Update On Honey

9 years ago

Oh Frank - I almost didn't want to click on this...so glad I did.

I know you are over the moon and Honey is getting all sorts of attention (like she doesn't anyway).

happy happy!

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Dan Riffle

9 years ago

Awesome to read, Frank.

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Cali16 9 years ago

Frank, like Kay I was hesitant to open the thread. But glad I did and soooooooo happy for both you and Honey that the biopsy was negative!!

Trust me, I know the tremendous weight that's just been lifted from your shoulders!!!

Thanks for sharing the good news!
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- AprilCT 9 years ago
  
  Yippee!
  That is really great news, Frank. I am very happy for the both of you.
  
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  discrat 9 years ago
  
  This causes for a smooth ride in that convertible of yours and lots of fun and celebration
  
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  Frank Donovan 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by discrat
  
  This causes for a smooth ride in that convertible of yours and lots of fun and celebration
  
  Not sure Honey's well enough to be driving yet, but great to hear the good news. Give her a cuddle from us, Frank.
  
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  lanfear63 9 years ago
  
  Ok, Honey's well that's great.
  
  How about an update on BF?
  
  PS: Honey only drives Rovers
  
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bizgrower

9 years ago

Cooool!!!!

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sbucciarel

Banned 9 years ago

The nightmare is over. Very good news to hear. Give Honey a big kiss for me.

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Mark Singletary

9 years ago

Looks like I wasn't the only one dreading what was behind this link but glad I opened it and even happier this worked out for you and Honey. I hope you two have many more wonderful, happy, years together.

Mark

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iseultmca

9 years ago

I'm so glad to hear that Honey is well, I saw the photo you posted in your last post and she's such a sweetie!

Iseult

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BigFrank

Banned 9 years ago

Greetings All,

Thanks to each and every one of you for your kind words.

As far as an update on myself, I am doing great. I am most happy about losing 20 pounds in the past 5 weeks without any struggle. I was feeling worse than I ever had at any point in my life and simply could not go on the way I was living. I feel as if I have lost 50 pounds.

Normally, I start my diets in the spring. This time I plan to be finished before spring arrives. I continuously amaze myself at what I am able to accomplish once I seriously commit to a project. Although I am blessed with many gifts (superior intellect, sexual prowess, the ability to leap tall buildings in a single bound), it is my indomitable will that is far and away the most beneficial, although there is something to be said for the sexual prowess.

I have enjoyed my break from the various forums I frequent and have come to realize that not participating in some discussions has brought a sense of inner peace and calm to my everyday existence. It has also created more time to pursue things that I had lost sight of as it relates to their importance in my life. I am learning new software, doing a little writing and helping my last remaining client get ready for a product launch.

Although I haven't made a firm decision to move forward on this, I am beginning to look at properties for sale in my area that have at least 25 acres of land and are partially cleared. I have regretted selling my farm and think that is how I want Honey and I to spend our final years. So, the hunt is on. No, I won't sell the lake house. No one is getting that until I die. lol My last farm was only 6 miles from this house and while farm land is being eaten up by housing development, this is still the boondocks in any sense of the word. With luck, I'll find something within 10 or 15 miles of here. That's plenty close enough.

I am, of course putting as many miles as I possibly can on the Bimmer and unfortunately I am now looking for someplace to store it for the winter. I simply won't drive it if I can't have the top down. lol

The leaves are just beginning to fall and another summer is in the rear view mirror. Life continues to zoom by. Where did it go? Need to make the most of what's left.

Be well, all of you. I'm not hard to find if you require anything from me.

Cheers. - Frank

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Kay King

9 years ago

I've always joked about diets - because I never had to do one. However, in the past two years I've been lazy about exercise and gained 25 lbs. so I'm eating my words now. I've lost a bit over 5 lbs - and it ain't easy. Good going!

I have enjoyed my break from the various forums

So - we're not special? We're just on "the various forums"...sigh.

Good luck on the property search - I moved from a subdivision to a rural area when I came north last year. Such a change and so relaxing - I'd go further into the "boonies" if I could.

Although I am blessed with many gifts (superior intellect, sexual prowess, the ability to leap tall buildings in a single bound), it is my indomitable will that is far and away the most beneficial, although there is something to be said for the sexual prowess.

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sbucciarel

Banned 9 years ago

Originally Posted by BigFrank

although there is something to be said for the sexual prowess.

ha ha ha

Originally Posted by BigFrank

No, I won't sell the lake house. No one is getting that until I die. lol

You have a lake house? As in lake with fish? It needs a caretaker ... right? After you move your ass out on the farm?

Good luck on your diet. I went on one too and have lost all of the excess I was carrying around.

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lanfear63

9 years ago

You realize after losing all that weight we are now going to have to call you Medium Frank

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sbucciarel Banned 9 years ago

Originally Posted by lanfear63

You realize after losing all that weight we are now going to have to call you Medium Frank

... and if he loses more we're going to have to call him Little Itty Bitty Frank. Too much more and we'll have to call him the Apple Pencil. You've heard about the Apple Pencil haven't you Frank? lol.
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bizgrower

9 years ago

Originally Posted by lanfear63

You realize after losing all that weight we are now going to have to call you Medium Frank

Medium Kosher Frank if it was a healthy diet .

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Claude Whitacre

9 years ago

Originally Posted by lanfear63

You realize after losing all that weight we are now going to have to call you Medium Frank

Originally Posted by bizgrower

Medium Kosher Frank if it was a healthy diet .

