Who knows the significance of this?  You won't win anything if you get it right but I'd like to know if you can.

Yesterday was a mishmash of stuff.  First I  missed Andre' at the gym so I did 50 leg raises and 50 sit-ups and left.  After I got home he called and apologized, he was in the next room studying and lost track of time.  I poked my head in there looking for him but didn't see him.  It was just a mixup but I didn't get my full workout done.

I didn't swim either, I missed my swim buddy and didn't go plus it's cold in the water and I don't know why.  So I had a nap instead for an hour.  Then there was poker, I didn't win again but I didn't lose too much this time.

Steve and Jane come today and spiff up the place.  That's always good, they do such good work.  Plus I have a Mahjong game this morning at 10:00.  I haven't played in a while and I am happy to have a game.

The rest of the week is going to be pretty busy but today is going to be fabulous because I declare it so.  Hope yours is as well...

Today I have Andre' all ready to beat me up for session #41.  As in FORTY-ONE.  Gosh I never thought I'd be able to do all that.  Last night I went to walk along the water with a friend and we walked three miles.  I remember when Ayla was thinking about getting married I was worried about walking 300 feet.  I have sure come a long way.  It's been hard work, really hard, but I have loved every bit of it.  The swimming, the gym, the healthy eating, all of it.  And I feel amazing.  Sarge is smiling at me for sure.

The nutrisystem is going okay too.  I sort of like the food, well, at least it's not bad.  I am losing a bit here and there now too.  Dr. Wacks said I could do it for a month and then go back to what I was doing for a month and then do nutrisystem of another month.  I think that's a good idea.  I don't know if I already told you this or not, I might have, if so, sorry.

So how did the dentist go yesterday you asked?  Well it's about a four week deal, it's complicated and I'm not really sure I understand it completely but it sounds great.  And there is no gooey impression either, it's electronic now.  Very high tech stuff.  I think I am going to be very happy.  At least I hope I am.  Stay tuned, you will know as I do.

Tonight is poker,  I have been on a major losing streak and hope to change that this time.  Wish me luck.  I need it.  

That's all I know for today y'all.  Have a great Tuesday.  I will too...

I love palm trees so much I just cannot help taking photos of interesting shots of them.  This was taken at City Place night before last as I walked around with some friends after dinner.  A band was playing and lots of people were there and it was a very festive time.  But me?  I focused on the trees!  Silly, I know.

I found out you can buy 5 days of nutrisystem at walmart for less that $45.00 if you are interested in trying it without the total money outlay.  Also they sell other items in the line too.  

Yesterday I got a call from the duck saying his cold had gone into bronchitis and he didn't want to get me sick so we didn't go.  I went to the pool instead.  It was fabulous.  Of course.  But the water was a bit chilly.  I missed the duck but the alternative was lovely.

Today I have a 9:15 dental appointment with my dentist to start the permanent teeth part, whatever that is.  But one thing I do know, it will NOT hurt!  Ha.  I don't like to be out and about that early but it's the appointment that he had to change last week when his mom was sick so I took what I could get.  I really like my dentist and he has never hurt me.

After that I shall stop at the store or the fruit stand or both and then head for the pool.  Sounds like a pretty great Monday.  I hope yours is as nice...

I'm sot sure what that contrail (or whatever it is) is.  Holy krap Alice, I sound like Bill Clinton here.  Sorry.  Anyway it was interesting to watch.

I lost five bucks at canasta yesterday.  It was a nice game though so I had fun.

Today I shall be with the duck for some nice quality time and then some grocery shopping.  And then the pool I hope after that.  The weather has been amazing.  Hot and sunny and just beautiful and the pool is warm and lovely.

Eight days to cruise time.  I am only taking a small suitcase, it's a Monday-Friday cruise so I don't need much.  I am really looking forward to spending time with old chuckie duck, I just wish we could go with Cat too, the three of us have so much fun together.  

I am down two more pounds now.  I have been enjoying the nutrisystem food, it's not bad at all.  There is not a lot of it though and I like a lot of food but with the cottage cheese, fruit, veggies, and yogurt I am not hungry.  When I have lunch out I eat salad and can still stay on program.

Have a great Sunday y'all.  I sure will too.  My world is just fabulous.  I wish the same for you...

Well for starters yesterday did not go as planned.  Let's just say I am probably now allergic to clams as well as lobster and I had many issues overnight, none of which I want to discuss.  That being said I did not see Andre', did not swim, and did not eat nutrisystem food so it was the second my way day.  A day of toast and tea. 

Onward and upward as I am feeling better now.  I spoke to Dr. Wacks and he said he's going to allergy test me next time I'm in which is in about a month but not to use an epi pen, just avoid the seafood for now.

Today I have canasta again and hope to have some laughs with the gals.  There are big changes going on in the club now as they ready themselves for the resort.  Lots of dirt moving down there and stuff being done.  Hopefully the club will remain open for a bit longer but no promises at this time.

So yesterday we finally got a Trader Joe's open with another to open soon.  I haven't been yet but will go soon.  I have waited a long time to get one near me. 

So that, my dears, is what is in my head today.  I hope you have a fabulous weekend and me too...

Well yesterday had it's ups and downs.  First I did win two bucks and a half at canasta but my "on my own" eating day didn't go all that good.  I didn't actually do too bad but I could have done better.  Much better.  I know better, I just got hungry and ate good foods but too much of it.  Today is another day and I shall do better.  Onward and upward, right?

Today is supposed to be rainy but I hope it isn't because I am off and I want to swim and work off some of that binge from yesterday.  At least I do have Andre' first so I'll get exercise anyway.  It's just a matter of how much exercise.

I don't have a word of the day today.  I'm either bored with it already or just in a mood, don't know which yet.

I know this is a pretty krappy post too but sorry, it's all I have today.  Come back tomorrow and I'll try to do better...

It was windy but beautiful while I did my hour in the pool yesterday.  Today I have canasta and lunch at the club so I'll be having an "on your own" day with nutrisystem.  The plan I bought is five days a week and two on your own but they tell you how many of each food group to eat anyway.  It's going okay so far, I actually like the food pretty good but then I'm not really picky so you might not.  

I get it that yesterday I screwed up the word of the day pretty badly.  Sorry.  I'll try to do better today.  The new word is "coterie" which means 1. a group of people who associate closely and 2. an exclusive group; clique.  Here is my sentence:  Roche' gathered the coterie of his friends in the dressing room of the upscale boutique that sells teeny tiny clothing to cross dressing rocks called "The Rock Rack" and they giggled and talked about where to have lunch after making their purchases and decided to go where there was yellow cake with no frosting and cute waiters that hung in the corner in a coterie of cuteness.

Eleven days to cruise time.  The duck is so ready to go and I'm always ready so it'll be a fun time.  Plus he likes to go out at night like I do so I'll have a buddy this time.  D#1 just goes to bed early and I have to go by myself.  

And that, my friends, is all I have in my head today.  Hope your Thursday is fantastic.  Mine will be for sure!

Nutrisystem day 2, it's going fine so far.  I get the food in the above photo plus a yogurt, a cheese wedge (Laughing Cow), and salad and brussels sprouts.  Actually all the non starchy veggies I want.  I have not been hungry so far and the food is okay.  That lunch - loaded baked potato - was actually really good.  I am also down four pounds but remember the weight I gained on the cruise so it's really that weight I am losing.  

Today's word of the day is "ad hominem".  It means: 1. appealing to one's prejudices, emotions, or special interests rather than to one's intellect or reason. 2. attacking an opponent's character rather than answering his argument.  I'm still not sure what it means but you know me, I'll put it in a sentence anyway.  The politician was giving a long winded speech and his opponent was ad hominem-ing him whilst talking about his frippery jacket and eating yellow cake with no frosting.

Poker didn't go too well last night and that's all I'm going to say about that.

No games today and it's supposed to rain so I'll have to find something to get into.  No fear, I'll find something to keep me out of trouble and if the rain lets up I will go to the pool.

And that's it from paradise today y'all.  Have a wonderful Prince Spaghetti Day.  I will too, I just won't be having any...

Just hangin' with the Captain here in the piano bar.  And don't ask him who's driving the boat, okay?  Seriously this was a lot of fun.

So Nutrisystem day one.  There is my food and add to that a banana and a big salad with lite dressing and sugar free jello and steamed broccoli.  So far it's not bad.  The lunch was a rice and beans thingy and the dinner was mac and cheese.  Both were good.  Since I got my plan from QVC I can call and talk to a counsellor whenever I want and I did call, she was very helpful.  If you get your food somewhere else I guess you can call but I don't know about that.

Today's word of the day is frippery.

1. finery in dress, especially when showy, gaudy, or the like. 

2. empty display; ostentation.

Here is my sentence:  Roche' thought long and hard about what to wear on formal night on the cruise and finally decided on his little tuxedo as it was the fripperiest thing he owned and he hoped the deck wasn't too frippery so he wouldn't fall down on his little backside because he was headed to the cake station and wanted to be sure to be first in line for his cupcake because he loves them so much and spotted a hawt looking cabin steward and wanted to take one to him and he thought the steward had frippery shoes on.  Y'all.

My unpacking is nearly done.  I still have some stuff to put away.  I did, however, do lots of exercise and other chores that needed done so I wasn't a total slug.

Oh, the dentist update, I nearly forgot that.  I am released from the surgeon to my regular dentist now.  And the second appointment?  They cancelled it because the dentist had to take his mom to the doctor, something was wrong.  I was happy to move the appointment anyway, two in one day was so dumb of me.  

Guess that's about all I know for now.  Hope your Tuesday is totally tits.  Mine will be for sure!

Sigh, home again.

At least I have these to make me happy!

And is this the sweetest note ever?

Old Chuckie Duck came through with flying colors.

So it's back to reality for me.  And two dental appointments.  And nutrisystem.  And no cabin stewards or chilled soups.  No room service with coffee on the balcony.  And you know what else?  Everything I love like swimming, cards, friends and doing pretty much what I feel like doing.  It's pretty good here.  Hope it is where you are too!