at the pool party? and daphnee it was a hot summer here really unsual.. it got in the high 80's.. im like a cooked noodle when its hot.. cant do anything our weather right now is my favorite..our leaves are turning color allready..well everyone Hailey wants to play with grmas card stuff and since i allready have a mess whats a little more (((((((hugs))))))) rosey

Hi everyone..hope you are all having a great day((((((hugs)))))) rosey

Rosey I am so lame I didn't think it got to be that warm there! We had I think 4 or 5 days that broke the 100s. a bunch of days in the 90s, most in the 80s.
Oh thank God the kids go back to school on Wednesday. I have never been this easily irritated and sick of them. I will hate having to get up at 6:30 to get Megan ready but I can take naps each day after my walk if I want to! I sitll do nt shee why she is being picked up at 7:15 if her school does not start until 7:45. Her bus ride is like 10 minutes. I gues they will have to entertain her and not me!!!
I hope t see more of you posting soon. I loe and miss you all.
Daphne

Hello Everyone.....
Its late and I am so sorry that I havent been in here sooner.
We had company most of the holiday weekend.. It was fun..
The weather wasnt that great..but the rain held-off untill this evening and then it wasnt that much..so....all in all....the weekend was real nice..
We are suppose to have rain sometime this week from the hurricane..
Those poor people in Fla have been through so very much..
Its such ashame to see all the devastaion they have been through..
I hope its out of here before Friday.. We are leaving for MB then..and I dont want to drive the major highways in a bad rain..
I am sure some of you are getting geared-up for school starting back up.
I went to the store tonight and there were so many people shopping for school supplies and things to make lunches....it was really busy..
Well another pool seasons had come to an end and I will miss it..
I had fun this year and have had so much to be thankful for..
I am happy that my hubby is alright and things are great...
That is a true blessing.

Rosey..Glad to see that your weather is how you like it.. I hope you won $$$$ at Bingo...I am sure your gd was having so much fun being with you..
She loves playing with her sweet grammy....I bet she had some great stories to tell about her first day at school......
YOU GO GIRL.. Staying OP..thats wonderful...No gain is better that gain.. Right..You will be seeing results soon...Please dont feel guilty about not losing more.....you will be...real soon......
I know that I will gain on vacation but thats Ok..cause thats what vacation is all about... I made a promise to myself when I get home.. I will buckle down and try to get as much weight off by Christmas as I can..That would be the best gift I could ever give to myself...You will do it Rosey.. I admire your determination..We will do it together..
I had a great time at the pool party..Thank-you so much for asking..
We played cards and laughed and had a wonderful time with everyone..
I was really good food wise..There were alot ot fattening snacks and I didnt eat them.. I brought my own.. Veggie tray....etc..
The food was good.. Steaks and chicken on the grill and baked pots and salad. Lots of desserts and ice cream... It was really nice..
Have a great week :wave;

Daphne...Thank-you so much for asking about us..That was so Sweet of you
We both are doing great and are very blessed and thankful to the Good Lord above that things worked out so well and we are fine. Yes.... you are so right about how things are so different from last year. Time really flies..
I am looking forward to leaving for the beach Friday...I took hubby last year and he felt so bad..He was determined to go and when i got him there is didnt feel good ans was so tired..we really didnt do anything...
This year is his year... He is so excited about going and us doing the things we could not do last year.. While I am gone to MB I will miss you and everyone in here..but I will happy to be HOME... Thats what I call MB..I love it there and I cant wait for the day to move there.....When I get there I dont want to leave..It sounds like you could use a vacation yourself... Its alot of hard work raising children..So much to do and never enough time to do it in..... Its even harder when you do it alone.. I am sorry that your hubby has to work away from home...Thats so tough on you Sweetie.. I am sorry that its like that...I hope that things get better for you real soon..
I also wanted to say..Please dont say you are a bad person because your couldnt go to the Mission revival concert..You are diffenitly NOT a bad person.. Its not your fault that the revival is to late for you and the children to be there...If anyone has a problem with it...its thier problem not yours..and they should be ashamed of themselves for saying anything..
I really admire you taking a stand on being a true christian.. I liked what you said about not judging others..thats the way its suppose to be.....Thats what being a christian is all about....I am sorry that small towns have to be that way..I usually do not talk about religion or politics because everyone has thier beliefs..and I never want to upset anyone.....but...I just didnt want you to be made to feel bad over something thats not your fault and should never be made to feel that way in the first place..You are a good person...and a wonderful Wife..Mother....Friend and Sweet YAYA Sister.. Always remember that Daphne....Always.......Vent anytime....Its better out than in...
Have a great week wave:

Mr Ken... Glad to hear from you...Thats right about the song...Who did that?? Was it Mickey Gilley???? I am not sure...I cant get over it being hot where you are...Just like when Rosey says it hot there..We never think North can be hot..but it can ..How was your holiday weekend???
Have a great week

Dana... I am so worried about you... I hope we hear something soon...
I miss you...

