Keith from CA

Weigh in report for week 32, I lost two pounds this week. The first half I was very bad, and the last half I was very good. Hope I've started a new trend.

Congrats, Keith! So ... honestly ... which half did you enjoy more? :)

Truth be told, the first half ... you had to ask.

Just popping in to see how you are doing Keith, and well done that man for losing the two pounds, I think I would like the first half too! Hope all is well.

Weigh in report for week 33, I've had relatives visiting, completely let myself go, didn't restrict my eating, drank all the beer I wanted, and gained 4 pounds. Apparently, andré, the first half is way more fun.

Hey Keith, thought it was high time to visit your page again. I have confidence that you will achieve your goals. Hold on to your seat, I have a bunch to say. Remember that calories count...no matter where you get them from. Beer and soda are empty calories, no nutrition. Celery on the other hand, has less calories in a stalk than you burn chewing it. It's also very boring, but it might be worth it to help you feel full.

Maybe you should think about drinking bloody mary's instead. They fill you up fast, contain a full serving of veggies, and have less calories (in an old fashion tub. I'm talking about the glass at the bar, not that relic in your gramma's bathroom) than a lite beer. If you chomp on the celery stick while you are sipping it....I don't know. I've been racking my brain on ways to help you. Like you've said since the beginning, you are a person who has to do things 100 percent. You can't cut food out of your life, so we have to find a way to work it out. Did you stop by that web site I told you about?

Take Care, I Care and I'll talk to you soon.

thanks again Keith - a lovely accompaniment to my 5 min lunchbreak lunch...glad you had a lovely lunch - thanks for sharing the pic.
take care x

Just popped in to see the photograph of you all. It is a lovely piccy. I am hoping to meet up with Ian and his wife from Sydney sometime soon. Our schedules seem to be clashing at the moment but hopefully we will fit a meet in.
The weight loss is terrible isn't it such a battle at times but think how much you have lost already and that is good. I just keep yearning for the wrong stuff.. its just so yummy!!! Keep going though you are doing well x

Hi Keith! That's a great picture of you three. You do ALL look very relaxed & happy. It looks like a very nice Mexican restaurant, too. So which did you drink - margaritas or Dos Equis? Thanks for your note on Easy about Judy. I've been wondering if she was going back to the cabin. Think I must have said or done something to offend her. She never writes to me anymore [tears U.S Open coming up soon. Would be nice if we could have an American do well for a change. I'd love to see James Blake win a big one!!!

Hi Keith, thanks for posting the pic of the three of us. I certainly did not want to leave Lynne out. And, thank you for the compliment, I felt the same way and look forward to you meeting Linda. I had made myself a note to bring back some "chocolate big ben cake for André", then I forgot to ask about it. I even had made myself a note.

Keith - thanks so much for editing and posting Part 2 of the Mairzy Doats saga! I was going to dinner and didn't want to leave anyone hanging for "the rest of the story", which is why I asked you to post it for me. I really appreciate it, and I'll have to make sure I double-check my "copy and paste" documents in the future. I don't want to get tangled in the "swear web" again!

Hi, again! I was just reading the previous posts and thought I'd share something with you. My brother, who had been overweight all his life, started a diet about a year ago and has lost about 80 pounds. He went on the Slim Fast diet. Had the Slim Fast "milkshakes" for breakfast and lunch and a normal dinner at night. Now that his stomach has shrunk, he no longer bothers with the Slim Fast at lunch, so he's basically down to two meals a day (Slim Fast for breakfast and a regular dinner at night). He says he's never felt better in his life, and he looks terrific! Of course, he had pretty good motivation: he had developed a heart condition. But now his blood pressure is normal, and his cholesterol counts are excellent. Good luck!

Thank you for your support ! We will keep all the beautiful memories we have from her in our hearts !

Weigh in report for week 34, I lost one pound. I think I'm being a little bit better about controlling what goes into my mouth, but wasn't very consistent this week about the exercise thing.

Yeah, and don't forget to order extra bacon and sausage!

Seriously, congrats on the loss of a pound. Keep it up. (Or down....or whatever!)

Hey Keith,

I was in Minneapolis/St. Paul one year when they did Charlie Browns around town that had been decorated by sponsers and then were auctioned off.
It was GREAT ! Heard they had done Snoopys an earlier year. My favorite CB was one decorated like a summer tourist and he was sunburned but had white marks where he'd worn sunglasses.

Hi Keith, Enjoyed the picture of you, Lynne & Dave. The resturant looks like a good one. Hope you all enjoyed your meeting.
I am back, have added some pictures of St Louis Arch. We had fun going but good to be back.
Love your tee shirt with the wolves, hubby has over 20 with wolves.
Keep working on the weight, I know how hard it is but will be worth it in the end.

Great photo of the meet. Thank you for sharing.
Congratulations on your on-going commitment to your weight loss. All the very best wishes on your journey to your final goal.

Were you at the Medford DMV yesterday, or was it your brother?

I enjoy classical (like Segovia) & flaminco guitar - great piece.

Enjoy blue grass as well - but haven't heard of them. Earlier this year we had Alison Krause & the Union Station here. They are very good - secon time I've seen them here.

Have albums of Segovia, Bream & Frisk.

Keith, I have enjoyed Julian Bream's music since college. My friends introduced me to Segovia's music, even went to his concert. But I had found Bream on my own in the music section of the library. My piano teacher introduced me to Villas-Lobos which I enjoyed playing. Thank you for both!

What an exquisite clip of Julian Bream. You might like to check out my youtube clip of another exquisite performance... this time Chopin Nocturne in Dflat by MAksim Mrvica

Wow, Keith! I haven't heart Julian Bream/Villa Lobos for more than 20 years, it really took me back. Must check out some more... thanks!

Weigh in report for week 35: I lost 2 pounds. Maybe I've gotten myself going in the right direction again. I'm still not back to the consistent exercise routine and strict diet that I was able to do Jan. through March, but getting closer.

Yay!!! 2 down!! now don't let them back!! Keep it up, man. I'm cheering you on!

Just popping to see how you are going Keith, keep it up you are doing so well. Love the music, wonderful x

Bon Voyage, Keith. Have an EXTRA great trip for me please (as it would seem I will have to wait a few more years before I can shiphop like you!)

Well, I'm here...Do I get the first piece of the cake? Wait, I'll pull up my wheelbarrow.
Let the party begin!

Oh, yeah...have a good time, Keith.

Eat, Eat, Eat....as we say in motorcycling community, Ride to Eat, Eat to Ride.
Keith, loved the goodies, thanks.

Eat, Eat, Eat....as we say in motorcycling community, Ride to Eat, Eat to Ride.
Keith, loved the goodies, thanks. Have a great trip.

Oh my goodness, Keith! What a picture for chocolate lovers! Thanks for the snack. My favorite! I hope you have a safe trip!

Next order of business is to get the bathtub de-populated and filled with ice to start cooling down all the beer and wine that will be arriving.
I'll designate a place behind the sofa as a safe haven for parking boas and tiaras.

Oh my gosh, NOW that's what I call a feast!!! Where to start!?! Hope you're having a great time Keith, take lots of pictures! Thanks for the chocolate! We won't make too big a mess! Hope you put the plastic covers on the couches! Lots of sticky fingerprints otherwise!

Boy, it's nice to be back in California again. Haven't been here since we crashed Keith's pad for the 4th of July parade. And this place is really cool - especially since Jeb dumped his ice all over the floor on the way to the bathtub. Oh well, I'll just help myself to some of THE "private stock" California wine I found hidden in Keith's closet. PARTY HEARTY EVERYONE!

OMG ... Jeb has fallen into the icy bathtub and frozen solid! He hasn't been this hard in years ... he he ...

Judy we won't go there!!!
Just helping myself to a little chocolate and a little chilled wine, Jeb out of the bathtub you have icicles already!!! Where do I park my tiara??

Behind the SOFA, André! Didn't you see the sign Jeb posted out front???? But frankly, I don't know why anyone who goes to the trouble to actually acquire a tiara would choose not to WEAR said tiara. Myself, I'm more the basic black and pearls type. MUCH more dignified don't you know. Buuuuuuurp! (Good wine, Keithers!)

Ok, I'm back briefly. Just returned from my tennis league's monthly "First Friday" social gathering, and I managed to swipe some yummy Buffalo wings which I'm adding to the buffet table. I'm going to try on André's tiara. Do you think it goes with my T shirt and shorts? Hmmmmm.... Maybe if I wrap the boa 'round my shoulders.......

HI, I smelled the chocolate and followed the noise, PARTY TIME! Jane, tiara's go with anything, love, so you look smashing in your shorts and shirt and tiara! Just try to keep the chocolate finger prints off the diamonds, would ya?

There were a few boiled shrimp left from dinner, and cake , so adding that to the buffet table.
Hubby would not let me out the door with the beer, said he was not finished with it.

JUDY, you do not want to be sent to the naughty corner this early in the party do you?? Behave yourself now. . . well TRY at least.

HI STELLA, you start at the top darling, and work your way down!

KEITH, Bon Voyage, and hope you have a wonderful time!

My daughter likes the chocolate castle. She wants to eat it. I like the dragon on your flickr site.