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MEG, YES there are packs of dogs on the loose around some parts of my city. They used to go out int he night and shoot them and throw them in the back of a pick up and haul them out to the desert and dump them off. That was pretty mean but it did cut down on all the wild stray dogs. Now they just keep re-producing so there…

Good Day everyone! It was a Fire drill day in Cairo. For some reason the alarm system kiept going off so we had atwo fire drills within 15 minutes of each other. It was a riot trying to keep the kids quiet during the second drill. They knew it was just a fake but they took the first one much more seriously than the second.…

Carol, Thanks for the Wheat berry info. Sounds yum Michelle, We have school 5 days a week Sunday thru Thursday. Start at 7:50 every morning and finish at 3:00. Seems like a long day really! Eileen, sorry to hear about your mom. you have a good attitude about it all. Hugs to you! Good hearing form everyone and getting…

Lucy,:smile: Hoping that you will be feeling better soon. We all have days like that. That's life . Just don't let it keep you down. Life is good and might as well be happy and enjoy the good things in life. Melanie,:laugh: I can just imagine all the stairs and fighting with the abaya and all. Crazy Saudi days. I know…

Melanie, My daughter was in Riyahd and not in a compound so it was really hard for her. We had to wear an abaya every time we stepped out side. it was the craziest country I have ever been in with all the WOMEN or FAMILY MALLS or only MEN MALLS or restaurants. we did go to some fun Women only parties where the ladies came…

HI PALs, Brooke, YES that is my grand daughter FAYROUZ, taken in Abu Dhabi over my spring Break!. Oh we had a blast with that little sweetheart. So much FUN I can't even believe how much I loved being there with her.:happy: :happy: :happy: Carol, the Wheat Berry Salad looks delicious but not sure I can get Wheat berries…

MELANIE: WHERE in Saudi do you work? I live in Egypt. Came to Saudi once for a visit when my daughter was there a few years ago. Do you live on a compound? Phyllis in Egypt

Well I am back from Abu Dhabi and visiting with my daughter and darling baby girl. OH my what a fun week it was. I enjoyed every minute of it and also ate TOO much but also enjoyed every bite also. Now I am back being good again. Already lost a couple of the pounds I collected over there. But still need to shed a few more…

HI ladies: :wink: I'm having a great time in Abu Dhabi with my grand daughter. Love to hold and play with that little girl. Just wanted to check in and say HI to everyone. Happy April fools day and Good luck to everyone on the April goals.We are off toe Dubai for the day tomorrow. Phyllis on holiday! :flowerforyou:

Hi Pals! Just got back from and and 3rd grade Music concert. the kids did a great job but the electricity went out in the middle of the concert so they had to sing in the dark. there were a few small emergency lights on so we could see the kids on the front row of the risers. SAD for the parents to come and see their kids…

Welcome everyone NEW!!!! This is the place to be. I am hyped today because I weighed in and was finally under the 150 mark. ONLY by a half pound but I'll take it! Being responsible and logging all my food is paying off. Thanks for all the posts too and for the great ladies that you are.I have not been writing or keeping up…

Hi PALS: ll You Colorado ladies look so happy beautiful and charming. It must have been a blast to get together. Meg, It is you that is from Idaho? I am also an Idaho Girl. I grew up in Preston but then married an Egyptian and ended up over here in Egypt! Joyce- Speedy recovery for your husband. I think I'd be freaking out…

Hi PALS: :wink: Just made an awesome Curry Carrot Cauliflower soup for dinner. If any one wants the recipe let me know! :happy: never eat before I exercise in the morning. I don't have time. But after I finish I always eat, usually some yogurt and fruit and some dry granola sprinkled on top. I don't feel like exercising…

The Field Trip was AMAZING! I have been on many many field trips in my days of teaching and I have to say this one was the BEST EVER!. We were out in the country side of Egypt and this farmer had build tons of climbing contractions out of re-cycled fabrics or something but some were very steep and others were slanted or…

Saturday morning here in Cairo and it is a beautiful morning. I went for an hour+ walk/jog and already have over 9500 steps and it is not even 10:00. I have a massage scheduled on Thursday and I'm looking forward to that. We have a woman that comes to the school and we can get 30 minutes massages during the day for a great…