Donna.. I know that you are not here..but I will still Miss you.. I can only hope that you come back one day..

Kris.....Whats new with you???

If anyone has Dana's number...Please call her..or email me with it so I can call her..I am really worried about her..Its not like her to not post and if she is having pooter troubles she would email us..Since she has not done that... I am worried...

I have to go to bed.. I am beat.. its late..
I have alot to do this week to get ready to go to MB....
I will miss you ALL but I cant wait to be there..
Much to you ALL..God Bless and Good Night

Summer have fun!!! Give that DH the time of his life. I am so excited for both of you. You both more than deserve a good time. I hope that we get to see pictures again?
Rosey how did Bingo go? I hope you won the jackpot. Win the jackpot and I will win the lottery and we can have a 3FC party! What will we serve for food?
I found out that the missions week starts at 6 and not 7. So that is better for the most part. It is still hard on Megan taking her out each night and getting home late. Robert will be home at 3:45 Megan around 3. I would have to feed them dinner, get homework done, etc... I was called and asked if I could do nuresry one night. I agreed to Thursday night. I hope to be able to make it to Wednesday service as well. If Jason was home it would be easier but he isn't. There is also no seperate service for the kids so it will not be relaxing or enjoyable for me with Robert and his mouth and attitude. Megan will have to go upstairs to the nursery. Oh Summer I love to discuss religious beliefs. I would love to study the different religions and their beliefs etc. Right now I am addicted to the show Amish in the City. The Amish religion is just so fasinating to me. The Amish kids cuss and drink and the girls became hoochie mamas when they changed from Amish clothing to city clothing. One of the Amish boys was talking about Amish bars. I guess I am lost as to why Amish forbid somethings and yet have alcohol?
Daphne

Morning everyone..another sunny day here..the dh came home yesterday and i was so glad to see him..this hunting season is hard when hes gone so much ..but last yr he was to sick to go so hes having a ball and how can i disrupt that summer sounds like you are all geared up for your vacation..your excitement is showing and i couldnt be happier for you..i hope you and your hubby have the best time and the weather cooperates for you.. daphnee.. am glad you are working it out so you can go to your church..may i ask what your dh does that keeps him away for such a long time??i saw a show about the amish and they encouage there teens to kick up there heels so that they know the differnce between their old ways and the modern world..and can decide whats right for them..pretty interesting..well we have errands to run today..by the way i won my $$$$ back at bingo so it was a no-cost evening of fun..hello to mr ken and kris.. donna if you are still reading our posts we miss you and a belated Happy Birthday..dana we are worried about you..hope you are just busy being a mom and nothings wrong(((((((hugs)))))))) rosey

Have started new job responsibilities.....life is hectic. Will check in later...

Hi there things are going fine for me today. The kids go back to school tomorrow! I called my Aunt Shelley and she asked if I was having my "surprise" 40th Birthday still. OK so I am planning my own 40th party.I want a party and that is all there is to it.
Bad news now.... I really am worried about Dana. I tried to call her today and the number has been changed. She has not posted on the other page that we post on either. I am going tomail her a card today and hope that she gets it. i also e mailed her today. If anyone hears from her please let me know?
Daphne

Hello Everyone...Its been a busy day for me... I did errands and laundry...
I got some new luggage from Target and now I have to take it back.. The smell of what-ever they treat the luggage with is awful and to over-powerning and I was afraid it will make our clothes smell like that.. So its back to the store tomorrow...Oh well...I will make do with our old ones..This was such a great buy..a 5 piece luggage set. The kind with wheels and ajustable handels..all of that for 40 dollars..maybe now I see why it was on sale..When I got it to the car..the smell was so awfull...I thought well its new and it will go away shortly.. It gave me a headache...so tomorrow back it goes... I will look to see if somewhere else has that kind of luggage on sale..
I have more things to finish tomorrow and I can hardly wait to leave for MB...I am keeping an eye on that other storm brewing out in the ocean..
I pray it goes away..No one needs anymore divistation and destruction...

