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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..

Diane S

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.