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Happy Friday everyone! So exhausted this am, slept in instead of doing water. My bad. (But I needed it.) I work from 2 to 8 tonight. Speaking of soup in the summer.....we've developed the habit of having crockpot soup the two days a week that I work til 9:00. I have made more soup this summer than all the winters of my…

Hello there! Had a great deep water class today. It feels so good to be back in the water! Heather - lovely photo Karen - hugs for you and prayers for your grandson. Janetr - I always enjoy hearing from you. Missing Penny and Carrie's posts. Did Marni ever get back in touch with us while I was AWOL? She always had such…

All this talk of the eclipse reminded me to let you know that I live at the epicenter of the eclipse. Middle Tennessee is the place to be. We are expecting several thousand "watchers" to be in the area on the 21st. Any of you coming this way to see it? Heather - your trip sounds wonderful. I am so glad you are getting to…

Hi ladies - Back from a great water class. Paying bills now. Planning to chill out some and then sort and pitch some more. Feels so good to be back with all of you. Heather - what is the mystery (to me anyway) trip you are taking? I missed all of July so would love to hear a little more detail. Becca and Beth -…

DJ - How horrible for your daughter! So glad she is okay. Lisa - I appreciate your "confession" and what you shared about your journey. Even if you feel you were being dishonest with us, I don't see it that way at all. We all have our struggles and must work through them in our own way. For many of us it is a rollercoaster…

Hi friends! I took about a month break from the thread, didn't track my food, or set goals. Soooo up 3 pounds or so. That is not the main reason I am back. I missed all of you! Life has been going along about the same. No real decision about staying or leaving on the hubby issue but I have a wonderful counselor and she is…

Oops! Toni from TN

Hi, friends, Welcome to the newbies! Loving the pictures! Thanks, everyone! Felicia, One of my sisters was physically challenged and schizophrenic. I truly know your pain. Lenora, thank you for sharing the poem. Trying to respond at work and it is too crazy. Catch you later!

Thanks fro the encouraging words, ladies. They mean a lot to me. I have a very good counselor who is helping me work through all of this. Barbie - Thank you for mentioning the 12 step programs. I participated in Al-anon when my son had addiction issues in his teens. They are great sources of support and can help us be a…

Hi friends- I felt like I would never catch up so I skipped a few pages this am. Hope I didn't miss something earth shaking or super enlightening. I am truly enjoying hearing about everyone's journey whether it is exotic or mundane. The pictures are great! Happy belated birthday, Becca! Happy anniversary to Pip and (?) 56…

Way behind and flying through to catch up a little..... TNToni

Still chasing after your posts..... I'm through page 26. Ginger - thank you so much for the article. It really speaks to me. Lenora - "Ditto" what others have said about the pics. Penny - Lovely views Janetr - The newly weds look so sweet. Katla and Tracie - hoping for quick healing for you both Pip - Awwwww! Love it!…

Been AWOL for a little while and 227 posts behind.........ooh, my! I've read through page 19 so still have 5 pages to go. Allie - I am thinking of you and praying for a satisfactory outcome for you. Lanette - Love Rosie! What a cutie! Felicia - I'm from Kansas originally. Where is your son going for his visit? DJ so sorry…

Hi gals, I was called in to work today for a little and it through me "off" a little. Had a nice little nap earlier (rare). Not been eating as well for about a week but now that the meds will be back to regular dose tomorrow planning to charge on through with workout and meeting calorie goal. Really enjoying hearing from…

On the subject of super spellers - From what I have seen as a teacher, they are kids/people who have made connections to language patterns/phonics combinations/etc. in English and other languages. They are not memorizers although the more they study words, the more they grasp the patterns. They do have a super talent for…

Hi all, Katie - glad your second test results were clear! Heather - thinking of you and the other UK ladies. So sad, the hatred that inspires these people..... Michelle - those jello treats sound darling. If you make them be sure to post a picture. Enjoying this sorting/decluttering adventure. It's odd how I let something…

Just a quick check in- Love the beautiful babies! Congrats - losers! I have a weigh in on Monday. Couldn't really exercise much this week due to med withdrawl side effects but I should be good to start back in next week. Think I will still lose a little. Barbie - like the toddler approach! Toni in Tennessee - feeling…

Yeah! Got my medicine finally. Went to the different doc, got a new prescription, slightly different, went to get it filled and low and behold, insurance had approved my regular dose! Just like taking the car to the mechanic, the problem disappears when you take it in. Oh, my! I have to start back on the med slowly. I was…

Had a post all ready to go and "poof" it went out to Lord knows where but not to you, friends. Here's a shorter version - Love the wildlife pictures and the lovely songbird quilt. They brought me JOY! Penny - Hope all those hares leave you some strawberry plants! Lanette - I'd read the HALT steps a while back. Thanks for…

Hi friends, Hope everyone is entering June with some determination to change things they can, and accept and deal with things they can't change in healthy ways! I did an hour of water class yesterday. The teacher is awesome. She does very little talking. Has this hand signal for a change coming up. She is non stop movement…

Hi everyone, Welcome to the new and returning ladies. Heather - so sorry you have pulled something. Take care. Get better soon. I am still battling my insurance, pharmacy, and doctor's office about my medication. I am out of the antidepressant I have taken for more than 20 years. I'm edgy and anxious (not like me at all).…

Good evening friends - Enjoying the pictures of you ladies who are traveling and have beautiful views from home. Pip - love seeing your family photos (and of course, the pooch) Janetr - Congrats on your loss! Lisa - Alaska trip sounds like it will be very memorable. I lost my dad in 1969 (age 54) and mom in 1979 (age 63).…

Up early after 3 hours sleep. Hubby drama is wearing on me. I work today from 11 - 6 so I'll use the extra time to get a few things done. Told hubby I was 70% set on splitting up and he had the summer to decide how he was going to "better himself". So far not seeing any difference. Glad I have control of all my money now.…

Good day ladies - Skipped my workout today and slept. Sooooo needed it. I work later today so enjoying my "breakfast" now and plan to get busy on the front coat closet soon. Glad I made the decision to sleep in. Yesterday spent 2 hours waiting on new brakes at our mechanics. Even though I took my book, I was so restless to…

Hello ladies - I've enjoyed the pictures of kitty, flowers, rocks and all. Chuckling along about the mis-reads. I, too, had to skim back through to see the news from Paula. Whewww! What a difference 1 little letter makes! UK ladies, you and your countrymen are on my heart today. Pip - enjoy your time in CA. Dana - I've…

Hi friends, Beautiful day today. Sunny, breezy, and not too hot. Went to Tops today and was down another .6 pounds. I'll take it even if it is just a bit! Going to see "Beauty and the Beast" with son, ddl, and dgs tomorrow. They are being so good about including me in their lives since this hubby drama began. That is…

Quick "Hi" and "Bye" Toni in Tennessee

Have a quick minute so here I am Skipped exercising today and sat on my deck in the sun for 45 min. I know, I know, bad me. I have olive skin and used to bake all day with baby oil (even on face). Paying a little for it now so I put a 55 on my face and let the rest of me cook just a little every now and then. Then I use…

Hi all - busy day ahead so no individual comments from me just now. You are all in my thoughts, girl scout cookies, adventures, surgery, anniversary, mumps, and all! Love you, Toni in Tennessee

How could I forget to tell y'all about my 3 lb weight loss yesterday!?!?! Who knew that staying at 1200 calories a day and exercising some would lead to weight loss? DUHHH!