Low Carb & Atkins Diet

kage · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:22 pm Post subject:

This guys I know once told me "it is when we don't want to do something and we do it anyway that is what makes us feel the best". Maybe that will be true - if you do all the things you know are right for you then it will help you feel better.

It sucks to be in the dumps. Hang on - I am thinking of you.

Kage (in CA thinking of you in Maine!!)

Tril · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:58 pm Post subject:

Bat... thanks, I certainly don't want to fall into the abyss. It's dark down there.

Kage... that's what I'm hoping, that by making myself get up, take a shower, eat right, etc that I'll feel better. For now, it's "fake it til you make it", though. LOL

So... I'm eating right, I took a shower, put on make up and clean clothes. Now I'm getting out of the house. Not sure where I'm going, but I'm going. I don't know who has the biggest sighs today... me or the dogs. I'm wandering the house and poor Diesel is following me. I'll stop and he'll lay down... I'll go into another room and he's on my heels. Every time I stop he sighs. It's like he's saying, "STOP MOVING, I need a nap!"

Tril

kage · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:09 pm Post subject:

Tril,
Read One Second After by William Forsthchen. For some reason I am into end of the world as we know it fiction lately. Anyway, this one is startling and probably would be close to being accurate and it took my mind off my "woe is me" attitude. It also made start thinking about other things. Anyway, it was entertaining and frightening.

As for going somewhere, I suggest a new good book, a cup of coffee and then a nice lunch out. That is always what I do when I get a chance. A good book, a good meal, a nice glass of wine. Feel better.

Kage

Tril · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:19 pm Post subject:

Lunch out sounds nice... but not alone. That doesn't sound fun at all. I looked that book up on Amazon. It sound interesting. I haven't read a book in a long, long time. I start them, but seldom get past the first few pages before losing interest. I used to read all the time, now I feel like I'm wasting time.

kage · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 5:54 pm Post subject:

You sound really down. I guess maybe you don't want to have lunch alone because you have lots of time by yourself and I want to have lunch alone because I never get time by myself Smile

Why do you think you feel like reading is wasting time? Do you feel like you should be working on the house or something?

I hope getting out of the house helps you feel better.

Kage

Tril · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:19 am Post subject:

Oh boy... faced the scale this morning. I stood there, looking at it... trying to decide if knowing was better than not knowing. Finally decided I needed to pay the piper... and got on. OMG... didn't know that piper was so expensive!!! Wt: 139. And that's after a solid day of Induction/water yesterday. Who knows what it got up to. But... it's no surprise. I did it. I made the poor choices and no one forced me to eat what I did. I did learn something, though... pain seems to be my number one trigger. Physcial pain and emotional pain. I can handle other emotions without food... but pain, not so much. Well, the party's over. It's time to work... time to get this back under control... time to fix what I broke. LOL

Tril

kage · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:48 pm Post subject:

Not broken, just a little bent Laughing

Good work facing the demon - better than me. I am hiding again.

Kage

Tril · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:22 pm Post subject:

Ok... starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Two solid days of Induction. I'm trying to enjoy the food, but it's hard. I can feel the cravings losing their grip, though, so that's keeping me motivated. Tonight I had a glass of diet root beer with a splash of cream for "dessert". Yum. Smile

Also trying to avoid eggs... I find if I rely on them too much that I get bored with my meals/snacks faster. I had two for b'fast but that's it. Chicken thighs for lunch... ground turkey with onion/mush/grpepper/tomato for dinner. Topped it with mozz cheese. Very much a comfort meal... and just what I needed.

I sure hope the scale stays the same or goes down tomorrow. I do NOT want to see a "4" in the tens place ever again.

Tril

Tril · Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:56 am Post subject:

137.... headed in the right direction. Whew.

Tril

Bagadonitz · Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:12 pm Post subject:

WTG. Great that you are able to jump back in and get results so quick.

Tril · Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:51 pm Post subject:

Thanks... only it wasn't a "jump" back in... I went kicking and screaming. LOL

Bagadonitz · Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:55 pm Post subject:

Well at least your sciatica was good enough that you could kick!

Tril · Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:06 pm Post subject:

LOL! True... so true. Maybe it was the kicking that made me scream.

kage · Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:39 pm Post subject:

Good for you Tril!! How are you feeling today? Did the kids make it to Memphis?

Kage

Tril · Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:30 pm Post subject:

Feeling better... calmer... more... I dunno... accepting, I guess. The weather is cold, wet, rainy and it matches my mood. LOL

I haven't heard from the kids... they flew to Baltimore yesterday. I sent an email hoping they'd respond so I'd know they got there, but maybe they didn't bring a laptop this time. Hard to believe... but maybe. They're there for a wedding ds's gf is in. Her cousin is getting married. They're staying a week... visiting with her relatives. Today they planned to spend in DC. The wedding stuff starts Friday, wedding on Sat., grad party on Sunday, the day with g'parents on Monday and they come back here Tuesday... Wednesday they start the drive to Memphis. They figure it will take three days because they both have to drive. They'll have the weekend to move in and then she's gone for a week in Colorado for a convention. With all of that going on... I'm not holding my breath that they'll have time to call me much! LOL

Our other son is moving into a new apt. He signs the papers tomorrow. It's a year lease so at least I know where HE will be for the next year. Rolling Eyes

Funny thing about this... it's the same apt complex dh moved into right after college. When he took a job out of state, I moved in and lived with his roommate so dh wouldn't have to break his lease and leave his friend high and dry. Funny how things come full circle. I curious to see which apt ds gets. It would be REALLY weird if it's the one we had. Good things walls CAN'T talk!!! Shocked

Yesterday I found an old friend on FB. We both have boys the same ages (they went to school together from preschool on up). She moved away about 5 years ago. We exchanged phone # and yesterday afternoon she called me. We talked for nearly 2 hours! She's going to be a g'mother in November... her 20yo (unmarried, still living at home) son. Ooops~ looks like someone is going to have to grow up fast. Of course, as things would have it, when we move we'd be closer to them... but they're moving back here. Her dh started a new job on Monday. Here. Figures.

Well... I better get to the bank. DS needs $ (what else is new) for tomorrow when he signs his lease. I keep telling dh that there's a light at the end of the tunnel.... and our boys will be financially independent. One way or another, they WILL BE. Wink

Tril

kage · Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:59 pm Post subject:

I'm on FB Alisha Halter Kage look me up - do you have a page?

Thanks again, and good for you too. One day at a time. I feel like I am in Food Anonymous although I guess they do have OA right? HMMM

Talk to you soon.

Kage

PS I love finding all my past friends on FB.

batlou · Senior Member Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 593

Glad to hear you are back on track Tril. It makes us all nervous and start questioning things when we see you struggle. We need our pillar to be on firm ground or the whole thing is gonna cave. hah.

Anyway, I love facebook too. I actually just looked at your photo's of your family the other day. The great part is I can keep up on what's happening with all of my friends (new and old) without any actual effort...hmm...that does not sound as great in print. You can find me as well Kage if you wish. Brian Chandler and I am already friends with Tril(Stacy, so much for anonymity). heh.

Tril · Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:14 pm Post subject:

Hey... I'm being outed!!! LOL

Kage... I'll send a friend request next!

Tril... aka Stacy Rolling Eyes

Tril · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:19 pm Post subject:

134. No kidding. Lost 3# overnight. Monday I was 139... can anyone say WATER?!? LOL

The sun is shining today... first time in about 6 weeks. I got up and went for a 4 mile walk. DH just said he wants to walk this afternoon so I'll get two walks today. Smile

Day 4 of reinduction...

Tril

kage · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:42 pm Post subject:

3 days and 5 pounds - awesome!! Have a great day.

Kage

Bagadonitz · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:37 pm Post subject:

Yup water is the key ingredient. I drank a tonne of it yesterday.

I went down 2.4 lbs overnight as well, even with the three wobbly pops I drank after my softball double header last night.

Oliveoil · Senior Member Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 345

Hey Tril, glad to see things are headed back in the right direction! Hey you never answered my pm.....did I say something??
OO

Tril · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 4:30 pm Post subject:

OMG, OO... no... you didn't say something wrong. I got your PM during my "flat on your back in pain" week. I totally forgot to go back and look at my old messages from then. Sorry about that!!!!

Wt today: 134 again. This is where I have to be patient and determined. 133 is like my worst weight. It takes FOREVER to get under that number. I should remember this... and not go over it again and again. Rolling Eyes

LOL

Tril

tracyred · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:46 am Post subject:

wow Tril, you're doing well!!!!

keep on keeping on!
tracy

Tril · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:50 am Post subject:

Thanks, Tracy... I'm trying!!!

