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I never thought I'd be glad to see a Monday, but I had the worst weekend. Seems everything fell apart. Literally.

Anyway, all I have to say is, thank goodness for chocolate. I'm serious, it really takes the edge of. I find I'm drawn to it when things go wrong, and it really gives me comfort.

Does anyone else know what I'm talking about. Is it just a girl thing?

Flora;955364 wrote: I never thought I'd be glad to see a Monday, but I had the worst weekend. Seems everything fell apart. Literally.

Anyway, all I have to say is, thank goodness for chocolate. I'm serious, it really takes the edge of. I find I'm drawn to it when things go wrong, and it really gives me comfort.

Does anyone else know what I'm talking about. Is it just a girl thing?


It's usually a girl thing Flora.....mmmmmm chocolate. :-4

shelbell;955370 wrote: It's usually a girl thing Flora.....mmmmmm chocolate. :-4


It does seem to be. I wonder why?

Flora;955380 wrote: It does seem to be. I wonder why?


I think that there is some kind of chemical in it that interacts with something in our brains...I'm not sure what, but that's what I've heard. :wah:

shelbell;955382 wrote: I think that there is some kind of chemical in it that interacts with something in our brains...I'm not sure what, but that's what I've heard. :wah:


I feel that it's a real reaction. I really felt down yesterday, but it honestly gave me a boost. It's weird. I feel kind of torn, like I should resist it. ???

Flora;955387 wrote: I feel that it's a real reaction. I really felt down yesterday, but it honestly gave me a boost. It's weird. I feel kind of torn, like I should resist it. ???


Oh no, don't fight it, give into it...it's wonderful.

shelbell;955393 wrote: Oh no, don't fight it, give into it...it's wonderful.


I'm so glad you said that!;)

My wife and I are big fans of Cadbury Chocolate, however we think that the Cadbury Chocolate that we buy in New Zealand tastes different than that purchased in the US and tastes better. Others have mentioned this as well and perhaps it's the milk.

Lon;955493 wrote: My wife and I are big fans of Cadbury Chocolate, however we think that the Cadbury Chocolate that we buy in New Zealand tastes different than that purchased in the US and tastes better. Others have mentioned this as well and perhaps it's the milk.


They use "mothers milk" in New Zealand.

The Healing Power of Chocolate

Chocolate is derived from the cocoa bean. Beans are removed from their pods, fermented, dried, roasted, and then made into a cocoa mass or cocoa liquor. This is then pressed to make cocoa butter and cocoa cake, which is then ground up into powder.

Cocoa is a rain forest herb, technically known as Theobroma Cacao. Cocoa has been used by indigenous tribes in South and Central America for thousands of years. The tribes have used it to fight parasites, heal snakebites, and as a general antiseptic.

How does chocolate heal?

Research from University of California, Davis shows that eating dark chocolate boosts oxidation levels. Chocolate contains flavonoids, which are part of the group of antioxidants found in tea, red wine, and various fruits and vegetables. Increased levels of flavonoids lowers the risks of heart disease, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Eating dark chocolate also decreases LDL (bad cholesterol) oxidation and thus reduces the risks of blood clots, lowers blood pressure, and increases blood flow to the arteries.

Trunk Monkey;955707 wrote: The Healing Power of Chocolate

Chocolate is derived from the cocoa bean. Beans are removed from their pods, fermented, dried, roasted, and then made into a cocoa mass or cocoa liquor. This is then pressed to make cocoa butter and cocoa cake, which is then ground up into powder.

Cocoa is a rain forest herb, technically known as Theobroma Cacao. Cocoa has been used by indigenous tribes in South and Central America for thousands of years. The tribes have used it to fight parasites, heal snakebites, and as a general antiseptic.

How does chocolate heal?

Research from University of California, Davis shows that eating dark chocolate boosts oxidation levels. Chocolate contains flavonoids, which are part of the group of antioxidants found in tea, red wine, and various fruits and vegetables. Increased levels of flavonoids lowers the risks of heart disease, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Eating dark chocolate also decreases LDL (bad cholesterol) oxidation and thus reduces the risks of blood clots, lowers blood pressure, and increases blood flow to the arteries.


Wow! And I thought chocolate just healed the blues...

Lon;955493 wrote: My wife and I are big fans of Cadbury Chocolate, however we think that the Cadbury Chocolate that we buy in New Zealand tastes different than that purchased in the US and tastes better. Others have mentioned this as well and perhaps it's the milk.


That's interesting. You must be quite the chocolate fan to notice the difference! Or is it quite obvious?

Nomad;955571 wrote: They use "mothers milk" in New Zealand.


Haha! Maybe it's the same in Oz. That would explain the nurtured feeling I get...

Diamonds seem to work for my wife also. Can't figure it out myself.

YZGI;956206 wrote: Diamonds seem to work for my wife also. Can't figure it out myself.


Peculiar! How do you think your wife would like a nice Princess cut of dairy milk?:wah:

OMG!!! Chocolate! :-4:-4:-4

So, just when I thought I was over my chocolate obsession, my friend sends me this link for this chocolate man thing. I wish all men were made of chocolate...I think I have found my future husband! :-4



http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chocolate ... 783?ref=nf

Flora;966584 wrote: So, just when I thought I was over my chocolate obsession, my friend sends me this link for this chocolate man thing. I wish all men were made of chocolate...I think I have found my future husband! :-4



http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chocolate ... 783?ref=nf


Wow! That is a mighty tasty man! :wah:

Flora;955364 wrote: I never thought I'd be glad to see a Monday, but I had the worst weekend. Seems everything fell apart. Literally.

