The Dinette Set by Julie Larson for January 02, 2012

Burl knows that reason quite well, he perfected it.

Good morning Crustwoodians!

Marg nailed this one! Burl has a PhD in junk food and no exercise.

Dazz, avert your eyes: Tonight I made Low Country shrimp grits. O-M-G! My daughter told me it was to die for and she was right. Bacon fat, butter and cheese plus all the carbs you can pile on.

Good morning to all, even you, Leaky.

Yeah, Marg, but Burl’s goal is to be larger than life, so he’ll never lay off the junk food and get any exercise – unless exercising your mouth counts as burning calories.

Good Morning, all you Crustwoodians —

Verl wants a medical reason…. something she can’t help…. don’t we all.

Maybe it’s her "overactive arm muscles "…. they keep lifting food to her mouth….

Burl brought home banana cake from the bakery, but she’s having a HoHo’s chaser.

"Give me something for it Doc. No…. I don’t mean a diet… "

So her sister is going to kindly adjust the bathroom scale….

Set a hidden tare of 50 pounds… that’s her present to Verl.

Can anybody read Burl’s mug? The one he’s drinking out of, not his face.

GymShoe — The blouse is back…. must have been rinsed for the new year.

The new one she got for Christmas is being saved for special occasions, so it won’t get dirty so fast.

@SusanSunshine: I’m not sure, but I think Burl’s mug MIGHT say ‘SHUT UP’. But the words are bisected in such a way that it’s difficult to tell.

Verl’s fork probably has “frequent flyer miles”

Good Morning Marg, Mikie2, Grog, and Susan and to all the crustwoodians yet to arrive!!

This group could be the whole cast for the “Biggest Loser” show. But that would require work and “Work” is a four letter word with these citizens of Crustwood.

Rusty — you need to fix that Pype… I think you’ve got a leak….

Good morning all! Even Dazz gains weight with extra rich foods. The sugar is what seems to have done it even though I used 1/2 the ammount in the recipe. I ate too many of my home made amaretti, finishing off that bottle of bubbly. My weight was up to 125 yesterday. At least my sweets are stuff I actually like – not Hostess Ho-Hos covered with imitation chocolate. I’ll be back to 120 in a couple of weeks.

Hello Everyone: As usual the Penny’s and Co are up to their old tricks. I always love the “Ho-Hos” that Julie uses so often as their treat of choice.

Your output can’t keep up with your input. Too technical?

Lose 250 lbs. instantly; dump Jerry for the “Handyman”.

@SusanSunshine

YES…. It is good to see JOY’s Green Blouse with Orange Flowers…. out from under the bed again…. freshly rinced…. ! ! !

The “Losy Keys” rack is freshly populated…...I really miss the Clown Picture…..

Wow every once in the while Burl’s never ending insults hit upon the truth. I guess you throw something long enough you are bound to get on target at some point. But he need to follow his own wisdom too.

Mornin’ all y’all, Think that diagnosis works for all Crustwoodians Blue Wave. And I do believe Joy did find the shirt on sale and bought 5.

These comics are always SOOOO funny! (Just thought I’d throw that in here.)

Medical reasons would be Lacko-ambiton and Glutenitious.

Some of the remedies would include: Gidoffurrumpous and Nojunkatol.

I enjoy watching fitness shows will eating chips and cookies. Funny thing, I watch em all afternoon and still don’t seem to lose anything. Go figure.

Oh, how I wish a doctor would tell her that. She would be so gratified…and she wouldn’t get it!!!

Does anyone know where the teeth are? I can’t find them anywhere. Thanks.

@realist, yes I am short and my avatar is my photo. I try to be very healthy for which some like to kid me but even I enjoy special treats now and then.

Do NOT be fooled by that avatar of vldazzle

Behind that guise , lies non other than……….MA BARKER