AF Daily - Wednesday October 27 aka Post Party Talk

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Wednesday October 27 aka Post Party Talk

Thanks! Wow, she has LOTS of books out there!

[papmom3]

AF Daily - Wednesday October 27 aka Post Party Talk

DG and Sheri: Whining doggies? I wonder if they were responding to the low pressure system and warning you of possible tornadoes (not sure where you are Sheri but DG was/is in the thick of it!!)? Greenie-how about your little doggie? Any wierd behaviors this morning? I see the SE US is getting hit as well today. Lav, you're next!!

Sugar-my newest addiction and proving much harder to begin to deal with than AL. DG-I reserved the False Fat book at my library. Hope it comes in soon. My question however is this: If i turn out to be allergic to sensitive or wheat-which is a real possibility as that is all I eat for carbs-what the heck am I supposed to eat for brekkie and lunch? Do you know how expensive rice bread is?? I guess I'll have to troll the net for some bread maker recipes that don't include wheat. A little daunting. that machine scares me!!

AFM-what great news about your dad!! At the very least he will be comfortable for what may be a very long while. I'm so happy for you!! Now go out and earn that $$!!

Greenie-what a great party yesterday!! It was so much fun to attend. Imagine if we were all there in person!! ointup:

It's a rainy windy day here in NE. I don't think we'll see the intensity of the "cyclone" that the midwest and mid atlantic are getting but it will still be pretty nasty.

I woke up at 4am sick to my stomach. I think I may have hit rock bottom in terms of this sugar thing (after scarfing down a whole package of TGIF mozzarella sticks and 3 whoopie pies last nite). Cancelled my chiro appt this morning which is OK as I don't think it's really doing anything great for me and I can't afford to continue with it anyway ($240/mon in co-pays!!). Plus I had a very bizarre dream that one of the doctors pretty much abused me (the male one) during a session. WTF is up with that type of dream????? So, no going into work today but will do a lot from home.

LVT-that halloween prop was awesome!! I thought it was a stock pic you found on the internet but to find out you made it yourself (and it was ahem, edible!!) just floored me. You are so talented!! Can't wait to see more pics!!

Hi to BB, G-man, Lav and anyone else who blows by today.

:l

[Lavande]

AF Daily - Wednesday October 27 aka Post Party Talk

Happy Humpday Abbers!

Super slow start flor me today but Oh Well! Dark & damp here but no wind so far.

AFM, good to hear about your Dad. Hope he remains comfortable as possible. Good for you holding up so well through it all.

DG, I have a daily meditations for women book buried in my Kindle somewhere. I don't even remember who the author is........I need to look it up. A few words of wisdom each day never hurt!

Greenie, are you giving the bathrobe a rest today??? I enjoyed your celebration yesterday!

Papmom, sugar just doesn't agree with me anymore. Leaves me feeling kind of nauseous, eeewww.
Baking without wheat flour is not as difficult as you may think. You can experiment with rye & flax flours, oats, etc.

Greetings to BB, G, & of course the vacationing Marshy!
Have a great day everyone.
Lav

[papmom3]

AF Daily - Wednesday October 27 aka Post Party Talk

Hi Lav-wow!! and here i thought rice flour was the only alternative!! I can do rye, flax and oats no problem. love them all! the machine still intimidates me tho but I will be brave!! Let you know how it turns out (probably won't get to it until sunday tho.).

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Wednesday October 27 aka Post Party Talk

:yukko: DAMMIT!!! I had to buy choccie candy for my dad' stash & I hadn't eaten brekkie. I'm sick I ate so many minis - IN THE CAR no less!! Hope I don't barf at yoga. Thank goodness I go to nursing home for a meeting today and I can dump it in his drawer. Sheesh, what a junkie!!!

I bit the bullet and am going to start the dental extravaganza next week. Feck. It kills me to think I could get a different car, irrigate & sod the tundra, remodel kitchen. Oh well. Serenity prayer.

P3 look at ezekel sprouted bread.

[papmom3]

AF Daily - Wednesday October 27 aka Post Party Talk

hey greenie-I'm with you on the junkie feelings!! And, I totally get the choices we have to make sometimes. I've got about $1500 in dental work I have to have done but it needs to wait until the new year when my dental plan kicks in again. even so I'll have to come up with at least $500 if not more. Hope I don't lose a filling before then!!
I have heard of Ezekel. Trader Joe's carries it. wheat free then? I'll check it out when I can leave the house safely .

[Brigitte Bardot]

AF Daily - Wednesday October 27 aka Post Party Talk

greeneyes;990788 wrote: :yukko: DAMMIT!!! I had to buy choccie candy for my dad' stash & I hadn't eaten brekkie. I'm sick I ate so many minis - IN THE CAR no less!! Hope I don't barf at yoga. Thank goodness I go to nursing home for a meeting today and I can dump it in his drawer. Sheesh, what a junkie!!!

I bit the bullet and am going to start the dental extravaganza next week. Feck. It kills me to think I could get a different car, irrigate & sod the tundra, remodel kitchen. Oh well. Serenity prayer.

