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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Monday, July 25, 2005 - 5:27 am
1. My stitches are healing quite nicely. They're still sore, but the cut's closed up pretty well. 2. It's kind of dimpled in though and there's a bruise underneath it so it gets sore. 3. I really, really need to be perfectly fine by Monday for going to Isle Royale! 4. Finished Harry Potter last night- I started a few days ago and took about 3 days to get through the first 8 or so chapters, then over the weekend I settled down and got busy reading. That's all I'm going to say about it here. 5. It was so, so hot yesterday. I'm sure other people were feeling it too- the heat wave looked like it was everywhere. But we did finally get some rain on Saturday- not sure if it was enough to even put a dent in anything the trees outside are starting to wilt. Last summer I think we had ONE day over 86 degrees- this year we've had a bunch over 95! 6. Happy Monday. *YAWN*
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Puppylov3
Member
01-26-2004
| Monday, July 25, 2005 - 6:52 am
1. I"m having a hip day today - sigh. 2. Yes I'm still savoring Harry Potter. 3. I think I caught up on Sleep this weekend. 4. A couple of my kids from VBS who aren't regulars at church showed up Sunday morning for Kids Cove (aka Sunday School)!!!!!! 5. Any advice on how to draw out extremely shy kids is most appreciated ( please post in my folder). One of the vbs kids (and I've got another that pops in from time to time as well) both kids hang at the back of the room during large grou (music/story) but won't leave mom and join the others. Help! Cuz I'd love love love to get these kids plugged in. 6. My boss is back from two weeks of vacation today. 7. Have a great week everyone.
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Serenity
Member
06-28-2005
| Monday, July 25, 2005 - 7:30 am
1. Wargod - Isn't it great being able to decide to go out to movies or lunch on a whim? We love our kids, but it is nice to get a break once in a while. 2. My DH is out right now on a road test to get his motorcycle license. ACK! I enjoy motorcycles and going for a ride every now and again, but I will worry about him when he is out because he'll be riding more frequently. 3. My calf muscles are killing me after Walleyball on Sat. night. I don't usually jump so much. 4. I will be hobbling along the golf course today. Maybe I can convince DH I deserve a golf cart rental. I'll play the "pity" card. 5. I got some new sheets for my bed. They are made from T-shirt material. They are Tommy Hilfiger and were 75% off. Soooo comfy to sleep on. 6. I am now officially addicted to Tim Horton's iced cappuccinos. They are going to put me into bankruptcy. 7. I don't drink regular hot coffee, but I get cravings for ice capps. It is probably all in my head, but I will use it as an excuse. 8. Have a great day everyone. BB is keeping everyone busy - but, truthfully, I am a bit bored by the hamsters this season. Why don't they try harder to solve the clues of the house???
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Monday, July 25, 2005 - 8:55 am
1. It is supposed to be 100 degrees today. And HUMID. 2. You can actually feel the air. It is like walking through cobwebs. 3. I'm going to the pool, definitely. 4. This Sunday I am taking a train to Miami. 5. I'm a little nervous. I'm afraid with my hearing loss that I will miss my stop. They'll call out "MIAMI!" and I will blithely and blissfully keep on reading Harry Potter or something. 6. I know it will be fine, but my mind drawns scenarios like my ending up in Texas. 7. Well, if I do, I'll just have to stop by and see LADYTEX! 8. I love iced coffee. 9. My favorite is the iced Caramel Macchiato from Starbucks.
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Admin
Board Administrator
07-07-2000
| Monday, July 25, 2005 - 9:09 pm
A fact about me? I just built a fence around my back yard. It's not perfect, but I did it. Did y'all know I can build fences? enbwife is very happy, to say the least!

