Melissa - I mean Martha! The baby carriage was so cute, they had pineapple rings as the wheels! I'm going to have to try Irene's cupcake recipe too! I'm pretty sure I'm out this cycle. My temps are weird so hopefully next month is back to normal. I though about not temping but come on, ya right!

Lisa - The bag game is so popular here too. I see it everywhere. I have never played though! I have a trespasser in my garden. I see the same bunny everyday running in & out! I think he's after my zucchini. I better thing of something before DH shoots it!

Irene - My SIL, MIL & I make Christmas cookeis every year. My nephews HAVE to help, what a mess! SIL's kitchen floor is usually covered in sprinkles! Last year my socks were multi-colored on the bottom from all the sprinkles on the floor! I can only imagine cupcakes with 2 little girls! They sound yummy!

Rebecca - LOL - that was my first thought too but then I figured it couldn't mean that! How was your first day back to work?

Lauren - Any offers on the house yet?

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Good morning Kayrn don't count yourself out, when you least expect it, that is usually when it happens. Poor little bunny is hungry.

We had quite the excitement here yesterday morning. In the State Forest on the main road we were told there was a naked man. Sure enough when they went to check there he was in all his glory. He lives just across the road in some patio homes. Said he was drinking Sunday night and decided to get back to nature. Dropped his clothes in his front yard and in the woods he went. Got lost and couldn't make head to tails where he was until the sun came up yesterday morning. He was on the back of the forest at the river. His whole body was scratched and cut up from walking through the briars and limbs in the woods. He had long hair with leaves all in it too. When the rangers confronted him he went on to say I know I am stupid, I didn't mean anything by doing it. They ran him through the computer and he has never been in trouble in his 43 years, yes he was 43 years old. Come to find out he is the cook at Macroni Grill, don't know that I will eat there anytime soon. Said it was no excuse but his Dad had messed with him since he was just a baby and now there are times things go off in his head and he does stupid things. Sure hope he does not hurt someone. It take all kinds in this world, just wish he would get some real help before he hurts someone. We have so many females who jog and ride their bikes here because it is "safe", scarey if you ask me. Just thought it might give you all a little chuckle this morning. What a way to start a Monday off yesterday.

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Lisa - Steph had a long weekend with no internet at home. I'm sure we'll hear from her today. Funny story about the naked man, too! What a dummy.

Karyn - My first day back hasn't been so bad. I deleted a bunch of junk email and only had 101 left to read! Not as bad as I thought it would be. BUT I have month end stuff to do. YUK.

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Lisa ~ OMG! That was funny!

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I'm here, and I got absolutely NOTHING done over my huge four-day weekend. I don't know, I keep stalling. Gotta get on the damn horse and make this happen. I'll get there...

Mrsreid, of course we remember you (I forgot your name, though). That's wonderful about your weight loss, and school. Good for you. I don't feel very inspirational most of the time; It's sweet to hear something like that.

Bec, did you post pix in the thread? I have to go see your fish...

Lisa, LOL@the naked guy. He's already been named 'ugly naked guy' in my head like on 'Friends'.

Not feeling great today. Not feeling badly, I just had some episode with my blood pressure or SOMETHING this morning; I was so dizzy this morning, I had to kneel down in the tub while I was in the shower, sit on the edge to wash my hair, and I kept having to stop what I was doing and sit down. Got it under control, but I have a little bit of a hangover from it. I'll survive. It happens every once in a while. Ah, well.

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Steph - How has your bp been lately?? Still in a good range? Had you eaten?? Maybe a case of low blood sugar??

Yes, pics posted in the thread.

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Steph everyone needs a break so it's okay if you didn't get anything done. Worried about your BP keep a check on it for a few days, it could be stress too.

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No actually, I hadn't eaten much yesterday or the day before. But I started throwing down gatorade this morning when I felt woozy, and couldn't rebound. I STILL don't feel real well. It's very very possibly a blood sugar thing; I am somewhat sensitive to that, and WILL pass out if hit with anxiety on top of low blood sugar (like I have the routine when I get blood drawn b/c it can make me black out).

