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  1. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Hi honey xxxxx
  2. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Oh Bu gger!! I thought it was going to be a lovely long update from our lovely friend - booooooo!! lol. Please come back young Jennifer xxxx
  3. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Oh darling! So sad, so moving. If carlsberg made daughters...... Will be thinking of you all day xxx
  4. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Sorry to hear that darling xxxxx
  5. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Hey xx Just to let you know I'm still here, you write so well that I feel that I'm right there with you, sending a million cwtches, stay strong, you really are a remarkable woman!! Love that RB is back in your life, I actually think the timing is great, just what you need, a ray of sunshine...
  6. Karen1972

    Birmingham Meet

    Well it is looking highly unlikely that I will be there lovely friends! Been a crazy manic week workwise, am out tonight so not sure what fit state I'd be in to drive that distance tomorrow, I'm also knackered!!! I'm not ruling it out completely but at the mo it's unlikely. Just wanted to...
  7. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Hope all is ok Jen xxx
  8. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    And me ! Jen I've said it before but I want to say it again, you are such a superstar daughter - your mum must be so so proud of you xxxx
  9. Karen1972

    Birmingham Meet

    Thanks honey x
  10. Karen1972

    Birmingham Meet

    Can someone remind me which ramada it is as I'm yet to book oops! Xxxx
  11. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    I agree with Cheryl!!!!! Please don't give yourself a hard time honey, you're going through so much emotional upheaval at the mo, you are doing so great xxxx
  12. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Jen you are such an amazing woman, I admire you tonnes and tonnes xx
  13. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Glad you had a great time, 3 pounds? pah you could lose that in an hour lol xx
  14. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Thinking of you today sweetheart xxx
  15. Karen1972

    Birmingham Meet

    Just looking at hotels. Jury's is over 100 quid but travel lodge next door is 42 quid, so looks like the obvious option lol. Where is everyone gonna stay? I can't deal with sharing, I'm weird like that, need my own space haha... so just need to decide between Jury's and Travel Lodge!!
  16. Karen1972

    Birmingham Meet

    Can't he phone in sick? Lol Yay Clarri brill news xxx
  17. Karen1972

    Birmingham Meet

    Oh bummer!! Fuzz cant you cancel your existing plans?? Lol I am glad I can make it!! Gonna try and book a room today at Jury's. Shall we start a list? Copy and paste this : Jane (mommyb) Clarri Karen1972
  18. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Sorry to hear your mum is feeling so weary today, I'm loving your food plans for her, you are so thoughtful!! You are doing amazingly well on the diet, lesser people would have thrown the towel in with what you are going through! Sending lots of hugs for you and your mum xxxx
  19. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Good for you Jen, your mum needs to make sure she is eating well to keep her energy levels up and to fight off that dreaded disease!!!
  20. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Jen, I've said it before but I want to say it again, you are an utterly fantastic daughter!! Your mum is so so lucky to have you. I hope you and your sis can get on OK through this very emotional time for you all.... Sending lots of love and cwtches xxxx
  21. Karen1972

    Birmingham Meet

    I can't do any weekend in October apart from 22nd as I'm in the US first two weekends and then end of the month will have Jim's kids (although I could leave him to it and come up on the 29th!!). I would suggest that Clarri make a decision on what works best for her as she has most travelling...
  22. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Oh honey ((((cwtches)))) wish I could deliver them in person xxx Life is such a b itch at times :( I don't know what else to say sweetpea other than I'm here for you and thinking of ya xxxxxxxxxxxx
  23. Karen1972

