Trip report online

Wow, quite the road trip you've had. Glad you're over the food poisoning, that didn't sound very
nice! DH and I went to Las Vega in February of 2000. We had a great time, even came home with some
money which is more that my father-in-law did. He went with us and took $5000 US which he managed to
blow in 4 days!
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209/186/150 RafL goal 165

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And no, I'm not in a single photos. That's the glory of taking the pictures! I promise that next
time I'll have someone take a picture of
me.

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I love reading your reports, Amberle!
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Okay, the ultra-long trip report and photos are online:
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And no, I'm not in a single photos. That's the glory of taking the pictures! I promise that next
time I'll have someone take a picture of
me.

Amberle3
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get BF to take a shot of you in the new sweater set, Lee
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Okay, the ultra-long trip report and photos are online:
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And no, I'm not in a single photos. That's the glory of taking the pictures! I promise that next
time I'll have someone take a picture of
me.

Amberle3
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Thanks. I always feel like I should be putting in more details, or more pictures, or I remember
stuff afterward that I wanted to include. I have visions of walking around with a tape recorder
making notes.

I do now have an additional (and firm) goal that I HAVE to meet - the wedding dress. DF and I pretty
much set a date for July 2005, and now I have to make sure that I fit the dress. I've had the dress
for years, it pretty much fit when I bought it - it's a size 10. I'm not! Oh well, that's almost a
year and a half to continue working on it. Time to step up the exercise itensity though!

This is also my year to go to the in-law's for Christmas, my mother is coming with me so she's not
spending Christmas alone. Hopefully by then I'll be wearing something outstanding and the MIL will
be completely floored.

When I saw them in May my mother was along then, and both MIL and FIL were concerned about my
mother's health and weight (they hadn't met her before). Now she weighs less than I do, is wearing
clothes I was wearing a few months ago, and although she still can't believe it her calves and
thighs are smaller than mine.

Definitely time to step up the workout!

Our goal is for my MOTHER to be wearing the sweater set that MIL gave me when we go back
in December.

Amberle3

Nathalie W said:

I love reading your reports, Amberle!
--
Nathalie from Belgium
134.1/101.1/minigoal 99.9 Goal 68 Kg
295.6/222.8/minigoal 220.3/Goal 150 pounds RAFL 105.3/101.4/96 Kg
232/222.8/212 lbs

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249/215/205-minigoal/150?
Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03

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Congratulations on setting the date! We're all invited, right? LOL

Linda P

Amberle3 said:

Thanks. I always feel like I should be putting in more details, or more pictures, or I remember
stuff afterward that I wanted to include. I have visions of walking around with a tape recorder
making notes.

I do now have an additional (and firm) goal that I HAVE to meet - the wedding dress. DF and I
pretty much set a date for July 2005, and now I have to make sure that I fit the dress. I've had
the dress for years, it pretty much fit when I bought it - it's a size 10. I'm not! Oh well, that's
almost a year and a half to continue working on it. Time to step up the exercise itensity though!

This is also my year to go to the in-law's for Christmas, my mother is coming with me so she's not
spending Christmas alone. Hopefully by then I'll be wearing something outstanding and the MIL will
be completely floored.

When I saw them in May my mother was along then, and both MIL and FIL were concerned about my
mother's health and weight (they hadn't met her before). Now she weighs less than I do, is wearing
clothes I was wearing a few months ago, and although she still can't believe it her calves and
thighs are smaller than mine.

Definitely time to step up the workout!

Our goal is for my MOTHER to be wearing the sweater set that MIL gave me when we go back in
December.

Amberle3

Nathalie W said:

I love reading your reports, Amberle!
--
Nathalie from Belgium
134.1/101.1/minigoal 99.9 Goal 68 Kg
295.6/222.8/minigoal 220.3/Goal 150 pounds RAFL 105.3/101.4/96 Kg
232/222.8/212 lbs

Oh yeah sure, I'll rent the entire ballroom at the Venetian for the wedding. Should only cost about
$30k or so.

(not!)

Amberle3 (not that I wouldn't love to meet everyone, but we're already having to trim the
guest list!)

Prairie Roots said:

Congratulations on setting the date! We're all invited, right? LOL

Linda P

Amberle3 said:

Thanks. I always feel like I should be putting in more details, or more pictures, or I remember
stuff afterward that I wanted to include. I have visions of walking around with a tape recorder
making notes.

I do now have an additional (and firm) goal that I HAVE to meet - the wedding dress. DF and I
pretty much set a date for July 2005, and now I have to make sure that I fit the dress. I've had
the dress for years, it pretty much fit when I bought it - it's a size 10. I'm not! Oh well,
that's almost a year and a half to continue working on it. Time to step up the exercise itensity
though!

This is also my year to go to the in-law's for Christmas, my mother is coming with me so she's
not spending Christmas alone. Hopefully by then I'll be wearing something outstanding and the MIL
will be completely floored.

When I saw them in May my mother was along then, and both MIL and FIL were concerned about my
mother's health and weight (they hadn't met her before). Now she weighs less than I do, is
wearing clothes I was wearing a few months ago, and although she still can't believe it her
calves and thighs are smaller than mine.

Definitely time to step up the workout!

Our goal is for my MOTHER to be wearing the sweater set that MIL gave me when we go back in
December.

Amberle3

Nathalie W said:

I love reading your reports, Amberle!
--
Nathalie from Belgium
134.1/101.1/minigoal 99.9 Goal 68 Kg
295.6/222.8/minigoal 220.3/Goal 150 pounds RAFL 105.3/101.4/96 Kg
232/222.8/212 lbs

--
Amberle3
249/215/205-minigoal/150?
Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03

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I was already deciding what to pack for a trip to that Las Vegas hotel with the fancy
water fountain!

Amberle3 said:

Oh yeah sure, I'll rent the entire ballroom at the Venetian for the wedding. Should only cost about
$30k or so.

(not!)

Amberle3 (not that I wouldn't love to meet everyone, but we're already having to trim the
guest list!)

Prairie Roots said:

Congratulations on setting the date! We're all invited, right? LOL

Linda P

Amberle3 said:

Thanks. I always feel like I should be putting in more details, or more pictures, or I remember
stuff afterward that I wanted to include. I have visions of walking around with a tape recorder
making notes.

I do now have an additional (and firm) goal that I HAVE to meet - the wedding dress. DF and I
pretty much set a date for July 2005, and now I have to make sure that I fit the dress. I've had
the dress for years, it pretty much fit when I bought it - it's a size 10. I'm not! Oh well,
that's almost a year and a half to continue working on it. Time to step up the exercise itensity
though!

This is also my year to go to the in-law's for Christmas, my mother is coming with me so she's
not spending Christmas alone. Hopefully by then I'll be wearing something outstanding and the
MIL will be completely floored.

When I saw them in May my mother was along then, and both MIL and FIL were concerned about my
mother's health and weight (they hadn't met her before). Now she weighs less than I do, is
wearing clothes I was wearing a few months ago, and although she still can't believe it her
calves and thighs are smaller than mine.

Definitely time to step up the workout!

Our goal is for my MOTHER to be wearing the sweater set that MIL gave me when we go back in
December.

Amberle3

Nathalie W wrote:
>
> I love reading your reports, Amberle!
> --
> Nathalie from Belgium
> 134.1/101.1/minigoal 99.9 Goal 68 Kg
> 295.6/222.8/minigoal 220.3/Goal 150 pounds RAFL 105.3/101.4/96 Kg
> 232/222.8/212 lbs

Linda P
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Quoted message said:

Thanks. I always feel like I should be putting in more details, or more pictures, or I remember
stuff afterward that I wanted to include. I have visions of walking around with a tape recorder
making notes.

I know what you mean. I tend to do that too, send an e-mail or letter to someone, then once it's
gone I remember something I wanted to mention.

Quoted message said:

I do now have an additional (and firm) goal that I HAVE to meet - the wedding dress. DF and I
pretty much set a date for July 2005, and now I have to make sure that I fit the dress. I've
had the dress for years, it pretty much fit when I bought it - it's a size 10. I'm not! Oh
well, that's almost a year and a half to continue working on it. Time to step up the exercise
itensity though!

Congratulations on setting the big day! You'll be a size 10 in time for the wedding, just stick to
the program!!

Quoted message said:

This is also my year to go to the in-law's for Christmas, my mother is coming with me so she's not
spending Christmas alone. Hopefully by then I'll be wearing something outstanding and the MIL will
be completely floored.

Wouldn't that be great! It's wonderful when you can surprise people that you haven't seen in awhile.

Quoted message said:

When I saw them in May my mother was along then, and both MIL and FIL were concerned about my
mother's health and weight (they hadn't met her before). Now she weighs less than I do, is wearing
clothes I was wearing a few months ago, and although she still can't believe it her calves and
thighs are smaller than mine.

Sounds like they won't have any concerns with your mother's health now. How much has she lost
altogether?

Quoted message said:

Definitely time to step up the workout!

I have to do that too, but unfortunately, exercising is not one of my favorite things to do. I do
try to get in a few walks a week though...

Quoted message said:

Our goal is for my MOTHER to be wearing the sweater set that MIL gave me when we go back in
December.

She can do it!! Wish her luck...

Brenda

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Amberle3

Nathalie W said:

I love reading your reports, Amberle!
--
Nathalie from Belgium
134.1/101.1/minigoal 99.9 Goal 68 Kg
295.6/222.8/minigoal 220.3/Goal 150 pounds RAFL 105.3/101.4/96 Kg
232/222.8/212 lbs

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Congrats on the impending, well, almost impending date. Good luck getting to the various goals

Amberle3 said:

Thanks. I always feel like I should be putting in more details, or more pictures, or I remember
stuff afterward that I wanted to include. I have visions of walking around with a tape recorder
making notes.

