October 19th Cruisers again and again... Part 2

[jiminyC_fan]

Julie, got the cookies today. Darn! No opening them yet with all the problems I am having this week. I will send out my check.

 

[disneydudette1]

OK...it isn't always the insurance companies! I have to defend my employer. Many times it is the doctor using us as an excuse. We definately do not tell them to discharge people. I have to defend since I am getting a really nice, fat, well deserved raise!!!

Jeanne- I just retold the First Class story today...Eunice is due back tomorrow from vacation. She is a person with a heart of gold...just can't vacation with her.

Denine-are you at Hojo's? I can't wait to go to DL!!!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

You are soooooo right Bonnie. It certainly goes BOTH ways. I agree whole heartedly with you! Oh by the way, Hi. I see you are on.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

GOOD MORNING!!!!

Had a fun dinner last night.

Did anyone watch Nanny 911 last night? I can't believe how the parents let that boy pee anywhere but the toilet. What were these parents thinking?

Bonnie - CONGRATS ON THE WEIGHT LOSS!!!!! Good job, keep up the good work!!!!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Morning all.

Heidi, that was nasty. That boy learned it from someone. Who taught him it was cute to potty outside?????? Bet it was mom from her comments to him. Can you imagine how it stinks right outside their front door? I think there was a little patch for him right outside the door. And then to do it in the shower???? ewwwwww

Bonnie, I never did ask how you were losing. Are you doing it by WW? I just can't believe how good you are doing. That was determination last week.

Julie, the check is in the mail.

 

[Denine]

Where is everyone?

Bonnie: Yes, we are at HOJO's. We arrive on the 17th.

Nothing going on here. Just trying to decide what tree to put in the front yard by the house. I have lots of wonderful choices. I want it to be 10-15' tall and flower at some time in the year.
I am also looking at light fixtures for our bathroom over the sink. I hate what they put in and towel bars for our bathroom and the powder room. Again, they put in really cheap stuff.

I recieved my shoe inserts yesterday. I put them in today. Only time will tell.

Tomorrow is weigh in. I always hope for a pound loss and am excited if I get more.

Found out yesterday that we are going to Jerry's parents for Easter.

 

[Mickey02]

Good Afternoon!

This is the first chance I have had to post. Busy busy Tuesday!
Got to stay home last night. I made dinner and we watched Star Wars. Tonight will be much the same. I sent some food to my parents. They are both super sick. My Dad went to the emergency room yesterday and got a shot. Hope they get to feeling better soon. Good thing it has been cold or my Mom would be going crazy not being able to get outside and work on her yard.

Barb

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Poor Dick and Sally. Pixie dust their way!!

Good luck tomorrow Denine on the weigh in. Man, I tell you. I don't know what my body is doing. Weighing without clothes today, I was the lightest I have been. Who knows what tomorrow will bring though. Such big ups and downs this week. Can't wait for this to pass.

It is very quiet here today. Missing everyone!

 

[disneydudette1]

well...it's getting rough...the monthly cravings are on the way and they have had donuts, cookies, sticky buns, candy etc at work...they are all party girls!!! Another party on Thursday...I have been good though.

Denine I also arrive on the 17th...maybe you'll see me there! How are you getting to the hotel...a shuttle?

Sandy-yes...attempting to follow WW without actually going to weigh in and joining. I am determined. Now I have to start exercising!

Well...handed out the salary increases today...some happy, some just ok. But they all got what they deserve. I am thrilled with mine...seriously thinking about Lasik surgery. Just have to find a reputable one...how do you do that? I know of one person who had it done but I think she went ot PA for it.

Sallly and Dick Pixie Dust to you both. Where's Spot and Jane? Sorry, I couldn't resist!

 

[Denine]

Bonnie: We will be getting to the hotel via some shuttle. I don't know which one yet. We are doing WW the same way. No meetings or joining anthing.

Sandy: How can you weigh yourself so many times a week? Just once is fine by me.

Went to the grocery store, so now we can eat for another week.

I just found a really nice light fixture for our bathroom, free shipping too. Now, I just need permission to get it!

Almost bedtime for Kaleigh. That means we can have our ice cream. No, she isn't deprived, she gets enough stuff. I just want to eat my ice cream in peace.

Pixie dust to Dick and Sally!

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Sallly and Dick Pixie Dust to you both. Where's Spot and Jane? Sorry, I couldn't resist!

Bonnie - this made me chuckle.

PIXIE DUST TO SALLY AND DICK.

Today is a very foggy day outside, perfect weather for sleeping!!!! I have a very busy day today with engineering students so I couldn't call in sick.

Hump Day today Have a great day.

mom - chris will come for Easter, he is wondering what you would like him to bring....think about it. Oh ya if I am feeling up to it tonight, we might go attempt to see the Ring 2 if I don't go with Julia.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Morning guys,

Hope Sally and Dick are feeling better. Hugs!

Bonnie, you are doing sooooo good. It is hard to give up some of those foods. My problem food was pasta. The cravings are over. I didn't HAVE to give it up but weight loss would be faster without potatoes, rice and pasta. Quite honestly, I thought it would be harder to do than what it was. But of course, I don't work and have it around me constantly. I am not sure but we are getting into LA soooo early on Friday that we MIGHT go to DL for the day. Just don't know if I want to give up a hundred dollars that I might rather spend in port somewhere. Decisions. Wish Ted was getting a raise. Rumor has it that they are only getting a point2 raise. Yep that's .2%. Not even worth it. Last year they got NONE!! Bad times at the City.

Heidi, Survivor night but I will tivo it. Call and let me know. I got up early today to get on the computer and Heather got here a half hour early. Thank goodness I wanted to get on the computer!!

Denine, I have only been weighing myself everyday this week since my weight was going crazy. Otherwise, to get half of my money back from LAWL I have to weigh in 3 times weekly. It makes me stay on track because I can't go with the attitude that I have X amount of days before I weigh in so I can have that pizza or whatever.

Well, my doctor called and my thyroid is very borderline. It is to the point of deciding whether or not to medicate. I chose not to at this time until I do some research. After all, I AM losing but want to see what all it affects. Any suggestions or input from anyone?? My cholesterol went down 59. That was good. I was at 249 in November and now it is 190. But the 249 was right after the cruise. I told him I didn't want to take anything for it because I had just gotten off the cruise 2 days prior and was sure that didn't help. And of course, knowing that I was losing weight as well.

Have a great day everyone. Missing all the regular posters. Susan, Sally, Julie, Lori, Krista......

 

[Mickey02]

Good Morning!

I decided to squeeze in a post before it gets to busy.

Thanks for all the Pixie Dust for my Mom and Dad. Haven't talked to my Mom today but will post how they are doing once I do. Making spaghetti right now to send over for their dinner. Hope they like it.

Another quiet evening last night. One more left then back to The Thorn for 3 days. It is the last weekend. It has been fun.

Sandy-Heidi- Did you decide not to come see The Thorn this Saturday?

Need to pick up Shower invitations for Missy's baby shower today. She wants Old Fashion Pooh for her nursery, I have been having trouble locating shower stuff in Pooh. I think they are discontinueing it.

Denied are you having the "Cow" (forgot exactly what they are called) ice cream sandwhiches?

Some kind of storm headed for us today. It is really foggy out now. I love the fog!

Barb

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Barb - Do you have the cow ice cream sandwiches in the Springs? I went on their website and they said that they don't have them in CO yet so I was wondering if their website is wrong.

Also, if you have a Party City store down there, ours has (or maybe had) a ton of classic pooh baby showers (invitations, plates, decorations, napkins...etc) on clearance 2 weeks ago when I went there to look for my sister. I can go back to the store and look if you want me to.

Saturday might look impossible due to Easter the next day. My mom has quite a few people coming over for Easter that we need to get alot of things done beforehand so it is looking like a very busy (exhausting) weekend. Sorry things didn't work out this time...darn busy schedules.

 

[Mickey02]

Hi Heidi!!

Yes we do have the Cow ice cream sandwhiches here. Man that is going to bug me until I remember the name. I would love if you will check at your Party City. There is some stuff on clearance here but they don't have much of anything left. I think all they had was Thank you notes.

Barb

 

[Denine]

Barb: They are Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches and are sooo yummy and only 3 points each. I love Classic Pooh! The bedding that I had found was frilly though and didn't look right for a boy. Since we didn't know who we were getting, I didn't get it. Check out some re-sale stores. The ones around here have a lot of Classic Pooh items in really good condition.

Didn't lose any weight this week. Must have been all that corned beef. It was good! I will lose next week. Easter isn't my food weakness, but it is for Jerry! His mom makes this Bohemian Easter meatloaf called sukanina. It is nothing but fat and calories and cholesterol! He lives for it every year. It is OK, but I can easily live without.

Sandy: I would get your thyroid checked again in 6 months and see how it is. Hypothyroidism can cause a host of problems, not just difficulty in losing weight. NOw I understand why you weigh in so much.

I love e-bay. They have the coolest stuff. You also wouldn't believe how many kitchy toilet paper roll holders there are.

I don't feel mom-like today. Kaleigh is driving me nuts. Every thing that is said is followed by "WHY?" I know it is normal, but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with.

I did win an e-bay auction for Pfalztgraf grapevine kitchen knobs. I had them in our other house and brought them with me here, but I need 5 more and you can't buy them anymore. I found them on e-bay this week and won them today. Now, all my kitchen cabinets will match.

2-1/2 weeks till we go back to Hilton Head. We knew we would have to go back to get some nice weather and that is holding true. Today it is 32 with rain turning to a mix tonight. YUCK! I think all the bulbs I planted in the Fall drowned. Nothing is coming up, not even the crocus. All I have is brown grass and mud to look at.

Salmon for dinner tonight. Pray that Jerry likes it. He said he would try it. He is not a fish eater.

FOund a new smoothy last night at the store. It is by Stoneyfield Farm and is organic and only 2 points for 10 ounces. It is 130 calories with 0 fat and 3 grams of fiber. No artificial sweeteners and very yummy. A good way to get your dairy in.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Barb - okay I will check our store for you on my way home from work and let you know what I find. There are other places that have a lot of classic pooh stuff, I just have to think of it (I should know because I am a pooh bear addict!!!) Have you checked Target? They usually have a lot of classic pooh stuff.

Denine - I love ebay for those reasons. I collect Pooh & Friend Figurines and sometimes I can find retired ones on ebay. I was an ebay junkie, but I slowed down a lot.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Hi guys,

Weighed in today and between all the ups and downs I managed to only gain .4 between Wed-Wed. It still depresses me but I did lose 1.6 from two days ago so that is good.

Denine, thanks for the advice. I just didn't know what to say to the doctor. He called last night around 8 and I just wasn't prepared. I was reading about hypothyroidism this morning and it did say it could cause heart problems and with my rheumatic fever and family history I like to stay on top of things. Honestly Denine, you did very good because I know you love your corned beef and cabbage. Pat yourself on the back for not gaining! What luck for you with your ebay purchases. Yahoo, a matching kitchen. I like salmon but not a lot of it. Tonight is taco salad for us.

Barb, unfortunately Heidi is right. Last night I took the plunge and asked family over for Easter. It will be 13 this year instead of 15. I am having ham and turkey both. I wanted the turkey for myself since ham is so bad for a diet. Making salads, desserts etc. Of course, as you know, cleaning too. Sorry to disappoint you.

I am off to the WISH board to report my gain. See ya!

Jeanne, where are you??

 

[Denine]

Heidi: You're right. They do have a lot of Classic Pooh stuff at Target. I look at it all the time, even though Kaleigh isn't a baby anymore.

Well, the rain and freezing rain have finally gone, but the snow has arrived. We only need 2.5 inches to get a new record. I don't need it!

Salmon was yummy! I made wild rice and roasted baby carrots to go with it. Jerry said it was OK. He said I could make it every couple of months or so, but no sooner.

I bid on some towel holders. One is an antique and is really pretty. I have my eye on a toilet paper holder, but it sells in 5 days, so I have time to think about it. I hope to put those in the powder room.

I want to change out the hardware in the bathrooms now, before we paint, so it will be done.

Kaleigh is no better this evening. SHe is being so defiant today! At least she ate her carrots, but nothing else. SHe used to like salmon and I know she likes rice, but she wouldn't eat them.

There is a bottle of apple spice wine in the fridge for later. Never had it before, but it sounded good. Maybe I will forego my ice cream for the wine!

Jerry is in the basement with Kaleigh.

 

[Denine]

I was just looking at Target.com for booster seats for our August trip and peeked at baby bedding. They have a ton of Classic Pooh stuff, everything you could possibly want or need. Almost makes you want another baby just so you can decorate the nursery.