    Birmingham Meet

    I could prob do the 22nd, would look at staying at the Jury's that's a great meet point too :) I am well overdue a mini meet!!
  24. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Totally understand your frustration with hospital, mum and your sis. I had same issues when my mum was in hospital with her liver disease. Had a big fall out with one sis actually. Highly emotional times though for everyone. If you want to be there with your mum then just go, I'm sure you...
  25. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Blimey how the heck did you manage without posting for so long!!! ;) Joking aside, keep ranting, whatever makes you sane is fine with us, honest!! Lovely to hear how your evening went with your daughter (eventually) and I truly hope your mum gets sorted to some degree today, to become unbunged...
  26. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Flipping eck Jen I can feel your pain/frustration from here darling. I feel for you I really do, what utterly sh!t times youre having :( Stay strong, you are more than capable of dealing with this, cry and shout when you need to and just take one day or even one hour at a time. You're a fab...
  27. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Oh honey what a worrying time for you :( hope mum perks up v soon!!! Take care and keep us posted xxxxx
  28. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Well done on a fabby weightloss yet again!!!!! Actually you amaze me.... on one hand i want to slap your hands for the shared fairy cake, mountainous chicken salads but on the other hand you are one of the few people I know that can actually cope with these mini "cheats" and not let it force...
  29. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Oh honey xxxxxx what a worrying time for you all :( I guess all you can do is wait for the results and then do whatever needs to be done. Hopefully it won't be the bad news you're expecting!!! Stay strong you are a fantastic daughter and your mum is lucky to have you xxx
  30. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    You certainly take no prisoners my dear!!! I think I can safely say that it's a good job we ain't sisters!!! Lol :) I hope you calm down and make up soon, I know how much you love your sister and that you don't hold grudges. I don't know your sister to comment but I do know you and you are a...
  31. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    It is WONDERFUL having sisters but inevitably there are fallouts. There's nothing out of the ordinary to worry about there jen, just normal stuff that happens everywhere.... there will always be differences in opinion between siblings about who does what for the parents.... best not rise to it...
  32. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Lol no offence meant ya nutter!! Just want you to stop giving yourself such a hard time that's all - we all wisp now and again and it's good in small doses xxx
  33. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Hi honey What's done is done, you've made your decision so you can really stop giving yourself such a hard time, all this wisping is NOT good for you!!!!!! He's a big boy and he'll be fine.... just focus on you now and start enjoying the new you emerging from your shell. Be kind to yourself...
  34. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    LOL - i wish i could still spit stuff out!!! You are so strong but the fact you've nibbled on a few occasions is worrying me because that's how it starts! I think if you can get through this weekend nibble free then it'll stand you in good stead for finishing it!! Come on, girl, you can do...
  35. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Hey hey Awesome result again hun well done. Now then, you ARE without a doubt on that slippery slope. You have lost your footing from the top of the slide and you are merely balancing with your arms and feet held/stuck out to stop yourself from falling down the rest of the slide. It is...
  36. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Ah Jen.... well done on getting rid of offending muffins!! You are doing so so well and I am so so jealous!! I do feel sorry for HWSNBN as i think Jim treats me the way you treat him and I can tell ya - it ain't nice! Obv nobody really knows what goes on behind closed doors but he must love...
  37. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Don't like the bike (think youre mad) love the cakes and biccies though!! Wonderful weight loss yet again well done xx
  38. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Woweeeeeeee! Awesome, that is almost 2 stone!!!
  39. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Part of me is pleased for you and Hetty but part of me worries for you!! Me no likey motor bikey!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take care skinny Minnie xxxx
  40. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Good to see you in such fine spirits altho so not convinced about the dr p!!!!! Pete Tong rhymes with wrong!!! Awww poor shrek lol.... You are a diva young lady!!!!!
  41. Karen1972

    The fat is back

    Well done Cariad that is fantastic!! And PMSL at the tact/fact comment, can I pinch it? xxxxx
  42. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Leave da pickled onions alone!
  43. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    LOL oh I know how that feels!!!!!! The debates i've gotten into with people over the years with them saying that it obv doesn't work cos i've put weight back on...... er hello I am still over 3 stone lighter than my heaviest.... falls on deaf ears though but who cares what they think it's only...
  44. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Wow 15lbs is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!! *jealous* Not so sure about the coke zero. I drank one or two bottles of that on a previous round of doing this diet and i didn't lose an ounce! CDC reckoned it was the coke zero!!!!! It's sooooo not worth it. Teach yourself to drink black tea and coffee...
  45. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    I 100% agree with your statement "it was the most exciting thing I'd ever done in my life" what a complete and utter joy it is to watch yourself shrink in the mirror. I honestly felt like I'd won the lottery in 2006 after getting to my goal weight. Was the best feeling I'd ever had. Quite an...
  46. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Well done honey xx I was wondering if you were ok after reading your great fb updates!! You are amazing doing a weekend like that and still sticking with it. So proud of you!!!!! xxx
  47. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Hi honey, hope you're being a good girl now the weekend has arrived. Defo the most diffuclt time for me xx
  48. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Woweeeeeeeeeeee! That is mad as!! Terrific though honey well done xxxx
  49. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    I agree with Cheryl about the 8 stone by Xmas!!!!!!!!!!! Plus judging how time is flying, you'll be a skinny minnie in no time :) xxxx
  50. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    So great to have you back Jen, you were such an inspiration last time around and I'm sure you won't disappoint this time either xxxx
  51. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Wow I didn't think you would do a vlcd again but I think you're making the right decision! You did brilliantly on the diet before so no reason it can't work again for you!! It's my day one too :)
  52. Karen1972

    The fat is back

    Hey honey - always lovely to see you! Just wish you wouldn't leave it so long!!! lol. How are you planning to lose the weight then? CD again or something new????? I too am struggling food wise and need a good sharp kick up the backside. Reluctant to go back to CD but think it's the only...
  53. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Oh honey that is so unfair! Hope your back to your lovely bubbly self asap xxxxx
  54. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Omg Jen that is so so so awful, I can feel your pain through your words, life is a cruel b1tch sometimes :'(
  55. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Colouring book and Crayons
  56. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Mechanic
  57. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Bin Man
  58. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Yellow
  59. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Dusky pink
  60. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Diamond
  61. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Sausages!!!!! Mmmmmmm
  62. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Lincoln biscuits (yum)
  63. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Beetroot
  64. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Tunisia
  65. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Nigeria
  66. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Jamaica
  67. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Finland
  68. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Canada
  69. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Do you mean vermin as in rats?! How about vole or viper? ;)
  70. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Unicorn ha ha
  71. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Snail
  72. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Newt
  73. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Duck
  74. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    HNY honey, time for another brum meet dontcha think?????xxx
  75. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Star Club
  76. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Plough & Harrow
  77. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Littern Tree
  78. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Hey girlfriend!!! So wonderful to see you back here, I hope you stay!!! Woweeeee to shrek moving in, how blooming exciting!!!!!! What diet are you gonna do? It's back to cd for me *yawn* Xxx
  79. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    The Junction
  80. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    Harp Inn
  81. Karen1972

    Change one letter game

    Least
  82. Karen1972

    The alphabet game..

