Good afternoon ladies~

What am I doing today? :chin: Well...actually it should be what have I done today. Went for my two-mile walk this morning at the park, came home had breakfast and then decided to mow the front and back yard. It was so nice and cool this morning and my allergies aren't so bad so I went for it. It was a nice day to be outdoors so I did mow both and then pruned my roses and sprayed them, had just a little bit of grass to rake and then swept. When I came in at a little after noon the pedometer said I had walked 5.25 miles! So yippeeeee!!! I got in my 10,000 steps . I took it off because I like wearing thongs and my feet were sweating from mowing and since I already did the 10,000 steps. And the pedometer is accurate. I start it at zero when I get to the park and have checked it after my walk. I always wondered if they were and how accurate they really are and this is just a cheap $5 one. Anyway, came in and dusted, then vacuumed and took a shower, ate lunch and am on the computer now taking a break before Jeopardy-love that show. At 4:00 today the guy from the granite place is coming over to give us a more accurate estimate. He's going to measure everything exact and see exactly where we want the back splash and all. The more I looked at the samples we brought home the more I am really not liking it though. So may go with the Corian afterall. I honestly think I would like it better because everytime I look at those samples of the granite I see gravel and sand. That is what it looks like to me. Anyway, still finishing up with laundry also then I am done for the day until I have to fix dinner which is something very simple, just hamburgers.

Marti~I walk every morning first thing. I leave for the park at 7:30 and depending on which one I go to...I am there at 8:00. I think it is just these allergies that is zapping my energy. Today was a good day though so I am hoping it is close to the end. I've only taken one dose of Tylenol severe allergy today and can actually breathe! I did end up finding some gloves yesterday but they are just the one pound ones and they fit comfortably.

Angie~Josh won't be home until Dec. 2. We will go down for his ceremony and then he will come back with us. Of course I got a letter from him yesterday and he said the big guy said to tell family and friends not to make reservations for Dec. 2 in case they have to restart. He is doing good and said not to worry because all he has to do is run 2 miles in 15 minutes by the end of two weeks. But I told him, now you tell us! :lol: Vince gets in a hurry with everything and all ready made the reservations for all the flights but he did it to get the cheap rates-$79 to fly to Atlanta and then we will rent a car there and drive to Columbus. Orginally we were wanting to fly straight to Columbus but there is a layover in Atlanta so we went that route. It was a lot cheaper and we wouldn't have to sit in the airport for a hour or so just to fly for maybe 20 mns. And then we would need to rent a car in Columbus anyway so...but if by some chance Josh has to restart and doesn't graduate Dec. 2 we lose $50 per ticket to cancel. Anyway, WTG on being an official WW member! :bravo: Did you say snow Angie?! I am waiting for fall and don't even want to think about snow yet! LOL Of course today seems like the perfect fall day-finally!

Jane~you know, after I said I could probably do OR next year I started thinking about still going to San Fran and thought maybe that would be a good meeting place. I know if I go out west I definitely am going to CA so now I am not so sure about OR. Of course too it all depends on when and if everyone wants to get together and it would also depend on Josh also. Not sure if he would actually have another graduation from the special training or not. I don't know anything about that stuff. Anyway, I'll just wait and see what everyone else wants or can do and go from there.

Susan~I am happy that Rachel moved in with you. Now, have you all ready moved into the new place or is that later on? Can't keep dates straight around here sometimes. Anyway, if you could PM or email me your address I would greatly appreciate it! I lost your old address or I would have just mailed the card to it and eventually you would have gotten it. But I was adding new pages to my address book and somehow lost it. I figured Mike was just trying to make things bad on you and not trying to be a father to Gaby and he is proving me right. It's sad though for Gaby. Sounds like she is doing fine though and as are you and Rachel and REbecca. Hope Rebecca is soon to follow her sis in moving in with you.

