Evening! Page has turned so sorry if I forget someone!
Dave- nice to get your front door sorted, how much more indoors to do? Did Denise get some bandages? Well done with the 1lb off!
Jean- wow, you have been busy, where do you find the energy?! You’ll be needing the holiday…
Hemmy- do you have much watering to do , it’s been so dry…are you growing any veggies or will your neighbours give you some?
AS- what made you give up teaching? SEND teachers are so needed…in Suffolk where I am the SEND provision is so poor, all the HomeStart families I’ve worked with have had a terrible time getting the children school places & even then it’s not good 😢 Hope that your weigh-in is good tomorrow!
Nana- how’s your week been, have you been getting into holiday mode?
We were out yesterday & then youngest son came for dinner in the evening, had fasted up until then. Today was really chilly, we had eye tests & then were going out for lunch at the riverside pub but not nice enough. Poor hubby had something shown up on his eye scan so has to go back next week, & we both need new glasses. Made him a steak & kidney pudding, comfort food! I fasted again. Had to whizz over to youngest’s this evening, he said he was feeling really ill & asked if I’d come & cook his dinner…not like him at all, was worried he was delirious, it was weird…he has tonsillitis!
Weighing in tomorrow too…🤞

Morning everyone, and it’s a chilly one here.
Managed to lose the pound that I’d gained last week so pleased with that considering I’d had an extra lunch out this week. Maybe upping my daily calorie allowance by 100 has helped. Geraldine has been on quite a few outings this week also. OH had a physiotherapist appointment on Tuesday at a hospital in Cambridge which wasn’t at Addenbrookes but another entirely different part of Cambridge and as parking there is limited we decided to use the guided bus into Cambridge City Centre and catch a connecting bus to this hospital, as they say the best laid plans etc because it turned out that the bus was unable to go there because of a power problem found on the road to the hospital and UK power network had closed the road completely so we walked to the hopital there and back a Total of almost four miles in all. What was really annoying was that there was a hole on one side of the road surrounded by barriers and not a workman in site.
Hedgehogs hope you’re son is feeling a little better and that your husbands eye problem is sorted out quickly. It’s amazing how the condition of your eye health reveals things, one of my friends eye test revealed that she had high cholesterol. Yes I’m starting to get in the holiday mode even though we don’t go until Monday.
Dave getting a few games of bowls in, well done on losing a pound. As I’ve said before we hate decorating, so we’ll done for getting on with yours.
Hemmy glad you enjoyed the visit with Kristy.
Autumn Sky, my OH’s cousin was a primary school teacher for most of his working life but ended being a supply teacher because he was fed up with all of the paperwork and form filling that started needing to be done. Also my eldest grandsons girlfriend is a primary school teacher and she does work long hours.Enjoy your well deserved time away.
Jean not long until your holiday, time goes so quickly these days. Hope the Petangue goes well.
We went to Ely as usual yesterday and before doing our bit of shopping and visiting my Auntie we pop into a pub for a drink ,coffee for me and a pint of lager for OH, when we went in yesterday there were a couple celebrating their dogs birthday and they’d hung bunting up around with Happy Paw Birthday on it, the birthday dog had a birthday hat on and also a bandana saying it’s my Paw Birthday on it ,there were also about six of his doggy friends there also ,the noise was horrendous so we went somewhere else, don’t get me wrong we love dogs but a party in a pub for it’s birthday.
Auntie was 92 last Saturday and is still as bright as a button.
Usual meet up with friends this evening and Chinese takeaway is planned.
Enjoy the rest of your day everyone.
Nana xxx

Afternoon All..
I won two games out of three at Petanque so I took the match, now to quarter finals.

Just looked at my watch and spilt half a cup of tea over me, I forgot I was holding it..I was reading my phone 😂

Nana..
Well done on moving the pound. That was a good walk to the hospital..hope he soon improves.
Enjoy your evening and your Chinese meal.

Dave..
Did you get your car washed, how was the new pressure washer?

Have a good weekend everyone..

Jean x

Evening!
Jean- well done with the boules & good luck for the next round!
Dave- how was your bowling? Hope the washer is good for your car, should make it easier!
Nana- well done losing the pound…& the walking, good hubby was able to with his bad back! Doesn’t encourage people to use the bus! Your Auntie is doing so well…
Hemmy- awful fire your way, so sad 2 firemen lost their lives…
Son said he’s feeling a bit better, he managed to go in today & passed his assessment, just 3 weeks to go. It’s been chilly here again apart from first thing when Xena & I had a lovely new walk, more bluebells! Blood test done, hair cut & coloured, cleaning done…Eldest, his gf, & Mum are coming for a BBQ tomorrow.
AS-hope you’ve had a good day & enjoy your weekend off!

You’re doing so well AS, Don’t be in a rush, it’s much better to lose slowly that way it stays off.I won at bowls today and the portable pressure washer is great, cleaned the car and it looks just as good as when I have it done at the car wash.My mate is asking about it, he’s fed up of getting the karcher out do I said I’ll take it round to his house on Sunday so he can try it himself.

Denise is still hobbling around but her left leg is showing signs of improvement. She as to have another test on her right leg in July, the week before our holidays. It’s a dull day here very cloudy and 10°C, Going to the bank for Denise, there are no banks near by anymore so got to drive to the nearest one. They’re used to be four or five banks within walking distance.Pubs are going the same way. Was lots of them now only about 5 close by.I was hungry last night so caved in and had toast so not a good day calorie wise.

Good afternoon everyone.. I hope the sun is shining with you. Xxx

Its a lovely day again after yesterdays cloud. It was a good Temp though for the garden.
Its really beautiful out there at the moment soo much blossom this year. .. I have two massive ..orange blossoms and they are smelling wonderful.. just by my bench i sit to read..

Its so sad in the area as there has been a bad fire at the Heritage Centre in Bicester 2 Firefighters died. And one other .. Xx

Scales were good this week ..the pound I put on last weekend has gone..

4 months 1week.. today no wine. and not missing it one bit… how very strange .lol

Nana… Well done on your pound loss. Its been a busy week for you.

A S .. Well done on your 2lbs loss . That s brilliant ..Keep up the good work this next week.

Dave.. So pleased to hear Denise is feeling some improvement in her leg it would be lovely for you both to have the holiday.

H H .. Enjoy your BBQ today .. hopefully lovely sunshine for you. Well done to your son for passing his exam especially not feeling A 1 .

Sym.. Your meal of rib eye sounds wonderful. .Garlic prawns and stir fry for me.. same tomorrow .Easy food.

Enjoy your afternoon everyone.

Take time for the little things that bring you joy today. Xxxx

The front door still needs at least one more coat maybe two. The cup finale is not going well from my point of view but I suppose it would be nice for Palace to win their first ever trophy. My son as gone to Stoke this afternoon, just sent me a picture of a statue of Lemmy.Chilli for tea tonight late tea because of the cup final.

Afternoon All..
Cool day here…
I have been writing lots of birthday cards for the year and doing money envelopes then wrapping in Xmas paper… already for Katie to take home to Texas… still it’s a big lump of my Xmas presents!

Less than three weeks to holidays… hoping everyone gets there without delays. There will be 9 coming from Texas and me… 5 will depart back to Texas after the first week..

Dave..
Like you have been on an eating spree for a couple of days, I do think it makes you more hungry the more you eat. Snack today back fasting tomorrow.
Enjoy your pie tonight..

Jean x

Evening everyone!

It was a great day yesterday. Did not overeat, and did manage to have a few things here and there. Woke up this morning a little puffy, as the food was very salty and I did have a lot more starchy food than I usually do.

Brads27 – Good to know the Denise’s leg is getting better. Agree about the banks we had quite a few in our area but it’s all online banking now. I have so many pin numbers and logins, which ‘I’m a little fed up with, as I have to remember so many different ones, not to mention email addresses. I know what’s it’s like to over eat. Maybe prepare meals for a few days to get you back on track.🙂

Hemmy – I read about the fire and the loss of lives. Very sad situation.
Will done on abstaining from the wine and for reaching the point where it’s no longer a thought.

Jean – You must be so excited about going on holiday. It may be hot enough here by then for it to be as hot as abroad.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

Good morning everyone. Xxxx

Its another beautiful one .. an early start for us walking today as its shopping and lunch in Leamington Spa with Pam.

Tomorrow Garden Centre monthly lunch with Chris so again an early walk. .. Awful I know but I would be happier in the garden lolol.

A S .. It sounds like you had a good weekend with food .. Yes I think it s the starchy stuff that’s the biggest problem..
Good luck this week.

Dave.. Any more news on the roof situ.

Sym.. Oh it sounds like the holiday mode is with you . I bet its lovely when you all meet up together ..

Better get over the fields with Pip … Enjoy your day everyone.

Think you can and you will. Xxxx

I could go on the cruise there are a few cabins.. no places at kennels for Charlie 😢.. so that answers my question..to go or not to go..

Hemmy..
Yes getting in the holiday mode..coming fast now.
I have been across the fields out 11/2 hours, Charlie has only walked 50 mins, he’s been walking slow sniffing being lazy!! Hi Fitbit doesn’t log.
Enjoy your lunch tomorrow I often feel like that.

