Two New Challenges

1st challenge
Megan and I are back for another month, neither of us has stated a prize yet, but she is going for blood already! I was over watching the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown with Ayla and having a small treat with her but Meg wouldn't have any! So now I will have to refrain from any cheating because I want to win this month!
2nd challenge
Lori McQ and I are doing a weight off for a month also, the prize being who ever loses the least amount of weight has to go visit the other person. Good idea or what. I really want to win this one because I was just there and I have to go back for a wedding next weekend so I'm tired of travelling that road! Look out Lori I am really pumped to win!

New Walking Friend

I have hooked up with an old friend and guess what, she walks! So we have hit the pavement twice now since hooking up and have plans for many more walks. Now the freaky part her name is.....Lori! I know that is too weird! My two walking partners in Saskatoon were both named Lori now here I have a Lori too! Not a replacement Lori, don't worry my Saskatoon Lori's, just adding a Lori. I have enough walk in me for more Loris. Funny or what! It is great she works in Esterhazy, but lives on an acreage, so in between clients off we go! Perfect or what. The great thing is that she likes to go far, she is always saying straight or turn and is always happy when it is the choice that makes the walk longer!
Margo knows her too so when she gets back the three of us can walk together. and talk, talk, talk. That is the best part of walking with someone, it never feels like a walk! It's a visit!
Thanks Lori H.

What a wonderful Night!

EE Burritos was a great night!!!! Thanks to everyone that helped and attended! Thanks to everyone for donations: Todd- Areva, Lisa - Mary Kay, Phil -Dodge City, Ernesto - EE Burritos, Bernie- baskets, Lori McQ - dance certificate and Ernie- gift certificates!

Thanks to the organizers: Bernie, Marla, Lori McQ and Lori Lee!! You ladies are great!!!

Thanks to the dance instructors: Daysi, Ares and Ernesto Viva Salsa!

I really appreciate everything you all did to make this night a success!!!! XXOOXXOO

I lost!!!!!! WAAAAAA

But I'm happy for Megan, she beat me by 2.8 pounds. She had hockey practice last night, the brat and I'm sure that's where the extra pounds came off!

But Congrats to her cause I know what it's like trying to lose! Plus I did lose some weight too!!!!!!! I just didn't win!

So now I get the kids overnight for her winning. I think I will challenge her again, this was kind of a good thing. Maybe I'll add walking into it, maybe who can walk the most Kilometres.....

Getting Excited

I am really getting excited to go to Saskatoon, as much as I love living in Esterhazy I really miss EE Burritos and our nights there. The music, the food, the atmosphere! Thank you to 4 great ladies (Marla, Bernie, Lori and Lori) for putting this fund raiser on for this marathon, Arthritis and me!!!! I am putting on my party shoes and am planning to dance the night away! I can't wait....one more sleep then I have to work Friday then we leave at 3:30!!!!! Look out Saskatoon! Viva la Salsa!!!!

Christmas Basket

The basket is taking shape! I can't believe some of the stuff in there! I want to buy tickets on it, but I know that isn't right so I will refrain. My wonderful niece Michelle said she would have the tickets by Friday so I will pick them up and take them to Saskatoon with me to sell. I am going to ask Shopeasy in town here if I can set up a table in their store on a Saturday in November and December to sell tickets also, gotta hit every angle! It is getting close to the end of the fund raising and I am hoping this basket is the last project I will have to do! Wish me luck!
Shopeasy has given me two days to sell tickets, Nov 22 10-4 and Dec 13 9-4! Thanks Shopeasy!!!!

This Friday is the last day of Meg Vs Mom

I have to be good starting today until Friday, I mean GOOD not just keeping track! I really want to win this one! Meg is 20 years younger and I want to show her that I am just as in shape as she is! To this Week!
Margo and I did a 10km yesterday and I will get Dakota out today for a nice long walk, it will be me, Dakota and my music!

New Total

I have hit the $4000 mark YAAAAA only $2200 left to raise.

Coming up is:
an evening at EE Burritos in Saskatoon on Oct 25 contact Lori at 261-6590 for tickets
a steak supper in Esterhazy on Nov 13 for tickets contact me at 745-3508
and a Christmas Basket Raffle draw date is Dec 19, for tickets see me or Platinum Studios, I am accepting donations to the basket anything with a Christmas theme!

Thanks to everyone that has helped in any way, I will not forget!

Our Weather

Well it is getting cold here, right now we are sitting at a cool 4, doesn't sound to bad but you have to add the wind here and that can get cold, last night the wind was blowing at 70km an hour.
Now the good news, I like it cooler! Ernie and I walked last night and last Sunday Meg and I did a 10km in the wind. (our wind isn't usually that bad, actually sometimes we have no wind) To me, right now anyway, I like it cooler! I can walk more and then once more weight comes off I will want warmer weather, just in time for Italy!!!! Yes I really am that smart! I planned the weather around my weight losses!!!!
My competition with Meg is going well I think I'm winning!!! Which of course is the "well" part! We will know in 2 weeks!!!! Can't wait I'd really like a pedicure!!!

Getting better

I have been sick most of this past weekend and Monday it all caught up with me! I had to call in sick! When you work at home you have to be really sick to call in cause all the work is right there and the phone calls...... I had no voice, still barely have one today, but will try for awhile to work. Not sure what this is, it's like a cold with no voice sort of in my head, throat and a bit now in my chest. Its crappy anyway!

Pictures of the Events

I am trying to remember to take pictures of the events and if anyone sees themselves in a picture and would like me to email it to them just ask, because I will!
Thanks to everyone for supporting me, if you ever want to change your life I highly recommend doing this marathon and I promise to return all the support you have given me!

Slim Fast still going

I am on day 9 with only 1 bad day, I'll take that! It's easier than I thought, not having to worry about 2 meals a day is kind of nice! Did a family walk last night and will do another tonight. I will try to get Ernie to do a short jog after work today with me also, I need to get more jogging in so it will be with him after work. He seems to love his job which is nice, he always likes his jobs but this one has him smiling at the end of the day! Which is good because I don't see us moving any time in the future, but I never say never! Just kind of like the small town feeling. Although there are a few things we miss, like salsa lessons, well I miss them anyway! I think I will ask the Regional College if it is something they would offer! Maybe get something with some culture going here! Will run have to work today! See ya.