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Mona · 12-16-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyone

Linda...Ok here I am on the desktop!!!!

So right on my birthday....my hub's comes out and says Melinda, I want you to know and I don't want you to get mad or say no.. but my sister and I have been working together, because in one month I am taking you to Vegas to see Jersey boys..

.......

I trust my kid.. being alone.. he hasn't done anything otherwise.... he did say to me, Mama the minute you leave I am going to have sex with Sabrina in every room LOL.. I feel over laughing....

Wow how exciting Melinda!! I hope you have a wonderful trip. Your son is quite the comedian.

I put a roast beef in the oven when I got home since we havent' had any "real" food in awhile. I've been too busy with other things. I think my Dh deserved a home cooked meal. he's been limping along on canned chili and frozen pizzas all week. OMG it smells so good!

Mona · 12-16-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lony

Ahhh good idea. I need another!

LOL how bad is it that I can't even think of anything I want. I told him new pots and pans and he got offended. He said, I will get you new pots and pans if you need them but not for christmas. Blah

My DH doesn't like to get a list from me.....and he will not buy me kitchen stuff for any gift giving holiday. He wrapped my presents when I was at work. Mine is the biggest one under the tree. I wonder what it is!!??

Oh and he also said he's getting me cable TV for Christmas but we have to wait till after the holiday stuff is put away or the guy won't be able to get to our TV. You know, I have sort of missed TV and it just makes me all warm and fuzzy that he wants to get it for me because he knows I miss watching Food Network. LOL.

Mona · 12-16-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Lony

I know I know. I am trying to figure some stuff out.

I just don't WANT anything. I don't even need anything. LOL No wonder he said I am so hard to buy for.

What about a trip? Mike would need time off for that though.

Mona · 12-16-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Lony

Yep, Mike made me buy some when we went shopping in billings.

I have decided I am just super boring.

If you are boring then that makes me unbuttered white toast. LOL. You are one of the most exciting people I know!

Mona · 12-16-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyone

Well I will give you my list then!!!!

I need some cologne actually. that is number one...

I used to really like perfume when I was a teen and in my 20s but then I started getting headaches from it and I had to throw it all away. And it bothers me to be around super dooper perfume cloud people.

Bamboozled · 12-16-2012, 10:34 AM

Almost 25lbs lost in just under three months!!!!

Just wanted to share that.

During stalls it can be easy to get down so it's important to rejoice in your victories.

HURRAY ME!!

Mona · 12-16-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by chewiegand

Good morning. We're celebrating ds17's bd today with the parents. I always let them choose their dinner. He chose steak---lucky we had some frozen that dh got on sale at sam's. Dh is buying his bd cake. He said it was ok if I didn't make it homemade this year. I feel a little sad cause it's the first year in 17 that I haven't made a homemade cake but such is life. Things are different. I could have done it but since I can't eat it, ds and dh didn't think I should do it.

Happy birthday to your DS, Chewie.

Lynn OMGosh how scary. I'm glad you are OK and everyone who was in the area...and it sounds like the lady that got trampled is going to be OK. My gosh what is going on lately with all these shootings?

KCMama did you have a nice time at the party? I know you weren't thrilled at the prospect....but at least you wore sensible shoes.

Mona · 12-16-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bamboozled

Almost 25lbs lost in just under three months!!!!

Just wanted to share that.

During stalls it can be easy to get down so it's important to rejoice in your victories.

HURRAY ME!!

Congrats! Awesome victory for you, especially during this time of the year where goodies and carbs abound.

debkeversole · 12-16-2012, 10:42 AM

Mona it is Eastern kentucky
i made homemade chili today got the blues SIgh

i am glad your present is the biggest under the tree!
LOVE the pictures of the Kittehs and the tree!

debkeversole · 12-16-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bamboozled

Almost 25lbs lost in just under three months!!!!

Just wanted to share that.

During stalls it can be easy to get down so it's important to rejoice in your victories.

HURRAY ME!!

