A snowball's chance in ...........?

G'morning ALL ~ Well, it would appear that the snowball does indeed stand a chance in Hades, as is apparent with this photo! You know it's caught me OFF guard when I feel the need to take a photo and share with others, huh? tThis was taken here in Virginia Beach, how are the prices in YOUR neck of the woods? http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AcNWjdq5cNmav Did you ever think we'd see it below the 2-sies again, much less the 3-sies? ...and NO, I don't mean our POUNDS weighed in! The extreme upside to this? It's just in time for our road trip to the Kentucky (Lexington) Regional OH Convention next month. I hear there are quite a few of us heading that way, are you? Hope gas prices are coming down for all of you as well and maybe it's enough reason to justify that road trip to the conference to meet friends, old and new. Oh and in cse you're interested and didn't know this? If you PRE-register before next Wednesday, Sept. 27th, you get BOTH days for the price of one @ $85.00. Awesome deal. Conference link: http://obesityhelp.com/events/october2006_rancho.html Lei Psssst... Ruth (Dame Tooter) Lynda M., Charlie C., Patty in VA, Donna Mae, Natalie, Wendy G. etc., are ya'll ready to take the plunge and BOOK this thing? I'll be booking mine this week, wooohooooo!!!

....uh, ooopsie?? [blonde tilt] ...after all that proofing I did, I still messed up the post and put the WRONG link for the convention. Let's try this again, shall we? http://www.obesityhelp.com/events/october2006_lexington.html .

AHA! She lives! Didn't know if you were still lurking around here anymore or not. I'm just an occasionaly lurker when I'm bored at work Sorry, I won't be in KY and sorry, our gas prices aren't down in the onesies at all, but in the twosie-thirties! And that's good too! Miss you,my friend! Sheryl

LOL - hello sweet friend!!!! I stopped updating my profile just cause there's NOTHING new to add - well, unless you're interested in my "personal day to day" ...but "WLS" wise, Ive pretty much come full circle and hopefully maintenance is a steady part of my future. Trust me, you can bet if something changes (health or weight wise) I'll be back updating. As far as lurkin' and postin' ....I'll probably be around more during the winter months, although at this rate and all the trips coming up, I could be wrong. Regardless, I ALWAYS have time for friends, and I think I have my email problems worked out (uh, I think?) Just bought a new laptop and we switched our high speed carrier, so with a lil bit of luck at least HALF my stuff will go out and come in, which is more then I was getting with the old set up. Can't believe how many people have said they've written to me and I've never gotten the original letter(s). Hope you're doing well, sweet stuff - and newly married life still leaves a big smile on your face. Love - Lei

Hey Lei, I'm in Lexington and Can't Wait to meet up with a bunch of ya'll!!! Maybe we Can get together an "Old-Azzes" Diner? I'm doing a Break out meeting for the Men, but I don't know which day yet. We'll get something lined up. Can't wait!!!! Best Wishes- Dx

G'morning DEX!!! (with the "no email" LOL) WOW - is this one of those "no girls allowed, period" kinda MENS session? LOL, methinks I'd feel right at home right smack dab in the middle of all of that male testosterone! Somehow, I don't think you're gonna get me in the back door though. It's going to be GREAT to finally meet you in real space - I was so dissapointed that I couldnt make the last BOSTON get together but it sounds like KY will be a great consolation prize. I think a dinner with the [ahem] ...I prefer WISE azzes (who you callin' OLD, mister) sounds GREAT. Maybe we can do something SATURDAY night? The conference ends early on Saturday and I know a few of us driving up from Virginia plan on staying till Sunday before heading back. Whatcha think? Hmmmm? Lookin' forward to this ...and my HUG, you do realize I collect hugs, right? Be prepared - it's that Polynesian Redneck upbringing.

Hi Dx! Darn it! I hate it that I can't make it to Lexington b/c I would love to meet you and my other non-Florida OH friends, in person. You've been such an inspiration and motivation to me on this journey. But alas, I shalll be in Ft. Lauderdale preparing for my 3rd, and probably final, round of plastic surgery. Have a great time and maybe next year I can make it! Vickie J.

Vickie, Sorry you can't make it. I'm just now starting to get to meet some of these folk That I've been 'keeping up with' on the Boards for years. That Boston Bunch convinced me that it is a great thing to do! JoAnn and Jane really could be Stand-Up Cabaret performers! They are so funny, and Lynda and Rita are sweet hearts! Meeting up with those who I've seen out here so long And even the new folks like Doug and Melissa was so enjoyable. I've gone till now without meeting AMOS Folk, But I think I've changed direction on that one. Have the Greatest PS this time around!!! May it be successful beyond expectations!!! Best Wishes- Dx

Dx, You're such a sweetie!! Thanks for the encouragment! I think my hubby is looking forward to this one most of all - bet you can't guess what I'm having done Yep - getting the batwings removed. Of course that's not all I'm doing this time around! How are you doing? Has your ps recovery gone well and are you happy with the results? Isn't it amazing to wake up and all that skin just be GONE??!! When someone asks, I tell them it was worth every penny!! Have fun in KY and think of me! Vickie J.

don't know if I will make it or not but I would just as soon duck out and go somewhere and have a drink and LOTS of conversation.