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I know what your going through Vines. I just hung up w/the vet & Gunnars pancreas is still failing.. he has been sneezing since 2 am this morning & having a tuff day. He just turned 9 in Feb. I asked the vet if is he on his way out? (keeping in mind he also just has liver failure 6 mnths ago) & the vet said slowly. That 9 was old for a boxer but we both think he make it to 10. I pray. Gunnar has rugs all over my tile floors & steps just so he has better traction, it looks ugly but I don't care. When the time comes, I hope you & I can both be strong & cherish each moment we have left. Give Astro a big sloppy wet kiss from Gunnar!

Hi Jenna I am looking forward to all your wonderful news!!! So as soon as you can sit comfortably PLEASE update us that all is well in Band Land!! Very Exciting For You!! Heal up quickly!!!

These Are some of my all time favortite shots I took up North in Michigan a few yrs back. I Thought all you animal lovers may get a kick seeing them. I would like to produce the two "Who Me ?" shots or as I like to call the one w/Gunnar "Which one of these doesn't Belong?" if anyone has any connections let me know. Txs

What A scar & the night before , I would have been freaking out.. I am so glad things smoothed out for you. I wish you much luck!!

Happy Birthday To you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy BIRTHDAY Dear PAT... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And Manny Mooorrrrreeeeeeee!!

Kathy I agree (there is an earlier post suggestion on this) please check it out & let me know what you think. Penni- my doors are wide open anytime;0) Staci-Great shots. glad to have ya w/us I suggest this to everyone. How about you all send me your current email address-(Not LBT) if you have yet to do so & we can take this off line on our own. Its pretty much a closed affair, don't you think & we can wait for the couple extra gals to contact us who have yet to do so. Please respond if this is a good idea for all-thank you

OK so here is the skinny on photos. I can & will take photos of those that want to in Vegas(if I can make it-which looks good)- However it will be difficult to compose a blank canvas. But we can at least try & than through the magic of computers hopefully pull a full compostion together.. I will also be happy to assit anyone here at my home in Michigan. You are welcome to stay in the guest bedroom if needed. I may also be able to get a studio w/an additional photograher as well. Still looking into this. Another idea is everyone take care of there own shots & forward me the original & negatives so we may be able to work with graphics & set the stage. You need to have your own thoughts behind what you want it look like & what every props you use will be simply added & duplicated in the scene. Example: I'll use January since I know what I think I want. I would pose with my B-day suit lying down on a white background. Possibly w/ a bra on & holding something (let say a winter muff) across my lap. When I have graphics alter it I will place crystal snow flakes across my bust & place a image of a snow angel behind me so it looks like I was laying in the snow & making it myself. Does that make sense? At least this is my concept but I just don't know everyone. I need some input. If we can all take our shots & forward them besides lets say Vegas & Michigan than that will cut costs. We already have a partial photographer (me) & graphics & maybe printing covered. Once those are in place & semi-ready to go I will contact Inamed & draft the letter to the Doctors. But we still need a publisher & supplier & some finance. Big hurdles. What Say All Ye Calander Girls????

Thanks Penni - for stepping in....... its better to have it all on ONE thread only> way to be a great Monderator!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very cool idea Penni- So Crystal & Staci let me know if you want to share Dec. W/Penni. Also I will wait to hear about Teresa & Oct. Also Kelly-Zoe & Paula if they want to be in. I personally think only 2 months should go group or maybe 3. What are everyone elses thoughts? Ya'll got to keep in mind about where the shots will be done -like Michigan & how all of you will be able to fly in together for group shots or single. As for the tree(x-mass) the magic of the computer can do that. But I do have a large one that can be used starting in Nov. We could also have you all hide behind a present of two. I may be able to do some while in Vegas if I can arrange it. I am also trying to contact some old professionals I know(photographers). I maybe able to swing something with a location instead of my home. Penni -check out the tree- what do you think? You also may have had something completely different in mind. Babs, Nicole or Bubbame the back Koi Pond is small & quaint for a summer idea. Like a sweet shot holding some perfectly placed flowers & sitting(ouch ;0))by the pond. Maybe/huh?

Sounds Great Penni- we may also have a break w/ Julie. Also I have contacted my graphic gal here so I will let y'all know whats up. Zoe- If you want to stay in I asked Teresa(in earlier post) if a group shot would be ok- just one for October. Its up to her because you graciously stepped out but if she says its cool than we can add a whole bunch of pumpkins & gals. I do like the idea of One group shot for one month - just for variety. I also think maybe if someone wants to have a partner (another gal) in their shot for their month they should speak up - it may make it cuter. Who knows there are lots of options. I just say who ever has what ever month as of now can decide what they would like. Penni I love the idea of the insert. That should be a yes- if we all want it. Also so far I have only received info(numbers& commitments) from Penni, Vera & Bubbame. So will everyone else pm me please. I don't want to waste my time on this if people are backing out.

Mrs Humpher- that is a grand offer -i just pm you to discuss the possibility. Cool Vera- got your pm I need to know about Kelly & Paula I thought Maybe if Teresa dosn't mind because Zoe gave her month to you would you mind adding in Crystal & maybe Kelly & Paula(if they join in)- It would be a great shot of you guys for a group- the only special group shot in the whole calendar with all pumpkins & Halloween things that you guys think of. Just my thought if you want your own month Teresa I totally understand & its your call 100%. You just let me know. Than if you decide to be solo the others gals will be alternates.

OK- Girls I had been up to 3am continplating how to do this venture. I may have a graphic artist ( she is awesome) to help with the backgrounds & touch-ups for the shots but she would have to be hired. I was also thinking I could draft a letter & send it out to all of you. It would be generic to each of your Doctors. They could have there names & address & numbers printed in the back under find a physician for lets say $1500.00 a pop. Or they could have their name under each of the months & or including the photo shot, plus the back of the calendar for $2000.00. Its all about the number of views they will recieve & how long they will be infront of someones face(lets say 30 days). But this may not work well if we only market to the UK. Not sure what you all think. Our greatest expenses will be flying-props & film & graphics. Plus I have no connections to publishers. We need some ideas for that. Doesn't anyone's DH know someone? By the way I know what I want for my month. A snow angel, with perfectly placed ice crystals on top & me holding a white Muff(literally-LOL) over the lower region. With a halo;0) NOT! Staci- we will definetly keep you listed as a fill in & maybe if we have a group month. I'll let ya know what happens

Leatha I am very interested in seeing this but I can't seem to open the link -even when I paste it it say my server can't find it. any thoughts?

Hi Jennifer! So your count down has begun.. THis is very exciting! You'lll do great! Just think of how wonderful summertime will be for you. I hope you heal up real quick & reach your goal in record time. You can do it!!

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IALMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Excuse me Doctor you said you did what to my (fill in the blank) I was here for my eye surgery!!!"-Penni's commit from the shot above--LOL By the way - NICE TOOTHERS. You must be a flosser!

Its true it is harder to make friend as we age. But that is typically because we have patterns that we conform to everyday. So I say "Switch It Up Girl" Change where you go grocery shopping, Change the route on which you take your walks. Find a different local park to go to. Take up a new class at the YMCA or local school. Try a pottery class once a week & open yourself up to new events. Maybe volunteer at the local fundraiser or walkathon. You'll have a new group of buddies in no time that will share something in common with you. As for the old group- why not ask one of them to join you in your new adverture? Good luck.

Infinite streaming hues of glimmering white light shower you now & throughout each night. Be well Crystal.((HUGS))

What A GREAT story- I got tears in my eyes- So exciting - took forever to find it but it was so worth it!

Ok so it looks like we have enough gals for the calendar. Zoe seems to have given her spot to Teresa for Oct. Please confirm this Zoe. I don't know if Vines,Kathy, Paula, Kelly or Bushbabe were interested but if they are I need to know now. We could easily be able to arrange one month as a group shot. We also need gals if someone drops out or can't fly to have the shot taken. Personally I do not think large group shots for all months are good for a calendar for the type of sales we are trying to generate & follow up with on the next year. This is only my personal opinion & of course i will submit to the majority rule. But I also think managing a project like this is not a small task & I for one am serious about it & would like to proceed. For those of you whom think this may be something they are really up for please PM me with your phone numbers. I will need to contact you when things start moving along. If anyone wants me to hold up or stop just say the word..I am all about flexability & nonconfrontation. So I won't bat an eyelash if I need to step off. Just let me know. All about fun anyhow.

Penni- are you going to put it under lounge area?

Sure - I can do that - I also will write to scotty to see if she is interested in helping with the marketing idea. I do think we have enough people - one for each month. LIke Lisa said- first come first serve. I was thinking about a inside back cover with "Blooper shots" & "group Shots" fun & smiley / silly shots. Meagn- I love love love the naughty pilgrim idea! Classic! I will keep you all posted when I talk with Scotty. I hope you guys are all on board with this for real.

OK - So Lisa came up with the name Lapband Lovelies! Which is great . We could also maybe do Banded Babes 2007(of course we would have to vote on it). There will be no way to get it all together for 2006-which starts to sell in November. Than we can have a forward about the band in hopes to educate others of this amazing tool. The public will want to purchase the calendar year after year to see us shrinking away!! We can have inamed or the new company sponsor the start up cost because of the write up in the front promoting their product(print advertising can cost upwards of $10,000.+) Not to mention its a print ad that will be avaiable 275 days a year 24/7 for that consumer to constantly see. We can even have the companies LOGO at the bottom of each month(extra advertising)! HOWS THAT SOUND EVERYONE?? Were gonna be RICH & ports coming out our ears!!! PS Did I mention I have 14 yrs of marketing experience? I volunteer to travel to see Scotty who I hope will market it in the UK for us. Signed Ms.January 2007 official photographer

Bo ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great Penni- I can always use an assitant-BUT only one with good eyesight---SO go to BED & rest your eyes!!! You shouldn't be on the computer today!!! Shame Shame Miss December!! I was thinking just some antlers & a cute red nose!