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119.8 - back up the pound I was down yesterday
Happy Mother's Day to all who have been a mother to some being (human, pet, etc). Always a bittersweet day remembering Elise who made me a mother when I was only 17. I met a woman the other night who confided that they had lost their only son suddenly a few months ago at the age of 33. Made me remember the extreme heartache of those early days of mourning. I refused to "celebrate" the Mother's Day immediately after Elise's death.
We hope Moby is home. Last we heard he was being dropped off quite late (around 11 pm). Apparently they hit a lot of traffic. Hopefully we will get an update this morning. ETA: Just got a note that Moby arrived home at 10 last night and was very excited to see his parents. What a relief as we felt responsible for making sure he got there safely.
I did some stuff around the house yesterday like starting the painting of the second nightstand in our bedroom. It is a 4 day process for each piece. There is one more piece after this one. I got some really cute starfish knobs from Amazon for them. Will post a picture once I get them on. In the afternoon we went to our outdoor music place and listened to a good blues band, then had an early dinner at the Mexican place again. Fresh guacamole and fajitas were quite enjoyable - very fresh.
Today we possibly will meet DH's friend who cancelled yesterday. DH had said yesterday was 50/50 that he would actually come and today it is 40/60 since the friend can extend his sickness from yesterday. And there is a possibility that he really is sick but who knows? No idea what we will do for dinner - somewhat depends on that. I didn't want to do the Mother's Day Brunch here since none of my kids are here and I am not a big fan of brunch anyway. Reminds me that DD said flowers were supposed to come a couple of days ago but still haven't arrived, though they were supposed to come between Friday and today. Last time she sent flowers here they came a day late and sat outside for 2 days because we had gone away.
Beautiful sunrise this morning. Justice was nudgy and got us up early. Have a super Sunday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
We had started watching the first season of Poker Face but got distracted. We will have to revisit it this summer after we finish watching the regular network shows. Very cool that your nephew scored the music!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Happy Birthday and congratulations to DH!!!!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Greetings all
Sunny and windy here. I got going fairly early for this late camper and did my walking. Good thing there is a lot of Prince music that I have not heard yet. Then I went to the studio and made some new slugs. There is a spring sale going on there but I heard it is not going well. Again. when the weather is nice people are doing something else.
So last night we watched the first episode of the second season of Poker Face. Fun show. Looking forward to the rest of the season because our nephew scored the music for the show. He did some of the first season. So if you watch, check the credits for Judson Crane. His younger brother is the one with the new baby.
So the postal people picked up the bag of tuna and such that we put out for the food bank drive. They get 20,000 pounds of stuff. CAn't imagine schlepping all that but glad someone does.
So Moby must be home by now and glad. Justice can relax. Enjoy the rest of Florida Liz.
Ocean Diane, sorry you had a negative experience with on line dating. Don't blame you for backing away but I do know quite a few people who have done well with it. Hugs to you and Sadie.
Dinner last night was Mexican leftovers that DH brought home. There is still quiche for tonight. One of my discount grocery purchase was a large package of tiny tomatoes. All colors. What a filling food! Who knew?
DH is on a laundry marathon. He waits until he does not have one more thing and then binges washes. Oh well.
Happy birthday to Lavender Paula! Cake?
There is a new book out by Dr. David Kessler on weight and dieting. Forgot the name already but it might be worth a read. He wrote "The End of Overeating" which I recommend. More of an indictment of the food industry.
The dogs are basking in the sun. Life is good.
Diane S
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No weight as we are in Door County.
Pretty chilly here and the Lake Flies have hatched, so we didn't do as much hiking as we had intended. Stopped by a nice little coffee shop and I enjoyed a Lavender latte and we took an afternoon nap, seems appropriate for a 60 year old! Lol!
We will go out to eat at our favorite restaurant. Seafood here I come! DH if I was going to get dessert but I doubt I would be able to eat it as good as it sounds! Home tomorrow!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
So sorry this happened to you Diane! DH and I met on Match but there were also a lot of creeps! Good luck in your search for that perfect for you companion!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
That stinks - so sorry. There is so much fraud everywhere these days.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Oh, I'm sorry this happened to you. Sadly, the grifters are everywhere online, preying on good people. Good though that you trusted your instinct that something's not right and got yourself out of the situation.
Good morning ! My foray into online dating with Match is over (actually online dating period). Someone attempted computer assisted catfishing, now called Online Romance Fraud (ORF) with me. There are actually computer programs developed to take a victims correspondence and then generate the perfect responses, fine tuning with each additional communication. Fortunately, the red flags began to accumulate well before a request for money even happened. Positives: I have a clearer picture of what I am truly looking for Negative: I feel loss at what I thought I had found, and it hurts. At least I know what to put forth as a topic at my next therapy session.
Age: 64; 5' 5"; High weight: 345; Start weight: 271 (01/05/15); Surgery weight: 218 (05/27/15); Pre-Op (-53); M 1 (-18); M 2 (-1.5); M 3 (-13.5 ); M 4 (-13); M 5 (- 8); M 6 (-12) M 7 (-5, Xmas); M 8 (- 9) Under surgeon's goal and REACHED HEALTHY BMI 12/07/15!! (Six months and one week.) AT GOAL month 8. Maintaining at goal range (139- 144) ~ four (4) years !!
118.8 - always weird when I lose a pound in a day but haven't changed my eating. My weight has been bouncing around between 118-121 since last August.
Moby should arrive home today. His parents will call when he gets there. I can't tell if Justice misses him or is glad he is gone. I so wish there was a way to read a dog's mind!
Yesterday we ate at the Beach Club after Happy Hour. Yummy mussels! There weren't very many people at Happy Hour which was kind of nice as it was easy to chat with people. Somewhat makes me wish we were here year round. We don't see people as frequently there (or won't at DH's home which is somewhat isolated and he doesn't know anyone nearby).
Today we were supposed to drive an hour north to meet an old friend of DH's for lunch. That was just cancelled (no surprise as this friend is notorious for not showing up). Not sure what we will do instead. The weather forecasters are predicting showers though they did the same yesterday and they never arrived. They are pretty sure that it will be extremely rainy on Monday and Tuesday. A lot of southern Florida is in drought condition right now so that would be a good thing even though it will curb outdoor activities.
Before doing anything else, there will be a Justice walk and water aerobics. Have a superb Saturday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
