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OT:Bonus Question of the day…. 11/23/07

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::Do you know how to use a sewing machine? Yup, I do Jackie ~*~I have signed a pact with life: we will not get in each other’s way~*~ ~~Janusz Korczak, Ghetto Diary — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – 11/23/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you know how to use a sewing machine? Yes. My curiosity for mechanical marvels goes back to a very young age. I was probably 4 or 5 when my mom let me practice sewing scrap pieces with her sewing machine. Tony Oh, and yes I have my own sewing machine now. It’s a useful antique. I only do repairs, I never really make anything. I have an antique New Home sewing machine that was my grandmothers. Unfortunately New Home went out of business long ago and their are some parts missing. I have a line on a guy that finds these old machines and scavenges parts off of them and sells them, I’ve just never gotten around to (and financially solvent enough) to try to repair it. If it worked, I’d have to try to use it, that is just my nature.

At the moment I can’t recall the brand I have. It came from a chain of large stores called "Hess" or "Hess Brothers" based near where I grew up. Evidently they bought enough to have their name on it instead of the real manufacturer. I bought it cheap ($15?) at a yard sale and gave it a cleaning and lubrication, replaced the frayed electrical wires and it works well. My Mom says it works better than hers! You better get those parts before they are extinct! Tony — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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11/23/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you know how to use a sewing machine? Jackie

It’s been years since I tried. My fraternal grandmother was a seamstress, and could sew anything from a napkin to a wedding dress. She tried one summer to help teach me how to sew. It was just too frustrating for me, it seemed like every seam had to be a do over (and over, and over). Might have been genetic. My mom did miserably in home ec during the sewing part of the class, and she tried so hard. The teacher finally took her aside and told her she’d give her a C if my mom would promise her that she would NOT take Home Ec the next year, LOL. No kidding. I wish I could use a sewing machine, but no, I definitely am not very good at that. I can sew on a button though. Lots to be said for that. Sally — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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I have an antique New Home sewing machine that was my grandmothers. Unfortunately New Home went out of business long ago and their are some parts missing. I have a line on a guy that finds these old machines and scavenges parts off of them and sells them, I’ve just never gotten around to (and financially solvent enough) to try to repair it. If it worked, I’d have to try to use it, that is just my nature. — David Chamberlain – ASAPM Moderator | Support for anxiety or panic disorders. Check us out! | | alt.support.anxiety-panic.moderated http://stump.algebra.com/~asapm | — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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11/23/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you know how to use a sewing machine?

Of course, and I can darn socks, knit and crochet too. — Ron P Member of the ignored generation — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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11/23/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you know how to use a sewing machine?

Yes. My curiosity for mechanical marvels goes back to a very young age. I was probably 4 or 5 when my mom let me practice sewing scrap pieces with her sewing machine. Tony — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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11/23/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you know how to use a sewing machine? Yes. My curiosity for mechanical marvels goes back to a very young age. I was probably 4 or 5 when my mom let me practice sewing scrap pieces with her sewing machine. Tony

Oh, and yes I have my own sewing machine now. It’s a useful antique. I only do repairs, I never really make anything. Tony — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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11/23/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you know how to use a sewing machine? Jackie

i used to but i think i have forgotten now. my clothes better not fall apart or i’m finished! =) — _TJ_ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Used to but haven’t done it for over 30 years. it’s one skill I wish I would have taken seriously. smiles, Elise

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11/23/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you know how to use a sewing machine?

I’ve tried, wasn’t very good at it. I’d like to learn because I want to make some curtains. kili — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Do you know how to use a sewing machine?

I used to (sorta kinda almost), but it’s been many years. Home Economics was not my best class in school. Deirdre — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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11/23/07: Today’s question is being brought to you by our very own mystery poster Do you know how to use a sewing machine? Jackie ~*~You think you know who you are. You have no idea~*~ ~~ Crash (2004)

I sure do! In middle-school it was a required class. I flunked big at cooking but rocked at sewing! I fixed a few things a girlfriend had and she really questioned my orientation. What? A straight guy can’t sew? One can!!!! Rob Rob — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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helping Mom bathe, anxiety

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Anyway, I’m not doing anything particularly heroic.

Oh, I think you are. You’re sure doin’ more than I am. I grumble all the time at my mom. She came in today right after I woke up, took over my couch, handed me money to get some Mexican food down the road, and fell asleep. I was mad. Well, not steamin’ mad, but kind of grumblin’ mad. I tell her when the time comes, I’m puttin’ her in a storage garage. Well, I don’t tell her that. But I should. It would make her laugh. Truth is, I don’t have the wherewithal to take care of her, and she’s acting like she needs to be taken care of, even though she’s only 60, and can certainly handle most things on her own. I think what you’re doin’ takes a lot of strength, and I’m impressed by what you’ve managed to accomplish. (I was reading about caretakers in the doctor’s office, so I’m a bit of an expert now.) Anyway, hope it cools down over there, and hope you’re well, Ian — I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just gonna ask where they’re goin’, and hook up with ‘em later. (Mitch Hedburg) http://sundry.ws/ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Deirdre, I think "heroism" is just some subjective term.. nothing anyone ever labels themselves, but something other people do consider heroic. I know.. I’ve done things and people gasp in awe of me.. and I’m like, "huh?".. Sweetie.. you’d do it whether it came on fast or slow. Easier.. there is no easy way, and I think I speak with authority on that. There is nothing easy about it, no matter how it happens. But I do know that you are blessed to have memories like this. Right now, it’s hard and bittersweet and a mixture of so many feelings and thoughts.. later.. it will just be things you are really glad you did. You’ll be thankful you made her life easier and you’ll know that she had you to trust and rely on at a time in her life when she needed you. Life comes full circle.. and it’s okay. It really is. It’s how it’s supposed to be. It is a difficult realization, but it will just be wisdom someday.. this is how life works. There is beauty in it. I wish I had a daughter. Thank you for sharing. It brought back painful memories.. but also important ones. You helped me. Love you, Sally — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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I just finished washing her back, and shampooing/conditioning her hair. We talked about how her mother taught her how to bathe me when I was a newborn, and I teased her about using enough soap on her neck. There were a couple of little scabs on her scalp from where she scratches too long. I reminded her not to scratch very long, and she said she tries to catch herself before it bleeds. I came in my room and sat here– my pulse was racing, I was breathing fast and shallowly. I took a half a Klonopin and closed my eyes. I saw a picture of Mom in my mind, only she was baby-size, and she was in a baby’s bath basin, and I wanted to cry because I never wanted to be a mother, yet she’s so precious to me. I am waiting for her to finish — she washes all the rest of her by herself. (a couple of minutes later) She called me in to move the shampoo and conditioner bottles so she could get off her bath bench without knocking them over. I waited in the hall while she got her land legs back and came out, then I went in and turned off the water, wrung out the foam piece we put on the floor (to catch all the sprays and spills), rinsed her washcloth in cold water and wrung it well (her hands are too weak to wring anything), and hung it to dry, and I picked up the soap she apologized for dropping. And I kept seeing her as a little child. It’s beautiful and it’s painful all at the same time. Mostly painful at this moment. In a few minutes, when she’s dressed, I’ll set her hair on those tiny little brush rollers with the pink plastic picks, and we’ll await the grocery delivery together. I hope the Klonopin hurries up because I’m on the edge of crying. Writing about it helps, though. My hands aren’t shaking too bad, just a little. I’ll be okay in a couple of minutes. I feel terribly old right now. Deirdre — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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I think it’s easier to take care of a parent if their infirmities come on gradually, as Mom’s have. I’m not sure how I could have coped if she’d suddenly gone from dynamic to invalid status. She’s 84 now. She can still walk using her walker, although we take the push chair when we know the walk will be too long for her minimal stamina. She feeds herself and dresses herself (with my assistance on the bra-hooking operation

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just finished washing her back, and shampooing/conditioning her hair. We talked about how her mother taught her how to bathe me when I was a newborn, and I teased her about using enough soap on her neck. There were a couple of little scabs on her scalp from where she scratches too long. I reminded her not to scratch very long, and she said she tries to catch herself before it bleeds. I came in my room and sat here– my pulse was racing, I was breathing fast and shallowly. I took a half a Klonopin and closed my eyes. I saw a picture of Mom in my mind, only she was baby-size, and she was in a baby’s bath basin, and I wanted to cry because I never wanted to be a mother, yet she’s so precious to me. I am waiting for her to finish — she washes all the rest of her by herself. (a couple of minutes later) She called me in to move the shampoo and conditioner bottles so she could get off her bath bench without knocking them over. I waited in the hall while she got her land legs back and came out, then I went in and turned off the water, wrung out the foam piece we put on the floor (to catch all the sprays and spills), rinsed her washcloth in cold water and wrung it well (her hands are too weak to wring anything), and hung it to dry, and I picked up the soap she apologized for dropping. And I kept seeing her as a little child. It’s beautiful and it’s painful all at the same time. Mostly painful at this moment. In a few minutes, when she’s dressed, I’ll set her hair on those tiny little brush rollers with the pink plastic picks, and we’ll await the grocery delivery together. I hope the Klonopin hurries up because I’m on the edge of crying. Writing about it helps, though. My hands aren’t shaking too bad, just a little. I’ll be okay in a couple of minutes. I feel terribly old right now. Deirdre

