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Just checking in before I head to bed. We had our annual drive for our high school booster club tonight so I was at the school for four hours. I was tired when I got home but had to have a little kitty time. Well all four kitties crawled up on my lap and fell asleep. They were so adorable I couldn't move them. So an hour…
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Actually, right before we left, she said "I'm going to follow you, but you have to drive the speed limit." :) She knows my hubby has a bit of a lead foot. She is probably more conscientious about following the speed limit than either of us. But, wasn't a problem yesterday. We had her futon in the back of the car and it…
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I also attended ISU in the 80's! I was there from fall of 1984 through spring of 1989. Yep, I was on the 5-year plan. I lived in Maple Hall my first year and a half, my sorority (Alpha Phi) for the next year and a half, and then off campus. I met my husband at Iowa State when my sorority did VEISHEA with his fraternity.…
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Penny at the Pole (@lagopus) - Glad to hear you are back. I am amazed at the strength of your mom. I pray that we all may have her strength at age 90. Linda/IA
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In Pilates, they teach you to breath into your back rather than expanding your stomach. My daughters' voice teacher tells them the same thing. Put your hands towards the back of your rib cage and practice breathing so that you can feel your ribs expanding out to the sides/back. That is supposed to strengthen your diaphragm…
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She is attending University of Northern Iowa. Her roommate is also joining marching band, and she will know a few people who graduated a year ahead of her in high school. I think it will be a great experience and a great way for her to make new friends. Linda/IA
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In the car now (hubby driving and daughters in car behind us) and heading to drop off daughter #1/Emma at college. It's only about two hours away and she will be home for Labor Day weekend so I will see her in two weeks. Still it's going to be hard to know she's not asleep just down the hall. But so excited for her. We are…
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Been busy with Momma Carly and her adorable 4 kittens the past few days. They are just under one pound each and will be with us until they are all two pounds (4-6 weeks). They are adorable and playful. I have been a little weepy today. Tomorrow we take daughter#1 to college for the first time and I think it has finally hit…
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Thanks to everyone who commented on the pic of my family. I do think my hubby and daughters are quite the cuties. @Terri_mom – Milwaukee was good, but there were no hotel rooms due to the state fair. Those cream puffs really do draw a crowd. I have to agree they are good; I had one a couple years ago. We ended up driving…
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Just popping in to say good morning and happy Thursday! :) And here is that pic of us at the baseball game. Linda/IA
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Ok, I've gotten behind again so I need to skip ahead and then catch up. I had a good weekend. Had a massage and a manicure with my daughter on Friday then we drove to Dubuque and had dinner with my BIL/SIL. Saturday we spent the morning in Galena, IL then drove to Milwaukee for a graduation party. Then saw the Milwaukee…
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I took the day off work today and have a wonderful day planned. Daughter#1 and I are getting massages then going for a manicure. This afternoon we are all driving to Dubuque and will see my BIL and family tonight. Excited for the day. Oh and the scale dropped those two pounds from earlier this week so I am back to where I…
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Mary/MN - You are just beautiful in those pictures. I'm going to look at the strong lift 5x5 site. Maybe that willl be incorporated into my September goals after I finish this Pilates goal for August. Linda/IA
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Ok, I give up. I was back on page 6 and we are up to page 18. I know everyone says it's ok to skim or skip some posts but I really like reading all the posts and keeping up with everyone. Anyway, I'm moving forward from here. So what have I been up to? I'm still getting in about a 1/2 hour of cardio in the morning before…
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Hi All - I’m just to the bottom of page 4 and I decided to post as I read so that I’m not any later than I already am with some of my responses. DJ (@damitjanit) – Windows 10… I work in the world of technology but I am not really a hands-on techie. I just work with a lot of people who are. Overall, the reviews of Windows…
