I think that was a name of a football movie, anyway I love this time of year for several reasons and football is one of them. I play fantasy football and that makes it even more exciting, I've made my game day discisions and I'm ready to go. I'm 2 and 0 and in second place in my league.
My poor sweetie worked overtime last night after our trip to his mom's, so he was up and busy for 24 hours, I know that is rough on someone who is 57 y/o....but....extra money is always welcome...especially since we had a $600 and $615 electric/gas bill in Jul and Aug .....plus water bills were high keeping the lawn green.....not to mention all the updates on the house. Our Sept electric /gas bill is $12....so that is a relief.
Our trip to his mom's went well, we got everything straighten out with the realtor, I'm guessing she wasn't giving Jo (mil) all the info because it was stressing her out too much. There are no repairs to be done and the buyers financing was approved, a mover is coming to do an estimate on Monday and we are asking to move her on either 3 or 4 Oct, Bill will go back to close (she is doing a power of attorney for the sell) on Oct 9.....then no more trips to Killeen....whoopee!
We've moved most of bedroom furniture up to our (upstairs) bedroom, and now are getting the clothes, accessories and bathroom stuff moved too. I need to make drapes for our nautical bedroom and get the art work hung too. I need to get the master bath cleaned after we get our stuff out.
I have a paper to write for my class today, as well as my journal entry....but I used the 6 hours in the car yesterday to highlight the reading assigments and get my thoughts together, so that should go pretty fast.
The other big thing on my agenda it to do my fall decorating, I've been wanting to do this for over a week, but the 4 big tubs of fall/halloween stuff is in the storage space over the garage...Bill keeps saying he will get it down for me....but has been busy getting stuff moved up stairs along with regular chores....he doesn't want me to do it by myself....but.....I need to know what I have....and see if I need any new stuff...like a new wreath (I can't remember if I got a new one last year)....this is what happens when you get over 50 girls.
I told y'all about Bill's mom getting an offer on her house....well things are not going very smooth, I just thank the Lord we had such an awesome realtor that gave us a really good education and we know some of the stuff she is being told is complete BS. Poor thing is a nervous wreck, we are going down on Saturday, we will pack up some valuables, meet with her realtor.....get some major issues ironed out, give her a list of things to do and help get her organized for this move. Nothing ticks me off more than people taking advantage of the elderly (especially since I know it's not long until I'm elderly). If I went into all the details of things that don't seem right....I'd be here all day, But a few of the big issues are...first they offered $10,000 less than the asking price (which was already lowered) and told she had to pay $4,800 of buyers closing cost because it was a VA loan, and then she was told the amount she would end up with.....we did some math and there is about $4000 not accounted for. Then was told she needed to be there when the inspector came....which is BS....the inspector is hired by the buyer.....then he told her all this stuff that had to be done or fixed....totally out of line....we reminded her that the contract says....repairs agreed upon#1, and number #2 she was already giving them close to $15,000 and #3 we want to see his lisence information and the written report and #4 it was totally unprofessional for him to tell her anything......so those are the two biggest issues at this point.....I'll keep y'all posted.
Needless to say there has been some going out and stress eating on our end.
OK...now about the New EP.....you know that new home page part that list other people you might like to know.....btw I love the features of the home page....but it will say someone is the same age as you (35-39)....well I'm going to be 53 in eleven days (but who is counting).....I checked and my birthday is correct in my profile....so I'm going to ask about that....but has anyone else noticed that? I also tried to play with the food and exercise logs and was getting error messages when I tried to put stuff in....anyone else?.....I'm going to try to play in that a little more.
I'm dragging today, stayed up to watch this very exciting, high scoring game.
About the new EP
Hasanyone figured out the food or activity logs?; I tried to use yesterday and kept getting error messages. There are some of the new features I like; it's just a learning process I guess.
About my weight loss
I didn't weigh myself again this morning; I hope this is not TMI, but the reason is I'm constipated....need to do something about that to get a more acurate reading on the scale. Had a good workout at the gym....you know it's a good one when your glasses get fogged up.
Wow....I logged on just now and ...WT.......so I'm trying to figure out how to get an image in.....the icon only goes to your photo albums.....so I tried some code if that doesn't work....I'm going to be major bummed out....but I guess I can save images to my photo album...then insert to blog....just extra steps.
OK...the great news is my MIL got an offer on her house this weekend.....potentially closing on Oct 8. My head is spinning thinking of everything that needs to happen....but it is all good.
Went to see Menopause the Musical with some girl friends this week, OMG I never laughed so hard. I highly recommend it if you are at that age, if not you probably wouldn't think it as funny....seriously my jaw (TMJ) was sore from laughing so much.....I'm just glad I didn't wet my pants.
We will be experiencing a bit of Ike today, the actual path is going east of us, but they say we will have 25-35 mph winds and rain squalls....about 2-3 inches where we live. They say 40 % did not evacuate Galvaston....I'm fixin' to go watch the news....you know that can't be good. There was a call for volunteers on our HOA message board, but Bill and I made plans to stay in and get some stuff done.....we've been goofing off ever since all the kids left (as far as the house goes).
We've been watching Rome seasons 1 and 2....just finished last night....lots of sex and violence....but a great story. Food and exercise going OK...I'm back into the gym swing....my legs and butt recovered....worked my chest and triceps yesterday.....haven't weighed myself for a few days....2 nights out this week.....probably no loss...but I feel like I maintained...will weigh tomorrow am.......but the other day Bill asked if I was losing weight....so I take that as a NSV.
Now I'm off to kick Gellis in the butt......and I hope to check in on everyone when I take breaks today.....provided we don't lose power and internet.
I worked with a different trainer yesterday....and yeah...ouch.....you know it's bad when you have to use your arms to lower your self down to the toilet!
Blake told me a great story about how awesome their chaplain is over in Iraq......he comes out before every mission no matter the time of day/night and prays with them...even one time he was at the gym, and heard a convoy was taking off....came running over in his sweats...pulled them all off their trucks to pray. That makes a mom feel a little better.....after that story I asked him if he ever heard the song "Sky Pilot" ....it's about a chaplain during the Vietnam War...he had not ...so I played it for him on iTunes.....then I found it with slide shows in YouTube.
It's long....over 7 minutes.....sort of anti war, but respectful to the troops.....if that makes sense.
But I'm happy to report I have not fallen off the track (too much).....Work has been super busy....lots of new teachers....and right now I have a whole lot less desk time.....and then in the evenings all my personal computer time has been eaten up with the new masters class.....there is a lot of extra posting the 1st week with the meet and greet....I should get a little bit of evening time back this week.....although I do have 4 chapters to read!
I've continued to go to the gym.....and get some cardio there...but have not gotten back to the running......it is starting to cool down...temps just in the high 80's...so it's a doable....just need a little better time management . Food is also OK....still learning what to stay away from.....eating out is a challenge...but I'm learning and still losing...although slowing down to a normal rate.
I know I haven't been here in a couple of days, but I've had a fun few days.....mostly. Friday was our nieghbor's 43rd aniversary, so a bunch of people went up to the bar on the pier.....we drank beer and listened to a band that plays classic rock....and blues...Stevie Ray Vaughn style.....but before we did that I went to the gym....and Lynwood worked me out so hard...it was major painful to walk.....and I went and bought Bill a bunch of clothes for his B-day.....he said don't get him anything.....yeah right...like that is going to happen......but I don't know what it is about men and clothes....but he still wants to wear some stuff that should have gone to Goodwill 15 years ago. I also baked Bill a cake....I got this cookbook at halfprice books called the cake doctor....she doctors up cake mixes to make the cakes taste like homemade. Well I don't know about all the recipes...but Bill and I will vouch for the devils food with the chocolate pan frosting. Yesterday....Bill's B-day.....we got up early and worked super hard around the house, me cleaning and laundry...Bill putting stuff up and organizing (we've got our storage unit almost clean-out.....just a table saw and air compressor left plus Bill brought an other load up from is mom's when he went down to Killeen on Frday......So in the Afternoon we met some friends at the Kimbell Art Museum in Ft Worth. The is an Impressionist display there from the Chicago Museum which is under renovations.....That is the best collection of art I ever remember seeing (when I was young my mom always took us to art museums....so I've seen a lot...but may not remember all).....every where you looked I saw painting I remember seeing in art books when I was young....Renoir, Van Gough, Monet, Cezzane, Toulousse Lautrec, Gaugin, Degas, Manet and Cailbotte....who did this one
Which is huge!!!! I think these guys are the rockstars of the art world.....I got a t-shirt with the Renoir on the top of the page on it. Anyway...after the museum we went to a sports bar.....had some drinks a bar food....so needless to say.....I thought it best to not get on the scale this am....but I'm back on track today.....looking forward to tomorrow off....I'm hoping my thighs and butt are recovered enough to go for a wog! I'll be watching the track of Gustav......and getting more housework and sewing done. Plus my third class starts tomorrow.....not official but looks like my final grade for class 2 is 98% (I missed some of the discussion when Blake was home) I hope everyone is having at least half the fun I am.
I think that was a name of a football movie, anyway I love this time of year for several reasons and football is one of them. I play fantasy football and that makes it even more exciting, I've made my game day discisions and I'm ready to go. I'm 2 and 0 and in second place in my league.
I told y'all about Bill's mom getting an offer on her house....well things are not going very smooth, I just thank the Lord we had such an awesome realtor that gave us a really good education and we know some of the stuff she is being told is complete BS. Poor thing is a nervous wreck, we are going down on Saturday, we will pack up some valuables, meet with her realtor.....get some major issues ironed out, give her a list of things to do and help get her organized for this move. Nothing ticks me off more than people taking advantage of the elderly (especially since I know it's not long until I'm elderly). If I went into all the details of things that don't seem right....I'd be here all day, But a few of the big issues are...first they offered $10,000 less than the asking price (which was already lowered) and told she had to pay $4,800 of buyers closing cost because it was a VA loan, and then she was told the amount she would end up with.....we did some math and there is about $4000 not accounted for. Then was told she needed to be there when the inspector came....which is BS....the inspector is hired by the buyer.....then he told her all this stuff that had to be done or fixed....totally out of line....we reminded her that the contract says....repairs agreed upon#1, and number #2 she was already giving them close to $15,000 and #3 we want to see his lisence information and the written report and #4 it was totally unprofessional for him to tell her anything......so those are the two biggest issues at this point.....I'll keep y'all posted.
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I'm dragging today, stayed up to watch this very exciting, high scoring game.
That I can add my graphics, there is an icon between the you tube and the photo album that I did not see this am.
We will be experiencing a bit of Ike today, the actual path is going east of us, but they say we will have 25-35 mph winds and rain squalls....about 2-3 inches where we live. They say 40 % did not evacuate Galvaston....I'm fixin' to go watch the news....you know that can't be good. There was a call for volunteers on our HOA message board, but Bill and I made plans to stay in and get some stuff done.....we've been goofing off ever since all the kids left (as far as the house goes).
I worked with a different trainer yesterday....and yeah...ouch.....you know it's bad when you have to use your arms to lower your self down to the toilet!
