Kathy--today DH and I are going for a motorcycle ride with some friends and then to a tractor pull--the tractor pull part is just okay, but a bunch of people we know will be there. The last time DH went alone with our friends he had a drunk woman hitting on him--she and her friend wanted DH and his friend to come back to her place--DH says "No way...my wife would kill me!!" DH wouldn't have told me cause I do get jealous but the friend did when they got home because he said it was hilarious the way this girl was trying to hit on DH and the more he ignored her the worse she got.

Sassy-hope all goes well with your test and they can figure out what to do to help you. I am glad your knee is better--you must keep SuzyQ happy and satisfied!! Good luck with your video...

Bep--DS used to get poison really bad and swell up so much it would almost shut his eyes, Hope you can get some relief!! I friend of mine used to get poison from petting her dog if he had been in poison and the oils were on his fur.

SuzyQ--I have some Richard Simmons tapes--couldn't ever do them when the kids were in the house--RS cracked them up so bad they would get me laughing and I could't do the workout. They have such wicked senses of humor--don't know where they got it from.... Good luck on the house hunting--unless your mom is paying the bills she has no choice--just ask me--my kids picked out their places and showed me after the lease was signed!

Susan/NYC--you are going to have such a fun time in NYC--I agree about jogging in the morning instead of night in Harlem--maybe one of you roomates to be would be willing to jog with you so you will be safe. I would bet you parents will miss you since you are the last to leave and are going so far away!!

Cristina--I like lunner!! I think I will use it--DD and I do the late lunch/early dinner alot since she works nights and doesn't get up until afternoon. DH gets a little jealous sometimes that I do so much with the kids but we always invite him. DS and his girlfriend come out ot our house for dinner about one Sunday a month. They also go spend time with her Dad and grandma. I will say that DS moving out has brought him and DH closer. DS misses the woods where we live.

Michelle ma belle--good to see you still with us!! Hope your headaches are better!!

Katy--I'll have to check out the Survivor Sucks website--I think Allison will go this time--she is the bigger threat since she does well in the actual competitions--Dani will have the others watching her and she will always be an option to be put up--she may skirt through while the others are picking off the stronger players.

Shawna--I got a frame for Christmas that I put in a whole bunch of old pictures--they always make me smile....

Well I gotta go--have a great day!!

Happy Saturday ladies!
 

'Morning everyone! :wave:

SUSAN/SUZYQ...it was supposed to say "NN in your siggy" nn=nickname. So does that mean you are going to get the place? Details...we want details missy. The little yard would be perfect...I know how much you want one. Gaby would love it. How did your nephew break his leg, poor little guy? I do remember Richard Simmons on General Hospital and I love his exercise videos. I have one of the disco ones, a toning one and the very first one he had out. Nots ure where it is because they kids love it too. He makes working out fun!

KATHY...no help from the kids, don't think either of them would be much help-they would both whine too much, lol. If Josh were here he would have helped...he loves doing construction type work, that's what he was doing before he left. Jason, still has classes and has work so he's been to busy to help anyway. Carrie would be afraid she would break a nail, lol! V and I enjoy doing that sort of stuff anyway and don't usually ask for help from the kids. But if we absolutely needed help Jason would if he was home. How old is Cole? Hope he gets better soon. I would LOVE to come visit you and your nieces, that would be fun! Don't think I will ever get a vaction though.

SHEL...good thing that you are having a sleep study done. Sleep apnea is serious. DH has it also and sleeps with the breathing machine. He also had surgery on his sinuses since they thought that might have been part of the problem. They gave him a copy of his video and OMG! You would not believe how many times in the night he stopped breathing and for how long...it really is scary and does a number on your heart. Glad you knee is feeling better. Hope you like the WATP video's/dvd's. I have some of the WATP videos and dvd's and I really like them, you do get a work out with them.

SUSANNYC...I think that is cool that you will have things taken care for you when you get to NYC. Also, that you will get a stipend to boot! Did someone mention grilled cheese? Mmmmm :T I think that is one of my favorite foods. I would do take-out every night if I could afford to. I have been cooking for about 30 years and let me tell ya...I am sick of it. Used to enjoy cooking but the last few years it has felt like a chore that I just don't want to do.

