Wednesday October 5th

Yes, Ella is being shown all four days of this show cluster which ends with the Nationals. I got a message from the handlers that she is in perfect condition. Since that team are perfectionists, this is not lip service. I'm just excited to see her! 

Is this an all breeds National?  Is it something that might be on tv or on-line?  If she has handlers does that mean that they will be showing instead of you? 

Yes, I am not showing her this weekend. Sadly, none of these shows are deemed TV worthy - even Sunday's which will have the greatest gathering of terriers outside of the U.K.'s Cruft's dog show. I believe Montgomery is the largest all terrier show in the world. 

204.  I know!  big sigh, chin to chest ... up 22 pounds out no longer in one-derland. 

Lots of reasons, but reasons don't make it go away.  I have been self-talking, motivating, etc., but I have GOT to get back to basics, track everything...everything!  Be more prepared, drink water religiously, sleep and walk.  Stop giving myself excuses. My walking has come to a halt with all the stressors around me. 

Hugs.  Glad you are checking in. We love you And want you to be successful.  Remember you already are.  Sending good energy. 

You will find your groove again -- justing keep swimming (channeling Dori from Finding Nemo....)

Hello gang. Busy and tired these days. Didn't weigh this morning but I'm guessing 115. Maybe 116. Continued late evening indulgences from time to time. It scares me a bit, but obviously not enough to make the necessary transition.

DH has developed a bad cold overnight, coming home early.  Hopefully it doesn't develop into a man cold. (Sorry Devon and Dave, but those things are brutal). Fortunately DH has only had ordinary colds in recent years :) but we have a lot to do so I feel extra badly for him. 

A day off for me and I'm facing a dirty house. Yuck. But it ain't getting any cleaner on its own.

Brought home my first pair of free jeans and an employee discounted (hence, affordable) gorgeous leather trimmed wool vest from a fav local designer. Had put the vest away for a Christmas purchase but with a generous discount and a $100 bill given to each employee yesterday (sales are brisk!), I decided to buy it now so I can wear it through the fall.

Also chose clothing yesterday for television modeling appearances on Friday and Saturday mornings with a visiting designer. Fun, but quite honestly, even the smallest sizes are too big for me due to generous cuts. Hence, I'm not overly excited because I don't feel my best wearing things that don't fit well. I usually wear things that are closely tailored because of my small stature. Oh well, I suppose it's good to remember I couldn't have worn the biggest size at my former weight either. Right?

Welcome to your new home Paula!  

Greetings Busy Body Maintainers

131 ang grateful. Its raining here so no painting today. Its down to the trim now. Painter says all the neighborhood Barbies (girls walking to the high school) love the house color. Will post a picture when its done.Meanwhile, sitting here enjoying coffee and gummy vitamins. 

Paula glad you could sleep well in new place, though after moving work you probably could have slept in a tree!!

Dave I hear ya on electronics and the elderly. My mom and her crazy friend have slowly lost all those abilities and I can't email anything. Of course, I have plenty of my own issues with electronics. They develop new stuff faster than I can learn it.Had my own tech fight last night trying to do gallery checks. First they wouldn't print at all then started spitting a few out completely out of order. I think our hardware is getting old and cranky and buggy. 

Well have fun at the Nationals Kairk. Hard to not have fun. I used to show in dog obedience a lot and it was mostly an excuse to go somewhere and meet up with people and party. 

Good deal on the Homecoming silliness. Everybody should take care of their silly as well as skinny.  My hubby is quite good at that. He knows every junior high joke there is and adores the movie "Idiocracy" as well as "Best in Show".     Diane S

On average, silly seems to come more naturally to males tho I definitely know some silly (in the very best sense) women.   

I could use a little more silly in my new skinny self.  Will have to think about that!