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I was talking to my boyfriend about some of the people I've met on here, and being all the way on the other side of the world, I doubt it would ever happen, but in terms of people who have supported me, inspired me, challenged me and made me laugh, I have to say, given the chance, I'd love to meet some of my fellow bandsters like bayousgirl, Mystic Highwayman, carolinagirl, hazelbliss, bandedblake, Solacspree and some oldies like Jachut and elcee (who actually live near me lol), BigLou, maenchen and rolltide, though there are plenty more.

Some of the friendships I have made on here have been amazing, and online or not, they have been true friendships.

One day I hope to go to the beach with bayou, or see Vegas with Mystic, or go spend time on the farm with hazel or party with maenchen and rolltide, but until then, I hope they know that they continue to be some of my best support and great friends.

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I hear you. This forum is my sole support group (I have individuals who support me, thankfully, but no "group") and I am so very grateful to those on here who educate, motivate, support and inspire me.

Any bandsters who come to Paris---and EVERYBODY should come to Paris at least once in their lives--please let me know.

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Ahhhhhh (wiping eyes) you can come clean my farm anytime <wink> snickers

Nah, on a serious note, I too have met some truly wonderful, supportive and inspirational people here..and you are certainly one of them lellow. It's a great help finding people at your specific phase of the journey, who is like minded, and share's your same triumphs and tribulations.

Hugs

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:wub: My door is wide open to you any day. You and i have talked about this.... but for those of you who didn't know..... Lellow was my first friend on here and my inspiration I trolled the site and came across her pictures and show them to my husband and said..... One day i want to look like her, if she can do it so can i.... He said.. I hope so... She HOTTTT. Wink.. He loves small brunettes... hehe

All i can say is... WHEN you come for a visit....Watch out New Orleans.... Lap-band Nymphos in da house.....hehehe

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i think i'd get arrested if met up with some.......

for TOO MUCH FUN

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I'd invite you here but the sounds of my sobbing from being left off your list might annoy you.

Nawww Guy, perhaps we just need to get to know each other better....? :P

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i think i'd get arrested if met up with some.......

for TOO MUCH FUN

I suspect that bayou and I would DEFINITELY get arrested... wanna come along CG? :P

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I have just seen this thread.

Thanks Lellow, more than happy to meet, we can always plan a coffee or shopping trip or something in the city when we both have time off.

Yes I would love to meet a heap of people from here too. A Lapband meetup would be awesome, only problem is funds or lack thereof. Maybe we should approach Allergan or whoever owns the band these days and suggest that they need to make a new ad and that we should all be in it.

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I suspect that bayou and I would DEFINITELY get arrested... wanna come along CG? :P

I'm ready anytime y'all are. I know all the great places. We could start at my favorite restaurant ... Galatoire's. the too Pat O's for Hurricanes. The to Razzoo's, the Cats Meow, the Penthouse club. During the day we can go to Cafe' du monde for the best coffe EVER. The see all the freaks out during the day. I always get my cards read . Go to Jackson square and the French marker .... He'll I'm ready

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I was talking to my boyfriend about some of the people I've met on here, and being all the way on the other side of the world, I doubt it would ever happen, but in terms of people who have supported me, inspired me, challenged me and made me laugh, I have to say, given the chance, I'd love to meet some of my fellow bandsters like bayousgirl, Mystic Highwayman, carolinagirl, hazelbliss, bandedblake, Solacspree and some oldies like Jachut and elcee (who actually live near me lol), BigLou, maenchen and rolltide, though there are plenty more.

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So when are you coming to visit?

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