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  1. kopcat

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Well done Taz - that determination is most certainly paying off!
  2. kopcat

    My Loss = My gain and His loss -new hair photo added

    Hugs and bovver (sp?) boots for H xxx Do you have hair straighteners? A good set of GHDs will give you some of that spikiness, no matter how short your hair. Just a thought xxx
  3. kopcat

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    Bad week for me....very busy and not organised enough. Determined not to hide from it though! Kopcat +3 :(
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    FRIDAY GIRLS

    Ok then, I'll kick off....surprisingly I've shed a pound :) Kopcat -1lb
  5. kopcat

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    Some things just have to be done Gem ;)
  6. kopcat

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    Not a good one for me. Facing my first ever week one gain :( Think I'm 4 months pregnant overnight....boooo :(
  7. kopcat

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    Thank you :) (and well done! Xx)
  8. kopcat

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    Well done to those who've lost and good luck to those yet to weigh in. May I join you next week?
  9. kopcat

    Birmingham Meet

    Who are you calling old???? ;)
  10. kopcat

    Birmingham Meet

    Home sweet home :) Had a foul time...what a horrible bunch of people ;)
  11. kopcat

    Birmingham Meet

    So I won't be the only one? Phew!
  12. kopcat

    Birmingham Meet

    You might as well...everyone else is :( :8855:
  13. kopcat

    Birmingham Meet

    Ta very muchly, would have understood the Latin, just had no idea of the abbreviation :)
  14. kopcat

    Birmingham Meet

    I knew there was a reason I loved you :D (thank you!) xxx
  15. kopcat

    Birmingham Meet

    Ps DV?
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    Birmingham Meet

    Another one in a dress :( lol. I HAVE to watch the match....it's compulsory, but will stick out like a sore thumb in a sports bar if I wear a dress! Might just have to be the black sheep/scruff in jeans.... Dressing up's just not me!?!
  17. kopcat

    Birmingham Meet

    Probably far too late for this, but is everyone dressing up tomorrow night? Am struggling....
  18. kopcat

    Birmingham Meet

    LFC v Norwich Jim :)
  19. kopcat

    Birmingham Meet

    I need to speak to Jools and Helen, also sort out my transport, but I guess I'll be there fairly early afternoon. Will probably be a little antisocial and find a pub to watch the match in at 5.30 (should actually be at the stadium but have forsaken my ticket, can't not watch though)....but will...
  20. kopcat

    Birmingham Meet

    Gee thanks (embarrassed face). Looking forward to meeting new faces and remedying some previously met (that PC enough??) ones :)
  21. kopcat

    Birmingham Meet

    Redpam (staying at the Ramada) Jane-staying at home Clarri-staying chez Jane !! Linzi (staying at the rowdy Ramada!) Jools (staying at the "Minimins" Ramada!!) Sarahelizabeth (staying at Minimins HQ!!) Nicola (staying at recently refurbed council flat up t'road from Chez B's) Gemma1986 ( Staying...
  22. kopcat

    Birmingham Meet

    Ooh...now you've got me tempted!
  23. kopcat

    my weird ramblings

    Hmmmm...could it be that your pain is not tooth related? Some of what you describe sounds like nerve pain (almost shingles like) to me. Maybe you need to actually see the doc and some nerve blockers could help?
  24. kopcat

    Liverpool meet ~ let's set the date!!

    Later in month will be my school hols. Hoping to go away for most of it... Sept should be ok, but don't hang about for me. If peeps want late July or August, go for it :)
  25. kopcat

    Liverpool meet ~ let's set the date!!

    And we have a target to get T there too Jools!!
  26. kopcat

    Liverpool meet ~ let's set the date!!

    I may manage Sept, or early July. :-)
  27. kopcat

    'Britain's fattest teenager' regains weight after losing 14st

    Excellent post! Always the easy option to blame schools, teachers and NHS!
  28. kopcat

    I'm really bad at finding titles that people will want to read! :)

    Good result! Week 3 is always a drop... Wonder how close you are to a drop in dress size, with those missing inches? ;)
  29. kopcat

    I'm really bad at finding titles that people will want to read! :)

    You're doing really well Elie :) you will smash that target of yours before you know it :D Keep glugging that water! Xx
  30. kopcat

    I'm really bad at finding titles that people will want to read! :)

    Well done - fab loss :D Hope the shoulder eases soon!
  31. kopcat

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    Love, hugs and kind thoughts to you at this awful time Peachy! Wishing your man a speedy and full recovery xx
  32. kopcat

    I'm really bad at finding titles that people will want to read! :)

    It WAS great :D Two points...1. Our guests were happy to have it taken out of their hands, and very happy to give us what we wanted! And 2. Whose wedding is this anyway?
  33. kopcat

    I'm really bad at finding titles that people will want to read! :)

    We, too, had everything we wanted for our house - so we just added a note to our invitations saying we did not expect any presents at all, but if people wanted to, they could donate a few dollars to our honeymoon fund... What about trying that? (In the end, I don't think we spent a penny of our...
  34. kopcat

    I'm really bad at finding titles that people will want to read! :)

    Doing well so far :), though you do need to stop being so hard on yourself! You also need to cancel that wedding dress, I bet a size 20 will fit you by week 2 or 3!?! I know you don't like it, but try upping the water....that'll help with the hunger pangs (which, very likely, considering you're...
  35. kopcat

    My journey to a 32" waist and a girlfriend...

    Your weight loss record is incredibly inspiring - well done! To do that while working and bringing up two kids is pretty amazing :D Hope you're enjoying the summer (?) holidays!!
  36. kopcat

    Liverpool meet ~ let's set the date!!

    You have to come!!! :D (We'll have to get T there too :))
  37. kopcat

    Liverpool meet ~ let's set the date!!

    I may be up for this again Carol - dates and finances depending :)
  38. kopcat

    Sarah (westiegirl)

    Am also sitting here with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. We only met the once, Sarah - but that brief time (on your beloved pier) told me what I already suspected.....what a beautiful person you are. Dan has just said exactly the same! Our chats about the football will always...
  39. kopcat

    Fruit to keep me going??

    Vinegar definitely not on the menu until later on in the plan!!
  40. kopcat

    Biggest Loser US

    :8855: somehow I think he'd break us first!?! :8855:
  41. kopcat

    Gerry's Diary - 60lbs off, 20% achieved!

    A little awkward to begin with, but you quickly get used to it. Therapists generally exceptionally professional....(nothing to them, consider how many times they've done it and to how many people!) - and the benefits are amazing! Would highly recommend!
  42. kopcat

    Biggest Loser US

    Snap :o
  43. kopcat

    I'm a Granddad.

    Congratulations, Jim - she's beautiful :) Here begins a brand new chapter in your life :D xx
  44. kopcat

    Gerry's Diary - 60lbs off, 20% achieved!

    Have been drawn to your diary by the overwhelming air of positivity in all of your posts Gerry! Just wanted to say "hi, well done so far, and good luck with the rest of it :D". Have just caught up with your diary....what a star your boss is! (As you can tell from my avatar, I'd have gone for...
  45. kopcat

    Biggest Loser - 2 series starting on Monday?

    looks like it's back on on Monday afternoon :) PLUS new series starting Tuesday nights (I think)
  46. kopcat

    Biggest Loser - 2 series starting on Monday?

    I already knew that (was always bad at surprises :o), but I'd still have liked to watch the finale....still photos are one thing, but the actual reveals on finale night are what makes the show for me.....
  47. kopcat

    Biggest Loser - 2 series starting on Monday?

    LOL me too!!! I'll let you know if I find anything....was gutted when I realised!
  48. kopcat

    X FACTOR!!!!

    At last :rolleyes:
  49. kopcat

    X FACTOR!!!!

    Absolutely - but then I'd also question her singing....not my cup of tea at all and she does not breathe properly during the songs, resulting in horrendous gasps in between lines and phrases (my personal bug bear! :( )
  50. kopcat

    X FACTOR!!!!

    Roland Rat still in there I see...... :mad:
  51. kopcat

    Mirena Coil

    On my second, only bleeding came in the period "between", as I had to wait for hospital appt (my cervic too small and very high, GP couldn't fit it), no side effects, no bloating and no pregnancies :D RESULT!! :D
  52. kopcat

    X FACTOR!!!!

    Stacey to go!!! :D
  53. kopcat

    Who do you think will be voted off X factor tonight

    BOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! :( :mad:
  54. kopcat

    Who do you think will be voted off X factor tonight

    Stacey....with a bit of luck :D
  55. kopcat

    My metamorphosis log - final stage

    Re the swollen belly/bloatedness......I had to give up on 810 and move up to 1000, as my body just couldn't cope with the amount of quorn I was having to eat (we don't have meat in the house) - I truly struggled, felt very uncomfortable and ended up looking about 6 months pregnant!! Just a...
  56. kopcat

    STRICTLY COME DANCING TONIGHT......

    I've read the word hate on many a forum and website (as I said before, not here)....I just think it's sad. It is a dancing competition, but it's also reality tv, and the judges set themselves up for that. If it was just a dancing competition, the judges would have the final say. That's not...
  57. kopcat

    STRICTLY COME DANCING TONIGHT......

    I disagree - I think he knows perfectly well that he's not as good as the others - what he says is just bravado. Poor bloke looked close to tears :( Had to step away from tv and missed the end of the show, but I gather from that comment that Craig has left..... In a way, I'm glad for him as...
  58. kopcat

    STRICTLY COME DANCING TONIGHT......

    I'm sorry, but why do they have to be sooooo rude???? My husband hates this show.....but even he's just called them "ignorant ar5eholes"!!!!!! :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
  59. kopcat

    STRICTLY COME DANCING TONIGHT......

    Maybe we should have a minis meet somewhere in Germany? :D (Right before we all re-start ;))
  60. kopcat

    STRICTLY COME DANCING TONIGHT......

    Ahhhh...in this country then :) I tried the Munich one a few years back - not a very nice experience lol. That said, I love German beer....and the Hofbrau from Munich is particularly special :D Though my special is koelsch from Cologne (and that's certainly not drunk from a stein....more like...
  61. kopcat

    STRICTLY COME DANCING TONIGHT......

    No comment about the above.....just wanted to say I LOVE your avatar :D!! Where? And what were you drinking?
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    STRICTLY COME DANCING TONIGHT......

    Debbie, I was basing most of my argument on Craig (and no, I don't think he's THAT bad). I have to admit, I missed last week's show - had been at a conference all day and my husband was already watching a film when I got home. So I bow to your better knowledge about the Natalie thing...... but...
  63. kopcat

    STRICTLY COME DANCING TONIGHT......

    Personally I am sick to death of the nasty comments I read about Craig Kelly on every forum I use (not saying there was anything nasty above, by the way) - and I think the judges comments are nasty, very low and generally very personal. He gets my vote, because I think he tries very hard, in...
  64. kopcat

    Sorry but I feel the need to say ...

    Why anyone would even want to contact Michael Jackson is completely lost on me in the first place. Am disappointed that D A lowered himself to that too, though.....I usually like (find funny) what he does...
  65. kopcat

    Card besides the bed....

    Lovely, lovely , lovely :D What a great man you have there :) FANTASTIC weight loss from you.....massive congratulations!!!
  66. kopcat

    The fat is back

    Good to see you back Paula! Good Luck :) xx
  67. kopcat

    What are the vegetarians having for Christmas Lunch

    Does it have to follow SW principles? We have a "Nut Wellington", invariably, and I, invariably, look forward to it all year :D My mum used to do it for my gran and uncle (both vegetarian) at Christmas, and I always chose it over the meat option(s). Then I married a veggie and he took over...
  68. kopcat

    O./T - BIRCH VALE EXPLOSION!!!!

    BBC NEWS | UK | England | Derbyshire | Homes evacuated after explosion no mention yet of injuries or worse.....keeping my fingers crossed :)
  69. kopcat

    O./T - BIRCH VALE EXPLOSION!!!!

    Shine a light!! That's not good news :( (I'm only just over the hill....) Fingers crossed it's not as bad as you fear! xx
  70. kopcat

    Friday Girls and Friends Meet - 10/10 Birmingham.

    I'm going to struggle financially on any date, ladies - so please don't plan around me. Set your date and if I have diesel money and there's no match on, I'll see what I can do. Also depends on OH needing the car......
  71. kopcat

    FAO Teachers!

    I, too, am a teacher - didn't do LL, rather CD....but similar principles. I had bars or tetras while at school, and didn't have any problems. Indeed, as someone said earlier, I found it gave me more time at lunchtime and also more focus. Your only problem will be making sure you drink enough...
  72. kopcat

    Get your pedometer for the MiniMins Steppers league

    I'm up for this too - make it 4 :D Anyone know what we should be aiming for?
  73. kopcat

    the half blood prince

    I've seen it twice now - and thoroughly enjoyed it, but did feel there was something missing....wasn't sure what, so have now re-read the book, and am completely confused as to how they're going to do the last two films now!?!! Soooo many vital things omitted.... Have nearly finished...
  74. kopcat

    Thoughts on Baby Names please :)

    Good idea!! :D
  75. kopcat

    Thoughts on Baby Names please :)

    Far less n's in Erin though.....somehow there seems to be a big emphasis on the N in Rhiannon....
  76. kopcat

    Thoughts on Baby Names please :)

    Purple Hugs - have been giving this more thought (sitting with my coffee in Starbucks in Borders, I saw a book of baby names and it set me off thinking again). People tend not to use their middle names, so a Rhiannon Nash would possibly spend a lot of time explaining her surname was Nash, not...
  77. kopcat

    Thoughts on Baby Names please :)

    I actually love Beth on its own - Beth Nash sounds lovely :)
  78. kopcat

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    OH MY WORD!!!! Well done you....well and truly back on track! :D xx
  79. kopcat

    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    For information: FREE TICKETS TO WATCH LFC AT DONINGTON
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    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    D'oh.....too slow! :rolleyes:
  81. kopcat

    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    ****************** On the left (front to back): Kopcat (Cate), Mrs Depp (Carol), Miss Cheeky (Becky), I-mac (Julie), Tazzi (Taryn) Right (front to back): Dan (Mr Kopcat), Debz, Allan G, Jan D Behind the camera: John (Mr Jan D) Good pic Jan - thanks :) Fab to get to meet everyone...
  82. kopcat

    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    Nice, quiet, reserved time being had by all ;)
  83. kopcat

    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    No CC :cry: You'll be missed guapa :sigh:
  84. kopcat

    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    Friday, Carol, lives there.. Tazzi+Becky arriving together,Tazzi picking becky from airport. FR6674 arrive liverpool 3.30, so prob there at 4.30ish? Allan- 3ish Cate- 5.30 @ Lime Street Julie- Jan D- CC- Saturday- Debbie-2ish Mr kopcat- ??? who knows ??? lol hope i havent...
  85. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Welcome aboard :) (still haven't opened mine :o)
  86. kopcat

    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    You've missed out Julie (I-mac) for Saturday :) ps yes for CC
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    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    Ps Mary Poppins is another no show.....she can't get the time off work and has to do something else on the Saturday night. Are there not still enough of us? Granted it'll be cosy (but I think the Brum meet was equally small and everyone seemed to enjoy that one!!)
  88. kopcat

    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    I've paid for my room(s)..... :(
  89. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Good idea :) (haven't even managed to start it yet! :o)
  90. kopcat

    Vibro Plate

    Am not far away, just over the border into Tameside. Didn't know how far away you were....but wanted to let you know there's some kind of PowerPlate gym in Uppermill. Am going to go and have a look later - let me know if you want any info, or whether it's too far....
  91. kopcat

    My Plate - Lance Armstrong

    Hi all, Having lost 26lbs with Cambridge, but getting very bored and acknowledging that I need to do some exercise, I went along to a WW class last week. I may give it a go at some point, but just couldn't get excited about it. My OH has been tracking his food and exercise on LIVESTRONG.COM -...
  92. kopcat

    Vibro Plate

    Whereabouts in Derbyshire are you scotsmist?
  93. kopcat

    Belfast meet anyone?

