Hey guys! SO good to be back home! I am exhausted and have only skimmed over the last 7-8 threads, so I'm not making individual replies at this time. I would like to respond to
Michelle's comment:
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since I couldn't seem to get Tina to make any kind of commitment to meet all of us here in the Philadelphia area...
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The reason I didn't make a firm committment is because this vacation was not just for me and Ron....it was entertwined with other people as well and I didn't know exactly where I would be or at what time things were happening. I didn't want to make definite plans and then have them spoiled and have hurt feelings. It was never an issue of not wanting to meet up with you, it was an issue of how could we all work it out? There were only a few things that were in ink. Also, I couldn't seem to find a day that all of us could meet. Either one day would be great for one of you but not good for another, or another day was good for one but terrible for the other. I took both yours and Kat's numbers with me hoping we could work something out. If I hurt your feelings in any way, I apologize. It was not my intention and I think you know that.
The *plan* was that I would meet Kat at the hotel I was staying at in CT....but unfortunately, plans changed.
First off, the car was acting up something horrible. We've had a small oil leak for awhile and it decided it would turn into a BIG oil leak.
To be perfectly honest, the entire time we were gone, we put a total of 56 quarts of oil in the car. NO, that is not a typo. It is a 5 and a 6. We put in 3 cases, 3 - 5 quart jugs and 3 quarts. It was a mess. We left here on Sunday for Maryland, and what was supposed to be a 10 hour trip turned into a 14 hour trip.
The next day, my friend Irene and I left in her car and drove to Jersey Shore, PA to pick up our other friend, Kim. We left around 11:15am that morning and didn't get back till around 9:30pm.
The next day, (Tuesday) Ron, me, Trey and Kim loaded up in my car and we were following our friends...Irene, Jay and Alex. We were all heading up to CT.
(I'd like to mention on a sidenote here, that once I got to Maryland....it was never just me, Ron and Trey. There was always someone else with us or following behind us. I would also like to mention that my phone was on "Extended Service" and I was not even able to dial out or receive calls for at least two days.)
We left very late on Tuesday (2:30pm---Irene's fault because she's slower than Christmas) and arrived in CT around 11:00 that night. The reason I cancelled the reservation at the hotel is because Jay's (Irene's hubby) parents invited us to stay with them in CT and that saved us around 200.00, not having to stay at a hotel and with using all the oil that I hadn't planned on, it certainly helped. I made several attempts to get in touch with Kat and my phone just wouldn't let me through. I had no service in CT at all. I do realize I could have used Jay's parents phone, but I didn't want to use their phone to make a long distance call.
Wednesday morning, we (me, Ron, Trey, Irene, Jay, Alex, Kim and Karen) all left for Thompson Speedway. (Karen, Irene, Kim and I were riding together and then the boys in Irene's car) We spent most the day there and saw Tony....it was awesome! I got some pretty good pics of him and he raced in the feature race as a surprise and won! It was awesome!
So Thursday rolls around and Ron, me, Trey, Kim and Karen head up to NH. This time I am riding with Ron and Trey, but we are following behind Karen and Kim because we have no clue where we are going.
This is the time I finally get some service on my phone and I get my messages from Kat. I am absolutely
devastated that I didn't get to meet up with Kat. It was just a series of unplanned events, getting places too late, having to depend on other people as well as them depending on you and things like that. Don't get me wrong....I had a wonderful time and I loved the friends I met up with. It was just very difficult changing the hotel we were to stay at and having to depend on others. I spoke with Kat about the whole mess and she was very understanding. It made me feel even worse that I missed out on meeting with her. But you guys know us....we are road warriors and we will definitely be in that area again and we will make meeting up with you guys a priority!
Friday, we all headed up to NHIS to watch qualifying. (which got rained out--I might add) We did get to see a lot of drivers in their trailors though and got some pretty good pictures.
Saturday, (plans took another direction) we got up early and left and took Kim home. (the one who lives in PA) Even though it made us have a longer drive, I didn't mind because she is a very special person. It just threw our route a little off, but I'm not sure that I didn't like coming home from PA better. It is some beautiful country. We finally got her home around midnight and then we drove a little further and checked in somewhere on Hwy. 15 South.
Sunday....we got up and drove home. We had several bad experiences with the car, but we drove as fast as we could and tried to not waste any more time than we had to. I'll include a few pictures and will try to catch up with everyone else tomorrow.
I did allow myself to eat what I wanted, but I DID NOT overeat. Also, combining what I ate along with all the walking we did, I probably didn't do so bad after all.
I'm getting off this computer for now....I feel like I've been here forever. Hope you enjoy the photos:
Me and Ron
Me, Irene and Kim
The whole TSOT gang!
Tony!
Karen actually took these pictures with her zoom lens and I thought you might like a gander of Tony in his firesuit...
Yes, I know ladies.
But what can you do?
Well, I'll not answer that question.
Have a wonderful evening.
It's good to be back.
I guess she can just sense that I am stressed out. She is pretty in tune with me, but for that to be the first remark of the day --- UGH!
Still Keeping Up!!!
I burned hubby's breakfast. Of course it wouldn't have happened if he didn't just sit there like a king waiting to be served. Granted he had to fill out this bill I need to send today, but I've been bugging him since Friday about it. Why do I have to pick up the slack when he procrastinates? 
Drives me nuts. So I told him that next time when he can see I'm running around like crazy trying to pack his lunch and make his breakfast he can check on breakfast himself. 
Well, I have a bunch of baking to do today. First off is banana bran muffins. (Before the bananas grow legs and run away. 
Eek!!) Then on to bread. Want to get started before it starts getting hot. Right now I'm still cold because we got the house so chilly last night. Good jump on keeping the house cool for the day though.
today????
as you are mine! I am so grateful for your constant companionship! It makes my day!
, that is what happens to me when emotions start running amuck that is the first thing I want to do
, fortunately I have been able to refrain..you can do it...we know you can!!
Not staying to post, but I just heard a commercial for Oprah and it's "Great Weightloss Stories". I have no idea if it's a repeat or something new, just thought I'd mention it in case anyone cares.
No complaints here, though....
Actually, I am starting to feel a little better. I just need to take control of my emotions instead of letting them get me depressed! One of my biggest challenges right now is my hubby --- I really want him to start getting healthy with me. I get so frustrated when I am running around the house doing everything, working out, running errands and he is at home playing computer games. He works very hard and makes a good living for us, and I am very understanding and know that the computer is his way of blowing off steam after a long day at work. But I wish he would make some time to take care of himself and do some little things around the house. I need to have a good heart to heart with him. 
Hi everyone!
and
I did find out some good news-my thyroid is o.k., but my TSH is LOW. The Dr. is putting me on Synthroid. Hopefully that will help with my weight loss and energy levels.
