Ann, I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. Pookie, thank you for sharing also. This makes me think about my dad. I'm not real close with him but I love him dearly. We are much alike--addictive personalities and such. I would never admit to that before. I have tried to reach out to him regarding his smoking. I made a pact with him to quit and we could do it together. That was months ago. I did manage to quit and he didn't. It really worries me because my mom passed away from an agressive cancer. It's really frustrating when you can't help the ones you love.

Anywho, just some passing thoughts.

Pookie, good luck with party tonight.

-Avril

p.s. You will go below 160..and stay there. That's a promise