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[crazycanuck]

Yes, these chickies do gab alot don't they!!! Something in the water?

I'm sitting here wondering about my new Polar cycling hrm/cadence computer. The cadence part doesn't seem to work but we have the sensor in the right place. I saw a thread about it but thought i might ask you ladies.

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[Offthegrid]

CC: Which heart rate model did you get? Can you wear it on your wrist, too, or does it stay on the bike? Let me know how that works out. I'm still on the fence about which model to get. I should make up my mind soon because the big paycheck comes in 2 days! Although I suspect my new crank and stem will eat up a good portion of it.

Bikingmom: I actually had $21,000 in debt after college (student loan and a used car). I worked two jobs for a while and did the Dave Ramsey thing until I paid off my last debt Sept. 1.

Update on me: Well, my trainer kicked my butt anyway. And I felt so sluggish and yucky because of gaining some weight back. I could really feel it.

He said some encouraging things, but basically something in my head just said, "What the heck are you doing? Ruining your dreams for some donuts? Not smart."

So, back to eating healthier. Somehow I suspect I won't be able to relose the extra pounds as quickly as I regained them. Doesn't seem fair, does it?

I bet I'm not going to have anything to do at work today. No one is here. The time goes soooooo slowly when there's absolutely nothing to do. I should have brought my iPod, but I forgot it.

[salsabike]

1. The inner voice Lise mentioned never lies...

2. Happy early Thanksgiving from Albany NY, where I'm with my mom for the holiday. She is doing well in subacute rehab now, will probably go to assisted living in month or so. She is feeling so much better that she is starting to kick *** and take names at the nursing home where she's doing the rehab. It's very funny.

[KnottedYet]

Inner voice test question:

A friend of mine once told me her "test question" for relationships. I've always liked it. "Is your world larger or smaller with this person in it?"

My problem has always been that I think "well, it could get better later" and stick around much longer than I should. If it wasn't that good before, and isn't that good now, it probably won't be so good later, either.

Not that I'm giving advice! I'm just pondering out loud with my first cup of coffee.

[mtbdarby]

Inner voice test question:

A friend of mine once told me her "test question" for relationships. I've always liked it. "Is your world larger or smaller with this person in it?"

My problem has always been that I think "well, it could get better later" and stick around much longer than I should. If it wasn't that good before, and isn't that good now, it probably won't be so good later, either.

Not that I'm giving advice! I'm just pondering out loud with my first cup of coffee.

Knot, that's an awesome question to ask! I'm gonna start using it if you don't mind.

The literacy fair was alright. Too structured for me and a very high energy child! They had 3 20 minute work stations and they had to sit and listen and/or draw at each. Very hard for my little guy. I was wiped out at the end of it and then he had to cry and throw a fit when it was time to go. Ugh.

My friend Scott (the pilot guy with the heart valve problem) is gonna be within a hour or so of me today. But I can't find a sitter for my little guy so I can go see him. He's having his heart surgery on the 29th, so if you could start praying for him I would appreciate it. I'm hoping I can take my little guy down to go see him or see him this weekend, either way, I'd like to give him a hug before his surgery. He's only 43 - it just blows me away. And the FFA will be grounding him for 6 months because of it and then he has to go through a bunch of tests to get his license back.

Off to work, yippee!

[mimitabby]

1. The inner voice Lise mentioned never lies...

2. Happy early Thanksgiving from Albany NY, where I'm with my mom for the holiday. She is doing well in subacute rehab now, will probably go to assisted living in month or so. She is feeling so much better that she is starting to kick *** and take names at the nursing home where she's doing the rehab. It's very funny.

happy txgiving Salsa I am glad to hear your mom is doing better. It's nice that she's taking charge again.

Knot, sorry about the bowl. every time something like that happens to me I go on a big inner arguement about being attached to inanimate objects, etc.. Going to catholic school as a kid really screwed me up.
That's an interesting test question. and you can't answer it too fast.
In some ways, I have less freedom with DH around but in others, he has opened up some seriously HUGE doors..

All of you guys worrying about weight, just remember tomorrow PORTION size.
eat tiny bits of everything.

