WW Clubs and Groups - Happy Tuesday! Feb 27th

Good morning. I was writing a pretty big post and hit a button with my right hand and *poof* the post disappeared. So, now I'll be late for work. BUT, I just wanted to say have a wonderful day and hopefully I'll be back around this afternoon.
Have a great, on points, day!!!

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Stacey
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Hi Everyone :) I missed reading yesterday and had quite a few posts to catch up on.

Kim... wow going to view the execution... that sounds nervewracking. Good luck.

Jason... glad to hear the date with your online girl went well. I know how nervewracking it can be to know someone online and not know how things will go in person... I've been there and done that in the last few weeks. I guess we're both lucky tho since it went so well with both of our online people.

Stacey... Ugh sorry about your post... that would be very frustrating. So far I've been lucky and haven't had one disappear on me... but I'm waiting b/c I know it's going to happen LOL.

Anyways... let's see, what's new with me. I finally bought a new car b/c my old one is having..."issues". I'm picking it up today... a black 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. It's not a bad looking car and hopefully will last for a long long time. LOL It had better!!

So... other than that things are pretty status quo. I went to my Naturopathic doctor yesterday and she thinks I seem/look healthier so I guess that's a good thing. Have been very erratic about eating tho and I know that isn't healthy at all.

Hope you are all having a nice day :)

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~Shalyne
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Hi Guys! Long time no see, I know. Things have been busy here - lots to do before I go to Madrid in 2 weeks. Top of the list is buying a plane ticket! I have been very lax about it and now I will have to pay more. Ah well. This is just a quick message as I have things piling up on me, but I went to WI today and got it for free because I helped out (selling the gear!). Only 3 people (including me) stayed to the meeting, which was a pity, but at least we got to talk to each other. I gained .5, but wasn't disappointed at all - have had a very slack week foodwise. And I haven't changed my signature!

Take care everyone, and I'll try and pop back later,
love
Lolly
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257SW- 211CW - 207 (2nd 10%)

Wheee, I'm watching When Harry met Sally right now, I've never seen it though, but I love Meg Ryan movies.

Anyhoo, I am getting my grad pics taken today!

Shalyne: A new car! That's great! My "new" car'(she's 3 years old) is almost no longer warrenty so I'm going to be careful with her.

Stacey: I hate it when I post and then it disappears.

Lolly: good luck with getting the tickies to Spain.

See Y'all!

Ali

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Hey everyone!
Shalyne: Awesome about the new car!! I just LOVE the way they smell! :)
Lolly: Good luck with the ticket finding. I'm envious of your trip!
Ali: When Harry Met Sally is my all-time favorite movie!!
Boss is back. Maybe I'll be back later!

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Stacey
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Me again! I luuuuuuuuuuuuurve When Harry Met Sally, but I lost my copy of the video and now you've made me want to see it again! I will have to stop by HMV or Virgin on the way home and see if they have it in the sales ...

Hello all. Well, this is the third time that I have tried to post today. It has been making my computer crash. Hopefully, this time it will go ok. So far so good.

Well, I was at the Oprah show taping yesterday. It was fun. Oprah looks the same in person. I thought she looked good. My hubby thought her dress was ugly and her boots were too tight. We are very judgemental. But it was an experience. The show was about anxiety disorder. Very sad. One of the guests was some guy that was in New Kids on the Block. I thought he was going to have a heart atack before the show started. He had this disorder very badly. Poor guy. His brother (another NKOTB guy, but I don't really remember the names of the "kids" in that band) said he also had it, but I think for him it was a semi-sham so that he could get on the Oprah show. His brother, thought, was NOT faking it at all. Anyway, the show is on this Thursday. I don't think the audience will be seen much, if at all. If it is, I was in the middle section of the studio one row from the back row (where we wanted to sit so as NOT to get on TV) second person in from the inside. I have long dark hair and I am sitting next to my hubby (who has dark hair and has a gotee) I am wearing a black leather jacket and a toupe color sweater. My mom is next to me on the other side. She has on a green turtleneck and a black vest. Anyway, if we are on, that is us. Chicago was fun. Ate way too much and spent way too much money shopping. I am trying to eat really low end of points the rest of week.

