12/10/18, Monday

Greetings Busy People

155 today. Not good. Plus I have a doctor apt so it will get recorded into history. Yuck.

DianeO good for you for consecutive dog walks. DH usually takes Tesla because she pulls so hard on the leash - like I am being dragged along by a 13 lb dog! Someday I must teach her not to do that. Hope DC feels better soon to resume walks. But I guess he faces the hip thing next. Being older has its benefits (like retirement) but there are the ever lurking health issues. I do love being post menopause and Paula hope you get through it well.

Welcome back Ann. What a great week you had.You will drop the party pounds in no time.

Peps, so love that tattoo. What a great tribute to Jackson.

I was at the gallery all afternoon and we had Christmas party and caroling. Lots of people showed up and it was really LOUD. Since I had to remain at the sales desk I almost felt trapped. Kind of claustrophobic. But it was fun. The town of Trinidad is sort of a fishing village and they parade Santa Claus around in a boat on a trailer. But it was pouring rain when we closed up and I was glad to get home and eat a dinner of ham and beans. Comforting on a cold rainy night. The sun is out now which is good since a week of rain is predicted.

BB glad your DH will be home now and hope the new job goes well.

Lots to do today yet here I sit with my coffee. Errands, housework, gallery matters and dog snuggling. Those are my missions today. Diane S

Good Morning All , Im making posting a first priority this morning before the day ensues - another busy one. Tis the season. Im back in our city home till after work tommorrow then will be driving DH's new "toy" back up to the farm - where it will live. He decided to buy a 30 year old camo Land Rover so he can go 4 wheel driving etc. Having driven them most of his army career, its a vehicle he is comfortable in. Same however cant be said for me. I am 5ft4 and literally can not get into the seats as the bottom edge of the vehicle is close to my waist height. Add to that no Power Steering and a VERY solid heavy vehicle plus no Air conditioning. Its agricultural to say the least. I had the joy? after I finished helping the boys concrete on Sunday morning of driving it back 4 hrs to the city to be registered. It needed to go to one of the guys at the car club to be checked over so I could register it in their club. It means the road registration goes down as a classic vehicle and cost changes from $600+ to $150 per year. It was a noisy and hot trip down - temps close to 100 - windows and front vents only cooling - drove through a summer thunderstorm - 3 dogs in the back who where not happy - safe to say Mum wasnt either.... The only way I can get into the vehicle is to upturn a laundry powder bucket and use it as a step. It has a piece of string on it so I can then pull it back into the vehicle. It got a few laughs thats for sure. Here is a picture of the "beast" - I will be driving it as little as possible.

Had a lovely evening with my goddaughter and her girls. Went down to see them for Christmas and we had dinner. They are growing up so fast and a true joy. It made me feel old to see her with a 5 yr old and a 2.5 yr old - I first held her when she was only 3 hours old and now she is an amazing mum. Very proud

Have work today then catching up with friend for dinner. Her sister is here from interstate and I havent seen her for over a year - will be nice. We are going to Thai

I need to go back and catch up on everyones news which I will try and do so today. Work has been crazy busy in the leadup to Christmas. Why does everyone panic when we have a few days holiday. The shopping centres are silly manic at present as are the supermarkets. Its almost like they think a supermarket will never open again when in reality - it is closed over here for ONE DAY. I try to stay away from the chaos as much as possible.

Have a wonderful day all :)

Shirley

Weight 124 something due to pizza, and my digestive system is uncomfortable like Shel. I'm also depressed today after a bad day with DH yesterday. Here's hoping for a brighter mood and less weight tomorrow.

BB, do what your gut tells you to do. I took 3 years off completely with one child and went back to working part time through the arrival of my youngest until he was in his teens. Working part time retained my skills and resume, so when I was ready for fulltime, it was easy to go back fully into my career.

134 OTD. Busy work day today. No real plans for tonight which is a rarity.

Late drive by...I kept busy today filling my sub in on the ins and outs of the library. All is well there.

I have to check into the hospital at 10:45am and surgery is around 12:45pm. I'm feeling calm at the moment:)

Hope everyone has a great week. I'll check in when I can. Thanks for caring.

Best wishes!

Be well, my friend. You will be in my thoughts and prayers! Hugs!

Weight headed in the right direction: 250.5 I remain resolute to get and stay below 250 to ring in the new year. It's completely doable and easy.

I am a bit depleted today. I think my mental exertion this weekend with trailer purchase and getting my Jackson tattoo took a toll. I get it. I could feel the emotional energy surges yesterday after getting the tattoo. I have settled into the finality of the tattoo and am very comfortable with it today. It's really quite lovely and it will always remind me what a special dog Jackson was and continues to be in my life. Every dog I have is his descendent. Even Keira is a niece. A wash of peace has swept over me.

Trailer: the dealership called today, but didn't say why. By the time I called back the two people with whom I could have spoken had left for the day. Wonder what that's about. I'm always leery of car type sales people. When I was very young (21) and still in school, I needed a car. The dealership sent me home with a little mini pick up and I was so happy. That was a Sunday. Monday morning they asked me to bring the car back because they could secure financing for me without a co-signer. The finance guy was nice about it. I gave them the truck back. Then, I called my dad and we went to a different dealership, got a better deal and I got a little no frills truck. But, ever since.... well.... I have trust issues with those "types".

That's about it from here. Ever onward...