I do now have an additional (and firm) goal that I HAVE to meet - the wedding dress. DF and I
pretty much set a date for July 2005, and now I have to make sure that I fit the dress. I've had
the dress for years, it pretty much fit when I bought it - it's a size 10. I'm not! Oh well, that's
almost a year and a half to continue working on it. Time to step up the exercise itensity though!

This is also my year to go to the in-law's for Christmas, my mother is coming with me so she's not
spending Christmas alone. Hopefully by then I'll be wearing something outstanding and the MIL will
be completely floored.

When I saw them in May my mother was along then, and both MIL and FIL were concerned about my
mother's health and weight (they hadn't met her before). Now she weighs less than I do, is wearing
clothes I was wearing a few months ago, and although she still can't believe it her calves and
thighs are smaller than mine.

Definitely time to step up the workout!

Our goal is for my MOTHER to be wearing the sweater set that MIL gave me when we go back in
December.

Amberle3

Nathalie W said:

I love reading your reports, Amberle!
--
Nathalie from Belgium
134.1/101.1/minigoal 99.9 Goal 68 Kg
295.6/222.8/minigoal 220.3/Goal 150 pounds RAFL 105.3/101.4/96 Kg
232/222.8/212 lbs

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Brenda Hammond said:

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Quoted message said:

Thanks. I always feel like I should be putting in more details, or more pictures, or I remember
stuff afterward that I wanted to include. I have visions of walking around with a tape recorder
making notes.

I know what you mean. I tend to do that too, send an e-mail or letter to someone, then once it's
gone I remember something I wanted to mention.

I had forgotten, for instance, that I lost the ruby from my pinkie ring at - of all places - Pirates
of the Caribbean. Trying to figure out how to get it replaced now. It was a very small stone, so I'm
not too concerned about the cost. It does seem appropriate that it's circling around with the
Pirates now though.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I do now have an additional (and firm) goal that I HAVE to meet - the wedding dress. DF and I
pretty much set a date for July 2005, and now I have to make sure that I fit the dress. I've had
the dress for years, it pretty much fit when I bought it - it's a size 10. I'm not! Oh well,
that's almost a year and a half to continue working on it. Time to step up the exercise itensity
though!

Congratulations on setting the big day! You'll be a size 10 in time for the wedding, just stick to
the program!!

Likely my biggest problem will be that it will still need altering at the bust. When I bought the
dress my hips were a size larger than my waist, and my bust a size larger than my hips. The dress
(then) fit my waist and hips, and didn't quite do up at the bust. So I know it's going to need
altering anyway. But there's a limit to how much I want it to be altered!

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

This is also my year to go to the in-law's for Christmas, my mother is coming with me so she's
not spending Christmas alone. Hopefully by then I'll be wearing something outstanding and the
MIL will be completely floored.

Wouldn't that be great! It's wonderful when you can surprise people that you haven't seen
in awhile.

Quoted message said:

When I saw them in May my mother was along then, and both MIL and FIL were concerned about my
mother's health and weight (they hadn't met her before). Now she weighs less than I do, is
wearing clothes I was wearing a few months ago, and although she still can't believe it her
calves and thighs are smaller than mine.

Sounds like they won't have any concerns with your mother's health now. How much has she lost
altogether?

My mother has lost a total of 61 pounds so far. She still has arthritis and asthma, and she's still
smoking - that's the next thing she's planning on working on. But she's done a wonderful job with
the weight loss and her exercise/stamina has improved tremendously. And of course she's dating,
which is a major change from the past several years.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Definitely time to step up the workout!

I have to do that too, but unfortunately, exercising is not one of my favorite things to do. I do
try to get in a few walks a week though...

I hate the idea of exercising before I do any. I really don't like it during the first 5 minutes.
I'm okay with it for the next little while. I start disliking it again for the last few minutes. And
then afterward I feel really good.

--
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249/215/205-minigoal/150?
Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03

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Thanks. I always feel like I should be putting in more details, or

more

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

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pictures, or I remember stuff afterward that I wanted to include. I have visions of walking
around with a tape recorder making notes.

I know what you mean. I tend to do that too, send an e-mail or letter

to

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

someone, then once it's gone I remember something I wanted to mention.

I had forgotten, for instance, that I lost the ruby from my pinkie ring at - of all places -
Pirates of the Caribbean. Trying to figure out how to get it replaced now. It was a very small
stone, so I'm not too concerned about the cost. It does seem appropriate that it's circling around
with the Pirates now though.

Oh, that's too funny, but a good place to lose a ruby if you have to lose one! It is appropriate!

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I do now have an additional (and firm) goal that I HAVE to meet - the wedding dress. DF and I
pretty much set a date for July 2005, and now

I

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

have to make sure that I fit the dress. I've had the dress for years, it pretty much fit when
I bought it - it's a size 10. I'm not! Oh well, that's almost a year and a half to continue
working on it. Time to step up the exercise itensity though!

