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Always great reacquainting with blasts from the past, good to have you back Smithy! DH is quiet now, but there may still be some folk left who remember you, including mself of course. Best of luck with your restart, we all know how hard it is second (third, fourth, fifth...) time around...

Having a duvet day today, big bad headache, but wanted to pop in and say thanks, especially to Carol, for a great night on Saturday. It was lovely to meet you all, and even better escaping for an evening;) Thoroughly enjoyed helping Debbie with her vodka (thanks Allan), catching the last 10...

Hi Carol, Thanks for the text. Still chewing it over, lots going on at the moment but will try to make on Saturday night. Will you be getting train home again or staying? JudeX

Mrs Depp aka Carol - 11th/12th Kitteh aka Cat - tutorial on 11 but would miss it for the meet Irene - can do either but would prefer 4/5 as have a tutorial on the 11 but would just miss it Dave Summerskye aka Sharon - can make either (but 11th/12th is fine :)) Bluegrapefruit aka Leah Mini -...

See you there Mike:) I've been looking forward to meeting up with Diane for a few G&Ts but she's got the 'flu and isn't sure if she'll be making it after all, so Booby-no-mates will be on the look out for any familiar faces:o JudeX

Howdy folks! Sorry I haven't posted before now, my PC takes forever to load minimins. Just wanted to thank Carol for planning the Liverpool meet; I made a somewhat impromptu decision to attend but so glad I did:D Memories of the evening, sort of Pumphouse onwards, are all a little...

Diane53 and I will be there, never one to miss the opportunity for a few G&Ts and a good old festive knees up. Gives us a reason for shifting that last stubborn stone too;) We'll be staying over on the Saturday night so hopefully see lots of you there:D JudeX

Ay up Carol! Haven't been here for a while and when I do I catch you all getting frisky;) The scary thing is; your description could almost apply to Rohan but we all know he's not the perfect guy. He yours though, for the price of a tetra!:D So, OH aside, let me think... 1) Height...

Thanks Roch and Carol. Come on guys, get voting if you haven't already!

Mmmm, think I'd rather have a bag of maltesers and an early night and give it a miss!:o

...or how about putting together a video application for next year's BB?;)

Hi Mike, Like everyone else, thoroughly enjoyed reading your tummy tuck diaries. Writing has to be your chosen route! Either an account of your own experiences, a witty novel based on a guy's experience of dieting and body image or how about devising a format for a new quiz show? Use that...

oops, sorry! But never mind, as you say it might raise some new awareness :o

Hi everyone, Please take time to read Minky's (Gaye's) thread on DH (sorry to promote the other side!) and cast your votes now. Family of the Year - Topic Powered by eve community Gaye and her family have had a really tough time but have fought back with inspirational courage and...

Apparently DH Manchester meet is scheduled for Oct 6/7th, but not sure if it's booked yet. Dunno if I can get a leave pass for two consectutive weekends!

Yea Carol, great idea! Count me in. Think there's a Manchester meet being planned sometime in October but not sure when, I'll go over to "the other side" and check;) JudeX

Thanks guys! What a lovely surprise popping in here and reading all your greetings, makes a big difference.:D All the fours, droopy drawers today:o JudeX

Hey Mini, Hope you had a lovely day yesterday:D JudeX

Hiya KK, How's it going? The quiz is a welcome distraction from this dieting lark:o The secret of fast timing is not reading the q's, most of them are repeats when you've been doing it long enough like sad old me. Do occasionally slip up of course, and there's lots of guess work too. OH...

Waiting half an hour to get through to my bank to ask a simple question, then getting someone in India who can only stick to scripted responses and I can't understand a word they say, grrrr! And no, I'm not racist, OH is half Indian. Have a nice day! JudeX

Hi KK, Are you Kittykat of Trivia quiz fame?:) Anyway, best of luck getting back on board, you can do it! Sorry I can't help you on the CDC front, have you tried the website or rung to find out where your nearest on is? I'm a CDC, but alas not close enough, I'm in Liverpool. Wishing...

