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1/13/08 3:36 P

I have opened a new "Celebration" thread under the new forum/ Go to the main page and the thread is called "Let's celebrate and share our success"
So and use the new thread please It is a sticky so it will always be on the main page
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1/10/08 5:35 P

moving up

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1/9/08 10:25 P

Thanks Jan. I know you'll make it! Let us know if the scale is nice to you. We want to celebrate with you!

Today was not quite as perfect in choices. But I still did better than I would have even two weeks ago. So I'm OK with it. Its always harder when DH is home. And he's home getting the new heat pump installed so I'm not complaining one bit.

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1/9/08 3:36 P

You go girl. I have a couple more days to make it a week for me.......you give me hope!!!
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1/9/08 2:32 P

Hey y'all. I'm so thrilled. I have had one full week back with my complete dedication of posting my food to SparkPleople and I got on the scale this morning. I lost 4 of the 13 lbs I gained in the last quarter, so I'm thrilled!!!

How are you doing with your healthy choices?

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1/7/08 9:18 A

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10/5/07 5:44 P

I'm thinking this is just the right place to celebrate those triumphs!

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10/5/07 3:04 P

You are so right, Cheryl. My mom had breast cancer when she was about 48...she lived to be 82, so they caught it quickly and she never had a recurrence. I am lucky too, as no one else on either side of my family has had it, but I do get them regularly.
My DH was diagnosed with prostate ca 3 years ago about Thanksgiving. He is fine and there was no spread, so some seeds and a year of feeling totally wiped out was a small price to pay considering the alternative, but those annual checkups are critical. (of course, he may feel the price was a little high, but realizes it could have been so much worse)

OK didn't mean to get into downer stuff here on Celebrations.. Maybe just celebrate the great advances in Medical science in the last 50 years........

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10/4/07 10:26 P

Mammies aren't that bad if you consider the alternatives ladies. That's LOTS worse.

It's good to see you guys again too. I'll try to pop in more often. I have a plant for you all to identify anyway. I'll try and get it posted tomorrow.

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10/4/07 4:45 P

Way to go, Doc! Glad you're taking care of our girl! We want her around for a long, long time; and so does that grandbaby and grandbaby-to-be.

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10/4/07 4:41 P

Thanks Jan, Ive missed you guys too! I had my first mammy this spring..I started seeing a new dr and he asked if I'd ever had one..When I said no, he said he would schedule me, and said NO again..But a coward and stubborn, yes..He leaves the room after we're all done, and on my way out the nurse hands me my appt slip for the mammy..LOL He didnt preach or argue, but he ignored me..I liked that..

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10/4/07 3:55 P

Cheryl and Jo, think we should celebrate having you two back......yeah, I've missed you. And I had my mammogram last week......all clear. They used a digital machine this time and it was a lot easier and quicker......liked that better, but not much. :-)

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10/4/07 3:31 P

Donna, its so great to have you back, and I'm so happy youre doing well!

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10/4/07 2:21 P

I second the motion Donna and I've read the same article. Take care of yourselves ladies. I don't want the next Cancer walk I do be for you.

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10/4/07 1:12 P

Thank you, Jan! I agree!

This being Breast Cancer Awareness month is a good time to remind all you ladies to make sure you get your "mammies" and take good care of "the girls!" I read an article about a group of ladies who schedule their mammograms on the same day, around the same time; and make a celebration out of it! They got their imaging center to let them have a "party room," and they watch chick flicks, eat snacks and bring presents for one another. Sounds like an imaginative way to make an, otherwise, unpleasant experience more palatable!

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10/4/07 12:04 P

Donna, I think your good results of the biopsy are really worth celebrating, so here's to you.........!!!! I can't put the little emoticons on with my program for some reason, so assume they are here.......

So glad you are back with us
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10/4/07 9:23 A

Just moving this thread to the top so everyone can find it! Come on over and share your celebrations!!!

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8/8/07 6:50 P

i've had a great week so far, didn't start out so pleasant but its getting ever so much better.

monday--weighed myself and i was back where i was a few weeks ago. the good thing was i went to a substitute teacher position interview and they said they would like to have me as one. i went home and got into my old clothes to wash my truck and got some heat exhaustion out of it (despite being in the shade--never woulda thunk it). but i got to spend the rest of the day working on a plan to try and help along my weight loss. Got a good night's sleep, too.

Today--i weighed myself this morning out of curiosity and i guess i lost 2.8 pounds! guess monday was just not the best day. had orientation today and learned a lot and asked a ton of questions. i'm keeping to my plan and drinking my water and dad came home with chips and donuts and pizza, and i haven't caved (i usually do in 15 minutes, its been over an hour, so i'm good!).

cross my fingers, i just pray the rest of the week goes well. i want to remember this one, and keep it in my mind when things get down. i'm on the way again, even with school starting up in a few weeks. i guess its knowing i'll be doing something most days and earning money again that's helping out.

all the best to everybody!

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8/2/07 2:04 P

Janis...again congrats on the job. We look forward to sharing some of your forthcoming experiences with you. And thanks for putting a new spin on two words that normally have a negative bent. We can say those words with pride....loser and quitter. Cool beans....

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8/2/07 12:01 A

A big thank you goes out to each and every one of you!!! It's great to have you here to share with and know that you're genuinely happy for me. It really touches my heart.

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8/1/07 9:41 P

Congrats! Jobs can be a good thing!

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8/1/07 9:38 P

Congrats Janis!!

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8/1/07 9:10 P

Congrats Janis!

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8/1/07 6:01 P

Janis! We're all absolutely thrilled for you!

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8/1/07 3:33 P

Janis got a job.....Janis got a job........yeah......only because she wanted one. Hard transition, but sounds like a great job, Janis.

Of course, this Janice got retired, so I am happy too.......

Good luck and keep writing here.....want to hear about the florist......
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7/16/07 3:46 P

I second exactly what Janis said, no heavy hand felt here, just kind hearts..

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7/16/07 3:19 P

I hope my husband and son both have that moment soon too. We only nag and lecture because we love you.

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7/16/07 11:30 A

Donna, I didn't think you were heavy-handed at all! Your words were very kind and understanding. One of the best things about the friendships formed here is knowing that we're never alone in our stuggles to lose weight. I wanted to convey the same message to Jo concerning smoking. I know that soon we'll each have our "aha" moment and become ex smokers. Thank you Donna, you're a dear friend!

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7/16/07 9:22 A

Janis, same for you... Please know that those who love you (me included) just have this deep longing for you to be free, especially those of us who have been down that road. Forgive me if I was too heavy-handed in trying to relate to you; I should know, from experience, that no one knows, any better than the one trying to give it up, how difficult it is.

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7/15/07 10:53 P

Amen Janis...And I know everyone is right,and I really appreciate the friendship. I sure wish it were easier..I'm not giving up hope though, I'll do it one of these days..Maybe I'll experiment when what I have are gone and see how long I can go..Who knows, maybe that'll jump start something..?

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7/15/07 10:51 P

Jo, we know how important it is to stop smoking and everyone here is speaking with kindness and concern. I just wanted you to know that you're not the only one battling that addiction. I'd love to be a non smoker. I'm just not tough enough to quit yet. I can't wait for the day when I'll be proud to say I'm a loser AND a quitter!

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7/15/07 9:29 P

Jo, I think it's different for everyone on what turns the key on your decision to quit smoking. Mine was so weird--it was back in the early days of my marriage, and we were poor as church mice, living from paycheck to paycheck. Pete NEVER fussed about my smoking even though he's never smoked himself; and it must have been awful for him living with a smoker. Anyway, one day I ran out of cigarettes; and I was desperate, so I started searching through the house for change...I dug through drawers, even dived down between the couch cushions trying to come up with 35 cents (that's how much they cost back then...LOL). Anyway, I finally scraped up the necessary coins, jumped in the car and started down the road to a store. All of a sudden it was like a bolt of lightening from heaven! "How Stupid Can You Be," I thought as I reviewed my actions in my mind! It was like the light went on, I turned around, went home and probably only smoked two or three after that! To this day, there are times when I'd just like to feel one between my fingers--like with that cup of coffee after dinner. But I would never go back...

As I said, it's different for everyone. I have a brother dying of lung cancer. First he only had it in one lung, but he refused to give up the cigarettes. Now he has it in both... Obviously, it's too late for him; and he'll never have that moment of clarity.

I pray for you, my sweet friend, that you will have your moment soon. We love you and want you around for a long, long time; and so does someone else--that precious Mackenzie and her little brother or sister...

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7/15/07 8:59 P

It took me the better part of 15 years to stop! I wasn't a heavy smoker but when I had my wine, had to have that cigerette too. I still get the urge every once in a while when I drink. Don't be afraid to fail. It's just like weight loss. You just get back up and go again. You'll quit when you are ready.

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7/15/07 8:46 P

I know Cheryl, my daughter the nurse is always telling me stories of people in the nursing home she works at who have COPD and are suffering, and I would love to quit. It sounds silly but I'm afraid to try..maybe afraid to fail I dunno. I also am terrified of gaining the weight back that I've lost. I'll get there eventually. sigh

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7/15/07 8:31 P

JO,

Anything that motivates you to quit smoking would be great! I wish my husband would quit. My old boss, Joe is dying of lung cancer. I quit smoking 7 years ago but since this has happened I have turned into the worst nag in the world about smoking. I know it doesn't help, been there, done that, but I don't want anyone I know or love to ever suffer from this awful killer again. Good luck, both to running and quitting!

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7/15/07 3:58 P

Wow Donna, 41 years is awesome, congrats! Yeah, sex on an anniversary would be a good thing, but you guys obviously have something special regardless.
Congrats on the running too, I decided I'm gonna try again next week (after dark hehe) but I'll wear a sports bra and go without the dog so I can see how far I can actually make it. I keep thinking if I could actually show some sign of being able to do it if it werent for smoking, maybe that would motivate me to finally STOP. I'm glad to see you back too, been thinking about you!
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7/15/07 2:59 P

Congrats Donna! That's a real achievement, being married that long. Good to see you back on here too! Missed you.

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7/15/07 12:58 P

It's funny you all should be discussing "running!" There's a spot, along my walking track in the pasture, where there are a lot of trees and bushes that hide me from view; and a couple of weeks ago, when I was doing my walking, I started, jogging (well, more like a lumbering trot), along those few yards. I was amazed that I could even do it! I'm sure the rabbits and the deer got a good chuckle, if they were watching.

A little belated celebration--DH and I just passed our 41st anniversary. Unfortunately, I was in SC and he was in Georgia, so there wasn't any real celebrating. When that happens, we always "plan" to make it up later; but it almost never happens.

My DS and DIL have the same anniversary, and my son was in China on the 9th; so DIL spent the day without hubby as well. We were chatting on the 'phone that day, and she remarked that they had had a semi-celebration before he left but they didn't "have any sex!" She said, "What kind of anniversary celebration is it if you don't have sex?" I roared! Guess she's right, though...

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7/13/07 12:46 P

Ya'll crack me up about the bathroom, but that is the only running I will EVER do! Even when I was much younger with no back problems I would get shin splints everytime I tried jogging...cured me forever! LOL...congrats to all of you that are hanging in there and for the push to run!
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7/13/07 12:00 P

LOL thanks for the congrats Janis, but I only made it like 1/2 a block.. gotta start somewhere I guess..The most running I get is to the bathroom and lord help the person who happens to be in the way!

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7/13/07 11:41 A

Don't give me too much credit Jo. I only a ran a few short spurts for a total of about 2 blocks! That's too funny about the bra!!! I was thinking that I REALLY need to invest in a sports bra before I try it again! I'm a lot like your dog... old and chubby with short legs! At least you tried it too, so congratulations are in order! Way to go!!!

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7/13/07 3:52 A

Janis, tonight when I walked the dog, I thought about you running... and since it was dark, I gave the running a shot..The dog whooped my ass and I KNOW I looked like a rag doll trying to keep up!!Keep in mind, my dog is old and chubby...LOL You put us both to shame, (ok maybe just me!)can I just live vicariously through you???? Oh and it didnt help matters that I went out in a t shirt and no bra..

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7/12/07 5:52 P

Just a quick hello and congrats to all your accomplishments! You all are the greatest!

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7/12/07 4:02 P

congrats Janis, I have a long way to go before I will attempt running...well, except to the bathroom, lol...Veeko

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7/12/07 2:58 P

Trust me Jo, NO ONE could see me! LOL

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7/12/07 2:43 P

Janis!!! I've been thinking about trying to run alittle when I walk, but I wanna do it at night so that when I start panting like a dog no one sees me..LOL

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7/12/07 2:37 P

After a few weeks of slacking, I got back on track and I'm happy to report the scale FINALLY moved. That isn't the big news though. When I went for a walk this morning, I actually RAN a little!!! I can't remember the last time I ran. It might have been when I was 12!

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6/21/07 1:58 P

Ladies...fantastic job on the loses!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have made us all proud!!!!!
Donna don't forget to put the lotion on your neck...I think we all forget that but as we (or should I say I)get older it gets more important.
Jo...it is nice to see the proof...

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6/18/07 11:48 A

Cheryl! That's quite an accomplishment and you're and inspiration to us all!

Donna & Chris, you both deserve to be proud of your weight loss! That's a lot of weight.

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6/18/07 11:35 A

Wow Cheryl, that is awesome about your walk, thats a fantastic thing to work so hard for the benefit of others, we're all totally proud of you as you should be too! And I bet you did great on camera, is there a link to the news station that aired it? Maybe theres still a video on there we could see..?
Donna, 46lbs, Cheryls right, thats a HUGE accomplishment! I know how you feel too, seeing myself in pictures this summer hasnt been nearly as traumatic as seeing them the past couple years..Kinda nice to have the proof right in front of you isnt it?

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6/17/07 8:55 P

I don't know anything to do about the droopy skin, but I'm actually thinking about having some plastic surgery done when I've reached my goal. So far, I don't have too much loose skin; I think that's one benefit to losing it so slowly. Also, I've started taking better care of my skin, especially on my face, using night cream and moisturizer.

My upper arms are what concern me. I've lost a lot of fat there, and I'm trying to target that area for my strength training to try to keep them from getting too terribly flabby.

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6/17/07 4:49 P

Prima-Donna I think you are doing great. I've lost 36 lbs, and my old clothes still fit, even the jeans-236 to 200.75 lbs I don't think my clothes were that tight that they still fit now. I know some of my pants are elastic waist, but they still fit, and don't seem baggy. I know I have that wrinkly turkey neck now-ugly. Anyone know of an exercise to help that?? I won't go clothes shopping until all the clothes in my closet don't fit, and just hang.

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6/16/07 6:57 P

That's a huge difference Donna! You figure you've shed a child!

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6/16/07 6:51 P

Cheryl, I kind of know how you feel on a much smaller scale. The other day, DH took a picture of me, standing in the garden. It was the first full picture I've had taken since I lost the 46 lbs., and when I saw it, I was amazed. I actually looked pretty good! I told Pete, "My gosh, I look skinny!" I've gone from a size 26 to an 18-20. I never thought, years ago, that I'd be happy to be in a size 18, but it's an intermediate stop to size 12, which I would be thrilled with! I'm so proud of ALL of us! Everyone on this team is making tremendous progress.

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6/16/07 5:37 P

that is so awesome Cheryl. More than way to go...Veeko

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6/16/07 5:20 P

Donna, do you know? When he first handed me the mic one of my first thoughts, besides...uhuh no way, not me, was Thank God for Spark and the weight I lost!

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6/16/07 5:02 P

Cheryl! Folks, we have a celebrity in our midst! Hey, just think how "svelt" you looked! Way to go, and good job on raising so much money for a good cause.

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6/16/07 2:47 P

I have something else to celebrate everyone. My Miniwalk this morning was a huge success! We raised $1000 to help the fight against breast cancer! It was an awesome time. WE had so much fun doing something good. News 19 even came out and OMG! I'm going to be on TV tonight. That guy stuck his mic in my face and I just froze! I DO NOT do TV well! LOL I bet I sat and just shook for 10-15 minutes afterwards. I had no clue they were coming. I'm glad I did it but I'm glad it's over!

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6/15/07 10:06 A

Great job Jo...Veeko

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6/15/07 8:39 A

LOL cuuuute rhyme Donna! Awww no, you're not to shame at all, you're just taking the same "time out" we've all taken off and on this spring so far, we'll all get there, steadily and together!

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6/15/07 8:32 A

All right, all right, enough is enough! You're all putting me to shame... Jo! (notice the rhyme?)

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6/15/07 8:26 A

Cheryl and Veeko, can I share your party?? I lost 3 lbs this week too, first loss in 6 weeks! WOOHOO!!

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6/15/07 7:28 A

Cheryl & Veeko, ! You gals are doing great. Thanks for being such an inspiration to me. And, believe me, I need all the inspiration I can get, plus a kick in the butt probably wouldn't hurt either!!!

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6/14/07 11:32 P

Way to go, Veeko and Cheryl..........if there are others, sorry, I only went back a few messages. I put an update over on the backyard fence. Still on my working/playing trip.
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6/14/07 9:50 P

Cheryl!! You're back on a roll girl!!
Havent seen Wolfie in awhile so I thought maybe he should come too..LOL

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6/14/07 6:38 P

Great job girls...Veeko

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6/14/07 6:13 P

Cheryl!!!

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6/14/07 6:01 P

I forgot to post my loss! I've lost 3 pounds in 2 weeks and the scale is looking good for this week again too! I FINALLY broke my platue!

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6/14/07 5:49 P

We have some members with cause for celebration so I'm just bringing this thread up...

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6/8/07 11:12 P

You go girl....Wow 4 pounds is a wonderful loss. Veeko...you said you had something to share...so I had to come to see. Looks like the party is in full swing.... Happy Birthday...You keep walking and we'll have to run to catch up with you.

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6/8/07 9:23 P

job and Happy Birthday!

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6/8/07 9:16 P

Congrats on the weight loss! and happy Birthday!!!

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6/8/07 3:59 P

Thanks girls. Donna, I never thought about it being a great birthday gift to myself, just another way to motivate me, thanks. I get a $10 poker chip when I loose weight…trust me it’s in the cup, lol.

Jo, thanks for the new shoes. I’ve already walked over 5000 steps today. Destiny and I walked downtown to the Ben Franklin’s. It’s going out of business and they are at 55% off now. I stocked up on a few sewing supplies and cards but they are really picked over already.

I’ve asked Greg to take Destiny, Holly (dog) and me for another walk tonight down by the river. We have this walking path down there and it’s so beautiful. Pray the weather stays nice until after dinner.

Off to drink some water and have an afternoon apple…thanks again girls…Veeko

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6/8/07 2:27 P

Congrats Veeko, what a great accomplishment!!! And here's a new pair of sounds like you might be need'n em!
Oops, I got so excited about the 4 lbs I forgot to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Edited by: NANAJO43 at: 6/8/2007 (15:06)

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6/8/07 12:36 P

Oh my gosh, Veeko! 4 lbs! That's an awesome birthday gift isn't it? I think you ought to give yourself a couple of extra poker chips for that, plus some extras for your birthday!

Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear Veeko,
Happy birthday to you....and mannnnnnny mooooore!

Did I remember everything? We'll take up a collection, later, to pay for all the party supplies, the gift and the cake! I'm springing for the wine...

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6/8/07 10:27 A

I’ve lost 4 lbs this week!!! I was so shocked I had to get off the scale, check it for accuracy and get back on. I know I’ve done more walking than normal this week, lots more and it sure has inspired me to do even more. It’s working!!! My legs are still a little sore from the walk we had the other night but I’ll walk it off.

I’m so happy this morning…Veeko

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6/5/07 9:25 P

Cheryl on your daughter's graduation...it really is a milestone in her life.
Congrats Jo on the new little one...I know you are jumping for joy. Yep there may be a mini van in your future. Donna's toyota sounds like a good idea. Ours is a Crysler (bought for the same reason) and it uses quite a bit of gas...and the price just seems to keep going up.
Way to go SusieQ on your goal reached and on the walking...keep up the good work.

