Hi Sue :wave:
Glad to hear its sunny there, and everthing is great , hope your body catches up with the time change , and have a great time .*ELLEN*

Good Evening Ladies
I guess everyone is sleeping ,I think I should do that to , I'm tired ,so I will go check out the dwelling ,see if the out side kitty would like to come inside for the night , make some tea , read a little and lights out Night All

Good morning, ladies!!

Julie - doggone it! I so hope you hear something today! There's nothing worse than waiting for medical tests results. :crossed: Good luck!

Cristi - great minds think alike, lol. Although I have to admit, my beans come from a can. Hopefully I am on the list of people who will get one of the photo cards? Btw, I will be posting on your Christmas thread. Love the concept of that - just haven't had time, once I read and post here in chit chat, lol. Maybe this weekend...

Angie - Or should I call you The Angie? (Donald joke, lol) For the crock pot recipe, cut your potatoes into wedges and place them into the pot that has been sprayed with Pam. Sprinkle some FF Italian dressing. Next, place the chicken breasts on top of them, and sprinkle some more dressing. Cook on low for 5-6 hours. (I use Light Done Right dressings on salads, but use FF to cook with.) Angelika sounds like a real good buddy. Too bad she won't join us here. I know we'd like her!

Katy - Your photo tip was a good one! Yay for you, for using the stepper - sounds like a good idea for winter. The court house in our county always sends the tax statements out late. By about 2 months. The taxes have more than doubled in the past couple of years, and are supposed to double again. I told Neal it's time for us to sell out, lol. How'd Leigh's dental appointment go?

Susan - I bet you had little Gaby all squeezed real good when you saw her! I'm with the others about Rachel and Rebecca - I'd let them decide where they want to live. At their ages, they may feel more comfortable staying with their friends and school. But who knows? They could drop everything and say Aloha!! Just know that it will all be okay.... God has his watchful eye on you, my dear.

Marti - did you get your hair colored? Mary's doing my roots today. Yes, there are some nice things on eBay. I have bought several things in the past, but just recently began to sell stuff. I got $9.50 PLUS $3.95 S/H for a CD... can you believe someone would pay that for a used CD?? Bidding started at $4, with .25 cent increases. Two women kept bidding against each other, and right before the time ran out, a 3rd party got it, lol. Same thing happened with a DVD set I had...

Mindee - can your parents help you out a little until you get on your feet? Is Brandon not working at all right now? I know the welfare laws in Indiana are a lot tougher than they used to be. WIC sure can be a God-send, though... hope you are at least getting that.

Ellen - yay for you getting into chat! Tonight's the night, but I'm not sure I will be there. It's at 8PM where I am... not sure what time that is for you, lol. Just check in on the hour, lol. I don't mind driving in snow, since I've done it since I was 16. I can drive on ice, too, but would rather not. I use 92% lean ground beef in my chili. I have used chicken before, but feel I get enough of that in my diet, lol. With the ground beef, it is 5 WW points per 1 1/2 cup serving. Not bad. I like your T/G poem.

Sue - glad you made it to Vegas ok. My high-rollin' sister and her DH go out there every few months. They get their suite and meals comped, and are even met at the airport by a limo. What's the temp out there this time of year? It's rainy and cold in Indiana - aren't you sorry you left, lol.

Gotta run errands today. If it stops raining, I'll take a twin with me - it's Madison's turn. Also need to drop off the last of my Too Big clothes to a good friend. I'm glad to see them go! In another 2 months, though, I should have another pile, lol. As I told Cristi, though, I really don't have a whole lot of clothes at one time anymore. Can't afford it.

I'll try to make it to chat tonight... hope you can make it, too!!

Toodles,

Good morning! :coffee: :coffee:

Time for Cawfee Tawk!


Ellen - I have never highlighted my hair... I just want to try something new, and I am paying a professional...no way am I going to try something like that on my own. Besides, I want to feel a little pampered :D

Jane - Leigh was so good at the dentist. She sat long enough to even get a little xray. Both kids have great teeth - no cavities. I have high expectations for their teeth as I have never had any cavities myself -wouldn't have a clue what to do if a dentist came at me with a drill, lol! However, signs are pointing to orthodontia for both, which I also have had. James looks like he is going to have some crowding and Leigh has a crossbite situation that we are watching. Fortunately we can't do anything now, so we have time to save $

Susan - could you sell your car and buy a cheap, interim-type car when you get to Hawaii? A friend of mine did this a few years ago when she moved to Hawaii. Then the $$ she would have had to spend on shipping was added to the proceeds from the car sale and put down on the Hawaii car.

Mindee - good luck with assistance. Couldn't you take the class even though you don't have job prospects? Maybe it something that could help you later when your kid(s?) are older. OR you and Tommy could get jobs at opposite shift times so you don't need child care.. 'Course you'd never see your husband, but it's something to think about to get through tough times. Jumping through hoops is never fun.... so you just hang in there. Jane is right - keep up the WIC at least... and you know, things usually have a way of working themselves out.

Angie - too bad about your diva problem - must be an occupational hazard :p Is this the person in the WWJLD thread? I called him the "affirmation-hogger" Can't stand people who have to have the spotlight ALL the time - yeesh

Sue - Glad you got to Vegas OK - don't lose your shirt, hee hee

Hi to everyone else

Everyone is off school today, so DH is taking the kids shopping this a.m. and I need to work on my classes. If I can get a good stretch of time, I think I can finish my internet class today - wahoo I wrote curriculum on researching dinosaurs on the internet for 4-5th graders - It looks like fun, if I do say so myself.


Ok - gotta go

Katy

Good morning Ladies

Sue, good to have you back! YA know the funny thing about where you all are in the states, I feel like you are the closest, only because I have been to Vegas a few times,,,have even driven there. We live in a new development neighbour hood and have dust and dirt all the time. Love having my windows open but its just not worth it.

Jane, I think I will make that for dinner tonight. I remember when I lost alot of weight I was down to two pairs of pants and a few tops...as I lost weight I would buy one thing smaller sized and shopped at value villiage for the rest...how many dress sizes have you gone down?

Well off to work I go, only a short shift, was suppose to have this day off but because of Rememberance day some of the staff have to work. Since I have Thanksgiving off I work today.
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Happy Veteran's Day!

Was listening to the radio this morning and all the people calling in thanking a/their veteran, kind of cool. DH#1 was a veteran, served in the Army in Vietnam and was almost killed and DH#2 is also a veteran, served in the Air Force. Two of my brothers were also in the Army, two of my Uncles also served in the AirForce. Anyway, no point to that really except thanking my and all veterans.

Anyway, after reading all the posts since posting yesterday I don't really have time to do individuals so I will just say Hi to everyone. Will try to be back later in the day to post but not sure if that will happen or not, definitely won't be in chat. Thursday is my favorite show night, The O.C., CSI and Without A Trace.

Have to take DS#1 to take his car in, think the starter is bad then off to the movie and run a couple of errands.

Take care ladies and have a wonderful day!

WELLL......heard back from the doc last night!!He knew nothing more than when I met him two months ago....SICKENING I TELL YOU ALL....He says now that his thyroid is a bit underactive and he has a slightly abnormal pituitary, which basically has nothing to do with the whole sperm count deal, he said his testosterone is normal...So we have to go back to see him tomorrow, I dont know what for, but he wants to see us...So no news is good news, I dont know where we go from here!!!
Anyways we might have a new puppy to the family, my friend has a chihuaha and wants us to take him, hes 3lbs and hes 6months old..He wont get any bigger, his name is scruffy....so she brought him over last night to see if he gets along with max(my jack russell, whos 3 yrs old) and they really hit it off, so we might have the puppy spend the night tonight to see how it goes and then take it from there, he really is a cutie...
Oh well, I'll have to update you guys after tomorrows doc appt..other than that nothing much new here!! Hope all is well with the rest of you. talk to ya's later

Julie

Afternoon ladies--

Oh you should see my hair! I had it in rollers yesterday so after I woke up this morning......... :fr: Funny sight I tell ya! :lol:

I didn't get a chance to get some coloring for the old rag on my head....ran out of time. :lol:

So much chatting since I last got on that I can't keep up with you all! So I will do individuals at another time. I do hope that you are all doing well and that you have great plans for the weekend. No plans here except do some work on my Christmas cards and do a little Shopping for Christmas. Maybe get a haircut.....not sure though.

I really need to head to the showers.....I will catch up with you all soon!

Hi Everyone :wave:
HAPPY VETERANS DAY
Its another gloomy looking day here, chilly too, I woke up with itchy itchy eyes so clariton to the resucue, My sweet daughter came home and had lunch with me today that was nice , she comes home as often as she can,but she has been so busy at work catching up on things after being home sick for a week she hasn't had much time .I hardly ever see her anymore she's so busy with two jobs soccer, and her new boyfreind, who has really brought new meaning to her life which I am so happy about .I was putting together my portfolio of my cake pictures this morning,My doctor wants me to put my cards and a picture book in her office , for her patients. so I am finally getting to it.I have made a few cakes for her and her office and everytime I go in there she reminds me, so I though it was time since I have another appointment coming up soon.I am doing some laundry today Kitty yacked on daughters blanket ,so since she won't get home till after ten thought I would get it done for her, and while I'm at it might as well do all the beds,not usually the day , but stuff happens ,and changes it all LOL

HI Jane:wave:
You still running errands ,you are a busy girl,its a good thing your a good friend to your good friend .giving her all your clothes ,I know the hardest thing is rebuilding your own wardrobe, but think how much fun it will be ,I really need some new clothes , I haven't been shopping for myself for years, when I moved here I concentrated all my time and what little funds on the house, now that I have for the most part, got this under control now, its seriously time to start thinking about myself.I have been joking a bout needing to get my hair and nails done but I do ,its been way to long now.I need a makeover ,I know that would give me and enormous boost .I hope that you and Madison had a really nice time ,enjoy the rest of your day hope to see you on chat.YEAH!!!!!!!!

Hi Julie :wave:

Sorry to hear about the dissappointing news,My son had some problems with his testosterone levels this past year and I know that isn't the problem with you guys but it took many many months to get all the testing done and it to was frustrating for him, I know thats not much concellation but sometimes these things are time consuming and its hard to be patient but don't let it upset you these things have a way of working themselves out.I just read an excellent heartwarming book called Mixed Blessings,by Danielle Steel in the story it follows a couple with this problem ,I don't know if you have much chance to read, or if you like to ,but if you do, give it a read. I think you will enjoy it especially the ending.Good Luck and I hope everything works out for your family.Ps I hope Scruffy makes a nice addition to your family.

Hi Cristi:wave:
Did I read right your passing up a chance to talk to the girls for CSI OC and
Without a Trace hmmh LOL I heard that there all good shows but I have yet to watch them, Has any one been watching Desperate Wives I have seen three episodes and really like it so far. I'm more of a Everybody loves Raymond ,Frasier ,Will and Grace veiwer along with home decorating shows only because a simple shootout in a western movie gives me nightmares,although having said that my Daughter has got me watching Soprano's with her ,girls night, and its no fairytale.Anyway Cristi enjoy your shows,and have a great day.

Hi Katy:wave:
I don't blame you for wanting to be pampered besides its a tricky process to do on your own if you have never done it before, My daughter does hers and it comes out beautiful , the only reason she won't do mine, is because the last time I did it my violent reaction to the dye scared the heck out of her ,it took three days for the swelling to subside and more than a week for the rash to clear. I was a mess to say the least ,so I don't blame her .I hope you had enough time to finish your class and how sweet for him to take the kids shopping, have a great day.

Hi Sue :wave:
Glad to hear your having a great time , enjoy the sun while you can , I don't think there will be any when you get back,how long are you staying anyway , I must have missed that part.Have a great day.

Hi Susan :wave:
I don't envy you with all the things you have to deal with ie: your girls ,your car and the move ,although, having said that I am so jealous, you had the courage to take a chance and find happiness and of all places in Hawaii ,you lucky girl .beauty and Love .Hmmm sounds wonderful. Have a great day .

Hi Mindee:wave:
Sorry to hear that your having some difficulties , I,m sure it will all work itself out , I know its hard being in that situation with a little one, keep your spirits up and think good thoughts.
Have a great day.

Hi Marti:wave:
I suppose your busy at work ,getting ready for the weekend , have you made any special plans or are you just looking forward to a quiet weekend with the family.Did you and Jhanai finish making your cards I bet she was so proud of hers. I hope you are not to worn our to enjoy your time off. LOL Have a great day Martie

Hi To Everyone else:wave: and have a wonderful day I can't believe how dark it has become since I started this , sure looks like snow, Yeah Take care all and bundle up it looks so cold out.

Maybe I will see you all on Chat tonight Its my first time I feel so vulnerable LOL be gentle till then *ELLEN* :o :o :lol:

I'm back for a few minutes! (such lucky girls you all are......Just teasin')

Ellen--Once you get into chat you'll feel like you've known all these girls for years. It's so nice to have a live chat w/everyone! I'm at work during the time of chat, so I won't be in there...maybe we can do a morning (or afternoon) chat sometime in the near future.

Susan--Don't ever feel like you're a bad mother or that you're being selfish...you are thinking of the girls and whats best for them AND their dad and that takes a lot of love. You deserve to be happy and you may be surprised and they may want a whole change of scenery and move w/you to Hawaii. How ever it turns out, it will be all good. Of coarse, when you move to Hawaii...you know that the JL's are going to want to meet each other there right?! :D

Julie--I"m so sorry that you're having such a time w/the doctors and not knowing what's going to happen. I'll keep praying that everything turns out good! Chihuahua???? Oh how fun! James would love to have another one here at home, but I think two is enough!!

Cristi--Thats cool about the radio station. How nice is that? I would really like to get in touch w/my brother but I have no number to get in touch with him. What is with my family???? :lol: I hope you have a relaxing evening.

Angie--I agree w/Susan...you are a star! You do so much for everyone and you're always on the go! To me that qualifies as to being a star!! I think I would collapse if I were in your shoes! I hope you have a short day at work enough for you to be able to relax. Say.....do you ever star in any of your plays?

Jane--I think it's absolutely wonderful that you're giving away your clothes to your friend. And being able to get rid of those must give you a sense of accomplishment...knowing that you're so close to goal. You're doing a wonderful job with your weight loss and I really am proud of you! I'm hoping to sometime get my act together, re-evaluate what it is that I need to do and start losing by next year. I do have to say that I am happy that I'm 10lbs less than I was last year at this time, but not to happy that I haven't done more....does that make sense?

Katy--I think getting pampered is something we should all go out to do if it's affordable. I really would like to get my hair done at a salon and have the works done! Hair cut, colored, high lights...you name it! I need to treat myself someday. Maybe on my 35th birthday I'll ask for a spa treatment! (that gives James a year to plan!)

Sue--Oh so glad you made it ok! I bet it must be nice to have a change of scenery for the winter time. Hope your body adjust to the time change soon so you can sleep well.

Mindee--Hope it all works out for you. I know how hard it must be. Maybe you can talk to your parents about helping you out with Brandon for daycare instead of taking him to one so you can get ahead a little. I'll be thinking of you and your family.

Hello to anyone I may have missed!!

Ok...my few minutes took much longer than I anticipated...but that's ok. I now need to find my face somewhere in the makeup box......and do something w/my sopping wet mop of hair!

take care ladies

Hi Girls
I was wondering how long you chat and if I should pack a lunch :lol:

Hey where are you guys

Hi Girls
Maybe I had the wrong time , Ive been waiting in chat for an hour with my jammies and fuzzy socks on, my coffees cold now, you guys trying to tell me something :LOL: