LIFES A BEACH!

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  • curlieqs
    curlieqs Posts: 806
    edited March 2009

    Dream, I see no sh"" list!!! (((((((((Dream)))))))))))) Hope you are feeling betterLaughing

    dancing_bear.gif Dancing Bear image by MorganKW This bear is for you Dream! I do not want you hibernating.........

    Sharon, I am the same as you when it comes to names. i can remember a face always but names............I am bad, and now that I have chemo brain? I am lucky to remember my own sometimes! I had the worse hot flash tonight. I was sitting on the couch and *blam*. I do not think I had one that bad.............oh lordy lordy! I had to change my shirt, lol!

    Coonie, btw, LOVE your new avatar pic! SoCalLisa, your pics are so gorgeous!

    Saint, I am so happy your scans came back great, Rock on!!!!yourock.jpg you rock image by Bine9580

    Spar, oh my gosh, loving it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I am with ya AlwaysHope. I am new here so still getting use to all my beach buddies, so I hope no one takes offense as well if I accidently leave someone out. Never my intention! You all have welcomed me with open arms. You all are such a wonderful group and thanks so much for not making me feel like a stranger!!

    Love and Hugs

    sand.jpg sand image by ladykappa15

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited March 2009

    First off, Saint.  Lovely to see you.  A big beach hug.  And a WHOOO HOOO about the scans.

    Coonie, love your new avatar, although I did like the racoons too.

    I'm not going to do the list 'cause I'm so bad at it.  But I miss Toy and Checkum a lot.  I think Checkum is still getting her "legs underneath her" so to speak.  But Toy, I am really concerned about.

    Gentle beach hugs.  (Now off to find a pic and pray Coonie doesn't get the dreaded X on her screen :))

    Edit to say........LMAO.........well Faith, so does mine now.  Too funny...........

    Edit #2 to say, maybe the little one will work.  Not as pretty.

  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Posts: 4,424
    edited March 2009

    Sharon. Hate to tell ya, but mine shows a very sincere red x. Drat.

    But Curlie started our new page with great gusto...... so no worries! Curlie, as much as I adore Lucile, the avatar pic of you -- with your glorious red hair, curls, and knock-it-out-of-the-park smile is still my favorite for sure. I personally would vote for a return to that...... as much as I liked the monkey one, your own smile literally sparkled.

    Beachie Bunnies, remember I told you that I made a pilgrimage to our library before my most recent road trip? [Someone remind me periodically how much I love to go to the library -- and when I run myself ragged how great a treat it is.... to take the time.]

    Anyhow. In the arm-full of 'books-on-tape series' that I checked out, I've found an AWESOME series that I think might appeal to some of you beach bunnies, too.

    It's called, "The Four Day Win" and it's by Martha Beck. No doubt it came in a book format in the beginning. I've listened to the first chunk of the program and it is truly excellant.

    The Four Day Win: End Your Diet War and Achieve Thinner Peace

    Teeny and tiny image..... can't seem to size it so that you can read the subtitle:

    "End your Diet War and Achieve Thinner Peace." (LOL. THINNER Peace. Get it?)

    She has her PhD and has written several other amazing books. The audio series is so excellant tho, because she is 'reading' the book, herself. She is full of wit, sarcasm and the occaisional swear word (disclaimer: the title of the first chapter "Why are you so DAMN Fat?")

    Anyhow, it launches from there into brilliant mind-body up-to-the-minute research. She suggests all sorts of left-brain/right-brain activities that I'm doing and adoring.

    And no kidding, I can already feel so 'thinner peace.'

    OK. That's enough from my book report of the day.

    I've just gotten back from a 52 minute walk around our cul-de-sac and hearing the birds wake up the world was a joy beyond description. I'm going to compete with our own MJ who walks for an hour a day...... I have a long way to go to catch up! Must say that I enjoy the aerobic country line dance nonsense, but this will have to substitute.

  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Posts: 4,424
    edited March 2009

    Dream...... isn't it amazing how many different, crazy, wack-doodle lists there are among women?

    I've only been active on these 'boards' for a little over a year & I'm still in out-right shock and disbelief over some of the junior high school pranks, nonsense, nastiness and down-right rude behavior that I have observed and been the recipient of here...... makes my head spin on occaision.

    Then I stick my head in the sand and let my fanny feel the warmth here and I smile all over again.

    So sorry that you've encountered a sand-storm.

    This site is a fascinating place. At times, much better than a soap opera.

    I've worked very hard to turn off the drama-channels and just bask in the sun.

    Best of luck to you as you let the dust settle.

    Edited so that you don't laugh at my inability to spell in the morning. LOL.

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited March 2009

    Hugs Dream, come here when you need a friend.  We seem to be a pretty friendly gang.

    (Praying for no X.)

  • coonie
    coonie Posts: 2,582
    edited March 2009

    Good morning beachies. I'm gonna try not to list anymore. I ALWAYS feel that I leave somebody out, and it's defifinitely not intentional!! I love all my BC sisters. Like Sharon, I am thinking of Checkum and Toy.....Hoping they have the strength they need real soon! And Dream....big hugs (((((((((((((((dream))))))))))))))....so sorry you're having the hibernating feeling. Please come to the beach and hibernate with us.......they sure have made me feel welcome!

    Ok.........beachies, I have a doctor's appt today....just my regular GP, but I hate going. ALWAYS have to wait FOREVER!! It's a necessary evil though at least once a year.

    Hope everyone has a wonderful MONDAY!!!

  • julz4
    julz4 Posts: 1,373
    edited March 2009

    Good Morning Beachy's.....

    Got my Flips....Beach Towel & Chair......

    Faith....... the walk sounds like a plan.....I need MOTIVATION though! The Gears are stuck on sit! LOL! I guess 8 hours on my feet running around some times is the Gear that Sticks it! Tee Hee!

    Wish I had this on a mural in front of my treadmill.......MOTIVATION in view!

  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Posts: 4,424
    edited March 2009

    Just received this incredible 'thought' in my email inbox from BCO Linn from chat.

    Hope that it brings an opening in your hearts as well:

    Dancing With God
    When I meditated on the word
    Guidance,
    I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word.

    I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.

    When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.

    The movement doesn't flow with the music,

    And everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.

    When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,

    Both bodies begin to flow with the music.

    One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back

    Or by pressing Lightly in one direction or another.

    It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.

    The dance takes surrender, willingness,

    And attentiveness from one person

    And gentle guidance and skill from the other.

    My eyes drew back to the word
    Guidance.
    When I saw "G": I thought of God, followed by "U" and "I".

    "God, "U" and "I" dance."

    God, you, and I dance.

    As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust

    That I would get
    guidance about my life.
    Once again, I became willing to let God lead.

    My prayer for you today is that God's blessings

    And mercies are upon you on this day and everyday.

    May you abide in God, as God
    abides in you.
    Dance together with God, trusting God to lead

    And to guide you through each season of your life.

    This prayer is powerful and there is nothing attached.
     
    Interceding in prayer is one of the best gifts we can receive.
    There is no cost but a lot of rewards;

    So let's continue to pray for one another.

    And I Hope You
    Dance !

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited March 2009

    Hugs Coonie while you sit in the waiting room twiddling your thumbs.

    You'll be doing this......

    Instead of this.......

    But we'll be waiting for you........

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited March 2009

    That is really beautiful Faith.  Thank you for sharing.

  • coonie
    coonie Posts: 2,582
    edited March 2009

    Thanks Sharon!!

    Oh Faith......that is so BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you for sharing!

    Lovely pic Julz!!!! Thanks!

    hot-coffee.jpg hot coffee image by _just-dance_

    Need one more cup to get me up and going today :)

  • julz4
    julz4 Posts: 1,373
    edited March 2009

    Come Join me for some Breakfast.........

    ((((((((TOY))))))))

    (((((CHECKUM))))))

    (((((CURLIEQS)))))

    (((((FOOTS)))))

    ((((DREAM))))

    ((((((Faith, Jazz, Spar, Marejo, Sahalie, Sharon, Coonie, Saint, Artsee.....& All from A to Z )))))))

  • Unknown
    edited March 2009

    Good morning Beach Babes.  Just popping in before I start the day.  I see the breakfast club has been up and about already.   Party on!

  • coonie
    coonie Posts: 2,582
    edited March 2009

    Oh yes........and a very special THANK YOU to Angel (Charlene) for starting this thread.

    May God bless you...

    blessings-3.gif Blessings image by Isitreal2

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited March 2009

  • coonie
    coonie Posts: 2,582
    edited March 2009

    Sharon, you're right about the avatar. Even tho I love spring flowers,

    I guess racoons are my favorite Wink  I changed  AGAIN!!!SurprisedTongue out

  • spar2
    spar2 Posts: 3,631
    edited April 2009

    Goodmorning my dear beach friends.  I am off to clean my aunts house today, she lives an hour north of me (she is the one that had a stroke) and then take her out for lunch.  And also a trip to hobby lobby, I can't go north without that since there is not one in my itty bitty lovely town.

    Dream, we don't have Sh&% lists on the beach, I don't know what happen but you don't have to worry here, just enjoy the waves and sand.

    Julz, beautiful pictures and some of them made me hungry

    Sharon and Coonie you girls crack me up.  Glad checkum is doing better.  The library here told me friday they couldn't get her book, I wonder why?

    Jazzy one, I love you and hope you have a good week, when will be your last day?

    Curlieq, that dancing bear is so funny.  So glad your on the beach

    (((((((toyful))))))) prayiing with all my might for you and don't forget to sneak me in your suitcase.  I will be the one eating the chocolate and getting it all over everything.

    Mary-Lou, have missed your post, drop on in when you have time.

    ((((((((((((footie)))))))))))))))))

    Hugs and Love from A to Z. Husband ready to go.  Back tonight I hope

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited March 2009
    Awwww Coonie, now that pic is for the Cute threadWink
  • Unknown
    edited March 2009

    Good afternoon Beach Babes.  Just dropping by for a few, can't stay long.  I hope everyone is having a great day.  :)

  • coonie
    coonie Posts: 2,582
    edited March 2009

    Good afternoon everybody!! Hope your Monday is going good. Sitting in doctor's waiting rooms is sooooooo boring. My GP is the sweetest lady. She and her husband are partners, and so nice, but they visit with their patients and it just takes forever. I guess it's good if you're the patient they're visiting withWink

    I thought about you Footie. Hope your docs are taking their time with you these days.

    Smooth_Miniature_Dachshund_puppy2.jpg Happy St. Patricks Day! image by cocoakinz

  • spar2
    spar2 Posts: 3,631
    edited April 2009

    Julz of the beach, her computer is messed up, hope it gets going really soon.

    Jaz, have missed you.  Got 2 more squares done.  loving it.

    (((((((((toyful))))))))))       (((((((((((foots))))))))))          (((((((((((checkum))))))))))

    The beach seems to have been pretty quite this afternoon.  Hope all is just busy having a fun day.

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    Everyone enjoy their day

    Footprints in the sand by cdevroe.

    Yep, just follow my hmmmmm footprints.

  • spar2
    spar2 Posts: 3,631
    edited April 2009
    Always-Hope.jpg AlwaysHope image by gerbruggeman
  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Posts: 4,424
    edited March 2009

    Wow Spar what a great visual!

    Hey beachies..... I think perhaps we 'blew' it. I just finally connected the dots on FB this morning and I do believe our Lisa SoCal just had her birthday a week ago -- and I seriously don't think we had a party and I say, it's not toooooooooooo late.

    Get out the balloons, the cake, and all the trimmins girls.

    Party Party Party Party

    Some one really needs to accept the assignment of birthday monitor. Seriously.

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited March 2009

    Ahhhh, the peace of the beach.  Thank you Spar.

    If this gets X'ed I'm gonna spit.Tongue out

  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Posts: 4,424
    edited March 2009
  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Posts: 4,424
    edited March 2009

    Now we need flowers, lots and lots of flowers!!

  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Posts: 4,424
    edited March 2009

    Edited to ask if this pic is of Spar?? Notice the knitting needles in the hairdo??

  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Posts: 4,424
    edited March 2009
  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited March 2009

    Oh gosh, we are a little late.........but we can still make a go of it.  Sorry Lisa.  Happy Birthday!!

    I made a cake.

  • Marple
    Marple Posts: 10,154
    edited March 2009

    Faith made me put polka dots on it.