Yesterday at work I had to fast till my blood test at 10:10. No human has had to endure more torment. How is it a clock can move so slowly? Oh, I was hungry. Seriously. Kwashiorkor was setting in. Sally Struthers was next to me, doing a commercial about me.
The whole workplace was doing the test. I mean, you didn't HAVE to do it, it was voluntary, but you get cheaper health insurance if you do it, so most of us were. And the other smart people scheduled their tests for, you know, 8:30 or 9:00. Why did I wait till 10:10? Why? Why do I not think?
By the time 10:00 rolled around and I had to go to the testing place next door to work, I crawled over like one of those people in the desert looking for water. And was there a LINE by that time? A LINE. Like we were waiting to go on a ride at Cedar Point. And I like how my example is always Cedar Point as opposed to Disneyland or some other amusement park. Hey. I grew up in the Midwest.
There were orange juice and Nutri-Grain bars for the people--the lucky, lucky people--who were finishing their test, and words cannot describe the lust and envy I had when I watched those people emerge and have some juice. If I could've crawled into their gullets, I would've. Others in line were chatting. One person was talking at the top of her lungs about her medical issues, and how she hates blood tests, and frankly making everyone else a little nervous.
I was speaking to no one. Because at this point I was so food-deprived that I had zero personality left. I was like one of those Macy's floats that had all the air taken from it. I just stood and stared at the ground like I had some kind of disorder.
Finally, FINALLY, it was my turn, and the very nice nurse weighed me (oy), took my measurements (they had to get an extender), and then drained the blood from my body. When I left, I ate a blueberry Nutri-Grain bar the same way Tallulah would have. As in, one bite without tasting it.
I would make a terrible anorexic person, apparently. I have a friend who used to be anorexic, and she told me all about how she ate precisely the same number of calories each day (if I recall, 250) and how she'd go to bed and listen to her stomach rumble. On night one of that I'd be all, "I'm getting up and toasting a bagel."
This is not to say that I have been stable and normal my whole life. See: hypochondria. See: barf phobia. See: panic attacks. I just never got the anorexia gene, apparently.
In other news, now that I've eaten and can think beyond the Nutri-Grain, my lip gloss is here. I got this on Amazon when I was ordering Gentle Leaders for the dogs. As I was checking out, Amazon said, "People who order Gentle Leaders also get this:
Please also note my gel manicure. On week two and going strong.
I guess that's all I have to tell you. Other than the part where the Real Housewives reunion was so worth my wait. Waiting till 9:00 last night was almost as hard as waiting for 10:10 yesterday morning. And now I have to wait for NEXT week for part two. I could watch the Real Housewives every day and never grow bored. Yes, I am deeply intellectual.
Okay. Going to shower and then be late for work because I am playing with Bobbi Brown. BOBBAYY!








Crap, I just posted a comment and it didn't post. Any way, nice post. You look beautiful with the no wrinkles, long lashes, those gel nails and oh, your hair, plus that new lip gloss.
Yes, an explanation of Cedar Point would be...nice.
Posted by: Tee | 31 January 2012 at 08:36 AM
Reading this post made me hungry, imma go toast a toaster streudel. That color is lovely on you.
Posted by: DeDe | 31 January 2012 at 08:38 AM
Okay, you know how we analyze the photos and look at everything BUT what you want us to look at?
The picture of your lovely lip gloss on the retro table...is that a cigarette burn on the table? Because if so, I think it's my grandmas old table.
Cigarette burns on the table=priceless patina.
Posted by: d-lou...not duffy-lou | 31 January 2012 at 08:45 AM
I am glad you survived the fasting.
I cheated once on a fasting blood test. Hey, I was pregnant, hungry, and completely out of control! On my way to the lab, I stopped at the store and picked up a two pack of chocolate frosted cream filled cupcakes. Oh, they were delicious. There may also have been some gummy bears consumed too. When my blood sugar levels came back sky high, I had to confess. Humiliating is what it was. My husband drove me to the repeat test.
I also do not have an anorexic gene in my body. I get headachy, cranky, and desperate when I'm hungry. See above.
Sally Struthers - still snorking!
Posted by: DB in MD | 31 January 2012 at 08:49 AM
Let's note that the dog is on the couch.
