Smokin' Hot Green Pepper's 3/11 week 10
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Believe it or not... it's May on Sunday.
Yesterday Dave texted me in the afternoon requesting we go to the local ice cream joint after dinner. I suggested after kickboxing.
He wanted ice cream on Easter evening yet neither one of us was willing to go to a convenience store to buy some.
Just one more working day.... Wednesday I'm at a meeting in another site so that doesn't count .....
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afternoon team....I'm still waiting for spring to arrive....then May can happen? oh Mother....Nature!! it has been so yucky here lately, I'd rather have a foot of snow!! From shoveling to mowing right? :bigsmile: went locally for brunch this am with inlaws. Lots to get done here before I depart this nest Thurs @ 10:30am. In 2 days I will be in the sky headed towards Dallas...a first for me. Airports kinda scare me....I get to hang out in Chicago on the way home! One time I got lost just trying to drive out of O'Hare. I kept circling and circling and circling. Kinda funny I guess. Ice cream sounds good. Fearing I am pmsing the last few days..great.
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No kickboxing tonight after my 5:30pm dr appt. Dr took me off daily anti-anxiety. Take now as needed. I was hoping he would take me off the blood pressure medication, not this time. So I need to get my prescription refilled or else I'll have none beginning Sunday night. My return flight will put me back home way after the drug store closes.
All good - I can pack tonight.... get gas in my car.... go to ATM.... cuddle w/hubby....
See ya in the morning.
Jacque - safe travels. See you on Thursday!0 -
Morning all,
It was so funny that when I got on to post the ad that showed up was VEGAS!!! So I am a little nervous. Even with traveling for work I still get nervous. So I will be leaving work at 3:30 got to be at airport by 4. Plane leaves at 6. Should get in Vegas at 9. So Tonight I will just chill and tomorrow not sure what I am going to do. I guess I will meet up with you all at Imperial palace? What time again will you all get in?0 -
Good Wednesday to ya ladies! I am with ya Jaque on the traveling anxiety! I love to travel but am uneasy in new situations and alone. This is good for me and will boost my confidence! I get in to LV around 5:40. Depending on times, I may wait and we can arrive at the same time. Will be texting for sure! This is so great...it is finally here!! Been doing paper work all am. Have to go to the bank, and then close up my bag. You're doing great Barb!! One day at a time! I will meet up withe the scale tomorrow, along with pms weight:bigsmile:0
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I don't mind the travel.. heck, I went to Germany by MYSELF in 2009... and I don't speak German (my pen pal since 1984 speaks English so I didn't need to master the language. Pen pal's husband speaks English well. Only her children didn't understand me.)
Upon departing Frankfurt Germany, my carry on backpack goes through xray scanner. The young agent speaks to me in German and I don't understand what he's saying. I muster up my best " Ich nicht Deutsch sprechen. " followed by "Sprechen Sie Englisch?" (This is I don't speak German... Do you speak English)
The agent replies in flawless English "Why not? You've been in my country for 10 days now." I was embarrassed, frustrated and bewildered. And he's checking my backpack carry on because the candles I purchased from the churchs look "suspcious" on the xray machine. After he searches my bag, I was allowed to move along.
Oh, don't be impressed I was able to write the phrases. I have a German-English phrase book at my work desk.
So after traveling by myself to a country I don't speak the language nor read it well....to meet a woman I had not seen in 15 years - well, traveling myself to Vegas to meet you ladies is simple.0 -
Well still crazy at work. Will have to check in later.0
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Sindy - tax season is over... what's crazy going on?0
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I don't mind the travel.. heck, I went to Germany by MYSELF in 2009... and I don't speak German (my pen pal since 1984 speaks English so I didn't need to master the language. Pen pal's husband speaks English well. Only her children didn't understand me.)
Upon departing Frankfurt Germany, my carry on backpack goes through xray scanner. The young agent speaks to me in German and I don't understand what he's saying. I muster up my best " Ich nicht Deutsch sprechen. " followed by "Sprechen Sie Englisch?" (This is I don't speak German... Do you speak English)
The agent replies in flawless English "Why not? You've been in my country for 10 days now." I was embarrassed, frustrated and bewildered. And he's checking my backpack carry on because the candles I purchased from the churchs look "suspcious" on the xray machine. After he searches my bag, I was allowed to move along.
Oh, don't be impressed I was able to write the phrases. I have a German-English phrase book at my work desk.
So after traveling by myself to a country I don't speak the language nor read it well....to meet a woman I had not seen in 15 years - well, traveling myself to Vegas to meet you ladies is simple.
it's times like this I could be deaf or mute. seems common the airports always give us a traveling memory no matter what the occasion.
well, dh decides he wants a haircut ~~ tonite. ( I am the only barber he has had since we married. ) another thing I am thrilled about is the royal wedding. I was a very huge, HUGE Diana fan. So, my dvr is programmed from tonite thru saturday with anything Kate & Will. still behind on biggest loser shows too. rainy day events.
Cindy...hope all is going well for you. sorry things are still wild.. not fair...gotta end sometime!
well, gonna be an early, quiet nite here. will check in quick tomorrow...then it's to the west!0 -
third time now trying to post....188.4 this am. down a few. still waiting for TOM, and that's fine! 35*, cloudy, and breezy here. figures they are expecting sun and 60's tomorrow!
the day has arrived! I can't believe it and am so excited!! gonna head out for a brisk walk, finish a little laundry, and then get ready! Plan to leave here around 10:15 or so.
Cindy and Vita....thinking of you..wishing you were going to be there with us. I know someday we will get this chance again! Take care and keep the action goin here! love ya both
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Hope that you are having fun in vegas for us ladies:) holding down my fort here and trying not to stress on the upcomming move. Holland parade here tomorrow me and the kids are in!take later0
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Afternoon Peppers,
Hope you ladies have fun in Vegas.
Well no loss this week. But did good today got a 20 min walk and eating my veggies. need to drink more water. Gotta get back to work.0 -
Well the meetup exceeded my expectations!! I had a total blast in Vegas and surely hope we get the opportunity again...ALL of us! I am so grateful to this site for giving me the chance to meet 2 of the wonderful people from this thread. It meant a lot to me and my heart is still smiling!! Here's to the next gathering!!:drinker:
Cindy, sounds like you're doing a good job...keep at it!
Erica, hope the parade was a fun time for you and the girls! prayers of courage and hope to ya sweets!
Jacque, enjoy your last nite in Vegas!! have a safe trip home tomorrow!
Barb, hope you're getting closer to home by the minute, or better yet, there.
taking Tanner to college tomorrow. pretrial for his OWI Wednesday.....Tyler was here all weekend and he has finals this week... he gets to work security for the commencement at the college this upcoming weekend...Michelle Obama is the speaker.
well, here's to a good week for us all. May is here friends. set some small goals and focus daily at reaching them or changing behavior positively. become a healthier you. I know you can do it!0 -
My second attempt at posting.
The trip was fantastic. Looking forward to 2012 meet up.
There was discussions abour 2012 trip - where, when, costs, etc.
My thoughts are I'll do a survey for feedback. Based on feedback, move into planning sessions.
I'll admit Vegas was great & affordable. By sharing a room, eating out 2x a day, having a carry-on bag, not glued to a slot machine or gambling table, only seeing free sights & not buying a lot of drinks made this trip as affordable as it was for me.
So of course, I'm up for the same location.
Not working today (it's recovery day),,,however no rest... got a counseling appointment & my flexible spending account company denied some claims so I need to head to dentist, eye doctor and primary for more documentation. Plus my ex deciced to send legal documents for child support money from me so I got to get these documents to the family law attorney.
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Morning all!
Got in very late last night and is very glad to be home. Not dealing well due to allergies are getting worse. Weight myself this morning and was very happy that I gain no wt on the trip. Must of been the walking. Now to keep focus and keep it off. So the trip was fun, and loved meeting the girls in person!! So really want ot meet Erika and Cindy too!!!
So I vote we should go to each other home town and see new places!!! Each year pick a different one. Maybe the cost will be cheeper since Vegas is a big tourist thing.
Erika-where and when the move? I love moving for the adventure but hate the actual work involved, so yeah stress would be right.
Cindy-Hope all is well with you?0 -
afternoon gang...washed some windows inside and put screens back on. will start laundry later. still tired...but ate too many carbs today. walked Lily up to get the mail. my mom stopped by and visited..showed her the Vegas pics. my parents both like to go to the casino's around here about once a month. just for curiosity I checked Allegiant > LV for early Nov. 2 ppl/3 nites, hotel and air around $500 or so. WOW Affordable!! and good air times. Wish I could get hubby to go. parents want me to go to Riverside with them Thursday (casino). 2 nites now covering my flowers from possible frost damage!
I am willing to go anywhere to meet with you ladies. I have not been to Texas (cept the Dallas/Ft Worth Airport), Oregon/Washington, or Mass. There are so many possibilities.....small town, big city, cruise, bed and breakfast, the mountains, the shore, museum hopping, camping, spas, resorts, shows, tours, etc...and of course leisure time to put your feet up. I don't have a problem with laid back trips either. R&R, chatting with women, sipping some wine, leisurely short or long walks = good time for me! I will say if we keep the trip around April time frame and a visit to Iowa is planned, the weather will not be guaranteed...just like we found out in LV....and that can happen most anywhere. Easter is April 8th next year. The sooner we decide, the more time we have to make detailed plans and put money aside.
Time to make supper. Tanner's pre-trial is tomorrow. I'm hoping it can be settled and we can be done with this part of it. Also found out his OWI only affects his car and not any of ours for insurance. we have suspended his thru Sept.
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Kelly - like the new profile pic. So, who's the other ladies with you? LOL.
Once home I started to feel bad. Wasn't at work yesterday. As I gave this some thought I realized I had the same symptoms upon returning after my first Arizona trip. And remembered when I did live in Arizona, the moonson season always gave me illness - bad allegries. Now, it was windy in Vegas.. .and the climate is similiar to Arizona.
Overall, I thought Vegas was very reasonable price for me.
At work so I'll chat soon.0 -
Good Morning,
So here to a new day, came to work today but am having a little trouble moving. notice that i have about 3 flare ups hence the inflamation is causing me to move like a 80 year old. trying to say focus. Plan to walk when I get home tonight. Goals today is water and staying within caloroies range.Goal to lose 3 pounds this month. goal is to be ready for walk on Sat June 18th for dad day prostate walk. Hope everyone is doing good.
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Good Afternoon Ladies,
Sounds like you had a good time in Vegas. Wish I could have gone, but the timing was not good. Well I have been doing well the last couple of days. I got a 50 min. walk in yesterday and a 30 min walk today. Eating my veggies. Not doing to well on the water, still feel tierd from all the long hours, and drinking more coffee lately. Well have to get back to work, will check back later.0 -
ds was charged minimum OWI ($1250 + court fees, 2 days jail). Did get other 2 charges dropped. When he had his substance abuse evaluation, $100 (court ordered) over a month ago it was recommended he complete a weekend drinking drivers school and alcohol education program $350. He has this scheduled in a couple of weeks which will cover having to serve jail time. He has the option of a breath stick being installed (for 3 mos = the remainder of his 180 day revocation) in his car. Not sure what the fee is for this but it could reduce his OWI charges. If he decides to drive he has to get sr-22 insurance....and he needs to do that by 5/31 or he will have penalties on his registration. We are considering putting the title/registration in our name to keep it current. I know there are costs to have his license reinstated too. He starts work full-time 5/16 where Scott works. He leaves here around 5:30 and starts work @ 6:30. Tanner would start @ 7am. Wants to carpool b/c of gas prices. now there's a right choice!
eating very badly...which makes me feel tired. heavy cycle today and tomorrow. not sure I want to venture out with my folks. do have some pretty nice weather. have a few events in June and need to get active and tone er up.
Jacque - hope you get to feeling better soon. nice goals...go for it!
Barb - how ya feelin? maybe it was jet lag and the Chinese food you ate?
my heels and the tops of my feet are looking better. hi to Vita and Cindy!!0 -
Sorry Kelly to hear of Tanner's news.
Dave's promised to make dinner. I won't be going to kickboxing until Friday or Saturday.
I'm sucking down ginger ale.....0 -
just want to report that I will not be weighing tomorrow. In one week's time, I've been to 3 Casino buffet's (one today), not eating good otherwise, and TOM. I vow to have a better week and get back to daily goals. Not sure what the weekend holds, but I need to really focus on exercising. I have noticed lately how stiff I feel and lack of mobility. I should not be grunting and moaning at 45 while doing simple tasks around the house.
Hope you're all having a good evening!0 -
It's ok Kelly --- I gained 1lb this week. new weight 170.
I didn't exercise this week due to not feeling well.
Unsure what my weekend holds. One of my high school boyfriends is in a play this weekend & next weekend. I want to go but Dave isn't interested. Now I surely don't want to go by myself...... sigh, just may have to.0 -
Good Morning Pepper's,
Ok I thought it was just water weight but really I have been gaining for the last month. Had my bloodwork last week and it was not good, I will be on meds for the diabeties. I think I put too much stress on myself but this really opened my eyes there was no chioce. He did say if I loose 20 pounds and my number lowers I can come off of them.
So today my weight is 200 pounds. I already walked for 17 mins today and will walk again on my lunch. I am logging every bit of food and will exercise everyday. This is my health and I dont want to be on meds. So if I loose the 16 pounds by the end of september I will be doing good and maybe he will take me off the meds. That would put me at 184 which is were I was a little over a year ago.
Lets do this together. Today is my first day and a fresh start and no excuses anymore.0 -
hey Cindy good to hear from ya....I'm with ya on the start. Good job on the walk already...just keep goin. Each day we gotta do something. If I can't make it part of my life now, it surely isn't gonna benefit me down the road..
I don't know what is holding me back...well, from exercising just that it is my #1 battle anyway, but I fear of re-injuring my shoulder. I want to be able to drive the bus again and I definitely don't want to be on disability. So, I guess it's excuses for me. I was able to do all of my previous workouts very well, and give it my all. Just not gonna happen right now, and not sure I will ever be back to the way I was. But what I know is 'that' is not gonna stop me. I know how much better I feel when I exercise I just need to make it happen and make it part of my daily lifestyle. Just do it. Even if I don't eat the greatest, exercising will help.
am sure my wt is up 7 or so. will get an April chart posted later. have a good one gang!
ds has no classes today so we are headed to the city. gotta shop for the Mother's...and we have lost our female clown fish. oldest son set up 20 gal tank about 3 yrs ago, and he got a mating pair. we don't know for sure what happened....many factors. likely her mate will not survive with out her, yes we have lost a pet...
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Thanks Kelly really needed an up. It was very hard to say to myself enough is enough. So got a 30 min. walk in too. :drinker: (that is water I am toasting with) so today is the day we start no excuses, just do it. any form of exercise will do. I stopped eating all sweets too have to get the sugar cravings out. I can control salt ones.
We can do this. check back later. :bigsmile:0 -
Was at the doctor - got allegries due to heavy Vegas winds.
Wonderful..... gotta take 3 different OTC drugs. One I have in the house.... so off to Walmart later.
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Cindy...I get that way too...just get tired of feeling awful and miserable and ain't no one to blame but myself. time to get serious and realize how important it is, each and every day. a good day here and there and before ya know it, you're on a roll. let's do it and be accountable first for our self. we've all been there....making sure we get exercise in, eating a lot better, etc. it works and we DO feel better. no second guesses there. we all deserve to feel good and be healthy.
Barb...sorry you're feeling icky. hope your meds help and you're better soon. take care0 -
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Morning all.... tired.... congested... didn't sleep well... yawn yawn yawn.
Not up for much today.0
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