Hello dear warriors,

How are you doing today?

Dear grandkiddies left around 3:15 yesterday! I walked magnum and fell asleep woke up just in time for work! Lordy I was tired. Today just work and the husky coming by. So getting things to do done and chilling! I actually got the grandkiddies Saturday morning DD water heater was leaking so no hot water!
Jo... what a perfect holiday vacation with your Dd’s ! They do have the fur babies and camping places are perfect for the big doggies!
Karen... I feel the same about holidays I Luv then for the joy I see on my grandkiddies face when they get what they wish for Xmas. When they get older it will diminish!
Have a marvelous Monday and take care of yourself!

Happy Monday, Warriors!

Hope all is well and wishing you a totally spectacular day in every way possible!

Stay WARRIOR Strong!

Carb-Free Food for Thought:
EAT for the body you WANT, NOT the body you HAVE!
~ unknown
Onward and ↓ DOWNWARD, WARRIORS! We've GOT THIS! Woot! Woot!

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Weekly Maintenance Update: 3 years, 9 months, 2 weeks and counting... Wt = 115 lbs

My Baby Sweater Making Adventure continues...

"Camouflage" Baby Sweater (finished 21 November 2017)

“Off-White” & “Orchard” stripes Baby Sweater (finished 23 November 2017)

Working on another one that is in "Denim" colored yarn with "Goldenrod" stripes...

I took today off to just chil-lax and finished a few chores around the house! I've got the sick days to either use or lose before I put in my retirement papers. They will only pay us for "30" sick days and I have over 60...

Berni: Imma doing great, hope you're doing the same! OMG, leakin' water heater! What a mess and expense! I remember when that happened to me a few days before Christmas several years ago or was it just last year?? errr...whatever!

Wow, you must've been bone tired to have slept so long, you really needed it!
They their Minnie Winnie and totally for the reason you stated, they can bring their furbabies with them anywhere! Camp grounds are pet friendly for sure!

My girls have the most adorable friendly dogs ever. The eldest and her DH have 4 dogs they've rescued and my youngest has the German Shepard mix that she rescued...Sad but true!

Hello dear warriors,

How is everyone doing today?

Yesterday was beautiful in the Midwest high 60’s. Got all my things to do done! I also got my Xmas decorations up! Took a long walk on the trails with the furbabbies!

Jo...DD trailer set up is really nice! Luved looking at the pictures! 4 furbabbies they good ! All rescues that is awesome 😎!
Jo congrats on another fantastic maintenance milestone!

Karen... how is everything going for you! Is mom still with you?
Your New Years beach 🏖 vacation sounds fabulous!
De... I do luv when I am not on duty with the grandkiddies and can just play with them let mom and dad enforce the rules! Those are the best times!

Have a terrific Tuesday warriors and take care of yourself!

Happy Tuesday, Warriors!

Hope this finds all of you doing well! Take some time today to just chil-lax to take care of YOU b/c you're WORTH IT!

Stay WARRIOR Strong!

Carb-Free Food for Thought:
Repeat after me: I can DO THIS!!
~ unknown
Onward and ↓ DOWNWARD, WARRIORS! We've GOT THIS! Woot! Woot!

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Back to school today! I can't complain, I had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break!

And then, 16 days of school left before Winter Break and 14 days off!

Berni: Imma doing super duper terrific! Thanks for asking, hope you are doing the same! Sounds like you had a busy/productive Monday!

We're gonna be in the mid-60s with the rest of the week too! The Minnie Winnie is really cute! They make a smaller one than that called a "Micro Minnie" that my youngest is thinking about getting since it's the perfect size for her and her furbaby. Thanks my friend!

You're gonna be celebrating your 2nd Maintenance Atkins-versary next Thursday!

Lemme be the first to say: HUGE HUGE Congrats on that, my dear friend! Woot! Woot! Thanks and you too!

De:
Hope you're doing well!

Karen:
Where the heck are you, girlie??? So unlike you to NOT post daily on here! Hope everything is going well on your end!

Glad you are enjoying the walks with the doggies still Bernie!
Do all ya can til the big chill sets in and ya freeze out there LOL
Mom gone, took her home. Heading up there tomorrow for visit and a store shop....all good


JO, 14 days off is sweet. I don't think my kiddo is that long, have to check



Fast one guys
shower and out the door for some errands. gotta get'er done early ya know
nothing big here, usual and all good!

have a great day all

Good Morning, hope everyone is doing well!

I got up early this morning to take care of grands. I just have DGD right now, but both later in the day. DGS is at school.

Yesterday was windy and colder after a very nice, perfect weekend.

Jo, you are so talented! Wish I could knit like that! Beautiful. I like your daughter's RV. That's really convenient with dogs, which is why we want to get one. We will start with a smaller one.

