Best thing/worse thing and what did you learn today? (Part 3

Go ahead, Betty! lol

Decided to go 2 for 2 today and wear a skirt! I can no longer deny my own cuteness-I suggest everyone do the same-lol

Best thing yesterday: I got all 40 my tomatoes planted! Now on to the peppers and eggplant and getting the poles in the ground next to the tomatoes.

Worst thing: Measuring wrong for the weed barrier and creating double work for myself oh, and finding asparagus beetle larvae on the ferns.

Learned: I relied on John for a lot of 'guy' stuff but things are slowly coming back to me. I need to reaquaint myself with the toolbox and the shed!

Best thing for today might just be how cute I am! Thanks Tropi.

Your just..tooo cute bluekat76..lol..amazing when you think of it, just how capable we are...joke in my family and circle of friends is that if any of the men need tools, go see 'Betty' she's got more than most men lol..and I use them..

That's a lot of tomatoe plants..you sell the crop - correct?

what will you have to do to get rid of the larvae???? spray???? Hope your day is going well...sending a smile...

oooops no image..but I am sending you one...lol

best thing today is that I'm getting my treadmill delivered

worst thing is it's raining so lets hope the freight company will at least put it inside the garage.

lol and I haven't learned anything yet so I'll get back to with that one


Yesterday's...


Best thing was getting to go to Barnes and Noble and spend hours browsing

worst thing was the rain

what I learned was that I love Paul Robeson tomatoes!

At my age, it's too late for "cute". I'll settle for "OK".....but I was there one time and I do remember it. And, yep, it was a fun time, so enjoy.

Best thing for the weekend: enjoyed a lighted boat parade with my son and other friends, got most of the mulch laid in the back yard, will finish today, AND had a nice visit from a friend whom I had not seen in almost a year because she had wintered in the south.

The weekend was pretty good, so there were no worst things, but his morning at 8 a.m. I had to have blood work done at the local clinic since I needed a complete physical, also had to have an ultrasound on thyroid, and the worst part is that I hate needles, but did manage to survive! Whew, glad that is over.

What I learned: I can survive no food or drink from midnight till 8 a.m., but barely.

I enjoy your posts, and your words of wisdom. By the grace of God this computer is working this morning. New one should be here this week.....would be hard for me to do without for very long.
I love hearing about your days, your yards, your families and your thoughts on things. I will get used to being alone eventually I know, (my husband died about a month ago) but in the meantime, keep me entertained...OK??

I will spray Pyrethrin on the larvae - I am organic around here. I was thinking about flaming them but the fence is a little too close for comfort. Gotta do stuff around here so I can go out tonight. I was sucked in by You Tube for a little too long!

Hi Sherran - you will love this thread! Welcome.

Hi Betty. I've never been a dieter and up until I had kids, I had no problems with weight. Having two kids (where I hardly gained any weight!), my thyroid go out of wack after baby #2 and GAD meds (general anxiety disorder) added about 60 lbs to my weight of 150. I am a firm believer in NOT dieting! I've never been an overeater - just an eater of things not so good for you. I also refuse to give up things I love. For me, it needed to come from moderation and exercise.

So with that in mind, I knew I needed to do something different. When I first started, I just watched what I ate: instead of eggs and bacon and a biscuit for breakfast, I ate either some fresh fruit, a yogurt - things along that line. I'd eat a salad for lunch. I'm lucky in that here at work, we have a great cafeteria with a nice salad bar. For dinner, I'd just eat whatever we were fixing - nothing special. The big difference is I walked 2 miles a day. I've slacked off the last month so I've got to get back on the wagon and start my walking again. I was walking w/ my DH but he strolls and I "walk". I was leaving him in the dust. He has lost 21 lbs but has hit a block and has to get going again too. The first few weeks I'm sure I lost water weight. I'm just so happy to have my pants lose! At my heaviest (5 yrs ago), I was a 22/24. After changing meds, I went down considerably. I then wanted to try running 2 yrs ago. I started eating food like I was running all the time - but I wasn't - so I packed 25 lbs back on and shot back to a sz 20. I guess the good thing is unless I really overeat, I don't gain weight - I just don't lose it either. Exercise and eating moderately is what works for me. I just want it all to fall off instantly though!

