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Desparate MouseWives

Desperate MouseWives
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HarmyBoard LifeStyles

AKA Lifestyles of the Bitchy Mavens

This is the place where all HarmyBoarders can go to discuss or have fun with life issues ranging from diet to recipies to exercise to household tips to kid problems to love isssues.

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Help a girl out -- Trish, 12:37:54 10/03/18 Wed [2]
Hey guys. Long time no type.
I have a huge favor. Most of you may not know, my daughter is an actress of the struggling kind. LOL
She has entered a competition called 2 minute monologue.
She has gone from a group of 1500, from all over the world,down to 64, 32, 16 and now the elite 8.
She has worked very hard for this.
If you guys could take 2 seconds and vote, that would be amazing.
Here is the link, https://www.facebook.com/groups/409270662609645/permalink/890452554491451/
Not sure I did it right but if you have Facebook just search for 2minaudition.
Look for Eryn Buchanan. Vote UNDER her audition.
It allows 1 vote per 24 hours.
Thanks yall.

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- Done, hope she moves onto the next phase. (NT) -- usmgrad ( Cheryl Buckingham Greer), 18:41:13 10/05/18 Fri
Does anyone ever hear from Judi or Cece? -- jenks, 14:00:44 10/03/16 Mon [2]
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- I see them on Facebook every so often. Cece more than Judi. (NT) -- JJ Ronda, 18:35:30 10/06/16 Thu
Does anyone have special plans for the Summer...trips, camping,etc.? Inquiring minds would love to hear. -- jenks, 06:07:12 06/23/16 Thu [2]
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- My daughter is working on a new series in Dallas and New Mexico. I'll be the busy taxi driver. (NT) -- TF, 16:52:52 06/26/16 Sun
Euro 2016 in France : The Irish supporters sing with the french police -- Laurence, 14:22:07 06/18/16 Sat [2]
https://fr.sports.yahoo.com/news/les-supporters-irlandais-chantent-avec-la-police-125827749.html

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- one more link inside : -- Laurence, 09:43:59 06/21/16 Tue
I couldn't resist, two photos from Chris Kenniston from her trip to Australia. She's been posting photos on her Facebook page but these two were just too beautiful not to share. Hope Chris doesn't mind! -- usmgrad, 07:48:32 03/20/16 Sun [2]

