Welcome Pirates 43. I think we have all been there lost and gained it all back.
I just started getting back on track a few days ago. It is a struggle but we know it can be done.
We are a small group but do what we can to support each other.

I got shot today. Flu season supposedly started early. I don't usually get shot until mid-October but the doctor wanted to go ahead, since I was there to discuss the latest blood work anyway, all of which looked fantastic.

My left arm is in the usual pain. but it only hurts when I use it, move it, or lay on it. LOL.

Hello!
Welcome Pirate!! I struggle losing the same 25 lbs over and over. Bad since I have a hundred to lose, at least. But one day!! I am going to keep trying!!
Irene, I struggle with the church food! It is like putting an alcoholic in charge of a bar. They eat on Weds. and birthdays and days that end with "y". But I do like them!!
I feel so much better with less meds. I actually have energy. It is scary how exhausted I had become and with just a slight adjustment..I can now get thru a day. Still get tired..but that is being 66 and overweight.
My ex had been in the AF for 20 years. We were stationed in Montana, Colorado, Louisiana, Al. and in Germany twice. My kids grew up mostly in Europe. My daughter still misses it. After retirement my ex worked as a civilian in Al. at the AF base which was our last assignment. I worked in the hospital as a unit sec. 20 years eventually floating to all 9 floors at night. Very stressful. My ex did re-enactments from the later 1700's at a local Fort here that was preserved.I went a few times but I was too tired to do that as I worked 40 hours and night shift. He began to see a lady ( and I mean see..) from there and asked for a divorce at Thanksgiving . We had been married for 41 years. Rough year but actually fine now. I am still trying to get things thrown out and cleaned up. I was fortunate enough to get the house and all our dogs, 4 at the time, and our 2 horses. In view of the circumstances he did not have much choice, but everything else we split 50/50. All my dogs died from old age, as did 1 horse, who lived to be 30. My last horse I lost when his intestines twisted. He was only 19. It was a shock to everyone. I walked him for 18 hours and gave him meds and thought he would make it. He was able to ..drop his business..I guess is the best way to put it, but he started again. I had to put him down. The surgery would be about 6500 dollars with little hope he might make it, or he would have it happen again. You now know the rest of my life, lol..which is a funny way to answer if we were in the AF. !! Yes.
Vix, glad you like your hair! Wish we could see some of your work!! Jo, what kind of seed did you put down? Ed, glad you got a rest!! Val, glad you are hanging in there!! 99 degrees here and not a drop of rain for the last 2 wks.
Take care all!! Jan

Good morning;
I went to the gym this morning and did 2 miles on the treadmill and used some of the exercise machines. Day 3 of trying to stay on track and logging my food.
Jan-Glad you are feeling better with the change in meds. I didn't plant any grass seed yet. It is a very shady area and I need to research which kind will grow best there.
Ed-my arm is feeling much better 3 days after the shot.
Irene-I know you will reach your goal. You are so good about exercising and following the plan.
Val-how is work going? When is Bordeaux's next training session?
Vix-I will try the baking soda. The vinegar didn't work. It is only going into the 60's today, so I plan on opening all the windows and airing out the house. I learned my lesson, I will watch the popcorn carefully from now on.
Hi Pirate 43.
Laundry, a few errands and yard work on the agenda for today.
Have a good one.

Good morning.
Ed, good for you...safe from the flu!
Val, congrats on losing 40 pounds this year....that's amazing!
Jan, sounds like you've had an interesting life living in all those places. Was the divorce and all recent? Sounds really rough. Glad you're through it now.
Irene, nice that you're so close to goal.
Hi Jo, hope you're enjoying your time off.
Hi Pirate, jump on in.
I got my new phone in the mail last night. I think I'll take it to the Verizon store for them to set it up for me.
Rained overnight. Cloudy and cooler today...high of 71.
Also have PT this morning. Then the rest of the day is free.
Happy Friday, everyone.

Boudreaux’ classes are Sunday evenings. Work is stupidly busy and one lady is on vacation and another is having a baby.
Pet peeve of mine—burnt popcorn smell! 😝

Good morning.
Jan, sounds like you have moved on. Always good to roll with the punches, and take the opportunity to find a better way.
Val, seems like you never get a break (other than your vacation!...so glad you were able to do that!) Hope you are feeling better.
Ed...more parties! Yay! Enjoy.
Jo, you're doing well with the gym and getting back on track. I got right back on after the wedding, but my body is just starting to get back to normal 2 weeks later.
Irene, what part of California did you live in...I went to school out there...loved it.
Hi Pirate.
May go to get flu shots today. Do some chores around the house, run some errands. Nothing special planned, but that's a good thing.
Happy Saturday, everyone.

Irene...Beale is not far from where I was. I went to school in Davis, probably 30 or 40 miles south of the AFB, not far from Sacramento. Also lived in the San Jose, Palo Alto area for a year...I loved being close to San Francisco. All that was over 40 years ago. I'm sure it's much different now. I like Washington state too. Pretty there. Glad Annie is doing well.

Oh my gosh, Vix! Those are so beautiful!!! They look like they would be so hard to do!! I love the rippling in the flower one!!
Well, PartyAnimal suites you Ed! Lots of beans!! They are a favorite of mine. I wish my church group ate more of them. They tend to go after field peas and the like and not baked beans!
Val, I hope you are able to get out this week end with your group!! So glad you found them!!
Irene, Glad Annie is doing so well! I would have loved to seen San Fran. Lots of places have not aged well in a lot of places. Kinda sad. I look at places in Ohio that are gone that I enjoyed as a child. Lots of people miss them so it is surprising they are not still in existence. Thinking of Cedar Point and Geauga Lake that did not survive as the huge amusement parks took over. Always wanted one of the merry go round carousel horses that were sold or junked..
Jo, seems like your vacation was moving fast! Where does time go??
Have a wonderful week end all!....

Howdy. It's sumptuous Sunday! A bit hotter today, but at least it stayed nice for the pool party. The parties are at a private residence but they own a fairly large property. Here is what the baked bean dish looked like at the end of the party:



I am moving a bit slow this morning and am pretty sure I want a nap today.

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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.

Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)



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