I bet Bep made something really good for supper...I think we are both east coasters...I wonder how long it would take me to drive to her house.....
Shawna would be the next closest, then Cristina....then if I went west coast there would be Katy, SuzyQ & Michelle ma Belle all in close to the same spot...
If you look on an east coast map where I-70 & I-81 intersect I work closer than live closer to that spot.

Okay..I am really going now......

Hey Ladies!


Hey Jules, long time no see. lol.

It's Lil ole me, Sassy, who's been MIA! I was feeling low and blue and came here and now I feel much better and not so alone. I guess at times we all feel that way.

I haven't been doing well eating wise, but I plan on doing much better! Tonight for dinner we're having Lamb w/ Rosemary on the grill, My Mil's Oven Roasted Potatoes, and probably a nice spring green salad too.

Tomorrow not sure what we'll have. We bought some nice lean pork chops so maybe some of those, on the grill or something. Our friend took us too a cool store, The Wild Oats Store that is all natural and organic grocery store. So we've been going there for a few things lately and I found an awesome Lemonade there! It is very yummy! It's all natural and is not too sweet and tastes just like old fashioned lemonade, infact that is what its called is Old Fashioned Lemonade.

So everybody, I hope you are doing well!

ok i went to work at 6 am worked till 1:30 went to the dr, and what ya know its pleurisy .....they did a chest xray and an ekg just to make sure and everything was clear on those. so he gave me a prednisone pack to take, which im not real happy about since some of the side effects are bloating and increase of appetite......like i need an increase of appetite.....
then after the dr i went home and we finished moving.....ya!! got everything unloaded now its time to unpack.....blah!! oh i had a volleyball game at 9 which we won all 3 games.....yippy!! it was so hot and humid tonight i think i sweated off 10 lbs...... ....i had to weigh at the drs office but im not going by that scale because its always heavier then where i weigh at, plus it was 2 in the afternoon and i weigh in the morning.....i know excuses, excuses. well im off to bed, have to be back at work at 7 am.
night night,
shawna

DH actually called this afternoon and asked if he could bring some KFC home. Of course, I don't eat that so I was scratching my head about what I wanted to make for just me. I wasn't in the mood for a salad so I was going to have to cook up something. So...I went to my garden and got some basil and parsley. I minced it with a few cloves of garlic, salt, and some ground pepper. Then I took a cubed steak that I happened to have thawed and wiped some olive oil over it then smeared it with the herb mince I made. I cooked it up in some pan spray. Then I sauted a big ole bunch of red onions with some other veggies.

There you go...that is what I made for supper! I bet you had NO clue you were going to get a play-by-play!

WOW! I've had a TON of exersize today! This morning I did some arms, abs, butt, and leg toning work. I painted all afternoon. I walked 2.6 miles this evening. Then I painted all night again. I am sore and pooped. Will chat more tomorrow.

Good Morning!

Sassy/ Shel it is nice to have you back with us!! We have Wild Oats here too, I have never been inside. Though it is probably close to a Trader Joes?? What do you think Katy?? You probably been in both of them. Anyway it is good to have you here!

I ate a chonga bagel for breakfast. My car is making nosies and thinking it is shocks and brake pads - more expense. Good thing my brother manages a Les Schwab. I almost had my last bill below $100. *sigh*

I think I will close my door and get some work done. It was a tough day yesterday, I cried and cried. I am just feeling blag today. I did get in for the arts & crafts for camp!! lol......it'll be fun.

chat at you later!!

Back again!

Hope you are feeling ok today Shawna!

It is so much cooler weatherwise today! I think I even pulled the blanket over me to keep warm last night.
I brought fixins for salad from home for lunch. I am frusterated with the ex and I guess I will do a solo session by myself today. Fine.
I don't like chaos and that is all I have now with the kids. Course it is summer - they aren't on a schedule. They need to be getting tutoring in math - all my plans have fallen to the way side to keep em busy!!! Even Gaby is unruly...haha
ugh,,,,I need something to eat. Chat later!!

Hey all!

Susan thanks. It is really neat inside Wild Oats, we don't have a Trader Joes here so not sure if its simular.

