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Good morning!
Well, I spoke too soon on my big power bill savings. All of a sudden I got cold yesterday, and could not warm up. I ended up by putting on the heat just enough to take the chill from the air. I guess the ground is getting colder and so is the house. From summer to chilly, just like that! I have the thermostat pretty low, and it only comes on occasionally. It is still warm during the day, and doesn't get chilly again till the evening. It looks like winter, even if it doesn't quite seem it.
Planning to prune my FB after I leave here.--- I did better eating yesterday and stayed in my calorie range. You know something is motivating when you get a taste for fresh salad! I also upped my mid day vegetables which helped. I had gotten rather lax there.
That is interesting if the outbursts over Trump were orchestrated. I had not thought of that, but seems very possible. Hmmm....
I have to get my tags today and work on the clothes for church. It was nice being home for 2 days! It is super quiet here with Veterans Day, hope you had a good one! Jan
Ha! Duh, It's Veterans Day, I guess I will do tags on Monday!
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It was showing 38 degrees this morning 8 degrees cooler than yesterday for the same time, I walked today for 8.6K steps. It was also somewhat windy when I went out the door. I did not see any signs of frost so that is a good think IMO.
My Plan for today is Pry up more of the old Kitchen Tiles on the floor. Other than that, nothing comes to mind. Laundry was done on Thursday.
FWIW the handle for the Cup came yesterday and I tried it this morning. It was a big help, The cup was a bit heavy until I drank some of the Coffee
I have been a bit short on my steps the last couple of days as my knees were bothering me somewhat. A light bulb went off over my head and I looked at my shoes, Soles were worn out on the outside edge due to the way I walk so I pulled out a new pair and wore them today. Much better
Have a Great Weekend
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Good morning!
Well, I spoke too soon on my big power bill savings. All of a sudden I got cold yesterday, and could not warm up. I ended up by putting on the heat just enough to take the chill from the air. I guess the ground is getting colder and so is the house. From summer to chilly, just like that! I have the thermostat pretty low, and it only comes on occasionally. It is still warm during the day, and doesn't get chilly again till the evening. It looks like winter, even if it doesn't quite seem it.
Planning to prune my FB after I leave here.--- I did better eating yesterday and stayed in my calorie range. You know something is motivating when you get a taste for fresh salad! I also upped my mid day vegetables which helped. I had gotten rather lax there.
That is interesting if the outbursts over Trump were orchestrated. I had not thought of that, but seems very possible. Hmmm....
I have to get my tags today and work on the clothes for church. It was nice being home for 2 days! It is super quiet here with Veterans Day, hope you had a good one! Jan
Ha! Duh, It's Veterans Day, I guess I will do tags on Monday!
Hi Jan
It seems to me that last year we had a longer period where we did not need to run the heat or AC
It just seems strange to me that there are so many protests happening. I also suspect that if they had no coverage on the news they would end much sooner than will happen since they are getting on the news. I wonder what the protesters think will happen as a result of their protesting?
Wow I can not believe I missed mentioning Veterans Day yesterday
Congratulations on Eating Better
Roger1 -
Good Day!
I am glad you figured out about your shoes. Such a good call! As much walking as you do, you do need a good walking pair! I used to walk in my crocs after work, and it was amazing how comfortable it was.
I find the disrespect people are showing much more troubling even than the fact we had two crummy candidates. It bothers me such a large group of people do not take into account the fact there is a group of people equal in number that do not feel as they do. Or they do not take into account people can be with them on certain things, but just not on all things, some of which are important differences. Occasionally with the news feeds I will look at comments, and I am appalled by the really nasty comments, just peppered with filth that people use in their language. And that is their norm. The news reports now days cause a lot of problems. I wish they would just report news with integrity in their profession, and not be so full of themselves. Where is Walter Cronkite when you need him!
Glad your handle worked out! Just think of your cup as you have added weights to your workout! Just don't work too hard! Jan 
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It was showing 37 degrees this morning 1 whole degree cooler than yesterday for the same time, I walked 9,629 steps. That shows what a difference the new shoes make. I buy the same brand and shoe as they fit from the start and do not need to be broken in. Now that I have opened the box and put them into use I need to order their replacement I checked, still available
Have a Great Sunday
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Good Day!
I am glad you figured out about your shoes. Such a good call! As much walking as you do, you do need a good walking pair! I used to walk in my crocs after work, and it was amazing how comfortable it was.
