Are we finished? Is it over?

[tapshoes 2]

My fellow VVs

As I expressed in the exercise thread, the VV's checking in with us on the forum seem to have become fewer and fewer in number. A few of you responded that you want us to keep the forum alive...and I'm all for that, but I would really like to see more topics of discussion, more threads, and more activity.

So, think of a thread, post a joke, talk about things band related or not....just come back, come back...

It's a sunny Friday, and I have a busy wekend - each of DH's daughters (and partner) is coming for a visit as his birthday is Monday. BUT as the two SD's are not talking with each other (and these are ADULTS?!?!), they are staggering visits. Silly. But as DH says, at least they are coming to visit...they have suggested going out to dinner (one Sat, one Sun)...but I suspect that will translate into going out but we pay. Oh well.

So, thats my weekend....

[ReadySteadyGo 8]

I'm going to clean this weekend. I have to go see this play thing my roommate is in, but other than that I am going to clean and maybe do some walking with my doggies.

I agree tapshoes. We need more stuff.

[Shinyhappymommy 2]

I'm throwing a baby shower tomorrow for dh's co-worker. I'm making the cake for it today. I'm a bit stressed about the design. I used to think I could make great cakes, but then the internet happened to me and I see so many beautiful cakes and realize mine aren't anything to get too excited about. Oh well. I'll just do the best I can.

We're just at the tail end of a blizzard. I think we got about 3-4 inches of snow. Hopefully all the roads will be driveable by tomorrow.

[tapshoes 2]

Hey Shiny - What kind of cake? What design? And remember, it is the taste that is really important - yes, the presentation counts, but truly, I think eating it is the main thing, isn't it???

As for the blizzard - please please please, keep that snow there. I am all wintered out!! No more, no more...I can't handle it!

[tapshoes 2]

I posted this in another thread, but thought it was SO much fun, my fellow VVs might enjoy it as well...

Why oh why did my morning commutes (when I used to spend an hour each direction on trains), never have this kind of fun?

At the train station in Liverpool , T-Mobile did this great commercial unknown to the daily commuters. They practiced for 8 weeks late night at the station. On January 15th, 2009, with hidden cameras and 400 dancers at 11:00 a.m. their plan was put into action.

[Shinyhappymommy 2]

It's a two tier baby shower (welcome baby, actually, she's about a month old) cake. I can do flowers pretty well, so that's most likely what I'll do. I do like to use a more tasty frosting instead of buttercream, but it doesn't decorate quite as well. It is cream cheese, cool whip and powdered sugar. Yummy.

The snow is done and the kids are enjoying a beautiful, yet cold day outside. So cute.

[Shinyhappymommy 2]

Thanks for that link, what a fun video and experience.

[Lori_K 0]

I think as the weather warms up and Spring/Summer approaches, the forum will slow down a bit. But we never have to say it's over! I've been supporting my sister through the process of getting ready for baratric surgery, she is so excited and I'm excited for her! It all reminds me of what I've went through, and how far I've come in a year. She wants the RNY though, but she'll have the same surgeon as I. I am also looking forward to doing some volunteer work at a local shelter, The same shelter I adopted my dog from. It's something I've been wanting to do. So just keeping busy here.

SHM, I'd *really* love to see a picture of the cake you are making! I love looking at the creations people can make with cakes, it's so artistic. Me, I'm lucky if I can spread frosting evenly on a cake. :crying:

Not sure what threads to start seems like we've covered most topics, but it doesn't hurt to start some again! I'll be going shopping this weekend for some new Spring/Summer clothes, I'm tired of the frumpy stuff I have. It's exciting, because I have NO IDEA what size I am. The last time I went shopping was last Fall (seriously). I have a son who's pre-teen, he's growing out of his clothes soooooo fast. He's 12 years old, and can stand and look me in the eye! They grow up so fast, it makes me a bit sad, lol. Anyway, he comes first within the clothes budget!

OK . . . enough rambling from me. I'll be around, and try and post some more. :biggrin: We are still family here!

[ReadySteadyGo 8]

I ADORE this.

I posted this in another thread, but thought it was SO much fun, my fellow VVs might enjoy it as well...

Why oh why did my morning commutes (when I used to spend an hour each direction on trains), never have this kind of fun?

At the train station in Liverpool , T-Mobile did this great commercial unknown to the daily commuters. They practiced for 8 weeks late night at the station. On January 15th, 2009, with hidden cameras and 400 dancers at 11:00 a.m. their plan was put into action.

[tapshoes 2]

I do like to use a more tasty frosting instead of buttercream, but it doesn't decorate quite as well. It is cream cheese, cool whip and powdered sugar. Yummy.

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One of the nicest baby shower cakes I've seen is done like childrens building blocks...three squares with different colored icing on the different sides, with big numbers or letters on different sides...some day there will be an occasion for me to make it! The icing sounds good - what's the proportion?

I think as the weather warms up and Spring/Summer approaches' date=' the forum will slow down a bit. But we never have to say it's over! I've been supporting my sister through the process of getting ready for baratric surgery, she is so excited and I'm excited for her! It all reminds me of what I've went through, and how far I've come in a year.

[b']I hope you are right Rhap. I really don't want us to 'break up'...but it may be a natural evolution. I promise that I will do all I can to keep us together, and if everyone makes that effort we will survive[/b]!

I am also looking forward to doing some volunteer work at a local shelter, The same shelter I adopted my dog from. It's something I've been wanting to do. So just keeping busy here.

Glad to hear about you volunteering....

SHM, I'd *really* love to see a picture of the cake you are making! I love looking at the creations people can make with cakes, it's so artistic.

Ditto!

I'll be going shopping this weekend for some new Spring/Summer clothes, I'm tired of the frumpy stuff I have. It's exciting, because I have NO IDEA what size I am. The last time I went shopping was last Fall (seriously).

Happy shopping! We can't have the VV's going around 'frumpy' - time to show off the new body with fitted nice clothes!

It is Saturday morning; must get my next cup of coffee and start in on the days activities...

Edited March 28, 2009 by tapshoes
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[TerriDoodle 6]

Hi! Ya'll don't know me from Adam...I was just perusing the "new posts" and this thread caught my eye.

My group, the Shrinking Violets (April 07) have been posting regularly for 2 years now! We even went on a trip together last year and have another one planned for this June! But I was just going to make a suggestion to you all. Instead of posting different threads/topics, just all post to one thread like an ongoing conversation! We've been doing that and I think we've got something like 25,000 posts in 2 years from about a dozen girls.

I think it's really important to keep in touch, especially as time marches on. The issues you face, and will face, never go away and it's nice to have a group of friends to rely on for understanding and motivation.

GOOD LUCK and STAY IN TOUCH!!!!!!!

Edited March 28, 2009 by TerriDoodle

[tapshoes 2]

Hi Terri - Actually, I know OF you - you were the creator of the best ever thread - "I really hate it when people post just to post".

I think your idea is a good one - and congratulations to your group for staying so close! That speaks volumes about all of you. let's see what my fellow VVs have to say. I don't really care if it is one active post or lots of smaller posts with activity - I just want to see my fellow VVs back in the fold.

[Shinyhappymommy 2]

Hi. Exhaustingly busy day, but it went very well. I'll post pictures of the cake later. It turned out pretty cute. I used the fluffy frosting between layers and a new icing for the outside. I think I'll continue using that one. It was a good one.

The fluffy icing is:

8 oz cream cheese

1.5 cups powdered sugar

1 t vanilla

beat together until creamy

add 12 oz cool whip

The outside icing was this recipe:

Extra Special Buttercream Icing Recipe : Recipezaar

I didn't have the butter flavor or the whipping cream so I used double the vanilla and fat free half and half. It turned out nice.

[Shinyhappymommy 2]

Here's the cake I made. It tasted much better than I had expected. The less-sweet, fluffy icing in the middle really helped it be moist and yummy. (Okay, sorry I shouldn't be posting food porn here.) This is just for the artistic value.

Also including a picture of my son's second birthday cake. That is Brobee, from Yo Gabba Gabba.

[ReadySteadyGo 8]

Shiny those cakes are purdy :thumbdown: