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i think my total count has gone down too - i wonder how.

Ooohh - I was at a wedding in Cyprus last fall. It was a beautiful wedding!

I don't think they do tours on Sunday, so that might be your best bet if you need that flexibility.

it's not about posts, it's about points. it costs 50 points each time you open an attachment. it looks like you've been opening a lot of attachments so far since you only have 153 points! if you have any additional questions, please check out the helpful link in my siggy.

wow, good luck to everyone that enters!

Quote: Originally Posted by deefalvey Ann is this weeks weigh in the final one sure is! then the next season will start soon after that.

I might actually play along this season ... I lost most of my baby weight right away, but then gained it back over the winter since I wasn't very active. But now that it's getting nice out, and there are beaches (and bikinis!) in my near future - I need incentive too! I might record my weight along with you guys just for fun, but I won't be in it for the pot. I wouldn't mind losing 10lbs, but more than anything I want to tone up. Things are jiggling that shouldn't be ... eeewwww. Good luck to everyone this season - it's the perfect timing for those summer bodies we all want! I've already had a few people pay (thanks, ladies!) and a few more express interest. Let's see if we can make this the biggest season yet!

Ok, I've made a thread for the next season so we can start sign ups. I forget exactly what we decided for the dates, so let me know what you think! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t39768

Since there are quite a few people interested in the 6th season of BDW Biggest Loser, I thought I'd start a thread for you all. Normally, I don't set the rules or come up with the entry fee, I let you all decide on that before things get started, so this is the thread to discuss all of the rules and the entry fee. Here are the rules from Season 5 - if you'd like something to change, that's fine, but let's get the rules nailed down before the start of the season so it's clear to all who enter! Let me know (via PM in case I miss it in this thread) if the rules need to change. It's probably best to update the rules here in this post so they're clear to everyone involved. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT ANY RULES AND/OR DATES CHANGED FOR THIS SEASON OR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. Anyone wanting to participate in BL5 can PM me (AnnR) and/or PayPal me the entry fee to <email address removed>. I need to reiterate NO CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. If necessary, cash or personal check will be accepted via mail. BDW Biggest Loser VI will start on Wednesday, April 15th, 2009, this will be the initial weigh in - at which point you will send me your starting weight along with a photo of proof. This season will last 12 weeks, with the final weigh-in on 7/8/2009. Each subsequent Wednesday, you will send me your weight and photo before the end of the day. Weigh-ins can be sent via email, PM, text message - whatever! As long as you send it some time on Wednesday and include your screen name, weight, and a photo, it counts. Sign-ups will go through end of the day Tuesday, April 14th, 2009. So please PM me (AnnR) that you are going to participate and/or send me the sign up fee, and then post up here to let everyone know you're joining. - Entry fee $15 - Sign up and pay by Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 - Contest starts on Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 - Contest last 12 weeks, ending on Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 - The winner gets the pot What you need to do ... 1. send me (AnnR) a PM to let me know you're interested, and/or just PayPal the entry fee to <email address removed> (NO Credit Cards please!). 2. PLEASE include your BDW username with your payment! If you want a weekly email reminder for the weigh-ins, please also let me know the email address you'd like me to use. 3. You will take a before pic (keep it in your files) 4. Every Wednesday starting on the start date (see above), PM AnnR your weight. To keep it fair take a pic of the scale and send it to Ann as well. If the number on the scale isn't clear, please also type in the weight in your message. 5. On the last day of the contest (see above), take a photo and post before and after on this thread. If Ann does not receive your weigh in on that day, you are not eligible to win. 6. Ann will calculate percentage of weight loss from week-to-week (for fun and motivation), as well as the overall loss. 7. The one who lost the most weight in terms of % loss at the end of twelve weeks wins the pot! 8. If you do not send in your weight on time for 2 weeks in a row w/o letting Ann know in advance that you're out that week, you will be disqualified. 9. For any and all communication for this contest, please send me a PM or email if it's something that requires my attention. I do my best to keep up on this thread, but I do miss things so your best bet is to send me a PM or email. 10. If you are banned from the forum for any reason, you could also be disqualified from the competition and your money will not be refunded. (aded 6/21/2009) LIST OF PARTICIPANTS (Pot = $570!!): Adlergray (Jill) - DQd and $$ refunded - 6/22/2009 Adlergray (Tim) - DQd and $$ refunded - 6/22/2009 alyssa BeachBride10 (Ruthie) budgetjamaicabride (Beverly) DanielleNDerek deefalvey (Deanna) Erika J ErinB estella1007 (Christina) flygirl (Trish) Goldstein to Be Hunnyhun921 (Khajeesah) Jacilynda (Jacilyn) jamaicabride09 (Alicia) Jeff (Sarah's DH) jpitts78 (Joanne) jrprice24 (Jessica) KLC77 (Kelly) lauren lgarner83 (Lisa) Lisa (Sarah's Friend) LIW (Emily) MarieSam OROBride1008 (Maria) Paul'sSoulMate (Mandi) Prettyhazardous (Ashley) pvbeachbride10 (Meghan) Raeka (Mel) Sapphire723 (LeAnne) Sarah Scubadiva (Holly) SgtPepperette (Melissa) STACEY starchild (Jamy) starchild (Will) TA Jill tdmitchell (Tiffany) Vikki yamille BDW Biggest Loser VI Banners (created by Janet - thanks, Janet!) [img*]http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/loveisblonde2/bls61.jpg[/img] [img*]http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/loveisblonde2/bls62.jpg[/img] [img*]http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/loveisblonde2/bls64.jpg[/img] [img*]http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/loveisblonde2/bls63.jpg[/img]

Welcome back! I can't wait to hear your review!

no problem! i just found that the people who missed a week just looked like they had a huge loss (2 weeks worth) and that didn't seem fair! lol

I got it, but when you don't send one in the week before I can't calculate the % change so it shows as 0% ... I am on my new laptop that doesn't have the spreadsheet, so I can't confirm, but you must have missed last week, right?

~~WEEKLY RESULTS~~ Congratulations to... lscilley (Leslie) -0.602% Hunnyhun921 (Khajeesah) -0.570% deefalvey (Deanna) -0.312% Jacilynda (Jacilyn) 0.000% Janet 0.000% Kla.Kari (Kari) 0.000% (had she sent in her weight last week, she'd be the weekly winner with -2.174!) MarieSam 0.000% mummergirl (Lisa) 0.000% Sapphire723 (LeAnne) 0.000% Shannond4156 (Shannon) 0.000% Kristy! 0.755% OROBride1008 (Maria) 0.778% KLC77 (Kelly) 1.004% Prettyhazardous (Ashley) <didn't receive anything - 2nd Week - DQ>

absolutely! you have to get your money's worth, right?

I do think there will be a BL6, depending on the interest. It will probably start right after this one ends (eek, i better start the sign up process!), and go for 12 weeks again. But it's up to you all - does that sound good?

Quote: Originally Posted by Sapphire723 I didn't DQ! YAY! Sorry I missed last week. I actually considered dropping out for a brief moment, but then I realized that even if I gain a few pounds while I'm couch potatoing it, the important thing for me is to not give up. Thanks girls for being my moral support. Now if I can only solve my new dress solution.... good! i don't know what, but i get really disappointed when people quit or drop out (unless there's a good reason, like pregnancy or something! lol). it really doesn't affect me, but i get all frustrated when people just stop weighing in. and frustrated isn't the right word, but i couldn't come up with a better one. so good for you for sticking with it! Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda I weighed in! Ann, Did you get it? sure did!

so far none of the people that missed last week have weighed in, that might mean a lot of people dropping out this week.

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan This is exciting! Two BDW weddings by two BDW photographers. seriously, does it get any better than this!?

we had so many people miss last week's weigh in that i feel like a bunch will be DQ'd this week. at this rate, just keep weighing in and the last one standing will win! lol

I was going to say, it might just be easier to give them your rewards # upon check in

with that said, i am a marriott junkie (or was when i was traveling for work) but certainly wouldn't pay a high rate for a room just to earn points for a free night. that really doesn't make financial sense to me. i'd rather pay a decent rate and save the money; then i could use that savings for more hotel stays. make sense? BUT i'd still sigh up to earn points on every hotel stay, for sure, because they do add up! and if you're looking to pay the $300/night anyway - definitely earn the points if you can!

if paul said that and seriosuly expected me to do that, i'd be pretty miffed. but he wouldn't dare! lol was he serious, or joking? paul might say that as a joke, but never seriously. he already knows i don't plan on catering to our kids' eating whims by making multiple meals - that's not how i grew up and won't do it for my kids. however, that is how he grew up! his mom still does stuff like that for her grown kids. if i plan on making a meal, that's what you're eating - or you're on your own! so to answer your question - YES, in my opinion, that's very rude. i'd respond to him by letting him know that he can make his own dinner if he doesn't want what you're making. grrrr

i don't know why you wouldn't be able to use a marriott rewards program and earn points while also going through your TA.

Quote: Originally Posted by matcek Well Hello...this is where I needed to be all this time! Nice to meet all you other Las Caletas brides! Glad you made it over here finally! Quote: Originally Posted by JaimeLynne Hey ladies, I have a question - Do you think it would be too much to ask of the guests if we put raffia fans in their OOT bags with a note saying to please bring with them to Caletas?? I know guests are probably going to be using/needing fans the whole time we're there, and this would save us $$ and luggage space if we could just buy them each 1 fan. Don't know how many people would actually adhere to/remember to bring them along though.... Oh, and welcome matcek! Another Dallas bride getting married at LC! Yay Well, do you care if they don't bring them with to the wedding? You could put a note saying they might want to bring them, but don't be too upset if they don't - I know I probably wouldn't lug a fan along with me, but some might! If you want to make sure they have them at Caletas, I'd just give them out there, KWIM?

Congratulations, Evelyn! What a prize!! And I'd love to read the story as well ... can we?