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Hey guys, lets see some of your beautiful flowers, plants and gardens. I have a question... here is a picture of a maiden hair fern (sp?) that was Mom's. I wanna transplant it to the pot on the left - but hopefully you can see WHY Im having a hard time figuring out HOW to keep the root system in tact for the re-potting. Its kinda all over the pot - and little green happening. Any suggestions?

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I haven't been on much this summer, and have only in the past few days been catching up. I realized something' s been missing, and it's Delarla! Where the heck has she gone? I loved reading her posts whether they were her musings or wls support. Anyone know why she's missing? I hope it's just a busy summer keeping her away. She's the only person on here who made me snort coffee.

Happy Birthday DeAnn!! May all your dreams come true!!

I just got an email from someone in Nigeria wanting to order some of my jewelry collection for his store. I am so pumped. This is gonna give me a HUGE profit. I am thrilled. Well Ok maybe not too thrilled with the actual filling of the order but I just gotta keep the eye on the prize. They want 37 pieces of my collection. HOW COOL IS THAT? OK that is all. LOL!!

I have this "crop circle" that popped up in my yard and I don't know what it is. I suspect this is where my septic is...Does anyone know what it could be caused by? It's perfectly round and perfectly BROWN. The ground is firm where this is...not mushy or anything. Actually, other than being brown, its just like the surrounding area...It happened about 3 weeks ago.

Sharing a IMO very cool My Space page/ website for anyone who grew up- is from Jacksonville- or just everyone who loves Punk! I hope you go check it out! Not just because my Dad is on the show either! (Stevie Stiletto-Ray) but please do go check him out! LOL on the myspace link their website is listed, you can listen to the shows... Snipit: The Bottom40 Rock Show is a Podcast dedicated to promoting great independent music. Especially rock based music. Metal , Punk, Hard Rock or a mix of all. http://www.myspace.com/bottom40 Nana~

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When I am skinny I will: Buy cheap active wear from Wal-Mart. And Target. And Kohl's. And Ross. Buy expensive lingerie from Nordstrom or Macy's. Buy sleazy, expensive lingerie from Victoria's Secret and Fredricks of Hollywood! (lol) Wear high heels. Go scuba diving in Cozumel. Have professional photographs taken. Track down old friends and acquaintances who never knew I got fat. Go to the movies on opening weekend. Attend every office function of my husband's job. Learn to ballroom dance. Wearing high heels and appropriate wardrobe. Get a massage. And . . . What's your secret skinny dream?

You get what you deserve

I was watching the news Sunday and Monday, and heard about Cuba's Leader Fidel Castro's surgery which required him to pass the reigns of power onto his brother Raul for the next week or so. The scene then changed to show the reactions of Cuban-Americans in Miami and the Cubans in Cuba. Outside of the totally opposite reaction to the medical/political crisis, I was struck with the following observations: #1. Over 90% of the Cubans were Black, but about 90% of the Cuban-Americans were White. #2. About 45% of the Cuban-Americans were in an age bracket to probably have been the grandchildren of the people that fled Cuba when Castro took control. #3. About 45% of th…

OK we just had an earthquake...hate em! Those of you who've been through them will know what I mean We don't have them in the UK, so it's something I've had to get used to here in Greece- downside to everything eh? This one was a bone shaker...only 4.7 but very near to us. We had a huge one in February which was far away but was 6.9 and the first one ever felt by all Greece simultaneously. So, what natural phenomenon have you been through and how do you deal with em?

I received an e-mail recently with an attached file called "heartattack1.pps". It is a slick presentation on how to save your life if you are having a heart attack while alone, BUT IS IS NOT TRUE yet, because of it's high quality and because it names a medical institution as it's source, it can be very dangerous and misleading. I wish there was a way to upload the file to this forum so that all of you could see how seductive it is.

If we worked for NorthWest Airline, we might not have needed a Lap-Band. They recently distributed a booklet to their employess who face job-cuts and salary cuts. The airline suggested that workers can take "a date for a walk along the beach or in the woods." The booklet also says the workers should not be "shy about pulling something you like out of the trash" and not to go shopping while hungry. Gee, and I thought our economy was doing so well.