    The Guiness Book of Records
  83. Karen1972

    Change one letter game

    Pasta
  84. Karen1972

    Change one letter game

    Smart
  85. Karen1972

    Change one letter game

    Stark
  86. Karen1972

    Dotty's Doing the Harcome Diet - week 3 and going well

    Well done Jan, half a stone is a great result!! I have completed three weeks and saw a 2lb gain this morning and i'm gutted as i've stuck to it rigidly. Don't know why i expected any kind of non vlcd to work on me though *sighs*. In three weeks i've lost 4lbs which is a disgrace.
  87. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    Thank you lovely, would love it if they are allowed x
  88. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    Some lovely ideas there Jane - thanks honey!!! Didn't think baked beans were allowed tho? :eek: My menu for today : B: Shredded Wheat L: Wholewheat pasta with tomatoes and basil D: Pork chop and maybe cauli/broc cheese??
  89. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    Can anyone recommend some nice carb meals for a lunchtime? I've mainly stuck to fats apart from shredded wheat for brekkie.... Can we make a list? I'll start.... Salad sandwich with wholemeal bread, no spread Wholewheat pasta with tinned tomatoes and basil
  90. Karen1972

    Still not sure what to do!

    It doesn't bother me at all separating carbs and fats... although the only carb meal i have is shredded wheat for brekkie... would love some more ideas for carb meals esp at lunch times...
  91. Karen1972

    Week 3 and feeling great!!

    Hiya! How are you feeling now hun? Have you lost 11lbs in two weeks? That's awesome if so, i've only lost 6lbs - booooo! I also feel like food is just fuel and my love for food has died down a lot, but maybe it was love maybe it was cravings?! I have no desire to binge or to eat anything thd...
  92. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Hey peeps Well only a 1lb loss for me after the second week.... better than nothing i suppose and i have been eating the lushest food and have drank sooooooooooo much red wine. Need to monitor that methinks!!! Hopefully will see the next pound level tomorrow morning!
  93. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    Friday : B: SW with raspberries and skimmed milk L: Apple and banana (nothing else to have enroute to brum!) D: Sirloin steak with gorgonzola and red wine reduction (OMG!!!!!!) Saturday: B: Bacon, scrambled egg, half a tomato L: Nothing D: Chicken shish kebab and salad (no bread obv)...
  94. Karen1972

    Dotty's Doing the Harcome Diet - week 3 and going well

    Blimey hun you must have had some horrible stuff going on in your body to get such a bad reaction..... i can't wait for the day when you feel fantastic and i hope it's tomorrow!!! If it's not though don't worry, it will come in a few days..... x
  95. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    Thanks J and Jan, will defo try the full fat greek.....! Yesterday : B: Nothing L: Nothing D: Pork chop, bns chips and green veggies Today B: Shredded Wheat with raspberries and skimmed milk L: Bacon and Egg (enroute to birmingham) D: Steak with salad (in a birmingham restaurant...
  96. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    LOL if only Jan!! I tried it with raspberries yesterday for brekkie.... soooooooooo sour!!!!
  97. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    Thanks Jan.... i find the greek very sour to be honest.... gutted we can't have muller lights - boooohooooo! lol I am thinking the same re the milk so thanks for confirming!
  98. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    I had the sw with blackberries and raspberries this morning, much better! I have lost another pound so 6 pounds in total, it's amazing because every morning i expect to see a gain.... weird.com! Jim's just making a veggie soup and we have a huge gammon steak for dinner tonight. Yum!
  99. Karen1972

    Dotty's Doing the Harcome Diet - week 3 and going well

    It will pass honey..... i felt rough the whole of phase one! x
  100. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    Oh and i suppose i'd better add my menu: B: Bitesize shredded wheat with blackberries and raspberries L: Vegetable soup (parsnip, swede, carrot) D: Gamon Steak (huge!) with a mix of roasted and steamed buttered veggies
  101. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    I have a couple of questions if i may? 1. For the cheese sauce to go over cauliflower cheese, can we use semi skimmed milk? Would be eating it with meat. 2. Is there any other kind of yoghurt we can eat? I love the flavoured ones (muller light!!!!!!) but can't stand the greek 0% Thanks!
  102. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    Hey oop! B: A taste of NLY with raspberries (yuk couldn't eat it!) L: Garlic and herb chicken with babyleaf lettuce D: Steak and cauli/broccoli cheese
  103. Karen1972

    Dotty's Doing the Harcome Diet - week 3 and going well

    Well done for sticking at it hun, you must have some serious cravings/intolerances to be suffering that much so just keep focussed and this diet should make you feel on top of the world by the weekend! xx
  104. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    I'm not that adventurous to make my own muesli - that is serously impressive!!!! I googled the bran and both all bran and flakes have sugar - grrrrr! I'm really hungry at the moment, not sure whether to eat something or wait for dinner.....hmmmmm
  105. Karen1972

    Completed Phase 1

    Thanks J. They hurt my teeth anyway so best leave well alone!!!!! They are yummy though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  106. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    I know hun, i've seen it and liked the look of it.... been LOVING BNS squash all week, never had it before - crazy!!
  107. Karen1972

    Dotty's Doing the Harcome Diet - week 3 and going well

    I felt exactly like you last monday, apprehensive and wondering if it would work.... so far so good for me though so i hope you get the same feeling this time next week x
  108. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    Sounds lovely Jan!!! Let me know how the BNS curry goes... sounds interesting x
  109. Karen1972

    Ready and raring to go but a bit nervous!

    Good luck for today!!!! Peeling peppers? I've never heard such a thing?!!?!?!?!!? lol. Then again i'm no Nigella either and Jim's been doing most of our cooking on the diet! I felt like pants last week but by the weekend, especially yesterday was feeling fabaroony!!!! What's your menu...
  110. Karen1972

    Completed Phase 1

    Very well done hun, that's a great result!!! What's the score with pork scratchings on this diet? Allowed or not?
  111. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    I'm not enjoying shredded wheat.... have tried normal size and bite size, how boring is that cereal?! Would we be allowed to have All Bran do you think? Would someone mind asking on THD website as i've not joined up? Thanks xxxxx
  112. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Oh definitely!!! I feel great! Thanks for confirming vinegar, i'm assuming you mean phase 2?!
  113. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    Where is everyone this morning? My menu today : B: Shredded Wheat L: Bacon and Tinned Tomatoes D: Pork Chop with babyleaf salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing
  114. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Morning everyone xx Well we had a great weekend and it's so lovely to wake up on a Monday morning minus that bloated disgusting feeling from overindulging!!! I couldn't believe that i could lose 3lbs overnight lol, and the following morning it had jumped up by over 2lbs - grrrr! However the...
  115. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Re: MY Harcombe Diet - Day 5 - and the end of phase one woooo hooooo! Hey Pam! 6lbs lost after phase 1 ;-)
  116. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Re: MY Harcombe Diet - Day 5 - and the end of phase one woooo hooooo! Well I went out had steak salad and wayyyy too much red wine!!!! Jumped on the scales this morning and I'm another 3lb down - WTF? Lol. I'm sure it's partly dehydration but still happy with that!!
  117. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Oh nooooooooooo don't do this to me!!!! lol. I'm thinking what difference does it make 7pm Fri to 12noon Saturday.... ok i know it's 17 hours lol but still..... I don't think i have any food intolerences, or candida problems, i just love food too much lol. The only thing i've struggled with...
  118. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    B: bacon and griddled eggs (from a real life cafe, they even did decaff tea!) L: soup (although it's the roasted veg soup from yesterday and i wasn't all that fussed) D: Steak salad, red wine (naughty girl but i may be going out)
  119. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    :o I think it was Fuzzy it started the whole BNS chips craze, a long long time ago. Remember reading her diary when i was on CD salivating at the very thought! lol.
  120. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    God i LOVE you girls!!!!!!! lol xxxxxxxxxx
  121. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Re: MY Harcombe Diet - Day 4 Ha ha!! I could never give up meat!!! Well girls this morning I'm another 0.4lbs down making a total of 3.2lbs. Last day of phase one!!!!!!!!!!!! How I'm going to resist a glass of wine tonight I do not know!! Do you think I could get away with it?????????
  122. Karen1972

    mommyB's Harcombe journey-sneaks back in via the side door

    Ah ok... codiene affects me in the same way too! x
  123. Karen1972

    Starting the Harcombe Diet on Monday 1st November

    Hi Caroline, that is an awesome result!!! Well done xx
  124. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    OMG I love love love this thread!!!!!!! B: D&A sausage, bacon and scrambled egg L: Roasted Vegetable Soup (parsnip, swede and carrot) D: Sirloin steak, peas and bns chips
  125. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Fantastic news - well done hun!!! Jim is just cooking our breakfast now and as Jane confirmed the d&a sausages, i'm having bacon, sausage and egg ;) Yep two more days..... can't wait for Saturday for two things 1. Shredded wheat and 2. a glass of red wine! Awww thank you sweetpea, that is...
  126. Karen1972

    mommyB's Harcombe journey-sneaks back in via the side door

    Boooooooooooooo to the gain!! That's not fair! I suffer with constipation too, horrid isn't it? Does this diet make it worse for you? CD was a killer for me so was hoping this diet would be ok.....??
  127. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Re: MY Harcombe Diet - Day 3 Morning Day 4!! I lost 0.6 of a pound making 2.8lbs in total. I'm really hungry this morning! A few people are questioning the d&a sausages on phase one so think I'd better avoid those! So bacon and egg again it is!!! Veg soup for lunch, steak and bns chips for...
  128. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Re: MY Harcombe Diet - Day 3 Lol well if it's good enough for him, absolutely!!!! Jims been doing all the cooking so will be relieved to hear this!!! I don't think I've ever had celeriac, will await your expert opinion before I try it lol x x
  129. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Re: MY Harcombe Diet - Day 3 It was lush C!! Will be even better with basil as pam suggests!!
  130. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Re: MY Harcombe Diet - Day 3 Lovely ideas Pam thank you! I love Basil!!!!! When you do your Bns chips do you peel it first??? Xx
  131. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Re: MY Harcombe Diet - Day 3 Hi there It's butternut squash cut into chip shapes and roasted with olive oil coating for about 25mins.... They are better than real chips!!!
  132. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Oh defo Jane!! Jim just asked if we are allowed cheese haha. I think pam mentioned doing it with cheese and basil leaf in a previous post???? Pam-laaaaaa???? I am so satisfied on this diet it's unreal..... :D
  133. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Well my menu tonight has changed! Instead of sirloin steak we are having chicken breast wrapped in parma ham, with baby leaf salad and bns chips. Mmmmmmmmm! The steak will keep for tomorrow night!
  134. Karen1972

    Exercize on harcombe phase 1

    Hi Susie Yeah go for it, i am a lazy beeyatch and really should get out and DO something soon! I used CD as an excuse not to but on this diet i think there is no reason to not exercise. I really like the idea of Zumba!
  135. Karen1972

    Hi all

    Hi there Oh no, i didn't want to read that about phase 2!! lol. I'm worried about losses because i'm an ex CD girl so am of the opinion that only starving yourself works! I am soooo hoping to be proved wrong though!!!! I'm used to low carb so it doesn't bother me at all, in fact it makes...
  136. Karen1972

    Is anyone having problems sleeping?