I have had a lot of trouble with my mother. She is in a nursing home. If she would have used her head, she would not be there. The problems she caused have caused my anxiety to wax. It is funny, I don’t want to share with you the problems I had with her. I just know that I really go through my mother’s day cards to find something that does not say "Mother, you were always there and you always comforted me, etc, etc, etc.". In fact, I really hate having to sort mother’s day cards!!!!!!! I was there at the home yesterday. When I left, she said "I am really afraid". What can I do. Physically, she has everything there that she needs. She has a son that looks after her. I will have nobody to look after me. As I said, I could really go into this. I don’t want to. I know I have to deal with anxiety that will just not go away. I live with it the best way I can. When I have to take a pill go make it go away, I take my pill. I am not going to display any of the crazyness that I had to observe when I grew up. Mom set herself up in her position. I can leave or hang up the phone when I don’t want to deal with it. Fred — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Deirdre: I’ve had little time to post lately, with house-buying and house-selling craziness, but wanted to say how touched I was by the post about bathing your mom. Clearly you are savoring your time with your mother. It’s nice, too, that you had that moment of generation-swap recognition when you nagged her about lathering up. :-) xxoo Anne — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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I hope you are as well as I am well but more well, as well, or something

Well, I’m as well as well can be expected. Or something. Ian — I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just gonna ask where they’re goin’, and hook up with ‘em later. (Mitch Hedburg) http://sundry.ws/ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I just finished washing her back, and shampooing/conditioning her hair. We talked about how her mother taught her how to bathe me when I was a newborn, and I teased her about using enough soap on her neck. There were a couple of little scabs on her scalp from where she scratches too long. I reminded her not to scratch very long, and she said she tries to catch herself before it bleeds. I came in my room and sat here– my pulse was racing, I was breathing fast and shallowly. I took a half a Klonopin and closed my eyes. I saw a picture of Mom in my mind, only she was baby-size, and she was in a baby’s bath basin, and I wanted to cry because I never wanted to be a mother, yet she’s so precious to me. I am waiting for her to finish — she washes all the rest of her by herself. (a couple of minutes later) She called me in to move the shampoo and conditioner bottles so she could get off her bath bench without knocking them over. I waited in the hall while she got her land legs back and came out, then I went in and turned off the water, wrung out the foam piece we put on the floor (to catch all the sprays and spills), rinsed her washcloth in cold water and wrung it well (her hands are too weak to wring anything), and hung it to dry, and I picked up the soap she apologized for dropping. And I kept seeing her as a little child. It’s beautiful and it’s painful all at the same time. Mostly painful at this moment. In a few minutes, when she’s dressed, I’ll set her hair on those tiny little brush rollers with the pink plastic picks, and we’ll await the grocery delivery together. I hope the Klonopin hurries up because I’m on the edge of crying. Writing about it helps, though. My hands aren’t shaking too bad, just a little. I’ll be okay in a couple of minutes. I feel terribly old right now. Deirdre

Dear D, I watched my MIL go through that a few years ago with both parents. Paw Paw and Memaw lived well into their 90’s and had a full productive life until around their late 80’s. Paw Paw was first. There are 3 daughters and one son. The daughters joined forces and they bathed him, clothed him and helped take care of him. (They were married 70 years) I will never forget my MIL telling me about the first time she had to bathe her daddy. She cried and it was upsetting to her and she is one of the strongest people I know. He was a very distinguisted gentleman, one of the very few you see anymore. The daughters were wonderful taking care of him and helping Memaw who was in the early stages of Alzheimer’s at the time. The son did what he could. Once Paw Paw passed away we all had Memaw to care for and help. She couldn’t live alone anymore. The children all took turns having her for a week at a time. It was hard on them but my MIL said it was also rewarding to be able to pay back all of the love their parents had given them many years ago. Memaw is gone now, also. We always try to celebrate how wonderful they were and ALIVE and young for so long. I am glad your mom has a sense of humor, or at least it sounds that way if she chuckled about the role reversal. I admire you, D, because I just don’t know how I could do what you are doing. I have a weak stomach about that sort of thing. My mom is fairly young, nearly 63, but I have already told my sisters that I am not sure how I will handle that stage. My MIL says eventually you get used to it. I don’t know. I guess you cross that path when you get there. Dad died without needing that sort of care. He was just fine before the surgery that gave him blood poisoning and killed him. (Broken foot, of all things) My inlaws are older than my mom but both are very healthy at this point, thank God. I would call her Miss Speed Demon. She seems like she has ADHD! I really think she does. I can be talking to her, and this has gone on for over 25 years, and she will just start talking about something else like I wasn’t saying anything. Cannot be still, never could. Always needing something to do. I told her she should ask her doc about it. She just laughed. Well, if my FIL can stand it, I guess I can at this point. :) You are a good person, D, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise and don’t believe them if they do. You have a tough job, yet a loving mother. The one thing that bothers me at times about children caring for their elderly parents, some tell all of the details of the care to whoever will listen. I have seen that with my MIL. I know she just needed to talk but I believe in always upholding a person’s dignity and keeping many things private. That’s just me, I guess. I have never read anything that would degrade your mother. You are respectful, and I totally respect that. Have a good day tomorrow. I hope you are feeling better. Love, Vicki — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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I feel terribly old right now. Deirdre, I think you’re doing a wonderful thing for your mom, and it *is* tough … but you’re making it through, and helping out in the process. Give yourself the credit you deserve. Oh, and don’t forget to laugh sometimes. It really helps. (It might not at *this* moment, but, you know, when you’re feeling a little bit better.) Hope you’re well, Ian

Thank you, my friend. I *do* know I’m doing a good thing. And I manage to laugh at least once a day, even if I have to wake Bert up from a sound sleep to do it.

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Dear deidre this posting moves me very much ! I think you are a wonder There are no words for what I feel reading this But it makes me love you even more Love from Anna — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Hi, Deirdre, Maybe your anxiety was from the emotional piece you were dealing with, seeing your mother as a baby. You are a good caretaker to her and I can imagine she truly appreciates you! smiles, Elise

Yes — it was sort of a shock to "see" her as an infant. I do the best I can with what I’ve got. I think I’d have fled in some kind of despair long ago if she didn’t appreciate me. When I hear about people who don’t get along with their parents for whatever reason, I feel so bad for them — I’m lucky. Deirdre — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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I have read, as everyone has I’m sure, many instances of parent-child role reversal, and I would always just nod my head. But you just don’t know the depth of feeling until you’re in it. When I said to her, "Now scrub that neck! I want to see suds!" we exchanged a look and a chuckle that acknowledged that role reversal. I’m glad we could laugh about it. I wish everybody could meet her — she’s a peach. (((((Jackie))))) Deirdre — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just finished washing her back, and shampooing/conditioning her hair. We talked about how her mother taught her how to bathe me when I was a newborn, and I teased her about using enough soap on her neck. There were a couple of little scabs on her scalp from where she scratches too long. I reminded her not to scratch very long, and she said she tries to catch herself before it bleeds. I came in my room and sat here– my pulse was racing, I was breathing fast and shallowly. I took a half a Klonopin and closed my eyes. I saw a picture of Mom in my mind, only she was baby-size, and she was in a baby’s bath basin, and I wanted to cry because I never wanted to be a mother, yet she’s so precious to me. I am waiting for her to finish — she washes all the rest of her by herself. (a couple of minutes later) She called me in to move the shampoo and conditioner bottles so she could get off her bath bench without knocking them over. I waited in the hall while she got her land legs back and came out, then I went in and turned off the water, wrung out the foam piece we put on the floor (to catch all the sprays and spills), rinsed her washcloth in cold water and wrung it well (her hands are too weak to wring anything), and hung it to dry, and I picked up the soap she apologized for dropping. And I kept seeing her as a little child. It’s beautiful and it’s painful all at the same time. Mostly painful at this moment. In a few minutes, when she’s dressed, I’ll set her hair on those tiny little brush rollers with the pink plastic picks, and we’ll await the grocery delivery together. I hope the Klonopin hurries up because I’m on the edge of crying. Writing about it helps, though. My hands aren’t shaking too bad, just a little. I’ll be okay in a couple of minutes. I feel terribly old right now. Deirdre — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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I feel terribly old right now.

Deirdre, I think you’re doing a wonderful thing for your mom, and it *is* tough … but you’re making it through, and helping out in the process. Give yourself the credit you deserve. Oh, and don’t forget to laugh sometimes. It really helps. (It might not at *this* moment, but, you know, when you’re feeling a little bit better.) Hope you’re well, Ian — I’m sick of following my dreams. I’m just gonna ask where they’re goin’, and hook up with ‘em later. (Mitch Hedburg) http://sundry.ws/ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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OT: Okay… who here celebrates Halloween

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thanks This is so much better than the other - fairly tale version. MA <

Watch outl ugly feet contestants!

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -pegasus wrote: > "OB’s Other Half" wrote in message > news:1123700370.384942.212010@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com… > > OB wrote: > > > paneon wrote: > > > > > Married poeple will parade with gowns and tuxedos, for an occasion > to use > > > > > those clothes they wore only once before in their life;-) > > > > Well, since most bride-grooms seem to hire a tux for the big day – > maybe we > > > > should make them wear their wive’s wedding dress(?) > > > Tuxedoes are dull, she notes. Will willing lads wear bridal? > > Well, women wear bridal, too. Shouldn’t you? > To the tune of > Mersey dolts and dozy dotes on leg o’ lamb so curvy?

