kity

Thanks for posting Judy! I totally get it. Damn scale will not go below 250...which is only -30. I get it. We will send you some purple power. It is amazing how we all deal w/ things. Yesterday I sabotaged myself to really feeling sick. Today I went to Mc Donalds to get an iced tea. The cleaning lady comes early so I had to be out of the house. I ordered my iced tea and decided...why not, got a sausage breakfast meal. I ate it slowly, got soooo stuck that the entire thing is back in the parking lot...in the form of full vomit. I am glad I got sick...that is what I get for ordering the damn thing. Hang tough sista! We love you and will be here when your ready. xoxoxo

Just called Judy and left a message on her cell. Will let ya'll know if I hear back from her! Tracy~Take care today. I am so glad I got some out. I can't stand soup and I haven't PB'd since last week...now that feels good!

Welcome Lori and Shannon~ This is a chatty bunch so just jump in and post! Terri~ She will be 45 when she retires so Susannne will do "something" else, just not sure what! Have a great day!

Congrats Panda! How totally beautiful. Wish you the best of everything for your blessed news:clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

Hey Violets~ Kat~ I don't have email notification anymore. Too many emails;). I fell off the wagon:faint::faint:. I fell really off the wagon. I fell so far off the wagon that I got up and walked 5 miles away from the wagon. I am not telling anyone, just you all. I feel like shit and at the same time warm and fuzzy. I am going to workout tomorrow but today sucked. Except that i am finishing my 4th bottle of water...other than that I suck eggs today. I'll be back in the sadle tomorrow!

Good Morning~ I am still on vaca until Monday morning. Susanne is gone and the gardner is here so I am stuck in the house listening to the dog go crazy! Susie, I am working on coffee still but I vow to drink 4 16.9 oz of water (w/ chrystal lite (peach tea)) today! I usually drink about 3 but will push the envelope today. I might even do 5 since I am home most of the day and can pee at my leisure. At work I can only pee at 9:30, 11:30 and 1:50 so I have to be strategic in when I drink and how much;) My "official" New Year New Me program starts Monday. My MIL is coming this weekend and that means food...and more holiday cheer. I told myself to make good choices for the next few days, but I still have prime rib in the fridge and for that price...THE DOG DOES NOT GET IT! Gonna go play scrabble and continue w/ coffee:ranger:! Have a great day. I'll be popping in cause I start a new term today w/ my online class! xoxooxox PS...have we heard from Judy in the last few days???? Kat...get the flying monkeys ready!

Hey Vi's~ Thank God Christmas is only once a year, other wise I'd never put the tree and all the crap up. I am sooo tired and all after noon Susanne kept saying "next year we are going to hawaii." She says that every year, but then around late Nov. she gets excited about xmas. The guy kinda finished the garage today! It looks good and we painted it light yellow. Gonna have a slate gray floor, and slate gray cabinets (I love Closet World)...it will look nice! I can't believe what the garage looks like now...soooo different! We've been in this house since July 1980 and the whole time it was unfinished. I guess when my single mom was raising two kids, a finished garage was NOT a priority. Susie~ I vote that tequilla be made an official vegetable. Anyone else? Michelle~WOOHOO...good for you ringing in the New Year proper! You looked beautiful! So, what did hubby say when he say you? Did you do the panties trick? We want details! Just the "g" rated ones of course. Laura and Denise~ WTH??? Starting off the New Year under the weather...no es bueno! Feel better soon ladies. I don't know what Intervention is (although the name kinda gives it away). Gotta go make Susanne sit down for a while. We've been running all day and she has to leave at 2 am again. But she'll be back Friday afternoon for the weekend! Happy Happy New Year Sistas! I am still thinking about what to name the band. And yes Jane, I want to play...but what does it have to be "weight loss" related...or could we just give a suggestion for a way for us to spoil or take care of ourselves. Perhaps if you post another explanation more people might want to play (participate). I am still a bit unclear too. xoxoxooxxoxoxooxox

So...we ate and had so much fun. Of course I have some prime rib in the fridge...but slowly worked through everything. We literally ate food for 1-1 1/2 hours! Everything was good...great actually. For Susanne and I, the cost was way too much (but doable), but for our friends, it is a bit steep. After dinner we went to a great gay/straight club and literally dance for 1.5 hours straight! My curls were like wet blobs of hair when we finally got off the dance floor (after midnight). We had soooo much fun. Had a vodka/cran during our dancing and I sipped on that. Came home finished another bottle of champagne and crashed out. This morning Susanne already ran a few miles while I typed my saga to the violets! Hope you don't mind the story. Skip ahead if it is boring. Happy Happy New Year! Yes, Terry...a wee hangover is how I am starting the new year too;). xoxoxoxox

So we get in...sit down and they have hats and blowers etc. They have special menus on the chargers already. On the menu it says, "Dinners between 8-11pm will be $79 per person!" ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME...I am a bandster! It was a 6 course meal, apps, soup AND salad, champagne sorbet (to cleanse the pallet), entree and desert:faint:. We were stuck. If we left, he would have charged the card. My poor friends just bought a huge beautiful house and and struggling w/ the mortgage (3K/month). Well, we just figured...screw it...might as well have a good time!

Happy New Year to the greatest group of women I've ever had the pleasure of having in my friendship circle! Wishing everyone a great, safe and healthy New Year! ~Jane...feel better soon. I have a story to tell so I might post it a couple times so I don't lose it. Another couple we hang out with often (Jackie and Melissa) came over last night. We had 8:30 reservations and they came early and we had some champagne and chat! We go to the resturaunt for our reservation. Uptown Grill is a swanky upscale place that is HUGE with the gay community (uppity gay people in Palm Springs? No shit!) I had called the night before and said "I want to make res. for 8pm." He said, "How about 8:30?" Sure, no prob I reply. He asks for a credit card and I was told that he would charge the card if we didn't show. Ok...New Years, I am like...fine, I get it. I tell him that we are locals, love the resturaunt and will be there. I NEVER ASKED IF HE HAD A SPECIAL MENU...are you ready for this???????

Kent and Vixen went home:(. They were stupid and didn't uturn that dumb ass blonde and her asshole boyfriend. We were screaming at the TV...LOL it was good. I liked them. Last week when Kent was mad at Vixen and yelled, "Stop the car Vixen...right now..." Well, we've laughed about that all week. I am sad to see them go!

Hey Vi's~ HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I might have forgotten but the recipe is called "More"...because everyone asks for...ready for this...MORE. Enjoy! Judy~Travel safely! Have fun! Laura~Sorry you missed the Amazing Race. It was so good last night. You know who left? They were our fav's. Susanne and her work partner tried out for it this year. They obviously didn't make it. Last week when they had to get a fast forward tattoo, I asked Susanne (who is opposed to tats) if she would have gotten one and she said, "hell yeah". LOL...I don't know about that. I want another one and she is not going for it at all. Said she'd tell my dad. Well...gotta run and get some stuff done. I have been so busy lately. Susanne is off running and I skipped the gym (no dance class til thursday night). We have friends coming over later. Gonna go to the movies (I think) or a friends party and then we have dinner reservations at 8:30. Then I think we are gonna slink over to a club and dance or come home and get drunk and play electronic monopoly! Either way...many calories heading my way. Gonna order some fish at resturaunt to "try" to behave. Don't know what I am gonna wear. Black jeans and something??? Anyway, everyone be safe and have a happy New Years Eve. My MIL is coming this weekend again so my New Year starts Monday. Sunday night when I go to bed I am throwing all the shit out. Looking forward to it. Although, I didn't gain anything during the holidays so that is good! OK...gotta run! xoxoxoox

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Just wondering if anyone has any resolutions they want to share. For years, I would always have the same ones...drop some weight and quit smoking. For the first time in a couple of decades, I don't have those anymore. I kinda feel a bit lost without those old reliable resolutions anymore. I am going to focus on a few positives in my life. Continue working out. Develop a stronger relationship w/ God. Focus on living a healthy life. Anyone else have any resolutions or affirmations for the new year?