[Xrayted]

quick post...
OTG - keep up the good work. you can have little backslides and still be ok. have fun at the 3hr spin on friday! i can't go, have to work. you two ride twice as hard for me, ok? after everything calms down, dinner and hot tub party at my house for the PA girls. AG is going on vacation soon so we'll figure it out after that. get that bike taken care of too. AG has a good shop and they'll treat you right.
congrats on no debt! very nice. i don't have any student loans. couldn't get grants either. had to pay every last cent myself. paid as i went. a bit impoverishing. would still do it again, only sooner. got a little CC debt yet that is just about gone. of course, with bike stuff, vacation, x-mas gifts... it never ends.

Salsa - so glad to hear your Mom is getting the old spit and vinegar back. it's good for the body and soul.

Kit - Hmmm, i guess we said it all last night, huh? BTW, how's your head this morning? Mine's just fine.

CWR - nice of you to join us for a chat. very fun. yer gonna need to start drinking earlier hon so you can keep up. stash a bottle at work maybe.

Lise - hope you get to spend some time with J. for the holiday. i'm so happy for you both.

Ladies - very good relationship comments and advice. (for all of us) thanks. much appreciated.

well, ran out of time. see ya all later! be safe.

[KnottedYet]

Phone trouble.

My cell is giving me shocks when I touch it, and it doesn't recieve calls. Won't hold a charge very long, either. (probably cuz it's pumping all the electricity into my hand instead of the phone)

Obviously I'm gonna have to break down and buy a new phone one of these days. Anybody know of a "bombproof" trimodal cell phone? The kind that is tough as nails? I've had this one about 5 months.

I don't need a camera phone or an MP3 player phone. I just need a plain ol' super-sturdy trimodal phone. Damp-proof, drop-proof, Knot-proof. "Ugly as sin and tough as old leather."

Yup, I need me a butch cowboy phone. (One that works with Verizon... the "can you hear me now? Damm..." company)

[Bikingmomof3]

I am just checking in to say I am alive-it has been a very bad 14 1/2 hours (not that I am counting) and not getting better with meds.

Knot-I am sorry about the bowl. I loved Finland. I wish I would have bought something other than a warm jacket for living in the USSR.
It is fun watching TV with someone via the phone, sorry you two were not together. Oh yes, get a new phone. Mine is ano frills phone and has gone on numerous trips with the boys and still keeps on working. It was one of the free phones with plan.

OTG-slip ups are going to happen, it is best to make peace with them early on or you will drive yourself crazy. Been there, trust me. You are doing fantastic. Oh, just for you, I pulled out the scale (I despise scales). In one day I weighed 6-8 pounds more, depending on the time of day. The morning was cool, later add 6 pounds, later back to cool, later added 2 more for and 8 pound gain. Scales are crazy, evil things. Clothing and measurements, those I like.

Congrats on succeding with Dave Ramsey. he has a great approach. If debt would stop piling up, I may get caught up. I came out of school with +$70,000 in student loan debt. I am on the "to death" payment plan. A house did not help, all the repairs. $17,000 in orthodontics. The list goes on.
Again, be very happy you do not have debt and be proud.

About HRM-I want the Polar RS200SD. I have read awesome things about this model: Polar S625x it does the same as what I want, but also has an added cycling computer, which I do not need.

Kit and X and CWR-glad you all had a lovely chat last night.

Salsa-I am pleased to hear of your mom's progress. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Lise-Have a great first Thanksgiving with J.

Dar-your friend will be in my prayers. Keep us updated.

DD-congrats on getting caught up.

I know I am missing a lot, but I need more medication, ice packs, heating pad, and my pillow.

I hope to be back on today or tomorrow.

If not, I hope everyone has a very happy Thanksgiving!

[chickwhorips]

knot i like that question, but don't like the answer i had with it. i need to keep that in mind for future also. sorry about things breaking and shocking you. you must have some force around you. can you heal me?

salsa glad your mum is doing better. happy turkey day to you too.

X and kit yes it was fun. glad my head isn't hurting this morning.

OTG i know how it is, slip-ups happen, trust me i know. try not to beat yourself up about it.

BM3 take care of yourself. get some rest. TD will be here when you feel better.