Sydney

Ocean Road in Oz

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- The top one is the view from Taronga Park Zoo. This brings back so many memories from when I was a kid and we used to go and visit my grandparents. (NT) -- Katiegirl, 16:28:29 03/28/16 Mon
Talk about makings friends on the HB, tomorrow Cathy F. and I will behaving lunch for the umpteenth time! We met on the HB in or around 2000 and have now been friends for over 15years. Anyone else that can say the same thing? I bet there are plenty of others here. -- jenks, 07:36:09 01/26/16 Tue [3]
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- same here - this trip to Oz - with Cher :) (NT) -- chris K, 13:19:27 03/20/16 Sun
- Dani_R is my best friend - we live 20 minutes away from each other - met through the HB in 2006 and haven't looked back since! (NT) -- mary48184, 11:41:10 03/22/16 Tue
Well, how did everyone enjoy their holidays? I received a very special package with my two main men...my son and my grandson from So. Carolina!! It was the best present ever!! Additionally, a new microwave from my daughter who knew I was desperate...twas the best! -- jenks, 06:16:17 12/31/15 Thu [2]
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- What a wonderful Christmas. Ours was quiet and then my husband and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary with a trip to Blue Ridge, GA. Nice and quiet in the mountains. Just about ready for the "work" year to begin on Monday. (NT) -- usmgrad, 14:16:30 01/02/16 Sat
Is everyone looking forward to the holiday season or would you rather skip all the hustle and bustle? Just curious... -- jenks, 05:58:09 11/06/15 Fri [4]
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- Can I just skip the cold weather. Like the holidays not the weather. (NT) -- Hope, 14:53:21 11/06/15 Fri
  - Not ready for the holidays at all. Can we skip them and have just the cold weather? Just a little tired of 80+in both temperature and humidity! (NT) -- usmgrad, 20:05:05 11/09/15 Mon
    - If I had my way, we'd skip both!! I really would like to know how many other people feel this way. (NT) -- jenks, 08:58:42 11/15/15 Sun
CB has a new website -- Laurence, 15:37:21 10/21/15 Wed [1]
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With Summer winding down, does anayone have any memories they would like to forget or fondly remember? -- jenks, 06:34:45 09/05/15 Sat [4]
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- Hello Jenks and everyone. :) I unfortunately have more very bad memories than good memories. At a point than I decide before to sleep of what I will dream . These memories eat me inside not only the night but also the day. (NT) -- L, 23:48:12 09/06/15 Sun
- Taking the grandkids to the beach, see the granddaughters ride a horse for the first time. Can't beat it (NT) -- usmgrad, 11:38:18 09/13/15 Sun
- Summer on the doorstep and keeping you guys warm with our stories of the beach and holidays. (NT) -- Katiegirl, 15:52:45 10/04/15 Sun
What's everyone doing for summer fun and activities? Just curious... -- jenks, 07:02:56 07/12/15 Sun [4]
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- Grandkids and baseball. That is in between working and more work (NT) -- usmgrad, 16:42:49 07/13/15 Mon
- Waiting for summer to turn up, in the meantime, I will curl up in front of the fire with my new fur baby and a good book or DVD's of JAG (when I get them back from my best friend). West Wing until then. (NT) -- Katiegirl, 23:28:15 07/14/15 Tue
  - I loved West Wing, I have five seasons on DVD. It was a fast paced great show (NT) -- usmgrad, 19:33:41 07/16/15 Thu
I have found a new "old show" Murdock Mysteries. It's mad in Canada and it's wonderful. It's on Mon. nights on CBC in Canada. Sunday nights here in the US. Please give it a try the cast is amazing. -- Cathy F. I said I would never ship again, but I'm so in love with William and Julia. Jilliam!, 09:10:38 05/29/15 Fri [2]
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- She talked me into it so am taping to see if I like it! All I need is another TV show to keep up with. LOL (NT) -- jenks, 15:39:11 05/29/15 Fri
Jenks and I just had lunch on Wed. This board brought me the best friend I ever had. We had a great time laughing and talking. And Yep We talked about Harm and Mac and this board. I Bless the day I found this board, it kept me going through some rough times! -- Cathy F. waving a Jenks., 09:06:59 05/29/15 Fri [3]
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- YUP!!! The only thing that keeps us from our lunches is a snow storm or unforeseen snag. (NT) -- jenks, 15:37:26 05/29/15 Fri
- heck this is the weekend a bunch of us are together laughing and sharing all the happenings of the last year - 12 gals this weekend -that's a lot of friendship for one board - and long distance participation too - If I can figure it out I'll post a pic later (NT) -- chris k, 06:05:33 06/14/15 Sun
Meeting new JAG friends began a long time ago as yesterday proved. Cathy F. and I became friends on the HB 13 years ago, if we figured it right yesterday. We are STILL having lunch, hopefully once a month, unless the weather interferes. She and I hit it off with our love of the Commander in Season 4 andd remain true friends today. So many good things came ferom this show and a character. Anyone else have a similar result? -- jenks, 07:46:16 04/23/15 Thu [7]
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- oh heavens yes - Mabsie who I met through the boards and jagmeet has my medical power of attorney- and manett is the executor of my will. As a matter of fact we're getting together Wed Night for Pot luck for the 10th Anniversary of the last episode and Viewing - probably sans vuchovick :) - and Cher and I still travel together at least once a year to keep the friendship going - that's what inspired my first Contemporary Romance boook was one of our Hawaii vacations :) (NT) -- chris K, 10:12:30 04/26/15 Sun
  - I should probably have added every summer - June this month for anyone interested - the Tx jagmeet happens - I always see Trish and Tina (code driver) and Shell and Spud and a few non HB tarts - and every other year SaraSue (she's coming this year from Minnesota) and some years Mary of all the numbers :) Dani and Sunny. It's a great way to hang on to old friendships (NT) -- chris k, 10:20:09 05/17/15 Sun
    - of course - Mannet and Jagnik Jen - sigh (NT) -- chris k, 10:20:55 05/17/15 Sun
      - Chris, when in June is the Texas meet? (NT) -- usmgrad, 13:47:55 05/19/15 Tue
- So many fun times with great people on the HB. But the one I have stayed closest to is Dancer. We've only met in person once, as we live on opposite coasts, but we communicate thru Facebook every day. And we share so many other interests outside of JAG; that was just the staying point. Thankful for all the friends I made here! (NT) -- The Chief, 22:37:53 05/02/15 Sat
  - Love Dancer ! - we met at Fanfest and got to spend a day in Carmel - so nice- have to do that again some time before I need a cane :) (NT) -- chris k, 10:17:25 05/17/15 Sun
Anone else ready for Spring? IOt's 25 below zero here in upstate NY today. No more snow on the horizon...yet. HOWEVER, I can officially say I have seen my first robin and heard many of those little tweet, so we have to be close. Now, I'll be looking for the blackbirds. Here's hoping!! -- jenks, 06:25:46 02/24/15 Tue [3]
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- 2 errors in 2 minutes...you know it's cold here. LOL (NT) -- jenks, 06:27:09 02/24/15 Tue
- and that is why I live in Texas now - and had the good sense to be in California when Dallas got six inches of snow last week :) (NT) -- chris k, 21:20:27 03/13/15 Fri
Need some cat advice - -- chris k, 16:26:43 12/15/14 Mon [10]

My daughter brought home a five week old kitten two months ago - Cleopatra is a cute tabby who looks like a leopard.

for the most part she has a sweet disposition though she has strange kitten spurts where she darts back and forth across the room at the speed of a cheetah on amphetamines.

What baffles me is that every so often - like now. she hops onto the foot of my bed, sits down, looks up to the ceiling, head tilted back a bit and meows.

there are no lights up there. no reflections. no moving parts. There is a ceiling fan but it's never on.

What in heaven's name could she be meowing at?

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- Personally, I'd be worried about there being a rat in the attic! (NT) -- JJ Ronda--that could just be her way of asking for attention., 03:28:58 12/16/14 Tue
  - okay- that was NOT what I wanted ot hear - :) (NT) -- Chris k, 12:38:28 12/17/14 Wed
- Maybe she wants you to scratch her head? My cat never meows, sometimes I think she has no voice. But then she me and I know she 's out of food. Cats have a mind of there own, sometimes beyond explanation. But I'd take a cat over a dog any day. (NT) -- usmgrad, 03:37:33 12/17/14 Wed
  - I have both - the german shepherd Gunny- he's mind. The pitbull Boston who technically is my son's and the kitten Cleopatra who belongs to my daughter even though she spends her days with me. She's fairly affectionate for a kitty (NT) -- chris k, 12:40:07 12/17/14 Wed
- Well, I'm a cat and dog person, love them both, and my guess is that the kitten doesn't know what the fan is, so Cleo is trying to figure it out. Turn it on and see what happens. Hope she won't ever be able to jump that high...LOL (NT) -- jenks, 06:39:29 12/19/14 Fri
  - I hadn't thought of that jenks - will have to see what she does - and she's one heck of a jumper but I think I don't have to worry about that one - yet - LOL (NT) -- chris k, 11:39:12 12/28/14 Sun
    - Well, I'm waiting to hear, chris k. (NT) -- jenks, 05:53:55 01/10/15 Sat
      - you know what we think - she's waiting for it to move. I realized last week that my daughter's fan is always on - but not anywhere else in the house- she doesn't meow at the fan in Erica's room - so maybe she's telling us to turn it on ???? (NT) -- chris k, 04:13:49 01/13/15 Tue
        
