Sorry I've been scarce...sigh...just a busy gal. One of my classes is called Exploring the Internet. When I can get away to the computer, my time has been increasingly take up by this class. It has been fun, I must say. I spent some time on the Smithsonian site ( www.si.edu) and the National History Museum ( www.nhm.ac.uk) and it's amazing how interactive they are. If you are bored ( yeah right) they are fun to check out. Yesterday my assignment was to plan a one week trip on Travelocity, so, of course, I went to Paris! Now if I could only scrape up $2500 so I could REALLY go....

Jana - I'm heading out to shop today, and your outfit sounded so attractive. I have some wool skirts that I may finally fit into, so I'll need tops to go with them. I'm down a size ( finally!) and the seasons are changing...what's a girl to do? SHOP

Marti- Glad your new job is going well. Smoking?! Well, I'm sure I can't tell you anything about that that you don't already know. I caught myself checking out the Bachelor last night, but stopped myself and went to bed, lol! Such a little reality addict. I was cheering when Chip/Kim won TAR, such a satisfying ending. I love it when the team I like wins - which hasn't happened on TAR for a few seasons now. I've completely bailed on Big Brother -what a waste.

Shanna - You are going to do great at school - I know it! I went back to college after a few years out and I know it feels like alot of pressure. But you are older, wiser, and more motivated so you will most likely be one of the best students they have! Try not to stress the money - you have a good support system and it is one year - so hang in there....

Wish I had more time to chat, but I am thinking of you all and hoping its a happy healthy week for everyone. I'm doing a better job of staying OP this week, yay!
Katy

[suetalks]

Good morning. Well, the turkey in the crock pot was delicious but I had to stick it in the oven for about 20 minutes to brown it because it does not look healthy after crock potting. LOL. Made no difference to me as I pull off the skin anyway. This was a bone in turkey breast, not one of those formed rolls. I put carrots, celery, onion and 1/2 cup water in the pot, added the breast, sprinkled on salt, pepper and basil. It took 9 hours on low, but would be okay on high for 4 or 5 hours. Then I took out some of the broth to make the gravy for hubby. Even though it was a yummy meal I think I did real well. I ate turkey, one small spoon of potatoes and some cauliflower. Then I noshed on fresh veggies. I didn't even get hungry for a snack last night although I had sf jello waiting just in case. AND I did walk another 2 miles last night.
Have already walked 2 miles this a.m. and done 2 loads of wash. I have to go get the stitches out of my back today and then will go get groceries. So, I am on my way to the shower after I get done computin'.
I must say I doubt if I will ever get back in my clothes from my teens. Actually, from lots later than my teens. There were times in my life I was way too thin. (can you believe that?)

Won't do individuals since I rambled on so much. I will drop in tonight if I get the chance.

Sue

[tommysgirl18]

Jana~ Burning candles doesn’t help prevent it, it sort of takes over for actually having to pull out the stuff to do it. I used to sell candles, and that was one thing that I was first taught. So we have the spare room closet just full of candles!! How did Macy’s scans go this morning?

Marti~ Thanks for the good words. I was not the skinniest thing in high school. When I was in high school, I probably weighed about 180 or so. So for me to fit my big butt into my jeans from high school is awesome!

BTW, Brandon is doing raspberries at the screen….so he says hi.

Katy~ those sound like some awesome sites!! I will have to check them out sometime!!

Sue~ That turkey in the crock pot sounds so good!! I had a piggy moment last night with dinner, but I think it was because we waited so long to eat dinner. But I didn’t get hungry for a snack last night. I am going to WI today….so wish me luck!!

[FrouFrou]

Just a quickie ladies since it is later than usual.

Jana~thinking of you and yours today and hoping things go well. I think your outfit sounds nice. I love my boots and wear them with the 2 skirts and a couple of long dresses I have.

Marti~yeah, DH works on planes. It is cool how they get all that stuff together and I am sure they are safe but I wouldn't fly on one of them! LOL I am not sure but I KNOW they are safe because they have to go through all kinds of inspections and nothing gets past them that is not up to par. I just don't care to fly on small planes or big ones but the small ones are worse from what I have heard. He does the electrical for the right & left wing among other things. I told him he should apply for management but he said with all the BS that goes along with it it is not worth it. He would not want to be in management. He likes what he is doing and they never meet their quota! They get close though. The guys & gals, just kind of laugh at management because they do this every year.

Jen~enjoy your day off. WTG on the loss!

Mindee~candles and dust??? I am confused. Never heard that, fill us in please. Do I need to be burning more candles? I will try and go check out the new photos later, if not tomorrow for sure.

Shanna~you are not going to be on the street corner girly! No one would let that happen to you. You sound excited about school. Sorry, the lady burst your bubble. They do make them bigger, not only because they are unisex but also because some wear clothes under them. But hey, doesn't matter-it's still a medium.

Sue~that dinner did sound delicious! I love using the crockpot but usually in the fall and winter when I cook a lot of soups & chili. There was a time I used it for anything and everything anytime. Glad you are getting your walking in.

Rosiekate~your classes sound interesting.

Hi to everyone else.

Sorry if I missed anyone. Kind of in a hurry. I know I shouldn't be trying to post when I am in a hurry but wanted to say something other than HI. Nothing on the agenda for today. For some reason I slept in really late and trying to play catch up with errand running and laundry before I have to go get V. Hope eveyrone is having a good day. Talk to ya soon. Take care ladies.

[FrouFrou]

Hi Mindee~you posted before I finished my mini-novel that was supposed to be a quilie! Anyway, I am still confused about the candles and dust thing. I guess I am just a little slow and am not getting what you are saying about the candles and dust. Lord knows I have lots of candles! Anyway, give Brandon kisses from me-what a cutie pie.

[tommysgirl18]

Cristi~ I don't remember what exactly I was told. But I was told that if your house gets a ton of dust or you don't have time to dust, then burn some candles. I forgot how long you have to burn them for, but if you burn them it is suppose to help eleviate some of the dust.

I try to burn some at least once a week, and this house hasn't been dusty in the time that we have lived here. Which has been 6 months now.

[Jane]

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