Sue~glad your BIL is doing fine with the pacemaker. I've never known anyone who had one. Isn't it amaziing though, the technology today? I have to agree with Jane...when you are feeling down try to come here. It too has helped me to get through lots of downs. And it's okay to have down days. We all are not perfect and it is going to happen from time to time. I used to feel like a failure or feel guilty when I had some of those down days but have readjusted my way of thinking and know it is okay-as long as I don't go overboard with the eating and don't miss too many days of walking. I ended up not walking yesterday because I felt so icky and I didn't feel guilty at all because I know it is okay. I think I am repeating myself! LOL Anyway, we are here for you just remember that. :grouphug:

Well, ladies I guess I just about wrote a book there. Even though I did a lot today and still have a little to do...today I actually feel wired. So Marti that energy level went way up today! Just feeling too good! Plus I love being outdoors. Better get going, the dryer has been restarting itself for the last 20 minutes, which is fine. But need to ge tthe clothes out and fold and put away and get another load in the dryer.

Take care ladies and have a wonderful day!

Ok, I think I will go get my Gabster and enjoy the weekend!!! Wanted to wish you all a great 2 days of relaxation and fun :)
Our residents are getting ready for the Christmas bazaar and I might pick up some of what they are doing with the girls. Cute stars and candy canes!!

I moved last Saturday Cristi to a 2 bedroom with carpet! Amazing how you miss it when you haven't had carpet for 2 1/2 years - can't wait to go buy a vacuum :)woo hoo

I just got back from a going away get together for my old boss. He will be here on Monday! Thank goodness, it will be sooooooooo great to see him on a daily basis again. My old co workers offered to come paint my wall in my office. I was told I couldn't do it because of the union - so they will come in a week or two - thrilled.

I would LOVE to go to San Fran :) Can we Ma Jane? lol I never go anywhere. I might even have $$ by next year. Oregon or San Fran ?

better make my butt across town. Just trying to get back in the groove with living a mormal life - tough year!

I have gained 5 pounds but will get on track - congrats for joining WW Angie :)

San Fran? How about farther south and do Disneyland?

Susan, so glad to know life is sending you a good toss,,,and no curves. So what happens about the assistant?

Jane,,,I thought the same way about the core...Oh no I don't think I could hold myself back. So far Im doing my points. I have a family thingn tomorrow and am worried. Ill eat up on veggies and have a chicken breast.

Cristi,,,2 miles in 15 min could be tough,,,did he say he could or couldn't? Im thinking a trip to Atlanta in Dec...would be nice.

Sue, my GGP (grandpa) had a pacemaker and I thanked the medical wonders every day he lived. My grandpa was a trapper,,,had a dog team the whole thing, He was in his 60's when he passed on. But before that he would run infront of his dogs to break trail during the winter!

Well the paly was hilarious...the food was good,,,grilled chicken breasts with peppercorns and baby potatoes. Green beans and the dreaded carrots...yuck There was a salad with light oil dressing and yes dessert which I knew about,,,I had 2 bites and passed it on. Thinking them two bites are 2 points...cheesecake. So I used up my points but am happy.

well need to get to bed
night all

Will be missing.
 

Just wanted to check in real quick and let you know that I won't be on much this weekend.

My brother passed away yesterday and the family is getting together to figure out what to do and to handle all the funeral arrangements.

He had just turned 33 a couple weeks ago!

Love to you all!

hello ladies.....quick post!

we are in our own apartment, no internet there yet. I am using my sister's computer to check my email.

I am keeping a list of what all has gone on, so when we get our own internet hooked up, I will post what all has been going on.

As of right now, everything is going great with this pregnancy. I had my 36 week appointment yesterday. I am measuring 1cm, still long, and little brother's head is right there when she was examing me. So when I dilate enough, I am sure that he will just come shooting out!

Just got back last night...but before anything else, Marti, honey, I am so sorry (((hugs))) You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...

Have a ton of laundry and cleaning to do, and need to go to the grocery store to restock the fridge. I will come back as soon as I can to tell you about my trip. It was...amazing. Wonderful. We can't wait to go back. We want to move there (I'm not kidding!) Missed you guys terribly, but didn't get internet access, and I'm sorry but I forgot to bring addresses with me, so no postcards, guys :( But I'll try to figure out how to get pics on a Yahoo photo album to show you.

Hi ladies~

Marti~((((((HUGS)))))) to you and your family! I am so very sorry to hear about your brother. Many thoughts and prayers go out to you. :grouphug: I wish there was something I could do for you, just know that we are here for you.

Angie~2 miles in 15 minutes doesn seem impossible, or at least hard but they HAVE to do it if they want to graduate basic. And Josh said not to worry. He's all into that fitness stuff and proving he can do something so I know he will do it, well, he has to eventually. OMG! I can't believe you said "the dreaded carrots" I love carrots-so good :T And cheesecake too! :lol: Haven't had that in ages!

