If it's Tuesday...

Weight: 193.4

... I should try and answer some of the questions so kindly asked in the comments. 

• Many thanks to everyone for the good wishes.  It's true, I was down for a while.  I'm not anymore.  In fact, quite the opposite, despite the lithium. 
• Alison and *S*: I'm still afraid about the loss of both productivity and general brightness with the taking of medication, but I've promised myself to try it for a year (assuming it remains a good medical choice). The fact is, even not feeling especially smart, I seem to be able to work, something which was impossible for months.  As I've thought about my past more over the last few months, I've realized that my highs are associated with some behaviors that make me cringe even to remember let alone talk about.  Basically I'm trying to do what I'm told here and not think about it too much.  Easier said than done and all that.
• *S* - I like Power Crunch bars more due to their texture because they're structured like a wafer cookie rather than a big chewy blob.  Cinnamon roll isn't my favorite flavor (that would probably be strawberry cream or vanilla) but isn't bad.  The protein in them comes from whey not soy so they'd probably be okay for you in that sense. GNC carries them (at least the ones in Oregon and California do) so you might want to pick a couple up before deciding you want .  We're all different, but they do work for me.
• About Theo:  I am going to talk to Dr. Friend and ask that Theo be sent home should he not be interesting to the child anymore.  I've also had the offer of another Theo (who had been a gift to Harriet) but I think she needs a bite-y T-Rex as much as I do.  Finally, as Paul mentioned to me after reading my post, I do have a female version (a T-Rex named Dora) so even if Theo doesn't return, I'm not without an attack dino when one  is needed.
• Finally -- I'm back from Portland.  My dad has gone from getting ~14 mpg to getting ~27-30mpg. 

And that's about it.  Did I miss anything?

PS.  I love the idea of everyone getting a Vespa.  Me, I'm looking for the perfect bike.  I suspect when I find it, it will be orange.

Comments

[Deluzy]

Welcome back! Glad you and your dad traveled safely.

The two local GNCs are out of my protein bar and the monthly sale for gold card members ends shortly. I may try yours next.

[*S*]

Glad you are back and safe. Your Theo plan seems good - I never thought about another bitey dinosaur. I guess I figured you wanted _Theo_ back. Of course, you could always propose to swap out your Theo with his cousin Leo - I doubt that it would matter that much to the kidlet.

I may try the bar if I run across it. If I can get over the smell, it will all be cool. In the mid-80's, I did an early optifast study - months and months of that stuff. I've always been pretty smell dependent - but I think my present gag issues with many protein supps comes from that time.

Welcome back!

*S*

[Ann]

Welcome back!

I pop in occasionally to see if you had returned - I'm thrilled to see that you are.

Take care