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Good Morning girlies... Off & running this morn... already took ds to the HS for soccer scrimmages all morn... then dd to the barn, a quick stop @ Sports Auth & Target, a drive thru Sbux for a pick-me-up, then to the last scrimmage of the morn... phew! Then home & work... lots & lots of work. I've got a good book recommendation for those who enjoy the Stephen King genre of books. So Cold the River by Michael Koryta. Oh yeah, 1 more stop this a.m.... I'm going by the Y to sign up for 2 aqua aerobics classes that start next week. Tues morns is "Shallow Water Aerobics" and Fri morns is "Energized Aqua Pi-Yo-Chi". I've got to get back to basics, and I did enjoy the aqua workouts, so... Everyone enjoy the day! Keep on bending, Judy!!

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Oh ((Judy)) So sorry to read that. That just sux. Purple power, dear friend!!

Check your e-mails for DL planning...

4 weeks 'til PS!

No, the prices were in a table & it didn't copy. It's $76 for an adult for 1 park/1 day. The second price was child. So its $76.

Yeah, I think there are things that you can ride... It's a small world Peter Pan Haunted Mansion Pirates of the Carribean Alice in Wonderland Buzz Light Year Captain EO (show) Disneyland Railroad Enchanted Tiki Room Finding Nemo Jungle Cruise Carrousel Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Pinnochio's Journey Snow White's Scary Adventures (they're not, really) Here's a link re: ride limitation suggestions: Ride Restrictions for Disneyland Resort Here's a link re: rides: Disneyland Attractions at a Glance This is for just Disneyland... there's also California Adventure, which is separate from DL. Here's ticket info: Ticket Media and PricesTicket Type Where Purchased Adult10+ Child 3-9 Single day - One park, one day Main Entrance/Phone$76.00 $68.001-Day Hopper Main Entrance/Online$101.00$91.00

Janie... how'd the iron thing go?

Ok, last thing I post this morning... swear! 1 month from today we'll be at Disneyland!

7am: primary doc...get to face the "fat music" and splain why the f*&k I am still fat! Man I hate this! I just grin & bear it. Good luck. But the mani/pedi & hair sound voon-dee-bah! & S returning home!

I know, right?! When the hell DID it happen?? Let's see... when I "met" you it was Feb 2007, so they were in... 3rd & 7th grades! Wowza. That's just CrAzY! It just goes SO fast!

Good morn~~ Kids both had a good first day of 7th & 11th grades. Will post pics once I figure out how to get them off of ds's camera! FIL is a mess, but don't want to talk about it cuz' that makes me think about it and that makes me crazy, so... 'nuff said. Everyone make it a great day!

$34,000 for the hospital??! WOWZA! That's incredible! So glad you're improving every day, Judy!! The kids start school on Monday, so this past week has been *very* busy, fitting in dr's app'ts and shopping and soccer practices and end-of-summer pool parties & sleepovers... phew! Otherwise, not much to report... tomorrow will be spent prepping for Monday... getting school clothes cleaned & organized, getting school supplies organized, making lunches, setting alarm clocks... yay! Then Monday is "the most, wonderful time... of the year!" sing along! SO MUCH house cleaning to do on Monday, + work... ay yai yai! Each day brings us closer to PS!! I can't wait!!

Yay Judy! So happy for you! You're doing great! Getting the room ready is so exciting, Laura! No, no actual lettuce! This is the first time I've made the recipe, it just sounded easy & I love BLTs & we're supposed to bring a side dish, so... Here it is: 1 lb pasta (I used mini wagon wheel), cooked & drained a bunch of green onions, sliced 1 can of petite diced tomatoes, drained well (or you could finely chop a few fresh tomatoes) 8 slices bacon, cooked & chopped up (I used the pre-made bacon in the bag) (man I was lazy, huh?) (but it was the "real" stuff and not the "bitz") (just want to make that clear) 1 cup mayo 1/4 cup white vinegar (I'll use less the next time I make it & maybe cider) and for good measure, I threw in 3 packets of splenda Cook pasta; drain & cool and put in large mixing bowl. Add onion, tomato, bacon and mix well. In a separate bowl, mix together mayo, vinegar, & Splenda/sugar. Pour mayo mixture over pasta mixture and mix well. Put in a pretty serving dish, cover w/plastic wrap, and refrigerate 'til party time. Enjoy! :thumbup: Edited to add: I got the recipe from www.thepioneerwoman.com -- wow she's got some tasty recipes over there!

I'm not sure about that... the people in those lines can be rabid & not care a whit about a cute lil' gal with a cane... at WDW & DL, it's "survival of the fittest"! ... but then again, you'll have your posse w/you, so it'll all be good! Hope the pb cookie helps w/the therapy! Makes sense that it would...:thumbup: Speaking of Disney... we just found out this morning that DS's club soccer team was accepted into a soccer Showcase @ Disney from 12/27 - 30! :eek: Talk about the worst week of the year to even think about going down there, yikes! Most likely it'll be DS & DH who go... but there is a slight/slim/sliver of a chance that we all may go the week before & spend Xmas there -- and THAT would be our Xmas. But probably not. But maybe. Gotta love indecision!

Good morn girlies... Hugs for Susanne and purple power for her mom today! Regular day... work, house stuff, etc... then the soccer picnic tonight... we're assigned to bring a side dish & I'm going to make "BLT Pasta Salad"... quick, easy, tasty. I won't be eating any, but the hungry soccer players should enjoy it! Make it a good one!

Ok, I don't want to brag... but... if I don't, then who will? Every once in awhile, it's nice to know that my efforts are appreciated. Here's what my editor just wrote to me about the big honkin' messy chapter I slaved over the end of last week & weekend: Hello, well I was able to go over the chapter today and I must say, I am humbled! Boy, you did an excellent job--I am in awe right now. Doubt if I could have turned it into something as good as you did. Yay, me! (Oh yeah, the kind words also come w/a bump in salary for the whole book (which, sadly, she's anticipating will be as bad as that chapter)! I'm going to squirrel away the extra for PS fun!!) Guess I should get back to work now, huh?

I want this schedule! Do I have to get a knee replaced, tho?

But did he have a big butt, Laura? Candy cigarettes! :frown: They still make those? I hope I'm not too full too, Judy... but then I think that maybe it's just that I have to adjust to it being different after all this time. I WAS obviously not tight enough... if entire hamburgers w/fries, to mention just one food that I could gobble down w/ease, is obvious. Maybe I'll lose a lb or two before we meet again...

Ok... so I don't know what that gal did to me yesterday... but it's taken me 1.5 HOURS to drink 1 protein shake! WTH? Judy, so glad to read that you're feeling better! Ha ha, last night @ the movies there was an Old Spice Guy commercial that I'd never seen... it was long & FUNNY... and obviously very large on the "big screen"... I never noticed but it looked like he had a BIG booty! And I was thinking about what Laura said and was chuckling to myself... I LOVE BTS time & Fall... it's like New Year's to me... a chance to re-start... crisp weather (well, not yet, but...), new clothes, new routines... love love love it!

Good Tues Morn... Am so sleepy but must drive ds to the last tryout in a few mins... yawn! Went to the movies last night w/dd, and a friend and her two daughters... a LATE movie, for me... 9pm! oh my. We saw the pre-teen fav, "Charlie St. Cloud". If you enjoy watching Zac Efron brood from every possible angle -- and especially wet &/or crying -- then this flick is for you! He does have particularly piercing blue eyes... I did not eat popcorn! I snuck in a venti ice Sbux and sipped on it the whole time. I'm a good girl. Ok -- off to the HS. I didn't even take my shower yet -- I'm going to drive there & back in my pj's!!

Laura, KG sounds like it was worth all the discombobulation! I can imagine what she sounded like when she yelled for her assistant to come fix the phone w/Russ -- too funny!

Am home. Was right... got the "what to do" lecture... ugh. I didn't think I needed a fill, but she gave me a "top off" anyway. She wants me to do liquids for at least a week, then absolutely follow the rules to the letter. & I have to go back in a month. It hurts where she stuck me, and whether it's psychological or not, I'm having a hard time getting my 3pm pro shake down... I'm still working on it! Hmmmmmmmmm... Pam, have you noticed that I am writing in the size 4 font lately? Usually I use 3. Is it easier for you to read? I feel like I am yelling when I write this big. Need to get used to it. Did some DL research over the weekend, so we can maximize our time there. Will send it to you via e-mail sometime. Storm's a-brewing... I hear thunder in the distance! I'd better log off the 'puter!

M sitting in waiting room @ lapband doc. Am not happy they made me come. Do not want or need a lecture on why I am still fat after 3 years. But am expecting one. I Know what to do... just, obviously!!!, don't do it. Bleh. I need a brain band. Grrr am quite cranky.

Pam we were posting @ the same time! So glad you gals had a great time! Enjoy your last day of summer!!