Chit Chat #59
 

Hey I just posted over in #58...sorry - I didn't see the new thread....
RK

That's ok RosieKate----we were typing pretty much the same time.

Well after talking with Jana and Sue the first night in the chat room....I decided to change my signature. I didn't ever think to count what I have already lost. That made me feel better!! I'm already half there. Boy...it just made my day to do that.

Are you girls going to get sick of all my ramblings???

RosieKate--I've considered doing the 21 day challenge. But I've already started my exercises today. So when I have my first day of NO smoking....I might just add that with it!! Thank you for being by my side!!

Ok...off I go again!

Good evening. I have just a little while to post. So much to do, so little time. I don't know why I worry about it, will the world end if it doesn't get done? NOPE! Anywhoo, my kitten is trying to help type again!

HI Heather! Welcome to the group. These are a great group of ladies. I joined about 1 1/2 months ago.

I started Dr. Phil's book yesterday. I got through about 1/4 of it. I plan on working on it again tonight. It's pretty good. Inspiring anyway. It's got me thinking alot about what I set myself up for...failure. Well, now I have set some realistic goals for myself. I want to be down to 140-142 by Labor Day. That's 8 weeks from today. And today I weighed in at 156. YIKES. But I know I am holding water weight. Good ole TOM. So I may see a decent drop right away. But it also gives me the room to count water weight every month too. I also have a pedometer, so my goal for that is 10,000 steps a day. I have to get in a pretty decent walk tonight! I'm also on my ADA diet plan. I've got a notebook that I've got prepped to go until Labor Day to record everything that I eat. Now I just have to keep the enthusiasm all 8 weeks. That's the hard part!

Well, time to go do something. Jen

Hi ladies,

RosieKate - YAY for you being down 2 pounds!!:cp: Way to go!! Hope your MIL's SO gets good test results. It's always scary to wait.

Marti - bet your patio looks real good! Now come and work on mine, okay? Yes, I did think you should change your signature to show how far you have come already. Makes a difference in how you feel, doesn't it? Like when Neal told me I should count the 10 off from last fall - sure made me smile!

Cristi - hope you're having a good trip and come back soon!

Heather - a big ol' welcome to you! :wave: We're a crazy bunch, but we have fun and encourage each other through all kinds of stuff. Post often! I lived at Ft. Campbell for awhile, so I know about Army life... hurry up and wait, right? lol.

Jen - I think your goal is doable, especially with the water weight. You sound very serious about success - I just know you're going to make it this time. Dr. Phil sure does have a way with words, doesn't he? He just lays it on the line...

Susan - where are you, missy? Hope you're having so much fun you don't have time to post! Kiss the Gabster for me.

Angie - has Monte got you making the brew at home yet, lol? EDITED to add: just saw where you posted on the other thread. Yes, please take pics and share with us! About the cereal pie crust, do you mean like hot oatmeal?? Or like crushed Cheerios?? Please tell me you mean the Cheerios, lol.

We are leaving in the AM, and I have to say I'm looking forward to a couple days away. Not that my life is so hectic, but just for something different to do.

Marti will be a temporary mod this week, so if you have a problem or spot a problem, let her know, okay? And keep in mind that Suzanne is just a click away, too. Not sure at all when Cristi will be back, but I should be back to check in late Wednesday or Thursday AM.

See you then!

Hello again ladies--

Angie--I watch Dr. Phil today too. I had never seen it. The food that Robin cooked looked sooo good and so easy to prepare. I may have to just get his cookbook.

Jana--Sure hope you have fun the next two days. How far is it to where you're going? I'm looking forward to getting away from this town for a day. I told James that when his conductor school is over and before he get's into full swing of working, that I want to head to the coast for the day and just enjoy the beach. He said OK!

Jen--I agree with Jana....you're determined to do this. Me too. I've been trying to set realistic goals myself. Been trying to lose the same 5 pound every month!! Somethings got to give! :lol:

Hi to all the rest of you girls.

I'm going to go browse......

