November 1st...D_Day..Want to join me?

[Jan_In_Maine]

Hi - I've been eating soooo much food that is totally unhealthy. I had a MacDonalds big mac at lunch last Friday .... If I never have another one it will be too soon. I also had chicken pizza on Sunday ... I ate two slices and I no longer ever want to have pizza again. Tonight we are going out (9 of us) to the local pizza hut for dinner (inexpensive and everyone likes it) ... I just want a salad.

 

I enjoy having relatives visit (my DMIL is 83, so doesn't like to cook anymore) and I work so many hours that I don't have the time to cook for a group ... so eating is way out of line this week. As of this morning I haven't gained any weight .... just trying to hang in there for Thursday's weigh-in

 

I'm getting stressed about this cruise ... I have so much to do, but no time to get it done.

 

How is everyone else doing? Jan

[cctn]

Hello Everyone - just maintaining - haven't lost an oz - haven't gained either... I know I will be eating more this weekend when we go to Reno for 3 days.

Jan - you'll have a great cruise! love reading about your preps -

Belle - Sheila - take care - will chat with everyone soon! Carol

[Belle]

Sorry I've been MIA. Busy weekend and

week. Everyday I am and will be away

from home.

 

Carol...See that we're alike. I love Ice Cream.

They sat 1/2 cup is a serving size! Who are They?

That's crazy!!LOL

We're going on NCL Sun. We haven't been on

NCL for over 10 years plus. Been doing Carnival,

Princess and Celebrity. Love Celebrity. But

NCL was going where we wanted, price was

right and got a balcony. Booked Mexico first,

then added Alaska, Lucky got, same room.

 

Where do you stay when you go to Reno.

We stay at Harrah's.

[Belle]

Jan..Their timing is wrong, meaning your

company! How can you work and get

ready for a cruise? Know what you

mean..good not to cook but eat to much

or wrong things going out. Glad you haven't

gained so far.

You leave Aug. 22 or 23? I know you

will get everything done. Never seems

like it but you will.

 

We eat out to much and I haven't lost

either. Holding my own but it's at a to high

holding number.

 

Guess Sheila is really busy with starting

her business (or getting it ready to start next year).

Miss her in here.

 

Have a good weekend you two.

[Jan_In_Maine]

Belle - I'm actually leaving Friday August 21st to go to Boston then the 22nd to go to San Juan .... All sorts of days to play tourist.

 

I'm going out to my MIL's for dinner tonight .... sure to be some sort of pasta or take out. I really want a salad. I think we are going out to dinner with my DBIL & DSIL on Friday or Saturday to celebrate our 36th anniversary. (a few days early) and talk about how my MIL is doing (she's 83 and lives alone) .... per driveway is 1/2 mile long ... its where she wants to be.

 

Didn't know Sheila was starting a business. Is it writing? I too hope she comes back soon ... miss her helpfulness (not that everyone else is isn't helpful).

 

I'm going to do a little tanning this afternoon ... I'm working in the Bangor office, so I will get home about 20 minutes earlier than usual. Nice to have a little bit of time to myself.

 

Have a great day. Jan

[cctn]

Belle - I'm actually leaving Friday August 21st to go to Boston then the 22nd to go to San Juan .... All sorts of days to play tourist.

 

I'm going out to my MIL's for dinner tonight .... sure to be some sort of pasta or take out. I really want a salad. I think we are going out to dinner with my DBIL & DSIL on Friday or Saturday to celebrate our 36th anniversary. (a few days early) and talk about how my MIL is doing (she's 83 and lives alone) .... per driveway is 1/2 mile long ... its where she wants to be.

 

Didn't know Sheila was starting a business. Is it writing? I too hope she comes back soon ... miss her helpfulness (not that everyone else is isn't helpful).

 

I'm going to do a little tanning this afternoon ... I'm working in the Bangor office, so I will get home about 20 minutes earlier than usual. Nice to have a little bit of time to myself.

 

Have a great day. Jan

 

Happy 36th Anniversary and many more!! Talk to you when I get back from Reno - Carol

[cctn]

Sorry I've been MIA. Busy weekend and

week. Everyday I am and will be away

from home.

 

Carol...See that we're alike. I love Ice Cream.

They sat 1/2 cup is a serving size! Who are They?

That's crazy!!LOL

We're going on NCL Sun. We haven't been on

NCL for over 10 years plus. Been doing Carnival,

Princess and Celebrity. Love Celebrity. But

NCL was going where we wanted, price was

right and got a balcony. Booked Mexico first,

then added Alaska, Lucky got, same room.

 

Where do you stay when you go to Reno.

We stay at Harrah's.

 

 

1/2 Cup of ice cream??? who are they kidding?! heehee!! now I can ONE scoop, but it has to be a full and FAT thick ONE scoop! We have been staying in Sparks at the Marriotts - Fairfield Inn... not fancy but I get my points -- I will actually get one night free cuz of points - then when we go to Hawaii in Nov, we will be staying at the Marriotts Courtyard in Waikiki so more points for me. Everyone have a good weekend and glad we all have cruises to look forward to. I also miss Sheila - good luck to her and wish her success!

Carol

[Belle]

Will be away for a few days in Reno.

So will one of you start the weigh-in

thread please. Thank You.

 

Carol your there now but we go Sunday,

I bet you leave then. Hope you won.

When do you go to Hawaii? How long?

We were there in March on a cruise on

Princess. Had a good time.

 

Jan wanted to wish you a Bon Voyage.

You leave when we're coming home.

Have a great time.

Did you survive the company? Are you

getting everything done?

 

We've been visiting friends all weekend.

Had a good time but to much food each day.

 

Have a good week everyone.

[Jan_In_Maine]

Belle - have a wonderful time. Hope you have a nice break.

 

I'm sure that one of us will start the thread ... I should be around on Thursday .... we leave Friday morning for Boston.

 

Two of the relatives left Friday and two others will be here until Monday afternoon. Its been wonderful seeing eveyone. I'm hoping that I can get a little bit of sleep before we leave. Don't want to start our vacation tired.

 

My DS (Stephen - 25) called on Friday and said that we are going to be grandparents .... my first grandbaby .... I am so excited ... they will be great parents. Also the reality of it is setting in ... she was to begin on her masters and DS was talking about going back to college .... I need to keep my mouth shut and support them .... I hope they can figure out a way to do everything they would like to do ... I don't know how to explain my thoughts so this is sort of jumbled .... I so much want this grandchild. Now I just need to figure out what I want to be called!

 

Time to get moving this morning - Jan

[WeirdEyes]

HEY! HEY! HEY! :D

 

Look who the cat drug in! LOL

 

I've been such an awful friend to all of you. I've only been on CC a few times lately and haven't checked in. I have scanned the posts and hope I didn't miss anything important.

 

Jan ~ You are leaving for a cruise this weekend and the Southern Caribbean to boot on the great Adventure of the Seas. Just call me Miss Jealous! I know you're going to have a great time!

 

Belle ~ Hey sweetie! How have you been? How's your mother? You booked another cruise also. Y'all are all leaving me behind. :( I was looking at a cruise pamphlet we got in the mail this week and John saw me and said, "Don't even think about it!" Sigh. At least I have my Scotland trip to look forward to. We leave 5 weeks from today. Whoo! Hoo!

 

Shielda ~ Glad you found us over here on this thread. This one is a lot easier to keep up with than the other since there are fewer posters on here. We used to have a few more, but they've been MIA for a while now.

 

Corkey ~ I'm starting a virtual assistant business. I'm currently an administrative assistant that also does technical writing, marketing, desktop publishing, and accounting. I'm the assistant to the president of our company. He is retiring and the business will close on June 30, 2010. I've been here for 10 years and love it! I will miss my co-workers and my boss. He's such a great guy. That is one reason why I decided to start my own business as I'm not sure if I can "break in" a new boss. LOL I'll be working from home doing all of the same things I do now, but as a freelancer. I'll market to local businesses and nationwide. I am currently working on my website, which has been very time consuming and that is why I haven't been on here very much. Now, aren't you sad you asked? LOL

 

My ankle is doing very good. I still have moments of pain or stiffness, but I work them out. I'm still doing the physical therapy at home, but am finally back at the gym full-time. Unfortunately, my hiatus from exercise has caused some weight gain and I'm having a time getting it off. Let me tell you, maintaining your ideal weight is H-A-R-D!

 

I promise to be better at checking in with my girls. I hope you and your families are all doing well. :)

 

Hugs,

Sheila

[Jan_In_Maine]

We've headed out for the cruise --- See everyone on the 31st. All the best. Jan

[Belle]

Been back from Reno since Friday,

sorry I haven't posted sooner.

 

Hope Jan is having a good cruise

and the weather isn't affecting her.

In case your reading, thanks for starting

the weigh-in thread.

 

Carol..How was your trip to Reno?

We had fun but no big winnings for us.

We sure had hot weather..99's and 100!

Glad everything has AC.

 

Sheila..So glad your ankle is doing better.

Know your happy to be back at the gym.

Your trip to Scotland is takes the place

of your cruise. It's a vacation!

How's your home business planning coming

along?

 

Mother is doing as good as expected. Still

Doc app.'s and blood tests. Now some Doc app.'s

for my husband. Next should be ME! (don't want to)

 

Our cruise in three weeks. I feel so lucky.

Want to keep traveling as long as we can.

Never know what the next year will bring.

[Belle]

Sure been slow here!

Know Jan's away but think

she's back now..today?

