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Hope you all have a fabulous time!! We sure will try our best....

And when is everyone coming down here to go to the beaches with me?? Spring break?? Oh, I wish!

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I am so excited!
We have Old Spaghetti Factories here so I'm even more happy as I am familiar with the restaurant!
I've never had soy parmesan, sounds good!
I'm sorry Shane will still be outta town, Shell, I thought he'd be back by then! We'll keep you good company, though!
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I am so excited!
We have Old Spaghetti Factories here so I'm even more happy as I am familiar with the restaurant!
I've never had soy parmesan, sounds good!
I'm sorry Shane will still be outta town, Shell, I thought he'd be back by then! We'll keep you good company, though!
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I am so excited!
We have Old Spaghetti Factories here so I'm even more happy as I am familiar with the restaurant!
I've never had soy parmesan, sounds good!
I'm sorry Shane will still be outta town, Shell, I thought he'd be back by then! We'll keep you good company, though!
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Mike looks kinda tough in his pic, he probably wouldn't notice the extra weight from skinny Chris hiding in his bag as he was carrying it...
Chris would be jealous if I told him, too! A chance to meet more lovely IBS board ladies and , eating PASTA! He is pure Italian, and can never turn down a plate of pasta. in the mountains he ate a whole large pot of it I cooked.

I hope you all have fun! I was wondering when you originally posted if THE heather was going...
I will definately have to try and make it to Vegas this year, but the bad (and coincidental) thing is that Chris's message board (a car club) meets up out of state in November every year, and it can hit your wallet hard traveling so far twice in two months!
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Mike looks kinda tough in his pic, he probably wouldn't notice the extra weight from skinny Chris hiding in his bag as he was carrying it... Yaeh, he looked pretty built to me when I saw him in Las Vegas
Chris would be jealous if I told him, too! A chance to meet more lovely IBS board ladies and , eating PASTA! He is pure Italian, and can never turn down a plate of pasta. in the mountains he ate a whole large pot of it I cooked. Oh, he would fit right in then.... should I mail ya a doggie bag? LOL

I hope you all have fun! I was wondering when you originally posted if THE heather was going... I was not sure if Will was coming or not....so I waited to post them.....I'm SO glad they can make it.... (bringing BIG purse to sneak all the bread before they show up)
I will definately have to try and make it to Vegas this year, but the bad (and coincidental) thing is that Chris's message board (a car club) meets up out of state in November every year, and it can hit your wallet hard traveling so far twice in two months! Oh, I totally understand that one...we do our Anniv weekend (that is not cheap) the end of Aug/ first of Sept....then Christmas follows that....so we really have to plan better this year. I hope you can make it!
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Mike looks kinda tough in his pic, he probably wouldn't notice the extra weight from skinny Chris hiding in his bag as he was carrying it... Yaeh, he looked pretty built to me when I saw him in Las Vegas LOL
Chris would be jealous if I told him, too! A chance to meet more lovely IBS board ladies and , eating PASTA! He is pure Italian, and can never turn down a plate of pasta. in the mountains he ate a whole large pot of it I cooked. Oh, he would fit right in then.... should I mail ya a doggie bag? LOL

I hope you all have fun! I was wondering when you originally posted if THE heather was going... I was not sure if Will was coming or not....so I waited to post them.....I'm SO glad they can make it.... (bringing BIG purse to sneak all the bread before they show up)
I will definately have to try and make it to Vegas this year, but the bad (and coincidental) thing is that Chris's message board (a car club) meets up out of state in November every year, and it can hit your wallet hard traveling so far twice in two months! Oh, I totally understand that one...we do our Anniv weekend (that is not cheap) the end of Aug/ first of Sept....then Christmas follows that....so we really have to plan better this year. I hope you can make it!
That, and I am afriad that if I got drunk in Vegas I would be hitched by time I left, my dream wedding has always been Vegas. LOL.... We can all be your witnesses.. LOL Now, that would be too much fun! Hope you can make it to Vegas this year!

Isn't it funny how I couldn't make it to NYC a few weeks ago, but I can go across country to Seattle for a dinner? LOL Actually, I planned on going out and the dinner followed, but still....

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The Old Spaghetti Factory is my fav restaurant! We used to go everytime we were in Indianapolis (hubby's fam lives there) REALLY? what do YOU order when you go there?

My sister used to live in Seattle...


AND - Elliott is my last name! (Maybe I shouldn't reveal that, but it's a pretty common last name I guess...) Don't worry about it! LOL

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So I looked at the menu, and I kept thinking, "Well, I could have this...but with this instead of this... and that, but leave out this... Or that, but I need this instead..." and then I thought that I couldn't do that 'cause I'd be so embarassed and feel like such an annoyance but then I realised this might be the one time I'll be in a completely understanding crowd, so why not?? Hee hee. Your so funny!! This is me too....but I'm getting better...now most people that I eat with KNOW what I can and can't have and help me try to figure out something before the servers get there to take the order...lol
Heather - I am so glad you're coming! I have been rambling on to all my family and friends about your book, and this site, and the diet and everything and you're like my IBS celebrity! Hee hee. Seriously, I am really happy we'll be able to meet you, Adrian will be excited to see you too. Yes, it is WONDERFUL that both Heather & Will are going to be there!!

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I haven't tried a lot of the sweet stuff from the site, mostly 'cause I never had a kitchen to do any real baking in. I am allergic to bananas and nuts, so I'm ruled out for those ones.. lemme have a look and see..I've always wanted to try the Peppermint Fudge cake, I keep saying I'm going to make it and then never getting around to it! Maybe I could make something and bring it too?

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Thanks so much for sending me the eMails, I would have totally lost the post otherwise!
I love the Lemon Luna Bars, if you are going to just give them away then I'll take 'em if nobody else wants them!
I was actually going to ask you if there is a good palce in Seattle that I can go as the Lemon Ones, the Orange Ones and a couple others are the only ones I can find here and there are so many other ones I want to try!
I am about to book our hotel RIGHT NOW! WOO HOO!
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I like your new "M&M" signature!! *wink wink**

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Hiya!
So the hotel we decided for some reason has totally sky rocketed in price and now I am scrambling to pick and book another one.
I can't remember the last time I went to Seattle, some of the hotels say "Centre" and some say "Downtown" and I don't know where I want to be! Where is the restaurant we are going to? I want to be close to all the tourist-y stuff so I can take Adrian around but I am all of sudden confused and I don't want to book a hotel that's like completely where we don't want to be!
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That all looks really great, Shell!
It definitely sounds too complicated to bring anything you need to keep chilled. I haven't had carrotcake in like.. 10 years.. It sounds really good, though.
I am thinking of looking at some cookie (or anything transportable that won't go yucky in 2 days) so that I can bring something too, just to contribute!
I am so looking forward to coming. We booked out hotel today and are booking the car hire tomorrow.
Can't wait to see you all!
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I like your new "M&M" signature!! *wink wink**

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What do you guys think about "Brer Rabbit Carrot Cake" on page #242 in Heather's book EFI? There are no bananas or nuts (so it will be safe for Steph). I can bring the wet & dry ingredients separate for the "Sweet Orange Icing" on page #243 and then just mix it up when we are ready to eat; at that time each person can add it to theirs if they would like to try it.

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BTW - I got a springform pan 2 yrs ago for Christmas, because of the recipes in EFI, and just finally used it a few weeks ago. I made the blueberry pecan cake in The First Year - yummy! I recommend it! (Not for this dinner, but for you to try.)

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I like your new "M&M" signature!! *wink wink**

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What do you guys think about "Brer Rabbit Carrot Cake" on page #242 in Heather's book EFI? There are no bananas or nuts (so it will be safe for Steph). I can bring the wet & dry ingredients separate for the "Sweet Orange Icing" on page #243 and then just mix it up when we are ready to eat; at that time each person can add it to theirs if they would like to try it.

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Oooh! The carrot cake sounds awesome! I've always wanted to try that one also. Sounds good to me!

BTW - I got a springform pan 2 yrs ago for Christmas, because of the recipes in EFI, and just finally used it a few weeks ago. I made the blueberry pecan cake in The First Year - yummy! I recommend it! (Not for this dinner, but for you to try.)

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Hey Shell - have you made this cake before? It's delicious! I've made it the night before for a dinner, with the frosting on top, and still tasted great! The frosting is more like a glaze and is very thick, so if someone doesn't like the glaze, they can gently cut the top off! That's what one of my guests did and it worked fine.

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I like your new "M&M" signature!! *wink wink**

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I just looked at the BTC recipe and it says that it needs to be served chilled.... so I don't think I should make that one....it will be out of the fridge from at least 5:30pm until we eat it which could be as late at 8:30-9:00pm by time we are ready for it.... SO.......

