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119.8 - official weight for the week

Moby was picked up last night just after 8. The woman seemed really nice and had a fancy van to carry the dogs in. She drives with her daughter and they take turns. It is very quiet here without him. I know his parents are anxiously awaiting his arrival. We noticed on our walks how very strong Moby is. He could pull someone over if even a little smaller or less strong than me. DH struggled with him sometimes. Makes us worry that he will pull one of his somewhat frail parents over. Up north they probably can take him off leash as they have the property for it. We may offer to take him at least on the long morning walks next year. That is the toughest one because he is full of energy.

I am somewhat missing spring when I hear you talk about the beautiful weather you are having. I know that on Cape Cod they are having some of that too interspersed with yucky, rainy days. I will be ready to go in 2 weeks though I will miss everyone here.

DS has been in Hawaii (staying in Honolulu) for the last week. He was working at a conference through Wednesday, but moved to a new hotel and rented a car with co-worker friends yesterday, staying for vacation until Monday. Yesterday they went to Pearl Harbor which I am sure will be a big deal for DS as he loves history. They plan to go to Diamond Head at some point. He will also drive the island up to Turtle Bay which is where we stayed a couple of times. Nice experience for him!

My dresses which were altered should be ready today. I am very anxious to see them. One has this fluttery hem which hopefully still will have the same effect. The seamstress seemed to know what she is doing so I am sure it will. I wonder how much hemming 2 dresses with lining is going to cost? I usually hem things myself but with the chiffon and that fluttery hem which has a LOT of material I didn't want to try it myself. The problem with being short is that maxi dresses almost always have to be hemmed (and some midi dresses become maxi LOL).

It looks like another hot, humid, summery day here with showers possible in the afternoon/evening. Another good reason to return north soon. Time for an early Justice walk before it gets too hot, followed by yoga, then finishing up the side table I have been painting by waxing it. I start the other table tomorrow, then a small chest following that. Our bedroom furniture will look like it matches after that (it has been a bit of a mismatch with light and dark).

Have a furiously fine Friday!

DH has actually struggled with his weight all his life. He describes himself as always being pudgy. He started doing WW at work after he got divorced at age 50 and has had success with it though from his pictures I'm not sure he has ever had normal BMI. And he has struggled with maintaining the loss after he loses (the same merry-go-round most of us have been on). But he says he has to use his willpower. The VSG combined with the medication eliminates my need for strong willpower because I just eat what a want which isn't usually very much and I don't crave the junk I used to. He still craves his peanuts, Cheetos, chips, mac and cheese, etc.

Enjoy your celebration! Door County sounds like a wonderful place to visit.

News of the Pope even got my DS to reply to the family text group! We are happy Catholics today. Pope Francis was especially beloved by our family, and we feel optimistic about his successor.

I think you have handled this "friend" issue just right. Due to living in the same community, you will be much more comfortable that you can be cordial when your paths cross, but you also know who she truly is now, and can also keep a cordial distance. She is a perfect example of the quote, If you have an enemy, do nothing. Wait by the river and their body will float by. I've seen it time and time again, I don't need to set things straight, defend myself, gossip. These types always do themselves in after awhile, and, well, float by.

And yeah for a Kirby little sister! A 2 dog family. :)