I agree with Moxie, reading all the posts really motivates me! THANKS EVERYONE! Today we had Kid's day ( sports Day ) at school so the kids were hyper hyper and had a blast playing all the games out on the field. I'm going to change my pic if I can and upload one of me and another 3rd grade teacher today at the games.…

Lucy, I do pop my own pop corn. Those ready made ones or micro wave packs usually have too many calories and are packed with butter. I never put any butter on my pop corn. But I do sprinkle on some salt. Phyllis

As for Why I am living in Egypt. Sometimes I wonder this myself. No Really I enjoy living here. My husband is Egyptian and we were living in California years and years ago, when our three children were small. I encouraged him to move us to Egypt so the kids could learn Arabic and communicate with his family. My plan was to…

I lost you all for a while but Barbie sent me the link to find the gang again. I couldn't figure out where everyone went. Now I have 4 pages to read to catch up. I did the best work out this morning before school. I live on the 4th floor of our apartment building so I decided I'd do STAIRS. so I ran up and down them for a…

Grandmalle: Where are you planning to go on the cruise? I am in charge of planning a family cruise for about 30- 40 people for either Jan 2014 or July 2014. We are thinking of Bahamas if we go in Jan or Alaska if we go in July? Any suggestions. Janie: What do you teach?? and what grade? and where? I teach third grade at…

Welcome JEAN and ESTHER! Glad to have you joining us. ORANGES AND TANGERINES AND STRAWBERRIES are in season now here and I am loving the flavors. Went to down town Cairo today and was a bit afraid of what I'd see but it was pretty Calm. I actually applied to get my Egyptian Passport today. I recently applied to be an…

Robin- Thanks for remembering me. WOW Good memory. Do you still visit the 5 pound a week? I liked that thread too. I lost a lot of weight in those days unfortunately I found it again. Now I am at it again trying to knock it off once and for all! Glenda - I am not a pet person either so if they kick you out, I'll be kicked…

I have been reading and reading all the positive posts and fun messages from everyone. I love how I feel after I have read your thoughts and experiences. It makes me know I can do it another day because you inspire me. Thanks! My nephew was here visiting for the night but left a few hours ago and is on his way to Oman now.…

MEG,- YES, I am living in Egypt and work at the American School. I've been here for over 25 years. Raised my kids here and it is actually a very interesting place to live. Phyllis:laugh:

Hi EVERYONE!:smile: There is no way I can write back to all you lovely people that make me want to keep trying to achieve my goals. Just know that I appreciate all your words to each other and for the group!!! Meg-:laugh: the photo was taken at my daughters wedding a couple years ago. ( over here in Egypt ) Now she has the…

Hi again, Thanks for the welcome to the group wishes! I really feel a bond between the ladies here in this group. It sure does help to have people with the same goals working and supporting each other to reach those goals. Barbie NO the weights I have are just dumb bells Not ankle weights. I used to use ankle weights but…

Hi Everyone, Where did Feb go? Wow it zoomed past. I am glad for March though and so far so good. I have logged in every day and have done my weights each day too. My weights are only 3 pound weights but I have to start some place. I am working up to doing a few each day. so far only 15 reps and I did some sit ups and push…

Hi I'm Phyllis My goals for March are to LOG all the food and exercise and drink lots of water. I want to add doing weights every day. and a new kind of exercise besides walking and swimming. :wink:

I DON'T REALLY KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A THREAD OR A POST BUT I AM GLAD TO HAVE ALL YOU FRIENDS IN THIS GROUP! SO THAT IS MY TWO BITS I AM FEELING CHILLY AND KIND OF FEVERISH AT THE MOMENT AND SO EVEN THOUGH IT IS ONLY 7:30 AT NIGHT I AM GOING TO BED. GOOD NIGHT. PHYLLIS:yawn:

Shirley, I would die of shock if my husband put the tree up and did the decorating. Wow so special that your DH did that. It was a great day at school today. It's days like this that I know why I decided to go into teaching! I need to go and put the decorations on the tree now. I think some Christmas Music in the back…