I just wanted to post a quick note to say that after using the new EP design for a week, the only thing I really complained to them about was the giant banner on top of our admin pages that had the stock photos and the "Sign up now" button. It was so big that it pushed the buttons we use down off the viewable screen.
I just logged on and voila! The banner is gone. Thank you, Extrapounds! I really appreciate your constant prompt response to my concerns ever since I have joined almost a year ago. It's nice to know that my opinion is valued.
It's clear from the responses the last few days that the members here don't like the idea of EP leaping in on our blogs. I know the intention was good, but it wasn't necessary. They have their own forum and don't need to have a presence on ours. I was mildly annoyed, but some people were flat out angry! I hope they hear that as well.
Happy Valentine's Day everyone. My DH has decided to go all Julia Childs on me and has been whipping up something heavenly in the kitchen for a special dinner tonight. Amazing aromas were wafting from the kitchen all evening last night, even after I went to be. First I smelled wine reducing, then some exotic musrooms cooking with what I think were onions. Somewhere around midnight I smelled some kind of pastry baking. This morning in the fridge there were all kinds of chopped fresh berries in containers. I'm so excited! I can finally use my fine china and crystal!
Well, gotta go work. Tell me what you're doing for V-Day!
Posted By: ashleyb
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02/14/2007 12:38
Well...
We're stopping at Sainsbury's on the way home to pick out something special for dinner, then we're going to watch TV or maybe a DVD.
I'm going to order a set of barbells but that's not for valentines day.
We're not much on making gestures because it's expected to on a particular day. We'd rather choose our own. Even then we keep things pretty scaled back, though. I can't think anything I'd rather do less than get dressed up and go to some expensive restaurant. It's just not me. Wonder what Shelley's smokin' will say to that!
Your DH gets a gold star just for the description of those smells!
As far as I know we're doing nothing. We just had our wonderful and pretty romantic vacation, and we have been inconsistent about celebrating V-Day since we were apart so many years. Usually I would go see the Vagina Monologues and then out to a bar with single friends and then call him once I got home, just like every other night. Last year I got roses, but we agreed no presents this year . . .
My parents sent us See's chocolate (dark chocolate hearts for me and Orange Krispies for DH) and gave me the key to happiness--seriously! A little silver key with "happiness" engraved on it. They're so cute.
Enjoy your hubby's dinner. There is nothing nicer than having a man prepare dinner for you. To me that is the most awesome way to show that he truly loves you. The work involved of planning, groceries, prepping, and then the actual cooking and then a sensational presentation...WOW...excellent!
I hope you enjoy your special evening...Happy valentine's day!
