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Greetings all
Sunny and windy now. Today has been interesting. Poppy still seemed ill and DH was insistent that we take her to the vet even though its emergency prices. Only one vet is open in the county. So off we went. I swear just getting a ride in the car was the cure. After waiting around and being fed treats by the vet Poppy seems fine. This vet is kind of hippy dippy so we came home with some herbal tincture and some anti coughs pills. But exam results were all good and nothing could be seen down her throat so likely some kind of allergy thing. Whatever. $370 for a mornings entertainment. It was a nice drive as this place is kind of off the beaten track and the surrounding area could be described as eclectic provincial.
Muscles Liz yum. All sea food rocks.
And speaking of rocking, Paula you rocked that dress! I think the new word is "fire". Enjoy more festivities.
CC Ain't it great to find a good worker. Glad you tipped him big time. Don't lose that guy's number. I too feel guilty when others are working around me but lately I just give in.
Ocean Diane glad you got some paddling in. Are there mosquitoes?
Went to the gym and while walking I got a call from the gallery. I had one piece displayed that was priced as $1 million or best offer. Some guy wants it so I told them $200. Will see if they do.
We want puppies Peps! I think you should name him "Neon Leon".
You are brave Ann to drink bourbon in the bath tub. Some of us could not get out...
Diane S
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on 5/17/25 3:30 pm
My neighbors hired a young guy who worked on the crew that just put in their pool to do odd jobs on Saturdays at their house for $30 an hour in ca****'s so dirty here with the red dust everywhere, they are having him clean their patios and wash down yard furniture once a week. He's very eager to earn money and is a hard worker. They asked if I needed anything and one thing that's been bugging me is one of the fountains was full of silt from the red dust. It was not a job I wanted to do! So he came today to work on it, emptied it out completely of rocks, powerwashed and vacuumed out all the silt and muck, and put it all back. It looks great and he was really thoughtful about where he dumped all the silt and dirty water. He worked on it for 2 and a half hours. I told him it would have taken me all day and was worth way more to me than $75. So I gave him $150. Honestly, my landscapers would likely have charged me several hundred. I will have him back to clean the other one soon and see what else I can think of for him to do!
And because I can't just sit while someone is doing a hard job for me that I didn't want to do, I cleaned - changed and washed sheets, vacuumed, steam mopped, emptied the dishwasher, and tackled a few jobs with The Pink Stuff cleanser I had been meaning to do. That stuff is magical! With the hard water here, the plastic window on my washer door gets a thick white film on it. In the past I've scrubbed it with a brush, a magic eraser, vinegar, all with no results. An easy swipe with The Pink Stuff and it comes right off. Very satisfying.
So that's it from my world...
Ocean, I'm glad it's all going so well for you. I was also glad to hear that your catfisher is a real person and a potential whatever-you-might-want these days. Most of life's big decisions are risky. But it's only sensible to minimize the risks we take.
I think that we're all much more savvy than the average bear about the virtual realm we all live in. I shudder for friends and family who haven't seen as much of the world as we have and struggle to navigate everything from romantic to financial to travel challenges. I do realize that one day I'll have to turn the reins of my life over to someone younger and savvier than me.
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.
124.8 lbs this morning. Weighing below 125 weirds me out and gives me permission to eat something unusual and tasty--however that combo presents itself.
I'm soaking in the bathtub right now--no workers in the house on a Saturday! I'm sipping half an ounce of excellent bourbon, which is permissible in Kentucky any time of the day. Tonight's plan is to grill a steak and add a baked potato and green peas. Simple but lovely.
Paula, I know you're probably involved in post-nuptial events, but we look forward to a full debrief--either here or on TT. You really did look gorgeous and so very fit in your wedding dress. You and your hard work deserve all the kudos you've received!
Thanks to all for your appreciation of and outrage for our painting traumas. However, eventually this too shall end.
It's another gorgeous spring day here. Such a wet spring has made for great grass and world class blooms. We did have thunderstorms and tornado warnings last night. The grand dog who spent 3 hours with us whimpered and trembled terribly in bed with us--storms and thunder are one of his phobias.
That's all the news fit to print!
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.
Exciting!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Weddings and puppies ! What could be better ? I'm back in and showered after a great time kayaking. Weight is 132.8, and I didn't take my shot last week. The food noise is minimal, and I'm just going to see how it goes.
Age: 64; 5' 5"; High weight: 345; Start weight: 271 (01/05/15); Surgery weight: 218 (05/27/15); Pre-Op (-53); M 1 (-18); M 2 (-1.5); M 3 (-13.5 ); M 4 (-13); M 5 (- 8); M 6 (-12) M 7 (-5, Xmas); M 8 (- 9) Under surgeon's goal and REACHED HEALTHY BMI 12/07/15!! (Six months and one week.) AT GOAL month 8. Maintaining at goal range (139- 144) ~ four (4) years !!
Can't wait to see your new baby!
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!
Already on the plane route to North Carolina. Will keep you posted re: the pup. Pictures on TT as soon as possible.
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Paula looked beautiful in the dress she wore to the wedding. Can't wait to see more pictures.
My son's cousin (via his birth family) had her second child yesterday morning. Alton joins his sister Violet. DS has been very close to her since they met when they were both 14. They look enough alike to be twins.
DH and I had a relatively lazy day yesterday other than the Justice walk and yoga. After that we hung out on the beach in the shade (well we did take a beach walk so I guess that counts as activity sort of). Last night we went to Happy Hour at the main club, then had dinner at the Beach Club. Yummy mussels for dinner. So funny that they are always on menus as appetizers but I still can't eat them all.
This morning there is the requisite walk (early these days to beat the heat), then water aerobics. DH needs to try on the suit he ordered so the pants can be hemmed and I am picking up my dresses for the 2 weddings this year. They were supposed to be done a week ago but the seamstress needed extra time. We are relieved that both are done in time for our trip back north in 8 days. We did not have time to have the alterations done there (and didn't know where to go in DH's town). Oh and I have to buff the last painted furniture piece and put the starfish knobs on so that project is complete.
Have a stupendous Saturday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
