Mrs. Bubba

Phyll, I liked my massage.... Was always afraid of breaking the table before.... then there was the whole getting naked thing, but I was never naked... Kept my underwear on and she only took the sheet off one body part at a time... I do know this gal, but I was comfortable and I enjoyed it... You should try it..... I, too, am a firm believer in the power of prayer.... I'm living proof..... How nice for your friend's daughter... There are angels among us............ Laura K........green mashed potates.... I have to think about that....... You color your own hair??? Me, too!!! I'm just too cheap to pay the salon.... It washes out at the same rate no matter how much you pay... That's my theory.... I've never tried the highlights think like Phyll is getting.. I'd have to have someone do that for me I think.... Apples, I would have cried, too.... bless your DH for just taking care of you and not making fun of you... He is a gentleman......truely..... Brothers aren't that kind..... Arlene, sorry you fell off the wagon, but you are in good company... We had supper at church tonight... They made that 3 bean/hamburger hotdish... Beans and meat....good protein... and then fresh carrots, homemade buns of which I had NONE..... and bars..... I ate 2 small banana bars... They were so good... they had a nice cooked carmel frosting.... I never should have had the first one as then I had to have the second... Only saving grace was that they were small.... I think we will both live...... well, all you other girls, hope you doing well and will be in touch soon.... I need my pills and my ice pack right now.. I think I may have a little response to my massage going on... I'm ready to relax... and hopefully sleep better tonight... PT tomorrow again.... Hugs and prayers to all...... Julie

Hi there, just back from my full body massage.... It was very relaxing, but she said my back and shoulder were really tight...... I knew that!!!! but it was good.... We leave for Lenten Services in about 45 minutes, so need to get myself ready I suppose... It's very casual with a light supper beforehand, so no need to do too much... I got this new perm yesterday and it took most of my color away, so hate my hair right now... It stinks, it's still quite tight, and I look old.... can't wait to color it... She likes to wait 2 weeks but I'll be lucky if I make it for one.... Don't care for me in gray...... My mother has pretty gray hair and has for many years... but she never colored hers.... Once you start you really can't quit without having that "skunk" look for a while... So I guess I'm stuck.... Apples, if you learn much more too fast you'll be way out of our league.... Take it easy now... Nice of you to make the food for the landlady... Of course it sounds just like you..... I have always loved to cook and bake, but these days I'm not as into it as I have been... It makes me very happy not to cook supper tonight... Once before you commented on the fact that the planning meals was the hardest part... I agree... You can get stuck in a rut making the same old things all the time... I like to have a variety, but sometimes it's hard to come up with ideas.... Our beef went to the butcher on Monday, so we'll be getting a call soon to come get it.. Can't wait for a good beef roast... Lori, glad to hear that the fiancee is going to talk to his mother... Don't let her spoil this time for you now... You just let your light shine for everyone to see and it will all work out... You'll be the belle of the ball (except for the bride, of course!!) Did the shoes work with your outfit?? Gosh, Jodi, I got worn out just reading about your day yesterday... Hope this one was a bit calmer.... I have brothers, 3 of them.... and they've had to bail me out of more that one situation with a car or an apartment.. And they have such good memories.. Never forget anything... I remember a long time back after I got my first car, I couldn't figure out where to put the gas... It was under the licence plate... What a stupid place for filling gas.... but they never forgot that......ever...... Laura, how's your neck doing?? Hope you are feeling better.... Judy, where are you girl??? Did you finish that gig???? Been to anymore singles dances??? Phyll, you'll get that earring done soon.. Then we can see them.. The pin or necklase, (can't remember which) was very pretty.... How is your friend today..?? Arlene, glad you made it through drinking that contrast... It sure could taste better, too.... Hope the tests come out okay.. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of you... Isn't much of a holiday at our house... I'm not sure I even have any green to wear tonight.... socks maybe... oh, I do have a dark green shirt I could wear..... St. Patty must have smiled on us, too, Apples, as we are having a very nice day and not much fog at all... It's almost 50.. I went to my massage with just a sweatshirt... no jacket.... Was comfortable.... Well, time to get Mimi up from her nap so we can get going... You all take care.... I'll pray for us again as I always do....... God's blessings to you all.... Julie