BBL I'm sure

Marti

(bumping ahead of the last one, lol)

Hye Jana,,,,no its like oatmeal crisp or banana crunch...kinda...and you blend it with lowfat margerine or butter if there is such a thing and there you go a pretty decent pie crust.
Angie

Good morning!
Well, the news on MIL's SO is mixed. Still in ICU, apparently did have a mild heart attack that did some damage. Should be out of ICU today after all his meds are determined to be correct, then three more days to make sure he's stable before going home. UGH! If ever there was a story to convince people to take care of their health when they are young, this is it! He has had diabetes for years, and underwent a quintuple bypass some years ago. He has been pretty lax at controlling his diabetes, but had started to get better in recent months, to to the point he had agreed to test himself everyday and try to watch his diet.
After this heart attack, he was told that two of his bypasses are completely blocked and he cannot have another bypass 'cause there's nothing to bypass to. He still has two that are working, but if he doesn't aggressively control his diabetes, he will be a dead man in short order. The insulin makes the blood more sticky which kicks the cholestrol into higher gear and the arteries clog even faster. As his family we are are relieved, of course, that he isn't dead and has one more chance to take his health seriously. But I know we are all feeling a little angry too because he has been warned repeatedly by docs over the years that this would happen and I guess he just didn't think it would happen to him.

Funny aside: My IL's have been pretty supportive while I've been adjusting to my Dad's impending remarriage. David told me they were chatting at the hospital about it and my MIL started in on my dads ex( soon to be DW) Believe me, there's lots to kvetch about. David had to stop the conversation and informed them that they would have to change the subject as the woman works at that hospital! I can just imagine the repercussions if the former stepmom overheard any of that! This town is too dang small......

Enough about my hectic, drama-filled life.

Jen - I'm glad you are reading Dr. Phil. It did a good job of giving me the swift kick in the behind I needed to take my health issues seriously. I'm the kind of person who really had never been negatively impacted by my obesity other than dissatisfaction with my appearance. My BP, cholestrol, sometimes even my BMI have all been tip top. Never had any physical ailment of any kind. But after the birth of my daughter, my six week check up revealed me to be at an all time high weight. Then I started having aches and pains, back problems, plantar fasciitis. I had to realize that what was probably fine for me in my twenties was not going to work in my forties, so Dr. Phil really helped me see that. I'm glad you are doing ADA. I didn't think his diet advice was all that great. Just my opinion, mind you.

Marti - Can we call you the mod with the most? Hee hee. The beach has been absolutely gorgeous.... definitely go!

Hi to everyone else......

RosieKate

Good morning ladies--

How is everyone doing today?

RosieKate--Sorry to hear about your MIL...a mild heart attack can be scary! Hearing things such as that going on in the family always has me wanting to better myself....and now that I'm dealing with it myself.....it's time to take charge.

Well as you can see, I'm working as a temp this week. :D Actually for only a couple days since Jana will be back Wed. Not sure when Cristi will be back. So just remember girls.....I'm a shy timid thing and I would just have myself a panic attack if anything crazy happened! :lol: So if you're feeling in the rowdy mood....wait until Thursday! :lol:

All kidding aside, if anything comes up just let me know. I will try my best to help.

I got a call from Jana last night. It was a very nice visit. I was surprised to hear from one of the Jaded Ones. So now, I have a face and a voice to the woman named Jana. It was funny though when I first answered, she told me that I sounded like a little girl.

Ok ladies, today is Tuesday and I need to go see my grandpa. My aunt and cousin go over there on Tues. to clean. Plus, I need to see if my grandpa plans on going to Seattle Washington or not. My Uncle up there has been asking him to come up for a week.

I will be back later to check in.

marti

Marti that is so weird I was going to call you last night too,,,but ended up getting like 4 long distant calls from family and friends...such a weird night with everyone being so chatty.

I am cranky today,,,neighbours are away for a week, and the sister is staying at the house,,,she had a party last night,,,LOUD music till 3 am,,,so loud I could hear Neil Diamond's words...grrr now I am talking about a 50 yr old woman,,,
Monte had to hold me back,,,I do have a short fuse when my sleep is interupted for no good reason. It was only later in the day that I told him I wanted to do was use the phone to call over and tell them to turn it down...he thought I was going over to scalp that %$^#$% blond bimbo...to see her you would understand.
If they do that again I will call over,,,then call the cops
Angie

Hello again my friends!!

Well I am back from going to grandpa's. When I got there he was on his way to my house to move my shed back, and so I told him that I would ride with him (I didn't want him doing that alone) but first I made us some lunch. Sat out on his back patio and looked at the view of the beautiful trees......then we left for my house. I thought I was going to die of a heart attack!! I just get so nervous watching people jack up "huge" things with a jack and getting underneath to prop it up.....we did get it moved back and my heart rate is semi back to normal. The things my grandpa will do for me.

Angie--Wow....reading your post made me feel like when we meet, I will always be safe! :D That is of coarse you decide you like me, and if not, then I better hide my wimpy butt behind something!! :lol: I haven't ever been disturbed by neighbors in this house. I am surrounded my the elderly. So it's pretty quiet. Which is very nice. But the house before...I was woken up by strange rustling noises in the bushes!!! That scared me. Never want to run into a crazy animal.....human or not!

Well I'm done running around today. Hot and tired. Pushing a big shed wore me out!! (I'm wimpy)

Just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing. I'll probably pop in again later. You all take care.

Marti

Good evening! I'm working on trying to stop a full-on binge. I would love to go get a nice big shake, or a sundae, or hey, isn't a banana split healthy? I'm sure it is because I got into it with a woman at work today. She is a "martyr" and thinks she does more and works harder than anyone else. What a crock. And I told her so today. Of course this was while my boss was running up the stairs away from her. She hates any confrontation. Of course I called her out on the carpet about that too. Lovely day. Did I mention I have PMS? Really? Who could tell? :devil:

I got a catalog in the mail today that is so cute. It's all holiday stuff, really cute snowmen, gingerbread men, etc. What a relief to see that stuff. It is only 95 degrees and as much humidity today. Makes me long for a foot of snow. Am I nuts? Yeah, I am. But it's giving me some good ideas all ready.

Marti - Good luck with the MOD thing! I promise to control my mood swings while I am here! You are so lucky to have a grandpa who is able to help you with those things.

Ok, apparently my little kitten crawled inside my cabinet in my desk because she just crawled out on the keyboard shelf. Now I have my typing helper again!

Angie - I hate neighbors like that. I've got one! I think there is one in every neighborhood. I called the cops on mine about a month ago. He's settled down since then.

RosieKate - sorry to hear about all that is going on right now. My dad had a heart attack, only his wasn't mild, he didn't survive it. And he was only 46. Talk about a reality check. Of course he was overweight, smoked, drank, didn't move around much. I've quit smoking since then, but it's always in the back of my mind. I did the ADA thing 5 year ago, got down to 125. A little too thin for 5'9" though! But it worked really well. 140 sounds about perfect for now.

Jana - have a good time away.

I guess that's it. My urge has pretty much passed. Guess I'll go relax for awhile, grab good ole Dr. Phil.

Jen

Im harmless really...*evil smirk this is after gettting about 4 hours of sleep.

Jen, you go girl!

Well my dad had two major heart attacks and yet he doesn't take care of himself and blames everyone else...what a dumb bleep. Diabetic,,has had all his toes on one foot aputated just this past christmas...and yet he doesn't eat right,,,and blames everyone for that also...one of the reasons I have nothing to do with him.

I took Skittles for her shots, and to make an appointment for her to be spayed...all on her birthday poor baby.

Well Im off to watch LCS

Angie

Ok I'm mad!!

I just got this phone call...a woman asking for James. (at least I think she said James) and I told her that no he's out of town for a week. Then she said
"Yeah, am I suppose to believe that? "I was shocked. I told her yes...she is. She repeated "Am I suppose to believe that?" I'm like What?! Yes...he's out of town for a week!! She said..."yeah right, I'll call back tomorrow" I told her fine. And she hung up.

This was a long distant phone call...one I've never seen. I'm pretty sure she asked for James...but it could be someone else she asked for....we keep getting calls for a Tim.....Any way...I was instantly ticked that she would accuse me for lying!! Who the **** does she think she is?? Maybe I ought to call the number back. I tried calling James...but he's not near his phone....I will have to give him the number and have him call and have him ask her why she said that.

I will be waiting for her phone call tomorrow. Then I will let her have it. We've never seen that number before so if she thinks that she's called before....she's got something coming!!!


**heavy breathing going on here** trying to calm down.......


Ok....I'm ok now...........

Nothing like raising my blood pressure over a phone call!! :D

Angie--How 'bout I give you the number and have you harrass her for me!! Hee-hee......wait until you've only got a few hours of sleep though!!

Ok...done rambling and griping!!

I'll check in later
marti

give me the number...or better yet give it to Jen and me and we can tag team

Hey gals -
Marti - if it were me, I'd be calling that number back and getting to the bottom of the situation. Why should YOU be the one stewing and stressing, here? Also, getting hold of James to let him know what's up is good, too. I hate I when stuff like this happens. I went through a phase of creepy hang-ups a few years back - shiver.

Jen- I think calling people out who deserve it can be cathartic, if done correctly. like no name calling and just dealing with actions, not personalities. I just did this to my dad and after twenty years of putting up with some pretty horrid stuff from him and his then wife. It did feel pretty good to just lay it on the line, whether he was capable of getting it or not. Hopefully, in your situation, your coworkers got it, and either a) they will improve, or b) they won't but they'll at least leave YOU alone :p

Angie - I think we should all hire you to be our Enforcer! Maybe Marti could use some of your PI skills.....Your dad sounds alot like my FIL, only he doesn't really blame others for his predicament. I don't know what he's thinking, really. His health issues sound really similar to your dad's and I just don't understand this notion men of his generation seem to have that they can just handle it, or will it away or something? I do know that people in his life are already setting up boundaries because none of them want to watch him kill himself through neglect.

Sounds like we all have people in our lives right now who good use a good butt-kicking! They should be careful, Chickies are not to be messed with!

I'm hanging in there with the WW points. It's turning out to be a good system for me. The biggest change (other than the layer of accountability I seem to always need) is that I'm drinking milk again. Going to work on getting some yogurt in there, too. I noticed that I've made throught the last two weeks with no binge eating. Used to be when a lot of emotional stress would hit - off I'd go. So I am making some improvements here - finally!

And a happy day to you all....
RK

Good morning ladies--

My neck is stiff this morning...I slept on too many pillows!! So just picture me sitting here with my head constantly rolling back and forth---- :spin:

About the phone call last night. James called me late last night and I explained it to him and he laughed. Wondered why I didn't ask to make sure if she said James or not. I told him that I will wait for her call today and she can repeat herself and act like a fool.

Then....I get this strange phone call...a voice I've never heard before...and it was Angie!! What a surprise! She had me laughing so much that I had tears in my eyes!! I'm not sure how long we talked but it was fun chatting with someone you've only "talked" to over the internet.

So Angie--Was talking to me a disappointment? Do you think I'm as nice as I say I am here on this site? :D I found you to be one funny gal!! I enjoyed our conversation. I'm hoping we can all get together next year and talk our ears off!! I went to bed soon after I hung up and ended up reading until the wee hours.....after I had said that I need to stop doing that.

Jen--Anytime you are fighting a binge...come here and talk it off. I do that OFTEN! As you notice, I post quite a bit. Not having a job of coarse doesn't help things. I do keep busy, but there are time that I'm visiting the kitchen, talking to the food telling them off saying that I'm better than they are and I end up here! :lol: It's very helpful.

RosieKate--You'll be like Jana soon...posting every week with a weight loss...with me sitting here with the green eyes stewing over the fact that I can't even lose 5lbs. :lol: I think it's great that it's working for you. It's been said before from someone that only when you're truly ready to lose weight, will you lose. I must not be quite ready.....for the last year!**sigh**

Actually I haven't weighed myself for two weeks now. With TOM here during my Saturday WI I chose not to weigh. But this Saturday I'm getting on there and I'm going to see if I'm doing any damage. I've been eating much better and I"ve been moving more. I'm really trying to work on the bloating issue. I have a belly that will bloat from ANYTHING that I eat!! No wonder I have people wondering when my baby's due!! (that happens every once in awhile) Maybe the next time I'm asked that I will give them a date and just have them wait, and wait, and wait......and instead of getting bigger, I get smaller! Think that'll work?

Where are all our MIA ladies?? Katie, Kathy, Susan, Kayecee, Sue (wait...I know where Sue is) LibraryKate, Who else??? Come back and post to let us know you're doing ok.

Oh, my cousin loaned me three more books from Sue Grafton...D-E-F. Now that I have talked to Angie over the phone and having the PI in her....when I read these books....Angie will be the main character!! ;) Have you read her books Angie? They're good books. I'm hooked. I always try to put a visual of what the person looks like when I'm reading and since you both investigate...well......you're now my mystery solver hero!! :D

Ok...I'm writing a book here myself. So I better go do my hair and clean up a little. Never know who may show up and want to visit little ol me.

I'll check in later
Marti

Well where is everyone today??

I have to say....I am weepy today. I've been watching Dr. Phil and anything emotional and I've turned into a baby!!! Before that I was watching some movie on lifetime (don't know the name of it) and it had me in tears too. So I had to take a break and get away..... :lol: No more letting the makeup run down my face!!

