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I've caught up, finally! Terrimom. Don't know what kind of salmon steaks you get. Are they the horseshoe shaped ones? I agree with you those have lots of bones in the middle. I normally now buy the steaks that are cut across, so they are skinless and boneless. I grill them wrapped in foil, but not tightly wrapped. I put…

Just finished reading page 20 and have comments to make before I start the next one. Rita I had an abusive husband and although things were good sometimes I always knew that it was a temporary reprieve and that he would revert to type sooner rather than later. Hoff2002. You are not alone in finding the scale way up after…

I'm still catching up and am on page 16 at the moment so thought I'd answer the bits I've read so far. Kim I make mostly bobbin lace. I'm working on intermediate and advanced levels of Torchon lace at the moment, still working on all the compulsory bits before I start on the main design items. Cynthia. Good news about the…

Good evening ladies one and all Cynthia the cd that isn't working properly, you should email them to either exchange it or get the contents some other way. Especially as you paid for it. CindyM I'm sorry about the loss of your mother. It was the anniversary of the loss of mine last week. I'm not sure from your message…

Just caught up with all the messages. DeeDee, yes I'm still making lace. Earlier this year I got my certificate for the elementary level of The Lace Guild Torchon Assessment, and I am now working on the Intermediate and Advanced levels. Currently doing the compulsory part then I'll work on the design stuff. Wish I could,…

Meg, so sorry about your loss. It is 10 years ago today that my mum died, just 6 weeks after her 90th birthday. I'd gone to UK in January of that year to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary, then again in April for my dad's 90th birthday, then September for mum's birthday, then sadly back again in November for her…

Just a quick note. I've nearly caught up with the messages, but felt I wanted to make a comment to SallyW who said she was getting late because the dogs would do what dogs are supposed to do when you let them out. My sister has trained hers to go when and where. It started with her saying "go busy" whenever the dog was…

Well I'm finally back. Logged back in last Monday with a new higher weight, but I've managed to shed 1.8 lbs for this first week. I've been trying to catch up on all the posts and am up to page 27. I have joined an aerobic class on Monday and a knees and hips class on Tuesday which wasn't my first choice as I wanted to…

Good end of hump day Lawn bowled this morning but what a difference from a couple of weeks ago - I grabbed a sweater on my way out of the house and was very glad I had done, I wore it the whole time. But we didn't get any rain although the clouds were very black and threatening. This afternoon went to the mall and walked…

Late Wednesday I've just caught up on the thread and have one or two comments for people Joyce - crochet can also be lace, just a different kind to what I do. I have done crocheted lace and knitted lace, but mostly do bobbin lace. I'm glad you still have some of your grandmother(?)'s pieces (couldn't remember if that was…

Happy end of Labour Day Thanks to those who explained that Memorial Day is in May - I was worried at the thought of trying to lose 40lbs by November. Of course, May is much more manageable. Lace is done, portfolio is done, covering notes are done, e-mail to my sister is done (she has the syllabus and log book that has to…

White Rabbits I've finished the 4th piece of lace and am fairly happy with it, so it will be the one that goes into my portfolio. I have to finish putting that together tomorrow as it has to go into the mail first thing on Tuesday so that it gets to England on time. DBF really likes swordfish and that was what we had for…

Good Friday evening. After lawn bowling this morning DBF and I did our grocery shopping this afternoon. I was surprised how empty the store was. It takes us longer to pay on regular Friday's than it did today. Then I spent late afternoon and some time after supper working on my lace. Almost at the fourth corner and feel…

Good Thursday evening. Spent time this morning working on my lace, a little this afternoon and then again this evening after I got home from lawn bowling. I'm about half way, so I should be able to get it finished over the weekend. If I can get the stuff in the mail by Priority Post on Tuesday morning, there shouldn't be…

Good Wednesday evening. DBF has decided that we aren't going away this weekend. He heard me when I told him how much work I still had to do on my portfolio and that I wasn't happy with my final piece and really felt I wanted to do it over again (4th time). I e-mailed my sister and sent her pics of the pieces I'd done and…

Wow - that confused me - starting part 3. First time that has happened to me. So now, I'm off to bed.

Late checking in again today. Car wasn't ready, but it isn't the transmission. I think she said it was a valve that was sticking, anyway they have to get some parts so it won't be ready until tomorrow and will cost me about $750. She said it was worth repairing because the car is generally in excellent condition (it is…

Monday (late) (actually Tuesday but I was watching tv and didn't realise it was so late). Lawn bowled this morning and came 2nd so was in the money. Then I called the garage because I had a warning light come on in the car. After lunch took the car in, on my way to the mall, and they called me later to say that it looks…

Late Sunday evening greetings Another busy day - this morning I was at the lawn bowling club as a marker for one game (sort of referee) which lasted 2 hours. When I got home I had a bite of lunch but was so tired went and slept for 45 minutes. Later DBF and I went to visit his brother who has recently moved in to a…

Saturday check-in Was the marker for one game of lawn bowls this morning (2 hours in the sun) and then came home to change and go off to a wedding shower. Didn't know what to take for a gift and DBF very helpfully said "If it is a shower, then you should take soap". In the end, I decided to take a photo frame and I printed…

This is my Friday check-in (yes, I know it is Saturday). Went lawn bowling (I run it on Friday), but there were 13 people, so I had to drop out. I did some practice on my own, but then someone else turned up and I helped get ready for a group of 28 people who were coming to the club for a 'work teambuilding' afternoon. I…

Late checking in for Thursday. Lawn bowling this evening and our team won 19 5o 5 so we were quite pleased about that. When I got home, I worked on my lace - have decided to do another sample (version 3) for my portfolio. Time pressure to get it done, but I wasn't completely happy with version 2 which was better than…

When I go out to eat, I often take my own salad dressing with me because I can't eat pepper or mayo. I make it with basil, lemon juice, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and light olive oil. One thing I read about salad dressing (or sauce or any kind), is always have it on the side and then when you are eating, dip the fork in…

Good Humpday afternoon Lawn bowled this morning but we cut the game short as it was too hot. Humidex reading of over 35c. If you don't know about Lawn bowling there are lots of u-tubes. I found this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gdfb40rks4 What you have to remember is that the bowl isn't round so it doesn't roll in a…

Sorry for the late check-in. I was lawn bowling in a tournament all day and when I came home (it was very hot and humid) I just crashed. I was just going to turn off the computer and realised I hadn't been in to say hello. I will catch up on the messages and write more tomorrow. Oh, and by the way - my team and I didn't…

Good morning everyone Just got back from lawn bowl game and I'm hot. It is supposed to be a hot and humid week here in Ottawa. Bowling in a tournament tomorrow, so must remember to take lots of water with me. Checked on what is being served for lunch and the organizer is going to put some on one side for me with no pepper…

Good Sunday morning Theatre play was good but DBF slept through much of it and then said it wasn't very good. I told him that the bits he watched were the least interesting and he slept through the best bits so he shouldn't complain! Heard from my sister this morning answering a lace question that I'd posed her. I now have…

Comments on other posts that I've read this morning - my other message was getting so long I thought I'd do a second one. Grandmaille - I laughed about your DH being scared of the owl. Yannie - don't feel too sad about the poodle. There will be a dog for you - the right dog. Patceoh - Michele has already mentioned how to…

Good Saturday morning Just a little time to post before I go off to visit my aunt who lives in a retirement residence. When I called she said that she thinks that she'll be there because she will be going down for coffee about 10:30 or 10:45 but she couldn't remember if that is when she goes or not. I gently reminded her…

Good Friday afternoon Lawn bowling this morning was very pleasant although I didn't win my game. Off to do grocery shopping this afternoon and then I think DBF and I are going to a Greek restaurant for supper. Don't remember what they have, but hope I can find something suitable. I have my grocery list ready to go. He is…