Kat817

If you have time to post, you have time to work out, IF that is what you choose to do. So you have small kids at home, put them in a wagon or stroller and go walk. PLAYING is exercise!!! Go to the park with them and play. I cannot run due to a medical condition, but I find other ways to work out. Most of mine is just that....WORK! I buck bales, and pound fence posts, brand cows and any number of other things that a small farm requires!!! It all works out the body. One does not have to travel to a gym to work out. And if you have time to post and moan about it, then you have time, plain and simple......regardless which side of that Mason Dixon you are on!!! Kat

Sipping on an ice cold Sonic Slush........mmmmmmm hope it works. My shop is going up!!!! The floor is down. My $$$ is now in my bank here in town. I ask the teller if a manager was available. I told her what had happen, she told me they always take those in line before closing time. I just kind of looked at her for a minute---and I do mean a minute---I drug it out staring at her. Finally I told her "Well that just made up my mind, I want to close my accounts --I want my money in cash, I don't care to do business with people who first off treat me like I was treated yesterday, and then to be told I am lying when I relate what happen to someone in charge." She says to me, I did not say you were lying! I told her she just told me they never do that, and I know damn good and well they did, I just want my money please. And I need to know exactly when each of my CD's will mature, so I can be on the lookout to pull them when that time comes. So the manager is trying to apologize saying she did not mean that, and she would definitely look into it....and gives Kinsey a sucker....and the line is getting long! She tells me they really ought to do this with a cashiers check--I told her No I want cash. She says---really loud, so everyone in the line could hear "Are you comfortable walking around with over nine thousand dollars in cash?" Witch! Then the teller gets all snotty and tells me that I have 6 CD's and why weren't they all in one, so they made more interest? And they all have different maturity dates? I looked at her nicely and told her "it is called laddering---you might look into it" She counted out my money. I carefully stashed it in my purse, under my arm, got Kinsey and we walked out heads held high, purse held tight!!! Come to my bank, and deposited what little was left after having them make me a cashiers check to pay for the shop. And I intend on going in, in person everytime my CD's come up and CASHing them out too! And I agree Terry, it felt great!!! I did not have issues with the motel in SA other than I didn't like us all being separated, with that much advance I thought we would all have rooms together....not all over the hotel! I loved the Gruene one as far as when we hit the house it was just us!! I agree with Judy that SA would have been better with more time. More time to see things on the riverwalk, and to hit the mercado. But we have years--------we will all go back and they will all wonder who that group of skinny women is!! They look kinda like that Denny's group that was so noisy!!! Oh, the stomach is not liking the slushie. That scares me, I was going to stick to liquids today after all the throwing up yesterday---maybe I am just drinking it too much too fast. Will slow down. I figure I have to be swollen after that. It does not feel like it is backing up in my esophagus it just makes my stomach hurt, and feel nauseated. Shop is going up quickly!!! It come in, in some pre fabricated panels.....it is wood construction, but like the door jams and the roof parts and all were already assembled and brought in on trucks, and now they are putting all the pieces together. They have lots of guys working, and lots of hammers, and a compressor, Kinsey is fascintated.....me too kinda! They are a Menonite group doing the build. They are very quiet, and soft spoken, and some have the strange little beards! They are doing construction in slacks and sleeved shirts. I just looked out and they were getting their lunch boxes out of the truck. So I went out and ask if I could get them something to drink, they both ask for ice water----I told them they were free to clear a spot on the table under the patio, but they just sit in the chairs, and held their lunches!! And they don't really look at me, and call me ma'am!!!! Rick is frothing at the bit to get home. Of course he has class today---so there was no getting out of it. He wanted to be here for the build! Oh well, when he comes home it will be such a surprise. I almost lied to him and said they hadn't shown up so it would be a really big surprise, but was afraid he would call to find out where they were!! Especially since I egged him on saying if he wanted them called, HE had to do it....... Well I am going to wander around the house, and see if my slushie will settle down. Talk to ya later! Kat

