10/24/2009 Bash on the Boat (I'm with B.O.B.) Thread #21!

[Karen Mouse]

Hiya everybody

No chocolate eggs for me today.

Had an apple for brekkie, did a 45 minute walk, then a salad for lunch


I was a bit norty last night - had 1/2 bottle of wine and a fried starter, but I'm trying

 

[B9erSteve]

"Happy Easter Everyone"

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Dittos!

 

[Karen Mouse]

Has anyone been to a re-union? eg school or works etc?

I've been invited to a re-union where I used to work many years ago. I cant decide if I want to go or not

I was thin and young back then, I dont want to walk in and people not recognise me or think "geez, she turned out to be a real porker"

I know it sounds awfully vain, but..........

I'm 30+ pounds heavier than when I worked there, and 20 years older...I'm sure most of the others have aged also, but I'm not happy with myself at the moment... my hair is a mess because I'm trying to grow it and I'm fat

Theres several people I'd like to see who I know are going, but theres one person I do NOT want to associate with (for very good reasons which I wont go into).

Advice? opinions?

Should I or shouldn't I?

Its really local so the cost isnt an issue. I just dont know if I'm brave (or stupid) enough. Neil cant make it because he's at cub camp with Ellis that weekend, so I'd be on my own in the house all evening if I didnt go, so its not like I have anything else planned for that weekend.

 

[Scouter]

Hiya everybody

No chocolate eggs for me today.

Had an apple for brekkie, did a 45 minute walk, then a salad for lunch


I was a bit norty last night - had 1/2 bottle of wine and a fried starter, but I'm trying

But wine is good for you Karen!
So is chocolate too.....

just I think the amounts they say are healthy are a bit much less than I usually have

 

[B9erSteve]

At lunch today I was telling Suz about the eggs my dad hand painted himself when Chuck and I got married. These are real egg shells. He poked holes in the top and bottom and blew out the contents without breaking any of the shells. Then he would paint them. Here are mine:

Both of our kids also have their own too. Too bad my dad didn't pass his talents onto his daughter. I couldn't draw a straight line even if I had a ruler!

All I can say is WOW. Oh and, that's a great idea for next easter!

 

[B9erSteve]

Has anyone been to a re-union? eg school or works etc?

I've been invited to a re-union where I used to work many years ago. I cant decide if I want to go or not

I was thin and young back then, I dont want to walk in and people not recognise me or think "geez, she turned out to be a real porker"

I know it sounds awfully vain, but..........

I'm 30+ pounds heavier than when I worked there, and 20 years older...I'm sure most of the others have aged also, but I'm not happy with myself at the moment... my hair is a mess because I'm trying to grow it and I'm fat

Theres several people I'd like to see who I know are going, but theres one person I do NOT want to associate with (for very good reasons which I wont go into).

Advice? opinions?

Should I or shouldn't I?

Its really local so the cost isnt an issue. I just dont know if I'm brave (or stupid) enough. Neil cant make it because he's at cub camp with Ellis that weekend, so I'd be on my own in the house all evening if I didnt go, so its not like I have anything else planned for that weekend.

I've always avoided mine. But then again my HS days were nothing to me. I wouldn't relive that for anything in the world. Now college, I think I could do college over and over again.

 

[Scouter]

Has anyone been to a re-union? eg school or works etc?

I've been invited to a re-union where I used to work many years ago. I cant decide if I want to go or not

I was thin and young back then, I dont want to walk in and people not recognise me or think "geez, she turned out to be a real porker"

I know it sounds awfully vain, but..........

I'm 30+ pounds heavier than when I worked there, and 20 years older...I'm sure most of the others have aged also, but I'm not happy with myself at the moment... my hair is a mess because I'm trying to grow it and I'm fat

Theres several people I'd like to see who I know are going, but theres one person I do NOT want to associate with (for very good reasons which I wont go into).

Advice? opinions?

Should I or shouldn't I?

Its really local so the cost isnt an issue. I just dont know if I'm brave (or stupid) enough. Neil cant make it because he's at cub camp with Ellis that weekend, so I'd be on my own in the house all evening if I didnt go, so its not like I have anything else planned for that weekend.

Good question!
I'd be 50/50 myself.
But if there are people you'd really like to see you should go and then can you just try to avoid the other person?
Or at worst case scenario just smile say hello then walk away?
I wouldn't worry about the looks/weight, I'm sure it's happened to most of them also.
And I've seen you many times and I think you look great!

 

[Karen Mouse]

Good question!
I'd be 50/50 myself.
But if there are people you'd really like to see you should go and then can you just try to avoid the other person?
Or at worst case scenario just smile say hello then walk away?
I wouldn't worry about the looks/weight, I'm sure it's happened to most of them also.
And I've seen you many times and I think you look great!

Thanks for the advice Rose. I've texted another old friend to see if she's going. Maybe if she is going, I can go with her. I have a month til the event, so I have time to decide (and maybe even lose a few pounds!)

 

[tikimimi]

Has anyone been to a re-union? eg school or works etc?

I've been invited to a re-union where I used to work many years ago. I cant decide if I want to go or not

I was thin and young back then, I dont want to walk in and people not recognise me or think "geez, she turned out to be a real porker"

I know it sounds awfully vain, but..........

I'm 30+ pounds heavier than when I worked there, and 20 years older...I'm sure most of the others have aged also, but I'm not happy with myself at the moment... my hair is a mess because I'm trying to grow it and I'm fat

Theres several people I'd like to see who I know are going, but theres one person I do NOT want to associate with (for very good reasons which I wont go into).

Advice? opinions?

Should I or shouldn't I?

Its really local so the cost isnt an issue. I just dont know if I'm brave (or stupid) enough. Neil cant make it because he's at cub camp with Ellis that weekend, so I'd be on my own in the house all evening if I didnt go, so its not like I have anything else planned for that weekend.

I've been to high school reunions, college reunions, church reunions, etc.. the good thing is you can always leave if you aren't comfortable, having a good time, etc... I was sorely disappointed at my high school reunions - just amazing how shallow some people stay. I have enjoyed college but also not. Church reunions were good. It's so simple to just leave. You're gorgeous - nobody from 20 years ago isn't going to show age, but you will WOW them if you go!

 

[Karen Mouse]

I've been to high school reunions, college reunions, church reunions, etc.. the good thing is you can always leave if you aren't comfortable, having a good time, etc...

It is only about 5 minutes from my house so you're right, I could leave easily if I felt uncomfortable being around this person.

Maybe I will go.

I have contacted the person organising and told them I'm not sure whether I can make it yet, I figured that would give me a couple of weeks to see how I feel.

Thank you for your advice..I would normally avoid these sort of events, but I did have a lot of fun with most of this group of people years ago, maybe I should be brave and go for an hour or so.

 

[Walt & Di]

I feel like watching The Lion King tonight. I need a Disney fix of some sort. I'd go back and watch our video of the 07 cruise but they are just horrible! I think Chuck fll asleep with the camera running a few times.

I had a Disney fix yesterday. Kristen, Asiah and I went to Disney on Ice. It was great. We had fantastic seats. Kristen worked for a guy last Thursday night so He gave her the tickets. Elijah said I would enjoy it better than him so He gave me his ticket. He was probably right. No Pluto his favorite character. He went bowling with Erika and Tiffany. He had a great time. After everyone was finished we ended up back at my house. They played basketball and soccer out in the front yard while Walt and I made supper. Walt made a rib roast and mashed potatoes and I made a salad, corn, lima beans and peas. Kristen brought over some flaky rolls and Erika made a corn dip. Yummy!!!!! After we cleaned up they played more ball. Once it got dark they came in and we had a bowling tournament. It was fun. Elijah won with 237 his top score. I came in second. (227) Then we played Think fast a disney game for Wi. It was okay. They left around midnite and I went to bed. Now they are over their dad's house for lunch. Erika and Tiffany will leave to go back to Dallas in a few hours. She left her dog at Kristen's (my other dd) here for awhile.
Erika has a few trips planned for the next couple months so Kris said to leave her dog here so she would not have to go to the kennel. Now I will have two dogs to walk again. Diane

 

[Verandah Man]

Getting my Disney fix right now. Mary Poppins is on ABC Family at the moment.....

 

[GOS]

Quick drive by posting this afternoon. Weather has been horendous this weekend.

Welcome to the UK Rachel.

Good job on the weight loss Becky...no cheesecake for you then!

Good job on the fitness Karen. Gotta start doing some now, now the IL have left. Lost of choc about this weekend and I can't resist.

Nancy - love the eggs.

Cass - the dogs look a lot more comfortable with the hair cuts.

For anything I've missed...sorry. But, back now.

 

[GOS]

Brenda - good to see you back. Nothing important yet on the repo cruise thread.

Nancy - hated Carnival. Let you know what RCCL was like after this May. Princes was lovely.

 

[Walt & Di]

At lunch today I was telling Suz about the eggs my dad hand painted himself when Chuck and I got married. These are real egg shells. He poked holes in the top and bottom and blew out the contents without breaking any of the shells. Then he would paint them. Here are mine:

Both of our kids also have their own too. Too bad my dad didn't pass his talents onto his daughter. I couldn't draw a straight line even if I had a ruler!

Wow gorgeous eggs Nancy. What a great treasure. Diane

 

[Walt & Di]

Here's Cabo out for the night with his Buddy.

That toy had 4 squeekers in it at one time. He ripped it apart trying to find out where the noise was coming from. I thought he found them all so I stitched it back up. There was one more left in his head but it didn't squeek as well. Now everytime the dog finds the squeeker, either Chuck or I will yell out "OUCH"! Cabo will stop immediately and lay down with the toy instead. Sucker.

My grandkids dog Bubbah rips apart all dog toys. He gets all the squeakers out. He has one he ripped apart that is in really sad shape. Adri my dd's dog does not chew his toys. He carries them around and plays with them. Isn't that funny how dogs are so different. I guess just like kids. Diane

 

[Walt & Di]

Has anyone been to a re-union? eg school or works etc?

I've been invited to a re-union where I used to work many years ago. I cant decide if I want to go or not

I was thin and young back then, I dont want to walk in and people not recognise me or think "geez, she turned out to be a real porker"

I know it sounds awfully vain, but..........

I'm 30+ pounds heavier than when I worked there, and 20 years older...I'm sure most of the others have aged also, but I'm not happy with myself at the moment... my hair is a mess because I'm trying to grow it and I'm fat

Theres several people I'd like to see who I know are going, but theres one person I do NOT want to associate with (for very good reasons which I wont go into).

Advice? opinions?

Should I or shouldn't I?

Its really local so the cost isnt an issue. I just dont know if I'm brave (or stupid) enough. Neil cant make it because he's at cub camp with Ellis that weekend, so I'd be on my own in the house all evening if I didnt go, so its not like I have anything else planned for that weekend.

I think you should go. It sounds like you really want to go and Neil and Ellis will be gone anyways. Diane

 

[medicalman]

Hey Karen - dont be so hard on yourself, everyone will be older and different from back then.
I went to a school reunion just after giving birth to Olivia, i did fell uncomfortable with my weight as i had put on 3 stone with Olivia and was always skinny at school.
Anyway everybody had changed in different ways, fat, thin, bald etc. I had such a good time though. Its the person within they are interested in.
Just go for a little while and see how you feel.
There my lecture over for today.

Has anyone been to a re-union? eg school or works etc?

I've been invited to a re-union where I used to work many years ago. I cant decide if I want to go or not

I was thin and young back then, I dont want to walk in and people not recognise me or think "geez, she turned out to be a real porker"

I know it sounds awfully vain, but..........

I'm 30+ pounds heavier than when I worked there, and 20 years older...I'm sure most of the others have aged also, but I'm not happy with myself at the moment... my hair is a mess because I'm trying to grow it and I'm fat

Theres several people I'd like to see who I know are going, but theres one person I do NOT want to associate with (for very good reasons which I wont go into).

Advice? opinions?

Should I or shouldn't I?

Its really local so the cost isnt an issue. I just dont know if I'm brave (or stupid) enough. Neil cant make it because he's at cub camp with Ellis that weekend, so I'd be on my own in the house all evening if I didnt go, so its not like I have anything else planned for that weekend.

 

[Karen Mouse]

I think you should go. It sounds like you really want to go and Neil and Ellis will be gone anyways. Diane

Hey Karen - dont be so hard on yourself, everyone will be older and different from back then.
I went to a school reunion just after giving birth to Olivia, i did fell uncomfortable with my weight as i had put on 3 stone with Olivia and was always skinny at school.
Anyway everybody had changed in different ways, fat, thin, bald etc. I had such a good time though. Its the person within they are interested in.
Just go for a little while and see how you feel.
There my lecture over for today.

Thanks ladies

I have been sent the facebook link and quite a few have posted their photos - you're right Cath! - bald, fat, thin, although I do believe that one of the girls has had some seriously large implants by the look of her photos!

 

[danandnan]

I'll let you know



I know! - I couldnt believe it when I started looking at the price. As I said, there have been several newer models released since that came out, higher pixel etc.



14 lb to a stone. Realistically I hope to lose a stone, Ideally it would be 3 stone...but that aint ever gonna happen

So that would be 42 lbs. I guess. Not unattainable.


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