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Merry Christmas! I hope you have both had a wonderful day!! Our day was quiet and very nice. I spoke with a friend, exchanged a text with another, spoke with my sister, and skyped with everyone in AK. I visited DD's cats and took a Christmas treat to them. Her dogs also received gifts as did ours. We ate our breakfast…

Hello! Shari, what are the candied cranberries? I've been drinking cranberry juice diluted with seltzer water lately for health but candied cranberries sound so much better!! I fell asleep at the table again last night and didn't complete the wrapping until this morning...by morning all drool had dried-LOL!! I had a nice…

Hello! I'm back again...Shari, I can't believe that you've been to Mexico and back since I last checked in here! I am so sorry for the passing of your friend Rick. Paula, it sounds like you are doing well with your eating and are busy with friends and chores. It sounds like we are all on overload with Christmas…

Hello! So sorry, once again, for disappearing! I came down with a bad cold on the Friday after Thanksgiving and my energy has been zapped. I've continued getting to work and a few of my other responsibilities but have also cancelled on some and gone to bed. Sometimes it's hard to tell if I am exhausted from the cold or if…

Good morning! Just a quick “Happy Thanksgiving “ this morning! Shari, do you have a holiday today? We are traveling to DH’s sister’s home and back today. DD is going with us and we are all leaving dogs at home so will need to return fairly quickly. We haven’t done this in years- more about that later! I hope you both have…

Hello! I’m back as well but no travels-just my usual busy-ness….Shari, I’m so happy to hear that you had a nice trip and visit with your son and his GF!! Paula, it sounds like you’ve been doing an awesome job with your eating and to do list! My weight and eating continue to bounce around the same levels. One of my dog…

Hello! I hope you have both had a blessed Sunday! Paula, I’m so happy that you heard from your friends in Russia! Shari, I hope that your Mom is doing well after her shots! How sad for your DH’s family! I will try to watch the show later this week. Today I was liturgist at church and then DH and I took the dogs for a…

Hello! I'm back! I had an amazing long weekend with my sister. She arrived Friday right after my work day and left around noon on Monday. We went to Michigan shopping on Saturday, spent the night and then shopped all day Sunday. Since then it has been work and dog classes. I'm hoping to recover this weekend but am the…

Hello! Paula, I think we have the same weather forecast for the week 70s and then 60s. Shari, we have often had snow by now- this year has been strange for us weather-wise. Congrats on your reading!! I had dog class tonight and worked more on the guest room before I left for class. I also met a friend for lunch after…

Hello! I’m glad to read that you have both been doing well!! I’ve been overwhelmed with work and cleaning for my sister’s visit on 11/8. She’ll spend the night here and then we’ll go shopping in MI on Saturday, spend the night in MI on 11/9 and go to Bronners on Sunday and then back here. It will be good to spend time with…

Good morning! For the last two nights I’ve tried to post here and have dosed off - glasses on and face on the phone 😂 I’m trying a new time today! Paula, I’m sending positive thoughts for your trip to the dentist! Shari, congrats on your 3-4 day streak!! I purchased a new scale over the weekend and am very happy with it.…

Hello! Shari, a belated Happy Thanksgiving!! Your commitment to your exercise is inspiring! Paula, it sounds like a great time with your friend! I'm glad that you plan to do it again soon!! Laughter is so good for us!! My weigh in was OK. It was the same # as when I left home and has been at that number for several weeks.…

Hello! It sounds like you both have been doing well and staying busy! Shari, I also treasure the mornings that I don't wake up to an alarm! I had one of those while we were in TN. The rest of the mornings I was up early for dog activities. Paula, we were in Kingsport, TN at a beautiful resort. Apparently, they host quite a…

Hello! Just another quick check in since it is quite late for me on a work night. Shari, I hope your DH's arm is continuing to improve! I'm so sorry about the loss your DH experienced. Prayers for the young man's family! I also hope that Tony will improve and be able to come home! It sounds like your DH is being such a…

Hello! I am still here!! Just a quick check in because it has been a week since I last checked in, which is too long!! I'm still burning the candle at both ends and am feeling run down with no end in sight. Weight loss has stalled-probably due to not the best choices and not enough sleep. Paula, how awesome to have a new…

Good morning! Just a quick note to let you know that I’m still here 😊 we got back mid afternoon on 9/13 after flying all night and then going to pick up the dogs . They seemed to have done well with their vacation! It was so hard to say goodbye to our AK family! I feel like I’ve been trying to catch up on things ever since…

Good morning from Alaska! I am the 1st one up and am enjoying the quiet with a cup of coffee. I was also the 1st to bed 😂 still working on the 4 hour time change! I hope you are both doing well!! My plan is also on hold. Noom has “ treat days” and I scheduled 9 in a row. Today we will be off on an adventure to Palmer and…

Good morning! I’m happy to read that you are both doing well! Shari, have a fun trip to Vegas!! Paula, that is wonderful to have your yard work done! We leave for AK on Thursday, driving to MI and then flying on Friday morning. We will arrive mid afternoon their time. I will celebrate my 70th birthday there! My food…

Hello! Paula, I’m so happy that your birthday was so wonderful! A belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY from me!! Shari, your gathering with your mission team sounds like it was fun and productive!! We did go to our hometown and had a nice visit with family at the music venue (outdoor bar area) but DD decided that we would be back too…

Hello! Paula, is your birthday on Sunday? I am so happy that your day of errands went well! Shari, I hope the corn maze is fun! I did one with a church youth group years and years ago and I enjoyed it!! I’ve been working long hours and not getting to the gym like I should- too tired when I get home plus “starving “ so I…

Hello! Happy weekend!! It has been a busy week but I finally got to the gym tonight. It turns out that Friday evenings are a great time to go- significantly less people than usual!! Shari, I so admire that you have your gym visits in your weekly routines! I hope you will get the rain you need! Paula, so nice to have a…

Hello! I also had a nice Sunday! I went to church and then had to go to Kohl’s to pick up an order. DD went with me, then went home to do a few chores, then came over for supper. This is a rough time for her because her wedding anniversary would have been on the 18th. DH made pasta sauce using tomatoes from our garden- it…

Hello! Just a quick note tonight because I am very tired. Today was DH’s birthday….. his cake was a store bought cheesecake and I managed to get all the candles in it and all burning at the same time! We went out to dinner and I ate about half and brought the rest home for another day. Paula, I’m glad that your van is…

Hello! I started a note last night and fell asleep in the middle again. Very sorry!! Shari, the bottle of wine announcement is so clever! Congrats on the loss!! Paula, congrats on all of your super food choices! So far this weekend has been exhausting with no love from the judges for my girl. On the bright side, I’ve seen…

Hello! Shari, I am sorry about the destruction from the fires. That is so terrible! Paula, I hope you have continued to feel better throughout the day! I have continued to be exhausted and have done several face plants onto my phone while trying to write a note on here the past few nights. It turns out that a face plant…

Hello! Shari, great job sticking to your plan!! I hope that today went well!! Paula, I hope that your burgers were delicious!! I started this last night and fell asleep again 😂 My Dr appointment went very well! I am experimenting with stopping one of my 2 bp meds-with the Dr’s approval, of course! My bp was low enough at…

Hello! Paula, I don't know how you stay so pleasant and patient with the Prez and I admire you for doing so!! I'm happy to hear that your eating is going well and that you've been feeling well!! Shari, I hope the smoke will clear out soon so you can enjoy your outdoors again!! I have been so tired the past week and have…

Hello! Welcome back Shari!! I'm happy to hear that your trip went well!! Prayers for your son's speedy recovery from Covid!! Paula, it sounds like you got right back on track after the brownies-good for you!! And your neighbor already has cucumbers to share-fresh veggies are always a plus!! I finally made it to the gym…

Hello! It sounds like you had an awesome day yesterday!! Hopefully your electricity has remained on and temps are cooler! My eating today was 50/50-some good and some not so good but still within my calorie range. Work has been a little stressful and time consuming lately and, once again, I didn’t get to the gym today.…

Hello! That is exciting to have Panera deliver to your home! I really like their sandwiches- anything with avacado in it. Their salads are also delicious and taste so fresh! Many years ago, I could have gone on about their pastries but I haven’t had them in ages- I guess my tastes have changed😂 We had cooler weather today…