[dlzbth]

A HUGE THANK YOU to Rosey for finding out about Sheree. I am relieved that she is ok now. It would of been nice for her to have let us know so we would not worry any more about her but I can see how life can get very busy with our families. Also Rosey I am glad you had such a good birthday and great weekend last weekend. Enjoy your "ME" time for a change for you surely deserve it!

Dee, I hope your not posting isn't because you have become discouraged. Here is a great place to refresh your encouragement.

{{{Daphne}}} You were so thoughtful for sending Buddy another card! It brought tears to my eyes that I am among such thoughtful and caring people here on this thread! I hope you are not inhaling too much paint... LOL I am wanting to paint our bedroom. How is it going? How much weight have you lost? Be careful not to over do it and develop tennis elbow!

Summer, I'm glad that finally Jim was able to have his test done. When do you talk to the doctor about the results? My Jim had his yearly echo cardiogram done last Monday. Afterwards, he decides to take the day off which explains my absense on Monday. LOL It's amazing how they can mess a day up! LOL I would rather be messed up really. We will hear about those results soon.

Dana, what are your plans for the summer? When are you all going to the beach this year? How is scrapbooking central? We are doing a small one for my Dad for the big birthday party which is slowly creeping up on us. The pool is coming along nice and SLOW! LOL It's going to be HUGE though. It's a L shaped pool and it has a swim up feature in the deep end of 8 feet. Very nice. My Dad uncovered his pool the other day and it was horrible. Jim and Elena helped him. It was clear that the new cover did not help keep things out. The algae was very thick and green. :yuck:

Kris, when you can let us know how you are.

Mr. Glen/Ken thank you for keeping the out looking for us when we are missing! I hope your upcoming weigh in is as good as the last. What kind of exercise do you do?

What are everyones plans for this weekend? I KNOW what Summers is! LOL And that sounds sanfrantastic! I am thinking about inviting some friends over for a cook out on Monday. Some people we haven't seen in a while. I may also invite my Dad since he will be alone. As far as the other days of the weekend, Jim wants to clean out the garage... UGH! LOL

Well, have a good Wednesday everyone and I'll check in later.

Donna

[lakelog]

Not sure I can write as lengthy of a post as Donna but thought I would drop a line. Donna when I was growing up, we had a pool and the cover didn't do much for it any year. I'm sure it helped a bit but never seemed like it. It was always a dreaded time of year yet we were so eager to clean it up and start using it. Our pool is only a 10 foot pool that's 3 feet deep but we love it terribly and it serves the purpose- to cool off! No plans for me this weekend. I have races to watch of course on TV and probably church on sunday. This is DH's weekend to work but he will have monday off. Maybe we can cook out something.

Rosey thank you so much for finding sheree and discovering she was ok. Did she mention this site? I know what it is to be busy but now that the kids are out of school for the summer here, I hope to be able to post when I want and not be so tied up on the road doing everything. We will go get groceries tomorrow as a family which will be funny and then no one can blame me for not getting something they wanted. Of course we will have restrictions in the buggy for I do not want to see a doubled grocery bill.

Summer I hope that you have a blast in the pool this year. Be careful not to burn!! Have you weighed this week? I was getting so discouraged with 1/2 a pound and then I gained 1 pound this week only to lose 1 1/2 pounds over night. Now I am back to a lower number that I haven't seen in years. So now I've lost 13 pounds since may 1st but I only hope that i can keep it up over the summer with the kids home.

Nothing really much to report here. Today is the first full day of summer break for the kids. They ended their school year yesterday. So far it isn't too bad. We all take turns in the pool and watching tv and all. DH will be home the next 2 days. He's bidded on another job at the plant that will get him away from the stuff he's been working around that's damaging his health. He got another lead test result yesterday and it jumped from 6 to 12 in less than 2 weeks. The doctor in the hospital told him that any number needed to be gotten rid of and the only way to truly do it is to eliminate yourself from the exposure which is his entire 12 hour day job. As long as it stays under 40, it's legal but any of it is dangerous. That all contributed to him being in the hospital the other week. He had an interview for the new job today. He's one of 10 to possibly get it. It's a salary job and it's in the lab at the plant. He will make more money on it and have better benefits which is good since he's been there 9 years which is longer than the majority of them. The thing I don't like is he will work 8 hour days and not have the days in between off anymore. Which means I will have to get the kids to 4 appointments in june by myself if he gets the new job. I know i have to give up certain things for him to be healthier on his job but I just wish if he got it that it wouldn't happen until july.

