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Dave Smith wrote:
>
> PeterLucas wrote:
> >
> > LOL!! Should have thought of that angle......... but a pic would add some
> > 'weight' (truth) to the story. (No pun intended!!)

>
> I am not allowed to take pictures of her anymore. I used to take pictures
> of her along with the rest of the family at family functions but my wife
> accused me of taking pictures only when she was eating. Our son pointed out
> that she is always eating.


I suspect your wife wouldn't have pointed that out
if there wasn't at least some truth to that.

> She is not as enormous as you might expect, and the issue is not her
> size.... until she sat on her husband's knee while he was seated in an
> expensive leather swivel chair. It just ain't built for close to 700 lb.
> My issue with her is that she eats so much. She can clear a buffet single
> handed and still sneak through the pantry when she thinks no one is looking
> and open up boxes.... even boxes of crackers when there are already some of
> the same crackers on the buffet. YOu don't need to steal food when it is
> being offered for free.


I seem to recall a comic book from my childhood
which was mostly about a girl who was constantly
eating.

Ah, yes. Thank you, Wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Lotta