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Love the Boss too--------loved him in concert--------he did not however treat me like Courtney Cox----I didn't get to dance on stage. Of course when I saw him, not he nor anyone in the band could have simply given me a hand up onto the stage, I was minimally 260 pounds!!! Can't you see it in your mind, reach down to pull me up and down we both go??!! LOL, still loved the concert! Enjoy!!! Suzanne, that cleared it up for me too---guess they decided dinner was not so important, I cannot imagine eating dinner that late either, I would never sleep! I was getting all sad, when I thought a cruise had been settled and I had no clue---thought I was missing the big news.....apparantly not. Tracy--is this a general LBT cruise, or one with the Violets? Not sure I can get Rick to agree to a cruise----depends on where it is. He had one of his bosses meet with some problems (he got mugged and stabbed) on a cruise, and no one would even take a report, because it was in international waters or something and no one had authority. His sister loves them and is talking, trying to get all of the siblings to go do one together...so far it is a no go. Now there is a distinct possibility that part of the problem is, going with the siblings. He is so mad at his one sister for acting so hateful all the time, he is kind of anit family right now. Pamela---have fun in Vegas, enjoy the shopping, and the people watching----2 of my Vegas favorites to do! Through the years I have seen those awesome pools in some of the resorts, and I would NEVER go in one, or be seen in public in a suit. I think next time I will enjoy one of them! Jane, maybe it is something in the air, my best friend Becky, and my friend Marie are both going through similar attitude and depression issues as you are. Becky actually went to the Dr. and was put on antidepressants, and Xanax, she is having massive anxiety attacks, and is suddenly afraid of everything she said. Marie is just terribly depressed......I hate when my friends are unhappy and hurting inside, I want them, and you, and Terry, and Haydee to all get happy again.... Well laundry needs changed out. Rick is tearing down the new/old bike, so I am trying to catch up some housework. We are riding to dinner with friends tonight....so it is now or never to get something done!! BBL~ Kat

Awww Terry---sorry things are crappy---I hope things work out to make you happy, whatever that may be.... Yeah I joked to the neighbor, that Rick is getting new things, and I got rid of old things----we each found a way to spend $$$$ Well I am off to bed, we had an awesome ride! Stopped at Cold Stone Creamery......but I only had a few bites.....so it could have been worse! Talk to y'all in the morning! Kat

Jane if I had all that going on, I would have moved from crabby to bitchy a loooooong time ago!!! Hang in there, we love ya even crabby!!! Kat

Awwww Denise he looks perfect!!! Very reminiscent size wise of Kinsey. Glad all is working out, and that your DD made it through it all ok as well. Placental abruptions can be dangerous for all involved. Well we went and bought a new trailer (pull behind the truck kind) and ordered a new shop building for the back yard. Feeling poor now let me tell ya! A full day without the antibiotics, no problems, and I feel 100% better today, my chest and my stomach no longer burn. The PS finally called, and said with me having as much of the antibiotics in my system now, to stop them, and if the infection is still present Monday when I see my Dr, he would likely change tactics anyway. He apologized for taking so long to return my call--said he is taking my PS's calls while he is gone, but his wifes sister had come to visit, and ended up in the hospital with kidney stones, and she is early into a pregnancy, so they were unsure what was wrong, and he was running around trying to keep up, but he apologized several times, and was nice about it. He said he thought I should see about the tests my band Dr. wants to do, and I might....IF it happens again, for now I feel fine. Everyone have fun on vacations! I am gonna sit at home!!! I have to go, we are going to go pick up the new/used motorcycle we bought that he is going to chop. Then we are off to dinner for Becky's birthday which was yesterday.....then taking an evening ride. Scale was back at 175 today!!! YAY! Left side is still swelling really bad....and I am totally sick and tired of the compression garment!!! It was 100 degrees out, and this sucker is hot!!! It is like a heavy girdle, so......y'all can imagine! Will try to check in tonight. Hugs to all of you, I miss you when I cannot get in here to see ya all day!!! Kat

Well Rick mowed, I rolled Water hose up!!! Today, one of my favorite places in town opened up----it had been closed, I figured permanently---but it is open!!! Shaved Ice! I LOVE it! They have one called Silver Fox, sugar free and it is SOOOOOO good! I love it. I can have it, and not feel guilty! The one that has the flavor in Farmington, uses the bead ice like they make snow cones out of----not what I want! I like the SHAVED ice!!! I am out of the shower and ready for bed....it was a short night---we went to bed late, then freaked out over me getting sick----so I didn't sleep well. Going to bed early, and sleeping in late. Everyone have a great evening, and will see you all tomorrow, not sure what we have going on----I know we have to pick up Rick's new/old motorcycle tomorrow evening at 5.....otherwise, I think I will make him check out a movie, since we missed it last weekend!! Then maybe some ribs....been wanting ribs!!! LOL Talk to y'all in the morning! Nighty night! Kat

Terry---yes it is a common side effect when taken in consecutive rounds especially. My own PS is out of town all week---he warned me of that at our last appt. and I see him again on Monday. I have eaten all day, without any pain, and no upset, no heartburn. I did talk to my PCP, he said I need to have a couple of tests run to make sure I have not ended up with a bleeding ulcer from them or the band, and if I do, to treat it. For now I feel great. Going to go mow in the rose garden----the part I hate the worst----I know Rick will feel bad and come finish it for me!!! LOL Don't blame me....Laura taught me when we were in TX to pretend I couldn't even pick up a case of water! Kat

Ok, new tire balanced and on!! We are safe again! As you all know I have been taking the antibiotics for over 2 weeks now, and my stomach has been killing me! I have had massive heart burn and reflux....for about 5 days I have been miserable with them. I wake up feeling pretty good, then I take the 3 a day and by mid morning the heartburn starts and by midday, I am miserable....come bed time I am sick.....rest with no more to take, and I wake feeling pretty good, only to start over. So yesterday was the same way. We went to Fuddruckers for dinner, I had a small section of Rick's burger and some onion rings. When we got home, I felt sick. I joked that it was a good thing I hadn't eaten any tomatoes, or I'd think I had salmonella. Rick's friend from California was here, and we sat up and visited until almost 2 AM. Then went to bed and not for the sake of TMI, but just to cover all my bases in the telling of this, lets just say we jostled my stomach around some!!!!!!LOL After that I was really nauseated, so I got up, and was going to rinse my mouth and see if I could settle my stomach---but when I went into the bathroom and opened my mouth, I knew it was too late, and I threw up-----brown grainy, coffee ground looking stuff, which I knew was dried, old blood. Rick is having a conniption fit, to go to the ER. I convinced him to wait and see if any bright red blood were to follow, and nothing, I felt great when I got it out, and went to sleep. I believe my antibiotics to be the cause---so I called the on call PS today, and he has never returned my call, she said he would call after his appointments, and if I was concerned to go to the ER. Gee thanks! So, I have not taken any antibiotics today, my stomach feels 90% better! I called my band Dr. he was in agreement that they were the likely cause, but wants to see me to scope my band. That seems pretty invasive if not taking the meds makes it better I think. I mean he is 6.5 hours away, and gas is not cheap!!! I am also concerned that if I don't take the meds, my incision might re infect...... I have had zero nausea today, and only residual feeling heart burn, nothing like I have suffered with for days. Any feelings or suggestions......anything? Am I being foolish? I feel good today. And again, not to be gross with TMI, but BM's are totally normal, not black or tarry, or anything abnormal at all. Kat

I am a hard find for my port, it is low profile, and attached deeply. Both fills took several pokes----as did finding it to unfill me....and I have never been numbed in any way. Not a big deal at all!! Kat

OK Donna--NONE of that! Licked worse things??? I almost snorted salsa out my nose!!! Cracked me up!!! The rodeo is a blast, the kids are amazing as a general rule--some of the girls especially tend to be a bit snobby to the other girls, and the flirting is outreageous----but these ARE High School kids!! We go from it, right into the Connie Mack Baseball World Series, where teams from around the country, Mexico, and usually a couple of other countries make it as well, compete in the High School age World Series of baseball. Between the 2 it gives me hope for our future---all in all these are good strong minded, well behaved, smart, kids---I think it eases my mind to know they are out there, because on the news all you hear is how kids are killing others! It is a fun time, busy, but worth it! Well Rick has the new front tire on his bike and is ready to ride, so guess I will go be nice and help him clean up his mess, so he can take a spin!!! Catch ya all in awhile! Kat

The way my PS explained it to me, there is only so much they can do surgically with some patients due to the hair issue. Some people actually go and have laser hair removal done prior to surgery, so that the skin can be lifted without issue. There are also different ways of making the incision----and those respond differently to the hairline. Most recently I saw BooBooKitty's pics----and her TT incision looks like a smile....a ) flipped of course shape----he said with that the incision will be higher. My incision is much lower over all and not shaped at all like hers! mine is something like this _/ It begins on one hip bone, and follows the angular drop to the pubic bone, and then the straight incision across the bottom is very, very low---it is in fact usually in the pubic hair line he said, then it goes across to the other side of the pubic bone, and angles back up to the other hip bone. To look at it straight on, you do not hardly see the angled scars, they blend with the natural contours of the body. Right now my lower scar is VERY visible---but I have had some infection issue with it, plus, I did not grow much hair back following my chemo----so it is what it is.....not a personal choice, or a style statement---just my body! My surgeon discussed all the different incision options with me, and what he thought best for my body type, and need. I had no idea I had options for how to be cut! Kat

Hi Ladies- My computer went down last night, so I did some status checks on it, and my DSL is up but my PPoE is down, Qwest shut me off! I had to wait til this morning when I could talk with a person (I HATE that!!!) Then had to have my bank fax the on line banking payment info to them, and they told me "ooops---we will have it restored in 2-24 hours!" So about 5 hours later it come back, so all total I was down for almost 24 hours, so I called and told them I expect credit for that time, she hum hawed, I bet it never shows. Just glad to be back up right now!!! Was anxious to hear if Denise had posted....I see that she hasn't. Haydee---I am proud of you for your honesty with not just him, but with yourself---sometimes that is the hardest one to be honest with. You are doing the right thing....by examining what is in your heart, because if you get married without both of you being in it for the right reason, it won't be happy, and believe me, marriage is a lot easier to get into than out of! Well heck had something I wanted to talk to y'all about, but I have to run, gotta take a motorcycle tire to be balanced! AArrgghhh!! Will do it in awhile----bbl~~ Kat

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE-------if you are running any fever, be sure to do your deep breathing regularly! When my DH had his heart surgery, his temp would go up, he would use his spirometer thingie, and down the fever would go again. Remember BBK's bout that put her back in the hospital-------make sure especially when the fever is present to BREATH DEEP--slowly and steadily inhale through your nose, hold it a few seconds, and let it out slowly through your mouth---do it several--like 5-6 times in a row---at least every couple of hours!! Stay well!!! Kat

Well I went to lunch with Mom and Dad, stuck to the salad bar---this place we go has a huge covered wagon salad bar, and on Wed. they have shrimp on the salad bar, so my Dad is a regular!!! We go in, we all decide we are having the salad bar, Kinsey too--the waitress comes around and is ready to take our order, Kinsey very seriously tells her "I would like the crab legs please with the salad bar" We all busted out laughing---told her we are not at Red Lobster there are no crab legs---she was so sad, but ate as many shrimp as we would peel for her!!! She listens way too much sometimes, the girl ask about her drink, and she tells her "Ice tea please and you can keep the lemon".....she is turning into her Mama! So Michelle, was your fill on stage done while I was in TX? Did I miss how it went???? Terry--I love that you are still receiving surprizes in the mail!!! I will add Jenn's friends to my prayers as well. That is such a crock about kids in ICU.....they allowed it here---and I have seen it in many places. That is unforgivable---I would get in touch with the Chief of Staff immediately! He/She can and WILL I bet override that damn ICU staff. I understand that they limit children due to what the condition of the patient is as well as the germs kids are notorious for----but if her Daddy has no hope----she needs to be able to see him. I would be fighting mad! I raised hell over more than one thing when Rick was in there! The night nurses were awesome---they would let me sit with him, and only make me leave when the nursing supervisor made her rounds ---sometime between 2-4 AM. But the day nurses, would wait to do anything to him, until the few scheduled times we could see him---I did not put up with it. At that time we did not know yet if he would bleed to death when his balloons were removed, so every second seemed so precious and was so needed. We did not take Kinsey and Connor in to see Rick, they were too young to know, but they did let them bring them up to the waiting room on the ICU floor to see me, and that was not supposed to be allowed either! That makes me furious----that staff is not God! Poor Jenn.....what a job to have. If you get in here to read Jenn, know we love you, miss you and are with you----you have a decided purple aura about you. I am going to go clean out a couple of drawers.....of drawers!! I finally broke down and bought new panties today!!! LOL BBL~ Kat

Yep, Tummy Tuck, here I come!!! I am on the schedule for May 20th---less than 2 weeks now. I am so excited it is truly hard to believe. The plan as it stands now, is for a Full Tummy Tuck, with mons lift, and minimal lipo. I am getting close to goal weight, and as we have followed through with appointments, I have continued to drop additional pounds, but my belly measurement does not change. He said he plans to do some muscle repair, as we know I have a torn muscle (mean a$$ ex husband) and also stretched muscles from pregnancies. I have BCBS of TX, and they approved it as a medical necessity. I have documentation of the muscle tear, as well as several skin breaks -- it literally just tears from the weight of itself---so nasty!!! I also had documentation of rashes under the pannus. I have had it for years, and hated it with a passion, I am so blown away to think soon it will be gone!!!! Thank you Steph, and Julie, and everyone who has been there lately sharing all your steps with me---I look forward to sharing mine with those following me. I will post pics after it is done....I cannot imagine I am saying that I will show this monstrosity!!! I am going on a mini vacation, to meet up with my fellow Shrinking Violet bandsters from the 16th to the 19th of May, come home the night of the 19th, and have surgery the morning of the 20th! I figured it would keep my mind occupied!!! I have no children at home, and no job to get back to, so when I clean before leaving on my trip, my DH will keep it that way....he is much neater than I am!!! Will update as I see the surgeon the last times before the big day!! Let the FUN begin!!! Kat

I still have not taken a single after shot! I want to do them in the morning, when my swelling is less---but the only one around besides me in the morning is a 3 year old granddaughter!!! I am also still oozing a little on the bottom of the incision. Although I made an amazing discovery! When it first began with the fat necrosis and the leakage, my PS told me to use an ointment on it, like Triple Antibiotic ointment or first aid cream---to help keep the gauze from sticking as much as anything he said. So I bought the Triple Antibiotic ointment, a double pack at Walmart, and used it as directed by the Dr. changing my bandages 3 X a day. Well the other day I was running out, and come across a tube of Neosporin, so I tossed it in the box full of my supplies, and when I used it---things began healing MUCH better! I have several drug allergies, including many antibiotics, so now I am wondering, if I have been making it worse as opposed to better. I am going to go buy more Neosporin and see if it continues to improve!! Can you imagine!? I have been fighting with it for 3 weeks! Anyway, DH is off starting tomorrow for 4 days, I promise to get him to take a few pics....swollen or not! I also figured out the binder at night, is causing my reflux to be horrible---so am wearing less tight compression at night, which is making my swelling increase, but the PS said it was preferable. Other than that, I am back to my normal life, go, go, go!!! Today I plan to mow the lawn! Thanks for checking in--I appreciate it bunches! Kat

Awwwww Becky--------sorry you are feeling miserable right now! I think everyone hits the wall at some point. Nighttime is hard, you get so tired, and cannot find a comfy way to sleep, and when you do, something inevitably wakes you--mine was DH snoring! The man needs a CPAP------but is not ready to face that! I only had the one incision, and I remember wanting to flop around the bed like a fish out of water and whine! I just wanna sleep! I am now able to roll over without issue, and am back to being able to sleep mostly on my stomach. I remember I think it was Julie that had such issues with the thigh incision. Mine look worse now that the TT was done, they show!! BUT....thinking I will just wear boy shorts when swimming! Whine away! Everyone is entitled to whine some when they don't feel great. When my kids were sick, and they got to the whiny stage, I knew they were getting better!!! So that must mean you are too!!! (((hugs))) Kat

