Oh, do get the red hat, Empress! A regal one, of course. Saw a huge display of Red Hatter items, esp. hats in dept store yesterday and the tone on these new ones is a red w/a slightly purplish tint, then trimmed w/purple stuff . I think I like the original red/purple ones better. The whole point is to throw off restrictions. But the new toned ones would look better on me.

I did buy me a new sun hat last week. Hot pink, big brimmed, w/a rose. Last year's light yellow is still great too. AND both big enough to fit my humongo head.

UP, MAISIE, UP! AND GO SAVE THE WORLD, EMPRESS - AT LEAST THAT PART OF IT.

Good morning one and all and....

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!

Had an eventful evening... hired a guy to come out and spray about an acre of weeds and we had one of those "fun" desert downpours (about 2 inches of rain in two hours) and he got his truck and trailer stuck in my front yard. Well, 3 hours later he, and two of his buddies in trucks managed to get him pulled free - but not without damaging my landscaping something horrible. No "sorry" no nothing. I almost feel vandalized. My mom's saying "don't worry we can fix it" but my issue is the time I spent on it all and now it's either pushed under 6+ inches of mud, or in places my driveway is damaged by their spinning tires. Not a happy camper.

On the other hand, it's Friday. Who cares?

Eydie, your meditation group sounds great - I wanna come!

Kaylets, I'll chime in and add another "no, not too harsh". We had to tough-love my brother when I was around 19 years old. He had been busted for pot at school, got expelled, never enrolled to get his GED, almost arrested for stealing cigarettes.... my stepdad had to kick him out and make him find his own way in life for awhile - learn that luxuries like food, or a roof over your head don't come easy, or cheap. It did him good and when his daughter was born he REALLY changed for the better. Your son may resent you both for it, but I'd hope eventually he learns it was for his own good.

Anagram, side by side pedi's sound great! I'd been thinking of doing that for mum's day, but I think I'll do that for her birthday in July. This year I bought her a quesadilla maker (she's been wanting since Christmas) and will bring over all the fixen's for a big ol' Mex dinner.

Happy Mum's day to you all!

Off to "work" (who am I kidding?)

Terri

Hi All! Our guest just left and I took a quick nap, and wanted to greet all of you before meditation group at 6:30 tonite. Have to make some snacks for after--meditating's hard work you know! ;) :lol:

Also, found out last night that my dad's in the hospital and is scheduled for gall bladder surgery tomorrow--some things happen so suddenly. i won't be able to visit him until Sunday because we have our "Spring Frolic" at work tomorrow, and it'll last all day. I really am looking so forward to going to the beach next week. [Anagram, we go mid-week---the rates are stunningly cheaper then!]

Day 230 of my no sugar program! :)

On to the next thing!!!!

Hello all--- had an early out day so have had a chance to read posts and even get the vegetable shopping done.

We have an unusual 'Noreaster situation--- lots and lots of rain, and its cold and raw... am making a big pot of lentil soup right now.....

Thanks for telling me I am right.... and yes, if my gut is upset than obviously
I know I'm right.... DH h as not gotten a response from his email reply but I did see the message from DS..... very light and breezy, " I know this is out of the blue but this news was out of the blue for me too..." Even had the nerve to sign it "love always" when we had contact w/ h im twice since he left in Dec....When I read out loud "Love always" DH immeadiately said, "You can always tell when he needs something".....

so thanks...

I told Dh I have been nervous all day ... and the good new sis that dh says he didnt spend much time thinking about it as he doesnt know what is really going on..... and what we suspect is that DS is using and out of work again which is what came out of the blue......

so .....

So far, I've managed to stay on program food wise.... just not eating on time...
in other words, I was really on the edge of a good ol dozen donut/ finish off 1/2 gallon of something/tons and tons of chocolate binge .....

but I didn't .... because coincidentally, I moved something looking for a shoe and bumped into "Potatoes not Prozac." and read it cover to cover .....
Talk about perfect timing.....
and how the next day all the receptors in your brain all have bright orange megahphones with Sugar spelled on them and shout in unison " MORE MORE MORE!!!!".....


Finding the book also made me realize that there is far, far too many things in this house if I didnt know I had a copy of that book right next to my bed....

