tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5340352510529972822024-01-02T01:43:24.217-05:00Just in Case...Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-84675273607267374802008-12-21T20:55:00.002-05:002008-12-21T20:57:52.568-05:00Bye Bye BloggerI have neglected you... it is me not you. I am just to busy to spend the time you need. I have a new love. Facebook- it demands less, It likes quickies and frankly it meets ALL my needs.<br />It has been good. We will always be friends.<br /><br />Good bye blogger. To my tens of readers. visit me there.<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=info&edit_info=all#/profile.php?id=1005715560&ref=profile">http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=info&edit_info=all#/profile.php?id=1005715560&ref=profile</a><br /><br />My profile is Dolly Blackburn AcostaDollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-48774296746006880652008-08-26T20:21:00.001-04:002008-08-26T20:21:59.621-04:00Quick Chesk in...I am alive- very busy, Work and life inhibit blogging!Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-86001718345690932852008-07-23T21:14:00.002-04:002008-07-23T21:22:14.605-04:00My Why UpdatedSo, Before my surgery I had posted a "WHY LIST"<br /><a href="http://justincase-doll.blogspot.com/2007/05/why-change-i-had-folks-asking-why-have.html">See the original post</a><br />I have met some of the goals of that list and so I thought I should update it:)<br />The ones in <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">RED</span> I have done!<br /><br />The list:<br /><br /><strong>My motivation/goals for WLS </strong> <p>1. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">To ride a bike</span><br />2. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">To walk without being breathless</span><br />3. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">To sit in chairs with arms without bruising myself</span><br />4. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">To not have to wonder if I will fit or break a chair</span><br />5. To fit in amusement park rides<br />6. To buy my clothes in a “regular size”<br />7. To run<br />8. to swing with my kids<br />9. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">To not have to avoid the beach because walking in the sand I sink and become exhausted to fast</span><br />10. To feel good about me<br />11. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">To be able to go all day without napping</span><br />12.To be able to tuck in my shirt<br />13.<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> So I’m not always self-conscious about my weight, wondering what other people are thinking about how big I am.</span><br />14. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">So I don’t end up with diabetes like my mom, aunt, siblings and both grandmothers.</span><br />15. I don’t want to have a heart attack before I’m 40<br />16. So people don’t perceive me as lazy, because I’m not!<br />17. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Because if a restaurant has booths with a fixed (non-movable)</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">table, I can’t sit in a booth.</span><br />18.<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> So I can buy a bra from the rack in the store and not have to buy them off the Internet or mail order catalogs.</span><br />19. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">So I can know, for once in my life, that I was finally able to take</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">control of my eating and my weight.</span><br />20. I want to feel attractive and sexy !<br />21.<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">I want to be able to cross my legs!</span><br />22. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">So that when my hubby and kids hug me they can wrap their arms all the way around.</span><br />23.<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Because I can’t walk at the same pace as my husband, otherwise I’d break out in a sweat and being breathless.</span><br />24.<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">A lot of what I have in my closet was not purchased because I like</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">it….I got it simply because it fit and I needed clothes . I want to buy clothes because I like them.</span><br />25. Because I cannot get life insurance.<br />26. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">I want to teach my children healthy habits by example.</span><br />27. Not ever looking looking pregnant just fatter.<br />28. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">To wear cute shoes</span><br />29.<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">To be able to fly without paying extra or getting a seat belt extender or worst of all- squishing my neighbor!</span><br />30. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">To be able to walk through a tight space like: between cars in a parking space or in a theater or between pews and people at church or in a crowded restaurant,</span><br />31. So I don’t see the “look” when people meet me.<br />32. So people don’t “not Look” at me and avoid “hearing” me.<br />33.<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> So I don’t struggle getting in and out of cars and buckling my seat belt.</span><br />34. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">So I feel like a lady.</span><br />35.<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> So when I am around other people they don’t quickly shift to make room- and then have that embarrassing moment when they overcompensate for the space needed.</span></p><br /><p style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /></p><p style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /></p> <div style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="post-footer"> <p class="post-footer-line post-footer-line-1"><span class="post-author"> Posted by Dolly </span> <span class="post-timestamp"> at <a class="timestamp-link" href="http://justincase-doll.blogspot.com/2007/05/why-change-i-had-folks-asking-why-have.html" title="permanent link">3:45 PM</a> </span> <span class="post-comment-link"> </span> <span class="post-icons"> <span class="item-action"> <a href="email-post.g?blogID=534035251052997282&postID=6568679125527868339" title="Email Post"> <span class="email-post-icon"> </span> </a> </span> <span class="item-control blog-admin pid-1049994593"> <a href="post-edit.g?blogID=534035251052997282&postID=6568679125527868339" title="Edit Post"> <img alt="" class="icon-action" src="img/icon18_edit_allbkg.gif" /></a><a href="post-edit.g?blogID=534035251052997282&postID=6568679125527868339" title="Edit Post"> </a> </span> </span></p></div>Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-51853104637163916282008-06-30T16:36:00.003-04:002008-12-09T10:33:44.181-05:00Doing the Coupon thing!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-xKTYPZOHrvwPGyOzbShyphenhyphenziyeC8XBpO2wbZ4_lSYs6VKC7ohGPPey2RkG51nMCsGaoY-pzKAduELm_apBnwbv-vBHcMOiPPmKw1zeIu0cpRGF_sii1Y__33ePxjLGS-4qxzfsBsEPXQ/s1600-h/vmo0405.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-xKTYPZOHrvwPGyOzbShyphenhyphenziyeC8XBpO2wbZ4_lSYs6VKC7ohGPPey2RkG51nMCsGaoY-pzKAduELm_apBnwbv-vBHcMOiPPmKw1zeIu0cpRGF_sii1Y__33ePxjLGS-4qxzfsBsEPXQ/s400/vmo0405.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217784558647877698" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Ok- in my quest to save $$$$. I wanted to try couponing. The results:<br /><br />AMAZING! At Wal-mart I spent $198.82, after coupons: $141.61!<br /><br />I wish I had a photo!<br /><br />Today at Rite Aid: $122.78 , after coupons:$$71.52!<br /><br />I still have to get the rebates checks in the total of: $9.99!<br /><br />So Total for experiment with only 1.5 hours of work and a $5.78 investment, what is the bottom line?<br />Here is the breakdown:<br /><br />198.82+122.78=321.60 (Total of grocery bills before coupons)<br /><br />Total I PAID AFTER COUPONS: $213.13<br /><br />The difference: $108.47<br /><br />Don't forget:<br /><br />$5.78(for newspapers) and $9.99 in rebates I am waiting for<br /><br />DRUMMMMMMMROLLLLLLLLL:<br /><br />I paid: $213.13 - $5.78 + $9.99= Total REALLY PAID= $ 208.92 for 321.60 worth of groceries!!!!!!!<br /><br /><br />I am so sold!!!!!<br />I also found 3 new sources for FREE COUPONS , so I don't have to pay more than .80 now!!!<br /><br />WOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-10456571558369484632008-06-23T18:25:00.005-04:002008-06-23T18:35:27.236-04:00Dun dun da dunda... Tequilla!I have a family member who will really get a kick out of this! You know who you are, e-mail me when you see this!<br /><br />:) Dolly<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyZb-m0wOk5qqhjy7OtyJVtSnV3Qmlzr1DV8dUXwxSsVGiFSrZobJhDXeDaSVnSbpRfBqbJH-X_GYxF9J8lCA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-35123512669642928982008-04-07T09:26:00.001-04:002008-12-09T10:33:44.551-05:00Invasion of the body snatchers!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_ojOVmQjtsjPAOD2YpvwR_pbvu2Sg_k1SxrGZ0DLhOru54tQ3aBp9oKK86a6kjWZXh62URZxex80XlaAIU-FKabt_Gz0SRDo8CIrIz3LpgCC-hqSWY4o9Ael5yEkPCFvxrNaWBiOIIM/s1600-h/vignetta1a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_ojOVmQjtsjPAOD2YpvwR_pbvu2Sg_k1SxrGZ0DLhOru54tQ3aBp9oKK86a6kjWZXh62URZxex80XlaAIU-FKabt_Gz0SRDo8CIrIz3LpgCC-hqSWY4o9Ael5yEkPCFvxrNaWBiOIIM/s400/vignetta1a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186852972224647906" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjowAq4vCUSqG7mLf95YcleaPVtyGSJeKfImiUFiX6U_aGYQyR8KSabkO3ErFmxN_ZBVivswiHj2DlgYfwwFK_k8637O_0Qxs-Xw3OIDgW4dtADaq1BSepWXkpUDR6W0PmEslyfpofmZ_Q/s1600-h/vignetta.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjowAq4vCUSqG7mLf95YcleaPVtyGSJeKfImiUFiX6U_aGYQyR8KSabkO3ErFmxN_ZBVivswiHj2DlgYfwwFK_k8637O_0Qxs-Xw3OIDgW4dtADaq1BSepWXkpUDR6W0PmEslyfpofmZ_Q/s400/vignetta.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186852710231642834" border="0" /></a><br />This was in my in box, I love it!<br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >WARNING FOR WOMEN:<br /><br />You've heard about people who have been abducted and had their kidneys<br />removed by black-market organ thieves. Well, this kind of cruel theft<span> </span>is happening with other body parts as well! My thighs were stolen from<span></span> me during the night a few years ago. I went to sleep and woke up with<span> </span>someone else's thighs. It was just that quick.<br /><br />The replacements had the texture of cooked oatmeal. Whose thighs were<span> </span>these and what happened to mine? I spent the entire summer looking for<span> </span>my thighs. Finally, hurt and angry, I resigned myself to living out my<span> </span>life in jeans.<br />Then the thieves struck again. My rear was next. I knew it was the same<span> </span>gang, because they took pains to match my new rear end to the thighs<span> </span>they had stuck me with earlier.<br />But my new rear was attached at least three inches lower than my<span> </span>original! I realized I'd ha ve to give up my jeans in favor of long<span> </span>skirts.<br />Two years ago I realized my arms had been switched. One morning I was<span> </span>fixing my hair and was horrified to see the flesh of my upper arms<span> </span>swing to and fro with the motion of the hairbrush. This was really<span> </span><br />getting scary - my body was being replaced one section at a time What<span> </span>could they do to me next? When my poor neck suddenly disappeared and was replaced with a turkey<span> </span>neck, I decided to tell my story. Women of the world wake up and smell<span> </span>the coffee! Those "plastic" surgeons are using REAL replacement body parts stolen from you and me! The next time someone you know has<span> </span>something "lifted", look again - was it lifted from you?<br /><br />THIS IS NOT A HOAX.<br /><br />This is happening to women everywhere every night.<br /><br />WARN YOUR FRIENDS!<br /><br />P.S. Last year I thought someone had stolen my breasts. I was lying in<span></span> bed and they were gone! But when I jumped out of bed, I was relieved<span> </span>to see that they had just been hiding in my armpits as I slept. Now I<span> </span>keep them safely hidden in my waistband.