Loved this post by Mark Simpson!

I stepped on the scale today and discovered I had reached my goal of losing 20 lbs!!! I was 160 lbs!!!  Yeah!!!   I never thought it would take this long  to get here, but I am glad to be here!   Better slow and steady than fast and yo-yoing ( Read more... )

Last weekend Edmonton Opera kicked off it's new season with Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman".  Once again, Edmonton Opera staged a great and accessible performance.  I then headed off to Jasper for a three day corporate retreat focused on Project Management.  Overall, the retreat was useful and I certainly learned a few things about managing highly ( Read more... )

Not much going on.  I did the Edmonton Art Walk yesterday - twas very nice to see the galleries etc.  I did this same walk in the spring as part of a coffee date, but the guy I did it with was such an idiot that I abandoned it after three galleries - he insisted on discussing each piece which highlighted his utter ignorance.  Oh well ( Read more... )

The dining room set was delivered Thursday!  It's wonderful and I'm very pleased with the purchase - see the pics!  Saturday, I had Dave and Shane over for Thanksgiving dinner.  Overall, the dinner was a great success.  Given that I hadn't hosted a dinner part in many years, I was a bit out of practice in terms.  The only faux-paux of the evening ( Read more... )

Pics are at the following link. 

This week, my weight hit 160.5!!  Whoo Hoo!!  It had been rather stuck at 162 for months, but today it dropped to 160.5.   I've learned to be patient about the weight loss thing, and not push the body too hard, cause that is just not sustainable - meaning it will just bounce back again. Anyways, I'm happy ( Read more... )

Back in August, I ordered a new dining table and small server.  I call the furniture company on Friday, and they told me that the set has now shipped from the factory in Quebec and will likely arrive at in Edmonton this coming week.  Whoo Hoo!!  As a result, I spent a few hours yesterday cleaning my condo - as it's easier to clean with less stuff ( Read more... )

My lord - it's been three weeks since I posted!  Shame on me!   Last week I saw the chiropractor for re-examine.  Overall, the pain is now gone, but  as he explained, my C5 still has some problems so I decided to proceed with the second phase of treatment - which is rather painful - and involves me lying on a foam block with a strap on my head so ( Read more... )

Given the possibility of a rather large contract, I delayed my trip to BC this past week so I could get everything in order here.  Needless to say, this past week was rather stressful - again.  Next week, I'll be in the office till Wednesday, then I will head off to BC to see the Rents and pick  up some fruit.  About all that's new here.  There is ( Read more... )