tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31536382011-12-18T21:21:19.335-06:00Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.comBlogger451100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1126991803540224792005-09-15T16:16:00.000-05:002005-09-17T16:17:13.073-05:00

I made it home Thursday, September 15, 2005!Blessed Be! It's so good to be home. We have electricity, gas, good clean running water and even cable and internet.House is a mess and pretty smelly. The cats had overfilled the litter boxes and pooped on the floor beside them. The fridge still smells from last week but at least its not gut wrenching like it was.Looks like we only lost a few of the

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1126460405974472452005-09-11T12:11:00.000-05:002005-09-11T12:40:07.026-05:00

Bob's boss sed he found us a room in Pensacola so we headed to I55 North to I12. Before we got to I12 we got another call that they had a co-worker that had an extra bed. So we headed to Ellisburg, Mississippi, just south of Laurel. We got in late and John and Skippy were very gracious hosts.Called my sister Kim and her hubby, Joey, on Friday morning. They're back at their house but no electric.

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1126370481826247792005-09-10T11:04:00.000-05:002005-09-10T11:41:26.973-05:00

Left Beaumont about 5am. Found gas in Crowley for $2.37 a gallon. Filled up car and spare gas cans. Got to Houma about 10am. Stopped at Wally World and bank. Stopped at Burger King drive thru. They had a sign up that they were out of a large list of condiment type stuff like lettuce and tomato, pickles, etc. All they had was meat, bread and french fries. Oh, well, we were hungry anyway.Clear

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1126140150033295522005-09-07T19:42:00.000-05:002005-09-07T19:42:30.113-05:00

Bob, Boojie and I made it to Beaumont. We took the scenic route 287. Really nice trip. Nice Holiday Inn.

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1126111248158714742005-09-07T11:39:00.000-05:002005-09-07T11:40:48.163-05:00

Bob, Beaudreaux and I are headed for Beaumont, Tx today. We will try to get into the Point tomorrow. Wish us luck!

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1126040478412214342005-09-06T15:59:00.000-05:002005-09-06T16:01:18.416-05:00

Pat called Bob from Arkansas today. Didn't find out if any others were with him but we think Robin is probably with him. Possibly Jesse Rose, too.

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1126031516878305182005-09-06T13:31:00.000-05:002005-09-06T13:31:56.913-05:00

polimom.com | Polimom Says... Lotsa up-to-date info on Algiers and Algiers Point. Check out the Blog and the Algiers forum. This was sent to me by Bob Goeser.

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1125978060235500472005-09-05T22:23:00.000-05:002005-09-05T22:41:00.240-05:00

I had quite a few calls from worried friends today. Dearest Friends - Thank you for your loving and caring prayers! It is really heartening to hear from you.Priscilla, my daughter, already got a phone call from FEMA today. They couldn't reach her on her cell phone and she gave them my cell number as a back up. Smart kid.Got a call from Kay today. She said her and Joe tried to drive home this

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1125925817221803052005-09-05T08:05:00.000-05:002005-09-05T08:10:17.226-05:00

The sad news continues to roll in. I keep trying to pull myself away from the tv news but I find I get sick to my stomach if I'm away from it for too long.Bob and I are so much better off than most. This would be like a vacation under any other circumstance.Saturday I signed up to volunteer at the shelter in Arlington. It is only about 20 minute drive away. I feel they will probably call me after

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1125976939829044292005-09-03T22:13:00.000-05:002005-09-05T22:22:19.836-05:00

Got an email from Bobbo. He was on vacation up north. Herc and Beth Kane were house sitting for him and heard that his house was okay. Good news, Bob. I know how you must be feeling though, so far away and so uncertain of what the future holds for us. We're all glad you're safe, Bob. Stay that way! Keep in touch!

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1125886158644045012005-09-03T21:03:00.000-05:002005-09-04T21:13:20.263-05:00

Oh what a surprise to answer the phone to hear Kay's voice! It really can make you feel good to learn that friends are okay.Joe, Kay and Sherm are safely with Kay's daughter in Alabama.Kay's heard from a few people from the neighborhood that are in a nearby shelter. She heard rumors about gangs attacking workers trying to restore power in the area. She said she will let me know if she hears any

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1125885675883059722005-09-03T20:57:00.000-05:002005-09-04T21:01:15.883-05:00

Thank goodness! Priscilla called to let me know that her sister, Elizabeth heard that Ricky was safely in a shelter. She called back later to tell me that Ricky Sr. picked him up and Ricky Jr is now safe with his family.

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1125884536008282072005-09-02T20:12:00.000-05:002005-09-04T21:11:41.196-05:00

Angie's home phone was transferred to her cell. I was so glad to learn that she and the family got through safely. Angie said she and Doug are going to look for work right away. They are staying with Angie's brother in Lake Charles. She sounded resigned to whatever fate threw at her.Bad, bad, sad news from Angie - she heard from Jim and Berta (who are safe, she said) that Cindy (of Don and Cindy)

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1125885382141134622005-09-01T20:46:00.000-05:002005-09-04T20:56:22.140-05:00

Finally heard from Priscilla. She and Todd are in a motel in Montgomery, Alabama. Thank God! One less person to worry about! She is pretty sure she has lost everything. She parked her car on a high spot near the house but she's pretty sure the whole house is under water. What a shame. She worked so hard to get her life together. Now it's all gone. They are going to stay in Montgomery till Tuesday

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1125874578615936182005-08-31T17:25:00.000-05:002005-09-04T18:05:54.703-05:00

I was so surprised when Theresa answered the phone. Woohoo! Sam, Theresa, Amber and Heather spent the hurricane in one of the local churches. Sam did a small "walk-about" in Algiers Point and said that the Point looked pretty good. Lotsa wind damage, lotsa trees down, but no flooding. They had no electricity, but still had running water and gas when I talked to them on Tuesday.Sam said he would

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1125923181925853472005-08-30T07:19:00.000-05:002005-09-05T07:29:00.486-05:00

Dave answered the cell phone. It is so good to hear a ring instead of that wierd busy signal. He put Sharon on to catch me up to what was happening.They made it to Hattiesburg, Mississippi with Aaron, Kathleen, Sharon's aunt and a neighbor. I imagine they might have an animal or two with them.Sharon said they were in a motel with no electricity and no gas for the car. They were expecting to have

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1125871321367217302005-08-29T16:56:00.000-05:002005-09-04T18:03:43.153-05:00

Even before Katrina hit, phone service took a big hit. Bob and I just kept scrolling through our phone's contacts lists.Bob and I were sitting less than 2 feet apart and couldn't call each other.

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1125083228742527102005-08-26T14:07:00.000-05:002005-08-26T14:07:08.746-05:00

Assorted cultured freshwater pearls, mixed, approx. 3-20mm. (Natural/Dyed) Pkg of 250-grams. - Fire Mountain Gems and BeadsI think I might want these for some bracelets in the back of my mind.

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1092841963805844512004-08-18T10:12:00.000-05:002004-08-18T10:12:43.806-05:00

Prevention.com%20Message%20Boards

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1090552204212468552004-07-22T22:10:00.000-05:002004-07-22T22:12:24.793-05:00

Only 6349 steps/3.8 miles today. But that's all part of takin' it easy, huh? LOL Well, at least I worked out this morning even though I didn't feel like it. I only did 20 minutes of cardio and 10 minutes of stretch and crunches. I made zoodles twice today. Once for lunch w/ mini meatballs and alfredo sauce, then for dinner w/ chicken and mushrooms. Both times delish. Snacked on peanuts and

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1090423036761819962004-07-21T10:17:00.000-05:002004-07-21T10:17:16.763-05:00

I'm feeling a little tired today but still did my walk, 30 minute aerobics and 20 minutes S/S/C. I must admit though that my aerobic workout was a little subdued and not as high energy as yesterday's. Having my pb smoothie as I type. I think I'm still fighting that doggone bug from last week. Still with the scratchy throat, but at least the sinuses and head are clearer.

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1090373231274102882004-07-20T20:27:00.000-05:002004-07-20T20:27:11.273-05:00

I clocked 14,954 steps today. That's 6.84 miles. I did my usual workout this morning - half a mile walk w/ Boojie, 30 minutes aerobic workout, followed by 10 minutes stretching and 60 crunches. No strength workout today. PB smoothie for bf. Went across the river w/ Sharon and Annie. Drove to the ferry and walked to St Charles streetcar, rode to Oak St., walked to store then back to La Madeliene's

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1090249952189867392004-07-19T10:01:00.000-05:002004-07-19T10:12:32.190-05:00

Just finished my workout. Walked Boojie a half mile. Aerobics for 30 minutes. Bond's "Shine" album is great for working up a sweat! Another 20 minutes strenth/stretch/crunches. For the record my S/S/C includes: Standing: 20 arm curls, 20 reverse arm curls, 20 overhead lifts, 20 lateral rows, 20 side rows (10 each side), 20 squats. On Floor: 20 arm flys, 20 arm lifts, 60 crunches, 20 reverse

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1090242667568990752004-07-19T08:08:00.000-05:002004-07-19T10:01:10.473-05:00

Yeehaa! Starting a brand new week off on the right foot! Lost 5 lbs and 5 inches this past week!   Yesterday I only clocked a little over 5,000steps/2.5 miles. But I still am not drinking alcohol.   I'm off to walk Boojie and start my workout.

