I'm Back - With Pics!

My mini-vacay in Wildwood was unbelievable! I had such a phenomenal time. We left Friday afternoon and got to Atlantic City. Hit Harrah's and gave some of my hard-earned money to the roulette table. But then picked a nice looking slot machine that seemed so lonely and begged for me to play with it and made most my money back. Then dinner at Planet Hollywood. I got a ceasar salad with shrimp. It was so nummy. Of course, I pawned off a lot of it to my companions. To Wildwood we go! It rained like a *bleep*, but we made it. Went to a comedy club, then to a bar and then to the hotel. Nice place. Saturday we hit a lot of rides on the boardwalk in Wildwood, including the Sling-Shot. This is the cage ball that springs you up a gazillion feet in the air. We got it on video too!! Saturday night we did dinner and then hit the Shamrock. That's where a lot of the pics are taken. I was sitting there, socializing (like I do so well) with complete strangers and all of a sudden, someone grabs my side. I have enough time to say "what the ............" and the next thing I know I am in the middle of a conga line! We proceed to LEAVE the bar - travel across the STREET in hurricane Charley and CONTINUE to conga in a Chinese Restaurant! (At this point you are dancing to the song in the Six Flags Commericals, aren't you?). Then BACK into the bar. Seconds later, I am DANCING with ........ well, more strangers. Needless to say, I never wanted to leave that night. But alas, all good things must come to an end. Sunday, we checked out of the hotel, went to Cape May and then Ocean City and then .............. home (and work). What a time - can't wait to do it again. I promise to give more notice if any of you want to come with! Here's the evidence. Pissed that most pics of me are blurry. Like I am a vampire. *sigh* http://del-pro.com/~smooo/album/wildwood04/index.htm Oh, by the way, new camera held up like a CHAMP! Go me! Tara

Hi Tara, Welcome back Girlie. Glad to hear you had a great time. The picks are awesome. As you can see it's 5:oo A.M and I am up. Since surgery I seem to be sleeping in 3 or 4 hours shifts then up again. But anyway. I just wanted to say , you look fantastic as usual and you hafta tell me what you use to set up your pics. Chat with you soon. Hugs. ~Julie~ 1 week Post-Op Today

Julie, I do remember that first couple weeks post op..sleep four hrs...up for two... Hang in there...the weeks will fly by...I kept saying I was six weeks post op..I am seven! Oh...just stepped on the scale..another three pounds...for a total of 33! Its slow..but sure! I am walking 2 mi a day...have a wonderful neighbor/friend..to motivate me. I am going to try to increase my protein a bit this week...and I have been drinking only about 30 oz of liquid..I need to get that up too! I am down a size too! Yes, Life is good...and getting better. This weekend I was a bit on the depressed side...havent had that since my surgery..so I guess I was due. My dear husband and I have been married 19 yrs today...he wanted to out this weekend..and I was not up to it. This Satuday....I will surprise him and make reservations somewhere nice. He has been soo supportive.... Thanks to everyone here on this board who listens and supports me. You are a great group of people. I cannot make Dr. As support meeting tonight again..maybe someday. My daughter had cheerleading practice on Mondays and my husband works nights so he is sleeping at that time.I am looking fwd to meeting you at the dinner in Sept! Good wishes to all for a happy Monday...got my water....sip..sip...sip! Joanie

Tara: WOW looks like a lot of fun!!! You look GREAT!!! Keep having fun you are doing awesome. Chryssie

My favorite pic of you is one of the last ones...of you on the beach! Looks like you had a FAB time! Great pics, thanks for sharing! Ann

Holy Crap. I cannot believe you did the sling shot. I would never in a million years, I have to see the video. That had to be so cool. Looks like a good ride from the ground and when someone else is doing it. Whenever I see people do that ride or even bungy jump, all I can say is, "Those are some crazy SOB'S." The pictures look great and looks like everyone had a good time. As far as the focus problem, whenever you take a picture, you have to press the button halfway and wait for the auto focus to adjust, and whenever you have someone other than yourself take a picture with your camera, let them know the same thing, press the button and what to wait for the green light letting you know it is in focus, then press button all the way down. Hope this helps. Luis

YOU ARE TOO MUCH!! YOU LOOKED LIKE YOU HAD A LOT OF FUN. IT IS FUNNY HOW YOU DON'T EVEN NEED ALCOHOL TO HAVE A GOOD TIME, JUST HIGH ON GETTING SKINNY!! YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!

Looks like a ton of fun! Your look great too!! My parents were there last week as well, they said it was a blast. Thanks for sharing!! Phyllis