WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt 14

[granmaz]

I do have a horse. cool isn't he. I don't remember who gave it to me, but it was a gift. I would give you one, but I'm not at a high enough level. But when I get there, you can bet I'll give one to you first.

Thank you Venetia!!!

Marilyn, I'm getting really mad at my FARM!!!! I just harvested all that damn rice, and it didn't stick! I was also open to farm in another window and I think that might have been the problem, arrrgggghhhhh

my back hurts I can't harvest all that again.

Anyone here know where i can hire a day laborer for my farm?

Something is wrong with our internet connection and it keeps goping off. Trouble is I don't know that, and yesterday I harvested and ploughed when it went off and had to do it all again - twice! It happened a few other times halfway through some ploughing too. I understand your frustration.

Wow, well that's no good! We desperately need rain here. All the grass is brown everywhere. It did finally rain today for about an hour, but it was a light rain, so it didn't do much good. And it's cold here too. I had to use the heat in my car today and have shut all the windows in my house. It's only in the 50sF and only supposed to get up to 61F tomorrow. I guess we're not having a summer this year.

It is all something to do with the jetstream being far lower than it should be, so I guess that will be affecting your weather over there as well. I know that was the problem in May when we were in Florida during that awful, rainy stormy weather.

WW weigh in day, I'm down another 10 pound bracket....that is such a good feeling. Next week I should hit my first goal....I do 25 pound increments. I will feel so much better when I'm on the other side of that. I've noticed that my rings are getting looser and sliding around my fingers. I should have them made smaller everytime I hit a goal. It's a good dilemma to have.

Well done Deb. You are really going to do it this time!!

The good news is that the cellulitis is gone now in my leg. The bad news is that the wound infection is back. I have an appointment with my wound doctor on Monday. They'll have to take a culture and get me on antibiotics again. In the meantime, the leg is leaking again and getting wrapped. I'm using the compression boot again and lying flat a lot.

We go forward, we go backwards.

The sad news is that July is a hard month. July 12 was mom's birthday and July 30 is the two year anniversary of her death.

V, I know you're feeling it too...August 2 right? I'm thinking of you and sending hugs.

Sorry about that Deb. You seem to be on to it quickly so that is good. Hopefully it will all improve as your weight goes down too.

Thanks Deb...

It's just that I think that I am beginning to fall apart...

It's not that the money won't happen, but I'm running out of time on SO many things this summer that the stress has gotten to me...

I am feeling quite embarrassed by it all and I wish that things were very different...

It is essentially out of my hands... my future is in the hands of people I don't know and I am feeling very weak right now...

I've started the all too familiar feelings that people will see me as a failure and a fraud and I've worked too hard for that to happen.

Even if I get the call tomorrow - some things will work out well... others not.

It's going to take alot to recover...

Oooooooooh nooooooooo!!! Keep strong and don't go down that nasty black hole. You are special and nobody sees you as a failure at all. Your family loves you - remember that.

 

[iankh]

So where is everyone this morning? Surely you people can't be sleeping.

 

[scottishwee35]

Good Morning Everybody

I got back home last night and Ian and I had a lovely times at Invergarry and good to see our old friends who own the hotel, turn up to a beautiful hotel...

They were over the moon to find out that inspector told them that their hotel is 4 stars....wow...

Weather was mixed up and we saw lots of beautiful view with scene...

Loch lomond, loch ness lakes, Invergarry lake look like Scotland map!!!

will put photos in slide show... will show you later....

now I feel miserable as drove home with heavy raining last night... now raining is on and off...

I am going out to meet friend later so will catch up the news later...

I twisted my knee after walking up the mountains to see the view but path was lot of rocking!! very painful to walk huh...

Scottishwee35

 

[granmaz]

Welcome back Deborah. Glad you enjoyed your childfree trip, but sorry about the knee.

 

[HollyTyler]

It is all something to do with the jetstream being far lower than it should be, so I guess that will be affecting your weather over there as well. I know that was the problem in May when we were in Florida during that awful, rainy stormy weather.

Well, that sure makes sense. The good part about it is that I won't get all hot and sweaty while mowing my grass today!

Oooooooooh nooooooooo!!! Keep strong and don't go down that nasty black hole. You are special and nobody sees you as a failure at all. Your family loves you - remember that.

AND your friends too, Michelle, especially all of us here!

 

[HollyTyler]

So where is everyone this morning? Surely you people can't be sleeping.

Well, everybody knows I certainly was!

 

[HollyTyler]

Good Morning Everybody

I got back home last night and Ian and I had a lovely times at Invergarry and good to see our old friends who own the hotel, turn up to a beautiful hotel...

They were over the moon to find out that inspector told them that their hotel is 4 stars....wow...

Weather was mixed up and we saw lots of beautiful view with scene...

Loch lomond, loch ness lakes, Invergarry lake look like Scotland map!!!

will put photos in slide show... will show you later....

now I feel miserable as drove home with heavy raining last night... now raining is on and off...

I am going out to meet friend later so will catch up the news later...

I twisted my knee after walking up the mountains to see the view but path was lot of rocking!! very painful to walk huh...

Scottishwee35

Deborah, we missed you! Glad you had a nice time, but sorry about your knee. I hope it heals quickly. Great news on the 4-star rating for your friends' hotel, wow! Can't wait to see pictures! Did you see Nessie?

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Well, we're working on it. I'll let you know. We'd love to see you both! There are 3 vacations we'd like to do in the next few years. One is to Hershey. One is to Niagra Falls. One is to do a driving trip up north in Michigan, over the Mackinac Bridge, stopping at a few points of interest we both want to see, and Tyler's been dying to go to the shipwreck museum in Whitefish Point to see the bell from the Edmund Fitzgerald. Not sure what order we'll do those trips in though.

We haven't done Niagra Falls either and still want to some day...but everytime we get time off we go to DISNEY!

Whenever you do Hershey, we'll meet you....it doesn't matter if it's in the next few years. We'll be here and we'll go.

 

[HollyTyler]

We haven't done Niagra Falls either and still want to some day...but everytime we get time off we go to DISNEY!

Whenever you do Hershey, we'll meet you....it doesn't matter if it's in the next few years. We'll be here and we'll go.

Sounds good Deb!

 

[HollyTyler]

Well, I suppose I'll get busy and mow. Can't sit here any longer because the neighbor's loud rap music is irritating the heck out of me.

Then after mowing, I'll try to clean a bit. My mom told me she'd email me to let me know if she's coming or not because she remembered she's supposed to help my aunt with a garage sale this weekend. She changes her mind often about coming, but I'll still clean anyway because I really, really need to! I bought a pack of garbage bags, planning to just purge and throw out tons of stuff!

 

[HollyTyler]

I had a banana for breakfast and have lots of low point foods re-stocked again, so I think today will be a day of good food choices.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Thanks Deb...

It's just that I think that I am beginning to fall apart...

It's not that the money won't happen, but I'm running out of time on SO many things this summer that the stress has gotten to me...

I am feeling quite embarrassed by it all and I wish that things were very different...

It is essentially out of my hands... my future is in the hands of people I don't know and I am feeling very weak right now...

I've started the all too familiar feelings that people will see me as a failure and a fraud and I've worked too hard for that to happen.

Even if I get the call tomorrow - some things will work out well... others not.

It's going to take alot to recover...

Oh Chelle, it's going to be ok. You have to realize that you don't have total control and it's ok. Just let it go. This is your lesson that you need to experience.

You should feel proud of the work that you have done. It does not matter what others perceive. It only matters what you know to be true in your heart. And everyone that loves you....family and friends....know that too.

Let go of the stress....what works out will and what doesn't wasn't meant to in the first place. Accept it and let it be.

Look at all the pluses in your life and be greatful for them. Stop looking at what you don't have and still want because you probably don't need it anyway.

I know, easier said than done. I get it. You work so hard, you strive to achieve something nice and it doesn't happen for you. You have earned it and yet there is no compensation. You get so frustrated and it brings you down. Wallow in it for a day....then pick yourself up and start all over again. You're better than that, don't let it beat you.

Patience is another virtue and a good lesson. There are delays but in time I think you'll see a good end result.

As an example....I'm pretty sure that John and I lost all opportunity to build our home on our property in Delaware. We wiped ourselves out financially when mom died and we had to cover so many expenses. The economy has trashed since then and no one is lending. IndyMac has been bought out and they are holding our loan for the land and further construction. We don't have a dime left in the budget each month because of the ongoing and increasing expenses for Ray every month. We have one year left before we have to decide to put it on the market to sell. We'll never see any return on it and we'll be lucky to break even.

Oh well. Life is real. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and whenever John is able to retire now, even that's in question lately, we'll just go to Delaware and get an apartment to live in. What's the big deal. We'll probably be too old to care for a house anyway and it'll be easier to live in an apartment. We don't give up our dreams, we just make some adjustments. Life is all about compromise....there's your plan, His plan and then somewhere in the middle is reality.

You're young, attractive, intelligent, witty, charming, loyal, giving, so funny and are loved by many. You can do anything. It's time to make some lemonade.

Hugs and much love....

 

[granmaz]

Wow Deb, that was wonderful. Take note Michelle!!!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Thanks , its Aug 1st. Use July to celebrate her life.

Ok, August 1st. You'll be in my thoughts all day.

Good idea and outlook to celebrate her life.

Hope your legs get better soon.

Way to go on meeting your goal. continued success to you.

Thanks and thanks again.

and I was also joking about the wig.So no need to apologize. I'm kind of surprised that he would ask to join in. But I guess he's just looking to join the fun.

I sent him an email describing what they are signing up for when they join in on the fun. He sent me back a reply saying that his wife ONLY would be attending. Good. That's what we wanted in the first place.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Excellent! How wonderful. Just take it one mini-goal at a time. Think of it like breaking a bundle of sticks. It's impossible to break the bundle in one go, but it's very possible if you break it one stick at a time.

Great job!

Thanks....oh mighty WW guru....you are my inspiration for which I will reciprocate and buy you a bunch of fruity fatty boozy drinks.

What a great analogy!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

congrats on reaching that goal Deb

Thanks Nan. Onward and downward!



love ya

love ya back.


I would love to see that spa and soak in a tub of chocolate and eat my way out of it

Can you just imagine what that would be like!



Michelle, life is too short to worry about appearances. You are a great person and you know that. Savor what is in your daily life and the rest of it will come. And we are here for you to vent when you are feeling blue

Well said Nan and Ian and others that have contributed. We're all here for you Michelle.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb - great job on sticking with WW, and your leg problems will get better! You are doing fantastic!

Thanks Shannon. I have a system that I use and I'm getting good results. Since I weigh in on Friday....I use up all my daily points and will borrow weekly points on weekends. Then Monday and Tuesday I don't borrow any points but I use them all. On Wednesday and Thursday, just before weigh in day, I leave some daily points....between 5 and 10....that I don't use at all. It's working good so far.



Nan - relax and enjoy the race tomorrow!

GO SPEED GO!!!

I need to get over to FB to get the play by play.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

I'm happy to say that this week I lost what I had gained the week before, and I'm staying focussed and will get another small loss next week.

Yea, if I go off it's just a little and then I get right back on track. Good for you!

And Ken says hi!

Hi Ken!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Holly, I've just ignored the friend request from a co-worker in my department and she hasn't mentioned it...yet. If your co-worker does mention it, say you just use facebook for family and friends who are not nearby as a way to keep in touch with them. Since she is just down the hall from you...no need for facebook, you have face-to-face.

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I love that you have such a great solution to every problem. Way to go Jackie!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Well done Deb. You are really going to do it this time!!

I sure hope so Marilyn. It's like quitting smoking in a way...I had to try to do it a few times before it stuck!



Sorry about that Deb. You seem to be on to it quickly so that is good. Hopefully it will all improve as your weight goes down too.

From your lips to God's ears. Let's hope it's good again by September.