Team 3 ... May 1 - 15

Betzi · 05-01-2005, 07:52 AM

Wishing us all a merry month of May!

Hope you all got your stats in on time so we got our maximum available points!

I need to get off to church but I noticed several other teams had their May threads up so I thought I'd get us started real quick.

See y'all later!

Beth

spydersong · 05-01-2005, 08:15 AM

Good morning Beth & Maw

Hard to believe it's May already - this year is just flying by!

I can tell that I didn't drink enough yesterday to compensate for my 3.5 hour KF class since I'm sore today...didn't get the lactic acid flushed out. Oh well, I'll up it today and might actually to 100 for a change lol

Laundry & more packing for me today!

Have a great sunday!

simplemaw · 05-01-2005, 10:25 AM

And a merry, merry month of May to you all, too!

I sent in our stats. Unfortunately, Morgan didn't send in hers, so we don't get the extra points this month. Are you still with us, Morgan? Hope so. I know that things are hectic with you at the moment.

I may be moving in a couple of months myself, so things may be picking up here, too!

Have a great day and a great month!

maw

spydersong · 05-01-2005, 04:41 PM

Where are you thinking of moving to Maw?

simplemaw · 05-01-2005, 06:10 PM

Not sure - maybe western Washington.

maw

Betzi · 05-01-2005, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simplemaw

Not sure - maybe western Washington.

maw

I vote for North Eastern Oklahoma!

simplemaw · 05-01-2005, 10:19 PM

Too hot and too cold, Beth! I like the climate where I am.

maw

spydersong · 05-01-2005, 11:11 PM

woo-hoo...1 recipe down!

Betzi · 05-02-2005, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simplemaw

Too hot and too cold, Beth! I like the climate where I am.

maw

Can't say as I blame ya! Don't like Tulsa weather? ... Wait a minute! It'll change!

Beth

Betzi · 05-02-2005, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spydersong

woo-hoo...1 recipe down!

That one is gonna be a real challenge for me! I used to love to cook but lately ... I just hate it! Oh well ... I'll find something of interest ... when I find a spare minute or two.

Beth

spydersong · 05-02-2005, 09:28 AM

Beth - I don't post much about my struggles, and I can tell you that boredom is a HUGE struggle for me right now - so the recipe challenge is probably a *sign* that I need to try more. So I"m shooting to try 2-3 new ones a week.

Ok...so now that the word struggle has been mentioned...here goes...
'
Boredom & impatience are really starting to get to me. I thought "try whole foods plan" and that didn't work, just made it very easy to get off plan. I know that the meat & egg fast I just can't do, I could do fat fasting, hell I can even do juice fasting with no problems. So why in the hell can't I get back on track with what I KNOW works for me, why do I keep looking elsewhere as if the 'grass is greener' on some other plan.

I used to keep a 100% Atkins friendly cupboard, but then I'd buy fruit, or instant rice, and potatoes and, and, and you name it. So while Packing I took all non-atkins friendly stuff and am giving it to my mom. My new home will be atkins friendly and if I really **Have** to give in then I'm going to have to go out to do it, I can't keep making it easy on myself by having everything here so I can cheat easily. I have to make it that it's more of a pain to go cheat than it is to stay on plan.

I have 2.5 hours until I have to be at the title company - Yikes...it's real!

simplemaw · 05-02-2005, 09:47 AM

Cleaning out the cupboards sounds like a great idea, Katie! I know that the only thing that has saved me on several occasions has been the fact that I only have Atkins friendly food in the house.

Sure, Beth, I know that the weather changes there frequently - but usually to something worse!

Can you believe that the recipe challenge was my idea? You guys know how I love to cook and try new recipes. I brought a whole bunch of them back from Aunt Helen's, and have tried quite a few. Well, three or four at least, but then I haven't been back for very long! The last one I tried was for Beef with Sauerkraut. I'm not really a fan of sauerkraut, but it seems that so many people here talked about fixing it, so I thought I'd give it another try. For some reason the beef recipe sounded better than the more traditional pork. It turned out pretty good, actually. I might even make it again. Tonight I'm going to try Linda Sue's White Castle Hamburger Pie, which is basically a cheeseburger quiche with onions. We'll see how it is.

Sure wish that Deb and Lasi and Morgan would check in with us!

Katie and Beth - would one of you please send in the end of May results? I'll be Atlanta for Memorial Day weekend, and won't get back til the first. I'll send you my results before I leave.

As I said, I'm thinking of moving to Western Washington. Know anyone out there? I have no idea where I would move to, and would appreciate some informed (and/or biased) information.

Have a great day!

maw

spydersong · 05-02-2005, 10:18 AM

I'll take care of May end of month stats... Let me know if you want me to do mid-month also

I only know a few people in Seattle - not sure if thats the area you are meaning.

dvanbeus · 05-02-2005, 04:26 PM

Hi Everyone!

I've been spending very little time near my computer the past couple of days since I was really into a book that I picked up at a yard sale several weeks ago. I'm the type of person that once I am into something, I am stuck in it until it is finished. That's why I tend to message on this site in 'spurts' as well.

I've been trying to get busy in my life now that I am unemployed and have nothing to do. I know that for me boredom and idle hands lead to snacking and going off plan... so I took a HUGE step out of my comfort zone and have started volunteering with several organizations. This way I will at least have something to put on my resume during my unemployed state.

I'm still walking almost every day, but I skipped this weekend because it was pouring and my knee was doing a strange 'twingy' thing. It was there this morning too a little when I started on my 10km, but by the end it was feeling fine... maybe it was just something that needed to be walking out... dunno really.

Oh, btw.... my dh got the job!!!! Yay!!!! He goes in tomorrow to sign the paperwork and starts on monday! It will be soooo nice to have some cash coming in again and not have to worry so much... this has been a big load of stress off of my mind!

Well, that's my update. Now I am off to make another pot of tea and guzzle another few Liters of water before bed!

Debbie

simplemaw · 05-02-2005, 05:00 PM

Hurray Deb!

maw

simplemaw · 05-02-2005, 05:10 PM

I've got some big news of my own, too. Though mine is more of the stress making than the stress reliving variety.

I called a realtor this afternoon and told him I'm selling the house this summer. That means I have to move. I think you know that I was planning on going to graduate school this fall to become a librarian. Well, I didn't get the applications done. A friend of mine told me it was because I'm too comfortable here, that I like what I'm doing (lots of volunteer work, no paid work) and that what I need to do is to move to somewhere I'm not so comfortable. And then I really looked at one of the schools I'm thinking about and the out of state tuition is horrible! So I decided to pick which school I would like to go to if I got accepted, and move to that state, always assuming a cheaper cost of living. Haven't done that part of it yet, but I'm thinking maybe western Washington because I like the climate. It's similar to here. Anyway, the plan is that I will move somewhere this summer, probably by the end of July. The realtor said that the market is still good at the moment, but that getting out now is probably a good idea. (Of course he's going to say that - he wants to sell the house!) So I spent several hours today cleaning house. I just about have the living room done. My feeling about interior decorating is that if something has a horizontal surface, it's there to put stuff on. And there are lots of horizontal surfaces in this house!

By the way, if Shawn's criteria for what is and what is not "exercise" is whether you work up a sweat, then I should get to count most of today!

And, speaking of the rules of this engagement, watch the bloat! I put on 4.5 inches in April, which cost us 180 points. 3.5 of them were gone as of this morning. Unfortunately, each 1/2 inch gained costs us 20 points, and each 1/2 inch lost only gets us 10 points! So, as I said, watch the bloat! (I'd feel a lot worse about it if it weren't that I know that the bloat was because of the way I had been eating, not just because I'm a girl and/or the heat.)

Wish me luck on getting the house cleaned up, and sold for a great price, and finding a place to live for a cheap price!

maw

dvanbeus · 05-02-2005, 06:06 PM

Wow Maw! You really do have some major things going on in your life at the moment! I'll keep my fingers crossed in hopes that you get a ridiculously high price for your house!

LOL!

Deb

spydersong · 05-03-2005, 09:58 AM

Wow Maw....lots going on!

Hey Debbie - I am so proud of you for getting outside of your comfort zone, thats a big step and kinda scary so Congrats!!!

Hi Betzi - If you have a crock pot you could have some stuff cooking while you're working out..then you don't have to find too many spare minutes lol.

I signed the papers yesterday, should be recorded today and I'll get my keys. I'm going to get my mom to take a picture of me with my keys at my front door so I'm sure I'll post that later. I'm so excited which is nice because I haven't been for a week or so from all the bs.

bbl

dvanbeus · 05-03-2005, 10:06 AM

YAY!!!! Katie's getting her house!!!! Now she's got room for all of us to drop by and visit.

LOL! Congrats!

dvanbeus · 05-03-2005, 10:11 AM

Hey Maw... have you noticed yet that you are almost at the point of graduating from a 'Very Gabby LCF Member' into a 'Blabbermouth'? Just thought I would point that out since I noticed it...

simplemaw · 05-03-2005, 01:17 PM

No, I hadn't noticed - though my brothers have said for years that I was a blabbermouth!

maw

Betzi · 05-03-2005, 03:31 PM

I posted some before and current pictures here: http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/sh...16#post5124216

Betzi · 05-03-2005, 08:29 PM

Gosh ... I have just been running the last couple of days! I'll try to find some time to sit down and catch up soon. Hope you're all having a good week!

Beth

Betzi · 05-04-2005, 07:05 AM

Good Morning!

BUSY day ahead and I need to get going but I wanted stop in and say Hi first! Hope you all have a marvelous day!

I'm at 251 this morning so only 1 pound from my mini-goal. No big rewards planned. Maybe I'll go get my hair done or something. As you can tell from my pictures ... it needs it!

I do need to choose a new mini-goal though. I was debating between 3.

235 - which would be 200 pounds gone mark
225 - which is another 25 pounds and just seems a good marking point
199 - I would say 200 but it's just too close to Onederland!

I think I'm leaning towards 235 even though it's just 15 more pounds. The 200 pound loss just deserves to be marked and celebrated! Don't you think?

Guess I better run so I have time for a decent workout before I have to pick ds up from his Karate class.

Beth

spydersong · 05-04-2005, 09:02 AM

Good Morning everyone....well they didn't get the deed recorded yesterday so now I didn't get my keys - throws me behind a day on moving arrgh! Oh...and why, why, why did the scale bouce 6lbs this morning?? I know it's water but...phoey!

Beth - I vote for 235 - 200lbs is one hell of an accomplishment!!

Maw - Good Morning

How are you doing with being on track? Gym???

Debbie - Howdy

Morgan - hope everything is ok, please check in with us

I've been at work since 6:30 this morning so I can leave early today. Gonna do the same tomorrow and work from 6:30 to 10:30 and take the 4 hours off.

Better get back to acting like I'm working lol

simplemaw · 05-04-2005, 09:21 AM

Hello, All! Been busy this week what with my normal stuff, 3 evening story hours at 3 different libraries in 3 different towns, and all the fuss about trying to decide what I'm going to do - and especially with cleaning house! I'm on track food-wise, but haven't been to the gym. Cleaning house is definitely exercise!

You are looking great, Beth! 250 was a huge milestone for me. Hope you handle it better than I did.

Bummer on the house, Katie! But it will happen soon.

I did some research last night on the cost of living in some of the places I'm thinking about, and I'm afraid that Washington is out. Rats! $30,000 cost of living here in Eureka would cost about $32,166 in Seattle, $24,452 in Madison WI, $22,918 in Iowa City IA, and only $21, 375 in Cedar Rapids, which is about 30 miles from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. I'm leaning towards Iowa at this time, in spite of the heat and humidity!

Well, got to get back to work. Have a great day!

maw

Betzi · 05-04-2005, 08:17 PM

I vote for Iowa too! That research sounded interesting.

I am not finding much time to get online lately. I'll try to find some time tomorrow. I am doing well and staying solidly on plan though!

Beth

simplemaw · 05-05-2005, 08:03 AM

Hi everyone! Another orgy of cleaning today. Somehow, that's not the kind of orgy I envisioned when I was younger!

maw

spydersong · 05-05-2005, 10:02 AM

Hi there

I got the keys yesterday morning and have been working/moving/etc pretty much non stop. I came into work today at 6:30 and leaving at 10:30 (1/2 day technically) and then getting the furniture moved today. I should be 100% moved in by tomorrow night, maybe even tonight if it all works out. Woo-hoo!

Actually getting some work done today so I'm gonna run!

05-01-2005, 07:52 AM	#1
Betzi Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 5,747 Gallery: Betzi Stats: 435/310/250 short term goal/175 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: February 2002	Team 3 ... May 1 - 15 Wishing us all a merry month of May! Hope you all got your stats in on time so we got our maximum available points! I need to get off to church but I noticed several other teams had their May threads up so I thought I'd get us started real quick. See y'all later! Beth

05-02-2005, 09:28 AM	#11
spydersong Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas - Sin City Baby! Posts: 4,697 Gallery: spydersong Stats: 260/223.5/170 WOE: IF	Beth - I don't post much about my struggles, and I can tell you that boredom is a HUGE struggle for me right now - so the recipe challenge is probably a sign that I need to try more. So I"m shooting to try 2-3 new ones a week. Ok...so now that the word struggle has been mentioned...here goes... ' Boredom & impatience are really starting to get to me. I thought "try whole foods plan" and that didn't work, just made it very easy to get off plan. I know that the meat & egg fast I just can't do, I could do fat fasting, hell I can even do juice fasting with no problems. So why in the hell can't I get back on track with what I KNOW works for me, why do I keep looking elsewhere as if the 'grass is greener' on some other plan. I used to keep a 100% Atkins friendly cupboard, but then I'd buy fruit, or instant rice, and potatoes and, and, and you name it. So while Packing I took all non-atkins friendly stuff and am giving it to my mom. My new home will be atkins friendly and if I really Have to give in then I'm going to have to go out to do it, I can't keep making it easy on myself by having everything here so I can cheat easily. I have to make it that it's more of a pain to go cheat than it is to stay on plan. I have 2.5 hours until I have to be at the title company - Yikes...it's real! __________________ Katie 260 259 258 257 256 254 253 252 251 250 249 248 247 246 245 244 243 242 241 240 239 238 237 236 235 234 233 232 231 230 229 228 227 226 225 224 223.5 222 221 220 219 218 217 216 215 214 213 212 211 210 209 208 207 206 205 204 203 202 201 200 199 198 197 196 195 194 193 192 191 190 189 188 187 186 185 184 183 182 181 180 179 178 177 176 175 174 173 172 171 170 GOAL 11/22/07-20lb club 2/19/08 -30lb club

05-03-2005, 03:31 PM	#22
Betzi Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 5,747 Gallery: Betzi Stats: 435/310/250 short term goal/175 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: February 2002	if you want to see them ... I posted some before and current pictures here: http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/sh...16#post5124216

05-04-2005, 07:05 AM	#24
Betzi Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 5,747 Gallery: Betzi Stats: 435/310/250 short term goal/175 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: February 2002	Good Morning! BUSY day ahead and I need to get going but I wanted stop in and say Hi first! Hope you all have a marvelous day! I'm at 251 this morning so only 1 pound from my mini-goal. No big rewards planned. Maybe I'll go get my hair done or something. As you can tell from my pictures ... it needs it! I do need to choose a new mini-goal though. I was debating between 3. 235 - which would be 200 pounds gone mark 225 - which is another 25 pounds and just seems a good marking point 199 - I would say 200 but it's just too close to Onederland! I think I'm leaning towards 235 even though it's just 15 more pounds. The 200 pound loss just deserves to be marked and celebrated! Don't you think? Guess I better run so I have time for a decent workout before I have to pick ds up from his Karate class. Beth __________________ I won't give up long term happiness for a bit (or a bite) of instant gratification! Blessings, Beth

05-01-2005, 08:15 AM	#2
spydersong Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas - Sin City Baby! Posts: 4,697 Gallery: spydersong Stats: 260/223.5/170 WOE: IF	Good morning Beth & Maw Hard to believe it's May already - this year is just flying by! I can tell that I didn't drink enough yesterday to compensate for my 3.5 hour KF class since I'm sore today...didn't get the lactic acid flushed out. Oh well, I'll up it today and might actually to 100 for a change lol Laundry & more packing for me today! Have a great sunday!

05-01-2005, 10:25 AM	#3
simplemaw Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,330 Gallery: simplemaw	And a merry, merry month of May to you all, too! I sent in our stats. Unfortunately, Morgan didn't send in hers, so we don't get the extra points this month. Are you still with us, Morgan? Hope so. I know that things are hectic with you at the moment. I may be moving in a couple of months myself, so things may be picking up here, too! Have a great day and a great month! maw

05-01-2005, 04:41 PM	#4
spydersong Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas - Sin City Baby! Posts: 4,697 Gallery: spydersong Stats: 260/223.5/170 WOE: IF	Where are you thinking of moving to Maw?

05-01-2005, 06:10 PM	#5
simplemaw Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,330 Gallery: simplemaw	Not sure - maybe western Washington. maw

05-01-2005, 10:19 PM	#7
simplemaw Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,330 Gallery: simplemaw	Too hot and too cold, Beth! I like the climate where I am. maw

05-01-2005, 11:11 PM	#8
spydersong Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas - Sin City Baby! Posts: 4,697 Gallery: spydersong Stats: 260/223.5/170 WOE: IF	woo-hoo...1 recipe down!

05-02-2005, 09:47 AM	#12
simplemaw Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,330 Gallery: simplemaw	Cleaning out the cupboards sounds like a great idea, Katie! I know that the only thing that has saved me on several occasions has been the fact that I only have Atkins friendly food in the house. Sure, Beth, I know that the weather changes there frequently - but usually to something worse! Can you believe that the recipe challenge was my idea? You guys know how I love to cook and try new recipes. I brought a whole bunch of them back from Aunt Helen's, and have tried quite a few. Well, three or four at least, but then I haven't been back for very long! The last one I tried was for Beef with Sauerkraut. I'm not really a fan of sauerkraut, but it seems that so many people here talked about fixing it, so I thought I'd give it another try. For some reason the beef recipe sounded better than the more traditional pork. It turned out pretty good, actually. I might even make it again. Tonight I'm going to try Linda Sue's White Castle Hamburger Pie, which is basically a cheeseburger quiche with onions. We'll see how it is. Sure wish that Deb and Lasi and Morgan would check in with us! Katie and Beth - would one of you please send in the end of May results? I'll be Atlanta for Memorial Day weekend, and won't get back til the first. I'll send you my results before I leave. As I said, I'm thinking of moving to Western Washington. Know anyone out there? I have no idea where I would move to, and would appreciate some informed (and/or biased) information. Have a great day! maw

05-02-2005, 10:18 AM	#13
spydersong Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas - Sin City Baby! Posts: 4,697 Gallery: spydersong Stats: 260/223.5/170 WOE: IF	I'll take care of May end of month stats... Let me know if you want me to do mid-month also I only know a few people in Seattle - not sure if thats the area you are meaning.

05-02-2005, 04:26 PM	#14
dvanbeus Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 542 Gallery: dvanbeus	Hi Everyone! I've been spending very little time near my computer the past couple of days since I was really into a book that I picked up at a yard sale several weeks ago. I'm the type of person that once I am into something, I am stuck in it until it is finished. That's why I tend to message on this site in 'spurts' as well. I've been trying to get busy in my life now that I am unemployed and have nothing to do. I know that for me boredom and idle hands lead to snacking and going off plan... so I took a HUGE step out of my comfort zone and have started volunteering with several organizations. This way I will at least have something to put on my resume during my unemployed state. I'm still walking almost every day, but I skipped this weekend because it was pouring and my knee was doing a strange 'twingy' thing. It was there this morning too a little when I started on my 10km, but by the end it was feeling fine... maybe it was just something that needed to be walking out... dunno really. Oh, btw.... my dh got the job!!!! Yay!!!! He goes in tomorrow to sign the paperwork and starts on monday! It will be soooo nice to have some cash coming in again and not have to worry so much... this has been a big load of stress off of my mind! Well, that's my update. Now I am off to make another pot of tea and guzzle another few Liters of water before bed! Debbie

05-02-2005, 05:00 PM	#15
simplemaw Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,330 Gallery: simplemaw	Hurray Deb! maw

05-02-2005, 05:10 PM	#16
simplemaw Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,330 Gallery: simplemaw	I've got some big news of my own, too. Though mine is more of the stress making than the stress reliving variety. I called a realtor this afternoon and told him I'm selling the house this summer. That means I have to move. I think you know that I was planning on going to graduate school this fall to become a librarian. Well, I didn't get the applications done. A friend of mine told me it was because I'm too comfortable here, that I like what I'm doing (lots of volunteer work, no paid work) and that what I need to do is to move to somewhere I'm not so comfortable. And then I really looked at one of the schools I'm thinking about and the out of state tuition is horrible! So I decided to pick which school I would like to go to if I got accepted, and move to that state, always assuming a cheaper cost of living. Haven't done that part of it yet, but I'm thinking maybe western Washington because I like the climate. It's similar to here. Anyway, the plan is that I will move somewhere this summer, probably by the end of July. The realtor said that the market is still good at the moment, but that getting out now is probably a good idea. (Of course he's going to say that - he wants to sell the house!) So I spent several hours today cleaning house. I just about have the living room done. My feeling about interior decorating is that if something has a horizontal surface, it's there to put stuff on. And there are lots of horizontal surfaces in this house! By the way, if Shawn's criteria for what is and what is not "exercise" is whether you work up a sweat, then I should get to count most of today! And, speaking of the rules of this engagement, watch the bloat! I put on 4.5 inches in April, which cost us 180 points. 3.5 of them were gone as of this morning. Unfortunately, each 1/2 inch gained costs us 20 points, and each 1/2 inch lost only gets us 10 points! So, as I said, watch the bloat! (I'd feel a lot worse about it if it weren't that I know that the bloat was because of the way I had been eating, not just because I'm a girl and/or the heat.) Wish me luck on getting the house cleaned up, and sold for a great price, and finding a place to live for a cheap price! maw

05-02-2005, 06:06 PM	#17
dvanbeus Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 542 Gallery: dvanbeus	Wow Maw! You really do have some major things going on in your life at the moment! I'll keep my fingers crossed in hopes that you get a ridiculously high price for your house! LOL! Deb

05-03-2005, 09:58 AM	#18
spydersong Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas - Sin City Baby! Posts: 4,697 Gallery: spydersong Stats: 260/223.5/170 WOE: IF	Wow Maw....lots going on! Hey Debbie - I am so proud of you for getting outside of your comfort zone, thats a big step and kinda scary so Congrats!!! Hi Betzi - If you have a crock pot you could have some stuff cooking while you're working out..then you don't have to find too many spare minutes lol. I signed the papers yesterday, should be recorded today and I'll get my keys. I'm going to get my mom to take a picture of me with my keys at my front door so I'm sure I'll post that later. I'm so excited which is nice because I haven't been for a week or so from all the bs. bbl

05-03-2005, 10:06 AM	#19
dvanbeus Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 542 Gallery: dvanbeus	YAY!!!! Katie's getting her house!!!! Now she's got room for all of us to drop by and visit. LOL! Congrats!

05-03-2005, 10:11 AM	#20
dvanbeus Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 542 Gallery: dvanbeus	Hey Maw... have you noticed yet that you are almost at the point of graduating from a 'Very Gabby LCF Member' into a 'Blabbermouth'? Just thought I would point that out since I noticed it...

05-03-2005, 01:17 PM	#21
simplemaw Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,330 Gallery: simplemaw	No, I hadn't noticed - though my brothers have said for years that I was a blabbermouth! maw

05-03-2005, 08:29 PM	#23
Betzi Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 5,747 Gallery: Betzi Stats: 435/310/250 short term goal/175 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: February 2002	Gosh ... I have just been running the last couple of days! I'll try to find some time to sit down and catch up soon. Hope you're all having a good week! Beth

05-04-2005, 09:02 AM	#25
spydersong Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas - Sin City Baby! Posts: 4,697 Gallery: spydersong Stats: 260/223.5/170 WOE: IF	Good Morning everyone....well they didn't get the deed recorded yesterday so now I didn't get my keys - throws me behind a day on moving arrgh! Oh...and why, why, why did the scale bouce 6lbs this morning?? I know it's water but...phoey! Beth - I vote for 235 - 200lbs is one hell of an accomplishment!! Maw - Good Morning How are you doing with being on track? Gym??? Debbie - Howdy Morgan - hope everything is ok, please check in with us I've been at work since 6:30 this morning so I can leave early today. Gonna do the same tomorrow and work from 6:30 to 10:30 and take the 4 hours off. Better get back to acting like I'm working lol

05-04-2005, 09:21 AM	#26
simplemaw Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,330 Gallery: simplemaw	Hello, All! Been busy this week what with my normal stuff, 3 evening story hours at 3 different libraries in 3 different towns, and all the fuss about trying to decide what I'm going to do - and especially with cleaning house! I'm on track food-wise, but haven't been to the gym. Cleaning house is definitely exercise! You are looking great, Beth! 250 was a huge milestone for me. Hope you handle it better than I did. Bummer on the house, Katie! But it will happen soon. I did some research last night on the cost of living in some of the places I'm thinking about, and I'm afraid that Washington is out. Rats! $30,000 cost of living here in Eureka would cost about $32,166 in Seattle, $24,452 in Madison WI, $22,918 in Iowa City IA, and only $21, 375 in Cedar Rapids, which is about 30 miles from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. I'm leaning towards Iowa at this time, in spite of the heat and humidity! Well, got to get back to work. Have a great day! maw

05-04-2005, 08:17 PM	#27
Betzi Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 5,747 Gallery: Betzi Stats: 435/310/250 short term goal/175 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: February 2002	I vote for Iowa too! That research sounded interesting. I am not finding much time to get online lately. I'll try to find some time tomorrow. I am doing well and staying solidly on plan though! Beth

05-05-2005, 08:03 AM	#28
simplemaw Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,330 Gallery: simplemaw	Hi everyone! Another orgy of cleaning today. Somehow, that's not the kind of orgy I envisioned when I was younger! maw

05-05-2005, 10:02 AM	#29
spydersong Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas - Sin City Baby! Posts: 4,697 Gallery: spydersong Stats: 260/223.5/170 WOE: IF	Hi there I got the keys yesterday morning and have been working/moving/etc pretty much non stop. I came into work today at 6:30 and leaving at 10:30 (1/2 day technically) and then getting the furniture moved today. I should be 100% moved in by tomorrow night, maybe even tonight if it all works out. Woo-hoo! Actually getting some work done today so I'm gonna run!