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when the millions come in from consignment / selling of clothes going to treat myself to new clothes... btw... just got my letter...losing $600 per month... bummer... but just think of all the free time to run like the wind bullseye.... giggles... DH came up with a work plan - mow the lawn... maybe strap the lawn mower to…

I can be packed in 5 mins... "army training" aka Bill Muray... :laugh: stripes movie... gotta love google... smiles.... Carol

I know there's a topic on the forums about giving your "clothes that don't fit anymore" to someone who is "not your size".... but... if they ask (co-worker) is it ok to give / sell to them? They also offered to pay... the jeans are dark blue denim from Macy's - I paid about $40, and I am selling for $10..... torn, torn,…

Janet - So know what you mean... the last 11 seem to be staying put.... but look how far we've come... moving more, eating better, and just keep swimming "aka Finding Nemo"..... btw - which blog did you write that talked about setting goals? Susan - love your popcorn and melting pics... giggles... Carol

Hey there ladies.... update ..... am now wearing a size 12 / 14 pant / short.. 16s are a little too big and wearing size L tops for the most part.. who knew it would be possible 22 months in... started July 2011 at 220 and now 176... wow wow wow..... even with the occasional junk and poor E Bunnies and other misc "not such…

Yep - consignment is my friend - and yes Janet so glad we're not fighting over the same clothes... I know what you mean about being one of the older ones - at my work most of the employees are in their mid 30s... with a few in the mid 40s and even fewer in the 50s.. (hitting the big 50 on 14 August...)..... So, today is…

Kathy and Janet..... Took 15 items into consignment today - 3 tops, 2 belts, and 11 pants (white jeans, color capris and a pair of shorts).. I have 26 dollars on account - from the last time I went in.. keeping until I really need and other items sell...... But I also found out about another consignment shop - without as…

Thanks Gail for summing everything up that I was thinking... :flowerforyou: Carol

Ladies... I know you can relate... Had my girl check-ups today... good news (waiting for official results from the doc - they review the films tomorrow)... I get to keep my girls for another year..... yeah! but based on "size" anyone want them? giggles....:blushing: Also had the "other exam" and of course based on today's…

1 pound = a Guinea Pig 1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts 2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs 3 pounds = an average human brain 4 pounds = an ostrich egg 5 pounds = a Chihuahua 6 pounds = a human skin 7.5 pounds = an average newborn 8 pounds = a human head 10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes…

Susan... That made me smile.... As you know I have an 18 yr old "who knows it all and isn't afraid to tell you so"....:grumble: there is light at the end of the tunnel... hopefully not a train coming for me....giggles....:laugh: btw he's in Florida now for his senior class trip... and of course I asked Disney if I could…

Snoozie - It's from October 2012 - Brian's Eagle Court of Honor. Didn't want to have the swimsuit - leaving that in the profile pics instead..."giggles"..... I will also post the pic with all 3 of us in my profile pics.... Still waiting to do a true "after"..... Carol

Hi Ladies... As requested, take a look in my profile pics.... red top / beige pants are from Disney Spring 2011 - at about 220 lbs.... (1x top / 16w pant) the blue swimsuit is from August 2012 - at about 187 lbs (16 misses) Fast forward to May 2013 now about 176 - 177 lbs .... wearing size 16 top size 14 pant... will do a…

Love the mad hatter analogy.... giggles... My son was born on 10 / 6 - had forgotton all about it until I saw the pic from snoozie... giggles...... (10/6 is the mad hatter's hat size)... and I have a pic from Disney with the rabbit and Alice- will have to post in my pics later... Sue can you bring the pic from my pics into…

Kathy... love a Random Act of Kindness..... printed and posted.... Carol

Hoping that my paypal account is closed - luckily they never had my banking info Carol

Hey Ladies... Sue - beautiful family Janet - know what you mean about donating / time management..... Kathy - enjoy your walk.... Still thinking about ebay - maybe maybe not... Consignment has been my friend.... Trying to avoid temptations all around...lack of sleep does not = good choices.... (subway cookies and chocolate…

Ladies... Sorry to ramble on but..... What do you think about me using a trusted agent to sell my "big girl" clothes? Seems easier.... maybe? Carol

Gail.... Been there, done that.... DONE! stockings, putting the foot higher to tie shoes, jeans, shorts as sarongs are so wrong... Everyone.... I have a paypal account set up - will link to my current checking account, nervous, but better than opening another... I already had an ebay account - will they use that user name…

Kathy, Thanks for the advice - will keep you posted. Definitely going to set up a separate account though from my normal checking. Just seems / feels safer. The men didn't get to keep anything - like you said too early in the season. I think the entire boat only kept 3. But the main thing is they got to get away from…

Kathy, How did you set up your pay pal account? I will definitely strive to ship within 3-5 business days - would that be better? UGH! So much to do, so little time.....:grumble: :bigsmile: :wink: Carol

Looking at selling my clothes thru e-bay... nervous... will probably set up an additonal bank account so that the money doesn't get confused - if that makes sense....:ohwell: Does taking 1-2 weeks seem like too long to deliver... for instance clothes sell on Monday.. but ship on the upcoming Saturday.... thoughts…

Sorry Susan...:flowerforyou: But did anyone else notice that the door looks like a Hershey Bar?:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :sad: :sad: :sad: Love you Sue.... Carol

Janet - look up "fish bones bread".... there is a thread there that talks about how bread is supposed to "dislodge" any bones that are stuck when you swallow.... Carol

Hey everyone... My hubby is going fishing Friday for stripers - from the Jersey Shore..... will have with rice and a veggie... we usually fry or bake.... with seasoning.... Janet.... Have you tried having with bread? I think that's how fish is served "soul food" style... will do a google and let you know.... Carol

Hi Everyone... Sounds like May and June will be extremely busy.... I've got Jr's trip to FL, his prom, graduation, youth group activities..... Will be glad / sad when fall gets here.... Today was espcially sugar filled, but not going to worry about it... life is a journey and getting there is half the battle!:laugh: Janet…

Thanks Sue - you got it just right....:flowerforyou: Carol

Just a quick shout out... Praying and hoping that those with illness or caring for others have quick and safe recoveries.... Stay well hatters... we've gotten this far, just a little more to go.... see - the sun is coming over the horizon, the breeze feels great, and flowers all around....:flowerforyou: Carol seehe - can…

And for anyone else who might have been in the same boat with me... here's an oar to help us paddle forward!! Snoozie... I actually have a red canoe in my back yard (from when I was younger) hubby and I used to go - Delaware River in the Poconos... so if anyone needs a ride, I have the canoe... and still have the paddles /…

note to self.... donuts do not belong in my home... and the only things to buy "on sale" are clothes - not holiday candy - still working my way thru Easter... and Valentines Day.... Ugh.....:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :noway: :noway: :noway: :sad: :sad: How else does one stay in the new sizes?