Went to weigh-in Saturday morning. Was down 1.8, so that was good. I have been doing better with the water, but still need to get more in.

Stacey: sorry you lost your post. Must be the computer monsters.

Shalyne: I love new cars. We just bought one in December and it is so nice. HAve fun.

Jason: I am glad your date went well. It sounds very romantic.

Belle: Sounds like you had a nice birthday and that the BF thing is working itself out. Your dad may be right on.

Kim: I don't not think I could witness an exicution. Sounds very hard and would be enought to make me eat!!!

Lolly: how long will you be in Spain for? Wow, that would be very fun. and didn't Kirsty mention that there is an Ikea there? They have some fun things.

Ali: I love "When Harry met Sally." really great movie. How fun.

Ok, hello to everyone else. Will check back later.

Trish
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5'10"

Just ready my reply and realized that I really must be having a "fun" day. I may need to expand my vocabulary.

trish

Suzanne - I can't really help you out on this one, just when things click they do. For me it was this fall when I just decided this was it, I wasn't going to be a size 22 anymore. I just did it. and these past couple of weeks have been the biggest setbacks for me. so that gave me more motivation.

There are a couple of things for me too, like I have never been "thin". I have never felt really fit either - but I love to do activities. I am themost fit now than I have been in YEARS but I am not where I wanna be.

I want to hike and canoe alot this summer - but I can't at this weight and level of fitness - so I need to really focus on the getting FIT goal...and the weight will come hadn in hand of course.

The other thing is Mexico in August. If I go and am not somehwat thinner and don't feel good in a swimsuit, I won't wanna be there and won't have as much fun....so I am focussing on that. Getting in shape for summer and for my trip, sort of shorter term goals.

Do you make short term? I have two mini goals until my final goal....

Lolly - geez that trip is really creeping up on you!! How exciting, wish I was going away...

Shalyne - Woo hoo! new car - I have had my new civic almost a year in may. I love it, its my baby...I luckily have a long warranty

I just saw when harry met sally recently with my b/f for the first time - loved it....would watch it many times over and over!!!

WEll, I am doing good OP this week so far. Okay, its only tuesday, but it still counts!!

Last night was my night "off" b/f and I hung out with my mom and some friends of mine and then had a bath and did some laundry, very important stuff you know!!

Tonite I see b/f - I am a bit nervous I'll admit, but I am focussing on me now - its a very different feeling, you shoudl all try it!

Wel, better mosey - do soem work!

Belle


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SW-244.4/CW-218.6/next 10% 199 (Mexico Goal, Aug 2001 = 180-185)/final goal 165

Kim - I hope things are going okay for you - I was thinking of you last night, having to face this execution and everythign else piling up on you. But you are a very strong girl emotionally - I know because I lean on you lots!! and you can carry me AND you.

But if you need to, hop in my boat and we will paddle together!

HUGS!
Belle

Hello All,

Jason- congrats on the date. I met my bf now on the net, well it was thru a net personal ad. We started as pen pals and he asked me out and it's been bliss ever since. :)

Shayle- new cars are so awesome! I have a new to me 96 jetta and love it!

Lolly- so if you sell the gear for them you get a free meeting? where is that?

Ali- good luck with the pics, I love Meg Ryan too!

TrishO- that must have been Jordan and Jon, yes I was a big NKOTB fan. That's strange about the anxiety....I won't be able to watch it :( I work till 9pm

Belle- thanks for the awesome tips! I brought my WW stuff with me to work to make sure I tracked. I'm with you about the fitness goals. I would love to get bf into doing exercise stuff with me. we talked about getting bikes and i love hiking. thanks again!

Well, have tons to do including my taxes, I'm applying to grad school and will hopefully go full time starting this summer. hope i get some good financial aid :)

Suzanne


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Suzanne - I was a big fan as well! In fact, I got to meet them in like 1991! I was so excited...now looking back I think - why? But oh well.

