I hate it when people post just to post.....

[*slim* 2]

I can't describe what his food looks like. It looks like something you wouldn't even think about eating. It looks awful. He works. She controls the money (I haven't figured out how she did it). He gets $20 every two weeks to buy whatever he needs (gas, lunch, tobacco) then comes to work with this food that looks like it is about to grow green fur. It is awful.

[*slim* 2]

PJTP...

We should add that to the "You know you're a Bandster..." thread...

You know you're a Bandster when...you eat the same thing 4 days in a row because cooking a "normal" size portion means 4 days of leftovers!

:eek::wink::w00t:

I can't go past two days with left overs. I shudder at the thought.

[Brandy~ 2]

Holy crap... $20 every 2 weeks? I think thats the amount of change in my couch.

[heartfire 4]

Slim - I think you jinxed my coffee pot - last night it started hissing and spitting and spewing the coffee everywhere except into the pot. Guess a new one is needed ....

My mom used to run hot Water w/a little bleach thru hers on a monthly basis. Then run clean Water thru to rinse out the bleach. She'd have pots for years!

I. hate. snow. $:tt2::eek::mad2:#*&()%*&(#$*)($

Monday morning. I'm cranky and cold and wet.

I'm sorry. I'm a strange one and happen to like snow.

Good morning all! I'm just glad to be at work. Another round of layoffs has started and I just pray I'm not one of them.

I really, really hope you're not on the "list."

I hope the migrain is better. I think I need another small fill, but I am trying to tough it out. I am scared of being too tight. Right now, I can eat anything as long as I go slow.

It's better. Meds and a good night's sleep always helps. I'm hoping I'm not clustering tho. Takes a lot outta me. I'm "ghosting" one right now and hoping it doesn't go full-blown again.

I can def eat anything in quantity right now AND I don't have to go too slow. :wink: I'm going in on Thurs. afternoon. I gained 1.7 this last week after losing 3 the week before. :w00t: I hate the up and down stuff.

Good morning Bandsters! PJTP...

Had a lovely weekend (until Sunday - see below).

Glad to hear you had such a great weekend but I'm so sorry that it ended badly. Travel is no fun when it turns into a nightmare!

heartfire - how do you manage your Migraines? hope your feeling better

Thanks, last night's Migraine is gone but sometimes I cluster for a few days. I'll get one everyday and have to use more meds than I like. I'm "ghosting" one right now (where it's sorta there but not really) so I think I'm doomed. I take Maxalt. It's a melt-away tablet that you put on your tongue. They work really well for the most part. My triggers are environmental and hormonal. If the barometric pressure changes too drastically (like now) that also triggers them too. Weather's been nice but we're supposed to storm in the next day or 2.

Oh yeah what they brought me back.....Salt water taffy! I can feel the lbs already!

Mmmm, taffy! :cool2: Love that stuff!

Still no word on my possible BIG news.:frown: Hopefully soon.

I hope you get word soon too. Best wishes.

Hey everyone, just popping in to say "hi" before I take a little nap. I am still exhausted from all the flying yesterday.

Glad you're back! Hope all went well.

It's a nice sunny 74 here in Oregon today.

We're doing the same but are expecting a storm in the next day or 2, are you supposed to get that one too? I haven't been paying attention lately.

PJTP - Why am I bothered by this?

Because we do what we're supposed to do and it gets on our nerves when others don't, yet get the rewards for their laziness. I'm sorry. And I have no advice. :sad:

Exactly. That is why I try to look over this complete butthole that I work with. He has a terrible home life. I figure he takes out his frustrations at work because he is completely henpecked at home. He eats 4 day old food or just cans of Beans for lunch while his DW eats out. Go figure.

Sounds like he needs a new wife, or even better, a bachelor pad all his own! LOL!

I love multi-quote!!! LOL!

UGH! Gotta figure out lunch and go to the grocery store. Yuck! Normally not a problem but I have NO idea what to cook.

[Brandy~ 2]

Heartfire- I think we have a storm coming weds or thursday too... Not sure. But it's weird to warm up 40degrees in just a day. I will take it tho!

I am making Beef Wellington tonight. I am drooling!

Hmm I know it's not the recipe thread but FYI I am looking for a good recipe with Capers in it :eek:

[DivaStyleCoach 89]

I can't describe what his food looks like. It looks like something you wouldn't even think about eating. It looks awful. He works. She controls the money (I haven't figured out how she did it). He gets $20 every two weeks to buy whatever he needs (gas, lunch, tobacco) then comes to work with this food that looks like it is about to grow green fur. It is awful.

Sounds like an abusive relationship to me...I wonder if he is paying "penance" for something, or she's just that obnoxious?

Ya almost want to call a domestic violence hotline for the guy, but I'm afraid they wouldn't take it seriously...I almost feel for the guy, and I don't even know him! :eek:

I know my DH wouldn't take that for very long...but it's taken him a while to get that way. Let's just say the ex-bi*ch did a real head job on him, and I had to do some repair work to his self-esteem. No one should be treated that way...

[*slim* 2]

Sounds like an abusive relationship to me...I wonder if he is paying "penance" for something, or she's just that obnoxious?

Ya almost want to call a domestic violence hotline for the guy, but I'm afraid they wouldn't take it seriously...I almost feel for the guy, and I don't even know him! :eek:

I know my DH wouldn't take that for very long...but it's taken him a while to get that way. Let's just say the ex-bi*ch did a real head job on him, and I had to do some repair work to his self-esteem. No one should be treated that way...

It gets worse. She is a house wife, but he does the cooking and cleaning. He has to call her for permission to change his off days at work. It is a very strange relationship. I don't know if he is paying penance for something, but at this rate, I would think he has paid in full.

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[luluc 6]

Heartfire- I think we have a storm coming weds or thursday too... Not sure. But it's weird to warm up 40degrees in just a day. I will take it though.

I am making Beef Wellington tonight. I am drooling!

Hmm I know it's not the recipe thread but FYI I am looking for a good recipe with Capers in it :eek:

i'm addicted to food porn (food network) & have been playing around w/recipes for wks now.....lived w/a chef for a while in france & did a few cooking classes.

DH is the best guinne pig - loves trying what i make & likes the same food not made / over - over again..:w00t:

btw - heartfire, you have the multi quoting down!!!

It gets worse. She is a house wife, but he does the cooking and cleaning. He has to call her for permission to change his off days at work. It is a very strange relationship. I don't know if he is paying penance for something, but at this rate, I would think he has paid in full.

wow - she's got him by the short ones. that's very sad. visions of green fur food is the BEST for head hunger:)

[*slim* 2]

visions of green fur food is the BEST for head hunger:)

It is. That is probably why I avoid eating lunch with him and another co-worker. I want to enjoy my lunch and can't do that watching him eat that food.

[MacMadame 81]

Ummm, those are NOT presents!!

Well, they can be if you both agree. But you have to agree.

For the taking pictures, I have two collages on my OH profile page of my month-by-month pictures. It's interesting that the months with the bigger weight loss don't have the most dramatic difference in the pictures. That's because I wasn't exercising then like I am now.

Default Login

(I don't know why the link is called Default Login and not "Before and After Pictures". :eek:

[*slim* 2]

Mac-congrats on reaching goal! I couldn't see the pictures, but I know that you are looking great!

[BethFromVA 5]

Thanks, Slim...DD really is a wonderful kid - no one's perfect, and we've had our moments, but I am torn between wanting the best for her (getting out and spreading her wings) and not wanting to lose my friend! I know I'll be a teary mess when she leaves...it'll be hard not to make HER cry...we are both puddles at times.

Aw, Eb, I know we're not the same as having DD, but you have us as your friends here...

[BethFromVA 5]

Beth - we use bottled not tap Water so theoretically that shouldn't be the problem, but it is worth a try

Yeah, I dunno... I think they still put stuff in the water that can gunk it up. If you don't want to spend the money for a new machine, it's worth a Saturday or Sunday working a couple pots of the stuff through it to see how it works.

[BethFromVA 5]

Thinking about another timeshare in the Richmond, VA area where DD will be in school - then I can go visit her every year if I want, plus I have "roots" in that area...so it would be nice to have a 'home base' to do genealogical research from...

Omg, DO!!! And you do genealogy too?? So do I -- or, well, I DID before I moved here and started working...

[BethFromVA 5]

PJTP -

Why am I bothered by this? Princess is back at work today after her leave...arrived at 11am. Think she'll actually work her 8 hours today? Um, no.

You know, while she was preggers it was one thing: doc visits, morning sickness and dragging because you're bloated and tired - I GET it. I've been there. Last 2 months of pregnancy she was lucky to get in by 10 each morning and leave right after 4:30 (the boss leaves at 4, how convenient.)

I know what time she leaves because I carpool w/DH who works ungodly hours and will be here an extra hour usually each day.

But, she's the golden child here and can get away with that, even though I back her up and see all the mistakes she makes.

So why? Why am I so bothered by this, and how do I let it go? She's fun! She's really cool, and she's the kind of person you can hang out with at lunch and have a great time with.

But, damn it! Work your full 8 like I do!

Help! I need a mantra to get over the jealous/anger/indignant and self righteousness that I feel.

My job had a golden-haired child too. Thing was, she's a flaming gila-monster bitch, so I left. Decided life is too short to put up with idiots who have a sense of entitlement.

A mantra? "I think you're great, but do your eight!"