 

Welcome home Jan..how was the

cruise? Tell us about it? Hope you

didn't get rough weather.

 

Sheila you still busy with starting

your business? Ankle much better?

 

Carol where are you? Doing alright.

 

Hope after summer this thread gets busier.

Miss you all.

 

Keep wondering where Donna, Carolyn and

Baby are. That they keep away because

of being busy and not any health issues with

them or families. Keep in touch you three!!

[cctn]

Hi Belle = been here - busy - no weight loss but no gain so that's good -

when I eat a lot one day, I try to cut back the next.

 

SHeila - thank you for telling me what you are doing - I admire your talent --

 

Hope Jan had a nice cruise!!

 

Belle, Reno is about 3 hrs from us - we had a nice time when we went 2 weeks ago. WE don't gamble much as the smoke in the casinos bother my eyes and hubby's too. We had dinner at the ATlantis Seafood Buffet Fri night - and then we just roamed around the next day - hubby went to the gun show cuz he loves looking at camping and fishing gear ... we also stopped at Cabela's - always love that place. We went to Scheels in Sparks...boy! is that impressive! I have never seen anything like that before! humongous and all full of sports things - everything relating to every sports on earth!

 

Last weekend we went to Long Beach to visit with relatives. On Sat we drove 80 miles to Temecula to gather with my Cruisers from CA Thread folks - the southern branch - we had a very nice lunch and met with folks we have been chatting with for over 2 yrs - it was so much fun. Our nor-cal goup haS met twice in Tracy already for lunches. On our way home Sun, we visited with our niece in Valencia so it was a very nice weekend.

 

While in Long Beach, they had the Beatles Festival at the Queen Mary - couldn't get in, the parking was awful so we just skipped it. I love the Beatles and have all their original LP's, CD's and all my Beatle things from the 60's when they first invaded the USA! yes, I saw them at Candlestick too - couldn't hear them from all the screaming of the fans!

 

This weekend we stayed in and had the AC on full blast - it was so hot!

But next weekend, we will go to Fresno for some BBQ's that friends have invited us to.

 

Hope all are doing well - Carol

[Jan_In_Maine]

I'm back and don't know if I want to step on a scale!! We had wonderful weather and a great time. I'll post more later. Jan

[cctn]

I'm back and don't know if I want to step on a scale!! We had wonderful weather and a great time. I'll post more later. Jan

 

 

Welcome Home !! can't wait to hear all about your cruise!! As long as you had a good time, the scale #'s will go down later - for now, just think of the good times and be happy! Carol

[WeirdEyes]

Hey Belle, Jan & Carol! :D

 

I'm glad that y'all are keeping the tread going. I've been really horrible at keeping in touch.

 

My website development is taking up all of my time right now. It is a lot harder than I thought it would be. However, I am learning a new skill and I love that. I enjoy being creative.

 

Jan ~ Glad to hear you had a good cruise. How did you like the Adventure?

 

Belle ~ You must live close to Reno since you guys go there quite a bit. I hope your Mother is doing well. When are you cruising again?

 

Carol ~ How is everything going with you?

 

We leave 3 weeks from today for Scotland and I am so excited! I've already started organizing my clothes. LOL

 

Take care,

Sheila

[Jan_In_Maine]

Just a quick post. We had a wonderful time --- met all sorts of people who I'd love to keep in touch with.

 

We had 2 carry on's and 2 suitcases ---- which for the first time I cross packed ... good thing too as one suitcase went to Shanghi China for the week. Left Boston on a Saturday and our suitcase showed up the next Friday ... It was a mess ---- but we worked around it and RCCL was wonderful to us. (we did NOT book flights through them --- but they kep in touch with the airlines all week, and gave us free laundry, etc. I'm really impressed!).

 

I'm going to have to write them. Jan

[Belle]

Was quiet here!

 

Jan glad you had a great cruise.

To lose a suitcase. That's terrible.

We cross pack to just in case.

Aren't you glad you did? You were

lucky to get them back and to have help tracking.

You didn't hit any bad weather?

Telll us how everything was, what you did.

 

Sheila we miss you when your so busy.

Glad your business is coming along,

I mean learning it.

Three weeks till you leave for Scotland.

How long will you be gone? How's your ankle?

 

Carol you sure keep busy doing all these

different trips. That's good, keeps you happy

and healthy and young! lol

When you were in Long Beach, you weren't

far from Torrance. That's where I went to

High School.

[GAPeachessweety]

Just popping in for a quick shout out to Belle. She is on our Hawaii cruise with us. Was skimming the list of threads looking for the weight watchers and spotted Belle's name.

 

*waving hi to Belle*

 

You guys seem very encouraging and I learned something new. Cross packing. It seems like a no-brainer but I've never thought about it. Thanks.

[Belle]

Waving to Peach...Nice of you to

drop in. Sorry took so long to say

Hi back.

 

Jan..You all rested up from your cruise?

What an ordeal. It's a miracle you got

evey thing back. Did your clothes have

a good time in China?

 

Sheila..Sorry your so busy but glad your

enjoying it. Not to close to Reno, we

try to go once a year.

Have a great time in Scotland. Say hello

to your friends from me.

We leave on our cruise this Sunday.

Mother is doing alright. Think more memory

loss but know she's taken care while we're gone.

 

Carol..Are are you doing? Where did you go for

holiday weekend? We stayed home. Visited

my mother a few times and ate out to much!

 

Everyone have a good week.

[cmjaffe]

Haven't posted since "forever" it seems.

I've been lurking and trying to get back on track w/no results....

the last kicker was being very "good" and seeing the scale go up instead of stalling or down. Nothing seems to be working. Previously MDs would blame it on getting over 50 .... love it since I'm "only 51". In the past I was always able to get the scale to move a bit. Talk about frustration. Well the last straw was when we got back from DC on 8/24. The scale was higher ... ok we did have some Chinese which I wasn't usually used to eating but we walked alot and I drank alot of water. So I decided to finally "get with the program". A week later the scale went up about 10 lbs. Also realized I wasn't having the hot flashes for a few weeks so got in touch w/gyn. Originally told "can't get an appt until 10/31.. yeah right no way. He (and his secy) were on vacation so I had to wait until 8/31. Well at 7PM that monday they made an appoint for ultrasound Wednes PM and Thursday to follow up w/MD. Results weren't "good" got 3 options... as I knew I've got fibroids. 1st hysterectomy, 2nd another procedure that would hopefully prevent things from getting worse and 3rd wait and see hoping things would shrink w/menopause but instructed to get MRI on Weds. Do that then wait forever for "the call". Finally get the call and it's we don't think it's malignant "but" when are we booking the hysterectomy. Got our annual family holiday in Hawaii over Xmas that "I live for" (which I mentioned to MD prior) so I ask can it wait till Jan and then I find out "can't do it before anyway since I'm booked"... great. Seems like one fibroid is almost 5inches and things are a mess. THings stretched out the size of a small basketball. Wonderful Libby's saying "Mom can the get rid of a bit of your belly jiggle if you're having surgery anyway?" I kind of thought about that too since I asked about scar (not that I'm terribly vain). Also told recoup could be 6 weeks. I really don't have that to spare with both kids in school now (and also my "luck" with recouping from surgeries in general).

After the MRI my finger is so swollen I can't wear my wedding ring... it's never been this bad EVER (and I've been only a few lbs heavier in my life). I'm wondering if it's even worth trying to diet since this thing is still growing and probably weighs at least 8+ lbs. The crazy thing is I saw MD in December asking about it and he was so busy saying it's the same as 2 years ago. Boy things got worse in about 5 months... and he's not rushing. I thought I was out of the woods for things growing since it's been 7ish since TOM.

Thanks for letting me vent.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Carolyn

[cctn]

Carolyn: How are you feeling now? You can vent anytime and sorry I haven't been on for a while- but we are here for you.

Jan: saw you on the other thread where Lois posted her pics - she's a beautiful lady and we have into each other on some Celebrity threads .

Sheila: I know you are busy - take care and don't work too hard!

Belle: been trying to keep busy with my friends, & Classmates who try to get together as often as possible - we are having a lunch this Sat in Rio Vista - do you know the area?

HI GAPeach - please come in more often -

I will also try to - no weight loss, but good news is, no weight gain -- I know I have lost just a little bit from my midrift cuz one of my tshirts is just a little teeny tiny big looser than when I wore it last, which was 2 months ago. Slow Slow process! Corkey Carol

[cctn]

Does anyone watch Dancing With The Stars?

lately I've also been watching a lot of HGTV and the realtor on the Bravo channel.

Carol

[Belle]

Just wanted to say Hello.

Got back today, visited Mother,

ate dinner out and then just

been relaxing. Now the computer.

(New One)

 

Start putting things away and

washing clothes tomorrow.

Wonderful! Really what I want to do!

Yeah right!

Someone is in my cabin now! I want to be there.

 

Had a great time. Alaska is Beautiful!

Mexico was HOT!

 

Carolyn sorry you have problems but good

to hear from you. Glad you have Hawaii

to look forward to before surgery. To bad

you can't have it before and then feel better for trip.

But that is always how things happen.

 

 

Carol glad your enjoying life and doing things with

your friends. What school did you go to? Nice you

keep in touch.

 

Sheila is still in Scotland? If so hope she's having

FUN!

 

Jan where are you. You didn't talk while I was gone.

I don't want to lose this thread. Like you all to much.

Need your help in losing!

 

Hope we keep more in touch here.

I really need to lose some weight here.

Afraid to weigh tomorrow..I ate to MUCH!