OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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Good Morning, Ladies. It's been raining since last night and is to continue througout the day......my joints are screaming! I'm having lunch with my two BF and then will see "I Can Only Imagine" this afternoon. I'm looking forward to it. My cleaner came yesterday. She's ok, but is not as good as my previous one; however, at least she's more dependable. I'm still angry that my first never called back in January like she said she would. She constantly was cancelling, too. She's also the daughter of one of our church choir members. I know I need to get over it. The thing is, she brags that she's a pastor's wife, but she sure doesn't act like one. OK, I'm done ranting!
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Patti: One of the things that bothers my knees and back the most is concrete floors. I just can't stand on them for any length of time.
Cindy: Good luck with finiding a full time job close to home.
Waving hi to Karla, Janet, and Diane.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert
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Cindy, delightful to see you. At least you have some probably firmer dates around the people messing with your future. Fingers crossed for it all to work out in a way that's good for you. Whenever you get nearer, I'm finding you! James is fine - he has a girlfriend here and she's becoming a friend to me as well.
Bert, the weather and hard floors take their toll. Obey your body and move when/where/how it won't stress your joints too badly. My cleaner is really going to work on reliability - her father was ill and passed a couple of weeks ago. Hoping we can both stay on schedule.
Diane, Karla & Patti, good morning!
Had a decent day yesterday - sleep is still an issue for me right now but oh well. Might be able to have a nap today. Wishing everyone a smile and a happy song.0 -
Good morning ladies and Happy Tuesday.
Cindy - So wonderful to see your post. I know exactly how you feel about your company selling out. I had the same thing happen to me in the year 2000, I had worked there for 14 years. Luckily I was able to get a good job as the supervisor at a local hospital's business office, a position that had not been available in over 15 years. I did have to take a significant salary cut, but the benefits and the hours were really good. It did enable me to start my consulting business, which supplemented my salary cut. I wish you the very best. I do want us to be able to meet one day. Glenn and I do want to plan our Northeastern trip for next year to visit his father's family in Pennsylvania.
Bert - Have a great time today with your two BF's! There is nothing like lady friends to enrich our lives. Congrats on your downward trend also!! That is so rewarding for you I know. I'm sorry about your first cleaning lady. My lady and her helper are coming this morning. She is very, very reliable and comes every other Tuesday. Her helper is switched out from time to time, but she is the head honcho. LOL.
Patti - Sounds like a fun time with your friends also. I can't wait to see my ole pals down on
Englewood Beach, Florida. Have you ever heard of i? It is south of Sarasota. These are friends I met in 1973 when I lived in Bradenton. Prayers for a good doctor visit for your Mom.
Janet - Thank you for the reference of the Central BBQ. I have it on my list for places to frequent while we are in NOLA in May.
I have not missed a day since I stared my DVD A Day challenge, today is day 9. The one I did last night was a hard one. Had my lower back aching some. It had a lot of jumping and twisting. It was a belly busting workout. My favorite is sill that Four Fast Miles. I think I will do it this morning as I am working a little from home, but am having a relaxing day with my honey. He accepted he job with the Shipyard today and they finally agreed to an hourly salary. It comes with full benefits also. Health insurance, vision, dental and another retirement. He already told them about the vacations we have planned and they said, NO PROBLEM.
I am off to prep my bedroom and start my day. Egg white omelet done.
Karla
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Good evening one and all,
Cindy, so happy you stopped by, we worry you know. I bet you are somewhat relieved just to know what is happening and when with the company. I am sure you are just as talented at your vocation as you are at your avocation. I hope someday that those two are reversed. You are so dedicated to your writing, and so very good at it, I can't imagine you not being successful! I hope to be able to join Janet when you go to WV in Nov. what good fun we will have. Keeping nothing but positive vibes in my heart, mind and prayers for you.
Bert, concrete is my enemy too but I have never worked anywhere that wasn't concrete, and have always had jobs that required tons of on my feet time. I know you had a fun and relaxing time with your GFs.
Karla, you are on fire. Just watch out that you don't overdo and injure yourself. Will Glenn's job be less stressful? Hope it is everything he wants.
Diane, travel safe, hope no more issues with Charly. Can't wait to hear about the canoe trip and what's next.
Mom had a bit more trouble with her shot today. But we got her taken care of. She was just exhausted and was tucked in her chair when I left. She called a bit ago and was feeling better. Great TRX class and now waiting for Edd to get home and fix some dinner. Chicken, corn and green beans I think. Tomorrow is my last day to work until April 23rd, yippee!0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. The movie was wonderful! It emphasized how personal stories produce song lyrics. I didn't know that the lyricist was a member of Mercy Me, the Christian music group. It definitely was an inspiring movie. Today is gym day and grocery shopping. I must say that living on social security and teacher is quite the challenge; however, I'm enjoying retirement. I'm doing pretty well on WW, but yesterday's eating wasn't the best. Today will be definitely cleaner eating.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Bert, the beauty of life is that every day gives us fresh opportunities to do better. Perfection is impossible and that’s OK. I hear you on adjusting to no paycheck, but it is also quite doable for those of us who have been careful. If we win the lottery, more travel though!!!
Not a bad day here yesterday. Heading out for a few errands. Have a great day, everyone!0 -
Just dropping by before I head to bed with something I thought we could all could enjoy
She fell
She crashed
She broke
She crawled
She hurt
She surrendered
And then.........
She rose again
Nausecaa Twila
And so will all of us, when it is our time to do so
Love you all for your undying spirit
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Good morning ladies and welcome to Thursday.
Bert - My BFF Tammy and I were set to go see the I Can Only Imagine movie today but had to table it due to conflicts. We also heard it was really good. Glad to know you enjoyed it.
Patti - Thanks for the neat poem. I finally gave myself a break from my 11 days straight of dvd's last evening. We went out to dinner to Kraver's Seafood and I just felt like relaxing. I don't feel like it was a crash and burn. I feel like it was a take care of Karla's body. LOL. I also stopped weighing everyday to stop that aggravation. LOL. My eating is pretty impeccable. I am on a roll there. Glenn has been making some wonderful recipes. I really feel that is the key to success. Keeping your home filled with low fat or low carb healthy food choices and having planned meals you really enjoy. It's those days we don't have these things available that we tend to grab for the off program high points or high carb choices.
Janet - Like you so eloquently put it though, the beauty of life is that every day gives us fresh opportunities to do better.
Glenn has either a virus or food poisoning. He has been up all night vomiting and with diarrhea. Poor baby.
Today is Izzy's dance day, so I am off,,
Karla
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Good Morning, Ladies. Breakfast is tracked. I made cookies yesterday to send to Dylan and Penny for Easter....6 each. I iced them and then was going to decorate this morning to get them in the mail. Mike ate some of them.....now they are down to 5 each! Oh well. I have dough in the fridge for Jillian's and Cole's cookies. Will make them on Saturday.
I'm heading to the post office to mail Easter gifts and then to the gym. It was so crowded yesterday. Annie doesn't celebrate Easter as half of her family are Jewish, but I do. So, they can call it Spring gifts or just a suprise from Grandma and Grandpa.
Tonight is Maundy Thursday service and then choir practice for this weekend's cantata.
Karla: You're lucky in many ways, especially Glenn making wonderful recipes. I've been watching the snack options and have been focusing on fruit for snacks. It has helped, but like the poem Patti sent. we will rise again from our falls. Hope Glenn is feeling better.
Janet: You are such an inspiration!
Patti: Thanks for the poem. We need to remember that from time to time.
Waving hi to Diane and Cindy.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Good morning all! We got off the river last night but I was so tired after getting all our gear clean and laundry done I didn’t check in. Now a quick drop in before we leave our campground with WiFi and head into Big Bend NP for the next couple of days with no cell service I am sure. We had a terrific river trip. I’ll get some pictures up when we next have service. I ate everything served, and it was as expected fairly high carb but also good protein. I at it all because I was hungry, which must mean I was burning it off, right? Back to trying for healthier eating now that we are feeding ourselves, but fresh veggies are at a premium and not very good out here in the desert.
Back when I have service again!0 -
Hello from waterlogged Dayton. seems like it has rained for ages. Yards and streets flooded. But it is the dreariness that wears me down. However, a good dose of girlfriends, IKEA shopping and lunch at Smokey Bones, followed up with a super fun TRX class turned on the sunshine in my soul.
Now I am on to my Thursday nite shows and headed to my craft room to play with some new toys. If it stops raining I am going to do a little shopping, if it doesn't I will just stay home and start gathering stuff for vacation.....and more craft room time.
