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Post by lmenglish on Apr 22, 2017 12:16:04 GMT
So what are your Earth Day Plans? I am spending the day at the ball park. Both grandsons have a game. Then some grocery shopping. DH is out of town so I need to figure out a dinner for one. Then I'll probably watch the Cardinals baseball game
WI showed a 1.6# gain. Got up this am and it's gone! Should have waited a day. But to put things in perspective for me, I bought some new golf shorts 3 sizes smaller than 2 years ago.
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Post by pbnj on Apr 22, 2017 14:20:19 GMT
Happy Earth Day! I actually remember being in college and participating in the first Earth Day! It's a bit rainy today so don't think they'll be much outdoor stuff here today. But in honor of Earth Day here are a few tips!
Turn off the lights every time you leave the room to save energy.
Unplug devices and turn off electronics when not in use.
Buy locally-grown produce to reduce your carbon footprint.
Try carpooling or public transport instead of driving, whenever you can.
Use reusable shopping bags.
Fix leaky taps and turn off water when not using it to conserve water.
Switch from disposable to reusable in order to reduce waste.
Recycle and reuse as much as you can.
Find a way to plant a tree in your neighbourhood.
Upgrade your appliances to energy-efficient ones when you have to - it'll save money in the long run.
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Post by linda72 on Apr 22, 2017 15:19:21 GMT
Good morning! I got up at 3:45 a.m. to go to DD's house to watch DGD(10) while DD stood in line outside at the School District Outdoor Learning Center to sign up for special summer programs. DD was #51 in line. Some people got there at 2 a.m. They only take 300 people so DD felt happy to get the time and session she wanted for her 2 kids. The kids will participate in activities related to the outside including releasing homing pigeons from their homes and (hopefully) they will return to the Center. It's a very popular program so I'm glad I could help DD. The original plan was DGD was going to spend the night but she got sick yesterday with a bad virus and DD didn't want her at my house (thank you!) She was much better this morning when she woke so she is on the mend. DSIL was camping with DGS which was how I got involved in Plan B. I was able to take a nap on the sofa so I didn't miss out on too much sleep but it had been a long time since I was out at 4 a.m.! lmenglish I've had the same thing happen with my weight. It's like my body "knows" when it's WI day! pbnj Great list for Earth Day. So happy your DH has got your back! He's a keeper! |
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Post by DebDoesWW on Apr 22, 2017 16:11:12 GMT
Late to the party as usual, thank you for kicking us off lmenglish. 3 sizes down in shorts?!? That is a wonderful NSV! Woohoo  pbnj that's what I get for being late, if you wouldn't make making an appearance over in the ND thread with that list too I'd sure appreciate it! linda72 that was so nice of you no I am so glad she got them into the program glad your DGD is feeling better. Have a wonderful day everyone! 🌺 |
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Post by dina on Apr 22, 2017 16:14:57 GMT
Good morning!
Late check in for me too!
Just got done with our community yard sale..did ok..rest goodwill here we come!
Dinner and movies tonight with DD's
Enjoy the rest of your Saturday!!
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Post by susiq25679 on Apr 22, 2017 16:19:00 GMT
Good afternoon. Been to the gym, shopping, happily unexpected visit with dear friend. About to take a short nap before mani/pedi for the Handicapped Children's Charity Ball this evening.
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Post by pamthomas46 on Apr 22, 2017 18:24:38 GMT
Sleeping late ten out for brunch and a walk around Old Towne and then dinner out with dh and dd. Tomorrow will be family dinner. At least I know the menues well and have a meal plan. Happy Earthday everyone!
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Post by ksbruns on Apr 22, 2017 18:30:27 GMT
Checking in! I was up and at em this AM, determined to get my Earth Day activity badge, LOL; I am not one to walk in the cold and rain, so I earned it! Have fun tonight, susiq25679! Congrats lmenglish ! |
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Post by thyme2 on Apr 22, 2017 19:22:29 GMT
Good Afternoon All. Haven't been by much this week. Busy with work and catching up on life.
Happy Earth Day! Celebrating lmenglish and the 3 sizes down!
Walked in the rain to a pottery/art studio yard sale where they have seconds at amazing prices twice a year. Then headed around the corner to the farmer's market where they had the first strawberries of the season. Later walked to a plant sale at the home of George Washington's mom Mary. Nice to have historic places blocks away. I didn't see anything new to buy but it is a pretty garden.
Been puttering in the house cleaning, clearing, closet shopping and just hanging out.
Used some weekly points yesterday for a great dinner at a new authentic Italian restaurant downtown. Sooooo worth the points and sodium puff today. Yum! One of the servers was the dad of the chef and when I asked him about a caponata mixture that was served, he used his phone translator to tell me it was a chef secret! When he did later tell me some ingredients in Italian I understood a word or two from my grandfather's teaching me garden words as a child. Definitely a place to return often. I have to look up SP's for homemade gelato....didn't try it but will have to at some time. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2017 20:01:11 GMT
I'm always late to the party.Curves and grocery shopping this morning.DH broke a water faucet last night when trying to get the worn water hose off it so we have been without water since 6:00 last night.He thinks he has it fixed and we are just waiting for it to dry. I will celebrate Earth Day by going for a short walk on this cooler and very windy afternoon. Great NSV lmenglish. Have a great Saturday all! |
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Post by diva49 on Apr 23, 2017 2:24:08 GMT
I'm IN.
Slept in this morning after a second late night. Went to the 10 AM WW meeting instead of the 8:30; sub-for-sub since our regular leader's planned sub woke with vertigo and "phoned a friend".
Toots had a 5 PM church gig and suggested that I go outfit-shopping when he left at 3:30. I did, and left the mall at 6:15, SUCCESSFUL in my search for something suitable for a 60th-wedding-anniversary party on May 6th. Now I need shoes (but I need new "dressy" black sandals anyway, LOL).
I hope everyone's had a healthy-eating day; mine has been.
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Post by ksbruns on Apr 23, 2017 12:33:45 GMT
diva49 Is this anniversary your's??? If so, congratulations in advance!!! (And always congrats on a great new outfit...)
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