Daphne... Thank-you so much Sweetie.. I plan on making this vacation the best he has had.. Its his Birthday while we are there and he will have a great one... I pray for good weather and lots of sunshine...
Yes I am taking 2 throw-away cameras with me..
I hope to take alot of pictures...
The only reason I said I dont like to discuss religion is because alot of people get offended about things and I am not saying you do Sweetie. I mean in general so I dont ever want to offend anyone..Some people think thier religion is the only one and so forth.. I believe that if person believes in God and tries to treat others right..that the Good Lord knows that...Thats all that matters...I have seen a few programs about the Amish.. but not the one you mentioned.. I had to laugh about the hoochie Mamas
I went to Redding, Pa once on a bus trip with other friends to the factory outlet stores there and the Amish people lived there in that town.. They were nice people and were very hard working.. I noticed that they had no modern things in thier homes.. No electric no phone cars etc..They loved the simple life...They all dressed alike and so forth..
As I remember I think that thier religion says they must live that way...but I am not sure about that. I didnt know that they let the kids drink?? I thought they really didnt do anything like that...not that drinking is bad..unless it rules someones life and they are addicted to it..or something like that...Then its bad...or kids drinking.. thats not good either...
I have been told that in some religions they do not believe in drinking at all or wearing make-up or cutting a womans hair and so on.. I dont know if all these things are true..but if a person wants to believe in them..and it makes them happy to do so..then thats alright with me.... I try not to judge someones religious beliefs..If they are happy... I am happy... I thought the Amish people were very kind.. I had a very nice time there...I watched them drive the horse drawn buggys..and I ate in one of thier restuarants..
I guess in todays world that the Amish kids have a hard time with all that..
I can understand...and like Rosey said about the program she watched maybe its to show them the diffference..and let them decide what they want. Anyway..I had a nice time there.. One day I hope to go back...
Thats so nice that you would like to study all the different religions..
Thats wonderful...You are so nice to help out at the revival.... I can understand its still hard on you and the children to get there at that time.
I hope that your hubby gets back real soon....
When is your 40th Birthday if I might ask??..I hope I am back before you have it so I can wish you a proper Happy Birthday...
I hope you have a great time...and party on Girlfriend...
After what you have said I am really worried about Dana..
I dont know what to think...If you find out anything, please let us know Sweetie...I pray that her and her loved ones are alright...
Thank-you Daphne.. I hope you hear from her..
Have a great evening

Rosey... Thank-you for that..It was so Sweet of you to say..
I hope that the weather is good too.. Yes.... I cant help but be excited..
I love MB...its home to me.. I know that sounds strange but I feel that way....I cant wait to live there one day soon..
I am sure you were happy to see your hubby back from hunting and you are right.... last year he was to sick to go and now he is making up for it....I am so happy that he is doing so good and feeling good.. Thats wonderful and I know you are happy about that also.. We all have alot to be thankful for this year.. we all are blessed in so many ways....
Way to go winning at Bingo$$$$$....its great to have a no cost evening of fun...Have a great evening

Kris...Glad to hear from you....Sounds like your job is keeping you hoppin..
Hope you can stop by soon and catch us up on whats going on with you.
We all miss hearing from you..Have a great evening

Donna... I miss you....We all do....Hope you will drop by one day..
No Pressure....Have agreat evening..

Mr Ken.... How are you??? Have a great evening

I will try my best to post tomorrow and Thursday evening..
I go tomorrow for a pedicure and a hair appointment on Thursday...
We leave very early on Friday morning around 6:00am...
Good Night and God Bless My Dear Wonderful Friends..

Hi everyone. I forwarded the e mail I got from Dana. She is having a heck of a time. If you didn't get the e mail then let me know and I will send it to you. She is basically suffering from Hurricain Francis, is being diagnosed with possible thyroid problems and diabetes. She is also working on a new birth control pill.
I am on my 3rd bottle of water today. I had Garden Burger foods for breakfast and lunch. I also just had a Special K blueberry bar for a snack. I weighed in today at a whopping 243. I refuse to see that number again. I am cleaning out my freezer of all the frozen diet foods I have.OK I am to lazy to make me food and the kids a different food!
Summer have a fantastic time if we dont hear from you sooner!
Rosey where are you today? I will keep the site up and running!
Daphne

Hey everyone i am here finally..i applogize as i was busy this am.. had to get the dh ready again for the cabin and then rushed off to curves..but im here now.. thanks daphnee for letting us know about dana..she has her hands full right now..anyways now we know ..so you like frozen diet meals too i use them alot when im here alone..summer i know you are leaving tomorrow and i hope you and your dh have the best time and good weather..enjoy the sunrises and sunsets for me too..stay safe.. how long are you going to be gone??kris thanks for popping in and letting us know you are still with us..hope the busy-ness in your life slows down..mr ken..has fall arrived in your neck of the woods..are you still going to ww??dana.. you poor thing.. am so sorry that you got flooded..hope the dr diagnoses you right.. as you know with your son diabetes is an awful thing to have..(((((((hugs)))))) for you and hope things calm down and get back to normal..well i got weighed and measured at curves today..i hadnt had that happen since before vacation..i gained 3 #s.. since then but have lost 9 1/2 inches so thats a good thing..i knew i had gained as i didnt follow any diet for awhile and just started being careful again last monday..so i must have gained more than that even but im working hard to get back on track.. ive been researching and found that i must be a carb sensitive person.. so am trying to restrict carbs to between 30-60 gr aday..also coffee and caffeine drinks make you produce more insulin and causes spikes in sugar levels..and i love my coffee so will switch to decaf..so all these little hints should get me going in the direction i want to go..have agreat day everyone ((((((hugs)))))) rosey