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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 12:50 am
1. Nice fence Admin. I'm more jealous of the color of your grass though, lol. We've had 100+ temps here for the past couple weeks and no ones grass is that color anymore! 2. Serenity it is great sometimes to be able to go and do what we want without the kids. 3. I'm so lucky that my family is all here and most of us have kids around the same age so we can do kid swaps. We got out of doing it for awhile, but we're starting it back up and I'm remembering how much we enjoyed being able to do that. 4. It's not just getting my kids out of the house so we can go out, but it's also nice to have the nieces and nephews spend time with us. I've got an almost two year old niece who gives me the chance to have baby time without having a baby, a just turned 5 year old nephew who's the sweetest little thing and will out of no where tell you how much he loves you, his brother who is the family clown and keeps us laughing, another nephew who's smart as can be, my oldest niece who's just a doll and a total little girl, and the niece in the middle thats just as sweet and quiet as can be. It's so much fun to have all these different, little personalities running around, lol. 5. Tomorrow I'm taking the kids and Caleb's little buddy to the movies. We're going to see Madagascar. When we're done I'm going to take them all to Mcdonald's since it will be around lunch time. 6. Planned our family trip to San Diego for the begining of August. We leave on the 3rd and come home on the 6th. 7. We have plans to go to Sea World and then lots of sight seeing around the city. Even with all that, I think the kids will be most excited about the hotel swimming pool, lol. 8. Now I have to find someone to dog sit my dog. I think I'll ask sis first since I'm watching her kids for a weekend in September, lol. 9. On second thought I may ask Mom to come stay here. I don't like to leave my house that long. 10. Tonight I plan to be in bed before 2am. Haven't done that much lately, lol. I need to start getting back into school routine since the kids only have 3 and a half weeks left of summer vacation!
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 5:23 am
1. Very nice lookin fence (and grass). Our grass is all turning brown and the leaves on the trees are wilted. Maybe not now though. It POURED last night. I couldn't see on the highway to get home- I was going 45 mph and looking right in front of my car to see where the lane was, then glancing up to see the car ahead of me that kept braking at odd, random times. It was more stressful than a blizzard.
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Jeep
Member
10-17-2001
| Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 6:23 am
1. I agree that's a nice fence (you talented guy!) and pretty grass. I'm with everyone else that has brown grass. 100 degrees today again. 2. Yeah for me! I got my new Jeep yesterday and it's slick. Big difference from my 11 year old one.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 7:32 am
1. Great fence! You hire out, Admin? Heh. 2. The Discovery launch is set for about 7 minutes from now. I have such trepidation about it---didn't like hearing it needed repairs a few days ago. Just hope everything goes okay. 3. Just got back from walking Herc at Rockwood Museum--beautiful Greenways trails throughout.
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Sage
Member
07-20-2000
| Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 9:57 am
1. I haven't heard anything about Bob since Sunday when I talked to his ex. His right femure was broken in 2 places, he's in traction, and awaiting surgery. My emotions have been crazy; one minute I want to go be with him, the next minute I think I should just wait til he comes back home to see him. 2. I'm reading The Da Vinci Code right now. It's fascinating. 3. My mom's birthday is this Sunday, and my sisters and I are thinking of celebrating it with a Food Network themed menu. Mom is pretty stuck on that channel these days, and Paula Deen and Emeril are her favorites to watch. 4. I keep having dreams that include my ex, his new wife, and his family. This has been going on for about a year now. In a few of the dreams I feel welcomed by them, but most of them I feel unwelcomed - which is how it really is.
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Sillycalimomma
Member
11-13-2003
| Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 1:22 pm
1. Ive been feeling pretty down lately...probably has something to do with the fact that I give and give and give of myself to everyone I know and I can not remember the last time someone even said thank you. 2. DD had her first tennis lesson today and she absolutely loved it. 3. We have three camping trips planned between now and Labor Day weekend....I think I may cancel our "family" one and just go on the two with our friends 4. All of our friends have moved away and spread out over the years so we really look forward to the summer camping trips with them that we do every year. 5. I need to do at least 4 loads of laundry and I don't want to

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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 3:39 pm
1. I think Silly has become the new Gif Queen! 2. My (central) air conditioner is fixed! For those who don't know, we are renting what has turned out to be the ranch house from He$$. 3. The technician left at 2:45, with cold air coming out of all vents. It is now 6:30 my time and the thermostat has moved from 84 to 78. 4. I am still running the window air conditioner (in this computer room) cuz I require colder air to survive! 5. By morning, the house should be cool. That's good cuz I hear the temp (going up to 92, with rain) is going to feel like 107 tomorrow. Guess who's going nowhere tomorrow? 6. I keep excellent files! I found my Storehouse furniture receipt for free cleaning/replacement (if can't be cleaned) for my sofa, chair and Ottoman. We bought them in 2003 before going to CT and paid for something called Fabricoat--which guarantees the stain will come out to our satisfaction or the furniture will be replaced! Yay! I visited the showroom today just to double check the policy. Yup--I can call their vendor (Guardsman) or go online to arrange a cleaning! Yeah! (The set is a pale yellow and we do have some visible stains at this point--mainly from Herc, but some from Ed, too.)
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 4:53 pm
1. Anyone that can help me - my niece is now working at Hooters in Texas (Sugarland TX) and she would like XS Employee Tanks from other Hooters, in other states etc (they run app $6, if they will sell them to you!) 2. I would like to get in good graces with my nieces. 3. My sil (their mom) told them that I was a "nut case in and out of therapy and drug rehab!" 4. unfortunately that's my sils MO, not mine! 5. I had admired how my brother and his wife have overcome their drug addictions, etc... my sil admitted herself in a rehab center after she had a "nervous breakdown", my brother stood behind her, and took care of the kids... 6. I fell out of grace because of my faith, and not allowing my kids to watch PG13 movies... (insert faint icon here!) and not making it to our grandmother's funeral. 7. I plead shock for that, I had promised my grandma if I couldnt see her when she was alive (I had airline tickets too) I wouldnt see her dead... it didnt work, and I was wrong. Just found out my brother hasnt forgiven me... Families, whatcha gonna do?? send me emails at my angelmum3 addy at yahoo btw if you would be able to help - TIA
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 8:05 pm
1. Reader, all I can think is keep being who you are and keep being there for your family, even if they don’t always show you the same in return – never easy but like you said, what can you do, its family. : 2. so this is a facts post full of random facts from the last few days (weeks) … I got back on real car insurance last week after three years on state insurance – yay 3. had a day long staff retreat today in a colleague’s house – so glad to get out of there at 6 to go to rowing – even if we are 2 hours behind and will finish up on Monday, I was last of the individual talks and they ended with the person before me… shucks I have to wait til Monday. 4. I had parked on the street – at a 2 hour spot but with no meter and no rules about rush hour … so I just took a chance from 9-6 and guess what – NO TICKET! Yay again. 5. going to see Chelsea play DC United tomorrow night at FedEx Field – cant believe I am getting to see Chelsea play in person – and cant believe I gathered a group of 27 people to come that combines people from work and my rowing club – combining worlds just does not happen in my life hehehe. 6. if you don’t see me ever again after Saturday it is because I have an all day soccer tournament (4 games) AND a regatta to race in with my rowing club…. Not even thinking of the day as a whole – just one competition at a time right? 7. I wore my brand new black LiveSTRONG tshirt today to the retreat and rowing – actually was first time I ever wore t-shirt and shorts to “work”. Hehhe those women larges sure aren’t large but it was perfect – just like lance. 8. also got my mom the polka dot king of the mountain jersey – its funny because she wanted it and likes it – I just keep wondering when will she ever actually wear it!!! 8.1 I was very happy (ok THRILLED) that Tiger won the Open two weeks ago .,… nothing like tiger on the SI cover last week and Lance on it this week… 8.2 I cant believe I am passing up a breakfast with Barak Omara tomorrow – maybe I will reconsider and find out where it is. 8.3 A good answer is one that knows when to stop
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 9:11 am
1. Helloooooo.......????? 2. Hmmmm.....that's right! Big Brother has taken the Factoiders to Studio City, California for a few weeks this summer. 3. I think I'm the only one on this side of the board who isn't watching Big Brother this year. 4. Feels kinda lonely..... 5. Egbob and I got back from vacation on Tuesday and we've been unpacking all the stuff we took with us and all the stuff we bought back to our home. 6. I'm going to do an extreme makeover on my small livingroom with all the Montana purchases I made. 7. Yes, it's going to have a rustic, Montana, Lewis & Clark feel to it. A down-to-earth type of feeling.... 8. I even bought some quilting fabric from one of the many Quilt Shops I visited and I'm going to attempt to make a lap throw with the Moose motif fabric I bought! (...don't hold your breath, it'll take me about 2 years to make it...lol!) 9. But for right now, it's back to the office for me....and you know what?...I'm looking forward to tackling whatever is there waiting for me!!
~Have a great day Factoiders~
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 9:31 am
9.1 define "this side of the board" eggie
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 9:47 am
1.posted in road trip thread. 2.I'm happy. 3.I'm leaving tomorrow. 4.Can't wait to get to Toronto. 5I am eating hopefully the last of the hard boiled eggs and cold cuts! 6. Had a 6.5 hour BBQ on Tuesday with a friendly colleague. 7. I think that MMan was jealous...too bad, HE could have asked me to BBQ 8. Today he said that he would NEVER forget me (Actually....who could? I seem to stick in people#s minds!) and that he treasured our friendship. 9. I was the one who used the 'friend' word first. 10. They had ice cream to celebrate me leaving...LOL...it was a farewell party!
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 11:03 am
1. 10 weeks, 4 days......that only leaves 29 weeks, 3 days to go right?
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Sillycalimomma
Member
11-13-2003
| Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 11:12 am
1. Yay escapee!! 2. My next door neighbor who just lost his job and going through a divorce just came over....drunk as a skunk....asking if I would like to come over and "hang out"....uh, "NO!"
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 7:41 pm
2.1 LOL
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 8:19 pm
1. Today Darren got a truck. It's a beat up old truck he wants to use for hauling stuff. 2. This evening he went out to work on it. Dakota was outside playing. I had to run to the store and when I went out the two of them were under the truck and he was teaching her about what he was doing. Hehe, I'm not sure which one of them came out filthier, but they sure had fun. 3. Our heatwave broke somewhat. It was only 103 here today. It's actually nice this evening.
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 10:53 pm
1. Hey Legal, "this side of the board" was typed after only have one sip of coffee...lol! 2. I was referring to those who are not reading or posting in the BB threads/area....like me. 3. Today was my first day back to work and it began with a bomb and ended with a bomb...literally! 4. See my next set of 5 facts for the details...lol!
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 11:07 pm
Edit to above post: Geeze....I think my tongue hangs out of my mouth when I type. Look at my gawd awful grammar...instead of "have" I should have typed "after having"..etc...ugh!! 1. I arrived to work around 10am and as I tried to enter the drive into our medical center, I noticed police cars, firetrucks and lots of our security guys. 2. They wouldn't let me turn into the drive and when I asked what was going on, they told me to drive around to the front of our medical center and park wherever I could. They wouldn't tell me what the was going on. 3. Turns out that a "suspicious package" was left nearby and the bomb squad had been called out. Their little robotic guy picked it up and put it into the detonation drum. Kaa-BOOM!! 4. Needless to say, I didn't arrive into my office until the all clear was called about an hour later because the "suspicious package" was located near my office building. 5. Then at the close of the day, our office assistant dropped a bomb on us and gave her 2 week notice. Awww yes, it was a memorable day to return to work after being away for close to 3 weeks...lol!
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Friday, July 29, 2005 - 3:40 am
1. Good morning 2. I have not posted facts in a while 3. Barn is coming along 4. Enjoying pool 5. I am thinking of doing an update on my life sometime in my folder with pictures etc. 6. Of course I will have to see when I can get time to do this.
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Puppylov3
Member
01-26-2004
| Friday, July 29, 2005 - 5:15 am
1. tgif!! 2. I watch bb but don't read the bb threads - I guess that makes me a denizien of 'this side of the board' 3. We've had gorgeous weather over the last few days. Nice break from the heat. 4. Did I mention - TGIF?? 5. I had to intervene between Wendy and a wasp the other night. I watched her swat the thing out of the air and try to get it on the ground. It got away. I killed it with a fly swatter. 6. I have peeled bark laying all over my yard thanks to my Sycamore trees. Which means I need to get outside and rake the stuff up. 7. Yup - I'm gonna say it again - TGIF!
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