Diane, I have never been to Big Bend but it is on the list. Can't wait to see and hear all about it.
Bert, the kids will love the treats, no matter what you call them.
Cindy, glad you got away to see your Dad. Be safe. Love the skyline in Vermont pic, gorgeous.
Karla, I am sure you are having fun with Izzy as usual. I hope Glenn is better by now.
Janet, are you getting any rest? Stay in and stay dry.
Creativity awaits
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Good morning ladies and TGIF. One more day and this body will be heading to the beautiful beaches of Destin. I can't wait to see this resort. 17 swimming pools? One with a volcano in the middle? I can't wait to see this resort! Mostly I want to lay on the beach and get some sun on my legs and arms. My legs haven't been this slim in years! Still holding at 177. Yep, I checked this morning. LOL.
Patti - It rained like the dickins here yesterday also. Clearing today and the beaches are supposed to be awesome while we are in Destin with temps in the mid 70's. Perfect!!
Diane - Sounds like you are having a wonderful time. The fact that you are being mindful of your eating tells me you are doing well. I'm your activity is keeping your weight under wraps. Just enjoy yourself.
Bert - I know you are busy with this being Easter week. We are having Easter dinner at my house tomorrow since we are heading out Easter morning. There is a Sunrise service held outside near our home at 6:30 I may try o attend.
I have to scan and send some documents to Medicare before I head out.
Happy Easter to all however you enjoy it. We are having a lighted night egghunt here tomorrow evening after we eat. So fun.
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Good Morning, Ladies. This morning, I'm headed to Greg and Carrie's to color Easter Eggs with the kids. Coloring Easter Eggs was so fun when the boys were little, and now memories are being made with Jillian and Cole. I'll head to the gym at some point today. Did anyone get a notification from MFP about security?
Karla: Where in Destin is the new resort? We had such a great time when we were there a couple of years ago. I'd like to go again sometime.
Patti: Girlfriend time is a must! It finally stopped raining, so I'm hoping for a rain free day today. My joints are asking as well.
Waving hi to Diane, Janet, and Cindy.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert
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Good morning, all.
Cindy, hope you and Em had a great visit with your dad. Vermont is so beautiful - I do miss New England.
Bert, any time I smell vinegar I think of dyeing Easter eggs. So much fun with the kids.
Patti, sounds like your mind is getting into adventure mode. Hope the prep goes smoothly.
Karla, how will you make time for 17 pools and a beach? You'll find a way, I'm sure. Have a great time.
Diane, Big Bend is a place I hope to see one day. With Charly, you have the freedom to explore.
My eating has been not awful this week - the pause button and the NO muscle are slowly regaining strength.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter weekend! Much love from rainy Kentucky (hey, it's really greening things up).0 -
Good afternoon friends. I am at a very busy nail salon having my tippy toes done and my manicure. This is my usual place but with the holiday it is swamped, good thing I arrived early! I’m getting the Secret Minerals from the Dead Seas Pedicure..
Bert- I have not been to this resort but it is in Miramar Beach at Sandestin. I am excited to see it. It has to be pretty large and on the water to offer kayaks, boogie boards, bicycles and 17 pools. Lol. I’m just taking the two granddaughters, Audrey and Izzy. Glenn has already told us we can’t go to the doll shop again. Lol.
Gotta run
Karla
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Good Morning, Ladies. It was a very rough night sleeping last night. I was awake from 2-5:30. Finally got back to sleep around 6 and slept until 8. The neighbor's dogs didn't help either, but that's not the reason I woke up. I doubt if I get a nap as the upstairs carpets are getting cleaned this afternoon, and then I'll watch the kids while Greg's dad takes him and Carrie out to dinner for their birthdays. Very typical of him..........better for me, though, as I get the best end of that deal. Spending money on an expensive dinner vs speding time with the kids......hmmmmm......no brainer in my book.
This morning is cantata rehearsal. I'm decorating Easter cookies this afternoon. Have a great day, everyone! At a stand still with the scales, but I'm still on plan.
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Good morning ladies, the sun is shining and I am getting ready to go visit Mom and bring her Kroger order. Then a quick trip to Walmart to pick up a few things for our trip. I am getting excited for two weeks that will be filled with fun shared with some awesome friends, some beautiful vintage BMWs and a bit of beach time. No fancy pools or volcanos though, lol. Our friend in Sarasota no doubt has a million things planned for us to do and see, as she never sits still for very long. She has promised me another watercolor lesson and I am really looking forward to that. Planning to get at least an hour of bike riding in every day and hopefully one good long ride, while in Sarasota. They have wonderful bike paths there.
Bert, you are spot on with what is important. Time with family is more precious than gold. I spent a lot of time with my grandkids as they grew up and now that they are adults they want to spend time with me. I am definitely the winner there and so are you. I love hearing the kids say "Grandma, remember that time we........." Those words are music to my soul.
Waving hi to the rest of the crew. Enjoy you day
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Good afternoon ladies and Happy Easter weekend.
Bert - I know you are deep in the holiday pleasures with your local grands and enthralled with your church activities. I will let you know how this resort plays out. As you can tell I am anxious to experience it with my granddaughters.
Patti - Had I ever mentioned to you my first medical job was at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in 1976? Yes, that started my medical reimbursement career. I know you didn’t mean that as a “barb” about the fancy pools and volcanos. My grandchildren are my heart and they will love it all. It claims to be a very family oriented resort. Glenn and I invested in the Wyndham ownership program so we could share it with our family. That’s why we can stay at these wonderful places now without a nightly fee. We bought into over ten years ago and paid off the mortgage. Then we purchased that additional mortgage for a song from a coworker of his. I love the opportunities it affords us. One of the biggest expenses of any vacation is the condo or hotel fees. We traveled for three weeks straight last year for Glenn’s retirement trip on Wyndham.
We had some disturbing news a little while ago. Glenn’s middle son’s first wife has passed away. She had a known heart condition. She is the mother of his oldest two boys. So sad.
Happy holiday to you all,
Karla
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Karla, so sorry for the loss. Hope Glenn and his son and the boys will find peace soon. Hope it won't interfere with your trip. May the weather be perfect! Remember the sunscreen.
Bert, the cantata will be lovely - hope you got some rets today after that restless night. Middle age is a bear sometimes! You definitely win on time with the kids. Enjoy every second! My brother and sister-in-law are in OR to spend Easter with Caleb and Cady. They've put up some adorable photos.
Patti, I can practically hear you whooping with joy as you get onto the road. Today's mom time will be extra precious to last for a bit.
Things are OK here. James is spending the weekend at his girlfriend's so I'm taking advantage of solo time to go through some things. Took eight small bags of stuff to Goodwill today. Much more to do but any start is a good thing.
Waving an Easter hello to Cindy and Diane. Much love to you all.
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May the blessings of Easter touch you all today.
I had a lovely visit with Mom, got my last minute items from the store, have most of my clothes and personal items packed and Edd has all the camping gear in the car already. Just need to finish the laundry and then everything will be put in the car today. We will drop Frankie off at our son's on our way out of town. Then we will make a brief stop at Edd's brothers place in KY to drop off some stuff and then we will be free as birds heading south.
Will check in when I can but looking forward to some disconnected time so no worries if you don't hear from me.
Hugs to all
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Good afternoon. We finally got over to the condo. Totally awesome.
Bert - This is right across the street from the Bay Club at San Destin. It is that huge grouping of tall hotels and condos including the Hilton. So right past the Silver Sands Outlets.
Patti- So Edd and you are camping yourselves down to Florida and Mississippi and back via motorcycle. What wonderful weather for it. Enjoy.
The girls are having a ball. It’s what warms my heart. Izzy has missed the last two vacations due to flu and strep throat. She is on cloud nine now.
We are on the 10th floor and are headed to the beach for a couple hours before dinner. They gave us a listing of activities at the resorts and of course there is a Luau and also a doll show and a sand castle building event the girls have circled. Life is good.
I hope you all have enjoyed great family time, self time, fur baby time or pleasure of your choice this weekend.
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Happy Easter to all! We are finally where we have some cell service. I spent a couple hours uploading pictures, editing them and getting some FB posts up. We had a terrific time. I haven’t tracked anything, because no service! But I’ve not been indulging too much,and I’ve been getting tons of exercise.
Looks like Patti, Cindy and Karla are off on trips. Have a blast! And Janet is getting some well deserved me time, and Bert is having fun with family. More personals tomorrow maybe. We should have service most of the time now. Tomorrow we are headed for Austin then San Antonio and the Alamo on Tuesday.0 -
Just one photo my DIL sent me. IMG_2031.JPG0
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Good morning. Quiet Easter here, which was pleasant. Got pics from Oregon of Cady & Caleb - way cute.