I'll be sure to watch it - hey, too bad we coudn't have written Oprah a note about having us on her show!! I keep on sending email, but it isn't working....

I tried to drop a note about us in her "show ideas" box (well, about internet weight loss support etc or about internet friends etc.) but my mom made me pitch it. We were a little silly yesterday waiting to go in (well, not hubby. I think he was a little overwhelmed by all those women).

Suzanne, yes, I think they were Jordan and Jon. The one with the BIG TIME disorder was the one who left the band first (Jon maybe). Was Jordan the lead singer of the group? Well, it was not him but the other. Anyway, Jon (who is really very very good looking right now. Brother, not so much) quit the band in like 94 and then did not leave his house for 4 years due to this anxiety disorder. Then in like 97, he decided to get help. He was really in bad shape (panic attack etc. Great shape in body. Ha Ha HA). I felt really bad for him. I think Oprah (who get telling him to breath) thought he was going to have a heart attack and die right there on her show.

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That is so bizarre! Poor Jon!! I always thought he was cute but sort of shy...I guess that is what stardom does to you. Poor old Jon! I must break out my NKOTB albums now.

Well, off to lunch with my old boss.

Belle

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SW-244.4/CW-218.6
next 10% 199
Mexico Goal, Aug 2001 = 170-175
final goal 165

Trish: Wow! I will definitely tape it. I was a huge fan of NKOTB!! It's pretty funny thinking back on it, but my sister wrote Joe McIntyre a love letter. (he was the youngest in the group) Yep, Jon sure was cute!! I can't believe he has anxiety problems. I'll look for you!
Well, I must dash off again. I'll be back on the next "smoke" break. :)
Brenda: Where are you? Did you go out of town like Kirsty?
Belle: Good luck with bf tonight. I'm going to start doing stuff for "Me" now. Good advice.
Kim: I hope you get through the execution. What can I say? I hope all goes well? Corny!
I'll be thinking of you!!!!
Hi to everyone else I didn't mention.

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Stacey
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HI everyone. I am doing all right. I have slacked on point tracking this week. Tonight we are going out to a grill your won steak joint with my parents. YIKES! I love steak and potatoes and salad and texas toast! Can you say high points!!!

Belle, last night I snuck away and took a long bath. I thought of you!!! And I made hubby watch Emma and the dog and cat!!!

Speaking of which, in less than an hour I have to run home with hubby and wrestle the dog and cat into the car to go to the vet! Yearly check up! This is the first time we have taken them together and it will be very interesting!!! My cat gets wacko when she is confined!!

Trish, unfortunately I was also a fan of the New kids. Oh how embarrassing! I even have a video that I found last summer again. hubby and I watched it and I danced around like I used! It was quite a site! Glad you
had fun!!

Jason, Yah on the date. I remember the first time I went out with hubby and we held hands. Oh were we both sweating! Those were the days of my youth! I miss them! Enjoy your time together!!!

Shalyne, we bought a new mini van last summer because of Emma. And my car was also having those "issues" like you mentioned. I love having a new car. Except we have 2 huge dorr dings on it because people are so stupid when they park. Apparently they weren't taught to NOT fling the door open so it hits the car next to you! I am very irritated about my dings as you can see!!!

Well, I have a headache (stress) and gotta get some work done before the vet visit!

Ta ta
Jen

Hi all! I have been swamped with work today so I haven't been able to post until now.

I was never that much of a fan of NKOTB ~ I was more into "New Wave". Although I did go to a concert for a friends b-day and had a good time. Its really funny how music tastes change!

Tonya ~ I was a SQL and Oracle programmer for two years before I started this job! I now train on our software product. Its OK, but it sounds like what you do is better.

Shalyne ~ New cars are so great! I treated myself to one last year as a treat for graduating from college and holding down a "real" job. It's a sportscar, so when the kids arrive I'll have to hand it over to DH and get a fam car. :( Oh well, by then I'll want a new car anyway!

