Oh sure. I saw there were only 2 posts since the last time I was here and figured I'd have time to zip through them before I write my post. Little did I know one of them was one of Ms. Sassy's famous posts! :lol: Love ya, girl!

Kolika, welcome and fear not. As Sharon said, we shall not disappear! Come by often. Love to hear from you.

Well, girls, last night I walked into my hairdresser and told her "I need a change!!" And that's what I got. She took off at least 3 inches, added some layers, razored a bit, trimmed a bit, thinned a bit. I'm ... puffy!! (Well, my HAIR is anyway! :o ) I admit to a "What have I done!?" moment this morning but, for the most part, I love it. I've gotten rave reviews so far this morning too.

Know what else? I had some time before my appt. last night so I went shopping. Took 2 pairs of pants into the dressing room, tried them on, came out for a smaller pair, tried it on, came out for an even smaller size.... WOOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!! I don't look exactly like a supermodel just yet but.... :smug:

As I sit here, I'm listening to a commercial on the radio about how you can lose 10 pounds in 2 days. It's called the 48 Hour Cyclone Diet. Um, just who are these people trying to kid!?!? :mad: And all this for only $29.95 or something. Scary.

Well, I have to go, I guess. Rich has been planning all sorts of "projects" for the weekend. It's so rare that we both have a couple days off together and usually I'm the planning one. But I can help him rewire some outlets and organize the basement without getting into too much trouble ... I think. Watch the headlines girls!

If I don't get to check back in, hope you all have a great weekend!
Much love, Jo

Good Morning
 

Jo, that Cyclone Diet might work, if you didn't mind sitting on the toilet for two days! LOL Where else is that weight going to go?
Sometimes I want to lose so bad I might be tempted to try anything! Your new hairdo sounds great! Toss your hair, hold your head up high and strut your skinny behind all over the workplace. Show it off girl!

I'm supposed to go out for lunch today with some friends but it has turned out to be cold and windy. The weatherman has promised some rain too. Don't think I really want to go now. Would rather curl up in my flannel PJ's and imbroidery on some pillowcases I'm making for my oldest daughter in California.

As for my youngest daughter, still no word....... My son is threatening to murder my grandaughter! He has forgotten all the dumb things an eleven year old can do. (Like purple marker marks on the dining table, wet towels thrown on the bathroom floor, dirty clothes thrown on the floor instead of the hamper.) Now he understands why I nagged at him when he was that age! LOL

Welcome to Kolila! This is a wonderful group. You gotta love us!

CJ, where's our Queen? Sure miss your posts. I know you're busy. Should be getting too cold to work on your house. maybe we'll be seeing more of you soon?

Carolyn, THIRTY POUNDS!, Look at me, I'm green with envy! You go girl!

Where is Sandi and Gail and Chrissy? I'm back now, come on out of hiding and post again.

Sassy Sharon, you are such an inspiration for me! What would The Thin Group be without you? You brighten my days with your posts. Love you!

Still haven't gotten the courage to step on the scale. I know it's gonna be a shocker! Want to save myself the possibility of a heart attack! Is that a good excuse, or what?

This cooking fpr one is no fun at all. Think I'll stock up on Healthy Choice meals and salad mixings, make some vegetable soup, eat to my heart's content and maybe in a month or so I'll work up enough nerve to get back on the scale! LOL

Hugs, Judy

Thanks for the welcome!!!
I am originally for west side of Indianapolis (by Ben Davis), the in middle school moved to Lebanon Indiana. So I'm a transplant, lived in Hawaii, California, Tennessee, Florida and lastly here in Kentucky.

Sharon, I think Columbus is a lovely clean town. We camped at Ceraland park a month ago and had a wonderful time, then we went over to see John Anderson. You guys should be having a lot festivals with Brown County up there!!!

My husband told me about that 10lbs in 2 days. I told him I didnt think that would even work if all you drank was water and exercised all day---because we'd be passed out before the second day!!!

