Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))

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  • CountessKitteh
    CountessKitteh Posts: 1,505 Member
    LBuehrle8 wrote: »
    @Glinda1971 I did, but it doesn't count as an insomnia victory when the sun is already up! :p I woke up about an hour ago, so I only have 5.5 hours of fasting left.

    I would sleep through the fasting period everyday B)

    That's actually an interesting thought.

    @Susieq_1994, is it still dawn to dusk for people who work overnights, and get to sleep during daylight hours? (Do people even work nights there? ;))

    Yes, it's dawn to dusk no matter what or when you sleep--And if you work at night and have to sleep during the day, there isn't any fault on you. Although in Islam, it is preferred to work daytime hours if you can, because in the Quran it states that night is for rest and day is for waking. However, it can't be avoided that some jobs do have to be done at night, and there isn't any fault on the people who have to do that kind of work--someone has to do it! (Like security work, for example. You can't just leave everything unguarded at night so people can all sleep at night! ;))

    Yes, people work nights here. :) We have 24 hours restaurants, grocery stores, and security jobs.

    I think that work be a pretty sweet deal for those 30 days. Not so much the rest of the year. I absolutely DESPISED working nights.
  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
    peleroja wrote: »
    We decided to have a little White Trash Date Night last night and went to Red Lobster. My husband and I both worked at the Olive Garden when we were nineteen or so, and occasionally we get cravings for those stupid cheese biscuits that cannot be denied (a souvenir of the illicit parking-lot trades we used to do with the RL servers: bags of breadsticks for bags of biscuits.)

    I can't believe we still eat that garbage once a year, but it was kind of fun anyway. It feels like returning to 1995 every time you walk inside. And every drink on the drink menu is sweet and slushy. And everything comes frozen out of a bag and then fried. It's so bizarre! But the less said about the clientele, the better (because, uh, no judgement....but wow. I mean, I get that it's a terrible restaurant and all, but are your cartoon-themed pyjamas really the appropriate sartorial choice for being out in public? They look great with your trucker hat and stained, white-with-no-bra tank top though...)

    Bizarro-world, man.

    Sound to me like the Wal-Mart of restaurants :p
  • robinso5
    robinso5 Posts: 310 Member
    festerw wrote: »
    Francl27 wrote: »
    Confession - I'm completely procrastinating on filling the dishwasher.


    The wife and I both hate doing that, we will use every dish in the house before loading it. If I had unlimited funds the first thing I would do is hire someone to load the dishwasher.

    I would pay someone to sweep and mop my home every week I loathe doing that!
  • Italian_Buju
    Italian_Buju Posts: 8,030 Member
    I just got up and am on page 963....so no idea yet what people are talking about on the next few pages, but I am saddened and sickened by the shooting in NC this morning. What a horrific crime.....

    Also, my daughter is sick, again....this is literally the third time since she has been home for summer break....I have dodged that bullet twice but I am starting to get nervous.....when I get sick, I get REALLY sick because it makes my blood sugar all out of whack as well....

    I have lots of extra hours coming up at work because we are short handed suddenly.....I am sad about this because my free time is so precious to me, but I cannot be the only one to not help out, UGH. I even have to work half a shift this Sunday......SUNDAY!! :|

    One more thing, I have 100% learned my lesson about how my sleep schedule affects my eating.....I have been going to bed on time all week, and eating has been fine.....last night I stayed up really late talking to my daughter, and I ate all the sugar in the world.....so, note to self to get my *kitten* to bed! I thought this before, but this week really confirmed it...I didnt even realize it was happening until it was over.....I did not log it.
  • Susieq_1994
    Susieq_1994 Posts: 5,361 Member
    LBuehrle8 wrote: »
    peleroja wrote: »
    We decided to have a little White Trash Date Night last night and went to Red Lobster. My husband and I both worked at the Olive Garden when we were nineteen or so, and occasionally we get cravings for those stupid cheese biscuits that cannot be denied (a souvenir of the illicit parking-lot trades we used to do with the RL servers: bags of breadsticks for bags of biscuits.)

    I can't believe we still eat that garbage once a year, but it was kind of fun anyway. It feels like returning to 1995 every time you walk inside. And every drink on the drink menu is sweet and slushy. And everything comes frozen out of a bag and then fried. It's so bizarre! But the less said about the clientele, the better (because, uh, no judgement....but wow. I mean, I get that it's a terrible restaurant and all, but are your cartoon-themed pyjamas really the appropriate sartorial choice for being out in public? They look great with your trucker hat and stained, white-with-no-bra tank top though...)

    Bizarro-world, man.

    Sound to me like the Wal-Mart of restaurants :p

    What's funny to me is that the Red Lobster restaurant is considered a really upscale, super fancy restaurant here. We went there ONE time, just to try it, and spent almost 150 USD on our dinner. O.o If that's low-class, I can't afford to be high class!
  • girldownsouth
    girldownsouth Posts: 920 Member
    Tubbs216 wrote: »
    I can't remember who shared it, but I sent my colleague the thing about procrastination. Since then we've been discussing the dark playground and instant gratification monkeys over lync. And now, instead of the paper about plutonium contaminated materials I should be reading, I am reading that, even though I've read it before. SMH
    That sounds like heavy reading.
    (Did I make a good science joke? Did I?!)

    My confession is that this is my field and I still had to use google to check. But yes - you did make a science funny :smile:
  • Italian_Buju
    Italian_Buju Posts: 8,030 Member
    Sorry guys, I don't have time to catch up at the moment, I'm driving down to Devon to see my mum and collect my nephew.

    Just wanted to check in and say I've taken my medication this morning.

    @girldownsouth i saw your message - I will reply when I get home, thank you x

    Glad to hear it, and happy to see you check in and let us know how you are....
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  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Tubbs216 wrote: »
    I like to think we have some Jedi mind tricks going on, so the Mods don't see us.
    [/quote]

    Newbie threads like this will usually roll pretty large because they are good and supportive, for the most part, and that equals revenue - at 29k+ posts you all do well for ad impressions. All good to help keep things "free" for users.

    The defense mechanism is standard too since a small group usually vest a lot of time and likes things to stay as they are (usually this would be only one of a few threads they contribute in) - even for innocuous comments. The 'conform or get out' meme bears that out.

    Anywho...

  • catruledquilter
    catruledquilter Posts: 48 Member
    I just got up and am on page 963....so no idea yet what people are talking about on the next few pages, but I am saddened and sickened by the shooting in NC this morning. What a horrific crime.....

    Also, my daughter is sick, again....this is literally the third time since she has been home for summer break....I have dodged that bullet twice but I am starting to get nervous.....when I get sick, I get REALLY sick because it makes my blood sugar all out of whack as well....

    I have lots of extra hours coming up at work because we are short handed suddenly.....I am sad about this because my free time is so precious to me, but I cannot be the only one to not help out, UGH. I even have to work half a shift this Sunday......SUNDAY!! :|

    One more thing, I have 100% learned my lesson about how my sleep schedule affects my eating.....I have been going to bed on time all week, and eating has been fine.....last night I stayed up really late talking to my daughter, and I ate all the sugar in the world.....so, note to self to get my *kitten* to bed! I thought this before, but this week really confirmed it...I didnt even realize it was happening until it was over.....I did not log it.

    Thoughts and prayers are coming your way! That's just too much stress! I hope you don't end up sick!
  • Italian_Buju
    Italian_Buju Posts: 8,030 Member
    spamarie wrote: »
    I just can't keep up. Despite checking in on this thread every day, I'm still 30 pages behind!

    Had a bit of a nightmare with my GP recently. Told them 5 weeks ago I was pregnant. They don't give out the number for the midwife (midwife-led care is standard in the UK, you only see an OB if there's something wrong) and said, she'll call you. And it's my first, so I don't have any phone numbers from last time. Well she didn't call. 10 weeks in and no contact whatsoever. So I ring my GP, who says, we don't know, we just forward on the info, it's nothing to do with us, call back if you've not heard anything by week 12. Week 12?! For those who don't know, you're supposed to have a booking in appointment with the midwife anytime from week 8 onwards, and a dating scan at 12, so I was a bit antsy about this. Plus the fact they wouldn't even give me a contact number was pissing me off. Way to keep me in the dark and make me feel like my concerns are of no value.

