NYE Western Cruise 2008 - New Thread

[nskjerven]

Happy late birthday Nan!

thanks dude

 

[nskjerven]

Tigg:

Sorry about Mika. Seems that when we want them to stay they have to go and when we are ready for them to go, Casey @ 16 (in June) barks all day and all night, isn't ready, but we are.

They are our family. We love them and we mourn them when they are gone.

Sorry Buddy

 

[Aisling]

Hi gang,

I'm going to do something wild and crazy today, well for me anyway. I'm going to get my ear cartilage pierced! But it's for medical purposes . I have an acquaintance who's an acupuncturist, and he said that there's an "energy point" in the top of the left ear that influences food appetite, and if you wiggle the earring there, it takes away the food cravings. I've been doing well with my weight loss plan, but I still crave sweets, so he said to give this a try. He said to give it a month, and if it doesn't work for me, and I don't want that piercing anymore, I just take out the ring and let the hole close back up. So today I'm going from a conservative girl to a cool cartilage-pierced girl! Wish me luck!

I have 7 months to lose 40 lbs, as I have a wedding to go to and a closet full of beautiful size 8-10 dresses (my old size up until about 5 years ago when I put on all this extra fat), and I'm determined to make it. I've already dropped 10, but now it going slow, so someone pleeeeesae tell me I can do it!!!! If I can pull this off, I won't have to buy anything new for the cruise, as I'll be able to fit all my old clothes. So that's where it stands.

Ok, off I go to get the piercing! I'll check back later!

Good day, everyone!


Edited to add: I told Mel I'm going to get a nipple piercing while I'm there, (just joking), and he said " that's disgusting!!!!" ROFL!!

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Do whatever you think it takes to succeed Aisling!

I know you can do it!!!

(Honestly, I think ripple rings are gross too - Rose's son Danny had his done for a while...it got old after about a year for him. )

John and I have been cleaning out the back room (enclosed porch) and seem to be turning it into an exercise room. He put his weights out there (for his elbow therapy) and I hung a copy of an old exercise routine in there and started doing it yesterday. I have no stamina, so I have to work my way up to the whole set. I did a third of it yesterday. It's only a ten minute set - each day I am going to try to get further in the routine until I can do the whole thing.

On the Mika front - Good News!

She's going thru chemotherapy and the doc gave her a really good prognosis!! 80 to 93% chance of remission~the better part, the breeder gave us a vet we can afford. We're talking 1500 - 2000 cost over the course of six months. Not too shabby...now we just wait and see if it works. She goes back in two weeks for another blood panel.

I thought about your Casey Nan...your poor puppy. I think our cat is just as senile~ She's 18yo and meows at all hours of the day and night - drives John completely up the wall but as you know, not a real reason to put her down....yet.

Thank you all for the support you've given us, LY all MI!

coll.

 

[ohioworkingmom]

Aisling - let me know if the piercing works, I also need to lose some weight, and willing to give anything a try. I just need to find more time in a day to get excercising, if I do that, I usually lose. My girls would probably roll over and die if I did something like this, it could be interesting!!

 

[Anjelica]

Checking in.....

Asling - if that works let me know because I got about 100lbs I need to cut back on. (I am somewhat lucky as I don't look 100lbs overweight due to my height and muscle under the fat (I used to be VERY active)). But I need to get back to my former glory - LOL.

Tig - man I really am sorry. Our first baby is pushing 12 years this year and with him being a large dog (Siberian Husky) I get nervous about having to face the day when he moves on. He was our first "child" and while he has somewhat taken a back seat to the kiddo's I still love him to death. I hope your baby will make it and enjoys the rest of their days with you guys (and you to). Just know that when you get to heaven they will be waiting their for you with drool and all...

 

[DDeb4evr]

Hi All,

Tigg, I'm so happy to hear that Mika is doing so well. I'm sure the good news was a real load off your mind and your heart. It's also great that John is doing so well. I still hope that you both will be able to join all of us on the cruise.

Aisling, I hope the ear piercing works for you. Let me know if it does because I need to find something to work for me. I'm buying a bike this weekend and that's going to be my exercise. I've ordered a Kimaro body shaper set that I saw on TV. I hate the way my close fit and my posture isn't great because of it. It's a quick fix but if it makes me feel better, then maybe I'll be able to lose some weight.

My younger son has decided to go into the Coast Guard. His training will be in Cape May, New Jersey. That will be a graduation that I won't miss! I'm so proud of him for taking the steps to change his life around and I'm definitely happy that he isn't going into the Marine Corp. How far is New York from New Jersey?

 

[disneykelly73]

Hey Tigg... Just got caught up on reading the posts.. I am glad to hear that Mika got a good prognosis. My Figaro, the oldest fur baby, she still cries nightly for the furry baby, Cinnamon, who passed away in Jan the day AFTER I got back from Disney. I will keep Mika in my thoughts and prayers!!!

Deb. That is great about your son. My dh enlisted in the CG almost 13 yrs ago. He plans on staying til retirement. Welcome to the Coastie family!!! My dh is stationed in Boston. Let me know where they send your son, if its Boston, I can pm you and give you my dh's last name to give to your son and vice versa (so dh would know who your son is)..

 

[CADZNYCHC]

hi all....
Aisling....YES YOU CAN DO this - i have been at a plateau for almost a year....but i will NOT give up...& neither will you! i know already that you're a STRONG woman & will accomplish all that you set your mind to!

Colleen - that is great about Mika! keep us updated!

