S10.E06: Paul's Journey LIVE CHAT

[Chicklet]

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:21 AM, Pepper Mostly said:

You wrote it, didn't you? Fess up. 

I love pickles. 

Here is my pickle story: A neighbor was running for city council in my ward. He was door knocking and we had a nice chat. I know who he was though we'd never met in person. He runs an urban farm with his wife and they are famous for their pickles, which are featured at most of the local restaurants and farmer's markets. As he was taking his leave I assured him that he had my vote, and that I'd stop by the farm shop soon for some goodies. "I'll bring you some pickles!" he says. "Yay, I love pickles!" I say. I'm thinking he'll maybe come by with a iittle 8 ounce sample jar. He drops off a shopping bag with FOUR huge containers of pickles, all different kinds. I was a happy girl. He won. Everyone in town loves those goddamn pickles. 

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Bubbies pickles are amazing, that's my recent habit, and lucky they don't have a billion calories.

[TazDevil]

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:21 AM, LEILANI2 said:

Was this guy  complaining that he had to grocery shop after a week because food ran out. 

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Well, from his perspective, there was just a never-ending stream of food coming out of that kitchen before.  You can see how he'd be confused.

[Suzywriter]

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:21 AM, Pepper Mostly said:

You wrote it, didn't you? Fess up. 

I love pickles. 

Here is my pickle story: A neighbor was running for city council in my ward. He was door knocking and we had a nice chat. I know who he was though we'd never met in person. He runs an urban farm with his wife and they are famous for their pickles, which are featured at most of the local restaurants and farmer's markets. As he was taking his leave I assured him that he had my vote, and that I'd stop by the farm shop soon for some goodies. "I'll bring you some pickles!" he says. "Yay, I love pickles!" I say. I'm thinking he'll maybe come by with a iittle 8 ounce sample jar. He drops off a shopping bag with FOUR huge containers of pickles, all different kinds. I was a happy girl. He won. Everyone in town loves those goddamn pickles. 

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I want what she's having!

[Auntie Anxiety]

Finished watching Money Heist a couple of days ago. I loved it.

[dreadfulLeigh]

So do we think he lost weight?

[TazDevil]

Month 4.  I'm guessing 639.

[Suzywriter]

Great bassline in that Jingle Bells commercial.

 

[Hellga]

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:21 AM, Auntie Anxiety said:

Off topic; Day 10 and I still have this fucking cold. 

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Feel better!  Is it just a cold?  Have you been tested?  I know someone whose 'cold' turned out to be a mild flu a couple weeks ago upon testing, and my Mom's turned out to be COVID.

[Elizzikra]

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Bubbies pickles are amazing, that's my recent habit, and lucky they don't have a billion calories.

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Pickling should be a criminal act. It's a horrible thing to do to a perfectly tasty cucumber.

[DropTheSoap]

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:19 AM, Splashes said:

400kcal between a bit of meat some boiled potatoes and veggies can easily fill up a plate.

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Skip the potatoes. He doesn't need the carbs. More veggies.

[Suzywriter]

If he's really eating 3 meals of an egg and a handful of salad, he might have. 

 

[OoogleEyes]

He flew? And they didn't show us? What a rip.

[Splashes]

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:21 AM, Pepper Mostly said:

You wrote it, didn't you? Fess up. 

I love pickles. 

Here is my pickle story: A neighbor was running for city council in my ward. He was door knocking and we had a nice chat. I know who he was though we'd never met in person. He runs an urban farm with his wife and they are famous for their pickles, which are featured at most of the local restaurants and farmer's markets. As he was taking his leave I assured him that he had my vote, and that I'd stop by the farm shop soon for some goodies. "I'll bring you some pickles!" he says. "Yay, I love pickles!" I say. I'm thinking he'll maybe come by with a iittle 8 ounce sample jar. He drops off a shopping bag with FOUR huge containers of pickles, all different kinds. I was a happy girl. He won. Everyone in town loves those goddamn pickles. 