I find the disrespect people are showing much more troubling even than the fact we had two crummy candidates. It bothers me such a large group of people do not take into account the fact there is a group of people equal in number that do not feel as they do. Or they do not take into account people can be with them on certain things, but just not on all things, some of which are important differences. Occasionally with the news feeds I will look at comments, and I am appalled by the really nasty comments, just peppered with filth that people use in their language. And that is their norm. The news reports now days cause a lot of problems. I wish they would just report news with integrity in their profession, and not be so full of themselves. Where is Walter Cronkite when you need him!
Glad your handle worked out! Just think of your cup as you have added weights to your workout! Just don't work too hard! Jan 54 days and no rain...
Hi Jan
And now it seems that the protests have spread further as they have now happened in Newark, NJ too.
On another note here in NJ I have to wonder what they are thinking...
Newark
Newark Plans To Give 75 Ex-Cons Jobs, Healthcare To Fight Murder Rate
What are Newark authorities planning to do with 75 of the city’s most high-risk ex-convicts? Give them jobs and healthcare.
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The News is so Biased anymore It is almost not worth watching. They cover non news and ignore real news much of the time and then they wonder why their credibility has taken a hit and fallen to lowest in many years? I could tell them
Have a Nice Day
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Good Morning!
People should have been out protesting 2 such lousy candidates. Sometimes I think Russia has made good on her promise of destroying us from within. Do you think they sent cells here to infiltrate us at various levels, both socially and politically? I am amazed at the moral and ethical drop just in my life time.... I will be interested to see where N.J. places those inmates. Alabama's prison system in the worst and growing even more so daily. I guess we are just burying our heads here.
I could not help but get tickled how incredulous the media divas were, crying and carrying on. I guess they think everyone is paid, pampered and thinks like they do. Geez!
I had salmon and a great big salad tonite. I even had just a few calories left. I may be on a roll! Physical, not Pillsbury! (Till Thanksgiving, lol!).
Hope you checked out the moon. It is closest to the earth at 6:30. am, the 14th. I think Eastern, but maybe my time. It was not as big as I have seen it, but it is big without illusion, and really bright. I may be too lazy to get out the telescope, but it is impressive! And it's 9:45 pm the 13th.
Great job on the walking! Your new shoes helped. Very clever to but your next pair now! I walked my 5,000 again and it scared me and I missed the fireworks on the fitbit. I do my best on Sundays, walking that church! We filled 12 large boxes for Pakistan. About half of what we have. The next box will go before Easter. they have restrictions and it is kind of expensive.
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They are not inmates, they are being released to Newark. As if the city did not have enough crime and shootings.
Much of the change in things IMO has accelerated due to the rise of social media. I also blame the Schools.
I agree You would have thought the end of the world was imminent from all the Media and the Protesters.
Did You locate Your lost Glasses?
Congratulations on being under Your calorie Goal. I noticed on the home page
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It was showing 37 degrees this morning the same as yesterday for the same time, I walked 7,470 steps. I stopped at the Grocery Store and picked up 2 Bananas, 2 Honey Crisp Apples to last me until discount day on Wednesday as well as 3 Poblano Peppers and a head a lettuce for my brother. That seems fair to me since he picked up Light & Fit Greek Yogurt for me yesterday
Just Wow!18th century statue destroyed by selfie-taking tourist
By Sarah Mulé | Nov. 11, 2016 at 1:13 PM
LISBON, Portugal, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- A priceless 300-year-old statue in Lisbon's National Museum of Ancient Art shattered after it was knocked over by a Brazilian tourist trying to snap a selfie.
Museum officials said the statue of Saint Michael, which dates back to the early 1700s, is broken beyond repair.
The offending tourist reportedly posted a photo of the destroyed statue to Facebook and said, "It's the price to be paid for free entrances on the first Sunday of every month'
If you thought this story sounded familiar, that's because it does: In May, another tourist destroyed a different Lisbon statue while posing for a selfie, in that case atop the Rossio train station in the capital.
No Remorse there from the sound of it.
Did Everybody see the Super Moon last night?
Have a Great Monday
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Hi!
Very chilly start to your morning up there, Roger! Kudos to you walking in the cooler weather. We are having wildfires down here due to the dryness.
I e-mailed Val and she is taking care of some rescued poodles and socializing them. I am passing along a "hi" and she misses you! Her daughter is doing really well in school and activities. I think we are both a little slow in the losing our weight department! But it was good to hear from her!
I wonder if the person was charged with breaking the statue. I would hope so, but how sad it happened and how stupid and wasteful. Some people do appear to be becoming more ignorant as time passes.
Super moon was impressive.-- I have not found my glasses. We packed with the bags intact, and I am not sure I want to empty and repack.
I have a day or two still, as we need to inventory and add last minute books.
What did you all use the poblano peppers with? I have visions of them stuffed with cheese, but I figured you are doing something more healthy?
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It was showing 48 degrees this morning 11 degrees warmer than yesterday for the same time, I walked 7.895 steps. The weather is rainy today or I mightg have gone somewhat further. It is not a heavy rain, it is raining enough to be a nuisance howeverPrinceton Polling Expert Who Called Election Wrong Eats a Bug on CNN to Honor Promise
Dr. Sam Wang, founder of the Princeton Election Consortium, proved he is a man of his word on Saturday when he ate a bug on CNN.
“It’s totally over. If Trump wins more than 240 electoral votes, I will eat a bug,” Wang tweeted on October 18.
On CNN last Saturday, three days before the election, Wang doubled down on that promise.
“Dr. Wang, you were so sure of the outcome you tweeted recently that you would ‘eat a bug’ if Donald Trump pulled this thing out. Now that was pre-Comey, the latest Comey revelation, but it is that still your view?” CNN’s Michael Smerconish asked Wang on November 5.
“Yeah, what I said in that tweet was that Trump was unlikely to break 240 electoral votes and I think that’s pretty much the same. Honestly, this race is the most stable statistically since Eisenhower beat Stevenson in ’52. So I think things are looking the same and we should stay calm,” Wang responded.
Wang also said the odds were about four to one in favor of the Democrats winning control of the Senate. On election day, however, Republicans maintained their Senate majority.
On Saturday, Wang delivered on his promise, live on CNN.
“What about the bug?” Smerconish asked, with a broad smile on his face.
“Can you see this?” Wang responded.
“This is a can of gourmet style crickets. Gourmet from the point of view of a pet, I should say,” Wang said as he held up a small can for the camera.
“I’m told that it’s a great source of protein,” he added.
“Now, Mike, you really want me to do this,” Wang asked.
Smerconish did not let him off the hook.
“I kind of would,” Smerconish answered. “Let’s put it to bed, once and for all.”
“Like John the Baptist in the wilderness, he ate locusts and honey. So I regard myself as being in the wilderness a little. After all, I was wrong. A lot of people were wrong, but nobody else made the promise I did,” Wang said.
“See this, here it goes,” Wang said, as he stuck a spoon into a bowl he held in his left hand, scooped up a cricket, placed it in his mouth, and swallowed the bug.
“You’re a man of your word, Dr. Wang. How was it, by the way?” Smerconish asked.
“Kind of mostly honeyish, a little nutty,” Wang responded.
“You delivered, OK? You’re a man of your word. I appreciate it. It was sensationalistic, but it was worth it.” Smerconish said.
Have a Great Tuesday
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Hi!
Very chilly start to your morning up there, Roger! Kudos to you walking in the cooler weather. We are having wildfires down here due to the dryness.
I e-mailed Val and she is taking care of some rescued poodles and socializing them. I am passing along a "hi" and she misses you! Her daughter is doing really well in school and activities. I think we are both a little slow in the losing our weight department! But it was good to hear from her!
I wonder if the person was charged with breaking the statue. I would hope so, but how sad it happened and how stupid and wasteful. Some people do appear to be becoming more ignorant as time passes.
Super moon was impressive.-- I have not found my glasses. We packed with the bags intact, and I am not sure I want to empty and repack. I have a day or two still, as we need to inventory and add last minute books.
What did you all use the poblano peppers with? I have visions of them stuffed with cheese, but I figured you are doing something more healthy?
Take care! Jan but chilly!
Hi Jan
Are Your Wildfires also due to Arson as has happened in some areas?
You could have our rain if You want to come and get it
I hope You find the glasses, Replacing them would not be cheap
My Brother fries the peppers, one a day in his his breakfast. I have to beat a retreat behind a closed door as frying them puts something in the air that makes it hard to breathe and makes my nose run too. They do not bother him FWIW.
Some people have removed themselves from the gene pool trying to do Selfies, People it is not worth it.