Denise, your DD and Dimitri will be in my prayers, and have been added to the Azted First United Methodist Church's prayer chain. My Kinsey was a preemie....I know the fear, and the worries you are facing. They do miracles! I mentioned awhile back a little girl I took care of for many years is heading into her Senior year of high school, and just received a soccer scholarship---and she was 1 pound and 7 ounces at birth!!! She was one of the original babies they tested the surfactant in her lungs. She has no known problems from her low birth weight! She did have some issues with the roof of her mouth not stretching out as she grew, since she was being tube fed, but as soon as they got her sucking----it fixed itself---and she is a beauty!!! Keep the faith, and we will keep praying!!! As for the FUPA thing------yep I had it too! My PS lipo'd the pubic mound, and did tighten and lift the skin. He said that is not always possible without pre treatment of laser hair removal. There is no muscle in the pubic mound so once it gets fatty it stays that way---areas reduce better if there is a fit muscle beneath them to help burn fat. Following my chemo, not lots of hair grew back, so it made it simple for him to remove some excess skin, following the lipo and lift the mons as he did the TT. He said he seldom does a TT without at least trying to address the mons---or results will be as you say----strange looking. As for the fatty upper torso----bandsters will have more issue with that than others, because lipo has to be carefully done around the port and tubing. I can feel all my ribs, but my left side is either going to be fuller or is still much more swollen than the right. The left is where the muscle repair was though. I don't think my Dr. billed my insurance any differently for the mons lift to be honest....as I too doubt that would have been covered. Not to get into the TMI category----but the lift is AMAZING!!!! Suffice it to say WOW!!! Haydee, I know we discussed the situation with Juan in the car---but did you say he would or would not do counceling? And I was wondering how his Mom is taking this. Are you still working with her through it all at the event place? Pamela---fingers crossed for the IRB.......we will send not just you PURPLE POWER but them as well so they know what to do!!! Enjoy your friends!!! I am still very close friends with my oldest childhood friend Sharon. We have been friends since 3rd grade!!! She has moved to Texas--outside Dallas, so we don't see a lot of one another. She is totally all about her DH's family. She doesn't even see much of her folks, or her friends. Disappointing---but it is what it is! Tracy, the new pics are great, you look wonderful! I am like your sister, I hate tight things! TracyK, what are you and Macy going to do today while you "recover"? Michelle----let the fun begin, summer has struck!!! Terry---so are any of your beads going to be compatible??? LOL! Jane---how ya feeling? Emotionally? Physically? Today, I wanted to mow, but something was going on last night, and seems to still be...from about 4 this morning, we had cops looking in yards with spotlights---I know it was happening, because Rick got called out, so I was home alone!!! They are still cruising the alley---so Kinsey and I are staying in, until we head to town, we are meeting my folks for lunch. Will check in with you girls later!!! Kat

OMG Juli-------ornage juice snorted out the nose is not pleasant!! Not to mention now my keyboard and screen are gonna be sticky!!!! You crack me up!!!!! Kat

Good Grief! You were just banded yesterday and you are already half way to goal?? Amazing! I did not do that well pre op!!! To say the least!!! LOL Maybe your friend being there will be a help to you as you recover---though since you are up and posting, it seems you are doing well!!! Keep up the good work! Kat

I had a cold last Spring (over spring break of course!!) and blocked up with mucous---and the thing that helped me, was HOT tea---the heat softened things up enough to allow them to move. I was in a panic, thought I was going to have to be unfilled---when my fill Dr.'s receptionist recommended something HOT. Then one of the Dr.'s from Fill Centers USA recommended the same thing. Saved me! If your Dr. has no issue with carbonation, I can see how it might make a difference too. I could have worn a normal girdle, and not come anywhere near any of my incisions from banding!!! Mine are all quite high--several inches above my belly button, I even had one almost between my breasts!!! Maybe the location of incisions is a question those heading to surgery need to ask! It amazes me how different each Dr. is! Kat

Tracy--when I had my TT done--I could grab skin and stretch it probably 7 inches out! But under than skin was what felt like still a good 3 inches of fat---ends up it is enlarged fat cells holding fluid due to an abnormal lymphatic drainage when you have all the excess belly weight. I can tell you that yes it can be removed. He removed a total of 12 pounds, between the part removed and the lipo. Suzanne--no my port scar did not become my belly button. My port scar is still several inches above my belly button, and so is my port itself----it was not moved, as the surgeon felt it was so deeply set and secure it would be detrimental to move it, since where it was still does not interfere with my waist band nor my bra band---it still falls between the 2. Keep in mind I am 5'9" so I have lots of space. My surgeon began at one hip, cut down at an angle following the bend of my leg---not cutting in the bend, but following that angle. All the way down to the pubic bone. Then the incision is very low and goes all the way across to the other edge of the pubic bone, then angles back up to the other hip bone. When that incision was made, he went from the center straight up and "released" my belly button. Then he cut across to connect to the edge of the incision at the hip. Leaving 2 large kind of triangular pieces of skin and fat being removed. When it was all removed, then he went in, and re-attached the abdominal muscle on the left side, and tried to repair the damage done there so long ago. Then he went to the center of the same muscle, and did a lace type of stitch down the middle, so he could just snug it up tightly in the middle. It could not be made as tight as he likes due to the same muscle being stitched on the left side, he did not want to stress either set of stitches. So now the muscle part was done. Then he checked out my port and tubing, and began the lipo---he actually did very little lipo. I did not have any love handles left, or saddlebag type of weight to remove. He did not lipo my back at all. Then he took the top of the open incision, and pulled it down to meet the lower part---got it sculpted how he wanted, and decided where my belly button should be----then he made a small incision, and pulled my belly button through, and stitched it under the skin---I have a circular scar, right at the edge of the belly button---it healed without issue. I did lose my hysterectomy scar. The angled scars blend with the bodies contours already. The one low across the pubic bone would normally be just below the hairline. I made a discovery---I might not have a true infection. He told me to use a triple antibiotic ointment or something like that on it, as well as using my antibiotics. I have been---faithfully 3 times a day as instructed. Well, I was almost out of the last tube I bought, so I looked in the medicine cabinet and found some Neosporin---and figured I would use it, then when I got to Walmart, I'd buy more of the other. Within 2 days the drainage has almost quit. I have lots of allergies to different antibiotics, so I am beginning to wonder if I might have had a reaction to the ointment I was using on it!!! Can you imagine if that was it??!! I still swell a lot at night. But I am back to doing most everything, and feel great. Would do it again in a heartbeat!! Doctoring up pics is really not going to do much good, I understand they want some documentation from several visits with problems. There are several ways to get a rash-----but the rash is not pleasant----and I never forced one----not something I would care to purposely do, but then again it would save some serious cash!!! Kat

Jessica I have heard that rosacia can be had on the back, the chest, & the shoulders, even the butt cheeks as well as the face. Maybe you could check with your PCP. I have a friend with it on her face, and she takes a simple antibiotic for outbreaks, then has something she takes every once in awhile to keep it clear and the redness down. She had had occasional redness, and outbreaks for years, but when she began working out, it hit hard. She said she told the Dr. the acne was as bad as when she was in High School, he told her it was not really acne, and she probably had the same issue then because was exercising in PE, and something about the release of some chemical or hormone causes it to flare with activity IF that is the form you have. Guess it gave her away that it had been 20+ years since she had done any serious exercise!!! I am not poking fun at her I was right there by her side doing nothing!!!! Might be worth asking about Kat

That was my thought Laura----maybe it isn't us she DOESN'T love anymore, maybe it is someone new she DOES!! Hope so---I mean I hope it is good things keeping her hooked up! Went to lunch with my friend---she is heartbroke, she just lost another good friend, and recently found out her DD is not just using meth--but shooting it. She is a total basket case, as I would be as well. I had no idea what to even say, so I mostly just listened, and let her know I cared about both of them. Tried doing some mowing on the lawn---but it was still too hot out there. Dinner is cooking, so I am going to go play some games while it finishes!!! Kat

One thing about that BII is even after 26 years----when it begins to work, everything feels new again, and that in and of itself is incentive! My DH and I have many years behind us too----but this has revitalised us in many ways! Not just sexually--although that is great too---but I actually feel like going and doing things, and the more I do, the more I want to do. I am not hiding from life any more, and he benefits from that as well as I do----therefore the marriage benefits. Finding yourself able to do all the things you used to when you were young and falling in love, after years of obesity, is a very similar feeling----even better, because the fear of the unknown is gone. It took years, and a lot of work, but it was worth it all.....I am liking discovering the new me....and the new us! When you find the right combo for you and your band....you'll see, those 26 years will fade into newness again! Kat

No Pat NO!! It will just give him something else to want!!! He is rebuilding mine....it is a Heritage Softail, with a Springer front end....ice blue, I love it.....but....well, just but........not too sure! LOL The bike he is chopping is a CB750 Honda---late 70's model.....think Peter Fonda!!! I don't mean to write novels for y'all!!! Promise! As for busy, it seems so some times, other times, my life seems slow and boring. But right now it is busy, I am off to the post office, and them coming home to mow the lawn--will the fun never end????? Kat