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pegster · #**241** 10-22-2005, 08:28 PM

Awwwwriiiiittee, Judy!! Great posts! Wow, it's good to read your story again! Thanks for taking the time, girlfriend.

Posting an image that isn't on a website: See at the bottom of the "reply" window the option on "managing attachments?" When you open that it will give you the opportunity to browse your computer and attach an image. I hope that's what you meant. I kind of think that you already know this.

Well, DH is back from his afternoon outing. I probably ought to go and visit with him.

Let's hear it for keep it at the top of our minds in 2005-2006!

Peace, Peg

Shelleyg · #**242** 10-22-2005, 09:18 PM

Hi guys,
Hope everyone is having a great Saturday

Remember me saying my usual *partner* in pre-op was on vacation this past week?
Did I mention she and her family and another employee and her spouse, went to Playa Del Carmen? Well, they could not be evacuated for some reason or another, and they are stuck in a resort that has been boarded up and the last time anyone heard from them was 2 days ago.
For some strange reason, Connie's cell phone worked when no one elses did, but she could only get through to a few numbers, and our hospital was one of those numbers...weird, huh? I have been following the stories on the the net and on tv, but I can tell you, I am really worried about them. Now they are saying there is no electricity to most of the resorts and the government of Mexico has also lost contact with Playa Del Carmen, and another little fishing village. I guess the storm surge has been incredible. I pray for their safe return.

Bren, I had a sleepless night, Thursday, despite my herbals!!! I am shocked that they *failed* me after doing so good. RATS!!! Sadly, DH's dad called me late Thursday evening to tell us that DH's uncle had passed away that afternoon. Poppa sounded so forlorned and sad on the phone, I talked to him for quite awhile. This was the brother that is just older than him; poppa will be 83 in December, and his brother that died was 87. Just last month they lost their eldest sister at age 95!!! Longevity seems to run on DH's side of the family. But, they are all getting up in years, and it is hard to even think of losing them.
Anyhoo....I think I just couldn't shut my brain off(what else is new...eh?)despite my eyelids being nicely heavy from the herbals. I am not going to pitch them in the trash just yet though. I'll give them another go around and see what happens.

Alida, the etching is fabulous! I do hope you teach someone to do that, so it won't be a lost art. You ARE a true artist, and so devoted! We want pics from Henry's dinner party!!! You are officially appointed the picture taker, or Barb...LOL!

Peg, Those pics were fantastic!!! Rachel and you look as though you have been *best buds* forever! That's cool! You both looked just lovely!!! Oh, and what's the word on Deuts? Did I miss something, and has he transitioned to his new home already?
And how cool you and Teel might get to meet up!

Judy...thanks for the state of the body address. It's always good to see how far we've come, how we are maintaining, and the work that (we think) still needs to be done...you know...those last 2-5 pounds that we hear alot of members talk about.
I'm sad to say, I'm still on the first part of the journey...still trying to just *GET THERE*...LOL.

Barb, I may be chimming in a bit late about the Valentine's card idea, but what I always look for in a card for my little DGS is *short and sweet* He is learning to read this year also, and DD says he loves to read his own letters from us now instead of having her read to him. Also, he loves mazes, and hidden pictures. I don't recall ever seeing a hidden picture greeting card?

Well, I met with the trainer yesterday. We discussed several things for me to do with my exercise. It's her recommendation for me to continue at 4 times per week and to split my gym time between cardio and lifting. I thought that's what I was doing and not getting any results from doing it, but she measured me and I've lost a few more inches. The biggest thing was I have lowered my FBM by 6 points. However, it could be an error as she had to use the *manual* callipers instead of the electronic ones that she used the first time she measured me. So......I don't know. She wants to re-measure in 6 weeks, and wants me to aim for 1500-1800 calories per day. She did say that change can take up to 3 months to occur as far as noticible toning. Darn!
So, I guess I am going to re-think how I am working out and I am also going to do some research on fat burning supplements. I feel almost depressed about the whole thing...I mean I really feel like I am giving 110% in my workout efforts, but not making any progress...wahhhhh. I AM NOT QUITTING...I WILL NOT GIVE UP!!!!
OK...end of sob story!

Donna....it's time for you to come on *home*, girl...you are missed!!!
Ilse.....hope you are having a good weekend.
Rachel.....it was good to *see* you and the Pegster...you are missed also!
Teel...are you resting this weekend...no dinner parties, right?

Alrighty....I'm a loose cannon for dinner tonight...(dh is working and I'm on my own)
so....I'm off to rustle up some grub.....LOLOLOLOL.....
Happy Trails everyone!

(((hugs)))

me

Judy · #**243** 10-23-2005, 12:55 AM

Test ......... checking to see if the new image works in the sig line

Judy · #**244** 10-23-2005, 12:57 AM

Darn. I wonder why it won't work when I copy the image location from the previous page. Signature lines won't let you upload files (unless it's somewhere I haven't found yet) like you can in regular posts. Looks like I need to work on a plan B.

Judy · #**245** 10-23-2005, 01:05 AM

Hummm, Plan B wasn't successful. Must think on Plan C -- can't figure out why I'm just getting a tripod icon instead of my new image. I posted it on a hidden page on my old web site. This would be so much easier if signatures could have images added like we can do with posts.

KCTinter · #**246** 10-23-2005, 09:10 AM

Good morning!

Ack. I have to work today. I'll just keep telling myself that in a few days we'll get a check for $2,100 (after deducting film costs). We should clear $2,000. Not bad for about seven hours of work. Just hope DH and I don't get into an argument.

Shelley: I am so sorry to hear about your friend/co-worker in Mexico. I know you must be worried about her and her family. I'll pray that all will be OK. I am sure it will be. She'll come home with a story to tell!

My deepest sympathy to you and your husband. My Aunt. Your husband's Uncle. Seems to be going around. But it sounds like he had a nice long life. It's still hard, and is always a shock. Do you have to travel far for the funeral? And I can't begin to tell you how much it helps to tell happy stories about your Uncle! We did that for my Aunt at the luncheon following the service and it helps soothe the soul.

You do sound frustrated over your workouts. Wish I had some practical experience to share with you, but I don't do workouts! (Yeah, I should. I know.) Perhaps Barb can share some of her ideas. But you have lost INCHES!! That is so great! And you have lost 17 pounds!! That is fantastic! You mentioned your trainer suggested 1500-1800 calories a day. Does that sound doable to you?

Brenda: I can't take PM coffee, either. I'd be tossing and turning all night. (Hmm. Sounds like a song lyric!)

As for that circular knitting needle . . . more like an object of torture! Bren, you really must be a great knitter if you can use that thing!

How wonderful you and your DH will have the house to yourself! Sounds like a lot of travel for your Dad, though. Chicago-Arkansas-Chicago-Arkansas. Just because Marjorie likes shopping in Chicago!

Ah. Did you go to Coldwater Creek yesterday? It was a blah day here, too. But I was cutting film in the basement. Didn't bother me one bit. Tornado could hav blown over and I wouldn't have known it.

Judy, thank you for posting your State of the Body messages. They are very inspiring!

Hmm. JP? Coroner? That could be interesting! I do take it your local coroner doesn't do autopsies? Perhaps I am not clear on what a small town coroner does. Would you have to run for office . . . with all the attendant posters, mailings, etc. that go with "getting elected?"

Love your Top of Mind graphic! Did you do that yourself? Hmm. I've never tried to get a graphic on my sig line other that ones provided by other people. Perhaps PM Maggie. I know she got a couple of graphics to work on the sig line . . . I think it was the Green Tea one. I also know the size of the graphic comes into play, along with how much info is already on your sig line. We are only allowed so much space.

Peg, WOW. You have your Christmas letters DONE?? Sheesh. Christmas is always at the same time every year, and every year it sneaks up on me!

Do you have to pack for your husband, too? Or does he do his own? LOL about you forgetting HIS stuff!!! He does have to think of his India stuff. And when is it he goes to Peru? Is that after you return to MA next year?

Please share that great picture of your dgd in braces! I'll bet she does look cute!

As for your suggestion of looking for a job at a church . . . about a month ago there was an ad in the paper for a church looking for an Administrative Assistant with MS Publisher knowledge. It would have been perfect for me! But timing wasn't right. I polished up my resume yesterday. Now I have to show it to my Daughter-in-Law for her critique. I am going to include a picture of myself. When they see I got my degree in 1970, they will know I am an older woman. Just want them to see I'm not some Fat Old Bag (FOB).

Should run. We are leaving early to get started. My assistant won't show up until 1:30. I'll save the hardest windows for him!

Have a wonderful Sunday! I'll be working, but thinking of all that $$! :jump:

bkloots · #**247** 10-23-2005, 11:54 AM

Sunday morning:
After going seven rounds with the heartburn from hell last night, I finally dropped off to sleep sitting up on the sofa. This is quite rare for me--hope I can figure out the cause. Somewhat worse for the wear this morning, but breakfast with my friends helps.

Judy, your story is so helpful--and shows how persistence pays, even when everything doesn't go "according to the book." I hope you'll consider sending it to Andrea for the Success Stories--just as you've written it. Of course, I have an interest in NOT being the poster child forever. In case you wonder, I haven't been pestered with e-mails or PMs or anything like that since my story has been on the front page. I was rereading DANDR on Friday. Dr. A says that one maintenance hazard is not dealing with that extra five pounds--and that requires a return to induction, not simply a cutback. I've GOT to get back to my baseline 132, or I'll pay later.

And running for JP! That sounds intriguing--even if some of the duties and hours are a bit daunting. After the school system, you can handle anything!

Shelley, no wonder you missed some sleep. You had a lot on your mind. So sorry about your colleague. We'll be watching for good news. My sister is holding her breath again about their condo in Key West--but at least she's not there.

Bren, I'm salivating over that pink color! Yesterday, I went to Dillard's to buy a new pair of my favorite pants, Investments. Best-fitting pants I ever owned--now I have four pair, and will have more in the spring! Anyway, they are a color called espresso--and "demanded" a pink top.
So I went next door to TJMaxx and bought a cuddly soft chenille-like sweater at a rock bottom price. Bubble gum pink! Then--well, I just had to have pink boots. Didn't find any at Payless, but at the recently opened discount shoestore nearby, I found a darling pair of pink patent leather pumps with a bow on the toe and a tiny, tiny French heel--on the back rack, for ten bucks!! Voila! I feel like a princess!

Then I went home and scrubbed the greasy grime off the bricks above our new fireplace doors. The other half of the Cinderella experience.

Alida, your etch is out of a fairy tale--and beautiful. I thought I spotted the missed place, and I was right--but I wouldn't have seen it if you hadn't mentioned it. That's why you are the perfectionist and I am not. I loved your suggestions--everyone's suggestions, in fact--for kids Valentines. We make a lot of cards with games and puzzles, and I can dream up some story ideas for mazes, hidden pictures, and other things.

I slept late this morning, and have used up my pre-church time. I'll be back later.

pegster · #**248** 10-23-2005, 04:23 PM

Hi Gang!

Back from church where they were having a bake sale. I am a sucker for those things and I bought quite a bit of baked goods. DH looked wide-eyed at me when I showed up at his side with a pile of stuff. I remember when I was working hard on Atkins and I "fell off the wagon" and bought a king sized bag of peanut M&M's at the drug store. I came to this forum and confessed. Someone suggested to me that I throw them away and that is exactly what I did. I hadn't opened them yet. I drove through McD's for a diet coke and tossed that entire king sized bag of M&M's in the trash. (I was afraid that if I put it in the trash at home, I would get it out.) Well, that story is the long way of telling you that I thought of trashing all these baked goods, but I haven't done it yet.

Shelley: Have you heard anything from your friends in Mexico. I've been isolated from the news for 24 hours. I am wondering where the hurricanes are now. Yesterday all we could get on the TV was football. I assume today will be the same.

I am amazed at your body's resistance to losing those last few pounds! You have done so well. I suspect that you need to listen to Brenda, who always encourages us to celebrate our losses and not look to negatively at what is left to lose. You are treating your body with great respect and giving yourself probably years of long life because of it. Keep it up, girl.

Alida: Seems somehow unamerican to work on Sunday, though I have done it for 20 years! I hope that you and DH can make it today without coming to blows. I know that I could NOT work with my DH. Years ago people used to ask us if we had ever thought of serving the same church. We just laugh hilariously. We are polar opposites in temperment.

Judy: I can't wait until you can figure out how to post that image. I tried to post it in my signature, but it only showed up as the "http" line. I want it. I want it.

Brenda: Well, I knitted a whole row wrong (nothing new, I know) on my damn prayer shawl. I need to "tink." But, I am afraid to for fear I will drop more than one stitch. I may save it for you!

I know what you mean about having your Dad gone. It will be nice to have the house to yourselves. I echo Alida's thoughts: Marjorie needs to have Dad come to her and drive her back to Chicago? Hmmm.

Barb: So sorry you were sidelined with heartburn! I just hate it when that happens. I have severe GERD, so take Nexium by the buckets. I don't have heartburn anymore, TTL. Wow, do you think it was something you ate? Maybe it was a touch of the flu. There is a stomach flu going around here that is pretty vicious I'm told.

Sounds like you had a very successful shopping trip! Gosh, I miss shopping. I have to do my last "secret shopper" thing for Coldwater Creek this week. Since we are a one car family now, and we are having our pictures taken at my old church this week, DH suggested that we combine trips. (the Mall is near my old church) I've been contemplating how awful that will be. He always finds me and pesters me with: "Are you done yet?" "How much are you going to buy?" Sheesh. It drives me crazy. I need to buy several things at several different stores. One of the things I havae to buy is a replenishment of my potions and lotions and take along on the trip. He'll have a heart attack if he sees what they cost. It takes a lot of $$ to make this face look young!

Well, I'm off to take a Sunday nap. I was so tired when I woke up this morning. Don't quite know why. I was tired last night too. I'm taking all my supplements, but just don't have much energy.

Peace, Peg

BC · #**249** 10-23-2005, 05:16 PM

Judy, thank you for posting, your state of the body. I would encourage you to repost your current one on the Newbies or Ongoing forums--so many people are either fearful of trying "one more time" or assume that once they've lost weight it will be "happily ever after." The truth as we know it is, of course, that it takes constant commitment and re-commitment but that it a better, healthier, thinner life is possible. The other truth is that most of us can't life this WOE perfectly but that persistence in the face of odds makes heroes. Congratulations on your beginning your third year.

I'm sure Andrea would love to use all three statements as a success story, too!

Hey, I think being a JP might be an interesting move on your part. I'm sure there is some training involved, and running for election, at least the first time might not be your favorite experience, but you certainly have the intelligence and discernment, IMO. What an exciting change it would be!

Shelley, I'm so sorry about your uncle. I hope Papa can come to terms with these recent losses, but I know it is difficult for him right now. It looks like the worst is over in Mexico, but I do wonder how long it will take to get everyone out. I'm hopeful that your partner is ok, and that this will give her only interesting stories to tell.

I do think we all focus overmuch on certain numbers (the scale) to the exclusion of others (inches, bodyfat) and that doesn't even include health benefits. Look how GREAT you've done in the past couple of months! You've lost fat and added muscle; you are stronger and more fit. I'll bet your clothes are loose, too. Keep the faith, Shell, and give yourself some big ole hugs!

Barb, LOL, I wish I had a good excuse for pink shoes with bows, but have so few places I could wear them....sounds like a luscious outfit, though, and I marvel at your good fortune. Wear with joy! You've mentioned the Investments pants before. I should see if any of our department stores carry them--or is it a Dillard's line? We seem to have similar shapes and I, too, have difficulty finding nicely fitting pants without waist "gaposis." And I certainly hope you are feeling better this afternoon!

Alida, hope you are having a successful work day without any extra stress from your DH's "assistance." This will make a long week for you, though.

Peg, give those goodies away (maybe your upstairs neighbors?) or throw them away. You've done your good deed by supporting the bake sale, ok? If they are still in the house when you come home from what will certainly be a stressful shopping trip with your DH (yikes!) your resolve may not be as strong! Most men really don't have a clue how much $$ it takes to be beautiful :hot: If I were you, I'd have him "drop me off" while he does his own errands....

LOL! I can't wait to see this prayer shawl!!! Ladies, I'll have to bring my camera for this one!

TB, from your pictures, I can easily see wood floors adding such warmth to your home. I'm sure it's a difficult decision, though. How is the planning for your Asilomar event going?

On the home front: Oh, Marjorie and Dad are a pair, and I'm sure their plans are quite logical to them. I think the idea is that they will drive her mini-van up here (no storage for the "merchandise" in Dad's 2-seater, for sure), shop for a few days, then they'll go back to Arkansas for a few weeks before Dad comes home--depending on weather conditions. Dad has always liked to drive, although I personally don't enjoy riding with him

Marjorie did drive up here once by herself, but took a wrong turn in St. Louis and hasn't tried again.

It's a gray, blah, day, and I too lack energy or motivation. It's tempting to curl up with the fur girls, pull up and blankie and nap. Nevertheless, I will try to crank out a few worthwhile chores this afternoon.......nope, haven't returned to Coldwater Creek......yet. Can't justify the $$$, but nevertheless......

Will check on you all later...

tiashanty · #**250** 10-23-2005, 05:40 PM

Hi everyone. Obviously, I'm back, and I'm so glad to be home. I'm thinking I'm just not the traveler I used to be, and I just like my home. That was far too many miles and so hard on my legs with all the sitting. It was also pretty hard to sit next to my dh who eats the whole time he drives. He went through 5 pounds of pistachios on the last day of our drive home! That doesn't even count the endless chocolate bars and candies he ate. Yuk! It was hard on my furkids to spend so much time in the motorhome, but they were so good. I didn't even come home rich...but I did win a few small jackpots. I'm not the gambler that dh is, so I spent a lot of time alone in the motorhome reading or watching TV (when we could get something good). (No, Alida, I didn't get to see Survivor).

I think I'm going to talk to dh about going somewhere totally different next year. We've done the Reno, Vegas think way to many times. I love going to the states, but when you know what is around the next corner, you know you've done it too many times. I did some great shopping, and bought way to many clothes, but I figure that if I just do it once a year, it's allowed. The last day before we crossed the border, we hit a big grocery store and filled the fridge and freezer with things we can't get in Canada...lc yogurt (yum), and cheese is so cheap in Washington that we bought 10 pounds!!. I had to put my foot down when dh kept trying to get me to buy lc candy. So, in case anyone is interested just how well, or bad I did on holidays....I came home weighing exactly what I did the morning I left. Whew....what a relief. I did all the cooking except for one night when we went to a buffet and I think I did pretty good in my eating. I did have a piece of cheesecake and was it ever good.

Today is our 18th anniversary, so I don't intend to cook tonight. I have no idea where we are going but I do know it's not my kitchen! My inlaws wanted us to drive to town so they could take us out, but that's the last thing I want to do right now is drive anywhere. I don't think there is a bone in my body that doesn't hurt. I'm just not good at sitting for long periods of time.

The reno's are coming along on the front room/dining room. My ds got 2 of the walls gyprocked while we were gone, and then last night came and did one more. He had a hard time putting the stone gyprock behind the gas fireplace, but he did mange. Bless him....he wanted to have it all done before we got home, and the laminate flooring too, but that's my next story.

While on the road, we try to keep in touch with my dh's family and my son and daughter just to let them know where we are and how things are going. I couldn't get in touch with my ds no matter what time of day I called. Finally I left a message on their machine asking if maybe they didn't want to talk to us? Then I started thinking and wondering if my daughter in law had problems again with the last surgery she had had. The next day when I tried calling they had changed their message on the answering machine telling me to call a different number. I was right, she was in the hospital in Vancouver and my ds was with her. Remember I told you that she didn't heal right after having her burn scars released? When she went back to the burn specalist, they found she was full of infection (the reason for all the pain) and they admitted her to hospital right away. They operated the next day and had to cut out all the infection and then do a skin graft across her stomach. They took the skin from her hips so she was sore on the front and back. Poor kid! She got home 2 days before we did. I felt so bad that we weren't here to help with the grandkids, but then no one knew this was going to happen. So, that's the reason my ds didn't get a chance to finish the work he is doing for us. He felt so bad. And, he was so upset that he left dirty dishes in the sink. Is this the same child that lived in this house and thought nothing of making such a mess in the kitchen that it looked like a hurrican hit? lol

Barb: good for you on the pink shoes. I bought a pair of hiking type boots on holidays that are in a pinky mauve colour. Even my dh had to admit that they are "cute".

It's going to take me awhile before I catch up on all the back posts, but I missed all you guys and just couldn't wait to get back in here and say HI to everyone. Now, I'd better get busy and clean up the mess around this house. Back to work tomorrow. YUK!

BC · #**251** 10-23-2005, 06:02 PM

Donna! Welcome home, we missed you, girl! I am SO impressed that you came home the same weight--truly an awe inspiring accomplishment,especially in the face of all those temptation. Hope you and DH have a lovely evening out to celebrate your anniversary.

Your poor DIL. I can only imagine how painful the whole process it, not to mention the infection. Glad they caught it, though, and perhaps now she can heal without more complications...Sounds like your ds certainly did all he could on your house.

Talk to you later---hope you don't have to go to work tomorrow!

Shelleyg · #**252** 10-23-2005, 06:19 PM

Welcome *home*, Donna!!! We've been wondering where and how you were!

Just got back from the gym. Did 30 min on the stairmaster because all the TM'w were busy. Anyway, only a 265 cal burn, but then I did 30 min of weight circuits for upper body and abs. Will work on lower body at the next work out. This is going to take some getting used to switching up the routine. Always somethng!

It's VERY cool and gray here today also! Only about 50-ish with a strong north wind and we had some rain this morning. Supposed to dip to around 37 tonight...woohoo...my kind of weather!! And to celebrate, I'm making a pot of Zone Taco soup.....can't wait!

I'm tracking my food again closely to see if I am staying in the 1500 range. I have a feeling I've had some *calorie creep* the last few weeks.....dang...always something

I am going to try and be very clean with my eating and journal everything, do the workouts as the trainer recommended, and challenge myself to actually lose weight this holiday season instead of gaining.

I'll try and pop back in later...got to go get the soup started and iron some scrubs...aacckkk!

(((hugs)))

me

teelbee · #**253** 10-23-2005, 08:46 PM

Judy, the JP job sounds ~so~ interesting! After teaching HS, I'm thinking you are probably more qualified than 95% of the candidates. Coroner? Does that mean you are the one to contact next of kin when someone dies in an accident? That would be hard. But, if that is one of the duties, I think you would probably handle it with the right touch of sympathy and grace. I enjoyed reading your progress statements. I think they sum up the reality of maintenance really well.
Peg,

I'd love love to have you visit us during your sojourn! I'll PM our contact info. I think I PM'd you my phone number and addy earlier in the year, but that may have been for the old house. Too funny about leaving DH in the lurch when planning wardrobe packing lists! I can seem him - one or two souvenir teeshirts, jeans and scuffed keds, LOL!

That's funny about trashing the M&Ms. I did something similar when I quit smoking many years ago. I'd just gotten into my parked car and remembered I had a pack in my glove box. It started preying on my mind. Groaning, I grabbed the pack, threw them out the car window, and sped off before I could change my mind. Mind you, I'm not the type to throw trash out the window, but it was an act of desperation.

It's definitely fall here. Nights and mornings are COLD, but afternoons warm up into the 70s. We are just starting to get some fall colors - the Chinese pistasche (sp?) and liquid amber trees are flaming in some areas and just beginning to get a hint of color in others.

Brenda - whoohoo! on having the house to yourself! :great: Kick back, light some candles, mellow out... Will you be hosting DF's GF when she comes?

Alida, ratz on having to work today; but I have to admit that the paycheck sounds quite nice. I'm not up-to-date on the latest thinking about resume prep; but putting your pic on the resume sounds like a good way to show how vibrant and energetic you are these days.

Shelley, I can feel your frustration over the apparent food/exercise stalemate. Still, if you are losing inches that's the name of the game - to become smaller! And, even if not, you know that exercise is doing tons of other things for your body - reducing LDL, reducing stress, making endorphins, improving memory, improving muscle definition, and all kinds of great stuff. Even if you don't see it on the outside, it's working wonders on the inside.

Barb, gee that heartburn sounds nasty. Sleeping with your head elevated was smart - that's exactly what the throat specialist recommended for heartburn. If it doesn't abate, could you put some risers under the legs of your bed to elevate your head while you sleep? That might be more comfortable than the sofa, at least. The pink and espresso ensemble sounds smashing! And, how great is that? -- finding pants that fit so great!! Well done, indeed

DONNA!!! My good woman - how great to have you back! It sounds like you need a nice good little rest at home to recover from you travels. I hear ya on the discomfort of long car rides. I'm walking like a 90-year old after a 2-hour car ride.

Best Wishes on your anniversary, too! I hope you have a lovely evening out - especially after all the cooking in the motorhome. I'm sorry to hear that your DS's wife had such a bad time with the surgery. It must have been quite an ordeal for DS and the kids, too. I hope this go round heals up well.

pegster · #**254** 10-23-2005, 08:49 PM

Welcome home, Donna! We missed you!! Glad you came home at the same weight and not too much poorer! There are some beautiful parts of the States that don't have gambling. I recommend them. Let me know if you want me to be more specific. Of course, I will be driving through them in a few weeks. Other than that, I have only "flown" over them.

Glad you're back! Congratulations on your will power. Good going, girl!
Peace, Peg

bkloots · #**255** 10-23-2005, 09:47 PM

Donna, great to hear from you. You get the Self-Restraint award for not joining your DH in the mobile snack fest. Welcome home, and happy anniversary.

Monday is BTB day for me. And I mean induction. This isn't my first try at reinduction since September, but I intend to make it stick for at least a week.

The funeral I attended this afternoon was 90 minutes of remembrances--of someone I never met. Now that I've heard all about him, I'm not sure I would have wanted to.

The place was packed with friends and relatives, and I didn't stay for the social.

Alida, hope the job went well. It was a chilly and gloomy day--hope your work was indoors.

Fire in the fireplace is pleasant. DH is happy with my choice of the glass doors, although he has to adjust his old firebuilder habits to accommodate the new obstacle. Betty the cat is delighted with the warm place.

Hasta manana, ladies. Sleep well. Have a great week.

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