Free and Fit - Week 3

[rustop59]

Good morning everyone

Thought I would start us off on our 3rd week, its midweek but this is a short month.

Hope everyone had a nice Valentine Day. Young love were celebrating it around here but I did get a nice card from hubby and we will go out at the week-end. Normally we go out for dinner but as I am trying to be good (Gained .5lb this week but did overeat so expected it), I suggested a trip to the cinema instead. We dont go that often and there is a new Liam Neeson movie out that we both want to see.

Have swimming this morning so am rushing off. Happy hump day and catch you all later.

Rustop

[dill]

Free and Fit - Week 3

Good morning Feb Friends,
Thanks for getting our 3rd week going, Rustop. This month is whizzing by! We didn't do anything special for Valentine's Day, but Mr. Dill did make a nice pot of white chili for dinner so I didn't have to lift a finger when I got home from work. That was sweet. I'm a Liam Neesom fan too. We'll be seeing the new movie too.

Have a Happy AF Humpday everyone.

[Stargazerlily]

Free and Fit - Week 3

Good morning to all...

Thanks everyone for your feedback about the church thing. I went to a class I signed up for with a bunch of ladies and it was my turn to help out with the childcare. It was fun and the other women were sincere in there walk so I think I will go to the church anyway. If I wait for a better one I will never find it, that is for sure. The boring and exruciating service we went to on Sunday was Unitarian and I will not go back. At least this new one has sermons that are relevant to daily life, get you thinking and the music is great. I want to enjoy church, not feel bored and tortured, and I want to get out and serve in the community. My example will be tolerance for everyone, except people who hurt others and are intolerant. I agree with LBH who gets physical symptoms from people's isms: racism, sexism, homophobia, etc.

Valentine's Day was a bust at work, but I am reading a fun book and just read all day. I am telling you, this grey, gloomy weather is just so hard to take. Florida for me next week, and I can barely wait. I have been eating chocolate and just not following WW, again. But, I amgetting through February, the hated month for me.

To all, have a wonderful and wild Wednesday.

[Rusty]

Free and Fit - Week 3

Good Hump Day Morning AF Friends!

A cheery hello from Stratford, ON Canada. I am working here until Thursday and will be able to spend a long weekend at home studying. One of my co-workers is working with me this week and he took me to dinner last night. There is nothing romantic there... many years ago we had a disagreement and we resolved it yesterday. I'm not getting much studying done but it's nice to have dinner companionship. This time around, I am getting so much more out of the studying and I am feeling pretty confident I will do ok.

Rustop-I'm glad your husband got a nice card and you will be doing family things this weekend. Enjoy the new Liam Neeson movie (I like him....too....he was amazing in The Suspect.

Dill-I think it was so sweet of your husband to make you a pot of white chili. What a thoughtful husband.

Star-I went through a period of trying out new churches quite a few years ago. The message/sermon is everything....so I hope you find one that suits you. I was raised Catholic, and after being away from the Catholic Church for over 20 years (as soon as I could get out of my parents' house), I finally found a priest with a sermon that was uplifting. You are so tolerant, Star, and I certainly can understand why certain churches views on GLBT would bother you. And yes, if the music is good...it makes church a lot more fun.

Well, I must be off to work now.

I hope everyone has a wonderful AF hump day.

[Lavande]

Free and Fit - Week 3

Good morning Fit Ones & a very Happy Humpday to one & all.

About to get on the scale myself (I'll let you know results later).
YB stopped over for his free dinner yesterday & brought me a nice sweater from Eddie Bauer. Haven't received any sort of Valentine gift or greeting from him in many years so I was not expecting that. He didn't get anything but a free meal :H

OK, gotta get some stuff ready for shipping - will check back later
Have a great day!

Lav

[sooty]

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Hello fit ones, happy humpday. Sorry I haven't been around for last couple of days, we had our old dog put down on Monday and I've been a bit gloomy. It had to be done cos he had deteriorated so quickly but it still hurts.

Talking of films, have you seen the new Judi Dench one advertised? It's called The most exotic Marigold Hotel? It looks lovely. My friend just told me that it's a book by Deborah Moggach so I've ordered it from Amazon cos they don't have it in my library.

It's still very cold and windy here but the snowdrops are out and I've seen a few daffodils so spring is definitely thinking about springing.

Have a good day :l

[papmom3]

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awww Sooty-I'm so sorry about your pup! :l :l :l

Star-glad you may have found your church.

Rusty-sounds like you are having a good time in CA-safe travels. Hope it isn't too cold up there! How nice you were able to end a disagreement!!

Lav-you have given YB way more than he deserves these past 2 years!! He should have brought you diamonds but the sweater was a very sweet thought.

Dill-you have a sweet hubby!!

Rustop-thanks for getting week 3 going! Hope you had fun at swimming!!

AT work so really can't post much more. No agility class tonite so I'm sure I will check in later.

[Lavande]

Free and Fit - Week 3

So sorry about your old dog Sooty. Just went through that myself 5 months ago :l
Hope Spring arrives very soon for you & for me!

Papmom, I don't want any diamonds & he damn well knows that.
I want honesty, warmth & feelings - he's always had a hard time giving that
It's his choice & I'll never know why he finds it so difficult.

[Chillgirl]

Free and Fit - Week 3

Good evening guys

Sooty - Im so sorry for the passing of your dear dog :l, but im also glad he is now out of pain.

Rustop - What's the film called with Liam Neeson? I love him! Schindlers List is one of my all time fav movies.

Lav - I think its great that YB is making an effort, I know its been a long time coming but he is making progress.

Well what a day I have had, I will spare you all the details but its been a emotional turmoil for me. I finally spoke to my old boss tonight and found out that he has set up two new companies and is desperate for a good PA (why he thought of me, heaven knows! ) I have been worried about where I would live and how I would afford it but he came up with an amazing solution. He currently rents a small office and instead would be happy to put the rental money towards a small house for me if we could turn one of the rooms into an office so I could work from home! This has been a dream of mine for so long and with his contribution my costs would be minimal.

To be honest this clinched it for me together with his enthusiasm and his reminding me of the beauty of the Algarve. He lives outside a small village and would hope to find me someplace close by. This is a part of the country I have never lived but always admired. Its even more rustic than where I was and yet i will only be 40 mins drive from my friends. Its all such a dream come true and I cant really believe its happening. We discussed me moving back in May and I have to tell him for sure next week if I am definitely going.

I truly wondered if anything good would ever happen to me again and now I know that I just had to trust the Universe to bring me what I needed. I could never have dreamt this one up in a million years! For him to contact me out of the blue is amazing! Looks like Im going home...... :cheering

[Lavande]

Free and Fit - Week 3

OMG chill - that is truly amazing!
Good for you
Now I have one question ~ what's the Universe bringing me? :H :H

[dill]

Free and Fit - Week 3

:wd::wd::wd:Chill, Congratulations!!! All of it sounds so wonderful and amazing. Good for you!:wd::wd::wd:

[papmom3]

Free and Fit - Week 3

whoooooo hooooooooo!!!

Oh Chill this is the best news evah!!! I'm so happy for you! I'm sure you won't take very long to give him an answer now will you! :H See, I told you to stop worrying about the furniture!!

I just wanted to mention to everyone that I finished listening to "My Stroke of Insight" on my Ipod. What a fabulous story!! I didn't want it to end-all her thoughts and observations she puts forth at the end were just superb. What really struck me were the parallels between being left brain dominated and being addicted to AL as well as parts of her recovery being very similar to our recovery from addiction. I have a new found respect for our right brain and for people who can tap into that hemisphere's ability to experience deep inner peace. I think our Chill and Dew are probably masters at letting their right brains shine through!! Anyway, have been meaning to talk about this for a few days now. Now I'm onto "Eat, Pray, Love" on my nook as well as reading the new dog training book I ordered.

In the spirit of E, L, P, I have mentally written a letter to God/Universe asking to be relieved of the stress of living in this city constantly worrying if this is the day they will find out I have 3 dogs. I've asked to have arrangements made somehow for me to move out of this house and into a dog friendly town as soon as possible. Oh, and you've all signed it!!
It's now out of my hands and I can stop worrying. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!!

[rustop59]

Free and Fit - Week 3

Good morning everyone

Cant do the graphics but OMG Chill what amazing news. You really deserve this and am so happy for you.

Lav - am sure the universe is holding something very special for you too. The YB is trying albeit in his own way is trying. Let him keeping at it and sit back and enjoy.

Papmom - you are next!!! I read that book on my kindle a few weeks ago and agree with everything you say.

Rusty - enjoy Stratford. You sound very positive and happy in yourself these days.

Sooty - am so, so sorry about your dog. Know exactly how it feels. We buried our JR on Christmas eve.

Dill - the white chilli sounded good. Apologies to Dew for mistyping her name regarding the 60th bday celebrations!!! Hope you are keeping well these days Dew.

Star - Regarding the church I say, enjoy the best and ignore the rest. Nowhere is perfect.

Nothing much planned for today except a walk with the goldie. Going to enjoy midterm and not having to rush around.

Big hello to all those I have not mentioned and have a great AF Thursday.

Rustop

[Stargazerlily]

Free and Fit - Week 3

fulGood morning to all...

Chill, Chill, Chill, what unbelieveably great wonderful fantastic news!! I am so happy for you and feel you deserve all the good things that are coming. How cool to work from home and in a climate you love. Just so happy to hear this.

One day can be so different than the next, I was crazy busy yesterday and it flew, the way I like it.

Lav, I agree, I would rather have love warmth and kindness than diamonds, anyday. I think it sweet he bought you a sweater. Was it one you liked?

Rusty, good to hear from you on your travels, and nice to have a weekend to study and get caught up. I appreciate the thoughts you shared on religion and church.

Papmom, hope your wishes come true too.

To all, have a meaningful Thursday.

[dill]

Free and Fit - Week 3

Good morning fellow travelers!

Star, I am confused about that Church meeting that turned you off being Unitarian. I alway thought that Unitarians generally believed in diversity of beliefs and in gathering to nurture the spirit. Hmm. I guess maybe each congregation can be different depending on its leadership? Well, it sounds as though you are making progress in finding a church in which you feel comfortable and welcome. That's what is most important IMO.

I'm rushing around this morning so don't have time to comment to all as I would like. Maybe the weekend will be better. Anyway, have a peaceful and AF Thursday everyone.