Felicity's Weight Loss Journey

2008-02-10T12:16:00.000+13:00

closing my blog

sadly this will mean lossing all my weight loss journey diary but it has to be done

bye peoples

AVON CALLING

2008-01-29T21:06:00.000+13:00

hey ya girls things are ticking along here nicely. I am exhausted but whats new there.

Started another job yesterday..admin in local pub, girl doing it at present is away soon to have a baby so only temperary till she is back but a great stopgap for me and god send actuallly about 25 hrs a week and can fit it around present job..and they are being great I am getting hours when really I am not needed. Then today I started selling Avon so anyone interested in me sending them a brochure please send me a message...looking forward to the challenge.

We had the annual Salmon and Wine festival here on Saturday so I vouleentered to help out there it was a stinking hot day but a great crowd had a great time so all was good...hopefully next year I'll be away from here so won't 'vouleenter' again

Right think Im gonna hit the sack I am whacked it is nearly dark...was going to go for a bike ride earlier there is no wind for a change but think the rest will do me more good. But must get my arse into gear gained a kilo this week at weight management.

tried loading the latest photos which arrived last night of Miss Sarah but blogworld wont let me load them so will have to try another day...son is ringing tomorrow night hope it is to tell me when they are coming over but suspect it will be to say they arent coming and the photos were sent to butter me up...will be so disapointed if that happens.

time for a quick update

2008-01-19T19:02:00.000+13:00

doing ok-had a bad day on Thursday, had been to WINZ to see what assistance they could give me answer zilche...wankers

Been out every night except last saturday not partying all the time just out visiting friends etc and partying hehehe did the friday night happy hour thing last night but it was a bit slow so I was home by 10.30pm

Went to little town out of Oarmaru (called Kakanui) last Sunday for the night - I was in heavan beach just across the road..thinking maybe that will be where I head to when house sells. Gotta get it tidy first HUGE job. Spent today in garden and guess what all I got done was cutt back one flippen rose...granted it was well over grown and HUGE 8 wool sacks of crap and lots of scratched and sore back later took all flippen day. will sleep well tonight...that is if my knee will let me it is BLOODY sore.

Himself has been around twice today to take away some crap...a dead trail bike that has sat out side my lounge window for 12 mths or more and 2 gates that were to be put on front of section to keep dogs etc out 6 yrs ago and never have been put up...guess he has sold them cause he does naught for nothing but to be honest I am just pleased to see them gone and could care less if he got dollars for them.

Just had a scrummy tea of chicken snitzel(garlic and ginger) and vege stack...port mushroom, egg plant, capsicum, tomato, feta cheese, zuchinni, more capsicum and egg plant drizzled with home made pesto...cooked in balsamic vinegar and olive oil. I tell u it was delish.

Now off to mothers to pick raspberries...so desert will be fresh raspberries and nat yogurt, how healthy is that.

doing ok

2008-01-14T06:53:00.000+13:00

have been doing ok

Sat night was the only night i've been home since so was pleased for a quiet night..girl friend came around for coffee though so that ws nice.

I stayed Sun night at my friends (Ngaire use to live in P/N and I stayed with b4 the bloggers weeekend she has moved back down south to Kakanui) went for a nice walk last evenng when it cooled down a bit been dreadfully HOT here lately hate it. But last night was s pleasant walking along the beach road...couldn't actually get to waters edge but was pleased to actually hear the sea. neat catching up with N....she is like a second mother to me.

Today I got to see specailist about knee...not sure that was a total success but oh well. Then have an appointment to see Lawyer so will have more idea of where I am at....might get time for a walk along Caroline Bay and a dabble in the sea looks like it gonna be another hot one.

cya all thanks guys for all your support I KNOW I have done the right thing.

have lost 109k already this year

2008-01-10T07:18:00.000+13:00

life has been pretty full on since new year and just havnet had time to post but woke earlier than I planned so have a spare hour so here goes.

Yesterday was my birthday(9th January) had an AWESOME DAY...went to a friends for breakfast yummy then worked and lots of warm fuzzies thru the day home was exhausted had 5 mins shut eye in chair then showered dressed and Dawn picked me up at 7.15 and we wnet to Omarama for dinner YUM coupl glasses of bubbles then back to town for dessert and coffee berry cheesecake yum yum

Tuesday was first weigh in since weeke b4 Xmas and I managed to stay same so VERY pleased with that. Went for wine after weigh in nice to sit cool of evening and relax with a friends

that should be sunday and can't get it to cut and paste Lyne and Tony came to town so L came round for coffee and chat think she went home about 10.30...neat to catch up. Slept like a log after the exhausting weekend.

Thurs 3rd Jo (walking aqua drowning buddy from Chch) arrived Jo and I talked till well into morning...I had work Fri so up and left Jo sleeping plan was she'd explore town and meet me at 3 when I finished work...she didnt get much exploring done(so will have to return to do that) We had coffee and Poppies and waited fr Rach to arrive ( other walking aqua drowning buddie frm Chch) she arrived about 5. We came back her I cooked chicken stuffed with tinned apricot and cheese(didnt have an blue darn) and yummy salad...then we went out for party time great night got home about 3 STARVING so we made toasted ham/cheese and tomatoe toasted sammies...Jo and I sat up laughing and talking till Dawn...I had a sore thraot frm laughing so much. Sat we muddled around doing pretty well bugger all .... Sat night we went partying again little bit quieter than night b4 but still nice music and good company. Got home around 12.30
Sunday we had lunch down town then Rach headed home must have been VERY hot drive as it was like 33 here. Jo stayed till it was cooler and left about 6 as I said earlier Lynne came around.

oh yeah and on 2nd Jan I kicked hubby out...yup girls I am free single and 109k lighter.

just had a gut full and blew( well actually was pretty calm really have seen me explode worse) told him I had a gut fll and to piss off he did I said I was over him big time. I txt mum but wasnt ready to talk to her I transfered what little money we had in joint acc to my personal acc so he didnt have access to it and I felt BLOODY GREAT. I never cried (still havent) I never thought fuck what have I done(still haven't) I know I have made the right move. Ok yes I have no money and work casual so after Feb will not have a cent to rub together I will have to sell house etc but I am not actually overly worried about that. I can d what ever I bloody well like. I am single. first time in my life I have lived alone so that will be interesting. Have had a clean sink for a week, havent had to pick up after anyone...sit on cold porceline, listen to drivvel talk about recycled rubbish or TRAINS. I am free.

Sat morning the girls and I (Jo was already coming for wk/end but as soon as Rach heard I had kicked himself out she threw her bag in car and drove straight down I am so greatful for her these 2 girls were my rock over the weekend) any way we were heading to Poppies for brunch and hubby txt do I want to talk I said I wasnt ready but after much talking grls and I decided was best to do the 'talk' while they were here for after care. So I arranged meet hm at Poppies cafe public but at 4.30 was quiet. So we met and after listening to his grumbles about how hot it was and work and this and that we talked about y we were there. We both agreed it wa over and not worth continuing in the direction we were going. He siad I could have house...whch of course now the lawyers are invloved that token guester is naught. we talked for about 1.5 I guess and went our seperate ways. He has txt couple times. Yesterday was his day off so I said he could cme around and he got a few things and tidied some of his scrap metal SHIT out of back yard...he organise a load of shingle to be delivered to tidy yard(been waiting 4 yrs for that) case of to little to late. he got rid of a shit load of shit...not that I can actually see where from cause there is still a dead trail bike and crap for africa out the lounge window he was to do more today but he is off to Timaru to see a lawyer...he was lucky enough to get one open I have rung 3 and all still closed for Xmas...I suspect all the niceties will finish after he has seen lawyer. he went to bank yesterday and closed his account and took his name off joint acc-so much easier than closing it and me having to set up new and all auto payments etc. I have stopped sky tv (actually havent had tv on since he left)and cancelled heaps of shit un needed stuff we had here to make us look important like caller id and minder on phone just costing money. And stopped payment on his HP's he can take on that shit and the lap top he so kindly bought me for Xmas and then it was on tick so who was paying in long run but muggins. While he was here yesday doing yard stuff I said he could use washign machine if he liked so he did a load of washing. Then he txt me when I got hme from work could he cme around to collect some clothes he didnt want to go in the bedroom whle I wasnt here...that was good. He knocked on door when he arrived an didnt stay long. I was going out any way. I didnt say where or who with..not his business.

So that is my new year in a nut shell...bloody great one so far. 2008 is Felicity's year.

Ok I will no doubt hit the wall at some time and crash it has been pretty full on and single life is exhausting but I KNOW I have done the right thing

hell best get butt into gear and get redy for work last thing I need is to loose the job I have. (looking for another night job to help with bills-will put out feelers and let ppl know I am looking still 3 -4 mths of summer season left and the students will all be going back to uni soon making more vacanies)

HAVE A GREAT DAY

2008-01-01T01:36:00.000+13:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR

TO MY CYBER FAMILY

2007-12-29T12:30:00.000+13:00

THE NEW RED HAT.

An old lady was standing at the railing
of the cruise ship holding her hat tight
so that it would not blow away in the wind.

A gentleman approached her and said,

"Pardon me, madam, I do not intend to be forward but did
you know that your dress is blowing up in this high wind?"

"Yes, I know," said the lady. "I need
both my hands to hold onto this hat."

"But madam, you must know that you are not wearing any panties
and your privates are exposed!" said the gentleman in earnest.

The woman looked down, then back up at the man and
replied, "Sir, anything you see down there is 85 years old.
I just bought this hat yesterday!"

later-FINALLY GOT TO TALK TO MY GIRL

2007-12-26T20:37:00.000+13:00

Daddy and Sarah
Ain't I just beautiful
tuckered out(a pic of Mum not many of these)
Playing with the giarffe I took over 'Cute as a button'
BEAUTIFUL

well that is over for another year.

2007-12-26T12:11:00.001+13:00

Led Zeppelin DVD/Cd thankfully it hasnt been played today-I am so not in the mood

Scales for weighing hubby's scrap metal-caught him using my bathroom scales

Hubby's new watch-what more do u need in a watch-it tells ya the time.

Hubby's silly Xmas pressie-Thomas Duvet cover for spare bedroom as he sleeps in there more than he does our room anyway.

The Xmas dinnner table-nibbled away all day but still plenty left for lunch today.

And I got from Santa

Neat white hand bag this will make a BOLD statement
will knock them dead in my new boots

had hoped son would ring so I could talk to Sarah but they were to busy hhhmmm so not fair...I need contact.

Breakfast Christmas 2007

2007-12-25T11:39:00.000+13:00

Pressies under the tree-most will stay wrapped until Feb when Miss Sarah Kate arrives.

Queen's sugar free maple flavoured syrup

Xmas brekkie Pancakes tinned peaches(in natural juice) fresh strawberries lge tablespoon of natural yogut drizzled with maple syrup and smallest sprinkle of slivered almonds...yummo

all ready over Led Zeppelen

2007-12-25T11:32:00.000+13:00

it is so load the stuff on coffee table is vibrating-but the joy of wireless and laptop is I can go elsewhere in the room and avoid the noise. Actually I have enough to do n the kitchen to keep me away from the noise. Hubby is happy though. Im thrilled with my new boots.

just sitting with me feet up for 5 mins

2007-12-22T11:19:00.001+13:00

dish washer is churning washing machine is onto its 8th load 4 already on line nearly dry ready for next lot bathroom sparkles kitchen clean except floor-hate washing floors...ready for the next mess which isnt far off cause I am about to make the pav. havn't made one in years but couldnt get one in town Monday (well I could but wasnt paying 12 dollars) will give it ago. Will make a quiche for tea with the yokes.

Remembered this morning I was gonna get hubby one of those fly zappers and a pair of jandles...he is ALWAYS steeling my jandles forgot oh well to sad never mind. Got him a couple of daft pressies.... he won't be happy but tough. He has got me a NEAT pair of boots off trade. I am thrilled to bits with them...bring on winter so I can wear them.

off to Mum's tomorrow to make shortbread I am sure we said last 2 yrs we are not making it again but family DEMANDS it...take the whizz around and cuts hours off time but still lot of fuss for something I dont even eat. family tradition...my grandmother (mum's mum) always made shortbread for Xmas and we'd get a little pack usually in a bell tea packet so when she died mum started doing it, this was fine 20 yrs ago when she was well enough but now she just hasnt got the strength in her hands etc so i have helped last 4 yrs but with work it is a pain in the arse...blow the christmas spirt. Will make a couple of batches and then when son comes over in feb will make some more then he LOVES Grandma's shortbread.

Monday we have champayne breakfast with the work crowd..another tradition then work till 4. and into the party spirit again, havent been out since we had the work bus trip so well past time for a blow out.

Hubby and I are having a quiet at home day Xmas. I plan to make pancakes with peaches and maple syrup for breakie(has any one else tried the Queens maple syrup without added sugar it's yummy and I just use it at Xmas so think its a good treat 300ml bottle and its its 3rd year. Then we pla to go for a walk...had planned a tramp up Mt Cook way Tasman glacier but my knee isnt up to that so will just go for a walk along the lake 1hr return. Then lunch is just going to be a HUGE platter of nibblles all stuff normally dont eat thru the year..olives, cheeses, salami for himself, smoked chicken, ham off bone, more cheeses, breads crackers, chutneys and dips(gonna have a go at making hummus if I get a chance tomorrow) also have strawberries and grapes etc ordered. for pud will make my broken glass jelly (Felicity adpated version) said pav, one hopes, with yogurt and fresh fruit. decided not to make a trifle, hubby not so keen on it and really dont NEED it myself. Still have Xmas pud in pantry from last year and HAVE to have cream on that...might make that for tea.

Well my blogging family I best get moving this pav isnt gonna jump out of the recipe book and into the over without my help.

talk soon.....

update

Ouch

got bitten

by the

The Christmas bug...made my pav and thought hey y not put the Xmas Cd's on and one thing lead to another and next thing the Xmas tree was up looks ok too need an extention cord for the 3rd set of lights but otherwise looks ok and with the decorations already up(still from last year hehehe) lounge looks almost Xmasy will through vacum around tomorrow I am whacked now and still have to make tea was hoping to manage a wee bike ride this evening too...promised myself a ride this week and hey there ain't a lot of the week left.

hot spot

2007-12-14T07:49:00.000+13:00

sitting at Starbucks cafe listening to Xmas Song drinking coffee and have interenet what more could I want oh sum sleep would have been nice but girl cant have it all can she. Arrived in Chch last night at 11.30 after a VERY wet drive by time we had a coffee and hello with aunty it was nearly 12.30 b4 settled in bed woke at 5.30 and that was it for sleep. So left the rest of house to it and I shot into town to the internet cafe.

Got a lot on today had hoped to have a destress walk on beach this evening after dinner-but still pouring with rain ick.

Where i am sitting i am looking straight at the food counteroh all these luvly muffins and crossaints yummo but i am not having any will go to coffee culture soon and have muslie

Waiting for Farmers to open which is over the road have couple of tops couldnt get when I had the Layby issue the other week so will look here they have a larger selecton bigger store etc.

have a good day

Busy busy

2007-12-09T22:57:00.001+13:00

yesterday I washed 12 loads-the fact 4 of them was baby clothes trade purchases I have collected over the last nearly 12 mths wow it has been nearly a year since I heard I was gonna be a Granny. Thought after I had folded and put away the baby stuff i should have taken a photo of the wash line it looked so cute...did cross my mind to hang it all out again just to take a photo. So loads of pink stuff ready for Miss Sarah's visit. Some I have decided will be to small so will relist them or pass them onto my niece Chloe number 2 even though she is 4 mths older than Sarah she is still tiny being so prem to startwith.

I even managed to do a bit of gardening. This is a biggie me cause I hate gardening with a passion.

Back to work tomorrow thankfully only 9-3. Get knee re-dressed at 11.30 so will be a quick sandwich for lunch while she is doing that still mucky.

Back to Christchurch agian Thursday after work so thats gonna be a LONG day. Have friends and family to catchup with home again Monday via Timaru hospital for Mum and Xmas grocery shop hope that is all for Timaru and we can be away by 3...also hope it's not so flippen hot by then...yesday got to 37 today 34 so spent a lot of this afternoon in lounge with the air con on just turned it off about 10mins ago.ink i might hav

Went around to Mum's this morning she has lost about 15k since having her knee replacement so most of her summer clothes don't fit so have a clothes basket full of her stuff to list for her to set up a trade account for her as I have my full quota of listing already-wish she had given it to me last week when i was recouperating and sitting doing nuffin...hahaha

Had hoped Anthony might have rung tonight and i really want to go to bed will hang out till 10.30 still only early over there.

Getting hot in here again thankfully got the ceiling fan on in bedroom.

Not sure i like doing posts via word

This is a photo I came across tonight of the snow a couple years ago ah looking at it helped cool me down a bit...front of our house not 37 this day hehe.

cya

2007-12-09T11:19:00.001+13:00

Test posting via word

wednesday-I think

2007-12-05T13:15:00.000+13:00

I am loosing track of the days...abut all I am loosing I might add.

Went out for a lovely meal with friends last night 9 of us giggly gals had nice fish and cheesecake for dessert yummo

Won a nice bedspread on trademe this morning for the spare room...so when I have gal visitors I can have pretty spread on bed...ok will still have pooh bear on the walls etc.

Went for a walk yesterday took me like forever and a bit stumply on way home so wont go today just do my knee exercises.

go later to check out the work roster for next couple months.

back later

obviously hadnt pushed post on this so will update

just heard an old neighbour passed away yesterday sad he has had cancer been ill several years.