Anyway, all I have to say is, thank goodness for chocolate. I'm serious, it really takes the edge of. I find I'm drawn to it when things go wrong, and it really gives me comfort.

Does anyone else know what I'm talking about. Is it just a girl thing?


It really does help, I agree. I love the stuff. Not really into sweets but chocolate, yum.

shelbell;966624 wrote: Wow! That is a mighty tasty man! :wah:


I know! Seems there is a lot of competition for his affection tho...do you think he's trouble or should I go for it? :wah:

Flora;979016 wrote: I know! Seems there is a lot of competition for his affection tho...do you think he's trouble or should I go for it? :wah:


Ah, a new person on the FG. Nice to meet you.

Thanks for the welcome, qsducks. Its fun here!

Flora;979024 wrote: Thanks for the welcome, qsducks. Its fun here!


Oh don't be shy. I go by Ducky around this crazy place:wah: But, my fave month is coming up. October, the chocolate month.

qsducks;979026 wrote: Oh don't be shy. I go by Ducky around this crazy place:wah: But, my fave month is coming up. October, the chocolate month.


Ok ducky! What am I missing? How come October is the chocolate month?

Flora;955364 wrote: I never thought I'd be glad to see a Monday, but I had the worst weekend. Seems everything fell apart. Literally.

Anyway, all I have to say is, thank goodness for chocolate. I'm serious, it really takes the edge of. I find I'm drawn to it when things go wrong, and it really gives me comfort.

Does anyone else know what I'm talking about. Is it just a girl thing?


Monday is the worst of the worst with me, brain is just not functioning!:-5

and welcome!:o

Flora;979031 wrote: Ok ducky! What am I missing? How come October is the chocolate month?


Halloween:sneaky:

qsducks;979072 wrote: Halloween:sneaky:


Oh yeah, of course. No one really gets into halloween here. I used to trick or treat when I was a kid, some poeple got really annoyed!

But I do like the sound of the chocolate month!

Flora;979943 wrote: Oh yeah, of course. No one really gets into halloween here. I used to trick or treat when I was a kid, some poeple got really annoyed!

But I do like the sound of the chocolate month!


halloween is big around here with some folks but i usually don't pay it a lot of attention, i'd rather look forward to Christmas! :guitarist

i do take Jacob trick or treating but only to a very few peoples houses and only people we know!

and our whole neighborhoods kids pretty much stopped trick or treating after 9/11 i guess they were afraid!

were not big on Halloween anymore, there has just been way to much crime.

My day can be judged by how many bars of chocolate are consumed - a two bar day is a bad one!!!

Hope6;980309 wrote: halloween is big around here with some folks but i usually don't pay it a lot of attention, i'd rather look forward to Christmas! :guitarist

i do take Jacob trick or treating but only to a very few peoples houses and only people we know!

and our whole neighborhoods kids pretty much stopped trick or treating after 9/11 i guess they were afraid!


Yes, it was a quiet halloween that year. But now Quin & I go out with a friend of his and we go everywhere. My older two go out with a bunch of friends and that wayward daughter of mine goes to parties.:wah:

Imladris;980504 wrote: My day can be judged by how many bars of chocolate are consumed - a two bar day is a bad one!!!


Do the 2 chocolate bars make it a good one? :wah:

Flora;981337 wrote: Do the 2 chocolate bars make it a good one? :wah:


I believe it's called double the pleasure:wah:

I have never really craved milk chocolate..but when dark chocolate started getting popular..omg!! I loooooooooooooooove it. :-4

Have you ever had chocolate fondue?

JAB;981417 wrote: Yes! My friend had a fondue party for her husband's birthday one year. After we fondued our food we then fondued our dessert.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm choco covered strawberries. :-4


I think I'm going to have an orgasm:-4

qsducks;981410 wrote: Have you ever had chocolate fondue?


ohhhhhhhh baby, warm chocolate and strawberrys

then we had bananas

ahhhhhhhhhh!

You do realize Odie you are making me crazy?:wah:

qsducks;981423 wrote: You do realize Odie you are making me crazy?:wah:


he he, just now saw your post above, have you come yet?:wah::wah::wah:

I was shivering when I was typing mine about the choc. and strawberrys!

chocolate..............better than sex!

Odie;981425 wrote: he he, just now saw your post above, have you come yet?:wah::wah::wah:

I was shivering when I was typing mine about the choc. and strawberrys!

chocolate..............better than sex!


You are cracking me up.:wah:

qsducks;981429 wrote: You are cracking me up.:wah:


you likey this one?






this is all your fault, your making me bad now!:wah:

JAB;981432 wrote: Are you two gonna be ok? Can I get you each an ice bath or something? :-2 :wah:


:wah:Ahem, let's come to our senses girlfriends. We are sooooooooooo bad.:wah:

jump in, the chocolates fine!:wah:

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qsducks;981433 wrote: :wah:Ahem, let's come to our senses girlfriends. We are sooooooooooo bad.:wah:


aren't we always worse than men?:D

Men are the biggest gossipers on the planet. And us women folk get to indulge in our wildest fantisies.

JAB;981439 wrote: I like mine with nuts.


nuts included!:wah:

Odie;981444 wrote: nuts included!:wah:









That pix didn't show anything besides a bare chest.:wah: