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O.k. I am a dumb Canuk, but what the Heck is KETTLE CORN? I take it that it must be some kind of junk food???? HUH?

wow where are all the posts today??? Everyone must be having a SUNNY Saturday!!! YEAH Cool here today, 21 degrees celcius.. not exactly our REAL summer weather.... its been a strange year! Hopefully next week the weather will cooperate and we'll have SUN and FUN! Got all the beds made up and hubby was asking me "what kind of meals are you going to prepare for your friends?" So now I have to start menu planning, I know Sat night we are definetly doing a BBQ here... and I think we'll probably be out and about during the days and probably have lunch out somewhere... lots to choose from I was thinking of making CASSOLET, from France... I had it over there and it was delicious... plus its one of those things that you can prepare ahead of time...hummmm

YOu are SO worth it Phyl!!! :scared2:

Wow, we've all been talking and yacking for 2 years now... Stop and ponder the life changes that have occured. Today, I went to my PCP for my annual checkup... blood work, physical exam, ekg.... etc... I have gone from 240lbs to 178(as of Dr. Office) and kept it off. No I am not at goal, but to imagine that all that weight is gone for good is awesome... I still have work to do but I do eat a lot less than pre-surgery and that's an awesome feat in and of itself. My doctor was happy with my W/L and she was't even beating me up about not being at goal yet... I had all the blood drawn and test results will be in next week. :scared2:

I am getting ready, putting together beds and such... FUN FUN FUN:smile: Oh and Congrats on your 2yr bandiversary!!! You have done so well.

Ya, o.k. Earl!!!

Oh Janet, I just checked the weather forecast for next week too... it SUCKS!!! I "live" in the town of WASAGA BEACH... Collingwood is 10 minutes away, so our weather is the same....:scared2:

I imagine that we'll go out for dinner on FRIDAY night, perhaps you'll want to eat in Collingwood near the street dance... Don't worry about what to wear, come casual... Jean Capri's a top and light sweater or jacket... just in case it cools off after supper and we'll be outside. If you have an Elvis Hairpeice and Sideburns and aviator sunglasses feel free to wear them... cause You'll fit right it!! LOL Phyl, are you flying to T.O. or Buffalo? The last time we chatted I think you were going to spend some time in Buffalo with your sister too on this trip... I'm picking up Linda/Mel/Janet at the Toronto International Airport(L.B. Pearson) let me know WHICH Terminal you will be arriving at... as there are 3!!! And I'll be there to meet you. The water temp. at the beach will be nice... I promise!!! Soft -sandy beach, no rocks so it's easy on the feet. Oh, yeah you FLYING Seven's... remember for your carryon luggage there are restrictions ea container of liquid must be less than 3 oz. ie shampoo, conditioner, hair spray, body lotion, bug lotion, suntan lotion etc.... So don't worry, I'll have LOTS of shampoos, etc at my house that you can all use... no need to weigh down your luggage. I also have 2 Hair curling irons, 2 Blow dryers, etc... so if you don't want to you don't have to pack that stuff either!!!! So basically just underwears, SPANKX, bras, swim suit, pants, tops & light jacket, socks, shoes/sandals... At work today, bored... boredom is gettin to be a real problem for me lately!!!! and you know what I do when I am bored!!!!

OMG Yeah, you ARE coming!!! Now remember, Kari you are welcome to come a day early or stay a day longer whatever works out for YOU!! Did Hubby decide if he is coming or not???

YUP, I hear ya.... Do he dosn't look anything like my DH.... My Petie is cute... and has TONS of hair... The BIL is skinny faced and bald... as I remember him as a young man - he was't CUTE then either...:thumbdown:

Ya but he's not all that close to Montana.... he's on Vancouver Island in B.C.

Don't know if he's funny, but he has a job as a Fork-lift truck driver.

You girls are too funny, Janet & Karla.... so you want a Canadian Man huh? well that long lost brotherinlaw of mine, who I havn't seen in 35 yrs is A V A I L A B L E .... now he's 53yrs old, not married, no kids, rides a motorcycle, is bald but other than that!!!! He's a catch! :thumbdown: o.k. now stop drooling!!!! I am just kidding!!! GOD I want chocolate today!!!!! Don't know what's up with that!!!! :frown:

Stephanie; God you are busy girl! I understand once you are committed to events, its hard to scale it back once you start feeling burnt out. ANd Jeff getting his sleeve? WOW that is awesome, I know how much you worry about his health...Just think of how much your family will save on groceries with TWO of you trimmer... Say Hello toyour Mom when you see her. Linda: You gotta work next summer??? That sucks large gir! Will you still be able to do the New Orleans Cruise of the Lucky 7's????? Is Mell getting excited about Canada? Kari; It'll be o.k. driving... its beautiful scenery all the way. Phyl; I am tasking you to PUMP Peter up about RV travel... I so want to get a vehicle... then I'll have to think about quitting my job or seeing if I can get 2 mos off in Jan/Feb???? I wanna be a SNOWBIRD! We have some good friends that have a mobile home in Fla... We've been there and its a nice park. Karri: how much are you running these days... haven't seen you post in a couple... are you busy with Summer stuff? How do you like NOT being in class?

Yeh Kari; you have tracked down your passpost!!! That is good news!!! Now we know you'll be crossing the boarder in 9 days! Are you crossing at Pt. Huron/Sarnia border or Detroit/Windsor??? Personally, I'd recommend Pt. Huron as it is more north.. From Sarnia it'll probably take you 4 hours to get to Wasaga Beach driving cross-country and not taking the 400 series Highways. Do you have a GPS in your car? or are you using Mapquest for directions? Would you like a Bedrm by yourself? or do you want to Share a room that has 2 twin beds in it?? Maybe we'll do a "BED" lottery to see who sleeps where? :thumbdown:

Actually, I just passed my 2nd Bandiversary, July 11th, 2007! Best thing I ever have done for MYSELF!! Now I've lost about 65 lbs, and still have 25-30 to go... it comes off slow now and also I have to stick to my 1000 cals per day.

ha,ha,ha Linda I don't think YOU qualify! Px just left, after arriving 15 mins. LATE for her appt.... grrrr It is very often that I have a px that I just can't stand... this is one like that.... she dosn't want a CONFIRM call for her appts. but then NEVER shows up on time... last week she cryed during her entire treatment... and its PAINLESS!! dah! Wow, Stephanie, you do sound tight... but I did love your chken salad recipe... no cream cheese in it eh??? I am brain dead... QVC I know you LOVE that channel, I am addicted to CNN... I quilt to it constantly! Drives my DH nuts that I watch so much American news... he says why aren't you watching CTV or CBC network news.... I don't know... I just like the CNN personalities I quess.. LOVE< LOVE>LOVE Larry King... wuwt??? Have a SUPER Monday ladies:rolleyes:

Wow Linda, you mom didn't notice the bruising! That's too funny... let her think Mel bopped you one.. ;") Teeth, they are indeed a pain. Is it a front tooth or a molar? Hopefully its a molar, and you can't see it from the front. I have the most NEEDY px in my chair right now... argh!:thumbdown: Give me patience LORD! I need it today. Food good today and yest... Fri/Sat not so much.. but I am deteremined to be back on track this week. Cheers, C

Aw yes, the BLACK DOG depression!!! Isn't it weird how so many of us are troubled by it. Currently, I am very good mood wise, but when I feel myself sliding I try and be diligent about my GRATITUDE list... it usually gives me better perspective. Steph's Chx Salad: Thanks Karla for the recipe, I did make my own version but I am not sure if I got all the ingredients right. I'll print out your version. For some reason I had it stuck in my head that it was CREAM CHEESE she used instead of Mayo or Miracle Whip??? AM I NUTS!!! Only 10 more days until the LUCKY 7's RE-unite!!! I am getting so pumped!! Mel and Linda can sleep upstairs on a queen bed. Two twin beds downstairs, plus I have a Queen size AIR Bed that I can put into another bedroom... It's gonna be a blast. Ugh, I gotta get my but in gear, almost time to leave for work. Can

Hey guys, who has Stephanie's recipe for CHICKEN SALAD, the one with cream cheese and pineapple in it ???? I' ve been hankering for it but I don't remember the proportions? Phyl: Kudos on the compliments! You deserve them as you DO LOOK FAB!!!! Janet: You are such a good friend to DEB, I hope she knows how lucky she is to have you in her life! Karla: You and I sound so much alike, with the quilting, gardening and you sewed your girls clothes too when they were children? I still have pictures of Meg in her little outfits - too cute... she'llnever let me make HAND MADE clothes for her kids if she has any Stephanie???? where are you GF??? Food yest not fabulous, but it was good. My SIL and BIL came and we went for dinner to a Lebonese rest. Roast LAMB, Dolmadakias, hummus/pita, tzatziki... OMG it was yummy, the food was o.k. cal wise but then I headed for the dessert table... oops! Had 5 0r 6 little cookies. But no booze or wine.... Tracking again today... so far 500 cals. thats why I want Stephanies Chicken Salad for dinner...

Hey Phyl; Glad Earl is over his GRUMP FEST.... I hate when Peter gets like that... He had a wee one yest. We were looking at used Motorhomes in the paper, I found a couple of possible picks and he says "we aren't doing any kind of traveling again until the Dogs are gone"!! "I will not take TWIG anywhere!" Jerk, really ticked me off... Janet: Congrats on your 30 years, wow I am glad your work friends took you out, you deserved it... I am sorry to hear that Debbies back is giving her trouble! Please pass along my BEST regards and crossing my fingers for NO PAIN and healing. Linda: You are so brave... I'd be such a chicken to get anything done on my face... I can't wait to "SEE" you and check it all out , Karla: You keep up the awesome work on the W/L you are doing SO well.... you are dropping consistantly and that's what counts Kari: Did you Passport arrive yet!. Stephanie: Did you get any word from your lawyer this week? Did DH decide on Gast. Sleeve or Band??? WEll having company this weekend, so don't know if I'll be on or not... DH 's Sister is coming to visit. Havn't seen her in about 6 mos. I get along pretty well with her and I just ADORE her hubby... He is Italian and very affectionate and warm in personality...Not like my SIL at all... Well they do say that "opposites attract" Guess that must be true. Later babes, C

What stitches??? What did you get done girl? I am confused the tummy tuck? or something else? A KITTY lift perhaps??? Do tell I was looking at my face yest, GOD I have hangy skin there too!!! Argh, my jawline and neck are like Chicken Skin and wobbly.. Do you remember last summer at MOA where we were having the "bat wing" competion??? Well I'll be the winner of the FLappy Face compitition.. Had my new DL picture taken yest... can hardly wait to see that picture... NOT~!

Oh eARL, i WONDER IF his ears are ever burning eh??? He gets talked about a lot... Have a great day everyone... oh yeah, down another lb. this a.m.:tongue_smilie:

Did I tell you guys about the surprise my DH got yesterday around supper time? A LD phone call from his long lost youngest bro... (did I tell you this already??? I can't freekin remember) ANyways, DH was so happy and releived to here that he is happy and healthy albeit bald... My husbands family is very weird, not close at all... really the only one we have regular contact with is his sister and that's only 2 - 3 times per year.

No work for me today, just quilt class first thing this a.m. then I had to go get a photoo done for my new drivers licence that comes out in AUG. I was so glad to get ride of THAT picture, it was in FATTER days... YUK I looked like a Happy Chipmonk!!! Just got a phone call from my DH long time BF, he and his GF are coming for dinner ... then we are all going out to hear Peter Play in his band.. They have a local gig tonight...:thumbup: CALORIESCARBSFATPROTEIN1,1651572274 I forgot, this is my YESTERDAY FOOD>