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Kim from N CA - "2 random thoughts, are you measuring? Could you be losing inches, but not weight? And how is your sleep – that can affect weight loss." Sleep is good, no issues, I haven't bothered to measure inches. I've used the 'clothes fit' or they don't form of measurement. I have been eyeballing since the beginning.…
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Barbie - fixed. It's open now.
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Well October was not as gang busters as I had hoped. I lost only 1lb last month. I ran the reports tab to see if I had any clue as to why things did not progress as I had hoped. I saw that over the last 3 months my weight loss has slowed a little each month. That I have longer periods of 'steady' weight before I drop…
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Handing out little mini York peppermint patties to the local ghosties and ghouls. Costco had a large box for a good price and they are minis! This means mini calories (50 calories per patty) if there are any left over when the night is done. DD will most likely eat the remainder over the next month. Just in case I can't…
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Lisa - I have a little 2 cup max coffee maker that uses pods instead of cups. My hack was finding (on line) 'The Duck' which is an insert that allows you to use regular ground coffee instead of pods/cups. Save tons of money and I can get a bit exotic with my morning brew. I've been stuck on Raspberry Chocolate coffee from…
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Found a small digital scale today that I didn't know I even had. Looks like I will get to see how well I have been judging portions. Worked outside most of the day cleaning up flower beds and moving hanging plant cages from the deck into the garage for the winter. Planted a funny little pine tree out back that is called a…
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Got one of my major winterization chores done today. Every year I go out and crawl around on my concrete driveway praying to the concrete gods that they don't make more cracks in the driveway that I then have to fill with concrete patch. This year it only took me 2 1/2 hours to find, tape off, fill and clean up repairing…
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Spent the morning doing a bunch of 5 minute jobs then hung a small cabinet in my bath area by lunch time. Afterwards I spent the afternoon cleaning up my veggie garden and dug up my crop of Yukon Gold potatoes. This is the first year I have tried growing potatoes and it was a great success! Ended up with a 5 gallon pail of…
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Well I finally went clothes shopping today. It was a bit overwhelming. I've never been a clothes shopper, I often walked out of stores disappointed and more than a little frustrated that if they carried the larger sizes, the clothes were always so ugly and expensive. I know I have lost only 25 lbs but what a difference it…
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We are from many places around the world. Thought I would share a link to a global wind map. If you want to play with it and see anywhere on the globe, take your mouse, click on the globe and 'move' the mouse. It will spin the world for you. The little legend at the bottom is also a menu to see other interesting things…
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Just a thought...hugs everyone! Charleen in Colorado
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Sheesh, I can't take myself anywhere without getting in trouble. Went to the local senior expo this morning to see what services and businesses are available locally and ended up with a job offer. The county clerk (elected position) and I chatted about what county services they offer their seniors and then she offered me a…
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Vicki - Had the same drama with a family member when my Grandmother passed. Yes, it hurts, grieving for your mother while struggling with cruel, cutting actions by a family member, it is double hard to bear. There is a difference between getting down in the mud with them and holding them accountable for doing your mother's…
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Marcelyn - So sorry to hear your shoulder is hurting so badly. Hope you still have a few pain meds left to get you through the night and tomorrow is a bit easier for you. :(
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Katla - Very wise decision regarding the saddle. If the saddle does not fit the horse it will make riding difficult and even lame the horse. The back muscles, shoulders and even the 'hump' at the base of the neck must fit the horse in order for them to move evenly and pain free. If you are riding English tack, it becomes…
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Karen in VA - It's so hard to tell at this point if the hurricane will hit that area or if it will be a moderate glancing lashing, tons of rain and windy gusts. Hope all will be safe and dry and this one becomes the tale the family will talk about instead of cry over. Yes, I have been through more than a few of this…
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Penny - The beauty and quiet just radiates from your photos. What a lucky person you are to experience it. Charleen in Colorado (Chilly morning, time to begin winterizing)
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Peach - The tile is for floors. I liked the look so much and that I could have a 'wood' look but not the problems wood planks would give me in a moist bathroom. Just wipe them down and go, no waxing these bad boys. :D The grout is the type I mentioned once before that is a poly blend so it repels water, mold, mildew and…
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Marcelynh - So glad to see you are up and posting again, we missed you! <3 Joyce - It sounds like the poor dog just couldn't catch a break in life till he found your daughter. Keeping this thought in her heart that the very best years he had were with her will help ease her heartache. I lost my golden this past February to…
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So much happening to our little group today! Glad to hear DrKatieBug that things went well, don't beat yourself up over a little overage. Stress alone probably used up those extra calories. Heather - That is really good news! It allows you so many more options when the current home can pay for a new one. I just found…
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Peach - Yes I do all aspects of tiling by myself. I have done tiling for many many years and it looks as though it was done professionally because of all the years I have done tiling. It's not hard to do, I prefer porcelain tiles and they have developed many products now to make it even easier. I think my quilting skills…
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Marcelyn & Barbie - I am sending good and healing vibes your way! I think the worst part of any medical procedure is waiting for it to be over. I'm hoping it will be very successful and make your days pain free. DJ - that pup is so very cute. Can't imagine the sugar count he would be if he was anything other than a pup.…
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NY Karen - Unfortunately I have no one I can swap clothes with, no sisters or other family. My daughter's taste in clothes is not mine. She is a college student and is much taller than I am. When I retired I donated almost all of my dress clothes and smaller sized clothes since I wasn't wearing them and wanted to…
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Headed out the door to the last quilt show in the area in a few minutes but wanted to share a NSV moment I just had. I have nice blouses in the closet, they needed ironing, I took time earlier this month to iron them *all.* Most days I wear a T-shirt so nice blouses are rarely worn. Grabbed one of the nice ironed blouses…
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I read and read and read some more. Now my head is aclutter with all the things happening to all of you. So! Happy birthday, happy anniversay and good job! to those this applies to. (Includes weight loss, new jobs and other good news events) Sorry to hear Janetr is still having shoulder pain and one of you looks red all…
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My neighbors abruptly moved back from Austin TX a few days ago. Tonight they brought over a nice home made loaf of zucchini bread. Good thing it was one of those mini loaves, it was divine!! I did stop at one thin slice so I stayed within my calories for the day. So glad they are back.
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On the topic of brightly colored kitchen appliances...I am a grumpy pants before my first coffee. I quietly glide into the kitchen in the moring carefully stepping over hungry kitties with my eyes mostly shut. If my appliances were as brightly colored as the ones in the pictures I probably would find myself shocked awake…
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miriam - You have the cutest kitties...ever! I hope you will post again soon so I can get my cute kitty fix rather than wander into the kitchen and get myself into deep trouble (again). Sigh. Here is my daughter's rescue kitty (Loki) who has just discovered that fireplaces give off HEAT! He is convinced he is a popscicle…
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Tracey in PA - Listen to your hubby regarding coyotoes. We have them here, they are just a natural part of the landscape. Usually one coyote by himself isn't a problem (unless you are walking a small dog that he considers a meal) but they usually run in packs. When there are multiples, they will attack a human if they feel…
