Any gammers????

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

I'm so bummed... for about 5 years now I have been going into my favorite game site and I play cards with the same group of people.. These people are close friends. We get to laughing so hard sometimes we all mention how the family is looking at us and shaking there heads again and of course that starts us going all over again.. The Site is 'now' called Big Sea Games. it use to be Big Fish game, Ion thunder, Atlantis... and thats all I can remember.. Well they are closing the site on Sept. 1....
Were all so upset.. there are about 10 of us that get together daily and several that come in a few days a week.

We are looking for another site and it looks grim.. we could go to Pogo but I personally don't care to wait for the intermissions every so many minutes..if anyone has a good game site with chat offered I would really appreciate it.

This has gotten me thinking how we are forming friendships across the country through the internet.. Did anyone ever think that this would happen.. Its amazing to me. I remember my dad being a HAM radio operator and he would get such a kick out of talking to people all around the world.. It makes me wonder what will my grandchildrens, grandchildren will be doing... I guess only time will tell..

Tomorrow is hump day and its a busy one for me.. I am makeing extra dinner tonight so I don't have to work so hard tomorrow... I'm drinking my water and getting my exercise.. I hope to squeeze in some kind of exercise tomorrow... if no I know I will be eating right and since we aren't taking off and going anywhere this weekend I can get a few extra work outs in then..
Have a wonderful week and enjoy the sunshine while we have it.....

  

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LIZMAC08 8/4/2010 10:53AM

Yahoo. Report Inappropriate Comment

KARLYNCANDOIT 8/4/2010 10:48AM

Facebook, had uno and I am sure a bunch more. Good luck to you~ I hope you are having a great day. If you are on facebook, look me up Karlyn@wavecable.com Report Inappropriate Comment

ALLISON145 8/3/2010 10:21PM

I haven't tried it myself, but I've heard good things about Yahoo Games - http://games.yahoo.com/multiplayer- games Best of luck finding a new site! I play World of Warcraft when I have the time, and I miss the people there when I don't get to play for awhile. It's great that we can have these long distance friendships with people we would otherwise never get to "meet!" -Allison Report Inappropriate Comment

YAFENELRA 8/3/2010 8:26PM

Sorry you are losing your favorite game site. Hopefully you will find another. Report Inappropriate Comment

MORTICIAADDAMS 8/3/2010 8:19PM

I am so sorry about your game site. I hope you find another!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JLBRIGHT3 8/3/2010 7:31PM

Sorry I can't help you with any online games. Sparking is all I can handle. But I was thinking the same thoughts on how this site allows us to keep in touch with folks from all over and it does make you stop and take a breath. It's amazing! And what a great bunch of friends to be sparkin' with - who care about their health and the well-being of others. I'm glad to be in such good company! Good luck with your hunt for a new game. You have a great week too friend! Report Inappropriate Comment

CSULLIVAN83 8/3/2010 7:21PM

Facebook! If you have a facebook you can play different card games and chat. You don't have to use facebook chat you can chat through the app that you are playing on. My boyfriend plays Texas Holdem and chats. I did scrabble for a while and it has chat. There are tons of card games on there and I don't think facebook is going anywhere anytime soon. Report Inappropriate Comment

New Challenges...

Monday, August 02, 2010

I'm on the team the Georgia Peaches with our pound a thonchallenge.. I really wanted to hand out goodies to all my team mates thinking if I sent peaches to everyone it would be great... LOL I wasn't the only one with goodie giving on our minds.. Thanks for all the goodies team mates.. But on the other end of it we don't have peach goodies.. LOL So I handed out roses.. enjoy all..I hope to find some cool pictures with peaches being the main subject and decorate my page... so if it looks a bit peachy thats why..LOL
I just have such a good feeling about this challenge..
Maybe its because I am getting to know the Ruby Lites more and we really are a fun and encouraging group.

I also am doing my calorie differential challenge in my "by the numbers" team.. I don't plan on joining any others.. LOL it seems that in the begining of the month I have all this energy and then life takes over and I have less time than comitments..

It's so strange with out our son being here.. even more so since the big dog is gone too. The house seems so empty. And to top it off my hubby got laid off today.. We don't know for how long this time. We knew it was coming but its still a shock when it happens.. I have a housekeeper now..LOL he does a good job on what he does.. I would love to make a honey do list but he's not to keen on being told what needs done.. He will find things on his own. Plus him and the new dog will have lots of bonding time. Hopefully August will have great weather and they can go to the beach each day.

Well my friends I hope we all can make August the best month ever.. I personally am working on getting that Nutrition Pie to look like SP's.. I get close most days now... lots better than a few weeks ago when I was low on fat and high in carbs.. Take care!!!! Best of luck..

  

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MORTICIAADDAMS 8/3/2010 4:31PM

Sorry about hubby being laid off. Last year my hubby worked only 20 hours a week for 5 1/2 months. It sucks. Good luck with your goals.!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KARLYNCANDOIT 8/3/2010 12:35PM

I am sorry about the hubs work situation~~ I am sure it will work out. Sounds like you are right on with your goals. Report Inappropriate Comment

JLBRIGHT3 8/2/2010 10:26PM

You have quite a bit on your plate (no pun intended) but you are moving in such a positive direction. Good job. Hope 'life' doesn't interfere too much with your plans. Remember, a day at a time and things get done. Wishing you the best! Report Inappropriate Comment

SPARKPIXIE 8/2/2010 8:30PM

So glad to have you on the Pound-a-thon...good luck on reaching your pledge goal, Ronie! Report Inappropriate Comment

REBECCA-LICIOUS 8/2/2010 8:28PM

Good luck with the Pound-a-Thon! I never really connected with the Christmas challenge, but I'm excited about this one. Sometimes, don't you wish there was a way to make your own goodies? I do! Report Inappropriate Comment

CSULLIVAN83 8/2/2010 7:56PM

Mine doesn't like honey do list either...LOL. That made me laugh. Love the name of your challenge. You'll do great!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Home alone.

Sunday, August 01, 2010

Well we came home yesterday. We took the scenic route and the weather was so nice we really enjoyed ourselves.
We dropped our son off on Friday it was nice to see our daughter and the 2 of them are all excited. I love to see the joy on their faces. I sure hope the visit goes well. We made them promise NO tatoo's or piercings..lol I still have at least a year with him before he is old enough to make those decisions for himself. fingers crossed he will make wise decisions..lol

It was hard on us to leave him.. She says well now you have a vacaion from him.. NO! I'll just worry that he's OK.. LOL I can see right now I'm going to have the hardest time cutting the "apron strings".. oh well..

On our way home we used the GPS. Just for fun and that darn thing had us all over the state of Oregon.. Note to everyone plan your trip enjoy all the perks of the GPS but PLEASE take a map. It had us going miles out of our way. Since we knew several different routes to get home we knew without a doubt that the way they wanted us to go was very wrong. I can't even imagine how bad it would of been if we hadn't updated it the night before we left..LOL

I stopped at Wal-Mart on our way home too.. I was going to run in and get a few things while hubby stayed with our pup.. I honestly thought that Wal-mart is supose to be a bargain place to shop.. at one point I asked the sales lady where are the womens clothes. Me meaning I don't want to wear Miley Cyrus brand clothes. So she say's our womens sizes are over there..so I corrected myself and said.. "I should say where are the ADULT clothes" I couldn't believe the how the whole section was for the teens. or pre teens. I guess I'll have to find a different place to buy my clothes and just get TP and paper towels there.. lol oh yes makeup is still a bargain there.. I did buy a pair of jeans.. not at a bargain price either but they are cute and adult enough for me.. and the best thing is I ment to buy them for a inspiration pair of jeans so I got a size 8 and tried them on when I got home and they fit!!!!! amazing.. I can see where my dream of wearing size 7's will come true..
I'm in shock about this and also thrilled.

Its hard to believe and wonderful to know that we really can achieve our goals. I have never been a goal setter. At least I never would write it down and truly work towards them. I would just hope for the best. Like that ever really worked..LOL

I hope you are all working towards your dreams and goals and thay you find great success.. Take Care my friends.. lets make this Month a great one.

  

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RAYLINSTEPHENS 8/2/2010 3:04PM

WTG on your new jeans! GPS's have us living in a barn down the road Report Inappropriate Comment

CSULLIVAN83 8/1/2010 10:21PM

Isn't it one of the greatest feelings to fit into something you set as a goal!!! I use to LOVE it!! Report Inappropriate Comment

HOPE2011 8/1/2010 5:33PM

It sounds like fun - a scenic weekend drive! As far as shopping at Walmart for clothes, I am still in the Plus sized Women's section and the clothes are not teenager clothes at all. Some of them seem actually fashionable, but others... who wears this stuff?? Congrats on hitting size 8 - that has to feel GREAT!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KARLYNCANDOIT 8/1/2010 5:19PM

Sounds like a great weekend!! I am glad things are going so far so good with your son~~~ You are doing great ~~~ Great job on the pants size~~ You are the bomb~~ Report Inappropriate Comment

MORTICIAADDAMS 8/1/2010 5:04PM

I hope my son passes on the tattos and pirecings as well. I know a lot of people like them but I'm not one of them. I like everything plain. Boring. LOL. We have found the same problem with getting online directions. They are often goofy. We just do it the old fashioned way on a map. I agree about Wal-Mart. It gets worse all the time. They widen the aisles and offer less. Congrats on the size 8's. Welcome home!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CANBDONE 8/1/2010 4:52PM

Have a great week and an even greater month! Report Inappropriate Comment

another busy weekend.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

We are getting ready to leave for the weekend again. We will be back on Saturday so we will have a day to rest before we go back to work.

We are dropping our son of and he will be spending time with his mom... The first real time they have been able to spend together for about 10 years.. Everyone is all excited.. I pray it will go well. They talk and visit on myspace so there has been contact. He knows we are here for him and that if need be we will go get him.. its about a 8 hour drive. If not he will take the bus home and thats only 1 and 1/2 hours away..closest bus station that is. nothings close here..lol

We could of sent him on Grayhound but the round trip would of cost a fortune and he would of had a 14 hour lay over in a town 3 hours away.. from noon to 2:30AM.. NOT!!!
So we are driving him.. its just much better piece of mind..LOL plus then we can see her.. she's my daughter, and its been a year. Thats too long. He will take a different kind of bus service home and thats only a 5 hour trip with no lay overs.. We wont be looking into Greyhound again..

At least the place we are going is going to have some warm weather and it will be nice to shed the sweatshirt for a few days.. I need some sun. LOL My SIL just called and they are looking forward to seeing us. I wish it were a longer trip but thats the way it goes sometimes.

I hope everyone is planning on a great weekend, August is almost here... lets see what we can do in August.. July was a good one.. take care my friends..

  

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RAYLINSTEPHENS 7/31/2010 11:59AM

Here's hoping the visit goes well! Have a great weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

CSULLIVAN83 7/30/2010 11:24PM

Hope everything goes well! Report Inappropriate Comment

LIZMAC08 7/30/2010 9:28AM

Have fun with the travel. Hope you do get to enjoy a little warm weather, I'll trade you for sure! Report Inappropriate Comment

FIGHT2SURVIVE 7/29/2010 11:27PM

I love to be entertained by other for a change. It always seems like everyone ends up here and I don't have the room any more. Erin Report Inappropriate Comment

MORTICIAADDAMS 7/29/2010 8:48PM

I hope you and your son enjoy your trips. Report Inappropriate Comment

CANBDONE 7/29/2010 8:44PM

Life does have its curves,doesn't it? Travel mercies.... Report Inappropriate Comment

KARLYNCANDOIT 7/29/2010 8:10PM

I will be thinking of you and hope for a nice visit!! Enjoy the drive!! Report Inappropriate Comment

just a note... LOL

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

I hope everyone is having a great week... I am doing my best to keep my workouts going..I have a tendency to slack in the middle of the week and then play catch up... I'm getting ready to do mine here in a minute..
I have been doing good this week..eating right and working out..
I need to be consistent this is something I never really thought much about.. I stress it at work.. my client need us all to be consistent so he doesn't get confused.. I need it so I don't slack off.. if I stay the course I see results.. its when I think 1 little bite wont hurt or cutting my work out short will be ok. I find myself getting into trouble.. I'm grateful that I am seeing this in myself sometimes we are our own worse enemy and don't even see it... so Here's to CONSISTENCY!!!!

Have a wonderful week my friends and keep up the good work...

  

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CSULLIVAN83 7/28/2010 7:04PM

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RAYLINSTEPHENS 7/28/2010 5:00PM

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CANBDONE 7/28/2010 2:51PM

one step at at time...keeping to the path that we know will work! Report Inappropriate Comment

MORTICIAADDAMS 7/28/2010 2:48PM

Good job!! Stay with it. Report Inappropriate Comment

SPARKPIXIE 7/28/2010 2:26PM

Consistency! I need to repeat that word to myself over and over! Report Inappropriate Comment

TKAYSMILES 7/28/2010 1:50PM

You are right and I see this in me too! Great blog! Hope you are having a wonderful day! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHERRY257 7/28/2010 1:41PM

Great! Thanks for sharing. I will try to be consistent and more aware. You are doing great! Report Inappropriate Comment

JLBRIGHT3 7/28/2010 1:40PM

Glad that things are going well for you. I love the line about 'one small bite won't hurt or cutting workouts short...'. This is what gets me in trouble too . I'll store this in the ole long term memory. Thanks for the reminder! Report Inappropriate Comment

CAROL3SAN 7/28/2010 1:30PM

Thanks for sharing. You are right of course. It is only if we are consistent that we will achieve our goals. We can practice consistency by doing it one day at a time. Have a great day. Report Inappropriate Comment

KARLYNCANDOIT 7/28/2010 1:24PM

You are doing great!!! We are always coming up with ways to make this journey better!! Great challenge Ronie!!! Have a lovely day!! XOXOXOXO Report Inappropriate Comment