    Hi there I have been more tired at night so have been going to bed earlier (i did put that down to the clocks going back though). I also wake a lot at night and especially so this week but usually have no problem dropping back off. The most noticeable thing is that i have been waking an...
  137. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    That's a good point re CD, not sure i can wait an extra 5 days for some cereal though, i would much rather have that than bacon and egg! *shock horror* Glad you're feeling good already!! Wonder when my time will come haha. You are right about the control thing tho, it does make such a...
  138. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    Day 3 (and feeling full up with a cold) B: 2 Bacon, 1 scrambled egg and 1 sausage (debbie and andrews) L: Roasted BNS Soup D: Sirloin steak, peas and BNS chips
  139. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Re: MY Harcombe Diet - Day 2 Oh and I feel more full up with cold today... Just call me Miss Sneezy!! Wonder if it really is diet related or just a winter cold!
  140. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Re: MY Harcombe Diet - Day 2 Thanks Pam!! I have never tried shredded wheat but I'm looking forward to it!! Well peeps I'm another 1.8lbs down making 2.2lbs in 2 days.
  141. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Re: MY Harcombe Diet - Day 2 Enjoyed is an understatement!! Lol. Oh that's interesting re dairy.... Will keep an eye out! I was thinking that the only thing my body would crave is caffeine as I've done cd for so long I've pretty much deprived it of everything else lol!! I'm thinking of...
  142. Karen1972

    vegetarian harcombe

    Well done Hun xx
  143. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Yes this is very true re CD ladies and if i was on phase two i coulda had a glass of red!! O.M.F.G @ B.N.S chips !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm in love!!! I want them every day..... seriously unbelievably yummy *salivates*.
  144. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Hiya I'm OK, i have been sneezing and got a bit of a runny nose but just very slight feelings. I've just been to my niece's birthday party and omg the food!!!! I had some chicken drumsticks but how i resisted everything else i do not know!!! :rolleyes: Jim's just cooking our lamb steaks :p
  145. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Hi Sarah Ummm not really, just before eating i start to feel hungry but then i only have minutes to wait before it's all dished up lol. I have to say i'm finding it v easy so far..... *touches wood*
  146. Karen1972

    How many of us started today 1/11

    Me!!!!! lol x
  147. Karen1972

    The Harcombe Diet - My food Diary

    Your chicken stew sounds nice Pammie!!! x
  148. Karen1972

    found the motivation i need thanks to you guys :)

    Good luck with it all Susie, i hope you get your books back soon!!!!
  149. Karen1972

    A good article on Zoe Harcombe and the diet principles

    Hi Pam That's a great article, thanks for sharing xx
  150. Karen1972

    Hello from me

    Hi Jan Look forward to you joining us on THD next week... the books are really fab! xx
  151. Karen1972

    Harcombe Diet ......what are we eating today?

    My menu today : B: Bacon and tinned tomatoes L: Roasted butternut squash soup with dill (homemade) S: Chicken drumstick D: Lamb steak with BNS chips and salad
  152. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Thanks J, i'm also looking forward to seeing how i feel on day 6!! Plus of course to that gorgeous glass of red! lol. Well i've just had the Roasted BNS soup with dill for lunch and it was scrummmmmy!!!! I have my nieces tea party to go to at 4pm so will maybe have a chicken drumstick...
  153. Karen1972

    Starting the Harcombe Diet on Monday 1st November

    You are sounding super duper positive hun..... well done!!!! Let us know how your soup goes... would like to give that one a go methinks!! I love your "weights" idea!! Hope your achilles tendon heals soon - ouch!!!! What you having for dinner tonight?
  154. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    No probs with that soup Caroline x Jane, thanks hun, that is really good to know.... i'm loving it lots i really am so hoping it works!!!! lol x
  155. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Day 2 Overnight i lost 0.4lbs. Not good. Today's menu is : B: Bacon and tinned toms L: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Dill D: Lamb steak, salad (was going to have roasted veggies but i have some salad to use up!). Have a good day!
  156. Karen1972

    Starting the Harcombe Diet on Monday 1st November

    Good luck for today Caroline! The food is delicious! x
  157. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Hi Jan Oh you're very welcome hun... it does look good on paper doesn't it? And there are people here that have had some great success with it... I know i'm going to struggle with the slow losses but i need to find something non cd related as i want a social life!! lol. Good luck, let us...
  158. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Hiya I'm doing really good thanks, missing caffeine but all this delicious food is making up for that!! OOoo yeah i love the idea of roasted veg soup! I love love love roasted veggies!! The only thing that is worrying me is whether i'll lose weight on it or not! Having done CD on and off...
  159. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    It is so so so so easy, unbelievably so actually!!!!! Fry some garlic and onion in a large pan and add 1kg of chopped veg (we had parsnip, swede and carrot) and 700ml of vegetable stock (made with veg oxo cubes). Bring to the boil and let simmer for 30mins, season to taste, mash it all up...
  160. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    OMFG - this soup is off the scale beautiful!!!!!!!!! i'm in love with homemade soup!!!!!!!!!!!! I could eat this morning, noon and night!!! It is so thick and creamy and is light orange in colour.... Jim bought a 1kg pack of veg from tesco (carrot, parsnip and swede) so is unbelievably cheap...
  161. Karen1972

    What is your favourite vegetable soup?

    For the first time, Jim and I are making a soup! I love soup but have never made it before so our first attempt today will include carrots, swede and parsnip as per THD recipe book. What do you put in your fave veggie soup?
  162. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Thanks Jane, that fab news!!!!! x
  163. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Just planning lunch now.... veggie soup made with parsnips, carrot and swede.... not sure on what veg stock to use though? My oxo cubes have sugar in them (glucose syrup) so can anyone recommend something we can buy from tesco?
  164. Karen1972

    Vegetable stock

    Hi guys So if i'm making vegetable soup, what veg stock can i use? I have oxo cubes in the cupboard but it's got glucose syrup in the ingredients - what's the best brand to get? Or if i'm cooking the vegetables myself would i just be able to use that water? Sorry i know i'm thick...
  165. Karen1972

    useful finds

    That's great, thanks Jane!!! Are these allowed on phase one?
  166. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Thanks Sharon xxx Well we are having two rashers and two scrambled eggs for brek. Jim is shocked i'm considering having veg soup for lunch aswell as a dinner tonight.... gluttonous i think his words were.... this from a guy who ate an entire roulade fri night/sat morning.... freak...
  167. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    How many bacon rashers do you have for breakfast?
  168. Karen1972

    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Hello fellow THD'ers! So Day 1 for me today, just trying to make my lazy boyfriend get out of bed to go to the butchers for bacon!!!!!! I'm working from home today, he is off work this week. He (Jim) will be doing the diet with me. So today's menu is : B: Bacon and Scrambled Egg L...
  169. Karen1972

    vegetarian harcombe

    Good luck!!!!!!!!!! Must be harder to do if you're vegetarian so am v impressed! x
  170. Karen1972

    Which Yoghurt?

    I find this difficult to eat on it's own though... would be lovely to eat with fruit i imagine!! roll on phase two! ha
  171. Karen1972

    mommyB's Harcombe journey-sneaks back in via the side door

    That really is a terrific result honey x
  172. Karen1972

    Starting the Harcombe Diet on Monday 1st November

    Hi Caroline!! HA HA, well yes of course it does!!! Although i've been doing that a lot over the past few weekends so i'm gonna TRY and be sensible this weekend !!!!!!
  173. Karen1972

    Starting the Harcombe Diet on Monday 1st November

    Hi Caroline I too am starting phase 1 properly from 1st Nov.... woohooo!!!! Have a great weekend and good luck for next week! x
  174. Karen1972

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    and OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you don't hear from me for a while at some point you'll know it's all gotten too much for me hahaha x
  175. Karen1972

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Hi hun.... Glad things are going well dietwise, i can understand how tricky it is to manage all the drinking/eating regime!! One thing i've been meaning to ask for a while.... why is your diary thread title upsidedown? lol. When i first subscribed it used to give me a headache (crazy i...
  176. Karen1972

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Yeah a brummie meet in the new year - yes please!!!!!!!
  177. Karen1972

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Thank you for the extra piccies Pam-laa - just fabulous!!!!! Really feel like i've missed out on something special there (and i don't mean the food ha ha) xx
  178. Karen1972

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Any more pics then ladies..... ? xx
  179. Karen1972

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Oh wow wow wow - 26lbs in two weeks is just awesome!!!! How exciting xx
  180. Karen1972

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Erection lol
  181. Karen1972

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Hi darling So pleased you're back and doing so darn well!! Amazing really how well you seem considering the major surgery you've just had - please remember to take it easy though regardless of how well you feel.... Sorry to hear your Dad's news but as Hope said, lots can be done these days...
  182. Karen1972

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Why what's happened with CC? :confused:
  183. Karen1972

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Wow Linz, i thought i was doing well losing 6.6lbs!!! Well done darling, enjoy the threading lol x
  184. Karen1972

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Found you!!!!!!!! So looking forward to reading all about your upcoming journey lovely...... xx
  185. Karen1972

    Sarah (westiegirl)

    Darling Sarah xxx i'm having a special drink of rose in your honour (like i need any encouragement eh? lol) but i want you to know that i think about you loads and miss you sooooo much. Mwah xxx
  186. Karen1972

    Sarah (westiegirl)

    It sounds like it was a wonderful day, i'm so happy to hear the details, thank you Mich xxxx
  187. Karen1972

    Sarah (westiegirl)

    I agree with Gen, this is not right at all, what a blow :-(
  188. Karen1972

    Sarah (westiegirl)

    Thank you Sandy, if you can let us/me know asap that would be great.... Lots of luv xxxx
  189. Karen1972

    A meet for Sarah

    Well done Rach, that's a great idea. I'm defo going up for the funeral - anyone else?
  190. Karen1972

    Sarah (westiegirl)

    Great post Gen, i was worried about you as we'd not heard from you for a few hours xxxxxxxx
  191. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Ditto :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:
  192. Karen1972