Got a quiet Saturday here. DH went fishing with a buddy. The were talking Thurs night and realized it's been FOREVER since the two of them went fishing. Dh had just said to me that we should "do something" together on Saturday... now that my back is better and he knows I've been down in the dumps and lonely. So when we looked at me when his friend suggested fishing, I said go... Rolling Eyes

His friend showed up last night to talk fishin' (where to go, what to fish for, what to bring, etc) right after dh offered to take me out to dinner (to get me out of the house and so I wouldn't have to come up with dinner since I had nothing planned). Dh instead suggested his friend "stay for dinner". Uh... um.... okaaaaaaaaaaaaay.... (there IS a limit to my patience ya know)... we talked outside on the patio for awhile and then I went to find a kitchen miracle. Came up with kielbasa, peppers, onions, shrooms, penne and spicy pasta sauce. Well, at least they could eat. I made that and then started something for me while they ate. They sat at the counter (there are only 2 chairs there). When my dinner was done (pork chop and sauteed cabbage) I went in the living room to eat in front of the TV. I don't know if they thought that was odd/rude... and I don't care. THEN I spent the night making their lunch for today (including strawberry rhubarb pastry squares). BOY OH BOY... those two OWE ME BIG TIME. Evil or Very Mad

Dh said he'd be "home for dinner". I'm tempted to be "gone for dinner" when he gets back. LOL

Wt this morning: 134. Been the same for 3 days now. Better than the 139 on Monday.

We have a showing tomorrow morning... everybody PLEASE cross your fingers for me. I really want to move. Bad. I'll get the upstairs spit shined today (the dogs don't go up there) and the downstairs dusted and picked up, but I have to wait to do the floors until just before the showing. Besides, I want to make dh help me this time. lol OH... lucky me... he said, "Great, while we're out of the house for the showing we can go mow dad's lawn..." Now doesn't THAT sound like FUN?!? It's only 75 minutes from here... so I get a RIDE, too! I must be doing something right.... Twisted Evil

Tril

kage · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:49 pm Post subject:

Okay, I am hoping that you sell your house - after a year and month of this house selling thing I am over it. To be honest I don't really want to leave CA so I am taking each "non-sale" as a bonus to continue living in and loving CA - you know the weather and beaches and mountains and diversity - not the screwed up politicians and terminator governor.

Maybe tomorrow is the day. As for dh and fishing and last nights dinner Twisted Evil

As I said, go out for a nice dinner with a friend and leave sandwiches or something equally boring. As for tomorrow's "ride" and treat of mowing the grass - have him drop you off at a mall for a movie or just to window shop or something. Tell him no and take the dogs for a great hike somewhere - or buy a good book and go for a picnic with the dogs. Something to treat yourself.

You are doing great - I know 133 is tough for you but you are right - it is way better than 139. Take care of yourself. You deserve it. We would all fail without your help. We need you. If I was there we would come treat you.

Kage

Tril · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:14 am Post subject:

Wt 134 again. I suppose that's success since I didn't gain over the weekend! LOL

Tril

kage · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:02 pm Post subject:

Better than me and good for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tril · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:18 pm Post subject:

Yesterday was much better than Saturday... and even better than I thought it might turn out. Dh helped me A LOT on Sunday to get ready for the showing. He did all of the vacuuming! He also did the patio. We got out of here an hour early. We stopped a couple times on the way to his dad's place... WalMart, gas/coffee, lunch (which we went to a college campus to eat, that was nice). Together we mowed his dad's lawn and some of his field. He's due back tonight and will be SO surprised to find it done. He had surgery a few weeks ago and shouldn't be doing anything that physical yet... but we know he would anyway. It's good we did it. Afterward, on the way home, we stopped at three veggie stands and a seafood truck. We got 7 lobsters for $30. They were the last she had and wanted to get rid of them so she could go home. We were going to buy 4 anyway... now I have lobster leftover for me this week. Smile

We got home around 5PM. We grabbed a shower and started dinner (and a bottle of wine). It was nice... we sat outside, drank wine, talked and watched the lobsters cook. Dinner was 2 lobsters with butter and cauliflower salad. YUMMO as Rachel Ray would say. Then dh did most of the dishes!!! I think he was feeling bad about Saturday. When he got home Sat I asked him how the fishin' was... slow he said... it was pretty boring. To which I said, "Not as boring as staying home alone." Then I changed the subject. heh heh heh

So here I am again... home alone with nuthin' to do and nowhere to go. Sigh.....................................

batlou · Senior Member Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 593

Regarding your most recent success, as always you pulled it together quickly. Not that I expected anything different. 7 crustations for 30 bucks!!! I am so jealous, I never eat lobster because it's just to expensive and I am too cheap. Trivia: Did you know that Louisville, KY is the largest inland distributer of fresh lobster in the world?

