The Koffee Klatch #16

[Roamer]

Bringing nicky's post over here from the end of the old thread. Please help if you can.

This was a 15 year old child, murdered and stuffed in a freezer. IMO, these two deserve no leniency at all.

"Icepak" is his mother.

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Morning everyone! I need your help and so does icepak, I started a thread, PLEASE HELP: Jeffrey Blake Stone. It has a link to Jeffrey's page. There is a trial today to try and get one of the monsters Youthful Offender Status today at 1 and another judge is thinking but hasn't ruled yet if the other monster can be out on bond. Please e-mail fax and call so that this doesn't happen! My son and Jeffrey went to the same school and I don't ever want these monsters back in my community!!!! Thanks for anything you can do to help. Jeffrey has a younger brother Andy that is terrified these guys might be out soon!
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[PatC]

Bringing nicky's post over here from the end of the old thread. Please help if you can.

This was a 15 year old child, murdered and stuffed in a freezer. IMO, these two deserve no leniency at all.

"Icepak" is his mother.

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Morning everyone! I need your help and so does icepak, I started a thread, PLEASE HELP: Jeffrey Blake Stone. It has a link to Jeffrey's page. There is a trial today to try and get one of the monsters Youthful Offender Status today at 1 and another judge is thinking but hasn't ruled yet if the other monster can be out on bond. Please e-mail fax and call so that this doesn't happen! My son and Jeffrey went to the same school and I don't ever want these monsters back in my community!!!! Thanks for anything you can do to help. Jeffrey has a younger brother Andy that is terrified these guys might be out soon!
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Justice for Jeffrey Blake Stone!!Keep Lee and Smiley in Jail..NO Youthful Offender!!

Well, darn, we got a clean slate and everybody disappeared....


Off to find the Jeffrey Blake Stone forum. :a1chic:

[look4u]

Well, darn, we got a clean slate and everybody disappeared....


Off to find the Jeffrey Blake Stone forum. :a1chic:

Do not be lonely Pat. They will all be back. Even I found you!:0009:

:021: :howdy:

[Alibar]

A CLEAN SLATE? Where?? I wanna sigh up. :frustratedf:

And I thought yesterday's wea was so great..... HA! Today's wind chill is FIVE degrees. Am so glad I ventured out yesterday; however, when my son phoned last night I agreed to drive over to OKCity Friday.

Mornin' all...:howdy: (A female howdy smilie is needed. )))))

[Orchid Corsage]

Well, darn, we got a clean slate and everybody disappeared....


Off to find the Jeffrey Blake Stone forum. :a1chic:

LOL the old slate was pretty busy, just when I got to reading all of the new, whoooooooooosh it was over! :tongue:

Me too Pat left and went to find info about JBS, finally found it, and the e-mail addresses!

I have a busy day here today, off to trot pretty soon! be back later. :friends3:

[Claudia]

I just wanted to say for everyone in the world to hear that I LOVE my dad more than I can ever express. I have never in my life known a kinder, more gentle, honest man, and I never will. I am so lucky that he is my father and that he has been there for me my entire life, unfailingly. The world is a better place just because he's here.

Okay, I'm done. Just had to tell someone that!

[Roenick]

I just wanted to say for everyone in the world to hear that I LOVE my dad more than I can ever express. I have never in my life known a kinder, more gentle, honest man, and I never will. I am so lucky that he is my father and that he has been there for me my entire life, unfailingly. The world is a better place just because he's here.

Okay, I'm done. Just had to tell someone that!


:6u8ky2o: :waitasec:



Details???








I'm home cause it snowed. I'm board... I mean bored ( to lazy to hit delete)

[Claudia]

:6u8ky2o: :waitasec:



Details???








I'm home cause it snowed. I'm board... I mean bored ( to lazy to hit delete)


Details? Well.... I'll just say that I realized today just how much he has supported me through my life. Through every stupid mistake, every bad choice, every hard time. I was just thinking about him & he seriously is such a completely GOOD person, I was a little overwhelmed with how lucky I am. I wish I was 1/2 as good a person as he is.

You're damn lucky you're home today and that you have snow!!!

[Louise]

I just wanted to say for everyone in the world to hear that I LOVE my dad more than I can ever express. I have never in my life known a kinder, more gentle, honest man, and I never will. I am so lucky that he is my father and that he has been there for me my entire life, unfailingly. The world is a better place just because he's here.

Okay, I'm done. Just had to tell someone that!

That's nice Claudia. :smile:

[Claudia]

That's nice Claudia. :smile:

Yeah, kinda dumb to post that on here, but I was feelin' it, so I went with it. :girl_haha:

[Roenick]

No... it was very sweet!!! I'm sure he thinks he has a great daughter too!

[Roamer]

Yeah, kinda dumb to post that on here, but I was feelin' it, so I went with it. :girl_haha:

Not dumb at all, Claudia. Sweet and loving.


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[Louise]

Yeah, kinda dumb to post that on here, but I was feelin' it, so I went with it. :girl_haha:

Of course it wasn't. It was very touching... :11_2_104:

[Itzmee]

Yeah, kinda dumb to post that on here, but I was feelin' it, so I went with it. :girl_haha:
Dumb? Hardly!

god I wish I had my dad....and my mom!

[sky]

Details? Well.... I'll just say that I realized today just how much he has supported me through my life. Through every stupid mistake, every bad choice, every hard time. I was just thinking about him & he seriously is such a completely GOOD person, I was a little overwhelmed with how lucky I am. I wish I was 1/2 as good a person as he is.

You're damn lucky you're home today and that you have snow!!!

That's really sweet Claudia!

[bambam]

That's really sweet Claudia!

hiya sky!!! and claudia!! and all!! ho ho ho and all that jazz!!! (LOVE your avatar, sky!!!) you need to hook me up with a cool hippy christmas avatar!!! :happy0158:

[bambam]

Details? Well.... I'll just say that I realized today just how much he has supported me through my life. Through every stupid mistake, every bad choice, every hard time. I was just thinking about him & he seriously is such a completely GOOD person, I was a little overwhelmed with how lucky I am. I wish I was 1/2 as good a person as he is.

You're damn lucky you're home today and that you have snow!!!

wow..that is SO very cool, claudia!! you are very fortunate!!! i never knew my real dad....he died before i ever got to meet him. my adopted dad provided for me...that i can give him. but i'll never know the kind of relationship you are speaking of....i think it's wonderful!!

[sky]

hiya sky!!! and claudia!! and all!! ho ho ho and all that jazz!!! (LOVE your avatar, sky!!!) you need to hook me up with a cool hippy christmas avatar!!! :happy0158:


Hiya BamBam! Let me know what you're looking for and whip you up the avatar! :give_rose:

[bambam]

Hiya BamBam! Let me know what you're looking for and whip you up the avatar! :give_rose:

i sent ya a pm with my specs!!! lol :girl_haha:

[Tam5115]

Hello everybody!

The sun is out today and traffic is moving again. That was quite a ride yesterday. The storm pretty much shut down two cities. When the bridges to Duluth are closed, you're stuck on whichever side you happen to be.

Wonderful words about your dad, Claudia. I miss my dad sooo much.

Nice to meet you, Itzmee! Welcome. :0012:

[Louise]

Hi Tam :smile:

[Tam5115]

Hi Tam :smile:


Hi Louise! :basic45:

[KYGramma]

Hello All! Ice storm coming in....heading home soon.

Caludia, that was very sweet about your dad! Make sure you tell him!

[TeeOne]

Hi everyone!
Claudia, Not dumb or corny at all what you said about your dad. I sure wish mine was still around! You should tell him, he won't be here forever. But wait, isn't he still running/jogging or something healthy like that?

[chefann]

It may be cold outside, but there are some great warm feelings here in this thread.

Awww......
hugs to everyone!

[Alibar]

It may be cold outside, but there are some great warm feelings here in this thread.

Awww......
hugs to everyone!

'Tis truly wonderful, isn't it, Chefann? And, it's purt near that way in every thread.... purt near. :grin: :z0tdntknw:

[Alibar]

I just wanted to say for everyone in the world to hear that I LOVE my dad more than I can ever express. I have never in my life known a kinder, more gentle, honest man, and I never will. I am so lucky that he is my father and that he has been there for me my entire life, unfailingly. The world is a better place just because he's here.

Okay, I'm done. Just had to tell someone that!

Claudia, your words about your dad are particularly meaningful to me because I could have said them about my father, who was a good man in every sense of the word and I'm so thankful to have had him in my life for so long. He died at 97 in l997. :)

[SaberGal]

I just wanted to say for everyone in the world to hear that I LOVE my dad more than I can ever express. I have never in my life known a kinder, more gentle, honest man, and I never will. I am so lucky that he is my father and that he has been there for me my entire life, unfailingly. The world is a better place just because he's here.

Okay, I'm done. Just had to tell someone that!

Claudia - that is just precious!

I feel exactly the same about my daddy too...

[Grins]

Details? Well.... I'll just say that I realized today just how much he has supported me through my life. Through every stupid mistake, every bad choice, every hard time. I was just thinking about him & he seriously is such a completely GOOD person, I was a little overwhelmed with how lucky I am. I wish I was 1/2 as good a person as he is.

You're damn lucky you're home today and that you have snow!!!This is the perfect place for it dear Claudia. How good of you!

For Christmas, how about making up a

Tribute To You, Dad
or
My Dad My Hero
[on fancy paper]

and say all the things on your heart directly to him and frame it so he can hang it on the wall; make a smaller version he can hang in his office.

He would be so delighted and treasure it always. Others can see it too. Tell him somewhere in there=at the end mebbe= Dad, you are my Hero.

[a man cannot get higher praise=he waits all his life to hear it=hopefully from wife and kids.]

All of us might think of doing such a thing for a loved one or more~no money could buy such a gift~~

Caution: be sensitive if you have a mom and dad make one for both=avoid hurt feelings here!! Make one for each child or sibling...

If the loved one is deceased do it anyway~

[Grins]

It may be cold outside, but there are some great warm feelings here in this thread.

Awww......
hugs to everyone!
Welcome

Warmth is here
fragrance in the air
gentle hands welcome me
wrap me in
what is warm and fragrant
precious

love~

from Grins and all of us

[SaberGal]

I found out today just how much fun it ISN'T to drive in the snow! Who knew??

After nearly breaking my neck getting out to the car, I suspected I was not wearing the right kind of boots. The equally scary trip across the store parking lot convinced me that my suspicions were correct. So I bought me some new boots. Whoohoo. Two very kind strangers then helped me figure out how to turn the wheels on the car so that I could get back onto the road. They had a good chuckle about my FL license plate.

After two more stops on the way home, I was starting to get the hang of it. However, once I turned on my street I realized for the first time just how steep of a hill we live on. The little engine tried and tried to make it up but it just wasn't gonna happen. Had to abandon the car for now and walk home - am still trying to defrost my nose...which is still tender from when the car door attacked it.

So Klatchers - here's my question. My car is not the only one abandoned on the side - in fact, there's quite a pile of them at the bottom of that hill. However, should I venture back out and put a note on it?? I don't want to get towed.

Welcome to all the new peeps I see!!!!!

[PatC]

This is the perfect place for it dear Claudia. How good of you!

For Christmas, how about making up a

Tribute To You, Dad
[on fancy paper]

and say all the things on your heart directly to him and frame it so he can hang it on the wall; make a smaller version he can hang in his office.

He would be so delighted and treasure it always. Others can see it too. Tell him somewhere in there=at the end mebbe= Dad, you are my Hero.

[a man cannot get higher praise=he waits all his life to hear it=hopefully from wife and kids.]

All of us might think of doing such a thing for a loved one or more~no money could buy such a gift~~

Caution: be sensitive if you have a mom and dad make one for both=avoid hurt feelings here!! Make one for each child or sibling...


Good idea, Grins. KC did that one year for Fathers Day... gave it to my DH, not his birth father.

That caution might take some work. If, for reason, Claudia can't be as positive and loving with the other family members it might be better to NOT make one to them... it might dilute the heartfelt feelings she put in tribute to her father.

just a thought.
:71526:

[Grins]

Good idea, Grins. KC did that one year for Fathers Day... gave it to my DH, not his birth father.

That caution might take some work. If, for reason, Claudia can't be as positive and loving with the other family members it might be better to NOT make one to them... it might dilute the heartfelt feelings she put in tribute to her father.

just a thought.
:71526:Exactly right PatC=give it thought as to how to honor someone without hurt to another.

A private letter sent to an office, or a lunch where all is spoken but not written=just make it special as befits your situation. Wisdom and love in all things; ask advice if in doubt=we have wisdom and love here~~
~~

[Orchid Corsage]

I just wanted to say for everyone in the world to hear that I LOVE my dad more than I can ever express. I have never in my life known a kinder, more gentle, honest man, and I never will. I am so lucky that he is my father and that he has been there for me my entire life, unfailingly. The world is a better place just because he's here.

Okay, I'm done. Just had to tell someone tha wet!

Yeah, kinda dumb to post that on here, but I was feelin' it, so I went with it. :girl_haha:

Aww Claudia, so sweet a post and very touching too! :give_rose: I don't think it was dumb at all, as it was so endearing to read and how could anything so endearing cannot be dumb. You are lucky to have your Dad and he is very fortunate to have such a caring daughter.

I have a picture of my father on the desk and everytime I pass him I say something. He is no longer alive and died before I was born, but I talk to him often. :give_rose:

[PatC]

In keeping with our recent discussions about cars, I received information leading me to this link today:

Barn Car (http://www.californiaclassix.com/archive/40_Barn-Dodge_c154.html)


I found this particularly interesting...

When FH (first hubby) and I were married, one summer we took his grandparents on a vacation back to their ‘roots’, Robinson, IL for her and some little town in West Virginia hanging on the side of a mountain. Grandpa still had two sisters living back there, one of them lived in a 150+ year old log cabin that had been in her husband's family since it was built. Next door to the log cabin was a “new” two story house that her son had built for them before he went “away to war” (WWII). She had never moved in the house, but had kept it maintained with roof repairs and fresh paint every few years.

There was a free standing garage next to that house. In it was parked the son’s car, right where he had left it up on blocks to wait for his return from WWII. He never came home and the car had never been moved. There was a tree growing right in front of the double garage doors so we couldn’t open them, but could see enough through a window to prove the car was still there but we couldn't tell what kind. FH and I were already divorced when I heard that the lady had died. I had to wonder what happened to that “barn car”.

:g:

[Grins]

Aww Claudia, so sweet a post and very touching too! :give_rose: I don't think it was dumb at all, as it was so endearing to read and how could anything so endearing cannot be dumb. You are lucky to have your Dad and he is very fortunate to have such a caring daughter.

I have a picture of my father on the desk and everytime I pass him I say something. He is no longer alive and died before I was born, but I talk to him often. :give_rose:
I talk to my loved ones too Orchid; sometimes I holler at them to crank up the pressure on The Boss for me!


Be Amazed!

True Love never dies
I believe
reunions will be sweet
pets too
rejoicing with us
wagging our tails
walking new exciting trails
together

forever~~


With Love
and Grins
tagging along behind

[bambam]

helloooo all you klatchers!!! guess we're all experiencing some weather....as in COLD & YUCKY...even down here in the south!!! ugh!!! so bundle up, all!! and stay warm and safe!!! :give_rose: :kissyface4:

[Grins]

helloooo all you klatchers!!! guess we're all experiencing some weather....as in COLD & YUCKY...even down here in the south!!! ugh!!! so bundle up, all!! and stay warm and safe!!! :give_rose: :kissyface4:hooooooHAAAAAA been lookin fer you bam+bam!!
We need you here for......
balance........
:shrug1:


sounds good

[Grins]

There Is Hope

If we ask
believe
there is hope and help
for me

yes me
even though I do not
feel
worthy
I am not
what I feel

I am
precious and deserve to live
be happy
love

when I decide
decide
to open my heart~

Love Grins
who decided

[Grins]

...in a writing mood
must be all the fudge,,,,,



====mitts off....

[Orchid Corsage]

I found out today just how much fun it ISN'T to drive in the snow! Who knew??

After nearly breaking my neck getting out to the car, I suspected I was not wearing the right kind of boots. The equally scary trip across the store parking lot convinced me that my suspicions were correct. So I bought me some new boots. Whoohoo. Two very kind strangers then helped me figure out how to turn the wheels on the car so that I could get back onto the road. They had a good chuckle about my FL license plate.

After two more stops on the way home, I was starting to get the hang of it. However, once I turned on my street I realized for the first time just how steep of a hill we live on. The little engine tried and tried to make it up but it just wasn't gonna happen. Had to abandon the car for now and walk home - am still trying to defrost my nose...which is still tender from when the car door attacked it.

So Klatchers - here's my question. My car is not the only one abandoned on the side - in fact, there's quite a pile of them at the bottom of that hill. However, should I venture back out and put a note on it?? I don't want to get towed.

Welcome to all the new peeps I see!!!!!

Wooo hoooo Saber new boots! :s1gyahoo: Ya know before I would walk back down the hill and back up the hill, I would call a neighbor and find out what the routine is with leaving the cars at the bottom of the hill. Aha but you do have some new boots to break in :girl_haha: Good Luck! Maybe a 4 wheel drive would help. That is what I have as we live in the country on top of the highest hill in the county. I use to have a jeep but traded it for a Highlander. It goes anywhere. :basic44:

[Orchid Corsage]

I talk to my loved ones too Orchid; sometimes I holler at them to crank up the pressure on The Boss for me!


Be Amazed!

True Love never dies
I believe
reunions will be sweet
pets too
rejoicing with us
wagging our tails
walking new exciting trails
together

forever~~


With Love
and Grins
tagging along behind

Grins, you gave me idea, there are some live ones I should HOLLER at their pictures, that is when I get them out of the drawer. :s1gyahoo:

[SaberGal]

Wooo hoooo Saber new boots! :s1gyahoo: Ya know before I would walk back down the hill and back up the hill, I would call a neighbor and find out what the routine is with leaving the cars at the bottom of the hill. Aha but you do have some new boots to break in :girl_haha: Good Luck! Maybe a 4 wheel drive would help. That is what I have as we live in the country on top of the highest hill in the county. I use to have a jeep but traded it for a Highlander. It goes anywhere. :basic44:

Thanks, OC! Hubby wants me to trek my butt back down that icy hill and leave a note - of course, his hiney is sitting in LA right now! I like your suggestion MUCH better!!

[Grins]

In keeping with our recent discussions about cars, I received information leading me to this link today:

Barn Car (http://www.californiaclassix.com/archive/40_Barn-Dodge_c154.html)


I found this particularly interesting...

When FH (first hubby) and I were married, one summer we took his grandparents on a vacation back to their ‘roots’, Robinson, IL for her and some little town in West Virginia hanging on the side of a mountain. Grandpa still had two sisters living back there, one of them lived in a 150+ year old log cabin that had been in her husband's family since it was built. Next door to the log cabin was a “new” two story house that her son had built for them before he went “away to war” (WWII). She had never moved in the house, but had kept it maintained with roof repairs and fresh paint every few years.

There was a free standing garage next to that house. In it was parked the son’s car, right where he had left it up on blocks to wait for his return from WWII. He never came home and the car had never been moved. There was a tree growing right in front of the double garage doors so we couldn’t open them, but could see enough through a window to prove the car was still there but we couldn't tell what kind. FH and I were already divorced when I heard that the lady had died. I had to wonder what happened to that “barn car”.

:g:

Best Barn Car story ever=thanks Pat=the pics and text are amazing. The car is amazing.
Gas was rationed during the WWII years and my dad sold our 41 Chrysler.
Years later, I got my first car=a 41 Chrysler=for $300 bucks.

[Alibar]

.
Grins... I googled hostickle feifer and guess what references google coughed up? YOU at HFTM. LOL LOL Two links and that's it. :s1gyahoo:

[Grins]

Grins, you gave me idea, there are some live ones I should HOLLER at their pictures, that is when I get them out of the drawer. :s1gyahoo:LOL
Safely Therapeutic Orchid.
I would holler at my brother and sister but they make me laugh too much.

http://helpfindthemissing.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=202&pictureid=2066

[Grins]

.
Grins... I googled hostickle feifer and guess what references google coughed up? YOU at HFTM. LOL LOL Two links and that's it. :s1gyahoo:OH NOOOooooo
=i go see>>>>>
LOL
=======it is true
from legal thread at Caylee
imagine=hmmmmm
be careful what you post eh?

i give them a better one
soon
Many thanks Ali!

[PatC]

...in a writing mood
must be all the fudge,,,,,



====mitts off....


Did you make it? Didja???? chefann's recipe???? How did it come out? Now you just HAVE to share some of your homemade fudge..... doncha?

Best Barn Car story ever=thanks Pat=the pics and text are amazing. The car is amazing.
Gas was rationed during the WWII years and my dad sold our 41 Chrysler.
Years later, I got my first car=a 41 Chrysler=for $300 bucks.

I bet you'd like to be able to buy it right now for $300 bucks.

[Grins]

Thanks, OC! Hubby wants me to trek my butt back down that icy hill and leave a note - of course, his hiney is sitting in LA right now! I like your suggestion MUCH better!!AAA will tow your car too. Best thing is to call local police and ask advice. No towing usually unless you block access but do take action =NOT going down there to drive it. AAA will pick you up and take there=have it towed home.

[Roenick]

Don't leave it there if you can help it, Saber. They'll tow it in order to clean the roads (that's their excuse, they don't really clear the roads). The least you'll get is a ticket in the amount of $45 to $139.
*A not will not help in either situation.

It's going to freeze tonight. You may need to try tomorrow but do it before Wednesday since we're getting more and it's going to freeze. If you need... call Newhouse Hutchins to tow it for you. They are the best!! Tell them you know a member of the MBA that recommended you to them.



And while you were out... why didn't you come by and bring me food????

[Grins]

Did you make it? Didja???? chefann's recipe???? How did it come out? Now you just HAVE to share some of your homemade fudge..... doncha?



I bet you'd like to be able to buy it right now for $300 bucks.Oh boy would i like to have it back. Had Fluid Drive one of the first automatic cars =no shifting unless ya want.

...excuse me
using a technique taught by one near and dear...
Do not use the words share and fudge in the same sentence.
:lex_10:

Got the choco chips but froze at the icing place=forgot my paper with recipe and didn't know which icing to get. Milk choco=or....
then
Lost my paper!

Chefann=help!!
All fudge makers HELP!

[bambam]

hooooooHAAAAAA been lookin fer you bam+bam!!
We need you here for......
balance........
:shrug1:


sounds good

hellllllllloooooooooooooo grins!! my fave poet! hope you are doing well, my friend!! is you stayin warm??? i busted my big ol butt on the ice today!!! :blondblush113268230

[Grins]

hellllllllloooooooooooooo grins!! my fave poet! hope you are doing well, my friend!! is you stayin warm??? i busted my big ol butt on the ice today!!! :blondblush113268230I fell a few tears ago=...lol edit slip but right==years ago so quick I only had time to put my hand down=worst pain ever=even when it was at rest my wrist and hand hurt and I couldn't sleep=worse was =
I was walking too fast on a slippery sidewalk!
Soooooo
slow d o w n everyone-
You ok Bam?

[bambam]

I fell a few tears ago=so quick I only had y\time to put my hand down=worst pain ever=even when it was at rest my wrist and hand hurt and I douldn't sleep=worse was =
I was walking too fast on a slippery sidewalk!
Soooooo
slow d o w n everyone-
You ok Bam?

welllllllllllll i'm purdy sure i sprained my !@#$#$$%! fanger!!! (ring finger on my critical guitar hand!!!!! ok...i'm not really that good...hehe) anyhoooo it hurts like total HECK....WAHHH! it's all swollen and red!!!


OOOOOUUUUCCCHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :000a1:

[Grins]

welllllllllllll i'm purdy sure i sprained my !@#$#$$%! fanger!!! (ring finger on my critical guitar hand!!!!! ok...i'm not really that good...hehe) anyhoooo it hurts like total HECK....WAHHH! it's all swollen and red!!!


OOOOOUUUUCCCHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :000a1:awwwwwww we will get Dr Jan to help ya=did ya see a doc?
Now sports medicine does wonders with such.
Might need a splint.

[Claudia]

This is the perfect place for it dear Claudia. How good of you!

For Christmas, how about making up a

Tribute To You, Dad
or
My Dad My Hero
[on fancy paper]

and say all the things on your heart directly to him and frame it so he can hang it on the wall; make a smaller version he can hang in his office.

He would be so delighted and treasure it always. Others can see it too. Tell him somewhere in there=at the end mebbe= Dad, you are my Hero.

[a man cannot get higher praise=he waits all his life to hear it=hopefully from wife and kids.]

All of us might think of doing such a thing for a loved one or more~no money could buy such a gift~~

Caution: be sensitive if you have a mom and dad make one for both=avoid hurt feelings here!! Make one for each child or sibling...

If the loved one is deceased do it anyway~


Grins, when my grandmother's 90th birthday was coming up, I sat down & wrote a "letter" to her, telling her about all the good memories I had of her & her home while I was growing up. It ended up being about 5 typed pages long. When she passed away, my dad was cleaning out her things & he found my letter in a folder in her bedroom and gave it back to me.
I may do the same for my dad - but I won't wait til he's 90. I'm thinking next year would be good. I'll give it to him for his 75th.

[Louise]

Grins, when my grandmother's 90th birthday was coming up, I sat down & wrote a "letter" to her, telling her about all the good memories I had of her & her home while I was growing up. It ended up being about 5 typed pages long. When she passed away, my dad was cleaning out her things & he found my letter in a folder in her bedroom and gave it back to me.
I may do the same for my dad - but I won't wait til he's 90. I'm thinking next year would be good. I'll give it to him for his 75th.

I am sure he will love that Claudia. :smile:

[Claudia]

Hi everyone!
Claudia, Not dumb or corny at all what you said about your dad. I sure wish mine was still around! You should tell him, he won't be here forever. But wait, isn't he still running/jogging or something healthy like that?

Heck yes! He runs, plays tennis & golfs. He'll be 75 on his next birthday. Just another reason to admire him!


Oh - and I didn't mean to bail mid-convo earlier. My desktop has something BAD wrong with it. I was sitting there typing & it restarted itself. It kept restarting itself over & over. I started it in safe mode & spent the afternoon getting all my pics off of it & saved on a flash drive just in case!

[Claudia]

I am sure he will love that Claudia. :smile:

Oh... and you asked about the little one earlier & didn't get to answer. She's peachy! Such a little demon, though! She's a thief - she steals whatever she can get her mouth on & takes it to her crate & leaves it there. I have to clean it out often, or there'd be no room left for her!!

[Louise]

Oh... and you asked about the little one earlier & didn't get to answer. She's peachy! Such a little demon, though! She's a thief - she steals whatever she can get her mouth on & takes it to her crate & leaves it there. I have to clean it out often, or there'd be no room left for her!!

That's okay, I knew you would get back to me sometime.

That is cute. :girl_haha:

[Claudia]

That's okay, I knew you would get back to me sometime.

That is cute. :girl_haha:

I have to admit, it is really cute. I take her up with me where I watch the kids during the day, and I let her run around while the kids were sleeping. All she did the entire time was run back & forth filling her crate with wooden blocks & baby toys. It was a riot!

[Louise]

I have to admit, it is really cute. I take her up with me where I watch the kids during the day, and I let her run around while the kids were sleeping. All she did the entire time was run back & forth filling her crate with wooden blocks & baby toys. It was a riot!

That's good. I can remember when Sandy was a young dog everything was a toy to her too. She now has one toy (a koala) which she still plays with from time to time and is looking worse for wear after nearly 10 years. :tongue:

[bambam]

oh claudia...what absolutely wonderful stories and thoughts about your dad and grandmother....i envy you...really... wow...

[Grins]

Grins, when my grandmother's 90th birthday was coming up, I sat down & wrote a "letter" to her, telling her about all the good memories I had of her & her home while I was growing up. It ended up being about 5 typed pages long. When she passed away, my dad was cleaning out her things & he found my letter in a folder in her bedroom and gave it back to me.
I may do the same for my dad - but I won't wait til he's 90. I'm thinking next year would be good. I'll give it to him for his 75th.Now is better. Right now.

[SaberGal]

Don't leave it there if you can help it, Saber. They'll tow it in order to clean the roads (that's their excuse, they don't really clear the roads). The least you'll get is a ticket in the amount of $45 to $139.
*A not will not help in either situation.

It's going to freeze tonight. You may need to try tomorrow but do it before Wednesday since we're getting more and it's going to freeze. If you need... call Newhouse Hutchins to tow it for you. They are the best!! Tell them you know a member of the MBA that recommended you to them.



And while you were out... why didn't you come by and bring me food????

Roe - :11_2_104:! I am so glad I checked back in here earlier. After I saw your post, I booked it in my new boots back down to the end of the hill and all but two cars were gone! I managed to get the car turned around, and remembered a different route where the climb is much more gradual...and of course, entering from the other end of the street, it's all downhill. It's actually good I moved it at night when there were no pedestrians to run over and cars to slide into. Earlier today, kids were everywhere with their snowboards and sleds.

Anyhow, I am gonna keep Newhouse Hutchins in my phone in case I get stuck again. Thanks for the recommendation.

I would gladly have brought you some food! The only reason I was even out today was cuz DH needed a couple of things shipped to him. By the time I got home, I was just thankful I made it back alive and didn't hurt or hit anyone along the way! It is scary driving around in that mess! Do you think it will be better driving tomorrow? Dogs are starting to run a little low on food...so either I have to ration them for a few days or venture out before the snow comes again.

[Roenick]

I think tomorrow mid morning will be better. I'm out of cat food, she has enough for a day or two. But the place I get it is up on Barns Rd in the hills... I may have my dad go up and get it for me. I'm sure he won't make me go into work tomorrow but he has to run in to do some stuff. I know my little cars won't make it up the hills. Down they'll do but probably not safely.

I ordered groceries online just now and they'll deliver tomorrow night (crossfingers), we saw the truck today go by our house so if they can make the hill today they should tomorrow.

Hubby walked down to the mini mart this afternoon for soda and snacks (he was getting cabin fever) and almost got hit a few times by people swerving on ice even though he was on the sidewalk.

[SaberGal]

I think tomorrow mid morning will be better. I'm out of cat food, she has enough for a day or two. But the place I get it is up on Barns Rd in the hills... I may have my dad go up and get it for me. I'm sure he won't make me go into work tomorrow but he has to run in to do some stuff. I know my little cars won't make it up the hills. Down they'll do but probably not safely.

I ordered groceries online just now and they'll deliver tomorrow night (crossfingers), we saw the truck today go by our house so if they can make the hill today they should tomorrow.

Hubby walked down to the mini mart this afternoon for soda and snacks (he was getting cabin fever) and almost got hit a few times by people swerving on ice even though he was on the sidewalk.

Thanks so much for the info! Hope I wasn't one who almost hit your dh! He didn't mention a white SUV did he?? :blondblush113268230

[Roenick]

Hubby said next time put it in 4low and it'll go up the hill, easy peasey lemon squeezy.

[Grins]

Hubby said next time put it in 4low and it'll go up the hill, easy peasey lemon squeezy.^^^^^^^ :s1gyahoo:
Is there a tune to that?

I like yer Hub a lot. :grin:

[SaberGal]

Hubby said next time put it in 4low and it'll go up the hill, easy peasey lemon squeezy.

4low? Well, I just found out today that it's only a 2wd. A very nice man was trying to help me and figured that out - is that what your hubby means?

[Grins]

Thanks so much for the info! Hope I wasn't one who almost hit your dh! He didn't mention a white SUV did he?? :blondblush113268230Glad you are safe SG. Ordering online sounds good.

For me driving in bad weather meant to do things in slow motion=easy on gas pedal=easy slow turns=slow down=begin stop way ahead=dp not pump brakes=turn in direction of skid=

======stay home!

[Roenick]

I don't know... that's just what he told me to tell you. I think he figured it was a 4wd.

He also wants to know when you're not going to hang out with us again. He's such a butthead!

[Roenick]

Grinsybeans!! I haven't seen you in forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[SaberGal]

I don't know... that's just what he told me to tell you. I think he figured it was a 4wd.

He also wants to know when you're not going to hang out with us again. He's such a butthead!

Ahh - I am the worlds worst when it comes to anything to do with a car's mechanics. We bought it in FL right before we moved out here.

You can tell your hubby I'm not leaving the house until the roads are back to normal! lol....the dogs will just have to eat some people food for a little while - not that they will have a problem with that! My hubby was supposed to be coming back from LA on Wednesday but now he's flying to NY instead and coming home on the 23rd. Maybe we can not hang out after the holidays??

[SaberGal]

Glad you are safe SG. Ordering online sounds good.

For me driving in bad weather meant to do things in slow motion=easy on gas pedal=easy slow turns=slow down=begin stop way ahead=dp not pump brakes=turn in direction of skid=

======stay home!

Heh - so true, Grins! I think the fastest I went today...even on the interstate.....was like 15! But I didn't feel bad about that - most everyone was driving slow right along with me.

[Roenick]

I'll let him know!


Depending on what kind of food they eat, order from the grocery store and have them deliver. I wish stores had my cats food!

... need to go check on Mahalko's food now that I'm thinking about it!

[Grins]

Grinsybeans!! I haven't seen you in forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11H ey Roenick=I been busy moving!
===== :45024:,,,,,,:zm1:,,,,,,,:nonono:
Unpacking is worse=
:basic44:
LOL@Grinsybeans..i needed that laugh

[Grins]

Who was it that had the Ford convertible from the 50s?
Like this or earlier? Later?

http://www.motormint.com/ProductImages/fullsize/53FCON.jpg

Good site for detailed die cast models for gift ideas; prices and sales are good. Often 10 bucks or so=

http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=203

[Grins]

53 Packard Caribbean
sigh=
1:18 scale

http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2001

[Grins]

...mup

http://helpfindthemissing.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=185&pictureid=1669

[Grins]

How about some nice strained peas for breakfast?

http://helpfindthemissing.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=185&pictureid=1671

[Grins]

Klatch Law School

Direct evidence:

http://helpfindthemissing.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=185&pictureid=1670

Circumstantial evidence:

http://helpfindthemissing.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=185&pictureid=1660

[sky]

Good morning everyone!

Grins, I just had to pop in and tell you that we are FINALLY under winter weather advisories this morning and it's snowing, those big, fluffy flakes..YAY!! :francis:

I hope everyone is as happy as I am this morning! :biggrin:

[PatC]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/PatC_pics/smilies/mornings/Coffee-14.jpg



OK, now I'm ready to start my day. Good morning, peeps.

[PatC]

Good morning everyone!

Grins, I just had to pop in and tell you that we are FINALLY under winter weather advisories this morning and it's snowing, those big, fluffy flakes..YAY!! :francis:

I hope everyone is as happy as I am this morning! :biggrin:

Good morning, Sky. I'm glad you're in such a good mood today. Have some coffee and beignets and get your motor running.

[Grins]

Good morning everyone!

Grins, I just had to pop in and tell you that we are FINALLY under winter weather advisories this morning and it's snowing, those big, fluffy flakes..YAY!! :francis:

I hope everyone is as happy as I am this morning! :biggrin:WoooooHooooo good for making snowmen and snow angels!!
Git out and PLAY Sky!!

[Grins]

Birthday Surprise


Pin the tail on the donkey
was my duty at the party
all the other kids were watching
as I spun around around
headed for the place I thought
was right

but then
heard the laughter

ever after
my birthday did remind
my Dad
to tell the story of the time
I pinned the tail of the donkey
on his behind~


With love though, Grins

=my morning work product...

[Claudia]

Good morning! My computer is still messed up, I can only run in safe mode. Tried to do a system restore, & it says it's been turned off & I have to run in normal mode to turn it back on. I can't! It won't do anything at all in normal mode except restart itself over & over again. *sigh* Guess I'll be breaking out the laptop today!

[Grins]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/PatC_pics/smilies/mornings/Coffee-14.jpg



OK, now I'm ready to start my day. Good morning, peeps.Yo PatC!! :love0085:
Some of Sky's snow has landed on those thingies.
What are they??

[Grins]

Good morning! My computer is still messed up, I can only run in safe mode. Tried to do a system restore, & it says it's been turned off & I have to run in normal mode to turn it back on. I can't! It won't do anything at all in normal mode except restart itself over & over again. *sigh* Guess I'll be breaking out the laptop today!Dang Claudia surely we have some puter geeks around who can help you.
ok
Klatchers Alert!
Our Claudia needs help!!
Puter Geeks step forward>>>>>>

[annalyzer]

Good morning everyone!

Grins, I just had to pop in and tell you that we are FINALLY under winter weather advisories this morning and it's snowing, those big, fluffy flakes..YAY!! :francis:

I hope everyone is as happy as I am this morning! :biggrin:


Snow is coming down here too Sky. I called off work. :grin:

[chefann]

Got the choco chips but froze at the icing place=forgot my paper with recipe and didn't know which icing to get. Milk choco=or....
then
Lost my paper!

Chefann=help!!
All fudge makers HELP!
Use 12 oz. bag of milk chocolate chips.
1 lb. can of any frosting (the whipped frostings don't have a full pound in the container)
Melt the chips in the microwave, stirring frequently (chocolate tends to hold its shape, so you can't leave it to its own devices to melt correctly). Stir in the chocolate. If desired, add nuts, etc. Spread in a pan to cool.

[PatC]

Yo PatC!! :love0085:
Some of Sky's snow has landed on those thingies.
What are they??

That's a New Orleans donut -- only better....beignet.

[chefann]

I'm making a trip to the post office today to ship presents (both my sisters live in other states), then grocery store for a few things. And I'm making Chex Mix for a couple of parties going on this weekend. Maybe I'll even make a batch of caramel corn, too.

And before anyone asks, here's my caramel corn recipe:
Oven Caramel Corn
2 Cups brown sugar
2 sticks butter
1/2 cup white corn syrup
6 qts popped corn (use Movie Theater Butter microwave corn for extra richness)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
Boil brown sugar, butter, syrup and salt for 5 minutes in large Roasting pan. Remove from heat and add vanilla and soda. Pour over the popped corn and stir well. ( may add 1-2 cups of nuts at this time also!) Pour mixture back into Roasting Pan. Place in a 200 degree oven for 1 hour. Stir about every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Store in covered containers to keep crisp.

If you don't have a stove-top safe roasting pan (or a roasting pan at all), make the caramel mixture in a saucepan and pour it over the popcorn in a clean paper grocery bag. Bake in the bag as directed. The bag won't burn because the oven temp is 200, and the burning point of paper is 451. This caramel corn is good with salted cashews and candy corn mixed in after it cools.

[PatC]

I'm making a trip to the post office today to ship presents (both my sisters live in other states), then grocery store for a few things. And I'm making Chex Mix for a couple of parties going on this weekend. Maybe I'll even make a batch of caramel corn, too.

And before anyone asks, here's my caramel corn recipe:
Oven Caramel Corn
2 Cups brown sugar
2 sticks butter
1/2 cup white corn syrup
6 qts popped corn (use Movie Theater Butter microwave corn for extra richness)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
Boil brown sugar, butter, syrup and salt for 5 minutes in large Roasting pan. Remove from heat and add vanilla and soda. Pour over the popped corn and stir well. ( may add 1-2 cups of nuts at this time also!) Pour mixture back into Roasting Pan. Place in a 200 degree oven for 1 hour. Stir about every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Store in covered containers to keep crisp.

If you don't have a stove-top safe roasting pan (or a roasting pan at all), make the caramel mixture in a saucepan and pour it over the popcorn in a clean paper grocery bag. Bake in the bag as directed. The bag won't burn because the oven temp is 200, and the burning point of paper is 451. This caramel corn is good with salted cashews and candy corn mixed in after it cools.

Sounds good, ann. Save me some, please.

[sky]

Good morning, Sky. I'm glad you're in such a good mood today. Have some coffee and beignets and get your motor running.

Thanks Pat..they look great!

I need something to get my motor running..I just want to sit and watch it snow...:biggrin:


WoooooHooooo good for making snowmen and snow angels!!
Git out and PLAY Sky!!

Grab your sled and you halo and head on over! :happy0158:

[sky]

Snow is coming down here too Sky. I called off work. :grin:

Oh, ..another hillbilly! I hardly ever run into anyone else on the boards that are in WV!

Isn't the snow beautiful? The perfect day for staying home from work....:wink:

[Claudia]

http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp155/g-towngirl/message%20board%20stuff/weeweechu.jpg

[Claudia]

Oh, ..another hillbilly! I hardly ever run into anyone else on the boards that are in WV!

Isn't the snow beautiful? The perfect day for staying home from work....:wink:

No fair. Ya'll are in WV? I'm right next door & all we have is RAIN!!! :cray:

[sky]

No fair. Ya'll are in WV? I'm right next door & all we have is RAIN!!! :cray:

We had rain all day yesterday...and it got everything all good and soppy, now it looks like a winter wonderland!

I'm glad to know we're neighbors....:zm10:

[PatC]

http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp155/g-towngirl/message%20board%20stuff/weeweechu.jpg

Just what I'd expect from the mommy of a new chi puppy. :0t31:

[KellyO]

Oh, ..another hillbilly! I hardly ever run into anyone else on the boards that are in WV!

Isn't the snow beautiful? The perfect day for staying home from work....:wink:


Sky, you crack me up. :67302:

Good morning all!!! :kissyface4:

[Claudia]

We had rain all day yesterday...and it got everything all good and soppy, now it looks like a winter wonderland!

I'm glad to know we're neighbors....:zm10:

Try to blow some of that snow East!!! I want snow!!! It was 70* here yesterday & sunny. Then overnight the rain started. We're supposed to have rain on & off for 3 days. :frown:

[Louise]

Morning everyone :0012:

[PatC]

I got this in an email yesterday and it made me think of our own London Lass:


MESSAGE FROM, HRH THE QUEEN

To the citizens of the United States of America from Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

In light of your failure in recent years to nominate competent candidates for President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective immediately.
(You should look up 'revocation' in the Oxford English Dictionary.)

Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties over all states, commonwealths, and territories (except Kansas, which she does not fancy).

Your new Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, will appoint a Governor General for America without the need for further elections.

Congress and the Senate will be disbanded. A questionnaire may be circulated next year to determine whether any of you noticed. To aid in the transition to a British Crown dependency, the following rules are introduced with immediate effect:
-----------------------
1. The letter 'U' will be reinstated in words such as 'colour,' 'favour,' 'labour' and 'neighbour.' Likewise, you will learn to spell 'doughnut' without skipping half the letters, and the suffix '-ize' will be replaced by the suffix '-ise.' Generally, you will be expected to raise your vocabulary to acceptable levels. (look up 'vocabulary').
------------------------
2. Using the same twenty-seven words interspersed with filler noises such as ''like' and 'you know' is an unacceptable and inefficient form of communication. There is no such thing as U.S.English.. We will let Microsoft know on your behalf. The Microsoft spell-checker will be adjusted to take into account the reinstated letter 'u'' and the elimination of '-ize.'
-------------------
3. July 4th will no longer be celebrated as a holiday.
-------------------
4. You will learn to resolve personal issues without using guns, lawyers, or therapists. The fact that you need so many lawyers and therapists shows that you're not quite ready to be independent. Guns should only be used for shooting grouse. If you can't sort things out without suing someone or speaking to a therapist,then you're not ready to shoot grouse..
----------------------
5. Therefore, you will no longer be allowed to own or carry anything more dangerous than a vegetable peeler. Although a permit will be required if you wish to carry a vegetable peeler in public.
----------------------
6. All intersections will be replaced with roundabouts, and you will start driving on the left side with immediate effect. At the same time, you will go metric with immediate effect and without the benefit of conversion tables. Both roundabouts and metrication will help you understand the British sense of humour.
---------------------
7. The former USA will adopt UK prices on petrol (which you have been calling gasoline) of roughly $10/US gallon. Get used to it.
---------------------
8. You will learn to make real chips. Those things you call French fries are not real chips, and those things you insist on calling potato chips are properly called crisps. Real chips are thick cut, fried in animal fat, and dressed not with catsup but with vinegar.
--------------------
9. The cold, tasteless stuff you insist on calling beer is not actually beer at all. Henceforth, only proper British Bitter will be referred to as beer, and European brews of known and accepted provenance will be referred to as Lager. New Zealand beer is also acceptable, as they are pound for pound the greatest sporting nation on earth and it can only be due to the beer. They are also part of the British Commonwealth - see what it did for them. American brands will be referred to as Near-Frozen Gnat's Urine, so that all can be sold without risk of further confusion.
---------------------
10. Hollywood will be required occasionally to cast English actors as good guys. Hollywood will also be required to cast English actors to play English characters. Watching Andie Macdowell attempt English dialogue in Four Weddings and a Funeral was an experience akin to having one's ears removed with a cheese grater.
---------------------
11. You will cease playing American football. There is only one kind of proper football; you call it soccer. Those of you brave enough will, in time, be allowed to play rugby (which has some similarities to American football, but does not involve stopping for a rest every twenty seconds or wearing full kevlar body armour like a bunch of nancies)..
---------------------
12. Further, you will stop playing baseball. It is not reasonable to host an event called the World Series for a game which is not played outside of America. Since only 2.1% of you are aware there is a world beyond your borders, your error is understandable. You will learn cricket, and we will let you face the Australians first to take the sting out of their deliveries.
---------------------
13. You must tell us who killed JFK. It's been driving us mad.
---------------------
14. An internal revenue agent (i.e. tax collector) from Her Majesty's Government will be with you shortly to ensure the acquisition of all monies due (backdated to 1776).
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15. Daily Tea Time begins promptly at 4 p.m. with proper cups, with saucers, and never mugs, with high quality biscuits (cookies) and cakes; plus strawberries (with cream) when in season.
God Save the Queen!


PS: You may share this message with other Americans who have a sense of humour (NOT humor)!

[sky]

Sky, you crack me up. :67302:

Good morning all!!! :kissyface4:


Haaaa! I bet you're getting the snow too, aren't you! We could almost have a snowball fight from my place to yours...:grin:

[Claudia]

Morning everyone :0012:

Mornin' Louise!!! :happy0207:

[dojewo]

I just wanted to say for everyone in the world to hear that I LOVE my dad more than I can ever express. I have never in my life known a kinder, more gentle, honest man, and I never will. I am so lucky that he is my father and that he has been there for me my entire life, unfailingly. The world is a better place just because he's here.

Okay, I'm done. Just had to tell someone that!I have to add that I love my parents the same. I hope some day my kids will say the same thing about me.

[sky]

Try to blow some of that snow East!!! I want snow!!! It was 70* here yesterday & sunny. Then overnight the rain started. We're supposed to have rain on & off for 3 days. :frown:

It was in the 60's here yesterday, but today it's quite a bit colder, low 30's..burr!

I just refilled the woodstove, and now it's all cozy warm in here. :yes2:

Morning everyone :0012:

Hi Louise! :11_2_104:

[Claudia]

I got this in an email yesterday and it made me think of our own London Lass:


MESSAGE FROM, HRH THE QUEEN

To the citizens of the United States of America from Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

In light of your failure in recent years to nominate competent candidates for President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective immediately.
(You should look up 'revocation' in the Oxford English Dictionary.)

Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties over all states, commonwealths, and territories (except Kansas, which she does not fancy).

Your new Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, will appoint a Governor General for America without the need for further elections.

Congress and the Senate will be disbanded. A questionnaire may be circulated next year to determine whether any of you noticed. To aid in the transition to a British Crown dependency, the following rules are introduced with immediate effect:
-----------------------
1. The letter 'U' will be reinstated in words such as 'colour,' 'favour,' 'labour' and 'neighbour.' Likewise, you will learn to spell 'doughnut' without skipping half the letters, and the suffix '-ize' will be replaced by the suffix '-ise.' Generally, you will be expected to raise your vocabulary to acceptable levels. (look up 'vocabulary').
------------------------
2. Using the same twenty-seven words interspersed with filler noises such as ''like' and 'you know' is an unacceptable and inefficient form of communication. There is no such thing as U.S.English.. We will let Microsoft know on your behalf. The Microsoft spell-checker will be adjusted to take into account the reinstated letter 'u'' and the elimination of '-ize.'
-------------------
3. July 4th will no longer be celebrated as a holiday.
-------------------
4. You will learn to resolve personal issues without using guns, lawyers, or therapists. The fact that you need so many lawyers and therapists shows that you're not quite ready to be independent. Guns should only be used for shooting grouse. If you can't sort things out without suing someone or speaking to a therapist,then you're not ready to shoot grouse..
----------------------
5. Therefore, you will no longer be allowed to own or carry anything more dangerous than a vegetable peeler. Although a permit will be required if you wish to carry a vegetable peeler in public.
----------------------
6. All intersections will be replaced with roundabouts, and you will start driving on the left side with immediate effect. At the same time, you will go metric with immediate effect and without the benefit of conversion tables. Both roundabouts and metrication will help you understand the British sense of humour.
---------------------
7. The former USA will adopt UK prices on petrol (which you have been calling gasoline) of roughly $10/US gallon. Get used to it.
---------------------
8. You will learn to make real chips. Those things you call French fries are not real chips, and those things you insist on calling potato chips are properly called crisps. Real chips are thick cut, fried in animal fat, and dressed not with catsup but with vinegar.
--------------------
9. The cold, tasteless stuff you insist on calling beer is not actually beer at all. Henceforth, only proper British Bitter will be referred to as beer, and European brews of known and accepted provenance will be referred to as Lager. New Zealand beer is also acceptable, as they are pound for pound the greatest sporting nation on earth and it can only be due to the beer. They are also part of the British Commonwealth - see what it did for them. American brands will be referred to as Near-Frozen Gnat's Urine, so that all can be sold without risk of further confusion.
---------------------
10. Hollywood will be required occasionally to cast English actors as good guys. Hollywood will also be required to cast English actors to play English characters. Watching Andie Macdowell attempt English dialogue in Four Weddings and a Funeral was an experience akin to having one's ears removed with a cheese grater.
---------------------
11. You will cease playing American football. There is only one kind of proper football; you call it soccer. Those of you brave enough will, in time, be allowed to play rugby (which has some similarities to American football, but does not involve stopping for a rest every twenty seconds or wearing full kevlar body armour like a bunch of nancies)..
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12. Further, you will stop playing baseball. It is not reasonable to host an event called the World Series for a game which is not played outside of America. Since only 2.1% of you are aware there is a world beyond your borders, your error is understandable. You will learn cricket, and we will let you face the Australians first to take the sting out of their deliveries.
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13. You must tell us who killed JFK. It's been driving us mad.
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14. An internal revenue agent (i.e. tax collector) from Her Majesty's Government will be with you shortly to ensure the acquisition of all monies due (backdated to 1776).
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15. Daily Tea Time begins promptly at 4 p.m. with proper cups, with saucers, and never mugs, with high quality biscuits (cookies) and cakes; plus strawberries (with cream) when in season.
God Save the Queen!


PS: You may share this message with other Americans who have a sense of humour (NOT humor)!

Too funny, Pat! :girl_haha:

[Claudia]

I have to add that I love my parents the same. I hope some day my kids will say the same thing about me.

Me too, doj.

[KellyO]

Haaaa! I bet you're getting the snow too, aren't you! We could almost have a snowball fight from my place to yours...:grin:

We were supposed to get snow overnight...and we didn't get anything! Everyone south of us is getting weather, though. Now the forecast is for 2 inches of snow this afternoon...followed by freezing rain. Ack.

[Kami]

We were supposed to get snow overnight...and we didn't get anything! Everyone south of us is getting weather, though. Now the forecast is for 2 inches of snow this afternoon...followed by freezing rain. Ack.

I was just tellin' Packy the same thing. Everyone south of us is getting it. :girl_haha:

[KellyO]

I was just tellin' Packy the same thing. Everyone south of us is getting it. :girl_haha:

We must live in the right place! :hifive: How is your office today? Freezing as usual? I have to wear my coat all day at work. :mad:

[Kami]

We must live in the right place! :hifive: How is your office today? Freezing as usual? I have to wear my coat all day at work. :mad:

Well we aren't out of the woods yet. Suppose to come tonight. 2-5 inches. Lovely to drive in early in the morning.

I have my space heater on. :biggrin:

[Claudia]

Well we aren't out of the woods yet. Suppose to come tonight. 2-5 inches. Lovely to drive in early in the morning.

I have my space heater on. :biggrin:

My space heater caught on fire. :girl_sad:

[Kami]

My space heater caught on fire. :girl_sad:

They are so dangerous, aren't they? Good Mornin' sweetie!! How's CeCe? :girl_haha:

[sky]

Well we aren't out of the woods yet. Suppose to come tonight. 2-5 inches. Lovely to drive in early in the morning.

I have my space heater on. :biggrin:

We're only supposed to get about 1 -3, but I'm hopeful for more...drive careful Chicky!

[Kami]

We're only supposed to get about 1 -3, but I'm hopeful for more...drive careful Chicky!

Oh I know you are lovin' it Chicky!! It's got to be pretty up there for you......sitting by the wood stove sounds so cozy!!

[Claudia]

They are so dangerous, aren't they? Good Mornin' sweetie!! How's CeCe? :girl_haha:

She's great! She & Chloe started to play last night, but when Chloe jumped at her, she got scared & hid. LOL

[Kami]

She's great! She & Chloe started to play last night, but when Chloe jumped at her, she got scared & hid. LOL

Well Chloe is like a giant to her. :girl_haha: They are gonna be the best of friends!! :biggrin:

[KellyO]

They are so dangerous, aren't they? Good Mornin' sweetie!! How's CeCe? :girl_haha:


It's Sugar. :yes2:

[Louise]

Mornin' Louise!!! :happy0207:
Morning Claudia :smile:

[Claudia]

Tee called her PeeWeePinkyGirl this morning. :0t31:

[Kami]

It's Sugar. :yes2:

Cece. :serious:



Don't get me goin'....I'm tryin' to be good here. :67302:

[Louise]

Morning Kelly, Pat, Grins, Kami & Sky :kissyface4:

[KellyO]

Tee called her PeeWeePinkyGirl this morning. :0t31:

Aww....that's cute!!!!! But you should tell SweetTee it's Sugar. :serious:

[KellyO]

Cece. :serious:



Don't get me goin'....I'm tryin' to be good here. :67302:


:girl_haha:

[Kami]

Tee called her PeeWeePinkyGirl this morning. :0t31:

:girl_haha:

[KellyO]

Morning Kelly, Pat, Grins, Kami & Sky :kissyface4:

Mornin' Lou :friends3:

[Kami]

Morning Kelly, Pat, Grins, Kami & Sky :kissyface4:

Mornin' Louise! :kissyface4:

[Claudia]

Well Chloe is like a giant to her. :girl_haha: They are gonna be the best of friends!! :biggrin:

I hope so, but not like Spike was. I think Spike got on her nerves because she couldn't do anything without him stuck to her like glue. I'm hoping that since [insert name here] is a girl, it won't be like that!

[KellyO]

:girl_haha:

Did you notice....we posted the exact same smiley at the exact same time. :eek:

[Kami]

Did you notice....we posted the exact same smiley at the exact same time. :eek:

:eek:





Great minds think alike!:wink:

[Claudia]

Cece. :serious:



Don't get me goin'....I'm tryin' to be good here. :67302:

Why? :waitasec:

[Kami]

I hope so, but not like Spike was. I think Spike got on her nerves because she couldn't do anything without him stuck to her like glue. I'm hoping that since [insert name here] is a girl, it won't be like that!

CeCe.

[Kami]

Why? :waitasec:

Cause I want to post in here, so I have to be good. :grin: Plus, Roamy is watchin'. Shhhhhh........

[Louise]

Mornin' Lou :friends3:

Can you check your messages here? I just need to fill you in on something. Never mind, it appears to be sorted out now.

[Claudia]

Cause I want to post in here, so I have to be good. :grin: Plus, Roamy is watchin'. Shhhhhh........

I was just wondering cuz you aren't usually good. It's a little early for a New Years resolution, isn't it? :z0tdntknw:

[Kami]

I was just wondering cuz you aren't usually good. It's a little early for a New Years resolution, isn't it? :z0tdntknw:

Trust me....it's difficult. :serious:

[Louise]

Trust me....it's difficult. :serious:
I bet it is!! :0t31:

[SaberGal]

Trust me....it's difficult. :serious:

:kissyface4::kissyface4:

And Tam sends her :kissyface4::kissyface4: for you too!

[Kami]

:kissyface4::kissyface4:

Good Mornin' Sabbie!!:love0085:

[Claudia]

Trust me....it's difficult. :serious:

I know, Kam. I know. :021:

[dojewo]

Morning all, it's flippin cold here and we are due for 3-5 inches of snow this afternoon. My back hurts from 5 hours of shopping yesterday but all the gifts are wrapped. I'm staying in today and hope to spend some time here with you. That's if my washer and dryer buzz unnoticed! How's everyone????

[Claudia]

Hey Saber!!! :friends3:

[packy]

Cause I want to post in here, so I have to be good. :grin: Plus, Roamy is watchin'. Shhhhhh........

Kam, I could waylay Roamer for you if you want to let it hang out. Small fee involved -- lots of cheese and some anchovies, k?

G'morning, Everyone. It's snowing here. I need to find a palm tree and a margarita with some cabana boys thrown in the mix to give me a lift.

[Louise]

Hi Packy :smile:

[SaberGal]

Good Mornin' Sabbie!!:love0085:

Is it mornin' already? Nice to see you here - have missed you like crazy!!

[Kami]

Kam, I could waylay Roamer for you if you want to let it hang out. Small fee involved -- lots of cheese and some anchovies, k?

G'morning, Everyone. It's snowing here. I need to find a palm tree and a margarita with some cabana boys thrown in the mix to give me a lift.

:67302:


Cabana boys??!?!?!:frustratedf:





gottabegoodgottabegoodgottabegood



GOOD MORNIN' DOJEWO!!!:friends3:

[Kami]

Is it mornin' already? Nice to see you here - have missed you like crazy!!

How's that snow treatin' ya? Roe was crackin' me up yesterday. Snow day. PFFFFT!!!

[dojewo]

Kam, I could waylay Roamer for you if you want to let it hang out. Small fee involved -- lots of cheese and some anchovies, k?

G'morning, Everyone. It's snowing here. I need to find a palm tree and a margarita with some cabana boys thrown in the mix to give me a lift.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj85/christinlovesyou1/ist2_4392120-palm-tree.jpg


http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o181/jfshimkus/images3.jpg

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll452/elliel3/thsexymen.jpg

will this do?

[SaberGal]

Hey Saber!!! :friends3:

Hiya Claudia!!! :kissyface4:

[dojewo]

:67302:


Cabana boys??!?!?!:frustratedf:





gottabegoodgottabegoodgottabegood



GOOD MORNIN' DOJEWO!!!:friends3:
Morning Kami:0012:

[Kami]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/Kamster/Smilies/scared-1.gif

[SaberGal]

How's that snow treatin' ya? Roe was crackin' me up yesterday. Snow day. PFFFFT!!!


The snow is so beautiful....not nearly as fun to drive in as this Floridian originally thought!!!!

[packy]

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj85/christinlovesyou1/ist2_4392120-palm-tree.jpg


http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o181/jfshimkus/images3.jpg

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll452/elliel3/thsexymen.jpg

will this do?

Perfect! Dojewo, you are my new Best Friend. LOL

Morning, Louise, saw you in there.

[dojewo]

The snow is so beautiful....not nearly as fun to drive in as this Floridian originally thought!!!!Truthfully I don't have a problem driving in the snow, it's the cold that I hate the most. But I've been a Wisconsinite all my life so I'm suppose to be used to it. As I get older, I want warm!!!!!

[dojewo]

Perfect! Dojewo, you are my new Best Friend. LOL

Morning, Louise, saw you in there.Ah Thanks Packy!:11_2_104:

[KellyO]

Kam, I could waylay Roamer for you if you want to let it hang out. Small fee involved -- lots of cheese and some anchovies, k?

G'morning, Everyone. It's snowing here. I need to find a palm tree and a margarita with some cabana boys thrown in the mix to give me a lift.

So....you're an anchovy gal, eh? I'm an onion and olive gal myself.

[Orchid Corsage]

How about some nice strained peas for breakfast?

http://helpfindthemissing.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=185&pictureid=1671

:0t31:

:groan:

:mornincoffee: Good Morning Peeps! :mornincoffee:

[Claudia]

So....you're an anchovy gal, eh? I'm an onion and olive gal myself.

Mmmmmm... onions & olives. Yummy!!!

[Louise]

Mmmmmm... onions & olives. Yummy!!!
That does sound nice, I love olives. Am quite partial to anchovies as well.:basic45:

[Kami]

Truthfully I don't have a problem driving in the snow, it's the cold that I hate the most. But I've been a Wisconsinite all my life so I'm suppose to be used to it. As I get older, I want warm!!!!!

Me too!!! I'm getting to old for this cold. :parting:

[Claudia]

That does sound nice, I love olives. Am quite partial to anchovies as well.:basic45:

Me too... when my mom has everyone over for dinner, she always puts out an olive tray. I eat almost the entire thing before dinner starts. I could eat black olives by the truckload!

[Grins]

http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp155/g-towngirl/message%20board%20stuff/weeweechu.jpg
^^^^^^^^ :67302::0t31:
Perfect Claudia!!

[Kami]

Perfect! Dojewo, you are my new Best Friend. LOL

Morning, Louise, saw you in there.

WAIT!!! She forgot the most important thing!!!!



http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q196/quick_sk8/Pizza2.jpg




:howdy:

[Kami]

So....you're an anchovy gal, eh? I'm an onion and olive gal myself.

Now I'm hungry for pizza.

[dojewo]

Me too... when my mom has everyone over for dinner, she always puts out an olive tray. I eat almost the entire thing before dinner starts. I could eat black olives by the truckload!
When we put out olives my kids always put them on their fingertips and ate them that way. It was really cute but I think their fingers are to big to do that anymore.

[Louise]

Me too... when my mom has everyone over for dinner, she always puts out an olive tray. I eat almost the entire thing before dinner starts. I could eat black olives by the truckload!

I don't eat them very often as hubby hates them but they are tasty. We went out for dinner the other night to a greek restaurant and had souvlaki with a greek salad on the side. The black olives in it were yummy, I ate his olives too.

[KYGramma]

Someone sent this to me and I wanted to share.....I had never seen it before. beautiful!
http://www.itsga.com/fun/4candles.swf

[KellyO]

Now I'm hungry for pizza.


me too :0001:

[dojewo]

WAIT!!! She forgot the most important thing!!!!



http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q196/quick_sk8/Pizza2.jpg




:howdy:we have to add these---->
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn159/mmmpeppers/anchovies1.jpg

[Bayou Lass]

GOOD MORNIN' KLATCHERS!!! Is everyone staying warm and toasty? It is not near as cold as predicted here, but just above freezing and drizzling rain and with the Louisiana humidity I just about froze my butt off this morning defrosting the car for my trip to this wonderful place.....work (ugh).:groan:

[Claudia]

When we put out olives my kids always put them on their fingertips and ate them that way. It was really cute but I think their fingers are to big to do that anymore.

:girl_haha: too funny!!!

[Louise]

:girl_haha: Kelly & Kami

[dojewo]

I don't eat them very often as hubby hates them but they are tasty. We went out for dinner the other night to a greek restaurant and had souvlaki with a greek salad on the side. The black olives in it were yummy, I ate his olives too.
What is Souvlaki Louise?

[KellyO]

Someone sent this to me and I wanted to share.....I had never seen it before. beautiful!
http://www.itsga.com/fun/4candles.swf

I absolutely love that, Gramma! Brought a tear to my eye!!! :kissyface4:

[Claudia]

Someone sent this to me and I wanted to share.....I had never seen it before. beautiful!
http://www.itsga.com/fun/4candles.swf

That was beautiful, Gramma! I'm going to send it on to my family.

[dojewo]

GOOD MORNIN' KLATCHERS!!! Is everyone staying warm and toasty? It is not near as cold as predicted here, but just above freezing and drizzling rain and with the Louisiana humidity I just about froze my butt off this morning defrosting the car for my trip to this wonderful place.....work (ugh).:groan:
Morning Lass, I'm cold enough, staying in today but I have to go out tonight for my DD's campionship volley ball game. We are due for 3-5 inches of snow before that. :groan:

[Orchid Corsage]

Morning all, it's flippin cold here and we are due for 3-5 inches of snow this afternoon. My back hurts from 5 hours of shopping yesterday but all the gifts are wrapped. I'm staying in today and hope to spend some time here with you. That's if my washer and dryer buzz unnoticed! How's everyone????


Uhoh doj you reminded me I left clothes in the washer last night. :duh:

Cold here too under 30 and we have more snow today, and more on the way. Dangit it had all just melted too.

Nice you have your shopping all done and wrapped too. I have to use gift bags as nothing on the plane can be wrapped.

[Louise]

What is Souvlaki Louise?

It is meat, vegetables or seafood (that's what I had) grilled on a skewer.

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

It is only the second time I have had that sort of thing. We wanted to try the restaurant as we had heard good things about it and the food was very tasty.

[Grins]

Too funny, Pat! :girl_haha:&&&&&& me too Pat= some emails are winners!
Where is our London Lass?
Hi Klatchers!

Remember tea in cups only; no mugs.
There may be bugs on some of you mugs but there ain't no bugs on me.

[Grins]

======== all day
that song will be going through your mind==== :0devil:

[Kami]

&&&&&& me too Pat= some emails are winners!
Where is our London Lass?
Hi Klatchers!

Remember tea in cups only; no mugs.
There may be bugs on some of you mugs but there ain't no bugs on me.

Flea collar?

[Claudia]

&&&&&& me too Pat= some emails are winners!
Where is our London Lass?
Hi Klatchers!

Remember tea in cups only; no mugs.
There may be bugs on some of you mugs but there ain't no bugs on me.


I LOVE that commercial!!! :tender:

[Louise]

&&&&&& me too pat= some emails are winners!
Where is our london lass?
Hi klatchers!

Remember tea in cups only; no mugs.
There may be bugs on some of you mugs but there ain't no bugs on me.

flea collar?

:67302:

[dojewo]

Uhoh doj you reminded me I left clothes in the washer last night. :duh:

Cold here too under 30 and we have more snow today, and more on the way. Dangit it had all just melted too.

Nice you have your shopping all done and wrapped too. I have to use gift bags as nothing on the plane can be wrapped.
When are you leaving Orchid? I would like to call my sister or brother in Florida and ask if they would like house guests!!! I know they would say yes, but I have all my kids here. I think we were 5 degrees this morning, it's suppose to warm up to a whooping 20, that's when the snow will start. We had a beautiful weekend and it was warm enought to melt most of the snow that we had. BTW, have a great trip, I know you're all excited.

[dojewo]

It is meat, vegetables or seafood (that's what I had) grilled on a skewer.

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

It is only the second time I have had that sort of thing. We wanted to try the restaurant as we had heard good things about it and the food was very tasty.
Mmmmm, that sounds tasty, now my stomach is really growling. I think I have to look for something to eat.

[Bayou Lass]

Saber, your post about driving in the snow cracked me up. Being a southern girl too, I had a similar experience learning to drive in the snow. My ex was transferred from San Mateo, CA to Omaha, Nebraska and what a major transition it was. Arriving in Nebraska on a January morning right into a blizzard. We were stranded in western NE for 2 days. I made the comment then and there that I was NOT going to drive in this S**T! Ex informed me that I would have to and that he was not going to drive me everywhere I wanted to go. We finally make it into Omaha and he pulls into a car dealership (we drove my vehicle from CA). I asked him what was he doing and he informed me that he had left his car that for service before coming back to CA to move us. I immediately said "how are we going to get both cars home?" I was informed that I was going to drive mine and he would drive his. Talk about having an anxiety attack right then and there. Well, I drove my son and I to the motel.....at about 10 mph....I was not going to go any faster than that. Talk about irrate people behind me. I learned very quickly how to get around in the snow and was pretty proud of myself. We finally got moved in to our new home and the first time I drove my son to school it was snowing again and yep, like you we lived on a steep hill. I started sliding and was trying to get the car on to an open field and here comes a 4-wheel drive huge truck coming right at me. Yep, wrecked that Lincoln that I was driving 'cause that idiot plowed right into me. That was my first and only wreck driving in the snow but I still would rather drive up there in the snow that in Dallas when an ice storm hits.......and that's another story!:INhouseReading04:

[bambam]

umm... could someone please direct me to the misbehaver's area....??? :blondblush113268230




i mean... it's not like i wanna hang out with em or anything.... i just wanna go set em straight.....:flirt99:

[Louise]

Mmmmm, that sounds tasty, now my stomach is really growling. I think I have to look for something to eat.
Mine is too now. :serious:

[Bayou Lass]

umm... could someone please direct me to the misbehaver's area....??? :blondblush113268230




i mean... it's not like i wanna hang out with em or anything.... i just wanna go set em straight.....:flirt99:


Hi Bam....are you sure you want to go there?:girl_haha:

[Orchid Corsage]

When are you leaving Orchid? I would like to call my sister or brother in Florida and ask if they would like house guests!!! I know they would say yes, but I have all my kids here. I think we were 5 degrees this morning, it's suppose to warm up to a whooping 20, that's when the snow will start. We had a beautiful weekend and it was warm enought to melt most of the snow that we had. BTW, have a great trip, I know you're all excited.

doj, we leave on Saturday! I'm really anxious to get there it seems like forever since I saw our daughters and grandbabies. They cleaned our place and took the hurricane shutters down too. I guess it was about time :grin: They even decorated our place with all the decorations they didn't want anymore, so I am axious to see what they did.

Boy our weather is nuts too. The snow had melted and now there is more, we seem to be on the edge of the bad current that is coming across the counrty. Owell, great excuse for not going out! :yes2:

Thanks for wishing us a great trip, hope the airlines are on schedule and we don't need any deicing, that would scare me. :45024:

[bambam]

Hi Bam....are you sure you want to go there?:girl_haha:

hmm... perhaps you know something that i don't know...:serious:


:shrug1:

[Roenick]

It's Sugar. :yes2:


IT IS CASSIE

Don't think you can slip name changes by me.





How's that snow treatin' ya? Roe was crackin' me up yesterday. Snow day. PFFFFT!!!



Pfft!
I'm off today too.



Dad will be calling to get instructions on how to do my job in about an hour. And then when I do go into work I'll have to fix everything he screwed up

[Grins]

umm... could someone please direct me to the misbehaver's area....??? :blondblush113268230




i mean... it's not like i wanna hang out with em or anything.... i just wanna go set em straight.....:flirt99:
http://helpfindthemissing.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=187&pictureid=1703

"Do you misbehave?"

"I always fall asleep putting on my socks."

[Kami]

IT IS CASSIE

Don't think you can slip name changes by me.









Pfft!
I'm off today too.



Dad will be calling to get instructions on how to do my job in about an hour. And then when I do go into work I'll have to fix everything he screwed up

See it doesn't pay off to stay home sometimes!! :girl_haha:

I'm just laughin' cause snow would be noooooo excuse to stay home here. It would have to be well over 2 feet for a State emergency. And even then some employers expect you to come in when the roads get cleared.

[Claudia]

See it doesn't pay off to stay home sometimes!! :girl_haha:

I'm just laughin' cause snow would be noooooo excuse to stay home here. It would have to be well over 2 feet for a State emergency. And even then some employers expect you to come in when the roads get cleared.

Not here... if we get an inch, the entire town comes to a screeching halt.

[dojewo]

doj, we leave on Saturday! I'm really anxious to get there it seems like forever since I saw our daughters and grandbabies. They cleaned our place and took the hurricane shutters down too. I guess it was about time :grin: They even decorated our place with all the decorations they didn't want anymore, so I am axious to see what they did.

Boy our weather is nuts too. The snow had melted and now there is more, we seem to be on the edge of the bad current that is coming across the counrty. Owell, great excuse for not going out! :yes2:

Thanks for wishing us a great trip, hope the airlines are on schedule and we don't need any deicing, that would scare me. :45024:
Orchid that was really nice of the kids to clean and decorate for you, I'm sure they are excited that you will be there. I'm hoping the trip is a safe one!

[packy]

WAIT!!! She forgot the most important thing!!!!



http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q196/quick_sk8/Pizza2.jpg




:howdy:

Hits the spot big time. And adding Dojewo's anchovies and I'm so good to go. Thanks, guys.

[Kami]

Not here... if we get an inch, the entire town comes to a screeching halt.

LOL....that's so funny. :girl_haha:

[Kami]

Hits the spot big time. And adding Dojewo's anchovies and I'm so good to go. Thanks, guys.

Okay, Packy is takin' care of. :girl_haha:

[Faith]

I want to share with everyone that has children. I was looking at JCPenney last night and found amazing deals.

Free shipping on orders @25 or more and guaranteed delivery if you order by the 18th.

The Free Shipping code is 46GIFT

Go to toys and click Santa's toy shop- 40 to 75% off.
http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X5.aspx...&CmCatId=52440 (http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X5.aspx?deptid=52440&pcatid=52481&catid=67029&cattyp=NRC&dep=Toys&pcat=view+all+sales&cat=Save+40-75%25&refpagename=X2%252Easpx&refdeptid=52440&refcatid=52440&cmAMS_T=X2&cmAMS_C=C1&CmCatId=52440)

AMAZING DEALS-- I promise-- please share with everyone that has kids- hurry cause it has to be ordered by the 18th.


Also, there are other categories you can click-- just click away and see the deals...



I ordered this for TJ :grin:

http://zoom.jcpenney.com/is/image/0900631b8153e80fM.tif?wid=180&hei=180&op_usm=1.5,.8,0,0&resmode=sharp&icc=A98 (http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=52440&CatID=52443&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1497b70&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=52440%7c52441&Fltr=&Srt=&QL=F&IND=1&CmCatId=52440%7C52441%7C52443)
Indian Motorcycle (http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=52440&CatID=52443&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1497b70&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=52440%7c52441&Fltr=&Srt=&QL=F&IND=1&CmCatId=52440%7C52441%7C52443)
Orig. $129.99 (http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=52440&CatID=52443&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1497b70&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=52440%7c52441&Fltr=&Srt=&QL=F&IND=1&CmCatId=52440%7C52441%7C52443)
Now- 49.99

[Claudia]

I want to share with everyone that has children. I was looking at JCPenney last night and found amazing deals.

Free shipping on orders @25 or more and guaranteed delivery if you order by the 18th.

The Free Shipping code is 46GIFT

Go to toys and click Santa's toy shop- 40 to 75% off.
http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X5.aspx...&CmCatId=52440 (http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X5.aspx?deptid=52440&pcatid=52481&catid=67029&cattyp=NRC&dep=Toys&pcat=view+all+sales&cat=Save+40-75%25&refpagename=X2%252Easpx&refdeptid=52440&refcatid=52440&cmAMS_T=X2&cmAMS_C=C1&CmCatId=52440)

AMAZING DEALS-- I promise-- please share with everyone that has kids- hurry cause it has to be ordered by the 18th.


Also, there are other categories you can click-- just click away and see the deals...



I ordered this for TJ :grin:

http://zoom.jcpenney.com/is/image/0900631b8153e80fM.tif?wid=180&hei=180&op_usm=1.5,.8,0,0&resmode=sharp&icc=A98 (http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=52440&CatID=52443&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1497b70&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=52440%7c52441&Fltr=&Srt=&QL=F&IND=1&CmCatId=52440%7C52441%7C52443)
Indian Motorcycle (http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=52440&CatID=52443&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1497b70&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=52440%7c52441&Fltr=&Srt=&QL=F&IND=1&CmCatId=52440%7C52441%7C52443)
Orig. $129.99 (http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=52440&CatID=52443&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1497b70&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=52440%7c52441&Fltr=&Srt=&QL=F&IND=1&CmCatId=52440%7C52441%7C52443)
Now- 49.99

TJ will LOVE that!!! Make sure you get a pic of him on it & post it for us!!!

[Roenick]

Not here... if we get an inch, the entire town comes to a screeching halt.


Pretty much here too. But every fall when it starts to rain again traffic goes crazy too... and I don't understand it at all since we should be use to the rain.:serious:


If I could leave my neighborhood safely, I would go in since those roads are clear or have been de-iced.

[Claudia]

Pretty much here too. But every fall when it starts to rain again traffic goes crazy too... and I don't understand it at all since we should be use to the rain.:serious:


If I could leave my neighborhood safely, I would go in since those roads are clear or have been de-iced.

I don't dare go into the grocery store if there is a threat of bad weather... hurricane, snow, whatever. It is like a madhouse! The shelves are literally picked clean. Like these people think they won't get out again for a year or something!!! Do they do that there, too?

[Claudia]

Tee just said the pup was going to end up with a split personality from having so many names.


Maybe I should call her Sybil. :g:

[Roenick]

Yep. We were gonna stop at the store on the way home Saturday night but just the parking lot alone was getting me irritated by stupid people so I said screw it we don't need food! I rarely believe the weathermen anyway and didn't figure it would be as bad as they said it would be.

We had to order online last night so they'll deliver since we can't get out (we saw them up here yesterday so their trucks can make the hill).

[Louise]

Tee just said the pup was going to end up with a split personality from having so many names.


Maybe I should call her Sybil. :g:


If the name fits... :biggrin:

[Claudia]

Yep. We were gonna stop at the store on the way home Saturday night but just the parking lot alone was getting me irritated by stupid people so I said screw it we don't need food! I rarely believe the weathermen anyway and didn't figure it would be as bad as they said it would be.

We had to order online last night so they'll deliver since we can't get out (we saw them up here yesterday so their trucks can make the hill).

Groceries delivered?? Wish we had that... I hate going to the grocery store!

[Claudia]

If the name fits... :biggrin:

Sybil is definitely going on my list of possibles. :girl_haha:

[Louise]

Sybil is definitely going on my list of possibles. :girl_haha:

:happy0158:

[sky]

Yep. We were gonna stop at the store on the way home Saturday night but just the parking lot alone was getting me irritated by stupid people so I said screw it we don't need food! I rarely believe the weathermen anyway and didn't figure it would be as bad as they said it would be.

We had to order online last night so they'll deliver since we can't get out (we saw them up here yesterday so their trucks can make the hill).

We don't have any grocery stores that deliver..that would be great if we did!

[Louise]

We don't have any grocery stores that deliver..that would be great if we did!

It would make things easier at times for sure. I wish we had it here too.

[Roenick]

Groceries delivered?? Wish we had that... I hate going to the grocery store!


I usually shop Safeway. I think they deliver but went with Albertson's...
I signed up for the savers card so with the savings it equaled out the delivery charge.

I got the last delivery for today!!! Just order before 10p the day you want it all delivered - or you can pick a date later in the week and the time frame.
If you always get the same main things you can save it and have it delivered every week at the same time (you can adjust your orders too).

You can also order online and go pick it up all ready bagged and paid for so you don't have to go in. I;d just save the $5 and go in and shop but if you really hated shopping it would be ok.

[Claudia]

I usually shop Safeway. I think they deliver but went with Albertson's...
I signed up for the savers card so with the savings it equaled out the delivery charge.

I got the last delivery for today!!! Just order before 10p the day you want it all delivered - or you can pick a date later in the week and the time frame.
If you always get the same main things you can save it and have it delivered every week at the same time (you can adjust your orders too).

You can also order online and go pick it up all ready bagged and paid for so you don't have to go in. I;d just save the $5 and go in and shop but if you really hated shopping it would be ok.

How cool! I want that!!! :zm1:

[sky]

It would make things easier at times for sure. I wish we had it here too.

It really would!

But I haven't even figured out how to make our mailcarriers come up this hill half the time....:biggrin:

[Kami]

It really would!

But I haven't even figured out how to make our mailcarriers come up this hill half the time....:biggrin:

They need a 4-wheeler for that hill. :girl_haha:

[sky]

They need a 4-wheeler for that hill. :girl_haha:

True! LOL

When you come and visit me I'll ride down and pick you up! :11_2_104:

[Kami]

True! LOL

When you come and visit me I'll ride down and pick you up! :11_2_104:

You don't know how much I would love to do that!! :friends3: And not just down the hill Chicky....you got fun places to go around your house. I want the grand tour!!!!

[Roenick]

Aren't mailmen suppose to deliver in all types of weather?? Ours didn't come yesterday and he has a new van... trucks were making our road so he could have.

I want my mail!!! (unless it's bills)

[Louise]

Aren't mailmen suppose to deliver in all types of weather?? Ours didn't come yesterday and he has a new van... trucks were making our road so he could have.

I want my mail!!! (unless it's bills)

They are supposed to but it doesn't always happen unfortunately.

Afternoon to you! :smile:

[Itzmee]

good Morning everybody!

I hope everyone is having a good one.

I've been "packing" for our holiday for the past week, and I'm sure I'll still be packing when we get back from holiday too!

[Louise]

Hello Itzmee! :smile:

[Roenick]

They are supposed to but it doesn't always happen unfortunately.

Afternoon to you! :smile:



Hi Wedgie!!! :kissyface4:

[Alibar]

Who was it that had the Ford convertible from the 50s?
Like this or earlier? Later?

http://www.motormint.com/ProductImages/fullsize/53FCON.jpg

Good site for detailed die cast models for gift ideas; prices and sales are good. Often 10 bucks or so=

http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=203


Grins! (Umbrella backwards! :shock: No one can google you now. hehe) That looks so much like our yellow Ford convertible, except I'm not sure about the low chrome above the rear wheels. I know the grill was like that.

[KellyO]

Pretty much here too. But every fall when it starts to rain again traffic goes crazy too... and I don't understand it at all since we should be use to the rain.:serious:


If I could leave my neighborhood safely, I would go in since those roads are clear or have been de-iced.

I told my hubby that you hardly ever get snow storms...and that there's a house for sale near you....and he said "Tell her to get us the info!!!"

[Stacey3772]

hi all! i couldnt find ya! next time leave a crumb trail, please!!
how is everyone on this blustery day??!!

[chefann]

Groceries delivered?? Wish we had that... I hate going to the grocery store!

My sister gets a bunch of stuff delivered from Amazon. Not books - groceries. She has auto-ship set up on things her family uses regularly, and gets a discount because of the auto-ship. Plus, she earns Amazon gift certificates, because she charges it to her Amazon Visa. I don't think they have fresh items (meat, produce, dairy), but it's worth checking out for other staples.

[Roenick]

I told my hubby that you hardly ever get snow storms...and that there's a house for sale near you....and he said "Tell her to get us the info!!!"


YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! :s1gyahoo::s1gyahoo::basic44::s1gyahoo::s1gyahoo:


I will, I will!!!!!!!

[Louise]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! :s1gyahoo::s1gyahoo::basic44::s1gyahoo::s1gyahoo:


I will, I will!!!!!!!

:0t31:

[Claudia]

My sister gets a bunch of stuff delivered from Amazon. Not books - groceries. She has auto-ship set up on things her family uses regularly, and gets a discount because of the auto-ship. Plus, she earns Amazon gift certificates, because she charges it to her Amazon Visa. I don't think they have fresh items (meat, produce, dairy), but it's worth checking out for other staples.

Really? I think I'll check into that. thanks, ann!

[Roenick]

Claud... what grocery stores do you have in your area?? Go online and see if they do it. Ours don't really advertise it.






Kelly... hope you liked the house I sent you! I'll find the number for the really nice one later.

[Claudia]

Claud... what grocery stores do you have in your area?? Go online and see if they do it. Ours don't really advertise it.






Kelly... hope you liked the house I sent you! I'll find the number for the really nice one later.

We have Farm Fresh & Food Lion. Those are the only ones close to me.

[Roenick]

Fresh farm has pick up and delivery in certain areas. Type in your zipcode and see if you have it

[KellyO]

Claud... what grocery stores do you have in your area?? Go online and see if they do it. Ours don't really advertise it.






Kelly... hope you liked the house I sent you! I'll find the number for the really nice one later.

Getting ready to look at it now!

[Claudia]

Fresh farm has pick up and delivery in certain areas. Type in your zipcode and see if you have it

I'll do that! Thanks, Roe!

[KellyO]

Claud... what grocery stores do you have in your area?? Go online and see if they do it. Ours don't really advertise it.






Kelly... hope you liked the house I sent you! I'll find the number for the really nice one later.

Oooh...I'm loving that 3rd one!!! :love0084:

[Roenick]

Then you'll LOVE the modern colonial down the road from me. I bet the inside is even better than the outside!!

[Alibar]

Tee called her PeeWeePinkyGirl this morning. :0t31:

My son named his first Chihuahua boy, PeeWee. I never told him I thought the name was lame. LOL If my son had to be out of town overnight, PeeWee lost his appetite and mostly laid curled up not wanting anything to do with anything until he heard his master returning.

[KellyO]

Then you'll LOVE the modern colonial down the road from me. I bet the inside is even better than the outside!!

Get me the info!

I don't know if we'd actually move, but I told my hubby about how your city shut down because you don't really get snow like that...and he said 'Get the info on the house. Portland is a great city.'

He is HATING the winter right now. If he had a job opportunity anywhere warmer, I think we'd be gone. :67302:

[Louise]

Get me the info!

I don't know if we'd actually move, but I told my hubby about how your city shut down because you don't really get snow like that...and he said 'Get the info on the house. Portland is a great city.'

He is HATING the winter right now. If he had a job opportunity anywhere warmer, I think we'd be gone. :67302:


Move to Australia, it is a lot warmer there in parts of it... :girl_haha:

[Roenick]

Get me the info!

I don't know if we'd actually move, but I told my hubby about how your city shut down because you don't really get snow like that...and he said 'Get the info on the house. Portland is a great city.'
He is HATING the winter right now. If he had a job opportunity anywhere warmer, I think we'd be gone. :67302:



PM me what he does and I'll look for jobs too!!!

You all would love it here!!!! Do you still have those pics I sent you to show him? And the info on the mountain, beach, desert, activities???

[Alibar]

My sister gets a bunch of stuff delivered from Amazon. Not books - groceries. She has auto-ship set up on things her family uses regularly, and gets a discount because of the auto-ship. Plus, she earns Amazon gift certificates, because she charges it to her Amazon Visa. I don't think they have fresh items (meat, produce, dairy), but it's worth checking out for other staples.


I recently ordered a certain type rice cracker from Amazon. Free delivery for over $25. order, so I have enough rice crackers to last indefinitely. :s1gyahoo:

Couple stores used to carry this cracker, but, no longer.

[Claudia]

My son named his first Chihuahua boy, PeeWee. I never told him I thought the name was lame. LOL If my son had to be out of town overnight, PeeWee lost his appetite and mostly laid curled up not wanting anything to do with anything until he heard his master returning.

Yeah, I said no 'small' names, no Mexican names, and no 'black dog' names!

My first Chi was the way your son's was. My mother babysat him for me several times & he wouldn't eat until I picked him back up.

[Louise]

Yeah, I said no 'small' names, no Mexican names, and no 'black dog' names!

My first Chi was the way your son's was. My mother babysat him for me several times & he wouldn't eat until I picked him back up.
It's funny how they get like that at times, my Sandy does it too and then makes up for not eating when she gets home.

[Alibar]

It's funny how they get like that at times, my Sandy does it too and then makes up for not eating when she gets home.


PeeWee's food and water was in my son's room. When I walked down the hall, PeeWee would go into his mean growling machine mode... sitting just in front of me, with his head down and viciously snarling... So afraid I was going to get his food... poor little pooch. :francis:

[Tam5115]

It's freezing here!

[dojewo]

It's freezing here!It took me 45 minutes to drive home from DD's volley ball game. Usually it would only take about 20 minutes. Most people were driving 5 to 10 miles an hour. The snow is still coming down and I haven't seen a salt truck out yet. It's Freezing here too Tam. Don't you just love Wisconsin??????