Hi-o from Ohio!

[rsturgill 0]

Hello cowboysfan, I'm looking forward to football season too. Never was much of a Browns or Bengals fan because they lose too much! Still pulling for the Cowboys however not as enthusiastic as you are being raised as a fan and living close by. I play pool for fun too, the league I,m in is open to anyone willing to compete. I play better than the average bear,but you won,t be seeing me on TV or anything.We just got hit with another snow storm and it makes my job(driving big trucks) a real pain in the butt.Hopefully winter will be over soon and I can't wait till spring.Do you like any other sports? I enjoy playing golf and ping-pong too.Before my surgery I could only watch other people having fun, now I live a much more active lifestyle and it seems like there is not enough hours in a day.After work I usually work out for 30 minutes and thinking about bumping it up to 45 minutes. Hope things are going smooth for you and to hear from you soon. Bob

[cowboysfan 0]

Hello cowboysfan, I'm looking forward to football season too. Never was much of a Browns or Bengals fan because they lose too much! Still pulling for the Cowboys however not as enthusiastic as you are being raised as a fan and living close by. I play pool for fun too, the league I,m in is open to anyone willing to compete. I play better than the average bear,but you won,t be seeing me on TV or anything.We just got hit with another snow storm and it makes my job(driving big trucks) a real pain in the butt.Hopefully winter will be over soon and I can't wait till spring.Do you like any other sports? I enjoy playing golf and ping-pong too.Before my surgery I could only watch other people having fun, now I live a much more active lifestyle and it seems like there is not enough hours in a day.After work I usually work out for 30 minutes and thinking about bumping it up to 45 minutes. Hope things are going smooth for you and to hear from you soon. Bob

Hey Bob. How's it going? OK here, but I haven't lost any weight this week so far. Today is one of my days that I have to go work out though, so maybe I'll burn up some fat & calories this evening. I'll be sticking to my workout my trainer set up for me for about 3 months total, then I'll be boosting it up. AAAWWW, both the browns & the bengals have been better over the last couple of years though. They do struggle, but doesn't every team at some point? My football hatred goes to the eagles. I DESPISE THEM! Hate them, can't stand them!!!! Of course there are a few other teams I'm not crazy about too, but I really HATE the eagles!!! Man, ya'lls weather is being tough lately isn't it? Of course, me personally, I'd rather have that any day of the week than what we get here. Hell we can't decide what season it is here most of the time. Just 2 days ago, it was 79 degrees & the very next day the high was 45. Geez! You'd think we'd be used to it, and we are, but it just gets old sometimes. You never know what to expect when you walk outside here. Well except summer time, that is the only real season we have. It's hot, hot, then it really gets hot & humid. In the summer, we're happy if it doesn't go above 97 or 98! So, you're a truck driver? My dad was one his whole life basically, (now retired, almost 78 yrs. old), had an uncle that was one for about 25 years, and one of my best friends in Houston was one (a car carrier), until he fell off the top & broke his back. I like mostly pro sports, football, (did I mention I hate the eagles?) basketball, baseball (more exciting to be there), but it's been really hard for me to get into golf. I've tried, but just can't take it. Never played, but tried to watch it on t.v. Also tried to get into tennis, a no go, racing, have many race fan friends, no there too. Would actually like to go in person to see if I can get into it any better. I've never been to a hockey game, but want to go, and will watch that on t.v., but not like my other sports. I love to bowl, love horses, used to ride, but that was long, long ago. I love motorcycles, especially harley's, love to ride, and I love to read! I really, really wish I could travel more than I get to, but, haven't won the lottery yet, but boy when I do, look out, because here I come. I'm going to go everywhere!!! Well, keep on truckin' (pun intended) with your workouts, and hope to hear from ya soon. Oh by the way...did I mention I hate the eagles? HA!!!!!

[rsturgill 0]

Hi cowboysfan, I never cared much for the Eagles especially since Dick Vermeal started crying on TV when they lost the Superbowl,think it was in the early nineties.Mostly getting tired of seeing the same teams in the playoffs(Patriots,Colts). Was thinking that it would be great to have to suffer through 79 degree weather in the middle of winter. I have been freezing up here in Toledo,not to mention it costs a fortune to heat my house.I have a 9ft. pool table at home and stay indoors whenever I can get away with it. Friends stop over to play pool all the time. I am also an avid reader and some of my favorite authors are John Grisham,Michael Chriton and Wilbur Smith to name a few.Just received the brand new Grisham novel (The Appeal) from the library and it is going to be a cannot put down type of book. Can't wait till spring because last September I bought a 66 Chevelle and it is really cool.Looking forward to taking it to classic car shows and just go cruising. Time to go for now, I have to get up way too early(5:00 AM) to go to work. Have a great day tomorrow. Bob

[Loyoyo 0]

Whew Whew!!! Maumee Ohio is my hometown. I call the southwest my home now, but have fond memories growing up there. Congratulations on your surgery, and your weight loss is awesome. You really will enjoy this website and there is lots of information on here.

Take care!!!

[cowboysfan 0]

Hi cowboysfan, I never cared much for the Eagles especially since Dick Vermeal started crying on TV when they lost the Superbowl,think it was in the early nineties.Mostly getting tired of seeing the same teams in the playoffs(Patriots,Colts). Was thinking that it would be great to have to suffer through 79 degree weather in the middle of winter. I have been freezing up here in Toledo,not to mention it costs a fortune to heat my house.I have a 9ft. pool table at home and stay indoors whenever I can get away with it. Friends stop over to play pool all the time. I am also an avid reader and some of my favorite authors are John Grisham,Michael Chriton and Wilbur Smith to name a few.Just received the brand new Grisham novel (The Appeal) from the library and it is going to be a cannot put down type of book. Can't wait till spring because last September I bought a 66 Chevelle and it is really cool.Looking forward to taking it to classic car shows and just go cruising. Time to go for now, I have to get up way too early(5:00 AM) to go to work. Have a great day tomorrow. Bob

AAAWWW...not fond of the Colts?? I love the Colts. My sister's 2nd favorite team, with the Cowboys being first of course. She lived in Tennessee when Peyton was a Tennessee Volunteer, she has been following him ever since, and has made me a fan too. I love the 79 degree weather...IF IT'D JUST STAY THAT WAY. Not 79 one day & 45 the next. It's a wonder we don't all kill over from pnuemonia down here! HA!! We don't have seasons, we have 2 kinds of weather, cold & very hot. I'd rather be cold any day of the week, because you can always warm up. In the 110 degree summer, you can't run around naked to cool down. Well, I supposed one could, but they might get arrested! HA!! And see, y'all talk about your heating bills being so high, our cooling bills are astronomical. I live in a 2/2 duplex, and in the dead middle of summer, my electric bills run anywhere from $200 - $350 in a month. I also love John Grisham, James Patterson, Sandra Brown, Nora Roberts (Yes, I'm a romantic, along with being into suspense), and many others. Love t.v. & movies, I'm a junkie when it comes to certain shows. I love old cars too when they're fixed up and in mint condition. That's awesome that you have that Chevelle. I used to go to some car shows here & there when I lived down in Houston. You have to get up @ 5:00??? YUK!!! I love my sleep, and hate getting up early. I have about and hour to an hour 15 minute drive to work everyday (one way) and I still sleep as late as I possibly can. Are you a local truck driver or OTR? Well, you'll have to tell me how the new book turns out, because I'm always looking for a good one to read. Hope you had a good day, take care, talk at ya soon.

[rsturgill 0]

Hey cowboysfan,Been way too cold up here,we keep getting hit with one snowstorm after another with one supposed to come tonight and in the morning. Makes my job more difficult than it should be. I have a local run which takes me to Indiana (one state to the west) and I am home everyday usually by 4:30 or 5:00 PM.Living with the seasonal changes is kind of cool but I get tired of winter about this time of year. Will let you know how the Grisham novel is and his books usually get turned into movies. I love good action adventures and romantic comedies like "Jerry McGuire" Also enjoy Sylvester Styllone and Arnold Schwartzennager movies.Typical guy stuff huh? I could send you a picture of my Chevelle if you are interested in seeing it. Very cool car and in excellent condition ,can't wait to get out of the garage this spring and summer.What kind of work do you do? Hope it is interesting and you enjoy doing it. Not too happy about going to work tomorrow but at least it is Friday. Talk too you soon and have great weekend. Bob

[michelle9003 0]

:rolleyes2: banded on feb 5th. bariatrics wellness center. springboro/middletown hospital.

all the posts are great. so much luv and support! cant wait till my first fill, nervous and excited!

[cowboysfan 0]

Hey cowboysfan,Been way too cold up here,we keep getting hit with one snowstorm after another with one supposed to come tonight and in the morning. Makes my job more difficult than it should be. I have a local run which takes me to Indiana (one state to the west) and I am home everyday usually by 4:30 or 5:00 PM.Living with the seasonal changes is kind of cool but I get tired of winter about this time of year. Will let you know how the Grisham novel is and his books usually get turned into movies. I love good action adventures and romantic comedies like "Jerry McGuire" Also enjoy Sylvester Styllone and Arnold Schwartzennager movies.Typical guy stuff huh? I could send you a picture of my Chevelle if you are interested in seeing it. Very cool car and in excellent condition ,can't wait to get out of the garage this spring and summer.What kind of work do you do? Hope it is interesting and you enjoy doing it. Not too happy about going to work tomorrow but at least it is Friday. Talk too you soon and have great weekend. Bob

Hey....hope you're having a great day. Mine is a little better today than the other days have been this week. It has certainly been a very emotional week for me. You know how us cancers are right? HA!! Yes, y'alls weather has been a pain in the a*$ lately hasn't it? It is almost 80 degrees here today, but look out, not supposed to get above 50 tomorrow. Oh boy, are we gonna start talking about movies now? Like I said, I'm a junkie when it comes to t.v. & movies. I own over 260 titles (crazy I know, I have to actually keep a list so I can keep up with what I have), but I don't have much of a social life either so....with that said, Jerry McGuire is one of them that I own. I love both Sly & Arnold. Have all the Rocky moives, have all the Terminator movies, and many more. I love action, romance, drama, true stories, some horror flicks, mob movies, all of them basically. I can't think of one genre that I don't like. Hell I even still like cartoons & Disney movies. I love Harry Potter, have all of those. I looooooove the Die Hard movies, have all of those. I could go on with this stuff all day long! Really I could. HA!! The t.v. shows I have on DVD are all 10 seasons of "Friends" (best show ever) and "Golden Girls" but I'm still collecting on that one. Only have the first 2 seasons. Yes, send me a picture of your car, I'd like to see it. I bet it is pretty cool. Too bad I can't take a ride in it. I wish I had an old 63' candy apple red vet myself. I love my job actually. Very challenging, and never a dull moment that's for sure. I actually have a legal background that goes all the way back to 1995 in Houston. I went to school to be a paralegal & I became one working for lawyers & state agencies for the next 10 years after that. I love it! However, my legal background consisted of working for a property tax lawyer, and I have been dealing with that type of law ever since really. Currently I work for Citigroup as a Senior Tax Representative/Operations Control Specialist III, in our property tax department. I deal with all property tax issues regarding all sorts of leased equipment ranging from medical equipment to construction equipment. And because of my legal background, I handle all litigation issues that arise with our leased equipment. I've been here @ Citi for a little over a year now & I love it. While I live in Mansfield, I work in North Irving...about a 37 mile drive & in traffic it's a bi*$!. Yes, thank God it's Friday, I'm sooo glad it is. I have to get up though early in the morning (on a Saturday....stinks...) to take one of my babies (my animals) to the vet to get his stiches out. So I'm gonna try & get some decent sleep tonight, which I haven't been doing this week. Hope your day was good. Bye for now, talk to ya later.:tt2:

[rsturgill 0]

Hi cowboysfan,Your career is very impressive and I can tell you love it.Sounds complicated and you must be one smart cookie. I am also a TV and movie addict and could not live without them. I watch alot of Animal Planet and National Geographic and of course plenty of sports including golf,bowling,pool and auto racing. Sorry to hear one of your animals has to go to the vet. Dog or cat? I am an animal lover too but don't have one because I live by myself and would be constantly worried about it. Would prefer to have West Highland Terrier or a small type of dog. My last pet was a female red Doberman and she was really loyal. Had to have her put to sleep due to cancer and was one of the saddest days of my life.Well I don't want to bum you out or anything and it was a long time ago (1980's)I'll give you my E-mail adress in next private message and I could get your's if it is OK. Can send you pictures of my car. Bob

[cowboysfan 0]

Hi cowboysfan,Your career is very impressive and I can tell you love it.Sounds complicated and you must be one smart cookie. I am also a TV and movie addict and could not live without them. I watch alot of Animal Planet and National Geographic and of course plenty of sports including golf,bowling,pool and auto racing. Sorry to hear one of your animals has to go to the vet. Dog or cat? I am an animal lover too but don't have one because I live by myself and would be constantly worried about it. Would prefer to have West Highland Terrier or a small type of dog. My last pet was a female red Doberman and she was really loyal. Had to have her put to sleep due to cancer and was one of the saddest days of my life.Well I don't want to bum you out or anything and it was a long time ago (1980's)I'll give you my E-mail adress in next private message and I could get your's if it is OK. Can send you pictures of my car. Bob

Hey Bob. You bet. How ironic because before I answered this, I'd answered the last PM you sent me & had said the same thing to you about the e-mails. So send me yours in a PM & I'll send you mine by e-mailing you. Thanks for the kind words about my career. I'm pretty proud of it myself, and I do enjoy it thoroughly. It is very complicated at times, and stressful, but I love being challenged, which is why I went into that field in the first place. Yes, without sounding vain, I like to think of myself as pretty smart. You've got to have a lot of common sense to do what I do. Plus roll with the flow of all the law changes, and we're global so...we deal with ALL of the issues in this country, every single state & some of Canada. I have to do research on all of the different state laws to be able to answer questions for our customers. Anyway, enough of that. It was one of my doggies that had to go to the vet. He had to get his sutures removed. He had a non-malignant tumor that grew on his forehead that had to be removed. All is good with him. He's my baby, and I know people shouldn't pick favorites with their animals no more than they should with their kids, but he is my favorite...just a little bit. He's a 3 year old chinese pug named Bandit. I have a 9 1/2 year old Norweigan Elkhound named Wally & a 14 year old domestic shorthair cat named Lyla. Yeah, they get treated better than anybody in the house. HA!! They've had food before when we didn't. They're rotten to the core, but especially my Pug. He is one big mess! Yes, had to experience the whole putting a beloved family pet down with my sister 2 years ago. We had to put her 16 year old Cocker Spaniel down. She & I cried for days. It was one of the worst days of my life too. I can't even imagine what I'll do when one of mine now goes. I've had them all since they were babies. Anywho, send me your e-mail & I'll send you mine...Ha, that sounded funny! Take care.