RAFL week 8 - Prairie Roots

That's kinda what started us thinking of moving towards the Nextel service. Hub
carried two phones, used the pager for work (he runs field crews) and the other
one for whatever. Then our oldest girl went with the nextel, baseball crew went
with nextel, and sonny boy started work with dad ... would have to carry two
phones so he had the pager when on the jobsites. We switched, found it was
fantastic when he was away at school, easily able to get ahold of each other.
Daughter and sil, same thing - just much easier. Then my brother got one also,
seems to be a lot of people moving into this option.

I use my phone very seldom, but have to keep it on since it is the home office
line. Most all calls are incoming and pages - I probably don't log 30 minutes of
outgoing calls. So we have a plan with free incoming calls, unlimited paging and
free long distance. Still more expensive than some of those cheaper companies,
but service has been great ... so far ... so I can't complain too much. So 3
phones on this plan (hubs is through his office) ... mine is pretty much emergency
use, sons is work and pleasure (girlfriend), and youngest daughters is her
lifeline. G The home phone now has become used primarily for the nursing home
.... and tech support. G

Joyce

On Wed, 03 Mar 2004 08:42:37 -0800, Fred wrote:

I know WORK uses that "walkie-talkie" service for the field crews. I
actually use my cell phone very, very infrequently. Mostly for
emergency backup, and for long distance where my calling is free.
Intermittently just for convenience. But my phone is NOT on
ordinarily and so I do not receive many calls.

On Wed, 03 Mar 2004 02:16:57 -0600, Joyce wrote:

I hated those roaming charges. Gotta say though, I love my Nextel. Is a bit
pricier than most of the other services, but for our family (and friends) it has
been well worth every penny. The 2-way radio feature is wonderful ... just beep
and talk. I no longer have to go hoarse calling my kids downstairs for dinner ...
or fighting busy signals when they are visiting their sister who lives on the
phone. G

Joyce

On Tue, 02 Mar 2004 20:38:27 -0600, Prairie Roots wrote:

Thanks for the commiseration.

I'm still disappointed. And not a little annoyed! BUT the silver
lining is that by not picking up the bike tonight, I've had time to
play with the new cell phone I got today. I can now drive across the
Wisconsin/Minnesota border (a mere 45 minutes) and use my cell phone.
My daughters insisted that I switch my cell service from Qwest
Wireless (ZERO roaming) before my road trip to Atlanta in a few weeks
(post-construction). They worry about me traveling that far alone.
Can't say I blame 'em.

I'm going to have to stop buying new toys now because it's almost time
for new clothes again. Soon both season and size changes will have me
back at the mall.


On Tue, 02 Mar 2004 18:12:15 -0800, Fred
wrote:

Oh, I know what disappointed gratification can be like. So sorry.

Well, don't push it if it snows or is very cold.

I use "lobster" mitts for the hands. The semi-mittens with only 3
finger areas so that individual fingers are not as cold. A friend
uses a balaclava (which I pronounce baklava) to keep her face/head
warm.

I hope it comes soon.

On Tue, 02 Mar 2004 17:54:38 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

You mean She Who Must Be Obeyed By All except bike shops who thought
on Saturday they had fenders in stock but turns out they didn't so I
won't be picking up the bike till later this week and is now feeling
very disappointed?

Harumph. I was all set to start bike commuting tomorrow. I figured out
my bike route: It's about 50 blocks from home to work. I made sure I
knew where to park my bike: There's a bike rack in the below-ground
parking garage of my building. I was prepared to buy warmer bike
clothes to get me through the next month: Snow is predicted for
tomorrow.

The bus strike starts 2 a.m. Thursday, so I still have tomorrow to
firm up my plans.

Guess I'll work out on the pilates machine tonight AFTER I VOTE!

Linda P

On Tue, 02 Mar 2004 06:59:42 -0800, Fred
wrote:

Not only did she purchase a new bike but according to my calculations
(but who is counting), she picks it up today! So.....

On Tue, 02 Mar 2004 01:37:47 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Nice loss PR, congrats once again! WW sure is the way to go, you are proving you
CAN have your icecream and eat it to. G Your prospective new kitchen and potty
sure sound nice, although the portable doesn't sound very exciting. G And enjoy
that new bike! I see elsewhere that you did make the official purchase. I hope
the weather changes soon and you can get out and have some fun.

Joyce

On Sat, 28 Feb 2004 08:00:48 -0600, Prairie Roots wrote:

My current weight: 159.6 lbs
Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs
Total weight change to date: -72.4 lbs

Back on the downward trend this week. That's always good news.
Remained OP, had 14 leftover Flex Points, exercised 3 times. Went to a
party last Sunday night where cosmopolitan martinis were served and I
partook. Ate ice cream every evening after dinner, went through two
containers of meringue cookies. Yet I lost and didn't feel hungry
once. My size 12 jeans are loose around the tummy and baggy around the
thighs. Is it any wonder I love WW?

This morning I'm doing a bit of housecleaning before my contractor
comes to sign the deal to rehab my kitchen and bathroom. Construction
starts the week after next. After he leaves I'm going to the bike shop
for a commuter bike and all the accessories I need to ensure both
comfort and safety for biking in winter.

Then I'm off to Home Depot for countertop samples and to look at
lighting. After that to a sporting goods/camping store to see about
temporary indoor toilets. Or maybe Sears has something. Once
construction starts, I'll be without a bathroom for several weeks. I
can shower at the Y, and a neighbor has offered use of his bathroom
once in a while. But when you gotta go, you gotta go! You don't always
have time to jump in the car or walk across the street. Good thing the
plumbing in my basement will still be connected. LOL

The sun was up before 7 this morning and won't set until 6 this
evening. The temp this morning is 32F; predicted high is 45F with
mostly sunny skies. Practically summer.

It's the best day of my life!

Linda P
232/159.6/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

I got the voice mail and the phone for my use, not other people, don't want
to leave a message??? I guess you don't want to talk very bad do you??? Lee,
this is a hot button for me ... "I tried calling but you didn't answer...
Why no I didn't leave a message, guess I should have... you do have such a
nice message... I guess it did say leave a message and you will return the
call promptly... GRRR
Fred wrote in message
...
I know WORK uses that "walkie-talkie" service for the field crews. I
actually use my cell phone very, very infrequently. Mostly for
emergency backup, and for long distance where my calling is free.
Intermittently just for convenience. But my phone is NOT on
ordinarily and so I do not receive many calls.

On Wed, 03 Mar 2004 02:16:57 -0600, Joyce wrote:

I hated those roaming charges. Gotta say though, I love my Nextel. Is a
bit
pricier than most of the other services, but for our family (and friends)
it has
been well worth every penny. The 2-way radio feature is wonderful ...
just beep
and talk. I no longer have to go hoarse calling my kids downstairs for
dinner ...
or fighting busy signals when they are visiting their sister who lives on
the
phone. G

Joyce

On Tue, 02 Mar 2004 20:38:27 -0600, Prairie Roots wrote:

Thanks for the commiseration.

I'm still disappointed. And not a little annoyed! BUT the silver
lining is that by not picking up the bike tonight, I've had time to
play with the new cell phone I got today. I can now drive across the
Wisconsin/Minnesota border (a mere 45 minutes) and use my cell phone.
My daughters insisted that I switch my cell service from Qwest
Wireless (ZERO roaming) before my road trip to Atlanta in a few weeks
(post-construction). They worry about me traveling that far alone.
Can't say I blame 'em.

I'm going to have to stop buying new toys now because it's almost time
for new clothes again. Soon both season and size changes will have me
back at the mall.


On Tue, 02 Mar 2004 18:12:15 -0800, Fred
wrote:

Oh, I know what disappointed gratification can be like. So sorry.

Well, don't push it if it snows or is very cold.

I use "lobster" mitts for the hands. The semi-mittens with only 3
finger areas so that individual fingers are not as cold. A friend
uses a balaclava (which I pronounce baklava) to keep her face/head
warm.

I hope it comes soon.

On Tue, 02 Mar 2004 17:54:38 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

You mean She Who Must Be Obeyed By All except bike shops who thought
on Saturday they had fenders in stock but turns out they didn't so I
won't be picking up the bike till later this week and is now feeling
very disappointed?

Harumph. I was all set to start bike commuting tomorrow. I figured out
my bike route: It's about 50 blocks from home to work. I made sure I
knew where to park my bike: There's a bike rack in the below-ground
parking garage of my building. I was prepared to buy warmer bike
clothes to get me through the next month: Snow is predicted for
tomorrow.

The bus strike starts 2 a.m. Thursday, so I still have tomorrow to
firm up my plans.

Guess I'll work out on the pilates machine tonight AFTER I VOTE!

Linda P

On Tue, 02 Mar 2004 06:59:42 -0800, Fred
wrote:

Not only did she purchase a new bike but according to my calculations
(but who is counting), she picks it up today! So.....

On Tue, 02 Mar 2004 01:37:47 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Nice loss PR, congrats once again! WW sure is the way to go, you
are proving you
CAN have your icecream and eat it to. G Your prospective new
kitchen and potty
sure sound nice, although the portable doesn't sound very exciting.
G And enjoy
that new bike! I see elsewhere that you did make the official
purchase. I hope
the weather changes soon and you can get out and have some fun.

Joyce

On Sat, 28 Feb 2004 08:00:48 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

My current weight: 159.6 lbs
Weight change since my last recorded weight: -1.4 lbs
Total weight change to date: -72.4 lbs

Back on the downward trend this week. That's always good news.
Remained OP, had 14 leftover Flex Points, exercised 3 times. Went
to a
party last Sunday night where cosmopolitan martinis were served and
I
partook. Ate ice cream every evening after dinner, went through two
containers of meringue cookies. Yet I lost and didn't feel hungry
once. My size 12 jeans are loose around the tummy and baggy around
the
thighs. Is it any wonder I love WW?

This morning I'm doing a bit of housecleaning before my contractor
comes to sign the deal to rehab my kitchen and bathroom.
Construction
starts the week after next. After he leaves I'm going to the bike
shop
for a commuter bike and all the accessories I need to ensure both
comfort and safety for biking in winter.

Then I'm off to Home Depot for countertop samples and to look at
lighting. After that to a sporting goods/camping store to see about
temporary indoor toilets. Or maybe Sears has something. Once
construction starts, I'll be without a bathroom for several weeks.
I
can shower at the Y, and a neighbor has offered use of his bathroom
once in a while. But when you gotta go, you gotta go! You don't
always
have time to jump in the car or walk across the street. Good thing
the
plumbing in my basement will still be connected. LOL

The sun was up before 7 this morning and won't set until 6 this
evening. The temp this morning is 32F; predicted high is 45F with
mostly sunny skies. Practically summer.

It's the best day of my life!

Linda P
232/159.6/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003