No kidding Karen.....and I'd love to follow that up with some kind of witty comeback.....but for one, I'm not that witty. And two, if I were, it'd probably get flagged, lol!

Going to a party today and you inspired me to take a gift basket filled with all these glorious sponges. Thanks for the idea! Do you think it will be appropriate in lieu of a casserole?

Best hostess gift idea ever LB!

2 gifts to party are good. I decided to take a Spaghetti Squash Casserole. It's on my Health Plan. Lost 21 lbs in 3 months. Maintaining now. As good as others. Yum.

You lost 21 lbs in 3 months. Please pray tell us your secret to success.

Well done. LB!

Yes. Son in law lost 53 + in 4 mos. Daughter 33 lbs in 4 mos.

Happy to tell you Angel, but not here. Call me or email me. It's amazing and all of us maintaining.

Sorry everyone. Apologies to all... Just excited since I will be 70 and feel like 25.

Have you considered simply recovering the sentimental sponge?

Recovering will get pricey too, but maybe it deserves this special treatment.

LB, can I prank call ya now? ;-))

But seriously, congrats on your (+ your SIL's & DD's) success(es)! Losing lbs. like that....especially in that short amount of a time....is really quite remarkable....not easy to do. Takes a lot of willpower, focus and sacrifice, I'm sure. Good for you, my friend. :-)))

You, 70, LB? I have it on good authority from Houzzers who've seen you dancing that you're one of the s@xiest Houzzers ever!

Avery thanks, It's much easier than any other Plan I know about! Much easier and so healthy!. Like any other plan, if you stick to them they work. But this one has longevity, food education and making the right choices.and a great support system from those that have maintained for years. First... is wanting the change and committing to it.

Yes chook, hate to admit, but becoming a little proud of it! My photo is 2 years old.

Chook, I just had a comment at my other business yesterday. Co-worker said I have never seen you without high heels. I said 'you won't' lol. I was on my feet for 6 hours. Long day for me now. Have to get cooking. Catch you all tomorrow, maybe.

Avery, you can call me anytime. HUgs!!!

Karen Peters- good to see you back in the HOuzz and grace my thread;) I love the Trump pics, Keep them coming... that frog not so much lol.

I can confirm that LB is one foxy lady, and now with 21 lbs lost, get her that Lady Gaga sequined crustacean headband !!!

DARZ, do you mean slip cover or reupholster? If reupholstered, Margo could nail head the sponge.

LB, congratulations! I bet you look fantastic as, I too, can confirm that you were already one foxy lady before the weight loss. I think you'll have no problem keeping it off. I lost 10 lbs that spring before Nashville and have maintained the lesser weight ever since. It's odd, but I haven't needed to do anything special to maintain it, which has kind of surprised me. I think when you go through the process of losing it, you really begin to pay attention to portion size and maybe that just kind of stays in the back of your mind from then on.

Judy, you nailed it!

Yes indeed hit the nail right on the head

Found Mr lobster some friends

Tracey- are those made out of Swedish fish? so cute;)

I think so :)

For your Christmas Day cleanup!!

Did you make those Bungalow?

Margo you have a design comment on your page .

Ann, there is a big difference between us for weight loss and maintaining. You work out a lot. I hate exercising. I do not work out but I need to definitely incorporate a little walking, stretching and isometric 'simple, not strenuous' exercise. That is healthy for sure.

LB, nice of you to give me credit for a bunch of exercise. I do work out 4 or so days a week, but it's pretty wimpy. Just enough to maintain but not enough to get fit:) Your husband is in a whole different league! Interestingly, I've begun to actually enjoy fitness. It used to be a chore, but lately, I've begun to feel quite grateful and lucky that my health is good enough to allow me to do regular workouts. Instead of thinking "I can't wait to be done", I now spend most of the time thanking my body for being so cooperative.

I'm waiting for Christmas for a low key resistance kit. Hubby prefers more reps than heavy duty exercises. He thinks it's better. Gift for him, but I'm thinking it will be great for me ;).

Check it out .... Gwee Gym kit. Total body workout.

http://youtu.be/OPw41rZkwjo

Lol, I Think I will always feel like 'I can't wait to be done'.

Make those??? Haha....

google images baby!!! "Jesus sponges"!

I posted the video link above. Using phone right now. Gwee Gym kit.

Happy holidays Margo and everyone ! Hope you have lots of fun with family and friends and be safe !

Thanks Mark, wishing you the same;)

Thanks Roxsol and I do have a hat;)

Ok- I would like the thank everyone who helped me with this agonizing dilemma. I have decided to relocate the * sentimental inheritance * sponge. I will be sending it to roxsol to keep her daughter's *inheritance* sponge company;) As far as Crusty the Crustacean, he will just sit solo on the window sill until his sponge mate comes along.

Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays to all my HOuzz friends!! May 2016 bring us all much laughter and good times into Infinity and Beyond..>>>>>>>>>>>>

ROFL!

Karen- that is BRILLIANT- I shall commission a Trump Sponge! He will make Crustaceans great again!!!!!!

Laughter keeps us young!. Thanks Margo for that!

Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. It's late.

I appreciate all of you that have such great humor. Thank you for the smiles!!!

a sponge...is the dirtiest item to use. It harbors the most germs possible in the kitchen....I did a study on this...better to use a brush.Blessings