You know you are a BB addict when...

[Mbart]

...you have spent your entire Saturday evening reading the bulletin board while eating Mango freeze and frozen M&Ms, AND COULDN'T BE HAPPIER ABOUT IT!!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

(I'm usually not this pathetic...my husband is out of town, and...well, I don't have a sitter and, um, uh...okay, I'm sorta pathetic. But I'm happy! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

You go...how do YOU know you're an addict?

[kima]

Hi Mbart! My husband is also away tonight and so I am checking the boards quite frequently too. My two daughters are out so I have the place to myself. I alternate between reading and checking here. I know I am addicted when I sit near the computer with my book and a cup of tea and hit the refresh button every half hour or so! It is always pretty quiet here on a Saturday night- I guess some people have a life ! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif

[This message has been edited by kima (edited 05-19-2001).]

[chefbec]

...it's 1:15 in the morning, your DH is waiting for you in bed, and you're glued to the BB! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/redface.gif

[BlueMoose]

...the first thing you do when you get up in the morning is check the BB!

[BlueMoose]

....your refresh button is wearing out.

[kwormann]

...you cant decide whether to exercise after after work or come home to check the board

[emilycat]

This is such a cute idea -- I reserve the rights for the book http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

...when you can't remember how many times you check in in a day.

...when you hit the refresh button right before you leave work and then log on again when you get home http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/redface.gif

[JennieL]

I've replaced reading the morning paper with the CL BB.

Leaving for Vegas today on business. 3 days without this board. boo hoo

[sneezles]

You stand in the doorway of your teenage son's room and whine "Is it my turn to be on the computer yet?"

You have read and re-read every thread for the past 10 days and start a new one just so you don't have to log-off.

[Gina O]

LOL sneezles that was great!

....you are leaving for a business trip on Sunday afternoon, and get to the office 45 minutes early just to check the BB!

....you frequently talk about bb members or topics to non-bbers

[Jewel]

You know you're addicted when 6 hours after surgery...You prop yourself up on three pillows so you can see, arrange the drainage tubes so you can sit upright, adjust the foam packing surrounding your torso so you can reach the keyboard, and hold off taking the pain meds so you can make out the words on the screen.... http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

[maizeyoats]

You know you're addicted when you think
1. I wonder how Jewel is feeling today. I hope she is recovering well and continues to keep us posted
2. I wonder if this is the one for Emilycat. Will she get engaged? Will she get married? Or will she just continue running and running marathons?
3. Maybe Mamasue will have a new graphic for us.
4. Gail is always teaching us something new.
5. Chefbec is always available for any cooking problems we have.
6. Greysangel lost 75 lbs. WOW, I hope she shares her secrets
7. My very own Valchemist, who always writes excellent reviews and I know what's cooking at her house.
8. I don't want to leave out Sneezles. BlueMoose. luv2Cook
9. I would like to go down the list and name you all but you know this would get too long; but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy reading all of your posts.
10. Finally Kwormann (Kim) because she invited me to stay with her if I ever have to go to Texas to find Drunkin Goat Cheese.

[emilycat]

Maizeyoats, you are too awesome -- that is the sweetest (and truest) thing. And let me say that I am so very flattered http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

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[cdm]

... I think of alot of you by your nicknames and wondering whats going on. Yesterday, I kept refreshing the reload button often. Today, its been iffy gettin in, timing out-very frustrating when you wonder whats new!! When Im at work, and I just get in for a brief period of time if its not break or lunch time-ummm!!! And also, when becoming a member is important over practically everything else-I made it this weekend.

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[Tiger]

.......when you make plans and can't wait to go to the Cooking Light weekend to met other addicts!

[kwormann]

maizeyoats.....you are SUCH a doll http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

I think it is precious you and your wonderful daughter (valchemist) are both members! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

It was funny at Supper Cluc when there was a discussion about Matt and his job search and one of the husbands wanted to know why on a cooking board we knew of job searches......I told him "because we are a FAMILY!"

Kim

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[Jewel]

Maizeyoats, thanks for the thoughts! It's amazing how people from all over the world can become friends through this type of venue! We've gotta plan a big whoop-tee-doo somewhere centrally located...somewhere we can all get to easily.

Anyone here from Kansas??? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

[daner94]

Since I now have limited time before my access to the board is shut off at 8 am here at work.. it gets me out of bed just that much faster in the morning! Kinda silly huh!

Dana

[sneezles]

Maizeyoats,
Thanks for thinking of me!

...you realize the guys only have two days of school left (and the college dude is home already) and you'll never get your turn!

http://www.harrythecat.com/Graphics/k/user1.gif

[BlueMoose]

I like Jewel's idea, but I suggest Minnesota, since there seem to be a lot of Canadians on the BB! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

[emilycat]

Very awesome graphic, sneezles http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[SusieO]

You know you're addicted when:

...you feel guilty for using garlic from a jar.

...the first thing you turn to in the new issue of CL is the quote from the BB.

...and you remember when it was originally posted.

[Wendy w]

This is Monday morning and looking forward to what is on the bb gets me looking forward to coming to work. I often start a sentence with "so & so on the bulletin board is doing this or says that."

[funnybone]

Originally posted by Jewel:
Maizeyoats, thanks for the thoughts! It's amazing how people from all over the world can become friends through this type of venue! We've gotta plan a big whoop-tee-doo somewhere centrally located...somewhere we can all get to easily.

Anyone here from Kansas??? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

How about Vegas - I don't know anyone who can't fly to Vegas. Or better yet, some place warm . . . I'll be in Hawaii in August anyway, how about there? lol http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

http://www.harrythecat.com/graphics/h/surfer2.gif

[ebobbitt]

I confess -- I'm totally addicted. I keep the BB up all the time at work although it's usually minimized. Although I do computer stuff for a living, I don't have a computer at home and it used to drive me crazy because I didn't get on the BB on the weekends. Now, I have a laptop I'm testing for my boss and I just love it. I will have to scream when I have to give the laptop back.
Elizabeth

[Julia1Pin]

Did someone say VEGAS??????

I know I'm addicted when I get to work Monday mornings at 8:30am, but don't start working until 11am because I have to catch up on the weekends posts.

[LGBurns]

I know I'm addicted when...

I check before I leave for work and then immediately check in again when I get to work

I mention I heard something new and my husband said "did you hear that on the bulletin board?"

I mention someone to my husband "Julie said..." and he says "whose Julie? [pause] she's someone from the bulletin board, isn't she?" http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/redface.gif

[Susan]

You know you're addicted when:

...you can't wait for the kiddos to take a nap so you can check the bboard!

...run to the door to greet dh when he comes home from work, thrust a baby into his arms, and run for the computer to check the bboard ---this one just happend!

~~Susan~~

[hka]

You know you're addicted when you need some advice and the first place you think of to go is the CL Bulletin Board!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif I know that's what happens to me! Everyone is so nice and wonderful and ALWAYS helpful! Thanks goes out to all of you!

[Wendy w]

Originally posted by Julia1Pin:


I know I'm addicted when I get to work Monday mornings at 8:30am, but don't start working until 11am because I have to catch up on the weekends posts. [/B]

This is so familiar, but for me it is usually 8-10 am http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/redface.gif. I'm glad to know that I'm not alone.

[KValley]

...you are having second thoughts about leaving your laptop at home while at a conference for a week. Lugging the laptop, all of its accoutrements, and the **** laptop bag seem a small price to pay when the alternative is to be without the BB for A WEEK...

...your workday is supposed to start at 7:00 am and you now get up half an hour earlier (5:30),so you can check the BB for an uninterrupted guilt free 30 minutes.

...you return from the gym hot, sweaty and hungry, but delay shower and food until you've caught up on the last two hours of BB activity...

...your dinner conversations now consist of what has transpired that day on the BB, much to the bemused annoyance of DH...

I am SO glad to know that I am in such great, addicted company http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif
Julie

[Lynn B]

...you purposely bring up a very educational/cultural web site BEFORE you bring up the BB, in case DH or DD come into the room (in which case you quickly MINIMIZE the BB and appear ever-so-INTENSELY-INTERESTED in the educational site...) (and HOPE they don't notice the task bar... but hey, you don't want to "x" out of it... 'cause it's too darn hard to RELOAD sometimes!!!) http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

("Why, no, honey, of course I'm not still on the BB... why do you ask?") http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[lindrusso]

...the house is a wreck, the hampers are overflowing and the kids are hungry, but there you are, hitting the refresh button for the umpteenth time.

But, really, I'm getting better!

[jazzcat]

...the BB is always minimized for quick access.

...you have your day off planned and somehow it's 2,3 hours later and you're still on the BB.

BTW, my BF doesn't criticize, he was a "Day Trader" in between jobs, so he knows all too well about addition.

[KathrynY]

....you frequently talk about bb members or topics to non-bbers Gina O

...your dinner conversations now consist of what has transpired that day on the BB, much to the bemused annoyance of DH... KValley

Dittos, Gina and Julie! DH has even started asking "what's new on the BB?", instead of "how was your day?" http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif.

VEGAS sounds great to me!

[cchhbb]

I'm new here, but am already addicted. Every morning I can't wait to get on the computer to see what is going on. I've been wondering about Mrs. Reber, Jewel's surgery, ect.

My husband thinks I am ill and need to be committed after I say 'I read this on the BB.'

[Jewel]

Originally posted by funnybone:
. . . I'll be in Hawaii in August anyway, how about there? lol http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

http://www.harrythecat.com/graphics/h/surfer2.gif

ooooh Funnybone!! I'll be in Hawaii in July!! Goin' to Maui! Goin' to Maui! Goin' to Maui!!
Where are you headed? I've never been to Maui before and I can't wait. We leave in 5 weeks and I'm still swollen like a balloon! But, Mom and I made two bee-u-ti-ful sheer sarongs while she was here that hang from my new waist and hips over my swimsuit to my knees to cover up those tree stumps I call thighs. Should cover up any residual swelling as well! Can't wait, can't wait!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

[funnybone]

Originally posted by Jewel:
ooooh Funnybone!! I'll be in Hawaii in July!! Goin' to Maui! Goin' to Maui! Goin' to Maui!!
Where are you headed? I've never been to Maui before and I can't wait. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

We are going to Wakiki only (we only have 8 days there and couldn't fit Maui in). We've been to Maui before (Kaanapali). We are taking our kids as well, and we know they will prefer Waikiki. We're staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, so we hope they enjoy it. It's our wedding anniversary then too.

Enjoy Maui - look up "Longhi's" in Lahaina. I remember going there in 1986 and the menu was verbal (the waiter/waitress memorizes it). It was excellent!!! I will never forget having a lobster ravioli -yummy. I wanted to go back to just eat there again. Maybe its best to keep it a memory. Their website is http://www.longhi-maui.com

Enjoy your trip!!!

[chefbec]

Thanks, maizeyoats. It's so good to feel needed. I wish I had the answers to all the questions! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[BlueMoose]

...you are happy to get up at 3am with the baby, because it means you can check the BB, which was not working well the previous day!

[Susan]

Originally posted by BlueMoose:
...you are happy to get up at 3am with the baby, because it means you can check the BB, which was not working well the previous day!

Too cute, BlueMoose! I've been known to do this too! ;-)

[emilycat]

...Another BB member creates another thread just to mention that your excessive posting is the only thing that saved her from the honorable title of "most compulsive BB poster." http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

[NormaD]

I've been lurking for about a month but was prompted to post something when I noticed several of you are headed to Maui in the next few months. I'm going to Maui and the Big Island over Thanksgiving with my 79 year old in-laws (it's their 50th wedding anniversary) and my husband and 7 and 10 year old boys. I'd love any tips for activities or restaurants.

Also, I'm jealous reading about all of you who have gotten the June issue. Still waiting here in Eastern Mass.

[Shirley Panek]

...when the BB is your home page. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

[foodiedelite]

You know your addicted when:

You feel like you're cheating on your husband. He wants more of my time...and I feel guilty :0

So...we start going on the computer off hours when he's not at home...or when he's asleep. :0

I wonder how many divorces have sprung up from BB Addiction?

[Gina O]

....When you stay at work an extra half hour late on Friday afternoon of a holiday weekend just to check the BB!!!

(as you can guess, this is happening right now http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif )

[funnybone]

Originally posted by Shirley Panek:
...when the BB is your home page. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

... now why didn't I think of that - thanks!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif