DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN! Part 4

[S.Poppins]

Shannon, glad to hear the date went so well. You now we will need a picture if more dates occur.


Thanks for the mattress selections. We looked at Stearns and Foster - I liked the ones I saw. Brian and I both sleep hot - so the Tempurpedic makes me nervous. I like the Simmons and Spring Air Back Supporter.
I have a feeling that Sleep number and Comfort Select may be out of our price range. I am upgrading to a King mattress which means a whole new bedroom set for me! I am so excited!

 

[pigget74]

ok so I'm totally not that mean...I can't wait to spill the dirt on my date.

He was a little late. He hadn't been to this theater before so we got lost, but no biggie, I picked up the tix for the next show and waited for him. He looked very nice...jeans and a polo, very clean shaven (which is not how he is everyday....he gets 5 o'clock shadow at 9am). We headed into the theater and as we were sitting he tells me I look very nice. (Just for reference, I went with what I know. My black bermudas, a white embroidered fitted tee, black sandals and denim jacket if I was cold.)

We chatted before the movie started a little. Then about midway through the movie, I was shivering I was so cold. So I put on my jacket and said "I'm freezing" which was his cue to put his arm around me for the 2nd half of the movie.

(Sidenote: The movie was definitely good. I was disappointed with the ending compared to the ending in the book. But all in all it was good.)

Anyway, after the movie, he says "thank you" and I asked for what, and he said for asking him to the movie. And then......

He kissed me! (I know girls aren't supposed to kiss on the first date but I just couldn't resist)

So then we headed off in search of food. We ended up at Legal Seafood. He ordered for me (I picked it out though). I'm so not used to guys with manners. We talked and had some good conversation. Then we had coffee and split dessert. He even held my hands a couple times during dinner.

Then we just wandered around and talked and talked and talked. And maybe kissed a little more. And talked and before I knew it, it was 8:00! So he walked me to my car and we said our good-byes. He definitely brought up the idea of us doing it again, but we'll see. The ball is in his court now. I really hope he wants to though.

But overall, it was fabulous. I couldn't ask for a better first date. Thanks so much for offering your opinions and suggestions too!

That is awesome!!!! Let us know when the next one is. Also good luck at the dentist.

 

[dance2874]

Oh...and tomorrow morning I'm heading to the Dentist It's my consult appt to see what the issue is with my teeth hurting off and on.

Please send loads of pixie dust that I get through it ok and that I don't need as much scary work as I think I do.

Thanks Peeps!

For the dentist! Just go to a happy place in your mind, which shouldnt be too hard after your night tonight

 

[denecarter]

Yep,Dene,I have my priorities just right.

Lands End online and Talbots online are having their annual mega online sales. Great deals and a wide variety of sizes (shorts and talls too!). Dress Barn is great too -- you have to be a bit selective as some of the stuff is really old lady, but they've also gotten some really cute stuff in the past couple of years.

Thanks!

Maurice's is a mall store. I actually shopped there occasionally before they started offering those sizes because they had shirts in XXL & sometimes skirts or dresses too. I think they've always carried up to 16's or 18's, but now there is more selection and more sizes. I went there today to look for those dressy capris, and I found a really cute pair of dressy capris and a button up shirt in a 16! That's the first 16 anything I've had on in ages! I also tried on a really cute skirt, but didn't get it yet. It was an 18, and I think I would be able to wear a 16 before TOO much longer in that skirt, but I don't know that they will still have it at that point. Our store is small, and they didn't have all the items in my sizes. I may go ahead and get the skirt soon - just not sure yet. I'll have to post a pic from the wedding so you all can see the new outfit. I think it's gonna be cute with my new Steve Madden shoes!!!

Woooooo Hoooooty!

So that was it...I won't bore you with the details.

ok so I'm totally not that mean...I can't wait to spill the dirt on my date.

But overall, it was fabulous. I couldn't ask for a better first date.

Wooooooo Hooooooty, girl! Sounds like a great guy!

Dene, what a great problem to have. I will be honest... I am super cheap and have been getting a lot of my "transition" clothing at Target and Walmart. Walmart has a good selection of 16-18 dress pants and they are usually $20 and under. Ross and TJMaxx are also good ideas, as well as Eddie Bauer (esp outlet, they have great sales!).