Soooo - last night was the Daughtry / Bon Jovi concert!!! I was SOOOO excited..& it was FABULOUS!!!! New Jersey definitely grows their boys RIGHT & Jon is still one hot guy.... & Chris is pretty darn hot himself... but - i had a little damper on my evening as when i went to park my car...it wasn't all the way in park, shut it off, took my foot off the brake, and it very slowly rolls forward a couple of inches...right into one of those cement posts so now i have a lovely dent in my front bumper....i was sooooo upset - just couldn't enjoy the show as much as i had wanted...planned...should have~so we don't even Ryan's car out of the shop & now i need a new bumper.....

 

[Aisling]

Well, I did it! I thought they were going to use a thing like a staple-gun, the way you normally get pierced ears, but the guy take out a huge needle!!!! He didn't even give me a chance to shudder when he shoved it through my ear!!!!!! OMG! It stung like hell, but it the pain went away quickly. This might just be all in my head, but I swear it's working already. I have NO desire to eat, AT ALL, and I haven't eaten anything since breakfast. I tried thinking about cupcakes, a big bag of chip, and I don't even want them. But I have to give this a chance, as I can't believe the loop is responsible already. Tonight when I want to snack will be the real test.

The acupuncturist told me that the spot on the ear matches the site in the brain that calls for the release of endorphins, which is a feel-good chemical. It's that invigorated feeling you get after exercising, and an appetite controller, which is why people aren't hungry after they work out. It isn't to be used in place of exercise (which we all know is important), but it's an added help. I'll let you know how it goes. It might just be quackery, so we'll see.

Deb, Cape May is a bit far from NYC, I think maybe 3 hours??? Tig, maybe you can help with that estimation, since you're a Jersey girl.

I'm SO happy about Mika's good news! What a relief!

My laptop battery is about to die, as I'm in the car, but I'll be back on later!

Hi Brenda, Robin, Anjelica, and Kelly!!!!!!!!!!

 

[tiggerwannabe]

I can see it now, if this works for Aisling ALL of us will have cartiledge piercings by fall

Deb, Cape May is a bit of a ride but not so far where I won't make the effort to come meet you! It's 2 1/2 hours south of me...maybe Aisling is about another hour north

It's a beautiful area, great for camping

I see you all have wonderfully big, soft shoulders...I really appreciate letting me lean on them~

 

[ohioworkingmom]

I can just picture a bunch of us 40 somethings all walking on board and being so good looking with our pierced cartilage ears and thin bods Aisling - we are all gonna love you if this works!!

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Looks great Aisling...YES lets all get it done....AND get us a MICKEY earring....let me know if the pain stays nil or gets worse....that's always my fear....my belly piercing didn't hurt for days...and then it hurt for awhile...but not so much that i couldn't stand it...well i'm too old for a belly piercing now so that's closed...but i can still do an ear!

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Edited to add: I told Mel I'm going to get a nipple piercing while I'm there, (just joking), and he said " that's disgusting!!!!" ROFL!!

yeah well be careful going thru security~you might have to remove them!

 

[disneykelly73]

Ohhh you'll have to soooo let us know if it works.. It does look great on you. Did you just go to a Claire's or something??

I am such a woos. (not even sure I spelt that right)..

You look hip!!!

 

[DDeb4evr]

Have a great weekend Magic Mateys.

Aisling and Tig, we will definitely be heading your way. It would be fun to fly into New York, stay a few days and then drive to Cape May. Or we could do the reverse. I've never been to New York and that would be a perfect opportunity.

TTFN

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Have a great weekend Magic Mateys.

Aisling and Tig, we will definitely be heading your way. It would be fun to fly into New York, stay a few days and then drive to Cape May. Or we could do the reverse. I've never been to New York and that would be a perfect opportunity.

TTFN

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Morning Mateys...hope all has had / is having a great wkend - we are well into our way to spring which is nice for all my 'training walks'. Today we're going 7 miles....

Been busy with the school spring festival fundraising event which is april 27th & my Carmel Creative Memories cropping wkend which is this friday. it's going to be a crazy week...we decided to get ryan started with accutane....(you will all meet a much more handsome boy come december) & then i'm going to take a class / test on wednesday to become a notary...my company has asked me to do this so they are covering it all.....Thursday is my 'pre-op' appt so that's about 3 hrs of my day & then i'm off to carmel at noon on friday.

what a life huh??? at least ryan's car is 'expected' to be done on tuesday!

 

[Anjelica]

Just checking in to say hi. Although it doesn't seem like I missed alot of posts (which I have to say is good as I don't like missing alot and then trying to butt my way back in).

Asling - hows the piercing going? Do you think its helping? For me the good news its nicer weather so I am just out and about more which I think helps alot. I really would like to get down in weight. For awhile here I had a pretty good motivator - something my forefathers would be so very proud of me for. My friend is a liberal (actually many of my best friends are liberals) while I am pretty conservative. We made a bet that whoever lost 55-60 pounds before the next election that we would vote for each others candidates. If neither of us made it or both did it was a wash then. I need to get on it...

Tig- what is the latest on Mika? It sounds like the prognosis is alot better now.

I'm just getting ready for the neighborhood yard sale next Saturday. After that I need to get ready for our trip to Disneyworld May 1-9th. This will be our son's first trip (he will be almost 18 months) so this is pretty exciting for us.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Your trip will be here in no time!

Where did you say you were staying in May?

Mika is holding on...her lymphnodes aren't swollen anymore but she is obviously still sick. We have to make her get up and outside a couple times a day and are feeding her babyfood and cooked chicken...it's all she'll eat.

This is going to be a looooong road we've chosen. John wants one more trip to the beach with her....Mika Loves our weeks at the beach~