MICHELLE...how are you feeling today? Hoping you don't have a migraine today. Are you taking a prescription drug for them? I found that article about migraines, very long. Mostly talking about the different drugs to take for them and some peoples stories about how they handle them. At the end though it had a list of natural ways to help control them...stay hydrated, exercise, ugh, can't remember the rest. But it was in MORE magazine. For some reason I thought it was in WW magazine. So what are you doing over the weekend? Any special plans?

BEP...the itching would drive me crazy :crazy: I would have to scratch, and scratch, and scratch, lol. Hope you find out what it is and get rid of it soon.

Hi SHAWNA, and KATY! :wave:

Not much going on with me today...supposed to rain later so I may just get a load of laundry done and vacuum. V painted the kitchen last night and is doing some touch up right now. Actually, he painted two walls in the kitchen the green that is in the living room. We had painted the kitchen a gold looking color and I like it but the wall that connects the kitchen to the living room just didn't look right. So the far wall we left gold, actually the color is called brown mustard. We were going to repaint the whole kitchen but he took so long getting to it the mustard grew on me, lol. We did get up and out the door at 6 a.m. this morning for our 3 mile walk. I am getting back on track and hoping for at least a 1 pound loss this WI...not expecting it since this past week hasn't been a great week for anything other than working my butt off staining, lol. It felt good to walk this morning, it was actually on 68 degrees and there was a breeze so it was rather nice. I have already taken my vitamins and drank my 4 bottles of water and instead of drinking diet coke the rest of the day I made some iced tea. Haven't had any in ages and it actually tastes good. Anyway...starting to babble, lol.

Take care ladies and I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

And the official weigh in reads...210! Which means I'm only 1 pound up from April...and considering some of my behavior since then...that's pretty good.

We have a HUGE hedge around our entire yard and its time to trip it apparently...so my father has hired me to rake up all the tens of thousands of leaves that fall...I've been doing this since I was 12. While I feel suddenly very old...and I've always hated doing this...I at least know that this will get me out of the house and doing something physical.

Bep - I'm so sorry that sounds terrible! I hope you get better very fast!

SuszyQ - As for jogging right now I do a little warm up walk jog 2 minutes, walk 1 and repeat for 20 minutes...then a cool down walk...next week I hope to increase to 2.5 minutes jogging and 1 walking.

OOPSIE! My bad...I knew there was someone I missed...sorry JULES:^: :o Don't know how I missed you so I am glad that you posted while I was writing that novel. Well, I did take a break to cook DD a frozen pizza and make me some tuna salad. I was reading your catch up post to Kathy too. Sounds like your dD has a GREAT friend/roomate. I hope they love living in their little bungalow. V thinks I am goofy for saying lunner. I told him well, they have brunch so why not lunner? Lol :lol: V gets a little jealous too sometimes when I spend a lot of time with the kids. He would love to but half the time he is working and can't. I'm glad that he really doesn't mind though because there are times I just want to spend time with the kids alone. That's good though that your DS and DH have become closer. Hope you guys have a great time at the tractor pull and on your motorcycle ride.

Okay, now SUSAN/NYC snuck in here while I was posting to Jules, lol! HI SUSAN/NYC :wave: WTG! Only 1 pound since April is not bad at all! And WTG on weighing in :carrot: You are right...at least you are getting out of the house and doing something physical-that is always good. My youngest son who is in the ARMY told me that's how I should start with jogging...like how you are doing. Of course I have also read that in magazines. Guess I just get lazy and want to just get out there and go full force with the jogging. Knowing that it will never happen that way, lol. While on our walk this morning a girl ran past us and I told DH I wish I could jog. Hated running in High School when I was skinnier and younger. And now that I am older and fatter I wish I could, lol! One day, maybe, lol! Have fun raking! ;)

Hey Cristi,
Cole is will be 4 in October. And the crazy sister I was talking about is SuzyQ and my sweet adorable neices are just like their momma.

When we moved into this house the previous owners had done alot of renovations on this house but they painted the whole house the same color. So we would like to paint a few rooms a different color, but don't know what colors to choose. The carpet is the same throughout the whole house to. I would like to put in laminate flooring. We did put laminate in the kitchen and upstairs in the loft that we have turned into our bedroom.