Mona · 12-16-2012, 10:49 AM

Deb I love that you posted that thread. I enjoyed looking at all the furbaby photos.

Lony your tree and decorations are outstanding! Good job.

Mmmmm homemade chili. You know I was going to make sloppy joes the other day and come to find out I'm out of ground beef! That never happens! This is because of my moratorium on buying new meat.

I guess I used the last of it and didn't realize. I have some Marie Calender's corn bread mix (yea I'm a Yankee and I like my cornbread to taste like cake!) tee hee. Now I want to make chili. Sounds so good for this cold weather.

Sorry you have the blues Deb. I think you need to slip ol' Santa into the bed and get a good laugh out of it.

Bamboozled · 12-16-2012, 10:53 AM

Thanks so much guys

It's definitely hard at this time of year, I've been bringing pistachios everywhere so if I am starving and there is nothing but carbs around I can at least eat something satisfying. Cheese strings are great for the holidays too when you're far from home and are tempted.

Anyone planning a "cheat" christmas meal? I'm pretty sure I am not going to indulge at all but there's a small chance I may go nuts and have a small helping of mashed potatoes and gravy. I haven't decided yet. I'll keep it under 100g of carbs no matter what I eat anyways.

Mona · 12-16-2012, 11:16 AM

I've been having a "cheat" 6 months.

But I plan on getting back on plan after the holidays.

kcmama · 12-16-2012, 11:25 AM

Sitting down for a little break. I did scrambled egg and sausage breakfast burritos, fruit, and coffee. Then made up Pumpkin Date Bread. This recipe makes a lot. I did 4 mini loaves, 12 normal muffins, and 3 mini bundt pans. I have cleaned up the kitchen and the dishwasher is going. What are you all doing this fine afternoon? I think I am going to put some meatballs in the slow cooker with a cranberry sauce to serve over rice for dinner.

kcmama · 12-16-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bamboozled

Almost 25lbs lost in just under three months!!!!

Just wanted to share that.

During stalls it can be easy to get down so it's important to rejoice in your victories.

HURRAY ME!!

Yes, indeed! Hurray for you!

So glad to hear of your success! Are you clothes shopping for Christmas? with a 25 lb loss that must mean you are down a size or two, right?

kcmama · 12-16-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mona

Happy birthday to your DS, Chewie.

Lynn OMGosh how scary. I'm glad you are OK and everyone who was in the area...and it sounds like the lady that got trampled is going to be OK. My gosh what is going on lately with all these shootings?

KCMama did you have a nice time at the party? I know you weren't thrilled at the prospect....but at least you wore sensible shoes.

Yes, I ended up having a great time. The food was really terrific. There were thousands there. Five different buffet areas, two Sushi bars, 4 dessert bars, cocktail stations, a band, dance floor and some acrobatic dancers like Quixotic. I loved that there was entertainment!

Mona · 12-16-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kcmama

Yes, I ended up having a great time. The food was really terrific. There were thousands there. Five different buffet areas, two Sushi bars, 4 dessert bars, cocktail stations, a band, dance floor and some acrobatic dancers like Quixotic. I loved that there was entertainment!

Glad to hear you had a nice time.

The year I was hired (2009) was the first year my company stopped doing a Christmas party. The economy had just taken a nose dive and being a non-profit health care company,could no longer afford it.

Mona · 12-16-2012, 12:34 PM

I made a special trip to the grocery store to get the sunday paper for the coupons....and there were no coupons.

I know they don't usually have coupons on holiday weekends....but I was expecting that next week.

CinnamonSpice · 12-16-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyone

Lynn.. they said the man fired 50 shots in the parking lot...grrrr

Mona....used to be so many people decorated their houses outside and not too many this year...

Hubs wants to see the new James Bond Movie...we aren't Hobbit fans...LOL....I like Movies like Teddy.. so you see where my humor is LOL!! Ok onto my Sunday Cooking.....

Melinda...do you mean the movie, TED?...watched that last night...OMG...lol...what age group is that movie geared for...not kids..that's for sure...I got a kick out of the Boston accents...not sure if we are talking about the same movie though..

kcmama · 12-16-2012, 01:20 PM

Does anyone have Lony;s fudge recipe?

Lony · 12-16-2012, 01:28 PM

I do!

Lony · 12-16-2012, 01:31 PM

1 can of sweetened condensed milk to 1 12oz bag of chips. I make a double batch and it fills at 7x11 biscut pan.

Lony · 12-16-2012, 01:37 PM

You can make any kind of fuge with this.

Try adding marshmallows and toasted almonds with milk chcolate.

Chop up some snickers bars with milk choclate

Do a single batch of milk chocolate and pour into 7x11 pan. Make a second batch with peanut butter chips. Add chopped peanuts and spread on top of milk chocolate layer.

Make a double batch of white chocolate. Pour half into pan. Tint remaining half orange and add orange flavor. Swirl into the white for cream cicle fudge

Make with white chips, add 1 tsp of almond flavoring and cranberries and almonds.

Add mint flavor to milk chocolate.

Whatever you can think of.

CinnamonSpice · 12-16-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lony

1 can of sweetened condensed milk to 1 12oz bag of chips. I make a double batch and it fills at 7x11 biscut pan.

I used to make something like that...but, added a bag of mini marshmellows...and sometimes walnuts..

Lony · 12-16-2012, 01:56 PM

I guess should add the directions too huh.

Mix the sweetened condensed milk and chips into a heavy sauce pan and stir over med. High heat till the chips are melted. Pour into foil lined, or buttered pan. Chill for 5 hours and cut.

chewiegand · 12-16-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mona

This is a common complaint Chewie. This is why it's so great to switch things up with some nice bone broth. Do you have any? The salty, savory flavor was such a welcome change for me.

I have been having chicken broth every evening and it helps a lot.

How long did you have to stay on shakes after surgery?

chewiegand · 12-16-2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mona

Deb I love that you posted that thread. I enjoyed looking at all the furbaby photos.

Lony your tree and decorations are outstanding! Good job.

WHat? WHere? DId I miss something?
Mmmmm homemade chili. You know I was going to make sloppy joes the other day and come to find out I'm out of ground beef! That never happens! This is because of my moratorium on buying new meat.

I guess I used the last of it and didn't realize. I have some Marie Calender's corn bread mix (yea I'm a Yankee and I like my cornbread to taste like cake!) tee hee. Now I want to make chili. Sounds so good for this cold weather.

Sorry you have the blues Deb. I think you need to slip ol' Santa into the bed and get a good laugh out of it.

chewiegand · 12-16-2012, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmama

Yes, I ended up having a great time. The food was really terrific. There were thousands there. Five different buffet areas, two Sushi bars, 4 dessert bars, cocktail stations, a band, dance floor and some acrobatic dancers like Quixotic. I loved that there was entertainment!

Sounds awesome.

chewiegand · 12-16-2012, 02:44 PM

THis is beautiful but it made me cry.

twas' 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38
when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven's gate.
their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air.
they could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.
they were filled with such joy, they didn't know what to say.
they remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.
"where are we?" asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.
"this is heaven." declared a small boy. "we're spending Christmas at God's house."
when what to their wondering eyes did appear,
but Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near.
He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same.
then He opened His arms and He called them by name.
and in that moment was joy, that only heaven can bring
those children all flew into the arms of their King
and as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace,
one small girl turned and looked at Jesus' face.
and as if He could read all the questions she had
He gently whispered to her, "I'll take care of mom and dad."
then He looked down on earth, the world far below
He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe
then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand,
"Let My power and presence re-enter this land!"
"may this country be delivered from the hands of fools"
"I'm taking back my nation. I'm taking back my schools!"
then He and the children stood up without a sound.
"come now my children, let me show you around."
excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran.
all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.
and i heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight,
"in the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT."

crazyone · 12-16-2012, 02:50 PM

Mona.. when I weighed 409 pounds I could barely get by without having to sit down..so I completely understand...not that its a picnic now for me...but anyway the Teen Drama in my house is that my son broke up with his girly friend...she wants to talk to him today after their concert. I said Please tell her I am cooking all day and I don't need to be running on her schedule, if that makes sense. I mean I don't want to put my Kraft Mayo and Parm cheese, chicken in the oven, then have to shut it off, to leave to get you...this will be the 4th time trying to break up with her..

12-16-2012, 01:37 PM	#1343
Lony Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Buffalo Wyoming Posts: 11,647 Gallery: Lony Stats: 357/230/160 WOE: Atkins(ish) Start Date: July 6 2011	You can make any kind of fuge with this. Try adding marshmallows and toasted almonds with milk chcolate. Chop up some snickers bars with milk choclate Do a single batch of milk chocolate and pour into 7x11 pan. Make a second batch with peanut butter chips. Add chopped peanuts and spread on top of milk chocolate layer. Make a double batch of white chocolate. Pour half into pan. Tint remaining half orange and add orange flavor. Swirl into the white for cream cicle fudge Make with white chips, add 1 tsp of almond flavoring and cranberries and almonds. Add mint flavor to milk chocolate. Whatever you can think of. __________________ Whatever doesn't kill me.. Had better start running!

12-16-2012, 02:44 PM	#1349
chewiegand Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 24,759 Gallery: chewiegand Stats: Fat/Fluff/Fit Start Date: restart every Monday	THis is beautiful but it made me cry. twas' 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38 when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven's gate. their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air. they could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there. they were filled with such joy, they didn't know what to say. they remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day. "where are we?" asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse. "this is heaven." declared a small boy. "we're spending Christmas at God's house." when what to their wondering eyes did appear, but Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near. He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same. then He opened His arms and He called them by name. and in that moment was joy, that only heaven can bring those children all flew into the arms of their King and as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace, one small girl turned and looked at Jesus' face. and as if He could read all the questions she had He gently whispered to her, "I'll take care of mom and dad." then He looked down on earth, the world far below He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand, "Let My power and presence re-enter this land!" "may this country be delivered from the hands of fools" "I'm taking back my nation. I'm taking back my schools!" then He and the children stood up without a sound. "come now my children, let me show you around." excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran. all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can. and i heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight, "in the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT." __________________ I WILL Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me" Phillipians 4:13 God's Delay does not mean God's Denial PROGRESS not perfection!!!!

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12-16-2012, 10:34 AM	#1326
Bamboozled Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 266 Gallery: Bamboozled Stats: 297/285/210 WOE: Blood Type Diet/SB Phase 2 Start Date: Sept.23/12 and restarted Mar.18/13	Almost 25lbs lost in just under three months!!!! Just wanted to share that. During stalls it can be easy to get down so it's important to rejoice in your victories. HURRAY ME!!

12-16-2012, 10:42 AM	#1329
debkeversole Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 49,333 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/285/199 WOE: 8/29/11 R9P2 HCG diet Start Date: 10-8-09	Mona it is Eastern kentucky i made homemade chili today got the blues SIgh i am glad your present is the biggest under the tree! LOVE the pictures of the Kittehs and the tree!

12-16-2012, 10:49 AM	#1331
Mona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Creswell, OR Posts: 4,187 Gallery: Mona Stats: 380/288/175 45y.o. 5'10" WOE: VSG 11/14/11 Moderate LC	Deb I love that you posted that thread. I enjoyed looking at all the furbaby photos. Lony your tree and decorations are outstanding! Good job. Mmmmm homemade chili. You know I was going to make sloppy joes the other day and come to find out I'm out of ground beef! That never happens! This is because of my moratorium on buying new meat. I guess I used the last of it and didn't realize. I have some Marie Calender's corn bread mix (yea I'm a Yankee and I like my cornbread to taste like cake!) tee hee. Now I want to make chili. Sounds so good for this cold weather. Sorry you have the blues Deb. I think you need to slip ol' Santa into the bed and get a good laugh out of it.

12-16-2012, 10:53 AM	#1332
Bamboozled Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 266 Gallery: Bamboozled Stats: 297/285/210 WOE: Blood Type Diet/SB Phase 2 Start Date: Sept.23/12 and restarted Mar.18/13	Thanks so much guys It's definitely hard at this time of year, I've been bringing pistachios everywhere so if I am starving and there is nothing but carbs around I can at least eat something satisfying. Cheese strings are great for the holidays too when you're far from home and are tempted. Anyone planning a "cheat" christmas meal? I'm pretty sure I am not going to indulge at all but there's a small chance I may go nuts and have a small helping of mashed potatoes and gravy. I haven't decided yet. I'll keep it under 100g of carbs no matter what I eat anyways.

12-16-2012, 11:16 AM	#1333
Mona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Creswell, OR Posts: 4,187 Gallery: Mona Stats: 380/288/175 45y.o. 5'10" WOE: VSG 11/14/11 Moderate LC	I've been having a "cheat" 6 months. But I plan on getting back on plan after the holidays.

12-16-2012, 11:25 AM	#1334
kcmama Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 4,270 Gallery: kcmama Stats: 200/190/150 WOE: modified low carb Start Date: Sept 2010	Sitting down for a little break. I did scrambled egg and sausage breakfast burritos, fruit, and coffee. Then made up Pumpkin Date Bread. This recipe makes a lot. I did 4 mini loaves, 12 normal muffins, and 3 mini bundt pans. I have cleaned up the kitchen and the dishwasher is going. What are you all doing this fine afternoon? I think I am going to put some meatballs in the slow cooker with a cranberry sauce to serve over rice for dinner.

12-16-2012, 12:34 PM	#1338
Mona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Creswell, OR Posts: 4,187 Gallery: Mona Stats: 380/288/175 45y.o. 5'10" WOE: VSG 11/14/11 Moderate LC	I made a special trip to the grocery store to get the sunday paper for the coupons....and there were no coupons. I know they don't usually have coupons on holiday weekends....but I was expecting that next week.

12-16-2012, 01:20 PM	#1340
kcmama Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 4,270 Gallery: kcmama Stats: 200/190/150 WOE: modified low carb Start Date: Sept 2010	Does anyone have Lony;s fudge recipe?

12-16-2012, 01:28 PM	#1341
Lony Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Buffalo Wyoming Posts: 11,647 Gallery: Lony Stats: 357/230/160 WOE: Atkins(ish) Start Date: July 6 2011	I do!

12-16-2012, 01:31 PM	#1342
Lony Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Buffalo Wyoming Posts: 11,647 Gallery: Lony Stats: 357/230/160 WOE: Atkins(ish) Start Date: July 6 2011	1 can of sweetened condensed milk to 1 12oz bag of chips. I make a double batch and it fills at 7x11 biscut pan.

12-16-2012, 01:56 PM	#1345
Lony Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Buffalo Wyoming Posts: 11,647 Gallery: Lony Stats: 357/230/160 WOE: Atkins(ish) Start Date: July 6 2011	I guess should add the directions too huh. Mix the sweetened condensed milk and chips into a heavy sauce pan and stir over med. High heat till the chips are melted. Pour into foil lined, or buttered pan. Chill for 5 hours and cut.

12-16-2012, 02:50 PM	#1350
crazyone Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15,598 Gallery: crazyone Stats: 404/295.6/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 28, 2009	Mona.. when I weighed 409 pounds I could barely get by without having to sit down..so I completely understand...not that its a picnic now for me...but anyway the Teen Drama in my house is that my son broke up with his girly friend...she wants to talk to him today after their concert. I said Please tell her I am cooking all day and I don't need to be running on her schedule, if that makes sense. I mean I don't want to put my Kraft Mayo and Parm cheese, chicken in the oven, then have to shut it off, to leave to get you...this will be the 4th time trying to break up with her..