        Smart cat trying to educate humans in her life, maybe...LOL (NT) -- jenks, 07:30:34 01/13/15 Tue
What do you do with your leftovers? Any great receipes? Or receipes to stay away from? -- usmgrad, 20:03:09 11/27/14 Thu [8]
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- I'm waiting for a recipe from someone on turkey croquettes - they were delicious but I don't dare experiment (NT) -- chris k, 15:54:02 12/01/14 Mon
- I always eat them all as is. So I guess I'm not much help. (NT) -- JJ Ronda, 03:14:01 12/04/14 Thu
  - that's what we did this year also - not enough for anything else (NT) -- usmgrad, 10:56:11 12/04/14 Thu
- apparently you saite onions in butter and add cream. Then roll the turkey and stuffing into a ball with an egg and the sauteed butter and cream make balls from the turkey mixture roll in more egg and breadcrumbs and bake in a preheated pan for 20 minutes at 350 - dip in gravy or cranbury sauce (NT) -- chris k - ran out of leftovers before we got the recipe!, 12:36:21 12/04/14 Thu
  - Sounds good, wish I had more turkey to try it (NT) -- usmgrad, 09:11:13 12/05/14 Fri
    - so do I - and I'm hoping everyone noticed it's sautee - not saite- sigh (NT) -- chris k, 18:08:58 12/07/14 Sun
      - you saute : in french : tu sautes ( singular ) vous sautez ( singular + plural ) depends to whom you address to (NT) -- Laurence, 03:30:13 12/08/14 Mon
Question: What happended to Treasure Seekers? I haven't gone back through messages, and guessing that whatever occured, occured while I was on the grand tour last month..... -- carramor, 17:50:54 11/16/14 Sun [1]
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Funny thing this afternoon -- Laurence, 10:15:51 10/28/14 Tue [2]
Was looking the shoes in the windows of the only and well known footwear specialist in my town, when suddenly, I saw a pigeon who made his entry in the shop, to do a tour in it. Anybody having seen the pigeon so, I went in the shop to tell to the first salewoman I found, than there was a pigeon in their shop. Even thought than the salewomen know me and my family since years she looked me like I was crazy, but few seconds later, another salewoman, said ' she's right, I also saw him, but I thought I had visions '
So then came the search party, but I only participed to it not even for 2 minutes, because my father, who was with me, doing shopping with me for a special event,wanted me at home, even thought, I'm a big girl. So I don't know how things turned out, but I'm sure they'll tell me as soon as they'll see me. ;)

