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Hey Everyone! Still hanging in there with the c25k program - am now running 75% of my normal walk route and will extend the route this week or next to keep my duration constant. I am loving the 'wog' program... Continuing to walk on days I don't 'wog' - about a mile to and from my office every day (unless it's storming) plus my lunchtime walk. We just went back to normal hours, so with my 1 hour lunch restored, I started walking my longer lunchtime route and the 'big hill' again today. Though it's 83 and feels like 87 outside (weather.com), I still feel great after walking. I KNOW I've gotten stronger and my heart rate has been really good - I'm thrilled!:wub: There is definately a road race or two in my future...:thumbup:

Checking in and reporting... I am LOVING this program! Friday I did my usual wog with DH and DDog - we tend to count 'blocks' instead of time because he doesn't have an iPhone and gets cranky when he tries to check a timer and run at the same time (non-techie that he is...) so we've been alternating running a block (I timed it - about 60 seconds on a shorter block, up to 2 minutes on a longer one) and walking a block. That morning I must have felt the 'groove' because I ran a block further than we had originally intended! It felt so good...I didn't even realize! We're now running about 3/4 of our mile-long route and only walking a short distance - just enough to let DDog take his 'break'. I know we'll have to extend our route this week because we'll be shortening the time too much if we don't. I am LOVING this program (did I say that already?) :thumbup: I rotate between two pairs of shoes, and with the exercise that BillOH gave me, no more shin splints! I can feel the difference in my stamina - didn't wog today because it was storming when I got up, but we switched back to 'normal' hours at work, meaning I get my 1-hour lunch back, meaning I can walk the hills near my office again. Did it today, and I felt it, but I wasn't at all tempted to stop halfway like I was when I first started. I'm so happy I started the couch-2-5k!:wub:

Hi Notorious Novembers...saw Glammaw's message below and had to chime in... Don't give up yet...check with a physical therapist or similar professional about exercises you can do. Talk to someone about your doctor and ask if you can be transferred to someone else for fills, and then try to take it easy on yourself - stress doesn't help the body to release weight. If you are near a pool - try water exercises. The buoyancy with the water may be enough to allow you to move more and not hurt yourself. Let us know how you're doing...:thumbup:

PJTP...It's a muggy day in the neighborhood... Tap - we love ya, girlfriend...like the others said - don't stay away too long. If this is something you've dealt with before, try to go back to what worked in getting through it. We'll miss you...please stay in touch. Definately... What she said!:wub: Having a calm morning - Mgr is out today on business travel and my tummy has calmed down. Had a productive weekend, but no fruit yet in the job search. I don't know what's holding it up, and my patience is running thin, but since I don't have any alternatives right now, I just gotta bear up. Going on the "offensive" as Beth termed it a few days ago...was left an undefined task to complete last week, have completed it to the best of my ability and sent it to the BBoss to review. We'll see what comes of that - I included him in the email stream between me and my Mgr, including my requests for specific feedback on why the version I prepared first was incorrect. I'm not going to stand here and take this crap any more...I'm ready to fight back (in a measured and business-like manner)...will let y'all know how it goes.:thumbup:

PJTP...it's been a busy day, but productive! Got the sanding done and the new closet walls primed, plus one wall in the 'lounge' area of the Master Bedroom. Eventually, have to prime all walls (raw plaster - not easy to paint over) and patch some additional spots, then I can do finish coats. DH and I are planning storage towers beside both sides of our bed (takes up the majority of the 3rd part of the room) and getting everything else out of that space. We have a wrap-around MBR suite - it was three bedrooms originally, and we combined two of them to form the original BR and future MBath. My DD slept in the third, smaller portion of the space. When she outgrew it and my DS moved out, she got his room and it took us quite a while to decide to break through the wall and take over that space. Now all three rooms are combined (kind of an "L" shape) with the MBR, then the 'lounge' then a walk-in closet, then the MBath to come. Whew! When I say it, it sounds like a lot of work - and I guess it is...I'll post pics when we're closer to being 'done'. Right now it looks like a bit of a disaster area! :drool: You got it, girlfriend...if I thought I could make a living at it, I'd love nothing better than to buy old houses, fix them up, and sell them to deserving families...just don't have the time or capital to do it right now... I worked with a professional organizer - she was a friend and we bartered a color analysis for her from me and she helped me plan a reorganization of my home office. Worked out great - with her help, I greatly decluttered my office and became much more productive. There is a Nat'l organization for them - check Google and some even offer free initial consults, so you can see if you'll like them and if you're compatible... That is so cool! Great pic of you and your mom - both of you are indeed gorgeous! Prayers going up for Carl and Connie...much love to both of them and to you, G4E... What a generous offer, KC - you rock! As the child of a nurse, I understand how bad sepsis can be...I pray he's getting better and that they have all the knowledge and expertise they need to help him. You're still number one in our book, Mac! You are constantly surprising me and inspiring me with your wisdom and strength. I hope I'm still pushing the limits and getting stronger like you are when I reach my goal weight... On my way to bed - finally got the new fridge up and running - though DH tried to level it and broke the left back leveling mechanism (go figure...DH seems to break something whenever he tries 'just a little more') :mad: :tongue: Anyway - time for bed...I'll be staggering in the morning anyway because I'm getting in bed late. Gotta wog in the morning, so off I go!

