Started to post in the daily, but since it is rather late I wsn't sure you guys would see it. Believe it or not, the kids and I are still on the roadWe are leaving TN tomorrow and headed towards IL. Jason is there working an outage. Since we have not seen him in a coupl eof weeks we are going to surprise him. If all goes as planned, he should finish his work up the end of this week and we can all ride home together. Of course I have learned in his line of work, things don't always go as planned so we will see what happens. I did get to go to the TN/GA game on Saturday which was lots of fun. It made it even better that TN won!!

As far as weight goes... I have managed to workout most days and make mostlyy healthy choices. So, overall I have amintained but ot lost. I am looking forward to being home for that reason - I need to buckle down and work at losing again!

I have been checking the board periodically late at night to keep up with how every one is doing, but I miss chatting with you guys on a daily basis.

Liz~ I am so sorry to hear about your aunt. I will definitely say a prayer for your family. How is your mom doing?

Melissa~ Welcome to the group!

Lizzy~ Congrats again on the new job. Hope the poison ivy is better!! It sent me to the ER the last time. Just don't try bleach to dry it out.

Jen~ Where is Kevin these days? Was wondering if I might see him in IL?? Is he still in MD? (Yes the CO accident was scary!!) As far as the floors, I say refinish. But we did the floating kind in our old kitchen and they looked really nice. Hang in there with the knee.

Gina~ It is awesome to see you here! I should have tried to see your shining face while I was down this way. Sending ((Hugs)) your way.

Allison~ Glad to hear school is going well. I am so proud of you for doing that.

Nik~ Glad you didn't get lost in the black hole behind the couch! You area braver woman than me - I usually pretend like it doesn't exist. Wed. sounds like a blast. Can I come go with you?

Terry~ Thumbs up on the restart!

Angela~ How are things?

Cheryl~ How's the "Ab diet" going?

Sue~Happy trails to you!

Xan~ Glad Brett is better. How was college day? Sorry to hear about things with Chelsea.

Anna~ Congrsts on the pants being loose!! And by the way I love laughing cow cheese with jalapeno jelly! I usually eat mine on pretzel chips - will have to switch to celery to sav some calories.

Barb~ How are things with you? any new recipes lately?

Okay I hope I remembered everyone. If I forgot someone, I am SO sorry. ((Hugs)) to all and some <> as well. Stay healthy and happy.

Em- we miss you around here. Glad things are going ok.

Lizzy

Hey Em!!!
Kevin is still in MD but due home any day, which is surprising since it is nuclear and you know how they go to the very minute with work. Hmmmm if Jason is in IL, he usually goes in a step ahead of Kevin's guys, so maybe thats where he will be going next. He actually was contracted out on this job and was doing the Eddy Current on it. I can only hope that he will go to Illinois....we need the $$! LOL Depending on which plant, he gets shop steward pay since most of the plants there are union.
As for the floor, I don't think we are going to be able to refinish it. There is too much damage on certain sections, so when we have the money, the floating floor will have to do. But even that we can't do until the spring and he won't be home.

Have fun and be careful driving!!!
Jen

Em..Safe trip!!! and chat with you soon!!!!

Hey Hermana!
Thank you. My mom was not feeling well throughout all of this. She and my dad managed to find some tickets to go to the Dominican Republic, they are leaving today. My aunts church is holding a memorial service for her, so my mom will at least be able to attend. Thank you for the prayer and I wish you and the family a very safe trip home!