P3 look at ezekel sprouted bread.

Hi Greenie, I spent a lot of money too on cosmetic dental work. Once I got my teeth into top shape I spent the money and had some cosmetic work done, teeth bleeching to make sure they always look white. It really cost a lot of money and I had no plan to cover it, but it was worth it, I feel better knowing my teeth look great. Go for it!

[Lavande]

AF Daily - Wednesday October 27 aka Post Party Talk

Papmom, I do a LOT of bread baking but have never used a machine.........can't comment on that.
But, King Arthur Flour offers lots of different flours & great recipes. Take a look (and there's online coupons available):

Gluten-Free Multi-Purpose Flour

[Pride before Fall]

AF Daily - Wednesday October 27 aka Post Party Talk

Are we back to sensible beige undergarments today? RATS. :grannypants:

Not much time to visit; too much work to plow through before we leave for vacation Saturday. If anyone should've woken up early, it's me. (Alas, I am one year dogless.)

I'm trying hard to be grateful to have a decent job today, but the truth is, I'm bored stiff and feel very little motivation for it. It's a sensible beige undergarment career, and I have 3 kids to get through college--that's all well and good. The problem is, I'm not a sensible beige undergarment person. I would be much happier doing something less clinical and more creative, the downside being creative doesn't pay for mortgages, driving lessons, gas, or cleats. The thought of going back to school to train for something else is also daunting; I barely squeeze in exercise now (never mind dental care).

Okay, enough whining. I have a lot of flexibility (was able to sneak off to see my son's track meet this afternoon), and that and a decent paycheck should be enough for me for now.

AFM, I'm so glad to hear your dad's comfortable and doing better. Have a great (and hopefully dry) day, everyone! P3, how weird is this weather for October??

xoxoxo Pride

[Doggygirl]

AF Daily - Wednesday October 27 aka Post Party Talk

Hi everyone. Yes, a sensible beige undergarment day indeed. And in my neck of the woods, you better be hangin' on to 'em tight or they will blow right off. Heard a hysterical spoof commercial on the radio today for Levis open-fly jeans. :H Must have been from Saturday Night Live or something - I missed the "source" part.

P3, supposedly the sprouted grain bread does not have the same impact on the system as regular wheat bread. Not sure if Ezekiel makes a sprouted non-wheat grain bread? For people who have to or want to go very low carb, there is also the almond flour route. That doesn't make light fluffy bread though. Much heavier things. Ive got a killer biscuit recipe if you ever want it! There are tons of flax recipes out there for flat breads and stuff. I'm trying to do a "My Way Out" approach with my diet - taking things that I know have worked for me in the past, incorporated with some new ideas to come up with something that will work for me. I'll let you know if and when I get it all figured out. For today, I am keeping track of points because that works when I do it (and will be going to weight watchers next week and ponying up my donation as I will be over goal weight). But no frankenfoods or sugar stuff. Just basic whole real food. I'm hanging in there so far but evening is my weak time.

Greenie I can feel your pain on those minis. Been there done that to the point of stomach ache. P3, done the moon pie or ice cream thing too. Addiction sucks big time. But we already knew that didn't we.

Lav I think you are a master baker!! YB is an idiot to be staying away from home. No wonder he turns up for a Meal 'n' Mow now and then.

Greenie good luck to you on the dental work. I'm glad mine is over - at least I hope it is for now. I have another appointment soon just to see how everything is. I'm of a mind that whatever is it, it's going to have to be OK for now.

Gia, I would love to have pearly whites!

P3, I hope you are feeling better!

Gotta run for Mission work. If I missed anyone I am sorry! Hello!

One thing is for sure...

DG

[bear73]

AF Daily - Wednesday October 27 aka Post Party Talk

hi all just skidding in before bed - fell asleep on sofa again.
Realised I need to go out and see people (some nights) in the week - I come home - eat - put tv on - fall asleep between 9 and 10 every night. I didn't skate tonight either but at least I have made myself cycle to work these past 2 days.

I need to dedicate time to looking after my environment - house cleaning really needs doing.

I often don't clean teeth at night/take make up off at night either - I have (luckily - and for now) healthy teeth and good skin.

It's all about looking after me/not neglecting me - putting time aside to care for myself physically,I'm also eating freezer food - some fruit each day but not veg.

I don't want this to turn into a list of things ineed to do/shoulds BUT maybe they need to be as they are basic self care?
Anyone else have any ideas?

[papmom3]

AF Daily - Wednesday October 27 aka Post Party Talk

Pride-you described my working life perfectly!! I've been trying to think of someway to describe how I feel about my job/career and your description of it as a"a sensible beige undergarment career" is PERFECT!! I'm not sure what I have is a career actually. I kind of fell into it by way of another "career" that I fell into after getting horribly burned out in the one true career I had and trained in college for after only 20 years. It barely pays the mortgage and bills which is why I can't leave my measly Sat job and why I am getting really scared I won't be able to find a 3rd job soon that fits into my schedule. Lots of time to think today and to start to feel panicky. And yes, this weather has been BIZARRE!! It's so warm and muggy today that my floors actually feel wet! OH wait-that's doggie pee-----Just kidding!! They've been pretty good today.

DG-I will definitely check out that bread at TJs (and the recipes Lav). I can't imagine a life without bread but then again I couldn't imagine one without AL and I've achieved that....so far. Thanks for the well wishes. Finally stopped visiting the throne a few hours ago.

can't beleive the day is over but I got some things done. Nothing to do with work :H but I did catch up on my Quicken budget and downloaded a summary of credit card charges so I can track all those expenses :upset::upset:-not a very positive day that's for sure in terms of my finances especially after paying a bunch of unexpected bills (don't the health insurance companies pay for anything anymore????). I also uploaded a new video to my blog-the one of the boyz at the beach that was sideways. Finally was able to right it and then upload it to the blog. Guess I should do some laundry and dishes and try to rustle something healthy up for dinner. Took 3 walks yesterday so i'm taking a break tonite from exercise. Tomorrow's another day. Hate to disturb the pups tho-they are zonked out and look so cute!!
Have a great nite all!!
:l

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Wednesday October 27 aka Post Party Talk

Bear, they say it take 22 days to make a habit. Something magical about 22 but I forget. Also, the body & spirit crave ritual. SO... MAKE yourself remove makeup and cream up and do teeth every night for 22 days and you benefit more than just happy skin and teeth. It'll be good for you all around and your body will respond to your loving care on several levels. Make the ritual right after dinner so it gets done. Don't wait till you wake up on the couch - I KNOW how that works!

Dental stuff isn't an option. It's an abcessing root canal. While it isn't painful, you cant walk around with an infection like that. Inflamation is way bad for your body, especially your heart and it's erm, kinda too close to my pea brain for comfort. Thousands we're talking and no insurance. ARRRGGGHHHHH! On the other hand, think of all the money I've saved not buying underwear over the years. :H

P3 - we have the same weather - like the walls and floors are sweating. Food For Life | Home of the world famous organic sprouted whole grain foods!

[LVT25]

AF Daily - Wednesday October 27 aka Post Party Talk

Damn! I am going to have to start taking notes again while reading all the posts. 2 pages by 8 am that is pretty amazing.

AFM, I am so glad your dad is feeling better. There is a lot to be said for quality of life! It is so hard to watch anyone suffer. You are handling things beautifully though.:l

Pap, I really want to get all of my books caught up and work on a budget in Quickbooks. Will be a winter project, but I may need some advice, I've never done it. I just started reading Dave Ramsey's book and hope to learn how to budget more and spend less.

Greenie--sounds like a lot of $$ for a root canal/abscess. I hate spending money on stuff like that! Luckily, hubby does have pretty good insurance plan--the only reason he keeps the job he has.

Oh, and Bear, I can vouch for the ritual and making something a habit. Like you, I was often too tired to wash my face before bed. (Especially when I was drinking) Buy yourself some new face wash stuff or even some of those disposable wet wipes for your face. I sometimes hate to splash my face it wakes me up. I also bought some pretty washcloths so I at least wipe most of the make up off. Sometimes I wash with a scrub. It took awhile, but I do it every night now. I take a lot better care of the outside of myself than I used to, it's the inside I need to work on. But, I must say I haven't had any cookies or ice cream for 3 days now. Just a few m&m's. They are dark choc so that's ok. The evenings are hard for me too, and since the days are shorter, I seem to have the munchies more???

My friend came out today and shampooed carpets, now I need to put everything back. I'm having a little trouble getting motivated but I better get after it.

Take care my sober cyber friends!:h

[papmom3]

AF Daily - Wednesday October 27 aka Post Party Talk

hey LVT-I'm not all that familiar with quickbooks but I have Quicken down pretty good. Whatever I can help you with I'll be happy to. PM me and I'll give you my email addy if you want. RE: Dave Ramsey: I haven't paid much attention because up till now I had no debt except my mortgage and my 3rd job had me in pretty good shape. Then I lost that in June, I started using my credit card again, bought a new fridge on credit (granted it was less than $500 but I still have monthly payments) and bought a new car at $100/month to my dad. So, I think I need to hop on the DR bandwagon. I'll check his book out of my library and get going on his plan. Maybe we can support each other?? I definitely think the early darkness makes the munchies worse. Think about it: we're not outside gardening or playing with the dogs after dinner anymore or BBQing or whatever. I'm watching way more TV than I was a month ago (figures i just got rid of cable too!!) when I should be reading more.

Greenie-thanks for the link. cool website. Can't wait to get to TJs now to see what they have. You're so right about the 22 days and tonite I start my face/teeth cleaning routine. Nice tips LVT-I like the one about the pretty facecloths. I'll have to see what Wallyworld has for inexpensive but rich feeling cloths. I have a pack of really cheapo ones that I hate using. I deserve it!!
:l