Rest lots Betty, I'll be thinking of you and sending get well quick wishes your way!!! So glad it is behind you, and soon you will be up and around again--feelin' perky!! I had some sort of stomach virus yesterday, and was soooo sick at my stomach, I heaved all day long, ran fever. I took the phenergen the Dr. prescribed for nausea and it put me to sleep, I slept most of the afternoon, and all night, and so far this morning I feel better. I am drinking some Water, I know I dehydrated after that, and had a piece of toast, and everything feels fine. What a yucky day! Today I am waiting (tho not to patiently) for the builders to get here to build Rick's shop. This is the day they said they were doing it---but no one has shown up yet. They have not been paid----their SOP he said, we pay when they finish. But I just want them here building! I ran around all morning yesterday getting the permits in order, and now they are a no show so far.....grrrrrrrr. BUT to be totally honest---I did all the permitting, and I helped with the land being readied----but if Rick is concerned enough HE can call. I am not! Well, my little Princess got grape jelly all over hers clothes and a blanket so guess I'll go get them in the wash. Talk later! Kat

Good Morning Vi's~ I too slept hard last night. I didn't think I was going to, I still flet nauseated when I went to bed, and I kind of remember sometime in the night getting really hot, but nothing til the alarm went off at 5! Then Manda tucking Kinsey in bed with me at 6....then the alarm again a few minutes ago. Not sure when the builders are due here, but sometime today, and didn't want to have them ring the bell and find me still in jammies and asleep. I have to go out in the yard and show them the final resting place for the shop.....so got up. Now, I am up, have on a bra, brushed my teeth and hair, and pulled on some clothes---that is as good as it is getting for awhile!!! Have not eaten anything, but so far my stomach feels better, I do not want to eat.....so am going to have to think on what I might have in a little bit. For a long time I missed the back to school goings ons-----but have settled into not doing it pretty well. I did run into a totally bizarre kind of NSV thing I never dealt with before this year due to back to school. I got some $$$$ for my birthday so went to buy some new jeans, and there was squat to pick from, so when I mentioned it to the salesgirl in Maurices, she told me, they just had a hard time keeping stock during the back to school times. I have not work a "back to school" size clothes in a hunert years, so I never had the problem. So.....I held onto my $$$ and am waiting. I found nothing in the mall stores, or Target, I was getting so disgusted, til she said that, and I felt pretty doggone good about it then!! Terry, how are things with your Mom? And your Son? Want an extra son? Mine is on my list!! I wish they would get here and get started! I have to go to Farmington and go to the credit union and withdraw money to pay them! I went over last night, and I had put it off til the last minute because I felt crummy. But I sat in line behind another car in the drivethru when they left I pulled up, and the little metal door was closed over the canister. I looked at my clock and it said 5:43--so I hit the call button and nothing. I looked up at the window, and that witch in there was shaking her head no, and flipped a sign around that said closed. I was furious!!! I went around to the front to the walk in, and the sign says they are open from 9 AM to 5:45 PM. WTH???? 5:45??? I look then at their temp/clock sign out front and right then on their own clock it said it was 5:44. I was feeling so bad and was SSSOOOOOOO mad, I told Rick I am going in today and closing every account I have with them. I was sitting in their line---and they closed according to their own clocks early, I will just move my money elsewhere. So today, I am closing the savings account, and as our CD's mature, I am moving them as well. Never have I ever been treated friendly in there, so to heck with them! We originally years ago opened the account at the credit union because they were the cheapest place to finance a used car. We have kept the extra account, so we could use their financing if we wanted, and we liked having things a bit diversified, and it is locally run.....but they can do without my not so big bucks!!! LOL So will I do without them if the builders ever show up! Well my sleeping beauty is up, so I am going to go fix her some breakfast---she wants toast and jelly--might try a piece and see how it goes! BBL Kat

I did a post in the 'bama thread referring to this as a reunion....maybe that will lessen the issues as they come up. I am off to bed, the meds make me sleepy as heck, I have been asleep on poor Rick for an hour. We sat down on the sofa, and next thing I know he is trying to move me nicely so he can go shower, and I have drooled all over his leg....so glad he loves me!!! See y'all in the morning. Pamela, I am so glad your sweetie is home---you needed her there. Kat

A VIOLET REUNION/BANDIVERSARY BASH/BABY SHOWER!!!! Laura I know I speak for all of us Violets when I say we are thrilled to hold our reunion visit close to you, so we can share in the excitement of our first Violet baby. And I am SOOOOOOO excited to see all of you again, even if it is almost another year away, just knowing we are all getting together again is thrilling me beyond belief!!! As we get ready to send off our deposit, and divvy up the rooms I am sure it will become more real!!! Well, between this and all the emails of the house and costs flying back and forth---we will get it nailed down real quick!!! Like I say, I am so excited to see you all again! Kat

