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Quicky fly by....didn't get home until 8pm...worked late then had to do grocery shopping...really empty fridge. Apples, do I see a little gray on pupper's muzzle? Bought more gift cards at the store tonight so I'm almost done with my shopping. Hopefully, I will finish this weekend. Take care everyone and I'll chat later...need to get more cards done. Eva

Jessica, try the Zone diet....it's 1/3 fat, 1/3 protien, 1/3 carbs. You'll be pretty amazed about your ability to stay full and you won't miss the carbs. It gives you some flexibility. It's one of my favorite ways of eating (when I pay attention to it). It is a diet however, and you do need to follow something until you are used to eating that way. Janet gives good advise too, she's done amazing things with herself. Exercise is important too.

Julie, sorry about the sunglasses....stinker....cute, too cute. Flying out of a small town is tough, but hey, going to Florida will be worth all the trouble. It's really cold here too today....you know it's in the 40's. Yes, I am a wimp. I came home and covered my plants, but the weather channel says it isn't going to freeze tonight. Go figure. Janet, you are being so good with the cookies. I'm not sure my will power is so good, it's mostly won't power right now. dreaddy, Wow 175 pounds off and keeping it off is amazing. I can't even get to 40 pounds....but I'm still happy with my decision. I'm doing better than I ever have. Welcome. I'm making truffles....yes decadent chocolate truffles. I promised someone at work chocolate, so they are getting the real thing. DH has been nibbling at the pan...I'll have to leave him a couple. This batch is very dark chocolate so it's not so sweet. I hope they like them. Well, I better get cracking at those Christmas cards....it's time to get them done. Talk to you all later. Eva

Linda, I really hope they do the surgery...it will help in the long run. We'll be thinking and praying for you and don't worry about checking in until you feel better. Did you ask about the free curio cabinet? My elderly neighbors died a couple of years ago and the kid (they are all older than me) ask us if we wanted it....none of them did and they were getting rid of the stuff in the house. So I said we'd take it. The house finally sold, so we had to move it out. I really liked Charlie the father, he and I would talk about the challenges of gardening here. He never gave up and grew tomatoes and cucumbers until he died. Lori, my air fare wasn't all that great, but last time I flew to Florida in Feb it wasn't all that great either. I can't believe you are going to have the other knee done. It makes sense but wow, two within months of each other. Great deals shopping. I'm envious....no time to shop right now. I can relate to your comment about your mother and negativity. My mom and dad were very negative people. Don't you wonder what makes them so miserable? Apples, I'm willing to rent a vehicle and drive if need be. I have no problem with that. On the return side, Sunday, we will have a vehicle and can help with the shuttling. Laura, really hope you can make it. You are looking so good, that sweater was very flattering. Did you have fun at the party? You didn't really mention that....I bet all those medical people were impressed...it's an impressive accomplishment to lose that much weight. Hi to everyone else I've missed....trying to do this from memory again. It's raining here....yipee!! It's been very dry for a long time and we need the rain. Of course that meeting out in the field will be interesting tomorrow morning. Guess I'll actually have to wear my rain coat...it doesn't get much use. I have to finish my Christmas letter and get cards going. Hope you all have a wonderful night. Eva

Breath deep Julie......be calm....you can do this. Do the research on the flights and let us know when you will be arriving....what airline and what flight number and the time. Someone will meet you at the baggage pick up place. If you have a cell phone we'll share cell phone numbers and you can call one of us when you get in or if you have a lay over. Flying is easy....not always pleasant, but it's no big deal and you will do just fine. I just made my flight reservations....I'll be in Orlando around 4:00 pm from Chicago of all places. I usually fly through Dallas, but this one takes me all the way to Chicago then to Orlando...go figure. This flight was one of the shortest too. Weird. Julie, if you can fly to Chicago and meet my flight there, we can travel to Orlando together. PM me when you get a little further along with your research. Eva

Evening ladies.....just got back from a Mannheim Steamroller concert and dinner...the concert was fabulous and dinner was good too. It was a Christmas concert and I spent the first 2 songs crying.....wonderful music always does this to me and it's why I don't wear mascara to concerts anymore. Weird. Janet....try audio books when you are riding the bike....it can be hard to hold the book unless they have a little shelf for it...I find the audio books helps distract me from the tedium of the bike. Wrapping used to be a lot of fun for me, but now it's a chore. I'm hoping that I'll get a couple of days to do DH's while he's gone. He's leaving Saturday for Arkansas and I'll have the house to myself and can get his presents wrapped. I spent the weekend rearranging more stuff...I got a FREE curio cabinet and we had to get that in the house....it was awkward but we managed without breaking it. Then I got to put stuff in it. Finally, I have some of my glass stuff displayed and more room in the buffet. I put the tree up and did a little decorating. Today I put up the lights...I had to put up new hangers to hang the lights on, and it took a while to figure out a system to get that done. I had a bunch of trips up and down the step ladder doing that. Then we went to the concert. It's been a very busy weekend. The lights look great and I'm pleased with the house. Next step is getting ready for next weekend's Holiday Food Exchange and getting DH's family's presents ready to go so he can take them with him. At dinner tonight I had a salad and pizza. Once again, I'm amazed that I ate the salad and could only eat 2 pieces of pizza. Before band I would have eaten the entire pizza...it was a very little pizza, thin crust and not really loaded. I did taste everyone else's food, but still ate so much less than I used to. Okay, I do have some more stuff to do like write my Christmas letter and look for tickets to Florida. Hope everyone has a great night. Eva Lori & Apples, I want to go to Bangkok too.............. Deb, welcome to the group. I haven't been posting much lately, but I usually do except the past couple of weeks. Your little silver Christmas trees sounds so cool....I grew up with one of those. I really do like "retro" stuff. My house is a 60's vintage, but we updated it because it desperately needed it. Food journaling is very helpful...I do much better when I'm actually watching everything that goes in my mouth. Janet's pork tenderloin is delicious....she gave me some when I visited her. Cheri....sorry about the house thing....my DH is sort of like that too....he keeps some stuff up really well, but doesn't care how it looks or about some other stuff. We finally broke down and decided to pay someone to do some of our work too. Glad you are joining us in Florida. Hi Meredith....I'm really glad to hear that you will be joining us. Your wreath sounds very interesting....yes, I do want to see a picture of that. I don't think you thought of us as old....you know, we call ourselves that because we can remember being your age. Don't worry...age is relative. Phyl, we'll bring pictures of you to Florida and text you...so you'll know we are thinking of you!!! Laura K...sorry to hear about your son, but this too shall pass. I think it takes a while for some kids to find their way. It really took me a while, so be patient and hopeful. There isn't as much pressure at the community colleges as there are at the big universities, he just may need a little time. Linda...I'm really glad to hear that your infection is clearing up and your will have your surgery. A 3 year old would be a whole lot of fun at Christmas! So many things to get them excited about....sorry about the Santa phobia...hopefully by next year she'll be over that. Hi Julie, sounds like Church is keeping you busy today. Hope it was restful afterwards. Apples, I do steel cut oatmeal too with raisins and cinnamon, then freeze it in portions. DH usually doesn't eat it and I can't eat a whole pan fast enough. I like it better than rolled oats now too. Lori, sounds like you are really busy too. At least your DH is taking care of the deer meat and doesn't say "here honey, I brought you something". High school friends....that's cool. I'm planning on meeting some of my high school friends in Colorado next year too. One in Denver, one in Colorado Springs, one in Canon City and the other we hope will join us is living in Illinois. You know, we might be jealous of you because of your Israel trip....we'll be thinking of you too.

Ooopppss hit the enter key by mistake again. Julie, glad to hear you will be joining us....yipee. Hope you had fun with your guests and cards. We haven't done that in a while...cards that is. Maybe next year we can start some kind of card game. I sleep in my "chair" frequently too. I don't have a recliner but one of those big way oversized chairs with an ottoman. I can sleep pretty well in that. Laura...hope you found that black t-shirt for Nels. Mail order Lands End with rush shipping or maybe JC Penney, Wal-Mart on line....there has to be something available. Sorry about your cold, but I bet the stress you've been under hasn't helped either. Take care of yourself. Amazing difference in your pictures....you are doing so well. 1 day....hope to see you in Florida too. Maybe it will give you a nice break from the stress of work. I'm sure I'm missing a few people and I'm sorry. Greetings to you all. Janet, it's cold here too tonight. I had to cover the plants because it's supposed to freeze tonight. All my vulnerable plants have sheet tents on them now. Okay...more tomorrow....I'm sleepy. Eva

Hi there....just got through most of the posts. APPLES.....I am definitely in for Florida......what ever days work for everyone....I like the Thursday - Saturday idea. Is the resort really on a lake or just uses that name? I really don't care for Orlando, but it is cheaper to fly in there. I'm sure we will all be talking so much, it won't matter what town we are in. I will be either coming or going to Ft Meyers during this trip also, so I will get some beach time in too. The condos sound like a great deal....would you be willing to share the 3 bedroom and I'll share with you two? Since I know Janet already and we get along great!!! I'm also in for the card exchange....I'll try and get some "made" but I don't know how that's going to work out, but I can send purchased ones too. Lori, moving is such a tough decision, but it does sound like you do just fine with all those moves. I always figure if we have to move, well I can live anywhere for a while, but I'll always come back here eventually because this place is my home. Tucson is where my heart is. I hope you end up somewhere really nice...even if it's where you are now. PHYL, your pictures with Janet are great.....and I LOVE THE DESERT TOO!!

Sorry, another fly by post. Laura...it's going to be tough for you and your family....my heart goes out to you. I hope you find the strength and love to get through this time with your Dad. Your Mom is going to need a lot of support too. I found that tougher than my Dad's passing. Dee, Good luck with the fill....I'm not at my sweet spot yet, but I don't want to go back for a while yet. Need to get some other things under control...besides, I'm way too busy for the next month. Janet, sorry about the knee....when do you go to the doctor. I keep wanting to send you a card, but I haven't sat down long enough to even get that far. Guess I won't be making cards for Christmas this year. Okay....I'm already going to be late and need to go. I'll try and chat individually tonight, but I'm supposed to go to my sister's for dinner and I don't know that it will happen. Have a great day everyone!!! Eva

Evening ladies....sorry I was MIA, but I just got back on line. Had a good Turkey day.....I think I posted that already. I spent the last 3 days moving furniture. I moved my office to the 2nd bedroom and the office furniture and bookcases in the 2nd bedroom into my old office. There was a lot of stuff to move and I'm still organizing my office and stamping area, but the rest of it is pretty much done. I had to hook up a new internet connection and had a heck of a time finding the right wire. I pre-wired then entire house when we remodeled and I did mark the wires, but it's faded and I've lost my code sheet (of course). I also have the equipment to tone the wires but of course the batteries were dead and they take 9 volt batteries and I don't keep those around. So finally, I got the right iw and had to put connectors (jack plugs) on them and now we are running again. I was almost going through withdrawal. Lori & Apples, GREAT picture!! Thank you so much for sharing. Glad you had a good visit. Apples, your "baby" looks great...young and healthy. My lab mix is getting old and fat...she's turning grey, but I love her anyway. Laura, great pictures of your family. Glad you had a good Thanksgiving. Welcome home!! Glad everyone else had a good weedend....now for the marathon Christmas race. Too much to do and not enough time. Janet, loved the picture of you and DGS. Phyl, glad you enjoyed the jerky....it only has salt and pepper so it's pretty boring, but it's the real deal. Okay, I need to organize more. Hope everyone had a great night!! Eva

Sounds like everyone is having a great day. 1 day...have a really good weekend with your BFF. Sounds like fun and relaxing. I think everyone need that once in a while. Laura K....oh my, you brave woman....I like shopping but there is no enticement that could make me go "out there" tomorrow. If you decide to go, be safe and find some great things. Phyl, you doing a pot luck in the club house or just one of your neighbors? The turkey roasting smell is pretty awesome. Did you ever find out about your GS? Janet, take care of that knee....don't overstress it if it is damaged. Hey, what are you doing for new years eve? Dinner was fabulous and I'm stuffed. I'm so happy with my band. I did eat too much but I ate maybe 1/3 of what I would have had without the band.....I was truly amazed at how slow I ate and how little. Geez I used to be able to really pack it away, but you could still see my plate and see plate all around my food.....just too cool. Uuggg, I'm still full. Okay.....I need that nap now. Tomorrow is another day. Happy Thanksgiving. Eva

I got up late and started pies late, but they are all in the oven (one traditional pumpkin and one apple cranberry) and I have broccoli and salad left to do. I made two cream cheese spreads last night...one crab and one vegetarian...with cranberries and walnuts. I also made two homemade salad dressings...blue cheese and red wine vinaigrette. My sister is making the rest. Gathering at 2 and dinner at 3. It's another beautiful day in the desert. Hope everyone is having a very nice day with their family and friends. Eva

happy thanksgiving to all the lbt friends!! Have a day you are truly thankful for!! I am thankful for all of you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHYL......HOPE YOUR DAY IS WONDERFUL AND YOU GET EVERYTHING YOU WANT!! Sounds like everyone is bustling about getting ready for T-day. My sister is cooking, I'm just making a couple of sides so easy squeezy for me. Meredith, hope you get through tomorrow okay. Tough to be really restricted on a holiday....but then again, you won't have to worry about being too full. Hope everyone has a very nice Thanksgiving....don't work too hard, and enjoy your family and friends. I'm watching TV tonight. Don't really do that much. Talk to you all later. Eva

Apples, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Sounds like you had a fabulous 50th. Hope today was good for you despite the fact your family was working. Maybe your DH will sneak a little something special in for you tonight......wink wink. My DH put together a surprise 50th for me too at a hotel with all my friends and a catered dinner. It was a surprise and a lot of fun. After that, birthdays are just another day....don't really want a big party or anything. Maybe by the 60th I'll be ready for another party. Janet, I have projects if you get too bored after Thanksgiving....lots of projects. Busy busy busy busy at work. Got back to a pile of emails part of which are notifications of new sites I need to field visit. So not only do I have 10 cell sites to field visit, I have 15 more FTTN sites (fiber to the node). This means we take fiber optics to a junction box, put in some additional equipment and then can provide high speed internet to that area. I managed to visit 3 of the sites today plus two regular work sites and tomorrow I have 3 cell site to do. It's amazingly busy. Okay, I have an early meet in the morning and have to switch Jeeps with the mechanic before that so I'm signing off. Hope everyone has a great night. Eva

Hi all....yes I'm home and had a great trip. PHYL, I really enjoyed last night shopping and having dinner and meeting you and your DH. I love the necklaces and earrings....they're beautiful and Thank you so much!! Thanks for posting the pictures too. So I guess Janet pretty much tells it all....and it's all true. I had a fabulous trip and really enjoyed meeting her and Phyl. I was very comfortable and Janet is a gracious host and has a very lovely home. I fell in love with her Angel dog....it's a poodle.....never thought I would say that. So the story on the battery. Janet gave my little Jeep a jump at her house and I drove to the gas station and filled up and it started fine. Got on I-10 and was heading home and my MP3 play wouldn't turn on. I have to reseat it's battery sometimes and then it works fine, but it has 4 very tiny screws that hold the battery cover on and I had nothing to unscrew them. Also my regular CD player isn't working in the car either. I decided to stop in Blythe and got the directions from my little GPS to the K-mart. Found a eyeglass screwdriver and a Christmas present for my DH and took care of the MP3. Well the car wouldn't start. Called AAA and they came a gave me a jump and I drove right over to the Checker Auto across the street and bought a new battery. They even installed it. So about 1 1/2 hours later I'm back on the road. I actually got back to Tucson on 1 tank of gas....I had to fill up before I got home...sort of on fumes, but I made it. And I have a new battery. And my MP3 player worked the rest of the way home. A good trip all in all. Oh, my old battery turned out to be 5 years old...so it was time. I'm still a little road wired, so I'll stop blabbering and post a real post tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great night. Eva

Good morning.....just a fly by as I have a bunch of stuff to do before visiting Janet & Phyl. Can't leave the DH totally on his own you know. Thanks for the words of encouragement.....I know I am doing better than before the band, but I also know I could really get with the program and haven't. Oh well, one of my mantra this time is not to stress about it too much. Okay, off to work. Have a great day. Eva