Hey Everyone, I just finished grading 54 papers:faint:. I am surprised that I am still on the puter...but I wanted to pop in and post the recipe Kat asked about. Hope everyone is having a great Sunday. I am a bit toooooo open now...but I haven't PB'd in 2 days and that feels good for now!:eek: Here is the recipe: 1 or 2 onions 1 lb. sausage 2 lbs. ground beef 1 pound cooked spagetti (cut into 1/3's before you cook) 1 can of peas (optional...never used) 1 pt. sliced olives (don't know about the pt. part, I just use a big can or a few smalleer ones) 1 can whole kernel corn (drained) 1 can tomatoe soup 1-2 jars of pimentoes shredded cheddar (to put on top of mixture) Fry sausage, beef and onions. Add cooked spaghetti and corn, olives and pimentoes and mix real well together. Add can of soup to mixture as well (do not add water). Once mixed really well, place in baking dish. Cover generously with grated cheddar cheese. Bake for about 45 min @ 350. Serve very hot w/ salad and garlic bread. OK...updated version. I use whole wheat pasta (and I have to cut it up like a child just to get it in). I also use very lean ground beef. This is a very hearty dish. It is our family Christmas dinner, etc (a favorite for decades). Not exactly low cal or bandster friendly (must be cut up well) but men LOVE this dish. OK...have a great night...off to play scrabble and watch Amazing Race! xoxoxoxo

i Love That Necklace!

mememememe!!! me please

Oh yeah, I've been meaning to say Welcome Nancy!!! Another west coaster! Your in Oregon right? Denise and I were lonely being the only violets on the left side of the country! And on behalf of the violets...we are glad your here! Jump in...

Hey Katie and Raynae'~ Welcome and like Juli said...we are a nice group of people over here. Ackmaui~ Sorry your having trouble. I agree w/ Juli...be a pest. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Anyone have any fun NY eve plans? Everyone have a safe one no matter what your doing? xoxoxoxo

OK where was I? Still thinking about my band name. I love the Crazy Nadine story and could picture grandpa saying, "huh???you named her crazy Nadine???" I LOL'd on that one. My honey is sleeping in the reclliner next to me and it is 6:30pm! We are pooped out. Gonna watch All My Children and play scrabble, my 2 fav things to do! I'll pop in later. Everyone have a great night! Besides Michelle party and going COMANDO...anyone have any NY eve plans?? PS~The reason I post at a font 4 is that I can't see the smaller print much. I know it looks like I have these huge posts (which I kinda do) but the font doesn't help. xoxoxoxoxo

Been so damn busy today I didn't get a chance to pop in until now...and OMG...I missed a lot! Where do I start??? Michelle~ Honey, you look sooo beautiful! Thanks TracyK for the nanners for her...she deserved 'em earlier than I could get here. I agree...the pic on the site did not do it justice and I am so glad you ordered it. I am jealous, you have neck bones...I WANT NECK BONES (you know, those sexy dips on either side of the neck). You look great and what a figure! Did DH see it yet? I'm w/ Kat...make a surprise entrance and knock his socks off. Kat and Judy~ You both made me LOL w/ the panties and spanx talk. I can not wait to sit w/ you all and "dish" together in May! I will give you a run down of today. 1. Wake up, do some work for my online job (got a boat load more) 2. Take friend to airport. 3. Go to jazzercise (havent been since I hurt my back...what a kick ass workout) 4. Shower, eat (1/2 c. of chic/bean/cheese combo and about 10 chips). 5. WENT TO LAUNDRAMAT:faint::faint:! Since the guy is working on our garage, our washer and dryer has been in our driveway for 3 days. That was an adventure. 6. Grocery shopping to make a old family dish called "More". Really really good and hearty. (Recipe anyone) 7. Off to Lowes to change paint color, buy this dryer thingy and a freakin huge piece of drywall (you should have seen the "Lesbos Do Lowes"...comedy of errors) 8. Home to cook this dish (mind you, it starts w/ 4 lbs of meat, but brother just called to thank me and complain he ate too much...it is yummy) 9. Bro comes w/ kids to get the More and to hang for a bit. 10. Work on my online class getting things posted that MUST be posted today. I have to sit at the table and work on other laptop that is NOT vista, cause I can't use vista to post announcements. That kills my back. I have 54 papers to grade by tomorrow (technically due by tomorrow...doubt that will happen). 11. Back is hurting and pain pill and muscle relaxer is waiting as I crawl to my nice couch to go to my fav. site...LBT. Posting now.

Good Morning Violet~ Terry~ I know what you mean. I've never been to the store, but I know kids. I had the weirdest dream last night (that just popped into my head) about a student. Anywho...kids think they've invented sex. That they have unlocked this secret and that they are invinsible. Remember the 60's or 70's??? And if you don't remember it...google "sexual revolution". Every generation seems to push the envelope. In my opinion, sex these days is just sooo out there. We didn't have the internet. We all knew the kid in the neighborhood who had a dirty mag to look at...and that was all we had. Now, the internet makes sex soooo common, that we as a society become desensitized to it. Every year I get older...I have heard myself say "kids these days"! Can't remember any personals I was gonna do. Oh yeah...Jenn...I win the slowest loser award. So anytime you feel like you've been blown away...think of me sista:D. Laura~ Go get your ciggys! I'd be mad as hell! Good luck! Got a bunch to do today! Have a great day! xoxoxoxoxoxo

TracyK and Laura (from a few days ago)~:Banane20::Banane34::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20::Banane20:(said w/ purple love) your both skinny biotches!!! TracyKS~ I've got nanners waiting for you baby...laxatives perhaps! OK~ I had .4 cc's taken out today. Then we went to lunch and I ate 6 glorious oz of salmon, and about 1/4 cup of angle hair pasta. OMG...it felt so good to eat. I've gotta be careful now...but I can't stand this puking crap anymore. I was thinking of Kat. She doesn't PB much, eats what she wants and lost a bunch of weight. So...I'll have to make good choices, but no more chips for a meal!!!! Yeah me! Gonna snuggle up on our xmas present and watch a movie. We just watched Eastern Promises. Very good, but very violent. Have a good night everyone! Gonna take friend to airport then going to dance class in the am. xoxoxoxo

I know it is late, but Merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years! 2008 could be your year! Make it yours. Save up your money and next year, park your skinny ass on a beach in Hawaii and wish yourself the merriest of Christmases!!! xoxoxox:girl_hug:

Just lost my damn post! Terry~ so good to see you posting again. I've missed you bunches and am glad your back. I am getting a slight unfill tomorrow. Can't stand eating cottage cheese, oatmeal or mash pot's. I can't live on soft food forever...and I can't continue to PB every freakin day anytime I eat real food. I will need my violets and tons of willpower...but I have faith. New challenge: NAME YOUR BAND. I'll need to think on it for awhile. I drink 3-4 16.9 oz of water a day...most days. I usually get in at least 2. I use Crystal Light Peach Iced tea (oooo sooo good). I use 1/2 in one bottle. I have not had soda since Mar 23, 07...don't miss it much. I've had a sip or two of friends, but that is it. I can't believe how much I loved Diet Coke! Gonna post quickly...bbl

Suzie~ I hate that lady for you. I can't believe anyone would be so freakin stupid or mean. Actually, that lady is mean and is raising a little freakin idiot. I know this was a long time ago...but I am sorry this happened to you. That story just pissed me off. :eek::girl_hug: TracyK~ are you working today? That is just wrong honey. Thanks for mentioning my dream...it was crazy (crazy good I mean). Hang in there...if you are working...it is already Thursday! Laura~You look great honey...good for you! Busy day here. My lady comes at 7am...going to take Sus out to breakfast, then the guy will be here to work. Then at 2, my SIL is bringing the kids over to get their presents. She moved out on the first of Dec. from bros house. It is all very complicated. She cheated on him in July, and he tried, but couldn't get over it. So there is lots of tension...I just wanna give the gifts. Ok...gotta run...have a great day! xoxox