I'm up early, too... My shoulder pain just woke me up and I took half a vicodin and have heat on it... Maybe it won't get crazy.. It's been doing better lately.... dang it!!! Jessica, I understand why you feel so swamped with all you have to do.... But your DH is right... You can do this and it will be so worth it... Last time you were moving in with you in-laws.... This time you are leaving to start a new chapter in your life with all these new positives you have created for yourself... You are going to be tired and maybe even a bit crabby, but it will be just what you need to have your own place and make all your own decisions again... Your attitude is all up to you.... And I'm positive you cana do this... You have come so far, don't let this little moving thing set you back..... There..............that's your pep talk..... Remember you have this whole bunch of mothers and sisters to pull for you here.... Stay in touch and let us help you through it.... Try to have a good day now... Eva, you stay so busy, but you seem to find time for everything... You must be an organized person.... Phyll, good you could be there for you friends... And you'll get your taxes done.. It's just so nice to have them over and done with.. We had ours done 2-2 and filed 2-4.... Just found out last Friday that there was some problem.... I couldn't figure out why our refund hadn't come yet... So, I went into the website and find out and it said there was a problem.... Called our CPA and he said he fixed it, so should be a couple weeks now... Hoping anyway... I'm going to try to get back to sleep... It's about time for DH to get up so I might just shut the door and crawl back in and see if I can get back to sleep for a bit.. Mimi comes at 10:00 today.... My cancelled massage from yesterday is now today at 3:30.... That should help some, too... Talk to you all later.... Julie

OMG, I missed a lot today... so much to read and try to remember... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOYCE........ Be happy with 67... the alternative isn't that great....... that's how I look at getting older.... I'd rather be older than dead just yet... Have things I want to do yet.... so I happily tell people how old I ammm Apples, sorry about DS's water problems.. Did they get things cleaned up?? Sounds like we're going to have a big mess here in ND again this year, too.... Expecting 50 tomorrow so it's going to melt fast.... Janet, glad you are feeling better... Laura, so happy to hear your mom got help for gout.. My dad had it along with his leukemia and it was so painful for him.... glad they could help her... Your dad is doing well so far... great news... Easter will be a good time for all of you... How's our little John Deere lover.??? Lori, you are handling things well with this woman... I'd want to slap her.... She has a lot of nerve... and she should be voicing these concerns to her son.... has she talked to him... or them..... or just you..??? Is she just trying to upset you??? What a not-nice person.. Hope your DD doesn't have to have mil problems right from the start...... You take it easy... I'm not remembering alot else... Lots of veritgo problems... hope you are all better soon.... I had a busy day with PT this morning... driving in the pea-soup type fog for 36 miles was no fun... but made it fine.... my massage got cancelled.... got my perm at 5:00 so I'm curly with lots of body again... maybe a bit shorter than I like, but it will grow... Hate the smell, but this too shall pass.... Had a bad food day today... not too many calories, just not the right foods... This is a problem for me... I have no desire to eat meat often... Have to force it and don't.... Eggs are my go to protein and I didn't have any today.... Well, got a couple things to do before bed so will say goodnight for now... I'll try to do better with everyone tomorrow.... Where is that Meredith girl??? We gotta get her back soon.... I miss hearing about her life..... Night all........... Julie

I finally remembered to take some pictures of my Mimi with the hat I bought her in Florida.... So, here she is... The red eyes are because she had just hit grandpa in the face and knocked his glasses off and he swatted her on the butt...... Little stinker..... But we love her so much.... She gets spoiled her with us all the time..... Grandpa and Mimi love to go for wagon rides... It was nice enough today for a little one... Grandpa was taking her to the car to go home, but she didn't want to leave.. I added this one because you can see some of the snow banks we still have..... bye now..... Julie

Arlene, OMG........ how can you drink all that stuff??? I had to have a bunch of those CT scans on my stomach during my whole medical mess about a year ago.... I told them I had a band and they brought me some red stuff and I only had to drink one medium sized glass.... I could never have done 2 big bottles.... maybe you should ask....... Good luck, anyway... I hope you get some answers..... Great, that wedding is coming up real fast... and soon it will be over.... It's like our trip to FL.... we waited and waited and now it's been over a month since we were together.... Time sure flies when you aren't looking... I hope the shoes are just right... Jodi, I don't know of any traditions around here about moving into a new place, but I'm with the others that TP is a good thing to start with..... Hope all you girls with bad mornings are doing better now..... My day has been fine... Mimi has been napping since 3:00 and it's time for her mom to come... Better try to wake her... Laura K and Apples, I'm glad you have such green thumbs.... Eva must, too... Me, I can't keep a poinsetta alive at Christmas.... I have not plants in my house except a bamboo thing in a glass with just rocks in it that a friend game me and it hasn't died yet, but the leaves are getting kind of yellow... I sometimes do some potted plants in the summer.... petunias or the like, but I hate taking care of them... Just not a plant person... I have fake flower arraingments in my house... Well, better go get Mimi ready... Talk to you guys later. Julie

Jessica I did go watch your you-tube site... Great pictures of your son's T-ball game.... Good memories.... I also watched your weekly video. You look great and sound so good.... WTG.......... Hugs........ Julie

Morning to you........... I was a sleepy head this morning... DH got up early, but I just shut the door and crawled back in and slept a while longer... It felt good... Then got woke up by my mother wanting me to take her for appointments tomorrow... Whe waited this long.... and I can't unless I cancel all of mine... I hate when she makes appointments without consulting to see if I'm free...... But, she did call a brother who said he would maybe!!! We'll see what happens... Jessica, yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad you've made the decision to move.... We will see an even bigger change in you when you have you independence back.... Sorry about DH taking your keys... That is a problem.... You don't have a spare set hid somewhere??? Jodi, sure not good about being without electicity... Your party sounds like just the thing for a bunch of giggling girls... What fun..... You take care... You're doing great.... Oh, and yes, you had an unusual thing happen to you after surgery, but not everyone has had a snap of a time.. I had a long one.... 4 days in the hospital because I had to have a full blown incision... 11 inches.... Long story..... but I'm one of those people to.. If it can happen, it usually happens to me.....But I'm still here and doing okay.... Wow, Joyce, a model...... cool.... You'll get back there.. or close anyway..... Lori, I'm glad you are working on that image you see in the mirror... On the pictures I only see a lovely lady... I hope you start seeing her all the time.... Well, paperwork to be done and Mimi will be here at 11:45 so I'd better get started.. I'm a bit behind because of sleeping in... Have a great day....... Julie

Hi everyone..... I'm like Apples, and just chillin' today... Finally got through all the posts since I was on last night... busy girls..... Had guests for breakfast after churh, had a nap, did dishes and cleaned the kitchen, did DD's taxes, and now here.... Soon will watch TV with DH, but I'm staying off his lap...... I love him and it wouldn't be a good thing, YET!!!!!! Apples can do that now...... Janet, I noticed your new avatar right away.... good cropping job.... It's a great picture.... I'm so glad I got to see you in person looking like that!!! Love everyone's pictures, too..... but I'm terrible at taking pictures... I never think of it.... Dang camera sits in a drawer getting old..... I am usually the one taking, too, so don't get pictures of myself often.... I've never really enjoyed having them taken, but didn't hide exactly..... Pillow in the lap maybe....... All you gals with your nice weather....... ahhhhhhhhhhh, I'm like Apples......tired of this fog and rain... Yes, the snow is melting, but it is so dreary.... One of these days we are going to have beautiful North Dakota weather and everything will be green and plush.... Just not in the next couple weeks for sure!!! Well, you all have a great rest of the weekend... Hugs to all............ Julie

