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diane S.
on 8/25/24 3:40 pm
Topic: RE: Sunday, August 25, 2024

Greetings all

More sun today. News report was that our rain storm a couple of days ago was an aberration. Whatever.

Yay Paula on the wedding dress. So chic. Looks great. Glad you got to participate. Yeah weddings these days have to many attributes. No thanks. At least they have limos. DH and I drove his old dodge to our wedding.

Liz driving the Navigator! Thats like driving the aircraft carrier enterprise! I hate big cars too. Our last rental was a minivan as they were out of everything. Not fun. I salute you for your energy in all these events. Pontoon boat?! Sounds like the Enterprise again.

Back to school DD. Enjoy the fact that the horizon is near. Why is it that when managers assign all this stuff there is never any thought given to how much time it will take? This used to drive me nuts when I had a real job. Tasks can only be compressed so much. Eventually it's your soul that gets compressed.

Yay for Montgomery County goals Devon. It's a BFD to be prez of the national airedale club. Be prepared to listen to *****ing but you know that. Enjoy sorting the puppies. Fun.

CC a diet coke torpedo!! What a mess. But if it had sugar you would have an entire ant hill. Glad you escaped the party. Hope your dad continues to improve.

Little news here. After the studio I stopped at the natural food store for a turkey wrap for dinner. They didn't have much else that looked good. Yeah Paula I make hamburgers often because DH things they are excellent cusine and I just don't like to cook anymore. so hamburgers are on pan and 10 minutes.

Still contemplating the linen closet. And I have a bunch of gallery finance chores to do this week. Ditto studio board. Insurance, taxes etc. Grown up work.

Diane S


      
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VSGAnn2014
on 8/25/24 1:03 pm
VSG on 08/14/14
Topic: RE: Saturday, August 24, 2024

Good grief, Lizanne! I'm so very sorry for your husband and you. Is there anything at all we can do to ease your stress?

ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22

POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.

Miss150
on 8/25/24 12:39 pm
Topic: RE: Saturday, August 24, 2024

  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!!!!  

 

 

Paula1965
on 8/25/24 11:19 am
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Sunday, August 25, 2024

So true!



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!












Peps
on 8/25/24 8:37 am
Topic: RE: Sunday, August 25, 2024

Have you ever noticed that most of those people like your DH who don't really care about eating are thin? Such a ******! However, I am one who will get on "kicks". I can eat the same lunch for a week. Breakfast, is always routine. Lately it has been a Quest bar and an apple. Dinner is where I need the variety. Luckily, tirzepatide has taken away a lot of that noise.

Peps
on 8/25/24 8:32 am
Topic: RE: Sunday, August 25, 2024

The stress and unease I have felt all week still is in residence. Yesterday was pretty bad. I am unsure why, other than I spent a lot of money the day before and I felt like my three hours commuting to a dog club meeting was a waste because only 8 people showed up. But those aren't generally reasons for me to be in the doldrums. I was even stressing over the interior set up of the new show mobile. UGH....

On the brighter side, my weight is down. I have only 1.1 pounds to be in a new "decade". I now am also down 50 pounds from that high in December. That is a significant accomplishment. My want now is to be down 6 pounds by the first weekend in October. I think that is doable. That weekend is the big dog show weekend in Pennsylvania (Montgomery County KC for Diane S.) I will be in front of a lot of people that weekend because I am stepping up to become president of the Airedale Terrier Club of America. Yes, condolences are in order, I believe. LOL

Fun activity today is puppy evaluations. Buster's first litter turn 8 weeks old tomorrow, so it's time to look at show potential. I'm hoping one or two of the pups has Buster's fantastic presence. Buster is one of those dogs that catches the eye and holds it. Judges find themselves drawn to him. Well, at least that is the feedback I was given the few times he was shown. Buster will step back in the ring in late September.

I need to exercise more. I need to make that a priority. I'm feeling flabby and saggy. And OMG! I for the first time noticed crepey skin! ACK.... I'd rather have wrinkles! LOL! I know I should wear my skin with pride, but the first time seeing crepey skin on myself was a bit of a shocker. Ain't no hiding from that, now is there.

The way all you ladies clean there is absolutely no way I could allow you to visit me in my doggy dirtied little house. I'm looking at walls that need washing, the dusting that needs to happen, and a dining room table on which we cannot eat. You all amaze me with your dedication to keeping a beautiful house. I have been that way in the past, but really the last 10 years I have let it go. Part of it is Ron is a piler and a pack rat and I just gave up. But not only did I give up, I hopped on board!

Clearly, I am rambling.... I leave you all with best wishes for a wonderful, wonderful Sunday. Liz, you must let us know how many of your girlies were hungover this fine Sunday! That's one nice thing about being older... thinking ahead to tomorrow... I can remember some doozies of a hangover. YUCK! See... rambling....

DiamondD
on 8/25/24 8:25 am
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: Sunday, August 25, 2024

I agree, even going to Prom has layers of complexity. We have young friends who live beautifully curated lives. It looks exhausting. I never see a photo of them that isn't carefully composed.

DiamondD
on 8/25/24 8:21 am, edited 8/25/24 1:22 am
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: Sunday, August 25, 2024

Laughing at the image of petite Liz wrestling with her maxi van. Sounds like you're hosting a very fun bachelorette party! Best Mom award.

CC, awesome that you finally get to wrap up your volunteer treasurer duties. You did your duty, someone else's turn.

Yesterday afternoon we did make it to the beach. I floated on an air mattress and that really helped with the headache. Will repeat today as it is also a hot sunny day. Two in a row, amazing!

Tomorrow is the beginning of the school year. We have training and time in our rooms for 4 days. Technically we don't work on Friday (ie don't get paid), but of course most of us work for free because there is no way they give us enough time to actually set up our electronic platforms, make lesson plans, get things printed, send out IEP accommodations etc. So happy thinking how I won't be doing this again next fall.

Our trip for fall break to Galveston is all set up. It's awesome to go into the start of the school year with a trip on the horizon in only 6 weeks.

Paula1965
on 8/25/24 8:08 am, edited 8/25/24 4:17 am
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Sunday, August 25, 2024

Oh wow Liz, the bachelorette party continues into today! When did getting married become so complex? Destination Bachelor/bachelorette parties, elaborate invites to be part of the wedding party, wedding websites. I think I?d prefer to go back to the days of personalized napkins! Lol!

CC, boo on the exploded Diet Coke! Not fun at all! Enjoy your water views today!

I?m sitting the the Bismarck airport waiting for the first flight. Each flight is just over an hour with a 1 1/2 hour layover. Not too bad of a travel day. Temps will be hot when I get home. Jimmy John?s to the rescue for dinner. Quick, easy and not hot! Diane, I?m not sure how you do burgers ? so often! I need variety in my life and almost always refuse leftovers. I?m pretty sure my DH could eat the same thing everyday though! Come to think about it, I eat the same breakfast almost every morning (Costco protein bar) but I don?t enjoy them at all!



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!












CC C.
on 8/25/24 7:32 am
Topic: RE: Sunday, August 25, 2024

I happily skipped the party. They had a great time, but I would have been stuck there as they didn't leave until over 2 hours past the end time on the invite!

Last night I washed the couch covers and one slip cover with the armrest that had dog dirt all over it. Then while loading Diet Cokes in the fridge, I dropped one and the entire thing exploded all over the kitchen - the floors, all the cabinets, the appliances. What a mess! So I had to wash everything which was not on the agenda. Blerg. I suppose regular Coke would have been a lot worse!

Today I am showing my successor the treasury stuff. I need to go take a shower and straighten up. Aside from that, no plans.

Take care all!

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