Neighbour bought me over a loverly bowl of fruit and pretty card with a little girl paddling in the sea...very thoughtful.

son txt me wanting me to run an errand for him-bugger had just got in the door so off I trotted again(well took the car) did his banking for him..told him it would cost him photos of my grand daughter havent had any since I got home from Aussie..not good enough. Told him I want to talk to him on computer Sunday.

Have sat up every night since home from hosptial till after 2 and today I am feeling it so plan an early night.

Haven't got a clue what I do for tea...would be nice to go out every night.

much improved

2007-12-03T11:47:00.000+13:00

Nurse just been she v happy with progress and wounds etc so all good.

Sitting around doing nothing is driving me nuts-done a bit of reading-done a lot of spending on trade me, sold a few things so still coming out even..had time to list stuff..more to do this arvo. Did a bit of gardening with hubby yesday-I sat on a chair he chopped back perennials and I chomped them smaller for the gabbage bag not very energetic but good to see it done. We went to a cafe for coffee yes arvo and then a wee drive so got to see the world as it looks from little old Twizel. Pottered doing bit of washing and cooking and that is about it...will make an effort and fold washing soon...resting after shower and nurse being...well that my excuse. Still have to go for me wee walk yet to.

But doing good.

feeling poopped

2007-12-01T14:02:00.000+13:00

done nothng
so hot whoosy heat feel like crap will keep an eye on this I am either just tired from sitting doing nothing or may have a mild temp...which means infection not what ya want Felicity.
Had dressing changed yesterday what a bloody mess wounds had burst and bandages were caked bit of pins and needles and tingling is that the swelling going down or infection who knows.

Walked to doctors nice to walk with out pain of course looked a dawk with crutches and got lots of oh what has happened to you.

Have loaded some stuff on trademe today worked a wee shifty and also loaded some on a friends name as I have to much stuff for my auctions without having to pay extra listing fees.

Feeling a little bit sad today my friend Chris that passed away in March her baby boy is getting married today in Tauranga, I should be there but with the op couldnt go and to be honest financially would have been tight but sad I am not there. I know Jim will be feeling lost (Chris's hubby) and Micheal will be feeling a bit sad too even over all the excitement. Just hope Jim behaves he can get a bit stroppy if he has to much to drink...oh well he is an adult and naught I can do about it from here.

Hubby has been out mowing what I affectionatly call the orchard...have 3 fruit trees and under planted with daffs which of course are well overdue being cut down, he is away taking the clippings to the dump oh the peace.

He has been helping as best he thinks and is concerned for my well being BUT GRRRR if I say I am going for a lie down what part of that is hard to understand piss off and leave me be to rest...not knock on the door every 10mins r u alright. grumpy ungrateful cow that I am.

had a scrummy tea last night quick and easy pita pockets marinated beef snitzel(chilli, soy and whistoshire sauce) cut into stripes cooked and salad (lettuce tomatoe avocardo feta sp onion) all jammed in pita pockets yum

off for a nana nap

home

2007-11-29T16:30:00.000+13:00

tired stiff and sore but happy with the op -surgeon was surprised how worn the knee was.

Have had a quiet day hubby has been home muddling around doin little bits and chores. I have sat her giving orders-no not really.

Had a friend come around this afternoon and we set up a dress on trademe...took 2 hours to set the wording 'just right'

Helped hubby get tuna bake on for tea.

Had me a me moment on Tuesday. Went to Farmers and put couple of tops and a pair of black slacks on lay by if I couldnt go to Tauranga for the wedding this weekend I needed a little of retail therapy. Got 2 pretty tops and pants $100 on layby but what a drama. Layby has to be collected by 15th Dec far enough but I will be in Timaru on 17th could I collect them then-nope, could I post a cheque and pay items in full and collect on the 17th-nope Farmers policy is dont accept cheques, Can I get someone to collect the layby-nope I need to sign for it, can I get someone to pay and I collect yeap. So plan is to get a friend to pay the layby and I'll collect it on 17th.

Right time for me to go for another walk around the lounge to get my leg moving.

off this afternoon

2007-11-27T09:38:00.000+13:00

to Timaru for my op on knee YIPPPPPPEEEE will be back in residence on Thursday night.

Had to take Mum to Timaru yesterday, yes 2 trips in 2 days gggrrr but couldnt be helped. She got a great report from the surgeon he was very pleased with her progress and knee working well...same surgeon I have tomorrow so I said I'll see u wednesday.

Got some Xmas presents while in town so cute those fold up picnic chairs will get one for Sarah as well but dont need her's till after Christmas so hold the money till then.(wat money hehehe) Pretty lime green, blue and a yellow one. So that is the 2 Chloes covered and my nephew..cheaper having the family estranged when ya not speaking you dont have to buy presents hehehe...my brother only has had contact with his daughter (Chloe number 2 Mum)again for about 18mths so instant family she already had a little fella he is just 4....that make little or no sence when I read it back and I haven't the energy to explain.

Right best get my butt into gear see ya all on Friday.

HUGE weekend

2007-11-19T20:26:00.000+13:00

and 2b honest glad it is over.

Had a great day/night and early morning for that matter Saturday(got home at 3am). Very happy with the food choices even fort off the lollies sum bright spark bought them on the trip. In answe to comment why not throw the lolly jar out I would if it was mine but its a staffroom thing. Bags of crisp went around the van too and I managed to resist those until last thing...which although disapointed didnt resist them completely proud of length of time held out. Drank far to many calories-in the form of alcohol, coke, juice.

Sunday I went for a bike ride-I can assure you no energy was used to burn any calories ther but it was neat to get out in the fresh air and just enjoy the day...with not being able to walk much I havent 'enjoyed' the fresh air lately. While out decide to go to cafe for coffee and brunch of eggs benidict-yum.

Had a nice catchup with Anthony and baby Sarah on Skype lst night she is growing up so. Big smiles and 'talking' Anthony is thinking maybe Sarah and Mum could come over earlier than him in January...he will be working every hour god send over New Year so wont see family and would be nice for her to have company...would be FANTASTIC...so will work on that one. No new fotos.

well here it is Friday

2007-11-16T23:00:00.000+13:00

-well Saturday nearly but I won the argument against that BLOODY lolly jar. Was touch and go to night it was sitting on the table beside me calling out to me i pulled it toward me twice and then pushed it away. Was getting tough so I picked it up and put it on the bench those that were eating them could get them from there they were to tempting for me.
SO WELL DONE FELICITY and that was while drinking and my sences were not running oon all cylinders...not sure if the temptation was there now I'd be as strong...after many bicardi's and wines.

We are off out 2morro with the work crowd...going to lunch at Moaraki(sp) (boulders nth otago)
3hrs drive then several drink stops coming home and there is a band on at the pub. So hoping it will be a good day/nite and probably a late one...and not planning much for Sunday. Have said no to having the kids Sunday.

Has been a long week. Work has been TOUGH last 2 days. I tell you we all nearly handed in notice today...but we survived and drowned our whoas tonight.

Got my date for operation on knee yippeee...28th Nov so thrilled about that fits in perfect.

Well i'll check a few blogs and then it is bed for this chick...hubby is in chch so yeah have bed to myself.

2 days

2007-11-13T22:03:00.000+13:00

no lollies WELL DONE FELICITY
no licorise either but that isn't such a biggie cause the shop was out of stock..could have gone to garage but such a chore to get out of my own fat way to do that. The lolly jar however is rigth THERE and in full veiw so to avoid it is BIG

cooked hubby sausages for tea I just had veges...those snarlers looked nice and brown and yummy too but wow the fat that came of them and I didnt want FAT

rIGHT i AM OFF TO bed. Last night I was still awake at 4-didnt her hubby leave at 6 and DID NOT like it when alarm went off at 6.30 Pretty good day at work dispite no sleep.

and this is why I don' t go to bed early

2007-11-13T00:40:00.000+13:00

I was just so tired I went to bed at 8-couldnt even function, but now its 12.45 and I am awake. Made a huge cock up for tea. Had decided hubby could have pizza and I'd have a take away salad...all good you say would have been except one thing pizza shop is shut on Monday's by time we remembered that it was after 7 and so was most everything else. So got fish and chips and I had lousey greasy horrid hot chips for tea ggggrrrr so annoy with myself-thought afterwards I could have had a bowl of cereal. Oh well its done now. When I got up 20mins ago I had a snack of an orange a kiwifruit and a fig(the later was for medicinal purposes as much as anything) but that also means I have blown my no snacking at night. BUM

hEY any of u lap top gals or computer whizz kids-can u tell me y does my curser move while I and writing and then my words start writing in some random place on the page very frustrating is there some setup I can change to stop this.

Daily Food Track

November 12th 07

Breakfast

Coffee wth trim milk x2
Cereal tinned peaches in juice with lite ff yogurt

Morning tea
Coffee x2
FF yogurt

Lunch
Chicken Bagel
Coffee x2

Afternoon tea
muslie slice

Tea
lousey greasy horrid hot chips

Midnight snack
1 coffee
1kiwifruit
1orange
1dried fig

2lts water

2007-11-12T18:47:00.000+13:00

well i won the battle against the lolly jar today...I hide the jar when I got to work and no one even thought about them till 2pm and I HAD NONE.

I feel like crap tired and ache all over and have ahd a headache all day...going to bed real soon.

Hd the fellla in tonight to quote for painting the bathroom-have been waiting for about 2 yrs for hubby to finish it so guess what he is getting for Xmas a painted bathroom hehehe. Well if I get a computer I have to pay for I only think a painted bathroom is fitting.

not much of improvement really hehehe

2007-11-11T16:47:00.000+13:00

picture taken on new lap top web cam

2007-11-10T21:05:00.000+13:00

although this is a revolting picture I am posting it cause I can.

update

2007-11-10T20:48:00.000+13:00

well I am now talking to u on my new lap top

took me from 11.30am-4.30pm to install the important stuff. at 3 I thought wow i am hungry...hadn't realised the time so grabbed a bowl of cereal and yogurt. at 4.30 I was so tired I couldnt even function so went for a snooze-heard hubby thumping thru the house just after 5 then woke to a terrific hammering noise he was out side smashing some 'stuff'' he bought home from work I was thrilled I can tell u.

Tea was veges with some aoli (cooked a pie for hubby)

Hubby has old lap top in train room so communication is even more limited.

Now still havent found that water bottle.

Thinking I should go for a walk but probably won't.

Right you are all witness to...

2007-11-10T09:37:00.000+13:00

...I am back on track. I have just read Just4Jo post and it so woke me up like she was physically shaking me-thanks Jo. I have been so slack for so long if I thought about it plodding along for most of 2007 AND NO MORE PLODDING

This week I have worked 40hrs first time in months and I feel like I have been run over by a truck a BIG truck. I ache all over. I fell asleep at 7 watching tv twice and went to bed for a nanna nap when I got home at 5 last night (we were to go out with hubby's work but didnt go in the end) I had hoped this summer I would feel better and not so run down working full time or near to it-but this week has proven to me different. I've got another full week next week and then a month till its full on summer hours AND I HAVE TO BE READY.

I have been blaming my lack of fitness onto my knee and yeap to an extent that is the case BUT (and a big butt it is getting) there is no need to be stuffing crap into my mouth because I have a sore knee. This week (well only Thursday actually) a huge jar of lollies-the soft chewy party mix sort of lollies that ya can stuff a handful down b4 u even realise it-turned up at work. This was some promotional thing to say well done guys and there is an even bigger bag to refill the jar when its empty. Now there are always lollies at work the blind dog lollies are on counter for sale and one co-worker always has a bag open and I can usually say no thanks to them BUT this jar of lollies really got a hold of me and has pushed well I would think the equivilant to 2 maybe 3 regular bags of lollies down my throat in two flippen days. NO MORE ON Monday I am not eating them I am no letting a scummy bag of lollies rule my life.
I am stronger than that.
I am stronger than that.
I am worth the effort.
I am worth the effort.
Feeling healthy fit and slim is great. Much better than any lolly tastes.

Right so you are witness to this I am back on track.

I here by declare:

I will track daily
I will drink my water (minimum 2 lts daily)
I will not give into that lolly jar
This week I will make the best choices I can-
no ice creams
no choc licorise
no extra sandwich at lunchtime (I'm on late lunch this week so will take a yogurt for morning tea to hold me over and then I wont scoff at lunch time)
no snacks after tea of any sort.
I wont commit to any exercise this week but hope to get at least 2 bike rides in.

Next Saturday when I am sat here aching all over from working all week (u would think I had hard labour work but I don't I tell u all I do all day is stand on one spot smiling at stupid people) I am going to feel good about my week and I am going to be able to say I did the best I could do.

What else been happening-
Monday was our 12th wedding annivesary...not really much to celebrate there except been 12yrs I havn't commited murder. We had whitebait fritters in bread for tea(I could have had salad with them as the healthy option but went with the lazy one...changes will happen)
Husband bought me a new lap top while we were in Chch last weekend-very nice you would think but as it is on tick and now I have to set up the automatic payments to come out of an already stretched bank account for $50 fortnight he also got stung for a norton virus protection which we dont need cause we got one and 3 yr warrenty which isnt worth paper written on for a computer so he is taking them back. I havent had the energy to set up the computer will do that today...that and washing will be it for the day me thinks and cook tea.

Tuesday fell asleep watching Frank Spencer on telly that is 7pm-was planning on going to weight managment but forgot it was even Tuesday...next week.

Wednesday was to have lunch with a friend but she never showed Tea was tinned salmon mashed spud and meslin salad mix with a tomato thrown at it.

Thursday- now Thursday was worth writting about..was hubbies day off work and I said earlier in the week as he was off he could cook tea...so all day Thurs I was thinking negitive thoughts but got home to him cooking ok it was only spag bol but it was a meal cooked and I didnt have to cook yeah This is only about the 5th time in 14.5 yrs together that he has cooked anything more than toast so a HUGE effort on his behalf and hope it means he is trying to make an effort.

Friday as I said I came home and went for a snoooze for an hour-we were to go to hubbies work drinks and meal at the pub I so did not want to go...cant stand the guys he wrks with. But as I am always grumbling we never go out together I was going to go...when I got up from snooze he said he didnt want to go either so I didnt argue...we went to Poppies (cafe on outskirts of town) had a lovely meal of fish of day..but was naughty and had garlic bread and chips off husbands plate...both things the heathly thinking Felicity would have not considered doing its these little things that make ya FAT Felicity-snap out of it. Didnt have desert but that was cause I suggested we get an icecream from garage...but when got in car it was 9pm and garage was closed so that save my body some much not needed calories and I was already full so did not need it anyway.

Ok off to start setting up this new laptop...hope to be back latter on it.
Will find my water bottle too

Cheerio folks.

Already November ALREADY

2007-11-01T21:13:00.000+13:00

Ache all over not just my knee-head aches lack of sleep(had a very restless night last night then husband woke me at 5.30 not 6.30 as I had asked gggrr)

Tomorrow the car is booked at 9am for a warrant so will put the bike in the boot and drop car off then go for a bike ride while it is being 'dun' have a couple of chores to attend to will pick car up again...then home to pack bags and car we are off to Christchurch after husband has finished work. Primary reason for trip to Chch is the Willow shoe company shoe tour on Saturday-havnt got any money tobuy any shoes but want to try them and see which are best to buy mail order later. LLast time I went to one of there tours I thought I was in heavan had 8 prs of shoes in one place that fitted me FANTASTIC. Meeting my brother at 9.30 for supper. Sat morning Aqua drowning then spa and brunch with the girls. Head to shoe show. Then I am trying to organise a get2gether with my neice and her 2 kiddies and my friend Angela and her daugther but it isnt geling well just at moment...may not happen. Leave Chch early afternoon Sun after groceries and catch up wth friend in Hornby. Working full time for the next 2 weeks so expect to be BUGGERED all week.

update

2007-10-31T21:32:00.000+13:00

well I went for a bike ride 10k actually-was proud of me for moving my fat arse.

Then I came home had a shower and walked down the street to meet with a friend from out of twn for lunch-was a group of us Judy use to live here and comes back once a month or so for a catchup. Had lovely lunch then they all had dessert but not me I didnt I said no dessert for me thanks I was so pleased with myself.

So a good 24hrs

a small victory for Felicity

2007-10-31T09:03:00.001+13:00

feeling good about my choice

Last night my knee was so SORE after working and the last thing I felt like doing was cooking tea. Then himself came home at 3.30 he had walked out of work, I was SO ANGRY I couldnt speak and to be honest couldnt think of anything to actually say so didnt speak most of the night. Was considering fish n chips for tea...which are I might add revolting here u cant get a nice feed of F n C but they are easy when ya feel like crap u eat like crap and what is the point anyway.

BUT we didnt have fish n chips I thawed some hoki I had in freezer and did a pot of cauli carrots and chuckwagon corn and last minute thru some spinach on top and opened a jar of aoli (honey mustard) and thru some tinned peaches(left from breakfast) some capsicum and tomate in a small pot and simmered that while fish was cooking and a meal in 15 minutes and was yummo bit white looking with cauli and fish but f n c would have been whiter.

I have been playing the will I wont I go for a bike ride game since I got up might go for a small one just to continue the good feeling and remind the bike who I am after all its been awhile since I been out...ok u talked me into it I am off for a bike ride be back later.

phew I am buggered and I havent left my lounge

2007-10-28T18:52:00.000+13:00

at 11.30 I thought I'll have a go at installing the wirelss broadband to laptop. I bought the modem thingy b4 going to Aussie but havent set it up till now-can see y I hadnt.

What a bloody pain just couldnt get it going so rung help desk after disconnecting connection myself because I unpluged the flippen cordless phone plug rung back and they disconnected me so third time I got hold of more than flippen machines you guesed it computer froze. So anyway got wireless modem connected and now I dont have to watch cords when close recliner footrest on chair or walking into bedroom..in the summer I will be able to take the laptop out and sit on the deck enjoy the summer and still be connected to the cyber world.

Now what am I going to cook for tea.

Had a good night last night lovely meal...could have eaten heaps more but didn't left feeling I could eat more...isnt that how you suppose to eat. Had a glass of wine-drove past the club but decided I didnt feel like calling in on my own so was home by 10pm bed about 11 then I flippen woke at 4 and couldnt get back tosleep so up at 4.30 and had a couple slices fruit bread and a coff. Went back to bed at 7 when hubby got up for work and slept like a log till 10. Been a GLORIOUS DAY here and how did I spend it fightening a flippen computer what a waste and NO WING. Did get 5 loads of washing dry.

Right feed me woman

day one

2007-10-27T13:47:00.000+13:00

hi Lyn thanks for your concern re me Mother.
Actually I not sure what the symtoms were other than extremely swollen. The district nurse seen her first on her normal check ups then nurse was concerned so refered her to the local GP...who gave her an ingestion and did heart tests etc and decided as much as precautionary measure being the distance we need to travel...they wanted her to go in ambulance but good old Felicity can take her. But in the end was all good.

restart day going ok...was going to leave it till Monday as I am off out to Dinner with friends tonight but thought nope starting today as I promised myself...will make the best choices I can tonight....thinking about going on to the club after dinner. Enjoying this social butterfly I have become hehehehe

Day so far
Coffee is with trim milk no sugar
Cereal is branflakes, all bran, rolled oats, puffed wheat-millet and rice, coconut, sunflower seeds and raisins usually it also has slivered almonds and pumpkin seeds but they were 2 of the things I forgot as shops on Thursday

Breakfast (6.30)

slice fruit toast
coffee

30min walk

Breakfast(9.30)

Cereal Trim milk and tinned peaches
coffee

11.30
cup of tea with Sharon

Lunch 1.30

4 slices sandwich bread
grated cheese onion and tomato toasted sammies

snack 4

apricot fresh fruity yogurt

Dinner hhhmmm who knows

home from hospital

2007-10-25T21:53:00.000+13:00

Mum is ok not a blood clot so that is a blessing...sitting in a hosptial on a hot day (26) wasnt really much fun 10.30 till just b4 5 got a few groceries and home at 9.30 Trashed.

Did managed to get a visit with dietican while I was at hospital scales are up 3k since last visit...that didnt surprise me my jeans are so tight cant breath in them. I have written myself a contract and I am going to get re focussed if it kills me.

Bed...didnt sleep so good last night wonder why.

thanks guys for your concern.

further update

2007-10-24T17:46:00.000+13:00

have to rush Mum back to hospital she has a clot in her leg so back to Timaru we go.

update

2007-10-24T11:46:00.000+13:00

back from Gym yes Chris I did go feel so good for it-blowing and raining here too and I was tucked up out of it all...I took the car cause I wasnt sure how knee would hold out but it was fine.
posted some trade auctions away now I am sorting thru for more to post hubby has offered to sell a couple of models (motorbikes) for funding for my trip to tauranga...nice thought but it was me that bought them for him as presents couple years ago....hhhmmm a girl could get offended if she was sensitive type

note to self
cant find a pen and have to remind myself of couple things so on my answer machine so ignore this guys

thurs 3.30 coffee at Shawty's with garden girls
ring Ngaire re catchup in Timaru Friday
Sat dinner at Poppies check time
Work tues and thurs
Judy Paul in town Wednesday lunch Hunters
St John meeting 5th Nov

10.30 2moro

2007-10-23T20:44:00.000+13:00

I am heading to the gym. I NEED to get back into it but my knee has been so sore and walking really isnt helping it...but so darn windy for biking so heading to the gym to use the exercyle. Right now it is in writting I am gonna have to do it.

Husband came home tonight with a chocolate licorise very helpful

Thursday hubby is taking me to lunch.

wow now that is what I call a Hard Labour Weekend

2007-10-22T20:26:00.000+13:00

Tues my girlfriend Lyne came to town (she use to live here but moved to a district near Christchurch miss her heaps) Had a gr8 catch up Thurs arvo drinkies at Hunter Cafe...they have a mother's happy hour Thurs 2-3 so we went down for lunch at 12.30 for Nana's Hour and stayed till 3...some laughs compared grand babies Lyne's new grand daughter joined us so some pink cuddles.

Friday Lyne Sharon and I went for a walk. Not sure how I filled rest of day. At 5 Lyne and her hubby called for me to go to Hunters Happy Hour...I was changing clothes again having a fit of 'what can I wear' 9 changes later..so off for a nite out..Sharon and I left Hunters about 10 (after second happy hour) and headed to the Combined Club where a few hard stayers still there few laughs Sharon was worse for wear.

Sat got up about 9..had kids at 10 but they never arrived till 11 as soon as they arrived we went to watch the end of Pyramid Run...check http://www.twizel.com/ for details a bit much to explain..Rach and I did this event last year and I was extremely emotional that I wasnt competing this year...got there with about 10 mins wait watching Dawn and another Sharon finish the course so proud of these girls. Back home kids father collected them I waited 4 Rach 2 arrived from Chch. Dawn came after having had nice long bath she looked so thrilled with herself and so she should be...Rach Dawn and I headed to prize giving. Met Ava another dear friend from Chch who came down for the event had a quick catchup with her...then onto coffee at Shawty's Cafe much needed coffee by now I can tell u. Left there just after 3. Rach and I walked to Mum's for a quick howdy, home for shower and cooked salmon, portobello mushies with pinenuts and blue chesse, green salad and pear and blue cheese tart for tea-tell u it was all yummo...
Then had the getting dressed drama again and Rach and I headed to the pub...not a lot happening there..well there was but no-one I knew so about 10 we walked back to the club for a quiet drink. A work mate was there we had a few drinks and played pool...lots of laughs and I tell ya had a gr8 time. Barmaid wanted to head back to pub so 12.30 we closed up club and headed back to pub...well it was buzzing then met another work mate and her sister from out of town there and we partied till pub closed at 3...Rach was a bit ill in the loo.
We walked home-well staggered hehehe bed just after 4
Sunday rose carefully at but felt ok tired and slow but alive. Plan was to go look at some open homes but couldnt really be bothered...got a phone call from cousin was I home yup they were in Tekapo(for wekend) would come on for a visit so her and hubby and son called...we went around to Mum for a coffee and catchup. Rach and I went for a drive, Cousin left town and was gonna head to Mt Cook...txt Ava where u at she was at Mum's so back to Mum for a coffee catch up with Ava....headed home about 5.30...cooked the Lasagne I had planned for tea but on our drive we called in for coffee at Poppies Cafe and I was 'starving' so had a feed so didnt feel like tea. So made the Lasagne we could have some when we got home later...heading to club again Shilo another friend was in town to spend time with family so we had a catchup at club. Ava and here mates were there having a meal so we sat with them till they headed home, Rach was calling it a nite at 9 she was tired after big night b4 and had to drive home Monday so wasnt drinking she headed home got Ava to drop her off. So I stayed on and partied...music started about 8.30 and they werent to bad played all the old stuff and boogied and laughed and drank and had another good darn time...headed home at 12.30...after being hit on thought girl get out of here b4 u get into micheif. 3 good nights out in a row has been a very long time since I have had a weekend of partying that is for sure. Had some cold lasagne when I got home bed about 1.

This morning I woke about 9.30 we had breakfast cleaned up house a bit Rach packed car headed around to Mums for goodbyes Rach left about 11.30 had a coffee with Mum and heard all about her night adventure.....Now hold onto your seats got a txt from Mum on my phone when I got home guess where the fire was...as it happened about 8.30 Sun nite the fire siren went off never heard it at club but it was for Mum's house. They had the fire going Mum is still feeling cold after her op it was very windy. Dad had gone outside for a smoke and seen sparks so investergated as it happened there chimney was on fire oopss..so dailed 111 and out Mum hobbles to a safe place till fire out (Mum was pleased she was still dressed and still had her teeth in) She was lucky not to have an asthma attack(the firemen got her inhalers she wasnt to go into house till fire contained and asked did she want oxygen or ambulance no she was fine) So firemen contained the fire assured them it was safe to go back home and sleep huh sleep was not gonna happen. Felicity there carer was out dancing and having a great old time oblivious to it all. The fireman came back next morning to clean chimney and check things out.

came back home had a snooze and up about 5 cooked pizza for tea and now here we are.
Work tomorrow.

update

2007-10-21T17:59:00.000+13:00

well surprised myself...head was ok this morning tummy held up
tired but ok
and guess what out again tonight wont be as late tonight I think

oh my god

2007-10-21T03:55:00.000+13:00

am i ever gonna regret a gr8 nite out l8ta
4am just home from the best nite in hell I cant think when
I played pool (my shot even won 2 games) I dont play pool hell i might make an ass of myself
rite this minute I am so drunk i cant type bed i wonder how long my head will stay on pillow wuth out being illl

2007-10-16T15:51:00.000+13:00

Sarah and her Granny Who wouldn't luv that face

My sweet grand daughter miss her heaps

She has him wrapped around her little finger and jumping throw hoops

To tired to post a blog but her are some pictures.

don't want to be here I can tell you.

Sarah and her Dad.

pressies I have had on layby

2007-09-27T07:51:00.000+12:00

picked up the baby gifts I have had on Layby since b4 Sarah Kate was born.

A clock cause a girl has to learn to tell the time so she knows when the mall opens. Educational!!

The garaffe(sp) with shapes and colours and different feeling materials. Educational !!!!

And a pretty angel teddy u press the paw and wings move and it plays several different tunes got sparkles...need help to justify how I can fit this into my only going to buy educational toys

Leave home tomorrow probably about noon...will go see Mum in hospital she still sounded pretty groggy last night so by tomorrow will be brigther I would think. Then have couple things to pick up in Ashburton around 4 not sure what time the movies start meeting girls to see hairspray.

I managed to get a 3 wheel buggy from trade me yesterday think it looks tidy enough for $10 save the kids bringing there big bulky one over in January...will have enough stuff to bring...mind u wont need clothes I have enough here 6-9 mths to sink a battle ship...and sti;ll more to collect hjave 5 parcels going to Chch some stuff to take some to keep here. Over the top comes to mind.

huge day yesterday

2007-09-26T07:41:00.000+12:00

left here at 7 to take Mum to Timaru hospital for her op (complete knee reconstruction) this appointment has been changed so many times I have lost count. We were at Fairlie and hour from home another 3/4 to get to Timaru and my cell rings...where is Mrs Drummond I said in the loo actually oh she is suppose to be at hospital I said yes 12 oclock (this is 9.15) no says lady on phone 8.30...it was changed be a pity if someone had told us. Anyways after sorting she had not eaten etc told to get her there asap so I dropped her at hospital and literally run. My appointment was at 10. Rung at 8 last night she was groggy but ok and all went well as far as she knew...didnt take here to theatre till 3pm hhhhmmm glad it was a rush.

My appointment-well it si official I have a sore knee scan and xrays to prove it. So next step is to see if ACC will coff up for surgery. Try and avoid walking but biking is ok...i am sure pushing a pram with a grand daughter isnt considered walking...if I havent mentioned it recently I can say now its next week I go.

After appointment and grabbed a sandwich and some fruit from shops it was back hour and 3 quarter drag to home in time for work at 2..had time for a quick coffee and changed my clothes and off. As it happened it had been a busy day and it was full on from second I got there.

Had coffee with a mate after work she had yet another parcel for Miss Sarah Kate- thanks god it is only lite I would think its hand knitted as Pam is BEAUTIFUL knitter left there at 6.

Got home to a miracle- Husband had emptied the dishwasher. Then when I said we were having Sheperds pie for tea(had roast lamb night b4 and plenty of left over meat) he said where is the mincer and I'll do it...well after ya picked me up off the floor from shock I got mincer sorted and he minced to his heart content then peeled the spuds and I sat back and luved every minute of it. He also handed me an envelope with a card have a lovely holiday and 100 aussie dollars so I take back any nasties I said about him yesterday. I was really frilled...he does have a heart afterall.

right best get wiggle on and do the getting ready for work thing. Need the money I think I have a problem...I can't stop buying baby stuff. I really need to stop..I just paid for the trade I have won over last few days and it came to ALOT and the thing is how am I gonna get any more in the bloody bag...and have couple of things to collect in Chch too. I have to stop I will stop oh to hell with it who am I kidding I aint gonna stop heheh

Have a GREAT Wednesday ya'll

make an appearance at least for 5mins

2007-09-22T16:52:00.000+12:00

ok a quick catch up quiet time b4 getting ready to go out for the evening and guess what the HUSBAND IS COMING TOO shock horror...well still time for him to pull out...he is having a rest just now and wouldnt surprise me in the least if he get up and says he doesnt feel up to going.

Week has been crap-have had 3 day ones and none of them I have been able to complete with out f**king up and eating badly. Have 11 days till Aussie so tomorrow I am going to make it thru have had 2 small walks today and just had some low fat yogurt and cereal so I hopefully will make good choices with food tonight. Managed a few 8k bike rides thru week so guess something is beter than nothing food has still been crap though need a slap on face.

Been to Timaru twice this week go again on Tuesday to see knee surgeon and drop Mum at hospital for her knee op it will be a drop and run situation cause I have to be at work at 2. Then ack to Timaru again Friday on my way to Christchurch for weekend. Another busyone
Pictures friday night going to see Hairspray-then catch up coffee with the girls.
Aqua drowning sat morning and brunch with Rachel
Visit and catch up with Annette old and dear friend having teenage girl issues
4pm meetng at Beach to do Chris' ashes then BBQ and family time with Jim Ang an Micheal will be emotional hence doing the movies Friday and havig a good old laugh
Sunday family catch ups and beach walk
Monday visit with a friend in hospital after hip surgery.
Tuesday morning face wax afternoon PLANE RIDE TO SEE SARAH YIPPEE
Planned on packing case today but hasnt happened-not that there is room for much clothing for me. But do need Chch clothes for 5 days.
Got a new BIGGER memory card for camera today will get a new tape for video camera in Chch, must do something about cell phone dail it now guess I'll be put in a que. well that was painless bloody expencive though so will only be using in emergency 85c to send txt but free to receive so that ok I guess now just need to print out the info he emailed me so I can remember all the numbers to add if I call home etc.

Had a lovely afternoon out with friends on Thurs-my friend Lyne was down fromCHch (she use to live here and moved up Chch March ish) Her Son and his partner and there 4 week old daugther Lyne Sharon and couple of others all went to lunch and sat nattering then at 2pm the cafe has Mothers Happy Hour...we didn't know about this..so we had a few more wines. But the bestest bit was I got to hold little Miss Ashlin Louise and she was so soft and warm and luvable I cried and also realise somehting all u guys probably already knew...pretty bloody obvious really my slip from my weight loss is cause I WANT TO SEE SARAH could explain the compulsive need to be buying pink too do you think dah dont need no scientist for that one. BUT I MUST STOP...bought another 12 auctions today but who could pass up $1 baby girl stuff NOT ME.

ok my 5 mins has turned into 30mins so best go wake himself and get showered and beautified for the evening.

Willow shoes

2007-09-20T08:51:00.000+12:00

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I'm alive

2007-09-18T07:33:00.000+12:00

have had a shit of a weekend and feel pretty rough(not health life)...have eaten out 4 times in a week so fat

Yesterday was husbands birthday had planned on making an effort but in end had to work untill 5 so it was roast pork jelly and icecream and the above cake...see I did make an effort. He was impressed with his train cake and candles so all was well except I ate TO MUCH I was 10 on Chris' list.

right got work in 30 mins and not even showered so best move my bum will fill you in on life issues in next day or two

thanks for all well wishes

feel like crap

2007-09-14T21:06:00.000+12:00

got a headache from hell...glands are up...sore throat...freezing cold and my knee is burning and sore

Took me all my time to stagger home from work tonight and stagger I mean I felt like I was drunk took me 20 mins for a walk that normally take 10. Took 3 panadol the minute I walked in the door.

Off to bed with more panadol...hope I wake up feeling better tomorrow I have the kids till 3 then again at 6 for the night.

My day

2007-09-11T20:35:00.000+12:00

Had doc appointment at 10 so after extra heavier than usual shower I walked to doc...waited till nearly 11 surprise surprise.

I have a mammogram on 21st Sept and when I rung to confirm she said did I have any concerns about my breasts as I have had a lump under my right arm for about 6 mths I said yeah I do-stupid thing to say cause I had to go get it looked at first-as I thought it was just a 'lump' doc squeezed it crap came out and its all good now. Have to go next week for another smear cause they couldnt get a clear sample and also have to have blood test for thiroid. After doc I rung to confirm mammy appointment for 21st..was told in case of call back you can't leave town for 3 weeks yeah that isnt possible I am out of country on 2nd staying in town isnt gonna happen I fibbed said I was only goning for couple of days over the weekend. If I have a call back it will have to WAIT.

After I walked to friends and we went to Omarama for lunch...had a YUMMY open chicken sandwich, beautifully presented and only $15. Wondered around shops for a while back home for a coffee. Then I had a meeting at 3.30 that was so so....then on to clean St John hall home again at 5.30 had cornedbeef cooking so put veges on and tea by 6.30. (was suppose to go to weight management but didnt)

Yesterday

Woke to grotty grey day and felt same-got a txt from friend and babtered txts back and forth I told her I wanted breakfast in bed 2 slices vogels bread 1 peanut butter and 1 vegemite and freshly squeezed orange juice...20 mins l8ta she knocked on door with just that I was thrilled really cheered me up. Wish I could get bloody fotos to go where I want them. After yummy breakfast and coffee we wnet round to her house to do the trade me thing...have talked her into joining and selling stuff she sold some pnats but didnt know what to do next. Walked home. Did some chores then posted a parcel. Got a txt from son...can I transfer money couldnt find his money card-hunted house aand can't find the bloody thing ANYWHERE. Went to Mums for coffee thought maybe card was there NOPE.

Home cooked most horrid puke for tea and blobbed-again.

Bought 3 frilly dresses on trademe(for a certain sweet someone-22 more sleeps but who is counting) on 1st Sept and still hasn't arrived-still lots of emails of promises they are on way but really getting pissed...$75 so better be here soon.

Himself has been in shed since he got home from work in long enough to eat tea doing scrap metal(oops just walked in the door)

NCIS is nearly finished so bed for me.

I am exhausted

2007-09-08T23:44:00.000+12:00

thanks guys for all your words of support
I slept like crap last night as well u can imagine-this morning I got up about 7.30 so much for my sleep in. Himself rose about 9 I was cool can't remember what he siad but it all came out we had a TALK well I talked he grunted...he did admit to not helping much and last time he cooked was years ago so we wll see what happens on those fronts. I apparently dont show any interest in his trains gee what am I suppose to do I listen to countless hours of train yabba and watch them go around the track most days oh well I will try. Told him I didnt think he wanted to be seen out with me. Told him I didnt think there was anything medically wrong it was all mental...he is depressed.
Brunt of it is I will go with him to doctor on Wed and he is not taking 5 days off work...he took today and tomorrow. We are going to eat better (in 10 days we had take aways 3 times-I worked fulltime this fortnight) and more exercise to get the good feeling endorphines working and he was gonna help in house. I suggested counsolling we will work on that he wasnt keen. I rung his boss and had a talk to him he was very understanding and agreed with me that he is depressed.
We cleaned house still a lot to do but we did manage to do it with out killing each other. At 2 he had fella come around to talk trains so I took the opportunity to get bike out dusted it down and went for a short ride...only did 6.5 k but shit it felt good. Came home made a batch of bran and apple muffins ate to many had a coffee then himself and I went for a short walk b4 news...we seen a couple of folks we know so I said see ppl talk 2 ya if ya leave the house.

We came home he helped cook tea ( well he stirred the pot so it didnt burn but guess baby steps in all departments of life) We shifted his bed so it didnt bang on wall EVERYTIME he turned over so he might get a more restful sleep I know I bloody will and then we sat TOGETHER in same room and watched KINKY BOOTS gr8 movie recommend it, now have it taping so Mum can watch it. He has gone to bed now I have jsut loaded some pics on trade me listings and am off to bed myself. But wanted to report in b4 bed-have the kids tomorrow so wont be much time for updating them.

THANKS AGAIN GALS

wat the fuck am I suppose to do now

2007-09-07T17:51:00.000+12:00

really had to come here to vent.

Himself has come home this afternoon and taken 5 days off work 'sick' right like that was clever
I have been hobbling around here for weeks and had stinking head cold complete with NOSE for nearly 2 weeks and what have I been doing u got it working every day...Himself gets 5 days off cause he doesnt wanna work with the new fella that starts monday...aparently he has been 'sick' for days yeah right Lazy bastard wouldnt know work if it bit him on the arse. I am so wild I was very close to walking...where was I to go havnt even got petrol in car bank is $100 over the over draft and $3.36 left on credit card we are FUCKED big time
There goes my going to Sydney how can I possibly go now and Tauranga wil be out of question..he wont have anymore time off good mind to go on my bloody own
Have already demolished about 300gms cheese. Feel like getting pissed. Shaking I am so wild. Really helps my staying focussed and getting on track.

at last some new photos

2007-09-04T06:42:00.001+12:00

Deep in thought

Me and my Daddy on Father's Day

Sleeping in my pram

Miss Sarah Kate is a month old tomorrow

Change of plans ggggrrrr

2007-09-02T08:30:00.000+12:00

Mum's surgery for knee replacement has been postponed AGAIN this is forth change(we changed once because it was to be done day b4 70th party) now booked for 25th Sept REALLY inconvienet I can't take that day off work so will have to drive Mum 4hr round trip to hospital and then back here for work. Just drop her and leave her. But no one to bring her home cause couple days later I go to Chch then on to Sydney AND I AM NOT CHANGING THAT for no one. Not sure what she'll do BUT it actually isnt my problem and I am not sure why I am the one doing the organising others have to find there own way so I am thinking of leaving it to Mother.

Also means I will have to change my knee appointment and I have now got an appointment for a mamogram which I have to change cause working the day it is booked. There are a couple of ohters going for boob squash on 21st Sept so might make mine then and 3 of us can travel together and make a day of it..I'll fit my knee in then too. Another month not knowing what it happening with knee.

Have the kids today probably be about last time there parents have sold the business so I wont have the kids same I guess...will miss them.

House looks like a bomb has gone off Hubby is still working on train room so WHOLE house is disrupted...only room there isnt stuff piled up is bathroom. Trouble is one he is finish train room I want to start on spare room and paint it for baby coming over in Jan so will be different piles of crap...some will be dropped at rubbish dump I can tell u.

Ok must make a move get dressed kids will be here anytime soon and guess gorgie will be snotty she usually is when her dad dropps her off.

Send in the clowns

2007-09-01T10:15:00.000+12:00

You all wanted a new blog profile photo. How about this one?

My work mates Dont we look gr8

And we looked even better after all this little lot

travelling again

2007-08-27T17:45:00.000+12:00

well ok last well I booked my air tickets to Aussie
Today I have booked accommodation and enquires to Stay in Tauranga for a wedding 1st Dec

Staying at http://www.academymotorinn.co.nz/ fly up 30th Nov back 2nd Dec Making this our Xmas holiday as we both will be working over the Xmas season. So somehting else to look forward to and work towards...getting sent home from work this afternoon and told not to come back till well isnt really gonna help...passing out behind counter wasnt a good look.

damn blast shit and bugger

2007-08-24T22:21:00.000+12:00

I feel like crap...stinking bloody head cold. runny nose streaming eyes pounding head...do I need a doctor nah I can tell I have a head cold.

Had hair spooffed up again this afternoon before going to Mums afternoon tea...got a phone call to say my girlfriend was in town so meet up for drinks at 5 then onto Dinner for Mum she is 70 today. By end of night I really felt like crap. Ate badly drank 3 wines but also had LOADS of water.

Have the kids tomorrow so hope they are good but suspect Miss will be stratchy cause she has the cold too.

Going to make a big pot of Minestrone Soup tomorrow and restart the weight loss task.

A little over 5 weeks to Aussie so I am going to make the best effort I can to be lighter.

Starting with sleep now nite all.

air fares booked

2007-08-23T19:59:00.000+12:00

I'm booked to Sydney 2nd Oct back 12th so can't wait to meet my grand daugther YIPPPEEE

Developed a bloody head cold yesterday afternoon BUGGER feel like shit and off to bed soon.

Out last night with work till 1am...had a gr8 night 3-4 wines with dinner of fetticine and salmon yum but sure not weight loss plan menu..and about 4 barcaardi and cokes actually thinking about it probably 5. Neat time but with late night and cold I feel like crap now so bed soon.

Go out 2 moro arfternoon with frends of Mums it is her actual b/day 2moro and then out for dinner at night...THEN ITS BACK TO WEIGHT LOSS want 5k off b4 Australia.

nite all

FANTASTIC WEEKEND

2007-08-21T20:41:00.000+12:00

Had a great time.
Friday had face wax eyebrows and chin. Caught up with my neice(Chloe #2's Mum) Chloe is growing like a mushroom. Visited with my girlfriend. Then my aunty and uncle they werent coming to party dont celebrate birthday against there religion. Hubby and I dined at http://www.cafevalentino.co.nz/ had starter of antipasta plater I ordered a main but cancelled it..hubby had pizza then we walked to http://www.strawberryfare.com/ for desert The Ultimate Chocolate Desert delish. Got back to hotel about 11.
Sat up at 730 breakfast then 10am meet Rach for Aqua and spa, back to hotel for a shower.
12.30 hair appointment
then meet rach for lunch at http://www.speights-alehouse.co.nz/ had chicken parcel. Then back to hotel parked car and over to Farmers for a makeover. Was fantastic...took hour and half and I didnt beleive it was me looking back at mirror when she finished. She explained what she was doing and products she was using. Because I bought product it didnt cost. Back to hotel dressed...didnt wear the dress I had planned didnt feel comfrtable in it still to tight in arms so wore dress I bought for our wedding anniversary couple years ago. Hubby scrubbed up pretty good.
We left for http://www.addingtoneventscentre.co.nz/Twiggers got there a little early but happy with that Mum etc started arriving and loads of hugs and awesome greetings. Everyone thought I looked fantastic. I seen family we havent seen in yonks(photo is of me and my cousin last photo we remember together is when we were 5 (40plus yrs ago) Another cousin we lost touch with maybe 15 yrs ago. Was really sp for Mum to have grand kids at her party...apart from my son she has been seperated from her other 5 grandkids...my brother has 4 children but couldnt see them...my neice made contact with him about 18mths ago then a few mths ago he found out his eldest son was in social welfare care so brother is reuniting with him and hopes to maybe get custody. Also my other brothers boy (another estranged story) now 24 as of yesterday he drove down from Nelson we havent seen him in a long while so although Mum didnt have the usual granchild at her party she did have grand kids very special for her. We had a photo of Baby Sarah Kate and her Dad and Mum on the table so they were sorta there.

Mixed with guest so didnt over eat to much...still ate more than I would on a normal night at home but NOWHERE near the amount I would have normally eaten at one of these events... party finished up about 11.30 I checked nobody had left anything behind and walked out leaving the mess for others to clean up...not me yeah.

Plan was to meet for Aqua again Sunday...but my knee was pretty sore so piked.
Showered-great to get the gunk and product out of my hair...think I did a good job of getting it off my face b4 bed as the white pillowcase didnt have makeup on it in morning. Breakfast then dropped hubby off and he picked up his ute he had left it at friends I drove over to Aunties and meet with family b4 they all started to head home. Hubby and Dad went home Mum and I decided to stay another day...it was my Aunt we usually stay with birthday Monday so as I didnt have work till Tuesday we stayed another night.
Monday had breakie with Aunty Phyll did the birthday greetings and cards etc and then packed car got groceries visited with a friend of mine and left Chch 3.30 stopped at Ashburton at a friend of Mum's she couldn't come to party...left there just after 5 stopped for break and tea at Fairlie about 7 and home by 9. VERY TIRED.
Slept like a log

bed now when I got home from wrk this arvo could bearly lift one foot in front of other but now feel awake hope I can sleer might take a painkiller for knee and snuggle under blankets

nite all

just a quickie

2007-08-15T07:10:00.000+12:00

just reporting in before I close off computer for a couple days off again...this time to Chch no not Sydney to see a bunddle of pink-did talk to her on phone this week and txt her yesterday her mummy txt me with her new weight 3.77k which means bugger all to me in pounds so not sure what her gain was but healthy gain I am told. Have txt her father AGAIN for pics...we are going to a family gathering on Sat and I want photos to show off of our baby girl.

Sat we are celebrating (with family and friends) Mum's 70th b/day...actual b/day isnt till Fri 24th but my aunty will be in Brisbaine so was more conveient to do it 18th...then we r going to have a small dinner with local friends on 24th here at home.

Some of family havent seen me in A LONG time so want to look by best, have hair appointent and getting face wax and hope to get make up done oh yeah have a big zit on my chin that will really impress NOT.

right have to move my butt and get ready for work have so much to do work really is an inconvienence but will be pennies closer to Sydney...havent mentiones Sarah Kate in like 2 minutes so just to finish SSHE IS BEAUTIFUL hehehehe

vanity

2007-08-11T22:37:00.000+12:00

Went out last night with work friends-Thai restaurant at last minute husband decided not to go..nothing new there. rushed home from work to shower and get ready Mum was having a meltdown on the other end of telephone so spent half an hour attending to her. Showered dressed undressed dressed undressed after 5 changes went with brown pants and top...what jacket played the on again off again game again decided on my cape(not a good move strong norwest winds and walking home I am sure I nearly was lefted off ground). Ok got dropped at pub to meet others walking across road thought oh fuck I never shaved under my arms(cap sleeves so armpit well exposed)...off to dairy bought some cheap razers into pub loos blocked door with foot not something I was happy to have a public veiwing of...and did a quick under arm pruning. Then out I went no one aware of my antics.

A great night food was nice good company and several wines but also had several orange juices(calories probably the same but not so hard on the head this morning)

Still no new photos of my grand daughter hardly good enough.

Entered a competion tonight with air new zealand to win flight to Sydney gotta be in to win. Also priced tickets 2nd Oct $159.00 one way so soon as I get the pennies together and I confirm its ok with Anthony and Elaine I am off.

Got Mum's 70th b/day celebrations in Chch next weekend so an expence I could do without now I have a plane ticket to buy. Going to be a huge weekend and I am thinking of pulling out of a duathlon that I am due to do on the Sunday...paid for it but it really means such an early start and long day after a late night on the Sat for Mum's party. Also have family visiting from all over and would like to spend time catching up with them...will see on Friday how I feel and can I be bothered with all the drama of lugging bike up there for weekend etc.

Woke sneezing and runny nose this morning and throat been dry and scratchy all day hope I am not getting anything.

Bed for me now

Renew my priorites tomorrow

Will drink at least 3 litres of water
Will go for at least 30 mins walk

Both have been slack since I got home.

Will do some house chores
(ooh yeah and I have a 3 yr old and 5 yr old to baby sit for the day won't that be fun)

Sarah Kate statistics

2007-08-09T19:07:00.000+12:00

Sarah Kate
born 5th August 2007
time 10pm (Sydney time)
weight 8lb2ozs
length 20inches
looks BEAUTIFUL

No new photos this morning but I have sent instructions.

ok my weekend away

long and rambling be warned hehehe

I drove up to Chch after work on Tues arrived in town at 9.30 meet with friends and we coffeed and chatted till 1.30am...got to my aunties and then she wanted to chat for 30mins or so.
I got out of bed about 8.30 feeling like shit I dont do sleepless nights these days.Ihad more to come over the next few nights)
Had a few chores to attend to in town went to Classic Clothing got 3 prs of good trousers and a blazer for $95 out to airport about 12

Checked in peeved off cause they wouldnt take my case of clothes for the clothes swap cause I was over the weight limit(well they would but $45 charge). I have a girlfriend works at airport so got her to store the bag for me till I got back Monday...was good to catch up with Ava chatted for 30mins or so. Got on plane and it was nearly empty so cant see why they couldn't take my extra case.

My friend Ngaire was at Palmerston Nth airport to meet me...GREAT to see her. We had a great catch up lots of talking, lots of shopping-a great catch up.

I had spoken with ChrisH on phone and planned the time of my arrival etc for Sat. BuT on Sat morning I was so nervous to go to get2gether I rung Chris to say I wouldnt be coming but smacked myself into going and said I'd be at her place mid afternoon. Ngaire and her friend were going to "Cat's" show so dropped me at Chris door before they were off. Think Chris thought I had come for a month with size of my bag etc. Intros and the fun began...I didnt think again about being nervous. HAD A BLAST OF A TIME. I was sleeping in Chris changing room didnt sleep much was thinking about the fun time we had and my journey and where I want to head to from here...next get2gether I'll be in at least size 18. Up Sunday went with girls to Ezibuy for coffee and shopping Helena and Rachel dropped me back to Chris' before they headed back home. Janene was just leaving when we got back ssad I missed catching up with her and Miss Jorja again. Chris and I sat gabbering and blobbing for the afternoon.

At about 5 I got the txt from son (Anthony) to say they were off to hospital Elaine was in labour so for rest of evening I was on tender hooks...txt friends and family to report the news. We went to bed about 10.30 so I txt Anthony he replied Baby Soon so I guess they were busy. I lay there thinking again I had the phone close to me and on vibrate so as not to disturb the house hold thoughts of getting to a place in house that I would least cause the disturbance...wonder if house has alarm best not touch door handle and go out side incase it does (it does as it happens) thought kitchen and dining room is furtherest away from bedrooms so would head there. 12.10am I woke to phone and was Anthony...really not sure what he said but eventually got gist of mesage baby born a girl shes a woppa Sarah Kate...he was over the moon I wanted to yell with delight...spoke briefly to Elaine she was excited too. Chris meet me half way down hall with first congrate hugs I was intears by then and didtn think would be much sleep now. I couldn't txt everyone back with news was to late at night but did txt my girl friend Jo as I was sure she'd still be up she works till 11, she was awake. I also txt Mum cause Anthony was ringing her next so back and forth txt conversation with her for about 10mins. My cell phone went flat so turned it off but slept the night with it in my hand cause it was sorta like holding bubby.

Happy 30th Birthday Anthony yup it was Ant b/day 5th August

Monday was full on txting and letting ppl know the news. Packed my baggs Chris and I went to Churchyard Cafe for Brunch beaut food(had been there last time we had P/N catchup so bought back fond memories) then to some serious baby pink shopping. We went to Pumpkin Patch but caouldnt see anything filly enough...so headed to Farmers got a couple of pink sleep stretch suit things and 'PINK ELEPHANT' for me to cuddle we also had a peek at the new season clothes nothing really had to be bought just now. We headed out to airport and checked in (they never charged me for extra weight so put my cary on bag in luggage) still had all my coats and jackets and a carry bag of breakables to go on plan with me, had a coffee more chatting and u know what we still never run out of things to say...not time at all it was time to board plane.

I had time to catch my thoughts and maybe wasnt a good thing casue I started blubbing. Sarah was already 12 hrs old and I hadn't seen her....started sobbing(guess lack of sleep didn't help have also since got my period so that would have contributed to the emotions too) opened my eyes and the old lady next to me moved her hands looked similar to my own grandmothers (with arthritic knuckles etc) she passed away 25 yrs ago but still miss her...so I was really crying now and felt like a right dauwk but couldnt help myself. Then got thinking about my friend Chris that passed away in March and how this must have been how excited she felt when Ang had Miss Chloe....so thought about how she won't see her grand daugther grow..more tears. Thanksfully I was able to controll myself because I was sure pple were watching me. Also sure my face was scarlet and eyes puffy.

Plane landed meet Ava again collected my bag rung car storeage collected car and started the journey home. I wanted to check out Classic Clothing again so headed there an hour wasted cause couldnt find anything more to buy. Then headed to Hornby Mall bought myself a pink balloon with 'its a girl' and a bunch of daffodils from the Harnby Florist (sorta sentimental as my only flowers I got when I had Anthony 30 yrs ago were from Hby florist) Then went to photo shop and they downloaded my pics and printed them for me got a copy for me and Mum. Headed to my friend Leslies for a coffee and toilet stop stayed about an hour. Left at 6 got fuel and off I went already tired and nt looking forward to the long haul home...had several stops for toilet just to wake me up and stop that wide open eyes have to steer all the time cant dare close my eyes. Got home just after 10. Hubby was wwaiting up so he congratulated me on baby then I gave hime the pressies I bougth him Then went round to Mums with her photo etc and had coffee got home and to bed at 11.30.

Not happy when alarm went off at 6.30.

Have had loads of phone calls and emails from family and friends about our bundle of joy and 2 cards guess what both the same absolutley beauitful cards. Shown pics to everyone some I am sure hadnt got a clue who Anthony is but thats tough they seen his baby pics away heheehe

Tues I was like a zombie at work and actually got sent home at 3...did manage a nap in the chair. Couldnt help myself on way home bought another pink suit but think I have told ya about that.

Wed night I had early night 8.30 shut door so couldnt hear any phone calls and woke at 6.30 with alarm...bursting but rested....mind u feel knackered now been such a long slow day at work.

Today was less zombie like but ready for bed now
nite all.

2.30am

2007-08-08T03:10:00.000+12:00

had a phone call from Anthony with more photos he is so chuffed with his effort a collage sorta thing with music its beautiful We talked for nearly an hour and then took a wee bit to get back to sleep so I am feeling really ragged now at 7 and gotta brush up and look awake and alert for a full days work....didnt realise just how many sleepless nights being a Granny would entail hehehe
hope this works been fiddling because I know most ppl I blog with read chris blog I'll use hers to test http://diet-coke-rocks.blogspot.com/ oh well that better than nothing will work out getting name on later. Best get ready for work
have a good day everyone.

more photos

2007-08-07T20:07:00.000+12:00

First bath

Look at that she is already crawling hehehe

First family pic.

u guys are gonna get sick of baby photos...but untill ya do here is some more.

So tired today-was dead at work so went home at 3 and to be honest I think I'd have fallen to sleep if not....did nothing when I got home and did have a wee snooze in chair of course I can have Nana naps now ya know.

Couldnt help myself last night and checked out trademe for pink and frilly so my watch list is full again hehehe. Then this afternoon after wrk I called into the local shop and they have a rack of pretty stuff I had been eyeing up FOREVER and bought a sweet wee suit pink and frills and rosebuds who could pass that up afterall and half price...but I must stop or at least slow down.

Just watching the amazing race and those snotty pricks have just been eliminated YES so dont like those two didn't last time didn't this time.

Right gonna pull out the boxes of 'stuff ' I have been collecting over the past months.

While away a book I had bought off trademe arrived "A world of Winnie-the-Pooh" A collection of stories, verse and hums about the Bear of Very Little Brain. Flicking thru pages and there is a verse that was above Anthony's crib in Neo-Natal Unit when he was born havnt been able to ever find it since and here it is exactly 30 yrs later...and Pooh Bear which is the theme for spare room.

Happiness

John had

Great Big

Waterproof

Boots on;

John had a

Great Big

Waterproof

Hat;

John had a

Great Big

Waterproof

Macintosh -

And that

(said John)

That.

Also has another Pooh fav of mine

The more it
SNOWS-tiddely-pom
The more it
GOES-tiddley-pom
The more it
GOES-tiddley-pom
On
Snowing.

And nobody
KNOWS-tiddely-pom,
How cold my
TOES-tiddley-pom
How cold my
TOES-tiddley-pom
Are Growing.

often quote this one on a cold chillly winter day.

Beaut book.

home

2007-08-06T23:15:00.000+12:00

absolutely shattered (11pm)

pic Chris took of me buying just a wee few PINK things

to cute

SHE IS HERE

2007-08-06T08:56:00.000+12:00

Sarah Kate a lady already crossing her legs

Isnt she just BEAUTIFUL dont ya wanna hug her

Anthony what a birthday present he alway said he didnt want kids till he was 30 yesterday was his 30th birthday and look at his present (that worried look on her face is she is looking at those teeth and thinking what ARE THOSE)

a GIRL A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL ISN'T SHE JUST SO BEAUTIFUL

I am so befuddled I cant think

Still no weight but look at her she is so BEAUTIFUL I just wanna get on a plane to Sydney and hold her.

size 30 pants on a size 20 body

2007-07-29T12:54:00.000+12:00

BODY MASS INDEX

2007-07-28T20:11:00.000+12:00

Starting BMI 52.9 and Weight 172k
Current BMI 36.9 and Weight 120k
Goal BMI 30.7 and Weight 100k

yes I am doin it for myself

Maybe I can believe I have lost weight afterall

2007-07-26T20:33:00.000+12:00

tried on some clothes this afternoon-just to see what I had for summer clothes etc and do I really need to buy anythng(answer to that is pretty much nope dont NEED anything beat that won't stop me buying)-anyway back to reason for post pulled out my old size 30 pants I use to wear(and they were a tight fit seams stretched to the limit) what a sight. I got the ruler out there was 6inches gap between me and the band of pants I didnt try but think I could nearly get both legs in one I had to hitch them up to walk as they were far to long. I got in car and went reound to show Mum and Dad (Mum took a photo I was going to get hubby to take one on digital camera when I got back but didnt) they were very chuffed and lots of positive talk. Came back home hubby by this time was up and his comment was 'what are we going to do with the dehumidifier' we had leant it to a friend and they had returned it thru the afternoon there was clothes all over the lounge from me trying on stuff so I started putting them away either back into the to small crate, some to bring to P/N or in the summer pile...do you think 7prs of white 3/4 pants will be enough to get me thru the summer....why have you got all those clothes out was what I was asked. Also have some that fit me NOW nothing exciting some jammies I bought couple years ago and a nightie I bought in Aussie and just stuff I have had in the crate soon I am going to have an empty crate and no to small clothes. I was so pissed at husband lack of responce to my big baggy size 30 pants I didnt get him to take a photo...will get Sharon to take one tomorrow.

Hair appointment for colour and foils...happy hour tom night but do I want to go not sure hubby's day off so will see how I feel by time I go to hair dressers but would be nice to go out all flashed up.

Bought some kilo hand weights yesterday so did 20mins this afternoon.

Went to surgeon yesterday about knee have to go to christchurch for an MRI scan talking chopping open hmmm not what I wanted to hear I can tell u. Meant to ask him if I should hold off the yoga, fit ball, aqua fit, walking, cycling etc so must phone tomorrow.

Mum got her appointment for her knee surgery...14th Aug...not a good date when we are having a 70th bth day on the 18th so I rung today and they have changed her date to 26th I think it was. Cant have the guest of honour out of action.

Hubby wants the computer so best sign off.

Sun has gone nigh nights

2007-07-22T16:50:00.000+12:00

10 2 5 Sunday afternoon and sun has just gone behind the mountains-it has been a glorious day. Blue sky sunshine and just gorgeous. Went for a 30min walk and did shit loads of washing.

Thursday went to Timaru to see the surgeon and he was very good and more than happy to do my op wants a few more kilos off for healthy body reasons so good bye 20k and I'll be back I said book me in for 12mths I'll be seeing him then. Bought a new kettle doesnt sound exciting but I am thrilled one from Briscoes like was $99 gor it for $40 also got new walking shoes from warehouse these are just around town ones keep my $300 ones for big events etc and of course the billions of bags of groceries bugger all veges will be frozen for a while me thinks.$17 for courgettes bugger that.

Friday worked all day then out with girls-I had planned a party night but went over the top and oh was I a sick puppy Saturday. Was suppose to drive to Ashburton sat for duathlon but it didnt happen I spent most of day in bed with bucket...need I say more. Swarn off booze well till next time anyway. Spend this morning doing all the chores that I should have done yesterday...got them done so guess all was not lost.

I have found the CD I have been after on Amazon has anyone bought of this site and what ya think??? Trouble is they have so many luverly lullaby CD's which to get.

No work this week (yet) but got another trip to Timaru on Wednesday about my knee so hope he can come up with an answer...I tell you after Fri night dancing it was bloody sore yesterday and about 3k into walk this arvo it was biting, have a heat pak on it now.

right best get tea started hubby will be home soon...want him to rehang the drapes in laundry before it gets dark and the light bulb blew in there last night..had frozen pipes in laundry on Friday and Saturday but doesnt appear to be any leaks thank goodness and water flowing again now.

Lamb shoulder chops marinated in honey black sauce and tomatoe paste
kumara mash, carrots, brussell sprouts and nt sure what else

calling all Wellington bloggers

2007-07-17T11:51:00.000+12:00

howdy folks do any of you live in Stokes Valley(I havent got a clue where it is) have an auction closing there pickup...pooh bear things for on baby's bedroom wall. I wondered if anyone lived there and was coming to the 'party' in P/N I could be so bold and ask then to pick up auction for me..Cheeky bitch hey!!!!

-8 and this silly fool was out walking only did 30 mins but felt good and I am proud of myself for not letting the weather win.

Have some magpies out here fighting the poor things are cold and hungrey but hate them al the same...I only put out seed for the little birds the maggies doesnt go for it.

Picked up a full day work for Friday so that is good will be more dollars for P/N...the things I sold on trademe has sorta got lots in things I have bought sat up till 1am pushing buttons my watch list is about to explode it is so full heheheh...doesnt mean I'll buy all wat I have on the list though...Chris wat is your trademe name might have somehting I just HAVE TO HAVE

Hmmm weekend self challenge didnt go thru as planned

2007-07-16T20:54:00.000+12:00

got thru Friday night good as gold no wine but had a cupple wines Sat night oh well

Birthday party went well-I piked a bit and didnt go till 3.15 so party food had been pretty manhandled so no problem there and parents were starting to pick up the little noise machines I left at 4.15 went for a 40 min walk, by time I got home it was starting to get cooler as soon as sun went down.

Shopping in Timaru on Thursday and hospital at 11 so leave at 8 hope roads wont be too icey. Then Sat off to Ashburton for the night duathlon Sunday...then Timaru again on Tuesday for my knee couldnt change either appointment to other days one was travelling from Chch the other doesnt have clinics on a Thursday hate travelling on roads this time of year and have 3 trips in 5 flippen days...oh well it will be slow ride each time, had thought of going thru to Chch on Sunday and back to Timaru tues would be bettter roads will see what Mum thinks she will be coming Sat with me.

Couple of sales on trade me so few pennies to spend in Palm Nth...mind you then when I think about it I have probably spent as much on trade me as I have sold hehehe.

I had a roast of lamb for tea it was yummo bugger the scales..mind you cooked it in water so can't see that it was so bad.

Just been talking to my grandbaby's packaging

2007-07-12T22:07:00.000+12:00

Elaine is feeling tired and has a slight cold she is over being pregnant...30 sleeps to go...so any time now!!!

Was great having a natter-I thought she finished work last week thought shed be missing company but actually she doesnt finsih till this week. I sent a parcel of baby gear over with a friend that Anthony picked up earlier in week but he hadnt told E that he had got it she came across it last night and thought she was loosing her marbles that she has more baby stuff than she thought think she was releaved to know I had just sent it. Got off the phone checking cheap tickets to Syd in October we talked about that being a good time to visit.

Hubby and I are going out for lunch tomorrow will be nice.

I am not going out after work tomorrow IAM NOT GOING TO DRINK WINE ON WEEKEND!!

I have a five year olds birthday to go to on Saturday won't that be fun-30 screaming kids hope it fine so they can play out side.

Still no night nibbles...was tempted earlier tonight but didnt give in.

De-cluttered the recipe draw this morning. Threw out 5 copies of the lollie cake recipe...not sure why ya need 5 copies and if I was ever gonna make it again which I am not likely to as we dont eat that sorrta stuff no more the recipe is on the fruit puff pack. Fudge and coconut ice recipes...pages pulled out of magazine never looked at again. recipes written in my grandma's hand ( she has been gone for over 20yrs) warranties for stuff that broke down years ago...sales dockets for a set of pots I bought in 1998 they have been long gone got a supermarket bag jammed full of more crap..gone gone gone. Then I went to the wardrobe have a suitcase full of clothes to bring up to P/N for the swap at this rate I won't have room for any clothes to wear. Might have to visit Ezibuy and Jocelyns straight of the plane...was gutted to get a notice in mail yesterday to say Jocelyns(Feilding) sale starts on Fri 13th

well bed time nite all

Not much happening

2007-07-09T21:36:00.000+12:00

Snowed again Thurs night but gone except in shaded spots
Very quiet weekend-went out for drinks after work Friday hhmmm good nite to many wines
Babysat Sat and Sunday
Was so cold on Sat the washing machine spluttered cause pipes were frozen was -12 according to the locals BRING ON SUMMER-but dont remind me I said this when I am grumbling in Feb that it is so hot.
We had planned on going to Timaru on Sat for groceries and himself was going to a train show but roads were just so icey so Friday arvo I made the dession to flagg that trip-why be on the road when you just don't have to be.
The mind is playing tricks on me lately-am having trouble lately seeing any loss of weight...feeling like a fat frump think I need a holiday...oh yeah I am gonna get one in August yeh

Been TRYING to de-clutter my house. I have to throw out at least one item each day-today was make up I bought like at least 20 yrs ago might have been 25, out it went.

Yipppee

2007-07-06T08:54:00.000+12:00

I'm booked for Palmerston North. Air NZ didnt oblidge with cheap seats infact I ended up having to go 20 dollars more than yesterday because all the $109 were gone but huh I don't care...I have been working a lot lately so have a little extra dollars.

so here I come girls.

Snowing again here so dont think we will be going to Timaru tomorrow after all darn cause I NEED groceries. Will fax a meat order thru and have to get basics here and pay BIG bucks for them...oh well that is joy of winter in wonderland.

Suppose to go to the doc this morning to get leg looked at it is okish and I only changed the dressing yesterday so will give it a miss and change to Monday...dont really want to got out in this icky weather twice-start work at 2 stay home in the warm I say.

I have decided digital scales suck-got on mine this morning and they changed weights the 3 times I got on can't loose 1.4k in one wee stop on toilet...might invest in the old fashion dial ones again now I can use them...when I was 150 dail scales only go to 120(unless u pay BIG dollars) so now under 120 could do the dial thing...will see...think maybe mine have had some pretty heavy weights on them and beggered them too.

rigth now I am off to check out the new spring EZIBUY catalouge online see wat I can buy in P/N did I tell you I am coming to P/N yipppeee

oh great just what I need

2007-07-02T19:45:00.000+12:00

an infection in the op on my leg so I'm on antibiotics and keep off it as best ya can...easy for them to say. Throbbing a bit as we speak.

got my backorder from ezybuy I have got to tell you the bestest knickers made, comfy and they suck the bits in...a bit high cut but great all the same and to top it off a size 20 wow maybe this weight loss thing is working afterall....to think I use to have to make my own balloon size knickers cause couldnt get bought ones to fit...yipppeee. I have had them on all day and still feel great. Pity they only come in black and white. Style Number: 19866 at regular price they are a bit expencive but the special price makes them $7.50 each and good price...but I am telling you if you all buy them out of size 18 when I go to get more there will be trouble.

how do I get photos to go where I want them too????

More rain this afternoon got dripping wet working to work sort of got my challenge walk in a 15min and 3 10min walks so did the 30 mins in a round about way....still haven't broken the 'no night nibbles' challenge so going good there been couple weeks now. Last night I spilt the raisins while putting hubbies lunch together and pick up to put in my mouth but nope stopped in time and put them back in the packet. another proud me moment.

Got the results from SBS marathon in todays mail and I wasnt last wow at least 10 others finished after me and that was with a crook knee....I am so chuffed with me other 10k walks I've done I have been next to last crossing the finish line.

oh did I tell you my fit ball arrived (the core secret) so far I havent even blown it up but watching the DVD that came with it it looked great...if only just watching could work off the pounds...of course I could be doing some now couldnt I. nah bed I think.

some pics

2007-07-01T22:38:00.001+12:00

snow and Anthony new house he has bought like this one much better than the ugly one so pleased he missed out on that one. And me all rugged up for a walk LOL

3.30am Great-no sleep again

2007-06-30T03:30:00.000+12:00

Sat morning didnt go out last night to wet and miserable and guess what woke at 2 with a stupid headache can't win. Thats 2 mornings in a row woke early.

Roads were lethal yesterday sheet ice everywhere safer by far to walk but even then so slippery I ended up taking my shoes off walking barefooted after a few mins feet were numb so didnt feet a thing...till they started to thaw that is-felt like a fool but would have looked bigger fool lieing on my arse in middle of street. It had frozen then rain started about 3....might add 24 hrs later and still heavy rain so will be good for the lakes and power stations.

Son rung breifly yesterday and he has missed the ugly house thank god chasing another but I have no details on that will ring him Sunday afternoon 5 weeks Sunday till baby due I dont know why I am getting nervouse I wont get to hold it for months yet.

Got home from work yesterday and hubby had been busy cleaning-it was his day off and he couldnt do what he wanted cause of the rain-he had scrubbed kitchen floor on his hands and knee and each tile induvidually(not sure how else you would clean a floor but anyway) then cleaned top of oven and benches and washed walls and cupboard doors I had to put my sunny's on to look it sparkled so...I said what is this gonna cost-well as it happens he said "have a seat I want to ask u something-do you think we can afford a wide screen 42"telly...my answer was a very firm NO-OH but if we got it at Noel Leemings it could be deffeered payments till 2009(think it was I had stopped listening by then) it was still a firm NO. He has this little buzz every now and then the answer is always NO but he is a trier he could have paid cash for it with motorbike money and I'd have said yes but no that was spent on train stuff.

Picked up another 2 weeks work end Aug begin Sept so that will be good help pay for my trip to Sydney in Oct to see the baby.

I set myself another challenge for this week but didnt start so good.Challenge is-Will walk at least 30 mins aday but with roads so lethal yesterday didnt do 30 mins had big plans for the treadmill BUT nothing happened there-so later in the morning when it gets lighter(had started to write when sun gets up but dont think sun will be out today) I will walk in morning and again in afternoon...need to go post some parcels that should have done yesterday so that will be 30mins round trip....one of parcels is return of Turbo Jam DVD only used it once so waste of money return it and spend the 120 on something else oh now what I wonder maybe clothes hehehehe. Of course I am keeping the free gift which actually is a DVD of second work out so really still have the basic workout if and when I get the buzz again it was good and fun I just didnt do it with knee and all. Fit ball still hasn't arrived should be here early next week-I hope.

Not looking good for me getting cheap seats on grab-a-seat to Palmerston Nth will be making booking on Wed regardless Payday.

Right wonder if I can find any more sleep in that bed-the panodol seem to have kicked the headache.

Toottles

ok tonight is tough

2007-06-27T20:47:00.000+12:00

night nibbles are haunting me...i am feeling tired and finding it hard to stop thinking that I want food. Have been guzzling water and cleaned my teeth to stop me WANTING food...guessing it is the salty corned beef..not to self stay away from corned silverside.

Took some clothes to a friend to get altered today...altering entails making smaller gotta be a good thing. These tops were looking sloppy and I liked them so much and not ready to off load them on trade me so taking them in.

Got results of my wee op last week and nothing sinister so that is good news, get stitches out Friday...must be mending cause its pulling and snagging on clothes.

Made an appointment for colour and foils for 1st Aug.

Final of Prison Break on soon or else I'd go to bed to fight the nibbles...might go pick up knitting needles and finish my scarf. Good help me husband has just come in can I get him some tinned fruit..I told him no he can get them himself.

2007-06-26T22:31:00.000+12:00

HOLY CRAP its cold out there didnt linger long getting home I can tell you.
Went to School play it was side splitting hillerious tears streaming down face and face and belly so sore from laughing. Well done guys!!! The creche did dinner and then the play so a really great night...I didnt know I was going until 5.30 so a big rush but as I had turned off the crockpot this morning instead of turning it down needless to say no cornbeef for tea so ready for tomorrow night. Threw some meat in oven for hubby and some veges in pot changed my clothes and out the door.
Stayed same on scales tonight at weight management so that is good not sure what my home scales are doing they say a gain of 3 plus k
Took knee to doc this morning she says I've done my cartlidge(sp) so ain't that just grand...will slow my walking down, she suggested biking I said it bloody near killed me biking when did the 63k ride last month she said I was bloody mad biking that far, I agreed with her. A couple k here and there walking shouldnt hurt it too much..she is refering me to a specialist all the same.

Still no night nibbles but off to bed now so temptation doesnt over come me.

nite nite

Day 5 nearing its end

2007-06-24T20:47:00.000+12:00

OF NO NIGHT NIBBLES

Have had a great day cleaning house kitchen and lounge now clean.

Washing all got nice and dry this time of year is AWESOME still a bit of snow about bbut after the lovely day a great thaw.

Son rung to say he is keen to buy a terrace house ick hope he misses out on it but knowing Anthony he'll hound it till it is his. He also talked me thru downloading music for ipod so since 6 have been down loading songs to computer.

Lamb casserole is prepared for tomorrow tea. Had scrummy satay beef last night with brown rice and steamed broccolli, courgettes, carrots, green beans and corn.

Work all week this week.

Went out Friday night drinks happy hour Saturday I pledged to drink orange for a while the old body can;t take to much more of this. Hubby came too which was nice and he chatted with lots of folks and seemed to enjoy himself hope he comes again soon. We went onto Pizza place for tea but to be honest I have no knowledge of what pizza was like. Got home about 11 and it was let me say a rough night and slow Saturday. Did manage a walk about 3.30 sat arvo and felt a lot better for the fresh air. Felt so good in my new flash clothes above buggered if I can ever get pics to go to the part of page I want them to go..also nice grey trous from Farmers I felt great.

Its snowing

2007-06-21T12:32:00.000+12:00

V pretty when its falling so long as it doesnt linger for weeks like last year. Went for 40 min walk this morning and few flakes started faling about half way round by time I got home from of my lavender polarfleece top was white...isnt polarfleece just the best stuff warm light and waterproof to a point I love it pity it wasn't alittle more flatering. Knee held out till about last 10mins of walk and started biting so hopefully with resting other leg its helping knee too.

Well I did it had tea last night and didnt eat after yeah yippee I went in kitchen about 10 made a coffee (but that isnt food) and picked up an orange and nah can't(no not can't don't want) have that I not eating after tea put it back...made hubby's lunch made coffee and closed the door to kitchen. 1 day down. Now I am assuming no night snacking doesn't give free reins to scoffing face all day does it. I will have an orange for my mid afternoon snack.

Was payday yesterday broke again today boohoo after paying bills none left for Felicity-well that isnt actually intirely true did flick a hundred to the credit card, but that was after using $250 of 'my' money to pay the flippen rates gggrrrr should be mine to spend on me.

be back later

l8ta

well snow has stopped for now actually stopped about 7.30 had about 5 maybe 6 inches...sure hope it doesnt freeze over night else it will be deadly.

I have showered and cleaned my teeth so ready for a second night of no after tea nibbles.

Had couple of nice phone calls today-my girlfriend in Palmerston Nth(going up couple days earlier than party and gonna catch up with her) She was sounding so good-her hubby died year ago in April. Then Anthony(my son) rung he sounds so excitied about house sale and baby etc then another friend in Chch rung me tonight so a popular chickee babe today.

Got a busy day tomorrow.

11.30 have a swear now won't that be fun

2-5 work got a call about 6 tonight asking me to work pain in butt really as I had afternoon tea with friends to go to at 3 but when work calls I have to take it I got a trip to Palmerston Nth to pay for hehehe
5 is happy hour at local and we are meeting for drinks with friend its her b/day tomorrow hubby is coming(well unless he wiggles out of it like usual) then depending on how things go depends on what I do next...have dancing lessons at 7.30 but if others go for a meal I might flag dancing.

Telly is playing up tonight Sky channal won't change so only can watch tv1 or tv2 so might have to have an early night.

small changes

2007-06-20T20:03:00.000+12:00

TONIGHT I AM NOT GOING TO EAT AGAIN.
I am not nibbling tonight.

I made an investment in my health and fitness today I bought a fitness ball off the telly $29.95
http://www.coresecrets.co.nz/CoreSecrets_NZ/

I had a wee op on my leg yesterday had a lump removed so today decided no walking today but back into it tomorrow.

Thick fog the last few days grey freezing cold and miserible but its winter what can we expect.

Rung a couple of dear friends today and was great catching up and nattering few laughs

Had a txt from my son in Sydney..my grand baby to be in August's father..they listed there house to sell 8 days ago and its sold today so that is great news and he is pleased as punch they got there asking price.

Palmerston North trip plans are coming together.

ok need to go fill my water bottle and make hubby his lunch for tomorrow then settle down to prison break
Cheerio all

I'm coming to Palmerston North

2007-06-19T07:29:00.000+12:00

all going well I am coming up for Chris's party so excited...nothing has been finalised yet but bed is booked and flights checked and as soon as paid July I'll book seats. To hell with groceries hehehe we can live on baked beans for a month..why would I have 28 cans in pantry heehehe
right off to work while I'm standing there bored senceless I'll think of the pay going to my trip.

When I said to hubby I was going to P/N his reply was 'WHAT' but u r going to Australia too I never go anywhere..I said he could have come is he hadn't spent his money on train stuff...he then siad I guess u can spent your money how u want...wasnt that good of him. I was anyway.

on a lighter note-but must keep in mind

2007-06-18T09:44:00.000+12:00

had hoped all the little pictures and setting would have copied too but haven't and no time to adjust-this was sent to me this morning and bought a smile to my tired and wrinkly face It is worth sharing and gets that other depressing dribble off the front of my blog.

CURTAIN RODS---- PRICELESS She spent the first day packing her belongings into boxes, crates and suitcases. On the second day, she had the movers come and collect her things. On the third day, she sat down for the last time at their beautiful dining room table by candle-light, put on some soft background music, and feasted on a pound of shrimp, a jar of caviar, and a bottle of spring-water. When she had finished, she went into each and every room and deposited a few half-eaten shrimp shells dipped in caviar into the hollow of the curtain rods. She then cleaned up the kitchen and left. When the husband returned with his new girlfriend, all was bliss for the first few days. Then slowly, the house began to smell. They tried everything; cleaning, mopping and airing the place out. Vents were checked for dead rodents and carpets were steam cleaned. Air fresheners were hung everywhere. Exterminators were brought in to setoff gas canisters, during which they had to move out for a few days and inthe end they even paid to replace the expensive wool carpeting. Nothing worked. People stopped coming over to visit. Repairmen refused to work in the house.The maid quit. Finally, they could not take the stench any longer and decided to move. A month later, even though they had cut their price in half, they couldnot find a buyer for their stinky house. Word got out and eventually even the local realtors refused to returntheir calls. Finally, they had to borrow a huge sum of money from the bank to purchase a new place. The ex-wife called the man and asked how things were going. He told her the saga of the rotting house. She listened politely and saidthat she missed her old home terribly and would be willing to reduce her divorce settlement in exchange for getting the house back.. Knowing his ex-wife had no idea how bad the smell was, he agreed on a price that was about 1/10th of what the house had been worth, but only ifshe were to sign the papers that very day. She agreed and within the hour his lawyers delivered the paperwork. A week later the man and his girlfriend stood smiling as they watched themoving company pack everything to take to their new home........ And to spite the ex-wife, they even took the curtain rods!!!!! I LOVE A HAPPY ENDING, DON'T YOU?!
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absent without leave

2007-06-16T09:22:00.000+12:00

I havent posted in forever thanks to those who have contacted me.

Don't bother reading rest it is all just so piterful.

I am alive but doing so good oh the weight hasn't suffered yet but if I dont pull my self together soon that may suffer(last night pizza and ice cream will help there). I just can't be bothered with anything I get up and go to work if I have to but if I am not working I blob about and do bugger all. I can't decide what to do about my life and married because I dont know what I want do I want to be bothered with this marriage. It has been a constant up hill battle all of the 12 yrs but of late I just cant be bothered...he doesnt hit me he doesnt drink he doesnt screw around on me he doesnt screw around with me for that matter but that is like to much information he comes home from work each night and doesnt do much of anything we dont talk about anything oh I hear about his day at work that is a bit like the add on telly with the baby has been titchy all day and dad walks in talks about his day and baby is a sleep instantly have no idea what they are advertising he shows ABSOLUTELY NO interest in wat I do. None of these things have happened over night its just that as my weight has come off I have changed, I am no longer that blob that nobody cared about least of all me I now go out and see that I can have a good time(albeit sometimes with to many wines) I expect to be treated nicely and taken notice of. I am bored I actually feel the same way as I did b4 I was married nobody gives a toss about how I feel...I get more interest shown to me about my well being from the cyber world than I do from my husband how sad is that I love u guys but for f***sake I am married. I know marriage isnt flowers and horse drawn carriage rides off into the sunset but I sure as hell didn't sign up for this either. Moan groan...I have just taken some evening primrose tabs maybe I need a tonic hehehe perhaps with some gin in it. I ask hubby to come out with me but he comes up with some excuse he can't go...I have said that I think he doesn't want to be seen out with me. I go to my events and he has time off he travells to other end of country. He went to chch thrus back frid I wasnt asked if I wanted to go I wouldnt have minded a trip to town. We are always strapped for money I spend to much of it travelling to my events he sold a motor bike and got 3 grand spent most of it on stuff for his train...I thought we might have paid some bills with it. (I spent $40 on clothes from trademe and feel guilty stuff it why should I far as I can tell clothes ya need, maybe not as many as I have but that is beside the point, train stuff ya dont and guess what he hasnt even got track to runn the f***ken thing on one engine alone cost 600 bucks) I don't put much into looking after the house and it shows because I honestly don't care anymore how the house looks. But do I want to live alone again do I want to loose my house can I be bothered moving(I have thought often it would be great to be closer to Chch to these events) but I know that selling and divorse are 2 of the most stressfull things and can lead to weight gain I am NOT gaining back I am wanting to continue on the path to slimness. I have to learn to suck it in and go with the flow....and really would it be any different

Ok if u have read to this far I am so v sorry to have put all this crap in here and hope to write something more positive in a day or so to rid this from top of page but this is just how I feel and really has been why I havent written anything b4.

time is flying by Wellington here I come.

2007-04-26T19:02:00.000+12:00

plans they are gelling.

We fly out of Chch at 2.30 Thursday afternoon. (hell that is less than a week away)

Staying at Kingsgate Oriental Bay

Only things planned for sure, catchup with J on Friday at 11.30 for coffee...hope can catch up with S too. Pick up bike from Avanti on Sat and register for duathlon and Sunday the event.
Fly back Chch Monday

Scales didn't like me this week gained but then after breaking down my week hhhmmm 3 nights out on the wine probably helped contribute to the gain.

Went for an awesome walk on Saturday
Hooker Valley 13K return
http://www.fv01.dial.pipex.com/world.htm?234.shtml

swing bridge was a HUGE conquering moment for me weight loss doesn't just mean smaller jeans it means having confidence in myself to try and acheive all sorts of stuff.

biggest loser is on I am off to watch it. Go Eric

WHAT HAVE U DONE TODAY TO MAKE U FEEL PROUD

On the mend

2007-04-16T17:58:00.000+12:00

after having a lazy weekend doing pretty much naught, I am feeling much better..still a bit nasally but all in all on the improve.

Planning on a game of golf tomorrow and a walk in Hooker Valley(Mt Cook) on Friday oops just realised I have said I can work Friday(more wellington spending dollars) need to change walk Also want to fit a good bike ride in this week maybe Sunday.

Chicken snitzel for me for tea tonight. Not sure what for veges not much choice.

Wore a pair of trous today that I tried couple weeks ago and couldn't do up felt good and got two compliments so all good. May add them to my case for Wellington trip...woke this morning all excited about Wellington, when I got up there was a missed call on phone re the bike hire

Watched Dr Phil today blubbed thru most of it. A 500plus pound lady wanting help, another who had been 7 mths ago she had been over 700lb and now under 500 she was so positive and her family support was great. Alos one lady who had lost over 300lb and the skin issue and how AWESOME she looked after the body lift 13lbs of excess skin remover 13inches just off her stomach...she looked so GREAT AFTER.

Packed up baby stuff into crates oops maybe I have gone over board a bit 4 boxes of STUFF...granded some wont be needed till child is 2 or 3 an some only if its a boy and of course there is the to stay at Grandmas house stuff and the to go home with baby stuff. It all very complicated.

2am and can't sleep

2007-04-14T01:44:00.000+12:00

not good as I am all stuffed up with cold and rest and sleep are the order of the day. Have been feeling like crap all week but have had to work so couldnt give into it but by 4 this afternoon it had really taken hold went to doc got the meds and hopefully it will be all fixed by Monday...Wednesday at latest as back at work then. Drinking lemon and honey and got plenty of kiwifruit drink so loading in vit c to fight off the bugs.

Was to be in Chch this weekend..duathlon and 2 b/day celebrations but as it happened the duathlon has been postponed till 14th May yippee (sure don't feel up to an event) so wilth that postponed I cancelled my trip I so didn't feeling like driving up to Chch and wouldnt have been able to visit anyone so a weeknd in bed is my plan. Also hope to load trade me stuff...more Wellington spending money.

for crying out loud just had a call on my cellphone 2am and oh sorry got the wrong number dah she is just lucky I was already up else she would have got more than a yes u have bye...some folks just dont think about time.

Just entered the Greggs win trip to Sydney comp...after all a prize to Sydney to see my new grand baby due in less than 4 mths now would be FANTASTIC would it not. Got scan pics and can see little feet and hands and make out face so cute.

Planning on going back to gym this week...but will wait now till end of week with the cold thing...need a shake up and winter is gym time.

2 this afternoon it was trying so hard to snow...wind was bitter so I was so pleased to see hubby in carpark after work I had decided to walk in morning but by then I was not feeling to chipper he voted for takeawys for tea...he had fish n chips I got a takeaway roast guessing it was slightly better choice....really need to find better options for those times when quick is gotta happen what do u guys do?

Well mite try for sleep again although feel wide awake...tootles

If ya pants fall off while dancing

2007-04-09T01:52:00.000+12:00

does that mean they r too big...I am just home and too hyped to sleep have had such a buzz of a night havent danced like that in like years my hair is wet with sweat, my feet ache, \i am so wound up...but I nearly lost me trous does that mean they r too big, I did think I looked prety good in my flash new pinstripe pants untill they was slipping down while I was dancing and 3/4 of way home they was scuffing on the ground they was slipping down so much but I HAD A BLAST OF A NITE...havent had such a time in well over 10 yrs have had some good nites but not dancing and kicking up my heels like that. Of course had a few wines but as many soda waters or lemonade.

Easter Sunday

2007-04-08T09:07:00.000+12:00

HAPPY EASTER blog world

I am feeling pretty good about myself and how I am going in this here journey EXCEPT I want to lose flippen weight I have been pissing around at same weight in like forever...I bought some clothes end of last winter to fit this year and still my arms are to fat ggggrrrr.
I want the weight off.
I am sick of people saying oh you're doing great your weight is just falling off you...when in reality I am same weight give or take a kilo or 2 as I was this time 6mths ago.
Ok yeah the body is looking differnet I can see that BUT I want the fat gone.

I am trying to plan this trip to Wellington for the Duathlon and can't get anything to blend. Hope to have a catchup with some of the Wellington gals, I'll be in town (hopefully) May 4th-7th duathlon is on Sunday 6th. Won't have wheels though so maybe need to do something central if we can organise it. Any suggestions.

Been babysitting over the weekend great to hear chitter chatter of little voices in the house, but I was shattered last night fell asleep watching tv. Work all week next week so good for funds for Wellington.

We are off to Chch again next weekend, last Chch duathlon of the season. Plans and arrangments are mounting up again. We r hoping to have a game of ten pin bowling on the Sunday after duathlon so that will be fun. I have a beach walk with a friend on Sat, hope to arrive in town intime for Aquasize sat morning (this means leaving home at 5am and travelling 4hrs, does this come in the going loopy catagory). Want to make time to catchup with Kerry and Graham at burwood hospital (he is the friends hubby that had tractor accident few months ago)

Well the sun is going thru (was foggy earlier) and lookng to be a fine day so best get this washing on line.

Hope the weekend is being a restful one for you all or at least doing things u enjoy and not all work. Keep clear of the chocolate gals.

5.4 kilo gain

2007-04-04T20:53:00.000+12:00

HOLY SHIT
mind u the crap food I have eaten for last few weeks so guess I had to pay the piper.
Work for next 10days so that will be good for the pay packet...money for my wellington trip. That is turning a bit to custard...2 of the 4 girl road trip have had to pull out so a small change of plans.

I have such a stiff neck and headache it really is making me so crook...I took it to the doc today have to have it xrayed will add it to the list of things to do on the 1st May trip to Timaru.

Bought some nice new clothes while in Chch last week a pair of pants out of my comfortzone...not high waisted and guess what they are comfy and I felt good in them...grey with teal pinstripe very flash. Of course that meant I needed couple of tops to go with them. I decided today when I was lookng for something to wear to the doctors I have to many clothes but nothing to wear. Either pants but no tops or hundreds of tops and no trous...nothing for casual wear that is tidy no shoes to match oh the delemia it was so much easier to just dress frumpy and not be bothered...and now we have winter coming so the couple of nice outfits I have been wearing will be too cold. I bought could nice jackets end of last winter intending them to fit this winter but I have been playing around so much that u guessed it they still are too tight in the arms.

This morning I was reading my first post on this blog wow I have come a long way since those sad days.

Ok Prison Break is on now time to focus on the telly.

Happy to report

2007-03-21T17:19:00.000+12:00

1.2k loss this week and considering the time I have had that is bloody AWESOME

Been out with friends this afternoon for coffee and cake Mum has a friend visitn from Ireland an it is her 69th b/day 2day Mum mustered up some of her friends to celebrate we had a good catch up one friend I said have seen u all year...she only lives 2k away but has just started a homestay bizz and is very busy.

Then we are off out tonight as family for dinner will be nice...new menu there so haven't had chance to check out what I'll have best be good to keep the 1.2 loss did I happen to mention that I lost 1.2k.

Off again tomorrow(was going to be Friday but decided to travell tomorrow give us Friday at Chch to do what we need to do) Fri night have a nite on the town with gals, hubby will stay at hotel or maybe visit with his friend in Bishopdale. Sat morning Aqua Fit is booked depending on lateness of Fri nite will depend on energy exerted at Aqua...then on the road again to Westport. Will be there mid late arvo...head straight to beach show hubby where he is to pick me up Sunday. Sunday 'well' as I had planned on doing the City to Surf in Chch Sunday but it couldnt be fitted in the schedule I flagged it and have decided to do my own I'll walk from my Aunties were we are staying to the best beach In NZ Carters Beach Westport which just happens to be 11.5k (City2surf is 12k) so wll still clock same miles just on different side of island and will be differnet surf...actually c2s hasn't finsihed at surf in a long time had to move it cause got to big but feel bit ripped off when it is really city to QE2 park hehehe. Holiday is till Wed then travel back as far as Amberley stay night there and thru middle of island home don't NEED 2 go to Chch so will cut it out and couple hrs driving as well home Thurday afternoon then work Friday THEN saturday back to Chch...now I can here u say but y come home at all...its like this we hadn't planned coming home but as I havent been available to work twice b4 when asked I felt I NEEDED to say yes to keep them sweet...and 31st would have been Chris 48th b/day and her and Jim's 30th wed anni and Ang asked me to come up I said of course then was asked to work so sorta between a rock and hard place....then this morning was asked to work monday 2nd April as well of course I was travelling back from CHH that day so had to say no then I rung back and said if I could start at 10 hubby could drive me snooze in car and leave chch at 6 he said that would be great he'd get back to me...of course the minute I offered I regretted saying it...but as it happens he came back with a counter off so to speak I am starting at 1pm so no made dash home and all is kept nice and they know I tried and changed my planns which hopefully will keep me in good there. So its busy time again. huh I am looking forward to a break from all this travelling but not gonna be anytime soon

Right off to get dressed ready for dinner-gonna walk car is at doctors and I am not getting in hubbies work truck in my good clothes then maybe I can have a wine with meal too or two or three maybe no more than three is travelling tom hang over and travel not a good mixture.

Cya all when I get back Monday 2nd April or there abouts.

Back from the toughest week of my life

2007-03-20T11:56:00.000+12:00

TOUGH that is the understatement. But it was tougher for others. We got to town at 4 and went straight to Jim and Chris's Jim was mucking around in the shed and just looked so wasted..he is bashing himself up cause he wasn't at hospital but he wasn't to know. Poor Ang was trying so hard to keep it all together...she didn't want to get upset and her milk stop or baby Chloe get stressed...this wasn't working cause Chloe was very titchy all Sunday and screamed most of night so they took her to doc on Monday (it was very hot and she was just so unformfortable) doc sent her for blood test but all was well with those.
Jim had a terrible time..we left house at about 8 (meet with friends for dinner and laughed and tears and just wat I neeeded) but not long after we left a knock at door from police...Chris in her confused state had said she thought she didn't fall she was pushed...she had been very confused for about 2 weeks guess it was meds and stuff but she had things crawling on her or pple were coming to take her away and trying to poison her that sort of stuff..not always but often. Anyway because of what she had said and then her dieing they had to investigate....2.5hrs of horror ontop of everyting else not what they needed. Jim's brother arrived from oz early hrs of Monday morning and his sister and brotherinlaw later Monday.
Monday the celebrant came and talked thru the service Ang and Jim asked me to join them I was honoured then I went and did some 'stuff '
Tuesday I went and visited with friends I was invited to join Jim and his family for BBQ tea but declined felt it was there time together, Micheal arrived Mon morning his 27th birthday.
Wednesday I visited with more friends and then walking gals and I walked the bridal path my memorial for Chris We then went to dinner more laughs and tears.
Thursday was the funeral 1.30...I was amazed at just how many ppl arrived late I am talking nearer 2pm and one left her cellphone on and it rung just RUDE. We arrived to Elvis music just like she wanted, the Celebrant was great and what he said sounded sincere. Micheal did a fantasitc job what he said about his Mum pulled the emotional strings he stumbled just at the end and then Ang read a verse she did well Chris' nephew read an email from his Mum and Dad(Chris's brother unfortunately they were holidaying in oz) then he said words of his own...he said some lovely things and more tears and smiles. The others were asked to speak I had written some words but was too choked up to say them. Then the family and others were offered to place flowers on the coffin and say farewell. Savage Garden Truely Madly Deeply playing well thats it I lost it and when the chorus came I had to make a run for it

I want to stand with you on a mountain.
I want to bathe with you in the sea.
I want to lay like this forever.
Until the sky falls down on me...

I was sick behind a tree and heaving my heart out crying...contained myself and went back inside by then the song was finished and flowers done so I missed my chance.
Went back to house after and enjoyed listening to stories etc about Chris most of course I knew or were part of it was lovely...we stayed till about 5.30.
I went for a walk on beach after then bought breadrolls and ham at countdown took it to my brothers for tea and had coffee with him then back to aunties about 9.30 EXHAUSTED.
Drove home Friday got home about 6.

Been a quiet week since just walking and blobbing off to golf now.

Savage Garden
Truely Madly Deeply

I'll be your dream
I'll be your wish
I'll be your fantasy.
I'll be your hope
I'll be your love
Be everything that you need.
I love you more with every breath
Truly madly deeply do..
I will be strong
I will be faithful 'Cos I'm counting on a new beginning.
A reason for living.
A deeper meaning.

Chorus
I want to stand with you on a mountain.
I want to bathe with you in the sea.
I want to lay like this forever.
Until the sky falls down on me...

And when the stars are shining brightly In the velvet sky, I'll make a wish
Send it to heaven
Then make you want to cry..
The tears of joy
For all the pleasure and the certainty.
That we're surrounded By the comfort and protection of.. The highest power.
In lonely hours.
The tears devour you..

I want to stand with you on a mountain,
I want to bathe with you in the sea.
I want to lay like this forever,
Until the sky falls down on me... Bridge

Oh can't you see it baby?
You don't have to close your eyes 'Cos it's standing right before you.
All that you need will surely come...

I'll be your dream
I'll be your wish
I'll be your fantasy.
I'll be your hope
I'll be your love
Be everything that you need.
I'll love you more with every breath Truly madly deeply do...

Chorus

OH MY GOD

2007-03-10T22:46:00.000+13:00

I got the phone call tonight that I just didn't want to get and it has shattered my life.
Chris passed away I can't beleive she has gone. What will I do without her. 12 mths today since her Mum passed away thank goodness Angela had little miss Chloe on 20th Feb and Chris got to meet her first grand child and Chloe has those photos to see the joy in her face at meeting that little bundle.

Chris and Jim moved in to house next to me when Angela and Anthony (my son) were about 2 Chris was preg with son Micheal...Ang and Ant played together and fougt together from daylight till dark EVERY DAY Chris and I spent hours talking...many a night Jim would come home from work at 4am and we would still be talking. We partied hard...u can PARTY PARTY PARTY now girl and no more hangovers.
Chris taught me to drive.
Chris picked me up when I fell down.
She was just always there.
We both moved out of that area after about 10yrs but she has still been a HUGE part of my life.

But for 12 or more yrs(as it turned out it was more like 17yrs) she has fought for life...she couldn't come to our wedding 12yrs ago Nov because she was to ill and we didn't think she'd see that Christmas but she did and she seen several more too she was a tough nut. She had so much health problems steeming from the original and some meds caused more illness but each time she battled on...but this last time she just couldnt fight any longer...Jim had been at hospital all day (Oh she would hate that she died in hospital she so hated that place) he went home about 4.30 she woke about 7 wanted a drink was uncomfortable so they rolled her over gave her another pillow or took one away something like that came back a few minutes later and she was gone...as quick as that...no more struggling for breath no more pain no more anything but oh wat am I gonna do with out my Chris my brick to jack me up with my shoulder to cry on my ear to scream at or just to listen...my friend

Going to Christchurch tomorrow...want to go now but no state to drive, not sure I will be tomorrow but can stop lots.

goodbye my friend rest in peace

Saturday-how original

2007-03-09T21:54:00.000+13:00

had a good day...managed a 33k bike ride yah me.
Ate well..if u don't count the digestive biscuits I crunched my way thru this evening. my butt is going to fit those size 20 summer pants I bought end last season sales before winter I am determind of that....great feeling in controll again why do I fall off track when being on feels this good.
Wellington plans are coming together nicely must do something about ferry bookings.
Been checking out houses this week going thru the 'I am so sick of this travelling back and forth' thing again so talking moving closer to Christchurch wish i could take my house...looked at an AWESOME has everything on our list house online but it is so out of our price range it's not funny gonna buy a lotto ticket for tomorrow if I can muster up the $6 that is...worth a crack.

Just been talking to Jim (friends hubby) they operated this afternoon...spinal so recovery will be easier HOPEFULLY but he was pleased with all so far..and they have fianlly got respite care etc organised which just wasn't happening b4 so some good may have come out of it.

Just having a hot lemon drink then its bed for me.

SHIT DAMN AND BUGGER

2007-03-07T22:01:00.000+13:00

those of u who pray please add my mate Chris to your list...I have spoken of Chris before she has had bad health for 12plus years and getting worse daily and now this...she ahd a fall last night and has broken here bloody hip. I was talking to her hubby tonight and not good if they don't operate she'll get an infection and die if they operate she will probably die in theatre...but they have to give her a fighting chance.
Chris you are in my thoughts constantly.

My weight loss is causing no end of havoc

2007-03-06T10:12:00.000+13:00

about 12mths into my journey I read in the business section of paper that shares and sales in Cocoa Cola had slumped to all time low and now this its terrible...Tiptop are closing in Christchurch and why because in last 7 yrs(just happens to be exactly 7 years almost to the day since I started my journey) plant has made losses of 21million dollars...wow didn't think I ate that much icecream and why haven't I got a healthier bank balance for not now eating it...fresh fruit and fish sales must have sky rocketed in that time.

I have had a great weekend considering how it could have been.

We got to Chch on Thursday night I dropped Mum off at aunties and meet with the gals for 'supper' ( i made myself some salald and smoke chicken b4 leaving aunties so didn't eat just had much needed cold drink) left there jst b4 12..made arrangements for weekend and had some laughs.

Friday I when for a 30 min walk b4 starting the day cause knew it wouldn happen later...then we left for hospital braced ourselves for the sight of very tiny prem bub but she looked fantastic...Mum and Dad and big brother where there so we could go to the unit and right up to her crib...I was sure we would have only been able to see her thru the window at the most(memories of when my son was in unit like 30yrs ago...things have changed) and no gowns just wash hands. She is breathing on her own and since been moved to another end of unit and therefore closer to ward room...she is doing AWESOME. (sunday Mum went home so guessing she is fretting and at hosptital as much as possible). We spent an hr or so there by time we found carparks and rooms etc...we went back from unit to Mum's room and gave her all the bubby parcels by tiem I got to give them yes I agree there was a bit of stuff...but had to get some prem stuff and can't have a new great neice with out a pink teddy its just wrong. I won't tell anyone I still have a large bag of stuff herebut its bigger things and would look huge for Miss Chloe number 2 just now. After hospital I had arranged to meet my brother visiting from Perth still hadn't told Mum who we were meeting...so drove to arranged place...it was such a sight...Mum looking out car window I was trying to find a park, she said "gee that fella looks like David....IT IS DAVID" my ear is still ringing. So we picked him up took him back to Aunties and had lunch and chaatted. About 3 I took him back to place he is staying arranged to all meet for tea and I went onto see my friend (the one not at all well) and her granddaughter Chloe # 1 I got lots of holds and she is just so beautiful and the look of pride on Chris' face when she was awake and with it(cause she is fading and in the hr I was there drifted in and out of consiousness and one part the look on her face to her daughter as if she didn't know who it was SAD is not a strong enough word) So that was a neat visit if I didn't think of how bad Chris looked and she was determind to make it to hold her first grandchild and she did so all is good...one of the talks we had was that she is gonna hold on now till the wedding so would be great if she can but a huge thing me thinks...mind u this lady was suppose to be dead 10 yrs ago and many times in that 10 yrs she was very bloody close so she is a tough old bird and nothing would surprise me, but I miss the Chris I know and love...but have to get off that subject now cause I am getting teary.
After I left Chris I shot into Eastgate Mall and the warehouse put some baby toys on layby...went to $2 shop sale all stock half price so got Eli (big brother of Chloe number 2) a toy to play with at tea he and his Dad were joining us and he'd been a bit miffed in the morning with only getting 2 small parcels and baby got lots...and as I had been in my travels and collected some booties I had ordered for all 3 of the babies b4 going to Chris' I thought I'd get him a wee something else too. I also got some cute moulds for at beach train, boat, plane and thinking car but can't reember 4th one for making jelly in for hubbies b/day (train one anyways) and can use others for parties or kids visits...cute for $1. On way back to Aunties I took a wrong corner and got completely out of the way I was travelling and a 10 min trip took me 45 so it was screamed in door splashed water on some bits of body and out again with Mum for tea. Met both brothers, nephew inlaw (if they were married) and Eli big bro of Chloe number 2, and the girls and hubbies came too so it was a great table of fun and laughter...we stayed till nearly 10. Then parted company the girls and I arranged to meet next day for our Sat plans and off home for a much needed sleep...see why I knew I wouldn't get a walk in later in day.
Sat woke to screaming noise so dashed out of bed...Mum was sleep in bed aross room and Aunty was a sleep in her room wat was the noise...went to kitchen chairs on floor????? into loo cause by this time I was needing too and here was Aunties cat and a stray in the toilet...so I quickly shut doors to other part of house by this time Mum was up so screamed at her to stay out of course she opened door what is going on so she got YELLED at. Managed to get cats out checked for puddles and then explained what was going on...it came about later in day it was new neighbours over fence they had moved in earlier in week and first night they had left cat out...still not found on Monday. So needless to say I was awake by now...so decided I would go toAquasize afterall...had said I would have to give it a miss time wasn't gonna allow...so had brekkie and off for another full on day. Aqua was great and really felt I had done some good. Spa after was lubbly and really could have stayed in there longer...but was meeting Rach at 11 it was 5 past when I got out of spa so showered and dressed and she was waiting out side(I had txt change of plan) we then walked to Convention Centre but Jo was running late so decided to have a coffee I was goin to have a very nice looking apple and bran muffin but someone bet me too it darn them...so just had coffee everything else looked to sweet and not wat I wanted...then Jo arrived and we went to the Expo...NOT AT ALL MY CUPP OF TEA but the girls wanted to go and I couldn't get out of it as hard as I tried...Erotica need I say any more...except I have never seen so many naked beings in my life and hope to never see them again...some are in my memory for life and evertime I close my eyes I see them horror. Anyway think we stayed an hour or so I tried not to think about it at all reaally...then we went to Rachels changed into our walking clothes..by this time it was after 1 we needed feeding again so went to a yumy cafe in Ferrymead had a chicken and verge tortilla stack YUMMO and coffee and loads of water nattered for ages...Rachel wasn;'t keen to do walk so wasn't really incouraging moving. About 3 I said come on lets go so we parked car at Heathcote an off we went over the Bridal Path...this being the trek the Pioneers carved when they trailed from Lyttleton to Christchurch on arrival from the mother land....straight up hill (yesterday work friend said was it lots of hills I said oh no just one just took 45 mins to climb it) This is anther off my to do list The Bridal Path walk is something u gotta do with school but can't ever remember it being high on my list of excitement as a kid but now I am getting fitter and healthier I wanted to do it again and will do it more times it was great. By tiem we got there itr was VERY hot and took a lot out of ya but I ws determind to do it we got to top had a few wee leans on fencepost or tree on way up then ther is a very comfy fence at top we sat on for guessing 10-15mins b4 I got Jo to take photo of me by the memorial for Women Pioneers and off down other side to Lyttleton...straight down and loose single was hard to get a grip on sometiems and slipping wasn;t something to start when stopping wasn't readily available so caution was the word of day. 3/4 way my legs went a pequliar jelly and was a horrid feeling but me thinks it is a common one cause not long after there was a seat for looking at the scenery so we used it for a min or two and got our legs back and on we went into town and a LOVELY cold drink of Lemon Lime and Bitters never even thought to ask if they had diet...then we caught bus back to car...wait for bus was about 20mins Dropped Rach at her house she was off to a 6yr old b/day BBQ and Jo and I went ad got FnC for our teas dropped Jo at her gate and I went back to Aun ties I had said I'd cook Chicken Pasta but it was 8 by time I got the FnC and wasn;t in any fit state to be cooking tea and it not be ready for at least another hour...so what else can u do. Actually the chips were very nice and not at all greasy actually the paper had little if any grease and the fish was nice but I did eat the batter TOUGH Hubby rung spoke to hime while eating tea coffee and bed by 10...oh bed yeah!!!!
Sunday oh here we go all over agian...dropped Mum at Church in Ferry Rd(near where we had tea on Fri night and got FnC on Sat night but no where near we stayed travelled miles just on same peice of road all weekend) and I went over to Burwood Spinal Unit to see my friend who's hubby had accident last month....not looking forward to it at all. She was showering him when I arrived so I waited in family room for unfortunately most of time I had for visit but tough Mum would have to wait...when I did get to see them G wasn't as rough as I imagined he's be and they were both amazinly brigt and cheery and if possitive thinking does help recovery then they are gonna be ok cause they are both AMAZING. I am so glad I went and stayed for about an hour...txt Mum at 12 on my way collected her and off to Chch Womens Hosptial for another quick visit with baby and Mother b4 we leave town...as I said above baby had been moved so my neice was holding her when we arrived this was lovely to see...Eli was gettingrestless so we walked down to car feed some more money in metre and back up to ward which gave Mum and S a visit then we had to go. It was now like 1.30 and we were both starving so were going to get lunch at Denny's ick but carpark was full and we decided wold take to long...so went around to a place caled Rob Roys they have yummy Sunday roasts for $8 and they are bg meal and would keep us going for trip home so we had that couple coffees and lime and soda and were ready for next leg of day....grocery shopping actually it only took hour and 10 mins to shop and pack car sometimes takes hour jus to load car....then back to Aunties who by now had txt had we forgotten to go back for our stuff she thought we must have left town. Got our bags another coffee said our goodbyes and she was in tears cause she didn't want us to go guess her treatment has played with her emotions a bit. Left Chch at 4 traffic was bumer to bumper coming back into Chch all way to Raikia where we turned off for quieter road...there had been a motor bike rally on a classic car show soemthing with BMX bikes and horse floats so we decided a pony show along with the normal weeknd traffic it was BUSY. We got home after couple stops for coffee and toilets at just on 8.30 unpacked car put away perrishibles and BED slept like a log.

Did I have a nice weekend away yes I did but don't ask did I have a quiet restful weekend cause I will thump ya heheh

Yeah I am coming Sue

2007-03-01T08:40:00.000+13:00

Sue asked in her blog who was going to do the Wellington Real women duathlon on May 6th http://www.realduathlon.co.nz/ I was trying to organise for me to get up there bike on plane etc was going to be a night mare and I was trying to organise hiring one but wasn't getting far with that either...then the other day I was saying to my g/friend here about what I wanted to do she said a road trip so we r looking at brining her vehicle bikes on back and coming up...am going to Chch AGAIN today and will tak with my Chch crew and see if them's two wants to come Rachel has just started new job so guessing she won't be able to but sure Jo would be keen...so looking more like I am coming of course have to be home long enough to earn some money instead of spending it but that is a just a minor trivial thing.

Now where am I going today Christchurch is calling me again. Not sure why I don't move back up there....thoughts turn that way every trip. Anyways why am I going again when only been up there a few days ago...WELL everything is happening...
1)my girlfriends daughter had her baby 21st Feb(I came home on 20th) Chloe number 1 all well (not due till 10th March) they are both home and doing fine.
2)My neice had her baby on Feb 26th (due April 12th so earlier than we'd like) she had compilcations with blood pressure etc word is baby and Mum doing great but I want to c for myself.
3) My brother is over from Perth, Mum doesn't know so will be nice surprise for her.
4) Walkig the bridal Path this is the trek the pioneers had to travel when got off boats at Lyttleton to Chch did it a million years ago at school because ya had to but now I want to...another thing off my 'to do list'
5) Aqua on Saturday
6) got some autions to collect
7) Aunty finishes her radium treatment
8) good excuse to catch up with the girls
9) was going to do another Duathlon but just can't see time allowing Sunday it is like 30 mins drive out of Chch then drive back to pick up Mum so flagged it and put it on next years To do list
10) my friend down south Husband had a dreadful accident at work and is parrilized from neck down so WANT to go see her.
amendment to list
11) Church for Mother
another busy weekend need to be back Sunday have work Monday...if it wasn't for work I'd have done the dua cause wouldn't need to drive home straight after

What have I done this week

Tuesday we hubby and I (he was supposedly my support) went to Timaru I had to have Colonoscopy so was full of prep gunk for that I can tell u when thye say be near a tiolet they mean BE NEAR A TOILET hehehe but oh I feel great I want more of that stuff that is a clean out and scales down 600gms yeah...would have thought I'd passed mre than that but that is to much information hehehe so stayed Tue night because it was just to hard travelling 2 hrs without a loo procedure was Wed morning and I was first on list so all over by 10.30 great...hubby couldn;t stay with me he had to do stuff more important than sit with his wife b4 surgery I txt him to say Iwas finished got told he was talking hhhmmm I gave him talking when he got there but he wasn;t long b4 he arrived and we had something to eat did a few groceries I needed fruit hadn't been allowed any for 4 days I NEEDED FRUIT i told him got to much with going away again today but can eat it in car etc.
Got home here about 4pm

oh of course bought some more baby stuff while away well u have to have a pretty soft cuddly pink teddy for a little girl niece great niece actually and got some wee prem clothes too

Ok I am off now back Tues but have jsut had a call from Mum to say ther is mail there from Anthony and Elaine in oz and she was sending photo of scan etc so I am off to see if that is what it is first grandbaby photos even if I can never see head nor tail of them hehe

WELL BUGGER ME DAYS-what a waste of bloody time that was..no baby scan photos bloody stupid eftpos card for me to do some banking for them double GGGGGRRR I want baby photos. can ya tell I am pissed off hehehe

Where have I been-

2007-02-22T16:44:00.000+13:00

I been everywhere man!

21st and 28th Jan had duathlons in Christchurch so that means weekends away...then on 2nd Feb I left town spent 5 days in Chch had a dua on 4th in Sumner was a great day I got a spot prize of a heart rate monitor...valued at $120. Was great to be able to just blob after the event and not have to rush around shopping and drive home. Managed Aqua fit classes, spa pool and catching up with family and friends over the next few days. Wednesday the car was booked in for a service so I had the day in city browsing the shops and just poking around...to tell u the truth didn't rock my boat and I was pleased to be out of there. Did have a scrummy lunch and catchup with friend Jo at Mega Watts 218 Manchester St(if u r looking for a nice lunch or coffee and gluten free snack Mega Watts is place to go). On the Thursday Mum and I drove to Westport a great trip, wow what a differnece a good car makes...when I drove in van it took nearly 6hrs we travelled at a comfy 100 but still managed to get there in 4.5 hrs. Had coffee with Aunty and then off to Carters Beach for a much awaited paddle...actually spent some of every day at the beach it was great-looked at houses again while there something i do every trip to Westport but in reality the distance thing is still the same so I talk myself out of it.

husband wants computer need to come back later

Now Sunday so will try for another leg of the saga.

Westport was great lots of catching up with family and many a natter about old times(one aunty gets on to very old times like when she walked to school bearfooted and had to warm her toes in cow pats....heard it a million times before) she is 80 so u just nod again and think of somthing else.
Sunday 10th was Buller Half Marathon-fantastic...probably the best run event I have been to I had a great time from second we got there had several emotional attacks do on most events but this one was very emotional Westport is a fond place to me many a holiday had there with grandparents etc both now gone but still many rellies there. The walk was actually a breeze either all the training paid off or it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be...that being said many of the runners said it was tough and very hot but as a walker I didn't find it so tough...mind u one chick that grumbled had done no training and thought it would be easy...dah. Sadly one chap died and that must have made it tough for the organisers...no fault of there's but still sad all the same. I was VERY pleased with my time of 4hrs 36mins 32secs did Dunedin in 4hr 35mins 01 secs and Twizel 18k 4hrs 19mins 38secs so can do some improving but still better than the nearly 6hrs for first half in 2001. I am very pleased with time and plan to do it again next year do ya wanna join me!!!!!and will shave at least 15mins off time. After the walk we went back to my cousins they did it too in great time and all very proud of themselves I was pleased with the kids 14 and 15 and bith did well. We had a nibble to eat and shower then 2 kids and I went back to park for prizegiving which we missed the kids listened to the music and caught up with school friends I went for a massage I had booked for 4pm...'heavan' a Chch gal and I got her card to visit again she was great and seemed to know where I'd be sore and some of the places I hadn't realised I was. We left park about 5 and went for a paddle to the beach after collecting some of the old folks from my aunties...was nice wind down etc.
Next couple days I sorta just blobbed walked every day but most was 8ks-we had to leave Westport on 14th...was meeting hubby in Chch(well Sumner actually) spent 2 nights there was nice still however to busy to get a paddle in Sumner sea..next time(which I have said the 3 times I have been ther this year) Hubby like the b and b so much made the comment next time we stay we'll just stay in Sumner if ppl wanna see us they can come out there...good plan and then I might get feet wet. B and B is lovely http://www.lepetithotel.co.nz/ and lovely folks run it. Can't actually remember much of wat we did do...We had a nice meal at a restarunat in Sumner, JDK's think it was called got comp glass chappers each and a red rose for me...being Valentines and all...I thought $50 for what we had was resonable and I was full and didnt have dessert. After spending day doing money stuff and things that needed attending to by us both we then had nice meal with my brother and my friend Rachel on the 15th in Chch Lonestar huge meals and I think good value others grumbled. Then we went and visited my Uncle and Aunt(my fathers brother) nice to catchup...hubby and him talked trains all night we got back to B+B about 10 no paddling at that hour. Leisurely breakfast and off on our merry way...got back to my Aunties were I was staying the next few nights and hubby collected his truck and I loaded it with stuff for him to take back with him making room in the car for groceries and our bags when we travelled home few days later.
More visiting done over next few days...spa and aqua..went out for lovely meal with Jo and her hubbies work friends on Sat night at Speights Tower Junction great lots of laughs good crowd didnt feel at all like i wasn't suppose to be there. Had my bike in shop being serviced while I was in Westport great idea and saved me finidng somewhere to store it...came back all sparkly clean and I got some new pedals as left one I was having issues with does go better for having an oil up and air in tyres etc.
Sunday 18th another Duathlon at QE2 Mum came to so an early start 5.30 left at 6 took breakfast with me; note to self need a snap lock container for cereal and yogurt makes a mess in trans box when it spills. http://www.tri.co.nz/ I didn't think this was as well planned and organised as others I have done at QE2 and if it had been my first I possibly wouldn't do them again..but as it wasn;t first I am still hooked. Some very big girls there I was thrilled to see them give it a go and hoped they kept at it and felt as good as I do. Didn't have to go home till Monday so had a spa after prizegiving and had left Mum at Church to do her thing...called to see my neice and her family she is pregnant and due April12 she was saying her b/presure was up since then she has been hospitalized and may be need to have baby early a worry and I am trying to organise a trip to Chch next weekend to see her and other stuff. Had a lovley lunch Sunday Roast thing with Mum Jo ANd Rachel we chatted and laughed and blobed there till nearly 4 then parted company I was feeling weary had planed on catching up with a cousin but by then was past that so wnet back to aunties and just did nuffin for the evening...well that isn't true cause I unpacked and then repacked the car ready for early departure in the morning...whch turned out to be not as early and we didnt get away from Chch till 9.30...travelled to Timaru hospitla for 2 appointements for Mum...she is on the list for second knee replacement about 6mths hoping about May.
Had to work Tuesday but didnt start till 12 so not so bad.
Wednesday blobbed and did very little...put away groceries some of which have only finihsed today and unpacked cases and WASHED oh plenty of that.
Thursday biked 10k
Friday biked 12k
Saturday biked 18k
Sunday biked 25k with Dawn...she and I are working on a plan...road trip to Wellington for the Duathlon I was planning on doing 6th May still very much in the thoughts stage but I am keen...need money is mostly my problem.
Ok that is enough for me right now.
thanks to those how have send out feelers to see if I am ok as u can see I am...maybe a few kilo heavier than I was a month ago but that to shall pass and I have been having a ball...actually taking me a while to get back into being at home mode...organising this trip next weekend as much to see neice etc as for my own benifit I enjoyed the single free life of course it can't last forever but a girl can try.

grumpy morning

2007-01-15T07:03:00.001+13:00

hubby is throwing yet another sicky...not a blody thing wrong with him that a bit of work wouldn't fix so I am going to have to be extrememly careful today and I am in a fowl mood have had little sleep and now his little outburst so comfort food stay out of my way today if u know what is good for you. ggrr men. I lived in a fantasy world b4 marred that husband would work and take all the worries of money away gee was I ever in a dream world...he hasn't stuck at a job for more than 2 yrs and some he lasted only hours and I have carried the can and worked up to 5 jobs to keep us a float...sick to death of it lazy bastard will be cooking for himself again soon if he doesn't buck his ideas up. Funniest of all of this is his hairbrain ideas he comes up with latest is a new car..of course when I said don't be so fucken stupid and wat are we to pay for this new car with was when the sulking started and now we are so sick can't go to work. Also saying yesterday to get a contractor into do the garden or jungle again wat is going to pay for this oh yeah or the trip to America he wants to do to go to American Choppers workshop not to mention how many times has he asked in last week when are we going to Australia well if we are going to see the new baby after the child is born would be a good idea yes so after Ausgust.
Rant over