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Got to see my son finally!! Woohoo. Hope everyone is well

How's everyone doing? All good here. Weather cooled down so windows have been open and we've been able to exercise outdoors. We probably only have about another week of that before it'll get too hot so we're enjoying it while we can. Hoping the son will make the trip from San Diego for Father's day/husband's bday. We'll…

Great news, Gary!! :) I've put back on the 4 lbs I lost during the move. The birthday celebration didn't help. I need to get back to a better routine...maybe one that doesn't include eating so much crap.

Hi lushes!! Just checking in. Hope you're all well and staying healthy. All good here. 100 degree temps have arrived in the desert :o I was hoping to start swimming but all pools are still closed so I'm exercising indoors. Brought out my weights and old DVDs. I'm trying to keep the weight off that I lost during the move…

Glad you are home, Gary! Rest up, recharge and feel better!! I'll keep your lush card active for you :)

Lean away, Gary! I won't bombard you with questions yet. Thinking of you...sipping my red wine listening to a rare desert rain shower...hoping you're resting and well.

What??? Oh my goodness, Gary!! Please take care and keep us posted!! All the healing, positive, thoughts coming your way!! <3 :flowerforyou:

How horribly sad, Gary! I remember when you got sick. That was so scary. It feels like everything is scary these days. I think everyone is also appreciating our good health more than ever now. Nothing else really matters. 4.9 earthquake yesterday centered about 17 miles from us. We knew we were moving to earthquake country…

So scary, Gary! That's hitting close to home. There isn't a lot to be upbeat about these days and I'm fearful we haven't even seen the worst of it all yet. We all need to be kind to ourselves to get through it all. If we need an extra glass of wine or trip to the dispensary, then go for it! I haven't had to seek out the…

here's the new thread! https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10790023/like-minded-lushes-spring-summer-2020/p1?new=1

I hear you Ann. I was telling my cousin that it's an unsettling reversal of our teenage years that we are now yelling at our parents for going out. :D We're hunkered down. Even the golf course closed here altho that didn't stop people from going out to play. People flocked to Joshua Tree thinking the open air spaces would…

I'll start a Spring/Summer thread soon. Not too many lushes around these days but want to keep it going for those who choose to stop by!

Hi Gary! Glad you're ok and staying safe and healthy. How are the parents doing? Do they understand why you can't visit them? My son had to cancel all his therapy/support groups for his Alzheimer's patients and caregivers. He's working from home and providing phone support when possible. I'm so thankful our move happened…

Without minimizing anyone's experience, I would like to add there were 6 deaths from the flu in San Diego last week without any press coverage at all. We all know how to wash our hands now!

How sad, Gary. I fear we're only seeing the beginning. Are you changing your routines? We've got many elderly here in the Coachella Valley and with the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals (huge crowds) coming up there's a lot of concern. Hopefully they will cancel. I did read from the CDC that the virus hates heat and…

We're slowly getting settled. Still surrounded by moving boxes but got the essentials unpacked and won't stress about the rest. Used our beautiful built in grill last night! Lots of snow birds here from Washington, Oregon and Canada. Everyone seems friendly so far! Looking forward to exploring our neighborhood and getting…

Aloha Amy! Kauai sounds wonderful. We hope to get back there soon. Maybe this summer. Good news for you all...you'll be spared my moving updates after this week! The cat and I will be moving on Wednesday (really looking forward to a howling cat in an enclosed car for 2 hours :s) Husband will deal with movers the following…

Spain!!! How fabulous does that sound. Are you touring several spots? In moving hell but I'm at my lowest weight since starting MFP. Really trying to monitor my wine intake to no more than 1-2 glasses. Just boxed up most of my kitchen, so I expect more take out/not healthy eating to happen but trying to make decent…

Your grandson sounds adorable!! My dad used to say he had "CRS" (can't remember sh!!t) We found all my son's Thomas the Train and hot wheel stuff in our attic. One day we hope to bring them back out for our grandbabies :) Glad your dad had a great day! How'd your Super bowl party go, Ann? I'm still dropping the lbs. This…

Yeah I jinxed myself with that comment. Buyer backs out with 4 days left until close of escrow. He'll lose his deposit but that's little comfort to us right now. This all sucks hairy donkey balls. I'm too old for this bullsh!t. :'(

Ann, has it been 4 years ago already since your BIL passed? I remember that...so shocking. Your super bowl party sounds great! We've been invited to a party but I don't really know the people well and am considering forcing myself to go just to take a small break from all the moving stress. My New Year's resolution…

Hey Amy! I went to Kauai years ago. Such a beautiful place. I had a wonderful kayak experience there down a river in a very jungle like setting. Couldn't tell you where it was but I'm betting excursions like that are fairly easy to find. I also took an amazing helicopter ride which came up right next to beautiful…

Hang in there, Gary. It can be heartbreaking and exhausting to care for elderly parents. And we usually put our own needs/health last. Waiting on results of the buyer's inspection on our house. Hopefully they won't have a laundry list of things to do. We're tenting the house for termites next Friday so that'll be…

Wow, Amy! You're killing it!! I keep seeing losses from Ann too. You guys hold down the fort while I continue to tread water :D I'll spare you all the details but our buyer backed out last minute, we went back on the market Friday and accepted another full ask offer today and made an offer in Palm Desert today as well.…

Yes, we've been very lucky so far! They even agreed to rent back to us until the end of February so we have a little breathing room to find a new place. Headed back to look again at places this week. The weight I put on over the holidays is coming off. Stress and busyness will do it. Nightly red wine and melatonin to help…

Hi guys! Our house sold today (over asking) Didn't even make it to the MLS. I'm drinking because well, I'm homeless :drinker:

Oh no, Gary! My brother had that and was pretty miserable. Hope she heals quickly. Hi Ann! The Christmas Eve meal went well and as usual I ate hardly any of it after being around and cooking it all day. But I will enjoy leftovers and probably not get out of my pjs today. :) Our son spent the night...we'll do our quiet…

All house selling/buying is on hold. I've got my (23rd annual and last in this house) Xmas Eve meal planning in full swing. Tamales (in honor of my Mexican mom), Prime Rib, Ham, 2 kinds of potatoes, Xmas Green beans, meatballs, shrimp and many, many apps. I don't bake so desserts are being taken care of by my family. I'm…

new thread is up! https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10776307/like-minded-lushes-winter-2019/p1?new=1