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Yeah, that's what I thinking too.... they'd say, "hey your liver's really huge, get that checked out!" at least!

So, if there's not actually food, just food-laced slime, you wouldn't call it a PB?

ahhh....I'm sure you'll settle in fine

Good job Dawn!! I'm not sure what I'm at for the month... I'll report later! Restaurant eating... hmm... tricky. Today I went for lunch, cause I reeeeally felt like caesar salad. It was huge, but I ate as much as I could. Verrry slowly. Same as anything else, whilst eating with people I don't want to notice, I'll pick something easy. Salad was pretty easy, so's Soup. I used to be able to get away with the lasagna/caesar combo, but not anymore You could always order an appetizer... something that you know is fairly small. ?

I'm allergic to muscles!

I actually like wearing glasses. I like that I can 'funk up' my face! LOL I think I need some funk added to my boring face! And I'm too old for a whole bunch of piercings So, guess what?! I just got an email from a place I was doing some work for last year, around this time. They are asking where I am, and if I'd be able to do some work for Season 2 of this animated show (stop motion, like Gumby) that they do. I replied saying that I was in NB now, BUT I was totally down with doing that, provided they were ok with me doing it evenings and weekends. It will be 7 episodes. Last time, it took me about an average of a week per episode, 40 hours a week. I think I would just tell them to pay me $____ x 7 or 8 (maybe I'll try to get 8 out of them, to give me a little leeway) This could be VERY good for me. Not only would it be some money before Christmas, but I could also get that computer I've been drooling over! Actually, I'd NEED to get the computer beforehand, to work on, so... I may have to do some parent begging. Eeeee! I hope he says yes! I'm scared, cause I think they might not want to have people from out of province, cause I think they get some kind of provincial funding that encourages hiring within SK. BUT... I think they think what I do is very specialized, so they may think they NEED me! Ha! I hope so!

Actually, I'm going cheap on the frames

Hey sweetviolet! and StephC! Are you guys Canadian? Where from and who banded you or are you going to be banded by? Steph, I do ok with spicey stuff too.

Probably when I was about 5. Just kidding. No, I seriously have no idea. I don't even remember being below 230... so this is all exciting for me! I stayed away from scales for a good chunk of my life. I remember weighing something like 110 when I was 11, and lying to my friend telling her I was 89 (for some reason ).

Sorry about your crappy day, Wheezy. Here's wishing you a better one tomorrow!!! :hug:

Hmm... I've had corn, and it's been ok. I actually had something tonight with cherries (I won't tell what, cause you guys will DIE!).. and I thought the skins might be a problem, but nope. Soo... to cook a steak in a slow cooker, you'd want it to be in some kind of liquid, right? What would you use?

'night Yoda! And yes... I agree. Too much has to do with food! It IS maddening!!!! I'm curious. I don't/haven't ever HAD to PB. I discovered I could do it (or what I think is it)... and it truly IS a productive burp. Its like I make myself burp, but a little differently than I normally would, and stuff comes up. I've never HAD to, but I feel like I should, and its worse waiting it out, but I can, if I try/need to. What do you guys define as a PB? I always thought that it was us 'expelling' the offending food. But almost never has there actually been food in what I burp up. It's just slime. Food-tinted and maybe a little mushed food, but not actually distinguishable 'offending' pieces. (like something that you would think would be the cause of the problem) Sorry.. it's gross, but I'd like to know

I forgot to tell you guys this: Another step in the New Mandi Project - new glasses! I was at Walmart the other day, and whilst waiting for my bud to pay for her Halloween supplies, I wandered into the optical area of Walmart. I tried on a few frames... found one I really liked, saw the price (supa-cheap), and asked if I could buy them. Just the frames though. He wanted to give me the grungy 'demo' pair, but I asked if they could get me some brand new ones. They came in today, I picked them up, and I'm very excited. The ones I have now are black, but I have problems with them. I feel like I need to dye my hair really dark to 'pull them off'.. or else they're too overwhelming for my face. I dunno. These new ones are brown. More rectangular than my current ones. Now I need to make an appointment to go to the optometrist. Apparently there's one nearby who will bill my insurance (instead of making me pay, and then me sending a claim in to get my money back). They'll cover my eye exam, and $150 for new glasses. I figure, I can probably get "ok" lenses for $150, don't you think? I keep thinking, I wear these things all day, everyday, so I shouldn't cheap out on them. BUT, then again, my last ones were $70 frames from Costco, and they've served me well for about 2 years. I'm not really even paying for these, so... ehh.. I won't worry about it. I shall post pictures. Maybe some comparison before and after glasses pics!

Guess who's pre-cooking some meat for a yummy stew tomorrow??! MEEE! Potatoes, meat, carrots, mushrooms... and corn! CORN!? Dan's making me put it in. Yuck. Can anyone tell me, can you cook something like steaks in a slow cooker? What if... you cooked a steak, all day, in what you would normally use to marinade it?

I think someone needs a tickle!!! Uhh... I mean ticker!

*still giggling about the 'tickle factory'!!*

Cheesy drool?! Groooosss! I slimed cheezies the other day... how'd you like that?! You sickies! LOL

Good! I love that you love it!! :hug: LOL

Mmmmmm that does sound good!

Ha! It's now actually true! Anyways, hi there, BrightFuture! Glad you finally came out and said hi Looks like we have another young'un in the house, guys! Bright, just start heckling Yoda, and you'll fit right in! She loves it! Great job so far with your weightloss!!! Pssssssss..... who else is creeped out that people are reading us, and we don't even know?! LOL, just kidding

Thanks guys I'd be happy to be at 200 or 199 by Xmas... that's all I wanted, so anything more would be a huge bonus! I will have to try Reitmans... thank you ! My mom was hassling me to send her pictures, but I said no way... she's waiting til Christmas! And Cloe... look at you! 65lbs in 5 months?! YOU'RE doing awesome! Ok, everyone, consider yourself slapped in the face with the magic weight loss fish!!

hehe, me too.

Good point... how do they decide what's NOT illegal in a parking lot!?

That's INSANE! I've heard that there's 'no rules' in parking lots, but didn't think it was true. I guess it is. Wow... that really sucks. You should hunt her down, find her in a parking lot, and kick the crap out of HER car!

I really don't know... I don't have anything planned. Hmmm... who know?!