Thursday, February 6, 2014




Okay I haven't done this in a very long time but here we go...  If you are reading this you have to leave a comment today.  It's mandatory comment day here on this blog.  If it is anonymous please leave at least a first name.  K?  

And I can see you so if you don't do it I might just have another cookie contest so what would you rather do, comment or mail me cookies?  Just think about that one and write me a comment.  Thank you!  And to my peeps that always do, smooch!

I heard on the news that 64% of the country is covered in snow or ice.  Yikes.  The most in over a decade.  It's still in the 80's here and I am a happy girl about that even though today I will be in the card room instead of at the pool.

One day soon we are going to have a cookout by the pool, not many people, just the ones that I swim with, I suggested that we do it and each bring food and they said they would.  We haven't set a date yet but it sounds like fun to me.

Well I won't keep you reading any longer so you won't be too tired to comment.  You will comment, right?  Right.  Thanks...

68 comments:

  1. You don't scare me because I know you won't eat the cookies as they have too many calories. I actually had a question for you the other day but I forgot what it was. Oh wait I remember it now - Do you go to the gym on days you are not meeting with The Tormenator?

    Dawn B.

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    1. dawn i don't go to the gym other days but i do water jogging and walking. and you are right about the cookies! ha ha

      smiles, bee
      xoxo

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  2. If you're having a cookie contest thingy then I am, too. Make that an addendum to your threat. I mean, your kind request. ;)

    It is rediculously cold this year. 45 here this morning. It was 80 yesterday afternoon on my patio. Ack.

    Did I understand that you may cruise out of Tampa this summer? That may actually be doable for me. Miami is just too far for me to drive.

    smooches to you, too, dear friend! Have a lovely day. big hugs xoxo

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    1. the plan is out of tampa on the legend in may with the duck and d#1 but not booked yet.

      xoxo

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  3. Thanks for a fun read every morning. Keep up the great workouts. Your transformation is amazing.

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    1. thank you! butttttttt, you didn't sign this so sorry, but you have to comment again tomorrow.

      smiles, bee
      ooxxo

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  4. Miss Bee ~ You don't know me but I KNOW you. I wake up to you every morning and I love you dearly (and loved Sarge). Perhaps one of these days we will sail together and share a cup cake.

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    1. i'd love to share a cupcake with you! but, sorry, you didn't sign this so you have to comment again tomorrow. oops... got ya'

      smiles, bee
      xoxoxo

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  5. Good Morning. I am living in that 64% of the snow/ice covered country, and I must say I am sick and tired of winter ! I so enjoy your pictures of beautiful and warm Florida, and your lovely home. I also enjoy going on the cruises with you. I hope you don't mind my visiting you everyday.

    Kathy

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    1. kathy i am thrilled that you visit me! keep coming back please! and i love to hear your comments honey...

      hugs, bee
      xxoox

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  6. Good morning Bee from the frozen north of Southern Ontario. Read you every morning. Trying to lose some weight. You make me smile. Regards Pat.

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    1. hi pat! so happy to hear from you honey! stay warm! thanks for the lovely comment!

      smiles, bee
      xoxoxoxo

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  7. I found Sarge's blog through Mel, Calm Cool and Collected and then started reading yours because Sarge told us to check it out and to keep an eye on you. I read it each morning.

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    1. so happy you mentioned sarge. i have been thinking about him so much lately. one thing though, you didn't sign this so sorry, you have to comment again tomorrow. oops...

      hugs, bee
      xoxoxoxoxo

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  8. You make my day. It is cold in Texas this morning. We even have sleet. I hate cold and we have had way too much this year. You are awesome.

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    1. keksie thank you for your comment and stay warm honey. loved meeting you here this morning!

      smiles, bee
      xoxoxoxoxo

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  9. Good morning, Empress Bee! I'm happy to leave a comment. That pool party sounds like great fun, but enjoy your card game today. Hugs to you!

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    1. joy you are one of the regulars and *smooch* to you honey!

      hugs, bee
      xoxoxoxo

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  10. You're so funny--I've never been admonished (threatened) online. I love reading lots of blogs, but I don't always comment and it is a little like going to church and not leaving a donation. On the other hand, I regularly use my public library and I don't pay for the hundreds of books I read on my Nook, except I pay my taxes. I get my money's worth.

    I have enjoyed reading about your gym and trainer. I haven't been able to go to my gym for a week due to our weather in PA. This morning, my driveway is iced over--maybe tomorrow will be better.

    I look forward to your cruise comments because I am a cruise fan too. I love those big ships--never a dull moment.