How did the showing go?

Tril · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:19 am Post subject:

Our agent called me this afternoon... said the people "loved the house" but they really want a shower in the master bath. We just have a deep jacuzzi tub in there. There's a bathroom outside our bedroom with a shower in it, not 5 feet from our bedroom. Rolling Eyes

Oh well. The agent asked me to get a couple of quotes to see how much it would cost to get a shower put in that tub. DH about had a fit when I told him. But this is the third time that no shower has been the only objection. Rolling Eyes

I'm getting the quotes. When dh got "testy" about it I hung up on him and didn't answer the phone when he called twice tonight. I'm sick of being the one who's doing everything to sell this house... and then to get criticized for how I'm doing it... well, that's not going over very well. I told him I'd be MORE than happy to step aside and let HIM talk to the agent, etc. Yeah, the stress is getting to me. LOL

On a happier note, my youngest son just called to say hi to his mom. Awwwww. He's coming home at the end of the month... says he's homesick. Awwwwww. I miss him a lot, too. Sad

He saw Offspring in concert this weekend... his first concert and he loved it.

Guess I'll call it a night...

Tril

Tril · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:23 am Post subject:

I have a new "get stuck number" and it's name is 134. LOL

Come ON body... give it up already!!!!!

Tril

kage · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:29 pm Post subject:

Sorry you are stuck and stressed - the stress is probably why you are stalled. Stress is a killer. I think it is a good idea just to find out how much it would cost to put in a shower.
What is on the agenda for today? We are going to music in the morning and swimming in the afternoon.

I hope you have a good day. It is sweet that younger ds called - is he in school for the summer? How far away is he?

Kage

cheeseface · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:44 pm Post subject:

I wouldn't put in a shower its just an excuse as they were probably time wasters, who couldn't afford it 'cup of tea' viewers as they are known in the UK who just want a nosey round your house with not much else to do.

Do you have part exchange schemes in the states they have helped us enormously my first house bought in 1988 was very small but doubled in price due to the markets and we traded it in against a bigger new property leaving the builders to sell it.

We did the same from a 3 bed property to our current one in 1995.You take the hit as they give you a price 4-5 grand less than if you sell privately but you have no hassle from clients and you dont pay estate agents.

However the downside is it only works upgrading no good down sizing which I suppose is what you want to do.

Tell you what I will do you a straight swap deal or no deal?

Cool

Tril · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:47 pm Post subject:

Funny.... I just came online after letting a plumber out and found your message! I called one in for a quote. 6 to 8 THOUSAND dollars. Uh, can you say... take a bath?!? LOL

DS lives 2 hours south of us. He's got an apartment and is going to school there... not this summer, though. He's working... or playing... I don't know and I don't care. Whatever it is, he's learning to take care of himself and that's all good.

I got an email from ds#1 and they're on their way back to Maine. Tomorrow they leave for Memphis. Uh, can you say Pinot Grigio??? LOL

Funny, with all of this going on I'm surprisingly calm today. I think I've reached a point where I just don't care. I don't care if people want a shower, I don't care if this house sells, I don't care if I weigh 134 the rest of my life, I just... don't... care. Not sad about it, either. I'd have to care to feel anything. I'm just like... whatEVER. Rolling Eyes

Tril

kage · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:57 pm Post subject:

I just snickered when I read your post on my thread - I am still snickering. YOU ARE STRESSED OUT!

Want to come to CA and visit me and the littles? No stress here - uh right, then you could be party to my "showing the house" stress and the screaming littles stress and the my freaking out about weight stress.

We will get through this. I have been there with the I don't care stuff before. It sounds like a way to sort of shut down and give your mind a break. You do what you have to do to get through.

Where the heck is everybody on this forum? Did everyone get to go on a fun vacation and leave me home? Come back Helen and LL and Tracy, we need you.

I am starting to call you, Bat and myself the three stooges in my mind Laughing

Thank god for you guys.

Tril · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 3:53 pm Post subject:

I'd love to come visit... but only if you promise multiple days of hedonistic behavior while I'm there. Wink

Tril... am I Larry, Curly or Moe??

kage · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 3:59 pm Post subject:

snickering loudly - my littles are looking at me like I am crazy.

who do you want to be? you go first.

