December is here!
cpanus
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Have fun this month and kiss all your babies...big ones and small ones! 
Chris
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Yesterday 148.4 today 149.0 at 7:15 this morning. I was really good yesterday. I know it will show up Tues. The 149.0 is a result of overindulgence Thurs. Looking for 145.0 in December. This will be a good month.
Chris0 -
Chris I really appreciate your doing this for me. I was painting trim and finishing up my mom's room yesterday. I completely forgot to log in! Still have to finish some work in the closet. Hang a door and MOVE the furniture back in. Also we have been looking into adopting a new dog. Libby needs a friend. Someone small, low to no shedding. And young. Will be looking at a 2 year old terrier mix Tuesday. He was found by an older woman on her property. She has been caring for him since last August. His name is Barney. He takes a long time to warm up to men and has food anxieties. Sounds like Cooper when we first got him. Adoption fee is $350.
The woman and her son are driving 4 hours to meet us and the kids. And their yard. I think she is attatched to him. Now I need to clean up around the place a bit. It is up to Libby though.
Shell0 -
Chris I hope you are feeling better and DDD also. Being sore or sick is no fun. Hugs to you both.
Shell0 -
No problem, Shelley. I know how it gets. And it sounds like you are crazy busy!! I hope Barney works out and Libby likes him.
Some days the meds take care of the pain and some days not so good. Asked the doc if I could get another shot in my back. This last shot lasted six weeks. I hope the wait list isn't six weeks this time around. I'll just have to wait and see.
DDD has the bumps all over. Poor baby. Ronan is getting better. No complaints from him.
TTYT
Chris1 -
I was 139.5 Saturday, so ate extra and got it up to 140.5 today. I secretly love the sound of one-thirty-something, we'll see...
Chris, I was watching a show about connective tissue and it said that the fascia need to be kept hydrated and slippery. If you favor something it gets gummy and freezes us and painful. The solution: lots of water and lots of gently stretching exercise. Don't know if that's helpful or not....
Shell, luvs ya.
paula1 -
147.8 this morning at 6:00. Happier.
DDD is home sick so we will p/u the boys at 8:00 to let her sleep and have a bit of quiet time. She has a doc's note for the week. She is already talking about helping out her schools half days from home. I think she should just rest but...you know...mom's don't know anything. I hope her boss says "NO!"
I have a workout w/our trainer at noon.
It is really cold here! Paula have you gotten much rain where you are? How are you guys doing?
Shelley are you excited to meet Barney? I'm so jealous!
Love you all!
Chris
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Paula that is so great! Having to eat to get your weight up! Woohoo.
Chris I hope I get to leave work and meet all of them tomorrow. Barney seems hopeful.
I sure hope that your DDD feels better soon. And that Ronan is feeling better. My feet hurt most days also. Not as bad I am sure. But I am hoping new inserts help. I sure hope you can get into the doctors soon. 
Strength training this morning went great. Work was really busy. On my feet all day dealing with inmates. I moved my Dendro into the quarantine tank with the other corals. This way I can give it some special care. I have had it for years. Almost lost it to all that algae growth. Now I just want to bring it back to its full potential.
Shell0 -
173:6 this morning at 4:30. Headed to the office. Trying to be positive and get through. Cold here in Atlanta. Highs 47 today.
Kathy1 -
142 for me this morning. It's so odd liking the extra pound.
Yes Chris, a lot of rain, but not torrential. It was so cold yesterday morning that Kelcie and I both had our under-desk heaters up full blast and blew out the circuit breaker... oops! (It was worth it - I'm gonna get big wool socks to wear around the office if they don't heat it better, brrr!)
Kathy, I love love love seeing your numbers, because I remember when you were trying to break into wonderland, tee hee!
Chris, make everybody get well! Shelly, good luck with Barney, sounds like a sweetie.
paula1 -
147.0 this morning at 6:00. Funny to be happy at a number 10 pounds over my goal, but I was so afraid I couldn't control the weight gain. Going to a physical therapy class for my foot today, and the pain doc is going to have his office set up an appt to talk about what's happening. He said my next shot should be four months from my first shot...February...EGADS!!! DH had to help me put on my socks this morning.
DDD and Ronan are doing great. DDD is still bumpy.
Paula and Kathy you two are doing great!
Really cold here Sunday...and yesterday! Man! Walked out of the house in just my workout clothes and thought I was gonna freeze before I got to the car!
Back later...must get cleaned up for foot class.
Chris0 -
I am bouncing just under 150. I have to work late tonight. So not sure if or when I will get to meet Barney. I do not think I will be able to break away and meet him before Rocky makes a decision. Darn!
I am sore from my workout yesterday. I love this kind of sore.
Hugs Chris.
Paula and Kathy, like Chris said, you two are doing great.
Shell0 -
Chris,
Work group went walking yesterday. I'd already been out and knew to grab a coat. They didn't. Loved the look on their face when the cold air hit them.
142.5 this morning, time to skip a meal.
Paula1 -
147.4 this morning at 6:30. I did celebrate yesterday...Physical Therapist took me out of my boot!!! She gave me some exercises to do...and said I COULD START WALKING AGAIN!!!! Half a mile at first but it's a start!! I had a few Ice cream sandwiches and some peppermints!! I'm okay now. YEA!!
Paula, Did you have to hide your grin?? It has been crazy cold the past few days. Went out to get the paper this morning around 7:00 and I thought it was different...Cold, but different...we'll see when we go pick up the boys if I get that same sensation.
Shelley, Thank you for the hug. It worked! That's a good sore you got going there.
Got our trainer at 12:00. We'll get the boys in a little bit and keep them for a few hours so DDD can get some things done. She is thinking about going back on Friday. Depends on her bumps...which she has everywhere. Ronan is doing great!
Later my friends.
Chris
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Paula, I skip meals a lot on weekends. Get up a little later than work days. Get busy, have a late breakfast. Not hungry for lunch then dinner comes around. I skip my coat some days here. And yes, it is a bit chilled at just above freezing right now. In the daytime anyway.
Chris glad you are out of the boot! yes! Take it easy now. Hopefully DDD's bumps will go away soon. Awful for her.
Still a little sore today. And we lifted weights again today. I hope we are sore again tomorrow.
Shell0 -
171.6 this morning. Happy for you Chris. I know how much you love to walk. I need to join you and start again myself. It unusually cold here in Georgia. Going to be 27 in the morning and I have to go to the office.
Everyone seems to be doing well! I’m feeling much better...especially mentally!
Kathy
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Guess the celebration has caught up with me...148.0 at 6:30 this morning.
Kathy I am so glad you are feeling better. And, we can walk together. Maybe we can time it. DH and I are getting the boys this morning and going to walk around the park. Are you working at home or in the office? Let me know and we can time it. We can do a short walk together!!
DDD's principal told her...in so many words...to stay home and rest. I hope she does. I know this is killing her but she still gets winded.
Gotta go now.
Chris1 -
148.0 this morning at 5:30. Going walking in a bit!! I only get 45 mins but I'm happy with that. We'll see how my foot acts. Feels okay now.
Back later.
Chris1 -
SoGuess the celebration has caught up with me...148.0 at 6:30 this morning.
Kathy I am so glad you are feeling better. And, we can walk together. Maybe we can time it. DH and I are getting the boys this morning and going to walk around the park. Are you working at home or in the office? Let me know and we can time it. We can do a short walk together!!
DDD's principal told her...in so many words...to stay home and rest. I hope she does. I know this is killing her but she still gets winded.
Gotta go now.
Chris
Sorry Chris I was in the office yesterday 6:00-4:30. Didn’t get a walk in. It’s going to rain all weekend so looks like I’m on the recumbent.
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Chris I have a Christmas party tomorrow night. I am just hoping to stay under the 150 mark.
Hi Kathy! Hope everyone is doing well there also. Are there malls near you that allow walking in them before they officially open? Ours here does. And it is great when there is bad weather.
Well Rockys new rescue dog has had a couple of accidents. More like his new daddy does not watch him well enough.
but he is coming along well. Starting to really play with Libby. They wrestle and chase each other around the house. He may have an ear infection. He yelped when Rocky touched his ear. He had come up and put his paws on Rockys leg so Rocky attempted to touch him. Hope not. We do not want to increase any stress for him. He did not growl or try to bite when I tripped over him. Little stink snuck up behind me.
Shelley0 -
Barney sounds like a sweety pie! or it a that pee pee pie..or, yeah, trippin' pie!! tee hee hee!
Did not weigh this morning. Hurt bad and all chores fall out of my brain. We stayed up late last night because we do not have anything today except puppy sitting while the kids and their friends go to the Dickens Faire in SF. Staying up late messes with what I have to do to control the pain. My fault!!!
We are walking in a bit! So excited...really foggy out there tho. Cold and foggy...yuck! DH loves it...go figure.
Love all of you.
Chris0 -
"Little stink" eh Shell? Sounds like "lovin' him" words to me, yeah?
141.3 today. Was 143 (top of my range) last couple days, so I reduced carbs (and stopped drinking Jack Daniels) for a couple days and it dropped.
Chris, take care of that pain, okay?
Kathy, so glad you're feeling better. Do you get SAD (seasonal affection disorder)? - I think the reduced sun in the winter may be part of my problem.
Had sun in la honda today, charged up the vitamin D batteries, been emotional lately. Really pissed at my inner voice that is controlling how I feel about things. Feel like an emotional addict that can't stop the craving to be loved and it is so frustrating.
But I'm keeping busy; played elf at "Breakfast with Santa" this morning and going to watch Irish music tonight. Staying in the moment can be full of joy - there is so much if looked for. Helping others helps me avoid feeling sorry about myself. It's just all the in-between that is full of so much maudlin drama.
Life is insane and full of searing beauty of soul and spirit.
Chris - No pain, please!!!!
paula0 -
149.8 at 6:00 this morning. EGADS!! I can't stand this.
Thanks Paula. I'm working on it. Gets better every day.
I had a friend...her daughter and my Nick were in the same class in elementary school. She also helped me pass my Spanish class by being my Spanish tutor. Anyway, she had SAD. She had a "sun" lamp she sat under or by. Her doc was involved in her getting it, but I can't remember all of it. I do remember her telling me how it helped her mood which helped her inner voice. Paula and Kathy...you might ask your doc about it. It might help. Put a call into your doc. You don't have to go in. GO DO IT!!!
I MISS SUMMER!! The cold get me. I just sit around and eat...not good. I must go shopping today. I need to get flowers for Nick's niche. I guess that's the one positive thing about winter...his flowers stay fresher much longer than in the summer.
I have no pain, Paula!
Must go now. Amazon is calling.
Chris0 -
Yay, painless Chris, happy!
143.5 today (that does hurt, ouch) but it's wet hair and eating late at night (went to a concert yesterday & got home after 10) and I saw a mountain lion on the side of the road! We know we live among them, but this was my first ever sighting in the wild. Disbelief followed by a quick call to my friends whose house they were headed for. Eek!
paula0 -
Chris hopefully you will not be so sore all day. You should be able to stay up late and change your schedule. You are retired! That is what you do. I like cold and foggy mornings also. Usually means there are less people out. Like the Boston Strangler weather though.
Just kidding!
We were very busy on Saturday. Had to put my moms room back together. Still have some more to do. I want to go through everything and hopefully get rid of things. Her room looks great. I need to take some pictures. Then we walked the kids. Not Barney. Wrapped gifts for a Christmas party. Went to the Christmas party/dinner and that took the rest of the night.
Shelley0 -
149.8 this morning at 6:00. We work up late...both of us slept thru the alarm...first time ever!!
We had R&B this morning. I worked out w/our trainer this afternoon...she is amping up my workouts, and, man!, I sure do feel it! Ronan has returned for a little bit this afternoon while DDD finishes up at school and SIL go to the high school to coach rugby. Ronan and DH are growling at each other in whatever game they are playing. It's pretty funny to listen in on them
Shelley, I need to take inventory of what we have to wrap for Christmas. Then get it wrapped. They hire people to do that, don't they? I think the kids will come over Christmas morning then go to SIL's mom's place for dinner. It works for all of us.
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There is usually some organization doing gift wrapping at the malls during Christmas time. So you can have someone do it. I like doing my own. But I am so slow! I like everything just so. Picky picky for sure.
Yesterday we walked the kids and Barney. He was on a leash. Likes to pull and once lashed out at some fast walkers going by. Did not actually bite them or make contact. So we have some work to do on his socialization. And we bought a muzzle to keep all safe while we work with him. He lets us dress him, play with his feet and take his bowl away from him. So lots of pluses. He had a home once. I bet he became lost somehow. He sits on command. Lets me brush and bathe him. Play with his ears, take toys from him. He wanted to eat my company, SIL, Sunday afternoon. But then calmed down when I picked him up. Will start working on the pulling while on a leash. I am glad he like other animals.
I did weigh myself this morning. 149.6 So lots of work there also. If it was light outside when I got home I would start his leash training tonight. Might anyway. Depends on the temperature. Just him and me.
Shelley0 -
Paula I just noticed the post about seeing a mountain lion. How awesome for you. I would love to see one. And " an emotional addict that can't stop the craving to be loved and it is so frustrating., is human. But I so understand. We people need to be loved. Here is a hug for you.
Shelley0 -
Paula, what Shelley said. And, you know we love you...every day, in every way!!
Chris1 -
172.0 this morning. Sharing...part of my stress recently involves my parents...health issues and a move from their home to a smaller more manageable place. It’s been hard because they’ve been in their house for over 30 years. It’s been emotionallly hard ffor them to let it go...but they finally got there.
The last few months have been downsizing and purging...my mom has had a difficult time. But their new place is much smaller so we had to purge. My mom gave a lot to my sister who also was moving and a couple of nieces who needed things. The official move was yesterday and I was there with them to supervise and provide support. Why is it one child has to step up and doesn’t receive support from other siblings...unfortunately the daughter who is not married or have kids is automatically given the responsibility. Doesn’t mean I don’t have a life as well.
Sorry to vent and in the end I’m happy I can and do try to take care of my parents. They are 82 & 8 and have some health issues but can still live independently and both still drive. I just wish my siblings and their children would help more. Like occasionally ask when there’s an upcoming doctor’s appointment and volunteer to take them. At their age they need another set of ears to help them understand what’s going on.
After all this, my parents are in their new home and I think they will be content and at peace to enjoy. Now I just need to recover...physically, emotionally and financially.
Thanks for listening...sorry this post is so long.
Kathy
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Outstanding, Kathy! You did good for your folks! Sometimes it's a real PITA when siblings don't pitch in. However, you will be proud of yourself when you think about all this commotion later...they won't. And we are here for any venting, anytime. We love you to the moon and back!
148.4 this morning at 4:00. Purged my pantry and fridge yesterday. This upward swing of numbers and downward swing of self esteem had to stop. I hate that I let it get this ugly, but...NO MORE!
Going for a walk in 17 minutes...YAY!! So happy even if it's nasty cold out there. So excited about 2.25 miles!!
Chris0
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