</span></span>Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-26889382769454207142008-03-23T21:14:00.003-04:002008-12-09T10:33:44.893-05:00Happy Easter to my Peeps<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAn-PggXYDjUmhgzDrJ8L_FLeGbIRHH784xOlPHyun_g-Cazc7tkBRLdzJvj2tg3nu4Z50buiJRK2qelj4gPz4zF8DOicrXkAQPfDNr7eONr_bBY5KdThRr6djM7bl2BGp7rFiVXNmjaU/s1600-h/6a00d8341cb68f53ef00e5516b61988833-800wi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAn-PggXYDjUmhgzDrJ8L_FLeGbIRHH784xOlPHyun_g-Cazc7tkBRLdzJvj2tg3nu4Z50buiJRK2qelj4gPz4zF8DOicrXkAQPfDNr7eONr_bBY5KdThRr6djM7bl2BGp7rFiVXNmjaU/s400/6a00d8341cb68f53ef00e5516b61988833-800wi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181110493575713474" border="0" /></a><br />Happy Easter to my Peeps!<br /><br />Hope <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">yall</span> had a great one- I do have intentions to someday update my photos here!<br /><br />I will do it soon!<br /><br />DollyDollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-46612542243917461782008-03-18T07:39:00.002-04:002008-03-18T07:41:34.678-04:00I like half and half!As of today, I am half way to my goal! I have lost 124 pounds and I need to loos 124 more to be at my goal of 160! I know it will take more than a year but I am so ready!<br /><br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">YAY</span> ME! Can I get a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">wooohoo</span>?!Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-47241977587446819222008-03-04T04:42:00.008-05:002008-12-09T10:33:46.083-05:00NY Photos and weight loss progress!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVKg-YA6j7PHRtPylMjr-gaYf9ZNql2eTshULd0M9zkxEtH7aek6QWQXgvAHLFbIXRmE4BCZJAlMIR9St2zisSIwlgHStn9SVD6qPxSVpHL3r9ci-KPkUlYpb1VNOE1d_ZhuCOf5y7b4/s1600-h/Central+Park.jpg">I am trying to upload several photos- We saw it all- too much to post-<br />The Applo, Empire State, Wall Street, Lady Liberty, M&M World, Central Park, Times square, The Brooklyn Bridge and more! I am so pleased to tell you that after loosing 119 pounds I was able to walk all day for miles and keep up with everyone just fine! We also did a day in Amish country- Lancaster Pennsylvania! I will have to do seperate post to add more- and even then I could never post everything!</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVKg-YA6j7PHRtPylMjr-gaYf9ZNql2eTshULd0M9zkxEtH7aek6QWQXgvAHLFbIXRmE4BCZJAlMIR9St2zisSIwlgHStn9SVD6qPxSVpHL3r9ci-KPkUlYpb1VNOE1d_ZhuCOf5y7b4/s1600-h/Central+Park.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVKg-YA6j7PHRtPylMjr-gaYf9ZNql2eTshULd0M9zkxEtH7aek6QWQXgvAHLFbIXRmE4BCZJAlMIR9St2zisSIwlgHStn9SVD6qPxSVpHL3r9ci-KPkUlYpb1VNOE1d_ZhuCOf5y7b4/s400/Central+Park.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173824250173130290" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVRRgYi17reTd4iNZRqcZhkZ8QuFVL25Yb5YAdbLV92hn1Og2hbD7LaV6wJymS4s2HC01wj4wR-jg2BkPXPAfxfuODRDHjWxuAUauq7m1J2FWEz69drrJ_uazDdetfGCl8dCEILNMVug/s1600-h/Bubba.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYVK1hx86cm12Se0-akrMv0AZITsr5SEAUoZMxHJPKArE5UBHSiZLpqpp780hUrT3VmQ2VLyoE8_mTGKRceXYzGPlhRIyGyu1isdwFqS2k-263jQWKZmerjiMzpzVnS1EawxTjULZCkKg/s400/Brooklyn+Bridge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173820646695568866" border="0" /></a>Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-57679409157497943942008-02-24T23:59:00.002-05:002008-12-09T10:33:46.255-05:00The proper way to weigh yourself!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRfpTbKmR8nrgnfTRUqTKFch9GNeL3wdm_cQEqsaR-0Wu3WzqdK2-kr-aXlEUbTu5-Kwsn6eKWUj96BRZUTCqS_ROQaOX7fwAaPUEu3Ei4wt2NmNY6GTIR8um6lr3xBTLdZbSLemQl3A/s1600-h/diet-scales.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRfpTbKmR8nrgnfTRUqTKFch9GNeL3wdm_cQEqsaR-0Wu3WzqdK2-kr-aXlEUbTu5-Kwsn6eKWUj96BRZUTCqS_ROQaOX7fwAaPUEu3Ei4wt2NmNY6GTIR8um6lr3xBTLdZbSLemQl3A/s400/diet-scales.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170778294276905170" border="0" /></a>Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-25485965931410920422008-02-16T21:20:00.007-05:002008-12-09T10:33:46.270-05:00New York.., New York...<p> <span style="font-family:arial,helvetica;"><b><h2>New York, New York</h2></b> <i>(Ebb-Kander) </i> </span></p><hr /> <p> <span style="font-family:arial,helvetica;">Start spreading the news<br />I'm leaving today<br />I want to be a part of it, New York, New York<br />These vagabond shoes<br />Are longing to stray</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGnKf7DSEcMnw_WQx4LlyI_dj22kwCArw5nwhGwJiHaXizeiuTancDpEDcUKM_SQ1ef8uQLims16L64HKNSJiuzRTqAO2x4SunR-yyYPXRdQClCq2V-hrawCFT_LRpdlWIL98GC55BpI/s1600-h/the-big-apple-~-SKW_183.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGnKf7DSEcMnw_WQx4LlyI_dj22kwCArw5nwhGwJiHaXizeiuTancDpEDcUKM_SQ1ef8uQLims16L64HKNSJiuzRTqAO2x4SunR-yyYPXRdQClCq2V-hrawCFT_LRpdlWIL98GC55BpI/s400/the-big-apple-~-SKW_183.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167772371220486338" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica;">And make a brand new start of it<br />New York, New York<br />I want to wake up in the city that never sleeps<br />To find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap<br />These little town blues<br />Are melting away<br />I'll make a brand new start of it<br />In old New York<br />If I can make it there<br />I'll make it anywhere<br />It's up to you, New York, New York. </span></p> <span style="font-family:arial,helvetica;">I want to wake up in the city that never sleeps<br />To find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap<br />These little town blues<br />Are melting away<br />I'll make a brand new start of it<br />In old New York<br />If I can make it there<br />I'll make it anywhere<br />It's up to you, New York, New York.