Bernie, yes it's so nice to spend time with grandkiddos, especially when I'm not the one in charge! I asked for one day a week babysitting them, will see how that goes!

Karen, any more RV trips coming up for you?

Don't worry if I just post now & then & not every day....not much changes day to day around here. Same stuff different day!

Warrior on....

De, you summed it up for me kinda with same stuff, different day I like that. Yes we are doing 7 days at the beach the day after Christmas. Will cancel if weather is bad but if it is decent we are going just to get away. Will be colder, not my usual beach trip but we just want out and about. Doing New Years eve on Broadway at the Beach which will be nice.


HI ALL
off to mom's today to take her out shopping.
nothing much more doing.
just this and that as usual and kinda just waiting for Christmas to happen and then settle into winter til I can get to hopefully a very very early spring

great day everyone!!

Happy HUMP Day, Warriors!

Wishing each of you a totally kick Azz, BAD Azz 100% OP day b/c it's always a CHOICE!

Stay WARRIOR Strong!

Carb-Free Food for Thought:
If you KEEP GOING, you won’t REGRET it.
If you GIVE UP, you will!
~ unknown
Onward and ↓ DOWNWARD, WARRIORS! We've GOT THIS! Woot! Woot!

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Awww the kiddos were so great yesterday! Many wished me a warm welcome back and said they missed me on Monday... And that's one of the reasons WHY Imma so not ready to retire just yet!

Karen: When's her last day before break? Ours is the 19th (a Tuesday). Then the staff returns on the 3rd (a Wednesday) and the students on the 4th of January.

I don't expect all the kiddos to be there those last two day before break and them returning until Monday, 8 January. Gives the families 23 days off for Winter Break esp for those with families out of state. Which is 95%
or more of our kiddos. KWIM?? Imma glad you still have that trip coming up. Hope the weather is wonderful so you won't have to cancel!Yeah, I want THAT too (early Spring!!!!) & gees, I can't complain b/c our weather has been excellent for this time of the year!

De: I didn't realize you did so much babysitting these days... We had the same weather here... windy and colder than our perfect Thanksgiving Break... but then it is supposed to be Autumn! Thanks, I to knit just for the fun of it...hence the reason I have all these pre-made gifts to give away when the need arises! They paid less than 30K for theirs brand new... I was totally impressed with it and the $$$$ they paid seemed very reasonable for what they have!
Just post as often as you like... You betcha!

Berni:
Hope you're doing well!

Hello dear warriors,

How is everyone doing today ?

Cooler but still sunny out today!

Jo.... Wow that is a great price for the trailer! Do they do a lot of camping in the great southwest? I think my grandkiddies get off the same time as you! I will have to check with DSGF to see when she gets off!
Karen... The beach trip sounds fantastic! I think that is an awesome way to spend Xmas ! My DS got his MRI today see doc on Friday so hopefully we find out surgery date! It would be great if it was before Xmas but when DSGF off from school!

Have a wonderful Wednesday warriors and take care of yourself!
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Hello Warriors...

A little busy today getting stuff done around here. I am not doing a lot of grandkid babysitting, but I asked for my DGD one day a week while DGS is at school. We get some good one on one time. I sometimes take care of them when school is out or parents want a night out, which isn't too often. Not that much like I was doing last year. The pups keep me busy though, too needy!

Christmas is coming up soon, I need to get some shopping and decorating done! I think I will put the tree up either tomorrow or Friday. I like my home decorated for Christmas. 🎄

Happy Friday Eve, Warriors!

Hope all is well and wishing you a totally fab-tastic last day of November! Hard to believe November is fini!

Stay WARRIOR Strong!

Carb-Free Food for Thought:
People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed.

Similarly, when someone is failing, the tendency is to get on a downward spiral that can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

~ Tony Robbins
Onward and ↓ DOWNWARD, WARRIORS! We've GOT THIS! Woot! Woot!

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I can hardly believe it's already Thursday! Wow, this week has blown by, but then being off on Monday makes for a really short school/work week! Winter Break will be here before we know it!

Berni: I thought so too but I really don't know the price of those things...KWIM???Every chance they get! So they are getting their $$$$ worth! I think most everyone will be off around the same time... it's just the way Christmas Day falls this year...I hope everything goes well for your DS and surgery is scheduled around when he wants it so his GF can take care of him!

De: I love that you're doing the one-on-one time with your DGD!

Imma so glad that you're not babysitting like you used to do, I know that was a lot of work and stressed you out!LOL at needy furbabies!Sounds like you're getting into the holiday season, De!

My youngest DD gets full-blown into the Christmas spirit. The oldest DD and I, not so much at all... honestly, me NOT at all!

But seriously, it would be totally different if I had grands around or someone to share it with, since it's just me... it's not worth the time and effort to decorate...

