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AJDOVER1
SparkPoints: (151,689)
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No shopping for me today, but I'm definitely heading out for some fitness!
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CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/22/12 9:48 P
This is how I feel right no. Good thing I went for a 5k walk today...and gonna work my butt of (literally) in the morning before shopping!
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know 'why' I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.
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AJDOVER1
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I agree with Barb!
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CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/21/12 11:33 P
I agree with Amy and G-Ma!!!
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know 'why' I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.
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GEEMAWEST
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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!
Edited by: GEEMAWEST at: 11/21/2012 (21:41)
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
SIMPLY-4-ME
Posts: 378 11/21/12 9:23 A
Happy Thanksgiving Eve team. Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/20/12 9:02 P
I prefer to think flattering. Makes it easier to sleep at night.
I do learn more every day...but I choose to ignore the stuff that scares me! Ha!
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know 'why' I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.
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AJDOVER1
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Na, I'd just say flattering. John is a sweetie!
Barb, you're a champ for dealing with the challenges of gluten-free food for your family. The more educated I get about food, the scarier it seems.
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GEEMAWEST
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Both!
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/19/12 9:50 P
Is that creepy? Or flattering?
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
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JOHNTJ1
Posts: 5,846 11/19/12 8:39 A
Maybe you should have your own show on The Food Netork Barb. I'd watch ya, cook that is
"Know that joy is rarer, more difficult, and more beautiful than sadness. Once you make this all-important discovery, you must embrace joy as a moral obligation." — Andre Gide
"There are two ways to live your life - one is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle" - Albert Einstein
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CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/18/12 10:23 P
I haven't made it yet. The recipe I found called for corn flakes too which oddly enough, are not gluten free. Trying to find another recipe that doesn't require corn flakes.
I did make almond chicken though. Roasted, unsalted almonds, chopped. They stick to the chicken really well, even without eggs. Cook on pan with tin foil sprayed with Pam. Keeps the bottom side crisp. Whole family liked it!!
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
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AJDOVER1
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I can't make chocolate peanut butter balls -- because I would eat every one of them. Thanks, though! You just reminded me that I missed the report on the Captain Crunch Chicken recipe. How did that turn out?
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CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/18/12 12:16 A
My DH has grand plans too! I'm lucky though, because he gets sidetracked and forgets most of them.
I have a few chocolate peanut butter balls left if you want to come sample! Or, I will share the recipe if you are interested. Very easy or I wouldnt do it.
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
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GEEMAWEST
SparkPoints: (59,142)
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Oh how I feel your pain, Aurlie. I am always trying to be the voice of reason when DH wants to spend money on something. It's not easy and I'm sure I can attribute any gray hairs I have to his so called 'projects'.
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
AJDOVER1
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Did someone say, "chocolate peanut butter balls?"
I could be productive and help you sample them,, Barb.
We ran a bunch of errands, today. I thought this would simply be a Thanksgiving for giving -- serving food and being sociable to the less fortunate. Unfortunately, Mike has decided we can also cook a Thanksgiving dinner for ourselves, too. Since he's still out of work, he's always coming up with stuff for us to do. That always translates into a whole lot of extra work for me -- not easy since I still have a full-time job of my own. It's impossible to just leave him to his own devices -- someone has to be the voice of reason and try to manage the costs of his projects.
I'm going to bed early tonight!
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CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/17/12 7:51 P
Hey there! It has been a productive Saturday for me. Started with a trip to the gym, then gathered my list and coupons and went grocery shopping. Had to stop at four different stores to get everything I wanted plus went to the library. After all of that, put away the groceries, out the turkey in the fridge to thaw and made chocolate peanut butter balls for Bunco tonight. Oh...and doing laundry. Get to start cleaning stuff tomorrow since we are hosting Thanksgiving this year.
Hope everyone else rested!
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
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SIMPLY-4-ME
Posts: 378 11/17/12 2:48 P
Hope everyone is having a nice Saturday. I'm resting after having a yard sale yesterday. Did ok with it ( see todays blog). Just a few days until Thanksgiving. We have no plans for it since it's just the two of us. But I hope everyone else is going to have a super Happy Thanksgiving and be those you love.
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AJDOVER1
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I agree with G-Ma AND Barb!
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CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/16/12 10:11 P
I agree with G-Ma!
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know 'why' I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.
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GEEMAWEST
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Yep, it's all John's fault!
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
JOHNTJ1
Posts: 5,846 11/16/12 8:25 A
I turn my back for five minutes and see all the insanity I miss?