    Sarah (westiegirl)

    Sonkie that site you set up for Sarah is fabulous. So many friends, photos and memories captured for us all to enjoy, i'm sure it will be a great comfort to her family too. Thank you xxxx
  193. Karen1972

    Sarah (westiegirl)

    I was just texting with Kittyb and she was saying she was reading her last text messages from Sarah and she couldn't believe how quickly she went downhill. This prompted me to check my last messages from her and do you know on the 5th May (just 12 days ago) she texted me about my situation with...
  194. Karen1972

    Sarah (westiegirl)

    Hi Rach I'd like to do something too.... I would definitely like to go to the funeral and say my final farewell to this wonderful, gorgeous girl. I'm glad i'm working from home today because i can't stop crying :cry:
  195. Karen1972

    Sarah (westiegirl)

    Oh Sarah xxxxx RIP my beautiful friend. I will miss you forever.
  196. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    You're right Gen, it's not going to be the same at meets without her, it's not going to be the same on mini's without her either.
  197. Karen1972

    Sarah (westiegirl)

    Oh Sarah, my gorgeous, wonderful, amazing friend. This is so god damn unfair and i'm fuming that this can happen to such a good person. You are one of the nicest people i have ever had the pleasure of meeting and what a bundle of fun you are to be around. I wish i had a magic wand to make...
  198. Karen1972

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    hey up! well philly's 16th birthday is on the 20th so not sure if that'll mean we can't come, will speak to jimbo....
  199. Karen1972

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

    Hey guys.... awww can you believe we've let this drop - boo hoo! I did read valley of the dolls and i LOVED LOVED LOVED it!!!! I don't get a great deal of time to read these days but i would definitely recommend reading this book and then maybe having a proper discussion about it?
  200. Karen1972

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    We can't do end of the month cos that's when we have the girls.... always last weekend of month *fingers crossed that continues anyway*
  201. Karen1972

    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Yeah i'd defo be interested xxxxx Loved that meet !!!!
  202. Karen1972

    Starlights Diary - and so this horrible year continues

    Awww honey how awful.... and on xmas day too... sending you a trillion hugs my darling xxxx
  203. Karen1972

    Starlights Diary - and so this horrible year continues

    Congrats on your new home sweetie, it sounds lovely xx
  204. Karen1972

    The fat is back

    I'm thinking of a future without CD. WW and a full on exercise program is the leader in my thoughts right now....
  205. Karen1972

    My Atkins journey from 12st to 10st 7

    Well these things are sent to try us..... its true what they say though, once you've left the nest you can never ever ever go back, oh no siree!
  206. Karen1972

    My Atkins journey from 12st to 10st 7

    LOL @ Jim - I still am love! haha x
  207. Karen1972

    My Atkins journey from 12st to 10st 7

    Ooooo scary thought living with your parents for that long BUT i guess it depends on your parents! Mine were a NIGHTMARE and they chucked me out at 16! lol. Sounds like your life is bliss, no worries, no bills... and i bet you get spoilt rotten! I would LOVE parents like that lol.
  208. Karen1972

    Starlights Diary - and so this horrible year continues

    Congrats on 5lbs you superstar!!! Oh and i've just seen your fb status - looks like you loved the flat after all?!?!?! Come on, spill.... xxx
  209. Karen1972

    The fat is back

    Well done Cariad xxx if you have to snack try to make it a protein snack, it won't affect ketosis then xx
  210. Karen1972

    The fat is back

    Welcome back honey - wish you'd stop flipping disappearing lol xx There are a few of us in the same boat babes and i guess this is our life story past, present and future - so dull but nowt we can do to change it *sighs*. Good luck babes x
  211. Karen1972

    Starlights Diary - and so this horrible year continues

    Ahhhh so there you are!!!! Hellllooooooo xxxx Well done on 1.5lbs, great news considering..... Don't worry about your birthday week, but get focussed as soon as you can once the celebrations are all over xxxx
  212. Karen1972

    General SW queries....

    Ah great thanks - and to Gemma for the message (sorry Gem didn't know how to reply to that lol). Well i had a bowl anyway and it was lush! Usually have weetabix but just fancied a change..... I been to tesco again but couldn't find the fibre plus version?? Maybe it doesn't exist then?
  213. Karen1972

    General SW queries....

    Hi folks I've bought a box of Kellogg's All-Bran thinking I could use it as a HEX B but i've just checked my online list and it only states All-Bran Fibre Plus - does that mean i can't have it???
  214. Karen1972

    Portsmouth Meet 2010

    yeah defo babes - bout time we met in the flesh!! lol xxx
  215. Karen1972

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Wonderful to see you hear lovely xxxxx Please come back and stay for good???? Miss you're lovely long updates xxxxxxxxxx
  216. Karen1972

    +*+* POST your food pics for meal ideas +*+*+*

    OMG thanks to Gemma for giving me the link for this thread - wowsers!!!! and *drools*. Have just started slimming world so will definitely attempt to make some of these wonderful meals. Thanks everyone xxx
  217. Karen1972

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

    Glad you agree Cate, will change the title..... Valley of the Dolls book to be read by 31 July. Discussion from 1st August. I have read about a third of this book and it is EXCELLENT! Please join us if you can.....
  218. Karen1972

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

    It's still going on but i've not yet finished the book!!!!!! Shall we wait until end of July to discuss - will give anyone interested time to get the book and read it if they want to join.....
  219. Karen1972

    BRIGHTON MEET AUGUST 2009!

    Yep i'm interested!!!!!
  220. Karen1972

    Nottingham Meet - August 14-15th 2009

    Yep, that's cool for me - a bit further to travel but you're worth it! lol xxx
  221. Karen1972

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

    Starlight, i don't think you've chosen one yet - care to take on the responsibility for July?
  222. Karen1972

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

    Can we just do a quick roll call on who's still here... it's gone a bit quiet don't you think? lol. OK I'll start Karen1972
  223. Karen1972

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

    Hi peeps Well i started Valley of the Dolls t'other day and read a good few pages - wow fab fab fab!! So, seems the consensus for July is Escape??? Everyone OK with that? Let me know and i'll put it in the title. xxxx
  224. Karen1972

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

    Hey lovely peeps Sorry to have gone awol but my god have i got some reading to do for my new job - feel too guilty reading anything else haha. Well i must be a total weirdo because I LOVED LOVED LOVED Missing. The best book so far in this club for me. It was a real page turner and i...
  225. Karen1972

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

    I've finished Missing!!! Loved it!!!!!! Anyone is welcome to join the club xxx
  226. Karen1972

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

    Hi folks Not sure we'll be able to make this now.... won't be able to take time off due to work induction and it's too far to come for the day. Also it's my birthday the following week so having a long weekend then....
  227. Karen1972

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

    I'm loving Missing sooooo much..... it's my fave book club book so far!! I'm about half way through, not sure i'm going to manage a book a month when i'm working though??????
  228. Karen1972

    Dublin 18-20 June 2010 - plenty of notice

    Cah-ching - Camden Deluxe Hotel (if rooms are available) Gen Sam25 Sarrette GaynorEm Karen1972
  229. Karen1972

    Dublin 18-20 June 2010 - plenty of notice

    Yep i loved the Dublin meet so will add my name to the list!
  230. Karen1972

    Birmingham Meet - 2nd/3rd Oct ????

    LOL thanks Jim!! I think Brum is the best place to meet being a central location and all that! I haven't been to a meet since York in September and I'm getting some serious withdrawal symptoms!
  231. Karen1972

    Birmingham Meet - 2nd/3rd Oct ????

    I know hun, was thinking of an extra one inbetween....
  232. Karen1972

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

    I'm so loving "Missing"! Only read two chapters so far (long chapters though aren't they?). I love her style of writing and am so intrigued already....
  233. Karen1972

    Birmingham Meet - 2nd/3rd Oct ????

    I loved the York meet! And i too have been reminiscing after reading about Mich's weekend away! Prob for me is that i'll have started my new job by then and have a 3 month training program so not sure i'll be able to take any holiday in that time - and York is too far for just a Saturday...
  234. Karen1972

    The fat is back

    Miss you Cariad - come back!!!!!!!!!!! ((((cwtches))))
  235. Karen1972

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

    Can you believe we are discussing what to read in June already????? Time flies! My Missing book arrived today so better hurry and read my current one!
  236. Karen1972

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

    Hi girls xx Yep Valley of the Dolls is cool with me - no need to get my final say so though peeps, am happy to go with the majority!!!!!
  237. Karen1972

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

    I found it a difficult book to get into, I didn't enjoy the style of writing and not being a "language" person i found the constant latin phrases and translations hugely irritating!!! The book did start getting better from just after halfway - it was interesting to follow the truth about the...
  238. Karen1972

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

    OK gals - the time has come to open the discussion for The Lake of Dead Languages... What did you think?
  239. Karen1972

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

    Hiya The discussion starts from tomorrow.... always the 1st of the month. It's difficult to know whether everyone has finished it or not lol.
  240. Karen1972

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

    I've just finished the Lake at last lol. Bought a new book today to see me through until Missing arrives in a couple weeks time. I just got a tesco book chick lit "how to lose a husband and gain a life" by Bernadette Strachan. lol.
  241. Karen1972

    Birmingham Meet - 2nd/3rd Oct ????

    Yep should be good, was hoping for a meet in Augsut ish - maybe we should do that but in another location!!
  242. Karen1972

    Birmingham Meet - 2nd/3rd Oct ????

    Yeah definitely!!!! Starlight is only available for 2 weekends during Aug/Sep so can we please go for one of those weekends? Maybe we could poll the two weekends to see what people would prefer? Sandy, can you let us know the weekends you can make again to save me searching back through my...
  243. Karen1972

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

    I'm doing OK with the Lake now... has been a struggle though! I've made the mistake of not checking where the next book is coming from, ordered it the other day and it can take up to 12 working days to arrive! bummer!
  244. Karen1972

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

    I've got about a hundred pages left so better shift up a gear!! I've just ordered May's book from Amazon, £1.50 for a new copy.
  245. Karen1972

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

    I am getting more into it now.... xx
  246. Karen1972

    Sharing favourites & new discoveries

    LOL that can't be true, must be a mistake!
  247. Karen1972

    Abi's weightloss diary - post jaw surgery

    18th July? That's a day before my birthday!!! And not long away at all hun.... you must be so excited and what more motivation can you want for sticking to CD?!
  248. Karen1972

    Birmingham Meet April 24th & 25th

    Yeah i agree i've never know so many cancellations for a Brum meet... It's usually the best attended.
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