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Fenton

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ajoneen    0

ajoneen
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I think Fenton is gone. He hasn't been back to LBT since 8/24.

He's not answering emails either. I know he is leaving for a month in Paris on the 9th. Maybe he will get in touch when he returns.

It's too bad. Perhaps we will have to wait for his next book to see his new picture.

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ajoneen    0

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Me and my tattoo'd co-workers made the front page of the local paper yesterday.....thought I'd share the article with you for fun!

Wish you could see the other pictures.......

StandardNET/Standard-Examiner

Interesting article. Depending on what part of the country you live in tattoos/piercings can be a really big issue. Not so much here in NY, but in Kansas City where my sister lives, if you're white its really frowned on.

I like your job description "a motor clothes consultant"

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nycm00    0

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Why we want Fenton back:

1. We need some testosterone to help offset all the estrogen from us lady bandsters!

2. We want to hear about life in the big city --NYC!

3. We want to be able to Celebrate with him when he changes his ticker to say -100 lbs lost!

4. We want to know how his new book writing is coming along.

5. We want to hear about Paris so we can live vicariously through his adventures and gourmet meals.

6. We want to hear all about your first fill!!

7. We want to hear about his cat and his blender...of course never in the same sentence...Fenton would never do that!

8. The suspence of not knowing if he's back on the wagon or not is killing us.

Fenton if you are out there....please come back.... Maybe you'd like to meet one day in NYC. We could chat.

Christine

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Busy    0

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Why we want Fenton back:

1. We need some testosterone to help offset all the estrogen from us lady bandsters!

2. We want to hear about life in the big city --NYC!

3. We want to be able to Celebrate with him when he changes his ticker to say -100 lbs lost!

4. We want to know how his new book writing is coming along.

5. We want to hear about Paris so we can live vicariously through his adventures and gourmet meals.

6. We want to hear about your first fill

7. He has the personality of a cyber teddybear that gently tells us what we NEED to hear....with a sense of humor to boot!

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SpecialK    22

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Why we want Fenton back:

1. We need some testosterone to help offset all the estrogen from us lady bandsters!

2. We want to hear about life in the big city --NYC!

3. We want to be able to Celebrate with him when he changes his ticker to say -100 lbs lost!

4. We want to know how his new book writing is coming along.

5. We want to hear about Paris so we can live vicariously through his adventures and gourmet meals.

6. We want to hear all about your first fill!!

7. We want to hear about his cat and his blender...of course never in the same sentence...Fenton would never do that!

8. The suspence of not knowing if he's back on the wagon or not is killing us.

9. He has the personality of a cyber teddybear that gently tells us what we NEED to hear....with a sense of humor to boot!

Combining to keep us rolling....

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nycm00    0

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Harley...loved the article. I could on ly see one picture. Is that your back? If so, I can't imagine where you will lose the rest of your weight from. You look great.

Christine

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HarleyGirl    1

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Harley...loved the article. I could on ly see one picture. Is that your back? If so, I can't imagine where you will lose the rest of your weight from. You look great.

Christine

Yes, that is my back......and thanks......I hope I will be losing it from my ass and thighs!!!!!!!!!

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HarleyGirl    1

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Why we want Fenton back:

1. We need some testosterone to help offset all the estrogen from us lady bandsters!

2. We want to hear about life in the big city --NYC!

3. We want to be able to Celebrate with him when he changes his ticker to say -100 lbs lost!

4. We want to know how his new book writing is coming along.

5. We want to hear about Paris so we can live vicariously through his adventures and gourmet meals.

6. We want to hear all about your first fill!!

7. We want to hear about his cat and his blender...of course never in the same sentence...Fenton would never do that!

8. The suspence of not knowing if he's back on the wagon or not is killing us.

9. He has the personality of a cyber teddybear that gently tells us what we NEED to hear....with a sense of humor to boot!

10. Because I want to share ideas for celebratory TATTOOS!

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Tess415    1

Tess415
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Why we want Fenton back:

1. We need some testosterone to help offset all the estrogen from us lady bandsters!

2. We want to hear about life in the big city --NYC!

3. We want to be able to Celebrate with him when he changes his ticker to say -100 lbs lost!

4. We want to know how his new book writing is coming along.

5. We want to hear about Paris so we can live vicariously through his adventures and gourmet meals.

6. We want to hear all about your first fill!!

7. We want to hear about his cat and his blender...of course never in the same sentence...Fenton would never do that!

8. The suspence of not knowing if he's back on the wagon or not is killing us.

9. He has the personality of a cyber teddybear that gently tells us what we NEED to hear....with a sense of humor to boot!

10. Because I want to share ideas for celebratory TATTOOS!

11. We want to see him reach his goal of snowboarding!!

12. We leave no "bandster" behind!!!

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hopeinapril    1

hopeinapril
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Greetings Shamrocks!

I am convinced I have hit the sweet spot. The weight loss has FINALLY kicked it. (It is hard to watch week after week when everyone else is losing and I was not!) I hit 250 this morning on the scale. I can't wait for the next .1 pound and I will be in the 240's! This puts my total at 37 pounds now! I am thrilled!

Anyone else so busy this September? I'm not sure what it is about the month of September, but I am usually so crazy busy!

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chica    2

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Why we want Fenton back:

1. We need some testosterone to help offset all the estrogen from us lady bandsters!

2. We want to hear about life in the big city --NYC!

3. We want to be able to Celebrate with him when he changes his ticker to say -100 lbs lost!

4. We want to know how his new book writing is coming along.

5. We want to hear about Paris so we can live vicariously through his adventures and gourmet meals.

6. We want to hear all about your first fill!!

7. We want to hear about his cat and his blender...of course never in the same sentence...Fenton would never do that!

8. The suspence of not knowing if he's back on the wagon or not is killing us.

9. He has the personality of a cyber teddybear that gently tells us what we NEED to hear....with a sense of humor to boot!

10. Because I want to share ideas for celebratory TATTOOS!

11. We want to see him reach his goal of snowboarding!!

12. We leave no "bandster" behind!!!

13. We want to play Wii Fit with him.

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SpecialK    22

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Hi Shamrocks - I passed my PMP exam for my job today that I was studying for, and stressing over too, and now that is such a relief. I have to just keep up with continuing education to keep it current. Thanks for the well wishes and prayers.

P.S. It is fun seeing some of you adding to the Why we want Fenton back.

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SpecialK    22

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Greetings Shamrocks!

I am convinced I have hit the sweet spot. The weight loss has FINALLY kicked it. (It is hard to watch week after week when everyone else is losing and I was not!) I hit 250 this morning on the scale. I can't wait for the next .1 pound and I will be in the 240's! This puts my total at 37 pounds now! I am thrilled!

Anyone else so busy this September? I'm not sure what it is about the month of September, but I am usually so crazy busy!

Congratulations HopeinApril-- that is great. I'm sensing the same frustration because I've been stuck in the same numbers for a few weeks now but I had a fill Monday and am hoping this kicks me to the sweet spot. I am surprised I haven't lost anything though in 2 days on full liquids which I have in past fills so this could be my time to hang in there and be patient. Thanks and keep up the good work! We know its not magic but work to get us to our goal. :biggrin:

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hopeinapril    1

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SpecialK :omg_smile::thumbup::scared2::thumbup::tongue2:

That is awesome about the test. I know how much you were focused on that! That has to be a ton of stress off of you now!

You never know with the liquids. Mostly, I do lose weight, but sometimes not so much.

Thanks for the congrats and kind words!

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