What do you guys think about "Brer Rabbit Carrot Cake" on page #242 in Heather's book EFI? There are no bananas or nuts (so it will be safe for Steph). I can bring the wet & dry ingredients separate for the "Sweet Orange Icing" on page #243 and then just mix it up when we are ready to eat; at that time each person can add it to theirs if they would like to try it.

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Oooh! The carrot cake sounds awesome! I've always wanted to try that one also. Sounds good to me!

BTW - I got a springform pan 2 yrs ago for Christmas, because of the recipes in EFI, and just finally used it a few weeks ago. I made the blueberry pecan cake in The First Year - yummy! I recommend it! (Not for this dinner, but for you to try.)

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OK. I'll do the carrot cake & peppermint! Excellent! Thanks for taking the time to do that Shell. I can't remember the last time I've gone out to eat and was able to eat dessert. (or one I should be eating anyway! )

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But just for FYI... this is who will be there

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*Mags & Mikey
*Steph & Adrian
*Heather & Will
*snookie (aka Gina) and her hubby Paul may also be joining us!!

ADD ON: 2/2/05
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*Heather & Will
*snookie (aka Gina) and her hubby Paul may also be joining us!!

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I like your new "M&M" signature!! *wink wink**

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What do you guys think about "Brer Rabbit Carrot Cake" on page #242 in Heather's book EFI? There are no bananas or nuts (so it will be safe for Steph). I can bring the wet & dry ingredients separate for the "Sweet Orange Icing" on page #243 and then just mix it up when we are ready to eat; at that time each person can add it to theirs if they would like to try it.

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Oooh! The carrot cake sounds awesome! I've always wanted to try that one also. Sounds good to me!

BTW - I got a springform pan 2 yrs ago for Christmas, because of the recipes in EFI, and just finally used it a few weeks ago. I made the blueberry pecan cake in The First Year - yummy! I recommend it! (Not for this dinner, but for you to try.)

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LOL...I got my pan 2 years ago too for Christmas because of the BTC I was gonna try..... and never got around to it... still in the box it came in... LOL That is too funny!!! LOL About a month and a half or so before Christmas is when I got my EFI book and I swore up and down I just had to have that springform pan because I was going to make these recipes. Two years later I finally use it! I can't believe I'm not alone! LOL (If we had known this back in Vegas, we could have placed a bet on who would use their's first! ROFL!!)

OK. I'll do the carrot cake & peppermint! Excellent! Thanks for taking the time to do that Shell. I can't remember the last time I've gone out to eat and was able to eat dessert. (or one I should be eating anyway! )

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OK, so far I will make........

Sweet Cinnamon Zucchini Bread and Peppermint Fudge Cake

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Sounds like the menu from the Sprawl! LOL I was going to say Peppermint Fudge Cake also. It is one of my favorites also. I was also going to suggest Better than Cheesecake, only because I've never had it and I've always wanted to try it. But, 2 should be plenty for just us 7!! So scratch my BTC suggestion.

Now I'm dying for peppermint fudge cake.

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I'll do the Peppermint for sure...and then maybe the BTC.... I've never tried it either....that way I can break in my new springform pan!! I'll play with that idea

I like your new "M&M" signature!! *wink wink**

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I just looked at the BTC recipe and it says that it needs to be served chilled.... so I don't think I should make that one....it will be out of the fridge from at least 5:30pm until we eat it which could be as late at 8:30-9:00pm by time we are ready for it.... SO.......

What do you guys think about "Brer Rabbit Carrot Cake" on page #242 in Heather's book EFI? There are no bananas or nuts (so it will be safe for Steph). I can bring the wet & dry ingredients separate for the "Sweet Orange Icing" on page #243 and then just mix it up when we are ready to eat; at that time each person can add it to theirs if they would like to try it.

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Oooh! The carrot cake sounds awesome! I've always wanted to try that one also. Sounds good to me!

BTW - I got a springform pan 2 yrs ago for Christmas, because of the recipes in EFI, and just finally used it a few weeks ago. I made the blueberry pecan cake in The First Year - yummy! I recommend it! (Not for this dinner, but for you to try.)

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LOL...I got my pan 2 years ago too for Christmas because of the BTC I was gonna try..... and never got around to it... still in the box it came in... LOL That is too funny!!! LOL About a month and a half or so before Christmas is when I got my EFI book and I swore up and down I just had to have that springform pan because I was going to make these recipes. Two years later I finally use it! I can't believe I'm not alone! LOL (If we had known this back in Vegas, we could have placed a bet on who would use their's first! ROFL!!)

OK. I'll do the carrot cake & peppermint! Excellent! Thanks for taking the time to do that Shell. I can't remember the last time I've gone out to eat and was able to eat dessert. (or one I should be eating anyway! )

Love the M&M

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I just got stuff for the "presentation" of the cakes.... can't wait for you guys to see!

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I'M BAKING TONGIHT!!

"Brer Rabbit Carrot Cake" on page #242 in Heather's book Eating For IBS with "Sweet Orange Icing" on page #243.

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"Peppermint Fudge Cake" also from Heather's book Eating For IBS.

I will get them ready for presention Sat afternoon and take pics!

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I'M BAKING TONGIHT!!

"Brer Rabbit Carrot Cake" on page #242 in Heather's book Eating For IBS with "Sweet Orange Icing" on page #243.

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"Peppermint Fudge Cake" also from Heather's book Eating For IBS.

I will get them ready for presention Sat afternoon and take pics!

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Oh, my house still smells so good....I will be decorating this afternoon.

I'm off to the gym...and then I have a few "Honey Do's" that Shane needs done for him...... Then I'm going SMALLER clothes shopping so I have something to wear next weekend when I go to see Shane in LA!!

I'm so excited to meet some new people and and see some of you again that I was able to meet at Las Vegas Fall Sprawl 2004!!

See you guys tonight.... I'll be there by 6:30pm if not sooner....

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UPDATED LIST (2/2/05)(can't edit the original anymore)

But just for FYI... this is who will be there

*Shell Marr
*Mags & Mikey
*Steph & Adrian
*Heather & Will
*snookie (aka Gina) and her hubby Paul may also be joining us!!

ADD ON: 2/2/05
*Karen (aka Noel) - she is a new member to the Seattle Support Boards

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Just got an email that Karen will be there for sure!! YAH!!

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You guys looked like you had fun!

Shell, do you sell your cake creations? They're beautiful!

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Glad you all had a great time!!! Looks like it was a lovely night....and Shell....those cakes look sooooooo yummy.....you're making me hungry...fancy sending a slice to the UK?? lol

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We did have a great time.... Funny we were talking last night about me opening an IBS Bakery!! Wonder how much shipping would be to the UK.?

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I had to this open up this post with pics of cakes before I have eaten anything! Shell, you're killing me! Now I am starving. The cakes look all so good! Great pics of everyone too! Talk about prompt posting! Glad y'all had a good time!

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What a beautiful group of people!

You know what I'm thinking when I'm looking at the photo? Those people I talk to online really are real!!!

Thanks so much for sharing these photos. It makes our online friends so much more human!

Wish I could've been there! And by the way, Shell, the cakes are beautiful! Wow! I love the presentation!

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Thanks!! I just love everyone smiles too...and they are all just as beautiful people in person...

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Look like you all had a great time! Glad to see that Steph and Adrian were able to make it.
Those cakes look sooooo yummy shell! I wish I could reach right in and grab a slice. YUM!

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Shell, you should be a caterer!!!!!!!! Those cakes are GORGEOUS!

Everyone looks so GREAT...it looks like you had a blast!

Love ya all!

Ruchie

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LOL...I've now been told that I should be....... A Wedding Coordinator, A Party Planner, An Event Planner, A Baker, & A Caterer.

It sure was a wonderful group of people....wondering if Mikey's ear ever did pop after the plane ride!?!?

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Shell, you've outdone yourself! Those pics of the cakes are simply gorgeous! You absolutely should go into your own business doing that!

You guys looked great too. That must have been so neat to meat Ardian and Steph. (So glad he was feeling better). I would have loved to have heard Steph's accent too!

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Thanks!!

Yes... both Steph & Adrian had just the coolest accents!! And Steph's profile picture does not do her justice.... she is just as cute as a button... and ya just wanna hug an squeeze her...

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You guys look like you had such a great time! I'm so glad it worked out for Steph and Adrian to make it too.

And Shell my mouth is watering over your cakes - you did a FABULOUS job on them!

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We did have a good time.... wish we all had more time together.

Thanks! You need a napkin for your mouth? lol

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