I started out this weight loss effort at a 16-18 and I found it a difficult size. You are sort of too small for the Lane Bryant/Women section, but not quite small enough for the Misses section.

The day I hit the Misses section you will all hear a Wooo Hoooty the likes of which has never been heard before!

Dene,I agree with Hockeykat about Walmart.Also do you have a Khols?They have good sales.

There are Kohls in Fort Worth, I believe. I'm going to have to start getting the FW paper to check for sales ads for all these places as well as checking their websites (if they have them).

As far as Walmart... I can't really pinpoint why, but I HATE going to Walmart... have for years. But if it will save me some money, I can make the sacrifice.

Please send loads of pixie dust that I get through it ok and that I don't need as much scary work as I think I do.

 

[eeyore45]

Prayers and

To all !

I dropped dd (10) off at her camp. Her first sleep over camp. 7 days. Alone. in a state she's never even been to... what was I thinkin!!

I know she'll be fine, and have a fabulous time. I know its harder on me overall than it is on her... 'cept for the first two days... those first days are hard!!

Instead of sending snail mail, I can email her and she'll get email!! Times are a changin...

Is it Saturday yet??

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

Wow... you are right- you did great with WW. Do you do the at home program or do you go into the center? In high school I did the at home winning points with my mom but I don't think I have the will power to do it now. lol. Does that make sense? I would own more responsibility for it if I actually had to go in somewhere. I think maybe come my first fall paycheck I will just go into the center and talk to them. It sounds like it would be a good step for me to realize how to control how much I eat instead of cutting things out cold turkey. I would be much better learning that way.

Oh yeah, I know all about not having will power. Why do you think I need WW in the first place! I do it on my own at home. We have a Weight Watchers at Work program where I work, but I personally feel awkward discussing my weight struggles with people that I see 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. I do have a few friends there who have had success with WW that I can consult with if needed. And my wife started on the program as well the start of this year, and she talks to people at her work who do it as well. So we get a lot of helpful advice from a lot of sources. But you are right, if you don't have that kind of support system in place, then definitely check out a meeting. I like it because I can eat whatever I want, as long as it falls within my points range. And you will get a "flex points" allowance that you can use however, and whenever you like. I usually splurge one night a week with a big dinner out, or a steak dinner at home so I don't feel like I am depriving myself. And like you said, it helps you learn portion control and serving sizes. I never measured out my morning cereal before, and I was shocked at how much I was taking compared to how much I was allowed. I'll be happy to give more info if you need it, and more support if you decide to join.

After a week of slightly swerving away I've learned my lesson. I gained 4 pounds this week It's really disheartening, but I think i needed tough love. After an hour of being tragically upset and trying to figure out if I was due for a visit with my least favorite aunt, I just hope that I can continue on. It just makes me really sad to remember how excited I was last week when i was almost halfway to a number I haven't seen in a really really long time.

Don't worry, it happens to all of us! You said that you were almost halfway to a great number, right? Well, that must mean that you've lost some weight in the past. So don't look at the four pounds that you gained last week, look at the all of the weight that you have lost! Don't get disheartened. Just jump right back on the wagon and vow to do better this week. I know you can do it!!!

Hi everyone!!I have had a wonderfully lazy weekend which is almost unheard of around here.I have read so many pre-trip and regular trip reports my head is spinning.
I did not post on Friday but I did weigh.I am now 1 lb above my starting weight. None of my clothes are going to fit when I go to Disney at this rate.Not to mention I head back to the beach on Saturday for Tyler to play in a tournament.Sorry to whine I know it is all my fault and noone elses.

I do find it a little funny that I am more upset about not fitting in my Disney tshirts than in a bathing suit.

Chin up! The fact that you are confessing this to us tells me that you are ready to rededicate yourself to losing weight. And that is a great first step! We all get frustrated from time to time. And everyone who has managed to lose weight has been where you are. The key is to remember how you feel today, and then think back to when you were having success. And use those feelings as motivation to eat right, drink lots of water, and exercise. You can do it!!!

ok so I'm totally not that mean...I can't wait to spill the dirt on my date.

...

