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Hi there, my JFTers! Apparently my phone is so old I'm having all kinds of trouble with posting updates, and I haven't been spending much time on my computer in recent days. @angf0679 Beautiful embroidery! I'm sure your "belated" wedding gift will be very much treasured. @HappyDonkey75 Enjoy time with your sister, brother…

Recap M 7/7 ~ Tried to update using phone on patio, but old android with low battery doesn't want to. Had to come inside. It's a beautiful summer day. Hubby doesn't have to report for jury duty today or tomorrow, only W & R possible at this point. Hit alarm clock off & slept in a bit but temps not so hot today. Walked dog…

Recap Sunday 7/6 ~ Late to post but here. Lots of rain late yesterday and overnight. Now that sun is peaking out, empty rain gauge… it had 2.5" when I checked before church this morning, and it was still raining lightly. Church 9:00 😀 Supper? made garlic scape pesto with radiatore pasta ~ yum / limit snacks & sweets ~…

Recap Sat. 7/5 ~ Another quiet day at home. Overnight low did not drop below 76(F), which is 16 above average for us. Glad we have central A/C & a well-insulated house. Heat & humidity building again, until probable thunderstorms tonight. No dog walk today (yesterday's short walk had her panting by the halfway point). 😊 Up…

Hope all my USA JFTers safely enjoyed their July 4th celebrations. Hubby and I had a quiet day at home. Early in the day, with the heat building, we both walked dog to the park and back for 1.28 miles. Later in the afternoon, we were sitting on the patio with doggo in yard, and neighbors a few doors down lit noisy…

Recap W 7/2 ~ Overnight lows warmer than usual. I set very early alarm (it's all relative now that I don't work) but couldn't drag myself out of bed. By the time I did, temps mid-70s & climbing. No dog walk today. Leftovers for supper / limit snacks & sweets ~ not as well as 2 previous days but not horrible… 10 M&Ms, 20…

Recap T 7/1 Early start this morning to beat heat & walked dog 3.67 mi 😁 happy dog & happy me Grill brats & burgers for supper (hopefully no pop-up shower like yesterday), lots of steamed veg & very small amount of potato salad / limit snacks & sweets (remember past tricks) ~ string cheese, 6 mini pretzels, 4 Tru Fru…

@HappyDonkey75 Congrats on hitting your weight goal at month end! That's got to feel good. And you've given me a good reminder that whatever weight I might lose will help with my arthritic knees. Regarding July 4 celebrations, hubby and I haven't seen fireworks displays in years, and he doesn't care. I miss them a little…

Thanks for the pep talk @pridesabtch. Sorry about the mom deal. (((Hugs!!!))) Recap Sunday 6/29 ~ Hot temps & humidity returning, but not to the point of heat advisory. That's a good thing. Church 9:00 😁 Min. 5000 steps 😕 4000 / OT exercises 🙂 / PT exercises? Ate brunch with hubby at local cafe & I'm not going to log…

I'm back, again. Didn't post JFT most of last week & not always logging food because not eating at home (Dad's cooking, funeral luncheon, outing to our old campground, restaurant this morning). My weight is slowly creeping up, so not the plan. I really want to get back on track for weight loss. JFT Sunday 6/29 ~ Hot temps…

Got home yesterday evening from overnight visit at my folks' house. Since the weather had improved somewhat, hubby and I strolled 1 mile around the neighborhood with dog, and she was so happy. The heat advisory ended M evening across the state when very strong thunderstorms moved through, and several large tree limbs came…

Recap 6/21 Sat. ~ Heat advisory has started, thru Mon. evening, with heat index 95-105. Currently 87F, dew point 75 & very windy. Unusual for northeast WI. No walks with doggo for now. Sad me & sad dog. Had chicken taco (yum) at food truck for breakfast bc I was wilting at farmers market / lunch? my Cheerios & blueberries…

Recap 6/20 F ~ Cloudy & very humid. Planned rest day. Keeping planned tasks light as well (unless I feel ambitious LOL). Usual breakfast & lunch / leftovers for supper / limit snacks & sweets ~ trifle / 80 oz. water ~ 64 / log all food ~ tried / net calories zero ~ not sure 🤷‍♀️ Min. 5000 steps ~ >6600 & active 12/12 / OT…

Recap 6/19 R ~ Warm temps but chance of isolated thunderstorm. Which we already had this afternoon, so hoping none this evening. Doggo so tired from our walk and all her backyard "supervising" that she slept (mostly) through the thunder! Cheerios with blueberries for breakfast / usual lunch / buy supper? ~ learned I must…

Couple of days where I didn't take time to post JFT. Attended a "volunteer appreciation lunch", then with weather finally warm, I bought all my flowers (for pots on patio & front steps), and next day planted all the flowers. I skipped logging food the one day, since I did not feel like guesstimating the lunch. JFT 6/19 R ~…

Saturday I walked for the 29th time in the 49th Bellin Run 10K. Perfect weather: temp mid-50s at start & cloudy until I reached mile 5. I'm slowing down more (extra weight does not help) and finished in 1:45:25, with a pretty even split time. I placed 2990 overall out of 3271 in the 10K (there were 2373 that turned off to…

Thank you for the condolences, my JFTers. Much appreciated. Recap 6/12 R ~ More cool weather… at least I don't have to get up extra early to walk dog. Walked dog alternate route since road repairs nearby & went 3.91 mi without intending to… happy, tired dog & happy me 😁 / OT exercises ~ 2x 🙂 Late breakfast so having light…

Hubby's sister passed away this morning, 6 days after entering hospice. I'm glad she's no longer in pain and struggling to breathe. Hubby seems to be ok, since this was expected. He often tends to hide his emotions, so I'll keep close eye on him. Recap 6/11 W ~ Finally, summer weather back. Partly sunny & warm!!! I'm…

@pridesabtch I guess when it rains it pours. Hugs to you, my friend! @HappyDonkey75 Sorry you are sore and in a funk. Good luck with with the horseshow! Hospice update (for those that want to read, otherwise feel free to skip): Based on daily physical updates from hubby, I had a feeling SIL will not be with us much longer.…

@angf0679 Nice piano! Enjoy! Hubby is away again, visiting his sister. He's visited every day since hospice started last Friday. I learned others besides just her kids & granddaughter are stopping in as well, so there's no shortage of people. I also learned that unless I ask specific questions, about visitors or anything…

@HappyDonkey75 Thanks for your comments, makes me feel not quite the monster. Also, Going to the Sun Road is not fully open yet?! I remember going in mid-June years ago, fully open, it was so fun taking the Jammer Tour. Glad I didn't have to drive, or worse, watch my friend drive LOL. Before I forget, very cool that you do…

Yesterday I learned from hubby's other sister that eldest sister has been recently saying she's going soon to see Jesus. Something hubby had not told me but I'm sure he knew. I also learned that at her doctor's appt early this week, there's nothing more that can be done. Since yesterday evening, she has been in hospice for…

Sorry so many seem to be going through health issues, either their own or loved ones. I don't say something often enough, but you're in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs! We are in the same boat: hubby's eldest sister struggling with UTIs that don't respond well to antibiotics & have landed her in hospital multiple times, my…

No time to post this morning since I'm starting to get up earlier each day to walk dog before temps are too warm, then it's on to other stuff. How the heck did I get myself out the door before 6 a.m. to walk dog in my working days?!? LOL Recap 6/4 W ~ Nice day & got out before too warm to walk dog. Leftovers for supper /…

Welcome @Hollymac1982! JFT is always open, whatever the time of year. Great group of people for support and accountability. @HappyDonkey75 Wishing your dad and your family well! Glad you are also taking care of you! Late posting again but still here! Recap 6/3 T ~ Too warm early morning to walk dog. Now we're having rain…

@Bex953172 Glad to see you post. Sorry I can't be of any help with dealing with grief. Hope your FIL & Ash find comfort in the good memories. @more_freggies76 That sounds like a wonderful vacation! Happy doggos too, I'll bet. @beachwalker99 Wishing your hubby a speedy recovery, and good health solutions for you.…

Thinking of @Bex953172 and Ash and all the family. Also thinking of @Snowflake1968 and hoping all is well. Miss seeing them post, as well as @mytime6630 @littleblackskirt @clicketykeys and more if I could remember the names! Recap 6/1 Sunday ~ Cool day again. Can't wait for summer temps to arrive & hang around a while.…

I took another unplanned JFT & MFP hiatus since last Thurs when hubby and I were out of town for family cookout at middle brother's. Caught up with everyone's JFT posts since then and back to posting again. Way to hang in there, my JFTers! Welcome @Kizzy_Ann! I have over-indulged lately, and my weight is going up, nearing…

Late to be posting but need to for my accountability. Recap 5/27 T Supper? leftover salmon & asparagus / limit snacks & sweets ~ did ok all day, but had trouble sleeping so went downstairs for glass of milk, crackers then chocolate! ACK! / 80 oz. water ~ 64 / log all food ~ not the nighttime stuff / net calories zero 😈…

Recap 5/26 Memorial Day ~ Thank you to the veterans that gave their all. Leftovers for supper / limit snacks & sweets ~ fruitcake, peanut butter & 20 M&Ms / 80 oz. water ~ 64 / log all food / net calories zero 🙂 -27 OT exercises 🙂 / walked dog 3.81 mi 😎 happy dog & happy me Refill basic seed & safflower feeders / put away…