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Our patio has gone through many iterations over the past 29 years.  When we first moved in, we were poor.  Our budget was tight so we had to be content with the grass and shadowbox fences with the neighbors.  We knew we always wanted a patio and saved up for it.  I want to say we paid $1200 for a paver patio.  We picked out the huge 18"x18" slate look pavers from Lowe's and got a patio set that was an ambitious size.  It was nice to have a space to relax outside and have a little flower bed where our pooch would happily walk up to smell the flowers.  After a year or two of constantly having people catch our eye as they walked their dogs or themselves, we said it was time for a fence with a gate.  I think it was around $700 back then.  Damn those prices make me nostalgic! Over the years, we had various outdoor area rugs, curtains on the fences to cover gaps, tropical hibiscus trees during our Hawaii years to remind us of our second home. ...
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I'll Take It- Weigh In

Down a pound.  I will definitely take that especially after losing 5 last week.  Usually I either go back up a half pound, stay the same or lose a pound.  It's never big numbers two weeks in a row.  So I'm one pound away from re-earning my 200 lbs lost avatar.  I can't wait to get it back and I'm hoping its next week!  (Hear that universe?)

More DIY projects to get done this weekend.  Our new countertops are being installed this Friday so we have to get into gear.  I think the Mr is putting my photography table together today, I've got 2 items that need refinishing (one, well 2 things that work as one) that I bought at an antique store last night) so it's gonna be a busy weekend but I would really like to give the Mr his garage back for Monday morning.

Hope everyone has a great weekend and if you're a new follower, welcome aboard!

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  1. another layerFebruary 4, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    A pound is definitely better than no pound.

    Sounds like a very busy weekend for you.

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  2. hollypFebruary 4, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Congrats on the loss! Enjoy your busy weekend =)

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    A loss is a loss, especially after a big one last week. Sometimes the pounds have to catch up to each other to seem more realistic. Have a great weekend!

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  4. fizzFebruary 4, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Congrats!!! I love busy weekends=less time to eat and more calories being burned.

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  5. Kiersten @ Oh My VeggiesFebruary 4, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Seriously, 199 pounds is just as impressive as 200! Both are HUGE accomplishments! I lost 100 pounds myself several years ago, but gained some back & now I'm trying to lose again. I weigh in on Saturdays too. :)

    Good luck with all your DIY projects--have a good weekend!

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  6. MarenFebruary 4, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    5+1 sounds good to me! :D Good job!

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  7. Cammy@TippyToeDietFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    Good deal on the weigh-in! I've got my fingers crossed for another good week this week. (And yes, I will take partial credit when you succeed.)

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  8. DeniseFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    Nice on the loss--any movement down is movement in the right direction in my book. That's great in the midst of DIY projects; in our house, DIY projects often mean eating out or grabbing whatever is handy, so weight loss is not likely.

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