<br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:arial,helvetica;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">That's right , we leave in the morning for a week! Ryan and I plan to see Janine and Ricky her Fiance and our neice Lilly. It has been 4 long years since we last saw Ryan's sister and family! This will be the 1st time I ever seen the Big Apple! By the way, I just closed the deal on my 1st home sale!!! </span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div>Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-84459603512209254882008-02-14T08:26:00.001-05:002008-02-14T08:28:07.112-05:00Are you lookin for the Perfect Gift for your Valentine?<p align="center"><strong>The Perfect Gift</strong></p> <p align="left"><em><strong>Pocket Taser Stun Gun</strong>, a great gift for the wife. A guy who purchased his lovely wife a pocket Taser for their anniversary submitted this :</em></p> <blockquote><p>“Last weekend I saw something at Larry’s Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked my interest. The occasion was our 22nd anniversary and I was looking for a little something extra for my wife. What I came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse-sized taser The effects of the taser were supposed to be short lived, with no long-term adverse affect on your assailant, allowing her adequate time to retreat to safety….</p> <p>WAY TOO COOL!</p> <p>Long story short, I bought the device and brought it home. I loaded two triple-a batteries in the darn thing and pushed the button. Nothing! I was disappointed. I learned, however, that if I pushed the button AND pressed it against a metal surface at the same time; I’d get the blue arch of electricity darting back and forth between the prongs.</p> <p>Awesome!!!</p> <p>Unfortunately, I have yet to explain to Betty what that burn spot is on the face of her microwave.</p> <p>Okay, so I was home alone with this new toy, thinking to myself that it couldn’t be all that bad with only two triple-a batteries, right?!! There I sat in my recliner, my cat Gracie looking on intently (trusting little soul) while I was reading the directions and thinking that I really needed to try this thing out on a flesh & blood moving target. I must admit I thought about zapping Gracie (for a fraction of a second) and thought better of it. She is such a sweet cat. But, if I was going to give this thing to my wife to protect herself against a mugger, I did want some assurance that it would work as advertised.</p> <p>Was I wrong?</p> <p>So, there I sat in a pair of shorts and a tank top with my reading glasses perched delicately on the bridge of my nose, directions in one hand, and taser in another. The directions said that a one-second burst would shock and disorient your assailant; a two-second burst was supposed to cause muscle spasms and a major loss of bodily control; a three-second burst would purportedly make your assailant flop on the ground like a fish out of water. Any burst longer than three seconds would be wasting the batteries.</p> <p>All the while I’m looking at this little device measuring about 5″ long, less than 3/4 inch in circumference; pretty cute really and loaded with two itsy, bitsy triple-a batteries) thinking to myself, “no possible way!” What happened next is almost beyond description, but I’ll do my best…</p> <p>I’m sitting there alone, Gracie looking on with her head cocked to one side as to say, “don’t do it master,” reasoning that a one-second burst from such a tiny little ole thing couldn’t hurt all that bad.. I decided to give myself a one-second burst just for the heck of it. I touched the prongs to my naked thigh, pushed the button, and HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION!!!</p> <p>I’m pretty sure Jessie Ventura ran in through the side door, picked me up in the recliner, then body slammed us both on the carpet, over and over and over again. I vaguely recall waking up on my side in the fetal position, with tears in my eyes, body soaking wet, both nipples on fire, testicles nowhere to be found, with my left arm tucked under my body in the oddest position, and tingling in my legs. The cat was standing over me making meowing sounds I had never heard before, licking my face, undoubtedly thinking to herself, “do it again, do it again!”</p> <p>Note: If you ever feel compelled to “mug” yourself with a taser, one note of caution: there is no such thing as a one-second burst when you zap yourself. You will not let go of that thing until it is dislodged from your hand by a violent thrashing about on the floor. A three second burst would be considered conservative.</p> <p>SON-OF-A-… that hurt like …..!!! A minute or so later (I can’t be sure, as time was a relative thing at that point), collected my wits (what little I had left), sat up and surveyed the landscape. My bent reading glasses were on the mantel of the fireplace. How did they up get there??? My triceps, right thigh and both nipples were still twitching. My face felt like it had been shot up with Novocain, and my bottom lip weighed 88 lbs.</p> <p>I’m still looking for my testicles. I’m offering a significant reward for their safe return.”</p></blockquote> <blockquote><p><strong>HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! </strong></p></blockquote>Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-24488097522257048642008-02-01T21:41:00.000-05:002008-02-01T21:43:14.301-05:00Saw this quoteLoved it, so here it is... (I so could have wrote this)<br /><br />"Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer."Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-29623048997506819652008-01-26T09:03:00.000-05:002008-12-09T10:33:46.755-05:00In Honor of Chelsea<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Today makes 1 year since my precious baby girl was stillborn. It was a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">terrible</span> day that will never be forgotten. I am so grateful for the family I have and I am jealous of those in Heaven who get to know her now. So Happy Birthday little Princess. There is a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">beautiful</span> Video Tribute that someone made on You Tube, Take a look here:</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei5W7vwuod4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei5W7vwuod4</a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Chelsea's page is here:</span><a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);" href="http://couponclipinqueen.googlepages.com/chelsea"> http://couponclipinqueen.googlepages.com/chelsea</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRM_2Pga-7AYQK23fIsiuJf6JOLBeaWMwmQYsLx4_SGwa5b8ogHm0XZbqnuPihB2lymBt0fhp8vXK0MQv2UaQ8TvudZ6ATXlGT0WcGPKvGDFtG0EKcI_-wSQSi6naIRQRlbZq4a672c4/s1600-h/c2.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRM_2Pga-7AYQK23fIsiuJf6JOLBeaWMwmQYsLx4_SGwa5b8ogHm0XZbqnuPihB2lymBt0fhp8vXK0MQv2UaQ8TvudZ6ATXlGT0WcGPKvGDFtG0EKcI_-wSQSi6naIRQRlbZq4a672c4/s400/c2.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159802118720089186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">A letter from Heaven</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">My Dearest Family,<br />Some things I'd like to say<br />but first of all to let you know<br />that I arrived okay.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">I'm writing this from Heaven<br />w</span><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">here I dwell with God above<br />where there's no more tears or<br />sadness, there is just eternal love.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">Please do not be unhappy<br />just because I'm out of sight,<br />remember that I'm with you<br />every morning, noon and night.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">That day I had to leave you<br />when my life on Earth was through,<br />God picked me up and hugged me<br />and He said "I welcome you.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">It's good to have you back again,<br />you were missed while you were gone,<br />as for your dearest family<br />they'll be here later on.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">I need you here so badly<br />as part of My big plan,<br />there's so much that we have to do<br />to help our mortal man."</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">Then God gave me a list of things<br />He wished for me to do,<br />and foremost on that list of mine</span><br /><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">is to watch and care for you.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">And I will be beside you<br />every day and week and year,<br />and when you're sad,<br />I'm standing there<br />to wipe away the tear.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">And when you lie in bed at night,<br />the days chores put to flight,<br />God and I are closest to you<br />in the middle of the night.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">When you think of my life on Earth<br />and all those loving years,<br />because you're only human<br />they are bound to bring you tears.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">But do not be afraid to cry,<br />it does relieve the pain,<br />but remember there would be no flowers,<br />unless there was some rain.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">I wish that I could tell you<br />of all that God has planned,<br />but if I were to tell you,</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3p4sCcCyAqL1o9yyHH_AT_97rXPrwGZN7Jet5JUNiIxx_D0SllCqo0I2zyeQoEmtZnN22oHCzgi0iTMtx1efEcFPItwlYx8UeEIF1ho5rNakrkGMSaq4ULwsFoVIBEGd88WXd_Brgo8/s1600-h/c1.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3p4sCcCyAqL1o9yyHH_AT_97rXPrwGZN7Jet5JUNiIxx_D0SllCqo0I2zyeQoEmtZnN22oHCzgi0iTMtx1efEcFPItwlYx8UeEIF1ho5rNakrkGMSaq4ULwsFoVIBEGd88WXd_Brgo8/s400/c1.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159802573986622578" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">you wouldn't understand.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">But one thing is for certain,<br />though my life on Earth is o'er.<br />I am closer to you now<br />than I ever was before.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">And to my very many friends,<br />trust God knows what is best.<br />I'm still not far away from you,<br />I'm just beyond the crest.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">There are rocky roads ahead of you,<br />and many hills to climb,<br />but together we can do it<br />taking one day at a time. </span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">It was always my philosophy<br />and I'd like it for you too,<br />that as you give unto the World<br />so the World will give to you.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">If you can help somebody<br />who is in sorrow or in pain,<br />then you can say to God at night<br />my day was not in vain.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">And now I am contented<br />that my life it was worthwhile,<br />knowing as I passed along the way<br />I made somebody smile.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">So if you meet somebody<br />who is down and feeling low,<br />just lend a hand to pick him up<br />as on your way you go.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">When you are walking<br />down the street<br />and you've got me on your mind,<br />I'm walking in your footsteps<br />only half a step behind.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">And when you feel the gentle breeze<br />or the wind upon your face,<br />that's me giving you a great big hug<br />or just a soft embrace.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">And when it's time for you to go<br />from that body to be free,<br />remember you're not going,<br />you are coming here to me,<br />And I will always love you<br />from that land way up above.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Californian FB;">Will be in touch again soon.<br />P.S. God sends His Love<br />Signed, your son or daughter.<br />(Author Unknown)</span></p>Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-22287363220779300832008-01-26T09:01:00.001-05:002008-01-26T10:06:13.319-05:00Politics: This is for both parties :)<blockquote style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt;"> <blockquote style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt;"> <div> <div> <p style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size:100%;">THIS IS A NONPARTISAN JOKE THAT CAN BE</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">ENJOYED BY BOTH PARTIES! </span><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size:100%;">NOT ONLY THAT, it is POLITICALLY CORRECT!!