"Know that joy is rarer, more difficult, and more beautiful than sadness. Once you make this all-important discovery, you must embrace joy as a moral obligation." — Andre Gide
"There are two ways to live your life - one is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle" - Albert Einstein
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CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/15/12 10:06 P
Ouch! You guys don't fight fair!! But then, neither do I!!!
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
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AJDOVER1
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LOL! I like your spirit, G-Ma!
I summon the power of a ladybug and butterfly. Take that, Barb!
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GEEMAWEST
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We can fight this......with bunnies and eggs!
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
AJDOVER1
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Okay. I submit. Who knew Barb had such power?
Fireworks and a snowman -- what a combo!
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CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/13/12 10:49 P
Great and powerful things come in small packages! AND huge scary snowmen!
Edited by: CARTOONB at: 11/13/2012 (22:49)
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
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GEEMAWEST
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Sorry Aurlie, I'm useless. She nailed me with the same snowman.
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
AJDOVER1
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help me, G-Ma! Barb "the observer" is now threatening me with a big scary SnowMan!
(not to scale, Barb's is MUCH bigger and scarier)
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GEEMAWEST
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I'm glad you understand Barb. Obviously Aurlie and I need all the understanding we can get.
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/12/12 10:01 P
Um, yeah. Totally clear! I'll just go back to being an observer. Sounds like the safest option! Ha!
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
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AJDOVER1
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you and your gnome started it!
I only used the clown in self-defense
Edited by: AJDOVER1 at: 11/12/2012 (19:09)
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GEEMAWEST
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Because she thought a clown was tougher than a gnome.
Does that explain things?
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/11/12 11:11 P
A clown? I can see why you would be frightened! But why a clown?
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
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GEEMAWEST
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Awww, that's so sweet. But you all need to know that Aurlie has been threatening me with a clown. I don't know what's got into that girl but she is out of control!
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
AJDOVER1
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yup. That's the truth. I agree with Barb
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CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/11/12 3:59 P
The truth is we love you G-Ma!!! And we worry about you but we are very happy that you lurk with us!!
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know 'why' I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.
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AJDOVER1
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Aw, G-Ma, I'm sorry! You haven't broken any bones in months! You're becoming more graceful each day!
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GEEMAWEST
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AURLIE!! How could you?! You know the truth really hurts!!
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/10/12 10:43 P
LOL! Walking can be a dangerous pasttime!! I live on the edge! Watch me walk...and read...and not run in to anyone or anything!!
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
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AJDOVER1
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as I recall, G-Ma, you have trouble walking and walking at the same time
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GEEMAWEST
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I can't read and walk at the same time. That's just an accident waiting to happen.
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/8/12 10:28 P
I read while walking through the halls at work to get iced tea in the morning, on the way to and from lunch, anytime I can! Plus I listen to a book on CD during the commute. Reading keeps me sane. Okay...relatively sane! Tee hee!
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know 'why' I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.
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GEEMAWEST
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I keep my kindle with me all the time. Reading at lunch time gives me the break I really need. Reading in bed helps me relax and sleep. Reading while DH is watching sports helps me not to scream. Reading............well, you get the idea, I'm sure.
Good to see you check in, John.
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
AJDOVER1
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The closest I've come to reading for pleasure lately is the Book Club at work. Right now we're reading "Reality is Broken." for a discussion next month.
I used to read about 10 fiction books a week.
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JOHNTJ1
Posts: 5,846 11/8/12 8:15 A
I keep at least two books in the car, my iPad next to my recliner and a book on my night stand. I pretty much read all the time
"Know that joy is rarer, more difficult, and more beautiful than sadness. Once you make this all-important discovery, you must embrace joy as a moral obligation." — Andre Gide
"There are two ways to live your life - one is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle" - Albert Einstein
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CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/7/12 10:21 P
There are days that I'm invited to really nice places for lunch, where someone else is paying, and I'd still rather read!
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
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GEEMAWEST
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I read during my lunch, too.
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
CARTOONB
Posts: 23,865 11/6/12 10:57 P
I get to read at lunch. If I don't, I get cranky. Pretty sad, huh? We all have our guilty secrets.
The choices you make today will determine the path that your life will take.
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AJDOVER1
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It's my guilty secret! I walk for 30-45 minutes and then Spark and eat my salad. Pretty thrilling life, huh?
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Good thing I went for a 5k walk today...and gonna work my butt of (literally) in the morning before shopping!
I summon the power of a ladybug and butterfly. Take that, Barb!
It's my guilty secret! I walk for 30-45 minutes and then Spark and eat my salad. Pretty thrilling life, huh?