Well I need to do a few things around here before I do anymore leisure things. I hope you all have a blessed wednesday.

By the way rosey, did you watch Idol? i still want fantasia to run away with the title of IDOL!

[autiger]

Good morning!

I wanted to take a minute and say hi to all and let you know what is going on here. Classes started last night. I have 3 this summer. I will definitely need a break after they ae done in August! DH starts school on Tuesday. He starts after me and gets out before me. I don't think that is fair, do you?

We are going to Winston-Salem NC this weekend to visit friends. They are both doctors and working on their residency. I think that this is the only time Dh and I will ever be richer than our doctor friends! They don't make anything at all during their residencies.

We are coming back on Sunday and my MIL is coming Sunday night to visit until Tuesday night, so...

We are getting ready for our trip to the UK and Italy. It should be fun. I am just getting stressed out thinking about it! I have tons of laundry to do!

That's all of the time I have.

Love to all...

Kris

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Dana, I have to say that you and I BOTH will never be able to post as long posts as our sweet YA YA sister Summer does! I wish that it would just rain today it keeps looking like it huh? Glad there is something else DH can do for his health. Yes, there will be adjustments but it is worth it.

Kris, So glad to hear from you!! I wish you the best in your three classes you are taking this summer. By this August you are definately going to need that break! Good thing you have your European Vacation in between! BTW, Is Chevy going with ya? If so... better stay home. LOL

I have not been able to keep up with Idol this season. I wish I could of but the TV belongs to my dh and he doesn't watch that show. We have another TV but it's in the playroom and if I go in there I'll be tempted to pick up Elena's mess. LOL Trying to get my DD all chances to do it herself. LOL

I did not weigh this morning. I am in denial.

Dee, we are sending the guys out to look for ya!

Need to go now. Have a good afternoon everyone!

[findingmyself]

Hello,
This is the second time I have tried to post and my computer is running super slow. So unfortunately I may forget what I said in the last post and I have no time left for this one. Sorry Anyway, don't send out the dogs I am here. Right now I am here and aggravated. It has been a horrible week. I never get even two minutes of peace. Just a little time to myself and noone here seems to understand that. I don't meen to complain. I am just sick of not being able to spend any time doing what I want. I don't ask for a lot. But you wouldn't know that by the way people act around here.

So, I am discouraged but that is not why I haven't been posted. i didn't lose and I wish that I had just not even weighed myself. I stayed the same and I have just had it. I truly have to starve myself if I want to lose and I am very honest about my calorie intake. So... I will stay at 1000 calories for the next couple of weeks and see what that does.

Happy bday Rosey, sorry I missed it mon. I could never get to the computer.

It sounds like everyone is starting to get ready for summer. It is a great time of the year. I even like it 110.

I am sorry to make this so short but the baby is screaming her little head off so I have to go. I will try to get in later and get caught up on all of the latest. Maybe I wont have my post erased this time. Grrr..

Dee

[summer1]

Hello Everyone..
Its been a hetic day and we have had some Bad storms last night that tore down trees and electric lines.. It was a bad storm all around us.. The Storm knock out my DSL and I finally got back on line..Its always something..I am beat..The water class whipped my big old butt tonight....I can tell when I miss a class..its harder to get back to keeping up with the teacher..She is really good..She teaches all the other instructors..I really like her class...
Anyway I have alot to get ready for this weekend.. I have to find some good healthy snacks for the pool party and I have to make a few things to take..It looks like Mr.Weather may fool me this year...I may loose my bet???
They have been saying that it wil be a nice sunny 80 degrees weekend..so we shall see...I am excited..
I am looking forward to visting with all the pool people.. I feel funny sometimes referring to them as "The Pool People"..but usually the only time I see them durring the year is at the pool or at a Board meeting here..So I guess thats why I call them that...They are a great group of people.
They have a suprise instore for Jim to welcome him back after all he has been through..No one will tell me what they are doing..so I have to wait and see too... I though that was so nice of them..
I have errands tomorrow and trying to finish cleaning and I hope that I can find some recipes for some diet snacks...

