Geriatric MM Warriors!

[Seabreezes]

I'm back at work for a short day today since both DD10 and I have eye appts. I know I need new glasses, and she has had a lot of eye strain issues and a ton of headaches, so hopefully we'll find out if anything is wrong. Of course the thought of buying 2 new pair of glasses today is not a happy thought.

Glad to see that everyone can be happy here with our chitchat intermingled with our MM information.

Did anyone else pick up the new First magazine? I saw it at the store yesterday and the big diet article on the front cover is about MM. I haven't had a chance to read it recently, but thought the tag line "Lose 32 lbs. ...." was a bit misleading. I need to sit and read it tonight (if I have time).

Have a great day and I'll check back in later.

Good Morning ALL

I wrote in an earlier note that the First Woman article in the mag I got here is about Wendy Chant's Crack the Fat Loss Code Diet. I know Diane said in her blog that it would be about her, but it isn't unless there is another article I missed.

I'm quickly reading the posts and will get back later.

Have a great day!!

 

[Wisteria1956]

Hey guys, just was on the LCF. Daisey and Tobamelia are beside themselves over there. here is one of the posts from Tobamelia from today at 12:26 pm. Just wanted to let you all know.

The damage has been done. I will read the book and go on my own.

Whose decided to destroy this group and go to that other mess without discussion with the rest of the group. Wouldn't it have been better to let the LCF group know the other site was up and to go look at it and see if it would work for this group and if changes were needed in order for it work, make those changes before just axing this one.

I know Diane wants to sell her book and she should (it is a good one) but we are not her shills or pawns and the LCF group should have been given a whole lot more consideration before jumping into that other mess.

What would it have hurt to have everyone go over, check out the site, render an opinion and fix the stupid problems before yanking the rug out from under everyones feet. Couldn't this have been done more respectfully of the group. It was especially thoughtless for her to kill the LCF site just when she was leaving so that the problems couldn't be addressed until it was convenient for her.

Aggie is trying her best to get her over to the new board, but it doesn't sound like it's going to happen. She really does sound lost guys.

Oh, dear. She is really upset, but she's directing her frustration at the wrong person. Do you all think it would help her for us to explain things or do you think she would get mad at us too? We're so happy over here in Disneyland.

 

[Seabreezes]

Cindy: I was just missing you so much this morning! So glad you are detoxed and back! LOL! Sounds like you have been to rehab! I'm painting outside while it's nice and before I meet new clients this afternoon so I'll catch up with you soon!
Here we are:I thought they looked like M & M's.

Your M & M's are too cute!!

Happy Painting! I used to do it a lot, but haven't had to in quite a while now and do not miss it!

 

[zumbalaura]

Organizing drawers is actually the flylady task today. They are on the master bedroom. I reactivated my fly mail, so I'm getting the reminders. I've got to tell you I don't feel like shining the stupid sink!

I reactivated mine also, and I am to tired to shine my stupid sink!

 

[Wisteria1956]

Kate: I opened a bag of heaven and thought of you today - Trader Joe's organic blue corn tortilla chips. I put 16 in a bowl and put the bag away so had the right number to go with my - you guessed it taco salad!. You know what I missed about my other chips is I love the ones with bubbles - these have lots of bubbles!

 

[Daniele]

Hey guys, just was on the LCF. Daisey and Tobamelia are beside themselves over there. here is one of the posts from Tobamelia from today at 12:26 pm. Just wanted to let you all know.

The damage has been done. I will read the book and go on my own.

Whose decided to destroy this group and go to that other mess without discussion with the rest of the group. Wouldn't it have been better to let the LCF group know the other site was up and to go look at it and see if it would work for this group and if changes were needed in order for it work, make those changes before just axing this one.

I know Diane wants to sell her book and she should (it is a good one) but we are not her shills or pawns and the LCF group should have been given a whole lot more consideration before jumping into that other mess.

What would it have hurt to have everyone go over, check out the site, render an opinion and fix the stupid problems before yanking the rug out from under everyones feet. Couldn't this have been done more respectfully of the group. It was especially thoughtless for her to kill the LCF site just when she was leaving so that the problems couldn't be addressed until it was convenient for her.

Aggie is trying her best to get her over to the new board, but it doesn't sound like it's going to happen. She really does sound lost guys.

Well, do we want to contact both of them and give them an invite over here? They don't know anything that happened so the conclusions they are reaching are reasonable.

I hope Abby can get here.

 

[Wisteria1956]

I reactivated mine also, and I am to tired to shine my stupid sink!

But are you drinking your water at least? We were very bad yesterday and about to go on a water strike until you magically appeared. We even rubbed a genie lamp and wished for you!

 

[Daniele]

Oh, dear. She is really upset, but she's directing her frustration at the wrong person. Do you all think it would help her for us to explain things or do you think she would get mad at us too? We're so happy over here in Disneyland.

It's terrible for me seeing them both so upset. It must be for others also. I wrote Thom.... (can't spell the name) and asked her to be patient, I'm going to email her back later. I didn't tell her why. If nothing else I'll set up emailing back and forth with her and Daisy, but I'd rather have them come here. Just my opinion.

 

[Wisteria1956]

Well, do we want to contact both of them and give them an invite over here? They don't know anything that happened so the conclusions they are reaching are reasonable.

I hope Abby can get here.

Nell, I sent you an email. Aggie is answering them as best she can at least. I defer to your opinion and everyone else's. I feel for them, too.

 

[Daniele]

I'm slowly collecting the emails everyone. When we've got most of them, I'll send a group email with what info I have and we can keep the list like that by pressing reply all when we add anything.

 

[Barb F.]

Oh, dear. She is really upset, but she's directing her frustration at the wrong person. Do you all think it would help her for us to explain things or do you think she would get mad at us too? We're so happy over here in Disneyland.

We don't know her. She and Daisey have the choice to go over to the other site or not, they know where it's at. I don't want to risk bringing over folks we don't KNOW are a good fit. Our wonderful Disney World could end up a place without the freedom we enjoy now. I don't want to sound uncaring, it just makes me nervous. JMHO

 

[kater]

OK, sharing this with all of you. I'm thinking we should invite her, but I wanted the group to decide. Here's a quote:

tobamelia from Metabolism Miracle Friends has sent you a message. You can reply to tobamelia by replying to this e-mail.

The message reads as follows:
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I am an old lurker from the LCF board. I was with you from the beginning, I just didn't post. I got so much enjoyment and support from you guys and I am heart sick about this new message board. The damage has been done, they can remove the ugly headache causing colors and try and control the conversation in more palatable ways but it will never be the same. I understand Diane wants to sell a million books and get on Oprah and I do not begrudge that but I do not believe she isn't going to monitor this site just like she monitored the LCF site. I just think that maybe some of us are focused more on getting well than on promoting her book (which I love by the way) I just think she has a different agenda than I do (thus this stupid site).

Where are you and how can we get the old gang back together (at least those who enjoyed a laugh and sharing uplifting and heartful exchanges)? Please let me know how you are doing.

Thanks for all the help early in my journey. You will never know how much you are appreciated.

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Metabolism Miracle Friends Mailer

I vote we invite her over!!!!!

Carol is coming over (Fishinpot)!!!

 

[Daniele]

We don't know her. She and Daisey have the choice to go over to the other site or not, they know where it's at. I don't want to risk bringing over folks we don't KNOW are a good fit. Our wonderful Disney World could end up a place without the freedom we enjoy now. JMHO

You have a point. I don't want conflict either. It's just hard to see them upset.

 

[Barb F.]

You have a point. I don't want conflict either. It's just hard to see them upset.

Boy, now we're in a pickle. If they come over they get to read all these posts and the pros and cons that we discuss

 

[kater]

We're in for lunch and poor Bonnie has paint all over her head!

Cute, cute, cute! We need a pic!

 

[Daniele]

Laura, I missed your reply. So we'll be flying together! But not like you fly around for dinner!

 

[Daniele]

Boy, now we're in a pickle. If they come over they get to read all these posts and the pros and cons that we discuss

If we are afraid they won't like democratic process, maybe it's not the best idea then?

 

[gettinhealthy]

Oh, dear. She is really upset, but she's directing her frustration at the wrong person. Do you all think it would help her for us to explain things or do you think she would get mad at us too? We're so happy over here in Disneyland.

I had thought of sending her a pm of encouragement, but couldn't see where she had access to it. I'm feeling really bad for her. Didn't realize it had been posted here earlier too. Sorry.
I may just go over and say hi and maybe try to help a bit and feel it out from there. I don't think she's any harm IMO, just feeling stranded.
I did respond to her one post. I kept it light and short. Here's a copy of what I wrote in response to the new site.
"Hi! I don't really like the new site much either. I am on step 1, about week 5. I check in here from time to time, but not as much. I didn't think anyone was posting here yet. Glad to see you."

I refuse to leave here. This is home. But I thought I may be able to see what's going on with her.

 

[kater]

Oh, dear. She is really upset, but she's directing her frustration at the wrong person. Do you all think it would help her for us to explain things or do you think she would get mad at us too? We're so happy over here in Disneyland.

I think she is hurt. I liked that she said she missed Robin, Nell and Lisa. She is "missing" the right people and I think we should invite her over here. Of course, we couldn't have let her know about us because we didn't know about her but now we do. My vote is to contact her but I will follow the group consensus.

 

[Wisteria1956]

Boy, now we're in a pickle. If they come over they get to read all these posts and the pros and cons that we discuss

If you invite them, you can edit out all that stuff in advance. I think there's stuff about people's evil twins way back there, though!