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Monday, April 7, 2008

Diet....Do You Try It?


Diet...Do You Try It?

by Vig


I was put on my first diet when I was twelve years old. At that time I remember being just fine with the way I was and when I see pictures now, I think I was kind of cute and looked fairly typical for that age. My mom, however, felt I needed to lose twenty pounds and said she would give me twenty dollars if I did. I was totally motivated by money; twenty dollars in 1971 was a lot of money. I lost the twenty pounds, won the twenty dollars and also won a body image that forever after felt imperfect.

I have spent a good deal of my adult life trying to change my body and to correct what I have had difficulty seeing as being fine just the way it is. Diet after diet has failed and has always led to gaining back the weight plus just a little more for good measure. After doing Weight Watchers, Diet Centre, Adkins. Scarsdale, the cabbage soup diet, Eat to Live, master cleanses, and listening to Richard Simmons, Susan Powter, Oprah, Suzanne Somers and all of their fitness gurus, I have come to the conclusion that I actually know what I need to do for myself, as most people do.

As a vegetarian, I have spent a lot of time researching what I should be eating to be healthy and I have a good idea of what my body needs. And I know for sure I have to do what Rosie has always said: move more, eat less. Just as importantly, I should be looking at the reasons that I eat and how that is informed by how I feel about my body and by what I have experienced. Examine what, when and why I eat what I eat. The triggers! And it has been interesting when I have done that and have examined the major events in my life and the loss that I have suffered (whether it be through death or failed relationships), there is always a considerable weight gain very soon after.

Consumption of comfort food allows for stuffing the feelings way, way down. And I think that women have been taught that this is an acceptable way to deal with things but then are chastised when their bodies change and they don’t fit the ideal of the perfect woman.

Male Owlettes, I think I am probably wrong in assuming that it might just be women who get caught in that trap. And all Owlettes (if it is not too personal) how do you deal with food? Is food just food for you or is it tied into other things or emotions? What is your experience with diets and the pressure that is put into dieting and looking a particular way?

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ibebold said...

First...
Off to read

ibebold said...

Yeah!!!
That never gets old....
Good morning all....
Have a great day... I am at work... maybe no computer problems today!!!!!

Tinkatia said...

Good Morning - Ibebold. Good for you for getting to the nest first. I believe the blog was done by my good friend VIG. I will be back in a few minutes to read it.

ibebold said...

well VIG--great topic...
I am an emotional eater... upset-- I eat ... mad --I eat.... PMS... bettter get me lots of chocolate...
I need to diet... but I am not motivated....I need help!!!!

ibebold said...

Good morning SweetTinka!!

ibebold said...

Computer acting up... need to shut down... be back later!!!!

Tinkatia said...

As I have said many times, I have been on Weight Watchers Maintenance for ten years. I will be back to discuss it.

goldie said...

GOOD MORNING!
Hi ibb and tink.

Congrats on 1st ibb.

I never thought I would be excited to be at work on a Monday- but I have INTERNET!!
No internet at home and I am going thru serious withdrawals. They are actually sending a tech to my house to see if it their equipment or my phone lines, we have tried everything else.
I assume since hubby stayed home to wait for them (and he hasn't called swearing yet) that they showed up. I hope they get the problem fixed soon.
I miss you all!!

Hope everyone has a fine day.

Zona said...

Great Blog VIG!! I have always been an emotional eater. If I was upset or worried (my middle name) I found myself reaching for snacks. I could balance this out pretty well with exercise until about seven years ago when I blew out first one knee, and then the other. My Orthopedic Surgeon thought I could heal without surgery, and I did..to a point. I have had to restrict myself a lot as far as exercise is concerned. As a consequence of this, I gained a lot of weight. I am doing my best to lose the weight by walking everyday. I find that when I am happy and laughing, I don't snack at all. So bring on the laughter, and help me lose weight! ;)

IBB: Congrats on first. I hope you get that computer problem fixed. I never seem to be able to catch you in the nest anymore!

TINKA: HI Cool Mom! How are you doing his morning?

Zona said...

Hi GOLDIE!! Great to see you! I've missed you too. :)

Renee Eve said...

test been foaded

Renee Eve said...

Good Morning Owls,

Well I just been foaded LOL.

This is an excellent blog today. I think throughout my life I'm 42, I must of lost 1,000 or more pounds. I was first put on a diet at 7 to loose weight for my first communion dress, my mom and I joined weight watchers. I did real good, up until the time my grandmother passed away I was 9. My mother is an emotional eater, I think thats where I get it from.

I quit smoking 4 years ago, and put 80 pounds on. I have lost 20 of the 80 I probably could still stand to loose more. I am looking forward to hearing everyones stories maybe they can help me get motivated to stay on a diet. Cause I know motivation gives you WILLPOWER something I do not have right now. HELP!!!!!

Congrats IBB on first today.

goldie said...

Hi Zona and Renee Eve.

Food is the good, the bad and the ugly for me. I am an insulin dependant diabetic, so everything that goes in my mouth (get your mind out of the gutter) has cause and effect. It is difficult to lose weight,but it is important not to be overweight.

I LOVE food and this makes it all the more difficult for me. Several years ago I was really sick and my sugars were not controlled and I lost 40 pounds in a few months. Not good. But damn those skinny jeans were fun. I have slowly gained it back and am now aiming to lose 15 pounds. Body imagine is not my problem, it is all about staving off the complications of the disease. I am definately not as disciplined as I should be.

The long and short of it is that I really do have a love/hate relationship with food! Damn good thing my cyber brownies don't have any calories- eat up!

iteach said...

VIG, lately "Diet" has become my middle name.

I gained 12 pounds with my first pregnancy, because it ended in miscarriage. I was just devasted.

Then I gained 50!!! pounds with each pregnancy (so that is 150 pounds, yikes).

Therefore, I have gained 162 pounds since 2002 and I have only lost 100 of it. I still have sixty more to go.

iteach said...

Boy that felt good to say it!

I am not proud of being overweight, but I'm tired of hiding behind it.

whabbear said...

Interesting blog, VIG! I think you are right... girls have many more body issues to deal with than boys. Although I was always a very skinny child, which for a boy, wasn't the optimal body shape at all. I kept getting sand kicked in my face at the beach! LOL!

