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Ooooh... here's another "food" tip... Starbucks now has 90 cal "skinny lattes" in caramel, mocha, cinnamon dolce & another flavor I can't remember right now. The "Tall" (12 oz.) size. Sipping one of those can feel decadant, too!

Hey Pam! Sorry to hear you're having a tough day. Idea: how about getting some "legal" items that taste like you're cheating & eat those? Like 100 cal cookie packs (the Lorna Doones are great!) or 100 cal cupcakes or skinny cow frozen fudge bars... you get the idea! So even if you eat "several", you're still doing better than if you ate the "real" thing! Be safe, Laura!

Well, poor DD & DS have to sit next to me... so I just raise the arm rest and let it all hang out!!

It's the "plane" theme because we're flying to Disney in 4 weeks & for the first time in... forever!... I won't have to do the "fat lady dance" wiggling into the seat & covering the fact that I'm not buckled w/a pillow! (Yes, I have done that! I refuse to ask for an extender!!)

Hey all~~ Just a quick pop-in... wanted to (FIANLLY) update my siggy to my new low: 245 this a.m.! Slow & steady!! Glug, glug, glug!! Check in later!

Good Thurs Morn, Vi's!~~ Lots of running around today... errands & coffee & work out & mailing out my Ebay sales & DD's 1st band concert tonight! Make it a great day, everyone!

Then you need to VOTE, Tracy!

Feel free to cast your votes any time... 2 of us have already voted!... Just PM me & let me know either #1: "Splash" = Deep Creek #2: $250 #3: Tunica (as it seems to have a late-entrant surge going on).

It's not that it wasn't g-rated... it's just... do I really need to know all that? Told ya I'm a prude!

Ever heard the phrase "TMI"?? :lalala:

Ha! Terri! "Lexapro helps, too!" Ha! Laura, please don't feel like you need to answer Haydee's question re: the operation of the swing. Please. Really. PMs were invented for a reason! Can you tell that I'm a prude?? Probably prudier than the preacher's wife!! Terri -- Are you getting back into exercising?? Dontcha love Ebay auction closing day?? I have 27 items -- really old (like 5 years!) Mary Kay foundations + samples, etc -- closing today I just keep refreshing & hearing "ca-ching! ca-ching!" Love it!

Someone had asked for examples of locales of the $250 trips from the travel site... Charleston, SC; Las Vegas; Phoenix, AZ; Scottsdale, AZ; Myrtle Beach, SC; Tampa, FL; Boston, MA; Dallas, TX; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Chicago, IL; NY, NY; New Orleans, LA; Orlando, FL; Portland, ME... and that's just from the first 3 pages... there were about 13 pages from my airport (BWI). Check it out from your airport!

Love the quote! Ha! & the tip... good thinking exercise... I like that! Thanks, Janie!

Good Morn, Vi's~~ A nice "routine" day today... off to the Y, then home & WORK... have a big editing job that I need to get crankin' on! + laundry, housework, driving the kids around... like I said, a "routine" day. I've finally gotten rid of my Xmas weight... phew! Now it's onward & downward! Make it a great day, Vi's!

I never thought of it like that, Pam!! Ha HA!! Naaah... we're ALL NORMAL... Reeeeeeeeaaaaalllllyyyy!! heh heh heh

I don't mind the schlepping! I live to schlep -- just ask my kids! I'm a pro! But Pam, I applaud your adventurous spirit! How about... let's give everyone a day or two to check out the link & post any questions, etc... Then we'll have a "secret ballot" vote. Everyone will PM me w/either "Lake" or "Surprise!" (as we won't know where we'll end up 'til May). OK?

Judy... there's a place where you type in your airport & it shows you the deals from that airport.

Deep breaths, everyone... keep your panties on! Yes, we can certainly still go to Deep Creek if that's what everyone wants to do!! Ms. Jen just realized that she had access to affordable, quick get-aways that she didn't back when this whole discussion began, and wanted to offer them to us. Cost is an issue for many of us... and roughly we're figuring $200 or so for the house, + the cost of airfare, + the cost of food, etc... Whereas these are weekend trips that are $250 or less air AND hotel... the way I understand it, the fare will be different depending where you are, but it won't be more than $250. If we did go with one of these trips, everyone could simply fly in @ their convenience... no coordinating trips to/from the airport + then driving out to Western MD & arriving/departing there at convenient times + getting everyone back in time to fly out again. Also, food. No need to shop & cook... just purchase! Same w/linens, towels, paper goods... And the private room thing wasn't aimed at anyone in particular... I think everyone may enjoy having some private space in the whirl of over-stimulation of nonstop fun! Ms. Jen was hesitant about posting this info and re-opening the discussion. When I looked at the link, it did seem well-priced and convenient. I encouraged her to go ahead and share the info w/everyone. I think it's always good to make a decision with as much info as possible. Obviously, if we had gone ahead and booked the cabin last year, then we wouldn't have this opportunity to review our plans. Wherever we go... the important thing is that we're together!! Watch out world, here come the Vi's!! This is ALL good! Keep an open mind, and let's consider all our options, ok? If everyone still wants to go to Deep Creek -- great! I'm sure the details will all work themselves out... they usually do! Peace!

(((Laura)))

1. me 2. Jennifur 3. Terridoodle 4. Judy 5. Kat 6. Pam 7. TracyK 8. Laura 9. Jane 10. Haydee

PAM: "Curb your enthusiasm!" :eek:

Ok everyone... take a deep breath!!! I just got off the phone w/ Ms. Jen and she has an absolutely FABULOUS idea that she is going to post about but it may solve issues about: LOWER COST PRIVATE ROOMS EASE & CONVENIENCE OF TRAVEL FOR ALL RELAXATION FOR ALL Remember... the ultimate idea here was to get together. The whole Deep Creek location idea came about cuz' you all liked the pics from our trip... but maybe it is not the best/most convenient option. Now that she is "in the industry", she has info that she didn't back when we decided all this. & some of it is GOOD info!! FUN info!! INEXPENSIVE info!! So let's read what she has to say & then make final decisions, k??

:eek: Laura!!

Suggestion: Move trip discussion to the trip thread.

Ok, so far for the May trip I've got... 1. me 2. Jennifur 3. Terridoodle 4. Judy 5. Kat 6. Pam 7. TracyK 8. Laura 9. Jane 10. Anyone else??