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- Maybe the pigeon needed a new pair of shoes! Funny story, let us know how it turned out. (NT) -- usmgrad, 18:57:55 10/29/14 Wed
Am glad to report that a wonderful time was had by all on my recent 12-day motorcoach tour of the New England states and Nova Scotia. Lots of history and beautiful sights. Only down part for me was realizing I left my new camera at home! Now, all I have to do, is figure out how to get the pics from my I-phone to the desktop! Just cannot forgive myself over this one! Did purchase a number of post cards. lol -- carramor, 20:38:08 10/17/14 Fri [7]
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- Carramor - try a program called "Dropbox". It's free, you sign up on your PC, download the app to your phone (and log in), then set it to sync. Whenever you are within range of your home wifi, it will sync all your pix to the folder. (NT) -- The Chief, 22:04:25 10/17/14 Fri
- i wonder if it works like an ipad? I just hook the pad up to my computer and save the pics to a file. (NT) -- Chris k, 08:05:26 10/19/14 Sun
- Thanks! I feel inadequate when it comes to this kind of stuff. Will try both ways. Again, thanks a lot. (NT) -- carramor, 16:22:01 10/19/14 Sun
- I'm glad to hear you had a good trip here. I'm a native New Englander (grew up in Vermont, now live in Massachusetts), and while I love visiting other areas, I'm always happy to get home! (NT) -- Deemus, 09:22:54 10/20/14 Mon
- Sounds like a great time! So nice after your move and all to get back to having some fun in life. Balance -- that's what keeps us going! :) (NT) -- mj, 02:54:07 10/24/14 Fri
  - MJ, you are absolutely right! (NT) -- carramor, 15:07:14 10/31/14 Fri
I need some cheer me ups! My son has transferred to work in Hilton Head, South Carolina. He leaves this Sunday to be there by himself until Thanksgiving when he will be back to get his wife and my only grandchild who is 4 years old, and the love of my life. I live in the Adirondacks of NYS so the trip is very long by car and very expensive by plane, plus renting a hotel to stay there. I have little use for the wife so I wouldn't stay with my son whom I love dearly. My heart is broken and I'm devasted. Any words of encouragement or wisdom out there? -- jenks-who feels like she's in mourning, 08:39:01 09/16/14 Tue [11]
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- oh dear - this is a bit of a predicament - is this the only son and only grandson? If it is - I would say screw the wife- put up with her- ignore her- pretend you like her - whatever it takes to be able to spend time with your grandson - eventually he'll be old enough that he can some visit you instead of you visiting them - and in the meantime modern technology like skype makes keeping in touch and seeing them grow so much easier (NT) -- chris k, 20:53:56 09/16/14 Tue
  - Thanks, chris k. I already went out with my son and bought a new laptop to get Skype, but it won't be the samee as being able to hold him, hug him and give all the kisses I usually do. I hate to see him grow up on Skype. (NT) -- jenks, 15:23:41 09/17/14 Wed
- my other suggestion is apply for an airline credit card - they always come with enough miles up front for one ticket - then start using that card for all your expenses- everything you normally pay with cash or check - you'll be amazed how many miles you can accumulate to make traveling more affordable. (NT) -- chris k, 20:56:42 09/16/14 Tue
  - Another friend has suggested that, so we are going to look into it. I really don't want another credit card right now, but I am looking into other ways of transportation. Even the trains are expensive!! (NT) -- jenks, 15:26:59 09/17/14 Wed
    - took me forever to get a friend to get a new mileage card - she just stopped using her other one and uses this one and she's training herself to charge things she used to pay cash for and just use the cash to pay the bill - she got enough mileage rightaway for a trip to the east coast - it's just a matter of juggling but it's great if you plan in advance (NT) -- chris k, 15:31:07 09/17/14 Wed
- I understand, jenks. My grandson is 3 and I keep him on fridays. I love being able to be close as he grows. My other grandchild lives in Ohio- a 20 hour drive and I only get to see her once or twice a year. Boo hoo...but now that she's older she comes and spends a week with us in the summer when she can. It doesn't make up for all the things we miss, but it helps! I hope you figure out a plan that works for you. Hugs (NT) -- manette, 16:16:20 09/20/14 Sat
- Jenks, sorry to hear this. I've read good advices in the answers. I'm with all my heart with you. warmest hugs. (NT) -- Laurence, 05:12:58 09/22/14 Mon
- My only grandson is 3 months old now. He lives in Nashville with my son and daughter in law. We get daily pictures and just had a video of him turning over. Not the same but it helps. We live in PA so it is a ten hour drive yo see him. We make the best and will visit him in a couple of weeks. (NT) -- Martian Barb excited to see baby roman Otto., 20:16:18 09/24/14 Wed
- It is terrible to be away from grandchildren. I live only 100 miles away but being ill and not being physically able to travel or even play made it really hard but it sounds as though youve already established a strong bond (inside)h -- mkim, 21:11:49 09/29/14 Mon
  - A great big THANKS to all of you. I am SO upset over this that I could scream. The DIL is a PITA, knows all, etc. I tolerate her, but that's my limit. I have Ryan, my grandson, until Nov. 25th and then he's gone South. I'll figure something out, but I'll miss holding, hugging and kissing the real little boy. Even now I'm hearing that my son did NOT want to move, but the pressure from my DIL pushing...he just gave in to preserve the peace. (NT) -- jenks, 07:03:51 10/01/14 Wed
Message for Laurence. I'll put my message as a response to this post. -- Cece, 12:42:07 07/30/14 Wed [4]
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- (Inside) -- Cece, 13:00:27 07/30/14 Wed
  - Never was against you. I just wanted informed you abt this FB page. Inside, I'm overlenght. -- Laurence, a pet & animal lover, 09:10:30 07/31/14 Thu
    - I know that Laurence. I wasn't offended by your post at all, and I'm sorry I gave that impression. You couldn't be offensive if you tried! I was offended by the FB page though. Also, I rethought my whole post and decided it was not a good idea to be pushing an actual name brand, particularly as I have not done any research myself. (NT) -- Cece, 09:48:55 07/31/14 Thu
Remind me - who lives in Jacksonville? -- Chris k, 17:51:00 07/18/14 Fri [4]

I am seriously thinking of going to a class on August 9th and wouldn't mind meeting up with whoever lives there

wouldn't mind a few tips either !

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- Ronda does, (aka JAG Junkie/JJ) I'll let her know to stop by here and connect w/ you. (NT) -- The Chief, 21:42:49 07/18/14 Fri
- Me! Me! I live in Jacksonville! I am hosting a church fellowship on Friday night August 8th, but I'm wide open on the 9th. I'd love to get together! Send me an email. (NT) -- JJ Ronda, 21:49:40 07/18/14 Fri
  - LOL - I'll be busy all day on Saturday- but maybe saturday night or sunday- not sure - waiting to hear back from the conference person - nothing yet- running out the door - will email you later ! (NT) -- chris k, 13:06:27 07/19/14 Sat
good grief - we must all have busy summers - :) -- chris k, 08:06:49 07/04/14 Fri [7]

the jagmeet was small but a blast as usual - Harm always makes your heart skip a beat - lol.

Just came back from two weeks in NY - saw Mary of all the numbers and Dani - that was wonderful - even got to sort Mary's bookshelves ! LOL.

and now I'm taking a minute to wish everyone a very happy July 4th and terrific summer !

Does anyone have something special they are looking forward to?

