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It's snowed all day long! I was going to cancel PT this morning, but Robert was willing to drive. It's stopped snowing this evening.
Tomorrow, I'm taking Mary to Missoula for her monthly shopping. Roads should be mostly clear by then.
We had leftover chili for dinner tonight. I didn't win. Oh well! I know it was good.
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Good Evening Everyone!
I wish we got some worthy snow. I am not sure if I am trying to see how far I can push myself before I break. I have no clue how I would find time to do snow removal but on the other hand it's extra money.
Today was a beautiful day with sun. Had a very productive day. Did a few step-ups, laundry, dishes, and have almost all my Christmas cards that need to go in the mail ready. Just have to wait until the weekend when I get a few gift cards that have to be mailed with a couple of them. I am mailing about 40 cards this year. I still have all the family and TOPS ones to do. I also made my to do list for Christmas. I know I am missing something but oh well. For dinner the residents had shepherds pie, a slice of bread, salad, tomato soup, gravy and fruit cocktail. Today while doing laundry and looking at all that still has to be done I started running through the pro's and con's of doing laundry at the laundry mat. Need to really think this through maybe writing it down will help.0 -
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Today was another productive day. Does this mean by Monday morning I will feel dead to the world? Most likely. Dishes, laundry and 2/3 of Christmas cards are done. Also did my pro's and con's list about doing my laundry at the laundry mat. Looks like I will give this a shot just not sure if I will get it in the loop before the new year. Tonight was a slow night at work. Most of the residents that came for dinner were in within the first hour. Got out of work early tonight. Makes up for the nights we work past the end of our shift. The residents had chicken cordon blue, mashed potatoes, gravy, California mix, soup and apple crisp. The apple crisp never finished cooking in time but it was still good.0 -
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I took Mary to Missoula for her monthly shopping. She did some Christmas shopping also. I was able to get some done also. I'm sure tired tonight.
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Don't try to do top much, Connie. Remember, you are only one!0
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It's been a quiet day at home. The only time I was outside was to go after the mail and mail a couple of bills. I wish I could pay all the bills at once. I pay them as they come in.
Our TOPS chapter will have a table at a holiday bazaar next Saturday. It's really going to be busy the end of this week. My aunt's funeral will be on Friday in Idaho. We'll probably go over on Thursday, then return Friday after the funeral an the family dinner. Hopefully the weather will be good. It's been not so good lately.
Mary has a doctor appointment on Thursday. Her granddaughter will be taking her. I'm glad that worked out.1 -
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You definitely are a busy lady!
Today was a busy long day of Christmas shopping with my Son. I think I have 98% done. Son took me to Buffalo Wild Wings for lunch. The Christmas parade was tonight but we didn't go. I watched part of it from the front door. I was just to tired to go this year and stand in the cold. Also did dishes and laundry before and after I got home.0 -
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Our Christmas parade (Festival of Lights) was last night. I stepped out on the porch to see it. It was beautiful to watch. Robert chose to stay inside. He's coming down with a cold or something.
Robert also missed church this morning. So afterwards, I came home and fixed lunch. We spent the rest of the day at home.1 -
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Sounds like a wonderful relaxing day. Hope Robert feels better soon.
Today was a more relaxed day. Went to church, completed writing all my cards unless I do ones for my coworkers. Knowing me I probably will. That would only be 4 more no biggie. All cards being mailed were put in the mail except the 3 going to the U.S.. Plan to redo my Christmas to-do list as it's getting hard to read. But starting to feel a little more in control and on schedule for Christmas. Plan to make gingerbread cookie dough this week at home and at work. I did enjoy an afternoon nap. Hopefully I won't need one in the morning tomorrow and I can get more done.0 -
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I took Robert to the doctor this afternoon. He's on an antibiotic and prednisone. He was tested for flu and covid. Both were negative. So that was good. But he has COPD. It's from his 40 years of smoking, even though he's almost 13 years free of smoking. He also got a chest xray. The doctor was supposed to call with the results, but she hasn't yet. Wo I assume it was good.
Other than puttering around the house, I didn't do anything else.
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Glad Robert went to the Doctor's so he can get better. Glad you had a relaxing day at home otherwise.
Today was a productive day. Got dishes and laundry done. Also went back to bed for a couple of hours this morning as I felt like I hit a wall. When I got up from my nap I went to the bank, post office and the grocery store. Great walk for a change. So now all cards have been mailed. Got my dry ingredients at work done for gingerbread cookies that I will mix tomorrow to put in the fridge. The residents had steakette, oven roasted potatoes, gravy, green beans, and a choice of vanilla or chocolate pudding for dinner. Everything was on schedule tonight and turned out perfectly.0 -
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Today was TOPS and weigh day. It's not good. I gained 5.75 lbs. I know why and all I can do is keep trying. Couldn't mix up the cookies at work as I forgot the molasses at home and Hubby wouldn't walk them over. Oh well I'll get it done tomorrow. For dinner the residents had pork chops, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, soup and an eclair. TOMORROW IS A NEW DAY! My plan is to get my planned exercise done first thing in the morning before I have time to think about it and before my appointment at the bank. I will also make healthy choices for meals at home to help me get back on track.0 -
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Today was a great day. Planned exercise done! Also did dishes and laundry. Went to the bank and got my accounts all straightened out. They are reversing all the charges in my savings account. So far that's $30. Very surprising and greatful. Got the cookie dough made and the hamburger cooked for pasta sauce at work. The residents had chicken quarter, rice pilaf, California mix vegetables, tomato soup and lemon jello with whipped cream. Need to go to the storage unit and take some Halloween stuff back and bring some Christmas decorations home. Will suck as I have to do it by bus. But I need at least some of Christmas in the apartment.0 -
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Today is definitely colder than it has been. Had to turn the heat up a degree after having turned it down. Don't care for to many layers when in the house as it encourages me to be lazy. Exercise done. Took a couple of small boxes to the storage unit with my cart and brought back a couple of small boxes of decorations, Christmas wrap bag, a Christmas picture that was Mom's and a white elephant gift for my TOPS Christmas party auction. For the trip to the storage unit I got on the wrong bus and had to walk quite a bit farther than planned. I use to walk that distance and way more and it was easy. Now not so much. Definitely a sign on how much I have let things slack exercise wise. For dinner the residents had breaded cod(struggled with getting it cooked enough), oven roasted potatoes, corn, turkey rice soup, and coconut cream pie for dessert. Tonight had a couple of issues with residents and when cleaning the fryer the coil slipped and fell back into the oil splashing everywhere. An extra 15 minutes or more at work thanks to my mess. Tomorrow's plan is exercise, cookie dough making, maybe storage unit if it's not raining and I have time and work. Not sure if my Son is coming this weekend or not. Kind of hope he is so he can help me get things done.0 -
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Today was a great day! Got my workouts done and also even did dishes, laundry and took a nap. Oh and also got my gingerbread cookies mixed up. For dinner the residents had penne and meat sauce, salad, cream of potato soup, garlic bread and apple cookies I made for dessert. My Son showed up to spend the weekend. He has an appointment tomorrow so some of my plans will not happen. But we will see how the whole weekend goes.0 -
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What a week! Our TOPS was Wednesday and we had a no gain meeting. We were all very small loss, but still a loss. The Loser of the Week lost half a pound. After TOPS we went to Missoula for shopping. Got a little Christmas shopping done.
Tuesday, we took our car to Ford garage to replace a recalled part. It was a free job. We looked at a few cars. Today we went back and traded our car in for a newer one. It's a 2919 Ford Escape. It's kind of exciting.
Tomorrow, we have a table at a Christmas bazaar for TOPS. We have a washings for sale, but it's more for exposure. Our chapter is shrinking way too much. We're out there to help!1 -
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We (out TOPS chapter)had the table at the Christmas bazaar today. We did ok. After the table was paid for, we made $76, which wasn't bad because we didn't have much to sell. Our main goal was exposure and we got that. There was some interest. The one that stood out the most was a woman that said she had no will power. I told her "We'll be your cheerleaders" I said more about what we do and she was interested. I gave here a sample copy of TOPS News that our coordinator gave me and my TOPS business card with time and place written on the back. Now it's in her court. I hope she comes. If she loses the weight, she has a strong possibility of being the State Queen.
So now I'm relaxing!1 -
I re-read my post from yesterday, I'm not sure where "washings" came from. It should have been a few things for sale. Another gal made some angels that were very pretty and my crochet potholders.1
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We went to church this morning, then ate out. Normal Sunday. Robert went this Sunday. There was many sickies that wasn't in church today. We normally have 70-80 people. Today was only 50
It started to snow this afternoon. It's supposed to snow all night tonight. I have PT tomorrow morning.
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I had PT this morning. At times, my neck is better. This afternoon, I helped wrapped gifts for a low income family in our community. That's been my day.1 -
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It's been a couple of days since I've been on. Wow a lot to read. Everyone has been busy.
Congrats to you and your group on the losses! You have definitely been busy this past week.
Saturday was a busy day. It started out with some exercise, then a trip to my son's appointment. On the way home we stopped at a market for some fruit and beef bones for my fur baby and the storage unit to get the rest of the Christmas deco (possibly missed some). By the time we got home by cab it was after 2. Had a quick bite and headed to my friends so I could book hubby's and my train tickets for Thursday. Ended up ordering out as I was just to tired and busy to cook dinner. While waiting for dinner to arrive we did some decorating.
Sunday was another busy day. I went to my church service and coffee hour and then went with my Son to his right after. I don't mind going to both and would do it every Sunday if he went even when he was at home. After Church finished decorating and discovered we missed some Christmas decorations at the bin. Otherwise I have no idea what happened to them. In the evening we went to a Chinese buffet for dinner with family for my Son's birthday. He will be 23 tomorrow. Had a great time and tried to keep the choices somewhat on the healthy side.
Today was another crazy day. Slept in and woke with a start from a weird dream. Got dressed to exercise and ended up getting called into work right before I started. So it was shower and change of wardrobe and plans. For Lunch the residents had chicken tenders, fries, mushroom soup and eclairs. They ate all the soup couldn't believe it. For dinner the residents had cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, tomato soup and leftover deserts from the weekend and lunch. Also got their gingerbread cookies baked. Now they just need to be decorated. Also made jello for tomorrow to help out my friend (manager) as she is working all day. I have tomorrow off for TOPS and the TOPS Christmas party. My Son is going to the party with me as Hubby's not going. Today is also Mom's first Heavenly birthday.0 -
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Today, I took Mary to doctor in Missoula. They will operate on her prolapse colon after the new year. She will find out the exact date within a couple days. I wish it could be done before Christmas, but it's also relief that it's not. It's a busy time. Having PT twice a week, only adds to the busyness. I have 3 more sessions, then see the doctor. Then see what happens.
I think I might be coming down with the "crud". My throat started hurting (scratchy) this evening. Ugh!
Tomorrow, I have TOPS and PT.1 -
Good Evening Everyone!
Bea hope your scratchy throat doesn't turn into anything.
Today has been a great day. It was rest, weigh and TOPS day. Down 0.25 lbs. I will take it! Also had my TOPS Christmas party. Took my Son as my date since Hubby couldn't go. Had a great time and the food was sooooo good expecially since I didn't have to cook LoL.0 -
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This is a quick check-in to say hi. Have to be up at 4 am tomorrow and it's already after 10 pm. Will catch up more tomorrow.0 -
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So far all I have is a stuffy nose and a little sneezing. No fever.
At TOPS yesterday, I gained .1 pounds. That is such a small amount, it's hardly worth mentioning. Our old scale weighed to the nearest half pound, which is close enough.0 -
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Bea I am glad you're not feeling to bad. You're right that gain is so small it doesn't really count. So by most groups scale you stayed the same.
So Wednesday let me see if I can remember....oh right LoL I slept in and much didn't happen before work. Stopped by my friends house to check a couple things about work and didn't expect the news I got. Found out that a rumer going around was true. My boss lost the contract for the kitchen after 20+ year with the city. As of today I know who got the contract and when they takeover. More information to come next week on the day of the residents Christmas party. For dinner the residents had meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, tomato soup, corn and leftover deserts.
Today has been a long trying day. Woke up at 4 am and got ready to leave to make the train for 5:40. It was cold and pouring rain. Reached our destination around 8 am and freezing rain. Was at the hospital for Hubby's appointments until about 1. Being cold for that many hours sucks. But all is good with Hubby as there has not been much decline in his muscles in 6 years. Hubby had an attitude after we got back to the train station and got our tickets switched to the earlier train. Also my delivery got here while we were gone. Thankful for my friend and her sister who came over and brought them in. 3 big boxes of meat (freezers are filled to the gills) and 1 big box of pantry items.0 -
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You're fortunate to have public transit available. There is very little of that in our rural area.
We went to Missoula today for a little more shopping. One of my shoes started to fall apart, so Robert said I needed a new pair. They were showing a lot of wear on the soles. But I wanted them to last until January. Shoe Goo would have helped that to happen.
Tomorrow evening, we have a Christmas party to go to. I plan to do some baking tomorrow morning. I'm not sure I'll make it in here.1 -
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Bea my shoes are looking like that too on the sole. But with everything going on and up in the air at work money has to be spent very sparingly. If it snows enough for my side job then maybe I can get a new pair.
Today was one of those days. Slept in getting a total of over 8 hrs. Worked on laundry, dishes, boiled some beef bones for Trigger and made one batch of cranberry sauce for Family Christmas on Sunday. Got called into work early as my friend needed help planning meals so we can tell the boss what we have meals till and get approval to put an order in that will hold us over till the take over. Tonight's dinner for the residents was what the housing crew provided for them and the rest of the little community. As it was a Christmas dinner they had turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, beans and carrots mix, gravy, salad, dinner roll and dessert. No one new what to do. I normally don't work that shift so was completely lost. The ones running it had no clue. So we winged it and went well. The volunteers they had that actually showed up sat behind the dessert table and did nothing. Off for 2 days and then no time off until the takeover on Jan 16 unless the new crew offers to keep us as paid employees.0 -
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We'll be going to our Christmas dinner party for a late dinner. So at our usual dinner time we each had a piece of toast and a banana. Dinner isn't until 8. I hope it isn't too late getting home.
I made some fruitcake this morning. Malia, our granddaughter, was here this afternoon. We had a good visit.1 -
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Last night, I was up way past my bedtime. But it was a good time. Today, was mostly a quiet time at home. This evening, our neighbor , with their church group came caroling at our house. They also gave us a goodie bag, with homemade baked goods. I'm not sure of they are German Baptist or Mennonite1
