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17 hours ago, kristieshannon said:

How cold is it this time of year? We will hit 100°F here in Portland, OR today!

It was 2 feels like -1 on Saturday morning at my mum’s (about 100km west of Brisbane) Brrrr. It would have been as cold that night at the restaurant as it’s on top of the Great Dividing Range. The days have been around 10 to 19 Celsius give or take (50-66 Fahrenheit I think) in Brisbane which is cold for us. And we were experiencing those temps through May which was unusual. We often hit 100 Fahrenheit or higher in summer so I feel you in that heat.

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On 6/18/2022 at 10:47 PM, Kris77 said:

Sophie and greentealael
That’s awesome!! So glad y’all get to meet up!! Both look fabulous!!

Agreed! You are both so radiant!!!

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On 6/26/2022 at 4:18 AM, Arabesque said:

A couple of weeks before Covid hit in 2020 & we entered lockdown I bought this outfit & it has been taunting me in my wardrobe ever since. Decided I wasn’t going to wait for a special event any longer so dinner wth my hairdresser current & former stylist was it. New French inspired restaurant in a small country town. My hair looked way better later as we had our regular hair appointment before dinner. The skirt is amazing. Known as the doona skirt as there is a layer of wadding inside. Still didn’t keep me warm enough though lol.

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OMG soooo cool. Totally get just having to take that outfit out for a night - whatever. Hope you had a fabulous time.

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You guys are looking awesome! Wow! What an inspiration. I'm only 4 months out and moving slow, but it is coming off. Thanks for sharing.

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So went out to dinner again & decided to wear something bright. Yes, me. Must be your influence @GreenTealael. Mind you I had my black rabbit fur coat on & over that my black overcoat cause it was a cold & wet night ☹️

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On 07/01/2022 at 20:00, Arabesque said:



So went out to dinner again & decided to wear something bright. Yes, me. Must be your influence @GreenTealael. Mind you I had my black rabbit fur coat on & over that my black overcoat cause it was a cold & wet night ☹️




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Holy wow, that is an amazing dress and you look great in it! Love you in bright colors @Arabesque!

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Tonight’s date night dress with the guy who is now official boyfriend status ❤️ He planned a great night at a wonderful Italian restaurant in Portland. Good food, but even better company!

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You both look beautiful! I can't wait to get there.

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Thanks @kristieshannon. I spied it last summer but decided it against it. It was on sale (40% off 🎉🎉) last week & the only skirt & top left were in my size. Obviously always meant to be mine so it now lives in my wardrobe.

Love you in that blue. And congrats on commencing ‘official boyfriend’ status. So happy for you.

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On 7/1/2022 at 11:00 PM, Arabesque said:

So went out to dinner again & decided to wear something bright. Yes, me. Must be your influence @GreenTealael. Mind you I had my black rabbit fur coat on & over that my black overcoat cause it was a cold & wet night ☹️

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OMG can I borrow this? (of course I can’t fit it 😭) Color looks very good on you 😍

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On 7/2/2022 at 4:02 AM, kristieshannon said:

Tonight’s date night dress with the guy who is now official boyfriend status ❤️ He planned a great night at a wonderful Italian restaurant in Portland. Good food, but even better company!

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Congratulations!!!

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You all look FABULOUS!!! Congratulations on what you have achieved with your efforts!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I am 3 weeks post op in this photo, down 30 lbs and so thrilled I had this procedure.

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You all look FABULOUS!!! Congratulations on what you have achieved with your efforts!

I am 3 weeks post op in this photo, down 30 lbs and so thrilled I had this procedure.

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Lookin good GF congratulations on your progress I just spoke to the hospital nurse today she said we had shortage of beds in the past and now we have shortage of staff! lol I wasn't t very hopeful to begin with so no big surprise for me we just wait and see for now lol
Keep up the good work you look amazing Marianne

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This is a skirt not a dress. Let the giggles begin. Yep, the challenge of being short. I know a few of you will understand. A ribbed wool tube skirt at 50% off I was not giving up so when the desire is strong a creative solution must be found. 😁

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Congrats on your weight loss so far @Mariann812. Whoo hoo! Looking forward to seeing more of your pxts.

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