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  • CSEGUIN2
    CSEGUIN2 Posts: 5,635 Member
    Good Evening Everyone!

    Yesterday was a great day! Lots of food and family and no Drama! Anyways everyone seemed to enjoy there gifts including the snowman ornaments. My son has already picked a wreath for next year so after a short break I will find a pattern I like and start from there. I got several things to help me stay and get back on track plus a few other things.

    Today relaxing, some boxing Day shopping, lunch out, played cards, watched football and a short walk. Also the neighbor I work for brought a gentleman by to see if I would shovel snow for him while he is gone in January and February. Of course I took the job even though I have to travel by bus to get there. He is also having me do cleaning for him on one of his rental properties tomorrow. When he gets back in February he also said he may have me clean for him. Glad I took today as a rest day before getting going again but I know I need to start getting a routine going.
  • wallahalla
    wallahalla Posts: 1,781 Member
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  • Dianedoessmiles1
    Dianedoessmiles1 Posts: 16,130 Member
    @Retired_Sue ,, NICE JOB with more info!! TY TY TY TY!! Glad you enjoyed the weekend!! WOOHOO on family they do help us out to feel so good!! Ahhh yes, back to the healthier eating!!
    @Cseguin2,,, Glad you enjoyed yesterday. WOOHOO hey CONGRATS on the new job!!! That's pretty neat!! WOOHOO on the rest today cause LOL yes you'll need that. It's amazing how wonderful it feels to have enough work, or more work, depending on we each look at it.
    @wallahalla ,, LOL You are so naughty!! HAHAHA teaching us how to GROSS OUT people when we go out to eat and someone orders anything with bones!! I can't stand to eat off the chicken bones, but many do. So now ,,, ideas flowing through my brain to GROSS THEM OUT. LOL TY TY TY TY I KNOW you have a great sense of humor, any ideas?
  • bookieNJ
    bookieNJ Posts: 4,535 Member
    @Dianedoessmiles1 -yup totally better now! Lol of course it is 4 days later.
  • bookieNJ
    bookieNJ Posts: 4,535 Member
    Happy Monday everyone! Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! My dancer daughter has a fractured ankle so no dancing for 3 weeks-this Means no gym or dance and lots of homework home
  • ThursLins
    ThursLins Posts: 1,681 Member
    Hi everyone! I'm a former SP member (from 2010...named MondayLins) and was part of the 2021 5% Spring Challenge Shooting Stars team. Just joined this group for the 2022 Winter Challenge, but haven't chosen a team yet. It's difficult to stay focused on my own, so am looking forward to being part of a group again.
    Have a good last week of 2021, everyone!
  • Retired_Sue
    Retired_Sue Posts: 15,718 Member
    @Dianedoessmiles1 - I saw the question and thought I'd jump in with a bit of information since I was stopping by. I really enjoyed being with my family this year after not seeing them at all last year, even if it was a bit of a different day. Next year, they're coming home and I'll enjoy that too!

    @ForeverFitNHealthy - Sorry that you haven't been well and have had other problems to deal with. It's hard when our pets are ill as they can't tell us how they're feeling and vet care can be so expensive. A break is just supposed to be that - a break - no requirements and no need to check in unless one wants to check in. It's a busy and often stressful time of year so not having to keep up with a team does take the pressure off. It is hard when loved ones are no longer with us to celebrate holidays. I felt that more this year too.

    Been a bit snowy here today but we didn't have to go anywhere - have been busy getting laundry done and catching up around the house - not that there was that much to do when we weren't here for a few days. Hubby was hearing funny noises from the furnace after we returned yesterday so called for service. We had a service guy here first thing this morning who thought the exhaust fan might need to be replaced. Our furnace is a rental and he mentioned that the contract would be up soon so contacted the sales rep who came by early this afternoon. We're going to go ahead and replace the furnace with a new model which will be installed on Wednesday. We thought about adding A/C but would probably have to upgrade our electric panel before we could do that so that's not going to happen right now.
    Enjoy your evening!
  • CSEGUIN2
    CSEGUIN2 Posts: 5,635 Member
    Good Evening Everyone!

    Welcome to our new members!

    Today was off. Got up with the plan of a walk and looked outside. Snow and freezing rain. So that didn't happen. Did do some marching. Did laundry and dishes. Also read and played cards. I thought I was working today but the guy never called or showed up. Oh well I will stick to the original plan we had. Maybe there was a misunderstanding. We will see what tomorrow brings. Also weigh-in and Mom's grocery shopping. Not expecting anything great with the scale. We will see.
  • Cheririddell
    Cheririddell Posts: 3,456 Member
    I am havung a heck of a time finding my team and I am the baggage handler.Diane can you help ???? hugs, Cheri
  • Retired_Sue
    Retired_Sue Posts: 15,718 Member
    @Retired_Sue So happy for you getting to share the holiday in person with your family this year, it really does not matter the when so much as being able to be together, we sure learned that lesson if not much else from this never ending pandemic. The food sounds great maybe after the holidays if you find the time you could share your turnip casserole just wondering if it is made with what we used to call turnip (rutabaga) I think that's what it's called in the store, I went to get some turnip, my kind, & saw these little tiny things they call turnip & I just did not know what to say. Mom used to cook one turnip for a meal, we were 6 kids, that tiny thing would not have fed one, of course not everyone liked it but I always loved it. Doubt I'll be on this tomorrow so Wishing Everyone a Very Merry Christmas!
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    Yup in the store it will probably say rutabagas which is what I use. Here's the recipe for you (and anyone else who's interested) I do everything with the microwave (cooking turnip) and food processor (mashing and mixing) so that makes it easier but it can be done by hand)

    Turnip Casserole

    1 large or 2 medium turnip (rutabaga)
    1 cup of sweetened applesauce (I usually use unsweetened)
    2 eggs, beaten
    1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
    4 tsp sugar (can use less but should add a bit)
    1 tsp of salt or seasoned salt
    1/4 tsp pepper
    1 3/4 cups of soft bread crumbs divided

    Cook and mash turnips until smooth. I usually cook my turnips in the microwave and after peeling the skin off, cut them in chunks and put them in the food processor to mash them up. I also add all the remaining ingredients (except the bread crumbs) and blend it all in the food processor. Since I usually have 2 turnips, I end up adding half of each ingredient to each batch and then toss it all together in the casserole. Here's how the rest of the recipe reads:
    Add applesauce, eggs (no need to beat them separately when using the food processor), 6 tbsp of the melted butter/margarine, sugar, salt and pepper, and one cup of crumbs. Turn into a 2 quart casserole. Toss remaining 3/4 cup of crumbs with the remaining melted margarine and spread on top.
    Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes.

    I usually make the casserole the day before and bake it before dinner so it can take longer to bake since it's been in the fridge and is cold.

    To microwave turnip:

    Place turnip on a few layers of paper toweling and prick all over with a fork. Microwave on high for 15-20 minutes - can take longer if the turnip is larger. Cover with a tea towel and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • HerbsandMore
    HerbsandMore Posts: 2,350 Member
    @Retired_Sue Thanks so much, I copied it, will certainly try it out, sounds very good, I usually just boil it & add some butter salt & pepper. Finding a new recipe is great.
  • GeocacherLosingIt
    GeocacherLosingIt Posts: 3,139 Member
    I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays! I haven't been good this week, so I'm looking forward to the challenge starting!
  • catnurse1
    catnurse1 Posts: 4,121 Member
    Yikes! I think I woke up in a different state. Today it was 40 degrees in my atrium yard, and right now it's 36 degrees and RAINING! No, no, no. It can't rain on top of all that snow out there. By this time next week "they" say the high temp will be 4 degrees. Nutty.

    So now I get to head out into the rain to check on the cats and do the feeding. Ick. Good thing I got new insulated rain boots for Christmas.

    Happy Tuesday almost Wednesday, everybody!
  • blestmuch
    blestmuch Posts: 388 Member
    Merry Christmas ❣ I'm getting excited about the Challenge. I'm really going to need it. I picked "any team" and it will be like Christmas again when I find out which team I get.

    Have a great day everyone. 😀
  • ForeverFitNHealthy
    ForeverFitNHealthy Posts: 1,652 Member
    Happy Tuesday! Almost finished with my goal plan for 2022 regarding my health and fitness. I don't have focus on nutrition, just track to make sure I'm not eating over. I eat the same meals and snacks, so that makes it easy. I'm focusing on fitness this year. Both ST and miles, be it walking and biking. I'm keeping a l daily log of miles and reps.

    @Retired_Sue,. I'm glad I took the break. I feel more geared up for the new year and my health goals too. Can't wait for the next challenge to start! We had to upgrade the electric when we got A/C 20 years ago and that was super expensive. I can say from living in Wisconsin, you get get by without it, but here in North Carolina, A/C is a must. It can get so humid and sometimes the constant 90 degree weather in the summer, you just can't breathe well. For Christmas, we had 73 degrees!! I love it, and my husband hates it. LOL
  • marilynWtx
    marilynWtx Posts: 2,229 Member
    Here in TX we hit 90 a few days ago but will have a low of 20 in another few days. 😁

    Looking forward to the start of the challenge.
  • wallahalla
    wallahalla Posts: 1,781 Member
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  • Retired_Sue
    Retired_Sue Posts: 15,718 Member
    @HerbsandMore - You're welcome! Cooking the turnip in the microwave sure saves all the peeling and cutting of the raw turnip and does save time. Enjoy.
    @ForeverFitNHealthy - We're a bit like Wisconsin - we can survive without A/C - have managed to do it for years - but with the summers becoming more hot and often humid our bedrooms - all upstairs - can get very warm for sleeping at times so it would be nice to have it. Hubby feels the heat more than I do so he's find it easier to sleep at night when it's really hot and be more comfortable during the day too. And the nice thing is that if we don't need it, we don't have to turn it on.

    Our weather is pretty typical although it's a bit warm with temps just above 0 C (32 F). Fine with me - we're having a new furnace installed tomorrow afternoon so it will be easier to have the heat off for a few hours if it's not too cold outside. We do have portable electric heaters that we can use to keep our family room warm.

    Getting a few last minute details worked out on my team so we'll be ready to take on passengers later this week! Have a great day!
  • cormierannie
    cormierannie Posts: 6,496 Member
    Happy Tuesday everyone! It's a beautiful day here today. My daughter says hello to all of you. My family played monopoly yesterday and we all had so much fun! My daughter was the game winner. I've been for a walk and I feel great! I'll be doing some dancing after supper. Have a great day, everyone! Take care and stay safe.
  • luv2dns2
    luv2dns2 Posts: 905 Member
    I have no idea if I am on a team for the Winter Challenge. Where should I look to find out?
  • CSEGUIN2
    CSEGUIN2 Posts: 5,635 Member
    Good Evening Everyone!

    It's snowing!
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    Anyways today was weigh-in Day and gained 4.75 lbs. Almost all I lost over the last two weeks. Oh well it's the holidays and I will enjoy then get back on track. Met with my newest boss to go over something's. We will be meeting a couple more times before he leaves to finish details. He even plans to buy me a cheap bike. He admitted as well that he was interested in me but since I have a man he will respect that. Well I am glad that he will because otherwise I would have had to turn down the jobs he has for me. The new Christmas ornament has been chosen for next year and I have enrolled in classes at home for nutrition and fitness. Lots going on in the new year and need to plan better so I don't get overwhelmed. Most of my stuff is flexible. I just don't like feeling like I am not giving my full attention to everything. I have till Monday to get everything in order and planned for success.
  • HeevenleeVT
    HeevenleeVT Posts: 23 Member
    Hi there so glad I found you guys again .I'm Heevenlee I did this challenge on spark a long time ago. I think I was on starfish not sure what year. I'm still at it. I hope I didn't join to late. Looking forward to getting to know each of you. Pls add me as a friend so we can support each other in e every way
  • HeevenleeVT
    HeevenleeVT Posts: 23 Member
    Hi there so glad I found you guys again .I'm Heevenlee I did this challenge on spark a long time ago. I think I was on starfish not sure what year. I'm still at it. I hope I didn't join to late. Looking forward to getting to know each of you. Pls add me as a friend so we can support each other in e every way
  • Dianedoessmiles1
    Dianedoessmiles1 Posts: 16,130 Member
    edited December 2021
    WOW You are all busy!! I LOVE THAT!!

    If you've not chosen a team PLEASE DO SO Immediately. If one doesn't chose a team, they don't get assigned one. Most of you know what team you joined, but what if you are not quite sure if you actually did join it?

    TO double check please click on the team you signed up for. After that to easily find your name (Including under the Any team" option) in your upper right hand corner you'll see 3 dots one on top of each other. Click on that, you'll than see on the right hand side a yellow/orange line down below. Scroll down to that line and TADA it's a post you put (This is good to do when searching on any feed you made a post). If you do not see the orange line, please make sure you typed your name correctly, and or since most teams are only 2 pages at the most, please scroll down through them to see if you had chosen the team. If not, and you hadn't any other one (PLEASE CHOSE ONLY ONE TEAM) than sign on up for it.

    As CLs(Challenge leaders) some will be known as Captains (LOL We are having fun) and other leaders, most teams are ready FOR YOU!! Only 1 or 2 have a few tweaks to do. Starting on Thurs you'll start seeing your invites!!! WHERE TO FIND THEM? NOTE: STARTING ON THURS some members will be a little bit later, so PLEASE KEEP AN EYE Under ANNOUCMENTS Up above for further info.

    TO FIND YOUR INVITE: When you go to GROUPS it'll be right there. WOOHOO HAPPINESS ABOUNDS!!
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    We've been getting a smidgen or so of snow almost daily. LOL It really doesn't add up, but it's PURDY!! And the ground has been white awhile.