Jason ~ Congrats on the successfull date! I met my husband by chance at yell practice (a school tradition). Our school gathers for yell the night before the football games( Its like a pep rally). I saw him walking in and I asked him to be my date. The rest is history!

Belle ~ The advice you gave about small goals hits home. My main goal is to be smaller by the summer time so that I can go inner tubing down the river. I probably already asked you, but where are you going in Mexico? We honeymooned there and loved it!

Suzanne ~ Don't try to let yourself get discourages or overwnelmed. We are all here with you and have been there too!

Jen ~ good luck at the Vet! You sound like a Superwoman to get the pets into the vet while caring for the little one :)

Lolly ~ all I can say is that I'm so jealous you get to go to Spain. Enjoy the red wine and Tapas.

Kim ~ Your story sounds so difficult to cover. I can't imagine having the strength to go through that. You are in my thoughts.

To all I missed ~ Have a great rest of the day and I'll touch base soon!

Kay

Hey everyone!
Jen: I sympathize with you about the vet. I have to pick up my kitty who had exploratory surgery today. Unfortunately the vet couldn't find anything so now I feel like a bad mom. :)
Kay: Useless info: when I was in junior high, we went on a mission trip to San Marcos. One of the "fun" activities was swimming in the river. It was the COLDEST river I had ever been in!
I have to get back to work now. A borrower I've been bugging since September is finally ready to close, I think. That's my big project for the day. :)
I'm still debating about going to WI. Either way, I'm going to the gym, though.
Have a great afternoon and I'll see ya'll later.

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Stacey
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hey all,

Yes Jon was the shy one in NKOTB, he dated Tiffany for awhile. That was the big gossip back then. I love listening to the old 80's music!

Thanks for the encouragement Kay....I'm doing okay today.

Have a good night everyone.

Suzanne

OK, the vet experience went OK. Thankfully Emma was at daycare and hubby sort of helped! Jazz the cat is A-OK!! Sadie the dog has an eye infection of some sort. We have to give her an eye cream for a week and then bring her back in. I noticed her eyes were getting red, so we decided to bring her in now for her annual shots and heartworm test! I just dished out big bucks for those two, so they better realize how much I love them!!

In 1 hour I will be dining out! I am so hungry now, but know I will blow my points tonight so I better hang on till then!!!

Kay... not a superwoman, but wish I was!! :) Then maybe everything would be much easier!!

Stacey... hope Kitty is feeling better soon. What is wrong???

Well, gotta run! I came back to work only to find that I am locked out of the program I need to work on... because there are too many users using it now. There goes my deadline!! The guy that locked me out is the same one that screams at me when I am not done in time... how ironic!!

Jen

Hi all! I so wish I could check in more often ... I feel so "out of the loop" because you guys chat all day long.

My current peeve at the moment is the fact that my username and password do not automatically fill in whenever I want to post and I KNOW I checked it off in my preferences. HUMPH!

I weighed in (reluctantly) on Sunday AM - I am up 2 lbs, which is a relief because it felt more like 10! I'm trying to get back into the swing of things as far as journalizing. My life is once again hectic, with 2 jobs, school and my son. Eeek! Throw a relationship in there and you've got one overwhelmed person sometimes.

I'm running a 4 mile race on Saturday AM which I am looking forward to, because it's been a few months since one has been sponsored here in NY during the winter. I am a bit hesitant because it's 4 miles, I REALLY have to pace myself because I'm hurting at the end of a 5K.

I'm also going to see Duran Duran on Thursday PM and I know everyone will be having cocktails and I really don't want to sabotage this weeks weigh in. I've also consumed enough w/ my birthday weekend that I have no desire to drink. So that shouldn't be a problem.

My short term goal for now is to loose 10 lbs by the end of April for a friends wedding.

Jason - glad to hear your date went so nicely. It's always good to develop a close friendship before heading into a relationship. As long as you both feel comfortable, just roll with it.

Jen - My son had bronchitis when he was 3 months old and there is nothing worse than watching your child be uncomfortable and not be able to do anything about it. Hope she feels better soon. Way to go on the loss!

Kim - if you don't mind me asking ... what execution are you going to witness? That is a very emotional thing to go through.

Shalyne - congratulations on your new car! They make new car air fresheners. Mmmmm ...
I have a relatively new (2 years old) car and it STILL has issues. Grrrr ...

Stacy - How are your wedding plans?

Belle - I am happy to hear that your b/f remembered your birthday. You deserve to be treated very special. I'm still celbrating my birthday ... :)

Trish - I would love to go to an Oprah show. Sounds like a lot of fun. I really never get to watch TV, but she is my favorite talk show host.

Kay & Tonya - I use Oracle at work. I sure could use some more instruction! :) I always seem to have some sort of problem. Must be me. Tee-hee!

Well, it's almost class time. Today the weather here in NY was beautiful and I got a little Spring itch. I'm sure we'll be hit with some sort of snow storm in April.

Have a good night everyone!

Debbie

PS - you guys ARE a great source of support!

Hi all! I so wish I could check in more often ... I feel so "out of the loop" because you guys chat all day long.

My current peeve at the moment is the fact that my username and password do not automatically fill in whenever I want to post and I KNOW I checked it off in my preferences. HUMPH!

I weighed in (reluctantly) on Sunday AM - I am up 2 lbs, which is a relief because it felt more like 10! I'm trying to get back into the swing of things as far as journalizing. My life is once again hectic, with 2 jobs, school and my son. Eeek! Throw a relationship in there and you've got one overwhelmed person sometimes.

I'm running a 4 mile race on Saturday AM which I am looking forward to, because it's been a few months since one has been sponsored here in NY during the winter. I am a bit hesitant because it's 4 miles, I REALLY have to pace myself because I'm hurting at the end of a 5K.

I'm also going to see Duran Duran on Thursday PM and I know everyone will be having cocktails and I really don't want to sabotage this weeks weigh in. I've also consumed enough w/ my birthday weekend that I have no desire to drink. So that shouldn't be a problem.

My short term goal for now is to loose 10 lbs by the end of April for a friends wedding.

Jason - glad to hear your date went so nicely. It's always good to develop a close friendship before heading into a relationship. As long as you both feel comfortable, just roll with it.

Jen - My son had bronchitis when he was 3 months old and there is nothing worse than watching your child be uncomfortable and not be able to do anything about it. Hope she feels better soon. Way to go on the loss!

Kim - if you don't mind me asking ... what execution are you going to witness? That is a very emotional thing to go through.

Shalyne - congratulations on your new car! They make new car air fresheners. Mmmmm ...
I have a relatively new (2 years old) car and it STILL has issues. Grrrr ...

Stacy - How are your wedding plans?

Belle - I am happy to hear that your b/f remembered your birthday. You deserve to be treated very special. I'm still celbrating my birthday ... :)

Trish - I would love to go to an Oprah show. Sounds like a lot of fun. I really never get to watch TV, but she is my favorite talk show host.

Kay & Tonya - I use Oracle at work. I sure could use some more instruction! :) I always seem to have some sort of problem. Must be me. Tee-hee!

Well, it's almost class time. Today the weather here in NY was beautiful and I got a little Spring itch. I'm sure we'll be hit with some sort of snow storm in April.

Have a good night everyone!

Debbie

PS - you guys ARE a great source of support!



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"Don't expect your life to change without some effort on your part."

I just don't seem to have much time to post this week. I was covering court hearings yesterday, and today I've been preparing for the execution. I talked to the man's spiritual advisor last night and it was a very strange feeling. I'm starting to wonder whether I made the wrong decision in going now, though. All I can hope for is that I can write a sensitive story. It's the hardest thing I've ever had to cover, and I'm fully expecting to cry, if not then, a little later!

Food-wise, I'm doing so-so. I did GREAT yesterday, only 23 points. Then I went out with friends today for lunch and had Mexican. I can't resist those chips. I'm telling you, I just may skip WI tomorrow because I can't take a gain this week.

Oh, did I mention I'm PMSing, too?

Well, I better go. Phone calls to make. Hi to everyone!


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Kim
206.8/185.6/130
Florida goal (March 23): 179
"The (wo)man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." -- Chinese Proverb

Debbie: His name is Thomas Wayne Akers, from Franklin County, Virginia. He beat someone to death with a baseball bat in Dec. 1998. He keeps saying he wants to die, refuses to let his lawyers try to intervene. He told the judge at trial that if he wasn't given the death penalty, he'd just kill someone else in jail and it would be the judge's fault. Really something, huh?

Debbie ~ Don't worry about the "bugs" in your Oracle system. They tend to pop up when we really don't need them. I was just in NYC last week for a conference! The blizzard convinced me that I am not cut out for cold weather (unless I have skis on). It probably wasn't even that bad of a blizzard, just bad for me. We couldn't find a cab and ended up walking from the Javits center to our hotel in Times Square (The Time).

Kim ~ I've been PMSing all week too! My friend in CA is too. Maybe its catchy over the internet. Your situation reminded me of the "Dead Man Walking" movie (I'm sure you've heard this a million already). I had the opportunity to hear Sister Prejean speak at my brother's graduation in '95. It was fascinating how she had to deal with such a horrible thing every day. I hope you have strength with you; I know you will. Don't feel bad about crying...I don't think I could hold back the emotions at all. Also, don't be hard on yourself about WI. Life throws hard things our way all the time and sometimes the diet is the first thing to go. At least you are aware and can get back on track when the time is right.

Take care,
Kay

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Kim - that's so sad...poor guy- what sort of story are you going to write?

Debbie - I LOVE DURAN DURAN!! you are so lucky...I am SO jealous!!!!!

Ah, the 80's......they rocked.

Jen - I need a bath myself - might have to indulge and ditch b/f again tonite ;)

Kay - I think we are going to Cancun...not sure yet - even if we don't end up going there (and I hope that wont be the case) we'll still go somewhere warm, so I am just pretending its a "for sure" and focusing on my short term goal....you know?

I am sorry to hear about all these sickly pets! My puppies are going for shots on Saturday, Barney is much better - the cone is off and he isn't licking quite as much, silly dog that he is.

But we love them, right?

ANyway, I better go - off in 15 minutes and I am going to meet b/f for our friends b-day drinks! I am at 18 pts today though, so no beer for me!! Don't want to go over 24 pts for today....

Have a good night!

Kim, my thoughts are with you girl!!!

Belle

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SW-244.4/CW-218.6
next 10% 199
Mexico Goal, Aug 2001 = 170-175
final goal 165

TOM is due tomorrow, so I am PMSing as well, that makes a HERD of us PMSing...YIKES!!!!

Adios Amigos!!!

The photo shoot was sooo much fun, I have never had a professional sitting before, so it was nice, she took a ton of shots and was amazed at how patient I was. The proofs should be ready in 2 weeks so I'll see them then, then my grad pics should be done by the end of April.

Hmmm, I liked When Harry met Sally except I am not 100% sure of the "friends" theory.

Trish: Anxiety disorder must be really hard to deal with, poor guys.

Belle: I understand I had no real reference point to what my slim self was or anything. I hadn't been thin since I was about 7-8 (though I was never as fat as I thought I was, I developed before all my peers). I also joined WW the day after I had to buy size 22 clothes. My dad is looking over my shoulder and is correcting my spelling hmmmmmph grrrrrrrrr... (I'm at the parents house this week). You will look fabulous this summer!

Suzanne: I went to a NKOTB concert when I was 12!

Jon was my favorite NKOTB

Debbie: Good Luck at the race, I should try and get involved in some races and stuff. I love running.


Wow, I am PMSing too (not that this is something to celebrate, but anyways)!!


Take Care!

Ali

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