Serial Starters
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Good evening,
Met up with some ladies who have been where I live for a long time and taking notes on how they negotiate for new things with the rent increases.
Having first piece of Italian cake as I had leftover lunch for dinner.
Kathryn, what a lucky dog, sending good thoughts for you and dog.
Wishing all a good night.1 -
Kathryn - Merry Christmas to you and Cal! Wow! That is one lucky dog... hoping you can keep him calm, long enough to heal...
CBoys on their way with magic dust for Cal and, zero calorie snacks and drinks for you!0 -
Kathryn, thank goodness that Cal is almost in the clear!!
surgery, carpal tunnel, right hand only in less than 9 hours. 6:30 in the am, bright and early. should take about 5 minutes for the surgery but two hours total for prep and release.
no therapy only exercises. there goes my push ups and tricep dips during my circuits.
we had a cookie exchange at work yesterday. I'm still doing pretty good avoiding the 7 baskets of goodies in my kitchen. my SO on the other hand is not.
I may be out for a couple days. ya'll take care of yourself and each other and I will talk to ya in a few!!
have a great night and merry Christmas!!!1 -
Hi again all!
Doing my check- in again today - happy hump day! Kathryn, I'm glad to hear about Cal again! What a rockstar of a dog. I'm sure you're glad to have him back home, even though it's tough. Sounds like you're handling it as well as you can.
I think I missed a birthday! Lana's?! Happy birthday!!
Kristina - good luck on the surgery! Let us know how it goes.
Work is NUTS this time of year for me. I'm expecting 12-14ish hour days every weekday from now until a bit into January, and also some work on the weekends. Wish me luck. Eating is so hard when worn is stressful, but I've been doing better the last few days. Not great, but slightly under maintenance calories.
My friend and her new husband are visiting from NC on Saturday, so I'm trying desparately to clean in the evenings this week after my long work days. Doesn't leave much time for TV (sad day - I love my TV shows) or posting on MFP. You'll see me back again more before too long though
I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!1 -
Oh, and who posted about the sock exchange? Sara? I got such a kick out of that. 2 socks should not = 2 pairs of socks. Just saying!1
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THURSDAY
Good morning,
Tomorrow will be a ghost town, hoping for a little of that today at work. I am glad people are gone as I kept getting good food gifts as presents. Italian fruit cake is wonderful and reminds me of the stuff we used to buy when my family lived in Europe. Calories are insane, so will do the best I can.
Kristina - will think good thoughts you are probably at the hospital or on the way. But you are right the prep is huge and the surgery may take 30 minutes. How did you end up with 7 baskets of cookies - that is a crazy amount. Can any of them freeze? Guests coming by??
Oatmeal is on and time to scoot. Wave to all who follow. Wishing all a great day.1 -
Alright ladies!
I’m alive! Can only type with my pinky lol
Surgery took 7 minutes but the prep and after stuff took two hours. My hand is now a lovely swollen shade of Oompa Loompa
Thank you all for your kind words!
Now to get sleep that I have missed for four months!3 -
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Kristina - glad surgery went well...thank goodness for the pinky! Thanks for letting us know you are ok... get some rest... check in when you can!0
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Cal has a bit of an "Unbreakable" attitude. He keeps trying to walk on leg. So doc prescribed something to keep him sedated. I took it to same pharmacy to be filled like I do all our prescriptions. It was hilarious. I nearly laughed out loud several times. By the time I finally got it, I was feeling a bit Scroogish though. But soon as I got to car, started chuckling to myself. The experience went as follows:
I drop of the script and the lady is looking it over, asks if she has filled for me before, I said "well, yes, for the humans anyway" she didn't even blink an eye, says "ok, we have the birthdate here" I said "well, we think that's the right date" Startled look. I explain "it's for my dog" She looks back at script a minute, back at me, then asks for my address and phone number. Stares at it a moment more, finally gives me an "Oh, ok. It will be about 20 min"
I grab a cart and do a bit of shopping. (pharmacy is in grocery)
Go back to pick up the prescription in 25 minutes.
Tech asks my name. "My last name is Crafton. The prescription is for Callahan." Blank look. "What's the birthdate?" I reply "Not exactly sure. I think they were guessing October 2015" Not sure if it was confusion, aggravation, or fear in the look he gave me. "It's for my dog." Blank look. Blink. Blink.
He goes to look for it. Comes back with "Insurance says there is no coverage for Callahan" to which I replied "I know. Callahan is my dog." Puzzled look.
"I am trying to get a prescription filled for my dog who was hit by a car." He gives me a totally blank look and glances back down at the script. "So what insurance do we run that through?" Now I give him a blank look. "None. It's for my dog." Blank look. "So you will be paying cash?"
"Maybe" I reply and get a very confused look. "Depends on how much it is. I may need to use a credit card." Relieved look and he tells me it will be about 20 minutes.
*22 minutes later*
Different tech: "What name is it under?" I say "Not sure. My last name is Crafton but my dogs name is Callahan." I get a look as if I told him I had given birth to a puppy. "My dog was hit by a car. I am trying to get a prescription filled for him." Tech actually looks to each side like he thinks his co-workers are pranking him. He looks at me questioningly and says "This is for trazadone."
"Yes. It's to sedate my dog who is not supposed to be walking on his dislocated hip or licking his wounds." He gives me grossed out look.
"What insurance did you want this run through?" He gets an incredulous look from me. "None. I am paying for it because it's for my dog." Not so blank look. Finally, some ray of understanding seems to have poked through to the man.
"Ok, $32. But it will be a couple minutes" Am sure my face was not one of joy of the season at this point. "I was told that almost an hour ago." Blank look. Blink. Blink. "Wait here." He goes back to talk to someone for a few seconds and comes back with a bottle and rings me up!
OH. EM. GEE.3 -
Thank you all for the positive thoughts for Cal! Sorry for the novella i posted earlier, but it was so aggravatingly funny I just had to share!
Kristina - glad surgery went well! heal quickly!! need to get a nice voice to text program so you don't have to type!
Lana - sorry i seemed to have missed your birthday! happy belated birthday!!!
Dawn - i dont know why people think senior citizens are so slow - I swear they can get away from you faster than any toddler!!
i am thinking late Jan or early Feb for online party. Would that work for you?
Ammey - good luck with the long workdays. great job on staying in a good calorie range! usually long work days make me want to eat everything in sight.
Sara - fantastic news with weigh in!!! not so great news to hear of a rent increase? and especially with all the trouble you had to go through with the leaks and mold and fans and all.
Co-worker gave me a copy of a Leslie Sansone dvd that we do in office. Now I should be able to squeeze in a mile or two at home if I have to miss our time at work. Think I will check ebay for some of her other dvds. They are older so hoping they are super cheap!2 -
Kathryn, at work but I did have to laugh because I deal with that kind of "would you like fries with that?" cannot think outside of the box at work ( I also do it, so I shouldnt complain).
Mold gone, new faucet/kitchen light and dishwasher, my rent is based on what is "normal" in the area. I have until early next year to not worry about it.
Callahan thoughts on their way.
BBL1 -
Good evening,
Home, ahhhh such a nice feeling. Got 4 more pair of wonderful soft socks that I can wear with my boots as a present from coworker. She also gave me a box of peanut brittle, so I hope to ration that starting tomorrow.
Oatmeal for dinner so I can have another slice of the Italian Fruit cake. Something warm with comfort is what the girl wants.
Hot chocolate (spiked for those who need it) and foot massages under Lana's Palm Tree.
Wishing all a good night.1 -
Kathryn - oh my what a story... you confused the heck out of them... that's funny... was it cheaper to get at Pharmacy? Only asking as we prescribe that at clinic and dispense as well... it is difficult to keep some dogs calm...I always hate, when we have to use the cone of shame when they won't stop licking... yes, Sr Citizen's amaze me... there one sec, completely invisible the next! And, she has a bad leg! She sure can go when she wants to! Party time sounds great! Just let me know and I'll get it set up for you... thanks so much, again! Oh...I almost forgot..the month of Jan, is double host rewards... so, instead of 1 or 2 half price items, you get 2- 4 with qualifying order.. just in case yer interested!
Sara - I love socks! My co-worker gave me some last year, along with another co-worker...we were both so excited... she couldn't believe it...hehe... great gift I say!0 -
Confession time...I braved scale last night... highest number I've seen in a long time... even tho, I feel like I've been avoiding treats like crazy, eating smaller portions... anyway, ever since I saw that number, it's like I don't even care... baked cookies tonight... sampled more than my share... ate treats at work, not horribly, but more than I had been... this isn't the first time I have done this...I don't know why I do it...I am conscious of my choices, know that I shouldn't, and do it anyway...0
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FRIDAY -TGIF!!
Good morning,
Fruit/veg box here, as I didnt go in and "order" online- it was good surprise, I know how to cook everything;Broccoli/Bok Choy I will saute/steam, Butternut squash and carrots I will roast, Spinach probably boil. Apples and pears are my fruit. Today is half day at work they close at 12 (Catholic organization), so I will probably do my roasting this afternoon.
Dawn - if we had all the answers to why we eat - diets would be easy. When the Holidays are over, start with a new plan for the new year.
Depending on what the med was Kathryn needed sometimes they have to go to human pharmacy - my Vet doesnt carry some of the "high end" ones for security reasons.
Great deal on Scentsy for January. Tempting but too many people I know sell it.
Oatmeal is ready and this will become an essay - lurking from work. Find comfort today - mine is new socks and hot water bottle. Just an idea.
TGIF1 -
Good morning All~~
Kristina, sending more healing thoughts your way. I hope that your hand isn't hurting too much, if at all.
Dawn - Just balance out some of the treat-eating with making sure that you take your vitamins, each a piece of fruit each day? Some veggies? Get in your protein, and enjoy the holidays~~
Sara - Thank you for your frequent examples of how to provide ourselves with comfort and rewards with things other than food. It really helps me when you tell us what you are doing for yourself.
Kathryn - I LOVED hearing your dog story at the pharmacy!
What probably added to the confusion is that trazadone is an anti-depressant for humans. My DH took it years ago.
I hope Callahan is doing well.
The Cabana Boys are wearing their Santa outfits today. A few will be taking Happy Holiday spray out to Annie and Tess and Annmarie and Samuels and Saltine and Missy and Ali and Liz......
Waves to anyone who pops by later on~~
Lana2 -
Oh my, I’ve missed a lot.
Kristina, congrats on the successful surgery. Hope the pain is tolerable.
Dawn, I laughed in solidarity with your Wal Mart senior citizen story. In my case, it was a 90/yr-old MIL with rheumatoid arthritis whom I lost several times in a TJ Maxx. How do they get so fast?
Kathryn, also howled at your pharmacy story! After that experience, you probably needed the meds yourself! Glad Callahan is doing better.
Sara, great advice as always for the holidays, and Lana, greatly appreciate your encouragement and gentle nudging as well. This is my first holiday season after having lost weight and I’m determined to both enjoy it and not overdo.
After 4 hectic weeks at work (I’m a nonprofit fundraiser so this is our busiest time), surrounded by Dick people battling a nasty cold virus, I am now on vacation....and sick. Damn, was hoping to stay healthy for Christmas. Ah well, am off until Jan. 2 so enough time to get well.
Back to bed for a nap. Waves to all - will check in later.
Tess1 -
Tess, thank you for the laugh. At work bbl1
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Just noticed my typo...was surrounded by SICK people at work, not “dick” people. Sigh...they are really very nice people....0
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Tilliesmommy1 wrote: »FRIDAY -TGIF!!
Fruit/veg box here, as I didnt go in and "order" online......Spinach probably boil.......
TGIF
Sara - Do you like spinach?
If not particularly, grab a big frying pan that has a cover, and put some olive oil or butter into the pan, and then throw in the spinach (maybe trim off the bigger ugly stems) and cover to cook on low and wilt it down to almost nothing. Then you can either eat it with some grated parmesan cheese, or put it into containers to later add to soup or omelets, or anything that could use some green color---dips, potatoes......endless.....
Lana
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Tess, yes some auto-corrects or typos are quite interesting! I do hope you kick this cold very very soon!
Lana1 -
Story of the day - get your hankies handy - lady at Cafe not only gave me the chicken salad I ordered but also container of Pasta salad and a banana - so I could take leftovers home for dinner!
Tess -sometimes mistakes are Freudian slip and that one is a doozy! We believe you when you say you work with really nice people, but still makes me laugh.
Spinach ideas are good ones Lana - thank you. I like Spinach however I can get it, except creamed..... what were they thinking?
A couple of trips to dumpster to clean out some of my acquired mess and then who knows?
BBL1 -
Awwww, Sara - hanky-inducing story indeed! Always heartwarming to be reminded there are good people in the world.
(Thanks for the empathy, Lana!)
BBL
Tess0 -
Just noticed my typo...was surrounded by SICK people at work, not “dick” people. Sigh...they are really very nice people....
And, the truth comes out...hahaha...I didn't even think about that typo... guess after coming from bad workplace before, I just thought you were being incredibly honest...0 -
Sara- very true...I just wish I knew what was going on in my head, to control my bad choices...I think, it's just frustration... trying to make good choices, smaller portions, then the number goes up... so, I say to heck with it, I'll just eat whatever, it doesn't matter... thankfully, I don't stay in that mindset very long and get somewhat back on track fairly quickly...
Well...the winter weather has finally hit... under winter weather advisory until 6:00am in morn... not supposed to accumulate... sleeting at the moment... of course, I have to work all weekend... hopefully, it won't be bad... heading home Christmas Eve and back Mon night.. dislike the quick trips, but at least I get to go...
Merry (almost) Christmas Eve Eve0 -
SATURDAY
Good morning,
Normal errands today and then home. Dog is up and fed so we shall be back under the covers soon.
Dawn drive carefully and stay warm.
BBL1 -
To-do for today: clean house, wrap presents, drop Christmas goodies off to the neighbors. Then take a nap because I’m still feeling crappy.
BBL
Tess1 -
We did get a little bit of snow... just enough to say the ground was white... it's mostly gone, as sun is out... only 32 degrees... but, it's not bad... possibly more tonight, but less than an inch of accumulation...
Tess - feel better soon! No fun to be sick at Christmas!
We have a very sick pup at work... not 100% sure what is wrong... waiting on bloodwork, which of course takes longer with holiday...Dr thinks it's Ketoacidosis, which can also cause pancreatitis... so, she'll be spending her Christmas with us... hoping, fluids and meds will help, soon...
Have to finish Christmas goodies and have no desire to do so...ugh... back to work this afternoon and tomorrow...I'm thankful to have Christmas Day off, just wish I could head home before evening...I will be grateful and appreciative...1 -
Good evening,
Tess- drink different kinds of herb tea - I just bought a box of peppermint herb tea today.
Dawn - thank you for caring for those animals. Glad you get some family time too.
My comfort today is washing my winter robe, well overdue and I was able to make a full load of clothing. Warm jammies and robe. Not a bad way to end an evening.
Neighbor dropped off a box of designer chocolate (a chocolate shop in town that makes their own). She is vegetarian and reminded me of Butternut Squash Ravioli which I hope to find tomorrow at the store. I have a healthy fear of knives (when cutting into things like Butternut Squash) - they sell precut items at store- I hate to waste the money but in this case it might be money well spent.
Dog walks today have helped with the calorie count. We will take walks tomorrow and Monday for the same reason
Find me with the Cboys in their Santa outfits - so I can sit on their lap and ask for what I want for Christmas - with my warm jammies/robe, Miss Tillie and a cup of hot chocolate. I consulted the label for calories and have been putting 1/3 too much in - need those calories for Christmas special items.
Wishing all a good night.
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