Well I hope you're all enjoying your day. It's extremely HOT here today. I took a look at my yard and thought I ought to get the weed eater out and chop some stuff up.......not now....too hot!! So maybe later this evening. That ought to make the neighbors love me even more!! :D

Well I thought I would check in....but no one has posted yet since I've last been on here. (boy.....I need to get a life!)


BBL
Marti

I'm home
 

Here I am, emotionally drained and physically tired, but home. I had to come in here to read and chuckle at some JL posts to get me going.
Thank you all for your good thoughts, wishes and prayers.
I will be back later and may even get to chat.



Sue

Where is everybody? Did everyone go away with Jana? Hmmm, what am I missing out on?

It finally cooled off here, about 80 now. Excellent for July. I was going to mow at least part of the yard tonight, but I think I need gas for the mower. That may be my excuse to put it off another day!

2 of my furry kids are having surgery tomorrow morning. Thumbelina is getting spayed and declawed, Cameo is getting spayed. Makes me nervous. I have to get the spare room ready for their recovery tonight. They'll spend one night in the hospital and come home Friday after work. It just breaks my heart to see them hurting. Hopefully they'll heal fast.

Marti - Did you ever figure anything out with that phone call? That is really weird.

RosieKate - I think my coworkers got the picture. My boss drives me nuts sometimes. She never comes right out and says something. She tries to manipulate and beat around the bush. Get to the point already. Regardless, I felt better! I'm so mean!

Angie - I'm up for it. I think I have conference calling. This could be fun. Lets go get everyone! I've still got enough PMS left in me to go a couple more rounds!

I didn't get anywhere in my Dr. Phil book last night. I read through my quarterly newsletter from the state of IA for my nursing license. Guess I'd better get busy, I'd like to get into that too.

Jen

Well ladies--

I had to sit and watch something else that made me cry....have any of you watched Montell Williams when he has Sylvia Browne on? She's like a phsycic of some kind...anyway, I watched and was listening to all these stories people were talking about wanting to know about their family who have passed away.....just seeing the tears in their eyes got to me!! One woman from the audience stood up and said "I was diagnosed with lung cancer, how much time do I have" response was "6mons"....now why would you really want to know??? Just live your life to the fullest and enjoy it as much as you can!! That would just freak me out!!

Jen--Nope, the woman hasn't called yet. I'm sitting here by the phone waiting for her to call though!! :lol:

Sue--welcome back!! Hope you get some rest and relaxation before you have to get back to work.

Jana--You should be back by now...hope you enjoyed your days with your daughter!!

I will check in again later....going to go browse around.

Marti

Hi Jana!! I saw your post on the word game!! How was your trip?

Hi ladies,

I was just getting ready to post on this thread and the power went out! We had some terrible storms, and they are repairing the lines.

Marti - thanks so much for moderating while I was off having fun. I betcha the phone call was only a wrong number. There is no way James is on the DL. (you didn't think I knew about stuff like that, didya?? :D ) Hope you are feeing more cheery!

RosieKate - hopefully, your MIL's SO will straighten up his lifestyle now that he's had a close call. Sometimes that's what it takes. Like you, I get some milk everyday. Or dairy in some form. Thay say is helps us lose.... always something new to think about, right?

Angie - hey, that pie crust sounds good! Try it and let us know what you think, okay? Neil Diamond, huh? All together now... Sweeeeeet Caroline, dum dum dum, lol. I have some very good memories of Neil Diamond's music in the 60's and 70's. But Chris Isaak's cover of Solitary Man is better.

Jen - if the catalog is a good one, post or PM me the toll free number to get a copy, okay? I just know your babies will be okay. Thank goodness you get them fixed. So many people don't, which thoroughly honks me off! PS - banana splits are NOT counted as a fruit, lol!

Suetalks - glad you are home safe. Rest up and then tell us how it went, if you want.

Cristi - hope you are having a good week.

First of all, Marti has the voice of an angel. A young angel at that! It was so good talking to her. So Angie, when are you going to give me a buzz?

The shopping trip with Katie was so much fun! And I stayed OP. Tried the new WW chicken tortilla stuff at Applebees, which was only so-so. Had 3/4 cup pb Cap'n Crunch for a snack last night since Neal wasn't around to make popcorn, lol. The cereal travels well, lol.

I didn't get any clothes because there weren't many winter things out yet, and I don't need any summer stuff. Bought 2 more matching bras and panties sets. I just love lingerie! But the best thing I bought was... are you ready??? Sue Grafton's new book!! It's R is for Ricochet Can't wait to begin it!

