Camera issue----an older lady with extremely limited income at my church is without a camera. She doesn't have a camera phone and her old camera is not working and she likes to take pictures of her dog. She asked her kids and grandkids for a new camera for Christmas but didn't get one. Soooo, I saw a little camera on sale at Target and went out to get one for her today. It was a Nikon Coolpix L30 but when I got out my money to pay for it, the clerk said, you need to purchase a memory card, it doesn't come with one. I said okay, so we found a memory card for it and it was on sale as well so again, I'm ready to pay for it and the clerk says, I think you ought to know that this particular camera eats up batteries like candy. I asked what type of batteries and he said AA. I said I'd give her a package of batteries. He said no really, it really goes through batteries quickly.

So I told him to put everything back and walked out. I wonder if he was saving me from giving her something terrible? Or did he think he'd upsell me and it didn't work?

Lin

Eight year old granddaughter is in town. I hadn't seen her for more than four years. I took off work today and tomorrow to spend some time with her.

Jackie I always wonder how Charlie and George would have got along together. George is so cute.

Good morning Sneakers
Going to get a pot of green beans cooking here shortly a new recipes one of the girls gave us yesterday on the 20 pounds by Easter challenge. And I dearly love green beans. I had a ruff day yesterday. Got a little confuse on the threads Nothing seems to go right. But fine this morning. At least so far.
Love you guys
Marie

I just lost my post. That's what I get for typing it directly into the reply box.

I'll just say good morning! And I love green beans too Marie. I cook a lot of veggies and green beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and that Trader Joe's mix soycatash are in my regular rotation. Today I need to make my sort of weekly garlic/onion/mushroom water sautee mix. Veggies, veggies, veggies---everywhere veggies! Love it.

Happy healthy day to everyone.

Lin

Lin – that does seem odd. I buy some of my camera equipment from B&H out of NYC. They have a good reputation. Here is a link to some reviews:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1023356-REG/nikon_26438_coolpix_l30_digital_camera.html

Marie – Thank you AND that baby is just BEAUTIFUL!!!!

If anyone can – PLEASE STOP THE SNOW! LOL

Started with burning 412 calories doing 75 minutes of cardio exercises, includes walking @ 3.1 mph at gym. Then a nice low-calorie breakfast with room left for later in the day.



Have a great morning everyone!

no sandy the one I was talking about show his cute dimples. But I like that one.Thanks.

Hello Sneakers,

I got to have my breakfast close to noon after fasting all day with liquids yesterday. I am still kind of dozy, more than usual, from the anesthetic but feeling better all the time. I sat in my chair for a while and watched TV but never napped. Everything came back clear no polyps or problems. I am good for another 10 years.

I have choir practice tonight and have to pick up a CD of our songs we are doing for the next concert in the Spring. I am not supposed to drive for 24 hours so I think I will
have Dave drive me so I can pick up my sheet music that I am missing and my CD to practice at home.

LIN - I remember when you had to have all those tests done, that was a lot at one time.
As far as your friend goes, maybe she is going through something and they just don't want to say. Keep her as a casual friend and see what happens. I had to turn down 3 friend requests today, because I just can't keep up. Its not fair to people if I don't have the time to motivate them or support them. So I sent a message and they understood.
Sorry about the camera incident, that is frustrating.

BUZZ - I just love, love the new picture. You look like you are all dressed up to go to one of your wonderful dinners.

SANDY -Nice to see you are expanding your exercise routine. You are right about strength training it puts more muscle on, but wait until you start to feel stronger, it feels great.
I am noticing a difference in my Yoga classes and how much stronger I feel.

PHOEBE - Yay! for Honey and she can get her heartworm medicine and start to feel better.
What I would take for 60F and sunny. This weekend we will be experiencing on Saturday between 5 and 6F and 0F on Sunday. No skiing for us on Sunday too damn cold.

BECKY - Enjoy your grandchild and have a great time!

MARIE - You are on 3 sites now and I would get confused too. You are doing great trying to keep up with everyone and everything. That baby is adorable!

BOB - Your breakfast looks delicious as usual and we appreciate your insight on various topics here. Nice to have a man's perspective sometimes.

ANNE - Are you getting that cold weather this weekend too?

Enjoy the evening.

Shirley
Ontario, Canada - where it is colder than a witches ankles.

Oh yes SHIRLEY our region is in for a VERY chilly weekend. I shall be cuddling close to the heating vents on Valentine's day! Worse on Sunday, -16C I believe. Brrrrrrr.

Just wanted to check in one more time since I'll be out of town tomorrow. Brrrrr. Cold out there with the wind but will be colder tomorrow I guess. I'll just crank up the heater!

I am trying to study a bit to get up to speed on farm input costs, USDA programs etc. I've been neglecting that and now I have to know what I'm doing since I will be signing for changes that will be in effect for years so best to make an informed decision.

Just got started on that when the calls started again---still problems with medical bills for my dad from back in August. I cannot tell you how many calls I've made on this issue with this particular provider. Hospice told me it was settled the provider says no, they haven't been in touch and they are trying to get information and it doesn't match with the dates I have right in front of me as to when he was on hospice. They are signed copies for gosh sakes. Anyway, onward.

Then I got a call from a realtor already trying to sell my dad's acreage although she was quite sneaky and feigned alarm when I told her since my dad had just died, I was not far enough along in the estate process to sell the property. After a very long conversation where she probed for lots of information, some of which I was fine in giving her as she can look it up herself in the county records, some of which I declined to provide and lots of bowing and scraping about how she didn't want to bother me, I did take her name and phone number and told her if it was going to be listed and placed in multiple I would let her know.

Once upon a time I did property appraisals. I could never sell property. I do not have 1% enough assertiveness/aggression to do that.

Meanwhile, I don't think I commented on what a lovely picture that is Marie. It is great even if it is not your favorite!

Shirley, I am glad your procedure is over and you will feel stronger tomorrow. Those drugs do knock you for a loop even when you think you're doing better, you probably won't be until tomorrow. Ready to pack now Shirley?

Phoebe - Oklahoma City? Didn't know that was on your route!! Sounds like good weather to me.

Sandy - I'm sure Robby's sleeping habits may change without warning! Hang in there. You must be looking forward to vacation!

Patsy - I hope you learn how to post pictures. I love to see what people have to share!

Anne - cold, colder, coldest. Eeeeck! I'd huddle by the warmth too.

Bob - by the way, I hope I did not insult you. I meant you must be feeling so good now because so many things in life are easier when you've lost weight. I lost 173 lbs. and just the differences in walking, getting in and out of the car, seat belts, the dreaded restaurant slide in booths.........just so many things were easier and didn't provoke lots of anxiety.

Barbie - hey, you're just popping in and out. What kind of step counts are you aiming for these days?? You know I've been chasing you for years (and I never catch up)!!!

Talk to you all soon.

Lin

Good morning sneakers. A bleak and grey day today but I have lots to do so will get on and ignore that sky! Glad you enjoyed the video and George. There certainly won't be the same views today but at least it's getting ever-so-slowly warmer.

Shirley ~ Great news from your procedure, hooray! George might have been cocking his leg in the video but usually by that point on the track the tank is empty and he just goes through the motions! LOL

Anne ~ Bodmin is certainly bleaker than the Yorkshire dales and moors isn't it. When I returned from Canada all those years ago I visited that area with a view to living there but it was January so was put off as I decided I'd seen enough snow in my previous home. More cold temperatures coming your way.... brrr, stay warm.

Buzz ~ I'd like to be able to say I'm hiding Heathcliff in my attic but no such luck!! Perversely that could be good news about Mike's thyroid if treatable and at least it would appear the medical profession is giving him a thorough check rather than assuming old age and dementia. Take care of yourselves, it can't be easy with all these trips to doctors.

Bob ~ My part of the UK is sparsely populated whereas others are chocker-block (full) but it would be interesting to know where that wedding is taking place. I get what you say about holding on to such information though .LOL

Lin ~The shop assistant who did his best to put you off buying that camera was giving correct information because when my brother visited last year he was using the Nikkon and we had to seek out a pack of AA batteries to keep him going through his 8 day visit. Should you decide to look for another brand my Polaroid is a similar design camera but can be recharged like a mobile phone and although basic is ideal for keeping in my pocket just in case I see something of interest.

Marie ~ If it had come to a Charlie and George face off I'm not sure who would have come off worst because George would certainly have been pecked on the bum a few times!! LOL It's taken the year that George has been with me for him to respect my wish that he not try to get in to the chicken run but if they were still running free in the garden I doubt many would have survived his attentions.

Phoebe - That's great news for you and Honey.... onwards and upwards eh!

With the weather being so grey I'm struggling to maintain a healthy diet although I'm keeping naughty items out of the cupboard so think the next best option is to keep myself occupied with therefore less time to think about comfort food. Today after the dog walk I'll visit my 94 year old friend who has miraculously come through two recent mini strokes, stays in hospital and has now got herself home again. We all do our best to encourage her to eat but her meals wouldn't sustain a sparrow except she keeps going so I guess that's proof if needed we don't need the amounts of food we think we do.

Laptop running out of juice so I'll finish here and get it plugged in before heading out. Hello to those I missed.... Hope everyone has a good day.

Jackie

JACKIE, another incident of the perils of North Yorkshire. That same ram encounter day, we ended up in Whitby for fish and chips. It was October and my friend took one look at the cold North sea and decided she was going for a swim. We tried to dissuade her as the North sea is supposedly the coldest sea in the world and especially so in October! To our horror, in she plunged to add to her list of seas she'd swum in. Caribbean, pacific etc. We got on the plane for home the next day, and that was a good thing because she ended up with pneumonia!
Won't bore you anymore, ANNE

Good Morning ALL!

As many know, I weigh myself daily and “record” my weight once a week. Today I am breaking that self-imposed rule because I weighed myself and found I hit GOAL!

I celebrated by burning 445 calories doing 80 minutes of cardio exercises and then making a “Fun” breakfast! (Ok – maybe over the top in corniness).

Today, the news mentioned the top 5 romantic vacation spots for Valentine’s Day and the Virgin Islands made the list.

If some of you may recall, I had made some plans tied to my goal. Last summer (while still hovering around 300), I booked a getaway to coincide with my weight-loss target. Well – it appears I hit the mark all the way (weigh) around. In the near future – I will be going off the board temporarily to check out those Virgin Island rumors! (LOL)





Marie – I have to say again how beautiful that baby is. Between family, friends, old work associates and ditto on my wife’s side – I see a lot of baby photos and this is definitely a top contender. Adorable!

Lin - The most important thing I can say about the camera topic is that – you are a wonderful person for showing so much kindness to that lady.

You said you hope you didn’t insult me…not to worry. Many things (and I plan to make a list) have gotten waaaaay easier. The dreaded restaurant booth is right. Eventually, I stopped going to anyplace that didn’t have tables. I’m pretty hard to offend. I laugh at myself a lot and have been known to pull a practical joke or two. Most of my family / friends have a great sense of humor.

Sandy – Good luck with the muscle building. I’m going at it slowly (but consistently). I need to “fill in the gaps” left my weight loss. Figure it will take a year or so to get where I want to be (or realistically can be).

Oystereyes / Shirley – I do like to play around the kitchen. I honestly enjoy the logging too! Go figure. As for it being “Nice to have a man's perspective sometimes” I think you might want to put “sometimes” in bold… ha ha

Jackie – I’ll see what information I can glean when she visits. She lives just outside the area so they often meet someplace in between for a “girls day.” I love when they do that. Never understood controlling spouses.

Anne – I am getting as far from winter & the North Sea as I can – for now. LOL

Happy Hump Day to all.

Bob

I am having a gluten free pizza for lunch today. Wish I could make it as pretty as bob does on hi food. I send on MFP log on healhty food a picture of a plate of food. Bob you need to give the a lesson.

Hello Gang
Marie