IBB, move more, eat less... words to live by! If I didn't run most weekdays, I'd be that typical middle-aged male with the big paunch... YUCK! And even with the running, the paunch is always threatening to expand and increase my blood pressure to the point where I'll have to start on meds.

Isn't middle age fun, owls?

Goldie, I didn't know you are battling diabetes. Hugs!

Good morning, Tink, Iteach, Zona, and Eve!

Tinkatia said...

Good Morning ZonaBaby. What a nice surprise to see you here early this morning.
Good Morning Goldie - Have fun at work.
Good Morning Renee - I hope you are not foaded for long.

I was a very skinny teen-ager. My mother was always worried I was going to go "into consumption". I just looked at that word and wondered what it was so I looked it up. It says "dated - a wasting diseases esp. pulmonary tuberulosis". I have learned something myself this morning. Anyway as a child I was always forced to sit there until I had finished my meal. I wasn't fond of food and there was no junk food in the house. I stayed thin until I was 30 and then I seemed to go up about 3 pounds a year until suddenly I realized I wasn't thin anymore, in fact I was 25 lbs overweight and I am only 5 ft. l in. I tried every fad diet going, like the grapefruit and eggs diet. There were some strange ones. Finally Weight Watchers worked for me. I lost the 25 lbs and what keeps me from gaining it all back is the fact that I have to weigh in at the end of each month to keep my Maintenace status and to be able to weigh in for free. (Two pounds over and you have to pay.) Each month I find myself up one pound so I cut back to lose it before I weigh in. I know that if I didn't have to go to WW I wouldn't worry about a pound. Unfortunately the next month there would be another pound and by the end of the year 12 pounds would have mysteriously appeared. That is the secret for me. Everyone must find their own secret. I also eat nothing after 6:00 pm. That would be my 'grazing' time. I would eat whatever I could find, like cookies, and I would eat them even though I wasn't really enjoying them. I stopped that and now I don't miss it. I still worry that some day I may just give up WW because I may get sick of the commitment but I am hoping that it is for a lifetime.

Tinkatia said...

I forgot to mention that I also walk a half hour a day with my dogs, rain or shine and I have an exercise bike. That helps me too.

Zona said...

ITEACH: You "only" lost 100lbs?? I think that is beyond awesome! :)

RENEE: My motivation is just to be healthy again. I know that the weight I lose will, in the long run, help my knees stop hurting. I can't wait until that day!

GOLDIE: My mom was diabetic, that's another motivator for me. She had adult onset diabetes.

Lynn D said...

Morning Glories!

Ibb: is first!!! Damn computers! come back soon we love it when you are in the nest!

Goldie is here today too! Wahoo! I was just thinking this morning that I miss her popping in!

Vig excellent Blog! I really hate this subject! LOL

Hmmm food! Can't live with it, Can't live without it.

My weight was an issue only once in my teen years. I packed on some pounds when I was starting to get my womans body. That was at about 13-14. Then there were many family issues in our home at the time and I went through so much stress that I could not keep food down at all! I ended up going from about 140 lbs to about 100 pounds in a matter of weeks.

I did not have a real problem until I had kids. With my first pregnancy I gained 84 pounds!! Yes I said it. I did not loose all of the weight and kept gaining with each pregnancy.

After the kids I realized one day that I had to do something. I did not so much cut back on food but I started walking 2-3 miles a day. I lost 50 pounds and kept that off for many years.

I realized when I hit about 40 that I was putting the weight back on. I started watching what I ate and tried more exercise and struggled away, the weight was not coming off. I was not gaining but not losing either.

In the last 5 years I have watched my weight creep up. I have tried to analyze how I eat etc... I do tend to eat more (junk) when I have a hormonal shift. Anything chocolate or salty or greasy I crave. When I say crave I mean I will tear the hinges off the cupboards looking for something, anything.

I hate my weight right now and have been trying to come to a compassionate place with myself. This is very hard work emotionally. I am working also on increasing my exercise again. Once I get that back as a routine I have decided to start keeping a food journal to really track what I am eating in a day.

My biggest problem is that I skip meals. I know this is bad but most of the time I am not hungry. My body is rebelling and hanging on to every damn pound it can. Drives me crazy!!!

I don't want to be a bikini weight, I just want to feel healthy and look healthy!

The only convential diet I have tried is weight watchers. The diet was ok but I could not take the meetings. I would leave them wanting to go gorge on Mexican food! LOL It seems when I tell my brain I can't have something it kicks in and says you must have that, you must have that! I cave every time!!!

Good Morning to Tinka,Zona, Renee Eve!! and anyone else I missed while writing this long ass post!

Tinkatia said...

Good Morning iteach, Renee and Bear.

Iteach - Congratulation on losing 100 lbs. That is wonderful. Getting started is the hardest and you have come a long way. Good for you.

Renee - You will get there Sweetie. Have you ever thought of Weight Watchers again? They have made it quite easy. Good Luck.

Whabbear - You look good to me. I bet no-one kicks sand in your face now. What was that ad at the back of all the magazines? I can see it in my mind but I can't remember who the people were.

Off to answer messages. I will be back.

Jodi said...

Good morning HOoters!!!

Congrats on first IBB!!!

VIG great blog! I tend to be an emotional eater, but now I just try to drink plenty of water, and really tune in to my body and eat only when I am truly hungry!! I also tend to eat smaller meals for frequently. That works for me since I tend to be a snacker. I totally believe in move more, eat less. It has been a truly tough winter for me - the huge amounts of snow and ice really made it dangerous to get out and walk. Listen, me and ice do not mix - that's why as a child my Dad would call me Grace......NOT!!! I am totally loving that spring has finally sprung here in Wisconsin. I have maintained the 15 pound loss since Thanksgiving, but would love to lose another 30-40 pounds. And I think I can with the help of walking!!!

I hope you all have a great Monday!!!

Lynn D said...

Boy I need to spell check!

Iteach: 100 pounds is amazing!!!

Tinka: I am glad weight watchers works for someone.

Goldie: I thank god I have not had to deal with diabetes. My issue is blood pressure. I know if I drop even twenty pounds it will stabilize.

Whabbear: I have the middle age paunch and spread! Damn it! LOL

Zona: I have a friend with knee (replacement) and back issues (very bad arthritis) and she finally said to hell with what I look like and bought a bathing suit and started working out in a pool! She feels great and has lost 50 lbs. She says she has about 70 more to go.

Jodi said...

OOOOPSIES!!!! Should have been more frequently.....not for frequently. Thought I'd fix it before JOEY came knocking on my door!!! LOL!!

Jodi said...

Hey LYNN D!!! We keep posting at the same time - so waving a wing at you!!!

Zona said...

LYNND: I have such a problem with first eating something sweet, then salty..it drives me crazy!

JODI: Start walking towards AZ I'll walk towards WI and we'll meet in UTAH!!! ;)

HI WHABBEAR!!

TINKA: I think the ad was for Atlas...not sure though.

Zona said...

LYNND: I intend to swim all summer, it's a great way to workout!

canadiangirl said...

Wow - some of you guys have the strangest middle names! Tink - that ad was "Charles Atlas". I read a lot of Archie comics in my youth.

I have been seeing a lot of pictures of myself lately since the baby was born and I have to admit I was kind of surprised at how big I look. I think I must have a funhouse mirror in my bedroom because, even though I knew I was overweight, I had no idea how big I really am.

I have been thinking a lot about self improvement lately (no, Whabby, still smoking, but SERIOUSLY thinking about quitting -LOL), and fitness is really high on my list for the spring. Hopefully we can motivate each other. I was actually a model as a teenager and had a great body. My weight really didn't become an issue for me until pregnancy either, but in the last 10 years or so it has become an obsession. The only problem is that I have an aversion to discomfort (hence the smoking and overeating) and changing my habits is very difficult for me. (I just love saying "hence"). So good luck to all of us!

Jodi said...

ZONA - Congrats on QOTD!!! Who is?!!? She is an amazingly talented woman!!! SWAK!!!

Jodi said...

30 - OH, What the hell!!!

Jodi said...

ZONA - I would love to meet in UTAH!!!

Lynn D said...

Hey Hodi!!! Waving back at ya!

Zona: I have to say my friend is so much brave than I am. I have a bathing suit but it sits in the drawer awaiting water! LOL I would do a water work out but we don't have any public pools. The closest one is about 30 min away and I know that I won't drive that even 3 times a week.

CG: Middle age sucks! I have the same fun house mirror. Then I see myself in a store window and go "Who the hell is that?" Somehow in a store window I look like an apple with chubby thighs!

Renee Eve said...

Goldie, My husband is a Diabetic but hes Type 2, but he was overweight, but lost 70 pounds, they put him on a shot called Byetta, 10 mg 2 x's a day. The doctor told him that will make him loose the weight, its a protein shot. Then hes on glucophage (metformin) and Amaryl. Good Luck to you Goldie and I will keep you in my prayers that you can get your sugar at a normal level and back in control, I know its hard.
I worry about my children, because it runs in my husbands family.

Zona: Thats a good way to think about it HEALTHY, I think it was Lynn that said she don't want to be bikini weight, me either, just be Healthy. I also need to walk more. I have TONS of excuses not to walk, and I have a treadmill downstairs I have NO EXCUSES. My doctor explained that maintenance is a Life Sentence with no Paroll. He told me that like 10 years ago.

Iteach: 100 pounds thats great. I do gained a lot of weight with my first pregnancy, 80 pounds, but within 2 weeks 50 was off, it was all water, But I watched myself with the other 2 and only gained like 30-35. But I was not skinny when I got pregnant. I battled weight all my life. Oh this is such a good blog today. Zona got me on the Healthy, and Lynn on not bikini weight, I can't wait to hear more. Like when your upset instead of eating, what else can you do????

Renee Eve said...

I have something cute to add that my little son said to me last year he was 7. I had to pick him up from his grandparents house, they had the boys all day at the beach, and my other 2 sons spent the night, but my little one wanted to come home. Well when we were driving home in the car. My little son said to me, You know Mama, they have bathing suits for Fat women, because grandma has one it has a skirt too. So why don't you go buy one like her so you can go in the beach with us. I did laugh at the bathing suit thing, because my mother in law is over weight but she thinks shes not that bad, shes only about 20 pounds lighter than me but she acts like its 60. Then I told him its not nice to use the word fat you should use the word chubby, or chunky. He said OK. Then I got upset because my weight is not letting me do the things I should be doing with my kids like swimming in the beach.

Zona said...

LYNND: Luckily I have a pool in the backyard! ;)

JODI: I won't be walking or flexing at all if I don't go to sleep..so GOODNIGHT EVERYONE!! LOL!

night.owls.sb said...

Good Morning All
Urgg.. This morning so far has been a little of a surprise, However its Monday and Monday's always bring me surprises...

zona
Funny Story..
My Continental Rep called me this morning to talk about my agency's account with them.

Her name is Zena...

I called her Zona...

I apologized and explained that my friends name is Zona...And that you were on my mind!

:O)

night.owls.sb said...

vig

Thanks for todays blog...Very well written. However all of what you write is truthful, and from the heart.

So thanks again!

:O)

night.owls.sb said...

I will check back tonite...

Owls, Have a great day!

goldie said...

So many hooters, so little time...

lynn- jodi- cg- I am giddy with delight to be able to 'see' you again!

Just clarifying something- I am not feeling sorry for myself or making excuses about anything with my diabetes. It is what it is and I do try to just live and deal. There are plenty of people who have far worse issues than I do. I appreciate your hugs and kind words. I just wanted to say why I have food issues. Regardless of why we need to lose weight or gain weight, I don't think any of us are immune to the issue of food and its impact on our well being, physical or mental.

I was wrong- Mr. Goldie just informed me that no one showed from the f***ing phone company to check the lines. So I am going to calm down, then call them again. I do not wish to be rude to the poor soul who answers the phone- HOWEVER I am going to chew and spit out the damn supervisor when I get a hold of them!

Renee Eve said...

Thats right Goldie make sure you SPIT them out, you don't need the extra calories from Bullsh** people. Ok I have to get in the shower and take my mother for her ear appointment, she can't hear that well its only been about 6 weeks, LOL, But shes stubborn. I can't wait to read everyones comments today. I'm hoping I can find my WILL POWER and MOTIVATION thru you gals/guys!!!!!!

night.owls.sb said...

Continental Announces Second Bag Fee
Effective May 5, 2008, Continental will collect a $25 service fee for certain passengers who check a second bag. Continental's "Elite" frequent flyer members, Presidential Plus credit card holders and First/Business First passengers are exempt from the fee. Continental's policy applies to destinations within the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. A chart outlining the carriers' second bag policies can be found here.

***********************

I have a question:

Do you feel by Continental charging "some" passengers a fee for a second bag that are being
discriminatory?

Do you not feel that the price you pay for your ticket should include the cost of your luggage?

Does it not make more sense to just raise the airfares? As adding this fee, check in at major airports will just get worse...

Just wondering what everyone is thinking....

night.owls.sb said...

BTW...This fee pissed me off!

Mary/MI said...

I will come back later and comment on your interesting topic.
I wanted all of you to know that oldest Sister called at 11:45 this morning. She told me my Brother's cancer was isolated and had not spread! I burst into joyful tears!She said he would email us and give more info. on his treatment. I can't thank all of you enough for all your thoughts and prayers. All of my friends and family had powerful prayer chains going! I can breath again!Thanks again for caring! Mary

JoeyfromSC said...

Happy Monday Owlettes!:)

Congrats on first IBHO!;)hehe

Well personally, I feel diets DO NOT work!! Lifestyle change in eating habits and moderation is the key!

I lost 70 lbs. and did it the blood, sweat and tears way! haha

I have "found" about 15 of that back! lol

I lost that weight and kept it off for years though...and I'm finding the older one gets, the HARDER it is to take it off!:(

I was also borderline diabetic and with changes in diet, I practically cured myself!

Food has always been a comfort for me, as it has for most people probably. I turn to it when I'm mad, sad and depressed. It fills that temporary void!

I am a carb addict also...Sweets, pasta and breads are my weakness!

(that explains the little one serving, complete with spoon, of "Cherry Garcia" Ben and Jerry's that I had just now)LMAO
hey, at least it was not a half gallon..It was about 4 bites haha

JoeyfromSC said...

I should've read the comments first, but I just skimmed!

OMG Carol!! That is absurd! I have only flown one time, but plan to again, so YES the luggage fee SHOULD be included in the ticket price!

MARY!! OMG that is fabulous news..I'm so happy! Power of prayer;)

MEK in AZ said...

Mary - that is WONDERFUL news!!! Doing the Happy Dance with you..

IBB - congrats on first!!

I need to read the blog - from the comments - I KNOW it's about WEIGHT!!! oh my!!

Lynn D said...

Hiya!

Mary: That is good news! I am so relieved for you! Will continue prayers and good vibes for Joe!

Carol: It is discrimanatory to me! Why in the hell don't they just add a gas surcharge! Everyone would get that. Not surprised tho saw that all the airlines are getting failing grades these days! We can't even get a passengers bill of rights passed.

Zona: Mr. Lynn D keeps yakking about putting a pool in our back yard. The problem for me is that we live in WA state! Hello land of rain and cold. It would have to be covered or it is only useable about 3 months of the year. Maybe I will just put my bathing suit on and my stripped rubber boots and go jump in the puddles that are here year round! Bet I could burn some calories that way! LMAO

Hi Ya Joey! I saw those little ice creams from Ben and Jerrys last time I was at the grossry store. It was one of my hmmmm moments! They were on sale 10 for 10 dollars! I passed them up because I figured I would all 10 in on treat time! LOL

MEK in AZ said...

Jodi - thanks for the donuts and chocolate milk!!

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Lynn D said...

Geez I am sitting here reading comments and keep hearing this really weird tattttattttattta noise! Kind of like a mini jackhammer! I go look out of our bedroom window and there is a freaking wood pecker going at it on the roof!! Like I don't have enough problems with the damn roof! He has scared the pigeons away but come on!

I don't want to kill any of these birds. Anyone have an idea how to get rid of them??

PS Don't say a cat. My dogs are not cat friendly and I just can't see chaining a whiskered one to my roof.

MEK in AZ said...

Okay - I am TOTALLY a stress eater

I was a skinny kid and could eat anything that I wanted and never gained weight - BUT, now, it's a different story!!

I got serious about losing weight when my little brother was going to get married - I joined Weight Watchers!! I remember stepping on the scale for the first time and REJOICING when the scale was ONE pound below 200!! The gal weighing me was like WHAT!!!!!! as I shouted out YES!!! - anyway - I was extremely successful - went every week and NEVER had a gain - went to the wedding and was pleased with the pictures..

THEN, Mr. MEK came home one day and informed me that we were moving to AZ - I was .2 pounds, POINT TWO POUNDS - from my goal weight and I have now gained it ALL back - that happened immediately after we moved here - that was 7 1/2 years ago -

I know what I have to do - but doing it is a totally different thing....... walking doesn't help with the weight loss - I have to portion control and aerobic exercise!!

Oh My - i was SO anal about counting my points!!!

SO - now - that I have thought about my fattness today - I better get off this computer and start a new week!!!!!!

Maybe we ought to support one another in our goals to lose weight!! :-)

I hope everyone has an excellent and healthy day!!!

MEK in AZ said...

Lynn - I have NO idea what to tell you about the woodpecker - but thank goodness the pigeons are gone!! those are some nasty birds!!

Good luck!!

Just_Lin said...

VIG Great topic today!

IBB Congrats on being first today.

iteach 100 lbs? That is so awesome. You should be very proud of yourself.

Zona There's alot to be said for getting some little hand weights and doing some simple weight lifting. And it won't hurt your knees!

Mary I am so happy for you and Joe! What wonderful news!

Okay...Before Custard and I saw each other for the first time after 40 years, I kept warning him that I am now overweight. I also told him that if he was going to love me, it needed to be unconditional. I've lost 20 lbs in the last 7 months but it may never get any better than it is right now. He kept saying weight would not be an issue and thankfully, he meant it. It wasn't until after we had been together for our reunion that he told me he loves me.

I would like to lose another 60 lbs or so. I need to do this for my health. I lost the first 20 lbs by changing how I eat by restricting the white carbs that I consume. For dinner I have meat and vegetables. I used to always have that 3rd side dish of carbs, whether it be rice, potatoes, pasta, bread. Man, I love white carbs. They are comfort food to me. Once in a while I will treat myself but meat and vegetables satisfy me and it seems to be putting me on the right track. I have a feeling that whatever it is you love to eat the most is probably the thing you need to get rid of. I've also been doing some very simple lifting of hand weights a few times a week. It's also helpful to turn up the stereo and dance around the house.

Regarding "why do I carry around extra weight?", for me it was to help the real me hide. I have decided though, that I want to let the real me out to enjoy the next chapter in my life. I don't need all this protection anymore.

If any of you don't know why you carry extra weight, or if you need answers to other issues in your life, I have found that asking yourself this question will give you the answer: "If I knew the answer, what would it be?" The first thing that comes to your mind will be your truth.

I hope everyone is having a great Monday and that all internet issues are resolved soon. :)

Jodi said...

Hello MEK!!! Probably not the best day to bring you the chocolate milk and donuts.....but WTC!!! Just do what I do....break them open and all the calories fall out!!! LOL!!

Jodi said...

Ok, off to take a shower. Hopefully MR. JODI - got it right and the damn showerhead doesn't come crashing down on me again!!!

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East Bay J said...

Good morning or afternoon!

I've been out doing errands and now home to do laundry and other house stuff!

This is my only full day off this week and it feels so good!

Oh man, weight has been an issue for a very long time. I gained lots when I quit smoking years ago.

For me, exercise is the key to lose. I have no problem with eating healthy, but no exercise equals no weight loss.

I have always had borderline low thyroid but not enough to go on meds. Just a slow metabolism and no exercise has been the issue.

Oh geez, there is breaking news on tv that there are 3 protestors climbing up the suspension of the Golden Gate Bridge. One is carrying a Tibetan flag.

The Olympic torch is going to be coming thru SF, so I am sure that's what this is about. Crazy.

Mary, great news about your brother! Yipee! Thanx for sharing with us.

Goldie, sorry for your internet problem, I know how frustrating that is.

Have a fabulous day!

Tinkatia said...

Zona - Have a good sleep. Write me when you get up.

Mary - I am so happy to hear the news about your brother.
That's the best thing I have heard today.

VIG - This is a great blog. Call me this afternoon.

I must get some chores done. All of the posts are so interesting. I have been reading all morning.

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68

East Bay J said...

68

East Bay J said...

68

East Bay J said...

Well K-Girl I left the 69 for you! lol

East Bay J said...

I do believe this was my first march! MEK where are you???????

Amicus said...

Good Afternoon Owls!

I've always been skeptical of fad diets and magic weight-loss pills so I love the "Move More, Eat Less" motto! I think a lot of my unhealthy eating habits stem from the fact that I consider having to eat an annoyance. Sleeping and having to go to the bathroom fall under that same category. They're things my body requires, but they seem like such a waste of time. LOL!

I've developed the bad habit of eating too many 'grab and go' foods, which are seldom healthy choices. At work, I keep a case of Slim-Fast in the frig so I can drink it when I don't have time to take a lunch break. It helps maintain my energy level. I wish all food was that easy. :)

VIG: Thank you writing today's blog!

Mary: I'm so happy to hear your brother has received some encouraging news.

From yesterday's comments...

Jodi: I say "WESconsin," and until I read your post, I didn't know I was pronouncing it wrong. Learn something new everyday! :)

Tinka: Glad you and the grandkids enjoyed the movie. I'm looking forward to seeing it too, because I love Dr. Seuss! :)

Tina: Sending feel better wishes for Mr. Squiggles.

Scirish: {{Hugs}} and feel better wishes for you too.

Hello and Happy Monday to everyone!

MEK in AZ said...

75

goldie said...

Mary- what great news!

Lynn, I have a woodpecker right above my office window. I was so happy when he returned to peck the crap out of the building- it meant spring has sprung! In a couple of weeks I will want to deep fry him though.

Another call, more hold time and a stern talking to the supervisor (I had calmed down a bit by then) and I now have the supposed tech coming at 5 pm to my house. And a credit to my bill- we shall see. So with any luck at all I could have internet service tonight. I am not holding my breath.

I so do not agree with the baggage check thing. I can't possibly go on vacation without 2 bags! Who are they trying to kid??????

goldie said...

MEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK- you stole 75 form me. Didn't even hear you coming until you wacked me upside the head

goldie said...

see- you wacked so hard that I said form instead of from

MEK in AZ said...

LOL, EBJ - marching for K'girl - you did GREAT!! I hope those people don't get hurt on the bridge -

VIG - great blog - I forgot to mention that earlier!!

I am off to enjoy the beautiful day!!

MEK in AZ said...

Goldie - i am SO sorry!! First, for running over you and second that you are having to deal with "customer service people"!! Sure hope they show up tonight!!

Jodi said...

Good news!!! MR. JODI did fix the showerhead - so I'm feeling fresh as a daisy now!!! Off to the cheese factory for DIANNE'S curds.

Jodi said...

DIANNE!!! Mission accomplished!! They are making fresh curds on Wednesday, so you should get them by Saturday. ENJOY!!!

TINA - Love your Valley Girl accent!!! Oh, and thanks for riding with me to find DIANNE'S curds - oh, and I didn't get lost!!!

ZONA - Are you still sleeping?!!?

Amicus said...

Cpgem,

When I first read your post about Continental, the surcharge seemed fair to me. I'm assuming a lot of airlines are struggling financially due to higher fuel costs. Heavier planes burn more fuel so those who want to bring extra luggage should be the ones to absorb the extra cost. Raising the price of everyone's ticket doesn't seem fair to those who aren't adding extra luggage weight.

Then, I got to thinking about body weight. Someone who weighs 100 lbs with 2 suitcases is going to be charged more than someone who weighs 200 lbs with one suitcase. That doesn't seem fair either.

I've come to the conclusion that the only fair way to do it is to put the person and the luggage on a scale and charge accordingly. Of course, I realize that's not practical. LOL!

Lynn D said...

Goldie and MEK: The wood pecker seems to have moved on for now! Whew!

Amicus: DO NOT give the airlines any ideas! If they weigh me before my flight that's it I am done! I will be taking the train or Gray Hound! LMAO

goldie said...

Jodi- was that getting lost crack directed at me??? LOL- As I always say- if the foo shits......LOL

JoeyfromSC said...

LMAO@Amicus and Lynn!

Yeah, if they weigh me, I'd be charged triple! LMAO

Anonymous said...

Frick...I have just been foaded twice! Let's try this again!

I appreciate everyone's responses to everything today!!!

I was really unsure about the blog I wrote. I had someone else (thank you, someone else!!)read it to see what they thought, I sent it to Carol with a backing out clause, and late last night I was thinking about asking her not to post it. I felt like perhaps it was too much information about me and that body image and how one deals with that might be a downer and too personal for people to want to write about it. But I should know better...the Owls are amazing for openess and honesty and supportively sharing experience. I greatly appreciate your words!

JoeyfromSC said...

Oh and the two words that have made me *giggle* today, are:
anal(by MEK I think)

and pecker by Lynn!(well wood too haha)

Anonymous said...

Okay this might be my chance...

Anonymous said...

..is it too early to start marching..

Anonymous said...

...hop

Anonymous said...

..skip

Anonymous said...

...jump

Anonymous said...

hop

Anonymous said...

skip

Anonymous said...

jump

Anonymous said...

oh oh

Just_Lin said...

98

Just_Lin said...

99

Just_Lin said...

100

Anonymous said...

pounce

Anonymous said...

dang...slow computer!

Just_Lin said...

HAPPY DANCE!!!!HAPPY DANCE!!!!What do you know, I actually caught a march. Yay!!!

Anonymous said...

Good job, happy feet!

Just_Lin said...

Thank you VIG. I didn't look at comments before I started marching so I thought I was the only one. Geez, guess I should take the blinders off. LOL

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Jodi said...

GOLDIE - The foo shits me, too!!! My friend sent me on some country bumpkin roads down by Monticello to the cheese factory. I just had never driven down that way - so the comment was for ME!!! p.s. it's almost potato salad time!!! :P

Amicus said...

Lynn,
I promise not to call Continental and offer any fairness suggestions. LOL!

Just_Lin said...

Too cute, VIG! Thanks.

goldie said...

Mr. Goldie was in Monticello, New Glarus and Brodhead today- heck you could have just sent him. What cheese factory did you go to?

kahonugrl said...

I want some frikin potato salad, and it better be hand delivered!!!!

Jodi said...

GOLDIE - Silver Lewis Cheese co-op. It's on the corner of cty EE & cty D.

TURTLE - Oh, how I wish I could!!! Just waiting for my powerball numbers to come through!!! :P

JoeyfromSC said...

HODI, please save me some 'tater salad too! LMAO

(I really don't talk like a hillbilly, I just had to do that!)

I do LOVE potato salad though:)mmmmmm

Jodi said...

JOEY - lol @ 'tater salad!!! Luv it - you always find a way to make me laugh!!! :P

Tinkatia said...

Lynn - My Ebay order came. It took a month. I don't think I will be ordering anything else from Ebay. There is too much stress involved for me. My daughter does it all the time but I had one difficulty after another. I think it just isn't for me.

Jodi said...

TINKA - Waving a wing at you pretty lady!!! So glad you finally got your order. :)

JoeyfromSC said...

hehe Jodi..Glad I could make you laugh!:)

Tink:Awwww, sorry you had a bad experience..I've been dabbling in selling some of my crap! LOL
It is a lot of headache, and I'm amazed at how high the fees have gotten!!:(
I was happy that I listed an item Saturday though and within ONE HOUR it sold on buy it now!!! I was so happy because it was a $100.00 item that I could not get my money back on from the store..I mean I sold it for that price..I lost about 40 bux, but still made money!:)

Jodi said...

Time to go make dinner (chicken noodle casserole), then I have to work for about an hour tonight. I'll try to fly in later.....otherwise I'll be back in before I work in the morning.

kahonugrl said...

That was so not right JodiHO!!!!

JoeyfromSC said...

OMG that is horrible about that compound in Texas! 401 children abused!?! Terrible!!:(:(

night.owls.sb said...

vig
Well, I am with you, I have tried everything out there possible, including going to a therapist.

I have come to a conclusion, that I will fight my weight for the rest of life, and I now have accepted it.

What I do now is watch what I eat, walk daily, and during the week I have a weight watcher meals for dinner.

I have seemed to sustain my weight over the last few years. And I am feeling good!

So for me now its just about eating healthy. I am ok with that!

Now if I was granted a wish to be thin, Of course I would accept with hesitation, however that ain't gonna happen!

Thanks for your blog today, I am really glad you shared!

night.owls.sb said...

joey
I did not hear that, I was busy at work and did not check out the news..

I will go over to cnn.com

Thanks for the heads up...

night.owls.sb said...

ibb
Congrats on First!

night.owls.sb said...

iteach
WTG...congrats on that 100 pound lost
Great accomplishment!

:O)

Tinkatia said...

Joey - Ebay is too much stress for me. The first time I tried it I was on the computer all night trying to get Paypal to accept my password. I would change it. They would e-mail and say it was valid. I would try it and it would still be invalid. I wasn't going to try again but I thought once more because I really wanted these two dalmations to complete two sets. I waited a month and got a nasty reply letter from the seller saying if there is no insurance it wasn't her fault. Well the insurance is $4.00 on a $7.00 item that isn't breakable. I didn't even consider insurance. All is well though; they came and I am happy with them. I am glad you sold your item. My daughter's boarder buys and sell things all the time. He never has trouble. He picks things up at garage sales and makes a tidy profit on them. He must have the magic touch.

Tinkatia said...

Jodi - Thanks for the wave.
Waving back at you.

Lynn D said...

Joey: The Pecker has left the building!

Hodi: I want potato salad too! Oh and some cheese curds! LOL Ooops there went my diet thoughts!

Vig: Of course we would all embrace this blog! Just about everyone I know has some kind of body image issue!

Ok I have to skedaddle I will check back in a bit!

Lynn D said...

Oh and Tinka: I am so glad your package arrived. There has been a big exodus of sellers at Ebay and from what I have read on their discussion boards alot of the bad sellers are still there. I was getting worried about your package.

Joey: Many of us have left Ebay because of the outrageous fees and their crazy new feedback system they are going to put in place on May 1st. I am reading that there will be another seller boycott starting May 1st. Seems Feebay wants to become a site for dept. stores! They want to reinvent the wheel and become another Amazon. Don't know why Amazon does it and will do it better! They have a new CEO Donahoe(I think that is the spelling) Most of us call him DonoHo! As in Corporate HO!

Anyway really have to run now!

night.owls.sb said...

tinka
I just sent you an e-mail.

Zona said...

HOWDY Everyone!!

LYNND: We had woodpeckers at our house that were so destructive. They even pecked the air conditioner! The game and fish people told me you have to scare them away with loud noises. I'd hear the "rat-a-tats" and run outside yelling "Get out of here peckers!!" One morning, after doing this I heard a voice from a neighboring house say, "Watch your language!!!" I was so emabarrassed!! ;)

JODI: I'm up now and waiting for some potato salad. How do you think that would ship?? ;)

TINKA: I'm so glad your dalmations arrived!! I'm going back to answer emails now. Just got up about half an hour ago.

iteach said...

So did anyone behave with their dinner tonight?

:)

iteach said...

Mary, I am so glad about the news about your brother. He has been heavy on my mind.

This is the best reason to do a happy dance.

iteach said...

I don't know about you guys, but I love a good woodpecker and I really don't care what kind of noise he makes. :)

iteach said...

I am so glad VIG that you did decide to post it.

Yes, we come here to laugh and smile.

However, this is not a utopia! We do deal with real life issues.

I like it when we cry and be pissy together too.

iteach said...

Oh, and IBB congrats on being first!

night.owls.sb said...

amicus
Loved your post about Continental!

mary
Good news about your brother, I will continue to send positive thoughts your way

MEK in AZ said...

Vig and Just Lin - I enjoyed your march to 100 - hopping, jumping and skipping!!

Zona - I had this vision of you running around your yard yelling at those little peckers - and how funny it would be and THEN - you mentioned the neighbors!! LOL gotta love it!!

Iteach - it's not dinner time here yet - but we are going to be good tonight!! and just simply - LOL

Have I told you all lately - how much you bring a SMILE to my face!!

Thank God for a HAPPY PLACE!!!

night.owls.sb said...

I am leaving the office in a bit.

Going to buy that cable thingy I was told to buy...

Hopefully it will work!

mek
I agree :O) and btw, when did you use the word anal? What the heck did I miss.

night.owls.sb said...

btw owls
Today is our 92nd blog, can you believe it. 8 away from 100!

Who is up for writing the 100th blog?

hmmmm....

night.owls.sb said...

140 just because

:O)

MEK in AZ said...

cpgem - LOL - I spoke about how anal I was about counting my points with Weight Watchers!!! AND, boy, was I!!!

I made up rules for myself - I have to have drank ALL my water for the day before I could have my little 3 point snack that I had put in the little baggie. I would count 15 little pretzels or what ever size serving pieces from every label - it was quite scary - I would weigh my portions, measure cups - you name it, I did..

Would get home from work and we could NOT eat dinner until I had done my exercise video - SO, I would get home and MR. MEK would tease me that he was hungry and I'd better go exercise NOW!! LOL

I wore the SAME thing every Saturday a.m. to weigh in - cuz that way I would know EXACTLY how much weight I had lost - then had to find a NEW outfit to wear when my skirt was TOO big!!!

OH - I can tell you about being anal!!!

:-)

East Bay J said...

Joey you make me smile! I cracked up when I read your comment about anal and pecker (and wood)!

IBB I forgot to congratulate you on 1st today! wooohoooo!

VIG so glad you went ahead with the topic!

It is so nice that everyone here can share, sometimes personal, embarassing stuff. I know there have been a couple times when I wasn't sure I should say things, but afterwards was so glad I did.

The first time I sent in a topic to Carol (about angel baby Paul) I had cried the whole time I wrote/typed it. It was such a good feeling to finally share the story after so many years.

It was really therapeutic for me.

Thank you Carol, I appreciate this place so much!

MEK in AZ said...

NOW - if I could just find that in me again and channel my anal-ness to my weight -all would be good!!

goldie said...

I HAVE INTERNET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

2 hours of the tech rewiring and refiltering my house and I finally seem to be on the net! Happy frigging day!

Ok, now off to watch DWTS. Be back later.

Jodi- don't tease me, I will be having potato salad dreams now....

MEK in AZ said...

yeah - Goldie has INTERNET!!!

kahonugrl said...

hmm....

K I need some random advice. I received a call this morning frm my ex partner's sister. She informed me that a Auntie of theirs that I had grown quite close to has been diagnosed as terminal with cancer. The sister felt I should be told, and I thanked her kindly for phoning me.

The problem is this....

After splitting with my ex for the second time, I found it easier to distance myself from the "family" as it was difficult for me. The family has kept in touch, and I do have some contact with them. My ex now lives on the mainland with her current partner. I know that concerning several "family" situations or troubles I have been phoned or notified first as my ex has been somewhat cut off for reasons that need not be explained here. My problem is this..... In my heart I know I will go and visit this wonderful woman as she someone who means something to me and I want to be able to say goodbye and tell her I love her.

BUT....I kinda feel like a pawn. I know I shouldn't, but it's like they play me off of her.

Any thoughts? Anyone been in a similiar position?

Thanks to those that reply....

MEK in AZ said...

Turtle - I have never been in this situation!! But, just from the little time that I spent with you - I can tell that you are an AWESOME lady!! and have a heart of gold. I am sorry that you have been put in this position.. but I know you will do what YOU feel is right!! Thinking of you!!!

JoeyfromSC said...

147 move over MEK

JoeyfromSC said...

149

JoeyfromSC said...

150

JoeyfromSC said...

haha I rolled over the steam roller!
You were typing to turtle, trying to give advice..shame on me! lol
I saw after 147 it said 148, so I skipped that number! LMAO

JoeyfromSC said...

hehe EBJ!:)

Carol, 92 really?!wow!

MEK in AZ said...

LOL, Joey - when I hit publish for my note to Turtle - my whole computer froze up - so i didn't even know if my note when thru.. had to totally shut down and re-boot!!

BUT - good march to 150!!!

Maureen said...

Good evening feathered friends!

I am a bad owlette...I have only scanned todays comments. I apologize, but I am really tired and trying to do some stuff around here.

IBB...congrats on first!!

MARYinMI...That is FANTASTIC news about Joe! Keep us informed of his progress as he begins treatment. I will still keep you both in my thoughts and prayers

CAROL...so the people that can afford the higher class seats, get a further break on their luggage. But the middle class working stiff that has saved for years for a vacation has to pay MORE for the luggage. Hmmmm, sounds like the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer! Is there still a 50 pound limit on the one bag?

VIG...what a weighty topic! I have struggled with weight from my earliest memories. When I was a tween, my brother and his friends called me buddah. I have tried one diet after another. My first big diet was NutriSystem. I lost 60 pounds and gained it back as soon as I was off their food. I went on it because I was dating a GORGEOUS man, and I wondered how he could love me, being fat. He told me that if I wanted to lose weight it had to be for me, not him. And as soon as I lost the weight, he dumped me! Then as I gained it back, we got back together. So maybe he did love the fat me! I just couldnt accept that in my head.

Then a few years ago, I joined Weight Watchers. I lost 60 pounds. I kept it off for a long time. I learned the right way to eat. I was NEVER hungry and I felt fantastic. I looked pretty good, too! Then my back exploded and the steroids starting fattening me up, so i figured, what the hell...may as well eat and eat! So now I am almost back to my original pre-w.w weight. Being un-employed and home all day to eat didnt help either. I am hoping that now, i can take it back off.

I am more concerned about my health then my looks. I have decideded that I wish I could just be fat and happy! But, it effects my back and my blood pressure. I have to make a concerted effort to get healthy again...and I AM GONNA DO IT!

Now, after that statement...I need to have dinner!

Just_Lin said...

Turtle Your relationship with the ill lady is between you and her. Any games that other family members may have played should not be an issue for you, IMHO. That is too petty to matter at such a grave time. What they do, they will do and so what? If you want to be there for this woman then you should be there for her, period. Don't let others stand in the way of you showing your love.

kahonugrl said...

juslin:

I won't, I guess I was asking for future situations....

This lady is amazing. Has fought one thing or another her entire life and by no means deserves this (not that anyone does), it just saddens me.

Jodi said...

TURTLE - I think you already know the answer to your question. Just do what feels right in your heart.

Jodi said...

GOLDIE - Yippeeeee!!! You're online!!! Wouldn't want you to have anymore withdrawals. :P

I just got home from work - and will be turning in soon!!!

I hope everyone has a great night!!!

Jodi said...

159!!!

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

Am I marching by myself?!!?

Jodi said...

TURTLE - get your boots out!!!

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

169!!!!! Yessssssssssss!!!!!!!!!

Jodi said...

ok......still love it........even by myself!!! I guess I'm the one that's flexible tonight!!! :P

East Bay J said...

Hey Jodi!

I marched alone earlier, all the way to 68!

Jodi said...

Good night for real this time.....just couldn't resist the march!!!

Tinkatia said...

VIG - It was so much fun talking to you on the phone. We must do it more often. After all it's free and we don't have to type. Have fun in Penticton.

night.owls.sb and Zona - Thank you for your e-mails. Check your boxes. I answered them.

night.owls.sb said...

Turtle
If she meant that much to you, then I would go see her. However I would call and make it known the time and day you will be visiting her, so if you feel uncomfortable running into others, or the other way around, all will know when you are coming.

If you don't go you might regret it.

So, I see others know what a great person you are :O)

night.owls.sb said...

****Breaking News****

The cable thingy did not work, I am still getting breaks in my internet service.

Now they think I need an ethernet network card, yea like I know what that is.

So I have two choices, I hire a geek guy at $100.00 a hr to install this card, or I buy a new desktop computer.

I have to think.......

Just_Lin said...

Carol I'm so sorry. That really sucks!

goldie said...

CAROL- I was having the same problem, breaks in service before totally losing service. Have your provided come check the lines/equipment. Mine is over the phone lines, so it was the phone company. The computer was fine, the wireless router was fine, it was in the lines and the phone jack. Good luck!

goldie said...

kgirl, you are a good soul. Do what your heart tells you and forget the rest. I am sure you will make that woman very happy-the rest be damned.

Lynn D said...

Turtle: I agree with what everyone has said about your situation.

The only thing that matters is that you love, respect and admire this lady. Ignore everyone elses agenda.

Reading between the lines I think that you would very much regret not going and saying final goodbyes. She deserves them from you, all of the rest is just lifes petty garbage that people think is important. It's not, words of LOVE are.

The bottom line for me I guess, is that I would rather hear those words before I pass away. I think she would too.

goldie said...

Provider, not provided. But you get my drift :)

kahonugrl said...

carol:

Your a pretty bright lady. Go to the computer store and have them show you the carc. Usually it is just popping the card out and putting the new one in, like a memory card I beleive. You can do this yourself if you wanna try it.
My MIS guy just told me that if it is a seperate card and not part of your mother board, then it shouldn't cost you more than $50 for the card. And its a matter of a couple of screws.....

If the ethernet card is part of the mother board then you would need to decide if you want to buy a new mother board or a new puter.

Dunno if this helps you any....lol

iteach said...

Our 100th anniversary is coming up how freakin exciting!!!!

Seriously, I'm really excited.

We should be proud of ourselves for many reasons.

In fact I bet we could come up with 100 reasons! :)

iteach said...

Turtle- My words of wisdom only work for seven year olds.

However, I'm listening and my heart is there for you.

iteach said...

Carol at $100 a hour, I hope he is good looking!

night.owls.sb said...

turtle
Verizon help desk told me the same thing, that it is a card and once I take the back off the computer I will see a card just like the one I bought. He said you unscrew a couple of things and put the new card in.

Well, that kinda sounds easy if you now about computers, However I can't screw a light bulb in, so can you imagine me trying to get this card in.

Thanks for your help.

night.owls.sb said...

did that last comment go thru?

whabbear said...

Turtle: Try to weasel your way into Auntie's will. That will teach them!

LOL! OK, not really. Seriously, I've never been in that position, but it sounds really uncomfortable. Can you at least get to see your aunt by yourself, so the meeting can be just you and her?

Tinkatia said...

I turning off early tonight. I want to see DWTS and a movie. Thanks VIG for the great blog and for all the interesting comments. I love you all.
Always, Tinka

night.owls.sb said...

whabby
lol...aunties will...

night.owls.sb said...

goldie
I don't think its the phone line, as my phone and computer are hooked up to the dsl line, and my phone is working fine.

Verizon told me my modem dsl is working ok, as they are getting a strong signal...

Thanks for your help...

night.owls.sb said...

iteach
Yep 100 blogs soon...

and

Yep $100.00, he better be good looking!

night.owls.sb said...

turtle
Oops sorry not lol to auntie, just whabby's comment. When I read it back I realized Oops...

:O)

iteach said...

Okay ladies truth time-
I did some emotional eating today.

If I told you what all I ate your eyes would be as big as quarters!

But tomorrow is a new day, right?

iteach said...

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iteach said...

Yeah, I did it!!!

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