RAFL week 10 - Prairie Roots

Thanks Lee.

On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 08:20:12 -0600, "Miss Violette"
wrote:

This is just wonderful, I am proud of you and extremely pleased for you, Lee
Prairie Roots wrote in message
.. .
Dan's the MAN! He's the owner of the bike shop where I bought my bike
and took it back today for a getting-acquainted session. Dan and I had
a lovely come-to-Jesus conversation, and he's now my new best friend.
He introduced me to his staff, to some of his neighborhood customers,
and told me about two of the bike clubs in the area that would be
appropriate for me. When I asked if they were comprised mostly of
young people so I'd end up feeling silly and out of place and older
than Methusaleh, he said, "Are you kidding? You'll be one of the
younger ones." That's when I fell in love!

He's had his bike shop on that corner for 20 years, and he does not
want to be thought of as exclusively for racers, even though his shop
is the sponsor of a local racing club. He gave me a couple of bungi
cords for the bike rack for my trouble. He adjusted the seat for my
height and also tilted it forward so that certain body parts won't get
numb from the pressure of sitting. After I asked, he returned to me
the bike's original red seat with the built-in rear light so that once
my own rear end gets used to biking, I can switch back from the
extra-cushy gel seat to the very cool red Bianchi seat. I left the
shop an expert on getting my front tire on and off, and also on the
quick release mechanism for the front brake. Turns out the black
accordion boot does NOT go into the mechanism as I'd thought. I was
doing it correctly all along.

Needless to say, I was very satisfied with the service and attention I
received today from Dan. Don't know that I'll bother with talking to
any of the under-20 somethings, but Dan can take my money anytime.
Before I left the shop, I bought a helmet cover and a Timbut2 backpack
so Dan got something out of today's deal too.

After the bike shop, I went to REI (for the 1st time ever!) to buy
some cool weather biking gear so I could ride today in 41F and rain.
What a store! I can see myself spending WAY too much time and money
there. G They have winter items on clearance now so I ended up with
padded below-the-knee pants, leg warmers, and rain pants.

I managed to ride around Lake Nokomis one time today. It's a small
lake, about 4 miles on the bike path. First time on a bike since high
school, I didn't want to overdo it. It felt SO GOOD. I'll be back
there again tomorrow. I figure once I can get around the lake three
times without feeling like I'm going to die, I'll be in good enough
shape to start commuting and maybe then I can check out one of the
bike clubs.

What a feeling! I'm actually biking! What I did today was no
mini-goal; it's no less than the realization of a dream.

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 08:00:42 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

Today I'm off to the bike shop to see what answers I can get there.
Warmer weather is on the way and I want to be ready to join the other
bicyclists on the chain of lakes circuit. I've found several maps of
bike routes in and around the Twin Cities. I think biking is going to
be a great way for me to see some new local sites.

Linda P
232/158/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003


Linda P
232/158/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

REI is dangerous. Took me an hour to wend my way to the cashiers after
I'd picked out my bike wear because something caught my eye that I had
to stop and investigate in every department.

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 21:59:27 -0600, "skiur"
wrote:

Linda that's awesome!!! I'm glad that the return trip to the store was such
a better experience for you. REI is dangerous, but have a good time in
there anyway.

Julie

"Prairie Roots" wrote in message
.. .
Dan's the MAN! He's the owner of the bike shop where I bought my bike
and took it back today for a getting-acquainted session. Dan and I had
a lovely come-to-Jesus conversation, and he's now my new best friend.
He introduced me to his staff, to some of his neighborhood customers,
and told me about two of the bike clubs in the area that would be
appropriate for me. When I asked if they were comprised mostly of
young people so I'd end up feeling silly and out of place and older
than Methusaleh, he said, "Are you kidding? You'll be one of the
younger ones." That's when I fell in love!

He's had his bike shop on that corner for 20 years, and he does not
want to be thought of as exclusively for racers, even though his shop
is the sponsor of a local racing club. He gave me a couple of bungi
cords for the bike rack for my trouble. He adjusted the seat for my
height and also tilted it forward so that certain body parts won't get
numb from the pressure of sitting. After I asked, he returned to me
the bike's original red seat with the built-in rear light so that once
my own rear end gets used to biking, I can switch back from the
extra-cushy gel seat to the very cool red Bianchi seat. I left the
shop an expert on getting my front tire on and off, and also on the
quick release mechanism for the front brake. Turns out the black
accordion boot does NOT go into the mechanism as I'd thought. I was
doing it correctly all along.

