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Okay, groceries done, no flatbread pizza that I can trust (never sure how spicy something is or what makes it spicy..... was my only choice) got a mayo based chicken salad for a couple dinners and a large container of greek yogurt to eat with blueberries/melon/bananas/granola.
Second load of laundry going- using the heat to my advantage - 6% of our electric bill is dryer alone- why not use the heat and save $$.
Grocery parking lot, man in open car with food trash all over - has been there since yesterday. Cop came by but did nothing. One of the grocery employees watched me come in and waiting until I got in safely. Store did its part to contact the cops - why would you leave someone out there in the heat? I hope if I needed help I would be treated better.
Okay asian based movies (english w/ subtitles) - tomorrow do not know. May take myself to breakfast tomorrow.
Cook up pot of rice to use celery and green onions and make vegetable fried rice to freeze.
Water, water, and more water. I just rolled my eyes at the thought.2 -
Hi Sara - Glad you are home from your errands.
You know I know from living in midtown Manhattan that sometimes it is difficult to help difficult/troubled people who are homeless or whatever because of their mental condition. I hope that Parking Lot Man finds some help, maybe not likely on a holiday weekend.....In Manhattan it is not the police but some city organization that helps the people in the street.
Enjoy your movies!
I have always mourned the end of summer, but this morning I realized that one nice thing that happens here in NC house in September is that the sun is lower and so it can shine into my windows. It doesn't do that in summer.
Time to do some painting, then a workout in the pool~~
Lana1 -
Lana I live in Nebraska now. I think I will join you on the neighboring lounge chair today.
Sara, I love water! That is one thing I don't struggle with.1 -
Good evening,
Fried rice for dinner will wait to stick rest in freezer. Only 106 which is better than 109 of yesterday, supposed to be cooler tomorrow.
Considering taking myself for breakfast tomorrow, will wait to see how things are air wise....
Darker when I take dog out for walk so while the temps do not show Fall, the light does.
More water with dinner. Movie after dinner and zzzz time.
Hope everyone is staying cool and having a good 3 day weekend (those who get the holiday off and those who celebrate it....).1 -
Sara, dinner sounds great - and the heat sounds unbearable. Hope it breaks soon.
Lana, hope you had a good day under the tree with the C-boys. When do you have to go back to NYC?
Our town is having a Labor Day parade tomorrow, and I'll be marching in it with a group I belong to. First time in a parade since high school marching band!
Good night to Vanessa, Annie, Samuels, Ali, Dawn, Kathryn, Velocity, Bud, Janice, Farmgirl, Mrs. Leonard and anyone else wandering by.
Tess1 -
I was disappointed when I saw the number on the scale but looking at the last weigh in I dropped a little since Friday.
great way to start the week. Sticking to it. 
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rsamuelsgold wrote: »I was disappointed when I saw the number on the scale but looking at the last weigh in I dropped a little since Friday. great way to start the week. Sticking to it.
Waves to every one
Good for you, Samuels - both for the downward weigh-in AND for taking the longer view! I keep having to remind myself that this is a journey measured over weeks/months, not days/hours, and your post helped me with that mindset.
Happy Labor Day to those who recognize it, and Happy Monday to all.
Tess
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MONDAY
Good morning,
Up later for me, dog up all night with the trotskies. Making rice with chicken broth (reduced sodium) for her as I type. Will call Vet today dog has apt Wednesday to get physical and teeth cleaned and may need to reschedule that part of it.....
Paper got here at 5 not 3 so I my sleep schedule may change. New delivery person she left note with paper saying she was stopping Sunday - I left a "thank you" sign outside Saturday night for her. It was gone when I got paper Sunday, so I hope she saw it.
May/may not take self out for breakfast. Not too awake at the moment.
I second Tess - Happy Labor Day to those who have the day.
More sleep? BBL1 -
Oh my I've missed a lot
Hope everyone is doing well.
Mom is home and still recovering but coming along.
Today is my brother's birthday and our first without my dad here. They shared a birthday. So we're having spaghetti because that was always dad's favourite with sauce I made from some fresh tomatoes we bought this weekend.
I hope that everyone is doing well and being successful and happy. Happy Labour day to those with it off. 2 -
Happy Labour day to the Labour day people.
Tess - I'm glad I could bring it to your remembrance.
Sara - I love fried rice with veggies and/or chicken/bacon.
Lana - pool sounds fun
Listening to a podcast presenter said "Better decisions take hard work." Think I'll put that on a sticky note for the week. It's Spring Time in RSA. Dresses and sandles and short sleaves and sunlight. It can get pretty hot. Will need to stay hydrated.
I've decided to make lentil/quinoa burger patties for lunch this week. My brother won't appreciate the vegetarian lunches
Keep cool and hydrated
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Sara this is from where I live. Made me think of you. The sky was so hazy today. http://journalstar.com/news/local/wildfires-cause-hazy-sky-breathing-issues-for-some/article_4ebf17ee-ca7e-5c5e-bb02-8ffcc7b003b2.html#utm_source=journalstar.com&utm_campaign=/email-updates/breaking/&utm_medium=email&utm_content=BDDFFE37C2DB919D151AD1A3A3797E947059FE280
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Vanessa, we have a wind today and are overcast so very humid and smoky - you could come here and think you are at home!! We should be clear by weekend - hope you are as well.
99 at the moment, took newspaper to garbage and will have to drink some water, not a bad idea anyway.1 -
Well I forgot to weigh in today with all the lack of sleep I had - and with a long weekend I forgot it was Monday. Oh well, doesnt happen often.
Just came back in from dog outing, light sprinkles. Strange weather we are having.
Dog is doing a bit better and I hope for a more "normal" nights sleep.
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Samuels ~ Congratulations on good weigh in and on spring coming to you!
Sara - I hope that Miss Tillie is continuing to improve. Poor doggie.
Also, thank you for posting that "You don't always need a plan....." I am cutting and saving that to print up for myself when I get up north. It will help me along.
Now, the black and white one above it we all could use, I think. I will keep that one to re-run here every now and again.
Ali - Good to see you. Glad to hear that your mother is coming along. It's hard getting used to losing a dad. I bet you miss him; I hope that you are not too sad. *rubbing your back*
Vanessa - Sorry to hear about bad air with you too. Hoping it clears soon.
Well Ladies,
I had thought that I had posted earlier today, but I guess that it was just a hallucination LOL!
Now it's time for bed.
Sweet dreams for all~~
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TUESDAY
Good morning,
Back to work. Air quality is red in the newspaper, should improve by weekend.
Met new newspaper man this morning at 4am - other lady delivered at 3, so maybe more sleep for me.
Dog stayed inside all night and slept through most of it, which is welcome.
Ali - glad you stopped by scroll back for some flap jacks with a Canadian flag on them.....FlapJack Friday.
Will lurk from work. Wave to all who follow.1 -
Tuesday.....Tuesday....
I must remember what the real day of the week is!
There is much to do today to get ready for leaving tomorrow morning. Back to NYC for a couple of weeks.
*throwing sarong and hat and sunglasses onto favorite lounge chair for later*
242.6 today
250.0 highest
185.0 goal1 -
Spent weekend at DH aunt & uncles house. had plans of water park and/or getting out on the boat but it was freezing (for those activities anyway)! never got above 70. it was great for DH and cousins to golf though. Luckily, aunt is great cook, makes all from scratch, had pretty healthy meals (but i do know i ate too much). scales showed up by 1 pound. Not discouraged though as i have been able to fit into clothing that had been too tight to be comfortable. really have to watch my eating/exercising now that holiday is over - its Sept and the wedding is the 23rd! gotta make sure i fit in that dress!!
Supplementing protein intake and trying to avoid sugars and "white" carbs. Got some more Advocare shakes (only ones i really like the taste) so i can whip those up in my ninja with some water and ice for a nice thick milkshake consistency. They have 24 g protein @ 220cal. Also restocked my stash of Quest bars 20g protein @ 190/200 cal & lower sugar Detour bars 15g protein @ 170 cal(again, those have best taste for me)
Ali - great to see you back. good to hear your mom doing well. sorry for all the "firsts" that will be coming up. those are tough. <<hugs>>
Tess - how was the parade? i used to be in band as well. nowadays, i am in several local parades with my various Jeep clubs.
rsamuels - congrats on the weigh-in! feel free to come cook for me, those meatless burgers sound yummy!
Sara - is your a/c holding up?
velocity - that food tray looks so good! great that you gave people healthier choices.
Dawn - work still going well?
Annie - looks like we are at the same place in weight loss and have same goal weight. keep it up!
Prayers for those touched by the flooding and the fires. Work sent a lot of people to the flood areas to help.
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Hi Kathryn - welcome back! Sounds like you had a great weekend, despite the colder weather. Given the good food at your disposal (SO much better when you don't have to cook it yourself!), I'd say a one-pound increase is actually good! Given your plan, you'll have that off in no time.
The parade was a blast! A good bonding experience for our little group and we had people cheering us throughout the route. Hope we do it again next year.
Lana, good luck with packing up and returning to NYC. Safe travels.
Sara, thanks for the inspiring words from this morning! Very helpful, especially after returning to work today after vacation. I was grateful to be able to take the time off but after a long day of trying to catch up, I'm reminded of Samuels' comment about not liking adulting! (Samuels, I think it was you - my apologies if I'm remembering incorrectly. I do this on an iPhone and it's not easy to flip back through old posts while typing!).
Hope all are having a good evening/night.
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Hi Kathryn, Hi Tess~
Just checking in.....not yet time to go to bed, but I've run out of steam, and don't like packing up when it's dark.....Alarm is set for 6AM.
Waves to whoever stops by later. See you all tomorrow evening, if I remember.
Lana1 -
Good evening,
Safe trip Lana.
Temps are lower and tomorrow with any luck I will be able to open windows if the air is better. Miss T has an early am apt with Dr. and then I have nail/hair in afternoon. Luckily it will not be as hot as it was last week, so she will be safer in car ride home.
Not sure when I am going to bed, as I am tired from today.
Wishing all a good night.1 -
Nailed another move in dance last night.And it was easy. Class was tough but that move went well. I'm getting there....2
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rsamuelsgold wrote: »Nailed another move in dance last night.And it was easy. Class was tough but that move went well. I'm getting there....
Way to go, Samuels! (Thunderous applause from D.C.)
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WEDNESDAY,
Good morning Samuels and Tess. Dog up early and outside. Hope we can get a little more sleep. Window open while I am online as it is 20 degrees cooler than the weekend and the air quality is okay.
Dog to vet at 8am and will vacuum as she hates it and I cant go a good job. Hopefully we can get her teeth cleaned and maybe some meds for her..... day off with hair/nails in afternoon.
Food has been good, walking in afternoon with bad air has been "0" but that can change with the improved air.
Will stop by later. Wave to all who follow.2 -
This is certainly the week for Mother Nature. Several co-workers in Houston with relief efforts. My brother and father are prepping for Irma's visit in FL and friends in OR are dealing with wildfires, the ash, and the horrid air quality. On a brighter note, nothing happening weather wise in Midwest other than cooler temps than normal. The security guards were wearing mittens this morning when I came in.
rsamuels - Yay! Nailing those dance moves must be so rewarding.
Sara - i need to ship you some of our lower temps! or you ship some of your heat over to us!
Hi to all who stop by!!
*plopping down in lounge chair and calling a Cboy for a drink*
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rsamuelsgold wrote: »Nailed another move in dance last night.And it was easy. Class was tough but that move went well. I'm getting there....
Way to go, Samuels! (Thunderous applause from D.C.)
Thank you.
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hickchic67 wrote: »This is certainly the week for Mother Nature. Several co-workers in Houston with relief efforts. My brother and father are prepping for Irma's visit in FL and friends in OR are dealing with wildfires, the ash, and the horrid air quality. On a brighter note, nothing happening weather wise in Midwest other than cooler temps than normal. The security guards were wearing mittens this morning when I came in.
rsamuels - Yay! Nailing those dance moves must be so rewarding.
Sara - i need to ship you some of our lower temps! or you ship some of your heat over to us!
Hi to all who stop by!!
*plopping down in lounge chair and calling a Cboy for a drink*
If only heat transfers were possible. With all the scientists and engineers in the world one would think they'd have come up with something by now.
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Need those scientists to transfer water too - use those Texas flood waters to put out the west coast fires!
Had the biggest dang sweet potato I have ever seen for lunch with my spring mix salad today. dont know if it was GMO or what but it was HUGE!
Getting excited about office move. They had me direct where to place furniture. Am used to being dropped in an office and having to make due. This choosing where everything goes is kinda tough!2 -
Dog update, cannot clean teeth as she is too dehydrated. Hearing heart murmur again - so if she is on heart meds she cannot get teeth cleaned - rather she have stinky teeth if you ask me. Murmur is 3/4 level out of 10 so meds might just do the trick for awhile.
Luckily I have a healthy balance on my credit card. Not sure when I am picking her up today. Will see if I can after the rush hour......
Lunch of fried rice on the horizon. A/C still working morning temps not cold enough to cool off place yet.2 -
Good evening,
I am wiped with all the new dog meds/food etc. Heart murmur on scale of 6 but we are waiting for a phone call from the specialist before anything happens. She thumbed her nose at her liverwurst but is inhaling the new food (7days) with rice. Will give her more meds before lights out.
Was denied chance to go to bakery and probably a good thing as my walking calories are so small that I would be in the red.
Oatmeal for dinner, just easier that way.
Wishing all a good night.1 -
Peep!
ZZZzzzzzzzz
Lana2
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