    I love Belfast :D (But this year is probably a no-go for me, unfortunately, my OH is about to make a career change which will half his salary....so no treats for a while :sigh:) Maybe next year? (Give me a chance to save.....)
  94. kopcat

    Nottingham Meet - August 14-15th 2009

    Depends on when - as a schoolie, I like to get away in August ;) (away first and third weeks, I think)
  95. kopcat

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    what about City Inn? we've just negotiated a good deal with them for our conerence next Easter (mind you, we're booking 60 rooms lol)
  96. kopcat

    Nottingham Meet - August 14-15th 2009

    looking good to me too.....just M1 rather than M6 :)
  97. kopcat

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    LOL nooooo, it'll be me at the football!
  98. kopcat

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    :D Good'oh :) I'll keep an eye on the thread then and try to put it in my diary asap (only thing which might keep me away is if there's a match on....)
  99. kopcat

    FRIDAY GIRLS

    May I join you???
  100. kopcat

    First WI

    Try picking up something that weighs 11lbs....you won't believe how heavy that is! How come it's so much "easier" when it's attached to our bodies, rather than in our hands?? Well done....stick with it, it's most definitely worth it!!
  101. kopcat

    "After" pic

    WOWEE!!! You'll be the skinny minny in Jury's then.....easy to recognise ;) :D
  102. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    To be honest, I don't think I could face it either....just makes me too uncomfortable, especially as it's not fictional.
  103. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Karen1972 Sarette Westiegirl Starlight Sparkelwings Shopaholic Kik Kopcat Not started Valley yet (in fact still not opened the Amazon envelope to check that's what's in it, lol, just been too busy) but I will read it :)
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    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    Am sure we can sort something out! Where's your wedding reception?
  105. kopcat

    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    Carol aka Mrs Depp ~ Fri & Sat ~ Jurys Sharing with mad Becky. Becky aka Becky85/misscheeky! ~ Fri & Sat ~ Jurys Sharing with Mad Carol. Shelbell aka Shel ~ Saturday daytime cos I can't dance (unless I get nervous and pull out last minute...has been known) Kenshin Kate4 JanD + OH - Sat aft &...
  106. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Right then - I'm going to start this off, while I take a break from my exam marking.....otherwise I'll forget about the book, considering it's about a month since I finished it lol. Found it somewhat frustrating, to be honest....just that bit too contrived. Didn't identify with (or...
  107. kopcat

    Struggling near target...join us for encouragment

    Think I may also need to join you ladies, if you'll have me.... Have about 9lbs to go (though can't remember why I set that particular target, think it may have been my wii fit target...gonna see how I look when I get there, may want to go lower), but am struggling, slightly, as keep having...
  108. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    So.....when are we starting then? Are we leaving it till the end of the week, to give people a chance to finish the book, or are those who have read it going to kick things off today?
  109. kopcat

    My weight loss journey!

    No I live northeast of Manchester (unfortunately lol). I spend a load of my time in Liverpool though (as you might guess from my avatar) and was blown away by Sefton Park....what a beautiful place, and some lovely areas surrounding it. There's a minimins meet in Liverpool in July - why don't...
  110. kopcat

    My weight loss journey!

    Hi and welcome Georgina - good luck in your journey! :)
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    Worried... (being anal here, sorry)

    Why not start to put a little money aside each week from now until you go to uni? (say £5). That way, if you need to continue for a while, you'll have some money to cover a few more weeks - and if you're already at goal, you'll have a small fund for going out and treating yourself :D. That...
  112. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    All welcome :) Just choose whether to start with this month's book (you still have two weeks to read it) or next month's..... and ENJOY :D
  113. kopcat

    Hi everyone :)

    Welcome - you'll find tons of support and advice on here. Minis is fab! Your current diet seems very heavily carb loaded there Shelley - maybe you could look for a low GI/ low carb one, that might make things move pretty quickly.
  114. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Finished Missing last night..... (What am I going to do now before I'm allowed to read Valley? lol)
  115. kopcat

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    That's allowed on Atkins though isn't it??? ;) :D
  116. kopcat

    Look at my statistics!!!!!!!

    Well done you :D Am just reading your blog....fascinating! I'd love to upsticks and move abroad, in fact we'd both love to. My OH hankers after Barcelona and we both fancy California. Am going to bookmark it, so I can follow your "antics" and live my dream through you :o
  117. kopcat

    ? about freq of when you are weighed?

    Strikes me that's sheer laziness on her part!! If she doesn't work from home, she should be prepared to travel out on a regular basis. Cambridge stuff, though it has magical properties, is not cheap....not everyone can afford to pay for two weeks worth at a time!!
  118. kopcat

    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    You're welcome :) (I also added Cah Ching to the list :D)
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    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    Carol aka Mrs Depp ~ Fri & Sat ~ Jurys Sharing with mad Becky. Im in Double Bed Becky aka Becky85/misscheeky! ~ Fri & Sat ~ Jurys Sharing with Mad Carol. Im in Single Bed Shelbell aka Shel ~ Saturday daytime cos I can't dance (unless I get nervous and pull out last minute...has been known)...
  120. kopcat

    I overdosed :(

    Call NHS Direct if you're worried..... 0845 46 47 Am sure you'll be fine, but better to be sure eh?
  121. kopcat

    Erdbeermond Marian Keyes

    ....have had a look around, can't find any mention anywhere of Erdbeermond, other thean the Keyes book.
  122. kopcat

    Erdbeermond Marian Keyes

    Erdbeermond means "Strawberry Moon" in German.....not sure, but maybe that's the saying for where things "just disappear to"...... (Will do some research :) )
  123. kopcat

    1 million free books must be won

    Four attempts.....four failures :cry:
  124. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Not what I'd normally read......but then that's what this is all about isn't it? :)
  125. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    I suggested this book as an excuse to read it for the second time.....apart from remembering the main "twist", I enjoyed it even more at the second reading. In fact, I picked up on the "clues" second time round too. Normally I hate descriptive prose and just skim read those parts, but this book...
  126. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Shame that Sarah, but perfectly understand your reasons.....I, too, will only read for pleasure! Hope you come back to LODL one day though :)
  127. kopcat

    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    Am definitely in now...had to go all round the houses to book though. The good news is I'm bringing the lovely CC with me for the Friday night :D, then my lovely OH is joining me for the second. For anyone else looking, Jury's say they are fully booked for the Saturday, but I managed to get a...
  128. kopcat

    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    You can be as cheeky as you like ;) If things change, I'll be happy to share :) - as things stand, though, I don't think I'll be alone.... Let you know straight away if plans alter :)
  129. kopcat

    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    Boo hoo! :cry: ps same reason as Cah-Ching!
  130. kopcat

    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    There's definitely a problem with the website - just isn't working at all for the month of July. Spoke to them today and they said there were still rooms free, so I have to call the reservations desk tomorrow. Am working on a cunning plan ;) Two fab people Carol :)
  131. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Last Chance Saloon's a good 'un :)
  132. kopcat

    Liverpool Meet 10/12 July ~ The aftermath lol! :-)

    ME!!!! :D But looks like it's fully booked, unless the website's just playing up :(
  133. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Karen always includes the book title at the top of the thread Rosy, so the May book is called Missing and is written by Susan Lewis. Zpacey- welcome on board....happy reading :D
  134. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    All welcome :) You have 12 days in which to read the April book (see thread title) or you could just start with the May book.....again in the title
  135. kopcat

    Moan about NHS Dentists - sorry it has to be done!

    Have been with my NHS dentist for some 20 odd years now, and before him, was with the previous one for quite some time. Wouldn't swap him for the world, absolutely fantastic - explains everything, doesn't do anything for the sake of it and doesn't see me any more frequently than he needs to...
  136. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    If that's the case, you can join the queue....'cos there are rather a lot of us in it!?! ;)
  137. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Finished The Lake (again) today.....OMG now I remember why I loved the book and recommended it so much the first time around!?! Just ordered the Susan Lewis now, as I've been unable to find it in any book shops I've been into. Next for me?? Either Jamie Carragher's autobiography (started...
  138. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Could be a goer.....reviews veer from one extreme to another, could make for good discussion!!
  139. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Can heartily recommend the Marian Keyes book - do hope you like it :)
  140. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    What is it you've just read? I've almost finished "Lake"...in the last two days (and I've been visiting a friend in Germany all weekend lol). It's my second time of reading, but I'm really trying to concentrate and pick up things I missed first time. You've got plenty of time left to read it!!
  141. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    My copy has arrived today (the smaller 436 page version....I wanted the same style I'd originally had). Despite the fact it was me who suggested it, I have no idea where my original copy went, I loved it so much it kept getting loaned out lol. This copy is second hand, but stamped with the...
  142. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Oh dear.....have I set myself up for a spectacular fall here??? :o Hope not, I'm mega excited about reading it again :)
  143. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    It'll be good to have a negative crit of the book too.....we can't always all like the same stuff :)
  144. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Just been down to visit my best friend and guess what I spotted on the shelf in her "garden room"??? Only "Sea Glass"!!! :eek: Reckon I can get it read in 2 days???
  145. kopcat