Posted by: Mother | 31 January 2012 at 08:56 AM
Kwashiorkor. Dying.
I always use Coney Island as my amusement park ref, but hey, DisneyWorld is good, too.
Posted by: Just Paula. | 31 January 2012 at 08:58 AM
BUT SHE LOOKED SO CUUUUTE. Like your dogs are never on the couch.
Posted by: June Gardens | 31 January 2012 at 08:59 AM
Wow, look at you? Your nail are perfect,lashes long, lips glossed and your crevasse is gone! Too bad you have to go to work.
I like those colors. I have heard good things about BOBBAYYY, and I've always wanted to try some of her makeup.
I don't think I could ever be anorexic because I'm Italian and we love food. Nor could I be bulimic because I can't make myself throw up. I have tried. I an inept.
Posted by: Anita | 31 January 2012 at 09:02 AM
Crevasse! Doesn't sound like a reference to the forehead. Which looks lovely.
Love the couch photo. Awwww.
Posted by: Letha | 31 January 2012 at 09:07 AM
So what are you thinking about the Botox? Like it? Worth it?
Posted by: DonnafromBoulder | 31 January 2012 at 09:09 AM
Oh, this is hardly my first Botox. Get it.
Posted by: June Gardens | 31 January 2012 at 09:10 AM
I have been wondering about your nails, they look so pretty. Still wondering about the off brand latisse...anyone? Hello?
I could also never be anorexic, the only times I have ever not been able to eat were after a horrible break up, like the fiasco last year. If I know I am not supposed to eat that is all I can think about, and I get so weak and jittery and feel like I may die. Not like have enough fat stored to last several weeks without any problem. I did that stupid HCG diet last year too, where you could only eat 500 calories a day. NEVER again!
Hope you and your lip gloss have a happy day!
Posted by: sandra | 31 January 2012 at 09:11 AM
So you were not a virgin?
Posted by: Anita (bahahahahahaa!!) | 31 January 2012 at 09:13 AM
Sandra, a couple of us on here use Rapidlash. But I have to say, my lashes are much longer than usual, but nothing like the Latisse!
Dogs are always supposed to be on the couch. they're in the house more than I am, right?
Posted by: The Furry Godmother | 31 January 2012 at 09:15 AM
Thank you Furry! At this point anything is an improvement over the little stubbles that I have!
Talu is technically on a blanket, not on the couch. Big difference!
Posted by: sandra | 31 January 2012 at 09:20 AM
That lip gloss looks good on you.
Posted by: Suzanne | 31 January 2012 at 09:24 AM
I wonder if Mother's last name is Brown because what immediately came to mind when I saw your long-lashed, lip-glossed, lovely-haired picture was "Mrs. Brown, you've got a lovely daughter!"
Posted by: Sadie - Yeah, I'm old. | 31 January 2012 at 09:27 AM
I think the knock-off Latisse was called Rapid Lash. I read it in this blog's comments. I feel like this blog morphed into one giant issue of Cosmo magazine. With a side of Us Weekly. Can we get the dogs all dressed up and vote on Who Wore It Best?
So I'd love for RHOBH comment of the week to go to Brandi, who eloquently said about her ex, "I don't think of him in my thoughts."
She's on the Today Show right now plugging her new book, "How to Keep Your Thoughts from Influencing Your Thinking".
Posted by: Lisa TPO | 31 January 2012 at 09:28 AM
I have to have blood tests at least once a year. I'm at the lab before 7:00 a.m., but I get up extra, extra early, and what KILLS me is the wait to have coffee. Arrrgghhh!
You look absolutely beautiful. Love your nails, the gloss is a perfect color for you, and your EYES!!
Why isn't my boy Eds on the couch, too?
Posted by: Jeanie | 31 January 2012 at 09:31 AM
I do not understand the anorexic breed. How can anyone not love to eat?
Love the gloss! Need the name!
I could also too watch RHoBH EVERY SINGLE DAY! After watching last night's installment, I have decided that Adrienne is a complete assbag. She is jealous of my fabulous Lisa!
VIVA LA LISA!!!!
Posted by: Jill Munroe...who wants to go eat at Villa Blanca just to meet fab Lisa. | 31 January 2012 at 09:41 AM
I decided to start having smoothies for dinner made with fruits and greens (to be healthier and to lose some weight). Last night was the first night and 30 minutes later I would have killed someone for an actual dinner. I think it's because I didn't get to chew something. In a million years I could never be anorexic.
Posted by: Beverly | 31 January 2012 at 09:44 AM
I know nothing about (1) Botox; (k) lip gloss; (#) anorexia; (9043z) dieting; or (+) RHofBH. So all I can say is that June Gardens looks radiant.
This is one of those days I'm glad I'm a guy.
Posted by: Peter, who grew up riding the amusement rides at Lincoln Park near New Bedford. | 31 January 2012 at 10:02 AM
What scares me is when I see anorectics on shows (HBO documentary, Intervention) I think they look GREAT. Skeletons wrapped in parchment paper and I'm all, can't I get anorexia for a little while? Sick.
Posted by: Just Paula. | 31 January 2012 at 10:03 AM
I was ridiculously excited when I saw your Bobbi Brown palette! I have it and absolutely love, love, love it! I should also thank you for recommending the Naked palette from Urban Decay last year. I just replaced it and still think it's the best eye palette going.
Posted by: Kim in Columbus | 31 January 2012 at 10:05 AM
I know, Paula. My father likes him a skinny girl, too. He will see those documentaries and be all, if she could just lose a few more pounds she would be perfect. How I did not end up with an eating disorder is beyond me.
Posted by: June Gardens | 31 January 2012 at 10:06 AM
Love the gloss, you rock it girl!!!
I'm w/Just Paula, I just want it for a little while...yeah, about 15 pounds worth!
Posted by: Mrs Blue | 31 January 2012 at 10:06 AM
I LOVE my Naked Eye palette by Too Faced, as well. Hi, Peter.
Posted by: June Gardens | 31 January 2012 at 10:07 AM
If you don't like pets on the couch (bed/chairs/table/your lap), you shouldn't come to my house. They live here so they get first dibs. Pet hair = love.
Speaking of which, JG, when are you coming to dinner?
Posted by: Poochie (I'll make a pass at a girl in glasses.) | 31 January 2012 at 10:12 AM
You're looking particularly lovely today, June- with the glossy lips, hair and nails...Glossariffic!
I hate fasting for blood work but fortunately have a lab one block from home that opens early- jump out of bed, run over for the bloodletting and grab a McCoffee.
Starve myself? HA! I love strapping on the feed bag-
Unfortunately, due to body type, I've been accused of being anorexic over the years and it always pissed me off-
People wouldn't say to someone who's overweight "oh you're so fat, why don't you stop eating" but felt it was OK to criticize my scrawny self.
I would kill for boobs with cleavage and soft, shapely shoulders-
Lu and Iris look so sweet!
Posted by: Mary Lou | 31 January 2012 at 10:12 AM
Whenever you invite me. Seeing as I still have flax and tuna in my cupboard. Did you know there are doughnuts in the Red Room today?
Posted by: June Gardens | 31 January 2012 at 10:13 AM
Since Pamela Soul Sister #2 got to tell her story yesterday, today Ima tell mine. True story: went to get my fasting bloodwork done a couple of weeks ago and they couldn't find my veins. In either arm! I was actually a little sick to my stomach while they were digging around. Finally the head vampire looked me in the face and yelled, "Someone get some OJ stat!" Then they told me to wait a few days for the wounds to heal and come back. It was my worst nightmare come true.
Posted by: Helen who hates the fasting bloodwork but has to have it done every 3 months! | 31 January 2012 at 10:20 AM
Speaking of makeup, did you notice all the RHoBH had white eyeliner and purple eyeshadow on? And, if I had any respect for Adrienne, it's gone after last night. She is a plastic face mean girl. I love Lisa. I think I will talk in her British accent all day today.
Posted by: The Zadge | 31 January 2012 at 10:23 AM
Senior year in high school I was a stick figure. My diet consisted of Pepsi and cigarettes. Oh. There was beer, too.
I was 5'8" and weighed 105#. I was also goth before gothic was popular. My mom was so freaked.
Posted by: Duffylou - I really wish I wasn't a food addict now | 31 January 2012 at 10:40 AM
Oh Helen, your story was much more breakfast-friendly than mine. I, too, also share the disappearing veins...makes for some bruised arms after bloodwork.
Love the lip gloss, nails, hair, lashes, and glasses, Junie.
Posted by: Pamela Soul Sister NUMBER TWO, emphasis on the # TWO...thanks for the laughs yesterday...I have a long road of dental work ahead and will need more laughs, please. | 31 January 2012 at 10:43 AM
I have no words. A funny blog (June Gardens, causing desperate housewives leave their groceries to thaw out on the counter since 2012), advice on beauty products and botox, witty banter about RHoBH (am I the ONLY one who thought Paul farting after his colonoscopy was funny?), and a lot of smart, humorous commentators. Seriously, I now have a reason to quit Facebook for good. And yes... Adrienne is a total assbag.
Posted by: Stephanie, who is going to watch the RHoBH reunion show on On Demand right now! | 31 January 2012 at 10:51 AM
Oh, it was white eyeliner? I thought all the housewives just decided to apply their own makeup for a change and that it was just gloppy eyelash glue. Professionally applied white eyeliner makes SO much more sense.
Posted by: Terri R | 31 January 2012 at 10:52 AM
I have bad veins too Helen. They are always telling me the roll. I almost kissed a man once when he got my blood on the first try.
Posted by: Anita (white eyeliner is back?) | 31 January 2012 at 10:54 AM
Peter's a guy?
Posted by: Hulk (My buddy Dave and I always say we like a gal with a little "sumthin'" in the back. BUT YOU AREN'T FAT! YOU'RE PERFECT THE WAY YOU ARE!) | 31 January 2012 at 10:57 AM
Adventureland. Our amusement park in these parts is Adventureland. I just love saying that.
The girls on the couch look like they've had a long afetrnoon of painting their nails, drinking wine and discussing boys and movies and life.
Posted by: Amish Annie/Paul lets go have some fun at Adventureland! | 31 January 2012 at 10:58 AM
Could I have butchered the word afternoon any worse?
Posted by: Amish Annie/Paul lets go have some fun at Adventureland! | 31 January 2012 at 11:00 AM
Mary Lou, I am overweight and have had more than one person say super nasty things to me about it. Unfortunately, people think it's okay to say things to anyone they feel is not the ideal body size I guess. I have a family member staying with me for the next couple of months while she's in school and we've talked about weight issues a few times (she lost a ton of weight and understands what I go through). She keeps commenting on how healthy I eat and how little I eat. And yet I look like I sit around stuffing my pie hole nonstop and people have felt like it's okay to say that to me from time to time. Genetics suck for some of us!
Posted by: Beverly | 31 January 2012 at 11:02 AM
White eyeliner? Is heroin chic back?
The girl on the HBO documentary with the feeding tube had the perfect body. Well, except for the feeding tube.
Posted by: Just Paula. | 31 January 2012 at 11:04 AM
They were all ganging up on Lisa last night for the pettiest reasons, especially Adrienne. Get over yourself, dumb ass Maloof.
Brandi is hilarious with her slutty,stupid, crass ways. And that other chick with the $25,000 sunglasses is just annoying.
And how about those vile texts from Russell? What a monster! The scenes for next week show Taylor talking about popping her jaw back in place, I'm assuming after he beat her. It was awful hearing those texts.
I have no problem fasting in the morning since I often don't eat until noon. I know, bad. But I cannot go to sleep hungry. The refrigerator calls to me, keeping me awake.
Posted by: original joann--you look fabulous June, you skinny waif. | 31 January 2012 at 11:05 AM
Is putting lip gloss on a dog easier than putting lipstick on a pig?
Posted by: suburbancorrespondent | 31 January 2012 at 11:10 AM
I, too, tinkered with anoerexia in high school. Many days I ate nothing at all. Drank a Tab for breakfast and another one for lunch. I was the first one home and convinced my parents that I had already eaten before they got home... every day. I don't think they were really paying attention. I don't know why I wasn't headachy, shaky, cranky and weak all the time. I was a straight A student, cheerleader, in pep club, drama and worked a part time job. HOW?? At 5'7" I weighed 108 lbs.
June - you have convinced me to get the gel on my next mani-pedi. I can't believe how good that looks after two weeks. Do you actually use your hands or just keep them encased in plastic? I generally get my first chip getting my keys out of my purse on the way out of the nail salon. And it's all down hill from there.
Posted by: Lisa | 31 January 2012 at 11:12 AM
Oh, and thanks again everyone for the Lisa-love today. We Lisas of the Pie thank you.
Posted by: Lisa | 31 January 2012 at 11:13 AM
Lisa, since my manicure, I have bowled, taken out the trash many times, done my paint-by-numbers, constructed a house, thrown the discus, gotten a baby out of a burning building, peeled tar off a road, run my hands through gravel and shoved my paws in the garbage disposal. Somewhere in there I began lying a little.
Posted by: June Gardens | 31 January 2012 at 11:15 AM
Beverly-
We just can't win, apparently-people are just bloody rude, aren't they?!
Wish I'd said "have YOU looked in a mirror lately?", instead of trying to explain and getting the smug, all knowing look in return-
Bitches indeed!!
Posted by: Mary Lou | 31 January 2012 at 11:22 AM
Beverly, it's crazy how people are so mindlessy mean. It still blows my mind how stupid many people are. You seem like such a fun, nice, positive person and all those small minded, insulated puny-brained, not-getting-any-sex idiots who say crap to you can shove it up their ***.
I'd like to see June throw a discus.
Posted by: Amish Annie/Paul ask me how I really feel | 31 January 2012 at 11:23 AM
That is one hell of a manicure, June!
Posted by: Mary Lou is impressed by the Teflon manicure | 31 January 2012 at 11:27 AM
If there's a Hulkapalooza #2, there should definitely be a discus throwing contest. And pastries for the prizes.
Posted by: Amish Annie/Paul | 31 January 2012 at 11:31 AM
Hulk, youe little sumthin is in the back? Pictures, please?
Posted by: Linda in CO | 31 January 2012 at 11:34 AM
I still remember being at a garage sale a few years back. A lady asked me when I was due. Seeing that my youngest is 21, I dryly replied, 15 years ago...(or however long it really was.) I do believe she was embarrassed.
Posted by: Duffylou -people should think before they speak | 31 January 2012 at 11:37 AM
I have met Beverly. She is hot. Hair, skin, makeup, clothes, very put together. And after a conversation with her, she was even more hot.
Posted by: Letha | 31 January 2012 at 11:49 AM
One of my friends I play Mah Jongg with got the gel manicure last month and it is going strong.
That picture of Tallulah made my heart beat a little faster and I said "Awwww" out loud.
Posted by: Lisa Pie never says "Awww" when my own dogses are on the couch! | 31 January 2012 at 11:51 AM
Awww, Letha....thank you!
Letha and Sadie are hot too! We need to have another get together soon.
Posted by: Beverly | 31 January 2012 at 11:57 AM
Heads up about Latisse - I used it for a while religiously and sure enough - amazing lashes- I was leaving mascara trails on my eyebrows. Heck, I didn't even NEED mascara they were so dark and lush. Then I ran out and didn't buy it for a month. My lashes totally reverted to their blond, wimpy selves. I started using it again but my lashes have NEVER again looked as good as they did on the first go round. Latisse. It's the new meth.
Posted by: Deb who wishes she was smart enough to buy back up bottles. | 31 January 2012 at 12:00 PM
I swear a gel manicure NEVER chips. ANd you cannot get it off. Seriously. Mine finally fell off like little petals because my nails grew out from underneath it!
So sorry, Beverly, Duffylou and Marylou. People can be so mean.
Posted by: The Furry Godmother | 31 January 2012 at 12:03 PM
June, are those the glasses we bullied you about a while ago? This is a great picture of them. Very cool lines.
My fasting blood test is this Tuesday and I figured I could sneak a half a cup of coffee before hand...do ya think? Anybody get away with that? It's not until 10:00 AM so I figured I'll stay in bed until 9:15 AM.
Posted by: PJ When the angels ask me to recallllllll the thrill of it allllllll, I will tell them I remember youuuuuuuuuuuu. High school senior year. Music is powerful. | 31 January 2012 at 12:08 PM
We have a sunroom with a couch that overlooks the patio and back yard. For years we are out there sweating, slaving, stinking, digging, hauling, and the dog? Lying on his sheet, inside, on the couch watching us. All air conditioned or heated, as is appropriate. Dog is smarter than people.