Well chicas I just popped in to say hi as I need to get my behind in gear and begin cleaning. I got my laundry going so far. That sound account for something, right?

Have a Great Day!

Hi Sassy,
I think it is a close comparison. TJ has some really good salsa. Thanks, it is a pretty good day thus far!! Starving still - think it is close enough to noon to go make my salad.
Where is everyone? Sheesh ladies come on in and chat

Hello ladies

Sorry Susan...just a busy morning. I've been trying to get things done before getting on the computer. Now next week, I'm not even sure how much time I will spend here if any at all. I'll figure something out. V is home for a week...for some reason they changed shut down from the normal two weeks to one week, which is fine with me. I love my husband, but don't want him home all the time, lol. Anyway, we are going to start the pergola Saturday...he's building and I'm helping if he needs any, and, I am staining all the wood before it goes up. Figured it would be easier than doing it when it's done...me and ladders don't go together. Actually kind of excited about that, except that it is supposed to be in the high 90's, ick! Anyway...woke up early this morning and rather than toss and turn and try to go back to sleep I got up. Watered the front yard, made the bed, vacuumed, started a load of clothes, walked two miles on the treadmill and then headed to It Figures. Came home and took Ernie dog to the park for a walk, had a tuna sandwich and here I am. I got a lot done yesterday too...trying to keep the house clean again like I did when we had it for sale.

JULES...I had to go back and see what the heck I said...didn't even remember saying anything about bright colors I swear I am losing my mind. The colors sound nice and, I have seen a lime kitchen before and have to say it didn't look bad at all. I wouldn't have one myself, but it looked nice. And THANK YOU for the link. Took a quick look at it and wrote down the site to go back. Tried to access the one place and it was soooo slow...so definitely will go back.

MICHELLE...hopefully it cools down soon so you can get back to your walking. I too don't do good in the heat...can't take it, me and my fair skin. I remember going through Needles, CA once and the temp was 122 at noon. We had to stop at a motel for the night, it was just too hot and we all were tired. Had to drive with the windows down for fear the air would overheat the car. Anyway, the guy at the desk told DH to take me to the room and keep me there because it looked like I wasn't looking too good and he was afraid I was going to be sick in this heat. He was right...my face gets really red when I get too hot. And 122 in the desert, ick! I think the kids always do better than us and can take more.

SHAWNA...good that you found out what is wrong and it is nothing serious. Try to take it easy if you can...know that is easier said than done with being a manager and moving! WTG on your volleyball games, woohoo!

SHEL...good to see you back, we missed you. Thought maybe we scared you off, lol! Sorry you were feeling low and blue. We are here for you though if you ever want to talk.

BEP...again your dinner sounded good. I am dragging out my cookbooks to make different things. Get so tired of the same old stuff week after week. I go through phases though where I like to try new things and then get tired of cooking. I have been cooking since I was a teenager and some times I just want a break from it all. WTG on your workout. Sounded like me yesterday, busy, busy, busy. Late evening DH mowed the back yard and I told him I would mow the front so ended the day with more exercise.

MS SUSAN...what the heck is Doug's problem? I think you are handling him well though, considering. I know it's hard because you guys have to come together for the kids, so you just hang in there. It will get better...it has too. Hope nothing is seriously wrong with your car, I know that is the last thing you need right now. What the heck is a chonga bagel? Glad you got in for the arts and crafts at the camp...that sounds like loads of fun and a nice little get away.

HI to everyone else

Probably should go get that load of clothes out of the dryer and get it folded and put away. Other than that nothing new here. Chat with you ladies later.

Take care and have a good day!

Cristi -
from what I gathered and tasted the chango bagel had this baked cheese on top with a garlic/onion taste to it. I didn't buy cream cheese for it so I figured I was AOK..
what is a pergola???
my car is stressing me too - the sound is getting louder. Just think it is the shocks and pads. I need to take it in.
Ate lunch and feel better!!
Tell V you talk to us everyday and he will just have to deal with that!!! psssst, why is he home for a week?? what a bother...... lol

SUSAN...a pergola is a wood patio cover. Never knew they were called pergola's until I started watching HGTV. Just thought they were called patio covers, lol. Apparently, I wasn't the only one who didn't know...a lot of people don't. Had one build years ago by a company that did them, and only them and they didn't even call them that...called it a patio cover.