"Once I Had A Loathsome Grin"

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"OB" wrote in message

news:1123813092.897466.283670@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> pegasus wrote: > > "OB’s Other Half" wrote in message > > news:1123700370.384942.212010@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com… > > > OB wrote: > > > > paneon wrote: > > > > > > Married poeple will parade with gowns and tuxedos, for an occasion > > to use > > > > > > those clothes they wore only once before in their life;-) > > > > > Well, since most bride-grooms seem to hire a tux for the big day – > > maybe we > > > > > should make them wear their wive’s wedding dress(?) > > > > Tuxedoes are dull, she notes. Will willing lads wear bridal? > > > Well, women wear bridal, too. Shouldn’t you? > > To the tune of > > Mersey dolts and dozy dotes on leg o’ lamb so curvy? > "Once I Had A Loathsome Grin"

For the benefit of anyone struggling to wring some sense from OB’s riposte, a re-post: OB’s version of Doris Day’s ’Secret Love’: "Mrs Obadiah Cramp (all noodly)" wrote in message news:3b0d9bc8$1@news.cablecat.com… Once I had a loathsome Grin that worried folks a lot. A loathsome, lonesome, gawping grin – a loathsome Grin that worried folk. The Voice accused me of a Sin (but what voice ever does not?). It said I had a Loathsome Chin and that I was a Horrid Bloke. I grinned at people, fat or thin. (Someone should have me shot.) My loathsome, lonesome, gawping grin made everybody gasp and choke. I wish I had a biscuit tin or Large, Transparent Pot to keep my toenail clippings in. I’d grin at them a lot (no joke). /repost ends So now you understand, yes? — For more information about this NNTP posting service, contact: h…@asarian-host.net — for all info about our server. If you want an anonymous account, visit our sign-up page: https://asarian-host.net/cgi-bin/signup.cgi

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"OB’s Other Half" wrote in message news:1123700370.384942.212010@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> OB wrote: > > paneon wrote: > > > > Married poeple will parade with gowns and tuxedos, for an occasion to use > > > > those clothes they wore only once before in their life;-) > > > Well, since most bride-grooms seem to hire a tux for the big day – maybe we > > > should make them wear their wive’s wedding dress(?) > > Tuxedoes are dull, she notes. Will willing lads wear bridal? > Well, women wear bridal, too. Shouldn’t you?

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OB wrote: > paneon wrote: > > > Married poeple will parade with gowns and tuxedos, for an occasion to use > > > those clothes they wore only once before in their life;-) > > Well, since most bride-grooms seem to hire a tux for the big day – maybe we > > should make them wear their wive’s wedding dress(?) > Tuxedoes are dull, she notes. Will willing lads wear bridal?

Well, women wear bridal, too. Shouldn’t you?

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paneon wrote: > > Married poeple will parade with gowns and tuxedos, for an occasion to use > > those clothes they wore only once before in their life;-) > Well, since most bride-grooms seem to hire a tux for the big day – maybe we > should make them wear their wive’s wedding dress(?)

Tuxedoes are dull, she notes. Will willing lads wear bridal?

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> Any cheating is allowed;-), if naturally ugly feet would get more points;-) > In the past years, we had contestants with corns, one toe about to be > amputated due to infection, foot warts, smelly feet, ingrown nails, > unclipped extra long and yellow toenails, curved in toes, bumps, "hammer" > toes, flat feet, bony feet, long feet, you name it. > Foot fetishists are not allowed on the contest, as all participants vote, > where they must find the feet UGLY, not "I want some of that"!;-)

Wow – looks like I’d better get into training, becuase at this stage I’m staring down the barel of a wooden spoon. Obviously my feet are the only non-weird part of my anatomy. Sod. > Note that "smelly" alone does not cut it, if it is a bonus on ugly feet > for effect;-):)

Well, par for the course, we can’t judge this until the internet gets smell-o-vision. > If you are married, you must join the OB ugly married feet contest. If > single, the singles’ ugly feet contest. > Married poeple will parade with gowns and tuxedos, for an occasion to use > those clothes they wore only once before in their life;-)

Well, since most bride-grooms seem to hire a tux for the big day – maybe we should make them wear their wive’s wedding dress(?) > Single ones can wear anything else, so long as it allows the feet to show > up to the ankle, as some have ugly ankles or ugly foot even on top of the > foot. >

No bonus points for outfit? Guess I don’t need to slim to fit in that little black dress then…

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"paneon" (paneon@sdf_dot_lonestar.org) writes: >> Any cheating is allowed;-), if naturally ugly feet would get more > points;-) >> In the past years, we had contestants with corns, one toe about to be >> amputated due to infection, foot warts, smelly feet, ingrown nails, >> unclipped extra long and yellow toenails, curved in toes, bumps, "hammer" >> toes, flat feet, bony feet, long feet, you name it. >> Foot fetishists are not allowed on the contest, as all participants vote, >> where they must find the feet UGLY, not "I want some of that"!;-) > Wow – looks like I’d better get into training, becuase at this stage I’m > staring down the barel of a wooden spoon. Obviously my feet are the only > non-weird part of my anatomy. > Sod.

Now THAT is weird!;-) Maybe they mixed us at birth…Well, mixed our body parts when they connected them together, and I ended up with your feet right here….;-) How should we proceed??? >> Note that "smelly" alone does not cut it, if it is a bonus on ugly feet >> for effect;-):) > Well, par for the course, we can’t judge this until the internet gets > smell-o-vision.

Yes we caaaaan!:) You just have to secretely film a few guests you invite telling them it is for a movie where you need actors. Once they all are there, you remove your shoes as you film them fainting. If more than 95.678% faint:), you can get a backstage pass to meet the ugliest feet contestantsa, provided that you do NOT remove your shoes before the parade os over;-) >> If you are married, you must join the OB ugly married feet contest. If >> single, the singles’ ugly feet contest. >> Married poeple will parade with gowns and tuxedos, for an occasion to use >> those clothes they wore only once before in their life;-) > Well, since most bride-grooms seem to hire a tux for the big day – maybe we > should make them wear their wive’s wedding dress(?)

What makes you think they did not already? They have to wear something after all, since as we all know, the wife very soon wears the pants;-) >> Single ones can wear anything else, so long as it allows the feet to show >> up to the ankle, as some have ugly ankles or ugly foot even on top of the >> foot. >> > No bonus points for outfit?

Only as consolation prizes:) Guess I don’t need to slim to fit in that little > black dress then…

Maybe. Who knows, you might meet someone elseright there and want to get in their dress….;-) > —

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As hard as I am trying to make my feet and toes prettier, I ain’t there completely yet, and I might win the "Still-Ugliest-If-Less-Ugly Feet Contest this year again. You won’t be able to say that I did not give you a good head start: the winner will be anounced some day around XMas or NYear, have not decided yet. For now, well, I managed to have a nice lil white line on almost all toe nails (let me check again….), if it is somewhat of a crooked line on the big toe nails still;-). Since married poeple can not enter the contest, this being a ng for lonely poeple (heheheeh), that now removes OB from the list of contestants:), and might give a few a better chance at winning second prize:):). The second prize, like in the past years, consists of the chance of kissing my ugly feet on each day of the next year:) May the ugliest-foot Schwartz (or warts, whatever) be with you! Chloe —

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Eleonore Beaudoin wrote: > Since married poeple can not enter the contest, this being a ng > for lonely poeple (heheheeh), that now removes OB from the list of > contestants:), and might give a few a better chance at > winning second prize:):). The second prize, like in the past years, > consists of the chance of kissing my ugly feet on each day of the next year:)

I am planning to organise an alternative contest for Ugly Married Feet. The contest will take place somewhere exotic such as Thailand, Nigeria or Ecuador. All contestants will get to show off their ugly feet in an evening gown and in a bathing costume, and the prize will be a diamond-studded corn plaster. More details nearer the time.

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"OB" (nevilemo…@yahoo.com) writes: > Eleonore Beaudoin wrote: >> Since married poeple can not enter the contest, this being a ng >> for lonely poeple (heheheeh), that now removes OB from the list of >> contestants:), and might give a few a better chance at >> winning second prize:):). The second prize, like in the past years, >> consists of the chance of kissing my ugly feet on each day of the next year:) > I am planning to organise an alternative contest for Ugly Married Feet.

Heheheahahah:) I knew the title would getcha, and figured the married folks exclusion would finish ya, heheeheheh:) > The contest will take place somewhere exotic such as Thailand, Nigeria > or Ecuador.

Make it The Smelly Feet Contset then. Married ND in a hot country. Fleh (faints:)) > All contestants will get to show off their ugly feet in an > evening gown and in a bathing costume,

Oh, please please for funm, make it with the baithing suit OVER the gown!:) >and the prize will be a > diamond-studded corn plaster.

But…married folks already have one on their ring finger!!!;-) > More details nearer the time.

You better start early. Most married folks are not quite into "feet". They got to settle down for inches, hahaah:) —

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P.S.: ouch, my sides, my siiiiides! LLLLLOLROTFLLLL:) (How are your lions doin lately, btw?:):):)) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Eleonore Beaudoin (bc…@FreeNet.Carleton.CA) writes: > "OB" (nevilemo…@yahoo.com) writes: >> Eleonore Beaudoin wrote: >>> Since married poeple can not enter the contest, this being a ng >>> for lonely poeple (heheheeh), that now removes OB from the list of >>> contestants:), and might give a few a better chance at >>> winning second prize:):). The second prize, like in the past years, >>> consists of the chance of kissing my ugly feet on each day of the next year:) >> I am planning to organise an alternative contest for Ugly Married Feet. > Heheheahahah:) > I knew the title would getcha, and figured the married folks exclusion would > finish ya, heheeheheh:) >> The contest will take place somewhere exotic such as Thailand, Nigeria >> or Ecuador. > Make it The Smelly Feet Contset then. Married ND in a hot country. Fleh > (faints:)) >> All contestants will get to show off their ugly feet in an >> evening gown and in a bathing costume, > Oh, please please for funm, make it with the baithing suit OVER the gown!:) >>and the prize will be a >> diamond-studded corn plaster. > But…married folks already have one on their ring finger!!!;-) > >> More details nearer the time. > You better start early. Most married folks are not quite into "feet". They > got to settle down for inches, hahaah:) > —

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>More details nearer the time.

So, will fungal infections be regarded as ‘artificial enhancement’? /me digs through spice rack for yeast…

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"paneon" (paneon@sdf_dot_lonestar.org) writes: >>More details nearer the time. > So, will fungal infections be regarded as ‘artificial enhancement’? > /me digs through spice rack for yeast…

Any cheating is allowed;-), if naturally ugly feet would get more points;-) In the past years, we had contestants with corns, one toe about to be amputated due to infection, foot warts, smelly feet, ingrown nails, unclipped extra long and yellow toenails, curved in toes, bumps, "hammer" toes, flat feet, bony feet, long feet, you name it. Foot fetishists are not allowed on the contest, as all participants vote, where they must find the feet UGLY, not "I want some of that"!;-) Note that "smelly" alone does not cut it, if it is a bonus on ugly feet for effect;-):) If you are married, you must join the OB ugly married feet contest. If single, the singles’ ugly feet contest. Married poeple will parade with gowns and tuxedos, for an occasion to use those clothes they wore only once before in their life;-) Single ones can wear anything else, so long as it allows the feet to show up to the ankle, as some have ugly ankles or ugly foot even on top of the foot. —

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OT Interesting Newspaper Ads-Joke

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LOL! They were good but… FOR SALE BY OWNER: Complete set of Encyclopedia Britannica. 45 volumes. Excellent condition. $1,000 or best offer. No longer needed, got married last month. Wife knows everything I think I divorced that guy..? Vashti

LOL That was cute, Vashti! :-) Love, Di — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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Hi, Di, Thanks for sharing the humor. Those are funny. smiles, Elise

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Good ones, Di! Chip

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THESE ARE ACTUAL NEWSPAPER ADS! FREE YORKSHIRE TERRIER. 8 years old. Hateful little dog. Bites FREE PUPPIES: 1/2 Cocker Spaniel, 1/2 sneaky neighbor’s dog. FREE PUPPIES… Part German Shepherd, part stupid dog FREE GERMAN SHEPHERD 85 lbs. Neutered. Speaks German. FOUND DIRTY WHITE DOG. Looks like a rat … been out awhile. Better be a reward. COWS, CALVES: NEVER BRED.. Also 1 gay bull for sale. NORDIC TRACK $300 Hardly used, call Chubby GEORGIA PEACHES, California grown – 89 cents lb. JOINING NUDIST COLONY! Must sell washer and dryer $300 WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE. WORN ONCE BY MISTAKE. Call Stephanie (AND THE BEST ONE) FOR SALE BY OWNER: Complete set of Encyclopedia Britannica. 45 volumes. Excellent condition. $1,000 or best offer. No longer needed, got married last month. Wife knows everything — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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I think I divorced that guy..? Vashti — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm

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OT: Text Emetic.

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May 2, 2005 Paris Inc. By LOLA OGUNNAIKE fter years of being a ubiquitous presence on the global nightlife scene, dancing on tabletops and sauntering down red carpets from Australia to Los Angeles, Paris Hilton says she is eager to leave her Red Bull-fueled evenings behind and make the leap from globe-trotting sex kitten to savvy business titan. "I’m glad I got the partying out of my system when I was young, because now I’m so over it and I can focus on my career," Ms. Hilton said one balmy afternoon late last week. "Now I’m trying to build an empire. I don’t want to be known as this Hilton hotel girl my whole life. I want to make my own name." To this end, Ms. Hilton, 24, has made notable changes in her business camp in recent weeks. To further her fledgling movie career, she has signed with Endeavor, the Hollywood talent agency. Though her new film, "House of Wax," a remake of the 1953 horror flick, opens on Friday, Ms. Hilton’s best-known work has been an infamous sex tape that features her in flagrante with a boyfriend. She changed publicity houses, defecting from PMK/HBH to Dan Klores Communications, where she is handled by Rob Shuter, whose clients include Sean Combs, Kimora Lee Simmons, and the cosmetics companies M.A.C. and Est

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Bra in another notch Can kneel on the floor and change son’s diaper without agony When hands folded, fingers don’t pain from being tight. Cool. K

Excellent! Onwards & downwards Cheers, helen s

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I have the same problem — my wedding ring doesn’t fit — and I’ve had to move it to another finger. It’s our 10 year anniversary in August, so my husband has promised me an eternity band that actually fits. It’s a good sign when that happens — my wedding dress is 4 sizes too big. Sarah Wethered Total weight loss – 54.8 lbs Last weigh in – 129.8 lbs First weigh in 184.2 lbs (January 29, 2004) Goal weight – 124 lbs

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OT Themed Parties

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I’ve never heard of a Civil War themed party. Mysteries yes, but not Civil

War. I’m pretty sure they weren’t thinking of certain aspects when they chose it. Personally, I think your office mate should go in a grand Scarlett O’Hara type crimson red gown if she can find one and act as hoity toity as possible Or, she could go as Scarlett O’Hara as Carol Burnett did – the long dress made of draperies, with the rod still in them!

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Neat pic! Do you own that outfit? May I borrow it? (just kidding!) Not me, though. I don’t think I could be comfortable in the corset and I’m certainly not a hat girl. lol — Cheryl

Oh, I would *kill* to have hats come back in fashion! I *LOVE* hats and would wear one every day if it were only acceptable at work!! Hugs, CatNipped

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You’re talking to the wrong woman about costumes. I collect vintage clothing – whether it be authentic or not. I honest to god wish I could have lived in an era where I wore corsets and hoop skirts and then moved into the 1920’s as the styles got shorter (as well as the hair). Call me nuts. I would have survived just fine on beans and cornbread cooked over a wood fire. Been there, done that when I lost electricity for a week http://community.webshots.com/photo/156785843/156786523XokiaV Jill

Wow, Jill, that is *SO* kewl. I’m like you, I would love wearing clothes like that (especially the adorable hats they used to wear)! Hugs, CatNipped

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – rec.pets.cats.anecdotes You’re talking to the wrong woman about costumes. I collect vintage clothing – whether it be authentic or not. I honest to god wish I could have lived in an era where I wore corsets and hoop skirts and then moved into the 1920’s as the styles got shorter (as well as the hair). Call me nuts. I would have survived just fine on beans and cornbread cooked over a wood fire. Been there, done that when I lost electricity for a week http://community.webshots.com/photo/156785843/156786523XokiaV Neat pic! Do you own that outfit? May I borrow it? (just kidding!) Not me, though. I don’t think I could be comfortable in the corset and I’m certainly not a hat girl. lol

I own a couple like it (including the hair, since I’m a blonde and don’t have ringlets LOL) Try sitting in the office wearing that outfit all day. Hoop skirts are surprisingly cool (think air-conditioned) Jill <—never wears hats unless she’s dressed as her alter ego

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – You’re talking to the wrong woman about costumes. I collect vintage clothing – whether it be authentic or not. I honest to god wish I could have lived in an era where I wore corsets and hoop skirts and then moved into the 1920’s as the styles got shorter (as well as the hair). Call me nuts. I would have survived just fine on beans and cornbread cooked over a wood fire. Been there, done that when I lost electricity for a week http://community.webshots.com/photo/156785843/156786523XokiaV Jill Wow, Jill, that is *SO* kewl. I’m like you, I would love wearing clothes like that (especially the adorable hats they used to wear)! Hugs, CatNipped

You like hats, check this site http://www.antiquedress.com/galleryhats1.htm Jill

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What do you guys think of these types of themed parties? As you can probably tell, the idea isn’t going over too well with some of the invitees. ///

Reminds me of a story when HRFL Tiger was a kitten about 5 – 6 months old… Not exactly a themed party, but in the UK we have something called Ann Summers parties. A bit like tupperwear parties, where a rep comes around, only with sex toys and naughty underwear. For my 27 birthday, I threw an Ann Summers party. The rep had no sense of humour what-so-ever. She got about 3/4 of the way through the party, and then pulled out a 10" black rubber covered vibrator. With the imortal words "This is a black mamba", she switched it on and placed it into the middle of the floor. Well…..This was HRFL Tiger hoolikittens ultimate best dream. He pounced on this vibrating "thing" and started biting and bunny-kicking the crap out of it. He was going to kill this moving thing that was creeping towards his mommy. The rep had a sense of humour faliure. (I couldn’t do anything to help, I was convulsed in hysterics). She went to take it off him. Rule 101…. Never attempt to remove a hoolikitten from his vibrating vibrator. HRFL Tiger bit the rep. Then continued to kill the vibrator. It eventually died a heroic death (the batteries ran out) and honour was restored. I stopped laughing long enough to take it off him. But only after a very impressive set of kitty fang marks were well entrenched on the vibrator. HRFL Tiger claims the day he tamed the black mamba as a small 3lb kitten was one of his proudest moments. ;o) Helen M

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are both co-workers of mine and we work in an area that is basically a melting pot. So far I’ve even heard one of our other co-workers who is African-American really shocked at this. She wants to know if she should dress like "Mammy"? What do you guys think of these types of themed parties? As you can probably tell, the idea isn’t going over too well with some of the invitees.

