What is everyone doing for Thanksgiving this year ? Last year I ended my day at the outlets . They opened at midnight on Thanksgiving and had great bargains. It was packed. It was the start of Black Friday. I personally look forward to that day every years. I love bargains and like Amy I will stand for hours. This year I will be working that day for the first time . I still look forward to looking at the ads and hearing about all the adventures. Yes you meet some rude people that day but most of them are kind and helpful. All on a mission. Next year I will be back in the groove and ready to go early. Ok back to Thanksgiving ! What are we eating that day and how will we avoid temptations ? See you lighter. Joanne

Amy, I have to tell you I just love the name of this post.  Sometimes the board gets so guiet you would think there was no pulses. You are doing a great job with this posting. Please keep it up.See you lighter. Joanne

Thanks for voting. Debbie sent in a really nice story but they didn't post the stories. See you lighter. Joanne

Sorry Guys ! Life has been very hectic in the last couple of weeks. Bob is nothing but skin and bones. Hospice was here last night for over 3 hours . His care is getting harder and harder. I had to return to work this week or lose his medical insurance. Since I am on medical leave without pay the state will not pay my insurance. I got a letter last Friday stating I owe $1079 each month for September and October. I called personel and if I returned to work I would only have to pay part of it. I started back to work on Wednesday. The company has been very good to me so I am not complaining. I only have to work 2 days a week to keep my full time statis and quaify for my benifits. Debbie is staying with Bob while I work. My supervisor is letting me work every Wednesday and Friday to get my days in this month. Good news is I got a car. It is a 99 Ford Tauras. The same kind of car my son demolished in July. Debbie sent in an entry for our roof to get fixed on www.oc104.com. If you really want to help us out log on and vote for roof #20 on the Neediest Roof on Delmarva Contest. Today is the last day to vote.  I have to run but I will post again later. See you lighter. Joanne

Hi Amy & Kathy,
I've been on the quiet side.  Still check out the site daily though.  I just had my year check up with Dr. Peter's.  He
was very pleased with my progress, no complications, no more asthma, sleep apnea or high blood pressure and I've lost 123 pounds since surgery!  Yay me!
I started Christmas shopping for the kids.  I wrap as I get them to keep them from snooping.  Going to my sisters for Thanksgiving.  She's always so considerate, she asked if I needed any special dishes or foods fixed a special way.
Kathy, I'm just like you, if I stay away from the carbs, I can loose weight so I try to keep them at a minimum.  I track on
Mydailyplate.com to help keep me in check.
Amy, I hate black Friday!  No way would I go shopping, I might get arrested the first time someone snatches something out of my hands!!

Everyone take care,
Judy