I found the pics of the trailer in your journal JO. Very Sweet! I tell ya the RVs nowadays are just big old homes on wheels I bet they enjoy the heck out of it like we enjoy ours!! very cool!

Bernie, I hope that surgery gets in when ya want it. Between Tday and Xmas is the worst time to get anything scheduled. It is just one of those bad times per year when everything seems booked up fast and tight to get anything handled.

DE, glad to hear tho you are not pushing yourself on the babysitting like you were but one on one time is good with the kiddo! And one is nothing like 2,3,4,5, or 6 of them HA

HI ALL
have work stuff to handle here
no errands and such, just getting things done here today.

hubby ticked. he has to work mandatory overtime tomorrow. So he is off today, has to work tomorrow, and off sat/sun and back to work monday....but he wanted to go to the hunt cabin and now he can't, oh yea he has his fur up on this one LOL well it is what it is.

everyone have a fine day!!

Hello dear warriors?

How is everyone doing today?

I got something the sinus headache 🤕 watery eyes, hot cold, and that wheezing cough! Oh brother ! Just work
And long day babysitting grands! The older two have half day today and December 15th. Lots of movies today I be on the couch !

Karen... you are right trailers are homes with wheels. I luv them though you can bring furbabbies anywhere and do all your cooking! Great way to see America!

Jo... today DS heads to orthopedic specialist for MRI results. Doubtful no surgery but I am praying 🙏!
De... Glad you are getting to spend time with DGD! I do luv my one to one time with toddler Makayla her personality is starting to come out along with likes and dislikes!

Have a fantastic Friday warriors and take care of yourself!

Happy First Day of December, Warriors!

Hope this finds all of you doing well and wishing you a totally fab-tastic Friday in every single way possible!

Stay WARRIOR Strong!

Carb-Free Food for Thought:
Don’t complain about your weight if you are doing NOTHING about it!
~ unknown
Onward and ↓ DOWNWARD, WARRIORS! We've GOT THIS! Woot! Woot!

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Already Friday!

Wow this week went by über fast! Nothing much happenin' this w/e except the normal w/e "to-do" list and just chil-laxin' with the lil Chico dog which is perfect!

Karen: They seem to be enjoying it and take it out as much as they can. They esp love going to the National Parks since the $$$$ to stay is so nice! Have you finally gotten out of the soap business? I know your customers are gonna miss your products! Bummer for Tony! I bet he can't wait to retire and be able to go to his cabin whenever he feels like it!

Berni: Imma doing super duper terrific! Thanks for asking! Awww Imma sorry you are under the weather! Hope you feel better soon. Sounds like an awesome plan to be "couch-ing" it today and let the grands watch movies! Imma hoping he doesn't have to have surgery too b/c that will prolong his recovery. Hey but whatever it takes to get him literally back on his feet and walking normally again, right???Thanks and I hope you find time for just YOU today too!

De:
Hope you're doing well and taking care of YOU!

Bernie sorry you got hit with the crud. I hate the sinus, I live with the sinus LOL but thankfully the good over the counter meds do help with the stupid symptoms a bit. Rest up also when ya can, very important but you are like the energizer bunny and keep going thru it all You show down and enjoy this weekend and recover!!

Glad to hear surgery might not be needed...that is the best and hoping it is that way!!


Jo, so true the state/fed/coe parks are fab prices and quiet and just oh so nice! Where can ya get right on the beach for $35 a night? NO where LOL except at a beach state park But one must LOVE being an RV'er to do it. If you have no interest in the RV style then it means nothing, for those of us who love it, it becomes pure freedom and a home on wheels and your lifestyle as wanted every single minute, no hotel rules ya know or bedbugs from others HAHA

Warning here all...craving alert.

omg hubby got this and that, I have gone out and surrounded by this and that old favs.

the other day I almost lost it totally. I fought like a dog ya know. I tried to come up with every excuse to eat 'just a little' but I knew if I did that, I would eat the world point blank and who knows how long I would be off plan, probably months cause I was ready to go into that insane crazy mode for sure. I knew it. I felt it. I wanted 'out' of having to control myself at all times (yet so days so easy, more of those thank goodness now, and some days tough but doable and controllable)----but the other day I had to battle back to good thoughts. Warrior style thoughts.

I tell ya........every now and then I can put myself into such a state......and then I think.....omg you moron, it is OVER FOOD! What is wrong with you? Life has real reasons to 'get into a state' but food will never be one of them again for you that is how I talked myself down

hey we are warriors but some days ya know...........


All good here
Working on last order of my biz and done done done and more done.
closing down, wow, on the weirdo fence. So tired of all these yrs of biz but now I kinda hate it but am kinda crazy on giving it up but I made my choice. DONE and gonna move forward for sure in good spirit

I hate change. even a change for the good can make me wild for a while in the brain but I want it, done with it and forward and beyond now


great day all