THURSDAY ROLL CALL

Since I live 15 minutes from the hospital I take advantage of using the gym. When I first started to exercise I walked 6 days a week, that was it for quite some time.  One of my neighbors and I would go on the trail together and the 30-45 minute walks went quickly. Now I'm only at the gym 3 days a week and sometimes use the resistance bands we got before surgery at home. I will also sometimes do the floor exercises at home while watching television. The more you exercise the better you will feel. I'm so looking forward to spring and no snow on the ground so I can get back out there and walk.  It is such a freeing(is there such a word?) feeling. What I like about the support group meetings is that you can hear what others are going thru so you don't feel alone in your journey. Sometimes we learn by the mistakes of others. How cool is that?

I had my first support group meeting last night and it went well.  I met some people who had surgery around the time I did so that was great.  It was awesome to see some many people there who are 'success' stories in person.  I can't wait to be a success story!  The topic was about plateau's which I haven't really had yet....but good info for the future. 

On another positive note I found a yarn store on the way to my SG meetings so I am soooo happy.  There isn't a 'good' yarn store by me - so this is exciting for me!  I am having a hard time figuring out what to knit because I really want to make myself something - but don't' know what size to make and figure when I am done with it I won't be that size anymore anyway!

At work today...I have presentations with 6th graders today.  We are talking about assertiveness vs. aggressiveness.  Should be fun!

Happy Dee Day!

Hi Natalie , were you the pretty dark haired girl  exercising her hands (knitting) at the Silver Cross support meeting last night?  Our Carol was there too, I saw a couple of women that had surgery the same day as me, 12/02/09. The weight losses were amazing, It reinforces my willpower, this just has to work for me too.

I was knitting!  Thank you for the compliment too...

I was wondering if anyone was there, but I didn't want to go around asking people.  Next month we will have to meet.  We will have to make a plan that day.

...you have lost so much already, keep it up!

Hi Natalie, if I had known you were there I would have tried to meet you too! Norma actually found me....I was the Carol that came in after everyone introduced themselves. We had to wait for Hans since he didn't know where the meeting was being held. Maybe we'll get to meet next time. See you then!

I thought you would be there!  We have to make a plan next time to meet.

Thank you so much!

Good Morning Dave and the Entire Illinois Board.

I never did post yesterday, but I did lurk. Dave, you want to swim in 30' water, and roll around in the snow, naked? Hmmm is there a pattern here?

Nancy and Crystal, have loads of fun at work this morning. I went down to 3 days a wee****il fall. So, I am home until Monday.

Monica, did you start on your Bus. Math class yet?

Lucy, You are lucky to be able to take off and go on vacation in Feb. You will love the warmth.

I put in 3 days of H$%$ this week. I really think people are coming out of the woodwork. I know I entered at least 20 new clients this week and a bunch of shutoffs. I really don't see it getting better, with new layoffs happening. For those of us that are working, I guess we really shouldn't complain.

DH took off today and tomorrow. He has decided he really needs to finish the apartment that he has been working on since June. I guess someone wants to see it for immediate rental. Oh well, I have been trying to get him to fini**** since October. For some reason, he really has procrastinated and it is time to get it done!  I know he wants me to drop everything and help him, but I have plans for  this weekend, and it doesn't include wall papering.

Stay warm and safe.

Hugs

Lisa

Lisa,
Good for you and have a great time NOT wallpapering!

Good morning Dave and the rest of Illinois!

Dave, you would fit right in in Rock City!  Our neighbor has a hot tub outside and he, my husband and the kids all love to sit in the hot tub, roll in the snow, repeat...........  NOT ME!!!!  I am always cold so it is hot tub only for me and only in temps above freezing.  None of them do any of this nekkid though.......don't give them any ideas!

I am working today then home for a nice steak dinner.  Tomorrow, Riley (2) is coming out and we are all looking forward to having her smiling face around.  We will keep the dog locked up this time to avoid any problems.  She has not been out to spend the night since the dog bit her and she wound up in the hospital with infection last November.

Dee, have a great birthday tomorrow!  Enjoy your time out, you deserve it!

Last night, I tried a new recipe for Chicken Divan, but it needs tweaking before I share it.  It was good, but I think it had too much fat and was too rich.  My stomach was upset for hours after dinner.  I will be working on it and when I figure it out, I will let you all know.

Last night, I rode the bike my usual 12 miles at avg. 23 mph for about 35 minutes, then I put the chicken dish together, then decided to get back on the bile while it was in the oven.  I did an additional 6 miles!  That was pretty cool!

Lucy, Have fun on your trip and bring back some warmth for the rest of us please.

Everyone else, have a magical day!