Mindee~glad to hear you guys finally got a place of your own. And just in time for the new baby. Gonna be here before ya know it!

Katiecat~glad you guys had a GREAT time, but then I knew you would! And I can't wait to hear more about it!

Susan~a two bedroom and carpet?! That is GREAT! I had wood floors once and even though I loved them I too missed carpet. They were always too cold and too hard to keep clean. Always, having to sweep. A Christmas bazaar sound like fun, hope you and miss Gaby enjoy it.

Nothing much going on with me today. Just enjoying my day off from walking. It seems kind of weird though to miss a day. Anyway, I did get in my three-mile walk yesterday and it was actually nice. Anyway, take care ladies.

Hiya ladies,

Cristi - didn't see your post here about SF until I had already posted on Marti's thread. I'd love to go to SF, depending on when we go!! Neal would want to come along, but wouldn't hang with us when we ladies are gathering. Yay to you for all the walking!!

Susan - send me your new addy, ok? Hey, it's not up to me where we'll go for the meeting, lol. We'll take a vote, ok?

Angie - so glad to hear you're doing well with WW. People think it's complicated, but it isn't! Carrots sure aren't my fave, either, toots. :no: But when you do fill up on whichever pointless veggie IS your fave, it sure helps. Green beans are still my fill-up food, lol.

Marti - so sorry about your brother!! (((HUGS))) to you! Didn't you say something about him recently?

Mindee - let us know when the big day gets here, ok?

Katie - glad you're back safely from Ireland, and yes, we want photos!! I didn't send postcards, either, from Philly, so don't feel bad.

We had our first weenie roast of the season last night. It was so nice! Need to hook up some lights by the play equipment for the DGDs, though. It's raining today, and just kind of a lazy day.

Hope you and yours are having fun today.

Goodness Gracious!!

It's hard sleeping lately!! So much going on!

My brother (the older one of the two that I have) is the one that passed away. I may have mentioned him before I'm not sure. He had a drinking problem. A very terrible problem w/it. He had seizures in the past from it. He walked and talked like an elderly man from it. And we had all worried and talked to him about this, tried to get him help, everything. And the family always said that if he doesn't get help soon, he won't live to see 40.....but to actually have this happen is still just devastating!

My brother and parents had gone over to the coast where he lived to spend a day w/him. Later on that night my younger brother called and Adam said he wasn't feeling well and was getting sick....and he was coughing up blood. They told him to go to the emergency room, but Adam just kept saying, I'm not that bad it'll pass.

Well the people who found him, found him still knelt down in the bathroom the morning. Breaks my heart!!

Anyway, that's whats going on right now. Thank you all for your well wishes. I need to get off here and get things done.

Take Care and Hugs to all.

How devastating Marti - I am so sorry about your brother. Many HUGS to you and prayers to your family.

Just thought I would check in, Hi to Katie & Mindee - time goes so fast. Can't believe you are weeks from giving birth Mindee :)

The assistant? She cried and I felt bad but not too bad. She was given a stern "be on time and Susan is your supervisor." Assistant was late the next day but called and 10 minutes early the 2nd day and 5 minutes late the 3rd day. Keeping track but will talk with her if she is late the 4th day.

Better get! If it is Disneyland the girls would have to come too - they can hang out with Neal - lol

just stopped in to say a big HI to JANE!!!! we had so much fun in philly...

and read about Marti's brother - so sorry... many prayers for you...

Marti, I'm so sorry about your brother...<<<Hugs>>>

Marti- I am so sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Jane- We had the same dreary day here, rain, rain and more rain. Must be getting some effects from Rita. Hey, glad you had a good trip and loads of fun.

Susan- Congrats on the new apartment, new job, new assistant, carpet, and all the good things happening for you. So neat that your DD moved in. THAT will keep you busier for sure!

Mindee- Glad to hear about your new place. Hope you find time to come back and tell us all about it. That is, of course, if you have time before #2 decides to arrive. Thinking of you!

Cristi- You have done so well with the walking. I got a good start and then fell apart. But I am determined to get back to it as this head cold is passing. I bet you will have a good time on your trip...and of course to see your son will be great also.

Katiecat- Welcome back and can't wait to hear about your wonderful trip. Move there? Wouldn't that be something?

Angie- Hope you do well with WW. I keep saying I am going to try that myself. It is just hard to go on anything too structured with my DH here 24/7. He is such a big eater and likes all the wrong things. Today he did say he needs to do something different to lose weight..so we will see.

Hey, I just realized there have been or are going to be lots of trips by JL's. We leave the end of Oct. if all goes well.

I am feeling somewhat better today, physically and mentally. My cold/sinus thing is clearing up so I should be able to get back to exercising and walking. Now if I can get my head back in it! Seems like all summer was a bunch of hurdles and roadblocks for us. Now we own a lot and have plans to get going on our house, but when is another story. Should find out something this week. It feels like we are always waiting to find out something.
My BIL is doing real well with his pacemaker and even went out to lunch with us last week. Mom is almost finished with her therapy and they say she is doing great. We found out that DGS does not have a major medical problem that we were concerned about. (which I didn't discuss here, but was a big part of my feelings last week)

Hope you all had a wonderful week-end and will follow up with a really great week.

Good Morning -

Thoughts for you Marti :) and hugs & prayers.

Where are you headed in Oct, Sue? Thanks :) girls exhaust me - can't wait to get to work and relax - lol

How goes the WW Angie? My friend belongs to WW and Curves. She likes WW better because their scales weigh less. She is so funny. Best though!!! TRYING to get back on track. I know I am gaining with all this snack food at the trainings - going to try and run by the store for a bag of carrots or something to munch on today.

I better run - have a all day training and I need to catch up in the office first. Going to make a welcome sign for my old boss with tons of clip art because he calls me the ClipArt Queen. Haven't met a clip art I haven't used....haha...

k- lame.

lol

Happy Monday!
 

Good morning ladies~

Wow, where does the time go? I swear it seems like yesterday that I just started walking but this is the start of week five! Can you believe it? Me either! :lol: I got my walk in this morning and man was it nice, so cool and fall like-finally! Only had a two mile walk to do but going to this park that is 3/4 of a mile around I had to go three times so did a little over the 2 miles. I'll keep my pedometer on most of the day to see how many more miles I get in. I am also happy to say I am down 1.5 pounds! :cp: I was aiming for two but didn't really try this week and was surprised to see the 1.5 pound loss. It doesn amaze me that she (Leslie) says that the eating will follow once you get the walking and water drinking down and she is right. My focus has been mainly on the walking and water and not so much the food. Even though I have cut back. Not really keeping track of points, calories or anything...just watching what I eat and especially portion size. And boy does it feel good. I changed my ticker thingy again because for some reason when I just changed the numbers on the one from tickerfactory is didn't work. I had this problem before and had to go make a new one each time which is kind of a pain. So went back to the old one I had.

Sue~you'll get back to it all when you are feeling better. I know if I had just a little of what you have been going through it would be hard for me. You guys are busy, busy, busy. And it's hard to keep going when you are feeling bad. Okay, so it's Vegas you guys are going to in Oct. right? I can't keep things straight with everyone sometimes. Now will you guys be there till Christmas or will you be back sooner?

Susan~stay away from the goodies! Just kidding...I think it's okay to have some, just don't overdo it. Carrots actually sound good to me right now. Maybe I should go slice some up to take to the show. Love your siggy! But then I love Napoleon Dynamite. I swear last week it was on so much-I watched it at least three times. That and Dodgeball! Too funny! :lol:

Jane~I think that would be okay if Neal came-I sure wouldn't mind, even if he hung out at least once! Wherever we go Carrie will be coming with me. Of course she is so quiet no one will know she is there.

Marti~hope you are doing well today. That is terrible about your brother, so sad. It breaks my heart too and I didn't know him. It's just really sad to lose someone and especially at such a young age. My heart goes out to you all.

Hi to everyone else :wave:

I really need to get going. I am running behind. Was supposed to be in the shower at 10 and here it is a little after and I still have to go turn the sprinkler off. I am glad it is supposed to be cool all week-it may be the only time this week I have to water. Anyway, DD and I are headed to the bookstore and then we are going to see Flightplan with Jodie Foster. It looked really good when we saw the previews so couldn't wait till it came out! I like her as an actress and like that she is particular about the parts she takes. So we will see if it is a good movie.

Take care ladies and have a wonderful day!