It got a little scary this morning...I couldn't pull it together, and I was fighting it hard in the shower, just trying to get quick-washed and rinsed, but I had to sit a few times and the one time when I had to actually sit all the way and put my head down. As I was rinsing my body soap off, I don't even know how well I rinsed, but I had to get out right that second b/c otherwise I would have passed out. Unfortunately, I'm a freak and have fainted enough times in my life to be real familiar with what it feels like beforehand. I was on my way out if I didn't get out of the shower immediately; I'd pushed too far. So I get out and toss myself on the bad, soaking pillows and everything b/c I hadn't even grabbed my towel. It was that close. Got it together and sat up. Then it became this little dance. Put in a contact, sit down. Break into a sweat. Put on half my makeup, sit down. I called work and told them since I couldn't do more than a few minutes at a time, I was running late.

BP was steady and I started weaning off the meds, then last weekend it was high when I checked it and I had gone to every third day with the meds. By high I mean mid-130s/80s, so too high, and I went back to the meds; I figured it was anxiety and perhaps this isn't the best time to wean off.

Oh it's fun to be me.

I have to go look at your fish.

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Steph - I hope you feel better soon... I can't imagine how scary that must be.

Lisa - I don't know if that story was more funny or sad... I'm sure it was funny to see but sad when you think about that guy's life being so messed up.

Karyn - boys must be worse than girls - her kids were so cute because they were trying really hard to get everything in the bowl and really only got stuff on each other and the countertop! I wouldn't count you out either although I know what you mean about not trusting that your cycle will be completely normal right away.

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Irene it is kind of sad, poor guy kept saying this is stupid, why did I do it. The funny part is he was just walking down the road like nothing was wrong until they stopped to talk to him, that is when he covered up. He seemed embarassed after that. I really wish they could have handled it in some way he would have been made to have some kind of mental evaluation. Like I said, we have a lot of woman here alone, walking, running and biking, I think it is our reasonability to make sure their safety is looked out for here. This man might need some serious help, and before now just flown under the radar. Anyway it has been the topic of talk today here. Just wonder if he got chiggers? :0

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Not sure how many of ya'll know much about the crazy hippy period in our history; but the major commune that served "breakfast in bed" at woodstock was based about an hour from me. My point being, long haired men get drunk and wonder through the woods naked here all the time! I've been known to do that, too-come to think of it. Was this a more "public" park? Because I'm picturing more of a national forest/campground kind of place.

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Hi Girls~
I went to work today to unpack some more stuff in my new office. It is exciting to go to work at a new place! People seem to be very nice so far.

Christie & Claire~ There is definitely beer drinking going on while we tailgate. DH is SO excited about the season starting in August! It is A LOT of fun!

Karyn~ No offers yet, but on Friday a couple came back for the 2nd time, but then went out of town. Their realtor told our realtor that she thinks they will make an offer this week. I am hopeful...

Steph~ ((hugs))

Lisa~ WOW! Very sad.

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Steph~ You got me worried about you. Take GOOD care of yourself, ok? Don't make me come out there! (((hugs)))

Lisa~ OMG about the naked guy! What a weirdo! I would be far too embarrassed to ever attempt something like that. I get embarrassed walking around my house naked.

Claire~ about you wandering around drunk and naked!

Lauren~ Thinking of you.

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This Provera is making me REALLY crampy. Has anyone here taken it before??? They said af won't show until 7-10 days after my last pill, which is tomorrow.

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Lauren - I know Meredith and Christina both took provera to induce AF. Maybe shoot them a PM and ask what s/e they had from it. Hopefully, the cramps are the result of breaking things up in there to get rid of it.

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Claire Harbison State Forest is in the middle of Columbia, 2000+ acres, maybe this will give you an idea. Anyway we are surrounded by housing developments, shopping malls and businesses, not considered country at all. We are classified the largest green space East of the Mississippi in a City area.

Jenna I am with you, I like to cover up around the house, but I think DH count be a nudist sometimes.

Lauren big <<<HUG>>>.

Steph get busy, you had your break. Hope you are feeling better this morning.

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