Diane, if you want unusual toys for Elise, friends own the Toy Joy store in Austin. Weird and wonderful stuff. Enjoy this part of your trip.
Karla, hope the weather is as pretty as it looks in that photo. Dip your toes in for all of us. I know the girls are having a blast.
Patti, hope Edd gets his must-dos out of the way efficiently so you can leave at a decent (low-traffic) hour.
Cindy, how was your dad? Had to be fun with Emily along!
Bert, can you relax a bit this week with church Easter stuff over? I bet the kids had a great Easter with you and Mike to dote on them.
My eating was not great but not horrible over the weekend. I bought James some Easter candy but none for myself. Did cave to Belvita biscuits while running errands but it could've been worse. Trying to get plenty of fiber and am doing really well at turning to a no-calorie beverage when my tummy rumbles. Don't know about the scale and don't care. Got some stuff dropped off to donate after morning blood draw for endocrinologist. Will finish laundry while James is golfing and tonight my Michigan Wolverines play for the national championship. Villanove is probably the better team but you never know - that's why they actually play the game!0 -
Diane- Nice to hear from you every time you can. Yes, I am on the first beach trip now in Destin, then two days home and off again. My next trip will include visiting relatives the first two days in Tampa and St Pete and then on to Englewood Beach for three nights meeting up with 10-12 friends from the 1970’s!! Too fun! We will have a blast. We all went on a seven day cruise in 2011. I love San Antonio. Enjoy!!
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My legs are definitely thinner, two more pounds and I hit 175!!!!!0
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Hi All-
I know its been a while, again.
Dad is good and time spent with Em, priceless.
Did I say my company was sold to Plaskolite based in Columbus, not sure what that will mean but I'll be busy for the next few months.
Pouring every spare moment into the trilogy to send to Wild Rose Press-
Quick personals-
Karla have a great time on vacation and congrats on the scale downward spiral
Diane- enjoy travels and remember frozen is good too if you can't get fresh veggies
Bert- I can't wait to see the new movie I can Only Imagine- have fun with the kids
Janet- your house has to be empty by now..
saying no and pause are powerful indeed. I'm glad James has found love. Do you think he'll stay in the area now?
Patti- sorry I missed your departure- i hope you have a great time.
I miss talking to you daily but I hope you can understand- delivering 3- 70k+ books in 6 months is VERY agressive.... time to straighten my cape and be wonder woman
Hugs to all- you mean the world to me.
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Cindy, so good to see you! Hang in there - we treasure it when you are able to make time to check in. Write away!
Karla, looks like you are all having fun. Did the girls like the band?
Patti and Diane, hope travels are bringing joy.
Bert, hope you have the sun we’re getting right now but won’t get the storm we’re to get tomorrow.
Did OK yesterday but can do better. A new day and pushing liquids here.
Well, my team list but they were outmatched. Fun anyway - only two teams get to play for the title, so no shame in a loss.0 -
Good afternoon. The fun continues. The girls had fun at the doll contest and got medals for their participation. Priceless memories indeed.
Cindy- We all know we are on your mind when you are unable to post. Yes, I have had to replace my entire wardrobe. Even shoes. I am tracking along this’s vacation and eating light but no dvds. Prayers for your future.
We are dropping Glenn/Papa off at the resort and the girls and I are hitting the Commons shopping stores. Brighton, Chico’s and Francesco’s here I come! Plus shops for the girls.
As Izzy says “we don’t like Papa to go shopping with us”. Lol.
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Hi Girls-
Its another dreary day here but it is giving moisture for the bulbs waiting to pop up when the sun does start to shine. Jasper goes back to Tufts on Friday so will miss most of my LR day but he's worth it.
I do have time over the weekend to work - so that's a good thing.
Karla- I'm sure its a hardship to replace your entire wardrobe- LOL have fun with the girls.
Janet- there's always next year with College hoops-
Diane and Patti- have a blast....
Bert- big plans for the day?
Changing my plate size is helping I think. I find myself more empty in the morning and I've also scaled back at lunch, breakfast remains the same unless I just have time for a yogurt.
I'm making it happen but when the weather starts to cooperate I'll be able to walk more.
Gotta run- hugs all the way around.
Cindy0
