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I will rent something tomorrow - I should do it today - but stupid me will give him yet another chance
I'm sure he will enjoy picking me up from work, taking Zach for his contact training session (which I scheduled for the time when I'm off early on Monday's and the last available before break is over) and waiting the hour until that is done and then hauling him home - he'll lost at least two hours0 -
Marla- Men can be such a pain! Next time just tell him you're having it done by a trained mechanic, end of story! Russ said he could put our new front and garage door hardware (knobs, locks, etc.) on himself. He did so but the front door handle is coming off and cold air is seeping through. Same for the back door. In addition he put a hole in the door where it shouldn't be because he screwed up. I wasn't as mad about the hole because we do need a new front door. However, now the cold air is blowing in and I have taped the openings to cut down on the heat loss and air coming in. Looks tacky and I have no idea when we will get a new door and when he will "fix" the hardware. Would have been easier to hire a locksmith and have it done right. If we have to invest in new hardware I will be ticked because it is not cheap. Venting over...feel your pain!
Shirley- Did you go skiing again? Love your picture. Good for you getting on track immediately
School was not called off. Wind chills not severe enough. I had 4 appointments spread throughout the day so never went to the office. I worked out of Caribou Coffee and my car in between visits. Lighter day tomorrow...
Have a nice evening!
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This morning it was -26C with the wind chill. That's -14.5F. It was COLD!!!! I wore several layers into work. About the only part of my skin that was exposed to the air was my forehead as my hat didn't come down that far!0
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hello mega negative wind chill -here too - tad bit brrrrr
I don't know what I threatened that finally worked (it has seriously been four years) although the undriveable thing is new - but he took it to an actual shop this morning. Who knows how long it will be out - I personally would have chosen one of the dealers who may have charged a bit more - but they have shuttles/rides but whatever he at least seems to done trying to do it 'cheap.' I'm still furious/angry/hurt (it's always my stuff that suddenly makes him worry about how much things cost) - but am trying to let it go - I must remember that I am getting what I want and not focus on the errrrrggggghhhh it took to get there. I'm not there yet.
Jenny - MEN! (throws hands in air)
Seems like we are all in for some bitter weather for awhile - stay warm sassy ones
My doc office just recently added some eletronic portal and I emailed yesterday about still not feeling well - he sent an email that maybe some estrogen cream because the symptoms sometimes mimic post menopause issues. I'm like - well that's fine and I'm willing to try about anything - but I haven't been through menopause dude remember? Of course I never heard back if he was calling that in or what - so still squirming
today was my teams Christmas food day (we waited till now due to schedule conflicts over the holidays) and I forgot because I was so upset last night - plenty of food though - I tried to stay somewhat ok - ate taco soup (although I did NOT skip the fritos) and one piece of tortilla roll up and one piece of peanut cluster. Not great - not horrible.
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Hi All,
A busy day for me, what I had planned kept getting pushed to later in the day. A nice long talk with my friend from London, ON. Still trying to get caught up from the holidays slowly.
I need to do more cleaning tomorrow and I should be done.
Izzy is back with his mom and all cat stuff is put away.
I must admit he was pretty good this time. No problems.
My back has been acting up again, I did some leg raises and it pulled on my back.
My bad, my chiropractor said I should not do them. I thought I was helping my core,
not so much.
Went to see my cousin who just got out of the hospital and the diagnosis isn't good.
He starts radiation tomorrow. I can't believe another family member, this is on my Dad's side of the family.
Day 2 of South Beach and it is going okay until my cousin's wife gave us some doughnuts
and coffee tonight.
Tomorrow back at it.
Have a good evening,
Shirley
Its 10F and man its cold.0 -
I didn't get a chance to check in yesterday. Busy at work trying to organize. I had a killer head ache and had a hard time focusing. My headache continued all night and woke me up. Probably a combination of weather change (extreme wind chills coming in), not enough fluids, and sinus. I forgot to call in to a teleconference last night for a committee I'm on because I was so focused on hearing if school was cancelled today due to windchill. We are cancelled! Yay! I had leg cramps and head ache in the night. I've had water, ate a Clementine and will drink more fluids with breakfast. I'm using peppermint oil to make the headache go away and help my sinus stuff. It's working. I've had too much ibuprofen lately so trying essential oils first.
Shirley- sorry about your cousin and your back stuff. When it rains it pours. You've had a lot of loss this past year. It has to let up soon I hope.
Ang- good for you for bundling up. I should be more careful covering exposed skin. I usually have a hat, mittens and my coat. I can't find my cuddle duds. If I'm out for activity I will wear a face mask but don't typically go outside in this weather if not necessary.
Marla- glad you are getting your car fixed. It shouldn't have to be so hard. Good job on your choices at the party. You didn't over do it so that's a success!
Hi Amy and L!
Breakfast is calling...
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Jenny - Hope your headache goes away. I LOVE Clementines! I'm eating my second one of the day right now.
Shirley - Hope things go well for your cousin.
It's a few degrees warmer today, but not much! It's still frigid out. I"m ready to pack my bags and move to some place warmer! I've decided that since my sinuses are acting up, and the Clariton clears it up better then Benadryl, it must be my allergies acting up. Since I can't figure out what the allergies are reacting to I figured it was the cold. The means I need to move some place warmer! (Either that or since the people I rent from had a real tree, it's possible the smell got through to the basement where I am, and I am reacting to that. Though the tree has been gone for a week now)
It's supposed to snow a little today, about 5cm. (2in) Hasn't started yet. It will be the first snow the actually really stays. It snowed on Sunday but that turned to rain and it's basically gone.
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buhbuhbuhbrrrrrr - school cancellations are very rare here in town - the town doesn't bus at all - so the only ones that close are the 'country' schools. In the 18 years I've been here I think there have two closings. It's always funny listening to people gripe about the not closing - like they haven't lived here all their lives and already know it - and like they would n't have to come to work anyway b/c the plants are always open.
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How is your rash doing L? Jenny - hope your headache is better. I have never tried peppermint oil - I may have to give it a whirl - me and headaches (and others) have me crunching down way to many ibu I know.
Shirley - so sorry to hear about the poor news in your family. Sometimes it feels like it's nothing but bad - but I think you have a wonderful family network and awesome friends to lean on and love. Huggles!
First Varsity ball game tomorrow night. Woot! Zach should be first five - anxious, excited, nervous to see how they do. The team definitely won't be as strong as last year (only lost one - plus the invite to Nationals) - so I hope they will find their strengths quickly and like I tried to want Zach to do with soccer - be a leader since they are pulling up kids from 6th since they are short 8th graders and show them how to play like you want them to - don't let Shane spiral down into his default of pushing and yelling - there will definitely be losses this year - I just hope they have fun, show good sportsmanship (SHANE) and grow. And win a few. Because well - winning :>)0 -
Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler!! (Let the Good Times Roll!!) We are officially in Mardi Gras Season. WooHoo! 40 days of parades, King Cake, balls, royalty, and over the top fun.
The Artic Blast has reached Louisiana! I know I have absolutely no room to talk about how cold it is with the wind chill after reading y'alls temps, but this southern girl does not like it!! The kids have a "warm winter free dress day" tomorrow because of the cold. Our girls have only skirts in the normal dress code so I'm glad they are using some sense. Ang, you may find it very comfortable here.
Pearl and I have been going on two mile walks this week. My pace is MUCH slower than my norm and Pearl isn't too happy about it. I've had to do a little more tugging than I'd like. Hopefully in a few weeks we'll start running again. Feels good to be outside though (well up until tonight).
Yay on the mechanic, Marla! So are you renting in the meantime? Good luck to Zach. We had our second loss tonight. The first was last night and deserved it. Tonight we stayed ahead until the last quarter and lost by 1. It was a heartbreaker. I just recently got fitted for contacts for the first time. I don't know that I'll get the hang of putting them in/taking them out. I can't tell if I'm putting them in inside out or not. How do kids manage???
Shirley, I hope your back gets to feeling better. This reminds me, what did your husband learn from his tests weeks back? (I'm sure you posted it while I was out of pocket)
How does it look for tomorrow, Jenny. Will there be school or no school? I always have enjoyed the unscheduled days off -- as long as I continued to get paid. The rash is lingering. I guess it will take a while to clear because of the location. It is constantly covered so I'm sure the body heat isn't helping. I'm not going as crazy because of it so it's improved.
Ang, those temperatures would keep in hibernation, I do believe! I've always been curious, how do you protect your eyes in such extreme cold?
Besides walking, cleaning out the fridge, a quick trip to the pharmacy, and a basketball game, I've laid around all day and ready for bed! It is going to be so hard to go back to work full time. I went in for a few hours yesterday and decided, nope! Not ready for it. I had planned to work 2 half days this week, 3 next, and then return full force the following. I just may take my full 6 weeks.
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L - I don't protect my eyes. Not normally. The last few days I've had to wear my glasses. Grrrrrr
But I tore my last contact and haven't had the funds to order new ones yet. Next week I can, but that's not soon enough!!! Not really a way to protect them unless you wear ski glasses.
I saw a girl on the coldest day this week, wearing boots (NOT the winter kind), leggings (with NOTHING over them) a short jacket that was NOT done up all the way and gloves. She was sitting huddled on the bench like she was freezing. No wonder! Crazy teenagers these days just don't dress for the weather! (This was at my bus stop where I do a bus transfer to get to work. As we were pulling out I saw another girl with her coat UNZIPPERED! Another crazy person!)
It's a couple degrees warmer today, but not much! It's supposed to get above freezing by tomorrow, but it won't stay that way for long. We are definitely in the grips of winter. How I hate it!0 -
I can relate Ang it was 7F today and windy and blowing snow. I had a dentist apt today
and was hoping it would calm down before I went and it did.
After my apt I went to the Sears Catalogue store to pick up a order and I could hardly get in the door. I think their knob is frozen. Some guy from the inside let me in. The roads were really slippery so glad to be home again.
L - As far my husband's back goes he has been to a physiotherapist specialist and a physiotherapist in our area and they have him on exercises now. He is still going to the chiropractor regularly and just has to know when to stop when he feels pain. He is pain free now and doing quite well. Some of the exercises he was given started to aggravate so now he has to find out which ones. Day by day and he will be retired end of March so I hope to get him to do more exercising.
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Shirley - how exciting how close your hubs retirement is - I know you all have been looking forward to it - woohoo!
Still brutal cold - still no car - we are making due driving together and switching around at lunch, but it is a pain, I am basically not saying anything about it - since I know I wouldn't say anything constructive and it wouldn't help anything
Grade for 2nd quarter came home Wednesday and wow am I upset and trying hard not to over react - Zach failed spanish for the quarter. WTHeck. I knew he came home with a C at midquarters which was bad enough and we spent plenty time of arguing and fussing about that - but as upset as I am at Zach (and yes, I fully agree and am aware that it is his responsibility ) but I can't believe the teacher didn't give me a heads up. Why should the first I know that he is failing his class be with the report card. At what point after midquarters did that happen? What happened? I should probably go talk to the teacher, but I also fear that would be counter productive and end up making things worse. I have no illusions that Zach did not screw up and do poor work - but I am quite upset that I was not brought into the loop. Yes, at that they need to be responsible - but I am sending him to ILS because I expect a certain level of oversight. Grrrrrr - home is not a happy place right now.
So, it's the weekend - and who cares - do.not.reach.for.the.banana.bread. STEP AWAY MK!!!0 -
I missed a few days, wow! We did end up having school called of on Wednesday due to wind chill being at 25-30 below zero. It was suppose to be colder but didn't happen. I bet the school district was bummed they called it off. We enjoyed a day off. My friend/coworker called and we went and saw the movie The Imitation Game. It was good.
I relaxed the rest of the day.
David texted today and they are already done crabbing and the boat is put away until spring fishing season. He will be home the end of next week. Hopefully he stays a little longer before heading to Maine to be with Chantrelle, his girl friend.
Finally went and looked at new mattresses that we need badly for our guest room and Rory's room. We will order tomorrow and have delivered next week.
Shirley- nice that Dave is going to retire in March. You will have more flexibility for travel and save your energy for being grandparents
Marla- Is Zach 9th grade now? In our public high school they focus on making students accountable and responsible for their grades and communicating when they need help with course work. The only time you hear if your child is missing assignments or failing is at conferences, report cards, or if your child tells you. We could go online to check and check grades though.
L- glad you are able to get out walking and are feeling better in time for Mardi Gras. You've worked so hard these past months. Enjoy some time to rejuvenate and become stronger.
Ang- You're a lot younger than me but already thinking about living somewhere warmer? LOL, I'm constantly thinking about being a snowbird and wintering in the south.
Our new vacuum arrived (Shark Rotator) so I will have to clean tomorrow and see if I like it. If not, we can send back. It's a 45-60 day return if not satisfied. Can't remember exact number.
Have a nice night!
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Morning Ladies,
Popping in to say hi, going to the boat show today. Leaving soon.
Boat show, cocktail party at 5:30, and dinner out. I really have to watch those calories.
Have fun this weekend.
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Marla - I was a teacher for 3 years. I would always tell the parents between report cards if their child's grades were going down. Now grant it I taught 1st grade and test packets went home weekly, but even if I taught higher grades, would still let them know!
Jenny - I lived in Florida for 7 years. (Four years in college in Pensacola and 3 years teaching in Miami). It's this time of year I miss it the most and want to go back! It's been over 9 1/2 years since I moved back and I don't think I've 100% re-adjusted to the cold again!
I did it! I got to them gym this morning and ran on the treadmill! It felt so good! By the time I got home it was so late to eat the I decided to do a brunch. It was very yummy!
Well it's Saturday so it's my typical day to do any cleaning, do my laundry and do some shopping. I probably should spread it out more over the week, but I just seem to be to lazy at night when I get home from work! Laundry though has to be on Saturday, as that's the day my landlords leave the washer and dryer available for me. For some reason I seem to have more laundry then normal this weekend! Maybe those workouts during the week caused it! I ended up needing to do 3 loads, when I can normally do it all in 2. Yes, I toss all my clothes together and count it was one load. (Towels are separate) I wash it all on cold and everything always comes out fine. I got into the habit when I had to pay to do laundry and just have never really separated colors!
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We've had our coldest weather of the winter this week. Today was beautiful, yet cold. Rain picks back up Monday.
My mother is in town for the weekend. She and I went to look for Mardi Gras gowns. Big mistake! Nothing fit me, in her frank opinion, because of my pooch and rolls. Grrr. Why oh why did I do this with her??!! I came home empty handed and beat down. She's sacked out on the couch now. I guess criticizing is exhausting work. (I know. I know. I sound like a small child. It matches how I was treated.)
Retirement in March sounds wonderful. Do you have any trips planned, Shirley?
Speaking of trips, Jenny, is the count down on for Florida? What part of the state will you be visiting?
Marla, can you monitor grades on line throughout the quarter? I check in from time to time, but not all teachers keep grades current. What did Zach's grades look like in the first quarter of Spanish? If there was a significant change, I agree, I'd expect a call or email to that affect.
Ang, if I could get away with one or two loads of laundry, I'd do it too! Way to go on your run today.
My son and his girlfriend are out to the movies. Cannot wait till he is home safe and sound. Does the worry ever fade?
This beat down, worried mom is signing off.0 -
Just paid bills, ugh! Hate that job. I need to get a couple more set up on auto pay.
We are going to a mid day dinner and a show with friends from church today. We saw the show many years ago and it was so funny. It's back in Minneapolis so 9 of us are going. It's called Triple Expresso. Have you heard of it. I know they do this comedy/music show in other parts of the country.
Ang- Did you like living in Florida? I couldn't live there year round but it's nice to visit in colder months. We've had to go in summer for Disney and for a basket ball tournament. It was miserable humidity. Good for you getting to the gym and getting your run in. I have a laundry room and have gotten lazy about separating lights and darks. They all come out fine most of the time
L- Yes the countdown is now. We have rented a one bedroom condo in Panama City Beach, Florida. It's 60 miles east of Destin. It may be pretty cold by southern standards but we just need to get out of here, frigid temps. Even 30's would be a heat wave to us. I don't care if I swim. I just want to see the Gulf from my balcony, see the sunsets over the water, walk the beach and enjoy milder temps than here. Any time sitting in a chair on the sand outside would be a bonus. I would do that if it's in the 50's! I totally get it with your mom. My mom was the same way when she didn't have dementia. I grew up with a lot of criticism from her and little positive acknowledgment for my accomplishments or just for who I was. The comments were always about my weight, appearance, clothes, hair and who I dated or married. Never got approval. She did come to my college graduations for my bachelor and master degrees. People say she was proud but she never told me that. It's just who she was and she showed love in other ways. With kids the worry never ends. When they are self-sufficient adults you still worry but know that they make their own choices. You just pray for their safety...
Shirley- You always have fun things planned. It's nice you and Dave have friends that are couples that like to do fun things.
Well now that bills are paid, I need to shower and get ready to leave for the restaurant. We are going to a BBQ place near the theater. I'm planning to order BBQ chicken or brisket.
Marla- I hope you get answers about Zach's grades and can set up some kind of system for better communication with the school if he's struggling. Stay warm!
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Just read everyone's posts. I will comment later.
We got back from boat show and really enjoyed it. Now I have to get dinner going and back on track with my eating plan. We did get in over 12,000 steps yesterday so that was my exercise for the day.
Talk more tomorrow.
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hey all - L - that really stinks that shopping with your mom degraded into a body image buster. I don't understand that. I spent so much time being upset with how I looked because of what kids at school said that I don't know how I would have done it if my mom did the same thing. You seem to have a healthy outlook and great relationship with your kids so be super proud of that. But I think our parents will just always push our buttons no matter what the age - for mine it is showing up at my house unannounced and acting crushed if we aren't there waiting and my mom always 'rubbing it in' when the kids don't work as hard as they could. I seriously don't know how people live with their family later in life without losing it. I fear the day will come - and I fear for my mental health.
Jenny - have to say am pretty jelly about all your cold days - the temps here were pretty matchy on bitterness - but alas no days at home -
and for points of clarification on Zach because I do enjoy and like your input - he is in 8th grade at a parochial school so I do expect better than average communication, his grade was an A first quarter (which frankly to me screams RED FLAG - what is happening that could be contributing - behaviour, social, etc) they do have online grade book but she did not update the Spanish grades from the point of midquarters until the grades came home - I checked every week until Christmas and it had remained the C it was since there were no new grades posted. Again, I totally put the culpability in Zach's court - it's his 'job' - but I guarantee you his other two teachers (there are three that teach the various courses the 6 through 8 graders take) would have given me a heads up - because it is severely out of the norm - deeeeeppp breatttttthhh - yep - still fussy about it -
so did pretty well this weekend - ate decent and exercised twice. Weakly - but did it. Sad that I didn't have a loss this morning - usually after a good weekend with exercise I would at least have a tenth or two - must persist!0 -
Marla - Take a deep breath, this too shall pass. I hope you can get Zach back on track with Spanish. I never took a language in school I was in the business section of school work most of my schooling. Shorthand, typing, business math and so on.
Have you finally gotten rid of the UTI? Are you feeling better?
L - I had a mom just like yours, unfortunately she no longer is alive. She always criticized me and I always felt never good enough. I hope for your sake with age she mellows out or it could go the other way and I hope not. Think of it this way, at least you have a mom you can talk too and discuss things. My mom was always one sided, her side. Anyway, that is my two cents. You are doing great with your kids and are always there for them and just keep doing what you are doing.
Dave had to snow blow the driveway again before I could get out and get to my yoga class. It was good to be there and get the kinks out from the weekend.
Doing the never ending laundry right now. Going to dinner tonight to our friends across the border. She said she would make South Beach food for us so we don't have to go off our plan. She is really sweet to do that.
Have a good evening,
Shirley
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Marla- Zach's age confirms that I'm losing my mind. I would have bet $ he was in 8th grade last year based on conversations. Somethings wrong in Spanish class...maybe she isn't an effective teacher? Are you going to meet with her and request she keep you in the loop? Good luck! Lots of worries raising kids... Hang in there! Today I lost a working file of one of my students. Searched everywhere but can't find it. I hope my mind returns... Kudos to you getting a couple of workouts in this weekend and eating well. I'm keeping up with my physical therapy exercises but haven't driven myself to the gym yet. I should at least walk with Leslie Sansone. Kick me in the butt!
Suppose to warm up here by Wednesday and temps in the 30's by Thursday and through weekend. January thaw? Our dinner yesterday was so-so. The show was good but hadn't changed since we saw it 15 or more years ago. We still laughed though.
Shirley-nice of your friend to be so supportive with what she cooks. True friend!
Hi L and Ang! Have we lost Amy?
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I am having the hardest time getting myself out of bed in the morning to do a workout. By the time I get home from work and have supper, and wait a sufficient time between eating and doing a workout, there isn't really time left to do the workout before I need to be getting to bed. Part of it I guess, on days I need to be going to the gym, is nerves of walking the 10 minutes to the gym at about 4:30 in the morning, as that's what time I would need to go! I need at least 2 hours to get ready in the morning (Have my morning Bible study which takes upwards of 30 minutes, shower, do my make-up and hair, make lunch, have breakfast, get dressed and so on. It also takes longer to get out the door now with needing jacket, boots, scarf, hat and mitts! I somehow need the motivation to get myself out of bed when my alarm goes off and do my workout! I started with the new year just fine, but it only lasted a week before I got into habits again of not getting up on time. I think I almost need a physical push to get up and get doing it! I thought seeing now change in the scales this week would be enough motivation but I guess it wasn't.0
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very slight down on the scale - come on persistence! Book report due tomorrow, drama club starts tomorrow and just got an email from the high school about the 8th grade boys going over starting next week to begin football weight training. GAH!0
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I found my file. It was inside another! First time for everything... It feels like it should be Friday tomorrow but still 3 more days of the work week, blah!
Ang- I hear you! The only time that would really work for me to get my exercise in would be morning before work. I can't get myself out of bed and out into the cold. By the time I get home, have after work events, dinner, and wind down for bed, it's not a great time to exercise. At the very least I should go to the family room and do a walking tape.
Marla- Ready, set, go! And your off for winter season... Good for you on scale moving a little. You're making it happen!
I came home starving and Russ had planned salad night for dinner. Luckily he bought a rotisserie chicken so I was able to add a chicken breast to my meal.
Temps this morning were below zero and felt like I was breathing in ice particles going from my car to building. I had to cover my nose it hurt so much. By afternoon it was up to 15 degrees and sunny. We are going to have a mild weekend, 30's, supposedly. Bring it on!
Have a nice night!
Jenny
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So...I'm through pouting about my mother's comments. I've beared it all of my life (and Shirley, she is only getting stronger in her traits) so what's new?? Funny thing is, she knows how to do it just in my earshot. Very seldom does my husband, cousins, aunts, and friends pick up on it. She truly is one of the nicest people you could meet except for this major flaw.
I've made my way up to 3 mile walks with 15 minute miles. I attempted a very slow jog last night, but will not do that again for a while. It was a Motrin kind of night
. I'm horrible about weighing daily now that I've gotten back into the swing of things. Problem is that I've hit my unlucky number on the scale and it will not budge. This is where I've hit every single time I've buckled down to lose weight.
I've got a release to return to work part-time with 4-6 hour work days starting tomorrow. After my eye appointment I'll go in for a couple of meetings and call it a day. That being said, I'll be in your position Ang. I'll need to get my walks in before going to work. It's so cold outside and warm in my bed. I feel the struggle coming on already.
Cool thing going on around the corner from where I live. They are filming the remake to Roots. It's been fun watching the crews transform old buildings into a diner and "cut and curl." Today was the first day of filming. Old cars are lining the streets for the movie and the food truck is parked in my parking space. I haven't heard who is starring in it. This is at least the 4th movie being filmed here. Our balcony will appear in a film that hasn't been released yet (can't remember the name of it).
You are kidding, Marla!! Zach went from an A to a F?? I completely understand how you must feel. My guess is that she did not grade regularly and didn't see the failing grades until it was too late. Surely speaking with the teacher would not make the situation difficult on Zach. On a happier note, congrats on the downward budge on the scale, good eating, and workouts over the weekend.
Jenny, I have been so cold all day and we are in the upper 30's and low 40's. I just can't fathom your temps. I would NEVER make it. Saturday was such a pleasant day, but it has been grey, gloomy, and rainy ever since. I need some vitamin D in my life.
What a nice thing your friend did for your dinner together, Shirley.
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got invited to chapel this morning and was so pleased when Mrs. Graff presented Zach with the first place check for the 2014 Patriots Pen essay. Dat's my boy.0
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Marla - One proud Mom! I see your schedule is getting busy again.
ANG & JENNY - Yes I hear you about the cold and trying to exercise. I went to Yoga class and it was hard getting up and out in the cold this morning. It was -1F this morning but
I did it and the sun was shining brightly. I am so looking forward to Jamaica in February.
L- How exciting having Hollywood at your doorstep. I guess New Orleans is a popular site for filming. Have you started the Mardi Gras festivities yet?
Last night was my first rehearsal for a ladies choir I joined. It is going to be fun and some work too. I am in the Soprano section right now but I may have to go down to Soprano 2.
I will see, two of the songs were quite high for me. Mr. Sandman and Unchained Melody.
We have some great songs, like Penny Lane and the Impossible Dream. We will get a CD to practice our parts at home.
Today was my Yoga Practice this morning and then lunch with a friend and some shopping at Target. My DH was supposed to stay overnight for work but he left me a message and will be coming home instead.
I don't know where Amy is these days. We lost Katie maybe we lost Amy. I hope not her stories were so interesting and her job.
Have a great evening and if anyone is watching the series The Book of Negros its on tonight at nine.
Shirley
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Hump day is over. I left the house at 7:30 and got home at 8pm. Four visits with families today, a union meeting, and then out for a beer and pizza with a few friends. Tomorrow is a light day at work, just meetings and paperwork. We have book club tomorrow eve. Our book took place in Africa so the hostess this month is having us go to an African restaurant. Not sure what the menu will be like...
Heat wave! Temps in the low 20's today and mid to upper 30's this weekend. Coat optional!
L- How exciting to have a movie being filmed near you and have your balcony in a movie. Do they have to pay you to use your property in a movie? Wishful thinking! I read recently where LA is now the popular state to film movies since the gov't is giving tax breaks to film makers. Brings in jobs, consumers, etc. Good for you getting 3 mile walks in. I have no excuses to not be exercising. I just need to do it.
Shirley- Sounds like you keep a schedule that keeps you on track with exercise, etc. What dates do you go to Jamaica? We will be gone 2/13 - 2/22. It sounds like you are enjoying your choir. Have fun!
Marla- Yay Zach! Is it warmer in NE? I'll take this type of winter weather any day.
David is on his way home from OR. He plans to stop and see Rory in Grand Forks next week and then he should arrive here hopefully. At least I think he's going there first. I better get the beds made in the guest room and Rory's room. David can pick where he wants to sleep.
Well getting sleepy so off to read for awhile.
Night!
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Morning,
A cloudy day and so far its 17F but it is getting to the 30's by the weekend.
Our Kathy is 32 today so I still have to call her and wish her a happy birthday.
Her and Fraser are moving Saturday to the new house. Mom and Dad are not helping
anymore, we had our days of hauling boxes.
Just waiting for my Avon lady to get here so I can pay her for my order. Then I can get on with things.
I am back on South Beach Phase 1 going on Day 11. So far staying the same as the scale said today. I hope to change things up today since my weigh in is tomorrow.
I have until Day 14 to complete the two weeks and then I think I will do it again.
Jenny - Our trip starts February 21-28 and we are counting the days already.
Dave has started training his replacement this week. I can't believe how fast this is
going for his retirement. End of March will be here before we know it.
Enjoy the day!
Shirley
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Jenny - I kept forgetting to tell you. I have been using that method of vinegar and Dawn
- dish liquid in a spray bottle to clean my shower for months now. I use it every time we shower.
- It works great and is less cleaning when I do the full cleaning of the shower. Less soap scrum. Just thought you would want to know. Another natural way of cleaning.
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