So....
As part of my activity quota of the week, I will dedicate to sorting into remove, relocate, recycle,......

Too much....

must go...


time for some tea....

May I join the challenge? This is such a fun group!! Yet, dealing with BIG stuff!

OK - I challenge myself to journal every bite, to exercise 30 minutes every day, and to drink the 8 glasses of water - from now till the Solstice!

This will cross the lines of my 40th wedding anniversary, and my 62nd birthday! But, I will focus on the Solstice, because the other two things do not seem very REAL. The extra 40+ pounds I carry do seem very real, however.

Ivanna B. Svelte

Just a drive-by postie to welcome DTimpma to the Royal Court! :wave: Welcome, we are thrilled to have you with us!

I'll be back.

Kaylets, must be the particular tilt of the earth's axis or some other universal joke, because my DD has disappointed us once again, too. Kicked out of school for skipping far too many classes. When we moved to the new house, it was her idea to enroll in a new school and have a fresh start. That lasted long, didn't it? The scarey thing is, it seems everyone I know can relate, whether in their own family or that of a friend, where these young adults just don't care and don't seem to get it. There was no huge scene here that night, though. I just don't have the energy for that anymore, nor can my health take the stress. She was quietly told that I am hugely disappointed and she better get her act together as she turns 18 in four months. The free ride is over. Don't know how this will play out, but I don't hold much hope for a positive outcome. I am tired of being let down.

You and DH are doing the right thing with your DSS. It was a big step to move him out, don't take that step backwards.

Sad day at work today. One of the girls in my department is facing the death of her mother. Her mom was diagnosed with lung cancer in January. Went to the doctor because of a persistent cough and it was found. She has been very ill in the hospital and doing chemo since. She was told yesterday that the CT scan showed significant progression despite the chemo and was advised to discontinue treatment. She was first told to go home, but I learned today that she can't even go home one last time. They estimate she has a couple of days to a week. So while we are having a beautiful, sunny Mother's Day weekend, my friend and co-worker will be spending her last moments with her mother, who may not even know she is there. It is heartbreaking.

Whew.

On a much happier note, I have been offered a position in a start-up company with my cousin as their accountant. They are just getting this off the ground, but it has HUGE potential...to the point where they plan in two to three years to be able to quit their full-time jobs and run this business only, and they are taking me with them! It is all very exciting, plus it's extra money! Always like that. So I'll do their books after hours/weekends for the time being. Plan to funnel that extra cash into my newly-established Harley fund. Did I ever tell you girls I plan to get a Harley for my 40th? Just over four years away (if I can hold out that long). My Irishman just bought a new one, and I am SO jealous. And good gawd does he look HOT sitting on it! Mind you, he would look HOT in a potato sack.

Eydie, good vibes to your dad :goodvibes I hope he is having the laparoscopic surgery? Recovery is much better with that. If he has gut issues post-surgery as many do, he might want to ask his doctor about Questran.

Punkin, that's awful about your landscaping and driveway. I think a call to the owner of that company might be a good idea. It might have been an "act of God" that the downpour happened, but they should at least offer to cover SOME of the damage. It was their trailer after all.

anagram, I LOVE the image of you in your hot pink sun hat with the pretty rose! How perfectly royal! Enjoy those pedicures...am hoping DH will pick up on the hints I've been dropping for a spa package. Subtle ones like, "I want the Jasmine spa package from Salon Venere. Here is the address and phone number." But you know how men can be...dumb as stumps sometimes. :doh:

Ceara, very glad your DS is okay. Sorry about the car.

Amarantha, it is so nice to have you back in the palace cheering us on! I am very pleased to see the renewed zest in the court.

aria, NO can be a very empowering word. I used it myself yesterday with a so-called friend who tried to bully me into helping her with something I just don't have time to do. She is in over her head and expects me to save her. For once I put myself first and said NO. Felt bad for a bit, but not for long. Why do we have such trouble putting ourselves first, anyway? Great victory on the salad vs. pizza!

wsw, hello to you! Hope you are doing well.

It is a beautiful evening and I am going for a stroll. Ciao!

Huzzah! Wow, whadda turnout in the Royal Court today!!! Hooray!
 

OK - Thy Flaky Princess miscalculated - the Solstice is June 21, which lies between the Anniversary and the Birthday. Whatevah!!

So - 280 minutes per week - HMMM! OK - Ivanna will go for that, too. Lazy Maisie has a cousin in San Francisco! I'll kick her booty out the door tomorrow morning.

Kaylets, I hear you about the DSS. Don't do it! We have a son who has paranoid schizophrenia - had to ultimately get a legal guardian for him. In his latest suicide attempt, he jumped off a bridge onto the highway below and broke his back and most of the bones in his legs and feet. So, now - for several reasons - he will always be in a nursing home. He is 33.

We also have a son who is with the San Francisco Symphony. He and his lovely wife live nearby, and have 2 darling sons. This son has made it VERY clear about how distressed he is about my weight. Sigh.

So, this princess is ready to kick some Royal Butt.

Exchanges - like Richard Simmons? - That was how Weight Watchers used to be, and it worked! Funny thing about that!

Warmest regards to the Kingdom!
Ivanna B. Svelte (Dtimpma - the Ma of David, the SF Symphony principle timpanist)

Good morning, fair maidens! :queen:

It is turning into an okay day in my neighborhood. Slept until 10:30 this morning, which is unheard of for me! Guess I needed it. DD starts a new job today, well she worked a few shifts there over Christmas, but the owner has now taken her on, so I'll be playing taxi. NO WAY am I going in the mall...it'll be a mothers' day madhouse. Plan to do a little shopping for fabric (there is a sale!), then some sewing and chatting with the Irishman. Looks like we may be meeting in the next month or so! Saving my walk for this evening when it should be drier. I love evenings this time of year...still a touch of cool in the warm caress of the Spring breeze.

Haven't gotten the weight bench set up yet, so that'll have to be added to next week's goals. Not for lack of trying, though. DH threw down a road block and occupied the space with large garden tools of the cordless variety that need to be charged. Have been doing some upper body work with free weights, though, so that's good. :wl:

Happy to report that I am wearing my favorite pair of cargo pants today. Not much in and of itself, I realize, but I couldn't button these all winter! Small victory, but satisfying nonetheless.

My magnolias are FINALLY opening! Will take pictures to share.

Am realizing that since the weight of wanting to get out of that crappy apartment has been lifted and we are settling into our new house that I am so much happier and have much more energy and motivation. Plus the lack of spiders and those other horrible alien bugs that seemed to like the apartment is a bonus. I sure don't miss those guys! The plan is to ride this wave of newfound energy right into weightloss. Surf's up, dudettes!

I'm going to give the 280 minutes a go this week, Amarantha. 40 minutes a day...no problem. The challenge will be catching up if I miss a day. Keeping up the extra water...doing better on that now...and making reasonable food choices.

Ivanna, very sorry to hear about your son who is now in care. As hard as it is, sometimes we have to do what is best for them. Let's kick some royal butt and show your other son who is boss! ;) It is sweet that he cares enough to tell you he is concerned.

Time for :coffee2: I can't believe how late it is already...that's what I get for sleeping half the morning away!

Kaylets, keep us posted on the situation with DSS. Yes indeed, always trust the gut! ;) I'm thrilled that you're reading "Potatoes Not Prozac"--if you ever want to talk about it, I'm your [wo]man! Her other book, "The Sugar Addict's Total Recovery Program" is better and has more up-to-date info and has tons of practical stuff. I don't want to bore anyone with my gushing, but I can't believe how my personality has changed since starting this. I'm more engaged with whatever's before me and am able to enjoy it, and have a high tolerance for things that used to stress me out. When I refer to the author, Kathleen DesMaison I actually call her 'the Blessed Saint Kathleen'!!! :lol: I wonder how she'd feel about that? :lol:
Had a great time at our Spring Frolic today even though I was there for 10 hours. Talked to 2 young women who are belly dancers and I talked them into teaching a class at the Homestead this Fall. Funny how I keep running into bellydancers---it's like someone's trying to tell me something! ;) Anyway, a full day and one of those day's where I just love the human race--know what I mean? :)

Wildfire, sorry things aren't golden with your Daughter right now. I remember being that young and just not getting it, not realizing how every action I took was connected to something else.
Sorry about your friend's mother--so sad.
It's fun to learn something new about our biker chick, Wildfire---A HARLEY! Love that!

Hi Aria! :) Ceara! :) Anagram! WSW!

Where our the new queens that I remember from the Sugar-free thread? :(

Welcome, DTimpma! Thanks for sharing part of your story. I look forward to getting to know more. :D

Almost forgot--my dad came thru his surgery beautifully. He may even get to go home tomorrow! Thanks for the good wishes.
Meditation group was good last night--very lively discussion after. With that group you never know which way the conversation's going to go!

The end of a busy week; I feel like I can relax. Ahhhh....

And where's Arabella? :love:

Hi Amarantha! :D Congrats on 16 weeks!

I woke up incredibly sore this morning. All that putting up and taking down tables and chairs and carrying them all over creation has taken a toll on my old frame. I think I may have to go out for breakfast today--I need a treat! Better go now so I can get there before the MOTHERS! Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mothers' Day to us all, whether our kids be of the two legged or four legged variety!

Spent some time yesterday afternoon with neighbors across the street. They are wonderful, interesting couple in their late 50s. He drives tankers for a large petroleum company here in Canada and she is an artist...silk screen, ceramics, etc. Very much into spirituality (not religion, there is a difference) and we have much in common. Anyway, during the conversation we got on the topic of bikes (he has a Harley) and I told him my plans to get licensed and buy one for my 40th if not sooner. Next thing you know, we are in his garage and I'm sitting on one SWEET black 96 Sportster with beautiful leather fringe, blinding chrome....I am in LOVE. (with the bike) He told me if I get a beginner's license and take the safety course that he'll help me learn to ride. Also asked if I want to accompany him on a charity ride at the end of the month. Last year's ride had over 1200 bikers!

It just amazes me how this house has turned out to be so perfect for us. Every new thing just fits like another piece to the puzzle. The former owners were from Nova Scotia, too, all the colors in the house being "my" colors, discovering my long desired magnolia tree was already here and blooming, lilies growing in my back yard (my favorite flowers...tiger lilies in particular), all the neighbors are wonderful, and now my dream of riding is actually falling into place! Wow. Funny, too, because the first time I walked through the front door here when our real estate agent took us to see it I said to Bill, "This is our home". I could feel it. Yet when I saw the listing online before we were actually looking I wasn't interested in it.

Today I am making drapes for my living room. Got an incredible deal at the fabric sale yesterday! It is sunny and warm here today so I want to get the drapes done and get outside to enjoy it.

Where IS Arabella of the Fair Isle?

Eydie, so glad to hear your dad is doing well! As Amarantha said, it is one surgery that gives such immediate relief from the pain that patients are glad to have it done. Where are you going for breakfast today?

Amarantha, congrats on 16 weeks sugar free! That is incredible! You must be very close to goal now.

Okay, I'm off...will check in later. Have a great day!

16 weeks sugar free? AMAZING.

Wildfire - so glad the house is perfect. It seems like you are settling into the perfect place in every way!

Happy Mother's day to all. We are having a peaceful day - going to the Ballet this afternoon with some friends - they suggested we meet early for champagne - NOT - kills the weight loss efforts right then! Then over to SF Symphony son's house for dinner. I'll have to dig in my princessly spike heels there, too, about the food.

It is raining - how can I get my start on my 280 minutes. Hmmmm! Perhaps an aerobic tape?

Much love to all,
Ivanna B. Svelte

Day 113, Week 17
 

Hello all

THanks for the good thoughts and good wishes--- and of course, I believe I might have overreacted a bit as so far, no response to DH's reply which said,
"Find other options..."......
Dh and I spent a good portion of the morning in the backyard, cutting grass, weedwacking, moving things around and got so much done so quickly, dh was even inspired to grab the pickaxe and pitchfork and started expanding the vegatable garden... Probably got a third of the new garden turned over....
and even came up with a perfect reuse for an arbor w/ a seat that needs some TLC..... we were going to gut it to use the side lattices but have decided to move it to the new snow pea garden and brace the back w/ more lattice and extend our tiny backyard by going skyward......

It was a great reminder of how much I love gardening. Its amazing how wonderful the rewards are w/ so little effort.....

But, I am sorry my royals, I just realized the bowling chariot awaits.....

Tra laa...

Better late than never...wanted to wish you all a Happy Mother's Day! I was working all day yesterday (including evening!) and today and I just came back from dinner with my DH and DS.
I will have to take more time to read all the posts to catch up, as many are very detailed. :grouphug:

Hello all!

Found out last night about 8:30 that lots of activity can also make your body think you are starved when you don't up the food intake too.... I turned into a grumpattomous last night towards the end of bowling.... I did have 3 little tangerines while there but all I could think of was getting home for something safe and sweet......

Hmmmmmm

The funniest thing about finding the Potatoes not Prozac book next to my own bed is that I had borrowed the book to read at one time, researched
the same on line.......
but for sure, rereading the book from cover to cover reminded and reinforced many things I find are true for me. Even some of my descriptions of my body's reaction to white things are a perfect match....

Time to run my lovelies...

Hope everyone is doing well.....

here's our thought for
HERE WE GO MONDAY< HERE WE GO!

********************
Thought of the day:


People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that
they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the
first secret of success.
Norman Vincent Peale

Question of the day :

"How many cookbooks do you own?"

*****


Kettle is on!
And pass the sweet potatoes!

Good Monday afternoon royals!!!

I'm kicking my own butt for not being on her as much as I used to. I HAVE to be better about that.

Guess what? I did lose 10lbs but then my scale died, so I have no idea if I have lost anymore. I'm just jazzed because my baby fat roll is finally starting to shrink a little bit. YEAH!!!

I do have a delema and I wanted to ask you girls' opinion. I have a work friend (a man). We'll call him Joe. Joe and I have been going out to lunch and basically just getting to know eachother and being pals even after work. I've taken him to the mall a couple of times (he is without a car). He's a new father of a baby girl who's 4 months old, so we do have a lot in common. Anyway, reader's digest version to follow. After these maybe 3 months of friendship, he made a move on me and got shot down by me immediatly. He made another move several days later. Now that he has figured out that I ain't putting up with it that I just wanted to be friends. I got to know is fiance very well and talk to her a couple time a week (IM'ing or email, she lives in another state). Anyway, he told her a pack of lies about us spending A LOT of time together. She gets mad, we eventually work it out, (me and her). (It was REALLY REALLY BAD). Anyway, I decide I no longer want to be associated with the situation. (I still talk to her though). Today I heard him on the phone talking very sweetly to someone. Assuming it was his fiance the whole time until he asks if he will ever see them again and when are you coming down for lunch sometime. Then he comes by and says he's going out to lunch in case anyone is looking for him. I head out myself a little later and see him with another person (someone I have never seen before). Holding hands and looking googly at eachother. Should I email his fiance? Is this any of my business? She already thinks we had something going until I set her straight. He lied to her already, telling her he was out with me when I'm really at home. He used me as an excuse not to go see her or talk to her. I think he's seeing someone else (maybe this girl). He plans on moving out to his fiance maybe next month to become official as a family (not married though). I'm just wondering if I should tell her. I feel so bad for her already raising thier little girl by herself. She's a year younger than me (she's 25) and he's just about to turn 30.
What would you girls do? Should I just keep on keeping out of the situation?

Amarantha-Of course I value your honest opinion!! That's what I asked for. Good thoughts on the subject.

I keep thinking that if it were me, I would want to know. But maybe I wouldn't want to know from the person who I suspected at one time. Everyone knows his fiance here. I wish someone else would have been with me!!!!

Thanks, Frogger! :) But even if you think she'd want to know, it's really better (IMO) to stay out of it.

I just noticed from your weight tracker that you have reached your ULTIMATE GOAL!!! Huzzah! :cheer: Congratulations!!!!

Amarantha-Actually I had at one time, then came Sydney!!! So I'm back at square one for trying to lose weight.

I've decided to keep what I saw to myself. I guess it's better that way.

Reporting in to the palace. Struggling with the frenzied eating folk - losing! Nervous prednisone energy helping me get some things done. Did tai chi exercise class yesterday plus some yard work. Pretty good food just too much of it.

Wildfire - you're going to meet up w/the Irishman? Wahoo! Sorry to learn both you and Kaylet's are having young'uns problems. And, Frogger, I agree wholeheartedly w/advice from Empress A. This person IS NOT a friend. Extricate thy royal self from his web and stay away from his fiance. I'm afraid too she will be hurt but we do not want your royal self hurt. It is in your royal nature to want to be helpful and save her but your 'friendship' would not survivie the attempt. The whole situation is not helpful to you and/or your own royal family. Do not waste any more energy/time on the whole distaseful scenario.

Ceara, hope all is cosmically righting itself in your household and that you are carrying on bravely on your presurgery road.

DTimpna, Royal Welcome, Flaky Princess! Your story sounds like that of a true Royal who has born much with strength and dignity and moves solidly onward toward her goals (as this is truly the basis of our Royal Court and its development). Much continued strength to you.

wsw, thinking of and missing you.

aria, sorry your weekend went to working (and yours, too, Empress - though that is so regularly your schedule I take it for granted). And Eydie, hope you're caught up on rest as well and glad Dad is doing well.

Punkin, I can take a lot w/equanimity but don't mess w/my landscape!!

My calendar is always askew but is Fair Arabella on her trip to New York? Hope not just buried under duties of new job.

Ah, gardening - one of my joys still though I can do so much less of it. One of the joys w/the princesses this weekend was helping them plant flowers in their yard. I am so proud to feel I passed this on to them (dear royal D is not much for getting her hands dirty - bugs in the soil, you know). They've helped me here and have come to love it. So we got down and dirty and it was such a blast! Great weekend. Including time w/the Royal Prince (DDIL was a no show though). It's non-stop though and I do need a rest now and then. Phew! But I can rest in between now that I'm home.

Scheduled for today but we'll see - getting the Patio of Peace & Tranquillity set up for summer and our relaxing brekkies there. I think that and spreading a few more bags of pine chips will be the day's workout.

Avanti!

Oops, meant to mention that your startup opportunity sounds very interesting, Wildfire. Hope all comes to fruition as that's a lot of work albeit exciting.

Now three in a row is enough posting. The palace has been in a burst of welcome activity while I was away. Hope I didn't miss anything. Or more importantly, any one. If so, abject apologies.

:balloons: Wishing everyone a great day!

A Series o' Unfortunate Events ...
 

More on the Series o' ...
 

That's ok, Amarantha...

Frogger, This Fair Maiden is in the camp of NN - No notice to the errant male's fianceeeee. Not your problem. Stay out of it! There is NO WAY this is going to be in YOUR best interest.

Well, it is Tuesday, and Ivanna hasn't started her 280. She hath been up to her royal ampits in crap at work. She is sticking her Royal Head above the pile, and saying, "Oh YES, I have a Royal Obligation going!" Time to hit the walking path. Stressful moments can't be counted toward exercise minutes! Ivanna will begin the Quest as soon as the next piano lesson is taught to the SPS (stupid piano student).

Someday soon, I will reveal my work situation to you, my Royal Friends. Just as soon as I Officially Queeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

Much love to all, Ivanna B. Svelte

Just a quick pass thru. My dad's not doing as well as we hoped. He game thru the gall bladder surgery okay and now has some other thing happening and is due for some minor prostate surgery on Thursday. And now my bro-in-law is in the same hospital [how convenient!] for chest pains. Trying not to feel guilty about leaving for the beach for 3 days tomorrow morning. The hotel's already paid for and we'll call home alot, but still bad timing....I hope none of my lovely family members holds it against me.

And my weight's up too. Grrr...I always like to feel svelte for the beach! If I don't have time to check in again, I'll talk to you on Saturday.

Amarantha, that's pretty horrifying to have a blow-out like that. Definitely not your fault, but I understand how you feel. I still have to shake it off when I pull up to the site of my last accident.

Howdy one and all!

It is STILL raining here... I found mushrooms in my yard. I LIVE IN THE DESERT!!!!!! Crazy.

Big ol' welcome to DTimpma aka Ivanna! I'm a Napa native transplanted in central Oregon and used to work in the City (6th & Mission across from the Rincon Center). I miss the food... (what a shock). Thank you for sharing so much about your life. We're a friendly, caring bunch o' gals. :wave:

Eydie, omg, both dad and BIL in the hospital? Yikes... wishing them both well. Enjoy your trip and don't let anyone guilt you - what are you supposed to do? Pace the hospital corridors??

Wildfire, how sad about your coworker. Sometimes it makes me wonder if things like this happen partly just to remind people to love those around them while they can because life can change so quickly.

As for my landscaping. I don't want them to touch it. They won't put it back the way *I* want it so I'll do it myself. I WILL be saying something to the guy when he comes back out on 5/25 to check to see if the spraying took after our torrential downpours. Still can't believe they didn't even say "sorry".

Frogger, at first I thought "tell her" but then again would she believe it coming from you - someone she suspected in the first place? I agree with everyone, let him shoot himself in the foot. In time he will for sure, he sounds like a real prize... :rolleyes:

Amarantha, I'm so glad you're ok! Blowouts are scary!!! I do strongly suggest learning how to a change tire. It's better to accept the offer to change a tire because you WANT to rather than NEED to! I had a blowout here on the Ranch a few years back and had 4 guys stop to ask if I needed help - it was kinda fun to tell them "nope, thanks, I've got it!". I am woman, see me change my own tire!!!!! :strong:

Ok, day 3 on oooooooold WW exchange program. I still had my Food Companion and my Dining Companion but I can't find anything to tell me how many optional calories we used to get??? Does anyone remember???

Otherwise, all is well. Soggy and flooded, but well.

Shall return asap,

Terri

Well, didn't get the patio done today after all. Did go out and finish buying flowers which I finished planting and then finished dumping pine chips. Done, Done, I say. DH is chuckling because he says I always go buy more. NO, NO, NO, not this year. I am in the realm of CUTTING BACK. Much as I love my yard and flowers and all that, I have enough to satisfy my queenly soul and do not need to go into excess. See I've learned that lesson - if not totally regarding food. (Actually hose problems forestalled the former plan so it's just slightly postpone.)

Have fun, Eydie! When my DBro was dying, I felt guilty going to beach, having fun. He told me to go enjoy it FOR HIM since he couldn't and I do many things now FOR HIM or think of him when I'm having fun. And no guilt. Hoping both fellows have speedy recoveries.

Empress, how scary! Am so glad you are fine. And also glad you will rescue Lazy Maisie from Crazy Daisy.

A cup of tea awaits - a little repite before cooking dinner.

Well, dunno, Anagramatic ...
 

Maisie DID manage to take two 10-minute walks this afternoon and so we are at a grand total o' 50 minutes for the day, HOWEVER, not sure Maisie is permanently outta the clutches o' Crazy Daisy, as that Inner Imp Child hath escaped the attic wherein she was confined. She exited the upper story by dint o' climbin' on a handy oak branch near an open window. The Diet Nanny hath sawed off the tree limb 'n locked the window but it be somewhat like the ol' foolhardy action o' lockin' the barn door after the equine hath bolted.

So Crazy Daisy is out there somewhere and doubtless is up to some evil scheme, such as trying to get Maisie to run away from home and embark on a life o' cupcake eatin' or some such perfidy. :devil:

BUT, in the meantime, hi to all, mentioned n' unmentioned (again, we haven't mentioned anyone, but hi all the same).

Eydie, I'm sorry your father seems to be needing more surgery and that your BIL be havin' some symptoms also ... you should definitely NOT feel bad about your trip to the beach, as I'm sure they'll all want ya to go. Hope you have a good time.

Punkin, you are totally right, I need to learn how to change a tire. Mayhap someday ... :)

Ivanna, work is no fun at all!@!!! I totally agree w' ya on that front. Someday soon ... :)

Aria: Thanks!!!! :wave: I am so happy you are here with us at the Palace!!!! Will be checkin' for your Wednesday journal tomorrow ... why not post it here as well, so's we can cheer ya on!!!