What I read was that he would most likely be charged with the destruction of public property the same as the Idiot in May. Posting this It's the price to be paid for free entrances on the first Sunday of every month will not be helpful to him either and shows a mentality of, Words fail me
Thank You for the Information on Val
Have a Nice Day
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FWIW
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-11-13/blocks-anti-trump-protest-buses-caught-tapeEarlier today we showed that, contrary to USA Today's claims that the anti-Trump protests across the nation are "spontaneous, involving people from all walks of life", according to Wikileaks documents at least two of the people profiled by USA Today have a history of being professional agitators for the Democratic party, whose task is to stir up popular protests and - in extreme cases - unleash rioting, such as the following clip showing the latest day of violent protests in Portland revealed.
Now, courtesy of a Zero Hedge reader, we have visual confirmation of how a substantial portion of these professional, paid protesters arrive at the site of the protest, in this case Chicago.
As our reader notes, "I have a video of 5 city blocks on the West side of Chicago lined with busses from Wisconsin (Badger Bus Lines) bringing in protestors. The Sears tower is visible in the background."
The video was taken at 3:30pm on South Canal Street in Chicago on Saturday. As our reader points out, hundreds of the participants that took part in the downtown Chicago protests from November 12 were bused in using these vehicles. Other arrived by train.
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Rain? Um....I forget....seems familiar!
I think most of our fires were accidental, like cigarettes out the car or someone burning when they shouldn't be. I don't think they were deliberate unless I missed hearing it. It is just so dry. When I throw May May's little donut she likes, she sometimes loses it in a cloud of dust, or I lose her in a big cloud, lol!
Dumb people....glad that person who shattered the masterpiece will be prosecuted, though it won't bring back the statue. I am not even sure about his statement, it really makes no sense, unless he just thinks since he so cheap, we should expect it, which makes it even more dumb and pathetic. And paid, brought in agitators? Don't get me started... They should have to have a permit so everyone knows who they really are, although I do not even think they should do it, though I am sure it would be a violation of their rights that way. Common sense is in short supply.
On a lighter note, I wonder how many calories crickets are? (I hope they don't catch on!)
I am done running around. I finally got my tags done, and my car title has shown up. That makes me caught up for the moment on stressful jobs! Yay!!
I am switching up my salad to lettuce with walnuts and apples, for a change. I am using Ken's light Raspberry Vinagrette dressing. It is yummy, so I measure, because I could drink it for wine. I will write you the nutrition when I getup. I am too lazy right now, and am sipping a wonderful cup of warm decaff coffee with carnation mocha creamer, that is worth every calorie! I was out for a few days and used an unworthy substitute!
Take care! Our low was same as yours last nite! lol! Jan0 -
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It was showing 43 degrees this morning , I have walked 7,918 steps. The rain yesterday amounted to more than the forecast.
I checked to Raspberry Bushes and Yea, I found 8 ready to eat and a possibility of a few more. It seems that the frost we have had has not harmed them
I also stopped and picked up some Bananas, $0.19 a pound, A hard to beat price and then 10% off of that
I am also still eating a few Cherry Tomatoes as they slowly ripen on the counter from the garden. We picked what was left before the hard freeze a little while ago.
I know from Observation and from the news that some NJ towns have painted a Blue line down the middle of the road. Anywhere else?http://www.pennlive.com/news/2016/10/thin_blue_line_road_pennsylvan.html
Thin blue lines painted on roadways? They appear in N.J. to support police, unlikely in Pa.
The Thin Blue Line.
Most of us have heard the expression. It's often used to describe those few who protect the rest of us from crime and chaos.
But thin blue lines are beginning to show up on roadways around the country – and in some cases, they're running right down the middle of the road, between two thicker, yellow lines.
Is it a sign of support for local police departments? Or can it be a point of confusion – and even be a safety concern -- for drivers?
"I think there are appropriate ways to show support, and people should pursue those appropriate ways," said Greg Penny, spokesman for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's District 8, which includes the Harrisburg region.
Blue lines between solid, yellow lines haves have been seen recently in New Jersey, but Penny said this is not permitted on state-owned roads in Pennsylvania.
Have a Great Wednesday
Roger0 -
Hi!
Rain? Um....I forget....seems familiar!
I think most of our fires were accidental, like cigarettes out the car or someone burning when they shouldn't be. I don't think they were deliberate unless I missed hearing it. It is just so dry. When I throw May May's little donut she likes, she sometimes loses it in a cloud of dust, or I lose her in a big cloud, lol!
Dumb people....glad that person who shattered the masterpiece will be prosecuted, though it won't bring back the statue. I am not even sure about his statement, it really makes no sense, unless he just thinks since he so cheap, we should expect it, which makes it even more dumb and pathetic. And paid, brought in agitators? Don't get me started... They should have to have a permit so everyone knows who they really are, although I do not even think they should do it, though I am sure it would be a violation of their rights that way. Common sense is in short supply.
On a lighter note, I wonder how many calories crickets are? (I hope they don't catch on!)
I am done running around. I finally got my tags done, and my car title has shown up. That makes me caught up for the moment on stressful jobs! Yay!!
I am switching up my salad to lettuce with walnuts and apples, for a change. I am using Ken's light Raspberry Vinagrette dressing. It is yummy, so I measure, because I could drink it for wine. I will write you the nutrition when I getup. I am too lazy right now, and am sipping a wonderful cup of warm decaff coffee with carnation mocha creamer, that is worth every calorie! I was out for a few days and used an unworthy substitute!
Take care! Our low was same as yours last nite! lol! Jan
Hi Jan
Parts of NJ ranged from a trace of rain to over 2 inches of rain, Newark NJ broke their rain amount record for example.
Just curious, that donut is it a chew toy or a real donut?
If that sort of thing was happening when they were trying to get healthy at least it would make a little sense, But for a Selfie ?
I understand that many Bugs are a source of protein. I think I'll pass however.
Here in NJ You do not own the car nor can You register it for plates without the Title.
That Salad sounds delicious. I have used a similar Salad Dressing in the past that I liked too. I just do not recall the brand however.
I have been getting this coffee lately as it is a different taste.
Sustainable, Single-Origin Nicaraguan Coffee is now Available at 7-Eleven
I of course drink all my coffee black and unsweetened as do the rest of the family.
Have a Nice Day
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Hi!
Congratulations on your pound lost! That is dedication for you!
A few people in western Alabama got some sprinkles of rain. And a few people saw one or two rain drops in central Al. I saw none, and the few that did, really counted drops on one hand. Better than nothing! We have another shot at rain on Sat. I can't believe you are still finding raspberries!
May Mays donut is plastic. I probably would have eaten it otherwise, lol! For that matter, so would she have!
The lady who transferred my plates did not even want to see my title. I had brought it in case I did not have all the paperwork I needed. All went good however.
I had not heard anything on the blue line till you posted. Interesting they could get it painted without interfering with traffic. It does sound a little dangerous.
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It was showing 48 degrees this morning , I have walked 8,449 steps. The weather forecast is for warmer today, even more warmth on Friday and warmer still Saturday. Up to around 65 for Saturday as of this mornings forecast highs. Colder on Sunday with Precipitation moving in.
I need to go for Breakfast shortly and then Remove more of the Kitchen Tile. Some of it comes up easy and some is really secured.
Have a Great Thursday
RogerHi!
Congratulations on your pound lost! That is dedication for you!
A few people in western Alabama got some sprinkles of rain. And a few people saw one or two rain drops in central Al. I saw none, and the few that did, really counted drops on one hand. Better than nothing! We have another shot at rain on Sat. I can't believe you are still finding raspberries!
May Mays donut is plastic. I probably would have eaten it otherwise, lol! For that matter, so would she have!
The lady who transferred my plates did not even want to see my title. I had brought it in case I did not have all the paperwork I needed. All went good however.
I had not heard anything on the blue line till you posted. Interesting they could get it painted without interfering with traffic. It does sound a little dangerous.
Take care and keep up the good work! Jan
Hi Jan
Thank You for Your kind words. I see that You were once again under Your calorie goal for Wednesday, Congratulations.
The Raspberries that are left really slow ripening and Not setting any new fruit. What I have been getting is what set before the weather changed. Considering it is the first year they were planted I am surprised that I get as many as I did too.
I am not sure How You mean painted without interfering with traffic? Do You mean the line as a distraction? If so that is why Pennsylvania does not allow them on state roads, their towns can do it if they desire. Or did You mean when they painted them? If So I believe they use the exact same methodology as when they paint the Single, Double and Crosswalks lines.
Good Luck getting Rain on Saturday
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Good morning!
Well, I thought I was being smart and got to bed earlier, just after midnite, which is good for me. I woke at 4:45 am and was awake a couple hours. I finally fell asleep again, then kept hitting the snooze and woke late. I did make it to get my blood work by 11 am, which was not what I intended! But it is done. Progress!
Good job on your steps! I need to watch mine better and add a few.
I'm sorry, I was not too clear about that blue line! Actually, I was thinking both. Being down here, I had visions of some guy with a beer and a bucket of paint and a paintbrush! Probably in the dead of night or some un-opportune time! Not being done by the road crew! I have been down here too long, lol!
I hate to be on such a good roll with my weight with Thanksgiving coming. I may need to rethink it a little, so my holiday is not in excess! Thank goodness turkey is healthy!
Have a good Friday and weekend! Jan 78 Degrees today! 0 -
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It was showing 42 degrees this morning , I have walked 8,778 steps + 1 cent.
Tomorrow is Lunch with friends at the local Thai Food place.Seen on the Local Cable news channel this morning, Another bad bet paid off
Trump Stamp: Iowa Man Gets Tattoo on Lower Back After Losing Bet.
http://whotv.com/2016/11/16/trump-stamp-man-gets-trump-tattoo-on-lower-back-after-losing-bet/
Editor's Note: Content and language in video below may not be suitable for all viewers
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Zach Cobert supports Bernie Sanders - but it's Donald Trump whose leaving the biggest imprint on his life.
"Oh my God, what am I doing here?"
Zach is settling a bet with a buddy. He promised to get a tattoo of Donald Trump on his body if Trump won the election. "Oh snap, today's the day."
Let the ink flow: "You guys wanted this."
In the era of social media, Zach went to a tattoo artist and posted every mark and every drawn wisp of Donald Trump's hair live on Facebook. "I'm thinking about my life, how it went wrong, now I'm getting a Trump stamp."
The picture was picked by his Facebook followers. So was the location: on Zach's lower back.
"The stupidest thing I've done for views." No argument from his girlfriend.
"I'm not happy with it," said Jenni Gang. "No. I have to look at it forever."
Other people at 3-D Skin Lab have their doubts, but a bet's a bet.
"It's something that I would do so I can't call it too stupid," said fellow customer Josh.
You can question the sanity, but not the commitment.
Zach sat in place for hours as the tattoo took shape. And it's not done yet - he has to return to have it finished.
All this for something he really doesn't want. "I just wish I was getting a normal tattoo, something I wanted."
And it may make him re-think future bets. Well, maybe.
"If I keep losing bets, maybe I'll keep going."
Have a Great Friday
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Good morning!
Well, I thought I was being smart and got to bed earlier, just after midnite, which is good for me. I woke at 4:45 am and was awake a couple hours. I finally fell asleep again, then kept hitting the snooze and woke late. I did make it to get my blood work by 11 am, which was not what I intended! But it is done. Progress!
Good job on your steps! I need to watch mine better and add a few.
I'm sorry, I was not too clear about that blue line! Actually, I was thinking both. Being down here, I had visions of some guy with a beer and a bucket of paint and a paintbrush! Probably in the dead of night or some un-opportune time! Not being done by the road crew! I have been down here too long, lol!
I hate to be on such a good roll with my weight with Thanksgiving coming. I may need to rethink it a little, so my holiday is not in excess! Thank goodness turkey is healthy!
Have a good Friday and weekend! Jan 78 Degrees today!
Hi Jan
Midnight is early for You, Wow, I have been running out of steam by 10PM
I'd put money on it having been road crews doing the painting, or maybe the towns workers. Either way.
Turkey may be healthy however FWIW You can overdo it. Take a look at Your menu items and look up the nutrition values on the Internet and then You can determine the Portion sizes to have.
Congratulations on the lost Pound
Roger1 -
Hi!
Hilarious story about the tattoo. I would not have made a bet like that unless it was 110% sure, but even then? Not that! lol! Imagine how much it cost him, and then again if he gets it removed at some point. I have to admire he kept his word!
Thanks for the encouragement and reminders! I am working out the logistics for Thanksgiving ahead of time, and plan to be sensible!
I am at a plateau I usually hit, but have time to break thru before Thanksgiving, I hope. It would be nice to be in the next 10 lbs to lose area!
I am planning to hit the newly built Whole Foods that recently opened by my Vet. I have to pick up medicine for Chester anyway, so that inspired my trip! I will treat myself, but only to something healthy, and go after I eat, so I am not hungry. I need fruit and some veggies, so it should work out!
Thai food sounds good, Have a good time!
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Hi Jan
I though that story might be interesting to others
BTW I would need to stay clear of the bakery Section at Whole Food.
I was at the Produce store earlier and bought 2 Green pears and a tray of each of the Blackberries and Raspberries Due to the low price for them to have a variety of other fruit to go along with the Assorted Apples and oranges.
Good Luck
Roger1 -
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It was showing 44 degrees this morning , I have walked 8,778 steps + 1 cent.
Today is Lunch with friends at the local Thai Food place, wish me luck making wise choices
Yesterday while I was at the Christmas Tree Shop
http://www.christmastreeshops.com/
I picked up a jar of Knotts Berry Farm Boysenberry Jelly. I used to love their Boysenberry Pies when we visited there.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knott's_Berry_Farm
Knott's Berry Farm is a 160-acre (65 ha) amusement park in Buena Park, California.
Have a Great Saturday
Enjoy the Weekend
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Hi
I forgot to mention that we now have Moxie in the House that was purchased at the Christmas Tree Shop too.
http://www.drinkmoxie.com/history.phpre-1885: Dr. Augustin Thompson...short bio: born in Union ME...Civil war veteran, playwright, and homeopathic physician...set up practice in Lowell, MA, which was home to many patent medicines...wanted to make a cure-all which did not contain harmful ingredients like cocaine and alcohol. Note: no evidence that Moxie was ever commercially produced prior to 1885, even in non-carbonated form. Folklore points to earlier dates, but again, no evidence. Thompson was never a pharmacist, never worked for Ayer Drug Co. as sometimes alleged.
1885-1899: Moxie Nerve Food invented and patented in 1885. First bottled carbonated beverage made in America. Many wild curative claims. Attempted distribution in Atlanta, Denver, & Chicago, but never really took off except in northeast. Also introduced in lozenge format, but that did not do well. Fantastic claim that basic secret ingredient (now known to be gentian root) was discovered by Thompson's former comrade, a Lt. Moxie (he never existed) while traveling in the wilds of South America somewhere. Unique Moxie bottle wagons were used to dispense Moxie at fairs and amusement parks. Some ads incorporated then-popular "brownies" in them, others promoted a "health and vigor" theme (almost like today's "energy drinks").
Cheers
Roger1 -
Good Morning!
It is cold here, and the wind blowing is rather bitter. It is in the forties but warming. We are supposed to get in the upper 30's tonite, but I need to double check the weather for the latest!
Your posts were really interesting! I guess I had forgotten Knotts Berry Farm had the amusement park. The history was really interesting, and I loved reading about the changes they made to keep open and active. Today, that is amazing! There is not much sadder than an old abandoned amusement park. Two of the ones which were large and always crowded when I was young closed. Such good memories there, I never thought they would go the way of drive-ins and become obsolete. They were plenty fun, even if they were not Disney World.
I have seen the adds for the Christmastree Shop. It is fun to look thru the offerings! I had vaguely heard of the Moxie drink, but the pictures were great and I loved the history. Talk about a company holding on!
I did fairly well at Whole foods. I did not partake of the hot foods, though I would like to have! I saved calories for a pizza slice and had the veggie, so that was not too bad. It had almost exactly what the store that had just closed (out of business), up the street had, so I do not know if they will stay in business either. Prices on most stuff was very high, but there were some bargains, if that is what you eat. I did succumb to half a chocolate bourbon pecan pie, which will still take a while to eat, as the calories are rather high. I am fitting it in and had wanted some for Thanksgiving, so I am spreading it out. Raspberries and blackberries were 6.99 a carton now, as the other stores around here! The Amy's brand soups and food are a lot cheaper, as is the Ezekiel's brand of breads.The bakery is mostly cakes, not much bread, so I lucked out! I forgot to go back to buy the Halos ice cream, which is well as I have this pie!
Hope you did well at the Thai place! It is nice to get out! Eat well now! Jan 0 -
Hi
It was showing 38 degrees and very breezy this morning and as I started walking up the street I see that in addition to the extremely loud Thunderstorm before midnight, loud enough to wake my brother and I out of a sound sleep that we had some snow overnight. Not much but noticeable in some yards with the grass sticking up through it and on some of the cars, not all cars strangely. I have only walked 6.8K steps due to the wind that at times blew hard enough I had to lean into it.
No Saturday Lunch at the Thai food Restaurant One of the participants had car trouble, Tire was flat and ruined so we are rescheduled for next Saturday, after Thanksgiving, Oh well.
Have a Great Sunday
Roger1 -
Good Morning!
It is cold here, and the wind blowing is rather bitter. It is in the forties but warming. We are supposed to get in the upper 30's tonite, but I need to double check the weather for the latest!
Your posts were really interesting! I guess I had forgotten Knotts Berry Farm had the amusement park. The history was really interesting, and I loved reading about the changes they made to keep open and active. Today, that is amazing! There is not much sadder than an old abandoned amusement park. Two of the ones which were large and always crowded when I was young closed. Such good memories there, I never thought they would go the way of drive-ins and become obsolete. They were plenty fun, even if they were not Disney World.
I have seen the adds for the Christmastree Shop. It is fun to look thru the offerings! I had vaguely heard of the Moxie drink, but the pictures were great and I loved the history. Talk about a company holding on!
I did fairly well at Whole foods. I did not partake of the hot foods, though I would like to have! I saved calories for a pizza slice and had the veggie, so that was not too bad. It had almost exactly what the store that had just closed (out of business), up the street had, so I do not know if they will stay in business either. Prices on most stuff was very high, but there were some bargains, if that is what you eat. I did succumb to half a chocolate bourbon pecan pie, which will still take a while to eat, as the calories are rather high. I am fitting it in and had wanted some for Thanksgiving, so I am spreading it out. Raspberries and blackberries were 6.99 a carton now, as the other stores around here! The Amy's brand soups and food are a lot cheaper, as is the Ezekiel's brand of breads.The bakery is mostly cakes, not much bread, so I lucked out! I forgot to go back to buy the Halos ice cream, which is well as I have this pie!
Hope you did well at the Thai place! It is nice to get out! Eat well now! Jan
Hi Jan
No Lunch, The weather this morning is breezy and rather bitter here too. Clear skies however so it should be a nice sunny day especially if the breeze dies down.
I Agree, I had run across these photos a while back, there are many photos via the link below.
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/us-world/article/Photos-show-desolate-abandoned-Six-Flags-New-6435727.php
Nearly a decade after Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans, one landmark remains vacant as a testament to the city’s devastation following the storm.
Six Flags New Orleans has been abandoned since the 2005 hurricane made landfall: empty roller coasters and attractions fill the ghostly scene, which is still very much surrounded by water. There are even alligators floating around in some of the water on the 150-acre site.
Photographer Seph Lawless has chronicled the desolate nature of the theme park in a set of photos recently released to the public.
So sad I can only guess that it was not doing that good or they would not have left it closed.
The two 6 ounce cartons, 1 each of the Raspberries and Blackberries were a grand total of $2.98. I would have thought where You are that You would get good local fruits and produce.
It is somewhat normal to have some things be less expensive in one store vs other items in a different store. That is why both my Grandfather and Father would go to several grocery stores on shopping day. The Ezekiel Bread is Good just not worth the price locally.
Congratulations on another day under calories and avoiding the temptations of the hot foods.
Have a Nice Day
Roger1 -
Hi!
Sorry you did not go for Thai food! But it helps you stay out of trouble eating till the next week-end! LOL!
It is still chilly here with frost and freeze in north Alabama. The wind is bad here, but a nice fall day when it is not blowing. I cooked for church, and ate a few things that I probably should not have. However, I was pretty full, so was planning on just a salad for dinner. Our group meets again on Sunday night, and they decided to meet at Hardees of all places, really not diet friendly, and we just visited. I had a small cheeseburger and shared some onion rings, but it put me over. Honestly, every time I hit this spot for my weight, something interferes. However, I intend to get right on it! But Drat! Wish we had just our regular meeting!
I have seen the pictures of the abandoned malls. Your link was interesting. Really for 10 years, some of the things did not look too bad. That alligator though! It was really sad and such a waste. I really wish they would make companies responsible when things are abandoned that there is some clean-up. I guess with something that big, it is hard and expensive. Some cities do demand the premises be a certain condition to avoid the blight of abandoned places if there is no resale. I do like that, FWIW.
Berries did go on sale for $2.99/carton this week-end! Just the week-end though!
Sounds like you had Thundersnow!
Have a good Monday! I will be at the Dr. (prescription time!) Jan - 63 days, no rain! Geez, note time! 0 -
Hi Jan
If only it did help with food, Unfortunately that means Turkey Day on Thursday with one day to recover and then Thai food Saturday, I can not decide whether to be or
We have not had any Hardees all that close to me in years if ever. There are only two in all of NJ. I suspect that You could find something at Hardees to eat, these days most chains have something usable that way.
Even White Castle has somethings that will work when dieting. What I have done is hollow out the bun and be careful what I order from them. You may have seen them in the freezer section? Otherwise the closes to Alabama seems to be in Tennessee
As far as cleaning up I would have thought that there would be something salvageable to reuse in their other locations at a minimum.
Thundersnow is what it would have been.
Have a Nice Day
Roger1
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