DeLarla

HAHA! I'm so tired that I thought you said all you've had is Water and beer. I had to read the "beef" part twice. Too funny. Sorry to burst your bubble, but you sound totally normal

Hey Baby, now you can be extra excited cause I'm right next door in Nevada! We have an annual band party at my place, so we hope to see you in Vegas next summer.

HEATING PAD! It saved my life, it was the only thing that brought relief to all those aches and pains. Walgreens has a great King-Size one that's worth the extra money.

I pulled a co-worker's name for a gift-exchange. The poor girl was madly in love with Kevin Costner (back in the Dances With Wolves days) to the point she'd blush and get the vapors. So I wrote him a letter telling him about Jenny. He sent back an 8X10 autographed photo, dressed in full "Dances" costume that said, "Jenny, I'll meet you at the movies." I bought a nice picture frame that I wrapped. We opened the gifts at a fancy restaurant during our company Christmas party, and Jenny really loved the frame. But when she took a closer look, the poor girl almost passed out. She started shaking and bawling her eyes out, making a huge scene. I should dig through my old photos and see if I can find that grown woman crying over that picture!

Jenna, I wanted to participate but there weren't enough options. Yes, I've contemplated it. I've fantasized about it. The reason God invented furbabies was to prevent suicide. I could never leave them behind. So yes, I've wished I had the courage. Once I stood in the doorway to the garage calculating how I'd pull my car in, get all my furry people in the car, then do the exhaust-hose-in-the-window thing. I can't remember what stopped me. I often lay in bed hoping I'll choke on food and croak in my sleep, but my needs come after Voodoo & Sachi's, so for now, Life is my only option.

Send him my way!

Two months ago I went to a highly recommended psychic, who told me I would own my own business. She kept talking about a boutique of sorts. Now I own Slumber Parties. She also told me my husband had a bad back, and that it would get much worse. She also told me I was a paralegal. All 100% accurate. She also told me I would lose my band. She pointed to my throat and asked what was wrong, and she talked about a bad scar and surgery complications. She told me to initiate a class action malpractice suit. Get this. I never opened my mouth till she was done. I have it on tape. I just kept a poker face the whole time. I was referred by a 3rd party who knows nothing about me, my band, or my husband's 3 bulging discs that are about to put him on worker's comp. SHE TOLD ME NEVER TO GO BACK TO Mexico.

"Why good morning, Sweet Cheeks!" He replied, "Well somebody had a BM." I said, "Not fair! You peeked at my chart." He said, "I didn't need to peek. I've been doing this long enough to have learned that a patient's personality is directly tied to how long it has been since his or her last bowel movement." Sue, how am I supposed to be serious? You're my (insert the proper word for the person you wish you were since I want to convert.) What else can I say?

My precious, what can I do? I LOVE YOU BABY GIRL.

I've been working full time plus doing Slumber Parties on the slide. I did two parties this weekend, so I'm pretty tired, which is my excuse for the day. So I'm right here, drinking a glass (fine, 2 glasses) of White Zinfendel with my furbabies and hubby sleeping.

Kare, I'm done waiting. Let's hang out. What's going on in the OC in January?

So, exactly how cute is Rene Bean in her silly hat? 10 Dancing Bananas on the Bean-O-Meter!

Chris and I talked and decided not to rent bikes unless "it was meant to be." Meaning we'll rent if there's a good selection and if the weather is good, but we won't make any decisions till we get there. Either way, we're still leaving San Antonio early on the 8th towards Dallas (either by rental car or bikes.) We're bringing our gear just in case, because we still want to rent Harleys even if for a day in San Antonio. So, if we leave San Antonio in the morning, we should be able to meet everyone at Strokers for lunch? Is that right? I've lost ALL restriction, which would normally worry me, but not if I'm coming to Texas! Beer and steak, uh, no problem! How do ya'll say it??? YEEE HAWWWW! Leatha, I'll call you & Betty when I get near. I've never met Betty, so you might warn her that I'm the same in person, all spun out! And VERY excited to meet Miss Betty!

Bean, you big dork, you're so pretty, and that old picture just needed to go! I'll even be nice to the hat now.

I'm sick, I feel like crap, my stomach is bothering me, I can't explain it, my belly gurgles different, I didn't eat much today, not due to restriction, but due to it feeling "creepy" and weird, I'm concerned about my friends who were unbanded today, I just want to be normal, I've flipped my lid, I "have a feeling" I'm eroded, I hate the suspense, I can't think straight, Penni can't think straight, all I want for Christmas is an At-Home-Erosion-Detector-Kit. Anyone else got anything to say about potential erosion?

Strokers or Stokers? The only day we can come is the 8th since we're flying out there special for a huge family party, then we leave Sunday. We're just flying by the seat of our pants, DeLarla style, so I'll call when we get close or know what time we can pick up bikes, and I hope they have a couple available!

A stranger sent this to me, I thought it was too sweet not to share: THE RAINBOW BRIDGE There is a bridge connecting heaven and earth. Its called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colours. Just this side of the bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass. When a beloved pet passes on, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again and those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day long with each other. There is only one thing missing. They're not with their special someone who loved them on Earth. Each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up. The nose twitches , the ears perk up, the eyes are staring and this one pet suddenly runs from the group. You have been seen and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace . Your face is kissed again and again and again and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together and never again to be seperated. Yours truly JOHN A

Oh, I DON'T want one! But the Bean is too cute.

I just talked to Chris, and he's game but whined that we can't be at Stoker's for Friday night. So for now, looks like we'll be leaving San Antonio in the morning on the 8th (hopefully on 2 Harleys.) I don't know what time we'll get to the Dallas area, but we'll save our appetites and hope to meet up with some of ya'll.

Babies rule

Thanks for the doctor info, but I'll pass this time since the whole reason I'm going on vacation is to forget about hospitals and doctors! STOKERS it is! I'll talk to hubby tonight and see if he's game. If he's gonna be a big baby about all that driving, then I'll make the day trip alone and just drive the rental car. But when I mention 1000 Harleys and tie died Harley shirts with longhorns on the back... just ask Penni, he'll do whatever I tell him! I'm getting so excited! Check out this e-mail from Jill. It's killing me, but I can't respond because I'm avoiding her since it's a big suprise that we're showing up: Lis, Everyone's asking why you aren't coming to to the Tamale party on the 10th???? Dad has total knee replacement on the 13th, it might be our last and it is soooo much fun, you won't regret it. I am going to do a beer bong for the kids since they have been asking me for years. Irene and Lynda will be there and others as well. You can meet my grandson. Please come. thanks

Even though my belly burns and hurts, the radiologist didn't see any leaks. I'm really frustrated at the lack of time he spent with me. From now on I think we all need to bring a friend with us when we get tested. I could have used my hubby whipping out his buck knife and making Doctor give me the time of f-ing day. How much barium should I have swallowed? Does 2 medicine cups (miniature shots) sound right? That's all they gave me, just a few sips, turn left, turn right, "You're fine." I said, "WAIT!" I asked to show me the band (big inconvenience) so he briefly pointed it out while telling the tech to print the page. I asked, "Do I have restriction?" He said the liquid went straight through, but he said the band looked good. I asked if they'd seen bands before, and they were reluctant to tell me anything. I asked if he'd seen erosion before, or a leaking band...... hello, hello? Where did you go? Where did the doc go?" Gone. So, according to the Upper GI doctor, my band looks fine and I need to shut up. With these results, I'm not sure my insurance will cover an endoscopy. I'm going to say it, so get your shoes ready - I was really hoping for erosion to get this thing out of me. But the tech, at the last second, said, "Now you go home and adhere to your band rules." SO THEY HAVE SEEN BANDS! She finally admitted they'd seen them.

I've read about home remedies for getting rid of gallstones. I don't know if they work, but I think even health food stores carry some stuff that might help. I can't remember the whole process for the gallstone cleanse, but it had something to do with fasting and only taking in certain liquids including large amounts of olive oil. You do this liquid fasting regimen for a couple days, and on the last day you're supposed to curl up on your side with knees drawn in after the last olive oil drink. Then during the night I think you wait for the big bowel movememt that eliminates the stones. Don't laugh because for a change, I'm not even kidding. Do some internet searches on home remedies for gallstones. If there's a chance you can eliminate stones without having surgery, it might be worth it. Sorry such a young guy has to go through this. I know how tough the money situation is, too. Good luck, and let me know if you do the elimination fast and how it works, k?

I don't know what the heck 6th street is, but anywhere there's trouble should have a Texas size neon DeLARLA sign. I'm looking into renting Harleys for the day from San Antonio, then me & Hubby taking off early towards Ft. Worth. If this 6th street place is near, I think we need a t-shirt! We'll probably hit all the Harley stops along the road to buy t-shirts, since that's what us biker people do! So Betty, where are they along the way? And my band is pretty Lucy Goosey, so I'm bringing a Texas appetite! HOW FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, I need phone numbers! And I need to know from San Antonio to Ft. Worth where you all are.