Susie's 2022 campaign

[xMariex]

Hi all

Sorry for being awol, been so busy at work, and lots of stress with the flat (still waiting for the vendor to instruct a solicitor!), and on Friday I heard that an uncle from a branch of the family we don't have much to do with died two years ago, and no one told me. Very sad, because I was really fond of him.

Sigh...anyhoo, lots of work to get on with but will try and catch up with diaries later today. Big hugs all xxx

So sorry about your loss not nice finding out all this time later. And all this stress with work/flat purchase cant be easier. I hope things get a bit less stressful over the next weeks x

 

[ladyfelsham]

Morning all

Sorry for not updating sooner but it has been a real roller coaster for the last week.

Flat number 8 did fall through, the silly seller decided she didn't want to sell and suddenly took it off the market. I was so upset, really had my heart set on it, and just didn't have the energy to even think about looking for a new place - but prices just continue to go up and up in London and most places are now out of my budget. VERY depressing!

Then blow me down, I got offered the chance to see a 2 bed shared ownership flat, saw it the next day, applied for it and got it!
:bliss::bliss:

It's not a huge place but it IS two bedrooms, with parking, and will leave me with enough money to really decorate it how I want. There's a communal garden for the Orbster, who will have to remain an inside cat for a bit because you're not supposed to have pets in shared ownership places - but I noticed a couple of other cats while I was there, so if we keep it on the QT it should be fine.

Not much can go wrong with this one, the survey is fine, the mortgage has been approved, there's no complication with legals and I can't be gazumped - so, all being well, I should be in by mid September.

It has been so stressful, and I comfort eat big time when stressed, so I've put loads back on - but will try and get back in focus next week.

Missed you all, will catch up on diaries over the weekend xxx

 

[crazykats]

Really delighted for you Suzie! House purchase (or in our case, house selling) really can be the pits - but this sounds to be an absolute cert for you, just great news!
I'm convinced dieting is all in the mind, and once you feel comfortable again, then all will be fine. So happy for you.

 

[chips with everything]

Hi Sooz, So pleased about the flat Nightmare Sellers are the pits. They don't realise (or maybe do and just don't care) they are playing with peoples lives. Should be penalised financially if they pull out on a whim. Still struggling computer wise. Found loads of pics from emails and have reloaded some, but others gone forever. Now cd isn't working. Maybe it is a virus. Good bloke (I think) didn't mention anything. Hey Ho, always something isnt there Foodwise, I have been good. So tempted to have a drink when the sun comes out, which it has yesterday and today in North Wales. First clear blue skies I have seen all year, literally. But resisted so far. Had a fresh tuna steak last night with mediterranean veggies. Wonderful. Rolled oats this morning with tip of teaspoon of lemon curd, with coconut and Onken fat free yoghurt. Lovely. Always get anxious as Tuesday looms, silly isn't it. Enjoy the sunshine and tennis, if it's your thing. chips xx

 

[ladyfelsham]

Awww thank you lovely ladies for your kind thoughts - I'm very much a home loving person, so being settled is really important to me.

Now it is all slowly coming together, I can start to look at things like tiles

Hope you are enjoying this lovely weather

 

[chips with everything]

Blimey where is everyone So many regulars have vanished without trace. don't mean you Sooz, as I know you'll be back .... Well you'd better or I'll stalk you Chezz gone again, Lostris a lovely Dutch girl etc Hey Ho. Hope you're well. chips x

 

[TracyGWill]

Blimey where is everyone So many regulars have vanished without trace. don't mean you Sooz, as I know you'll be back .... Well you'd better or I'll stalk you Chezz gone again, Lostris a lovely Dutch girl etc Hey Ho. Hope you're well. chips x

Yes, I know what you mean - Lou's gone AWOL as well as Chezz and some others. Come back girls!! xx

 

[chips with everything]

Yes, I know what you mean - Lou's gone AWOL as well as Chezz and some others. Come back girls!! xx

On my "chips with everything" thread some have surfaced, as I say there, even if some miniminnies have had a wobble, it's good that they're still lurking and visiting the site. It is so hard. People used to say losing weight in the Summer months was easier as sun = salads and cold dark Winters = comfort food and stodge, but for me it's the opposite. In this weather I want ice cream and booze. Two of my demons Hey Ho. Off to suck an ice cube and grab a cold bottle of San Pellegrino Italian sparkling water and pretend it's Piper Heidsieck Champagne. I'll know whether my deprivation has been rewarded on Tuesday am be good. chips xx ps Wherever you are Sooz, hope you're having fun xx

 

[ladyfelsham]

Hi darling, still here - just been manically busy with work and home stuff, and doing really badly on the eating plan.

Some days I'm really good and completely focused, and other days it just falls apart - like a lot of people, I guess.

I'm going to not worry too much about it until I move (hopefully September), and then really get back on the wagon. But I'll keep lurking and posting

 

[chips with everything]

Thank goodness ! Yours are the only Likes I every receive Lurk away ... chips xx

 

[chips with everything]

Hi Sooz, don't know why I thought of you, but knowing you have talked property, here and abroad, saw this on ebay 300935941317. only just listed, started at 99p !! in Putney. Wish I was nearer ! love chips xx

 

[chezz]

hi chips
im here i have been away on holiday came back and wow like i had never been away work was mad everyone on holiday or sick mmm i think they wanted to sit in the sun lolol well i know now i cannot go awol again ok in september i am cause i go to crete for 2 weeks but i just cannot do it without coming on here it keeps me going like my weigh in every week i feel awful as when i got back my friend was straight there so she took so much of my time and i had to tell her to give me some space i have got to spend time with me o/h to why do i feel so bad though i mean i love her to bits but she her family bro and sis staying with her i feel like im being used a bit shes wanting to go out for a glass of wine or go round to hers and sit in garden and drink and i love a glass of wine but its doing nothing for the diet 7lb gain gutted but hey ho im going to hold my chin up high and get back into the healthy eating 1 wine once a week with the o/h hope you are keeping ok and the weather is not to hot for you i like it when not at work lololol lol xxxxxxxxx

 

[chips with everything]

hi chips

Chezzy !!!! I am so glad you're back. I was worried. You'll soon get your gain off. Just follow these tips. Turn TV / Radio off, Draw curtains, Sit on floor under table and ignore knock on door when "friend" comes calling. Start putting yourself first for once. Just say outright you're not feeling well and can't cope with other peoples problems at the moment. And remember, as I said before. 7lbs a bummer, but fight back. I've eaten Cheeseburgers bigger than that :break_diet:Susie will be so pleased you have returned. chips xxxxx

 

[chezz]

hi chipster
wow i have missed you so much your support and your fun loving personality lol i really do feel like hiding under the table i love her to bits but its getting over powering now i know i am going to have to be hard and say back off a little bit i have said it once but i think its just going over her head lolol i had to laugh about your cheese burgers lolol wow your weight loss is going brill well done
how are the birds and there little ones xxxxxx
how is this weather for you im not moaning ok i am its getting me down a little now cause its getting to bloody hot at night and even my fan is blowing hot air at me lolol lolol

 

[ladyfelsham]

I've eaten Cheeseburgers bigger than that :break_diet:Susie will be so pleased you have returned. chips xxxxx

LOL classic Chips comment, made me really laugh And YES very pleased to see you back Chezz - you are both so lovely and supportive, so it's great to meet up here and chat about this 'n that!

I've been awol for a few days - birthday on Tuesday, and my best mate (who emigrated to NZ) is over for a holiday, so she has just left after a three day talkfest - also shopping-fest, flat viewing-fest and of course wine-fest! She's a veggie so we had lots of lovely fresh food. I had three days off work but feel like I need another holiday

Newsflash - I've booked in a hypnotherapist who specialises in gastric hynobands - thought it was worth a shot to try - one long intensive session at my house, later in August. I will of course report back.

 

[chips with everything]

And what about the rug ..... see higher up thread chips xx

 

[ladyfelsham]

Thanks very much for the link to the carpet hun - not my colours, sadly, but i really appreciate you keeping an eye out for me

 

[chezz]

hi susie wow you have bben busy missed you but im back now x x x

 

[chips with everything]

Hi Lady Lurker (aka Sooz) Did I tell you I've got a Plunge Pool? Chezz was well impressed. I've posted a photo of it on my Chips with everything is Back thread. Let me know what you think. chips x

 

[chezz]

hi sooz
hope your keeping ok
its brill you must at the plunge pool lol lol xxxxxxxxxxxxx