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WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2017
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Wow Janetr! Lovely tribute to your love.
Back home. Eaten much, much too much. I knew I would. It's only one day. Very busy train.
Back on track tomorrow, even though it's Valentine's Day.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx1 -
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miakoda40 - Love the cheery leggings. Cute shoes, too!
Allie - I admire you for trying. Trust takes time to build in the first place and even longer to rebuild. I don't know how you find it in yourself to trust Tom again. I'm wishing you all the best.
Sarah - Hmm. Apparently I'm trying to drop somewhere between a small bale of hay and an elephant penis...
Karen - So happy there's a little good news about Olivia! You and your family are in my thoughts.
Pip - Great news about your job! I hope the new position gives you a chance to straighten things out down there.
We got a double-sized futon sofa from some friends this weekend. We had to lug it down their stairs and load it on the trailer to get it home. Now I have to completely rearrange my office to make space for it. There's a twin futon in here now, but I told my middle niece she could stay with us for a few months if she gets an internship here, and I wanted her to have a bigger bed. Also wanted it for when my brother and sister-in-law, sister and brother-in-law, or other couples come to visit.
I'm supposed to go to College Station this weekend for a gathering with old friends. I'm not really in the mood, but I think I'll enjoy it if I make the effort so I'm going to try. I might just make it a day trip so I don't have to pay for a hotel. Being a university town, hotel prices are absolutely ridiculous there, even at the seedy hotel out on the bypass where I occasionally stay.
The new leggings arrived and they're very nice. The plus size seems to fit a little closer than the LuLaRoe tall and curvey size, but they are very soft and completely opaque. They're called Viv Collection and they were under $19 a pair. I'll get some pictures of them later.
-Yvonne in TX
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Did 1 segment of a Slim & Sculpt Pilates DVD, held my plank for 2min 50 sec, extremepump class. The plan for tomorrow is to do a DVD on the bosu.
tekavincent - my heartfelt sympathies to you and yours
Talking about eating fish when you go out. One time we were out with the Newcomers and I ordered the fish. Well, it was this German place (don't know if that had anything to do with it or not) and they served it to me (cooked) head and all! I couldn't stand to have it looking at me so I cut the head off, put a napkin over it, and we had to put it across the table. We never stop talking about that experience.
Ginger - I'm only 5' 1" tall, I go in the deep end with a floation belt on. Most gyms have them.
I, too, love Lenora's long posts. She many times has such interesting things to say, especially the law references.
Lenora - I love blueberries (OK, I love almost all fruits), but to me the blueberries have to be sweet. Usually the ones from NJ are sweet. I've been known to open a package and try one or two before I buy them. I do the same thing with grapes. Am I glad I did yesterday. Grapes were on sale at Food Lion and I was going to get some. But boy are they bitter. I'll probably go to WalMart after picking up Loki's med today and try theirs. Supposedly WM price matches Food Lion. I just don't totally trust their price match.
After my mother died, my grandmother raised me. I can see how I do a lot of the things she does. Just that I learned it from her
gotu - how I remember it was when the plow came by the driveway when it snowed! It's not bad in NC....lol Oh, it happens occasionally, but no where near as bad as in PA. I remember once when we lived in the Poconos the plow actually got stuck plowing the road
Robyn - welcome
I just told Vince that I'm planning that we're going to leave for FL Friday. His concern was that there might be bad weather up here. Well, weather. com isn't calling for it. Then he was saying that he needs to go to the eye MD and it really depends on when he can get an appt. So he called this A.M, and the first appt. is in April. Then he said that he's allergic to a certain type of pollen down there (which is true) and that the allergist down there prescribed something. So I just said "well, get the prescription refilled, if it needs a refill I'm sure if you call the MD she'll call it in, and start taking it. What's the big deal?". I want to spend as much time down there as possible because we didn't get to spend much time last year since we were both so sick. I was thinking today that I need to download some audiobooks to have on the drive down.
Karen in LA - so glad Olivis iis improving, even if minor it's still an improvement.