Tril · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:06 pm Post subject:

Geez.... I really don't think I want to be any of them!!! LOL But I can see the similarity, except it's not wine...

batlou · Senior Member Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 593

Hah, when I was in High School some friends and I all took jobs at Steak -N- Shake. Because we acted like goofs most of the time one of the more seasoned waitresses had name tags made for each of us as The Three Stooges...only we had four. I was Curly and the others were Moe, Larry and we even had a Shimp. Good Times, thanks for the flashback as it made me smile.

Tril · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:37 pm Post subject:

LOL... then YOU get to be Curly again. I'll be Moe, I like his hair better. Kinda.

Tril · Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:05 am Post subject:

Had an interesting afternoon/evening yesterday. DS and gf arrived back in Maine and texted me from on the road. They had "medical insurance" questions for DS. Seems he managed to twist an ankle on Sunday... and didn't want to go get it xrayed. The gf was texting me... she knew I'd "make" him go. I pointed out that he was driving to Memphis (today) and it wouldn't be very smart to head out on that trip not knowing if it was broken or if there were bone chips floating around in there. He couldn't walk. They had to get a wheelchair at the airport. For a 22 yo man who has never been sick/hurt in his life to accept a wheelchair I thought it really might be broken... I told him we'd pay for it and he said okay. NOT broken, NOT chipped, ligaments ripped but NOT torn. Whew! Well all of this took time, of course, and right here near me (before they went to her mom's house to pack). They called me to tell me the news and ask about the prescription plan. They were on their way to grab some dinner... oh... well... and FINALLY he says, "Do you want to meet us there?" OMG... YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Smile

They had a friend with them (she came to help them pack). It was great. I didn't think I'd see them since they weren't going to be here 24 hour before hitting the road. Smile

It was hard saying goodbye AGAIN and I howled all the way home... but it was worth it. Really worth it. I kept it together until they drove off. Wow, that's hard stuff. What got me was the extra hugs and my son near tears. He and I were estranged for about 6 months two years ago and neither of us liked it at all. He's a mama's boy... he's my firstborn. Well, I'm crying again, damn it. LOL Sigh... what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, right??? I'm gonna be one strong woman, that's for sure.

Wt this morning: 133! Yeah me. Now to sail on past this stupid number. I don't plan to spend 5 days here like I did 134. LOL

Not sure what today will hold, but I think it will be important to get out of the house. I can't sit here and "think". This is when I wish I lived near a beach... a long, long beach.

Tril

kage · Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:21 pm Post subject:

I am so glad you got to 133 AND got to be with ds and gf even if he was hurt. I know you are gonna miss him. If you want to talk I am a thread, email, fb message away.

How far from the beach do you live - a long walk is just what the Dr. ordered. Hope you day is going well.

Kage

Tril · Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:05 pm Post subject:

Well, the beach sounded so good I called up my FIL and asked if I could take the dogs down to his camp for the day. So the dogs and I took a road trip... and spent less than an hour on his beach. The mosquitoes about carried us away. The dogs didn't mind, but it wasn't so much fun for me in jeans, shoes, socks and my polar fleece zipped up around my neck. LOL They were vicious. I gave up... took a VERY round about way home (3 hours instead of 1!!!). It was definitely a road trip... I took roads I'd never been on. It was kinda fun, until I came around a corner and almost took out a whole bunch of goats. Yes, GOATS. Milking goats by the looks... all in the road. LOL All in all, it was a good way to spend the day. Tomorrow I'm going to spend the day with my pseudo-stepdaughter. Our friend is divorced... his daughter is like a daughter to me. Whenever we go anywhere together she and I are always the only "girls". She's a good kid... 18 but still a kid to me. LOL It will be nice to spend the day together. I think we'll start with b'fast out... and go from there. It will be good for both of us.

Tril

tracyred · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:26 am Post subject:

GOATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how hilarious!!!!!!!

ah, sounds like a great road trip, minus the mozzies (what they call them here in australia) - i ove road trips!!!...

well done on conquering 134 (you SOB, 134!!)!! you did it!!! hooray!!!

hope you had a good time with p-s-d and glad you had some time with ds and gf...sounds like a nice kid Smile

(well done on that too!)

hey - you could join a book club! (do you read?) Smile

okay, no more suggestions, i promise...meanwhile i could follow my own advice !!! i am joining a bible study next term (in a week or 2 - school here goes for: 10 or so weeks on, 2 weeks off, and so on til christmas, when it's summer holidays for 6 weeks...sounds weird, i know) - so there's 4 terms. it's a womens' study, so i can't wait!

Tril · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:44 pm Post subject:

Yes... goats. The dogs didn't know what they were... they barked, they wimpered, they growl, they whined. It was like, "Let me out, no don't, let's play, let's not, let's fight, don't stop..." Very comical.

Tracy... keep making suggestions, please. It helps!!! A book club. Hmmm. I haven't read a book in years. They just can't keep my attention any more. I get them from the library and they just gather dust and overdue fees. I'm not one for "women's studies"... and absolutely not bible studies. I'm not much of a feminist, either... can't take myself that seriously. lol I'll certainly stand up for myself, and encourage the next woman to do the same, but... but that's more about being an individual, not a woman. I like being a housewife and I don't need any woman telling me it's demeaning and I need a "career". See? I can stick up for myself. LOL That's why I shy away from women's groups.

Okay... good news of the day...

Wt this morning: 132.5!!!! Only ONE DAY at 133!!! Smile

I hate that number. Smile

Tril

kage · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:30 pm Post subject:

Yeah for 132.5. The road trip sounds awesome!!!!!!! I love those kinds of trips. How about some kind of Big Sister organization? Maybe not since you wouldn't want to get attached to a little kid and then move. Goats - funny! We had a goat growing up named Oliver - he used to sit in our lap to get his bottle then he weighed 80 pounds and he still wanted to sit in our lap - he was so sweet. You need to come here - there are hundreds of miles of beaches to walk and no mosquito's most of the time with the marine layer and the offshore breeze.

Have a good time with your pseudo daughter today. It sounds fun.

kage

tracyred · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:11 pm Post subject:

no, no not a womens' study!! (for me either i mean!) - just that it's a womens' bible-study, so i'll maybe meet someone who can come to my table for coffee - (the study is on monday mornings, so theoretically, it's for non-working mothers...and there's babysitting, so theoretically, there's mothers my age too! although, i don't care about hanging out with older women - would love ANYONE! Smile

i'm happy to be a housewife too!!! only thinking of working parttime when both kiddies are in school becasue the cost of living in this country is insane
example:
coffee and muffin: $7.50 at least. (this is why i want someone to come to ME and have coffee at my house! Smile

and mortgages are wild too - have a look at real estate in sydney for some wild prices!!! Smile

- luckily, we've aid off quite a bit, but still have lots to go, and we only live in a townhouse......

man, i'd love a basement! (no basements here; too wet)
sigh

but i'm thinking i'll do home care for 15 hours a week (maybe 10) - just to make enough for the occasional trip back home to canada Smile

i live in sydney australia, so we're 17 hours ahead of maine (or 15, depending on whether it's daylight savings), and CA is 5 or 7 hours ahead,but the day before, if you understand that? that's how i calculate it when calling friends in WA Smile

tracyred · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:12 pm Post subject:

here's one more suggestion i though of this morning:

get on to a community online forum, and start your own "new empty-nesters" coffee time in a local spot. my bro met his wife in a community chat room - they all would meet for lots of things like bowling etc.....

merlot · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:40 am Post subject:

Tril - we've met on other threads, but I'm here to say "HI" to you.

I appreciate all the sensible and well-researched comments you have for others.

A word about sciatica ... Back in the 80's I was totally bedridden with the damned thing for two-weeks ... the sciatic nerve was so inflamed and Kaiser gave me pain killers and muscle relaxers...pretty standard. I couldn't walk or barely sit for any length of time. When it happened again, some 10 years later, my new boss' wife suggested a chiropractor. I scoffed, as I was raised to believe they were charlatans and quacks.

I finally, in the greatest pain, visited their chiropractor. He didn't take tons of x-rays to inflate his fee (I had my Kaiser X-rays sent over), he just did one quick "oooomph" and my leg, which I could barely move, was mobile again. I was astonished. Truly. I could raise it and drop it over the other leg...something I could not do one minute earlier. The pain disappeared, and I was well.

Back then, insurance didn't cover this so it was all "out-of-pocket" but today, many insurances cover such chiropractic procedures.

I have never had a recurrence. I moved away but never had a problem since, so I must say, it worked, it worked IMMEDIATELY, but the thing is, I STILL don't believe in most chiropractic practitioners because some claim they cure cancer, etc. and I am NOT a believer they do! I guess you have to talk to people you trust, as I did, to even consider seeing one. IF you can find one you might trust, I'd recommend it. [Sorry if I offend any other folks who believe ALL of them are good!]

Just sharing my skeptical experience with you, and hoping you never have to go there again, as I know how truly awful it is!

Toni