Jules wow, it sounds like the kids keep you busy even though they have moved out. That will be good for both of them with their present arrangement. Although I do also hope that it will work out for DS and GF with her friend living there. Maybe it will just be for a couple of months until she can save some money, find a different job. What is the job situation like where you live? Right now here, there are so many jobs and not enough people to work. You have to put up with alot of crap from employees because they can quit and move on down the street for more money, and then you can't find anyone to replace them. I am glad that your daughter has such a good friend, it will help her have some fun and start over. Plus it is so nice that you are close to them.

Well I must run, and will chat with you all later.

Kathy

Hiya Kathy!gotcha about the crazy sister and nieces *slaps forehead* :lol: I'm a little slow sometimes, lol! I love color in the house. There was a time that all my walls were white and I would add a border here and there and that was it. But when we got this place I went crazy with the color. The only white room/walls in the house are in Jason's room but that is about to change. It took him 2 1/2 years to choose a color, lol-goofy kid. I thought I had a hard time selecting colors. Woooo, a loft bedroom...that sounds so cool. I bet it is nice. And the laminate floors would be nice there and in the kitchen. We still plan on doing the pergo wood flooring in the kitchen and dining area...not sure when but we will get around to it one day. We've been mainly focusing on finishing outdoors first before coming back inside to finish. Let me tell ya it has been a job this last 2 1/2 years. Can't believe we have been here that long already. So you have a little guy too! I love his name too! My first DH was Coleman and some called him Cole, mostly Chief though. He was American Indian (choctaw) and that started at work and stuck with him. I called him by his first and mn. But I like the name Cole and I bet you have a handsome little guy on your hands.

Well, I was getting ready to sign off and thought I would check back here again. But I am off now...going to go do that load of laundry, vacuum and read my book.

Have a good day!

*&^%#$ - I lost my post!!! Stupid &%$# site.....lol I can usually use the back botton to cut and paste but it was gone...ugh


Ok, Readers Digest Version.....I talked to you all and was witty!

Do you feel satisfied with that?? lol come on Sassy, I am waiting!!

My car is in the shop - $650 to fix. I was 4,000 miles over the warrenty and I drove it and caused further damage on the drum...dang. So, I will just add to my account (Les Schwab) and pay $50 a month - doable, and now Gabster will be safe.

Nephew broke his leg from jumping on the trampoline (sp),,,,,:bravo: on your walking Cristi!!

Jules - what is a tractor pull? Bep - maybe you are sensitive to the Benadryl?? have you bought a different brand of soap?? Can you go to the doctor??
Susan/NYC - GS has such pretty trees!! Great on the 1 pound gain - see you are doing good! Kathy - Hope you go to the picnic! It would be fun....
Michelle - where are you?? Shawna- you with Michelle???

Katy - you painting the house or hiring the job out??

It is sooooo pretty today. I need to go now and enjoy the sun.

chat tonight!!

Just had to share this cantelope smoothie - in case you missed it! Sounds so good,(cut & paste).......,,1/2 ripe cantalope, cut into cubes
1 1/2 cups ff plain yogurt (I used Greek yogurt)
3 TBSP SF vanilla syrup
4 - 6 ice cubes

Whirl all together in a blender til smooth. Makes about 2 servings.


Someone made me a banana one yesterday. Anyway - now I think I need a slurpee....so thirsty from the chips & salsa I was eating. I did wash the van, it is so big....I am going to drive it around a bit until I go pick up the toyota at 5 tonight. ......hmmm, potato salad sounds yummy.....pmsing - so piggie today!!

DH and I got in a big fight-says I do too much for the kids--yesterday he made a big deal about fixing DD's car and wanted to see her--she was comingout today to get it and then he wants to leave early--we go right by her house on the way to our friends so I say let me drive the car and he can talked to her a bit and see the nice paint job--he says okay and then when I call her to tell her we are coming with the car he starts yelling that all I think of is her--he left on the bike without me--dd came for her car and tried to talk me into going to her house--I said no--now DH came back and is being a complete @$$!! Don't feel much like posting maybe I will be back tomorrow.
:(

Hey Ladies.

