Omg...i Might Be On To Something

[dlp252]

OMG I just did multiple quotes that I learned from our shirtless Idiot......

hold me, am SO Excited.....

[AndreaB]

The other day "The Dave" said that he can tell I've improved alot....also my doctor said I'm much much better than when I first started seeing him. My Mom and others remind me constantly of how bad I used to be and how little I complain these days in comparison. I guess its easier for others to notice these things than it is for me....I need to be reminded. I can really see it when I review my food diaries though...I can see how bad things were not that long ago.

Matter of fact I just ate over a pint of it just sitting here catching up.

OMG...it was soooo good. It hasnt been as great without the sugar but sometimes I'll add fruit to help it out. Today I used some agave and also more vanilla flavoring then normal. Holy Cow...it was great!! I ate all of it!

Sombody stop me!

Have to be running along now. Gotta get back to work. Cant be getting "The Dave" mad at me...

Ohh...this is a special announcement from the Pres.

I just want to say that I LOVE this thread and all that it represents and how it has brought all of us together. Just want to remind everyone that we want to keep it fun, carefree, comfortable, and yes, with a little scientificness here and there (just to annoy Susan ). We also need to rememeber that we should keep it CLEAN.

R-Ville has alot more visitors and we want everyone to feel safe and comfy here....well at least I do.

Its sometimes easy for us to forget we're on a public forum while we're having so much fun and so far we've been (I think) very decent. Just want to keep it that way. I would hate to lose this thread but we have to respect the board rules if we want to continue having fun.

Ok...thats all...be back later!

love you all!

Rachel,

Your positive upbeat posts say a lot too. Since we can't see you...that's all we have to go off of. How bout a new picture so we can see how well you are doing? Dave where are you...along with a picture of the pups take one of Rachel so she has no excuse about posting an updated on.

Ice cream....yes I can see how it would be easy to eat a whole container....especially on an empty stomach. Uuummm Rachel, you should at least cut down to half a container.

Dave wouldn't get mad would he.....we might run him out of town if he does. (Emoticon, what I call the Raspberry smile)

I third the motion of considering others and keeping things clean enough for all viewers and forum rules.

Perfectly and completely normal... as long as you do not mind packing on all that fat! Theres a reason I do not often buy the indgreidents any more...and you just discovered it LOL

BTW_ I got a problem... if the only way to R-Ville is flying I can not come for a while... turns out after my tests this morning I will set off the radition alarms at the airports for a month or so.

Funny....but scary.

Vincent, maybe we can hot air balloon you in, they would be so pretty in our Rachelville sky

.....or, maybe the Dingo Wrangler, Susie Q, and her fabulous dingo dogs would dingosled you in....

Love those ideas Julie. Laughing!

just a drive-by...

Rachel - - love your wise president-ness and thoughts...so true.....we must keep it wholesome as God has clearly blessed our fair land and we must not scare too terribly much the hapless observer or brave interloper of our site!

Vincent - - there are many gluten-free paths to R-ville - - not to worry!

dingosled

they're pretty talented, but.....Tika has cross-country skiied in her past, but Annie would just roll over and make you pet her belly, as always.....

See what you started Donna.

Vincent could get here real fast with Annie in charge. Laughing.

Drive-by post:

It's 12:11 here and I haven't had any chocolate today either! No plums either.

YAAAHHHHH DONNA!!!!!!! Keep it up girl.

yay Donna!

OMG I just did multiple quotes that I learned from our shirtless Idiot......

hold me, am SO Excited.....

Uuuummmmm, Dave is no longer the shirtless idiot. He's got to follow Rachelville rules also.

I just did multiple quotes too. Thanks Dave!

Emoticon edit....too many.

[jerseyangel]

Rachel--I have to agree with Andrea. Actually, I was thinking the same thing last night. Judging by your posts, you do seem to be more upbeat and I might even say sparkling! Seriously, I have noticed a positive change. I never used to hear you talk much about your off-line social life, and even that lately has looked like you're out and having fun. This is so good to see and I hope that this observation is right

I agree also about keeping the thread family-friendly. Hope nothing I said offended anyone

[dlp252]

I agree also about keeping the thread family-friendly. Hope nothing I said offended anyone

Doesn't offend me...

[DingoGirl]

I agree also about keeping the thread family-friendly. Hope nothing I said offended anyone

Patti - am cracking up here - - YOU? Offend anyone? my Lord, woman, you are the epitome of kindness and calm, good will, and preternatural loveliness....I've heard nary an off-color or even slightly less-than gracious post from you, ever, anywhere, you silly GOOSE.....(not the auxigo-detecting protective kind)...

and yes, I echo what you said about our RAchel, such a change in her posts, God is smiling on her...

here's something funny, Rachel and I once had a cat fight on another thread about Brangelina She has had the grace to forgive me and allow me into R-ville....I was still out of my mind during that time, still drinking my wine and hanging out with you-know-who....and she was poisoned by many contaminants....we are all better now....

[Guest BERNESES]

Rachel--I have to agree with Andrea. Actually, I was thinking the same thing last night. Judging by your posts, you do seem to be more upbeat and I might even say sparkling! Seriously, I have noticed a positive change. I never used to hear you talk much about your off-line social life, and even that lately has looked like you're out and having fun. This is so good to see and I hope that this observation is right

I agree also about keeping the thread family-friendly. Hope nothing I said offended anyone

Me too!

My dad is so cute- he's a very handsome, well-kempt 76 year old Irish gentleman who STILL, even though they are 36 and 38 years old, treats his daughters like princesses. He brought me flowers today after my testing yesterday. He's been lonely since my mom passed away 3 years ago tho.

Actually- he would LOVE Rachelville as he has gone all organic on me. Shops at Trader Joe's exclusively. But, no computer and not gluten free so he can be the surrogate visiting dad to you Susan and maybe Carla's mom's companion or escort when they visit Rachelville (of course passing through the de-contamination chmaber first). His dream has always been to live in San Francisco. we went there together 2 springs ago on a father daughter trip.

I'll change my avatar for a few days so you can see him.

[VydorScope]

Got the call from my doc... Heart function is still low, but appears to be stable for now. So fro now just have to continue my yearly MUGA scans and stuff. One day in the future though this may become a life/death kind of issue so we need stay up on it. Thats all for now... gotta get my hiking boots on and run! LOL

[dlp252]

Me too!

My dad is so cute- he's a very handsome, well-kempt 76 year old Irish gentleman who STILL, even though they are 36 and 38 years old, treats his daughters like princesses. He brought me flowers today after my testing yesterday. He's been lonely since my mom passed away 3 years ago tho.

Actually- he would LOVE Rachelville as he has gone all organic on me. Shops at Trader Joe's exclusively. But, no computer and not gluten free so he can be the surrogate visiting dad to you Susan and maybe Carla's mom's companion or escort when they visit Rachelville (of course passing through the de-contamination chmaber first). His dream has always been to live in San Francisco. we went there together 2 springs ago on a father daughter trip.

I'll change my avatar for a few days so you can see him.

Oh Bev, your father is adorable!! Sounds like a great dad.

Got the call from my doc... Heart function is still low, but appears to be stable for now. So fro now just have to continue my yearly MUGA scans and stuff. One day in the future though this may become a life/death kind of issue so we need stay up on it. Thats all for now... gotta get my hiking boots on and run! LOL

Phew, glad to hear it...but GET THEE SOME RUNNING SHOES, lol.

[jerseyangel]

Patti - am cracking up here - - YOU? Offend anyone? my Lord, woman, you are the epitome of kindness and calm, good will, and preternatural loveliness....I've heard nary an off-color or even slightly less-than gracious post from you, ever, anywhere, you silly GOOSE.....(not the auxigo-detecting protective kind)...

and yes, I echo what you said about our RAchel, such a change in her posts, God is smiling on her...

here's something funny, Rachel and I once had a cat fight on another thread about Brangelina She has had the grace to forgive me and allow me into R-ville....I was still out of my mind during that time, still drinking my wine and hanging out with you-know-who....and she was poisoned by many contaminants....we are all better now....

Susan, you're sweet--but I have my "moments", like everyone else and can't remember everything I've posted (as I tend to post WAY too much!! ) Just covering my bases

I do remember the Brangelina bru-ha-ha between you and Rachel. Both of you handled the difference of opinion like the ladies that you both are.

Now, FLESH COLORED WALLS--ew! Must change that asap. I know how much painting sucks (lord knows) but flesh colored--no. How about a wash over the top--using glaze and a complimenting color? I once did that in a powder room and it turned out rather nice. Easier than re-painting the whole thing

[VydorScope]

Phew, glad to hear it...but GET THEE SOME RUNNING SHOES, lol.

You think I have not tired? buying shooes for my odd sized feet is very hard... it usaly takes months of looking!

OKay... I REALY off now (stoped to check meg's thread real fast, good news over htere you should go read it!)

[DingoGirl]

Oh Bev, your dad is SO cute, yes, yes, definitely I want him as my surrogate.....

[jerseyangel]

Bev--Your dad sounds great! I just talked to mine this morning

Vincent--Glad that your situation is stable. Continue to take good care of yourself and stay on top of this thing. Is it ok with your doctor to run? If it's still hot down there, don't stay out too long.

I sound like a mom now

Vincent--One other thing. Have you tried New Balance? My son has problems with his feet, and those are what the podiatrist recommended. They come in many sizes and widths

[AndreaB]

Ok, guys quick post.....Seth is being a crabby baby and I need to see if I can cheer him up. I think he may be teething but nothing apparent. Haven't seen any shadows yet. He's almost 9 months old, I hope he gets some soon!

Patti,

Can't think of anything that you have posted. I now some of mine have been couched, but I will also work on that.

Bev,

Have to agree about your Dad. What fun you must have with him!

Susan,

You're always so sweet. Take care with the painting, I hope the paint doesn't make you sick.

Donna,

You're always sweet too. Heck, you all are!

Julie, Cecile, Rachel, Robbin, Rinne, Carla, Morgan, Karen, Lynne, Lisa, Miamia, Chelsea and all the other gals, as well as Picard, Ryan, Vincent and Dave.........HI!!!

[jerseyangel]

Andrea--Poor little Seth! Teething is not easy Hope the little guy is feeling happier soon.

[CarlaB]

Sound like you were a tough teacher.....or the school's grade to lax.

I was tough.

To my casein free/dairy free friends- what are some goodies we can have (obviously gluten-free too)??

Welcome mommida and swittenauer

Chocolate Haagen Dazs sorbet!!!

[dlp252]

...sweet too. Heck, you all are!

I have to agree with this...I'll continue the love fest with an AMEN to the fact that you are all sweet great people! Thanks!

[jerseyangel]

I have to agree with this...I'll continue the love fest with an AMEN to the fact that you are all sweet great people! Thanks!

Me too--love you guys!

[CarlaB]

Carla's mom's companion or escort

I'll change my avatar for a few days so you can see him.

No, my dad needs a companion, too! He's here, not my mom (I never see her actually).

GREAT picture!!

Got the call from my doc... Heart function is still low, but appears to be stable for now. So fro now just have to continue my yearly MUGA scans and stuff. One day in the future though this may become a life/death kind of issue so we need stay up on it. Thats all for now... gotta get my hiking boots on and run! LOL

You got the okay to run???? That's great!

[rinne]

Rachel, I agree with you about this thread. It is such a warm and gracious place to be that I feel quite protective of it.

Patti, glaze is definitely worth a try, much easier than repainting.

Vincent I am glad to here that you are stable for now, please take care of yourself.

Hello to everyone.

My sister and I went to look at a restaurant for sale today. It is actually a rather sweet little place but it is in a very rough neighbourhood. Just $59,000.00 though and ready to go. I would love to open a little gluten free cafe just a few hours a day and also produce a product for sale through other outlets.

So I came home and baked a cake with carob and coconut oil and maple syrup and now it just has to cool before I find out if I have created anything tasty.

[AndreaB]

Rachel, I agree with you about this thread. It is such a warm and gracious place to be that I feel quite protective of it.

So I came home and baked a cake with carob and coconut oil and maple syrup and now it just has to cool before I find out if I have created anything tasty.

Me too, protective anyway.

Sounds good to me.....let me know how it turned out.

[jerseyangel]

My sister and I went to look at a restaurant for sale today. It is actually a rather sweet little place but it is in a very rough neighbourhood. Just $59,000.00 though and ready to go. I would love to open a little gluten free cafe just a few hours a day and also produce a product for sale through other outlets.

Oh Rinne--How exciting! I think it would be heaven to have a little gluten-free cafe--if you were near me, I'd come and work for you!

Definately keep us posted on this

[morganb]

Morgan: Newswriter for the Newscaster; Hairstylist; Dance Instructor

Wow!!! I'm one busy person....that's great

Great, you can be our translator for those of us who took Spanish and still can't speak it.

Oh, and you can help Nikki who will need help with all of us and our hair...Julie could keep one person busy I bet, lol.

I can't speak spanish yet....I've taken it for years now, but can't speak it. Hopefully after an exchange program my capability will increase

Julie....your hair is gorgious

And to the person who eats ice cream.... sorry, but I forgot your name once I started typing and I don't know how to look it up without starting over with everything I've written.... I think that if you can eat that much ice cream, then keep it up I love ice cream I used to eat that much of it and wish I still could...

I was tough.

yeah

[AndreaB]

And to the person who eats ice cream.... sorry, but I forgot your name once I started typing and I don't know how to look it up without starting over with everything I've written.... I think that if you can eat that much ice cream, then keep it up I love ice cream I used to eat that much of it and wish I still could...

yeah

That'd be Rachel, the prez......she's discovered the sheer joy of overindulgence.....but we love her anyways. (I just love this little emoticon)

Hey Carla.....another new picture.....we're going to get spoiled.

Morgan, you have very pretty hair also.

[DingoGirl]

Loves surges, all around..... yup, definitely feeling the love....

CARLA - - you are killing us with your increasingly (you adn Julie) gorgeous photos.....

GUESS WHAT - - PAINT ALERT - -

OMG my mom was just here and two highly astute artist friends - I had decided their answers were the FINAL ANSWER. And gues what - - - - they went CRAZY over the paint color, said it was the richest, deep cream, like creamy milk (sorry - dairy reference ) with a bit of coffee - - NOT FLESH TONE - - said I'd be lunatic to paint it again - - - in fact FORBADE me to paint it - -

YAY!!!! sometimes you just need other eyes to look at something.....

so...."once more into the breach," dear friends......moving on to other rooms to paint...carpets to rip up.....

I am SO Relieved!!!!

[morganb]

That'd be Rachel, the prez......she's discovered the sheer joy of overindulgence.....but we love her anyways. (I just love this little emoticon)

Morgan, you have very pretty hair also.

Ah, I see. Overindulgence ....what a great joy.

And thank you about the hair