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Several people have mentioned that they would like to continue giving throughout the new year. Here is the official post for anybody who wants to get on board for January. I will draw names on the 15th of Dec, you will then have your gift or card mailed by January 15th. If desired, we will continue in this manner all year.
So, give me your name if interested for a January gift giving. There is no price limit. It can be a simple card or letter, all the way up to a gift of any sort.
I like that we'll always have different pal's. This is a wonderful way to meet each other better.
EXCHANGE LIST NAMES:
LuAnn
Melinda
Shelia
Scott
Beth
Paula
Emarie
Pat
Jenn
January Secret Pal Who would like to do this?
#1
paintlady 
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Posted 05 December 2009 - 01:10 AM
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286/266/172/150
Height 5'6"
Lap RNY 11/20/07
U of MN, Dr Ikramuddin
286/266/172/150
Height 5'6"
Lap RNY 11/20/07
U of MN, Dr Ikramuddin
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#2
Scott O.
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Posted 05 December 2009 - 03:05 AM
Luann, I would like to be added to the list...PLEASE!
Laproscopic RNY 12/18/07
Dr. David Dyer
HW:375 pounds
CW: Still working on it!
My Photos from FLICKR
Bald Is Beautiful!
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#3
paintlady
- Group: Moderator
- Posts: 1,349
- Joined: 17-July 08
- Gender:Female
- Location:Maplewood, MN
- Interests:I love to make Ukranian eggs & Ostrich egg crafting. I also enjoy oil painting & tole painting. I make parchment cards too. Love to make new friends. Now, I'm learning to make flowers & such out of fondant & gum paste.
Posted 05 December 2009 - 03:28 AM
Scott, are you a nightowl like myself? lolol You're added! Happy Holidays to you!!
Consultation/Surgery/Current/Goal
286/266/172/150
Height 5'6"
Lap RNY 11/20/07
U of MN, Dr Ikramuddin
286/266/172/150
Height 5'6"
Lap RNY 11/20/07
U of MN, Dr Ikramuddin
#4
Scott O.
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- Interests:Photography, cooking, friends, reading, surfing the web looking for interesting stuff, helping people in need, and spending time with my family!!!!!!
Posted 05 December 2009 - 04:58 AM
paintlady, on 05 December 2009 - 03:28 AM, said:
Scott, are you a nightowl like myself? lolol You're added! Happy Holidays to you!!
Why yes I am!
Especially when you get up every morning at 2:00 a.m. for work. It makes it kind of hard to sleep in on non-work days!
Actually finishing up Christmas cards and preparing for our breakfast today. I promise, there will be plenty of pictures later on. Maybe evern a video or two!
I'll post them either later today, or tomorrow.
Laproscopic RNY 12/18/07
Dr. David Dyer
HW:375 pounds
CW: Still working on it!
My Photos from FLICKR
Bald Is Beautiful!
Food 4 Thought & Moderation 2!
#5
Paula
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- Location:Wiesbaden, Germany
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Interests:Teaching elementary school (3rd grade THIS year)
reading mysteries (who am I fooling? I love good books of all kinds)
quilting, scrapbooking, stamping
my family
Posted 05 December 2009 - 05:11 AM
Luann,
Please add my name to the list....
Paula
Please add my name to the list....
Paula
#6
melinda
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- Interests:ALL things protein! Product reviews, freebies, sales, deals, bargains, clearances, oh and also, PROTEIN!
Posted 05 December 2009 - 05:25 AM
Me, Me! But I see my name so I know I'm IN!!
Laparascopic RNY (October 10, 2006)
Dr. Hugh Houston, Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
Starting weight: 251 lbs / Ending weight: 129
Ending weight edited to protect the guilty
Dr. Hugh Houston, Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
Starting weight: 251 lbs / Ending weight: 129
Ending weight edited to protect the guilty
#7
Scott O.
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- Posts: 290
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- Gender:Male
- Location:Inglewood, TN
- Interests:Photography, cooking, friends, reading, surfing the web looking for interesting stuff, helping people in need, and spending time with my family!!!!!!
Posted 05 December 2009 - 05:31 AM
Luann, Beth (rjsmom) said to please add her!
Her trip to Canada has broke her computer, so she is having to use mine right now. I said since she was so sweet to me, that I would tell you to add her as well!
Melinda, you are up way to early!
Her trip to Canada has broke her computer, so she is having to use mine right now. I said since she was so sweet to me, that I would tell you to add her as well!
Melinda, you are up way to early!
Laproscopic RNY 12/18/07
Dr. David Dyer
HW:375 pounds
CW: Still working on it!
My Photos from FLICKR
Bald Is Beautiful!
Food 4 Thought & Moderation 2!
#8
melinda
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- Gender:Female
- Location:Nashville, TN
- Interests:ALL things protein! Product reviews, freebies, sales, deals, bargains, clearances, oh and also, PROTEIN!
Posted 05 December 2009 - 10:10 AM
Scott, I was up early because I had A BREAKFAST to attend!!!???
Laparascopic RNY (October 10, 2006)
Dr. Hugh Houston, Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
Starting weight: 251 lbs / Ending weight: 129
Ending weight edited to protect the guilty
Dr. Hugh Houston, Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
Starting weight: 251 lbs / Ending weight: 129
Ending weight edited to protect the guilty
#9
paintlady
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- Gender:Female
- Location:Maplewood, MN
- Interests:I love to make Ukranian eggs & Ostrich egg crafting. I also enjoy oil painting & tole painting. I make parchment cards too. Love to make new friends. Now, I'm learning to make flowers & such out of fondant & gum paste.
Posted 05 December 2009 - 12:36 PM
Beth & Paula, you're added dear friends.
Beth, gee, what a trip you took, eh? Then to get a broken computer out of the whole mess............sheesh! Glad you made it home safe.
Beth, gee, what a trip you took, eh? Then to get a broken computer out of the whole mess............sheesh! Glad you made it home safe.
Consultation/Surgery/Current/Goal
286/266/172/150
Height 5'6"
Lap RNY 11/20/07
U of MN, Dr Ikramuddin
286/266/172/150
Height 5'6"
Lap RNY 11/20/07
U of MN, Dr Ikramuddin
#10
Emarie
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Posted 05 December 2009 - 08:41 PM
I want to be added Please ...... I am so glad we are doing this all year I love this I do a secret sister at my church but I am always the giver I chose a different sister each month and at the end I revile myself they always seem to know its me ...... 
LOL
Always remember that you are special and that you are worth every step, bump, bruise or struggle that you encounter as you move forward taking each step and day one at a time
No longer rely on your personal history that brought you to your breaking point, make an effort to remove all labels that you have placed on yourself. Embrace all your blessings and move on to the next chapter of your life...You cant solve a problem with the same mind that created it.
No longer rely on your personal history that brought you to your breaking point, make an effort to remove all labels that you have placed on yourself. Embrace all your blessings and move on to the next chapter of your life...You cant solve a problem with the same mind that created it.
#11
melinda
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- Interests:ALL things protein! Product reviews, freebies, sales, deals, bargains, clearances, oh and also, PROTEIN!
Posted 05 December 2009 - 10:42 PM
We have not meted out the details yet of the next exchange. But we are in the process of discussing and will announce it soon.... Please post that you want to be involved if you have not already done so.... And we will go over everything before starting something in January...
Laparascopic RNY (October 10, 2006)
Dr. Hugh Houston, Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
Starting weight: 251 lbs / Ending weight: 129
Ending weight edited to protect the guilty
Dr. Hugh Houston, Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
Starting weight: 251 lbs / Ending weight: 129
Ending weight edited to protect the guilty
#12
paintlady
- Group: Moderator
- Posts: 1,349
- Joined: 17-July 08
- Gender:Female
- Location:Maplewood, MN
- Interests:I love to make Ukranian eggs & Ostrich egg crafting. I also enjoy oil painting & tole painting. I make parchment cards too. Love to make new friends. Now, I'm learning to make flowers & such out of fondant & gum paste.
Posted 07 December 2009 - 10:57 PM
Emarie, you're in!
Paula, we have worked it out. I will post this separately, but we are doing the first three months at this point. When that is up, we'll see. Right now, like BE, it is a three month thing.
Paula, we have worked it out. I will post this separately, but we are doing the first three months at this point. When that is up, we'll see. Right now, like BE, it is a three month thing.
Consultation/Surgery/Current/Goal
286/266/172/150
Height 5'6"
Lap RNY 11/20/07
U of MN, Dr Ikramuddin
286/266/172/150
Height 5'6"
Lap RNY 11/20/07
U of MN, Dr Ikramuddin
#14
paintlady
- Group: Moderator
- Posts: 1,349
- Joined: 17-July 08
- Gender:Female
- Location:Maplewood, MN
- Interests:I love to make Ukranian eggs & Ostrich egg crafting. I also enjoy oil painting & tole painting. I make parchment cards too. Love to make new friends. Now, I'm learning to make flowers & such out of fondant & gum paste.
Posted 08 December 2009 - 04:21 PM
I've got you listed dear Pat
Consultation/Surgery/Current/Goal
286/266/172/150
Height 5'6"
Lap RNY 11/20/07
U of MN, Dr Ikramuddin
286/266/172/150
Height 5'6"
Lap RNY 11/20/07
U of MN, Dr Ikramuddin
#15
fbsummers
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Posted 09 December 2009 - 07:40 AM
Add me! Add me! I had the best Secret Santa EVER! Tammy ROCKS!
Lap RNY
July 23, 2007
Baptist Hospital, Nashville Tennessee
Dr. Albert Spaw, surgeon
July 23, 2007
Baptist Hospital, Nashville Tennessee
Dr. Albert Spaw, surgeon
#17
paintlady
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- Gender:Female
- Location:Maplewood, MN
- Interests:I love to make Ukranian eggs & Ostrich egg crafting. I also enjoy oil painting & tole painting. I make parchment cards too. Love to make new friends. Now, I'm learning to make flowers & such out of fondant & gum paste.
Posted 09 December 2009 - 12:15 PM
You're in Jenn. I'm really happy you joined us!
Consultation/Surgery/Current/Goal
286/266/172/150
Height 5'6"
Lap RNY 11/20/07
U of MN, Dr Ikramuddin
286/266/172/150
Height 5'6"
Lap RNY 11/20/07
U of MN, Dr Ikramuddin
#18
paintlady
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- Posts: 1,349
- Joined: 17-July 08
- Gender:Female
- Location:Maplewood, MN
- Interests:I love to make Ukranian eggs & Ostrich egg crafting. I also enjoy oil painting & tole painting. I make parchment cards too. Love to make new friends. Now, I'm learning to make flowers & such out of fondant & gum paste.
Posted 26 December 2009 - 10:59 PM
Last call!! Is anybody else interested in joining the January, February, March gift exchange?
Consultation/Surgery/Current/Goal
286/266/172/150
Height 5'6"
Lap RNY 11/20/07
U of MN, Dr Ikramuddin
286/266/172/150
Height 5'6"
Lap RNY 11/20/07
U of MN, Dr Ikramuddin
#19
SheliaB
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Interests:I love spending time with my husband, son and friends. We have two dogs: "R.J." a 5 year-old 220 lb Saint Bernard, "Buddy" a year old Great Pyrenees and last but defiantly not the least, a loving and adorable 2 lb Guinea Pig named "Gracie". (She may be the smallest, but both of the dogs are afraid of her) LOL
I am a collector of Hallmark ornaments as they tell the story of our family. My husband and I started collecting them 19 years ago and as the years have passed, it has become a family tradition as we collect different series’ and carefully choose other ornaments that reflect what has occurred in our family throughout the past year. Each year, we can’t wait until the “Wish Book” comes out so we can be ready for the Ornament Premiere in July. I guess the reason why this is the only thing that I collect is the simple fact that they are not out every day and each Christmas as they each are placed on our tree, it is a time to reflect on the years that we have shared together. Plus, someday when we are all gone they will be passed down throughout the family and as the years pass, our lives will still be told, not in words, but simply in the ornaments that we leave behind.
You can call me sentimental and it would be true, because the simplest things are what mean the most to me as they are the most priceless items in our lives other than those we LOVE.
Posted 26 December 2009 - 11:09 PM
paintlady, on 26 December 2009 - 10:59 PM, said:
Last call!! Is anybody else interested in joining the January, February, March gift exchange?
Just checking to see if you have me on the list!!!!!
#20
paintlady
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- Joined: 17-July 08
- Gender:Female
- Location:Maplewood, MN
- Interests:I love to make Ukranian eggs & Ostrich egg crafting. I also enjoy oil painting & tole painting. I make parchment cards too. Love to make new friends. Now, I'm learning to make flowers & such out of fondant & gum paste.
Posted 27 December 2009 - 11:06 PM
You sure are Shelia. I had to double check that I had added myself too, lol.
Consultation/Surgery/Current/Goal
286/266/172/150
Height 5'6"
Lap RNY 11/20/07
U of MN, Dr Ikramuddin
286/266/172/150
Height 5'6"
Lap RNY 11/20/07
U of MN, Dr Ikramuddin