DYK 2012: It's the end of the world as we know it.... :-)

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DYK 2012: It's the end of the world as we know it.... :-)
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Sun, 01-01-2012 - 12:34am

dyk Happy 2012!!!

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Registered: 06-18-2006
DYK Jennie, I keep forgetting to tell you that I stole your community service idea.

DYK penalty for taking food into her room (I.e. me finding a dish or a wrapper) is half an hour of hard time, with no phone or computer breaks.

DYK harsh, right? ;) Well, so far I haven't caught any infractions. I hope it stays that way for a long time!

Deb
 
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DYK every time I go to the store, I am shocked at food prices, especially meat and prepared foods. For example, Pete eats a pack of Pop Tarts every day (I know, I know) and their price has risen about 20% in the past year.

DYK and beef! Fortunately, extra lean ground beef was on sale, because I don't think we would have been having chili this weekend otherwise. Over $4 a pound for run of the mill supermarket ground sirloin!

Deb
 
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dyk, I split my shopping between 3 stores

dyk, produce, some staples, and random things are at Trader Joe's - which is really only convenient when I go to my kettlebell and boxing classes

dyk, more specific vegetarian/vegan foods, convenient produce (pre-chopped fruit/veggies), and the random splurges are at WholeFoods

dyk, and everything else (bread, cereal, variety in staples, etc.) are at Shaw's (the "regular" store)

dyk, I have a love/hate relationship with WF...love the store, hate that I've never left with spending less than $30, which is typically what I spend at the other stores. I usually spend more at WF than the other 2 combined...and I don't buy meat!

dyk, I always find neat things that I NEED...at least I've stopped buying bars, I have enough Larabars, Cliffbars, and Luna protein bars to last me a long time
Past Races:
-Boston Run to Remember Half Marathon, 5/29/11 (2:35:11, no training!)
-Corporate Run, 3.5 miles 6/2/11 (36:38, 4 days after running the half!)
-BAA 10k, 6/26/11 (1:04:52, wanted to be under an hour...)
-Tavern to Tavern
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Registered: 03-02-2008
dyk, I've been almost 100% off of caffeine for a week now

dyk, this morning I ate a Cliff bar that contained caffeine...not sure if it was mental, but my stomach felt a little funny afterwards

dyk, the sad thing...no caffeine was an accident! I've been running so late this week that I haven't had time to stop before work (or risk being late to my 9:00 call) and I'm trying to give up diet coke now that work has calmed down

dyk, I haven't been finishing my lattes in a few weeks, but I think I'm ready to go back. I miss them!

dyk, this means that I have to leave for the gym earlier!
Past Races:
-Boston Run to Remember Half Marathon, 5/29/11 (2:35:11, no training!)
-Corporate Run, 3.5 miles 6/2/11 (36:38, 4 days after running the half!)
-BAA 10k, 6/26/11 (1:04:52, wanted to be under an hour...)
-Tavern to Tavern
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Registered: 03-02-2008
dyk, I think I'm going to ask for new handwraps for boxing

dyk, the 2 pairs I have are the 2 pair I started with in May...and are stretched out and falling apart

dyk, they are 72" long...probably closer to 80" now after all of the uses

dyk, the Velcro is coming off as well...and I'm not sewing it back on!

Past Races:
-Boston Run to Remember Half Marathon, 5/29/11 (2:35:11, no training!)
-Corporate Run, 3.5 miles 6/2/11 (36:38, 4 days after running the half!)
-BAA 10k, 6/26/11 (1:04:52, wanted to be under an hour...)
-Tavern to Tavern
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Registered: 02-27-2003
Dyk we shop at WF and trader joes. I LOVE TJ's and their awesome prices. WF is for stuff I can't get there, like veggies burgers, organic frozen veggies, larabars, etc.
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Registered: 03-02-2008
dyk, today's low is 8 degrees

dyk, tomorrow's low is 9 degrees

dyk, but no snow in the forecast until Tursday when the low is 39 edges

dyk, I miss snow
Past Races:
-Boston Run to Remember Half Marathon, 5/29/11 (2:35:11, no training!)
-Corporate Run, 3.5 miles 6/2/11 (36:38, 4 days after running the half!)
-BAA 10k, 6/26/11 (1:04:52, wanted to be under an hour...)
-Tavern to Tavern
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Registered: 07-15-2008

DYK - Elizabeth, with the wind we have, it's cold, cold, cold

DYK- I even turned up the thermostate to 68.

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Registered: 07-15-2008

DYK- I have marinated (low fat Italian dressing) boneless/skinless chickne breasts baking in the overn

DYK- Something to snack on later today - I'll probably add some veggies to this, chopped tomatoes, fresh basil, grated zucchini.

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Registered: 06-18-2006
DYK first thing I did this morning after drinking my coffee was make a huge vat of chili. Then I made a big spinach frittata to give me something to eat the first couple of mornings next week.

DYK I have to go back to the store AGAIN because I used up all my garlic this morning, and no garlic in this house is practically a culinary emergency!

DYK but I am going to try to wait until tomorrow since Pete also needs lunch meats and I like to buy those as late in the weekend as possible.

Deb
 

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