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204.0 this morning. Yay! Seems I've lost all the travel weight. Now to keep going so I'm at a prime weight for surgery. Of course I want to lose weight over the holidays!!!! Nothing like a challenge from HELL! At least I won't have school and all the holiday treats to manage. This will be my first non school "eating season" in 32 (or is it 33?) years! Maybe being away from all the "free food" will make it easier to stay on track the last 10 weeks of the year.
Does not look like I will be able to reschedule my PS. I had really hoped to do it that first week of December, but alas, he's completely booked that week. I may be able to have it done on the 10th, but then I'm kind of worried that I won't be quite presentable for my Palm Springs trip on January 1. Luxury decisions!
I saw the listing for Paula's house, too. I LOVE IT! It is the type of house I would love to move into were I able to move. Too bad it's in Wisconsin! The kitchen.... sigh...
I played hooky from the dog show today. LOL! You know I'm burned out, if I skip a dog show day. I will finish trimming Buster and Grizz today and then drive up to the show this evening. I'll spend the night up there tonight, but come home and commute the rest of the weekend.
Okie dokie... not much else to write today... More later
Cold and rainy here again today. Liz you are probably on your way to the airport, or already there by now. I say wear your resort wear colors everywhere : )
I sure am glad we didn't go with our initial plan for BFF's birthday dinner, which was a bonfire (because we thought her grandkids were coming). Indoor plans are needed today.
I have a few last cleaning tasks, and I need to frost the cake, but everything else is pretty much prepared and ready to go. I wanted to make this a bit more special than just regular dinner. After the last few months, BFF needs some TLC.
Tomorrow I can pack for Galveston. Weather reports continue to look awesome, with low 80s and some sun everyday.
117.8 - unchanged. One week before I weigh again.
Yesterday we did go to the Beach Club but left early because it clouded up. The humidity is back full force again. We had a shower at the beginning of our bocce match and it is pouring right now. I skipped Book Club because I got into a sudden funk yesterday afternoon and just didn't feel like socializing. Possibly anxiety over traveling again?
Last night we watched Jeopardy and an 18 year old young woman won. Amazing bright young person and very confident. She said she had wanted to be on Jeopardy since she was 8 but had to wait until she reached their minimum age of 18.
I saw the listing of Paula's house which just went back on the market officially. It is such a beautiful place! Hopefully someone else will want to snap it up with the right terms.
This morning I am doing laundry to leave the house neat (towels and sheets). Packing needs to be finished and I have a meeting for the golf association. I am a bit unhappy that I am missing the opening day since they rescheduled it to next week. We leave for the airport at mid-day.
But first a Justice walk! Have a theoretical Thursday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
At least your house will be in the shape it should be in once you get all the things taken care of. It is a beautiful house in an amazing location.
Looking forward to seeing you in a few days!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
When I try to reduce the saved paper I often get nervous that I am tossing something that I shouldn't (like a car title****ep very little paper these days since I get bills and pay online for most things. Makes that paper pile much smaller.
Pie of mashed potatoes with hamburger on top? That was what people in the Northeast call Shepherds Pie. In our house we would season the hamburger and put cooked corn on top as well. Served with ketchup if desired. Total comfort food.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I find the packing thing difficult because you don't know exactly what the weather will be and because you don't know what other people wear where you are going. I hate to look like a total tourist. The bright resort wear I wear here, on Cape Cod in the summer, and in Aruba does not fit in anywhere else.
I am like you wanting to have a relatively clean house when we get home. My towels and sheets will get washed this morning.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
You're wise to keep things cordial with the neighbor, because you have to live in your community together, but yes, no need to give her any trust. She showed you who she is: someone with whom to have a cordial, but superficial relationship.
on 10/15/25 6:20 pm
Roof estimate came back - what's another 5 figure repair job among many? Good thing I like my house... I think these guys do quality work, so I feel like I should have years of no leak worries after this (KNOCK ON WOOD).
It was a gorgeous day and I spent much of it removing covers, wiping down all the outdoor furniture, and taking the cushions out from the dining room where they spent the summer. And leaf blowing debris that had gotten stuck under the furniture.
Kirby spent the day with a doggie smoked bone.
I'm excited to see Liz and Mike. I think the event we're going to should be really fun! Lots of Plein air painters at a ranch/winery. She should get to meet some of my friends too, including the neighbor who went insane on me. We have patched things up so that it's not awkward or frosty, but I can't imagine ever really trusting her to not turn on me again. Still, unresolved bad blood makes me uncomfortable so this feels like a okay compromise.
I think that's it for me today. I spilled tomato sauce on my sweatshirt and need to go get it in the laundry!
No tips from me about cleaning. Not one of my strenghs, sadly. The farmer's market was quite shrunk in size today, and it was chilly. But I did get what I went for, plus a huge floral bouquet for $10.00. Some of the tomatoes are for tomorrow's salad, but some were for BLTs for supper. So good!
Greetings all
More big sun. Remind me of this later in the winter when it is raining. I have spent the entire day thus far adulting. First we went to the pharmacy for covid shots. They were sort of slammed since Rite Aid closed. Next I dove into gallery paperwork including deposit stuff, sales tax return and payment and related stuff. I tried once again to get an on line account for our income tax information but that dang web site was obtuse. Won't accept my info and won't way why. Tech support was an hour wait. No thanks On to pay our car insurance and real estate taxes. Finally I started shoveling off the desk. Filled an entire grocery bag with recyclables and there is more to come. But at least it is started. In the process of all this I managed to lose the title to the car that we just paid off but then found it. grrrrrrrrr
Dinner last night was a "cottage" chicken pot pie. We have determined that this means a chicken pot pie that somehow has mashed potatoes incorporated into it. Fine by me. We used to have a sort of cottage pie when i was a kid which was cooked hamburger served on top of a pile of mashed potatoes.
Another trip Liz!! You don't gain weight because you never sit still! Good on you. Once you get to Sedona you will have a great time. I agree you need a beach sit.
So DD are you attacking the dust? Got any tips? Clearing the desk off here has unleashed a lot of dust and my sinuses are not appreciating it. Thanks for the tip on Prince show. will watch soon. Enjoy hump day with no work requirements. Tomatoes and green beans sounds great.
Paula your house looks lovely. Bet it sells soon. I envy you for de-junking.
Peps enjoy your home days.
CC, roof fixed?
Diane S
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