Dave..
What a long drawn palava with your roof.. where do they live, have they got offices?
Enjoy your trip out to speedway.. hope Chloe is ok.

Jean x

Evening!
Dave- enjoy the speedway, nice to go with your cousin…poor Denise, bad enough with her legs & then not to be able to get her prescription…I hope you hear from the bank about the roofers…
Jean- a shame about the cruise, surprised that the kennels are all booked in October! At least you have Tenerife to look forward to…
Hemmy- hope you had a nice day out today, & enjoy your lunch tomorrow! The fire was awful, so sad…the fire service is alot safer than it used to be but still a risk, makes me worry about youngest son even more 😢
Nana- well done losing last week & enjoy your holiday!
AS- well done losing another 2lbs, & being restrained at the party! I’ve given up sugar & carbs, they’re not good for me 😂
Had a lovely BBQ on Saturday, stuck to keto & didn’t eat too much. Had a lazy day yesterday, been very busy today instead- got all the bedding plants & have done lots of summer pots. Weather was good, only supposed to last one more day…Fasting today.
Have a good evening everyone!

Good morning everyone Xxxx

Its going to be a warm one today. Earlier walk again this morning. .

It will be a good lunch at the Garden centre today.. always tasty daily specials .. we can sit out in the gardens which will be lovely.

I am still tired from yesterdays with walking first.. 7 hrs out in all. I must make sure I don’t do consecutive social days out in future .

Dave.. How is Chloe today .. they are a bit like children can still eat treats when off their main food.

H H … Well done with your fasts .. How is your son … Yes I expect these fires are a worry for relatives of the brave fire brigade.

Sym.. what are your plans for today… working or relaxing.

Enjoy your day every one. Xxxx

“Happiness is not by chance, but by choice.”

Played safe and bought Chloe a box of fish fingers but she was a little madam had to feed her by hand. Would have been alright in Roman times sat on in the sofa hand fed🤣. I’ve done 7000 steps already and Chloe’s only been out once to the park. My legs are aching and I feel tired. Ordered more paint for the front door Oxford Blue this time. I said to my neighbour the door will last much long than me with all the protective paint it’s had on it.I would love to walk down a river or a canal, they’re was a canal 100 yards from our house which crossed our street but they filled it all in😡.Denise and I walked down the canal at Marple and past all the locks. We used to get a train to Marple then walk down the canal to Romily.

Hello everyone!!

Jean – Your summary of your family holidays and everyone meeting up is so lovely to read.

Hemmy – Believe or not, going to the garden centre and cruise hill many years ago, used to be our days out. We would spend the day around the sheds. Then we would grab something to eat and head to Capel manor, we would drive for hours. We also used to do strawberry picking which was awesome and we used to eat so much (that memory just came to me).

Hedgehog – It’s so hard to give up carbs, they are everywhere! I have tried to cut out a few things hear and there, but every now and then, I will crave a slice of bread. This morning for no reason, I had an inkling for pastry. I don’t really like pastry.

Brads27 – Well done on the 7,000 steps with Chloe! She is keeping you active.😉

Finished work late yesterday and today. But, happy to be home now. I have chicken pieces with rice noodles and corn niblets waiting for me. I also have a small packet of mixed nuts waiting for me. I have to be careful, as I tend to go overboard with the nuts.

Doing well with keeping track of calories.

I’ve gained 1.5lbs so must start fasting again I think. Not done it for over a year. To many biscuits. Got to go to the dentist today for a filling so not looking forward to it. The last one I had the dentist was like the shower scene from psycho she must have stuck the needle in my gum 8 or 9 times. I couldn’t feel my lip until almost midnight and I had it done at 10am. Same time again today. Chloe didn’t eat her food until midnight yesterday maybe it’s the hour weather, can’t give her salad🤣. Might try a liquid fast today, the filling will help with that. Bowling today and the rest of the week. Won’t be playing today though but will Thursday and Friday.I better get a move on traffic is bad at this time of day.

I really could do with a cuppa, but not sure I could keep it all in my mouth, still numb my lip, but I’ll give it a go. No idea if I’ll have tea or not. The dentist was ok fairly Beautiful day yet again, think rain is predicted for Saturday.

Watching the football, Denise is shouting at the telly. 14 minutes to go. Just been out for the last walk of the day. Goes much cooler at night. Should have put a coat on. Been well behaved foodwise today having a filling helped.

Morning All…
A rough nights sleep, Charlie very restless shaking down and circling all night… no idea why.

A dull day the weather on the change ready for rain on Saturday..

I am fasting today..

Dave..
Shame on the weight we all have these moments.. we have been doing it so long we have to take breaks. Hope the your mouth feels better today, a forced fast!!!

Hemmy.
Lovely you can get lost in your garden get back to nature..I like the idea of cheats soup.
Nails were bright shocking pink with sparkles only on toes…
Looking to buy some gel polish to do myself, getting a bit pricey now, it’s getting down to do them and seeing 😂…my new eyes might be better!!

Hedgehog..
I have bought English strawberries too, very tasty.
I was reading from a vet, squash a strawberry down and brush dogs teeth, it really cleans them and breaks down plaque.. I have some mush left from yesterday see how they go.. only says once a week! Good news on the 2lb off… I will be lucky to stay the same…

AutumnSky..
Jacqui has had her computer out the last three nights, she is very busy too.. it’s not good after 9 hours at school/meetings.. she says she gets nothing done on the computer in the day as too busy..
Hoping you do something nice over the weekend…🤞🏻

Jean x

Dave..
Take the glasses back to Specsavers they will adjust them for you.. don’t waste your money…
Good luck on your bowls game today.
X

I’ve decided to aim to lose just 1 pound po er week and see how that goes. I can eat more that way. Win at bowls so we’re into the next round of the cup. I won 21-9 so happy with that. It’s been a lovely day here again.Rain predicted for tomorrow. I’ve had the glasses for a year, they dig in on my nose, I’ve taken them back to be adjusted not it only lasts a week and then they fall down again. The Asda ones are great.

Morning all..
Very chilly early looks like the sun is coming out now..

Meeting Christine for coffee and cake at a 11, I shall pop my flower trough to the cemetery as I am passing.

Two weeks to go to holidays, I will be up early then..😂

Hemmy..
I often decide on a meal then I forget and do something different it must be our ages!!!
Enjoy your ‘holiday’ get in the garden..

Dave..
Good idea to loose a pound a week more realistic , steady and slow. Shame on the glasses.

Hedgehog..
Hope you enjoyed your takeaway.. it’s ages since I had one.. fish and chips is the closest I get!
Hope hubby eye can get sorted.

Nana..
Safe journey home..

AutumnSky..
You will be looking forward to a long weekend..
Will you get school holidays?

Jean x

Good afternoon everyone. Xxxx

Its another beautiful day… hoping for a sunny weekend for all those that have worked all week.

I am still a pound up this week but I did have two lovely meals out and i don’t count calls I just have what I fancy.
This evening its my favourite.. Prawns on Jacket prawns and broccoli… I went to village Coop for the prawns i forgot yesterday lol.

Next week I will be hoping for rain as my neighbours are off for a week to Scotland on a fishing holiday. Its a very big plot with green houses… last year it was soo dry and needed a lot of watering as they grow a lot of veg.
I only have some tomato plants this year..

I have just picked a big bunch of orange blossom which smells glorious and pink peonies my favourite flower..

Dave.. Losing a pound a week sounds a good idea .. nice and steady and will stay off easier.
Cod and chips for tea wonderful .. perfect for Friday especially if done well. Enjoy.

H H Hopefully a good result for hubby s eye its good they don’t think its urgent if it isn’t bothering him.
Are you having any company this weekend for meals.

Sym.. Coffee and cake lovely .. what cake did you have lol .. nothing like a nice piece of cake. I haven’t made cake since Mum went.
I expect in the hot weather its a job keeping flowers alive at the cemetery or do you just do plants.

Enjoy your afternoon everyone. Xxxx .
Friday .. time to relax and enjoy. the weekend

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May you find moments that make you smile today.

Hello everyone!

I escaped early. Now I’m ready for the half term break!

Weighed in this morning and was exactly the same no movement. I know I was a little indulgent last night, but not too indulgent, enough to go over by about 450 calories. I also did not train as much this week and only managed between 4,000- 6,000 steps per day, if at all. It was a busy week with lots of late nights.

Jean – I hope your fasting went well yesterday. I have eaten a bit today (last day, lots of junk around). I only had a few crisps and a gluten free blueberry muffin (very nice).

Brads27 – I do love chip shop chips, nothing beats it. Hope you enjoy your meal. The one near our home gives very large portions. We share one between two and still have some left over. Cod is the family favourite. A little pricey here at around £16+ for cod and large chips. But a treat every now and then is great.

Hemmy – Today was a little like that for me. But I hope to get back on track tomorrow.

We have the gardener coming tomorrow. Hopefully, our home will no longer look as if we’re growing corn.

I’m ready for a relaxing afternoon.😃