Congratulations on setting the big day! You'll be a size 10 in time for

the

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

wedding, just stick to the program!!

Likely my biggest problem will be that it will still need altering at the bust. When I bought the
dress my hips were a size larger than my waist, and my bust a size larger than my hips. The dress
(then) fit my waist and hips, and didn't quite do up at the bust. So I know it's going to need
altering anyway. But there's a limit to how much I want it to be altered!

I used to always have that problem with dresses, still do in some cases but not all. I was a normal
size 20 years ago, then when I started to put on weight I gained lots in the bust area. I'm looking
forward to getting rid of it. I'd be happy with a 34 or 36C or or something in that range. Right now
I'm still about a 38D.

Quoted message said:

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This is also my year to go to the in-law's for Christmas, my mother is coming with me so she's
not spending Christmas alone. Hopefully by

then

Quoted message said:

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Quoted message said:

I'll be wearing something outstanding and the MIL will be completely floored.

Wouldn't that be great! It's wonderful when you can surprise people

that

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you haven't seen in awhile.

Quoted message said:

When I saw them in May my mother was along then, and both MIL and FIL were concerned about my
mother's health and weight (they hadn't met

her

Quoted message said:

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before). Now she weighs less than I do, is wearing clothes I was wearing a few months ago, and
although she still can't believe it her calves and thighs are smaller than mine.

Sounds like they won't have any concerns with your mother's health now.

How

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much has she lost altogether?

My mother has lost a total of 61 pounds so far. She still has arthritis and asthma, and she's
still smoking - that's the next thing she's planning on working on. But she's done a wonderful job
with the weight loss and her exercise/stamina has improved tremendously. And of course she's
dating, which is a major change from the past several years.

You're mom's doing so great! 61 lbs is a huge accomplishment. Congratulate her for me. I
remember back in the late summer/early fall, you were concerned about her dating. How are you
doing with it now?

Quoted message said:

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Definitely time to step up the workout!

I have to do that too, but unfortunately, exercising is not one of my favorite things to do. I
do try to get in a few walks a week though...

I hate the idea of exercising before I do any. I really don't like it during the first 5 minutes.
I'm okay with it for the next little while. I start disliking it again for the last few minutes.
And then afterward I feel really good.

Yeah, that's about how I feel too. I do feel alot better once I'm out and about, but it's just the
"getting there" part that is sometimes hard to do.

Quoted message said:

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I had forgotten, for instance, that I lost the ruby from my pinkie ring at - of all places -
Pirates of the Caribbean. Trying to figure out how to get it replaced now. It was a very small
stone, so I'm not too concerned about the cost. It does seem appropriate that it's circling
around with the Pirates now though.

Oh, that's too funny, but a good place to lose a ruby if you have to lose one! It is appropriate!

I've actually had to amend the trip report so that I can send the URL to DF's parents. He didn't
want them to know that he had car trouble, they're always telling him what a piece of junk his car
is because it has some rust. Well I'm sorry, but he lives in Edmonton and when you have salt on the
streets you get rust. Something they just don't understand living in California.

It was actually very funny when the car "broke down". Part of the exhaust system basically broke
apart. We were going along fine and then suddenly things got very loud and we could hear a scraping
sound. Pulled over, looked underneath, and sure enough we had a problem. I just got DF a CAA (AAA in
the US) membership for Christmas - how handy! Called the number from my cell phone (his doesn't do
roaming) and spoke with a charming operator at AAA who asked if I knew where abouts on the road we
were. Yep, on the highway, southbound, somewhere between Paragonah and Parowan. Had I seen a mileage
marker recently that would narrow it down. I told her no, I hadn't. But we were pulled over right
beside a field with some cows if that would help her at all (it apparently didn't).

Quoted message said:

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Likely my biggest problem will be that it will still need altering at the bust. When I bought
the dress my hips were a size larger than my waist, and my bust a size larger than my hips. The
dress (then) fit my waist and hips, and didn't quite do up at the bust. So I know it's going to
need altering anyway. But there's a limit to how much I want it to be altered!

I used to always have that problem with dresses, still do in some cases but not all. I was a
normal size 20 years ago, then when I started to put on weight I gained lots in the bust area. I'm
looking forward to getting rid of it. I'd be happy with a 34 or 36C or or something in that range.
Right now I'm still about a 38D.

That's about where I am at the moment too. My 38Ds are maybe a little loose, but the 36Cs are still
too snug to wear comfortably. I'm looking forward to getting back into those.

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My mother has lost a total of 61 pounds so far. She still has arthritis and asthma, and she's
still smoking - that's the next thing she's planning on working on. But she's done a wonderful
job with the weight loss and her exercise/stamina has improved tremendously. And of course she's
dating, which is a major change from the past several years.

You're mom's doing so great! 61 lbs is a huge accomplishment. Congratulate her for me. I
remember back in the late summer/early fall, you were concerned about her dating. How are you
doing with it now?

