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Oops! I have some catching up to do. Tim was in an auto accident? Somebody send

me details, please.

granny, concerned about her little buddy

---

Had I known grandchildren would be so much fun,

I'd have had them first.

http://home.earthlink.net/~bspyle

Re: Back AGAIN

Granny's Order of the Day is ... CRY. Kick trees. Heck, kick Tim. Prayers for

you all continue.

No, no, no...she shouldn't kick Tim...that would just keep him out of service

longer!!! Sounds like he is still recovering from that awful auto accident!!!

Take care ,

[Guest guest]

Nah, Tim should buy her an ax and a chainsaw--nothing as satisfying as

dropping a big tree. Plus you have firewood and a costume for Halloween.

Hi, Granny! (You wouldn't believe what they've done to the English language

in your absence! ;o))

Judi

Re: Back AGAIN

Granny's Order of the Day is ... CRY. Kick trees. Heck, kick Tim. Prayers

for you all continue.

No, no, no...she shouldn't kick Tim...that would just keep him out of

service longer!!! Sounds like he is still recovering from that awful auto

accident!!!

Take care ,

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/30/2000 11:24:13 AM Eastern Standard Time,

bspyle@... writes:

<< Oops! I have some catching up to do. Tim was in an auto accident? Somebody

send me details, please.

granny, concerned about her little buddy >>

Yes Granny...12 hours after had his first seizure, some jerk going at

least 50 mph hit him while he was stopped. He's off work with a sprained

neck, shoulders, back and hips. His hand is numb and he is getting sharp

pains now. He also lost his taste buds. He's off to see a neurologist as

well. I bet our insurance just loves us for this month!

[Guest guest]

WOO_HOO YYIIPPEE!!!!!!!!! Welcome back Granny-have missed you too

" B. S. Pyle " wrote:

> The disciplinarian, grammar cop and devil's advocate has returned. Feeling

tons better. Sure missed you guys.

>

> Hugs,

> granny

> ---

> Had I known grandchildren would be so much fun,

> I'd have had them first.

> http://home.earthlink.net/~bspyle

>

>

[Guest guest]

And I have a " coat hanger " bridge here in Oz

" B. S. Pyle " wrote:

> Re: Back AGAIN

>

> In a message dated 10/29/00 12:42:07 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> Kent_Moreno@... writes:

>

> << For those of you who are new to the list, Granny is

> a very shy, soft spoken individual who keeps what she thinks to herself.

>>

>

> And for those who believe that, I have some prime Real Estate (swampland)

> ready to see you. Welcome back Granny! Its nice to have another radical

> terrorist online again! now STAY HEALTHY or ELSE!

>

> {{{{HUGS}}}}}

>

>

> LOL!!! And I have a bridge in Brooklyn.

>

> granny

> ---

> Had I known grandchildren would be so much fun,

> I'd have had them first.

> http://home.earthlink.net/~bspyle

>

>

[Guest guest]

Ever se the movie Top Gun when they are in the " class room " and one of the

characters coughs b* & sh(* into his hand????? Well that would be my response

here NO offence Granny...........

> Hi!

>

> Wecome back Granny! For those of you who are new to the list, Granny is

> a very shy, soft spoken individual who keeps what she thinks to herself.

> Occaisionally though Granny will share with us her opinions albeit in a

> rather underspoken, demure fasion.

>

> Missed you Granny!

>

> Love,

>

> Kent

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Re: Back AGAIN

Ever se the movie Top Gun when they are in the " class room " and one of the

characters coughs b* & sh(* into his hand????? Well that would be my response

here NO offence Granny...........

Some people know me too well. :^)

granny

---

God loves everyone, but probably prefers " fruits

of the spirit " over " religious nuts " .

http://home.earthlink.net/~bspyle

[Guest guest]

WOW, you do have a lot on your plate. I can't imagine moving, when you feel dizzy and nauseous. Plus, you have to care for little Jai. Love and blessings to you.

Lee

rachelvk67@... wrote:

Whew, have had much on my plate, have been offline for a couple of weeks again. Someone stood on my modem cord and broke the connection end, had to buy three cords to get one that would reach (only have one phone line, 10 mtres away) and would work, finally back on line tonight. Lots of life hassles and not real well, very dizzy and nauseous. Have to move house in three weeks, Jai is OK right now, only peeing 15-20 times per day. I am not on top of anything at the moment, will have to get organised - so much to do, I feel very overwhelmed right now.It will sure take me a while to catch up here again, seems I just get caught up and then get behind again....Thanks for the Meneires links Aisha, have saved them and will check them out tomorrow when I am not so tired. Seems the Meneires is more of a problem than I thought, as I have been dizzy and nauseous, (room spinning etc) for a couple of weeks now, am really tired of it.

[Guest guest]

Hi gang-just a note to let you know my mom's 85th suprise B-day went off without a hitch. Six months of planning paid off. She hasn't stopped talking about it and just keeps saying "I can't believe it was all for me!" It really made her realize how important she has been to our family. She has been the one to always take care of all the old folks as well as nieces and nephews way back before I came along Homebound at 85, she has been very depressed but now she is a new woman-it was well worth all the work!

I am now about to get back into my soap business !

Deb

[Guest guest]

--- welcome back Jen! have you done any lunges? those are killer!

also you might just need to get to a lower BF% before it starts

melting off your thighs.

Jen

In , " jenjamroadies "

<jenjamroadies@y...> wrote:

> Well, I remember when I finished my second challenge I thought

that

> I was doing awesome and would be able to keep this up forever.

> Well, 6 deaths in family and friends not to mention Christmas and

I

> can't fit into my 12's which I could at the end of my second

> challenge. So I have renewed my vows and started a new challenge

as

> of monday. My husband told me that I seem to better when I visit

> you guys so I am back to stay this time. Wish me luck!!!!

Current

> weight 177, Height 5'10 " . Goal 160. Size 12 comfortably. Really

> want to lose from my thighs. That is the only thing over the last

> year that hasn't moved more than an inch. Any suggestions???

> (alaska)

[Guest guest]

> Hi y'all,

> I've been VERY quiet lately. Two reasons - one, I fell way off

track.

> I felt too guilty and whiny to post here. And two, it seems some

> nasty bug or other bit me when I was camping over Memorial Day

> weekend. I have a low grade fever, swollen and aching joints and I

> enjoyed a spectacular whole body rash for a day or two.

>

> STILL!!!! This week I decided I had to get back on track, as much

as

> I could. Yesterday I did one light set for each exercise in my

LBWO.

> Unfortunately, my limits were dictated by my joints, not my

muscles.

> At least I did something! I ate clean as a whistle. :-)

>

> Today my legs are aching something fierce (along with my right

> wrist), so I skipped the cardio. I am still eating cleanly though.

>

> Funny thing - I found out that eating garbage no longer agrees with

> my system. I've been eating poorly the last couple of weeks, and

I've

> spent most of that time not feeling well. Yesterday and today - no

> problems. Inside, I feel great! (Now if that joint pain would just

go

> away....)

>

> Redondo

I, too got a bug about two weeks ago....a fever for four days and I

ached everywhere. I skpped all BFL for one full week and about two

days. Now I am back on workouts but am having a heck of a time

getting back to doing the meals right. (I had been using fit day and

logging in everything and now I just have NO motivation at all!!). I

am seriously starting to wonder if I will ever get my enthusiasm back

and if I will get back to BFL!!!! I now have a little less than

three weeks left of challenge two. This is exactly where I was when I

dropped out over two years ago, never achieving my goals. I am just

not getting where I want to be and now I feel so derailed. Lets just

hope somewhere I get it all back and can get going again...hmmm I

was doing GREAT until I got sick!

Pat

[Guest guest]

---YOOPERGAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! boy did I miss seeing that name around

here!!!! I am sooo glad to see you! it is my fellow january 2003

starter! wow..you will do this again! I know you can!

Kathi

In , " Sheryll "

<justayoopergal@h...> wrote:

> Hello all you BFL'ers

> I'm back again & would love to find a BFL

> pen pal to keep in touch with daily. The board

> is a wonderful resource but I need more support.

> I plan to start on Sunday & it would be Grreat to

> also find someone else who is just starting.

> I did BFL last Jan for the full 12 weeks &

> lost 28 lbs. I have since March put about 20

> lbs back on I had the hardest time doing

> a 2nd challenge & kept giving up. I finally

> realize that if I want to be happy with myself

> I need to stay with BFL for life & not just

> for 3 months.

> Looking forward to finding me a BFL buddy.

> S.N.

[Guest guest]

I think we've all been there, myself pretty recently. I am just back

on the wagon 100% last week. I had a two week vacation which I

allowed myself and then pretty soon it was 3 weeks and then 4 and

then 5 and then the jeans were too tight and then I was

irritable...and finally I decided to be accountable again too!!

I think it's a good idea to have a transition week. Works for me

anyway. Each day I add one more goal (meal or workout) to my goals

and by the end of the week I'm gung ho and ready to hit it hard!

" Then again, success breeds success " I LOVE THIS QUOTE!!

Colleen

PS Welcome Back!

> Hi everyone,

> It's been a long time since I've posted here. All kinds of new

people

> around - welcome! I've been lurking on and off, reluctant to say

much

> of anything. Why? I fell hard off the BFL wagon. Heck I fell hard

> off the being remotely healthy wagon. I'm back up to close to 200

> pounds - none of my (new) clothes fit, and I have gotten rid of

most

> of my " fat " clothes. I have no energy, I feel irritable and

bloated,

> my depression has kicked in with a vengeance.

>

> I finally said enough is enough. Yes, I know I've said that before,

> and I've posted it here before. That's why I was reluctant to

> publicly say it again. But I NEED the accountability. I need the

> support. So I'm saying it again. Starting over TODAY - NOW from

> square one.

>

> I'm using this week as a bit of a transition week. I am doing

weights

> MWF, but they are fairly light, whole body workouts. I am hoping to

> try to avoid some of the massive pain that comes every time I start

> over. Next week I will hit it hard, per the program. Cardio this

week

> (TThS) will be 30 minutes of moderate intensity. Next week - on to

> HIIT plus 10 minutes moderate.

>

> For food I am eating my six meals. I am shooting for protein and

> carbs in every meal, fruit twice a day and tons of veggies. Less

> caffeine and more water. I am going to focus on portion size more

> this time around. I have a tendency to let that get away from me,

and

> my portions start to mysteriously grow.

>

> So today I did a light, full body workout. It felt good. I've eaten

> three meals so far, all according to plan, with three more to go.

> I've had about four cups of coffe, which is a bit more than I'm

> shooting for, and lots of water. (I've also burned some extra

> calories running downstairs to the bathroom and back upstairs to my

> office!)

>

> I am noticing that as my health and health routines go, so goes the

> rest of my life. As I noted above, I've been struggling mightily

with

> depression. What are the most effective tools I've found for

dealing

> with it? Getting enough sleep - eating right - exercising. Hmmm.

> Imagine that. Being on track with my health seems to make it easier

> for me to stay on track with work, school and the house. I know

part

> of that is my all or nothing personality - when I'm doing it, I'm

> doing it all the way. ;-) Then again, success breeds success. I

feel

> good about myself and thus more motivated to accomplish other

things.

>

> Thanks for listening (reading). There are so many people here and

on

> the other BFL boards I frequent who are a huge source of

inspiration

> to me. Thank you for that!

>

> Redondo

[Guest guest]

I tried to find your pics... did you post them at the group, or another

site?

Back Again

The only time I have been reasonably successful on BFL was when I was

a part of this board about a year and a half ago. As part of the

process I posted pics this morning and my measurements are as follows.

Hips – 41 ½ "

Abdomen – Big – 32 ½ "

Abdomen – Belly Button – 29 ½ "

Thigh – 25 "

Chest – 30 "

Bust – 34 "

Bicep – 12 "

Body fat – Uncle Chucks (average of method 2 and 3) 32.8%

It is good to be back.

Danna

[Guest guest]

Lydia,

I posted my pics under " dj " . I posted them here with this group.

Thanks for looking... It somehow makes things more official..:-)...

They are kinda dork though. My husband and son are gone on a boy

scout camp out, so I had to take the pictures in the mirror... OH

WELL. Thanks for the support.

Danna

> I tried to find your pics... did you post them at the group, or

another

> site?

>

> Back Again

>

> The only time I have been reasonably successful on BFL was when I

was

> a part of this board about a year and a half ago. As part of the

> process I posted pics this morning and my measurements are as

follows.

>

> Hips – 41 ½ "

> Abdomen – Big – 32 ½ "

> Abdomen – Belly Button – 29 ½ "

> Thigh – 25 "

> Chest – 30 "

> Bust – 34 "

> Bicep – 12 "

>

> Body fat – Uncle Chucks (average of method 2 and 3) 32.8%

>

> It is good to be back.

> Danna

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hey, whatever works, eh? I think they're clever, actually!

Back Again

>

> The only time I have been reasonably successful on BFL was when I

was

> a part of this board about a year and a half ago. As part of the

> process I posted pics this morning and my measurements are as

follows.

>

> Hips – 41 ½ "

> Abdomen – Big – 32 ½ "

> Abdomen – Belly Button – 29 ½ "

> Thigh – 25 "

> Chest – 30 "

> Bust – 34 "

> Bicep – 12 "

>

> Body fat – Uncle Chucks (average of method 2 and 3) 32.8%

>

> It is good to be back.

> Danna

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dora,

Just finished your second book, " I Danced " ! It was as good as the

first! ( " Journey Out of Silence " ) I just love the way you write,

and the stories are so personal and inspiring! I used a quote from

you in my sign language class for tomorrow!

I have a " hot seat " activity that I ask my intermediate students to

do. I toss them an ape, affectionately named " Hot Seat " . Whoever

catches the ape has to sit at the front of the class. I then play a

tape that I have pre-recorded with 2-3 sentences on it. Each time

the topic, vocabulary, etc., is different. I recited, " Dora Weber,

in her book " Journey Out of Silence " stated, " I had loved and

listened to music all my hearing years so I did carry many songs in

my heart while I was deaf. Often I would wake up with one in mymind

and it would remain with me for days. One of those times, it

was, " It is No Secret, " that played over and over. " Sometimes my

students " choke " -- grin -- and sometimes they do really well.

Everyone's personality handles pressure differently! Anyway, since I

saw your post it reminded me to tell you how much I've enjoyed your

books!

Portis

Frederick, MD

[Guest guest]

Hi.

Your Daughter is Normal. Most kid's run a pattern with snapping around a

flare. They feel the pain but do not want to be in pain. They have a defense

of putting the pain into actions or snapping.

I would just sit down with all of the kid's and explain what is going

on. 1 the kid's do not mean what they say. It is like when we are in pain and

we don't need the pain at that time. lolol is 19 and still will snap

or get those Mood swings. Some I let slide by but other times I will Snap

back at her. At the age of your daughter I would let her know you do not want

this to become a Habit. As it also is embaressing at times if in public. But

also she has Siblings which means she is showing a Role and they may take it as

the way they should be. Sit her down and explain that she is also a Role

model for the younger kid's.

The not taking meds well. I have to say sit and talk with her if a Flare

starts up she has to take the meds. You want her to take the meds and not

flush them. See 's Meds wasn't working either way so she just stopped

meds all together. Unless she has a Flare she made the promise to me so that

has worked out good.

Now another thing which could be going on is the Image. She doesn't want

to be Different.

But also she is getting in to that age of being her own person as well.

Allow her to make some choices BUT be clear you have the last say on it. Be Firm

on it to. Kid's being normal will Push a Parent to see how far they can push

them. Once they see they can't push far then they will stop and go to

something else.

Being a Parent is tough. Remember you have more than 1 child and you have

to be Fair.

Which a child can do this on you quickly. Well you let so and so do it. Well

then the child sees it as not being fair. So watch for this.

As matured she was allowed to take her Treatment in her hands

and say what she wanted. If I seen it wasn't a right choice I talked with her.

Then we met in the middle.

Allowing her more and more choice taking.

You have a tough Job on your hands. But up and foremost sweetie. Be

Honest with all the kid's. Be Fair. Be Firm. Always say I love you and give

them

all huggies. Even if they claim they are to old do it anyway lolol. Then

Smile and say Thank you :-).

Robbin

[Guest guest]

My daughter was 8 when dx with arthritis and when she was 9 or 10 she also

decided

to not take meds. It was a hard time for everyone. I let her stay off the meds

until things got bad then she was okay with going back on. However, this time

she makes more decisions about her health. Things are better now. (at least when

it comes to the arthritis) She feels more in control. I think that is a BIG

issue for kids as they get older. I still make the ultimate decisions but I make

sure that Elaney gets to choose when it is appropriate. Hope this

helps.--- & Elaney(12 poly)

kklmn <kleeman3@...> wrote:

Hi all, It has been many years since I have read the posts in this

group. The words of wisdom here helped me so much, I am back again

for some help.

my daughter Casey has had JRA since she was 18 months old and she is

8 years old now. When she was first diagnosed, she went through what

most of your chilren did, testing...testing....testing. She has been

on various meds and have a great doc here in the chicago area. We

are entering a phase where a few things are happeneing that concern

me and I am looking for any words of wisdom from those of you kind

enough to shre.

First, she has had a flare up again. i know she tends to get them

in the fall. Previously I have attributed them to the school year

and how tired she gets but i was wondering if you all see it have a

definite routine. her poor knee is so achey and she insisted on

going to gymnastics today. i couldn;t say no but she hurt herself

because her leg gave out on her. It really breaks my heart, and when

i say no she fights me on it. I have refused to let her take ice

skating because I cannot handle the idea of her falling on her

knees that much ( and it is NOT cool, I was told, to wear knee

pads...lol).

Second, before she has a flare up, we see a denfite change of

personality. She becomes like a wounded animal-- angry, snaps at

others and internalizes much of her pain thus becoming very anxious.

We are trying to locate a therapist who deals with chronic pain to

help us with some coping straties. It is not fair to my two younger

children to experience the roller coster too. Any stratigies anyone

have? For the most part, this is a calm, kind, funny, friendly girl

but another side of her comes out right before the flare and

continues throughout until we get the inflammation under control. I

know she is in pain and I want to try ot help her handle it better.

Third, she is refusing to take her medicine. She does not want to

be different and I tell her to take her meds and she says Ok, but

then she doesn't. unless I stand there and literally watch her

swallow, she will try to get by without taking it, especially if she

feels good at that particulr moment. Any advice? I took her to our

regualr ped. to talk with her about the importance of knowing her

pain, identifying the issues and of course the importance of taking

medicine.

Anyway, i feel like we are entering a new pahse of this. she is

older, knows what is going on and knows we are asking for her to

understand her disease a bit.i also think she is not diagnosed

correctly as it was only in her knees for a while and now she is

complaining that her wrists,ankles,back, and bottoms of her feet

hurt as well.

Thanks for reading my vent here, any ideas?

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[Guest guest]

Great to hear that you are on the upswing, Alan. Glad you checked in! Donnambwebman <mbwebman@...> wrote: Hello Everyone,Well the forced compression procedure was done successfully. I'm nowhovering at 125 degrees with assistance and 115 on my own. Theswelling is starting to go back down and so is the pain. I'll bevisiting more often again now. I have to go ice again so see you alllater.Happy New Year to All,Alan

B. __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Great news, Alan - keep that ice coming as needed, and I hope you

maintain this and improve quickly.

Judy

>

> Hello Everyone,

>

> Well the forced compression procedure was done successfully. I'm now

> hovering at 125 degrees with assistance and 115 on my own. The

> swelling is starting to go back down and so is the pain. I'll be

> visiting more often again now. I have to go ice again so see you all

> later.

>

> Happy New Year to All,

>

> Alan B.

>

[Guest guest]

that's GREAT news, Alan! Happy New Year!

Hugs,Lindy LouRight THR 1/22/2007

Hello Everyone,Well the forced compression procedure was done successfully. I'm nowhovering at 125 degrees with assistance and 115 on my own. Theswelling is starting to go back down and so is the pain. I'll bevisiting more often again now. I have to go ice again so see you alllater.Happy New Year to All,Alan B.

[Guest guest]

Hi Lindy Lou,

Thanks, I needed that hug. I got the official measurments yesterday

that they will be sending to the Surgeon. Left Knee 124-degrees

active, 129-degrees flex & 0 degrees extension. Right Knee 127

active, 131-degrees passive felx and -2 degrees flex. So I'm getting

there. With any luck I can go back to work in 2-weeks. Happy New

Year to all.

Alan B.

>

> that's GREAT news, Alan! Happy New Year!

> Hugs,

> Lindy Lou

> Right THR 1/22/2007

>

> Hello Everyone,

> Well the forced compression procedure was done successfully. I'm now

> hovering at 125 degrees with assistance and 115 on my own. The

> swelling is starting to go back down and so is the pain. I'll be

> visiting more often again now. I have to go ice again so see you all

> later.

> Happy New Year to All,

> Alan B.

>

[Guest guest]

Congratulations Alan ... I've watched a lady in therapy struggle with her knee replacement and attaining that degree is quite a feat!In Beauty, JackieNo banners. No pop-ups. No kidding.Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com

[Guest guest]

Hi Alan, I'm glad everything working out for you I wish you a Happy New :-) Susiembwebman <mbwebman@...> wrote: Hi Lindy Lou,Thanks, I needed that hug. I got the official measurments yesterdaythat

they will be sending to the Surgeon. Left Knee 124-degreesactive, 129-degrees flex & 0 degrees extension. Right Knee 127active, 131-degrees passive felx and -2 degrees flex. So I'm gettingthere. With any luck I can go back to work in 2-weeks. Happy NewYear to all.Alan B.>> that's GREAT news, Alan! Happy New Year!> Hugs,> Lindy Lou> Right THR 1/22/2007> > Hello Everyone,> Well the forced compression procedure was done successfully. I'm now> hovering at 125 degrees with assistance and 115 on my own. The> swelling is starting to go back down and so is the pain. I'll be> visiting more often again now. I have to go ice again so see you all> later.> Happy New Year to

All,> Alan B.>