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[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.

[Offthegrid]

X, too bad you can't make The Great Turkey Torturefeast ... er, I mean 3-hour Black Friday spinning class. Sorry you have to work; bummer. Not sure I can do the entire class. My longest ride in recent months has been 2:20. I plan to take frequent breaks and see if I can just finish, but if not, no big deal. AG is going to help me out with the stem. We'll see how the crank replacement discussion goes.

BMo3: 8 pounds in a day? Wow. But I do really need to nip this thing in the bud. And it's totally not just about the scale saying I weigh more -- I can feel the difference in my body, too. I ate well last night and today, though, so I'm headed back in the right direction.

For Thanksgiving, my goal is just not to go overboard with the snacking. It's tough because at my grandmother's house there will be at least 8-10 different desserts -- no one loves pumpkin pie as much as I do -- as well as chips, pretzels, M&Ms, cheese balls, etc. etc. sitting out all day. Oh, and lebanon and cream cheese rolls, a family tradition. Yummy. *drools*

But if I can keep the snacking in check and stick mainly with baby carrots, I'll be fine.

Knot: Tough break about the phone. Only 5 months? Isn't it under some sort of warranty?

[chickwhorips]

good thing about living in the bush: don't really celebrate holidays so don't over eat.

bad thing about living in the bush: miss celebrating holidays and trying not to over eat.

[Trek420]

KnottedYet "It is really fun to watch TV "with" someone when you're on the phone together."

yes it is

Sorry about the cell phone thing and overheating? That's bad.

I don't know how butch my phones are but I've had good luck with Nokia. They seem well made I still have my first one (I just renew the plan, get new phone, keep the old one because if phone breaks just pop in the chip and voila. I'm bad, I don't carry the insurance).

My Samsung worked well till the keys wore out

Motorolas seems to fall apart on the dot at a year.

If I had to get another phone mid contract the best deals seem to be either online on your carriers site or at the box stores Circuit City is pretty good.

[mtbdarby]

OTG - 3 hour spin class?? That just sounds crazy. I'd rather battle the cold and be outside. Sweaty stale gym air is my idea of torture.

BM03 - **gentle hugs** girl. Hope you're feeling better soon. I don't know how you handle it.

CWR - it's the crazy family stuff that makes a holiday for me Mom's dressing is good too, don't get me wrong. Our holidays haven't been the same since my grandparents passed. Mom still struggles and you can feel that pain. That's what old fashions and Manhattans are for!

Salsa - good to hear your mom is doing better. That's gotta make you feel better.

Knot - take X in with you to complain about the phone. I hear she does this neat trick with her hands around their necks, pinned against the wall, feet off the floor thing. I think it would work for you

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Gotta get a few last minute cases done before the kids arrive for T-day. Gonna make my special request 2 roast chicken feast.
All you girls have a great thanksgiving, you hear me?
Let's all be thankful for the things we have. Life can be tough and with painful challenges and overwhelming obstacles. That is when we must remember that we have food, a warm dwelling, friends, and loved ones. So many people on our planet actually have NONE of these things. It's hard to imagine their suffering.
Thanksgiving good wishes and love to all the good women on TE!

[mimitabby]

good grief!! talk about over eating!! the two other women in the department have taken it upon themselves to feed the masses. we have cookies, crackerss, cheese, Venison jerky, smoked salmon, apple slices!!!

there's A LOT of it too.

[chickwhorips]

mmmmm...... venison jerkey... my favorite.