tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post8934144032910406825..comments2023-09-01T04:08:05.271-05:00Comments on In Laurie's Brain...: It's NUNS Time Again and a Couple of ShockersLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04321713951006827527noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-9529211464013238752007-02-22T22:23:00.000-06:002007-02-22T22:23:00.000-06:00Laura - :)Laura - :)Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321713951006827527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-38550043592259900422007-02-22T10:30:00.000-06:002007-02-22T10:30:00.000-06:00Oh, Laurie, that made me laugh out loud! Celebrat...Oh, Laurie, that made me laugh out loud! Celebrate that Sabbath, baby!Adelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17611116321632250068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-85316991091881224042007-02-20T22:11:00.000-06:002007-02-20T22:11:00.000-06:00Whenn - Good point!Whenn - Good point!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321713951006827527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-63797127796950317952007-02-20T15:22:00.000-06:002007-02-20T15:22:00.000-06:00If you think about it, 2 pounds is alot for doing ...If you think about it, 2 pounds is alot for doing absolutely nothing...mehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03332229081968788955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-20095394188875438572007-02-17T11:17:00.000-06:002007-02-17T11:17:00.000-06:00Lory - I could never give up TV. I'm impressed.Lory - I could never give up TV. I'm impressed.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321713951006827527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-91189343116675455962007-02-16T13:51:00.000-06:002007-02-16T13:51:00.000-06:00The tv is easier. Well, except that Ash Wednesday...The tv is easier. Well, except that Ash Wednesday arrives before we learn Meredith's fate. I'm not worried, though. You can't really have "Grey's Anatomy" without Meredith Grey, can you? ;)LoryKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08160339071841599529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-8556472132294069982007-02-16T13:50:00.000-06:002007-02-16T13:50:00.000-06:00Crap, indeed! I'm giving up tv again for Lent but...Crap, indeed! I'm giving up tv again for Lent but the hubbie is giving up wine and encouraging me to join him.<BR/>I've been thinking it would be a good idea for Lent plus I'd shed pounds but only TWO?<BR/>(Of course, the less I drink--the less I want to eat late at night--so maybe I can shed a few more lbs! Here's hoping!)LoryKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08160339071841599529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-46906489264046571432007-02-16T12:51:00.000-06:002007-02-16T12:51:00.000-06:00Laura - Oh, Jack already reminded me about the Sun...Laura - Oh, Jack already reminded me about the Sundays don't count thing. He actually considers the next day to start at sundown. So, according to him, I can start drinking at sunset on Saturday night. :0Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321713951006827527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-74699145294286985412007-02-16T12:43:00.000-06:002007-02-16T12:43:00.000-06:00I can definitely relate to NUNS, though unaware of...I can definitely relate to NUNS, though unaware of the acronym, as I've been practicing it for the better part of a year, since I realized I wasn't going to be able to go back to work soon. <BR/><BR/>Don't try to give up too much for Lent as that can be a form of self-sabotage! And remember, Sundays don't count!<BR/><BR/>I have been trying to do something positive rather than negative for Lent for the last few years. I joined Curves two weeks ago so maybe I will make that my Lenten thing.Adelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17611116321632250068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-18801013224701433152007-02-16T12:35:00.000-06:002007-02-16T12:35:00.000-06:00Grimm - It should be quite the bash.Grimm - It should be quite the bash.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321713951006827527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-85492376210082490832007-02-16T09:05:00.000-06:002007-02-16T09:05:00.000-06:00Look at it this way,2 pounds is 3.9 dollars.Add th...Look at it this way,<BR/><BR/>2 pounds is 3.9 dollars.<BR/><BR/>Add that to the cash you saved from your lack of drinking and shopping and you can one hell of a party after Easter.Grimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05618338903910867948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-24290326174854407322007-02-15T06:37:00.000-06:002007-02-15T06:37:00.000-06:00Leslie - It really is harder than it sounds.Susan ...Leslie - It really is harder than it sounds.<BR/><BR/>Susan - Re-fashion. Cool.<BR/><BR/>Jamie - Good idea! (I'm glad you left a comment!!!!!!!!!)<BR/><BR/>Texas Gal - I have a few non-Catholic friends who do this also.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321713951006827527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-80672964267382115772007-02-14T19:48:00.000-06:002007-02-14T19:48:00.000-06:00That sounds like a great idea. It would be VERY ha...That sounds like a great idea. It would be VERY hard to do as I LOVE to shop. Do you have to be Catholic though? If not, then I have about a week to get all my shopping done, right? The drinking part wouldn't be too hard as I've already been limiting myself because it's so darn expensive over here!!!TexasGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17940770585950324845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-5799463285433407552007-02-14T17:22:00.000-06:002007-02-14T17:22:00.000-06:00I'm concerned about all you're giving up. But hey...I'm concerned about all you're giving up. But hey, you're coming to visit at the onset of Lent so it shouldn't be too bad. I will however, avoid contact from that point until Easter weekend. LOL<BR/><BR/>JamieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-26862858519260270762007-02-14T12:12:00.000-06:002007-02-14T12:12:00.000-06:00Cool! Wow! Wahoo! Its pretty easy for me to giv...Cool! Wow! Wahoo! <BR/>Its pretty easy for me to give up all those things, but I live in a different world in many ways.<BR/><BR/>I have been thinking of signing up the wardrobe refashion pledge:<BR/>http://wardroberefashionfineprint.blogspot.com/<BR/>after I get another pair of shoes! of course I do that anyway, now if they said no new fabric...<BR/><BR/>BabySis- I wouldn't give up any protective barriers, now if you are just hating men for fun that is another story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-31643849205620545172007-02-14T10:32:00.000-06:002007-02-14T10:32:00.000-06:00You are a strong woman. I'm not sure I could give...You are a strong woman. I'm not sure I could give up the shopping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-43184674480941659172007-02-14T09:33:00.000-06:002007-02-14T09:33:00.000-06:00Baby Sis - I think the men secretly love it.Peter ...Baby Sis - I think the men secretly love it.<BR/><BR/>Peter - I hadn't even thought about that! That should seriously pay for the rest of the cabin after the deposit I left. Hot diggity damn!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321713951006827527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-27225171887345604392007-02-14T08:23:00.000-06:002007-02-14T08:23:00.000-06:00Good luck with your Lenten deal Laurie, with what ...Good luck with your Lenten deal Laurie, with what you save not shopping and drinking you'll be able to have the trip to New Orleans as well.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835936655590583808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604246.post-9603780194068453522007-02-14T08:03:00.000-06:002007-02-14T08:03:00.000-06:00Maybe I'll give up being mad at men. But I really ...Maybe I'll give up being mad at men. But I really am enjoying it so much...lol<BR/><BR/>Baby sisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com