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6/2/07 3:30 P

Donna, I will still take care of my flower bed, but I am doing a lot more exercise by walking now. I am down to 154 and my waist is down to the 32" that the YOAD book says is what our goal should be. I am doing better on my walking and am using my pedometer and I wear it all day so when I get it up to the 10,000 step goal that I have, I will post it in my other pedometer site. Your friend, susieq1947

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6/2/07 1:37 P

Oh man, Donna I know exactly what youre talking about..When Nikki was little I was working fulltime making a whopping $4.00 an hour! I'd feed her and the dog, first, then me if there was enough..What a struggle...But now..heh heh...As you said, most of my mad money goes on Mackenzie..She's just now starting to color with crayons, of course she wants to color on everything..Daddy keeps taking them away cause she colors on the couch..So I bought her little table and chairs set, so she can sit THERE and color in peace..LOL Yeh, he told me I spoil her..As you said "Well I never"...And YES Mackenzie already loves Walmart too! What a blast this is..

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6/2/07 1:30 P

When we bought our first Toyota Sienna minivan, that was the reason why....safest minivan on the road and plenty of room for car seats! I keep 3 to 4 car seats and/or boosters in mine at ALL times! LOL! Don't you just love it? It's been the best time of my life. When my kids were little, we struggled just to feed, clothe and educate them; and there was never extra money for anything. Now we have a little "mad" money, and you know where most of that gets spent... I told you about my 7-year-old granddaughter entering the picture, in the contest at school, on "Your Favorite Place," and she did a picture of herself standing in front of Wal-Mart! Do you know her mother blames little ole me for that! Why, I never.... One of the first little gifts I gave her, right after she was born, was a little "Born To Shop" magnet.

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6/2/07 11:30 A

Oh yeh, I will definately be buying one of those shirts!! And I get to dust off the baby carrier and buy baby clothes again..LOL Wasnt it Vonavie who said she had more than one carseat in her Jeep? LOL looks like I'll be giving that a try..Might end up having to cash it in for something more "gramma like"..Well, maybe...

Edited by: NANAJO43 at: 6/2/2007 (11:31)

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6/2/07 10:16 A

Jo and the whole family! Okay, the first thing you need to do is find Mackenzie one of those "I'm gonna be a Big Sister" tee shirts! That's a great age span -- 2+ years! You're going to have so much fun!

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6/2/07 9:08 A

Hey guys, remember when I said Nikki was up for a promotion at work? Well thats not it....LOLOL Fooled ya!! I'm gonna be a Nanny again!!!!

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5/30/07 3:50 P

Congrats CAERYL to you and your daughter! We teach our kids by example, and obviously you have some good things to teach her, you should both be proud! Thats great that shes going on to college too, my daughter did all 4 of her years at a community college, due to cost and me not being able to help alot, but the value of education is priceless no matter where its acheived, so a big to you and your family!
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5/30/07 3:03 P

It looks like a Nintendo or some game system to me. Oh look, they even have coffee we can share at the fence now!!!

Caeryl, congrats on getting your daughter to this stage! I think being a mom is probably the hardest job there is! You've done a great job and so has she!

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5/30/07 2:03 P

Caeryl, we all join with you in your "sigh of relief!" I know the feeling of getting six of them to the high school graduation milestone, and it is definitely cause for celebration. I'm sure your good parenting had something to do with the fact that she's getting her life back together. Perhaps she'll meet some young men at college that will be a better influence on her. Congratulations to her and you as well!

Hey, new emoticons!! Woo Hoo! What's that between the bananas and the bell peppers????

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5/30/07 11:50 A

I have lots of celebration going on in my house right now. On memorial day my oldest daughter turned 18...

what a huge milestone for her..

also, my daughter graduates from High school next week.

We were not so certain that the graduation was going to occur. HEr years in high school have been vvery very rough..
She hooked up with a no good boy.. and her choices were very poor.
Now she seems to be getting her act together...
and she is graduating... Halleluia...

My daughter said she is going to spend a year or two at community college and then transfer to a regular college in a year or two...

Caeryl

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5/30/07 11:44 A

Way to go Jan...a standing ovation(hope my spelling is right) what an honor...Enjoy your trip and your retirement. God Bless

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5/29/07 4:43 P

Jan!!! What a send-off. It just goes to show how much of a difference you've made in so many peoples lives! Enjoy it all!!!

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5/27/07 2:00 P

Jan congrats on your retirement! And a standing ovation, how awesome, I got goosebumps just reading about it! Now you can take the time to focus on yourself, your family, heck, anything you want! Good luck and have a blast on your upcoming trip, it sounds like a wonderful time!

Jo

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