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Hello ladies - I'm completely behind and need to spend some time catching up on posts, but I did want to check in. I ended July down 4.2 pounds and a total of 14.8 pounds since the beginning of May. I was hoping to hit 5 pounds this month, but I set a goal at the beginning of this journey for 1 pound per week and I was…
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Thanks Barbie for getting us started again. I see we already have a few new faces for this month, so welcome. I did as someone suggested and took my measurements. I hadn't taken starting measurements but I was able to dig up measurements I had taken last year when I was 2 lbs lighter than my starting weight in May of this…
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I’m feeling a little down today. I stepped on the scale this morning and it went up another half a pound. I weigh myself almost every morning and I’m used to the scale bouncing around. But I was really shooting for about a 1.5 loss this week and instead I’ve got a 0.5 gain instead so far. And I’ve been good on both my…
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OK, I’m to bottom of page 73 now. Will catch up more tonight. Don’t want to be left behind when Barbie posts the new thread. Cheri (@csofled) – The afghan turned out great! Lillian (@Lilymay2) – Happy Belated Birthday! Joyce (@jmkmomm) – That is so sad that all the men in Charlie’s family die early. Let’s hope he breaks…
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OK, falling behind on posts again. I’m at the bottom of page 72 and will have to catch up later as today is a busy day at work with several conference calls. Pip (@pipcd24) – Sounds like you are slowly but surely starting to recover (at least from the concussion). Yea! Jane (@janemartin02) – Glad to hear your son’s surgery…
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In addition to all the other advice, make sure you are drinking enough water. Sometimes when you think your body is telling you it's hungry, it's really thirsty. Plus the water will help fill up that tummy. Linda/IA
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Just caught up, at least for now. Working from home today because the carpet guy was coming to measure and I need to take my daughters to get their hair cut over lunch. It’s nice to have the flexibility in my job to work from home when I need to (or just want to) but they are threatening to kick me out of my cubicle so…
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Happy Monday! Well, I finished my book last night/early this morning and then found out today that we are moving book club to Wednesday. Oh well, it was a good book and I’ll just have to catch up on my sleep tonight. Toni (@tonithewriter) – I’ve added your book to my reading list. I see I can get it in Nook format on…
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Lesley - you have me worried. That sound so final. I hope you are able to get over this flu. Please let us know you are OK. Linda /IA
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Hi All – Just reached the bottom of page 58 so I’m still two pages behind. Becca – You make me smile – can’t believe you are just learning to pump gas. You look fabulous in the dress! Have you thought about a dressy wedge? If you don’t wear heels often, they are easier to walk in. Joyce – I must need my eyes checked. When…
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Miramwithcats - 16 cats... That definitely qualifies you as the crazy cat lady (said with love). We are working with Furry Friends Refuge in West Des Moines. I'm sure they will call again soon. We have two cats today (plus one dog and five fish). First one was adopted from a friend who discovered he was allergic to his cat…
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Happy Tuesday everyone! Doing a little project in my home office, so my home computer isn’t hooked up right now and my Wifi has been spotty. Have been reading posts via my phone but then I can’t take notes and respond as I would like. But, I’m finally caught up. Michelle – Praying for you and Vince. CrazyDogLady – You…
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Happy Sunday... Not caught up but I need to stop reading and start moving. I'm only on page 46 but will pick up and finish later. Welcome to everyone new. Kate - Laughed out loud at the senior text code. Lenora - Sorry you can't seem to get rid of that cough but glad the newer medicine seems to be working. Pip - Thinking…
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Hello friends - Daughter#2 is coming home from her church camp today. I'm excited to see her as she is still my little cuddle bunny even though she is a teenager. Lisa's comment about making bread got me hungry for homemade bread, or in my case that is bread in the bread machine. Think I'll see if I can find a healthy…
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Oh my goodness, ladies. I haven't looked at our message thread since Saturday and there are 281 new messages. I'm sure I've missed tons but I just had to skip over most of the posts. I am thinking of you all daily. I had a bit of an off weekend and went over my calories both days, but I've been much better the last couple…