I remember when the kids were little we went to this seafood place in Titusville (you may havae heard of or read about Dixie Crossroads. They were featured on TV with Emeril). The only kind of lobster they have is a whole lobster. I know FIL wanted me to order it so I did. Denise was so grossed out by the eye....lol Still makes me smile.
Carey - when I use my pressure cooker, when it is done cooking, I take the pot off the burner (I have an electric stove so it stays warm for a while afterwards), then take the pressure regulator off. It doesn't take long for the pressure to come down and I can open the pot.
Exercised, picked up Loki's med, then went to WalMart, now home and will be off to bowling soon.
Lenora - usually right before I post, I refresh just to see if there are any new posts
Fran - feel better fast
janetr - happy birthday to your daughter. Best thoughts for your grandson
Betty - when I first started using the spinning bike (stationary bike) I had to wear these padded shorts, my bum would hurt. Eventually, I didn't need them. But at first, I would be in pain. We have a padded back on our recumbant bike
Off to bowling
Michele in NC
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Good afternoon ladies:
Welcome Robyn
Karenso glad you are with Katie and Olivia. She will feel all the love around her.
Leigh that Peruvian meal sounds amazing. I love cilantro!
Rita I think we have the same weather. Your post could have been mine lol!
Carey I love broccoli cheese soup, it is on my meal plan for next week
Lenora I enjoy reading your posts, you are a good story teller
Janet so sorry to hear about your grandson. Sadly that is the pattern with addiction but it doesn't mean he is lost forever He is in my prayers.
Betty hope you enjoy your V-day dessert
Yvonne I can't wait until you get to the 60lb mark just so I can hear you say it "I have lost an elephant's penis" lol!
Michelle you really made me lol with your plough story
Today I lost 1.6lbs, yeah me!
So in Canada when the snow gets tough, the tough go snow shoeing, here are some pics from my backyard. You will notice the one of my back door, could hardly get it open.
Have a great evening/night everyone! Sarah from snowy Ontario
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Sara ~ Lovely photos.
Watched the report today with Pres. Trump and the Prime Minister of Canada. Wow, is that man handsome.10 -
Friends from out of state stopped here on their way back home from visiting their daughters in Seattle. We took them to our favorite Chinese restaurant. I had my usual broccoli in garlic sauce extra spicy with brown rice and brought half of it home for supper.
I have a recumbent bike and it feels very comfortable to ride. It doesn't press hard on any part of me. I don't ride with too much resistance or too much speed so I can ride for 40-60 minutes at a time without needing to get up and walk around for a bit.
Janetr, the sad thing about addicts is that they have to hit bottom and surrender before there is a permanent recovery....the good thing is that once they've hit bottom and surrendered, they can achieve permanent recovery. I hope that I'll here soon that he's reached the bottom that allows him to surrender.
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington2 -
Janet and Becca: Here is the recipe:
C=cup
T=tablespoon
t=teaspoon
Salmon Grill Diable
1/3 C butter/margarine
2 T lemon juice
2 t Dijon mustard
1/8 t cayenne pepper
1T finely chopped parsley
dash garlic powder or finely minced garlic.
dash Worcester sauce
In small bowl beat margarine until creamy; gradually add lemon juice, beating until mix is fluffy.
Beat in mustard, cayenne, garlic & parsley until well blended.
Place salmon on aluminum foil. Brush salmon with diable sauce. Grill until fish flakes when tested with fork.
This recipe originally came from Sunset Magazine decades ago. It is a large enough quantity for quite a lot of salmon. We store the diable in an airtight container in the refrigerator and it lasts a long time. We usually grill our salmon, but baking would also be good. It is also good on pork.1 -
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Just been sent this photo from our holiday. We were floating round the mangrove channels with life jackets tied around our bottoms. It was a couple of hours before I got ill. Note my UV suit.
We loved the experience!
Heather UK xxxxxxx
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Dammit! [Not Janet!] Lost another post! I think I am 'losing my mind' today. Went to the library; and owed a few dollars in past due fees; so I paid by 'check'. Wrote it out, looked at it, I did not think it looked right; but ... I wrote the long hand section out as Three & 60/100th. I did not have a book in my checkbook except a 'new' one. To me, it is easy to write out Thirteen Dollars and 21/100th for a check. Then I went to pay the mechanic who fixed Louis truck and he told me that it was "Fifteen Hundred" ... I think, I would have normally written that out as: One Thousand Five Hundred and no/100th Dollars. I wrote it out; Fifteen Hundred and no/100th Dollars ... it still did not 'look' right to me. I think today ... my body is 'farting out' at both ends.
I think it is because I got highly irritated running errands, when I went by my GP's office to see if he had ever gotten the results of my MRI and could answer some questions I had that the Neurologist's nurse was so 'flippant' about when I called his office ... after never getting 'the results' in the first place. This last time was the longest period of time the he spent with me ... doing little tests ... like closing my eyes and holding my arms out, trying to balance on one foot; which I have not been able to do since I broke my ankle and crushed my heel in a wreck. I had complained about the shaking in my hands; which I had been told they were "Parkinson's-like"; but, I did not have "Parkinson's Disease." I am not impressed with her, very much. I liked the one that had worked there with my old one. So, I went to the Neurologist's office to ask what I needed to do in order to get them sent to my GP. I had been standing at the front desk for at least 5 minutes. The receptionist was standing in a door ... maybe to the 'break room' and talking to someone. I was flipping through a magazine and would have thought she would have heard it and come back to the counter. I started flipping it harder, and harder. Never did get her attention until I 'cleared my throat' ... then she was right there. I told her that I had told the nurse that I wanted a copy of the results sent my GP, not only the day I went in the first time; but, also the day I talked to her' ... not a word about needing to sign a release either time. No wonder they did not get sent. I signed a release at my GP's office, for him to get them directly from the hospital, but, after 10 days, still not there. I asked if they could send them, and she spent a good 15-minutes looking at the chart on her computer. Then she turned to me and asked if I was on the hospital's 'portal' because I could look at them there. "Uh, no!" [not that I really want to be, for several reasons]. My intention for having them sent to my GP was because I had questions I wanted answers to. Then she asked who I wanted to get them and I told her, and asked why he had not been able to pull them up. She told me it was because he was not a "Phoebe" MD (one who works under a contract with them); although none of the OB/GYNs I go to are Phoebe MDs; they do have hospital privileges so they can deliver babies and do surgeries there. She finally, put the release in front of me to sign and I asked her 'how long did she think it would be before they actually got sent to him'. Oh, she was going to give me a copy and I could take it to him. No problem [he is in the next building]. She finally printed out the 5 pages and gave them to me. So I took them to "Dr. Cutie Pie".
They got scanned into their computer and I had them handed back to me; and, I saw here write out a note to him. I had once asked my pharmacists about the tremors (side effects) and he tells me, that if I had reported it when it first started there were medications that they could have prescribed; but, once it got to the point mine has, there is little they can do about it. Our DOS also has the same problem of occasionally of not being able to sign his signature legibly or write anything legibly. If I am standing at a counter (depending on the height) ... my signature is as fluid as it was before I started having to take all the medications I do. GGRRrrrrr. Sometimes bad enough that I can't even 'write' anything and be able to read it later. Or I have to hold my right hand with my left; and, even them ... hands still shake. Occasionally, if I sign something with a particular pen, that is very top heavy; my signature and what I write can be easily read; like I don't have the shaking/tremors. If I sign my name that way ... it messes up almost every time. Like making circles almost ahead of each letter. When I have to sign my 'legal' name (like at most MDs' offices) ... I don't have nearly the same problem; but, that movement is more up-and-down and slanted to the left more. It is so strange.
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Katla - thank you so much for the recipe. I printed it out so I can have it in my recipe files. Thanks so much.
Janetr OKC1 -
Hi everyone! I'm getting back into using My Fitness Pal again. In 2009, I lost 70+ pounds with MediFast. However, as I've done all my adult life, I slowly gained 50 of it back. I tried hard in my last few months of working until March 2015, when I retired. It's been off and on since then. In mid 2016, I tried to do a MF style diet by myself using all the good stuff on Diet Direct. I also joined an aqua joint exercise in the pool class. I was successful in losing 13 pounds, but along came the holidays. I also had surgery for a really bad trigger finger and can't go back in the pool until the scar is completely healed. Crossing my fingers for next week some time. I haven't weighed myself for at least a month and will have to do that soon (maybe tomorrow! ) I love how much better the online site is now -- finding foods is so much easier. I will continue to post as my journey continues.
Best regards from Jackie in sunny Northern California (until it starts to rain again on Wednesday night)2 -
janetr - lovely bouquet
gotu - lovely pics
Jackie - welcome back
Well, the gals should be here soon to play mahjongg. I'll just have some of the grapes that I bought out if anyone wants them. I do hope WalMart really does price match.
Oh, Vince is taking me out tomorrow night. He taking me -- get this -- shooting. I guess nothing says love quite so much as a couple shooting at the same target....lol
Michele in NC
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My eyes are tired and my brain is numb, for some crazy reason I decided today would be a good day to tackle tax documents for me and my DD. My easy collection system is a large brown envelope on the frig. If it's a tax form or used in filing taxes, it goes in there. Donation receipts too.
Then I sort the forms into hers and hers piles and begin scanning and building a 'Read Me First' file that lists all the file names of the electronic files. I also print out a copy for my hard files of any forms received electronically. Next I upload everything to my accountant's electronic drop box along with the 'Read Me First' file so he knows what forms should have transferred electronically. My printer/scanner does not like to scan double sided documents, so it's sometimes a real struggle to make that leap from paper to efile. I guess I should be glad all of this year's forms has taken me only 6 hours to do.
Charleen in Colorado (What was I thinking!)1 -
Hi Gals,
As I said yesterday I would update on my situation -
This is a long and winding tale, not pretty, skip it if you would prefer…(I understand skipping I wish I could too! )
So a bit of history for the newbies or those who have forgotten, I have a brother DB (50 years old) who has a son DN (my nephew) (19) they live with my Mom DM; My DN is a wonderful kid – works 30+ hours a week, takes a full load at college, and volunteers. My DB is a lowlife, drugs, booze, works odd jobs for cash, never contributes to the costs of anything, is physically, mentally and emotionally abusive. My DM is 88, pays all the bills, has raised DN, and feels that as she was an older mother her eggs were “bad” and DB can not be held accountable for any of his actions. Also my family feels that the man and the carrying on of the last name is the most important thing, women are here to serve their man – no matter what. This is a white, religion neutral, came over on the mayflower family…. My DB has been physically violent to me in the past, and as I am not caught in the game they play I called police, pressed charges, he spent 16 weeks in jail and as a result DB doesn’t mess with me… I also steer clear.
They all live about 45 minute drive time south west of me. DM is fully ok, drives, shops, helps with homework – but she is hard of hearing and is in denial. She is the poster child for a battered woman.
My mom came to visit last Thursday stayed until Saturday - Well the news she had to share is that my DB has colon cancer. He was diagnosed prior to Christmas, but did not tell anyone, and his plan was to let nature take its course. He spent 2 weeks in January visiting out of town friends and was convinced to do chemo. Today is the first day. He has very short patience, a foul mouth, and thinks the world owes him, this will not be a walk in the park. He is also a sissy, he was in bed with a hang nail once… There is no information on stage, type, expected outcome… he either has not been asked or has not answered – and doesn’t want anyone to know.
Mom expected -hoped I would cry, be sad, generally be overcome with emotion. Honestly all I could think is life will be easier with him out of the picture. I’d be able to visit more, they would not have to tiptoe around when he’s on a bender…. The emotional and physical damage to my DM and DN is immense as well as the damage to the house when he throws a punch or furniture…
Finally I asked what she wanted from me… Ops! Wrong question! She wants me to be a decent human being, to be compassionate, understanding and to mend fences – she wants me to understand that (and I quote) “that if he dies I’ll lose all I have left of your father” in other words I’m chopped liver? This went on for a few minutes until I left – Levi and I took a walk.
I don’t want to see DM and DN go through this, they will do nothing right.. and it will be awful. But my compassion to my DB left the second time he beat me, broke ribs and nicked me with a carving knife. And caring of any type left when I found out that he occasionally walks around the house with a loaded gun daring anyone to cross him.
There is nothing that the police can do, as the domestic violence charge was a misdemeanor, so he can legally own a gun, and the mental health instability is not medically documented. I did one time call the police from home after hearing about an incident and my DM told the officer when he arrived that no there was nothing going on, when they told her I called my DM told the officer I sometimes got confused and made up stories.. She was of sound mind (and continues to meet the legal definition) and there is nothing to be done. I know this part is hard for folks to believe but I have had multiple conversations with police, lawyers, senior services, my counselor…. And the law around guns here will not protect those who do not want to be protected.
Peace Kim from Northern California6 -
Hey ya'll.
My son finished his 50 mile run in 14 hrs. He was running with four other people and they chose to stick together. The winner of the race did all 50 miles in 3 hrs and 45 minutes. That's a 4 1/2 minute mile for all 50 miles! Crazy! The guy who did that was 38 yrs old. My son did well, not sore at all except for his toes cramped up the next morning and he had to massage them for about an hour to get them to relax. He's ready for a 100 mile run next year but has two marathons planned for later this year. I'm doing at least one more half this year but might actually do a full marathon in December.... not sure yet though. I have to get to where I can run as I won't walk it for sure! Running one is much easier than walking one in my opinion.
My shoulder still won't let me run. The bouncing/vibration is murder. I keep telling myself that I'm doing well, the Dr.'s did say it would be 9 - 12 months before I was pain free. I try to keep that in mind...
Starting new sewing projects with my granddaughters. They are both making their first dresses from patterns. Such fun to see them struggle to pick out fabric. They like everything and it takes gentle persuasion to convince them that maybe glitter butterflies wouldn't be a practical everyday dress. lol I'm busy also sewing baby clothes. Grandbaby #12 due in 8 days.... if it decides to be on time. Then six weeks to #13.
In the most exciting news I was able to throw on my pottery wheel for the first time in 5 months. My shoulder has enough strength to center the clay and I was ecstatic to get back to throwing. I do hand building but it isn't anything like wheel work, which is my love.
Marcelyn
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Oh my goodness GodMomKim!! You really have a hard row to hoe Sending good vibes your way.2
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Hello Lean Ladies!
Well, Day One of the Week from Heck – the worst is past – we made it to downtown Dallas with a few moments to spare and had time afterward to stop at the gym before I had to head for work. Yay!
Of course, I am having a Puffy Princess episode – so my weigh in for the Summer Challenge sort of bites – but hey, it is what it is and it will (hopefully) be better next week. I know it’s just puff – first of all – I have my calories set for “Sedentary” so, supposedly, I will lose a pound a week by just staying under those without exercise... second, I “gained” 7 lbs. in two days. That is definitely water. So, not panicking – just bummed that I had to post a gain. It skews the numbers for the week. Thank goodness some of that 7 lbs. fell off!
STARTING WEIGHT: 212
CURRENT WEIGHT: 213
TOTAL LBS LOST OR GAINED (THIS WEEK) : +3
TOTAL LBS LOST OR GAINED (ALL WEEKS): +1
GOAL WEIGHT: 188
TOTAL LBS AWAY FROM GOAL: 25
So, I was washing dishes this weekend when a jingle popped into my head – tune and all... I am sure you will all recognize it:
Light Bright, making things with light
Out of sight, making things with Light Bright!
That right there is the sign of a hugely effective advertising effort. NOT ONLY do I remember the tune, the words and the product-name after 20-odd years (30?) – but it just appeared in my head for no known reason... It got me to thinking... we are so affected by Television – and the commercials. How different is my mindset becoming, because I have no broadcast Television in my home? I do watch the shows (some of them) just later in a big block, with no commercials. So, how much am I out of step with someone who spends hours a day watching broadcast TV? Makes a body think...
Another interesting thing happened to me this weekend... I was looking for a duffel bag that DH wants (I think it’s a figment of his imagination – as I searched high and low for it, to no avail) and I found a box in the back of my closet... Now, I thought that I had given away all my “skinny” clothes some years ago, based on the premise that I was where I was going to be and if I ever managed to be thinner, I would just buy some new clothes.... but, in the box, unearthed from the depths of my closet, I found two pair of black denim leggings, two pair of work slacks, a couple of shirts and a variety of bras, girdles and slips... These are clothes that I moved with me from Oregon – a MINIMUM of 15 years ago. And I suspect that they had been in the bottom of a drawer for some years before that... I am pleased to report that these ancient artifacts fit me – perfectly – right now. This is a two-fold bonus... first – that I am now sized as I was some 15-18 years ago – and second – I have more clothes that fit! Whoot!
Can anyone recall what decade it was when the pants were all high-waisted? These are leggings – tight to the ankle – and with a waistband that comes up to my bra-band... LOL. I am wearing a pair of them today with a long sweater... but the waist-band gave me a huge chuckle when I pulled them on, this morning.
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Tammy - My hubby has always been blind to my body-faults – another reason he has survived this long. :] So, how did Sunday go with the food-fest?
Sharon – Your ex is a piece of work, isn’t he? I hope you can just ignore him and move on... whatever he might be attempting should not be allowed to mess with your head. And your Hubby is trying to blame you for his drinking? Because you didn’t nag him, enough? WTF!?! Um, no. Breathe, Hon... ((Hugs!!!))
Karen/VA – HUGS! Thinking healing thoughts for Little Olivia.
Janet – I am thinking good thoughts for you and your Grandson... Addiction is hellish on everyone... the addict knows he should give it up – but cannot... The loved ones have to watch... It’s torture. You can’t make them see/understand... you can’t do it for them... you just have to wait, and pray, and hope that they find the quiet place in their minds before the addiction damages them beyond repair. My brother died at 40 – after years of alcohol and heroin abuse. In the end, it was the self-induced diabetes that killed him. I am praying hard for you and your Grandson.
Allie – I love you, Honey – but, you know I will never love Tom. I will support you in whatever you decide to do – but, I have to say I find it very interesting that you have quoted the Serenity Prayer in connection with Tom... A prayer most closely associated with... addiction. Addictions are seldom healthy for us... and in those rare cases when they are, we don’t generally need to pray about them. Take care of you – in whatever way you feel you should. We are all here for you, whatever you decide.
Ginger – Your Mom looks like a sweetheart! Hope she had a great birthday. And I am green... I wish I thought I was ever going to be able to retire!
Leigh – I do hope you are feeling less pain... and I agree – Husbands were given to us to teach us patience!
Kristina – Looking Good! Love that shirt.
Rita – Look at YOU, you exercise goddess! 90 minutes of snow shoveling is a great workout! AND you did squats? AND you did Yoga? And AGAIN with Cardio and Weightlifting? Girl, we are going to have to start calling you PIP JUNIOR! ((HUGS!!)) I hope your son stays strong in difficult surroundings. Wicket is adorable.
Rori – LOVE your paperweight... You say he doubles as an alarm clock? Sounds like a fabulous household item... LOL. Hope you have a great time on your “Girls Only” vacation.
Becca – I would have to barter herbs, eggplant and peppers – as those are what I am most successful at producing in my garden. I made a FANTASTIC pot of spaghetti last year... LOL. Like your goals for the month!
DJ – I live to entertain... so glad you were amused. Say, while you are on your cruise, scope out a likely island for the MFP compound, OK?
Sarah – Hmmm... lifetime so far? Just over the complete Oxford English Dictionary. Goal? 2 bloodhounds or better. Gratz on your weight-loss!! You look fabulous!
Mia - *Wolf Whistle* Looking Good, Sugar! Love the leggings.
Michele – So any ideas on why Vince is so resistant to leaving early for Florida? I would be dragging you behind me to get there... that’s just weird. Shooting? I guess whatever makes y’all happy.
Sue/WA – So, how was the Cheeseburger Tatertog Caserole? Sounds like fat and carb heaven... LOL.
PaulaY – Becca and I just need a couple of patches of dirt to produce a few crops – the rest of y’all are welcome to join us... LOL. I say we build a dormitory – surrounded by garden spaces – then everybody can grow their own thing and we can trade around.
Nancy – Sorry your knee is slowing you down... I totally understand. I had to stop after only 18 minutes on the stationary bike, today – my knee wasn’t going to pedal any more!
Pip/GRITS JUNIOR – My Stars, Pip... whatever has come over you? LOL. I love that you got your manager more closely involved in taking calls. Aside from taking some of the load off of your team – it will also make her a better manager. She will have a direct understanding of what is going on with all of you – since she will be right in the thick of it – and she will make better decisions because of it. Bravo! Good luck with getting the spot that you want. Change can be good! And thanks for sharing, Pip!
Cheri - Most people GAIN weight when they move to Texas... I know I surely did – so you can count your downward spiral as a DOUBLE bonus. Excellent! Definitely give us the highlights on Naturally Slim... Enquiring Minds and all that.
TekaVincent – So sorry for your loss... ((Hugs!!))
SueBDew – Not really anything going on – just a super-busy week. I am so looking forward to the long weekend. ((Hugs!!))
Kim/CA – So good to see you! Oh Kimmie – her eggs were “bad?” *sighs* That is denial in its worst form. I am so sorry. I just wish there was something that anyone could do... but, it’s the same old story... Your Mom has to be the one – and she isn’t going to do anything – certainly not now that her “angel” has cancer. I will pray for your strength – and for a quick resolution to his cancer – one way or another. It will only be worse as long as he is in treatment.
Joyce – Your kin are adorable!
Katla – Snatched that sauce recipe right up... looks wonderful! Thanks!
NEW Gals: Joyce in Alberta; QueeneGreene; JoyOakey; Robyn; Jackie/CA; – Welcome... Feel free to dive right in and join the party!
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Well, in preparation for the “Week from Heck,” I set up a crockpot with my potato-free beef stew – ready to be set on the base (two dinners); chopped up some lettuce for salads (dinners/lunches); chopped up some veggies and pre-bagged some cold-cuts (lunches) and decided that we will have Tacos for dinner, tonight, with some leftover Taco meat I found in the freezer. Tomorrow’s dinner just has to be put in the crockpot base and turned on. Now all I have to do for the rest of the week is make some more cottage cheese ranch to dip those veggies in – or to use as salad dressing. *whew* That is a load off my mind. With any luck, we will make it to the gym on Wednesday after the ultrasound and before I have to leave for work – so that’s another item that I don’t have to worry about. So, DH will just have to deal with only going to the gym three days this week... (I will try to squeeze in a few minutes of cardio before my PT sessions on Tuesday and Thursday. )
Hugs for Everybody!
Re in TX8 -
Wishing you peace right back, Kim; sure sounds like you could use some peace of mind. Family expectations, especially from our parents, are so hard. Whatever course of action you choose, try to make it something that you can look back on a year, two years, five years from now and say "I did the best I could at the time, and I don't regret anything." That was the mantra my only sibling and I adopted during the 8 months it took our mom to die from congestive heart failure. We had hard decisions to make, but we did the best we could and take comfort even now from that. Wishing you all the best.2
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