Needless to say, I was very satisfied with the service and attention I
received today from Dan. Don't know that I'll bother with talking to
any of the under-20 somethings, but Dan can take my money anytime.
Before I left the shop, I bought a helmet cover and a Timbut2 backpack
so Dan got something out of today's deal too.

After the bike shop, I went to REI (for the 1st time ever!) to buy
some cool weather biking gear so I could ride today in 41F and rain.
What a store! I can see myself spending WAY too much time and money
there. G They have winter items on clearance now so I ended up with
padded below-the-knee pants, leg warmers, and rain pants.

I managed to ride around Lake Nokomis one time today. It's a small
lake, about 4 miles on the bike path. First time on a bike since high
school, I didn't want to overdo it. It felt SO GOOD. I'll be back
there again tomorrow. I figure once I can get around the lake three
times without feeling like I'm going to die, I'll be in good enough
shape to start commuting and maybe then I can check out one of the
bike clubs.

What a feeling! I'm actually biking! What I did today was no
mini-goal; it's no less than the realization of a dream.

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 08:00:42 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

Today I'm off to the bike shop to see what answers I can get there.
Warmer weather is on the way and I want to be ready to join the other
bicyclists on the chain of lakes circuit. I've found several maps of
bike routes in and around the Twin Cities. I think biking is going to
be a great way for me to see some new local sites.

Linda P
232/158/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003


Linda P
232/158/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

I'd say you got away quick ;-)

Galyan's is amazing go in there with no money and take a look around. I
think the climibing wall is $2 a pop and they provide everything for the
climb if I remember correctly.

Julie

"Prairie Roots" wrote in message
...
REI is dangerous. Took me an hour to wend my way to the cashiers after
I'd picked out my bike wear because something caught my eye that I had
to stop and investigate in every department.

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 21:59:27 -0600, "skiur"
wrote:

Linda that's awesome!!! I'm glad that the return trip to the store was
such
a better experience for you. REI is dangerous, but have a good time in
there anyway.

Julie

"Prairie Roots" wrote in message
.. .
Dan's the MAN! He's the owner of the bike shop where I bought my bike
and took it back today for a getting-acquainted session. Dan and I had
a lovely come-to-Jesus conversation, and he's now my new best friend.
He introduced me to his staff, to some of his neighborhood customers,
and told me about two of the bike clubs in the area that would be
appropriate for me. When I asked if they were comprised mostly of
young people so I'd end up feeling silly and out of place and older
than Methusaleh, he said, "Are you kidding? You'll be one of the
younger ones." That's when I fell in love!

He's had his bike shop on that corner for 20 years, and he does not
want to be thought of as exclusively for racers, even though his shop
is the sponsor of a local racing club. He gave me a couple of bungi
cords for the bike rack for my trouble. He adjusted the seat for my
height and also tilted it forward so that certain body parts won't get
numb from the pressure of sitting. After I asked, he returned to me
the bike's original red seat with the built-in rear light so that once
my own rear end gets used to biking, I can switch back from the
extra-cushy gel seat to the very cool red Bianchi seat. I left the
shop an expert on getting my front tire on and off, and also on the
quick release mechanism for the front brake. Turns out the black
accordion boot does NOT go into the mechanism as I'd thought. I was
doing it correctly all along.

Needless to say, I was very satisfied with the service and attention I
received today from Dan. Don't know that I'll bother with talking to
any of the under-20 somethings, but Dan can take my money anytime.
Before I left the shop, I bought a helmet cover and a Timbut2 backpack
so Dan got something out of today's deal too.

After the bike shop, I went to REI (for the 1st time ever!) to buy
some cool weather biking gear so I could ride today in 41F and rain.
What a store! I can see myself spending WAY too much time and money
there. G They have winter items on clearance now so I ended up with
padded below-the-knee pants, leg warmers, and rain pants.

I managed to ride around Lake Nokomis one time today. It's a small
lake, about 4 miles on the bike path. First time on a bike since high
school, I didn't want to overdo it. It felt SO GOOD. I'll be back
there again tomorrow. I figure once I can get around the lake three
times without feeling like I'm going to die, I'll be in good enough
shape to start commuting and maybe then I can check out one of the
bike clubs.

