I hate it when people post just to post.....

[Fanny Adams 7]

It looks like we're not the only ones who think that way. I'm tempted to post my Spinach & Mango salad recipe in that thread but it might be pushing my luck. What do you guys think?

[luluc 6]

It looks like we're not the only ones who think that way. I'm tempted to post my Spinach & Mango salad recipe in that thread but it might be pushing my luck. What do you guys think?

go ahead!

i made something similar tonight only w/strawberries, walnuts, cucumber, leeks & spinach.

i make a wasabi vinaigrette that i could literally drink...:thumbup:

[Fanny Adams 7]

Oooh, sounds nummy! Recipe for the wasabi vinaigrette please!!

[luluc 6]

Oooh, sounds nummy! Recipe for the wasabi vinaigrette please!!

fanny i'm one of those cooks who does not "measure" anything, but here is what i make it w/:

wasabi paste - good squeeze

low sodium soy sauce

rice wine vinegar

sesame oil

lemon zest - squeeze of juice

salt/peper

touch of honey

i like the heat side more so than sweet - but you can very easily play around.

[plain 12]

Wow, I'll have to look that one up!

I love mine. It's a 2005 Victory Vegas, red (of course), and looks fast even standing still.

*I'M JEALOUS!* Schweet bike!!

PJTP/Rant.

I'm so pissed at DD's dad. He's never sent her anything for her birthday, or Christmas - or anything EVER. It's her birthday month and I've sent an email saying, "hey...where's child support?" Last check was January.

As usual he hasn't received his check yet, so can't send anything...so I asked what he's getting DD for her birthday this year, and does he need suggestions? iTunes cards...any kind of gift certs...etc.

No response. Of course. What an A$$.

I did have VA taking it out of his pay, but he'd quit his jobs once they found him. He begged me 2 years ago to drop the case with the state, and said he'd pay when he could. So, I did...and I have gotten more in the last 2 years than I have since she was born. But still....GGGRRRRRR. I don't need too much, but hell, a $20.00 would do me good right now. Just throw me a bone, dude...it's her 12th BIRTHDAY! It's gonna cost me more and more as she gets older.

How can he not care? Not even a card. How do men do that? I know women walk away too, but how does anyone do it?

How can he know she exists and NOT GIVE A CRAP?

/rant

sorry ya'll...I just had to get it out.

Nah, I get it. I even get the "I don't have it right now" thing about the support (As a man, I couldn't respect another man that took that voiced that excuse, but I understand it). What I don't get is no card (even a freakin' email) or 5 min phone call just to say "You're my daughter, I care."....that I don't get.

DD turns 28 this year and has never met him...and has no desire to do so.

What, how can a sexy lil' thing like you have a 28 yr old? *wiggles eyebrows*

Saturday we went to Kohl's b/c I needed to look for a new swimsuit. Yuck! Well, I found a cute one, skirted tankini, 40% off and it was a size 16!!!! Last year's suit was a 20 or 22, can't remember now. Huge NSV! It's really cute too

Where's the pics?? Lots of bitching about unsightly belly shots, few ladies in swimsuits shots. What are y'all waiting for??

Oh oh... I just challenged one of the doctors on this site: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f197/why-you-shouldnt-eat-salad-93913/ I hope I don't get in trouble but his post made me hopping mad!! :thumbup:

I don't think you're going to get an autographed copy of his book.

[Fanny Adams 7]

Thanks luluc! I'm very much in the 'freeform' cooking field, myself, but it's nice to know the basic ingredients and then take it from there...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fanny Adams

DD turns 28 this year and has never met him...and has no desire to do so.

What, how can a sexy lil' thing like you have a 28 yr old? *wiggles eyebrows*

LOL! Thanks, Plain! :thumbup: All I can say is I was an early bloomer... I was 1 month shy of my 19th birthday when she was born and I'm 46 now (she turns 28 in August, I turn 47 in September).

Edited May 12, 2009 by Fanny Adams

[BethFromVA 5]

I am glad that I don't go to the main page. I don't think I could take belly shots so early in the morning.

Unless they're the right kind of belly shots, of course: Tequila slurped out of the belly button of some hot Adonis. :thumbup:

[BethFromVA 5]

*I'M JEALOUS!* Schweet bike!!

Tank ya. I wubs her. :thumbup:

[gone 4 ever 6]

Where's the pics?? Lots of bitching about unsightly belly shots, few ladies in swimsuits shots. What are y'all waiting for??

O.K. plain here is where you need to go in the photo center to see what we are talking about.

name of album: one month and a couple of days

person: mi_illusion_st

[plain 12]

O.K. plain here is where you need to go in the photo center to see what we are talking about.

name of album: one month and a couple of days

person: mi_illusion_st

Well......It is what it is. I personally think people that post stuff like this are very brave. I kinda wish I had taken more "pre" shots, especially shirtless or swimsuit / underwear pics (I only have.....well...none, lol). I have only taken 1 shirtless "during" shot so far when I was about 300 lbs (it wasn't so pretty....I shared w/ Fanny and Shonda). I'm going to try and "man up" during vaca @ the beach this summer and take / post some swimsuit photos.

[Fanny Adams 7]

Bah! You're too modest/self-conscious, Plain (like the rest of us!!) Those pics of you were hunky yum!! More please :thumbup:

PS: I've got a couple more I'll share with you in exchange *wink wink*

[MacMadame 81]

I vote yes as well. As the democratic process says that 100% of the people voted it is Friday, therefore it is!

Actually, it only has to be 51%! Ain't democracy wonderful?

Oh oh... I just challenged one of the doctors on this site: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f197/why-you-shouldnt-eat-salad-93913/ I hope I don't get in trouble but his post made me hopping mad!! :thumbup:

He's just some guy who publishes "magazine" articles who happens to be a doctor. Anyone can publish a magazine article on this site ... including you!

Plus, I happen to think he's a moron. I already questioned some of his advice in another one of his articles. I thought it was particularly bad. The salad advice I can somewhat see because what most in the US call a salad is just iceberg lettuce with a hint of veggies and a sea of high fat dressing. But it doesn't have to be that way and salad compacts really well so it's not like it's going to fill you up for hours in place of better food. I just consider that one mediocre advice vs. horrible advice.

Nah, I get it. I even get the "I don't have it right now" thing about the support (As a man, I couldn't respect another man that took that voiced that excuse, but I understand it). What I don't get is no card (even a freakin' email) or 5 min phone call just to say "You're my daughter, I care."....that I don't get.

I get it. He wants to pretend the whole relationship didn't happen. Acknowledging the fruit of that relationship makes that impossible. So he'll do the easy thing and pretend he hasn't got a kid.

[babygrl1234 6]

PJTP

I am wide awake from one of those bad dreams that are so realistic that you don't realize you are sleeping until you wake up freaked out with your heart pounding out of your chest. So bad I could not even get back to sleep.< /p>

[tapshoes 2]

It was weird dream time for me...not scary, just weird. In my dreams I am always me - Im never for example a man, or a spider - I am always me. Last night, I was black - which isn't me. That wasn't the point of the dream, it had no bearing on the dream subject, but was a weird aspect. Strange.

Re: bathing suits and belly shots...you'll never see pictures of me either way. Altho' the belly shot as described by Beth has an appeal!

Re: salads...I enjoy them; my doc supports that food choice.

Re: wasabi dressing - sounds wonderful (Im another cooking by creation gal)

Re: cooking. Made a ooey-gooey cake for guests this weekend, but the reviewers were not terribly fond of it. They much prefer the higher more cake like cakes, or cheesecakes...but my rule is I must always try new recipes, so I did. Won't do the ooey-gooey again though.

Lulu - any reason why hubby can't be the tanned body serving you drinks with umbrellas whilst you relax - you both get what you want!

Ciao.

[gone 4 ever 6]

Morning everyone. Hope you all have a wonderful day.

It is flippen cold here. 51 degrees this morning. brrrr.

Sorry about the bad dream. I hate when I have them.

Tomorrow is my bandaversary. As of today official weight loss is 65 lbs. I am going to try to post a recent pic of me this afternoon. I have been having trouble since I had that computer virus. My DSIL installed firefox and I still have trouble with a lot of task that was easy for me before.