Monday milestone

rEaLlY? sHe's lOsT tHe eQuIvAlEnT oF........

1.) A large bag of dog food.
2.) 200 cubes of butter.
3.) 5- 10 lb. bags of flour.
4.) One honkin' bucket of lard.
5.) 10 -5 lb. bags of potatoes.
6.) One average, run-of-the-mill moose calf.
7.) A row of garden rutabagas.
8.) 50 bags of coffee beans.
9.) 23 average sized stewing chickens.
10.) A small gazelle from the Discovery Channel.
11.) A quarter-vat of pinot grapes.
12.) 6 gallons of water from Myrna's fish tank.
13.) One hefty bag 'o King Crab.
14.) 38 pairs of Dansko clogs.
15.) 37 "mighty men of valor" party action figures.

I didn't doubt for one minute that you'd do it!

Your determination to make it happen has inspired countless others.

Thanks for brightening our world with your smile,

and infectious joy.

Your courageous adventure into the unknown

has been fortified with determination and courage

that continues to remain

unwavering and strong.

The "new you" is emerging beautifully,

inside and out!

Congratulations, dear Cheffie friend.

The victory is sweet, and your future bright and long.

We love ya!

These are the delightful and enthusiastic cheerleaders that lead us in a song and cheer for the Cheffie's moment in the spotlight on Monday night. What a great job getting the group going on that wonderfully triumphant "yo"!

A congratulatory smile from the Singer friend. Such delight in sharing this success together!

And then, there's the big "atta girl" from the "Grand Poo-pa", (or "Poo-ma"), herself. Success is more than it's own reward.


A toast to good health, friends that walk beside us, and to the new journey before us.