Hi Suzanne, I rarely post on here now, occasionally lurk and stick to DH, creature of habit and all that! But had to respond to seeing a familiar name return to the boards... Welcome back hun! I realise it's been a testing year to say the least, but you're back in the bosom of your virtual...

Hey, thanks for all your feedback:) Cheb, long time no hear, good to see you!;) I'm really excited about getting a dog now, spent most of last night on various websites researching labradoodles, and still love cavaliers. But Rohan insists quite categorically that we are not getting a dog...

Thanks for all your replies, keep them coming, I'm loving doing the research! OH just snapped at me "I never said I wanted a bloody dog!" Men!! Anyway, ignoring him, just looked at the description of a labradoodle, seems ideal:) Seems Border Collies aren't the best breed to have with...

Hi everyone, OH and I have been tentatively considering getting a family dog, but we can't agree on breed, size etc. Having never owned a dog before, we need lots of advice from all you doggie experts out there. I am unsure about the committment for a number of reasons; a) we have a cat...

As I probably can't make it on the 27th, then, selfishly, yes! Also, don't know about the rest of you, but I'd certainly like to shift a few pounds, well a stone or so, before I opt for a public showing:o Saying that, I'm sure there's no reason why those who are free can still meet up, and...

Hi Nic, Yep, finished work today after a busy day; mince pies, secret Santa, lunch out, coffee at Cafe Nero..... You finished too? Not sure what the plans are with my brother yet. He usually arrives late morning, we exchange pressies, eat, men fall asleep etc. I will keep you informed as...

Hi all, I desperately want to come, but I'm expected to stick around for my brother's arrival. What time is everyone planning to meet? Hoping I may sneak away.... Nic, does Stephen know about the meet? He's a very busy man but I know he's love the opportunity to show off his fab new...

Message from Carol, aka Mrs Depp... Her PC is down at the moment, hoping to be sorted and online very soon, sends her loveX

....having said that, just remembered my brother and family are visiting on that day, so not sure now:(

Olijames (Nic gill (cd thing) Boobyjood (Jude):)

Greetings from a very hungover Booby:o Dec 27th seems fine to me too, don't think I've anything planned between Chrimbo and New Year except hopefully spending all my M&S vouchers.....:p JudeX

Hilarious Mich, payback time methinks!:D

What a fab idea! Maybe when we win the lottery I'll upgrade:o JudeX

We're in a hard water area too, the only place there's any limescale is around the edges under the stainless steel drainer thingy in the middle bit, but it wipes away easily. The sink is often a talking piece and has been admired by many;) I did loads of research before finally plumping for...

Great taste Mandana! We have the exact same sink:D Had it for about 18 months and it is wearing well. We've got a granite effect black worktop with a slight speckle to it, so it blends in perfectly. Enjoy;)

Aha, found you again!:o Yep, Dec 28th seems fine and fab. Here we go, here we go, here we go! Judex

December 29th sounds good to me! Like you Nic, I don't really know Liverpool, only the shops and burger bars, and Quiggins of course. So we need advice on places to go; I'm liking the idea of shopping then meeting up later for drinkies;) It's great having something else to get excited about:D...

Liverpool would be fine, agree Southport is less accessible. I finish work on Dec 21st, return on Jan 3rd I think. So weekend or Xmas hols during the week would be fine. My only free weekend before Chrimbo is Dec 9th/10th. Maybe a combined meet and January sales shopathon?:) JudeX

Hi Nic, Yeah, I'm up for a meet, long overdue! I haven't got many days available though, such a busy diary. Lets get organising, where do you fancy this time? Is Southport central enough, or Liverpool? Not sure I could face the Trafford Centre car park again, especially at this time of...

It's funny to think anyone can find Rohan attractive; I guess we don't see it after 15 years of marriage:o but it's nice to know! He doesn't want anyone to watch tonight as they don't do very well at all. Rohan is a bit of a know-it-all, will never admit to being wrong, so lots of our...

Hi Carol, Apparently Tuesday's appearance is rather short-lived, as that's when they're eliminated. Hope I haven't ruined the suspense!:o JudeX

Thanks Dizzy, If I'd known your mum was a fan I could've asked them to give her a mention; unfortunately it's already been filmed:rolleyes: Hope she enjoys it! JudeX

Hi all, I'm getting quite excited now; my hubby (Rohan) and my dad (Charlie) are appearing together on Sudok-Q tomorrow night, and briefly again on Tuesday. It's on BBC2 at 6pm. I've had to change my CDC clients' appointments especially so I can watch it:) Let me know if you see it, they...

Simply gorgeous Joe, thank you for sharing it with us:)

Hi Joe, It's not worked! Hope you can get it sorted, dying to see you on your big day:) You must tell us all about it... JudeX

Hi Hannah, Hope you are feeling better now. Did you tell the doctor about your diet? If so, what did he recommend that you do? One of my CD clients, and a very good friend, was sent to the breast care unit yesterday after suffering swelling and pain in her breasts. Fortunately both...

Thanks for all your feedback!:) Another friend has been to Whinfell before and said her accommodation was pretty grim, so I'm a little concerned. We're in a comfort plus lodge in Meadow View; our friends are in Bilberry Wood, looks like a bit of a trek on the map. The info on the website...

Hi all, I'm off to Centerparcs in Whinfell Forest next weekend. There are 12 of us going to celebrate my friend's 40th birthday. She's staying in the VIP lodge; hot tub, sauna, steam room etc. Myself, my mate and my boys will be in the cheap seats! We'll be getting together in her lodge on...

Lol Mich, You're right about the packing. Last year the boys insisted on wearing the same two t-shirts and swim shorts, and I only wore two tankinis and 2 different pairs of shorts during the day. Crinklie sundresses are great too, no ironing needed! It's always the "just in case" stuff that...

Hi Mich, I'm in a similar situation as you. We're flying to Gerona with Ryanair next May, five of us for a two week holiday with no washing machine!:eek: In the past we've managed to take a smallish bag or case each, I'm pretty good at travelling light. The big boys have a rucksack each...

Hi Nic, Have you discussed this with the Star Pupil? He is sharing your toilet traumas at the moment, may be worth a sympathetic exchange of ideas;) JudeX

Diane53 and I are staying over on the Saturday night, at the Manor Hotel. Diane is getting the train from London on the Saturday morning and I'll be driving from Liverpool. Anyone else travelling from the Merseyside area who fancies hitching a lift and being my navigator....? JudeX

Hi there! Who else is going to the conference? Diane53 and I are meeting up and staying together on the Saturday night. Nicky, see you there! JudeX

Good morning Kam, I'm making the effort this week to come over to this side! Had a naughty weekend and a deserved weight gain, hoping to refocus from today! Off to work now but will pop in later, have a lovely day and happy clearing:) JudeX

MONDAY Boobyjood ~ 2.5lbs dizzy-n-mizzy ~ 8lbs IreneH ~ Lardass ~ Gen ~ Kelly1977 ~ 10lbs Jackie R = 0lbs:( 6 inches off legs, boobs and arms though!!!!!! Kati ~ 2lbs TUESDAY kamiknix ~ 2lbs bigbluefurrymonster ~ 11 1/4 lbs Racietracie ~ Wannabeminime ~ 1 lb Coam ~ 4lbs libbie ~ 3lbs...

Mmmmm, beef jerky! Lived on it in Germany, we'd visit the US army bases to stock up. Discovered it on sale in Costco and must confess to a cupboard full! The boys love it as do I, but back on the CD track today so I shall push it to the back of the cupboard and try hard to deny its very...

Hi Kam, I've had a shambolic couple of weeks, need a hefty dose of motivation, mind if I join you? I have a stone to lose and I'm starting today. JudeX

Hi Cheb, I can empathise with you on this one from two angles. Professionally, I am an advisory teacher for special educational needs and much of my work involves the assessment of children with suspected autistic spectrum disorders. A multi-disciplinary asessment of your son's needs may...