Rosey..The Guys found me...The graduation sounded wonderful.. I am so glad that you got to see some of "your kids" graduate.. Thats wonderful.. I know you were so proud of them..and yes you helped them achive that..You touched thier lives in a very special way...and they will always remember you..I am glad you have pictures with them..
I am sure you are enjoying your "Rosey Time".. No you are NOT Awful..There is nothing wrong with wanting some time for yourself.. We all need that..
Thank-you for letting us all know about Sheree.. I am glad that she is doing good.. I wish her Well...Have a great evening and enjoy your time

Donna.... I think I posted before that Jim was told the day of the procedure that everything was good.. A normal Colon.. When we go to the PC Dr in a couple weeks he will have the complete report and tell us all it says.. The Dr that did the procedure was kind enough to tell us that Jim was fine. I was so relieved to hear that..I hope you get his results of the cardiogram soon??..I know what you mean about the guys being home. Jim got sick Monday from the gas they used..so I couldnt do my normal stuff..He was in bed and I couldnt really do anything cause he was sleeping..He got real sick and threw-up..I am so glad that he was all better Tuesday..
I am sure you will have a fun BBQ with Friends on Monday..That will be so nice to see friends you havent seen in awhile and I thats great that you are inviting your Dad. He needs to have family and friends around him durring this difficult time..You all enjoy and have lots of fun

What are your plans for the weekend?? Cleaning out the garage?? No..tell Jim its a holiday weekend and its time to relax and enjoy..
The garage can wait.. Right...
I dont know why you think you know what I am doing..
Have a great evening

Dana...Your pool sounds really great..I am sure you get alot of enjoyment out of it..Thats what its all about.. I really Love the pool here..Its so big.. I hope to take some pictures of it this year..I am SO PROUD OF YOU and your 13 pound Loss..Thats a wonderful accomplishment..
I know how hard it is and I am sure you will keep on going.. I am here doing the same..We will do it together..I have lost 16 pounds so far..I am happy and I am going to keep trying..I have been going to the tanning bed to get a base tan.. Which I have now... I did it so I would not burn.. I wasnt out in the sun at all last year..Jim and I are looking forward to being at the pool and gettting a tan this year..I know that its hard to post everyday when you have a family to take care of and all that you do with thwm everyday..I hope that you enjoy your summer vacation and do some things YOU want to do..
I hope that your hubby gets the job he wants so his lead level will go down.. I never knew that his job put him in contact with lead..Unreal...
I know it will be harder on you when he does get that new job to do all the things for the children alone..but I know that you will find a way.. You always do..I admire you so very much for all that you do Dana..
You are a wonderful Mother...and a wonderful YAYA friend..
Have a great evening

Kris.. Thanks for the letting us all know whats going on with you.. It was so good to hear from you.. and form what you said you will be very busy as usual..I am sure you will have a wonderful time on your trips..You both will be on a second honeymoon in Italy.. How romantic..
I am sure you will enjoy seeing your friends in NC.. Have a safe and fun timeand enjoy the hoilday weekend.. Have a great evening

Daphne... I miss you .. How are things??? How is your sinus doing??
Are you all done painting the house.. Pictures Please..
I am taking Buddys card to him tomorrow.. He was suppose to come home today.. I didnt call yet cause I didnt want to bother him yet.. I am calling tomorrow and taking his card.. Again Thank-you so very much Sweetie for your Kindness and Caring..How are your friends doing?? I hope things are better for them too. Have a great evening

Dee... I am sorry that your computer is having probs.. I know all to well what that is like.. All computers are possessed....It is so aggrevating to lose your post.. Thats happen to me more times than I care to remember..
Please dont be discouraged Sweetie.. its so hard to lose weight.. Sometimes its a matter of eating not enough or to much or the wrong things..and the biggest one "STRESS"..Now thats a Big Diet Killer...
I could go on and on.. Just know that you will do it..Keep trying thats all any of us can do... I am sorry that you are not getting some time for yourself..
That is very important to have.. I hope that you can get some real soon..
Its so very hard with a little one to take care of and all the other things you have to do..I hope that you get some "Dee Time" real real soon..
Have a great evening

Mr Ken.. They are on the hunt....

