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)

*Blush**Blush*..Ok Ok guys now I'm really blushing over here..yall can stop now..

TY Tall GUY for the compliment..I like that title Miss Texas..gosh..now I feel really special!

So Darcy gets crowned Miss Wisconsin and I'm Miss Texas...whos next?

Well, I'm outa here for now, Gotta go work on my speech since I'll be honored for our get togather bash thingy/woodstock/band stock...TTFN ppls

About those funny brownies -- yes, if you dip them in enough milk, they'll work fine for the mushy stage, but what'll you do when you crave a pallet of Cheetos afterward? Have to substitute guacamole, I guess.

Sounds like Bandstock is a GO! I'll be there, schedule permitting. I hope some other Chicagoans can attend, too -- not that we're planning to recreate the Grant Park 1968 scene. Young whippersnappers, ask a geezer.

YAY!!! Can't wait!!! Do I assume that it will include music???? since it's named after the infamous "Woodstock"??? Or just a bunch of us lapband roadies...??? FUN!!!

When is Chicago date set for??? And WHERE in Michigan would this be? Can I help???? Maybe plan a LapBand Olympics??? The wheels are turning!!! Cool!!! The funny brownies sound great.....bring back great memories.....yummmmmmm. I knew I saved my headbands and bellbottoms for something!!! Maybe I will fit back into them by then! Keep me posted!!! so to speak!

Nancy

I am thinking the date will be the 25th of June, this is tenitive. If arrangements can secured at the proper facilities. It will be the day of the 1st annual Bandstock. I will keep you guys posted, my daughther says she can help me set up a web page for it. I will be off work tomarrow and will checking availabilty of the tenitive date. I really appreciate the support from my fellow bandsters. Thank you

Lyle

Well, my curiosity is up. Sounds like it will be fun and I haven't even got banded yet.

OH Lisa of course you can come with us. I just didn't hear you chime in saying you were going. But heck yeah we all can go together. What fun????

June 25th is fine with me and Kelly it is 4 days before my 55th birthday.

Lyle I'll be calling you next day or two and get my feet wet. Looking forward to helping to make Woodstock a forgotten thing...lol

Hey!!! June 25th sounds great!!! already marked my 2005 calendar!!! It's a DATE!!!

The FIRST ANNUAL BANDSTOCK - !!! the possibilities are endless!!! Can either make it an annual "Michigan" event or have it in a different state each year!....

We can have music for this Bandstock??? LOL (or make our own )

Maybe some local bands can join in....get some of the local radio stations involved....start the first annual lapband convention!!! TV and RADIO people LOVE that kinda stuff!!! Lila Lazarus....here we come!!!

Anyway...the wheels are turning!!!

I'm not as experienced in these bashes like the Vegas and Chicago Bash people, and like Greg and Lyle and WhippleDaddy....but I've helped plan NUMEROUS successful events, huge and small!!! So anything I can do...please let me know!!!

Nancy*

Maybe by then we'll all wanna run naked through Bandstock.....and get drenched by hoses.......hmmm that might be a really great crowd-pleaser!!!

N*

Hey, all of you are SO cool. This is my first time on this site.....I loved reading all the dialog (posts?). How do I join in???? HELP!!!!!!

You posted here Suzette...Your already involved ...lol

Stick with us and we keep you in stiches.

I have started knitting now, instead of crocheting. I am halfway through a hat. I learned when I was young, but never made more than a square. I am excited to be doing something new. I plan to make a sweater, but needed to start small. :nervous I bought a book called "Stitch & Bitch" to help me remember, and I call Mom when I get in a bind -- about twice a day. :laugh (I know...this is really just an excuse to buy MORE YARN!)

Darcy, are you planning another quilt? What are your hands up to??

There are so many "projects" I need to start or complete. I really have lots to keep me busy if I just get going on it. Last night I was trying to knit and eat Fritos at the same time -- the Fritos won, but it's time to reverse that trend. I need to keep my mind off food for a while, especially while I detox from the holidays.

Becky, I'm looking into guitar lessons for the same reason. I need a holiday detox, fast.

That's a great one, Lisa! Do you have a guitar already? Some lessons are a good way to start, gives good accountability. DH is looking at guitars and lessons for his grandson's birthday.

I am going to take some one-day knitting lessons to get started on the right foot.

I've had a guitar for 15 years but still can't play it! We also have a bunch of electric guitars and amps. I took lessons years ago, but time to actually learn something other than a really bad, bad, bad rendition of Tequila Sunrise.