But overall, it was fabulous. I couldn't ask for a better first date. Thanks so much for offering your opinions and suggestions too!

That is great! I am so happy for you! Can't wait to hear about the 2nd date. And the 3rd, and the 4th...

so for any BB fans out there, i have a question for you......what the heck is wrong with jen? seriously. is she mildly retarded? during her conversation with nick she was saying "like" so many times that i started counting. i counted up to 17 in that 2-minute conversation. and that was AFTER i noticed it, so who knows how many times she said it before i started counting!!! i know i say that word a lot too, but nothing compared to her! anyway, she just seems like a complete idiot. i wonder if it's all an act?

Unfortunately, I don't think it's an act. Nobody could keep that up for two weeks straight. Her freaking out about the picture last week, and then her reaction at the picture with her and her mom tonight, seemed like genuine reactions. So I think that is just how she is. I love how Evel Dick told her off, but I'm afraid that might have sealed his fate. I don't know how many people like him, so he might go bye-bye next week. Which is unfortunate, because the house needs someone like him to try and keep people in line.

 

[the Fidge]

Ehy all Happy SUnday! Well it seems I have a virus in my computer and nothing short of moving heaven I fear will fix it.

I will be taking my computer into a local computer place to see if they can fix it.

Dell technical said I would have to start from the begning all over again and dump everything I have! EEECCKK!!

So if you don't see me around for a bit you are all in my thoughts and prayers!

OK I better go have me some of that delightful cool refreshing h2o love yas!

 

[denecarter]

I have been going along without any particular goal weight. Figured I'd know it when I got there... but that meant I had no clue "how much more" I needed to lose. Soooooo, tonight I was playing with the Prevention.com virtual model and trying some different weights. From left to right, they are 330 lbs (my starting), 224 lbs (now), 140 lbs, and 127 lbs.

I actually think 140-150 might be good for me... 127 was my all time low (during HS, got to 132 in college). That seems a bit "thin".

Does this count as my "post a bathing suit" picture?

 

[ThinkTink75]

yes, we have a loft near the mall i frequent, but i'm too scared to go in there...i'm afraid i'll spend too much money. i remember when i was shopping for a dress for my sister's college graduation i went into the regular anne taylor because they had some really cute dresses in the window. then i looked at the price...... i'm sorry....even if i was a millionaire i don't think i could spend that much money on one article of clothing! i know that loft is discounted stuff, but i also know i'm very bad about purchasing too much when it's on sale......i inherited that "but it's on sale so it's okay" mindset from my dad!

thanks for the woooo hooty! these last few pounds are driving me crazy. i was shedding the weight a lot quicker when i first started. now it's s-l-o-w-i-n-g down big time!!! i do have to share that i went into old navy outlet the other day because i love their tank tops to work out in and i needed some more.....anyway, while i was there i got a pair of khaki shorts because they were on sale for $12.99 (see what i mean??? they're on sale and i had to buy them!!!) and i didn't have time to try them on, so i figured what the heck and got a size 8 just to see if they would fit. i got them home and they fit perfectly!!! i've been wearing them all weekend.

I know what you mean about Loft... I only let myself go in there once a season. lol!
That is so awesome about your shorts! I think you mentioned before that you were also short, I think we have similar goals- though you are much closer to yours than I am... the skinniest I have ever been in my life was a size 6 and my overall goal is to be an 8. Although, an 8 on me is about 140 lbs... which seems strange even though I am only 5'2'' but I guess its just the way I carry my wieght.

After a week of slightly swerving away I've learned my lesson. I gained 4 pounds this week It's really disheartening, but I think i needed tough love. After an hour of being tragically upset and trying to figure out if I was due for a visit with my least favorite aunt, I just hope that I can continue on. It just makes me really sad to remember how excited I was last week when i was almost halfway to a number I haven't seen in a really really long time.

Don't let yourself get down. I swear, I promised myself (and my peeps) I would be down 10 lbs before we left for WDW and I am still only down 4 from my start point. I just reasessed where I was and promised myself to try harder the next week. I am sure you will get right back on the wagon and start losing again this week!

ok so I'm totally not that mean...I can't wait to spill the dirt on my date.

