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If I had more news, I'd write longer posts. But every day here lately with us has been much the same (rain or mowing, errands in town, gin rummy, delicious breakfasts and dinners--but no lunches, laundry, declutterring, and 8 hours of good sleep. And it's deliciously peaceful.
I have no doubts about our mutual decision to sell our respective three-story homes and downsize to a condo. But I will certainly miss the peace and quiet and gorgeous country views out here in the countryside.
Oh ... I can share that I've figured out how to poach an egg in the microwave. Simply microwave a quarter cup of water in a Pyrex measuring cup or thick-walled cup until it's steaming but not boiling (that takes 30 seconds in my microwave), carefully break an egg into the water, pierce the egg yolk once with a toothpick, cover the cup with plastic wrap, and nuke the egg for 30 seconds. Voila! Because all microwaves aren't the same, the time required to steam the water and to nuke the egg may vary.
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
How do you really feel, Peps?
LOL!
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
Pure fantasy, but possible interpretation: Maybe she's planning to depose some of y'all in her (our imagined) litigation and hopes at least some of you will support her version because she paid for appetizers. LOL!
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
on 8/15/24 6:03 am
Kirby has slammed headlong into teenagerdom. The fierce barking at strangers that used to just sound like excitement now sounds and acts like he'll rip a head off, but he's still wiggly and rolls over for belly rubs when they get close. Definitely not interested in listening to my commands anymore. Feels like the hormones are now in charge. Current expert wisdom is to not neuter goldens until roughly two years old for joint issues and cancer prevention, but this week I'm not sure we can make it that long. I made it to 13 months with Fergus and his joints were great and no cancer. One day at a time. In the meantime, I really need to go back to basics with training and cut back on freedom.
Weight was down into the 180s for the first time in nearly a month. Hopefully I can get back on track! Back on track with eating, back on track with the dog, it's a theme...
Still feeling like I'm annoying my dad. My cousin made a similar comment about his reactions when he showed him video of his new house. I reassured him that it wasn't him, he just doesn't respond with the same enthusiasm anymore. Sometimes he does, but mostly it's not the same. And he vacillates between getting mad at the dog's behavior and saying he's really very good for 11 months. Anyway the criticism on that front and of other things involving me and the flatter affect or lack of enthusiasm makes me want to go home where I don't have to deal with either! I'll stick it out for a few more weeks.
Not much on the docket for today. The hvac guy is here servicing the boiler and a/c, but nothing else I have to do.
Hope everyone is well!
LOL to surviving a potato famine on less than 500 calories or 2 crackers!
So much for using the betting approach I have used the last few years which was based on the predictions from the pink sheet. I lost $25 by the 5th race yesterday so I stopped betting. I'm going to have to develop a new method for next year - maybe the naughty horse one!
Very little sleep last night - I was worrying about all the work that has to be done for DD's wedding, then clearing out my house in the subsequent 11 days to get it ready for sale.
We are visiting a former work friend of DH's this morning, then going to Lake George to stay with friends tonight. Likely dinner out again.
I finally found out how much the insurance company is going to pay for the rodent damage to my car: $1500 after the $300 deductible! The claim adjuster said they have a lot of those claims especially in the area in which I live. I guess the mice are artists at getting into cars and damaging the wiring etc. Though I have had a loaner car, I will be glad to have my own back on Monday. And now it won't smell wonky anymore (there apparently was a dead mouse in the air cabin filter - yuck)!
Have a thoughtful Thursday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Parkinson's is a tough disease. Two of my uncles had it and we have a friend living with it.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I should have used the naughty horse betting approach!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Congratulations on 20 pounds!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Nice to be officially in your last year isn't it?
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish