Yet another photo stolen from courtesy of the US Navy. The USS John C. Stennis is now in Washington, welcome home sailors! Especially Aero (who was actually home for a few day already, they had to bring in the planes first) but it was so exciting to watch the livestream of this event.
Boy howdy there was nothing even close to this when Sarge would come home from deployment. Too bad too, this is how it should be done. Those sailors know their country is proud of them and welcoming them home to bands and cheers and family waiting.
So yesterday I got tons of errands done, bank stuff, Costco stuff, hair done, and notes mailed. I got more done than any day so far since Sarge has been gone. Maybe I am turning the corner. I hope so, I don't want to sink deep into a depression and it would be so easy to do. Just slide right down into the abyss.
And now (drumroll please!) I stopped in at Dr. Wacks office on my way home and it is official, I am down 40 pounds on the nose. 160 sticks of butter not on my a$$ body any longer. My smallest pair of pants are now too big. But since I am still on shopping ban there is nothing I can do about it. The duck said he'd let me off the ban but I have to get a certain someone else's permission. And she's not giving in yet. She says I have so many clothes I have never worn that I should wait 60 days and then shop again. It's been 34 days. She right in that I'll just have to re-buy more stuff but still...
So I have eaten my chicken for three days now and I still have one more day to go. This last day I am putting it into a nice big salad with lots of fresh veggies. I still have the stock and might make some soup with that. Gosh that would be five days of meals for a five dollar chicken. Of course it's just me so that's why it lasted so long but it sure has been good, moist and delicious.
I saw some flat whole wheat buns at Costco yesterday, 100 calories each (2 points) and they looked really good but there were so many of them in the package I decided not to get them but to look for them at WalMart or Publix. A nice change from bread for the same points. I'm still enjoying the suger free jello too but suppose I'll get tired of it soon. I put a 50 calorie (1 point) fruit cup (drained) in it and a dash of low fat whipped cream. Quite a nice snack before bed.
And it is with my deepest condolences that I wish Barb nothing but sweet memories of her beloved kitty Whitey. And hugs too...
Well I guess I have blathered on long enough for now. Hope your Saturday is tits and mine too...
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Congrats on the 40# yeah for you. And you are allowed to wallow a little if you want to. You are a strong wonderful woman and lost the love of your life. I read your posts and think how strong you are. I can not imagine myself being as strong as you have been. Also On Whitey, I was so sad to red about him yesterday, I rem when she got him and that horrid cut on his face. I hoped he would survive but i bet he is up there now Finding sarge for some petting.
Oh My Goodness... Congratulations on your weight loss. I'm gaining again ! Bummer !
I stopped by your friend Barb's blog. What a lovely photo she has posted today.
cheers, parsnip
So glad to see your post. For some reason, I didn't get you post last night, checked several times - got worried!
After I had my bariatric surgery, getting clothes was difficult. There was no sense buying stuff because they wouldn't fit, so I went to the local Good Will! I was shocked at the quality. I actually got some really good deals on jackets, blazers, etc. since I was working, sweats just didn't cut it.
Then when I needed to go down a size or two, I would just donate those back and get a smaller size until I leveled off and could buy new.
Good grief! Just saw the new Carl's Jr (Hardee's for you?), Soft porn. I'd be embarrassed to watch that with my grandsons!
Poor Barb. She worked so hard to keep Whitey well. My heart goes out to her.
Happy Tiger sightings!!! (Hate sports, too)
Congratulations on the 40 mark! Keep it up and 60 will follow soon!
It is good to see the Navy coming in. I have a friend in Washington that got to see it!
I feel so bad for Barb. She did all she could for her sweet boy!
Buongiorno!
The weight lost is ok!!!
You have courage and it helps against depression!
I wrote a "ciao" to Whitey and hugs for Barb!
Have a serene Saturday...!
Big hugs!
Congratulations on the weight loss! And now, can I tempt you? If your clothes are loose and baggy, they're not going to show off all of your hard work. I think you may want to buy a little something special. It's only money, honey! When those agencies come after you, tell them you already spent the money.
Well done on yourt weight loss, Bee.
you want to borrow some of my "skinny jeans" I aint usin 'em !
Congrats on the added weight loss! You're looking mighty fine:)
Sending hugs from up the road, honey...
160 sticks of butter now unstuck. That's really fabulous!
And I agree. It is shameful how the Vietnam Vets were treated. Positively shameful. Welcome home to Matt and the whole ship!
Thank you for your phone call. Big hugs xoxo
That is awesome Bee! I need to get moving and loose some more, always harder in the winter when I live in a cold environment. Hugs!
Yeah that Matt is home! Yeah for forty pounds! Yeah for the chicken! Xo
40 lbs - good for you. Hugs to you, I've missed a couple of days of hugs for you because my Dad is in the hospital. It doesn't look good. I'm so sad, my heart is breaking. I've had a hard time getting over the loss of Mom 4 yrs ago & I don't think I can get past losing Dad. It also sucks that I am 1200 miles away. Once we get all the results on why his poor body is shutting down, I will go to Florida. If I didn't have to work for a living I'd be there now. Dad has gone through so much, lost both legs, heart problems, he has a aneuysm in his belly that is large but they won't operate because he is high risk. Yesterday they found he has a mass in his left lung. I'm sorry to be so depressing.
Guess I could use a hug today.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs
Lynn
Congratulations on losing 40 pounds. That rocks.
I never treated any service personnel with anything but the greatest respect. It was a shame back in the day how poorly they were treated.
I'm still misty eyed over Whitey. That really broke my heart.
Have a terrific day honey. Big hugs. :)
WOW! CONGRATULATIONS BEE. 40 lbs is a great success. Charlie is dancing on a pole in heaven hearing that you have reached the 40 lbs level. I'm so proud of you my beautiful friend.
Today AmyLynn weighs for the very first time at weight watchers. I hope she does well.
Remember when you feel starting to slide down into the abyss of depression, you know my phone number, right here, just give me a call an Caribbean Paul is right here.
Paul
Dats a lot tea of butter Auntie Bees!
Here's our daily furry hugs!
(concats on the weight loss!)
Purrs
Abby
You Rock
God Bless
10-4 Willy
You need clothes that fit! Donate some and clear out some space for stuff that fits you. That way you aren't adding to your collection. ;)
OMG 40lbs you have done SO well!!
I am still trying to lose more weight and promised myself I wouldn't buy any clothes until I did. However, I found some real bargains in the sale this weekend so I bought, but I intend clearing out my wardrobes this week so I will need the new stuff. Also a lot of my clothes are too big for me now. Well that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
I had so much fun watching that online... It was like I was there... Today we drove through Bremerton and I think I saw the carrier. It was cool!
Bee, you're amazing me in so many ways... (good ways). Love you!
Your healthy eating and conscientiousness is wonderful, Bee! Many many congratulations on the 40 pound weight loss! It must be much easier on your knees, hip and back to be slimmer. I am happy for your news.
Glad that the boys/men had such a wonderful homecoming, with so much visible appreciation:)
Sliding into the abyss of depression is easy. I once likened it to quicksand.
Grief hurts, and keeping busy doesn't change the hole in your heart. It just measn you refuse to be sucked under by the loneliness.
((HUGS))
What a nice chatty post this is filled with so many nice things (well, except for the part about poor dear Whitey). Congratulations again on the confirmed forty pound loss and I guess maybe being on shopping ban for a bit longer won't be too bad; after all by the time you get to go shopping it will be full-blown summer and you'll be able to get clothes for warm weather wear.
Of course in the meantime, don't lose your pants at a Canasta game or anything!
I'm so glad the sailors had such a nice celebration to welcome them home. That's the way it should be.
I feel so badly for Barb. I know she did all she could to make Whitey comfortable and loved in his final days.
Congratulations on the weight loss, Bee!
Sorry about the shopping ban.
Hi Miss Bee,
Congratulations on the 40 pounds lost! Way to go! :)
Clair
Hurray for the lost pounds!
Gee whiz, I wish we could have applied those stick of butter directly to Angelina Jolie's legs and arms at the Oscars. What's with that level of emaciation? I don't get it.
Anyway, good job on the weight loss! You're an inspiration.
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