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- Not looking forward but look back - my sister and I just returned from a 10 day British Isle Cruise. We had a great time, from the moment we touched down in London to the moment we got home we didn't stop. Didn't even have time to give MJ a ring and get together (sorry). I appreciate all the advise I received in Februrary when I asked for it. After being gone from work for 14 days I don't think my boss will let me out of her sight for a while. I'll be surviving from holiday to holiday, only 45 work days until Labor Day weekend! (NT) -- usmgrad, glad I went, but glad to be home, 13:56:29 07/04/14 Fri
  - Mom and I did 9 days to Bermuda from NJ - had a blast- loved it and got so much fodder for my current book- LOL (NT) -- chris k, 07:45:47 07/05/14 Sat
  - Wasn't it a wonderful cruise? I loved mine. I'd love to hear about yours since we did the same cruise (NT) -- judi, 08:45:29 07/14/14 Mon
    - really? Of course I play every trivia session imaginable - Love it! - This time RC went out of their way to entertain me - They set the windjammer on fire (okay only one ceiling panel) they did raft rescues in the pool with the nice Aussie personal trainer - they did lifeboat rescues tests and for the first time I watched all the pool activities - from the sexiest man (not) compettiton to the belly flops- All in all I did a great deal of laughing! And had a fabulous lunch in old san juan! (NT) -- chris k, 10:19:12 07/15/14 Tue
- My something 'special': am close to reaching my 7th decade and have bought a condo. Now, this week includes moving my 'stuff' over to the condo and cleaning up the apartment I've been in the last two years. Have been having a lot of fun doing things my way this time -- first time I've been able to do that! Wish me luck and happiness in the new place -- did watch 4th of July fireworks from my 10th floor balcony........ (NT) -- carramor, 15:14:49 07/06/14 Sun
  - woo hoo - super congrats ! - it's fun having a home that's all yours - :) and next year we'll come watch the fireworks at your place ! (NT) -- chris k, 07:50:16 07/07/14 Mon
For anyone hanging around North Texas the weekend of May 16th -- chris k, 14:28:01 05/08/14 Thu [14]

YEP it's JAGMEET time again

some of us from around Texas - and Spud- lol -will be gathering for a weekend of friendship and Harm.

Give a shout if you're going to be in the area and want to join in- :)

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- I will be there in spirit! One day, I will make it in person. (NT) -- Katiegirl, 02:31:05 05/09/14 Fri
- It is exactly 10 years this month that I went to the TX JAGmeet at your house Chris, (the first time you'd hosted the meet up.) Our lovely Lauri, now sadly desceased, and Pretz, flew in from VA and NC, and stayed at judi's for the weekend. That was the first JM for Spud too. (Do you still have the tree house I swept out for you?...LOL.) (NT) -- Cece, 12:55:20 05/09/14 Fri
- I, too, will have to join you in spirit. Am still catching up with everything life is throwing at me: i.e., successful surgery in March to repair the daunting hernia named Myrtle -- although the surgeon called it 'the devil'; trying very hard to survive the worst allergy season in many years; and, even bought a condo. I think I've lost my mind! Hope all ya'll have a great time! (NT) -- carramor, 18:33:54 05/09/14 Fri
- Oh, what I'd give to be there! I'll be thinking about you, all the laughter and the JAG memories you'll hash over. Have a great time! (NT) -- jenks, 05:49:49 05/10/14 Sat
  - Jenks - plan for next year- always the weekend after mother's day- before air fares go up- It's not th big crowds it once was (I had over 30 people at my house that first year) but it's always fun - :) (NT) -- chris k, 16:38:50 05/10/14 Sat
- A Fun Time will be had by all - the crowd has thinned, the party has grown from one day to three- lol We start out with dinner on Friday when folis get into town, all day saturday, and then a farewell Sunday brunch before folks start heading home and a lingering rest of the day fhrough dinner for those who leave on Monday. We moved it three years ago to Mabsie's house - too difficult at my place with two dogs now. (NT) -- chris k, 06:08:12 05/10/14 Sat
- I hate to miss this year, but I'll be in New Orleans at a writers conference. Y'all will probably have more fun is things go true to form! (NT) -- manette, 13:15:45 05/12/14 Mon
- Oh I wish I could join you. Our gatherings were always great fun and I miss you all so much. Every year I keep saying that this is the year I will go back to Dallas and see you again. But it never seems to work out. And I am afraid at some point there won't be a next year. Sigh! Have a wonderful time. (NT) -- Araninda, 23:33:00 05/13/14 Tue
- So bummed to miss this year. I know you will carry on in true blue fashion! Miss my Texas Tarts !! (NT) -- Sunny, 09:01:38 05/18/14 Sun
  - please keep both feet in good shape next year - :) (NT) -- chris k, 09:29:30 05/19/14 Mon
- So, how did it go deep in the heart of Texas? Did you have a lot of fun? It would be great to see a bunch of JAGs again with some hard core fans. The North West Wenches never get together anymore. It's a shame. (NT) -- Cece, who can't believe it's 10 yrs since I went to the Texas JAGmeet., 20:59:18 05/19/14 Mon
- Cece, it's been too long...let's book you now for the next Texas Tarts' Meet - May 2015 in Dallas !~! (NT) -- Sunny, 12:56:07 05/26/14 Mon
  - Have your peeps talk to my peeps.........lol. (NT) -- Cece, 15:32:48 05/27/14 Tue
This is wonderful. Have a look! :) -- mj, 11:33:07 05/08/14 Thu [2]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB3xM93rXbY&sns=em

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- Thank you MJ !! I'm not a mom, but I found the vid very clever !! (NT) -- Laurence, 12:28:44 05/08/14 Thu
Remember when...eventful five years -- Debbie Brady (:-D), 16:08:08 05/04/14 Sun [8]
I don't know if you all remember me but I posted about us moving to AZ back in 2009, well we here in AZ and been living in Winslow for the past 5 years.

It has been very eventful from my 10 year old son getting a hair line fracture of his wrist to him getting on the honor roll for school; My now 13 year old daughter is going to an honor society meeting tomorrow. She was on the honor roll three times this past year. (Makes a good selling point for colleges).

Hubby and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary this year.