Kathy - They hook you up to this little thingys they stick all over your head and I beleive they hook you up to a heart rate monitor too. Then you go to sleep, they monitor you and then go over the results with you. Then if you need a machine, they get you set up with one and then you have another sleep study done to be sure your machine works good for you and is all adjusted for you right. The machine blows air to give continous air flow so your airway doesn't close.

Cristina - I know my hub had a sleep study done and it was amazing how many times in the night he stopped breathing! After he got his machine he felt lots better. Now he needs a new mask so he can begin using it again.

Suzy Q - nope sorry not satisfied with that. lmaooooooooooooooo! Smoothie sounds good minus the cantelope! Maybe I can try it with bananas! ;)

Jules - :hug: I hope you and hubby will kiss and make up. :love: We're here if you need to chat.

I hope everybody else is having a great night and will have a Wonderful Sunday! ;)

Jules - I like the new siggy - "chunky dunk" puts it quite well! Hope you and DH patch things up soon.

Sassy and Kathy - My MIL has a machine for apnea...she also did a sleep study and was shocked at what she saw...didn't take any convincing for her to take the machine. She didn't even know she had a problem until she started dating her SO and he, ahem, mentioned that she had a bit of a snoring problem. I had fun teasing her about that one!

Susan - mmm love cantaloupe! I think I need to have some very soon....


Well, I went to a little potluck tonight and just ate myself silly - such good food. Someone brought a pile of homemade sushi and I ate like I hadn't been fed in a week! No one in my house likes sushi and besides it's too expensive, so I never get it - Until tonight! AAAH! Then of course my friend gave me some sour cherry upside down cake - don't ask - it's way too good. SO all in all today is a big bust and WI is day after tomorrow. Will be good tomorrow, I promise!

Ugh...I spent most of my day in a Benadryl stupor. I bought some Clariton that I will try tomorrow.

Chat later...I'm off to bed...yet again. :P

Hi Ya Katy.

Amazing how big of a difference the machine makes. My husband noticed a difference right away. ;)

You like Sushi too? :drool: I just asked in my other thread about a Veggie Sushi Recipe........

Bep.........:hug: I use Alavert, it works great and is non drowsy too. Wish you :goodluck:!! :hug:

G'night

Bep - I guess I am a wuss because I would be at the doctors office demanding ICU care. I hate itching.....have you tried baking soda??? Put little mittens on and maybe that will help with the itching.

Reminds me of that poem....of all those little kittens who have lost their mittens and wasn't the mom cat kind of mean??? ugh.....I can't remember.....

oops, lost my train of thought! sour cherry upside down cake - sounds sinful Katy!!!

Maybe you could use mango Sassy??? Instead of cantelope??? I love mango...*sigh*

Jules - :hug: :hug: :hug: I am sorry - I hope you are ok tonight.....

I better get to bed!!

Good Night Suzy Q!

LOL sounds like the Waltons now doesn't it? lolllllllllll.

Good Night Suzy!
Good Night Bep!
Good Night Jules!
Good Night Katy!
Good Night John Boy! LMAO!

Anywho, I've never tried mango. Never been too much of a fruit fanatic. That is hub. (hee hee I always knew he was a bit fruity!) lmao! :dizzy:

Good night to all of you girls!
Hope you have a beautiful Sunday! :sunny:

Bep - still Hoping you feel better

Jules - Hope everythin is ok :(

The female half of the couple we were suppossed to go with called to see why I wasn't on the back of the bike, so I told her, she wanted me to come up anyway but DH hadn't tried to call so I said no. WHen DH got home we got into another fight because I told her what happenned and it embarrassed him. I slept in the spare room and have to go meet my brother at DS's to move gf at 8:30. DH was planning on being in his garage all day today. We will eventually make up.....

Good morning, good morning, it's time to rise and shine,
Good morning, good morning, I hope you're feeling fine....


I can't remeber the rest of the song--the kids had a tape called Bullfrogs and Butterfiles when they were little and that's one of the songs on it--we still sing that part to each other every now and then!!

Post 100!!! Time to move on over to BIK # 14!!