    Anyway, I decided to be proactive. Rang my local hospital and got through to the maternity ward as it's the only pathway I could think to find an NHS midwife. They were wonderful and a bit appalled on my behalf as they had no record of me. This was 6pm on Tuesday. By 10am on Wednesday they'd rung me back and said, would you like your booking in app at lunchtime? It lasts 1-2 hours so I was pleased they fit me in so quickly. Apparently I'm considered urgent since I'm further along than usual. It was nice to feel vindicated. In defense of the NHS, I should highlight the midwife and student midwife I saw were great. Pleasant, warm, understanding and very professional. Sorted out my next few appointments as they said leaving me in the dark about my own care was doing me no favours (damn straight!). Anyway, I get my first scan in a couple of weeks, so that's pretty exciting!

    Tldr: Proper annoyed with my GP. Love the NHS midwives, they're ace.

    Also for the Americans, NHS is national health service. You get some choice for example if there are two hospitals local to you, but you don't choose a midwife or choose a doctor like you do in the States. Hardly anyone I know uses a private midwife, it's just not common here unless you're seriously rich.

    WOW, I would be giving that GP a piece of my mind! It is one thing to have something slip through the cracks, it is another to not check on it.....glad you got through!
  • Italian_Buju
    Italian_Buju Posts: 8,030 Member
    kelly_c_77 wrote: »
    I can barely eat rice as rice, I do not understand eating it as dessert when there are so many better things out there!!

    Big Brother people - I just saw a clip of Audrey (transgender houseguest) being interviewed by Jeff Schroeder.....I do not know why they keep using him to do interviews and stuff for that show....he is a jerk....ugh

    Julie just got choked up talking about said house guest saying that she hopes fans watch with an open heart and an open mind and learn something about a community they might not know about <3

    I haven't watched any of the interviews...but what makes you say that Jeff is a jerk? I've always thought he was a sweet, silly, fun guy. I loved both him and Jordan.

    He is a homophobe, so that right off the bat makes me look at him sideways.

    Also, I do not find he treats Jordan all that well, and that is only what I am seeing on TV, I do not even want to know what is happening behind closed doors!

  • Italian_Buju
    Italian_Buju Posts: 8,030 Member
    KrisiAnnH wrote: »
    kelly_c_77 wrote: »
    [quote="KrisiAnnH;32927543

    Confession for this evening; my parents called me earlier to let me know they're having the family dog put down soon. My natural reaction when upset is usually to curl up under a duvet and eat lots of sugary comfort food, but I'm trying to resist. I know it's only a dog, and in comparison to what a lot of you all are going through it seems really trivial, but it still sucks. Our dog is the first 'proper' pet I've had (aside from goldfish and pet rats when I was really young), and I grew up with her. Still, at least she's lived to the ripe old age of 15!

    It's definitely not "just a dog"...but a family member and a friend. Putting our 15.5 year old dog down last summer was seriously the hardest thing ever...but it had to be done. He was at the point where he couldn't live/breathe outside of an oxygen chamber. I think about him every single day and still "say goodnight" to him every night when I go to bed. I just try to remember the absolutely awesome 15 years I got to spend with him! <3

    Edit: I somehow messed that up with the quoting..[/quote]

    Awh that's a lovely story, that's actually made me feel a lot better, thank you :) She's able to eat and walk on her own, but I think the deciding factor was this weekend when she couldnt get up off the kitchen floor on her own, and my mum and I had to lift her up. She was fine once she was on her feet but still... At least I live close enough that I can pop back and see her before she goes, I'm just a bit worried that me getting upset may upset her, dogs have a tendency to pick up on these things. [/quote]

    NOT just a dog....those are family members! I guess you missed how upset I was over my rodent, I cried for days!

    I am actually sending a thank you card out to my vet today......
  • xLoveLikeWinterx
    xLoveLikeWinterx Posts: 408 Member
    Tubbs216 wrote: »
    Ok, major confession here. I found this bedding set and bought it - ex-display $80 instead of $240. I love it (YES IT'S JESSICA SIMPSON I DON'T CARE), but it's in the spare room closet hidden from my husband. I bought it for the camper that we don't own yet, that he doesn't want yet (really only because the timing's not right and he's too busy to care) but that I'm desperate for. Is that bad? I'm such a brat.
    9qjnco1r0eni.jpg

    I have a Jessica Simpson coat. It's really cute, olive green pea coat. But something about it being from the Jessica Simpson line does make me feel a little embarrassed for some reason. :D

    I felt a little embarrassed wearing her jeans/jeggings, but they were cute.

    My mom has bought a few of her handbags at TJMAXX.

    I have some of her shoes and one of her purses. They're super great ;)
  • Italian_Buju
    Italian_Buju Posts: 8,030 Member
    I have had three friend requests from people on this thread this morning.

    Thanks guys!!
  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
    @chaelaz...I don't think anyone was defensive- more like @tubbs216 was having some fun and being funny posting gifs and memes, she's actually quite hilarious. I honestly didn't see defensiveness so much as people asking why you came into the thread and said what you said. Questioning motives isn't being defensive IMO.
  • ohgeeque
    ohgeeque Posts: 224 Member
    xMrBunglex wrote: »
    Can I just say how awesome this thread has become?

    Yes, it started out about trash bags, peanut butter, and hot chocolate powder, but it has evolved into a community within the MFP community where people actually CARE and SUPPORT one another through stupid decisions, horrible situations, and hilarious escapades.

    You all rock. And if I wasn't super lazy, I would finally get around to friend requesting the rest of the regular posters.





    Super great.

    Speaking of stupid decisions, I confess that when I was 20 (way back in 1989...YIKES), I was living on my own for the first time. Cut all my rocker hair off & was bummed how fat I looked.

    I then went on a crash diet that consisted of the following:

    Breakfast: Can of Diet Coke
    Morning Snack: Can of Diet Coke
    Lunch: Turkey sandwich (2 pieces of bread, 1 slice of deli turkey, 1 slice of deli swiss, mustard)
    Afternoon Snack: Can of Diet Coke
    Workout: 45-60 minutes on a cheap-*kitten* rowing machine I had in my apartment
    Dinner: 6 pack of Bud Light tall boys

    I was a chubby 210 lbs when I started, and a thin 165 after 4 months. From there I started weight training.

    I'd get slaughtered for suggesting this in 2015, but....I lived to tell the tale

    Edited to add: Just did the MFP calculator:

    1100 in
    497 out
    BMR: 1,985
    Daily Deficit: 1,382

    that's about 3 lbs per week - the maths add up!
    Back (way back) in my early 20's I took Dexatrim every day. I painted every room in my house, landscaped my yard and chased a toddler while I lost weight. I don't think I slept at all. I might have eaten something, once, but I'm not sure.

    It was the 80's, don't judge. :)

    They have long since taken that Dextatrim off the market. It was nice to get sooooooo much done but I don't think I'd do that again anyway.

    The advantage of being young is the general ability to bounce back from short term bad choices.

  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
    Tubbs216 wrote: »
    Ok, major confession here. I found this bedding set and bought it - ex-display $80 instead of $240. I love it (YES IT'S JESSICA SIMPSON I DON'T CARE), but it's in the spare room closet hidden from my husband. I bought it for the camper that we don't own yet, that he doesn't want yet (really only because the timing's not right and he's too busy to care) but that I'm desperate for. Is that bad? I'm such a brat.
    9qjnco1r0eni.jpg

    I have a Jessica Simpson coat. It's really cute, olive green pea coat. But something about it being from the Jessica Simpson line does make me feel a little embarrassed for some reason. :D

    I felt a little embarrassed wearing her jeans/jeggings, but they were cute.

    My mom has bought a few of her handbags at TJMAXX.

    I have some of her shoes and one of her purses. They're super great ;)

    Again- no shame in purchasing any of her merchandise, my mother does too and she's 54! I love her clothes, bags, and shoes :)
  • MoHousdon
    MoHousdon Posts: 8,723 Member
    Fitness related confession: I attempted to do my HIIT workout last night, and by attempt, I mean, I made 2 rather pathetic rounds skipping some exercises as to not injure myself further. I think I actually DID injure myself further. My ankle was really swollen last night and my leg was really sore. I really hate that I got hurt so close to my vacation and I can't do a proper workout because of it.

    Non-fitness related confession: My husband FINALLY messaged his daughter (actually, she messaged him after my request yesterday [small victory?]) and she is coming by Saturday because he told her he wants to talk to her in person. I am glad he finally did this and I hope he doesn't chicken out and lays down the law with her. I'm not sure if I will be present or not because I told my daughter I'd take her Father's Day shopping Saturday and I also have an eye appointment to get my trial contacts checked. A part of me wants to be there to support him, but a part of me knows me, and fears I might say something I'll regret. Not sure which part of me will win yet. Positive thoughts are appreciated.

    On a related note, when I got home last night, I noticed her cat has managed to tear about a 4" hole in my carpet in the doorway of the room she's staying in. I was so irate that I started screaming at this stupid cat and telling her I hate her and she's got to leave. She didn't understand what I was saying and I am sure she didn't care because she proceeded to tear at the carpet once the door was closed again.

    Unrelated but relevant to something I mentioned yesterday: I asked my husband about whether or not we're going to exchange anniversary presents and he said he thought we'd just do some shopping for each other while we're down there. I am on board with this idea especially since I already have an idea of what I want to buy him. He also mentioned that what he wanted to get me we couldn't afford but could make payments on it. I told him I didn't want any more payments and he said not even for a ring?! I love that man!

    Sorry so long, but I had a lot to say.

    tl;dr: I hurt myself working out, stepdaughter's supposed to talk to husband Saturday, and I may be getting a new ring. :smiley:

  • Italian_Buju
    Italian_Buju Posts: 8,030 Member
    kelly_c_77 wrote: »
    I can barely eat rice as rice, I do not understand eating it as dessert when there are so many better things out there!!

    Big Brother people - I just saw a clip of Audrey (transgender houseguest) being interviewed by Jeff Schroeder.....I do not know why they keep using him to do interviews and stuff for that show....he is a jerk....ugh

    Julie just got choked up talking about said house guest saying that she hopes fans watch with an open heart and an open mind and learn something about a community they might not know about <3

    I haven't watched any of the interviews...but what makes you say that Jeff is a jerk? I've always thought he was a sweet, silly, fun guy. I loved both him and Jordan.

    As did I. I loved watching Jordan on Amazing Race, I just wish that she made it further. Never could stand Rachel.

    I could not stand Rachel, ugh.

    Did you not find that Jeff treated Jordan pretty poorly during AR?

  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Too. many. posts. OMG you guys.

    Confession - glad my husband took care of cleaning the bathroom this morning after my son puked all over. I can do poop and blood but I just can't do puke.

    I apologize if anyone was eating.
  • Glinda1971
    Glinda1971 Posts: 2,328 Member
    I like being friends with the people from this thread.

    Because I know nobody will put their judgy pants on when they see my diary. ;)
  • Sweet_Heresy
    Sweet_Heresy Posts: 411 Member
    Confession: I have a tattoo on my wrist that comes from an almost 20 year old video game (Tomb Raider 2, anyone?). I love it, I just hate having to explain to people that its from a game...cause they look at me like I'm an idiot. So I usually just make something up.

    Confession 2: So many people have assumed over the years that I'm gay, that it legitimately surprises me when somebody assumes I'm straight. Lol (Confession 3, jokes on everyone cause I'm bisexual).
  • AngryViking1970
    AngryViking1970 Posts: 2,847 Member
    edited June 2015
    MoHousdon wrote: »

    tl;dr: I hurt myself working out, stepdaughter's supposed to talk to husband Saturday, and I may be getting a new ring. :smiley:

    Excellent!

    ETA: not the hurting yourself part; the other stuff!
  • crosbylee
    crosbylee Posts: 3,455 Member
    In the interest of staying on track on this thread...

    Confession: I have gained 16 pounds since I started this job in November. Granted it's a desk job, and I came from a fairly active job where I was on my feet a lot. This morning I was down two pounds from my current highest weight. However, my MFP weight is still lower than where I am currently, so I can't log the loss. And that makes me a little sad. :'(

    I have also been working SL 5X5s since November. I'm starting to feel strong! Last night I did 190 lbs on my squat, tried for 75 pounds on my OHP (but couldn't finish all my reps on the last set), and 215 on my deadlift. Lost my grip on the last deadlift. I think I need some deadlifting gloves to help my grip. I am going to be trying 120 pounds on my bench press tomorrow night, and 105 on my rows. I <3 lifting!

    I am just getting started with SL 5x5 and so far I love it. I can't wait to get myself to the numbers you are lifting. I am getting to a point where I am more challeged by the weight and I really like it.
  • catruledquilter
    catruledquilter Posts: 48 Member
    I've had days when my sweet tooth got the best of me...ice cream, soda, anything chocolate. I was on vacation for 2 weeks visiting my sister-in-law who lives about 5 hours away. She has many dietary restrictions due to health issues. I don't agree with some of them based on things I've researched but I keep my mouth shut. At any rate, I did the cooking and I didn't gain any weight! Didn't lose any but didn't gain...that is a major victory for me. We did indulge in sweets!

    Like others on this thread, I've done the 1/2 container of ice cream, the hot chocolate powder when I was desperate for chocolate (and it was too hot for hot chocolate), and many other "naughty" food indulgences. I also tend to get on binges where my diet is not even remotely balanced. I am going to the dinner theater on Saturday night and will indulge guilt free. I go every couple of months (have season tickets) and eat what I want. On 01 July, I am starting a 30 day "reset" diet...it concentrates on good protein, healthy fats, nutrient dense veggies, certain fruits, nuts & some seeds...for the 30 days, all grains, dairy, sweets, and certain starchy veggies are eliminated. The idea is to get any potential residual effects out of your system caused by even a slight sensitivity to foods considered potential problems. Then you introduce one item at a time (item not food group) to see how you do. There may be foods you've eaten forever that you have a mild reaction to without even realizing it. You go 48-72 hours between each food re-introduced. Any that cause you to feel less than stellar go back off the menu. In the end, you have an eating plan that is optimal for you as an individual. I know the first week won't be easy since I love, love, love milk. I figure by the end of the first week, the worst of the cravings will disappear. I just have to focus on the long term goal. It may sound a bit extreme but I'm tired of being stuck where I am. It's worth a try and I hope to learn something about myself.
  • bkhamill
    bkhamill Posts: 1,289 Member
    nonoelmo wrote: »
    nonoelmo wrote: »
    @susieq_82 (I think that is the right Susie) You are amazing. That hummus is the best hummus. I made it tonight. YUM. Thank you

    Nope, not that old! 1994 is my birth year. ;) I'm so glad you loved it as much as I do! You're very welcome. Did you use the 40g of tahina like I do because I'm stingy with my calories or 55g?

    aaye yae yae my daughter is not "that" much younger than you... :wink:

    Well, I have a kid that is 11 years OLDER than Susie!
  • peleroja
    peleroja Posts: 3,979 Member
    LBuehrle8 wrote: »
    peleroja wrote: »
    We decided to have a little White Trash Date Night last night and went to Red Lobster. My husband and I both worked at the Olive Garden when we were nineteen or so, and occasionally we get cravings for those stupid cheese biscuits that cannot be denied (a souvenir of the illicit parking-lot trades we used to do with the RL servers: bags of breadsticks for bags of biscuits.)

    I can't believe we still eat that garbage once a year, but it was kind of fun anyway. It feels like returning to 1995 every time you walk inside. And every drink on the drink menu is sweet and slushy. And everything comes frozen out of a bag and then fried. It's so bizarre! But the less said about the clientele, the better (because, uh, no judgement....but wow. I mean, I get that it's a terrible restaurant and all, but are your cartoon-themed pyjamas really the appropriate sartorial choice for being out in public? They look great with your trucker hat and stained, white-with-no-bra tank top though...)

    Bizarro-world, man.

    Sound to me like the Wal-Mart of restaurants :p

    What's funny to me is that the Red Lobster restaurant is considered a really upscale, super fancy restaurant here. We went there ONE time, just to try it, and spent almost 150 USD on our dinner. O.o If that's low-class, I can't afford to be high class!

    That IS funny. Here they have a real reputation as, like....hillbilly fine dining. A lot of jokes get made because of the whole "People of Walmart" vibe. When we worked at the Olive Garden we could be pretty cruel about it in the kitchen, which I feel kinda bad about...but then when we now go to eat Cheddar Bay biscuits and deep-fried coconut shrimp and see people changing their babies on the table and saying things like "Gross, it smells like fish or something in here!" or yelling at the servers to bring them another Budweiser, we remember why we made so much fun back in the day as we glopped premade alfredo sauce out of a 10 gallon bucket onto everything.

    But they are definitely not expensive here, either...my husband got something hilariously called the "Admiral's Feast" last night that came with a starter salad, lobster, crab legs, shrimp, and two sides and it was like $30 and one of the most expensive things on the menu. For comparison, where we live, a steak at a mid-priced chain (not a fine-dining kind of place but not bottom of the barrel) can easily run that same price or up to about $40, and a burger at a sit-down, inexpensive diner kind of place will often be around $15.

    It's just a weird, anachronistic kind of place, at least here, a weird holdout from the 90s with gross carpet and vaguely sticky menus.
  • Coastalpath
    Coastalpath Posts: 46 Member
    Tubbs216 wrote: »


    Welcome! I love it when long-time lurkers appear! Sounds like you have CICO figured out. Am jealous of your curry.
    Also, I spent many happy summer days at Hayling Island as a child - what a lovely place to live!

    Thank you for the welcome :smile:

    How lovely that you know Hayling Island - what a small world! I moved here a year ago but sadly will not be staying put as I rent at the moment but am looking to buy a little house and the prices are too high. I am looking 20 minutes up the road where there is no sea, but least I can still drive to Hayling for my beach fix.

  • nonoelmo
    nonoelmo Posts: 3,941 Member
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    nonoelmo wrote: »
    SusieQ Thank you for the update. I agree with their point to a point - Not everything is perfectly cut and dry and my guess is there has been consideration and potentially discussion on where this thread belongs that has not been (nor does it need to be) shared with any of us.

    I'm probably not going to be around for 4 - 5 days although I may have time to check in on Saturday. I hope everyone has a nice weekend!

    We'll miss you. Hope you enjoy your weekend as well. How's your daughter doing?

    Thank you and Bueller :wink:

    I'm off to a nice trip with SO, a mini vacation to Chicago and Madison. Thank you for asking. Daughter is so-so today. Overall she is much better, just last night we butted heads a little bit. She and I are both very articulate so we can debate a long time. Nutritionist gave us what I feel is wacky advice (i.e. drink less water -- Really?!? she runs and it is HOT here. She does not drink too much water that I've noticed, and if the nutritionist has listened to what my daughter said then she would see that there is virtually no chance that the water is causing the issues. The only other advice was some super expensive supplements. I'm going to do some research of the medical journals and talk to daughter's doctor because at this point I don't see any continued benefit from this nutritionist and I do see some potential for harm. However, diligent research scientist that I am, I will go in once I've educated myself with the latest medical journal studies on such things as they apply to teen girls - and I will also look into the funding of the study and the reputation of the authors of the study. Yeah, I get that way when I want information.)

    I hope all are well. I am mentally offering support and encouragement to those who need it, laughing with the funnies, and overall loving this group, just need to focus a lot on work today so I won't be able to reply anywhere near as often as I'd like. :smile: