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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #480 on: August 03, 2009, 07:00:33 pm »
I started a diet back in December..... with my goal being the symposium to reach my destination weight.  This has been a physician-monitored diet and for those of you that have already met me in person.... well, you know I've been rather "hefty" and exercise is very limited for me.  Well... I weighed in at the doc today... and as of today... I'm down 26 lbs! :D  I didn't hit my goal (off by 10 lbs) BUT I can share... I bought me a new dress for Saturday night's festivities at the symposium.    A speshal shout out to my "roomie" for the symposium, our fearless leader, Captn Deb, for cheering me on through this diet......    :-*  :-*  :-*

Bags are almost packed... looking forward to seeing everyone in CHI!

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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #481 on: August 03, 2009, 08:02:00 pm »
WAY TO GO PHYL!!!  I think that I found all of the weight that you lost!!   ;D but I have had a great summer with my wonderful hubby and girlies!!  I'll get them off to the camp with their cousins Saturday and then maybe I can start thinking about our trip...

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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #482 on: August 03, 2009, 09:24:38 pm »
Before I can think about the trip I need to take my son to get his braces on and my middle girl in for her second foot surgery. Little guy and his dad are going on another float trip the same weekend the girls head for Chicago. At least they acquired all the gear they could possibly need for the Boundary Waters trip last month.

Add to that some before school meetings of my parish education board and the parochial school board and getting school supplies . . . I need to come to Chicago just to rest.

Are there definitive plans for Thursday night yet? I'm planning on attending seminars Friday afternoon and the roundtable with Jackie Diehls Friday evening. Saturday I'm playing tourist with my girls. I think they want to go to the Hard Rock Cafe Saturday night and I'm OK with that (never been). Heading home Sunday because my eldest has to work Monday morning. We might be able to fit a few more group activities in, depending on where they are and whether they are family-friendly.

I haven't had time to go to the gym much this summer, so all my muscle is turning to mush. Most of my clothes still fit, just not as well. I've been doing PT with Elbee to keep her more motivated and that is helping. Back to school for the kids means back to the gym for mom. I'm looking forward to it, I have a bunch of gym buddies and we are all going through summer withdrawal.

Can't wait to meet everyone. Are we PMing cell phone numbers?

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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #483 on: August 03, 2009, 11:50:29 pm »
This thing is next week!

I think I better start getting ready to go, or something. PM'ing phone numbers sounds like a good idea. I hope we are meeting up for something on Thursday evening.

Is Phyl the boss?

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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #484 on: August 04, 2009, 05:51:10 am »
Quote from: Kaybo on August 03, 2009, 08:02:00 pm
WAY TO GO PHYL!!!  I think that I found all of the weight that you lost!!   ;D

No, that would be me, Kaybo  :(

Don't forget to pack your knit hats!

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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #485 on: August 04, 2009, 08:55:42 am »
There was talk of doing pizza Thurs night.        We are leaving this weekend to go to Michigan first to our daughters and Dad is going to do a bathroom project for her.     It had better be done in time for us to get to Chicago Thurs as planned.    I will have internet computer access anyway while at her place.            I had wondered about some phone nos of others too.              My husband won't be going to alot of the symposium but will pay for him to come to the banquet so hewill be able to do some sightseeing.                                              Cheryl R
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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #486 on: August 04, 2009, 09:31:48 am »
Thanks Cheryl for the update and good journey to you in MI first!

will start a dinner thread in AN Community for Thurs night dinner

Phyl
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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #487 on: August 04, 2009, 09:35:11 am »
Hey everyone!
  I haven't been posting or lurking for a number of weeks now.  How strange.  I AM thinking about all of you in Chicago soon - hope you all have a terrific time.  I won't be able to make it, but don't feel too sorry for me as I'll be on vacation in Europe. I look forward to seeing all the photos (and all the hats!)  Hopefully it won't be too warm to model them.

Best wishes to all!
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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #488 on: August 05, 2009, 02:41:30 pm »
Quote from: Tamara on August 04, 2009, 09:35:11 am
I'll be on vacation in Europe.

BAH!  Unless you are going to champagne country in France (but stay away from Paris and anything else Parisian.....)... you should be in CHI instead! :)

Have a great trip! Send postcards!

Phyl
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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #489 on: August 05, 2009, 05:04:41 pm »
I am getting EXCITED!

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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #490 on: August 05, 2009, 06:29:07 pm »
OMG - it's barely a week away!!

I wish I was going to be there Thursday - I'll miss you all.  However, look for Willie and I on Friday afternoon. 

I am hoping to grab a seat at the Jackie Diels roundtable Fri night, but not sure how that all works.  I'm planning to attend as much of the facial and hearing sessions as possible - but the REAL event for me will be meeting all of you!

Kay and Mary, you've got my cell phone - I'll PM it to anyone else who wants it...

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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #491 on: August 05, 2009, 08:09:52 pm »
Deb, I am planning on attending that same round table discussion Friday evening. I would like to get her feedback on the physical therapist in St. Louis and what she thinks I need to start doing. I kind of figured it would be a situation where people come and go at each table, but as I recall hers was the only one of interest to me.

see you there.

Sara

P.S. When I first saw your "weight stable" comment, I thought it meant you had an eyelid weight that was being troublesome, but then I recalled the earlier diet conversation and felt pretty silly.
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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #492 on: August 05, 2009, 09:11:39 pm »
Mary!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You and Weldon are coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxox


I have many cell phone numbers.. and many of you have mine as well.  Will have laptop with me as well (have to check in with my work emails...) and will also be doing real-time upload of pics and updates from the symposium to the gang here on the forums.

Phyl
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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #493 on: August 07, 2009, 09:52:27 am »
There is another thread started at
http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=10195.45
for folks interested in a trip to the Field Museum pirate ship exhibit and/or dinner following at Gino's on Thursday evening.

We have a party of ten at this point, and are looking for at least five more to book a party room since Gino's does not take reservations, even for us.

Sara

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Re: Save the Date for Chicago ANA Convention August 14-16 2009
« Reply #494 on: August 10, 2009, 03:01:26 pm »
OK I am going to come down town for the Event on Saturday. Haven't decided yet if I'm going to take the train or drive. Question, is there any dress code for the Gala?

Because if I need to bring a change of cloths I will probably need to drive.

(I just hate to pay the parking cost down there.)
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