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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Friday, March 11, 2005 - 7:52 am
1. Happy 45, Sage! 2. Happy Report Card Day, proud momma Wargod! 3. Poor little Melodie! Hope she's feeling up to her usual antics soon, and back at Grandma Jackie's. 4. First this this AM I got called for an interview for the job I applied for 2 weeks ago. Yay! It'll be on Monday afternoon. 5. I hope I'm feeling way better by then and not still sounding like a wheezing bass froggie voice. Lots of Lemon Zinger tea with lemon on this weekend's menu for me. 6. The meeting at my Mom's apt building yesterday included the police detectives, who let us know they do have some leads, DNA, some sort of high tech fingerprint info, security camera pics, etc. They have assigned an officer to patrol the building until the new door locks are completely installed over the next 2 weeks and the other security measures are completed (additional cameras, etc.) Everyone's feeling a little bit safer. 7. TGIF everyone! 8. OMP beat me to seven while the board was in maintenence mode...
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, March 11, 2005 - 9:13 am
1. BR, I'm so glad they have more security. How scary that was! 2. Last night hubby found out he got a promotion at work! Its not much...$1.50 an hour more and bigger bonuses....but every little bit helps! 3. So he took today off so we have 3 whole days to spend together. Yippee! 4. I just thouroughly enjoyed watching Barry Manilow on Ellen. I wuv Bawwy. And I love Ellen. 5. I just took a shower and washed and rolled my hair. Hubby is taking me out to dinner tonight. 6. Right now he is sleeping. I think I got all the sleep I'm going to. 7. I slept from 11PM to 1:30AM and then from 5AM to 8AM. My sleep is all messed up. 8. My best friend, Chris just got a job! Yippee! He's been looking for a long time. He goes off to Albany for 2 weeks training. I'm going to miss him terribly. 9. He gives me a reason to get up and get dressed AND he helps me clean the house! What a guy!
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Friday, March 11, 2005 - 9:24 am
1. My grandson Jake is 13. I love him dearly. 2. He likes to watch TAR, Survivor and Fear Factor, and would love to do a reality show with his mom. 3. When he learned about the upcoming Family TAR, he wanted to go. But when his mom pointed out that his sisters wouldn't be old enough and that left only two people. He suggested Aunt Rach and Grandma!!! 4. I love ya, Jake, but this running around the whole dang world thing ain't gonna happen....try grandpa, he is more likely to go to places that are high...and besides he can drive a stick shift. 5. Last night when I called his mom, she asked if I would like to talk to Jake. He wanted to tell me something...and then he ended with "I love you Grandma". 6. I don't think this is something 13 year old boys usually do. I was very touched. 7. Not too long ago I got an offline message from Jake...It said "What do you get when you cross an American Idol star with a pain in the side? Clay Achin. The boy cracks me up! 8. I don't post here often, but I read everyday! 9. Happy Birthday Sage! 10. AWK! Somebody beat me to 9...so now I have to do ten! Ummm...let me see...I love that winter is almost over!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Friday, March 11, 2005 - 10:25 am
1. Ebay is my friend, sometimes too good of a friend, but they have everything I need and more. Yes I'm addicted to Ebay.
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Max
Member
08-12-2000
| Friday, March 11, 2005 - 10:34 am
1. I know well the hazards of an Ebay addiction. 2. It's a gorgeous day and I'm stuck inside transcribing 6 hours of a business conference. 
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Friday, March 11, 2005 - 11:29 am
1. I love ebay. I buy in spurts, then realize I am addicted, and stop going for a while. I buy lots of Eeyore stuff online. Did I mention, I LOVE ebay? I was talking to a guy a couple of weeks ago on the bus, and he said ebay was a good place to buy gift certificates. LOL, he also paid 50 dollars for 100 stamped Subway cards. hahahaha. Footlongs for 50 cents sound good to me! How do they FIND this stuff on there!!! 2. My wisdom tooth is EVIL. It is coming in so fast. As I've stated in the Right Now area, there is a dental convention in town right now, and with 9,000 dentists at the convention, not many are in their office. I keep getting answering machines. I cannot close my jaw, eat food, or swallow saliva. It all hurts. I'm taking pain killers while I still hunt for an open dentist. I have a feeling that any open dentist will have their hands full and won't even be able to see me. Wah!! 3. I served a table of dentists last night who were very nice, and liked me enough to help, but their practice isn't here in Vancouver. hahahaha. They tipped me well and wished me luck finding someone. Oh the irony!!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Friday, March 11, 2005 - 1:08 pm
1. Mom called earlier this morning. She was telling me she'd been spending this week doing some gardening in the yard. Two days ago she dug up a buried baby doll. I immediately told her I didn't do it, LOL. 2. She describes this poor doll to me and says it's scary looking. I think, well now you know why it was buried! She cleaned it up, sanded it down and put new hair on it, painted a face on it and dressed it, and says it's still scary looking. She's thinking of bringing it over for me. Told her to go ahead, I plan to be doing some gardening this weekend. 3. She wanted to know what else she was going to find out there, lol. I have no clue! When we were kids, sis and I buried everything! Silverware, popped balls, dolls we didn't like. When I called sis cracking up about it she reminded me about the mayonaise jars. Oh yeah, I completely forgot about those! We had a whole little pet cemetary thing going on out there. Hamsters mostly. 4. I've spent the morning remembering how much fun we used to have in the backyard when we were kids and how odd we were, lol. We had an atari, but we didn't have computers and most of our toys didn't run on batteries, but we always had something to do.
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Friday, March 11, 2005 - 2:39 pm
1. My cousins and I buried all of our favorite toys one time and made a map to find them again. 2. Our map must have been awful because we never found them again. 3. My mom told me that when she was a kid she buried all the wooden spoons they had because they got spanked with them. 4. I had so much fun at school today. Study hall last hour on a Friday is never very productive, so we had contests. There were feathers- they had to blow on them in the air to see who could keep them up the longest. 5. We had a hold your breath contest too. That kept them quite for a little bit. They had fun.
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Wapland
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, March 11, 2005 - 9:31 pm
1. I had my first shower in my own bathroom tonight 2. I washed my hair in something other than a sink. 3. My days of sponge bathing in the front window are over. 4. I even shaved my legs and only had to use 3 disposable razors. 5. I sang at the top of my lungs. 6. DAMN my taps are some SEXY! Fondly Wappy
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Friday, March 11, 2005 - 10:13 pm
1. I'm glad Wappy finally showered. Canada wasn't wide enough to escape the smell that was wafting from Pembroke. (And I don't think it was "the mill") 2. I went to the dentist, she looked at my tooth for 30 seconds, said "Yep, that's impacted. We'll refer you to a specialist. 300 - 400 per tooth." 3. I then got a panoramic X-ray of my mouth, and ten minutes after arriving, I left the office with 75 dollars less, and an X-ray that scares me. 4. So I call the specialist, they are closed until Monday. 5. I have a prescription for antibiotics, and MORE Tylenol-3's!!! 6. I went to the grocery store and purchased bananas and yogurt, to make thick shakes, seeing as CHEWING (or any jaw movement) is out of the question. While I was there, I decided to make the leap to BROWN BREAD. My first loaf is 12-grain. I also bought old-fashioned oatmeal, as it will be mushy enough to eat while I wait to get these teeth out. 7. I have no clue how to cook oatmeal.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 2:04 am
1. LOL, Kaili it's good to know sis and I weren't really being oddballs, just kids. 2. Wappy, glad to hear about the shower! I'm just curious now about the shaving! What happened to braiding? 3. Eeyores, ouch on the teeth. Both the price and the pain! Mashed potatoes are good to eat also, not much work to them. 4. Today was our big baseball day with the kids. Game at 5:10 for Caleb, practice for Kota at 5. At two different parks, across town from each other. 5. This was Kota's first practice, she had an absolute blast. They did a lot of work on batting and she really loved it. 6. We raced from their to watch the last hour of Caleb's game. He struck out, but had some good plays in the outfield. If they were keeping score, which we really don't do at this point of the season (but do anyways, lol) they'd have won 6-4. Their first game they'd have lost 3-4 if they kept score. 7. Brought the kids home from school at 1 today, sent them outside and made them play for awhile, lol. I love this weather, they were so busy playing they hardly called me mean for making them stay oustide, lol. 8. Caleb just woke up after having a nightmare. Poor kid wasn't really scared, but unsettled. Asked if he could sleep on Kota's floor. He never has nightmares that bug him. Its not unusual for Kota to wake up in tears, scared, or crying a couple nights a week, but we've never had any problems with Caleb.
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 10:07 am
1. It's Saturday. Hi Factoiders!! 2. I'm going into work today but I don't consider what I'll be doing "work". 3. I'm bringing my digi camera in with me and I'm going to walk around the hospital and take pictures of the student volunteers doing some of their volunteering tasks.  4. Dra gave me such a great idea about buring a CD of pictures showing just my students volunteers and then presenting a copy of the CD to them as a thank-you gift from me during National Volunteer Appreciation Week. 5. Most of you guys know me....I love, love, LOVE! to take pictures...LOL! 6. I'm going in tomorrow as well in order to catch the Sunday student volunteers in action. 7. Then all I have to do is bring in my camera next Monday through Friday and take pictures of students on those days. 8. I'm so excited about putting this project together!! Can you tell??!! LOL!! 9. Of course, I'll be coming back here to find Dra, LadyT, Bob, Juju, or anyone! for help in learning how to transfer my pictures onto a CD and then burning them...LOL!! 9.1 War! I bought 6 candybars from some Little Leaguers yesterday!! Gosh, I sure remember those days spent at the Little League. Egbob always was a coach and I was always a team mom. I have mixed feelings about all the crapola and politics of Little League, but what I keep in the forefront is the extreme happiness my two boys got from this experience. They never really understood of all the crapola Egbob and I went through with adults who acted like spoiled children, but they were aware from seeing adults throw hizzy fits like a child. 9.2 Factoiders, have a great Saturday!!
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 10:10 am
9.3. I love reading Eggie's factoids.
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 10:12 am
9.4 I paid $4.00 for a box of Girl Scout Cookies last night. 9.5 When did they become so expensive?
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 10:13 am
9.6 Awww...thank you BR!! And I love, love, LOVE!, reading about your fantastic trips!!
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 11:03 am
1. It is Saturday, over 1 week ago we had the fire, hard to believe 2. First Friday we had the fire 3. Monday, FIL was put on oxygen for Pulminary Fibrosis 4. Tuesday, MIL Brok her wrist and now has a cast 5. Tuesday, transmission went in the van 6. Thursday most of the fire clean up is done at the barn, burial, scrap etc. 7. Friday went to trade show for ideas and to talk to people, just made me more tired 8. Saturday picked up loaner car from tranmission place as we wont get our van back until Tuesday. 9. DD is feeling a bit better, just sort of coughing etc. Not all her usual self yet. 10. I am still very tired, will be going to get a thyroid ultra sound on Monday. 10.1 whew, this has been on H*&^ of a week and I don't wish it on anyone.
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 12:13 pm
1. I am in Munich and I'm tired. I posted in the Road Trips thread!
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Spygirl
Moderator
04-23-2001
| Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 12:26 pm
1. Flyboy is somewhere in Arkansas...driving toward Florida to begin training on Monday. He is so excited and while I'm sad he's gone, I'm excited for him, too. 2. I was gonna go with him and see my brother and SIL in FL at the same time and then fly home, but we reassessed finances and Toby's situation and decided it was best we didn't spend the extra money.
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 1:39 pm
1. I'm home instead of at work, again/still. Spent 4 hours in the ER last night for an asthma and bronchitis exacerbation. Still feel awful. 2. I'm laying low today and tomorrow, and trying to let the meds kick in (hurry up!)so I can go to my job interview Monday and try not to look or sound too sick. Ugh, talk about poor timing! 3. I think I've coughed up both my lungs several times...they are around here somewhere...

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Wapland
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 3:15 pm
1. I am fresh! 2. I am having a riot buying do dads for my new bathroom. 3. My mother, the inspector, came by today and I passed, with flying colours I might add. She actually liked the bathroom especially the taps. 4. Skootz, you are a wonder! How fortunate I feel to have met you through this place tvch. The timing of which is part of the miracles that seem to happen around here from time to time. You made it through the week of h*** and I for one am very proud of you. I am so sorry for your losses, but appreciate your willingness to share to remind me about what really matters. 4.1 And in the spirit of these special moments, I found myself smiling reading Spy's post. You know,... one of those quiet knowing smiles, when we see life as one, become a shared life with mutual respect and admiration. How happy I am for you. 4.2 I have never met Spy or Skootz, but here in this place, today, that small "fact" seems quite irrelevant. Ladies, I so appreciate that you can share your moments. (((Skootz))) (((Spy))) and you'll wanna be huggin me because I am sooooooo fresh! Fondly Wappy
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Spygirl
Moderator
04-23-2001
| Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 3:37 pm
4.3 Well, goodness, Wappy...I had just gotten over being sniffly...now I have great big tears! You are so sweet! 
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 4:11 pm
4.3 ditto to what spy said 
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 7:20 pm
1. I'm sooooo tired! 2. I followed the student volunteers and took candid shots as they discharged patients, photocopied, interpreted, picked up medical records from the floors and assorted tasks. 3. I was with them for over 4 hours and I'm just realizing how much walking I did today. 4. I'm telling you, these high school kids are amazing to give of their time to volunteer doing all these tasks! And the best part was how much the staff and patients proclaimed their appreciation. 5. The patients even allowed me to take their picture as the student pushed them in the wheelchairs....they gave me a huge smile and said they were happy to be going home! So cute...and I'm so proud of these kids!!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Sunday, March 13, 2005 - 1:39 am
1. Eggie, I hate the crapola. It doesn't have a place in little league, or at least it shouldn't. The only thing that should be going on is kids and families having fun. 2. Kota had a great first game. First pitch thrown, she hit a double. She was so funny, she dropped the bat, turned to wave at us and then started running. She got to first base, the first base coach waved her on to second and between the two bases she was skipping and jumping up and down yelling at us, lol. When she ran into home, she made sure she slid in, got up and dusted herself off and I guess decided she wasn't dirty enough because she sat back down and scooted around on her bottom til she was! 3. Not only did she play great, but she was the biggest cheerleader out there for both teams! She was so excited to be out there. 4. Eggie, I think you're project sounds great! The fact that you're putting so much thought and consideration into it for them shows they are also really amazing kids and that you're an amazing person for caring so much about them. 5. Ack Spy, I didn't realize Flyboy would be leaving so soon! I'm excited for both of you, and sad too. Hopefully the time will fly by and he'll be home quickly! 6. Ack Br! Sounds like you're doing the right thing taking it easy. Sure hope you're feeling better in time for your interview! 6.1 {{{Skootz}}} Wish you didn't have to go through this past week. Sending a lot of prayers and positive vibes for you and you're family.
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Sunday, March 13, 2005 - 2:14 am
1. its 4:03 am EST and the board is quiet - what a shock. 2. it was a very successful week for me at work, at least in terms of one of our partners winning a major battle in the war against modern day slavery. 3. i joined a gym and on friday went to my first boxing class in 6 years. 4. it was gruelling but not as brutal as the real boxing classes i had 8 years ago. 5. somehow out of all the muscles i expected to be sore today after that initial workout, the only one i really feel is MY FOOT! how did that happen in a boxing class. lol 6. i hope next week doesnt pass as quickly as this week - but that is a wish i have every monday. 7. i am excited to meet with a pro bono director of a firm this week and the dean of a law school in 2 weeks to try to "sell" more of our projects for them to take on. 7.1 its a good and bad thing that i have been able to recruit enough firms and schools to provide pro bono assistance that now i only have 4 open projects left to "sell" out of the over 60 projects we have going on - good because i must be doing something right in my "sales pitch" but bad because what do i do now with all the new people that suddenly want to work with us now and i have no projects to give them!!! 7.2 is there a way to time freeze life so word stops travelling so fast all of a sudden.
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