hmmmm...exercise...I'm always on the go but the doctor says that's routine for me so my body doesn't react..would have to do something completely out of my norm...I really don't have a weight problem..I have a height problem..rather than 5' if I was 5.5' or taller I'd be just fine..wonder what they can do with that problem..today has been a wonderful 'light' day for all of us..you can tell by our posts that we're giddy..must be the sunshine in our lives...lol... Sher..if you want to be entertained, then you are on the right thread..right everyone...

lol I'd have to be 7ft tall...

Sharon, so sorry about losing your DH, have lost mine too about two years ago and miss him terribly, find it very hard to get used to being alone.

I have never been on a diet either but have too watch what I eat now since I am not as busy with family as I used to be. Always skied and golfed. When young and 'cute' about half a century ago, my weight around 110 lbs now it is 115 I am 5'5 so I guess that is ok.

Learned today to pay attention when driving from point A to point B so I won't get lost some where in the boondocks.

Best thing so far is a beautiful spring day with only sunshine, a cool breeze and no humidity, does not happen very often this time of year in New England

Maria, you must be skin and bones??? When I married I was 92 lbs. but that was because I had kidney failure and was in hospital for many months...stayed that way really until I had kidney operation in my late 30's...funny, it was when they first started to use animal parts..now that sounds crazy...but I had a choice of synthetic valves or that of a pig..Dr. told me that synthetic would last longer - easier to reject though..the other would get me 20 + years so I opted for that...and that's when I started my weight game..the truth and nothing but the truth..think they use many different valves/veins etc.... when you might not make it..anything is worth a try..my kidney doctor was called Doctor Doctor..remember going to see another for update and he asked me what my Doctor's name was and I said 'Doctor' and he said no what is your Doctor's name and I said Doctor..finally I took out the documents to show him..he worked out of Oshawa hospital..he was one of the best kidney surgeons in his time..they came in the night before I had surgery and he described where they'd have to cut..down the back and across..when I woke, they had cut me below the stomach from side to side...no scars BUT mega pain for many years..think they must have bent me in half...just a little history..now you can tell I'm bored here at work because I'm just gabbing/gabbing and telling you things you'd probably not want to hear (lol)..oh well..it's lunch time..I'm off for awhile..and thank you each and every one of you for making my day as well..

How fun!!! This thread is just what I needed!! And Maria, thanks, good to know that I am not alone in dreading to come into an empty house.

Weight: I think the more active we are, the less we have to worry about it. So maybe gardening is good for all of us. Sunshine certainly is!! And flowers blooming.....I have these gorgeous red daylilies blooming right now and just have to walk outside a dozen times a day to look at them. Some are old, have had for 20+ years, but one is new, just given to me a month ago when my husband died....and it is already in bloom!!! I thought I was seeing things when I spotted it this morning. And when I walk around looking at the blooms, I just have to stop and pull even the tiniest weed, so that keeps me at least moving, bending anyway.
The older I get the more I believe that beauty comes from inside, the smiles on our faces, the way we treat others, the sincerity of our words.
I like to look good too, but don't have a weight problem, just a wrinkle problem.....but then I have earned all those wrinkles, so think I will keep them. I have a grandson who will be here on Thursday for a week, he is not quite 3 yet, and a real treasure. BTW, my children are very tall, dark haired and dark eyed like their dad was, and I am 5' 2", blond and blue eyed. My little grandson looks exactly like me, though neither of my children did. My son says he acts like me, too, and I am not sure if that is good or bad. Anyway, it is a real treat for me.
Think I will go visit with my red daylilies now for awhile, you all have a beautiful day, in spite of the rain some of you are getting! Send it this way, I need it!

No, I am not skin an bones, just old age folds, lol. I also had loads of problems with my kidneys when young, very, very painful., I was told never to take a bath just a shower, baths may cause the infections
Later it was dicovered I have four of them each having two urethras. Knock on wood, have not had a problem with them for many years.
I am also a cancer survivor, talk about weightloss, all the way down to 93 lbs now that was skin and bones.

Alright, ladies, you are supposed to be forgetting the weight stuff and remembering you are beautiful today-inside/outside, both, whatever! I am trying not to make the two a symbiotic relationship in my mind, and I feel much better that way. I want to exercise to "tone up", and increase energy (well, maybe I don't need that)--but not to lose weight. :)

Tropi, sweetie, are you telling us you are hyper??? I think that's a good thing.....hyper people rarely gain weight. And yep, I'm one of them, but do need to tone as well.
Have a good day, little cute one (with a BIG personality that just shines through your words!)

Hi Betty and everyone,
The first Best-Meeting Betty and talking with her viaDmail, Thanks you for your support and ever encouraging words and as always sharing your love and wisdom.
I believe that out of every bad -there is some sort of good. Worst -I had a long talk with the young girl who is staying with me. We ended in tears and i had to go and take things out on my weeds! She is still with me (going on 3 weeks) -I was in tears for the fact that her parents have abandoned her. She is in a very emotional state of mind and I worry about her when i am not there. She was in tears at the fact that I will remain on her side. We have come to a decision that she needs some counceling and has agreed to call - Also, she has begun searching for a job-Those are the postive moves, I just pray that she will follow through with the councelor.
What I have learned, relearned-each day starts anew, there is hope for making the right decisions and giving good guidence for those in need, spreading this is free and easy,accepting it easy for some and not so easy for others. We resumed our talk and ended with a hug more tears and a heavy sigh -Tomorrow with a little hope will be brighter.

And lastly another best-Betty i got the courage to come and be a part of this great thread. You all are wonderful people and I have been enjoying your days for a long time. I will continue to enjoy talking with each of you.
Judy

Hi Judy, welcome!

Just wanted to make a comment about the person contacting the counselor-she may not follow through, but it doesn't mean she doesn't think she needs to go necessarily. It might take you scheduling the appointment-or helping her, but most people follow through after that when they are supported. I'm a social worker-see this all the time. It will take patience, but once people start to see a counselor, therapist, etc.-they like it. She can also make suggestions as to what type of person she'd like to work with, and that may also help-for instance-"I like someone with a sense of humor". Good luck and you are doing something important by helping this person-very beautiful :)

Judy, I am so pleased that you've dropped in...you are sure to feel the affection all have for each other..a great support system..a great friendship meeting ground...

Last time we spoke you thought she might be going back to her parents....know the two of you have bonded and it will be hard for her to trust herself again in the care of her parents..you've such a lovely family and it's probably the love she sees within the home that gives her hope and willingness to take your suggestion that she sees a counsellor..

How is Sabrina/Breenie, Julia and Jacob adapting to having another in the household? Bet they can see her emotional state and are willing to share Mom and Dad...with summer coming, will their be additional employment opportunities in the area? Hope so..feeling independent might give her moral a boost..you are correct..tomorrow is another day, a day in which she will heal in your and Steve's care! Although it was traumatic for you, am sure it was a 'best of the day' feeling...

Tropicanna...a social worker...how wonderful..although it must be stressful and eventful bet you have such a sense of accomplishment when you get home at night...

Best: stopped upchucking after around 11 AM... Sure it will happen again until this is resolved.
Worst: Still looks like gall baldder and surgery. I see a surgeon midday tomorrow.
Learned: Friends care and support you even when doctors do not.

And I hope those who have Tropicanna as a case worker know how fortunate they are to have her.

Good evening everyone...

Best thing that happened to me was ready all the positive posts on this thread..the friendship that is developing..made my day!

Worse thing that happened...not really worse..I offered to put the Eulogy I wrote on behalf of Roger on a thread in hopes it might give guidance and it brought home a lot of memories...

What I learnt is that no matter how many years have gone by since the loss of a loved one, and I'm sure it goes for those who are divorced or estranged...you never forget the feelings you've gone through..the emotions are so strong..it's like yesterday...so, guess I'd better forget about forgetting..right lol...

There is no way I can say how wonderful you all are..and remember, in the mirror, pat yourselves on the back and please do see your beauty!!!

I know that was so hard for you to do, Betty....but my thanks to you. It was a beautiful eulogy, and I know your memories are happy ones.
Smile now, and look in your own mirror!!!!

Hi y'all!
Well, I haven't posted in a few days, but that certainly doesn't mean I've forgotten about y'all ... nor does it mean that there's been nothing good in my life worth posting. I'm not going to name each day that I've missed but will say this. Over the past few days, I've had soooo many wonderful things happen involving DG friends. :) I received some special Dmails that * really * made my day. I have been blessed by so many who are my friends and who call me friend. It's just mind boggling to have people I've never met mean so much to me. Thank each of you for being a part of my life. :)

Another good thing that happened is my DH is building tomato cages for my maters. :-) He's such a sweetheart.

I guess the worse thing is we still haven't had any rain. I know y'all are tired of me talking about this and are probably saying ... "oh no ... not that * again * but we are getting desperate, so y'all please pray for rain for the south.

Also, I saw some hurtful words pass through some DG members which distressed me. I just hate comflict.

Hmmm, as for what I've learned ... well, I'm learning stuff all the time! LOL I learned how * not * to kill my lemon verbena. I've been studying about environmentally friendly soaps and how to be resourseful with my water ... and well, there's just soooo much I learn here at DG all the time. :) Most of all, though, I've learned that I have a wonderful bunch of friends. :)

The best thing about my day today was a long, happy phone conversation with my friend who moved to Delaware. Hearing her voice was like she never left. It put me in a fabulous mood. We laughed a lot! I miss her very much.

Worst thing...when I look in the mirror I see that I still have reddish marks in a few places on my forehead and cheeks from those darned little bugs. It's five days later. They should be gone. At least they don't itch anymore.

What I learned is that there is a secret weapon against those little flying Nazis! It's fabric softener sheets! Two different people have told me that they tuck one into a shirt pocket or into their collar, and the bugs keep their distance. Also, a different person said that May is the worst month for them. So maybe I won't even have to test the "secret" until next year!

evening all,

garden girl, i was going to ask you what you were doing to diet im going to try that

welcome judy

sharran, thoughts are with you,were all here for you

betty, oh wow that was a tick story omg im just itching, glad everything came out ok
that spider was just a black garden spider im ok i kept putting peroxide on it its just a small red spot, well i knew i couldnt just sit and relax i got the bug so i went to home depot
i was good only flowers and tiki torch's lol well off to bed have a wonderful evening.

tropicanna, that was food for thought thank you im going to put it to work tomorrow

nap, omg flying nazis lol,im going to be giggling all night hope you do get rid of them

101 welcome back, what kind of tomatoe cage are you building

well off to bed have a good evening all liz

lizrainey
Here's a pic of my mater cages. My DH ... and I do mean Darling is building them for me. :)

Okay, here's another view.

Last view ... promise!

hellloooooo... or should i say coooeeeee.


glad your feeling better nap.....

Hiya betty, sorry about getting on my 'soapbox' lol its just .... well i think i said it all.

well busy day today with work. still have the same bullies at work but im letting their poison stay with them and not letting them use me as a dumping ground!!

stay away from the nasty words... you will find them where ever you go.. just shoo them away like annoying nats.....lol

best thing? hmmmm got my walk in after work...
worst thing? getting cranky for no reason...... must be hormones! lol

what i learned today? ive learned ( and had it confirmed on this thread) that i am NOT over weight... I'm just undertall!!
Of course i would have to be 15' tall......waaaaaaahahahahahahah

BUT I'M GORGEOUS!!!!! How was that? *giggle*

i am so sorry that i have missed this thread but its all daves fault. this new format is dring me crazy LOL

wonder - beauty is in the eye of the beholder

betty - i did send her a beautiful nyc cup and we are the best of friends

bluekat - can't help spoiling her and i try to do that to all lthe girls i know.

best thing today. i have an appointment with my heart dr. and when i got on the scale i was happy to see that since august i had lost another 44 pounds and today the weight loss is at 101 pounds. it has taken me about 3 years total with a few different types of diet plans but i feel and look better.

worse thing - when i first went to the dr. i asked what my weight should be for a guy who is 6 ft. and he said "you don't want to ask but since you did its about 190 pounds) so that means i have to lose another 40 something pounds or so..

my wife found a picture of me where and i was sooo big i could not recognize myself

i am now eating healthy despite loving to cook and sometimes i go off of it for a meal but then right back on, i find thats the best way to lose weight.

Wow, what a big day yesterday was-IO1-love lemon verbena, mine has come back 2 years now here in zone 7b. Wonder-you're gorgeous-go girl! Betty-my T/P are with you and everyone else as well.

Yesterday-
Best: I got the most compliments on my skirt yesterday! But I think the best was the nice things you guys said about me. Work is often hard and thankless, so I really do appreciate it. :)

Worst: Did get some pretty creepy looks-got totally sized up a few times-didn't want to be THAT cute-lol. AND The "old friend" resurfaced again and told me that the last time he saw my ex-boyfriend he was deathly ill with some horrible leukemia or bone cancer or something. We went out a long time ago, but I'd never wish anything bad on the guy-just not sure that's how I wanted to find out if he is gone. Sad.

What I learned: Don't go shopping for skirts this year, I couldn't seem to find any yesterday-lol

Tropicanna you already have a cute skirt - you want more!!?! LOL I believe you were cute in the skirt because of your positive attitude and not the skirt. Does that make sense? You know what I mean.

Frank - CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss. I know first hand what a hard road that is to travel.

Yeah! Wonder is on board with the postive vibes and you are gorgeous missy!

Tuesday:

Starting off with worst first: (WARNING: Not pretty!)



Had to take little Murphy to the vet at 4:30pm. He started vomiting and had diarrhea. I felt so sorry for him. He just kept drooling and was just out of it. Prior to this, he was fine - playing, nipping, etc. So I rush him to the vet and of course their first thought is Parvo. So they have to take him in thru the back and into isolation. My DD was with me and my DH came straight from work. Finally by 6:00pm, they called us back and said both the Parvo test and test for parasites was negative. (THANK GOD!). Since he had stopped vomiting and the other stuff, the vet decided to treat his symtoms. He gave him fluids under his skin (I had to laugh cause he looked like the incredible hulk with these bulky shoulders). He gave him a shot for anti-nausea and sent us home with an antibotic to be on the safe side. We couldn't feed him anything last night - just water. He was so out of it from the shot that the poor thing peed in his sleep twice. He did start to regain his "Murphy-ness" around 9:00pm. We got up with him every two hours last night because we figure all those fluids would make him go lots. The doc (and us) are thinking he must have eaten something in the yard when we turned out backs.

Best: Murphy didn't have Parvo or any parasites!

What I learned: That taking care of puppies cost A LOT of money! Actually, I did know this. I just expected my first vet bill to be for his shots!!!

Gardengirl so glad Murphy is okay! How scary that was!

Tropicanna I can do the postive thing in the mirror and then go to the Beauty Salon and I look terrible. Different light and I swear it is a magical mirror to make you look that way so you spend more money! But I will try at home and not look in other mirrors since mine seem to have their own magic! LOL

Worse thing yesterday:::I can't think of anything not that it was a perfect day but it was good!

Best thing:::I got to work outside and made a dent in my plantings! DH came home and we went to the rock pile to get a large decorative stone for one of the flowerbeds! Got more flowers planted in that bed!

What did I learn:::I have 3 days in a row off next week!!!!!!!! Might take one of those days and go visiting!

Here's that area before I planted there. There are Bachelor Buttons and petunias coming up from last year! So I didn't have to plant as much! I added stocks,blue and white lobelia and will also be adding Black Ball Bachelor buttons or Horse Mint! The tubs have Black Holly hocks and yellow petunias.

Araness neat tomatoe cages. I'll have to show DH!

New thread.....

http://davesgarden.com/place/t/728784/