DeLarla

You always want to be a little protective of your port. I know a few people who have pulled theirs & needed corrective surgery. The port can be a vulnerable area, but as far as sex, think of how traumatizing a bad sneeze is. You're belly & chest lurch & contract while your band stays in place, so what's an orgasm or three? Now if you're doing sex on a trampoline... that might be a different story! However, according to my surgeon, while it's not likely, he supposes a severe sneeze or coughing spell might be able to cause a slip. He didn't say it "would cause a slip" just that we should always be a little more cautious of strenous, traumatic movement. I'd never bungee jump while banded, but I went on roller coasters. Every doctor is different.

By the way, at Convention our new "soft catalog" was introduced. Slumber isn't just about sex. Our line of relax & massage items are something everybody should be using to let go of stress, tension and anxiety. This new catalog will allow us to advertise on daytime TV and leave the soft catalogs anywhere we please without offending anybody. What's so offensive about soaking in bubbles made with real champagne, a good almond oil & lavendar back massage or a rash-free shave?

Last week we drove outside the French Quarter a couple miles into the city of New Orleans and saw nearly 100% devastation from Katrina; there's nothing left. Every McDonald's, business, gas station & most homes are abandoned and/or condemned. I can't imagine anything worse than what Katrina did to New Orleans, yet the media says Misssissippi was hit way worse. Anybody worried about something so stupid as banning sex toys in Mississippi, while that state is in such severe desperation and devastation, should be banned from Mississippi. Unbelievably shameful that they'd waste energy, time and money on such a ridiculous cause right now. Those people aren't getting their 1.8 weekly required orgasms and need a toy more than anyone.

You are so lucky to have been through all that and come clean without the Big E and smart enough to do all your own research before, during and after seeing your physician. While I agree that I had more frequent/longer lasting bronchial problems while banded, I can't agree they were band related since I only got sick after being around people with that same bug.

F the phone. Walk into the docs office. If I were closer, I'd do it for you. I'm sorry I've been gone, but why are you packing your apartment? Are you coming to live with me? I'll let you paint

Dixie chick. But I lied cuz I say "cuz" and "yoons" instead of because or you all, although I didn't see those choices.

That's a good girl. But did you ask if Prilosec is okay till then? All my surgeons (both Mexican and American) wanted me on the stuff, and you can buy it over the counter. At least chew some Tums. P.S. Tums backwards is smut. I notice these things.

I heard my name being called through space so decided to log in for a spell. Los and beholdings, the one thread I decided to read mentions DeLarla! At my parties, most girls think about painting the ceiling, the spider webs on the walls, cleaning air conditioning vents or exactly how far of a reach that Costmo really is (and if he'll notice you're reaching for it.) I don't think being concerned about oogy floaties is odd, I just think you need to spice up your bedroom interest. Try a blindfold - if you cover one of your senses it heightens the rest of your senses. Even the mild mannered sexperts in magazines like Redbook agree that all married couples eventually lose a lot of sexual spark as the years go by. Adding some spice to your marriage doesn't mean you don't love your husband - fantasy is healthy. Tie a scarf over your eyes and make love to Johnny Depp tonight instead of worrying about the floaties, then do that bleach thing.

One reason I try staying away from LBT is because now that I'm not banded, I give bad diet advice. I say eat a pint to soothe & cool the pain. Okay, all kidding aside, why the heck are you telling LBT and not your doc? HUH? Get on the horn, girl. In the meantime, you might want to start taking Prilosec since it might be reflux/acid, but please call your surgeon, k?

Thank you all for the compliments, they are horribly needed right now because if I don't get back on track soon, I'll be in big trouble. I won't torture you by describing the meals we had, but I endulged in ever southern fantasy known to man and some Italian ones. Hubby & I even shared decadent deserts in bed in the very late hours, let alone the booze & real Cokes! They don't even have the word "Calorie" in southern dictionaries! Tomorrow better be the day I get real again!

OMG, YES the new 2006 products were announced! Here I thought I was immune to adult toys considering I own $20,000 worth of them, but even all us Slumber gals were squirming in our seats at some of our new stuff! New soy candles that turn to massage oil as they melt; I walked on stage & volunteered a bare arm & the wax doesn't burn, just rubs in so nice & comes in chocolate that's heavenly! But the Sugar Spoon... holy smoke! The tip is shaped like a spoon so it cups your G-spot while the whole thing does the Hokey Pokey & Macarena all at once - I looked around and all the girls were crossing their legs really tight, including me! I won 5 packs of new catalogs but won't have them till the printers release them, so go to my site & request one and you'll be the first to see my new goodies!

A bunch of us went cowboy dancing & bull riding.

Something's really wrong with the cops in New Orleans! Look at this naughty horse nipping my Pina Colada!

Chris sure had his hands full, and he loved every second!

Bourbon St.

Crystal & Cheree spent their credits on $1000 vacation vouchers plus tons of other stuff. Is it next year yet?

Ya'll know DeLarla loves her blang blang! Here's the ring I earned (yep, 14k & real diamonds!)

Thank you everyone for such wonderful compliments! As you can see, we were (still ARE) all elated! We earn Convention Credits for different reasons throughout the year, and then top sellers hit the shopping room first. I was 199, so here's me waiting to spend my 240 credits (I was #199.) That shopping room was unreal, with vacation vouchers, home electronics, computers... but DeLarla headed straight to the jewelry counter!

I gotta take a lunch break & will work on smaller sizes & more pics when I get back! Come back & visit later when all the pics are ready!

One of my babies!

This might be my favorite pic so far. Tabitha is my Slumber daughter, who brings so much sunshine to my life. Even Chris considers her our baby. Here's me & my kid on Bourbon St. Susan, I think I'm figuring out how to get them smaller. I'll keep trying!

Here's Chris with Melissa, the gal that was on Wife Swap. Advisory Board member, etc. Chris had a HOOT! Susan, I'm at home today & hate this puter nonsense but really want to post pics!

Thank you, Susan, it's taken me 3 hours just to get to this point. I do NOT like computers!

Here's some from the Mardi Gras Party! Chris with 700 girls on Bourbon St.

I met Jeanie last Christmas and loved her leather vest. She promised she'd give it to me if I made it to Convention. The first day, during opening speeches, she presented me with my new lucky vest & said, "JEANIE JONES & LISA BONES WERE MEANT TO BE." My new lucky leather vest fits perfectly, so please give a huge round of applause to our top 2005 producer (check out the 2K diamond they gave her!)