November Break a Weigh (Page 2)

Wishing you all a happy, healthy Thanksgiving holiday.  We certainly have an abundance to be thankful for.

I've almost completely eliminated my middle of the night snacking which was very, very bad.  We'll see if that results in any weight loss.  I think I've done better with this and other snacking but I've drinken more beer than usual just because of an increase in get togethers with friends.  I'm meeting some friends again tonight at the neighboorhood microbrewery.  We actually have two within a half mile of my house and another three within two miles.

My car project is going to come right down to the wire to complete before Xmas.  It is normally a months long process that I'm doing in weeks.  Exterior will be done this weekend.  Still need to reassemble interior (carpet, seats, instruments, heater, etc.) and redo the brakes, install new exhaust system, and get engine running.  I decided I would make this special for my mom too as the car was her mother's when she was alive.  My mom was very close to her mother and I know misses her greatly.  I'm going to put a nice chrome license plate holder on it with her mom's name engraved on it as a tribute to her.  Gosh, I can't even think about it without my eyes watering all up.  {Whew}.

I have tears streaming down my face. 

You're a good man, Steve, and you sound like an awesome son.  Hugs to you, brotha.

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almost done

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WOW!  It looks gorgeous!  The paint job is amazing. 

How are you going to present it to them? 

WOW, I'd say this was a very successful challenge for you! Best wishes on your marathon training .

That is really touching!

WOW--AWESOME!  It's fun to figure out stuff along the way that works, huh? :)  Really, it was a great challenge, Mary.

I have read wonderful things about the St. Louis marathon.  It sounds like a really good first one to do.  Good luck on your training.  I imagine you will find, especially as you start logging marathon training miles, that weight can come off rather readily.  Training for a spring marathon can be challenging in the winter months, but arriving at the line with those hard miles under your belt will make the day in early April that much sweeter.  I'm excited for you Mary:) 

Just awesome!

I forgot about weighing and didn't weigh until this morning.  I gained about a pound which is ok but I wish I would have lost four.  I know I'm making a little better eating decisions but have to do better.  It's been fun.

I am glad to hear you lost the four I wanted to.  Good job.  I am excited to hear how your marathon journey progresses.  In January I am going to start ramping up for a marathon March 1st (hopefully the Phoenix Marathon) and the Yakima River Canyon Marathon April 5th.  Good luck.

I forgot about weighing and didn't weigh until this morning.  I gained about a pound which is ok but I wish I would have lost four.  I know I'm making a little better eating decisions but have to do better.  It's been fun.

I am glad to hear you lost the four I wanted to.  Good job.  I am excited to hear how your marathon journey progresses.  In January I am going to start ramping up for a marathon March 1st (hopefully the Phoenix Marathon) and the Yakima River Canyon Marathon April 5th.  Good luck.

WOW--AWESOME!  It's fun to figure out stuff along the way that works, huh?   Really, it was a great challenge, Mary.

I have read wonderful things about the St. Louis marathon.  It sounds like a really good first one to do.  Good luck on your training.  I imagine you will find, especially as you start logging marathon training miles, that weight can come off rather readily.  Training for a spring marathon can be challenging in the winter months, but arriving at the line with those hard miles under your belt will make the day in early April that much sweeter.  I'm excited for you Mary 

Just awesome!

Steve!!! I was hoping you'd post an update, and this is SO AWESOME! 

Your dad looks very happy. Such a thoughtful gift. 

I hope you had a wonderful holiday too.  And you too Mary!

Hey, it's great to hear from you.  Hope you had a great holiday and are enjoying your trip.  We miss you.