<br /><br />While walking down the street one day a US</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies.<br />His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.<br /><br />'Welcome to heaven,' says St. Peter. 'Before you settle in, it</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts,<span style="color:navy;"> </span>you see, so we're not sure</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">what to do with you.'<br /><br />'No problem, just let me in,' says the man.<br /><br />'Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we'll do is<span style="color:navy;"> </span>have you spend one day in</span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:blue;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity.'<br /><br />'Really, I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven,' says the<span style="color:navy;"> </span>senator.<br /><br />'I'm sorry, but we have our rules.'<br /><br />And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down,<span style="color:navy;"> </span>down, down to hell. The</span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:blue;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">distance is a clubhouse and standing in<span style="color:navy;"> </span>front of it are all his friends and other politicians who</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">had worked<span style="color:navy;"> </span>with</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">him. Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him,<span style="color:navy;"> </span>shake his hand, and</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">reminisce about the good times they had while getting Rich at the expense of</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">the people. They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster,</span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:blue;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">caviar and<span style="color:navy;"> </span>champagne.<br />Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who has a<span style="color:navy;"> </span>good time dancing and</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">telling jokes. They are having such a good time that before he realizes it, it</span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:blue;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">is time to go.<br /><br />Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator<span style="color:navy;"> </span>rises...<br />The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on heaven where St. Peter is</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">waiting for him.<br /><br />'Now it's time to visit heaven.'<br /><br />So, 24 hours pass with the senator joining a group of contented souls moving</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and,</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.<br /><br />'Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now<span style="color:navy;"> </span>choose your eternity.'<br /><br />The senator reflects for a minute, then he answers: 'Well, I would<span style="color:navy;"> </span>never have said it before, I</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">hell.'<br /><br />So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell.<br /><br />Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren<span style="color:navy;"> </span>land covered with waste and</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">garbage.<br />He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and<span style="color:navy;"> </span>putting it in black bags as</span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:blue;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">more trash falls from above.<br /><br />The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulder. 'I<span style="color:navy;"> </span>don't understand,'stammers the senator. 'Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar,<span style="color:navy;"> </span>drank champagne, and danced and had a great</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">time. Now there's just a wasteland<span style="color:navy;"> </span>full</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?'<br /><br />The devil looks at him, smiles and says, </span><span style="font-size:100%;">'Yesterday</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">we were<span style="color:navy;"> </span>campaigning.</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:maroon;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Today you voted.'</span></p></div></div></blockquote></blockquote>Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-31968383743113979502008-01-16T06:53:00.001-05:002008-01-16T06:56:11.076-05:00STOP THE INSANITY!Who remembers that from the 90's? Susan Powter is back and better than ever! She is still all about welllness! look at her web page:<br /><a href="http://www.susanpowteronline.com/">http://www.susanpowteronline.com/</a><br /><br />She does free yoga classes (which I love and highly recomend!- She even modifies them for all fitness levels!) In fact I will try to embed some here in the order that she makes them.<br /><br />Enjoy!Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-22899621083665205592008-01-02T15:51:00.000-05:002008-01-02T15:55:07.738-05:00Proud of the USMC- Who could resist the Blues?I have been around the Military all of my adult life, I married a Marine (he has been out since '99) and have friends and family either in or out of every branch.<br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y90UPLLo6nY&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y90UPLLo6nY&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-29826236547353452812007-12-30T21:23:00.000-05:002008-12-09T10:33:46.999-05:00Happy New Year- The Dolly Project<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ioDBOoiT_W96xIqD0YM2ouszHIkkxxsj69lM8HFITr_JNOQTVnGZfM5Ne4vzFSBHsexXBZHtZ3mgGprxVc5rhkTEtlIV8tn_N8JVi7Jbw6Ki01ZITa3LRfcUPwq3yUdu_SJaUdnDVqU/s1600-h/newyears_11.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ioDBOoiT_W96xIqD0YM2ouszHIkkxxsj69lM8HFITr_JNOQTVnGZfM5Ne4vzFSBHsexXBZHtZ3mgGprxVc5rhkTEtlIV8tn_N8JVi7Jbw6Ki01ZITa3LRfcUPwq3yUdu_SJaUdnDVqU/s400/newyears_11.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149957501973381682" border="0" /></a><br />Ok , I KNOW this sounds just like a thousand other's New Year's resolutions...<br /><br />But here goes:<br /><br /><ol><li>Get back on track the holidays are over- so is my eating sugar, snacking etc..ALL vacations must end.I start tomorrow doing the <a href="http://www.5daypouchtest.com/">"5 Day Pouch test"</a>, in order to re-set my habits. I did well , but it's back to business now :) I still managed to drop a pound!</li><li>WRITE Down and track my exercise. I plan to start jogging when I get to 200 pounds, which will be in '08.</li><li>Work hard ad work smart- I have many business goals this year- I want to see 40,000 and 24 homes sold.</li><li>Make my family and God a continued priority. </li><li> Make some Spiritual and Character changes within myself... Too personal to share, but God is aware :) Hey , I'm a poet and I didn't even know it!</li><li>Try to update my blog more often!</li><li> Continue to Fulfill my weight loss goals. </li><li>Here they are again and I have √'d the ones that I have done already. This is from a post found <a href="http://justincase-doll.blogspot.com/2007/05/why-change-i-had-folks-asking-why-have.html">here</a></li></ol><strong>My motivation/goals for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">WLS</span> </strong> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">√</span>1. To ride a bike <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">√</span>2. To walk without being breathless <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">√</span>3. To sit in chairs with arms without bruising myself<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">√</span>4. To not have to wonder if I will fit or break a chair<br /> 5. To fit in amusement park rides<br /> 6. To buy my clothes in a “regular size”<br /> 7. To run<br /> 8. to swing with my kids. <br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"> 9. To not have to avoid the beach because walking in the sand I sink and become exhausted too fast<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"> 10. To feel good about me<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">√</span>11. To be able to go all day without napping<br /> 12.To be able to tuck in my shirt<br /> 13. So I’m not always self-conscious about my weight, wondering what other people are thinking about how big I am. <br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">√ </span>14. So I don’t end up with diabetes like my mom, aunt, siblings and both grandmothers.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">√ </span>15. I don’t want to have a heart attack before I’m 40<br /> 16. So people don’t perceive me as lazy, because I’m not!<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">√ </span>17. Because if a restaurant has booths with a fixed (non-<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">movable</span>)<br /> table, I can’t sit in a booth.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">√ </span>18. So I can buy a bra from the rack in the store and not have to buy them off the Internet or mail order catalogs.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">√ </span>19. So I can know, for once in my life, that I was finally able to take control of my eating and my weight.<br /> 20. I want to feel attractive and sexy !<br /> 21.I want to be able to cross my legs!<br /> 22. So that when my hubby and kids hug me they can wrap their arms all the way around.<br /> 23.Because I can’t walk at the same pace as my husband, otherwise I’d break out in a sweat and being breathless.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">√ </span>24.A lot of what I have in my closet was not purchased because I like<br />it….I got it simply because it fit and I needed clothes . I want to buy clothes because I like them.<br /> 25. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Because</span> I cannot get life insurance.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">√ </span>26. I want to teach my children healthy habits by example.<br /> 27. Not ever looking looking pregnant just fatter.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span> 28. To wear cute shoes<br /> 29.To be able to fly without paying extra or getting a seat belt extender or worst of all- squishing my neighbor!<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">√</span> 30. To be able to walk through a tight space like: between cars in a parking space or in a theater or between pews and people at church or in a crowded restaurant,<br /> 31. So I don’t see the “look” when people meet me.<br /> 32. So people don’t “not Look” at me and avoid “hearing” me.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">√ </span>33. So I don’t struggle getting in and out of cars and buckling my seat belt.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">√ </span>34. So I feel like a lady.<br /> 35. So when I am around other people they don’t quickly shift to make room- and then have that embarrassing moment when they overcompensate for the space needed.</p>Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-55503692760659454092007-12-03T11:30:00.000-05:002007-12-28T00:10:00.399-05:00The dreaded MAN COLD!!<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rXLHWmjA5IE&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rXLHWmjA5IE&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-77964455163196663552007-11-21T08:14:00.000-05:002007-11-21T08:31:34.372-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!Finally a new post! We are off to NC for two days :) My first Thanksgiving since the Weight loss surgery. I have gotten used to NOT eating so hopefully this won't be too hard, I do not want to get sick and be in pain. I am thankful for this new chance in life and no meal s worth the pain of overeating or dumping. I plan to eat by the rules- protein 1st, low fat veggies next and ONLY sugar free stuff- Grazing may be tempting, but I will refrain. For all of you non- digestion altered folks (NDAF) enjoy Thursday and diet Friday!