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MINUTES of the 1st "B" CLUB MEETING

September 3, 2007 by tonja No Comments

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This meeting was called together by member, Jean, who said, “I’m heading south, so you better jump at this chance!” Fellow members, Kat and Tonja, eager to be given voting priviledges, and just being good, all- around girls, proceeded…with haste…and began preparations for the meeting. Plans were made for the opening gavel to sound at 3:00…and at 3:10…it sounded loud and clear. … Well, maybe not a gavel, but a lot of excited female squealing and jumping about. All this was watched…at a distance…by our own hero/service man…Ray…standing at attention or at ease or something…it just looked very official and military like. And another gentleman who just looked on in amazement…and amusement.

Eager to begin the official meeting, the 2 gentlemen were hastily send off on their merry way…they SAID they were going to CHURCH!
But that has yet to be documented. However they did run into a man named Hemingway.

But, back to club news. The 3 members in attendance…parched of throat as they were, proceeded into the bar . Now, gentlewomen, never fear. We sat right by the door and only partook of diet cherry coke…and posed for several pictures. This first session lasted about 2 hours, and then our need for nourishment began to call. We made a quick trip to the nearest eating establishment , secured an out of the way booth (so as not to disturb others), ordered, and began Session 2. We learned much from this 2 hour session: the need for organization, the benefits and pitfalls of dieting, and the dangers of consuming too many sugar free candies. A near disaster was averted when Jean realized she had left important paraphanelia on the table and was able to retrieve it quickly. Hopefull no evidence was lost. Session 3 commenced in the lobby area of the hotel and rounded out the evening. Much conversation was shared by the 3 in attendance, along with a few tears, and lots of laughs.
Jean’s chaperone came and retrieved her and settled her safely back in her room, and Tonja and Kat escorted each other up to their
room.
A learning session for the computer challenged Tonja was planned, but alas the computer genius Kat was only able to impart a tiny amount of knowledge, because the internet connection was faulty. That’s what the genius said, the dummy just thought the computer was broken. Sleep came after much laughing and silliness, and a short flip-flop fashion show…very short! Session 4 bagan over breakfast. Jean was in absentia, but was contacted via phone for her 2 cents worth. Plans were made to hold the second meeting soon in hopes that more of the members(YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!) can be in attendance. Thus ended the meeting. All arrived home safely, with warm memories and cute pictures!
And a little Pennsylvania chocolate!

Minutes respectfully submitted: September 3, 2007.

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PACKED AND READY

September 1, 2007 by tonja No Comments
 

Look at the new set of Vera Bradley my husband gave me for my birthday. And he let me pick out the pattern that I wanted. I have always loved this shade of green and I love blue and green together. There is just 1 more piece that I want to complete my set, the laptop bag. Cause you know, a girl’s gotta stay connected…and look fashionable at the same time!

I am leaving tomorrow for a little trip. Not JUST to use my new luggage, but to meet some bloggy friends IRL. I can hardly wait. One of my friends lives way up in PA., but she’s making a trip down south, and several of us Southern Blogging Babes are going to meet her. I can hardly wait! I haven’t even met all the southern girls either, and I am just as excited to meet them, too. So if you hear of a tornado down in Pensacola, FL., don’t worry…it’ll just be us…talking up a storm!!!

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A FIRST FOR ME

August 31, 2007 by tonja No Comments

Never, never, NEVER thought I’d say this. Yesterday I joined a Fitness Club. Me. Yes I did. We have a place here in my town that is like Curves, but this is run by a Christian lady, who has achieved great strides in fitness and weight loss. She must have lost 150 pounds. I went with a friend yesterday, not sure if I would be able to do everything…but, I DID! EVERYTHING! TWO TIMES AROUND! And, I went back today. And did it again…2 times! I am proud of me.

I have made a committment to get healthy. I am dieting. [I have been doing South Beach, but the exercise lady swears by Dr. Gott’s NO SUGAR, NO FLOUR Diet…and she should know!] And I am exercising, and I am taking a health supplement that a lady in our church sells called Mona Vie. It’s full of vitamins and minerals, and anti oxidents, probably some swamp slime and who knows what, but my brother in law says it has changed his life. It has some kind of berry they found in the far reaches of the universe that is supposed to have wonderful healing powers. We’ll see. I am NOT a nut who falls for crazy things, but several people I respect highly have seen a big difference…so, I’ll give it a try. Now if one of these 3 new things in my life kills me, we’ll never know who to blame. Except for myself…for taking so long to get with the program.

Wish me luck!

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IT"S GREEN DAY

August 30, 2007 by tonja No Comments
 

This is one of my classes of 4 year olds. Are these not the most precious souls? Look at those faces! The first week of school, each day was a different color day and they wore clothes that color. When I made this pic I told them to say “Mrs. Owens is silly!” As you can see…they sure believed it!

This is their teacher, Mrs. Wright. I don’t like her much, though…shes a size 2! Only kidding…she’s a sweet, sweet lady.

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I WAS TAGGED !!!

August 29, 2007 by tonja No Comments

My friend Lynne tagged me to do this meme…so here goes:

ACCENT: Southern through and through, Ya’ll.

I DON’T DRINK: coffee…smells great, tastes nasty!

CHORE I HATE: Unloading the dishwasher.

PETS: Scooter, a 12 year old wire-haired fox terrier. Love him to death!

ESSENTIAL ELECTRONICS: Well, I have a new laptop, that I LOVE! I also have a cell
phone, a Palm Pilot that I rely on daily, a Nintendo DS that
is my mind candy when life gets lumpy.

PERFUME: I don’t wear much, but my favorite is a little known kind, called
Niven Morgan Gold. I found it in Destin and have since found it closer to
home. It is a very light fragrance. You can usually find it in speciaty
stores.

GOLD OR SILVER: Well, I have a whole wardrobe of jewelry in yellow gold. But my
tastes changed, and now I wear all white gold in my fine jewelry.
And, I love sterling silver also.

INSOMNIA: I haven’t slept all night in so long, that if I did, I’d probably be 6 ft.
under! My biggest complaint now is NIGHT SWEATS! YUCK!!

JOB TITLE: Well, my preference is QUEEN, :)….but my kids at school call me Mrs.
Owens. My boys call me Mom and my husband calls me all the time!

MOST ADMIRABLE TRAIT: I asked Alex what he thought this would be, and he immediately
said,”compassion.” Well, I thought he said “Fashion”, and
while that is a fine trait to have, it would make me appear
to be quite shallow. I felt much better when he corrected
me.

KIDS; Adam Ryan is 32, his wife Suzanne is 32, Alex Townsend is 25, and Ian David
is 24.

PHOBIAS: Lightning, spiders (actually any bug), and DENTISTS!!!

RELIGION: I am a Southern Baptist, and active in my church.

SIBLINGS: I have one sister, Joy.

TIME I WAKE UP: Usually I wake up about 5:30 every morning…or earlier if
Scooter’s bladder calls.

UNUSUAL TALENT OR SKILL: Gee, that’s hard. I think the skill that has served me the
most is my ability to stay calm in an emergency and do
what has to be done quickly.
I also love arts and crafts and can figure out on my own
how to do the things that interest me.

VEGETABLE: I like tomatoes, broccoli, and black-eyed peas. Hate beets and
asparagus!

WORST HABIT: I am a pack rat. I just hate to throw things away…I may need them.

X-RAYS: Probably everything I have has been shot at one time or another. The
latest…dental.

FAVORITE MEAL: My Mom’s beef liver in gravy, with her mashed potatoes, and fruit
salad…with sweet tea, of course. And ANYTHING chocolate, for
dessert!

Thanks Lynne, this was fun. If you are reading this, consider yourself TAGGED!

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