What a feeling! I'm actually biking! What I did today was no
mini-goal; it's no less than the realization of a dream.

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 08:00:42 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

Today I'm off to the bike shop to see what answers I can get there.
Warmer weather is on the way and I want to be ready to join the other
bicyclists on the chain of lakes circuit. I've found several maps of
bike routes in and around the Twin Cities. I think biking is going to
be a great way for me to see some new local sites.

Linda P
232/158/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003


Linda P
232/158/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 09:34:39 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 22:46:43 -0800, Fred
wrote:

Halleluya (altho, you may have to explain for this person
"come-to-Jesus conversation (not a misspelled conversion???)

Maybe this is just an expression limited in use to my workplace (a
Christian publisher). When someone who needs to be set straight or
their arrogance has gotten out of control, and then has an eye-opening
or humbling or "falling from grace" experience, we call it a "come to
Jesus" moment.

Ah.

Altho, I would like to ask, how come you did not get decent service
the other day? No saddle tilt, not explanation? He needs to train
his staff a bit more.

Yes, I think he is now aware of just how little service I received on
my two previous visits to his fine establishment. Both times, I was
"helped" by 16-year olds, who know lots about servicing bikes but
nothing about servicing customers. I hope Dan realizes he needs to
spend some quality time with his staff. As for me, I know that in the
future, I'll be calling ahead when I have a bike question to find out
who's working. If Dan or Jeff aren't there, I'll not waste my time.

There are places like that, here, too. You work with a certain
salesperson. A few of us have followed one guy from bike shop to bike
shop as he's changed jobs or shops have closed and opened.

And miracle-of-miracles, she actually rode 4 miles - IN DA RAIN???
You are NUTS, Lady! (G) Oh, and I guess they are right, once you
learn to ride a bike, you never do forget.

Well, before the rain, we had a snow pellet squall. Like tiny hail
that came down like a torrential rain. Turned to rain eventually. By
the time I went riding, the rain was done. Lots of puddles though. And
once, I tried to negotiate my way through a patch of snow. Not
successfully, though. I had to get off and walk.

Oh, already an off-roader doing wheelies in the snow (G) It can be
fun feeling like a kid again. I think that happens more on my
mountain bike than my road bike.

I don't know what your commute route is like, but please, please be
careful. Unless it is a bike path like this lake path, traffic needs
lots of caution. Don't hug the shoulder/curb/parked-cars too much
since you need wiggle room for broken glass, doors opening,
pedestrians leaping off the sidewalk and potholes. Get comfortable
looking over your shoulder while steering straight. And grow eyes in
back of your head, anyway.

The route I'm planning to take is on surface roads, not a bike trail.
However, the main road I plan to use have bike lanes where cars are
prohibited from entering unless they're turning. Yes, I hope to have
more experience under my belt before I start commuting. Let me tell
you, not having to shift will be very nice in that situation.

Sounds like you are set.

Riding with a group can be lots of fun.

I figure it'll be a great way to meet like-minded folks.

Yup. And usually they have rides for various experience levels, too.

Ah, yes, REI. We have an appointment to go there tomorrow and spend
our dividends from last year - I have an REI visa card and it earns
additional dividends (it is a co-op and pays on each purchase) and I
bought house windows last year along with lots of sushi and Trade Joe
(G). Annually, in March, if you use your dividend, you can make one
purchase and get 20% off. I always try finding something big that I
already don't have!!! (G)

I joined REI yesterday while I was there and received the 20% off my
most expensive regular-priced item. No credit card, though. If I don't
have the money in the bank, I don't buy it. Been down that slippery
slope more times than I care to admit.

Yes, yesterday we figured out how much I had to have spent to get the
dividend I did - YIKES. So I never retire! (sigh)

Seattle is the HOME of REI.

So now I can say:

__o
-\,
( )( ) Keep on pedaling.

and mean it!

You are on your way to your first century (that's a 100 mile bike
ride!!!!!)

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 19:46:26 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

Dan's the MAN! He's the owner of the bike shop where I bought my bike
and took it back today for a getting-acquainted session. Dan and I had
a lovely come-to-Jesus conversation, and he's now my new best friend.
He introduced me to his staff, to some of his neighborhood customers,
and told me about two of the bike clubs in the area that would be
appropriate for me. When I asked if they were comprised mostly of
young people so I'd end up feeling silly and out of place and older
than Methusaleh, he said, "Are you kidding? You'll be one of the
younger ones." That's when I fell in love!

