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Hi gang. We're home from the lake and spent the morning picking blackberries in the pasture. First to answer the most frequent question I saw reading through the posts I've missed - Dinky is doing well. We brought him home a week ago last Friday and for the first few days he was still very, very weak. He's improving day by…

Quick check in for now. I'll try to get back later after reading some of this week's posts. Need to let y'all know what's going on here. Tuesday afternoon Dave called from the lake to tell me Dinky, our 11-year old puppy dog was vomiting blood and he was at the vet down there. Jessi and I were already on the way to join…

Short, late check in to let you know I'm here and have been lurking, but not posting because I haven't managed to get here until late. Jessi and I are traveling in SW OK and will join Dave and the dogs tomorrow evening at the lake. Red letter day gang. I left burger on the plate and ice cream in the dish at a place famous…

Hi gang! Well.......the project I was expecting to complete this week blew up on Wednesday when we brought in the junior-level managers. So, my employment has been extended at least until July when we will meet with this group again and try a different approach in hopes of getting some buy in from one particular b***h who…

Diane - we didn't have any service in Yellowstone at all and Patti may be right about Verizon. I talked to a lady while we were there and I don't remember what carrier she used, not AT&T like us, but she had great service. I will be interested to hear what your results are with the booster. Not sure that Dave will be…

Hi gang! I'm at my Arkansas home away from home, the Hampton Inn in Rogers. My scheduled time was yesterday and again tomorrow. Today I'll work some, but do more visiting than anything else. I have lots of coworkers I won't be seeing much anymore and want to see on this trip. Yesterday I worked with our associate peer…

Janet - no. Meetings do not emphasize exercise. The topic might be exercise related twice a year or so. The program now focuses much more on the whole person and identifying and dealing with what you are feeling. Kinda from a "it's what's going on in your head" aspect, being kinder and gentler with yourself, etc. They no…

Dadblamit! Another poofed post! Karla - I'll post a screenshot I took of the WW Find a Meeting page showing Mobile and surrounding area. The thing you have to remember is you might not find a good fit the very first try. A really good meeting - meaning one with a good leader and a good, talkative, welcoming group - is…

Late quick check in - just staying really busy! Down 0.8 today at WW. 3 blue dot days in a row and 5 of last 7. Those of you struggling with the scale - I URGE YOU to find a WW meeting that works for you! Even if you've had a bad experience in the past, find a different meeting with a different leader and different group.…

What the heck? It cut my post in half. O time to redo now.

Mornin' y'all! It's hot, humid and, of course, windy today in OKC. Or, as Dave and I call it "livin' in a hair dryer". Just got home from yoga and waiting in my turn in the shower before we head to lunch with a group of friends. I haven't been to this place, so hoping for healthy options. There should be as the person…

Hi gang! Late check in after some busy, but productive days. Yesterday Kelly and I did our day trip to Chouteau and guess what I found?!?!?!? An antique oak file cabinet to go with my rolltop desk!!! I've been looking and looking for about 4 years and the very few I'd found that were even worth having were $600 - $1,000. I…

Hi gang! I'm hanging with my cyber buddies for a few before I head out to pick Jessi up. She and I are volunteering at the Salvation Army with a group from her workplace this evening. It's been laundry, grocery shopping, watering, weeding, and Tulip cleanup since we got home yesterday about 1:00. We had a great time and…

Well shoot! My morning post poofed too. Long, ungrueling day on the beach, but it's back to normal life at home tomorrow. It's late, I'm tired, chat later Suzi

Back from a boat ride and float. My personal chef is cooking supper and has banished me from the kitchen, so I can take time to get caught up on personals. Diane - we keep a campground map when we like somewhere like this and mark our favorite spots. We've already got a couple noted where we can park the boat and should…

Hello from beautiful Lake Ouachita. It's a clear, sunny fabulous day with temps moderate enough this afternoon it's a bit cool sitting in the shade. Stay tuned to FB for today's installment of puppy camping adventures. I haven't taken any pix today, but there will be stories. We're at Crystal Springs campground where we…

Hi gang! We've been busy getting Tulip ready for a camping trip next week to Lake Ouachita state park just outside Hot Springs, AR. Taking the dogs with us, of course, and dragging the boat. I've also been spending some time with Jessi and the coworker she's adopted as a little sister, Haley. Haley just kicked out the boy…

Late quick check in because I probably won't get here tomorrow. Will be super busy. Blue dot day today, which gives me 5 straight days. That's more like it! Not quite enough steps, but I hardly even sat down all day. I'll take it Later, Suzi

Crap! I hit post instead of return. If we're considering changing the time of the retreat, maybe I'll be able to come after all. Although, I bet Janet, Patti and Cindy would still have a really good time this fall, too. Patti - have you begun your 2-day weeks yet? Janet - all of the places you mention are places I'd like…

Mornin' y'all! Ellis and I are enjoying a quiet morning on the porch while Dave and Dinky sleep in. Yesterday was another blue dot day for me although I didn't get as many steps as I'd like because we worked on the sailboat all morning and I spent all afternoon in the office. It's just astounding how much more sedentary I…

Another short, late post. Blue dot + 13,000 steps Very busy day on schedule tomorrow, so probably only another short post.

Late, short post. Blue dot days here yesterday and today. Need to get back in my walking groove.

Hi gang! Good news at WI this morning - down 1.8 and got my 25# award! WOOO HOOO ME!!!! I'm back to feeling in control although I had nearly a week full of no blue dot days. Not horrible, just not blue dot worthy. My OMG for the upcoming week will be to refocus on getting my steps in. As our weather continues to get…

Crap! Nearly the whole post poofed. That makes two in a row and I'm too tired to do it again.

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Hi gang! We've spent the bulk of our time the last 4 days at the ballpark watching the OU Sooner softball team play their way out of the losers bracket. They're the defending national champions and lost the first game of the regionals. Today they beat Tulsa for the second time to win the region. They play in Auburn next…

Up a pound today at WW. Dang it! Surely the weight will catch up to the work one of these days. We're off to the softball tournament in a bit. It's a beautiful, sunny day today with much lighter winds. A great day for softball! Later, Suzi

Oh holy crap am I glad we came home! Tornado passed overhead very close to our little mobile home at the lake. Luckily no confirmed damage; it may not have actually touched down.

Well, it's been an interesting afternoon here. We had lunch at Dave's favorite Mexican place on the way down to OU. By the time we got there, the first game was in the top of the 6th inning, the wind was gusting to over 40 mph, and it was raining. We sat in the car to wait for OU's game that was due to start 30 minutes…

Another day, another thunderstorm. That's just spring in Oklahoma. Nothing severe yet, so we're going to OU to watch softball NCAA regional tournament. Well, maybe we are....games get delayed every time here's a lightning strike within 10 (I think it's 10) miles. So far they're 2 hours behind. If it gets much later, it'll…