Life has been good! :)

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- Glad to hear from you, Debbie! I was wondering how you were doing. You must be very proud of your kids. Great job, young Bradys! (NT) -- Deemus, 17:12:56 05/04/14 Sun
- Welcome back Debbie ! Glad to hear from you. All my congratulations !! :) (NT) -- Laurence, 08:17:23 05/05/14 Mon
- You sound so happy. I'm so glad you are all doing well in AZ. (NT) -- Cece, 08:36:04 05/05/14 Mon
- always love hearing updates on folks- ! - especially the happy ones! (NT) -- chris k, 09:31:54 05/05/14 Mon
- Welcome back, Debbie! (NT) -- manette, 15:22:21 05/05/14 Mon
- So good to hear from you! (NT) -- JJ Ronda, 03:33:32 05/06/14 Tue
- Hope you'll have time to stick around. We've imissed you! (NT) -- Lee, 12:04:45 05/06/14 Tue
just curious -- chris k, 06:11:09 04/15/14 Tue [12]

Who procrastinates like me and who doesn't.

started working on my tax returns Saturday- collection day, Sunday -sort day- Monday input data day. Tuesday mail day.

well - computer froze and crashed after all day of input so I'm back to the beginning of data -

My returns are all self employed income, between hubby and I we do 4 schedule Cs. So I tend to delay getting it done until I have no choice-

who amongst us is an organized soul who filed January 2, LOL and who like me is glad the post office stays open until midnight tonight ?

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- Our post office used to stay open late, with an evening party atmosphere - live music, radio remote broadcast & food - but no longer. Post office now closes at its regular time. They don't even add workers at the service windows today. So long lines of grumbling people. Crazy. We file an extension because my husband's employment is complex plus we have additional investments and a home-based graphic design business. Our daughter just received a refund of over $1,200. We were envious. Good Luck, Chris! (NT) -- Araninda, 09:53:31 04/15/14 Tue
- We turn it all over to our daughter- that accounting degree was good for something. Teehee (NT) -- manette, 13:08:17 04/15/14 Tue
  - next year she can have mine!!! - I had a nightmare this year - massive computer problems - next year I am doing my taxes on March 15th - on several computers- LOL (NT) -- chris k, 18:48:23 04/16/14 Wed
- I used to do them myself, usually a few weeks ahead, but as the returns and schedules got more complicated, I tore out more and more hair. Four years ago, when DH was home and I was still working, I handed him the stuff and sent him over to H & R Block, right around the corner. What a relief! We got it all taken care of in late February. It was well worth the cost! (NT) -- Deemus, 16:41:32 04/16/14 Wed
- Only reason mine got filed early was because of scheduled surger in early March. lol (NT) -- carramor, 18:41:19 04/18/14 Fri
  - hope you're feeling much better! (NT) -- chris k, 11:56:09 04/20/14 Sun
    - Yes, thank you -- the hernia named "Myrtle" is now back inside and (the surgeon told me) won't see the light of day ever again. lol (NT) -- carramor, 18:22:38 04/20/14 Sun
- Here's a good one Got a notice from the IRS - I owe them $59 from my 2005 tax return - Actually $46 from 2005 $13 in interest for 8 years!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- chris k, 10:06:58 04/24/14 Thu
  - You got away cheap on that interest! I thought they couldn't go past 7 yrs old. (NT) -- JJ Ronda, 03:26:52 04/25/14 Fri
    - Well - I'm not going to tell them that- LOL (NT) -- chris k, 06:59:25 04/25/14 Fri
- I'm always a do-it-myself early filer and already have my refund!! Helps to pay a few bills and that's the only reason I do it early. (NT) -- jenks, 06:46:34 04/27/14 Sun
Prayer Request -- Martian Barb, 17:08:19 04/11/14 Fri [6]
I would like everyone to just take a minute yo say a prayer for the 22 students and one security guard from Franklin Regional High School. As many have heard on the national news, these students were stabbed by another student two days ago. As of today, one remains on life support and has had surgery again today. Another three students are ICU at another hospital but are in fair condition. Many more have been released from the hospital. Franklin Regional H.S is about 20 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.

You never think that something like this can happen near you, but it can. While I am about 40 miles north of this school, our high school plays this school in football and basketball. It can effect you anywhere. Please take a minute to thank God that all of these kids WILL recover.

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- Done- but how many generations more before we as a society realize we've got to change more than the locks on the school doors. (NT) -- chris k, 10:55:31 04/12/14 Sat
- I totally agree, Chris. Since last week, there have been so many more reports of students bringing knives to school, just in the Pittsburgh area. Where are the parents.... -- Martian Barb, 14:33:02 04/12/14 Sat
  - What is sad to me is that whole generations of kids are growing up with a fortress mentality, filled with fear, I know there are many theories, and I'm not challenging any of them. I just look back at the freedom I had even in elementary school, to get on public transportation by myself, free to roam the parks, happy at my schools with no interference from parents. Was it idyllic? Of course not. But I never had to worry about drugs, guns, or knives, and I learned independance and the ability to handle problems. (inside) -- Cece, 15:12:47 04/12/14 Sat
  - today's children are being raised in daycare. Most of their parents were raised in daycare. I cringe at the small percent of population who have a fulltime parental upbringing during the early formative years. Of course I cringe at small things like a four year old calling me by my first name. That to me is the first step of no concept of respect for others during those formative years. (NT) -- chris k, 06:49:05 04/13/14 Sun
    - I agree with you. It isn't a small thing to me. Respect is shown in many, symbolic ways, which is why we call our parents Mum and Dad etc., not Edith and Archie. But gosh, even in the work place, every barrier is down. Soon, we'll be calling the President, Barack or Yo Dude! I'm not saying adults have to be cold to children, but as you say, politeness is the first step. As my father used to say, good manners is all about careing for the comfort of others. Respect. (NT) -- Cece, 08:59:05 04/13/14 Sun
one of my husband's clilent's approached us today with a fundraiser for a young man's funeral expenses. We are not in a position to help much but I thought if enough people know and donate even a dollar or two - that can make tremendous strides so I'm mentioning it here. My husband received the phone call this morning and this is the link we were sent - my heart goes out to the family losing their son and not having the funds for his funeral etc. http://www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/funeral-expense-aid/161535 -- chris k, 09:39:44 04/10/14 Thu [1]
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I haven't been around for a little while. Things have been so hectic here. Anyway, my big girl is heading over the Disneyland to dance in two weeks. My goodness, they have been working for this for over a year and they can't wait to go. I'm just sorry that I won't be able to go with her. If you would like to see what it's all about check this link in about 12 hours http://www.ccnonline.co.nz Photo on the front page (not of mine) and then article in the paper/. -- Katiegirl, 04:24:31 04/08/14 Tue [5]
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- oh how fun! (NT) -- chris k, 08:42:29 04/08/14 Tue
- Tell her to try to sleep on that lo-o-o-o-ng flight over here. I hope she has a marvelous time in the U.S. and gets to see some of the sights in the LA area while she's here. I wish I could get to Disneyland to see her perform. :) (NT) -- Lee, 08:27:44 04/09/14 Wed
  - Lee, I have just looked at her itinerary, and she is going to need a holiday when she gets back! They have so much going on I don't know how they will get through it all. (NT) -- Katiegirl, 14:48:33 04/09/14 Wed
- Oh she must be over the top excited! What a wonderful experience this will be for her and her fellow dancers. The thrill of a lifetime. (NT) -- Cece, 10:59:40 04/09/14 Wed
Going to the dentist -- chris k, 08:01:33 03/27/14 Thu [18]

