DeLarla

My brother is 18 years younger than me. When he was two, he got really mad at me and crunched up his forehead and called me a Taco Head, and he was damn serious because he thought that was cussing. He also told me I was a horrible cook and didn't know how to make macaroni and cheese! What an insult! (Big sis used the cream packets but I prefer the powder.) My stepdaughter would get mad when we told her no, so she'd be just as serious and say, "NO YOU SAY ME NO!" So now when someone says no to me, I say, "No you say me no, Taco Head!" Nobody gets it, but I feel like I really told them off.

I have to limit my LBT time, but I want to say HI to everyone!

Hey Doll, I don't want to alarm you, but you need to see a doc ASAP. If there's any internal infection around the tube/port, it could lead down to the band, which can be bad news down the road. Please call your Band doc and tell him you're e-mailing that picture to him. Your PCP might be able to help with the external infection, but you need to tell your band doctor what's going on, okay?

OMG, that's the grossest thing ever. I think you topped Zoe's famous PB stories, Jess!

Great, now I won't be able to sleep till I can find Pop Rocks in Vegas. The Coke is easy, but I'll experiment and let you know. Got Rocks?

Mmmm, cake. Megan, can I eat guilt free cake in celebration? HAPPY BIRTHDAY! What are you out doing? Rippin' up the town, I hope.

My kitty went to Heaven not long ago. Losing a pet is so hard, and your baby was so young. He's not in pain now he's free, remember that.

I don't think nibbles should count. I hate this damn food obsession. It's ONLY food!

Being overweight puts extra pressure on the bladder, and weight loss can help the problem. I have the problem when I sneeze - I really have to clench. Also, my PC muscle gets weaker right before my period. I'm using Ben Wa Balls, which are metal balls you insert vaginally to exercise the PC muscle. At first the ball kept falling out (I figured it was broken) but now I'm able to hold it in place a little longer, so they really work.

Hi Kel! Now that there's a separate forum for us I won't miss your threads. I think I'll just stick around here and the lounge. I'm not too happy with the way I've been eating, so if one damn banded person comes here and tells us to eat small portions, I'll probably throw my computer in the pool!

Life alone can be fatal! But slippage & erosion aren't usually considered emergency problems. Any surgery can be fatal considering the risks of anesthesia, and I suppose doctor error could be a problem. But so far I don't think anyone would consider band related complications fatal.

Plans change so fast. We aren't going to the races as planned, so other than my Slumber Party and Pipefitter's picnic, we might be able to squeeze in a visit. These tiny 2-day weekends are killing me, DeLarla needs 3 or 4 days!

Francesca, I thought we got pics with Baby Sis but I guess that was someone else's camera. Where's Big Sissy's pics? I'll look for sunglasses when I'm out shopping

JoLynn, your prize went out this morning. DON'T open it in front of kids!

OMG, are those her pubes peeking out from that dress? And why on Earth did God bless that girl with a voice when she already got the damn bod?

Paul, too bad I'm busy this weekend myself with the Pipefitter's Annual Picnic (I'm the cotton candy lady) and are the races this weekend or next weekend? I can't keep up any more! Suzi, can ya really make it? Far out! Jenna, why didn't you sign up for belly dancing lessons? REGISTRATION FOR CRYSTAL'S BELLY DANCING LESSONS DeLARLA SUZI

They can't find your port?

Hmm, I guess when I get up to reload my plate the third time. Yep, that's a pretty good hint that I'm full.

F***ED How's that?

Celeste, there's no "if" now because you are SO committed to bringing African Baileys! OMG, that sounds so good! I'm not sure why I have 2 threads going (probably to confuse people) but I'm going to ask Moderator Penni to lock this thread and direct people to the bandster Sangria Suarez thread.

Can we have a big LBT standing ovation and round of applause for JoLynn? Today was the end of DeLarla's 3 month weight loss challenge, and JoLynn worked her buns off and got rid of 54 pounds of fat! Rockin Robin & Big Paul were tough competition, but JoLynn won the huge list of prizes. Please stop by that thread and congratulate all the "losers" because even though JoLynn lost the most weight, lots of people dropped extra pounds throughout the challenge. CONGRADULATIONS, JoLYNN!!! :clap2: :first:

Vines, you'll just have to stay extra long! Also, I'm scheduling you in for a 30 minute belly dancing lesson out back. My poor little house is much smaller now that Slumber takes up half the living room. REGISTRATION FOR CRYSTAL'S BELLY DANCE LESSONS AT DELARLA'S BASH 1. DeLarla

Wow, beautiful bike, and all that green! Where is that? Great shots!

Jack, as you can see from my avatar, I'm a very berry kinda gal. I LOVE berries, so if there's any way you can pick & freeze some of your berries, I would with great pride add them to my Sangria in August. Also, for those who can't make it that have nice clothes that are too big, please feel free to send them to me. Every year we do an exchange, and the extra clothing goes to charity.

I've been waiting for this thread, and if I didn't do a search for Africa it would have gotten past me. Celest, I'm so proud of you and thrilled for you all at once. You're living my dream... well, part of it! All that government finance talk scares me, but to live and work in Africa is beyond my wildest dream. How are you feeling? What kind of bug did you get? Check in often, please. And don't forget to buy me presents! Actually, you don't have to buy them, but when you see cute African matchbooks, rocks, shells, please think of me, and if I don't respond to your threads it's because I don't see them, so please PM me. More pics, please. I'm amazed!