I'm a little more relaxed with her dating, but wish that I would at least get the opportunity to
meet some of these men. She's been seeing the same "stable" of guys for several months now. She says
she's not really looking for a serious relationship at the moment, just some companionship. Which is
fine. But I'd still feel better if I at least had a face to put with the names.

It does go to show the power and the difference that weight loss can make in one's life though. A
year ago my mother would never have thought of dating. Now she could go out every weekened if she
wanted to, she's dressing more professionaly for work, she's getting notice more at work in a
professional manner (which is sad, but a fact of life) and she's using her new-found confidence to
actually stand up to her boss a little. Which is a good thing, he's a little arrogant and has a
habit of treating women like they're stupid. She works for the goverment. She's an IT director. He's
a financial person who has no idea about anything having to do with computers. It's been quite a
struggle over the years to be taken seriously (with some people at least) in her job because it's
quite a male-dominated area, and to be an overweight female in it makes it even worse.

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I hate the idea of exercising before I do any. I really don't like it during the first 5
minutes. I'm okay with it for the next little while. I start disliking it again for the last few
minutes. And then afterward I feel really good.

Yeah, that's about how I feel too. I do feel alot better once I'm out and about, but it's just the
"getting there" part that is sometimes hard to do.

I have to keep reminding myself that I'll appreciate doing the exercise when it's over. I *was*
going to do some aerobics this morning, but got to bed after midnight (wedding planning) and I know
myself well enough to know I have no coordination at the best of time, particularly not when I'm
suffering from lack of sleep. So I'll hop on the recumbent bike this afternoon during People's Court
or Ellen. Gosh I love working from home! Except for yesterday, when a new client dropped by
unannounced (I only see clients by appointment) to drop off a payment that I hadn't even invoiced
her for yet and proceded to grill me on how I managed to stay in business. I had been in the middle
of cleaning the basement when she came - I was all sweaty and grimey. Not the best impression, but
she should have called first!

Now to get back to work - I have a client going to Greece to work on and a Vegas group trip
to invoice.

--
Amberle3
249/215/205-minigoal/150?
Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03

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I had forgotten, for instance, that I lost the ruby from my pinkie

ring

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at - of all places - Pirates of the Caribbean. Trying to figure out

how

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to get it replaced now. It was a very small stone, so I'm not too concerned about the cost. It
does seem appropriate that it's circling around with the Pirates now though.

Oh, that's too funny, but a good place to lose a ruby if you have to

lose

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one! It is appropriate!

I've actually had to amend the trip report so that I can send the URL to DF's parents. He didn't
want them to know that he had car trouble, they're always telling him what a piece of junk his car
is because it has some rust. Well I'm sorry, but he lives in Edmonton and when you have salt on
the streets you get rust. Something they just don't understand living in California.

We end up with lots of salt on the roads here too, so I know what you mean. Shoot rusty cars are a
part of life here!

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It was actually very funny when the car "broke down". Part of the exhaust system basically broke
apart. We were going along fine and then suddenly things got very loud and we could hear a
scraping sound. Pulled over, looked underneath, and sure enough we had a problem. I just got DF a
CAA (AAA in the US) membership for Christmas - how handy! Called the number from my cell phone
(his doesn't do roaming) and spoke with a charming operator at AAA who asked if I knew where
abouts on the road we were. Yep, on the highway, southbound, somewhere between Paragonah and
Parowan. Had I seen a mileage marker recently that would narrow it down. I told her no, I hadn't.
But we were pulled over right beside a field with some cows if that would help her at all (it
apparently didn't).

LOL! The cows didn't help? What's wrong with those people anyway?

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Likely my biggest problem will be that it will still need altering at the bust. When I bought
the dress my hips were a size larger than my waist, and my bust a size larger than my hips.
The dress (then) fit

my

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waist and hips, and didn't quite do up at the bust. So I know it's going to need altering
anyway. But there's a limit to how much I want it to be altered!

I used to always have that problem with dresses, still do in some cases

but

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not all. I was a normal size 20 years ago, then when I started to put

on

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weight I gained lots in the bust area. I'm looking forward to getting

rid

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of it. I'd be happy with a 34 or 36C or or something in that range.

Right

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now I'm still about a 38D.

That's about where I am at the moment too. My 38Ds are maybe a little loose, but the 36Cs are
still too snug to wear comfortably. I'm looking forward to getting back into those.

I'm sort of in between the two sizes as well. One's just a bit big, the other's just a bit small. DH
would prefer if I lost everywhere but my breasts. I'd prefer to lose from there first!

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My mother has lost a total of 61 pounds so far. She still has

arthritis

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and asthma, and she's still smoking - that's the next thing she's planning on working on. But
she's done a wonderful job with the

weight

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loss and her exercise/stamina has improved tremendously. And of

course

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she's dating, which is a major change from the past several years.

You're mom's doing so great! 61 lbs is a huge accomplishment.

Congratulate

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her for me. I remember back in the late summer/early fall, you were concerned about her dating.
How are you doing with it now?