PJTP...Hey Everybody! Busy weekend at Ebony's house...finished drywall patching and taping in the master bedroom and closet, sanded previous patching, did a second round of patching, and now going to sand one last time before priming today. Hopefully I'll be able to paint next weekend while DH is out of town for a pilot's conference... Next home improvement job will be finishing the master bathroom. Also on the list is a remodel/redecorate for the first floor bathroom, new windows in the dining room, painting in the kitchen (just got a new-to-me fridge - yaay!) and painting the front and back parlors. The front parlor also needs a new mantel, but that may be a while. And if I can find any MORE spare time, the front parlor needs some attention, the pantry needs painting, and there is much to be done outside (landscaping, etc). Maybe some of it will have to wait until spring...:w00t: Beth, I loved this - just wonderful...think I'll print it out and read it every day... I can so relate - I hope you find something to get you out of there soon, Mac... Off to start my home improvement projects - it's been cool and dry here the last few days, and that has definately helped my energy level. DD made a multiple-course meal for us yesterday :frown:- her "final exam" from culinary class as requested by DH. Chicken croquettes (sliders - they went down really EASY), a cold strawberry soup (made with pureed strawberries and strawberry ice cream - yum!), caesar salad, and spaghetti carbonara, with a apple-pear crumb dessert. Nothing was low-fat or low-cal, and I loved every bite I took...took an extra long walk yesterday and this morning to help make up for it... :sleep: Have a wonderful afternoon, everyone!

PJTP...Dang, y'all go on a posting spree without me! That's what I get for staying home and off the laptop...ok, time to try and catch up... Beth, you're incredible...like the big sister I wish I had (though I'm older than you, I think)...you have a LOT of wisdom. I'm not sure why I was feeling so...paralyzed about this! I can only chalk up my "flight" (fight or flight) to being hormonally challenged and feeling overwhelmed. In the bad old days, I'd have been like KC's folks and shown her the gatt in my waistband... Fanny, I loves ya, girlfriend...:sad: Make sure they double-check EVERYTHING...docs are human and have been known to make mistakes in a 'rush to judgement' occasionally... My mom was a very experienced LPN who did similar things - often had to correct the docs, especially if they were rushing or felt the "knew" what the patient needed without a thorough read of the chart...she'd pull them to the side and not-too-gently remind them of the possible repercussions of a bad decision (with the family nearby) and just happen to say the word 'lawsuit' loud enough for the inevitable gold-digging family members to hear and start talking about how much money they'd get in the event of a mistake...:nanahump: Usually was enought to get the doc to calm down and double-check their answer... I know what that feels like - but ya gotta get back in there, sport! *in my best coaches' voice* Wonderfully well - had a really funny stomach episode. Wednesday night was "National Night Out" - live radio broadcasts, food, community organizations, etc. Fun times, but that hot dog I ate (sans bun) had probably been sitting out too long, so...upset tummy. Stayed home on Thursday because I was sliming everything, and stayed home today (Friday) just because... Good idea to have the neuro look at the MRI - and thank GOD his initial prognosis is better. Took me a few minutes to figure out ENT was ear-nose-throat...:biggrin: Had a good evening yesterday - DH and DD found a discounter with gently used and scratch-and-dent appliances here in town and got a stainless steel Jenn Air side-by-side fridge for 1/3 the normal retail. The only blemish was a couple of scratches on the door handle. I'm not complaining...DH wanted me to check them out before buying one...I :wub::wub: my DH! DD registered for classes at community college today - she's bearing up really well under her disappointment. This would have been the weekend we moved her to VSU...going to give her a special basket (had it made for the occasion, but giving it to her now) to commemorate her 'growing up'. Feeling good today - sunshine, moderate temperatures and a 'free' day help. Been eating VERY lightly because of the previous day's issues...so far, all is well. Had to check in - I missed y'all! Congrats Beth on being so consistent with your posting - that means you are excellent at checking in here and helping others. If you were just a troll, no way you'd show up for TWO significant posting milestones...:wub: Love y'all lots - bbl!:wink2:

Back again...:tongue2: I would vote for both of those - no business in management, AND they want me to fail...but I will be documenting the he** out of every. single. little. thing. from now on! Thanks, Slim - love your "new" name, by the way - it says who you are becoming! I think "I" love your life right now, too! :tt2:

PJTP...back from my walk, and my lunch stayed down, so I'm feeling better...the ice cream bar didn't hurt either! This is what I got back... These are the columns I want to see on an Awaiting Confirmation sheet. You could remove the other columns. For a sample Awaiting Confirmation sheet, please go to the pool drive/admissions coordinator tasks/awaiting confirmation. Ref Name Decision Comments Scholarships Nothing addressing my questions / points about how the list was created, the involvement of the BB, nothing...instead this little nit-picky note about how the damn LIST was formatted? Now she's gone for the afternoon - her mom is visiting and she's going to help her pack for her trip home...mind you, home is only in NY and we're in CT... I know you're right - and I'll try to get things in writing from now on, but I'm sure I'll get 'pushback' on that. I just pray one of the other jobs I've applied for comes through quickly...the last one really NEEDS someone with my skill set, so I'm hopeful... I :frown: y'all for all of your support...don't know what I'd do without y'all in my corner!

PJTP... You are both 100% right...and now that I've calmed down, that's exactly what I did. I sent Mgr an email, quoted below: I’ve attached a spreadsheet with all the records affected. The first sheet is the Unconfirmed / Unreleased records, the second has the records that have been confirmed and released, and the third sheet are the records on hold. I asked BB (my edit) yesterday when he gave me the list if the records not highlighted (now on the second spreadsheet) were okay to confirm and release, and he said yes. I asked twice to be sure and when he said yes, I noted it on the sheet so I would be clear. The ones on ‘hold’ are the same as on the sheet he gave me. Not trying to make excuses or prolong this, but the instructions I have for Entering, Confirming and Releasing Decisions do not mention Waitlisted folks except for when they are initially waitlisted. Once they have “WA” (waitlist accepted) status, they no longer show up on the Awaiting Confirmation query, and running ‘The List’ does not give me the same columns, so the spreadsheet I have attached does not look the same. Confirming and Releasing the decisions does not seem to work the same way because when I log in and go to ‘Manage Database’, the deny decisions for waitlisted people do not show up. I believe they will have to be confirmed and released individually. I’ve attached the spreadsheet – will await further instructions. I'm not sure what else I can do...we'll see what type of response I get, if any...and like you, I believe this is a kind of set-up. I've heard the budget is tighter than previously thought, so that means the heat will probably be turned up on me... Thanks so much, y'all! I just gotta keep plugging away...I'll do what I can, when I can, and try not to let it get to me... Will check in and let y'all know what happens...going for a lunchtime walk shortly - I need to get out of the office for a few minutes...:tongue2:

PJTP...This day has gone to he** in a handbasket - all in the course of about 30 minutes... I was assigned the task of updating students on our 'waitlist' a couple of days ago - they were to be marked as 'deny'. I did this, and when I was at the status meeting yesterday, BB hands me a list of people whose decisions can be confirmed and released (meaning the candidate will be notified) and others whose decision should be 'held' until they are notified. I asked him twice about this, and he confirmed my understanding of the instruction and I wrote it down on the sheet. I confirm and release the indicated people, then my Mgr asks me this morning if any one checked the list before I did the confirm/release operation. I did not have anyone do that because the BB told me to do it. Mgr asked me to have someone else check the decisions this morning and I wasn't quite sure what to have them check, but okay - I gave the list to two other staff people, who were just as confused as I. The next thing I know, Mgr is coming into my workspace and sarcastically asks me if the procedure she is outlining "sounds familiar? Any of it?". I have a procedure for confirming decisions, but denying waitlisted candidates is not on that procedure sheet. So naturally, she spews her venom and walks away. I still don't know what my next move should be and I'm almost scared to ask...I'm in tears at my desk because I KNOW they are going to use this against me and I'll probably get suspended or some such. I've NEVER had so much trouble with an office and procedures as this place - it's as if my brain disconnects and I can't figure out the smallest, simplest task. I just KNOW I'll be called on the carpet again, and it's going to end badly. I HATE this place - and I don't use that term lightly. If the building fell down tomorrow, I wouldn't cry. :tt2: I don't understand why I get paralyzed and can't seem to think straight in this place - I AM NOT STUPID - but I can't help but think that's their opinion of me. Unfortunately, I have another 4 1/2 hours before I can leave for the day...and I have my band support group tonight, so I don't want to just bail. I've gotta stick it out today, but tomorrow is looking more questionable by the minute...:tongue2:

PJTP... Love Antiques Roadshow and anything to do with antiques or old houses... Bought a set of beautiful tables many years ago - dark wood (cherry maybe) with leather tops that have gold leafing around the edges. They need custom-cut glass to go on top because of the shape of the table - haven't done that yet, but they are in a room where they don't get much use / touching. Would LOVE to find out they were worth some astronomical amount of money... Also have a Japanese Geisha doll (in a display case) that I've had since I was nine - my uncle, who was serving in the Air Force, brought it back for me from one of his trips. She's still holding strong and has her entire kimono, the elaborate hairdo, and the paper flowers she is carrying. Of course at nine years old, I couldn't truly appreciate her beauty - kept wanting to take her out of the display case and play with her like my Barbies! Surprising that she survived - probably need to get her appraised to see if she's become valuable over the years. I'll always consider her priceless...

Hi Tina! All of this sounds WONDERFUL - and just what you deserve, darling girl! An awesome vacation, a great guy to spend some time with, you feeling confident and happy - what could be better? Enjoy yourself - and definately keep us updated!

PJTP...Morning All! It's a bright sunny morning and I feel great! Did my morning wog with DH and DDog this morning and after I warmed up, I felt really strong...beat him on the last block sprint and wasn't breathing as hard as Monday. Funny what a couple of days can do...we wog on MWF and I walk T Th S Sun. I'm following the c25k program. NSV - put on a dress that I bought two months ago and couldn't wear "well". I could put it on, but it pulled in unattractive ways. Partly because while my lower body is slimming down, my boobs haven't gone much of anywhere...now I really notice how big they still are compared to the rest of me. That's why I still buy size 18's - my bottom half is a 16, top half needs an 18 still. Today, the dress fits MUCH better - still can't wear the belt (it lands right up under the 'girls')...but I'm happy it fits better! Looking more and more like a breast reduction / enhancement is in my future...I have my monthly lap band support group meeting tonight - missed the past two months, so I'm glad to be going back. Everyone have a wonderful day!

PJTP... What's the name / model number of the Skechers shoe? I just checked Dick's Sporting Goods online and they didn't seem to have them...I want to check my local store... ROFLMBO...I just about spit crystal light all over my laptop!:huh2:

PJTP... PoolGirl - I'm jealous (or is that envious that's less nasty?) of you being able to work at home - I wish I could!

Hi Glouc! It could very well be - either someone forgot to reinstate the block when they did a software upgrade, or they are monitoring the channel and logging all the IP addresses that access FB from work computers. Does your company have a written internet policy? When I was the IT Director for my town, we instituted one. If someone got caught doing stuff that was on the list of unapproved activities, or visiting sites not permitted, they could be disciplined - verbal, written warning, then suspension and then termination. In today's climate, I wouldn't take the chance...