He's had his bike shop on that corner for 20 years, and he does not
want to be thought of as exclusively for racers, even though his shop
is the sponsor of a local racing club. He gave me a couple of bungi
cords for the bike rack for my trouble. He adjusted the seat for my
height and also tilted it forward so that certain body parts won't get
numb from the pressure of sitting. After I asked, he returned to me
the bike's original red seat with the built-in rear light so that once
my own rear end gets used to biking, I can switch back from the
extra-cushy gel seat to the very cool red Bianchi seat. I left the
shop an expert on getting my front tire on and off, and also on the
quick release mechanism for the front brake. Turns out the black
accordion boot does NOT go into the mechanism as I'd thought. I was
doing it correctly all along.

Needless to say, I was very satisfied with the service and attention I
received today from Dan. Don't know that I'll bother with talking to
any of the under-20 somethings, but Dan can take my money anytime.
Before I left the shop, I bought a helmet cover and a Timbut2 backpack
so Dan got something out of today's deal too.

After the bike shop, I went to REI (for the 1st time ever!) to buy
some cool weather biking gear so I could ride today in 41F and rain.
What a store! I can see myself spending WAY too much time and money
there. G They have winter items on clearance now so I ended up with
padded below-the-knee pants, leg warmers, and rain pants.

I managed to ride around Lake Nokomis one time today. It's a small
lake, about 4 miles on the bike path. First time on a bike since high
school, I didn't want to overdo it. It felt SO GOOD. I'll be back
there again tomorrow. I figure once I can get around the lake three
times without feeling like I'm going to die, I'll be in good enough
shape to start commuting and maybe then I can check out one of the
bike clubs.

What a feeling! I'm actually biking! What I did today was no
mini-goal; it's no less than the realization of a dream.

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 08:00:42 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

Today I'm off to the bike shop to see what answers I can get there.
Warmer weather is on the way and I want to be ready to join the other
bicyclists on the chain of lakes circuit. I've found several maps of
bike routes in and around the Twin Cities. I think biking is going to
be a great way for me to see some new local sites.

Linda P
232/158/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

Linda P
232/158/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

I "tried on" a sleeping bag today! (G)

On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 09:56:33 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

REI is dangerous. Took me an hour to wend my way to the cashiers after
I'd picked out my bike wear because something caught my eye that I had
to stop and investigate in every department.

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 21:59:27 -0600, "skiur"
wrote:

Linda that's awesome!!! I'm glad that the return trip to the store was such
a better experience for you. REI is dangerous, but have a good time in
there anyway.

Julie

"Prairie Roots" wrote in message
. ..
Dan's the MAN! He's the owner of the bike shop where I bought my bike
and took it back today for a getting-acquainted session. Dan and I had
a lovely come-to-Jesus conversation, and he's now my new best friend.
He introduced me to his staff, to some of his neighborhood customers,
and told me about two of the bike clubs in the area that would be
appropriate for me. When I asked if they were comprised mostly of
young people so I'd end up feeling silly and out of place and older
than Methusaleh, he said, "Are you kidding? You'll be one of the
younger ones." That's when I fell in love!

He's had his bike shop on that corner for 20 years, and he does not
want to be thought of as exclusively for racers, even though his shop
is the sponsor of a local racing club. He gave me a couple of bungi
cords for the bike rack for my trouble. He adjusted the seat for my
height and also tilted it forward so that certain body parts won't get
numb from the pressure of sitting. After I asked, he returned to me
the bike's original red seat with the built-in rear light so that once
my own rear end gets used to biking, I can switch back from the
extra-cushy gel seat to the very cool red Bianchi seat. I left the
shop an expert on getting my front tire on and off, and also on the
quick release mechanism for the front brake. Turns out the black
accordion boot does NOT go into the mechanism as I'd thought. I was
doing it correctly all along.

Needless to say, I was very satisfied with the service and attention I
received today from Dan. Don't know that I'll bother with talking to
any of the under-20 somethings, but Dan can take my money anytime.
Before I left the shop, I bought a helmet cover and a Timbut2 backpack
so Dan got something out of today's deal too.