I just noticed you're listed as a Mod now, Wheetsin. Not sure if congrats or condolences are in order, so I'll offer both. *smiles* Good choice, Alex :clap2: :clap2:

Okay, in honour of LOVEULOTS17LOV who just got her first job, I thought it would be interesting to say what our first jobs were!!! I'll start.... Other than the obvious babysitting gigs, my first "real" job was at 17 when I got a job at a short lived fast food joint called "Frisco Jacks". It served sourdough with different toppings (not dessert like toppings....but real meal toppings....like chili etc). I was soooo embarrassed when I started working there (it was in an upscale mall to boot!) as I had to wear this BIG ol' BRIGHT RED chef's hat with a matching apron...and sometimes they made me stand out in the mall with a tray of freebies to lure the customers in....…

I have been wearing Bali 2633 Granny Panties for 10 plus years now. What I like is how the legs fit. My problem is the top comes up way too high on me now. I can't find anything even close to the leg in a low rise. Any suggestions? I have to fold them way down on the top so they don't hang out over my new Levi's. +

I am realinzing today that kids for all that they are worth can be great inspirations! My 7 year old went with me to the gym last night to workout. She was so great! She really cracked the whip with me, and helped me to keep going. She had me running and kept saying "momma you can do it, c'mon" I haven't ran in ahhh, 10 years probly! LOL...but she helped keep me going. She was so great, and it felt great to have someone believe in me! What do your kids (or grandkids) do for you to keep you going when it gets tough?

Some on here, I think it was Iziksmom mentioned getting bracelets for bander's, something like banded and beautiful..... just wondering whatever happened to them?

My 6th grade class is going to adopt another class somewhere in the US. Any teachers out there want to pen pal with my class??? I have about 20 students for this project that I would like to have as a year long project. We write you individual letters, you pair your kids up and they write back. I would like to stay within 1st - 8th grade. Let me know if you are interested ASAP. We are starting our letter writing skills next week and I would like to have our students "pen pal" buddies paired up by the following week. Thanks!

I have a dilemna that has been bugging me for the past 2 years. Need some help. My ex dumped me on Christmas Eve 2004. He said there was no one else but I later found out a new woman was in the picture. Someone fit and thin and exciting. We had planned on getting married, building a new house, etc. Needless to say, I was floored and totally upset. I decided to move on and have no contact with him. Well, he would not stop e-mailing me and sometimes he called. This has gone on for the past 2 years. He wants to be 'friends'. States I am the best friend he ever had and needs/wants me to be friends with him. He knows I had the surgery and has seen me since. I've lost 55lbs and…

I just joined an interesting group site similar to MySpace but more geared towards adults. I'm not positive it will take off, or that it's some great place, but it seems nice to me. I set up a lapband group on there and I'm trying it out. If anyone is interested, here's where to go to sign up. http://www.gather.com/register.jsp?ref=bza_73926

DON'T CHEAT AND LOOK AT THE BOTTOM FOR THE ANSWERS!!! History Exam... Everyone over 40 should have a pretty easy time at this exam. If you are under 40 you can claim a handicap. This is a History Exam for those who don't mind seeing how much they really remember about what went on in their life. Get paper and pencil and number from 1 to 20. Write the letter of each answer and score at the end. 1. In the 1940's, where were automobile headlight dimmer switches located? a. On the floor shift knob b. On the floor board, to the left of the clutch c. Next to the horn 2. The bottle top o f a Royal Crown Cola bottle had holes in it. For what was it used? a. Capture li…

Why, Why, Why? Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are getting weak? Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know there is not enough? Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet? Why doesn't glue stick to the bottle? Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection? Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard? Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him? Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets? Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"? If people evolved from ape…

Can you believe Elvis is dead 29 years today....gee I feel so old ~ I remember where I was the day he died. I was in the basement watching tv with my cousin and sister when my brother came down stairs and said Elvis is dead... we were all like "your such an ass" no he's not, now get out of here y'jerk. Boy did I cry. I loved Elvis then and I still love him today.... what a shame

yooooouuuuuuuu hoooooooooooooo......Alison.....where are you hiding??? What happened to ya?? Miss ya!

