I was kicking around the idea about putting together an annual celebration of the banned ones. Heres the thought; a nice conference center in a nice hotel in Southern Michigan. I would ask the guest speakers to adress the gathering, possibly a rep from Inamed, I asked my Doctor (Dr. Boutt) to speak and he liked the idea(he even named it BANDSTOCK). He agreed to speak to us, perhaps a Psychologist to address the changing dynamics of weight loss and those around us. Maybe, dinner at one of the nice resturants in the area. I was thinking early next summer (poss. middle or late June) I want this to grow into something we can be proud of a celebration of the positive choices we have made.

OK, now this a post to gauge interest, let's see what kind of response this post generates. I am willing to do the hard work for my fellow bandsters, lets make it happen. I know there are alot of Michiganders with the band and of course all bandsters across the country are welcome. Hey, maybe Miss Wisconsin would show up. We'll just have to see how this all shakes out, hopefully this could be a great time for us....

Thanks, Lyle (Tall Guy)

Wowie Three Men organizing sumthin....this will be intresting to see....

Wowie Three Men organizing sumthin....this will be intresting to see....

ROTFLMAO...... aint that the TRUTH!!!!!!

**a moment of highjacking here**

Lisa, my friend, where ya been????? And that avator is UNBELIEVABLE!!! You look like youve lost 100 pounds.

Greg, were you really at Woodstock? You never cease to amaze me!

Awww Golly Geee...*blush*....yall stop it! Shucks....TY for the compliments girls..I love it! This band is awesome! Those numbers are correct...I started at a size 32W and am down to 22-24W...I'm still a plus size gurl. Looking forward to the day I can't shop @ Lane Bryant orCathrines cause i'm too small.

I've been MIA for awhile...it's that time of year again...be glad when life settled down again and the New Year begins..I have a list of things i'm looking forward to working toward this coming up year but thats a whole new thread in itself.

Would love to meet all you Northerners in MI...We'll see if that dream will come to pass. Hope it does. Darcy, I love your spunk and want to meet you gurl...

Sounds good - not to far from Michigan and think I could swing it depending on when it is!! Actually if Miss Wisconsin is coming I will hitch a ride with her and save some $$$

Gee, Lisa! That is some awesome picture! Blow that up bigger for me -- I'm old and can't see it so good. You look absolutely wonderful! Hope you are doing well.

Of Course I would come..any excuse to get away from hubby & kids

I need a vacation anyways

No, Jack, and you can leave those funny brownies at home too.

OK I am so there. Michelle maybe we can travel this journey together?

Lisa, I just cannot believe your avatar! Didn't I just see you a couple of months ago? You look so different! And so great!

Nancy

Paula...Yes I went to Woodstock. August of 69 was a traveling month for me and my buddies. We all left in Sept of 69 for Viet Nam.

We drove for several days to get to Woodstock and never did actually make it to the field as the Police had shut down the roads when we got there. But we did party just outside the main event and could hear the music. And if I could ever find my tickets (somewhere in one of these boxes of my past I have dragged with me thru my life) I could post them here.

I was a Janis and Jimmie freak back in those days. And now they are both gone. I also went to See the Beatles when they first came to Detroit at the old Olympia Stadium. Now I'm a talk radio freak...lol

Ha! You ARE from the 60s if you call yourself a "freak"! Or like Jack you think "funny brownies" are for the mushie stage. Isn't that the munchie stage?

Lisa, I can't believe your picture...wow.. I crown thee "Miss Texas". Hope you come to Bandstock. You know its part of your duties as "Miss Texas" to do public speaking. So start practicing your uplifting speech...

Becky,

Yes I'm from the 60's (was very young then...actually still very young LOL)

Was a great time for music in those days. Still cling to the radio stations that play the classics when I'm not on talk radio trying to expand my horizons.

Those "Funny Brownies" would actually qualify as any meal in those days. lol Were a great side dish to prime rib.

Funny how life changes...Used to take drugs to get away from reality now we take them to get back...Me I just stand up fast to get the same feeling used to get in those days.

Isn't life grand.

Merry Christmas all

Yep Carmen... I'd be happy to give you lift as long as you don't mind riding my hot rod minivan. Wait... we'll get that paint that washes off and make it love like a love/peace van! Maybe Kimberly will want to hitcha ride as well????

As long as it isn't July 1st through July 16th... we will be on out first road trip vacation.

Fine, Miss Penni, I see how you are! If you & Michelle leave me behind, there will be a serious price to pay - mark my words.... is that a pallet of Cheetos in your driveway?