The bagel sounds delicious! Never heard of that before...see, we learn new things every day, lol.

You better take your car in Missy...don't want anything happening to you or the girls. Even if it is the shocks and pads, better to find out for sure.

V is home for a week for shut down...they shut the company down and regroup or something like that. Probably to save the company money, lol. Normally though they have always taken 2 weeks and the last two years it was in January. Well, everyone *****ed and moaned and groaned so they decided to do it in the summer again. Why one week, I don't know except that they are behind in the number of planes they are supposed to get out. They were asking for volunteers to work during shut down, again doesn't make sense since everyone is supposed to be out of the place so they can do what they need to do-whatever that is. He doesn't mind me doing what I have to do...because my schedule won't change...I will still go do my thing. Just when he is home I do like spending time with him for the most part, lol. But I enjoy doing things like the pergola with him. But don't worry missy, I will be here to post, even if it is a quik HI. I'm thinking probably first thing in the morning though. That's the only change to my schedule I'll have to make...gotta keep up the exercise.

What the heck crawled up Dougs booty? Tell him to back off or I am coming up there, lol! Wish I could...

Forgot to ask...how was the ceremony yesterday? Bet it was really nice and made you guys very proud of your daddy!

KATY...hope all is well with you and the kids. Hope you guys have a GREAT trip also. Just wanted to say that in case I forget or you don't check in before you leave.

Guess I better get going...load of laundry is calling my name and DH will be home in about 40 mns.

Cristi.
awwww, a patio cover!! Got you - you just wanted to be fancy. My friend does that.....has hot dogs and beans and calls it a dinner party.....ok, Miss Fancy Pants can I least have a drink with the beans??lol

It was so emotional yesterday, I cried and cried.It was hard,.......just made me realize he isn't coming back.

I had a delish salad and it is so nice today! Cool - even had to turn the AC off....yay

Hi ladies.

Got most my cleaning done. The cable man interrupted me, bless him. lmaooooo. But its mostly done. Only thing left is the bathroom. But I think that will wait until tomorrow before work.

Scare me off? Never. I am feeling better today, thanks. I guess we all hit some low, blue points sometimes. Seems like I've been on this roller coaster of emotions lately. Lots of ups and downs............But today is just kind of a blah day, neither up nor down.

Man I have been itching like mad lately! Its my skin. I use lotion, but I don't know if its the air outside or maybe having the air conditioning on in here, but its driving me insane! I may have to take some benedryl before bed. I need to shave my legs, but I'm afraid too if my skin is itchy and all. I have sensitive skin so shaving just irritates the heck out of me. I use the Venus razor and all and lotion after but I dread shaving. I guess that is why I have been wearing pants lately? lol. I know sounds gross, but I can't help it. I did buy some wax at the Wild Oats Store, that is supposed to be all natural, I am going to test a place on my legs to see what happens.

Its for your face and eyebrows but I do not want to put that stuff on my face until I know for sure its okay. lmao. (I have PCOS and one of the lovely side effects of the disease is facial hair, so trying this)They have some for your legs I think if this works okay I may try that next.

I also have some hair coloring I've had for a few weeks now that I need to use, nothing dramatic, just a little "umph" to my natural hair color and to hide what gray hairs I have. lmao............(only have a few of those thankfully!)

So hub is taking a nap, as he had to get up early today to meet his father to go and fix our air in our car. He has to sleep now or his sleep cycle will be totally off for tomorrow night. (work) As it is I got up at 1:30 p.m. today, kinda early for me. (we work nights) So I may end up having to take a small "cat" nap myself.

I figure while he is sleeping I may do a "night of beauty" here at home with the wax and my hair and stuff. I think I knew this and that is why I held off cleaning the bathroom.

Well I guess I have rambled long enough here. lmaoooooooo.

Wish me ! Have a Great Night Ladies!!!!!!!