LCBride2007

I use FileZilla - someone else already suggested it!

you never know - don't give up! I look forward to seeing (and posting) all of the progress tomorrow. I won't post anything until I get all of the weigh in numbers - so get them in tomorrow! If I don't get them in - I will ask what you guys want me to do.

I guess I don't know what would be hidden - it's all pretty clear on their website and initial estimate they send you. It's the package price, plus a per head fee. Then if you want to add cake, more flowers, the photographer, etc. - then it's more. But the exact cost of those is listed on their website - it's the only place I've seen where it's so spelled out actually! And I agree with Rachel, not sure I'd call that a "lower priced" option either. Or at least I don't know how you can compare that WC with Caletas. With her, you'd be paying for her services, whereas with Caletas you're paying for the services of Nicole and Kelley, along with the site, the food, the transportation, etc.

I know, they do. But I've always wondered what I was going to do with so many of them ... now at least I have a good place to use them!

I'm confused - would you also use another WC if you went with Las Caletas? I didn't look into WCs outside of LC, so I can't comment on too much here!

Funny - I was totally going to ask if anyone got peed on - that was the first thing I thought!

I was totally kidding ... I can use my points, no problem. I finally have a use for them!

Nic these are beautiful ... both the photographs and the subjects! This is something I am thinking of doing, so it was great to see!

Quote: Originally Posted by Alyssa yari - we can do that. Ann - would you give the 'gift' of a carrot to the Biggest Loser of the week every week? YES! I can manage that. I just don't know if I have enough points though ...

You're right - I do think they use different boats depending on the size of the group. Here are some from mine when my guests were on the boat ... we had about 60 people. Our boat had 2 levels. No idea if any of these help - but I didn't have much! (you can kind of see how tall it is) I decided to look at my guests pics to see if they had any good ones, here is what I found ... (the ever important bar!)

Quote: Originally Posted by Alyssa Ann, how about posting the %lbs lost that week / %lbs lost overall every Wed that way you have the weekly picture as well as the big picture for motivation? also - the winner will be the highest % lost right? if we do it by lbs lost it isn't fair for people who have less lbs to lose but lose a bigger percentage of their body weight? did that make sense? Yup - that's what I intended to say, but maybe not as clear. I will post both every week. And yes - overall winner is based on total % lost at the end of 8 weeks (or at long as you all want to go!). Quote: Originally Posted by DreaW so are you going to post the pics of the scales? Nope - I will never post actual weights, just %.

I looked and I don't have any full pics of the boat - just a few on the boat, and unloading. Looking for something specific?

ok, how about thsi - I will post both the weekly change (compare current week to last week) as well as the overall loss. yay - best of both worlds! and then the winner will be determined by the starting weight vs. end weight.

you should be able to send pics from your cell to an email address. if not, send it to my cell and we can work that way! be sure to also type in the weight if it isn't clear - some of the pics aren't 100% clear.

I think that sounds similar to what I did with my photog

don't forget - you can also send pics from your cell phone if you have a camera! i think thta's what AmyH is doing.

well, I was thinking I was posting a % loss every Wed. after I got the weights in ... and that % loss would be calculated based on the previous weeks weight. Example: If you started at 150 pounds (last Wed), then then tomorrow you give me a weight of 147, I will say you've lost 2% that week. But then next Wed. you give me a weight of 143 I'd post that you've lost 2.72% that week - based on the 147 to 143 change - NOT the 150 to 143 change (that would be like 4.67% change). Does that make sense? So if I don't record a weight for that week, what do I do? I will do this however you girls want, but right now my little spreadsheet is calculating the week to week loss, not overall loss. But that can easily be changed! Also, the final % loss (the one that will determine the winner) is based on your starting number compared to your ending number ... the week to week ones are really just to track progress I guess. I guess I am looking for all sorts of feedback! I do have everyone's weight from last week, but just didn't get some pictures.

Ok, your host is checking in! I was gone for a long weekend, but it looks like everyone is doing great. And I LOVE the support you all give eachother, it's amazing to see. I've got some comments/questions ... there are a couple people (you know who you are!) who never sent in their weigh-in picture from last Wed. Please don't make me ask every week! Also, for everyone - what do we want to do if someone doesn't send in their pics every week? You all just let me know, and I'll do it ... I can hound them, disqualify them, publicly humiliate them (heehee), etc. Like I said - I am not setting the rules - just following and enforcing them! By the way - I've received everyone's money (Tara, I got your check) - and the total amount in the pot is $220! Here is the final list of participants: alyssa amandalovesryan amyh beachbride08 (Michelle) Betsy cessyboston (Erica) chprfan (Jessica) Dbell (Deitra) froggie1013 (Kristy) gkashmira (Kash) JamaicaBride062108 (Erin) jilly76 Just Martha LMP333 (Leslie) Nrvsbride (Glenda) nueland (Nicole) Raeka (Mel) sarah Saraha shellyf (Shelley) tvt (Tara) Yari

Quote: Originally Posted by StephanieMN Sorry I have been MIA for a while. March 22? March 29? After that I am out until after our wedding. March 22 - as of right now this works for me! March 29 - will be in Chicago

Rachel - you can change it to what you want it to be, I don't remember if we changed that part or not. It sounds bad - but the actual vows themselves weren't something we spent any time on!

Ok, I got the mail today, and got one more payment ... now I am just missing 2 that should hopefully be in the mail waiting for me soon! Also, Deitra (Dbell) decided a little late to join us - but she's in - she's already sent me her before picture - so as soon as I get the PayPal payment, she's in too! The competition is getting fierce!

I think I sent out my STDs in Dec 07/Jan 08 for my June 08 wedding.

UPDATE: I got everyone's starting weights, except 1 person. You know who you are! lol I got about 1/2 of the 'before' pics, but that's ok, you can save those for later I think we decided. I know a couple of you told me your weights, but just need to send the pictures. Keep up the good work!

Quote: Originally Posted by tvt crappy news = we moved to AZ, 2 months ago. FI found out today that he no longer has a job here and they told him he must move back to MN this weekend, or at the latest next weekend. OMG, Tara. I remember the agonizing decision on whether or not to go to AZ, etc. And now this - how can they just do that, that doesn't make sense? Wow. I'm so sorry - that must be so stressful. Well, on the postitive end, we'll be happy to have you back in MN - but don't come this weekend, it's supposed to be soooooo cold. Let me know if I can help in any way!

aww, Tara, i'm sorry. i really hope the news isn't too bad. but as far as the diet, don't worry about it - just move forward and don't beat yourself up about today.