JUNE: THE JACKPOT FOR THE MAD HATTERS!
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when the millions come in from consignment / selling of clothes going to treat myself to new clothes...
btw... just got my letter...losing $600 per month... bummer... but just think of all the free time to run like the wind bullseye.... giggles...
DH came up with a work plan - mow the lawn... maybe strap the lawn mower to me and I can run with it or I can push it... but seriously have NEVER cut the lawn.. giggles... isn't that why I have him? plus the 18 yr old to take care of "outside work"....
Carol0 -
Tonya, Snoozie, Carol, come on over :-)
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<<<<<<<<<<Taps foot waiting on Snoozie and Carol then grabs the leftover ribs and apple pie as she heads out the door.
Awe Buffy is adorable.0 -
Lol I couldn't text on the flight .....I'm here!!! Oooooooooo lovely pool diving in!!!! Ok cannon ball in lol0
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Sounds good....
Man that water is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
And so is Buffy....
Carol0 -
the water is gorgeous, but I am waiting until January to move to arizona. when I get there I will teach all of you to play tennis so we have something to do when the pool needs to be cleaned!
several of you asked about my blog, it is at http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/hairsprayhon
My son's surgery for his gigantic kidney stone is finally set for Friday. He will then go to the 23 hour recovery ward. I guess in the old days they would just say he would be kept over night. that must be why I am feeling a bit funky, I dont like thinking about someone cutting my sons back to get to his kidney.
I agree there are some scarey forums out there but what really sets this group apart is the constant positive encouragement, thanks for being here!
Janet0 -
Good morning Hatters!
and welcome to "Way to Go Wednesday" :bigsmile:
Wednesdays tend to be a little boring - too far from the last weekend and too far from the next LOL.. so to spice things up a bit I'm declaring this OUR national day.. everyone else gets one why not us? :laugh: So the goal is to post a WTG ME thing you do for yourself; be it mind, body or spirit ... it's our holiday, let's see what we can do to celebrate us!
I finally had a small loss on the scale.. not enough to log LOL.. but at least it's a NEW loss.. that door slamming on the regain/relose pounds worked (think it was the visual pic you provided that helped Susan - thanks!) and an NSV yesterday - I was able to pull my shorts on without unzipping or unbuttoning them.. actually i had to dig out an old belt to tie em up as with the phone, keys, ID and water bottle all stuffed in the pockets, I was in danger of scaring the squirrels with a "flasher" moment! so WTG Me lol.
btw... anyone know what the current "in" version of the old fanny pack is? I'm seriously considering digging mine out (yes.. i know I kept it lol) to relieve the pocket load ou there.. is there something else people are using these days i dont know about?
On another note.. I saw an interesting program last night on public television.. on the importance of micronutrients to our bodies.. basically telling us what we already know of course we should be eating more fruits and veggies - but it was a good reminder about WHY we need em.. they referenced the ANDI list.. basically a list of like the GI only this one goes in order of the highest micro content to the lowest.. no surprise again to find the dark greens are up there, but strawberries scored way high too.. woo hoo LOL.. SO NOTE TO SELF to work on incorporating more fruits and veggies into my day!
I'm off to take my senior friend to the garden center... which I suspect means I will be spending some time planting em since she had a cube of dirt delivered to the house ... LOL.. my leg and knee are still very sore from my long hoof so will have to substute something else today for my exercise goal.. perhaps a good yoga day!
Have a great day Hatters!!
Janet - sounds like a great plan!! I looved tennis as a kid; took lessons but havent played since my teens.. I'm pretty sure I sucked at it but I was a damn good badminton player up to the end of high school! I'm in!! as long as we get that dip in the pool after LOL! YIKES on your son's KS.. I GUESS you're worried!! Especially as you mentioned they have to go in through the back - very scary! But I know the pain from a KS is called "exquisite agony", so I hope he will feel so much better after the surgery!
Tammy - what a fab day you had yesterday - such a great example of enjoying life with friends and family, and still getting in the exercise (and in a fun way) That's what it should be.. a great reminder for me thank you!
Better fly.. time and garden centers wait for no man.. or woman.. lol0 -
Dang it I missed my flight.
Janet, don't wait...we need your tennis lessons...at least I do I suck at it! I have NO hand to eye coordination. I will also be praying for your son and his speedy recovery from the surgery. Nothing is scarier than having your child or your spouses child having medical issues. Aren't they supposed to live longer and be healthier than us?
Susan, please hold my room as I will get there eventually, don't let Snoozie and Carol have all the fun. .
Got a message from Rick's step-sister yesterday saying "call me it's important". Well, Considering that both his parents are gone and his step-mom passed away last August I was concerned. Now I find out that even though he was basically left out of "the will" she wants to give him his mother's....(not her's) and his grandparents stuff. I know that I have been sad about not having family but this makes me somewhat glad I don't have any...It is so hard to be so conflicted with family. Is there a way that we can be just "Us". I wouldn't trade my feelings for my own children for anything but as parents and step parents we need to realize how our actions affect those we love and their families. I love Rick and truth be told I love his children as much as my own. He created those children and even though I may not be their mother I love them and care about their well being. I think as humans that is the right thing to do. I married him and whatever he had to bring to the marriage, just as he is saddled with all my baggage...an man do I have a lot of it.
Feeling a little misplaced today so forgive my ramblings. I really just needed to put my thoughts to paper.
xoxoxxo,
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Ya'll are too cute,!!!
Tonya, you got caught at the airport with the ribs and apple pie didn't you?...LOL
Susan, can I come....my pool is broke...just like me, and I can't get it fixed...
Janet, prayers sent out for your son and you...
Snoozie , I love the Wednesday WTG Holiday. I need something to get me through today....working 10 hour days, with not a lot of work.....long & boring!
Carol, best of luck with that mowing of lawn...it can be brutal..
Happy Wednesday!.
WTG Hatters!!0 -
OK Ladies, you all are welcome , but are you SURE you want to come? It's too hot to sit anywhere but IN the water-not even on a lounge chair:
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You're right Gail, I never made it past the bomb sniffing dog...heheh0
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Unfortunately my flight ended up in Alaska.....but the northern lights are beautiful.....
It's cold and dark.....
Carol0 -
:glasses: doing the dog paddle around the pool on my noodle, collecting blow up rubber duckies and what not for when the rest of the Hatters arrive.. and a mug of hot chocolate waiting for Carol!
:noway: sees a tray of frozen lime margaritas go by.... :noway:
abandons flotation devices and starts a fast crawl to catch the tray!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :drinker:0 -
LMAO!! Snoozie, I just spit my whole bag of peanuts out on the big guy sitting in front of me!! I may not make it off the plane! save me a frozen margarita...in that heat we'll need it!0
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Lol Snoozie Having so much fun with you on these noodles!
So it's my 9th wedding anniversary, so, as a surprise for my husband, I have been working with a professional at a local photo shop for months and had a really cool wedding book made up where the photos are laminated onto thick pages and are smudge proof, etc ( our original was home made and has pretty much deteriorated ) and thought I'd share a couple of my favorite pages :-) Brings back such great memories :-)
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Ooooooooo such beautiful pics Susan !!!! You look fabulous btw (and hubby looks mighty fine too i must say!l) but you look stunning! What a lovely gift - hope you two have an awesome night !!
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Sorry, Buffy, I accidentally deleted you instead of my weather posting ! Kobie, your new pooch is too adorable!!
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Awwwwwww Buffy is such a cutie!! I'm thinking KM that maybe Sophie (Susan's doggie ). Just got a little jealous and worried ghT jake might be looking at her and when mom was deleting the weather one Sophie stuck her little paw on the mouse to get rid of any competition??? Hmmmmm?? :blushing:0
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Sue - beautiful pics.....you and hubby make a great couple...
Snoozie - save me a hot chocolate - maybe add a long island ice tea on the side?
Gail - too funny
Janet - hoping that your son's surgery goes well.....and prayers being sent....
Kobie - such a cute puppy...
It's too bad we can't really meet in the real world .... we would have a blast!
Carol0 -
Morning hatters!
I cant eat popcorn at the moment but know its a healthy and popular snack si when i found this thought id share
For the popcorn lovers!
Microwave popcorn, no bags no butter, no oil!!!!
It’s genius really. Simple, simple genius.
Glass bowl + ceramic plate + popcorn kernels = perfectly popped popcorn in the microwave.
No bag. No butter or oil. Nothing to throw away afterward. And even no un-popped kernels.
Stay with me now.
Take 1/4 cup of dry popcorn kernels and place in the bottom of a microwave-safe glass bowl (pyrex is a great choice). Place a microwave-safe plate on top of the bowl. Plate should be wide enough to go beyond the rim of the bowl.
Microwave for 2 minutes 45 seconds. Watch in glory as your popcorn pops perfectly into little puffs of heaven.0 -
Sue, what a beautiful couple on a lovely wedding day. thanks for sharing! I am sure DHA loved the surprise.
Snoozie thanks for the microwave idea. I have tried all kinds of air popped and microwaved popcorn but I have decided I just really like the flavor I get from my tablespoon of smart balance omega-olive oil and canola oil blend.
I think the next time someone asks me how I lost weight I will say Popcorn, Nuts and Tennis. Do you think I could be the next Jillian?
Leslye, hope each day you are getting stronger as the cancer leaves you forever!
Tonya, Family drama is always hard, hang in there and remember none of it is worth losing your health.
TA, summer time and the living is easy!
Time2-how is your mini challenge of no food after 6 going?
Kobie, you have been relatively quiet have you been hanging out at the eXtreme forums again?
Carol, who says we can't meet in person one day?
Time for the commute, thank goodness for recorded books at least I can look forward to hearing the further adventures of the Persian Pickle Club!
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Good Morning Lovelies,
Susan- your pictures are so beautiful. What a lovely way to surprise DH.
Leslye- I ditto what Janet says, I have several friends struggling at the moment.
TA- I hope you are having a grand time and enjoying the fruits of the garden
T2- did you ever make it to Susan's? I am still trapped in the airport as the dogs finish off the ribs...hopefully they don't like apple pie!
Kobie- love the new puppy
Carol- We can and should all meet one day...I can see it now Mad Hatters meet here on a big marquee
Janet- thanks for the kind words. I am over it today, just had a momentary lapse of reason yesterday.
Snoozie, I need help with my garden..but TBH I have more to do than your friend. I try to do a little each day and more on the weekends. Thanks for the popcorn idea I think I will try it.
I hope all of you have a great day. We are seeing the effects of TS Andrea today and I am especially worried about my friends in her path.
hugs,
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New York City!! That's where I think of meeting....only because I've always wanted to go there......or Vegas!! I had originally thought a cruise would be yummy, but I have the fear we would get one of those worn- out boats and have to stay stranded for days and days with no air conditioniong or clean water....nightmare!!
Janet, I'm not eating extra stuff, just dinner, but we're eating so late because it's after 6:00 when I get home this week..We are .working 4 -10 hour days, to be off Friday. So I can't really get a jackpot out of it, because I'm so hungry at dinner, I'm overeating, but when I get back to eating before 6:00 , I am getting me some Jackpots!!!
Tonya, I made the big guy mad :explode: ,when Snoozie made me spew my peanuts, as I visualized her slipping over to catch the margarita tray!!!
He won't let me pass!! Where is an Air Marshal when I need him?// OH!! ......he IS the Air Marshal...that explains the zip ties he put on me!! HELP!! I may need some of the Hatter fund!!
Susan, you are such a cutie, and you were the most beautiful bride...and haven't aged a bit in 6 years!
Snoozie,if those margarita are melted will you fix me another??/ may need two. Send the Hatter fund by Carol or Tonya!!
...Let's have a marvelous day....it's friday for me!!
Luh'ya all0 -
Hey Gail - sounds good - but I'm such a country bumpkin....love / hate city life.... (traffic)....
plus we could get in some long walks....and fresh air....
but I may need a little of the hatter fund - losing $600 per month doggone furlough - from 11 Jul - 20 Sep.. but hey 3 day weekends will be great for long walks, organizing and cutting the grass....
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OK Ladies, I think this hatters union is a grand idea!!! I am willing to meet wherever other Hatter's wish. So, let's all throw out /brainstorm suggestions and then get a group consensus. What do you say??
So far, we have New York and Las Vegas, which are fine with me. I'd like to throw out Chicago (in the summer) , or any place where there are beaches and water. Other ideas???0 -
Jersey Shore - southern part near Cape May... Avalon is beautiful!
Plus there are lots of hotels and we could share if needed
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Even though it is certainly driveable, I have never been and always wanted to go to Cape May.
No to cruises I get very sea sick and my DH is convinced that random people are frequently thrown overboard!
When I win the lottery (no time estimate because I never buy a ticket) I will arrange for all of the Hatters to meet at a fantastic spa on an island somewhere! When we are not doing yoga, getting massages or playing tennis we will be at the beach where none of us will be self conscious about walking around in our bathing suits! There will be lots of sunscreen and everyone will need to wear their biggest hats for more protection from the sun. We will have a "most original hat" contest.
FOR NOW, when any of us are traveling, we need to let everyone know and maybe someone would like to meet for lunch. Anyone visiting the DC or Baltimore areas, let me know!
Janet0 -
Had a fantastic anniversary dinner with my wonderful husband Wednesday night, and he loved the photo book :-)
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Beyoootiful couple ! So glad u had a great time!! Read the posts but will write tomorrow would also love Chicago or NY not sure when it might be in the budget for a real life visit but if I get a hankering fir a road trip this summer ill def call for a lunch meet with anyone in whatever state I'm in if they're there lol.
Quick note to Janet know your sons surgery was today - will check In thru the night for an update hope all is going well keeping him in prayers!0 -
Janet, how is your son? Hope all is well.
As far as a union, I think we are in agreement on one thing at least and that is no cruises lol. Perhaps the next step is to decide summer fall winter or spring. If we are talking this summer, I'm afraid most places mentioned are too far for this desert rat as I am still taking antibiotics for my sinus infection I got from my flight to Michigan in May! But that doesn't mean that you east coast hatters shouldn't / couldn't get together this summer someplace drive able or convenient for you:-)0
