DISappearing Peeps...Vol. 3! All are Welcome!

[LMO429]

I prefer mini goals so I am fine with a challenge being within the next 4 weeks for st. pattys day

 

[pixie dust 112]

I'm up .5 but still made goal, so I'm happy!

 

[dwheatl]

You guys are going to all think that I am a big cheater, but I'm postponing weigh-in until the morning. We had a stressful school board meeting last night and I went out with school peeps for dinner and a margarita. I got the lime-grilled shrimp salad, but the margarita was a lot of calories and brought down my defenses so I ate a slider as well. Overall I don't think I went over my calories too bad, but when I stepped on the scale this morning . So I tried my best today to get that out of my system (mostly salt, I'm hoping).

Sorry to be MIA again! I'm not kidding, school is HARD work and hugely time consuming, but I TOTALLY love it!

Ironically, I got a spiffy new laptop, but use it mostly for school (funny how that works). Much, much less time for play! ((which SUCKS))

So, my MOTHER is coming to live with us today. UGHHHHH! Maybe some of you with "special" mother's can feel my anxiety and dread. I'm trying to make the best out of this, but it will take the patience of a saint to survive this even marginally. Prayers seriously appreciated, peeps!

Prayers being sent. We moved my "special" mom into an assisted iving facility in November, and I go see her every other day, and it's still a big challenge. did you know my mother can swear she's blind at one minute, and then spot and point out that I ran out of conditioner for my hair. So you have my pity and best wishes.

Danielle, I take all kinds of supplements, whatever my oncologist has told me to take. I have to be very careful about what I take as my anti-cancer drug has lots of "issues" with other things. I feel very old every night when I go to the counter that holds all of my bottles of pills.

The pills don't mean you are old. Some people, like you and my DH, have been given a raw deal. The pills help to even that out a little bit. Even though it stinks to have to take them, just think that even 30 years ago, folks didn't have the opportunity to take them.

 

[my2boysrtwicethefun]

I'm up 1/2 lb this week. I didn't meet my goal but I did lose a few pounds.

 

[dwheatl]

Here I am, bright and early.
I'm up 1 lb. I'm so glad I didn't post yesterday, because it was more than 3 times that. Stupid salt!

Is anyone else having trouble with Photobucket? For a couple of days, I haven't been able to copy the image code and past it. It says copied when I click it, but there's nothing to paste when I go to paste.

I guess I'll just have to say, "Happy Valentine's Day! I love you all

 

[punkin413]

Is anyone else having trouble with Photobucket? For a couple of days, I haven't been able to copy the image code and past it. It says copied when I click it, but there's nothing to paste when I go to paste.

mine's been doing that for months now. it used to be that you could just click on the code you wanted and it would automatically copy it. now i have to right-click on it and choose "copy" instead. i have no idea why that happens now.

 

[HockeyKat]

I was -3.2. yesterday.

This weekend I have 4 hockey games in 36 hours (2 down, 2 to go), so not checking in too much... off to a nap!

 

[DisneyLaura]

Happy Valentine's Day to all my peeps

Sorry to be MIA again! I'm not kidding, school is HARD work and hugely time consuming, but I TOTALLY love it!

Glad your lovin' school but we do miss you terribly for sure. Yeah on your loss this week. I love my mother dearly and she will be having an in law apartment with us within the next couple of years but at least she won't be in your face kind of thing. So pixie dust for you.

Ok, I weighed myself yesterday and I was up 1 lb, so I didn't meet my goal but at least I was down. St. Patty's day is good for me too Aaron for the next challenge, put me down for 5 lb.

Now I a grosser note - I didn't get my cyst out thursday the doctor just lanced it and packed it. Ouch. It still hurts and I have to pull the packing out today and DH was supposed to repack it (every day until thursday) but I will tell you the thought of someone putting a wooden Q-tip in my armpit area where there is still a lot of pain freaks me out so I called the doctor today. It was an on-call doctor but she said as long as a soak my armpit three to four times a day the wound shouldn't close and I don't have to pack it every day. I told her I was really scared about having someone doing that and she understood totally. That was a big relief off my chest. Now when DH gets home I am going to take a bath and soak my underarm and get the packing really wet so it comes out with no pain at all (fingers crossed).

Our Valentine's Day plans changed as well. I was going out with the kids, my DH and my mom to Japanese but my brother decided he wanted to have everyone over for dinner (at the same time we were going to eat) so mom said let's go over my brother's and we'll do japanese another time, probably next weekend.

Also I have a question, when do park hours come out? I was just wondering. I have a passporter and I am reading it and I was just looking through the places for ressie's, I know they changed the time you can call but I would love to have it all on paper before then. I was just wondering how everyone comes up with where they're eating when and on what day so I thought I would see what time park were open late and what day, I hope that didn't confuse anyone, it confused me .

 

[pixie dust 112]

Funny story. We are having NSalz and her family as well as another sister and her family over for dinner tonight. I sent my Dh out to run errands. Pick up some wine and a few things at the grocery store. So he comes home with all the bags while I am making spaghetti sauce and he says, oh did you see I bought you some Baileys. I said wow cool, I guess I'll have fun tonight then! I then proceeded to look for it but couldn't find it. I asked where he had put the Baileys. He said I don't know DD unpacked the bags. So I asked her where she had put the Baileys. She had no idea what I was talking about. Turns out he was saying "Bay Leaves" and not "Baileys". He was letting me know because he saw that I was making the spaghetti sauce!

 

[punkin413]

Also I have a question, when do park hours come out? I was just wondering. I have a passporter and I am reading it and I was just looking through the places for ressie's, I know they changed the time you can call but I would love to have it all on paper before then. I was just wondering how everyone comes up with where they're eating when and on what day so I thought I would see what time park were open late and what day, I hope that didn't confuse anyone, it confused me .

i haven't planned a trip since they've changed the ADR system and all that but from what i heard the park hours are now coming out like 3 months in advance. i know may's just came out not too long ago. but someone else may know better than me.

what i would do is look at last year's hours to get sort of an idea of what kind of schedule you'll have when you're there. there's no guarantee (especially this year) that the hours will be the same but it may help you get an idea of how you want to work out your schedule. go here to see historic park hours:

http://www.intercot.com/infocentral/calendar/historical/archive/default.asp

hope your cyst area is feeling okay! i got woozy just reading that. i'm such a wuss.

pixie - we know where your mind is tonight!

 

[mousehouselover]

I've been out of touch for two weeks now but I've adjusted to DH's new condition and our WDW trip is over. I was and but that it ended. Our trip home was stressful; plane delay, caught another outbound from MCO and still made the connection but and it had to happen on Fri the 13th and the day after a major plane incident.

Now I a grosser note - I didn't get my cyst out thursday the doctor just lanced it and packed it. Ouch. It still hurts and I have to pull the packing out today and DH was supposed to repack it (every day until thursday) but I will tell you the thought of someone putting a wooden Q-tip in my armpit area where there is still a lot of pain freaks me out so I called the doctor today. It was an on-call doctor but she said as long as a soak my armpit three to four times a day the wound shouldn't close and I don't have to pack it every day. I told her I was really scared about having someone doing that and she understood totally. That was a big relief off my chest. Now when DH gets home I am going to take a bath and soak my underarm and get the packing really wet so it comes out with no pain at all (fingers crossed).

Also I have a question, when do park hours come out? I was just wondering. I have a passporter and I am reading it and I was just looking through the places for ressie's, I know they changed the time you can call but I would love to have it all on paper before then. I was just wondering how everyone comes up with where they're eating when and on what day so I thought I would see what time park were open late and what day, I hope that didn't confuse anyone, it confused me .

I hope you feel better soon. Wound care is kind of scary and gross however, it is so important to get it to heal properly. If it closes before the inside heals you get an abcess (another infection under the skin...)

Park hours are coming out closer to the 90 day mark now. If you're trip is later in the month, you can take a few days to coordinate your ADRs with EMH but if you arrive early in the month.... I hope you have flexible plans.

Funny story. We are having NSalz and her family as well as another sister and her family over for dinner tonight. I sent my Dh out to run errands. Pick up some wine and a few things at the grocery store. So he comes home with all the bags while I am making spaghetti sauce and he says, oh did you see I bought you some Baileys. I said wow cool, I guess I'll have fun tonight then! I then proceeded to look for it but couldn't find it. I asked where he had put the Baileys. He said I don't know DD unpacked the bags. So I asked her where she had put the Baileys. She had no idea what I was talking about. Turns out he was saying "Bay Leaves" and not "Baileys". He was letting me know because he saw that I was making the spaghetti sauce!

i haven't planned a trip since they've changed the ADR system and all that but from what i heard the park hours are now coming out like 3 months in advance. i know may's just came out not too long ago. but someone else may know better than me.

what i would do is look at last year's hours to get sort of an idea of what kind of schedule you'll have when you're there. there's no guarantee (especially this year) that the hours will be the same but it may help you get an idea of how you want to work out your schedule. go here to see historic park hours:

I tried that to try to predict May hours but they've changed the EMH to mostly AM and changed a few of the days IIRC. I guess Disney is feeling the pinch too. They seemed to have a ton of new employees though so they're getting their seasonal help.

my dad's getting married today. i told him he was crazy for getting married on friday the 13th but he wanted to. ray and i got married on the 13th but it was a saturday! our first friday the 13th anniversary was in 2007 but nothing bad happened. silly superstitions!

DH and I are a 13 too! didn't think of the Friday thing, maybe because DS was born on the 13th and I'd already been through a Fri with him so getting married was no big thing....... or maybe my brain just wasn't firing on all 4 cylinders......

I think we are all going to be there at the same time in May. I'll be there from the 14th-23rd. We are having dinner with our friends who are joining us on the trip tomorrow night so we can discuss and make ADRs!

We check in on the 18th. I'm getting anxious for our ADRs. I made CRT and Cm as soon as I could but we have to go over the rest at lunch tomorrow. I have a feeling the yahoos are going to ask for 3 meals most days....... oh, my waistline........

I forgot all about posting our Valentine's Day plans! I'm pretty excited because I surprised DH on Christmas with tickets for V-Day to see Jeff Dunham. (He is a comedian/ventriliquist - very funny!) So we are going to dinner and to that show!

We're seeing Jeff in about 2 weeks. I can hardly wait. He's such a hoot! Walter is my favorite but I love Peanut's antics.

A girl can't wish for much more than a week in WDW for VDay but DH had a trick up his sleeve:

He had this delivered during our dinner at The Wave on Mon night. There is a silver farme with a princess declaration signed by Cinderella, a glass slipper, a sterling silver charm bracelet, a white satin pillow with Mickey accents and a tiara. This is the second time he's suprised me with a delivery during our trip. I got a tiara and a slipper last time too. I can only wear one tiara at a time...... no matter how big my head gets from this type of pampering.

 

[mousehouselover]

I forgot to post that I did get right back on track this morning. I weighed (a gain.... no suprise) recorded everything I ate and got on the TM. I was suprised at how well I did after not being on it for more than a week. I guess al the walking in WDW did me some good after all. I was even able to wog a bit.

 

[Nefferz]

'Cause you all sound like such a great group! I want in!!

I'd like to drop about 30 pounds (the amount I've put on since beginning a sedentary job in October of '07) and I'd like to be on my way to that goal by the time the shorts and bathing suit season rolls around. I've dropped 4 pounds since the first of the year so I'm on my way, but it's so much easier for me if I have some sort of accountability-

Nice to read about all the victories and such. The folks here at DIS boards are all so nice!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Also I have a question, when do park hours come out? I was just wondering. I have a passporter and I am reading it and I was just looking through the places for ressie's, I know they changed the time you can call but I would love to have it all on paper before then. I was just wondering how everyone comes up with where they're eating when and on what day so I thought I would see what time park were open late and what day, I hope that didn't confuse anyone, it confused me .

The park hours are now coming out now for the current month plus three months in advance, so on Feb 1 the May hours came out. I just found this out last week. I was really beginning to wonder myself.

Hope your wound heals quickly. Gentle for you!

We check in on the 18th. I'm getting anxious for our ADRs. I made CRT and Cm as soon as I could but we have to go over the rest at lunch tomorrow. I have a feeling the yahoos are going to ask for 3 meals most days....... oh, my waistline........

We're seeing Jeff in about 2 weeks. I can hardly wait. He's such a hoot! Walter is my favorite but I love Peanut's antics.

A girl can't wish for much more than a week in WDW for VDay but DH had a trick up his sleeve:

He had this delivered during our dinner at The Wave on Mon night. There is a silver farme with a princess declaration signed by Cinderella, a glass slipper, a sterling silver charm bracelet, a white satin pillow with Mickey accents and a tiara. This is the second time he's suprised me with a delivery during our trip. I got a tiara and a slipper last time too. I can only wear one tiara at a time...... no matter how big my head gets from this type of pampering.

We got our ADRs figured out. Now we just have to make them.

The Jeff Dunham show was great! Achmed the Dead Terrorist is my fave. Hilarious!

Oh! That looks amazing! You lucky girl, you!

'Cause you all sound like such a great group! I want in!!

I'd like to drop about 30 pounds (the amount I've put on since beginning a sedentary job in October of '07) and I'd like to be on my way to that goal by the time the shorts and bathing suit season rolls around. I've dropped 4 pounds since the first of the year so I'm on my way, but it's so much easier for me if I have some sort of accountability-

Nice to read about all the victories and such. The folks here at DIS boards are all so nice!

Jump right in! We weigh in on Fridays. We post what we've lost or gained. This is a great place for accountability. Welcome!

 

[dwheatl]

I was able to fix my photobucket. I had to go back back to older software
Anyways, here's what I wanted to say to you all:

Yes, I'm shaving all my love for you!

Hope that helps everyone to control their appetites. Step away from the chocolate!

 

[the Fidge]

Laura- you poor thing! It's not bad enough then to add the whole packing thing ugh. Prayers!

PIxie- Bay Leaves classic, just think hubby saved a few calories on that lol!

Mousehouse- that's a keeper how thoughful! So gald you had a great time!

OK my Valentine's Day, we are not big for that one here. Our first two married ones were seemed something out of a Laurel and Hardy or a good ole trainwreck! So we keep it simple. Went shopping for Dh work clothes, DS needed more tee shirts and oh how nice DS -12 is now wearing a size 13 sneaker, dear Lord! DH is a 13 but he wasn't at 12!!!!!!!

The 3 of us made dinner a chicken dish they love and Carvel ice cream cake, I had a few spoons and DS polished off quickly what I left! He's so helpful! PLayed some cards watched Star Wars movies and made my plan for HD today!

Poor DH was dragged all over for the many wonderful projects I've got going. SO what awaits me OUTSIDE HD thats right those Green GOBLINS!!!!!! I was good actually they made it easy DH hollars across to me OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY HAVE NO THIN MINTS!!!! Thank GOD!!!!!

So, off to work I go supplies in hand! Yiipee new countertops for kitchen, spare room is gutted and new sheetrock, paint, tiles and light fixtures for several rooms in the house!

Did I mention tons of paint??? Well they the have the rebates on the Behr sooooooo anyway I am figuring that will go towards some calrie burning right??

I will be headed down to the city about 40 minutes from me that has some gyms and a friend is willing to join with me sooo here's hoping! We go to WDW in June and I really want to be in some nice ensembles!!! Or at least not need to see Abdula the Tent maker for my clothes!


HAPPY SUNDAY!!!

 

[Pakey]

Hi all.

V-Day is over so I'm recommitting. I had to lay on the bed and work hard to get my jeans done up today and I had huge muffin rollover so had to wear a loose top. That's it. No More!!!!

Kat, you shame me with how well you are doing. Keep it up!

Laura, I hope your soaking is working for you. I agree, I would never trust anyone to do that medical stuff who isn't trained. I hope you are better soon.

Pixie, I dang near wet myself over your Bailey's story. It would be a huge let down to discover it was Bay Leaves; not much partying going on with those!!

Danielle, sorry you got photobucket working, the hairy back heart was gross. And thanks for reminding me that I'm not old and have nothing to whine about.

Nefferz, welcome. Jump in and start talking. You picked a perfect time as we are going to be starting our next mini challenge after our Valentines Day Massacre one!

Noni, I do not have even one tiara. You lucky lucky girl.

Fidge, I have ordered 10 boxes of thin mints from the Goblins. I do freeze them but I'm lying if I say I share. Evil little goblins.

I feel like I've turned the corner with this flu. Dang, I might have to start exercising again.

 

[dwheatl]

Hi all.

V-Day is over so I'm recommitting. I had to lay on the bed and work hard to get my jeans done up today and I had huge muffin rollover so had to wear a loose top. That's it. No More!!!!

Danielle, sorry you got photobucket working, the hairy back heart was gross. And thanks for reminding me that I'm not old and have nothing to whine about.

I feel like I've turned the corner with this flu. Dang, I might have to start exercising again.

This was the first day where I felt in control of the food in a while. I did have some Valentine chocolate, but one serving, not multiple trips to the heart-shaped box. I was tempted to say what the heck, since DH and I are headed to San Francisco Tuesday for a couple of days, but every time I let things go, the weight comes piling on (3-4 lbs. in a week). I found my old WW book the other day, and I'm right where I was when I quit WW 3 years ago, after being stuck at this weight for months. I put on a lot of weight after I quit, and have taken it off twice with the peeps. I hate this yo-yo thing, but for me, it seems to be this or just going up, up up.

Faith, sure you have a right to whine. We all do, and this is the place to do it.

Have fun with the exercise. I made it to the gym today, but i was NOT loving it.

 

[lovealldisney]

Hi all!

Hope everyone survived the weekend! My DH and I went to see Grand Trorino movie. Very very good movie, then went to Chilli's.

Welcome to Nefferz! You'll love it here great bunch of people!

Aaron I all over a St. Patrick Day challenge!

Have a great week everyone!

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

Hey y'all! I hope everyone had a great weekend, 'cause it's back to work today.

Here's the final results from the V-Day challenge. Let me know if something looks off. (And by the way, notice how we collectively lost over 100 pounds since the start of the year! Hurray for us!!!)

Looks like the next goal date will be St. Patrick's Day. For completely selfish reasons, I'm saying the final weigh-in date will be March 13. I say that's selfish because we are going away for my wife's 30th birthday that weekend, and if I had to weigh in the following week it might not be pretty! This will be a short one - only 4 weeks. But that'll set us up nicely for another 4-week target of Easter (Good Friday).

I'm setting my goal at 2.8 pounds. I just want to be at 160 - is that too much to ask?!?