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1090162563809558742004-07-18T09:56:00.000-05:002004-07-18T09:56:03.810-05:00

Well, I've decided to take today off. Not from the Beach but from working out. I usually walk Boojie about a quarter mile but today we went a little further and went almost 3/4 of a mile. Got home and did some stretching and have decided to take the rest of the day to just relax. Hubby and I will go out for brunch/lunch at the steak house. I plan to have the 6oz sirloin with caesar salad and

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1090119364980107442004-07-17T21:51:00.000-05:002004-07-17T21:56:04.980-05:00

Long rough day at work today. No time to eat. Had a cup of soup but it got cold so I tossed it. Got some wings and celery to take home. Ate most, gave Boojie the rest. Best part... Still no drinks!!! Yay!! Today was difficult cuz I could almost feel that ice cold beer sliding down my throat. I put in 15,900 on the pedometer today. Wow! That's 9.5 miles. But it's only 634 calories. What a letdown.

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1090079121802273652004-07-17T10:45:00.000-05:002004-07-17T10:45:21.803-05:00

Slept in a bit this morning. Walked Boojie then did 30 minutes of strength/stretch exercises. No aerobics today. I'll get enough at work I think. I'm still fighting this doggone bug. Wish I knew what it was. It's got me sweating like a pig one minute and shivering the next. If I'm not better by Monday, I'll call the doc. Was planning to have an oj smoothie but Bob went back to bed and I don't

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1090034472187776332004-07-16T22:06:00.000-05:002004-07-16T22:21:12.186-05:00

Didn't blog last night cuz the internet went down. Let's see if I can remember it all... Got in 11,000 steps by the end of the day! Woohoo! Helps to go to Wally World if'n I need a few extra steps. Today I got 13,894. Actually a little more cuz the ped fell off sometime during the lunch rush and I don't really know how long before I noticed it gone. Gosh, coulda been a long time. 'Course, when I

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1089901044208674722004-07-15T09:06:00.000-05:002004-07-15T10:37:46.156-05:00

Was sick yesterday. Sore throat, sinus's, achy, etc. No exercise except for Boojie's walk. Spent most of the day in bed. Didn't eat much. A piece of beef sausage w/ mustard and a slice of ham that I gave to Boojie after a coupla bites. Feeling much better this morning. Still have the sinus and sore throat but not as bad. I can live with this. I did 30 minutes aerobics and 15 minutes strength

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1089729919671491432004-07-13T09:40:00.000-05:002004-07-13T09:47:52.303-05:00

I managed to get my pedometer reset this morning and after walking Boojie and 30 minutes of aerobic dancing I've already got 5,000 steps in. That's half my daily quota! Yea! 'Course, I only got 2800 in after my workout yesterday, so I guess I better step it up a notch to get to 10,000 today. I might need to add a short walk in at the end of the day. Had my pb smoothie for bf. Have also decided

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1089683929574314352004-07-12T20:27:00.000-05:002004-07-12T20:58:49.576-05:00

Did well today... B--omelet w/crab and cream cheese L--Greek salad w/tuna S--raw veggies D--Lobster chunks and veggies sauteed in garlic butter S--Don't know yet but will prob be peanut butter cuz Fi and I were chatting about it earlier and now I am craving it. I also found myself craving cigs all day. I hope that passes in a day or two cuz I will eat myself into a coma before I'll start

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1089664911744668792004-07-12T15:39:00.000-05:002004-07-12T21:00:17.416-05:00

I updated my blog today. I think I did anyway *wry grin* You should be able to comment on all blogs created from this one onwards. Click on the date to add a comment. I think you hafta be registered with blogger though to add a comment. Let me know.

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1089664578433900212004-07-12T15:36:00.000-05:002004-07-12T15:36:18.433-05:00

Updating blog

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1089648691625686002004-07-12T11:11:00.000-05:002004-07-12T11:11:31.626-05:00

We’re off like a herd of turtles… Got up and weighed in, walked Boojie and then worked out: 20 minutes of aerobics (dancing/walking-in-place) and another 15 of strength training with my free weights and ab crunches and various other exercises. I weigh 153 pounds. Not quite the most I ever weighed but only about 4 pounds off. That was just about 2 months or so ago and I think it was mostly due to

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1072841820736444872003-12-30T21:37:00.000-06:002003-12-30T21:38:06.170-06:00

Okay, here we go... just one more day to the New Year. I've already started exercising more seriously. I never realized it before but just getting on the exercyle and pedaling will never change my weight or health. Yesterday and today I spent 30 minutes on it at 25 mph, approx 120 bpm heart rate for the full 30 minutes. Still doing the other stretches, yoga and calisthentics as before and then

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1071600970254401372003-12-16T12:56:00.000-06:002003-12-16T12:57:02.043-06:00

Whoa, been a while since I blogged. Guess that's cuz I've been busy with the holiday run-around. Diet is a huge flop right now. I bought a pair of stretch pants yesterday. I've got a feeling I'll be living in them for a while. I am determined to lose weight after the holidays though. I'm reading Dr. Phil's book now.

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1069982761385022812003-11-27T19:26:00.000-06:002003-11-27T19:26:34.280-06:00

PIGOUT! Yup, that's what I did, awright. It's 5 hours later and I'm still stuffed. Well, at least there's no leftovers screaming my name in the fridge. I can only hope that I can halt the damage this weekend.

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1069863406521907722003-11-26T10:16:00.000-06:002003-11-26T10:17:18.170-06:00

Silly me... shoulda known there's no way I'm gonna diet with the holidays screaming down my neck. Okay, fine, gonna try for some damage control. At least I am still managing to get in a bit of a workout each morning. All bets are off for tomorrow though. Happy Pigout Day to everyone!

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1069251163928325662003-11-19T08:12:00.000-06:002003-11-19T08:13:08.593-06:00

Trying to get back on track. Only clocked a little over a mile for the whole day on the pedometer. I did forget to put it on before taking Boudreaux for his walk, though. So that's another half mile to add. I had a fairly active day, too. Did laundry and cleaned out a coupla dresser drawers and a kitchen cupboard. Guess I'm gonna hafta get off my duff and march back and forth in the house.

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1069182175547011232003-11-18T13:02:00.000-06:002003-11-18T13:03:19.560-06:00

What a weekend. Diet suffered greatly. Didn't gain at least. We saw the Matrix 3 yesterday. Much better than the second one. Also had lunch at Semolina. Not much help on the diet at that eatery. Good food though. I had the Chicken Parm and Bob had the Lasagne. Bob was a little disappointed but only cuz he is a such a carnevore and thought there should be more meat.

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1068730395801183182003-11-13T07:33:00.000-06:002003-11-13T07:33:34.450-06:00

Last week I got on the scale and was totally appalled by it. My weight was just below 160 pounds! I still don't know if it was 158 or 159 cuz I was so stunned that I jumped right off of there. I went through the weekend as usual - pretending to myself that I was eating low-carb, but actually eating anything what I felt like. Monday morning I started a food journal. Not actually dieting, yet, but

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1068686577897272182003-11-12T19:22:00.000-06:002003-11-12T19:22:55.233-06:00

BLOGGER

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1068683824342960592003-11-12T18:37:00.000-06:002003-11-12T18:37:01.550-06:00

Okay, this is way cool! I really had a lot of fun putting this together. Learned a lot too!

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-1068650820987913522003-11-12T09:27:00.000-06:002003-11-12T09:26:58.350-06:00

Wow, I forgot all about this blog I started way back when. Well, to update - I started smoking again but finally quit on October 28, 2002. Feels so good to be smoke free! I still need to lose weight. The pounds just keep creeping on. I tried the Sugar Busters and stayed on Atkins for most of this last year. I just can't stick to them. There's always a cheat somewhere so the weight just doesn't

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153638.post-58864252001-09-24T14:42:00.000-05:002001-09-24T14:42:43.953-05:00

August 14, 2001 I Quit smoking! September 5, 2001 I joined Weight Watchers September 11, 2001 I decided WW was starving me. So I quit and started Sugar Busters

Debi Dufrenenoreply@blogger.com0