Better get this sent before my power goes out again!

Ok Jana...call me clueless....What does DL stand for??

Last post for me tonight...sure you're all wondering if I ever leave the house!! I do, really I do!! :D

It was hot out today, then all of a sudden,,,,it really got cloudy and cooled off big time. I actually shivered! Bizarre I tell you.

I just finished reading a True Crime book. "In broad daylight" Anyone heard of it? Off the top of my head I can't remember the author but the story truly made me go through all emotions!! I was baffled, saddened, upset, but most of ticked off!!

It's about this man who pretty much bullied a small town in Missouri and got away with so much!! And while I was reading it I kept thinking "this is all true, it actually happened!" Can't believe it. My aunt and cousin have so many books that I use them as my library! :D And my aunt likes to read the True Crime type and so that's how I got my hands on that. So if any of you are into reading those types of books....that was worth reading. Oh just grabbed the book...it's by Harry MacLean. Interesting story.

Ok...I'm going to bed early tonight. You all take care and I will check in in the morning.

Marti

Good morning Ladies,

Marti - DL is "down low"... having secrets, especially cheating on your spouse. I heard about it on Oprah, and know James wouldn't do that to you. It is hard for me to read true crime. There is a book out called Through the Cracks by Patti Bell about a little girl from here whose father murdered her. Mrs. Bell (who was Katie's kindergarten teacher) reported suspected abuse to the authorities more than once, but the system didn't protect the child. Very sad.

Hi to all the Jaded Ladies.

Vel and 1thinner, if you see this, you've found the right place! It was fun in chat last night.

Today is my eye doctor appt. I'm going for the rimless frames but may try the sample contacts as well. In RosieKatie's picture, you can't even tell she has the the glasses on! I know they will be visible, but I think it's something I'd like a lot. However, they have made such strides with contacts that they may work for me now. We'll see...

After that, I'm going to pick up Mackenzie and she is going to help plant pumpkins. She helped put them in peat pots recently but now it's time to get them in the ground. She's staying for dinner and I know we'll enjoy her company. Five-year olds can be highly intertaining, lol. Especially a chatty one like her.

What are you going to do today?

Jana: I am going to sleep today. I am sure you really wanted to know that, but you did ask. So don't blame me if you pass out with the boredom of my day and get a bump on your noggin. :-)

Marti- That book sounds interesting
Jana- GOOd luck with ur eye app...
Nothing much has happen to me Just feeling tired and didn't wanna do much yesterday stupid TOM.... However, today i got in all my exercising my dh had a 10k to do this am so i got up with him... Next friday he has a 20k wow I don't think I could do 12mls in like 2 or 3 hrs with an extra 30lbs on my back hehe... Well I'm gonna go clean up talk to u chickies laterz... :dizzy: :dizzy: :dizzy:

Heather - is your DH training for a marathon? His workouts sound like what my DH was doing when he was training. For his 40th birthday, he joined a training group and ran a marathon. I thought that was pretty cool. Now he trains and runs some competitive 10k's in the area, but still has his eye on another marathon ...some day

Jana welcome back. Mackenzie sure sounds adorable! 5 is a great age - they are really great helpers. My son ( age 7) is showing some interest in the garden. Not surprising as that is our main form of entertainment around here. He informed me on Monday that we wanted to spend his allowance on his OWN flower garden. So we went plant shopping. He picked out a daisy mum, a penstemon, black-eyed susan, and another one I can't remember. It was a fun morning. I think you'll like the rimless glasses. I sure do. The only drawback has been my rambunctious DD grabbing them off my face and bending them out of shape. I think she's outgrowing that....

Marti - Put down the remote! Back away from the television! No more talk shows for you, missy! I've just started watching the latest season of Sex and the City on DVD - I get it from our library so I have for three weeks and its free. We don't have cable...so we get the Sopranos and SATC this way. I tell you, I shoo everyone out of the living room, get a glass of wine - two points ;) - and the it's Mommy Time!

Took the kids to the park yesterday - blew off Mt. Washmore, so I'm playing catch up today. Incredibly, we saw a deer in the park! Now, Southwest Portland is considered an urban area, but we do have some rather large forested park areas. So I 'm not surprised there are deer in the area, but it is rare to have one venture into the population. All the grownups got on their cells and tried to get Animal Control involved beacuse we were all worried the deer would get hit by a car. Bunch of lazy bureaucrats :mad: AC said, can't do anything now; if it runs into the street call 911. So when the deer ran into the street, someone called 911 and the operator said, "Don't watch" - Ugh.

Today we are hanging out around the house. FIL ( retired architect) is coming over to work with my son on a design for a tree fort for the backyard. FIL asked us to be available so we could give a final approval of the design - doesn't want to put any thing in it we adults would find unsafe, I guess. I told him the only constraint is that it can't be so big we can't afford to build it! oh, these architects...gotta keep them in line...or the next hing you know its Frank Lloyd Wright in your backyard :dizzy:

Hi to all the fabulous JLs! I see the chat is set for 7pm my time - I'll try to drop in.....
RosieKate

Good morning ladies--

I must have scared Angie the other night over the phone, she hasn't posted since! :D

Jana--Ohhhh....so that's what DL stands for! I've never read true crime before...this was just loaned to me by my aunt...Have you heard of the book "Small Sacrifices" ? About a woman named Diane Downs who shot her children then tried to blame it on some wild looking man? That happened here in Oregon. She used to be my mail carrier when I was a kid, I used to see her every morning!

Shanna--How well are you sleeping in this heat?? I hope those fans help you out. It's been sweltering hot out!! But this morning, it's awfully cloudy.....maybe we'll get a break and have a little shower to water everything!

Heather--You sound like me....TOM really puts a damper on what you want to do for the day doesn't it?? Hope you start feeling better and have a great day.

RosieKate--Today I will try to refrain from watching too many talk shows!! :D Actually today I have a meeting with an advisor, then I go and pick up Jhanai for the week. She wants to camp out in her room tonight. I'm not so sure I'm ready to sleep on the floor, but if that's what she wants to do, then we'll do it!!

Well girls, I need to get my day started. I have laundry do to and I need to shower and a whole list of things!!!

I'll be back later to check in.

Marti

Ahhh...I had to stop and take a break. I got laundry going, I had to take the trash out since it's trash day...fed the critters, saw that one of our Koi fish is dead...then I stopped in front of a mirror and just stared.

Here's how I look:

Big baggy sweat pants, Big baggy sweatshirt (thank goodness I thought to throw that on since I was wearing a wife beater most of the morning), makeup all smeared from day before (went to bed without washing my face!! :o ) slippers that are falling apart, and my hair all pulled up with a clip that is hanging to one side...a mess. With a cup of coffee in one hand. I look like a woman who had a rough night last night and is trying to make up for it this morning!!

Now...it's one thing to be this way roaming around the house...but I've been in and out of my house to deal with the recycling and the trash!! Oh what the neighbors must think of me!! :lol: I just stood in front of that mirror and thought "Ewwww"

So after this I'm headed to the shower!! :D

Oh another thing I wanted to mention. Tip for the day...when you're ready to go to bed, and you're making sure all the doors are locked and the dogs are in and so on...before you go to your room...make sure have a light on so you can see!! :lol: Last night I turned off all the lights in the house and was making my way to my room...and I totally misjudged where the door was...slammed my face right into it!! :lol: :lol: Nothing like bruising my ego!! Boy...did I see stars out last night!! :D

Ok....enough about my life here in Oregon....Hee-hee...I need to go get cleaned up. And get ready to head off to Eugene.

You take care and I will check in later on.

Marti

Marti - I just about busted a gut picturing you running smack into a door in the dark. What a hoot. I actually did that once, but caught my little toe on a corner and snapped it sideways. What can you do for a broken toe, but scream? Not much else. And I couldn't even do that because everyone else in the house was asleep. And then, to look a mess in the morning, and go outside. You must sit around and watch talk shows all day, eating bon bons, right? :lol:

RosieKate - What is wrong with those people, not wanting to help out and saying "don't watch". Some people just make me sick. That's cool that your FIL can design a fort in the yard. I would love a Frank Lloyd Wright if you can arrange it for me!

Jana - The catalog is at www.terrysvillage.com They have some really great stuff, and the prices are excellent. I ordered a few fall items last year and love them.

I called the vet this afternoon to check on my girls, they were just waking up and not real happy. But they did have pain medicine. I had their teeth done too, poor things, everything must hurt. One apparently has gingivitis and some sores in her mouth, so she will be on meds for awhile. UGH. They are just like kids. I can pick them up tomorrow after work. I have to get their bedroom ready tonight. I didn't get to it yesterday. I'd like to have my vacuuming upstairs done too, so I don't scare them with it. Ahhh, so much to do and here I sit.