PJTP...finally got free from the "weekly status update meeting" and am back to doing what I really WANT to do...surfing LBT and Facebook You too! :huh2: Me too...and I thank the heavens for him... Hi Brandy! :huh2: I completely get ya on that one, Tap...sometimes it's hard for me to keep up with both. I occasionally get a backlog of messages and stuff on FB, but I NEVER miss my LBT log ins! The weekends are the only time I'm not constantly on... Eating slowly...chicken salad with a drizzle of vinaigrette...very good, but the bulk of the salad is making me eat slowly...this is a good thing, methinks! :thumbup:

PJTP...Its nearly my bedtime, and I told y'all I'd check in so... Job interview went great - they are one of the sections of the hospital / medical practices here that take residency members. Docs get their MD's then do time in a residency program to get practical experience working with patients. My first job with the company was helping to run the Primary Care residency program. The docs that come out of that program then usually go into a specialty. The interview was with a specialty department - my residency experience will come in handy for them. The job is currently being done by two retirees who are job-sharing. One of them wants to completely retire and they are combining the job into one. Hence the interviews. I'll probably have to interview with the residency program manager as well, but I'm hoping for this to go quickly because the residency "season" starts in September/October. The lady I'd be working with knows the financial end of a medical practice, but not the residency end. She admitted to not knowing one of the major residency software packages, which I know from my prior work. I think I impressed her... Got to see two of my former co-workers as I was on my way home. Both of them asked me "are you done?" meaning my weight loss...NO! I'm only halfway to where I want to be, and NO! I'm not done yet! I think they meant it as a compliment - at least that's the way I'm taking it...my across-the-street neighbor did something similar over the weekend...are you done yet question. What is up with that?:smile2: Anyway - keeping good thoughts for a quick turnaround and a second interview to be scheduled shortly. Thanks to everyone for the prayers, good wishes, good thoughts, nekkid fireside dances, etc. Will definately keep y'all posted...now I'm going to bed so I can get up and walk in the morning!:thumbup:

PJTP... Couldn't resist...like Kat, I often take MY handyman to Home Depot to get supplies, watch him as he flexes those huge muscles doing exactly what I tell him to do, and then take him to the shower and to bed...again, doing exactly what I tell him to do...:biggrin: Gotta love it that my DH is handy around the house...though he describes himself as a "rough carpenter"...roughneck, maybe...his "carpentry" has been getting better and better over the years because I encourage him to do things he's never tried before :cool: Ebony ducks and runs...:biggrin:

Will do Bill - and will gladly accept the "I told you so"! In fact, my DH noticed this morning that my legs are thinning out - I gotta believe that the jogging has helped that to happen. It's only been about 2 weeks, but I am very happy with my progress so far. I've found about four races in our local area - gotta bounce the list past DH to see which ones also fit into his work schedule. If he can't go with me, I may go on my own...that's a big step, but I think I'll be ready! :biggrin:

PJTP...Hi Everyone!:wub: Interview is today at 4:30 EST - many thanks for the prayers and good wishes recieved so far...I'll mos def check in and let y'all know how it went. Work has been slow and quiet - moving files around and preparing for the next season. Said goodbye to a long-term employee on Friday - she retired - and found out they are not going to replace her right away, so guess what? All of the other C&T's (Clerical & Technical) get to handle the phones and email that she used to do...:biggrin: Leaving early to go to my interview around 3 pm - wanted to make sure I wouldn't be late! :biggrin: Wogging program is going well - ran further today than any other day with DH and DDog - now we are only walking about 20% of the 1-mile route we usually walk. Once we get to the place where we're jogging the whole thing, we'll stretch out the distance and work up to 3 - 5 miles. I'm already looking for a race to run in late September or early October. May even do a November race - depends on weather...:cool: Having a wonderful day so far, but lunch is going down verrrryyyy slowly - baked chicken, stuffing and green beans. I seem to be tight...but then I think my TOM is coming...yuk! Oh well - will check in after my interview. I :wub: all of y'all!

Good afternoon Runners and Woggers! :biggrin: I'm really enjoying my "wog" program...I "wog" three days a week with my DH and DDog, and walk the other 4 days. I try not to miss a single day. So far, we're doing the wog program on our normal 1 mile walk, and we've worked up to the point where we are jogging more than walking. In the next week or two, we'll be jogging the entire route (except for a block or so where we let DDog do his business). The shin splints have not come back - thanks BillOh for the exercise, I think it really helped - and I'm not as winded as I used to be. I'm not trying to jog really fast, but am trying to go faster than my fast walk. So far it's working wonderfully for me. Once we get to the point where we are jogging the entire mile, we'll stretch out the distance each week to add more time and effort. I'm looking for a fall 5k run to get us both signed up for - probably late September or early-mid October (or maybe both!). I didn't think I'd like jogging / running as much as I do now. I'm even getting my rain gear together so I can run in the rain if need be. Next step - making sure I'm able to run in dry weather in the winter. If there's ice on the ground and the roads are not clear, I'll have to go to the gym, but if the roads are dry and it's not 20 below, out I go! Thanks for all the encouragement :biggrin:

I'm officially halfway to my weight loss goal!:biggrin: My goal is to lose 110 pounds - and just before my vacation, I was getting close to the 50% mark - 55 pounds gone. I stalled for a while, but kept following the bandster rules - lo and behold, I got on the scale and it showed my 55 pound loss. I was so excited I wanted to jump up and down! I even weighed myself a couple of times to make sure I wasn't "interpreting" the numbers incorrectly :eek: Nope, there it was...a 55 lb loss and halfway to my goal! Now I see why people can get stalled at this point. I'm really happy with my progress to date, I can fit into a lot of clothes in a size 16 (smaller than I've been since my teens) and I feel tons better than I did when I was at my heaviest! Don't worry - I'm not going to stop (or even slow down). Having had this taste of success over the long term (I've been banded for a total of 8 months), I'm hungry for more. I want to see what it feels like to be below 200 pounds - Onderland, they call it - for the first time since I was 15 or 16 years old. Yep, I've been overweight THAT long... Wearing size 16 clothes is a revelation. I should clarify - that's a 16W, not a standard misses 16. There seems to be more room in a 16W - it's sized for a grown woman's body, as opposed to a straight 16, which seems to be sized for a slimmer (perhaps younger) woman. Junior 17's and some 15's are close, but they don't fit me the way I need my clothes to fit, so for now, I'll leave those alone. I may never get back to wearing "Juniors" - they didn't fit me well when I was younger, and there are so many more options out there now. Happiness is...having to get rid of lightly-worn clothing because it's all getting too big for you, less than 3 months after buying it! All my business clothes are getting loose - and some things (like dresses) I can still use, but skirts and such are getting dangerous. I have a really cute black-and-white cotton skirt with a lovely print that I bought at the Talbots outlet near my office. I put it on this morning (it's always been a bit tight in the waist) and if it were not for the "bump" at my hipline, it wouldn't stay up on me! I've had to keep checking the skirt all day to make sure it doesn't fall off of me, and this will probably be the last time I wear it unless I get it tailored or replace it. It's a really good feeling - may seem superficial to some, but I enjoy clothes shopping, and to NOT be restricted to shopping at Fashion Bug, Lane Bryant or Catherine's only because of my body size is a wonderful feeling. I've started "wogging" - the jog/walk program known as the Couch to 5K. There are links on LBT about it, or a Google search will turn up the program. There are many versions, including one for the iPod / iPhone which lets you use your own music. My hubby and I have started the program, and I'm (surprisingly) enjoying it! I wanted something to give me more of a calorie burn than just walking (which I do a lot) and jogging was the next logical step. When I tried it before, my knees and back hurt, not to mention that I got winded really really fast. It just wasn't fun - more about pain than gaining fitness - so I stopped. This time around, sans 55 pounds, I'm enjoying it a lot - so much so that I even went out in a light drizzle to get my "wog" in...totally different mindset for ME! I love the program so far - and now I'm getting quite the collection of activewear to go with my wogging - some of it quite form-fitting, which I NEVER would have done 55 pounds ago. I am truly loving my banded life - I still have my challenges when I try to eat too fast or eat something I shouldn't, but overall, I am doing quite well. My blood sugar numbers are good, and my primary care doctor is very happy with my weight loss. If you are researching the Lap-Band, I encourage you to do as much searching as you can on this site and others so that you are prepared for the experience, but don't wait too long. There may not be a "perfect" time to get the band - but your health is too important to delay a permanent solution forever. I feel the band is a permanent solution for me - as long as I don't have any physical problems with it, I'll have it for life. Good luck to all and feel free to pm me if you have further questions for me...:thumbup:

PJTP... Thanks for the laughs...on my way to bed... Thinking of a tipsy Slim trying to type and spell-check... A flirty Beth with two hottie body slaves washing her gently... HH with a grey beard calling for his nightly sponge bath...:wink2: Lulu in the middle of the ghetto...though the way you describe yourself, some might say you have a 'ghetto booty'...:eek: KC - when I COULD drink alcohol, I was always good for the sweeter stuff. Started with rum and cola because the cola masked the alcohol; Long Island Iced Tea, when made correctly, will sneak up on ya, because you don't really 'taste' the alcohol; Wine coolers were always good... Night yall!