I'm a little more relaxed with her dating, but wish that I would at least get the opportunity to
meet some of these men. She's been seeing the same "stable" of guys for several months now. She
says she's not really looking for a serious relationship at the moment, just some companionship.
Which is fine. But I'd still feel better if I at least had a face to put with the names.

I don't know how I'd react to my mom dating if she was single. It would sure be strange. Don't think
I'd be very good with it unfortunately. For her sake though, I'd have to do my best to be
supportive.

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It does go to show the power and the difference that weight loss can make in one's life though.
A year ago my mother would never have thought of dating. Now she could go out every weekened if
she wanted to, she's dressing more professionaly for work, she's getting notice more at work in
a professional manner (which is sad, but a fact of life) and she's using her new-found
confidence to actually stand up to her boss a little. Which is a good thing, he's a little
arrogant and has a habit of treating women like they're stupid. She works for the goverment.
She's an IT director. He's a financial person who has no idea about anything having to do with
computers. It's been quite a struggle over the years to be taken seriously (with some people at
least) in her job because it's quite a male-dominated area, and to be an overweight female in it
makes it even worse.

Good for your mom, taking control of her life, dressing nicely, and most of all having self-
confidence. That's a major accomplishment!

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I hate the idea of exercising before I do any. I really don't like it during the first 5
minutes. I'm okay with it for the next little while. I start disliking it again for the last
few minutes. And then afterward I feel really good.

Yeah, that's about how I feel too. I do feel alot better once I'm out

and

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about, but it's just the "getting there" part that is sometimes hard to

do.

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I have to keep reminding myself that I'll appreciate doing the exercise when it's over. I *was*
going to do some aerobics this morning, but got to bed after midnight (wedding planning) and I
know myself well enough to know I have no coordination at the best of time, particularly not when
I'm suffering from lack of sleep. So I'll hop on the recumbent bike this afternoon during People's
Court or Ellen. Gosh I love working from home! Except for yesterday, when a new client dropped by
unannounced (I only see clients by appointment) to drop off a payment that I hadn't even invoiced
her for yet and proceded to grill me on how I managed to stay in business. I had been in the
middle of cleaning the basement when she came - I was all sweaty and grimey. Not the best
impression, but she should have called first!

I'm sure your client didn't mine. After all, she didn't give you any notice and I'm sure she
realized you weren't *working* when she showed up.

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Now to get back to work - I have a client going to Greece to work on and a Vegas group trip to
invoice.

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Congrats on setting the date!! Nothing like a little pressure to get things cooking!!

Connie

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Thanks. I always feel like I should be putting in more details, or more pictures, or I remember
stuff afterward that I wanted to include. I have visions of walking around with a tape recorder
making notes.

I do now have an additional (and firm) goal that I HAVE to meet - the wedding dress. DF and I
pretty much set a date for July 2005, and now I have to make sure that I fit the dress. I've
had the dress for years, it pretty much fit when I bought it - it's a size 10. I'm not! Oh
well, that's almost a year and a half to continue working on it. Time to step up the exercise
itensity though!

This is also my year to go to the in-law's for Christmas, my mother is coming with me so she's not
spending Christmas alone. Hopefully by then I'll be wearing something outstanding and the MIL will
be completely floored.

When I saw them in May my mother was along then, and both MIL and FIL were concerned about my
mother's health and weight (they hadn't met her before). Now she weighs less than I do, is wearing
clothes I was wearing a few months ago, and although she still can't believe it her calves and
thighs are smaller than mine.

Definitely time to step up the workout!

Our goal is for my MOTHER to be wearing the sweater set that MIL gave me when we go back in
December.

Amberle3

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I love reading your reports, Amberle!
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295.6/222.8/minigoal 220.3/Goal 150 pounds RAFL 105.3/101.4/96 Kg
232/222.8/212 lbs

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I've actually had to amend the trip report so that I can send the URL to DF's parents. He didn't
want them to know that he had car trouble, they're always telling him what a piece of junk his
car is because it has some rust. Well I'm sorry, but he lives in Edmonton and when you have salt
on the streets you get rust. Something they just don't understand living in California.

We end up with lots of salt on the roads here too, so I know what you mean. Shoot rusty cars are a
part of life here!

Well apparently not in California they're not! Unless they're quite old I guess. Who knows.

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It was actually very funny when the car "broke down". Part of the exhaust system basically broke
apart. We were going along fine and then suddenly things got very loud and we could hear a
scraping sound. Pulled over, looked underneath, and sure enough we had a problem. I just got DF
a CAA (AAA in the US) membership for Christmas - how handy! Called the number from my cell phone
(his doesn't do roaming) and spoke with a charming operator at AAA who asked if I knew where
abouts on the road we were. Yep, on the highway, southbound, somewhere between Paragonah and
Parowan. Had I seen a mileage marker recently that would narrow it down. I told her no, I
hadn't. But we were pulled over right beside a field with some cows if that would help her at
all (it apparently didn't).