It's Friday--and at least I ate a healthy Sub sandwich--however then it's time to go home. That's usually were I get it. Eating late and my family loves all the hot wings, pockets, potato chips, then we had two birthdays and I still haven't made the second cake which my daughter wants. ARRRGGGHHH.

Well I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend (the weekends hurt me too never know where I will end up eating or what!!)

Nice meeting everyone!!!

hello there, I have loitered round your thread for ages now,even joined your Labour day challenge (didn't finish) I was a bit scared to post as you seemed so close but I have seen how you have welcomed Kolika so I thought I would try, can a Brit who has reached a plateau that she can't seem to get past join in.

Mornin all! Here we are back at the cabin again - got here yesterday afternoon. Probably be here most of this month - then home to pack for our trip to Kansas in November for our daughter's wedding (with a nice stop along the way to Sharon's for a few days) can't wait! (for both - the stay with Sharon and to see our daughter again)!! I'm just getting over the flu - got hit with it this last week - not fun! Had a lot of running around to do while home, and believe me, that was really a chore to get done! I didn't lose any more at WW weigh-in on Thursday, so am still only 13 lbs down. I had better get really serious now if I am going to get down 7 more lbs before the wedding! Am I dreaming or what?!!

Sharon:
We may not have to go dress shopping after all ... I ordered a couple things from QVC - one dress I already have and it's really pretty and it fits too! and am waiting for another outfit to get here probably this week - I may be bring them both and having to have opinions on which one to wear! Still have to get hubby to the suit shop for a new suit! That is like pulling teeth! LOL - Time is running out for things to get done to be ready for this wedding when we are up here at the cabin full time! He is suppose to fly (fly - i said fly!!! - don't like that idea at all!) to Maine with a friend to look at his friend's firetruck that is being refurbished the last weekend in October! I will be a nervous wreck I think until he is back home safe and sound!

Kolika:
A big welcome to this group! I know you will like it here -we are all one big happy family and there is always room for more! And I promise you we won't "dissappear". Some of us do for a while, but always come back ... but there is always someone here to keep the home fires burning ... we're like glue - we "stick"!!! Do you want me to add your stats to our weekly update thread? Then you just have to let me know any changes by Thursday of each week as I post (or try to) the changes on Friday. Look down the list, it's under Thin Group Weekly Updates. Anyway, welcome and post often with us.

Cherrycoke:
Welcome back! I wondered where you dissappeared to - I remember you posting briefly on the challenge thread but then you dissappeared! Glad to see you are back and please stay and post often with us. You will love this group - they are the best! And don't be afraid of us please! We do not bite!

Blunder:
I'm here Judy - thanks for asking. I haven't posted as often as I don't seem to have the time because of our building up here at the cabin. But, thank heavens, I do have a computer up here so I can keep in touch with you all and my family. I am a computer addict I think! I wil try to take the time to post more often - sometimes I read but don't post. I am so glad to hear you posting with us tho ... don't worry about that dumb ole scale for now Judy ... just get situated with yourself right now - the healthy choice dinners sound like a good idea to me. Sorry you didn't get to go to dinner with your friend - that would have been good for you. Well, your're back posting with us - and "That's a Good Thing"!

Chrissy:
Thank you so much - I got the pics you sent me of you and Gail and I will get them up on the website ASAP - only one problem. I can't get my @home mail (because it's cable) from this computer and I forgot to forward them to my north account, so will have to wait until I get home again ... But I will get them in as soon as I can ok? I am so jealous of your getting to meet Gail! She's soooooo sweet isn't she?

Well, gotta go, gotta go, gotta go go go..... a big hello to everyone I did not address (sorry) but just know that I am thinking of you all!!! Talk to ya soon.

Love, CJ
Well, hello to everyone else -

IT'S SNOWING!
 

Just wanted to let you all know we are having our first snowfall here in Gaylord! It is snowing - big flakes!!!!! Doesn't look like much work gonna get done here so ... hubby just suggested we go see our daughter in Traverse City and on the way home we stop at "the casino" .. sounds like a winner to me!

OK ... just wanted to let you know .... hee hee

Love, CJ

hi!!

Been having a couple of crummy days.

Friday, I was babysitting a friends two kids while she was training at a new job (watched them most of week), and thur. and fri had them from 9:30 to around 3:30. The boy is in kindergarden, so I had to take him to school both days, and then get him from the bus stop. Don't mind, but it just throws everything off for the day. Not used to it. Plus, my friend would call about every 15 min. from work, and then wanted to know if I would stop at her house before taking her son to school to make sure she unplugged the curling iron, oh, and grab her a book while I'm there and bring it to her along with a lg. iced tea. Her door was locked, so when I took her drink to her, she's like "oops, forgot to leave the key. Don't forget to get the book." I know I could of said no, but I feel like such a crum. The prob is the hotel she works at is on the north side of town, his school on the south side, and she and I kinda live in the middle, but about 10 blocks from each other (5 blocks this way, 5 that way kind). He has to be at school at 11:45, and Hannah had therapy at 1:00 then his bus drops him off at 2:30. I never thought about the time frame and am surprised I got any of it done.

THEN--had a chiropractor appt. at 3:30. Never have been to one before (had a general pract. who did back adjustments, though), and from my understanding I was going to get an adjustment that day. Also, picked this one only because he was the only "primary care" one on my ins. and ins. would pay better. That usually means a normal $10 co-pay (at least that is what the ins. lady said is for consulatations/exams--not for the adjustments). So, I go, fill out the paper work. I tell them I have fibromyalgia, which explains some of the achyness I have, and he talks with me, and examines me. Wants to see the x-rays I had back in Dec. 2000 after having a fender-bender (was rear ended) and some whip last. He REFUSES to do new x-rays, and refuses to do an adjustment without any x-rays. Then proceeds to tell me my current sore neck/middle back is from the wreck, and he pretty sure I don't have fibro. at all. All the hip pain, knee pain, stiff muscles just related to wreck. There are other symptoms I have that goes along with the firbromyalgia. I try telling him, but he doesn't want to hear any of it, except the pain part. Plus, I try to tell him that off and on over 15 yrs. I have had these kind of aches and pains in my neck and back, and an adjustment or two, or so does the trick. I used to be a nurses aide, and did a lot of lifting. That is why my back would bother me occasionally. I couldn't always pinpoint what started it at times, just would occasionally hurt. Anyway, my daughter weighs 30 lbs, loves to climb on me, and I love to play/rough house with her. I told him I felt this is what's causing it. Basically he told me he's the expert, not me, and I have a serious problem that is going to take time (and $$$$) to fix. I know it's out pretty good, but nothing worse than I've had before. I felt if he would of only listened. . .

Then, I'm checking out in a stunned state, and let them make another appt. for me on Mon (which I'm cancelling), and the woman tells me the charge is $40. She doesn't know what my ins. will pay, and they require pay. in full, and then re-imburse after ins. pays there part, or put it towards future visits. This is my ins. primary care dr. for chiropraters, and they don't know what the ins. pays?? If I go "out of network" I pay my $150 deduct. first, then ins. pays 80/20. In network, $10 for cons./exam, and then 85/15. She's not wanting to listen, and says they (ins.)pay only 70%, anyway. Well, if she knew that, then why not just charge me 30% or $40, (which would of been $12) and then reimburse if different?? I was in too much shock, disbeliefe, and anger to fight with her, so just paid it. When I got home, a friend suggested a different chirop. so I called them, explained EVERYTHING (was on phone for 1/2 hr with them), and they set up a FREE consultation (and maybe a brief exam). Explained right up front the cost, and how much my ins. pays (usually--they said sometimes it's different but most part 80/20 after deductalbe is met) and have a payment plan.

Isn't it amazing, they are not "in the network" and they know more than the one who is?? I'm calling my ins. company Mon. and asking them to explain again how much I was supposed to pay. After talking to them, I am going to this dr. office and DEMAND they call the ins. com. right then, and (hopefully) get some of my money back. I'm also going to file a complaint to my ins. com. about them (I read it somewhere in the handbook that if I'm charged different that supposed to be, I can do this). And then cancel my appt. (it's at 4:30, and my cons. with the other one is at 2:00. I'm tempted to cancel after I talk to doc. #2).

I know I am not an expert, but I have had these probs. off and on since I was 16. I have pulled back muscles before, thrown my back out, been in two rear end collisions, and have had whip lash twice. Nothing feels different_--except having the fibromyalgia with the sore back. The fibro. hasn't been bothering me much, until it turned chilly this week. My back has been hurting for about 3 weeks. I know the difference!!

Do you think I'm just being stupid??

now, for today (or should I say yesterday now). Anyway, on to Sat.

Got woke up this morning by MIL calling to let us know hubby's uncle died this morning. He had pacrietic (sp?) cancer, and was told he had one/two yrs. left. Unfortunatly, it's only been since Feb he was diagnosed. we knew it was coming, just thought he had a few more months.

This is bringing back all the memories, and grieving,etc of my Grandma. It's been about 4 1/2 months since she died, and it's almost like it just happened all over again. I know Chad wants me to go with him to the funeral as he doesn't handle death and funerals well (i know it's not easy, but he just plain goes crazy with it), and he depends on me so much to get him through this. Am I going to be able to handle it?? I pray God will give us the strenth to get through this. Also, I know if I don't go, his mom and dad will just absolutely drive him even battier that day.

This afternoon, Chad and I go grocery shopping, spend alot more money than budgetted (he thought I set some money back that he asked me to, I thought he understood that was his whole paycheck minus house payment and light bill). Anyway, due to crossed wires, etc. nothing else is getting paid. Chad needed clothes desperatly, so I'm not going to get too upset (it's hard to find clothes his side at second hand stores). He's down to about 2 or 3 pair of pants that don't have "fat people syndrome" as he calls it (where the middle of the pants get rubbed through). Anyway, we start getting mad at each other, and we got nasty. we spent the rest of the afternoon and most of the evening mad at each other. We finally sat down and figured out where everything went. We may not be happy with what we did, but realize it's both our faults now.

Well, now that I'm done letting this off my chest, there is good news.

When I got weighed fri. I was at 224 1/2. I have been at 230 the last few times I weighed, so that was an unexpected and nice surprise!!!!

Going to go. I'm sure i've taken up my share of the board :^:

Kim

I know, it me again. Just forgot another gripe about Sat.

My friend, whose kids I watched this week, called me from work today. Asked me if I would come to the hotel, pick up a maid (a person I don't know) and take her to get her something to eat, and take her home. Said this girl is preg. and hasn't eaten all day. Told her I couldn't because the store I was going to closed at 6, and it was 15 till 5, but I would stop at a fast food place and get the girl something and bring it too her. Next I know, they were asking me to just get her a Mello Yello and bring it too her. They both sounded a little peeved when I didn't want too do that, and wasn't going to do that. The maid got mad at my friend because I couldn't/wouldn't take her. I Found out she wanted to do grocery shopping, not just get something to eat, and not at the store I was going to. Like I said, I didn't have the time if I wanted to go to Aldis before it closed. Prob. is hotel on north side, store on south side, I'm in the middle.

I love my friend like she was my sister, but after this week, I almost feel if I never set eyes on her again, it wouldn't hurt my feelings.

Also, how do I explain to her when she asks why I don't let her watch Hannah, that I don't trust her to keep an eye on her. Hannah eat everything (because of her probs. is worse than the average two year old) and my friends apt. is an absolute mess. Makes me look like Martha Stewart, and I definatly am not!! Hannah has found stuff on her floor before, and choked. Bad enough that my friend had to take action to get it out of her throat. Anyway, how do I do this without hurting her feelings, and totally ruining our friendship???:?:

Kim

P.S. Really leaving this time!!!!:lol:

a quick hello ...
 

Just wanted to say hello - sorry, it has to be a quick one - only have a minute then got to go. We did have snow here on Saturday! We had almost 4 inches on top of our 5th wheel awning! I kid you not! Its all gone now tho .. warming up and is a beautiful fall day here today. Did n't do too bad at the casino Saturday ... spent $60 and won $100 - so $40 ahead! Went last nite too ... (are we bad or what)?? I won $50 and Dick won $300! He spent 20 and I spent 40 so we are $290 ahead this time! Today, we are staying home and getting work done here at the cabin!

I heard from Peggy (Sweet Tooth) and she says to give you all her regards and she will be back the week after next ...

Got to go --- will stay longer next time.

Love, CJ

Hi All, I haven't forgotten any of you. Have been working lots and then had a computer crash. I will write more on my day off this week. Love and miss you all...Sandi

:wave: Hi!

Finally, today is almost over. Today was Chad's uncles funeral. I am emotionally and physically drained. :( I'm also relieved it's over with.

Other than that, nothing else to really talk about. Been dealing with family for two days, and now wanting to go to sleep so bad, but Hannah won't give up and go to sleep, herself. Chad has been in bed since about 7 (Took some nerve pills his dr. prescribed for him). Chad is not one to show emotion well, and he just doesn't except death. Doesn't ever want to think about it. Almost pretends it didn't happen. I'm not looking foward to when he finally allows himself to think about this. His unlce was like a second father to him. He probably spent as much time at that house growing up as he did at his own home.

I think I will end this, as I feel I'm only rambling.

I am so glad I have this place to share my feelings, and my good friends who will listen.

Kim :)

Hi Everyone!!!
I was just curious what kind of diet everyone is on. I notice some of you are on WW. I tried counting calories, then the Atkins diet-which was hard for me because I am such a bread eater.

I am really trying to eat one plate, not go for seconds. Chew longer, drink 2 glasses at a meal. And I eat lots of salads. I finally found an italian dressing at 15 calories a tsp that I actually like. But like always-the family discovered it and now they are eating it and leaving the regular one for me!!! I really think I'm eating better. I don't stuff myself anymore. If I feel full, I stop. (boy, you think that wouldn't be hard).

Now, the hard part. I got to find time to exercise and now the clocks are going back soon. Which is always hard for me to get out of bed!!

Mavis, I am so glad I gave you inspiration to join!! Now I feel great that I posted!!!;) Also great that I have some new to the thread!

CJ-snowing??? Goodness, I like the snow just not the cold. Growing up in the flat farm lands in Indiana, I still remember how the wind would whip over the fields and chill one to the bone. Even though I am about 2 1/2 hours away from Indy. It's still warmer down here, plus I have lots of trees and valleys to stop the wind. We go visit my parents-my husband works outside and always says he likes it in the winter better to work-that was until he experience that wind in Indy. Wish you well on the wedding. I did a 50 year Golden anniversary for my parents-and that was a lot of work!!!

Kim - personally I think you friend takes advantage of you. If you really don't want to do it and don't have the time, you shouldn't feel oblige to answer her call all the time. I would just say "gosh I really love to but don't have the time, I am really busy" and then don't say what you did. My mother in law would do that to me-drove me crazy. I'd go to the store ask her if she wanted something-it was always a certain store-if it wasn't on my way I'd get it if not I'd tell her no and then wait to I got back to send me somewhere else. She's tried many times to make me get her groceries, I tell her only if she'd go with me. (if I went and did it she'd complain that I got the wrong things). --I have really wacky wacky in-laws, so have lots of wacky wacky in-law stories!

Hi to Jello, Sandi, Cherrycoke, Brite, CH and Blunder! I'm slowly trying to remember everyone so please bare with me in my awkward stage!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!

:dizzy:

Small Successes
 

Does anyone remember when we had a thread about small successes a while back? Well, I've been thinking about that a lot. Like the time I ate a couple of M&M's and was kicking myself until I stopped and thought about it. I ate "seven" M&M's. Before, I would have eaten SEVENTY!!! That's a small success.

Today, I happened to spot a menu from a local restaurant lying in our cafeteria. It had an entire page devoted to desserts. I looked over the fudge brownie sundaes and the cheesecakes and the apple tarts with ice cream. And WAS NOT TEMPTED!!! Normally, my mouth would have been watering. And who knows? Maybe if I went and looked at it again, I would be tempted. But just that one time, I wasn't. A small success.

How about you guys? :)

Kolika, your plan sounds excellent. It's amazing what eating slower and lots of water, etc. can do. And I'm with you as for exercising in the morning. I made the mistake of getting an electric blanket and boy is it tough to climb out of my nice warm bed in the morning!

Kim, you come here and "ramble" any time you want. That's what we're here for. I'm sorry you're going through such a rough time. But I agree with Kolika. Look your friend in the eye and say "I love you and I want to help you out but I will not be taken for granted."

CJ, if you read this before Sunday, please send some of those money winning vibes my way!

I'm worrying about the airport and waiting in line and possibly missing the plane more than the flight or anything else. I even had a dream that we weren't allowed to carry car keys onto the plane so we put them in the luggage and then the luggage made the flight and we missed it. We couldn't get to Vegas but couldn't go home without car and house keys either. So we stayed at the airport while our luggage had a lovely vacation in Las Vegas. Oh brother. :rolleyes:

Have to go. I'm babysitting the switchboard here and it keeps ringing. The nerve of people calling while I'm trying to post! Humph!

Have a good one!
Much love, Jo.

Hi :wave:

Well, I am so proud of myself. My friend (the one I was complaining about this weekend), came over last night to see how we were. She asked if I minded if she stayed to watch Judging Amy (I have sat. tv, and she doesn't have anything so doesn't get that channel). I looked at her and told her I didn't want company. I actually said no to her, and felt okay about it. I usually feel guilty for saying no to anybody. I was angry that she would even ask if she could come over considering I just told her Chad was in bed, and we had the funeral and stuff yesterday, but didn't tell her that. I figured being honest with her and telling her I didn't want com. was good. I was planning on recording it anyway, so I'm going to loan her the tape after I finally sit down and watch it.

kolika and jello-thanks for the support and advice. As you can tell above, I actually listened!!!

Now, for more good news. This was fellowship night for our class at church, which usually means plenty of junk food. I had only one small brownie, and some doritos tonight. (one of those small paper plates, like saucer size). I didn't even go back for seconds!! And brownies are my all time favorite thing!!!! I know it probably helped that I actually ate before church tonight, instead of after, but that usually doesn't stop me from pigging out on anything chocolate. Hannah has been so clinging and grouchy today, and my way of handleing stess is eating, so I feel I've done well. Now, if I could only stop with the pop, and start on water, that would be something.

Going to go and watch West Wing, and rock Hannah. She is climbing all over me and the computer desk, so I guess she's wanting some attention:lol:

Till next time,

Kim

Hey ho guys!
 

Hey guys,
Wow this is great we picked up a couple of new members in our club. First Kolika than cherrycoke/Mavis. This is so wonderful to have you both here. You will love this wild and crazy group. We will all lose together. :cool:

Jello-Yes I have heard of the Cyclone diet too. I saw it in my local drug store here. I think it may be just like that Hollywood Diet that comes in a bottle too. I think it may be just too good to be true. I mean you may lose weight, but I'll just bet as soon as soon as you go back to eating normally-BAM back it comes again. LOL I wouldn't try it but to each his or her own I always say. Awwww I'll just bet your new do looks great on you. You must look so cute.

Judy-Hey I am so glad you posted again and it sounds like you are getting to be the old Judy once again, even though you have been through so much this past year. Thanks for the kind words about me. I too feel that this group would not be the same either without our Judy. I always enjoy your posts and miss you when you are gone for a while. Good idea on the Healthy Choice dinners. I too have a freezer full of them, those, Weight Watchers and Lean Cuisine too. They are just great for me cause there is not the chance that I will have seconds and thirds and so on when I eat them. They are pretty good arn't they? Soon you will be right headed in the right direction again. YOU GO GIRL!

Kolika-Hey wow you used to live in Indy by me? Man I love Ben Davis High, they sure have an awesome band there. My 4 kids were all in band so if I know your town it is usually cause I have seen the band perform at competitions. LOL You have been to our fair town of Columbus eh? Wow that is great. Yes Ceraland is a great place to camp as is Brown County with all those hills they have. Is your real name Kokika? That is an interesting name I think. I like your plan for losing weight too. Hang in there, you are really trying hard weight wise. All you can do is you best and if you have a not so good day just get right back on track cause one day is not going to do you in. Just remember to take things one day at a time and you will do well. You asked what program everyone is on? I am on Weight Watchers and really like the program. It sounds like you and Mavis/Cherrycoke are old buddies. Did you know each other before? I am glad she joined and you inspired her to join up with us.

cherrycoke-So glad you have joined our merry group Mavis. I know you had posted with us in the Thanksgiving Challenge and really wanted you to come on over here with the rest of us and you did. You said you were a Brit-hey we love Brits especially around here. The Brits and the Americans have been joining forces kicking Osama Bin Ladens guys butts in Afganistan eh? Now nothing to get scared about here, like CJ says we don't bite at all. LOL I know you are happy you posted with us and I for am glad too to have you with us.

CJ-My gosh you have snow there already? I am NOT ready for snow yet. LOL Sorry you didn't have a loss at you WW meeting, but I know you are glad you didn't gain though. I wish you all the best for losing those 7 more pounds for you daughters upcoming wedding. I can't wait till we see each other, I miss ya. Dick is flying to Maine? Why don't you tag along too? It might be fun. I have always wanted to go to Maine.

Kim-I am so proud of you for being able to say no to you friend. I too feel that she takes advantage of your friendship and asks you to go above and beyond what she should expect you to do. Now that you have been able to say no to her once it should get easier the next time. If she gets hurt feelings over you saying no, than maybe you can sit her down and tell her how you feel. If she is a friend she will understand and she may not even realize that some of the things she is asking is an impostiton on you and she is not being fair to you. As far as Hannah going over to her house, I would just not let Hannah go over there if that is the way you feel. Just don't ask her anymore that's all. Your daughters health and welfare have to come first. There is nothing more important than her. Good luck!

Sandi-Hey there, glad you posted and you sure are a busy busy girl arn't you? Post again and let us know more about what you have been doing.

Gail-Hey girlfriend, Miss you lots and lots and hope that you are doing well. Hope you come back soon when the time is right for you. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{GAIL}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Chrissy-Hi there Sister in law. I was happy you called on my dear brother Rick's 2 yr anniversary of his death. I can't believe that is has been 2 whole years can you? I miss him so much and know you do too. He was such a good husband and a great brother to me too. I loved talking to you on Oct 5th, thanks so much for the phone call. I am happy to hear that you are doing so well with you school. You sure are doing well and will have you degree as a programmer before you know it. I am sure proud of you and love you much.

Well I have been doing well in the weight loss department. I lost another 2.8 lbs this week so that .4 lb gain last week didn't hurt too bad. So now I have lost over 36 lbs and this time I am going all the way down where I want to be. So I will keep on doing my best to get there. So onward and downward. :rolleyes:

On Saturday Ken and I are going to Fort Walton Beach, Florida to see my daughter Tracy who is in the Air Force and stationed there. She is graduating from Leadership School on this Tuesday, she got a promation to Staff Sargent and also re-enlisted for another 4 years. There will be a dinner/awards ceromony with all the big wigs there. So we will be a couple of proud parents and she is sooo happy that we will be able to be there with her that night. It will be great to see her again and maybe to take a dip in the Gulf Of Mexico again. But don't worry I just go up to my ankles I love it there and hope that the weather is good while we are there. It has been raining constantly here and has been getting colder every day here. I will post when we come back and will miss you guys much.

Love ya, Sassy Sharon :wave: