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6/5/12 1:09 P

Walked to the library with my 7 year old grandaughter..Jodi and I both joinned the summer reading programs..Ready for a great summer.

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6/5/12 7:27 A

Good Tuesday morning. The sun is shining, it is a great day for walking.

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6/4/12 4:55 P

Starting "June Chat"

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6/4/12 3:54 P

So sorry for your loss! My father battled from March of 2010 to Sept of 2010, then lost his battle..I was very blessed to have my father in my life for for 61 years..
You have the memories to keep you going..and then you have SP to help you through the hard times..Keep the faith..c u lighter

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6/4/12 3:40 P

to hear about your husband. My prayers are with you and your family. You are on the right track getting into a routine again.

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6/4/12 2:49 P

To hear about your H. We just celebrated our 40 years on Sunday. My hubby
is still working and is struggling with some minor health problems.

We trust the Lord -- we have to.

"God comforts the mourners."

May His peace abide with you.

Edited by: BARB4HEALTH at: 6/4/2012 (14:49)

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6/4/12 11:38 A

The last two weeks have been a roller coaster. My WH of 52 years was diagnosed with lung cancer in June 2011. He lost his battle on the 21st of May. From that point I've had family with me constantly. Lots of dinners/lunches out, pizza, wine; well, lets just say I wasn't following my program or getting in much exercise.

Everyone left yesterday and I now have the opportunity to reflect on my life with my husband, and also how I'm going to life my life from here forward. So, back on track, get some routine in, the water down and exercise.

Ya'll have a blessed day!
J

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6/4/12 10:30 A

Yes, I agree! good morning everyone!

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6/4/12 9:45 A

Good Morning everyone! Do you think we should start a new topic called June Chat

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6/4/12 9:00 A

Have a marvelous Monday, everyone!

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6/3/12 1:47 P

Good Sunday afternoon! Hope everyone has a blessed day!

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5/31/12 10:18 P

@ MENNOLY ~ We planted the 1st seeds in early April, but had peas through the winter as well as herbs, potatoes & beets. We planted a variety of tomatoes from grape, cherry and a few large varieties, lots of plum tomatoes also.

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5/31/12 4:25 P

No frost here. It's 91 out now. Sure do wish that we could get some of that rain!

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5/31/12 2:49 P

No frost here, but too much rain to get the plants in. Still healing from bruising.

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5/31/12 8:01 A

And we had frost last night! I won't plant any veggies for at least a week or two. But I am looking forward to heirloom tomatoes in containers on the deck.

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5/31/12 7:49 A

Wow you already have green beans! When did you plant them. I have had flowers on my tomatoes for a while and the juliets have tiny tomatoes.

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5/31/12 7:20 A

Good morning, weather is good here, didn't sweat at 6:45a.m. when I walked the dog.
Picked green beans from the garden for supper last night, need to pick more today, noticed the tomatoes are flowering, won't be too long now.
Hope everyone has a productive day.

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5/30/12 7:50 P

Nice and cool here today in Ontario. I have some more flowers and herbs to plant in the next few days.

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5/30/12 2:33 P

Last of the real hot days. Humidity will be dropping today and we are supposed to have a nice next couple of days. I have some annuals to plant and am close to having all my annuals planted. Yard is looking good!

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5/30/12 1:17 P

Lots of sunshine but mixed with all the rain we've had it's a sauna effect outside. I'm doing inside things today while hubby plants the new flowers & veggies. Have a good day!

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5/29/12 6:14 P

Big splash down here today, but still muggy. Healing from bruised side and ribs. Reduced to walking for a few days.

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5/29/12 5:06 P

Lovely day here with sunshine outside... 11 month old granddaughters are creating sunshine inside.

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5/28/12 2:37 P

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5/28/12 1:04 P

Another scorcher here. Third day in the 90's. Last nights thunder storm was not enough. looking forward to the cooler weather coming in next weekend. However the tomatoes like this hot weather and are taking off.

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5/28/12 12:09 P

Tropical Storm Beryl is providing much needed rain for us. Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend. We spent three days with the grandchildren while their parents enjoyed a mini vacation.


Remembering those who gave their lives for our freedom;

"With the tears a Land hath shed.
Their graves should ever be green." - Thomas Bailey Aldrich

"We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies." - Moina Michael

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5/27/12 8:38 P

It was hot here and the power went out this morning. We went out for dinner to cool off and I enjoyed every bite but exceeded my calories. Power finally came back around 8PM

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5/27/12 2:34 P

Beautiful day here but quite windy. Going to the art show on the square.

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5/26/12 1:22 A

Thankyou everyone..It means a lot to me x

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5/25/12 8:21 P

I am so sorry Zantel. Will be praying for you and your family.

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5/25/12 5:46 P

So Sorry Zantel. My proyers with you and your family.

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5/25/12 2:50 P

So sorry for you loss Zantel! Will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

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5/25/12 9:09 A

So sorry. Zantel.

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5/25/12 1:44 A

Had some really bad new's yesterday so I'm now looking for flight's back to the UK in the next few day's. . It's going to be hard saying goodbye to Mum.

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5/24/12 7:05 P

The sun has decided to come back today. We are due a gorgeous weekend albeit hot. Supposed to reach 90. No plans for the holiday. I think I am going to grill most of the meals.

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5/24/12 4:25 P

Today is much better that yesterday. No aches to keep me from the gym. Went to water aerobics and will walk baby later.

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5/23/12 4:25 P

you are right. I shouldn't let the aches stop me. Tomorrow will be a much better day. Thanks.

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5/23/12 4:23 P

I find I wake up achy but once I start moving the aches diminish and sometime disappear completely. So I try not to let my morning aches and pains keep me from doing what I plan to do.

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5/23/12 3:56 P

My body was aching so much this morning that I didn't go to yoga. It's a little better now but don't think I will do anything today except walk the dog this evening. At least it will be something.

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5/23/12 1:08 P

Another hot one here today. We are supposed to be in the mid 90's this weekend. Had my teeth cleaned at the dentist this morning and then did some grocery shopping. Hope you have a great day!

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5/23/12 12:44 P

Finding a little bit more motivation these days, helps to keep moving and spend less time on the computer! Have a good day!

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5/23/12 7:49 A

Good morning. Feeling great. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

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5/23/12 7:00 A

Good Morning! It seems that there may be some sun today but thunderstorms are still in the forecast. Summer is arriving this weekend. Temps in the 90's

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5/23/12 12:02 A

Hoping to have a day on the beach today with my friend's before they leave tomorrow . It's lovely and sunny but a bit of a chilly wind, still, we'll see !!

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5/22/12 4:55 P

Our water aerobics instructor really did me in today. Feel like I need to take a nap!

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5/22/12 3:02 P

Hello, A week since I've been here and it's gone so fast,
Still sewing to do! So much has passed.
The spinach and egg breakfast was really good,
Decided to keep it -- didn't think I would.

High protein, low carbs yesterday and today,
To burn more fat -- or so they say.

What else can I get into? Guess I'll know when "this" week is through.

Happy Sparkin' to all!

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5/22/12 1:27 P

It is cooler today here too. All cloudy but no rain. I am having hot tea to warm myself up. It is late May in Maryland. The weather is crazy.

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5/22/12 1:04 P

Trying to ignore negative self talk and get chores done and go outside. Its cloudy but dry out, a bit cooler than it was over the weekend which is fine because I am still acclimating to warm weather as it stayed so cool until the last week , this year mostly.

Just trying to 'move' this week and put in minutes no matter what I end up doing to get the cardio going and limber up the old muscles again. I did actually jog in place last night for 10 mins straight which surprised me because I didn't think I could even begin to manage that many minutes at a jog pace.

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5/22/12 12:54 P

Good morning team! Hope that everyone has a great day!

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5/21/12 6:47 P

If we have another day like today I'll wish I could too! We finally saw a tiny blue sky around 5:30 but it is gone again. I am hopping for intermittent sun tomorrow because I would like to do my 5K outside. I don't feel confident about my ability to run on a treadmill

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5/21/12 6:09 P

I sure do wish that you could send us some of that rain here in AZ. Today is 92 and we haven't had any rain for months. It would really help the firefighters with the fires going on here.

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5/21/12 1:24 P

It started raining here last night too. It is still raining and the forecast is for thundershowers all week.

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5/21/12 1:18 P

We got some much needed rain last night. We were at 96 when the clouds started rolling in and then dropped down to 72. This hot weather is doing me in.

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5/21/12 12:41 P

Every day is an opportunity to forget yesterday and start over with today! Carpe Diem!

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5/21/12 10:25 A

It seems like the best laid plans for this past weekend were for not! My diet ran amuck. But I maintained. Today is a new day!

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