    My daughter and the 'O Factor' LOL

    Yep...Leigh's one of ours :D she is something special! Don't know why, but assumed your daughter was in secondary (must have been the 11 thing lol). Is she off to Failsworth in September?
  146. kopcat

    My daughter and the 'O Factor' LOL

    Didn't realise you were from Oldham. Girl from our school came second, apparently. But well done to your daughter, that's fabulous :D (Which school is she at?)
  147. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    I am :D it's very good indeed...but yes, somewhat different - and takes a bit of concentration to begin with, as there are so many different characters so intricately involved with "This Charming Man". Enjoy :D
  148. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Am so glad my suggestion has been taken up :D Have no idea where my copy of Dead Languages is (again :o anyone spotting a pattern??) BUT I'm so excited about re-reading it that I've just ordered another copy.... Just have to finish my Marian Keyes now, before it arrives :rolleyes:
  149. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Good idea :) (sorry, I got a bit carried away.....:o)
  150. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Don't want to pre-empt any discussion but I loved it so much I bought it for anyone I thought might read it. My best friend lived next door but one to me at the time, and actually rang me one night to say "OMG I can't believe...... is.....and.....happened!!!". I can't ever think of another...
  151. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    May I suggest The Lake of Dead Languages, by Carol Goodman? I read it years ago, and bought it for my mate in Germany. He's ony just got round to reading it, but was really raving about it again earlier......gave me the itch to read it again. Am afraid I haven't managed to read Sea Glass...
  152. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Thanks but don't worry about it. It can only have gone to one friend....if she doesn't have it, I may have donated it to the staff library at school - will check on Monday.
  153. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Can't find my copy - thought it was up in the attic bedroom, but can't place it, so think I may have loaned it out..... May give this month a miss, as I don't fancy shelling out for it again....:(
  154. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    I've already read that one, but am willing to read again....perhaps with renewed interest :)
  155. kopcat

    June/July book - Valley of the Dolls by Jacquiline Susann - Read by 31st July

    Count me in.... Karen1972 Mrs CakeyBun Westiegirl Aussieraquel Kopcat May need to duck in and out every now and again, due to work pressures.....but I love reading :D
  156. kopcat

    The fat is back

    Shine a light, Paula - I thought you were talking to ME at first then....I thought you were telling me something I didn't know....:eek::eek::eek: :8855: Busy's good - make sure you make time for yourself! xx
  157. kopcat

    The fat is back

    Looks like you're back in the right place, Paula - good to read :D xx
  158. kopcat

    The fat is back

    Paula, SO good to see you back - I've been worried about you. Obviously I'm not glad for you that you're having to go back on the diet....but I'm so glad you're ok in yourself. Won't be long until you can change your name on here again! Chin up....you're ace at this diet, that weight'll...
  159. kopcat

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Am liking the mermaid look :D
  160. kopcat

    Happy birthday kopcat

    Thank you :) Started well, some lovely pressies and school closed due to snow :D Starting to come down with something though....:( think I may be "cultivating" a stonking chest infection......woopdedoo :rolleyes:
  161. kopcat

    Horizon:why are thin people not fat?

    THIS is what I have decided I need to try to fool my brain into thinking...... (wish me luck :D)
  162. kopcat

    Horizon:why are thin people not fat?

    I didn't get any negative vibes from the programme at all..... suppose it depends how you were watching it. I found it very interesting, just wish I was one of those thin people!!
  163. kopcat

    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Keep working on the neck....when's your physio? PS it's 2009 now...time to change your title lol ;) xx
  164. kopcat

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    stab
  165. kopcat

    Double word game

    left behind
  166. kopcat

    The person below me game

    Just got out.....about to go to sleep :) The person below me is wearing something green...........
  167. kopcat

    The person below me game

    Yep....especially if it's home-made! The person below me is beating the munchies....
  168. kopcat

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    attractive
  169. kopcat

