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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?

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.

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!

Impressed that you can think about Christmas shopping already.

I think sometimes our bodies try really hard to hold onto excess weight and that's why it sometimes goes up just before a drop. I bet that is what is happening for you. The scales feel evil sometimes though to those of us who have fought with them so much.

For anyone who's interested, here are several more Arkansas destinations/sights:

Hot Springs -- home of (surprise!) hot springs, bathhouses, and spas, as well as Oaklawn Park, where horse racing happens, which is a big damn deal down there. FYI, Hot Springs is one of the few historic sin cities amidst the South's Bible Belt, where more than a century ago folks could drink, gamble, and engage in sins of the flesh.

Little Rock -- home of the Clinton Presidential Library. It's also home to Little Rock Central High School, site of the famous/infamous 1957 integration of the city's public schools where Governor Faubus sent the Arkansas National Guard to stop the nine African-American students from attending the school and President Eisenhower countered by federalizing those troops to protect and empower the students' efforts. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Rock_Nine

Arkansas Ozarks -- Arkansas and Missouri are both home to the Ozarks, which has gorgeous spring-fed rivers and ridge-top drives with breathtaking views.

This concludes today's "See America" programming.