Something about Nothing, come join in........ Part 3

[macraven]

well, here it is monday and i am done posting.
and no one left the light on for me......


well, i never..........jk




i was thinking everyone would be gone by the time i finished playing ketchup

 

[macraven]

i just noticed an email notification for a new posting on our thread.


came here and saw that notification is way behind the time.



didn't think anyone else would be up here at this time of the morning.








it takes so little to get me excited............

 

[macraven]

tricia, love those pics of your littles.
so cute.


and i focussed in on the youngest one's son..........

 

[tlinus]

Whew - its too dang early to try to play ketchup.....but I did read some.

Penny, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Jodie, What a sweet, sweet kitty. Tell Mike I said "Happy Belated B-Day" and don't worry.......I will be hitting the big 3-9 sometime this year too

Tricia, thanks for sharing the video!! I am trying to do one on our pc for our vacations over the past two years at Universal......its getting there Loved the pics of your handsome little men as well.

Marcie - thanks to you also for sharing your videos. DS has an amazing talent there.....is it something he just "picked up on?" Like how some people are athletically inclined...he is musically inclined? (just smack me if that doesn't make any sense - have not had coffee yet)

Barb - so....... .........are ya done undecorating yet?

Sharon - got your email.....thanks again!!!!

Wendy - I having been dealing with weight struggles for many, many years. I found out in April that part of the problem was an underactive thyroid. I started out on the lowest dose of the thyroid meds and have just recently been bumped up to the next level. I am not noticing any huge difference yet, but will give it time. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I am also here to cheer you on and be a shoulder to lean on when you are feeling temptation! I am changing my eating (and drinking) habits. Tired of the fat rolls and double chin. I could stand to lose about 60 pounds, but will settle for 30-40......so we are all in this boat together my friend!!

mac - only one thing for you this morning

lori, katie, gemma, todd, mike, lawrence and anyone else out there Good Morning all!!!

Coffee pot is done and have to take the katiebean to school .... see you guys a bit later

 

[Motherfletcher]

if you are 140 lbs, then you need to drink 70 ounces of water per day.
if you are 200 lbs, then drink 100 ounces a day.

At this rate I would need to drink a bath tub full a day!

 

[wwessing]

At this rate I would need to drink a bath tub full a day!

I completely feel that statement!!!

 

[wwessing]

this is my butt kicking smiley to help motivate all homies to do well on their diet.

wendy, i know who you are and i know where you live.........i'll come kick the butt to help you out anytime you need a homie......



you can do it. i know you can.
i took off 41 lbs in 5.5 months last year.

i joined curves and counted calories.
i also use sparkpeople. com for diets, receipes, exercises and happy ending story people lose weight articles.

my downfall was thanksgiving and people that live with me.
i'm back to counting calories again and drinking the water faithfully.
that was one thing that really helped me.
i learned at spark and curves that if you drink a certain amount of water daily based on your present weight, the pounds drop easier.

no lie, it worked for me.....it's the one thing that made a difference with me.

if you are 140 lbs, then you need to drink 70 ounces of water per day.
if you are 200 lbs, then drink 100 ounces a day.


since Tday, i could no longer say i had lost 41 lbs.
some of it found a home with me again. but this time they are just rentals and not permanent dwellers....

Thanks!! I know I will need kicked in the butt from time to time. . . you may very well be close enough to do it for me.

Let's assume I'm doing well . . . . unless I post otherwise. . . and I promise to post if I have a bad day so EVERYONE can kick my butt.

What you said about the amount of weight you lost last year reinforces my goal of 45 pounds before vacation. . . . minimum. . . because that's only about 3 pounds per week and that should be realistic AND attainable! No excuses!!!!

 

[AlexandNessa]

if you are 140 lbs, then you need to drink 70 ounces of water per day.
if you are 200 lbs, then drink 100 ounces a day.

Hah, this is what I thought too. Except that I just saw a doctor talking about this, and he said that includes the water that's contained in the foods we eat. So you can eat your water! Maybe he wasn't a doctor, but just played one on TV.

 

[wwessing]

Good Morning Everyone!!!

Today is my last day home before returning to work. I've been off for just over 2 weeks with my kids. They went back to school today DH left for work and I have the whole day to myself!!! (I planned it that way. . . .)

I hope you all have a wonderful today!!!

 

[keishashadow]

It's Mondaybleeeah; couldn't sleep last night (must've got too excited by Am Gladiators, back on this eve)

marci - sound like a keeper of a trip. who'd you buy your trip insurance with, sounds reasonable. We use CSA, will let yinz guys know if they pay off on my medical claim from the cruise. FYI, a PT cruiser is TINY, passenger space & the smallest cargo area i've seen...even the old Suzuki Swift I used to have had more room. We couldn't even fit 2 suitcases in the back when we got stuck with it one trip...youngest DS had to sit on luggage...as in it wouldn't fit in on the floor between the front seats & beginning of bench seat...that's small imo

jodie - happy BD to mike , i'd like to be 39 again ; it's all relative - enjoy it while you can. Did you get savannah declawled? Didn't on last kitty and are so sorry, so much damage to upholstry. It does seem barbaric though

mac - i've got my eye on that nanner ; ur no slouch when it comes to being fit missy!

tracie - good luck on the meds! hope u get regular.

wwessig - home alone is a nice change of pace after a hectic holiday season

barb - countdown to soccer playoff?

bbl

 

[RVGal]

Carol just called me in tears. She saw the doctor before starting her chemo treatments. The doctor said her cancer has grown significantly in the 2 weeks that she was off treatment. She is being admitted into the hospital for tests. They want to do surgery right away to get what they can of the cancer. It sounds like it is a last ditch effort to give her more time, but that there is no hope they can rid her of it.

She feels like she spent the past few months in chemo hell for nothing and I don't blame her. She is scared and I don't blame her.

Damn.

I wish there was something I could do or something I could say to make it all better. I've had hope for the past few weeks, but I feel like the rug has just been yanked out from under me again. I'm not ready to live in a world without her in it.

 

[tlinus]

Carol just called me in tears. She saw the doctor before starting her chemo treatments. The doctor said her cancer has grown significantly in the 2 weeks that she was off treatment. She is being admitted into the hospital for tests. They want to do surgery right away to get what they can of the cancer. It sounds like it is a last ditch effort to give her more time, but that there is no hope they can rid her of it.

She feels like she spent the past few months in chemo hell for nothing and I don't blame her. She is scared and I don't blame her.

Damn.

I wish there was something I could do or something I could say to make it all better. I've had hope for the past few weeks, but I feel like the rug has just been yanked out from under me again. I'm not ready to live in a world without her in it.

Oh Tricia

I am so sorry to hear this about Carol. Please know that I will be thinking and praying for her and your family. Please let us know what is going on.....we are here for you.

 

[roseprincess]

Carol just called me in tears. She saw the doctor before starting her chemo treatments. The doctor said her cancer has grown significantly in the 2 weeks that she was off treatment. She is being admitted into the hospital for tests. They want to do surgery right away to get what they can of the cancer. It sounds like it is a last ditch effort to give her more time, but that there is no hope they can rid her of it.

She feels like she spent the past few months in chemo hell for nothing and I don't blame her. She is scared and I don't blame her.

Damn.

I wish there was something I could do or something I could say to make it all better. I've had hope for the past few weeks, but I feel like the rug has just been yanked out from under me again. I'm not ready to live in a world without her in it.

Tricia-
and Carol-
I'm so sorry. Praying for Carol.

 

[AlexandNessa]

It's Mondaybleeeah; couldn't sleep last night (must've got too excited by Am Gladiators, back on this eve)


jodie - Did you get savannah declawled? Didn't on last kitty and are so sorry, so much damage to upholstry. It does seem barbaric though


bbl

Hi Janet. Alex is declawed so we need to have her declawed too. I know, it is awfully barbaric. When Alex was fixed, they did the declaw at the same time. Poor Savvy Annie will have to go under anesthesia twice now. It breaks my heart, but for a very loving home and being spoiled rotten, that's unfortunately the price she has to pay. The shelter didn't make us sign a "no declaw" agreement so we're going to do it. She's already ruining clothes as she loves to use us as a jungle gym and we're pretty scratched up right now, so I sure hope she forgives us! It does break my heart, but them's the breaks.

How was American Gladiator?! I forgot that was on! We got paid at Universal to watch previews of that, and it looked great!

Carol just called me in tears. She saw the doctor before starting her chemo treatments. The doctor said her cancer has grown significantly in the 2 weeks that she was off treatment. She is being admitted into the hospital for tests. They want to do surgery right away to get what they can of the cancer. It sounds like it is a last ditch effort to give her more time, but that there is no hope they can rid her of it.

She feels like she spent the past few months in chemo hell for nothing and I don't blame her. She is scared and I don't blame her.

Damn.

I wish there was something I could do or something I could say to make it all better. I've had hope for the past few weeks, but I feel like the rug has just been yanked out from under me again. I'm not ready to live in a world without her in it.

OMG, Tricia, I am so sorry to hear that. There's just nothing to say or do that would be enough. Just know that I'm here if you need me.

 

[RVGal]

I'm trying to keep myself busy and keep things normal around here for the boys. Here's some pics from the wedding.

All of us dressed up:

Brad and Donna (his sister... mother of the groom...):

All of us with Brad's parents (note MIL is in a hat... remember that mess?):

Trying to get a picture of the boys with the bride and groom:

Okay, I'll take a break and go pace around the house some more.

 

[loribell]

Carol just called me in tears. She saw the doctor before starting her chemo treatments. The doctor said her cancer has grown significantly in the 2 weeks that she was off treatment. She is being admitted into the hospital for tests. They want to do surgery right away to get what they can of the cancer. It sounds like it is a last ditch effort to give her more time, but that there is no hope they can rid her of it.

She feels like she spent the past few months in chemo hell for nothing and I don't blame her. She is scared and I don't blame her.

Damn.

I wish there was something I could do or something I could say to make it all better. I've had hope for the past few weeks, but I feel like the rug has just been yanked out from under me again. I'm not ready to live in a world without her in it.

Oh Tricia I am so sorry. I felt that rug being yanked out too. I so wish there was something I could do. Have you guys looked in to fighting it with super nutrition? Did she get that book I told you about? Sorry, I'm just trying to find something.

 

[loribell]

Hi to everyone else. Hope you all have a wonderful day.

 

[RVGal]

Oh Tricia I am so sorry. I felt that rug being yanked out too. I so wish there was something I could do. Have you guys looked in to fighting it with super nutrition? Did she get that book I told you about? Sorry, I'm just trying to find something.

Yes, we got the book. The problem that we are dealing with here is that this is cancer caused by radiation. Cancer that grows in your body because your body generates it is different (that's what she had last time) than cancer that grows in your body because it has been exposed to radiation. Most, if not all, the alternative treatments out there are for "home grown" cancer not "exposure" cancer. If that makes any sense. At least, that's what I've understood out of all the alternatives I've read up on... and I've done a LOT of reading over the past few months.

Carol called me a few minutes ago. She has been admitted to the hospital and assigned a room. They haven't taken her in for any of the zillion tests they are going to run yet. She sounded calm. I don't know yet if that is a good thing. I hope it is a "wait and see" calm and not a "resigned" calm.

 

[marciemi]

2 hour delay this morning due to fog.

Way behind on everything!

Late for work!

Catch you later!

 

[loribell]

Why do these things happen to good people? I'm just sick. I am so very sorry you are going through this.

Thanks for the explanation.