WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2013
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Just a quick check in to say hello while baby is sleeping and DGS is playing football with DH (inside the house).
Raining outside, but I think it will dry up for our return journey. Scotland has had bad storms.
Sorry to hear so many sad stories. Yannie jannie you need something happy to happen for a change.:flowerforyou:
Pat phoo - I don't like cold these days. My thermostat has turned off since I lost weight. :laugh: But it's good you are seeing friends at last.
Vicki- good going on the weight loss. We've all got some grey hairs!:bigsmile:
Great to see the weight losses from the photo posters. When I get to 4 stone lost I will figure out how to do it! I love to see your photos. What transformations! Any more?
Meg - I would love to see your Thanksgiving picture on your profile, if like me you can't post it. :flowerforyou:
Ooops, baby awake!
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Yanniejannie: Mom always told me that trouble comes in bunches. You’ve been close to a number of people with trouble lately and have been the guardian angel to your friend, Gwen. Take a moment for yourself, too. You seem to need to recharge your energies. God Bless.
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Pat (Phoo temporarily from MN): My cousin and his wife bought a place in a retirement community and are now wintering in AZ. I think they’re near Mesa. They seem to like the lifestyle and do a lot of socializing. His wife has MS like my husband, and she craves sunshine. Bright, sunny weather seems to help DH, so I can understand why she wants to be in AZ this time of year. Our days get really short in December. I’m sure MN days are even shorter than ours, and much COLDER. Many of my cousin’s AZ friends are from Canada.:flowerforyou:
Heather: Your wreath is beautiful. You have artistic talent. :bigsmile: I notice I’m more sensitive to cold since I’ve lost weight, too.:ohwell: It is worth it. :flowerforyou:
I put my wrist brace on after I posted this morning, and went to sleep down on the couch. My hand is feeling better; there is more dexterity and less swelling. I must have needed the extra pressure and support from the brace.
I startled a hummingbird at the feeding station this morning when I took out the bottle of sugar water. Poor little guy must have fallen asleep waiting for his breakfast. We’ve been feeding them all winter for the past four or five years since we noticed they were still around when the first big freeze hit. Annas Hummingbirds don’t seem to migrate in our area; they just live here year round. I enjoy them a lot. Rufous Hummingbirds are here in the summers along with them and leave in the early fall to head south.
Katla in beautiful and cold NW Oregon
December goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow
2. Focus on fitness: cardio and strength every week
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Good morning from 10 degree GI Nebraska. The wind chill is -5. I so did not want to go outside to work this morning. I spoiled as DH drives me to work and lets me off at the door. I am off the next four days after today so hope to get alot done for Christmas. We have our CMA Christmas party Saturday evening and then Sunday they are having the cookie walk at the church. They have it every year to raise money for Habit housing. I also want to get my Christmas card done and mailed.
Meg--congrates on your NSV with the clothes. My DS and family were in Omaha yesterday as my DGD had surgery on her hand at UNMC on Tuesday. DS called me yesterday before they left and said they had ice there. We had cold and wind, no ice.
Margaretturk--I like your goal for RAK. I am stuggling to get into the spirit of the season so going to look for RAK that I can do.
Katla-- Sorry to hear about your fall. Sure hope you did crack anything. I just hate going out when it is icey. Last year I fell beside the house and went down on my knee. Had a terrible time before I could walk much on it.
Yanniejannie--I agree I can't waite for 2014. I am praying for a better year. Sounds like you have alot going on around you. Take time and take care of you.
Pat--Glad you are able to get out and do things today. thanks for the reminder we are not in this alone. I am so Thankful for all of you and the support I find here.
Well have a good afternoon and stay warm where this weather is so cold.