Posted by: PJ When the angels ask me to recallllllll the thrill of it allllllll, I will tell them I remember youuuuuuuuuuuu. High school senior year. Music is powerful. | 31 January 2012 at 12:12 PM
Thank you, Beverly. You, Letha and Tee are beautiful ladies indeed. Glad I've had a chance to meet you all. And, of course, Her Royal Highness June Gardens without whom none of us Pie Peeps would be here. So very glad to have met her gorgeous self.
Posted by: Sadie - Yes, we need another Atlanta Junefest. Maybe June will even join us next time, she said hopefully. | 31 January 2012 at 12:38 PM
Hulk, I would have gotten back to you earlier, but I was having a gel mani/pedi and couldn't type before my nails dried.
Of course I'm a guy! Silly.
Posted by: Peter, who is as macho as the next guy but has to run over to Hermes now to pick up a man-bag. | 31 January 2012 at 12:39 PM
Peter, gel manicures dry immediately. Nice try, though.
Posted by: June Gardens | 31 January 2012 at 12:40 PM
Peter, Hulk, Steve et al: Any guy on this blog has definitely got a 'little sumthin' somewhere!
Posted by: Ruby Blue, expert on hot guys from waaaaay back, ummm hmmm. | 31 January 2012 at 01:02 PM
Tallulah looks tiny in that picture! She definitely doesn't need fashion mags, she's already got the look! I hope she enjoys her lip gloss!
Posted by: Chelle | 31 January 2012 at 01:04 PM
If someone is eating healthy and still not losing weight, perhaps they aren't eating enough? Without enough calories, the body will go into starvation mode and hold on to every calorie.
Best is to amp up exercise while cutting calories to a manageable level (not extreme). Your doctor can give you an idea of how many calories you need.
Posted by: Jane | 31 January 2012 at 01:06 PM
Wow, June! I can't believe you just outed me.
Posted by: Peter, who thinks Lincoln Park may be a bit too dark for his skin tone and now won't be able to get it off for weeks. | 31 January 2012 at 01:10 PM
Thanks, Jane! I've actually been told by a number of people that I probably don't eat enough, but I have a difficult time forcing myself to eat more when I'm not hungry. I guess I need to try though. And I definitely need to work on exercising more or, you know, some. Ha!
Posted by: Beverly | 31 January 2012 at 01:37 PM
"...and all those small minded, insulated puny-brained, not-getting-any-sex idiots who say crap to you can shove it up their ***."
I was thisclose to being offended Amish until you got to the part about saying crap to Beverly...
Posted by: Hulk (I have not had the pleasure of meeting said Beverly...) | 31 January 2012 at 01:45 PM
So last fall when I turned 36 my gift to myself was a complete physical that included bloodwork and, of course, fasting. Because we were going to be in Vegas for my actual birthday, we went out with friends to celebrate a couple of days prior. And of course I chose the night before my bloodwork. They said not to eat after 9pm. So of course we went for all you can eat at the Thai-Japanese and me being the glutton I am, I ate and ate and ate until exactly 9pm.
The next morning I went for my bloodwork and when my test results came back my doctor must have said WTF and called me back in for another urine test.
It would appear that copious amounts of fat showed up in tests and the doctor thought I was a heart attack waiting to happen.
If I had to guess, it was the double order of deep fried calamari and fried oysters and tempura and all those spicy tuna rolls. Oy.
Posted by: Tawny | 31 January 2012 at 01:46 PM
I actually am attracted to many different body types of women...
Copnversly women of all body types are not attracted to me.
I gotta yin-yang kinda thing going here...
Posted by: Hulk (Seriously...Peter's a guy?) | 31 January 2012 at 01:50 PM
Maybe it's my spelling...
Posted by: Hulk (Stupid lack of sleep...) | 31 January 2012 at 01:58 PM
Having lived with two diabetics who had to have fasting blood work every three months I can tell you we have been told by the different nurses that black coffee(no cream, no sugar) will not harm the results of said bloodwork, but you should check with your own health care provider to make sure which test you are having. This was so important because my poor mother could not function without her morning coffee. Sadly I'm becoming the same way.
June you look marhvelous today!
Posted by: Heather P | 31 January 2012 at 02:04 PM
Well, Hulk, if you ever make it down to Atlanta we'll have to meet up. But you'll probably have to beat me, Letha, Sadie, Lindy, Fay and Tee off with a stick. (Am I missing anyone else?)
Posted by: Beverly | 31 January 2012 at 02:09 PM
Hey can we talk about the new Van Halen songs? I'm pumped! Hold on. Let me go listen first...
Never mind...
Posted by: Hulk (Wow that's bad...) | 31 January 2012 at 02:11 PM
Tattoo tattoo. Yawn.
Posted by: Amish Annie/Paul | 31 January 2012 at 02:22 PM
The new Van Halen songs (I've heard two now) are AWFUL. It's so sad when old bands put out something new just so they can keep touring and singing the old, good stuff.
Posted by: Tammi V.V. - | 31 January 2012 at 02:57 PM
Like anything could top David Lee Roth's "Just A Gigolo."
Posted by: Just Paula. | 31 January 2012 at 03:14 PM
David Lee Roth makes me wanna Jump.
Posted by: Letha, off a bridge | 31 January 2012 at 03:19 PM
And let's not forget Sammy Hagar's "I Can't Drive 55."
Posted by: Just Paula. | 31 January 2012 at 03:26 PM
I will say Runnin' With The Devil was probably their best song. Now they're just runnin' with the dinosaurs.
Posted by: Amish Annie/Paul | 31 January 2012 at 03:28 PM
I've seen Van Halen with Roth, Van Halen with Hagar and Roth solo. The original lineup in the late 70's/early 80's put on a fairly decent concert, saw them several times. Eddie's guitar work was amazing and David Lee Roth wasn't a shriveled up old STD infested prune like he is now.
Saw Roth solo after their original breakup. Total boring showman with no substance. Quite frankly all I can remember is him hanging from the rafters or some crap.
Van Halen with Hagar. Um, kinda boring too but not near as bad as Roth solo. By then, their newer songs were just too different from the first few albums.
Posted by: Amish Annie/Paul really wants to attend a VH concert but just doesn't think they can put on a good time anymore. Maybe if Michael Anthony hadn't left... | 31 January 2012 at 03:39 PM
When is the Atlantafest?
Beverly, I just had my physical and was discussing w/the PA about my weight and how disgusted I am because Hubby has lost weight and I haven't lost and ounce and we mostly eat the same thing, except after dinner he grazes until he goes to bed and I don't. She ask about my sleep and I told her I don't. She said that could be the problem. Also, I never thought about not eating enough calories each day. Humm, I might have to start counting.
Posted by: Tee | 31 January 2012 at 03:49 PM
I have a lot of sleep issues and have been told that may be part of my problem as well.
We can have Atlantafest anytime! Are you on facebook, Tee? We could all private message each other there.
Posted by: Beverly | 31 January 2012 at 03:52 PM
If you aren't sleeping at least 7 hours a night, that is probably part of the issue. This is an older study, but worth reading:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC535702/
Posted by: Jane | 31 January 2012 at 04:13 PM
Saw VH with Sammy twice and Sammy solo twice. Sammy is the MAN!
Posted by: Hulk (Saw him once from 5th row center...) | 31 January 2012 at 04:44 PM
Dudes, refresh! June reposted.
Posted by: Letha, | 31 January 2012 at 04:46 PM
Gimme Van Hagar over Van Halen any day...ANY DAY!!!
Posted by: Lisa TPO | 31 January 2012 at 04:50 PM
Beverly and Mary Ann (and others) I am with you! The other night a friend came up to me at a party, patted MY STOMACH! and said "looks like you have put on a few holiday pounds." And she never was a close friend, certainly not close enough to ugh, touch my gut.
Posted by: Terri R | 31 January 2012 at 05:08 PM
Beverly, I am not on Facebook, but Sadie has my e-mail address.
Posted by: Tee | 31 January 2012 at 05:58 PM
I was on Amazon looking for a harness for my kiddo, when I noticed what came up under the "Other customers suggested these items" section. Initially my husband thought I was objecting to the dog harness. I still don't quite understand how someone would suggest a female strap-on harness for someone looking for a baby harness.
http://www.amazon.com/Jeep-90107R-3-In-1-Backpack-Harness/dp/B002GWVDN8/ref=sr_1_5?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1328065470&sr=1-5
Posted by: Brooke | 31 January 2012 at 10:08 PM