I think everyone needs to "get over it", as it were. I hate to say this, really, but the American Civil War happened and you can’t re-write history as much as some may wish to. What kills me is, living in the southern U.S. so many people are still trying to fight that war. And yes, tell your co-worker to get out her Mammy outfit, kerchief and her bilin’ pot and be prepared to make and serve some griddle cakes wid cane syrup and turnip greens. Personally, I enjoy a costume party. Not sure if this falls into that category. Jill (tongue in cheek)

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You like hats, check this site http://www.antiquedress.com/galleryhats1.htm Jill

I like the civil war / Victorian / 20s era hats – don’t much care for the 30s – 50s styles. I like the big floppy brimmed ones or the darling hats worn in "Gone With the Wind" movie. Hugs, CatNipped

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HRFL Tiger claims the day he tamed the black mamba as a small 3lb kitten was one of his proudest moments. ;o) Helen M

ROTFLMAOWTIME!!!! Ohmygawd I wish I had been there! Hugs, CatNipped

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – @fe1.texas.rr.com): We do food-themed parties, do those count? Now, that sounds like fun! But the concern is because of the era, plus having to rent a costume, plus buy a wedding gift. Maybe I’ll just go formal. It sounds like some others plan to do that in leu of costume. You’re talking to the wrong woman about costumes. I collect vintage clothing – whether it be authentic or not. I honest to god wish I could have lived in an era where I wore corsets and hoop skirts and then moved into the 1920’s as the styles got shorter (as well as the hair). Call me nuts. I would have survived just fine on beans and cornbread cooked over a wood fire. Been there, done that when I lost electricity for a week http://community.webshots.com/photo/156785843/156786523XokiaV Jill

I’ve spent the last 25 years involved in historical re-enactments, complete with corset, hoops and all the rest. During grad school I worked at a local historical site as a historic interpreter- I spent 7 years going to work in a corset. My work clothes were full 19th century. Here’s some of my pictures…. The ferrotypes are actually done with 19th century technology; there’s a photographer who brings a full 19th century photographer’s set-up to Civil War events around here, so the ferrotypes are of me, my son, and my husband and his horse. http://homepage.mac.com/kworley/photos/PhotoAlbum21.html As for themed parties, the best one I’ve been to was a "Lord of the Rings" dinner party. It was right after extended version of the first movie was released on DVD, and we all had to bring food that was mentioned in the books. We sat around and ate ourselves into a stupor while watching the extended version of the DVD. Since most of us were re-enactors and costume geeks, we spent lots of time pausing the movie in order to see the detail on the clothing. Katrina

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rec.pets.cats.anecdotes You’re talking to the wrong woman about costumes. I collect vintage clothing – whether it be authentic or not. I honest to god wish I could have lived in an era where I wore corsets and hoop skirts and then moved into the 1920’s as the styles got shorter (as well as the hair). Call me nuts. I would have survived just fine on beans and cornbread cooked over a wood fire. Been there, done that when I lost electricity for a week http://community.webshots.com/photo/156785843/156786523XokiaV

Neat pic! Do you own that outfit? May I borrow it? (just kidding!) Not me, though. I don’t think I could be comfortable in the corset and I’m certainly not a hat girl. lol — Cheryl

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@fe1.texas.rr.com): We do food-themed parties, do those count? Now, that sounds like fun! But the concern is because of the era, plus having to rent a costume, plus buy a wedding gift. Maybe I’ll just go formal. It sounds like some others plan to do that in leu of costume.

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rec.pets.cats.anecdotes I guess it depends on what the hosts want to do, although I’m sure they didn’t consider the feelings of some of their guests about the era in question (or maybe they did and it didn’t matter). I agree with the suggestion that your African-American co-worker should consider dressing to out Scarlett Scarlett O’Hara, "shut mah mouth" and all. It would be even better if her DH could dress in kind – Rhett Butler/Ashley Wilkes/Miss Melanie, etc.

Ok my kitties aren’t going!! (giggling at Scarlett and Rhett, who incidentally have littermates named Ashley and Michelle) The invitation came from "his" parents so I really wonder whose idea this was in the first place. — Cheryl

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m not really a fan of them. However, friends of mine are having their wedding celebration finally, after being married last year. They are having the party on Apr 9, which is the 140th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. We aren’t required to dress in period costumes, but it is "strongly suggested" and they even included a link to a costume rental shop, and the party will be held at a place called Landon House (http://www.landonhouse.com/) and I really wonder why they chose this theme? I will have to ask. The "bride" is recently from Russia and the groom was born in the UK to American parents and moved here after most of his childhood in the UK. These are both co-workers of mine and we work in an area that is basically a melting pot. So far I’ve even heard one of our other co-workers who is African-American really shocked at this. She wants to know if she should dress like "Mammy"? What do you guys think of these types of themed parties? As you can probably tell, the idea isn’t going over too well with some of the invitees. — Cheryl I suspect your friends are unaware of the feelings about the civil war that still thrive in many parts of this country. The end of the Civil War was a sordid ugly time for darn near everyone. Hardly anyone or any family came out a winner when it was finally over. That is just the nature of a civil war. No one had any money for a fancy dress ball, and if the did there were few able bodied men for the "ladies" to attend and dance with. The freed slaves were hardly introduced to the Garden of Eden at war’s end and physically and financially were often far worse off than they were before the war when at least they might have been valued property. I don’t think your friends would be amused at some of the post war costumes that come to my mind. Women in ragged clothes. Men in the ratty remains of uniforms crippled or wounded or sick. Former slaves half starved and treated by everyone else like lepers. Sorry but my family and my husbands family lived not all that far from Fredrick MD and it wasn’t party time. The fight over slavery split my husband Plantation owning family in western Maryland forever. Brother against brother was a grim reality in that part of the country. (Born south of the Mason Dixon line) Jo

You worded this in the way I was thinking. It wasn’t really a good time in the US. IMO. — Cheryl

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I’ve never heard of a Civil War themed party. Mysteries yes, but not Civil War. I’m pretty sure they weren’t thinking of certain aspects when they chose it. Personally, I think your office mate should go in a grand Scarlett O’Hara type crimson red gown if she can find one and act as hoity toity as possible

I’m going to tell her that tomorrow! lol I like it!! — Cheryl

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@fe1.texas.rr.com): We do food-themed parties, do those count?

Now, that sounds like fun! But the concern is because of the era, plus having to rent a costume, plus buy a wedding gift. Maybe I’ll just go formal. It sounds like some others plan to do that in leu of costume. — Cheryl

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What do you guys think of these types of themed parties? As you can probably tell, the idea isn’t going over too well with some of the invitees.

My parents are going to a 25th anniversary party next week, and the "theme" is for everyone to dress as if from the 50s, 60s or 70s (the people in question were married in 1980, so we can’t figure out the theme of this party, except maybe "dress weird") My brother and I are having a 50th anniversary party for our parents this summer, and we’re not going with any theme. I guess it depends on what the hosts want to do, although I’m sure they didn’t consider the feelings of some of their guests about the era in question (or maybe they did and it didn’t matter). I agree with the suggestion that your African-American co-worker should consider dressing to out Scarlett Scarlett O’Hara, "shut mah mouth" and all. It would be even better if her DH could dress in kind – Rhett Butler/Ashley Wilkes/Miss Melanie, etc. Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha http://www.jhedge.com

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m not really a fan of them. However, friends of mine are having their wedding celebration finally, after being married last year. They are having the party on Apr 9, which is the 140th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. We aren’t required to dress in period costumes, but it is "strongly suggested" and they even included a link to a costume rental shop, and the party will be held at a place called Landon House (http://www.landonhouse.com/) and I really wonder why they chose this theme? I will have to ask. The "bride" is recently from Russia and the groom was born in the UK to American parents and moved here after most of his childhood in the UK. These are both co-workers of mine and we work in an area that is basically a melting pot. So far I’ve even heard one of our other co-workers who is African-American really shocked at this. She wants to know if she should dress like "Mammy"? What do you guys think of these types of themed parties? As you can probably tell, the idea isn’t going over too well with some of the invitees. I’ve never heard of a Civil War themed party. Mysteries yes, but not Civil War. I’m pretty sure they weren’t thinking of certain aspects when they chose it. Personally, I think your office mate should go in a grand Scarlett O’Hara type crimson red gown if she can find one and act as hoity toity as possible

As one who attends occasional Civil War era reenactments, I have to say it’s a lot of fun to try to drive a 5 speed while wearing a hoop skirt! Jill

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We do food-themed parties, do those count? — Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM)

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I suspect your friends are unaware of the feelings about the civil war that still thrive in many parts of this country. The end of the Civil War was a sordid ugly time for darn near everyone. Hardly anyone or any family came out a winner when it was finally over. That is just the nature of a civil war. No one had any money for a fancy dress ball, and if the did there were few able bodied men for the "ladies" to attend and dance with. The freed slaves were hardly introduced to the Garden of Eden at war’s end and physically and financially were often far worse off than they were before the war when at least they might have been valued property. I don’t think your friends would be amused at some of the post war costumes that come to my mind. Women in ragged clothes. Men in the ratty remains of uniforms crippled or wounded or sick. Former slaves half starved and treated by everyone else like lepers. Sorry but my family and my husbands family lived not all that far from Fredrick MD and it wasn’t party time. The fight over slavery split my husband Plantation owning family in western Maryland forever. Brother against brother was a grim reality in that part of the country. (Born south of the Mason Dixon line) Jo

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I’m not really a fan of them. However, friends of mine are having their wedding celebration finally, after being married last year. They are having the party on Apr 9, which is the 140th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. We aren’t required to dress in period costumes, but it is "strongly suggested" and they even included a link to a costume rental shop, and the party will be held at a place called Landon House (http://www.landonhouse.com/) and I really wonder why they chose this theme? I will have to ask. The "bride" is recently from Russia and the groom was born in the UK to American parents and moved here after most of his childhood in the UK. These are both co-workers of mine and we work in an area that is basically a melting pot. So far I’ve even heard one of our other co-workers who is African-American really shocked at this. She wants to know if she should dress like "Mammy"? What do you guys think of these types of themed parties? As you can probably tell, the idea isn’t going over too well with some of the invitees. — Cheryl

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I’m not really a fan of them. However, friends of mine are having their wedding celebration finally, after being married last year. They are having the party on Apr 9, which is the 140th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. We aren’t required to dress in period costumes, but it is "strongly suggested" and they even included a link to a costume rental shop, and the party will be held at a place called Landon House (http://www.landonhouse.com/) and I really wonder why they chose this theme? I will have to ask. The "bride" is recently from Russia and the groom was born in the UK to American parents and moved here after most of his childhood in the UK. These are both co-workers of mine and we work in an area that is basically a melting pot. So far I’ve even heard one of our other co-workers who is African-American really shocked at this. She wants to know if she should dress like "Mammy"? What do you guys think of these types of themed parties? As you can probably tell, the idea isn’t going over too well with some of the invitees.

They aren’t all bad, but you need a LOT of co-operation, and of course, you have to choose a theme that’s not going to get up your guests’ nose. I don’t think I would have a "themed" wedding, though– a "wedding" is more than enough theme for me. It’s just too much pressure on the guests, but that’s just me. There seem to be different ways of looking at weddings. One very common way of looking at it is: 1)It’s MY day, and I must have EVERYTHING EXACTLY the way I fantasized it since age 8, or whatever. It is MY day to be Paris Hilton, Martha Stewart, insert the Style Princess of your choice. That means EVERYBODY better do what I want, EVERY MINUTE. The way my brother and his wife did it was: 2) We want everybody there to have the best damn time they ever had. That means, first of all, that nobody is made to feel uncomfortable or spend money they can’t afford. And the rest just follows from that. And my brother’s wedding *was* one of the best damn parties of any kind I’d ever been to, and most of the guests agreed. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com

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rec.pets.cats.anecdotes They aren’t all bad, but you need a LOT of co-operation, and of course, you have to choose a theme that’s not going to get up your guests’ nose. I don’t think I would have a "themed" wedding, though– a "wedding" is more than enough theme for me. It’s just too much pressure on the guests, but that’s just me.

I tend to agree. I hope my post didn’t sound offensive or anything, but some of us could only think about how the civil war era wasn’t a really good time for our country. The only good I could see coming from it was those fighting for beliefs that didn’t include owning other humans. There seem to be different ways of looking at weddings. One very common way of looking at it is: 1)It’s MY day, and I must have EVERYTHING EXACTLY the way I fantasized it since age 8, or whatever. It is MY day to be Paris Hilton, Martha Stewart, insert the Style Princess of your choice. That means EVERYBODY better do what I want, EVERY MINUTE.

Heehee! Which makes me wonder why this theme? This girl is not a civil war buff, American History buff, or anything like that. The way my brother and his wife did it was: 2) We want everybody there to have the best damn time they ever had. That means, first of all, that nobody is made to feel uncomfortable or spend money they can’t afford. And the rest just follows from that. And my brother’s wedding *was* one of the best damn parties of any kind I’d ever been to, and most of the guests agreed.

And that is what makes it memorable. Not spending a ton of money on costumes, or being "different". — Cheryl

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – rec.pets.cats.anecdotes They aren’t all bad, but you need a LOT of co-operation, and of course, you have to choose a theme that’s not going to get up your guests’ nose. I don’t think I would have a "themed" wedding, though– a "wedding" is more than enough theme for me. It’s just too much pressure on the guests, but that’s just me. I tend to agree. I hope my post didn’t sound offensive or anything, but some of us could only think about how the civil war era wasn’t a really good time for our country. The only good I could see coming from it was those fighting for beliefs that didn’t include owning other humans. There seem to be different ways of looking at weddings. One very common way of looking at it is: 1)It’s MY day, and I must have EVERYTHING EXACTLY the way I fantasized it since age 8, or whatever. It is MY day to be Paris Hilton, Martha Stewart, insert the Style Princess of your choice. That means EVERYBODY better do what I want, EVERY MINUTE. Heehee! Which makes me wonder why this theme? This girl is not a civil war buff, American History buff, or anything like that.

Three Words: BIG POOFY DRESSES. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com

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is it just me or

admin — Sat, 29 Jan 2005 00:00:00 +0000

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is it a horrible day? today sucks big time!! later anita

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Yes, its pretty bad but could even be much worse. I’m not looking forward to tomorrow either, should be bad too. But in spite of how bad it is, I’m thankful for what I have. "pines" wrote in message

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-You can kill your own food -Phone conversations last 30 seconds -A 5 day vacation requires only one suitcase -Bathroom lines are 80% shorter -U can open all your own jars -Old friends don’t care if you lost or gained weight -When clicking through the channels, you don’t have to stop on every shot of someone crying -You can go to the bathroom alone -Your last name stays put -You can leave your bed unmade -The garage is all yours -You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness -You see the humor in "Terms Of Endearment" -You can be showered and ready in 10 minutes -If someone forgets to invite you to something, they can still be your friend -Your underwear cost $7.50 for a pack of 3 -None of your coworkers have the power to make you cry -You don’t have to shave below your neck -If your 34 and single no one notices -Chocolate is just another snack -You can quietly enjoy a car ride from the passenger seat -Flowers and/or duct tape fix everything -You never have to worry about hurting anyone’s feelings -Three pairs of shoes are more then enough -U can say anything, and not worry about what people think -Car Mechanics tell ya the truth -You can watch a game in silence withyou your buddy "thinking you are mad at him" -Wedding dress $5,000 Tux rental $85 -You don’t care if someone is talking behind your back -The remote is yours, and yours alone -If another guy shows up at the party in the same outfit, you might become life long buddies -New shoes don’t cut, blister, or mangle your feet -You think the idea of punting that small ankle biting dog is funny -If you retain water, its in a canteen -Last but no least Flushing the toilet is optional "pines" wrote in message

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pines wrote in message

news:n7WKd.40567$8u5.40390@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net… > is it a horrible day? today sucks big time!! > later anita

maybe Saturday was a bad day. my symptoms were pretty bad, and i just sat around all day. today i’m going to run some errands, or at least one errand. i had a rough week at work. i missed 5 hours on Thursday, and a lot of other people had sick days. stayed at work until 4 a.m. on Saturday morning. m.

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pines wrote in message

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i hope you cheer up. seems like you are having some rough days. it could be worse! we could be dead. m.

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On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 01:34:13 GMT, "Just Me" wrote: >Yes, its pretty bad but could even be much worse. I’m not looking forward >to tomorrow either, should be bad too. But in spite of how bad it is, I’m >thankful for what I have. >"pines" wrote in message >news:n7WKd.40567$8u5.40390@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net… >> is it a horrible day? today sucks big time!! >> later anita

Hi guys. I kinda find it funny: Anita’s message starts with "is it just me" and the first person to reply to it is Just Me. -wl

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news:OY7Ld.2649$S3.2048@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> pines wrote in message > news:n7WKd.40567$8u5.40390@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net… > > is it a horrible day? today sucks big time!! > > later anita > maybe Saturday was a bad day. my symptoms were pretty bad, and i just sat > around all day. today i’m going to run some errands, or at least one > errand. > i had a rough week at work. i missed 5 hours on Thursday, and a lot of > other people had sick days. stayed at work until 4 a.m. on Saturday > morning. > m.

michael, i am sorry to hear that. i hope next week goes better for you! later anita

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news:dZ7Ld.2651$S3.2229@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net… > pines wrote in message > news:n7WKd.40567$8u5.40390@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net… > > is it a horrible day? today sucks big time!! > > later anita > i hope you cheer up. seems like you are having some rough days. > it could be worse! we could be dead. > m.

michael, i dont think being dead would be worse. i would like to believe we would all be in heaven then. safe and sound. but that is just what i think. it is because of the money shortage in part that things have totally sucked around here of late. that leads to more fights, so on and so on. but come next week everyone should have some money again, thankfully. things should get better then, i hope. and things could be worse i know, we could have nothing to eat and no roof over our head. but i was just complaining in general. i was feeling particulally bad when i posted that. again dieing aint the worst , it is going crazy briefly like i did this morning due to a dream i had. i was worried briefly that aliens had kidnapped me then i finally calmed myself down and realized that it was jsut a dream that my voices had cooked up for me, to scare me. not very nice of them to be sure. but i dont believe in alien abductions and i refuse to go crazy in believing in them. hope you are having a better day than yesterday ! later anita

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> Hi guys. I kinda find it funny: Anita’s message starts with "is it > just me" and the first person to reply to it is Just Me. > -wl

cue Synchonicity by the Police. m.

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> michael, > i am sorry to hear that. i hope next week goes better for you! > later anita

not to be too disgusting but i took 3 craps on Friday (i don’t plan on dating anyone from here anyway). my stomach hurt! i think i got a little bug. several of the other guys at work don’t wash their hands enough, and there was a virus going around. i am going to try some stuff to improve my mind: a) vitamin regimen b) more vegetables c) stay on meds m.

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Michael, it sounds like you have a good plan there, and you wernt to disgusting either. i am sorry you have a bug, i hope it goes away soon for you! what kind of vitamin regimen are you going to try ? and i hate vegetables glad you like them they are supposed to be good for you. and always stay on the meds. that is a must. you should be feeling better in no time, hopefully! later anita

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> what kind of vitamin regimen are you going to try ?

i think multi-vitamin and B complex. i had some vitamins, but i misplaced them in the move. > and i hate vegetables glad you like them they are supposed to be good for > you.

i like green beans, peas, corn, asparagus, and greens. i’m not too fond of some wierd veggies. m.

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michael, corn is the only veggie you mentioned that i like, the rest yuck. you should add vitamin C and E into your vitamin cabinet in my opinion. vitamin C helps you from getting sick, always a good thing. and vitamin E helps keep your skin looking younger longer. my dad swears by the stuff, and my mom started using it and her skin looks much better now and my dad is 77 and my mom is 72. her winkels disappeared by half once she started using it. you should use it if you are in anyway concerned about staying young looking longer. which most people are. though i am a women and i think about that more than men probably do. just a suggestion. hope you do feel better soon!

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> michael, > corn is the only veggie you mentioned that i like, the rest yuck. > you should add vitamin C and E into your vitamin cabinet in my opinion. > vitamin C helps you from getting sick, always a good thing. and vitamin E > helps keep your skin looking younger longer. my dad swears by the stuff,

and C is water soluble, so you can eat a lot. i don’t know about E, but it’s OK in moderation. Linus Pauling, a Nobel Prize winner, suggested 10 grams of C per day. there have been controversial experiments where riboflavin and niacin (B complex) were used in treatment of schizophrenia. fish oil seems to be more supported by science. m.

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michael, where do you even get fish oil? and how is it supposed to help? later anita

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> michael, > where do you even get fish oil? and how is it supposed to help? > later anita

it has EPA in it, which is some sort of Omega 3 fatty acid (or something). it basically helps the brain build up good levels of juices. the controversy is in exactly how much we need, and whether it helps schizophrenics to any noteable degree. you’ll note several posters here have mentioned that eating a lot of fish seems to help them. fish oil is expensive though. i was eating 10 grams, i think, of oil a day. the bottles are like $10 a pop at GNC. i was probably pissing my money away, but i didn’t want to try conventional meds because they’d eat my brain (and they have). your mileage may vary. m.

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> Hm..this came so long, that I should get an ISBN number for it.

we all deserve to be published, even Daniel Urtiz. m.

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hi michael my doctor told me to take 7000mg fish oil a day to help arthritis pain. recently it was learned one should not take more than 200mg vit e a day. s

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Wk 3 WI

admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2005 00:00:00 +0000

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or jewelry/shoes/or my cats, Lee

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Life Rule #1. Never dread having to buy clothes. Right – just spend the money on computer and other high tech gear. (G) Lynne Highest Weight – 308 WW Start Weight this time around Dec 29/04 – 222.4 Weight this week – 218 Goal – 150 (Subject to change) "Change doesn’t happen while you’re sitting around." what great progress. I have been extremely fortunate in the clothing department. As I have lost I was able to borrow clothes from my mom and sister, and felt great returning them before I wore them out. I am getting close to goal and am dreading having to actually settle on a goal/size and then buying clothes, Lee, proud for you Hi Everyone, I got a bit confused about my WI day because the online program I’m doing lets you WI at any time. So I’ve decided it’s Monday and although this is my second WI, it’s week 3. Anyway, I’ve lost more weight, another 2.5 pounds, a total of 8.5 pounds since 3 weeks ago. I’m very pleased with my progress but as I’m eating quite a lot of food I’m not at all sure if it’s going to continue. The other bit of good news is that I’m now officially within the "Normal Weight Range" BMI, on some charts albeit at the top, so I’m no longer medically overweight! Hurrah! But my goal weight is still some way off – mainly because of my asthma. I’m supposed to be at the lower end of the health BMI range as it means I need less oxygen to move around. At least my doctor can’t nag me any more though – his chart says I’m not fat any more! Since losing 2 inches the first week, this week I’ve actually gained a fraction of an inch, although it’s still much less than it was. My personal goal is to get into my UK size 14 jeans – at the moment the blubber flops over the top of the waistband in a most unattractive way, and doing them up is impossible. Maybe I need to lose another stone for that to happen but I’m determined and I’m not buying myself any new clothes until I reach goal! — Anna (in UK) Start Weight: 174 lbs Goal Weight: 146 lbs Current Weight: 165.5 lbs

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LOL, Lee

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Life Rule #1. Never dread having to buy clothes. Right – just spend the money on computer and other high tech gear. (G) That’s always my first choice. The spousal unit says my punishment in the hereafter will be a room full of the latest and most up-to-date gadgets – and nothing to power them with. He is truly an evil man. Lynne Highest Weight – 308 WW Start Weight this time around Dec 29/04 – 222.4 Weight this week – 218 Goal – 150 (Subject to change) "Change doesn’t happen while you’re sitting around."

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toolos=toys according to my DH and me. Between the 2 of us when we got married we had almost every power tool out there. I also had a chipper and a sicklebar mower, just the thing you need in an apartment, but after I sold my land I was not going to sell my toys. Adele — 248/242/169 minigoal 238 2/13/04

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Oh, I certainly would not want to be accused of store-bias. Home Depot is fine with me. It was more fine when I was remodeling the kiitchen. Can’t have too many tools even if they will never be used again (G) How true Fred. My DH dreads me going into Best Buy and Office Max, they are my TOY stores, his is HOme Depot. Adele

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You going to roll it back to Seattle area from Colville?

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A chipper huh. Can I borrow it when you move back to Washington? (G) toolos=toys according to my DH and me. Between the 2 of us when we got married we had almost every power tool out there. I also had a chipper and a sicklebar mower, just the thing you need in an apartment, but after I sold my land I was not going to sell my toys. Adele

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I hate shopping in general and completely redoing is overwhelming, but then at this rate it will still be a hundred years before clothes are an issue,

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Life Rule #1. Never dread having to buy clothes. Lynne Highest Weight – 308 WW Start Weight this time around Dec 29/04 – 222.4 Weight this week – 218 Goal – 150 (Subject to change) "Change doesn’t happen while you’re sitting around." what great progress. I have been extremely fortunate in the clothing department. As I have lost I was able to borrow clothes from my mom and sister, and felt great returning them before I wore them out. I am getting close to goal and am dreading having to actually settle on a goal/size and then buying clothes, Lee, proud for you Hi Everyone, I got a bit confused about my WI day because the online program I’m doing lets you WI at any time. So I’ve decided it’s Monday and although this is my second WI, it’s week 3. Anyway, I’ve lost more weight, another 2.5 pounds, a total of 8.5 pounds since 3 weeks ago. I’m very pleased with my progress but as I’m eating quite a lot of food I’m not at all sure if it’s going to continue. The other bit of good news is that I’m now officially within the "Normal Weight Range" BMI, on some charts albeit at the top, so I’m no longer medically overweight! Hurrah! But my goal weight is still some way off – mainly because of my asthma. I’m supposed to be at the lower end of the health BMI range as it means I need less oxygen to move around. At least my doctor can’t nag me any more though – his chart says I’m not fat any more! Since losing 2 inches the first week, this week I’ve actually gained a fraction of an inch, although it’s still much less than it was. My personal goal is to get into my UK size 14 jeans – at the moment the blubber flops over the top of the waistband in a most unattractive way, and doing them up is impossible. Maybe I need to lose another stone for that to happen but I’m determined and I’m not buying myself any new clothes until I reach goal! — Anna (in UK) Start Weight: 174 lbs Goal Weight: 146 lbs Current Weight: 165.5 lbs

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what great progress. I have been extremely fortunate in the clothing department. As I have lost I was able to borrow clothes from my mom and sister, and felt great returning them before I wore them out. I am getting close to goal and am dreading having to actually settle on a goal/size and then buying clothes, Lee, proud for you

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Everyone, I got a bit confused about my WI day because the online program I’m doing lets you WI at any time. So I’ve decided it’s Monday and although this is my second WI, it’s week 3. Anyway, I’ve lost more weight, another 2.5 pounds, a total of 8.5 pounds since 3 weeks ago. I’m very pleased with my progress but as I’m eating quite a lot of food I’m not at all sure if it’s going to continue. The other bit of good news is that I’m now officially within the "Normal Weight Range" BMI, on some charts albeit at the top, so I’m no longer medically overweight! Hurrah! But my goal weight is still some way off – mainly because of my asthma. I’m supposed to be at the lower end of the health BMI range as it means I need less oxygen to move around. At least my doctor can’t nag me any more though – his chart says I’m not fat any more! Since losing 2 inches the first week, this week I’ve actually gained a fraction of an inch, although it’s still much less than it was. My personal goal is to get into my UK size 14 jeans – at the moment the blubber flops over the top of the waistband in a most unattractive way, and doing them up is impossible. Maybe I need to lose another stone for that to happen but I’m determined and I’m not buying myself any new clothes until I reach goal! — Anna (in UK) Start Weight: 174 lbs Goal Weight: 146 lbs Current Weight: 165.5 lbs

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Life Rule #1. Never dread having to buy clothes. Lynne Highest Weight – 308 WW Start Weight this time around Dec 29/04 – 222.4 Weight this week – 218 Goal – 150 (Subject to change) "Change doesn’t happen while you’re sitting around." – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -what great progress. I have been extremely fortunate in the clothing department. As I have lost I was able to borrow clothes from my mom and sister, and felt great returning them before I wore them out. I am getting close to goal and am dreading having to actually settle on a goal/size and then buying clothes, Lee, proud for you Hi Everyone, I got a bit confused about my WI day because the online program I’m doing lets you WI at any time. So I’ve decided it’s Monday and although this is my second WI, it’s week 3. Anyway, I’ve lost more weight, another 2.5 pounds, a total of 8.5 pounds since 3 weeks ago. I’m very pleased with my progress but as I’m eating quite a lot of food I’m not at all sure if it’s going to continue. The other bit of good news is that I’m now officially within the "Normal Weight Range" BMI, on some charts albeit at the top, so I’m no longer medically overweight! Hurrah! But my goal weight is still some way off – mainly because of my asthma. I’m supposed to be at the lower end of the health BMI range as it means I need less oxygen to move around. At least my doctor can’t nag me any more though – his chart says I’m not fat any more! Since losing 2 inches the first week, this week I’ve actually gained a fraction of an inch, although it’s still much less than it was. My personal goal is to get into my UK size 14 jeans – at the moment the blubber flops over the top of the waistband in a most unattractive way, and doing them up is impossible. Maybe I need to lose another stone for that to happen but I’m determined and I’m not buying myself any new clothes until I reach goal! — Anna (in UK) Start Weight: 174 lbs Goal Weight: 146 lbs Current Weight: 165.5 lbs

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Life Rule #1. Never dread having to buy clothes. Right – just spend the money on computer and other high tech gear. (G)

That’s always my first choice. The spousal unit says my punishment in the hereafter will be a room full of the latest and most up-to-date gadgets – and nothing to power them with. He is truly an evil man. Lynne Highest Weight – 308 WW Start Weight this time around Dec 29/04 – 222.4 Weight this week – 218 Goal – 150 (Subject to change) "Change doesn’t happen while you’re sitting around."

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How true Fred. My DH dreads me going into Best Buy and Office Max, they are my TOY stores, his is HOme Depot. Adele — 248/242/169 minigoal 238 2/13/04

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Great work and great NSV! Congratulations! — Brenda 209/197/155

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You are doing great in 3 weeks, Anna! Keep it up! — ~Kristin 285.2/282.2/164

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Hi Everyone, I got a bit confused about my WI day because the online program I’m doing lets you WI at any time. So I’ve decided it’s Monday and although this is my second WI, it’s week 3. Anyway, I’ve lost more weight, another 2.5 pounds, a total of 8.5 pounds since 3 weeks ago. I’m very pleased with my progress but as I’m eating quite a lot of food I’m not at all sure if it’s going to continue. The other bit of good news is that I’m now officially within the "Normal Weight Range" BMI, on some charts albeit at the top, so I’m no longer medically overweight! Hurrah! But my goal weight is still some way off – mainly because of my asthma. I’m supposed to be at the lower end of the health BMI range as it means I need less oxygen to move around. At least my doctor can’t nag me any more though – his chart says I’m not fat any more! Since losing 2 inches the first week, this week I’ve actually gained a fraction of an inch, although it’s still much less than it was. My personal goal is to get into my UK size 14 jeans – at the moment the blubber flops over the top of the waistband in a most unattractive way, and doing them up is impossible. Maybe I need to lose another stone for that to happen but I’m determined and I’m not buying myself any new clothes until I reach goal! — Anna (in UK) Start Weight: 174 lbs Goal Weight: 146 lbs Current Weight: 165.5 lbs

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Hi Everyone, I got a bit confused about my WI day because the online program I’m doing lets you WI at any time. So I’ve decided it’s Monday and although this is my second WI, it’s week 3.

Yes you are at the beginning of week 3. Week1 is actually the day you start so I can understand your confusion. Anyway, I’ve lost more weight, another 2.5 pounds, a total of 8.5 pounds since 3 weeks ago. I’m very pleased with my progress but as I’m eating quite a lot of food I’m not at all sure if it’s going to continue.

Great job. Isn’t amazing how the program works when we stick to it? The other bit of good news is that I’m now officially within the "Normal Weight Range" BMI, on some charts albeit at the top, so I’m no longer medically overweight! Hurrah! But my goal weight is still some way off – mainly because of my asthma. I’m supposed to be at the lower end of the health BMI range as it means I need less oxygen to move around. At least my doctor can’t nag me any more though – his chart says I’m not fat any more!

Another goodie. Congrats. Since losing 2 inches the first week, this week I’ve actually gained a fraction of an inch, although it’s still much less than it was. My personal goal is to get into my UK size 14 jeans – at the moment the blubber flops over the top of the waistband in a most unattractive way, and doing them up is impossible. Maybe I need to lose another stone for that to happen but I’m determined and I’m not buying myself any new clothes until I reach goal!

Sounds like you have a nice insentive to keep going. Good luck.

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And yet another one of this group reaching normal BMI! You are all doing so great. Congrats, Anna! Nathalie

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Everyone, I got a bit confused about my WI day because the online program I’m doing lets you WI at any time. So I’ve decided it’s Monday and although this is my second WI, it’s week 3. Anyway, I’ve lost more weight, another 2.5 pounds, a total of 8.5 pounds since 3 weeks ago. I’m very pleased with my progress but as I’m eating quite a lot of food I’m not at all sure if it’s going to continue. The other bit of good news is that I’m now officially within the "Normal Weight Range" BMI, on some charts albeit at the top, so I’m no longer medically overweight! Hurrah! But my goal weight is still some way off – mainly because of my asthma. I’m supposed to be at the lower end of the health BMI range as it means I need less oxygen to move around. At least my doctor can’t nag me any more though – his chart says I’m not fat any more! Since losing 2 inches the first week, this week I’ve actually gained a fraction of an inch, although it’s still much less than it was. My personal goal is to get into my UK size 14 jeans – at the moment the blubber flops over the top of the waistband in a most unattractive way, and doing them up is impossible. Maybe I need to lose another stone for that to happen but I’m determined and I’m not buying myself any new clothes until I reach goal!

I had a LOT more to lose than you (70 lbs), so getting new clothes part way through was a must – as well as fun! I bought stretch knit stuff that was a leeeeetle sausage-skin like when I first got it, but some now hangs in elegant folds, some fits neatly, and some has gone on the Little Orphan Annie pile already! Several pairs of trousers I got from a friend last summer have done that one! The stretch jeans I got then are still ok on average! Still a neat fit on legs and hips, but getting loose in the waist! I now have and wear things in sizes ranging from Small to Large, depending on the make and style! My goal is to fit back in my wedding dress. — Kate XXXXXX Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk Click on Kate’s Pages and explore!

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Yeaaaa! Double congratulations, Anna! For losing that 2.5 & getting into the Normal range. Wonderful. Elaine

Yes, it is great, but I’m still annoyed at myself for having to do it. One would have thought one round of slimming would be enough for anyone, but no, I had to ignore everything I’d learned and eat like a Sumo for 6 months — Anna (in UK) Start Weight: 174 lbs Goal Weight: 146 lbs Current Weight: 165.5 lbs

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Yeaaaa! Double congratulations, Anna! For losing that 2.5 & getting into the Normal range. Wonderful. Elaine – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Everyone, I got a bit confused about my WI day because the online program I’m doing lets you WI at any time. So I’ve decided it’s Monday and although this is my second WI, it’s week 3. Anyway, I’ve lost more weight, another 2.5 pounds, a total of 8.5 pounds since 3 weeks ago. I’m very pleased with my progress but as I’m eating quite a lot of food I’m not at all sure if it’s going to continue. The other bit of good news is that I’m now officially within the "Normal Weight Range" BMI, on some charts albeit at the top, so I’m no longer medically overweight! Hurrah! But my goal weight is still some way off – mainly because of my asthma. I’m supposed to be at the lower end of the health BMI range as it means I need less oxygen to move around. At least my doctor can’t nag me any more though – his chart says I’m not fat any more! Since losing 2 inches the first week, this week I’ve actually gained a fraction of an inch, although it’s still much less than it was. My personal goal is to get into my UK size 14 jeans – at the moment the blubber flops over the top of the waistband in a most unattractive way, and doing them up is impossible. Maybe I need to lose another stone for that to happen but I’m determined and I’m not buying myself any new clothes until I reach goal!

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