[akrosey49]

Hi everyone.. another long day..i guess i was tired as i stayed up to late last night enjoying being in control and not having to share anything like the remote control today it was sunny and warm out and worked on my photo albums and went to the grocery store..all that fresh fruit looked so good that i surprized my dh with his favotite cherries..but didnt look at the price till i got home they cost 8.89 for a 1 # bag of them.. i will be amore careful shopper and he had better savor every one of them..the dh got back from the cabin and had a great time but he said he wasnt ready for that yet and hes really sore now..but had to try..i also got another order for my cards.. this time she wants 300 of them dang im going to be busyier but want the extra cash for my vacation..i envy all of you who have a pool.. that sounds like such fun.. i have a kiddy pool on the deck for the dogs tho..dana sure hope your dh gets that job i will pray for him..why cant companys make it safe for their employees..are your kids bored yet and wtg on your loss thats so awsome..summer you are doing great too..just think 16#'s gone..wtg.. and hope you have a blast at your pool party..now we are all curious about what they are going to surprize your dh with..im sure it will be nice.. and yes its rewarding to see "my kids" do so well..daphnee did you ever get the paint off kris what classes are you taking this summer?? and what do you plan to see when in europe??dee.. am so sorry that you are discouraged.. my dd had trouble loosing too and she was exercising like a crazy women and strarving herself..but we learned in ww that doesnt work as your body things you are starving it and will hold on to the weight as aprotection measure.. so watch what you eat but eat more and drink water.. ill bet you will start to loose then..its a hard concept to get but you have to eat to loose..as far as the me time for yourself i dont think theres not one of us who hasnt been there..esp with kids and hubby..try and take break during a nap time..and dont give up on your self..you can do this..mr ken thank you for being there for all us barbies..and i hope you have another great weight loss this week..i did it.. i weighed on my scale today. ..i hate the scale and weigh so diff on others so the gals from curves said to only go by mine and weigh in as a nuddy bird so i did it and have lost another 2# so since my surg in oct i have lost 33#'s and if i remeber my #'s right thats 19#'s gone since going to curves..so it does work.. amazing it took me all these yrs to get the connection now who is the bone head im pleased with myself tho.. anyways its late and im rambling so (((((((hugs))))))) rosey

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{{{DEE}}}Bless your heart! I can definately feel your pain but Rosey and Summer have hit it on the head. You HAVE to eat to lose and stress can be a diet killer. I am it's number one victom lately. As for the family not appreciating you I am so sorry. I wish I could come over there and knock some sense in their heads but there again I can't. You know it is so much easier to deny yourself everything thinking that is the only thing you can do to lose the weight than to really sit down and make good choices. I need to remember those words that I preach. Also remember as you exercise you are developing your muscles which weigh more. But, it's better to have that definition than that fatty cellulite. LOL Again.. Need to make notes.... You can do this, Dee. Hang in there, take a deep breath and try not to get to concerned about what the scale is showing right now. It WILL happen! I promise you!!!

Rosey, Dana and Summer I am so very proud of all three of your accomplishments. You guys are doing so good!!

Summer, that is so nice of the *pool people* to do something extra for Jim!!! I can't wait to hear all about it!!! Those storms must of been really bad. We haven't gotten one drop of rain. Some wind but that's it. It's been so very hot.

You all have a great day. I need to get dressed and to the store.

TTFN!

Donna

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ugh!!!!! No One Has Been Here Since I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[findingmyself]

Hello everyone, Thank you all so much for your kind words and support. Of course a good nights sleep and a little talk with DH about how important it is for everyone living in this house that I get some time to journal and just have quiet me time and today is a much better day. Thank you guys though for being so sweet.

Dana Congratulations on your loss. Yay! And I was also pulling for Fantasia, I didn't get to watch it but caught it later on the news that she won. She definately deserved it.

Kris I love your Yoda quote. I saw it somewhere on here a few weeks ago and thought that was great. Now I know who had it. I am making a poster for my little boy with that.

Summer Were you in the middle of all of those storms I saw on the news? Do you get tornados there? Congratulations on your 16 pounds. How exciting. Yay!!!!!

Rosey Congratulations on your 2 pounds. that is a great loss. Also congratulations to your kids all making honor roll. That is wonderful. How satisfying.

Donna I am here now posting and just saw your new post!!! tee hee! I'm a slow poster. Anyhow, I hope you enjoy your bbq on monday, it sounds great. And, I'm taking notes on your pep talk so I can use it for you someday since we seem to be in the same boat.
I really appreciate it. How has your day been? Did you go shopping?

Well, I have done really well for two days now. And I am drinking all of my water which I have not been doing. And I kept reviewing the past two weeks and thinking I had done so great when I realized that there were 8 days in 14 that I didn't even keep track of what I ate. so I guess that would be where the problem lays. He he he. So, my challenge is that when I work this weekend I don't drop the ball again. I am going to try soooo hard to really be aware of what I am doing no matter how tired I am I still don't want to over eat. This is my plan. wish me luck.

Well, I have to get my little boy from school in a few minutes. and the baby is waking. So I will go. All of you take care and I will check in soon.

Dee

[akrosey49]

Hi everyone.. just a quick post so donna doesnt feel so lonely but have been busy cleaning.. its amazing how much clutter i have around me.. sometimes i have to look at my house like i was a stranger.. so that about explains it..will check in later everyone..rosey

[findingmyself]

Hope you all had a good day. I had to say goodnight and tell you that I did really good today. I am not going to starve myself though, you are right Rosey. So, I made cookies with my little boy and I had the smallest one made just for me. Then I put them up and haven't thought of them since. Tomorrow night I will take them to work and everyone there can gobble them up. We just make them for the fun but noone here needs them anyway. And I drank 94 oz. of water. So I am very happy. I think I have gotten over my crisis. Thanks for listening. I can't wait to get a pounds lost chick by my name like Donnas.

You all take care. I don't know if I will be back till next week but I will try so I don't get too behind on what is going on. Wish me luck at work. I am determined to stick to my calorie counting no matter what this weekend.

Bye, Dee

[dlzbth]

Dee, I am glad you had a good day yesterday. I hope if you are not able to get on here over the weekend that you have a good weekend and I'm glad you had that chat!

Quickly, I wanted to post GOOD MORNING! I hope you all have a good day.

[findingmyself]

Donna, Thanks!! You have a great weekend. Have fun bbqing. I love bbq and I think it can be low fat. Maybe we will have to do that too. I'm doing okay today but the boat is rocky. I will do it though because I am trying to be VERY aware of what I'm thinking AND eating this weekend.

I saw on the group above this one just "support" and old friend of yours donna1 had come back and restarted one of your old threads. If you didn't see it you will have to check it out. I'm sure she would love to hear from you.

Anyway, you all take care, Have lots of fun. Celebrate summer and 3 day weekends. Yay!!

Dee

[akrosey49]

Hi everyone..just got back from curves.. the workout seemed easier today or maybe it was the advil i took before i went ..at any rate i feel energized dee.. i know you can stick to your plan this weekend.. thats great that you are thinking before doing..keep it going.. donna.. i am here.. hope you have agreat bq..summer how was the pool party??daphnee whats up??dana.. hows it going with the kids home all the time?? i tried to vote for am idol and never got thru.. they were both good singers and ill bet they both will have good careers from this..Kris what classes are you taking??mr ken do you celebrate memorial day??dont know whats on the agenda for this weekend for us... i do want to get to the nursery to get plants for my flower boxes and have 2 rose bushes to plant..i guess the weekend will present itself will check in later (((((((hugs)))))))) rosey