Hi gals......had a nice evening out with DH to a Christian Women's Guest night with my mother... Nice speakers and a good meal... I ate roast pork.. not much else... Phyll, I-90 goes all the way from you to NY, but if when you get to Billings, MT (or thereabouts) it meets I-94 which goes a little north and through North Dakota.... I'm 36 miles from Bismarck where I-94 is.... then it just travels on to past Minneapolis and picks back up to I-90...... 94 goes through ND and 90 goes through SD..... It would be fun and we do have an RV park, but don't now about the sizes.... We have a large property so it wouldn't be a big deal no matter what.... I could certainly meet you in Bismarck.... Or maybe Fago and Apples could come, too...... Just an idea.... Arlene, I'm starting to think you and I don't have much luck in the health department..... Sorry about your colon problems.... Hope you are better soon.... Melissa, good luck with your new plan... Cheri, yes, the blue is so much easier on the eyes.... Glad your DH is enjoyng his job and that it gives you a little needed space... Hope you are feeling better soon, too.. aqtpie......... glad you found out what was wrong and they can help you... best of luck... janet, glad you are enjoying your evening off.... I don't like losing an hour either... lately I have been staying up so late that it will hurt me.. I invited guests for breakfast after church and need to be up early to prepare my food to go in the oven... Oh, well, an afternoon nap could be in order..... Eva, you did a great job of catching up on 5 pages.... glad you had such a nice day..... Apples, should be out on her date with DH.... Hope she is de-stressing even more... Lori, I'm sure those wedding payments are plenty high... Everything costs so much these days... But it's a good way to spend money..... Enjoy the time change... Well, all you other gals, I'll have to catch you later... Hope everyone has a nice evening and a restful sleep... Take care and God Bless............... Julie

Hi everyone.... hope you are all having a fine Saturday... Apples, I'm overjoyed to hear you sounding like yourself again.. Your day/night out with DH sounds like just the ticket... Have fun... We did that yesterday sort of and had a nice time... Actually did it this morning, too, to take the old car down to auction, but DH is in a mood I can't figure out... You'd think he was just forced to give up his first born.... Moping and sulking............ and it was his idea, not mine!!! Asked him why he is in such a funk and he says he doesn't know... Men!!! go figure!!! Anyway, have fun with yours... Love all the pictures.... Except me and my cold sore..... Janet, your new outfit is very nice... you look great... Glad you had such a good time last evening... Sounds like you and Phyll had a blast.... Arlene, you are on your way now with this new program... Hope all goes as you want it to .. How's the weather??? Letting you have some peace for a while I hope..... Well, DD and Mimi are coming to get the groceries I bought for them so better get moving off the computer before my little one wants to help me... Sorry to not hit everyone this time, but wish you all a very nice almost spring day..... Hugs.......... Julie Phyll, if you will be close enough to go to MAFB, then you will be close enough to visit me!!!!!! We'd love to have you stop by..... At least try to work us in..... ad yes, things have changed a lot... Actually, they have changed since the last time we were there... Moved the BX.........built a new big gas station.....that sort of thing... We only get there once every 6-8 months..... Laura, no, I didn't get anything dangerous for me... Just stocked up my pantry a bit... got some band friendly things on sale, too.... Special K crackers that I like were way cheaper than at Wal-mart.... that sort of thing.... I'm usually the one who says, "if you don't need it, it isn't a good deal", so no, I didn't buy unnecessary things... That would be DH who does that.... And he always wants to buy multiples of the same thing... Like knick-knacks or whatever... What good is two of the same.... I never understood that... I want 1 he buys 3 or 4......... We always spend more at the grocery store when he is along, too..... Judy, you and Bitsy have fun out there on your cart... No accidents from driving too fast, though...... Jodi, hope you are feeling okay today.. Are you sticking to the liquids.?? It's best to do that for a few days... You need to let things calm down... Take care..

Hey friends, we got home from our day trip with $311 worth of groceries and a lot of work to put it all away... Some was for DD and Mimi.... I can't turn down good specials when I know they need groceries, too... We shop at the commissary every once in a while... They have good military coupons, but you never know what will be on special.... I just walk the whole place and look for good deals... there were quite a few this time, so we took advantage... DD will be thrilled with her portion..... We saw the sun today!!!!!!! First time in well over 2 weeks... It was nice to just be out and about with just a jacket and no gloves.... We went to the BX, too and DH got new tennies on a clearance rack.... I'm tired tonight so am not going to try to comment on all the posts, but I'm glad so many seem to be doing well..... Welcome to Mishay..... You'll like it here....I'll be back tomorrow sometime... Have to go to Bismarck with DH early as he is taking one of our older vehicles down to a vehicle auction.... Have to have it there by 9:00..... But have no shopping to do so should be able to come home right after...... Hope to visit more then.... Hugs to all......... Julie

Morning girls, hope you all got some sleep.... I did.... no bad episodes lately, so I have my fingers crossed again... Anyway, just wanted to pop in to say that I'm off for the day with DH... We have a day trip planned to Minot and the AF Base... We go to the commissary to shop for groceries once in a while... get all the military discounts and such... Just a nice day out with him... weather is passable.. but still no sun....... So, everyone have a good day, I'm going to spend money!!! Love to all...............Julie

Apples and Great, I for one, am encouraged to know that this sort of thing happens to you once in a while and I'm not the only one..... We all need to know that being at goal doesn't mean that you do everything perfect all the time... We are all human and human reactions are expected.... BUT, it's the not letting it get out of control that is the wonderful thing about this band... We can have a bad day or a bad week and still not be a bad person and still get right back at it when we are feeling better and have worked through our difficulties.. You are both beautiful women and will always be.... Apples, you are more apt to make your stomach sick than gain weight and yes, you do have a little wiggle room... Great, your pictures were wonderful and I never saw anything unattractive about you in capris..... You looked "great".... Thanks for sharing yourselves with us.... I need to know I'm not unique..... I've got as good a chance as anyone to conquer this body and the jail it has kept me in so many years.... I appreciate you and the others like Janet and Linda and Cheri, who share their struggles even though you are at goal.... Okay, I'm off my soapbox now....

Apples, you are welcome and you are loved!!!! Thank you for being such a wonderful lady... I'm so proud to have you for my friend.... Julie

Hi gang, I got behind again and it takes a while to catch back up... Just had a busy day and evening yesterday with Lenten services and all.... and then Mimi came at 6:30 am today.... I was so tired that I sat on the couch with her and dozed while she watched her Little Bear... She would smack me everytime it was over so I could put on a new one..... I wasn't really sleeping, just resting I guess.... I got up to go to the bathroom and came back to her tipped over on the couch asleep..... They look like such angels when sleeping!!!! Then it was time for my show (Young and the Restless) so I sat and watched that... finally time to check in here..... Melissa, sorry you still are having vehicle problems.. They are such a nuisance.. And about your plateau... I've been doing that for months... It's hard to break, but it can be done... If feel like I'm on the verge of something now... We'll see... Phyll, you know I can sure relate about the pain and bringing one to crying... It's just plain awfull..... My sympathies.. Hope it is better soon.... WTG on the size 16..... That's fabulous Cheri, how's everything today...??? I hope that saurkraut has left your system to do no more damage.... More problems at work makes for stress.... Take it easy.. Janet, that boss had a lot of nerve asking you to work Friday... They can't have it both ways!!! good for you... Eva, loved the cards... My artistic talents don't go in that direction at all.... How do you get the ideas?? The massages are okay, but don't know if I think they are helping at all.... Hope your back is better soon, too.... Shan, WTG on your bootcamp, too.... It's great what a few pounds can do to our determination... Arlene, hope all your cleaning works and you don't get sick... And hugs to your daughter during this pregnancy.. Hope she won't have to have bed rest.... Lori, the pictures are wonderful... DH is a doll and you look so happy together. And you look fabulous... Going to make a beautiful mother of the bride in a few days.... Laura, congrats on getting into new pants.... I'm pulling for you to get back into your exercise plan.. Wish I could.... I don't even do what I can do lately... No excuses, just don't even think of it most days.... Apples, take care of yourself.... we love you..... Well, time to do something constructive around the house here... Don't know what yet.... There are a few dishes to wash and supper to plan... Nothing special I guess..... Take care all and have a great day... YYTL.......... Julie

Morning everyone..... Lori, it's great to have you home safe and back on the board with us.... I'm sure you have jet lag and a million things to do, but it was so good to hear from you.. Glad you had a wonderful time.. We'll look forward to hearing more later when you catch up on things at home... When do you have to move to SLC?? Thanks, Phyll, I did my best... Yup, you did wonderful doing that walk..... Apples, I need to have my hair done, too.... I'm in need of a perm... My last one was in Octber, so going on 5 months.... I need it for the body mostly... Need to schedule it for sometime soon.... Hope you get some rest today, sounds like you had a bad night.... Shan, good luck at boot camp..... I forgot that about you, too.... Sorry.....Hope it goes real well for you.. Well, I'd better get something done... Mimi comes at 10:00 for a little and then I have a massage at noon... I also have to finish writing up a proposal for some of our rental property... The county commissioners asked for one as they have to close down part of the courthouse for health issues and need new spaces asap.... I just happen to have 2 open, so will see if they are interested... There isn't much commercial space in a small town like ours..... Talk to you all later.... Julie

Melissa, so sorry for your loss... A pet can be as much a member of the family as any person... Hoping you will feel better soon....... As for any update, since Apples doesn't feel up to it, I'll try..... Just don't anyone get mad if I make any mistakes..... Janet.... has been working hard and has a new big client that is givine her lots of work and no extra pay.. She had some good family time recently and tonight has a headache... But she is still our wonderful fealess leader... Apples..... her father passed away recently from a massive heart attack.... she is handling this in her own way as best she can.. We are all supporting her and have been praying for her all the time... She has been busy on the board here trying to win the game of who will be the last to post on page 600 and the first to post on 601.... She won......... But she worked hard at it, too..... They are home in MN again and busy getting ready for the new season.. She has quit her job as full-time food preparer for all the men and will just cook for DH and DS this year.... We are happy for her..... Great....... has been gone forever on her trip to Israel... Should be home tomorrow we think...... Eva.... is busy as usual, but always finds time for family, friends, fun and her crafts.. She is making cards right now... She and DH went to an Irish food cook-off recently..... Judy...... is almost finished with the production she has been in... I think she has just a few performances left.... Laura K.... is trying very hard to give up smoking... We wish her all the best.... Joyce...... had her surgery and is doing well.... Is just getting on regular food.... And lost like 17 pounds... Jessica.... is just amazing.. She started on a C25K program and just smoked up the road on her first day.. She is back on all her med and doing well... School is going well.. Her little one has been sick, but better now.. Laura.... her parents were to visit and it was a great time for them all... sad to have them leave, but it was good... Dad starts this 3rd round of chemo soon... Nelson has been sick, too, but is better, too.. He had a great birthday party a short time ago... DH took his life in his own hands and brought cookies into the house yesterday I think it was... The cookies are now gone and he won't be doing that again anytime soon.... Laura has made it to 220 and she and Eva who is at 220 also are going to have a challenge..... Deb.... has been having a bad few days but is back on the band wagon and going to be doing great real soon... Jodi.... had her surgery today so we are waiting to hear how things went for her... She took time before to get everything ready and even pampered herself some... Phyll... walked in an event recently and really did herself proud... can't remember what it was for.... But she is doing wonderfully.... Now making jewelry and doing water aerobics.... Arlene.... had a worry about DD and her 2 teenagers needing to move into her house for a while, but everything seems to be working out and they will not be coming.. She is just getting started on a new medically monitored plan to try to jump start her weight loss... So far so good... Cheri.....took a nasty fall at work and has had to be in the background for a little while... She has big bruises and was very sore, but is mending and will soon be good as new... She is at goal now and trying to get a good handle on maintenance... Meredith..... she got her house and was moving, but we don't hear from her much at all anymore.. She is so busy.. We are hoping to get her back sometime soon... Linda.... is doing so well, too.... She is our exercise queen.. She just goes and goes.. She is working on a bedroom for her little granddaughter and it sounds so precious... Shrinking Shan..... she is new to me, but I think she was here before... Anyway she had a great day with her little one in the backyard making rock sandwiches and enjoying the nice weather in Colorado today... I think that just leaves you and me... I'm okay.. still doing me PT and taking all the medication so I can seem normal... I'm waiting on an appeal to my insurance company so I can get the MRI that I need..... Otherwise, things are the same.. I take care of my Mimi everyday.. She was here until 9:30 tonight as DD had to go to a home decor party at a friends.... I put up Easter decorations while she was napping today and she had a great time playing with plastic eggs this evening..... So, tell us how you are..... aside from the grief over your dear dog........ How is the job..... and how other things....?? Let us know... So, that should be an update... If I screwed anything up or forgot anyone.............SORRY..... I did my best... Someone add what I missed or correct what I got wrong.. I did that all from memory.... Probably fogot some big items.... I'm old, too, so that CRS thing comes and goes..... Goodnight now.... Hugs and prayers for everyone.. Julie

Well, all you girls with nice spring weather enjoy it... As I look out the window it is snowing like a son-of-a-gun!!!!!! Se are to have snow and rain until we hit 4 inches now for a few days.. Haven't seen the sun it almost 2 weeks.... Lots of fog..... Temps in the low 30's... Just right for ice.......... I hate ice................. I made it to Bismarck and back without any problem.. PT was mostly just a massage again.... don't go again til next week.... Stopped at Wal-Mart to get eggs and $150 later, I made it home.... They had great cleanance items. And had to buy Easter candy for my grandkids so I can get a package in the mail before long... It doesn't tempt me... I bought some SF hard candies for me so I can have something sweet when I need a hit.... I do like jelly beans, though, so have to be careful of them.... Had DH get all my Easter decorations out so will try to do some of that now that Mimi is napping... I'm having a rough day today with food.... I just have a hunger that I can't satisfy with anything I have ..... And I did have hard protein... Just a weird day I think.... Hope Jodi is doing well..... Deb, don't be too hard on yourself... We've all done that... Like you said, just get back at it.... You'll be fine... We're only human afterall..... Shan, what state are you in???? Love the rock sandwiches... How old is your little one.?? Well, better get a move on....things to do.... TTYL..Julie

Morning ladies, I've just got a couple minutes before leaving for Bismarck.. I have PT this morning.... the last one scheduled for right now... Don't know if they will continue or not.... Anyway, the road report says the highway is wet, so I'm hoping for a safe trip. We'll see I guess... DH doesn't work so he will be here with Mimi until I get home... She comes at 10:00..... It shouldn't take me long as I really don't have any shopping to do.... A little stop at Wal-mart for eggs and jerky..... Jodi, hope you have a real good day and are home resting very soon.... Best wishes............ you're on your way..... Eva, you take it easy..... You work so hard and then are so busy otherwise, too.... take care of yourself.... You all have a good day.... talk to you when I get home.. Julie

]Julie...DH loves to see your body in the chair???? Is that necked TV watching????????? Now Apples, you know better than that!!!! I told you about this, remember......??? I'm shy!!!!!! Laura is the one who would do that!! She's not shy!!!!!! Night girls.................... Julie

Congratulations, Apples...................you did it again.... got both of them this time..... I knew you would...... Now on to the next 100 pages... I've sort of done what Janet suggested about my Lenten sacrifice..... I've switched horses in mid-stream.... Not really giving up anything, but am going to try to stick to the "no bread" thing, but also add a committment to try to do mostly hard protein with a few veggies... and more liquids... I've done well today.. no snacking yet, either.... Had a slice of pork roast with about 5 cooked carrot gems for supper.... Had 2 eggs with a bit of Miracle whip and some Special K crackers (only 5 cals each) for brunch and a slice of deli turkey breast at about 2:00..... Threw part of that up, but I think I didn't chew it enough... Anyway, that is an improvement for me with hard proteins..... And I've already had almost 3 large glasses of liquid.. Will try to do a couple more while doing TV with DH tonight.... My weight this morning was just as it has been for ages..... So, anyway, I've started something new... We'll see if I can keep it up... I'm a carb kid.... I'd rather have split pea soup with a couple crackers than hard meat.... Still protein, but doesn't stick as long.... Arlene, you're entitled to your "last supper" thing.. I did it last night with some buttered popcorn..... DH likes extra butter so I had to have some, too..... Apples, I loved your cake story, too.. I have done something similar as I have a half dozen little angel food pans... always make one for the 1st birthday thing... But one year I made a bunch and did something like you did.... Mimi plays with them now when she is looking in my cupboards.... And yes, we lub you, too..... And by the way this is your therapy now..... We'll bill you later................. LOL.............. I do really love you, my friend....... Time for some TV time with DH... He hates it when I sit in here on the computer.. I can hear the TV just fine and listen to the shows, but he needs to see my body in the chair next to him I guess.... Talk to you all later..........Hugs and love to all......... Julie

Gosh, it was only in January..... I'm amazed that we could do 100 pages in that short of a time.... We're a gabby bunch...... but fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Apples, I just noticed how close we are to page 600 on here... You were so proud of being the last post on 500 and the first on 501 or whatever it was.... We'll see if you can follow that up a hundred pages later.... Odd that it seems like that happend such a short time ago..... but don't remember the date... Must have been before summer or after...... I'll have to check...... Just wondered if you noticed.....