After the bike shop, I went to REI (for the 1st time ever!) to buy
some cool weather biking gear so I could ride today in 41F and rain.
What a store! I can see myself spending WAY too much time and money
there. G They have winter items on clearance now so I ended up with
padded below-the-knee pants, leg warmers, and rain pants.

I managed to ride around Lake Nokomis one time today. It's a small
lake, about 4 miles on the bike path. First time on a bike since high
school, I didn't want to overdo it. It felt SO GOOD. I'll be back
there again tomorrow. I figure once I can get around the lake three
times without feeling like I'm going to die, I'll be in good enough
shape to start commuting and maybe then I can check out one of the
bike clubs.

What a feeling! I'm actually biking! What I did today was no
mini-goal; it's no less than the realization of a dream.

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 08:00:42 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

Today I'm off to the bike shop to see what answers I can get there.
Warmer weather is on the way and I want to be ready to join the other
bicyclists on the chain of lakes circuit. I've found several maps of
bike routes in and around the Twin Cities. I think biking is going to
be a great way for me to see some new local sites.

Linda P
232/158/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003


Linda P
232/158/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

the electric skillet can do a bunch. My favorite meal in it is slice a
cabbage, put in, then a huge onion, place on top, then wash small potatoes
and place on that. then a meat of choice on top of that. sprinkle a Lipton
onsoup mix over the whole thing. about a half cup of water in the bottom,
put on lid and cook on low until meat is done enough to eat. it works with
everything and is easy. Lee
Prairie Roots wrote in message
...
Ooh, thanks for the idea. I'll keep it in mind if the assortment of
electric kitchen helpers I've assembled in the basement turns out to
be inadequate. I've got a coffee maker, a Foreman grill, an electric
skillet (purchased on your suggestion!), microwave oven, a crockpot,
and a convection/toaster oven.

For once, my tendency to eat the same foods prepared in similar ways
comes in handy.
Breakfast: cereal and fruit.
Lunch: soup made over the weekend in my crockpot, pretzels, salad, and
fruit.
Dinner: grilled meat or seafood, microwave or convection ovened baked
potato (sweet or white), electric skillet steamed vegetable.

My collection of appliances sits near one double electric outlet, most
of the appliances have short cords so I've got an extension cord. All
in all, not a setup that would pass a safety inspection. But I'm only
down there long enough to prepare my meals and no one else goes down
there at all. Upstairs I keep an electric hot pot for boiling water
for tea.

Thanks for thinking of me.
Linda P
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 08:14:12 -0600, "Miss Violette"
wrote:

And I am so glad things are going better, I was in wal-mart early this
morning. I was in the appliance/kitchenware and DH told me they have
electric burners that might be a help in your current situation, one
brand
was a single burner for around nine dollars and a two burner was
twenty-four
dollars. I thought about you when he mentioned these, Lee
Prairie Roots wrote in message
.. .
My current weight: 158 lbs
Weight change since my last recorded weight: 1.6 lbs
Total weight change to date: -74 lbs

Good to be a loser again. The complacence that was interfering with my
ability to stay OP seems to be behind me. This week making good food
and portion choices wasn't a struggle. However, if I'm going to reach
my RAFL goal of 154 in two weeks, I'm going to have to kick it up a
notch.

I'm settling into the disruption of not having a kitchen or a
bathroom. Seeing the 100% improvement that comes with having both
rooms completely gutted to the studs and subflooring is such a relief.
Different routines are starting to form around the chaos, and I even
managed to work in some exercise this week.

My new kitchen sink and bathroom accessories delivered this week. I
could start shopping for kitchen appliances, but since we're still a
few weeks away from installation, I'm going to give my bank account a
break this weekend. Instead I'm going to declutter the back porch and
clean up some of the construction dust.

Today I'm off to the bike shop to see what answers I can get there.
Warmer weather is on the way and I want to be ready to join the other
bicyclists on the chain of lakes circuit. I've found several maps of
bike routes in and around the Twin Cities. I think biking is going to
be a great way for me to see some new local sites.

It's the best day of my life!
--
Linda P
week 55: 232/158/WW goal 145
RAFL week 10: 167/158/154
next mini-goals: 157 (75 lbs total loss); 155 (10 lbs to WW goal); 154
( RAFL goal)
started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003
5'4" | 50 | F

This sounds like the perfect recipe for someone like me whose favorite
pastime is NOT cooking but likes simple, real food. Think I'll put the
ingredients on this week's shopping list. Thanks.

Linda P

On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 19:04:58 -0600, "Miss Violette"
wrote:

the electric skillet can do a bunch. My favorite meal in it is slice a
cabbage, put in, then a huge onion, place on top, then wash small potatoes
and place on that. then a meat of choice on top of that. sprinkle a Lipton
onsoup mix over the whole thing. about a half cup of water in the bottom,
put on lid and cook on low until meat is done enough to eat. it works with
everything and is easy. Lee
Prairie Roots wrote in message
.. .
Ooh, thanks for the idea. I'll keep it in mind if the assortment of
electric kitchen helpers I've assembled in the basement turns out to
be inadequate. I've got a coffee maker, a Foreman grill, an electric
skillet (purchased on your suggestion!), microwave oven, a crockpot,
and a convection/toaster oven.

For once, my tendency to eat the same foods prepared in similar ways
comes in handy.
Breakfast: cereal and fruit.
Lunch: soup made over the weekend in my crockpot, pretzels, salad, and
fruit.
Dinner: grilled meat or seafood, microwave or convection ovened baked
potato (sweet or white), electric skillet steamed vegetable.

My collection of appliances sits near one double electric outlet, most
of the appliances have short cords so I've got an extension cord. All
in all, not a setup that would pass a safety inspection. But I'm only
down there long enough to prepare my meals and no one else goes down
there at all. Upstairs I keep an electric hot pot for boiling water
for tea.

Thanks for thinking of me.
Linda P
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 08:14:12 -0600, "Miss Violette"
wrote:

And I am so glad things are going better, I was in wal-mart early this
morning. I was in the appliance/kitchenware and DH told me they have
electric burners that might be a help in your current situation, one
brand
was a single burner for around nine dollars and a two burner was
twenty-four
dollars. I thought about you when he mentioned these, Lee
Prairie Roots wrote in message
.. .
My current weight: 158 lbs
Weight change since my last recorded weight: 1.6 lbs
Total weight change to date: -74 lbs

Good to be a loser again. The complacence that was interfering with my
ability to stay OP seems to be behind me. This week making good food
and portion choices wasn't a struggle. However, if I'm going to reach
my RAFL goal of 154 in two weeks, I'm going to have to kick it up a
notch.

I'm settling into the disruption of not having a kitchen or a
bathroom. Seeing the 100% improvement that comes with having both
rooms completely gutted to the studs and subflooring is such a relief.
Different routines are starting to form around the chaos, and I even
managed to work in some exercise this week.

My new kitchen sink and bathroom accessories delivered this week. I
could start shopping for kitchen appliances, but since we're still a
few weeks away from installation, I'm going to give my bank account a
break this weekend. Instead I'm going to declutter the back porch and
clean up some of the construction dust.

Today I'm off to the bike shop to see what answers I can get there.
Warmer weather is on the way and I want to be ready to join the other
bicyclists on the chain of lakes circuit. I've found several maps of
bike routes in and around the Twin Cities. I think biking is going to
be a great way for me to see some new local sites.

It's the best day of my life!
--
Linda P
week 55: 232/158/WW goal 145
RAFL week 10: 167/158/154
next mini-goals: 157 (75 lbs total loss); 155 (10 lbs to WW goal); 154
( RAFL goal)
started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003
5'4" | 50 | F

and the short version is canned potatoes and thick sliced precooked meat
like ham or turkey breast, then you do all the same but worry about the
doness of the cabbage, fact is pr I hate to cook so I make up easy stuff so
if DH ever goes on strike I can still eat, Lee
Prairie Roots wrote in message
...
This sounds like the perfect recipe for someone like me whose favorite
pastime is NOT cooking but likes simple, real food. Think I'll put the
ingredients on this week's shopping list. Thanks.

Linda P

On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 19:04:58 -0600, "Miss Violette"
wrote:

the electric skillet can do a bunch. My favorite meal in it is slice a
cabbage, put in, then a huge onion, place on top, then wash small
potatoes
and place on that. then a meat of choice on top of that. sprinkle a
Lipton
onsoup mix over the whole thing. about a half cup of water in the
bottom,
put on lid and cook on low until meat is done enough to eat. it works
with
everything and is easy. Lee
Prairie Roots wrote in message
.. .
Ooh, thanks for the idea. I'll keep it in mind if the assortment of
electric kitchen helpers I've assembled in the basement turns out to
be inadequate. I've got a coffee maker, a Foreman grill, an electric
skillet (purchased on your suggestion!), microwave oven, a crockpot,
and a convection/toaster oven.

For once, my tendency to eat the same foods prepared in similar ways
comes in handy.
Breakfast: cereal and fruit.
Lunch: soup made over the weekend in my crockpot, pretzels, salad, and
fruit.
Dinner: grilled meat or seafood, microwave or convection ovened baked
potato (sweet or white), electric skillet steamed vegetable.

My collection of appliances sits near one double electric outlet, most
of the appliances have short cords so I've got an extension cord. All
in all, not a setup that would pass a safety inspection. But I'm only
down there long enough to prepare my meals and no one else goes down
there at all. Upstairs I keep an electric hot pot for boiling water
for tea.

Thanks for thinking of me.
Linda P
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 08:14:12 -0600, "Miss Violette"
wrote:

And I am so glad things are going better, I was in wal-mart early this
morning. I was in the appliance/kitchenware and DH told me they have
electric burners that might be a help in your current situation, one
brand
was a single burner for around nine dollars and a two burner was
twenty-four
dollars. I thought about you when he mentioned these, Lee
Prairie Roots wrote in message
.. .
My current weight: 158 lbs
Weight change since my last recorded weight: 1.6 lbs
Total weight change to date: -74 lbs

Good to be a loser again. The complacence that was interfering with
my
ability to stay OP seems to be behind me. This week making good food
and portion choices wasn't a struggle. However, if I'm going to
reach
my RAFL goal of 154 in two weeks, I'm going to have to kick it up a
notch.

I'm settling into the disruption of not having a kitchen or a
bathroom. Seeing the 100% improvement that comes with having both
rooms completely gutted to the studs and subflooring is such a
relief.
Different routines are starting to form around the chaos, and I even
managed to work in some exercise this week.

My new kitchen sink and bathroom accessories delivered this week. I
could start shopping for kitchen appliances, but since we're still a
few weeks away from installation, I'm going to give my bank account
a
break this weekend. Instead I'm going to declutter the back porch
and
clean up some of the construction dust.

Today I'm off to the bike shop to see what answers I can get there.
Warmer weather is on the way and I want to be ready to join the
other
bicyclists on the chain of lakes circuit. I've found several maps of
bike routes in and around the Twin Cities. I think biking is going
to
be a great way for me to see some new local sites.

It's the best day of my life!
--
Linda P
week 55: 232/158/WW goal 145
RAFL week 10: 167/158/154
next mini-goals: 157 (75 lbs total loss); 155 (10 lbs to WW goal);
154
( RAFL goal)
started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003
5'4" | 50 | F

This gets better and better. Any recipe that requires only that I open
a bunch of cans is my idea of cooking!

On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 23:26:39 -0600, "Miss Violette"
wrote:

and the short version is canned potatoes and thick sliced precooked meat
like ham or turkey breast, then you do all the same but worry about the
doness of the cabbage, fact is pr I hate to cook so I make up easy stuff so
if DH ever goes on strike I can still eat, Lee
Prairie Roots wrote in message
.. .
This sounds like the perfect recipe for someone like me whose favorite
pastime is NOT cooking but likes simple, real food. Think I'll put the
ingredients on this week's shopping list. Thanks.

Linda P

On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 19:04:58 -0600, "Miss Violette"
wrote:

the electric skillet can do a bunch. My favorite meal in it is slice a
cabbage, put in, then a huge onion, place on top, then wash small
potatoes
and place on that. then a meat of choice on top of that. sprinkle a
Lipton
onsoup mix over the whole thing. about a half cup of water in the
bottom,
put on lid and cook on low until meat is done enough to eat. it works
with
everything and is easy. Lee
Prairie Roots wrote in message
.. .
Ooh, thanks for the idea. I'll keep it in mind if the assortment of
electric kitchen helpers I've assembled in the basement turns out to
be inadequate. I've got a coffee maker, a Foreman grill, an electric
skillet (purchased on your suggestion!), microwave oven, a crockpot,
and a convection/toaster oven.

For once, my tendency to eat the same foods prepared in similar ways
comes in handy.
Breakfast: cereal and fruit.
Lunch: soup made over the weekend in my crockpot, pretzels, salad, and
fruit.
Dinner: grilled meat or seafood, microwave or convection ovened baked
potato (sweet or white), electric skillet steamed vegetable.

My collection of appliances sits near one double electric outlet, most
of the appliances have short cords so I've got an extension cord. All
in all, not a setup that would pass a safety inspection. But I'm only
down there long enough to prepare my meals and no one else goes down
there at all. Upstairs I keep an electric hot pot for boiling water
for tea.

Thanks for thinking of me.
Linda P
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 08:14:12 -0600, "Miss Violette"
wrote:

And I am so glad things are going better, I was in wal-mart early this
morning. I was in the appliance/kitchenware and DH told me they have
electric burners that might be a help in your current situation, one
brand
was a single burner for around nine dollars and a two burner was
twenty-four
dollars. I thought about you when he mentioned these, Lee
Prairie Roots wrote in message
.. .
My current weight: 158 lbs
Weight change since my last recorded weight: 1.6 lbs
Total weight change to date: -74 lbs

Good to be a loser again. The complacence that was interfering with
my
ability to stay OP seems to be behind me. This week making good food
and portion choices wasn't a struggle. However, if I'm going to
reach
my RAFL goal of 154 in two weeks, I'm going to have to kick it up a
notch.

I'm settling into the disruption of not having a kitchen or a
bathroom. Seeing the 100% improvement that comes with having both
rooms completely gutted to the studs and subflooring is such a
relief.
Different routines are starting to form around the chaos, and I even
managed to work in some exercise this week.

My new kitchen sink and bathroom accessories delivered this week. I
could start shopping for kitchen appliances, but since we're still a
few weeks away from installation, I'm going to give my bank account
a
break this weekend. Instead I'm going to declutter the back porch
and
clean up some of the construction dust.

Today I'm off to the bike shop to see what answers I can get there.
Warmer weather is on the way and I want to be ready to join the
other
bicyclists on the chain of lakes circuit. I've found several maps of
bike routes in and around the Twin Cities. I think biking is going
to
be a great way for me to see some new local sites.

It's the best day of my life!
--
Linda P
week 55: 232/158/WW goal 145
RAFL week 10: 167/158/154
next mini-goals: 157 (75 lbs total loss); 155 (10 lbs to WW goal);
154
( RAFL goal)
started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003
5'4" | 50 | F








Linda P
232/158/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

Congrats on the loss, Linda!! Your house seems to be on it's way!! I'm
glad you haven't had any surprises!! Biking is going to be great I hope
you get all the answers you need about your bike!!

--

Cheers,

Connie Walsh

241.5/197/155
RAFL 210.5/197/198.5
50 lbs off 241.5/197/191.5

Prairie Roots wrote:
My current weight: 158 lbs
Weight change since my last recorded weight: 1.6 lbs
Total weight change to date: -74 lbs

Good to be a loser again. The complacence that was interfering with my
ability to stay OP seems to be behind me. This week making good food
and portion choices wasn't a struggle. However, if I'm going to reach
my RAFL goal of 154 in two weeks, I'm going to have to kick it up a
notch.

I'm settling into the disruption of not having a kitchen or a
bathroom. Seeing the 100% improvement that comes with having both
rooms completely gutted to the studs and subflooring is such a relief.
Different routines are starting to form around the chaos, and I even
managed to work in some exercise this week.

My new kitchen sink and bathroom accessories delivered this week. I
could start shopping for kitchen appliances, but since we're still a
few weeks away from installation, I'm going to give my bank account a
break this weekend. Instead I'm going to declutter the back porch and
clean up some of the construction dust.

Today I'm off to the bike shop to see what answers I can get there.
Warmer weather is on the way and I want to be ready to join the other
bicyclists on the chain of lakes circuit. I've found several maps of
bike routes in and around the Twin Cities. I think biking is going to
be a great way for me to see some new local sites.

It's the best day of my life!
--
Linda P
week 55: 232/158/WW goal 145
RAFL week 10: 167/158/154
next mini-goals: 157 (75 lbs total loss); 155 (10 lbs to WW goal); 154
( RAFL goal)
started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003
5'4" | 50 | F