Blessed! Vicki GI NE0 -
afternoon ladies,
had a really nice day so far...went to the gym and from there I went grocery shopping,picked up dog food at the vet, went and got my hair cut. and my hairdresser told me about dark chocolate dipped rice cakes.. OMG are they delicious.. they are 45 calories and I had 2, a nice little treat and they are made of brown rice
had a roast beef wrap with my 90 calorie rye wrap that was yummy and now having a cup of pumpkin spice tea, it is cold and raw and foggy here today. but know alot of you have worse weather so am not complaining
all the christmas shopping is done.have to send the gift cards to wisconsin. my younger DGD I sent hers straight to there house and my DD will wrap them for us0 -
Hello from cloudy WV! It's a nice day temperature-wise here, but they're calling for cooler temps this weekend. It's also a busy season at work...I work for a state agency that deals with all things outdoors and it's deer hunting season! My husband went out last week in the cold but didn't get a thing, but other hunters out there seem to be doing well. I'm not a hunter myself...I don't think I'd ever have the nerve to shoot anything...I feel too sorry for the animals!
I am amazed by the before & after pics! I'm looking forward to being able to post one of myself, but I'm sure it'll be a while
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Good afternoon.
trying to catch up here.
Have a good one
HUGS
jane0 -
Went to the Y before the freezing rain starts. It's raining and pretty cold but not freezing yet. I also had to go to my cat's vet office. I am pretty much out of her medicine that he gave her for her hair loss. Price has gone up. It lasts about 3 months, last time the bottle was $112, this time was $134. Yikes. Glad I love her so much. I wonder if I can get it mail order from somewhere. It's called Atopica.
I don't think I could kill an animal either. I know it has to be done since that is how the population is controlled and it provides us with food. It's just that I don't want to be the one doing it.
Got to go potty one more time and then take my 24 hour urine down the street to the lab. I'll be glad when I don't have to look at that big orange jug when I open up my fridge. I will try to convince DH to go with me and get his thyroid level drawn since he was supposed to have it drawn in October. His cardiologist really got on him yesterday about it. He told him that our family doc has no idea whether he has him on the right dose or not unless he gets it rechecked. Men are so stubborn.
Joyce in frigid Indiana0 -
The truth is, Dee Dee, that I have always gained twenty pounds automatically after any major surgery and could not get rid of it. This time I have lost 10 pounds, which is a positive turnaround! I put it down to my new lifestyle (i.e. diet and exercise) which is a very positive thing indeed!0
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evening ladies,
was busy today.. did quite a bit around the house and got the DH dinner made and his lunch for tomorrow.
packing stuff to take to florida..and setting that aside.
my heel is really starting to bother me again,but will continue icing every morning. i was reading somewhere that you should drink warm lemon water first thing in the morning, and before bed at night, so will try that out tonight and see how that works, all i need is another excuse to get up and pee:frown:
im staying up a bit later to check out Carrie Underwood doing the sound of music on NBC at 8, I am usually asleep by then,but we are not equipped to dvr it or anything..0 -
Hey, Pat Phoo, I told DH where you were visiting and he is familiar with the area. His mother is from Virginia (the town in MN, not the state) and she has relatives around Lake Vermillion. Stay warm!
Weirdly, we are having a heat wave in Georgia. I walked in a tank top today.0 -
Good evening all:flowerforyou:
:flowerforyou: Katla icy here too. Taking baby steps when I go out
:flowerforyou: Yannie jannie more than your share.
:flowerforyou: Annecarol may you heal quickly.
:flowerforyou: grandmille I know how hard it is when your foot bothers you. I found warm foot soaks felt wonderful, too.
:flowerforyou: To anyone I missed
My Random act of Kindness was to help to help my friend in her Kindergarten class today. She was gone yesterday, we had a snow storm yesterday, and it is holiday time. Her students were quite active today. Helped were I could. Loved reading with little Nay Blue. She knows very little English, so I try to read with her whenver I help out in my friend's class.
Did better with my sleep plan. I did pretty well to cut out fat, sugar, and salt too.0 -
:flowerforyou: Laura, seeing the amount of lost weight on your ticker is nothing compared to the amazing visual of your before and after photos. You look so happy in your photo.
:flowerforyou: My mother taught me to knit when I was about nine years old. I didn’t do anything but doll blankets until I went to college in Minnesota where the cold winters were an incentive to lots of people to knit. I learned new stitches and new skills from my friends in the dorm and that started me on a lifetime hobby. When I retired I started taking knitting and crocheting classes at a great yarn shop in my town and did a lot of knitting and some crocheting until I started with MFP……now I am more active and don’t knit as much. The knitting I do now is primarily for charitable groups---blankets for babies and children in hospitals, hats and mittens knitted from wool for children in Afghanistan.
:flowerforyou: Sylvia, when photos didn’t give me the good feelings and encouragement I needed, I looked to other evidence that I was losing weight…..smaller sizes and other things like your experience with the smaller blood pressure cuff….you have come a long way and have the tools you need to continue this journey with continuing good results.
:flowerforyou: Sue in SD, I’ll look for the book Hanuukats…..it sounds like a lot of fun.
:flowerforyou: Vicki, getting your rings re-sized smaller is a great way to declare that you’ll never gain the weight again.
:flowerforyou: Meg, I am continually in awe of how much you work, what a great attitude you have, and how much you are able to get accomplished at home with such a demanding job….congrats on the smaller clothes
:flowerforyou: Angie, I have friends Maple Valley….what a nice area….it’s about two hours from where we live….enjoy your visit and bring lots of warm clothes and shoes that can withstand the wet and cold….thank you for the kind words about my picture and my sweater----the sweater is wool…..I’m wearing it right now because it’s so cold here today.
:flowerforyou: Margaretturk……kindness during this season is more important than the shopping or the decorations.
:flowerforyou: AnneCarol, you have an awesome positive attitude about your hospital stay and your change In holiday plans…..glad you are able to get back to walking.
:flowerforyou: Joyce, between computer problems and health challenges, you have a lot to deal with
:flowerforyou: Grandmallie, handing a few dollars to a woman in line at the store sounds like a much better use of your generosity than throwing it into the kettles outside the stores.
:flowerforyou: Katla, have you tried putting ice on your wrist?
:flowerforyou: DeeDee, thank you for your kind words.
:flowerforyou: Yanniejannie, isn’t it great that we are here for each other so when you need someone to listen, you have a whole community of supportive friends.
:flowerforyou: Pat (Phoo) I agree with you about how safe I feel with this great group available to me when I need you…..I looked at sunrise/sunset charts and found out that your days are exactly the same sunrise and sunset as where I live…..but it’s not as cold here.
:bigsmile: Anamika, I, too, am a believer in having a positive attitude.
:flowerforyou: Now I know that RAK is random acts of kindness……someone told me that the ultimate RAK is to do something kind for someone and not get found out, which includes not telling anyone about it.
:flowerforyou: It didn’t get over freezing today but no sign, so far, of snow. Today was the final rehearsal for the line dance performances we’re doing on Monday afternoon at three assisted living places….one of the things we had to do was make a plan for what to do if snow keeps us from performing...several members of the group live up steep private roads that don’t get plowed so if it snows, they can’t get out. …..snow won’t interfere with dog walking----the dogs love the snow. Barbie from beautiful chilly NW Washington
"The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT."
“If it’s important to you then you will find a way, if it’s not you’ll find an excuse.”
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I'm bad, really bad:ohwell: :noway: DH wanted a stromboli tonight and we had just finished doing some errands before having to be house bound because of the ice/snow. So we went to Old Chicago. I always get a thin individual mushroom and onion pizza but I cheated tonight and got a calzone. Now granted it was mushroom, onion and canadian bacon. But I am way over on my sodium. Surprisingly enough I am still within my fat and calories. They really put a lot of onions and mushrooms in it and I didn't use all of the sauce. We are just sitting here waiting for the storm to hit. My husband did get his lab work drawn. He told me that he didn't want to leave because he was watching a movie. I reminded him we have a DVR and he could just hit record and finish it later. Going to watch NBC's live version of Sound of music. Curious to see how they do it.
You ladies with sore backs and feet be careful. Don't want it any worse with this weather. Be safe
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A quick post as I too am watching Carrie Underwood in the Sound of Music. It's hard not to compare it to the movie.
We had a great night last night and I only had a small piece of apple pie. My DD had a great birthday, they spoiled her at work too. But we both went to the Y last night and again tonight.
What a beautiful day it was here, it was warm and sunny, 12C...I could handle this being winter. :laugh:
I loved the before & after pictures, what an inspiration you ladies are, thank you
I'm so ready for it to be Friday!
Have a great night all Sandy from ON 0 -
Hello Friends,
Meg: Great NSV. I love, love, love Lands End.
Margaretturk: Bravo to you for the goal of a daily RAK. I hope you get back even more kindness than you give out.
AnneCarolOne: Welcome back. Hope you are well on the way to radiant good health. Enjoy your quiet Christmas. The cat on your profile picture is gorgeous!
Joyce: Hope you find someone young and energetic to shovel the snow. The temperatures are so dangerously low. Take care.
Grandmallie: Good for you getting new shoes and inserts. So sad about the young orthodontist. Thanks for the reminder about “Sound of Music”, and also for recommending fleece lined leggings. So comfy. Of course, you’ll be leaving them behind when you head south, right? I’m jealous.
Katla: Your soup base sounds wonderful. Black ice is one of the scariest things on the planet. Sorry for your fall, and I hope your wrist heals up soon. The boat looks terrific and it would be a shame to miss the parade of lights.
DeeDee: Inquiring minds want to know what was lurking in the back of your freezer. LOL.:laugh:
Laura: Enjoy the realization of your new leaner body. You’ve done a tremendous job and confidence is infectious. Bring on those smaller sizes.
Yanniejannie: I hope happier days are ahead for you, your family and neighbors.
PatPhoo: Bundle up and have a great time getting out and around seeing friends and catching up.
Annamika: Thank you for the reminder about the power of affirmations. Much like strength training, I’ve had to train on my ‘mental muscle’ and discipline around thoughts and intentions. Have a wonderful time at the reunion.
Heather: I can sense you beaming with happiness whenever you are with your DGC. How is the baby?
Barbie: Wish I could knit. I had to give up my textile crafting when we got a cat who loves string, yarn, ribbons and anything else that looks remotely like a tail. :laugh:
I know I missed some folks…my hands are sore as I type this because I went outside in 6 degree weather to get gas and groceries. Couldn’t manage the gas pump with my gloves on, so pulled them off. Within a minute, they hurt like nothing I have ever felt before. I was close to crying. It’s been hours, and my thumbs are still tender. :sad: :sad: :sad: Lesson learned.
Stay well and WARM
Rori in the Colorado foothills, alive with the sound of music :happy:0 -
:flowerforyou: Here's the thing when you love your job: I was suddenly thrust in my previous management job (I offered) 'cause my boss is away on vacation and I used to be that boss. Why not do this random act of kindness, when you know this job as the back of your hand, and your boss's boss could really use the help? Sure I could be bitter and say "good luck to you, I was handed a crappy hand". But frankly, that is not even close to the person I am. I have the sense that people on this forum are of a similar mind. And that is why I keep coming back for that Vitamin F!
:bigsmile: On another note, the weather is going to be frightful tonight, and not even close to delightful. The drive home was an exercise in caution as the weather turned with snow and cold, and the power went out in a majestic manner for Victoria. Happy to get home safe. Tonight - in normally balmy Victoria - it will feel like minus 15 celcius degrees!! Let's just say - that is freak'n frigid (5 Fahrenheit?). The plug has been plugged in so that the pipes won't freeze, the matches and candles are at hand, so that there may be light, and wood is at the fireplace, so that warmth may envelop us.
Have a good night, and a nice Friday. Renny
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Hi everyone. I’m happy to be reading about my vitamin K pals. Busy day at work. Found out that 21 of the 25 books we need for the January class all have new editions that none of us knew about nor have we seen. Not happy about that! I spent some time on the phone with our book rep and I think we hammered out a plan to deal with this and to keep faculty better informed in the future.
It was cold and windy here today; highs only in the teens and a ferocious wind chill! But my Land’s End coat keeps me plenty warm, so I can’t complain. In fact that’s what I am grateful for today!
I stopped by the pharmacy and picked up refills for my meds and one for the cat….6 in all. I drove away thinking “When I did become a person who takes 5 prescription medications for heaven’s sake”. Now that really depressed me! I plan to stop the Zoloft once the menopause fun is done and I hope I can stop the metformin once I lose another 15 pounds, and I only use my inhaler about once every 2 years, so that kind of doesn’t count. So that leaves 2. I know I’ll be on the statin for life (grrrr) so that leaves one to wonder if I can get rid of.
I picked up a Christmas cookie magazine today at the grocery store; the whole thing is nothing but cookies! I am hopeful I can make some of them diabetic friendly and heart healthy.
Angie: I have been seeing your cold weather on the news.
Margaret: that was a kind thing you did today
AnnCArol: so sorry to hear you have been so sick! I’m glad you feel up to a walk!
Joyce: you are right about the neighbor kids not wanting to do any real work like mow lawns and shovel snow. Can you get a
snow blower?
Grandmallie: ohmy! That would be just so devastating. I hope the wife has some good support
Katla: oh I hope you didn’t really injure your arm badly! Ice and elevate and see the doc! We only see the red throated hummers around here when we do actually see them!
DeeDee: hmmm should I trade the cold for your fog and warmth?
Laura; isn’t that so great when clothes finally fit? I used to buy things just a little small as incentive to lose weight and of course that never worked out. I like LLBean too
Gail: hope you aren’t getting any of this cold weather!
Yanniejannie: wow you have had so much stress and troublesome news lately! I’m sending you (((hugs))) and good wishes! So glad your daughter is fine after her car issue
Pat: I heard that MN had something like 42 inches of snow? Are you in that area?
Anamika: I so love your posts with all your thoughts to others. You seem to have a serenity and a way of comforting us when we are hurting. So thoughtful and reflective
Heather; enjoy that baby! I’ll try to post that pic this weekend. It’s still in my email!
Vicki: I think we are in the deep freeze for a while! Are you going to get snow Saturday/Sunday?
DrKatiebug: Despite single digit temps, I saw kids at the high school in shorts and one in a tank top! Dear heavens you can get frostbite.
Barbie: I too am amazed at the amount of work I do and that I don’t jump off a roof because of it! LOL My dogs have always love the snow too!
SandY : the sound of music. What a classic. Unfortunately it has been ruined for me! When I worked in an inpatient hospital unit, we had closed circuit TV and it played every Saturday at 2. So no matter if I worked days or evenings, it was always on. I got so sick of it I told my patients if they wanted me they had to turn it off! The ornery ones would then when I came in they’d turn it on and it’d be LOUD!
Rori: holy cow! Be careful in this cold! Do you think you got frostbite?
Renny: yup -15C is 5F! That is cold!
Well I just realized I haven’t had the snack I pre-logged…I guess that’s a nsv….who knew I’d ever forget to eat!!! I ‘m trying another flavor of the chobani bites, this one is coffee with chocolate chips. I found the mint got very sour as it got older…sour as in not good although it was still in date. We’ll see how this one goes! Take care everyone…Meg from frosty Omaha0 -
:flowerforyou: Joyce prayers for your husband
Missed Sound of Music because had choir practice. I used to sing along to Julie Andrews when I was little.
:flowerforyou: Barbie My mom knits sweaters, hats, and booties for babies at a local hospital for mom's who are struggling.
I still live in Minnesota where wind chills will be -25 to -30 below the next couple of days. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Glad we got that furnace fixed.
:flowerforyou: Renny applaud you for taking the high road.
If I am going to make it to sleep before 10:30 :yawn: Need to say Goodnight and sleep well.0 -
Renny: I can’t even imagine Victoria with 5 degree Fahrenheit. It is 27F here with an expected low tonight of 23F. That is colder than we’ve experienced in a several years. I’m glad you will be able to keep your pipes warm.:flowerforyou:
Meg: Forgetting to eat a pre-logged snack is a lovely NSV. Wow!:bigsmile:
Joyce: I gave up on Calzone years ago because I had nightmares every single time I ate one. I wonder what was in them. They were all from a particular Italian restaurant. DH also experienced nightmares from the Calzone. We could eat other things from that restaurant without problems. :huh:
I went in and had my wrist x-rayed and it turns out that I broke something. :frown: My doctor referred me to a specialist who will set my wrist, but not until MONDAY. :noway: :noway: They sent me to the drug store for a wrist brace to wear until then. Does this seem odd to anyone who understands medicine better than I do? If I can wait until Monday, why can’t I wait forever?:huh:
Katla in coldl NW Oregon
December goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow
2. Focus on fitness: cardio and strength every week
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Katla,sorry about your wrist.The only thing I can think of for waiting ,is sometimes they want the sweeling to go down before they cast it.
Good luck
HUGS
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Meg - I will miss your reports about the students. How do I get the baking done? I try to figure out what I'm going to need and make one (maybe two) things a day. Now that I think of it, what I should really have done was taken 1/2 of the brownie, 1/2 of the cake and 1/2 of the chocolate chip cookies that I took to Jessica's for Thanksgiving. At least we'd have something. Oh well...lesson learned for next year. That was such a wonderful thing you did for that latch-key kid. Congrats on being able to wear that skirt. You never know what you can find in your closet....lol
margaretturk - what a lovely goal to add a piece of straw, and what a great RAK you did
AnnCaroleOne - glad to hear you're better, that is horrible that you had to go back to the hospital.
Speaking of hospitals -- just to let you know, we still haven't been reimbursed from insurance for Vince's hospital stay in Switzerland. Maybe in a century or so we will
Joyce - so glad you're back! Vince has had to do that 24 hour urine colecting thing, too. They were checking his creatine level. Are they checking yours?
grandmalle - oh that is so terrible about the orthodontist. And so young, too! And on top of that, at this time of year!
Did an hour of a Jari Love Get Ripped Slim and Lean DVD today. Tomorrow I'll go to the deep water class. But first I'll take my aluminum to the Humane Society
Right now I'm roasting a spaghetti squash. I'm thinking that I'll have some with my dinners.
Was emptying the dishwasher this morning and broke a glass. That's what I get for emptying it in the dark!
Laura - how wonderful that you're fitting into those clothes!
yanniejannie - you certainly have a lot on your plate! My deepest sympathies. Sending you a virtual hug
anamika - have fun at the reunion!
Vicki - have fun at your christmas party. Newcomers is having their Christmas party this Sunday
Joyce - stay safe!
Worked on the Christmas decorations Seriously, does ANYONE know if you (and how to do it) can post a video? A still picture just won't do it. cheryl- did you see our Halloween decorations on Facebook? I know I posted videos there Had to go to Lowe's to get more wood for these blocks that we're putting the electrical connections on. Vince is a member of the planet Christmas forum, and there's always discussion about taping electrical connections or not. Seems to be about 50/50. So this year what we're going to have all the electrical connections up on blocks (so the wires aren't sitting in water should it rain). Right now he's making an extension cord for our manger scene. He already made one for Santa and his reindeer.
Took a pair of earrings that I had to a local jeweler. They're cheap earrings, but I think they're neat. They're Christmas lights that flash. Yes, it does take batteries, and one set I need to replace. But there is one part that's missing on one earring so hopefully, he can just make a small part. I don't have the right tools.
Came home and worked some more on the decorations. Made lobster for dinner and then some sugar cookies for the cookie exchange at mahjongg this Monday. I was secretly hoping to get away with not making any...but it didn't work out.
Jessica is supposed to be here this weekend. That means that tomorrow we'll probably do a little more work outside (I don't think there's too much that needs to be done yet) and then I'll really clean.
I couldn't help it. Im sorry, I just can't All this talk about DeeDee's freezer and what's lurking in the back got me to remembering when we lived in the Poconos. One winter one of the kid's hamsters died. Well, the ground was so frozen that we couldn't dig a grave. So.....I froze the hamster. Yup, in case anyone is wondering...they do freeze. In the spring when the ground thawed, we gave it a proper burial. Sorry.
Renny - think of the summertime and try to stay warm. Same for you Rori and Meg and anyone else whose in the cold
Meg - keep your cold, here in NC we'll take fog, that's ok....:) When we lived in the Poconos (in PA, harsh winters) Bryan would be at the busstop in shorts and a tee-shirt. The weird thing is...he never got sick.
katla - that's weird that you got nightmares from having a calzone. Oh my, a broken wrist. You take care
It's weird, my right arm is still hurting. I can't for the life of my figure out if it's a pulled muscle or what. It's almost the lateral bicep. I seem to feel it mainly when I have my arm outstretched like when I'm reaching for something.
Michele in NC0 -
i really enjoyed the Sound of music. I know it wasn't Julie Andrews but I do enjoy Carrie Underwood. She sure ins't the actor Julie is though. I was a little shocked at the order of the show but when I looked it up on Wikipedia it's the same order as the original Sound of music Broadway production. I just enjoy heart warming stories like that.
When I came home form the Y I had another one of my Collections etc orders in. I ordered these on cyber Monday so was pleased to have them in today. Onr of them is this gift for the 'adopted adult man' that my brother and his family have adopted. He doesn't live with them. They try to help him live as independently as he can. He is still having such a hard time accepting my Moms death nearly 3 years ago and especially has a hard time being around us when we are happy without her. So Collections had this display of 'faith, hope and love that was listed as a holiday decoration but can be used all year long. I bought it for him to help him realize that that was what Mom lived by. He lives in a meager apartment and I hope this will brighten up his apartment. I thought of getting an ornament for him with Mom's picture in it but he already has several things of hers that he holds as a shrine to her. I am trying to help him get through that and understand that Mom is in heaven with her soul mate and God is taking care of us all, still loves all of us and asks that we demonstrate faith, hope and love.He has said he is coming this year. The first year after Mom died he couldn't make himself come. Last year none of them came due to family and financial problems. He doesn't do well in crowds and I have told him that he can have my bedroom during all the noise. I need to remove one of my rocking chairs from the family room to make room for the tree and all of our dinner tables and buffet table. So I will bring Mom's old rocking chair up into my room. The whole Christmas will be strange this year. This familys 17 year old son is in juvenile detention center, his brothers live in girlfriend and mother to their two children I think has a sex problem. To put it bluntly I think she is a sex addict and he has caught her her with several men in their apartment with their two girls. So I'm not sure about her. Then my other brother's son has been using again and so his probation will be revoked and he will be in jail for 2 years. He says since he is a small built man that the judge will be lenient on him since 'he is a liability to the state'. He is afraid he will be raped in jail. I am so grateful for my girls!
The storm hasn't arrived. It was supposed to arrive around 6 PM and still isn't here. Seems as if it is just staying in Illinois and not passing over the Wabash River.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Thanks Rori, the cat in the picture is our seal point Himalayan. Her name is Hushi (Japanese for Chopsticks) Believe it or not, but she is six years old!0
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Joyce - what a lot of troubles for one family. But I know you have enough strong members, including you, to see everyone through.:flowerforyou: How kind to look after the young man - you all have big hearts. My brother's third son used to be a marijuana addict and got his teeth knocked out in a pub fight by a drug gang. My DB thought he might have to send him to another town, to his mother's, to get him out of trouble, but the gang leader said he wanted to draw a line under the whole thing. Phew! The boy is now married and has just had his first child, a daughter. Seems to have pulled himself together.
Michelle - I love my flashing earrings! My last lot lasted through 2 Christmases and are still going, but this year I have bought new ones that change colour!:laugh: I will tell people that they can tell me to take them off when they have had enough flashing!:bigsmile: I also love my changing colour ice cubes! My mother used to say, "Little things please little minds." ! ! ! ! :laugh:
My lovely daughter-in-law has just written 4 books based on her CBT psychotherapy work. They are coming out on 2nd January and are available for preorder on Amazon UK. The first one is called, "This Book Will Make You Happy". The others are ........Calm, .....Confident and..... Sleep. I have ordered them and they looked great when I saw them yesterday.
We hope they take off. Her name is Jessamy Hibberd.
We had a lovely time yesterday. I got to have lots of cuddles with the baby. 10 weeks now and much more responsive. DGS is a delight and pleasure with a fabulous sense of humour and teasing. He is now into imaginative play so I got to eat lots of imaginary blueberry icecream and shiver with cold!
Katla - what a drag about your wrist. Something always seems to pop up. I have a small calf pull, but today was the first day I managed to do a full strength workout since Monday. And last week my back was bad for 3 days. Our tree has arrived, but it is still in its box. Also something to be signed for came yesterday, but we weren't here. I think we will try to redeliver today, but if they don't it is miles to go to pick it up from the carrier! :grumble:
Well, I need to go and make our morning coffee. Time flying - we were late up after our long day yesterday.
Heather in sunny Hampshire UK
PS Warm hugs to all those experiencing snow, storms and cold. Thinking of you. Stay WARM, 0 -
morning ladies,
well I stayed up till 10:30 watching the Sound of Music,i couldnt make it until the end,it was pretty good though, I didnt wake up until almost 6:30 and having my lemon water...
I am going to skip any formal exercise today,because I will be going into work early.. and I have to work tomorrow.. I will get up early and race walk tomorrow early am, I did lose a few oz which is fine with me...0 -
Katla so sorry to know u broke something :ohwell: And here I am telling u to put some balm and wrap it in crepe bandage when u have wristbraces...... I'm so behind times :blushing:
Annecarolone hope u r doing better and stay out of hospitals
Rori be mindful of the weather
Meg u r so amazing
I love all the nsvs
Love n prayers for all in need :flowerforyou:
Anamika0 -
Meg - I'm going to bake some cookies from Diabetic Living this year -- they sound really good. Here is the link: http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/holiday/diabetes-friendly-christmas-cookie-recipes?sssdmh=dm17.706332&esrc=nwdlo120313
Off to eat breakfast and get the day going.
Gail, metro ATL0 -
Good morning ladies,
Just a quick note this am. I am getting ready for work, have an 11-8 shift so I will not go to the gym today. I got some really good workouts the last three days and this morning it showed up on the scale with a 2 lb loss.
I had a great NSV yesterday. I was able to buy workouts pants in a ladies large and the matching jacket in a medium. Also I am now able to wear a coat I bought years ago from the Disney store that never fit. It's super great to be getting into these smaller sizes.
Katla - Sorry about your wrist. Hope it feels better soon.
I am not sure of my schedule this coming week for work since layaway ends on Friday so we are going to be slammed with pickups this week. Might be spotty catching up with everyone. Carole and I did have a nice day going shopping yesterday. Also I had 25% off a whole basket purchase that Walmart gave out to all the associates who worked on Thanksgiving. We were able to really stock up on things we needed and get some extras with a great savings.
Hope everyone stays safe where the weather is bad.
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Morning,
Just jumping in for a sec. Haven't had time to get on the past couple of days.
NSV this morning. I'm wearing a pair of pants that I could barely get zipped the last time I tried them on. Today the are pretty comfy! :laugh:
BBL
Cindy0 -
Heather I will watch out for those books. I to read.
My intentional act of Kindness (I decided to call it that rather than a random act because I want to do the things in my life with intention) is to substitute in a challenging class this afternoon. I have taught full time and had classes like this one, so I know it helps to know you have a sub you can count on when you need to be gone.
Still working on the sleep plan. That book Calm...Confident...Sleep sounds just what I need.
Diet goals are going well.
We are off to a play tonight with friends, so I will have to catch up tomorrow.0
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