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Greetings all
Overcast today. Scrabble was fun even though I lost two and one one. All very close. We discuss the events of the day including local stuff. One guy knows all the live entertainment options. Good to know. After that I stopped at the store for a few things and made a few deli impulse purchases. I need to remember not to go to store hungry.
DH is at our new dentist. It will be interesting to see how he likes her. I have a lot of work scheduled so I will be interested. I asked him this morning what was going to be done and he did not know. Geez. Well Bonnie I am pretty sure he did not swallow a crown. What a fright for you!
Liz glad that appointment is scheduled and fairly soon. Sending good vibes.
So Ann, you are now living in Motel Hell? Sorry for that. Sounds icky plus sick. If you do eat worms at least add sour cream or bbq sauce. Or better yet get well and go home. Once I stayed at a pretty cruddy biker motel while at a dog show. My dog went under the bed and found a greasy steak bone....
Jeepers Peps are you really thinking about dual citizenship? What is the world coming to? Wise of you to count your blessings. We all have a lot.
Finally got the final gallery lease doc. This started last June. These people are nuts.
DD sorry to hear you are getting one of the famous midwestern storms. Stinging rain! Hope they call the whole day. But freedom is close!
Well time to do something useful such as go to gym. Two little eaglets are hatched in Big Bear and they are priceless.
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I think this weather system impacting us all is covering a huge swath of the country. It's raining here, and predicted to become snow after sundown. It's cold, stinging rain right now at 39 degrees. So far our school system called a 2 hour late start. Yeah!!! I can watch Colbert and I get to sleep in tomorrow. If the 42 mile an hour wind does show up, they might have to call the whole day.
Peps, what EU citizenship can you apply for? I have friends who would meet the requirement for Spain, and another for Switzerland. Another friend Italy, because their grandfather was born there, but a friend whose grandmother was Sicilian could not. Apparently in Italy, citizenship flows from the paternal line, not maternal. I once checked out if we could repatriate to Finland, but I'm 3rd generation. My Dad could though, all of his grandparents were born in Finland, and you only need one. And I am so, so sorry you are even having to think about the rise of hate. Those fanning the hate: Despicable. And many other things that will just get censored if I type them out.
When we travel abroad, we are often mistaken for Canadians. We joke that we are going to wear maple leaf lapel pins in future travels. But maybe we're not joking. Where will we be from? Thunder Bay, just across the border from Minnesota.
Liz, good news your DD has her biopsy scheduled. I wi**** could be sooner so you all could have the answers you urgently need.
Miss 150, I would love to go to your church sale. I bet it is full of treasures.
We had an awesome phone call with our son and his girlfriend last night. We have a weekend visit planned for the 14th, and his girlfriend shared plans they were making and asking if we would like this or that. Her options were so thoughtfully and clearly tailored to our interests. DS is so happy. They each have their own apartment right now, but have signed a lease for a shared apartment in July. I like they are planning for a future together.
Eating worms, well at least it is protein. I've done The Stay America Hotel in the past and it is exactly as you describe. Hope you both feel better soon, and the Stay America Hotel is quickly in the rear view mirror.
Amen!
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!
128.6. In my range! Yippy!
Upped my speed to 3.5 with 2-5% grade intervals today for 40 minutes and it felt good! I might increase the grade a bit by the end of the week. What I really should do is repeat the hard DVD with all the squats that made me sore for days!
Other than exercise, the day has been full of internet scrolling (such a time waster), bible study and laundry! Scallops with pasta for dinner. I was going to make cheesy grits but when I took the top off the grits to see if there was enough for dinner, I dropped the container and the kitchen floor and then Dyson got our dinner grits!
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!
My heart hurts for you and the entire LGBTQ + community. I can't imagine needing a backup country to live in because mine doesn't recognize me as a human! I joked around with Trump's first election that if he were to be elected (I truly thought there was no chance in Hell) that I was going to move to Canada. That threat is sounding better to me every day (except I may have to pick someplace warmer!)
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!
Scary times for sure.
BTW I think ALL good partners are likely "loving (and at times trying)".
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I'm glad the biopsy is scheduled!
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!
Sorry you and DH are not feeling well. Hopefully you will find some fun things to do outside of your prison today! Best of luck!
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!
210.1 - normal fluctuation I suppose.
Not much here. I was taking stock yesterday. I am a rather fortunate fellow. I have my health, I have a few dollars in the bank, my future is financially secure (as long as I manage my money and pension wisely), I have strong family ties and several ride or die friends, a loving (and at times trying) partner, and of course my dogs. I do have quite a bit to appreciate in my life.
Like Ann, I'm doing my best to navigate the changes happening at the federal level. My brother, who is a retired attorney, has suggested I look into securing dual citizenship so that if I need to, I can move to the EU without issue. I love that he is concerned about my well being and safety. I read about a gay person being refused service at an establishment in Oregon. The owner said something along the lines of we don't have to deal with your kind anymore with President Trump. That is scary stuff, IMO.
I'm practicing my German so that I can navigate Europe without using too much English. I don't want to be pegged as an American, if I can avoid it. The USA is being viewed with much distain across the EU.
Back day yesterday. Chest day today. Gotta get some grooming done, too. At least all my report card grades are done for the trimester that ended last Friday. Only one more set of report cards to do... Whoo hooo.... 57 work days remain.
Tenacious Tuesday, one and all!
