Karen - you're right - I heard lots of great music - went to a few ceiliedh's and danced up a storm! My niece played at a few places too - I was so proud!! We went to the Louisbourg fort and that was fascinating; also did the Alexander Graham Bell museum on a rainy day. I think we saw most of the island!! My sister bought a house and 75 acres on Lake Ainslie that is just beautiful. Did the entire Cabot Trail and most of the Ceileidh Trail - I love that there is music and dancing wherever you go!! Enjoy the wedding - hey, starting on Monday lets make a concerted effort to get to our personal goals - OK? Hugs, Nancy

Oh Nancy, Love those oat cakes....congratulations of maintaining that weight...good for you. I was 160 this morning and was a little down because yesterday was my 2 year anniversay and I wanted to drop those last 11 pounds but today is a new day and we will get there. I know it is only 11 and I am childish to worry but there is something about the big 2 year mark that makes me feel that we are at the end of our road and if it is not gone by now...it never will be. I know that is silly.....anyway glad to hear that Nova Scotia was great. I bet you heard a lot of great music. I am off to a wedding today so gotta go......have a great weekend. Hugs to all, Karen 290 something/ 160 / 149

Hi Monna, my friend!! It's SO nice to hear from you!! I was on vacation when you posted, but I'm home and reading through the posts and I'm glad to hear you're still losing, but sorry to hear about the fall... Hope you heal up soon - and hey, don't be such a stranger!!! Hugs, Nancy

Just wanted to let you know I sent those recipes.

Denise, I hope that you came through the storm okay! I know it was worse in St. Louis than it was here in the burbs (although I hear that we were very close to forming a tornado). No damage here, although a tree from across the street partially landed in my front yard. But the street crew took care of it. My furnace, A/C, and water heater will all be replaced today. Totally electric...no more irrational worries about gas leaks, explosions, and carbon monoxide. HOORAY! Food yesterday...I didn't actually add it up yet, but it doesn't look too bad. Yes, I did have 3 pieces of pizza for dinner, but they weren't very big. I didn't really snack, either. Not perfect, of course, but not too shabby. Today's plan looks like this: B: hmmm...I hadn't thought about it L: wrap, crackers, green beans D: sloppy joe, mashed potatoes, corn (yes, carby, I know) S: the usual Exercise: probably not...I just don't have it in me to get back on track with it. I think part of the problem is that my routine is not the same as it was when I was at school, and I really don't HAVE any routine at all this summer. Hopefully I will get the exercise thing back under control when school starts. Excuses, excuses... I hope everyone can stay cool today! It's going to be 102 in St. Louis today...hopefully the rest of you have decent weather! Pamela -134 on a good day