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diane S.
on 7/27/24 4:00 pm
Topic: RE: Saturday, July 27, 2024

Greetings

Nice day today. I was chilled this morning so i have layers. Not needed now.

Cinnamon rolls! Too bad you could not just go by and smell them. But that would mean eating them. Maybe pretend they are an airport Cinnebon and just walk by and smell. And hey CC, bet that skunk was named "Karma" LOL.

Hearing Liz - yeah I think we all eventually face that issue. I am like you and have a hard time in noisy venues. But I have always been that way. Always disliked loud bars when I was younger because it was impossible to converse. I value listening and really hate how all conversations these days become a series of interruptions. TV interviewers do that now and it drives me nuts. Let the person finish their answer which is probably the best part. Enjoy the dress fitting.

Yep we watched part of the Olympic opening last night but got to tired so the rest tonight. I gotta admit I like all the weird French artsy stuff. Like all the windows full of Marie Antionttes holding heads. What I really want to see is the Eiffel tower light show. Many years ago I was in Paris and went to the tower and it was closed. Turns out it was the 100 year anniversary of the tower and they were preparing for an evening event. It was a fabulous light show with smoke blown in and lights and helicopters. It was awesome. So I am looking forward to seeing it on the Tivo.

Bonnie sounds like your day is olympic scheduled. Preferable to ancient aliens.

Paula hope you learn from checking out that fair. Yep some art venues get too snooty or overwrought and effectively shoot themselves in the foot. The big one here is starting to do that. Too much of a bother for artists.

Hamburgers tonight which will take a small amount of prep on my part. At least I know the recipe....

Diane S


      
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Paula1965
on 7/27/24 9:05 am
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Saturday, July 27, 2024

I think I missed it, where are you moving to?



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!












Paula1965
on 7/27/24 9:04 am
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Saturday, July 27, 2024

Weight exactly the same today.

Went to the church garden today and did a little harvesting of peas, beans, yellow squash and cucumbers! More of that on Wednesday.

Tomorrow I will check out a local fine art fair. I didn't apply for this one as the entry fee was quite high and they had so many rules for photographers. I'm anxious to see what the photographers there offer as everything has to be limited edition at this fair. I know many of the same rules apply to the Florida shows so I need to figure out possible work arounds!

Peps, I hope your travels are going well. WI is going to be hot this coming week!

Liz, hope the dress fitting goes well. I'm getting excited to go wedding dress shopping with DSD the end of next month!

Time to shower after being in the garden and then figure out lunch. I'm thinking probably yogurt with blueberries and almonds!



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!












Paula1965
on 7/27/24 8:54 am
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Saturday, July 27, 2024

I'm not sure I could have passed up freshly baked cinnamon rolls! Good for you!



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!












Miss150
on 7/27/24 6:42 am
Topic: RE: Saturday, July 27, 2024

142.0

I've joined the N&S club, too. My hearing is dependent on location and proximity of sound, like a cardioid mic. There can be noise all around me, and a pin drops in front of me, I'll hear it. But then, if the room is dead quiet and someone is softly humming between me and Pavarotti belting out Ava Maria, I pick up the humming. Quite annoying.

Ohhhhh, a dress fitting! I am vicariously enjoying each and every step of this mom/daughter affair-keep posting.

Movers coming by today to take inventory and give quotes.

From the sound of things, (Kurt in the background commenting on all the Olympic events that are streaming today) looks like his agenda is set. Good idea and I will take a big break and enjoy a bit of baking and making in the kitchen while I have kitchen.

  goal!!! August 20, 2013   age: 59  High weight: 345 (June, 2011)  Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012)  Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145

 TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal!  BMI from 55.6  supermorbidly obese to 23.6  normal!!!!  

 

 

CC C.
on 7/27/24 6:08 am
Topic: RE: Saturday, July 27, 2024

One of my next door neighbors (we have three, these people border my little house) have friends that came to stay with them. 5 sets who all brought their RVs with 3 of them parked with their side windows facing my kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Nice! And they were noisy well past 11. But then a skunk sprayed very close by, so I had to close all the windows. Yuck. Then I couldn't hear them anymore and wondered with a smirk and my virtual devil horns on if any of them were sprayed directly. I think there would have been more horrified yelling rather than the whooping and hollering...

One of the other next door neighbors who likes to bake brought cinnamon rolls to pop in the oven. Claudia just texted to tell me they are ready in 5 minutes. I reluctantly passed. One of those things where the first bite is good then all subsequent ones are a march toward feeling yucky and a long sugar-induced nap. Plus I'm still up in my weight.

It's a pretty day here. Not sure what is on tap except drinks at a friend's and dinner out.

I tried to watch the Olympics opening ceremonies, but it was so very weird. Then they got to the threesome scene and I was done. All I wanted was to watch the athletes arrive (cool on the boats) and see Celine Dion and the torch lighting. Too much to ask, I suppose.

I think that's all for me. Enjoy your days!

CC C.
on 7/27/24 5:44 am
Topic: RE: Friday, July 26, 2024

I have one in AZ, but you have to come visit!

Miss150
on 7/27/24 5:11 am
Topic: RE: Friday, July 26, 2024

Thanks, Liz, especially as you know the what's about it all. I've been tagging along behind you like an intern mimicking the homeowner-pro, who, smoothly demonstrated how to "get-er-done".

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 7/27/24 4:36 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: Saturday, July 27, 2024

I am going to be brave and type this directly in OH since it seems to be behaving lately. Usually I type it in notes, then copy/paste here.

We made it to Saratoga Springs to meet with DH's family members last night after an extra long drive due to traffic. Accidents on highways sure clog everything up. We had drinks at a bar next to the horse track, then ate at a popular restaurant in town. Very fun, but I realize how poor my hearing is in noisy crowds at places like that. I can hear fine when speaking with people without loud background noise and I can hear the TV without turning it up, but crowd noise has me smiling and nodding a lot. Reminds me of my grandmother and mother who had hearing loss in their later years. At some point I will need to have it tested but I don't think it is necessary yet especially since even the modern devices don't help a lot with background noise.

We need to leave in about 45 minutes to drive to DD's wedding dress fitting. It is on our way home, so this trip worked out conveniently for both. We will spend the early afternoon with DD and her fiancé, then go back to Cape Cod. Hopefully we will be able to miss the bridge backup. It was 3 miles when we were leaving the Cape yesterday just after noon time.

Have a scintillating Saturday!

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 7/27/24 4:27 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Friday, July 26, 2024

A teller who can't count: what is this world coming to? I've gotten used to that with store cashiers but at a bank?

Stay on that tightrope- every time you mention this I think that I should be doing the same. I can barely stand on one leg to get my pants on.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

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