<br /><br />In honor of all my Redneck friends and family from NC, TX, GA, VA and OK , please enjoy the following by Sweettea Films:<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ayhTMr1VhaY&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ayhTMr1VhaY&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-7416739629156202012007-10-22T15:57:00.000-04:002008-12-09T10:33:47.116-05:00Hi HOOOOO!!!!!!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGo0v33dRX2u_zPm_VNIIbFatY18luRp3g3NFNk9N7R2mPiUahpvybd1AGzAD_JbOwHy7jmpKj-5ANBSXUVIloTvqJZve0jbRI71sMci1DjAvkNBRjNmZgM1csWzNw21Rq7LQP0Xv70x4/s1600-h/DOLLY'S+PHOTO+FOR+WEB+PAGE.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGo0v33dRX2u_zPm_VNIIbFatY18luRp3g3NFNk9N7R2mPiUahpvybd1AGzAD_JbOwHy7jmpKj-5ANBSXUVIloTvqJZve0jbRI71sMci1DjAvkNBRjNmZgM1csWzNw21Rq7LQP0Xv70x4/s400/DOLLY'S+PHOTO+FOR+WEB+PAGE.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124253712675559170" border="0" /></a><br />it's off to work I Go!<br /><br />Selling Real Estate :) That is why I have been MIA lately! If you are in Va - Hampton Roads area , then let me help you ( yes that is a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">shamless</span> plug )<br /><br /><br />Here is my Picture that will soon be added to my work page and<br />here is my work page:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wrtownecenter.com/bin/web/real_estate/AR95289/HOME/Virginia+Beach/1182872922.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Weichert</span> Realtors</a><br /><br />I will have the Realtor title as soon as my membership is approved by the National board of Realtors :)Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-25623042620679227142007-09-26T10:08:00.000-04:002008-12-09T10:33:47.335-05:00WFMW: Picture Labels for Pre- Readers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwbLyJZaT_Pkx4lERn0AEdrcwgXgfVj6PTM8a_hiO-cLlxITp0ewZC0AkYqde60edH8zKLuXBfM9OUfKXjMqLGSQd3MhbV12Xqv5t3SB5TB8rzlAlCpXMVlWuk9yHDSCIEhDhPJyG2uY/s1600-h/wfmwheader.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwbLyJZaT_Pkx4lERn0AEdrcwgXgfVj6PTM8a_hiO-cLlxITp0ewZC0AkYqde60edH8zKLuXBfM9OUfKXjMqLGSQd3MhbV12Xqv5t3SB5TB8rzlAlCpXMVlWuk9yHDSCIEhDhPJyG2uY/s400/wfmwheader.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5067759387731756146" border="0" /></a><br />My Children: Princess (4) and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Superboy</span> (3) have been keeping their room organized and putting away their own clothes since they were 2 and 3. How? With the aid of Picture labels, I labeled all their dressers with clip art of Panties, Socks a car for "by-bye clothes" and a swing for "play clothes". As far as toys I "right clicked" many things from the Toys R Us Site to make those labels. When laundry needs to be put away I make piles near their dresser and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">usually</span> point out the "play clothes" pile and the "bye-bye pile" they do the rest!<br />This works wonders! Picture Labels work for me!<br /><br />Visit: <a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/shannon/">Rocks in My Dryer</a> for more ideas!Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-47438352319515062562007-09-19T13:43:00.000-04:002007-09-19T13:44:41.106-04:00I Can Relate!<a href="http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=4393284">Bill Cosby Himself - Chocolate Cake</a><br /><embed src="http://lads.myspace.com/videos/vplayer.swf" flashvars="m=4393284&v=2&type=video" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="430" height="346"></embed><br /><a href="http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.addToProfileConfirm&videoid=4393284&title=Bill Cosby Himself - Chocolate Cake">Add to My Profile</a> | <a href="http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.home">More Videos</a>Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-16107067954208828892007-09-19T13:32:00.000-04:002007-09-19T13:45:05.106-04:00For those of us who were Children of the 80'sA little AC/DC<br /><a style="left: 0px ! important; top: 0px ! important;" title="Click here to block this object with Adblock Plus" class="abp-objtab visible" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/UdjRTOuo4Sc"></a><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UdjRTOuo4Sc"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UdjRTOuo4Sc" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object>Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534035251052997282.post-17416814014207105592007-09-19T10:47:00.000-04:002008-12-09T10:33:47.619-05:00Sunday Treats and Chore charts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gDCEerg1WO4/RlRRKiDnBJI/AAAAAAAAADI/3mz64KXMTig/s1600-h/wfmwheader.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gDCEerg1WO4/RlRRKiDnBJI/AAAAAAAAADI/3mz64KXMTig/s400/wfmwheader.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5067764722081137810" border="0" /></a><br />My Children ages 3 and 4 have Chores every day except Sunday. Sunday is their day off and treat day, because they are too young for an allowance on Sunday they get to pick something from the treat box. They alternate daily between this list:<br />Clean up toys from everywhere but the room, Vac cum,clean bedroom (they share a room), dust, help put away dishes, clean the glass on the front door,help with trash. They also put away their laundry. Some of these are on a as needed basis. They know that they are not doing their job correctly if they complain or whine (I usually have to gently remind that that God says to do everything without whining or complaining. So teaching character and responsibility Works for me!<br /><br />PS- If you would like to see our chart or for some links to some others please e-mail me :)<br /><br />Be sure to visit <a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/shannon/">Rocks in My Dryer</a> for more ideas!Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774817013917874994noreply@blogger.com2