been avoiding this for twenty years- LOL

but when it affects the ability to eat- something's gotta give- :)

Will be taking some pill to make me loopy instaed of novocaine- has anyone else done that?

Just curious- who's a faithful once a year dentist visitor and who avoids them like the bubonic plague?

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- I'm like you, I avoided dentists like the plague until last year when my teeth got so bad. I haven't taken the pill, but I highly recommend the nitrous oxide gas. A couple of deep breaths of the nitrous & you won't care what they do. They call it laughing gas and it does relax you & makes you giddy. My dentist says it's one of the few legal ways to get "high". Some dentists also have hot towels & chairs that massage you while they work. And most either have headphones or you can bring your own to listen to music. Good Luck! (NT) -- Araninda, 09:13:51 03/27/14 Thu
  - I have to find me one of those dentists!! (NT) -- chris k, 19:28:37 03/27/14 Thu
    - Nitrous oxide -- borosangy (Nitrous oxide), 03:49:40 01/27/24 Sat
- Good luck! I hate going to the dentist, but I do--twice a year. I've never had a pill, but I have heard of a thing called oral conscious sedation. Sounds tempting, but so far I've done okay with novocaine. (NT) -- Deemus, 13:12:37 03/27/14 Thu
- well I saw no point to the pill - it was supposed to make me loopy enough not to care what he did and supposedly put people to sleep- Nope- wide awake- not even a little loopy - I thnk it was something like - Halcion? - still was fully aware of when he gave me the hypodermics (which is my problem) and on top of that - I could feel the work he did- so- i have two fixed teeth and hopefully I won't have to go back for 20 more years- :) (NT) -- chris k, 19:27:27 03/27/14 Thu
- I have faithfully gone to the dentist every six months for all my life with a break of 4 yrs when I moved out west. I have all my teeth except the wisdom teeth. I don't like the occasional fillings and crowns etc., but honestl, you can't feel anything. Modern dentists are fabulous, and my teeth arre important to me. I know what one of my friends goes through needing implants etc, so I consider myself lucky. Don't worry Chris. The new dopy stuff will get you through and you won't feel afraid anymore. (NT) -- Cece (bad oral hygeine can lead to serious illnessess so don't delay.), 02:09:11 03/28/14 Fri
  - Whoops, I guess I didn't read your second post. Good for you Chris! You got through it. But you should try the frequnt cleaning. The machines are amazing. I swear it's more painfully gettting a hiar perm! (NT) -- Cece, 02:13:52 03/28/14 Fri
- Also a faithful "every-six-months" dentist-goer. Hubby and kids, too. PLEASE set that 6-month appointment before you walk out of this one. And start flossing if you don't already. You don't have to floss all your teeth, just the ones you want to keep! And think how much better your teeth will look and feel! And MOST denal insurance policies allow TWO FREE CLEANINGS every 12 months. AND you'll get a free toothbrush, too! (NT) -- The Chief, 19:57:40 03/29/14 Sat
  - (that would be *denTal) (NT) -- thechief, 19:58:43 03/29/14 Sat
- I'm another faithful dentist goer...twice a year. My dad was instrumental in this and when he died at almost his 90th birthday, he had had one cavity and one tooth pulled in his entire life. I can't say the same, but I'll avoid all the oral work I can if it's possible. (NT) -- jenks-waving to chris k, 07:52:59 03/30/14 Sun
  - hi jenks!- I had so many cavities as a kid that i have more silver in my mouth than white! - I have all the teeth that will fit in my mouth- :) - we had to pull quite a few when I had braces put on - all I had done was one cavity and repair a cracked tooth (yes there's a reason you don't open stuck nailpolish bottles with your teeth. sigh (NT) -- chris k, 09:01:46 03/30/14 Sun
    - OWWWW!!!! That hurts just thinking about it. (NT) -- Cece, 12:10:33 04/01/14 Tue
- Every 12 months for me. I have been very lucky. I didn't have any filling until my mid thirties and ten years later I haven't had any since. (NT) -- Katiegirl, 19:48:40 04/01/14 Tue
  - good heavens - what do they put in the water down under - LOL (NT) -- chris k, 18:36:28 04/07/14 Mon
    - Um, put Fluoride in it???? Actually I grew up in Australia and the town I lived in did have fluoridated water, but I think I just got genetically lucky. Thankfully so did two of my three kids. (NT) -- Katiegirl, 04:20:07 04/08/14 Tue
- I'm going to the dentist this afternoon. I've the RDV since more 1 month. (NT) -- Laurence," hi everyone ! ", 04:16:01 04/02/14 Wed
  - expensive * appointment * sorry like always (NT) -- Laurence, 13:52:34 04/02/14 Wed
Hi everyone I've been gone for quite a while. It's been a tough 18 months. First my husband lost his job and then my grandniece was diagnoised with brain cancer. She passed away on Valentines Day. She was 23 yrs old. So I haven't been on any site much in the last 18 months. I hope to catch up with everyone. I missed you. -- Cathy F., 17:53:13 03/01/14 Sat [11]
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- WeVe missed you too, Cathy. What a tough time you have had! I am sending prayers your way, and hope that the way gets smoother and easier to travel. Welcome back to our community! (NT) -- Deemus, 04:46:44 03/02/14 Sun
- Wow. Sorry to hear that. Will be praying for you and your family. (NT) -- JJ Ronda, 03:25:28 03/03/14 Mon
- Thank You for your prayers! Shereen creeps in to my thoughts every day and I cry. (NT) -- Cathy F., 07:05:22 03/04/14 Tue
- So sorry for your loss, CathyF. So young :( May she rest in peace. I will pray, too that your husband finds something new and even better. meanwhile, hang in there and stay hopeful. When one door shuts, another one opens and life is so unpredictable. (NT) -- mj, 12:15:00 03/04/14 Tue
- Big hugs to you, Cathy. (NT) -- manette, 13:03:43 03/04/14 Tue
- Cathy what a terrible loss, and such a tregedy. I am so very sorry for you and for your family, in particular your grand daughter's parents. I'm sure you are surrounded by friends and loved ones, and you are giving each other support and comfort. But if you ever need another ear to vent to or just talk, please feel free to email me, or call. (NT) -- Cece, 17:10:40 03/04/14 Tue
  - My email. (NT) -- Cece, 11:24:37 03/05/14 Wed
- As the mother of a 23 year old daughter I feel for your loss. Now we are happy to have you back with us! - (NT) -- chris k, 19:59:52 03/04/14 Tue
- OMG, Kathy, what a horrible tragedy! I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sending you some big hugs. I feel like you're an old friend who I've known for a long time but haven't kept in touch with. I'm glad you're back but I just feel so bad for what you've been through (NT) -- love judi, 08:03:45 03/05/14 Wed
- I'm so sorry to hear this Cathy. Warmest hugs. (NT) -- Laurence, 06:24:33 03/10/14 Mon
Ready or not I'm headed to England! -- usmgrad, 18:12:58 02/01/14 Sat [12]
I will be traveling to England this summer with a two day stay in London (June 11 & 12) and then a 10 day British Isle Cruise on Celebrity Infinity (June 13-23). The cruise includes stops at Le Harve (Paris), St Peter Port, Guernsey; Cork, Ireland; Dunmore East, Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Liverpool, England; Greenock, Scotland; and Holyhead, Wales.
I am looking for dos and don'ts while in London. Places to go and places to avoid. I am traveling with my sister and will be part of a group (130 people) for the cruise however while in London we are on our own.
This will be my first cruise and my first trip outside the USA, if you don't count Tijuana or Vancouver. I must admit when my sister first suggested a sister vacation I was not all that excited, traveling overseas and going on a cruise were not on my to do list. However the closer the date, the more excited I'm getting. Any advise will be greatly appreciated. I have included my email if your advise is too lengthy for the message board.

Thanks in advance for the travel advise and I'll keep you all posted, or at least ask more questions, I still have 4 more months before I go!

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- I'll tell judi about your post usm. She and her sister took a similar trip in May/June, many of the same place, and ending in London for a few days. She had a wonderful time. (I saw the pics and was quite jealous!) I'm sure she'd not mind sharing info.. (NT) -- Cece, 23:41:32 02/01/14 Sat
  - Thanks (NT) -- usmgrad, 05:47:35 02/02/14 Sun
- Great time to be in London, weather-wise, but it'll be packed with tourists. Having said that, it's always busy with tourists. I will email you some of my tips -- I'm not an expert on London, but after living here for almost 8 years, I can tell you some of the places I've been to that have been amazing and what not to bother with :) (NT) -- mj, 06:06:11 02/03/14 Mon
  - Thanks, any help will be appreciated (NT) -- usmgrad, 06:39:42 02/03/14 Mon
- what I did a thousand years ago when I was in london for a day - I took the red double decker tour of the city- they drive past everywhere and for a tip the driver will tell you about each spot- then- pick the ones that interest you most and go back and linger (NT) -- chris k, 07:24:20 02/03/14 Mon
  - and I mean the tour bus that gives you a map - not the regular transportation buses (they're all red double deckers- lol) And if memory serves me correctly - I caught it at picadilly. (NT) -- chris k, 07:25:50 02/03/14 Mon
    - now the importatn question - do you have room in your suitcase? (NT) -- chris k, 07:26:56 02/03/14 Mon
      - Still yet to be determined, might need a new suitcase! (NT) -- usmgrad, 09:47:38 02/03/14 Mon
        
        that would be - room for MEEEEEE - :) (NT) -- chris k, 07:12:51 02/05/14 Wed
        
        If it means another great book then I'll see what I can do (NT) -- usmgrad, 11:57:37 02/05/14 Wed
- usmgrad, I took almost the exact trip with my sister last summer. I'll email you tomorrow and tell you all about it. (NT) -- judi, 23:15:17 02/03/14 Mon

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