Hey people, This is mostly just a rant but if any one has any thing to add please do. I have been obese my entire life. And it had become such a problem that I had surgery to help me overcome that difficulty. My husband was a bean pole until we married. Since we got married he has steadily gained weight. He is now what is considered borderline "fat" not obese by any means. 190lbs 6ft. but he has a pretty big tummy, little to no muscle, the doctor told him to exercise and lose a little fat and gain a little muscle Tonight i fried him 2 eggs for dinner, 3 slices of ham and 2 slices of buttered toast with a mug of chocolate milk. This is not a normal dinner,…

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you.. Happy Birthday my hero, Happy Birthday to you! I hope your day was as splendid as you are! :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2:

Elvis’ teddy bear leaves building the hard way http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14154738/ Guard dog rips head off Presley’s $75,000 toy in stuffed-animal rampage And that was only ONE of the rare teddy bears destroyed by this dog!

Yep..I got my eyebrow done last night @ 11pm.. As my 1 year reward

Surgery scheduled 8/21...In TJ,Mexico will be picked @SanDiego a/p and taken across the boarder to the hosiptal and returned 8/25 ..when u have no idea the cost of the cab..how do apply a tip... and same for the Hotel any help or suggestion greatly appreciated Charlene821:help:

Hey all... I am cleaning out my closet this weekend and have a bunch of stuff to get rid of and thought I woul ask if anyone wants/needs anything. I have a bunch of Tommy Hilfiger stuff in sizes 24, 22 and shirts in 3x. I would much rather ship it to someone here than just drop it off at a thrift store. PM me if your interested!

I went to Kohl's again yesterday. This time to try on jeans. For the first time in my whole entire life, I bought two pair of Levi's Jeans. Even at my skinniest 100 pounds (1980) I couldn't squeeze my thighs into a pair of Levi's. I know that Levi's come in relaxed fit, boot cut, low ride, and so on now that they didn't have in 1980, but I still got excited about owning my first ever pair of Levi's. I almost forgot to mention... size 10! Pre-band I was wearing Lane Bryant Cords size 20. Toot! Toot! :clap2:

I see so many of us signed on right now and I was thinking about how far apart we all are from each other. Some of us at jobs, others at home. For some its morning, while for others its nighttime. And yet at this moment we have all come together, looking for support, lending an ear to someone who needs to vent, just being a wonderful group of people in general. And so.. I had this urge to stop for a moment, to reach thru space and time to give each of you a hug and a big smile, and to say, "Hello friend, how's your day going? I'm having coffee, sitting in my office at home.. its still cool outside so the window is open, but we are going to have another hot day. My mind …

I dont know if anyone else started a happy birthday thread for this wonderful woman, but if so.. oh well. She deserves another! A very very happy birthday to you, Gadgetlady! May your next 40 be filled with even more joy and splendor than the first! *big happy b-day hugs*

Figured I'd post this to give someone a chuckle, and possibly someone else a chance to voice the unforseen "odd" side effects of weight loss. Here's my very annoying side affect of losing weight: My BUM hurts. It appears that because I have refused to exercise (so no buns of steel) and I now have lost a massive ammount of padding, I sit directly on my tailbone. This pinches and pokes the skin between the tailbone and my chair. Sad but true folks, weightless is a pain in the ass. :huggie: (now, if I could just get up and work on those buns of steel, I wouldn't be sitting here thinking about making people laugh over my painful tuckus....)

I IQ (the Aussie version of TiVo) all the current affairs programs for the week, and watch them on Saturdays. I got to Wednesday nights "A Current Affair" and they were doing a story on a woman who drink drives, without a licence. I recognised the school and shop they followed her to, I recognised HER. She is the mother of children who go to school with my son! This woman drives drunk, and unlicensed to pick her children up. I have seen her driving, and thought to myself "she must be on something" and I was right! I am so glad I am so super protective and walk my DS to and from school every day. It's very scary to know that someone like that is on the roads.

Anyone have an opinion regarding Cymbalta? Any side effects to worry about (especially curious about sexual side effects). Any experienced information would be helpful.