    The person below me game

    Nope....listening to the radio :) The person below me has a serious case of the Sunday evening blues....
  170. kopcat

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    peel
  171. kopcat

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    dale
  172. kopcat

    Double word game

    pegging out
  173. kopcat

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    ipconfig
  174. kopcat

    The person below me game

    Unfortunately not lol....still in bed and I hate having warm feet in bed! The person below me is not suffering for their stupidity last night (unlike me :o)
  175. kopcat

    The Movie Game

    Meg Ryan - When Harry Met Sally
  176. kopcat

    The Movie Game

    Tom Cruise - Interview With A Vampire
  177. kopcat

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    spanner
  178. kopcat

    Double word game

    side walk
  179. kopcat

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    education
  180. kopcat

    The person below me game

    Too right - am watching Miami Ink :D The person below me is eating a chocolate right now ....
  181. kopcat

    The person below me game

    Probably was when you posted......eating it now!! The person below is watching The Simpsons....
  182. kopcat

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    buns
  183. kopcat

    The person below me game

    Chilly.... The person below me is going out somewhere this evening......
  184. kopcat

    Double word game

    form book
  185. kopcat

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    bend
  186. kopcat

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    land
  187. kopcat

    Double word game

    threshold application
  188. kopcat

    The person below me game

    Nope...not till the 5th (though I may have to do some marking, I admit...:() The person below me is planning some DIY today....
  189. kopcat

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    teal
  190. kopcat

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    research
  191. kopcat

    Double word game

    console guide
  192. kopcat

    The Movie Game

    emma thompson - Nanny McPhee
  193. kopcat

    Double word game

    master mind
  194. kopcat

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    ryebread
  195. kopcat

    Double word game

    sexy beast
  196. kopcat

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    mast
  197. kopcat

    The person below me game

    Now that's mean lol I LOVE crunchies and there are none in the house.... The person below me thinks there's no way Superman's dead :8855:
  198. kopcat

    Double word game

    agent provocateur
  199. kopcat

    Word Association

    zoo
  200. kopcat

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    ergonomic
  201. kopcat

    The person below me game

    nope...no meat in our house..... Person below me is thirsty right now....
  202. kopcat

    Double word game

    room service
  203. kopcat

    The person below me game

    That's me.....should have gone ages ago! Person below me struggles to get up in the morning....
  204. kopcat

    The person below me game

    If only.....I'd be a rich woman :D :D :D The person below me thinks Superman is a load of old tosh!
  205. kopcat

    Word Association Thread

    defect
  206. kopcat

    Word Association

    fire
  207. kopcat

    The person below me game

    Yep.....Superman :( The person below me works full-time....
  208. kopcat

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    tetrus
  209. kopcat

    The person below me game

    That's me :D :o The person below me hasn't done the washing up yet....
  210. kopcat

    Words in no way Associated Thread

    nail
  211. kopcat

    Double word game

    filler treatment
  212. kopcat

    The person below me game

    Oh yes....even the instructions on the back of the shampoo bottle :o The person below me is planning to go to the cinema this holiday.... (Oops....too slow, sorry!!)
  213. kopcat

    Words in no way Associated Thread

    pig
  214. kopcat

    Word Association

    naughty
  215. kopcat

    Double word game

    tile floor
  216. kopcat

    The person below me game

    Nope....nice glass of sauvignon blanc :) Person below me has already set the alarm for tomorrow....
  217. kopcat

    Word Association

    saint
  218. kopcat

    The person below me game

    Did them yesterday :p Person below me lost weight over Christmas.....
  219. kopcat

    Word Association Thread

    brash
  220. kopcat

    Word Association

    race
  221. kopcat

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    eritrea
  222. kopcat

    Double word game

    board wipe
  223. kopcat

    Word Association Thread

    shout
  224. kopcat

    The person below me game

    Just finished.....thinking about going up to bed now! Person below me has just put their little one to bed.....
  225. kopcat

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    ogre ?????
  226. kopcat

    Word Association

    knot
  227. kopcat

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    seat
  228. kopcat

    Double word game

    mini skirt
  229. kopcat

    Word Association Thread

    phone
  230. kopcat

    Words in no way Associated Thread

    swan
  231. kopcat

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    rest
  232. kopcat

    Word Association

    pull
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