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on 1/29/26 7:18 am
196.2. The play date went well. He brought a different one of their dogs, the matriarch, who they thought would be a better starter dog. He did great. There was only one correction she gave him when he tried to mount her and it wasn't harsh, but definitely relayed her message. He didn't try again! Next time he said he'd bring Snoop.
The HOA meeting was long, but at the end there was some nice feedback from two homeowners who attended and were appreciative of our efforts. One guy was a challenge, but I understand his frustration. He's the lowest lot in the development and is having trouble with storm water rushing from other lots and blowing out his drainage culverts. He's spent $100k fixing it and isn't convinced it won't happen again and so wanted to know about liability of the HOA versus him if he diverts the water and it washes out a national forest trail that abuts his house. He was a bit forceful and I was glad not to be president in that moment...
Today a metal fabricator is coming to give me a quote on a new entry gate. I have one other quote, but this is something I know nothing about so I want it done correctly, aesthetically, and not to overpay.
Then one of the other board members wants me to go with him to the pump house (where our well equipment is) to assess the condition of an old golf cart that's in there from when the developer was originally selling lots and driving prospective buyers around. It's old and probably just needs to be given away if we can find someone to take it. Which makes me think of Paula - did you get your cart issues sorted?
The hvac people called back and said it won't be as easy as they thought to get me new thermostats because of the off-brand heat pumps the Kimbles put in. Kimbled again!! 
Anyway, that's me! Take care and have a great day!
You do have a busy day Liz! I don't think I could keep up with you!
120.4. I didn't check in yesterday but got caught up with you all this morning.
Went to the oral surgeon for a consult yesterday and will have my tooth extracted next Friday. The infection is bad, going into my sinus cavity. I'm not having pain thankfully but the level of infection might explain my fatigue. My poor body is working overtime trying to fight it! I did a 10 day round of antibiotics already and will start another one on Sunday.
Today I will have my phone in Bible study. Later we will head out to Sanibel so I can hopefully get some Florida bird, beach and sunset pictures. I need to increase my stock of FL pics if I'm going to try to sell at the antique/flea market vendor booth.
Time to hop in the shower before my Bible study, not that they can see me!
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!
123.4 - unchanged. I guess the cruise weight is not going to go away easily. I may increase my tirzepatide dose a bit for a while. I was way too hungry yesterday.
I didn't do much during the day yesterday other than put the guest room back together and make a beef stew for consumption over the next 2-3 nights. The rest of the time I spent reading until I went to the Tennis Tournament fashion show (and dinner) last night. Nice event though most people were more dressed up than I was. I was feeling so cold yesterday that I wore pants, boots and my heaviest sweater.
DS got home to Portland by 10 yesterday and retrieved his car from the towing company by noon. What a racquet! $215 for one day.
Busy day today. I have golf at 9:30, a meeting about a golf function I am running at the end of February at 12:30, osteoporosis shot #3 at 1:30, then volunteering at the tennis tournament from 2:45-6:45. I expect to be frozen by the end of that time. We will have the beef stew I made yesterday for dinner.
Have a terrific Thursday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
In theory it should be warmer in the Keys since they are further south but the persistent north wind is the issue and the forecasts for here vs there look identical. Right now it looks like it will be unusually cool for our first 3 days there, then warm up somewhat. Not sure it will be beach weather at all when we are there. We will be on Big Pine Key btw, which is about 30 miles east of Key West. Though staying right in Key West is fine for a couple of nights we prefer to stay where it is quieter (though we will go into Key West once or twice).
Enjoy the massage today! I hope it does help with your hip even though that isn't the main reason you are going.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Exercise snacks! Love it. I should try the marching. I do some balance stuff at yoga but it doesn't seem to help much. I still have to lean on something to put my pants on.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
It should be warmer in Key West, no? Nice tradition to have with your friends.
Today was kind of lazy, but it did involve some swimming and walking. Sadly, my right hip is causing me a lot of pain, especially the movement required to climb stairs. I was all free of hip, knee and ankle pain, until I wore some boots in December with a bit of elevation. They have REALLY good lug soles, so I was wearing them because they are great on ice, but they must have thrown off the mechanics of how my glutes and abductor and adductor muscles work together. I've tried many stretches, massage with a tennis ball, massage via patient husband, Aleve and Advil, rest, strengthening like clam shells, and will almost be gone, then come screaming back. Yesterday was decent, today, pretty painful.
Not because of the hip/leg pain, but we are doing a couple's massage tomorrow. I had my Brazilian brother take a look at the website to make sure it's legit, as in therapeutic, because the others exist openly too, and will come up on a Google search. They said it was a normal spa. It's 2 hours of treatments, face, reflexology, body massage and they serve you lunch and champagne. The cost total for the two of us is under $200. One can live well here!
Hoping for days of peace for your Dad. He has had a remarkable journey to get to where he is right now.
Kirby is growing up! He's a bonafide Good Boy! Sorry you took such a hard fall. Some of the tears might have been sheer relief. The older we get the scarier it is. Whenever I fall now, I think geez, now I am going to have to say yes when they ask me at doctor appointments, " Have you fallen in the past 6 months?
Greetings all
The sun is trying to come out and no rain is predicted. It might even get up to 60 today. So no winter woes here. It might be warmer here than Florida!
I was supposed to go lunch with the lunch ladies today but it got rescheduled at the last minute. Ok by me but I can't go tomorrow because I have to take Poppy for a routing vet apt. She is kind of a pain to take anywhere as she whines in her crate. Tesla is a really good traveler but Poppy does not know the drill. Oh well.
So we had the farro soup/stew last night and it was good but not fabulous. I just had another bowl for lunch and it was better today - likely because I added a blob of sour cream. The basic recipe is a cup of farro, quart of chicken stock, celery carrots and onions, can of tomatoes and of white beans. Seasoned with thyme and a bay leaf. Dumped it all in the crock pot for all day. Easy. Oh and some spinach added at the end and served with parmesan cheese. I think DH will eat it again which is the ultimate goal. Maybe I will add a bit of bacon tonight.
CC yikes so sorry you took a fall!!We must all be very mindful when we walk around. Glad you have no injury beyond pride. Nice to hear that the trainer session went well. Some dogs are just goofy exuberant and don't know what to do with themselves. Wish I could figure out how to transfer that to dogs who want to run out the door.
Liz I am with Peps - another trip! You guys really get around. They keys sound like a great place to be right now (or any time). Enjoy. I can't believe your DH does not have golf pants? Isn't it a Florida tradition to have loud golf pants?
Peps sorry to hear your dad had a not so good day. Agreed - the fearfulness is worrisome. Sending peace. So why did your trainer not want to work you? Thought you were too soon? Yeah the reality of retirement is setting in which means you have to figure out what to do with yourself all the time. You are in a bit of a limbo due to surgery. It will pass.
Well I did not get much done on the closet yesterday and needless to say I did not find the bracelet. More today. I need to run up to the gallery to take new stuff and pick up money. Maybe the bank will even have a deposit ticket.
My latest exercise snack is marching around the house or marching in place while waiting for the microwave or coffee. Marching supposedly improves balance. Also I can sometimes fool my Apple watch into thinking I did flights of stairs.
Cheers all.
Diane S
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