WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt 16

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Wow! The thread has been a bit busy this week, but I'm all caught up.

Michelle, here's some hugs for you and your friends.

Holly - sounds like you've been having some fun. Keep it up! All of us married folk are living vicariously through you


Hi Everybody!

We had a great time in Vancouver checking out the Olympic celebration sites. Since it was a last minute impulse to go, we did not have tickets to any events, but we were able to check out almost all the free "celebration sites". Saw the Olympic cauldron in daytime and nighttime, saw the Olympic rings glowing golden (they are gold on the days Canada won gold medals, and other days, they are in Olympic colours). The girls met a Canadian gold medalist from the Beijing summer Olympics and touched the medal. Kaleigh tried driving a bobsleigh in a simulator game. We saw Americans, Germans, Russians, Czechs, Estonias, and Swiss people proudly wearing their countries colours; and of course, tons of Canadians.
At the Swiss pavilion we saw 2 old guys playing the Swiss wooden long horns. I don't know the proper name, but I was surprised how beautiful they sound. We all got to do a biatholon simulator.
Overall a fun time. The girls were great walking all over to see things. And we got to drive home today on Kaleigh's birthday. My baby is now 5 years old. Shaelyn is away tonight at a Brownie's sleepover, and Kaleigh is sleeping in the top bunk (Shaelyn's spot) and is very proud of herself.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KALEIGH!!!!!

I think Epcot gives a great picture of a lot of countries in a short time. After all the people working in the countries come from 'their' country that they are working in. The clothes they wear might be a little OTT as far as their national dress goes and the scenery might be miniaturised and plastic in places, but the rest you see is pretty good. I guess you don't see Russians, Estonians, Czechs and Swiss there though!!! But if there was a Swiss Pavilion at Epcot I bet they would have the alpinehorns there!!! If a Swiss Pavilion isn't in Switzerland then it can't be completely real can it, wherever it is???

They'd have to build another Matterhorn in Florida... & sell Toblerones...

This has been a very busy week, that started badly with Presidents Day but ended on a more balanced note.

I'm still trying to get Sukie's health insurance straightened out. I enrolled him for benefits, but Blue Cross Blue Shield is still showing him as cancelled and just rejected the claim for the physical he had on Monday. No one in HR can give me any estimate as to when Blue Cross will make the correction in their system.

Meanwhile I found out from my physical that I have abnormally low cholesterol, which considering that it's the bad cholesterol is good.

Now the bad news is that my good cholesterol (HDL) is much too low and is getting serious. The doctor offered me three alternatives of treatment. One meant even more aerobic exercise than I have now, which is not going to happen. I don't have enough hours in the day. Another was taking 500mg of Niacin everyday, and possibly living with hot flashes. The third was having red wine everyday.

Guess which one I chose? I have now started to have red wine with my dinner every night. I wonder if I can get the doctor to write me a prescription? I wonder if I could then use my health spending account to buy wine?

I like wine, but typically I have only about 3 glasses a year. I'm not used to having it daily.

Today we have to go off in search of slightly cheaper red wine, or a few dollars cheaper than from my local wine merchant.

I actually don't really like having wine every night, I'd prefer Diet Coke. I'm also not used to the effects of wine every night. I'm finding that I'm a bit more relaxed than I tend to be. That's probably a good thing.

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Facebook is interesting. I joined a group for people who grew up in my neighborhood in the 50's and 60's. I got a note from someone that I was in Public School (grade school) with, who also friended me.

I seem to recall that he was a bully and a bit of a jerk.

I find it so hard when someone wants to "catch up." Our paths diverged sharply after public school which ended in June 1967. We went to different junior highs, high schools and universities.

Maybe I should just tell him that I think he looks hot for his age. That might terminate any questions.

Hot flashes aren't too bad during the winter... (this coming from someone who's been in shorts for weeks...)

& your "looks hot for his age" might backfire on you...

Signing off for a week now. A little peace for you all. I'll be very busy onboard looking for Handsome Daniel etc!!!!!!!

Byee, have a good week.

Why don't I feel bad for her?

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly - I'd give you dating tips, but somehow, I don't think my tips would work.

Well, thanks anyway!

On second thought, it just might work because, after all, they'd be tips on getting men, does it matter who is using them?

 

[HollyTyler]

So I'm having a late lunch at Tim Horton's, using their free WiFi, and when I logged onto my Yahoo mail I was automatically taken to Yahoo Canada! I know Tim Horton's was started in Canada, but was surprised it would take me to Yahoo Canada.

 

[HollyTyler]

Must leave Tim Horton's so I'll stop EATING DONUTS!

Comcast scheduled somebody to come look at my cable/internet next FRIDAY. No TV or internet for that long......I just might no alternative other than resorting to cleaning my house!

Later folks!

 

[iankh]

I'm all on my own this eveining Sukie is working

I'm just about to have a veggie burger, pop-in the blu ray Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and have my glass of "medicine" for today.

Anyone want to join me?

 

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Well...if you had called me earlier...

 

[iankh]

Happy Purim!

Don't know what Purim is?

Well, it's a Jewish festival holiday that is on the exact same level as Chanukah. However Chanukah gets more attention because it has calendar proximity with Christmas.

It is a holiday where children dress up in costume and little girls especially like to dress up as Queen Esther, though sometime they might dress up as the rather tartier Queen Vashti (we all know what sort of life those little girls are headed to! Probably penthouse apartments and mink coats!)

However both holidays are about equal in importance.

It is perhaps a bit more merry and boisterous than Chanukah and is a holiday where you are supposed to get drunk.

To quote from the site Judaism 101:

"We are also commanded to eat, drink and be merry. According to the Talmud, a person is required to drink until he cannot tell the difference between "cursed be Haman" and "blessed be Mordecai," though opinions differ as to exactly how drunk that is. A person certainly should not become so drunk that he might violate other commandments or get seriously ill. In addition, recovering alcoholics or others who might suffer serious harm from alcohol are exempt from this obligation."

To read more about Purim:

http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday9.htm




Happy Purim!










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[EllaEnchanted]

HAPPY PURIM IAN


HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY KALEIGH


HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY SOPHIA


HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY SPEED


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Good Morning Cruising Ship of Thieves.....

Did I forget anyone celebrating something right now?

It's a beautiful sunny day here today....brisk and chilly, but bright and sunny.

Starting tonight and for the remainder of the week we're due to have sleet, snow and ice storms and showers. Yuck! Better enjoy today.

The only plans we have is going grocery shopping. Me and John are both going so that I get all good things in the house. I'm starting back serious tomorrow....going to play the numbers game again and keep it right. I've been on program and tracking, I've just been going over with wrong food choices. I have not been exercising on the bike because I got a flare up of my lower back arthritis. I think it's from pushing too hard on the bike. So it's gone now and I'll be back to doing the bike again this week, but so much less agressively. I just can't push myself....my body won't let me anymore. I really hope to get healthy enough to overcome that one day. It's just not yet today.

One thing I have learned from quitting smoking is that you have to try, try and try again until it sticks. One day it will. Don't stop trying. I'm approaching my weight loss the same way.

Venetia, you said it best when you said that quitting smoking is easier....you just stop doing it. But you can't just stop eating. You still have to do it, but you have to do it differently. And the temptation to fall back into old habits remains strong. I get it now.

It just means that I have to try harder. I need to reach my goals. Setbacks aside, I need to get there eventually. My health is at risk. It's important. I don't have a choice anymore. I need to keep trying.

It's not easy. It's very hard....especially being inactive. If I could offset one with the other it would be more helpful. Meaning, burn more calories, eat more calories....but I have too many physical issues that do not allow me to push hard trying to exercise. I have to learn my limitations and work within those boundaries. It's trial and error everyday.

It's going to take a long time to get there, but I'm not giving up. It's a good thing I'm stubborn and I have a lot of fight in me. I'm going to need it.

The other thing I have is all of you. That's what made the difference with my success in quitting smoking. That's what will make the difference with my weight loss issues. Thanks friends for all of your encouragement and support. It really does help. Hugs.

 

[HollyTyler]

I'm all on my own this eveining Sukie is working

I'm just about to have a veggie burger, pop-in the blu ray Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and have my glass of "medicine" for today.

Anyone want to join me?

I would have loved to! Just a short 4 hour drive.

 

[gydell]

Hang in there Deb! It is hard - I sure know that. I am trying to maintain but gaining and losing the same 10 pounds. Set your goal so we can all be slim and fit for Alaska. Then we can have another group - the Best Losers!!!

 

[HollyTyler]

Ian, I'm all for a holiday where you're SUPPOSED to get drunk, very cool! HAPPY PURIM! Drink up!


Deb, I know how hard this is for you, I recently reached my all time highest weight ever and am having trouble getting motivated to do anything about it. You, however, have done so well, I know you'll be back on track before too long. You can do it, we're all here behind you. We all love you and will be rooting for you.

 

[gydell]

We saw Percy Jackson this weekend - also Shutter Island. Loved them!

 

[HollyTyler]

We saw Percy Jackson this weekend - also Shutter Island. Loved them!

Oh, I really wanted to see Percy Jackson this weekend while Tyler was gone, but the budget didn't allow. It looks so good! Next time he goes to his dad's I'll be able to see it for sure.

I've never heard of Shutter Island, but glad you enjoyed them both!

 

[HollyTyler]

I just got an email from Ingrid, one of my co-workers, telling me we're supposed to get 10 INCHES of snow overnight! Woohoo!!!! With no TV, of course I haven't been watching the news, so I hadn't heard anything. Could be another snow day! FINGERS CROSSED!!!!!! Of course, I'll go check weather.com first before getting excited.

 

[HollyTyler]

OK, she over reacted. It's not even a storm warning, just a storm watch, and says we have a possibility of the storm, but it's not imminent. In our neck of the woods, that usually means we'll get a few inches, but not enough to be any big deal. Not like last time when they were talking ab out the storm coming for DAYS ahead of time. Oh well.....I'll be happy if it's enough to build a snowman or go sledding after work tomorrow.

 

[Tink rules]

Happy Purim!

Don't know what Purim is?

Well, it's a Jewish festival holiday that is on the exact same level as Chanukah. However Chanukah gets more attention because it has calendar proximity with Christmas.

It is a holiday where children dress up in costume and little girls especially like to dress up as Queen Esther, though sometime they might dress up as the rather tartier Queen Vashti (we all know what sort of life those little girls are headed to! Probably penthouse apartments and mink coats!)

However both holidays are about equal in importance.

It is perhaps a bit more merry and boisterous than Chanukah and is a holiday where you are supposed to get drunk.

To quote from the site Judaism 101:

"We are also commanded to eat, drink and be merry. According to the Talmud, a person is required to drink until he cannot tell the difference between "cursed be Haman" and "blessed be Mordecai," though opinions differ as to exactly how drunk that is. A person certainly should not become so drunk that he might violate other commandments or get seriously ill. In addition, recovering alcoholics or others who might suffer serious harm from alcohol are exempt from this obligation."

To read more about Purim:

http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday9.htm




Happy Purim!










.

My calendar has it down as next week... Is my cutel little puppy dog/kitty cat calendar that the QM got me for my oh so Christian holiday of Xmas wrong???

& is this were we get the good pastries???

 

[Tink rules]

HAPPY PURIM IAN


HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY KALEIGH


HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY SOPHIA


HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY SPEED


​

Good Morning Cruising Ship of Thieves.....

Did I forget anyone celebrating something right now?

It's a beautiful sunny day here today....brisk and chilly, but bright and sunny.

Starting tonight and for the remainder of the week we're due to have sleet, snow and ice storms and showers. Yuck! Better enjoy today.

The only plans we have is going grocery shopping. Me and John are both going so that I get all good things in the house. I'm starting back serious tomorrow....going to play the numbers game again and keep it right. I've been on program and tracking, I've just been going over with wrong food choices. I have not been exercising on the bike because I got a flare up of my lower back arthritis. I think it's from pushing too hard on the bike. So it's gone now and I'll be back to doing the bike again this week, but so much less agressively. I just can't push myself....my body won't let me anymore. I really hope to get healthy enough to overcome that one day. It's just not yet today.

One thing I have learned from quitting smoking is that you have to try, try and try again until it sticks. One day it will. Don't stop trying. I'm approaching my weight loss the same way.

Venetia, you said it best when you said that quitting smoking is easier....you just stop doing it. But you can't just stop eating. You still have to do it, but you have to do it differently. And the temptation to fall back into old habits remains strong. I get it now.

It just means that I have to try harder. I need to reach my goals. Setbacks aside, I need to get there eventually. My health is at risk. It's important. I don't have a choice anymore. I need to keep trying.

It's not easy. It's very hard....especially being inactive. If I could offset one with the other it would be more helpful. Meaning, burn more calories, eat more calories....but I have too many physical issues that do not allow me to push hard trying to exercise. I have to learn my limitations and work within those boundaries. It's trial and error everyday.

It's going to take a long time to get there, but I'm not giving up. It's a good thing I'm stubborn and I have a lot of fight in me. I'm going to need it.

The other thing I have is all of you. That's what made the difference with my success in quitting smoking. That's what will make the difference with my weight loss issues. Thanks friends for all of your encouragement and support. It really does help. Hugs.

Ok... So... I want you to take a moment and think of where you were 1 year ago today....

Remember that???

Good... Now... look at where you are currently...

See a difference???

Just think how you would feel if you hadn't come this far...

And you HAVE!!!

Take a deep breath and remember this is a journey (and lots of us are on it with you... ) not a destination...

You ARE doing great!!! Keep it going!!!! You can do it!!!!

 

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OK, she over reacted. It's not even a storm warning, just a storm watch, and says we have a possibility of the storm, but it's not imminent. In our neck of the woods, that usually means we'll get a few inches, but not enough to be any big deal. Not like last time when they were talking ab out the storm coming for DAYS ahead of time. Oh well.....I'll be happy if it's enough to build a snowman or go sledding after work tomorrow.

We're supposed to get a couple of coastal storms this week... starting tomorrow night... not sure what is going to happen... "Too early to tell" I keep hearing... but I know we're due for a big one before this is all over...

 

[Tink rules]

So... I'm off the muscle relaxants... (hoping for a long time...)

The flareup has calmed down... hoping it stays that way... lets see how I do sleeping this week.

going to do what I can around the house but not push too much...

My brother just left here with the two kids... They had a great time at camp for the weekend and Grammy made them all Choclate Chip cookies to take home...

& UNSOLICITED... Will told me he loved me... (as if I didn't know it...) but I've always let the kids say it on their own terms - my dad used to bug you until you cringed...(I guess he was looking for love that just wasn't really there...)

I was going to take out the board I saved from the Condo (it was part of the door jam) that all the kids have their heights done on, but I didn't want to embarrass him infront of Jason, his friend... but Will came out with it on his own announcing he had indeed grown since last time and I had to measure him... (and then Jason jumped up and we added him to the board too... It's an open invite measuring board...)

 

[iankh]

A storm is coming tonight. We're supposed to get 10 inches/25.5 cm of snow.