Jen

I am slowly getting back to my life here. Today I met my DD and DGD's for lunch at ChiChi's. It was half price margarita's, but I didn't think I should drink and drive. Some people can have one and be fine, I drink so seldom that one makes me verrrry drowsy. So, I had a lunch salad and some chips, talked and laughed with the girls and enjoyed myself. Went to the grocery afterward and now have some food to cook in the house. :)
Jana- Not much to say about my time away. There was a really long day with the viewing and then the funeral the next day. My dad's sister and her family had a big meal set up for between the viewings and the church put on a meal after the funeral. I was so pleased with the plot as it was on top of the hill and looked over a valley with an old timey white clapboard church which has a steeple. Just such a lovely, peaceful view. I felt good about leaving Dad there. Does that make sense?

Now, I am back to concentrating on finding out what my trouble is. I go the 29th for a scope to the stomach and a colonoscopy. Then to my Dr. for a paps, to the hospital for a mammo.....I feel like a lab rat!!!

Back to walking last night and trying to eat half way right. Hopefully I will see results if I can keep it up.

Hope to come to chat again soon.

Sue *thanks again for your prayers*

A quick pop in...I'm getting ready to head back to Eugene to get Jhanai for the week.

How is everyone doing? I stopped by my grandpa's on the way home...he was loading wood...actually unloading it. So I helped him with that. Didn't want him to overwork himself in the sun...I'd hate to see him have a heart attack!! (he had one years ago...maybe 15yrs. and I still watch him!)

Came home to a hot house...but since I'm in and out all day I don't want to keep the A/C on while I'm away.

Hope you are all having a good day...I will do individuals later on if I have time

Marti

Hi ladies,

Shanna - so good to see you here! Hope you got some good rest.

Heather - I can't tell on your avatar who/what you are kissing... wanna tell?

RosieKate - the tree fort sounds so cool! I would've loved something like that when I was a kid. Oh my goodness... I thought chat was LAST night!! No wonder Marti and I were the only 2 there, lol!!! Seemed like Thursday yesterday....

Marti - so why are you seeing an advisor if it's any of MY beeswax?? I used to love camping out (indoors, lol) with the kids. We would spread out a red checked table cloth in the middle of winter and pretend we were having a picnic, lol. One time we even dragged out out shorts and wore some leis left over from New Years Eve, lol.

Jen - hey thanks for the catalog url. Glad your babies are doing well and I know you will pamper them when they get home. Are you off this weekend?

Sue - yes, I do understand about the serene burial plot for your dad. My folks are buried under a big shade tree, and I know they would like it if they knew. :Remind us when it's closer to time for your tests and we'll send good vibes for it.

I went to the eye doc and found out that I have very healthy eyes. :cp: Also, he asked how I have been losing weight. (my last visit was 16 mos. ago) So I told him about WW and the Jaded Ladies. Were your ears burning. I am getting the glasses that have the frames - which they call a chasis (sp?) - actually bolted to the lens. The lens will be the non-glare and are sort of rectangular. The frames are "dark sand" color, and not shiny at all. I love them!! They won't be available for about a week, because they have to send them off to get the non-glare finish. I was astounded at the cost, but they are worth it to me.

Don't forget - tonight is chat night!! I thought yesterday was Thursday, lol, but I'll be there tonight, too, lol.

Marti - hi, you were posting same time as me. Hope to see you in chat later. Have a safe trip to Eugene!

I am running over to penningtons for a pair of capris I put on hold,,,and Brandon needs his cheque from work which is close by and then I will be right back,,,its 7:21 pm which is 6:21 Marti's time,,,
Angie

I will try to be back here in a few minutes to chat......gotta feed Jhanai!!

Okay..I was too late for chat. Hope to make it next time.



Sue

Good Morning Ladies,

Cristi - hope you will be back soon.

Angie - you must have found a good sale at Pennington's, lol. We kept looking for you in chat.

Sue - yep, we left chat about 10 o'clock. Hope you can be there next time.

Marti - so did you and Jhanai camp out on the floor last night? Tell her I enjoyed talking to her.

Susan - hope you are well and having fun.

Chat last night was fun, but I am not a fast or accurate typist, lol. I kept hitting the appostrophe key when I meant to hit the Enter key!

Not sure what I'm going to do today....

BBL,