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[George]

 
5!!

[bk]

Page five?  Really?

[bk]

Darling Daughter and I had a wonderful three-hour visit, which I'll talk more about in the notes.

[bk]

Then it was the Christmas dinner with Barry Pearl - twelve of us in all at Buca di Peppo or something like that.  It was JAMMED.  I couldn't believe it.  I guess cozy Christmases at home are a thing of the past.  Anyway, second time eating at this chain and I am simply not a fan.  The Caesar was good, but everything else was blah - family style so Barry ordered everything, but nothing is above average.

[Jeanne]

Oh, my, George! You've lost QUITE a lot of weight! Are you now at your weight goal? In any case, a BIG CONGRATS!!

[Jeanne]

It was nice to see photos of your sister and niece, too.

[George]

Oh, my, George! You've lost QUITE a lot of weight! Are you now at your weight goal? In any case, a BIG CONGRATS!!

Thanks, Jeanne!  I don't have a specific goal.  I would like to lose some more (down 90 pounds so far), but I've plateaued for the last several months and haven't gotten any lower.

[Jeanne]

Then it was the Christmas dinner with Barry Pearl - twelve of us in all at Buca di Peppo or something like that.  It was JAMMED.  I couldn't believe it.  I guess cozy Christmases at home are a thing of the past.  Anyway, second time eating at this chain and I am simply not a fan.  The Caesar was good, but everything else was blah - family style so Barry ordered everything, but nothing is above average.

Not many restaurants are open Christmas Day, so those that are are often packed. Too bad you didn't enjoy your meal more.

[George]

I suppose I should actually start some kind of exercise.

 

[Jeanne]

Oh, my, George! You've lost QUITE a lot of weight! Are you now at your weight goal? In any case, a BIG CONGRATS!!

Thanks, Jeanne!  I don't have a specific goal.  I would like to lose some more (down 90 pounds so far), but I've plateaued for the last several months and haven't gotten any lower.

People always get frustrated when they plateau, but I'm convinced it's quite a healthy thing. The body wants to maintain homeostasis. It's settling in, getting used to the new normal. I wouldn't push it, just continue to eat healthy food and less than you used to.

[Jeanne]

I suppose I should actually start some kind of exercise.

 

Yes, walking would be a good start. Do any of your family members walk regularly?

[Jeanne]

Bruce, I'm glad you were able to visit with your daughter.

[Jeanne]

puppykittynyc presents Mr Mustard as their Christmas mascot. 

I'll take him!

[Jeanne]

I am stuffed!

[Jeanne]

Tomorrow I must wait around all day for the gas company guy to show up. I have lots to do here--I just prefer my freedom.

[Jeanne]

Good night.

[John G.]

I only remember one Christmas of assembling toys. This Christmas morning, I assembled my new telescope. And both it and I are still standing.

That was quite a nice gift.

It was my fifth anniversary gift from USAA. I hadn’t had to assemble it. And tonight it’s clouded over.

[John G.]

Then it was the Christmas dinner with Barry Pearl - twelve of us in all at Buca di Peppo or something like that.  It was JAMMED.  I couldn't believe it.  I guess cozy Christmases at home are a thing of the past.  Anyway, second time eating at this chain and I am simply not a fan.  The Caesar was good, but everything else was blah - family style so Barry ordered everything, but nothing is above average.

Don’t like their food at all.

[John G.]

Here are me, my niece, and my sister, all in our funky sweaters!

Nice photo despite the sweaters.

[John G.]

My son and dil gave me a stuffed kitty with an envelope on the collar. It included a gift certificate for a cat or kitten needing to come home from the pound.

A wonderful present.

[George]

I suppose I should actually start some kind of exercise.

 

Yes, walking would be a good start. Do any of your family members walk regularly?

I think my niece does, but I actually moved to this condo 11 years ago so that I could walk to work...it's only about a mile from where I work, but I've rarely walked.  Someday, I'll get my butt in gear!

[John G.]

A very full Christmas Day with lobster soup (a Julia Child recipe), grilled lamb and veggies.

I made a parsnip pie. Promising but under seasoned. And for dessert, goat cheese with roasted garlic on homemade bread. French and Spanish wines. Delish.

[George]

Here are me, my niece, and my sister, all in our funky sweaters!

Nice photo despite the sweaters.

Thanks, John!

[John G.]

Started to watch a droll Sasha Guidry comedy called La Poison. But I haven’t the stamina to make it much further tonight.

[John G.]

Good night, all. Merry Christmas dreams.

[George]

Good night, John.

[Jrand74]

Nice photos DR GEORGE - and yes you look very svelte!

I hope to stay DOWN to my fighting weight as well.....have to stop eating NOW!

[Jrand74]

I have eaten at Beppo de Buca or whatever once.....it wasn't my favorite.

[Jrand74]

It's supposed to be very COLD tonight.....down to about 10 degrees. I may wear a hat to bed.

[George]

Nice photos DR GEORGE - and yes you look very svelte!

I hope to stay DOWN to my fighting weight as well.....have to stop eating NOW!

Thanks, Jrand!  And good luck to you!