Late post today, was busy this morning and then had a meeting this afternoon. Our weather is great not to hot, not to cool, sunny and comfortable. I only like 90 and above if I am at a pool otherwise the 80's are perfect for me. Those in the North "Sweat" keep cool, stay indoors if possible.

Gayla, congratulations on the weight loss, slow is good, stays off longer that way. Glad you got a day to yourself, I love those kinds of days. I do a lot of stuff on my computer and lately I haven't had time to do anything. Daisy demands a lot of time while getting house broken. Still not there but getting better everyday. Sorry about Neil shoe, hope they fix it and he is out of pain.

Marie, always happy to hear from you and glad your weather has cooled down.

Daisy has a puppy class tonight so dinner will have to be a little early. My neighbor brought us strip steaks because we watch their house while they go to their weekend house. Such great people.

Will check in later.
Sandy

The good news is that the heat disappeared as suddenly as it appeared. Today was in the high 60's which was perfect because we had to help some friends move from an apartment to a house (both without air conditioning). Later we took a walk in weather cool enough to require a light jacket.

Last night Jake slept on the hide-a-bed in the living room under the ceiling fan and the cats stayed outdoors. Tonight we can be back to normal.

Gayla, congratulations on losing those two pounds----slow and steady wins the race---the longest journey starts with a single step----for people like us with a long history of weight gain should celebrate every loss.

today is Brandy's birthday---she is four years old

tomorrow is the last day of the month---a good day to check our progress and make some good goals for the next month, like drinking lots of water

hugs to all
Barbie

Marie,

I didn't think of the old egg and sidewalk trick when it was 108, but I'll bet any egg on the sidewalk that day would have taken a beating (sorry, ba-a-a-ad pun )

Now the Toyota Matrix as an egg poaching device could inspire a new advertising campaign. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket...Buy a Toyota!!

Is that Madison Avenue I hear knocking at my door looking for the latest advertising campaign? Nah, didn't think so!!

As for shelters, there were cooling centers in Seattle and Portland metro areas, and the Meals on Wheels programs were delivering donated fans to homebound senior who requested them. The Humane Society even opened a cooling center for pets.

As for how this weather happens. We usually have most of our weather come in from the Pacific Ocean, so northwesterly winds are the norm, but the customary onshore flow was overwhelmed by easterly winds, and everyone who lives around here know the east wind means" HOT" in the summer, and if we get them in the winter, prepare for "COLD" The northwesterly winds can and often do bring our old friend "RAIN"--which a lot of people might be glad to see about now.

Well, that pretty much does it for weather, but I just saw a story that gives entire new meaning to that old saying "liar liar pants on fire" Apparently, a guy in Seattle was shopping for fireplaces, of all things, when he discovered the cell phone in his pocket CAUGHT FIRE!! They figure the coins in his pocket combined with paper money and a warm battery produced the fire. I am glad I always carry my phone in a pocket without any keys or coins. It was always to avoid scratching up the phone's case, but it appears I have been avoiding fires all this time and didn't know it. Just when you think you have heard it all, something else happens that makes you say "no way>

Good night all.

Jeffery, where are you? Hope all is well.

Barb

Looks like everybody is taking the day off. That 's what summertime will do for you. I can see why everybody in Mexico take a nap. The hot weather takes it all out of you. We are climbing back up to near 100. And I think that is what I am going to do. take a nap. See you guys later. Marie

Its me again.

Just wantd to tell Gayla and Phoebe that our friend Linnette is geting married to James in Vegas in a couple week Go to her Open Dairy and read about it. To those That don't know Linette, She is a wonderful story teller and we have been thru all of her problems in the last 6 yearss. And she has been thru plenty. Marie

Thanks Marie -- I haven't checked her diary for a couple of months at least. So glad to hear Linette and James are getting married. She deserves happiness for sure.
Is this a long weekend in the US. It is here, not that we do anything different. Have a good weekend.

Take care everyone. Keep smiling. Gayla

The normal cool coastal weather continued today---it was foggy in the morning. I wore a long sleeved shirt to line dance and was very comfortable. It warmed up a bit later but only into the low 70's. Jake and I took a walk about 7 PM and figured out that the walking route we take through our neighborhood is 2.4 miles. It takes us about 45 minutes and has some gentle uphill areas so there is a bit of a challenge. there's very little traffic and a few neighborsh walking their dogs on a leash.

We have a very pleasant weekend planned with visits with friends and some indoor and outdoor chores.

Happy weekend to all
Barbie

It is actually time for bed, but I thought I would check in and say hi. Busy morning, then went to the pool with my DIL and granddaughter. She amazes me, she took swim lessons and now has no fear of the water. She was jumping in over her head and more or less dog paddling back to the edge. I thought it was wonderful she did a great job. Last year she was so afraid and this year she is a entirely different person.

I have so many DVD's to make for people that I hope I get some free time this weekend. I take a lot of pictures and video and like to give DVD's to the people who will enjoy them.

I am almost back to the weight on my ticker but not quite. I think I have about two more pounds to lose to get to my goal. I am so happy that people have finally noticed I lost weight.

I still have not been exercising like I should at home, but I have been doing so much walking and today with my granddaughter walking in the pool. I think I am still burning calories but not as many as I would like. I am not really complaining though since I feel good and still try to eat good.

Tomorrow or is it later this afternoon we take Daisy for her second series of shots. I will be happy to have her get them so I can take her to the groomer and hopefully the dog park. She is doing okay with her puppy classes, I am just not sure I am happy with the class itself. I may switch to a one on one instructor to teach her a little be tter. She is a nipper and constantly is nipping at my husband. She is pretty good with me, but he doesn't like to discipline her so she thinks he is a chew toy.

Time for bed, morning comes around too soon.

Sandy

Here is our link for August

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61898-senior-golden-sneakers-club-for-august


Good morning everybody aand welcome any newcomers that we may get this month.
\Marie