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Yes, we've been to Galena, and loved it. Part of the drift less zone. There's a little town in Wisconsin, not far from Madison called Mineral Point. It's also a lead mining town that is now an art enclave. I think of it as a mini Galena. And Paula's love of Door County is sell deserved, it's lovely. The Midwest has more to offer than just Chicago :)
Yes, a large number of people have left the church in the last year! While we are not leaving for the reason most left (pastor had problems with alcohol dependence which contributed to his soon to be divorce) the collateral effects have negatively affected us (our community of people is no longer there and there have been many staff changes).
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
Love that! I don't like how close the buildings are in Myrtle Beach or Virginia Beach. My Mother and my Dad had their honeymoon in Virginia Beach and back then there was nothing on the beach. I really think that is the way it should be ( it mostly is on Cape Cod).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Greetings all
Nice day here. I did my minimal walking at the gym and then on to the studio. Picked up newly fired things. I also glazed some items as I can put on a latex glove and hold a paint brush. After that I went up to the gallery to take new things and pick up funds for deposit. Beautiful view of the bay. Picked up mail and the usual stuff.
Wow Ann thanks for the info on Arkansas. Sounds like lots of cool stuff to do. Love stuff like that. Years ago we used to go to an Ozark resort in southeastern MO. Wonderful springs and rivers caves. Undiscovered part of America. Anyone ever been to Galena Illinois?
Hey Peps you indeed kicked doggy butt. So glad Buster is figuring out that dog shows are fun!
Good reminder that pants size is as or more important than scale number. So true.
Paula hoping the church change goes well. Not an easy thing.
Wow DD a ten mile long beach view! What a great thing. We all need to put Galveston on the list.
No clue whats for dinner but I do have some wonderful deli roast beef.
Bird flipping at scale! As my hand surgeon showed me I can now flip the bird with my right hand. My fingers were so bent before that I could not. Also Vulcan greeting. Still have some pain but worth it
Scrabble tomorrow. Shark, I am coming for you..
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Peps, good advice to monitor more than just weight. I don't know if my body composition has changed much in the past few months, but I do have an all around sense of well being that was missing before I shed some excess body fat. And Paula, despite those finger flipping bounces in weight, you're doing so awesome!
In travelogue news, another fun fact about Galveston. There are no buildings directly on the beach for a 10 mile stretch. All hotels etc are across the boulevard from the ocean. There is the beach, then the seawall. On the beachside of the seawall is a lovely wide and well maintained sidewalk. According to several tours, it is the longest sidewalk in America. What this means though, is you can drive or walk down Seawall Boulevard and have an unobstructed view of the ocean. Not something you can do most places anymore.
Oh, being called to dinner (grilled hamburgers), more later.
DH's father is from Neosho, or more specifically, Goodman, MO. When visiting his "kin" we have ventured a bit into Arkansas, as far as Eureka Springs. We'll have to go further next time! I'm also very intrigued by the Missouri Wine Trails I keep reading about in tourist literature. Is that something you are familiar with? Any recommendations?
Wowzah! That's some great wins for both Buster and you! Coming in first out of 1200 doggies sounds to me like you two are at the very least on a par with Olympic champions.
And good show also on your new pants being already too big. :)
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.
Paula, I'm sorry you'll lose access to Stephen's Ministry service you've enjoyed so much. BTW, I have no idea how one tells their fellow church members you're leaving for a different church that you prefer. That could be an awkward/tough conversation to have. But I admire you for not just ghosting them. Sounds like your current church might be losing more than a few members lately.
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.
Congrats on such a great show weekend. You guys rocked it for sure!
Thanks for the reminder that the scale is only one indicator. My clothes are fitting much better as I choose outfits from my skinnier closets and tons of people are commenting about the weight loss now, you all know that point when people can't not notice!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
Back from a full weekend of dog shows! Buster and I kicked some doggy azz! He went Owner Handled Best in Show both days!!! An amazing feat for any dog. On Saturday over 1200 dogs were entered. On Sunday over 1100. Buster is beginning to hit is stride. He and I are going to have a lot of fun in the future. He seems to really enjoy showing and LOVES the show environment.
I woke up late and did not weigh myself today. I think I weighed Saturday. But whatever day i last weighed I was down again. Up down, up down... LOL
I feel very much back on track with food today. Breakfast was a Quest Bar. Lunch is grilled chicken breast and an apple. I'll have some kind of protein snack before workout tonight and then a decent dinner.
Paula, focus on body composition. I have not lost much weight over the past 2 months, but my body continues to get smaller. The pants I had altered at the beginning of the month for the nationals in Pennsylvania are already just a bit too loose in the waist. When belted they are bunching up. Remember, the scale is not the only measurement of success. Clothes and movement and flexibility are all great indicators of weight loss and body composition changes.
Looks like Molly will be bred mid week, which will be perfect timing all around for all concerned - works for me, stud owners are leaving Wednesday afternoon, so all collection and shipping will be done, and the vet won't leave on vacation until next week. Fingers crossed now semen arrives in good shape and the insemination goes well.
Not much else. Merry Monday!