Hiya girls! What a day! I told Michelle earlier, I was just not interested in food, but was not gagging at the thought anymore---wrong!!! I have thrown up 3 times today----not like PB'd thrown up----like I get light headed and heave with nothing in there, and I have a fever. I took some phenergen to stop the nausea, but my head is still throbbing, and I could care less if I ever eat again. Scares the you know what out of me to do that, what if I slip my band, just from a case of a stomach virus??? Ok, it is official, I will try to figure out what to post, and post it on the 'bama thread, about this being a REUNION meet up, and our only exceptions will the be Violets who could not attend last year. Done deal, we will need an EARLY head count....to avoid problems like last year. Thanks for all the input! Rick's secretary called me and told me I will LOVE Alabama!!! So he is already telling people I am going, does that mean he cannot wait to be rid of me??? Actually she was asking him about what I thought of SA, they are thinking of taking their DD's, and he said we liked it well enough that we were planning to go back, but a baby led us to Alabama instead!! Now the $100 question is.......which one of you loverly ladies is gonna have a baby next year to make our minds up? Looks like you will NEVER be coming my way!!!! LOL Company---bbl~ Kat

Next time this happens, hold your shirt over the sink and pour some hydrogen peroxide over it so it can drain through the fabric---blood stain will come out, launder as usual and away you go with your shirt you love!!! Might take a few capfuls --- and it will bubble and foam, keep applying it till the foaming is clear/white or stops. Learned about this from a hospital laundry worker! It can be used on most color safe fabrics. If it is something you cannot pour the peroxide through---like a sofa cushion, pour, let it foam and blot it with a dry towel....Repeat until the blood stain is gone. Kat

Ahhhhhhhh Fluc the fluctuations, I am IN!!! Rick looked at me like I had grown another head when I ask if he had a problem with it!! The pics are beautiful----add that to a new baby and it will be just WONDERFUL!!! Let me know what you need deposit wise, and I can make that happen when it is needed----sell some blood or a kidney----nothin' major!! LOL Waiting for Kinsey to wake up so I can go get our building permit. Then I am off to lunch with Marie! Michelle---I did that not long ago, nothing in the world sounded good! I still do not have anything I seriously want. I can eat now without feeling gagged by food, but no appetite to speak of. The ONLY thing I can honestly say has sounded really good to me lately was my chocolate dipped cheesecake, and it was yummy, but if it was here right now I really wouldn't care much. Like you, I am just going with it. It does not hurt to eat, or anything, just everything surrounding food seems blah. I felt my new grandson move last night!!!! She laid down flat on the couch, and as soon as she lays down he wants up she said, and sure enough, she laid down, and you could feel the flutter. Made me cry of course! Cracked me up, we ask Kinsey what she thought they should name the baby. She thought seriously about it for a minute and says "Ashley". We are all laughing, and I tell her Kinsey the baby is a boy----at the same time Abbey points out, that she could have a Gone With The Wind family---and name her son Ashley, her DH is Rhett!!!! Still no name picked out. Her MIL has requested that she pick from a list of names SHE drew up. Busybody that she is!!! She told Abbey, that the baby needs a unique but not wierd name. Her sons---Fahron, and Rhett, and a DD Tamara. Abbey is yanking her chain (I love my girl) and saying she is thinking of naming the baby after her maternal grandfather, which is George! She said Rhett wants to name him Dayton. If he wants it you can bet your a$$ it is on his Mommies list!!!! So who knows...... This morning I saw a 6. My scale said 169.0. Hoping it lasts!! How exciting! I worked it yesterday let me tell you-------by butt and the back of my thighs are sooooooo sore this morning from bending over so much! Yowch! Well fine.....if I can't sleep with Jane, or Haydee or Michelle or Judy, OR the lesbian........who do I get to sleep with? Should I bring a bowl!!! LOL Guess I will go get dressed so when Kinsey wakes up I can get my permit stuff done. Will check back in awhile. Kat

Boy----lot's of prayers tonight for my Jersey Girls!!! Michaele---will be praying hard for good news for you, I know you are scared, and you can come here and unload anytime. I know when you get news like that, all sorts of emotions rear their heads! When I got my bad news, I was scared, and yet mad as hell, at EVERYONE!!! And no one had given me cancer, but I was still mad, I wanted to scream and cry, and I also wanted to hide and pretend I had never been told, so I would not have to deal with it. Last Fall I had a scare with my thyroid, I thought it too was cancerous, and I used these wonderful women to moan and cry to, and complain about my fears-----they did not let me down! They won't you either! Hang in there, many, MANY times those tests are just shadows and nothing is wrong, and that is what we are hoping for for you!!! Sherry----follow those rules girlie! Did they not mention any sort of surgery to reset the band so to say, it just has to come out? That sounds so bizarre!!! Have you thought about any sort of revision surgery? I have heard that the sleeve is having issues with reflux as well, because I thought that would be ideal if anything ever happened, but now I am guessing not!! Betty, hope you are hanging (nope no more hanging for you!!!) make that---hope you are feeling good!!! Hugs to all of you. I am exhausted, I hauled wood with my Dad today, and cleaned my house----all on about 4 hours sleep, so I am off to bed. ((((((HUGS))))))) Kat

You guys crack me up worrying over the roomate thing, I loved rooming with Jane, and know I would be fine with any one of you! Made me think of that new show they did about wife swapping----they all get to the party and the men put their keys in a bowl, and the women drew out a set of keys and that is who they paired up with-----I can see us drawing keys!!! We had Chilis for dinner, I had childrens chicken crispers, and a salad----ate one strip of chicken and about half the salad. I am so tired, eating just took too much effort! Let me seriously look at my calendar, and talk to Rick, and I am sure I can commit. I think this is fate......when we were undecided where to go, a baby shall lead us!!! LOL Jane, our mail used to be much quicker---because it was delivered locally, but now it makes a side trip to Albuquerque, then comes here, and it takes everything longer---which really bites. Rick is eating ice cream----so I am off to brush my teeth and get ready for bed so I am not tempted! Will see y'all in the morning. G'Night Kat

I don't doubt the number is high, and would hazzard a guess that most of them are the posters we see on here so frequently that do not have spousal support in their surgery. It IS an adjustment, as many things are in marriage, career changes, moves, kids, other health issues. About a month after being banded my DH's mitral valve failed, and he had to have open heart surgery, and his surgeon broached the subject with us, that these types of surgeries often bring on marital discord. I was so surprised, but then as the months went by and we kept in contact with his hospital friend who had surgery the same day----the guy was so bitter, and so negative, and so depressed, I was not surprised in the least when he said his wife had moved out and told him until he got counselling she would not be back. I imagine it to be very similar. Everything is like being on a roller coaster ride!!!! But like that ride, if you hang on, ride it out, ride out the highs and lows, let it all stop and then decide if you want to go again or not, you have better chances!! Jump off while the roller coaster is going, and there is not much of a chance. As with most things in marriage, you are going to get out of it what you put into it....and while it is so hard not to focus 24/7 on the band and how it is affecting US-----our spouses too are going through changes. I mean if your bald spouse suddenly decided to get plugs----to make him more attractive---or had his teeth capped, to the tune of several thousand bucks, and rather than focus on his ability to eat better, focused on his looks only, it would make me insecure for sure!!! Think my DH deserves an Extra hug tonight! Kat

If your incision is still bleeding, I would use a triple antibiotic ointment, or Neosporin, something to offset germs. How big is the incision when they go in open that way? Is it up and down or across? I just had a TT done a couple of months ago, and my incision was HUGE!!! I actually drained from the incision for almost a month--it was not infected (though we thought for awhile it was) at first it was what they called fat necrosis. The fat cells that had been damaged, and deprived of blood flow were dying, and they basically melt, and drain out! It is kind of light yellowy----no heat or redness involved. Then when I would not heal they thought I might have infection so the cultured it, and no infection was found. I discovered by total accident what the problem was, I had been using triple antibiotic cream on it as directed by the PS. Well I ran out, so used some Neosporin we had here, and by the next day it looked 10X better!! Come to find out, not only am I allergic to taking several antibiotics, I am also apparently allergic to rubbing them in my skin!!! Within days it healed! Good Luck as you learn to live with your band!! Kat

Betty---hoping you and your new perky girls are resting comfortably, and that all has gone well. (((((hugs)))))) Kat

I had no issues with loss of taste, but still seemed to live on watermelon that summer. And I swore the next moron to mention Ensure to me, I was going to shove a can you know where!!!! Kat

The apple wood is moved, and Rick was not lying, it was heavy!! Of course it is green, we took out a tree to make way for the shop. My tree hugger DH did not like that one little bit, cutting down the tree!!! But it was ancient anyway, and had a short life left to live. And I need the space NOW!! I cannot wait for Friday, and the shop to be a reality. Not sure how long it will take them, he said before the week begins he can move in. But when they finish, then he & my Dad will wire it, and it has to be painted, so I am looking at another couple of weeks of banging my ankles on his weight bench!!! Feels so good to have that done though, I have been putting it off for hours!! LOL Sheri, just pipe up and share your life right along with ours!!! Kat

I hope Manda's bout with RA is short and not too traumatic, she is flaring at an alarming rate right now. But they are short lived. The heart catheter test showed enlargement, but they are opting to run an echo in a year, and simply watch it for now. She is on steroids when the swelling begins, as well as another med that like the one you got Laura she said would cost her an arm and a leg without insurance----and she is double insured, she has Jason's still as a secondary. I had no idea it could affect the breast either though---to be 100% honest, I have been afraid to read more about it. I did when she was first Dx'd but scared myself and have not read more! House is clean, just need to make myself presentable, Rick said to kick back he would take me to dinner---I did not argue!!! I am going to go move his pile of apple wood from the tree we cut down, he has been trying toget it done, but everyone keeps needing other things done---so here in a little while I am going to go move it. Couple of wheelbarrows full is all I think, it is super heavy wood! BBL~~ Kat

I thought the Girl Scouts removed all the calories from their Cookies????? WTH???? Kat

My nutritionist I spoke with said no to caffeine until I got my blood pressure under control! Then as I could tolerate it my PCP said. For the most part I avoid it, out of habit more than anything. Water is my mainstay now---but when I brew ice tea, it is de caf----I got used to buying it and making it and continue, I am nothing if not a creature of habit!!! Kat

Yep something loose is best. A non underwire bra is suggested, as you don't know yet exactly where your incisions will be...mine were high, and an underwire would have been bad! Slip on clothes, and shoes, were super easy, and comfy. If you do this as day surgery, you will likely be home snoozing off and on the remainder of the day. Don't forget whatever you wear, make sure you have non slip soles, so you can walk frequently! Good Luck!!! Kat

It ain't easy, and it ain't for sissies!!! But you are beating it green I know it! Yep I too lost my hair, ALL of it! actually used duct tape and pulled the last wisps when it come to that, but my eyelashes, brows, pubic hair, all of it was gone. You will find you sneeze 20X as much without those little hairs to filter what you breath! Have you regained any taste? I have worried about that!!! It really makes me wonder about the weight loss, now I was not at my heaviest when I dealt with it, but overall I only lost about 24 pounds----and as my health returned so did they in force! I know as the fatigue and nausea eases, you will probably be able to take in more nutrition----but wow 113 pounds. What a crappy way to get there! I am sure the loss of taste and the location of the cancer has had your loss so much more. I know all about not being one of the fashionistas who actually go around bald. I am not positive of this, but seriousy suspect one of my parents dropped me as an infant!! I have a totally flat spot on my head! Right at the top where the whorl of hair is it is flat, as big as your palm. With hair, no one would ever know---without? I look like the joke about the perfect woman!!!!!! I did bandannas, caps, had a wig, but the bitch itched like nothing else!!! My DD would draw on eyebrows for me! I think she liked making me look surprised---kinda like Whoopi Goldberg---her not having eyebrows she always looks surprised to me! SOOOOOOOO glad to hear from you green----I will let the thread go back now. Stay strong! ((((((BIG HUGS)))))) Kat

The only way to change ANYTHING is to change SOMETHING!!! Step one step out of your current comfort zone----start living your life NOW! Don't wait to lose the weight! The biggest part of being happy is simply deciding to be. Pick something you want to do, if it is to see a movie, go see it! If you normally don't go to movies alone, just try it one time! Adopt a dog, and start taking daily walks! Take a class--be it stained glass, or japanese cooking---anything, don't let your size stop you---soon your size will be less, but you're never going to get today or tomorrow back again! Volunteer somewhere, it does not have to be long, and you can even begin somewhere where you are not in the public eye. Senior Citizens centers, or nursing homes, they always need help, and those people will not care if you have 20 or 200 pounds to lose, if you smile at them and talk to them! Or if even they intimidate you---try the animal shelters!!! Dogs and cats really don't care about our size! As you take baby steps out of your comfort zone, you find new ways to entertain yourself, besides the TV and food! And you can really begin to enjoy your life now! Making the inside you happy will make making the outside happy much easier I think! Good Luck!! Kat

I LOVE the date of April 24th-------that will be my bandiversary!! I think you are sad because you were having so much fun "trying" Laura!!! You had worried about fertility issues, and so I do imagine this is a total surprise!!! Weight loss does that! Your Mom has gone through some sad times with your sister recently, I bet she really is over the moon about this!! Anyone who is not "trying" better be careful!!! Judy and I each have new grandbabies on the way, Denise just had 2 new grandsons, and now Laura, it might be catching!!! I am immune......but I keep exposing myself to assure myself it is so!! Dad and I left at 5:30 this morning, takes an hour to drive up, we loaded the truck, got about a cord of wood. Takes a little longer coming home, I drop my speed, the additional weight, makes reaction time slower. Then we got to his house and unloaded it. I convinced Kinsey to stay with my Mom for the day----I am already tired!! Going to pick Mom up after Kinsey leaves and we are going to hit the Farmers Market. Rick is at the dentist, getting a tooth fixed that he broke, and a cavity filled they found during his cleaning the other day. He is 48 years old, and this is his first cavity!! He has lost bone though, and they said he will likely have to have dentures in his future. It runs in his family. His Moms side. Her teeth are soooooo horrible, she has literally had them just drop out, so she has a snaggle tooth here and there. Her late brother HATED it!! His were the same, and he had them all pulled and dentures, and he kept after her to do the same, but she won't. Rick says he WILL. He refuses to let his teeth become like that. My cell phone, is paid through DH's work! The company pays for a phone, and the shop also provides a phone, so we each use them! BUT, I do not have text options----a company NO NO! Good thing I was here to read it myself! Told my Dad this morning I was going to Alabama!!! His only response was not to forget my banjo.....took me awhile, but is in reference to a song he used to sing to me when I was younger! Well, I am snacking away on nuts here, I need to go make something decent to eat. Will be checking in to see whats goin' on! And Suzanne----if things do not change, I will out this person to all of the room, and discuss my options with Alex. Thanks for the support tho!!! Kat

Jane---I forgot to even check the mail today, so out I run and there it was!!! Yay!!!! Thank you so much!!! I put it up in the entertainment center with my others!!! Hugs!!!! So.....Laura's baby will be born what, late March, early April??? I get a grandson in December or January, and this baby then, I am gonna be on a Granny High!!! I have no issue at all changing it to go to Alabama!!! Never been before, so it will be a new one for me! Judy we can meander by the water together----us Grandma's!!! LOL I remember the heebie jeebie feelings as well.....I know now it sounds so silly, but I remember thinking the craziest things... I am walking across the parking lot, and I am pregnant!!! I am taking a shower, and I am pregnant!!! I am shopping for groceries and I am pregnant!!! Everything took on new meaning, at least for awhile, then I settled in to it, but the awe was just overwhelming especially at first. When I told my DD that, she laughed, said she thought the same kind of things! I too have noticed lots of extra viewers. Plus the one who follows me around......aarrggh! Well I am off to bed, I am leaving early, and for some reason am all wound up tonight. Night girls! Kat

Makes this old woman wish for teenage boys to load hay!!!! Actually we did hire my great nephews once for bucking bales, and they whined about everything, and soon had to leave to take care of something else!!! And this time of year, we have monsoon season hitting, so you really take a chance anytime you cut the hay of it getting rained on, so you cut.....hope like hell it stays dry for a couple of days, then bale and buck all at once so it does not sit in the field and get rained on. Not to mention you have to get the Water going back on the field for the next cut!! I know when I was growing up, every guy I knew bucked bales----not anymore!!! And to top it off, they showed up in muscle shirts, and shorts, with their good tenny shoes (or whatever they call them......) One of those things, it is proving easier to do it ourselves!!! Slowly but surely we are eliminating the fields, renting them out! Easier money! LOL Of course I will get no exercise other than walking around collecting rent.....I love the way it sounds already!!! Kat