He was a little late. He hadn't been to this theater before so we got lost, but no biggie, I picked up the tix for the next show and waited for him. He looked very nice...jeans and a polo, very clean shaven (which is not how he is everyday....he gets 5 o'clock shadow at 9am). We headed into the theater and as we were sitting he tells me I look very nice. (Just for reference, I went with what I know. My black bermudas, a white embroidered fitted tee, black sandals and denim jacket if I was cold.)

We chatted before the movie started a little. Then about midway through the movie, I was shivering I was so cold. So I put on my jacket and said "I'm freezing" which was his cue to put his arm around me for the 2nd half of the movie.

(Sidenote: The movie was definitely good. I was disappointed with the ending compared to the ending in the book. But all in all it was good.)

Anyway, after the movie, he says "thank you" and I asked for what, and he said for asking him to the movie. And then......

He kissed me! (I know girls aren't supposed to kiss on the first date but I just couldn't resist)

So then we headed off in search of food. We ended up at Legal Seafood. He ordered for me (I picked it out though). I'm so not used to guys with manners. We talked and had some good conversation. Then we had coffee and split dessert. He even held my hands a couple times during dinner.

Then we just wandered around and talked and talked and talked. And maybe kissed a little more. And talked and before I knew it, it was 8:00! So he walked me to my car and we said our good-byes. He definitely brought up the idea of us doing it again, but we'll see. The ball is in his court now. I really hope he wants to though.

But overall, it was fabulous. I couldn't ask for a better first date. Thanks so much for offering your opinions and suggestions too!

I seriously just did this dance
I am sooo happy for you! That is a wonderful date! And you doubted yourself!

I didn't cover these things in my report....he paid for dinner, I got the movie tickets. Dinner was semi-pricey too. He did hold doors for me, unless I totally beat him to it, but then he would grab it and let me go first. A perfect gentleman. A 2nd date sounds promising but that's up to him now.

Thats a double wooohooty!!!

Oh...and tomorrow morning I'm heading to the Dentist It's my consult appt to see what the issue is with my teeth hurting off and on.

Please send loads of pixie dust that I get through it ok and that I don't need as much scary work as I think I do.

Thanks Peeps!

Don't worry- healthy teeth are happy teeth!
PS- Here's some pixie dust just in case

No I am on Vista.

It shouldn't be any different in Vista... scroll around your screen so that the picture you want is not cut off in any way... press the print screen (sometime says something like PrtSc) button, then open paint. Once you are in a new paint doc just right click and choose paste (Or click the Edit tab and paste). It will paste the entire screen shot and you can crop it with the dashed line tool. Hope that helps!

Shannon, glad to hear the date went so well. You now we will need a picture if more dates occur.

Thanks for the mattress selections. We looked at Stearns and Foster - I liked the ones I saw. Brian and I both sleep hot - so the Tempurpedic makes me nervous. I like the Simmons and Spring Air Back Supporter.
I have a feeling that Sleep number and Comfort Select may be out of our price range. I am upgrading to a King mattress which means a whole new bedroom set for me! I am so excited!

Another option is the Temperpedic mattress top. My parents have the full on mattres but my dad bought me and my bro the topper. It is the most comfortable way I have every slept in my life. I never have a problem with heat even though I know people say that all the time and its an add on option you can try later on if you change your mind.

I have been going along without any particular goal weight. Figured I'd know it when I got there... but that meant I had no clue "how much more" I needed to lose. Soooooo, tonight I was playing with the Prevention.com virtual model and trying some different weights. From left to right, they are 330 lbs (my starting), 224 lbs (now), 140 lbs, and 127 lbs.

I actually think 140-150 might be good for me... 127 was my all time low (during HS, got to 132 in college). That seems a bit "thin".

Does this count as my "post a bathing suit" picture?

That is really cool how you found that at prevention. I have to tuck that away in my brain for the future to check it out. LOL! And 127 seemed a little thin to me, 140 is my healthy goal so I can see that range being better in that aspect as well.


Well, peeps, I won't be on as much during this week. I am babysitting again at the house with dial-up internet so I will have to deal with it. Not that I won't miss the Dis, it took me over an hour to catch up this week alone! But by this time next week I will back at my hotel room at CBR, having spent our first day of vacation at Magic Kingdom, eating in Cinderella's Castle and enjoying some EMH maybe? lol! I am so excited for Disney I can't sleep already and I have to wait until this whole week goes by! I will try to check in and catch up at night during this week so I don't fall behind before we leave.
Oh, and I talked to my boyfriend and my mom today and I have decided to join wieght watchers for a while starting in the Fall. I will be able to control what I eat by bringing bfast and lunch to work, I cook for me and my DBF most nights anyhow and I just feel like my immediate family, who is mostly all overwieght, doesn't take dieting and exercise as seriously as I will need to to actually lose wieght. I have a lot of things stacked up against me and I made a bet with my boyfriend that if I can get close to my goal wieght by my cousins wedding in January he will get invisiline braces to straighten his teeth. lol. (His teeth aren't really nasty or anything I am just a stickler for straight teeth.)
Also once I get back from WDW I will have 3 weeks of working only 1 1/2 hours in the morning and then another 1 1/2 hours at night because the kids I sit for will be at camp. So I can swim, or hit the gym most weekdays. I hate to "put-off" the effort of real wieght loss but I am just to busy this week getting ready to leave to get all bummed that I am a samer the 3rd week in a row! lol! I promise my attitude will be 10x better when I get back from vacation! lol!

 

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING, PEEPS!

This is my semi-off work day so just gotta go into the office for a coupla hours.

SHANNON!!! ........ He sounds wonderful! I'm so glad it went well! Good luck at the dentist!

SANDY....By Friday, you'll be wishing it was only Monday. Really. Try to enjoy your week!

FIDGE....Bummer on the puter!!! Check in ASAP please!

DENE....I think the 140 model looks good. 127 is a little thin for you isn't it? Aren't you 5'10" or so?? I think even at 140-150 you'll look perfect after all your working out. Heck you look gorgeous now!

AMY....Don't get down on yourself! It's been hard for me to keep to good eating habits this summer with the kids home from school. Just try to make healthy choices and look toward the fall when they're back in school.

MEL.....You can do it! Don't think of the negatives..think of the positives. Will be see you again before you leave?

Is Sparkie back yet???

EVERYONE ELSE.....

Have a great day, everybody!

 

[pigget74]

Good morning all!

DENE the lowest weight Ithink I have ever been was 135 and that was playing major soccer everyday--I played for 3 different teams and between practices and games I never got a break. When looking at the model the 127 looked to thin and if I could look like the model at 140 I would be very happy. You look great, but I know what you mean by needing and ending goal. Good luck.

OK--rant--why do stores start clearancing and getting rid of summer clothes in July. I am looking for some baby clothes and there are none left that would work for the South in Oct. and November. I decided to go to ebay and I am having a hard time winning anything -- oh well-- I gues I will just have to keep looking.

Hopefully today my window will be put in, sheet rock guy will be here, and they will hook up my tankelss water system. Brick guy is supposed to here this weekend then paint an tile-----the end is near I think.

 

[Eventer98]

Prayers and

To all !

I dropped dd (10) off at her camp. Her first sleep over camp. 7 days. Alone. in a state she's never even been to... what was I thinkin!!

I know she'll be fine, and have a fabulous time. I know its harder on me overall than it is on her... 'cept for the first two days... those first days are hard!!

Instead of sending snail mail, I can email her and she'll get email!! Times are a changin...

Is it Saturday yet??

You better still send snail mail...there is nothing better then a letter at camp!! That's one sign of progress I don't like! I still have a lot of my camp letters!!

It shouldn't be any different in Vista... scroll around your screen so that the picture you want is not cut off in any way... press the print screen (sometime says something like PrtSc) button, then open paint. Once you are in a new paint doc just right click and choose paste (Or click the Edit tab and paste). It will paste the entire screen shot and you can crop it with the dashed line tool. Hope that helps!

I get nothing when I do that...it probably has to do with the site being protected. Oh well.

 

[MJMouse]

I have been going along without any particular goal weight. Figured I'd know it when I got there... but that meant I had no clue "how much more" I needed to lose. Soooooo, tonight I was playing with the Prevention.com virtual model and trying some different weights. From left to right, they are 330 lbs (my starting), 224 lbs (now), 140 lbs, and 127 lbs.

