The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

[iamnotafraid]

^And may I add Elvis If I Can Dream has overtaken
Adele 25 to recapture the number 1 spot on Amazon's
music chart (UK).

Released October 30, 2015 and reaching number 1 on the U.K.'s
Billboard Top 200 chart having sold well over 800,000 in England alone.

Not bad, not bad at all. Looks like that trouble maker with side burns
has another hit. I bet Sony/BMG/RCA had no idea how this was going
to sell.

[FuzzyPlum]

Just watched the latest episode of Sherlock (The Abominable Bride) .... really, really good....but so damned weird.

[vivfox]

Today I am drug and alcohol free for 7 years!!!

[SisterNightroad]

Today I am drug and alcohol free for 7 years!!!
I'm happy for you!
These are the things that makes me optimist.

[lovethemac1]

Today I am drug and alcohol free for 7 years!!!

Congratulations, that's an amazing achievement and something to be proud of. :xoxo:

[vivfox]

I'm happy for you!
These are the things that makes me optimist.

I'm always available if you need to talk.


Congratulations, that's an amazing achievement and something to be proud of. :xoxo:

I thank you. Yes, I am very proud of myself. Year one, year five and this 7th year are personal milestones.

[iamnotafraid]

Year one, year five and this 7th year are personal milestones.

Keep it up brother.

[vivfox]

I'm happy for you!
These are the things that makes me optimist.

I should have thanked you in the last post.

Keep it up brother.

One day at a time.

[SisterNightroad]

I just saw that Amanda Knox has been cleared from her charges of calumny.
Now I'm curious and I don't want to start a political debate in any way so please refrain from harsh comments but please tell me: is it true that everyone in the US believes her to be innocent in the Murder of Meredith Kercher as the majority of the media here told us?

[Macfanforever]

74 years ago today Jan 16 1942 we lost a great actress Carole Lombard in a tragic plane crash.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carole_Lombard

http://carole-and-co.livejournal.com/

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[Enchanted_Stevi]

Hey guys!

Haven't logged on here in almost 2 years!!!

JTIS

[SisterNightroad]

Hey guys!

Haven't logged on here in almost 2 years!!!

JTIS
Welcome back!

[Macfanforever]

Hey guys!

Haven't logged on here in almost 2 years!!!

JTIS

Welcome back.I'm glad that you are back.

[GypsySorcerer]

Today I am drug and alcohol free for 7 years!!!

I'm a little late responding, but congrats, Mark. This is a great achievement.

[vivfox]

I'm a little late responding, but congrats, Mark. This is a great achievement.

You're very kind. Thank you.:xoxo:

[SisterNightroad]

The ither day Elton John was at the Sanremo festival and he did three amazing performances of Your Song, Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word and the new single I enjoyed very much Blue Wonderful, if someone is interested they're here:

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Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word:
http://www.rai.tv/dl/RaiTV/programmi/media/ContentItem-a9635a8b-3473-487b-a44e-5c47a9170b8f.html

Blue Wonderful:
http://www.rai.tv/dl/RaiTV/programmi/media/ContentItem-6715e1bc-3896-4b8e-8871-b5549fbad677.html

[Missy]

I admire the way that Elton has rebuilt his life (congratulations to Vivfox too for your milestone) and actually think he's done some of his best work in his career since he got clean and sober.

I love 'The Last Song' by him but it always gets me crying each time I hear it.

His last album has been getting good reviews. It is apparently a bit nostalgic similar in style to his early albums, but with the added maturity and experience he's gained since then.

I know that he's helped a lot of younger artists when they were having difficulties dealing with pressures of fame or addictions. No doubt some of them probably think he's an ole busybody but it doesn't deter him lol. He knows what it's all about because he's been there and lived through it. I like how he keeps it real.

[vivfox]

I admire the way that Elton has rebuilt his life (congratulations to Vivfox too for your milestone)

He thanks you.

[SisterNightroad]

Usually I'm not particularly fond of contemporary italian acts, but I found that both Emma Marrone and Marco Mengoni recently gave proof to be rather valiant both in the voice and in the song-writing department. If someone wants to hear something different enjoy:

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[Missy]

I'm in Australia with Madonna out here atm. It isn't really as bad the overseas reports seem to be saying. The reviews for her full show have been very good. I don't think she would ever be trashed onstage because it would be too risky with her choreography. But she does seem a bit messy and scrappy which is not like her, because she is usually so fully in control and precise.

She is undoubtedly very fit but it must take so much work for her, and it only gets harder with each decade. I hope that isn't affecting her family relationships.

I'm glad that Stevie and Chris aren't like this. I think Madonna is trying to figure out a new type of show she can perform in her 60s. With smaller venues, less intense choregraphy etc. She might be thinking of a vaudeville/cabaret type of show.

The bottle below was supposedly just filled with water, as was a flask she was also drinking from.

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[Missy]

Well, Madonna finished her tour. She was very late at nearly all the concerts in Australia, no matter which night of the week it was. Only had a DJ for supporting act. Apparently the shows themselves were quite good but some parts strange. I don't actually think she was drunk or high because she has to do very complicated dancing routines. But her behavior was disappointing because last year Fleetwood Mac were on time, looked good, performed very well, and they had some lighter moments but it wasn't crazy-over-the-top.

Now I am hearing that AC/DC have a new lead singer - Axl Rose! I was thinking they would retire with Brian Johnson gone. But there are rumors that Brian Johnson could have continued and finished the tour, but he was just dropped.

I'm thinking it's kind of ruthless, with such an old band. But I guess that's showbiz sometimes. I guess most bands have their moments. Quite sure FM did too.

Axl was always quite temperamental and don't know about how he looks or sounds these days. I could hardly believe this was him recently. Ah well.

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[BlueDenimLamp]

Now I am hearing that AC/DC have a new lead singer - Axl Rose! I was thinking they would retire with Brian Johnson gone. But there are rumors that Brian Johnson could have continued and finished the tour, but he was just dropped.

I'm thinking it's kind of ruthless, with such an old band. But I guess that's showbiz sometimes. I guess most bands have their moments. Quite sure FM did too.

Axl was always quite temperamental and don't know about how he looks or sounds these days. I could hardly believe this was him recently. Ah well.

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If Brian can't continue they should just retire.
Imagine buying FM tickets then months later finding out LB injures his hand and instead of calling off the shows (refund issued) they continue the tour with Sammy Hagar as his replacement.

[FuzzyPlum]

If Brian can't continue they should just retire.
Imagine buying FM tickets then months later finding out LB injures his hand and instead of calling off the shows (refund issued) they continue the tour with Sammy Hagar as his replacement.


It would be gutting to have a show without Lindsey. But sh!t, having Sammy Hagar would be pretty cool....IMHO!

BTW Axl sounds absolutely dreadful. He sounds even worse than he looks. He's completely lost it- he even moves around the stage like a genriatric. Such a pale immitation of G'n'R.

[Missy]

What is it keeps these guys going? Is the vibe of getting up on the stage that addictive or something?

Phew I'm not the only one thinks that about Axl Rose. I love that song but that version just about destroys it for me. It's like the muppets.

Madonna could also probably join the muppets.

This is bad, but just imagine it!

mike kettle ‏@mykul70
axl rose new front man for #ACDC ? that wont work. Get #elvis

[BlueDenimLamp]

What is it keeps these guys going?

One word...GREED!!! They would rather tarnish their image and possibly anger the fans instead of issuing refunds for the last 10? shows of the tour...

[Macfanforever]

It would be gutting to have a show without Lindsey. But sh!t, having Sammy Hagar would be pretty cool....IMHO!

BTW Axl sounds absolutely dreadful. He sounds even worse than he looks. He's completely lost it- he even moves around the stage like a genriatric. Such a pale immitation of G'n'R.

Not much into Axl but Mick could call back Rick and Billy to fill in for Lindsey.

like when Chris could not play because of her hand .They could have Brett do the keys and Chris can just sing her tunes.

[estranged4life]

http://www.wleb21.com/broken-arrow/next-star-wars-movie-to-be-filmed-near-broken-arrow-oklahoma/#.VvYDKrSXs88.facebook

BROKEN ARROW, Oklahoma – Numerous news outlets are reporting that a portion of the next Star Wars movie will be filmed just outside of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The location in Oklahoma will represent a previously unknown planet in the Star Wars universe.

Writer and director Rian Johnson is said to have personally chosen the location and will need the help of a large number of extras from Broken Arrow and the surrounding area. Reports claim that a big reason in choosing to film in Oklahoma is that the state has recently been providing significant incentives to production companies that choose to film in their state.

No other details have been provided so far except that filming is set to begin sometime next year.


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Should be interesting if it were to happen...Plenty of places to film here in B.A., especially out South towards the Arkansas River area and the area between B.A. and Bixby.

[SisterNightroad]

I saw a little piece of "God's not dead" because of a friend's friend recommendation. Never seen a movie so ugly since "50 shades of brown".

[Macfanforever]

I found out earlier today from my sister that I lost a Aunt on my moms side of the family.She was my late moms older sister and she was 87.She was widowed in her late 30's after the loss of my uncle Herbie from cancer and raised 3 wonderful kids "Cousins " without a dad which they are all in their 50's and 60's now.

RIP Aunt Doris.Say hi to the rest of our family in heaven for me.

[Macfanforever]

http://www.wleb21.com/broken-arrow/next-star-wars-movie-to-be-filmed-near-broken-arrow-oklahoma/#.VvYDKrSXs88.facebook

BROKEN ARROW, Oklahoma – Numerous news outlets are reporting that a portion of the next Star Wars movie will be filmed just outside of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The location in Oklahoma will represent a previously unknown planet in the Star Wars universe.

Writer and director Rian Johnson is said to have personally chosen the location and will need the help of a large number of extras from Broken Arrow and the surrounding area. Reports claim that a big reason in choosing to film in Oklahoma is that the state has recently been providing significant incentives to production companies that choose to film in their state.

No other details have been provided so far except that filming is set to begin sometime next year.


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Should be interesting if it were to happen...Plenty of places to film here in B.A., especially out South towards the Arkansas River area and the area between B.A. and Bixby.

Wow Thats interesting.Yes .The production costs are more likely cheaper there then Hollywood and NYC.So sign up to be an extra.I would love to do that myself.

[~*BellaDonna*~]

Can someone explain to me what the hell happened to Steven Tyler. I just saw a photo of him from a few months ago, maybe January and I swear he looks like a lady now. :shocked:

[SisterNightroad]

Can someone explain to me what the hell happened to Steven Tyler. I just saw a photo of him from a few months ago, maybe January and I swear he looks like a lady now. :shocked:
I'd say beauty doctors. Many beauty doctors.

[~*BellaDonna*~]

I'd say beauty doctors. Many beauty doctors.
Probably. :lol:

[~*BellaDonna*~]

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[SisterNightroad]

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[Missy]

I'm reading media reports that Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne have decided to split, because he cheated on her with a much younger celebrity hairdresser.

http://www.eonline.com/news/763139/ozzy-osbourne-and-sharon-osbourne-split-after-more-than-33-years-of-marriage

He has actually cheated on her many times in the past, and she knew it, but she said she tolerated it because she viewed it as typical male rock star behavior, and he did not have an emotional connection with these partners.

I'm a bit concerned that Ozzy will now go into a full on self destructive mode.

Sad but they have had some big stresses in their lives lately. Kelly in rehab, Jack and Sharon getting sick, Ozzy's serious quad bike accident etc. I have wondered if Sharon has been building a career for herself on TV so that she can more easily walk out of the marriage.

[Missy]

Another guy who cheated on a long term partner with someone much younger. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard getting a divorce. It's already extremely nasty.

I have been concerned that Depp has been going downhill in recent years. He looks miserable, though I don't know if that is partly for his moody image.

Anyone like him should have known to get a prenup deal.

[SisterNightroad]

Another guy who cheated on a long term partner with someone much younger. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard getting a divorce. It's already extremely nasty.

I have been concerned that Depp has been going downhill in recent years. He looks miserable, though I don't know if that is partly for his moody image.

Anyone like him should have known to get a prenup deal.
Ozzy and Sharon seemed to have remained on friendly terms at least. It surprised me that she decided she couldn't do it anymore now but it seems that hese time it wasn't just a fling, it was a full blown relationship. I still wonder why that woman pursued him though?

Johnny started his physical downward spiral right when it began his career downward spiral. His collaboration with Tim Burton (another long-term partner cheater) isn't enough to resurrect him, if he doesn't reinnvent himself he's doomed.

[Macfanforever]

Ozzy and Sharon seemed to have remained on friendly terms at least. It surprised me that she decided she couldn't do it anymore now but it seems that hese time it wasn't just a fling, it was a full blown relationship. I still wonder why that woman pursued him though?

Johnny started his physical downward spiral right when it began his career downward spiral. His collaboration with Tim Burton (another long-term partner cheater) isn't enough to resurrect him, if he doesn't reinnvent himself he's doomed.

I never understand why celebs get married .The relationship never lasts except for very few.

[iamnotafraid]

I never understand why celebs get married .The relationship never lasts except for very few.

It's usually the woman's fault.
And that's something we can
all agree on.

[Macfanforever]

It's usually the woman's fault.
And that's something we can
all agree on.

I was looking at that but hesitant to say it.Gold diggers on both side more likely.Some go after the loot that who he or she is the money maker.
Also I add their busy work schedule will screw up the relationship .

[iamnotafraid]

I was looking at that but hesitant to say it.Gold diggers on both side more likely.Some go after the loot that who he or she is the money maker.
Also I add their busy work schedule will screw up the relationship .

Dude you're so busted!

[Macfanforever]

Dude you're so busted!

Or broken.LOL...

[Macfanforever]

For those of you that are on Facebook.Looks like they are going to clean it up.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/facebook-censorship/

[Missy]

I was only on FB for a few months, not a pleasant experience. I can get how it could be very positive for some. There are people on there I miss seeing now. But so many troublemakers, and they were my cousins. (I have a very big family and they seem to thrive on drama.) My 16 year old just blocks them, whether they are family or not. Wish I had the gall to do the same.

My 16 year old I will freely admit, is much smarter than I am in a lot of areas!

I followed Sinead O'Connors FB rants for a couple of months. Talented lady but she was viciously attacking her older children, calling them the worst names. Then she attacked Arsenio Hall, and now he is suing her for $5 million. Her FB is currently down again. Though it often reappears. I think FB should have intervened and stopped it a long time ago.

I am having trouble working out what is going on with Johnny Depp. Yes their younger girlfriends were taking advantage, I would not doubt. It's still difficult for me to feel sorry for Ozzy and Depp though for such poor judgment.

And now Depp is getting a divorce, he's seen out drinking again with another young chick. SMH.

I am hoping he doesn't end up as pathetic as Marlon Brando did. There are comparisons between them, though Depp isn't really a 'Method' actor. It seems he prefers playing character parts. I have often wondered if maybe he is slightly autistic. He seems very shy and award at times, despite his bad boy reputation, and sometimes people like that who are not comfortable with themselves like to take on another character they can express themselves through.

I am thinking maybe he drinks to feel more comfortable in social situations or with crowds. That's how it often begins and may be okay for awhile. Until it gets out of control and you start messing up your life with poor judgment.

[FuzzyPlum]

European Football Championships
Wales 2 - Slovakia 1

http://cdn1.theweek.co.uk/sites/theweek/files/2015/10/151014-wales.jpg

Cymru am byth!



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[SisterNightroad]

Just been at an exhibition in my town, there were scultures shown at an antique restored church, I made more pictures of the church than of the scultures but if you want to see they're here: http://postimg.org/gallery/3agvxv3h8/1340b601/

[Macfanforever]

Watch what you say online on Facebook,Twitter and other sites.Free speech no more.
https://youtu.be/MIkh9n84JxA

[iamnotafraid]

Walked in the back door today after checking
the clouds outside. I had heard thunder so I
wanted to see where the storm was coming
from.

As I turned around to lock the screen door
I see a big snake crawling down the door
near the top. I had walked right past him
going out and coming back in.

I go around to the front door and head
towards the back. Grab my Moses Stick
and now, well lets say there's one less
snake in the world.

[vivfox]

OMG can you believe I completely forgot to brag to all of you that on June 16, 2016 I celebrated exactly 14 years cigarette free? I have never forgotten one of my special anniversaries before. I chain smoked those damn things and I remember in the last few years of them waking up every morning and coughing to death. I also puked a lot in those years never knowing until I quit that my body was rejecting the nicotine. I had tried quitting several times before but could never make it past ten days. I called it "the ten day hurdle." But when my body told me it was time to quit I decided to smoke to the very last cig in that pack knowing full well that would be it. Cigs in those days cost $4.50 a pack but I saved money by purchasing them by the carton. I quit cold turkey and had cravings every day for eleven months. But I courageously fought the battle and triumphed.

[iamnotafraid]

I completely forgot to brag to all of you that on June 16, 2016 I celebrated exactly 14 years cigarette free?

I'm very glad for you vivfox. Congrats!

[becca]

I quit cold turkey and had cravings every day for eleven months. But I courageously fought the battle and triumphed.

Well done! I remember thinking I could never quit and feeling bad about myself, but had my last one back in Feb. 1998. I got a hate-on for them and how they made me feel which helped. It really is weird to look back on being cig free for so long!

[FuzzyPlum]

European Championship
Wales 3 Russia 0

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Wales qualify for the knock-out stages as top of Group B.
English qualify second.


Cymru am byth!

[vivfox]

I'm very glad for you vivfox. Congrats!

Thank you.
Well done! I remember thinking I could never quit and feeling bad about myself, but had my last one back in Feb. 1998. I got a hate-on for them and how they made me feel which helped. It really is weird to look back on being cig free for so long!
Congrats to you also!

[Macfanforever]

OMG can you believe I completely forgot to brag to all of you that on June 16, 2016 I celebrated exactly 14 years cigarette free? I have never forgotten one of my special anniversaries before. I chain smoked those damn things and I remember in the last few years of them waking up every morning and coughing to death. I also puked a lot in those years never knowing until I quit that my body was rejecting the nicotine. I had tried quitting several times before but could never make it past ten days. I called it "the ten day hurdle." But when my body told me it was time to quit I decided to smoke to the very last cig in that pack knowing full well that would be it. Cigs in those days cost $4.50 a pack but I saved money by purchasing them by the carton. I quit cold turkey and had cravings every day for eleven months. But I courageously fought the battle and triumphed.


Thats nice to hear Viv. .Congrats on your kicking the bad habit.I never got into smoking .Thank god.I tried it and did not like it.I tried pot and did not inhale it.Oops Where did I hear that from.LOL...No I tried it and did not care for it.My father quit cold turkey and never looked back this time around 1982 as I remember when FM's Gypsy was on the radio.He was up to 2 1/2 to 3 packs around that time.

[MoonSister75]

OMG can you believe I completely forgot to brag to all of you that on June 16, 2016 I celebrated exactly 14 years cigarette free? I have never forgotten one of my special anniversaries before. I chain smoked those damn things and I remember in the last few years of them waking up every morning and coughing to death. I also puked a lot in those years never knowing until I quit that my body was rejecting the nicotine. I had tried quitting several times before but could never make it past ten days. I called it "the ten day hurdle." But when my body told me it was time to quit I decided to smoke to the very last cig in that pack knowing full well that would be it. Cigs in those days cost $4.50 a pack but I saved money by purchasing them by the carton. I quit cold turkey and had cravings every day for eleven months. But I courageously fought the battle and triumphed.

​Well done Viv! I also had my last cigarette nearly 14 years ago - 1st December 2002. I'd spent months travelling and decided that when I landed back in the UK I would never have another cigarette. I was a social smoker (rather than needing one every day) but just couldn't stop, it took me a couple of years of trying. My grandfather died of lung cancer in his 50's so I knew that I wouldn't be one of the lucky ones if I kept up this habit.

European Championship
Wales 3 Russia 0
Wales qualify for the knock-out stages as top of Group B.
English qualify second.[/SIZE]


Cymru am byth!

Da iawn!! Pob lwc Cymru!

Thanks for the update. I rarely put the TV on and I'm not a football fan so I haven't heard much about Euro 2016, but I'm glad they are doing so well.

[MoonSister75]

​It was my daughter's sports day this morning, and for the first time I plucked up the courage to join in with the parents race.
This is not the kind of thing I usually do :shocked: I knew I'd be one of the last, but it felt good to give it a go :D

[vivfox]

Thats nice to hear Viv. .Congrats on your kicking the bad habit.I never got into smoking .Thank god.I tried it and did not like it.I tried pot and did not inhale it.Oops Where did I hear that from.LOL...No I tried it and did not care for it.My father quit cold turkey and never looked back this time around 1982 as I remember when FM's Gypsy was on the radio.He was up to 2 1/2 to 3 packs around that time.
Very proud of your dad's accomplishment while he was alive.

​Well done Viv! I also had my last cigarette nearly 14 years ago - 1st December 2002. I'd spent months travelling and decided that when I landed back in the UK I would never have another cigarette. I was a social smoker (rather than needing one every day) but just couldn't stop, it took me a couple of years of trying. My grandfather died of lung cancer in his 50's so I knew that I wouldn't be one of the lucky ones if I kept up this habit.

Awesome. Me & you share the same quitting year. I was trying to figure out what smoking had to do with you being a social worker and then I read it again LOL.

[FuzzyPlum]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/football/2016/06/25/101682130_Wales-XI-large_trans++gsaO8O78rhmZrDxTlQBjdGtT0gK_6EfZT336f62EI5U.jpg

Wales 1 Northern Ireland 0

Wales through to the European Championships quarter final to face either Hungary or Belgium. We are still in Europe, for the time being!

[estranged4life]

early this morning so I could have surgery performed (Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy)).

Sitting in our apartment, my lovely wife Alisa is taking care of me.

[MoonSister75]

[IMG]
Wales through to the European Championships quarter final to face either Hungary or Belgium. We are still in Europe, for the time being!

Amazing result!!! Wales 3 Belgium 1 :blob1::woohoo::woohoo:

[FuzzyPlum]

Amazing result!!! Wales 3 Belgium 1 :blob1::woohoo::woohoo:

damn, you beat me to it.
Holy sh!t we are in the semi finals.
Cymru am byth!

[jenniferuk]

damn, you beat me to it.
Holy sh!t we are in the semi finals.
Cymru am byth!

Absolutely amazing. Well done, Wales! (cough, cough, I sense a Wednesday afternoon sickie for us Brits on America time!)

[MoonSister75]

damn, you beat me to it.
Holy sh!t we are in the semi finals.
Cymru am byth!

It is an unbelievable result. Just what we needed - some good news. The locals around here will be very happy about this :D

Absolutely amazing. Well done, Wales! (cough, cough, I sense a Wednesday afternoon sickie for us Brits on America time!)

Good idea ;)

[sue]

OMG can you believe I completely forgot to brag to all of you that on June 16, 2016 I celebrated exactly 14 years cigarette free? I have never forgotten one of my special anniversaries before. I chain smoked those damn things and I remember in the last few years of them waking up every morning and coughing to death. I also puked a lot in those years never knowing until I quit that my body was rejecting the nicotine. I had tried quitting several times before but could never make it past ten days. I called it "the ten day hurdle." But when my body told me it was time to quit I decided to smoke to the very last cig in that pack knowing full well that would be it. Cigs in those days cost $4.50 a pack but I saved money by purchasing them by the carton. I quit cold turkey and had cravings every day for eleven months. But I courageously fought the battle and triumphed.


Well done, you, and reminded me that I also gave up in 2002. But in the August
...Sounds silly now, but I got fed-up of spending part of my lunch hour queueing for cigarettes.
I went home that evening and said to my husband if he wanted another cigarette he would have to queue himself.....
So we gave up there and then.
I never really fancied another cigarette, ever.

[Macfanforever]

Just love these sin taxes .Speaking of cigs.As of today.The ciggies tax went up 25 cents to make cigs $3.90 a pack here in Connecticut.. I would jack it up to a buck more a pack.It probably save more lives.

[estranged4life]

considering I had surgery just 24 hours ago, I am feeling okay. I do wonder how much better I would feel had I not an allergy to the local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic lidocaine? The surgeon just did the operation without any numbing agent, but she was a pro and I feel very good, though sore.

Starting college in 3 weeks, so July is turning into an interesting month.

[SisterNightroad]

considering I had surgery just 24 hours ago, I am feeling okay. I do wonder how much better I would feel had I not an allergy to the local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic lidocaine? The surgeon just did the operation without any numbing agent, but she was a pro and I feel very good, though sore.

Starting college in 3 weeks, so July is turning into an interesting month.
What surgery was it?

[MoonSister75]

I've been pondering on this during the last week.....

In a few months our world leaders may be mostly female

It's true. Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom are both currently running for the Tory leadership, while Angela Eagle is expected to announce a leadership challenge for the Labour party. She resigned on Monday as shadow business secretary, telling Corbyn: “We need a leader who can unite the party.„

Meanwhile, in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon is the current first minister following reelection of an SNP government in May and Ruth Davidson is leader of the Conservatives, while Northern Irish first minister Arlene Foster was elected in January of this year.

Looking further afield from the UK, Hillary Clinton will run against Donald Trump until November for the United States presidency, while Angela Merkel was reelected in September 2013 as chancellor, for a term which lasts until 2017.

In Europe, Denmark and Norway have women prime ministers, while Malta, Lithuania and Croatia have presidents who are women.

Things could be looking up.

:rolleyes:
http://indy100.independent.co.uk/article/in-a-few-months-our-world-leaders-may-be-mostly-female--Wk58J8mzSb

[GypsySorcerer]

considering I had surgery just 24 hours ago, I am feeling okay. I do wonder how much better I would feel had I not an allergy to the local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic lidocaine? The surgeon just did the operation without any numbing agent, but she was a pro and I feel very good, though sore.

Starting college in 3 weeks, so July is turning into an interesting month.

What will you be going to school for, Brian?

[estranged4life]

What will you be going to school for, Brian?

Going for Pharmacy Technician...and will use that and possibly start towards RN/Nursing. My body cannot tolerate the rigors of manufacturing anymore.

Right now I am dealing with major pain from my surgery...my laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed without any numbing agent since I am allergic to the category of meds that are commonly used (When I had surgery to remove an infection from my right thumb in Dec.2015 it was performed without any numbing, just sterilize that area and start cutting - not a lot of fun).

I still do not remember talking to the blonde nurse that my wife Alisa and my sister Lesa said I spoke to in post-op...:shrug:

[MoonSister75]

It's a shame about Wales losing to Portugal tonight, but they did well to get through to the semi finals :angel:

[FuzzyPlum]

It's a shame about Wales losing to Portugal tonight, but they did well to get through to the semi finals :angel:

Sad but still very proud. It was just one step too far, especially without their best player in this tournament- Aaron Ramsey. Their performance yesterday was probably their worst of the tournament. Never mind. Well done!

[FuzzyPlum]

A pleasing day for British sport...


http://i4.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article2076805.ece/ALTERNATES/s298/Andy-Murray-with-the-Wimbledon-trophy.jpg

Andy Murray wins Wimbledon


http://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/article_small/public/thumbnails/image/2016/07/10/15/lewis-hamilton13.jpg

Lewis Hamilton wins the British Grand Prix


http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/07/09/17/361ABDDB00000578-3682289-image-a-29_1468081150049.jpg

Chris Froome retains the Tour de France yellow jersey


...a lazy Sunday sat on the sofa taking it all in

[vivfox]

Well done, you, and reminded me that I also gave up in 2002. But in the August
...Sounds silly now, but I got fed-up of spending part of my lunch hour queueing for cigarettes.
I went home that evening and said to my husband if he wanted another cigarette he would have to queue himself.....
So we gave up there and then.
I never really fancied another cigarette, ever.

Well about 3 years later I moved in the month of August and the stress caused me to want a cig real bad for those 30 days. But knowing how to fight it at that point, it was a given that I would win. And I did. Congrats to you and your husband also.

[Macfanforever]

Pokemon go warning.They are watching you..

[GypsySorcerer]

Going for Pharmacy Technician...and will use that and possibly start towards RN/Nursing. My body cannot tolerate the rigors of manufacturing anymore.

Right now I am dealing with major pain from my surgery...my laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed without any numbing agent since I am allergic to the category of meds that are commonly used (When I had surgery to remove an infection from my right thumb in Dec.2015 it was performed without any numbing, just sterilize that area and start cutting - not a lot of fun).

I still do not remember talking to the blonde nurse that my wife Alisa and my sister Lesa said I spoke to in post-op...:shrug:

Good for you! I have some friends who are pharmacy techs and love it.

Hope your pain issues are resolved soon.

[Macfanforever]

Its getting rough here in the last couple of weeks.The property taxes are due.The AC died and got fixed,Old blue olds car needs TLC.The lawn mower need an overhaul ..Its time to take some time off online and enjoy the summer..Will I'm still alive and hit 10,000 and have a nice weekend

[FuzzyPlum]

Its getting rough here in the last couple of weeks.The property taxes are due.The AC died and got fixed,Old blue olds car needs TLC.The lawn mower need an overhaul ..Its time to take some time off online and enjoy the summer..Will I'm still alive and hit 10,000 and have a nice weekend

:wavey: The big 10K !!!
Don't take too much time off.

[vivfox]

As of today I have walked 3 miles every single day for the last 30 days. My walk always takes one hour at the least and often more as I stop to smell the roses along the way. The first day of walking I was unprepared. I went with a 16oz bottle of water and nearly died when I ran out 3/4 of the way through the walk. Luckily some construction workers pitied me and gave me a cold bottle to finish my trip with. The next day I made the water last but it got very warm along the way. By day three I was carrying a larger plastic bottle of water but it too warmed up on my trip. By the 3rd week I got a bit smarter and actually purchased a 40oz thermos and now my water stays cold the entire time and there is always plenty of it. For the first two and a half weeks my ankles were sore. I dropped 10 pounds in the first two weeks and then plateaued for the next two weeks. A few days ago I dropped another three lbs. but then the damn two pieces of garlic bread and the equally damned ramen noodles I ate over the weekend when I was too lazy to prepare something healthy added those three lbs. right back on. Losing weight is so damn frustrating. But I really do look forward to these walks. They have become the highlight of my day. I started out with my mp3 player and some four dollar headphones. Last Thursday I went to Best Buy and purchased some expensive headphones, though I decided I want an even better sounding one so I will exchange them this week. I have always been the king of "I can find a million things to do inside the house and never go out," and then the whole Summer goes by and I never actually went outside and enjoyed it. So these walks get me out there for at least one full hour a day and I am so glad I am doing that.

