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"Old Lady" Flabby Arm Nightmare!

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SoupDragon · 24/06/2004 15:53

Whilst trying on stuff this week I noticed to my horror that I have flabby upper arms. Just the back - obviously my biceps are nicely toned from 5 years of carrying small children about.

In 4 weeks I have to wear a sleeveless bridesmaid's dress - how can I tone my arms before then??

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beetroot · 24/06/2004 15:57

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Northerner · 24/06/2004 15:59

Commonly known as 'bingo arms'

Easily toned as per Beety's instructions. Good luck!

Janh · 24/06/2004 16:00

Mind you even Carol Vorderman has flabby old lady upper arms. Quite cheered me up when I noticed - means I needn't bother doing anything about mine (not that I was going to anyway. I never go sleeveless so you can't see them!)

codswallop · 24/06/2004 16:01

lol a soupy as brideamisd

CountessDracula · 24/06/2004 16:02

Willow very kindly lied and told me I didn't have them the other week when we were clothes shopping.

codswallop · 24/06/2004 16:02

will you be as attracive as theses dragons?

SoupDragon · 24/06/2004 16:09

I did some weights stuff last night but had no idea what to do - figured tha anything that felt like it might hurt the problem area next day would be good. I don't really "do" sleeveless very often but this is unavoidable!

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SoupDragon · 24/06/2004 16:11

Coddy, I will be the tall one on the end. Technically I'm a Matron "Oooh no missus!" and should be dressed as Hattie Jaques. I certainly have the arms for it!

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SoupDragon · 24/06/2004 16:12

Although my hair will be up and looking glamourous (won't it essbee?)

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Angeliz · 24/06/2004 16:12

Northener, my cousin calls them family fortune arms!!

Good luck Soupy LOL Coddy

CountessDracula · 24/06/2004 16:14

why are those hideous women wearing curtains?

Angeliz · 24/06/2004 16:14

The one in the middle is seriously scary!!!

Janh · 24/06/2004 16:15

Coddy, where did you find these people? They're all mad. Nerethel with sword
elf family pointing

Soupy, are you an elf too?

Janh · 24/06/2004 16:15

(Nerethel is the groom apparently.)

Northerner · 24/06/2004 16:16

The one in the middle is the she devil I think.

Janh · 24/06/2004 16:17

Angeliz, the one in the middle is the bride!

Angeliz · 24/06/2004 16:17

ROFL, POOR GROOM! He probably doesn't dare say no with that evil stare!!!

Angeliz · 24/06/2004 16:18

Bless, i shouldn't be nasty, she looks so happy!!

SoupDragon · 24/06/2004 16:26

LOL!

Actually, being dressed as an elf might be preferable to the sleeveless dress. It's in my least favourite colour. Or maybe a dragon costume...?

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SoupDragon · 24/06/2004 16:28

To be fair, the red eye hasn't done them any favours.

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CountessDracula · 24/06/2004 16:28

If you want nasty wedding dresses have a look at these - the text is v funny too

SoupDragon · 24/06/2004 16:32

pork!

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Angeliz · 24/06/2004 16:34

Have to go but MUST read all that page later CD. Just skimmed and it's hilarious! (Quite like the second dress in a wierd gothicy kinda way)

Janh · 24/06/2004 16:37

Is the second dress the one made of Airedale? (I thought it was more Persian cat.)

Gingerbear · 24/06/2004 16:45

re elvin wedding piccies - Isn't that Dawn French??

btw, why not pinch some of the excess tulle from horrid wedding frocks to cover bingo wings??