I actually think 140-150 might be good for me... 127 was my all time low (during HS, got to 132 in college). That seems a bit "thin".

Does this count as my "post a bathing suit" picture?

GOOD MORNING, PEEPS!
DENE....I think the 140 model looks good. 127 is a little thin for you isn't it? Aren't you 5'10" or so?? I think even at 140-150 you'll look perfect after all your working out. Heck you look gorgeous now!

Hey Dene --

I don't know how tall you are, but at 5'10'' and 127 lbs your BMI would be 18.2 which is considered underweight. The prevention site also has a BMI calculator (www.prevention.com/bmicalculator) which can help determine what a "good" weight will be. My goal is to be at the very upper end of "normal," since I figure there will be excess skin (TMI, I know) which will carry weight too... Also, I figure that the ultimate goal can always be adjusted downwards when I get there....

Congrats anyway, I don't think I ever posted after you shared your before and in progress photos. You look amazing and are an absolute inspiration!

 

[denecarter]

I wish I was 5'10"... but, alas I am not. I'm currently 5'7"... I say currently, because in high school I was 5'8". I was shocked a couple of months ago when I found out I had shrunk an inch... I attribute it to carrying almost 200 extra pounds around for 20 years. CAN'T be good for the spine (or anything else)!

The more I think about it, the more I'm going to aim for 150 PRE-tummy tuck. As of this morning, that is 73.2 more lbs. Wish it was still coming off fast; but considering we ate pizza 3 times last week and AF has been here 2 weeks and counting, I'm happy I'm losing at all.

 

[dance2874]

I dropped dd (10) off at her camp. Her first sleep over camp. 7 days. Alone. in a state she's never even been to... what was I thinkin!!

She'll be fine....and you will survive too Enjoy the free time!

Ehy all Happy SUnday! Well it seems I have a virus in my computer and nothing short of moving heaven I fear will fix it.

I will be taking my computer into a local computer place to see if they can fix it.

Dell technical said I would have to start from the begning all over again and dump everything I have! EEECCKK!!

So if you don't see me around for a bit you are all in my thoughts and prayers!

OK I better go have me some of that delightful cool refreshing h2o love yas!

Hope they can get you back online soon!!!

Good morning all!


OK--rant--why do stores start clearancing and getting rid of summer clothes in July. I am looking for some baby clothes and there are none left that would work for the South in Oct. and November. I decided to go to ebay and I am having a hard time winning anything -- oh well-- I gues I will just have to keep looking.

Ebay tip- use a bid sniper site. There are tons of them that let you use it free a few times. (one is bidnapper.com I believe) Just google free ebay bid sniper and you will get lots of sites. Anyways, they log in and bid on your behalf your max bid you give them....the trick is, they do it with only a few seconds left on the auction so you will 99% of the time win

 

[pigget74]

She'll be fine....and you will survive too Enjoy the free time!


Hope they can get you back online soon!!!



Ebay tip- use a bid sniper site. There are tons of them that let you use it free a few times. (one is bidnapper.com I believe) Just google free ebay bid sniper and you will get lots of sites. Anyways, they log in and bid on your behalf your max bid you give them....the trick is, they do it with only a few seconds left on the auction so you will 99% of the time win

Thanks--I had never heard of these before. I will try it and see. That makes since b/c most of my losses are at the last second.

 

[pigget74]

OK--the second week of June Joshua broke my glasses so I went and got some new ones. Well about 1.5 weeks ago he climbed up and got those and was opening them and broke an arm/leg whatever you call it off. Took them back to the store--they had one it would cost x amount and could be picked up in one week. That would have been on Friday. I did not have time to go by and Saturday the weather was so bad we did not venture out of the house. I got a call last night-- a week and 2 days after I ordered the part and was told they did not have it and they would not be getting any in. I was kind of irked and said--you mean to tell me it has taken this long just to find out you don't have it after I was supposed to pick it up 2 days ago. I only bought the glasses a month ago---she responded yep that is is basically it. Now I did not buy a warrenty b/c DH said not to---now I am out almost an additional 300--since most likely the new lenses will not fit in the new frames I am going to have to get.

 

[eeyore45]

Shannon, glad to hear the date went so well. You now we will need a picture if more dates occur.


Thanks for the mattress selections. We looked at Stearns and Foster - I liked the ones I saw. Brian and I both sleep hot - so the Tempurpedic makes me nervous. I like the Simmons and Spring Air Back Supporter.
I have a feeling that Sleep number and Comfort Select may be out of our price range. I am upgrading to a King mattress which means a whole new bedroom set for me! I am so excited!

Spoppins!! We have a waterbed - I know, so '60's/70's/80's of us - and truly, there arent any waterbed stores, like there used to be!! We have a high bed with 2 drawers under - a nice mirror with reading lights on either side of the cabinet (??) anyway - you cant get sheets (I love the ones that had a casing for a tube, the waterbed held the tube, the tube held the mattress, no waking up to have to make the whole bed... BUT NOW I have 400 count Egyptian cotton sheets!!

But honest to goodness its hard to sleep on other beds!! It makes me yearn for my own bed again!!

I'll be thinking of you Shannon! and headed your way!

Lynda - how come no report on the AKV? Didnt you come up to Woodfield Mall to check them out? How are you feeling? Are you still trying to 'figure' things out? Hope things are going great!! Are you still taking dog classes? Are you entering in competitions yet? and are you planning a DisneyLAND bday trip?

That is awesome!!!! Let us know when the next one is. Also good luck at the dentist.

For the dentist! Just go to a happy place in your mind, which shouldnt be too hard after your night tonight

Thanks!



Woooooo Hoooooty!








Wooooooo Hooooooty, girl! Sounds like a great guy!



The day I hit the Misses section you will all hear a Wooo Hoooty the likes of which has never been heard before!



There are Kohls in Fort Worth, I believe. I'm going to have to start getting the FW paper to check for sales ads for all these places as well as checking their websites (if they have them).

As far as Walmart... I can't really pinpoint why, but I HATE going to Walmart... have for years. But if it will save me some money, I can make the sacrifice.

Dene I hear you on the Walmart front - but since I extend my stay here at mom's, I stopped at walmart - panties and bras - I say $10 for a bra!! (and I'm betting y'all are like me and dont want no padding there - however, give it a shot, I got fitted at Lane Bryants, and the saleswoman begged me to try it out... I did, and I'm shocked at how I love that bra - under TSHIRTS!!!

OH and also Walmart had a grey XXL Tshirt with a Mickey Mouse with those shiny.... dots... black dots, red dots, and some gold! $12 (this was the WalMart in Coldwater MI - I've never seen an XXL Disneystyle tshirt at walmart, they are usually the teeney tiny XL ones!)

Also I was at Dress Barn yesterday - they have Lime Green shorts with an elestic band - $12.99 buy one get one 50% off (that was the tiny print, I was set buyin the shorts for $9 and it came up $13 - walked over, saw the fine print, got mad and just left!! I hate this price game!!)

Shannon - thanks for sharing your story!! Cant wait for the updates!! Best of luck and for the dentist!
(we're all behind you - so when you get shakey, start think WWPD?? WWPD??? we're here for you!!)

I'm getting weepy thinkin of all things dd forgot, or wont be prepared for!! But you're right, when she comes home, I'll be wanting to send her for 2 weeks next year!!! lol

 

[eeyore45]

That Jenious is obvious short of somethin... and her use of "Like" is worse listening to her stuff on the feeds... now, I have to tell you Big Brother snared shirts with writing on them !! Some of evel Dick (he calls himself Evel with an e not an i! ) shirts were elaborate wild biker rocker shirts - and there was mention of "copyright infringement issues" They (the big brother hamsters/houseguests) do have to submit their clothes etc for inspection, so why it was ok'd and then confiscated, hasnt been explained... other then when Will and Boogie were in for Allstars CBS was "sued" for one of the shirts (and it was an approved shirt about his bar.. something about the bar ok'd it but the artist that made the design didnt!)

now some humor from http://www.bitobunny.com/107758.html

Rumors have been spreading that Jen was coached by former BB winners Dr. Will and Boogie in ways to walk out with the grand prize. She's been labeled "The Chilltown Ringer" after the Will/Boogie (Woogie) partnership in the house.


I don't know how much time she spent with them learning the tricks of the BB trade, but let's hope that what I'm seeing here isn't the Jenesis of a Chilltown baby: (picture didnt copy her tummy is puffying out)
That's not the only rumor going around. There is talk out there that Nick might not like the ladies after all. I don't know what would give people that impression.
(picture of Nick cuddling with a guy, didnt copy)

I, for one, do NOT believe that Jen is preggers, and I don't believe that Nick is gay. (another pic of Nick cuddling with a different guy)

Carol approaches Jameka about her vote. Jameka says she had a sign from God that she's supposed to vote for Amber. "What sign?" asks Carol. Jameka: "She picked my name out of the bag for the Veto competition."


I love it when God gets in the game, don't you?


Not to knock asking for signs. I think most of the time, that idea works pretty well. I mean, I've gotten an answer every time I ask for a sign that Nick's not gay. (now pic of Nick cuddling with Joe... or is it Dustin!! )


This morning the HGs were awakened with the song "Cruel Summer." That's an appropriate song in regards to BB. So is "What Idiot Would Come On This Show?" but I don't think it's been officially released yet.


While the HGs converse at breakfast, Dick is shocked when he finds out that no one in the house, with the exception of Joe, knows how the show got the name "Big Brother." They have never heard of the book 1984. Frankly, I, too, was stunned when one of the HGs thought George Orwell was the Chicken Man. (ie Chicken George or George from Season 1 of Big Brother, and All Stars)

At the end of the evening, Jen shared her nomination ideas with Kail, making it clear that she wanted to send someone home who causes havoc in the house. Translation: She wants Daniele out of there so she can get more kisses-that-didn't-happen from Nick, and she wants Dick gone because he yelled at her again today.


That's right. Evel called Jen a self-centered mama dog. Bad timing, to say the least. (This was on the show Sunday - you can watch clips on youtube of the whole thing!!)


It bears mentioning here that Nick is the Man That Everyone Wants. Jen wants him, Daniele wants him, Joe wants him. I even want him if things don't work out with me and Dusty - which, sadly, is becoming more and more of a possibility. The reasons abound.m(pictures of Nick with girl who's body language is moving away from Nick)

I think I would have a pretty good shot at Nick, though. He seems open and comfortable with just about any cottontail that comes along. Sure, he gets a bit nervous when forced to sit next to one of Manson's girls, but who wouldn't?


Dick is in the habit of cooking breakfast for the kiddies and today he flips waffles for the crowd. They are grateful to be off slop until the next Food Challenge. While trying to digest their meal, Amber exposes a little tidbit about her boyfriend. Apparently he likes to have her hold his, uh, little pocket pal, while he urinates.

I don't know about you, but if I were Amber's Sugar Pie Honey Bunch, I wouldn't want to go into work after that. Colleagues will be standing outside the restroom door asking if he needs a hand.

Daniele and Jessica spend the day gossiping while tanning outdoors. Dick told the group that Daniele auditioned for the role of Alice in Wonderland at Disneyland but didn't get it. "And now, here she is, Alice of the BB house." It worked out better this way since Disney's Alice has to work solo without the help of Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee in the park.


The HGs keep switching their votes back and forth, trying to decide which of the two girls will best benefit them in the game. For some it's Carol, who is good at rallying people with her awesome cheers - and for others it's Amber, who some like having around because of that whole "hold-your-*****" thing.

Let's face it. You never know when you might lose both your arms in a POV Challenge - or become too weak to hold your thang yourself after a few days on slop.


Don't look at me. Things happen.


.Outside the room, Mike puts his ear to the wall to eavesdrop on their conversation. (This is hysterical to watch, and I wonder why more hg dont eavedrop??)
You and I both know that there are certain HGs who haven't been giving us much to watch. We usually get nothing from Mike; we get nothing from Kail; and we get nothing from Jameka unless God gives his okay.


end quote from bunny!

not that I"m addicted or anything!!

 

[eeyore45]

I was cutting and pasting - I'll work on editing out - I dont know how the heck all those pieces got there ^

sorry...