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I lost maybe 8 pounds, maybe 10, but like you, Cordy, I have stuff that is smaller. Some I can take in, the rest will require 5-10 lb additional loss. What I am kicking self for is that when I bought the smaller clothes a decade ago, I didn't clearly record what that smaller weight was. So I don't know how much farther I have to go to wear my smaller stuff. (as a way of determining how much further I have to tough things out. The doc's office sometimes measured weight w/my shoes on, sometimes off, and they used one of those dorky balance scales (don't know if that's the technical term for it). The scales with the balancing bar took some time to adjust and sometimes a technician would be patient and sometimes not.
I practically worn nothing but my birthday suit to a recent-weigh in and was stunned that I weighed -- with day clothes & no shoes -- 9 lbs more than what I weighed at home, lightly dressed. They have finally gotten digital scales and I'll have to see how well using them corresponds to at-home weight.
Nowadays, I record all over my sewing patterns that I made a particular garment when I was xxx lbs so I have an idea of where I'm at and how far I have to go.
Congrats on your weight loss, Cordy.
I pop on here from time to time to try and catch up, and maybe post if I have anything interesting to shareWell, it made me giggle to see Warhammer mentioned above, I never expected to see that in the H forum. All of my kids are into it, they assemble, paint and play with the figures. It is a very detailed and time consuming hobby! Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that your comment made me smile.
Also, we finally bought our home. I had mentioned our search months ago, on this thread. It took nearly 2 dozen offers and over one year straight (plus 4 years off and on) to come in 1st (and not backup, if I never hear the word "backup" again it will be too soon). The Bay Area house market is not for the faint of heart, but beyond perseverance, I believe it takes some luck. We had everything ready, but so did at least 10 other people for every property. Anyway, maybe I will have more time to hang out in the Cafe now that so much of my day won't be consumed by house hunting. Thank you to everyone who let me vent on here & offered adviceit was very much appreciated!
Congratulations rainneday!! [emoji898]
Wynona wore a sea green outfit in "Bram Stoker's Dracula" that I really liked. She had run into Dracula on a London Street. Sea green is one of my fav colors. It's a medium green but with a softness to it -- it's not vivid enough to be a teal green, jade or emerald -- altho it's sometimes called emerald. Back in the day, Eileen Fisher made clothes in a color called "dragonfly" which is pretty close to what I have in mind.
So I'm like you, Nicole, I enjoy costume dramas, too, especially if they are pretty much accurate time-wise. I appreciate Winona's Dracula movie because I like the romantic ending. Her movie is replayed quite over relative to the other versions.
Another costume drama I liked was "The House of Mirth" with Gillian Anderson. This was made about a decade ago, filmed in Glasgow, I think. It's based on a novel by Edith Wharton. And, it's soooo romantic ... and tragic.
I pop on here from time to time to try and catch up, and maybe post if I have anything interesting to share
Also, we finally bought our home. I had mentioned our search months ago, on this thread. It took nearly 2 dozen offers and over one year straight (plus 4 years off and on) to come in 1st (and not backup, if I never hear the word "backup" again it will be too soon). The Bay Area house market is not for the faint of heart, but beyond perseverance, I believe it takes some luck. We had everything ready, but so did at least 10 other people for every property. Anyway, maybe I will have more time to hang out in the Cafe now that so much of my day won't be consumed by house hunting. Thank you to everyone who let me vent on here & offered advice
Yay!!! Congratulations to you and your family, what a long haul and I'm so glad you're finally done. The market there is so crazy, not even NYC a few years ago was as cutthroat. Glad you guys are settled and you get to focus on decorating (hopefully) instead of listings!
So glad to hear all this! Congratulations, and hope to see more of you on the forum. I have two friends selling gorgeous properties in the Bay Area. It is stressful. But one of my favorite locales!I pop on here from time to time to try and catch up, and maybe post if I have anything interesting to share
Also, we finally bought our home. I had mentioned our search months ago, on this thread. It took nearly 2 dozen offers and over one year straight (plus 4 years off and on) to come in 1st (and not backup, if I never hear the word "backup" again it will be too soon). The Bay Area house market is not for the faint of heart, but beyond perseverance, I believe it takes some luck. We had everything ready, but so did at least 10 other people for every property. Anyway, maybe I will have more time to hang out in the Cafe now that so much of my day won't be consumed by house hunting. Thank you to everyone who let me vent on here & offered advice
My 10 piece capsule handbag collection started by myh.
Congrats rainne! Just got an update a few days ago from a real estate agent. In my county, inventory is even lower than last year. It is definitely a sellers market. About once a week we get a flyer, email or phone call from agents asking if we want to sell!
I pop on here from time to time to try and catch up, and maybe post if I have anything interesting to share
Also, we finally bought our home. I had mentioned our search months ago, on this thread. It took nearly 2 dozen offers and over one year straight (plus 4 years off and on) to come in 1st (and not backup, if I never hear the word "backup" again it will be too soon). The Bay Area house market is not for the faint of heart, but beyond perseverance, I believe it takes some luck. We had everything ready, but so did at least 10 other people for every property. Anyway, maybe I will have more time to hang out in the Cafe now that so much of my day won't be consumed by house hunting. Thank you to everyone who let me vent on here & offered advice
Congratulations! That is so exciting.
Thank you, PbP, Pirula, Scarf1, MrsOwen and Moma, I am truly touched by your kindness and warm words.
Scarf1, it is most definitely not a buyers market!
If you have owned for even just 5 years you can sell for at least double what you paid.MrsOwen, I cannot wait to start decorating! I used to be a fan of having different wall colors for every room, but after living with other people's color schemes for so long I am yearning for white everything. We are thinking of using tin tiles for the kitchen ceiling, if anyone has experience with these I would love hear about it (something similar to this https://d31eqxppr3nlos.cloudfront.n.../2014/07/white-kitchen-with-ceiling-tiles.jpg, except in white and probably 24x24) .
Wow, worse than NYC, huh?
I believe it after having lived through it, but still...wow.Moma, Thank you
I find so much inspiration in this thread. It will be nice to be able to contribute and get feedback on home decor and design, especially with closets and gardens (the house that we bought has an immense, fecund garden, and I have a black thumb 
. I have only ever had one plant survive my care--an orchid).I'm not sure if it is only local folklore (what is it called? A suburban myth? I know there is a term for this), but tell your friends that I have heard second hand stories of buyers showing up with briefcases full of cash and making offers on the spot. As far as the average buyer, which I think we are, for most properties we were asked to drop all contingencies, offer at least 30% over asking and put in as much cash as we could muster. Even then, someone would come in with a better offer. Your friends will surely get whatever offer they are hoping for!
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Also, we finally bought our home. I had mentioned our search months ago, on this thread. It took nearly 2 dozen offers and over one year straight (plus 4 years off and on) to come in 1st (and not backup, if I never hear the word "backup" again it will be too soon). The Bay Area house market is not for the faint of heart, but beyond perseverance, I believe it takes some luck. We had everything ready, but so did at least 10 other people for every property. Anyway, maybe I will have more time to hang out in the Cafe now that so much of my day won't be consumed by house hunting. Thank you to everyone who let me vent on here & offered advice
Ooooh Tell us all about your new place? Give us a word picture, please, please.