Laura, sorry to hear your Dad is still on the roller coaster. It's crazy and I hope you get through this okay. Your family is lucky to have you and you to have them. How long of a drive is it? At least you'll be driving up in comfort....not like my little old Jeep. Lori, ooohhhh another new knee. You'll be running by February. It really is hard to wait once a decision is made. I don't know that could have ever really lived back at home after I was 20....I was way to independent and never did do what my Mom wanted me to do. Julie, sounds like you are off the hook for T-day. Maybe you'll have just a nice cozy day with your dear loved ones. Hope the doctor's visit helps....they can do amazing things with drugs. Apples, it's good you had a good cry. Sometimes I think you need to because it's cleansing...you wash some of the sadness away. You know if your life was predictable....as in the farming aspect....you would be very bored. Although you can't count on anything because of the weather, it also keeps things interesting because of it's unpredictability. If they don't eat those potatoes tonight...then make potato soup out of them tomorrow. Janet....shopping is in our future? What a gas that will be with you and Phyl. I'm starting to pack already. I might even talk DH into doing the laundry when I'm gone. Cheri, you are lucky with the hair color thing....I pay someone to do mine too, it would be nice not to. Your story is pretty cute too. It's hard to believe the boy didn't know about safety pins. Turkey day sound like a breeze for you too and you can show off your new body. 1 day....knitting and crocheting is too much like sewing...not my thing but I do believe it's a great way to keep your hands busy and your mind off other things. So sorry for anyone I've missed, I'm doing this from memory right now and it's not so good sometimes. Okay day today...dentist tomorrow....work....getting my oven fixed I hoped....then Friday!!! Did I tell you guys this????? I did the self clean thing with my oven Friday night and then tried to use it on Saturday and it wouldn't heat. All the bells and whistles work, it just doesn't get hot. The repair guy is coming tomorrow. I had DH talk to him and the repair guy ordered a part, so if it comes in I might have a working oven again. That would be good since I'm making a pumpkin pie for T-day. Got my 30 minutes of walking in today. Will walk again tomorrow and Friday....even if it's only 30 minutes. It's better than nothing. I think my brain has just disengaged....time to sleep. Have a good night everyone. Eva

Morning ladies....just reading Apples and Great's comments on being 28 and still going out with friends. At 28, I didn't have kids or a husband and spent every weekend socializing. It was rare when we didn't have something to do. I think once your kids get married, have kids, all that changes (as it did for you) and they settle down and take care of their responsibilities. Now I've partied enough in my youth, that I'm up for going out now and then, but not like I used to......no where near like I used to in my 20's and 30's. I did own a house at that time and I started college at 27 (working full time also). I never had anything repossessed, but did struggle financially. Eventually they grow up...sort of....I did....sort of. I'm running late again so more later. Eva

Geez, this thread got very quiet. All the talk of bras and drawstrings must have driven everyone away. I know there are other over 50's out there looking for a place to land. This thread is pretty good most times. I think I've noticed a few July Freedom Fighters struggling. Maybe I'll go find one of those threads and revive it. We have to remember we are in this for the long haul and it's not a quick fix. I know everyone has heard that before but really think about it. It isn't a quick fix.

Week 18 of weekly weigh-in 7-20-09 239.5 start of weekly weigh-in 10-20-09 228.5 at least it's the right direction 10-26-09 228.5 same same but not up. 11-3-09 228 11-10-09 226.5 11-17-09 226.5 I see a pattern here.....what ever.

Evening ladies....sorry, I've been MIA. I get these weird spells where I'm in complete avoidance (probably depression) and ignore stuff I should be doing. I'm better now. I had a totally bad food weekend and haven't been on my scale and don't want to know. Wow....as I continue reading, I'm not the only one with food issues this weekend......... Melissa....we got banded because of our food issues...we can overcome the little devil in our heads that shut off our common sense. We need to do that, both of us it sounds like. The walking certainly helps....I did some of that today. With that said.....Janet and Phyl, loved the purses and shoes and your pictures. OMG truly amazing!!! Janet, your closet is a drop in the bucket compared to my best friend. She had a 2nd closet built to handle all her clothes. They don't hang neatly with spaces between the items like yours do....they are crammed in there. You do have a lot of shoes......hummmmm, I used to. Lori....I have a secret....I love Christmas music too....however, I don't like it too early. The Christmas season is just overblown for all the wrong reasons sometimes and I don't want to be burned out on it....but I still love Christmas music. I will decorate AFTER Thanksgiving and I take everything down right after New Years if not before. Apples, I too enjoy reading about your day....you also have a gift for expressing yourself. Keep writing....as much as you want. Laura, hang in there. You'll have a lovely Thanksgiving. Nels looks healthy and happy, I don't think you have anything to worry about with his eating. Okay, I'm running out of steam. More tomorrow. Have a great night. Eva

Interesting posts today. Apples, pretty funny comment about the tortoise momma.....and it is appropriate, in several ways. Julie, I am really sorry you are feeling so down. Like Cheri says, depression is not something you should ignore. The pain causes stress and can contribute to the depression. Maybe, you should see your doctor about that? They do have drugs that can help if you need it. Speaking for myself, I know my stress levels get so much higher when I'm in pain and then I eat and I gain weight and then I feel bad and guilty or whatever and it's a never ending cycle. You need to take what ever steps work for you to find your spark. You will do it. You have come a long way and you will go further...it may not be today, but it will happen. You know why? Because it's not a race. You don't have to get there first...you can keep working at it and the effort will pay off. I'm just beginning this process and I've only lost 39 pounds and it's going very slow, but hey, it's going. When I get depressed because I'm not really following rules, I start to kick myself in the backside and remind myself how much better I'm doing now than 5 months ago and I will continue no matter how slow it is. As far a non-food rewards...I'm thinking maybe a bracelet like Meredith's. One where you can add a bead for every goal reached. I'm going to look for something. I think my first one will be when I hit 50 pounds. I will do that for sure. I looked at the Coach purse website...wow, I'm not sure I can pay that much for a purse. Maybe....we'll have to see. I did get my new Land's Ends jeans. Bought a pair on sale for $19 and they fit!!!! I also got a cardigan (I really don't wear sweaters very much...too hot). This sweater is like ribbed and a heavier guage cotton. I really like it....and it fits!!! Phyl, yep water gain...I can go up and down several pounds through out the week....you'll loose it again quickly. You need that new bag....you and Janet will have a great time shopping. So what are we going to do next weekend? More shopping? I'm going to try and get some sleep tonight. Last night was very rough and I didn't sleep well. I walked 3 miles again today so I'm hoping that will help me sleep tonight. Hope everyone has a good evening. Eva

Geez, I haven't been gone that long...4 pages to read. Janet, you know you could use a regular mouse with that lap top. Most of them are plug and play. I have a wireless, optical mouse for mine because I don't like the touch pad...my thumb trails and the cursor goes to strange and unusual places. Linda...really great job on the 96 pounds. It's great your company has not been affected by the economy. It's nice to hear some positive circumstances in business. Meredith...great pics. Glad you are happy with where you live. I think it's important. Great job on the weight loss. You rock!!! Laura....hugs........hope Nelson feels better tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed with your Dad. Cheri, thanks for the "I'm grateful start". Lori, sounds like your GM can keep up a good pace. It's so cool you have her and she is still active. Great job on the knee too. Slowly, you're getting there. Are you going to check into getting the other knee done? Apples, all that baking...you know you are lucky that you have people to eat the food you cook. AND they are healthy and not worrying about how many calories they are eating. Glad you had a nice anniversary. Julie, good job on the walking. Just moving around helps with everything....mental health as well as physical health. Sounds like your family counts on you to do the goodie baking. Hope they appreciate you too. Welcome new people. I'm sort of new too and these guys have taken me right in. They are all very nice and helpful. I'm not very good at dieting either which is why I was banded, but I find it helpful to keep in touch with other people doing the same thing I am. The people on this thread are truly walking the talk. I am grateful for my life, my friends, DH, pets. I'm grateful for so many things that I'm not sure they can be listed. I truly believe life is what we make it and I CHOOSE to make my life a good one. One of the things I'm working on is my relationship with food and my body. Both are not optimum but slowly, very slowly I believe both will change. I take two steps forward and one back and in the end, it's progress. I have never, ever, lost more than 30 pounds at one time when dieting. I have never done the 100 pound thing or even 31 pounds, so this is new for me and I've never stuck to anything for 5 months. I am grateful that this time it truly seems to be different. Okay enough.....hope everyone has a great night. Eva

Laura, have a good trip and we are hoping for the best with your Dad. Hope Nels just has a quickie bug. (((HUGS))). I'm down another 1/2 pound.....yeah! I'll take anything I can get. Laura K....10 pounds is scary to me....but it would sure give my ego a boost if I could do that. I know you can....look how well you've done so far!! Okay...got to get ready for work. We are going out to dinner tonight so probably no posting this evening. Take care everyone and have a great day. Eva