LCBride2007

Quote: Originally Posted by tvt hey, does LC number your tables? Or do you have to bring your own table numbers? i know i am late but wanted to let you know ... we came up with the table arrangement, but LC provided the actual numbers.

welcome to the forum! I was married at Caletas in June 2007 - you will LOVE it there! they do such an amazing job. i have some links in my siggy - feel free to check them out!

Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek Ann your siggy pic is so precious. she's so pretty. awww - thank you! we think she's quite precious as well. but we're a little baised!

Ok, sounds like I should accept weigh ins through the end of the day today. As of now I am only missing 2 ... Aimless911 (Amy) pyxystyx (Sabrina)

I sent them a PM this morning. I know one gal told me she'd have it to me today I think, that she forgot the camera at home or something (I forget), but it was an honest mistake. I just want to be fair to all of you that are playing by the rules!

Paul's mom and dad finally got to meet Gwen ... man, are they in love with her! I think she was rather taken by them too. This is "Nana" and "Pops."

I've never set the rules for this contest, I just follow the ones you ladies have defined. So I have a question! What do you want to do about people who didn't get me their weigh ins yesterday? There are 4 people ... Aimless911 (Amy) ethrondson (Erica) pyxystyx (Sabrina) tchuchuca (Tati) This hasn't happened before in the BDW Biggest Loser, so not sure what you all want me to do! Some options ... 1) just let them turn in their weights when then want to 2) they are disqualified, no refund (they knew the rules!) 3) they are disqualified, w/a refund 4) anything else? Let me know what you want me to do! We can start a seperate thread for a poll if you'd like.

I think there are 2 payments still "pending" in my PayPal that should clear soon. So that would be $30 more, plus I think there are a couple that still need to wait on confirmation from PayPal. But right now the jackpot is at a whopping ... $495!!! Also, I am still missing weights from the following people ... Aimless911 (Amy) ethrondson (Erica) pyxystyx (Sabrina) tchuchuca (Tati) yamille

I think many times people think that because they're getting married in Jamaica, for example, that they have to post everything in the Jamaica section. Not true! Please post new threads in the appropriate category - it will help keep this forum organized and assist in searching, which means it will be more useful to our members.

Quote: Originally Posted by Kathie Hi all. Well we're off. How many participants do we have? I think it's around 14. Good luck to everyone! Right now we have 30 paid participants, and there should be a few more coming in w/late payments due to PayPal issues ... so the jackpot is currently at $450 ... and growing!!! Here is the current list I have for people that have paid (I know a couple of you are getting it to me soon, no problem!) ... 2bebridejamaica (Amanda) Aimless911 (Amy) alex amesharpe amyrak (Amy) Becksy (Erin) Betsy Bianca ButlerGirl08 (Alex) Cabo OR Bust (Susan) dainanewell (Daina) DanielleNDerek ErinB ethrondson (Erica) flygirl (Trish) jamaicabride09 (Alicia) jkcz0702 Kathie KLC77 (Kelly) Leslie-Xcaret09 lucy106 (Stephanie) mummergirl (Lisa) pyxystyx (Sabrina) Robyn Mumford StephanieMN T&N (Tamara) tchuchuca (Tati) Tracy yamille Yari

I have received a few messages asking if I will still accept late entries ... YES! But let me know a.s.a.p.!

UPDATE: Right now we have 25 people signed up, and paid for this season - that's HUGE! It's not as many as last season, but still - that means the jackpot is $375 already! I often get last minute sign ups ... it's not too late! Here are the people that have already paid ... 2bebridejamaica (Amanda) Aimless911 (Amy) alex amyrak (Amy) Becksy (Erin) Betsy Bianca ButlerGirl08 (Alex) Cabo OR Bust (Susan) DanielleNDerek ErinB ethrondson (Erica) flygirl (Trish) jamaicabride09 (Alicia) jkcz0702 Kathie Leslie-Xcaret09 lucy106 (Stephanie) mummergirl (Lisa) Robyn Mumford StephanieMN tchuchuca (Tati) Tracy yamille Yari

Quote: Originally Posted by Kathie Ann R - So just so I get this straight - we send pictures of our feet on the scale every Wednesday starting tomorrow right? Do we need to send a full picture of ourselves too? Yep - every Wed., starting tomorrow, send me your weigh in - and a picture of the scale. You don't have to send the "before" shot to me though, unless you want to.

Quote: Originally Posted by CourtneyV Wow Ann, that's unbelievable!! Could you imagine, we could have a thread going right now about your countdown to Nugget's birth. Well, I guess you were going to induce a little early, weren't you?? ... but still, you get the point!! I love your little rockstar, she's so adorable. I agree though, you definately need to start posting more pictures. I can't believe how much she's grown since I last saw pictures of her. Are you going to get any pro pics done of her? True, I would have been induced last Monday, at the latest. But she saved me from all of that planning crap. lol I really want to get pro photos, but I haven't don't anything about that yet. I want to get some local referrals! Need to get on that before she gets any bigger ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Sarah You're welcome! I think it's a pretty nice place too. That's why us mods are such sticklers for the rules Well said, Sarah! It's hard work keeping this forum free of spam and anoying vendors, while also allowing vendors to participate. Good work, ladies! Quote: Originally Posted by TA Lindsay I was almost one of the first Las Caletas Brides (I can't remember - I know there was Alli and Maura before me, but I think I was almost one of the first! - Ann would know better!) I'm sure you were one of the originals. I was the first Caletas bride, and the first Puerto Vallarta bride, with Amy right there with me. It was just a bunch of crazy Cabo brides when I found this forum! I also wanted to point out that Tammy (host) runs this forum with money out of her own pocket. It has gotten so big, she's had to upgrade several times, and pay for more technical support. YAY for Tammy!

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel Wow- when you look at her do you think "so this is what you were suppose to look like the first time I met you?" She's got a TON more hair. Wow. I do!! I keep thinking about how she would have been this big and INSIDE of me. It's hard to imagine! Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn3878 Awww what a cutie!! How are you feeling Ann? I feel great, actually. Thanks for asking. I played my first soccer game since Jan. on Friday, and it felt like I never left! Quote: Originally Posted by ethrondson Just think, if she still had not arrived, you would be sitting around in the heat, hoping and praying that she would hurry up! No kidding. It was SO hot and humid here last Friday, and I kept thinking how miserable I would have been. My good friend is prego (due in Oct) and she's a tad uncomfortable.

... and Gwen is 8 weeks old today. How crazy is that?! Here's my little rockstar doing one of her goofy stretches while she sleeps. This truely qualifies as a "random thought." Please continue with what you were doing.

i've been getting a lot of PMs with questions on the rules - be sure to read the first post which should explain them pretty well. i'm still getting PMs from people telling me they're interested - and more payments!!

This is going to be a great season I think! I've already got about 25 people that have expressed interest, and 11 people already paid ... that's a $165 jackpot!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Maura guys you dont have to apologize for slacking last time... there were at least 10 people who skipped multiple weeks in a row. the way ann's spreadsheet is set up, it wont calc your % numbers if you miss multiple weeks, so we had to put in a bogus number (the same number as the last week you reported) until you gave the next real number, so i dont really think it's fair to let people stay in who skip multiple weeks (again, except if their wedding falls during the 8 weeks) because their calculations are NOT accurate, KWIM? I had noticed this season a bunch of people just not send anything in, or even respond to my emails/PMs asking if they forgot, etc. I mean, Maura and I are doing this to help out - at least let us know you just don't want to participate anymore - we don't care, but at least we don't have to try to work the spreadsheet! If someone skipped a week or two, I'd just plug in the number they eventualy DID send me for all weeks that were blank so that for that week it would just show a 0% change. The week to week change really doesn't matter in terms of the overall contest, but I do think it's fun to see the progress. Quote: Originally Posted by Maura i like that idea alyssa, if you skip two weeks or more without having a legit excuse (and i dont necessarily think they need to be two consecutive weeks) then you can still participate, but you are not eligible to win the pot. i think that is good motivation for people to do it every week on time. legit excuses for missing a weigh in would be: --your wedding falls in the middle of the contest and you'll be gone for 2 weeks --you are on a business trip with no access to a scale or camera, or your own computer --you have a family emergency and are unable to weigh-in and send a pic non-legit excuses would be: --oops i forgot --i didnt feel like it this week because i gained, but i'd rather resend the photo from last week saying i stayed the same (yes someone actually did this, i am not going to say who) --sending the weight number in an email without a photo - we don't record the number until we see the pic etc I will enforce/abide by the rules that you all set - just let me know! But I will say, I think that participants should be able to send in their weights any time on Wed. just because everyone has such different schedules and we're all in different time zones. The way I was doing it, as long as you got your # in to me by the time I got up Thurs. morning I counted it! lol But again, it's up to you! FYI - I just the Season II winner the pot ... $450 - that's huge!

I just sent Christine her $450 ... that's not a bad amount of money for losing some weight! I hope you get to treat yourself some a little something special for all of your hard work and dedication!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

BTW - I think Caletas uses several photographers, and they change from time to time. I know the ones they use within their package prices are different now than when I was married.

YAY! I am glad this has been such a big hit. And sorry I haven't been around as much lately, but I am sure you all understand! Thanks again, Maura, for taking this over for me. And she's right - it's rather disappointing that people signed up and didn't participate. But really, I guess in the end it's their loss. I am going to add the rules from Season I and II to the first post in this thread just for reference.

Quote: Originally Posted by Maura alright ive spoken to ann and she thinks she will be able to take over for the next season. we'll finish out this season with sending your stuff to me and then ann will initiate the next round of BL. ladies, please dont forget to send me your stuff this week! Hopefully I can come back as the host for Season III - I may not be around as much, but I will do my best to motivate and participate. I may even take some of your hints, tips, and tricks to lose this baby weight! Look for the Season III sign-up thread ... either Maura or I will be posting it soon! Quote: Originally Posted by Maura ok i am going to be busy later today so i am just going to go ahead and post what i have. Congratulations to our winner, Christina (twinkletoes)!!!! She had a total loss of 24.4 pounds!!!! Christina will be the recipient of the $435 jackpot and a sweet BDW BL tshirt. Christina, PM me your address and I will make sure the tshirt gets sent to you. CONGRATULATIONS! Not sure if Glenda (Season I winner) ever posted anything about it, but I had some "BDW Biggest Loser Winner" t-shirts made up, so you will get this along with the jackpot. It's silly - but I thought it was fun anyway!

I am so glad I found this thread - CONGRATULATIONS, girl!!! I can't wait for more pics!