Chatterbox

[Mad Cow]

Decided we (as in I) needed a posey where we could just do general chitter chatter, just because I wanted to say........It's bloody freezing here at the moment, wouldn't be surprised if it is snowing up the Mountain. So I am going to light my fire Have a cup of tea, and then madly catch up on housework (as you will all know by now........I never catch up!!!!!)

[Mad Cow]

:police: OK, this is going to be the thread I post my dribble, much easier for you to remove me

I am struggling major time. I know the rules off by heart, but my head just won't go there. I think I need to see a shrink . (just wanted to use that one, looks like a head case to me ) I know I can do this........... So much for promises made and declarations vowed. At this rate I'll never be able fit to the dress I bought to wear to the wedding in Fiji.
What the eff is wrong with me??? Especially after meeting all you inspirational women last week. And seeing SkinnyDog get her recognition. I want that!!!! She looks fantastic.
Am I bored? With the cows dry so early this year I have very little to do..........and so I do very little Perhaps I need a job! Very hard to find one that fits in with our farming lifestyle in such  little place. And one that lets me have the flexibility I want, lol.  I feel like I'm in a bad space and I just can't keep waiting for it to pass. Where has all the motivation gone.........did you girls hog it for yourselves.

Perhaps I NEED to be going to class, the fact that there's nothing around here doesn't help. I think I will join up with the weighinonline thingy when it starts. I need some accountability.

Sorry guys, whining over. It's a whole new day.

[mollykate]

You know Mad Cow (I'm sorry but I just love calling you that - cracks me up everytime  ;D) you look pretty fantastic too  I think joining online is a great idea for you - and maybe me too. I know I have a meeting just up the road but the timing is a bit tight!
Take up a hobby - maybe that will help and be kind to yourself. Beating yourself up won't shift the weight (not that theres actually any to shift!!!!) and will just make you feel like crap. Take up gardening or sewing or knitting or something. Anything to occupy your mind (cos that's where the problem is). You'll do it - you know you can 

[Woodpecker]

Hello girls,
Woodpecker here...still need to get around to changing things but Rome wasnt built in a day they tell me!  Have been absolutely flat out at work, no time even for a sneak peek on here....and have to load this new site onto the work computer too!  Shall have to wait for a quiet time...but doesnt look like it is going to happen in the near future....all or nothing my job I tell you.
There seems so much to read on teh various things and gets a bit confusing (not to mention time consuming...but less time to think about food I guess)  so I am pleased to see you start chatterbox Sue...great idea....well done.  You are really a lovely woman, you have achieved miracles with your weight, you look absolutely stunning so dont be too hard on yourself....keep up the skipping and you will get there.....I am not saying it is okay to go off the rails....NO MORE!!!  :police: :police: Otherwise I am going to have no option but to demand that you confess all that you eat every day!!! and how would that be for accountability....please read above in the playful tone in which it is intended!!! (being the assertive chicken and all!)
I am feeling rather inspired and have been sooooooooooo very good  you would be proud.  I have even gone back to tracking...how angelic is that??? (Humble is not my middle name)...but today the nurse manager had muffins for afternoon tea...and I ABSTAINED!!!!!
But came home and devoured my 5 o clock toast with peanut butter and mashed banana...oh how delightful!!! I just love this diet so much when I am good and on track....I have decided to really bite the bullet and get back to where I was last year when I lost those 11 kilos!!! No alcohol for the month of June and NO CHIPS AT ALL!!!!  So far so good!
My new motto is  "let go of perfectionism" .....got to start letting a few things go and stop sweating the small stuff!  and after reading that book HAPPINESS IS AN INSIDE JOB I have discovered that striving for perfectionism (which i probably do unconsciously a lot of the time) can lead to lots of stress and unhappiness etc...so watch this space for the new me!! tee hee.... :o :o
MK (seems so impersonal) but you know who you are..... good girl for stepping out of your comfort zone...well done and keep up the good work...!!!Hope you have a great time tonight....when does your walking bus start?
Oh yes, I walked for 20 minutes last night at 6kms/hr.  Walked 2kms and burnt 94 calories...whatever that means, but it said so on the treadmill....back is feeling buggered today, but may go and do a few sit ups to get rid of the serious MIDDLE aged spread!!! May even do a few skips!!!!  :D :D after a wee!

Welcome to all the new people....may this board go from strength to strength!  And a special hello to all the original gang, I feel like I am missing you all madly!!

Anyway, going to join my hub in front of the fire for a short time...work up some motivation for exercise

I do like all the new smileys...thanks admin for a great job!

http://[b]Keep kissin!!![/b]

[Mad Cow]

Flattery will get you everywhere girl.
You must be happy work is busy.........you were complaining that it had been really quiet.
And a snuggle in front of the fire......................you two are just too sweet.

I too have had a perfect day so far. That bit of unloading this morning must have been what I needed. Didn't get onto the wind trainer tonight, but it is all set up and rearing to go. Just needs me on it and have to add this one, just 'cos I love it .

Keep up the good work, just think you'll be able to celebrate the boy's (I've forgotten which one, and am being the new PC me on here and not mentioning names) birthday, guilt free.
Cool to see this board is working (hopefully) as Carolyn wanted it to.
 

[Mad Cow]

In for my general chatter. Had a WOF day today. Smear , flu jab , got B1 vitamins, they are supposed to keep mozzies at bay, pill to keep TTOM at bay (don't need that on holiday), And tomorrow it's off to have everthing waxed or my feathers plucked as Mad Bull would call it Trying hard to look like this but end up looking much more like this . I am getting to love these new smilies, could just post in them and not write anything.

Has been blimin' freezing here today. Mountain is hiding behind Snow clouds, will post a photo when it finally shows itself..................it will be stunning. Can't wait till this time next week when I will lolling on the beach in temperatures of 28 degrees. I'll have a cocktail for you all

[Mad Cow]

And now I'm just posting a post to see if once I hit the 30 post mark I stop being a Newbie, not that I mind being a newbie, makes me feel young


and I love how you can use as many smilies as you like and it doesn't growl at you, telling you that you have exceeded the limit. :o

[scottydog]

MC - I think you are living up to your Mad Cow label 

Love the beasties crawling across your post!!

[admin]

And now I'm just posting a post to see if once I hit the 30 post mark I stop being a Newbie, not that I mind being a newbie, makes me feel young

Just for your info, the rankings are:

Name	Required Posts
Newbie	0
Jr. Member	50
Full Member	100
Sr. Member	250
Hero Member	500

[Daisy]

Hello everyone

Just checking in to say hope everyone has a lovely weekend

Its cold but a lovely day in Auckland.

Going out for drinks after work tonight.  We usually have drinks here but decided a different venue might be good. (hanging out for a drink!!!)

Hoping to have a quiet weekend.  Will watch the rugby tomorrow night in the comfort of my own home.  I want to get organised on some lunches for work next week.

Going to friends for lunch on Sunday.  They have a brown labador puppy who I haven't met yet, so looking forward to that.

Have fun

[mollykate]

Hello everyone

I've been flat out today and this is the first chance I've had to sit down  It was my first day for the walking school bus and it went really well. My pair are really keen to walk everyday so they can do that and I can start work a bit earlier which works out well as I'm really busy at the moment (spending too much time on here  ) I've had wardrobe designers and builders and 2 year old twins (belong to the builder) and grandmothers (belong to the twins) over at my place this morning and now I'm ready for a wee rest 

We are away for the weekend in Kerikeri so have to do a bit of packing, go to the post office to post all the trade Me stuff I've sold and then walk up to school for the bus home - not quite sure when I'm going to get that rest I'm after  Might have to sneak in a cup of tea somewhere  Dinner will be MacDonalds in Whangarei but I will be good and have a healthy choice deli roll  I've been really good this week and don't want to spoil it just because I'm away from home.

So, that's all from me, have a great weekend all.

BTW I love the new avatar WP and Scotty. I thought about changing mine but it just feels too right for me 

Take care
MK

[Mad Cow]

Thanks admin, hells bells, how long will it take to become a Hero member. And how many people will you annoy along the way

What's with everyone and puppies, is it the season for them. I love labs though Daisy. They are my favourites.

Crack up at the entourage that comes with getting a builder in Auckland

Had nearly forgotten about the rugby, was going to get the kids for tea tonight but might make it tomorrow night then we can watch the rugby.
And the new avatars (I always want to call them aviaters) are so cool, and every now and again I think MK's little fellow is doing wees is that just me

[scottydog]

Hi All,

Was actually just posting this in the 'Isn't it funny...' thread but that's supposed to be about weight loss so have jumped back over here as am not going to mention the 'w-l' thing!

molly-k - let's do a Friday Frolic (does that sound rude??) sometime soon - I'll e-mail you about it next week  Hope you have a good trip away and a bit of a rest after your busy day. Well done on the planning ahead for eating at McDs - I have one of those rolls if I end up under the Golden Arches.

Mad Cow - if you happen to be in the area - please join us!!! Oh no - you'll be too busy having cocktails on the beach in Fiji  - Lucky Cow, not Mad Cow!!

How was your dip and strip  today - smooth as a baby's bum all over? When do you fly out?? You better get posting madly before you go or someone will get to be a Junior Member before you do!

  Congratulations.... to everyone who tried the instructions to get moving, colourful text - certified computer geeks  all of you!!

Woodie - think your stray /glow was probably caused by not having the move and /move instructions as the very first and last instructions. Anything outside those instructions will just get left behind!

Hope everyone has a great, relaxing weekend. Am off to see the Indiana Jones movie tonight and the Priscilla, Queen of the Desert musical on Sunday (special treat for my mum's b'day). Other than that it will be a million jobs at home (so will be very glad to sneak out for a  with Daisy & Jackie tomorrow)

What a great week we've had on the new board - thanks admin 

SD
xox

[admin]

What a great week we've had on the new board - thanks admin 

See, I just _knew_ you girls would be ok with the new forum once you gave it a go! 

[Mad Cow]

You were right.  :o I think it's the all the new toys Maybe we have a bit of testosterone floating around.

Skinnydog, dip and strip went well, will see if it has any effect on the scales tomorrow morning I know I always say that...............I am boring

We fly up to Auckland Tuesday afternoon and then out to Fiji early Wedensday morning.
We were going to try and see Priscilla on our way home. Sun 22nd, as we have to stop over in Auckland again (long story) but think we arrive back too late (do you know what time the show starts?) might be too knackered, and when I thought about it, I didn't have time to order tickets and get them posted. But may see how it goes anyway. Could even look at going Tuesday night I spos, but wouldn't want to sleep in Wed morning and miss my flight [/color]