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120.2 - I will find out tomorrow if the scale here was accurate.
Peps and I just posted close together again, so I deleted that one and pasted it here.
Peps, good for you not eating what didn't appeal! DH and I have talked about that. Don't eat if you are already full and what one eats should always be worth it.
Yesterday we had a nice afternoon and evening. DD and SIL went on their sunset cruise and loved it while DH and I bopped around town. We had drinks and an appetizer at a rooftop bar overlooking the water and town. Very windy but nice. Thank goodness the rain seems to have finally gone away. I think the kids will have a good week weatherwise.
We will take a walk, get some breakfast, then clean up, pack and leave for the airport. Our friends are giving us a ride which simplifies things. We have a lot of dirty laundry to pack, but I still had too much as there were some things I only wore for about 4 hours. But I was closer to being efficiently packed than ever before.
Can't wait to see Justice tonight! If all goes smoothly we will be back at the house around 10 pm. Cross your fingers. Have a marvelous Monday!
ETA: I just opened the news and saw that the Minnesota shooter was in custody. That's a relief but I worry that our country is falling apart. Seems there is more bad news daily.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Good news on the date!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
You should definitely do France!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I wondered how close to you that was all happening. What is happening to our formerly safe world where people were respected for having differing opinions?
So glad you had joy this weekend with your family. What a wonderful surprise!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Hello from Karlstadt!
We are cruising up the Main at what feels to be a leisurely pace. I'm sitting in the glassed in lounge watching the countryside glide by. Such activity feels quite luxurious and civilized. While this is not real life, I sure do see the appeal of this type of living. It's very non taxing!
Italy cruise will be booked today. I'm still considering Egypt vs Greece for a 2027 trip. Both are bucket list destinations, as would be an African Adventure! I am also thinking either a Rocky Mountain train adventure or seeing Alaska would be super fun. So. Many. Choices! (Sadly, finite funds!!!!)
I am grateful for my sleeve and tirzepatide on this trip. The food choices are extraordinary so I can see how one could easily pack on some pounds over 18 days. The breakfast buffet is a real work of culinary artistry. Ron has eaten his way through breakfast like a real champ! I've been pretty careful, but enjoying the food nonetheless. This morning I had a poached egg on a toast point with a tangy avocado puree followed by a small bowl of milk based oatmeal. For me, the smaller European portion sizes help, too! I get a little taste of everything without feeling too wasteful.
Last night I was unable to eat my dinner. I ordered a braised chicken. It was unappealing visually and then tasted too gamey. Add on the unctuous texture and after one or two bites I couldn't stomach it. I nibbled at the vegetables, but that was it. Of course I finished my desert and Ron finished my dinner. LOL!
This afternoon we will port in Würzburg. I am looking forward to getting out for a nice walk. The weather is lovely - mid 70s today with fluffy clouds.
The news of the assassinations reached us. Our group of 3 is horrified and bewildered. We have not overheard others speak of it. I took great delight in reading that an estimated 50 million US residents took to the streets for the NO KING Day protests (as compared to the fewer than 10,000 people who showed up for Trump's parade. No surprise Trump took to social media with promises of retaliatory action.
DD, enjoy the first Monday of your newest chapter! I am looking forward to comparing notes with you over the next year.
Liz, I think this is your last day in Aruba. Hope you get to enjoy it to the fullest.
Diane, Viva la France! You must go!
Hoping everyone has a good start to the week!
124.8. Happy Dad?s Day all!
Church today, ham sandwiches for lunch and FFY (fend for yourself) for dinner. I had yogurt with blueberries! Otherwise a pretty boring day.
DC1?s date got postponed until today. They had a good time though and it sounds like they will be seeing the person again.
Weather looks better than it had but still iffy for this week.
I agree, travel when you can! I think we might delay it for 2 years until we start getting Social Security. Moving will be expensive enough!
DD, the shootings of your legislators is awful. Crazy world we are living in!
Safe travels home Liz.
Continue keeping us updated on your travels Peps!
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!
Greetings
quick check in on iPad from the gallery. Many visitors but not so many sales . I got stuck with a full day but I will live
pepes take the trips. One reason I do the gym is so I can do airports again. I think I am about there and hope to do a France trip but we shall see
dd so awful on the legislator murders. How did we come to this? When did bullying become ok? Sounds like you had a great retirement start.
rain go away.
enjoy cruise liz. Happy dad day all
diane s
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Peps I so agree that it's important to travel as much as you desire and can afford in your 60s and 70s. There are people like our own Ann and her DH that will still be running circles around everyone in their 80s. We have a dear friend who is 87 and this year traveled to NYC, Dublin, and Mexico City. She will be going to Argentina in December. But so many amazing people I've known who led robust, healthy, adventurous lives are no longer able to travel much in their mid eighties. My own incredible aunt will probably not travel out of North America again, urged me to Go Now! when I was outlining our plans and wondering if it was too much.
PS: We are in discussion again for an October trip to Egypt. More to come!