If Frank looses too much weight, we'll all have to call him, "Little Vienna Sausage With Trim".

I'll be honest, it's been my pet name for Frank for months now.

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lanfear63

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

If Frank looses too much weight, we'll all have to call him, "Little Vienna Sausage With Trim".

I'll be honest, it's been my pet name for Frank for months now.

You only thought of that because you look down on yourself.

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BigFrank

Banned 9 years ago

Originally Posted by Kay King

I've always joked about diets - because I never had to do one. However, in the past two years I've been lazy about exercise and gained 25 lbs. so I'm eating my words now. I've lost a bit over 5 lbs - and it ain't easy. Good going!

Yeah, about that exercise thing - as soon as I lose another 20 pounds it's back to the treadmill and I'm even contemplating joining a gym for the winter. Only problem with that is I get addicted to going and am absolutely miserable on days that I can't go. I mean even more miserable than usual, if that's even possible. lol

So - we're not special? We're just on "the various forums"...sigh.

Well, it's not like there were that many.

Good luck on the property search - I moved from a subdivision to a rural area when I came north last year. Such a change and so relaxing - I'd go further into the "boonies" if I could.

Here is an aerial shot of the farm. The 10 acres are bordered in white of which 3.5 acres were cleared and had an electric fence installed in the entire cleared area for Baby to roam. She was in dog heaven, then - as she is now. The house and fish hatchery are in the green circle. The hatchery was larger than the house. lol

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Oh, c'mon. You know it's true!

Originally Posted by sbucciarel

ha ha ha You have a lake house? As in lake with fish?

Just a modest rancher for me, Honey and Twiggy. Three bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, giant family room and a full, dry basement with a fireplace. Fireplace in the living room, too. All capped-off with a million dollar view. lol I did tear out most of the Rhodedendrons. The look beautiful when in bloom for two weeks out of the year and like a rat's nest the other 50 weeks. I left a few. :-)

It needs a caretaker ... right? After you move your ass out on the farm?

Actually, the reason why I want to stay close is so I can live in both at once, depending on my emotional whims. I had the farm and the lake house last time and really enjoyed being to sleep at whatever one I found myself at in the evening. I like having options. :-)

Good luck on your diet. I went on one too and have lost all of the excess I was carrying around.

Thanks. I'm feeling great, but I am taking a nice drive to Whole Foods, this afternoon. lol

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You realize after losing all that weight we are now going to have to call you Medium Frank

I've been called worse.

Originally Posted by sbucciarel

... and if he loses more we're going to have to call him Little Itty Bitty Frank. Too much more and we'll have to call him the Apple Pencil. You've heard about the Apple Pencil haven't you Frank? lol.

As of yesterday, yes! lol I have been waiting years to buy an iPad as I have not seen one that offered enough for someone that rarely leaves the house. I believe the wait is over. I'll be getting one with my Apple watch for Christmas. Santa is such a generous soul.

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Frank; I know you are joking. But I think that's true.

I was not joking, at all. I don't have much, but that fact, combined with indefatigable spirit are my two greatest attributes.

I think you have a power of will, that pulls you through any of your trials and tribulations.

Without those aspects of my personality I would have died a homeless drunk, in my 30's. lol

A few people have it. Most don't. I think you do.

In spades!

And there is something to be said for sexual prowess......I've heard.

Possibly, but unfortunately, not from either of the women you've had sex with. (See what I did, there??)

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I know you can hear us Frank .... come baaaackkk

You sound like most of the women that I bedded in my 20's. Still stalking me and begging for more. Is there no rest for the weary?

Originally Posted by bizgrower

Medium Kosher Frank if it was a healthy diet .

Very healthy. I eat the best foods when I diet. That compensates for eating less.

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

If Frank looses too much weight, we'll all have to call him, "Little Vienna Sausage With Trim".

No - it will be "'Big Vienna Sausage." Some things never change - regardless of how much weight you lose.

I'll be honest, it's been my pet name for Frank for months now.

That's not what you generally whisper in my ear when we cuddle.

Cheers. - Frank

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discrat 9 years ago

Frank, you're a beast and a legend... Sipping on Lattes all day and driving around in that convertible beemer and hanging out on the shore of your Lakehouse .

Epic plain Epic

You ought to make an WSO out of that lol
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Claude Whitacre 9 years ago

Originally Posted by BigFrank

, it is my indomitable will that is far and away the most beneficial, although there is something to be said for the sexual prowess.

Frank; I know you are joking. But I think that's true.

I think you have a power of will, that pulls you through any of your trials and tribulations.

A few people have it. Most don't. I think you do.

And there is something to be said for sexual prowess......I've heard.
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- Dan Riffle 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre
  
  And there is something to be said for sexual prowess......I've heard.
  
  Your wife just loves to tell you stories of her previous lovers, eh?
  
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  Claude Whitacre 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Dan Riffle
  
  Your wife just loves to tell you stories of her previous lovers, eh?
  
  My wife and I have really embraced the swinger lifestyle.
  
  My last few sexual reviews were;
  
  "I guess I've had worse"
  "We never got around to it. He wouldn't stop talking"
  "Claude is the reason it has to be pitch black, before I have sex"
  "Never has there been a better argument for twin beds, than Claude"
  
  So you see....I've been around.
  
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