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I love pickles! They are so fecking goed! What goes into an urban farm?

[umgoblue]

Only Munt 4?!?! 

Although nothing has happened, it feels like it has been happening over 12 months.  This is like watching paint dry.

Have we ever had 1.5 hours for only four months?

Are we going to get the BSOD at Munt 7?

[charmed1]

Nurse RBF didn’t tell him he’s going to Room 5. The poundticipants always go to room 5.

[TazDevil]

Womp womp.... 695

He had me fooled with that tiny salad and one egg.

[Auntie Anxiety]

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:25 AM, Hellga said:

Feel better!  Is it just a cold?  Have you been tested?  I know someone whose 'cold' turned out to be a mild flu a couple weeks ago upon testing, and my Mom's turned out to be COVID.

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Haven’t been tested. It’s a cold. 

[Hellga]

He walks better... and doesn't look quite as big though his legs still are awful.  I think he made progress.

695...  well, 62 is a good amount but not nearly enough for 3 months.   At least, he made an effort... more than I thought based on his initial attitude.  He also sounds more animated.

[ams1001]

How did he get there by himself? 

  On 12/9/2021 at 1:56 AM, Elizzikra said:

I drank a Diet Coke with breakfast every single day for years until I couldn't drink it anymore.

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Somehow I got in a habit of drinking diet Coke (from the soda fountain in the cafeteria at work) in the morning, until I finally figured out why my stomach was bothering me on weekdays but not weekends. I was never a diet soda drinker so I'm not sure why I started. But I stopped and felt better; I assume it's was the artificial sweetener.

[sagittarius sue]

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:25 AM, Hellga said:

Feel better!  Is it just a cold?  Have you been tested?  I know someone whose 'cold' turned out to be a mild flu a couple weeks ago upon testing, and my Mom's turned out to be COVID.

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Yes, there's been iinfo that Omicron might have cold characteristics.

[CrazyInAlabama]

He flew?    I bet he needed 3 seats.   So the airplane was cramped?   

Month 1- 757

Month 3-695   (down 62 lbs.)

[String Theory]

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:21 AM, Pepper Mostly said:

You wrote it, didn't you? Fess up. 

I love pickles. 

Here is my pickle story: A neighbor was running for city council in my ward. He was door knocking and we had a nice chat. I know who he was though we'd never met in person. He runs an urban farm with his wife and they are famous for their pickles, which are featured at most of the local restaurants and farmer's markets. As he was taking his leave I assured him that he had my vote, and that I'd stop by the farm shop soon for some goodies. "I'll bring you some pickles!" he says. "Yay, I love pickles!" I say. I'm thinking he'll maybe come by with a iittle 8 ounce sample jar. He drops off a shopping bag with FOUR huge containers of pickles, all different kinds. I was a happy girl. He won. Everyone in town loves those goddamn pickles. 

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A politician that followed through?  Amazing!

Back O/T - I don't think Paul has the ability to follow through.

Ok, he flew to Houston?  Where's that $$ from & why didn't he do that the first trip?

He's nervous to see what Dr. Now says...

Check ✔ 

Edited December 9, 2021 by String Theory

[Tango64]

It always amuses me when Dr. Now tells these people to go home, follow a sensible diet, and lose a hundred pounds. As if they had never thought of that before. “Okay, doc! That never occurred to me! I’ll get right on it!”

[Auntie Anxiety]

I’d love to see this guy side by side with Dr. Paradise. 

[Hellga]

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:25 AM, Elizzikra said:

Pickling should be a criminal act. It's a horrible thing to do to a perfectly tasty cucumber.

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There are good pickles and there are bad pickles.  The 'quick' pickle is a crime.  The real deal can be yummy.  My Mom makes at least four types of pickles from cucumbers she grows...  

[DropTheSoap]

Half hour left....

[dreadfulLeigh]

Kinda regretting getting here on time tonight. Could have really used the FF button. 

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:29 AM, DropTheSoap said:

Half hour left....

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Half an hour or half a year. Hasn’t it already been 87 years??

[Hellga]

I hope he continues to lose.  I don't know if it's his effort or him being separated from his enablers, but it's like he actually has a personality underneath all that.  

'Always eating' to 'you don't *need* to get full' should be a difficult realization for him.  Way outside his comfort zone... 

[Splashes]

Oeh its time for me to do maffs! He lost 60 pounds over 4 months. His basic rate should be around 5000kcal a day. Hes losing around 4 pounds a month so hes eating around 3000kcal a day.

[Auntie Anxiety]

He’s walking much better than before the 60 pound weight loss.

[SunnyBeBe]

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:25 AM, Hellga said:

Feel better!  Is it just a cold?  Have you been tested?  I know someone whose 'cold' turned out to be a mild flu a couple weeks ago upon testing, and my Mom's turned out to be COVID.

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I am stuffy and sneezing. No fever, coughing  or body aches.  Think I will get tested tomorrow just in case.

Well, he does seem more mobile.  

[umgoblue]

A lot smaller than I used to eat...

Before: Mt. Everest....

After: Mt. Kilimanjaro

See what I did there, Dr. Now??!!

[7EasyPayments]

welllll he really couldn't eat a smaller salad.....

[dreadfulLeigh]

Omg his leg 😣 

[Pepper Mostly]

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:26 AM, OoogleEyes said:

He flew? And they didn't show us? What a rip.

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I feel personally betrayed.

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:26 AM, Splashes said:

I love pickles! They are so fecking goed! What goes into an urban farm?

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Its just a small, family run outfit with local produce. Also flowers. Here's their website! 

https://www.maitlandfarms.com

Edited December 9, 2021 by Pepper Mostly

[Auntie Anxiety]

Carnies have seen it all.

[Hellga]

Here is a living proof that a long-term carnie can be positively svelte!

Starting a job is a great step!   Get some money, get some exercise, and if your hands are occupied, you can't be eating.  As long as he stays away from all the junk food.

[ams1001]

That skinny guy with three teeth is the epitome of the TV-carnie stereotype...

[Suzywriter]

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:31 AM, Splashes said:

Oeh its time for me to do maffs! He lost 60 pounds over 4 months. His basic rate should be around 5000kcal a day. Hes losing around 4 pounds a month so hes eating around 3000kcal a day.

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Wait, he lost 62 lbs in 4 munts....isn't that 15.5 pounds lost per munt?

[sagittarius sue]

It nice to see that he's decided to work again.

[DropTheSoap]

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:32 AM, Auntie Anxiety said:

Carnies have seen it all.

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With those shorts, everyone has seen it all.

Whoever said he needs to size them up is totally correct.

[mmecorday]

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After: Mt. Kilimanjaro

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🎶I know that I must do what's right, as sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti.🎶

[sainte-chapelle]

Carnival folks do tend to take care of their own. 

[String Theory]

Uh oh he's going back to work at the Carnival?  That's not on the diet!  

Do they have Carnival's in Florida year round?

[Auntie Anxiety]

The smell of all the fried foods can drive anyone crazy. Or nauseous.

[mmecorday]

His legs still look like they're about to give birth to baby legs.

[Suzywriter]

how did he not think of the food that would be at the carnival??

[sainte-chapelle]

  On 12/9/2021 at 2:32 AM, Pepper Mostly said:

I feel personally betrayed.

Its just a small, family run outfit wilt local produce. Here's their website! 

https://www.maitlandfarms.com

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Too bad they don’t ship to Canada. Still seeking out that perfect pickle 

[charmed1]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a real life carnie in the daytime. I’m fascinated with Bruce now.

[CrazyInAlabama]

He's driving?  How well can he move in that truck cab, and can he hit the brakes?   Another reason not to go to Florida (it's less than 15 minutes to the Florida line from where I live).   

I'm really disliking Flo from this commercial.    I wish Mittens would climb her like a cat tree. 

 

Edited December 9, 2021 by CrazyInAlabama