Has anyone really seen the news stories today? I don't have TV to see what is really going on....I'm a little stressed flying so soon (for surgery) after something like this - but as I told my DD - I'm just going to San Diego - not an international flight. Anyone else flying soon?

lol...Alright..So my 23rd B-day is 08/08/06..I was thinking about getting my eye brow pierced?..and then i was thinking on 08/10/06 (my 1 year surgery anniversary) to get my tongue pierced..I need thoughts :) Does anyone have anything pierced and did it hurt? what are the rules after getting your tongue pierced? liquids for a week?? I am still iffy about the tongue one but its something i really want (isn't it a turn on for guys? ) What do you want to get pierced??? hehehe Kristen

Yesterday we started swim lessons for my boys (ages 4 & 5) at the YMCA. I had orientation for the fitness center during their class and arrived just about the time they were finishing up. My kids were at different ends of the pool. I saw my youngest get out so I walked over to get him. When I turned around to go get the older one, he was GONE!! I asked where my child was & the lifeguard that had been helping didn't know and she asked the teacher who was still in the Water hanging on the side. She said she had no idea. I didn't panic and followed the lifeguard into the youth locker room. There he was with other kids in the shower. Thank God he still has his trunks…

Next year at this time.... I can run. I can hike down and back up the high bank at my house that leads to the river bank. I can cross my legs. I hold my head high when I walk in a room. I enjoy shopping for clothes. I can play with my kids regardless of the activity. I can go skydiving. I can buy that sex toy DH and I want because I'll be well under the weight restriction! I can wear leather pants and look GREAT in them. I can choose any type of lingerie I want. I feel sexy when I'm naked with my man. I am at my optimal health. I have healthy cholesterol levels. I have energy. I am no longer a high risk for stroke, cancer, heart attack. I c…

Off the wall question, I know, but long story short I want to commission someone to build & install/apply/whatever the wooden pieces for an old shotgun. I have the wood, and I have the metal part of the gun. I've called a few carpenters but they all tell me that's not what they do, I need to call someone who specializes in that kind of stuff -- but they can't tell me where to start, or what "someone who specializes in that kind of stuff" is called. So I thought maybe we'd have some gun savvy people here who might know where I can start.

Heya, I have a question to whom ever can give advice! :huggie: We bought a centex home 2years ago brand new built from ground up, it is our first home and we didn't really know what we needed/wanted all we knew was it was bigger than any apartment we have ever had. Well now 2 years later we are well settled into our home the kids are older and we are crowded...My hubby HATES our 1 car garage and it really IS packed full of our stuff...the kids complain about the size of their bedrooms both will only hold a twin size bed with dresser and desk. They are older and want full size beds now..and they have gone from the toy box to computers gutiars etc this all takes room the…

Hello! I am looking to begin Massage Therapy classes at a local community college. I am really excited about getting a certificate in massage therapy, I just had a few questions about the field if anyone would like to share! Have a great day!

Being in a somewhat introspective mood, I got to thinking about silly little things I take for granted, that I really ought not to. Here's my top 5. 1. Employer provided coffee. Okay I know sounds a bit stupid. I come from the UK though and have had to pay for crap coffee for most of my working life. Now I whine because the employer provided coffee isn't awesome. 2. Gas Prices: Am I mental? Yep. Fraid so. Even at three bucks a gallon, I'd probably pay more to fill up a Ford Focus in the UK, than I pay to fill up an Expedition here. 3. High speed internet: Yep, I now get grumpy if I download at less than 150K a second. Maybe I should spend a month on dialup a…

I am a true country girl, born and raised and lived 30+ years in the woods of central lower Michigan. I moved to SD in 2003, married in 2004 and make my home in a city of about 15,000. For the most part we have decent neighbors. With exception to the Yeah Whos that live across the street. They boom their music, peel out on their motorcycles, burn donuts in the street (they left two back circles), throw fast food wrappers, pop cans and such on the ground to name just a few. I don't want to cause a stink, but I want some resolution to the problem. Should I call the law if this continues, just try to ignore them, or something else? Any advice would be awesome.

I have been using google adds for the last 4 months, today I get a email saying they cut my site for invalid clicks?!? Do any of you have any exp. w/ this? I know its against the rules to click you on adds and I have not done this...I honestly do not know how I'm booted for invalid clicks? I post my sig at the bottom of every post and if people go there and look around click or what not is their business. I'm pretty mad right now because I feel I am being wrongly booted! I mean the only thing I can think is alot of people are coming from LBT to my link and it shows that? I dunno, but even if so....it makes sense that people in a WLS forum would look at a WLS page!!! …

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Ello! I was reading the myspace thread earlier and thought I'd ask if anyone journals on Live journal? I am on myspace too, but I do all my journaling and photos on live journal. I know Piercedqt is on livejournal cause shes on my friends list :Banane56: Anyhoo if you are on add me http://my-nana.livejournal.com/