[MoonSister75]

As of today I have walked 3 miles every single day for the last 30 days. My walk always takes one hour at the least and often more as I stop to smell the roses along the way. The first day of walking I was unprepared. I went with a 16oz bottle of water and nearly died when I ran out 3/4 of the way through the walk. Luckily some construction workers pitied me and gave me a cold bottle to finish my trip with. The next day I made the water last but it got very warm along the way. By day three I was carrying a larger plastic bottle of water but it too warmed up on my trip. By the 3rd week I got a bit smarter and actually purchased a 40oz thermos and now my water stays cold the entire time and there is always plenty of it. For the first two and a half weeks my ankles were sore. I dropped 10 pounds in the first two weeks and then plateaued for the next two weeks. A few days ago I dropped another three lbs. but then the damn two pieces of garlic bread and the equally damned ramen noodles I ate over the weekend when I was too lazy to prepare something healthy added those three lbs. right back on. Losing weight is so damn frustrating. But I really do look forward to these walks. They have become the highlight of my day. I started out with my mp3 player and some four dollar headphones. Last Thursday I went to Best Buy and purchased some expensive headphones, though I decided I want an even better sounding one so I will exchange them this week. I have always been the king of "I can find a million things to do inside the house and never go out," and then the whole Summer goes by and I never actually went outside and enjoyed it. So these walks get me out there for at least one full hour a day and I am so glad I am doing that.

I enjoyed reading about your exercise. I love walking, and walk dogs for several people who can't walk them to due to age or disability.
Wishing you well with your weight loss :)

[Aussie W/Heart]

As of today I have walked 3 miles every single day for the last 30 days. My walk always takes one hour at the least and often more as I stop to smell the roses along the way. The first day of walking I was unprepared. I went with a 16oz bottle of water and nearly died when I ran out 3/4 of the way through the walk. Luckily some construction workers pitied me and gave me a cold bottle to finish my trip with. The next day I made the water last but it got very warm along the way. By day three I was carrying a larger plastic bottle of water but it too warmed up on my trip. By the 3rd week I got a bit smarter and actually purchased a 40oz thermos and now my water stays cold the entire time and there is always plenty of it. For the first two and a half weeks my ankles were sore. I dropped 10 pounds in the first two weeks and then plateaued for the next two weeks. A few days ago I dropped another three lbs. but then the damn two pieces of garlic bread and the equally damned ramen noodles I ate over the weekend when I was too lazy to prepare something healthy added those three lbs. right back on. Losing weight is so damn frustrating. But I really do look forward to these walks. They have become the highlight of my day. I started out with my mp3 player and some four dollar headphones. Last Thursday I went to Best Buy and purchased some expensive headphones, though I decided I want an even better sounding one so I will exchange them this week. I have always been the king of "I can find a million things to do inside the house and never go out," and then the whole Summer goes by and I never actually went outside and enjoyed it. So these walks get me out there for at least one full hour a day and I am so glad I am doing that.

Good on you, keep it up & it wont be long before you start doing a little jogging.. i found this worked best for me = walk for 30 sec then jog for 30 sec working up to a 20 min work out.. I loved this daily exercise, unfortunately i stopped due to feeling pretty paranoid running alone in the national park next to our property.. Bummer cause i really enjoyed it.. lol oh yeah i also brought along a 2 drink bottles one in each hand used them like weights, so i had plenty of water if needed :) xD plus mp3 blearing listening to SN and FM of course..

[vivfox]

I enjoyed reading about your exercise. I love walking, and walk dogs for several people who can't walk them to due to age or disability.
Wishing you well with your weight loss :)

Thank you for your encouragement.
I hear dog walking can be a lucrative career. I hope u are getting well paid for your services.

Good on you, keep it up & it wont be long before you start doing a little jogging.. i found this worked best for me = walk for 30 sec then jog for 30 sec working up to a 20 min work out.. I loved this daily exercise, unfortunately i stopped due to feeling pretty paranoid running alone in the national park next to our property.. Bummer cause i really enjoyed it.. lol oh yeah i also brought along a 2 drink bottles one in each hand used them like weights, so i had plenty of water if needed :) xD plus mp3 blearing listening to SN and FM of course..

There is a certain section of my walk where I must blast the latest Rhiannon from Tuscon 1980. Two days ago I started jogging as well as walking very fast. My body love it! I don't blame you for being afraid to run alone. Perhaps u can find a more public area in which to run.

[Aussie W/Heart]

Thank you for your encouragement.
I hear dog walking can be a lucrative career. I hope u are getting well paid for your services.


There is a certain section of my walk where I must blast the latest Rhiannon from Tuscon 1980. Two days ago I started jogging as well as walking very fast. My body love it! I don't blame you for being afraid to run alone. Perhaps u can find a more public area in which to run.

Good choice :thumbsup: Tuscon 1980 its so awesome!! Anyway great to hear you have upped the tempo, you will be running marathons next:) I might give it a go again, and take all 3 of our dogs along.. Enjoy your day, xDi

[vivfox]

Good choice :thumbsup: Tuscon 1980 its so awesome!! Anyway great to hear you have upped the tempo, you will be running marathons next:) I might give it a go again, and take all 3 of our dogs along.. Enjoy your day, xDi

Running with 3 dogs would make me feel totally safe as long as one of them was large and vicious to strangers.

[Aussie W/Heart]

Running with 3 dogs would make me feel totally safe as long as one of them was large and vicious to strangers.

We have an American bull terrier, English Staffordshire terrier and 9 month old mixture of both breeds.. they would look scary to strangers, such a nightmare trying to walk all 3 at the same time.. the last attempt i tried without wearing their leads, 5 min into our walk they heard then spotted a large kangaroo chased it then they disappeared for 20 min or so, the Roos are too fast so they are never harmed thank goodness, i gave up in the end.. lol they take themselves for walks as we don't have fences around our property..

[MoonSister75]

Thank you for your encouragement.
I hear dog walking can be a lucrative career. I hope u are getting well paid for your services.


Yes I get paid reasonably well as I'm self employed, and I do other things too like gardening and housework. It's great being my own boss, and I like the people I work for which helps.

I'll be interested to hear how things progress with the exercise. I rarely run, and usually stick to walking, but I know how good aerobic exercise is for the body - maybe I'll get into running at some point in the future.

[SisterNightroad]

I updated freely my Windows 7 to Windows 10 and I've lost all my files. I'm desperate. The most important ones that concerned documents or university obviously had been printed or saved somewhere else, but some of it was too recent and I overlooked to save it because it should have been a completely safe procedure. Like the last pictures I had with my late cat.
The other part was less important but it turns out it really isn't so. All the material concerning my hobbies, new rare bootlegs, extra material I was interested in, things I saved just because I fancied them, pictures I loved, things I wrote, written thoughts etc. are all now in the toilet. I didn't think it would have been like this. **** you Microsoft.

[FuzzyPlum]

I updated freely my Windows 7 to Windows 10 and I've lost all my files. I'm desperate. The most important ones that concerned documents or university obviously had been printed or saved somewhere else, but some of it was too recent and I overlooked to save it because it should have been a completely safe procedure. Like the last pictures I had with my late cat.
The other part was less important but it turns out it really isn't so. All the material concerning my hobbies, new rare bootlegs, extra material I was interested in, things I saved just because I fancied them, pictures I loved, things I wrote, written thoughts etc. are all now in the toilet. I didn't think it would have been like this. **** you Microsoft.

Oh, so sorry to hear that...nightmare. First thing in the morning I'm going to back up everything I have.

[SisterNightroad]

Oh, so sorry to hear that...nightmare. First thing in the morning I'm going to back up everything I have.
Yeah, I almost had an heart attack. I took it to an engineer, if everything comes back my parents said will give me an external memory as a gift.

[iamnotafraid]

I updated freely my Windows 7 to Windows 10 and I've lost all my files. I'm desperate.

That stinks.

I've got one day to decide.

[SisterNightroad]

That stinks.

I've got one day to decide.
Do a backup before updating if you decide to go for it, you still have time.

[vivfox]

Do a backup before updating if you decide to go for it, you still have time.'


There has got to be a way to get back what you can't find. Bring it to a computer repair shop. Also, I back up everything to many different sources. We can never count on any of these devices lasting forever, unfortunately. Very recently I accidentally deleted all my Bella Donna files off one of the backups and then laughed knowing I had the same pics on other backups.

[SisterNightroad]

Yeah, today I brought it to an informatic engineer, I hope he'll find them. Among the things I didn't have the time to back up were some rare bootlegs. He said the files might have been overwritten.

[iamnotafraid]

Any luck???

[SisterNightroad]

Not yet. I gave him the computer yesterday afternoon and he said he'd look at it in the evening and that probably it would take hours. Then today starts the week-end so probably I won't hear from him until Monday evening.
They said 'update to Windows 10, it's free and totally safe'!

[SisterNightroad]

The engineer called and he still didn't find anything, he just found somthing in the dropbox files. I want to kill.

[iamnotafraid]

The engineer called and he still didn't find anything, he just found somthing in the dropbox files. I want to kill.

That's too bad. I'd suggest not killing though.

If the postage wasn't so cost prohibitive we could
trade some Worthington's for a little of your family's
wine.

[vivfox]

The engineer called and he still didn't find anything, he just found somthing in the dropbox files. I want to kill.


I am sooo sorry to hear this and so grateful I ignored the constant requests to change from 7 to 10.

[SisterNightroad]

That's too bad. I'd suggest not killing though.

If the postage wasn't so cost prohibitive we could
trade some Worthington's for a little of your family's
wine.
Nice thought, but my father's wine is completely preservatives-free and I doubt it would survive the journey. And I don't like beer. But If you ever come on holiday in Italy I'd be glad to give you a treat.
I am sooo sorry to hear this and so grateful I ignored the constant requests to change from 7 to 10.
Thanks. And you did well, Windows 10 isn't that much anyway, with the constant notifications and listing the files that you opened for last.
At last they used another software to find lost and canceled files and at least I found some pictures and documents. But all that remains of my beloved bootlegs are the icons. ****.

[iamnotafraid]

Nice thought, but my father's wine is completely preservatives-free and I doubt it would survive the journey. And I don't like beer. But If you ever come on holiday in Italy I'd be glad to give you a treat.


Wine and real Italian food - I'm there!

I'll check the QM2's schedule.

[iamnotafraid]

Don't let politics ruin friendships.

[iamnotafraid]

This place is really a graveyard now.

Guess it's time to find a younger band.

[SisterNightroad]

This place has become so boring without me.

[iamnotafraid]

This place has become so boring without me.

So that's the reason...

[vivfox]

August 19th was exactly 2 months for me of eating right and exercising. Most of the first month was all about walking. The 2nd month consisted of walking and some jogging. This week has been mostly about jogging, though I move in a slower way than normal because my legs still aren't ready for the full throttle of running. I always travel 3.3 miles. For those first two months my legs were sore just below my knees and then I said to myself that even the professional runners do stretches before and after their workouts so I should try that also. Well that totally did the trick of removing the knee soreness. Some days I feel a bit stiff but at least there is no more soreness. I lost my first ten pounds in the first two weeks and then it took another six weeks to lose five more pounds. Those five pounds became like our gas prices. They went up, they went down. Up, down, up, down. I'd come home after a long humidity filled walk drenched in sweat, eat all healthy foods and then gain weight the next day. It was very frustrating. But despite the weight loss I started to notice a big change in how I felt about myself day to day. I have more energy(but still need more LOL) and sleep much better and find myself laughing a lot. My skin is clearer. I have been very inspired by some FB friend's for their own personal daily workouts. This week more weight has shed away and now in just 9 weeks total I have lost a whopping 17 lbs.

[SisterNightroad]

August 19th was exactly 2 months for me of eating right and exercising. Most of the first month was all about walking. The 2nd month consisted of walking and some jogging. This week has been mostly about jogging, though I move in a slower way than normal because my legs still aren't ready for the full throttle of running. I always travel 3.3 miles. For those first two months my legs were sore just below my knees and then I said to myself that even the professional runners do stretches before and after their workouts so I should try that also. Well that totally did the trick of removing the knee soreness. Some days I feel a bit stiff but at least there is no more soreness. I lost my first ten pounds in the first two weeks and then it took another six weeks to lose five more pounds. Those five pounds became like our gas prices. They went up, they went down. Up, down, up, down. I'd come home after a long humidity filled walk drenched in sweat, eat all healthy foods and then gain weight the next day. It was very frustrating. But despite the weight loss I started to notice a big change in how I felt about myself day to day. I have more energy(but still need more LOL) and sleep much better and find myself laughing a lot. My skin is clearer. I have been very inspired by some FB friend's for their own personal daily workouts. This week more weight has shed away and now in just 9 weeks total I have lost a whopping 17 lbs.
Congratulation Vivfox, 17 lbs are a very good achievement!
Don't worry too much about the specific number of the scale, when you slim down doing exercise it can happen that it seems that you're not losing weight or you actually gain it because you simultaneously lose fat and build/gain muscle and muscle weighs more than fat (fat is very light). Probably the jogging is building a bit of your muscle.

[Macfanforever]

Yeah, I almost had an heart attack. I took it to an engineer, if everything comes back my parents said will give me an external memory as a gift.

Do a backup before updating if you decide to go for it, you still have time.

Yeah, today I brought it to an informatic engineer, I hope he'll find them. Among the things I didn't have the time to back up were some rare bootlegs. He said the files might have been overwritten.

The engineer called and he still didn't find anything, he just found somthing in the dropbox files. I want to kill.

I am sooo sorry to hear this and so grateful I ignored the constant requests to change from 7 to 10.

Nice thought, but my father's wine is completely preservatives-free and I doubt it would survive the journey. And I don't like beer. But If you ever come on holiday in Italy I'd be glad to give you a treat.

Thanks. And you did well, Windows 10 isn't that much anyway, with the constant notifications and listing the files that you opened for last.
At last they used another software to find lost and canceled files and at least I found some pictures and documents. But all that remains of my beloved bootlegs are the icons. ****.

Sorry about all the quotes here .Just catching up.I went through alot of issues with hard drives over the years and spend $1000s and had a pro recovery company in Texas done the recovery on the drives and they recovered most of my data from the drives .Back up is mandatory and it should be done all the time.Shutdown all of those auto updates too.

[Macfanforever]

August 19th was exactly 2 months for me of eating right and exercising. Most of the first month was all about walking. The 2nd month consisted of walking and some jogging. This week has been mostly about jogging, though I move in a slower way than normal because my legs still aren't ready for the full throttle of running. I always travel 3.3 miles. For those first two months my legs were sore just below my knees and then I said to myself that even the professional runners do stretches before and after their workouts so I should try that also. Well that totally did the trick of removing the knee soreness. Some days I feel a bit stiff but at least there is no more soreness. I lost my first ten pounds in the first two weeks and then it took another six weeks to lose five more pounds. Those five pounds became like our gas prices. They went up, they went down. Up, down, up, down. I'd come home after a long humidity filled walk drenched in sweat, eat all healthy foods and then gain weight the next day. It was very frustrating. But despite the weight loss I started to notice a big change in how I felt about myself day to day. I have more energy(but still need more LOL) and sleep much better and find myself laughing a lot. My skin is clearer. I have been very inspired by some FB friend's for their own personal daily workouts. This week more weight has shed away and now in just 9 weeks total I have lost a whopping 17 lbs.


Congrats Viv.I got to keep up the walking here and get off the junk food.

[SisterNightroad]

Sorry about all the quotes here .Just catching up.I went through alot of issues with hard drives over the years and spend $1000s and had a pro recovery company in Texas done the recovery on the drives and they recovered most of my data from the drives .Back up is mandatory and it should be done all the time.Shutdown all of those auto updates too.
Yeah, the engineer I first went to actually couldn't do anything and it turned out he actually made it worse, so I went to a professional recovery company and they decided to help for a miracle since they only worked with companies.
Basically I'm the only case they'e seen in which the Windows 10 update went wrong an it damaged my hard drive. The first engineer didn't know a thing of what could have happened so he just came back to windows 7 and then used a recovery data software. Still nothing and I payed him 30 Euros
Since when I came home I noticed some software didn't open and the recovery data showwed nothing I went to this company under my bestfriend's mother advice. When her office lost all the documents they called this company and they recovered everything, so I tried.
The two software engineers welcomed me just because it was during the holiday and they didn't have much work to do. They looked at my PC and asked me what happened and were scandalized because the previous engineer actually worsened the problem and my harddisc was obviously damaged. When they looked though the files they found some temp files of my bootlegs and said they were bootlegs collectors too, one of them was a Fleetwood Mac fan too and said they would repair my PC and use a professional recovery machine to find all the files possible.
I'm now searching through the recovered files and I'm happy that at least I've found some documents and pictures.

[Macfanforever]

Yeah, the engineer I first went to actually couldn't do anything and it turned out he actually made it worse, so I went to a professional recovery company and they decided to help for a miracle since they only worked with companies.
Basically I'm the only case they'e seen in which the Windows 10 update went wrong an it damaged my hard drive. The first engineer didn't know a thing of what could have happened so he just came back to windows 7 and then used a recovery data software. Still nothing and I payed him 30 Euros
Since when I came home I noticed some software didn't open and the recovery data showwed nothing I went to this company under my bestfriend's mother advice. When her office lost all the documents they called this company and they recovered everything, so I tried.
The two software engineers welcomed me just because it was during the holiday and they didn't have much work to do. They looked at my PC and asked me what happened and were scandalized because the previous engineer actually worsened the problem and my harddisc was obviously damaged. When they looked though the files they found some temp files of my bootlegs and said they were bootlegs collectors too, one of them was a Fleetwood Mac fan too and said they would repair my PC and use a professional recovery machine to find all the files possible.
I'm now searching through the recovered files and I'm happy that at least I've found some documents and pictures.

Yes .Its a PITA when a operating system Windows/Mac drive goes bad .All of my computers except this Dell that I'm on now I installed a second drive for onboard file storage.All the recovered files from my internal storage drive came back to me with no bad corrupt files.As for the op system drive it was more harder to recover files since they are inside the Windows program.I got back most of my files from those op system drives and some files were corrupt.My pro recovery engineer said if you have something wrong as your computer wont boot or virus problem.Don't turn it on or let it write anything more on the drive.It will make the recovery harder to recover files in whole.I had 4 drives recovered over the years two op system and two internal backup drives.one op system drive had a mechanical clicking sound in my first Dell .The others were from the bad mother board problems. in the same Dell tower with suppose a new mother board that went bad too. Which today I'm still shocked the he recovered my files like family photos /videos ,Stevie'Mac stuff.personal documents and other stuff you dont want to loose in cyberspace.My engineer also tried to recover an SD card for me but no luck since they are difficult when the internal control integrated circuit fries up.Which an new Nikon Coolpix camera fried it which I returned it for an new one..If the SD card was screwed up with software only problem .My engineer probably have no problems on recovering the files from it.AS long you dont add"write anymore photos and other files on it.You will have better chances on getting all of your files intacted .I hope this will help all of you in the future.

[iamnotafraid]

Don't read old love letters.

[SisterNightroad]

Don't let politics ruin friendships.

Don't read old love letters.
Mid-life crisis?

[SisterNightroad]

Yes .Its a PITA when a operating system Windows/Mac drive goes bad .All of my computers except this Dell that I'm on now I installed a second drive for onboard file storage.All the recovered files from my internal storage drive came back to me with no bad corrupt files.As for the op system drive it was more harder to recover files since they are inside the Windows program.I got back most of my files from those op system drives and some files were corrupt.My pro recovery engineer said if you have something wrong as your computer wont boot or virus problem.Don't turn it on or let it write anything more on the drive.It will make the recovery harder to recover files in whole.I had 4 drives recovered over the years two op system and two internal backup drives.one op system drive had a mechanical clicking sound in my first Dell .The others were from the bad mother board problems. in the same Dell tower with suppose a new mother board that went bad too. Which today I'm still shocked the he recovered my files like family photos /videos ,Stevie'Mac stuff.personal documents and other stuff you dont want to loose in cyberspace.My engineer also tried to recover an SD card for me but no luck since they are difficult when the internal control integrated circuit fries up.Which an new Nikon Coolpix camera fried it which I returned it for an new one..If the SD card was screwed up with software only problem .My engineer probably have no problems on recovering the files from it.AS long you dont add"write anymore photos and other files on it.You will have better chances on getting all of your files intacted .I hope this will help all of you in the future.
You're completely right, and those are all the recommendation the last engineer told me, just I didn't know that also simple googling could be a problem.
Yeah, I should have made a backup but my PC is relatively new (2 years old on November) and since I had moved all my stuff from my old computer I began to save money for an external hard drive. I didn't want to do a back up with CDs because I needed more than 6 of them, so I was waiting until I'd save enough and then with my parents help for my birthday (the 30th of October) I would have finally obtained my external memory.
Unfortunately the Windows 10 Update started bugging me every damn time I opened or closed my PC. Since also everyone started bugging me that I was the only one not updating it for free, I decided to do it. The rest is history.

[iamnotafraid]

Mid-life crisis?

Hmm...

The political fighting gets old. I like to argue, but I don't
like it when someone gets their feelings hurt.

Love Letters...

I made the mistake yesterday of reading some of the old
love letters I found while cleaning out one of my closets
in preparation for vinyl storage.

It brought back memories and feelings I'd forgotten. Plus,
if you knew me you'd know how rare it was and is for me to be
photographed. So along with pictures of these past girlfriends
there was one or so of me (with them). Shirtless even!

I worked at a water park so it was common for some of us
to just wear shorts. And it was also before abs were created.

[SisterNightroad]

So along with pictures of these past girlfriends
there was one or so of me (with them). Shirtless even!

I worked at a water park so it was common for some of us
to just wear shorts. And it was also before abs were created.
I take it it was the 70s. Bad fashion moments. At least you didn't wear ultra-low waist pants.

[iamnotafraid]

I take it it was the 70s. Bad fashion moments. At least you didn't wear ultra-low waist pants.

Dr. Nightroad,

I'm not that old. Specifically the '83 and '84 Summer Seasons.

It was when shorts were still really short. Not Daisy Duke short,
but you get the picture. Let's not even talk about when I played
basketball.

So if I posted my picture of the fashion moment at the boat docks,
you'd post a picture of you and the ultra-low waist pants?

Legal Disclaimer -

Under no circumstances will iamnotafraid post a picture of himself
in said shorts or other moments of questionable fashion choices.
Which include bell bottom pants, puffy sleeve shirts et cetera.

[Macfanforever]

You're completely right, and those are all the recommendation the last engineer told me, just I didn't know that also simple googling could be a problem.
Yeah, I should have made a backup but my PC is relatively new (2 years old on November) and since I had moved all my stuff from my old computer I began to save money for an external hard drive. I didn't want to do a back up with CDs because I needed more than 6 of them, so I was waiting until I'd save enough and then with my parents help for my birthday (the 30th of October) I would have finally obtained my external memory.
Unfortunately the Windows 10 Update started bugging me every damn time I opened or closed my PC. Since also everyone started bugging me that I was the only one not updating it for free, I decided to do it. The rest is history.

Yes.BACK IT UP...........My friend Bob had issues with Win 10 trying to get into his wife's laptop.

[SisterNightroad]

Dr. Nightroad,

I'm not that old. Specifically the '83 and '84 Summer Seasons.

It was when shorts were still really short. Not Daisy Duke short,
but you get the picture. Let's not even talk about when I played
basketball.

So if I posted my picture of the fashion moment at the boat docks,
you'd post a picture of you and the ultra-low waist pants?

Legal Disclaimer -

Under no circumstances will iamnotafraid post a picture of himself
in said shorts or other moments of questionable fashion choices.
Which include bell bottom pants, puffy sleeve shirts et cetera.
Actually if my academic studies come to fruition I will be Dr. Nightroad (well, Dr. Radicia) but that's another story.
Yeah, I know what pants you're talking about, there's an embarassing photo of my parents' honeymoon in 1980 in which my father wears a red pair of those micro gym shorts.
Fortunately I don't have any remnant picture of when I wore low-waist but I'll just say this: The lower the waist, the lower the ass.

[iamnotafraid]

1. Actually if my academic studies come to fruition I will be Dr. Nightroad (well, Dr. Radicia) but that's another story.


2. Yeah, I know what pants you're talking about, there's an embarassing photo of my parents' honeymoon in 1980 in which my father wears a red pair of those micro gym shorts.

3. Fortunately I don't have any remnant picture of when I wore low-waist but I'll just say this: The lower the waist, the lower the ass.

1. I know more about you than you think Dr. Radicia. (pronounce that for me)

2. No offense to your father, but grouping me in with someone's parents makes me feel old.

3. Sounds like an excuse not to post a picture. You're not Kardashian are you?

[SisterNightroad]

1. I know more about you than you think
https://media.giphy.com/media/kKdgdeuO2M08M/giphy.gif

Dr. Radicia. (pronounce that for me)
I guess it's Ra-dee-cha. If you'll ever need psychological treatment you can count on me.


3. Sounds like an excuse not to post a picture. You're not Kardashian are you?
Nope it's true, I truly have few pictures of my teenage-years, and none is of my ass.

[FuzzyPlum]

1. I know more about you than you think Dr. Radicia. (pronounce that for me)




:eek: 'How to freak somebody out' :eek:
Lesson #1 ...

[iamnotafraid]

:eek: 'How to freak somebody out' :eek:
Lesson #1 ...

She's completely safe. Too much ocean between us.
Not that the doctor is worried.

[iamnotafraid]

[IMG]

If you'll ever need psychological treatment you can count on me.

Nope it's true, I truly have few pictures of my teenage-years, and none is of my ass.


If?

Sometimes questions reveal more than answers.

A$$,
That really made me laugh.

[estranged4life]

Had yet another trip under the knife yesterday (EGD w/biopsy) to see what is going on with my throat - (that makes 3 procedures/surgeries since July 1st.

On the positive side, still lining things up to attend nursing school in January 2017 - The "Boss" Alisa (My wife) is also planning a medical career (The irony is she has a BA in Accounting, but the IDIOTS here in the US "somehow" treat an immigrant from Russia as if they do not have ANY TYPE of education...thus she has to get a GED just to get things ROLLING here education wise).

[SisterNightroad]

:eek: 'How to freak somebody out' :eek:
Lesson #1 ...

She's completely safe. Too much ocean between us.
Not that the doctor is worried.
Exactly. And the sea that divides us isn't a temporary one.

[SisterNightroad]

Had yet another trip under the knife yesterday (EGD w/biopsy) to see what is going on with my throat - (that makes 3 procedures/surgeries since July 1st.

On the positive side, still lining things up to attend nursing school in January 2017 - The "Boss" Alisa (My wife) is also planning a medical career (The irony is she has a BA in Accounting, but the IDIOTS here in the US "somehow" treat an immigrant from Russia as if they do not have ANY TYPE of education...thus she has to get a GED just to get things ROLLING here education wise).
I hope it's nothing serious with all these surgeries...
However I feel you with all these boundaries with education. During high-school I payed extra to have some international certificate exams and classed for English and it turned out not only they aren't recognized internationally in many countries but even in many national universities. That's mainly the Universities fault, but it's scandalous. And secondly it's the Ministry of Education's fault, instead of valuing instruction they depreciate it and waste money.

[iamnotafraid]

Had yet another trip under the knife yesterday (EGD w/biopsy) to see what is going on with my throat...

I said a prayer for you. Hope everything is well.

[iamnotafraid]

And the sea that divides us isn't a temporary one.

Come to think of it, I did swim across and back again
the Little Lagoon in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

If Pangea reforms I suppose it would be possible. But
I'm not sure I'll still be here to swim for pasta.

[SisterNightroad]

Come to think of it, I did swim across and back again
the Little Lagoon in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

If Pangea reforms I suppose it would be possible. But
I'm not sure I'll still be here to swim for pasta.
That's because you've never eaten real pasta. I saw on TV what you Americans call "macaroni and cheese" and I was flabbergasted.

Oh, and Pangea will reform: http://www.scotese.com/ so make sure to enjoy the Mediterranean Sea as long as it's still here.

[iamnotafraid]

That's because you've never eaten real pasta. I saw on TV what you Americans call "macaroni and cheese" and I was flabbergasted.

Oh, and Pangea will reform: http://www.scotese.com/ so make sure to enjoy the Mediterranean Sea as long as it's still here.

There's the tease again. Safety in miles I guess.

Macaroni and cheese is something my brothers eat.
Not I.

Only with a Dr. would I converse about Pangea.

I've learned about geological formations through
real world experience. And if you can guess what
I mean I'll send you a box of Kraft Macaroni &
Cheese.

[SisterNightroad]

There's the tease again. Safety in miles I guess.

Macaroni and cheese is something my brothers eat.
Not I.

Only with a Dr. would I converse about Pangea.

I've learned about geological formations through
real world experience. And if you can guess what
I mean I'll send you a box of Kraft Macaroni &
Cheese.
It's not teasing. I just said Mediterranean, it could be any country. For example I'd always thought I'sd like to go to Barcelona during summer one day.

And beside you don't know in which region I live.

No Macaroni & Cheese please, I can make better Maccheroni al formaggio on my own.

[vivfox]

Congratulations SisterNightroad on your promotion to Moderator!!!:woohoo::blob2:

[SisterNightroad]

Congratulations SisterNightroad on your promotion to Moderator!!!:woohoo::blob2:
Ah ah ah, thank you, I'm happy to help our moderators here.

[FuzzyPlum]

Ah ah ah, thank you, I'm happy to help our moderators here.

Hey, thats good news.
Now can you put a word in for us to allow us big boys and girls the opportunity to discuss slightly meatier topics on this forum?
cheers

[SisterNightroad]

Hey, thats good news.
Now can you put a word in for us to allow us big boys and girls the opportunity to discuss slightly meatier topics on this forum?
cheers
Ah ah, hey, I'm not even been moderator for an entire day and you guys are already asking favours?

[Macfanforever]

Congrats to SisterNightroad for your promotion.

[SisterNightroad]

Congrats to SisterNightroad for your promotion.
Thanks. Eh eh, "promotion" sounds like it's some kind of job. Hope you guys won't give me that much of work.

[Macfanforever]

Thanks. Eh eh, "promotion" sounds like it's some kind of job. Hope you guys won't give me that much of work.

Yes its a job but it will keep the board running smoothly.

[iamnotafraid]

Yes its a job but it will keep the board running smoothly.

Smoothly? Is that what we want?

I'm trusting Dr. Nightroad to spice things up.

[SisterNightroad]

Smoothly? Is that what we want?

I'm trusting Dr. Nightroad to spice things up.
Just want to point out that I won't get naked for The Ledge.

[louielouie2000]

Just want to point out that I won't get naked for The Ledge.

:laugh: I won't make that same promise! :lol:

[SisterNightroad]

:laugh: I won't make that same promise! :lol:
I hope at least it won't be for free...

[louielouie2000]

I hope at least it won't be for free...

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/5b/8d/b7/5b8db7bc17b9d604b98124247ea82ab3.jpg

:p

[SisterNightroad]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/5b/8d/b7/5b8db7bc17b9d604b98124247ea82ab3.jpg

:p
#freethenipple

[iamnotafraid]

...I won't get naked for The Ledge.

You and louielouie could do a PETA ad.
Or something artistic for the Ledge.

Maybe that should be a requirement of
being a moderator? (non-PETA)

[estranged4life]

I said a prayer for you. Hope everything is well.

but I got a phone call this morning that I will have to undergo a biopsy on my liver, due to issues that started from my gall bladder surgery. My liver enzymes are too elevated - for someone who doesn't drink, smoke, use drugs, etc. that is a concern - more-so since the specialist I am seeing saw scarring on my liver from a recent CT scan, never had any type of liver issue ever before.

Going to be one painful ass biopsy (Being allergic to linocaine makes surgeries and medical procedures NOT a lot of fun...) :confused:

[iamnotafraid]

Going to be one painful ass biopsy (Being allergic to linocaine makes surgeries and medical procedures NOT a lot of fun...) :confused:

Man that stinks. The more dope the better in those situations.

[iamnotafraid]

Anyone else see that picture of a recent motorcycle accident
where it looks like a soul or spirit is just above the dead man's
body?

I saw it at radio.foxnews.com Tom Sullivan.

[SisterNightroad]

but I got a phone call this morning that I will have to undergo a biopsy on my liver, due to issues that started from my gall bladder surgery. My liver enzymes are too elevated - for someone who doesn't drink, smoke, use drugs, etc. that is a concern - more-so since the specialist I am seeing saw scarring on my liver from a recent CT scan, never had any type of liver issue ever before.

Going to be one painful ass biopsy (Being allergic to linocaine makes surgeries and medical procedures NOT a lot of fun...) :confused:
I'm sorry estranged4life, recently my father had to do it for a check-up too, it's not fun. I hope everything will be okay.

[Macfanforever]

but I got a phone call this morning that I will have to undergo a biopsy on my liver, due to issues that started from my gall bladder surgery. My liver enzymes are too elevated - for someone who doesn't drink, smoke, use drugs, etc. that is a concern - more-so since the specialist I am seeing saw scarring on my liver from a recent CT scan, never had any type of liver issue ever before.

Going to be one painful ass biopsy (Being allergic to linocaine makes surgeries and medical procedures NOT a lot of fun...) :confused:

Sorry to hear that.I'm in the same boat with my kidneys.I never smoked do drugs or drink after 25 .As she said that my kidney are not functioning in full.I will see my doctor at the end of this month to see whats up with the next set of blood tests I will be taking next week.I think its all the crap they put in the food these days.I say the same about the cat food I was feeding my cat Buttons.I wish you will.

[iamnotafraid]

I'm certain people have forgotten the rules etiquette.
We have become animals. And I'm not talking about
here.

[SisterNightroad]

I've just seen on the news a report about Italian Sounding. It was strange to hear about cappuccino during or at the end of the meal, pesto everywhere, marinara everywhere, pasta as a side dish and strange versions of carbonara and ragù alla bolognese that frankly are almost hygienically alarming (I mean the egg).
I imagine it's a mirror of the fake americanization happening here, in which everything that comes from America is cool and hip, even those things probably shunned by Americans themselves and that find a make-shift or second-best audience here.

[vivfox]

Yesterday marks three solid months of exercising almost every day and eating right. This has become a way of life for me. Every time I finish up one of my 3.3 mile walks or jogs I feel like a million bucks. I always make sure to do several minutes of stretching exercises before and after each run. My waist size has decreased by almost 4 inches. My foot size has decreased by one inch. I can see the weight loss all over myself. My face, upper body, stomach, thighs, and I even noticed my foot looked smaller in the shower LOL. The weight feels kinda slow coming off but just this past week I dropped 5 lbs. I am very happy to report that in three months I have lost a total of 23 lbs.

[SisterNightroad]

Yesterday marks three solid months of exercising almost every day and eating right. This has become a way of life for me. Every time I finish up one of my 3.3 mile walks or jogs I feel like a million bucks. I always make sure to do several minutes of stretching exercises before and after each run. My waist size has decreased by almost 4 inches. My foot size has decreased by one inch. I can see the weight loss all over myself. My face, upper body, stomach, thighs, and I even noticed my foot looked smaller in the shower LOL. The weight feels kinda slow coming off but just this past week I dropped 5 lbs. I am very happy to report that in three months I have lost a total of 23 lbs.
Congratulation Viv, very few reach accomplishments like yours, they usually lose the motivation after a bit.

[Macfanforever]

Yesterday marks three solid months of exercising almost every day and eating right. This has become a way of life for me. Every time I finish up one of my 3.3 mile walks or jogs I feel like a million bucks. I always make sure to do several minutes of stretching exercises before and after each run. My waist size has decreased by almost 4 inches. My foot size has decreased by one inch. I can see the weight loss all over myself. My face, upper body, stomach, thighs, and I even noticed my foot looked smaller in the shower LOL. The weight feels kinda slow coming off but just this past week I dropped 5 lbs. I am very happy to report that in three months I have lost a total of 23 lbs.

Congrats Viv.I'm glad that you are keeping things on track. I lost some weight like 15 lbs the hard way the last 3 weeks with depression due to the loss of my cat plus walking,working and keeping busy here..Yes .I agree.You feel like a brand new person after a good walk.I have to look for a tread mill for the winter and walk,run on it while watching Stevie videos on TV.

[Macfanforever]

I've just seen on the news a report about Italian Sounding. It was strange to hear about cappuccino during or at the end of the meal, pesto everywhere, marinara everywhere, pasta as a side dish and strange versions of carbonara and ragù alla bolognese that frankly are almost hygienically alarming (I mean the egg).
I imagine it's a mirror of the fake americanization happening here, in which everything that comes from America is cool and hip, even those things probably shunned by Americans themselves and that find a make-shift or second-best audience here.

I miss my fathers sauce.Theres alot of fake Italian food here in the states .Sorry to hear its making its way to Italy. Even half blooded Italian here and I know right away if the food taste good or like crap.

[SisterNightroad]

I miss my fathers sauce.Theres alot of fake Italian food here in the states .Sorry to hear its making its way to Italy. Even half blooded Italian here and I know right away if the food taste good or like crap.
Ah ah, yes it's in the DNA! Real pizza run through our blood.
How was your father sauce?
Here it's been a while since the first Starbucks opened, but thankfully it's only in the biggest cities. It's a bit strange because people actually go to it because they saw it in the movies or TV series and they feel hip, but at the same time complain about the taste and quality. Maybe it's the effect of the novelty?

[SisterNightroad]

Yesterday I've been at the MAMBO, Modern Art Museum of BOlogna, and I've seen the "David Bowie is" exibition. It was a very good experience, it was multimedial and before entering they gave you headphones with a special device that, depending in which room and which part of the room you were it played a different registration; if you were standing before the big screens that in every room played parts of intervies and tv performances or music videos it played the synchronized audio of them, while if you got further it played a David Bowie playlist. There were a lot of personal objects and commentaries from people who knew him and worked with him, many of his past outfits and a lot of journal entries and photographs.
What I liked the most were the costumes. I was surprised but I thought him much taller than what he actually was.
What I liked the least was the excessive multimediality, since the exibition is very large if you want to look properly to it it requires at the very least 3 full hours, and having so many things to read, look at and listen to at once made me a bit dull after a while. In fact I tried to take off the headphones except for when I had to watch subtitled videos and interviews (they were all original sound with subtitles) but I found out that even in the museum there a different playlist playing. Also it wasn't organized very good, it proceded for themes and not in chronological order and there wasn't really an itinerary to follow.
However it's still an experience that I recommend and if someone has the opportunity to see it in the future he won't regret it.

[Macfanforever]

Ah ah, yes it's in the DNA! Real pizza run through our blood.
How was your father sauce?
Here it's been a while since the first Starbucks opened, but thankfully it's only in the biggest cities. It's a bit strange because people actually go to it because they saw it in the movies or TV series and they feel hip, but at the same time complain about the taste and quality. Maybe it's the effect of the novelty?

Yes its in the blood .Dads sauce was great.I miss it and add that I also miss my mothers cooking too.I have to say that I never walked into a Starbucks since I'm not a fan of coffee anymore and never mind its over priced too.I cant even imagine what the prices over in Italy are in your Starbucks.Also I dont drink Dunkin Donuts coffee either but their donuts are OK. Years ago I used too drink coffee by the gallon at the office job which was like 20 plus years ago when I quit drinking it because it was bothering my stomach.
Now its only soda pop,hot coco and some tea.

[SisterNightroad]

Yes its in the blood .Dads sauce was great.I miss it and add that I also miss my mothers cooking too.I have to say that I never walked into a Starbucks since I'm not a fan of coffee anymore and never mind its over priced too.I cant even imagine what the prices over in Italy are in your Starbucks.Also I dont drink Dunkin Donuts coffee either but their donuts are OK. Years ago I used too drink coffee by the gallon at the office job which was like 20 plus years ago when I quit drinking it because it was bothering my stomach.
Now its only soda pop,hot coco and some tea.
Actually I don't know how much it costs a cappuccino from Starbucks because I've only seen one when I was in Florence and I didn't want to enter since here you can have the real deal everywhere else and it costs 1 Euro and 20-50 cents, circa 1 dollar and 34-68 cents. unfortunately I can't drink it too much too because I tend have a bit of irritable bowel syndrome. I usually drink a bit of milk with honey in the mrning and then it's all tea and fruit infusion, sometimes I drink chocolate soy milk.
I've tried donuts once, they're ok but here we already have bomboloni: http://gracessweetlife.com/2011/08/bomboloni-alla-crema-krapfen-italian-cream-filled-donuts/

[FuzzyPlum]

I respect the 'no politics' rule. I therefore won't be making any comment at this present time. Just wanted to say it's 'ucking killing me. Just wanna let rip!
:D:shocked::p;):nod::laugh::):lol:

[olive]

I respect the 'no politics' rule. I therefore won't be making any comment at this present time. Just wanted to say it's 'ucking killing me. Just wanna let rip!
:D:shocked::p;):nod::laugh::):lol:

yup!
also not having an outlet to discuss with people who's opinions interest me sucks
irresponsible one who had to have it his way or no way is gone we should be able to resume things ..... but it is not my bard and i respect that

[SisterNightroad]

I respect the 'no politics' rule. I therefore won't be making any comment at this present time. Just wanted to say it's 'ucking killing me. Just wanna let rip!
:D:shocked::p;):nod::laugh::):lol:

yup!
also not having an outlet to discuss with people who's opinions interest me sucks
irresponsible one who had to have it his way or no way is gone we should be able to resume things ..... but it is not my bard and i respect that
Then I remind you that you can still discuss using private messages.

[Macfanforever]

Actually I don't know how much it costs a cappuccino from Starbucks because I've only seen one when I was in Florence and I didn't want to enter since here you can have the real deal everywhere else and it costs 1 Euro and 20-50 cents, circa 1 dollar and 34-68 cents. unfortunately I can't drink it too much too because I tend have a bit of irritable bowel syndrome. I usually drink a bit of milk with honey in the mrning and then it's all tea and fruit infusion, sometimes I drink chocolate soy milk.
I've tried donuts once, they're ok but here we already have bomboloni: http://gracessweetlife.com/2011/08/bomboloni-alla-crema-krapfen-italian-cream-filled-donuts/


Ok thats not bad.Yes .That stuff will go through me like water and the same with soda off the tap or fountain.I try to stay away from the fast food places but I do love Wendy's Frosty milk shakes and their french fries .If I eat too much of the other stuff.It will give me a stomach ache.

[Macfanforever]

yup!
also not having an outlet to discuss with people who's opinions interest me sucks
irresponsible one who had to have it his way or no way is gone we should be able to resume things ..... but it is not my bard and i respect that

I respect the 'no politics' rule. I therefore won't be making any comment at this present time. Just wanted to say it's 'ucking killing me. Just wanna let rip!
:D:shocked::p;):nod::laugh::):lol:

Youtube .You can say anything on there.Even can curse on there.

[iamnotafraid]

yup!
also not having an outlet to discuss with people who's opinions interest me sucks

we should be able to resume things .....

What if we changed their names to Fly Face and Orange Head?
Then we could talk about them all we wanted and no one would be
the wiser.

Like...

We know things will be bad with Fly Face if elected.
But Orange Head is much more of a mystery. So are
we scared of what we know or what we don't?

[SisterNightroad]

What if we changed their names to Fly Face and Orange Head?
Then we could talk about them all we wanted and no one would be
the wiser.

Like...

We know things will be bad with Fly Face if elected.
But Orange Head is much more of a mystery. So are
we scared of what we know or what we don't?
That's a bit too obvious even to me that I'm an outsider.
However I repeat that the ban at the beginning wasn't intended to be necessarily permanent, but the restoring of the politics and religion topics depends on your behavior and respect of the rules.

[olive]

That's a bit too obvious even to me that I'm an outsider.
However I repeat that the ban at the beginning wasn't intended to be necessarily permanent, but the restoring of the politics and religion topics depends on your behavior and respect of the rules.

i promise to be respectful and I think 99.5 % of the people who are still here will to

also South Park uses aliases for them ....but we are not allowed to use that kind of language here

[Macfanforever]

I just wish the calendar all a sudden jump to November 9th and this whole ordeal is over with.At this point I just hope that who ever gets in that will keep us afloat.On the other hand the burning hot topics are in the Stevie/Rumours threads.LOL..............................

[olive]

things that are happening are going too change the way things get done in the future regardless of the outcome things will never be the same

[iamnotafraid]

That's a bit too obvious even to me that I'm an outsider.

the restoring of the politics and religion topics depends on your behavior and respect of the rules.

I thought I'd outsmarted you.

You went from psychiatrist to teacher.


Speaking of teachers, when did they become
heroes?

[SisterNightroad]

Tonight there have been other three seismic episodes like that of late August. I live in the far periphery of the seismic region so the effects were bland, just a bit of fear. Now our thoughts are for the towns that have been devastated, we have acquaintances and distant relatives that live near the epicentre.

[iamnotafraid]

Political Threads

If Orange wins I'm thinking the Political Thread
ban will be discountinued.

If The Fly wins I'd be willing to bet that the ban
will continue.

[louielouie2000]

I'd be willing to bet if the political bear keeps getting poked, that suspensions will commence.

[FuzzyPlum]

I'd be willing to bet if the political bear keeps getting poked, that suspensions will commence.

Hey louielouie2000, I really hope I am not suspended for flagging this up, but this quote of yours nearly had me choking on my Shreddies...

'As far as the festering malcontent around here; the Ledge has never, ever been a bed of roses. It's actually far more pleasant and peaceful now than it's ever been. Not that we can't strive for better. All the same, I am a big believer in letting this place be what it wants to be organically. There have been other sites over the years that tried to force certain mindsets; they didn't last'
louielouie2000, October 26th 2016

[iamnotafraid]

I'd be willing to bet if the political bear keeps getting poked, that suspensions will commence.

I stand by my comment.

If one can't even express views at all, then what's
the use of this place?

But if I get suspended all I ask is to do it in an open
way. Let it be known publicly. And for how long.
Whether days or permanently. Not for my benefit,
but for the other members.

Your threat is much more troublesome than my
original post. Which in fact was quite tame. And if the
comments are deleted, I'd consider that a cowardly act.

[SisterNightroad]

This is a music forum so I really don't understand why we should insist to use this place to hold political discussions, there are limitless other places that are much more advisable where you can specifically do that.
Like everything here there are rules to follow to make sure that this place remains equally enjoyable for everyone, and they apply to anyone.
The ledge is a forum about Fleetwood Mac and "this place can be what it wants to be organically" in the sense that you can talk say what you want about the topic, even making rude comments about band members, as long as you follow the rules. But this is not a public place, it's a private space made to talk about the band and its members so it's not obbligatory for it to have space for political comments.

[FuzzyPlum]

This is a music forum so I really don't understand why we should insist to use this place to hold political discussions, there are limitless other places that are much more advisable where you can specifically do that.
Like everything here there are rules to follow to make sure that this place remains equally enjoyable for everyone, and they apply to anyone.
The ledge is a forum about Fleetwood Mac and "this place can be what it wants to be organically" in the sense that you can talk say what you want about the topic, even making rude comments about band members, as long as you follow the rules. But this is not a public place, it's a private space made to talk about the band and its members so it's not obbligatory for it to have space for political comments.

So if it is specifically a music forum what is the point in having a chit chat section at all then? If people do not 'enjoy' engaging in debate they need not frequent such pages. My recollection is that you used to contribute to such discussion as much as anyone.
Not so long ago it was touted that 'the ban was never intended to be permanent and could be lifted if people behaved themselves'. Okay, so what is it to be? Adult discussion was spolied by 14 year old Ledgies.


To be clear, I really couldn't give a stuff whether people are allowed to discuss politics (or any other touchy subject) or not. However, I do find it all a bit too 'big brother' and the inflammatory language about suspending people really is beyond ridiculous.

[MovieStarView]

I'm very confused. What is it I am missing here?

Political Threads

If Orange wins I'm thinking the Political Thread
ban will be discountinued.

If The Fly wins I'd be willing to bet that the ban
will continue.

I'd be willing to bet if the political bear keeps getting poked, that suspensions will commence.

[louielouie2000]

Hey louielouie2000, I really hope I am not suspended for flagging this up, but this quote of yours nearly had me choking on my Shreddies...

'As far as the festering malcontent around here; the Ledge has never, ever been a bed of roses. It's actually far more pleasant and peaceful now than it's ever been. Not that we can't strive for better. All the same, I am a big believer in letting this place be what it wants to be organically. There have been other sites over the years that tried to force certain mindsets; they didn't last'
louielouie2000, October 26th 2016

First of all, my comment was regarding the Fleetwood Mac section of the board. The Ledge has never forced its members to have blind allegiances to the band or its specific members as a condition of membership. Other websites over the years have banned or refused new membership of posters because they were critical of Stevie or whomever. We don't do that here.

It is important to know that the chit chat section is a privilege, though. Michele pays to own and spends her precious free time maintaining a Fleetwood Mac website; discussion of topics not related to Fleetwood Mac is not an inalienable right. We keep chit chat going because it's a nice place for members to bond over shared interests, and humanize one another. However, the political bickering had become counterintuitive to all of that. This is why politics were put on hold around here. The Ledge is worth more than one American election.

I stand by my comment.

If one can't even express views at all, then what's
the use of this place?

But if I get suspended all I ask is to do it in an open
way. Let it be known publicly. And for how long.
Whether days or permanently. Not for my benefit,
but for the other members.

Your threat is much more troublesome than my
original post. Which in fact was quite tame. And if the
comments are deleted, I'd consider that a cowardly act.

My comment was tongue in cheek, just as your not so subtle boundary testing often is. But no, when anyone is suspended or banned, we do not disclose any of the surrounding information for public consumption. The Ledge is owned and run by a private individual; there is no bill of rights here.

[SisterNightroad]

So if it is specifically a music forum what is the point in having a chit chat section at all then? If people do not 'enjoy' engaging in debate they need not frequent such pages.
If you remember well the problem was that the animosity had spread from the specific threads to the other forums, and there were many remarks among the threads in those band's forum that had nothing to do with music but stemmed from the political antipaties instead. This made people who wanted to avoid political discussion impossible to read serenely and many decided to abandon the forum altogether.

My recollection is that you used to contribute to such discussion as much as anyone.
I don't understand what you are trying to say. This is not about me, it's about respect of the rules.
Yes, before the ban I used to contribute to the discussions, trying to always be respectful of the norms, and after the ban I stopped as (almost) everyone else did, and if the ban will be revoked chances are I'll contribute again.
I don't make rules.

Not so long ago it was touted that 'the ban was never intended to be permanent and could be lifted if people behaved themselves'. Okay, so what is it to be? Adult discussion was spolied by 14 year old Ledgies.
Again I don't fully understand what you are advocating. It has been said that the ban wasn't necessarily permanent because it's true. From what I know and remember it's not the first time that a hot topic has been temporarily prohibited to blow some steam off, and you should have been a member for longer than me. Why this time is this prohibition impossible to respect?

To be clear, I really couldn't give a stuff whether people are allowed to discuss politics (or any other touchy subject) or not. However, I do find it all a bit too 'big brother' and the inflammatory language about suspending people really is beyond ridiculous.
I don't care about whether I can or cannot discuss politics here too. I'm not here for that.
I'm a member of other forums and there if someone makes Outside Themed posts they get outright canceled and if someone attempts to make provocative posts they get outright banned. I think they're a bit strict but their house, their rules.

[FuzzyPlum]

If you remember well the problem was that the animosity had spread from the specific threads to the other forums, and there were many remarks among the threads in those band's forum that had nothing to do with music but stemmed from the political antipaties instead. This made people who wanted to avoid political discussion impossible to read serenely and many decided to abandon the forum altogether.

Well, no, I personally don't recall that happening. I remember people (myself included) being annoyed with welcomechris elsewhere (about other things) but I didn't personally see anything political spreading into other forums. If it did happen (as I'm sure it did) then I don't think I witnessed it personally. However, if that did happen then the logical thing would have been to warn and then sanction individual offenders. Indeed, I'm aware welcomechris is no longer here- I don't know if thats connected.


I don't understand what you are trying to say. This is not about me, it's about respect of the rules.
Yes, before the ban I used to contribute to the discussions, trying to always be respectful of the norms, and after the ban I stopped as (almost) everyone else did, and if the ban will be revoked chances are I'll contribute again.
I don't make rules.


I am trying to say you were a fervent and valued participant in discussion. I'm sure you won't outright say so but I suspect you yourself would consider banning discussion of certain topics to be rather silly. I appreciate there are rules but some rules seem to be arbitarily made up.


Again I don't fully understand what you are advocating. It has been said that the ban wasn't necessarily permanent because it's true. From what I know and remember it's not the first time that a hot topic has been temporarily prohibited to blow some steam off, and you should have been a member for longer than me. Why this time is this prohibition impossible to respect?

Sorry, I don't recall any other occasions in which topics have been 'temporarily prohibited'. What happened on other occasions? I'd say this ban has clearly been respected; nobody has posted any overtly polictical comments. The only comments that have been made about the subject involve digs about the decision that was taken, not the topic itself. I think it was suggested the ban may only be temporary as a means for backtracking on what was a bit of an ill-judged decision.
So, it was suggested the ban be temporary as a means for cooling-off. When exactly is the ban likely to be lifted? Or are we to be on hold indefinitely? Until after the US election? And what then, another ban in the run up to the next one?

I don't care about whether I can or cannot discuss politics here too. I'm not here for that.
I'm a member of other forums and there if someone makes Outside Themed posts they get outright canceled and if someone attempts to make provocative posts they get outright banned. I think they're a bit strict but their house, their rules.

It's not just about politics, it's about heated topics in general. I still just cannot for the life of me see why people can't come to this place they know and love and engage in intelligent discussion about whatever burning issues they wish to discuss. Provided threads are clearly labelled then people do not have to read things and comment if they choose not to. The crazy thing is, any one of us can go onto any of the other forums and say pretty much anything we want so long as it isn't deemed directly offensive towards any other Ledge member. In fact, I could probably go on 'Rumours' right now and post a thread entitled 'Stevie Nicks thinks Donald Trump is a fat ignorant buffoon because...' and it would probably be okay so long as I'm discussing the views of a member of Fleetwood Mac. The actual topics themselves don't really bother me- its just the way its done and the way people are treated. 'Tongue in cheek' threats of banning valued members just for making light hearted digs is silly. I enjoy checking in on the Ledge but I dont like tiptoing around worrying about what posts I'm making or whether threads may be deemed too offensive. Bloody hell, this is the internet. There is far worse out there to worry about.

Whatever happens, please treat us contributors as grown-ups and please, please avoid the patronising tone.

[iamnotafraid]

I'm very confused. What is it I am missing here?

Political discourse.

[Macfanforever]

Now the hot topics are in the Rumours and Stevie forums .LOL . Most forums ban the hot topics like politics,religion and any other hot subjects. As we found out it does not take much to come unglued over opinions on things in those hot topics.

[MoonSister75]

Well, no, I personally don't recall that happening. I remember people (myself included) being annoyed with welcomechris elsewhere (about other things) but I didn't personally see anything political spreading into other forums. If it did happen (as I'm sure it did) then I don't think I witnessed it personally. However, if that did happen then the logical thing would have been to warn and then sanction individual offenders. Indeed, I'm aware welcomechris is no longer here- I don't know if thats connected.




I don't remember seeing the political comments on here spreading to other forums either, but then I don't read all the threads and posts so maybe I missed it. I was aware that it was getting nasty in here at times, and I understand the decision to take some action (...although it often gets just as nasty in the Rumours forum!?!) I agree, it's a shame that members creating problems couldn't have been warned, instead of a ban on particular topics.

[iamnotafraid]

I don't remember seeing the political comments on here spreading to other forums either, but then I don't read all the threads and posts so maybe I missed it.

I agree, it's a shame that members creating problems couldn't have been warned, instead of a ban on particular topics.

Like you and FuzzyPlum I don't remember seeing anything real
spilling over into the other sections. The Rumours section is much
more volatile (non-political) any day of the week than the Chit Chat
section.

Being warned personally is strange. As it's usually more of a "you guys
better stop...". Me pushing the boundaries? Whatever that means, my
posts when not being serious are meant to be taken as simple tall tales
that I hope bring a smile once in a while to some members. Also I use
the stories to break some info at times. My threads bare that out.

I wouldn't go as far as some to suggest that it's a privilege to post here
at The Ledge. I would call it a pleasure. That's closer to the truth for
me at least. If that's taken away, oh well.

[olive]

I don't remember seeing the political comments on here spreading to other forums either, but then I don't read all the threads and posts so maybe I missed it. I was aware that it was getting nasty in here at times, and I understand the decision to take some action (...although it often gets just as nasty in the Rumours forum!?!) I agree, it's a shame that members creating problems couldn't have been warned, instead of a ban on particular topics.

i didn't see any post either ..... BUT obviously something did happen and I have noticed one poster with ummm strong opinions and the need for control no longer here

[MoonSister75]

Being warned personally is strange. As it's usually more of a "you guys
better stop...".

Yes that would have been ideal, a warning to the group as a whole to calm things down, so everyone had a chance to think about posting responsibly, to prevent the political discussion getting out of hand. It seems that the current political climate is bringing up very extreme emotions. I think it was just a bit of a shock to everyone here to suddenly find a ban, with no warning.

As Macfanforever has mentioned above, these topics often get banned on other forums - I wasn't aware of that as I don't use other forums.

Oh well, never mind, maybe this has prevented a full scale political war happening in the chit chat section.

[MoonSister75]

i didn't see any post either ..... BUT obviously something did happen and I have noticed one poster with ummm strong opinions and the need for control no longer here

At least it's picked up a bit in here with people posting more regularly - it was very very quiet and almost dead in here for a month or so.

[Macfanforever]

Its sad to say I just got a invitation in the mail yesterday to my class reunion which is on the same date as Stevie's show at the Mohegan Sun on the 25th of November .I have not been to any reunions yet in my life so it looks like Stevie wins with this decision hands down. Maybe next time if I'm still alive.

[Macfanforever]

i didn't see any post either ..... BUT obviously something did happen and I have noticed one poster with ummm strong opinions and the need for control no longer here

I dont remember seeing any leaks into other sections myself.Unless it was Stevie/FM related like I mentioned about the Mac should take over the Oval office.LOL...........

Yes that would have been ideal, a warning to the group as a whole to calm things down, so everyone had a chance to think about posting responsibly, to prevent the political discussion getting out of hand. It seems that the current political climate is bringing up very extreme emotions. I think it was just a bit of a shock to everyone here to suddenly find a ban, with no warning.

As Macfanforever has mentioned above, these topics often get banned on other forums - I wasn't aware of that as I don't use other forums.

Oh well, never mind, maybe this has prevented a full scale political war happening in the chit chat section.

I'm on about 6 to 10 other forums and the hot topics are forbidden on them.One other forum has a sub forum titled ."Take It Outside" which all hot topic crap gets moved over there and users can fight it out over there.None of those forums are Stevie/FM related.

At least it's picked up a bit in here with people posting more regularly - it was very very quiet and almost dead in here for a month or so.

Yes It picked up because Stevie is on the road. Also we picked up new Ledgies too which is great .Welcome to the board guys.Also I have to add that I took a summer break from the keyboard between July and August.When I came back .It was dead except for the" Is Stevie going to record with FM "topics.

[SisterNightroad]

I think there's some confusion among the members about how The Ledge works.
Like Louie has said this forum is owned by Michele and she pays and puts effort to keep running it for free, which in my opinion makes her a saint because I wouldn't do it even if I was payed for it. So, like all forums, this is a private space like it would be at all intents and purposes Michele's house or whatever other property. We moderators help her keeping it in order, for example removing fake profiles, spam posts or outrageously insulting posts. Sometimes if someone has collected more of the above infractions or has committed a particularly big one they may get suspended or banned; these decisions are discussed together.

To me it's obvious that the measures regard the single person alone, so they're not publicized for all the ledgies to see, this is not a courthouse and there's no need to hold people up for ridicule or otherwise involve other members that aren't aware of all the infractions the person in question may have committed.

Sometimes circumstances may arise in which "extraordinary measures" have to be applied. In fact, for example, in my early days as a ledgie I clearly remember discussions about Stevie's abortions rapidly escalated and that lead to a temporary block for, I think, two weeks. I also remember one of the oldest members saying that it wasn't the first time, and in fact a similar scenario repeated himself, even if without blocking, at least another time in my permanence here.

Now the problem is that while "overtly" political comments have been avoided, since I became a moderator I noticed many people have repeatedly poked the subject in not even a very subtle way (and I'm not talking about the criticism of the last days) which honestly feels like being jerked around. Adult behaviour and criticism aren't anything close to it.

The ban has never thought to be permanent, noone is backtracking, it's just me wrongly deciding that explaining its impermanence would have been a good decision, I thought people would have been relieved and it would have lifted the mood a bit. It seems I was wrong in believing that people would have handled the information maturely instead of jumping to conclusions on their own.
The initial idea was to restore the topic at some yet uncertain date after the elections; I was vague about it because the date is still to decide and also I don't make promises to anyone since it's a decision that doesn't rely on me alone and also if the infractions would continue it could be necessary to change plans. Next time, if you want to know I suggest that you simply ask, so we both can act and be treated like adults.

As it's been pointed out, the majority of other forums don't tolerate hot topic discussions. No one has talked of privileges but it is a bonus having a chit-chat section. Now that I'm more internet savy I was expecting the ban happening, and it doesn't have anything to do with my personal tolerance of political discussions, for example from what I understood Louie is even more tolerant than me on the topic. The ban itself in this perspective is indeed a warning.

I'd like to point out that while it may be true that there was a particularly problematic member, it would be wrong to shift all of the blame for what has happened onto him. It takes more than a single person to make a fight, maybe one is a troublemaker but he needs others that lead him on to make trouble.

Now sorry but I have to start getting fabulous for Halloween.

[iamnotafraid]

I think there's some confusion among the members about how The Ledge works.

No one has talked of privileges but it is a bonus having a chit-chat section.




Yes they have, and it was a moderator.

I'll find it.

[iamnotafraid]

It is important to know that the chit chat section is a privilege, though.


SisterN,

There's the quote as proof.

[Macfanforever]

I agree with Louie and Sister on having Chit Chat as a bonus forum.Some of those forums I mentioned dont even have a chit chat section.I remember reading posts on those forums in the topics which is technically off topic.They were saying ."How come this forum dont have a chit chat or open topic section". The mods replied saying."We dont have them because the trouble of users abusing it". As of posting BS and stir up things.As other FM forums are gone or die off .We are lucky what we got here and have a forum that very informative and up to date with the members of FM and their solo work.I have to admit that I acted like a ahole during the time with those hot topics last summer and I had to back off and take a break from it all.Again I apologize for what was said at the time.

[SisterNightroad]

Yes they have, and it was a moderator.

I'll find it.

SisterN,

There's the quote as proof.
Yes, it seems that Louie used that word incorrectly, however I see from the context of the whole sentence that he was still just referring to the chit-chat section, not the whole forum like it seemed in your post. What I, and surely also he, wanted to say is that chit-chat is an extra.

[iamnotafraid]

How about those Cubs!!

[olive]

:]:]:]:]:lol::]:]:]:]



http://68.media.tumblr.com/272570e5373babdbb537c13d94b53f00/tumblr_ofmepp27qa1qz6f9yo1_500.jpg

[olive]

I want to say I an happy this is a political free space right now

I have lost a few friends (since childhood ) who I never suspected harbored so much hate .

and the constant memes and such polluting my facebok news feed is nauseating from all 4 sides .

and the glut of congratulations from people who did not know there was a Baseball team called the Cubs until last night / this morning ( a welcomed break from politics )

anyway I am glad it is not infected here


now here's a cute bunny

http://www.cuded.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/47-Bunny-Picture.jpg

[vivfox]

When I started my new eating and exercise lifestyle, I decided I needed a cheat weekend where I could indulge in my old foods as a reward. I decided one weekend every 60 days would be the time. So after the first two months I had one meal at McDonald's(Filet o Fish, Lg. Fries), [Sm. Fries to eat in the car on the way home LOL], one meal at my favorite Chinese food restaurant, As many slices as I could handle of pepperoni pizza, one meal at Denny's(Chicken Melt sandwich with French Fries) and one Sundae from Friendly's( a fantastic ice cream parlour only available in the North East) Ice Cream and one Snicker's candy bar. These are all my comfort foods. These foods must all be consumed between Thursday through Sunday. I had most of them and they were enjoyable. About a week back into my regimen I realized I had forgotten to eat the ice cream and the candy bar but they were going to have to wait until the next 60 day cheat weekend. After all that eating my body gained back NINE pounds in 4 days and it took me a little under 2 weeks to jog that off. After the next 60 day cycle which became 4 months since my new lifestyle began, I indulged in my enjoyable cheat weekend. This time I included a friend and family in these cheat foods. At this same time my left leg, just below the knee and downward was killing me from all the jogging, even though I had done stretches before and after each run. It got to the point that it hurt so bad that I started to feel crippled so I decided to take some time off from jogging. On cheat weekend # 2 my body gained back 7 lbs. and so I decided to skip the ice cream sundae because it just wasn't worth it. I continued to eat right and continued to lift weights but I ended up not walking or jogging for 11 days. My knee is only sore in one finger tipped sized spot so I decided it was time to resume walking. Last night after work I was exhausted and all I felt like doing was relaxing in my computer chair and playing on FB but instead I went out and walked my 3.3 miles. When I got back home I lifted weights for 15 min. and then got down on my back on my mat and for the first time since 1974(I kid u not) I did sit ups. I did 5 of them and then forced myself to do 2 more. Then I felt so good about myself and also felt some renewed energy for the rest of the evening. Just by eating right it only took my body 5 days to shed the cheat weekend # 2 foods but by not walking or jogging for those 11 days I did not go down in weight. I remained the same. Now I am going to post this for all of you to read and then out the door on my walk I'll go.

[SisterNightroad]

When I started my new eating and exercise lifestyle, I decided I needed a cheat weekend where I could indulge in my old foods as a reward. I decided one weekend every 60 days would be the time. So after the first two months I had one meal at McDonald's(Filet o Fish, Lg. Fries), [Sm. Fries to eat in the car on the way home LOL], one meal at my favorite Chinese food restaurant, As many slices as I could handle of pepperoni pizza, one meal at Denny's(Chicken Melt sandwich with French Fries) and one Sundae from Friendly's( a fantastic ice cream parlour only available in the North East) Ice Cream and one Snicker's candy bar. These are all my comfort foods. These foods must all be consumed between Thursday through Sunday. I had most of them and they were enjoyable. About a week back into my regimen I realized I had forgotten to eat the ice cream and the candy bar but they were going to have to wait until the next 60 day cheat weekend. After all that eating my body gained back NINE pounds in 4 days and it took me a little under 2 weeks to jog that off. After the next 60 day cycle which became 4 months since my new lifestyle began, I indulged in my enjoyable cheat weekend. This time I included a friend and family in these cheat foods. At this same time my left leg, just below the knee and downward was killing me from all the jogging, even though I had done stretches before and after each run. It got to the point that it hurt so bad that I started to feel crippled so I decided to take some time off from jogging. On cheat weekend # 2 my body gained back 7 lbs. and so I decided to skip the ice cream sundae because it just wasn't worth it. I continued to eat right and continued to lift weights but I ended up not walking or jogging for 11 days. My knee is only sore in one finger tipped sized spot so I decided it was time to resume walking. Last night after work I was exhausted and all I felt like doing was relaxing in my computer chair and playing on FB but instead I went out and walked my 3.3 miles. When I got back home I lifted weights for 15 min. and then got down on my back on my mat and for the first time since 1974(I kid u not) I did sit ups. I did 5 of them and then forced myself to do 2 more. Then I felt so good about myself and also felt some renewed energy for the rest of the evening. Just by eating right it only took my body 5 days to shed the cheat weekend # 2 foods but by not walking or jogging for those 11 days I did not go down in weight. I remained the same. Now I am going to post this for all of you to read and then out the door on my walk I'll go.
That's amazing Viv.
Yeah, jogging can be a pain for joints, since I have back problems I avoid it and walk instead.
However usually people that are on a diet can have a cheat day every week, maybe it's better instead of three full days even if they are every once in a while? Surely it's more rewarding and constant.
For example my mother uses Saturday's dinner and Sunday's luch for cheat day.

[olive]

When I started my new eating and exercise lifestyle, I decided I needed a cheat weekend where I could indulge in my old foods as a reward. I decided one weekend every 60 days would be the time. So after the first two months I had one meal at McDonald's(Filet o Fish, Lg. Fries), [Sm. Fries to eat in the car on the way home LOL], one meal at my favorite Chinese food restaurant, As many slices as I could handle of pepperoni pizza, one meal at Denny's(Chicken Melt sandwich with French Fries) and one Sundae from Friendly's( a fantastic ice cream parlour only available in the North East) Ice Cream and one Snicker's candy bar. These are all my comfort foods. These foods must all be consumed between Thursday through Sunday. I had most of them and they were enjoyable. About a week back into my regimen I realized I had forgotten to eat the ice cream and the candy bar but they were going to have to wait until the next 60 day cheat weekend. After all that eating my body gained back NINE pounds in 4 days and it took me a little under 2 weeks to jog that off. After the next 60 day cycle which became 4 months since my new lifestyle began, I indulged in my enjoyable cheat weekend. This time I included a friend and family in these cheat foods. At this same time my left leg, just below the knee and downward was killing me from all the jogging, even though I had done stretches before and after each run. It got to the point that it hurt so bad that I started to feel crippled so I decided to take some time off from jogging. On cheat weekend # 2 my body gained back 7 lbs. and so I decided to skip the ice cream sundae because it just wasn't worth it. I continued to eat right and continued to lift weights but I ended up not walking or jogging for 11 days. My knee is only sore in one finger tipped sized spot so I decided it was time to resume walking. Last night after work I was exhausted and all I felt like doing was relaxing in my computer chair and playing on FB but instead I went out and walked my 3.3 miles. When I got back home I lifted weights for 15 min. and then got down on my back on my mat and for the first time since 1974(I kid u not) I did sit ups. I did 5 of them and then forced myself to do 2 more. Then I felt so good about myself and also felt some renewed energy for the rest of the evening. Just by eating right it only took my body 5 days to shed the cheat weekend # 2 foods but by not walking or jogging for those 11 days I did not go down in weight. I remained the same. Now I am going to post this for all of you to read and then out the door on my walk I'll go.

good for you ! no one should jog may i suggest swimming and or water aerobics, I know it helps , the YMCA usually has a few pools , the Hospital near me South Shore offered aerobics and yoga in a heated pool ( ahhh ) also there is a Community pool in the a near by town Weymouth Parks dept runs the schools use it from 3 - 5 before and after and weekends it is open to the public ( and usually empty ) check your towns website website and also some high schools/colleges and hotels with pools let the public use them

[Macfanforever]

How about those Cubs!!

I thought the world series was over weeks ago.I was watching the CMA's instead .I have a feeling the rating were probably in the basement since the Yanks and the Sox were not in it.

[Macfanforever]

When I started my new eating and exercise lifestyle, I decided I needed a cheat weekend where I could indulge in my old foods as a reward. I decided one weekend every 60 days would be the time. So after the first two months I had one meal at McDonald's(Filet o Fish, Lg. Fries), [Sm. Fries to eat in the car on the way home LOL], one meal at my favorite Chinese food restaurant, As many slices as I could handle of pepperoni pizza, one meal at Denny's(Chicken Melt sandwich with French Fries) and one Sundae from Friendly's( a fantastic ice cream parlour only available in the North East) Ice Cream and one Snicker's candy bar. These are all my comfort foods. These foods must all be consumed between Thursday through Sunday. I had most of them and they were enjoyable. About a week back into my regimen I realized I had forgotten to eat the ice cream and the candy bar but they were going to have to wait until the next 60 day cheat weekend. After all that eating my body gained back NINE pounds in 4 days and it took me a little under 2 weeks to jog that off. After the next 60 day cycle which became 4 months since my new lifestyle began, I indulged in my enjoyable cheat weekend. This time I included a friend and family in these cheat foods. At this same time my left leg, just below the knee and downward was killing me from all the jogging, even though I had done stretches before and after each run. It got to the point that it hurt so bad that I started to feel crippled so I decided to take some time off from jogging. On cheat weekend # 2 my body gained back 7 lbs. and so I decided to skip the ice cream sundae because it just wasn't worth it. I continued to eat right and continued to lift weights but I ended up not walking or jogging for 11 days. My knee is only sore in one finger tipped sized spot so I decided it was time to resume walking. Last night after work I was exhausted and all I felt like doing was relaxing in my computer chair and playing on FB but instead I went out and walked my 3.3 miles. When I got back home I lifted weights for 15 min. and then got down on my back on my mat and for the first time since 1974(I kid u not) I did sit ups. I did 5 of them and then forced myself to do 2 more. Then I felt so good about myself and also felt some renewed energy for the rest of the evening. Just by eating right it only took my body 5 days to shed the cheat weekend # 2 foods but by not walking or jogging for those 11 days I did not go down in weight. I remained the same. Now I am going to post this for all of you to read and then out the door on my walk I'll go.

Wow.Thats great Viv.I'm glad that you are keeping up on your workouts..I have to get my a$$ in gear better here with more walking but getting a good killer workout raking leaves over here..I had a good report from my kidney doctor NEP specialist yesterday about my blood pressure is doing better with the upgrade of the BP pills mg size.She wants to keep the BP down to save my kidneys from destruction from high BP.So on that I have not had a potato chip or other salted food for about a month and I'm dying to have atlease one chip.Now I know what the people that quit smoking are going through.That junk food will kill you like booze and smokes.Today I scheduled my yearly physical appt with my primary doctor from December. So thats another set of blood tests and pee tests at Quest I got to do in a couple weeks.I now feel like a pin cushion.

[becca]

I normally ignore baseball and almost all sports, but as I have been wearing a Cubs ball cap for the last decade plus since a then boyfriend bought it for me (in non-official pink though), this year I took an interest. Plus having a Canadian team involved in the other league for awhile helped. It was fun watching them play in Texas. So now I can wear the Cubs hat even more proudly! In terms of entertainment I enjoyed the games I watched, definitely a personal record for me. The only other things I pay attention to are ice hockey and soccer/football (not to be confused with the U.S. and Canadian so-called 'football'). Yeah, they're probably all multi-millionaires and some might even be jerks but yay Cubs after 108 years! :)

[Erin]

I thought the world series was over weeks ago.I was watching the CMA's instead .I have a feeling the rating were probably in the basement since the Yanks and the Sox were not in it.

http://money.cnn.com/2016/11/03/media/world-series-game-7-ratings-cubs-indians-fox/

Sigh, there are people who don't live on the East Coast you know.

However, still a White Sox fan. :)

[Macfanforever]

http://money.cnn.com/2016/11/03/media/world-series-game-7-ratings-cubs-indians-fox/

Sigh, there are people who don't live on the East Coast you know.

However, still a White Sox fan. :)

Oops Sorry.You are right . Wow.Thats great.I guess it was a great game.Not in BB like I used too.If the CMA's were not celebrating their 50th with alot of classic artists on the show then only crop of todays current so called country artists.I probably watch the game.

[iamnotafraid]

I wanted to watch the CMA's but I chose to watch history being made.
Game 7 and a 108 year drought - I had to watch.

Plus I didn't have to sit through Beyonce. What a joke.

[Macfanforever]

I wanted to watch the CMA's but I chose to watch history being made.
Game 7 and a 108 year drought - I had to watch.

Plus I didn't have to sit through Beyonce. What a joke.

Yes .Not into BB anymore also I'm not into Beyonce's tunes but atlease Beyonce ,Lady Gaga and others try something different in their career then their regular routine which is not like someone and some band we know that stays the same for 40 plus years. What are they afraid of.:shocked:

[SisterNightroad]

So on that I have not had a potato chip or other salted food for about a month and I'm dying to have at least one chip.Now I know what the people that quit smoking are going through.
Go on like this, Skip, when you'll get used to eat without salt you won't even noticed the difference; our taste buds tend to get used to salt and this makes us use progressively more and more of it; it's like an addiction.
Good luck for your exams, I'll have to do mine tomorrow too.

[Macfanforever]

Go on like this, Skip, when you'll get used to eat without salt you won't even noticed the difference; our taste buds tend to get used to salt and this makes us use progressively more and more of it; it's like an addiction.
Good luck for your exams, I'll have to do mine tomorrow too.

Thanks.The same for you tomorrow with your exams.

[iamnotafraid]

One eye on the TV.
One eye on the tablet.
That other eye on the computer.

What a wild night.

No wonder why I just
had to buy a pair of
prescription glasses.

[becca]

"Don't stop thinking about tomorrow" ?

:shrug:

[FuzzyPlum]

"Don't stop thinking about tomorrow" ?

:shrug:

I don't want to think about tomorrow. Better start living for today.

[MoonSister75]

"everyone's gone to the moon what's the world coming too??"

I was out at a fair tonight and noticed the moon and this song came to mind, it reminds me of my teenage years and a friend who used to play the guitar and sing this. I didn't realise it was from 1985 - 31 years old! I'd never seen the video but I love it, very simple and very 80's.

The Whole of the Moon - The Waterboys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TON3PORRDQ

I then noticed on youtube that Prince had covered it just last year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgmPdEm5Nv8

[SisterNightroad]

Just want to remember Umberto Veronesi, he died the other night because of cardiorespiratory complications.
He was a worldwide famous doctor and italian politician, famous for having first theorized quadrantectomy, he had dedicated his life to women's health, particularly prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

[iamnotafraid]

That's one big MOON out there tonight.

[MoonSister75]

That's one big MOON out there tonight.

It was a SUPERMOON
The closest it's been to the earth since 1948. It was very bright outside here last night.
I heard an item on the radio yesterday. A man explaining how the Sun and Moon are important to us as they are constants, no matter what is going on here on earth :shocked:
He pointed out that living here in the UK the moon is particularly important to him, as unfortunately we can't rely on seeing the sun :nod:

[SisterNightroad]

That's one big MOON out there tonight.
For a moment I thought you were talking about someone's ass.

It was a SUPERMOON
The closest it's been to the earth since 1948. It was very bright outside here last night.
I heard an item on the radio yesterday. A man explaining how the Sun and Moon are important to us as they are constants, no matter what is going on here on earth :shocked:
He pointed out that living here in the UK the moon is particularly important to him, as unfortunately we can't rely on seeing the sun :nod:
Yes, me and my family yesterday evening even went out on the roof at the most appropriate moment to see it and try immortalizing it but it was an epic fail. The peak hour was at 21:04.

[MoonSister75]

Yes, me and my family yesterday evening even went out on the roof at the most appropriate moment to see it and try immortalizing it but it was an epic fail. The peak hour was at 21:04.

It was very cloudy here around 9pm last night so we had no chance of seeing it at the peak hour. But I did wake up around 1.30am and I looked outside. The sky had cleared and everything was bathed in white moonlight.

[iamnotafraid]

It was very cloudy here around 9pm last night so we had no chance of seeing it at the peak hour. But I did wake up around 1.30am and I looked outside. The sky had cleared and everything was bathed in white moonlight.

Sounds similar to what I did Sunday Night.
And it was cloudy here also. But Monday Night
WOW! Some kind of special.

SisterNightroad, I'm stopping myself from making
a joke about your post. I so rarely edit myself.

[SisterNightroad]

Sounds similar to what I did Sunday Night.
And it was cloudy here also. But Monday Night
WOW! Some kind of special.

SisterNightroad, I'm stopping myself from making
a joke about your post. I so rarely edit myself.
Then you'll be surprised to know that I had edited my post too, what I thought at the start was way worse...

[iamnotafraid]

Then you'll be surprised to know that I had edited my post too, what I thought at the start was way worse...

I hadn't actually written anything, it was just
the door you opened. Now I wonder where you
were going?

[SisterNightroad]

I hadn't actually written anything, it was just
the door you opened. Now I wonder where you
were going?
Well, let's just say that I thought it sounded threatening.

[vivfox]

Yesterday marks exactly five months since I started my eating right and exercise plan. I have lost a total of 32lbs so far. I seriously injured my left knee from jogging and was unable to do that or walk for almost two months, though I resumed walking Friday. My body is filled with serenity.Though I did not walk I still lifted weights and while I have not lost any weight this last month, I have not gained either. Eating healthy is the key. And I never cheat!

[iamnotafraid]

Eating healthy is the key. And I never cheat!

Never cheat? Come on! We all cheat.

Keep up the good work though.

[iamnotafraid]

Well, let's just say that I thought it sounded threatening.

Stop messing with me!

________________________

I want a turducken for Thanksgiving.

[Macfanforever]

Yesterday marks exactly five months since I started my eating right and exercise plan. I have lost a total of 32lbs so far. I seriously injured my left knee from jogging and was unable to do that or walk for almost two months, though I resumed walking Friday. My body is filled with serenity.Though I did not walk I still lifted weights and while I have not lost any weight this last month, I have not gained either. Eating healthy is the key. And I never cheat!

Again congrats with you Viv.Keep it up.I got to get my fat a$$ in gear on doing more walking even if I freeze my marbles off.LOL.I think the continuous leave raking over here is making up for it because I feel it later. Now the holiday season is up on us.Now we have to watch in what we eat and walk it off.Yes eating is the key issue.I back off on the cola favored sodas to one to two cans a week.I got to watch the salt content.My BP will go off the scale if I take in salt.No chips and other junk food for about two months which is killing me.I was happy with my last Nep "Kidney" doctors visit as I mentioned earlier here.Now lets see what the results will be from my yearly physical in December.

[MoonSister75]

Yesterday marks exactly five months since I started my eating right and exercise plan. I have lost a total of 32lbs so far. I seriously injured my left knee from jogging and was unable to do that or walk for almost two months, though I resumed walking Friday. My body is filled with serenity.Though I did not walk I still lifted weights and while I have not lost any weight this last month, I have not gained either. Eating healthy is the key. And I never cheat!

It's great to hear your updates. I'm pleased you are having so much success with diet and exercise. I've also had problems in the past with jogging and my knees. I enjoy the aerobic exercise of running, but I can end up with painful knees. At the moment I walk during the week, and on a Saturday I do a combination of fast walking and jogging for an hour and my knees seem to be ok with that.

Again congrats with you Viv.Keep it up.I got to get my fat a$$ in gear on doing more walking even if I freeze my marbles off.LOL.I think the continuous leave raking over here is making up for it because I feel it later. Now the holiday season is up on us.Now we have to watch in what we eat and walk it off.Yes eating is the key issue.I back off on the cola favored sodas to one to two cans a week.I got to watch the salt content.My BP will go off the scale if I take in salt.No chips and other junk food for about two months which is killing me.I was happy with my last Nep "Kidney" doctors visit as I mentioned earlier here.Now lets see what the results will be from my yearly physical in December.

That's great you are managing to keep off the junk food. Good luck for your medical.

:thumbsup:

[SisterNightroad]

For you Thanksgiving it's already passed, but Christmas it's only a month from now so I want to share this guide I find helpful in dealing with my beloved but weird and irritating family:

http://68.media.tumblr.com/6e6c40cdc19bd66d728911ba7a2f9ea9/tumblr_oh3ycrxxoP1u53c30o1_1280.jpg

[Macfanforever]

It's great to hear your updates. I'm pleased you are having so much success with diet and exercise. I've also had problems in the past with jogging and my knees. I enjoy the aerobic exercise of running, but I can end up with painful knees. At the moment I walk during the week, and on a Saturday I do a combination of fast walking and jogging for an hour and my knees seem to be ok with that.



That's great you are managing to keep off the junk food. Good luck for your medical.

:thumbsup:

Thank you...

[Macfanforever]

I just found out that country singer Holly Dunn passed away last month at 59.I always love her tunes and also a true country artist.I remember seen her in concert back in the early 1990's.

Prayers and condolences go out to her family and friends.


http://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/daddys-hands-singer-holly-dunn-dead-at-59-w450608

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RIP Holly.

[SisterNightroad]

I used to be a big fan of the series Will & Grace but for some reason I missed some episodes of the last season and never saw the finale; now I've accidentally stumbled upon a "spoiler" looking at a list of Top 10s finales of 90s shows and I'm a little meh. I understand not wanting a goodie goodie end but it wasn't even so realistic (nothing about the series was, have you seen how big their apartment is?).

[louielouie2000]

I used to be a big fan of the series Will & Grace but for some reason I missed some episodes of the last season and never saw the finale; now I've accidentally stumbled upon a "spoiler" looking at a list of Top 10s finales of 90s shows and I'm a little meh. I understand not wanting a goodie goodie end but it wasn't even so realistic (nothing about the series was, have you seen how big their apartment is?).

I saw an article the other day where Megan Mullally has confirmed the show is coming back for 10 episodes. Hard to believe it's been off the air for a decade now!

[SisterNightroad]

I somehow missed it. I'm happy but also worried about it, lately there have been a lot of returns of old shows because of Netflix et similia but not always they've been successful or even satisfying for that matter. I know for example Gilmore Girls has been appreciated and I'll see it but I've already been told the plot and I really don't like it. Smells like money thirst.

[Macfanforever]

Thats strange that I never seen an episode of Gilmore Girls or Will & Grace when it aired.Probably the reason that I lost interest in TV shows by then.I did enjoy seeing the colorized Dick Van Dyke show last Sunday night on CBS.

[iamnotafraid]

While scanning the Drudge Report I came
across this headline,

Lonely men more likely to have sex with bots...

Shocking isn't it? Who would have guessed?

[vivfox]

So I had this strange dream the other night. The power grid in the western hemisphere shuts off. There are pockets of power in a few places. People are in a panic and even without proof, a lot of people blame Russia. After a week of this ****, the police drive around at night yelling through their bull horns for all of us to resume our daily lives the best we can. They tell us to go to work and to go to school. No one can pump gas so when your tank runs out, that's it for your car. The grocery store shelves are cleared almost instantly. We have water still and those of us with gas stoves can still cook. Cell phones aren't working either and with no computer access most of us are bored ****less and people are highly stressed out. It happens in the winter and it happens this year before the spring. I know this because it shows me two houses that are currently rented by college seniors. The ground has a little bit of snow and it is very icy at night. I am cold and afraid of slipping. The dream tells me this will last for 37 days and when the power comes back on the world will rejoice. In all languages people will write about this catastrophic event. Songs will be written with 37 as their title. And we will all find out that this was not a man made occurrence.

[louielouie2000]

So I had this strange dream the other night. The power grid in the western hemisphere shuts off. There are pockets of power in a few places. People are in a panic and even without proof, a lot of people blame Russia. After a week of this ****, the police drive around at night yelling through their bull horns for all of us to resume our daily lives the best we can. They tell us to go to work and to go to school. No one can pump gas so when your tank runs out, that's it for your car. The grocery store shelves are cleared almost instantly. We have water still and those of us with gas stoves can still cook. Cell phones aren't working either and with no computer access most of us are bored ****less and people are highly stressed out. It happens in the winter and it happens this year before the spring. I know this because it shows me two houses that are currently rented by college seniors. The ground has a little bit of snow and it is very icy at night. I am cold and afraid of slipping. The dream tells me this will last for 37 days and when the power comes back on the world will rejoice. In all languages people will write about this catastrophic event. Songs will be written with 37 as their title. And we will all find out that this was not a man made occurrence.

Sounds like you dreamed about a Coronal Mass Ejection (http://www.ecology.com/2014/05/01/earths-greatest-threat-cmes/) hitting the earth. My Dad enlightened me to CME's over Thanksgiving, and I haven't viewed life the same ever since. :laugh:

[vivfox]

Sounds like you dreamed about a Coronal Mass Ejection (http://www.ecology.com/2014/05/01/earths-greatest-threat-cmes/) hitting the earth. My Dad enlightened me to CME's over Thanksgiving, and I haven't viewed life the same ever since. :laugh:

Your article stated that a CME would be so catastrophic that we wouldn't be able to restore power on earth for several years. That type of scenario is wayy worse than my 37 days the dream showed me.

[iamnotafraid]

So I had this strange dream the other night...

Sounds a little like a couple of movies I've watched lately.
10 Cloverfield Lane and Into The Forest.

[Macfanforever]

So I had this strange dream the other night. The power grid in the western hemisphere shuts off. There are pockets of power in a few places. People are in a panic and even without proof, a lot of people blame Russia. After a week of this ****, the police drive around at night yelling through their bull horns for all of us to resume our daily lives the best we can. They tell us to go to work and to go to school. No one can pump gas so when your tank runs out, that's it for your car. The grocery store shelves are cleared almost instantly. We have water still and those of us with gas stoves can still cook. Cell phones aren't working either and with no computer access most of us are bored ****less and people are highly stressed out. It happens in the winter and it happens this year before the spring. I know this because it shows me two houses that are currently rented by college seniors. The ground has a little bit of snow and it is very icy at night. I am cold and afraid of slipping. The dream tells me this will last for 37 days and when the power comes back on the world will rejoice. In all languages people will write about this catastrophic event. Songs will be written with 37 as their title. And we will all find out that this was not a man made occurrence.

Wow .It sounds like a movie script .To bad the dream could not get recorded like in the 1983 movie .Brainstorm with Natalie Wood.I love having dreams on the edge like that .Its better entertainment then whats on TV.

I can picture people just going nuts without their cellphones.Yippy. Not me.Time to use the CB radio with solar cells.

[vivfox]

Today is a very special day for me. On this day, January 6,2009, I decided it was time to stop my crazy way of smoking marijuana 24/7. I smoked pot daily for 30 years.I never had a problem with alcohol but decided to never again have another drink as well. On this day, January 6, 2017, I am drug and alcohol free for 8 years. I remember not even being able to make it through one hour without getting stoned.

[FuzzyPlum]

Sherlock: new series. Looking forward to episode 2 in the UK tonight. Love the show, can't bloody understand it properly though. I think the writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss must smoke some of those funny cigarettes.

[FuzzyPlum]

Sherlock: new series. Looking forward to episode 2 in the UK tonight. Love the show, can't bloody understand it properly though. I think the writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss must smoke some of those funny cigarettes.

Wowwww. Just finished watching it. That just blew my mind.

[SisterNightroad]

I think I've found a new series to watch:

https://68.media.tumblr.com/e90114b7d75953569934daadf681e1da/tumblr_ok1c1a2h5T1roe2pqo1_r3_500.jpg

[vivfox]

Today marks 7 months since I began my proper diet and exercise routines. I am definitely suffering the winter doldrums. I haven't lifted my weights or exercised in several months other than when I am in physical therapy of which I do once a week. They are teaching me more pain in the ass exercises to keep my knees in shape so that I will eventually be able to jog again without feeling like I am crippled afterwards. The good news is that I have not gained any weight back and that is because I am very strict about what I eat. I cook all my own meals and eat out only one night a week. I just need to find my motivation to exercise again. I felt so gosh darn great when I was doing that.

[SisterNightroad]

Today is a very special day for me. On this day, January 6,2009, I decided it was time to stop my crazy way of smoking marijuana 24/7. I smoked pot daily for 30 years.I never had a problem with alcohol but decided to never again have another drink as well. On this day, January 6, 2017, I am drug and alcohol free for 8 years. I remember not even being able to make it through one hour without getting stoned.

Today marks 7 months since I began my proper diet and exercise routines. I am definitely suffering the winter doldrums. I haven't lifted my weights or exercised in several months other than when I am in physical therapy of which I do once a week. They are teaching me more pain in the ass exercises to keep my knees in shape so that I will eventually be able to jog again without feeling like I am crippled afterwards. The good news is that I have not gained any weight back and that is because I am very strict about what I eat. I cook all my own meals and eat out only one night a week. I just need to find my motivation to exercise again. I felt so gosh darn great when I was doing that.
Congratulation Viv, you have a great willpower, and that is most admirable.

[vivfox]

Congratulation Viv, you have a great willpower, and that is most admirable.


Stands up and takes a bow. Thank you for the encouragement.:xoxo: