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Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 2:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
We are in the beginnings stages of adoption. We are trying to complete some of the millions of docs and some of the people I have asked for a reference letter are more than happy to do it, but want a sample letter to get them started. Can anyone help? I've tried googling, but haven't come up with anything so far.

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 2:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
http://www.adoptionletter.com/

http://www.adoptioninfosvcs.com/html/testimonials.html

i use www.dogpile.com for my searches. it is better than google as it is a meta search engine that includes google.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 2:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Thanks cnd, but can you guide me a little further with the first site. Maybe my brain is overloaded. I see that site, but I don't see any examples of reference letters. (Maybe I need a nap?)

In the meantime I will check out the second one.

THANKS!!!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 3:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Ack now with the second site, all I can find is reference letters about the agency!

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 3:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
sorry, i didn't wade through the sites. let me look a bit more.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 6:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Jimmer, thanks for the above info on scanners. Are there any specific one(s) you would recommend?

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 6:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Sorry but as I mentioned, I'm not up on the current specific models that are available.

However, in general, it's pretty hard to go wrong with any of the big names (i.e. Epson, HP, Canon or Microtek). Don't pay for features that you don't need. Remember that your scan can't resolve detail that is not in the original.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 7:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Thanks Jimmer. Excuse my rushedness (new word!), I skipped by that part too fast! I put the question in Buyers Banter so maybe I'll get some good reviews there!

Snuffles
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07-17-2005

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 3:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Snuffles a private message Print Post    
I've planned a vacation in Cancun and have never snorkeled, but want to try it.

When snorkeling for the first time, do the venues that offer snorkeling have equipment and is it safe/hygiene-wise? or will i need to buy my own? I won't be snorkeling too often.

suggestions? recommendations?

Zachsmom
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07-13-2000

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 6:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Zachsmom a private message Print Post    
Snuffles, I snorkeled in the Bahamas and used their equipment.

I am still alive and do not have any diseases, so I am sure it's safe.

You could buy your own, but unless you plan on snorkeling a lot after your trip, might be a waste of money.

Penguingirl
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01-26-2006

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 7:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Penguingirl a private message Print Post    
Snuffles, most all tour operators offer equipment with the purchase of the trip, and there are rental places for do-it-on-your-own trips. Another way to go is to purchase your own mask and snorkel, and use their fins. That's mainly to ensure having a proper fitting mask and a self-draining snorkel. It makes the expereince more enjoyable is all. If you choose to use theirs, take some time to make sure your mask is completely sealed. It's frustrating to constantly adjust your mask while in open water.

Recommendation...depending on where you'll be snorkeling, ie, deeper open water or a reef within arms reach, remember to not touch the coral. You can get some pretty hardy cuts, pokes, etc. and they will get infected. I ended up buying some $12 dive gloves...but we snorkel often and it was worth it.

Have fun. Remember to relax. It's one of my favorite things to do on vacation.

Zachsmom
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07-13-2000

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 7:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Zachsmom a private message Print Post    
Don't forget an underwater camera! I bought a disposable one that took really good pictures.

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 7:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
another couple of reasons not to touch the coral is that it destroys it and it is usually against the law.

i don't go often but i purchased my own mask since i have such a big head and it is hard to fit me without the mask leaking.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 9:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
New question:

For a party that about 60 people will be at, what are some side items to go with the pizza (which will be the "main" dish)? Something that I might get in bulk and that people like.

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 9:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
salad
corn on the cob (really, it's good with pizza)

that's all i can think of right now.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 10:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Shucking corn for 60 people is not my idea of fun.

Penguingirl
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01-26-2006

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 11:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Penguingirl a private message Print Post    
watermelon or mixed fruit
Caeser salads from Costco
chips
veggies or just baby carrots

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 3:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I like Penguingirls suggestion.
are you going to have any dips or munchies?

Snuffles
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07-17-2005

Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 1:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Snuffles a private message Print Post    
Thank you for the information Zachsmom, Penguingirl and Cndeariso, I appreciate the information (and this forum).

Whoami
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08-03-2001

Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 2:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
I have a question for all you Canadians....

A person on the figure skating board I frequent says she's in a debate with her BF over what you call a loaf of bread that has been sliced. He referred to it as "toast bread." She told him its just "sliced bread." She asked for input from the folks on her board.

His explanation is that any bread can be sliced, but only some bread is sliced so you can put it in a toaster. He says he used this term all his life, and that anywhere he went and asked for "toast bread" they knew what he was talking about.

He is from Toronto, and he isn't satisfied with the responses from the folks on that board cause he says they all "from Honky-Tonk USA" and wants to hear from fellow Canadians, particularly those from Ontario. \clipart(smile)

So, since we have such a strong Canadian contingent here, I figured I'd come to the experts. Follow the conversation HERE if you want to.

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 2:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Well, I've lived coast to coast, including Ontario and have heard both terms, but we tend to use "sliced bread".

Jan
Moderator

08-01-2000

Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 4:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jan a private message Print Post    
I have only ever lived in Ontario and I have never heard it called "toast bread". We've always just called it sliced bread ( well really we only ever referred to it as bread since all bread we ever had was sliced as a matter of course )

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 6:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I've never heard of toast bread either? We sometimes call it sandwich bread.

We never eat plain white bread. My Dad was a top baker and he intensely disliked the plain white stuff that they sell.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 8:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
I have lived all over the United States and have never heard the term "toast bread." My mother was Australian. She did not use that term.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 9:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Born in Montreal and live in Toronto, and I'm familiar with the term toast bread. It's that mushy white stuff that is used for lunch sandwiches, and yes, toast. When I think of sliced bread I think more of rye bread that's been sliced at the bakery, etc.