Big hugs to Kam, fingers crossed for a speedy recovery ((())) JudeX

Hi Linda, Me too please! JudeX

Hi H, If you're ever really stuck, please contact me, not sure if I'm any nearer than your sponsor but at least there's no toll fees to pay to Formby! [email protected] It'd be nice to keep in touch as we're both starting out together! JudeX

Sat by Steven Gerrard and Alex Curran in Cafe Nero in Formby today. There was another great loooking guy with them who I suspect is a famous footballer too but didn't have a clue who he was! Gerrard was lovely, cleared all their plates and cups away etc, happy to chat to anyone and lovely with...

Wow, how exciting! You must find out the name of her band so we can look out for them in the next round. What does she look like, apart from slim of course!? JudeX

Hi Cheb, You sound really fired up and ready for action, reckon you'll really do it this time! I've had a blip, bad TOTM and last night it was a case of either eat something or kill someone. Thankfully my family and the cat are all still with us, but needless to say, I am no longer in...

Congratulations and welcome on board! Feel free to contact me, if you email me we can exchange phone numbers, as we're not too far away from each other and can support each other. Just coming to the end of my first week and I've got 6 lovely clients already. You will be busy! JudeX

PS, how do we change our weight on the ticker thingy?

Hi Cheb, Proud of you girl! I wasn't quite so restrained, did have a chicken salad, but resisted the muffins with afternoon coffee and got straight back to business when I got home. Slow and steady loss so far, 2 pounds in three days but dipstick is indicating traces of ketosis so all is...

Hi Cheb, I'm off shopping with friends today too, and was having the same conversation with my chatterbox about doing lunch. Day 3, not in ketosis, got a headache, chicken salad wouldn't harm, don't want to feel deprived or excluded etc etc.... But then, like you, I still have this eternal...

Hi Kam, Big hugs for you today (((())))) I hope the op sorts out your problems. I understand what it's like having numb boobies, mine never regained any sensation after my surgery, but annoyingly they still get itchy, what's that about? Hope you can reschedule your interview! What's this...

Have a fab time hun, catch up when you return! JudeX

Thank you for your kind words Mini, I think we've helped each other along the way! Cheb, how are you feeling today? Positive and raring to go I hope! Day 2 for me and still feeling determined. One step at a time.... JudeX

Hi Cheb, Great to hear you sounding more like your old self again!;) And you inspired me to complete my first whole day returning to SSing, hoorah! Here's to tomorrow..... Night night, JudeX

Hi Cheb, Feel like I could've written some of your thread myself, but then we've often faced similar struggles along the way haven't we? I hope you're beating your demons, I understand those feelings of resentment, especially when we're not too far off goal. I've repeated the pattern of...

Great news! Wishing you lots of love and luck, not that you'll need it, as long as you warm, caring personality shines through you will walk it!;) JudeX

OMG Kam, you look sooo young, how can you not like that piccie? I saw it and thought it was an old photo from when you were, like 18! Looking great babe! JudeX

Hey Carol, Hear you're having probs getting onto DH, Isobel said I'd find you hanging around here. How's it going? Hope you're being better behaved than I am:o JudeX

Hi guys, I've sent my accreditation questionnaires off so just waiting for the phone call now. I'm in Formby which is north of Liverpool, so thinwithin will be nearer to you Skyzie. But if you're keen to get started sooner and prepared to travel, of course you'd be welcome:) Wishing you...

Thank you Diane! I wouldn't have made it this far without you of course! Going to get started on my accreditation questionnaires today; I'll email you if I get stuck! Happy to report a 2lb loss over the last two days, yippee! I was very good at the services and at the hotel, made sensible...

Hi Linda & Carol, Yes thanks, I had a lovely day. It all seems pretty straight forward at the moment but only time will tell. Met some lovely people with inspirational stories to tell. The hotel was a nice treat, especially enjoyed having sole custody of the remote control for the first time...

Hi everyone, I'm here too, just returned from Corby having completed my CDC course. How did you all insert your photos? Carol, thanks for treating us to Johnny! JudeX

Hi DB, Where are you going on your hols? We went to Costa Brava in May and there were lots of Crocs look-a-likes in the shops for a fraction of the cost. OH and I are off to Corfu in two weeks, I'm sharing your thoughts and desires on flat tummies:o Also was thinking along the same...