TexasFire

Okay, we all know that "soon" never comes. I'm putting on my cold weather bike clothes and going for a ride right this second while I am thinking about it. Put me down for an hour!

Oh boy. No workout Thursday, Friday, Saturday or today. Gym is closed tomorrow and the next day, of course. Gotta get on my bike and get out the dumbells soon.

Oh, Jess...I am so sorry for your loss. So sorry. Bringing tears to my eyes. You are in my prayers this morning.

I am so glad that I'm not the only one who sucks at getting to the post office! Though I did get mine in the mail yesterday...finally...I doubt it will be on time.

Oh my...I didn't realize it was a wound. I'm so sorry! On the flipping...I didn't know "jack" until I started with my first house. I have a handyman who taught me so much! He is such a perfectionist, like me, and is the ONLY person I will allow to work on my personal home. I learned so much this year. Actually, I hate to call him a handyman...he's a remodeling GOD!

I FOUND IT! I'M NOT CRAZY AFTER ALL! (Well, at least regarding this one instance...)

Thanks, J...yeah, it's pretty hard with him gone all the time...he's my best friend of almost 25 years. But I get into a pattern with life in general and deal with it. Now the thought of that getting all twisted with the unknown of a new company, that's tough. The oil business is so volatile and he's in a good place now...dunno about taking a chance on this new opportunity. But it is his decision....he has to do the work and choose what will make him happy day in and day out since he is at it so much. I told him I'll just smile and be supportive, and then chew my nails off when he's not looking! Basically, I guess I am a SAHM. I actually flip houses, but I quit for the year back in August and still have two yet to sell, so I am not interested in taking on another project for a while. I do almost all of the work myself and it is hard work. I rehabbed four houses this year...I think that is enough for one body. Yep, it sounds like I am confused again! LOL I must be thinking of someone else going flying in their front yard.

J - Yeah, I remember BG's story going flying off the bike, but I thought you went down in your front yard not too long ago? Tripped over something? Maybe I'm "mis-remembering"! Took me a sec to figure out what PS was...DUH me! I have been thinking about it lately, but for purely vain reasons. Losing the weight is making my tummy all puckered, but not enough that insurance would ever even consider it, and it may still recover enough. But I'm looking into a mini-tuck and a boob job. Trying to find cost info, but it is being elusive thus far. And now hubby just texted me that he is considering another position with another company! ARGH! I hate it when my apple cart gets upset! (I'm SUCH a true Taurus.) I don't have all the info yet, though. He makes insane money with great benefits, but he was gone 261 days last year working offshore. Money is not worth it, to be certain. I'm anxious to hear what this is all about. I don't do anxious well. Crap.

J - Hearing about your being sore reminded me of when you took flying lessons in your front yard not too long ago! I can't recall exactly what the circumstances were...remind me? I just know that it was pretty darn funny after we knew you were okay!

The coffee shop covers are cool...I hope they turn out to be the right ones for you. My bike is a Specialized Dolce.

B - Yeah, I love that store! I see why you would expect a hole in the wall because of the shopping center, but as you saw, it's a fantastic store. I was actually there last night, as well. Looking at aerobars, and can't figure out how they could work on my bike. I actually walked out of there for the first time without making a purchase! That is a miracle for me! And Pet-O-Rama is pretty cool, too...my kids love going in there.

Oh, me too, HP! To my person: please forgive my lateness and know that I heart you even if I'm late with SS!

Hey, all! Glad to hear that everyone is still going strong, even with the colds and sore muscles and the like. That goes for me, too...I'm SO tired, but I can't miss the gym! Worked out for an hour and a half on biceps/triceps. Really pushing hard these days, and putting on a little weight because of it...I want muscle, but I hate that it weighs more. Still waiting to see how things pan out with the scale at the end of the week. Happy Thursday tomorrow to everyone!

Wow, you look GREAT O2B! I can really see a difference all over, but especially in your pretty face!

That's great! Flower Mound is just a few minutes down the highway from me. In fact, I will be having Christmas there on Saturday with extended family. I would love to have EVERYONE here! I am so "I am woman, hear me ROAR" by nature, but when it comes to entertaining I turn into "Suzie Homemaker" and want everyone to be taken care of and have a great time in my home. SO FUN!

Our parties have been that big...in fact there are quite a few partiers on my block! But after thinking about it, I realized there just aren't that many folks on the threads! DUH me! We will still get it going, though! I think it would be a blast to meet everyone!

Yeah, I know. I've never seen her teach a class...I would hope she would be peppy. But the true person that I see every day sits behind the desk, never smiling, talks in a monotone, acts holier-than-thou...so if she was peppy in a class I was taking, it would piss me off because I would know she's a big fake. (Uh-oh...are my cat claws showing? :omg:) I agree with you, JM...I feel so good when I work out. Makes me all happy and wanting more and more!

I sure will! Big BBQ at my house next summer! Swimming, biking along the Trinity River, chickens on fire on the grill (see other thread to know what that means! lol)...tons of folks and fun! In fact, if this really goes down, I will likely get a permit to close my street off for the party! Here's the other thread: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f81/has-anyone-taken-up-bycyling-35343/

Hey, don't start listening to me NOW! LOL I know, I know, I know...and I SO can't talk...your gift and my Secret Santa for the other thread is going in the mail tomorrow...I'm SO behind!

Quote: Originally Posted by Suzzzie. I WILL DO PICS THIS WEEKEND AT THE LATEST!!!!!!!!!! Hmmm...you of all people know that I am not a patient lady! <Holding breath, stomping feet and making bratty faces. LOL> Can't wait to see your pics!

Way to go, Jess! I hear Zumba is fun. I would take that, but the chick who teaches it is not my favorite person...I cannot stand to be around people who are always gloomy and negative, and she is. (And to think she is a personal trainer! Lord, she'd train me into opening a vein after much of her attitude.) But I digress... I'm so glad you are rockin' the cardio! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today was 180 crunches and an hour and a half on shoulders. We were supposed to to legs tomorrow, but I really want to do biceps/triceps, and my partner agreed, so I'm looking forward to that.

Hey, B! Did you pick up your yellow lollipops yesterday in Bedford?

Yep. Saying that I am sore is like saying the Grand Canyon is a pothole. Oh, my aching chi-chi's!

For shame...For shame...For shame... For depriving us of your lovely pics!

Okay, folks! I know this is like asking a fellow junkie to hold my stash so I won't get high again, but here goes: I could be faster... I could reduce my wind resistance... I could increase my distance comfort (most important).... Do I want aerobars? I think I might... <Shit...more toys! Err, umm..."TOOLS">