    Thanks for "inviting" everyone to join your conversation. :-)

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    1. rj, hello! so happy to hear from you! and thank you so much for the lovely (and nicely long!) comment.

      hugs, bee
      xoxoxoxo

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  11. Bee,
    Good morning! I am a lurker (I read your blog everyday)! I am amazed at how well you are doing with getting healthy and staying healthy! You look terrific and I am jealous of how you manage to do the right things everyday! I hope you have a wonderful day in Sunny Florida. We got 10 inches of snow yesterday here in Wallingford CT and everything froze overnight! I am so tired of winter!

    Hugs
    Lynn

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    1. lynn thank you for the wonderful thoughts and i am so happy you read every day! my readers mean so much to me! happy to see the comment and hope you do so often!

      smiles, bee
      xoxooxxoxo

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  12. How could I not comment on that gorgeous photo. I read and enjoy every day. Susan

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    1. susan, thank you SO much for the lovely compliment! and happy you are here honey!

      smiles, bee
      xoxoxoxoox

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  13. I'm still here Bee . . . buried in snow up here at the moment and looking into escaping to Florida for a few weeks. I'm still wearing your earrings too . . . and I'm still enjoying your blog. Hugs, Dee

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    1. dee! so glad to hear from you honey! hope to hear from you more too. hurry to florida, it is so beautiful now!

      hugs, bee
      xoxoxoxo

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  14. Yes Miss Bee I lurk every morning. Enjoy you attitude and positive way of thinking! It's cold here in N FL , but no snow, so we are in the 36%!

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    1. hi honey! welcome and so happy to have you. ummm, you did forget to sign this but since i know who you are i'll let this one slide! ha ha

      hugs

      smiles, bee
      xoxoxo

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  15. A cookout by the pool sounds fun! It's really hard to imagine 80 degree weather right now. It's -11 here.
    Have a great day!!
    Cate

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    1. cate! thank you for the comment (and remembering to sign it!). good for you! -11?? yikes! i would not survive there, i would go into such a deep depression i would not last the month i fear. stay warm and safe!

      hugs, bee
      xoxoxoxoox

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  16. Great photo. When can you squeeze us into your busy schedule??? I'm needing some Bee!

    Big hugs, honey...

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    1. sandy! of course i will. let me know when you are doing something i can tag along with (y'all) and i'll be there or come visit me and you can swim too.

      hugs, bee
      xoxoxoxo

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  17. Hello Miss Bee - Long time lurker here. Love sailing with you on your cruises. You prepared me for my Breeze cruise. Live in Wisconsin and need to get away to warmer weather. Love to see your weight loss too. You are an inspiration!
    Kim from Wisconsin

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    1. kim! hi honey! happy to hear from you. i love the breeze, my favorite ship of all time. (well especially that piano bar 88!) but from the captain to the cd to the crew i love all of it. thanks for everything!

      smiles, bee
      xoxoxoxoxo

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  18. We are covered in snow! Almost 12 inches yesterday. We'll take it. THe more the merrier... it all means WATER, drought buster!

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    1. lisa thank you for coming by and so happy you have the snow you want (and not me!). i love comments and wouldn't mind if you ever decide to do it again!

      smiles, bee
      xoxoxoxo

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  19. Good Morning Bee,
    Since I can't cook or bake, I figured I better leave a comment. You are right. South Florida today was the warmest spot in the continental USA. Love it here in the winter!!!!
    MaryC

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    1. i love south florida all year long, the long summers are my favorite too. thanks for being there and keep reading. you are allowed to comment again if you want also! ha ha

      smiles, bee
      xxoxoxoxo

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  20. Morning Bee! Crazy cold here. School is cancelled today for black ice on the roads. Too bad I still have to go to work! Weird that it's not sake for the kids, but plenty safe for adults to be on the road apparently! Enjoy your warm pool today. This weather really makes me look forward to our next cruise in less than 3 months - Panama Canal (Miami to Los Angeles). I need some heat!

    Hope your day is lovely as always. YOu probably don't have much use for scarfs in FL but I saw this on Etsy and thought of you: https://img1.etsystatic.com/042/0/8278274/il_170x135.559222435_btwr.jpg

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    1. oh love that scarf! thanks for being there honey. love hearing from you too!

      hugs, bee
      xoxoxoxo

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  21. I think a cookout where everybody brings something is great fun!

    And you look extremely pretty, dear Bee.

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    1. thank you dear jody, love you always my friend!

      smiles, bee
      xoxoxoxoxo

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  22. Long time reader here...first time commenter (?). I start each day with your blog! Love your humor and recipes and weight loss and great attitude! I've tried some of your recipes, read some of the same books, and enjoyed vicariously, your cruises! Although I have never met you, I feel like I know you! Thanks for the good times! Debbie

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    1. well debbie now i have met you as well! thanks for commenting and for reading. it's really okay to keep commenting too, i love to hear from y'all!

      smiles, bee
      xoxoxoxoxo

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  23. I'm one of your peeps so big smooch back. I always comment.

    The BBQ sounds like tons of fun. I would come if I were close. Yes I would.

    Have a fabulous day honey. Big hugs to you and my very best to Roche. ♥♥♥

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    1. sandee my sandee! love you every single day my friend!

      smiles, bee
      xoxoxoxoxo

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    2. Love you every single day too honey. Big hugs. ♥♥♥

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  24. So I am in the 64% got about a foot yesterday!! But my son took his first steps unassisted last night!!!

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    1. oh how exciting about the first steps! i remember when the duck took his first steps, was it really so long ago? time is running by so fast. thanks for reading and being there honey. love you!

      smiles, bee
      xooxxoxoxo

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  25. I am one of your posse ! Big hug right back at you.
    The cookout sounds like fun.
    We are having our "winter" now but not enough of it. We need the RAIN ! just some cooler weather but no rain, bummer. It will be in the 70 next week.
    RAIN RAIN RAIN. . . come here !

    cheers, parsnip

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    1. hi gayle! so glad you are in my life, even though it's my cyber life i really feel like it's my real life. thanks for showing my your lovely square doggies too!

      hugs, bee
      oxoxoxoxo

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  26. I may host a mandatory comment day. I know that I have lots of views of my blog but very few comments . poor little me.

    I'm going on the one day inaugural cruise for the norwegian getaway tomorrow. I'll let you know what I think
    xoxo

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    1. a one day cruise? wow, never did that! hope you have a lovely time honey. i first met you on my transatlantic when you left the first comment about knowing fifi and foofoo, remember them? ha ha

      smiles, bee
      xoxoxoxoxo

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    2. Maybe fife and foofoo will be on this trip. I have a pukey kid at home and may not be able to go anyway :( …. If they are there and I do go, I will certainly stalk them out and take lots of photos!

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  27. Hi Miss Bee! Yes, I am one of your lurkers. We moved to Houston from Southern California almost a year ago. I've seen it snow 3 times since moving here. Who knew Houston got snow…not me!

    Clair

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    1. hi clair! you do comment sometimes and i thank you! keep coming back please! and stay warm!

      hugs, bee
      xoxoxoxoxo

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  28. Eighteen degrees here and snow flurries most of the day.

    Big Hugs,

    Bobbi

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    1. yikes bobbi! you need a cruise honey!

      hugs, bee
      xoxoxoxoxo

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    2. Bee. this time next week I should just be about finished up with dinner on the Sunshine. It will be different cruising without James, but with all the cruise family that will be on the cruise, I am sure to have a great time.

      Big Hugs,

      Bobbi

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  29. Bee, each night when I relax at my computer, I play games, read news, and read blogs. I love your blog because you post something new every day, and it's always something to make me smile. Our weather here in Michigan has been horrible this year. Unfortunately, due to the nature of my work, we can't get away until May! Sure would love to be on a cruise. Maybe someday I'll meet you on one.

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    1. hi honey! i see you there each night and think of you. thanks for being there!

      smiles, bee
      xoxoxox

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  30. WOW--look at all your comments. I am going to have to try this on my blog. Have a sunny day!!

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    1. judy!!! i thought you weren't blogging any more! i'll have to go see, somehow it is not in my feeds. so sorry honey!

      hugs, bee
      xoxoxoxoxo

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    2. judy this link did not take me to your blog, that's why i thought it wasn't there any more. please send me a link!

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  31. Hi Bee,

    This is cigal from California. You look fantastic!! We don't have snow, but it is too cold for me.....
    I'm with you - I like my weather to be in the 80s - not like the 50s I have. But better to be in the 50s than the 20s, right?
    I'm still rocking the necklace and earrings you made for mea while back. Someday I'll make it on a cruise with you. It would be an honor to meet you - you inspire me!

    Have a great Friday!

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    1. i love it when you comment! gosh i AM cruising in may, out of tampa!

      smiles, bee
      xoxoxoxox

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  32. LOL... I want a cupcake contest!

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  33. A cook out by the pool - how civilised is that? :)

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