LOL! The cows didn't help? What's wrong with those people anyway?

I thought I gave a very accurate description of the scene, but then again apparently "we're beside a
bunch of cows" just wasn't accurate enough by itself for them to be able to find us! Thankfully I
had remembered which town we had just passed.

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That's about where I am at the moment too. My 38Ds are maybe a little loose, but the 36Cs are
still too snug to wear comfortably. I'm looking forward to getting back into those.

I'm sort of in between the two sizes as well. One's just a bit big, the other's just a bit small.
DH would prefer if I lost everywhere but my breasts. I'd prefer to lose from there first!

I hear ya, on both counts. It's a RPITA to be sleeping in bed and realize that one of "the girls" is
under something it's not supposed to be and is uncomfortable.

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I'm a little more relaxed with her dating, but wish that I would at least get the opportunity to
meet some of these men. She's been seeing the same "stable" of guys for several months now. She
says she's not really looking for a serious relationship at the moment, just some companionship.
Which is fine. But I'd still feel better if I at least had a face to put with the names.

I don't know how I'd react to my mom dating if she was single. It would sure be strange. Don't
think I'd be very good with it unfortunately. For her sake though, I'd have to do my best to be
supportive.

My mother has been divorced for over 20 years, so the single part isn't bothersome at all. It's the
dating part that's difficult! I just can't get over the difference in her since she's started losing
weight. She smiles so much more now too.

My aunt, OTOH, is still convinced that my mother is starving herself to death and is losing weight
far too rapidly, and would like her to STOP. This would be the same aunt who signed up for WW just
before Christmas and went to one, possibly 2 meetings and then quit. My mother has been losing at an
average of 1.7 pounds per week. I, on the other hand, have been losing at an average of 0.7 pounds
per week. And there are times when I get a little depressed at the rate of loss, and then I have to
mentally shake myself and say HEY! It's an average LOSS you moron! And remind myself that my mother
is wearing the clothes I used to wear because a) they fit her now and b) they NO LONGER FIT ME. And
that's a good thing!

Although I have decided to keep some of my "fat" clothes aside from the stuff that ends up going to
charity. I came to the realization the other night that I'm getting married, and I'm going to want
to have chidren, and that means having to buy maternity clothes. But I think that the 1X and 2X tops
definitely ought to be able to double as maternity clothes. So some of the nicer ones are going to
be set aside so I don't need to buy as much, when the time comes.

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It does go to show the power and the difference that weight loss can make in one's life though.
A year ago my mother would never have thought of dating. Now she could go out every weekened if
she wanted to, she's dressing more professionaly for work, she's getting notice more at work in
a professional manner (which is sad, but a fact of life) and she's using her new-found
confidence to actually stand up to her boss a little. Which is a good thing, he's a little
arrogant and has a habit of treating women like they're stupid. She works for the goverment.
She's an IT director. He's a financial person who has no idea about anything having to do with
computers. It's been quite a struggle over the years to be taken seriously (with some people at
least) in her job because it's quite a male-dominated area, and to be an overweight female in it
makes it even worse.

Good for your mom, taking control of her life, dressing nicely, and most of all having self-
confidence. That's a major accomplishment!

And my mother says "thank you very much". She's beaming.

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I have to keep reminding myself that I'll appreciate doing the exercise when it's over. I *was*
going to do some aerobics this morning, but got to bed after midnight (wedding planning) and I
know myself well enough to know I have no coordination at the best of time, particularly not
when I'm suffering from lack of sleep. So I'll hop on the recumbent bike this afternoon during
People's Court or Ellen. Gosh I love working from home! Except for yesterday, when a new client
dropped by unannounced (I only see clients by appointment) to drop off a payment that I hadn't
even invoiced her for yet and proceded to grill me on how I managed to stay in business. I had
been in the middle of cleaning the basement when she came - I was all sweaty and grimey. Not the
best impression, but she should have called first!

I'm sure your client didn't mine. After all, she didn't give you any notice and I'm sure she
realized you weren't *working* when she showed up.

Unfortunately I don't think she realized anything of the sort. She, in fact, stood in the doorway
questioning how we managed to stay in business. We've been in business for 23 years, most of that
home-based (we did experiment with an office for about a year, but when all your clients phone then
what's the point of paying for an office?!). We have a strong client base and don't usually
advertise, but will put an ad in the paper about every 2 or 3 years. Since she's never seen us
before she has no idea who we are, and for some reason thinks that we can't possibly stay in
business unless we advertise every week. Our satisfied clients are our advertising!

Amberle3

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Actually we do get rust on cars in California but it is not
from salt on the roads, it is salt in the air for the
people living on the north coast, where it is cool and damp
most of the year.

I remember my father warning me to never buy a car from
someone that lived in San Francisco or on the northern
California coast, because of the rust and of course the
transmission problems from all the hills in San Francisco.

Debbie

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Brenda Hammond said:

"Amberle3" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

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I had forgotten, for instance, that I lost the ruby
from my pinkie

ring

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at - of all places - Pirates of the Caribbean. Trying
to figure out

how

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to get it replaced now. It was a very small stone, so
I'm not too concerned about the cost. It does seem
appropriate that it's circling around with the Pirates
now though.

Oh, that's too funny, but a good place to lose a ruby if
you have to

lose

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one! It is appropriate!

I've actually had to amend the trip report so that I can
send the URL to DF's parents. He didn't want them to know
that he had car trouble, they're always telling him what a
piece of junk his car is because it has some rust. Well
I'm sorry, but he lives in Edmonton and when you have salt
on the streets you get rust. Something they just don't
understand living in California.

It was actually very funny when the car "broke down". Part
of the exhaust system basically broke apart. We were going
along fine and then suddenly things got very loud and we
could hear a scraping sound. Pulled over, looked
underneath, and sure enough we had a problem. I just got
DF a CAA (AAA in the US) membership for Christmas - how
handy! Called the number from my cell phone (his doesn't
do roaming) and spoke with a charming operator at AAA who
asked if I knew where abouts on the road we were. Yep, on
the highway, southbound, somewhere between Paragonah and
Parowan. Had I seen a mileage marker recently that would
narrow it down. I told her no, I hadn't. But we were
pulled over right beside a field with some cows if that
would help her at all (it apparently didn't).

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Likely my biggest problem will be that it will still
need altering at the bust. When I bought the dress my
hips were a size larger than my waist, and my bust a
size larger than my hips. The dress (then) fit

my

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

waist and hips, and didn't quite do up at the bust. So
I know it's going to need altering anyway. But there's
a limit to how much I want it to be altered!

I used to always have that problem with dresses, still
do in some cases

but

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not all. I was a normal size 20 years ago, then when I
started to put

on

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

weight I gained lots in the bust area. I'm looking
forward to getting

rid

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Quoted message said:

of it. I'd be happy with a 34 or 36C or or something in
that range.

Right

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Quoted message said:

now I'm still about a 38D.

That's about where I am at the moment too. My 38Ds are
maybe a little loose, but the 36Cs are still too snug to
wear comfortably. I'm looking forward to getting back
into those.

Quoted message said:

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My mother has lost a total of 61 pounds so far. She
still has

arthritis

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

and asthma, and she's still smoking - that's the next
thing she's planning on working on. But she's done a
wonderful job with the

weight

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

loss and her exercise/stamina has improved
tremendously. And of

course

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

she's dating, which is a major change from the past
several years.

You're mom's doing so great! 61 lbs is a huge
accomplishment.

Congratulate

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

her for me. I remember back in the late summer/early
fall, you were concerned about her dating. How are you
doing with it now?

I'm a little more relaxed with her dating, but wish that I
would at least get the opportunity to meet some of these
men. She's been seeing the same "stable" of guys for
several months now. She says she's not really looking for
a serious relationship at the moment, just some
companionship. Which is fine. But I'd still feel better if
I at least had a face to put with the names.

It does go to show the power and the difference that
weight loss can make in one's life though. A year ago my
mother would never have thought of dating. Now she could
go out every weekened if she wanted to, she's dressing
more professionaly for work, she's getting notice more at
work in a professional manner (which is sad, but a fact of
life) and she's using her new-found confidence to actually
stand up to her boss a little. Which is a good thing, he's
a little arrogant and has a habit of treating women like
they're stupid. She works for the goverment. She's an IT
director. He's a financial person who has no idea about
anything having to do with computers. It's been quite a
struggle over the years to be taken seriously (with some
people at least) in her job because it's quite a male-
dominated area, and to be an overweight female in it makes
it even worse.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I hate the idea of exercising before I do any. I
really don't like it during the first 5 minutes. I'm
okay with it for the next little while. I start
disliking it again for the last few minutes. And then
afterward I feel really good.

Yeah, that's about how I feel too. I do feel alot better
once I'm out

and

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

about, but it's just the "getting there" part that is
sometimes hard to

do.

Quoted message said:

I have to keep reminding myself that I'll appreciate doing
the exercise when it's over. I *was* going to do some
aerobics this morning, but got to bed after midnight
(wedding planning) and I know myself well enough to know I
have no coordination at the best of time, particularly not
when I'm suffering from lack of sleep. So I'll hop on the
recumbent bike this afternoon during People's Court or
Ellen. Gosh I love working from home! Except for
yesterday, when a new client dropped by unannounced (I
only see clients by appointment) to drop off a payment
that I hadn't even invoiced her for yet and proceded to
grill me on how I managed to stay in business. I had been
in the middle of cleaning the basement when she came - I
was all sweaty and grimey. Not the best impression, but
she should have called first!

Now to get back to work - I have a client going to Greece
to work on and a Vegas group trip to invoice.

--
Amberle3
249/215/205-minigoal/150? Renewed my commitment to me
3/30/03

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